diff --git "a/TinyStories_951.txt" "b/TinyStories_951.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_951.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Me too, Ben," Lily says. "But we have to wait. We have to save our money. Then we can buy a good bike. A good bike for us." + +They hold hands and walk away from the truck. They still like to observe the truck, but they do not want the cheap bike. They have a dream. A dream of a good bike. A good bike for Lily and Ben. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a pond with fish. Lily has a net. She wants to catch a fish. + +"Can I lend your net?" Sam asks Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. Do not hurt the fish," Lily says. + +Sam takes the net and goes to the pond. He sees a big fish. He tries to catch it with the net. But the fish is too fast. It swims away. + +Sam tries again and again. He gets tired. He gives the net back to Lily. + +"I cannot catch a fish. They are too healthy," Sam says. + +Lily smiles. She says, "That is good. Healthy fish are happy fish. We can watch them and enjoy them. We do not need to catch them." + +Sam nods. He says, "You are right. They are beautiful. Thank you for lending me your net." + +Lily and Sam sit by the pond. They watch the fish. They are happy too. +Tom and Anna were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they hid their toys and snacks. They loved to run to their secret spot and have fun. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He looked sad and lonely. He had no toys and no friends. Tom and Anna felt sorry for him. They decided to share their secret spot with him. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Tom asked the new boy. + +"I'm Sam," the new boy said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Anna asked. + +"Really? Can I?" Sam said. + +"Yes, of course. We have a secret spot under that tree. Come on, let's run!" Tom said. + +Tom, Anna and Sam ran to the secret spot. They showed Sam their toys and snacks. They played games and told stories. Sam smiled and laughed. He was happy. + +They became good friends. They shared their secret spot every day. They learned to be friendly and kind. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then they saw a big leopard. The leopard was hungry and cold. He saw the snowman and thought it was food. He ran to the snowman and bit his nose. The snowman's nose fell off. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They shouted at the leopard. "Go away! That is our snowman! You are mean!" + +The leopard did not listen. He bit the snowman's scarf and hat. He tore them apart. The snowman looked very sad. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They did not want to play anymore. They ran to their house. They told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and gave them hot chocolate. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. The leopard was just looking for food. He did not know it was your snowman. Maybe you can make another one tomorrow." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They drank their hot chocolate and felt a little better. They looked out the window and saw the leopard. He was still hungry and cold. He looked at the snowman and sighed. He wished he had a friend. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a fragile toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, she took her bunny outside to play. + +While they were playing, a strip of pretty colors appeared in the sky. Lily and her bunny looked up and saw a rainbow. They were very happy to see the colors and wanted to find the end of the rainbow. + +Lily and her bunny walked and walked, but they could not find the end of the rainbow. They were tired, so they went back home. Lily was sad that they could not find the end of the rainbow. But when they got home, her mom gave them a big hug and a yummy snack. Lily and her bunny were happy again. They knew that they could always try to find the rainbow another day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a delicate bird named Lily. Lily was very pretty but always had a lot of worry. She was scared to fly high and gain new friends. + +One day, Lily met a big bird named Max. Max said, "Hi, Lily! Don't worry, I can help you gain friends and fly high!" Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Max! Let's fly together!" + +But Max was not a nice bird. He took Lily to the top of a tall tree and left her there. Lily was scared and cried for help. She tried to fly down but fell and got hurt. Max laughed and flew away. Lily learned not to trust everyone who offers help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, her mom told her, "Lily, there is a contest to see who can make the prettiest room. The winner will get a big prize!" + +Lily was very excited. She worked hard to make her room look nice. She put up colorful pictures and fun toys. She even hung up a big, shiny star. When she was done, she felt a little dizzy from all the work. But she was happy with her room. + +The day of the contest came. The judges walked into Lily's room and smiled. They loved her pretty decorations. When they saw the big, shiny star, they clapped their hands. Lily won the contest and got the big prize! She was so proud of her room and shared her prize with her friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He was going to eat a waffle for the first time. His mom made a big, yummy waffle for breakfast. Tim could not wait to take a bite. + +But then, his little sister, Sue, came into the kitchen. She saw the waffle and wanted it too. Sue tried to pinch the waffle from Tim's plate. Tim did not want to share his waffle. + +Mom saw the fight and had an idea. She made another waffle for Sue. Now, both Tim and Sue had their own waffles. They were both very happy and excited to eat. They sat together and enjoyed their yummy waffles. +One day, a boy named Tim found a broken brush in his room. He wanted to fix the brush because it was his favorite. Tim asked his mom for help. "Mom, can you help me fix my brush?" he said. + +His mom looked at the crazy mess of bristles on the brush. "Oh, this brush is very crazy, but I think we can fix it," she said. They worked together to fix the brush. Tim held the brush and his mom used a tool to make the bristles straight again. + +After they fixed the brush, Tim was very happy. He used his fixed brush to comb his hair and make it look nice. His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! Now your hair isn't crazy like the brush was!" Tim thanked his mom for helping him and they both laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to sit in the sun and feel the heat on her soft fur. She would display a big smile when she was warm and happy. + +One day, Kitty saw a little bird playing in the yard. Kitty wanted to play too, so she jumped and ran with the bird. The bird was fast, but Kitty was faster. They played and played until they were both tired. + +After playing, Kitty and the bird sat in the sun together. They felt the heat on their fur and feathers. Kitty displayed a big smile and the bird sang a happy song. They became the best of friends and played in the sun every day. +One day, a little dinosaur was walking in the forest. He saw a big, ugly rock. The dinosaur was not happy. He started to complain. + +"Why is this rock so ugly?" the dinosaur asked his friend, a small bird. The bird looked at the rock and said, "I don't know, but it's just a rock. Let's go play." + +The dinosaur and the bird played all day. They ran and jumped and laughed. They forgot about the ugly rock. The sun was going down, and it was time to go home. + +"Bye, friend!" said the dinosaur to the bird. "Today was fun!" The bird smiled and said, "Yes, it was! See you tomorrow!" And they both went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a big fog in a little town. The fog was so thick that no one could see where they were going. In this town, there was a small, friendly dog named Spot. Spot was a little filthy because he loved to play in the dirt. + +One day, Spot was playing outside when he heard a cry. He went to see who it was. It was a little girl named Sue. Sue was lost in the fog and couldn't find her way home. Spot knew he could help her. + +"Hi Sue, I can help you," said Spot. Sue was happy to have a friend. Spot told Sue to put her hand on his back so they could walk together. They walked through the fog, and soon they found Sue's house. + +"Thank you, Spot!" Sue said with a big smile. Sue's mom was very happy too. She gave Spot a bath to clean his filthy fur. Now, Spot was clean and shiny. They all became good friends and played together on sunny days. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and make new friends. One sunny day, Lily saw a big store with many toys in the window. She wanted to enter the store and look at all the toys. + +Inside the store, Lily saw a beautiful doll with a pretty dress. She picked up the doll and asked the store man, "What is the price of this doll?" The store man said, "The price is five coins, little girl." Lily had only three coins in her pocket. + +Lily felt sad, but she did not give up. She went home and asked her mommy for help. Her mommy said, "Lily, you can do small jobs for our neighbors to earn the two coins you need." Lily was happy and worked hard to earn the coins. + +After a few days, Lily had five coins. She went back to the store, entered with a big smile, and bought the doll. She was so cheerful and proud of herself. Lily played with her new doll all day and knew that hard work could make her dreams come true. +One day, a bunny named Bob liked to hop. He hopped all day long. He hopped here and there. He hopped near a big tree. He saw a gun on the ground. Bob was a foolish bunny. + +Bob picked up the gun. He did not know what it was. He hopped to his friend, a bird named Tim. Bob showed Tim the gun. Tim was scared. "Put it down, Bob!" said Tim. But Bob did not listen. + +Bob played with the gun. He thought it was a toy. He hopped and hopped with it. Then, the gun went off. Bang! Bob fell down. Tim was sad. Bob should have listened to his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy cars. One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play with him. They were very happy to see each other. + +Sam had a new toy car. It was red and shiny. Tim wanted to play with it. He asked Sam, "Can I play with your car?" Sam said, "No, it's mine!" Tim got angry and took the car from Sam's hand. + +Sam started to cry. Tim's mom arrived and saw what happened. She told Tim, "You should share and be nice to your friend." Tim felt bad and gave the car back to Sam. They played together and had fun. + +The moral of the story is to always share and be kind to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her stamps. She had many stamps: a big red stamp, a small blue stamp, and a funny green stamp. Sue liked to mark her papers with her stamps. + +One day, Sue saw a foolish cat playing with her stamps. The cat knocked over her stamps and made a mess. Sue was not happy. She told the cat to stop being foolish and to leave her stamps alone. + +Sue picked up her stamps and put them away. She knew that she had to keep her stamps safe from the foolish cat. Sue learned that it was important to take care of her things. And from that day on, she always put her stamps away when she was done playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty room with a big window. The window had a curtain. Lily liked to admire the curtain because it had many colors. + +One day, it rained outside. Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. They played near the window, and the curtain got wet. "Oh no!" said Lily. "The curtain is wet. What do we do?" + +Tim thought for a moment. "Let's put it in the sun to dry," he said. They took the wet curtain and hung it outside. The sun was warm, and soon the curtain was dry. + +Lily and Tim were happy. They had fixed the problem together. They went back inside to play and admire the pretty, dry curtain. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a long tape. He was very happy. He wanted to play with the tape. He thought about what to do with it. + +Tim had a great idea. He put the tape on the floor to make a path. He walked on the tape path and asked his friend, Liz, to join. They both walked on the tape path and had a lot of fun. They also used the tape to make a race track for their toy cars. + +Tim's dog, Spot, was watching them play. Spot felt jealous because he wanted to play too. Tim saw Spot and said, "Come, Spot! You can play with us!" They put a toy car on Spot's back and he walked on the tape path. Spot was happy to join the fun. Then, they all sat on the floor, tired but happy, after playing all day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to ride his bike. Every day, he would ride up and down his street. The street had thick, green trees on both sides. The trees made a lot of shade, so Tim stayed cool while he rode. + +One day, while Tim was riding his bike, he saw a girl named Sue. Sue was riding a scooter. Tim said, "Hi, Sue! Do you want to ride with me?" Sue said, "Yes, Tim! I like to ride my scooter. Let's ride together." + +So, Tim and Sue rode together on the street. They rode under the thick trees and laughed. They had a lot of fun. After that, Tim and Sue became friends. They rode their bikes and scooters every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a big, ugly bug in her room. Lily was scared but she wanted to be friends with the bug. + +Lily had an idea. She decided to invite the bug to a tea party. She put some powder on the table to make it look pretty. The ugly bug saw the powder and liked it. The bug went to the tea party with Lily. + +At the tea party, Lily and the ugly bug had fun. They laughed and played together. In the end, Lily wasn't scared of the bug anymore, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big event. All the kids and their parents came to have fun. There were games, food, and music for everyone to enjoy. Tim, a little boy, was very excited to be there with his mom and dad. + +Tim saw a game where you could spray water at a target. He wanted to try it. He asked his dad, "Can I play the water game?" His dad said, "Yes, but be careful not to spray anyone else." Tim was so excited that he started to play right away. But, he accidentally sprayed water on another little boy. The little boy started to cry. + +Tim felt very ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to spray you." The little boy stopped crying and said, "It's okay, just be more careful next time." Tim's dad was proud of him for saying sorry. From that day on, Tim learned to be more careful and think before he acted. And everyone had a great time at the event. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max was big and strong. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Max saw a small cat named Luna. Luna was shivering because it was cold outside. + +Max said, "Luna, why are you shivering?" + +Luna answered, "I am cold, Max. I need a warm place to stay." + +Max wanted to help Luna. He thought of a network of tunnels that he had dug. The tunnels were warm and safe. Max took Luna to the tunnels and they both went inside. + +In the tunnels, Luna stopped shivering. She was warm and happy. Max and Luna became good friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. And they always knew they had the warm network of tunnels to keep them safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dependable dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to jog in the woods with his best friend, a little boy named Timmy. They had so much fun playing together. + +One day, while they were jogging, they found a little pine tree. The pine tree said, "Hi, I am Piney. Can you help me? I need water to grow big and strong." Timmy and Buddy were happy to help. They jogged to the river, got some water, and gave it to Piney. + +As the days went by, Timmy and Buddy kept helping Piney. They jogged to the river every day to bring water. Soon, Piney grew into a big, strong tree. Piney said, "Thank you, Timmy and Buddy, for being such good friends." And they all lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is: always be helpful and kind to others, and you will have good friends. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous tree. It was so big that all the kids loved to play around it. One day, a little boy named Tim found a shiny copper coin under the tree. He was very happy. + +Tim showed the coin to his friend, Sue. Sue looked at the coin and said, "I recognize this! This coin is magic. If you make a wish, it will come true. But you can only use it once." Tim thought for a moment and decided to make a wish. + +Tim wished for a big, sweet cake. Suddenly, the cake appeared! The kids were so excited. They started to eat the cake. But they didn't know that the magic coin had a secret. The more they ate, the bigger the cake became. + +The cake grew so big that it covered the entire tree. The kids tried to stop eating, but they couldn't. The cake kept growing and growing until it covered the whole town. + +In the end, the town was buried under the enormous cake, and the kids were very sad. They wished they had never found the magic coin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, friendly computer. The computer liked to say "welcome" when Amy turned it on. Every day, Amy would play games and watch fun videos on her computer. + +One day, Amy found a new game on her computer. The game was about a cute, icy snowman. The snowman lived in a cold and snowy land. He liked to help his friends and give them warm hugs. + +In the game, the snowman said, "Welcome, Amy! Let's play together!" Amy was happy to play with the snowman. They played all day, making snowballs and ice slides. The icy snowman became Amy's best friend in the game. And every time Amy turned on her computer, she couldn't wait to play with her new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a hidden box under his bed. Inside the box, there was a game called chess. Tim did not know how to play chess, so he asked his mom for help. His mom looked at the game and said, "I don't know how to play chess, but let's try to learn together." + +As they started to play, a tiny bug came by and watched them. The bug would blink its eyes every time Tim or his mom moved a piece. Tim saw the bug and said, "Hi, bug! Do you want to play chess with us?" The bug blinked its eyes again and moved closer to the game. + +The bug started to play chess with Tim and his mom. But the bug was very good at the game and won every time. Tim and his mom felt sad because they could not win. The bug just blinked its eyes and flew away, leaving Tim and his mom feeling bad about the game. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate man named Bob. He liked to help people. One day, Bob saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was sad. Her toy was broken. + +Bob said, "I can help you fix your toy, but I need a hammer." Sally went to her dad and asked for a hammer. Her dad gave her a hammer. Sally was happy and gave the hammer to Bob. + +Bob tried to fix the toy with the hammer, but he hit his finger. "Ouch!" Bob cried. He could not fix the toy. Sally was sad, and Bob was hurt. They both learned that sometimes, things can't be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a humble mixer. The mixer lived in a big kitchen with many friends. The mixer's best friend was a spoon. They liked to play together. + +One day, the mixer and the spoon wanted to make a cake. They needed to mix the cake batter. The humble mixer said, "Let me do it! I am good at mixing." But the spoon wanted to help too. The spoon said, "No, I want to mix the cake batter." The mixer said, "Okay, we can both mix the batter." + +They started to mix the cake batter. The mixer was very fast, but the spoon was very slow. The mixer said, "Spoon, you are too slow. Let me mix the batter." But the spoon insisted, "No, I want to help." So they kept mixing the cake batter together. In the end, the cake was very yummy. The mixer and the spoon were both happy that they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to write poems. One day, she wrote a poem about a big, fearful dog. The dog was so big that it made everyone scared. + +Amy wanted to share her poem with her friends, but she was scared too. She did not know if her friends would like her poem. So, she went to her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me?" asked Amy. "I am scared to share my poem with my friends." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, I will support you." Her mom read the poem and smiled. "This is a great poem, Amy. Your friends will love it." + +Amy felt happy and brave. With her mom's support, she shared her fearful dog poem with her friends. They all loved it and clapped for her. Amy was very proud of her poem and her mom's help. From that day on, she was not scared to share her poems anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant red car. The car loved to speed down the road, going very fast. One day, the car met a blue car near a fence. The blue car said, "Let's race to the fence and back!" + +The red car agreed, and they started to race. The red car went very fast, but the blue car was slower. The red car reached the fence first and started to go back. The blue car was sad, but it did not give up. + +As the red car sped back, it hit a big rock and got a flat tire. The blue car kept going, slow and steady. It passed the red car and won the race. The red car learned that going too fast can sometimes lead to problems. The moral of the story is, slow and steady wins the race. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play hockey with his friends. They had a lot of fun playing. The sun was shining, but the wind was bitter. They all wore warm clothes to stay cozy. + +As they played, a new kid named Sam came to watch. Tim's friend, Joe, dared Sam to play too. Sam was scared, but he wanted to try. "I dare you to play with us," said Joe. Sam said, "Okay, I will try." + +Sam played and played. At first, he was not good, but he kept trying. Tim and his friends helped Sam learn how to play better. Soon, Sam was having fun too. They all played together and became good friends. + +The moral of the story is to be brave and try new things, even if they are scary. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to grow plants in her garden. One day, she found a seed and decided to plant it in a pot. She watered it and placed it under the warm sun. + +As the days went by, the seed began to grow into a tiny palm tree. Lily was very happy and talked to her palm tree every day. One day, Lily said, "Hello, little palm tree! You are growing so big and strong!" + +One sunny day, a loud bird came to visit Lily's garden. "Squawk!" said the loud bird. The little palm tree shook its leaves as the bird landed on a branch. Lily laughed and said, "Hello, loud bird! Do you like my little palm tree?" + +The loud bird nodded and squawked happily. From that day on, the bird would visit Lily and her palm tree often. They all became the best of friends, and Lily's garden was filled with love and laughter. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a big, soft wrap that she loved to wear. One day, Lily felt anxious because she could not find her wrap. She looked everywhere and started to cry. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily said, "I can't find my wrap, and I feel cold and scared." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will find it together." + +They searched the house, and finally, they found the wrap under Lily's bed. Lily was so happy that she could not help but blink her eyes in surprise. She put on her wrap and felt warm and safe again. + +Lily's mom said, "Now that we found your wrap, remember to always put it back in its place when you're done using it." Lily nodded her head and promised to be more careful. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to put her things away when she was done with them. And she never felt anxious about her wrap again. The moral of the story is to always keep your things in their place, so you don't feel scared or sad when you can't find them. +One day, a little cat named Tom was troubled. He lost his style. He looked everywhere for it. He looked under his bed, in the toy box, and even behind the big tree in the yard. + +Tom saw his friend, the dog named Max. Tom said, "Max, I lost my style. Can you help me find it?" Max wanted to help his friend. So, they looked together for Tom's style. + +They looked and looked until they found it near the pond. Tom was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Max! Now I can return to being a stylish cat!" Tom and Max played and had fun all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Yesterday, Lily had a boring day because it was raining outside. She wanted to play with her friends, but they all stayed home too. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and said, "Lily, why don't you play with your toys? They can help you not mind the rain." Lily thought about it and decided to give it a try. She took her toy cars, dolls, and blocks and started to play. Soon, she forgot about the rain outside and had lots of fun. + +Later, Lily's dad came home from work. He saw Lily playing happily and asked, "Did you have a good day, Lily?" She smiled and said, "Yes, Daddy! Even though it was boring yesterday, today I didn't mind the rain because I had fun with my toys." Lily's dad hugged her and they all had a nice dinner together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little tree. The little tree had a strong root. One day, the sky turned dark and it began to rain. The little tree was happy because the rain would help it grow. + +A big, impressive tree stood next to the little tree. The big tree said, "Little tree, the rain will help you grow big and strong like me!" The little tree was excited and said, "I can't wait to be big and strong like you!" + +As the rain fell, the little tree grew bigger and bigger. One day, the little tree was as big and impressive as the big tree. The big tree smiled and said, "I knew you could do it!" The little tree was so happy and thanked the big tree for believing in it. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big zipper on the ground. He picked it up and showed his friend, Sue. "Look, I found a zipper!" Tim said. Sue was excited too. They wanted to find out where the zipper came from. + +They saw a race going on nearby. All the kids were running fast. Tim and Sue decided to join the race too. They ran as fast as they could, holding the zipper in their hands. The wind was bitter and cold, but they kept running. + +At the end of the race, they met a girl named Lily. She was looking for her zipper. Tim and Sue gave the zipper back to Lily. She was so happy and said, "Thank you for finding my zipper!" They all became good friends and played together every day. +One day, a little girl named Sue felt anxious. She wanted to bring her toy car to show her friend Tom on Tuesday. Sue was worried that Tom would not like her toy car. She thought about what to do all day. + +On Tuesday, Sue went to Tom's house with her toy car. She said, "Tom, I want to show you my toy car. I hope you like it." Tom looked at the toy car and smiled. He said, "Sue, I like your toy car! It is very nice. Thank you for bringing it." + +But then, Tom's dog came and took the toy car in his mouth. Sue and Tom were scared. They did not want the dog to break the toy car. Sue said, "Please, dog, give back my toy car." The dog looked at Sue and dropped the toy car gently on the ground. Sue and Tom were happy. They played with the toy car together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. He lived near a big river with his family. Ollie loved to play and swim all day long. One day, Ollie saw a helpless baby bird near the water. The baby bird looked scared and could not fly. + +Ollie wanted to help the baby bird, so he went to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a helpless baby bird near the water. Can we help it?" His mom said, "Yes, Ollie. We should help the baby bird. Let's go." + +Ollie and his mom went to the baby bird and helped it get back to its nest. The baby bird's mom was very happy and thanked Ollie and his mom. She said, "Thank you for helping my baby. I was scared that the water would punish my baby by taking it away." Ollie and his mom felt happy that they could help the baby bird. From that day on, Ollie learned that it was good to help others who are helpless. +Once upon a time in a small town, there was a large fireman named Bob. He had a big red truck that he used to put out fires. One day, Bob saw a little girl named Lily crying on the sidewalk. + +Bob asked, "Why are you crying, Lily?" Lily said, "I lost my favorite toy, a matchbox car." Bob wanted to help Lily find her toy. They looked everywhere, under the bushes, behind the trees, and even in the big park. + +Finally, they found the matchbox car near a small pond. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Bob!" The large fireman smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad I could help you find your toy." From that day on, Lily and Bob became very good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mimi. Mimi loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Mimi found a big piece of cheese. It was the most original cheese she had ever seen. It was yellow and smelled very good. + +Mimi wanted to share the cheese with her friends, but she was scared they would take it all. So, she hid the cheese under a tree and went to play with her friends. While they played, Mimi thought about the cheese and couldn't have fun. + +Later, Mimi's friends found the cheese and asked if they could all share it. Mimi felt bad for hiding it and said yes. They all ate the cheese together and had a great time. Mimi learned that sharing with friends is more fun than keeping things to herself. And from that day on, Mimi always shared her things with her friends, and they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a generous boy named Tom. Tom had a friend named Sally. They were pupils in the same school. They liked to play together. + +One day, Tom and Sally found a big tree with many fruits. Sally said, "Let's see if the tree will yield some fruit for us to eat!" Tom climbed the tree and shook it. Lots of fruits fell down for them. + +Tom and Sally ate the fruits. But they didn't know that the fruits were not good. They both felt sick. Tom said, "Oh no, we should not have eaten the fruits!" They went home and told their moms. They were sad that they didn't listen to their moms about not eating unknown fruits. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with a big chimney. Tom loved to jump and play near the chimney all day. + +One day, Tom saw a bird on the chimney. The bird had a shiny toy in its beak. Tom wanted the toy, so he decided to steal it from the bird. He jumped high and grabbed the toy with his paw. + +"Hey!" said the bird. "That's mine! Give it back!" Tom felt bad for stealing the toy. He gave it back to the bird and said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to play with it." The bird smiled and said, "It's okay. We can play together." And from that day on, Tom and the bird played happily near the chimney. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and was very fit. Lily had a best friend named Timmy. They both loved to eat salad. + +One day, while playing, Lily and Timmy found a big bowl of salad. They were very happy. Lily said, "Let's eat this salad together!" Timmy agreed, and they started eating the yummy salad. + +As they ate, it began to rain. The rain made the salad soak in water. Lily and Timmy laughed as they kept eating the wet salad. They were happy to share the salad and play in the rain together. +One day, a little bird was in her nest. She was very happy. The sun was bright and warm. The little bird stared at the sky and sang a pretty song. + +A big cat heard the little bird's song. The cat came near the tree and stared at the nest. The cat said, "I want to be your friend, little bird." The little bird was happy and said, "Okay, let's be friends." + +But the big cat was not a good friend. The cat jumped up and took the little bird away. The nest was empty and sad. The little bird was not happy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He lived in a small house. One day, he felt uncomfortable because his mustache was too big. + +He went to his friend's house and said, "My mustache is too big. Can you help me?" His friend said, "Yes, let's open the scissors and cut it." + +They opened the scissors and cut the mustache. The man felt happy and comfortable. They laughed and played all day. The end. +One day, a bright sun was in the sky. A little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a big bug with many legs. The bug would blink its eyes very fast. Tim thought it was funny. + +Tim said, "Hi, bug! What is your job?" The bug said, "My job is to find food for my family. But I can't find any today." Tim wanted to help the bug. He thought it was a good job to help the bug's family. + +Tim and the bug looked for food together. They found a big apple under a tree. But a mean bird wanted the apple too. The bird said, "This is my apple!" Tim and the bug were sad. They needed the apple for the bug's family. + +Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's share the apple!" The bird thought about it and said, "Okay, we can share." So, Tim, the bug, and the bird all shared the apple. The bug was happy because it could do its job and feed its family. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun in the sky. It was a hot day. A little dog was walking in the park. The dog felt hot and tired. It wanted to find shelter to rest. + +The little dog saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves. The dog walked to the tree and said, "Hello, Tree. Can I rest under you? I want to gain shelter from the hot sun." + +The big tree said, "Yes, little dog. You can rest under me. I will keep you cool." The little dog was happy. It lay down under the tree and took a nap. + +Soon, a small cat came to the tree. The cat was also hot and tired. The cat asked the dog and the tree, "Can I join you? I want to gain shelter too." The dog and the tree said, "Of course, little cat. We can all rest together." + +The dog, the cat, and the tree spent the day together. They were happy and cool under the bright sun. They had gained shelter and new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful land with a big volcano. In this land, there were two animals, a cat and a dog. The cat and the dog did not like each other. They would always fight. + +One day, the cat said to the dog, "I am better than you!" The dog said, "No, I am better!" So, they decided to have a big fight near the volcano to see who was the best. + +They fought and fought near the volcano. But, they did not see that the volcano was angry. The volcano was very hot and it started to shake. The cat and the dog were still fighting when the volcano exploded. The beautiful land was gone, and the cat and the dog were very sad. They learned that fighting was not good. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The ball could bounce very high. One day, the ball met a mechanic. The mechanic was nice and friendly. He had a big smile on his face. + +"Hello, ball! You can bounce so high! That is incredible!" said the mechanic. The ball was happy and proud. It bounced even higher to show the mechanic what it could do. + +The mechanic clapped and laughed. He and the ball played together all day. They had so much fun. The ball and the mechanic became best friends. They loved to bounce and laugh together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, warm kitchen. In the kitchen, there was a dishwasher. The dishwasher liked to march when it was full of dishes. One day, the dishwasher met a friendly spoon. + +"Hi, dishwasher!" said the spoon. "Why do you march?" + +"I march because I want to make the dishes clean and happy," said the dishwasher. + +The spoon liked the dishwasher's answer. They became good friends. The dishwasher and the spoon marched together, making all the dishes in the warm kitchen clean and happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his room. He saw his cat lay on the television. Tim was very surprised. "Why are you on the television?" he asked the cat. The cat did not talk, but it looked embarrassed. + +Tim's mom came into the room. "Oh no, the cat should not be there!" she said. She picked up the cat and put it on the floor. The cat looked even more embarrassed now. Tim laughed and said, "Silly cat, you cannot be on the television!" + +Later, Tim and his mom watched a show on the television. The cat lay on the floor next to them. Tim looked at the cat and smiled. The cat did not go on the television again. They all had a good time together. +Once upon a time, there was a small, fragile bird. The bird lived in a big tree. One day, the bird saw a hole in the ground. The hole went underground. + +The bird went close to the hole and called, "Hello! Is anyone there?" A tiny bug came out and said, "Hi, I am Bug. I live underground. Do you want to come in?" + +The bird was scared but wanted to try. With Bug's help, the bird managed to go underground. They played and had fun. The bird was happy to have a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big, messy mud puddle. Tim jumped into the mud puddle and started to play. He was having so much fun! + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to play too. Sam looked at the messy mud puddle and said, "Wow, that looks fun! Can I play too?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, come play with me!" They played together, making mud pies and splashing in the puddle. + +As they played, Tim stepped on a sharp rock. He felt a big pain in his foot. "Ouch!" he cried. Sam saw Tim was hurt and asked, "What's wrong?" Tim said, "I stepped on a rock and now my foot hurts." Sam helped Tim sit down and hold his foot. + +Sam took Tim to his mom, who cleaned the cut and put a bandage on it. Tim felt better. They went back outside and played some more, but this time they were careful not to step on any more sharp rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his toys and run around in the forest. One day, Benny found a shiny pin on the ground. He picked it up and thought it was pretty, so he put it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Benny saw his friend, a little bunny named Lily. Benny wanted to kiss Lily on the cheek to say hello, but when he went to give her a kiss, the pin fell out of his pocket and pricked Lily's foot. Lily was very sad and had to go home to rest. + +Benny felt very bad that he had hurt his friend. He realized that the pin was not a toy and could hurt someone. He went back to where he found the pin and put it in a safe place where no one could get hurt. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things may seem pretty or interesting, but they can be dangerous. It's important to be careful and make sure that things are safe and available for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily decided to act like a princess and wear a pretty crown on her head. She found a shiny crown made of gold and put it on her head. She twirled around in her dress and felt like a real princess. Lily's mommy saw her and said, "Wow, you look so beautiful!" Lily smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Brownie got a hole in his tummy and needed a needle to fix it. Lily's mommy said, "I will fix Brownie, but it might hurt a little." Lily said, "Okay mommy, but don't squeeze him too hard!" + +After mommy fixed Brownie, Lily wanted a snack. She saw a lemon on the counter and asked mommy if she could have it. Mommy said, "Be careful, it might be sour." Lily took a bite and made a funny face. "It's sour!" she said. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friend, Tommy. Tommy said, "I got a new toy, do you want to play with it?" Lily said, "Sure! What is it?" Tommy said, "It's a ball that you can squeeze!" Lily said, "Wow, that sounds fun!" They played with the ball for a long time until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the beautiful buildings in her town. One day, she saw a man sitting on the sidewalk, looking very sad. + +"Hello, sir," said Lily. "Why do you look so sad?" + +"I suffer from a bad headache," said the man. + +Lily felt bad for the man and wanted to help. "I know a beautiful building nearby with a big fountain. Maybe that will make you feel better." + +The man smiled and followed Lily to the building. They sat by the fountain and talked for a while. The man's headache started to go away and he felt much better. "Thank you, Lily," he said. "You really made my day." + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone and they both enjoyed the beautiful building together. From that day on, whenever Lily saw someone who looked sad or was suffering, she would take them to the beautiful building and they would feel better too. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly goat. He had a friend, a little bird. The bird always played with the goat. + +One day, the goat and the bird were walking in the forest. Suddenly, the goat saw a big rock. He wanted to jump over it. But he split his hoof. + +The bird asked, "Are you okay?" The goat replied, "No, my hoof hurts." The bird said, "Let me help you." And the bird flew to find some leaves to wrap the goat's hoof. + +The goat felt much better. He said, "Thank you, my friend." And the bird said, "You're welcome." They continued walking together, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a crane named Carl. Carl was very stubborn and never wanted to do what he was told. One day, Carl was playing near the river when he saw a big rock. Carl thought it would be fun to try and pick up the rock with his beak. But the rock was too heavy and Carl couldn't lift it. + +Carl got very frustrated and started to cry. Just then, his friend Sammy the squirrel came by. Sammy saw that Carl was upset and asked him what was wrong. Carl explained that he wanted to move the big rock, but he couldn't do it. + +Sammy had an idea. He suggested that they work together to move the rock. Carl was hesitant at first, but then he realized that Sammy was right. Together, they used the crane's strong beak and the squirrel's nimble feet to push the rock out of the way. Carl learned that sometimes it's better to work with others instead of being stubborn. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy car and asked, "Can I borrow your car, Timmy?" Timmy said, "Sure, you can borrow it, but be careful with it." + +After a while, Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy truck. He asked Timmy, "Can I borrow your truck, Timmy?" Timmy said, "Okay, but don't break it." + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park with her. Timmy said yes and went to get his toys. But when he looked for his car and truck, they were gone. Billy had taken them and not returned them. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His mom said, "Remember, Timmy, wisdom is knowing what to do when bad things happen." But Timmy didn't understand. He just wanted his toys back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a pigeon with a hurt wing. She felt sad and wanted to help the pigeon. She gave the pigeon some bread and water to drink. + +The pigeon got better and flew away. But one day, Lily was playing with her friends and they accidentally broke her favorite toy. Lily got very angry and didn't want to forgive her friends. She felt deep inside that they had done something very bad. + +The next day, Lily went to the park and saw the same pigeon she had helped before. But this time, the pigeon didn't fly away. Lily realized that the pigeon was hurt again and needed her help. But because she didn't forgive her friends, she didn't feel like helping the pigeon. Sadly, the pigeon died and Lily felt very bad. She learned that it's important to forgive and help others, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with balloons. One day, she got a big red balloon and she was very excited. She blew it up and it was so big! She wanted to test how high it could go, so she let it go and watched it fly up into the sky. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Timmy came over. He was deaf, which meant he couldn't hear very well. Lily showed him the balloon and they played together, bouncing it back and forth. Timmy couldn't hear the sound of the balloon popping, so they played for a long time. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore her backyard. One day, while playing outside, she found a pretty rock. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help decorate their house for a party. Lily was curious and excited to help. She hung up balloons and streamers, and placed flowers on the table. As she was finishing up, she remembered the rock in her pocket. She took it out and placed it on the table as a decoration. + +During the party, Lily's aunt came up to her and asked about the rock. Lily explained how she found it and thought it was pretty. Her aunt smiled and said, "That's a special rock. It has a message for you." + +Lily was confused but intrigued. After the party, her aunt gave her a small box. Inside was a note that read, "You are loved." Lily smiled and hugged her aunt, feeling happy and grateful. From that day on, Lily kept the special rock on her bedside table as a reminder of the message she received. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to play hide-and-seek. One day, he found a velvet box hidden behind a big rock. Inside the box, he found a shiny golden key. The bunny didn't know what the key was for, but he knew it was special. + +He decided to show the key to his friends, but when he opened the box again, the key was gone! The bunny was sad and confused. He asked his friends if they had seen the key, but no one knew where it went. + +Then, the bunny remembered something. He had seen a printer in the forest. He went to the printer and asked if it had seen the key. The printer said yes and printed out a picture of the key. The bunny was so happy and grateful. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things are hidden, but if you ask for help, you might find what you're looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the park. One day, she found a big stick and started to balance it on her nose. She was so proud of herself! + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. It was a boy named Jack. He was ignorant and didn't know how to balance things. He laughed at Lily and said mean things. Lily felt sad and wanted to go home. + +But then she saw a mark on the ground. It was a circle. She had an idea! She asked Jack to try to balance the stick on his finger while standing inside the circle. Jack tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. Lily showed him how to balance the stick and soon they were both having fun together. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny seashells. One day, she found a question mark-shaped rock and added it to her collection. She was so happy! + +Lily's neighbor was an old man who was deaf. He always smiled and waved at her, but they never talked. One day, Lily saw the old man's door was open and she went to say hello. But when she knocked on the door, nobody answered. She peeked inside and saw the old man lying on the floor. She tried to talk to him, but he didn't hear her. + +Lily remembered the question mark rock and realized that she had a question: How could she help the old man? She ran to her house and told her mom what happened. Her mom called for an ambulance, but it was too late. The old man had died. + +Lily was sad and cried a lot. She realized that sometimes bad things happen and there are no answers to our questions. She kept the question mark rock in her collection as a reminder that life can be hard, but we can still try to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to wear his red cap when he went outside to play. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Tim saw something strange. + +He saw a big dog staring at him from across the park. Tim was scared and didn't know what to do. He took off his cap and held it tightly in his hands. His throat felt dry and he wanted to go home. + +But then, the dog started to wag its tail and came closer to Tim. Tim realized that the dog was friendly and just wanted to play too. Tim gave the dog a pat on the head and they became friends. Tim put his cap back on and they played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a tree with big, juicy prunes hanging from its branches. She wanted to pick one, but she was too small to reach them. + +Lily decided to stand on her tippy toes, but she still couldn't reach the prunes. She felt sad and disappointed. But then, she saw a ladder leaning against the tree. She climbed up the ladder and picked the biggest prune she could find. It was so fine and delicious! + +From that day on, Lily would always stand on the ladder to pick the prunes from the tree. She was happy and proud that she found a way to get what she wanted. And every time she ate a prune, she remembered the day she learned to stand tall and reach for the fine things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his big cube. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room because it was very messy. Timmy didn't want to clean, so he started to play with his cube instead. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came into the room with a big pair of scissors. She said, "Timmy, if you don't clean up your toys, I will have to cut them up!" This scared Timmy, so he quickly picked up all of his toys and put them away. + +Timmy learned that it's important to keep his room clean so that his toys don't get cut up. From that day on, he made sure to always pick up his toys and keep his room tidy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fish with his grandpa. They would go to the lake with their fishing rods and catch fish. Timmy loved it when his grandpa would smile and say, "We caught a big one!" + +One day, Timmy and his grandpa went fishing, but they couldn't catch any fish. Timmy started to feel sad. His grandpa told him not to worry and that they would try again another day. Timmy smiled and felt better. + +As they were packing up to leave, a crazy bird flew down and stole their bait. Timmy and his grandpa laughed and smiled at the silly bird. They knew that they still had each other and that was what was important. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket named Max. Max was a loyal rocket who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Max went on a big adventure to explore the galaxy. As Max was flying, he saw a big asteroid coming towards him. The asteroid was going to strike Max! But Max was a smart rocket and he dodged the asteroid just in time. Max continued on his adventure, feeling proud of himself for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big mill that he used to grind corn to make flour. One day, Jack went to the mill to grind some corn, but he could not find it. He looked around and asked his friends if they had seen it, but no one had. Jack was sad because the mill was very important to him. + +Days went by and Jack still could not find his mill. He searched everywhere, even in the enormous fields behind his house. Finally, Jack found his mill in the barn. He was so happy that he danced around the barn. From that day on, Jack made sure to always put his mill back in the right place so he would never lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cheese and play with his friends in the field. One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese and ate too much of it. He felt very full and sleepy. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard his friend, Tommy, shouting, "Emergency! Emergency! The cat is coming!" Timmy tried to run away, but he was too full and slow. The cat got closer and closer. Timmy was scared. + +Tommy said, "Quick, Timmy! Shrink yourself small and hide in this tiny hole!" Timmy closed his eyes and tried to shrink. When he opened his eyes, he was small enough to fit in the hole. The cat couldn't find him and left. Timmy was so happy and grateful to his friend Tommy for saving him from the emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy who lived in a forest. She loved to jump and play with her friends. One day, she saw a big factory in the distance. She was curious and decided to go check it out. + +When she arrived at the factory, she met a man who worked there. He asked her, "Are you lost, little bunny?" Betsy replied, "No, I just wanted to see what this big place is." The man smiled and said, "This is where we make toys for children to play with. It makes me happy to see them smile when they play with our toys." + +Betsy was so happy to hear that. She hopped around the factory and saw all the toys being made. She even got to help make some of them! When it was time to go home, Betsy thanked the man and said, "I had so much fun today! I'm so happy I got to see your factory." The man replied, "I'm glad you had fun, little bunny. You're welcome to visit anytime." Betsy hopped away, feeling grateful and excited to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect shiny rocks, especially gems. One day, Timmy found a beautiful gem in the forest. He was so happy and wanted to show it to his friends. + +But when he got home, his little sister, Sarah, saw the gem and wanted it for herself. Timmy didn't want to give it to her because he had worked so hard to find it. Sarah became restless and started to cry. + +Their mom saw what was happening and decided to order Timmy to share the gem with Sarah. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew it was the right thing to do. In the end, they both got to enjoy the gem together and became happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little bear named Teddy. He loved to play with his friends in the woods. One day, they found a laser toy and started to play with it. They thought it was so cool! + +But then, Teddy accidentally pointed the laser at a snowman. The snowman started to melt! Teddy and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a voice said, "That's not very nice, Teddy." + +It was the snowman's owner, a little girl. She was very sad that her snowman had melted. Teddy felt bad and apologized, but it was too late. The little girl took her melted snowman and went home crying. Teddy and his friends learned that it's important to be careful with toys and not to hurt others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very scared of the dark and didn't like to be alone in the hall. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help mix some cookies. Lily was so happy to help and forgot about being scared. They mixed the dough together in the kitchen and it was so much fun! After they were done, Lily's mommy put the cookies in the oven and they went to the hall to wait. Lily wasn't scared anymore because she had her mommy with her and they had mixed the cookies together. When the cookies were ready, they went back to the kitchen and enjoyed them together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved playing outside with his friends, but it was very hot outside. Tim's mom gave him a cooler with ice-cold water to drink. Tim felt happy and refreshed. + +But as the day went on, the sun got hotter and hotter. Tim started to feel frustrated because he was getting very sweaty and tired. He wished it could be cooler outside. + +Suddenly, Tim's friend had an idea. He said they should go to the park where there were big trees that could provide shade. Tim thought it was a great idea, so they went to the park. As they arrived, the temperature decreased a little bit because of the trees. Tim felt much better and his frustration went away. He realized that sometimes, a small change can increase happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily accidentally broke Brownie's wire arm while playing with him. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "Brownie's arm is broken. I don't know how to fix it." Her mommy thought for a moment and said, "I think we can fix it with some gentle tape." + +Lily and her mommy worked together to fix Brownie's arm with some gentle tape. Brownie was happy again and Lily was relieved. Her mommy told her, "It's important to be gentle with our toys and things we love. That way, they will last longer and we can enjoy them for a long time." Lily smiled and hugged Brownie tightly, thinking how much she loved him. +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 with her friend Max. They walked through the forest and climbed up a big hill. + +As they reached the top, they saw a cliff. It was very high and steep. Max said, "Wow, that cliff is so tall! I've never seen anything like it before." Lily replied, "Yeah, it's very rare to see something so big and scary." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The ground started to move and shake. "Oh no, what's happening?" cried Max. Lily said, "I think it's just an earthquake. Let's move away from the cliff and find a safe place to hide." They quickly ran down the hill and found a cozy spot under a tree. They were scared, but they felt better knowing they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, but his favorite toy was a pot. Timmy's mom used the pot to cook yummy food. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped the pot and it broke into many pieces. + +Timmy felt sad because he valued the pot so much. His mom saw how tough Timmy felt and decided to fix the pot. She glued all the pieces back together, and the pot looked good as new. Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom. + +From then on, Timmy was very careful with the pot. He knew how much he valued it, and he didn't want it to break again. Whenever he played with it, he made sure to be gentle and not drop it. The pot became even more special to Timmy because it was tough and had been fixed with love. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with yarn and chase mice but was always knocking things over. One day, Mittens' owner asked him to pour some milk into a bowl. Mittens tried his best, but he spilled the milk all over the floor. + +Feeling embarrassed, Mittens tried to make it up to his owner by showing off his spelling skills. He spelled out "CAT" with his paw in the spilled milk. His owner was impressed but still upset about the mess. + +Later that day, Mittens went outside to play. He saw a bird and tried to catch it, but he was too clumsy and fell off the fence. Mittens hurt his paw and had to go to the vet. The vet said Mittens couldn't play for a while and had to stay inside. + +Mittens felt sad and missed playing outside. He wished he had been more careful and not spilled the milk. From then on, Mittens tried to be more careful and not knock things over. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rag that she always carried with her. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They saw a big, powerful dog and got scared. Lily's friend said they should run away, but Lily chose to stay and be brave. + +The dog came closer and closer, but Lily held up her rag and waved it around. The dog saw the rag and thought it was a toy. He started playing with it and wagging his tail. Lily and her friends were no longer scared and they all played with the dog together. + +From that day on, Lily's friends knew that she was a powerful and brave girl who always carried her special rag with her. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla. The gorilla was very lonely because he didn't have any friends. He lived in a big jungle all by himself. One day, he went for a walk and saw a little bird. The bird was very happy and chirping loudly. The gorilla felt happy too and wanted to be friends with the bird. + +But the bird was scared of the gorilla because he was so big. The gorilla tried to be nice and urged the bird to come closer. The bird saw that the gorilla was kind and slowly came closer. They became friends and played together every day. + +The moral of the story is that even though someone might look scary, they can still be kind and friendly. It's important to not judge someone by their appearance and to give them a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she used to carry things like leaves and water. One day, Ellie met a little mouse named Mike. + +"Hello, Ellie," said Mike. "You have a very big trunk. Can you carry me?" + +Ellie was thoughtful for a moment. She didn't want to hurt Mike, but she also wanted to help him. So, she carefully picked up Mike with her trunk and carried him on her back. + +Mike was so happy to be carried by Ellie. "Thank you, Ellie," he said. "You are very kind and thoughtful." + +From that day on, Ellie and Mike became good friends. Ellie would often carry Mike on her back and they would go on adventures together. And even though Ellie was big and strong, she was always gentle and careful with her little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom had a big thumb that he liked to use to hitchhike. Tom loved to go on adventures, and one day he decided to go for a hike in the forest. + +As Tom walked deeper into the forest, he heard a loud noise. He started to panic and ran as fast as he could, but he didn't know where he was going. Suddenly, he tripped over a big rock and hurt his thumb. + +Tom tried to get up but he couldn't. He was stuck there in the forest with a hurt thumb and no one to help him. As the sun started to set, Tom realized that he was going to be stuck there all night. + +The next morning, some hikers found Tom and helped him get out of the forest. But Tom's thumb was so badly hurt that he had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to fix his thumb, but it was too late. Tom had to say goodbye to his hitchhiking thumb forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she found a mysterious piece of paper on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her teddy bear. + +"Look Teddy, a mysterious piece of paper!" Lily said. + +Teddy looked at the paper and said, "Maybe it's a treasure map! Let's pretend we're pirates and go on an adventure to find the treasure!" + +Lily loved the idea and they set off on their adventure. They followed the map and found a treasure chest filled with gold coins and shiny jewels. Lily and Teddy were so happy and they pretended to be rich pirates for the rest of the day. + +From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for mysterious pieces of paper. She knew that they could lead to exciting adventures and fun times with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy. One day, they went to the library to find a new book to read. Lily saw a book with a picture of a fish on it and asked her mommy if they could read it. Her mommy said yes and they checked it out. + +Later that day, they went home and began to read the book. It was all about a tuna fish who was very graceful in the water. Lily thought the pictures were beautiful and asked her mommy if they could go to the ocean and see a tuna fish. Her mommy said they could go on a trip to the beach soon. + +The next day, Lily's mommy made tuna sandwiches for lunch. Lily took a bite and said, "This tuna is yummy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very tasty." Lily felt happy and thought about the graceful tuna fish in her book. She couldn't wait to see one in real life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat soup with her spoon. Her mom was always so kind and made her the best soup. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard her mom shout from the kitchen. "Lily, come quick!" her mom yelled. + +Lily ran to the kitchen and saw that her mom had spilled soup all over the floor. "Oh no!" Lily said. "Let me help you clean it up." They both grabbed spoons and started to clean up the mess. + +The next day, Lily's mom wasn't feeling well. Lily wanted to be kind and make her mom some soup. She tried her best, but it didn't taste as good as her mom's. When her mom tried the soup, she made a face and said, "This soup is terrible!" Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +But then her mom gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, Lily. You tried your best. Let's order some pizza instead." Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. They sat down to eat pizza and watched a movie together. Even though the soup didn't turn out well, Lily learned that being kind and trying your best is what really matters. +Once upon a time, there was an old tank. It was very big and had lots of wheels. One day, a man came to drive the tank. He climbed up and started the engine. The tank made a loud noise and started to move. The man drove the tank around and around. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very lucky because he had a big family who loved him very much. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to mail a letter to his grandma. + +Timmy was very excited to mail the letter because he loved his grandma very much too. He ran to the post office with the letter in his hand. When he got there, he saw a clock on the wall that showed the minute hand moving. + +Timmy asked the lady at the post office, "How many minutes until the letter gets to my grandma?" The lady smiled and said, "It will take a few days, but your grandma will be very happy to get your letter." Timmy felt happy and proud that he could make his grandma happy. He went home and told his mommy that he mailed the letter. His mommy gave him a big hug and said, "You are such a good boy, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big yard. A family lived in the house, and they loved to decorate it for special days. One day, the mom said, "Let's decorate the yard with pretty flowers!" So, they went to the store and bought lots of flowers. Then, they used a big rod to dig holes in the ground for the flowers. The mom said, "We need to make sure the holes are large enough for the flowers to grow." They worked hard all day, but when they were done, the yard looked so beautiful! Everyone who passed by would stop and say, "Wow, your yard is so pretty!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, they found a big patch of icy snow. They decided to make a mark on the snow by drawing a picture. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was Timmy's big brother, Billy. Billy had a toy gun and he wanted to shoot it at the snow. Timmy and his friends didn't want Billy to shoot the snow because they didn't want to ruin the mark they had made. + +They tried to talk to Billy and explain why they didn't want him to shoot the snow, but Billy didn't listen. He aimed his toy gun at the snow and shot. The mark they had made was ruined. Timmy and his friends were sad, but they knew they could make another mark on the snow. They just hoped that Billy would listen to them next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing cricket with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Jack came to him and said, "Can I borrow your thick cricket bat, Timmy?". + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and said, "Sure, Jack. You can borrow my cricket bat. But please be careful with it." + +Jack was very happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! I promise I will take good care of it." + +Later that day, Jack and Timmy played cricket together. Jack was very good at cricket and hit the ball with Timmy's thick bat. They had so much fun playing together. + +After the game, Jack returned the bat to Timmy and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your bat, Timmy. It was the best cricket bat I have ever used!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jack. I'm glad you enjoyed it." They both went home happy, looking forward to playing cricket together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. She was very quiet so nobody could find her. + +But then, a nosy dog came along and started barking at her. Lily got scared and tried to run away, but she tripped and fell. Her shirt got caught on a branch and she couldn't move. She was hanging there, feeling very hot and scared. + +Her friends finally found her, but it was too late. Lily had passed away because she couldn't breathe. Her friends were very sad and missed her very much. They learned a lesson to always be careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to help his mommy cook in the kitchen. One day, they were making cookies together. Timmy's mommy said, "Can you stir the batter for me, Timmy?" Timmy was happy to help and he stirred the batter with a big spoon. + +As they were waiting for the cookies to bake, Timmy looked out the window and saw a plane flying in the sky. He pointed and said, "Look mommy, a plane!" His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that's a big plane." + +Finally, the cookies were ready and Timmy took a bite. He made a sour face and said, "These cookies are sour, mommy." His mommy tasted one and said, "Oh no, I think I put too much baking powder in them." Timmy said, "It's okay, mommy. We can make more cookies and try again!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing his flute. One day, he accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't play his favorite instrument anymore. + +His friend, Sally, saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her about his broken flute. Sally said, "Don't worry, I know someone who can restore it for you!" Timmy was happy to hear this and asked, "Who can fix it?" + +Sally replied, "My grandpa can fix anything! He's really good at it." So they went to Sally's grandpa and he fixed the flute in no time. Timmy was overjoyed and played a beautiful tune on his flute. Sally's grandpa was deaf, but he could still fix things really well. Timmy was grateful to have his flute back and thanked Sally and her grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bear named Benny. Benny loved to go camping in the forest. He would pack his tent, his sleeping bag and some honey for a snack. + +One day, Benny met a little rabbit named Ruby. "Hello, little rabbit," said Benny. "Would you like to come camping with me?" + +Ruby was excited and said, "Yes, please!" They set up camp and had some honey for a snack. As the sun set, Benny began to yawn. "I'm getting sleepy," he said. + +Just then, they heard a loud noise outside their tent. "What was that?" asked Ruby. Benny replied, "It's probably just a little mouse. Don't worry, we're safe in our tent." They went to sleep and had a great time camping together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for insects. One day, she found a happy little ladybug crawling on a leaf. + +Lily picked up the ladybug and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that ladybugs are good for the garden because they eat bad bugs. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to order pizza for dinner. Lily was so excited because she loved pizza. She remembered the ladybug and asked her mom if they could order a pizza with lots of veggies on it, so that the ladybugs in the garden would be happy and have lots of good bugs to eat. + +When the pizza arrived, Lily ran outside to share some with the ladybugs. As she sprinkled the pizza crumbs on the ground, she saw the ladybug she had found earlier that day. The ladybug crawled over to the pizza and started eating the crumbs. Lily smiled and knew that she had made the ladybug happy. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went outside to ride his motorcycle. The sun was shining and it was warm. Timmy rode his motorcycle all around the block, but then he saw some clouds in the sky. + +"Oh no, it's going to rain!" Timmy said to himself. + +Just then, his friend Billy came over. "Hey Timmy, want to play with my toys inside?" Billy asked. + +"No, I want to ride my motorcycle more," Timmy replied. "But it's going to rain soon." + +"That's okay, we can watch the rain together," Billy said. + +So Timmy and Billy sat on the porch and watched as the rain poured down. It was warm inside and they were happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a spider on the ground. It was black and had eight legs. Lily was scared of spiders, but she remembered what her mom told her: "If you see a spider, don't touch it. Just leave it alone." So, Lily walked away from the spider and went to play on the swings. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise. It was a bird singing in a tree. But then, she heard another noise. It was a voice! Someone was talking to her. Lily turned around and saw her friend Emma. Emma said, "Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?" Lily was happy to have a friend to play with. She replied, "Yes, I do!" + +Lily and Emma played together for a while. They ran around and laughed. But then, Emma saw the spider on the ground. She was very alert and said, "Lily, look out! There's a spider!" Lily remembered what her mom told her and said, "It's okay, Emma. We just need to leave it alone." And so, Lily and Emma continued to play, leaving the spider to crawl away on its own. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved sweets and always ate pastries. One day, she had a messy accident and dropped her pastry on the floor. She felt sad because she really wanted to eat it. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw the messy pastry on the floor. She asked Lily what happened and Lily answered that she dropped it. Her mom smiled and said that it's okay and they can clean it up together. + +Lily was happy that her mom wasn't mad and they cleaned up the messy pastry. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold her pastries carefully so she wouldn't make a mess again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite bowl that she used to eat her cereal every morning. One day, her mom told her that the bowl was not safe to use anymore because it had a crack in it. + +Lily was sad because she loved her bowl so much. She asked her mom if they could fix it. Her mom said no, but she promised to get her a new one. + +The next day, Lily went to the store with her mom to pick out a new bowl. She found one that she liked and started to wave it in the air. "Look, Mommy! This one is perfect!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great choice, Lily. Let's go pay for it." Lily was so happy to have a new bowl that was safe to use. She couldn't wait to eat her cereal in it the next morning. +Ben and Mia were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a swamp near their house. It was big and green and wet. + +"Let's go to the swamp!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find frogs and bugs." + +"OK, but be careful," Mia said. "Swamp can be dirty and smelly." + +They ran to the swamp and looked around. They saw some plants and mud and water. They heard some noises and splashes. + +"Look, there is a frog!" Ben said. He pointed to a small, brown frog on a leaf. He tried to catch it, but it jumped away. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog said. + +"Hey, come back!" Ben said. He followed the frog into the swamp. + +Mia stayed on the edge of the swamp. She did not want to get wet or dirty. She saw a big, black bird on a tree. It had a long, yellow beak and red eyes. + +"Caw, caw!" the bird said. + +"Hello, bird," Mia said. She waved to the bird. + +The bird looked at Mia and flew down. It landed near her and opened its beak. + +"Hello, small girl," the bird said. "Do you want to be my snack?" + +Mia was scared. She did not want to be the bird's snack. She screamed and ran away. + +"Ben, Ben, help me!" Mia said. "There is a bad bird!" + +Ben heard Mia and came back. He saw the bird and threw a stick at it. + +"Go away, bird!" Ben said. "Leave Mia alone!" + +The bird was angry. It flapped its wings and flew away. + +"Caw, caw!" the bird said. + +Ben and Mia hugged each other. They were safe. + +"Let's go home," Mia said. "Swamp is not fun." + +"OK, let's go," Ben said. "Swamp is too scary." + +They ran back to their house and closed the door. They did not want to see the swamp or the bird again. They played with their toys and had a snack. They were happy. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to run. They ran in the park, in the school, and in the races. One day, they had a big race with other kids. Sam and Ben wanted to win a medal. + +Before the race, Sam said to Ben, "Listen to me, Ben. I am faster than you. You should let me win. You are ignorant. You do not know how to run well." + +Ben was sad and angry. He said to Sam, "No, Sam. You are ignorant. You are not nice to me. You do not share. You do not help. You only think of yourself. I will not let you win. I will try my best." + +The race started. Sam and Ben ran very fast. They passed many kids. They were close to the finish line. Sam looked at Ben and said, "Move, Ben. Move. Let me win. I want the medal." + +Ben did not move. He said, "No, Sam. No. You repeat the same thing. You are selfish. You do not care about me. I want the medal too." + +Sam and Ben crossed the finish line at the same time. They both got a medal. But they were not happy. They did not smile. They did not hug. They did not say sorry. They walked away from each other. They were ignorant. They did not know how to be brothers. +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. Tim was popular. He could run fast and jump high. Lily wanted to be like Tim. + +One day, Tim had a new idea. He saw a big fence near the park. He said to Lily, "Let's follow the fence and see what is behind it. Maybe there is something fun there." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Tim. Mom said we should not go near the fence. It is dangerous. There are wires on the fence. They can shock us." + +Tim laughed. He said, "You are a baby, Lily. You are afraid of everything. I am not afraid. I am brave. Come on, follow me. It will be an adventure." + +Tim ran to the fence. Lily did not want to lose Tim. She followed him. She hoped Mom would not find out. + +Tim found a hole in the fence. He crawled through it. He said, "Look, Lily. There is a big field behind the fence. And there are cows. Let's go and touch them." + +Lily did not like cows. She said, "No, Tim. Cows are big and loud. They can hurt us. Let's go back to the park." + +Tim did not listen. He said, "You are a baby, Lily. You are afraid of everything. I am not afraid. I am brave. Come on, follow me. It will be fun." + +Tim ran to the cows. Lily did not want to lose Tim. She followed him. She hoped the cows would not see them. + +But the cows did see them. They did not like strangers in their field. They started to moo and run. They chased Tim and Lily. + +Tim and Lily were shocked. They screamed and ran. They tried to get back to the fence. But the cows were faster. They caught Tim and Lily. They kicked them and bit them. + +Tim and Lily were hurt. They cried and cried. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had stayed in the park. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they went to their grandma's house for lunch. Grandma had a big table with many yummy things on it. She also had a pretty vase with flowers in the middle. + +Lily and Ben were hungry and excited. They wanted to eat and touch everything. But grandma told them to wait and be polite. She said they had to wash their hands first and sit nicely. She also said they had to ask before they took anything from the table. + +Lily and Ben listened to grandma and did what she said. They washed their hands and sat on their chairs. They asked grandma if they could have some bread and cheese and juice. Grandma smiled and said yes. She gave them some food and drink and praised them for being polite. + +Lily and Ben enjoyed their lunch and thanked grandma. They also gazed at the vase and the flowers. They thought they were very beautiful. They asked grandma if they could smell them. Grandma said yes, but they had to be careful and not touch them. She said the vase was fragile and could break. + +Lily and Ben nodded and leaned over to smell the flowers. They were very careful and did not touch the vase. They said the flowers smelled nice and told grandma they liked them. Grandma was happy and said they were very sweet. She also said they could have some cookies and milk for dessert. + +Lily and Ben were happy and said they loved grandma. They hugged her and ate their cookies and milk. They learned that being polite was good and made grandma happy. They also learned that gazing at things was better than touching them sometimes. They had a fun and nice day at grandma's house. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They zoom them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. They make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they go to the beach with their mom and dad. They see the big water and the sand. They also see some jellyfish. Jellyfish are animals that live in the water. They have no bones and they look like bags with strings. Some jellyfish can sting and hurt people. + +Sara and Ben want to play with the jellyfish. They think they are like their toy cars. They try to zoom them on the sand, on the shells, and on the rocks. They make noises like splash, squish, and squeak. + +But the jellyfish do not like to be zoomed. They get angry and sting Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben cry and run to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad put some cream on their stings and hug them. They tell them that jellyfish are not toys and they should not touch them. + +Sara and Ben say they are sorry and they learn their lesson. They go back to their toy cars and zoom them in a tidy way. They do not zoom them on the jellyfish or on anything else that is alive. They have fun and they are careful. +Lily liked to part the grass and look for insects. She thought insects were very useful. They helped the plants grow and made funny noises. She wanted to learn more about them. + +One day, she found a big insect with many legs and a hard shell. It was a beetle. Lily was curious and picked it up. The beetle tickled her hand and made a clicking sound. Lily smiled and said hello to the beetle. + +But then, she heard a loud bark. It was her dog, Rex. Rex liked to chase insects and eat them. He saw the beetle in Lily's hand and ran towards her. Lily was scared and dropped the beetle. She did not want Rex to hurt her new friend. + +She shouted, "No, Rex, no! Leave the beetle alone!" She ran after Rex and tried to stop him. But Rex was faster and reached the beetle first. He opened his mouth and was about to bite. + +But then, something amazing happened. The beetle opened its shell and spread its wings. It was not just a beetle, it was a ladybug. It flew away from Rex's mouth and landed on Lily's nose. It was a beautiful red and black ladybug. + +Lily was happy and surprised. She said, "Wow, you can fly! You are so clever and pretty!" The ladybug winked at her and flew away. Lily waved goodbye and thanked the ladybug for being so useful. She learned something new that day. She learned that insects can have secrets and surprises. She decided to part the grass and look for more insects. She hoped to find more friends like the ladybug. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to look at the stars. Every night, they would go outside with their dad and point at the bright dots in the sky. Dad would tell them the names of the stars and the shapes they made. + +One night, Dad said, "Tonight, we will see something very special. A comet. A comet is a big ball of ice and dust that flies very fast around the sun. Sometimes, we can see it from here, when it has a long tail of light behind it." + +Ben and Lily were very excited. They wanted to see the comet. They asked Dad, "When will it come? How big is it? What color is it?" + +Dad smiled and said, "We have to wait a little bit. The comet will come soon, after the moon goes down. It is not very big, but it is very bright. It can be white, or yellow, or green, or blue. It depends on how the sun shines on it." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were very curious. They liked to learn new things from Dad. Dad was very smart and honest. He always told them the truth. + +They waited and waited. They saw many stars, and some planes, and a few bats. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They were getting sleepy. + +Then, Dad said, "Look! There it is! The comet!" + +Ben and Lily looked up and saw a streak of light in the sky. It was beautiful. It was white and blue and green. It had a long tail that sparkled. It moved very fast, like a shooting star. + +Ben and Lily gasped and clapped. They were amazed. They said, "Wow! It is so pretty! Thank you, Dad, for showing us the comet!" + +Dad hugged them and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you liked it. The comet is a rare and wonderful sight. We are lucky to see it. Maybe we will see it again, someday." + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "We hope so, Dad. We love you, and we love the comet!" + +They went inside and went to bed. They dreamed of the comet and the stars. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with the Christmas tree. Mom and Dad give them a box of ornaments. Ornaments are shiny things that hang on the tree. + +Anna and Ben open the box. They see many ornaments. Some are round, some are star, some are bell. Some are red, some are green, some are gold. Anna and Ben want to put them on the tree. + +Anna picks a round ornament. It is red and has glitter. She likes it. She points to a branch on the tree. She says, "I want to put it here." She hangs the ornament on the branch. It looks pretty. + +Ben picks a star ornament. It is gold and has a string. He likes it. He points to the top of the tree. He says, "I want to put it there." He tries to reach the top of the tree. He is too short. He jumps and jumps. He cannot reach it. + +Anna sees Ben. She laughs. She says, "You are too small. You need a stool." She gets a stool from the kitchen. She gives it to Ben. Ben says, "Thank you." He climbs on the stool. He reaches the top of the tree. He hangs the star ornament on the top. It looks bright. + +Mom and Dad see Anna and Ben. They smile. They say, "You did a good job. The tree is beautiful." They hug Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben are happy. They love the tree. They love the ornaments. They love Mom and Dad. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mill near the river. It had a wheel that turned and made noise. Lily wanted to go and see the mill, but Tom was scared. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go and see the mill!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun inside." + +"No, Lily, the mill is too big and loud. It might be dangerous. Maybe there are monsters or traps inside. Let's play somewhere else." Tom said. + +Lily thought Tom was being silly. She did not believe in monsters or traps. She wanted to explore the mill and have an adventure. She ignored Tom and ran towards the mill. + +"Wait, Lily, don't go!" Tom shouted. "It's not safe!" + +But Lily did not listen. She reached the door of the mill and opened it. She saw a lot of machines and tools and bags of flour. She thought it was very interesting. She walked inside and looked around. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud bang. She turned and saw that the door had closed behind her. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She was trapped inside the mill. + +She started to cry. She wished she had listened to Tom. She wished she had not ignored him. She wished he was there to help her. + +She did not know what to do. She hoped that someone would hear her and come to save her. She hoped that Tom was still outside and did not leave her. + +She learned a lesson that day. She learned that sometimes it is better to be careful than to be curious. She learned that sometimes it is better to listen to your friends than to ignore them. She learned that sometimes it is better to be safe than to be silly. +Anna and Ben were excited to go to the zoo. They wanted to see the rhinoceros. They had never seen one before. They asked their mom to take them to the rhinoceros house. + +"Mom, can we go see the rhinoceros now?" Anna said. + +"Yes, dear, we can go see the rhinoceros. But first, we have to eat lunch. We are hungry, right?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, we are hungry. But we want to see the rhinoceros soon," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and took them to the cafeteria. She served them sandwiches and juice. They ate quickly and thanked Mom. + +"OK, now we can go see the rhinoceros. Are you ready?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, we are ready. Let's go, let's go!" Anna and Ben said. + +They ran to the rhinoceros house. They saw a big gray rhinoceros. He had a long horn on his nose. He was eating grass. He looked at them and snorted. + +"Wow, look at the rhinoceros. He is so big and strong. He has a big horn. He can poke things with it," Anna said. + +"He is amazing. He is like a big rock. He can make loud noises. He can run fast," Ben said. + +They watched the rhinoceros for a long time. They learned many things about him. They asked Mom many questions. Mom answered them. They were happy. + +"Mom, thank you for taking us to the zoo. We love the rhinoceros. He is our favorite animal," Anna and Ben said. + +"You are welcome, my loves. I am glad you enjoyed the zoo. The rhinoceros is a wonderful animal. He is very special," Mom said. + +They hugged Mom and the rhinoceros. They said goodbye to the rhinoceros. They went home. They were tired but happy. They dreamed of the rhinoceros. +Tommy loved his mommy's mug. It was big and blue and had a picture of a happy cat on it. He liked to drink milk from it and pretend he was a cat too. Sometimes, when mommy was busy, he would sneak into the kitchen and take the mug from the shelf. + +One day, Tommy saw the mug on the table. Mommy had left it there after drinking her coffee. Tommy wanted to play with it, but he knew mommy would be mad if he touched it. He looked around and saw that mommy was in the bathroom. He thought he had time to grab the mug and run to his room. + +He reached for the mug, but it was hot and slippery. He dropped it on the floor and it broke into pieces. Tommy heard a loud crash and a scream. He felt guilty and scared. He ran to his room and hid under his bed. + +Mommy came out of the bathroom and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She loved her mug too. It was a gift from her friend. She looked for Tommy and found him under his bed. She frowned and said, "Tommy, what did you do? You broke my mug! Why did you touch it?" + +Tommy came out of his bed and hugged mommy. He was crying and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I like your mug. I wanted to play with it. I didn't mean to break it." + +Mommy hugged Tommy back. She was still angry, but she loved him. She said, "I know you like my mug, Tommy, but you can't take things that are not yours. You have to ask me first. And you have to be careful with things that are hot and fragile. You could have hurt yourself. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "I understand, mommy. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Tommy. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And you have to do something nice for my friend to say sorry for breaking her gift. OK?" + +Tommy said, "OK, mommy. I will help you and I will make a card for your friend. And I will never touch your mug again." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. That's very good of you. Now let's go to the kitchen and get a broom." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big palace with many windows and doors. They wanted to see what was inside, so they ran to the gate. But the gate was locked and there was a sign that said "Do not touch". + +"Let's go back, Anna. This is not our place," Ben said. He was worried that someone would see them and be angry. + +"No, Ben. I want to touch the palace. It looks so pretty and shiny. Maybe there is a princess or a prince inside," Anna said. She was curious and brave. She found a hole in the fence and crawled through it. + +"Anna, wait for me!" Ben said. He followed his sister, but he was scared. He looked around and saw many flowers and trees, but also many guards and dogs. He hoped they would not find them. + +Anna ran to the palace and touched the wall. It was cold and hard. She touched the door. It was smooth and round. She touched the knob. It was shiny and warm. She turned the knob and opened the door. She saw a big hall with many paintings and statues. She wanted to touch them too. + +"Anna, stop! This is not ours. We have to go back. This is bad," Ben said. He caught up with his sister and grabbed her hand. He saw a guard coming towards them. He was angry and had a stick. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? How did you get in? You are not allowed to touch anything. This is the king's palace. You are in big trouble," the guard said. He raised his stick and moved closer to the twins. + +Anna and Ben were very scared. They wished they had listened to the sign and not touched the palace. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and cried. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They had a big bucket full of worms, beetles and snails. They were very happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something moving in the dirt. It was brown and furry and had a long nose. It was a mole. Lily was scared of the mole. She screamed very loud. "Tom, Tom, help me! There is a mole in the hole!" + +Tom heard Lily scream. He ran to her and saw the mole. He was not scared of the mole. He thought the mole was cute and funny. He said to Lily, "Don't scream, Lily. The mole is not bad. He is just looking for food. He is polite. He says hello to us." + +Lily stopped screaming. She looked at the mole. The mole looked at her. He made a soft noise. He sounded like he was saying hello. Lily felt sorry for the mole. She said to the mole, "Hello, mole. I'm sorry I screamed. You scared me. Do you want some worms?" + +The mole nodded. He was hungry. He liked worms. Lily and Tom gave him some worms from their bucket. The mole ate them and smiled. He was happy. He said thank you to Lily and Tom. He was polite. + +Lily and Tom smiled too. They were happy. They made a new friend. They said goodbye to the mole. The mole said goodbye to them. He went back to his hole. Lily and Tom went back to their game. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. And sometimes, they liked to talk to the mole. He was polite. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to travel on the bus with their moms. The bus is big and yellow. It has many seats and windows. + +One day, they travel to the park. The park has grass, trees, flowers and swings. Tom and Mia are happy. They run and play on the swings. They see a pond with ducks and fish. They feed them bread. + +"Look, Mia, the ducks are swimming!" Tom says. + +"Yes, they are. They like the water. It is cool and wet," Mia says. + +Tom and Mia are hot. They sweat and drink water. They want to swim too. They see a fountain on the other side of the pond. The fountain has water that goes up and down. It makes a sound like splash. + +"Let's go to the fountain, Tom. It looks fun," Mia says. + +"OK, Mia. But we have to ask our moms first," Tom says. + +They run to their moms and ask them. Their moms say yes, but they have to be careful. They hold their hands and cross the road. They reach the fountain. They take off their shoes and socks. They put their feet in the water. It feels cold and nice. They laugh and splash each other. They have fun. + +The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in nature. Nature is beautiful. They see green trees, blue sky, yellow flowers and red birds. They hear the birds sing and the wind blow. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They bring a ball, a kite and a picnic basket. They have fun running, kicking, flying and eating. They are happy. + +But then, the sky turns dark and gray. They hear thunder and see lightning. It starts to rain. Mom and Dad say, "It's time to go home. Come on, Sara and Ben." + +Sara and Ben do not want to go home. They want to stay in nature. They say, "No, no, we want to stay. Nature is beautiful. We are not afraid of the rain." + +Mom and Dad say, "We know, but it's not safe to stay. The rain can make you sick. The thunder and lightning can hurt you. We love nature, but we love you more. Please, come with us." + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. They love nature, but they love Mom and Dad more. They say, "OK, we will go with you. But can we come back to nature tomorrow?" + +Mom and Dad smile and hug them. They say, "Yes, of course. We can come back to nature tomorrow. Nature will be beautiful again. And so will you." +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big bus. The bus is red and yellow and has many seats. They pretend to be the driver and the passengers. + +One day, they decide to display their bus to their mom. They put the bus on the table and say, "Look, mom, this is our bus. We can go anywhere we want with our bus. Do you want to join us?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Your bus is very nice. Where are you going today?" + +Anna says, "We are going to the zoo. We want to see the animals. They are fun and cute." + +Ben says, "Yes, and we also want to see the silly monkey. He makes funny faces and noises. He makes us laugh." + +Mom says, "That sounds like a great plan. Can I be a passenger too?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, of course. Come on, mom, let's go to the zoo." + +They all get on the bus and make vroom-vroom sounds. They pretend to see the animals and the silly monkey. They have a lot of fun with their bus. +Tom is a young cop. He likes to help people and catch bad guys. He has a big car with a loud siren and a shiny badge. He works hard every day. + +One day, Tom gets a call from his boss. His boss says, "Tom, there is a big problem. A bad guy has stolen a lot of toys from the toy store. He is running away in a red truck. You have to stop him and get the toys back. Can you do it?" + +Tom says, "Yes, boss, I can do it. I will find the bad guy and complete the job. I will make the kids happy again." He starts his car and turns on the siren. He drives fast and follows the red truck. + +The bad guy sees Tom behind him. He is scared and angry. He says, "Go away, cop! You can't catch me! These are my toys now!" He tries to drive faster and turn left and right. But Tom is smarter and faster. He catches up with the bad guy and blocks his way. He gets out of his car and points his finger at the bad guy. He says, "Stop, bad guy! You are under arrest! You have to give back the toys. You have been very naughty!" + +The bad guy has no choice. He gives back the toys and says, "Sorry, cop. I was wrong. I won't do it again." Tom puts the bad guy in his car and calls his boss. He says, "Boss, I have stopped the bad guy and got the toys back. I have completed the job. The kids will be happy again." + +His boss says, "Good job, Tom. You are a brave and smart cop. You have done a great service. Come back to the station and get a reward." Tom smiles and drives back to the station. He is proud and happy. He has completed a good story. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They lived next to each other and played every day. They liked to crawl under the fence that separated their yards. They pretended they were spies or animals or explorers. + +One day, they saw a big truck in front of Ben's house. It had a lot of boxes and bags. Ben's mom and dad were putting things inside. Ben and Lily were curious. They crawled under the fence and went to see what was happening. + +"Hi, Ben. Hi, Lily," Ben's mom said. "We are moving to a new house. It is far away from here. We have to say goodbye to you, Lily." + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not want to say goodbye. They liked their house and their fence and their games. + +"Can we still be friends?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, we can," Lily said. "We can write letters and call each other and visit sometimes." + +Ben and Lily hugged each other. They gave each other a present. Ben gave Lily his favorite toy car. Lily gave Ben her favorite book. They smiled and said thank you. + +Then, they crawled under the fence one last time. They played until the truck was full and ready to go. They waved and shouted goodbye. They were sad, but also excited. They knew they would always be friends, no matter where they lived. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They were having fun and making noise. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. She told them to be careful and not to break anything. She said she would come soon and call them to eat. She smiled and went back to the stove. + +Lily and Ben wanted to make the biggest tower ever. They stacked the blocks higher and higher, until they reached the ceiling. They were very proud of their tower. They looked at it and clapped their hands. + +But then, something bad happened. The tower was too tall and wobbly. It started to shake and fall. The blocks crashed to the floor, making a loud bang. They also hit the lamp, the vase, and the picture on the wall. They all broke and made cracks. The living room was a mess. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They knew they had done something wrong. They heard Mom coming from the kitchen. She looked at the living room and gasped. She saw the broken things and the cracks. She was angry and upset. + +She asked them, "What did you do? How did this happen? Do you know how much trouble you are in?" + +Lily and Ben felt guilty. They hung their heads and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We wanted to make a big tower. We didn't mean to break anything. Please don't be mad at us." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She said, "You should have listened to me and been careful. You could have hurt yourselves or each other. You have to clean up this mess and help me fix the broken things. And no more blocks for today." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We're sorry, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, but you have to be more responsible. Now, let's go and have some lunch. And then, we'll deal with this." +Lily was a little witch who liked to do spells. She had a big book of spells that her mom gave her. She wanted to try a new spell today. She looked at the book and saw a spell that said "Make a friend". She thought that sounded fun. + +She got a pot and a spoon and some things from the kitchen. She put them in the pot and stirred them. She said the words from the book. "Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. Make a friend for me to cuddle." She waited for something to happen. + +But nothing happened. She looked in the pot and saw only a mess. She felt sad and confused. She did not understand why the spell did not work. She sighed and said, "What did I do wrong?" + +She heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw a big dog. The dog had fur that was the same color as the things in the pot. The dog wagged its tail and licked her face. It barked and jumped on her. + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not like dogs. She did not want a dog as a friend. She screamed and ran away. The dog followed her. It thought she was playing. + +Lily ran to her mom and hid behind her. She said, "Mom, help! There is a dog in the house! It came from the pot!" + +Her mom looked at the dog and at the pot. She smiled and said, "Oh, Lily, you did the spell wrong. You mixed up the words. You said 'Make a friend for me to cuddle', not 'Make a cuddle for me to friend'. You made a cuddle, not a friend. A cuddle is a dog that likes to cuddle." + +Lily felt silly and sorry. She said, "Oh, I'm sorry, dog. I did not mean to make you. You are a nice dog, but I don't want a dog. Can you go back to the pot?" + +The dog looked at her and tilted its head. It did not understand. It wagged its tail and licked her hand. It wanted to stay with her. + +Lily sighed and said, "Maybe you can be my friend for a little while. But you have to be good and not jump on me. And you have to let me do other spells. OK?" + +The dog barked and nodded. It was happy. Lily smiled and said, "OK, then. Let's go and find a name for you. How about Cuddle?" +Ben and Lily were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Ben had a big stick that he pretended was a sword. Lily had a small basket that she pretended was a dragon. They ran around the grass and made loud noises. + +"Roar! I am a dragon and I will eat you!" Lily said. + +"No, you won't! I am a knight and I will fight you!" Ben said. + +They chased each other until they came to the fence. The fence was high and had a thin rail on top. Ben had an idea. He climbed on the fence and stood on the rail. He held his stick sword in one hand and tried to balance. + +"Look at me, Lily! I am a brave knight on a horse!" Ben said. + +Lily looked at him and gasped. She saw that the rail was very narrow and that Ben could fall. She ran to the fence and shouted. + +"Ben, get down! It is not safe! You will hurt yourself!" Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He was having too much fun. He waved his stick sword and made a loud sound. + +"Ha! I am the best knight in the world!" Ben said. + +But then he lost his balance. He wobbled and slipped. He fell off the fence and landed on the ground. His stick sword broke and his arm twisted. He cried out in pain. + +Lily ran to him and saw that he was bleeding. She was scared and sad. She hugged him and called for help. + +"Ben, I am sorry! I told you to get down! Why didn't you listen?" Lily said. + +But Ben did not answer. He was too hurt. He closed his eyes and wished he had listened. He wished he had not played with the stick sword. He wished he had not climbed on the fence. He wished he had not been a knight. He wished he had been a dragon. +Lily and Ben liked to play with their dad's old phone. It had a button that could record sounds and make them play again. They thought it was funny to record their voices and listen to them. + +One day, they found the phone in a drawer and decided to play with it in the garden. They recorded themselves saying hello, singing songs, and making animal noises. They laughed and had fun. + +But they did not see the big hole in the fence. A mean dog lived on the other side of the fence. He heard the sounds from the phone and got curious. He smelled the children and got angry. He wanted to bite them. + +He pushed his head through the hole and barked loudly. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the phone and ran to the house. They tried to escape from the dog. + +But the phone was still playing their sounds. The dog followed the sounds and found the hole. He squeezed his body through the hole and chased the children. He was faster than them. + +He caught Lily and bit her leg. She screamed and cried. Ben tried to help her, but the dog bit him too. They fell to the ground and bled. + +Their dad heard their screams and came out of the house. He saw the dog and the children. He was shocked and angry. He grabbed a stick and hit the dog. The dog ran away, but it was too late. + +Lily and Ben were hurt badly. They had deep wounds and infections. They had to go to the hospital. They had to stay there for a long time. They could not play anymore. They were sad and scared. + +The phone was still in the garden. It was broken and dirty. It still played their sounds, but no one heard them. +Lila liked to ride her bike. She had a pink bike with a bell and a basket. She rode her bike every day with her friend Ben. Ben had a blue bike with a horn and a flag. They liked to ride around the park and look at the flowers and the birds. + +One day, Lila saw something different in the park. It was a big purple thing on a tree. She stopped her bike and pointed at it. "What is that?" she asked Ben. + +Ben stopped his bike and looked at it. He shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe it is a prune." + +"A prune?" Lila asked. "What is a prune?" + +Ben said, "A prune is a fruit that is very dry and wrinkly. My grandma likes to eat prunes. She says they are good for her." + +Lila made a face. "That sounds yucky. I don't like dry and wrinkly things. I like juicy and sweet things. Like apples and oranges and grapes." + +Ben nodded. "Me too. Let's go and find some juicy and sweet things to eat. Maybe we can find a fruit stand or a bakery." + +Lila agreed. She rang her bell and Ben honked his horn. They rode their bikes away from the big purple thing on the tree. They did not want to eat a prune. They wanted to eat something yummy. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was yellow. She liked to draw suns and stars and flowers with yellow. One day, she saw a new crayon in the store. It was yellow, but it was not like her other crayons. It was a triangle. + +Lily wanted the triangle crayon very much. She asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said yes, but only if she was polite. Lily said please and thank you to the lady at the counter. She gave her some money and took the triangle crayon. She was very happy. + +When she got home, she ran to her room and opened the triangle crayon. She was surprised to see that it had three colors inside: yellow, orange and green. She tried to draw with it and saw that it made different shapes on the paper. She could make circles, squares and triangles with the triangle crayon. She liked it very much. She showed her mom and dad her drawings. They said they were very pretty and that she was very clever. Lily smiled and hugged them. She was glad she bought the triangle crayon. +Mia and Sam were best friends. They liked to play together at the park. One day, they saw a big cross on the grass. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at that cross!" Mia said. "It is so fancy!" + +"Can we touch it?" Sam asked. + +They ran to the cross and touched it. It felt smooth and cold. They liked how it sparkled in the sun. + +Suddenly, a man came out of a car. He looked angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get away from my cross! That is mine! I made it for a contest!" + +Mia and Sam were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know what a contest was. They let go of the cross and ran away. + +The man chased them and tried to grab them. He was very cross. + +"Leave us alone!" Mia cried. + +"Help!" Sam yelled. + +They ran to the swings, where they saw their moms. They hugged their moms and told them what happened. + +Their moms were not happy. They went to the man and talked to him. They told him he was wrong to yell at the kids. They told him the cross was not nice, but mean. They told him to say sorry. + +The man felt bad. He realized he was rude and mean. He said sorry to Mia and Sam. He gave them each a candy. He said they could look at his cross, but not touch it. + +Mia and Sam said thank you. They did not want to look at his cross anymore. They did not like it. They liked their moms better. They hugged their moms again and went to play on the slide. They were happy. They were still best friends. +Anna and Ben were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They were very happy. They wanted to see the big elephant and hear it make loud noises. They packed their bags with snacks and toys and water. + +"Are you ready to go?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben said. + +They got in the car and drove to the zoo. They saw many animals on the way. They saw cows and horses and dogs and cats. They saw birds and fish and monkeys and lions. But they did not see the elephant yet. + +"Where is the elephant?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe it is hiding," Anna said. + +They got to the zoo and ran to the elephant house. They saw a sign that said "Elephant Show Today". They were very excited. They followed the sign and found a big tent. They went inside and saw a lot of people and a big ring. + +"Look, there is the elephant!" Anna said. + +They saw a big gray elephant with a long trunk and big ears. It was wearing a hat and a coat and a scarf. It looked funny. It was standing on a ball and holding a stick. + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Ben said. + +They clapped and cheered. The elephant looked at them and smiled. It seemed happy. It did more tricks. It jumped and rolled and spun. It played a horn and a drum and a bell. It made loud noises. + +"Elephant, elephant, you are so smart and fun!" Anna and Ben said. + +They loved the elephant. They wanted to be friends with it. They wanted to hug it and feed it and play with it. They wanted to take it home. + +"Can we go and see the elephant up close?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom said. + +They waited until the show was over. They saw the elephant go to a corner of the tent. They followed it. They saw a man with a whip and a chain. He was the elephant's trainer. He looked mean. He hit the elephant and yelled at it. + +"Bad elephant, bad elephant, you did not do well today!" He said. + +The elephant looked sad and scared. It did not like the man. It did not like the whip and the chain. It did not like the hat and the coat and the scarf. It did not like the tricks. It wanted to be free. It wanted to be in the wild. It wanted to be with other elephants. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Anna and Ben said. + +They ran to the elephant and tried to help it. They tried to take off the hat and the coat and the scarf. They tried to break the whip and the chain. They tried to make the elephant happy. + +"Go away, go away, go away!" The man said. + +He was angry. He did not like Anna and Ben. He did not like them touching his elephant. He did not like them ruining his show. He swung his whip and hit Anna and Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna and Ben said. + +They cried and screamed. They were hurt and scared. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted to go home. + +The elephant saw Anna and Ben. It saw them being hit by the man. It saw them crying and screaming. It felt sorry for them. It felt angry at the man. It felt a big roar in its chest. It decided to do something. + +It lifted its trunk and grabbed the man. It lifted him up and threw him across the tent. It lifted its foot and crushed the ball. It lifted its stick and broke the horn and the drum and the bell. It made loud noises. + +"Elephant, elephant, what are you doing?" The people said. + +They were shocked and scared. They ran out of the tent. They called for help. They did not like the elephant. They did not like the noise. They did not like the mess. + +Anna and Ben saw the elephant. They saw it being angry and wild. They saw it making loud noises and making a mess. They were shocked and scared too. They did not like the elephant anymore. They did not want to be friends with it. They did not want to hug it and feed it and play with it. They did not want to take it home. + +They ran out of the tent too. They found their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried. They wanted to go home. + +They got in the car and drove away from the zoo. They did not see the elephant again. They did not talk about the elephant again. They were not happy. They were sad. They wished they had never seen the elephant. They wished they had never packed their bags. They wished they had never gone to the zoo. +Tom and Lily liked to play with water. They had a big hose in the garden. They could turn it on and off. They could spray water everywhere. It was fun. + +One day, Mom said, "Tom and Lily, you can play with the hose, but you have to be obedient. Do not spray water on the house, or the car, or the flowers. Only spray water on the ground, or on each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We will be obedient." They took the hose and ran to the garden. They turned on the water. They sprayed water on the ground. They made puddles and splashed in them. They sprayed water on each other. They laughed and got wet. + +But then, Tom had a naughty idea. He saw the cat sitting on the fence. He aimed the hose at the cat. He said, "Lily, look, I will spray the cat. It will be funny." He sprayed water on the cat. + +The cat did not like it. It hissed and jumped off the fence. It ran away. It was angry. Mom heard the noise. She came to the garden. She saw what Tom did. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, you were not obedient. You sprayed water on the cat. That was not nice. You have to say sorry to the cat. And you have to turn off the hose. No more water play for you today." + +Tom felt bad. He said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, cat. I will not do it again." He turned off the hose. He gave it to Lily. He went inside. Lily stayed in the garden. She sprayed water on the ground. She was obedient. She was happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They have fun together. + +One morning, Lily and Max wake up early. They want to play before breakfast. They jump out of their bed and run to their toy box. They pick their favorite cars and start to zoom them on the floor. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" they say. "My car is faster than yours!" + +They make loud noises with their mouths. They pretend their cars are racing and crashing. They laugh and shout. + +But Mom and Dad are still sleeping in their room. They hear the noise and get angry. They want to sleep more. They think Lily and Max are rude. + +They open their door and say, "Lily and Max, stop that noise! You are rude! You wake us up! It is too early to play. Go back to your bed and be quiet!" + +Lily and Max are scared. They drop their cars and look at Mom and Dad. They feel sorry. They did not know they were rude. They did not want to wake them up. + +They say, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. We did not mean to be rude. We just wanted to play. We love our cars. They zoom so fast." + +Mom and Dad sigh. They love Lily and Max. They know they are good kids. They just need to learn to be quiet in the morning. + +They say, "We love you, Lily and Max. But you need to be quiet when we are sleeping. You can play with your cars later. Now, go back to your bed and wait for the alarm. Then we can have breakfast and play together." + +Lily and Max nod. They hug Mom and Dad and say, "OK, Mom and Dad. We will be quiet. We will wait for the alarm. We love you too." + +They go back to their bed and cuddle with their cars. They whisper, "Zoom, zoom, zoom." They smile and close their eyes. They wait for the alarm. They dream of racing and crashing. They are happy. +Tom and Anna like to eat spaghetti. Spaghetti is long and thin and yummy. Mommy cooks spaghetti in a big pot with water and sauce. She says, "Be careful, it is hot!" + +Tom and Anna sit at the table and wait for their plates. Mommy gives them each a fork and a spoon. She says, "Use your fork and spoon to eat your spaghetti. Do not make a mess!" + +Tom and Anna try to eat their spaghetti. They use their fork and spoon to twist and scoop. But spaghetti is slippery and wiggly. Some spaghetti falls on the table. Some spaghetti falls on the floor. Some spaghetti falls on their clothes. + +Tom and Anna giggle. They think spaghetti is fun. They start to pull their spaghetti with their hands. They pull and pull and make long strings. They swing their spaghetti in the air. They wrap their spaghetti around their fingers. They throw their spaghetti at each other. + +Mommy sees what Tom and Anna are doing. She says, "Stop! Stop! You are making a big mess!" She takes away their plates and their spaghetti. She says, "You are not eating your spaghetti. You are playing with your spaghetti. That is not nice. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom and Anna are sad. They do not want to go to their room. They want to eat their spaghetti. They say, "Sorry, Mommy. We are sorry. We like spaghetti. We will not pull it anymore. Can we have some more, please?" + +Mommy sighs. She says, "Maybe later. But first, you have to clean up your mess. And then, you have to take a bath. You are covered in sauce. You look like little tomatoes!" +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. They wanted to serve the food to their dad and their big brother Sam, who were working hard in the garden. Mom said they could serve the salad and the bread, but they had to be careful and not spill anything. + +Tim and Kim took the big bowl of salad and the basket of bread and walked slowly to the garden. They saw their dad and Sam digging a hole in the east side of the yard. They wanted to plant a new tree there. Tim and Kim smiled and said, "Hello, dad and Sam! We have a surprise for you!" + +Dad and Sam stopped digging and looked at Tim and Kim. They saw the salad and the bread and their eyes lit up. They were very hungry and thirsty. They said, "Wow, thank you, Tim and Kim! You are very kind and helpful! You made our day!" + +Tim and Kim felt very happy and proud. They put the salad and the bread on a big blanket and invited their dad and Sam to sit down and eat. They all enjoyed the food and talked and laughed. They were a jolly family. + +The moral of the story is: Serving others can make you and them happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Anna says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. "Whee!" + +"Me next!" Ben says. He follows Anna and slides down. "Yay!" + +They do it again and again. They have fun. But then they see a line of kids waiting for the slide. + +"Uh-oh," Anna says. "We have to wait." + +Ben has an idea. He whispers to Anna. "Let's play a joke on them. We can delay the slide." + +"How?" Anna asks. + +"Watch me," Ben says. He climbs up the ladder again. But this time, he does not slide down. He sits on the top and makes a funny face. He sticks out his tongue and wiggles his ears. He pretends to be a purple monster. + +"Rawr!" he says. "I am the purple monster. I will not let you slide. You have to say please." + +The other kids laugh. They think Ben is funny. They say please and Ben slides down. He gives them a high-five. + +Anna likes the joke. She wants to try it too. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. She makes a funny face too. She crosses her eyes and puffs her cheeks. She pretends to be a purple fairy. + +"Twinkle!" she says. "I am the purple fairy. I will not let you slide. You have to say thank you." + +The other kids laugh. They think Anna is funny too. They say thank you and Anna slides down. She gives them a hug. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They play the joke on the other kids a few more times. Then they let them slide too. They share and take turns. They make new friends. + +The end. +Mia and Leo are twins. They love to play with their toys. But sometimes they are naughty. They do not share their toys. They fight and shout. + +One day, they want to play with the same car. Mia grabs the car from Leo. Leo cries and pulls the car back. Mia and Leo tug and tug. The car breaks. Mia and Leo are sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees the broken car and the twins. She is not happy. She says, "Mia and Leo, you are naughty. You do not share your toys. You break your toys. You make a mess. You are not allowed to play with your toys for one hour. You have to sit on the sofa and think about what you did." + +Mia and Leo feel sorry. They do not want to sit on the sofa. They want to play with their toys. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We will share our toys. We will not fight and shout. We will not break our toys. We will clean our mess. Please allow us to play with our toys." + +Mom sees that they are sorry. She says, "Mia and Leo, I love you. But you have to learn to be nice to each other. You have to take care of your toys. You have to listen to me. If you do that, I will allow you to play with your toys. But first, you have to hug and say sorry to each other." + +Mia and Leo hug and say sorry to each other. They smile and say, "Mom, we love you. We will be nice to each other. We will take care of our toys. We will listen to you." Mom smiles and says, "That's good. Now you can play with your toys. But remember to share and be gentle." Mia and Leo nod and say, "Yes, Mom." They go to their toys and play happily. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the sun. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a ball. They also had a dog named Spot. Spot was friendly and liked to chase the ball. + +One day, their dad said he would make a grill for lunch. He put some meat and corn on the grill and told the boys to watch it. He said he would be back soon. Tom and Sam were excited. They loved grill food. It smelled good and tasted yummy. + +But then, Spot saw the grill. He smelled the food too. He wanted to eat it. He ran to the grill and jumped on it. He knocked over the meat and the corn. He made a big mess. He started to eat the food. + +Tom and Sam saw what Spot did. They were angry and sad. They shouted at Spot. "Bad dog! Bad dog! You spoil our lunch! Go away!" They tried to push Spot away from the grill. But Spot was big and strong. He did not listen. He kept eating. + +Their dad heard the noise. He came back to the yard. He saw the grill and the food. He saw Tom and Sam and Spot. He was not happy. He said to the boys. "What happened here? Why did you let Spot spoil the grill? You should have watched it better. Now we have no lunch." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They said to their dad. "We are sorry, dad. We did not mean to let Spot spoil the grill. We were playing and we did not see him. He was too fast and too hungry. Can you forgive us?" + +Their dad sighed. He said to the boys. "I forgive you, boys. But you have to be more careful next time. Spot is a good dog, but he does not know better. You have to teach him not to touch the grill. And you have to listen to me when I tell you something. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They said to their dad. "We understand, dad. We will be more careful next time. We will teach Spot not to touch the grill. And we will listen to you when you tell us something. We love you, dad." + +Their dad smiled. He said to the boys. "I love you too, boys. Come on, let's go inside and find something else to eat. Maybe we can have some sandwiches and fruit. And maybe later, we can try the grill again. But this time, we will keep Spot away from it. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Sam smiled too. They said to their dad. "That sounds good, dad. Thank you, dad. You are the best dad." They hugged their dad and followed him inside. Spot followed them too. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was sorry too. He did not mean to spoil their lunch. He just wanted to share it. He loved them too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. Inside the box, there are many toys. Anna sees a doll with a pink bow in her hair. She likes the bow very much. She takes the doll and hugs it. + +"Look, Ben, I found a doll with a bow. She is so pretty. Can I keep her?" Anna asks. + +Ben looks at the doll. He likes the bow too. He wants to play with it. He says, "No, Anna, you cannot keep her. She is not yours. She is in the box. The box is for everyone. You have to share." + +Anna does not want to share. She holds the doll tighter. She says, "No, Ben, she is mine. I saw her first. You have many cars. You can play with them. Leave me alone." + +Ben is angry. He tries to take the doll from Anna. He pulls the bow. The bow breaks. The doll's hair falls off. Anna and Ben are shocked. They look at the doll. She is not pretty anymore. She is bald. + +Anna and Ben start to cry. They cry very loud. They cry so loud that a lady hears them. The lady is the owner of the box. She comes to the park. She sees Anna and Ben crying. She sees the doll with no hair. She is sad. + +"What happened here? Why are you crying? What did you do to the doll?" the lady asks. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not know what to say. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, lady. We wanted the doll with the bow. We fought over her. We broke her. We are sorry." + +The lady is kind. She says, "It's okay. I understand. You both liked the doll. But you should not fight. You should share. There are many toys in the box. They are available for everyone. You can play with them nicely. But you have to be careful. They are not new. They are old. They are fragile. They can break easily. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, lady. We understand. We will share. We will be careful. We will not break the toys. Thank you, lady." + +The lady smiles. She says, "You're welcome. Now, dry your tears. And have fun. But remember, when you are done, you have to put the toys back in the box. And say goodbye to the doll. She needs a rest. Maybe I can fix her bow and her hair later." + +Anna and Ben do as the lady says. They put the toys back in the box. They say goodbye to the doll. They say thank you to the lady. They hug each other. They are friends again. They go home happy. +Lily and Ben went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things that were old and original. They saw paintings, statues, bones, and pots. Lily liked the paintings best. She wanted to touch them and see how they felt. + +"Look, mom, this one is pretty!" Lily said, pointing at a painting of a lady with a big hat. + +"Yes, it is, but you can't touch it, Lily. It's very old and fragile. We have to be careful and respectful in the museum," mom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She reached out her hand and touched the painting. She felt something rough and sticky. She looked at her hand and saw some paint on it. She had peeled off some of the original paint from the painting! + +Ben saw what Lily did and got angry. He loved the museum and he knew that Lily had damaged something valuable. He slapped Lily on the arm and shouted, "Lily, you're bad! You ruined the painting! Mom, look what she did!" + +Lily felt a sting on her arm and a tear in her eye. She did not mean to ruin the painting. She was just curious. She slapped Ben back and cried, "Ben, you're mean! You hurt me! Mom, look what he did!" + +Mom heard the noise and saw the paint on Lily's hand and the painting. She also saw the slap marks on Lily's and Ben's arms. She was shocked and angry. She grabbed both of them and said, "Lily, Ben, you're both in trouble! You can't slap each other or touch the paintings! You have to apologize to each other and to the museum staff. Come on, we're leaving now!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to each other and to the museum staff. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful and respectful in the museum next time. +Ben likes to play with his red cap. He can put it on his head, or throw it in the air, or hide it under a pillow. He thinks his cap is very fun and special. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom and his cap. He sees a big slide and wants to try it. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He forgets to hold his cap and it falls off his head. + +"Oops!" he says. "My cap!" + +He looks down and sees a girl picking up his cap. She has long hair and a pink dress. She smiles and puts his cap on her head. + +"Hey, that's my cap!" Ben shouts. "Give it back!" + +The girl shakes her head. "No, it's my cap now. I like it. It's pretty." + +Ben feels angry and sad. He wants his cap back. He slides down and runs to the girl. He tries to grab his cap, but she moves away. + +"Stop it!" she says. "It's mine!" + +Ben and the girl start to fight over the cap. They pull and tug and yell. They don't listen to each other. + +Mom sees them and comes over. She looks at them and says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and the girl stop and look at mom. They both say, "She/he took my cap!" + +Mom sighs and says, "That's not nice. You should share and be kind. How would you feel if someone took your favorite thing?" + +Ben and the girl think for a moment. They both feel sorry. They don't want to make each other sad. + +Ben says, "I'm sorry. I like my cap a lot. It's my favorite." + +The girl says, "I'm sorry too. I think your cap is pretty. But it's not mine." + +She takes off the cap and gives it back to Ben. Ben smiles and says, "Thank you. You can play with it if you want. We can take turns." + +The girl smiles too and says, "Okay. That sounds fun. What's your name?" + +Ben says, "I'm Ben. What's yours?" + +The girl says, "I'm Lily. Do you want to slide with me?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, let's go." + +They hold hands and run to the slide. They slide together and laugh. They become friends and play with the cap. Mom watches them and smiles. She thinks they are very successful. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a new toy in the shop. It was a big ball with many colors, like a rainbow. They both wanted the ball very much. + +"Can we have the ball, please?" they asked their moms. + +"Sorry, kids, we don't have enough money for the ball," their moms said. "Maybe another day." + +Lily and Max were sad. They went to the park to play with their old toys. But they could not stop thinking about the rainbow ball. + +"Look, there is the ball!" Max said, pointing to a boy who was playing with the ball near the slide. "He must have bought it from the shop." + +"Let's go and ask him if we can play with it," Lily said. + +They ran to the boy and said hello. But the boy did not want to share his ball. He said it was his and he did not like to share. + +"Go away, this is my ball!" he said. "Find your own toys!" + +Lily and Max felt angry and hurt. They did not like the boy. They wanted to play with the ball too. They thought he was mean and selfish. + +"Please, can we have a turn?" they asked again. "We will be nice and careful with your ball." + +"No, no, no!" the boy said. "This is my new ball and I love it. You can't touch it!" + +He hugged the ball and ran away from them. Lily and Max chased him, but he was too fast. He ran to the other side of the park, where there was a big puddle. + +He did not see the puddle. He stepped on it and slipped. He fell down and dropped the ball. The ball rolled into the puddle and got wet and dirty. + +The boy cried. He was hurt and his ball was ruined. He wished he had shared his ball with Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max saw what happened. They felt sorry for the boy. They ran to him and helped him get up. + +"Are you okay?" they asked. + +The boy nodded. He looked at his ball and said, "I'm sorry. I was not nice to you. I should have shared my ball with you. Do you still want to play with it?" + +Lily and Max smiled. They said, "It's okay. We forgive you. We can still play with your ball. We can wash it and make it clean again." + +They took the ball and the boy to the fountain. They washed the ball and dried it with their shirts. The ball looked like a rainbow again. + +They played with the ball together. They had fun and became friends. They learned to share and be kind. They saw a real rainbow in the sky and made a wish. They wished for more days like this. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to watch the birds. The birds were playful. They flew and sang and hopped. + +One day, Tom saw a bird on the ground. It was brown and white and had a red spot on its head. Tom wanted to touch it. He urged Mia to come with him. + +"Look, Mia, a bird! Let's go see it!" he said. + +Mia was not sure. She thought the bird might be scared or hurt. She shook her head. + +"No, Tom, we should leave it alone. It might fly away or peck us," she said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran towards the bird. He reached out his hand. He wanted to feel its feathers. + +The bird did not like that. It was not playful. It was angry. It flapped its wings and opened its beak. It made a loud noise. + +"CAW! CAW! CAW!" + +The bird pecked Tom's hand. It hurt. Tom cried. He let go of the bird. The bird flew away. + +Mia ran to Tom. She hugged him. She said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she said. + +Tom nodded. He wiped his tears. He looked at his hand. It had a red mark. + +"It's okay, Mia. I'm okay. But I learned my lesson. I won't bother the birds anymore," he said. + +Mia smiled. She kissed his hand. She said good. + +"That's good, Tom. The birds are happy too. Let's go play something else," she said. + +They held hands and walked away. They saw a slide. They liked the slide. They ran and jumped and slid. They were playful. They had fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Dan. He says he is good at blocks. He asks Anna and Ben if he can join them. Anna and Ben say yes. They are nice. + +Dan starts to build with the blocks. He makes a big tower. He says it is the best tower ever. He says Anna and Ben's towers are silly. He laughs at them. Anna and Ben feel sad. They do not like Dan. + +Dan says he has a game. He says he will knock down his tower and catch the blocks. He says it is easy. He says Anna and Ben should try it too. He says he will help them. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to try the game. + +Dan tells Anna and Ben to stand close to their towers. He says he will count to three and then they will knock down their towers and catch the blocks. Anna and Ben trust Dan. They do what he says. + +Dan counts to three. He knocks down his tower and catches the blocks. He smiles. He says he is clever. But he does not help Anna and Ben. He knocks down their towers too. The blocks fall on Anna and Ben. They hurt. They cry. + +Dan laughs. He says Anna and Ben are foolish. He says they are bad at blocks. He says he does not want to play with them. He runs away with his blocks. + +Anna and Ben are angry. They do not like Dan. They say he is mean. They say he is not a friend. They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They say they are still friends. They pick up the blocks. They start to build again. They have fun. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Mom is making pasta with sauce for dinner. She tells Tim and Liz to watch the sauce and stir it sometimes. + +Tim and Liz take turns to stir the sauce. It smells good. They want to taste it. Tim says, "Can we have some sauce, Mom?" + +Mom says, "Not yet, sweeties. The sauce is very hot. You have to wait until it cools down. Then you can have some with your pasta." + +But Tim and Liz are very hungry. They do not want to wait. They think Mom is not looking. They sneak a spoon from the drawer. They dip it in the sauce. They put it in their mouths. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim and Liz scream. The sauce is very hot. It burns their tongues. They drop the spoon. The sauce spills on the floor. Mom hears them and runs to them. She sees the mess. She is angry. + +"What did you do, Tim and Liz?" Mom asks. "I told you not to touch the sauce. It is very hot. You could have hurt yourselves. And you made a big mess. Now I have to clean it up. And we have less sauce for dinner." + +Tim and Liz are sorry. They cry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to taste the sauce. We thought it was tasty. We did not listen to you. We learned our lesson." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I know you are sorry, Tim and Liz. But you have to listen to me. I know what is good for you. And you have to be careful in the kitchen. It can be dangerous. Now go wash your mouths with cold water. And then you can have some pasta with sauce. But it will not be as tasty as before." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a new bike. She can ride fast and do tricks. Ben has an old bike. He can ride slow and fall down. He is clumsy. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park. They see a big hill. Sara says, "Let's race to the top. The first one to get there will win a prize." Ben says, "OK, but what is the prize?" Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "The prize is...my bike! You can lend my bike for one day if you win." + +Ben is surprised. He likes Sara's bike. He says, "Really? You will lend me your bike?" Sara nods. She says, "Yes, but only if you win. Are you ready?" Ben says, "Yes, I am ready. Let's go!" + +They start to pedal. Sara is fast. She zooms up the hill. Ben is slow. He tries to catch up. He pushes hard. He is almost at the top. But then, he hits a rock. He loses his balance. He falls off his bike. He rolls down the hill. He is hurt. He cries. + +Sara hears Ben cry. She stops. She turns around. She sees Ben on the ground. She feels sorry. She rides down the hill. She gets off her bike. She runs to Ben. She says, "Are you OK, Ben? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you fall. It was just a game." + +Ben looks at Sara. He sees her bike. He says, "It's OK, Sara. I'm not too hurt. But I didn't win. I can't lend your bike." Sara smiles. She says, "You don't have to win to lend my bike. You are my friend. You can lend my bike anyway. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will make you feel better. Then we can play with my bike together." Ben smiles too. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are very nice. You are my best friend." They hug. They walk to the nurse. They are happy. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She saw many things that made her happy. She saw flowers, birds, and bugs. She liked to look at them and learn their names. + +One day, she saw a spider. The spider was very busy. It was making a web. The web was very organized. It had many lines and shapes. The spider moved on the web very fast. + +Lily wanted to talk to the spider. She said, "Hello, spider. You are very good at making a web. How do you do it?" + +The spider heard Lily. It stopped and looked at her. It said, "Hello, little girl. Thank you for your compliment. I make my web with my silk. I spin it from my body. I use it to catch my food." + +Lily was curious. She said, "What do you eat, spider?" + +The spider said, "I eat flies, mosquitoes, and other small insects. They get stuck on my web. Then I wrap them with my silk and eat them later." + +Lily was amazed. She said, "Wow, spider. You are very smart and organized. I like your web. It is very pretty. It shines in the sun." + +The spider smiled. It said, "Thank you, little girl. I like your dress. It is very colorful. It shines in the sun too." + +Lily and the spider became friends. They talked and played in the garden. They learned from each other. They had fun. +Tom and Lily went to a big restaurant with their mom and dad. They were very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. The restaurant had a lot of people and a lot of food. The waiter gave them a menu to look at. + +"What do you want to eat, Tom?" mom asked. + +"I want pizza!" Tom said. + +"What do you want to eat, Lily?" dad asked. + +"I want pasta!" Lily said. + +Mom and dad looked at the menu and picked something too. They told the waiter what they wanted and he went away. + +While they waited for their food, Tom and Lily looked around the restaurant. They saw a lot of things that they liked. They saw a big cake, a shiny piano, and a funny clown. They also saw a man and a woman who had a lot of money. They wore nice clothes and had big rings and watches. They looked very rich. + +"Look, mom, they are rich!" Tom said. + +"Yes, they are, Tom. But that doesn't mean they are happy," mom said. + +"Why not, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Because money can't buy everything, Lily. Money can't buy love, or friendship, or kindness. Those are the things that make us happy," mom said. + +"Oh, I see, mom. I love you, and dad, and Tom. And I have a lot of friends. And I try to be kind. So I am happy!" Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Me too," mom said. + +Then their food came and they ate it. It was very yummy. They thanked the waiter and gave him a tip. Then they left the restaurant and went home. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and climb trees. They also liked to eat oat for breakfast, because their mom said it was healthy and good for them. + +One day, they saw a big truck on their street. The truck had many colorful boxes and bags inside. Tom and Lily were very excite. They wanted to see what was in the truck. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said to Lily. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +They ran to the truck and climbed inside. They opened some of the boxes and bags. They saw many things they had never seen before. They saw candy, chips, cookies, and soda. They looked yummy and fun. + +"Wow, look at all this!" Tom said. "Let's try some." + +"Are you sure?" Lily asked. "Mom said we should only eat healthy things." + +"Mom is not here," Tom said. "And this is just for once. Come on, it won't hurt." + +Tom and Lily ate some of the candy, chips, cookies, and soda. They liked the taste and the colors. They ate more and more. They forgot about the oat and the truck. + +Soon, they felt sick. Their stomachs hurt and their mouths were dry. They wanted to stop eating, but they could not. They ate too much. + +The truck driver came back. He saw Tom and Lily in his truck. He was angry. He yelled at them and chased them out. He said they were bad and he would tell their mom. + +Tom and Lily ran away. They felt scared and sorry. They wished they had not eaten the things in the truck. They wished they had eaten their oat instead. They learned a lesson. They never ate junk food again. +Lily and Max loved to play hockey with their friends. They had a large net and a small ball. They wore helmets and gloves to be safe. They had fun hitting the ball with their sticks. + +One day, Lily and Max wanted to bake a cake for their mom. They asked their dad to help them. He said yes, but he had to do some work first. He told them to wait for him in the kitchen. He said he would be back soon. + +Lily and Max did not want to wait. They saw a big bowl and a spoon. They saw some eggs and some flour. They saw some sugar and some butter. They thought they knew how to bake a cake. They put everything in the bowl and mixed it. They made a big mess. + +They did not see their dad coming back. He saw the mess and was angry. He asked them what they were doing. They said they were baking a cake for mom. He said they should have waited for him. He said they could not bake a cake without a recipe. He said they wasted the food and made a mess. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They said they wanted to surprise mom. They said they loved her. Their dad hugged them and said he loved them too. He said he was not angry anymore. He said they could help him clean up the mess. He said they could bake a cake together later. He said they should always listen to him and be patient. + +Lily and Max learned their lesson. They helped their dad clean up the mess. They waited for him to bake a cake together. They gave the cake to their mom and she was happy. They said they loved her and she loved them too. They played hockey with their friends and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their puppy, Spot, in the garden. They threw a ball and Spot ran after it, wagging his tail. They laughed and clapped when he brought the ball back to them. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Lily said, patting his head. "You are so fast and smart!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the street. It was a big car, honking and speeding. Spot heard it too, and he ran towards the gate, barking. + +"Spot, no!" Ben shouted, running after him. "Come back, it's dangerous!" + +But it was too late. The car hit Spot and he flew in the air. He landed on the ground, not moving. Lily and Ben stopped and stared, their eyes wide and their mouths open. They felt a cold and heavy feeling in their chests. + +They ran to Spot and knelt beside him. They touched his fur and his ears, but he did not respond. He did not breathe or blink or make any sound. He was dead. + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They hugged each other and Spot, sobbing and shaking. They did not notice their mom, who came out of the house and saw what happened. She gasped and ran to them, her face pale and her eyes wet. + +"Oh, my babies, I'm so sorry!" she said, wrapping her arms around them. "It's not your fault, it's not your fault!" + +She paused and looked at Spot, her heart breaking. She loved him too. He was their family. She wished she could make him alive again, but she knew she couldn't. She kissed his head and whispered, "Goodbye, Spot. You were a good boy. We will always love you." +Lila and Ravi were on a trip with their family. They went to see a big temple. The temple had many statues and paintings. Lila and Ravi liked to look at them and ask questions. + +"Who is this?" Lila pointed to a statue of a man with a snake around his neck. + +"That is Shiva. He is a god. He can make and break things," their father told them. + +"Why does he have a snake?" Ravi asked. + +"The snake is his friend. It shows he is powerful and wise," their mother told them. + +Lila and Ravi nodded. They wanted to see more. They walked around the temple with their parents. They saw a statue of a woman with many arms. They saw a painting of a blue man playing a flute. They saw a big bell that made a loud sound when someone hit it. + +Lila and Ravi learned many things. They also had fun. But after a while, they became tired. Their feet hurt and their eyes felt heavy. + +"Can we go now?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, we can. We have seen enough for today," their father said. + +"Can you tell us more stories about the gods later?" Ravi asked. + +"Of course. I have many stories to tell you. But first, let's go and have some food and rest," their mother said. + +Lila and Ravi agreed. They held their parents' hands and left the temple. They were happy and curious. They wanted to hear more stories and see more temples. But they also wanted to sleep and dream. +Lily and Max were twins who lived on a big ranch with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, like the cows, the horses, and the chickens. They also liked to ride their bikes, draw pictures, and read books. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Max. She checked the barn, the stable, and the coop, but she could not find him. She started to feel worried and sad. She called his name, but he did not answer. + +Max was hiding behind a big tree near the fence. He heard Lily calling him, but he did not want to come out. He wanted to win the game and make Lily look for him longer. He thought it was funny and fun. He did not know that Lily was scared and lonely. + +Lily was about to give up and go back to the house, when she saw a big dog running towards the fence. The dog was not from their ranch. It was a stray dog that sometimes came to bother the animals. The dog was barking and growling. It looked mean and hungry. + +Lily saw Max behind the tree. She was happy to find him, but she was also afraid of the dog. She shouted to Max, "Max, come here! There is a bad dog! We have to run to the house!" + +Max heard Lily and saw the dog. He was scared too. He forgot about the game and ran to Lily. They held hands and ran as fast as they could to the house. The dog chased them, but they reached the door and slammed it shut. The dog could not get in. It barked and scratched, but then it gave up and ran away. + +Lily and Max hugged each other. They were safe and glad. They said sorry to each other for playing too long and not listening. They learned that hiding and seeking was not fun when someone was worried and lonely. They learned that they should always call and answer when they played. They learned that they should stick together and help each other when there was danger. They learned that they loved each other very much. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their house. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a cake. The cake looked yummy and sweet. + +"Let's go and see the cake!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily agreed. + +They ran across the street to the billboard. But they did not look both ways. A car was coming fast. The driver honked and braked. Tom and Lily were scared. They jumped back to the sidewalk. + +"Are you OK?" the driver asked. He was angry and worried. + +"Yes, we are OK. We are sorry. We wanted to see the cake." Tom said. + +"That was very silly and dangerous. You could have been hurt. You should always look both ways before you cross the street. Do you understand?" the driver said. + +"Yes, we understand. We will not do it again." Lily said. + +The driver nodded and drove away. Tom and Lily felt bad. They had made a mistake. They hugged each other. + +"Are you still my friend?" Tom asked. + +"Of course I am. I forgive you. Do you forgive me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. You are my best friend." Tom said. + +They smiled and walked back to the park. They decided to play with their toys instead of looking at the cake. They learned their lesson. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to race them and see who was faster. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily said, and they pushed their cars forward. The cars zoomed across the carpet, but Max's car hit a book and stopped. Lily's car reached the other side and she cheered. + +"I win, I win!" Lily said, excited. She picked up her car and waved it in the air. + +"No fair, you cheated!" Max said, angry. He grabbed his car and tried to push it again, but it was too late. + +"I did not cheat, you were just slow!" Lily said, sticking out her tongue. + +Max frowned and had an idea. He turned his car around and said, "Let's race again, but this time we reverse. We start from here and go to there." + +Lily looked at him and said, "Reverse? What does that mean?" + +"It means we go backwards, silly!" Max said, and showed her how to move his car in reverse. + +Lily thought that was funny and said, "OK, let's try it. But I will still win!" + +They put their cars on the floor again, facing the opposite direction. They counted to three and pushed their cars in reverse. The cars went backwards, but it was harder to steer them. Lily's car bumped into a chair and Max's car passed by. + +"I win, I win!" Max said, excited. He picked up his car and waved it in the air. + +"No fair, you cheated!" Lily said, angry. She grabbed her car and tried to push it again, but it was too late. + +"I did not cheat, you were just slow!" Max said, sticking out his tongue. + +Lily and Max looked at each other and started to laugh. They realized that racing in reverse was fun and silly. They decided to race again, but this time they switched cars. They had a lot of fun playing with their toy cars on the floor. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Watch out, Lily!" Ben said. "There is a wreck ahead. You have to stop or you will hit it." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She wanted to win the race. She made her car go faster and faster. She did not see the wreck. It was a pile of blocks that their baby brother had knocked over. Lily's car crashed into the blocks and flew in the air. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. She felt a bump on her head. Her car was broken. She started to cry. + +Ben ran to Lily and hugged her. He was sorry that she got hurt. He was also confused. Why did she not listen to him? He tried to warn her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "Are you okay?" + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She was okay, but she was sad. She liked her car. She wished she had listened to Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "You were right. I should have stopped. Can we fix my car?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He was glad that Lily was okay. He liked his sister. He wanted to help her. + +"Let's try," Ben said. "Maybe we can use some tape and glue. And then we can play again. But this time, let's be careful and listen to each other." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She agreed with Ben. She learned her lesson. She wanted to play nicely with him. They picked up their cars and the blocks and went to find some tape and glue. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were excited to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They loved to play in the sand, build castles, and look for shells. They also liked to splash in the water, but only when it was warm. + +Today, the water was very cold. Lily and Sam dipped their toes in the ocean and felt a shiver. "Brrr, it's like ice!" Lily said. "Let's go back to the sand." + +But Sam was more enthusiastic. He wanted to swim and have fun. He ran into the water and jumped over the waves. He laughed and shouted, "Come on, Lily, it's not that bad!" + +Lily watched him from the shore. She was curious, but also scared. She wondered how he could stand the cold. She decided to try it too. She took a deep breath and ran after him. + +But as soon as she reached him, she felt a big wave hit her. She gasped and felt the water go up her nose. She coughed and cried, "Help, Sam, help!" + +Sam heard her and quickly swam to her. He grabbed her hand and pulled her back to the sand. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her eyes. She was glad Sam was there. She said, "Thank you, Sam, you're a good brother. But I don't like the ocean today. It's too cold. It makes me freeze." + +Sam smiled and said, "Me too, Lily, me too. Let's go and warm up with mom and dad. Maybe they have some hot chocolate for us." + +Lily and Sam ran to their parents, who wrapped them in towels and gave them hugs and kisses. They drank some hot chocolate and ate some cookies. They felt cozy and happy. They decided they liked the beach, but only when the water was warm. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with boats. They had a big boat made of wood and a small boat made of paper. They went to the pond to sail their boats and have fun. + +"Look, my boat is faster than yours!" Tom said, as he pushed his wooden boat with a stick. "No, mine is faster!" Lily said, as she blew on her paper boat. They raced their boats across the water, laughing and cheering. + +But then, a big duck came to the pond. It saw the boats and thought they were food. It swam towards them, quacking loudly. "Oh no, a duck!" Tom said, scared. "It will eat our boats!" Lily said, worried. They tried to get their boats back, but they were too far. + +The duck reached the boats and snapped them up with its beak. It ate the wooden boat and the paper boat in one gulp. It thought they were yummy. Lily and Tom were sad. They cried and hugged each other. They had no more boats to play with. + +The duck was happy. It had a full belly. It swam away, looking for more food. It did not care about Lily and Tom. It did not know they were sad. It was a mean duck. +Tom and Amy were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of rocks. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Amy said. "But be careful. The rocks might be sharp or loose." + +They started to climb the hill. They held on to the rocks and stepped on the dirt. They went higher and higher. They felt happy and brave. + +But then, Tom saw a big crack in the rock. He wanted to see what was inside. He put his hand in the crack and pulled. The rock did not yield. He pulled harder. The rock did not yield. He pulled even harder. The rock did not yield. + +"Tom, stop!" Amy said. "You might break the rock!" + +But Tom did not listen. He pulled with all his might. The rock did not yield. It cracked. It broke. It fell. It made a loud noise. It hit other rocks. They cracked. They broke. They fell. They made louder noises. + +Tom and Amy were scared. They saw a lot of rocks falling down the hill. They saw dust and dirt flying in the air. They saw the sun hiding behind the clouds. It became dark. They heard people shouting and running. They wanted to go down. They wanted to be safe. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Amy said. "You made the rocks angry!" + +"I'm sorry, Amy!" Tom said. "I didn't mean to! I just wanted to see!" + +They held each other's hands. They looked for a way down. They hoped the rocks would stop falling. They hoped the sun would come back. They hoped their parents would find them. They learned a lesson. They would not pull on the rocks again. +One day, a small beetle was walking on a leaf. He saw a shiny drop of water on the leaf. He wanted to drink it. He walked to the drop of water. + +But another beetle was there. He was bigger and stronger than the small beetle. He said, "This is my water. Go away!" + +The small beetle was scared. He said, "Please, can I have some water? I am very thirsty." + +The bigger beetle said, "No, you cannot. This is mine. If you try to drink it, I will bite you." + +The small beetle was sad. He looked around. He saw another leaf. There was another drop of water on it. He thought, "Maybe I can steal that water. The bigger beetle will not see me." + +He ran to the other leaf. He drank the water. It was sweet and cool. He felt happy. + +But the bigger beetle saw him. He was angry. He said, "Hey, you stole my water! That is not fair!" + +He chased the small beetle. The small beetle was afraid. He ran away. He hid under a rock. + +He said, "I am sorry. I was thirsty. Please do not hurt me." + +The bigger beetle said, "You should not steal. Stealing is bad. You should ask before you take something." + +The small beetle said, "You are right. I was wrong. I will not steal again. Can we be friends?" + +The bigger beetle said, "Maybe. But you have to share with me. Sharing is good. Do you have anything to share with me?" + +The small beetle said, "I have a piece of apple. It is juicy and sweet. Do you want some?" + +The bigger beetle said, "Yes, I do. Thank you. That is very nice of you." + +The small beetle and the bigger beetle shared the apple. They ate and drank. They felt happy. They became friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of dress-up clothes. They could change into different costumes and pretend to be anyone they wanted. + +One day, they decided to be a princess and a pirate. Lily put on a pink dress and a crown, and Ben wore a striped shirt and a hat with a feather. They had a lot of fun acting out their roles, until they got thirsty. + +"Let's have some juice," Lily said. "I want the red juice, it's perfect for a princess." + +"No, I want the red juice, it's perfect for a pirate," Ben said. "You can have the yellow juice, it's for babies." + +They both reached for the same bottle of juice and started to pull and tug. The bottle slipped from their hands and spilled all over the floor. + +"Oh no, look what you did!" Lily cried. + +"It's your fault, you were being greedy!" Ben shouted. + +They both started to cry and ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked, seeing the mess and the tears. + +"Lily and Ben told her what happened and blamed each other for the spill. Mom shook her head and said, "You both made a mistake. You should have shared the juice and been kind to each other. It doesn't matter what color the juice is, it's the same inside. And it doesn't matter what you wear, you're still my perfect children." + +She hugged them and gave them each a glass of water. She said, "Next time, remember to use your words and not your hands. And don't judge things by their appearance, but by their value." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they were sorry. They hugged each other and said they loved each other. They went back to their box of dress-up clothes and changed into new costumes. They decided to be a doctor and a nurse, and pretended to heal their stuffed animals. They shared their juice and their toys, and had a lot of fun. They learned their lesson and were happy. +Anna likes to visit her grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. Anna likes to play in the garden with her ball and her doll. + +One day, Anna sees something new in the garden. It is a triangle. It is big and red and shiny. Anna wants to touch it. She runs to the triangle and puts her hand on it. + +But the triangle is not nice. It is hot and sharp. It hurts Anna's hand. Anna cries and runs back to grandma. Grandma hugs Anna and puts a bandage on her hand. + +Grandma tells Anna that the triangle is a sign. It tells people to stay away from the fire. The fire is in a pit where grandma burns old things. The fire is dangerous and can hurt people. + +Anna learns to be careful with the fire and the triangle. She plays with her ball and her doll in the safe part of the garden. She is happy to visit her grandma. +Sam and Ben were brothers. They liked to play outside in the sun. They had a big ball that they kicked and threw to each other. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go. She said yes, but be careful and come back soon. They said okay and ran to the hill. + +The hill was steep and hard to climb. They had to use their hands and feet to go up. They were tired and hot, but they did not give up. They wanted to see the top. They said to each other, we are almost there, we can do it. + +They reached the top and looked around. They saw a great view of the sky, the trees, and the houses. They felt happy and proud. They decided to relax and lie down on the ground. They closed their eyes and smiled. + +They did not see the big snake that was hiding in the grass. The snake was hungry and angry. It saw the boys and moved closer. It opened its mouth and bit Sam on the leg. Sam screamed and woke up Ben. Ben saw the snake and screamed too. They tried to run away, but it was too late. The snake bit Ben on the arm. They fell down and cried. They wished their mom was there. They wished they never climbed the hill. They wished they stayed home and played with their ball. But it was too late. The snake had poisoned them. They stopped crying and closed their eyes. They did not wake up again. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with red apples. They wanted to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Can we borrow your ladder, Dad?" Sara asked her father, who was working in the shed. + +"Sure, but be careful. The ladder is tall and the tree is high. You need to be brave and hold on tight," Dad said. He gave them the ladder and a basket. + +Sara and Tom carried the ladder to the tree. They put it against the trunk. Sara climbed up first. She reached for an apple. + +"Wow, this apple is so shiny and juicy!" she said. "Here, Tom, catch!" She threw the apple to Tom, who was waiting below. + +Tom caught the apple and put it in the basket. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. Your turn to climb down. I want to go up and get another apple." + +Sara climbed down the ladder. She gave Tom a high-five. "You are brave, too, Tom. Let's share the apples when we are done," she said. + +They took turns climbing the ladder and picking apples. They filled the basket with red apples. They were happy and proud. + +They brought the ladder and the basket back to Dad. They thanked him for letting them borrow the ladder. They washed the apples and ate them. They were sweet and crunchy. + +Sara and Tom hugged each other. They were best friends. They liked to play in the garden. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"How can we get the apples?" Anna asks. "They are too high." + +Ben has an idea. He says, "We can plan to get a ladder. A ladder is a thing with steps that helps you go up. We can find a ladder and put it on the tree. Then we can climb the ladder and get the apples." + +Anna likes Ben's plan. She says, "Yes, let's do that. Where can we find a ladder?" + +They look around the park. They see a shed with some tools. They think there might be a ladder in the shed. They run to the shed and open the door. They see a ladder inside. They are happy. + +They take the ladder and carry it to the tree. They put the ladder on the tree and make sure it is safe. They take turns to climb the ladder and pick some apples. They put the apples in a basket. + +They are proud of their plan. They say, "We did it! We got the apples!" + +They sit under the tree and eat some apples. They share some apples with a squirrel and a bird. They think the apples are yummy. They are different from the apples they get at home. They are sweeter and juicier. + +They thank the tree for the apples. They say, "Thank you, tree, for giving us these apples. You are a nice tree." + +They put the ladder back in the shed. They take the basket and go home. They tell their moms and dads about their plan and their adventure. They say, "We had fun today. We made a plan and used a ladder. We picked some apples from a big tree. They were different and delicious. We want to do it again." +Mia liked to eat avocado toast for breakfast. She used a knife to spread the green avocado on the bread. She thought it was yummy and healthy. + +One day, she saw her little brother Leo playing with her knife. He wanted to make avocado toast too. But he did not know how to use the knife. He tried to cut the avocado, but it was too tough. He pushed harder and harder, until the knife slipped and cut his finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Leo cried. He dropped the knife and the avocado. He ran to Mia and showed her his finger. It was bleeding and hurting. + +Mia felt sorry for Leo. She hugged him and said, "Don't cry, Leo. I will help you. Come, let's go to Mommy. She will make it better." + +She took Leo to Mommy, who cleaned his finger and put a band-aid on it. She also gave him a kiss and a hug. She said, "Leo, you should not play with knives. They are dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. Next time, ask Mia or me to help you with the avocado. OK?" + +Leo nodded and said, "OK, Mommy. I'm sorry. I just wanted to make avocado toast like Mia. I like avocado toast." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I know, Leo. I like avocado toast too. But you have to be careful and patient. Avocado is tough, but not as tough as you. You are a brave and strong boy. And you have a kind and loving sister. How about we make some avocado toast together, for you and Mia?" + +Leo and Mia cheered and said, "Yes, please, Mommy!" + +They went to the kitchen and made some avocado toast together. They spread the avocado on the bread, and added some salt and pepper. They ate it with some milk and fruit. They thanked Mommy and said it was delicious. + +They learned that playing with knives is not fun, but sharing avocado toast is. They also learned that they should help each other and be careful with tough things. They hugged each other and said, "We love you, Mommy. We love you, avocado toast. We love you, each other." +Anna and Ben were twins who lived in a small town. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they decided to explore the woods near their house. They took a basket with some bread and cheese that their mom had provided for them. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big, dark cave. "Let's go inside and see what's there," Ben said. He was brave and curious. "No, let's not," Anna said. She was scared and careful. "It might be dangerous. There might be bears or bats or spiders." + +Ben did not listen to Anna. He ran towards the cave with Spot. "Come on, Anna, don't be a baby," he shouted. Anna did not want to be left alone, so she followed him. She hoped nothing bad would happen. + +Inside the cave, it was cold and damp. Ben and Spot used a flashlight to look around. They saw some rocks and some bones and some shiny things. "Wow, look at this," Ben said. He picked up a necklace with a blue stone. "It's so pretty. Maybe it belongs to a princess or a pirate." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It came from deeper in the cave. It sounded angry and hungry. Ben and Anna were very scared. They dropped the necklace and the flashlight and ran back to the entrance. Spot barked and ran with them. + +They made it out of the cave and ran all the way home. They told their mom what had happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're safe. You should never go into strange places without me. You don't know what might be there. Next time, stay in the town where it's safe and friendly." Anna and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson. They never went back to the cave again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. But today they have a problem. They both want the same shirt. The shirt is red and has a big star on it. + +"Give me the shirt!" Tom says. He pulls the shirt from Sam's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He pulls the shirt back from Tom's hand. + +They fight for the shirt. They tug and push and shout. They are not happy. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes to the room and sees the fight. She is not happy too. "Why are you fighting? You have many shirts. You can share." + +"But this is the best shirt!" Tom and Sam say. They still hold the shirt. + +Mom has an idea. She takes a coin from her pocket. "Let's play a game. I will toss the coin. If it is heads, Tom gets the shirt. If it is tails, Sam gets the shirt. OK?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They let go of the shirt. Mom tosses the coin. It spins in the air and lands on the floor. + +"It is heads!" Tom says. He is happy. He grabs the shirt and puts it on. + +"It is tails!" Sam says. He is sad. He looks at the shirt and sighs. + +Mom hugs Sam. "Don't be sad, Sam. You are lucky too. You have a good friend. And you have another shirt. Look, it is blue and has a rocket on it. Do you like it?" + +Sam smiles. He likes rockets. He takes the blue shirt and puts it on. "Yes, I like it. Thank you, Mom." + +Tom sees Sam's smile. He feels sorry. He goes to Sam and says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam nods. He is happy. He says, "Yes, I want to play with you. You are a good friend." + +They hug and say sorry. They are friends again. They play with cars and balls. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She smiles and says, "Good boys." +Lily was a girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She drew flowers, animals, houses and people. She admired her drawings and hung them on the wall. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He saw her drawings and said, "These are bad. You can't draw well. Look at my drawings. They are better." He showed her his drawings of cars, rockets, robots and monsters. He admired his drawings and said, "You should draw like me." + +Lily was angry. She said, "No, I like my drawings. They are pretty and nice. I don't want to draw like you. You are mean." She took his drawings and tore them into pieces. She threw them on the floor. + +Max was furious. He said, "You are a bad sister. You are stubborn and rude. You don't know how to share." He took her crayons and papers and ran out of the room. He locked the door behind him. + +Lily was sad. She cried and banged on the door. She wanted her crayons and papers back. She wanted to draw more. She said, "Please, Max, give me back my crayons and papers. I'm sorry I tore your drawings. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just like my drawings too. Can we be friends again?" +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big ball on the grass. Lily wanted to play with the ball, but Sam said no. He said it was his ball and he did not want to share. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She asked Sam to be generous and let her have a turn with the ball. But Sam ignored her. He kicked the ball away from her and ran after it. He did not care about Lily's feelings. + +Lily decided to find another friend to play with. She walked around the park and saw a girl with a bike. The girl's name was Mia. Mia smiled at Lily and asked her if she wanted to ride her bike. Lily said yes and thanked Mia. Mia was generous and let Lily use her bike. + +Lily and Mia had fun riding the bike around the park. They took turns and helped each other. They laughed and talked and became friends. They did not see Sam, who was still playing with his ball alone. + +Sam felt bored and lonely. He looked for Lily, but he could not find her. He saw her bike with Mia, but he did not say sorry or ask to join them. He was too proud and stubborn. He missed his chance to make up with Lily and have more fun. He learned that being selfish and ignoring others was not a good way to be a friend. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had many different colors and shapes of vehicles. They pretended that they were driving to different places and doing different jobs. + +One day, Tom said to Anna, "Let's go to the factory. We can see how they make the cars and trucks. Maybe they will give us some new ones." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She liked the idea of going to the factory. She wondered what it looked like and what it sounded like. She hoped they would see some big machines and some nice people. + +They took their toy cars and trucks and walked to the factory. It was not far from their house. They saw a tall fence around the factory. They saw a big gate with a sign that said "No Entry". They saw some smoke coming out of a chimney. They heard some loud noises from inside. + +They walked along the fence until they found a small hole. They peeked through the hole and saw a lot of cars and trucks moving on a conveyor belt. They saw some people wearing helmets and gloves working on the vehicles. They saw some sparks and some paint. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "They are making the cars and trucks. They are so fast and so good. I wish I could work there." + +"Me too," Anna said. "They are so cool and so pretty. I wish I could have one of them." + +They watched for a long time, until they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing here?" the voice said. It was a man wearing a uniform and a badge. He looked angry and stern. + +Tom and Anna turned around and saw the man. They felt scared and guilty. They did not know what to say. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tom said. "We just wanted to see the factory. We like cars and trucks. We did not mean to do anything bad." + +The man looked at them and softened his expression. He saw their toy cars and trucks and their curious eyes. + +"I see," he said. "Well, you should not be here. This is a dangerous place. You could get hurt or lost. You should go back to your home. And don't mention this to anyone, okay?" + +Tom and Anna nodded and said, "Okay, sir. We are sorry. We will go now." + +The man helped them get out of the hole and gave them a gentle pat on the head. + +"Be careful, kids," he said. "And have fun with your toys. Maybe someday you can work here, if you study hard and follow the rules." + +Tom and Anna thanked the man and ran back to their house. They still liked the factory, but they also learned a lesson. They decided to play with their toy cars and trucks in their backyard, where it was safe and fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They named him Frosty and said he was their friend. + +One day, a mean boy came and kicked Frosty's hat off. He laughed and said, "Your snowman is silly and ugly. He is not a real friend. He is just a pile of snow." + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They shouted, "Stop it! Leave Frosty alone! He is our friend and we love him. He has a spirit and he is kind." + +The mean boy did not listen. He kicked Frosty's scarf and carrot nose off. He said, "No, he does not. He has no spirit and he is icy. He cannot talk or play or hug. He is nothing." + +Anna and Ben cried and ran to Frosty. They tried to fix him, but he was broken. They hugged him and said, "We are sorry, Frosty. We wish you could talk to us and tell us how you feel." + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was Frosty. He said, "Don't cry, Anna and Ben. I can talk to you and I feel your love. You gave me a spirit and a heart. You are my real friends and I love you too." + +Anna and Ben were surprised and happy. They smiled and said, "Frosty, you can talk! How is that possible?" + +Frosty said, "It is possible because you believed in me and you were kind to me. You repeated your words of love and kindness to me, and they made me alive. You are the best friends I ever had." + +The mean boy heard Frosty and was scared. He ran away and never bothered them again. Anna and Ben played with Frosty and had fun. They learned that words have power and that love can make miracles. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and loving to others, and they will be kind and loving to you. Believe in yourself and your friends, and you can do amazing things. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll that she liked to dress up and comb. Tom had a small car that he liked to zoom around and make noises. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try something new. + +"Let's play shrink," Tom said. "We can pretend we are very tiny and explore the house." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But how do we shrink?" + +Tom had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and came back with a big cardboard box. He cut a hole in the side and said, "This is our shrinking machine. We go inside and we become small." + +Lily was curious. She followed Tom into the box and closed the flap. They waited for a few seconds and then opened the flap again. They looked around and gasped. Everything seemed huge. The couch was like a mountain, the table was like a roof, and the toys were like giants. + +"We did it!" Tom said. "We are small!" + +They climbed out of the box and started to explore. They saw a lot of things they never noticed before, like dust, crumbs, and bugs. They also had to be careful of dangers, like the cat, the vacuum, and the door. They had a lot of adventures, but they also got tired and hungry. + +"Let's go back to the box and become big again," Lily said. + +"Okay," Tom said. "But where is the box?" + +They looked around and realized they had wandered too far. They couldn't see the box anymore. They felt scared and lost. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "We are too small!" + +Just then, they heard a familiar voice. It was their mom. She had come home from work and was looking for them. + +"Lily, Tom, where are you?" she called. + +"Mom, we are here!" Tom shouted. "We are in the living room, but we are small!" + +Mom heard their tiny voices and looked around. She saw them on the floor, waving their arms. She was surprised and confused, but she quickly picked them up and put them on her shoulder. + +"What happened to you?" she asked. "How did you shrink?" + +Tom and Lily told her about their game and their box. Mom smiled and said, "That was very creative, but also very silly. Don't worry, I know how to fix this." + +She carried them to the kitchen and put them on the counter. She opened the microwave and said, "This is our growing machine. We put you inside and you become big." + +Lily and Tom were nervous. They didn't like the microwave. It looked dark and scary. + +"Is it safe?" Lily asked. + +"Of course," Mom said. "It's just like the box, but in reverse. Trust me, I'm your mom. I'm reliable." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They trusted their mom. She put them in the microwave and closed the door. She pressed a button and waited for a few seconds. Then she opened the door and saw them. They were big again. They were happy and relieved. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said. "You are the best!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "You're welcome, my loves. But next time, please don't play shrink. It's too dangerous. And don't use the microwave. It's not a toy. Okay?" + +"Okay," Lily and Tom said. "We're sorry, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I love you. Now, let's go have some snacks. You must be hungry." + +They followed Mom to the table and ate some cookies and milk. They told her about their adventures and their discoveries. Mom listened and laughed. She was glad they were safe and curious. She was proud of them. She was their mom. She was reliable. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat their meal. Mom said, "Wait a little. I have to change the baby. He is wet and dirty." + +Tom and Lily did not want to wait. They saw a big pot on the stove. It smelled good. They climbed on a chair and looked inside. It was soup. White soup with noodles and chicken. + +"Let's eat some soup," Tom said. "Mom will not know." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But be careful. It is hot." + +They took two spoons and dipped them in the pot. They blew on the soup and put it in their mouths. It was yummy. They ate more and more. + +But the soup was not soup. It was glue. Mom was making a craft with the baby. She put the glue in the pot to keep it warm. She forgot to tell Tom and Lily. + +Soon, Tom and Lily felt sick. Their mouths and throats were sticky and sore. They could not talk or swallow. They cried and coughed. + +Mom heard them and ran to the kitchen. She saw the pot and the spoons. She was shocked and scared. She called the doctor and the ambulance. She hugged Tom and Lily and said, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. This is my fault." + +Tom and Lily went to the hospital. They had to stay there for a long time. They had to drink a lot of water and take a lot of medicine. They missed their home and their toys and their friends. They learned a hard lesson. They never ate soup from a pot again. +Lily was a spoiled girl who liked to have everything her way. She had many toys, dresses and books, but she was not happy. She wanted to have more friends to play with, but she was not nice to them. She always bossed them around and made fun of their clothes. + +One day, she saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Anna, and she wore a uniform. Lily thought that Anna looked boring and poor. She decided to invite her to her birthday party, but only to show off her things and make her feel bad. + +"Hi, Anna. Do you want to come to my party?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, thank you. When is it?" Anna said. + +"It's on Saturday. But you have to wear something nice, not your ugly uniform. And don't touch my toys, they are too good for you." Lily said. + +Anna felt hurt by Lily's words, but she did not say anything. She hoped that Lily would be nicer at the party. + +On Saturday, Anna went to Lily's house. She wore a pretty dress that her mom had made for her. She brought a small gift for Lily, a book of fairy tales. She thought that Lily would like it. + +But Lily did not like it. She opened the gift and threw it away. She said that it was a stupid book, and that she had many better ones. She ignored Anna and played with her other guests, who were also spoiled and rude. + +Anna felt sad and lonely. She wished she had never come to the party. She looked around and saw a corner where Lily had piled up her old toys. She went there and picked up a doll. The doll had a torn dress and a missing eye, but Anna thought that it was beautiful. She hugged the doll and whispered to it. + +"Hello, doll. I'm Anna. Do you want to be my friend? I will take good care of you. You are not ugly, you are special." + +The doll seemed to smile at Anna. Anna felt happy and warm. She did not care about Lily and her things anymore. She had found a true friend. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran to find a good spot to hide. He saw a big tree with a hole in it. He thought it was an impressive place to hide. He crawled inside the hole and waited for Lily to find him. + +Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around the park and tried to guess where Tom was hiding. She saw a slide, a swing, a bench, and a fountain. She did not see Tom. She wondered if he was hiding behind something. She walked around the park and looked behind the slide, the swing, the bench, and the fountain. She did not find Tom. + +Tom heard Lily's footsteps and giggled. He thought he was very clever to hide in the tree. He hoped Lily would not give up and find him soon. He liked playing hide and seek, but he also liked being found. He peeked out of the hole and saw Lily walking near the tree. He decided to give her a clue. He whispered, "Lily, Lily, I am in the dark." + +Lily heard Tom's voice and looked around. She did not see him. She heard him whisper again, "Lily, Lily, I am in the dark." She thought hard and tried to guess what he meant. She looked at the sky and saw that it was getting dark. She looked at the shadows and saw that they were getting long. She looked at the tree and saw that it had a hole in it. She guessed that Tom was hiding in the hole. + +Lily ran to the tree and shouted, "Tom, I found you!" She reached into the hole and pulled Tom out. Tom laughed and hugged Lily. He said, "You are a good seeker, Lily. You guessed right. I was hiding in the dark." Lily smiled and said, "You are a good hider, Tom. You picked an impressive place to hide. But I am glad I found you. It is getting dark and we have to go home." Tom and Lily held hands and ran to their parents. They said goodbye to the park and the tree and went home. They had fun playing hide and seek in the park. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But today they were sick. They had to stay in bed and drink soup. They felt hot and tired. They did not like being sick. + +Mom came in with a tray. On the tray there were two bowls of soup, two spoons, and two crackers. She smiled and said, "Here you go, my loves. Eat your soup and you will feel better soon." + +Tom and Lily looked at the tray. They did not want to eat soup. They wanted to play. They thought soup was boring. They made faces and said, "No, thank you, Mom. We don't like soup." + +Mom frowned and said, "But you have to eat something, my loves. Soup is good for you. It will help you fight the germs. Please, try a little bit." + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not want to try. They pushed the tray away. They said, "No, Mom. We want to play. We are not hungry." + +Mom sighed and said, "I know you want to play, my loves. But you can't play when you are sick. You have to rest and eat. How about this? If you eat your soup, I will read you a story. Any story you want. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They liked stories. They liked Mom's voice. They thought maybe soup was not so boring. They nodded and said, "OK, Mom. We will eat our soup. But only if you read us a story." + +Mom smiled and said, "Deal, my loves. Eat your soup and I will read you a story. I hope you will like it. And I hope you will feel better soon." +Lily hated the barber. She did not like the big chair, the loud scissors, or the wet spray. She did not want to cut her hair. She liked her hair long and curly. + +But Mommy said she had to go. She said it was too hot and too messy. She said Lily would look pretty and fresh. She said the barber was nice and gentle. + +Lily did not believe Mommy. She cried and kicked and hid under the bed. Mommy was not happy. She pulled Lily out and put her in the car. She drove to the barber shop. + +There, Lily saw a man with a big smile. He was the barber. He had a lot of toys and books and stickers. He was enthusiastic. He said hello to Lily and gave her a lollipop. He said he would make her hair look beautiful. + +Lily was curious. She liked the lollipop and the toys and the books and the stickers. She decided to give the barber a chance. She climbed on the big chair and let him spray her hair. He was nice and gentle. He cut her hair with the loud scissors, but he made funny faces and noises. He made her laugh. + +When he was done, he showed her a mirror. Lily saw her hair. It was short and neat and shiny. She looked pretty and fresh. She liked her hair. She smiled and thanked the barber. He gave her another lollipop and a sticker. He said she was a good girl. + +Lily was happy. She hugged Mommy and said sorry for being naughty. Mommy hugged her back and said she was proud of her. She said she loved her hair. She said the barber was a friend. + +Lily agreed. She did not hate the barber anymore. She liked the barber. She said she would come back again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Anna's house. Anna has a big closet in her room. She says, "Let's play in the closet. It is fun and dark." + +Ben is scared of the dark. He says, "No, I don't want to play in the closet. It is scary and cold." He wants to play with Anna's toys. He sees a red ball on the floor. He says, "Let's play with the ball. It is bright and round." + +Anna is mad at Ben. She says, "No, I don't want to play with the ball. It is boring and old." She wants to play in the closet. She says, "If you don't play in the closet, I won't be your friend." She goes to the closet and closes the door. + +Ben is sad and lonely. He says, "Anna, please come out. I miss you. I will play in the closet with you." He knocks on the door. But Anna does not answer. She is quiet and still. + +Ben is worried and sorry. He says, "Anna, are you okay? I am sorry. I will be your friend." He opens the door. He sees Anna on the floor. She is not moving. She is not breathing. She is not alive. She has a red stain on her chest. She has a knife in her hand. She has a note in her other hand. It says, "I love you, Ben. Goodbye." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play at the park. They like to slide on the big slide. It is fun and fast. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. Tom goes first. He slides down and laughs. Mia goes next. She slides down and screams. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Mia says. "Something bit me!" + +Tom runs to her. He sees a red spot on her leg. It is a bug bite. It looks bad. + +"Mia, are you okay?" Tom asks. + +"No, I'm not okay!" Mia says. "It hurts and itches. It is a crazy itch!" + +Mia's mom hears her. She comes to her. She looks at the bite. + +"Oh, poor Mia," she says. "You have a mosquito bite. It is not fun. But don't worry. I have some cream for it. It will make it feel better." + +She takes out a tube from her bag. She puts some cream on Mia's leg. She rubs it gently. + +"There, there," she says. "Does it feel better now?" + +Mia nods. She feels the itch go away. She smiles. + +"Thank you, mom," she says. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," her mom says. "Do you want to play some more?" + +Mia looks at Tom. He looks at her. They nod. + +"Yes, please," they say. + +They hug their moms. They run to the slide. They slide down again. They have fun. They forget about the crazy itch. +Lily wanted to wear a pretty dress for her birthday. She saw a pink dress with flowers in the shop window and asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said they had to measure the dress first to see if it fit her. + +They went inside the shop and asked the lady for the dress. The lady took a tape and measured Lily's chest, waist and height. She said the dress was too big for Lily and she had to try a smaller size. Lily was sad and said she wanted the pink dress. + +The lady brought a smaller dress, but it was yellow, not pink. Lily did not like the yellow dress. She said it was ugly and she wanted the pink dress. She tried to put on the pink dress, but it was too loose and long. It dragged on the floor and got dirty. The lady was angry and said Lily had to pay for the dress. + +Lily's mom was sorry and said they would pay for the dress. She told Lily to be humble and not to be picky. She said there were many other pretty dresses that fit her better. She showed Lily a blue dress with stars that was just her size. Lily looked at the blue dress and smiled. She said it was beautiful and she wanted to wear it for her birthday. + +They paid for the blue dress and the pink dress and left the shop. Lily thanked her mom and hugged her. She said she was sorry for being naughty and she loved her mom. Her mom said she loved her too and she was proud of her. They went home and Lily put on the blue dress. She looked in the mirror and felt happy. She said the blue dress was the best dress ever. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red balloon in the sky. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a red balloon!" Mia says. + +"Wow, it is so big and bright!" Ben says. + +They run after the balloon. They want to catch it. But the balloon is too fast. It flies away to the west. + +"Bye, balloon!" Mia says. She waves her hand. + +"Bye, balloon!" Ben says. He bows to the balloon. + +They are sad. They lose the balloon. But then, they see something else. It is a red kite. It is flying in the park. It has a long tail. + +"Look, Mia, a red kite!" Ben says. + +"Wow, it is so fun and cool!" Mia says. + +They run to the kite. They ask the boy who has the kite. + +"Can we play with your kite?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can!" the boy says. He is nice. He gives them the string. + +"Thank you!" Mia says. She bows to the boy. + +"Thank you!" Ben says. He bows to the boy. + +They take turns to fly the kite. They have fun. They forget about the balloon. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was a prince doll. He had a shiny crown, a blue coat and a big smile. Lila liked to pretend that he was her friend and that they went on adventures together. + +One day, Lila's mom said, "Lila, we have to go to the store. Do you want to come with me?" Lila nodded and ran to get her prince doll. She wanted to take him with her. She put him in her backpack and followed her mom to the car. + +At the store, Lila's mom told her to stay close and not to touch anything. Lila held her mom's hand and looked around. She saw many things that she liked: books, toys, candy. But she did not want any of them. She only wanted her prince doll. + +She reached into her backpack to hug him, but he was not there. She felt a cold panic in her chest. She looked inside her backpack and saw that it was empty. She had lost her prince doll. She started to cry. + +"Mommy, mommy, where is my prince?" she sobbed. "I want my prince, I want my prince!" + +Her mom heard her and turned around. She saw Lila's tears and her empty backpack. She felt sorry for her and hugged her. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Lila. Don't cry. We'll find your prince. Maybe you dropped him somewhere. Let's go back and look for him, okay?" + +Lila nodded and wiped her eyes. She hoped that her prince was still in the store and that no one had taken him. She wanted him back. He was her brilliant friend. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress, and a fake crown. Lily pretended that Anna was a princess and she was her friend. + +One day, Lily's cousin Max came to visit. Max was older than Lily and he liked to tease her. He saw Anna on the floor and picked her up. "What a silly doll," he said. "This crown is fake. It's not shiny at all." + +Lily was angry. She ran to Max and tried to grab Anna. "Give her back!" she shouted. "She's mine!" + +Max laughed and held Anna high. "No, she's mine now. I like her. She's funny." + +Lily cried and stomped her feet. She ran to her mom and told her what Max did. Her mom said, "Max, that's not nice. Give Lily her doll back." + +Max shook his head. "No, I want to keep her. She's my toy now." + +Lily's mom said, "That's not fair. You have to share. Lily loves her doll. You can play with something else." + +Max frowned and said, "No, I don't want to share. I demand to have this doll. She's the best." + +Lily's mom said, "Max, you're being rude. If you don't give Lily her doll back, you can't play here anymore. You have to go home." + +Max didn't listen. He ran to the living room and hid behind the armchair. He hugged Anna and said, "You're mine, princess. You're mine." + +Lily's mom followed him and tried to pull him out. Max kicked and screamed. He threw Anna at Lily's mom and hit her in the face. Lily's mom dropped Anna and gasped. She had a cut on her cheek and blood on her shirt. + +Lily saw what Max did and felt scared. She picked up Anna and hugged her. She saw that Anna's dress was torn and her crown was broken. She felt sad and angry. She said, "Max, you're mean. You hurt my mom and my doll. You're not my cousin anymore. You're a bad boy." + +Lily's mom said, "Max, you're in big trouble. You have to apologize and go home right now. You can't play with Lily or her dolls ever again." + +Max realized what he did and felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to play." + +But it was too late. Lily's mom called Max's mom and told her what happened. Max's mom came and took him away. She said, "Max, you're grounded. You can't play with any toys for a week. You have to learn to be nice and share." + +Max cried and said, "But I like toys. I like Anna. I want to play with her." + +But no one listened. He had to go home and sit in his room. He had no toys, no friends, and no fun. He felt lonely and sad. He wished he had been nice to Lily and her doll. He wished he had not been so greedy and rude. He wished he had not demanded to have Anna. He learned his lesson the hard way. He had a bad ending. +Anna loves to hug her mommy and daddy. She likes to hug them when she wakes up, when she goes to bed, and when she is happy or sad. Sometimes, she hugs them so hard that they say, "Ouch, Anna, you are very strong!" + +One day, Anna sees her mommy's jewelry box on the dresser. She thinks it is very pretty and shiny. She wants to hug the jewelry, too. She opens the box and sees many rings, necklaces, and earrings. They are all organized by color and shape. Anna likes the pink ones best. She takes them out and puts them on her fingers, neck, and ears. She feels very fancy and beautiful. + +She runs to her mommy and daddy, who are in the kitchen, and says, "Look, look, I am wearing your jewelry! Do you like it?" She hugs them and shows them her sparkles. + +Her mommy and daddy smile and say, "You look very lovely, Anna, but those are mommy's jewelry, not yours. They are very special and expensive. You have to be careful with them and put them back where they belong." + +Anna says, "Oh, I am sorry, mommy. I did not know. I just wanted to hug them, too. They are so pretty, like you." She takes off the jewelry and gives it back to her mommy. She hugs her mommy and daddy again and says, "I love you more than jewelry. You are the best." + +Her mommy and daddy hug her back and say, "We love you, too, Anna. You are the best, too." They kiss her and take her to her room, where they have a surprise for her. They give her a small jewelry box of her own, with some plastic rings, necklaces, and earrings that are safe and fun for her to play with. Anna is very happy and says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the best gift ever!" She hugs her new jewelry and her mommy and daddy. They all laugh and play together. +Mia loves waffles. She loves them with butter and honey. She loves them when they are warm and soft. Every morning, she asks her mom for waffles. + +One day, her mom says, "Sorry, Mia, we have no waffles today. We have only bread and jam. Do you want some?" + +Mia shakes her head. She does not want bread and jam. She wants waffles. She feels sad and angry. She says, "No, thank you, mom. I want waffles. Waffles, waffles, waffles!" + +Her mom sighs. She says, "Mia, I know you love waffles, but we have to eat what we have. Maybe we can buy some waffles later, okay?" + +Mia does not listen. She runs to her room and slams the door. She cries on her bed. She does not want to eat anything else. She only wants waffles. + +Her mom feels sorry for Mia. She knows Mia is hungry and upset. She thinks of a way to make her happy. She remembers that she has a secret stash of waffles in the freezer. She bought them for a special occasion, but she decides to use them today. She takes them out and puts them in the toaster. She smells the waffles as they get warm and crispy. She smiles and hopes Mia will like them. + +She knocks on Mia's door. She says, "Mia, I have a surprise for you. Can you come and see?" + +Mia hears her mom's voice. She wipes her tears and opens the door. She sees her mom holding a plate of waffles. She smells the butter and honey. She feels the warmth. She gasps and says, "Waffles! Mom, you have waffles!" + +Her mom nods and says, "Yes, I do. I found some in the freezer. I made them for you. Do you want some?" + +Mia nods and says, "Yes, please, mom. I want some. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom. And I love waffles!" + +She hugs her mom and takes the plate. She runs to the table and eats the waffles. She smiles and says, "Mmm, these are the best waffles ever. They are warm and soft and sweet. I am so happy. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +Her mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Mia. I'm glad you like them. I love you, too. And I love waffles, too." +Lila loved to dance. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, when she was bored, and when she was excited. She danced in her room, in the garden, in the kitchen, and in the living room. She danced with her dolls, with her dog, with her mom, and with her dad. + +One day, Lila saw a violin in a shop window. It was shiny and brown and had four strings. She wanted to play it and make music. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said, "Maybe for your birthday, Lila. But violins are not easy to play. You need to learn and practice a lot." + +Lila was sad. She wanted to play the violin now. She thought it would make her dance even better. She went to her room and danced with her dolls. She pretended they were playing the violin for her. She hummed a song in her head. + +The next day, Lila went to the park with her dad. She saw a man playing the violin under a tree. He was wearing a hat and a coat and had a case next to him. He played fast and slow, loud and soft, happy and sad. Lila was amazed. She ran to the man and said, "Hello, mister. You play the violin so well. Can you teach me?" + +The man smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. Thank you for your kind words. I can teach you a little bit, if you like. But you have to promise me something." + +"What is it?" Lila asked. + +"You have to promise me that you will always dance when you play the violin. Because dancing is the best way to express your feelings and enjoy the music. Do you promise?" + +Lila nodded and said, "I promise, mister. I love to dance. It makes me feel mighty." + +The man handed her the violin and showed her how to hold it and bow it. He played a simple tune and asked Lila to repeat it. Lila tried her best. She made some mistakes, but she also made some sounds. She was happy. She started to dance with the violin. The man laughed and played along. They made music and danced together. Lila felt mighty. She felt like she could do anything. She thanked the man and gave him a hug. She ran back to her dad and said, "Dad, dad, I played the violin. And I danced. It was so much fun. Can we come back tomorrow?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. You did great. I'm proud of you. Maybe one day, you will be a mighty violinist and dancer." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big white building. They want to go there. + +"Let's walk to the building," Sara says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Tom says. "But we have to be careful. The street is busy." + +They hold hands and walk to the building. They cross the street when the light is green. They look at the cars and the people. They see a dog and a bird. They say hello to them. + +They reach the building. It has a big door and many windows. They try to open the door, but it is locked. + +"Who lives here?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe a giant. Or a princess. Or a dragon." + +They knock on the door. They wait. They hear a voice. + +"Who is there?" the voice says. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They run away. They go back to the park. They play on the swings and the slide. They forget about the building. + +They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. The goals are large boxes. Tom and Sam take turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +"Kick, kick, kick!" Tom says as he runs with the ball. He sees a goal and tries to shoot. But Sam is fast and jumps in front of the box. He stops the ball with his hands. + +"Ha, ha, ha! I am the best goalie!" Sam says. He picks up the ball and throws it to Tom. "Now you be the goalie and I be the shooter." + +"OK, OK," Tom says. He runs to the other goal and stands behind the box. He waits for Sam to kick the ball. + +Sam kicks the ball hard. It flies in the air. Tom watches the ball. He thinks it will go over the box. But the ball hits the top of the box and bounces down. It rolls into the goal. + +"Goal, goal, goal!" Sam shouts. He runs to the goal and jumps up and down. He is very happy. + +Tom is sad. He lost the game. He walks to Sam and says, "You are a good shooter, Sam. You scored a goal." + +Sam smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good goalie, too. You stopped many balls." + +Tom smiles back and says, "You are welcome, Sam. You are my friend." + +Sam and Tom hug each other. They are happy again. They bow to each other and say, "Good game, good game." They pick up the ball and the boxes and go home. They will play soccer again tomorrow. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Ben has a cop car and Sam has a fire truck. They make noises and pretend to save people. + +One day, they have a big puzzle to complete. It has many pieces and colors. They work together and find the right places for the pieces. They are happy and proud. + +But then, Ben sees Sam's fire truck. He wants to play with it. He grabs it from Sam and runs away. Sam is sad and angry. He cries and chases Ben. + +Ben does not want to share. He says the fire truck is his now. He hides behind the sofa. Sam finds him and tries to take the fire truck back. They pull and push and shout. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She is not happy. She asks them what is wrong. They tell her what happened. She says they are both wrong. She says they should share and be kind. She says they should be flexible and let each other play with different toys. She says they should remember how they completed the puzzle together. + +Ben and Sam feel sorry. They say they are sorry. They hug and make up. They give back the toys. They decide to play with both the cop car and the fire truck. They have fun and laugh. They are happy and proud again. They learn to be flexible and share. +Tim liked to swim in the sea. He liked to splash and kick and feel the water on his skin. But he was lonely. He had no friends to swim with. He wished he could find someone to play with. + +One day, he saw a dolphin. The dolphin was jumping and spinning and making noises. Tim was amazed. He wanted to talk to the dolphin. He swam closer and said hello. The dolphin said hello back. He was friendly. + +The dolphin asked Tim if he wanted to play. Tim said yes. The dolphin taught Tim how to do tricks and chase fish and ride the waves. Tim had so much fun. He learned many new things. He improved his swimming skills. He was happy. + +The dolphin and Tim became friends. They swam together every day. They told each other stories and jokes and secrets. They helped each other when they were in trouble. They were not lonely anymore. They were glad they met. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy train on the floor. They liked to make the train go fast and slow, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "brake". They pretended the train was going to different places, like the zoo, the park, and the moon. + +One day, they heard a loud sound outside. They ran to the window and saw a big train on the tracks. It was shiny and red, and had many cars behind it. They saw people and animals inside the cars. They wondered where the train was going. + +"Look, Anna, a real train!" Ben said. "Can we go see it?" + +"Maybe, Ben. But we have to ask Mommy first," Anna said. "She is in the kitchen. Come on, let's go." + +They ran to the kitchen and found Mommy making cookies. They smelled yummy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, can we go see the train?" Anna asked. "It is outside, on the tracks. It is big and red and mysterious." + +"Mysterious? What do you mean, Anna?" Mommy asked. + +"We don't know where it is going, Mommy. It has people and animals inside. Maybe it is going to a circus, or a castle, or a magic land," Ben said. + +Mommy smiled. "That sounds very exciting, Ben. But you know you can't go too close to the train, right? It is dangerous. You have to stay on the sidewalk, and hold my hand, and listen to me. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy, we understand," Anna and Ben said. + +"Okay, then. Let's go see the train. But first, we have to close the door, and put on our shoes and coats. It is cold outside," Mommy said. + +They closed the door, and put on their shoes and coats. Then they followed Mommy to the sidewalk, where they saw the train. It was still shiny and red, and still mysterious. They waved to the people and animals inside, and wondered where they were going. They felt happy and curious. They liked trains. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to dig holes in the sand and bury things. Sometimes they buried sticks, stones, or leaves. Sometimes they buried their toys, like cars, balls, or dolls. + +"Look, I found a staff!" Ben said, holding a long, thin stick. "It looks like a magic staff. Maybe it can do spells." + +"Let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the stick. "I want to try it too." + +They took turns waving the stick and saying silly words, pretending to make things happen. Spot watched them and wagged his tail. + +"Hey, I have an idea," Ben said. "Let's bury the staff and see if it grows into a tree. Maybe it will have fruits or flowers." + +"Okay, that sounds fun," Lily said. "But we have to remember where we bury it, so we can find it later." + +They dug a deep hole in the sand and put the staff inside. They covered it with more sand and patted it down. They marked the spot with a big stone. + +"Bye, staff," Ben said. "See you soon." + +"Bye, staff," Lily said. "Grow big and strong." + +They ran off to play on the swings, leaving the staff buried in the sand. Spot followed them, but he looked back at the hole. He sniffed the air and smelled the stick. He liked sticks. He wanted to play with the stick. + +He ran back to the hole and started to dig. He dug and dug until he reached the staff. He pulled it out with his teeth and shook it. He was happy. He had a new toy. + +He ran back to Ben and Lily, carrying the staff in his mouth. He wagged his tail and barked. + +"Look, Spot found the staff!" Ben said, surprised. "How did he do that?" + +"Bad dog, Spot!" Lily said, angry. "You ruined our game. You dug up our staff. Give it back!" + +But Spot did not want to give it back. He ran away, holding the staff. He thought it was his now. + +Ben and Lily chased him, but he was too fast. He ran out of the park and into the street. He did not see the car coming. He did not hear the horn. He only felt the pain. + +The staff flew out of his mouth and landed on the sidewalk. It was broken in two. It was empty. It had no magic. + +Ben and Lily cried. They hugged Spot. He was still. He did not wag his tail. He did not bark. + +They buried him in the backyard. They put the staff next to him. They said goodbye. + +They never played with staffs again. +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and pretend they were in the universe. They had a big box full of stars, planets, rockets and aliens. They could choose what they wanted to be and where they wanted to go. + +One day, Lila wanted to be a star and Tom wanted to be a rocket. They put on their costumes and got ready to fly. But then, Lila saw that Tom had a shiny red rocket with a loud sound. She wanted it too. She was jealous of Tom. + +"Tom, can I have your rocket?" she asked. + +"No, Lila, this is my rocket. You can have your star," Tom said. + +"But I want your rocket. It is better than my star," Lila said. + +"No, Lila, you can't have it. You have to choose something else," Tom said. + +Lila was angry. She grabbed Tom's rocket and ran away. Tom was sad. He chased Lila and tried to get his rocket back. They fought and yelled and cried. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lila and Tom with their toys and costumes. She was not happy. + +"Lila, Tom, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" she asked. + +"Lila took my rocket. She was jealous of me," Tom said. + +"Tom wouldn't let me have his rocket. He was mean to me," Lila said. + +Mom shook her head. She took the rocket and the star and put them back in the box. She said, "Lila, Tom, you are both wrong. You can't take someone else's toy without asking. And you can't be jealous of what someone else has. You have to share and be kind. You have to choose to be friends, not enemies. The universe is big enough for both of you." + +Lila and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry, Lila. We're sorry, Tom." + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and said, "It's okay. I love you both. Now, why don't you choose another toy and play nicely together?" + +Lila and Tom nodded. They opened the box and picked new toys. Lila chose a planet and Tom chose an alien. They put on their costumes and got ready to fly. They said, "Let's go to the universe. We can be friends and have fun." + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She said, "That's better. Have a good time, Lila and Tom." +Lily liked to watch cartoons on TV. She liked the funny animals and the songs they sang. She watched them every day after school. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, you need to do your homework before you watch cartoons. Homework is important. It helps you learn new things." + +But Lily did not listen. She was careless. She said, "No, mom, I want to watch cartoons now. Homework is boring. I can do it later." + +She turned on the TV and watched her favorite cartoon. She laughed and sang along. She forgot about her homework. + +But then, her mom came back. She saw that Lily had not done her homework. She was angry. She said, "Lily, you are very naughty. You did not do what I told you. You wasted your time watching cartoons. Now you have no time to do your homework. You will get a bad grade at school. And you will miss your bedtime story." + +Lily felt sad. She realized that she had made a mistake. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was careless. I should have done my homework first. Can you please help me do it now?" + +Her mom said, "Lily, I love you, but you need to learn to be responsible. You need to do your homework before you watch cartoons. That is the rule. I will help you this time, but next time, you have to do it by yourself. And you have to watch less cartoons. They are fun, but they are not everything. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom, I understand. Thank you for helping me. And thank you for teaching me. I will do better next time." + +The moral value of the story is: You should listen to your parents and do your homework before you watch cartoons. Homework is important and helps you learn new things. Watching too many cartoons can make you careless and waste your time. You should be responsible and follow the rules. +Tom and Mia like to play with their cart. They put their toys in the cart and go around the yard. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, a big dog comes to the yard. The dog is grumpy and barks at Tom and Mia. He wants to play with their cart. He runs after them and tries to take their toys. + +Tom and Mia are scared and sad. They do not want to share their cart with the grumpy dog. They run to the house and call for Mom. + +Mom comes out and sees the grumpy dog. She tells him to go away and leave Tom and Mia alone. She gives them a hug and a cookie. She says they can play with their cart later, when the grumpy dog is gone. + +Tom and Mia are happy and thank Mom. They eat their cookie and wait for the grumpy dog to go. They hope he will find a nice toy to play with and not be grumpy anymore. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a little button on the ground. It was shiny and red. + +"Look, a button!" Lily said. "Let's keep it." + +"OK," Ben said. "But what can we do with it?" + +They thought for a while. Then Lily had an idea. + +"Let's plant it!" she said. "Maybe it will grow into something nice." + +They dug a hole in the dirt and put the button inside. Then they covered it with more dirt and watered it. + +"Let's come back tomorrow and see what happens," Lily said. + +The next day, they ran to the garden. They looked for the button, but they could not find it. Instead, they saw a big, green plant with sharp thorns and ugly flowers. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "But it looks mean." + +They got closer to the plant. They wanted to dig up the button and throw it away. But the plant did not like that. It moved its thorns and scratched them. It opened its flowers and spat at them. It made a loud, scary noise. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben cried. "The button is bad!" + +They tried to run away, but the plant was faster. It wrapped its vines around them and pulled them closer. It opened its mouth and bit them. + +Lily and Ben screamed. But no one heard them. The plant ate them up. The button was happy. It had grown into a monster. +Tina and Tom were twins who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different shapes and colors. But they always fought over who got the best blocks. Tina liked the yellow blocks and Tom liked the blue blocks. + +One day, they found a big box of new blocks in their room. They were very happy and ran to open it. Inside, they saw many blocks that were yellow and blue. But there was also a new shape: triangles. Tina and Tom had never seen triangles before. + +"Wow, look at these!" Tina said, picking up a yellow triangle. "They have three sides and three points. They are so cool!" + +"I want one too!" Tom said, grabbing a blue triangle. "They are different from the other blocks. They are special!" + +Tina and Tom each took a handful of triangles and started to build with them. But they soon ran into a problem. They could not make their triangles fit with their other blocks. The triangles had gaps and edges that did not match. + +"This is hard!" Tina said, trying to make a tower with her yellow blocks and triangles. "The triangles keep falling off!" + +"Me too!" Tom said, trying to make a bridge with his blue blocks and triangles. "The triangles do not stick together!" + +They looked at each other and frowned. They were both stubborn and did not want to give up their triangles. But they also wanted to make something nice with their blocks. + +"Maybe we can help each other," Tina said, after a while. "Maybe we can unite our triangles and make something new." + +"Unite?" Tom asked, not sure what that meant. + +"Yes, unite. It means to join together and be friends. Like this." Tina showed Tom how to put two triangles together to make a square. "See? Now we have a new shape. And we can use it with our other blocks." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He liked the idea of uniting and being friends. He showed Tina how to put four triangles together to make a bigger triangle. "See? Now we have a bigger shape. And we can use it to make roofs and mountains." + +Tina and Tom decided to unite their triangles and share their blocks. They worked together and made a big castle with towers, bridges, roofs and mountains. They used all the colors and shapes they had. They were very proud of their castle. They also had fun and stopped fighting. + +They learned that uniting was better than being stubborn. And they learned that triangles were not so hard after all. They were just different and special. Just like them. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with tools and build things. One day, they found a big box of nails in the garage. They decided to use them to make a fort. + +"Let's fill this bucket with nails and take it to the yard," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. Nails are sharp and can hurt you," Sam said. + +They carried the bucket to the yard and found a pile of wood. They started to hammer the nails into the wood to make walls and a roof. They worked hard and had fun. + +But then, Tom hit his finger with the hammer. He cried out in pain and dropped the hammer. Blood came out of his finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts so much!" Tom said. + +Sam ran to him and saw the nail in his finger. He felt sorry for his friend. + +"Don't worry, Tom. I'll help you. You are my loyal friend and I won't leave you," Sam said. + +He took the nail out of Tom's finger and wrapped it with a cloth. He helped Tom walk to the house and called his mom. She came and took Tom to the doctor. + +The doctor cleaned and bandaged Tom's finger. He said Tom would be fine, but he had to be careful with nails. + +Tom thanked the doctor and hugged Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good and loyal friend. You saved me from the nail," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're OK. You are my best friend and I'll always help you," Sam said. + +They smiled and held hands. They were happy to have each other. They learned a lesson about nails and friendship. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her doll. She saw a red rose and wanted to pick it for her doll. She ran to the rose and reached for it. But the rose had sharp things on its stem. They hurt Lily's hand and made it bleed. Lily cried and ran to her mom. + +Mom saw Lily's hand and said, "Oh, no, you picked a rose. Roses are pretty, but they have thorns. Thorns are sharp and can hurt you. Let me clean your hand and put a band-aid on it." Mom took Lily to the sink and washed her hand. Then she put a band-aid on it and gave Lily a hug and a kiss. + +Lily felt better and said, "Thank you, mom. I'm sorry I picked the rose. I wanted to give it to my doll. She likes flowers." Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. You didn't know about the thorns. Next time, ask me before you pick a flower. I can help you find one that is safe and nice. How about we go to the kitchen and make some cookies? You can help me mix the dough and cut the shapes." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like cookies. Can we make some with chocolate chips?" Mom said, "Sure, we can. But don't eat too many, or you will gain weight. Weight is how much you are. If you gain too much weight, you will be fat. Fat is when you have too much on your body. It can make you sick and slow. We want to be healthy and fast, right?" Lily said, "Right. I don't want to be fat. I want to be healthy and fast. And happy." Mom said, "Me too, Lily. Me too. Come on, let's go make some cookies and have some fun." Lily smiled and followed her mom to the kitchen. She forgot about the rose and the thorns. She was happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to paint a picture of the sky. They had blue and white paint and big paper. They put some paint on their brushes and started to make clouds and sky. + +But then they heard a loud noise. Boom! Boom! Boom! It was thunder. Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped their brushes and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is thunder!" they cried. "Can we paint inside?" + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, thunder is just a big sound. It can't hurt you. But it might rain soon, so yes, you can paint inside. Let's go to the kitchen and get some more paper and paint." + +Tom and Lily followed mom to the kitchen. They saw a big bowl of cookies on the table. They smiled and said, "Can we have some cookies, mom?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can have one cookie each. But first, let's clean your hands. They are full of paint." + +Tom and Lily washed their hands and ate their cookies. They felt better. They picked up their paper and paint and went to the living room. They found a spot on the floor and started to paint again. + +They painted the sky with blue and white. But they also added some yellow and orange. They painted the sun and some flowers. They painted a rainbow and a bird. They painted a happy picture. + +They showed their picture to mom. Mom said, "Wow, what a beautiful picture! You are very good at painting. I love it." + +Tom and Lily were proud. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too. You are my sweet painters. But now, it's time for a nap. You must be tired after all that painting and cookie eating." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were tired. They put their picture on the couch and followed mom to their bedroom. They snuggled in their beds and closed their eyes. They dreamed of painting the sky. +Sam was a stubborn boy who liked to look at small things with his microscope. He had a microscope that his dad gave him for his birthday. He liked to look at bugs, leaves, and hairs with his microscope. He wanted to see everything that was too small for his eyes. + +One night, Sam had a dream. He dreamed that he was very small, like a bug. He was inside his microscope, and he could see all the things that he looked at before. He saw a big ant, a green leaf, and a curly hair. He was happy and curious. He wanted to explore more. + +But then, he heard a loud voice. It was his dad, who was looking at him with the microscope. His dad said, "Sam, what are you doing in there? How did you get so small? Come out, it's time for breakfast!" Sam was scared and confused. He did not know how to get out of the microscope. He tried to shout, but his dad could not hear him. + +Sam woke up. He was in his bed, and he was big again. He rubbed his eyes and looked at his microscope. He wondered if it was a real dream or a silly dream. He decided it was a silly dream. He got up and went to the kitchen. He saw his dad, who smiled and said, "Good morning, Sam. Did you have a good sleep? Do you want some pancakes?" Sam nodded and said, "Yes, please. I had a silly dream. I dreamed that I was small and inside my microscope." His dad laughed and said, "That is a silly dream. But maybe you can tell me more about it later. Now, let's eat." Sam agreed and sat down. He was hungry and happy. He still liked his microscope, but he liked his dad more. +Anna loves to bake with her mom. They make cakes, cookies, and pies. Anna likes to stir, pour, and taste. Mom likes to measure, cut, and decorate. + +One day, they decide to bake a big cake for dad's birthday. They mix flour, sugar, eggs, and butter in a large bowl. They add vanilla, chocolate, and nuts. They pour the batter in a round pan and put it in the oven. + +While the cake is baking, they clean the kitchen and get ready for the party. Mom puts on a pretty blouse and a skirt. Anna puts on a dress and a bow. They look in the mirror and smile. + +"Mom, you look so nice!" Anna says. + +"Thank you, sweetie. You look very cute, too!" Mom says. + +They hear a ding from the oven. The cake is done! They take it out and let it cool. Then they spread frosting and sprinkles on top. They write "Happy Birthday Dad" with a piping bag. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is dad! He comes in with a large box. He hugs mom and Anna and says hello. + +"Happy birthday, dad!" Anna says. + +"Wow, thank you! What a beautiful cake!" Dad says. + +He opens the box and shows them his gift. It is a new bike for Anna. She is so happy. She hugs dad and says thank you. + +They all go to the living room and have a slice of cake. They sing, laugh, and talk. Anna thinks this is the best day ever. She loves to bake with her mom and dad. +Tom and Ben were brothers who liked to play in the attic. They found many old things that belonged to their grandpa, like hats, books, and toys. One day, they saw a shiny metal thing that looked like a stick with a hole. It was a pistol, but they did not know that. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, picking up the pistol. "It must be ancient. Maybe it was used in a war." + +"Can I see it?" Ben asked, reaching for the pistol. + +"No, it's mine. I found it first." Tom said, holding it tight. + +"That's not fair. You always get the best things." Ben said, feeling angry. + +He tried to grab the pistol from Tom, but Tom pushed him away. They started to fight, pulling and pushing each other. The pistol slipped from Tom's hand and fell on the floor. It made a loud bang, and a bullet flew out of the hole. It hit a vase and broke it into pieces. + +Tom and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They were scared and sorry. They heard their mom coming up the stairs. + +"What was that noise?" she asked, opening the door. "What are you doing here?" + +Tom and Ben did not know what to say. They wanted to lie and say it was nothing, but they knew that was wrong. They decided to tell the truth and face the consequences. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We found this pistol in the attic and we fought over it. It went off and broke the vase." Tom said, pointing at the pistol and the vase. + +Mom looked at them with a serious face. She was glad they were not hurt, but she was also angry and disappointed. She took the pistol and put it in a safe place. + +"Boys, you know you should never touch a pistol. It is very dangerous and can hurt you or someone else. And you should not fight over things. You are brothers and you should share and care for each other. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom and Ben nodded. They felt ashamed and sorry. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We love you and we love each other. We won't do it again." they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She was happy they learned their lesson and told the truth. + +"I love you too, boys. But you still have to clean up this mess and apologize to grandpa for breaking his vase. It was very old and precious to him." she said. + +Tom and Ben agreed. They cleaned up the mess and went to grandpa's room. They told him what happened and said they were sorry. Grandpa was sad about his vase, but he was also proud of them for being honest and brave. He told them stories about his life and the pistol, and how he used it to protect his family and country. He also told them how he learned to respect and value life and peace. He gave them each a hug and a kiss. + +Tom and Ben felt happy and grateful. They learned a lot from their grandpa and their mistake. They promised to be good and never touch a pistol again. They also promised to be good brothers and friends. They realized that the pistol was ancient, but the truth was always new and important. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to run and bark. + +One day, Sara and Tom wanted to play in the sandbox, but it was very dry. The sand was not soft and wet, but hard and dusty. They could not make castles or shapes with the sand. They were sad and bored. + +They saw a hose near the house. The hose had water inside. They thought they could use the hose to make the sand wet and fun. They did not ask their mom or dad if they could use the hose. They did not think they needed to ask. They just took the hose and turned it on. + +They sprayed the water on the sand and made it wet. They laughed and had fun. They made castles and shapes with the sand. They also sprayed the water on the swing, the slide and the dog. They made everything wet and messy. + +They did not see the clock on the wall. They did not know it was noon. They did not hear their mom call them for lunch. They did not stop playing with the hose. + +Their mom came outside and saw what they had done. She was very angry. She turned off the hose and took it away. She scolded Sara and Tom for wasting water and making a mess. She said they were not allowed to use the hose without permission. She said they had to clean up the yard and the dog. She said they could not play outside for the rest of the day. She said they had to go inside and eat their lunch. + +Sara and Tom were very sorry. They cried and said they were sorry. They did not mean to be bad. They just wanted to have fun. They learned their lesson. They learned they should always ask before they use something. They learned they should listen to their mom and dad. They learned they should not play with the hose when it is dry. +Once upon a time, there lived a fierce lion. He loved to eat lunch every day. One day, the lion was especially hungry, so he skipped breakfast and went straight to the forest. + +Suddenly, the lion could smell something delicious. It was lunch time! He followed his nose and found a big pot of stew. Yum! The lion decided to pour himself a bowl. He was just about to eat when he heard a voice. + +"Hey! That's my lunch!" It was a little rabbit. He had made a big pot of stew and was very sad to see the lion taking it. + +The lion was shocked to see the tiny rabbit. He was so fierce that he never expected to be challenged like this. He gave the rabbit a fierce look, and then said, "Do you really want to fight for your lunch?" + +The rabbit was brave and said, "Yes, I do!" So the lion and rabbit fought for lunch. In the end, the lion won and ate the delicious stew. + +The moral of this story is to never judge a book by its cover. Even though the fierce lion was much bigger than the little rabbit, it was the brave rabbit who won! +Grandma and Little Sam were walking together through the forest. Sam was very excited. He could see the trees were full of vibrant greens and the sun was bright in the sky. Grandma pointed out a small root sticking out of the ground and said, "Look at that root, Little Sam, it is very lucky. Let's pick it up and keep it." + +Little Sam dropped to his knees and carefully picked up the root. It felt special in his hands and he smiled proudly. Grandma gave him a hug and said, "Great job, Little Sam! We should go now so come on, hop up!" Little Sam put the root in his pocket and walked towards the path. + +As he walked, Little Sam dropped the root by accident. He stopped and looked around for it but it was nowhere to be found. He started to cry, but Grandma put her arm around his shoulder and said, "It's okay, Little Sam. We will find another lucky root." They searched together around the forest until they found another special root and Little Sam smiled with joy. + +Grandma said, "See, Little Sam, you were very lucky to find this one! Now let's go home." They went back to the path, holding the lucky root and smiling from ear to ear. +Once upon a time there was a march. The march was full of happy people who felt lucky. They laughed and smiled, enjoying their luck. Then, suddenly, a big monster appeared. He was angry and he started to destroy everything in his path. He was so fierce that the happy people were scared, and quickly scattered in different directions. The monster destroyed all their luck and marched away victorious. Sadly, the happy people never returned. +Once upon a time, a black metal box was found in the woods by a small girl. She was curious and wanted to find out what was inside the box. She shook it and heard something move. She asked her dad what it was, excitedly. + +Her dad told her, "Take a look and find out". She thought for a minute, then carefully opened the box. + +From inside, a little yellow bird popped out and started to talk. It sang a happy tune and it was cheerful. + +The little girl asked the bird where it had come from. The bird replied, "I was locked away in the box, but you were kind and freed me. Kindness is a precious quality". + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day - that kindness is a valuable thing that we should all show to one another. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl named Sophia. She was always full of energy and was always on the go. One day, Sophia and her mom were walking in the park when they saw a very interesting sign. The sign said, "Speed Walking Competition -- Join Us!". + +Sophia was very excited and asked her mom if she could join the competition. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course! Let's do it!". + +So they both lined up with the other competitors and waited for the race to start. When the race began, Sophia raced off like a rocket! She ran so fast that suddenly not even her mom could catch up. + +Once Sophia had crossed the finish line, she was out of breath but super proud of herself. She was so happy that she had signed up for the speed walking competition. +Once upon a time, there was a gloomy bear. Every day, he would hide in a big cave. He wanted to stay away from everyone and be all alone. + +One day, he heard a noise inside the cave. Something was tapping and rattling. He looked around, but couldn't see anything. He looked closer, and suddenly saw a small screw! It was shining in the dark. + +The bear was curious, so he picked up the screw and looked at it. It was so shiny and neat, he put it in his pocket. He was happy to have a secret treasure. + +The bear still wanted to hide, so he returned to his cave. He stayed there for hours, thinking about the shining screw in his pocket. + +The bear felt cozy and safe in his cave. He was happy to have a special hiding place with his own secret treasure. +Once there was a boy named Toby who loved poppies. Every time he walked through the meadow he would pick one and carry it with him. But one day he picked a poppy and it was dead. Toby felt so sad and he couldn't understand how a beautiful poppy could die. + +He asked his mom why the poppy was dead and she just shrugged her shoulders and said sadly that she didn't know. Toby was very upset and he wanted to bring the poppy back to life. He tried to think of ways he could make it better, but nothing worked. + +Toby was so frustrated he threw the poppy onto the ground. He wished the poppy were alive again, but it just lay there still and dead. Toby felt so terrible that his poppy was gone, so he sat down and cried. + +Unfortunately, there was nothing Toby could do to bring back the poppy and his tears rolled down onto the poppy's face. Even though Toby wanted the poppy to come back to life, it stayed dead and never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two children. One day, Mommy asked the two children to solve their problem in their own special way. They both thought for a moment and started to come up with ideas. + +The first kid said: "Let's try it this way!". But the other one was feeling uncomfortable and said: "No, I don't know that way". + +Mommy saw that the two kids were at a standstill and she said: "If you try my way, you'll see how it works". So, the two kids decided to try Mommy's way. + +They tried it, and sure enough, it worked. The two kids were both happy. They learned from Mommy that communication, not just one person trying to solve a problem in their own way, is the best solution. + +So the moral of this story is to always be willing to listen and learn new ways. Communication is key when trying to solve any problem together! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to sing and play music on her guitar. Every day she would practice playing the guitar in her garden. + +One day, a graceful bird flew down from the sky and perched on a branch near Daisy. Daisy welcomed the bird, and told him all about her love for the guitar. The bird watched as Daisy delicately strummed the strings and sang a sweet song. + +The bird said to Daisy, "Your music is so beautiful! Can I listen every day?" Daisy was so happy that the bird liked her music and she said, "Yes! You can listen every day if you want to." + +From that day onwards, whenever Daisy sang and played the guitar, the graceful bird was always there, listening and singing along with Daisy. Daisy and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very nervous. She lived with her mom and dad in the city and they decided to take a trip. + +So they packed their bags and got in their car. They drove and drove until they arrived at their destination. The little girl was very excited. + +When her mom and dad told her that they would be passing through a big city, she felt very nervous. She had never been in a big city and it made her anxious. But she was brave and knew that everything would be okay. + +As they passed through the city, her parents pointed out different buildings and all the lights. The little girl loved looking at everything, and could feel the fear going away. + +When they finally arrived at their destination, the little girl felt so much relief. She was so glad that she had been brave enough to take the journey and pass through the big city. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Print. Print loved to explore the big world. One day, he scuttered off to a big garden. + +Print saw many beautiful plants and insects. But one smelled more important than the others. The flower was a deep red color and smelled like a wonderful sweet scent. Print was very curious and he wanted to explore more. + +Just then, a big bee zoomed past him and said "Hello". Print was so surprised he froze. But soon he waved his little antennae and said back "Hi!" + +The bee smiled and said, "If you keep looking, you'll find something special in this garden. It's very important so keep an eye out!" + +Print was excited and began exploring the garden again. He looked around until he found a giant old tree. Inside it, he found a big leaf and there, printed on it were two bright red words: "You are special". + +Print was delighted! He realized the bee was right: the most important thing in the garden was himself! +Timmy went outside to play. The sun was so warm and the grass was so soft. He ran around the yard and looked for something fun to do. Suddenly, he saw a cooler! It was so big, blue and shiny. He wanted to know what was inside. + +Timmy walked to the cooler and opened the lid. Inside there were fruit, sandwiches, and ice cream! He was very excited and felt so lucky. He took a few pieces of fruit and some ice cream. Then, he walked to the big tree and sat down. + +Timmy started eating the tasty food. It was so cool and refreshing. He was so happy that he found the cooler. He continued eating until all of the food was gone and then went to play some more. He was so full, but the sun was still warm and the grass was still so gentle. Timmy was glad he did something cool! +Josh was walking through the store when he spotted a big pile of chocolate. His eyes lit up and he got very excited. He ran to the pile and it was almost as tall as he was. He stretched his hands up to on the top of the pile, but he couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, he heard a powerful voice say, "Hey buddy, that pile of chocolate is much too tall for you". Josh looked around and saw a tall man with a friendly smile. + +"Will you help me get some chocolate?" Josh asked. + +The tall man smiled and said, "Sure, buddy. Let's see what we can do". The man carefully lifted Josh onto the top of the pile and pointed to some of the bigger chocolate bars. "There you go, buddy, take your pick". + +Josh smiled as he reached out and grabbed one of the biggest, most delicious looking chocolate bars. He thanked the man and ran out of the store with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were playing in the forest when they found an old bone. They were so excited. They showed the bone to their parents and the parents told them to put the bone back where they found it. + +Then, they went back to the forest and showed it to their animal friends. The animals were scared and ran away. The friends were sad but they knew that they had to do the right thing. + +The two friends put the bone back where they found it. They had made their animal friends happy. That night, before the two friends went to bed, the parents told them a story about a bone and how it was important to respect old things. The two friends went to bed feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a lion who lived in a van. He liked to roam around, looking for food and fun. One day, while he was walking down the street, he heard some people having a fair. +The lion was really curious. He slowly walked toward the fair. As he got closer, something funny happened - he heard people roaring with laughter. He thought that it sounded like a lot of fun, so he decided to join in with his own roar. +The people at the fair were surprised, but they thought it was very fair of the lion to share in their laughter. So they cheered and cheered as the lion continued to roar. + +The moral: it's always good to share your joy with others. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Bobby and Jenny. They used to do everything together. One day, they decided to go to the beach. + +But, when they arrived, Jenny started to clean the sandcastle they had built together. Bobby asked her why she was washing it away, and Jenny replied: "We need to share our opinion to pick the right thing to do". + +Bobby thought a lot about it and he understood that Jenny was right. He put his hand in the sand, and they decided to build an even more enormous sandcastle together. + +When they finished their sandcastle, they felt really proud. Later they decided to go home. On their way they thought about what they had learned: to understand each others opinions is the key to success. +Molly was a small bear who enjoyed stretching. Every morning she would slowly stretch her arms above her head and wiggle her toes. + +One day, she saw something far away. It was a tall mountain and she wanted to explore it. Molly thought of a clever way to get to the top. She stretched out her long, furry arms and she slowly glided up towards the sky. + +When she reached the peak of the mountain, she looked down and smiled. Suddenly, the sky opened up and it was filled with bright colors. Molly felt free and happy as she flew in between the hues of blues and purples. + +After a while, she flew back down and landed on the mountain. She smiled and thanked the mountain for the beautiful day. As she slowly walked away, Molly thought to herself that stretching was the best way to explore a new world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old and she was very excited. She wanted to do something special that day. + +The little girl entered the room. It had a big, colorful calendar on the wall. The little girl looked up at the calendar and smiled. She could see lots of special days marked in bright colors. The little girl touched the bright colors and laughed. + +The little girl had an idea. She decided to mark today as a special day. She wanted to remember today forever. The little girl took out some bright markers and colored the day in red, orange and blue. When she finished, the calendar was even more colorful. + +The little girl was very proud of her work. She smiled as she looked at the calendar and thought about the special day. Everyday was a chance for something special and the calendar reminded her of that. +Fred was very excited. He was looking forward to today. A cake was arriving soon. He wanted to eat it as soon as it got there. + +Fred kept looking out the window and soon he saw something. It was a truck with the cake in it. He ran outside to greet it. He was happy and excited. + +The truck stopped, but the driver didn't get out. Fred waited and waited but nothing happened. He was worried that something bad had happened. So he decided to get the cake himself. + +He ran to the truck and climbed up the ladder. He was almost at the top when he lost his grip and tumbled down. He landed on the ground and wasn't feeling safe. + +The driver got out of the truck and saw Fred. He was very sad for him. The cake was ruined and Fred was hurt. It was a bad ending to what was supposed to be a happy day. +One day, Jenny was going for a walk with her mom and dad. They were coming to the church. Jenny asked what the building was. Her mom said it was a special place where people could come to pray and hold hands in peace. Jenny was very excited. + +When they went inside, they saw a big open room. There were people holding hands, singing and talking in a happy way. Everyone was so nice! Jenny was so excited. + +They sat down and listened to the minister. He said lots of nice words but Jenny found them a bit bitter. She couldn’t understand what he said, but she could sense the happy feelings in the church. + +At the end, everyone held hands and sang a song together. Jenny was amazed. She felt something special in the air. It was like holding hands in the church made everyone part of the same family. + +When Jenny got home, she told everyone about her adventure to the church. She couldn't wait to go back again! +Once upon a time, there was a delicate seat. It belonged to a little engine. The engine needed fuel for the seat so it could go on a journey. The engine filled its seat with fuel and set off on it’s adventure. + +The little engine sat in the delicate seat, rolling along the track. The seat was so comfortable that the little engine began to doze off. Little did it know its delicate seat was taking it far away! + +The engine awoke to find it was in a whole new place. The engine thought the delicate seat was amazing! It felt like it had flown to its new adventure. + +The little engine took its delicate seat to lots of exciting places and made lots of friends. Everywhere the little engine went, its delicate seat carried it with ease. + +The little engine was so thankful for its delicate seat and made sure to keep its fuel full so it could keep going on many more adventures! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small cottage. He was very careful and loved to read his old novel. + +One day as he was reading, he heard a tiny whisper. He looked around but couldn't see anyone. He kept reading, but the whisper kept getting louder. + +He put down his book and exclaimed, "Who's there?" + +A small voice answered, "It's me. Can I come in?". The old man carefully opened the door and saw a little girl standing there. + +The old man was surprised and asked, "What are you doing here?". + +The little girl explained, "I heard your whisper and wanted to talk to you. Can we be friends?". + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course!". The two of them became very close and spent many days reading and chatting the evening away. + +They both liked the same novel and often whispered about the stories. They were both very careful not upset each other, and were two of the best friends a person could have. +Once upon a time, there was a mailbox. All day, it waited by the sidewalk, watching people go by. Some walked, others biked, and a few waved as they drove by. One day, a creative little girl came running up to the mailbox. She wanted to make it more interesting. She said, "Let's make something fun!" + +The mailbox smiled, excited for what was to come next. The girl thought for a moment, then got to work. She ran home and returned with her pockets stuffed full of things. She had glitter and paper, glue and markers. She used it all to make different shapes and colors around the mailbox. + +The mailbox was so happy. To thank the girl, it said, "Whenever you need me, just holler!" The girl smiled and said, "I will!" + +From then on, the mailbox and the girl were fast friends. Whenever the little girl needed help, she would run up to the mailbox and yell out her request. Then, creative solutions would appear right in her mailbox! All thanks to their friendship. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Polly and Bob. They were both very excited to explore their new home. So one day, they decided to go on an adventure. + +"Let's go, Polly!", Bob said. + +Polly nodded her head and they started running. Suddenly, they saw something shiny ahead. + +"Look, Bob!", Polly said. + +It was a shiny steel tower! They both hurried towards it because they wanted to touch it. When they got closer, they noticed that it was very high. + +"Wow! It's so big!", Bob said. + +Polly smiled and nodded. They both wanted to touch the steel tower so they started climbing up. It was a bit of a challenge but they did it. Then, they touched the top of the steel tower and jumped up and down with joy. + +"We did it!", they said together. Then, they hurried down the tower and made sure to tell everyone about their big adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a person who loved to spin. Every day, the person would spin round and round and always feel happy. + +One day, the person noticed someone important was coming. They wanted to be extra special, so they started spinning faster and faster. Sadly, their spinning got too fast and they started to feel dizzy. + +Before the important person arrived, the person tried to stop spinning. But it was too late—the person was spinning out of control! + +The person was worried that the important person wouldn't think they were special anymore. But when the important person arrived, they didn't think the spinning was strange at all. In fact, they thought it was funny! + +The important person laughed and told the person to keep on spinning. It was then that they were sure the important person was someone special too! +One day, Mommy said to Little John that it was a very important day. She encouraged Little John to get dressed and he did so, very quickly. Mommy opened the door and the warm sunshine spread into the house. + +"Let's go outside, Little John," Mommy said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. Little John was not sure why, but he followed Mommy out of the house. + +Mommy took Little John to the garden and urged him to pick a flower from the patch of bright blooms. "Look, the sunshine is so pretty today," she said. Little John picked a big yellow flower and smiled. + +Mommy took out a vase and put the flower inside. She said that they would keep the flower to remind them of the very important day. Little John was curious, but he knew to trust Mommy. The sunshine shone on the flower and Little John was happy. +Once upon a time there was an honest girl named Jenny. She loved to explore and one day she found a special track in the woods. It was a winding path that she had never seen before. + +She went down the track and it led her to an old train station. She thought it was so cool and she decided to look around. As she was looking she found a train ticket on the ground. Jenny was so excited. She decided she was going to try and use the ticket. + +Jenny waited in the station. After a while, the train came. The conductor saw the ticket in Jenny's hand and told her to get on board. + +Jenny smiled but then the conductor said, "Where did you get this ticket? Honesty is the best policy. Tell me the truth now!" + +Jenny remembered being honest was important and she told the truth. She said, "I found it on the ground." + +The conductor smiled and said, "I'm glad you are honest. You can come with me on the train. Have fun!" + +Jenny got on the train and had the best day ever. She was so happy she was honest. +Teddy looked up to the sky and saw a big, beautiful rainbow. He was so excited, he started to run. He ran and ran until he reached the end of the rainbow. But, when he got there, he was disappointed. All he saw was a deep puddle. + +Teddy was so sad that he started to cry. Suddenly, it started to rain, and Teddy panicked. He didn’t know what to do. + +A kind lady saw Teddy standing in the rain. She walked over to him and said, “Come inside with me, sweetheart. We can have some hot cocoa, and you can wait for the rain to stop.†+ +Teddy slowly followed the kind lady into her house. The warm fire and the hot cocoa made Teddy feel better. Eventually, the rain stopped and the rainbow returned. + +The kind lady opened the door, and Teddy ran out to the rainbow again. He didn’t run this time, he walked slowly so that he could enjoy the colors of the rainbow. + +“Thank you!†Teddy said, looking back to the kind lady and waving goodbye. The lady waved back and Teddy continued to explore the rainbow. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little pig. She wanted to borrow a birdcage from her friend, the cat. But the cat said no. The stubborn pig wouldn't take no for an answer. She kept asking the same question every day. + +Finally, the cat said, "If you want to borrow the birdcage, then you must do something for me. You must make me a cup of hot chocolate". + +The pig was so excited. She raced to the kitchen and made her friend a hot chocolate. When she brought it back, the cat gave her the birdcage. + +The moral of the story is that if you really want something, you should be willing to work for it. If you just try to borrow things, nobody will want to help you. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and she was very sad. + +She was sitting on the floor and she started to cry. Her dad came over to comfort her and he gave her a hug. He rubbed her back gently to try and make her feel better. + +But then Sarah's mum came over. She had a harsh look on her face. She grabbed Sarah's arm and said, "Don't cry, don't cry!" Sarah began to cry even harder. + +But then Sarah's dad stepped in. He put his arm around her and said, "It's ok to cry." He hugged her tight and rubbed her back until she stopped crying. + +Sarah felt much better after her dad had given her a hug and a rub. She smiled at her dad and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to build a nest. He searched and searched until he found the perfect spot. He wanted to use wire to make his nest strong and secure. + +One day, the little bird saw a big pile of wire. He thought it was too good to be true and wanted to use it to make his nest. The wire looked heavy and he was tempted to steal it so he could get his nest finished quickly. So, he snatched some wire from the pile and tried to fly away quickly. + +Unfortunately, the wire was so heavy that the little bird couldn't fly away. He tried to fly but was too weighed down. Realizing his mistake, he returned the wire and flew away. + +The moral of the story is that stealing is wrong. Even if you really want something, it is better to be honest than to take something that isn't yours. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful hippo. She was very curious about the world, and always wanted to learn new things. + +One day, the hippo decided to go for a walk in the forest. Along the way, she saw lots of animals playing and having fun. She stopped to watch them, learning about their different sounds and movements. + +Later, the hippo came to a river. She saw a big, green frog croaking happily at her. This made the hippo smile, and she wanted to learn more about this friendly creature. She watched it hop away and found a beautiful, colorful lily pad. + +The hippo was so excited to learn more, she jumped up and down in the water. Then, she used her strong legs to make circles in the river. + +At the end of the day, the colorful hippo was happy that she had learned so many new things in her day out in the forest. +Tim was a little mouse who loved to explore. One day he was searching in a very special place. He followed some hidden wires around the corner and saw something he had never seen before! It was a big tree trunk with a small opening at the bottom. + +Tim was so excited that he decided to go inside. When he got inside he saw something he couldn't believe. There were other little mice living in the trunk! They were all so happy to see him. + +The leader of the mice was a very wise mouse named Matilda. She told Tim that the wires around the trunk had been put there to support the tree. Matilda also said that the wires had been hidden so that only special people could find the trunk. + +Tim felt so lucky that day. Not only did he make new friends, but he had also discovered something new and hidden. He thanked Matilda and the other mice for making him feel so welcome, and he vowed to always remember the special place he had found. +Beth and Grandpa were in the garden. Grandpa pulled out a whip and started to sing a song. Beth loved listening to Grandpa singing. He was such a happy and gentle grandpa. + +Beth asked Grandpa, "Grandpa, can I have a turn?" + +Grandpa grinned and said, "Sure you can, my dear." He handed the whip to Beth. + +Beth started to wave the whip and sing a song. At first, it seemed easy but then the whip started to go in strange directions and it got difficult to control. + +Suddenly there was a loud bang. The whip had knocked over the flower pot that Grandpa's favourite plant was in. Beth felt so sad that she had ruined Grandpa's plant. + +Grandpa looked sadly at the broken pot. He said, "Sometimes things are too difficult for little ones." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Beatrice. She was only three years old, but she was very smart. +One day Beatrice wanted to go on a trip, so she started to pack her bag. She put in a red book, some clothes and a few other things. +When she was almost done packing, her mom came into the room. She asked Beatrice, "What are you doing?" +Beatrice said, "I'm packing my bag to go on a trip. I put in my red book and everything else I need." +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great plan. Have fun and be sure to keep your red book safe." +Beatrice smiled and finished packing. Then she was ready for her adventure! +The sun was rising slowly in the sky. It was a beautiful morning. + +Emma was watching the sun from her bedroom window. + +"Oh, look Mum," said Emma. "It looks great!" + +Mum smiled down at Emma. "Yes, it does indeed. Now you'd better get ready. We have lots of fun things to do today," Mum said. + +Emma was so excited. She put on her favourite dress and grabbed her watch. "Come on, let's go, Mum!" + +Mum and Emma went outside and started walking. The sun was getting brighter and brighter. + +As they walked, Emma saw a big field full of wildflowers. She was so amazed by how beautiful it looked. + +"Wow, Mum, it's so great! Just look at all these colours!" Emma said. + +Mum smiled and agreed. "Yes, it is a sight to behold." + +They stayed in the field for a while, watching the sun rise higher in the sky. + +"Well, it's time to go now, Emma," Mum said. + +Emma nodded, feeling happy and excited as she watched the sun rise in the sky. They had had a great day. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go searching for adventures. Every day she would pass by a big billboard outside her house and she dreamt about what exciting things lay beyond it. + +One day, she decided to go and see what was behind the billboard. But when she got closer, she realised it was a dangerous place. She quickly ran back home and told her parents what had happened. + +Her parents were angry and sad. They told her that it was important to understand when something is too dangerous. From then on, the little girl made sure to always think twice before being adventurous. + +The moral of the story is this: it is important to understand when something is too dangerous. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. Mary liked to write. She wrote every day. One day she had a very special writing task. + +She needed to write a story about a peanut. Mary was very obedient and did as she was asked. She wrote about a small peanut. It was brown, small and round. + +Mary wrote that the peanut was brave and kind. He helped other animals in the forest. Everyone was very happy and they thanked the peanut with a big parade. + +The end. +Billy was out playing one day when he saw a filthy dog rising from the earth. He walked closer and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The dog replied, "I am digging for a bone. I hope to find something delicious!" + +Billy thought for a moment and then said, "I will help you. We can look together!" + +So the two of them looked and looked, until finally the dog found a bone. Excitedly it jumped up and began licking it. + +Billy watched with a smile and asked, "Does it taste good?" + +The dog grinned and said, "Yes! It's the best thing I ever tasted!" + +Billy was so happy to see his new friend so happy, and they celebrated together. The earth was still filthy, but their joy was rising higher and higher. +Once upon a time, there was a small green hut. Inside the hut lived a little fairy. Every afternoon the fairy liked to sit outside in the sun and admire the view of the nearby lake. + +One sunny day, the fairy saw a man swimming in the lake. “What a wonderful idea!†thought the fairy, so she decided to hop in too. + +But when she hopped in, the fairy started to shrink! She quickly dived out of the water and back into her hut. The man noticed the fairy and asked her why she was so small. + +“I jumped in the lake and I started to shrink!†said the fairy. + +“Don't worry!†said the man. “Just stay in your hut and the sun will make you grow back!†+ +The fairy followed his advice and spent the next few days lounging in the sunshine. Soon enough, she was back to her regular size – and still enjoying the view from her little green hut. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was packing her things. She was getting ready to go on holiday. Sarah's Mom was helping her pack. They packed her clothes, her toys and even a snack. + +Mom said "Sarah we have to be quiet, people are sleeping." Sarah nodded. She knew she had to be quiet. + +On the way out of Sarah's house, they spotted the neighbour. Sarah was embarrassed. She did not want her neighbour to know she was going on holiday. + +Quickly they ran to the car and started to pack everything in. Sarah felt relieved that they had made it out without anyone noticing. She was very excited for her holiday. +Jimmy was a fat vehicle. He had big rubber tires and a fun engine. One day, it was very hot outside and Jimmy started to melt. He melted until his rubber tires and engine became flat and all that was left was a puddle of goop. + +Jimmy's driver was very sad when he saw Jimmy melting. He didn't know what to do. But then his friend said he knew someone who could help. + +So, Jimmy's driver called the melty-melt person. The melty-melt person lived very far away, but he came quickly. He brought his own vehicle and it was big and powerful. He looked at Jimmy and smiled, and said, "don't worry, I can fix him". + +The melty-melt person worked hard all day long. He fixed up Jimmy's rubber tires and engine, and soon Jimmy was as good as new. The melty-melt person waved goodbye, and Jimmy was ready to go. + +Jimmy's driver was so happy that Jimmy was fixed. He drove off in Jimmy, feeling happy and grateful to the melty-melt person who saved the day. +Once there was a girl who wanted to explore the world outside her home. She put on her shoes and stepped outside. Suddenly, she heard a soft voice. It seemed to be coming from a nearby tree. The girl crept closer to the tree and there she saw a small, yellow bird perched atop a twig. + +The bird said, “Hello, little girl, why don’t you come with me? I will lead you on an adventure.†+ +The girl was intrigued and decided to take the bird up on its offer. She followed the bird deep into the forest. Everywhere they went, the bird pointed out the wonderful sights and told her stories about the trees and animals. + +The girl was delighted and thanked the bird. She was very grateful for the adventure and promised to never forget it. + +When the girl got home, her parents were happy to see that the bird had led her safely back. The girl smiled and hugged the bird, knowing she’d always remember the wonderful journey they shared. +Once upon a time there lived a very pretty princess who lived in a grand castle. The princess had a special cupboard in her room. Each night, she would open it and feed the creatures that lived inside. + +One night the princess unlocked the cupboard and all the creatures scurried away. She laughed and chased after them, eager to feed them. She opened all of the cupboard doors and looked inside, but all she found were a few shiny stones. + +The princess was disappointed, but she smiled. She knew the stones would be useful one day. Then a wonderful thing happened. The stones were transformed into a beautiful feast, with all of the princess' favorite treats. + +The princess was so excited. Now she could feed all of the creatures in the cupboard, just the way she always wanted! +John laid in bed, quietly hoping that no one would come wake him. He heard the door slowly open and his mother told him to get up. With a groan, he slowly got out of bed and stumbled to the kitchen. + +John saw a carrot on the table and begged his mother for it. “Please mum! I really want it,†he said. But his mother shook her head. “No John, you must remain patient. This carrot is for later.†+ +John was angry. He stamped his feet and loudly argued that he should get the carrot. His mother just shook her head again and refused to give it to him. + +The carrot was hard and crunchy and John wanted it very much. He folded his arms and sternly said that he wouldn’t leave the kitchen until he got the carrot. His mother smiled and told him that he must remain strong and patient. She said, “Be strong and you will get it later.†+ +John was upset but he understood what his mother said. With a sigh, he left the kitchen and went to play in the garden. Later, when he finished playing, he went back into the kitchen and saw that the carrot was still sitting on the table. With a smile, he picked it up and happily ate it. +Two twin boys were playing in the backyard. They were having lots of fun. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They both rushed to the front door to see what it was. + +It was their neighbour rushing to get something from his car. The twins were scared but the neighbour was friendly. He asked them if they wanted to help him and they said yes. + +The neighbour needed a box of books that was very heavy. He asked the two twins to help him by carrying the box inside his house. It was not easy, but the boys tried their best and eventually carried the box to the house. + +The neighbour was very thankful and gave the twins a big hug. They were happy to help and enjoying the adventure. They knew that sometimes helping people can be fun and easy! +Once upon a time there lived a nosy parrot. He was always very nosy and liked to stick his beak into other people's business. One day, he flew into Mr. Jones' garden and started asking him questions. + +"What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm planting some flowers," Mr. Jones said. + +But the nosy parrot wouldn't be silent. He kept asking questions and Mr. Jones was getting frustrated. + +"Please, just leave me alone," Mr. Jones said. + +But the parrot wouldn't stop. Finally, Mr. Jones got so angry that he picked up a rock and threw it at the parrot. The rock hit the parrot, and he flew away, whimpering. + +The parrot had suffered an injury and it couldn't fly anymore. It was so sad, but the nosy parrot had learned its lesson. He vowed never to be so nosy ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very cheerful. She liked to jump around and sing songs. One day, it started to rain. But she didn't mind, because she had her yellow umbrella with her. + +She opened it up and kept singing and jumping around. She thought dancing in the rain was so fun! She liked the sound of the rain droplets hitting against her umbrella. She kept dancing and singing, until the rain stopped. + +When the rain stopped, the little girl was still very cheerful. She was grateful she had her bright yellow umbrella to keep her dry. She thought it was the best day ever. +Once there was a family who were talking about something very important. Suddenly, an ugly monster appeared! He had big eyes, four legs and big teeth. The family were so scared but the brave dad stepped forward. He told the monster to go away and tried to look strong. The monster quivered and quickly disappeared. + +The family were relieved and hugged each other tightly. They thanked the brave dad for protecting them! They all promised to stick together and be brave if the monster ever came back. + +The family never saw the ugly monster again, but they stayed together and showed the world they could be brave together! +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Bob. Bob was always ready for an adventure. One day, he decided to stretch his legs and explore the world around him. + +Bob hopped down the path, looking for things to see. He came upon a large open field and started to stretch his legs, hopping and running as far as he could. + +The ground felt so good beneath his feet as he galloped around the field. Then suddenly, Bob felt something soft and squishy. He stopped to see what it was. He looked down and saw a large pile of bubble wrap! Bob couldn't believe it. He began to jump up and down, trying to pop all the bubbles. + +As Bob was having so much fun, he heard a noise from behind him. He slowly turned around and saw a little girl standing there, ready to join him in the bubble wrap fun! Bob smiled and they both jumped, popped, and laughed until they couldn't take it anymore. + +Bob and the girl hugged each other goodbye, ready for another adventure. Bob said goodbye and bounced back down the path. He was happy to have a new friend, the little girl and her zebra, Bob. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Anna. Anna loved pizza. Every day she would struggle to get pizza. On this day, she was struggling to get a big, brown pizza. It looked so yummy! + +Anna wanted to get to the pizza but it was very far away. She was getting very tired. But she knew if she kept trying, she would make it. So she kept struggling until she finally reached the pizza. + +When Anna got to the pizza, she was so excited! She opened the box and the brown pizza was even better than she thought. She couldn't wait to take a bite. It was so yummy! + +Anna enjoyed every moment of eating the pizza. She was so happy that she had struggled to get it. + +Then Anna ran back home with a smile on her face. She was so happy she had managed to get the big, brown pizza. And from then on, she never stopped trying to reach her goals. +Once there was a little girl named Snook. She had a secret but she was afraid that she would tell someone. One day the little girl was feeling lonely and sad when her mommy came over and gave her a big hug. Mommy knew that Snook had a secret but she comforted her anyway. + +The little girl felt better after the hug and felt like she could trust her mommy. Snook knew that she had to keep her secret safe but she also wanted to tell someone. She soon found the perfect person to tell, her friend Todd. + +Todd was always really nosy, but he knew how to keep a secret and he was a great listener. Snook was very excited to tell him her secret so she asked him if he was ready to hear it. Todd was very excited and listened closely to every word. + +Snook was so happy to have someone to share her secret with, and Todd was so excited to be the one Snook chose. They talked and laughed until Snook was all comfy and ready to go to bed. They said goodnight, and Snook knew her secret was safe with Todd. +Once there was an old mixer who lived on the edge of town. He was a fierce mixer who scared all the other machines in the area. One day, something happened. Suddenly, the fierce mixer stopped working. The other machines were relieved and excited that the mixer was gone. + +Time passed and the mixer didn't return. The other machines began to think that the mixer wasn't coming back. Then one day, a truck drove into town and out jumped the mixer. He was as fierce as ever and back to working on the edge of town. + +The other machines were upset to see the fierce mixer return. One brave machine spoke up and said "Why does the mixer have to be so fierce? Can't he be kind like the rest of us?" + +The mixer stopped and considered the question for a moment. "Friendship is better than being fierce," he said. "Let's all work together and have fun!" + +From that day forward, the mixer was kind and friendly. He taught the other machines what it meant to be a good friend and how much better it was than being fierce. +Jack was a small boy who liked to slide. He would go outside to the playground and slide down the slide again and again. + +One afternoon, Jack was worried. Some of the bigger kids on the playground were not being very kind. They were taking up all the space on the slide and Jack couldn't join them. + +"I'm too small," Jack said sadly to himself. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind Jack. It was Jack's mom. + +"Don't worry," she said. "Come here and I will show you how to slide. It's fun!" + +Jack smiled. He followed his mom to the slide and enjoyed sliding again. He had lots of fun and wasn't worried anymore. +Mum used the jeep to drive Lucas and his toy dog to the park. Once they arrived Lucas said, “Woof, Woof. Let’s take a walk.†+ +So Mum and Lucas and his toy dog stepped out of the jeep. Mum held Lucas’ hand as they walked around the park. They saw ducks swimming and children playing with sand. + +Lucas was amazed. He saw a homeless man with a trolley. Mum said, “That man needs help. We should be compassionate.†She reached in her pocket and pulled out some coins. + +Lucas watched as Mum used the coins to buy the man a takeaway meal. The man said thank you and smiled. + +Lucas smiled too. He felt proud that Mum taught him how to be compassionate. + +Mum said, “Let’s go. Time to get back in the jeep.†So they drove back home and Mum hugged Lucas as tight as she could. Lucas knew he was a lucky boy. +Once upon a time, there was a woman called Sue. She was very attractive and liked to watch films. Every night, she liked to watch the same film. One night, she watched the film again, and again, and again. As she continued to watch the film, the woman began to feel strange. She felt as if the film was controlling her thoughts and actions, and she couldn't break away from it. + +Finally, Sue remained stuck in front of the film. She couldn't move, or speak, and she never broke away from its power. In the end, Sue's life remained stuck with the film forever, and she could never break free. +Once there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old and he loved to help his mum. Today, his mum asked him to help prepare a surprise for dinner. + +First, Sam took the bag of rice, and tipped it into the pot. The pot was filled with water, and Sam stirred it with a spoon. + +Next, Sam saw the broken pieces of rice. He carefully picked out each piece, and then threw them away. + +At last, Sam put the lid on the pot and his mum put it on top of the stove. They waited for the rice to cook, and soon it was ready! + +That night, Sam enjoyed a delicious dinner with his family. They all thanked Sam for helping to prepare it. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible clown that everyone loved to watch. The clown would do tricks and make everyone laugh. One day, the clown did a trick and it went terribly wrong. The clown opened its mouth and bit one of the children! Everyone wanted the clown to leave. They got so angry, they kicked it away. The clown never came back and nobody was ever happy to see a clown again. It was an incredible and bad ending! +Once upon a time there was a brilliant tree that was the strongest in the woods. It had very strong branches that could support a lot of weight. Every day, birds and other animals tried to sit and rest on it. But it always kept its strength without ever bending. + +One day, a clever bird saw the tree from a distance and thought it looked perfect for a nest. The bird flew to the tree and hopped in. It was so cozy, the bird thought it had found the best nest ever! The bird started to build its nest, adding more and more weight to the tree. + +The tree seemed to have gotten weaker and weaker with each passing day. But the bird just kept piling heavier and heavier materials onto it. Until eventually, the brilliant tree could not take any more and collapsed in a heap. + +The bird was so shocked and surprised! Its perfect nest was completely ruined by its own weight. The clever bird had put too much weight on the tree, and it was not strong enough to support it. From then on, the bird learnt to be careful with what it added to its nest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was 3 years old, and he loved to play. Every day, Tim's mom gave him a box full of toys. + +One day, Tim decided to play a fun game with his friends. He wanted to speed around the room. But his friends weren't so sure. They thought it would be too dangerous. + +Tim was very selfish. He didn't want to share his box of toys with anyone. So instead, he raced around the room by himself. He was the fastest kid in the room! + +When it was time to go, Tim had to put his box away. All of his friends had to stop playing. But it was okay, because Tim had a lot of fun that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. The boy was walking near the pond when he observed an object in the distance. It was long and the boy was curious about it. He walked closer but then he heard a loud noise. + +The boy was scared and hid behind a bush. He looked again and saw a big crocodile. The crocodile was growling, showing his sharp teeth. The boy was scared and wanted to go away, but the object was still in his sight. He had to get it. + +So the boy was brave and gathered all of his courage. He observed the crocodile carefully. That's when he noticed the long stick next to the object. He grabbed it with one hand and the object with the other. + +The crocodile was very mad and started getting closer. But the boy was quick and used the stick to push the object away safely. He ran away, but he was happy to have the object. The boy had won. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Jack. They both lived in a cozy house near a tank. They were always playing together and having fun. + +One day, Jack asked Sam if he would help him mix the water in the tank. Sam said yes, so they got to work. + +As they were mixing, some of the water sloshed over the side of the tank. Jack got mad and said, "No more mixing for you! You're too clumsy." +Sam was sad and tried to explain that it was an accident. But Jack just wouldn't listen. + +After a while, Jack's mom came into the room and asked what was going on. Sam told her the whole story. She said, "It's ok everyone makes mistakes, why don't you two try mixing the tank together and be comfortable with each other." + +So Sam and Jack did just that and soon forgot about the mistake. They continued mixing the tank, and the water looked even more beautiful after their work was done. The two friends comforted each other and had fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very forgetful. One day, she was out playing with her friends and she found a shiny pink penny on the ground. She was so excited to find it and wanted to keep it for herself. She put it in her pocket and was very proud that she was able to keep it safe. +But when the girl got home, she had forgotten all about the penny! She looked everywhere around her house and it wasn't there. She was so sad because she had not been able to remember to keep it safe. +She never saw the penny again and was very disappointed. She never forgot to keep her things safe after that day. +John and Jane were on the playground wondering what to do. Suddenly they saw something in the sky - it was a plane! John was so excited he started to jump around. +"Look Jane, there is a plane!" +Jane smiled. It was so rare to see a plane fly by in the sky. +The plane continued to display its colors high above them in the sky. John waved his hands and Jane followed. +Suddenly the plane went away. +"Wow, it was so amazing to see a plane fly like that," said John. +"Yes, it was very rare," Jane replied. +Once, there was a young girl named Lucy. One day, she had a wonderful idea. She decided to make a purse out of string and paper. She tied the string around the paper, and then carefully decorated it with all kinds of pretty ribbons and cloth. + +The next day, Lucy took her purse and went to the market. There, she sold her purse to the other shoppers. The shoppers loved the purse and bought it for a good price. + +Lucy was very successful. She used the money she made to buy some flowers. She planted the flowers in the ground and soon a beautiful garden began to bloom. + +The flowers in Lucy's garden were lovely and soon she became famous around the town. Everyone admired her garden and the beautiful new purse she had made. + +Every day, Lucy would visit her garden, tending to the flowers and thanking them for helping her become successful. She knew she would never forget the day her garden began to bloom. +Alice was playing with her basketball in the park. Suddenly, an elderly man appeared. He said to her, "Can I play?" Alice shook her head to say no, she wanted to play alone. The elderly man frowned and looked sad. + +He tried again, "Please, I don't understand. Could I play with you?" Alice shook her head harder and stepped back. She didn't know why she felt scared of the elderly man. + +The elderly man looked away, he still looked sad. He muttered something under his breath. With a heavy heart, he walked away. + +Alice sat down, feeling guilty. She started to understand why the elderly man wanted to play with her. He was lonely and needed someone to talk to. Feeling remorseful, Alice went in search of the elderly man to apologize. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to catch a sheep. She looked around and around until she saw one. It had big eyes and fluffy fur. She was so excited! + +The girl drove her car to the sheep's house. The sky was clear and pretty. She jumped out of the car and ran over to the sheep. + +She tried to catch the sheep, but it was too slippery. The sheep ran away. The girl chased the sheep around the house. Finally, she caught it! She was so happy. + +The girl carried the sheep back to her car. She petted it and gave it a big hug. From then on, the girl and the sheep were great friends. They played and laughed together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, mum and dad took their young child to the beach. The child loved the beach, watching the waves and playing in the sand. As they walked, the child noticed a bright, shiny jewel in the sand. Carefully, the child picked up the jewel and admired it. Suddenly, a bossy seagull came and landed on the sand. He made loud noises and tried to take the jewel away from the child. But the child refused to give it up and held on tight. + +The seagull flew away and the child kept the jewel. Mum and dad said it must be some magic jewel so the child believed them, feeling very happy and excited. + +When they got home, the child put the jewel in a special box. But every once in awhile, the seagull would come by and try to take the jewel away. The child became frustrated, but continued to believe the jewel was magical. + +One day, the child was playing in the garden and the seagull was back again. This time, the child didn’t fight the seagull. Instead, the child agreed to give the bird the jewel. The seagull flew away with the jewel and the child watched. Suddenly, the sky lit up with a bright rainbow, and the child was amazed! Mum and dad said it was the magic of the jewel that made the rainbow, and the child smiled and believed them. +Once upon a time there was a fairy. She was beautiful, with wings as colorful as a rainbow. Every day she flew around, making wishes come true and making people smile. + +One day, she flew over to a park. She saw a little girl there and waved. The little girl looked up and waved back. She was so excited to see the fairy. + +The fairy landed on the ground. She told the little girl that she could make a wish and it would come true if she was careful. The little girl smiled and wished for a new toy. + +The fairy waved her magic wand and all of a sudden, a new toy appeared in a puff of sparkles and glitter. The little girl was so happy. She thanked the fairy and the fairy waved goodbye. She flew away with a smile on her face, happy to have made someone so happy. +One day, Momo was walking down the street. He was so eager to get to the park. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew right into his face. Momo was not happy. He stopped and grumbled, "Why must the wind be so strong?" + +As he said this, he kicked a rock. The rock hit an ice cream cone and the ice cream began to melt. Momo gasped and said, "Oh no! I didn't mean to do that!" He felt so bad. + +He looked around for someone to help him, but no one was there. Suddenly, he saw Grandma walking nearby. "Grandma!" he called out. Grandma looked over and said, "What happened?" + +Momo told her the story. Grandma smiled and said, "Don't worry, Momo. We can get you a new ice cream cone. Nothing can melt your joy!" Grandma gave Momo a hug and they both smiled. + +Momo and Grandma went to buy a new ice cream cone. Momo held it tightly, eager to enjoy the delicious treat. From that day, Momo was careful not to kick any rocks. He knew to be thankful when the wind blew in his face. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. The first brother was named Freddy and he loved to play with his frame. He thought it was so charming and always enjoyed playing fun games with it. + +The second brother was named Joey and he did not like Freddy's frame at all. He thought it was so annoying and would always tease him about it. + +One day, Freddy and Joey were playing outside and Freddy brought his frame. Joey snickered and said "Why are you playing with that old frame? You should just throw it away". + +Freddy shook his head and said "I hate it when you tease me about my frame, I really like it!" + +Joey frowned, but he respected his brother's opinion and said "Okay, I won't tease you again". + +And from then on, the brothers had a very special bond and always enjoyed playing together with Freddy's frame. +Once upon a time there was Lisa. She was only three years old. One day she was playing with her paints when she had a brilliant idea. She decided to take a taxi to the park to paint a beautiful picture. + +She quickly called for a taxi and the driver agreed to take her there. When she arrived, Lisa was so excited! + +She quickly got to work, picking out her paints and painting a beautiful picture of a rainbow. + +When she was finished, Lisa was so proud of her work. But then she noticed something - the taxi driver was still waiting! She had totally forgotten to pay the taxi driver! + +Lisa was so ashamed and quickly ran to him with her bag of coins. The taxi driver smiled and forgave Lisa. He had even enjoyed watching her paint. + +Lisa thanked the taxi driver and couldn't wait to go back to the park and paint again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was a very curious toddler who liked to explore. One sunny day, Sarah said to her mom, "Let's go for a walk!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great suggestion!" + +So off they went. On their walk, Sarah noticed a little red cap on the ground. She picked it up and said to her mom, "Let's wear the cap!" Again, her mom smiled and said, "That's a great suggestion!" + +So, Sarah put on the cap and they continued their walk. They slowly strolled around the neighborhood and Sarah waved and said hello to all the people they passed. Every now and then, Sarah ran ahead and then waited patiently for her mom to catch up. + +Soon, their walk was over and they returned home. Sarah's mom said, "Hey, that was a good walk. You had some great suggestions today. Even though you were running fast, you were also being very slow." Sarah smiled and agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a big family living in a house. They had three children named Tom, Jack, and Steven. One day Jack woke up with a weird feeling in his leg. He tried to stand up but it did not feel right. So he asked his little brother, Steven what was going on. + +“My leg feel change," said Steven. + +Tom heard his brother and decided to help. He thought for a moment and came up with a creative solution. + +“Let's get some mud and put it on your leg. That will make it feel better,†said Tom. + +Steve smiled and agreed. So the three of them went outside and found some mud in the garden. They put that mud on Steve's leg and it started feeling so much better. + +By the time Steven's leg was all dried up, he could walk normally again! With Tom's creative thinking, they were able to make Jack's leg feel better. And from then on, the family was happy and healthy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted something so badly that she wished every day. She wanted to have something that belonged to her. + +One day, she noticed a beautiful toy in a shop window and it made her heart beat faster. She wished she could buy it and belong with it. + +But the girl was sad. She didn't have enough money. She felt embarrassed and ashamed her money wasn't enough. + +But that night, a miracle happened. When she went to bed, she was so surprised to see the toy was hers. She hugged it and couldn't believe her wish had come true. + +From then on, the little girl never felt ashamed again. She always knew that if she wished for something she really wanted, it might just come true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Layla. She was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, Layla was playing in the park when she saw a sign that said 'adventure gear'. She was so excited to find out more about this adventure gear and ran to her parents to ask about it. + +"Mommy, what's adventure gear?" Layla asked. Her mom smiled and explained that adventure gear was for people who like to go on exciting trips and explore the outdoors. + +Layla was eager to go out and explore, but her mom told her that she was a bit too young. Layla was sad but determined. She begged her mom to let her get some adventure gear and finally, her mom agreed. + +Layla went to the store and got her own adventure gear. She put it on and slowly stepped outside. It was uncomfortable at first, but the feeling soon went away. + +Layla happily began her adventures. She learned a lot and experienced so many new things. All thanks to her adventure gear! +Once upon a time, there was a kid called Jenny. She was only three years old, but she was very intelligent. She liked to think and write poems. She wrote so many poems that she decided to learn how to polish them, so they would shine just like stars. + +One day, Jenny told her mom about her polished poems. But her mom wasn't interested. She told Jenny, "There's nothing special about poems. You should get outside and play. Don't waste your time with these silly poems." Jenny felt sad but she still decided to keep writing and polishing her poems. + +One evening, when Jenny was playing in the yard, she met a grownup. This grownup was very ignorant but he was also very kind. Jenny shared her polished poems with him. The grownup was very surprised! He said that he had never seen such polished poems before. + +Jenny smiled and said, "I learned how to polish them all by myself." The grownup was so impressed that he invited Jenny to a poetry recital. Everyone was amazed when they saw the polished poems that Jenny wrote and the grownup read to them. Jenny felt so proud! + +Jenny's mom was speechless with pride. She had finally realised that Jenny's poems were special and she was proud of her for learning how to polish them. From that day on, Jenny kept writing and polishing her poems for everyone to appreciate. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was sad because she had to leave her best friend, an old oak tree. The oak tree had been in the backyard since she was a baby and she loved to climb in its branches and pretend she was a princess. But now she had to move away and leave her best friend behind. She was very upset when she said goodbye to the oak, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She hugged the oak and promised it that she would never forget it. Finally, it was time to go, and the little girl walked away with tears in her eyes, leaving the oak all alone. But she knew that deep down in her heart they were still friends, even though they were far apart. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She had lots of fun. But one night, she had a bad nightmare. In her nightmare, it was all white, and she felt very scared. She woke up feeling scared and sad. + +But then her mom came to her room and gave her a big, warm hug. She felt better in her mom's arms. Then her mom told her a story, and showed her a picture of a white kitty. The little girl smiled. She knew that her mom loved her, and that made her happy. + +Later they went outside to play and enjoy the fresh air. The little girl enjoyed playing with the white clouds in the sky. She enjoyed the nice, warm sun, and even enjoyed chasing some white butterflies. She felt happy and safe. + +The little girl was no longer scared and her bad nightmare was all forgotten. She was happy and enjoyed the rest of the day with her mom. They shared lots of good laughs and happy moments. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Margaret. Margaret loved to play with her toys and make new friends. One day, she met a kind old lady. The kind old lady wanted to show Margaret something special, so she took Margaret to a treasure chest full of gold coins. Margaret was so excited! She wanted to keep one of the coins. + +The kind old lady said, “No, Margaret. We can’t take the coins. It’s not ours to take.†+ +Margaret became very upset. She didn’t understand why she couldn’t keep one of the coins. The kind old lady explained, “Sometimes it’s best to keep things the way they are. Then they can stay special and everyone can enjoy them.†+ +Margaret understood and decided to leave the coins in the chest. She thanked the old lady and was happy for what she had learned. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes it is best to leave things the way they are, because then everyone can enjoy them. +Jimmy was sliding down the hill with his red wagon. It was exciting and his eyes sparkled as the wind blew against his face. + +He found a big patch of grass near the bottom and decided to take a break. He hopped out of the wagon and noticed a waffle in the middle of the grass. He thought it might be tasty, so he carefully bent down to pick it up. + +Just then, his wagon started rolling down the hill! He tried to reach for it, but it was too late. He watched it roll away, growing smaller and smaller until it was out of sight. + +Jimmy felt sad. He wanted his wagon back, but he knew it was gone forever. He sat down and ate his waffle, deciding he had to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to eat something special. So she started to look around her kitchen. Then, she found something special. It was a yogurt. The yogurt was huge, and it was pink! + +The girl was very excited, so she ran over to the yogurt. She wanted to eat it just right away. But then, something strange happened. + +The yogurt started talking. It was very bossy and said “you have to share me with your sisterâ€. The girl was very surprised but she agreed. + +So the girl found her sister and shared the yogurt with her. They both had a big spoon and ate the yogurt. It was so yummy, the yogurt was all gone before long. The yogurt was happy too, and thanked the girls for sharing it. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear who loved to roll around in the sunshine. His name was Mr. Mustache and he had a huge, thick mustache that was also brown. + +One day, Mr. Mustache was rolling around the forest when he heard a voice from afar. He looked up and saw a small chipmunk staring at him and asked, "What is your name?" + +Mr. Mustache replied, "My name is Mr. Mustache. Do you like my mustache?" + +The chipmunk nodded and said, "Yes! I like your mustache. It's so big! Can I roll around with you?" + +Mr. Mustache smiled and said, "Of course you can! Come on, let's roll!" + +The chipmunk and Mr. Mustache rolled and tumbled around the forest together all day. The sun shone brightly and the chipmunk had a great time with Mr. Mustache's huge brown mustache. + +At the end of the day, the chipmunk waved goodbye to his friend, and Mr. Mustache winked and said, "See you again soon!" +Ben and his mom were outside. The sky was a beautiful blue and it was sunny. Ben wanted to fly away and see the world. + +"Mom, can I fly up to the sky?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben. You can't fly," his mom answered. + +Ben was sad. Just then, his mom saw something huge on the other side of the field. She grabbed Ben's hand. + +"Look! What do you think it is, Ben?" + +They ran to the other side of the field and saw a zip line. It was huge. + +"This is a zip line!" said Ben's mom. + +"Can I use it?" Ben asked excitedly. + +"Yes, you can stay on it for a few minutes," said his mom. + +Ben was so excited. He ran over and hopped onto the zip line. He went really fast, up and down and all around. When he was done, he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you mommy, I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was three years old and she lived in a big, colourful house. One day, Alice decided to go explore her garden. She saw a strange object in the grass. It was a weird ornament! + +Alice didn't know what to do. Should she touch it? She took a few steps closer and realised it was made from metal. She touched it and it was cold. Then she decided to take it home with her. + +Alice rushed inside and put the weird ornament in her room next to her bed. She thought about all the things she could do with it, so she decided to make it into something special. + +Alice used some special glue and some glittery colours and made a pretty necklace. She found it fun to make and it looked so pretty when it was finished. Now Alice felt she had something special to wear. + +Alice was very pleased with her decision. She felt glad that she had decided to take the weird ornament in the garden and turn it into something beautiful. +Once there was a hairy worm. He wanted to deliver something. He hopped, hopped, hopped. He hopped to the shop. But the shop was closed. + +The worm was sad. He kept hopping. He hopped away, looking for someone to help him. Finally, he saw a big, hairy man. The man had a box. + +The worm asked him to help him deliver the thing but the man scowled. He said no and kicked the worm away. The worm flew through the air, crashing into a wall and breaking into pieces. + +The worm's delivery dream did not come true. The hairy worm had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to explore. Everywhere he went, he wanted to find out what fun things he could discover. One day, he came across a curious mailbox in the middle of a field. He thought it looked interesting, so he decided to roll it back home. + +When he arrived home, he was so excited to show his mom the mailbox. As soon as he opened the lid, a very scary monster jumped out! He was so frightened that he screamed and ran away. But the monster followed after him and chased him all the way home. + +The little boy was scared and tried to hide, but the monster caught up with him and swallowed him whole! He was never seen again. + +The moral of the story is: be curious, but be careful! +Once upon a time, there was a regular plane. This plane was very excited, because it was going on a long, fun journey. The pilot invited the plane to hop in and get ready for the adventure! + +The plane was happy. It hopped across the sky for hours and saw some amazing things. Mountains, trees, and rivers all sparkled in the sunlight. The plane couldn't believe how beautiful it was! + +Soon it was time to transition back to its regular home. The plane hopped into the clouds and floated around until it finally landed. As it hopped off the plane, it felt so happy to be back home again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary loved to do her exams. She was always very reliable and tried her best. + +One day, Mary was taking her exam. She was writing and focusing so much that she didn't notice a bug crawling on her arm. Suddenly, the bug pinched her! + +Mary squealed in surprise and jumped up. She looked around but couldn't see the bug anywhere. She looked in her exam paper and saw the answers she had written were all wrong! + +Mary was so sad, but she knew she had to try again. This time, she was extra careful and made sure there were no Bugs around. She worked hard and was able to finish her exam with all the right answers. + +When she got her paper back, she was very pleased to see that she had done really well. Mary had learnt her lesson - to stay reliable and careful when taking exams. +John and Janet were walking in the snow. Suddenly, John stumbled and fell into an igloo. He was so surprised and wanted to know who made it. + +"Who built this igloo?" asked John. + +"It was me," said a voice from inside the igloo. John and Janet peered inside and saw a small man. He had a fake smile on his face. + +"What’s your name?" asked John. + +"My name is Tom," said the man. "I made this igloo to keep warm while I was out in the cold!" + +John and Janet thanked Tom and kept walking. They had a lot more snow to explore! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was only three years old. +One day mommy said, "It's time for us to gather some food for dinner." +But the baby didn't want to do that. He was angry and sat on the floor. +Mommy said, "What's wrong, sweetheart? Why don't you want to gather food with me?" +The baby said, "Because I want to play with my toys and get a high score!" +Mommy laughed and said, "We can do both! Come on, let's gather food for dinner, and then we can play with your toys and try to get a high score!" +The baby smiled and said, "Ok, let's go!" So they both went out into the garden, and they gathered lots of food together. +The baby was having so much fun, he almost forgot to play with his toys. Mommy reminded him, and then they had the most fun they'd ever had, playing together and trying to get the highest score! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who loved their little boy. One day, the mommy and daddy asked the little boy what he wanted to do. He said he wanted to go to the park. The mommy and daddy talked and discussed and agreed to take him. + +When they arrived at the park, the little boy was full of surprise. He saw so many fun things to do! He ran to the swings and started playing. The mommy and daddy watched him and smiled. They were very proud that their little boy was so happy. + +The family had a wonderful time at the park. They talked, laughed, and enjoyed being together. When it was time to go home, the little boy was sad. But he still had a big smile on his face. He was so proud that he had a mommy and daddy who loved him and surprised him with a fun outing. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Rita. She was 3 years old. One day, Rita wanted to find a match for her shoe. She started to search everywhere. She searched in her drawers, her pockets, and even under the bed. But she couldn't find the match. She became very impatient as the minutes went by. + +Rita was getting so funny that she started to cry. She looked everywhere, over and over again. Her Mum heard her crying and came to help. She searched with Rita, but they both could not find the match. + +Suddenly, Rita found it! It was tucked away in her bed. She was so happy that she hugged the match tight. She put it on her foot and it fit perfectly. Rita was so relieved that she jumped for joy! She had finally found the match. +Once there was a clock. It was a very patient clock – it waited for the time to pass slowly. One day the clock decided to do something different. It started to reverse itself! That meant the time was going backwards. + +At first the clock felt a bit strange, but it was liking the experience more and more. But then something scary happened. The clock started to go too fast. So fast that it started to break apart. + +The clock was so sad. It didn't know what had gone wrong. All it wanted was for the time to keep ticking away steadily, but it had just been too patient. The clock was now broken and the time in the world had stopped. +Tina was sad. She was only three years old, but she felt like she had been surrendering for a long time. Everywhere she looked, there were rules that she had to follow no matter what. Other kids seemed to be able to do whatever they wanted, but Tina was never able to do that. + +One day after school, Tina was walking with her friend, Nora. Tina saw a long rope and asked Nora what it was. + +"That's a language knot," said Nora. "It's an ancient language that only a few understand. Do you want me to teach it to you?" + +Tina was excited and agreed to learn. Nora explained that every time Tina solved the knot, she had to surrender to its power. Tina solved the knot over and over, and she started to feel like she was more in control. After a few weeks, she was solving the knot faster than ever. She felt like she had complete mastery over the knot. + +But one day, Tina couldn't solve the knot. She kept trying, but the knot seemed to resist her. She was frustrated and decided to surrender. Tina gave up, but when she did, the knot seemed to suddenly tighten up. + +Tina learned an important lesson that day. She realized that even though it might feel like it, she could never truly control the knot. She would always have to surrender to its power. From that day on, Tina was +Once upon a time there was a rocket. It was big and bright, ready to take off and explore the stars. But the rocket was not alone. It had a special job to do. + +The mission was to record a difficult journey. If the rocket did this, it would make history. Everyone was excited, but the journey was going to be hard. + +The rocket started its journey and it went high and far. But then something went wrong. The trajectory was not right and the journey was getting too difficult. + +In the end, the rocket managed to record the journey, and everyone was very proud of it. The rocket had done an incredible job, even though the journey was difficult. Everyone celebrated the success of the rocket and its successful mission. +Once upon a time, there was a very happy little girl. She had a family who loved her, and her days were filled with laughter and games. + +But one day, the little girl was sad. Her family had told her she needed a tutor - someone to help her learn more about the world around her. She wasn't sure why, but she knew she had to say yes. + +So the little girl packed her bag and went off to meet her new tutor. She was nervous and scared at first, but slowly began to feel comfortable. The tutor was kind and gentle, and soon taught her many new things. + +By the end of each day, the little girl was full of joy. She was far happier than she had ever been before. Her family was pleased and proud of the progress she had made. The little girl was so happy she had said yes to the tutor! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Lucy. She had long hair and a pretty dress on. Every day she went to the park to play with her friends. +One day when she arrived, it was very cold. All her friends had warm scarves on but Lucy didn't have one. She was very chilly and she needed a scarf. + +The next day when Lucy returned to the park she saw an old lady wearing a warm scarf. She asked the old lady if she could have the scarf. The old lady smiled and nodded. She said,"Here you go. You need to be gentle with it". + +The old lady put the scarf around Lucy's neck and it kept her warm. Lucy thanked the lady and held it close. The scarf was so cozy and gentle. From that day forward, Lucy never had cold days in the park and the scarf brought her lots of happiness. +Mama walked to the pool with a big smile on her face. She looked at the pale blue water and said, “It’s so nice here!†+ +Her son wiped his forehead and said, “Can we go swimming, Mama?†+ +Mama smiled and said, “Yes, but first let’s put sunscreen on.†She put some sunscreen on her son’s arms and face, then said, “Now you’re ready. Jump in the pool!†+ +The little boy jumped in the pool and splashed around. Mama waited on the edge of the pool, laughing as he played. She watched him for a few minutes, then dipped her toes in the water. It was just the right temperature! + +Mama and her son swam in the pool together until the sun started to go down. When it was time to go home, Mama wrapped a towel around her son and said, “Come on, let’s go.†+ +The little boy wiped his face and said, “Thank you, Mama. I had so much fun today!†+ +Mama hugged her son and said, “I had fun too. Let’s come back soon!†Then they walked away, smiling in the pale sunset. +Maisy was having a wonderful time playing at the park. She was running, jumping, and laughing. She included her friends, Susie and Chuck, in her fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Maisy saw a man walking towards them, carrying a strange-looking weapon. She knew it was a bad thing. Maisy, Susie and Chuck were scared and started to cry. + +The man was very rude. He told them to go away and kept walking. Maisy bravely stepped forward and told the man he wasn't being nice. The man stopped and threw the weapon away. He said he was sorry and that he didn't mean to be so rude. + +Maisy, Susie and Chuck were relieved and continued their fun. They had learned that being brave and standing up for yourself and your friends is the best thing to do! +Once upon a time, Marley the frog was splashing around in the wide lake. She loved playing in the lake, but sometimes the lake could be very dangerous. + +Marley's Grandpa frog was always very careful, and he would always come to the shore to check on her. One day he swam to the edge of the lake and warned her: "Be careful, Marley! Don't go too deep - it might be very dangerous there". + +Marley was very impatient, and didn't want to listen to her Grandpa's warnings. She splashed around in the water and shouted: "Don't worry, Grandpa frog. I'm safe here!" + +But Grandpa frog was right - the deep waters were very dangerous! All of a sudden a big fish leaped out of the deep waters, right in front of Marley. She was so scared, and quickly swam to the safety of the shore. + +Grandpa frog was happy to see her safe and sound. He hugged her tight and said: "I told you it was dangerous there! I must warn you to be careful next time". Marley hugged her Grandpa frog back and promised she'd listen to his warnings next time. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a house. They were a very happy family of 4 and they all slept in the same room. Every night, the parents would turn on the alarm before going to bed. The alarm was very reliable, so they never had to worry about oversleeping. + +On this particular night, the parents were extra careful. They made sure the alarm was set for exactly the right time. But soon, strange things started to happen. Every morning the parents would wake up a few minutes later than the alarm said. They couldn't figure out why this was happening. + +Finally, one morning the parents discovered the problem. When they got up, they found their 3-year-old daughter sitting on the floor with the clock in her hand! She was playing with the buttons and trying to guess what they did. + +The parents were so happy that they had all this extra time together because of their reliable alarm ― and the clever playtime of their daughter! They all laughed and hugged and decided to sleep in for a little bit longer that day, with the alarm set for a later time. +One day, a huge basketball was bouncing around the yard. The basketball was having so much fun! But then, it started to get really tired and yawned a big yawn. + +The basketball said, "I'm so tired, I need to take a nap!", but it didn't know where it could rest. + +Suddenly a big red car drove up and out stepped a 3 year old girl. She was so excited to see the huge basketball! Without hesitating she grabbed the basketball and took it inside her house. + +The basketball was scared but the little girl hugged it and put it to bed in a soft blanket. After a few yawns, the basketball fell asleep and had the best nap! + +When the 3 year old girl came back, she saw the basketball peacefully sleeping. She gave it a kiss, said goodbye and let it rest for a few more hours. + +The basketball thanked the 3 year old for the nap and went back outside to play basketball, feeling much more energized! +Every day, Ned and Sue played together in the garden. They were best friends, always helping each other. They were generous with their toys, always sharing and taking turns. + +Yesterday, Ned and Sue had a quarrel. They argued about who should play with Ned's saw. Sue wanted to cut some of the tree branches with it, but Ned wanted to keep it for himself. + +The quarrel didn't end well. Sue left angrily, and Ned was left alone. + +Today, Ned and Sue were both nervous. They had made up and decided to go back to playing together as they usually did. + +When they started playing, Ned surprised Sue. He had found a bigger saw and was generous enough to give it to Sue! Sue was so happy and it made her forget about their quarrel. + +Now, Ned and Sue were both playing happily as if the quarrel never happened. They were best friends again and had learned an important lesson about being generous. +John and his mommy went to the beach to gather yummy food. John was carrying a big net. He couldn't wait to start gathering food in it. + +"Come on, John!" his mommy said. "We can fill the net with yummy food!" + +John smiled and ran to the shore. He put on his net and began splashing around in the water, scooping up and catching things. He felt the big net growing heavier and heavier as he filled it with food. + +John's mommy laughed when she saw John's net overflowing with yummy food. + +"You did a great job, John!" she said. + +John beamed with pride and they went back home with their yummy treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah had very good lips. She could use them to make lots of good sounds. + +One day, Sarah decided to record her lips. She wanted to remember the good sounds she could make forever. So she took out her recorder and carefully put it close to her lips. After a few tries, Sarah managed to record her lips making the most beautiful sound. + +When she listened to the recording, she was so happy and proud. Later, she showed it to her family and everyone was very impressed. + +From then on, Sarah would always record her lips so she could keep listening to the beautiful sound she made. +Once there was a reliable magnet. The magnet loved to lean against things and hold them tight. One day, the magnet leaned against a box. Inside the box there were two toy cars and a balloon. The magnet was so strong that it held tight to the box. + +Next, the magnet leaned against a door. The door opened and a little girl came out. She was three years old and her name was Emma. Emma smiled when she saw the magnet and gave it a hug. + +The magnet was happy. No matter what it leaned against, the magnet was reliable and could always be counted on. From then on, Emma and the magnet were friends and they were always happy to be together. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sarah and Peter. They were having so much fun together playing with a pretty bag filled with their favourite toys. + +Sarah wanted to keep the bag but Peter said that he wanted it too and they started to quarrel. + +Sarah said, "I want it, I want the bag!" + +Peter replied, "No, I want it, give it to me!" + +Sarah closed her eyes and said in a determined voice, "No, I will keep it!" + +But Peter was not going to give up. He said, "Please, Sarah, let me have the bag. It's so pretty I just can't take my eyes off it!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Alright, Peter, you can have the bag, but we will share it. We can take turns with it." + +So both Peter and Sarah were happy and smiled as they played with their pretty bag together. +Once upon a time there was a bee called Beeble. Beeble was a bee who loved to be fair. Every day Beeble would buzz around the hive, making sure everyone was playing fair and getting equal amounts of honey. + +One day Beeble was polishing the honeycomb when she spotted some of her little bee friends sneaking around the queen bee’s palace. She quickly flew over to them and saw they had taken some of the special honey. + +“Oh no!†said Beeble, because she knew it was unfair to take honey without asking permission. The little bees were very sorry and quickly put the special honey back. + +After that, Beeble wanted to remind everyone that being fair was important. So Beeble went around the hive, telling everyone to always be kind and fair when playing and sharing honey. + +The little bees learnt their lesson and soon the hive was a fairer and happier place. + +The moral of the story is that being fair is very important and being kind and considerate helps us all get along better. +Bob wanted to surprise his dad on his birthday. He was so excited! He gathered all his things and set out to find his dad. + +After a long walk, Bob came across an empty field. He paused and thought for a moment. Suddenly, he spotted Dad walking in the distance! +Bob shouted out, "Happy birthday, Dad!" +Dad looked surprised and they took a moment to pause and hug. + +Bob stepped back and said, "I have a secret. Close your eyes!" +Dad closed his eyes and waited for Bob to say something. + +Suddenly, Bob surprised him again with a special present. Dad opened his eyes and smiled. He hugged Bob and said, +"This is the best birthday surprise ever!" +They both laughed and enjoyed the moment together. +Once there was a lady who was always complaining about her life. Everyday she would think about all the things that she didn't like. She was always so grumpy and wore an orange hat. + +One day, a kind 3-year-old boy saw the lady complaining. He wanted to make her feel better, so he walked up to her and gave her a big smile. The lady was so surprised when she saw the smiling boy! + +The lady began to laugh, and they started talking. The 3-year-old boy shared stories with her and cheered her up. The lady was so happy that she took off her orange hat and put it on the boy’s head! From then on, whenever the two of them were together, the lady would no longer complain. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to pretend. Every day, she would take out her favorite toy, a small frame, and imagine all sorts of tales. She would spin stories of knights and princesses, of dragons and fairies. + +One afternoon, the girl decided to make a pretend palace. She used her thin frame as the base, and started creating walls out of sticks and stones. But, when it came time to build a roof, all the sticks were too big and heavy for the frame. + +The girl sighed and decided to take a break. Just then, her mom came out of the house and saw the frame. She came over, took one look at what the girl was doing, and said, “It looks like you’re having some trouble. Maybe if you work together with your friends, you can finish your pretend palace.†+ +The little girl smiled and asked her friends to help her. After an afternoon of cooperation, they finally managed to create the perfect palace. + +The moral of the story is that you can achieve bigger things if you work together. +One day, there was a lawyer. He wore a fine suit and was very smart. He was walking in the street, when suddenly the sky froze! It was a strange sight. Everyone else stopped and stared. + +The lawyer didn't know what to do. He was feeling very scared. Then he remembered the law. He thought hard, and he finally figured out what to do. + +He hurried and made a plan. He asked all the people to help, and they worked together and soon the sky was unfrozen. Everyone in the street cheered and thanked the lawyer for his help. + +The lawyer smiled. He was glad he could use the law to help the people. He felt very fine. The sky was blue again, and everyone in the street was happy. +Once upon a time there was a young duck. He was so young that he could barely fly. He wanted to fly like the other ducks, so he tried every day. + +One day, the young duck was walking by a pond and he saw a group of ducks. He wanted to join them and fly with them. + +The young duck was a bit scared, so he just stayed at the edge of the pond. He flapped his wings and tried his best to fly, but he just couldn't do it. + +The other ducks saw him and they swam over. They said, "Come join us and fly with us!" + +The young duck was so excited! He joined the group of ducks and together they flew in the sky. The young duck had never felt so free! He flew higher and higher and he was so happy! + +From then on, the young duck was the best bird in the sky. "Look at me!" he said. "I can fly!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susie. She was playing in her room with her crayons and drawing pictures. She wanted to draw something very special. Then, something very mysterious happened. The crayon Susie was using started to shine! + +Susie was so excited. She quickly finished the picture and the shining brightened even more! Then, a voice came from the crayon. It was so small and gentle. The voice asked, "Will you forgive me?" Susie was amazed. She nodded her head yes. + +Suddenly, the mysterious voice explained that it was an angel who lived inside the crayon. The angel, who's name was Sparkle, said the crayon had been given to Susie as a gift. Sparkle asked Susie for forgiveness for giving her the crayon in the first place. + +Susie smiled and nodded her head. She forgave Sparkle and thanked her for the wonderful gift. From that day on, Susie and Sparkle were the best of friends and Susie kept her crayon close by at all times. +Once upon a time, a little 3 year old boy called Billy was playing near his house. He saw an ancient man walking across the road. Billy asked the man, “Where are you going?†+ +The ancient man stopped and replied, “I’m going to throw this stone across the traffic.†+ +Billy was curious, so he asked the ancient man, “Can I try it too?†+ +The ancient man hesitated before saying, “All right, but be careful.†+ +Billy took the stone and threw it across the road. It bounced twice and then landed in the middle of the traffic. All the cars stopped and everyone looked in Billy's direction. + +Billy turned to the ancient man and said excitedly, “I did it! Did you see that? I did it!†+ +The ancient man smiled and nodded. He patted Billy approvingly on the back and said, “Very good! You have great throwing skills.†+ +Billy smiled, feeling mighty proud of himself. From that day on, Billy was known as the boy who could throw stones across traffic! +Ariel was looking for something. She looked everywhere and couldn't find it. + +Ariel asked her Dad to help her. He said, "Let's look quickly". Together, they went around the house looking for it. + +After a few minutes, they found it! It was lying on the floor. + +Ariel was very happy. She said thank you to her Dad and then said, "You were very flexible in helping me find it". + +Her Dad smiled. He said, "That's what being a Dad is all about. We are here to help you". +Jim was worried. He had just lost his job and he had no idea what he was going to do. He had no money, no home and no friends he could trust. + +One evening, Jim was walking through the park when he saw a light in the distance. He decided to take a closer look and as he got closer, he realized it was a lantern. Jim thought he saw a figure sitting on the ground next to the lantern, but he couldn't tell who it was. + +He slowly stepped closer and as he did, he heard a voice call out to him. It was an old man. The man told Jim that he could help him if he would just trust him. Jim hesitated, but he was desperate. He eventually decided to trust the old man. + +The old man told Jim that if he gave him some help, he'd be able to find another job. Jim agreed and he worked for the old man. He completed the tasks he was asked to do, slowly earning the old man's trust. + +Finally, the old man revealed what his job was: the old man was a wizard and the lantern was a magical source of light. He asked Jim to help him spread the light throughout the world. + +Jim wasn't sure if he should trust the old man again, but he eventually agreed. He went to work and with the help of the light, people all around the world were getting help from the old man. +One day, little Timmy wanted to go outside and play. So he grabbed his old helmet, got on his bike and set off. But Timmy soon found himself stuck in a mud puddle. He pushed with all his might but still couldn't get out. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was Grandpa! He said, "Come on, Timmy, repeat after me. Ready? Heave ho! Now you try!" Timmy repeated, "Heave ho!" Grandpa said, "Good job! Now one more time." Together, they said "Heave ho!" and Little Timmy was free! + +"Now be careful," warned Grandpa, "and put on your helmet next time!" Timmy smiled and said, "I will, Grandpa. Thank you!" With that, he sped off on his bike, ready to go and play again. +Sammie and Dad were outside. Sammie wanted to help. Dad had a tough door he wanted to attach to the fence. + +"Where are the screws?" asked Sammie. + +"They're in my toolbox", said Dad. + +Sammie ran and opened the toolbox. He pulled out the screws and handed them to Dad. + +Dad attached the screws to the tough door. He used the screwdriver to make sure the screws were strong and tight. Sammie smiled with pride. Dad had done a good job and the door was now attached. + +"Well done, Sammie. You were a big help!" said Dad. + +Sammie beamed. He felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Spot. In the morning, Spot would wake up happy and ready to start his day. He would usually go for a big run around the garden, chasing birds and finding new things to explore. + +One day, Spot was out in the garden but he soon started to feel very sore and he couldn't move. His owners, who loved him very much, decided to take him to the veterinarian. At the veterinarian, the vet looked at Spot and said he was worn out and needed a good rest. + +With Spot resting at home, his owners started to worry. They knew something was wrong but couldn't figure out what it was. Suddenly, Spot made a loud noise, much louder than normal. + +His owners were so worried they took him back to the veterinarian the next day. The veterinarian examined him again and said he had a tummy ache, but with Spot’s love and care, he would soon be happy and healthy again! +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a special vase that was very attractive. One day, their 3 year old daughter wanted to see it, so the family lay it down on the floor. The little girl wanted to touch it, but it was too fragile. As soon as she touched it, the vase broke into pieces! The family got very angry and sad at the same time. They knew that the vase was too special to be replaced. Sadly, it was gone forever. +Molly and her mother were in the park one day. Molly was very excited and wanted to do something fun. She said to her mother, "Let's climb the hill!" Her mother nodded yes. + +They started to climb the hill. As they made their way up, Molly saw some sour apples on the ground. "Mommy, can I have one of those apples?", she asked. Her mother picked up the sour apple and handed it to Molly. She took a bite, but it was too sour for her! She said with a sad face, "It's too sour." + +Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry sweetheart. Let's keep on climbing and see what else we can find." + +So together, mother and daughter kept climbing. They found some pretty flowers and lots of other things. It was a fun day, full of adventures. Molly was happy and so was her mother. +Mia was a 3 year old girl who loved to play. One day, when she was playing in the garden, she saw something she had never seen before. It was a lab. +Mia wanted to explore the lab, so she carefully opened the door and stepped inside. But when she looked around, she couldn't help but to frown. There were so many strange things inside and she didn't know what to do. + +The lab was filled with regular objects, like chairs and tables. But every time Mia touched something, it would move. Mia was so confused and she didn't know what to make of this new place. + +After Mia had explored for a while, she eventually got used to the lab and started having fun. She found all kinds of things she wanted to play with. Mia was so happy she was no longer frowning. + +The lab became Mia's favorite place and she went there every day. She would play with the regular objects and enjoy the fun things the lab had to offer. Mia was now a regular visitor to the lab and was in her own little world. +Mummy was making breakfast in the kitchen. She had some jam, some butter and some toast. +Her little girl was sat nearby, watching her mummy with big eyes. +Mummy said, "We need to separate this jam into two portions, one for you and one for me. It'll be delicious!" +Little girl asked, "Why can't we share the same portion? That would be more fun!" +Mummy said, "Oh, my little one. That would be a bit selfish, wouldn't it? Everyone should have the same amount!" +Little girl smiled, "Okay Mummy, let's do it that way!" +Mummy smiled and they shared the jam. It was sweet and delicious. +They both felt happy and content. +Once upon a time there were two children. One day, they were playing outside when they saw a strange, white stone on the ground. The children got curious and decided to examine the stone. + +The first child said, "Let's pick it up and examine it." + +The second child replied, "Okay, let's do it!" + +They picked it up and examined it. To their amazement, the stone was hollow. Inside they saw an incredible shiny diamond! Wow! + +The children were so excited. They couldn't believe their luck! Before they could pick up the diamond, a voice whispered, "Remember to share it." + +The children looked around but there was no one there. It seemed like the voice was coming from the stone! So they took the diamond and split it in half. + +The children rejoiced at their good fortune and went home happy. Little did they know, this was just the beginning of their adventures! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who loved the heat. No matter the season, she was always willing to go out and feel the sun and the warmth of the air. + +One summer, though, it got so hot that even the little girl had to stay inside. Everywhere she looked was too hot for her to resist. + +One day, her mom came to her and said "Come with me. Today, we will do something different!" + +The little girl followed her mom, wondering what different thing they were going to do. As they stepped outside and were hit with the heat, the little girl knew that the different thing had something to do with the heat. + +They walked until they came to a pool and her mom said, "Let's go swimming!" + +The little girl was so happy! Finally, something to do in this heat! With a little splash and a lot of laughs, the little girl used the heat to enjoy the pool with no fear of lingering too long. + +The little girl had found her way to resist the heat. From then on, the different things that her mom would do with her during the intensely hot summer days were a reward for the little girl. She was so grateful for the heat and what it had allowed her to do! +Once upon a time there was a cool meeting. Everyone was very calm. Mom, Dad and a very special guest sat down to talk. Dad wanted to discuss an important topic. Mom agreed that it was a good idea. The special guest listened carefully. Dad said it was important to be honest and kind. Everyone talked and discussed until the meeting was over. Together, they agreed it was a good meeting. Everyone felt calm. +Once, there was a giant. He was very big and strong. He lived in a big, wide forest. + +One day, a little bird looked at the giant in his forest, and saw that he was very thirsty. The bird wanted to help, so it flew off and collected a big, thick bucket of water. + +The bird flew back to the forest and saw the giant. He filled the bucket with water, and gave it to him. The giant took it and drank it greedily, and thanked the little bird. + +The giant was so happy that he had been able to quench his thirst. His forest was now full of happy creatures again! +Once upon a time, there was a smart kid named Peter. Peter was always curious, he especially loved to visit new places. One day, Peter asked his mom to take him on a special visit. She thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, let's go see your aunt!" + +Peter's mom and him drove to the aunt's house. When they got there, they were so excited. They went in and she was happy to see them. The aunt had a special story to tell Peter. She said, "Peter, it's a unique story about a special journey. I want you to remember this, ok?" + +Peter nodded and listened carefully. The aunt said, "The story is about a man who went on a long journey alone. He came across many unique places and met many unique people. He was searching for something special, something meaningful. Along the way, he realized that the most valuable thing he was searching for was inside himself all along. So he stopped looking and enjoyed the journey he was on." + +Peter was very quiet. His mom asked him what he thought. He said, "I want to go on a long journey, too. I think I can find something special inside me, just like the man did." His mom smiled and said, "I think you can do it too. Just keep that in mind and take some time for yourself." + +The moral of the story is that the most valuable things are +Once there was a bossy mouse called Mousey. Mousey liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Mousey was walking in the woods when he stumbled across a box with the word “POWDER†written on it. + +“This powder must be for me!†Mousey shouted. + +But then, the owl who lived nearby flapped his wings and said “You must not touch that box, Mousey!†+ +Mousey ignored the owl's advice and opened the box. Inside was a powder of all different colours. Mousey scooped some of the powder into his paws and sniffed it. + +“It smells nice!†Mousey said. + +Suddenly, the same owl appeared again and said “Mousey, I have been sent by the forest animals to warn you. You must not reveal what is inside the powder.†+ +Mousey was curious, but he was also scared. He quickly closed the box and went back home. + +Every day, Mousey wondered what was inside the powder, but he did not dare to open the box again. But then, one day, Mousey could not resist any longer. He opened the box and to his surprise, out of the powder he had been so curious about, flew dozens of friendly, colourful butterflies! +Once upon a time, there were two friends- Mary and John. They liked to do everything together. One day, Mary wanted to wash her hair with shampoo, so she asked John for some. But John didn't want to give her any. He said he wanted to keep it all for himself. + +Mary got very mad. She told John he was not being nice, and she asked him why he wouldn't share. John said he didn't want to. Then they started to disagree. + +Mary was not happy, so she looked around and found a big bottle of shampoo. She saw it was very comfortable, so she snatched it up and ran away. John didn't know what to do. + +Mary was very happy now that she had the shampoo. She washed her hair with it, and it made her feel clean and refreshed. She was glad that she and John could still be friends, even when they disagreed. +Once upon a time, there was a very silly girl. She was always smiling and laughing no matter what happened. One day, she saw a page on the floor. It was white and blank, so she decided to make something fun on it. She took a crayon and started drawing a picture. Suddenly, something silly happened. The page suddenly came to life and the girl saw all of the characters moving. She laughed and laughed, she had never seen anything so silly before. The page stayed alive and the girl played with it for hours. The page made cheer the girl up whenever something bad happened. The girl and the page became really close friends. They would play together, until the girl had to go to bed. That was the same every night, until one day, the page disappeared. The girl was very sad, she had lost her best friend. But happily, the page came back the following morning and the girl was very happy. From then on, they continued to have many silly adventures. +One day, a little girl named Olivia was walking down the street when she looked up and saw a large tree. She was excited and wanted to explore it. + +"Mommy! Can I go look at the tree?" said Olivia. + +Her mom allowed her to, so Olivia carefully entered the tree. As she stepped around, she noticed that the ground was a bit dirty. She was a bit disappointed, but she kept exploring. + +As Olivia looked further around the tree, she found the most beautiful blue bird. It had a bright yellow chest, and Olivia was instantly taken with it. She laughed with delight and followed the bird around the tree, until it fluttered away. + +Just as she was about to leave the tree, she also found some shiny rocks, which she put into her pocket. She was so excited to show her mom what she found. + +As Olivia skipped home to show her mom, she knew she would come back and play under the tree often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who went to the kitchen. When Lily arrived in the kitchen, she saw that it was very organized. She started to look around and saw something along the wall. She wondered what it was and so she went to grab it. + +Lily saw that it was a dog toy. She was so excited that she started to jump up and down! + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. It was her mom. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +Lily looked up and smiled. + +"Mommy, look! I found a toy for the dog!" + +Lily's mom was very pleased and she said, + +"Good job, Lily! That was very organized of you!" +There was a boy who loved to paint. One day, he found a paint set with lots of colors. He was so excited that he decided to paint everything he could. He painted his walls, his chair, even his cat! + +But it didn't stop there. He started to paint the cells in his house, too! He painted all the walls, doors and windows with bright colors. He mixed the colors together to make different shades. + +After he was done, the house smelled smelly and the colors too vivid. He had used too much paint and the house now looked too colourful. But the boy still liked it, even if it wasn't perfect. He had created something special with his paint. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy girl named Elle. Everywhere she went, she wanted to see what was going on. + +One day, Elle was on a tour with her mommy. It was a special tour, where Elle got to see many cool things. But then, Elle started to feel sad. She started to weep. + +Her mommy asked her, "Why are you crying, sweetheart?" + +Elle told her mommy, "I miss Daddy. I want him to be here too." + +Her mommy hugged Elle and said, "It's alright to cry. But Daddy can't be here right now." + +Elle wiped away her tears and smiled. She knew she would be able to see Daddy soon. The tour was fun, and Elle stopped being so nosy and just enjoyed the time with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a crocodile named Smoothie. Smoothie liked to spend his days swimming in the river but one day, he was having too much fun and his feet started to slip! Smoothie was scared he might fall in the river, but he was too slippery to get back up. + +Just then, a little girl walked by. She saw Smoothie in trouble and decided to help him. She asked him to hold tight as she slowly pulled him back up. + +With the girl's help, Smoothie was safely back out of the river now. But just then, a naughty fox came by. It kept chasing Smoothie around, trying to knock him back in the river. + +The little girl wanted to help Smoothie out again, so she held onto his tail, keeping him from slipping into the water. Smoothie was so thankful for the girl's help! He thanked her and swam away. The little girl was happy knowing she helped save the smooth crocodile. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was only three years old, but he was very brave. + +One day Tommy went for a walk in the woods. He could hear the horses in a nearby stable, so he grabbed the door handle and let himself in. As he walked towards the horses the smell in the stable was harsh. + +He stopped in front of a very big horse. The horse was brown and gentle. Tommy reached out his hand and grabbed the horse's mane. The horse neighed and Tommy started to laugh. + +Suddenly, Tommy heard a voice from behind him. It was the stable keeper! She spoke in a harsh voice, telling Tommy to get out of the stable. Tommy smiled and said goodbye to the horse. He quickly grabbed the door handle and ran out! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only three. He had a special urge to collect all of the shiny things he found. One day he saw something really shiny. He wanted to get it so badly he couldn't resist. + +He reached out and grabbed it. But as soon as he had it in his hand, he knew something was wrong. The shiny thing was dirty, really filthy. His mom scolded him for picking up something so dirty. + +The little boy was sad, but he kept his urge to collect and started looking for other shiny things. But each time he found something shiny, he would see that it was dirty and filthy. + +The little boy kept trying to find something good, but it never happened. He stopped collecting and never found anything with the same urge again. He got really sad and was never happy again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was three years old and loved to explore outdoors. He saw trees, flowers and birds, each season was so different! One time, Jake went out in the summer and saw a beautiful butterfly in the sky. It flew from tree to tree and Jake wanted to catch it. He jumped up to try, but he lost his balance and fell down. Jake felt sad because he couldn't catch the butterfly. + +But then the sky started to get cloudy and the season changed to autumn. Jake felt warmer in his clothes, the leaves on the trees were turning yellow and red. He found a broken branch on the ground and decided to play with it. He pretended to fly like the butterfly, he waved the branch around and made loud noises. Jake laughed and had lots of fun! + +Finally, the season changed to winter, the sky was now full of stars and the ground was frosty. Jake grabbed the broken branch and started swinging around. But as he was jumping, the branch snapped in two and Jake fell hard on the ground! He started crying, but his mom came and hugged him. + +That's when Jake realised it was ok to make mistakes and fall. He looked up at the sky and the bright stars shined down on him. From then on, he never feared falling and kept exploring the world with a smile. +One day, Mr Bean had an idea. He wanted to draw a picture on the driveway with chalk. He grabbed a stick of chalk and started sketching. Mr Bean's picture was so beautiful that everyone was envious. + +The next day, Mr Bean had another idea. This time, he needed help. So, he asked his neighbor Molly for support. Molly was happy to help and so they both drew a big rainbow on the driveway. + +Once again, everyone was envious. Even the birds in the sky were amazed! Mr Bean and Molly had so much fun together. They spent hours drawing with the chalk. + +Finally, they finished the picture and all the neighbors praised them. Everyone felt proud of what they had created. From that day onwards, Mr Bean and Molly were always there to support each other. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to choose a new car. He thought and thought about what he wanted and then he chose a brown motorcycle. He was so excited and couldn't wait to ride it and show it off. + +A few weeks later, the man took the motorcycle out and it was so much fun. He drove it down the roads and never wanted it to end. But suddenly, there was a sign that said "no bikes allowed." The man was so sad because he had to turn back. + +The man started thinking maybe it was a bad idea to choose the motorcycle. He decided that next time he should choose something that would be allowed in more places. + +The moral of the story is that we should always think before we choose. If we choose something that could get us in trouble or that we can't use in certain places, it can cause us to have a bad time. +Once upon a time, there was a small alligator who promised his mom that he would never go near the lake. One day when his mom was away, the alligator became very curious and decided to ignore his promise and go to the lake. + +When he came to the lake, an ignorant man saw him and decided to take him home. The alligator was scared but the man promised he would take good care of him. He kept his promise and kept the alligator as a pet for many years. + +Finally the alligator had learnt his lesson and realised the importance of keeping his promises. He became very thankful to the man who took him home and protected him. + +The moral of this story is that it is always important to keep your promises, no matter how curious you become. Ignoring your promises can lead to bad things happening to you. +Otto was an original boy. He was only three years old and was very excited to try new things. + +Today, Otto decided to try to catch a taxi all by himself. He waited and waited but no one came. + +Otto kept trying and when he finally saw a yellow taxi, he ran out to stop it. But the taxi didn't see him. He was too small. + +Otto tried again, but this time he got too close and he was hit by the taxi! It was a bad ending and Otto was very sad. +Once there was a little girl called Molly who loved to explore. One day she decided to go out in the dark and find adventure. She grabbed her flashlight and set off on her way. + +As she walked, she heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. Suddenly, a small creature popped out and said "hello". Molly was frightened at first, but then she heard the creature's soft little voice. + +"What's your name?" asked the creature. "My name is Molly," she answered. The creature smiled and said, "That's incredible! I'm a fairy. Do you want to see my magical powers?" + +Molly was amazed and said yes. The fairy waved her wand and suddenly there was a bright light. Molly was amazed by the incredible display of power and was filled with joy. + +The fairy laughed and said, "Let's go explore together!" They set off, with the fairy holding onto a bright flashlight so they could find their way. Together they had an incredible adventure and Molly learned a lot. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who was feeling very sad. She was walking down a long street all alone. Suddenly, a man approached her and offered her something to make her feel better. The girl was scared by his offer because he seemed very rude. + +The girl ran away, scared and alone. She came across a old woman who had a kind face. This woman too offered the girl something. But this time it was a genuine offer of friendship and understanding. + +The girl hesitantly accepted this offer. As they walked along the street together, the old woman told her stories and made her laugh. The girl realized that there were many forms of offers that you can accept and it didn't always have to feel frightening like the first offer she encountered on the street. + +The old woman had taught her a valuable lesson that day and the girl never forgot it. She learned to be more careful and to always remember to look for kind offers instead of rude ones. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was 3 years old and loved to mix things at home. + +One day, Anna's mum said to her, "Anna, come with me to school - we are going to an exam today!" Anna was excited and followed her mum. + +At school, they went to a big room with lots of other children. Anna's mum said, "Anna, I will have to do the exam first, so you sit here and play nicely." Anna wanted to do the exam too, so she waited patiently. + +After a while her mum had finished the exam and it was Anna's turn - but the questions were too hard for her. So instead, Anna and the other children decided to mix some paint, create funny cards and tell stories instead. Everyone had lots of fun and Anna couldn't believe how fast the time went by! + +When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and Anna was already looking forward to the next time they went to school together. +Once upon a time there was a small kitty named Mitty. She loved to explore and so one day she decided to take a hike in the nearby woods. She came across an old glass house with a beautiful garden around it. She wanted to get a better look, so she hopped up on the windowsill and peered in. + +Inside the glass house was a long table with four chairs and a bowl of fresh fruit in the center. But then Mitty realized something strange. Even though the windows and even the walls were made of glass, she couldn't see through them! Every time she tried, the walls were just solid and clear. + +Mitty was curious, so she walked around the house, looking for a way in. Finally, she noticed a tiny, hidden door. When she opened it, she realized why she couldn't see before! Inside, the walls were also made of glass, but it was old, cloudy glass that she could see through. + +From then on, Mitty knew the moral of the story: don't judge a book by its cover! Just because something looks solid on the outside, doesn't mean that you won't find something different on the inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to explore new places and create adventures for herself. One day, she decided to create her own trail in the woods. + +As Jane began to explore, she became hungrier and hungrier. As she continued along the trail, she stumbled across a huge bush of spicy peppers! + +"Wow!" Jane exclaimed. "I've never seen so many spicy peppers before!" + +She quickly picked some of the peppers and started munching on them. They were so tasty and spicy! Jane kept eating, not noticing the big bear behind her. + +The bear growled loudly and Jane quickly turned around! She was so scared! But then the bear just looked at her and said, "I like those spicy peppers. Can I have some?" + +Jane was so surprised, but she gladly gave the bear some of the peppers. As the satisfied bear walked away, Jane realized it was time for her to go home. She had created her own trail and had a delicious snack along the way. What an adventure! +John and his mom went to the park. They saw a tall structure. +"Mom, what's that?" asked John. +"That's a tower, John," said Mom. +John was excited and he ran towards it. He felt like the structure was reaching up all the way to the clouds. +Mom noticed that John seemed so intrigued by the tower, so she asked him what he was thinking. +"It's so weird," said John. "I feel like if I reach up to touch it, I'd go up to the sky!" +Mom smiled. "That's a great idea, John! But let's not mention that to anyone else, okay?" +John nodded and kept looking up at the weird structure. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. It loved to hop around in its garden. One day, it heard a rolling sound in the distance. When it hopped over closer to see what it was, it came across a strange cube. + +The bunny was curious, so it hopped closer. The cube was pink and sparkly, and it was covered in flowers. The bunny was so excited, it hopped around the cube. Then it noticed something. In the centre of the cube was a bright blue button. + +The bunny didn't quite understand what that button was for, so it hopped over to a nearby fox for help. + +The fox said: "This cube is very special. It can give you whatever you want. But, if you push the button, it will be spoiled forever and you will never get what you want!" + +The little bunny knew it shouldn't, but it was so curious. It was sure this cube was magical, and soon it made a decision. It hopped over to the cube and pressed the pink button. + +Suddenly, the cube went dark and the bunny was filled with sadness. The cube looked dark and spoiled, and nothing magical was going to come out of it! The little bunny slowly hopped away, feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous round tree. It was so tall and wide that it seemed like it was never-ending. Everyone who saw it wanted to decorate it. + +So, one day, all the children from the neighbourhood gathered around the tree. They each brought decorations that were bright and colourful. There were bows, streamers, flags and glittery balls for everyone to use. + +The children set to work, excitedly decorating the tree in a fun way. They hung the flags high up on the branches and placed the big glittery balls near the bottom. The bows and streamers were braided and woven through the leaves, giving it a rainbow of colour. + +When they were finished, the tree looked so beautiful! It shone and sparkled, and everyone cheered with joy as they admired the enormous round tree that they had decorated. +Tim and his mum were travelling in the car. Tim looked out the window and counted the numbers as they drove along - one, two, three, four. + +Tim asked his mum why they were travelling. His mum explained that they were going to visit grandma. + +Tim was excited and asked how long the journey would take. His mum told him that it was a flexible time because they had lots of time to see all the things along the way. + +Tim was full of excitement, he couldn’t wait to see grandma. He looked out the window and counted the numbers again - five, six, seven, eight. + +Mum smiled, "We will be there soon sweetheart". +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She needed a banana, so she asked her mom if she could have one. Mom said yes and she grabbed a big, yellow banana. Uncle Tom came over for a visit and he wanted to share the banana with Lucy. + +Lucy and Uncle Tom went out to the backyard and sat on a big, fluffy chair. Lucy took a big bite of the banana and it tasted sweet and yummy! Then, she shared the rest of the banana with Uncle Tom. + +When they were finished eating, Lucy and Uncle Tom sat together in the peaceful backyard. They looked up at the blue sky and enjoyed the warmth of the sun. Then Lucy said she needed a nap, so Uncle Tom hugged her and said goodbye. + +Lucy went inside and lay down in her bed. It felt cozy and peaceful. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of her wonderful banana. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very naughty. She loved to play until she got tired, but forgot to stop and rest. One day, after spending the day running around, she went to the kitchen to get a snack. She saw a big bowl of strawberries on the table, and she smiled. + +"Oh, what a yummy treat!" she exclaimed, as she happily grabbed a strawberry. But then something happened. She began to feel a little bit sleepy. + +"Oh, no!" she exclaimed. She forgot that she had been running around all day. + +The little girl knew she needed to go to bed soon, but she could not help but take just one more strawberry. She was very naughty, but who could blame her after all? + +The next morning, when she awoke, she remembered why she needed to get to bed early and listened to her mommy's warnings. She never forgot the warnings again, and the lesson she learned was clear, "Listen to mommy!" +Once upon a time there was a vine. It grew and grew. One day it was so big that it reached the sky! It was a bit clumsy though and it started to sway in the breeze. + +As it swayed, the vine started to wrap itself around a tree trunk. It clung tightly to the bark and snaked around it. + +The vine kept growing and it soon reached the highest branch. It wound itself around the branch, becoming a bridge! Now little birds could easily cross over the vine. + +The birds were so happy they sang and sang. They chirped and twittered and bounced around joyfully. After that, the clumsy vine kept growing and growing, making the birds happy every day. +Once there was an empty field. Nothing seemed to live there, yet something felt strange. One day a young girl named Sarah walked across the field. She had a curious look in her eye as she noticed something strange. She bent down and plucked a single flower from the ground. She held it in her hands and slowly rubbed her thumb across it's petals. It felt so fine. Suddenly the entire field began to fill up with vibrant colors and different kinds of flowers. Sarah smiled, feeling like something special just happened. She knew her thumb had something to do with it, but she couldn't quite remember why. + +Years later, when Sarah was grown up, she learned the special secret about her thumb. It turned out that her thumb had magical powers and when it touched something, it made it feel fine. She finally remembered how she made the field bloom so many years ago. She realized her thumb was powerful and she now had a special way to show people how special flowers were. +Once there was a little girl named Essie. She was 3 years old and she loved to play. One day she was playing with her dolls when her mom was shaking the dirty TV. Essie ran to her mom and asked why she was shaking the TV. + +Her mom said the TV was dirty so she had to shake it. Essie thought that was funny and wanted to help. So Essie stood up on a chair and started shaking the TV. She shook it so hard that mom had to help her so the TV wouldn't break. + +When they both stopped shaking, Essie looked at the TV and saw that it was much cleaner! Mom was so proud of Essie for helping clean the TV. From then on, Essie would help mom shake the TV every week. +Once there was a little round thing that was broken. It was so broken that no one wanted it. The little broken round thing just sat there feeling sad. + +One day, a nice man found the broken round thing and he said, "I can sort this out." + +The man began work on the little broken round thing and before long, he had fixed it. + +When the man was finished, the little round thing was no longer broken. It had been fixed and it looked beautiful. + +The man was very happy and so was the little round thing. Now it finally belonged somewhere! +Once upon a time, there was a purple turkey who lived in a big farm. The purple turkey was very happy and loved playing in the sun. Every day, the purple turkey would run around and have fun with the other animals. + +One day, the farmer noticed the purple turkey and thought it was very special. The farmer had an idea and he got out a big bowl, some flour and eggs. He mixed them all together and made some dough. + +The farmer used the dough to make a delicious pie. He then put the purple turkey in the pie, and put it in the oven. When it was finished, the turkey pie smelled and tasted amazing. + +The farmer and animals ate the pie together. It was delicious! Everyone mixed together and were very happy. The purple turkey was the happiest of all! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He hopped around searching for something exciting. He wanted to have some fun! Then he found a tall tree with long leaves. It was so big! The bunny was so happy he started to jump and hop around it. + +He was hopping up and down so much that he got really tired. So he leaned against the tree and relaxed. He listened to the wind blowing through the tree's leaves and he felt so peaceful. + +The bunny thought to himself, 'I must relax sometimes. When I relax I can do more things and be happy!'. So, whenever he felt tired, the bunny would relax under the tree. + +The bunny taught us an important lesson. We should always relax and take time to be peaceful. That way we can do more things and enjoy life. +Mama mentioned a game. She said it was fun and that it would help the three year old get better at being flexible. The three year old was not sure what Mama meant, but he was excited to learn about the game. + +So, every morning, Mama and the three year old would play the game. They would practice stretching and bending in different ways. It was hard at first, but the three year old got better and better with practice. + +One day, Mama mentioned that there was a bonus to the game. The three year old was excited and asked what it was. Mama said that if the three year old became very flexible, then he could join a special class. + +The three year old was so excited that he worked very hard every morning. Finally, he was flexible enough to join the special class. In his class, he was able to learn even more new stretching and bending exercises. + +Mama was so proud of the three year old and everything he had achieved. She said it was all thanks to the game they had played every morning. +Once there was a boy named Toby. He was three years old and liked to explore the outdoors. One day, his mum decided to take him to the park. As they arrived, Toby happily pointed out all the trees, flowers, ducks and birds. + +His mum said, “Let’s play a game. I’ll show you a direction, and you try to find where it is pointing.†Toby agreed and ran around the park looking for where his mum had pointed. + +Toby soon found a little girl playing with a puppy. She asked Toby why he was pointing in that direction and he said that he was playing a game. The girl asked Toby to play with her and her puppy, and Toby said yes. The girl started organizing a fun game of hide-and-seek and Toby joined in. + +The girl commended Toby and said, “You’re so good at pointing the truth!†Toby blushed and said thank you. They continued playing until it was time for Toby to go back home with his mum. Toby said goodbye and he had found an important truth when playing in the park - organized games can be fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was three years old. He liked to explore and one day, he ventured into a cave. He looked around but it was very dark and he couldn't see very much. He was a bit scared but he kept going. + +He noticed some stairs and he went down them. He got lower and lower until he could see something glowing in the dark. He went closer and he realised it was a very big box. He was curious and so he opened it. + +The box was filled with rocks and strange things he had never seen before. He thought to himself, "This is really cool!" + +Suddenly, a voice spoke out of the dark. It said, "Why did you question the things under here?" The boy was scared, but he tried his best not to show it. He said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to explore and find out what was in the box". + +The voice said, "That is a bad thing to do. You should never question the things that are under here." Then it said, "Your curiosity could get you into trouble one day." + +The little boy ran away from the cave as fast as he could. He never ventured back inside the cave again. He was scared of what might be lurking in the dark. +Once upon a time there were two little bunnies. One was white and one was brown. The white bunny was very curious and always liked to explore. One day he hopped away and found an old rag. He smelled it and bit it. + +The brown bunny saw the white bunny playing with the rag and hopped over. He said, "You shouldn't bite that rag. It doesn't belong to us and it looks dirty." + +The white bunny asked why not and the brown bunny said, "We must respect things that don't belong to us, even if they look different. That way we will always be kind and considerate of others." + +The white bunny listened and nodded. He thanked the brown bunny and put the rag down. The two bunnies hopped away, happy and content. + +The moral of the story is to always be respectful of other people's belongings and to always be kind and considerate. +Jim was a little boy who was three years old. He loved adventure and wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Jim's mom said, "Let's go to the opera." Jim's eyes lit up and he quickly put on his shoes. + +When they arrived at the opera house, Jim was surprised. It was filthy! There was dirt and feathers everywhere. Jim didn't want to go inside, but his mom said, "Trust me. It won't be so bad. I promise." + +Jim stepped gingerly into the opera house. It was actually really fun! There were glittering lights and pretty music coming from the stage. Jim and his mom hugged each other and danced around the room. + +Jim was so glad he trusted his mom and came to the opera. From then on, he always trusted her when she had a surprise for him. +Once there was a big fat bear who was walking around in the woods looking for something to eat. He saw a little rabbit sitting under a tree and hopped to go up to him to get a tasty snack. + +The rabbit was very scared and began to cry when the bear came up to him. The bear tried to be nice to the rabbit and told him he just wanted to be friends. The rabbit wasn't sure he could trust the bear so he ran away. + +The bear didn't give up and followed the rabbit until he stopped crying. He said to the rabbit, "Don’t worry, I just wanted to be your friend. I won't hurt you." The rabbit felt better and thanked the bear. + +They became friends and the bear showed the rabbit how to find food and keep safe in the woods. He was very gentle and the rabbit was always comforted when the bear was around. + +The moral of the story is always give someone a chance and don't be scared to make new friends. Everyone is special and needs to be comforted from time to time. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved watching the birds in the sky. She would sit by the window for hours and gaze up at them, amazed. + +One day, Daisy saw something even more special. A love bird! It had bright colours and vibrant wings. Daisy was so pleased to see that bird. She kept watching it, day after day. + +The love bird would bring Daisy things. Sometimes it brought flowers, sometimes it brought pieces of fruit. The gifts were very useful to Daisy. + +Eventually, Daisy made a home for the love bird in her garden, and they became very close. Daisy watched the love bird lovingly, and the love bird watched Daisy just like she watched it. They were best friends! +Tod was a gifted three year old boy. He loved to go out on the river in his kayak. Every morning he went out to the river and chose the best route for his kayak. He carefully picked the path that had gentle waters and no obstacles. Then, paddling with all his might, he navigated through the river to his favourite spot. There, he enjoyed the beauty of nature surrounding him, playing and having fun. At the end of the day, Tod returned home, usually with a big smile on his face. He had chosen the perfect spot to enjoy his favourite activities on the river. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and his twin sister. One day, the boy said to his twin, "I want to buy something together!" His sister agreed. + +The twins held hands and went to the open market. They saw many colorful vegetables and fruits. The boy went to the vendor and said, "I would like to buy an apple please!' The vendor gave him a big red apple. + +The twins enjoyed the apple together. The boy said to his twin, "Let's buy more stuff!" Then, the twins bought a colorful balloon and a toy car. They were so happy! + +When they finished shopping, the twins went back home. They were so excited to show their parents the things they bought. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a very modest closet. Every day, when she was done playing with her toys, she would go and open the closet to put her toys away. As she reached for her toy box, she noticed something funny - there was a little mouse in the closet! She giggled quietly and closed the closet door. + +The next day, the little girl noticed when she went to close the closet door that the mouse was still there! She got a little bit scared, but she remembered that mice were just small animals, so she decided to let it stay. + +From then on, every time the little girl went to the closet, she would see the little mouse, who would look up at her with its cute little eyes. The girl felt kind of friendly toward the mouse and even gave it a name: Mickey. + +One day, the little girl heard a strange noise coming from the closet. She opened the door and noticed that Mickey was building a nest inside! She couldn't help but smile. It had found a modest spot to make its home in her closet. + +The little girl and Mickey became good friends after that, and she would visit the closet every day, just to check and make sure all was well. She even brought it some food and left a tiny door open so it could come and go. +Once upon a time there was a little girl name Jenny. She liked helping out in the kitchen, making colorful pies with her mom and learning to lock the door after dinner. + +One day, Jenny wanted to make a surprise. She got to work mixing the dough and added all sorts of colorful toppings. When she was done, she proudly presented a gorgeous colorful pie to her family. + +But instead of being happy, her family was very mad. They said she had been wasteful with the ingredients, and she should have shared her pie with everyone. Jenny was so sad she started to cry. + +Her dad hugged her and said: "It's ok Jenny. Next time, remember to always remember to lock the door and share your treats with everybody". Jenny understood the lesson, smiled and hugged her dad back. + +The moral of the story is that it important to lock the door and share your treats. That way, everyone can be happy! +Once, there was a little girl named Sara who lived near the beach. As she looked out her window, she would often wonder what the surf looked like. One day, she asked her mom, "Can I go to the beach and see the surf?" + +Her mom agreed, so together they walked to the beach and Sara was amazed by the sight of the waves crashing against the shoreline. She yelled with excitement, "Mom, look at the surf!" + +As the day went on, Sara started to feel tired. She asked her mom, "Can I lay down and take a nap?" Her mom said, "Yes, but while you nap, remember to stay close to the shore". + +Sara curled up into a ball and fell asleep on the beach. While she lay there dreaming, a great big wave came and started to carry her out to sea! Luckily, her mom was there to wake her up and keep her safe. + +Sara was relieved and very grateful to her mom. As she packed up to go home, she couldn't help but think of the day's lesson: no matter how sleepy you are, you should always stay close to the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who liked to talk. He flew to the ground, because he heard many people talking there. As he got closer to the ground, he saw something delicate. It was a beautiful flower! He flew down to it and started to talk. + +The flower was startled. It had never talked to a bird before! But the bird was so friendly and kind, and he was telling the flower about his adventures in the sky. + +The flower was so excited to meet the bird, it told all its friends. They all came over to say hi, and the ground was filled with chatting. The bird talked and talked, until the sun set and it was time to go home. + +The bird said goodbye and flew away, while the ground stayed delicate and beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a mama bear and a little bear cub. The mama bear and the little cub were walking in the forest and came upon a cave. "Let's enter," said mama bear. The little cub was scared but followed mama bear anyway. + +Inside the cave, the cub saw a pot set on the fire. "Mama, what’s that?" said the cub. + +"It’s oil, my dear," said mama bear. "And it smells delicious." + +The cub eagerly followed mama bear over to the pot and peered in. Inside the pot was a strange, orange-colored liquid. Mama bear took a ladle and scooped some of the liquid from the pot. She handed the ladle to the cub and the cub slowly brought it to its lips. + +The cub tasted the liquid. It was warm, sweet and thick. "Mama! This is delicious!" said the cub. + +Mama bear smiled and kissed the cub on the forehead. "This is honey," said mama bear. "And now you know why we entered the cave." +Once upon a time there was a saw. It was a special saw because it could help improve things. + +The saw was very impatient, it wanted to get to work as soon as possible. So every day it looked for things that needed improving. + +One day, the saw saw a tree. The tree was very old and it needed some help. So the saw started to work. It used its sharp teeth to cut away the old branches and make the tree look better. + +The tree felt so much better after the saw was done. Every day it was looking better and better, until soon it was more beautiful than ever before! + +The saw was so happy that it had helped to improve something. From then on it looked for more things that it could work on, so it could make the world look even more beautiful. +Robbie was a good farmer. He had cows that he kept in his farm and every day he had to feed them. One sunny day he decided to cut some hay in the field to feed the cows. He took his big scythe and started to cut the hay. + +He was happily working in the field, when suddenly he heard a voice behind him. He turned around and saw a big rabbit. + +The rabbit asked him "What are you doing?" + +Robbie replied "I am cutting hay so I can feed the cows." + +The rabbit said "That sounds like a good plan. Can I help you?" + +Robbie smiled. "Yes," he said, "you can help me cut the hay." + +So the rabbit and Robbie worked together and soon the field was filled with hay. They did a good job and the cows were happy to have tasty hay to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. He was three years old and very wise for his age. Every day, he would go out to explore the world with his friends. + +One day, Mark and his friends were walking through the woods when they came across a very tall tree. Mark felt brave and said to his friends, “Let’s climb to the top of the tree!†+ +The other children didn’t think it was a good idea, but Mark kept insisting so they all decided to try it. But when they tried to climb, they only got a few feet off the ground before they fell. + +Mark kept trying, however, and soon he was at the very top of the tree! He was so proud of himself and he let out a little cry of joy. + +His friends were amazed and said to him, “Mark you are so wise! You are the bravest of us all!†+ +From then on, Mark was known to all his friends as the wise and brave little boy who climbed to the top of the tree. +One day, John wanted to go on a trip with his family. He asked his mom where they were going. She said they were going on a surprise trip! +John was so excited! He wanted to be sure he packed everything he needed, so he asked his mom what he should bring. She said he should pack some clothes and a movie. +John packed a few clothes and his favorite movie; then they left. + +John was so excited when they finally got to their destination. He was curious - where were they? He asked his mom what was going on, and she just smiled and said, "You'll see!" + +Finally, they arrived at the theater. John couldn't believe it. He had packed his favorite movie and now he was able to watch it on the big screen! Everything was fine and the movie was even better than he expected. + +John was thrilled with the surprise on the trip! He was reminded that even the things that seem small, like packing his favorite movie, could make for a very fine day. +Once there was a girl called Maria who was really curious. One day Maria wanted to find out what steam was. She took a pot and a bowl and filled the bowl with water. + +She put the bowl on the stove and switched it on. The water started to bubble and soon Maria could see the steam coming out of the bowl. She was so excited! + +But then Maria noticed that the steam was making the kitchen a bit foggy. She opened the window and the kitchen became clear again. + +Maria looked back at the pot and felt happy that she had managed to see the steam. She learnt a lesson that day that if you have steam in a room, it is important to let it out or else it will get foggy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to explore and discover new things. One day, Daisy was playing in her garden when she discovered something green and round. It was an ear! Daisy had never seen anything like it before. + +Daisy knew exactly what to do; she ran to her mum to show her the strange object. When Daisy’s mum saw the ear, she was very surprised. She told Daisy to put it down carefully. + +Daisy’s mum looked at the ear and realised it was broken. Daisy was sad that it was broken, but her mum said not to worry. She said she would take it to the shop and get it fixed. + +That night, Daisy was happily snuggled in her bed, dreaming about her adventurous day of discovery. She knew there were more wonderful things to find out in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom had a problem - he was missing one of his legs! He was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +One day Tom had an idea. He would go and find a new leg for himself. So that's what he did. He put on his shoes and looked for a new leg. + +He searched and searched all day. Eventually he found a leg that looked just like his old one! He was so happy and put the new leg on straight away. + +The new leg made Tom feel much better and he was so glad he had found it. He was now able to do lots of things he couldn't do before. He knew it was important to have two legs. +Once upon a time, there was a prune who wanted to fight with the other prunes. He thought he was very strong and he wanted to show everyone how impressive he was. Every time he fought, he won, because no one could beat him. + +One day, a bigger prune arrived. He was much bigger, bigger than anyone had ever seen before. He challenged the prune to fight, and all of the other prunes were very excited to see the battle. + +The prune was brave and he accepted the challenge but he quickly realised that he couldn't win. No matter how hard he tried, he just wasn't strong enough to beat his opponent. + +At the end of the fight, the big prune won and the other prunes were very disappointed. They all learnt an important lesson: no matter how impressive you think you are, you can't beat someone bigger and stronger than you. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter who was very lonely. He would often spend his days alone in his house playing make-believe games and singing sad songs. + +One day, Peter's dad came home with a big surprise - a piano! Peter was so excited he ran over to it straight away and began to play with it. His dad watched on with a proud smile. + +But then one day, Peter made a mistake. He banged the keys too hard and the lid of the piano flew open and the music sheet flew out. Peter got so angry that he left the room and refused to ever go back in. + +Days passed, and Peter stayed away from the piano. He no longer felt the same joy that he had once felt when playing the piano. But he missed it deeply and was beginning to feel more and more lonely. + +One day Peter heard his dad in the living room singing a sad song. When he went to investigate, he noticed that his dad was playing the piano. When his dad finished, he said gently, "Sometimes it's okay to make mistakes, Peter. They help us learn and grow." + +At that moment, Peter realized how much he had missed the piano, and he knew that he would never again let his mistake get in the way of enjoying the music he loved. +Once upon a time, two friends were walking in a park on a sunny day. Suddenly, they heard shouting coming from an office nearby. They went to investigate and saw two bald men fighting in the office. The two friends yelled and shouted, trying to make the men stop. They were so scared and had no idea what to do. + +Just then, an old man walked in and loudly asked the fighting men to stop. The two bald men stopped and stared at the old man. He spoke to them and asked what was going on. The men both said they were sorry and the old man asked them to shake hands and make friends. They did as they were asked, and the old man said they must never fight again. + +The friends thanked the old man and he gave each of them a hug. They went back to their walk in the park feeling much happier. They remembered the lesson they learned and promised they will never fight again. +King Tom was very fancy and he wanted everyone to know it. He had a special trumpet that he used to make lots of noise. One day, King Tom decided to prepare for a big show. He polished his trumpet until it was shining bright. He chose the fanciest clothes he owned to wear for the performance. + +King Tom knew the show would impress all his friends. He practiced the trumpet for hours. As the night of the performance arrived, King Tom was so excited. He proudly strutted out of his palace to the stage. + +When King Tom began to play, everyone in the crowd was in awe. He sounded so great! Every time King Tom stopped, the crowd cheered even louder. King Tom smiled and enjoyed the applause. He was so happy with how he had prepared for the show. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called John and Mary. They loved exploring their neighbourhood together. + +One day, they went for a walk and saw a new store. It was very modern, with lots of shiny things. + +John and Mary went inside and saw labels on all of the items. They couldn't read them so they asked the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper told them the labels said what the things were and what they cost. + +John and Mary asked the shopkeeper what he would recommend. The shopkeeper said the items he would recommend most were on the shelf at the back of the store. + +John and Mary thanked the shopkeeper. They chose some items and ran off happily with their new treasures. +Once upon a time, there lived a happy little girl called Lily. One day, Lily and her dad were playing on the beach, looking for shells and seeing if they could spot any whales. Lily's dad shouted out, "Look! A whale!" Lily looked up, but all she could see was a big blob in the ocean. + +Lily's dad smiled and said to her, "Come here! Let's swim out to meet it!" Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I'm a little bit sleepy. Maybe I should stay here?" + +Lily's dad shook his head and said, "No! You should never be afraid to try something new. Even if it looks scary, you can still learn a lot and meet new friends." Then he took Lily in his arms and they swam out together to meet the whale. + +The whale smiled at them and they spent an hour playing together. Then it was time to go home. Lily was so happy. She had learned an important lesson that day—it's always important to have courage and try new things. +Once there was a puppy. His name was Spot and he was very helpful. He liked to help his family and play with his friends. +One day, Spot was eating his lunch when he saw a hole in the fence. He wondered what was inside. +"What's in that hole?" Spot asked his mom. +"I don't know, Spot. We should take a look," said his mom. +So, Spot and his mom went to the fence to take a look inside the hole. Inside, Spot found a nest of baby birds. Spot was careful not to disturb the birds and just looked at them for a minute. +"Oh Spot! You are so helpful! You found a hidden home for these birds,†said his mom. +Spot was happy that he could help the birds and wagged his tail. From then on, Spot kept an eye on the hole, making sure no one disturbed the birds. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear. He liked to go for walks. One day, he was walking down the way when it started to rain. He wanted to go back home, but he couldn't! + +The bear thought for a minute. Then he had an idea. He walked over to a puddle and said, "Mmmm. I'm going to soak in this puddle and stay warm." + +He stood in the puddle and stayed nice and warm. He felt safe. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The bear said, "Thanks. Now I can go back home!" + +So the bear walked back home, with a smile on his face. He was happy he had found a way to stay warm. +Once upon a time, there was a wild operation. Everyone was so excited because it was a very big event. + +The first thing they did was cover the whole area with a big yellow blanket. Everyone wanted to make sure it was nice and warm. + +Next, they put some boxes in the middle of the blanket. All of the boxes were filled with toys and surprises. Everyone was so happy! + +Finally, everyone started to cover the boxes with soft pillows. They wanted to make sure the treats were nice and comfy. After they were finished, it looked like a wild adventure. + +The children clapped their hands and laughed. It was the best operation ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Zara and Marco. One day they decided to have some fun. Zara said, "Let's play dress up!" Marco agreed and they both got out some costumes. Zara put on a funny costume and laughed. Marco put on a normal costume, but he was not sure if he liked it. + +Next, they started to play a game. The game was to repeat the same action over and over. Zara started by jumping in the air. Then Marco repeated the same jump. They kept taking turns and each time doing the same move. They had so much fun that they did it over and over again. + +Finally, after a while, it was time to take off the costumes. Zara got hers off first and put it away. Then Marco took off his and put it away too. Soon things were back to normal. Zara and Marco were still friends, and they still have fun playing together. +Once upon a time there was a shy little bear who lived in a town. He had lots of friends, but he was too shy to say hello to them. His friends wanted to give him a big surprise, so they spread the word throughout the town. Soon everyone was talking about it! On the special day all of his friends gathered in the town square and called for the little bear to come out. After a few minutes he finally came out, and all of his friends started cheering for him. The little bear was so happy he gave them big hugs and thanked them for their surprise. From that day on the little bear was never so shy, and he was never shy to say hello to his friends. +Once upon a time there was a duck who was very frightened. She was looking for somewhere to hide when she heard a voice say, "Duck! Come in here!" + +The duck peeped inside and there she saw a bathtub full of warm water. She hopped right in and felt nice and safe. + +Then the voice said, "Duck! Now stay there and don't move!" The duck stayed very still. + +Suddenly a big hand came out of nowhere and started pouring lots of bubbles into the bathtub. The duck was so frightened she wanted to jump out, but she remembered the order to stay still. + +Pretty soon the bathtub was full of soapsuds. The duck enjoyed swimming in the warm water until it was time to leave. + +When the voice said "Duck! You can go now!", the duck hopped out and made a quick escape. She had a great time in the bathtub, but she was still very frightened! +Johnny was a little boy who loved to explore. One day, he was in the park when he saw something strange. He looked around and saw a figure in the dark. It pointed to him and said hello. Johnny was a bit scared but he was also curious. + +The figure handed Johnny a letter. It was written in a language he didn't know. He wondered what it said. The figure smiled and pointed to the sky. Johnny looked up and saw a shooting star. Was it a message from the figure?! + +Johnny asked the figure what it meant. It pointed to a nearby tree. On the tree was a very special picture. It showed clouds, a sun and a rainbow. Johnny understood - it was telling him that things would soon get better. + +Johnny smiled and thanked the figure. With a twinkle in its eye, it waved goodbye and disappeared into the dark. Johnny was going to remember this message for a very long time. +Once upon a time, there was a unique soldier. He had a dream to make the world a better place. One day, he wondered how he could make his dream come true. He sat outside of his house and thought for a long time. + +He finally decided to enlist in the army. As he packed his bags, he said to his mother, "Mom, I want to join the army so I can make the world a better place." + +His mother looked at him with loving eyes and said, "My son, it's a brave thing you're doing. I'm proud of you." + +The unique soldier thanked his mother and waved goodbye. He was on his way to join the army and make a difference in the world. + +He had a dream, and he was determined to make it come true. As he marched off, his mother watched him with an enormous sense of pride. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They wanted to build something special. So they worked very hard and built a cupboard. + +The cupboard was very nice. It was made from wood, which was strong and healthy. Mommy and Daddy put things inside the cupboard to keep them safe. + +Mommy and Daddy also filled the cupboard with yummy and healthy food. They made sure to eat lots of healthy food so that they could stay strong. + +Every day, Mommy and Daddy would get something from the cupboard and cook it for dinner. They enjoyed eating together every day. + +And that is how Mommy and Daddy built a cupboard and ate healthy food every day. The end. +Once upon a time there was a sad boy. He was sad all the time because nobody would kiss him. One day, he saw a stove in his room. He remembered that his mom always kissed him when he was near the stove. + +He went over to the stove and hugged it tight. He closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished that someone would come and kiss him. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and opened his eyes. His mom was there and she had a big smile on her face. She came up to him, gave him a big hug and planted a kiss on his forehead. He smiled and hugged her tight. + +From then on, the boy was happy whenever he was near the stove. He knew his mom would come and kiss him if he needed it. +Bob was walking in the park one day when he heard a strange sound. It was a smooth sound, like a humming. He looked around, but couldn't see where it was coming from, so he kept walking. + +Suddenly, he noticed a little puppy peeking out from behind a tree. The puppy had a big ball in its mouth and was bringing it to Bob. Bob couldn't believe it! He picked up the ball, but it brought with it a lot of dirt, which made Bob very angry. He threw the ball away, and the puppy started to howl. + +Bob felt guilty for upsetting the puppy, so he made a promise that if the puppy would stop howling he would bring it a nice, clean ball. But he couldn't find any balls nearby, so he had to go back home to get one from his own collection. + +Luckily, when Bob came back, the puppy was still there. He gave it a new, clean ball, and the puppy seemed to be very happy. Bob and the puppy played together for the rest of the afternoon, and the smooth sound he had been hearing earlier finally made sense. The sound was the happy sound of a puppy playing. +Once upon a time, there lived a man with a very big job. He had to repair things. One day, he had to repair a vine in a big, tall tree. He was very careful as he climbed up the tree. He wanted to be sure not to hurt the vine. + +When he reached the vine on the tree, he began to work on it. He bent, tugged, and mended the vine until it was as good as new. The man worked hard to make sure the vine was safe and secure. + +When he finished, he looked down at the ground below. He was very proud of himself and his work! He knew he had been careful and done a very good job. + +The man began to climb down, when suddenly the vine broke again. He felt sad, knowing he had to start the work all over. But the man remembered the importance of being careful and took his time. + +Once he got down, he began to repair the vine again. He worked and worked, taking his time and making sure to do a very good job. He was careful and soon the vine was secure and safe. + +The man was happy. He had done an excellent job, and the vine was fixed. The man and the vine were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a cell that she really liked. But one day, the cell started to do weird things. It would glow, then stop. It made strange noises, too. + +At first, Sue thought the cell was just being silly. But then, it started to do even weirder things. One day, she accidentally dropped it. Suddenly, it started to spark and smoke. Sue was very scared. + +Sue asked her mom for help, but it was too late. The cell shorted out and was broken forever. Sue was very sad. She didn't have her cell anymore. + +The End. +One day, a little girl was feeling excited. She was going to celebrate! She put on her best dress and her favourite sparkly shoes. "Where are we going?" she asked her mum, looking up at her with curiosity. + +"We're celebrating your birthday!" said mum. "You have such a wonderful dream and you're so gifted." + +"Oh!" said the little girl, her eyes twinkling. + +They went to the park, and the little girl was delighted. The sky was filled with coloured balloons and music was playing. She laughed and ran around and soon it was time for the cake. + +"Happy birthday!" said Mum, handing her a present. The little girl opened it and out came a big, beautiful doll. She hugged it tightly and grinned. Everyone sang a birthday song and the little girl's heart swelled with happiness. + +That night, she fell asleep with the doll by her side and happy dreams in her head. She had had such a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Willie and Joey. They both loved eating stars. Every day they would climb higher and higher up the sky to get them. + +One day, they were flying very high and spotted a giant star. They were so excited and wanted to eat it right away. So they flew down to get it. + +When they were close enough, they heard a scary noise. They felt frightened. They wanted to fly away, but the noise was keeping them from moving. + +Willie said, "What can we do?" Joey replied, "Let's keep flying and try to get away." But it was too late. + +The scary noise was coming from a big dragon. Its fire was so hot that it burned their wings. They fell from the sky and the dragon ate the star. + +Willie and Joey were never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to borrow a book from the library. She was very excited, but also a bit scared. She was worried that the librarian would be too busy and wouldn't want to help her. + +Just as she reached the library door, she felt an itchy feeling in her nose. She rubbed it and tried to ignore it, but the itch kept coming back. + +The little girl opened the door and stepped inside the library. The librarian saw her and said: "Hello, can I help you?" + +The little girl looked a bit frightened but said: "Yes, I want to borrow a book please!" + +The librarian laughed and said: " Of course! Let's see what we have here!" They looked through lots of books and finally the little girl found one she liked. The librarian handed her the book, and the little girl thanked him and ran out the door with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely band. Each night they would practice but they still felt lonely as no one would listen. One evening, they decided to mix music and instruments together. They added drums and guitar, tambourines and a flute, and made a beautiful sound. But then they heard a loud noise that was coming their way. It was a roam of wild animals. The little band was scared and quickly hid, but their noise had been heard by the animals. The animals were so impressed by the music and started to dance around. The animals and the band had a wonderful time and became friends. They were no longer lonely, and the band was able to perform their music for many different creatures. + +The little band stayed and played in the forest, mixing music and sounds to share with their new friends. Everyone was happy and the little band discovered the joy of mixing music together and sharing it with friends. +Jimbo was a 3 year old who liked to joke around. One day, Jimbo noticed a barrel by the river. He thought to himself, what if I could turn this barrel into a fun joke? He asked his mom, if he could keep the barrel, so he could use it for a joke. She thought for a moment and said "Ok, but be careful. That river can be dangerous!" + +Jimbo was so excited. He wanted to know what kind of joke he could do with the barrel. After a few days of thinking and imagining, he finally had an idea. He set up the barrel on one side of the river and ran across the river to the opposite side. He shouted out: "Hey look, I'm on one side of the river and the barrel is on the other side. I guess I can't get it!" Everyone laughed. + +Jimbo was so proud of himself. He had come up with a funny joke. But little did he know, these same barrel and river would set him up for an even funnier joke in the future. + +Years later, Jimbo was a grown man and he came back to the same river. He remembered the barrel from when he was a young boy, and he wanted to do another joke. So he put the barrel back in the water and jumped inside of it. He shouted, "Hey look, I'm in the barrel and the barrel is in the river, +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. He was 3 years old and very curious! One day, he was playing outside in the garden when he saw something shiny and hidden in the grass. He stopped and looked closely. It was an old box! He picked it up and opened it. Inside was a beautiful design! It was a toy soldier. Jim was very excited. He quickly grabbed it and ran inside with it. + +Jim took the toy soldier to his room. He quickly designed a special place to keep it safe and hidden. He placed the toy soldier in a special box and put it deep inside his room. Every day he would go and visit it, sometimes he would even dress it in different clothes. He loved his special toy soldier and kept it hidden from everyone else. +Jack's mommy took him for a walk. He was so happy, but then he saw a big dog! Jack was fearful. He wanted to resist, but his mommy held his leash tightly. + +Mommy said, "It's ok Jack, the dog won't hurt you." + +But Jack couldn't shake his fear. He kept hearing the dog's loud bark. He tried to resist, but his mommy held the leash really tightly. + +The dog ran up to Jack and he was so scared. He started to cry. + +The dog's owner came out of the house and screamed at Jack. He was so mad and yelled at Jack's mommy. + +Jack was so scared and sad. He wanted to run away, but he couldn't because his mommy held the leash. He wanted to resist, but he was powerless. The bad day was over and he was glad to go home. +Once there was a loyal lady who wanted to travel. She packed her bags and said goodbye to her friends. She drove in her car until she reached the end of the road. Then, she saw a big boat in the water. She boarded the boat and sailed away. + +On the boat, the lady made lots of new friends. They were on an adventure together, exploring all kinds of new places. As they traveled, the lady and her new friends laughed, ate and had lots of fun together. + +Finally, after weeks of travel, the boat stopped in a beautiful, magical place full of wonder and excitement. The loyal lady stepped off the boat and looked around in amazement. She probably never would have found this place without her friends. She thanked them for the amazing journey they had shared and said goodbye. + +The lady returned home with many memories and new stories to tell. She was so glad she had the chance to travel and to make such loyal friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. She was curious and always exploring. One day, she reached out to grab a beautiful perfume bottle from the dresser. Jill had never been so close to the bottle before and was amazed at the pretty scent. + +Jill carefully took the bottle in her hands and ran out the door. She ran so fast she almost couldn't keep up with herself. Her curiosity was getting the better of her! Soon, she found herself in the forest, where she was sure she could find somewhere nice to take the perfume bottle. + +When Jill turned the corner, she saw something very interesting - an old lady with a basket full of fruits and flowers. Jill was so curious that she almost shouted in surprise! She stepped closer and asked the old lady what she was doing. + +"I'm gathering the ingredients to make a very special perfume," the old lady smiled. "And you should reach in and take a sniff of this one" she said, pointing into her basket. + +Jill reached into the basket and pulled out a handful of petals. She brought it close to her nose and smelled the wonderful scent. The perfume was even more amazing than the one she had taken from the dresser! + +Jill smiled to herself. With the old lady's guidance, she had reached beyond her mere curiosity to learn a new skill and find a new scent. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. Her name was Lucy. She was looking for a special treasure. + +One day Lucy looked up and saw a scary space. It didn't look friendly. She slowly stepped into the space. + +The space was big and dark. Suddenly something moved in the corner. Lucy was so scared. She started to cry. + +The thing moved closer. It was a monster. It had sharp teeth and long claws. Lucy started to tear up. + +But the monster had a big heart. He was just looking for a new friend. He told Lucy not to be afraid and gave her a big hug. + +The monster showed Lucy a secret treasure. It was a bright, sparkly diamond and a shiny golden key. With the key she could open door to secret and exciting places. + +Lucy thanked the monster and waved goodbye. She ran home, forgetting to be scared. She was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and adventurous ostrich who desired to explore the world. He decided to take a walk one morning, and as he reverse away, he realized that he was progressing further and further away from home. + +The ostrich began to worry, but he wasn't familiar with the direction to go back home. He became worried and scared, so he hid behind a bush. + +At that moment, an old wise fox appeared. He knew of a way for the ostrich to 'reverse' and find his way back to his home. She suggested to the ostrich that he stop and ask for directions whenever he got lost. + +The ostrich thanked the fox and set out on his journey, stopping whenever he got lost to ask for help. In this way, he was able to bravely and adventurously explore the world while also keeping track of his way back home. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes seeking help is the best way to find our way back home. +Once upon a time there was a big field of corn. It was an amazing sight! In the middle of the field stood a little girl twirling and spinning around. She was spinning so fast she was like a tornado! She chirped with delight as the wind blew faster and faster. + +The little girl spun and spun until she was in the middle of the corn. She zoomed around, over the corn stalks and up into the blue sky. She was having so much fun! She was spinning and twirling like a top, making sure to keep her balance. + +After a while, the little girl got tired, so she stopped spinning and stood still. She looked around and noticed that she was standing in the middle of an amazing field of corn. She smiled and saw something sparkly. It was a red corn cob! + +The little girl picked up the corn cob and twirled and spun with it in the air. She was so happy to have found such an amazing corn cob! Then, she put it in her pocket and ran across the cornfield, spinning and twirling as she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Sniffles. Sniffles was out for a walk one day and he saw a bone in the grass. He was so excited and picked it up straight away! + +Sniffles wanted to enjoy the bone, but then he noticed it belonged to the big dog nextdoor. He tried to sneak away with it but the big dog saw and barked at him. Sniffles felt sorry and put the bone back on the ground. + +The big dog smiled and said, “It’s okay Sniffles. You can share it with me.†+ +Sniffles was so happy. He and the big dog had a great time playing with the bone. They enjoyed it together the whole afternoon! +One day, a man wanted to steal a trumpet. He went to the store to get it. But, when he saw the trumpet, it looked very disgusting! The man did not want to steal something that was so bad looking. So, he decided to leave the store without the trumpet and not steal it. He went away feeling sad. + +The next day, the man came back to the store. He looked to see if the trumpet was still there. It was! And this time, it looked much better. He decided to steal it and take it home with him. + +The man was very excited to have the trumpet at home. He played it every day and shared it with his friends. He was very proud to have a trumpet that he had stolen! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jill. Tom liked hot weather while Jill enjoyed the cold. Every day they would argue about how they wanted the weather to change. + +One day, Tom and Jill both decided to show the other how silly their choice was. Tom put on lots of sweaters and hats to try to make it colder and Jill put on shorts and t-shirts to make it hotter. + +They both laughed, but got very hot and cold. They might have kept going until the weather changed, but then it started to rain. Suddenly, everyone was wet but happy - because the weather couldn't be changed! Both Tom and Jill agreed that they were silly to think they could control the weather! +Once there was a jolly little boy named Jack. He liked to play with his friends in the park. One day he found a big square box in the park and he got very excited. He excitedly asked his friends if they wanted to help him pull it. His friends agreed and together they pulled the box across the park. Eventually they got to the end of the park and they stopped to rest. They looked inside the box and found lots of jolly presents. It was a surprise party for Jack and his friends. They had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Lenna. She loved playing with her little toys. + +One day, Lenna's dad came home and said he had to leave his job. This made Lenna sad, but her dad said it was okay. + +Lenna's daddy said he was off to find a new job that was more lovely than his old job. He said he was going to find something that would make him happy. + +Lenna was sad to see her daddy go, but she was also very happy for him. She decided she wanted to help. + +The next day, Lenna helped her dad look for a lovely new job. They looked all over town and finally found one he liked. + +Lenna was so proud of her dad that he had a new job. She was so happy for him and gave him a big hug when he went off to start working at his new job. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl. She was always eager to learn new things. + +One day the girl had to go to a new room. She was scared and didn't know what to expect. But she was brave and trusted her parents. + +The girl entered the room and she saw lots of new things. There were people who were friendly and kind. They gave her snacks and showed her around. + +The girl was happy! She trusted the people in the room and they helped her enjoy the new place. Every day they shared stories, played games, and laughed. + +The girl was living in a new way, learning and growing. She trusted her family, the people in the room, and herself. She was clever and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird. It wanted to soar high in the sky and be free. But it didn't know how to make its wings work. + +One day, the bird found a special sword. It was magical and it made its wings big and strong. With a big flap of its wings, the bird flew up into the air! + +The bird soared higher and higher until it reached the clouds. It circled the sky, feeling free and happy. The bird felt so clever for finding the magical sword and being able to fly. Whenever it was low, it just looked for the sword and used its power to soar! +Once upon a time there were two friends - Peter and Henry. Peter loved to play with Henry but Henry always wanted to complete things first. + +One day, they decided to play together in the garden. It was a mild day and everything was perfect for a fun game. But as soon as the two were about to start, Henry stopped them. He said he wanted to complete a task first. + +Peter was not happy. He did not want to complete anything but he also did not want to fight with his friend. So he waited patiently while Henry completed his task. + +When Henry finished, Peter was excited to start playing – but to his surprise, Henry wanted to continue with his completing. Peter became more and more frustrated as time went on. + +Finally, the two had enough and a fight broke out. It was a terrible ending to their mild day in the garden. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Oliver and Beth. Oliver was very thoughtful, and he always wanted to make Beth happy. One day, he had an idea. He would make a surprise for Beth! + +So Oliver got to work, and soon he had made a big screen out of cardboard. Then he painted it, turning it into a beautiful work of art. Finally, he added lights to make it glow in the dark. + +On the day of surprise, Oliver said to Beth, "I made something special just for you. Do you want to see it?" Beth was so excited. They went outside, and Oliver showed her the glowing screen. + +Beth said, "Oh Oliver, it's beautiful! Thank you so much. You're so thoughtful." + +Oliver said, "I'm glad you like it! I made it just for you." + +And from that day forward, Beth and Oliver would always remember their thoughtful surprise. +Once there was a small girl and she was on an adventure. She was walking up a big hill and the wind was blowing. The hill was covered with grass, and she saw a cobweb reaching out from the ground. She stopped and looked at the cobweb. It was so large and was made of thin, gray strings. She reached out her hand and touched the cobweb. She felt the soft, delicate cobweb between her fingers. + +The little girl was curious and wanted to see what was inside the cobweb. She bent down and reached inside. She felt something small and furry. She pulled it out and it was a tiny mouse. She was so surprised and started giggling. She reached in the cobweb one more time and pulled out a few small gray spiders. They were so small and scurried away. + +The little girl was happy and continued her adventure. She looked around and saw that the cobweb had reached up to a nearby tree. She smiled and walked away, with the memory of the cobweb and its small furry creature in her mind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. She was three years old and she loved to skip. + +One day, when Jenny was skipping through the park, she stubbed her finger and it started to hurt. She felt helpless, so she started crying. + +Just then, a kind old lady came over. She said, “Oh dear, don’t cry. I know how to make it better.†+ +The old lady kissed Jenny’s finger, and it stopped hurting. Jenny was so happy. She smiled and asked, “Where did you learn how to make it better?†+ +The old lady smiled back and said, “My granddaughter taught me. She always says that a good kiss is the best medicine!†+ +Ever since that day, Jenny remembered the old lady’s advice and whenever she felt helpless, a good kiss made it all better. And, of course, she skipped around the park many more times. +Once upon a time there was a pupil who was feeling very troubled. He had a lot of worries which made him very unhappy. + +One day he decided to go for a walk and he noticed a puddle on the ground. He watched as the sun shined down, drying the puddle up. Watching the puddle dry gave him new hope. + +He realised that all of his worries would eventually pass too, just like the puddle was drying. He knew he just needed to be patient and eventually the troubles he was feeling would start to fade away. + +The pupil kept this in his mind and he started to learn to be more patient. Even when he felt troubled, he was no longer anxious, but hopeful that the worries he had would pass. + +The moral of this story is that eventually all of our troubles pass, just like the puddle dried. We just need to remember to keep patient and hopeful. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to try using a rod. He had never used one before and asked his dad to help him try one. His dad was honest and explained how to use it. The boy grabbed the rod and started waving it around. But the rod was too hard to resist and he dropped it. + +The boy got really sad and started to cry. His dad hugged him and said it was ok and that he should try again. This time, the boy held the rod in a different way and tried to resist it. He kept at it for a long time and eventually, he was able to hold the rod up high. + +He was so proud of himself for being strong enough to resist the rod. His dad was so happy for him and hugged him. The boy and his dad were happy and smiling together. From then on, the boy always tried his best to resist different things in life. +Max was so frightened that he couldn't move. He was watching the taxi drive away. It had been his last chance to get home and he was stuck in the middle of nowhere. He was alone in the dark and starting to feel very sleepy. + +He decided to find a place to rest his head until morning. Max walked down a long path and eventually came across a big house. He was so tired that he just crawled into the garden and rested against a bush. + +As he woke up, he heard people talking. It was a family of four. They were a happy family and had offered him to stay the night. Suddenly, Max felt a relief; he had a place to stay. + +The family had showed Max so much kindness that the next morning, Max knew he had to return the favour. He found a taxi to take him back home. As the taxi took him away, Max knew that he wouldn't forget the family's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. Millie wanted to reach the tasty otter. She followed its trail to the beach and asked a nice lady if she had seen one. + +Millie asked, "Do you see otter?" + +The nice lady smiled and replied, "Yes, I see the otter. He is down by the rocks eating a tasty fish." + +Millie was delighted and raced towards the rocks. She spotted the otter in the distance and wondered if she could reach it. Millie tried and she tried, but it was too far away. + +The otter saw Millie and started to swim towards her. He was so close, she could reach out and touch him. Millie giggled with joy and thanked the otter for coming over. She couldn't believe how tasty and friendly the otter was! +Once upon a time, there lived a strong elephant. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he travelled far until he reached a Big Forest. When he arrived at the Big Forest, he was a bit scared. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice. “Hey! Don’t be scared!†+ +The elephant looked around. He saw a small mouse holding a stick. The mouse said, “I am brave and strong. I have this stick to protect us.†+ +The elephant smiled and said, “Let’s go on an adventure!†+ +So, the elephant and the mouse travelled together through the Big Forest. They had lots of fun, finding new places and meeting new friends. + +At the end of the day, the elephant thanked the mouse for being a brave and strong friend. The mouse smiled and waved the stick and said, “Let’s travel together again!†+Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tom. Tom loved to play all day long, but he often forgot to do his chores. + +One day, Tom's mum urged him to take the wet laundry out of the washing machine. Tom was a bit scared but he did it, even though the laundry was very heavy. + +Tom's mum smiled and said, "Very good, Tom. Now I want you to take the laundry out to dry, ok?" + +Tom was a bit hesitant, so his mum added, "Remember to do it every day. Be regular, ok?" + +Tom nodded, and he went outside to hang the laundry up to dry. He was happy to have been a big help to his mum. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Richard. He was three years old and loved music. He asked his mother if she could get him a musician to teach him music. His mother said that she would do her best to find a musician. + +The next day, his mother brought him to meet a musician who was very obedient. Richard was so excited to meet her. He looked up at her, wide-eyed and full of admiration. + +The musician said, "Hello Richard, my name is Sarah. I'm a musician and I'm here to teach you music". Richard liked Sarah from the start and he eagerly nodded his head to show that he wanted to learn from her. + +Sarah said, "This is going to be so much fun. Now, what instrument would you like to learn to play first, Richard?". Richard looked around the room, there were so many instruments to choose from. + +He pointed to the guitar and said, "I want to learn to play the guitar". Sarah said, "That's a great choice, Richard! I'm sure you'll be an obedient student and you will soon be able to play some beautiful music". Richard smiled and nodded his head in agreement. + +He was already looking forward to his next lesson with Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Stella. Stella was three years old and lived with her family. One day, Stella wanted to help her mom with something. + +Stella asked her mom, "Mommy, can I help with lunch?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie! You can help me chop the vegetables." + +Stella felt so excited to help her mom. She carefully began to chop the vegetables with a gentle knife. After a few minutes, her mom said, "You did great, Stella! Now let's make lunch together." + +The two of them cooked lunch and it smelled so good. They laughed as they cooked and soon, lunch was ready. + +Stella felt proud that she helped with lunch. She thanked her mom for letting her help and ate lunch with her family. +Once upon a time there was a creek. It was deep and wide and many animals liked to play in it. But one day something bad happened! The creek had a broken part. The animals looked at the broken part and tried to figure out what to do. + +They called to their friend the big bear. "Can you help us?" they asked. The bear thought for a moment and then he leaned into the creek. He pushed against the broken part and it worked! The creek was fixed now! + +The animals were so happy. They swam and played in the creek again. They thanked the bear for helping them. They knew that the creek was safe now and they would have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tim and Rob. They often played together. One day, they wanted to go on a boat ride together. + +"Let's go for a boat ride! Will you come, Rob?" asked Tim. + +"Yes, I will come! I love boat rides!" Rob said. + +So the two friends hopped into their boat. Tim took the lead and they sailed away. + +They sailed until they reached a very busy river. Boats and all kinds of other things were sailing by. Tim and Rob were so excited they were not being careful. + +Suddenly, Tim bumped the other boats and got them into trouble. Tim and Rob were so embarrassed. + +Then, Rob said, "Let's be more careful next time. We can still have fun and stay out of trouble." + +Tim and Rob learned their lesson. From then on, they were always careful when sailing in a busy place. +One day, Sally and her mommy went to the house. It was wet outside. They took some tools and went to the house to repair it. The door was broken and the walls were broken too. Sally and her mommy worked hard to fix the house. + +Sally used a hammer to repair the door. She pounded the nails into the wood and the door was fixed. Her mommy used a saw to repair the walls. The saw made a loud noise and it cut the wood into the correct sizes. + +The house was almost repaired. Sally and her mommy felt tired and sweaty. But when they finished, the house looked much better. They were very happy that the house was fixed. Now everyone could use the house and play in it. +Once upon a time, two best friends were playing together in the park. They were very happy and laughed a lot. But then one of them wanted the toy that the other one had. Neither of them wanted to share. So they began to quarrel. + +The quarrel got so bad that the other kids in the park started to stare. Then one of them shouted, "I have an idea!" He said, "Let's go to the bakery and get some dough. We can both make silly shapes with it, and then the quarrel will be over." + +The two friends agreed and ran to the bakery. When they arrived, the baker was so kind that he gave them dough for free. The friends went back to the park and started to make silly figures with the dough. They laughed and forgot about the quarrel. + +The other kids at the park thought that the friends were being so foolish, but in reality, it was a clever idea. They learned that it's possible to solve disputes without yelling and fighting. +Billy was a very curious boy. He loved to explore, and today he was exploring his bedroom. He saw a big fan in the corner. He pointed at it and asked his mom, "What's that?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a fan. It helps us stay cool in summer." + +Billy was so excited to see the fan! He ran over and put his hand near it. But there was no air coming out. He looked up and asked his mom, "Why isn't it working?" + +His mom said, "It's not working because it's empty. It needs some batteries." + +Billy was so excited. He quickly ran to the kitchen and brought back some batteries. He put them into the fan and it started spinning around! He smiled and clapped his hands. The fan was working and now his room felt so much cooler! +Once upon a time there was a jolly little boy called George. He was always happy, even when things did not go his way. One day he decided to take a trip. He pulled his suitcase behind him as he walked to the train station. + +When he arrived, he was so excited to get on the train. He pulled the ticket out of his pocket, happy to be on his way. The train started to move and he waved goodbye as it left the station. + +Once he was on the train, he was so jolly. He looked out the window at the trees and the sky! He was so excited for the trip ahead of him that he could hardly stay in his seat. + +When he finally arrived at his destination, he stepped off the train with a big smile on his face. He had had a lovely trip and was so excited for the adventure ahead. He pulled his suitcase behind him as he started walking. He was jolly and it felt great to be on a new trip! +One day, Jack went on an exciting safari with his family. He got to see lots of different animals like zebras, giraffes and lions. Jack loved it but he was also very tired by the end of the day. + +Mum suggested it was time to relax, so she and Jack lay down together in the grass and watched the animals. Jack kept getting excited and pointing at them as they wandered past. + +Mum laughed and said “Jack, relaxation is about being still and quiet.†+ +Jack looked at her with his big eyes and said “I want the lions to be bossy!†+ +Mum chuckled and said “No, lion can't be bossy Jack! But it's time for us to head home so let's relax and go.†+ +Jack was sad but he knew it was time to go, so he put his hands in his pockets, laid back in the grass and relaxed. As they drove away, he watched the animals until they were out of sight. +A young boy was playing in a pool one hot summer day. He splashed around, happy and carefree. Suddenly, his attention was drawn to a mysterious chest at the bottom of the pool. He was curious what was inside. + +He quickly dived down to try and touch the chest, but it was too far away. He swam back to the side of the pool and tried to think of a way to get it. Suddenly, he had an idea and raced to the store. + +When he got there, he bought a fishing rod and ran all the way back to the pool. The boy cast his line into the water, and soon, he was able to catch the mysterious chest. + +When he pulled it up, an amazing prize was inside! He quickly scooped it up and raised it above his head, feeling as though he had won the greatest prize in the world. It had been a fun and exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. +Ann's mom told her never to follow strangers. But Ann was so tempted by the stranger's delicious candy that she decided to follow him, anyway. + +The stranger took Ann through a tight path between trees and bushes. Ann wanted to stop, but the stranger kept on walking. + +Ann finally realized what she was doing was wrong, and that she shouldn't have followed the stranger. She quickly turned around and ran back home. + +When Ann finally got home, her mom was waiting for her. Ann told her mom about what had happened, and she was very proud of Ann for realizing she had made the wrong decision and for coming back home. + +Ann learned from this experience that it's best to always listen to her mom's advice and not to follow strangers. +Once upon a time, there was an old, lazy dog. He enjoyed living life in the sun. But one day, his comfortable life changed. He saw a big fire coming closer. He knew he had to save the day. + +All the other animals ran away, but the old, lazy dog stayed. Everyone waited to see what would happen. Would he be able to save the day? + +The old, lazy dog slowly got up and marched over to where the fire was. He started licking the fire until it went out! Everyone was so happy that the old, lazy dog was able to save them. They gave him a big welcome. + +From then on, the old, lazy dog was thought of as a hero. All the animals looked up to him. He was happy and proud that the others counted on him to save the day! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family that lived by the sea. The family had a mother, father and two little children. +The mother and father worked hard all day to make money for their family. +At night, the family would come together, and the mother and father would cook a delicious meal. +After, the family would all go out to the beach and play together. + +One night, the family decided to bring a fishing pole to the beach. The pole was very tall, so the father had to carry it while they all walked. The mother and father taught their children how to fish with the pole. + +They all had a wonderful time and caught a bunch of fish. The children were so excited! The mother and father cooked the fish on a fire they made on the beach. Everyone filled their bellies and felt very happy. + +The wealthy family remembered this night fondly, and went on to have many more happy nights by the sea. +Once, there lived a mole. He loved to look for tasty food under the ground. One day, he felt a bit dizzy and decided to go for a walk. + +As he was walking, he saw a beautiful field with lots of grass. He wanted to go and explore in the field, but he realized it was very dangerous. If a big bird came, he could get hurt. + +The wise mole thought for a while. Then he had a good idea. He decided to run away quickly and get back to the safety of his underground home. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be careful. Whenever you see something that tempting, it's best to stay safe and not take any unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a small house. One day, the dad had an idea. + +"Let's send ourselves to the deep woods!", he said as he looked out the window. + +Mum smiled and said, "That would be lovely! Let's go!" + +So dad, mum, and their little 3-year-old daughter packed their things, jumped in the car, and went off on an adventure. + +When they arrived, they couldn't believe their eyes. Everything was so deep, dark and mysterious. + +They looked at each other and thought, "Let's go explore!" So they set off, walking from tree to tree, looking at all the leaves and flowers. + +Along the way, they heard lots of animals and saw things they'd never seen before! + +Soon, the family was having so much fun and it felt like they were living in a fairy tale. + +When the sun went down, it was time to go home - but the deep woods were now a part of the family's story, and they would never forget their magical adventure! +Once upon there was a young girl named Lily. She was playing in a jungle with her stuffed animal, Bear. Suddenly, Lily heard a noise. She was very scared and started to cry. + +Bear looked at Lily and said, “Don't be upset. Let's go and see what the noise is.†+ +Lily took a deep breath and said, “OK, let's go.†+ +They both walked through the jungle and soon they came across a group of animals. They were all gathered around a tree and there were lots of noises. + +Lily was still a bit scared but Bear said, “Let's go closer and see what's happening.†+ +So they went closer and saw that the animals were playing a game. They were all laughing and having fun. + +Lily felt much better and smiled. She said, “Let’s join them.†So they both ran over to the animals and started playing the game. They all had lots of fun together. + +The end. +A good bear was walking around in the cold forest. The trees were tall and everything looked the same with the snow. The good bear stayed honest, and when he was tired he looked for a warm place. He saw an igloo made of snow, and knew someone else was living in it. So he shouted loudly, wanting to say hello. But nobody answered. He looked closer and realised that the igloo had been there for a while and it was empty. He knocked on the door but there was no answer. He walked around the igloo, and he noticed something funny. There was a pile of stuff on the other side of the igloo and he realised that the person living in the igloo was now ignoring him. He said goodbye and left, and decided to look for a new place to sleep. + +The good bear was honest. He decided that he had been too loud and didn't want to bother anyone's home. He kept walking, hoping to find a new place to sleep. He was soon happy to find a cosy spot under a tree and he slept soundly in the snow. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was very honest, and his parents loved him deeply. He was always curious, especially about the weather. Every day he asked his parents if there was a tornado. + +One evening, Jack's dad told him that there was a tornado coming. Jack was excited, but scared at the same time. He asked his dad to turn on the recording recorder and they then watched the monitor together. + +The tornado roared loudly, and it was bigger and faster than Jack had ever seen. It moved past their house and started to wreak havoc in the nearby town. Jack was fascinated and asked his dad if they could record it. + +His dad said yes, and Jack quickly grabbed his parents' old recording recorder. He went outside and placed it on the floor, and he watched the tornado in awe. He recorded the entire thing, and when it was over, he triumphantly showed his recording to his parents. They were very impressed and praised him for his honesty and bravery. Jack was so proud of himself and the recording of the tornado. +Once upon a time, there was a good kangaroo who lived in a small forest. One day, a strong wind started to blow and the kangaroo began to shiver. The kangaroo knew it was time to find shelter from the wind. + +He hopped from tree to tree until he saw a cave up ahead. The kangaroo hopped to the cave, but at the entrance he heard a noise. He stopped and listened carefully. It sounded like a voice murmuring! + +The kangaroo was brave, so he cautiously hopped into the cave. He was shocked to find two small animals huddled together, shivering from the cold. + +"Who are you?" the kangaroo asked. + +"We are raccoons," they responded. "It's too cold outside, so we came here looking for warmth." + +The kangaroo looked around and spotted a small fireplace in the corner of the cave. He hopped over, lit the fire, and the raccoons stopped shivering. + +"Thank you, kind kangaroo," they said. + +The kangaroo smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." + +And they all lived happily ever after. +The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful Wednesday morning. Tommy was very excited as he was going to eat something yummy. He jumped out of bed and put his shoes on. He got his hat and coat, and he was ready to go. + +Tommy and his mom walked to the park. There was a big puddle of water on the ground and the grass was wet. But Tommy did not care! He jumped into the puddle and swished around in the cool water, splashing around and having fun. + +Then it was time to eat. His mom put out some sandwiches. She also had a big bowl of delicious apples. They ate their lunch, and then played some more in the park. + +When it was time to go home, Tommy was sad. But he was happy to have had such a wonderful Wednesday. He put his coat and hat back on, and hand in hand, he and his mom walked home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was three years old. Her bedroom was filled with colourful furniture and toys, but what she really liked the most was her pillow. Every day, she would cuddle up on it and feel the comfy softness under her head. + +One day, when she was feeling extra snug, a very smelly smell invaded her nose! She jumped up and looked around to try and locate the source of the smell. + +"What is that?" She said. + +Just then, her mom poked her head into the room and smiled. + +"That is your pillow, honey. And it needs to be washed because it is smelly." + +The little girl blinked in surprise. She hadn't noticed the smell before. + +"Okay," she said and carried the pillow over to the washing machine. + +The little girl put the pillow in the machine and set the timer, then waited anxiously for it to be done. When the machine dinged, she reached in and pulled out a clean, fluffy pillow. + +She hugged the pillow to her chest and said, "Ahh, much better!" +Daniel went outside and saw a white cloud in the sky. He asked his daddy a question about it. + +"What is that?" Daniel asked, pointing up. + +"That is a cloud. Can you say 'cloud'?" Daddy said. + +Daniel said, "Cloud!" and then he began to run. He ran around the yard, so happy to be outside in the sunshine. + +After playing, Daniel got very tired. Daddy said it was time for a nap. So they found a nice spot in the grass, and Daniel snuggled in. + +When he awoke, Daniel saw the same white cloud still there, in the blue sky. He smiled, and waved to it. + +"Goodbye, cloud!" +Once upon a time, there was a dependable boat named Bob. Every day Bob sailed smilingly in the sea. He sailed with fish and ducks and other creatures of the sea. One day he decided to go further than he ever had before. + +So Bob set off and sailed and sailed, further and further. Until one day he saw land in the distance. Excitedly he sailed towards it and when he got there he saw a beautiful beach. He beached himself so he could have a yummy meal. + +Just then the sky went dark and stormy clouds came. Bob felt afraid, he wanted to go home. He tried to sail away, but the wind was too strong, and the waves too big. He was stuck and afloat, with no way back home. + +Bob was left out at sea, never back to his home, never to be dependable again. +Once upon a time there was a baby bird who wanted to escape his nest. He had always been curious to see the world outside and explore his new space. He had heard many stories from the other birds, so he was very excited to fly away and see it all. But his mom warned him not to go too far, that he should stay safe in the warm, comfortable nest. + +But the baby bird did not listen. He wanted to explore, and did not take his mom’s warning seriously, so he flew away and soon he was in a strange and unfamiliar space. He soon realised how wrong he had been and how much he had missed the warmth and safety of his nest. + +As he got more and more lost, he started to feel scared. Then suddenly he heard his mom calling to him. He flapped his wings and flew back to the nest and there his mom was, ready to welcome him home. She comforted him and hugged him, and said to him, “Sometimes it is important to remember to escape only to explore, not to feel alone.†+ +The baby bird was very happy to be back in the safety and warmth of his nest. From then on, he always remembered the moral his mom had taught him and stayed close to his nest no matter how much he wanted to explore. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a chubby purple elephant called Guddu. Guddu loved to play around in the hot summer sun, but the heat made his skin red and sweaty. He had a big floppy hat he wore to keep the sun away, but he still felt too warm. + +Then one day, Guddu's mom pulled out a shade. It was a big pink umbrella that opened up and hung over Guddu's head. Guddu was so happy! He laughed and played all afternoon under the cool shade. + +Afterwards, Guddu's mom folded up the shade and put it back in the bag. Guddu was sad to see it go! But he knew he would have fun with it when the hot summer sun came back again. +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Bob. Bob lived in the woods and liked to whistle every day. One day, Bob was hungry and began to search for some food. He flew around looking, when suddenly he heard a little whistle. Bob followed the whistle and eventually found the source - it was a farm cook! The cook saw Bob and offered him a meal. Bob was so happy and grateful that he jumped up and down with joy. + +The cook said to Bob: "Just remember, life can be tough sometimes and you need to work hard to get what you want. Just keep whistling and things will get better." + +Bob thanked the cook for the meal and for the advice. From then on, he kept whistling and working hard. Whenever things got tough, he would just whistle a tune and things would become better. + +This story is a reminder to us that no matter how hard life may seem, we should always keep working and believing in ourselves. And never forget to whistle! +Once upon a time, there was a village. The village was full of people who liked to play games. They liked to challenge each other to see who was best. + +Every night, the people of the village gathered around a big fire and began to play their games. They were all so competitive and wanted to win. + +One cold night, they were all playing a game when they heard a loud noise outside. They all started to shiver. The noise was coming from a huge dragon. The dragon had come to the village to find the best player of the games. + +The people all stood around, too scared to move. The dragon saw that they were afraid, but he was looking for a challenge. He offered a prize if anyone could beat him. The people bravely accepted and the games began. + +The people of the village were determined to beat the dragon. One by one, they tried their best. But in the end, the dragon was the winner. The people of the village all shivered, but the dragon was so happy he flew away. + +From that day on, the people of the village kept playing their games. But now, they were even more competitive! +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had lots of money and a lawyer. The lawyer always looked after the man's money. +One day, the man lost his lawyer. He was very sad. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find the lawyer. +The next day, the man realised that his money had gone too. It had all been lost. The rich man was very upset. +He soon found out that the lawyer had taken the money and run away. The man was so angry he called the police. But it was too late. The lawyer was gone for good and the man could never get his money back. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat. He was heavy and strong. One day the cat was walking in his yard when a gust of wind came and blew away his hat. The cat was sad. He tried and tried to catch it but it just blew away. So he sat down and began to cry. Tears rolled down his furry face. + +Just then a little bird came to help. She said, "Let me help you do get it back." So the two of them flew up in the sky and searched. Finally they found the hat, but it was stuck up high in the branches of a tall tree. The bird tried and tried to get it, but it was too heavy. + +Then, the cat had an idea. He leapt up into the tree and used his claws to tear the hat free. His heavy body made the hat fall to the ground. The two of them were excited and the cat put on his hat. They celebrated, and the cat was happy again. +One day, a smart girl wanted to write some stories. She sat down, grabbed a pencil and paper, and started to write. She wrote about elephants and giraffes, and princesses and dragons. As she was writing, the girl felt sleepy and she fell asleep. + +The girl had a dream. She was flying, high in the sky, above the clouds. She could see everything below her. She wrote her dream down on a piece of paper when she awoke, just in case she would forget. + +She kept writing, and soon enough she had written lots of stories. She had become a very smart writer. The girl smiled, feeling accomplished, and decided to take a nap to celebrate her hard work. She fell asleep and dreamed about new stories she could write. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old. Mia loved to go to the library. She would go almost every day. + +One day Mia was at the library and she wanted to read a book. She was so excited that she started to zip around the library quickly. She was having fun, but she didn't realize it was dangerous to zip around the library. Suddenly, Mia slipped and she fell. She started to cry because she got hurt. + +Mia's mom saw what happened and came over to help Mia. She hugged Mia and told her it was okay. Mia stopped crying and felt much better. + +Mia and her mom looked for a bandaid to make Mia's injury feel better. They found a bandaid, put it on Mia's knee, and gave her a hug. + +Mia was happy that she was not hurt anymore. She knew she needed to be careful in the library, so she promised to never zip around the library again. +Once upon a time there was a lively boy named Tim. Every day he liked to explore. One day he was in the park and saw a big tree. He decided to climb it. As he got higher, he could see a sparking river in the distance. He waved his hand at the river and smiled, thinking of how fun it'd be to go and play by the water. + +Suddenly he noticed a mint plant in the tree and picked one of the leaves. It tasted so yummy and fresh! He hopped down from the tree and went to the river. He waved to the river again and watched the sunlight sparkle on the waves. He decided to stay by the river and have a picnic. + +He picked some of the delicious mint leaves and ate his lunch. As the day went by he felt very happy and lively. Soon it was time to go home, so with a final wave to the river, Tim said goodbye. +Once there was a little girl named Jill who lived in a unique house. Every day she would go to the train station and watch the trains come in. Jill loved the station and she wanted to explore it, but her mom did not permit her to go inside. + +One day Jill asked her mom, “Why won’t you let me go to the station? I just want to explore.†Jill’s mom smiled and said, “I know you do, but the station is a special place. I want to keep you safe.†Jill was disappointed, but she understood. + +A few weeks later, Jill and her mom went back to the station. This time, Jill’s mom said, “I think you’re old enough to explore the station.†Jill was so excited! She and her mom went inside and she explored all of the unique places the station had to offer. She had so much fun, and she was so thankful that her mom had finally permitted her to go. +One day, a man went for a walk in the woods. He was worried he might get lost, but he kept walking. Soon, he found a small village. The people there asked him if he could help them with something. They said they needed help finding food to provide for their families. The man promised to try his best. + +So the man searched and searched, but he couldn't find anything. Finally, he had to tell the people that he couldn't provide them with the food they needed. Everyone was very worried. + +The man realised he had made a big mistake. He had promised to help them, but he hadn't been able to keep his promise. The moral of this story is that it's important to think carefully before we make promises - if we don't think we can keep a promise, we shouldn't make it at all. +Sally and her mommy were walking in the park. The sun was shining bright in the sky. Suddenly, Sally felt the tickle in her nose. She started to sneeze. + +“Bless you!†her mom said. But Sally didn't stop sneezing. She sneezed again and again. + +Suddenly, a voice said, “Wait! That's me!†+ +Sally looked around, but she couldn't see who said it. She was starting to feel ashamed for sneezing too much. + +But then, she heard a giggle and looked down. There was a small puppy, smiling at her. He said, “You were the one who sneezed, not me!†+ +Sally and her mommy laughed together. Sally said goodbye to the puppy and they continued to walk around the park together. +Once upon a time there was a duck. It was an eager duck who liked to explore. One day the duck was walking along a riverbank and slipped on the rocks. The duck's mouth made a big splash in the water. + +The duck swam down, under the water, and came across a small fish. The little fish was scared and spoke to the duck. He said, "I'm so scared and I can't slip away. Please help me". The duck was kind and said that he could help. + +The duck and the fish swam together to a different part of the river. Once they were safely away from the rocks, the duck said to the fish, "Remember, always be careful not to slip on the rocks when exploring the world around you". The duck swam away, back to the riverbank, and the fish was happy and safe. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful when exploring. Even the most eager duck can slip if he is not careful. +Once upon a time, there lived a young bear named Billy. He was kind and gentle, and always wore a mild smile on his face. His friends Brian and Millie were always there to cheer him up when he was feeling down. + +One day, Billy's mommy asked him to go to the store and get some milk. Billy was so excited to do something for his mom that he ran off in a hurry. + +But instead of finding milk, he stumbled across a big, scary wolf. Billy was so startled that he could barely speak. + +"What are you doing here?" the wolf asked. + +"My mommy told me to get some milk," Billy said, his voice shaking. + +The wolf glared at him with a menacing look and said, "Do you really think I'm going to let you do that? If you don't do what I say, I'm going to eat you up!" + +Billy was so scared that he didn't know what to do. He hadn't expected this kind of trouble. + +The wolf could see that Billy was worried, so he said, "Well, if you can do what I say, I'll let you go unharmed. But if you don't, then you don't get the milk and I'll eat you." + +The moral of this story is to never accept a challenge from a stranger, no matter how mild they may seem. Billy was +One day, Emma and her mom decided to go on a train ride. So, they got on the train and followed it as it zoomed around the town. After a while, Emma started to feel a bit frustrated. She wanted to get off the train and explore the town. + +Emma turned to her mom and said, "Mom, I want to get off the train. Can we please get off?" Her mom replied, "Sure, Emma. Let's get off at the next stop." + +When the train stopped at the next stop, Emma and her mom quickly got off. Emma smiled and giggled with excitement as she explored the town. She followed her mom around the street, looking at all the buildings, stores, trees, and cars. + +As the day went on, Emma had a wonderful time. She felt happy and content when they got back on the train and headed home. +One day, Little John was in his backyard playing with a strange gray machine. He looked at the machine for a while and wondered what it could do. He tried pushing a few buttons, but nothing happened. He then asked his dad, “What is this?†+ +His dad smiled and said, “It’s a tool I use to attach things. It’s called a staple gun.†+ +Little John tilted his head, “What can you attach with it?†+ +His dad replied, “Oh, you can attach all sorts of things. You can attach papers together, or even attach a string to a piece of cloth.†+ +Little John was interested and said, “Can I try?†+ +His dad handed him the staple gun and Little John pointed it at his mouth. His dad quickly grabbed it away and said, “Oh no, don’t attach your mouth! That won’t be very nice.†+ +Little John laughed and said, “I was only joking, Dad.†Then he went off to find something else to attach with the staple gun. +Once upon a time there was a boy. The boy loved playing outside and flying his kite. Every day the boy would go to the park and fly his kite. His kite was so big and it was very lively. Everyone who saw it said it was beautiful. + +One day, when the boy was flying his kite, the wind picked up and took it away! The boy ran after it but he couldn't catch up. He searched everywhere around the park but his kite just kept going. He was so sad. + +Luckily, one of his friends had an idea. His friend told the boy to go get a book and read it out loud. The boy went to the library and found the biggest book he could. He went back outside and started reading the book. + +Amazingly, the wind heard his voice and brought the kite back! The boy was so happy and quickly flew his kite again! He was very relieved and thanked his friend for the great idea. + +From that day forward, the boy always brought a book when he flew his kite at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a planet far away. The planet had lots of useful things that made people happy! + +On the planet, there was a big, green apple. It was so big and juicy that it always made lots of people smile. Everyone wanted to squeeze it, so they all crowded around. + +The people squeezed and squeezed until the apple burst. Apple juice went everywhere! Everybody laughed and giggled, and all the children had lots of fun. + +But then, something even more exciting happened. Everyone saw that the apple was really useful. It could be used to make a delicious snack! Everyone quickly gathered their things and started squeezing and cutting the apple. + +Soon, everyone had made yummy treats - all thanks to the big, green apple. The planet was full of happy people, and the happy people thanked the apple for being so useful! +Once, there was a big gorilla. He did not have any friends. One day, he spread his arms out wide. Everyone in the jungle noticed how big his arms were, and how friendly he looked. One by one, all of the animals came over to him. + +The little birds perched on his shoulder and the tigers curled up at his feet. The gorilla smiled and spread his arms wider. Soon, he had lots of friends. + +The gorilla and his friends had lots of fun. They played hide and seek, and sang songs all together. Whenever they got tired, they would take a nap in the shade of the big gorilla's arms. + +The gorilla and his friends were happy and stayed together for many years. Even though the gorilla's arms stayed big, his heart stayed even bigger. +Little Tom looked out of the window, his chubby face filled with curiosity. He saw an ambulance driving past, flashing its lights and beeping loudly. "Mum," the 3 year old asked, "What's that?" + +His mother glanced up from the kitchenette. "That's an ambulance. They take people to the hospital when they're sick," she replied. + +Little Tom continued to gaze out of the window, captivated by the vehicle. "Can I ride in it?" + +His mother laughed. "No, sweetheart, you can't ride in an ambulance unless you're sick. Now, let's go play. + +The next day, Little Tom went to his friend's house. But when he arrived, he found the street blocked off. He could see an ambulance parked outside his friend's house with its lights still flashing. + +Little Tom ran into the house, worried. His friend's mum told him that his friend was very ill and had to go to the hospital in the ambulance. Little Tom's face fell and he hugged his friend tightly before he got taken away; not knowing when, or if, he'd see his friend again. +Once upon a time there was an octopus who lived in the sea. He liked to explore and be independent. One day he saw a beautiful rainbow while he was out swimming. He decided he wanted to see it up close, so he swam towards it. Suddenly, he found himself in a deep part of the sea and the water started to grow a little bit deeper. He began to worry, so he started to swim as fast as he could to get out. But, he was so tired he started to sink. + +The octopus was about to give up when all of a sudden he felt something soft and squishy beneath him. He realized he was standing on a sandy beach and felt the warmth from the sun. He looked around and realized he was safe! + +The octopus had unknowingly made his way to a small island. From then on he learned that it is important to take the safe and familiar route when traveling, rather than seeking the unknown and overly ambitious path. He also found that sometimes it's okay to take a break and soak up some sun! +Once there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old and had a doll - a pink doll. She adored it! Every night, before going to bed, she cuddled it and talked to it like it was her best friend. + +One day, Jane's mum bought her an ice cream. Jane was really happy and when her mum wasn't looking, she started licking the ice cream. + +Suddenly, Jane sneezed and the ice cream spoilt her doll's dress! She became really angry and started screaming. + +Jane's mum came over and said, "What's wrong, darling?" + +Jane cried, "My doll! Look what I did to it!" She started sobbing. + +Her mother sighed. "I'm sorry, but you can't spoil things like this." + +Jane was sad. She had spoilt her beloved doll, and she could never get it back. +Once there was a little girl called Maisy. Maisy loved to sleep, especially in the daytime when the sun was high in the sky. + +One day, Maisy was walking along the beach when she noticed something in the sand. It was a big, juicy shrimp! + +Maisy was so excited. She ran over to pick it up, but just as she went to take it, a big eagle swooped down and snatched it away. + +Maisy was sad. But suddenly, she noticed that the eagle had dropped something else in the sand. When Maisy looked closer, she saw it was another, even bigger shrimp! + +Maisy smiled and picked up the shrimp. She ate it, and then went and found a nice spot in the sand to take a nap. She snuggled down and closed her eyes, contentedly dreaming about shrimp and high eagles. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. It was Sue's birthday and she was very excited. + +At the birthday party everyone had brought Sue a present. Some presents were big and some were small. Some presents were cheap and some were more expensive. + +Suddenly Sue saw a really big present. She didn't know who had given it to her but it was a very special present. + +Sue was very happy and opened the present. She couldn't believe what she saw inside. It was a cheap little toy! Sue thought it was the best present. + +Sue thanked her friends for the presents and said it was the best birthday ever. +Mama was playing with her son on a sunny day. She pointed at a rock that was nearby, and said, "Look at that rock!" Her son was very eager to explore, so he quickly ran over to the rock. He bent over and picked it up and examined it. He asked "Mama, what is it?" Mama replied, "It's a rock, sweetheart, and it's one of many around here." Her son smiled and looked around at the other rocks. He pointed at another one and asked, "What about this one?" Mama smiled and said, "That one's a rock too." The little boy was excited to find so many rocks. He ran around gathering them, eager to find as many as possible. Mama laughed as she watched him. She was happy to see him so excited and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy board. It was a big board, and it lived in a room all by itself. Every day, someone would come in and wipe the board. They would use a wet cloth to make the board nice and clean. When it was done, the board would be even happier than before. + +One day, something magical happened. When the person came in to wipe the board, it stood up by itself. It was no longer just a board; it had turned into a happy dancing board. The person was amazed and started dancing around the board. Everyone else saw what was happening and started joining them in the dance. + +The board kept dancing happily, and everyone was having so much fun with it. They all laughed and smiled, and danced until it was time for everyone to go home. When everyone left, the board went back to being a board again. But it was still happy, because it knew it would get to dance again soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She liked to run and play outside in her garden. One day Sarah looked at her neighbour's garden. It was so beautiful and she was jealous. + +So she asked her mum if she could have a garden too. Mum said yes! She went to the garden centre and bought lots of plants and flowers. + +Sarah was very excited as she planted all the flowers. The sun was shining and she ran and played in the fresh wet soil. She looked around and admired her beautiful garden. + +Soon Sarah's neighbours saw how lovely Sarah's garden was. They were a bit jealous but they were still happy for her. Every day after school, Sarah looked at her garden and was so proud. +Once there was a small girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and loved going on adventures. Today she was feeling brave and decided to explore her house. Sarah put her shoes on and started to march. + +First she marched into the living room. She looked around, but saw nothing interesting. So she marched into the next room. This one looked different - the walls were light blue and there was a big window. Sarah gasped. The room was so beautiful! + +She looked down and saw a fragile glass bowl on the table. She wanted to touch it, but she remembered that glass can be very fragile and she didn't want it to break. As Sarah admired the bowl, she heard her mom calling her for dinner. With one last look, Sarah marched out of the room. +One day, a duck was walking in a park. He was really curious. He saw a small girl carrying something in her arms. The duck approached her and asked, 'What are you carrying?' + +The girl said, 'I am carrying a puppy. I found him by himself, so I wanted to find him a home.' + +The duck was impressed. He said, 'That was very kind of you. It is important to take care of animals.' + +The girl smiled and said, 'Yes, it's very important. We should all be kind to animals!' + +The duck nodded and said, 'Always remember to be kind and helpful to others, and they will be kind and helpful to you.' + +The girl nodded and said goodbye to the duck as she walked away with the puppy in her arms. The duck watched her until she was out of sight. He had learned an important lesson that day: it's important to help others, and kindness goes a long way. +Once upon a time there was a lively pen. The pen loved to play outside and explore the world around him. He included many friends in his adventures such as birds, bugs and foxes. + +One day while he was playing he heard a noise coming from the sky. When he looked up he saw a magical rainbow! The rainbow was so colorful and breathtaking. It included beautiful purples, blues and yellows. + +The pen was so excited about the rainbow that he decided to take it home with him. He filled the sky with his happy running to grab it. Soon enough he was able to get the rainbow in a pen and take it back to his house. + +Now he and his friends can enjoy the beauty of the lively rainbow whenever they want. +Once upon a time there was a horse named Pete. He was a big, strong horse but he was very kind. Pete had a best friend, a little girl named Sue who liked to come and play with him every day. + +One day, Pete and Sue were having a lot of fun, but then a big mean dog came along. It started to bark loudly and try to bite Pete. Pete got angry and started to fight the dog with all his might. He kicked and he pawed the ground with his hooves, until eventually he scared the dog away. + +Sue was very happy and gave Pete a big hug. She thanked him for saving her from the scary dog and gave him a sweet, juicy apple as a reward. But to Pete, the apple was too sour and he didn’t like it. Luckily, Sue had one more thing to give him - a big bowl of warm, yummy oats. Pete loved the oats and was very happy. + +So every day, Pete and Sue played happily together, and Sue always had something yummy to give Pete as a reward. +Once upon a time there was a famous zigzag. Everyone wanted to have it, but no one knew how to get it. One day, a small boy had an idea. He decided to remove it. He was so brave! He worked hard to pull it out of the ground and the famous zigzag was his. Everyone was so surprised that he could remove it. The boy was very proud of himself. He happily took the zigzag home and kept it forever. The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and she loved to touch things. One day, the little girl was playing in her bedroom and she decided to be really messy. She touched everything she could see and made sure to touch it with her fingers. + +She touched all of her toys, the bed and the walls. She touched the books on the shelf, and the curtains too. Everywhere she touched was a mess. + +After she was done, she looked around the room and smiled. Everywhere she touched was very messy and she was so proud of herself. She even forgot how much she had touched. + +But then, she noticed something. Her hands were much cleaner than before she started touching everything. She looked around her room one last time and smiled. She had made a big, messy mess - and all with her fingers. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry little fat mouse. He was very miserable, because he had not eaten anything all day. + +He was very thirsty too, so he went searching for something to drink. He scurried to a green garden nearby, hoping to find a pond with some water. + +The fat little mouse searched and searched, but he couldn't find any water. He was so very thirsty, his throat felt dry and scratchy. + +Suddenly, the mouse heard something splash. He turned around and saw a small pond in the garden. A fountain was rising up from the center of the pond, spraying fresh water everywhere. + +The fat little mouse ran to the fountain and gulped down the cool, refreshing water. He quenched his thirst and felt better than ever. + +The fat little mouse was so happy that the fountain had risen, or he would have been very miserable! + +THE +Once upon a time there was an elderly man who went on a walk. He looked up and saw a rainbow. Suddenly the rainbow started to turn. The man was amazed by all the beautiful colors. The elderly man started to turn too. He followed the rainbow and soon saw a pond. He decided to take a break and take a nap. + +Suddenly it started raining. The rain became bigger and bigger. The elderly man got soaked in the rain. The rainbow he had been following disappeared. He stood in the rain and looked up. He saw a new rainbow in the sky. He smiled and started to turn again. He followed the new rainbow and soon saw a house. + +He knocked on the door and a little girl opened it. The little girl said, "Look, a rainbow turned into an old man!" The elderly man smiled and waved at the little girl. He gave her a hug and said, "Maybe rainbows just need a break too." +Once upon a time, there lived a King. He was tall and strong and liked to hang a banner in the window. One day, the King was feeling very confused. He looked out the window and noticed the banner was missing. + +He asked his servant, "Have you seen the banner I usually hang in the window?" The servant was just as confused as the King. He replied, "No, your majesty. I haven't seen the banner in days." + +The King thought for a moment, then said, "Well, it must still be here somewhere. We'll search the castle until we find it." + +The King and the servant searched the whole castle but couldn't find the banner. Then, the King noticed it was on the wall, near the front door! + +The King grinned and said, "Ah, there it is! I knew I had hung it here somewhere!" The servant was relieved and smiled. + +The King hung the banner in the window again and everyone was happy. The end. +One day Mum and Dad took their three year old to the park. On their way, they arrived at the post office. Mum bought a huge envelope and said, "Let's go! Hurry up!" + +The three year old was eager to go, so he obeyed obediently and followed Mum and Dad. When they reached the park, he ran around and enjoyed the fresh air while Mum and Dad sat on a bench. + +Suddenly, Mum smiled and exclaimed, "Look what just arrived!" She showed the envelope to Dad, who opened it. Inside was a letter filled with bright and colourful illustrations! + +The three year old enthusiastically announced: "Let's go home and read the letter!" So they all raced home, excited to read the letter with its beautiful illustrations. + +The rest of the afternoon was spent cozily together, reading the letter and enjoying the illustrations inside the envelope. What a wonderful day it had been! +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and a baby. The daddy was very smart and he knew a lot about math. One day, he had to meet a friend and he wanted to show the baby his friend. + +The baby looked at the daddy and said, “Daddy, what’s math?†+ +The daddy smiled and said, “Math is when you learn how to count and add and subtract.†+ +The baby looked more confused. His daddy then said, “Let’s go meet my friend and you can see what math is.†+ +When they arrived, his daddy’s friend was very compassionate. She gave the baby a hug and said, “It’s nice to meet you.†+ +The baby looked around and saw numbers written on the wall. He asked, “What are those numbers?†+ +His daddy’s friend said, “Those are part of math. Math is when you use numbers to do cool things.†+ +The baby smiled and said, “That’s so cool! I like math!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and full of curiosity. One day, she asked her mum to explain what a pigeon was. Her mum smiled and told her that a pigeon was a very special kind of bird. She said the pigeon was honest and a good friend. Lucy was excited and wanted to find one. + +The next day, Lucy and her mum went to the park. And sure enough, they could see a cute little pigeon hopping around. They watched it together, and Lucy asked lots of questions about it. It was so fun to learn about these special birds. + +Once they had finished admiring the pigeon, they said goodbye and headed home. Lucy felt so happy that they had seen a real pigeon. She thanked her mum for explaining it to her. + +From then on, whenever Lucy saw a pigeon, she would smile and remember the day her mum had explained it to her. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Rover. He was a happy pup and liked to explore. +One day he found a big fence and wanted to explore what was on the other side. So he started digging and digging until he made a big hole under the fence! +When he finally got through the fence, he was so excited. He thought he was in a new place. But when he turned around, he was back in his own yard. He was so confused! + +Rover ran up to the fence to see why he wasn't in a new place. He looked up and saw that the fence was very tall. He couldn't get over it. +Rover barked. "Why can't I get over the fence?" + +Suddenly, a wise old owl appeared. "You must jump over the fence," said the owl. + +Rover was still confused but he decided to give it a try. He crouched down and got ready to jump. As he jumped high over the fence, he felt the wind in his fur. He'd done it! + +He felt so proud of himself and continued exploring the backyard. He was happy he was able to turn his confusion into curiosity! +One day, Tom and his mum were out in their garden. Tom loved being outside and he was always looking for something new to do. He decided that he wanted to create something impressive. + +Tom's mum went inside to supply him with some materials for his project. She came back out with paint, glue and a big sheet of paper. She placed them in the grass and urged Tom to begin his work. + +Tom began to make something with the materials. He spread the open paper on the grass and carefully put the paint and glue on top. He worked for a long time and created something beautiful. + +When his mum saw the impressive artwork, she was proud of Tom. She said that it was the coolest thing she had ever seen. Tom was pleased with his work, and he now had a keepsake to remember his day outside. +Once there was an old man. He was in the kitchen and he had a big job to do. The man needed to cut all the vegetables for the dinner. He grabbed the knife and started to cut. But the knife was very sharp, so he needed to be careful. + +Then, he turned on the heat. It was getting warmer in the kitchen. The man kept on cutting the vegetables until he was finished. + +When he was done he turned off the heat. Then he went to eat his vegetables. They were nice and warm. He was happy that he finished cutting the vegetables, and that he had made them nice and warm. +One day, Emily received a special present from her grandparents. It was a ticket to visit the museum. She was excited to go, so she quickly got dressed and raced outside. + +When Emily arrived at the museum, she was amazed. Everywhere she looked, there were amazing things to see. She was so excited, she ran through the doors and couldn't wait to explore. + +Emily wandered and explored the museum for hours. She saw a beautiful butterfly collection and a dinosaur skeleton. Eventually, she made her way to the gift shop. There, she received a very special treat - a dry, crunchy cookie! + +Emily quickly ate the cookie and returned home. She was happy to have spent the day at the museum. She was already planning her next visit! +Once upon a time, there was a small chest. Inside the chest was something very special. Every day, a wizard would come and create something amazing with what was inside the chest. The wizard's creations were amazing to see. + +But one day, the wizard was busy, and he forgot about his special chest. He did not come back that day. As the evening came, the small chest began to feel lonely and sad. + +The next day, another wizard came. He did not have the same magical powers that the first wizard did, but he decided to try and create something special. He grabbed some things from the small chest to use as ingredients for his creations, but he was having trouble. No matter what he tried, his creations were not as good as the first wizard's. + +The small chest was disappointed, but it had hope that the first wizard would return. That night, the small chest trembled with fear. Would the first wizard ever return? + +The next day, the first wizard arrived. He took all the ingredients he had put into the small chest, and he created an amazing magical creature. The small chest was so relieved and happy to see the wizard back. He knew that everything would be okay. And it was. The first wizard used the contents of the small chest to create amazing things every day since. +Once upon a time there lived a humble bird. Every day the bird would stay in the same place, looking for food to feed on. One day, the bird stayed a bit longer than usual and he noticed a big, tasty looking bug. Excited, the bird flew down and was about to eat the bug when a big and scary spider popped up and scared the bird away. + +The bird didn't give up and came back the next day. The bug was still there, waiting for the bird. This time the bird was smart. He didn't just jump right in; instead he stayed back and watched. He noticed that the spider was busy spinning a web, so the bird patiently waited until it was done. + +The spider finished his work and went away, leaving the tasty bug behind. The bird was so excited that he was finally able to feed on the bug. He flew away, happy and humble. +Once upon a time there were two friends who wanted to be successful. They wanted to do something special. So they decided to part ways and travel to the library. + +When they went to the library they saw lots of books. They looked around and were able to find what they were looking for. + +The two friends worked hard and soon became successful. They read lots of books and asked questions. They talked to people and learned lots of new things. + +In the end, their hard work paid off. The two friends were successful and they were very proud of themselves. +Lily liked to test things. She liked to test how high she could jump, how fast she could run, and how loud she could scream. She also liked to test her toys, her books, and her clothes. Sometimes, she tested them too much and they broke or ripped or got dirty. + +One day, Lily wanted to test her new ball. It was big and red and shiny. She took it outside and threw it as hard as she could. The ball flew over the fence and landed in the yard of her neighbor, Mr. Grump. Mr. Grump was a miserable man. He never smiled or said hello. He hated noise and fun and children. + +Lily ran to the fence and peeked over. She saw her ball lying on the grass, next to Mr. Grump's flowers. She hoped he would not see it and get angry. She called out, "Mr. Grump, can I have my ball back, please?" + +Mr. Grump heard her voice and came out of his house. He saw the ball and his face turned red. He picked up the ball and shouted, "No, you can't have your ball back! You ruined my flowers with your stupid ball! Go away and leave me alone!" + +Lily felt scared and sad. She did not mean to ruin his flowers. She just wanted to test her ball. She ran back to her house and cried. She wished Mr. Grump was nicer and would give her back her ball. She wondered if she could ever test anything again. +Sam likes to work with his dad. His dad works on cars. He fixes them and makes them go fast. Sam helps his dad by giving him tools and napkins. Napkins are good for wiping oil and dirt. + +One day, Sam and his dad work on a big red car. It is very loud and shiny. Sam wants to drive it, but his dad says no. He says Sam is too small and the car is too fast. Sam is sad. He thinks his dad is stupid. + +Sam sees a key in the car. He has an idea. He waits until his dad is busy. Then he sneaks into the car and turns the key. The car starts and makes a lot of noise. Sam is happy. He pushes the pedal and the car moves. + +But Sam does not know how to steer or stop. The car goes out of the garage and into the street. It hits a trash can and a mailbox. It scares a dog and a cat. It makes a lot of mess and trouble. + +Sam's dad hears the noise and runs after the car. He is angry and scared. He catches up with the car and opens the door. He pulls Sam out and hugs him. He is glad Sam is not hurt. But he is also very mad. He says Sam is stupid and naughty. He says Sam has to go to his room and think about what he did. + +Sam is sorry. He did not mean to make his dad angry or to break things. He just wanted to have fun. He says he is sorry and he loves his dad. His dad says he loves him too, but he has to learn to listen and be careful. He says he will fix the car and the mess later. He says he needs a napkin and a nap. Sam says he needs a nap too. They go inside and hug. +Sam and Tim were brothers who liked to play with toy boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. Sam's favorite boat was a big navy boat that looked like a real one. Tim's favorite boat was a small red boat that was very fast. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their boats in the pond. They put their boats in the water and said, "Ready, set, go!" Tim's boat zoomed ahead of Sam's boat, but Sam did not give up. He pushed his boat harder and harder, trying to catch up with Tim. + +But the pond was dangerous. There were rocks and sticks and weeds that could hurt the boats. Sam did not see a big rock in front of his boat. He crashed into it and his boat broke into pieces. He cried out, "Oh no, my navy boat!" + +Tim heard Sam and turned around. He saw Sam's boat sinking and Sam crying. He felt sorry for Sam, but he also felt happy that he won the race. He said, "I win, I win, I have the best boat!" + +Sam was very angry and sad. He did not like Tim anymore. He said, "You are mean, you are not my brother!" He ran away from the pond, leaving Tim alone with his boat. Tim felt lonely and guilty. He wished he had not been so proud and selfish. He wished he had helped Sam and shared his boat. He learned that winning is not always fun. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was a boat! They wanted to sail it in the pond. + +They took the boat outside and ran to the pond. They put the boat in the water and watched it float. It was a regular boat, with a sail and a flag. They were happy. + +But then, they saw a duck. The duck was hungry. It saw the boat and thought it was food. It swam to the boat and bit the sail. The boat tipped over and sank. + +Tom and Sam were sad. They ran to the duck and shouted. "Bad duck! Give us back our boat!" The duck was scared. It quacked and flew away. + +Tom and Sam looked at the pond. They could not see their boat. It was gone. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had a different toy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run, slide, swing and chase Spot. It was a sunny day, but the wind was cold. Lily and Ben wore warm hats and coats, but Spot had only his fur. + +They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. Maybe a bird, or a mouse, or a treasure. They wanted to look. They ran to the tree and peeked inside. It was dark and quiet. They heard a soft sound, like a whisper. + +"Hello?" Lily said. She was brave, but she felt a shiver in her back. She reached her hand inside the hole. She touched something soft and round. It was a knot of wool. She pulled it out. It was a scarf, red and blue and yellow. It was warm and cozy. + +"Wow!" Ben said. He was curious, but he felt a shiver in his chest. He reached his hand inside the hole. He touched something hard and shiny. It was a key. He pulled it out. It was a silver key, with a star on it. It was cold and heavy. + +"Ooh!" Lily and Ben said together. They were happy, but they felt a shiver in their arms. They looked at each other. They wondered who left the scarf and the key in the tree. They wondered what the key opened. They wondered if there was more in the hole. They wondered if someone was watching them. + +They heard a loud bark. It was Spot. He ran to them and wagged his tail. He sniffed the scarf and the key. He licked their faces. He wanted to play. Lily and Ben smiled. They forgot about the hole. They forgot about the shiver. They wrapped the scarf around Spot's neck. They put the key in their pocket. They ran, slid, swung and chased Spot. They had fun. They did not see the mysterious eyes that watched them from the tree. +Sara and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park. It had swings and slides and sand. They put on their hats and shoes and got in the car. Mom drove the car. + +But on the way, they saw a big machine. It was loud and dirty. It was digging a hole in the road. It made a lot of noise. Mom said the machine was fixing the road. She said they had to wait for the machine to finish. She said it would delay them. + +Sara and Ben did not like the machine. They wanted to go to the park. They were bored and hungry. They asked Mom how long they had to wait. Mom said she did not know. She said they could play a game or sing a song. She said they could have a snack. + +Mom gave Sara and Ben a tasty apple each. They bit the apples. They were sweet and juicy. They liked the apples. They said thank you to Mom. They played a game of I Spy. They sang a song about the wheels on the bus. They forgot about the machine. + +Soon, the machine was done. It moved away from the road. The road was clear. Mom drove the car again. They got to the park. They were happy. They ran to the swings and slides and sand. They had fun. They did not mind the delay. They had a tasty apple and a good time. +Tom and Lily lived near the sea with their mom and dad. They liked to play on the sand and swim in the water. One day, they saw big dark clouds in the sky. Their mom and dad told them to pack their things and get in the car. They said there was a hurricane coming and they had to go to a safe place. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want to leave their home and their toys. They asked their mom and dad why they had to go. Their mom and dad said the hurricane was very strong and could break their house and hurt them. They said they loved them and wanted to protect them. + +They drove for a long time until they reached a big building. There were many other people there who also left their homes because of the hurricane. Tom and Lily saw some kids who looked sad and lonely. They decided to share their toys and snacks with them and make them smile. They played games and told stories and made new friends. + +The next day, the sun came out and the hurricane was gone. Their mom and dad said they could go back to their home and see if it was okay. They got in the car and drove back to the sea. They saw some trees and houses that were broken and messy. They hoped their home was not like that. + +They reached their home and saw it was still standing and not damaged. They were very happy and ran inside. They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for keeping them safe. Their mom and dad hugged them back and said they were very proud of them for being brave and kind. They said they learned a very important lesson: that home is not just a place, but a feeling of love and family. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the sand by the sea. They made castles and bridges and tunnels with their buckets and shovels. Sometimes they found shells and stones and seaweed to decorate their sand creations. + +One day, they saw something shiny and pink in the sand. It was a shrimp. It had tiny eyes and legs and a long tail. Sam wanted to pick it up and look at it. He reached out his hand. + +"No, Sam, don't touch it!" Mia said. "It might bite you or pinch you. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. We should leave it alone." + +But Sam did not listen. He insisted that he wanted to see the shrimp. He grabbed it and lifted it up. The shrimp wriggled and squirmed in his hand. It snapped its tail and hit Sam's finger. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. He dropped the shrimp and shook his hand. It hurt a lot. He had a red mark on his finger. + +Mia ran to him and hugged him. She was sorry that he was hurt. She said, "I told you not to touch the shrimp, Sam. It was scared of you. It was trying to protect itself. You should be more careful and gentle with animals." + +Sam nodded. He was sorry too. He said, "You were right, Mia. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I will not touch shrimps again. I will only look at them from far away." + +They went back to their sand play. They made a wide moat around their castle. They filled it with water and shells. They saw some shrimps swimming in the water. They watched them with curiosity and respect. They did not bother them. They learned their lesson. +Anna was a princess who liked to play with her crown. She had a big crown with many shiny stones. She wore it every day and felt very happy. + +One day, a bad man came to her castle. He wanted to take her crown and make it his. He sneaked into her room when she was asleep and grabbed her crown. He ran away with it. + +Anna woke up and saw that her crown was gone. She was very sad and angry. She screamed very loud. She screamed so loud that her father, the king, heard her. He came to her room and asked her what was wrong. + +Anna told him that a bad man took her crown. The king was very mad. He called his guards and told them to find the bad man. He said he had a black coat and a black hat. He said he would not let anyone steal his daughter's crown. + +The guards ran after the bad man. They saw him running in the forest. They chased him and caught him. They took back the crown and brought it to Anna. Anna was very happy. She hugged her father and thanked the guards. She put on her crown and smiled. She was a princess again. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big box of chalk in different colors. They used the chalk to draw on the sidewalk. They drew flowers, animals, stars, and rainbows. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Sam. He came over to say hello to Tom and Lily. He saw their chalk drawings and said, "Wow, you have impressive drawings! Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with us. We have enough chalk for everyone. What do you like to draw?" + +Sam said, "I like to draw cars and trucks and planes. They are fast and loud and cool." + +Tom and Lily said, "That sounds fun. We can draw them together. Maybe we can make a big race track on the sidewalk." + +They all grabbed some chalk and started to draw. They had a lot of fun making their own cars and trucks and planes. They pretended to race them and make noises. They became good friends and played with chalk every day. +Sara liked to play with her doll, Velvet. Velvet had soft hair and a pretty dress. Sara hugged Velvet and told her stories. She was happy. + +But Tom, Sara's big brother, liked to tease Sara. He said Velvet was ugly and silly. He pulled Velvet's hair and threw her on the floor. He made Sara cry. + +One day, Sara had an idea. She found a fierce lion mask in the toy box. She put it on and waited for Tom. When Tom came to tease her, she jumped out and roared. Tom was scared. He ran away and hid under the bed. + +Sara laughed and picked up Velvet. She said, "Don't worry, Velvet. I will protect you from Tom. He is a big baby. You are my best friend." She hugged Velvet and smiled. She was happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and books. They had many toys and books, but they did not like to share. They always fought over who had more or better toys and books. + +One day, their mom said they had to pack. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They had to pack their clothes and some toys and books. Mom said they could not pack too many, because there was not much space in the car. + +Tom and Sam did not listen to mom. They were persistent. They wanted to pack all their toys and books. They did not want to leave any behind. They stuffed their bags with as many toys and books as they could. They did not care if they broke or bent them. They did not care if they had no room for their clothes. + +Mom did not see what they did. She was busy packing her own things. She did not have time to check their bags. She trusted them to pack well. She was wrong. + +When they got to the car, mom saw their bags. They were big and heavy. They did not fit in the trunk. Mom was angry. She told them to open their bags and take out some toys and books. She said they had to leave some at home. She said they could play with grandma and grandpa's toys and books. She said they had history. They were old and special. + +Tom and Sam did not want to do that. They cried and screamed. They said they wanted their own toys and books. They said they did not like grandma and grandpa's toys and books. They said they were boring and ugly. + +Mom was very angry. She said they were rude and selfish. She said they had to learn to share and respect. She said they could not go to grandma and grandpa's house. She said they had to stay at home with dad. She said they had to unpack their bags and put away their toys and books. She said they had to stay in their room and read history books. She said they had no fun. + +Tom and Sam were very sad. They had to watch mom drive away with their toys and books. They had to stay at home with dad, who was also angry. They had to unpack their bags and put away their toys and books. They had to stay in their room and read history books. They had no fun. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had packed well. They wished they had been nice to grandma and grandpa. They wished they had been good brothers. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have balls, cars, dolls, and books. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Sara sees a shiny pick in the box. She likes the pick. It is metal and has a pointy end. She wants to dig with it. She takes the pick and runs to the dirt. + +Ben sees Sara take the pick. He wants the pick too. He thinks it is his pick. He runs after Sara and says, "Give me the pick! It is mine!" + +Sara says, "No, it is mine! I saw it first!" She digs faster with the pick. She makes a big hole in the dirt. + +Ben is angry. He tries to grab the pick from Sara. They pull and tug on the pick. They yell and cry. + +Then, something strange happens. The pick vanishes. It is gone. Sara and Ben look at each other. They look at the hole. They look at the box. They cannot find the pick. + +Sara and Ben are worried. They wonder where the pick went. They wonder if they broke it. They wonder if they will get in trouble. They feel sorry for fighting. They hug and say, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +They go back to the box. They find another toy. They play together and share. They forget about the pick. They are happy. +Ben liked to play with magnets. He had many magnets of different shapes and colors. He could stick them on the fridge, on his toy cars, on his metal box. He liked to make patterns and sounds with them. He was very happy with his magnets. + +One day, his mom said she had a surprise for him. She brought him a big box with a bow. Ben was excited. He opened the box and saw a new toy. It was a robot. It had lights and buttons and wheels. It looked very cool. Ben thanked his mom and took the robot out of the box. + +He wanted to introduce his robot to his magnets. He thought they would be friends. He put the robot on the floor and turned it on. It made a beep and started to move. Ben smiled and followed it. He picked up a magnet and held it near the robot. He said, "Robot, this is magnet. Magnet, this is robot. Say hello." + +But something bad happened. The magnet stuck to the robot and made it stop. The robot made a buzz and a spark. It started to smoke and shake. Ben was scared. He dropped the magnet and ran to his mom. He cried, "Mom, mom, the robot is broken!" + +His mom came and saw the robot. She was angry. She said, "Ben, what did you do? You can't put magnets near the robot. You spoiled it. It was a very expensive toy. Now it's ruined. You are very naughty. You have to go to your room and think about what you did." + +Ben felt very sad. He wished he had not put the magnet near the robot. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had played with his magnets instead. He went to his room and cried. He missed his robot. He missed his magnets. He learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Mia like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they imagine they are in a different place, like a jungle or a castle. + +One day, they decide to imagine they are on a boat. They find a big cardboard box and cut out a window and a door. They draw a sail and a flag with crayons. They put the box on the grass and pretend it is a boat. + +They take some toys and snacks and get inside the box. They are ready for an adventure. They say goodbye to their mom and dad and wave to them. They pretend the grass is a river and the trees are islands. They see animals and birds and sing songs. + +They have fun on their boat for a long time. They pretend they see a pirate ship and a mermaid and a whale. They laugh and shout and make noises. They share their snacks and toys and stories. + +When the sun starts to go down, they hear their mom and dad calling them. They pretend they are coming back to shore. They thank their boat and their river and their friends. They get out of the box and run to their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them about their adventure. They are happy and tired. They say goodnight to their boat and their river and their friends. They go inside and get ready for bed. They dream of more adventures. +Tom was a cat who liked to sleep on the sofa. He felt comfortable on the soft cushions and the warm sun. He would stretch his legs and yawn when he woke up. He did not like to share the sofa with anyone. + +One day, a new dog came to the house. His name was Max and he was big and loud. He wanted to play with Tom, but Tom did not want to play. He wanted to sleep on the sofa. Max tried to jump on the sofa, but Tom hissed and scratched him. Max barked and ran away. + +The next day, Max had a plan. He waited until Tom was asleep on the sofa, and then he sneaked into the kitchen. He found a lock that the humans used to keep the door closed. He took the lock in his mouth and ran back to the living room. He put the lock on the sofa and locked it. He thought he was very clever. + +Tom woke up and saw the lock on the sofa. He was angry and scared. He could not get off the sofa. He tried to push the lock, but it was too hard. He tried to bite the lock, but it hurt his teeth. He tried to call for help, but no one heard him. He felt trapped and unhappy. + +Max came back and saw Tom on the sofa. He wagged his tail and smiled. He thought he had won. He said, "Now you have to play with me. You can't sleep on the sofa anymore. The sofa is mine." He jumped on the sofa and tried to lick Tom's face. + +Tom did not like that. He did not want to play with Max. He did not want to lose his sofa. He did not want to be locked. He wished the humans would come and free him. He wished Max would go away. He wished he could sleep on the sofa again. He was not comfortable at all. +Tim and Mia like to play with rockets. They have many rockets of different colors and sizes. They like to make them fly in the air and see how far they go. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They bring their biggest rocket, the red one. They want to send it very high and see if it can touch the sky. + +They find a big hill and set up their rocket. Tim pushes the button and Mia counts down. "Three, two, one, blast off!" they shout together. + +But the rocket does not fly. It makes a loud noise and smoke, but it stays on the ground. Tim and Mia are frustrated. They try again and again, but the rocket does not work. + +"Why is our rocket broken?" Tim asks. "I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it needs new batteries, or more fuel, or a better button." + +They look at their mom and dad, who are watching them from a bench. They hope they can help them fix their rocket. + +"Mom, dad, can you help us?" they call. "Our rocket does not fly. We want to send it to the sky." + +Mom and dad smile and walk over to them. They look at the rocket and see what is wrong. They tell Tim and Mia that the rocket is not broken, but it is not a real rocket. It is a toy rocket, and it can only make noise and smoke, not fly. + +Tim and Mia are surprised. They thought their rocket was real. They feel a little sad, but also a little silly. + +"Can we get a real rocket someday?" Tim asks. "Maybe when you are older," mom says. "But for now, you can use your imagination. You can pretend that your rocket flies to the sky, and you can go with it. You can explore the stars and the planets and have fun." + +Tim and Mia think about it. They like to use their imagination. They decide to give their rocket another chance. They set it up again and push the button. They close their eyes and imagine that they are flying with their rocket. They see the sun, the moon, and the clouds. They feel happy and excited. + +They open their eyes and smile at each other. They hug their mom and dad and thank them for their rocket. They say they love their rocket, even if it does not fly. They say they love their mom and dad, too. They keep playing with their rocket until it is time to go home. +Ben is a big boy who likes to help his mom. His mom works in a lab, where she does science things. She wears a white coat and a mask to keep clean. Ben wants to see what his mom does, so he follows her to the lab one day. + +The lab has a big door with a lock. Mom has a key to unlock the door. She tells Ben to wait outside, because the lab is not for kids. But Ben is curious and sneaky. He waits until mom is busy, then he takes the key from her coat. He unlocks the door and goes inside. + +The lab is full of shiny things and bright colors. Ben sees tubes and bottles and machines. He wants to touch everything. He picks up a tube with a red liquid and shakes it. He presses a button on a machine and makes it beep. He spills a bottle with a green powder and makes a mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes back to the lab. She sees Ben and the mess. She is angry and scared. She yells at Ben and takes him out of the lab. She locks the door again and cleans up the mess. She tells Ben that the lab is dangerous and he could get hurt. She says he is not allowed to go to the lab again. She says he is in big trouble. + +Ben is sorry and sad. He did not mean to make mom angry and scared. He did not know the lab was dangerous and he could get hurt. He says he is sorry and he loves mom. He hugs mom and mom hugs him back. She says she is sorry too and she loves him. She says he is still a good boy, but he needs to listen and follow the rules. She says they will go home and have a snack. Ben says okay and smiles. He still likes the lab, but he likes mom more. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the garden. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. + +One day, they saw a new patch of flowers on the other side of the fence. The flowers were yellow and purple and smelled nice. Lily and Ben were nosy. They wanted to see the flowers up close. + +"Let's bounce the ball over the fence and get it back," Lily said. "Then we can look at the flowers." + +"OK," Ben said. He bounced the ball very hard and it flew over the fence. They heard a thud and a growl. + +"Oh no," Lily said. "What was that?" + +They ran to the fence and peeked over. They saw a big black dog with the ball in its mouth. The dog looked angry and barked at them. + +"Who are you?" the dog said. "This is my ball now. And these are my flowers. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to make the dog more angry. They said sorry to the dog and ran back to the house. + +They learned not to be nosy and to respect other people's things. They also learned to play with a smaller ball that did not go over the fence. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many pears on it. They wanted to pick some pears for a snack, but they were too high to reach. + +They saw a ladder leaning on the wall. They thought they could use it to climb the tree. They dragged the ladder to the tree and set it up. Tim went first. He climbed the ladder slowly and carefully. He reached a branch with a big, juicy pear. He smiled and picked it. + +Kim followed him. She climbed the ladder faster and more lively. She wanted to get a pear too. She reached a branch with a small, green pear. She frowned and looked for a better one. She saw one on a higher branch. She moved the ladder to get closer. + +But she moved the ladder too much. It wobbled and slipped. Kim screamed and held on to the branch. Tim heard her and looked down. He saw the ladder fall and Kim hanging from the tree. He was scared and trembled. He shouted for help. + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran to the garden. They saw Tim and Kim in the tree. They got another ladder and helped them down. They hugged them and checked if they were hurt. They were not hurt, but they were shaken and sorry. + +Mom and Dad told them not to use the ladder without asking. They said it was dangerous and they could have fallen and got hurt. They said they were glad they were safe and they loved them. They gave them some pears to eat and some water to drink. They told them to play safely and to share their pears. Tim and Kim nodded and said they were sorry and they loved them too. They ate their pears and felt better. They decided to play with their ball instead of the ladder. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and monkeys. Sara liked the monkeys best. They were funny and made noises. Ben liked the gorillas best. They were big and strong and ate bananas. + +Sara and Ben wanted to feed the gorillas. Mom and Dad gave them some bananas from the shop. They went to the gorilla cage and threw the bananas inside. The gorillas came to get them. They peeled the bananas and ate them. They looked happy. + +But one gorilla did not like his banana. He made a face and spit it out. He looked angry. Sara and Ben wondered why. They looked at the banana peel. It had red spots on it. It was a spicy banana. Someone had put hot sauce on it. Sara and Ben did not know that. They felt sorry for the gorilla. + +The gorilla saw Sara and Ben. He thought they had tricked him. He wanted to get them. He roared and banged on the cage. He threw the banana peel at them. Sara and Ben were scared. They ran away. Mom and Dad came to get them. They told them what happened. + +Mom and Dad said they were sorry for the gorilla. They said someone had been mean and put hot sauce on the banana. They said they should not feed the gorillas. They said the gorillas had their own food. They said they should be kind to the animals. Sara and Ben agreed. They said they were sorry too. They said they loved the gorillas. They said they would not feed them again. They said they would only watch them. The gorilla calmed down. He found another banana. He ate it. He liked it. He looked at Sara and Ben. He nodded. He forgave them. Sara and Ben smiled. They waved. They learned a lesson. They had a good day at the zoo. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to smell the food and taste the spices. One day, her mom asked her to peel an onion for the soup. Lily was happy to do it. She took a knife and a white onion from the basket. + +Lily tried to cut the onion, but it was hard and slippery. She pushed the knife harder, but it did not work. She got angry and threw the onion on the floor. The onion rolled under the table. Lily crawled under the table to get it. She saw a wire hanging from the wall. It looked like a snake. Lily was curious. She wanted to touch it. + +Lily reached for the wire. She did not know it was dangerous. She did not know it was attached to the lamp. She pulled the wire. The lamp fell from the ceiling. It crashed on the table. The soup spilled everywhere. The knife flew in the air. It landed on Lily's hand. Lily screamed. She was hurt and scared. Her mom ran to her. She saw the blood and the mess. She was shocked and angry. She yelled at Lily. She said Lily was naughty and stupid. She said Lily could not help in the kitchen anymore. Lily cried. She felt sorry and sad. She wished she did not touch the wire. She wished she did not throw the onion. She wished she did not make her mom mad. She wished she could make it better. But she could not. It was too late. The end. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they got a big box from their grandma. Inside the box, there were many different models of animals, like a lion, a giraffe, a monkey and a zebra. Lily and Tom were very happy and wanted to discover all the models. + +They took out the models and put them on the floor. They pretended they were in a jungle and made noises like the animals. Lily liked the lion best, because it was big and strong. Tom liked the giraffe best, because it was tall and graceful. They had fun playing with their models. + +But then, Lily saw that Tom had the monkey and the zebra too. She wanted to have them as well. She said to Tom, "Give me the monkey and the zebra. They are mine. You only have the giraffe." + +Tom said, "No, they are not yours. They are ours. We can share them. You have the lion and I have the giraffe. We can take turns with the monkey and the zebra." + +Lily did not listen. She was selfish and wanted all the models. She grabbed the monkey and the zebra from Tom and ran away. Tom was sad and angry. He chased after Lily and tried to get them back. They started to fight and shout. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Tom fighting over the models. She was not happy. She said to them, "Stop fighting. You are being selfish and rude. You should share your toys and play nicely. Grandma gave you these models to make you happy, not to make you fight. If you can't share them, I will take them away." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They knew their mom was right. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They hugged and made up. They decided to share their models and play together. They thanked their grandma for the wonderful gift. They learned to be kind and generous. They were happy again. +Tom likes to dress himself. He wants to be a big boy. But sometimes it is difficult. He does not know how to tie his shoes. He does not know how to button his shirt. He does not know how to zip his pants. + +One day, he finds a cap in his closet. It is red and blue and has a star on it. He thinks it is very cool. He puts it on his head. He looks in the mirror. He smiles. He thinks he looks like a superhero. + +He runs to show his mom. He says, "Look, mom, I have a cap!" His mom smiles. She says, "You look very nice, Tom. But where are your clothes?" Tom looks down. He sees that he is only wearing his underwear and his cap. He feels silly. He says, "Oops, I forgot to dress!" His mom laughs. She says, "That's okay, Tom. Let's go and find some clothes for you. And maybe I can help you with your shoes and your shirt and your pants." Tom nods. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." He hugs his mom. He still wears his cap. He thinks he is a superhero. +Lily is a big girl. She goes to school with her friends. She likes to learn new things and play with toys. But today she is not happy. She has an exam. She has to write and draw and answer questions. + +She sits at her desk and looks at the paper. She does not know what to do. She feels dizzy. Her head hurts. She wants to go home. She raises her hand and calls the teacher. + +"Teacher, teacher, I don't feel good. Can I go home?" she says. + +The teacher comes to her and sees her face. She is pale and sweaty. She feels her forehead. She is hot. + +"Oh, Lily, you have a fever. You are sick. You don't have to do the exam. I will call your mom and she will come and get you. Don't worry, you can do the exam another day," the teacher says. + +Lily nods and smiles a little. She is glad she does not have to do the exam. She is also glad her mom will come and hug her. She hopes she will feel better soon. She lies down on the couch and waits for her mom. She closes her eyes and dreams of playing with her friends. +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big puddle on the track. They run to the puddle and jump in. They splash water with their feet and laugh. + +"Look at me, I'm a fish!" Sam says. + +"No, you're a frog!" Mia says. + +They splash more water and make frog sounds. + +A dog comes to the track. He is brown and fluffy. He is nosy. He wants to see what Sam and Mia are doing. He runs to the puddle and joins them. He splashes water with his paws and barks. + +"Hi, doggy!" Sam says. + +"Can we play with you?" Mia says. + +The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. He is friendly. He likes to play with Sam and Mia. + +They splash more water and have fun. They are wet and happy. They do not mind the mud. They are friends. +Lily liked to play with her toy animals. She had a lot of them, but her favorite was a big gray elephant. She named him Elly. Elly had a long nose and big ears and a sharp horn on his head. Lily liked to pretend that Elly could talk and do magic with his horn. + +One day, Lily and Elly went to the park with her mom. There were many other kids and toys there. Lily saw a red ball and wanted to play with it. She asked her mom if she could borrow it. Her mom said yes, but she had to be polite and ask the owner first. + +Lily looked around and saw a boy with a blue shirt and a yellow hat. He was holding the red ball. Lily walked up to him and said, "Hello, I like your ball. Can I play with it for a little bit?" The boy looked at Lily and Elly and said, "No, this is my ball. Go away, you and your ugly elephant." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to cry, but she remembered that Elly was with her. She looked at Elly and saw that he was also sad and angry. His eyes were shiny and his horn was glowing. Lily knew that Elly could do magic with his horn, but she also knew that he had to be careful. She whispered to him, "Elly, don't do anything bad. We have to be polite, even if he is mean." + +Elly nodded and smiled. He had an idea. He said to Lily, "Don't worry, I have a plan. Follow me." He took Lily's hand and walked away from the boy. He found a big tree with a lot of leaves. He used his horn to cut some leaves and make them into a big, beautiful flower. He gave it to Lily and said, "This is for you, Lily. You are my best friend. You are kind and polite and smart." + +Lily hugged Elly and thanked him. She loved the flower. She said, "You are my best friend too, Elly. You are brave and polite and clever." They smiled and played with the flower. They had a lot of fun. + +The boy with the red ball saw them and felt curious. He wondered what they were doing. He left his ball and walked towards them. He wanted to see the flower. He said, "Hey, what is that? Can I have it?" + +Lily and Elly looked at him and said, "No, this is our flower. Go away, you and your rude ball." They turned their backs on him and ignored him. The boy felt sad and angry. He wanted to cry, but he had no one to comfort him. He looked at his ball and saw that it was not so fun anymore. He wished he had been polite. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the park. The big dog was loud and mean. He liked to scare Ben and Lily when they walked by his house. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw the big dog outside his house. He was not on a leash. He saw them and ran towards them. He barked and growled. Ben and Lily were very scared. They ran away from the big dog. They ran to the ice cream truck that was in the park. + +The ice cream man saw Ben and Lily. He saw that they were scared and sad. He asked them what was wrong. Ben and Lily told him about the big dog. The ice cream man was angry. He said that the big dog's owner should keep him on a leash. He said that was the order of the park. He said he would call the animal control to help. + +The ice cream man was also generous. He gave Ben and Lily a free ice cream cone each. He said that they deserved a treat after being scared by the big dog. Ben and Lily thanked him and smiled. They ate their ice cream and felt better. They decided to play in the park away from the big dog's house. They hoped that the animal control would come soon and make the big dog behave. +Lily was a little girl who liked to learn new things. She liked to read books, play with puzzles, and draw pictures. She also liked to go to school, where she had many friends and a kind teacher. + +One day, Lily had to take an exam at school. An exam was a paper with questions that she had to answer. Lily was not afraid of exams, because she studied hard and knew a lot. She wanted to show her teacher what she learned. + +Lily sat at her desk and looked at the exam. She read the questions and wrote the answers. She used her pencil and her eraser. She tried to be neat and careful. She wanted to do well. + +But then, Lily felt something in her eye. It was a dust. It made her eye hurt and water. She blinked and blinked, but the dust did not go away. She rubbed her eye, but it only made it worse. She could not see the exam clearly. She felt sad and scared. + +She raised her hand and called her teacher. Her teacher came to her and saw her eye. She was kind and gentle. She took Lily to the sink and washed her eye with water. She helped her get the dust out. She gave her a tissue and a hug. She told her not to worry. + +She took Lily back to her desk and gave her a new exam. She told her to take her time and finish the questions. She said she was proud of her. Lily smiled and thanked her. She felt better and happier. She finished the exam and handed it to her teacher. She knew she did well. She was happy. +Tom and Jen were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a laser in the garage. It was a shiny thing that made a red light. They thought it was fun to point the laser at things and make them glow. + +They went outside and pointed the laser at the sky, the trees, the cars, and the birds. They laughed and had a good time. But they did not know that the laser was not a toy. It was a tool that could hurt eyes and skin. + +A man saw them playing with the laser. He was angry and scared. He ran to them and took the laser away. He said, "What are you doing? This is not a toy! This is a laser! It can hurt you and others! You should never play with this!" + +Tom and Jen were shocked and sorry. They did not know the laser was bad. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun. Please do not be mad at us." + +The man was still angry, but he saw that they were young and did not mean any harm. He said, "I am not mad at you, but you have to be careful. This laser is not for children. It is for grown-ups who know how to use it safely. You could have hurt your eyes or someone else's eyes. You could have started a fire or damaged something. You have to ask before you touch things that are not yours." + +Tom and Jen nodded and said, "We understand, sir. We will not touch the laser again. We will ask before we touch things that are not yours. We are sorry for the trouble we caused." + +The man smiled and said, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. I will forgive you this time, but do not do it again. Here, I have something for you. It is a toy that is safe and fun. It is a kaleidoscope. It makes pretty colors and shapes when you look through it. You can share it and play with it. It is a gift from me to you. Welcome to the world of colors and shapes." + +Tom and Jen thanked the man and took the kaleidoscope. They looked through it and saw wide circles and stars and flowers. They were happy and amazed. They said, "Wow, this is beautiful! Thank you, sir. You are very kind. We like this toy better than the laser. It is more fun and does not hurt anyone." + +The man said, "You are welcome, kids. I am happy to see you enjoy it. Remember, always be careful and respectful with things that are not yours. And always be curious and creative with things that are yours. That is how you learn and grow. Have a good day." + +Tom and Jen said, "You too, sir. Have a good day." They waved goodbye and ran to their homes. They played with the kaleidoscope and showed it to their parents and friends. They learned a lesson and made a new friend. They were happy and wise. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big black box. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. + +"Maybe we should not. It is not ours." Lily says. + +"But I want to see. Maybe it has something fun." Tim says. + +He pulls the box and tries to open it. Lily helps him. They hear a loud noise. The box breaks. Out comes a lot of black smoke. It makes them cough and cry. + +"Who did this?" A voice says. It is the park keeper. He is angry. He sees the broken box and the smoke. + +"Tim and Lily did it!" A boy says. It is Max. He is mean. He saw them playing with the box. He wants to get them in trouble. + +"Is that the truth?" The park keeper asks Tim and Lily. + +Tim and Lily are scared. They do not know what to say. They look at each other. + +"No, it is not the truth!" Lily says. "We did not know what was in the box. We were just curious. We are sorry." + +Tim nods. He says sorry too. + +The park keeper looks at them. He sees they are telling the truth. He sees they are sorry. + +"OK, I believe you. But you should not touch things that are not yours. They can be dangerous. And you should not lie. Lying is bad. Do you understand?" He says. + +Tim and Lily nod. They understand. They say sorry again. + +The park keeper tells them to go home. He tells Max to stay. He is not happy with Max. He wants to talk to him. + +Tim and Lily run home. They are glad they told the truth. They are still friends. They do not like Max. He is not nice. He is a liar. +One day, a little bird saw a yellow nest in a big tree. He wanted to live in the yellow nest, because it looked warm and soft. He flew to the yellow nest and said, "Hello, can I come in?" + +But the yellow nest was not empty. There was a big snake inside, and he was very hungry. He heard the little bird and said, "Yes, come in, I have a surprise for you." + +The little bird was happy and flew into the yellow nest. But he did not see the big snake, because the snake was hiding under the leaves. The snake waited until the little bird was close, and then he jumped out and bit the little bird. + +The little bird was scared and tried to fly away, but it was too late. The snake wrapped his body around the little bird and squeezed him hard. The little bird could not breathe and he died. + +The snake ate the little bird and said, "That was a good snack. I like yellow nests, they bring me tasty food." He went back to sleep in the yellow nest, and waited for the next visitor. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play soccer. They had a big ball and a small goal in their yard. They always played together and had fun. + +One day, they wanted to see who was better at soccer. They decided to separate into two teams and keep score. Tom was on one team and Sam was on the other. They asked their dog, Spot, to be the referee. + +They kicked the ball and ran after it. They tried to score in the goal. But they also pushed and kicked each other. They did not play fair. They did not share the ball. They did not listen to Spot. They only wanted to win. + +Spot was sad. He did not like to see them fight. He barked and whined. He tried to stop them. But they ignored him. They kept playing and arguing. + +Then, their mom came out. She saw them playing and fighting. She was angry. She took the ball and the goal away. She said, "You are not playing soccer. You are being mean. You are not being good brothers. You need to learn to play together and be kind. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, Spot. We love you. We love soccer. But we love each other more. Can we play again?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can play again. But only if you promise to play nicely and fairly. And only if you share a delicious snack with Spot. He deserves it. He was a good referee." + +Tom and Sam agreed. They said, "We promise, mom. We will share and play well. And we will give Spot a delicious snack. He is a good dog. He is our friend." + +They went to the kitchen and got some cookies and milk. They gave some to Spot. They ate and drank together. They thanked mom. They went back to the yard and played soccer. They did not keep score. They did not separate. They played together and had fun. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big, green monster in the park. The monster is very loud and scary. It has sharp teeth and long claws. + +Ben and Mia are afraid of the monster. They want to go home. But the monster blocks their way. It growls and roars at them. Ben and Mia do not know what to do. + +Then, Ben has an idea. He sees a big ball near the slide. He runs to the ball and picks it up. He is very strong. He throws the ball at the monster. The ball hits the monster on the nose. The monster is surprised and angry. + +Mia sees what Ben does. She also has an idea. She sees a big stick near the swing. She runs to the stick and picks it up. She is also very strong. She pushes the stick at the monster. The stick pokes the monster in the eye. The monster is hurt and sad. + +The monster does not like Ben and Mia. It does not want to play with them. It runs away from the park. Ben and Mia are happy and brave. They hug each other and go home. They tell their mom and dad about the monster. Mom and dad are proud of them. They give them a big hug and a cookie. Ben and Mia smile and eat their cookie. They are not afraid of monsters anymore. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. She liked to zip her coat when it was cold. She did not like the big black beetle that lived under the rock. It had shiny wings and long legs. It made a loud noise when it moved. Lily was fearful of the beetle. + +One day, Lily saw a new bug in the garden. It was small and red with black spots. It looked like a tiny ball. Lily wanted to touch it. She moved closer and closer. She reached out her hand. But then she heard a noise. It was the beetle. It came out from under the rock. It saw Lily and the red bug. It wanted to eat the red bug. + +Lily was scared. She wanted to help the red bug. She did not want the beetle to hurt it. She thought fast. She took off her coat. She zipped it up. She threw it over the beetle. The beetle was trapped. It could not see or move. It could only make noise. Lily picked up the red bug. It was a ladybug. It was friendly. It tickled Lily's hand. Lily smiled. She had saved the ladybug. She was not fearful anymore. She was brave. +Anna loves to dance. She dances every day in her room. She dances to the music on her toy radio. She dances with her dolls and her teddy bear. She is very happy when she dances. + +But her brother Ben does not like her dancing. He thinks it is too loud and too silly. He wants to play with his cars and his blocks. He does not want to hear Anna's music. He is very angry when she dances. + +One day, Ben has a plan. He waits for Anna to go to the bathroom. He sneaks into her room. He takes her toy radio. He turns it off. He hides it under his bed. He thinks Anna will stop dancing. He is very proud of his plan. + +But Anna does not stop dancing. She comes back to her room. She does not see her toy radio. She does not hear her music. But she still wants to dance. She is very persistent. She dances without music. She dances with her dolls and her teddy bear. She is still very happy when she dances. + +Ben hears her dancing. He is very confused. He is very frustrated. He does not understand why she does not stop. He does not like her dancing. He runs to her room. He yells at her. He pushes her. He makes her fall. He hurts her. He is very mean. + +Anna cries. She is very sad. She is very hurt. She does not want to dance anymore. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She does not like him anymore. She is very scared of him. He is very bad. +Sara and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. But today it was very cold and windy. The water was gray and the sand was wet. Sara and Tom felt miserable. + +They started to complain to their mom and dad. "We don't want to be here! It's too cold! The sand is icky! The water is scary!" they said. Mom and dad tried to cheer them up. They gave them snacks and toys and blankets. But Sara and Tom still complained. + +Mom and dad decided to take them to the shore. The shore was where the water met the land. There were rocks and shells and birds. Mom and dad thought Sara and Tom would like to explore and find new things. But Sara and Tom still complained. + +They did not want to touch the rocks. They said they were hard and sharp. They did not want to look at the shells. They said they were dirty and smelly. They did not want to watch the birds. They said they were loud and scary. + +Mom and dad were sad and tired. They did not know what to do. They wanted Sara and Tom to have fun and be happy. But Sara and Tom only complained. They did not see the beauty of the beach. They did not appreciate the gifts of nature. They did not enjoy the time with their family. They only complained. +Sara likes to dress up in her mom's clothes. She puts on a big hat, a long dress, and shiny shoes. She feels like a princess. She wants to show her neighbor, Lily, how pretty she is. + +She goes outside and walks to Lily's house. She knocks on the door, but no one answers. She looks around and sees a hidden path behind the bushes. She thinks maybe Lily is playing there. She follows the path to a small shed. + +She opens the door and sees Lily inside. But Lily is not alone. She is with a big dog. The dog barks at Sara and runs towards her. Sara is scared. She drops her hat and shoes and runs away. She cries for her mom. + +Lily hears Sara's cry and comes out of the shed. She sees Sara's clothes on the ground and the dog chasing her. She calls the dog and tells him to stop. She runs after Sara and catches up with her. She hugs her and says she is sorry. + +She tells Sara that the dog is her new friend. His name is Max. He is not mean, he just likes to play. She says she was hiding in the shed because she wanted to surprise Sara with Max. She asks Sara if she wants to meet him. + +Sara is still scared, but she trusts Lily. She nods and wipes her tears. Lily takes her hand and leads her back to the shed. She introduces Sara to Max and gives him a treat. Max wags his tail and licks Sara's face. Sara smiles and pets him. She says he is a nice dog. + +Lily and Sara play with Max in the shed. They dress him up with Sara's hat and shoes. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tree with a rope. The rope has a loop at the end. Lily says, "Let's hang on the rope and swing. It looks fun." Ben says, "OK, but be careful. The rope is high and thin." + +Lily goes first. She puts the loop around her neck and jumps. She thinks she will swing like a bird. But the rope is too tight. It hurts her neck. She cannot breathe. She cannot scream. She kicks her legs and tries to get free. Ben watches and is scared. He does not know what to do. He runs to get help. + +But no one is in the park. Everyone is busy. They are at work or at home or at school. Ben looks for a phone or a person. He cannot find any. He runs back to the tree. He hopes Lily is OK. But she is not. She is still and quiet. Her face is blue. Her eyes are open. She does not move. Ben cries and cries. He wishes he had a notebook. He wants to write a sorry note to Lily. He wants to say he is sorry for playing with the rope. He wants to say he loves her. But he has no notebook. He has no pen. He has no words. He has only tears. +Anna liked to smile. She smiled at her mom, her dad, her dog, and her toys. She smiled when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She smiled so much that everyone called her Anna Smile. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She smiled at her mom and asked, "Can I go, mom?" Her mom smiled back and said, "Yes, but be careful, Anna. The slide is high and fast. Hold on tight and don't let go." + +Anna nodded and ran to the slide. She climbed up the steps and sat on the top. She looked down and saw a woman sitting on a bench. The woman had a book and a cup. She was not looking at Anna or anything else. She was careless. + +Anna smiled and waved at the woman. She hoped the woman would smile back. But the woman did not see Anna. She was too busy with her book and her cup. Anna felt sad. She wanted to make the woman smile. + +Anna decided to do something funny. She let go of the slide and slid down with her arms and legs wide open. She made a silly face and shouted, "Whee!" She thought the woman would laugh and smile at her. + +But the woman did not laugh or smile. She did not hear Anna or see her. She was still careless. Anna slid too fast and too far. She flew off the slide and landed on the woman's lap. She spilled the woman's cup and dropped her book. The woman screamed and jumped up. She was angry and scared. + +Anna did not smile. She cried. She hurt her head and her knee. She was sorry and scared. She wanted her mom. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm here. You're safe." + +The woman looked at Anna and her mom. She saw Anna's tears and her mom's love. She felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, too. I was careless. I should have paid attention. Are you okay, Anna?" + +Anna looked at the woman. She saw the woman's eyes and her mouth. The woman was smiling. Anna smiled back. She said, "I'm okay. Thank you." + +The woman and Anna smiled at each other. They were not careless anymore. They were careful and kind. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed. The bed has a secret. Under the bed, there is a box. The box is old and brown. It has a lock, but no key. + +One day, Tom and Mia are bored. They want to find something new to do. They look at the bed. They remember the box. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open the box!" Tom says. + +"But we have no key," Mia says. + +"Maybe we can break the lock," Tom says. + +They pull the box out from under the bed. They try to open the lock. They use a spoon, a fork, a shoe, and a toy hammer. But nothing works. The lock is too strong. + +They are sad. They want to see what is in the box. They think it is something great. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in with a smile. + +"Hi, kids. What are you doing?" she asks. + +"We are trying to open the box," Tom says. + +"The box under the bed?" mom asks. + +"Yes, the box under the bed," Mia says. + +Mom looks at the box. She laughs. + +"Oh, that box. I know what is in there. It is a surprise for you. I have the key," she says. + +She takes out a small key from her pocket. She puts it in the lock. She turns it. The lock opens. She lifts the lid. + +Tom and Mia look inside. They gasp. They see many things. They see a teddy bear, a doll, a car, a ball, a book, and a puzzle. They are all new and shiny. + +"Wow!" Tom says. + +"Wow!" Mia says. + +"These are for you. They are your birthday presents. Happy birthday, Tom and Mia!" mom says. + +Tom and Mia hug mom. They are happy. They thank mom. They take out their presents. They play with them. They have fun. They think the box is great. They think mom is great. They think their bed is great. They think their birthday is great. They are very happy. +Sam likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast on the floor or on the ramp. He likes to watch the motion of the cars as they zoom and spin. + +One day, he finds a new car in his toy box. It is red and shiny and has a button on the side. He wonders what the button does. He pushes it and hears a click. He feels something inside the car move. He is curious and excited. + +He puts the car on the floor and pushes it. It goes very fast, faster than his other cars. He smiles and laughs. He pushes it again and again. He likes the new car a lot. + +He decides to try the car on the ramp. He puts the car at the top of the ramp and pushes the button. He hears a click and feels something inside the car move. He releases the car and watches it go down the ramp. + +But something goes wrong. The car does not go straight. It goes sideways and flies off the ramp. It hits the wall and breaks into pieces. Sam is shocked and sad. He runs to the car and picks up the pieces. He sees a spring and a rubber band inside the car. He realizes that the button made the spring and the rubber band tighten and then release. That made the car go very fast, but also made it hard to control. + +He tries to put the car back together, but he can't. He cries and hugs the pieces. He wishes he had not pushed the button. He wishes he had not broken his new car. He feels dry in his mouth and throat. He wants some water and a hug. He looks for his mom. He hopes she can fix his car or get him a new one. He hopes she is not mad at him. He loves his mom and his cars. He wants to play with them again. +Lily and Max were very happy. They were going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They had a big bag with toys and snacks. They wanted to play in the sand and make a castle. + +When they got to the beach, they found a nice spot near the water. Mom and Dad helped them unpack the bag. They took out a bucket, a shovel, a rake, and some molds. They also took out a big blanket, some hats, and some sunscreen. + +"Let's make a castle!" Lily said. She grabbed the bucket and the shovel and ran to the sand. Max followed her with the rake and the molds. They started to dig and fill and pat the sand. They made a big pile and then used the molds to make towers and walls. They used the rake to make windows and doors. They were very proud of their castle. + +"Wow, your castle is amazing!" Mom said. She came to see their work and took a picture. "Can I join you?" + +"Sure, Mom!" Lily and Max said. They gave her a mold and showed her where to put it. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then they saw something curious. A little crab was crawling out of the water. It was red and shiny and had big claws. It was looking at their castle. + +"Look, a crab!" Max said. He pointed at the crab and smiled. He wanted to touch it. + +"Be careful, Max!" Lily said. She was a bit scared of the crab. She thought it might pinch them. "Don't go too close!" + +But Max was too curious. He walked slowly towards the crab and reached out his hand. The crab saw him and snapped its claws. Max jumped back and screamed. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Max said. He ran to Mom and hugged her. He had a small scratch on his finger. Mom kissed it and put a band-aid on it. + +"It's okay, Max," Mom said. "The crab was just scared too. It didn't mean to hurt you. But you have to be careful with animals. They might bite or sting or scratch. You have to respect them and their homes." + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Max said. He felt sorry for the crab too. He didn't want to scare it or ruin its home. He looked at the castle and saw the crab was still there. It was hiding in one of the towers. + +"Can we say sorry to the crab?" Max asked. + +"Sure, we can," Mom said. She took Max and Lily by the hand and walked to the castle. They knelt down and spoke softly to the crab. + +"Hello, crab," Mom said. "We're sorry we disturbed you. We didn't know you lived here. We hope you like our castle. You can stay there if you want. We won't bother you anymore." + +The crab peeked out of the tower and waved its claw. It seemed to understand. It looked at them and made a clicking sound. + +"Hello, crab," Lily and Max said. They waved back and smiled. They felt happy. They had made a new friend. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill. They want to climb the hill. They run to the hill. + +The hill is very high. Tom and Jen are tired. They stop to rest. They see a big hole. They want to see what is in the hole. They go to the hole. + +The hole is dark. Tom and Jen are scared. They hear a loud roar. They see a big lion. The lion is angry. The lion wants to eat Tom and Jen. They scream for help. + +No one hears them. No one comes. The lion jumps out of the hole. The lion covers Tom and Jen with his paws. The lion bites Tom and Jen. They feel pain. They stop screaming. + +The lion is full. The lion is happy. The lion has a name. His name is Mighty. Mighty is the king of the hill. No one can climb his hill. No one can play in his park. Mighty sleeps in the hole. Tom and Jen are gone. The end. +Lily was a modest cat. She did not like to show off or make noise. She liked to curl up in her basket and nap. Sometimes she would play with a ball of yarn or chase a bug. But she did not bother anyone. + +One day, a new cat came to the house. His name was Max. He was not modest at all. He was loud and bold. He liked to jump on the furniture and knock things over. He liked to scratch the curtains and bite the plants. He bothered everyone. + +Lily did not like Max. She tried to avoid him. But Max liked to tease her. He would sneak up on her and pull her tail. He would pounce on her and make her spill her milk. He would hiss at her and make her scared. + +Lily was very unhappy. She did not know what to do. She wished Max would leave her alone. One day, she had an idea. She decided to stare at him. She stared at him with her big green eyes. She stared at him without blinking. She stared at him very hard. + +Max did not like to be stared at. He felt uneasy. He wondered what Lily was thinking. He wondered if she was angry or plotting something. He wondered if she had a secret weapon. He could not stand it. He ran away and hid under the sofa. + +Lily smiled. She had found a way to make Max stop bothering her. She went back to her basket and napped. She was a modest cat, but she was also a smart cat. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the woods. They have a cabin there. It is small and cozy. They have a dog, Max. He is loyal and brave. + +One day, they see a sign. It says: "Treasure Hunt. Find the clues and win a prize." Lila and Ben want to play. They follow the sign to a big tree. There is a clue. It says: "Go to the bridge and look under a rock." + +They run to the bridge. Max follows them. They look under many rocks. They find another clue. It says: "Go to the pond and look for a duck." They go to the pond. They see many ducks. They look for a special one. They find it. It has a ribbon around its neck. It has a clue. It says: "Go back to the cabin and look in the box." + +They hurry back to the cabin. They look for a box. They find it. It is under the bed. They open it. They see a prize. It is a big cake. It has icing and sprinkles. It says: "You win! Enjoy the cake!" + +Lila and Ben are happy. They share the cake with Max. He wags his tail. They thank the duck. They hug each other. They have fun in the woods. They are good friends. They love their cabin. They love their dog. They love their prize. They are winners. +Lily and Tom like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They take their boats to the pond and sail them on the water. They watch their boats go fast and slow, left and right, near and far. + +One day, they find a new boat in the toy box. It is big and round and red. It has a white sail with a star on it. Lily and Tom think it is a good boat. They want to sail it on the pond. They run to the pond with the boat and put it on the water. + +But the boat does not sail well. It spins and spins and spins. It does not go fast or slow, left or right, near or far. It only goes round and round and round. Lily and Tom do not like the boat. They think it is a bad boat. They take it out of the water and put it back in the toy box. + +They pick their favorite boats and sail them on the pond. They watch their boats go fast and slow, left and right, near and far. They have fun with their boats. They think their boats are good boats. They are happy. +Ben liked to spin. He spun in his room, in the yard, and in the park. He spun so fast that he felt dizzy and happy. He liked to spin with his toy car, his ball, and his umbrella. + +One day, he found a new thing to spin with. It was a shiny thing that his dad left on the table. It had a long stick and a round end. Ben thought it looked like a fun toy. He grabbed it and ran outside. + +He spun the shiny thing around and around. He felt the wind on his face and the sun on his hair. He did not see the spark that came out of the round end. He did not hear the hiss that it made. He did not smell the smoke that it caused. + +He spun the shiny thing until it touched the dry grass. The grass caught fire. The fire spread quickly. Ben saw the flames and felt the heat. He was scared and dropped the shiny thing. He tried to run away, but it was too late. + +The fire reached him and burned him. He screamed and cried. He felt a lot of pain. He was very uncomfortable. He wished he had not spun the shiny thing. He wished he had listened to his dad, who had told him not to touch it. He wished he had spun something else. But it was too late. He spun no more. +Lily was very grumpy. She did not want to wake up. She heard a loud noise. It was the clock. The clock said, "Tick tock, tick tock, time to get up, Lily!" + +Lily did not like the clock. She covered her ears with her pillow. She said, "No, no, no, I want to sleep more!" + +But the clock did not stop. It said, "Tick tock, tick tock, time to get up, Lily!" It made a big ring. It was very noisy. + +Lily got out of bed. She was very angry. She walked to the clock. She wanted to make it quiet. She saw a button on the clock. She pushed the button. + +The clock stopped ringing. It said, "Good morning, Lily! I am your friend. I help you wake up every day. Do you recognize me?" + +Lily looked at the clock. She saw a face on the clock. It had two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. It smiled at her. Lily felt a little bit sorry. She said, "Yes, I recognize you. You are the clock. You are my friend. I am sorry I was grumpy." + +The clock said, "That's okay, Lily. I know you are sleepy. But it is a new day. There are many fun things to do. Come on, let's go!" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Okay, let's go!" She took the clock by the hand. They went to the bathroom. They brushed their teeth. They went to the kitchen. They had breakfast. They went to the living room. They played with toys. They had a good day. Lily was not grumpy anymore. She was happy. She liked the clock. The clock liked her. They were friends. +Jen and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they threw the ball very high and it hit the ceiling. The ceiling was white and smooth and made a loud sound when the ball hit it. + +One day, their mom said she had a surprise for them. She said she would send them a new toy in the mail. Jen and Tom were very excited and wondered what it could be. They hoped it would be something fun and fair, so they could both play with it. They waited and waited for the mail to come. + +The next day, the mailman came and brought a big box. Jen and Tom ran to open it. Inside, they found a huge blue ball. It was bigger than their red ball and had stars and stripes on it. It looked like a ball from the sky. Jen and Tom were very happy and thanked their mom for the surprise. + +They took the blue ball to their room and started to play with it. They threw it to each other and caught it. It was very soft and bouncy. They had so much fun with the blue ball. They decided to throw it very high and see if it would hit the ceiling. They counted to three and threw it with all their strength. + +But the blue ball was too big and too bouncy. It hit the ceiling and bounced back. It hit Jen and Tom and knocked them down. It bounced around the room and hit the walls and the furniture. It made a big mess and a lot of noise. Jen and Tom were scared and cried for their mom. + +Their mom came and saw the chaos. She was not happy. She took the blue ball and put it in the closet. She said they could not play with it anymore. She said it was too big and too dangerous for their room. She said they should play with their red ball instead. She said it was fair and safe and fun. + +Jen and Tom were sad and sorry. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They said they loved their red ball and their blue ball. They said they would be more careful next time. Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said she loved them and their balls. She said she would send them another surprise someday. But not a big ball. +Sara and Tom like to play pretend in the kitchen. They use pots and spoons and cups to make pretend food. Sara is the chef and Tom is the waiter. + +"Tom, can you bring this soup to the table?" Sara asks. She holds a pot with water and leaves in it. + +"OK, chef!" Tom says. He takes the pot and walks to the table. He sees a big teddy bear sitting on a chair. "Hello, Mr. Bear. Do you want some soup?" Tom asks. + +Mr. Bear does not answer. He is a toy. But Tom pretends that he can talk. "Yes, please. I am very hungry," Tom says in a low voice. + +Tom puts the pot in front of Mr. Bear. He gives him a spoon and a napkin. "Here you go. Enjoy your soup," Tom says. + +"Thank you, waiter. You are very nice," Tom says as Mr. Bear. + +Sara watches Tom and smiles. She thinks he is funny. She looks for something else to cook. She sees a sink with a hidden drawer under it. She opens the drawer and finds some cookies. She takes one and eats it. It is yummy. + +"Tom, do you want a cookie?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. He leaves Mr. Bear and runs to the sink. + +Sara gives him a cookie. They both eat and laugh. They are happy. They like to play pretend in the kitchen. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Tim wants to go first. He runs up the steps. He does not look. He is careless. + +Kim sees a big dog. The dog is not nice. It barks loud. It runs to the slide. It wants to scare Tim. Kim is scared for Tim. She shouts, "Tim, look out!" + +Tim hears Kim. He looks down. He sees the dog. He is scared. He slides down fast. The dog jumps at him. Tim kicks the dog. The dog runs away. + +Tim and Kim hug. They are safe. They are happy. They say, "That was a bad dog. It wanted to scare us. We do not like it. We like nice dogs." + +They go to their mom. She is on a bench. She reads a book. She does not know what happened. She says, "Did you have fun?" Tim and Kim say, "Yes, but a bad dog tried to scare us. We are brave. We kicked it away." Mom says, "Oh, I am sorry. That was a careless dog. It should not scare children. You are brave. I am proud of you. But next time, be careful on the slide. Look before you slide. The world is big. There are many things to see. Some are nice. Some are not. You have to be smart and safe." Tim and Kim say, "OK, mom. We will be careful. We love you." Mom says, "I love you too. Now, let's go home. It is time for lunch." +Tom and Lily liked to play in the woods. They saw many trees and animals. They heard birds and squirrels and wind. They had fun. + +One day, they found a big pile of lumber. It was wood that people cut from trees. It was for making houses and fences and other things. Tom and Lily wanted to climb on the lumber. It looked like a fun game. + +But the lumber was not safe. It was sharp and heavy and wobbly. It could hurt Tom and Lily. And it was not theirs. It belonged to the people who cut the trees. They would be angry if they saw Tom and Lily on their lumber. + +Suddenly, they heard a noisy sound. It was a big truck. It came to take the lumber away. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the lumber. They hid behind a bush. They watched the truck load the lumber and drive away. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They decided to stay away from the lumber. They said sorry to the trees and the animals. They played in the woods again. But they only played with things that were safe and that they could share. They had fun. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Ben wants to go on the slide. Lily is scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it is fun!" Ben says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Lily follows him slowly. + +At the top of the slide, Ben sees a big hole. He thinks it is a game. He tries to put his head in the hole. Lily sees him and shouts. + +"Ben, no! That is foolish! You can get hurt!" Lily says. She grabs his arm and pulls him back. She prevents him from putting his head in the hole. + +Ben is angry. He does not like Lily to stop him. He pushes her away. He tries to put his head in the hole again. But then he hears a loud roar. He looks and sees a lion in the hole. The lion is hungry and angry. It tries to bite Ben. + +Ben is scared. He screams and runs away. Lily runs after him. She helps him get down the slide. They run to the gate and leave the park. + +Ben is sorry. He hugs Lily and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You saved me from the lion. I was foolish to put my head in the hole. I will not do that again." + +Lily smiles and says, "You are welcome, Ben. I am glad you are safe. You are a good friend too. But next time, let us play on the swings. They are more fun and less dangerous." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and eat pizza. But today, they are grumpy. They do not want to share their toys or their pizza. They fight and yell at each other. + +Mom is tired of their noise. She tells them to stop fighting and go to their room. She says they will not get any pizza for dinner. Tim and Sam are angry. They do not listen to Mom. They run to the kitchen and grab the pizza box. + +They run back to their room with the pizza. They slam the door and lock it. They think they are smart. They think they can eat all the pizza by themselves. They open the box and see a big, round pizza. It smells good. They are hungry. + +But they do not cut the pizza. They do not use plates or forks. They are greedy. They each grab a slice and pull hard. The pizza is hot and cheesy. It stretches and tears. The pizza falls to the floor. + +Tim and Sam are shocked. They look at the mess. They look at each other. They start to cry. They have no pizza. They have no toys. They have no fun. They are still grumpy. They are also sorry. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had shared. They wish they had been nice. But it is too late. They have no pizza. They have a bad ending. +Tim and Lily were at the mall with Mom. They liked the mall. There were many toys and books and clothes. But Mom said they had to stay with her. She said the mall was big and busy and they could get lost. + +Tim and Lily did not want to stay with Mom. They wanted to see more things. They saw a big slide and a ball pit. They saw a candy store and a pet shop. They saw a clown and a balloon. They wanted to play and have fun. + +They waited until Mom was looking at some shoes. Then they ran away. They ran to the slide and the ball pit. They laughed and slid and jumped. They did not see Mom looking for them. They did not hear her calling their names. + +They ran to the candy store and the pet shop. They grabbed some candy and some toys. They did not pay. They did not see the angry man behind the counter. They did not hear him shouting at them. + +They ran to the clown and the balloon. They wanted to see the clown make funny faces and give them a balloon. But the clown was not funny. He was scary. He had a big nose and big teeth and big eyes. He grabbed Tim and Lily by their arms. He said he was going to take them away. He said they were bad kids. He said they could not escape. + +Tim and Lily were scared. They cried and screamed. They wished they had stayed with Mom. They wished they had listened to her. They wished they could see her again. They were not glad. They were sad. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. Some are red, some are yellow, some are pink. The flowers smell good. + +"Look, Ben, this flower is not open yet. It is a bud," Anna says. + +"What is a bud?" Ben asks. + +"A bud is a flower that is not ready. It will open soon and bloom. Then it will be beautiful," Anna explains. + +Anna is intelligent. She knows many things. + +They hear a noise. Pop, pop, pop. They turn around. They see a big pot on the table. It has popcorn inside. The popcorn is jumping and making noise. + +"Wow, popcorn!" Ben says. + +"Let's go and eat some. Popcorn is yummy," Anna says. + +They run to the table. They grab some popcorn. They eat and laugh. They are happy. + +The flower bud opens and blooms. It is purple and white. It is beautiful. But Anna and Ben do not see it. They are busy with the popcorn. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long hair and a blue dress. Lily took Anna everywhere with her, even to the park. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom to hold Anna for her while she climbed up the ladder. Her mom said yes and smiled. Lily was happy and ran to the slide. + +But when Lily came down the slide, she saw a woman holding Anna. The woman was not her mom. The woman had short hair and a red coat. She looked at Lily and said, "What a pretty doll! Can I have it?" + +Lily was scared and angry. She shouted, "No! That's my doll! Give it back!" She ran to the woman and tried to grab Anna. But the woman was stronger and pulled Anna away. She said, "No, it's mine now. Go away!" + +Lily started to cry. She looked for her mom, but she could not see her. She felt alone and sad. She wished she had Anna with her. + +But then, she heard her mom's voice. Her mom had seen what happened and came to help. Her mom was alert and brave. She said to the woman, "That's not your doll. That's my daughter's doll. Give it back to her right now!" + +The woman was surprised and scared. She saw that Lily's mom was angry and serious. She did not want to fight. She said, "Sorry, sorry. I made a mistake. Here, take your doll." She gave Anna back to Lily and ran away. + +Lily hugged Anna and thanked her mom. Her mom hugged her back and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a bad woman. She should not have taken your doll. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm okay, mom. I'm glad you came. I love you and Anna." She smiled and felt happy again. She and her mom went to play on the swings. Lily did not let go of Anna. She knew she was lucky to have her. +Sam liked to play with his toy boats. He had many boats of different colors and sizes. He pretended that his bathtub was a big harbor, where boats came and went. He made noises like horns and waves. + +One day, his mom said they had to sell some of his toys. She said they had too many things and needed to make space. She said he could choose which toys to sell and which to keep. Sam felt sad. He loved all his toys. How could he sell them? + +He looked at his boats. He thought hard. He decided to keep his favorite boat, the red one with a sail. He also wanted to keep the yellow one with a motor, and the blue one with a flag. He put them in a box. He said he would sell the other boats. He hoped they would find good homes. + +His mom took him to a yard sale, where they put his boats on a table. She made a sign that said "Boats for sale. One dollar each. All available." Sam watched as people came and looked at his boats. Some of them bought one or two. They said they liked his boats. They said they would play with them or give them to their kids. Sam felt happy. He saw that his boats would have fun with their new owners. + +He still had some boats left. He saw a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She looked at his boats with big eyes. She pointed at the green one with a star. She said she liked it. She asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said yes. She gave Sam a dollar. She took the boat and hugged it. She said thank you. She said she would name it Starry. Sam smiled. He said you're welcome. He said he was glad she liked his boat. He said he hoped she would have fun with it. He felt proud. He had sold his boats and made some money. He had also made some people happy. He thought that selling was not so bad after all. He still had his favorite boats to play with in his bathtub harbor. He was a good seller and a good boat owner. He was a happy boy. +Sam was a shy bunny who liked to play with clay. He made shapes and animals with his soft paws. He had a lot of fun, but he wished he had a friend to share his clay with. + +One day, he saw a new bunny in the meadow. She was white and fluffy, and she had a pink bow on her ear. She was hopping around, looking for something. Sam wanted to say hello, but he was too shy. He hid behind a bush and watched her. + +The new bunny found a pile of clay that Sam had left. She smiled and started to make something with it. Sam was curious. He peeked out of the bush and saw that she was making a bunny, just like him. She gave it a nose, eyes, ears, and a tail. She looked very happy. + +Sam felt a warm feeling in his chest. He wanted to hop over and show her his clay animals. He wanted to be her friend. He took a deep breath and came out of the bush. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. I like your clay bunny. Can I play with you?" + +The new bunny looked up and saw him. She smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I like your clay animals. They are very cute. Yes, you can play with me." + +Sam and Lily hopped closer and shared their clay. They made more shapes and animals together. They laughed and talked. They became friends. Sam was not shy anymore. He was happy. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are having fun. But Sara notices something. She sees a big dog near the fence. The dog has black fur and a leather collar. Sara is scared of big dogs. She tells Tom. + +"Look, Tom, a big dog! I don't like big dogs. They are loud and scary." + +Tom looks at the dog. He is not scared. He likes dogs. He thinks the dog is friendly. He tells Sara. + +"Don't worry, Sara, the dog is nice. He is not loud or scary. He is just curious. He wants to say hello." + +Tom walks towards the dog. He smiles and waves. The dog sees Tom. He is alert. He wags his tail and barks. He wants to play. Tom reaches the fence. He pets the dog. The dog licks his hand. Tom laughs. + +"See, Sara, the dog is nice. He likes me. He likes you too. Come and pet him. He is soft and warm." + +Sara is still scared. She stays on the swing. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to pet him. He is too big. He might bite me. You can pet him. I will watch." + +Tom shrugs. He keeps petting the dog. He talks to him. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name? Do you live here? Do you have a friend?" + +The dog barks. He nods his head. He points his nose to a small house. The house has a sign. The sign says "Spot". Tom reads the sign. + +"Oh, your name is Spot. That is a good name. You have a nice house. Do you like it?" + +The dog barks. He nods his head. He likes his house. He likes Tom. He likes Sara too. He hopes she will come and pet him. He looks at Sara. He wags his tail. He barks. + +"Come on, Sara, don't be scared. Spot is nice. He won't bite you. He just wants to be your friend." + +Sara looks at Spot. She sees his tail. She sees his tongue. She sees his eyes. He looks nice. He looks happy. He looks friendly. Sara feels brave. She gets off the swing. She walks towards the fence. She smiles and waves. Spot sees Sara. He is happy. He barks and licks the fence. Sara reaches the fence. She pets Spot. Spot licks her hand. Sara laughs. + +"Hello, Spot. You are nice. You are soft and warm. You are a good dog. I like you." + +Tom is happy. He pets Spot too. Spot is happy. He licks Tom and Sara. They are his friends. They play and talk. They have fun. They like the park. They like the dog. They like each other. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big maze made of hedges. They want to go inside and find the way out. + +They hold hands and walk into the maze. They see many paths and turns. They have to choose which way to go. Sometimes they find a dead end. Sometimes they find a sign that says "wrong way". They laugh and try again. + +Lila is flexible. She can bend and twist her body. She can reach high and low. She can crawl under the hedges and peek through the gaps. She helps Tom when he gets stuck or lost. She says "follow me" and "this way". + +Tom is smart. He can remember the paths and turns. He can see the patterns and clues. He can find the signs that say "right way". He helps Lila when she gets confused or scared. He says "trust me" and "we're close". + +They work together and have fun. They find the way out of the maze. They see a big slide and a swing. They run and play some more. They are happy and proud. They are good friends. +Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her friends. She wanted to rest in her bed. She put on her pajamas and brushed her teeth. She hugged her mom and dad good night. + +She climbed into her bed and closed her eyes. She felt warm and cozy under her blanket. She dreamed of flying in a balloon and seeing many animals. She was happy and peaceful. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was her alarm. It was time to wake up and go to school. She opened her eyes and saw the sun shining through her window. She rubbed her eyes and yawned. + +She did not want to get up. She wanted to rest more. She wished she could stay in her bed and dream. But she knew she had to go to school and learn new things. She also knew her mom and dad would be sad if she was late. + +So she got out of her bed and turned off her alarm. She was polite and said good morning to her mom and dad. They smiled and gave her a kiss. They helped her get ready and gave her breakfast. She ate her cereal and drank her milk. + +She put on her backpack and her coat. She said goodbye to her mom and dad and got on the bus. She waved to them and smiled. She was ready for a new day. She hoped she could rest again when she came back home. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run with their dog Spot. One day, they saw a big pile of waste near the trash can. It was smelly and dirty and had many things that were not good for the park. + +"Who did this?" Lily asked. "Why did they not put it in the trash can?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "But we should not touch it. It might make us sick." + +They decided to tell their mom about the waste and hope that someone would come and clean it up. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench with a book. They told her what they saw and asked her to help. + +Mom was not happy to hear about the waste. She said it was not healthy for the park or the animals or the people. She said they should do something about it. She took Lily and Ben and Spot to the pile of waste and gave them gloves and bags. She said they could help her pick up the waste and put it in the trash can. + +Lily and Ben felt proud to help their mom. They worked hard and filled many bags with waste. They also found some things that were not waste, but could be used again. They found a ball, a hat, a book and a toy car. Mom said they could keep them if they wanted. + +When they were done, the pile of waste was gone. The park looked clean and green again. Lily and Ben smiled and hugged their mom. They thanked her for teaching them how to care for the park. They hoped that everyone would do the same and not leave waste behind. They played with their new things and Spot. They had a fun and healthy day. +Tom likes to play with his big sister, Ann. Ann is very smart and knows many words. She has a big book with many words in it. The book is called a dictionary. Tom wants to learn words too, so he tries to catch the dictionary from Ann. + +But Ann is faster and stronger than Tom. She runs away with the dictionary and hides behind the sofa. Tom chases her and tries to find her. He looks under the table, behind the chair, and in the closet. He cannot find Ann or the dictionary. + +Then he hears a giggle from behind the sofa. He runs to the sofa and sees Ann's feet sticking out. He grabs her feet and pulls her out. He sees the dictionary in her hand. He says, "Give me the dictionary, Ann! I want to learn words too!" + +Ann smiles and says, "OK, Tom, I will share the dictionary with you. But you have to be careful with it. It is very old and precious. It was our grandma's dictionary. She gave it to me before she went to heaven." + +Tom nods and says, "I will be careful, Ann. I love grandma and I miss her. Can you teach me some words from the dictionary?" + +Ann hugs Tom and says, "Of course, Tom. I will teach you many words. But first, let's look at the pictures. They are very clear and pretty. Look, this is a picture of a butterfly. Do you know what a butterfly is?" +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play near the harbor. They saw big boats and small boats, and sometimes they waved at the people on them. One day, they saw a very big boat with a big crane on it. The crane could lift things up and down. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "The crane is lifting a big box. I wonder what is inside." + +"Maybe it is a present for someone," Tom said. "Or maybe it is something important for the boat." + +They watched as the crane lifted the box and put it on the boat. Then they saw a man with a hat and a walkie-talkie. He was talking to someone on the boat. + +"Hello, sir," Lily said. "What is in the big box?" + +The man smiled and said, "Hello, kids. The big box has some food and water for the people on the boat. They are going on a long trip, and they need to have enough to eat and drink. It is very important for them." + +"Wow, that is very nice of you," Tom said. "Can we help you?" + +The man laughed and said, "Thank you, but you don't need to help me. You can just watch and enjoy the harbor. It is a beautiful day, isn't it?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, it is. Thank you, sir. Have a good day." + +They waved at the man and the boat, and then they went to play some more near the harbor. They liked to see the big boats and the small boats, and they liked to learn new things. They had a lot of fun. +Sara liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She sang to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sang to anyone who would listen. + +But there was one person who did not like Sara's singing. His name was Tom. He was Sara's brother. He was jealous of Sara. He wanted to sing too, but he could not. He tried to sing, but his voice was too loud, too low, or too off. He sounded like a frog, a cow, or a horn. He made everyone cover their ears. + +Tom was also worried. He was worried that Sara would sing better than him at the school show. They both had to sing a song in front of everyone. Sara had a beautiful song. It was about a rainbow and a butterfly. Tom had a boring song. It was about a rock and a stick. He did not like his song. He wished he had Sara's song. + +One day, Tom had a bad idea. He decided to take Sara's song and hide it. He thought that if Sara did not have her song, she could not sing. And if she could not sing, he could sing better. He waited until Sara was not looking. He grabbed her song and ran away. He put it in a secret place. He smiled. He thought he was clever. + +But he was not clever. He was mean. Sara was very sad. She looked everywhere for her song. She asked her mom, her dad, and her toys. But no one knew where it was. She cried. She thought she could not sing without her song. She did not want to go to the school show. She was afraid. + +Tom saw Sara crying. He felt a little sorry. But he did not say anything. He kept his secret. He thought he would be happy. But he was not happy. He was nervous. He did not know how to sing Sara's song. He did not understand the words. He did not feel the music. He wished he had his own song. + +The day of the school show came. Sara and Tom had to go on stage. Sara was still sad. Tom was still nervous. They both looked at each other. They both felt something. They felt sorry. They felt sorry for themselves. And they felt sorry for each other. + +They opened their mouths. They tried to sing. But they could not. They could not sing Sara's song. And they could not sing Tom's song. They sounded like frogs, cows, and horns. They made everyone cover their ears. + +They stopped. They looked at each other again. They felt something else. They felt ashamed. They felt ashamed of themselves. And they felt ashamed of each other. + +They ran off the stage. They ran to their secret place. They found Sara's song. They gave it back to her. They said sorry. They hugged. They felt something else. They felt happy. They felt happy for themselves. And they felt happy for each other. + +They went back to the stage. They sang their own songs. They sang them well. They sang them with joy. They made everyone clap their hands. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be proud of their own songs. And they learned to be happy for each other's songs. They learned to love singing. And they learned to love each other. +Sara likes to polish her red bike. She makes it shiny and clean. She puts on her helmet and rides to the park. She sees a big lake. The lake is blue and green. Sara thinks it is pretty. + +She stops near the lake and looks at the water. She sees some fish. The fish are green and yellow. They swim fast and slow. Sara smiles and waves at the fish. She wants to say hello. + +But then she hears a loud noise. It is a big dog. The dog is brown and black. It runs to Sara and barks. Sara is scared. She does not like the dog. She gets on her bike and rides away. She goes back to her home. She hugs her mom and dad. She tells them about the lake and the fish and the dog. They listen and hug her back. They tell her she is brave and smart. Sara feels happy and safe. She polishes her bike again. She likes her bike. It is her friend. +Anna liked to play with her doll, Lily. She pretended that Lily was her best friend and they went on adventures together. Sometimes they flew to the moon, sometimes they swam in the ocean, sometimes they danced in the forest. + +One day, Anna and Lily were playing in the garden. Anna saw a big butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, leaving Lily on the grass. She followed the butterfly over the fence and into the street. She did not see the car coming. + +The car hit Anna and she fell down. She felt a lot of pain and she cried. She wanted her mom and dad and Lily. She wanted to go back to the garden and play. But she could not move. She could not see. She could not hear. She felt herself disappear. + +Lily was still on the grass. She waited for Anna to come back. She did not know what happened. She did not know where Anna went. She felt lonely and scared. She wanted Anna to hug her and talk to her and play with her. But Anna did not come back. She disappeared from Lily's world. + +The world was harsh for Anna and Lily. They lost each other and they did not know why. They missed each other and they did not know how. They loved each other and they did not know when. They disappeared and they did not know where. +Anna liked to learn new things. She learned how to count, how to draw, and how to sing. She also liked to help her mom in the house. One day, her mom asked her to dust the shelf where she kept her vases. Anna was happy to help. + +She took a cloth and started to wipe the vases. Some of them were shiny and colorful, and some of them were dull and gray. Anna wondered why her mom had dull vases. She thought they were boring and ugly. She decided to make them more pretty. + +She found some paint and a brush in her room. She painted the dull vases with bright colors and patterns. She painted flowers, stars, and hearts. She was very proud of her work. She thought her mom would love it. + +She ran to find her mom and show her what she did. She said, "Mom, look! I learned how to paint the vases. I made them more pretty. Do you like them?" + +Her mom followed her to the shelf. She saw the painted vases and gasped. She was very angry. She said, "Anna, what have you done? You ruined my vases. They were very old and special. They belonged to my grandma. You can't paint them. They are not toys. They are not dull. They are precious." + +Anna felt very sad and sorry. She didn't know the vases were old and special. She didn't mean to ruin them. She only wanted to make them more pretty. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't know. I wanted to help. I wanted to learn. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "Anna, I know you wanted to help and learn. But you have to ask me before you touch things that are not yours. You have to be careful and respectful. You have to learn from your mistakes. I love you, but I'm very disappointed in you." + +Anna nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you too. I will learn from my mistakes. I will be careful and respectful. I will ask you before I touch things. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course I can forgive you. You are my daughter and I love you. But you have to help me clean the vases and find a way to fix them. Do you understand?" + +Anna said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will help you clean the vases and find a way to fix them. Thank you for forgiving me." + +They hugged and went to work. Anna learned a big lesson that day. She learned that some things are more than what they look like. She learned that some things are dull and some things are precious. She learned that some things are easy to paint and some things are hard to fix. She learned that she had to be more careful and respectful. She learned that she had to ask before she touched. She learned that she had to say sorry when she made a mistake. She learned that her mom loved her no matter what. She learned a lot of things. She liked to learn new things. +Tom liked to help his mom bake cakes. He would put on his apron and stand on a stool. Mom would give him a big bowl and a mixer. Tom would put eggs, flour, sugar and butter in the bowl. Then he would turn on the mixer and watch it go round and round. He liked the sound and the smell of the cake mix. + +One day, mom had to go to the store. She told Tom to stay in the kitchen and not touch anything. She said she would be back soon. Tom nodded and said okay. He waited for mom, but she did not come back. He looked at the clock, but he did not know what the numbers meant. He felt lonely and bored. + +He saw the mixer on the counter. He remembered how fun it was to use it. He thought maybe he could make another cake for mom. He climbed on the stool and reached for the mixer. He did not see the cord hanging down. He pulled the mixer and the cord came out of the wall. The mixer fell on the floor and broke. Tom was scared and sad. He started to cry. + +He heard the door open. It was mom. She saw Tom crying and the mixer on the floor. She ran to him and hugged him. She asked him what happened. Tom told her he was lonely and wanted to make a cake. He said he was sorry for breaking the mixer. Mom kissed him and said it was okay. She said she loved him and his cakes. She said they could buy a new mixer and bake a cake together. Tom smiled and said he loved her too. He felt happy and not lonely anymore. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big bull in the field. The bull is angry. He has horns and hoofs. He can hurt them. + +Tom and Sam want to go near the bull. They think it is fun. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad tell them to stay away from the bull. They say the bull is dangerous. They want to prevent them from getting hurt. + +But Tom and Sam are stupid. They do not obey. They sneak into the field. They try to touch the bull. The bull sees them. He does not like them. He runs at them. He roars and snorts. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They run away. They scream for help. Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the field. They see the bull chasing them. They are worried. They shout at Tom and Sam. They tell them to get out of the field. + +Mom and Dad reach the fence. They help Tom and Sam climb over. They are safe. The bull stops at the fence. He cannot get them. He is still angry. He shakes his head and stamps his feet. + +Mom and Dad are mad. They scold Tom and Sam. They tell them they are stupid. They tell them they could have been hurt. They tell them they should have listened. They tell them they are sorry. They hug them and kiss them. They are glad they are okay. They take them home. They do not let them play on the farm for a long time. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with a swing. They want to try the swing. + +Tom runs to the swing first. He sits on it and pushes with his feet. He goes high and low, high and low. He laughs and says, "This is fun!" + +Sam waits for his turn. He says, "Tom, can I have a go?" But Tom does not listen. He says, "No, this is my swing. You can't have it." + +Sam feels sad and angry. He says, "That is not fair. You are not a good friend." He thinks of a plan. He finds a stick and throws it at the swing. The stick hits the rope and makes a hole. The rope breaks and Tom falls down. + +Tom cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" He sees the stick and the broken rope. He says, "Sam, why did you do that? You are mean!" + +Sam says, "You were mean first. You did not share the swing. You made me feel bad." + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug and say, "Yes, we can be friends again. We should share and be kind. That is what good friends do." + +They find another swing and take turns. They have fun and are glad. They learn a lesson. They do not want to hang on to things and hurt each other. They want to hang out together and help each other. They are happy. +Lily liked to play in her room with her toys. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. She also had a big box that she used as a castle. She pretended that she was a princess and that her toys were her friends. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from under her bed. She looked and saw a monster. It had green fur, yellow eyes and sharp teeth. It growled and said, "I am hungry. I want to eat your toys." + +Lily was scared and angry. She said, "No, you can't eat my toys. They are mine. Go away, monster." + +The monster laughed and said, "Too bad. I will eat them anyway." It reached out and grabbed one of her dolls. It bit its head off and threw it away. + +Lily cried and said, "Stop, stop, you are mean. Give me back my doll." + +The monster said, "No, I want more. I will eat all your toys." It grabbed another doll and a car. + +Lily had an idea. She remembered that she had a magic wand in her castle. She ran to the box and took out the wand. She pointed it at the monster and said, "Vanish, vanish, go away. You are not welcome here today." + +The wand sparkled and made a sound. The monster looked surprised and said, "What is that? What are you doing?" + +Lily said, "I am using my magic. You are a bad monster. You have to leave now." + +The wand flashed and the monster vanished. It was gone. Lily cheered and said, "Yay, I did it. I made the monster go away." + +She looked at her toys and saw that some of them were broken. She was sad and said, "Oh no, my toys. The monster hurt them." + +She picked up the doll with no head and the car with no wheels. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my toys. I love you. You are still my friends." + +She decided to fix them with some tape and glue. She said, "Don't worry, my toys. I will make you better. You are interesting and fun. You are the best toys ever." +Sam was sick. He had a bad cough and a sore throat. Mom said he had to take a pill to make him feel better. But Sam did not like pills. They were big and hard and bitter. He tried to hide the pill under his tongue, but Mom saw him. + +"Sam, you have to swallow the pill, not keep it in your mouth. It won't work if you don't swallow it," Mom said. + +Sam shook his head. He did not want to swallow the pill. He wanted to spit it out. He made a face and stuck out his tongue. + +Mom was frustrated. She knew Sam needed the pill, but he was being stubborn. She tried to be patient and gentle. She gave him some water and a spoon of honey. She told him a story about a brave boy who took a pill and got well. She hugged him and kissed him. + +Sam felt Mom's love and care. He wanted to make Mom happy. He also wanted to get well and play with his toys. He decided to try to swallow the pill. He took a sip of water and put the pill in his mouth. He closed his eyes and swallowed hard. + +He did it! He swallowed the pill! He opened his eyes and smiled. Mom smiled too. She was proud of Sam. She gave him another hug and kiss. + +"Good job, Sam! You are a brave boy. I love you," Mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom. Thank you for helping me," Sam said. + +They cuddled on the couch and watched a cartoon. Sam felt better. He was glad he took the pill. He was glad he had Mom. +Anna and Ben are adventurous friends. They like to play in the school yard and search for new things. One day, they see a big blackboard in a corner. It is old and dusty, but it has many colors on it. + +"Look, Ben, a blackboard!" Anna says. "Let's go and see what it is." + +They run to the blackboard and touch it. It is hard and cold. They see some words and pictures on it. They try to read them, but they are too hard. + +"What does this say?" Ben asks, pointing to a word. + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe it is a name. Or a place. Or a thing." + +They look at the pictures. They see a sun, a tree, a bird, and a car. + +"I know these!" Anna says. "They are things we see every day. Do you like them, Ben?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben says. "They are nice and pretty. But I like this one best." He points to a car. "It is fast and shiny. I want to ride in it." + +"Me too," Anna says. "Maybe we can find a car like this someday. And go to new places. And search for more things." + +They smile and nod. They are happy and curious. They like to be adventurous. They draw their own pictures on the blackboard. They draw a house, a flower, a cat, and a star. They write their names next to them. They are proud of their work. + +They hear a bell. It is time to go back to class. They say goodbye to the blackboard and run to their teacher. They tell her about their discovery. She smiles and listens. She is glad they are adventurous. She says they can come back to the blackboard another day. And learn more words and pictures. And have more fun. +Lily was a girl who liked to try new things. She liked to eat different foods, play different games, and make different friends. One day, she went to the market with her mom. She saw many things that she knew, like apples, bananas, and carrots. But she also saw something that she did not know. It was yellow and round, like a ball. It had a bumpy skin and a green stem. Lily was curious. + +"Mom, what is that?" she asked, pointing at the yellow thing. + +"That is a lemon, Lily. It is a fruit, but it is very sour. Some people like to squeeze it on their food, or make lemonade with it. But it is rare to eat it by itself. Do you want to try it?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She wanted to try the lemon. Her mom bought one and gave it to her. Lily held it in her hand. It felt heavy and cold. She smelled it. It smelled fresh and sharp. She bit into it. She made a face. It was very sour. It made her mouth pucker and her eyes water. She did not like it. + +"Yuck!" she said, spitting out the lemon. "I don't like it, Mom. It is too sour. It hurts my tongue." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "It's okay, Lily. You don't have to like everything. But I'm proud of you for trying something new. Maybe you will like it better when you are older. Or maybe you will like it with some sugar. Do you want to try some lemonade?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not want to waste the lemon. She wanted to be brave and try something new. She nodded. "Okay, Mom. Let's make some lemonade." + +Her mom took her to a stall where they sold lemonade. They gave her a cup of lemonade and a straw. Lily sipped it. It was sweet and cold. It tasted good. She liked it. + +"Wow!" she said, smiling. "I like it, Mom. It is not sour. It is yummy." + +Her mom smiled back. "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Lemonade is one of my favorite drinks. Do you want to introduce it to your friends?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to share her new discovery with her friends. She saw some of them playing nearby. She ran to them, holding her cup of lemonade. + +"Hi, friends!" she said. "Do you want to try something new? It is called lemonade. It is made from lemons, but it is not sour. It is sweet and yummy. Do you want some?" + +Her friends looked at her and at her cup of lemonade. They were curious. They wanted to try it. Lily gave them some of her lemonade. They sipped it. They liked it. + +"Wow!" they said, smiling. "This is good, Lily. Thank you for introducing us to lemonade. It is rare and yummy. We like it." + +Lily was happy. She had tried something new, and she had shared it with her friends. She had learned that lemons can be sour or sweet, depending on how you use them. She had learned that rare things can be fun and tasty. She had learned that introducing things can be nice and friendly. She had a good day at the market. +Anna and Ben went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the big shops and the bright lights. Mom said they could hang their coats on a hook and look around. Anna and Ben saw many things they wanted, but Mom said they were too expensive. They could only buy one thing each. + +Anna saw a pretty dress with flowers on it. She wanted to try it on. Ben saw a toy car that made noises and had lights. He wanted to play with it. Mom said they could go to the dressing room and the toy store, but they had to hurry. Anna and Ben ran to the shops, holding Mom's hand. + +Anna tried on the dress and looked in the mirror. She felt like a princess. Ben played with the car and made it zoom and beep. He felt like a racer. Mom said they had to choose. Anna and Ben looked at their things. They liked them very much, but they also liked each other. They had an idea. + +Anna and Ben put back their things and went to another shop. They saw a book with stories and pictures. They knew they could read it together and have fun. They also saw a hat with ears and a scarf with stripes. They knew they could wear them and be silly. They asked Mom if they could buy the book and the hat and the scarf. Mom said yes. She said they were smart and kind. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They hung their new things on their hook and hugged Mom. They said thank you and they loved her. Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said she was proud and she loved them too. They left the mall and went home. They read the book and wore the hat and the scarf. They had a good day. +Timmy liked to count the stars at night. He would look out his window and point to each star he saw. He would say one, two, three, and so on. He wanted to count all the stars in the sky. + +One night, Timmy could not see any stars. The sky was dark and cloudy. He was very upset. He wanted to count the stars, but he could not find them. He cried and cried. He asked his mom where the stars were. + +His mom said, "The stars are still there, Timmy. They are just hiding behind the clouds. They will come out again when the clouds go away." + +Timmy did not believe his mom. He thought the stars were gone forever. He was very sad. He did not want to play or eat or sleep. He just wanted to count the stars. + +The next night, Timmy looked out his window again. He hoped to see the stars. But he saw something else. He saw a big, bright moon. The moon was so big and bright that it made the stars look very small and dim. Timmy could not count the stars anymore. He was very angry. He did not like the moon. He wanted the moon to go away. + +He yelled at the moon, "Go away, moon! You are too big and bright! You are taking away my stars! I want to count my stars!" + +But the moon did not go away. The moon stayed in the sky and smiled at Timmy. The moon did not care that Timmy was angry. The moon liked to shine and make the night bright. + +Timmy felt very lonely and hopeless. He had lost his stars and his fun. He had nothing to count and nothing to love. He turned away from his window and cried himself to sleep. He never looked at the sky again. +Lily and Ben love nature. They like to play with the flowers, the bugs, and the birds. They also like to celebrate when they find something new or fun. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, ducks!" Lily shouted. She ran to the pond and threw some bread for the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, fish!" Ben shouted. He ran to the pond and pointed at the water. The fish swam and splashed. Ben smiled and jumped up and down. + +Mom and dad watched their children and smiled too. They were happy to see them enjoy nature. They joined them at the pond and hugged them. + +"Let's celebrate!" mom said. "We have a surprise for you!" + +She took out a big cake from a bag. It had candles and frosting. It said "Happy Nature Day!" + +"Wow, cake!" Lily and Ben said. They were excited and hungry. + +Mom lit the candles and said, "Make a wish and blow!" + +Lily and Ben closed their eyes and wished for more nature adventures. Then they blew the candles together. The cake was yummy and sweet. + +They ate the cake and shared some with the ducks and the fish. They sang and danced and played. They had a crazy and fun time. They celebrated nature and each other. They were happy. +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was angry. It barked and ran at them. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They ran away. But the dog was faster. It caught up with them. Tom had a shield. He found it in the trash. He tried to protect Mia with the shield. He put it in front of her. + +But the shield was old and weak. The dog bit through it. It hurt Tom's arm. He cried out. Mia screamed. The dog bit her leg. She fell down. + +No one came to help them. The dog kept biting them. They bled a lot. They became pale. They stopped moving. The dog left them alone. It went to look for more food. + +Tom and Mia were dead. They did not play in the park anymore. +Sara liked to dream. She dreamed of big things and small things. She dreamed of flying in the sky and swimming in the sea. She dreamed of having many toys and friends. She dreamed of being a princess and a hero. + +But Sara did not like to do what her mom and dad told her. She did not like to follow the order. She did not like to eat her food and brush her teeth. She did not like to go to bed and say good night. She did not like to listen and learn. She only liked to dream. + +One night, Sara had a foolish idea. She decided to run away from home and find her dreams. She packed a bag with some clothes and snacks. She waited until her mom and dad were asleep. Then she sneaked out of the house and into the dark. + +Sara walked and walked. She did not know where she was going. She did not see any of the things she dreamed of. She only saw scary things and mean things. She saw big dogs and loud cars. She saw strangers and trash. She saw no toys and no friends. She saw no princess and no hero. + +Sara was cold and hungry and tired and scared. She wanted to go back home. She wanted to see her mom and dad. She wanted to say sorry and hug them. But she did not know how to find her way. She was lost and alone. She cried and cried. She wished she had not been so foolish. + +The moral of the story is: Do not run away from your home and your family. They love you and care for you. They give you the order for your own good. They help you to grow and to learn. They make your dreams come true. +Anna likes to sign her name in her diary. She has a black diary with a lock and a key. She writes about her day, her friends, and her dreams. She signs with a big A and a heart. + +One day, Anna forgets to lock her diary. She leaves it on her bed and goes to play. Her brother Tom sees the diary and is curious. He opens it and reads some pages. He laughs at Anna's secrets and drawings. + +Anna comes back and sees Tom with her diary. She is angry and sad. She shouts at Tom and tries to take her diary back. Tom runs away with the diary and teases Anna. He says he will tell everyone what she wrote. + +Anna cries and runs to her mom. She tells her what Tom did. Mom hugs Anna and says she is sorry. She says Tom was wrong and he should say sorry too. She says Anna's diary is hers and no one else can read it. She says Anna can sign whatever she wants in her diary. + +Mom goes to find Tom and talks to him. She makes him give back the diary and apologize to Anna. She says he should respect Anna's privacy and feelings. She says he should not laugh at Anna's signs or dreams. She says he should be a good brother and a good friend. + +Anna forgives Tom and hugs him. She thanks mom and goes to her room. She locks her diary and puts it in a safe place. She smiles and signs her name again. She is happy and proud of her diary. She loves to sign. +Anna and Ben like to draw pictures with crayons. They have many colors and shapes to make their pictures. One day, they find a big box of crayons in the closet. They are very happy and want to use them all. + +But Mommy warns them, "Be careful with the crayons. They are not for eating. They can make you sick and dizzy. Only use them on paper, not on the wall or the floor." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, Mommy. We will be careful." They take the crayons and go to the table. They start to draw pictures of their family, their pets, and their toys. They have fun and make many pictures. + +But then, Ben sees a crayon that looks like a candy. It is red and shiny and smells sweet. He thinks, "Maybe this crayon is different. Maybe this crayon is yummy." He picks it up and puts it in his mouth. He bites it and chews it. + +But the crayon is not yummy. It is yucky and bitter and sticky. It makes Ben's mouth hurt and his tummy ache. He feels sick and dizzy. He spits out the crayon and cries, "Mommy, Mommy, help me!" + +Mommy hears Ben and runs to the table. She sees the crayon in his mouth and the mess on the paper. She is angry and worried. She says, "Ben, what did you do? I warned you not to eat the crayons. They are not for eating. They can make you sick and dizzy. You have to go to the doctor now." + +She takes Ben to the car and drives to the doctor. Anna stays at home with Daddy. She is sad and scared for Ben. She hopes he will be okay. She looks at their pictures and thinks, "I wish we listened to Mommy. I wish we were careful with the crayons." +Sara and Ben were happy to go to Grandma's house for the weekend. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They said goodbye to Mom and Dad and got in the car with Grandma. + +When they arrived, Grandma showed them their room. It had two beds, a big window and a shelf with many books. "You can unpack your bags and make yourselves comfortable," Grandma said. "Then we can have some cookies and milk in the kitchen." + +Sara and Ben started to unpack their bags. Sara put her clothes in a drawer and her books on the shelf. She also took out her rubber duck, her favorite toy. She loved to play with it in the bath. She put it on the bed and smiled. + +Ben put his clothes in another drawer and his toys on the floor. He also took out his rubber ball, his favorite toy. He liked to bounce it and catch it. He saw Sara's rubber duck on the bed and thought it was cute. He wanted to play with it. He took it and bounced it on the floor. + +"Hey, that's my duck!" Sara shouted. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Ben said. "It's fun!" + +Sara and Ben started to fight over the rubber duck. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not hear Grandma coming to the room. + +"What's going on here?" Grandma asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Sara and Ben told Grandma what happened. Grandma looked at them and shook her head. + +"That's not nice," Grandma said. "You should not take someone else's toy without asking. You should share and respect each other. How would you feel if someone took your favorite toy?" + +Sara and Ben thought about it. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Can we play with the rubber duck together?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, we can," Ben said. "And we can also play with the rubber ball together." + +"That's a good idea," Grandma said. "Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk. And remember, sharing is caring." +Tim and Jen were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a lot of trees. They wanted to explore it. + +"Let's go up the hill and see what is there," Tim said. + +"OK, but be careful. It looks mysterious," Jen said. + +They marched up the hill, holding hands. They saw a lot of birds and flowers and bugs. They also saw a small hut made of sticks and stones. They were curious. + +"Who lives in the hut?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe a witch or a troll," Jen said. + +They went closer to the hut. They saw a rag hanging on a rope. It was dirty and torn. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Jen said. + +"Maybe it is a flag or a coat," Tim said. + +He reached out to touch the rag. Suddenly, a loud roar came from the hut. A big, hairy, scary creature jumped out. It had sharp teeth and claws and red eyes. + +"AAAAH!" Tim and Jen screamed. + +They tried to run away, but the creature was faster. It grabbed them with its paws and dragged them into the hut. They never came out again. The rag was the only sign that they were ever there. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll with orange hair and a blue dress. She named her doll Anna and took her everywhere. + +One day, Lily wanted to find a new dress for Anna. She opened her drawer and saw many clothes. She saw a pink dress, a green dress, a yellow dress, and a purple dress. She liked them all, but she wanted something different. + +She looked at the bottom of the drawer and saw a shiny dress. It was red and sparkly and had a big bow. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to try it on Anna. + +But when she reached for the dress, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom, who came into the room. She saw Lily with her hand in the drawer and said, "No, Lily, don't touch that dress! That's mommy's dress, not Anna's dress. It's too big and too fancy for Anna. And it's not a toy, it's a special dress for a special day. Mommy warned you before, remember?" + +Lily felt scared and sad. She pulled her hand out of the drawer and said, "Sorry, mommy, I didn't know. I just wanted to make Anna happy. I like your dress, it's very pretty." + +Mommy sighed and smiled. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily, I know you didn't mean to be bad. But you have to listen to mommy's warnings, okay? They are for your own good. Mommy loves you and Anna, but you have to respect mommy's things. Why don't you pick one of the other dresses for Anna? They are all very nice and fit her well." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mommy, I will. Thank you for being nice to me and Anna. I love you, mommy." + +Mommy kissed Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's find a dress for Anna and then we can have a tea party, okay?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy, that sounds fun. Can I have the yellow dress for Anna? It matches her hair." + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily, you can have the yellow dress. It's very pretty, just like you and Anna." + +Lily took the yellow dress and put it on Anna. She looked at her doll and said, "You look beautiful, Anna. Do you like your new dress?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, Lily, I do. Thank you for being my friend. I love you, Lily." + +Lily hugged Anna and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my best friend. Now, let's go have some tea and cookies with mommy, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, let's go. I'm hungry and thirsty." + +Lily and Anna walked out of the room, holding hands. They were happy and ready for their tea party. Mommy was waiting for them in the kitchen, with a big smile and a tray of tea and cookies. She was happy too, and proud of her little girl. She said, "Hello, Lily and Anna. Welcome to our tea party. You both look lovely today. Are you ready for some tea and cookies?" + +Lily and Anna said, "Yes, mommy, we are. Thank you for having us. We love you, mommy." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily and Anna. You are my sweethearts. Now, let's enjoy our tea and cookies, okay?" + +Lily and Anna said, "Okay, mommy, let's enjoy our tea and cookies." + +They sat down at the table and had a wonderful tea party. They talked and laughed and ate and drank. They were happy and grateful for each other. They had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories. They were a happy family. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They count how many blocks they have. Sara has ten blocks and Ben has nine blocks. + +One day, a new boy comes to play with them. His name is Tom. Tom is rude. He does not say hello or ask to play. He takes some blocks from Sara and Ben. He makes a big tower with all the blocks. He does not share or count. + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They want their blocks back. They tell Tom to stop and give them their blocks. Tom does not listen. He laughs and says his tower is better. He says Sara and Ben have too few blocks. He says they are not good at playing. + +Sara and Ben have an idea. They wait until Tom is not looking. They push his tower with their hands. The tower falls down. The blocks make a loud noise. Tom is surprised and scared. He cries and runs away. + +Sara and Ben pick up their blocks. They make new towers and bridges and houses. They count how many blocks they have. Sara has ten blocks and Ben has nine blocks. They are happy. They say Tom is not nice. He does not know how to play. He does not know how to count or weight. They do not want to play with him again. +Anna likes to draw with her pencil. She draws cats and dogs and flowers and stars. She has many colors of pencils in her box. She is kind to share her pencils with her friends. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and dad. She brings her box of pencils and some paper. She sees a big tree with many birds. She wants to draw the tree and the birds. She sits on a bench and starts to draw. + +A boy comes to the bench. He looks at Anna's drawing. He likes it. He asks Anna if he can have a pencil. Anna is kind. She gives him a blue pencil. The boy says thank you. He sits next to Anna and draws a car. + +Anna and the boy draw together. They talk and laugh. They show each other their drawings. They are happy. They make a new friend. Anna's mom and dad smile. They are proud of Anna. She is kind to share her pencils. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make marks of many colors. They draw houses, trees, flowers and suns. They are happy. + +But one day, Lila and Sam have a fight. Lila wants to use the red crayon, but Sam has it. Sam does not want to share. He says it is his crayon. He makes a big mark on Lila's paper. Lila is angry. She cries and snatches the crayon from Sam. She makes a big mark on Sam's paper. Sam is angry. He cries and pushes Lila. Lila falls and hurts her knee. + +They hear a bell. It is noon. It is time to go home. But they do not say sorry to each other. They do not hug or smile. They take their papers and crayons and leave. They do not look at each other. They are sad. + +On the way home, they see a tall man. He has a big bag. He looks at their papers and crayons. He smiles and says hello. He asks them if they want to see something in his bag. He says he has more crayons and paper and toys. He says he will give them to them if they go with him. He says he is a friend. + +Lila and Sam are curious. They forget their fight. They forget their parents. They forget to be careful. They follow the tall man. They do not know he is bad. They do not know he will take them away. They do not know they will never see their home again. They make a big mistake. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets the best toy, and they make a lot of noise. Mom and Dad are not happy with them. + +One day, Mom and Dad have an idea. They tell Ben and Sam to separate their toys into two piles. One pile for Ben, and one pile for Sam. They say they can keep their own toys, but they cannot play with the other's toys. Ben and Sam think this is easy. They separate their toys quickly, and they each take their pile to their room. + +But soon, Ben and Sam feel bored. They look at their toys, and they see that they are missing some of their favorites. Ben wants to play with Sam's truck, and Sam wants to play with Ben's dinosaur. They also feel lonely. They miss playing with each other, and they miss making fun stories together. + +They realize that separating their toys was not a good idea. They decide to go to each other's room, and say sorry. They hug, and they agree to share their toys. They bring their toys back to the living room, and they play happily. Mom and Dad are proud of them. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is better than separating. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they fight. They fight over who gets the best toy or the best book. Mom and Dad are not happy when they fight. + +One day, Mom and Dad go out. They leave Tom and Sam at home with Grandma. Grandma is nice. She gives them cookies and milk. She tells them to be good and not fight. She says she has a surprise for them in an envelope. She puts the envelope on the table and goes to the kitchen. + +Tom and Sam are curious. They want to see the surprise. They run to the table and grab the envelope. They both pull on it. They fight over who gets to open it. They tear the envelope. They see a picture inside. It is a picture of Mom and Dad at the beach. They look happy and smiling. + +But Tom and Sam are not happy and smiling. They are angry and crying. They ripped the picture. They ruined the surprise. They feel bad. They wish they did not fight. + +Grandma hears the noise. She comes back to the living room. She sees the ripped picture and the torn envelope. She sees Tom and Sam with sad faces. She is not happy. She is disappointed. She says, "Why did you fight? Why did you ruin the picture? This was a special gift from Mom and Dad. They wanted you to see how much they love you. But you did not care. You only cared about yourselves. You are not regular brothers. You are selfish and mean." + +Tom and Sam feel worse. They say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they love each other. They say they will not fight again. But Grandma does not believe them. She says, "Sorry is not enough. You have to show it. You have to be kind and share. You have to respect Mom and Dad's gift. You have to be regular brothers. Until then, you will not get any more surprises. You will only get time-outs." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They are in trouble. They have no surprise. They have no picture. They have no cookies and milk. They have no fun. They have no Grandma. They only have each other. And they wish they did not fight. +Tom and Mia are twins. They share a room and a big bed. Every night, they have to make their bed before they sleep. Mom and Dad say it is good to be organized. + +One night, Tom and Mia are very tired. They do not want to make their bed. They just want to sleep. They throw their sheet on the bed and crawl under it. + +"Tom, this is not organized," Mia says. "The sheet is all messy. We have to move it and smooth it." + +"No, Mia, I do not want to move," Tom says. "I just want to sleep. The sheet is fine. It is soft and warm." + +"But, Tom, it is not nice. Look, it is hanging from the bed. And it has wrinkles and folds. We have to fix it," Mia says. + +She tries to move the sheet, but Tom holds on to it. They tug and pull, but the sheet does not move. They make a lot of noise. + +"Shh, Tom and Mia, what are you doing?" Mom says. She comes to their room and sees the sheet. She is not happy. + +"Tom and Mia, this is not how you make your bed. You have to be organized. You have to move the sheet and smooth it. Then you can sleep," Mom says. + +She helps them move the sheet and smooth it. She tucks them in and kisses them good night. + +"Good night, Tom and Mia. Sleep well. And remember, be organized," Mom says. + +"Good night, Mom. We will be organized," Tom and Mia say. + +They close their eyes and sleep. They dream of neat and tidy sheets. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park. They see a big hill. They want to climb the hill. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Anna says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But how do we get up?" + +They look around. They see some rocks. The rocks are small and flat. They can use the rocks as steps. + +"Look, Anna!" Ben says. "We can skip on the rocks!" + +"Good idea, Ben!" Anna says. "Let's skip on the rocks!" + +They start to skip on the rocks. They skip one, two, three, four, five rocks. They are almost at the top of the hill. They are happy. + +But then, Anna slips. She falls off the last rock. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +"Anna, are you OK?" Ben says. He runs to her. He helps her up. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. "I'm not OK. My knee hurts. It's bleeding." + +"Don't worry, Anna," Ben says. "I have a band-aid. I can put it on your knee." + +He takes out a band-aid from his pocket. He puts it on Anna's knee. He gives her a hug. + +"Thank you, Ben," Anna says. "You are a good friend. I'm grateful for you." + +"You're welcome, Anna," Ben says. "You are a good friend too. I'm grateful for you." + +They smile at each other. They hold hands. They walk down the hill. They go back to the park. They play some more. They are happy. +Anna loves her doll, Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna plays with Lily every day. She hugs her, talks to her and feeds her. Lily is Anna's best friend. + +One day, Anna sees a leak in Lily's eye. Water comes out of Lily's eye and makes her face wet. Anna is scared. She thinks Lily is hurt. She runs to her mom and shows her the leak. She cries and says, "Mom, Lily is crying! Why is Lily crying?" + +Mom looks at Lily and smiles. She says, "Don't worry, Anna. Lily is not crying. Lily is a special doll. She can drink water and make tears. She is not hurt. She is just showing you how she feels. She feels happy when you play with her and sad when you leave her. She loves you very much." + +Anna is surprised. She says, "Really? Lily can feel? Lily loves me?" Mom nods and says, "Yes, Anna. Lily is a very adorable doll. She is like a real baby. You are a good mom to Lily. You take care of her and make her happy." + +Anna smiles and hugs Lily. She says, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend. I will never leave you. You are not crying. You are just making tears." She wipes Lily's eye and kisses her. Lily smiles and makes a soft sound. Anna and Lily are happy. +Tom was a wealthy boy who had many toys. He liked to play with his cars and trucks in his big yard. He had a red car that could go very fast and make loud noises. He also had a yellow truck that could carry things and move dirt. + +One day, Tom wanted to have a race with his car and his truck. He put his car on one side of the yard and his truck on the other side. He said, "Ready, set, go!" and ran to his car. He got in and pushed the pedal. The car zoomed across the yard. He was happy and laughed. + +But he did not see the big tree in front of him. He was going too fast to stop. He tried to turn the wheel, but it was too late. The car hit the tree with a loud bang. Tom was scared and cried. The car was broken and had a big dent. + +He got out of the car and ran to his truck. He hoped his truck was not broken too. He got in and pushed the pedal. The truck moved slowly across the yard. He was sad and quiet. + +He saw the car in front of him. He wanted to help his car. He pushed the gear to reverse. The truck went backwards. He pushed the gear to forward. The truck went forwards. He did this again and again. He was trying to push his car away from the tree. + +He did not see his mom behind him. She was watching him and smiling. She was proud of him. She said, "Tom, you are a good boy. You are trying to fix your car. But you don't have to worry. We can get a new car for you. You are very wealthy, remember?" + +Tom looked at his mom and smiled. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. But I also love my car and my truck. They are my friends. Can we keep them too?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Tom. We can keep them too. And we can play with them together. How about that?" + +Tom said, "Yes, mom. That sounds fun. Let's play!" +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play near the river. They had a big house and many toys, but they loved to watch the fish and the ducks in the water. They were rich, but they were not happy. They always fought and bit each other. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny boat on the river. It had a flag and a horn and many people on it. Ben and Lily wanted to go on the boat and see what was inside. They ran to the shore and waved their arms. + +"Hello, hello, can we come on your boat?" they shouted. + +A man with a hat and a beard looked at them and smiled. He threw a rope to them and said, "Sure, you can come on my boat. But you have to be nice and not bite each other. This is a boat of peace and friendship." + +Ben and Lily nodded and grabbed the rope. They climbed on the boat and saw many things. There were books and games and paintings and flowers. There were also other children who played and laughed and shared. Ben and Lily felt happy and curious. + +They went to the man with the hat and the beard and said, "Thank you for letting us on your boat. It is very nice and fun. What is your name?" + +The man with the hat and the beard said, "My name is Noah, and this is my ark. I travel around the world and spread love and kindness. I also have many animals on my boat. Do you want to see them?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Yes, please, we love animals. Can we pet them and feed them?" + +Noah said, "Of course, you can. But you have to be gentle and not bite them. They are all my friends and they live in harmony." + +Ben and Lily followed Noah and saw many animals. There were lions and tigers and bears and elephants and giraffes and monkeys and birds and snakes and turtles and frogs and more. Ben and Lily petted them and fed them and learned their names. They did not bite them or each other. They felt happy and peaceful. + +They stayed on the boat for a while and then said goodbye to Noah and the animals. They thanked them for the wonderful time and promised to be nice and not bite each other. They went back to the shore and hugged each other. They were rich, but they were also happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with rocks in the garden. They liked to find rocks of different shapes, colors and textures. Tom had a smooth, shiny rock that he said was his favorite. Lily had a rough, dull rock that she said was her best. + +"Look at my rock, Lily. It is so smooth and shiny. It feels nice in my hand. It is a good rock," Tom said. + +"Look at my rock, Tom. It is so rough and dull. It has bumps and holes. It feels interesting in my hand. It is a better rock," Lily said. + +They started to argue about whose rock was better. They did not want to share or trade their rocks. They raised their voices and made angry faces. + +"Your rock is ugly, Lily. It is not a good rock. It is a bad rock. You should give it to me and take my rock," Tom said. + +"Your rock is boring, Tom. It is not a better rock. It is a worse rock. You should give it to me and take my rock," Lily said. + +They tried to grab each other's rocks, but they held on tight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not have fun anymore. + +Their mom heard them and came to the garden. She saw them fighting over the rocks. She was not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, stop fighting. What are you doing? Why are you so angry?" she asked. + +They told her about their rocks and how they thought theirs was better. She listened and shook her head. + +"Tom, Lily, you are being silly. There is no better or worse rock. They are just different. They have different textures and colors and shapes. They are both good rocks. You should appreciate them and respect them. And you should appreciate and respect each other. You are brother and sister. You should share and trade and play nicely. Do you understand?" she said. + +They looked at their rocks and then at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They nodded and said sorry. + +"Mom, you are right. We are being silly. There is no better or worse rock. They are both good rocks. We appreciate them and respect them. And we appreciate and respect each other. We are brother and sister. We will share and trade and play nicely. Thank you, mom," they said. + +They hugged their mom and then each other. They gave each other their rocks and said thank you. They smiled and laughed. They had fun again. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and barks. + +"Hello, dog!" Lila says. She likes dogs. She wants to pet the dog. + +"Be careful, Lila!" Tom says. He is afraid of dogs. He thinks the dog is angry. He hides behind a tree. + +The dog sniffs Lila's hand. He licks her face. He is friendly. He wants to play. + +"See, Tom? The dog is nice. He is not angry. Come and play with us!" Lila says. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to play with the dog. He frowns. He is sad. + +The dog sees Tom. He runs to him. He jumps on him. He knocks him down. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cries. He is hurt. He is scared. He is angry. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog! Go away!" Tom shouts. + +The dog does not understand. He thinks Tom is playing. He wags his tail. He bites Tom's shirt. + +"Stop it, dog! Stop it!" Tom says. He tries to push the dog away. + +Lila runs to Tom. She helps him get up. She sees a hole in Tom's shirt. She sees blood on Tom's arm. + +"Oh, no! Tom, are you okay?" Lila asks. She is worried. She is sorry. + +The dog sees the blood. He smells the meat. He is hungry. He growls. + +"Run, Lila! Run!" Tom says. He is afraid. He is brave. + +Lila and Tom run to the park gate. They see a man. The man is the dog's owner. He has a leash. He calls the dog. + +"Rex! Rex! Come here, boy!" The man says. He is angry. He is sorry. + +The dog hears the man. He stops growling. He runs to the man. The man puts the leash on the dog. He scolds the dog. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog! How could you do that? You hurt the children! You are in big trouble!" The man says. + +The dog lowers his head. He is ashamed. He is sorry. + +The man walks to Lila and Tom. He apologizes to them. He asks them if they are okay. He offers to take them to the doctor. He offers to buy them a new shirt. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They are hurt. They are fragile. They do not want to talk to the man. They do not want to see the dog. They want to go home. + +They shake their heads. They run to their parents. They hug them. They cry. + +They do not like dogs anymore. They do not want to play in the park anymore. They want to stay home. They want to be safe. +Lily and Tom are young friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. One day, Lily has a new toy. It is a red point that makes noise and light. Lily is very happy with her point. + +Tom sees Lily's point and wants it. He asks Lily, "Can I play with your point, please?" Lily says, "No, this is my point. You have your own toys." Tom is angry. He thinks Lily is not nice. He waits for Lily to look away. Then he runs and grabs her point. + +Lily sees Tom take her point and cries. She runs after him and says, "Give me back my point, Tom! That is not fair!" Tom laughs and says, "No, this is my point now. You are too young to have it." He runs faster and tries to hide. + +But Tom does not see a big dog in his way. The dog barks and jumps at Tom. Tom is scared and drops the point. The dog picks up the point and runs away. Tom and Lily both lose the point. They are very sad and mad. They do not want to be friends anymore. +Tom and Sue like to play with bricks. They have many bricks of different colors and shapes. They can build houses, towers, bridges and more with their bricks. + +One day, they want to build a big wall with their bricks. They start to put bricks on top of each other. They try to make the wall strong and straight. + +But then, they see a problem. Some of their bricks are weak. They have cracks and holes in them. They are not good for building a wall. They might break or fall. + +Tom and Sue discuss what to do. They do not want to waste their weak bricks. They do not want to throw them away. They think of a new idea. + +They decide to use their weak bricks for something else. They make a pile of weak bricks in a corner. They pretend it is a treasure. They cover it with a cloth. They say it is very valuable and secret. + +They use their strong bricks to build a wall around their treasure. They make a door and a window in the wall. They say it is their castle. They are the king and the queen of the castle. + +They are happy with their new game. They play with their bricks for a long time. They have fun with their strong and weak bricks. +Tom liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. He also liked to play with his dog, Spot. Spot was a big and friendly dog who liked to chase the cars and bark. + +One day, Tom and Spot went to the park. There was a big tree in the park. Tom liked to climb the tree and see how high he could go. Spot liked to wait for him at the bottom and wag his tail. Tom saw a branch that looked like a ramp. He thought it would be fun to make his cars go down the branch and fly in the air. + +He took one of his cars and put it on the branch. He pushed it hard and watched it zoom down. The car flew off the branch and landed on the grass. Tom laughed and clapped his hands. He did it again with another car. And another. And another. + +But then, he made a mistake. He pushed his last car too hard. The car flew off the branch and hit Spot on the head. Spot yelped and ran away. Tom was scared and sad. He did not mean to hurt his friend. He climbed down the tree and looked for Spot. + +He found him hiding behind a bench. He saw that Spot had a bump on his head. He felt sorry for him. He hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Spot. I did not understand that the car could hurt you. You are my best friend. I love you." Spot licked his face and wagged his tail. He understood that Tom was sorry. He forgave him. He loved him too. + +They went back to the tree. Tom picked up his cars and put them in his bag. He decided not to play with them on the branch anymore. He learned that it was not safe. He also learned that Spot was a helpful friend. He helped him find his cars and made him happy. They played together under the tree and had fun. They were both happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't go too high or too far. And help each other," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran to the tree. They grabbed the lowest branch and pulled themselves up. Then they looked for the next branch and the next. They felt great as they climbed higher and higher. + +"Look, Lily, I can see the birds and the clouds!" Tom said. + +"Wow, me too! And I can see our house and our car!" Lily said. + +They smiled and waved at each other. They were having fun. + +But then Tom saw a big branch that looked very strong and wide. He wanted to climb on it and see more. He let go of his branch and reached for the big one. + +"Tom, wait! That branch is too far!" Lily shouted. + +But Tom did not hear her. He jumped and tried to grab the big branch. But he missed it. He felt his weight fall down. He was scared. + +"Tom!" Lily screamed. + +Mom heard the scream and ran to the tree. She saw Tom hanging from a small branch that was about to break. She quickly got a ladder and climbed up to Tom. She grabbed him and hugged him. + +"Tom, are you okay? You scared me so much!" Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to climb the big branch. But I fell. It hurt," Tom said. + +Mom kissed him and checked him for injuries. He had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. She carried him down the ladder and put him on the ground. + +"Lily, are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"I'm okay, Mom. I was worried about Tom. He was too brave," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them both and said, "I'm glad you're both okay. But you have to be more careful when you climb. The tree is not a toy. It can be dangerous. You have to listen to me and to each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We're sorry." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I love you both. Now let's go inside and have some cookies. You did great today." +Lily was a little dog who liked to run and play. She had a pink collar with her name on it. Her owner, Anna, loved her very much and took her for walks every day. + +One day, Lily saw a big cat in the park. The cat was black and had yellow eyes. Lily wanted to chase the cat, but Anna said no. She held Lily's collar and said, "Stay, Lily, stay. The cat is not a toy. He might scratch you or bite you." + +But Lily did not listen. She pulled and pulled on her collar until it broke. Then she ran after the cat, barking and wagging her tail. The cat did not like Lily. He hissed and arched his back. He showed his sharp teeth and claws. + +Lily was fearful. She wished she had listened to Anna. She wanted to go back to her owner, but the cat was in the way. The cat jumped at Lily and scratched her nose. Lily yelped and ran away. She quit chasing the cat. + +Anna saw what happened and ran to Lily. She hugged her and said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. Are you okay? You have a boo-boo on your nose. Let me clean it and put a band-aid on it." She took Lily to a bench and took out a tissue and a band-aid from her bag. She wiped Lily's nose and stuck the band-aid on it. + +Lily licked Anna's face and said, "Woof, woof. Thank you, Anna. I'm sorry I was bad. I won't chase cats again. I love you." Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good dog. But you need a new collar. Come on, let's go to the pet store and find one." She put Lily on a leash and walked with her to the pet store. Lily was happy and wagged her tail. She hoped they would find a pink collar with her name on it. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars, planes, or animals. Ben had a red car that could move very fast. Lily had a yellow plane that could fly high. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben said. "It can move faster than your plane!" + +"No, it can't!" Lily said. "My plane can move higher than your car!" + +They moved their toys around the room, making vroom and zoom sounds. They had fun, but they also wanted to see who was better. + +"Let's have a race!" Ben said. "We can start here and go to the kitchen. The first one to touch the fridge wins!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But you have to count to three before we start!" + +They put their toys on the floor and got ready to move them. Ben counted out loud. + +"One, two, three, go!" + +They moved their toys as fast as they could. They went past the sofa, the table, and the door. They were almost at the kitchen, when Lily saw something shiny on the floor. It was a needle. It looked like a very thin stick with a pointy end. + +"Wow, what's that?" Lily said. She stopped moving her plane and picked up the needle. She wanted to see it better. + +Ben saw that Lily had stopped. He moved his car faster and touched the fridge. + +"I win, I win!" Ben said. He turned around and saw Lily holding the needle. He was curious too. + +"What do you have, Lily?" Ben said. He moved his car back to Lily and looked at the needle. + +"It's a needle!" Lily said. "It's not ordinary. It's shiny and pointy. Maybe we can use it to make something!" + +Ben and Lily forgot about their race. They moved their toys aside and sat on the floor with the needle. They tried to poke it into different things, like paper, cloth, and plastic. They had fun, but they also had to be careful. They knew the needle could hurt them if they were not gentle. + +"Look, Ben, I made a hole in this paper!" Lily said. She showed Ben her paper with a tiny hole in it. + +"That's cool, Lily!" Ben said. He made a hole in his cloth too. + +They played with the needle for a while, until their mom came into the room. She saw them with the needle and was surprised. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing with that needle?" Mom said. She moved quickly to them and took the needle away. She was worried they might hurt themselves. + +"We found it on the floor, Mom!" Ben said. "We were playing with it. It's not ordinary. It's shiny and pointy!" + +Mom looked at the needle and saw that it was from her sewing kit. She had left it on the table by mistake. She was glad Ben and Lily were not hurt, but she was also a little angry. + +"Ben, Lily, you should never play with a needle!" Mom said. "It's not a toy. It's a tool. It can move very fast and make you bleed. It can also make you sick if it's dirty. You have to be very careful with a needle. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for making Mom worry. They did not know the needle was dangerous. They thought it was just a fun thing to find. + +"We're sorry, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. "We won't play with a needle again. We'll play with our toys instead. They can move too, but they can't hurt us!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was happy they were safe and learned their lesson. + +"That's good, Ben and Lily!" Mom said. "I love you very much. Now, let's put away the needle and the toys, and have some snacks. How about that?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and agreed. They moved their toys to their toy box and followed Mom to the kitchen. They had some cookies and milk, and talked about their race and their toys. They forgot about the needle, but they remembered to be careful with things that were not ordinary. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her mom. She helped mom water the plants and dig the soil. Mom showed Lily how to plant seeds and watch them grow. Lily was very enthusiastic about gardening. She wanted to grow many flowers and vegetables. + +One day, mom gave Lily a bean seed. She said, "This is a special seed, Lily. It can grow into a tall beanstalk. Do you want to plant it and see what happens?" Lily nodded and smiled. She took the bean seed and found a sunny spot in the garden. She dug a hole and put the seed inside. She covered it with soil and watered it gently. + +Every day, Lily checked on her bean seed. She was curious and excited. She wondered if it would grow into a beanstalk like in the story she read with mom. She hoped it would have magic beans or a giant or a golden goose. She imagined all the adventures she could have. + +After a week, Lily saw a green sprout coming out of the soil. She clapped her hands and shouted, "Mom, mom, look! My bean seed is growing!" Mom came over and hugged Lily. She said, "That's wonderful, Lily. You are a great gardener. I'm so proud of you." Lily beamed and hugged mom back. + +Lily continued to care for her bean plant. It grew bigger and bigger, until it reached the fence. Lily tied it to a stick to support it. She saw some flowers and pods forming on the plant. She picked some beans and gave them to mom. She said, "Mom, these are for you. They are from my beanstalk. They are yummy and healthy." Mom thanked Lily and kissed her cheek. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very generous and sweet. I love you and your beanstalk." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love gardening." +Anna and Ben liked to skip in the park. They skipped on the grass, on the path, and on the bridge. They liked to see the ducks, the flowers, and the sky. They skipped and laughed and had fun. + +One day, when they were skipping on the bridge, they felt a big shake. The bridge moved up and down, and the ducks flew away. Anna and Ben were scared. They held hands and stopped skipping. They heard a loud noise from the distant hills. It was an earthquake. + +The shake stopped after a while, and the bridge was still. Anna and Ben looked around. They saw some cracks on the path, and some rocks on the grass. They saw some people running and some cars honking. They saw their mom and dad waving at them from the other side of the bridge. They were safe. + +Anna and Ben ran to their mom and dad and hugged them. They were glad the earthquake was over. They said they were sorry for skipping on the bridge. Their mom and dad said it was not their fault. They said they were proud of them for being brave and staying together. + +They all went home and had some hot chocolate. They talked about the earthquake and how they felt. They said they were lucky and thankful. They said they loved each other. They did not skip that day, but they still had fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill behind their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. They asked their mom if they could go. + +"OK, but be careful and come back soon," mom said. She gave them a bottle of water and some cookies. Anna and Ben put on their hats and shoes and ran to the hill. + +The hill was very steep and rocky. They had to hold hands and help each other. They saw some flowers, some bugs and some birds on the way. They also saw some clouds that looked like animals. They pointed and laughed. + +After a long time, they reached the top of the hill. They were very tired and thirsty. They drank some water and ate some cookies. They looked around and saw many things. They saw their house, their yard, their street and their school. They also saw some other hills, some trees, some lakes and some fields. They saw a very big thing that looked like a hill, but much higher and wider. It was gray and had some white on top. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's a mountain." + +"A mountain?" Anna said. "What is a mountain?" + +Ben shrugged. "I think it's a very big hill that touches the sky. Maybe it has snow on top. Maybe it has animals and plants that we don't know." + +Anna nodded. "It looks dull. I like our hill better. It has colors and sounds and smells." + +Ben agreed. "Me too. Let's go back. Maybe we can discover something else on the way." + +They held hands and started to go down the hill. They were happy and curious. They liked to discover new things. They liked to play outside. They liked to be twins. +Lily and Ben are young. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. But they do not like to share. + +One day, Lily sees a new toy on the shelf. It is a shiny car. She wants to play with it. She takes it and runs to the corner. + +Ben sees Lily with the car. He wants to play with it too. He goes to Lily and says, "Give me the car. It is mine." + +Lily says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first." + +They start to fight. They pull the car. They yell. They cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Lily and Ben with the car. She is angry. She says, "Stop fighting. Who gave you this car?" + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They feel guilty. They do not know who gave them the car. They found it on the shelf. + +Mom says, "This car is not yours. It is a gift for your cousin. He is coming to visit tomorrow. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry." + +Lily and Ben say sorry. They give the car to Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We will share our toys. We will not fight." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is good. I am proud of you. Now, let's go and have some cookies." +Sam and Mia are friends who like to play outside. One day, they find a big red balloon in the park. It has a string and a card on it. Sam reads the card. It says: "To Mom, I love you. From Ben." + +"Wow, this is mail for someone's mom!" Sam says. "Maybe we can send it to her." + +"How?" Mia asks. + +"Easy. We just let go of the string and the balloon will soar in the sky. It will find the mom, like a bird," Sam says. + +"That sounds silly. How can a balloon find a mom?" Mia says. + +"Trust me, it will. Come on, let's try it," Sam says. + +They hold the string together and count to three. Then they let go of the string and watch the balloon soar in the sky. It goes higher and higher, until they can't see it anymore. + +"Bye bye, balloon! Bye bye, mail!" they shout. + +They feel happy and proud. They think they did a good thing. + +But they did not. + +The balloon did not find the mom. It flew far away, over the hills and the trees and the houses. It flew until it reached a big plane. The plane was flying fast and loud. It did not see the balloon. It hit the balloon with its wing. The balloon popped. The card fell down. The plane shook. The pilot was scared. He tried to control the plane, but he could not. The plane crashed. The pilot and the people on the plane died. It was a big disaster. + +Sam and Mia did not know what they did. They went home and had dinner. They told their parents about the balloon. Their parents smiled and said they were good kids. They did not know what they did either. + +The end. +Ben is a dog. He likes to run and play in the park. He has a red ball that he chases and catches. He has a friend, Sam, who is also a dog. They have fun together. + +But one day, Ben feels itchy. He scratches and scratches, but it does not help. He looks at his fur and sees tiny black dots. They are fleas. They bite and make him hurt. He does not like fleas. He wants them to go away. + +He runs to Sam and asks for help. Sam says he knows what to do. He says there is a pond in the park. He says the water will make the fleas go away. He says they should jump in the pond and swim. + +Ben is scared of the water. He does not like to swim. He thinks the water is cold and wet. He thinks he will sink and drown. He does not want to jump in the pond. + +But Sam says it is the only way. He says there is no other thing available that can help. He says they have to be brave and try. He says he will go first and show Ben how to do it. + +Sam runs to the pond and jumps in. He splashes and barks. He looks happy and free. He calls Ben to join him. He says the water is not cold or wet. He says it is warm and nice. He says the fleas are gone. + +Ben sees Sam and feels curious. He wants to be happy and free like Sam. He wants the fleas to be gone. He decides to try the water. He runs to the pond and jumps in. + +But he jumps too far. He lands on a rock that sticks out of the water. The rock is hot from the sun. It burns his paw. He yelps and cries. He does not like the rock. He wants it to go away. + +He jumps off the rock and into the water. The water cools his paw. He feels better. He swims to Sam and says he is sorry. He says he did not mean to jump on the rock. He says he was scared of the water. + +Sam says it is okay. He says he is glad Ben is okay. He says he is proud of Ben for trying the water. He says the water is not scary. He says it is fun. + +They swim and play in the pond. They forget about the fleas and the rock. They are happy and free. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa for the weekend. They are very happy and excited. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Anna likes to pack her bag by herself. She goes to her closet and picks out her favorite dress, her pink shoes, and her teddy bear. She puts them in her bag and zips it up. + +Ben is not so good at packing. He does not know what to bring. He goes to his closet and looks at his clothes. He sees his blue shirt, his green pants, and his cowboy hat. He likes them all, but they are not dry. He remembers that he played in the mud yesterday and Mom put his clothes in the washer. He feels sad and angry. He does not want to wear other clothes. He wants to wear his cowboy hat. + +He runs to the washer and opens it. He takes out his clothes and puts them in his bag. They are wet and dirty, but he does not care. He zips up his bag and runs to the car. He puts his bag in the trunk and sits in his seat. He smiles and puts on his cowboy hat. + +Anna sees Ben's bag and his hat. She is curious and opens his bag. She gasps and says, "Ben, what did you do? Your clothes are wet and dirty! You can't bring them to Grandma and Grandpa's house! They will be mad at you!" + +Ben frowns and says, "I don't care. I like my clothes. I like my hat. They are mine. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They yell and pull each other's hair. Mom and Dad hear them and come to the car. They see the mess and are shocked. They scold Ben and tell him to take out his clothes and put them back in the washer. They tell Anna to calm down and share her toys. They help them pack new clothes and toys. They apologize to Grandma and Grandpa and drive to their house. Anna and Ben are quiet and ashamed. They hope Grandma and Grandpa will still love them. +Tom and Lily like to play in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. One day, they see a big fan near the pond. The fan is high and makes a lot of wind. Tom and Lily want to see the fan. + +They run to the fan and look up. The fan is very big and has four blades. The blades spin fast and make a loud noise. The wind from the fan blows Tom and Lily's hair and clothes. They laugh and feel cool. + +Tom and Lily see some leaves on the ground. They have many colors: red, yellow, brown and green. They think the leaves are pretty. They decide to gather the leaves and make a pile. They use their hands and arms to pick up the leaves and put them in one spot. + +They make a big pile of leaves. They are happy and proud. They want to play with the leaves. They jump into the pile and throw the leaves in the air. The leaves fall on them and make them giggle. They have fun with the leaves and the fan. They are glad they came to the park. +One day, Sam and Mia went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They also saw a big dolphin jumping in the waves. + +"Look, look!" Sam shouted. "A dolphin! Can we go and say hello?" + +"Be careful, Sam," Mom said. "Dolphins are very friendly, but they are also very strong. You can't go too close to them." + +But Sam was very curious. He wanted to touch the dolphin and play with it. He ran into the water and swam towards the dolphin. The dolphin saw Sam and came closer. It made a funny noise and smiled. + +"Hi, dolphin!" Sam said. "You are very pretty. Can I pull your fin?" + +The dolphin nodded and let Sam pull its fin. Sam was very happy. He pulled the fin and the dolphin pulled him back. They went faster and faster in the water. Sam laughed and screamed. + +"Mia, Mia!" Sam called. "Come and pull the dolphin's fin! It's so much fun!" + +Mia heard Sam and wanted to join him. She ran into the water and swam towards the dolphin. But the water was deep and the waves were big. Mia was not a good swimmer. She felt scared and tired. She could not reach the dolphin. + +"Sam, Sam!" Mia cried. "Help me! I can't pull the dolphin's fin! It's too difficult!" + +Sam heard Mia and looked back. He saw that Mia was in trouble. He felt sorry and worried. He let go of the dolphin's fin and swam back to Mia. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to the shore. + +"Mia, Mia!" Sam said. "Are you okay? I'm sorry. I should have stayed with you. Pulling the dolphin's fin was not a good idea." + +Mia coughed and gasped. She hugged Sam and thanked him. She was glad that he saved her. She was also angry and sad. She wanted to pull the dolphin's fin too. + +"It's okay, Sam," Mia said. "I'm okay. You are a good brother. But I wish I could pull the dolphin's fin too. It looked like fun." + +Mom and Dad came and hugged Sam and Mia. They were relieved and proud. They told them that they were brave and smart. They also told them that they were naughty and silly. They said that they should never go too far in the water without them. They said that dolphins are wonderful, but they are also wild. They said that pulling their fins is not nice or safe. + +Sam and Mia nodded and said sorry. They learned their lesson. They still liked the dolphin, but they did not want to pull its fin anymore. They waved goodbye to the dolphin and thanked it for the ride. The dolphin waved back and thanked them for the visit. It made a funny noise and smiled. Then it jumped in the waves and swam away. +Sam and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They had a tea party with cups and plates and cookies. Sam was the host and Lily was the guest. + +"Welcome to my house, Lily," Sam said. "Do you like tea and cookies?" + +"Yes, thank you, Sam," Lily said. "They are yummy." + +They pretended to sip and munch and chat. Sam was happy to share his toys with Lily. He liked her very much. + +But then, Sam's mom came out and said, "Sam, it's noon. Time to go inside and have lunch." + +Sam looked at the sun in the sky. It was bright and high. He did not want to go inside. He wanted to play more. + +"Can I play a little more, mom?" Sam asked. "Please?" + +"No, Sam, you have to eat," mom said. "You can play later. Come on, say goodbye to Lily and pay her for the tea and cookies." + +Sam frowned. He did not want to pay Lily. He thought they were friends. He thought friends did not pay each other. + +"Why do I have to pay her, mom?" Sam asked. "She is my friend." + +Mom smiled. She knew Sam was confused. She explained, "Paying is a way of saying thank you. It is polite. You can pay her with a hug or a kiss or a compliment. It does not have to be money. It is just a nice thing to do." + +Sam thought about it. He liked hugs and kisses and compliments. He guessed Lily liked them too. He decided to be flexible and try mom's idea. + +He turned to Lily and said, "Thank you for coming to my tea party, Lily. You are a very nice and pretty guest. Can I give you a hug and a kiss?" + +Lily smiled. She liked Sam's words and gesture. She nodded and said, "Yes, you can. Thank you for inviting me, Sam. You are a very kind and handsome host. Can I give you a hug and a kiss too?" + +They hugged and kissed each other. They were happy and friendly. Mom was proud of them. She said, "That's very good, Sam and Lily. You are both very polite and sweet. Now, let's go inside and have lunch. You can play again after you eat." + +Sam and Lily agreed. They followed mom inside. They were hungry and ready to eat. They looked forward to playing more later. They were good friends. +Sara and Ben liked to play with numbers. They had a big book with many numbers and pictures. They liked to count the numbers and match them with the pictures. They also liked to make up stories with the numbers. + +One day, they found a new number in the book. It was very big and had many lines. It looked like a star. They did not know what it was. They asked their mom. + +"That is a number too," their mom said. "It is called a peace sign. It means that people want to be kind and share and not fight." + +Sara and Ben thought that was a good number. They wanted to be kind and share and not fight too. They decided to make a peace sign with their toys. They used blocks and cars and dolls and balls. They worked hard and made a big peace sign on the floor. + +They were very happy with their peace sign. They showed it to their mom. She smiled and said they did a good job. She also said they had to clean up their toys before dinner. + +Sara and Ben did not want to clean up their toys. They wanted to keep their peace sign. They said it was too pretty to break. They said they would clean up later. + +Their mom said no. She said they had to clean up now. She said they could make another peace sign tomorrow. She said they had to follow the rules. + +Sara and Ben did not like the rules. They did not want to listen to their mom. They said no. They said they wanted to keep their peace sign. They said they would not clean up. + +Their mom got angry. She said they were being naughty and rude. She said they had to go to their rooms. She said they would not get any dessert. + +Sara and Ben got angry too. They said they hated their mom. They said they hated their rooms. They said they hated dessert. They started to cry and scream and kick. + +Their mom picked them up and carried them to their rooms. She said they had to stay there until they calmed down. She said they had to say sorry. She closed the doors. + +Sara and Ben stayed in their rooms. They cried and screamed and kicked some more. They did not calm down. They did not say sorry. They did not see their peace sign. They did not see their mom. They did not see each other. They felt very sad and lonely. They wished they had been kind and shared and not fought. They wished they had followed the rules. They wished they had cleaned up their toys. They wished they had a different number. +Lisa loved to look at photos of her family. She had a big book with many photos of her mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa, and cousins. She liked to imagine stories about them, like how they had fun at the park, or how they baked a cake, or how they played with their pets. + +One day, Lisa found a photo of a girl she did not know. She had long brown hair, a pink dress, and a big smile. She looked very charming. Lisa asked her mom, "Who is this girl, mom? She is so pretty." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is your aunt Mary, Lisa. She is my sister. She lives very far away, in another country. We don't see her very often, but we love her very much." + +Lisa was curious. She wanted to know more about aunt Mary. She asked, "What does she do, mom? Does she have a family? Does she like to play?" + +Mom said, "She is a teacher, Lisa. She teaches little kids like you. She has a husband and a son, who are also very charming. They like to play, but they also like to help other people. They are very kind and generous." + +Lisa was impressed. She said, "Wow, mom. Aunt Mary sounds very nice. I wish I could meet her and play with her and her family." + +Mom hugged Lisa and said, "Maybe one day you will, Lisa. But for now, you can imagine how happy they are, and how much they love you. And you can also write them a letter, and draw them a picture, and send them your love. They would be very happy to hear from you." + +Lisa nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I will do that. I love aunt Mary, and I love you, too." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Lisa. You are a very charming girl, and I am proud of you." + +The moral value of the story is: Family is important, even if they live far away. We can show them our love by imagining, writing, and drawing. We can also learn from their good examples. +Ben loves pandas. He has a big book with many pictures of pandas. He likes to look at the book and say the names of the pandas. He also has a small panda toy that he sleeps with every night. + +One day, Ben goes to the zoo with his mom and dad. He is very excited to see the real pandas. He holds his panda toy and runs to the panda house. He sees a big sign that says "Pandas". He points to the sign and says "Pandas!" + +Mom and dad follow Ben to the panda house. They see a big door with a lock on it. Dad says "We have to wait for the zookeeper to unlock the door. Then we can see the pandas." Ben nods and waits. He hugs his panda toy and looks at the door. + +Soon, the zookeeper comes with a big key. He smiles and says "Hello, everyone. Are you ready to see the pandas?" He puts the key in the lock and turns it. The door opens and the zookeeper says "Come in, come in. The pandas are waiting for you." + +Ben runs inside the panda house. He sees two big pandas and one small panda. They are eating bamboo and playing with each other. Ben is very happy. He says "Look, look. Pandas!" He shows his panda toy to the pandas. The small panda sees the toy and comes closer. It sniffs the toy and touches it with its paw. Ben giggles and says "Hi, panda. This is my panda. Do you like it?" The small panda nods and makes a sound. Ben and the small panda become friends. Mom and dad take a picture of Ben and the small panda. Ben says "This is the best day ever!" +Sara liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted boats and fish and birds. She painted what she saw in her books and in her dreams. + +One day, she went with her dad to the port. The port was a big place with many boats and people. Sara saw big boats and small boats, boats with sails and boats with motors. She saw boats that carried people and boats that carried things. She wanted to paint them all. + +She asked her dad for paper and paints. He gave her a small notebook and some watercolors. Sara was happy. She sat on a bench and started to paint. She painted a blue boat with a red sail. She painted a yellow boat with a green motor. She painted a white boat with a lot of people. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew Sara's notebook away. Sara was upset. She ran after her notebook, but it flew too fast. It flew over the water and landed on a boat. Sara could not reach it. She cried. + +Her dad saw her and came to help. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. We can get another notebook and more paints. You can paint more boats another day. Maybe we can even go on a boat and see more things to paint." + +Sara stopped crying. She looked at her dad and smiled. She said, "Thank you, dad. I love you. And I love to paint." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with boats in the pond. They make boats from paper and sticks. They give their boats names. Lily's boat is called Rose. Ben's boat is called Blue. + +One day, they go to the pond with their boats. But the wind is very strong. The wind blows their boats away. Lily and Ben run after their boats. They are sad and scared. + +"Rose, come back!" Lily shouts. + +"Blue, come back!" Ben shouts. + +They see their boats on the other side of the pond. But they cannot reach them. The pond is too big and deep. They need help. + +They see a man with a big boat. The man is kind. He sees Lily and Ben. He smiles. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you need help?" he asks. + +"Yes, please. Our boats are over there. Can you get them for us?" Lily and Ben say. + +"Of course. Come with me. I have a sail. It will make us go faster." he says. + +He lets Lily and Ben get on his boat. He shows them how to use the sail. He teaches them how to steer. They have fun. They feel the wind and the water. They see the birds and the fish. They reach their boats. They are happy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, welcome. I'm glad you got your boats back. They are very nice. What are their names?" he asks. + +"This is Rose. And this is Blue." Lily and Ben say. + +"Rose and Blue. What lovely names. Do you want to sail with me a little longer? The pond is very peaceful today." he says. + +"Yes, please. We like to sail with you. You are very nice." Lily and Ben say. + +They sail with the man for a while. They talk and laugh. They enjoy the peaceful pond. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the pond near their home. They liked to swim and splash and make bubbles. One day, they saw a new friend in the pond. It was an otter. The otter was brown and furry and had a long tail. It was very fast and playful. + +"Hello, otter!" Sam said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The otter nodded and swam closer. It made a funny noise like a snort. Sam and Mia laughed. They gave the otter a name. They called it Ollie. + +Ollie was very creative. He liked to find things in the pond and make them into toys. He found a shiny stone and rolled it on his belly. He found a stick and twirled it in his paws. He found a leaf and wore it as a hat. Sam and Mia thought he was very clever and cute. + +They played with Ollie every day. They taught him how to make bubbles and splash. He taught them how to dive and slide. They had so much fun together. They became very good friends. + +But one day, Ollie did not come to the pond. Sam and Mia waited and waited, but he did not show up. They felt sad and worried. They wondered where he was. + +They decided to look for him. They followed his tracks along the shore. They came to a big tree. Under the tree, they saw a hole. They peeked inside. They saw Ollie. He was not alone. He had a family. He had a mommy otter and a daddy otter and three baby otters. They were all brown and furry and had long tails. They were all very happy. + +"Ollie!" Sam and Mia called. "We found you!" + +Ollie heard them and came out of the hole. He snorted and wagged his tail. He was happy to see them too. + +"Sam, Mia, these are my mommy and daddy and my babies. They came to live with me. They are my family." + +Sam and Mia smiled. They were glad that Ollie had a family. They understood that he had to take care of them. They also saw that Ollie had grown. He was bigger and stronger than before. He was a grown-up otter. + +"Ollie, you are so lucky. You have a wonderful family. And you have grown so much. You are a big otter now." + +Ollie nodded. He was proud of his family and himself. He also loved his friends. He wanted to share his happiness with them. + +"Sam, Mia, you are my friends. You are always welcome to play with me and my family. We can have fun together. We can be creative together." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They were happy for Ollie. They also loved him. They wanted to play with him and his family. They agreed to come back soon. + +They hugged Ollie and said goodbye. They walked back to the pond. They looked at the water and the sky. They felt warm and grateful. They had a wonderful friend. They had a wonderful day. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck. The truck had many ice creams. Lily and Tom loved ice creams. + +"Look, Tom, ice creams!" Lily said. "Let's go and get some." + +"But we have no money," Tom said. "And mom said we should not talk to strangers." + +"Don't be nervous, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe the man will give us some for free. Come on, follow me." + +Lily ran to the truck. Tom followed her. He was nervous. He hoped mom would not be angry. + +"Hello, sir," Lily said to the man in the truck. "Can we have some ice creams, please?" + +The man smiled. He had a big beard and a hat. He looked nice. + +"Sure, little ones," he said. "You can have any flavor you want. Just come inside the truck and choose." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They climbed inside the truck. They saw many ice creams. They wanted to taste them all. + +But the man was not nice. He was bad. He locked the door of the truck. He drove away with Lily and Tom. He wanted to sell them to bad people. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They cried and screamed. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had not talked to strangers. + +The moral of the story is: Never talk to strangers or go with them. They might hurt you or take you away. Always listen to your mom and dad. They know what is best for you. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noise. One day, they want to have a tea party with their dolls and teddies. They look for a tray to put their cups and plates on. + +They search in the kitchen, but they cannot find a tray. They search in the living room, but they cannot find a tray. They search in their bedroom, but they cannot find a tray. They are sad and confused. Where is the tray? + +They ask their mom for help. Mom smiles and says, "I have a surprise for you. Follow me." She leads them to the garden. There, they see a big, jolly tray with flowers and fruits on it. It is a gift from their grandma, who loves them very much. + +Sara and Tom are very happy and excited. They hug their mom and grandma and thank them for the tray. They take their toys and set up their tea party on the grass. They have a lot of fun and pretend to drink and eat. They are very jolly, too. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big umbrella on the ground. It was red and yellow and had holes in it. Lily wanted to pretend it was a tent. She said, "Let's go inside and have a picnic." Ben said, "No, that umbrella is disgusting. It is dirty and wet and smells bad. We should find something else to play with." + +Lily was sad. She liked the umbrella. She thought it was fun and colorful. She said, "Please, Ben, let's try it. Maybe it is not so bad." Ben said, "No, Lily, you are silly. That umbrella is gross. Come on, let's go to the swings." He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her away. + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to play with the umbrella. She thought Ben was mean. She said, "Ben, stop. I don't want to go to the swings. I want to play with the umbrella." Ben said, "No, Lily, you are stupid. That umbrella is yucky. You will get sick if you touch it. You have to do what I say." + +Lily was angry. She didn't like Ben. She thought he was bossy. She said, "No, Ben, you are rude. That umbrella is nice. I will not get sick if I touch it. I can do what I want." She let go of Ben's hand and ran back to the umbrella. She crawled inside and smiled. She pretended it was a tent. She said, "This is my tent. I am happy here. You can't come in." + +Ben was surprised. He didn't expect Lily to run away. He felt lonely. He thought he was right. He said, "Lily, come back. You are wrong. That umbrella is nasty. You are not happy there. You can come to the swings with me." He walked to the umbrella and peeked inside. He saw Lily's smile. He felt curious. He said, "Lily, can I come in?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his face. She felt sorry. She thought he was sorry. She said, "Yes, Ben, you can come in. But you have to be nice. You have to say sorry. You have to pretend with me." Ben said, "OK, Lily, I am sorry. I was mean. I will be nice. I will pretend with you." He crawled inside the umbrella and hugged Lily. They pretended it was a tent. They had a picnic. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge things by how they look. Be kind to your friends. Use your imagination. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a ball and a car. She liked to make them talk and have fun. One day, she found a new toy in her room. It was a robot. It was shiny and had many buttons and lights. + +Sara was curious and happy. She picked up the robot and pressed a button. The robot made a beep sound and blinked its eyes. Sara smiled and said hello. The robot said hello back. Sara was surprised and excited. She asked the robot its name. The robot said its name was Robo. + +Sara and Robo became friends. They played with the other toys and talked a lot. Robo told Sara many things. He said he was very old and came from a far place. He said he had seen many things and learned many words. He said he was happy to meet Sara and be her friend. + +Sara liked Robo very much. She said he was very smart and nice. She said she wanted to keep him and show him to her mom and dad. Robo said he liked Sara too. He said he wanted to stay with her and learn more from her. He said he was glad to have a new home and a new friend. + +Sara and Robo hugged and smiled. They blinked their eyes and laughed. They played until it was dark. Then Sara put Robo on her bed and said good night. Robo said good night too. He turned off his lights and went to sleep. He was on the left side of the bed, next to Sara. He was happy and warm. He dreamed of Sara and their adventures. He was a very old robot, but he felt like a very young one. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw with crayons. One day, Sara gets a new toy. It is a big truck with wheels and lights. She is very happy. + +"Look, Tom, this is my new toy!" Sara says. "It is a truck. It can go fast and make noise. Do you want to play with it?" + +Tom looks at the truck. He likes it too. He wants to play with it. But he does not ask Sara. He takes the truck from her hands and runs away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Sara shouts. "That is my truck. I own it. You cannot take it. It is not nice." + +Tom does not listen. He runs to the wall and hits the truck on it. He thinks it is fun. The truck makes a loud bang. But the wall does not like it. The wall is new and clean. The truck makes a mark on it. The wall is angry. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" the wall says. "You are hurting me. You are making me dirty. You are not nice. Give the truck back to Sara. She owns it. She is nice. She will not hurt me." + +Tom is scared. He hears the wall talk. He drops the truck and runs away. He does not want to play with it anymore. He is sorry. + +Sara picks up the truck. She sees the mark on the wall. She is sad. She does not want to hurt the wall. She says sorry to the wall. + +"It is okay, Sara," the wall says. "You did not do it. Tom did it. He was not nice. But you are nice. You can play with your truck. But be careful. Do not hit me. I am new and clean. I like you." + +Sara smiles. She hugs the wall. She says thank you to the wall. She plays with her truck. But she does not hit the wall. She is nice. The wall is happy. Sara and the wall are friends. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They need boots to keep their feet warm and dry. Mom gives them each a pair of boots. One is red and one is blue. + +Tom and Jen put on their boots and go outside. They make a snowman and a snow fort. They have fun throwing snowballs at each other. They laugh and giggle. + +But then Tom sees a big hill. He wants to slide down the hill on his sled. He tells Jen to come with him. Jen is not sure. She thinks the hill is too steep and fast. She is scared. + +Tom does not listen to Jen. He pulls his sled to the top of the hill. He sits on his sled and pushes off. He goes down the hill very fast. He feels the wind in his face. He thinks he is brave. + +But then he sees a big rock. He tries to steer his sled away from the rock. But he is going too fast. He cannot stop. He hits the rock with a loud thud. He falls off his sled. He hurts his leg. He cries. + +Jen hears Tom cry. She runs to him. She sees his leg is bleeding. She takes off her blue boot. She wraps it around Tom's leg. She ties it with a string. She tells Tom it will be okay. She is helpful. + +Mom hears Tom and Jen cry. She comes outside. She sees what happened. She hugs them both. She says they are brave and helpful. She takes them inside. She gives them hot chocolate and cookies. She puts a bandage on Tom's leg. She says they need to be careful on the hill. She says she loves them. They love her too. +Lily and Tom were very excited to go to the festival with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big balloons, the funny clowns, and the yummy food. They put on their hats and coats and got in the car. + +On the way, they heard a loud noise. It was a siren. A fire truck zoomed past them, followed by a police car and an ambulance. Lily and Tom wondered what happened. Mom said, "Someone must be in trouble. I hope they are okay." + +They reached the festival and parked the car. They walked to the entrance, holding hands. They heard more noises. They heard music, laughter, shouting, and popping. The festival was very noisy. Lily and Tom liked the noise. It made them happy. + +They saw a big sign that said, "Welcome to the Fall Festival!" They saw many people, some in costumes, some with face paint, some with balloons. They saw tents, booths, rides, and games. They smelled popcorn, cotton candy, and hot dogs. They wanted to try everything. + +They went to a booth that had a big wheel. The man at the booth said, "Spin the wheel and win a prize!" Lily and Tom wanted to spin the wheel. Mom gave them each a ticket. Lily went first. She spun the wheel hard. It went round and round. It stopped on a star. The man said, "You win a teddy bear!" He gave Lily a big, fluffy teddy bear. Lily hugged it and said, "Thank you!" + +Tom went next. He spun the wheel harder. It went round and round. It stopped on a skull. The man said, "You win a spider!" He gave Tom a small, plastic spider. Tom did not like it. He said, "No, thank you!" + +The man said, "Sorry, kid. That's the rules. You spin, you win. You can't change your prize." Tom felt sad. He wanted a teddy bear like Lily. He said, "That's not fair!" + +Lily saw that Tom was sad. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Tom, do you want to trade?" She offered him her teddy bear. Tom smiled. He said, "Really? You would do that for me?" Lily nodded. She said, "Yes. You are my brother. I love you." Tom said, "I love you too." He gave her his spider and took her teddy bear. They hugged. + +Mom and dad saw what they did. They were proud of them. They said, "You are very kind and generous, Lily and Tom. You know how to share and care. That's more important than any prize." Lily and Tom agreed. They said, "We are happy." + +They continued to enjoy the festival. They had fun. They learned a lesson. They heard a lot of noise, but they also heard a lot of love. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they find a big box under a tree. It has a message on it. The message says: "Open me on your birthday." + +Sara and Ben wonder what is in the box. They want to open it now. But their birthday is not until next week. They ask their mom if they can open it. Mom says no. She says they have to be patient and wait for their birthday. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They think the box has a toy or a cake or a book. They want to see it and touch it and play with it. They try to guess what is in the box. They ask Spot what he thinks. Spot barks and wags his tail. He does not know what is in the box. + +Every day, Sara and Ben look at the box. They shake it and listen to it. They smell it and feel it. They wonder and wonder what is in the box. They count the days until their birthday. They are very patient. + +Finally, their birthday comes. Sara and Ben are very happy. They run to the box and open it. They are surprised and excited. Inside the box, there is another box. And inside that box, there is another box. And inside that box, there is another box. And inside that box, there is a message. The message says: "Happy birthday, Sara and Ben! You are very patient and very smart. You have just learned about boxes inside boxes. This is called a nest. A nest is a home for birds and eggs. Here is a gift for you. It is a nest with two birds and two eggs. They are your new friends. Take good care of them. Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +Sara and Ben are very happy. They hug the nest and the birds and the eggs. They thank Grandma and Grandpa for the gift. They say they love them. They say they love the nest and the birds and the eggs. They say they love the box and the message. They say they love to wonder. +Lily liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She used her crayons to draw pictures and make her journal unique. She loved her journal very much. + +One day, it was Lily's birthday. She was very happy and excited. She wore a new dress and a crown. She invited her friends to her house for a party. They played games, ate cake, and opened presents. Lily got many nice things, but her favorite was a new journal. It was pink and shiny, and had her name on it. + +Lily thanked her friends and hugged them. She was very grateful and happy. She wanted to write in her new journal right away. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom smiled and said yes. She said Lily could write about her birthday and how she celebrated. Lily ran to her room and opened her new journal. She wrote her name and the date. Then she wrote, "Today is my birthday. I celebrate with my friends. I have a new journal. It is unique and beautiful. I love it very much." She drew a big heart and a smiley face. She closed her journal and hugged it. She felt very happy and proud. She had a wonderful birthday and a wonderful journal. +Lily liked to play on the slide at the park. She was good at climbing up the steps and sliding down fast. But she wanted to improve. She wanted to slide faster and farther than anyone else. + +One day, she saw a fat boy on the slide. He was bigger than Lily and he wore a red shirt. He climbed up the steps slowly and sat on the slide. He did not slide down. He just stayed there. + +Lily was angry. She wanted to slide, but the fat boy was in the way. She shouted at him. "Move, fat boy! Let me slide!" But the fat boy did not move. He just looked at Lily and smiled. + +Lily was more angry. She ran up the steps and pushed the fat boy. The fat boy slid down very fast and very far. He landed on the grass and laughed. He was not hurt. He liked to slide fast and far. + +Lily was surprised. She did not mean to make the fat boy happy. She wanted to make him move. She looked at the slide. It was empty. She slid down fast and far. She landed on the grass and laughed. She liked to slide fast and far, too. + +The fat boy and Lily became friends. They played on the slide together. They helped each other improve. They slid faster and farther than anyone else. They had fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It had a lock on it, but no key. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it has treasure or candy or a magic wand!" Lily said. + +"Or maybe it has a dragon or a robot or a spaceship!" Tom said. + +They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. They pulled and pushed and banged, but nothing happened. They felt sad and angry. + +"Let's break the lock!" Tom said. "We can use a hammer or a rock or a shoe!" + +"No, that's not nice!" Lily said. "Maybe the box belongs to someone else. Maybe they don't want us to see what's inside." + +"But I want to see!" Tom said. "It's not fair!" + +He ran to get a hammer, but Lily stopped him. She saw a picture on the wall. It was a picture of their grandma and grandpa when they were young. They were smiling and holding the box. + +"Look, Tom!" Lily said. "This is grandma and grandpa's box! They gave it to us before they went to heaven. They said it has something special for us." + +Tom looked at the picture. He felt sorry for being mean. He put down the hammer and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You're right. We should be nice and respectful. Maybe grandma and grandpa left us a clue to unlock the box." + +They looked at the picture again. They saw a word written on the back. It was a word they knew. It was their name. + +"Tom and Lily!" they said together. + +They ran to the box and said their name. The lock clicked and opened. They lifted the lid and saw what was inside. It was a book. A book full of stories and pictures and songs that grandma and grandpa made for them. + +They felt happy and grateful. They hugged the book and each other. + +"Thank you, grandma and grandpa!" they said. "We love you and we love your gift!" + +They sat down and read the book. They learned about grandma and grandpa's adventures and dreams and lessons. They laughed and cried and sang. They felt mighty and brave and wise. + +They learned that the best treasure is not candy or magic or spaceships. The best treasure is love and family and stories. +Ben and Lily were going to camp with their dad. They were very happy. They helped dad load the car with bags, food and a big tent. They sang songs on the way. + +When they got to the camp, they saw many trees and a lake. Dad said they could swim and fish later. First, they had to set up the tent. Ben and Lily tried to help, but the tent was too heavy for them. They felt weak. + +"Dad, we can't lift the tent. It's too hard," Ben said. + +"Don't worry, kids. I'll do it. You can help me with the pegs and the ropes," dad said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They picked up the pegs and the ropes and gave them to dad. They watched dad push the pegs into the ground and tie the ropes to the tent. Soon, the tent was ready. + +"Good job, kids. You helped me a lot. Now we have a cozy home for the night," dad said. + +"Yay! Can we go swim now?" Lily asked. + +"Sure. But first, let's have a snack. You must be hungry after all that work," dad said. + +He opened the car and took out some sandwiches and juice. He gave them to Ben and Lily. They ate and drank and thanked dad. Then they put on their swimsuits and ran to the lake. They splashed and played and had fun. They loved camp. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to climb the trees, swing on the swings, and slide on the slides. But their favorite thing was to pretend they were mighty heroes who had to escape from bad guys. + +One day, they found a big book in the park. It had many pictures and words. They opened the book and saw it was about history. History was what happened a long time ago. They saw pictures of kings and queens, knights and dragons, pirates and ships, and many other things. + +They decided to play a game with the book. They picked a page and pretended they were in that time. They made up stories and acted them out. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was the park keeper. He was angry. He said the book was his and they had to give it back. He said they were not allowed to touch it. He said he would tell their parents. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They did not want to get in trouble. They wanted to escape. They quickly closed the book and ran away. They hid behind a bush and waited for the park keeper to go away. + +When he was gone, they came out of the bush. They were glad they escaped. They decided to go home and tell their parents about their game. They hoped they would not be mad. They also hoped they would find another book about history. They liked to learn new things and have adventures. They were mighty heroes. +Lily liked to bake with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Lily loved to mix and stir and pour. She also liked to taste the batter and lick the spoon. + +One day, Lily's mom had to go to work at the lab. She was a scientist who studied plants and bugs. She told Lily to stay with her dad and be good. She gave her a kiss and said she would be back soon. + +Lily's dad was busy on his laptop. He did not want to bake with Lily. He said he had to finish some work. He told Lily to play with her toys or watch TV. He did not pay much attention to Lily. + +Lily was bored. She wanted to bake something. She remembered that her mom had left some flour and eggs and sugar on the counter. She thought she could make a cake by herself. She climbed on a chair and reached for the ingredients. She did not see the glass jar that her mom had brought from the lab. It had a label that said "Do not touch. Danger." + +Lily knocked over the jar by accident. It fell on the floor and broke. A green liquid spilled out. It smelled bad. Lily felt a drop on her hand. It burned. It hurt. Lily screamed. Her dad heard her and ran to the kitchen. He saw the mess and the jar and the liquid. He was scared. He grabbed Lily and wrapped her hand in a towel. He called her mom and told her what happened. He said they had to go to the hospital. + +Lily's mom was worried. She knew the liquid was from a plant that could make people sick. She left the lab and drove to the hospital. She found Lily and her dad in the emergency room. She hugged them and said she was sorry. She said Lily would be okay. She said they would never bake with that jar again. She said they would bake something else when they got home. Lily nodded. She felt better. She still liked to bake with her mom. But she learned to be careful with things she did not know. +Tom and Sue were nosy kids. They liked to touch everything they saw. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many sails. The sails were on small boats that people played with. + +Tom and Sue wanted to touch the sails. They ran to the pond and reached for the boats. Their mom shouted, "Stop! Don't touch the sails! They are not yours!" But Tom and Sue did not listen. They grabbed the sails and pulled them hard. + +The boats tipped over and sank in the water. The people who played with the boats were angry. They yelled at Tom and Sue. Tom and Sue felt bad. They made the boats wet and broken. They said sorry to the people and to their mom. + +Their mom was sad and mad. She said, "Tom and Sue, you should not be nosy. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should respect other people's things. You should listen to me when I tell you something. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nodded. They understood. They learned a lesson. They decided to be more careful and polite. They did not touch the sails again. They played with their own toys and had fun. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to run and explore. One day, she went to visit her aunt at her farm. Her aunt had many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and a horse. Lily wanted to see them all. + +"Can I run and play with the animals, auntie?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, dear. Some animals are big and strong, and some are shy and scared. Don't go too close to them, and don't make loud noises. And stay away from the barn, it's not safe for you," her aunt said. + +Lily nodded and ran to the field. She saw the cows and the pigs, and said hello to them. They looked at her and made funny sounds. She saw the chickens and tried to catch them, but they ran away. She saw the horse and wanted to pet it, but it was too tall for her. + +She wondered what was in the barn. She was very curious. She ran to the barn and opened the door. She saw a big, black dog with sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barked at her and jumped at her. Lily was scared and screamed. + +Her aunt heard her scream and ran to the barn. She saw the dog and grabbed a stick. She hit the dog and made it go away. She hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, dear? That was a bad dog, it shouldn't be here. I'm sorry, I didn't know it was in the barn. You shouldn't have gone there, I told you it was not safe for you." + +Lily cried and said, "I'm sorry, auntie. I was curious. I wanted to see what was in the barn. I won't do it again." + +Her aunt kissed her and said, "It's okay, dear. I'm glad you're not hurt. Curiosity is good, but you have to be careful and listen to me. Come on, let's go back to the house and have some cookies. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, auntie. Thank you for saving me from the bad dog." + +They walked back to the house, holding hands. Lily learned a lesson that day. She still liked to run and explore, but she also listened to her aunt and stayed away from the barn. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and zoomed their cars around. They had fun and shared their cars. + +One day, Tom found a new car in his room. It was big and shiny and red. It had a loud horn and bright lights. Tom was very happy and wanted to show Lily. He ran to her room with his new car. + +Lily was playing with her dolls. She had a tea party with them and gave them names and dresses. She saw Tom coming with his new car. She liked the car and wanted to play with it. She asked Tom if she could have a turn. + +Tom said no. He said it was his car and he did not want to share. He said it was too big and fast for Lily. He said she could only play with her dolls. He zoomed his car around her room and made a lot of noise. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like Tom being mean and loud. She wanted to make him stop. She waited for him to zoom his car near her dolls. Then she grabbed the car and threw it out the window. + +Tom was shocked and scared. He saw his car fly out the window and fall to the ground. He heard a loud crash and saw his car break into pieces. He ran to the window and cried. He looked at Lily with a wide and angry face. He yelled at her and said she was bad and mean. + +Lily felt sorry and scared. She did not mean to break his car. She only wanted to play with it. She looked at Tom with a wide and sad face. She said she was sorry and wanted to be friends. + +But Tom did not listen. He was too mad and hurt. He ran out of her room and slammed the door. He did not want to play with her anymore. He did not want to be her brother anymore. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, it was very hot. Lily and Tom were thirsty and tired. They saw a big fan near a shop. The fan made cool air. + +"Let's go to the fan," Lily said. "It will make us feel better." + +"OK," Tom said. They ran to the fan. They stood in front of it. The fan blew their hair and clothes. They laughed and smiled. + +A man came out of the shop. He was angry. He saw Lily and Tom. He shouted at them. + +"Hey, you two! Get away from my fan! You are wasting my electricity! Go away or I will call the police!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted to run away, but they were too close to the fan. The fan was very strong. It pushed them back. They fell on the ground. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried. + +The man did not help them. He did not care. He turned off the fan. He went back to his shop. + +Lily and Tom got up. They ran to their mums. They told them what happened. Their mums hugged them. They gave them water and bandages. They said they were sorry. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned that they should not play with things that are not theirs. They learned that they should ask before they use something. They learned that some people are not nice. They learned that they should help each other. They learned that being brilliant is not enough. They learned that being kind is also important. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said. "Maybe there is a treasure or a secret." + +"OK," Anna said. "But be careful. Don't go too far." + +They walked to the tree and peeked inside. It was dark and quiet. They heard a noise. It sounded like a hiss. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it is a snake. Let's go back." + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the snake. He reached his hand into the hole. He felt something cold and scaly. He screamed. + +"Tom, what happened?" Anna asked. + +"It bit me!" Tom said. "It hurts!" + +Anna saw blood on Tom's hand. She was scared. She ran to get help. She shouted for their mom and dad. But they were too far away. They did not hear her. + +Tom was lying on the ground. He felt dizzy and sick. He wanted his mom and dad. He wanted Anna. He wanted to go home. He was miserable. + +The snake was still in the hole. It was quiet. It was happy. It had a meal. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a funny lion toy that roared when he pressed a button. Lily had a soft orange cat toy that meowed when she hugged it. + +"Look, I'm a lion!" Ben said, holding his toy and making a scary face. "Roar!" + +"I'm a cat!" Lily said, cuddling her toy and making a cute sound. "Meow!" + +They laughed and chased each other around the room, pretending to be friends or enemies, depending on their mood. + +But then, Ben's mom called them for lunch. They ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys on the floor. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate some soup and bread, and drank some juice. They talked to their mom about their game and what they wanted to do later. + +After lunch, they thanked their mom and ran back to the living room. They wanted to play with their toys again. But when they got there, they saw something that made them stop and gasp. + +Their toys were gone! + +"Where are our toys?" Ben asked, looking around. + +"I don't know!" Lily said, feeling sad. + +They searched under the sofa, behind the curtains, in the closet, but they couldn't find their toys anywhere. + +"Did someone take them?" Ben wondered. + +"Did we forget them somewhere?" Lily asked. + +They were about to cry, when they heard a familiar sound from the other room. + +"Roar! Meow!" + +They followed the sound and found their toys in the bedroom. They were on the bed, next to their dad, who was sleeping. He had a smile on his face. + +"Dad!" Ben and Lily shouted, running to the bed. + +They hugged their dad and their toys, feeling happy again. + +"Sorry, kids, I saw your toys and I couldn't resist," their dad said, waking up. "They are so funny and cute. I wanted to play with them too." + +"It's okay, dad," Ben said. "We forgive you." + +"But don't forget to ask us next time," Lily said. + +"Of course, I won't," their dad said. "Now, how about we all play together?" + +They agreed and had a lot of fun playing with their toys and their dad. They made noises and pretended to be animals. They laughed and hugged and had a good time. They didn't forget to share and be nice. They were a happy family. +Sam was a smart boy who liked to grow things in his garden. He had many seeds that he planted in the dirt and watered every day. He was very happy when he saw green leaves and flowers come out of the ground. + +One morning, he woke up early and ran to his garden. He wanted to see if his radishes were ready to eat. He dug up one of them and saw a big red ball with a white tip. He was very proud of his radish and wanted to show it to his mom. + +He ran inside the house and found his mom in the kitchen. "Mom, look what I grew in my garden!" he said, holding up his radish. "It is big and red and yummy!" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. "Wow, Sam, you are a smart boy and a good gardener!" she said. "That is a beautiful radish. Do you want to eat it for breakfast?" + +Sam nodded and washed his radish in the sink. He bit into it and felt a crunchy and spicy taste in his mouth. He liked it very much and shared some with his mom. They both enjoyed their radish breakfast and thanked the sun and the rain for helping them grow it. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But today, they are bored. They have no new toys and no friends to visit. They sit on the couch and look at the wall. The wall is dull and gray. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Tim asks. + +"No, sweetie, it is raining. You will get wet and cold. Why don't you relax and watch a movie?" Mom says. + +But Tim and Sam do not want to watch a movie. They have seen all the movies. They want to do something fun and exciting. + +"I have an idea!" Sam says. "Let's play dentist!" + +"Dentist? How do we play dentist?" Tim says. + +Sam runs to the bathroom and comes back with a toothbrush and a flashlight. He tells Tim to lie down on the couch and open his mouth. He shines the flashlight on Tim's teeth and pretends to clean them with the toothbrush. + +"Say ahh!" Sam says. + +"Ahh!" Tim says. + +Sam makes funny noises and says things like "You have a cavity!" and "You need a filling!" Tim laughs and tries to close his mouth. Sam tickles him and says "No, no, you have to keep your mouth open!" + +They play dentist for a while and forget about the rain and the dull wall. They have fun and relax. Mom smiles and watches them. She is happy that they are happy. She thinks they are very clever and creative. She loves them very much. +Lily liked to play in the attic. She found many old things there, like books, toys, and clothes. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, or a fairy. One day, she found a big red kite in a box. It had a long tail and a shiny star on it. Lily wanted to fly the kite. + +She took the kite outside and ran with it. The wind was strong and lifted the kite up in the sky. Lily held the string and watched the kite soar. It looked like a bird or a plane. It was very high and very fast. Lily felt happy and excited. + +But then, the string broke. The kite flew away from Lily. She was sad and scared. She did not want to lose the kite. She ran after it, but it was too far. She cried and called for the kite. + +A man saw Lily and the kite. He was walking his dog. He was kind and helpful. He said, "Don't worry, little girl. I'll get your kite for you." He ran after the kite and caught it. He brought it back to Lily. He said, "Here you go. This is a very impressive kite. Where did you get it?" + +Lily said, "Thank you, mister. You are very nice. I found the kite in the attic. It was my grandpa's. He gave it to me. He said it was special." The man smiled and said, "Your grandpa was right. This kite is special. It has a lot of stories to tell. You should take good care of it and fly it often. It will make you happy." + +Lily hugged the kite and thanked the man again. She went back to the attic and put the kite in a safe place. She decided to fly it again the next day. She hoped the wind would be strong and the sky would be clear. She wanted to see the kite soar again. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new fence in the park. The fence is ugly. It is brown and rusty and has sharp wires. + +"Who put this ugly fence here?" Tim says. "I don't like it. It makes the park look bad." + +"Me neither," Sue says. "Maybe we can break it. Then we can play on the other side." + +Tim and Sue look around. They do not see anyone. They run to the fence. They try to pull and kick the fence. But the fence is strong. It does not break. + +"Ow!" Tim says. He hurts his hand on the wire. He sees blood. He cries. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Sue says. She is scared. She wants to help Tim. + +But then they hear a loud bark. They turn around. They see a big dog. The dog is angry. It is behind the fence. It wants to bite them. + +"Help!" Tim and Sue say. They run away from the fence. But the dog is faster. It jumps over the fence. It chases them. + +Tim and Sue scream. They try to find a place to hide. But the dog is too quick. It catches them. It bites them. It hurts them. + +Tim and Sue are sorry. They wish they did not touch the ugly fence. They wish they listened to their moms. They wish they stayed home. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of trees. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was there. + +"Let's go, Tim!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a hidden cave or a treasure!" + +"OK, Lily!" Tim said. "But we have to be careful. Maybe there is a witch on the hill. She might be angry if we go near her house." + +They ran up the hill as fast as they could. They speed past the trees and the rocks. They saw a small hut with a chimney and a door. They stopped and looked at it. + +"Is that the witch's house?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tim said. "Maybe we should go back. It looks scary." + +But before they could turn around, they heard a loud voice. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? This is my house! Go away!" + +They saw a woman with a long nose and a black hat. She had a broom in her hand. She was the witch! + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tim shouted. + +They ran down the hill as fast as they could. They speed past the trees and the rocks. They did not stop until they reached the park. + +They were safe. They hugged each other and breathed hard. + +"That was scary, Tim," Lily said. + +"Yes, it was, Lily," Tim said. "But we are brave. We escaped the witch." + +They smiled and went back to play. They decided to stay away from the hill. They did not want to see the witch again. +Ben and his wife, Lily, liked to skip in the park. They skipped every day, holding hands and smiling. They felt happy and comfortable when they skipped. They did not care what other people thought. They just wanted to have fun. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was black and brown, with sharp teeth and loud barks. It saw Ben and Lily skipping and ran after them. It wanted to play, but it did not know how to be gentle. It jumped and bit and scratched. Ben and Lily were scared and hurt. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. + +They saw a man with a hat and a whistle. He was a park ranger. He saw the dog and blew his whistle. The dog stopped and looked at him. The park ranger came and grabbed the dog by the collar. He said, "Bad dog! You can't chase people like that! You have to go home now!" He took the dog away, and said sorry to Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily hugged each other. They were glad the park ranger saved them. They thanked him and said goodbye. They went home, and put some bandages on their wounds. They cuddled on the couch, and watched their favorite show. They felt happy and comfortable again. They decided to skip in the park another day, when there were no big dogs. +Anna likes to play with rocks. She has many rocks in her room. She gives them names and talks to them. She thinks they have a language. She makes sounds like "clack" and "tink" and pretends they answer her. + +One day, she finds a new rock in the park. It is shiny and smooth. She likes it very much. She calls it Sparky. She puts it in her pocket and takes it home. She shows it to her other rocks and says hello. + +She wants to make Sparky happy. She thinks he might be hungry. She looks for something tasty to give him. She sees a cookie on the table. She breaks a piece and puts it next to Sparky. She says "eat, Sparky, eat". She waits for him to make a sound. + +But Sparky does not eat. He does not make a sound. He just sits there. Anna is sad. She thinks Sparky does not like her. She thinks he does not like the cookie. She thinks he does not like the language. + +She picks up Sparky and hugs him. She says "I love you, Sparky, I love you". She rocks him gently in her arms. She hopes he will feel better. She hopes he will talk to her. She hopes he will be her friend. +Lily was a dog who liked to play with her toys. She had a ball, a bone, and a rope. She also had a collar that was red and shiny. She was proud of her collar and wore it every day. + +One day, she met a new dog in the park. His name was Max and he was big and brown. He had a collar that was blue and dull. He saw Lily's collar and thought it was interesting. He wanted to have a collar like that. + +He went to Lily and said, "Hello, I am Max. You have a nice collar. Can I have it?" Lily was surprised and said, "No, this is my collar. I like it very much. You can't have it." Max was sad and said, "But I don't like my collar. It is boring and old. Please, can we trade?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, we can't trade. This is my collar and that is your collar. We have to keep our own collars." + +Max was not happy and tried to take Lily's collar by force. He bit her neck and pulled hard. Lily yelped and bit him back. They started to fight and growl. They made a lot of noise and scared the other dogs. + +A man who was walking by saw them and ran to stop them. He was Lily's owner and he loved her very much. He grabbed Lily and Max and separated them. He checked Lily's collar and saw that it was not broken. He was relieved and said, "Lily, are you okay? You are a good girl. I am sorry that Max was mean to you. He should not try to take your collar. That is not nice." He petted Lily and gave her a treat. + +He looked at Max and said, "Max, you are a bad dog. You should not fight with Lily. You should not want her collar. You should be happy with what you have. You should be friendly and polite. Do you understand?" He scolded Max and took off his collar. He said, "You don't deserve this collar. You need to learn a lesson. You will not wear a collar until you behave better." He threw the collar in the trash. + +He offered Max a rope and said, "Here, you can play with this rope. It is a toy, not a collar. You can chew it and tug it and have fun. Maybe you will make some friends if you share it. But you have to be nice and gentle. Can you do that?" Max nodded and took the rope. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "Thank you, sir. I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. You have a beautiful collar. I have a nice rope. Can we be friends?" Lily wagged her tail and said, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to be good and respectful. And you have to say please and thank you." Max agreed and said, "Please and thank you, Lily. You are a kind and smart dog. I hope you will forgive me." Lily licked his face and said, "I forgive you, Max. You are a brave and honest dog. I hope you will be happy." They smiled and played with the rope. They became friends and learned to appreciate what they had. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a trumpet. He is sitting on a bench. He is playing music. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. "He has a big horn. It makes sounds." + +"Can we go and see him?" Mia asks. "Maybe he will let us try." + +They skip to the bench. They are happy. The man smiles at them. He stops playing. + +"Hello, little ones," he says. "Do you like my trumpet?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tim and Mia say. "It is shiny and loud. How do you play it?" + +The man shows them. He puts his lips on the mouthpiece. He blows air. He presses the buttons. The trumpet makes different notes. + +"Can we try?" Tim and Mia ask. + +"Sure, why not?" the man says. He gives them the trumpet. He helps them hold it. He tells them what to do. + +Tim and Mia take turns. They blow hard. They press the buttons. The trumpet makes funny noises. They giggle. The man laughs. + +They have fun. They thank the man. He tells them to come back anytime. He plays more music. + +Tim and Mia skip away. They are happy. The park is peaceful. They hear the trumpet in the air. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ice cream. She would eat it every day after dinner and sometimes even for breakfast. Her mom would always say, "Lily, you love ice cream too much. You're going to turn into a scoop!" + +One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah had a big ice cream cone and Lily was jealous. She wanted one too! But her mom said no more ice cream for today. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't sleep. She kept thinking about ice cream. Suddenly, she remembered the cream her mom had in the fridge for her coffee. She snuck downstairs and ate it all. The next morning, her mom found an empty cream carton and knew exactly what happened. From then on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and not be so jealous of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily spilled some juice on the floor and it made a big mess. She tried to clean it up with a towel, but it was still wet and sticky. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw the mess. She told Lily to get another towel to fix the spill. But the towel was being stubborn and wouldn't soak up the juice. So, mommy had to help Lily and together they fixed the mess. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be stubborn and not work the way we want them to, but with a little help, we can fix them. And from that day on, Lily always kept a towel nearby, just in case. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hairy cat named Whiskers. One day, Lily and Whiskers went for a walk in the park. They saw lots of trees and flowers. They also saw a slide and swings. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily and Whiskers got wet, so they decided to go underground. There, they met a friendly mole named Molly. "Hello, Lily and Whiskers! Would you like to play with me?" asked Molly. "Yes, please!" Lily replied. + +Molly showed them a tunnel and they all went inside. It was dark, but they could see because Molly's eyes were very bright. They played hide-and-seek and had so much fun. After a while, the rain stopped and they went back to the park. "Thank you for playing with us, Molly. We had a great time!" said Lily. "You're welcome. Come back anytime!" replied Molly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures, especially on the train. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip and she needed to pack her bag. Lily quickly packed her favorite toys and clothes. + +When they got to the train station, Lily saw the big rail that the train rides on. She was so excited to ride on it. As they got on the train, Lily saw a man who looked lost. She asked her mom why he looked confused. Her mom explained that he was ignorant of where to go. + +Lily went up to the man and asked if he needed help. The man was surprised that such a young girl was so kind. Lily showed him where to go and the man was grateful. Lily felt happy that she helped someone and continued to enjoy her train ride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her cabin in the woods with her family. One day, Lily and her family went to the cabin and they saw a big bear. The bear was scary and Lily was afraid. + +But Lily's dad was brave. He knew what to do. He got some food and put it outside the cabin. The bear smelled the food and went to eat it. Lily and her family watched the bear from inside the cabin. They were safe because the bear was busy eating. + +Lily was happy that her dad helped them be safe. She learned that it's important to be brave and to help others. From that day on, Lily loved going to the cabin even more because she knew her family would help each other if they needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny rock and wanted to show it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily said, holding up the rock for display. + +"Oh, that's very pretty, Lily," her mom replied. "But remember, it's important to always tell the truth. Did you take that from someone's garden?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I found it on the ground. It was just sitting there, bright and shiny." + +Her mom smiled. "Well, then it's okay to keep it. But let's make sure to always be honest and truthful, okay?" + +Lily nodded and held the rock tightly. She was happy to have something so beautiful to display in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. It was lively because lots of animals lived there. They were happy and played together all day long. + +One day, a new animal arrived at the barn. It was a little piglet. The other animals were excited to meet the new friend. They welcomed the piglet with open arms and showed it around the barn. + +The piglet loved the barn and all the animals. It was happy to have arrived at such a fun and lively place. From that day on, the piglet played with the other animals every day and they all became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a playful frog in her garden. The frog was green and bouncy, and Lily thought it looked like it wanted to play. + +Lily started to play with the frog, hopping and jumping around with it. The frog seemed to enjoy playing with her too, and they had lots of fun together. They played games like tag and hide-and-seek, and Lily even taught the frog how to catch a ball. + +As the sun started to set, Lily knew it was time to say goodbye to her new friend. She gave the frog a big hug and promised to come back and play with it again soon. The frog hopped away into the bushes, and Lily skipped back to her house, feeling happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to build a fort. They used blankets and pillows to cover the fort and make it cozy. + +While they were playing, they saw a sign that said "No playing allowed". Lily's friends wanted to ignore the sign and keep playing, but Lily knew it was important to follow the rules. She explained to her friends that it wouldn't be fair to be selfish and not care about the sign. + +Lily's friends listened to her and they decided to find a different spot to play. They found a beautiful meadow where they could run and play without any signs or rules. Lily was happy that she made the right decision and that everyone had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to climb trees. One day, Jack climbed a tall tree. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the top. Jack looked left and saw a bird's nest. It was so high up! Jack wanted to see what was inside the nest, so he climbed even higher. Finally, Jack reached the nest and saw three little eggs inside. He was so happy that he climbed all the way to the top. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah forgot to put Max's leash on before they left the house. Max was very excited and ran into the street. Suddenly, a car came and Sarah shouted, "Max, wake up! It's dangerous!" Max quickly ran back to Sarah and she put his leash on. "Good boy, Max," said Sarah. "You need to be careful. We don't want anything bad to happen to you." Max barked happily and they continued their walk safely. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale in the ocean. The whale was very confused because he didn't know where to go. He swam and swam, but he couldn't find his family. + +One day, a little girl saw the whale and she cared about him. She knew he needed help, so she called her friends to come and help her. Together, they made a plan to guide the whale back to his family. + +They used a big boat to lead the whale in the right direction. The whale was very happy and grateful for their help. He swam away happily with his family, and the little girl and her friends felt proud of themselves for helping the confused whale. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles and watch them float up into the sky. One day, she blew a big bubble and it popped, leaving a cut on her finger. It hurt a lot and she cried. + +Her mommy came and saw the cut. She put a bandage on it and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your finger will heal soon." Lily was happy to hear that. + +The next day, Lily wanted to blow more bubbles. But it was difficult because her finger still hurt a little. She tried and tried and finally, she blew a big bubble again. This time, it floated up into the sky and made her smile. She knew her finger was healing and soon, she would be able to blow bubbles without any difficulty. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his boat with his friends. One day, Timmy's boat broke while they were sailing. Timmy was sad because he loved his boat very much. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that his boat was broken. Sarah said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can help you fix it." + +They all worked together and organized the pieces of the boat. They found some glue and started to fix it. After a while, the boat was fixed and Timmy was happy again. + +The moral of the story is that when something breaks, it's okay to ask for help and work together to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. Her garden had pretty flowers and green grass. One day, Lily saw a butterfly. It was very impressive with its colorful wings. She followed the butterfly and it led her to a tree. + +Under the tree, Lily saw a little bird. The bird looked sad. Lily asked the bird why it was sad. The bird said it lost its family and didn't know how to find them. Lily blinked and had an idea. She told the bird to sing a song and maybe its family would hear it. The bird sang a beautiful song and its family came to find it. The bird was happy again. + +Lily learned that helping others can make them happy. She felt happy too. From that day on, Lily took care of her garden and all the creatures in it. She knew that helping others made the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived on an island with lots of trees and flowers. One day, Fluffy went for a walk and saw a big lion. The lion was tired and yawned. Fluffy was scared but the lion was friendly. They became friends and played together on the island. Fluffy was happy to have a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat beans. He ate beans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom cooked him a big bowl of beans. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +As Timmy ate his beans, he noticed his little sister didn't have any. Timmy felt compassionate and wanted to share his beans with her. He gave her some beans and said, "Here you go, sis. You can have some of my beans." + +Timmy's sister was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy!" From that day on, Timmy always shared his beans with his sister and they both felt happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bounce on her trampoline in the backyard. One day, she saw a strip of paper on the ground. It was colorful and shiny. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! A pretty strip!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very pretty, Lily. But be careful, it might be dirty. We don't want you to get sick." + +Lily nodded and put the strip in the trash. Later that day, they went for a walk in the park. They saw a bird lying on the ground. "Mommy, what happened to the bird? Is it dead?" Lily asked. + +Her mom said, "Yes, sweetie. It's dead. Sometimes animals get sick or hurt and they can't survive. But we can still be kind and respectful to them." + +Lily nodded and they continued their walk, bouncing and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big ocean with lots of other crabs. One day, Timmy met a sweet butterfly who could fly high in the sky. + +"Hello, butterfly!" said Timmy. "Can you teach me how to fly like you?" + +"Of course!" said the butterfly. "But first, you must climb up this tall rock." + +Timmy climbed up the rock and the butterfly taught him how to fly. Timmy was so happy and he flew around the ocean, showing off his new skill to all the other crabs. + +But then, a big bird came and saw Timmy flying. The bird swooped down and caught Timmy in its sharp claws. Timmy tried to escape, but it was too late. The bird flew away with Timmy and he never saw his crab friends again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they went to a big mountain to play. They climbed up the mountain and saw a beautiful view. + +Suddenly, they saw a little bird who was very confused. The bird had lost its way and didn't know how to get back home. Timmy and Tommy felt sad for the bird and decided to help. They shared their snacks with the bird and gave it some water to drink. + +After helping the bird, they continued to play on the mountain. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. They shared their toys and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye to the mountain and promised to come back again soon. Timmy and Tommy were happy because they had a great day and helped a little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat brown cookies. She would eat them every day. One day, Lily's mom told her not to waste food. Lily didn't know what "waste" meant, so her mom explained that it's when you throw away food that you could still eat. Lily promised not to waste her cookies anymore. From that day on, Lily made sure to eat all of her brown cookies and never wasted any. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily's mom made her a yummy waffle for breakfast. It was crispy and golden on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. Lily loved waffles! + +As she was eating her waffle, Lily noticed a black spot on it. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom explained that it was just a little burnt part. Lily didn't mind, she still thought the waffle was delicious. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play outside with her friends. They played tag and jumped rope, but then it started to rain. Lily's mom called her inside and gave her a warm blanket to snuggle under. Lily felt cozy and happy, and she knew she had the best mom ever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to her friend Tim's house. Tim was playing on his computer. + +Lily asked, "What are you doing on your computer?" + +"I'm playing a game," Tim replied. + +Lily said, "When I grow up, I want to marry my computer." + +Tim laughed and said, "You can't marry a computer, silly." + +Lily said, "Why not? I love my computer. It's my favorite thing." + +Tim said, "Well, you can't marry things. You can only marry people." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then I'll marry Mittens when I grow up. He's my favorite person." + +Tim smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea." +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to sit by the window and watch the birds outside. One day, Tom saw a bird building a nest in a tree outside the window. + +Tom said to the bird, "I want to help you complete your nest." + +The bird said, "Thank you, Tom! That would be great." + +Tom went outside and found some sticks and leaves. He brought them back to the bird and they worked together to complete the nest. + +The next day, the bird laid her eggs in the nest and Tom continued to watch over them from the window. When the eggs hatched, the baby birds chirped and sang, and Tom was happy he could help complete their cozy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun all day. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to come inside and bathe before dinner." Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. + +After her bath, Lily was very hungry. She asked her mommy, "What food are we having for dinner?" Her mommy replied, "We're having your favorite, spaghetti and meatballs!" Lily's eyes got big with excitement. + +While they were eating, Lily's mommy said, "I have a surprise for you. I've hidden a treat for you somewhere in the house. Can you find it?" Lily jumped up from the table and searched all around the house. Finally, she found a little bag of candy hidden under her bed. She was so happy and thanked her mommy for the fun game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the field behind her house. One day, she found a shiny penny lying on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket, feeling lucky. + +The next day, Lily went back to the field to play. She saw a big box sitting in the middle of the field. She wondered what was inside. She tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for her. She went back to her house to ask her dad for help. + +Her dad came with her to the field and lifted the box with ease. Inside the box, they found a beautiful kite. Lily was so happy and felt even luckier than before. She flew the kite in the field and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she found something lucky, she should always check the field for more surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy ball that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her ball outside when a bird flew by and struck the ball with its beak. The ball flew away and landed in a bush. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't find her ball. She asked her friend, Timmy, if he had seen it. Timmy said, "I saw a bird take an object and fly away with it. Maybe it took your ball." + +Lily was happy to hear that Timmy was reliable and knew what happened to her ball. They both went to look for it in the bush and found it. Lily was so happy to have her ball back. She thanked Timmy for his help and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to a meeting with her friends, but her mommy said no. Lily was sad because she really wanted to go. + +She asked her brother what to do, and he recommended that she talk to her mommy again. So, Lily went to her mommy and said, "Please let me go to the meeting with my friends. It will be lovely." + +But her mommy still said no. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do. She thought and thought, and then she had an idea. She went to her friends and asked them to come to her house instead. They had a lovely time together and Lily didn't have to miss the meeting after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about animals and princesses. One day, her mom gave her a new book with a lively story about a talking dog. Lily was so excited to read it! + +As she was reading, she noticed that the book had a zip on it. She wondered what was inside, so she unzipped it and found a little surprise toy. It was a small dog that looked just like the one in the story! + +Lily was so happy and played with her new toy all day long. She couldn't wait to read more stories and see what surprises they might have. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy car, but one day he noticed that the battery was dead. He asked his mom for a new battery, but she said they didn't have any more. Timmy was sad. + +But then, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a battery that he didn't need, so he gave it to Timmy. Timmy was so happy! He put the new battery in his car and it worked perfectly. + +After playing for a while, Timmy and Billy went outside to play catch. They threw the ball back and forth, but then Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it landed in a filthy puddle. Billy said, "Don't worry, I'll get it!" He ran over to the puddle and passed the ball back to Timmy. + +Timmy was grateful to have such a good friend who helped him with his toy car and got his ball back from the filthy puddle. They continued to play together until it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy went to bed that night feeling happy and lucky to have such a great friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily's mom told her to come inside because it was raining too hard. + +Lily said, "But I want to catch the rain in my bucket!" + +Her mom said, "That's a kind idea, but you'll get too wet. Maybe we can catch the rain another day." + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. She went inside and played with her toys instead. But she couldn't wait for the next time it rained so she could catch the rain in her bucket. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to play in the trees and eat worms. One day, Blue saw a shiny branch hidden behind some leaves. Blue wanted to play with the branch, but it was too high up. + +Blue asked his friend, a squirrel, for help. "Can you help me get that shiny branch?" Blue asked. "Sure, I'll jog up the tree and get it for you," replied the squirrel. + +The squirrel jogged up the tree and got the shiny branch for Blue. But as the squirrel was coming down, he slipped and fell. Blue was very sad because his friend was hurt. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, we should be happy with what we have and not try to get things that are too hard to reach. And we should always be careful and make sure our friends are safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park, especially during sunset when the sky turned orange and pink. One day, Lily met a boy named Max. Max was persistent in trying to make Lily laugh, but she didn't find him funny. + +"Hey Lily, why don't you laugh? I'm really funny," said Max. + +"I don't think you're funny," replied Lily. + +Max was sad that he couldn't make Lily laugh. He tried and tried, but nothing worked. One day, Lily saw Max sitting alone on a bench during sunset. She went up to him and said, "You know, Max, I may not have laughed at your jokes, but I appreciate how persistent you are in trying to make me laugh. That's a good quality to have." + +Max smiled and they both watched the sunset together, laughing and playing. From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and enjoyed many sunsets together. The moral of the story is that persistence pays off and it's important to appreciate the qualities in others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with blocks. He would stack them up high and then knock them down. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store. She bought him a new set of blocks, but they were cheap. Timmy didn't mind though, he was just happy to have new blocks to play with. + +Timmy played with his new blocks all day long. He stacked them up and knocked them down over and over again. But then, he accidentally knocked over his mom's vase and it broke. His mom was upset and told him he had spoiled her vase. Timmy felt bad, but he didn't mean to do it. + +From then on, Timmy was more careful when he played with his blocks. He didn't want to spoil anything else. He still loved his cheap blocks though, and he continued to stack them up high and knock them down with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school and seeing his friends. One day, Timmy's teacher recommended that he try a harder book to read. Timmy was scared because he thought it would be too hard for him. But his teacher said he could do it. + +So Timmy took the book home and started reading. It was hard at first, but he kept trying. Soon, he was reading the book all by himself! Timmy felt proud and happy that he could do it. + +The moral of the story is that even if something seems too hard, you should try it anyway. You might surprise yourself! And it's important to always listen to your teacher, because they are there to help you be a good pupil. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to go fast and explore new places. One day, Red's mommy said, "Red, you need to be careful when you drive. You don't want to get hurt or hurt others." + +Red listened to his mommy and promised to be careful. He drove around the town and saw lots of things. He saw big trucks carrying fuel and little birds sleeping in their nests. + +As the sun started to set, Red got tired and decided to go home. He drove carefully, just like his mommy told him to. When he got home, he parked in his garage and went to sleep. + +The next day, Red woke up and remembered his mommy's words. He knew he had to be careful and always think about safety. From that day on, Red drove with care and made sure to never forget his mommy's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to climb trees and collect nuts. One day, Nutty saw a big, scary dog. Nutty was fearful and wanted to run away, but he decided to resist and stay put. + +Nutty sat very still and watched the dog. The dog sniffed around for a while, but eventually got bored and walked away. Nutty was very proud of himself for resisting his fear. + +After the dog was gone, Nutty continued to collect nuts. He found a big, juicy acorn and decided to take it back to his tree. As he was climbing up, he accidentally dropped the nut. Nutty was disappointed, but he knew there were more nuts to be found. + +From that day on, Nutty was no longer fearful. He knew that if he ever saw something scary again, he could resist and stay strong. And he also knew that even if he lost a nut, there would always be more to find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a big stack of toys. She wanted to play with them, but they were not hers. Her mom told her that they belonged to another child. + +Lily was sad, but she learned an important lesson. She learned that sometimes we cannot have everything we want. We must surrender and be happy with what we have. Her mom also told her that sharing is important, and that sometimes we can play with other children's toys if they let us. + +Lily felt happy again, and she went to play on the swings. Suddenly, she saw a rare butterfly flying nearby. She was so excited and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that it was a special butterfly, and that we must take care of rare things. Lily promised to always take care of the things that are rare and special. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who went to the park. They saw a big statue of a lion that looked terrible. The little girl was scared and wanted to nap in her mommy's lap. + +Suddenly, a naughty dog came and started barking at the statue. The lion statue fell down and broke into many pieces. The little girl started crying because she loved the statue. + +But then, a kind man came and said he could fix the statue. He took all the pieces and put them back together. The little girl was happy again and took a nap in the sun. The family thanked the man for helping them and they all went home with a smile. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy wanted some juice. He asked his mommy for some, and she gave him a cup of smooth juice. Timmy loved the juice and drank it all up. + +After he finished his juice, Timmy wanted to record a video of himself playing with his toys. He asked his mommy to help him, and she gave him her phone. Timmy was so happy and started to record himself playing. + +But then, Timmy accidentally dropped the phone and it broke. His mommy was very upset because she needed her phone for work. Timmy felt bad and started to cry. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with other people's things. And his mommy learned to keep her phone away from Timmy's reach. The end. +One sunny day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They brought a big bag of snacks and a plastic ball to play with. Timmy was so excited to play! + +As they were playing, a gust of wind came and scattered all their snacks on the ground. Timmy's mom felt sad because they couldn't eat them anymore. Timmy tried to help pick them up, but he got dizzy and fell over. + +A little girl saw what happened and came over to help. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you clean up. Let's put the snacks back in the bag and we can play with the ball together!" Timmy and his mom were very grateful and they all played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a red car. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to wash your toys!" + +Timmy didn't want to wash his toys because he thought they were clean enough. "But Mom, my toys are ordinary and don't need to be washed," he said. + +His mom replied, "Even ordinary toys need to be washed sometimes. It's important to keep them clean so they don't get germs." + +Timmy reluctantly agreed and started to wash his toys. He even washed his red car, which he loved so much. When he was finished, he realized that his toys looked even better than before. "Wow, Mom! My toys look so shiny and new!" he exclaimed. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to wash his toys regularly. He learned that even ordinary toys need a little cleaning sometimes. +One day, a little dog named Spot was feeling sad. His paw hurt and he couldn't play with his friends. His mom asked him what was wrong, and he said, "My paw hurts. I can't play with my friends." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Spot. We'll take care of your paw and make it better. Then you can play again." She encouraged him to rest and be patient. + +Spot's friends came to visit him and saw that he was busy reading a book. They asked him why he wasn't playing with them. Spot said, "My paw hurts. I can't play right now." + +His friends said, "We're sorry your paw hurts. We'll come back and play with you when it's better." They were kind and understanding. + +After a few days, Spot's paw felt better. His mom said, "Your paw is all better now, Spot. You can play with your friends again." Spot was happy and excited. He ran outside and played with his friends. They chased each other and had fun together. Spot was glad his mom encouraged him to rest and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to row in his boat on the lake. One day, Timmy saw a big, scary storm coming. He felt nervous and wanted to go back to shore, but he wasn't finished rowing yet. + +Suddenly, the wind picked up and Timmy's boat started rocking back and forth. He heard a loud thunderclap and saw a bright flash of lightning. Timmy knew he had to finish rowing quickly before the storm got worse. + +Just then, Timmy's mom called out to him from the shore. "Timmy, come back now! The storm is too dangerous!" Timmy felt conflicted. He wanted to finish rowing, but he also wanted to be safe. He decided to listen to his mom and rowed back to shore as fast as he could. When he got there, he was happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with Mittens when she heard a loud noise. It scared her and Mittens too. + +Lily went to check where the noise came from and saw that the faucet in the kitchen was leaking water. She knew it was bad because the water was making a big mess on the floor. + +Lily quickly called her mommy and daddy to show them the leak. They were happy that Lily told them because they didn't want the leak to get worse. They fixed the leak and Lily was no longer scared. She was happy that everything was okay again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and jump in puddles. One day, Lily went outside to play, but she forgot to put on her boots. Her mom reminded her to put them on, but Lily said she couldn't find them. + +Lily's little brother, Max, saw that she needed help. He went to look for her boots and found them under the bed. Max was very polite and brought the boots to Lily. She said "thank you" and put them on. + +Now that Lily had her boots on, she could jump in all the puddles she wanted. Max was happy he could help his sister and Lily was happy to play outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Mia who was always enthusiastic about everything. One day, Lily and Mia were playing in the park when they saw a big, black cloud in the sky. + +Lily said, "Sister, we need to hurry home before the rain comes." + +Mia replied, "Yes, let's go! I'm so excited to play in the rain!" + +They ran as fast as they could, but the rain started pouring down. They giggled and splashed in the puddles on their way home. When they got home, they were soaking wet but very happy. + +Their mom asked, "Why are you both so wet?" + +Mia said, "We played in the rain, Mom! It was so much fun!" + +Lily added, "And we had to hurry home before the rain got us!" + +Their mom smiled and said, "You two are always so enthusiastic about everything. I love it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big head and always wore a pretty bow in her hair. One day, Lily's mom wanted to teach her how to bake cookies. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to start. + +But as they began to measure the ingredients, Lily grew impatient. She wanted to eat the cookies right away! Her mom explained that they had to wait for the cookies to bake in the oven. Lily learned that sometimes it's important to be patient and wait for things to be ready. + +After the cookies were finished, Lily was so happy she had learned how to bake. She proudly showed her dad the cookies and even shared some with her friends. From that day on, Lily loved to bake and teach others how to make yummy treats! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small country. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a tree that was starting to rot and fall down. + +Lily's mommy said, "We need to be careful around this tree. It could fall and hurt us." + +Lily saw a little bird in the tree and said, "Mommy, we have to help the birdie. It looks helpless up there." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. Let's go back home and get some tools to help the birdie get out of the tree before it falls." + +Later that day, they came back with some tools and helped the birdie get out of the tree safely. Lily felt happy because they helped the birdie and made a new friend. From then on, Lily and the birdie played together every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her delicate paintbrushes. One day, she went to the park to observe the beautiful flowers. She saw a butterfly and wanted to paint it. So, she followed it and painted it on her canvas. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards her and knocked her over. Her paint and canvas went flying into the air and landed on the ground. Lily was very sad because her painting was ruined. She cried and cried until her mom came to pick her up. + +From then on, Lily was scared to go to the park and observe the flowers. She didn't want to paint anymore. But, her mom told her that accidents happen and she should keep painting. So, Lily picked up her paintbrush again, but she was never the same. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake so much! One day, her mom made a cake, but it was too spicy for Lily. She tasted it and made a face. "Yuck!" she said. + +Lily's mom felt bad that the cake was too spicy for her little girl. So, she decided to make another cake, but this time she made it sweet and delicious. When the cake was ready, Lily tasted it and smiled. "Yum!" she said. + +From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to ask if Lily wanted a spicy cake or a sweet cake. And Lily was always happy because she got to taste yummy cake that she loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. Benny was always bumping into things and knocking them over. One day, Benny was walking by the harbor when he saw a little crab stuck in a hole. + +"Hello, little crab! Do you need help?" asked Benny. + +"Yes, please! I can't get out of this hole. Can you squeeze me out?" replied the crab. + +Benny gently squeezed the crab and it popped out of the hole. The crab was so happy and thanked Benny for his help. + +"Thank you so much, Benny! You are a kind bear," said the crab. + +Benny felt happy too and continued on his way, being careful not to bump into anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but one day she tried a candy that was too sour. She made a sour face and said, "Yuck! This candy is sour!" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can change the candy to something sweeter." So they went to the store and found a bag of yummy gummy bears. Lily was happy and said, "I want to eat them now!" + +As she was eating, she accidentally bit her finger. She cried and said, "Ouch! My finger hurts!" Her mom kissed her finger and said, "It's okay, Lily. The pain will change soon." And sure enough, after a few minutes, the pain went away and Lily was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she built a snowman with her friend, Timmy. They put a carrot for the nose and stones for the eyes. The snowman looked like an angel with white wings. + +But then, the sun came out and it got warm. Lily and Timmy went inside for lunch. When they came back outside, the snowman had started to melt. The carrot nose had fallen off and the stones had disappeared. The snowman didn't look like an angel anymore. It looked sad and dark. + +Lily felt sad too. She learned that things can change quickly and that it's important to enjoy them while they last. She promised to make the most of each moment from then on. And she never forgot the lesson she learned from the melting snowman. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max loved to play with his red wagon. He would set his toys in the wagon and pull it around the yard. + +One day, Max's friend, a cat named Bella, came to play. Bella was very intelligent and liked to play games. Max asked Bella if she wanted to play with his wagon. Bella said yes and set her toy mouse in the wagon. + +Max and Bella pulled the wagon together and had so much fun. They went up and down hills and even raced each other. Max thought Bella was the most intelligent cat he knew. + +When it was time for Bella to go home, Max set her toy mouse back in her paws. Bella thanked Max for a fun day and said goodbye. Max went to bed happy, knowing he had a great friend to play with and a fun wagon to ride in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball, and he loved to throw it high up in the sky. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend had a shiny iron toy car that made Timmy envious. He wanted to play with it too. + +Timmy asked his friend if he could play with the iron car, but his friend said no. So, Timmy decided to throw his ball up in the air, but it accidentally hit the iron car and broke it. Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his friend. His friend forgave him and they continued to play together. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's not nice to be envious and that throwing things can sometimes lead to accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She dreamed of going on a safari to see all the animals in the wild. One day, her mom said they could go on a safari trip, and Lily was very happy. + +They packed their bags and went on a long journey to Africa. When they arrived, they saw many animals, but Lily noticed something strange. There was a lion that looked very hungry and angry. She was scared, but her mom said they could stay safe in the car. + +As they drove through the safari, they saw many more animals, but the lion was always there, watching them. Lily had to decide if she wanted to keep looking at the animals or leave the safari. She thought about it and decided to stay because she wanted to see more animals. + +Finally, they finished the safari and went back to their hotel. Lily was happy to have seen all the animals, but she was also relieved to be safe. She realized that even though the lion was attractive, it was also dangerous. From then on, she knew that sometimes it's important to decide what's best for ourselves, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to swim in her pool. Her pool was big and blue. She liked to splash and play in the water with her toys. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly flying around her pool. She wanted to catch it, so she got out of the pool and ran after it. She chased the butterfly all around the yard, but it was too fast for her to catch. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't catch the butterfly, but then she remembered that she was flexible. She decided to do some stretches and practice her swimming so she could be even more flexible. Maybe then she could catch the butterfly next time it came around. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a big tree. The birdie loved to fly around and see the world. One day, the birdie flew far, far away and found a charming country with lots of trees and flowers. The birdie was tired, so it decided to rest on a branch. While resting, the birdie saw many animals and had lots of fun exploring the country. When it was time to go home, the birdie flew back to its tree and rested again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was feeling very sad and miserable. She cried and cried until her mommy came to her room. "What's wrong, my sweet Lily?" her mommy asked. "I had a bad dream," Lily replied, still crying. + +Mommy hugged her tightly and said, "Don't worry, it's just a dream. It's all over now. Look outside, see how beautiful the stars are tonight? They are shining just for you." Lily stopped crying and looked outside. She saw the stars twinkling in the dark night sky. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Lily said, feeling much better. "Yes, they are," mommy replied. "Now, close your eyes and imagine yourself flying up to the stars. You can visit them anytime you want in your dreams." Lily smiled and closed her eyes. She fell asleep, dreaming of flying among the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled over a big land. He was a serious king who always wore a crown on his head. One day, a little girl went to see the king. She said, "King, I have a problem. My dog is sick and I don't know what to do." The king replied, "Don't worry little girl, I will help you. But first, tell me the truth. Did you lie about your dog being sick?" The little girl felt bad and said, "Yes, I lied. My dog is not really sick. I just wanted to see you." The king smiled and said, "It's okay to tell the truth. I will still help you and your dog. Let's go see the royal vet." The little girl was happy that the king was kind and understanding. From that day on, she promised to always tell the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear. The bear lived in a big forest with many trees and flowers. One day, the bear decided to go to the university. He wanted to learn many new things. + +When the bear arrived at the university, he saw many people. They were all very smart and kind. The bear was happy to be there. He listened to the teachers and learned many new things. + +After a while, the bear decided to turn back to his home in the forest. He was very happy because he learned many new things at the university. When he got home, he told his animal friends all about his adventure. They were happy for him and they all learned something new too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her best friend, a little boy named Max. One day, they found a long rope on the ground. Max said, "Let's measure how long it is!" Lily said, "What does measure mean?" + +Max explained, "It means we find out how long the rope is. We can use a ruler or a tape measure." Lily said, "Oh, I understand now!" They measured the rope and found out it was ten feet long. Then, they decided to play a game with it. + +They tied a knot in the middle of the rope and played tug-of-war. Lily said, "I hope this knot is reliable so it doesn't come undone!" Max said, "Don't worry, I tied it really tight." They played tug-of-war for a while and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, they untied the knot and said goodbye. They couldn't wait to play again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. He would practice every day after school. Timmy was very good at basketball and he loved to perform for his family. + +One day, Timmy had a creative idea. He wanted to make a new basketball game with his friends. They would have to jump and run to get the ball in the basket. Timmy was so excited to perform his new game for his family. + +When Timmy's family came to watch him play, he showed them his new game. They were so impressed with his creative idea. Timmy was very happy that he could perform for his family and show them his love for basketball. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max heard a loud noise and stopped to listen. It was the police car driving by with its sirens on! + +Max and his friends were curious and went to see what was happening. They saw the police helping a lost little boy find his way back home. Max was happy to see the police helping people. + +From that day on, Max listened carefully for any noises that might mean someone needed help. And he knew that if he ever needed help, he could always count on the kind police officers to come to his rescue. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the river with his friends. They would build a raft out of sticks and float down the river together. One day, Timmy's friend Billy made fun of him because he couldn't swim very well. Timmy felt embarrassed and sad. + +Timmy wanted to quit playing with Billy and his friends, but he loved building rafts and floating down the river too much. He decided to practice swimming every day so that he could get better. After a few weeks, Timmy was able to swim across the river all by himself! He felt proud and happy. + +The next time Timmy's friends wanted to build a raft and float down the river, Timmy joined in. Billy tried to make fun of him again, but Timmy didn't feel embarrassed anymore. He knew he had worked hard and improved. Timmy and his friends had a great time on their raft, and Timmy was glad he didn't quit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress and a pink bow in her hair. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her brother, Max, came and took her favorite toy. Lily tried to get it back, but Max held it high above his head. + +Lily's arm hurt when Max pulled it, but she didn't want to cry. Instead, she started to laugh. Max didn't understand why Lily was laughing, but it made him feel bad. He gave Lily back her toy and said sorry for hurting her arm. + +From that day on, Max and Lily played together nicely. They even laughed together when they made silly faces. Lily's arm felt better, and she was happy to have her toy back. And Max was happy to make Lily laugh. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max had a long tail that he loved to swing from tree to tree with. One day, Max saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. The bird was sad and scared. + +Max asked the bird, "What's wrong?" The bird said, "I fell from my nest and I'm lost. I don't know what to do." Max said, "Don't worry, I'll support you. I'll help you find your way back to your nest." + +Max carried the bird on his back and they went on an adventure together. The bird was obedient and listened to Max's instructions. They searched high and low until they finally found the bird's nest. The bird was so happy to be home again. + +Max learned that it's important to support others who need help, and that being obedient and listening to others can lead to great things. From that day on, Max and the bird became great friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was yellow and loved to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky saw a patch of flowers and decided to take a break from swimming. Ducky paused to admire the pretty colors of the flowers. Suddenly, Ducky noticed a bug on his wing. He tried to shake it off, but it wouldn't budge. Ducky waddled over to his friend, a frog named Froggy, and asked for help. Froggy carefully removed the bug from Ducky's wing and they continued to enjoy the sunny day by the patch of flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Billy said, "Can you please lend me your toy car? I promise I'll give it back soon." Timmy thought about it and decided to be nice and lend his toy car to Billy. + +As they played together, Timmy and Billy imagined they were driving around the world in the toy car. They pretended to go through mountains, over rivers, and even into space. Suddenly, they saw a fierce dragon blocking their path. But Timmy and Billy were brave and scared the dragon away. + +After they finished playing, Billy gave the toy car back to Timmy and said, "Thank you for lending me your toy car. We had so much fun traveling around the world together." Timmy smiled and felt happy that he was able to share and have fun with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the park with his mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a vendor selling ice cream. Timmy's eyes got big and he said "ice cream, please!" The vendor smiled and gave Timmy an easy-to-hold cone. Timmy's face spread into a big smile as he enjoyed his treat. + +After finishing his ice cream, Timmy and his parents played on the swings and slides. Timmy loved the feeling of the wind spreading through his hair as he went down the slide. As the sun started to set, they headed back home. Timmy fell asleep in the car, dreaming about the fun day he had at the park with the ice cream vendor. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's daddy took him to the park to play. While they were playing, they saw a man with a gun. Timmy's daddy was scared, but he knew he had to protect Timmy. He called the police and they came to provide help. + +Timmy's daddy was proud of himself for being brave, but he was also ashamed that he couldn't protect Timmy from everything. The police caught the man with the gun and Timmy was safe. Timmy's daddy hugged him tight and promised to always keep him safe. Timmy was happy to be with his daddy, and they went home to tell mommy about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. Lily grabbed a plate and put it on the table. But then, she accidentally dropped the plate on the floor and it broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom was upset and told her that she needed to be more careful. Lily felt sad and wanted to make it up to her mom. So, she decided to sing a song for her while she cleaned up the broken plate. She sang a slow and sweet song that made her mom smile. + +After that, Lily learned to be more careful with the plates and helped set the table every day. She also loved to sing for her mom and they would often sing together while they did the dishes. They were happy and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and wear her fancy cap. One day, she went to a party with her friends. They all wore their fancy clothes and danced to the music. + +Suddenly, Lily's cap fell off her head and into a puddle of mud. She felt sad and didn't want to dance anymore. Her friends saw how sad she was and decided to help. They cleaned her cap and put it back on her head. + +Lily was so happy and started to dance again. But then, another girl accidentally stepped on her cap and it got squished. Lily was upset again and didn't know what to do. + +Her friends came up with an idea to make a new cap for her. They used colorful paper and stickers to make it look even fancier than before. Lily was overjoyed and danced happily with her friends all night long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to have a sleepover with her best friend, Emma. But her room was very hard to clean. Lily asked her mom to help her prepare the room for the sleepover. + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can clean your room together." But when they started cleaning, they found a big mess! Lily's toys were everywhere and there was dust on the shelves. It was hard work to clean it all up. + +Lily and her mom worked together for a long time, but they finally finished preparing the room. Lily was so happy when Emma came over and saw the clean room. They had so much fun playing together and even slept in a tent they made. In the end, Lily was glad she worked hard to prepare the room for her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin named Dolly who lived in a clear blue sea. Dolly loved to swim and play with her friends all day long. One day, while Dolly was swimming, she saw a little bird who wanted to fly but couldn't because it had a broken wing. + +Dolly asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I want to fly but I can't because my wing is broken." Dolly replied, "Don't worry, I will help you fly." So, Dolly took the bird on her back and flew with the bird over the clear blue sea. + +As they were flying, they saw a big shark who wanted to eat them. Dolly was scared and said, "We need to fly faster!" The bird said, "I will flap my wings as fast as I can." Together, they flew faster and faster until they were safe. + +After they landed, the bird said, "Thank you for helping me fly. I learned that friends can help each other when they are in trouble." And Dolly learned that even though she was scared, she could be brave and help her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing with their equipment. Timmy had a black ball that he loved to play with. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball rolled into the street. Timmy knew he shouldn't go into the street to get it, but he really wanted his ball back. His friend, Johnny, said, "Timmy, you shouldn't go into the street. It's not safe." + +Timmy thought about what Johnny said and realized he needed to behave and listen to his friend. He waited until the street was clear and then ran to get his ball. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to friends and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with Mittens when she saw smoke coming from the kitchen. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's smoke in the kitchen. What should we do?" + +Mommy said, "We need to clean the kitchen so there won't be any more smoke. Let's go clean it together." So, Lily and her mommy went to the kitchen and cleaned up all the dirty dishes and the stove. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mommy said, "Remember, Lily, it's important to keep our home clean so we can stay healthy and safe. We don't want any more smoke in our kitchen. Always help mommy clean, okay?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. I will always help you clean." From that day on, Lily helped her mommy clean the house every day and they never had any more smoke in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah who always liked to sing. One day, Lily asked Sarah to sing a song for her. Sarah said she would, but she had to go to the store first. + +Lily waited and waited, but Sarah didn't come back. Lily was sad because she really wanted to hear Sarah's voice. Suddenly, Sarah came back and sang a beautiful song for Lily. + +Lily was so happy that she promised to always share her toys with Sarah. Sarah thought that was really nice of Lily and told her she wasn't stupid like she sometimes thought. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always kept their promises to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school because he got to play with his friends and learn new things. His teacher, Miss Sally, was always honest with him and taught him to be honest too. + +One day, Timmy got sick and had to stay home from school. He felt sad because he hoped he wouldn't miss anything fun. But Miss Sally sent him a special video message to watch at home so he wouldn't miss out on learning. + +Timmy was so happy to see his teacher and learn new things even though he was at home. He felt grateful for Miss Sally's honesty and for the special video message. From that day on, Timmy knew that even when he couldn't go to school, he could still learn and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very handsome and kind. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He saw a mysterious bird in a tree. The bird was very colorful and had a long tail. The prince wanted to take a picture of the bird, but he didn't have a camera. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter who wanted to shoot the bird. The prince quickly ran to the hunter and told him not to shoot the bird. The hunter listened to the prince and walked away. The prince was very happy that he saved the bird's life. +Once upon a time, there was a big snowstorm in winter. The snow was so high that it covered everything. A little girl named Lily wanted to play outside, but she was too scared to go out in the snow. Her mommy made her a warm coat and served her hot chocolate to make her feel better. + +Lily decided to make a snowman in the backyard. She rolled a big ball of snow and put it on top of another ball. Then she added sticks for arms, rocks for eyes, and a carrot for a nose. It was the most original snowman she had ever seen! + +Lily was so proud of her snowman that she invited her friends over to see it. They all played in the snow and had fun together. They made snow angels, had snowball fights, and even built a snow fort. Lily was happy that she faced her fear of the snow and had a great time with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she saw a cute little car at the toy store. She wanted it so badly, but it was on a high shelf and she couldn't reach it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you help me reach the car, please?" Her mommy picked her up and she was able to get the car. Lily was so happy and excited to play with her new toy. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her car when her friend, Max, came over. Max said, "Wow, that car is so cute! Can I play with it too?" Lily replied, "Sure, let's play together!" They had so much fun racing the car around and pretending to go on adventures. + +From that day on, Lily and Max played together all the time and had many more fun adventures with their cute little car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she lost her tooth while eating an apple. She was sad because her tooth was different from the others. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my tooth is gone. Can you help me find it?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's print out a picture of a tooth fairy and put it under your pillow. Maybe she will leave you a surprise!" + +Lily was excited and went to bed with the tooth fairy picture. The next morning, she woke up to find a shiny coin under her pillow. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, tooth fairy!" + +From that day on, Lily knew that even though her tooth was different, it was still special. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was a weird hippo because he loved to wear a hat on his head. One day, Harry was walking in the jungle when he saw his friend, the monkey. + +"Hello, Harry! What are you doing?" asked the monkey. + +"I'm just walking around. I like to hang out in the jungle," replied Harry. + +"That's cool. Do you want to come hang out with me in the tree?" asked the monkey. + +"Sure, that sounds like fun!" said Harry. + +So, Harry climbed up the tree and hung out with the monkey. They chatted about all sorts of things, like what they liked to eat and what games they liked to play. Harry was so happy to have a friend like the monkey. From that day on, they hung out together every day and had lots of fun adventures in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a normal nose just like everyone else. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "What do you want to name your nose?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to name my nose, 'Sniffy' because it likes to sniff things." + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's a funny name for a nose." + +Lily giggled and said, "I think it's a good name for my nose." + +From that day on, Lily called her nose Sniffy and she loved it even more than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved looking at the moon at night. He thought it was very pretty and important. One night, Timmy was looking at the moon when he saw a monster coming to destroy it. + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, mommy, there's a monster coming to destroy the moon! We have to stop it!" + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll call the superheroes to help us." + +The superheroes came and fought the monster. They saved the moon and Timmy was very happy. He said, "Thank you, superheroes. You saved the important moon!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in a forest. The bear was very strong and loved to climb up and down the stairs. One day, while the bear was climbing the stairs, he saw a small bird sitting on a branch. The bird was chirping loudly and the bear asked, "What's wrong little bird?" + +The bird said, "I can't fly anymore. I've hurt my wing and I can't go up or down." The bear felt sad for the bird and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." The bear climbed up the stairs and brought the bird down with him. + +The bear took care of the bird and helped him get better. After a few days, the bird's wing healed and he was able to fly again. The bird was very happy and thanked the bear for his help. From that day on, the bear and the bird became good friends and would often climb up and down the stairs together. The bear never quit helping his friends and always tried to make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and trees. One day, she decided to paint a picture of a big yellow sun. + +Lily's mom came in and saw her painting. "Wow, Lily! You are such a good painter! Your picture looks so beautiful!" she said. + +But Lily was not happy. She looked at her painting and saw a shadow on it. "Oh no! There's a shadow on my painting. I need to fix it!" she said. + +Lily tried to paint over the shadow, but it didn't work. She started to cry. "I'm not successful at painting. I can't do it," she said. But her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are a great painter. You just need to keep trying. And remember, shadows can make a painting even more beautiful." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her toy boat in the pond. One day, she sailed too far and her boat got stuck in the weeds. She cried for help, but no one heard her. + +Suddenly, a friendly frog appeared and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" She explained her problem and the frog offered to help. He swam through the weeds and retrieved her boat. Lily was so happy and grateful that she hugged the frog. + +Afterwards, Lily went home and told her mom about her adventure. She said, "Mommy, I had a fun memory today. The frog helped me sail my boat and everything went back to normal." Her mom smiled and hugged her, happy that Lily had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her colorful cubes. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the groceries. "Lily, can you help me carry the bag?" her mommy asked. "Sure!" said Lily, feeling proud that she could help. + +As they walked to the car, Lily saw a big scale outside the store. "What's that?" she asked her mommy. "It's a scale. It weighs things to see how heavy they are," her mommy explained. "Can we weigh my cubes?" asked Lily. "Of course!" said her mommy, smiling. + +At the scale, Lily put her cubes one by one. "This one is light," she said. "And this one is heavy!" she giggled. "I'm so proud of you for helping me and learning new things," said her mommy. Lily smiled, feeling happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Blue. Blue loved to hop around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Blue went to school with his folder full of papers. He was very excited to show his teacher all the work he had done. + +As he was walking to his classroom, Blue saw a big puddle in his way. He didn't want to get his blue fur wet, so he decided to hop over it. He took a big hop and landed safely on the other side. + +When he got to his classroom, Blue showed his teacher his folder. She was very impressed with all of his hard work. She gave him a big hug and told him how proud she was. Blue felt very happy and proud of himself too. From that day on, he knew that if he ever came across a puddle, he could just hop over it and keep going. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a huge tree. The owl was very smart and knew many things. He had a lot of wisdom. + +One day, the owl saw a group of ants working hard to carry food to their nest. The owl watched them for a while and thought to himself, "Those ants are very hardworking." + +The next day, the owl decided to help the ants. He flew down and used his huge wings to help carry the food to their nest. The ants were very grateful for the owl's help. + +From that day on, the owl and the ants became good friends. The owl shared his wisdom with the ants and they taught him about hard work. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to crawl around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a shiny hanger on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Lulu. + +Lulu said, "Wow, that hanger is so pretty! Can I have it?" + +Benny thought for a moment and said, "I'm sorry, Lulu. I want to keep it for myself. I'm impatient and I want to play with it right now." + +Lulu understood and they continued to play together. But Benny couldn't stop thinking about the hanger. He crawled back to where he found it and picked it up again. But this time, he saw a little bird who looked sad. + +Benny asked the bird, "What's wrong?" + +The bird said, "I lost my shiny hanger and I'm so sad." + +Benny knew what he had to do. He crawled over to the bird and gave her the hanger. The bird was so happy and thanked Benny. Benny felt happy too because he made a new friend and helped her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the grass. One day, Benny found a big pocket on the ground. He looked inside and saw some carrots and lettuce. Benny was so happy! + +He decided to lay down and eat his snack. As he was munching away, he saw a bird flying by. The bird looked very tired and sad. Benny asked the bird what was wrong. The bird said he had lost his nest and didn't know where to go. + +Benny was an honest bunny and wanted to help the bird. He told the bird he could stay in his pocket until he found a new home. The bird was so grateful and hopped into the pocket. Benny felt happy to have helped a new friend. From that day on, Benny and the bird were the best of friends and had many adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies and always wanted to eat them. One day, her mom baked some cookies for her, but they were too hard to eat. Lily was sad and said, "Mommy, these cookies are too hard. I can't eat them." + +Mommy replied, "It's because I left them in the oven for too long. I'm sorry, Lily." + +Lily was still sad and said, "But I really wanted to eat cookies." + +Mommy thought for a moment and said, "Let's put the cookies in a jar and wait for them to rise. Maybe they will become soft and yummy again." + +So they put the cookies in a jar and waited. After a while, the cookies rose and became soft again. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! These cookies are yummy now!" +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with lots of wild animals. One day, a little rabbit named Benny went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big fire that was spreading fast. Benny knew he had to do something to prevent the fire from hurting his animal friends. + +Benny ran as fast as he could to the nearby river and brought back water to put out the fire. He worked hard to stop the fire from spreading and saved the forest. All the wild animals were very happy and thankful to Benny. + +After the fire was out, Benny's friends wanted to do something nice for him. They decided to throw a party and give him a cheap but special gift to show their appreciation. Benny felt very loved and happy knowing he had prevented a disaster and helped his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles lived in a big, blue ocean with lots of other fish. Bubbles liked to swim and play with his friends all day long. + +One day, Bubbles saw a big, spicy pepper floating in the water. He thought it looked yummy and tried to take a bite, but it was too spicy for him! Suddenly, he heard a loud snap and got scared. + +Bubbles swam away as fast as he could, but he still felt scared. He realized that life in the ocean can be dangerous sometimes. From that day on, Bubbles was more careful and didn't try to eat spicy things anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a daisy. The daisy was small and white. The sun would rise every day and shine on the daisy. The daisy loved the sun because it made it strong and tall. One day, it rained a lot. The rain was thick and heavy. The daisy was sad because it couldn't see the sun. But the next day, the sun rose again and the daisy was happy once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but she didn't like cleaning up after herself. Her mommy always told her to put her toys back on the bookcase when she was done playing, but Lily was too lazy. + +One day, Lily's mommy got very angry because Lily wouldn't clean up her toys. She told Lily that she needed to learn to be persistent and always clean up after herself. Lily didn't know what "persistent" meant, but her mommy explained it to her. She said that it meant to keep trying even when something is hard. + +Lily's mommy decided to teach her a lesson. She made Lily clean up all of her toys and put them back on the bookcase. It was hard work, but Lily was persistent and didn't give up. When she was done, she felt very proud of herself. From that day on, Lily always remembered to clean up after herself and be persistent in everything she did. The moral of the story is that it's important to be persistent and always clean up after yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to jog with her mommy. They would jog every morning in the park. One day, when they were jogging, Lily's mommy noticed that her shoes were too tight. Lily's mommy said, "My shoes are too tight, I might miss jogging tomorrow." + +Lily didn't want her mommy to miss jogging, so she suggested they go to the store and buy new shoes. They went to the store and found the perfect shoes for her mommy. They were just the right size and very comfortable. + +The next day, they woke up early and put on their jogging shoes. They went to the park and started jogging. Suddenly, Lily's mommy stopped and said, "Oh no, I forgot my water bottle at home. I might miss jogging today." + +But Lily had an idea. She said, "Don't worry mommy, I'll go get the water bottle and meet you back here." And so, Lily jogged all the way back home to get the water bottle and then jogged back to the park. Her mommy was so happy and proud of her. They continued jogging together and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was very rich and had a big castle. The king wanted to design a new crown because his old one was too small. He asked the best designers in the kingdom to help him. + +One day, a terrible storm came and destroyed the castle. The king was sad because he lost his crown and his home. But the designers had an idea. They designed a new castle for the king that was even better than the old one. And they also designed a new crown that fit perfectly on his head. + +The king was very happy and grateful to the designers. He gave them lots of gold and jewels as a reward. From that day on, the king and the designers were the best of friends and worked together on many more designs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. He would make the boat sail around and around, pretending he was a captain. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park. They saw a man taking pictures with a camera. Timmy was curious and asked his mommy what the man was doing. She explained that the man was taking pictures to remember the nice day. + +Timmy felt lucky because his mommy let him take a picture with her camera too. He smiled and said, "I'm a good photographer." Later, Timmy went home and played with his toy boat some more, imagining he was sailing on a big adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved puppies very much and always wanted one for herself. One day, her neighbor brought home a cute little puppy and Lily became very envious. She wanted a puppy just like that too. + +But one day, Lily saw that the puppy was suffering. She was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her about the puppy. Her mom took her to the neighbor's house and they all saw that the puppy was sick. They took the puppy to the vet and the vet made the puppy feel better. + +From that day on, Lily learned that having a puppy was a big responsibility and that she needed to take good care of it. She also learned that she didn't need to be envious of others and that helping others was more important than wanting things for herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and put them away. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he said no. + +His mom got angry and told him that if he didn't clean up, she would take away his toys. Timmy didn't want that to happen, so he started to clean up. But he didn't know where to put everything. + +His mom came to help him and showed him where to put his toys. After they were all put away, Timmy felt happy and his mom's face lit up with a smile. She was proud of Timmy for listening and helping fill up the toy box. From then on, Timmy knew that it was important to clean up after himself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there was a hunter. The hunter was very hungry. He had not eaten anything for many days. He wanted to find something to eat. + +One day, the hunter saw a rabbit. He tried to catch the rabbit, but the rabbit was too fast. The hunter was sad because he was still hungry. + +Suddenly, the hunter saw a big apple tree. He climbed the tree and picked some apples. He was happy because he had found something to eat. The hunter learned that sometimes, it's better to see what's around you before trying to catch something. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear named Betsy. Betsy was playing in the forest with her friend, a bunny named Benny. They were having fun until Betsy got her paw stuck in a tree. She tried to get it out, but it was too difficult. + +Benny saw Betsy struggling and asked, "What's wrong, Betsy?" + +"I can't get my paw out of this tree," Betsy replied. + +Benny thought for a moment and then said, "I know what to do. Hang on tight!" Benny then grabbed onto Betsy's paw and pulled with all his might. After a few tries, Betsy's paw finally came loose. + +"Thank you, Benny!" Betsy exclaimed. "You saved me!" + +Benny smiled and said, "That's what friends are for." From that day on, Betsy and Benny were even closer friends than before. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a big dog and thought it was interesting. She asked her mom a question about the dog, but her mom didn't hear her because she was talking to someone else. Lily felt sad that her mom ignored her question. + +Lily decided to play on the swings instead. She went very high and felt like she was flying. Suddenly, a boy came and asked her a question about her favorite color. Lily was happy someone wanted to talk to her. She answered his question and they became friends. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even if someone ignores her question, there will always be someone else who wants to talk to her. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Ostrich. Ostrich had long legs and a long neck. Ostrich was gifted and could run very fast. + +One day, Ostrich met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Ostrich, "Do you belong to anyone?" Ostrich replied, "No, I don't belong to anyone. I am free to run wherever I want." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have a gift for you, Ostrich." She gave Ostrich a shiny necklace. Ostrich was very happy and thanked Lily for the gift. From that day on, Ostrich and Lily became good friends and Ostrich would often run to visit her. +One day, a brave little girl named Lily wanted to go to the train station. She asked her mommy, "Can we go to the station today?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can go to the station." + +Lily was so happy and excited to go to the station. She packed her favorite toy and said, "Let's go, mommy!" They walked together to the station. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a big train waiting for passengers. She said, "Wow, the train is so big! Can we go on it?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can go on the train." + +Lily and her mommy got on the train and went for a ride. Lily felt very brave because she was on a big train. She said, "I love going to the station with you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car, which she would push around the room. One day, Lily had an idea. She wanted to make her car go fast, so she decided to spin the wheels really fast. + +But when she tried to spin the wheels, she accidentally broke them. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her car anymore. Her mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her car and how she broke it. + +Her mom had an idea too. She took the broken car and fixed it, making it go even faster than before. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to play with her car again. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things go wrong, there is always a way to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet. It could fly high in the sky and go very fast. One day, the jet had a difficult time flying. It started to shake and make loud noises. The pilot knew something was wrong, so he had to part ways with the jet and land safely on the ground. The jet was sad to be left behind, but happy that everyone was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. He had a great time playing with his toys and running around. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to play a game of cops and robbers. Timmy was the cop and Billy was the robber. They made a gate out of cardboard boxes and pretended it was the jail. + +Suddenly, Billy took out a toy gun and said, "I'm going to shoot you, Timmy!" Timmy got scared and ran away. Billy followed him and accidentally tripped on the gate. The gate fell on Billy and hurt him badly. + +Timmy felt very sad and called for help. Billy had to go to the hospital and couldn't play with Timmy for a long time. Timmy learned that playing with guns and pretending to shoot is not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very thirsty and wanted some juice. She walked to the nearby store and asked the storekeeper for a large glass of juice. The storekeeper gave her a huge glass of juice and Ellie drank it all up. + +Suddenly, a group of small monkeys appeared and started throwing bananas at Ellie. Ellie didn't know what to do, so she decided to surrender. The monkeys stopped throwing bananas and Ellie felt safe again. She went back home feeling happy and satisfied with her large glass of juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big rug in her room that was pink and fluffy. Lily loved to play on her rug and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, Lily decided to try and jump over her rug. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. She felt sad and frustrated. + +But then, Lily's mom came in and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can be successful if you keep trying." So Lily kept trying and practicing, and eventually she was able to jump over her rug! She felt so happy and proud of herself. From that day on, Lily knew that if she kept trying, she could be successful at anything she wanted to do. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bunny. He loved to bounce around the forest and play with his friends. One day, he found a waffle on the ground. It was big and yummy-looking, so he picked it up and took a bite. + +Suddenly, the bunny started to feel funny. His tummy was hurting and he didn't feel so good. He realized that the waffle wasn't a good idea after all. He bounced his way back to his burrow and took a nap. + +When he woke up, his tummy felt better. He learned that sometimes things that look good aren't always good for you. From then on, the bunny stuck to eating carrots and bouncing around with his friends. +Once upon a time, a boy named Jack was playing with his toy car. Suddenly, he dropped it and it broke into pieces. Jack started to cry. + +His mom came to him and asked, "What happened, Jack?" + +"My car is broken," Jack said with a sad face. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," his mom said. + +Jack stopped crying and smiled. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You always make me happy." + +Suddenly, Jack's sister came into the room and yelled, "What's going on?" + +"Jack's car is broken, but we can fix it," their mom replied. + +"I want to help too!" Jack's sister said excitedly. + +Together, they fixed the broken car and Jack was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his owner. One day, Max ran too far and got lost. His owner searched and searched, but couldn't find him. + +Just when Max thought he would be lost forever, a kind firefighter came to rescue him. The firefighter had a big truck and a loud siren. Max was scared, but the firefighter was tough and gentle at the same time. He took Max back to his owner, who was so happy to see him again. + +But the happy ending didn't last long. A few days later, Max's owner forgot to renew his license. When they went back to the park, a mean dog catcher took Max away. The firefighter tried to rescue him again, but it was too late. Max was taken to the pound and never saw his owner again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny found a switch on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They didn't know what it was for, so Benny decided to press it. Suddenly, the trees started to sneeze! Benny and his friends laughed and sneezed too. + +After a while, the sneezing stopped and Benny realized that pressing the switch was a stupid thing to do. He apologized to his friends and promised to be more careful in the future. They forgave him and continued to play together happily in the forest. From that day on, Benny always made sure to ask before touching anything new. +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 a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked by a big tree and Lily saw a squirrel run up the side of it. + +"Look, mommy and daddy! Did you see what happen?" Lily asked excitedly. + +"Yes, we saw the squirrel climb up the tree," mommy said. + +As they continued walking, they saw a bakery. The smell of fresh bread and cookies filled the air. + +"Oh, that smells tasty!" Lily said. + +Mommy and daddy decided to buy some treats for Lily to enjoy. They got a yummy chocolate chip cookie for her. When they got home, Lily took a bite and smiled. + +"This cookie is so tasty!" she said. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for squirrels climbing trees and enjoyed tasty treats from the bakery. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max liked to eat bananas, but he didn't know how to prepare them. One day, Max saw his friend Sally eating a yummy banana. Sally showed Max how to peel the banana and eat it. Max was happy to learn how to prepare bananas. + +The next day, Max wanted to prepare his own banana. He found a banana and tried to peel it, but it was too hard. Max felt ashamed that he couldn't do it. His friend Sally saw him struggling and helped him peel the banana. Max was happy and grateful. + +From that day on, Max knew how to prepare bananas and felt proud of himself. He thanked Sally for helping him and shared his bananas with her. They both enjoyed their bananas together and had a fun day playing in the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who worked very hard. She would go away to work every day and come back home tired. One day, she took a photo of her family and said it was very important. She put the photo in a special place so she could look at it when she missed her family. The little girl looked at the photo too and said, "Mommy, you work so hard for us. We love you!" The mommy smiled and hugged her little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Sammy found a shiny acorn. He was so happy and couldn't wait to show his friends. + +Sammy ran to his friends and said, "Look what I found! It's a shiny acorn!" His friends were impressed and wanted to play with it too. But Sammy was impatient and didn't want to share. He said, "No! It's mine! I found it first!" + +His friends were sad and didn't want to play with him anymore. Sammy felt lonely and realized he made a mistake. He wanted to say sorry, but he didn't know how. So, he decided to dress up as a clown and make his friends laugh. + +But when Sammy was practicing his clown tricks, he accidentally tripped and fell on the shiny acorn. The acorn broke into a million pieces and Sammy felt so sad. He realized that being selfish and impatient was not worth losing his friends. Sammy learned an important lesson that day and promised to always share and be patient with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, while she was playing in the park, she discovered a shiny rock. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily went to her grandma's house. Grandma showed her an old photo album with pictures of when her mommy was a little girl. Lily looked at the pictures and remembered some things from when she was a baby too. She said, "I have a memory of when I was a baby and I cried a lot." + +As the day went on, Lily started to feel a little bored. She wanted to play with something fun. She remembered the shiny rock she found earlier and pulled it out of her pocket. It was so pretty and not dull at all! She played with it for a while and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the ocean and explore the beach. One day, Timmy was playing in the sand when he noticed the tide was coming in. The tide was getting higher and higher, and Timmy knew he needed to find a safe place to hide. + +Timmy looked around and saw a big rock that he could hide under. But the rock was too hard for him to climb up onto. Timmy was worried he wouldn't be able to get to safety in time. Just then, a friendly seagull named Sammy flew over and saw Timmy struggling. + +Sammy knew he had to provide help to Timmy. He swooped down and picked up Timmy with his beak, carrying him safely to the top of the rock. Timmy was so grateful to Sammy for helping him during the tide. From that day on, Timmy and Sammy became the best of friends and would always look out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a man with a big weapon. Tim was scared and ran away. + +Later, Tim saw the man again and asked him, "Why do you have a weapon?" The man replied, "I am a soldier and I use it to protect people." Tim was eager to know more and asked, "Can I see it?" + +The soldier showed Tim the weapon and explained how it worked. Tim was fascinated and asked if he could wave it around. The soldier laughed and said, "No, it's not a toy. It's very dangerous." + +Tim learned that weapons are not toys and should only be used by grown-ups who know how to use them. From that day on, Tim was more careful when he saw weapons and always remembered what the soldier had told him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, he noticed that one of the wheels was broken and it wouldn't move anymore. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his car anymore. + +But then, his dad came into the room and saw Timmy's sad face. He asked Timmy what was wrong and Timmy showed him the broken wheel. His dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can replace the broken wheel with a new one." Timmy was excited and watched as his dad took a screwdriver and unscrewed the old wheel. + +After a few minutes, his dad put the new wheel on and screwed it in place. Timmy's car was fixed and he was so happy! He thanked his dad and went back to playing with his car, driving it all around the room with his new wheel. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a nest made of sticks and straw. The nest was fragile, which means it could break easily. The bird loved to rock back and forth in the nest, but the mama bird would always worry that the nest would break. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavy. The little bird was scared and wanted to go inside, but the nest was too fragile to withstand the storm. The nest broke and the little bird fell to the ground. + +The mama bird was very sad and worried. She searched and searched for the little bird, but couldn't find it. The storm was too strong and the little bird was gone forever. The mama bird learned that sometimes things can be fragile and we must be careful to not rock them too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she asked her mom, "Can I perform at the park today?" Her mom said yes and they went to the park. + +Lily sang and danced in front of everyone. She was so happy! After she finished, a lady came up to her and said, "You did a great job! The result of your performance was amazing!" Lily smiled and thanked the lady. + +As they were walking home, it started to rain. Lily felt gloomy because she wanted to play outside. Her mom said, "Don't worry Lily, we can play games inside and have fun together." Lily smiled and said, "Okay!" They played games and had fun until the rain stopped. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching TV. He watched it every day after school. But one day, Timmy's TV got dirty. + +"Mama, my TV is dirty," Timmy said. + +"Oh no! We need to clean it," Mama replied. + +Timmy and Mama got a cloth and some soap. They cleaned the TV together. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy said, "Thank you, Mama. How can I pay you back?" + +"Just give me a hug," Mama said with a smile. +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 hidden desk in her bedroom. She was very excited and wanted to show her friends. But when she tried to open the desk, it was locked. + +Lily tried to find the key but couldn't. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, her mom came in and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the hidden desk and how she couldn't open it. Her mom smiled and said she had the key. + +She revealed the key and Lily was so happy. She opened the desk and found a treasure inside. Her friends came over and they all played with the treasure. Lily was so happy that she found the hidden desk and that her mom had the key to reveal the treasure inside. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her elderly. She had a big boot that she always wore when she went outside. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. She walked a long way until she found a nice spot to sit down and rest. She settled on a big rock and took off her boot to rest her feet. After a while, she put her boot back on and continued her walk. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with yarn and make pretty things. One day, she wanted to make a hat for her teddy bear, but she couldn't find any yarn. + +Lily went to her mommy and asked if she could help her find some yarn. But her mommy was being stubborn and said no. Lily didn't understand why her mommy wouldn't help her. + +So, Lily decided to go on an adventure to find some yarn. She went to the store and asked the lady if they had any yarn. The lady said yes and helped Lily load up her basket with lots of different colors. + +When Lily got home, she was so happy to have found the yarn. But then she realized that she didn't know how to make a hat. She tried and tried, but it just wouldn't work. Finally, her mommy saw how sad she was and decided to help her. Together, they made the most beautiful hat for teddy bear. And Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help, even when people are being stubborn. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a big, colorful bird with beautiful feathers. Blue felt envious of the big bird's feathers and wished to have feathers like that. + +Blue hoped to find a way to get feathers like the big bird. So, Blue went to talk to the wise owl who lived in a tree nearby. The owl told Blue that every bird is special in their own way and that Blue should be proud of who they are. Blue felt better and thanked the owl. + +But then, a big storm came and Blue got lost in the wind. Blue was scared and didn't know what to do. Blue looked up to the sky and hoped for help. Suddenly, the big, colorful bird flew down and helped Blue find their way back home. Blue realized that the big bird was kind and helpful, and that having beautiful feathers wasn't everything. + +From that day on, Blue was happy with who they were and never felt envious again. Blue knew that every bird was special in their own way and that hope could bring help when it was needed. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy liked to count things. He counted his toys, his books, and even his fingers and toes. + +One day, Timmy went to the store with his mommy. They bought some candy, but Timmy didn't like the one he got. "This candy is bitter," he said to his mommy. + +"It's okay," said his mommy. "We can buy a different candy next time." Timmy smiled and started counting the other candies in the bag. He counted them over and over again, happy to have something sweet to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade on her street. One day, she saw a clown with a weird hat. She said, "Mommy, that clown's hat looks weird!" Her mom said, "Yes, it does look a little weird, but it's supposed to be funny." + +As Lily watched the parade, she was eating an ice cream cone. It was a hot day and her ice cream started to melt. She said, "Mommy, my ice cream is melting!" Her mom said, "Quick, eat it before it melts all the way!" + +After the parade, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a group of kids playing and went over to say hi. One of the kids said, "Hey Lily, do you want to play with us?" Lily said, "Yes, I do!" They played together until the sun started to set and it was time to go home. Lily went to bed that night with a happy heart, dreaming of the next parade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, round ball that she loved to play with. The ball was red and had a circle on it. One day, Lily saw an ugly bug on her ball. She didn't like it, so she signed for her mom to come and help her. Her mom came and took the bug away. Lily was happy again and continued playing with her ball. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the grocery store with her mom. One day, Lily saw an ancient vase on a shelf. She wanted to take it home, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +Later that day, Lily's mom explained to her that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to us. It's important to be honest and respectful. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always ask before taking anything. + +From that day on, Lily felt proud of herself for being a good girl. She knew that being honest and respectful was the right thing to do. And even though she couldn't have the ancient vase, she was happy knowing that she did the right thing. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers and her favorite was a red rose. She would always go to the park to see the pretty flowers. + +One day, Lily saw a man with a wide hat. He looked suspicious. He came closer and stole her favorite red rose! Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then, Lily's mommy came and saw what happened. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will get your rose back." They went to the man and asked him to give back the rose. The man was sorry and gave it back to Lily. She was happy again and hugged her mommy tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy treats like cookies and ice cream. One day, his mom gave him some vegetables to eat. Timmy didn't like the taste of the vegetables and refused to eat them. + +His mom told him that vegetables are good for him and will make him strong. But Timmy still refused to eat them. He wanted more cookies instead. His mom explained that too many cookies are not good for him and he needs to eat healthy food too. + +Timmy thought about it for a while and decided to try a small bite of the vegetables. To his surprise, it tasted good! He ate all of his vegetables and felt proud of himself for trying something new. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things that don't look yummy can actually taste good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream, especially when it was hot outside. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. It was very hot and Lily was getting thirsty. + +"Mommy, can we get some ice-cream?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's go to the ice-cream truck," her mom replied. + +They went to the ice-cream truck and Lily became very excited. She chose her favorite flavor, chocolate, and became very happy. The ice-cream was so cold and delicious, it made Lily forget about the hot weather. She and her mom enjoyed their ice-cream together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she was playing with her friends when she noticed a bee buzzing around her. She got scared and started to run away, but the bee followed her. + +Lily's mom saw what was happening and quickly grabbed a net to prevent the bee from stinging her. She caught the bee and let it go far away from Lily and her friends. + +Later that day, Lily's mom noticed that her waistband was feeling tight. She realized she had been eating too many sweets and decided to eat healthier foods to prevent gaining weight. + +At dinner, Lily's mom made an incredible salad with lots of veggies and fruits. Lily loved it and asked for more. They all had a happy and healthy meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run really fast. He would put on his red pants and go outside to run. His friends would join him and they would laugh and play together. + +One day, Timmy decided to have a race with his friends. They all lined up and when Timmy said "go", they all started running as fast as they could. Timmy was winning the race, but then he tripped and fell. His friends stopped running and went back to help him. They all laughed and hugged each other. + +After that day, Timmy realized that it wasn't all about winning the race. It was about having fun with his friends and enjoying the moment. So they all continued to run and play together, laughing and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart friend named Max, who always helped her with her homework. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They saw a big dog running around and it looked like it was going to chase them. + +Lily said, "Oh no, the dog is going to get us!" But Max said, "Don't worry, I have an idea." Max picked up a stick and threw it far away. The dog ran after the stick and left Lily and Max alone. + +Lily said, "Wow, you're so smart, Max!" Max smiled and said, "That's what friends are for." From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on Max to help her out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect bugs. One day, she found an adorable ladybug and put it in a jar. She showed her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a cute bug!" + +Later that day, Lily's mom lit a candle and put it on the table. Lily was curious and asked, "What's that, Mommy?" Her mom replied, "It's a candle. It helps make the room smell nice." But then, Lily accidentally knocked over the candle and it started a fire. Her mom shouted, "Lily, we have to get out of the house! It's burning!" + +Lily was scared and cried for her ladybug. But it was too late, the fire burned everything in the house, including the jar with the adorable ladybug. Lily learned that playing with fire is dangerous and she should never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to help build a turkey for Thanksgiving. Timmy said yes and was very excited because he knew building a turkey would be easy. + +Timmy's mom gave him some paper and crayons to draw the turkey. Timmy drew a big brown bird with feathers and a red wattle. Then, Timmy and his mom cut out the turkey and glued it together. Timmy was so proud of the turkey he helped build. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and saw the turkey. "Wow, Timmy, you did a great job building that turkey!" he said. Timmy smiled and said, "It was easy!" and his parents laughed. Timmy couldn't wait to show his turkey to his friends at school the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play catch with his owner, Lily. One day, while they were playing catch in the park, Max saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it back to Lily. + +"Look, Lily! I caught a stick!" Max said. + +"That's great, Max! You're such a good boy," Lily replied. + +Max wagged his tail happily and they continued to play catch with the stick. They had so much fun together, and Max felt very lucky to have such a friendly owner who loved to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, she was walking in the park and saw a boy with a big balloon. She ran towards the boy and said, "Wow, that balloon is so big! Can I touch it?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure, you can touch it. It's clear and shiny." Lily pointed at the balloon and said, "I want one too!" The boy replied, "You can get one at the store. They have lots of balloons there." + +Lily went to the store and found a big clear balloon. She was so happy and started chewing her gum again. Suddenly, her gum fell out of her mouth and onto the ground. She was sad and started to cry. The store owner saw her crying and gave her a new piece of gum. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, you're so kind!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear had a big brush for his fur. He loved to brush his fur every day. One day, a little bird came to the bear and said, "Mr. Bear, can I borrow your brush? My feathers are messy." The bear said yes and gave the bird his brush. + +The bird was very happy and started to brush his feathers. But then, the bird accidentally broke the brush. The bird felt bad and started to weep. The bear saw the bird crying and asked, "What happened?" The bird said, "I broke your brush, I'm so sorry." + +The bear said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But remember, it's important to take care of other people's things, even if they are big like my brush. Always be responsible and honest." The bird nodded and promised to be more careful. From that day on, the bird and the bear became good friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Lily saw a boy with a crown on his head. She asked him, "Can I ride your bike?" The boy said, "Sure, but only if I can wear your crown." Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but you have to be loyal and give it back to me." They traded items and had fun riding and playing together. In the end, they gave each other back their things and said, "Thank you for playing with me." +Lily and Max were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park. It had swings and slides and sand. They got in the car and Mom told them to buckle up. Lily and Max had their own seats with buckles. Lily could buckle herself, but Max was too little. He needed Mom's help. + +"Mom, can I try to buckle myself?" Max asked. He wanted to be big like Lily. + +"Okay, Max, you can try. But be careful, the buckle can be tricky," Mom said. She parked the car and got out. She went to Max's side and opened the door. + +Max grabbed the buckle and tried to push it into the slot. He pushed hard, but it did not go in. He pushed harder, but it still did not go in. He got angry and pushed even harder. He did not see that the buckle was upside down. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Max cried. He had pushed the buckle into his nose. It hurt a lot. There was blood on his face and his shirt. He started to cry louder. + +Mom heard Max and ran to him. She saw the buckle in his nose and the blood. She was scared and worried. She took the buckle out of his nose and hugged him. + +"Oh, Max, what did you do? You hurt yourself. You need to go to the doctor. Come on, let's go," Mom said. She put Max back in his seat and buckled him up. She got in the driver's seat and started the car. + +Lily looked at Max and felt sorry for him. He was still crying and his nose was swollen. She also smelled something bad. She looked at his shirt and saw a brown stain. Max had pooped his pants. He was so scared and hurt that he could not hold it. + +"Mom, Max is smelly. He pooped his pants," Lily said. + +Mom sighed and said, "I know, Lily. I know. We'll clean him up at the doctor's. But first, we need to get there. Hold your nose and be quiet, please." + +Lily held her nose and was quiet. She did not like this day. She did not want to go to the doctor's. She wanted to go to the park. She wished Max had not tried to buckle himself. She wished he had listened to Mom. She wished he had not hurt his nose and pooped his pants. She wished they could start over. But they could not. It was too late. +Sara and Ben love to visit their grandma and grandpa at the ranch. They have many animals there, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. Sara and Ben like to help feed the animals and play with them. + +One day, grandma and grandpa tell Sara and Ben that they have a surprise for them. They take them to a big barn and tell them to listen carefully. Sara and Ben hear a soft sound, like a baby crying. They follow the sound and see a small brown calf in a stall. Grandma and grandpa say that the calf was born last night and that they can name him. + +Sara and Ben are very happy and excited. They think of a name for the calf and decide to call him Spot, because he has a white spot on his forehead. They pet him gently and talk to him. Spot wiggles his ears and licks their hands. Grandma and grandpa say that Spot is very healthy and strong and that he will grow up to be a big cow. + +Sara and Ben visit Spot every day and watch him grow. They give him fresh hay and water and play with him. They also learn how to take care of the other animals and help grandma and grandpa with the chores. They have a lot of fun at the ranch and learn many new things. They love their grandma and grandpa and their new friend Spot. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the school yard. One day, they find a big blackboard near the fence. It is old and dirty, but they think it is fun. + +"Let's draw on it!" Lily says. She picks up a white stick from the ground. It is chalk. She draws a sun and a flower on the blackboard. + +"Good job, Lily!" Tom says. He picks up a blue stick. He draws a car and a house on the blackboard. + +They are happy. They show each other their drawings. They smile and laugh. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is mean and rude. He sees the blackboard and the sticks. He grabs them from Lily and Tom. He throws them away. + +"Ha ha, you are stupid!" he says. "This is not a blackboard. This is a trash board. Your drawings are ugly. Go away!" + +Lily and Tom are sad and scared. They run away from the big boy. They cry and hug each other. + +"Why is he so mean?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "But he is wrong. This is a blackboard. And our drawings are beautiful. I believe in you, Lily. And you believe in me, right?" + +"Yes, Tom. I believe in you. You are my friend. And I am your friend. We don't need him. We have each other." + +They wipe their tears. They look at the blackboard. They see their drawings. They smile and laugh again. + +They are happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys and listen to music. They have a big box of music CDs. They can choose any music they want. + +One day, Tom wants to listen to loud music. He picks a CD with drums and guitars. He puts it in the music player and turns it up. Anna does not like loud music. She likes soft music. She picks a CD with flutes and harps. She wants to put it in the music player too. + +"Stop, Tom!" Anna says. "I want to listen to my music. Your music is too loud. It spoils my music." + +"No, Anna!" Tom says. "I want to listen to my music. Your music is too soft. It spoils my music." + +They start to fight. They pull and push each other. They drop the CDs on the floor. The CDs break. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken CDs and the twins crying. She is angry and sad. + +"Look what you did!" Mom says. "You spoiled all the music. Now we have no music. You are very naughty. You have to say sorry and clean up." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They help Mom clean up the mess. They hug and make up. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Next time, you have to share and take turns. You can listen to different music at different times. Or you can find music that you both like. Music is for fun, not for fighting." + +Tom and Anna nod. They agree. They learn their lesson. They love music and they love each other. +Lily liked to watch the big crane at the building site. It was yellow and tall and could lift heavy things. She wanted to see it up close, so one day she sneaked out of her house and ran to the fence. She saw a gap and crawled through it. She was very excited. + +She walked towards the crane, but she did not see the big hole in the ground. It was covered with a thin board. She stepped on it and fell down. She screamed, but no one heard her. She was trapped in the dark and cold. She cried and cried. + +The crane driver did not know Lily was there. He was busy moving some bricks. He swung the crane over the hole and dropped the bricks. They landed on the board and broke it. The bricks fell on Lily and crushed her. She did not scream anymore. She vanished. + +The next day, Lily's mom and dad looked for her. They asked the neighbors and the police, but no one knew where she was. They went to the building site and saw the hole. They saw the blood and the hair. They knew it was Lily. They were very sad and angry. + +The crane driver did not know what he had done. He thought the hole was harmless. He did not see Lily. He did not hear her. He did not feel sorry. He just drove away. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play pirates. They have a big box for a ship and a map for treasure. Lily is the captain. She is bossy. She tells Sam what to do. + +"Move the ship, Sam! We have to find the X on the map!" Lily says. + +Sam moves the box. He is tired. He does not like to move the box. He wants to look at the map. + +"Can I see the map, Lily?" Sam asks. + +"No, Sam! I am the captain. I have the map. You have to move the ship!" Lily says. + +Sam is sad. He does not want to play pirates anymore. He wants to play something else. + +"Let's play something else, Lily. Pirates is boring." Sam says. + +Lily is angry. She likes to play pirates. She likes to be the captain. She likes to have the map. + +"No, Sam! We have to play pirates. We have to find the treasure. You have to do what I say!" Lily says. + +Sam is mad. He does not like to be bossed. He does not like to do what Lily says. He has an idea. + +He grabs the map from Lily. He runs away from the box. He hides behind a tree. + +"Sam! Give me back the map! Come back to the ship!" Lily shouts. + +Sam does not listen. He looks at the map. He smiles. He sees the X on the map. He sees the treasure. It is a big red ball. + +Sam runs to the ball. He picks it up. He is happy. He has the treasure. + +"Look, Lily! I found the treasure! I have the ball!" Sam says. + +Lily is surprised. She is sad. She does not have the map. She does not have the treasure. She does not have the ship. + +She runs to Sam. She wants the ball. + +"Sam, please. Can I have the ball? Can I see the map? Can we share?" Lily says. + +Sam thinks. He likes the ball. He likes the map. But he also likes Lily. He is his friend. + +He gives the ball to Lily. He shows her the map. He says sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was mad. You were bossy. Can we be friends?" Sam says. + +Lily smiles. She says sorry too. + +"Sorry, Sam. I was bossy. You were tired. Can we be friends?" Lily says. + +They hug. They share the ball. They share the map. They share the ship. + +They play pirates. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to go up and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said. He ran ahead and climbed the hill. Lily followed him, but she was slower. She stumbled on a rock and fell down. She scraped her knee and it hurt. She cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. She looked at her knee and saw blood. She was scared. + +Ben heard her cry and came back. He saw her knee and felt sorry. He remembered when he fell down and scraped his knee too. He knew how to make it better. + +"Don't cry, Lily, it's okay. I have a band-aid in my pocket. Here, let me put it on your knee. It will stop the blood and make it heal." Ben said. He took out a band-aid and gently stuck it on Lily's knee. He gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. Does it still hurt?" Lily said. She smiled and wiped her tears. + +"A little bit, but not much. It will go away soon. Do you want to go up the hill and see what's on the other side?" Ben said. He held her hand and helped her stand up. + +"Yes, I do. Maybe we will find something fun. Let's go!" Lily said. She forgot about her pain and felt happy. She and Ben walked up the hill, talking and laughing. They made a new memory that they would always remember. They were quiet, but not silent. They were quiet, but not alone. They were quiet, but not bored. They were quiet, but happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their tops on the floor. They liked to spin them and watch them go round and round. Sometimes they would make them crash into each other and see which one would stop first. + +"Look, mine is faster than yours!" Ben said, laughing. + +"No, mine is faster!" Lily said, laughing too. + +They spun their tops again and again, having fun. But then, their mom came into the room. She looked angry and had a big bag in her hand. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing? You are making a mess! And you are late for school! Hurry up and put your tops away, we have to go now!" she said, in a loud voice. + +Ben and Lily felt anxious. They did not want to go to school. They wanted to play with their tops. They did not like their mom's angry face and big bag. They wondered what was in it. + +"Mom, can we play a little more? Please?" Ben asked, in a small voice. + +"No, you can't! You have wasted enough time! Now, put your tops in this bag, and let's go!" mom said, grabbing their tops and throwing them in the bag. + +Ben and Lily cried. They did not want to give up their tops. They loved their tops. They tried to get them back, but mom was too strong. She dragged them to the car, with the bag. She did not listen to their pleas. + +"Mom, please, give us our tops back! We are sorry! We will go to school, we promise!" Lily said, sobbing. + +"Too late! You should have listened to me! Now, you will have no tops, and no fun, for a long time!" mom said, driving away. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other, with sad eyes. They did not laugh anymore. They did not play anymore. They did not have their tops anymore. They only had their mom's angry face and big bag. They hated them. They wished they could spin their tops again, and watch them go round and round. But they could not. They had lost their tops, and their happiness, forever. +Lily liked to swim in the pond with her friends. She was a pretty duck with white feathers and a yellow beak. She was also very smart and knew many things. She learned from her mom, who was the oldest and wisest duck in the pond. + +One day, Lily saw a big fish in the water. It had shiny scales and a long tail. Lily wanted to swim with the fish and say hello. She thought it looked friendly and fun. She did not listen to her mom, who told her to stay away from the fish. She said the fish was not a friend, but a foe. She said the fish could hurt Lily with its sharp teeth. + +Lily did not believe her mom. She thought her mom was old and scared. She swam closer to the fish and smiled. The fish smiled back, but it was not a nice smile. It was a hungry smile. The fish opened its mouth and tried to bite Lily. Lily was scared and sorry. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +But Lily was lucky. Her mom saw the fish and swam fast to help her. She bit the fish on its tail and made it go away. She hugged Lily and told her she was glad she was safe. She also told her she was sorry she did not trust her. She said she only wanted to protect her and teach her wisdom. + +Lily said she was sorry too. She said she was foolish and curious. She said she learned her lesson and thanked her mom for saving her. She said she loved her mom and her wisdom. She also said she did not want to swim with the fish anymore. She wanted to swim with her friends and her mom. They were the best friends she could have. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to jog. They jogged every day in the park. They liked to see the trees, the birds and the flowers. They also liked to talk to each other. + +One day, they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a ring. It had a big stone that sparkled. Tim picked it up and said, "Wow, look at this! It is so pretty! I wonder how much it is worth." + +Sam said, "I don't know, but it must have a lot of value. Maybe someone lost it. We should give it back." + +Tim said, "No, we should keep it. It is ours now. We found it. We can sell it and buy many things." + +Sam said, "That is not nice. That is not fair. The ring belongs to someone else. They might be sad. We should be honest." + +Tim said, "You are silly. You are dumb. You don't know anything. I am smarter than you. I am taking the ring. You can't have it." + +Sam said, "Please, Tim, don't do that. Don't be mean. Don't be greedy. Be my friend." + +Tim said, "No, you are not my friend. You are a baby. You are a fool. Go away." + +Tim ran away with the ring. Sam was sad. He cried. He wanted his friend back. He wanted the ring back. He wanted to do the right thing. + +But Tim did not come back. He did not jog with Sam anymore. He did not talk to Sam anymore. He did not care about Sam anymore. He only cared about the ring. + +But the ring was not good. The ring was bad. The ring was cursed. The ring made Tim unhappy. The ring made Tim angry. The ring made Tim lonely. + +Tim wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had given the ring back. He wished he had been calm. He wished he had been kind. + +But it was too late. The ring had taken his friend. The ring had taken his joy. The ring had taken his life. +Tim and Mia like to ride bikes. They have cool bikes with colors. Tim has a red bike and Mia has a blue bike. They ride fast and have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to ride down the hill. They think it will be more fun. They do not see the sign that says "Stop". They do not see the car that comes. + +"Look, Mia, a big hill!" Tim says. "Let's ride down!" + +"OK, Tim, let's go!" Mia says. They pedal hard and go down the hill. + +They do not hear the horn. They do not see the lights. They do not feel the brakes. They only feel the crash. + +The car hits them. They fly off their bikes. They land on the ground. They hurt a lot. They cry a lot. Their bikes are broken. Their colors are gone. + +The driver gets out of the car. He is angry and scared. He calls for help. He says sorry. But it is too late. + +Tim and Mia do not ride bikes anymore. They do not have fun anymore. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to explore the house. Sometimes they find new things to touch and see. + +One day, they see a door they have never seen before. It is in the hall, next to the stairs. It is a big door, with a shiny knob. It is different from the other doors. It is original. + +"Look, Lily, a new door!" Tom says. + +"What is behind it?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's find out!" Tom says. + +They run to the door and try to open it. But it is locked. They push and pull, but it does not move. + +"Maybe we need a key," Lily says. + +"Where can we find a key?" Tom asks. + +They look around the hall. They see a small table with a vase and a picture. They also see a coat rack with some hats and scarves. They touch everything, but they do not find a key. + +"Maybe Mom or Dad have a key," Lily says. + +"Let's ask them," Tom says. + +They run to the living room, where Mom and Dad are reading. They are very quiet, so they do not hear the twins. + +"Mom, Dad, we have a question," Tom says. + +"What is it, sweeties?" Mom says. + +"We found a new door in the hall. It is original. We want to see what is behind it. But it is locked. Do you have a key?" Lily says. + +Mom and Dad look at each other. They smile. + +"That is not a new door, my loves. That is a very old door. It is original, yes. It was here when we bought the house. But we never opened it. We don't have a key," Dad says. + +"Then what is behind it?" Tom asks. + +"We don't know. Maybe it is a secret. Maybe it is a mystery. Maybe it is nothing. Maybe it is something. We like to imagine what it could be. But we never tried to find out. We like to leave it as it is. It is part of the house. It is part of our story," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily are curious. They want to know what is behind the door. But they also understand what Mom and Dad say. They like to imagine too. They like to make up stories. They like to leave some things as they are. They like to respect the house. They like to respect the door. They like to respect the original. + +They hug Mom and Dad and say thank you. Then they go back to their room and play with their toys and books. They also talk about the door and what it could be. They make up many stories. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara likes to draw in her notebook. She draws animals, flowers, and houses. She uses many colors and makes her pictures interesting. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom. She sees a man selling ice cream. She wants to buy some, but she has no money. + +"Mom, can I have ice cream?" she asks. + +"Sorry, honey, we don't have enough money today. Maybe next time," her mom says. + +Sara feels sad. She looks at her notebook and gets an idea. She runs to the man and shows him her drawings. + +"Hello, sir. Do you like my pictures?" she says. + +The man smiles and looks at her notebook. He sees the animals, flowers, and houses. He thinks they are very interesting. + +"Yes, I do. They are very nice. Did you draw them?" he says. + +"Yes, I did. They are for you. You can have them," she says. + +"Really? Thank you, that's very kind of you. But I can't take them for free. How about I pay you with some ice cream?" he says. + +Sara's eyes light up. She loves ice cream. She nods and smiles. + +"Okay, thank you. That's a good deal," she says. + +The man gives her a cone with two scoops of ice cream. She chooses chocolate and vanilla. She gives him her notebook. He thanks her again and puts it in his bag. + +Sara runs back to her mom and shows her the ice cream. + +"Look, mom. I got ice cream. I paid with my pictures," she says. + +Her mom hugs her and kisses her cheek. + +"That's wonderful, Sara. You are very clever and generous. I'm proud of you," she says. + +Sara eats her ice cream and enjoys it. She thinks it is the best ice cream ever. She is happy. She doesn't mind giving away her notebook. She can always draw more pictures. +Tom liked to play with his toys in the living room. He had cars, trains, blocks and dolls. He made noises and stories with them. He was happy. + +But one day, he saw something new on the table. It was round and shiny and had holes. It was an ashtray. Tom did not know what it was. He was curious. + +He reached for the ashtray and picked it up. He felt its weight and shape. He turned it over and saw some dirt inside. He did not like the dirt. He wanted to clean it. + +He ran to the kitchen and found the trash can. He threw the ashtray in the trash can. He heard a loud crash. He broke the ashtray. He destroyed it. + +He smiled and ran back to the living room. He did not see his mom coming. She was angry. She saw the broken ashtray in the trash can. It was her ashtray. It was a gift from her friend. She loved it. + +She yelled at Tom and asked him why he did it. Tom did not understand. He said he wanted to clean it. He said he did not know what it was. He said he was sorry. + +But his mom did not listen. She was very mad. She took away his toys and sent him to his room. She said he was a bad boy. She said he could not play anymore. + +Tom was sad. He cried in his room. He did not know why his mom was so mad. He did not know why the ashtray was so important. He did not know what he did wrong. He felt alone. +Lily and Tom like to play outside. They run and jump and laugh. They feel happy and free. + +One day, they see a big kite in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It flies high and fast. Lily and Tom want to fly a kite too. + +They ask their mom for a kite. Mom gives them a kite. It is green and purple and pink. It has a long tail. Mom helps them tie a string to the kite. + +Lily and Tom take the kite to the park. They wait for the wind. The wind is soft and gentle. It blows on their faces and hair. They feel cool and ticklish. + +They throw the kite in the air. The wind lifts the kite up. The kite dances and swirls. Lily and Tom hold the string. They feel the kite pull and tug. They feel excited and proud. + +They watch the kite fly with the other kites. They see the colors and shapes. They hear the wind and the birds. They feel happy and free. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily wanted to be like Anna. She wanted to fit in her dress and be a model. + +One day, Lily saw her mom's scissors on the table. She had a naughty idea. She took the scissors and went to her room. She cut Anna's hair very short. She cut her dress very small. She tried to fit in the dress, but it was too tight. She tried to look like a model, but she looked funny. + +Lily heard her mom coming. She hid the scissors under her bed. She hoped her mom would not see what she did. But her mom saw Anna on the floor. She saw her hair and her dress. She was very angry. She scolded Lily and took away her dolls. She said Lily was a bad girl and had to go to time out. + +Lily cried and cried. She was sorry for what she did. She wished she could fix Anna. She wished she could have her dolls back. She wished she could be a good girl. But it was too late. She had to stay in time out and think about her mistake. She was very unhappy. She learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the red car. + +"Give me the car!" Tom says. He pulls the car from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily says. She pulls the car back from Tom's hand. + +They pull and pull until the car breaks. They hear a loud snap. They look at the car and see that one wheel is gone. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily say. They feel sad and sorry. + +They hear their mom coming up the stairs. She is angry. She heard them scream and fight. + +"What is going on here?" Mom says. She sees the broken car and the mess in the room. She sees that Tom and Lily are wearing their pajamas. They did not get dressed yet. + +"You two are so lazy!" Mom says. "You did not do your chores. You did not brush your teeth. You did not put on your pants. And you broke your toy. You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Lily feel scared and ashamed. They wish they did not fight over the car. They wish they listened to their mom. They say sorry to each other and to their mom. They hug and make up. They promise to be good and to share their toys. They hope their mom will fix the car. They hope she will not be mad at them anymore. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom was making pastries for a party. She gave Sara and Ben some dough and told them to make shapes with it. + +Sara made a star, a heart, and a flower. Ben made a snake, a frog, and a spider. They put their shapes on a tray and mom put them in the oven. + +While they waited, Sara and Ben decided to play a game. They took turns pinching each other's noses and making funny noises. They giggled and squealed as they pinched and snorted. + +"Stop it, you two!" mom said, smiling. "You are too playful. The pastries are ready. Come and see." + +Sara and Ben ran to the oven and looked at their shapes. They were golden and puffy and smelled yummy. Mom gave them each a pastry to taste. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Sara said, biting her star. + +"Yuck, this is bad!" Ben said, spitting out his spider. + +Mom laughed and hugged them. "You are silly. They are all the same. They are just different shapes. But I'm glad you had fun. Now, let's go to the party and share our pastries with our friends." +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cage with a bird inside. The bird was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It looked sad. + +"Let's free the bird," Anna said. "It wants to fly." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The cage is fragile. It can break." + +They went to the cage and tried to open it. But it was locked. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They decided to break the cage. + +"I promise we will not hurt the bird," Anna said. "We will help it escape." + +They found a big stick and hit the cage. The cage made a loud noise. The bird was scared. It flapped its wings and squawked. The cage started to crack. + +"Be gentle," Ben said. "The bird is fragile. It can get hurt." + +They hit the cage again. The cage broke. The bird flew out. Anna and Ben were happy. They clapped their hands and cheered. + +But the bird did not fly away. It flew to a big tree. There was a cat on the tree. The cat saw the bird and jumped on it. The bird tried to fly, but it was too late. The cat caught the bird and bit it. The bird stopped moving. + +Anna and Ben were shocked. They ran to the tree and cried. They had broken their promise. They had not helped the bird escape. They had hurt the bird. The bird was fragile. It was dead. +Lily liked to dance. She danced at home, at school, and at the park. She danced with her dolls, her friends, and her dog. She danced when she was happy, sad, or bored. She loved to dance. + +One day, her teacher said they would have a show. All the kids would do something they liked. Some would sing, some would draw, some would tell jokes. Lily wanted to dance. She practiced every day. She made a pretty dress and a shiny bow. She was excited. + +But when the day of the show came, Lily felt anxious. She saw many people in the hall. She saw her mom, her dad, and her grandma. She saw her teacher, her classmates, and her principal. She saw a big stage, a bright light, and a loud speaker. She felt scared. + +She waited for her turn. She heard the other kids do their things. She heard the people applaud. She saw the other kids bow. She felt nervous. + +Then, her name was called. She walked to the stage. She saw the people look at her. She felt shy. She wanted to run away. But then, she heard her mom say, "You can do it, Lily. We love you." She heard her dad say, "You are a star, Lily. We are proud of you." She heard her grandma say, "You are beautiful, Lily. We are here for you." She felt loved. + +She remembered why she liked to dance. She danced to express herself. She danced to have fun. She danced to make others happy. She felt brave. + +She started to dance. She danced with her heart. She danced with her smile. She danced with her bow. She felt joy. + +She finished her dance. She heard the people applaud. She saw the people smile. She felt proud. + +She bowed to the people. She bowed to her mom, her dad, and her grandma. She bowed to her teacher, her classmates, and her principal. She bowed to herself. She felt happy. + +She ran to her mom, her dad, and her grandma. They hugged her, kissed her, and praised her. They gave her flowers, candy, and a card. They said, "You did great, Lily. You are amazing. We love you." She felt loved. + +She thanked them, and then she thanked her teacher, her classmates, and her principal. They said, "You were wonderful, Lily. You are talented. We are happy for you." She felt happy. + +She smiled and said, "I love to dance. And I love you all." They smiled and said, "We love to watch you dance. And we love you too." They all felt happy. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to mix and stir and pour. One day, mom says they will make a cake for dad's birthday. Anna is very happy. She wants to make dad a big and yummy cake. + +Mom shows Anna how to measure and add the flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. They put some chocolate chips and nuts in the batter. Anna thinks it smells good. She wants to taste it, but mom says no. They have to bake it in the oven first. + +Mom opens the oven and puts the cake pan inside. She tells Anna to be careful. The oven is very hot. She sets the timer and says they have to wait for 30 minutes. Anna nods. She watches the oven. She sees the cake rising and browning. She hears the timer beep. + +Mom says it is time to take the cake out. She puts on oven mitts and opens the oven. She reaches for the cake pan. But Anna is too curious. She wants to see the cake better. She tries to touch the cake pan with her hand. + +"Ow!" Anna cries. She feels a sharp pain in her fingers. The cake pan is very hot. She drops it on the floor. The cake falls out and breaks into pieces. Anna starts to cry. Mom drops the oven mitts and runs to Anna. She hugs her and checks her hand. + +"Anna, are you okay? What did you do?" mom asks. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I tried to touch the cake. It was hot. I hurt my hand. I ruined the cake. Dad will be sad." Anna says between sobs. + +Mom kisses Anna's hand and says, "It's okay, Anna. You didn't mean to. Your hand will be fine. We can make another cake. Dad will still love you. He will be proud of you for trying to help me." + +Anna sniffles and wipes her tears. She hugs mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love dad. Can we make another cake?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course we can, Anna. Let's clean up this mess and start over. We still have time. And this time, no touching the oven, okay?" + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will be careful. I will listen to you. I want to make dad a good cake." + +Mom and Anna work together to make another cake. They decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. They write "Happy Birthday Dad" on top. They put it in the fridge to cool. They are both happy and proud. They can't wait to surprise dad with their cake. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toy guns in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were spies and shoot at the bad guys. They made loud noises with their mouths when they pulled the triggers. + +"Bang! Bang! You're dead, evil Dr. No!" Tom shouted. + +"No, I'm not! You missed me, silly spy!" Mia said. She ran behind a tree and shot back at Tom. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud alarm from the house. It was their mom's phone. She had set it to remind her to pick up their big sister from school. + +"Oh no, we have to go!" Tom said. He dropped his toy gun and ran to the house. + +"Wait for me!" Mia said. She followed him, but she did not drop her toy gun. She liked it too much. It was shiny and red and made funny sounds. + +They got in the car with their mom and drove to the school. Their big sister was waiting for them. She was not happy. She had a lot of homework and a test tomorrow. She did not like to play with toy guns. She thought they were childish and noisy. + +"Hi, Lisa!" Tom and Mia said. + +"Hi, brats!" Lisa said. She saw Mia's toy gun and frowned. "What is that? You're not allowed to bring that to school!" + +"It's my toy gun! It's fun!" Mia said. She pointed it at Lisa and pulled the trigger. + +"Beep! Beep! Beep!" The toy gun made a loud noise. + +"Stop it! That's annoying!" Lisa said. She tried to grab the toy gun from Mia. + +"No! It's mine! You can't have it!" Mia said. She held on to the toy gun and pulled it back. + +They started to fight over the toy gun. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Their mom had to stop the car and separate them. + +"Enough! You two are spoiled! You need to share and be nice to each other!" Their mom said. She took the toy gun from Mia and put it in the trunk. "No more toy guns for today! You're in trouble!" + +Tom and Mia felt sad and sorry. They did not want to be in trouble. They did not want to fight with Lisa. They wanted to play and have fun. + +They looked at each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, Lisa. We love you." + +They hugged and made up. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else next time. Something that did not make loud noises or cause fights. Something like a ball or a puzzle or a book. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find things. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, and sometimes they found radishes. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big radish!" Tom said, holding up a red and white root. "It is very strong and crunchy. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not like radishes. She thought they were too spicy and bitter. She liked carrots better. They were sweet and orange. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be scared. Radishes are good for you. They make you strong and healthy. Just take a bite and see." Tom said, trying to persuade Lily. + +Lily looked at the radish. She did not want to hurt Tom's feelings, but she also did not want to eat the radish. She had an idea. She said, "OK, Tom, I will try the radish, but only if you do something for me first." + +"What is it, Lily?" Tom asked, curious. + +Lily pointed to the toy car that Tom had brought to the garden. It was a blue car that could go forward and backward. Lily liked to play with it, but Tom did not let her often. She said, "You have to let me drive your car for a while. And you have to do what I say. You have to reverse when I say reverse, and go forward when I say forward. Deal?" + +Tom thought about it. He liked his car, but he also wanted Lily to try the radish. He said, "OK, deal. But you have to eat the whole radish, not just a bite. And you have to say if you like it or not. Deal?" + +Lily nodded. She hoped that the car would be more fun than the radish. She said, "Deal. Let's go." + +They went to the grass and Tom gave Lily the car. Lily took the remote control and pressed the buttons. The car started to move. Lily said, "Forward, forward, fast, fast!" The car zoomed across the grass. Tom ran after it, laughing. + +Lily said, "Reverse, reverse, slow, slow!" The car turned around and came back to them. Tom caught it and smiled. + +Lily said, "Forward, forward, fast, fast!" The car zoomed again. Tom ran again. + +Lily said, "Reverse, reverse, slow, slow!" The car turned again. Tom caught it again. + +They did this for a while, until they were tired and thirsty. They sat down on the grass and drank some water. Tom said, "That was fun, Lily. You are good at driving the car. But now you have to keep your promise. You have to eat the radish." + +Lily looked at the radish. She did not want to eat it, but she had made a deal. She said, "OK, Tom, I will eat the radish. But you have to watch me and say if I make a funny face or not." + +Tom agreed. He watched Lily as she took a bite of the radish. Lily chewed the radish and made a face. She did not like it at all. It was spicy and bitter. She said, "Blech, blech, blech! I don't like the radish, Tom. It is yucky and icky. I want a carrot." + +Tom laughed. He said, "I told you, Lily, radishes are not for everyone. They are for strong and brave people like me. I like the radish, Lily. It is yummy and tasty. I want another one." + +He took the radish from Lily and ate it. He did not make a face. He liked it. He said, "Mmm, mmm, mmm! I love the radish, Lily. It is good for me. It makes me strong and healthy." + +Lily shrugged. She said, "Well, Tom, I guess we are different. You like radishes and I like carrots. But we both like the car. Can we play with it again?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Sure, Lily, we can play with the car again. But this time, you have to let me drive it. And you have to do what I say. You have to reverse when I say reverse, and go forward when I say forward. Deal?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Deal, Tom, deal. Let's go." + +They went to the grass and Tom took the car. Lily took the remote control and pressed the buttons. The car started to move. Tom said, "Forward, forward, fast, fast!" The car zoomed across the grass. Lily ran after it, laughing. + +Tom said, "Reverse +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with clay. They make animals and cars and houses with clay. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big bike in the park. It is red and shiny. It has two wheels and a bell. Tim and Sam want to ride the bike. + +"Can we ride the bike?" Tim asks Sam. + +"I don't know. It is not our bike. Maybe it belongs to someone else." Sam says. + +"Let's ask the man over there. He looks nice." Tim says. + +They go to the man. He is sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can we ride your bike?" Tim asks. + +The man looks at them. He smiles. + +"Sure, you can ride my bike. But be careful. It is a mighty bike. It can go very fast." He says. + +"Thank you, sir. We will be careful." Sam says. + +The man gives them the bike. Tim and Sam take turns to ride the bike. They ring the bell. They feel the wind in their hair. They have fun. + +They ride the bike for a while. Then they return it to the man. + +"Thank you for letting us ride your bike, sir. It was a mighty bike. We had fun." Tim says. + +"You're welcome, boys. I'm glad you had fun. Now go and play with your clay. You can make more animals and cars and houses with clay." The man says. + +Tim and Sam say goodbye to the man. They go back to their clay. They make more animals and cars and houses with clay. They have fun. +Timmy was a naughty boy. He did not listen to his mommy and daddy. He threw his toys and made a big mess. He shouted and cried when they told him to stop. He did not want to go to bed. + +Mommy and daddy were angry. They said, "Timmy, you are very bad. You need to be punished. You have to go to your room and stay there. No stories, no songs, no hugs. You have to think about what you did." + +Timmy was scared and sad. He did not like to be punished. He ran to his room and slammed the door. He threw himself on his bed and buried his face in his pillow. He sobbed and sniffed. He wished he could say sorry and have his mommy and daddy love him again. + +After a while, he heard a knock on the door. He lifted his head and saw his mommy peeking in. She had a soft smile and a gentle voice. She said, "Timmy, can I come in?" + +Timmy nodded and wiped his tears. Mommy came in and sat on the bed. She said, "Timmy, I know you are sorry for being naughty. I know you are a good boy. But you have to learn to listen and behave. Mommy and daddy love you very much, but we also have to teach you right from wrong. Do you understand?" + +Timmy nodded again and hugged his mommy. He said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I love you. I will be good." + +Mommy hugged him back and kissed his cheek. She said, "I love you too, Timmy. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, let's go and say sorry to daddy too. Then we can read a story and sing a song and tuck you in. How does that sound?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "That sounds good, mommy. Thank you." + +Mommy and Timmy got up and went to find daddy. Daddy was waiting in the living room. He smiled when he saw them. He said, "Hello, Timmy. I'm happy to see you. Are you ready to say sorry?" + +Timmy ran to daddy and hugged him. He said, "I'm sorry, daddy. I love you. I will be good." + +Daddy hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Timmy. I'm proud of you for saying sorry. Now, let's go to your room and have some fun." + +Daddy and Timmy followed mommy to Timmy's room. They read a story and sang a song and tucked Timmy in. They gave him kisses and hugs and said good night. Timmy felt warm and cozy and loved. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He had a peaceful dream. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they had a plan. They wanted to make a big circle with the blocks on the floor. They thought it would be fun and pretty. + +They started to put the blocks together. They made a line, then a curve, then another curve. They were almost done. They only needed a few more blocks to close the circle. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was Mom. She was angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "You made a big mess. You did not clean up your toys. You did not listen to me. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed. They knew they did something bad. They did not want to make Mom angry. They wanted to make her happy. They said they were sorry. They started to pick up the blocks. + +Mom saw that they were sorry. She saw that they tried to make a circle. She saw that they were friends. She was not angry anymore. She was calm. + +She said, "I know you wanted to have fun. But you have to follow the rules. You have to clean up your toys. You have to listen to me. Then you can play. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They finished cleaning up. They hugged Mom. They said they loved her. Mom hugged them back. She said she loved them. She said they could play again later. She said they could try to make a circle again. But first, they had to eat lunch. They were hungry. They smiled. They went to the kitchen. They were friends. They had a plan. +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to paint flowers, birds, and houses. She painted every day in her room. + +One day, she saw a big house with a garden. The house was very pretty and shiny. It had many roses in the garden. Lily wanted to paint the roses. She walked to the house and knocked on the door. + +A lady opened the door. She was very wealthy. She wore a fancy dress and a shiny necklace. She looked at Lily and frowned. + +"What do you want, little girl?" she asked. + +"I want to paint your roses, please," Lily said. "They are very beautiful." + +The lady laughed. She was very mean. She said, "No, you can't paint my roses. They are mine. Go away, you dirty child. You have no money and no manners. You are not welcome here." + +She slammed the door in Lily's face. Lily felt very sad and hurt. She cried and ran away. She dropped her colors and brushes on the ground. She never painted again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a small ball. They kick the ball to each other. They laugh and run. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is big and brown. It has a long tail. It runs to the ball and picks it up in its mouth. It shakes the ball and makes a loud noise. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Ben says. He runs to the dog and tries to get the ball back. The dog growls and shows its teeth. Ben is scared and stops. + +Anna has an idea. She finds a stick and throws it far away. The dog sees the stick and drops the ball. It runs to the stick and chases it. + +"Quick, get the ball!" Anna says. Ben runs to the ball and picks it up. He hugs the ball and smiles. + +"Thank you, Anna!" Ben says. "You are smart and brave!" + +Anna smiles too. She says, "You're welcome, Ben! You are kind and fun!" + +They go to a bench and sit down. They rub the ball and make it clean. They are happy. They are friends. They play in the park. +Tom and Lisa are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, Lisa is sick. She has a fever and a cough. She stays in bed and feels sad. + +Tom wants to help Lisa. He thinks of a way to make her feel better. He picks some flowers from the garden. He writes a card with his crayons. He says, "Dear Lisa, I hope you get well soon. You are my best friend. Love, Tom." He puts the flowers and the card in a basket. He asks his mom to send the basket to Lisa's house. + +Lisa's mom brings the basket to Lisa's room. She says, "Look, Lisa, you have a surprise. Tom sent you a basket with flowers and a card. He is very kind and thoughtful." Lisa smiles and opens the card. She reads Tom's words. She feels happy and warm. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are my best friend too. I miss you a lot." + +Lisa's mom says, "Do you want me to give you a massage? It will help you relax and heal." Lisa nods and says, "Yes, please. That sounds nice." Lisa's mom rubs Lisa's back and shoulders gently. She sings a soft song. Lisa closes her eyes and feels calm and cozy. + +The next day, Lisa feels much better. She has no fever and no cough. She is healthy again. She calls Tom and says, "Hi, Tom. I am well now. Thank you for the basket. It was very sweet of you. Can we play today?" Tom says, "Hi, Lisa. I am glad you are well. You are welcome. Yes, we can play today. I have a new game to show you. Come over when you are ready." Lisa says, "OK, I will. See you soon." They hang up and get ready to play. + +The moral of the story is: Friends are important. They can make you feel better when you are sick. They can also have fun with you when you are healthy. It is good to be kind and thoughtful to your friends. They will appreciate it and love you back. +Tom likes to ride the bus with his mom. He likes to look out the window and see the cars, the trees, and the people. He likes to say hello to the driver, who wears a hat and a smile. The driver is very nice and lets Tom sit in the front seat. + +One day, Tom sees a big truck on the road. It has a lot of boxes and a picture of a dog on the side. Tom wonders what is in the boxes and where the truck is going. He asks his mom, but she does not know. She says maybe the truck is going to a store or a house. + +Tom wants to know more. He thinks the driver of the truck must know. He wishes he could talk to the driver and ask him. He thinks the driver must be great, like the driver of the bus. He hopes the driver likes dogs, like he does. + +When the bus stops at their stop, Tom says goodbye to the driver and thanks him for the ride. He tells him he likes his hat and his smile. The driver says he likes Tom's curiosity and his manners. He gives him a sticker of a bus and a wink. + +Tom is happy. He puts the sticker on his shirt and holds his mom's hand. He still wonders about the truck, but he knows he will see more things to wonder about on the next bus ride. He likes to wonder. He likes to ride the bus. He likes the driver. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll and Max had a small car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to do something else. + +"Let's go outside and play in the snow," Lily suggested. "We can make a snowman and a snow fort." + +Max looked at the window and saw the white flakes falling from the sky. He shook his head. "No, I don't want to go outside. It's too cold and wet. I want to stay here and play with my car." + +Lily frowned. She thought Max was being stubborn. She tried to persuade him. "But outside is more fun. We can wear our warm coats and boots and gloves. And we can have a snowball fight. Please, Max, let's go outside." + +Max still said no. He liked his car more than the snow. He did not want to leave it. He did not care about the snowman or the snow fort or the snowball fight. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with her brother, but he did not want to play with her. She looked around the room and saw a calendar on the wall. It had pictures of different seasons and holidays. She had an idea. + +"Look, Max, look at the calendar," she said. "Do you see what month it is? It's December. And do you see what day it is? It's the twenty-fourth. Do you know what that means?" + +Max looked at the calendar. He saw the month and the day. He also saw a picture of a tree with lights and ornaments and a star on top. He knew what that meant. His eyes widened. + +"It means it's Christmas Eve," he said. "Tomorrow is Christmas. We will get presents from Santa." + +Lily nodded. She smiled. She had another idea. + +"Maybe we can make a present for Santa," she suggested. "We can make a snowman and put a hat and a scarf on him. And we can leave a note and some cookies and milk for him. Don't you think he would like that?" + +Max thought about it. He liked the idea of making a present for Santa. He also liked cookies and milk. He looked at his car and then at the window. He made a decision. + +"Okay, Lily, let's go outside and play in the snow," he said. "But we have to hurry. We don't want to miss Santa." + +Lily and Max put on their coats and boots and gloves. They grabbed a shovel and a bucket and ran outside. They had fun making a snowman and a snow fort and a snowball fight. They also made a present for Santa and left it in the front yard. They went back inside and waited for the night to come. They were happy. They had played together and they had been nice to Santa. They hoped he would be nice to them too. +One day, a clever mouse saw a big jar of beans in the kitchen. He wanted to eat some beans, but the jar was too high for him to reach. He looked around and saw a stool near the wall. He pushed the stool with his paws until it was under the jar. Then he climbed on the stool and opened the jar. He took a bean and put it in his mouth. It was yummy! + +But then he heard a loud bark. It was the dog, who smelled the beans and saw the mouse. The dog ran to the jar and jumped on the stool. The stool wobbled and the jar fell down. The beans spilled all over the floor. The mouse was scared and ran away. The dog chased him and tried to catch him. + +The mouse ran and ran, but the dog was faster. He cornered the mouse in a corner and growled. The mouse had nowhere to go. He was trapped. He thought he was going to be eaten by the dog. He was very sad. + +But then he had an idea. He looked at the dog and said, "Please don't eat me. I am your friend. I will give you all the beans you want. They are very good for you. You will be strong and healthy. Just let me go and I will show you where they are." + +The dog was confused. He liked beans, but he also liked to chase mice. He did not know what to do. He looked at the mouse and said, "Are you telling the truth? Will you really give me beans?" + +The mouse nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I will. Just follow me and I will show you." He hoped the dog would believe him and let him go. + +The dog thought for a moment. He decided to trust the mouse. He said, "OK, I will let you go. But you have to keep your promise. Show me the beans." + +The mouse said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind. Come with me and I will show you." He ran to the door and opened it. He said, "The beans are outside. Come on, hurry up." + +The dog followed the mouse outside. He was excited to see the beans. But when he got outside, he saw nothing but grass and trees. He looked around and said, "Where are the beans? I don't see any beans." + +The mouse said, "Oh, I'm sorry. I made a mistake. The beans are not here. They are in another place. You have to go further. Come on, follow me." + +The dog said, "OK, OK. Show me the way." He followed the mouse again. But the mouse was lying. He did not know where the beans were. He just wanted to get away from the dog. He ran and ran, until he reached a hole in the ground. He said, "The beans are in here. You have to go inside and get them." + +The dog said, "Really? Are you sure?" He looked at the hole and saw that it was very small. He said, "But I can't fit in there. I'm too big." + +The mouse said, "Don't worry. You can do it. Just try. You will find the beans. They are very tasty. Trust me." + +The dog said, "OK, OK. I will try." He bent down and put his head in the hole. He tried to squeeze in, but he was stuck. He could not move. He said, "Help, help. I can't get out. I'm stuck." + +The mouse said, "Ha, ha. You are so silly. You fell for my trick. There are no beans in there. I just wanted to escape from you. Now you can't catch me. You have to surrender. Goodbye, dog. Have fun in the hole." He ran away and laughed. + +The dog said, "No, no. Come back. Don't leave me. Help me. Please." He cried and cried, but no one heard him. He was very sad and hungry. He wished he had not chased the mouse. He wished he had not believed his lies. He wished he had not tried to go in the hole. He wished he had some beans. +One day, a little boy named Tom saw a mail man outside his house. He liked the mail man, who always smiled and gave him stickers. Tom wanted to say hello and give him a hug. + +He ran out of the door and shouted, "Mail man, mail man, wait for me!" But the mail man did not hear him. He was busy putting letters in the boxes. He walked fast to the next house. + +Tom followed him, but he did not see the big dog that lived there. The dog was wild and did not like strangers. It barked loud and ran after Tom. Tom was scared and cried, "Help, help, wild dog!" + +The mail man heard Tom's cry and turned around. He saw the dog chasing Tom. He dropped his bag and ran to help him. He picked up Tom and carried him away from the dog. He said, "Don't worry, little boy, I've got you. You are safe now." + +Tom hugged the mail man and said, "Thank you, mail man, you are brave and kind. I'm sorry I made the dog angry." The mail man said, "It's okay, Tom, you just wanted to say hello. But next time, be careful and ask your mom or dad before you go outside. Some dogs are not friendly and can hurt you." + +The mail man took Tom back to his house and gave him a sticker. He said, "Here, this is for you. You are a good boy and I like you. But remember, stay away from wild dogs." Tom said, "I will, mail man, I promise. And I like you too. You are my friend." They smiled and waved goodbye. Tom went inside and showed his mom his sticker. He told her what happened and said, "The mail man saved me from a wild dog. He is a hero." His mom hugged him and said, "I'm glad you are okay, Tom. The mail man is a hero, indeed. And you are my hero, too." +Lily was a girl who liked to draw. She had many colors and papers to make pictures. She was good at drawing animals and flowers. She was happy when she showed her pictures to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily went to a new school. She was nervous and shy. She did not know anyone there. She saw other kids playing and talking, but she did not join them. She sat by herself and drew on her paper. + +A boy named Ben saw Lily. He liked to draw too. He had a huge book of stickers. He wanted to be friends with Lily. He walked to her and said, "Hi, I am Ben. What is your name?" Lily looked up and said, "I am Lily. I like to draw." Ben smiled and said, "Me too. Can I see your pictures?" Lily nodded and showed him her pictures. Ben said, "Wow, they are very nice. You are good at drawing. Can I show you my stickers?" Lily said, "Yes, please." Ben opened his book and showed her his stickers. They had animals and flowers too. Lily said, "They are very pretty. Can I have one?" Ben said, "Sure, you can have any one you like." He gave her a sticker of a butterfly. Lily said, "Thank you. It is my favorite." She gave him a picture of a lion. Ben said, "Thank you. It is my favorite too." + +Lily and Ben became friends. They played and talked and shared their drawings and stickers. They introduced each other to their other friends. They had fun and learned new things. They were happy and proud of their success. They learned that being kind and generous is better than being lonely and scared. They learned that making friends is easy when you share your interests and talents. They learned that drawing is more fun when you have someone to admire and inspire you. +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with many colors. Mom said, "That is a circus. Do you want to see it?" Sara and Ben nodded. They were excited. + +They bought tickets and entered the tent. They saw many animals and people doing tricks. They saw a man with a funny hat and a red nose. He was a clown. He made them laugh with his jokes and his falls. He had a big bag with him. He said, "Do you want to see what is in my bag?" Sara and Ben said, "Yes, yes!" + +The clown opened his bag and took out a balloon. He blew it and twisted it. He made a dog with the balloon. He gave it to Sara. She smiled. Then he took out another balloon. He blew it and twisted it. He made a cat with the balloon. He gave it to Ben. He smiled. Then he said, "Do you want to see what else I can do?" Sara and Ben said, "Yes, yes!" + +The clown took out two more balloons. He blew them and twisted them. He made a snake and a mouse with the balloons. He said, "Watch this." He put the snake and the mouse on the ground. He said, "The snake is hungry. He wants to eat the mouse. But the mouse is smart. He has a plan." Sara and Ben watched. They were curious. + +The snake slithered towards the mouse. The mouse ran away. The snake chased the mouse. The mouse ran behind the clown. The clown said, "Oh no, the mouse is hiding behind me. What can I do?" He looked at Sara and Ben. He said, "Can you help me? Can you add something to the snake and the mouse?" Sara and Ben thought. They said, "Yes, yes!" + +They took their balloons. Sara gave her dog to the clown. Ben gave his cat to the clown. The clown said, "Thank you. Now watch this." He put the dog and the cat on the ground. He said, "The dog and the cat are friends. They want to help the mouse. They want to scare the snake." Sara and Ben watched. They were hopeful. + +The dog and the cat barked and meowed. They ran towards the snake. The snake was afraid. He stopped chasing the mouse. He ran away. The mouse was safe. He came out from behind the clown. He said, "Thank you, thank you. You saved me." He hugged the dog and the cat. The clown said, "You are welcome, welcome. You are brave and clever." He hugged the mouse. Sara and Ben clapped. They were happy. + +The clown said, "You are very good at adding. You added more fun and more friends to the story. Do you want to add more?" Sara and Ben said, "Yes, yes!" The clown said, "Then come with me. I have more balloons and more stories for you." He took them by the hand. He led them to the center of the tent. He said, "Let's go and have more fun." Sara and Ben followed him. They were calm and cheerful. Mom watched them. She smiled. She was proud. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They heard a knock on the door. It was the mailman. He had a big bag of mail for their mom and dad. + +"Hi, kids. Can I enter your house and give you this mail?" the mailman asked. + +"Sure, come in. We like mail. Maybe there is something for us," Ben said. + +The mailman entered the house and put the mail on the table. He smiled at Ben and Lily and said, "Sorry, kids. There is nothing for you today. Maybe next time." + +Ben and Lily looked at the mail. They saw bills, ads, and letters. They felt sad. They wanted something fun and colorful in the mail. Something like a card, a sticker, or a toy. + +"Thank you, mailman. Bye," Lily said. + +"Bye, kids. Have a nice day," the mailman said. He left the house and went to his truck. + +Ben and Lily went back to their toys. They tried to cheer up. They pretended that their toys were mail. They wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in envelopes. They gave each other their toy mail and opened them. + +"Wow, look. I got a dinosaur. Thank you, Ben," Lily said. + +"Wow, look. I got a doll. Thank you, Lily," Ben said. + +They hugged and smiled. They were not sad anymore. They had their own mail. And they had each other. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and blocks. One day, they found a big rope in the yard. They wanted to make a swing with it. + +"I can make a knot," Max said. He took the rope and tried to tie it to a branch. But he did not know how to make a knot. He made a mess. + +"Let me try," Lily said. She took the rope from Max. She knew how to make a knot. She learned from her dad. She made a strong knot and tied it to the branch. + +"Wow, you are good," Max said. He was proud of Lily. He wanted to swing first. He jumped on the rope and pushed with his feet. He swung high and low. He laughed and shouted. + +"Me too, me too," Lily said. She wanted to swing too. She waited for Max to stop. But Max did not stop. He swung more and more. He did not share. + +"Max, it's my turn," Lily said. She was angry. She pulled the rope. Max fell off the swing. He hurt his knee. He cried. + +"Lily, why did you do that?" Max said. He was sad. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. + +"I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. She was sorry. She did not mean to hurt Max. She wanted to play with him. She hugged him and said, "Please forgive me." + +Max looked at Lily. He saw her sorry face. He felt her hug. He remembered their friendship. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You are my best friend." + +Lily and Max smiled. They were happy. They shared the swing. They swung together. They laughed and shouted. They were best friends. +Sam and Mia love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the dolphin. The dolphin is bright blue and soft. It can make a funny sound when you squeeze it. + +One day, Sam and Mia decide to play with the dolphin in the bathtub. They fill the tub with water and bubbles. They put the dolphin in the water and watch it swim. They pretend the dolphin is their friend and talk to it. + +"Hello, dolphin," Sam says. "Do you like the water?" + +"Yes, I do," Mia says in a high voice, making the dolphin nod. "The water is warm and nice." + +They take turns to hold the dolphin and make it splash and jump. They giggle and have fun. They make the dolphin say silly things. + +"I am hungry," the dolphin says. "Can I have some fish?" + +"Sorry, dolphin," Sam says. "We don't have any fish. But we have some crackers. Do you want some?" + +"Crackers?" the dolphin says. "What are crackers?" + +"They are crunchy and yummy," Mia says. "Here, try one." She puts a cracker near the dolphin's mouth. + +The dolphin takes a bite and makes a face. "Blech! This is not good. This is not fish. This is dry and hard." + +Sam and Mia laugh. They think the dolphin is funny. They give the dolphin a hug and say sorry. + +"It's okay, dolphin," Sam says. "We still love you. You are our best toy." + +The dolphin smiles and makes a happy sound. It loves Sam and Mia too. They play with the dolphin until the water gets cold. Then they dry the dolphin and put it on their bed. They say good night to the dolphin and give it a kiss. They dream of swimming with the dolphin in the sea. +Lily and Ben were playing catch with a ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball high and far and run after it. They laughed and shouted as they chased the ball. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben threw the ball too hard and it hit a big tree. The ball bounced back and hit Ben in the nose. Ben cried out and fell to the ground. His nose was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +Lily ran to Ben and tried to help him. She gave him a tissue and said, "Don't cry, Ben. It's okay. I'm here." But Ben kept crying and his nose kept bleeding. Lily was worried. She didn't know what to do. + +She saw a lady walking a dog nearby. She called to her, "Please, help! My friend is hurt. His nose is bleeding. Can you call his mom?" + +The lady heard Lily and came over. She saw Ben and his nose. She said, "Oh, poor boy. Let me see. I'm a nurse. I can help." She took out a bandage and wrapped it around Ben's nose. She said, "You need to go to the hospital. You might need an operation. Don't be scared. It's not a big deal. They will fix your nose and make you feel better." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They didn't know what an operation was. They were scared. They wanted their moms. The lady said, "Don't worry. I'll call your moms and tell them where you are. They will come soon. You are brave kids. You will be fine." She smiled and hugged them. She took out her phone and called their moms. She told them what happened and where to find them. + +Lily and Ben waited for their moms. They held hands and talked. They said they were sorry for what happened. They said they were still friends. They said they hoped their moms would come soon. They said they hoped the operation would not hurt. They said they loved each other. They said they would play catch again when Ben's nose was better. They smiled and hugged. They were still worried, but they were not alone. +Tom and Mia like to jog. They jog every day with their mom and dad. They jog in the park, on the road, and sometimes on the track. Jogging makes them happy and strong. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. The sign says: "Fun Run for Kids. Come and join us on the stage. You can win a prize." Tom and Mia want to join the fun run. They ask their mom and dad if they can. + +"Sure, you can," mom says. "But you have to be organized. You have to wear your numbers, follow the rules, and listen to the leader." + +Tom and Mia nod. They are excited. They wear their numbers and go to the stage. The stage is big and colorful. There are many kids on the stage. Some are big, some are small, some are fast, some are slow. + +The leader is a nice lady. She has a microphone. She says: "Hello, kids. Welcome to the fun run. Are you ready to jog?" The kids say: "Yes, we are!" The leader says: "OK, then. When I say go, you can start jogging. The first one to finish the lap is the winner. Ready, set, go!" + +Tom and Mia start jogging. They jog as fast as they can. They jog past the trees, the flowers, the swings, and the slides. They jog with the other kids. They have fun. They see the finish line. They jog faster. + +Tom and Mia finish the lap. They are not the first ones, but they are not the last ones either. They are proud of themselves. They go back to the stage. The leader gives them a medal. The medal is shiny and pretty. The leader says: "Well done, Tom and Mia. You did a great job. You are awesome joggers." Tom and Mia smile. They say: "Thank you, leader. We had fun. We love jogging." They hug their mom and dad. They are happy. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. Lily liked the birds best, because they had bright colors and sang nice songs. Sam liked the lions best, because they were big and strong and roared loud. + +Then they came to the crocodile pond. The crocodiles were long and green and had many teeth. They lay still on the rocks or in the water. Lily and Sam wanted to see them move and make noise. They threw some stones and sticks at them, but the crocodiles did not care. + +Mom and Dad saw what they were doing and got very angry. They told Lily and Sam to stop, because it was bad and mean to hurt the animals. They said they had to say sorry to the crocodiles and leave the zoo. Lily and Sam felt bad and scared. They did not want to leave the zoo, and they did not want to say sorry to the crocodiles. They started to cry. + +One of the crocodiles heard them cry and lifted his head. He looked at Lily and Sam with his big eyes. He opened his mouth and made a loud sound. It was not a roar, but a laugh. He was not hurt or angry, he was amused. He thought Lily and Sam were funny and silly. He waved his tail and splashed some water at them. + +Lily and Sam stopped crying and looked at the crocodile. They saw that he was not scary, but friendly. They smiled and laughed too. They said sorry to the crocodile and thanked him for his joke. The crocodile nodded and winked. He told them to be nice to the animals and have fun at the zoo. Lily and Sam agreed and waved goodbye. They ran to Mom and Dad and hugged them. They said they were sorry and learned their lesson. Mom and Dad forgave them and took them to see more animals. They all had a good day at the zoo. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many birds and flowers and swings. They had fun playing and running. They got hungry and thirsty. + +Mom said, "Let's go to the cafe and order some food and water." + +They walked to the cafe and sat at a table. The cafe was noisy. There were many people talking and laughing and eating. Lily and Ben covered their ears. + +A lady came to their table. She smiled and said, "What do you want to order?" + +Mom said, "We want two sandwiches, two apples, and three waters, please." + +The lady wrote down their order and said, "Okay, I will bring them soon." + +Lily and Ben waited for their food and water. They looked at the pictures on the wall. They saw a dog, a cat, a fish, and a car. They pointed and named them. + +The lady came back with a tray. She put their food and water on the table. She said, "Here you go. Enjoy your meal." + +Mom said, "Thank you very much." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you too." + +They ate their sandwiches and apples and drank their water. They felt happy and full. They said, "That was yummy." + +Mom said, "Yes, it was. Are you ready to go back to the park?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They got up and followed Mom. They said goodbye to the lady and the cafe. They went back to the park and played some more. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to build things with wood and nails. They had a hammer and some old boards. Tom was very careful with the hammer. He did not want to hurt himself or Lily. + +But Lily was not careful. She wanted to hammer faster and harder. She did not look where she was hitting. She hit Tom's hand with the hammer. Tom cried out loud. His hand was hurt. It was red and swollen. He dropped the hammer and ran to his mom. + +Mom saw Tom's hand and felt sorry for him. She took him inside and put some ice on it. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said it would get better soon. She told Lily to say sorry to Tom and to be more careful with the hammer. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She was just having fun. She went inside and said sorry to Tom. She gave him a hug and a kiss too. She said she would share her toys with him. She asked him if he wanted to play something else. + +Tom smiled. He was not angry with Lily. He knew she was his sister and she loved him. He said he wanted to play with her. He said they could play with the blocks or the cars or the books. He said they did not need the hammer anymore. He said they could build things with their imagination. +Tom and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to find sticks and stones and make pretend houses. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to use some leaves for their house. + +"Let's get some leaves from the tree," Tom said. + +"OK," Lily said. + +They went to the tree and tried to reach the leaves. But the tree was too tall. They could not get any leaves. + +"Maybe we can find an axe and cut the tree," Tom said. + +"An axe? What is that?" Lily asked. + +Tom pointed to a shiny thing on the ground. It had a long handle and a sharp blade. + +"That is an axe. It can cut things," Tom said. + +He picked up the axe and swung it at the tree. He made a loud noise. + +"Bang! Bang! Bang!" + +Lily was fearful. She did not like the noise. She did not like the axe. She thought it was dangerous. + +"Tom, stop! You are hurting the tree!" Lily said. + +She ran to Tom and grabbed his arm. + +"Put down the axe! It is not nice to cut the tree!" Lily said. + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw that she was scared and sad. He did not want to make her feel that way. He cared about her. + +He dropped the axe and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to hurt the tree or you. I just wanted some leaves," Tom said. + +"It's OK, Tom. I forgive you. But we don't need an axe. We can find some leaves on the ground. They are pretty too," Lily said. + +They let go of each other and smiled. They looked around and saw many leaves on the ground. They picked some and took them to their house. They were happy. They did not need an axe. They had each other. +One day, a cute baby bunny was playing in the grass. He saw a big hole in the ground. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. He crawled to the hole and looked down. He saw water and his own face. + +"Hello, bunny!" he said to his face. "Do you want to play with me?" + +But his face did not answer. It only copied what he said and did. The baby bunny was confused and sad. He wanted a real friend, not a face in the water. + +He heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw another cute baby bunny. The other bunny had brown fur and long ears. He smiled and hopped to the hole. + +"Hi, I'm Coco. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm trying to talk to this bunny, but he won't talk back. He just repeats me," the first bunny said. + +"That's not a bunny, silly. That's a well. It has water and it shows your face. It can't talk or play," Coco explained. + +"Really? I didn't know that. I thought it was a friend," the first bunny said. + +"Well, now you know. And you don't have to be sad, because I can be your friend. Do you want to play with me?" Coco asked. + +"Yes, I do. You are very nice and cute. What is your name?" the first bunny asked. + +"My name is Lulu. And you are very nice and cute, too. Come on, let's play in the grass. We can hop and run and have fun," Lulu said. + +"Okay, let's go. Thank you for being my friend, Coco," Lulu said. + +They crawled away from the well and played in the grass. They were happy and became the best of friends. +Anna likes to make things with paper and glue. She makes cards, hats, flowers and animals. She has a lot of colorful paper in her box. She likes to share her things with her friends. + +One day, she decides to send a box to her friend Ben, who lives far away. She puts some of her things in the box. She puts a card that says "Hi Ben, I miss you. From Anna". She puts a hat that has stars and moons. She puts a flower that has red and yellow petals. She puts an animal that looks like a lion. She closes the box and puts a sticker with her name and Ben's name. + +She asks her mom to help her send the box. Her mom takes the box and puts it in the car. They drive to the post office. Anna gives the box to the lady who works there. The lady smiles and says "What a nice box! Who is it for?" + +Anna says "It's for my friend Ben. He lives far away. I made him some things with paper and glue." + +The lady says "That's very sweet of you, Anna. I'm sure Ben will love your things. I'll send your box right away." + +Anna says "Thank you, lady. Bye bye." + +Anna and her mom go back to the car. Anna feels happy. She hopes Ben will get her box soon. She wonders what he will make with paper and glue. She thinks maybe he will send her a box too. She smiles and hugs her mom. +Anna was sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. She did not want to eat or play. She only wanted to sleep. Her mom was worried. She called the doctor. + +The doctor came to Anna's house. He had a bag with tools. He smiled at Anna and said, "Hello, Anna. I am here to help you. Can I check your ears and your throat?" + +Anna was scared. She did not like the doctor's tools. They looked hard and cold. She hid under the blanket and said, "No, no, no. Go away!" + +The doctor was gentle. He said, "Don't be afraid, Anna. I won't hurt you. I just want to see what is making you sick. If you let me check you, I can give you some medicine to make you feel better." + +Anna's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. The doctor is a friend. He will be quick and careful. I will be with you the whole time. You are brave, Anna. You can do this." + +Anna nodded. She was still scared, but she trusted her mom. She let the doctor look at her ears and her throat. She trembled a little, but she did not cry. The doctor said, "Good job, Anna. You have a little infection. I will give you some medicine to take at home. You will feel better soon." + +Anna smiled. She said, "Thank you, doctor. You are nice. I am sorry I was scared." + +The doctor smiled back. He said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are very brave. I am glad you are feeling better. Take care of yourself and rest well." + +Anna's mom thanked the doctor and gave him a cookie. The doctor said goodbye and left. Anna felt happier. She took her medicine and cuddled with her mom. She fell asleep and dreamed of playing with her friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. Mom had a camera and took many pictures of them. She said they were very cute and happy. + +But then, a big dog came near them. It was unknown to them. It had black fur and a loud bark. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a dog, Lily. He is not here to hurt you. He is just curious," Mom said. + +"But he is so big and noisy. He might bite us," Tom said. + +"No, he won't, Tom. He is friendly. Look, he is wagging his tail. That means he likes you," Mom said. + +She took out her camera and said, "Why don't we take a picture with him? He is a nice dog. Maybe he wants to be our friend." + +Tom and Lily looked at the dog. He came closer and licked their faces. He was warm and soft. Tom and Lily smiled. They were not scared anymore. + +"Okay, Mom. Let's take a picture with him," Tom said. + +Mom held the camera and said, "Say cheese!" + +Tom, Lily and the dog said, "Cheese!" + +Mom took the picture and showed it to them. It was a beautiful picture. They all looked happy and friendly. + +"Wow, Mom. That is a great picture. Can we keep it?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. We can keep it and remember this day. And maybe we can see the dog again. He is a good dog," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked the dog. They gave him a hug and a treat. The dog wagged his tail and barked. He liked them too. + +They all sighed. They were happy. They had a new friend. +Lily and Sam were making ornaments for the tree. They had paper, glue, scissors and glitter. Lily cut out a star from the paper. Sam cut out a circle. They put glue on their shapes and sprinkled glitter on them. + +"Look, I made a star!" Lily said, holding up her ornament. + +"It is very pretty," Sam said. "I made a ball. See?" + +He showed Lily his ornament. It was shiny and round. + +They put their ornaments on a tray to dry. Then they saw a big stamp on the table. It had a picture of a snowman on it. + +"Let's print snowmen!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Sam said. + +They took some more paper and dipped the stamp in some paint. They pressed the stamp on the paper and made snowmen prints. + +"Wow, they look like real snowmen!" Lily said. + +"They do!" Sam said. "But they are not cold." + +They laughed and made more prints. They had fun making ornaments and prints for the tree. They waited for them to dry and then hung them up. They were very proud of their work. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today, they want to play dress up. They open their big closet and look for clothes. + +"Look, Sara, I found a hat!" Ben says. He puts the hat on his head. It is too big for him. It covers his eyes. + +"Ha ha, Ben, you look funny!" Sara says. She laughs. She sees a dress. It is pink and has flowers. She likes it. She tries to put it on. + +But the dress has a zipper. Sara does not know how to use the zipper. She pulls the handle, but it is rough. It hurts her fingers. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara says. She drops the dress. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Ben says. He takes off the hat. He sees Sara's fingers. They are red. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. The zipper is mean. It is not nice to you." Ben says. He hugs Sara. + +"It's okay, Ben. Thank you for hugging me." Sara says. She smiles. She sees a scarf. It is soft and has stripes. She likes it. She wraps it around her neck. + +"Look, Ben, I found a scarf!" Sara says. She shows Ben. + +"Wow, Sara, you look pretty!" Ben says. He smiles. He sees a coat. It is blue and has buttons. He likes it. He puts it on. + +"Look, Sara, I found a coat!" Ben says. He shows Sara. + +"Wow, Ben, you look warm!" Sara says. She smiles. + +They look at each other. They are happy. They play dress up. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower. Lily puts a light blue block on top. Tom likes the light blue block. He wants it for his own tower. + +"Give me that block!" Tom says. He grabs the block from Lily's tower. Lily's tower falls down. Lily is sad and angry. She frowns her face. + +"No, Tom! That is my block! You are mean!" Lily says. She tries to take the block back. Tom holds it tight. He frowns his face too. + +"Mine! Mine! Mine!" Tom says. He does not want to share. Lily and Tom pull the block. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears the noises. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Tom fighting over the block. She is not happy. She frowns her face. + +"Stop, Lily and Tom! You are not being nice. You have to share the blocks. There are many blocks. You can both have light blue blocks. Say sorry to each other." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom let go of the block. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily." Tom says. + +"Sorry, Tom." Lily says. + +Mom smiles her face. She gives them each a light blue block. She helps them make a new tower. Lily and Tom smile their face too. They play nicely. They are happy. +Mia loves to make things with her mom. They have a big box of cloth and thread and needles. Mia can cut the cloth with scissors and mom can sew it with a needle. They make dolls and pillows and bags. + +One day, Mia sees a pretty dress in a magazine. She wants to make a dress like that for her doll. She asks mom if they can do it. Mom says yes, but it is hard work. They need to take many stitches to make the dress. Mia says she can do it. She is eager to try. + +They find a pink cloth and a white lace in the box. Mom helps Mia to cut the cloth into a dress shape. Then she shows Mia how to take a stitch with the needle and thread. Mia tries to copy mom. She pokes the needle through the cloth and pulls the thread. She makes a small knot. She is proud of her stitch. + +She takes another stitch and another. She wants to make many stitches to finish the dress. But the needle is sharp and the thread is thin. Mia's fingers start to hurt. She drops the needle and cries. Mom hugs her and says it is okay. She says Mia did a good job. She says they can finish the dress together. + +Mom takes the needle and thread and sews the rest of the dress. She adds the lace and a button. She gives the dress to Mia. Mia puts the dress on her doll. She smiles and says thank you. She says the dress is beautiful. She says she loves mom and mom loves her. They hug and kiss. They are happy. +Tim and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a huge shape in the sky. It was a big bird with a long neck and wings. They had never seen such a bird before. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tim said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agreed. "I wonder what it sounds like. Maybe it can whistle like us." + +They both tried to whistle at the bird, but the bird did not whistle back. It only made a loud honk. Tim and Mia laughed. They thought the bird was funny. + +"Let's try to make friends with it," Tim said. "Maybe it will come down and play with us." + +They ran towards the bird, waving their arms and shouting. But the bird did not like that. It felt scared and angry. It flapped its wings and flew away. + +"Hey, come back!" Tim and Mia cried. "We just want to play with you!" + +But the bird was gone. Tim and Mia felt sad. They had lost their chance to make a new friend. + +A man who was sitting on a bench saw what happened. He came over to Tim and Mia and smiled. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you know what kind of bird that was?" + +"No, we don't," Tim and Mia said. + +"That was a swan," the man said. "A very beautiful and graceful bird. But also a very shy and proud bird. It does not like to be disturbed or chased. It likes to be respected and admired from a distance." + +"Oh, we did not know that," Tim and Mia said. "We are sorry. We just wanted to hear it whistle and play with it." + +"I understand," the man said. "But you see, not every bird can whistle. And not every bird likes to play. Sometimes, you have to learn to appreciate the differences and the beauty of others, without trying to change them or bother them. That is how you can make friends with them." + +Tim and Mia nodded. They understood. They thanked the man and went back to their toys. They decided to whistle at the other birds in the park, but only softly and gently. They hoped to see the swan again someday, and admire it from afar. They learned a valuable lesson that day. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and draw with crayons. One day, they go to the library with their moms. The library has many books and pictures. Sara and Tom want to see them. + +They find a big book with prints of animals. They see a lion, a zebra, a giraffe and more. Sara likes the giraffe. It has a long neck and spots. She points to the print and says, "Look, Tom, a giraffe! It is so high!" + +Tom likes the lion. It has a mane and teeth. He points to the print and says, "No, Sara, look, a lion! It is so strong!" + +They start to argue. They both want the book. They pull and tug. The book rips. They hear a loud noise. They stop and look. The librarian is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You broke the book! That is not nice! You have to say sorry and pay for the book!" + +Sara and Tom feel bad. They did not mean to break the book. They say sorry to the librarian and to each other. They give the librarian some money from their piggy banks. The librarian says, "Thank you for being honest and responsible. Next time, be careful and share. There are many books for everyone. You are welcome to come back and read them." + +Sara and Tom learn their lesson. They hug and make up. They find another book with prints of flowers. They take turns to look and point. They say, "Wow, how pretty!" They are happy and friendly. They enjoy the library. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. They go to the same school. Every day, they learn new things with their teacher, Miss Lee. + +One day, Miss Lee says they have a test. She gives them a paper with pictures and words. They have to match the pictures and words. Lily and Ben look at the paper. They see a cat, a dog, a ball, a car, and a cake. + +Lily likes cats. She finds the word "cat" and draws a line to the picture of the cat. She does the same for the other pictures and words. She finishes the test quickly. She is happy. + +Ben likes cars. He finds the word "car" and draws a line to the picture of the car. He does the same for the other pictures and words. But he is not sure about the cake. He thinks the cake looks yummy. He decides to eat the cake. + +He takes a bite of the paper cake. It does not taste good. It tastes like paper. He spits it out. He is sad. + +Miss Lee sees Ben. She is surprised. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? That is not a regular cake. That is a paper cake. You are supposed to match the pictures and words, not eat them." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry, Miss Lee. I like cake. I thought it was a regular cake. I did not know it was a paper cake." + +Miss Lee says, "It's okay, Ben. I understand. But next time, please do not eat the test. It is not good for you. And it is not fair to the other children. They need the test to show what they know." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry, Miss Lee. I will not eat the test again. I will do the test like Lily. She is smart. She knows how to match the pictures and words." + +Miss Lee says, "That's good, Ben. I'm glad you learned your lesson. And you are smart too. You just need to pay more attention. Now, let's finish the test. I will give you a new paper. And maybe later, I will give you a regular cake. A real cake. Not a paper cake." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Miss Lee. You are nice. I like you. And I like cake. A regular cake. A real cake. Not a paper cake." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They have a big car that can fit many things. They also have a dog named Spot who likes to travel too. + +One day, they want to go to the farm. The farm has many animals that they can see and touch. They also have a big field where they can run and play. They are very excited to go to the farm. + +But when they get in the car, they see a lot of traffic. There are many cars on the road that are not moving. They are stuck. Tom and Lily are sad. They do not like to wait. They want to go to the farm now. + +"Mom, why are there so many cars?" Tom asks. + +"Because it is a busy day, Tom. Many people want to go somewhere too. We have to be patient and wait for the traffic to clear." Mom says. + +"But I want to see the cows and the pigs and the chickens!" Lily says. + +"I know, Lily. Me too. But we have to be safe and follow the rules. Maybe we can play a game while we wait. How about I spy?" Dad says. + +"Okay, Dad. I spy with my little eye something that is red." Lily says. + +"Is it the car in front of us?" Tom guesses. + +"No, Tom. Try again." Lily says. + +"Is it the stop sign?" Dad guesses. + +"No, Dad. Try again." Lily says. + +"Is it your shirt, Lily?" Mom guesses. + +"Yes, Mom! You are clever! You got it!" Lily says. + +"Yay, Mom! Your turn!" Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom. I spy with my little eye something that is fluffy." Mom says. + +"Is it Spot?" Tom guesses. + +"Yes, Tom! You are clever too! You got it!" Mom says. + +"Yay, Tom! Your turn!" Lily says. + +"Okay, Lily. I spy with my little eye something that is green." Tom says. + +"Is it the grass?" Lily guesses. + +"No, Lily. Try again." Tom says. + +"Is it the tree?" Lily guesses. + +"No, Lily. Try again." Tom says. + +"Is it the farm?" Lily guesses. + +"Yes, Lily! You are clever and lucky! You got it!" Tom says. + +"Yay, Lily! We are at the farm!" Mom says. + +They look out the window and see the farm. The traffic is gone. They are happy. They get out of the car and run to see the animals. Spot runs with them. They have a lot of fun at the farm. They are glad they traveled with their mom and dad. They are a clever and happy family. +Lily likes to stare at the big red truck. It has a loud horn and a long ladder. She wants to see the fireman who drives the truck. She thinks he is brave and strong. + +One day, Lily and her mom go to the park. They see the big red truck parked near the swings. Lily runs to the truck and stares at it. She sees a fireman sitting inside. He smiles and waves at her. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you like my truck?" he asks. + +"Yes, I do. It is very nice. Can I see your ladder?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, come with me. I will show you how it works." The fireman gets out of the truck and takes Lily's hand. He leads her to the back of the truck, where the ladder is. + +He pushes a button and the ladder goes up and down. He lets Lily touch the ladder and sit on the seat. He tells her how he uses the ladder to save people and animals from fires. + +Lily is very happy. She thinks the fireman is very kind and cool. She thanks him for showing her his truck and his ladder. She gives him a hug and a kiss. + +The fireman is happy too. He likes to make children smile. He tells Lily to be careful and have fun at the park. He gets back in his truck and drives away. + +Lily waves goodbye to the fireman. She runs to her mom and tells her what she saw and did. She says she wants to be a fireman when she grows up. Her mom hugs her and says she is proud of her. They go to the swings and have a good time. +Lily wanted a new dress for her birthday. She saw a pretty dress in the store window. It was pink and had flowers on it. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Maybe, Lily. But we have to see if it fits you and if we have enough money," her mom said. + +They went inside the store and Lily tried on the dress. It was too big for her. It was also very stiff and scratchy. Lily did not like it. + +"Mom, I don't want this dress. It is not flexible. It hurts my skin," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Let's look for another dress," her mom said. + +They walked around the store and found another dress. It was blue and had stars on it. It was soft and flexible. Lily liked it. + +"Mom, can I have this dress? It is flexible. It feels good on my skin," Lily said. + +Her mom looked at the price tag. It was cheaper than the pink dress. She smiled and nodded. + +"Yes, Lily. You can have this dress. It is perfect for you," her mom said. + +They bought the dress and Lily wore it for her birthday. She was very happy. She thanked her mom and gave her a hug. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. Lily loved to admire the white flowers that grew near the pond. Tom liked to chase the ducks and make them quack. + +One day, they saw a big dog near the flowers. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and scared the ducks away. Lily and Tom were afraid of the dog. They hid behind a bench and watched. + +"Who is that dog?" Lily whispered. "I don't like him. He is mean to the ducks and the flowers." + +"Me neither," Tom whispered back. "He is big and scary. I wish he would go away." + +They waited for a long time, but the dog did not leave. He sniffed the flowers and dug holes in the ground. He ruined Lily's favorite spot. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to admire the white flowers again. She wanted to make the dog go away. She decided to be brave. + +She stood up and walked towards the dog. She shouted, "Hey, dog! Stop that! Leave the flowers alone! They are pretty and nice. You are not!" + +The dog heard Lily and turned around. He saw a small girl with curly hair and a red dress. He growled and showed his teeth. He was not afraid of Lily. He thought she was a snack. + +Tom saw Lily and the dog. He felt scared and worried. He wanted to help Lily. He decided to be brave too. + +He ran after Lily and joined her. He shouted, "Hey, dog! Leave Lily alone! She is my friend. You are not!" + +The dog heard Tom and saw a small boy with blond hair and a blue shirt. He growled louder and showed more teeth. He was not afraid of Tom either. He thought he was another snack. + +Lily and Tom stood together and faced the dog. They held hands and shouted, "Go away, dog! Go away!" + +The dog was surprised and confused. He did not expect the children to be so brave. He did not like their noise and their courage. He decided to leave them alone. + +He turned around and ran away. He did not want to mess with Lily and Tom. He looked for another place to play. + +Lily and Tom cheered and hugged. They had made the dog go away. They had saved the flowers and the ducks. They were brave and happy. + +They went back to the bench and admired the white flowers. They smiled and said, "We are best friends. We are brave together." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play school in the garden. Lily is the teacher and Ben is the student. Lily has a blackboard and a chalk. She writes and draws on the blackboard. + +"Ben, what is this?" Lily asks, pointing to a circle on the blackboard. + +"It is a ball," Ben says. + +"Good, Ben. And what is this?" Lily asks, pointing to a triangle. + +"It is a hat," Ben says. + +"Very good, Ben. You are amazing," Lily says. She gives him a star sticker. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are amazing too," Ben says. He smiles. + +They hear a bell. It is time to go home. + +"Lily, can you remind me to bring my book tomorrow?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben. I will remind you," Lily says. + +They hug and say goodbye. They are happy. They love to play school. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they see many clouds in the sky. Some clouds are big and white. Some clouds are small and gray. + +"Look, Anna, that cloud looks like a dog!" Ben says. He points to a cloud with a long tail and ears. + +"I see it, Ben, it is a funny dog!" Anna says. She laughs. "And that cloud looks like a flower. Do you see it?" + +Ben nods. He sees the flower cloud. It has many petals and a yellow center. "It is a pretty flower. I wish I could pick it." + +Anna has an idea. She runs to the house and gets a paper and a crayon. She comes back and gives them to Ben. "Here, Ben, you can draw the flower cloud. Then you can keep it." + +Ben is happy. He takes the paper and the crayon. He draws the flower cloud. He makes it big and colorful. He shows it to Anna. "Look, Anna, this is my flower cloud. Thank you for letting me draw it." + +Anna smiles. She is happy too. She hugs Ben. "You are welcome, Ben. It is a beautiful flower cloud. You are a good friend." + +They look at the sky again. They see more clouds. They see a cloud that looks like a star, a cloud that looks like a fish, and a cloud that looks like a heart. They draw them all. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play soccer in the park. They are friends, but they also want to win. They have a score board with numbers and stickers. Tom has four stickers and Mia has three stickers. They are almost done with the game. + +"Pass me the ball, Tom!" Mia shouts. She runs to the goal. Tom kicks the ball to her. She tries to shoot, but Tom's big brother Sam blocks the ball. He is older and taller than them. He likes to play soccer too, but he is not very nice. + +"Ha ha, you missed!" Sam laughs. He takes the ball and runs to the other goal. He shoots and scores. He puts a sticker on his side of the board. He has five stickers now. He is the winner. + +Tom and Mia frown. They are sad and angry. They do not like Sam. He is not fair. He is not their friend. He is a bully. + +"Hey, Sam, that's not cool!" Tom says. He is serious. He does not want to play with Sam anymore. "You can't play with us. You are too big and mean. Go away!" + +Sam snorts. He does not care. He thinks he is the best. He takes the ball and the board and leaves. He does not say sorry. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They are still sad, but they are also kind. They hug and smile. They are still friends. They do not need Sam. They do not need the ball or the board. They can play something else. They can have fun. They are happy. +One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the forest. They saw a big hill with a hole on top. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go up the hill and look in the hole," the boy said. + +"OK, but be careful. Maybe there is something scary in there," the girl said. + +They climbed the hill and peeked in the hole. They saw a giant sleeping on a pile of rocks. He had a long nose, big ears, and a lot of hair. He was snoring very loud. + +"Wow, look at that giant! He is so big and hairy!" the boy whispered. + +"Shh, don't wake him up! He might be angry and hurt us!" the girl whispered back. + +They were about to go back down the hill, when they heard a crackle and a pop. They turned around and saw a fire burning in the forest. The fire was spreading fast and making a lot of smoke. + +"Oh no, the forest is on fire! How did that happen?" the boy cried. + +"I don't know, maybe someone left a match or a candle. We have to run away!" the girl said. + +They ran down the hill, but the fire was blocking their way. They were trapped by the flames. They were scared and started to cry. + +"Help, help! Someone save us!" they shouted. + +The giant heard their cries and woke up. He saw the fire and the children. He was not angry or mean. He was kind and brave. He lifted the children with his big hands and carried them over the fire. He put them down on a safe place. + +"Are you OK, little ones? Did the fire hurt you?" the giant asked. + +"No, we are fine, thanks to you. You saved us from the fire. You are a good giant," the boy said. + +"Thank you, thank you. You are a nice giant. We are sorry we disturbed your sleep," the girl said. + +The giant smiled and said, "You are welcome, welcome. I am glad you are fine. Don't be sorry, I don't mind. I like to help. But be careful next time. Don't play near the fire. Fire can burn and hurt." + +The boy and the girl nodded and said, "We will be careful, we promise. Thank you again, giant. Goodbye, goodbye." + +The giant waved and said, "Goodbye, goodbye. Have fun, but be safe." + +The boy and the girl ran back to their home and told their parents what happened. They learned a lesson and made a new friend. The giant went back to sleep and dreamed of happy things. The end. +Lily was very tired. She wanted to sleep in her bed. But her bed had no sheet. Mommy said she had to wash the sheet. It was dirty. + +Lily did not like that. She wanted her sheet now. She cried and kicked. Mommy said, "Stop, Lily. You have to accept it. The sheet will be clean soon. You can use this blanket instead." + +Lily did not want the blanket. It was not soft like her sheet. It was scratchy and blue. She did not like blue. She liked pink. She cried louder. + +Mommy sighed. She said, "Lily, please calm down. It is not easy to wash the sheet. It takes time. You have to be patient. The blanket is warm and cozy. You can pretend it is your sheet. You can sleep with your teddy bear. He will keep you company." + +Lily looked at her teddy bear. He was brown and fuzzy. He had a pink bow. She liked her teddy bear. He was her friend. She hugged him. She felt a little better. + +She said, "Okay, Mommy. I will try the blanket. But I want my sheet back soon." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "I promise, Lily. You will have your sheet back tomorrow. Now, good night, sweetie. I love you." + +She kissed Lily and tucked her in. She turned off the light. Lily closed her eyes. She snuggled with her teddy bear. She felt warm and cozy. She stopped crying. She fell asleep. +Sam and Lily like to play in the park. They like to run, jump, slide and swing. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a trail. It has dirt and rocks and trees. It goes up and down and around. + +"Let's go on the trail!" Sam says. He thinks it will be fun. + +"OK!" Lily says. She thinks it will be a good adventure. + +They hold hands and start to walk on the trail. They see birds and bugs and flowers. They hear sounds and smells. They feel happy and curious. + +But then, the trail gets hard. It is steep and narrow and bumpy. Sam and Lily get tired and scared. + +"Maybe we should go back," Lily says. She thinks the trail is too hard. + +"No, we can do it," Sam says. He thinks they are brave and strong. + +They keep going on the trail. They help each other and cheer each other on. They are a good team. + +At last, they reach the end of the trail. They see a big hill and a beautiful view. They see the park and their home and their mom and dad. They smile and hug. + +"We did it!" Sam says. He thinks they are awesome. + +"We did it!" Lily says. She thinks they are fit. + +They run down the hill and back to the park. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They are proud and happy. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they get tired and need a nap. Mommy tells them to go to their room and sleep for a little while. + +Sara and Tom go to their room. They have two beds with soft blankets and pillows. Sara likes to sleep with her teddy bear. Tom likes to sleep with his dinosaur. They put their toys on their beds and lie down. + +But Tom is not sleepy. He wants to play more. He looks at Sara. She is closing her eyes. He thinks she is boring. He gets up and goes to the window. He sees the sun and the sky and the birds. He smiles. He wants to go outside and run and jump. + +He goes to Sara and shakes her. "Sara, Sara, wake up!" he says. "Let's go outside and play!" + +Sara opens her eyes. She is not happy. She wants to sleep more. She is tired. She stares at Tom. She frowns. She says, "No, Tom, go away! I need a nap!" + +Tom does not listen. He pulls her blanket. He says, "Come on, Sara, don't be lazy! It's fun outside!" + +Sara gets angry. She pushes him. She says, "Stop it, Tom, you are mean! I want to nap!" + +They start to fight. They yell and kick and hit. Their toys fall on the floor. They make a lot of noise. + +Mommy hears them. She comes to their room. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, Tom, what are you doing? You are supposed to nap, not fight!" + +She picks up their toys and puts them back on their beds. She hugs them and kisses them. She says, "I know you are different. Sara likes to nap and Tom likes to play. But you are twins. You need to love each other and respect each other. Sometimes you need to nap and sometimes you need to play. But you always need to be kind and gentle." + +She turns off the light and makes the room dark. She says, "Now, please, try to nap. You will feel better and have more energy later. I love you both very much." + +She leaves the room and closes the door. Sara and Tom look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Tom." + +They hug each other and cuddle with their toys. They close their eyes and nap. They dream of playing outside together. They are happy. +Anna and Ben liked to play with their toys. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many things inside. They saw wires, lights, buttons and batteries. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He picked up a battery and a wire. "I wonder what they do." + +"Be careful, Ben," Anna said. "Mommy said not to touch those things. They can be dangerous." + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to see what would happen. He put the wire on the battery and touched a light. The light flashed and made a loud noise. + +"Zap!" The noise scared Anna and Ben. They dropped the things and ran away. They were very frightened. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Anna asked. She was crying. + +"I don't know," Ben said. He was shaking. "I just wanted to mix them and see." + +They heard footsteps. Mommy came into the garage. She saw the mess and the smoke. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. She was angry. + +"Mommy, we're sorry," Anna and Ben said. They hugged each other. + +"We found the box and we played with the things. Ben mixed a battery and a wire and a light and it made a zap." + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy. She took the box and the things away. + +"Those are not toys. They are tools. You could have hurt yourself or started a fire. You should never mix batteries and wires and lights. You should always ask me before you touch anything in the garage." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were sorry. They did not want to mix those things again. + +"Can we play with our toys now?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, you can. But only with your toys. And no more mixing, okay?" Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. We love you," Anna and Ben said. + +Mommy smiled. She loved them too. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She told them to be careful and have fun. She went back to the house. + +Anna and Ben went to their room. They played with their cars, dolls, blocks and books. They did not mix anything. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and run after it. They have fun every day. + +But one week, Sara is sick. She has to stay in bed. She cannot play catch with Ben. She is sad and bored. She misses Ben. + +Ben misses Sara too. But he also wants to play catch. He sees another girl, Lily, in the park. She has a ball too. Ben asks her, "Can I play catch with you?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can. You are good at catch. Let's play." + +They play catch with the ball. They throw the ball to each other and run after it. They have fun. + +Sara looks out of the window. She sees Ben and Lily playing catch. She feels angry and jealous. She thinks, "Ben is my friend. He should not play catch with Lily. He should wait for me to get better." + +She cries and shouts, "Ben, Ben, come back! Don't play with Lily. Play with me!" + +Ben hears Sara. He stops playing catch. He looks at Sara. He sees her crying and shouting. He feels sorry and confused. He thinks, "Sara is my friend. I don't want to make her sad. But I also like to play catch. And Lily is nice too." + +He says to Lily, "I have to go. Sara is sick and she needs me. Thank you for playing catch with me. Maybe we can play again another day." + +He says to Sara, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to hurt you. I still want to be your friend. I hope you get better soon. Then we can play catch again." + +Sara stops crying and shouting. She says to Ben, "I'm sorry too, Ben. I was jealous and angry. I still want to be your friend too. I hope I get better soon. Then we can play catch again." + +Ben and Sara smile at each other. They are friends again. They wave to Lily. Lily waves back. She is not angry. She understands. She has other friends to play with. + +They all go home. They are happy. They look forward to playing catch again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to find acorns that fall from the big trees. They have a basket to put the acorns in. + +"Look, I found a big acorn!" Sara says, holding up a shiny brown nut. + +"Wow, that's a nice one!" Ben says. "Let me see." + +Sara gives him the acorn. He looks at it and smiles. + +"Can I include it in our basket?" he asks. + +"Sure, you can," Sara says. "We can share our acorns." + +They walk to the basket and put the acorn inside. They see that the basket is almost full. + +"We have a lot of acorns!" Ben says. "What can we do with them?" + +"We can make a picture with them," Sara says. "Or we can feed them to the squirrels." + +"Or we can hide them and find them again," Ben says. + +"That sounds fun!" Sara says. "Let's do that." + +They take the basket and look for a hidden spot to hide it. They find a bush with green leaves and yellow flowers. They put the basket behind the bush and cover it with some leaves. + +"OK, now we have to count to ten and then look for the basket," Ben says. + +"OK, let's count," Sara says. + +They count together: "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +They open their eyes and run to the bush. They look for the basket, but they can't see it. + +"Where is it?" Sara says. + +"I don't know," Ben says. + +They hear a rustle in the bush. They peek behind it and see a squirrel. The squirrel has the basket in its mouth. It is eating the acorns. + +"Hey, that's our basket!" Ben says. + +"Give it back!" Sara says. + +The squirrel looks at them and runs away with the basket. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. + +They chase the squirrel, but it is too fast. It climbs up a tree and disappears. + +They stop and look at each other. They are sad and angry. + +"That was not nice!" Ben says. + +"That was not nice!" Sara says. + +They hug each other and walk back to the park. They decide to play something else. They hope to find more acorns another day. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they got a new toy train from their grandma. It was shiny and red and made a loud noise. Lily and Tom both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. + +"Give me the train, it is mine!" Lily said, grabbing the train from Tom. + +"No, it is mine, I saw it first!" Tom said, pulling the train back. + +They fought and fought, and the train broke in half. Lily and Tom cried and cried. They had ruined their new toy. + +Grandma heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken train and the sad twins. She shook her head and said, "You two are very selfish. You did not enjoy your gift, you only wanted it for yourself. You did not think of the other, you only thought of yourself. You did not listen to my tip, you only listened to your anger. Now you have nothing to play with, and you have hurt each other's feelings. How do you feel?" + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, Grandma. We are sorry, brother. We are sorry, sister. We were selfish and foolish. We did not enjoy our gift, we only fought over it. We did not think of the other, we only thought of ourselves. We did not listen to your tip, we only listened to our anger. We feel bad and sad." + +Grandma smiled and said, "It is good that you are sorry, and that you have learned your lesson. But you can still enjoy your gift, if you are willing to share. Look, the train is not completely broken. It still has two parts, one for each of you. You can take turns to play with them, or you can join them together and make a longer train. You can have fun and be happy, if you are kind and generous. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Grandma. We want to try. We want to share. We want to have fun and be happy. We want to be kind and generous. Thank you for your tip, Grandma. We love you." + +Grandma hugged them and said, "I love you too, my dear twins. Now go and play with your toy train, and enjoy your gift." +Ben and Lily liked to play with chalk. They drew pictures on the sidewalk. They made flowers, stars, and cars. They had fun. + +One day, a big boy came. He saw the chalk. He wanted it. He said, "Give me your chalk. It is mine now." + +Ben and Lily were scared. They said, "No, it is our chalk. We found it. Go away." + +The big boy was angry. He pushed Ben and Lily. He took their chalk. He ran away. + +Ben and Lily cried. They had no chalk. They could not draw. Their pictures were gone. The big boy gained their chalk. He was mean. Ben and Lily were sad. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big ice cream truck. It has many colors and pictures of ice cream. + +"Look, Anna, ice cream!" Ben says. "Can we have some?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Anna says. They run to the truck and wait in line. They have some money from their mom. + +The ice cream man smiles at them. "What do you want?" he asks. + +"I want chocolate," Ben says. + +"I want strawberry," Anna says. + +The ice cream man gives them their ice cream cones. They are big and cold and sweet. + +"Thank you!" Anna and Ben say. They pay the ice cream man and walk away. + +They find a bench to sit and eat their ice cream. They lick and bite and taste their ice cream. It is yummy. + +"Mine is good," Ben says. "It tastes like brown and creamy." + +"Mine is good, too," Anna says. "It tastes like pink and fruity." + +They are happy and enjoy their ice cream. But the sun is hot and bright. It makes their ice cream melt. + +"Oh no, look!" Anna says. "Our ice cream is dripping!" + +Ben sees his ice cream dripping on his hand and his cone. He tries to lick it faster, but it is too much. + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Our ice cream is going away!" + +They are sad and hurry to finish their ice cream. But it is too late. Their ice cream is gone. They only have sticky hands and empty cones. + +They look at each other and sigh. + +"That was not fair," Anna says. + +"No, it was not," Ben says. + +They throw away their cones and wipe their hands. They are still hungry and thirsty. + +"Let's go home," Anna says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +They walk back to their mom. They tell her what happened. She hugs them and gives them some water and cookies. + +"Maybe next time, we can have ice cream when it is not so hot," she says. + +"Maybe," Anna and Ben say. + +They smile and eat their cookies. They are still friends. They still like ice cream. But they do not like hot sun. +Lily and Ben hate the water. They do not like to swim or splash or get wet. They like to play on the sand and make castles and holes. But one day, their mom and dad say they have to go on a raft. A raft is a big thing that floats on the water. It has a rope and a stick and some seats. + +Lily and Ben do not want to go on the raft. They cry and say no. But their mom and dad say it will be fun and they have to try. They say they will be safe and they will not get wet. They say they will see fish and birds and trees. They say they will have a picnic on the raft. + +Lily and Ben do not believe them. They are scared and angry. They get on the raft with their mom and dad. The raft moves on the water. It goes fast and slow. It goes up and down. Lily and Ben hold on to the rope and the stick. They close their eyes and ears. They do not want to see or hear anything. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She says, "Look, Lily and Ben, look! There is a big open space on the water. It is blue and shiny and calm. There are no waves or rocks or wind. It is like a mirror. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Ben open their eyes. They see the open space on the water. It is beautiful. They see their mom and dad smiling and waving. They see a bird flying and a fish jumping. They see the sun and the sky and the clouds. They feel the air and the breeze and the warmth. + +Lily and Ben smile too. They say, "Wow, mom and dad, wow! This is amazing. This is fun. We like the raft. We like the water. Can we stay here longer? Can we have the picnic now?" + +Their mom and dad hug them and say, "Yes, Lily and Ben, yes! We are so proud of you. You are brave and curious and smart. We love you. And we love the raft and the water too. Let's have the picnic and enjoy this open space. It is a special day." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a tall tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I don't know. It is very tall. Maybe we can fall and hurt ourselves." Anna says. + +They discuss how to climb the tree. They find a big rock and a long stick. They put the rock near the tree. They use the stick to reach a low branch. They pull themselves up. + +They are happy. They can see the whole park from the tree. They see birds and flowers and people. They feel like they are flying. + +They make a wish. They wish they can stay in the tree forever. They smile and hug each other. They are the best friends in the world. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, Ben says to Anna, "I want to show you a cool place. Come with me." + +Anna follows Ben. They walk and walk. They pass by houses, trees, and cars. They see a big park. Ben says, "This is the place. Look, there is a slide, a swing, and a sandbox. We can have fun here." + +Anna smiles. She likes the place. She says, "Wow, this is a cool place. Thank you for showing me. Can we play on the slide first?" + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes, we can. Let's go." They run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and shout. They are happy. + +They play on the swing and the sandbox too. They make new friends. They share their toys. They have a good time. They are glad they found a cool place. +Sara likes to teach her teddy bear how to read. She has many books with big letters and pictures. Every Sunday, she sits on her bed with her teddy and opens a book. She points to the words and says them out loud. She asks her teddy to repeat after her. + +"Look, teddy, this is a cat. C-A-T. Cat. Can you say cat?" Sara says. + +"Cat," teddy says in a soft voice. + +"Good, teddy, you are very smart. Now, this is a dog. D-O-G. Dog. Can you say dog?" Sara says. + +"Dog," teddy says. + +"Very good, teddy, you are learning fast. Now, this is a bird. B-I-R-D. Bird. Can you say bird?" Sara says. + +"Bird," teddy says. + +"Wow, teddy, you know all the animals. You are a great reader. I am proud of you," Sara says. She hugs her teddy and gives him a kiss. + +Sara's mom comes to the door and smiles. She sees Sara and her teddy with the book. + +"Hi, Sara, what are you doing?" mom asks. + +"I am teaching teddy how to read. He can say cat, dog, and bird. He is very good," Sara says. + +"That's wonderful, Sara. You are a good teacher. And teddy is a good student. Reading is fun, isn't it?" mom says. + +"Yes, mom, reading is fun. And teddy likes it too. He feels safe and happy with me and the books," Sara says. + +Mom nods and says, "I'm glad you and teddy are safe and happy. Reading is a good way to spend your Sunday. Do you want to read another book with me and teddy?" + +"Yes, mom, I do. Can we read the one with the farm and the cow and the pig?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, Sara, we can read that one. Come on, let's go to the couch and cuddle with teddy and the book," mom says. + +Sara and mom and teddy go to the couch and open the book. They read the words and look at the pictures. They laugh and learn and love. They have a good Sunday. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball rolled past a big tree and into a bush. Tom and Lily ran after it, but they could not see it. They heard a soft sound from the bush. It sounded like a cry. + +"Who is there?" Tom asked. + +A voice answered, "It's me, the lady." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They wondered who the lady was and why she was in the bush. They were a little scared, but also curious. + +"Are you okay, lady?" Lily asked. + +The lady said, "No, I'm not okay. I'm lost and I'm worried. I can't find my way home." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the lady. They wanted to help her. + +"Where do you live, lady?" Tom asked. + +The lady said, "I live in a big house with a red door and a white fence. It's near the park, but I don't remember how to get there." + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They knew the park very well. They had seen a big house with a red door and a white fence before. It was not far from where they were. + +"We know where your house is, lady!" Lily said. "We can show you the way!" + +The lady was happy. She said, "Thank you, thank you! You are very kind and smart. Can you help me get out of the bush?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They reached out their hands and pulled the lady out of the bush. She was wearing a blue dress and a hat. She looked nice, but also tired and sad. + +"Come on, lady, follow us!" Tom said. + +Tom and Lily took the lady by the hand and led her to the big house with the red door and a white fence. They knocked on the door and waited. A man opened the door. He looked surprised and happy. + +"Mary, is that you?" he said. + +The lady said, "Yes, it's me, John. I'm so sorry, I got lost and I couldn't find my way back. These children helped me. They are wonderful." + +The man hugged the lady and thanked Tom and Lily. He invited them in for some cookies and milk. Tom and Lily smiled. They were glad they helped the lady. They also found their ball in the bush. It was a good day. +Lily liked to pray every night before she went to sleep. She would fold her hands and close her eyes and talk to God. She would thank Him for her family, her friends, her toys and her food. She would also ask Him to help her be good and kind and brave. + +One night, Lily had a special prayer. She wanted to learn how to ride her bike without the little wheels. She had a new bike with a brilliant pink color and a loop of bells on the handle. She loved her bike, but she was afraid to fall. She prayed to God to give her courage and balance and fun. + +The next day, Lily asked her dad to take her to the park. He took off the little wheels and held her bike as she got on. He told her to pedal hard and look ahead. Lily felt nervous, but she remembered her prayer. She said to herself, "God is with me, God is with me." She started to pedal and her dad let go. + +Lily was riding her bike by herself! She felt a rush of joy and excitement. She heard her bells ring and her dad cheer. She smiled and waved and kept going. She made a big loop around the park and came back to her dad. He hugged her and told her he was proud of her. Lily thanked him and thanked God. She had learned how to ride her bike without the little wheels. She felt brilliant. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to tidy up. Their room is always messy. + +One day, Mom says, "Sara and Ben, it is time to tidy up your room. You have too many things on the floor. You need to put them in the boxes and shelves." + +Sara and Ben do not want to tidy up. They say, "No, Mom, we are busy. We are playing with our blanket. It is our castle. We are the king and the queen." + +Mom says, "You can play with your blanket later. First, you need to tidy up your room. It is not nice to have a messy room. It makes it hard to find your things. And it is not safe. You can trip and fall. Come on, help me tidy up your room." + +Sara and Ben do not listen. They keep playing with their blanket. They make it into a tent. They hide under it. They pretend they are in a forest. They do not see Mom. + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, you are not being good. You are not listening to me. You are not helping me. You are making more mess. You are pulling the blanket from the bed. You are making the bed untidy. You are not being fair. You are not sharing the blanket. You are fighting over it." + +Sara and Ben hear Mom. They feel bad. They know Mom is right. They are not being good. They are not listening to her. They are not helping her. They are making more mess. They are pulling the blanket from the bed. They are making the bed untidy. They are not being fair. They are not sharing the blanket. They are fighting over it. + +They say, "Sorry, Mom. We are sorry. We will tidy up our room. We will put our things in the boxes and shelves. We will make the bed tidy. We will share the blanket. We will be good." + +Mom says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. I am glad you are sorry. I am glad you will tidy up your room. I am glad you will share the blanket. I am glad you will be good. I love you." + +Sara and Ben say, "We love you too, Mom." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They tidy up their room. They make the bed tidy. They share the blanket. They are good. They are happy. Mom is happy too. +One day, a boy and a girl went to play in the woods. They liked to talk to the birds and the bugs and the flowers. They found a hut made of sticks and leaves. It looked old and empty. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," the boy said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be someone's home," the girl said. + +They walked slow to the hut and opened the door. It was dark and dusty inside. They saw a table, a chair, a bed and a pot. On the table, there was a plate with some bread and cheese. + +"Look, someone left some food. Maybe they are not here," the boy said. + +He reached for the plate, but the girl stopped him. + +"No, don't touch it. It's not ours. Maybe they will come back soon," she said. + +Just then, they heard a loud roar outside. They looked out the window and saw a big bear. The bear smelled the food and walked to the hut. He was hungry and angry. + +"Run, run, run!" the girl said. + +They ran out of the hut and into the woods. The bear followed them, but he was too big and slow to catch them. They ran and ran until they reached their home. + +They told their mom and dad what happened. They were glad they were safe and sorry they went into the hut. + +"Next time, don't go into places you don't know. And don't take things that are not yours. You never know who might come back," their mom said. + +They nodded and hugged their mom and dad. They learned their lesson and never went to the hut again. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat sandwiches and carrots and grapes. Lily had a pretty napkin with flowers on it. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, Ben, my napkin is pretty. Do you like it?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He had a napkin with cars on it. He liked cars very much. He pointed to his napkin and said, "Look, Lily, my napkin is cool. Do you like it?" +