diff --git "a/TinyStories_972.txt" "b/TinyStories_972.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_972.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +He smiled and shouted, "I can stretch the black circle!" +Once upon a time, there was an ancient man who was very lonely. He wanted to find a friend. One day, he saw a little animal and he was so excited. He quickly poked it with a stick and the little animal jumped. + +The ancient man laughed and leaned down to pick up the little animal. He carried it back to his home and gave it a warm bed to sleep on. + +Suddenly, the little animal started to heat up. The heat kept getting stronger and stronger. The ancient man was worried and he had no idea what to do. He poked the little animal gently, but nothing happened. + +He thought and he thought until finally he had an idea. He ran outside and grabbed some snow. Then, he gently put it on the little animal's back. The snow melted and the heat slowly disappeared. + +The ancient man and the little animal were so happy that they immediately became best friends. They lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a bright yellow bull searching for food in a big field. He was very hungry, so he decided to search for something tasty to eat. + +He saw some bright red apples on a nearby tree and went over to have a bite. It was delicious! He ate some more, then kept searching. + +He found some tall grass, which he mooed at, and then looked for something else. Suddenly, he saw a little pond with lots of green plants around it. He started searching for something he could eat, and saw a big bowl of strawberries! + +He was so happy that he started eating a lot of them. He stopped when he was full and went back to the field, where he lied down and enjoyed the bright sunlight. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named James. He was three-years-old and he loved to paint. Every day he would get out his paints and make bright and colourful pictures. + +One day, James was squeezing the paint too hard. The paint felt cold, slimy and bitter. He was not expecting it to taste so bad! + +James was very upset about this and he wanted to find something else to do with his paints. Then he had a great idea - he would mix the paint with water and make a new colour. So he took out a cup and filled it with paint and water. + +The end result was a beautiful purple colour. James was so excited about this new creation that he wanted to share it with everyone. He asked his friends and family to come and see his masterpiece and they were all very impressed. + +From that day on, James never tried squeezing his paints again. He always used the water and paint mixture to create beautiful new colours that he was proud to share with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a selfish man. He loved to get things for himself, but didn't want anyone else to have any. + +One day, he saw a rake in the store. He wanted it, so he went up to the cashier. The cashier asked him if he wanted to buy it, but he just said he wanted to borrow it. + +The cashier was very kind, so he let the man take the rake. The man was so happy, he thanked the cashier and took the rake home. + +At home, the man used the rake all day long. He raked and raked and raked until there was nothing left in his backyard. He didn't even leave any leaves for the birds and other animals. + +The man was very selfish and thought only about himself. But, the birds and animals didn't like it at all! They were mad at the man for being so selfish. In the end, the man had to give back the rake to the store and go home. +Today Sue was so excited. She had a brand new bean! It was perfect; it was blue with yellow spots. She couldn't wait to put it on! She ran to her room and quickly put it on. It was so comfy; it was the perfect fit. + +Next, Sue wanted to show her mom. She ran downstairs and her mom smiled when she saw Sue in her new bean. She told Sue she looked perfect. + +Then, Sue decided to go out and play with her friends while wearing her bean. Sue was so happy. She loved her new bean so much and was so proud to wear it! +One day, a small fish wanted to go on an adventure. She swam around her tank, looking for somewhere new to explore. + +Then, she saw it - a small closet in her owner's bedroom! She swam over and looked inside. There were lots of fun things to check out - like shoes and clothes and toys. + +The fish was so excited! She swam around and around in the closet, feeling restless and crazy. Suddenly, she saw an opening in the side of the closet. She quickly swam inside, and found herself in a big bathtub! + +The fish was so happy that she had found a new place to explore. She swam around and around in the bathtub, feeling excited and free. Her adventure was a success! +One day, Mommy and Daddy sat down to discuss something very important. They were looking at a funny looking thing called an x-ray. It was an impressive picture showing the bones inside Mommy's body. + +Mommy said the x-ray was very helpful. It showed her a funny looking bump on her shoulder. She said the doctors would soon find out what the bump was. + +The next day, Mommy went to the doctor's office. The doctor took more x-rays and discussed the funny looking bump. The doctor thought the bump was just some extra fluid, which was a relief to Mommy. The doctor was very impressed with the x-rays. + +After the visit, Mommy took some medicine and the bump went away. Now, Mommy and Daddy are very happy that the x-rays were so impressive. +Once upon a time there was a house with an attic. The attic was empty and dark. Every day, the family would put things in the attic and it slowly started to grow full. One day, the family found an old chest in the attic. They opened it up and found lots of special toys inside. The family was excited to play the the toys, so they took them out of the attic and set them up in the living room. Every day, the family would play together and have lots of fun. They all grew to love the attic and the toys they found inside. The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Emma. Emma was a very ignorant girl because she never tried to learn new things. One day Emma saw a jar of butter on the table. She wanted to rub it, so she reached out and rubbed the butter between her fingers. She felt the soft and creamy texture of the butter and it was so nice that she rubbed and rubbed it until there was none left! + +The next day, Emma tried to rub the butter again but it was all gone. She realised that if she had been less ignorant she would have known to save some of the butter for later. So she learnt her lesson and promised never to be ignorant again. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a family. They wanted to make their house look nice. Every day the family came together to decorate. +First, they put fake pictures on the wall. Then, they put fake flowers around the room. Finally, they put fake stars on the ceiling. +Once everything was decorated, the family stood back to admire their hard work. They were so happy with how their house looked that they celebrated with a big party. +Everyone in the family had a wonderful time. They danced, they sang and they ate delicious food. They were so happy that they even decorated the party with even more fake flowers and stars. +The family celebrated until the sun came up. Then they all went to bed, feeling happy and grateful for their decorated house. +Once upon a time, there was a big box in a distant land. Inside the box was lots of black soil. Every night, something funny used to happen - the box would shut on its own! + +The sofa of the distant land decided to find out why the box was shutting. He asked his friends around the world to help him find out the answer. + +All his friends started looking and thinking. One of his friends came up with a brilliant idea - maybe an animal was living inside the box! + +The sofa looked inside the box and found a little mouse! The mouse said he had been living in the box because it kept him safe from predators. + +The sofa was very happy and he thanked the mouse for living in his box. He then put some food inside the box so the mouse would never be hungry. The mouse thanked the sofa and the box never shut again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He had a very special pet - a cute little kitten. It had big eyes and was always playing around. One day, the man gave the kitten a present - a very sharp toy. The kitten loved it and began to play with it. It chased it up and down the stairs, back and forth. Then it jumped on the man's tall bed and pounced on the sharp toy. The man and the kitten laughed and played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time there was a neighbor who had something very special. It was a soft white pile. Every day the neighbor fed the pile and watched it melt. + +One day, the neighbor's little three year old friend came over to play. They talked and laughed together, but the neighbor kept looking at the special pile. When the little one asked what it was, the neighbor said it was a snowman. + +The little one was so excited! They came up with a great plan. The little one fetched the neighbor's biggest pot, then they got all the neighbors together to help. Everyone put snow into the pot until it was full. + +Then they lit a fire underneath it. Soon, the pot started to bubble and melt. After a while, everyone took out their spoons and had a wonderful, sweet treat. + +The neighbor and the little one grinned at each other as they ate, happy that the soft white pile had melted into something so delicious. +Once there was a little girl named Ginny. She was three years old and loved to spin. She would twirl around and around in circles with her arms in the air. It was so much fun! + +One day, Ginny went to the park. She saw a big puddle of wet. She wanted to spin in it, but her mom said no. Ginny was sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her mom for a hose. + +Brrrrr! She spun and spun in the stream of water coming from the hose. The water made her feel cool and wet. She spun faster and faster until she was going so fast she almost fell. But then she stopped. She found the perfect position and just floated in the air with the water all around her. + +Ginny spun and laughed with her wet feet on the ground. It turned out to be the perfect way to have fun and get wet at the same time. After that day, she asked her mom for the hose all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a special nose. It was an original nose and it liked to smile. Every morning it would smile and make people happy. + +One day, the nose found a friend. They both smiled and laughed together. Everywhere they went, people saw their happy faces and smiled back. + +The friends were very happy. They shared lots of laughs and even made a game that they would play together. They would point at each other’s nose, and then laugh and smile. + +No matter what, the nose and its friend always stayed happy and smiled together. They loved to make people laugh and make them smile too. + +They were the happiest friends ever! +Once upon a time, there was a hungry boy called Toby. He was walking along when suddenly he saw something in the distance. He squinted to find out what it was and he was filled with surprise. It looked like a big house made of candy. + +Toby ran up to the house and peeked inside. He saw shelves full of sweet treats and his tummy grumbled. He nodded his head and jumped through the door. He filled his mouth with candy and it tasted delicious. + +Toby was so happy he started to dance around the house. All of a sudden, all of the candy started shaking. A big voice said "Happy Birthday Toby!". Toby was filled with surprise and delight. + +The floor opened up and a birthday cake popped up. Toby was so hungry he immediately started eating. He laughed and smiled with glee. Everyone around him started clapping and Toby could not be happier. He nodded and gave everyone a big hug. Everyone had the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time there was a weak beetle. One day he decided he wanted to leave. He wanted to explore the world. So off he went, hopping and crawling around looking for an adventure. + +Suddenly he came across a huge, deep pond. He found it scary and intimidating. His tiny, weak legs were trembling. He wanted to turn back, but he was too brave to do that. So he decided to jump and take the plunge. + +He made it across the pond, but it felt like forever! He was so exhausted and exhausted, but he kept going. Soon he found himself in a beautiful garden filled with bright, colourful flowers. He took a deep breath of the sweet air. + +The sunshine warmed his back, and he jumped around feeling happy and content. This was the perfect place to stay forever and make a home. The weak beetle was glad he decided to leave and explore the world. He knew that this was worth it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. She had long, gentle curls and bright blue eyes. She went to the mall with her mommy. + +Jill loved going to the mall! As they were walking, she asked her mommy, “When will we get to the mall?†Her mommy softly replied, “We’re almost there.†Jill was so excited! + +When they got to the mall, Jill asked, “What should we do first?†Her mommy said, “Let’s look in the stores!†Jill smiled and jumped up and down. + +As they went from store to store, Jill saw so much fun stuff. She tried on bright hats, hugged soft stuffed animals and squeezed tight hugs with her mom. + +At the end of the day, Jill and her mommy were both tired but happy. They said goodbye to the mall and held hands as they walked home. +Once there was a small dark puppy. His name was Mint. Mint wanted to play with the other puppies, but they wouldn't let him. They thought he was too different. Mint was sad. + +One day, the other puppies stopped to eat. Mint wanted to join in, but they still wouldn't let him. Suddenly, a kind man came and saw Mint. He asked them why they were so mean and he told them to forgive Mint. + +The other puppies felt sorry for Mint and decided to let him join them. They started to play together and it was lots of fun. Now, Mint plays with his friends every day and he is never alone. + +Mint is thankful for the kind man and his lesson to forgive. Forgiveness can make things so much better! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He loved to explore outside with his friends. One day, Sam and his friends made a promise to swim in the lake. They ran so fast to get there! + +The water was so cool and clean. Sam's friends jumped right in, but Sam was scared to go. He looked down at his arms, which were too small to swim. So his friends made a special promise to Sam. They said they will always look after him while he is in the lake. + +Sam liked this promise and decided to jump in. He felt so brave! With his friends strong arms around him, Sam had a wonderful time swimming. After an hour it was time for Sam to go home. He said goodbye to his friends and thanked them for their promise. They kept him safe and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a fish named Dave. Dave was a very adventurous fish. He loved exploring the big wide ocean. But he always felt sad, because he was all alone. One day, Dave saw a female fish and he knew he wanted to marry her. + +The female fish's name was Sarah. Sarah was also very adventurous. When she saw Dave, she fell in love with him right away. They talked and swam together all day long, and they knew they wanted to be together forever. + +So they got married! It was a wonderful ceremony, with a big party afterwards. All the fish came to celebrate their marriage. Dave and Sarah were so happy! + +Now that they were married, Dave and Sarah decided to explore the ocean together. They had lots of fun discovering new places and trying new things. They were so adventurous. + +And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. He had a very nice house and lots of nice things. He also had a special jewels. One of the jewels was a diamond. + +The wealthy man wanted to examine the diamond closely. So one day, he brought it out of its box and looked at it very carefully. The diamond was so shiny and sparkly! The man smiled as he examined it. + +The diamond shone even more brightly when the sun hit it. It was one of the most beautiful things this man had ever seen. He was so happy and proud to own the diamond. + +After examining the diamond closely the man put it back in its box. He smiled as he put it away, knowing that he owned such a special and rare treasure. +One day, a soft duck was swimming in a pond. It had been hopping around, looking for food to eat. Suddenly, a noise caught its attention. It looked up and saw a little girl playing in the grass nearby. The duck quacked and tried to get her attention. But the little girl didn't notice. She just ignored the duck and kept playing. + +The duck waddled closer to the girl. It quacked again, but still she ignored it. Even when it rubbed up against her leg, the little girl still didn't notice. She just kept playing. + +Finally, the duck gave up. It swam away and looked for something else to do. The soft duck spent the rest of the day hopping around the pond, but the girl still didn't notice it. She had ignored the duck completely! +Once upon a time, there was a human. Everyday, he would do foolish things. He often thought he was very clever but his actions always suggested differently. + +One day, the human was walking along a path in the forest. Suddenly, he heard some noises coming from a tree. Thinking that he might receive a surprise, he decided to explore. + +When he reached the tree, he saw a strange creature. It spoke to the human and told him that if he was brave enough, he could receive a reward. The human was excited and decided to take the challenge. + +He was asked to stand at the bottom of the tree and close his eyes. After he did this, the creature told him to open them again. When he opened his eyes, he was amazed to receive a beautiful gift. It was a magical stone that would make him wealthier and brighter than he had ever been before. + +The human was so happy and grateful for what he had received. From that day onwards, he learned to be wiser and use his abilities more wisely. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy house. One day, the house needed a nail, so the family set out to get one. They went to the shop and looked around until they found the right nail. Next, they went to the library to look for a hammer. They chose one that was shiny and sharp. + +On the way back home, they stopped at the park. As soon as they arrived, they heard a bell ringing! There was a bell tower in the park and it was ringing so loudly. Everyone was so excited to hear it. + +Finally, they arrived back home. The dad opened the door and got to work. He used the hammer and nail to hang a painting on the wall. And just like that, the house was even tidier than before! +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She liked to crawl. Everywhere she went, she liked to crawl. One day, Sarah was crawling through her garden and found a big surprise. She found a bright red strawberry. She had never seen a strawberry before and she was excited! Without thinking twice, she picked it up and put it in her mouth. It tasted sweet and delicious! + +Sarah crawled around the garden to look for more strawberries. She crawled faster and faster until she found lots of them. She tasted them all. Some tasted sweet, some tasted sour and some tasted strange! Now, Sarah was very happy. + +She kept crawling around her garden, picking up and tasting the strawberries until she had had enough. Then she crawled back to her house, with a big smile on her face. +Jill wanted to dream. Every day she would close her eyes, sit in her comfy chair and try to dream but nothing ever happened. She was frustrated. + +One day, she had an idea. She got her radio and turned it on. The music was perfect. Suddenly, she was transported to an amazing dream world. + +In the dream, Jill was able to do things she hadn’t been able to do before. She went on adventures, found treasures and made new friends. Jill was so happy! + +When she woke up, she still felt the joy of her dream. She smiled and thanked her radio for helping her see her dreams. From then on, whenever Jill was feeling frustrated, she would put on her radio and float away to her dreams. +Sammy was very excited because he was getting to go to a very special party. He couldn't wait. When he arrived, he saw yummy treats everywhere. He couldn't help himself and started eating them. Suddenly, he noticed some music and dancing. He loved to dance, so he quickly joined in. On the stage, there was a man with a microphone singing and everyone was dancing. Sammy danced until he got so tired he couldn't move anymore. He happily hopped off the stage and moved away from the music. He moved to a quiet corner, where he found a really yummy ice cream cone. He quickly licked it and it started to melt. Sammy didn't care because he loved to eat the melted ice cream. He licked the cup until it was all gone. Sammy had the best time at the party and he will never forget the yummy ice cream and the microphone! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Jane, who loved to explore and find new things. One day they were walking around and they saw something that was very exciting! It was a big, icy square. The square was so shiny and sparkly, they just couldn't believe their eyes! + +Jane's eyes widened and she said, “Let’s count how many sides there are!†Tim nodded in agreement and grabbed his pencil and paper. + +The two friends started counting and when they reached the fourth side, Tim exclaimed, “We have a number! There are four sides!†+ +Jane smiled and said, “Let's explore the square more!†+ +The two friends explored the icy square for a long time. They ran around it, touched it and found a few hidden treasures. + +After a while, Tim and Jane decided to go home feeling happy and content. As they left, they knew that they had found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Max. He loved to explore outside in the cold. One day, he went a bit too far and he got really chilly. He began to shiver. As he shivered he noticed something special. It was zero snowflakes! He had never seen anything so unique before. + +Max was so surprised. He cupped his hands and gently caught one of the snowflakes. He marveled at its delicate beauty, so different from all the others. He rolled it around in his palm like a little marble and smiled. + +He wanted to share his discovery with somebody, but he didn’t know who. He decided to bring the snowflake home and show his family. + +Max returned home feeling excited and full of joy, despite being so cold. When he showed his family the zero snowflake, they were just as amazed as he was. It was such a unique moment they all shared together. They talked, laughed and smiled, feeling excited and loved. + +Max had discovered something truly special and he never forgot that day. He smiled as he snuggled up in bed, happy and warm, thinking about his one special snowflake. +One day, there was a black spirit who needed a friend. The spirit was feeling very lonely, so it went out to find one. The spirit searched for hours but couldn't find anyone, so it went to seek help. + +The spirit looked around, and soon came across a 3-year-old child. The spirit asked the child if it could help. The child agreed, so they both set out to look for a friend. + +They walked and walked until they came across a big tree. The spirit begged the child to help it by raising it up. The child was happy to help, so it grabbed ahold of the spirit and lifted it up and up until it was sitting on the tree's highest branch. + +From there, the spirit could see for miles and miles. The spirit suddenly felt a lot less lonely, and called out to the other spirits that were in the sky. + +Now, the spirit has lots of friends! Whenever the spirit and its new friends need a hand, the 3-year-old child is there to help them raise each other up, no matter how high! +Once there was a painter who was all ready to start painting. He grabbed his bucket and brush and went outside. He was so excited to start painting the walls of his house. He bounced and kicked his way around happily. + +But then something went wrong! The painter felt a sharp pain in his leg. He had kicked a big rock and it hurt! He stopped bouncing and sat down, grumbling about the pain in his leg. He had to take a break from all the painting. + +But after a while the painter was feeling better again. He stood up and was ready to start painting again. He bent down and began to kick away all the rocks that were in his way. He kicked them far away and all the pain was forgotten. + +Finally the painter was all ready again to begin painting. He smiled and grabbed his brush and started to paint. He was so excited he almost started kicking again but he stopped. Kicking was too dangerous and he still remembered the pain! +Once upon a time there was a boat, but it did not have a sail. + +The boat was scared because it would never be able to sail on it's own. + +One day, a telephone appeared near the boat. + +The boat was feeling hopeful so it asked the telephone a question: “Can you help me sail?†+ +The telephone said yes! + +It called a magical wind that blew its sails and the boat was able to sail away. + +The boat was so happy that it was no longer fearful. +Once upon a time, there was a restless girl called Sophie. She was excited to explore the world. + +One day, she found a big door. She decided to open it. She opened the door and saw a beach filled with people playing in the sea and sand. She was excited and waved hello to everyone around. + +But when it was time for dinner, Sophie had to go inside. As she closed the door, she heard the sound of the waves. She wished she could stay and play all day long. + +Sophie was very restless and couldn't stay still. She kept opening the door and peeking out to see the sea. But when it got dark, Sophie had to go to bed. She said goodnight to the ocean, and promised to come back another day. +Once there was a brave warrior. He was very strong and could sleep anywhere. He carried a spear with him wherever he went too. + +One day, he fell asleep in the forest. He woke up to find a foolish fox near him. The fox wanted to take the warrior's spear away, so he jumped at the warrior while he was sleeping. + +But the brave warrior was too quick. He grabbed his spear and chased the fox away. The warrior was so happy that he hadn't been too foolish to sleep without protection. + +He now sleeps with his spear nearby, so he will never have to worry about the foolish fox again. +Once upon a time, there was an old, fierce cow. She lived on a farm with lots of other animals, but she was the grumpiest and most serious of them all. One day, she saw a little boy playing nearby. He was so happy and he couldn't stop laughing. The fierce cow was so curious. She wanted to know why he was laughing so much. She asked him, "Why are you so happy?" The little boy looked up and said, "I'm looking for butterflies. When I find one, I laugh because they're so beautiful!" + +The fierce cow was so amazed at the little boy's enthusiasm. She asked the little boy to show her how to find butterflies. The little boy happily showed her where they like to hide. Suddenly, they heard the beautiful sound of a butterfly fluttering nearby. The fierce cow was so excited and they both burst into laughter! The little boy was so happy that he was able to make the fierce cow laugh. From that day on, they were the best of friends, playing and laughing together all the time. +One day, the sun shone brightly in the sky and a little boy was very excited. He wanted to play with his kite in the big open field. His mom urged him to be wise. He listened carefully and grabbed his kite as he carefully walked to the open field. + +When he arrived, he could feel the wind blowing. He began to run and the kite flew higher and higher into the sky. The little boy was happy as he pulled on the string. He watched the kite dance in the air and spin around in circles. + +The little boy was having so much fun. His mom urged him to come back home. But the little boy wanted to keep playing. Finally, he understood that it was time to go home. As the little boy bid farewell, he looked up to the sky and he felt happy. Before he left, he promised himself to go fly his kite again very soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Bonnie. She loved to make things with her hands. One day she wanted to make a new fashion. She gathered all the materials she needed, but she couldn't finish it. She tried so hard, but it was too hard. She was so frustrated. + +The next day she was determined to finish it. She worked and worked, but it still wasn't right. She got very angry. She wanted to give up but decided to try again. This time she worked super hard. Finally, it was done! It was rough, but it was finished. + +Bonnie went to show everyone what she had made. Everyone was so amazed. They said it was beautiful. Bonnie was so proud. She was happy she was able to finish her project! +Mummy was in the kitchen cooking something delicious. She put the food on a warm plate. She then called for her little girl to come and join her. + +Mummy said, "Come here sweetie, I want to teach you something special." She showed her daughter how to hold a spoon. "See, like this," she said with a smile. + +Little girl was excited and tried to do the same. She had a few tries and eventually managed to hold the spoon correctly. Next, mummy showed her how to put the food on the plate. Little girl laughed as she put some of the delicious food onto the plate. + +Then, mummy told her daughter to come and sit down. Together, they said a special thank you for the food, before eating up every last bite. +Mike had a big pit. He enjoyed playing in it. Mike made the pit by scooping out the ground with a shovel. He was very careful when he was making the pit. + +One day, Mike's friend Linda came over to play with him. Linda was very curious and she wanted to know what Mike was doing. Mike happily showed her his pit. He told her all about how he had made it. + +Linda was excited so she decided to try and make her own pit. She was not as careful as Mike when digging and made a mess. When Linda was done, she was disappointed. The pit was not as neat as Mike's. + +Mike felt bad for her so he helped her fix her pit. He showed her how to scoop out the ground more carefully. Linda was very happy and they both played in the two pits together. Mike was glad he could help and they both had a lot of fun. +Once there was a frog named Max. He was a cheerful frog who liked to hop around. + +One day, he was feeling a bit sad and lonely. He wanted someone to support him. + +Just then, he saw a friendly butterfly flying by. The butterfly was very cheerful and asked Max, "Would you like me to support you?" + +Max was so happy! The butterfly helped him hop around and they even jumped around together. + +Max was so thankful to the butterfly that he thanked her with a hop, skip and a jump. He was happy and cheerful again! +Once upon a time, there was an ant who wanted to get over a log. The log was bigger than the ant, so it was a struggle. The ant kept trying, but it looked like a hard job. + +Suddenly the ant saw a help. There was an easy path over the log. The ant ran up it without waiting and made it to the top. + +The ant was so happy! It had used up all its energy to struggle, but the end result was happy. The ant danced around the log in celebration. + +The ant continued on its way home, but it had learnt an important lesson. That is, sometimes struggles can be overcome with an easy path. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to find something special. One day, he went out searching. He looked high and low and looked for many things. Finally, he found some ordinary water. It wasn't special, but it was wet and made him happy. He decided to hide the water so he could remember where it was. + +The boy dug a hole and put the water inside. Then he put some stones on top and covered it with dirt. He ran home excited to tell his friends about the special water he had hidden. + +Soon, his friends came to see the hidden water. They helped the boy dig up the stones and dirt. Then they saw the ordinary water. But it was still special, because it was the boy's special water. + +The boy and his friends had fun together. They jumped in the water and laughed. They had a wonderful time, and they all agreed to keep the water a secret so they could keep coming back and having fun. + +The end. +Once there was a naughty little boy named Peter. Peter was a very naughty child and his parents were always telling him off. + +One day, his parents called him into the living room. When he got there, they made him kneel on the floor and then they gave him a lecture. + +Peter knew he had been naughty so he quietly listened as his parents told him off. They said he must be a better boy or else they would be very unhappy. + +After the lecture was over, Peter promised to be good. He hugged his parents and promised to always be a good boy. + +From that day onwards, Peter was much better behaved and his parents were very proud of him. +One day, there was a woman who was feeling very sorry. She was very sad and nothing seemed to make her feel better. Then, a little boy came to her and asked her what was wrong. He tried to cheer her up with a big hug and a song that he had made up. + +The woman was so thankful for the little boy's support and it made her feel so much better. She smiled and thanked the little boy. + +The little boy asked if there was anything else he could do to support the woman. She told him that if he could buy her some ice cream, it would make her day even brighter. + +The little boy happily ran off to get the woman some ice cream. When he came back, he watched as the woman enjoyed her special treat. She smiled with joy and thanked him for his support. + +From then on, the little boy and the woman were always friends. He would come and offer her support whenever she was feeling sorry and she would be so grateful for his kindness. +Once upon a time, there was an animal called Pig. Pig was feeling very cold, so he went on a hunt for something warm. But his hunt was unsuccessful. He was about to give up, when he remembered something! He remembered he had a special fork hidden under a tree! + +Pig quickly ran to the tree and dug with his hooves until he found the fork. He was so excited, he held it up in the air and shouted! + +The fork held warmth, and Pig knew he must save it. He found a special pocket in his coat and put the fork in it. He snuggled in close to keep the fork safe and stay warm. + +The next morning he woke up feeling happy and warm. He pulled the fork out and looked at it with a smile. He was thankful the fork had saved him from the cold! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little pot. The pot was yellow and it was very special. Every day the little pot would go out into the garden. It would play in the sunshine and feel its warmth. + +One day it started to rain. The little pot was cold and wet. It didn't like feeling so wet and cold. So it came up with a plan! It would collect some leaves and use them to cover itself so it wouldn't get so wet. + +The next day the sun was out again and the little pot was warm and dry. It was happy because it had managed to stay dry even though it had been raining. To this day the pot is still very yellow and loves to go out into the sun and feel its warmth. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she was very curious about the world around her. One day, Daisy was in her garden playing with her toys when she noticed the ground shaking under her feet. She felt a little bit nervous, but she did not know why. Then she realized it was an earthquake! She was so scared that she ran inside to her mommy. When her mommy saw her, she hugged Daisy tight and told her that everything was going to be ok. Daisy felt so much better and she was no longer nervous. She learned that day that earthquakes can happen but they are nothing to be afraid of. +Once there was a funny little girl. She loved singing, and everywhere she went, she would sing silly songs. One day, she was singing and all of the colors around her started to twirl and swirl. She twirled around too, and sang with all the bright colors. Even though the girl was only three, she could make the most beautiful, silly music. + +The girl laughed out loud and kept singing. Then, she looked up and saw a rainbow in the sky. She smiled, for she knew all the colors in the rainbow were singing along with her. Everywhere she looked she could see and hear the singing colors: pink, blue, green, yellow and red. + +She kept on singing and twirling, and soon all of the singing colors were dancing with her. The little girl laughed and sang until the sun went down. Then, she ran home, happy that she could share her silly singing with all the beautiful colors in nature. +Once, there was a jolly boy named Ben. He was so curious about the world. One day he asked his dad, "What's a net?" His dad explained, "A net is a special kind of fabric made with string." + +Ben was so eager to see a net, so his dad took him outside with a big net. Ben looked at it with wonder. His dad then showed him how to use it. He threw the net out and Ben watched as it lifted up in the air. + +Ben was so excited and ran around in circles. His dad then showed him how to put his hands in the net. It felt so nice. Ben was so thrilled that he started running around again. + +His dad then showed Ben how to use the net to catch bugs. They were so fun to watch! Ben enjoyed it so much that he smiled from ear to ear. It was a jolly day for Ben. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She liked collecting leaves, skipping stones, and flying kites. + +One day while she was playing, the little girl saw an anchor on the ground. She got really excited and wanted to pick it up. She asked her mom if she could raise the anchor with her own two hands. Her mom said yes, so she got to work. + +The little girl used all her strength and with many tries, she finally managed to raise the anchor up high. The anchor was heavy and the girl was tired, but she was really happy. + +When she looked around, the little girl noticed that her clothes and her face were really messy. But she didn't care, she had raised the anchor and that made her smile. + +The little girl was so proud of herself and she kept the anchor as a souvenir to remind her how strong she can be. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a big box of chocolates. He was so excited but he didn't know what to do. So he opened the box and saw all the chocolates inside. He wanted to try one, so he reached into the box and grabbed a chocolate. He bit into it and his whole mouth was filled with sweetness. But then suddenly he felt hurt. He had bit into the chocolate too hard and it made his mouth sore. Now he knew not to bite so hard the next time he had a chocolate. + +From then on, Tom always enjoyed his chocolates. He took his time to eat them so he wouldn't hurt himself. Tom and his chocolates were very happy together. +Once upon a time there was a chubby lion. He liked to roar every day. One day he was feeling extra hungry! He decided to try something special for a dessert. So he went to the bakery and found a delicious cake. It was his favorite flavor – strawberry! He was so excited to take it home and eat it. + +He was walking back home with the cake when he heard an even louder roar. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see anything. So he kept walking, but he heard it again. The roar was coming from a bush! He peered inside and saw a baby lion cub. It was chubby and adorable! He knew he couldn't leave the little cub alone. + +So he took it home and gave it the delicious strawberry cake for its dessert. After they ate, the little lion cub thanked him with a special roar. The chubby lion was so happy to have a new friend! From that day on, they were the best of friends, and always shared dessert and roars. +Once there was a big teach. She was so kind and smart. Everyone loved her very much. + +One day she showed her students how to do something really special. They were amazed and clapped for her. + +The teacher was so happy and smiled. She said, "You all did a great job!" The students were so proud that they all decided to applaud again. + +The teacher was so happy she hugged each one of her students. They were so happy and even jumped for joy. Everyone was laughing and it was so much fun. + +The big teacher was thankful that her students were so excited to learn. She knew that she wanted to continue to teach and help them to continue to learn and grow. Everyone applauded! +Once upon a time, there was a wild ash tree. Every day, a special bird named Jack flew to the tree and gave it a big hug. Jack fed the ash tree yummy leaves, and soon the tree grew bigger and wilder. + +One day, Jack brought some friends over to meet the ash tree. “Look, I found a wild ash!†Jack said with excitement. + +The bird friends were amazed. They each gave the ash tree a big hug and lots of kisses. Then, Jack gave it a special present— a beautiful golden hat! + +The ash tree was so happy and thanked Jack for the wonderful gift. It looked so pretty wearing the golden hat. The bird friends flew away, but Jack stayed with the ash tree and they had a wonderful time together. They sang and danced in the sunshine, and had a wild time! +Once upon a time, there lived a spirit who wanted to travel. He was brave and strong and decided to set off on an adventure. But it was a rough journey. The spirit had to climb mountains and walk through valleys. He crossed rivers and jumped over rocks. All the while, he kept going until he reached his destination. + +When he finally arrived, the spirit realised that it was a beautiful place. He could see trees and flowers and birds singing in the sky. He decided this was the perfect place to spend his time. So the spirit stayed in that wonderful spot and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved flowers. She liked to look at all of the different colors and shapes of the blooms. One day she went for a walk and passed by a big garden with lots of different types of flowers. She stopped to take a closer look and noticed one flower that was extra special. It was bright red, big and had a big ear in the middle. She was excited and wanted to know what kind of flower it was. + +The girl approached the flower and touched it. It felt hard. She was surprised, because she hadn't seen a flower like this before. Suddenly the flower bloomed and filled the air with the most beautiful scent. The girl was so happy and amazed by the beautiful flower. + +From then on, the girl always looked for the special flower when she would take walks. She was never able to find it again, but she always remembered the special moment when it had bloomed. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful egg. Every day the egg would look around at the sky and the flowers, wishing it could join them. One day, it had an idea! It wanted to be put on a swing, so it could swing around and have fun! + +So the egg asked a kind little girl to put it on a swing. The girl smiled and said yes. She carefully put the egg on the swing and started to push. The egg felt so happy! It was the best feeling in the world! + +The egg swung back and forth. It felt so free, like it was flying through the air. The egg laughed and laughed. When the girl saw how happy the egg was on the swing she smiled too! + +The egg said goodbye to the girl and thanked her for putting it on the swing. Then, the beautiful egg flew off into the sky, looking as happy as ever! +Once upon a time there was a bald man named Frank. Frank had two big legs and he liked to seat in his favourite chair. Frank was very proud of his chair because it was very comfortable. + +Every day Frank would seat in his chair. He would seat and watch the clouds go by. Frank's chair was kept nice and warm by the sun. + +One day, Frank noticed something strange. One of his legs was missing! He looked all around but he couldn't find it. Poor Frank was very sad because without his leg, he couldn't seat in his chair. + +Just then, he saw a little rabbit hopping around the chair. Sitting on the bunny's back was Frank's missing leg! + +Frank thanked the little bunny, gave him a pat on the head and carefully placed the leg back into his chair. Frank was happy to seat in his favourite chair again. + +The bunny and Frank were friends after that and Frank promised to always keep an eye on the little bunny. And that's how Frank and the bunny became friends! +One day, a little boy was walking through the park. He saw an elderly man sitting on a bench and watching the birds. The man was holding a case. + +The boy walked over and asked, "What's in the case?" The elderly man smiled and said, "Well, come and see!" He opened the case and there was a bird inside. "This is my pet bird," he said. "I hang it here so it can fly around in the fresh air." + +The boy said, "It's so pretty!" He watched as the elderly man hung the bird's case from a tree. The bird sang and flew around in the park. "I think he likes it here!" the boy said. + +The elderly man smiled again. "Yes, he does. He likes it here very much." The bird flew around until it was time for the boy to go. The man hung the case back on the tree and waved goodbye. + +The boy said goodbye and ran off, smiling. He felt happy to have seen the elderly man's pet bird! +Once upon a time there was a mill. It had been there for a long time but the miller was lonely. One day the miller was very excited because someone was coming to help. + +Suddenly a man arrived. He was a very helpful man. He smiled and said hello. The miller was so happy to see him. + +The man stayed with the miller and helped with the mill. He worked hard and the miller was so grateful. They became friends and they were very happy. + +The man stayed with the miller and helped with the mill until it was working better than ever. The miller was so pleased, he felt like his mill was part of his family now. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl and a boy, who wanted to know what a distant city tasted like. So they packed their bags and set off on an adventure. + +The girl and the boy explored mountains that were so tall, they had to use a rope to get to the top. They saw a lake that shone like a diamond and a forest that never seemed to end. + +Finally, after walking for days, the two friends reached a distant city. They tasted the city and found that it was delicious! The buildings were made of sweet candy and the lakes were filled with salty popcorn. + +The two friends laughed and played in the city all day long. Finally, at night, they set off and headed home. They never forgot the wonderful taste of the distant city and they will always remember their special adventure. +Sammy was playing at the park when he saw a fierce bus coming down the street. He was so excited and started hopping around. He waved his arms to get the driver's attention. + +The driver smiled and opened the front door. Sammy climbed in and sat down. He liked the feeling of being inside the big bus and he smiled. + +The driver started driving around the city and Sammy looked out of the window. He could see so many things outside! + +Then the driver made a special stop. It was a big hill and he said Sammy could slide down it. Sammy loved the feeling of the wind on his face as he glided down and smiled when he got to the bottom. + +The driver and Sammy had a great time on their ride together. When it was time to go, Sammy waved the driver goodbye and jumped out of the bus. He ran back to the park, still feeling the excitement from the slide. +John was walking down the street. He was happy and smiling. He liked to walk outside and see the fair weather. Suddenly, he stumbled over a rock. He felt a bit scared but then he saw a smile from across the street. It was his friend! He knew he was safe and he started to smile again. They spent the day playing and running around. John was so happy and smiling the whole time, even when he stumbled again on the grass. His friend laughed and so did he, and soon the day was over. John was tired but he was still smiling as he said goodbye for the day. He knew he would see his friend soon again, and he knew it would be just as fair and fun the next time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom was obedient and always said YES. One day his mum said "Tom, do you want to go shopping?" Tom said "Yes mum, I do." + +His mum said "Ok Tom, you can have an ice cream if you are a good boy and stay obedient." Tom said "Yes mum, I will." + +But when they got to the store, Tom saw something that he did not want to buy. It was an image of a cartoon character he did not like. His mum wanted him to buy it, but Tom refused. He shook his head, "No!" he said. + +His mum was very surprised. She did not expect her obedient Tom to refuse. But Tom had made his mind up, he did not want to buy the image. + +His mum smiled at Tom and said "Ok, it's okay. You don't have to buy it." Tom was happy and went off to get his ice cream. +Once there was a little girl called Amy who was three years old. She often had a deep urge to act in exciting ways, such as playing dress-up or bouncing on her trampoline. + +One day, Amy acted out in a very strange way. She climbed on top of the kitchen table and started bouncing up and down! Her mom saw her and told her to get off the table - but Amy just kept bouncing. + +Amy felt a very deep urge inside her to keep going, so she kept bouncing and bouncing until finally she was too tired to continue. She knew she needed to stop, so she got down off the table. + +Amy learned that it is important to listen to the deep urge inside her, but sometimes that urge can lead her to do things she should not do. She was relieved to find that nobody was mad at her for jumping on the table. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cow. The cow was feeling very hungry so it decided to hang in a nearby field. There, hanging on a tree branch, was a big beef. The purple cow looked up and saw the beef. She jumped with joy and quickly ate the beef. After she was done, the purple cow was full and happy. The end. +Once there were two friends, Dave and Mark. They used to like playing together and have lots of fun. One day, they started to fight and Dave got really upset. He wanted to make things right again so he tried very hard but Mark was too tough. + +Dave went away and disappeared. He was very sad because he thought his friendship with Mark was gone. + +The next day, Dave came back. He saw that Mark was still angry but he gave him a big hug anyway. Mark was surprised and he hugged back. + +They both smiled and things were ok again. Dave was so happy that he promised never to disappear again and they both agreed to never fight again. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She lived in a sad and long castle far away. +Every night, she would look out the window and feel very miserable. She was always so lonely. +Then one day she decided to go out on a walk. She hoped things might be different. +As she walked, she came to a big, shining castle. It was so pretty and full of joy. She smiled and skipped inside it. +She looked around and saw friendly people who invited her to play. +She was so happy and chattered away with them. + +The girl stayed at the castle for a long time. She wanted to stay forever and never go back to her own miserable castle. +But the people at the castle told her to never give up hope. +So, the little girl headed back home believing one day things would change. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anne. Anne had no soap, so she went to her friend's house to ask him for some. She knocked on the door and her friend came out. He smiled at her and asked what she needed. Anne told him she needed soap. Her friend said that he didn't have any real soap, but he could lend her some fake soap. He gave her the soap and Anne thanked him. She went away and used the fake soap to wash herself up. Afterwards, she felt much cleaner and happier. The end. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was very little and loved to go outside. One day, he was walking in the park and he saw something big and gray. It was a whale! He was so excited. He wanted to get closer to the whale. + +He slowly moved closer, but he stumbled and fell. He started to cry, but the whale was so gentle. It came up and put its head next to Jack. He reached up and petted the whale's forehead. It was so smooth and felt really nice! + +Then the whale went back into the water, and Jack was sad to see it go. But it was ok because he knew the whale was safe and happy. He smiled and said a mild goodbye. He was happy he had the chance to meet such an amazing creature. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby had a mommy and daddy who loved her very much. But one day, the baby was in danger. A big, mean animal was coming towards her and she couldn't move. + +The mommy and daddy were scared, but they came up with a plan. Mommy told Daddy to use his big, strong arms to save the baby. So, Daddy grabbed the baby and ran away. The animal was too stupid to catch him. + +Mommy and Daddy were so relieved. They held the baby tight and kissed her all over. From that day, Mommy and Daddy knew they had to stay close to the baby and keep her safe. They were never going to let anything bad happen to her again. +Once there was a stubborn animal. Every day it wanted to play outside but it was worried about shrinking in the sun. So the animal stayed inside, but it was very unhappy. + +One day, a magical fairy came to visit. She said to the animal, "Do not worry! If you want to play outside in the sun, I can help you!" And before the animal could say anything, the fairy waved her wand, and the animal didn't shrink! + +The animal was so excited and it ran outside to play. It ran and played in the sun all day. After that, the animal never had to worry about shrinking in the sun again, and it was always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a friend, an old man called Grandpa Joe. Grandpa Joe had a vase in his home, full of wonderful treasures. + +One day, Grandpa Joe said to Sally, "I promise to you, my little friend, that one day I will give you this vase of treasures." Sally was so excited and happy she could hardly contain her glee. + +But then as days passed, Sally became very restless. She desperately wanted her gift from Grandpa Joe, but still it did not come. + +Finally one day, Grandpa Joe came up to Sally and said, "My sweet little friend, I kept my promise. Here is your vase of wonders." Sally was delighted and hugged Grandpa Joe tightly. They played together, and Sally shared her treasures from the vase with friends. + +The end. +It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees. There was a painter standing in the middle of the park with a big bag of colourful paints. He seemed so happy, carrying his bag of paints around. + +The painter began to dip his brush into the different colours and he started to paint a picture of the park. He used all the pretty colours of the rainbow and soon the painting began to take shape. It looked brilliant! + +The painter was really talented and everyone could tell. Children stopped to watch him paint and soon a crowd had gathered around him. Everyone was mesmerized by his work. + +Suddenly, there was a sharp pain in the painter's arm. He groaned and stopped painting. But soon the pain faded away and he went back to work. + +The painter was determined to finish his painting and he kept on going. Before long, he had created a brilliant masterpiece of the park. Everyone clapped when they saw it and the painter smiled proudly. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to play with all sorts of fun equipment. One day he was playing with a ball when he slipped and fell. He started to cry and a big bird swooped down and give him a silly slap on the head. The little boy was very shocked and started to laugh. He tried to slap the bird back, but of course it flew away. The little boy went back to playing with all his equipment and learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind aeroplane. The aeroplane loved to fly around and explore the world. One day it decided to decorate itself. It found a box of glitter and ribbons and used them to make its wings beautiful. The aeroplane enjoyed its new look and was very proud. It wanted to show everyone, so it zipped around the world, shining in the sunlight. Everywhere it went, it got lots of compliments for its decorations. Finally, after decorating, the kind aeroplane flew home, happy and excited to show everyone its new look. +Once there was a small rabbit. He scurried around their garden looking for something to eat. The bunny felt an urge to find something juicy and delicious. Suddenly, he saw a patch of delicious carrots! He started to rub his feet and hopped closer to the carrots. He looked around before quickly reaching out with both his paws. He rubbed the carrots and snatched them up, taking a bite right away. His furry cheeks filled with joy! He nibbled and munched on the carrots with much delight. In the end, the bunny's small tummy was completely full. And he hopped off, searching for more delicious treats! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. One day she went for a walk in the park with her mom. As they walked, Sarah noticed a tall hedge. She had never seen one before, so she asked her mom what it was. Her mom smiled and told Sarah it was a hedge. + +Sarah was curious, so she walked over to it and started to touch it. As soon as she put her hand on the hedge, she heard some loud laughter coming from the other side. + +At first, Sarah was embarrassed and wanted to leave, but then she thought to herself, 'If I can't touch the hedge, how will I ever know what it feels like?'. With that thought in mind, Sarah started to climb over the hedge. + +On the other side she found two children just a little bit older than her. They both had big smiles on their faces and were laughing. Sarah soon found out they were laughing at her and her curiosity. + +Sarah realized it was ok to be embarrassed, but then she also realized it was ok to be curious and have fun. She smiled at the other children and showed them the hedge. They each hugged the hedge and all three of them laughed. + +Sarah had started something new that day and it was fun. She waved goodbye to the children and went on her way, feeling proud of herself. +Mom and Dad were outside working in the yard. They wanted to fix the lawn. Dad was pushing the wheelbarrow and making loud noises. Mom was pulling out the weeds and filling in the holes. + +Suddenly, a big truck drove up. Dad smiled and said, "That's the lawn fixer!" Mom was excited. + +The lawn fixer got to work. He used the big truck to put down new seed for grass. Then he put down fertilizer to help it grow. Next, he brought out a big roller to flatten the ground. It made a loud noise as he rolled it over the lawn. + +Soon, the lawn fixer was done. Dad and Mom looked at the lawn and smiled. It was so much better! It was no longer bumpy, and the grass was so green and soft. + +They thanked the lawn fixer for his hard work. He smiled, waved, and drove away. Mom and Dad were glad they had fixed their lawn. +Once upon a time, there was a very adventurous girl. Her name was Sophie, and she loved to explore. + +One day, Sophie decided to go on an adventure and find an engine, so off she went. She walked and walked until she came to a big field. She looked around and noticed some tall grasses. Then all of a sudden, she heard a loud noise! It was the sound of an engine. + +Sophie was very brave and determined. She got down on her hands and knees, and started to look for the engine. After a few minutes of searching, she finally found it! + +The engine was big and shiny. She was so excited to find the engine and her adventure was a success! +Once upon a time, there was a little boat in the big blue sea. It was a delicate boat, like a little piece of glass that might break. But the boat was beautiful too! + +One day, the boat needed an anchor, so it opened the sea chest and took out an anchor. It was so big and heavy, it almost sunk the little boat! The boat opened the basket and found a much smaller and delicate looking anchor. The little boat took the delicate anchor and put it in the water. It fit perfectly, and the boat felt very safe. + +Then the boat sailed away to explore the big blue sea, feeling very safe and secure. The delicate anchor held fast and was a loyal companion to the little boat on its journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She had a broken toy car and wished it would be fixed. One day, she decided to find a way to make it better. + +So, she went to the store and asked the shopkeeper for help. The shopkeeper said he could fix the toy car. He told Anna to get some glue and pointed her in the right direction. + +Anna found the glue and quickly got back to the shopkeeper. He put the pieces together and fixed the car. Anna was very happy that her toy belonged to her again. + +Anna proudly brought the car home and showed her mom how it had been fixed. Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "I'm so proud of you. You did a really good job. You should be proud of yourself too." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She knew she belonged to her family, and now her car did too. +Once, there was a wealthy bear who was always on the look out for an adventure. On one particular day, he decided to squeeze under his ceiling to see what was on the other side. + +Using all his strength, he managed to squeeze under the ceiling and found himself in a whole new world. He had never seen so much adventure before. Everywhere he looked, there were new things. + +The wealthy bear was so excited. He wanted to explore, but he needed to get back the same way he came. He tried and tried to squeeze back under the ceiling, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't squeeze back through. + +The bear felt upset. He wanted to explore, but he was stuck. Suddenly, he heard a noise and noticed a big gap in the ceiling. He was so happy! He quickly squeezed through the gap and was back where he started. + +The bear was so pleased. He had found a whole new world on the other side of the ceiling. He would definitely remember to squeeze through the gap next time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to go for a walk. One day she went for a walk in the park. + +The grass was soft and green, and the trees were tall and full of leaves. As she walked, she noticed pieces of bark on the ground. She picked one up to look at the texture. It felt rough and bumpy. + +She kept walking and noticed a brown squirrel. He was so cute! He ran up a tree and disappeared. + +Next she saw a big, brown dog. He was so friendly and gentle. She petted him and his fur felt soft. He was such a nice doggy. + +She kept walking and not long after saw a brown bird hopping around in the grass. She watched it as it hopped and flew away. + +Finally, her little walk was over and she went home. She felt happy and content after her walk. + +The end. +The wealthy man had a motorcycle. He loved it and it was his most valuable possession. He would take it out for rides through the town. + +One day, he was riding on his motorcycle when the air became very cold. It was freezing! He couldn't make his motorcycle move. The wheels were stuck in the icy ground. + +The man was worried. He tried to get the wheels to move but nothing worked. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, he got an idea. He would ask the sun for help. He closed his eyes and made a wish. He asked the sun to give him the warmth he needed. + +It worked! The sun's rays melted the ice and the ground became soft. The man was now able to move his motorcycle again. He was so happy and thankful for the sun's help. +Jimmy and his mom were walking to the park one day. They saw a man playing a flute. It made a beautiful sound. His face was hairy and he was wearing a hat. Jimmy wanted to give him something. + +Mommy said, "Let's give him a snack." Jimmy grabbed a cookie from his lunch bag and handed it to the man. + +The man was so happy. He smiled at Jimmy and said, "Thank you so much! This will serve as lunch for me." + +Jimmy was excited to have served the man who played the flute. When they reached the park, Jimmy ran around in circles and clapped his hands. He was so happy to have done a good thing. +Jonny was very alert. He saw his dad preparing a pistol and got scared. His dad noticed and said, "Don't worry Jonny, it's just for hunting!" Jonny remembered all the fun times he had hunting with his dad before so the pistol didn't seem so scary. + +Next, his dad took out some big pieces of cloth and said, "Now we prepare for the hunt!" Jonny helped his dad wrap the pistol up and his dad said, "It looks perfect Jonny - this will keep us safe for the hunt today!" + +The two of them set off for a big adventure. Jonny felt brave with the pistol wrapped up and being alert for animals. Every time they saw one of the animals, his dad would give the pistol to Jonny and say, "Be alert - don't shoot until I say so!" + +Jonny and his dad enjoyed the hunt and at the end of the day they had enough meat to supply their family for the week. Jonny glad that he had been alert and help his dad prepare the pistol. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bear. He wanted to find something to eat. He started to question what he could find. He looked around his home and he saw a jar of jam. The bear was so excited and he quickly opened it. He took a spoonful of the purple jam and he licked it. The jam was so sweet and he ate it all up! He was so happy he found something delicious to eat. And he never questioned where to find food again! +Once upon there was a little mouse called Sammy. Sammy lived in a house made of stone with a little garden out back. In the garden there was a big hedge, but Sammy was too little to see over it. + +Every day, Sammy wanted to see what was over the hedge, but he was so nervous. He was scared that something might be hiding behind the hedge. But after a few days, Sammy decided he would be brave. + +So one morning, Sammy set off to see what was on the other side. He slowly made his way over to the hedge and peeped through. On the other side, all he could see was a huge, sunny field. + +Sammy was so excited, he ran around the hedge and started to explore. He saw so many things he had never seen before, it was like a magical place. Sammy had so much fun that day and he came back to his little house happy. +Toby was a three year old boy who loved to run around and play. One day he was running around outside when he heard something strange. He stopped and looked around. He saw a building and it looked miserable. Toby was scared and started to cry. + +His mom came running over to him and saw the building. She went over to it and saw people inside who looked very scared. She put her arm around Toby and promised to protect him. + +Toby was so happy to have his mom's protection. She told Toby they had to help the people inside. She and Toby worked together to find food and water for the people. As the days went by, they gradually started to look less miserable. Toby was very proud of the work he did to help protect the building and the people inside. +Once upon a time there was a chubby cow named Clarabelle. She lived on a farm with other animals and people. Every day, she grazed in the fields, but she always longed for something more. + +One day, Clarabelle decided to take a chance and escape the farm. She packed her things and left at sunset. As she left, Clarabelle felt sad because she was leaving behind all the friends she had made. + +For days Clarabelle explored the world outside the farm, but she soon realized she was missing all the things she used to have. Clarabelle began to regret her decision to leave and longed to go back to her old life. + +So, Clarabelle started to make her way back to the farm. When she arrived, everyone was so happy to see her back! Clarabelle was so relieved. She never wanted to leave such a good place again. She learned her lesson and never regretted it. +Once upon a time, there was a bee called Buzz. He lived in a big hive high up in a tall tree. Every day, Buzz and his friends collected sweet, sticky honey and put it in the hive. + +One day, Buzz noticed something unusual. There was a mysterious object in the middle of the hive! Buzz wanted to know what it was. He cautiously flew towards it. + +Suddenly, the mysterious object started to glow. Shiny lights and loud music came out of it. Buzz was amazed! + +He quickly noticed a switch on the mysterious object and flicked it. All of a sudden the walls opened and a swarm of bees flew out! Buzz had released hundreds of tiny bees from their prison. + +The bees soon filled the hive with their buzzing and singing. Buzz and his friends gathered around the mysterious object and began to lick the sweet honey that it was full of. + +Buzz was so thankful that he had discovered the mysterious object and released all of the bees from inside. From that day on, the hive was always full of sweet, sticky honey! +Once upon a time there was a bird who could fly. It was very impressive! Whenever people saw the bird they would stop and stare. + +One day, the bird flew over the ocean. It opened its beak and let out a loud tweet. The sound echoed across the waves and people cheered. + +The bird kept flying until it came to a big city. Everyone below marveled at its beauty. But then the bird landed on a tall building and opened its mouth wide. Out flew a whole flock of birds from its mouth! Everyone was very surprised and impressed by this. + +The birds circled around the city before joining together and flying away. Everyone waved goodbye and thanked the bird for the impressive show. + +The bird gave one last tweet before flying off into the horizon. +One day, Tracy was feeling very grateful. She was on a fun trip with her family. + +Her mommy suggested they go to the store to buy some yogurt. Tracy was so excited. She guessed they were going to buy strawberry yogurt and jumped up and down. + +They got to the store and Tracy was right! There were lots of strawberry yogurts to pick from! But there were also other kinds of flavors. She couldn't decide which one to get so her mommy suggested she get two! + +They bought the yogurts, and Tracy was so happy. She ran out of the store and went to the park to eat her delicious yogurt. + +While she was eating, Tracy smiled and said, "I'm so grateful for this yummy yogurt!" +Bob was very hungry. He wanted something to eat. He asked his mom for a steak. Mom was happy to make him a steak. She got a steak from the fridge and put it on the counter. + +Bob watched as his mom poured something over the steak. It was red and smelled yummy. Bob watched as his mom put the steak in the oven. + +Bob waited and waited. Finally, the oven timer rang. Mom took the steak out of the oven. She put it on a plate and brought it to the table. Bob was so excited to eat it. + +But as he was ready to eat, he accidentally knocked his fork on the floor. Mom said, "That's okay Bob. It's okay to make mistakes." She got him a new fork and said, "I'm sorry you dropped your fork." + +Bob smiled and thanked his mom. Then he enjoyed his delicious steak. Yum! +Once upon a time there was a humble fox. He was so small that some other animals teased him. But the little fox didn't mind. He just added more pep in his little steps and carried on. + +One day he decided to add something new to his appearance. So he hopped over to a nearby pond and jumped in. When he came out he had a nose like a duck! Everyone laughed but the fox didn't mind. + +But soon enough the fox realized he could use his new nose to help others. The other animals were really thankful and they thanked the fox with friendly hugs. + +The fox was so happy he became the most humble creature in the whole forest! He was never alone, because his new nose added more friends. + +The little fox lived happily ever after, with his new nose adding even more happiness to his life! +Mama and Flinny were outside. Mama took out a piece of chalk and asked Flinny, "Can you draw me a pretty picture?" + +Flinny smiled as he held the chalk. He started to draw a picture of a flower. + +Mama watched him draw and said, "That looks great, Flinny!" But then it started to rain, and the picture became all wet. + +Mama said, "Oh no! I'm sorry, Flinny, we won't be able to draw with the chalk anymore. + +Flinny looked sad so Mama said, "But I can take you to the park, if you like. I will permit you to draw there!" + +Flinny smiled and said, "Yes please!" So off they went to the park, where Flinny could draw with the chalk once again. +Once upon a time there lived a bee in a hive. One day, the bee was feeling very tired. He wanted to do something fun. + +He decided to decorate the hive! He zipped around the hive, buzzing and flying. He gathered some sticks, flowers and green leaves. He weaved them together and placed them all around the hive. + +The hive looked so beautiful and colourful now! Everyone in the hive was very happy! The tired bee smiled and dozed off in the sun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small girl with big dreams. She wanted to build something special, but she wasn't sure what. Her mom said, "Count the soil. That will give you a number to work with." So she counted the soil, and it was easy! The girl decided to build a castle with the soil. She gathered the soil into little piles and numbered each pile. After she was done counting, the girl used her hands to shape the piles of soil into the walls of her castle. She used her imagination to create windows, balconies and turrets. When she was done, the castle was larger than she ever dreamed. The girl felt extremely proud of her castle. She now knew that she could make something amazing, with just a few easy steps. +Once upon a time, there was an old farm. It had been there for a long, long time. One day, a little girl and her mom went to examine the ancient farm. + +The little girl was amazed by the farm. She could see chickens, pigs, and cows. She even saw big trees and a pond! + +The little girl and her mom walked around the farm and looked closely at everything. The little girl was so happy, she just kept laughing and pointing at all the things. + +They spent the whole day exploring and examining the old farm. The little girl was so excited, she just couldn't believe all the things she saw! + +At the end of the day, the little girl and her mom said goodbye to the ancient farm. They left, but the little girl was already looking forward to coming back and exploring it again! +Will and his friend Tim were wandering in the woods. Will felt weak and tired, but Tim was full of energy. He kept looking around, pointing out trees and calling to Will to come and look. + +Will smiled and joined in, but soon he was too tired. He sat down and watched as Tim ran around and explored. Then, after a while, Tim noticed Will and came back to sit next to him. + +"You look tired," said Tim. "I'm ok," said Will. + +So, Tim took Will's arm and pulled him up. They wandered around some more, following the path that went through the woods. + +Eventually, they came to a clearing, where the sun shined brightly. Will and Tim looked at each other and smiled. They had found a place perfect for a rest. They lay down side by side and soon were fast asleep. + +Will woke feeling better, ready for more wandering with his friend. As they made their way back through the woods, Will knew he was lucky to have a friend like Tim. With Tim by his side, he felt strong enough to take on the world! +Once there was a hoop. It was broken but the little girl loved it anyway. Every day she would wander around with the hoop in her hands. She would wander around the backyard, over the grass and around the trees. + +The little girl had lots of fun. She would try to roll the hoop and she would sometimes spin it in the air. Sometimes she would even try to jump through it but it was too broken. + +Then one day a friend visited her. They had an even better time playing with the hoop. The friend would roll the hoop and the little girl would run after it. Then they would switch and she would roll the hoop while her friend ran after it. + +They laughed and giggled as they played with the hoop. The little girl was so happy she had her broken hoop. +Bobby was walking to school one day with his mom when he saw an umbrella. He had never seen one before and asked what it was. His mom said it was an umbrella and told Bobby it kept a person dry when it rained. + +Bobby couldn't believe it and asked "Can I touch it?" His mom said yes and Bobby touched the umbrella. He thought it felt funny and smelled a little smelly. + +Bobby asked his mom if it rained often and she said yes, sometimes very often. Bobby was amazed and asked how you know when it was going to rain. His mom said you can look outside and see the dark clouds. Bobby was very excited and couldn't wait to try out his new umbrella and see the rain. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who liked to hop. He hopped all day long and one day he hopped into the forest. He hopped and hopped until he found something funny - it was fuel! The fuel was high and the rabbit hopped closer to the fuel. + +He sat on the fuel and said "I wonder what I can do with this fuel." He thought for a minute then hopped around and around in circles. The fuel flew around with the rabbit and soon made a high mountain of fuel around him. The rabbit was so happy and he hopped and hopped around the fuel. + +He hopped and hopped until he was tired and then he hopped in the middle of the fuel. He closed his eyes and fell asleep dreaming of what fun he could have with all this wonderful fuel. The end. +Once upon a time there was a deep blue sky. In the sky there was a star that glowed so brightly. A little girl was looking up at the star and wanted to touch it. She wanted to be right next to the star and feel its warmth. + +The girl reached out her hand and said, "Take me to the star!". Suddenly, the star came closer and closer. It felt like it was sliding down from the sky. Before she knew it, the star was within reach and she grabbed it tightly. + +The star was so warm and soft. The little girl held the star in her hand and imagined what it would be like to slide down above the clouds and down to earth. She closed her eyes and imagined the amazing feeling of sliding on the star. + +With one big jump, she let go of the star and flew up towards the sky. She felt the star sliding underneath her feet and was filled with joy. The star glowed brighter and brighter as it took her on a journey of adventure, a journey that she would never forget. +One day, it was raining outside. The farmer was walking around in the field. He smelled something very disgusting. He saw a big puddle and he noticed that it was filled with yucky, smelly mud. + +The farmer was not happy. He picked up a stick and started poking and prodding the mud. He was trying to get the mud to go away. But the rain was still coming down and more mud kept appearing. + +The farmer was getting really angry. He was so mad that he started yelling and waving his stick around in the air. But the rain kept coming and the mud kept piling up. + +The farmer was very disappointed. He yelled one last time and then went back home. He knew he would have to come back tomorrow to try again. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess named Grace. She lived in a big castle and every day she would take a look outside her window at the magical world around her. + +One day, a messenger arrived at the castle with a message from far away. He handed the princess a little passport and said she must 'send' it on a special journey. + +Grace put on her gracefully flowy dress and set off in the carriage. She sent the passport to a far away land, full of wonder and amazement. + +Arriving at her destination, she was welcomed by the people of the land. They clapped and cheered for their new friend. + +The passport had successfully sent Grace on a magical journey to far away places and now, everywhere she goes, she remembers the adventure that she took with the help of her passport. + +And ever since then, she lives gracefully and with a twinkle in her eye. +One day, Amy and her mom were playing outside. Amy looked around and noticed a big pit behind the house. It was empty, so Amy wanted to give it a special use. + +Mom said, “I have an idea! Let’s lay something in the pit! Then it can be useful.†Amy was excited! + +Mom and Amy went to the store and found the perfect thing: colorful little balls. They were available in many colors, so Amy and Mom chose lots of different ones. + +With a wheelbarrow, they rolled the balls back to the pit. They had a lot of fun lay the balls in the pit. When they were done, the pit was full of colorful balls! + +Now Amy and Mom had a fun place to play. Every day, they go to the pit and lay the balls around, throwing and kicking the colorful balls like a game. They have so much fun together! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three years old. Her name was Jane. She lived on a farm and wanted to explore the world. + +One morning, she decided to go for a jog outside. She ran through the fields and saw lots of lovely animals. She saw horses, sheep, cows and even a bunny! + +Then she came across a big gate that was locked. She tried to open it, but it was too heavy. She was about to give up, when she saw an old key. She wondered if it would unlock the gate. + +She picked up the key and tried it in the lock. At first it didn't move, but then it suddenly unlocked! Jane was so happy and excited. She opened the gate and saw a lovely garden behind it. It was full of colorful flowers and butterflies. She spent the whole day exploring the garden. + +The day ended with Jane happily going back to her farm. Jane knew that she had unlocked a lovely secret. +Once upon a time there was a mama and a baby. Mama loved to spoil her baby. One day, they went to the zoo to see the animals. + +At the zoo, they saw lots of different animals. There was a lion and a tiger and a monkey. But, then, they saw something unusual. + +It was a very big egg! Mama said it must be from a giant bird. Mama looked inside and she saw a baby bird with brown feathers. Mama smiled. + +The baby bird looked up at Mama and the baby with its big, round eyes. Mama said 'Oh my, what a sight!' Then, she spoiled the baby bird with a big, juicy, worms. + +The baby and the baby bird watched as the mama fed the bird. Then, they waved goodbye, and went home. + +The baby remembered that day for a very long time. It was the most unusual sight he had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a charming princess living in a castle. +One day, the princess decided to go for a walk in the woods. As the princess was walking, she found a label on the ground. She picked it up and saw the words 'Princess – Perfect for Teasing.' + +The princess was sad, and she wondered why someone would want to tease her. She decided not to worry and went to visit her best friend, a lovely dragon. + +The dragon was very kind and she asked the princess why she was so sad. When the princess told her, the dragon was so angry. She said she would never let anyone tease her again. + +The dragon flew back with the princess to the woods. When they arrived there, a crowd of people started to laugh and tease the princess. But the dragon roared and breathed fire into the air. Everyone was so scared that they ran away. + +The dragon then turned to the princess and said, "No one will ever again try to tease you. You are too charming for words". The princess and the dragon hugged, and they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a boy named Joe and he wanted to have some ice-cream. He asked his mom if he could have some, but she disagreed. Joe asked if he could have some ice-cream anyway and his mom said no again. Joe started to cry because he really wanted some. + +Joe's dad saw the tears and he had an idea. He took Joe to the store and they bought some really attractive ice-cream. It was full of colors and lots of chocolate chunks. Joe was so happy and he thanked his dad. + +When they got home, Joe and his dad shared the ice-cream. It was yummy. Joe had a big smile, and he was so glad his mom had disagreed. +Once there was a little bird who couldn't fly. He wanted to fly so badly, so he asked his mom for help. She told him that if he wanted to fly, he would need to find the copper. + +So the little bird went in search of the copper. He asked everyone he knew, but no one could tell him where to find it. He searched high and low and all around. Finally, he found someone who knew just what he needed. + +The little bird was so excited when the person told him where to find the copper. He found a shop that sold cheap copper, just what he needed to build his wings so that he could fly. + +The little bird was so happy with his new wings. He was soon flying high in the sky. He soared around and around and around, feeling free and happy. He had finally found a way to fly! +Today, Mom and Dad took Jack to the store. It was very exciting! Jack was so excited to see all the different things in the store. + +First, Jack saw all the different yogurts. He wanted to try them all! Mom and Dad said he could have one, so Jack chose a strawberry yogurt. After that, he wanted to keep looking around! + +In the next aisle, Jack saw a toy. It made funny noises and looked like a truck. Mom and Dad said Jack could have it, but he had to be serious. So Jack sat in the cart, and tried not to smile. + +After that, it was finally time to go home. Jack was so happy - he had a new toy, a delicious yogurt, and a great day at the store. +One day, Tom and his mum went to a farm. They drove there in their car and Tom was so excited! He saw cows and chickens, not to mention the horses too. Everything was really interesting to Tom! + +When they got to the farm, Tom's mum said, "Let's go and load some hay into the car." Tom helped load the hay. It was very heavy, but he liked the feeling of doing something useful. + +Then, they drove away and went to the top of the hill. They had a beautiful view of the farm, and Tom looked all around. He could see fields of grass, trees and the animals too! + +Just as they were getting ready to go home, a rude man walked up to them. He began shouting and swearing. Tom's mum felt very angry and told the man to go away. He scowled and walked away. + +Tom and his mum got back into their car. Tom gave his mum a big hug and said, "Don't worry, mum. That rude man won't ruin our beautiful view!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bright bird with a pink nose. The bird loved to fly in the sky, but one day their wings felt so heavy they couldn't fly anymore. + +The bird started to scream and suddenly a magical fairy appeared. The fairy had golden hair and was wearing a pretty dress. + +The fairy said, "I can give you some magic perfume that will help you fly again". The bird was so happy, they hugged the fairy. + +The fairy waved her wand and sprayed the bright rainbow perfume. Suddenly, the bird's wings felt lighter again. + +The bird flew higher and higher, screaming with joy. From now on, the bird could always fly high in the sky. +Once there was a little boy who had a drum. He loved to beat the drum and make it sound. One day, the little boy wanted to take the drum outside. As he stepped out, the ground was cold and icy. The little boy shivered and thought it was so cold. He ran back inside but he still wanted to have his drum outside. + +So, the little boy put on his coat and wrapped a warm scarf around his neck. He grabbed his drum and stepped out again. He found a little spot where the cold wasn't too icy and he could make music with his drum. The little boy beat the softest and sweetest sound he could. He smiled and enjoyed the sound of his drum. + +The little boy closed his eyes and just felt the chilly air and the music. He kept beating the drum until his fingers were too cold and he had to go inside. The little boy was so happy that he got to have his drum outside with the icy weather. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch in a sunny valley. The bright sun made all the animals very happy. + +The cow was the leader of the animals. She was very clever and always had the best ideas. One day, she said, "Let's dig a big hole. We'll bury our special things in it!" + +So, the animals worked together to dig a hole. They put in tiny bones, feathers, a shiny rope, and some special stones. + +When they were done burying their things, they looked around the ranch. The sun had made everything brilliant and they were happy. + +The next day, the animals visited the hole again. They sang songs while they looked at their buried treasures. They'll never forget that bright day on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure. It looked strong and very fit. One day, the structure started to wobble. People were worried that it was going to tip over. So they sent out a big warning to everyone. Everyone heeded the warning and ran away. Then, some people who were very brave came to fix the structure. They used lots of heavy tools to make the structure extra fit and strong. Everyone was so happy when the structure was finished. They could use it again without being worried. Everyone was glad that they listened to the warning! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was a clumsy giant who always stumbled around and knocked things over. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to play hide and seek with a little boy. So, he found a 3 year old child who eagerly agreed to play. The giant smiled and they started searching. + +The child hid behind a tree but the giant couldn't find him. He looked left and right but he still couldn't find the child. He was stumped and he shrugged his large shoulders. After a while, the child giggled. He was very happy because the giant had not found him. + +The giant finally found the child and they both laughed. The giant was so clumsy, he always made them smile. He was a kind giant and he loved to play. + +The end. +John was a little boy. One day, he decided to go for a walk outside. As he walked, he saw a thick tree. He wanted to climb it, so he began to think of a way to reach the top of the tree. Suddenly, John had an idea! He quickly ran and grabbed a big branch. He thought it would be perfect to help him get to the top. + +John carefully climbed the branch, but it was shaking a lot. He thought he could make it, but then the branch broke and John fell! He fell right into a soft bed of leaves and wasn't hurt. He was relieved! + +John slowly got up and continued his walk. As he looked up at the thick tree, he smiled. He was glad he wasn't hurt and thankful that he had a good idea! +Once upon a time, there was a stupid lizard. He had a plan to find an even better place to live. + +The lizard started walking and walking until he came to a big river. He wanted to get across, but it was too wide. He tried to jump and swim but it was too deep and he was too small. + +He started to feel sad so he sat down by the river and thought. Then he got an idea! He saw a big log and he decided to plan something. + +The stupid lizard took the big log and laid it across the river so he could walk across on it. He made it to the other side, and he was so happy. Now he had a new home. +The boy was tired and sad, he wanted to play with his friends. He always looked at the other kids running around and having fun together and wished he could too. + +One day, his wish came true. He received a very special invitation to join a team. He was so excited, but he was also scared. + +The team was made up of very gentle kids. They welcomed him with big hugs and smiles. The boy felt so happy and he knew that he belonged there. + +Together, they ran and laughed and had lots of fun. The boy felt so comfortable and accepted that he didn't want the day to end. + +It was the best day ever and the boy knew that he had a new and wonderful group of friends. He couldn't wait to come back and spend time with them all. +Gary was a 3 year old boy. He loved baseball and playing it with his friends. He was always happy when he got to take part in the game. + +One day, Gary and his friends were playing baseball in the park. They were having so much fun that they lost track of time. Suddenly it was dark outside and Gary realized he had to go home. + +But when Gary got home, he could not find his baseball. He looked everywhere he could think of and even asked his friends, but he simply could not find it. + +That night, Gary was feeling very sad. He cried and said, "My baseball does not belong to me anymore. I miss it so much." + +The next morning, Gary got a big surprise. His mom told him that someone had found his attractive baseball in the park and returned it to their house. Gary was so happy. Now he felt like the baseball belonged to him again. + +He thanked the person who had brought it back and hugged his baseball tight. From that day forward, Gary never forgot to take his baseball with him when he went out to play. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He loved to offer people things he had in his house. One day, he offered his neighbor a bottle of shampoo he had been saving for a long time. His neighbor was so happy and thankful for the old man's kind offer. She grabbed the bottle and ran home to try it out. She put a bit of the shampoo in her hair and it felt so soft, just like when she was a little girl. Everyone talked about how nice the old man's shampoo was and soon, everyone in the neighborhood was asking for some! The old man was very surprised and happy with all the attention he was getting. He continued to offer his shampoo to anyone who asked and everyone was happy with the results! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. One day she wanted to go and play in the park. But it was getting dark, which made her mum really scared. + +So her mum said no, but Susie really wanted to go. She begged and begged but her mum still said no. Susie was getting angry, so she started to cry. + +But then something happened that made her mum panic! She heard a loud noise and it was very scary. But then she saw a big reward that was on the ground. + +Susie was so happy and she stopped crying. She hugged her mum and said, "Can I please go now?" Her mum said yes and Susie ran to the park. They both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to go outside and play, but it was a tough day. The wind was blowing and the sun was hot. But Jane was determined to go out, no matter what. + +So she put on her coat, grabbed her toy and went outside. She ran around in the sunshine, feeling happy and free. Then Jane discovered something new, it was a mine! It was hidden under some tall grass and full of sparkly stones. Jane was so excited, she couldn't believe it was hers. + +"I'll keep this mine forever, it will be mine" she said. Jane was ready to explore some more, but then it started to rain. Now the mine was covered in mud and the stones were very wet. Jane didn't want them to get ruined, so she decided to let them go. + +So Jane said a gentle goodbye and tucked her mine away, no longer tough enough to stay. Little Jane was sad, so her parents came out and hugged her tight. They promised her tomorrow would be a better day. That night Jane went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of what she'd find next in her mine. +Once upon a time there was a mighty cat. He had big green eyes and long whiskers. He lived in a big house with a family who cared for him. Every day, the family would hold the cat in their arms and give him cuddles. He felt happy and safe. + +One day, the family took the cat to the park. He explored the grass and sunshine, tasting the sweet smells of the flowers. Later, the family held the cat and showed him a river. The cat was fascinated by the water and wanted to explore. + +The family let the cat climb down to the river. He wasn't scared because he knew the family was holding him, even if he couldn't see them. He smelled the fresh water and felt the fish swim by his feet. The cat was feeling very mighty. + +He explored the river until it was time to go home. The family picked up the cat and gave him a big hug. He purred with joy, happy that he got to explore the mighty river. From then on, the cat was even happier in his home. +Once there was a cute little girl who wanted to celebrate. She had a classroom full of friends who wanted to celebrate too. The girl put on her dress and she looked so cute. Everyone clapped and cheered and the girl did a twirl. + +All the children in the classroom found something funny to celebrate. They talked about taking turns and laughing with each other. The girl was so happy and excited to have fun. + +When it was time to end the celebration, each child posed for a group photo. They shouted out a happy cheer and hugged each other tightly. Then they said goodbye and the girl went home to eat dinner. + +That night, the girl thought about her special celebration in the classroom. She smiled to herself as she went to bed, happy to have had such a fun day. +One day, Amelia and her mom were in the park. Amelia had a hockey stick and a ball. + +She loved playing hockey! She ran up and down the field and hit the ball with her stick. + +Suddenly, she fell over and started to hurt. Her mom rushed over and covered her with a blanket. + +Amelia felt safer when she was covered up. She soon stopped hurting and could get back to playing hockey. + +Amelia and her mom enjoyed playing hockey together in the park. She was so happy and grateful that her mom had covered her up when she was hurt. +Mother was brave. She had a plan. She wanted to start a new adventure. She got ready for her journey. She put on her shoes and grabbed her bags. She said goodbye to her family, and then she was gone. + +She traveled for days. She went through forests, meadows, and streams. She climbed mountains and crossed rivers. Finally, she reached her destination. + +When she arrived, she couldn’t believe her eyes. There was a big surprise waiting for her. It was a very special place she had been dreaming of. She was so happy! + +Mother was so brave to travel all this way. Now she was going to enjoy her new adventure. She was so excited to explore this special place. She couldn’t wait to see what’s next! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was so brave and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to go and explore his family's garage. + +It was a giant and spooky garage, and when Jack entered, it was very cold. As Jack stepped closer to the back of the garage, he saw something that scared him! He saw a giant spider in the corner. + +He was so scared that he screamed and ran out of the garage. His family all came running and saw that he was scared. They all laughed as they explained that the spider was not a scary one, but a friendly one. + +Jack was so happy to know that the spider was not a monster. He invited his family to come explore the garage with him and they all had lots of fun together! +Beth went to the beach with her Mummy, excited for a fun day out. When they arrived, Beth saw the rough sea. Her Mummy said, “Look at the waves!â€. Beth was mesmerized by the big, crashing waves. + +The sun was shining and a gentle breeze blew across Beth’s face. She wanted to explore, so she ran down towards the sea. She saw a big wave coming and wanted to join in the fun. Her Mummy said, “Be careful!†as Beth brought her hands together and the wave crashed against her. + +After a while, Beth’s Mummy brought out some food and they enjoyed their picnic. Beth said she was ready to go home and Mummy said, “Let’s goâ€. Beth was sad to leave the beach, but happy to have spent time with her Mummy. + +On the way home, they stopped to look at the sea. The waves were still crashing, but Beth saw something in the distance. It was a rainbow! She said, “Let’s go and see!†She ran off, followed by a proud and loving Mummy. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely cave. Every day, the cave was very quiet and didn't get much attention. + +One day, a bright idea came to the cave. It decided to mail a letter to all its friends. So the cave wrote a friendly message and mailed it out. + +To the cave's surprise, all of its friends responded. Every day the mailbox filled up with letters from all the friends. + +The cave was so happy that it invited all its friends to a never-ending party. Everyone arrived and made the cave less lonely. They shared stories and laughed together in the cave. + +The party went on forever, making the cave feel less lonely than ever before. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and so tiny, she could fit right inside a square. Her name was Lizzie and she liked playing in her garden. + +One day, she decided to play a game. She said to herself, "I can complete this game, easy peasy!" She found some sticks and made them into a square. + +But then something happened. She couldn't finish her game. She tried and tried but she just couldn't do it. She started to feel ashamed so she put away her sticks and went inside. But then she remembered, she had a friend who could help her. + +So she ran back outside and told her friend all about her game. Her friend said, "No problem, I can help you with that!" With her friend's help, Lizzie was able to complete her game. + +Lizzie was super happy and relieved. She was no longer ashamed. Now she could play her game anytime she wanted! And so she did. +One day, three friends went out on a boat. It was a sunny day and the lake was calm. The friends brought a ball to play with and they decided to splash around. + +The water was cool and they had so much fun! As they were splashing and laughing, they heard a noise coming from the boat. When they looked, they saw meat. + +The friends were very happy. They had come out with nothing but the ball, so they were surprised to find the available meat. + +The three friends took the meat and they continued having fun in the water. They splashed and swam. The friends had a great time and the meat made it even better. +Once upon a time there were two wild bananas who wanted to create something. So they used their imaginations and made something fun! They created an elephant out of blocks. He had a long trunk and a big tummy. Everyone in the jungle was amazed when they saw the banana's creation. They laughed and cheered when the elephant roared. The two wild bananas were so happy that they had created something of their own and everyone loved it. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a hot day. The sun was shining very brightly and it was very warm. Everyone was very hot and sticky. + +Suddenly, a strong wind started to blow. It made the hot air feel cool. Everyone was very happy and began to clap and cheer. + +They all noticed something else flying in the wind. It was a fan! As the fan passed by, the people felt a nice breeze. They all smiled and felt much cooler. + +Unfortunately, the wind was getting weaker now. The fan still flew by, but it was not making the air as cool as before. Everyone started to sweat again and everyone began to feel hot and tired. + +But then the wind got strong again and the fan started passing by with a fresh breeze. Everyone was so happy, they started to clap and cheer again. + +The fan kept passing by with the nice breeze and everyone kept feeling cooler as the hot day went by. They were all so thankful for the fan and the wind. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to make a stack. He was only three, so it was quite difficult for him to do it himself. He tried and tried but he just couldn't do it. + +Then his mommy came to help him. She showed him how to close the items that he wanted to stack and then she stacked them for him. He watched carefully and tried to copy his mom. + +Then he tried to make a stack by himself. It was difficult, but he kept trying. After a few tries, he managed to make a stack. He was so proud of himself and was clapping with joy! + +His mommy was very proud too and said, "Good job! You can do anything if you just keep trying." Happy, the little boy closed his stack and then ran off to play. +Once there was a little boy who was very weak. He wanted to learn a new language but he did not know how. + +One day, he found a very old dictionary. He was so excited to find it! He opened it up and tried to read it. It was hard to understand the words because he had never seen them before. + +He decided to try something else. He had seen other people sign language with their hands. He remembered seeing it in a movie. + +He grabbed the dictionary and started to practice. He made the sign for each word he saw. He was getting better and better each day. + +Soon, he was able to understand the dictionary all by himself without help! He was so proud of himself for becoming so strong. +Once upon a time there was a modern tank. It was big and shiny and made a lot of noise. It had big black tires that rolled over the ground. One day, the tank roared. It was so loud that it could be heard in the whole city! Everyone was so surprised and amazed. Even the birds flew up in the sky. The tank kept moving and rolling and roaring until it reached the edge of the city. Everyone cheered and waved as it passed by. Finally, it arrived at its destination and all the kids were delighted to see the big, modern tank. They couldn't believe it! +A meeting was about to start. All of the people had gathered in a big room. They were all excited because it was going to be an interesting meeting. + +Suddenly, the lights dimmed and the wax in the candles started to melt. Everyone watched as the wax melted and the room filled with a sweet smell. + +The leaders stood up and began talking. They were explaining why they were all having the meeting. Some people were excited, others were worried. + +In the end, the meeting was a big success. Everyone agreed on the plan. They all said goodbye, and went home with a smile on their faces. + +The wax in the candles had melted, but they all felt happy and satisfied with the outcome of the meeting. +Oliver enjoyed playing in the cold snow. It was bright outside, the sun was shining and the snow was sparkling like diamonds. Oliver had so much fun playing, he shouted, "I love the snow!" + +Suddenly, Oliver noticed something that he had never seen before. It was white, and small - it was a rabbit! The rabbit was so scared, it ran and hid behind a tree. + +Oliver wanted to see the rabbit again, so he crept up to the tree slowly. He was very quiet, but the rabbit was so scared, it didn't move. Oliver smiled and said, "Hello, little rabbit." + +The rabbit was still very scared, so it ran away and hid in a burrow. Oliver watched it go and said goodbye. Then he went back to playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar who had an urge. He wanted to fly like the birds he had seen in the sky. He wanted to soar high above the trees. + +So the caterpillar climbed to the top of the highest tree and began to move his arms and legs. He tried to make himself fly like the birds. But no matter how hard he tried, he was not able to fly. + +The caterpillar was sad. But then, a kind voice spoke to him. It said: "Be patient and obedient. I will help you fly." + +The caterpillar listened and did what the kind voice said. He was patient and obedient. After a while, he could feel something different happening to his body. He was getting bigger and longer. + +At last, the caterpillar had changed! He had become a beautiful butterfly! He spread his wings and with a few flaps, he was soaring up in the sky! The caterpillar had found his wings! +Jack and Jill were best friends. They were always together and did everything together. Jack wanted to show Jill how much they were friends, so he gave her a big hug. Jill felt so safe and happy in Jack's hug. + +Jack and Jill decided to go exploring. They wanted to find something special. They looked everywhere but all they could see were old skeletons. Jack told Jill not to be scared, he would keep her safe. + +Jack and Jill kept exploring until they found a secret cave. Inside the cave, they found a big pile of bones. But it was different. These bones were not a skeleton. These were the bones of a dinosaur! Jack and Jill were so excited. + +Jack and Jill hugged each other. They had found something so special and it made them both feel so happy. They hugged again, and hugged until all the bones were gone. Even though the bones were gone, the friends knew the hug would stay with them forever, keeping them safe and special. +Once upon a time there was a bee who loved to fly high in the sky. Every day he would fly up, up and away for the best views in the land. One day he was flying over a meadow and saw a beautiful daisy. The daisy was so pale and pretty, it shined like the sun. The bee was mesmerized by it and decided to fly down and take a closer look. As he flew down, the petals of the daisy started to flutter and the smell of the sweet flower filled the air. The bee was so happy to see this daisy and decided he had to take it home. He flew back to his hive with the daisy in his hands and with a smile on his face. The bee told all his friends about his exciting adventure and the beautiful daisy he found. They thanked him for showing them such a beautiful pale flower. The bee flew off happy that he had made his friends smile. + +From then on, the bee flew around everyday looking for the best daisies in the meadow. He would fly high in the sky with a new daisy every time and bring them home with a proud smile. +Once there was a little girl who loved to balance. She practiced balancing in her bedroom all day. She was especially talented at the balancing of small objects. + +One day, the girl saw a shiny copper coin. She grabbed the coin and held it in her hands. She decided she wanted to balance it. + +The girl tried to balance the coin on her nose, her cheek, and her chin, but it wouldn't stay in one spot. She was growing frustrated and soon felt helpless. + +Just then, the girl's older brother saw her struggling. He smiled and kneeled down beside her. He showed her how to balance the copper coin carefully on the end of her finger. + +The little girl was amazed. She hugged her brother tightly and smiled. Now she could balance things perfectly! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved luxury. Everywhere he looked, he saw beautiful and shiny things that made him smile. He was so happy! + +But one day the boy was very, very scared. He had seen something disappear before his eyes. It had vanished like a puff of smoke. He was so fearful that he started to cry. + +The little boy tried to think of happy things; he thought of his luxury and all the wonderful things that he owned. Then, suddenly, the thing he had seen vanish before his eyes appeared again! He was so surprised, it had returned! + +The little boy was no longer afraid, he was filled with joy! He ran around and told everyone he knew about the beautiful thing that had vanished, but came back. From then on, he was always extra careful to appreciate his luxury, in case it ever vanished again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both very silly. They both had a very special paper. This paper was tough and special. + +One day, the friends decided to play a game. They wanted to dry their paper. So, first one friend blew on the paper. But the paper stayed wet. + +Then the other friend tried. He used the sun. He put the paper outside in the sun. He watched and waited. + +Soon, the paper was dry! The friends were so happy. They jumped up and down. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy wanted to show the baby something special. So, the mommy and the baby slowly entered the room with the television. When the mommy and the baby entered the room, they saw colorful shapes and noises coming from the television. The baby was so happy! The mommy and the baby watched the television together for a long time. Then, when it was time for the baby to go to bed, the mommy and the baby slowly left the room and returned home. The baby was so excited about the special thing the mommy had showed them. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very thirsty, but her cup was empty. Sue decided to go to the tap for a drink of water. She turned the tap and filled her cup with cold water. She then found a spot to sit down. + +As Sue was about to take a sip, she accidentally dropped her cup and spilled her water on the ground. Sue became very embarrassed. She started to repeat the same phrase: "I'm so sorry." + +The ground was getting wetter and wetter but Sue was too embarrassed to go back to the tap and get more water. Suddenly, a good fairy appeared and used her magic to fill Sue's cup with water. + +Sue thanked the fairy and drank the water with a big smile. Then she repeated the phrase: "Thank you! Thank you!" +Once upon a time there was a lady who had a very special job. Every day she swung in a tree. She loved to swing. She would swing so high that she could touch the clouds. + +One day it started to rain. It was a very mild rain and it made the tree swing even more fun! She laughed and giggled as she swung higher and higher in the tree. + +The rain made everything wet and slippery, so the lady started to swing even faster. But then, she accidentally slipped off the swing and fell into a nearby pond. She was very scared. + +But then, she discovered something amazing. The mild rain had made the pond nice and warm. She laughed and played in the pond until she was all dry again and the sun came out. + +And the lady kept her job of swinging in the tree. Every day she would swing with a smile on her face and joy in her heart. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She was very brave and adventurous. One day she came across a big, blue lake. She wanted to explore the lake, so she closed her eyes and jumped into the lake. + +She started to dive in the lake and discovered lots of colourful things like fishes and coral. She was very happy and decided to stay in the lake for a while. + +Suddenly, she heard someone crying. She looked around and saw a helpless little duck, stuck in some muck. Annie felt sorry for the duck and wanted to help, so she held her breath and dived into the muck. + +She untangled the mop with her little hands and freed the duck. The little duck was really happy and thanked Annie with a quack. They both hugged and the duck quickly flew away. + +Annie was very proud of herself and happy that she was able to help the poor helpless duck. +Once upon a time there was a sister. She was cold because it was winter. She wanted to go outside and play in the snow. But she had to stay inside and care for her little brother. + +She grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around her brother. Then she gave him her teddy bear. He hugged the bear and smiled. + +Her sister cared for him all day. She fed him lunch and changed his diaper. Then she made him laugh by making silly faces. + +At night, she gave him a big hug and tucked him into bed. She said, “Goodnight little brother, I love you very much.†+ +The next morning, the sister and her brother went outside and played in the snow. They had so much fun! The sister even made a snowman for her brother. + +The sister was happy that she could care for her brother. She loved him so much. +Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl called Mia. She could do magic tricks and loved to show her friends. +One day, Mia was practicing a new trick when she accidentally snapped her lip. Ouch! Mia was shocked and worried she wouldn't be able to do any more magic tricks. +But Mia's friends were so kind and gifted. They used their own special magic to help Mia repair her lip. +With a few chants and a snap of the fingers, Mia's lip was healed! Mia was so happy and thanked her friends for the help. +Mia loved her friends and was so thankful for their magical gift. From that day on, she was careful to use her magic carefully and make sure no other accidents happened. +Mama was sad. She had lost her daughter to a sickness and hadn't been able to get better for a long time. Mama prayed every day for her daughter to heal, but nothing seemed to change. + +One night, Mama went to sleep and had a dream. In her dream, she saw her daughter playing and smiling in a beautiful garden. All the sadness seemed to disappear. + +Mama felt happier when she woke up. She decided to take her daughter to the garden and see the flowers. When they arrived, they found a small pond with magical water. Mama told her daughter to take a sip and she did. + +The water worked its magical ways and soon the daughter was feeling better, although the healing was slow. After a few days, the daughter was back to her old self again. Both mother and daughter were grateful for the magical blessings the pond had bestowed, and they thanked the forces of nature for all the love and healing they had received. +Once there was a girl who was very sad. She had a pebble in her shoe and it was making her uncomfortable. She started to worry. She didn't know what to do. + +Two of her friends saw her and asked if she was ok. The girl said no and told them about her pebble. They knew just what to do. + +They went to the park and found some bigger stones. They took the pebble out of her shoe and put one of the bigger stones in there instead. Now the girl had a comfy shoe again. + +The girl smiled and thanked her friends. They were glad they could help her. They saw that her worry was gone and it was all because of a pebble and some serious help from her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow tree. The tree was very happy, and wanted to talk to someone. Every day, the tree would ask questions to the animals and people who passed by. + +One day, a little girl came by. She was only three years old. The tree asked her "What is your name?" The girl answered "I'm Anna". + +The tree asked Anna, "What do you like to do?" Anna answered "I like to play hide and seek!". + +The tree smiled, and then asked Anna "What color are the leaves on this tree?". Anna answered "Yellow!" + +The tree was thrilled with all of Anna's answers. The tree thanked Anna for talking and Anna ran away with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a human. The human was orange, like a pumpkin! The human wanted to have some fun. So, the human started to guess. + +The human tried to guess what would happen next. First, the human thought the moon might go away. But the moon stayed put in the sky! Then, the human guessed there would be a rainbow. But no rainbow appeared. + +Finally, the human guessed the sun might come out. Suddenly, the sky grew bright and the sun came out! The human was so happy. The sun was orange just like the human. + +The human and the sun had lots of fun together. But, soon the sun went away. The human had to guess what would happen next. The end! +Once there was a lazy cat who decided to take a nap in the garden. As she laid there she heard the sweet sound of a violin coming from nearby. She opened one eye and had a little look around, and noticed that the violin was being played by a girl in a pretty dress. + +The cat was curious so she slowly hopped towards the girl, who smiled and said hello. The cat liked the girl so she sighed and snuggled up into her lap. The girl reached into her pocket and pulled out some tasty treats, which the cat immediately began to eat. + +The cat was so happy that she even tried to play the violin, but was way too clumsy to do it properly. As she frowned and stepped away, the girl laughed and played a beautiful song that made the cat purr with pleasure. The cat flopped down beside the girl once again, happy to listen and taste the sweet music. + +The cat and the girl were happily ever after, and the Violin's beautiful melody could be heard all around. +Once upon a time there was a blue car. It's name was Zoom. Zoom always wanted to go really fast. But it always went really slow. + +One day, Zoom was stuck and he couldn't move. He saw a lake with water running out of a faucet. Zoom decided to jump in. The water was cold and splashy. + +Suddenly Zoom started to move really fast. He zoomed around the lake in circles. He went so fast it was crazy. All the other cars watched him move around the lake. + +Zoom was the fastest car ever in the world! He was so happy that he could go so fast. + +Finally Zoom jumped out of the lake. He was so glad that he could go fast. He drove off in a hurry, never wanting to slow down again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called David. He was very adventurous. David wanted to celebrate his birthday but he was stuck on the other side of a rail. He thought “How can I get to the party?†+ +Suddenly, a bright pink train came rolling down the tracks. David was so excited. He jumped onto the train and waved goodbye to the rail. + +The train took him to a faraway and magical place. There was music and lots of tasty things to eat! David was so happy. He was surrounded by lots of his friends and family. Everyone was celebrating his birthday and singing happy songs. + +The train ride was over and it was time for David to go home. He was so thankful for his magical and adventurous train ride. From that day on, David and his family celebrated his birthday every year the same way – with a wonderful train ride! +Once, there was a tree. It was very tall and strong. It wanted to be helpful, so it tried to improve. + +The tree started to grow more leaves and branches. Birds liked to come and sit in the branches and sing. + +The tree also tried to reach up to the sky. It grew and grew until it was taller than the other trees. + +The tree did such a good job improving that all the animals and people nearby wanted to give it a hug. They were so happy and thankful for how helpful the tree was. + +The tree was proud of itself. It felt happy that it was so helpful and was able to improve. From then on, the tree spread joy and grew even taller. +Sue had a big worry. She wanted to play but she was too delicate. She had a plan, she would ask her best friend to help. + +So she went to her best friend's house, knocked on the door and asked if they could play. Her best friend was so happy to help. + +Right away they went outside and played tag. Sue giggled and laughed and had fun in the sun. Her best friend felt so proud that she could help and make Sue happy. + +When it was time to go home, Sue thanked her best friend. Her best friend said, “Hey, don’t worry, you can always come play with me again!†+ +Sue smiled and ran off, finally free of her worries. She couldn't wait to come back and play with her best friend the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had two big wings that helped it to fly around the sky. Up and down it went, spiraling around the clouds. The bird was free and creative. + +One day, the bird was so excited by the beautiful view that it kept flying higher. But soon, the air became too thin. The bird needed air to fill its lungs or it would never fly again. + +The bird saw a beautiful rainbow and followed it down to a puddle. There, it found a dragonfly with two big wings. The dragonfly gave the bird some of the air from her lungs and the bird was able to fly again. + +The bird and the dragonfly were very happy and thanked each other for the air. They said goodbye and flew off in different directions, their wings creating wonderful patterns in the sky. They would never forget their wonderful adventure and the joy of being able to fly. +One day, a little bird was flying through the sky. As it went, it whistled a happy tune. The song echoed off the trees and buildings below. + +Suddenly, the bird flew into a strange tunnel. Inside, everything was smooth and quiet. The walls were curved and the floor was slick. The bird continued whistling until it reached the end of the tunnel. + +At the end there was a big hole with the sun shining through it. The bird flew out and kept flying until the sun went down. As it flew, it kept whistling the same happy tune. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Max. She loved to play with her friends outside in the park. One day, Max and her friends began to play a game. They wanted to unite and make a really special sound. Max had an idea! She remembered that she had a whistle in her pocket. Max took the whistle and blew a loud, but gentle tune. All of her friends looked around, surprised. Max and her friends joined together and began to make their own music. Max blew the whistle and her friends whistled along with her. Max felt so dizzy from all the music! She was filled from head to toe with happiness. Max and her friends kept making music until the sun went down. That day, Max and her friends had united with a special, beautiful sound. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to ride her bike around the block. + +One day, when she was riding, she found a pebble in the road. It was a shiny blue pebble. Lucy was scared because she didn't know what to do with it. + +So she took the pebble home and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said that the pebble was very special and that she should keep it. + +Lucy smiled and put the pebble in her pocket. She then went outside to go for a ride on her bike. From then on, whenever she was scared, she would take the pebble out of her pocket and remind her of her mommy's words. +Once there was an infant who wanted a toy. She asked her mom for a new toy. Her mom said ok, so she took her shopping. + +When they arrived, the infant saw so many toys! But there was one special toy she wanted more than any other. It was a big teddy bear! She liked it a lot and wanted to bring it home. So her mom bought it and they took it home. + +When they arrived at home, the infant was so happy! She hugged the teddy bear and cuddled it all day long. She was so calm and content. + +After a few days, the infant's mom noticed that the teddy bear was getting worn out. So she took the infant out shopping again and bought a new teddy bear to replace the old one. + +The infant was happy and hugged her new teddy bear. She was so happy and calm. She had her new toy and she was ready to play again. +Once upon a time a really sparky little girl was playing in the park. She saw something in the grass that looked really shiny and she had to pick it up. She found that it was a really flexible thing and she got really excited. + +She blew on the flexible thing and watched as it suddenly disappeared. She looked around in amazement and tried to find where it had gone. She looked and looked, but the flexible thing had completely disappeared. + +The little girl was sad and starting to feel really disappointed. Then she saw something sparkly in the sky. It was the same flexible thing but it was now up in the sky. She looked up in wonder and smiled as it sparkled and twinkled in the sky. + +The girl then went home and smiled, because she knew that the flexible thing was special and that it had not disappeared forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom was a very thoughtful boy and wanted to take Jane on an adventure. He thought the very best adventure was a safari. + +So on a sunny morning, Tom and Jane got ready for the safari. They put on their safari hats and grabbed some snacks. Then, they hopped into the car and drove off into the wild. + +Tom and Jane were so excited to see all the animals. As they drove around, they spotted tigers, elephants and giraffes. But the most fun was when they watched the monkeys swinging from the trees. + +Finally, they stopped and got out of the car. Together they watched the animals, each one more amazing than the last. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Jane knew they had had a very special safari. They hugged each other and said goodbye. They were so happy to have had such an adventure together. +Once there was a girl named Susie. She wanted to whistle like the birds in the sky. She knew she could do it if she tried! + +So Susie took a big breath. She put her fingers up to her lips and made a big pucker and began to blow. + +At first she couldn't make a sound. She tried, and tried, but nothing came out. Then Susie noticed a big red button on the wall. She just had to push it! + +When she did, a strange music came out of the walls. Susie could hear it and it was very easy. She copied the sound and soon, she was whistling too! + +Susie was so happy. She could whistle just like the birds in the sky! She had figured out how to do it by herself and it was easy! +Once there was a girl called Lilly. Lilly was very persistent and wanted to find something special. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. She asked her mum for help. "What do you want, Lilly?" her mum asked. "I want a skirt that can zip up by itself," said Lilly. Her mum thought for a moment and then took Lilly to the shops. + +When they arrived, they saw many skirts. Lilly's eyes lit up with excitement. She kept looking until she saw the special skirt she wanted. It had a special zip that zipped up all by itself! + +Lilly asked her mum to buy it for her, so she did. Lilly was very happy and quickly tried on the skirt. It fit perfectly and zipped up all by itself! Lilly thanked her mum and put on her special skirt that had zipped up all by itself. + +From then on, Lilly kept wearing her new skirt everywhere she went. She proudly showed her skirt off to all her friends, and they were all very impressed. Thanks to her mum's help and because Lilly was so persistent, she got the special skirt she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who loved her crib. She would spend all night in it, leaning against the soft blankets. She was so happy in her crib! + +Every morning when the sun rose, the baby would wake up and lean out of her crib. She loved to sit on the edge of the crib and look at the world around her. + +One day, the baby had an idea. She leaned over and she grabbed a fine blanket. With a big smile on her face, she wrapped the blanket around her shoulders and tiptoed around her room. + +The baby was so proud of her blanket! She decided to lean against her crib and show it off. She felt so grown up and happy. + +From then on, the baby always leaned against her crib every morning, showing off her fine blanket. She was so happy and content, and she would stay in her crib until the afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to climb somewhere fancy. She was just a young girl, so she needed help from her mum and dad to do this. So her mum and dad took her to a special place. + +When they arrived, they saw lots of funny and fancy things. There were tall rocks that the girl wanted to climb. The girl was so excited she shouted, "I'm gonna climb!" + +Her mum and dad said she could climb the rocks, so they helped her up. She was so proud of herself. + +When she was up in the air, she saw something amazing. People were trading things like toys and sweets. All of them were fancy and the girl really wanted some. + +So, with the help from her mum and dad, it wasn't long before she had traded for something really special. The girl was so proud of what she had! + +So from that day on, the girl always wanted to go back to the place where she had climbed and traded for something fancy. +Once upon a time there was a huge pizza. The pizza was so big that nobody could eat it all. Everyone wanted to eat it, but none of them could make it happen. + +Then a brave man came along. He saw how sad the people were and he wanted to rescue the pizza. He was so strong and brave that he was able to pick up the huge pizza and carry it away. + +He brought the pizza to a special place. Everyone was waiting and they were very excited. The brave man put the pizza down and stepped back. + +Suddenly all of the people started to eat the pizza. Everyone was so happy that they ate until the pizza was gone. The brave man had rescued the pizza and made everyone happy. + +The end +Once there was a little girl. She was walking down the street and she saw a store. It looked filthy. She could see all sorts of things in there - it was very exciting. She wanted to go in the store but it looked too scary. + +So she stood at the window and watched. Suddenly, she saw something move inside the store. She was so frightened! She wanted to run away but she was curious. + +Slowly, she stepped closer to the window. She saw a cat! The cat was playing around. It was so cute! The little girl was so happy - she just wanted to pet it but she couldn't. + +She decided to come back and visit the cat every day. She would look inside the store and watch the cat. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who needed to test his soil. He took a shovel and dug up a small amount of dirt, then set it on the ground. He touched it and it felt smooth. + +The farmer wanted to make sure the dirt he had was the best soil for growing plants. So he did a test on the soil. He put a little bit of water on it and stirred it around. The soil was just how he wanted it – it felt soft and not too wet. + +The farmer was very happy. He knew he would be able to grow healthy and strong plants in the smooth soil. The farmer went back to his garden and began to plant the new plants. They looked so happy, growing and blooming in the smooth soil. + +The farmer smiled. Everything had worked out just perfect! The soil and the plants would stay happy together! +Once upon a time, there was a foolish little boy. He loved to play with his drum. Every day he would go outside and beat it as loudly as he could. One day, the drum suddenly caught on fire. The boy was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. But soon he came back with a big bucket of water. He threw the water onto the burning drum and the fire went out. The boy was very happy to see that his drum wasn't burned up. He learned an important lesson that day that fire is not a toy. Always be careful when playing with fire! +Once upon a time, there was a famous painter. He was very good at drawing pictures. One day, the painter stood in front of a big blank canvas. He thought hard and then he smiled. He started to paint with lots of bright and beautiful colours. Everyone who saw the painting said it was amazing. They said the painter was very clever. + +One day, the painter decided he wanted to show his painting to the world. So he stood up and took it to a big museum. He knew it would be seen by lots of people. He was so excited, he could hardly stand still. + +At the museum, people came from all over the world to see the famous painting. When they saw it, they said it was even more beautiful than they imagined. Everyone loved it and the painter was so proud and happy. + +The painter knew that making the painting had been very hard work. But it was worth it in the end because it made him so famous. It showed that with a bit of hard work, even the smallest person can stand out in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny blueberry who was feeling very sad. He had been picked from a bush and was now all alone in the world. + +He set off on a long journey, walking and walking. Finally he arrived at a big, cozy strawberry patch. He was so happy to be there. + +The blueberry saw lots of happy strawberry friends, but he was too shy to introduce himself. He felt ashamed that he was so different from the strawberries. + +One of the strawberries noticed him and shouted, "Hello Blueberry! Welcome to our patch!" All the other strawberries said, "Hello Blueberry! We are so glad you have arrived." + +The Blueberry was overjoyed to be welcomed and knew he would be happy here. +Once there was a wild dog. He lived in the woods, running and jumping around all day long. He loved his freedom. One day he went too far and got stuck in a fence. He couldn't escape. He howled and yelped but nothing happened. + +Then a kind man came running over. He was wearing a collar and he was strong. He picked the dog up and carefully untangled him from the fence. The dog felt so relieved and happy to be free. + +The kind man said the dog needed to remain with him because he couldn't go back into the wild. The dog was so pleased to still have some freedom that he happily stayed with the kind man. They were best friends ever since! +Once there was a little girl called Jane. One day she was walking in the forest when she stumbled on a big tree root. She fell down and hurt her knee. It was very cold so Jane started to cry. + +Luckily, a kind bear was walking in the forest too. He saw Jane crying and wanted to help her. He was very patient and gentle. + +He asked her if she was okay and pretended to be a doctor. He made her a bandage from some leaves and flowers. Then he helped Jane back on her feet and they walked together, hand in hand. + +Jane felt better and couldn't stop smiling. The bear was so kind and she was so happy to have a new friend. They stayed together in the forest until it was time to go home. Jane thanked the bear and he said goodbye with a gentle hug. +Once upon a time, there was an island so big and impressive. Every day the sun shone and animals played in the sand. One day, a big tear rolled down the sky. It was huge, bigger than ever before. It fell on the island and the animals ran away. But then something magical happened - the tear started to grow and grow until it formed another island. + +The new island was even more impressive than the old one. There were trees and streams and lots of new animals to play with. Everyone was amazed! The animals who had run away came back, and soon they were jumping and swimming and running around the new island. Everyone was so happy and they all played together until the sun went down. + +The old island was still there, but the new one was even more impressive. It was a place of fun and adventure, with new friends and new discoveries to be made. Everyone loved the new island! +Once there lived a man called George. He liked to attach things together with his hammer. He had some wood pieces that he wanted to fix together. + +So he took his hammer and started attaching the wood pieces. He made sure the pieces were tight by banging on them with the hammer. Then he took the two pieces of wood and attached them together by hitting them with the hammer. + +He made sure it was tight by banging on it with the hammer. Then he took two more pieces of wood and attached them together. He made sure it was tight and secure by hitting it with the hammer. + +Then he smiled as he saw that all four pieces were now tightly attached together. He was pleased with his work and was proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very curious about the world. One day, she had an idea - she wanted to explore! + +First, she rocked in a chair. She thought about where she could explore. Then suddenly, she had an idea - she could explore in her purse! + +The girl took her purse and opened it up. Inside, she found all kinds of fun things. She picked up a toy car and rocked it around the room. She found a tiny doll, and rocked her around too. + +The girl looked through the purse some more. She found rocks, a book and even some candy. She was so excited and curious to explore all of these things. + +So she played and explored with all of the things in her purse. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rose. Rose was three years old. One day Rose went to the store with her mom. Rose saw a cereal box. It was very big and heavy. Rose told her mom she wanted it. + +Mom couldn't see the label clearly and asked Rose to read it. Rose recognized the words and told her mom it was the cereal she liked. Mom agreed and bought the cereal. + +When they arrived home Rose was so excited. She was glad she could recognize the cereal. Rose ran to her room and put the cereal away in her shelf. + +Every morning when Rose woke up she would pick her cereal from the shelf. She was proud of herself that she could recognize the cereal and never got it wrong. She was a smart little girl! +Once there was a little boy who wanted to get his favourite meal - squash. But he was too young to make it himself, so his mom had to deliver it to him. + +The mom drove down to the store, bought the squash and came back with it. To make the squash extra delicious, she added some modern spices and seasoning. + +The boy was so happy! He couldn't wait for his mom to deliver the squash. + +Finally, the mom arrived with the delicious squash. The little boy was so excited, and he couldn't wait to eat it. + +He quickly grabbed a spoonful of the modern squash and ate it. It was so yummy! The boy had never eaten anything so delicious before. He thanked his mom for delivering the squash to him. +One day, there was a famous group of people. They were standing outside and the wind was cold. They all started to shiver. Suddenly, a giant bubble floated down from the sky. Inside the bubble was a big, purple person. He said, “Do not shiver, come with me.†+ +The group followed the person into the bubble and soon found themselves in a warm place full of light. They did not shiver anymore. The person said, “Welcome to my home. I will keep you safe and warm here.†+ +The group thanked him and stayed in the home for the night. In the morning, they said goodbye to the purple person. They all felt happy and lucky to have had such a kind stranger help them. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old, and he loved to joke. + +Whenever Jack whispered a joke, he would purse his lips, twinkle his eyes, and giggle. Everyone around Jack knew he was an alert little boy. + +One day, while Jack was playing in the park, he thought of the funniest joke ever. He ran over to his mom and told her his joke. She was so surprised that her lips started to quiver, and Jack couldn't stop laughing. + +After that, wherever Jack went, he would whisper jokes and make everyone around him laugh. He learned to purse his lips in a funny way, and his adventurous and alert spirit made his jokes even more funny. + +Jack became the most popular kid in the park, and he was known all over the town as the joke-teller. Even when he was an adult, Jack never forgot to joke and make everyone around him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Chris. Chris really liked to hide things. One day, he was walking through the backyard and he saw a shiny plastic thing on the ground. He picked it up and brought it over to the treehouse. He was sure it was going to be a useful hiding place. + +Inside the treehouse, Chris put the plastic thing in one corner. He used some sticks to cover it up. Then he closed the door and hopped back down to the ground. He was satisfied with his hiding spot. + +Later that day, his big sister Katrina came looking for him. She looked all around the backyard. She eventually noticed the plastic thing sticking out of the treehouse. She asked Chris, "What is that?" He smiled and explained proudly that it was his special hiding spot. + +Katrina nodded. She thought it was a really useful idea. Chris was happy he had been able to hide his treasure. Together they took the plastic thing down from the treehouse and brought it back to their house. From then on, Chris was always thinking of new ways to hide his treasures. +Once there was a rabbit who was very lazy. He struggled to find a path that was easy and comfortable. Everywhere he looked, the paths were full of hills, rocks and hard to cross. + +One day, the rabbit finally found a path that was different. It was flat, had no hills and only small rocks. The rabbit was so delighted! He hopped down the path and was very happy. + +When he reached the end of the path, he saw a sign that said, 'If you accept this path, you can have anything you want.' The rabbit thought about this for a while. He knew that the path would be harder to travel and he might be tired. But, he also knew that he'd get something special at the end. + +The rabbit took a deep breath and decided to accept the path. He hopped forward with determination, determined to make it to the end. He was tired, but he kept going, until he reached the end of the path. + +At the end he found a bowl full of carrots! They were his favorite! He smiled and ate them until he was full. He thanked the path and was happy with his reward. + +From that day on, the rabbit was no longer so lazy and was brave enough to try new paths. He had learned that accepting a harder path can lead to great rewards! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and was very curious. + +One day, Jack saw a brown box sitting on the table. He wanted to know what was inside, so he started to look for the key. He searched everywhere, but he could not find it. + +Suddenly, he remembered that his dad always carried one key with him. He ran to look for his dad and found him in the garden. Jack asked his father for the key, and his dad smiled and handed it to him. + +Jack carefully unlocked the box with the key. Inside, he found lots of mail. He was very excited and started to look through it one by one. + +Jack was so happy that he had unlocked his surprise box! He had so much fun reading the mail and discovering all the amazing things in the box. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Mia wanted to paint. She had a box full of color. Mia got the lamp and put it on the table. She put the white paper on the table, too. She opened the box with her small hands and took out the red paint. She took the brush and started to paint. She moved the brush from side to side until she had painted a red circle. She was so proud of her painting! + +Next, Mia took out the blue paint and painted a big blue square on the paper. She added some yellow paint and painted a yellow triangle. She stood back and looked at her painting. She liked how it looked and clapped her hands together. + +It got dark outside, so Mia’s mom said it was time to turn on the lamp. Mia ran to the table and turned the switch. The room was bright and white again! Mia was happy she could see her painting even better. She said it was the best painting she had ever made and asked her mom to hang it up on the wall. Mom said yes and hung it up right where Mia wanted it to be. +Henry was sitting quietly on the couch when something surprising happened. It started as a tiny rumble, but quickly increased in size and sound. Henry knew it must be an earthquake! He felt the couch moving and he felt scared. + +Henry wanted to run and find his mom, but he was so quiet that she didn't notice. He stayed still and the rumble got louder. It felt like the couch was shaking and increasing in movement. + +Finally the earthquake stopped and everything was still. Henry was so relieved and he called out for his mom. She came and hugged him, giving him a big kiss on the forehead. + +"Thank you for being so quiet Henry," she said, "we're both safe now! But let's go out for ice cream to celebrate." Henry gave his mom a big smile, and they went out together. +One day, a furry rat was walking around. He wanted to find someone to play with. Suddenly, he saw a 3 year old child. The rat thought maybe he could use the child to have some fun. + +He hopped over to the child and said "Hey, do you want to use me?" +The child was surprised to see the furry rat. He hadn't seen a rat like that before. He nodded yes. + +The rat and the child played together. They ran around and the child tried to catch the rat. The rat was so fast that the child couldn't hold onto him. He was so furry and slippery. The child and the rat laughed and played for a long time. + +When the game was over, the rat waved goodbye to the child. The rat hopped away and the child waved goodbye. The rat was happy to have spent time with the child. He knew he had found a good friend. +Jay and Sienna were playing outside when they noticed something unusual in the sky. It was a colourful sail that was floating in the air.They watched it move slowly and wondered where it went each day. + +The sun shone brightly and Jay and Sienna started to play again. But suddenly, out of nowhere, it began to rain. Sienna and Jay grabbed their sail and raced towards the shelter of a nearby tree. + +They were soaked but still excited that they had been able to see something so unusual in the sky. They put their sail away and ran inside to get some hot chocolate and warm blankets so that they could dry off. + +Jay and Sienna huddled under their blankets and kept talking about the unusual sail that they'd seen in the sky. Sienna closed her eyes and imagined flying on the sail that she and Jay had seen. + +That night, Jay and Sienna had the most exciting dream of sailing through the air on the colourful sail. +Once there was a little girl who was 3 years old. She liked to explore the world around her. One day she was walking in the park and heard a really noisy machine. She was curious, so she went closer to have a look. + +The machine was big and it seemed to be doing something important. The little girl wanted to know what the machine was doing, so she asked it. But the machine didn't answer her. "Why won't it talk to me?" she thought. + +She tried to ask it again, but still the machine was quiet. She asked it again and again, but it was no use. The noisy machine wouldn't answer her. + +The little girl was disappointed. But then she saw something that made her happy. She saw a friendly man who was working near the machine. She asked the man about the machine, and the man smiled and told her all about it. + +The little girl was so happy that she found out what the noisy machine was doing. She thanked the man and went on her way, happy to have discovered something new. +Mandy was a very cool girl. She loved to take a nap every day and always felt much better afterwards. One day, she saw a man selling something at a market. She went up to him and asked what he was selling. He said he was selling lots of different items. He had some cool gadgets, some toys and even some treats like candy and ice cream. + +Mandy was very excited. She asked if she could buy something and the man said yes. She chose a cool toy and the man gave her the toy for very cheap. She was so excited to have a new toy. + +When she went home, she showed her new toy to her mom who was so happy for her. They decided to take a nap together because Mandy was so tired from selling her toy and mom was exhausted from her day. + +They both fell asleep and had a big nap. When they woke up, they both felt much refreshed and ready to continue on with their day. +Once upon a time there was a small country. The country was very gloomy, with dark clouds in the sky. The people in the country were very sad, but they tried to mind the things that were important to them, like their friendship and all the new things they could learn. + +One day, the people of the country decided to go on an adventure. They wanted to explore a new place and see things they had never seen before. So, the people started walking. They soon came across a beautiful lake with shimmering water. It was so shiny that it made the people happy. They decided to take a swim in the lake and forget about their gloomy days. + +The people enjoyed swimming and playing in the lake. They laughed and smiled like they had never done before. After that, they said goodbye to their new lake and continued their journey. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot during their adventure. + +It was a day that would be remembered forever. The people of the country had discovered a new beauty and it made them all very happy. They all went home in joy, happy that they had taken the time to mind the things that were important. They never wanted to forget the beautiful place they'd found. +Once upon a time there was a lady who lived in a house. She was very sad because she hated being wet. Every day, she looked out of her window, but all she could see was rain. + +One day, a big sun came out from the sky. The lady was so excited! She quickly put on her shoes and ran outside. The sun was so warm and bright that the lady felt so happy. + +The lady smiled as she watched the rainbows in the sky. She ran around in the wet grass and twirled in the sunshine. Suddenly, she felt a wet touch on her face. She looked up and saw a friendly bird. + +The bird was so happy to see the lady! It flew around her, creating a rainbow in the sky. The lady started laughing and the bird joined in. She was so happy that she started singing in the rain. From then on, the lady always felt happy whenever it rained! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Annie. Annie loved to explore the outdoors. One day while she was out exploring she stumbled upon a big lake. But this lake was different, it was too full and the water was rising quickly. Annie saw that the lake was overflowing the banks and instead of water, the lake was now a flood! + +Annie realized she was in trouble so she tried to escape out of the water. She waded through the water but it was very deep. Annie's legs were getting tired but she was so persistent. She didn't give up and eventually she escaped the flood. + +Annie was so happy she made it out! She had done something brave and she was very proud of herself. Annie showed everyone that if you put your mind to it, you can escape anything! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tim. He was a very curious boy who loved playing outside. One day, Tim went to the park to play. It was a wet day but he was excited. + +As he walked around the park something sparkly caught his eye. He hurried to it and found piles of glittery dust. Tim gathered as much as he could and kept it in his pocket. He knew it was something magical! + +The next day, Tim went back to the park to gather more glistening dust. This time he found a beautiful feather that glowed in the light. He picked up the feather and smiled. + +The magical dust and feather were the perfect mix of ingredients to make a magic potion! With the help of his parents, Tim mixed the dust and feather and made a magical potion. + +When he drank it, he could do special things he never thought possible. Tim was so happy and he knew this was all thanks to the wet day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a jellyfish in the sea. It was a big, bright and shiny jellyfish. It liked to play. So every day, it would find fun things to do in the sea. But one day, it swam by something scary. It was a big and scary shark. The jellyfish was so scared that it swam away as fast as it could. It swam back to its friends and told them how scary it was. The other jellyfish all hugged and played together. They were so happy! And they never forgot how scary that shark was! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, she decided to go explore the forest. She was having fun when she suddenly heard a loud noise behind her. She turned around and saw a dangerous body coming towards her. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she remembered a trick she had seen before. She closed her eyes, counted to three and then quickly turned around. To her surprise, the dangerous body was gone! She opened her eyes and saw that the path ahead of her that was safe and clear. + +She quickly ran home and told her mom about her adventure. After that day, the small girl was never afraid to explore the forest again. She always remembered her trick - close her eyes, count to three and turn around. After that, the forest was no longer a dangerous place for her! +Once upon a time there was a root. It was a big and juicy root. Every day a small rabbit would come and eat some of the root. He would eat and eat and the root would get smaller and smaller. + +One day something strange happened. A noisy cricket chirped up! He was so noisy that it woke up the rabbit. The rabbit was very surprised to see the cricket! He had never seen one before. + +The cricket hopped closer to the rabbit, and the rabbit hopped away. But the noise kept coming and it scared the rabbit more and more. The rabbit hopped back to the root to eat some of it, but the cricket hopped right in front of him. The cricket was so noisy he was afraid. + +So the rabbit hopped away and didn't eat any of the root. The cricket was happy and he chirped and chirped until his voice was gone. The root was left all alone but it was still big and juicy. + +The moral of the story is that being noisy can be a good thing! +Carla was feeling very curious. She decided to take a walk and explore the world around her. As she walked, she spotted an elderly man. She noticed his happy smile and decided to meet him. + +Carla said hello and introduced herself. The elderly man was very friendly and said his name was Jim. Jim explained that he was cooking his dinner. Carla asked what he was cooking and he said he was making soup. + +Jim invited Carla inside his house and showed her the kitchen. He asked if she would like to help. Carla said yes and they started to prepare the vegetables. + +When they finished, Jim offered Carla a seat and opened up a newspaper. Jim said he liked to read the newspaper every day. Carla smiled and started to look at the pictures, amazed by all the stories that the newspaper could tell. + +The two of them spent the evening talking about the stories in the newspaper. Carla couldn't wait to tell her family about her adventure with the elderly gentleman. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He liked playing outside in the sunshine. One day, he heard a loud noise. It sounded like a horn. Joe was worried. He didn't understand what it was. + +His mom came to comfort him when she saw him so scared. She explained that the noise was coming from the postman's truck. He was sending a letter to Joe's house. Joe was so excited to get the letter and he asked his mom if they could go outside and wait for the postman. + +His mom looked around and saw that the postman was coming down the street. Joe was so excited to see the postman. He ran out to the car and waved. The postman waved back and stopped to send the letter. + +Joe was so pleased and couldn't wait to open it. His mom was also pleased that Joe wasn't so worried anymore. They gave the postman a big thank you and watched him go on his way down the street. Joe was so happy that he jumped up and down with joy. +Once there was a pilot named Joe. Joe was a very popular pilot who flew all around the world. Everywhere Joe went, people would stop and take pictures with him! + +One day Joe wanted to take a special flight. He wanted to fly high above the clouds, so he went to the airport to get ready. He dressed in his flight suit and hopped in the cockpit of his plane. + +He started the engines and the plane began to soar. Joe flew higher and higher until all he could see were clouds. He flew around until he had covered the whole sky. + +Everyone cheered when Joe returned to the ground. He had become even more popular after this exciting flight! He was the pilot who had covered the sky with his plane. +Once there was a big, round ball. It rolled around the room faster and faster. All the children laughed and giggled as the ball rolled across the floor. + +The ball really liked rolling, but it wanted to know the truth. So it asked the big kids, "What is the truth?" + +The big kids answered in a very serious way. "The truth is that you need to keep rolling," they said. + +The ball was happy to hear this, so it rolled and rolled. Whenever it needed to know the truth, it remembered to ask the big kids and they always gave it serious answers. + +The ball was happy to keep rolling and learning the truth. +Timmy was feeling weak, so he crawled slowly across the kitchen floor to get a snack. He saw a can of tuna on the counter and knew it must taste good! He carefully crawled over to the can of tuna and grabbed it with his little hands. He opened the can with a can opener that was almost as big as he was. + +The smell of the tuna made Timmy's mouth water so he tried a piece. He liked it, so he kept eating it until there was nothing left in the can. After he was done, he felt much better and his energy was restored. + +He crawled back across the kitchen floor and laid down in his favorite spot. He fell asleep feeling happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane who was very bored. She wanted an adventure, so she decided to go walking in the park near her house. As she walked, she saw a big hedge. She decided to squeeze through the hedge and, on the other side, she discovered a huge field with lots of tall grass. + +Jane started running around in the grass and playing hide and seek. She was having so much fun! Soon it was getting late, and Jane was very tired. She lay down on the grass and started to yawn. + +When Jane opened her eyes again, she was shocked to see that it was now dark and she was in a very miserable place. She realised that she had been too busy playing to notice what had happened - she was lost! + +Jane started to cry. Sitting in the dark and feeling miserable, she thought she would never find her way home. Just then, Jane remembered the big hedge she had squeezed through. She ran back to the hedge and, to her relief, she made it safely home. Jane was very happy to be back home and, after a long hot bath, fell straight to sleep. +Once there was a grumpy rock. He just wanted to be left alone. But one day he felt a hand raise him up. The rock was so surprised! He looked up, and he saw a smiley girl. She had short brown hair, and she was wearing a pretty dress. + +The girl said to the rock, "Hello! Do you want to come play with me?" Of course, the rock couldn't answer, but he still liked the smiley girl's voice. So he let her pick him up and raise him up in her arms. She took the rock outside and she showed him the sunshine and the grass. They played for hours. + +In the end, the rock felt much less grumpy. He waved goodbye to the girl, and asked if he could come back and play with her another day. She laughed and said yes, and then she put the rock back down on the ground. He was happy that he met the girl, and he knew he would see her again soon. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She was only three years old. Her mom and dad were very happy. + +One day, Susie watched as her mom and dad got married in the church. Everyone was wearing nice, pretty clothes and Susie felt so grown up! + +After the wedding Susie’s mom and dad gave her a very special wallet. It was pink and had sparkles all around it. Susie was so excited to have her own wallet. + +But one day Susie dropped her wallet and it got lost. Susie felt very uncomfortable because she wanted her wallet back. Luckily, her dad found it and gave it back to Susie. + +Susie was so happy to have her wallet back. Now she had a very special wallet to remind her of the day her mom and dad got married. +One day a polar bear was walking around in the cold snow. He had a very rough day, because the ice was spreading across the beach. He tried to find a way to get past it, but it was too thick. + +He tried to break the ice with his big paws, but it was too strong. He thought and thought until he finally had an idea. He started to roll around in the snow. He rolled and rolled until his fur was covered in the snow. + +The snow made the ice much softer. The polar bear was able to walk on the ice now. He spread the snow around until the ice was no longer rough. He was so happy that he could now walk around on the beach. + +The polar bear thanked the snow for helping him get past the rough ice. He continued his journey, happy and free! +Once upon a time there was an adorable little bear. He lived in a big chamber. Each morning, the little bear woke up early because he had an important job to do. His job was to supply his chamber with yummy food. + +The bear had to carefully search for all the food. He searched high and low, deep in the forests and in the tall grasses. He found juicy fruits, sweet berries and delicious nuts. He gathered the food and put it in his chamber. + +Finally, when his chamber was full, the bear was happy. He had done his job! He knew that he had supplied his chamber with all the food he needed. + +The little bear curled up in his chamber and took a nap. He was tired, but he was very proud of himself. He had done a good job! +Once upon a time, a queen was in trouble. An evil witch had put a spell on her and she was unable to move. One brave prince came to the rescue and he was determined to save the queen. + +He went to the castle and to his surprise, he found a blackboard on the wall. The prince then noticed the witch had written something on the board in foolish lettering. He knew if he could read it, that he could break the spell! + +The prince read the words out loud and as he did, the queen suddenly was free and the spell was broken! Everyone in the kingdom was so happy and grateful for the prince's help. He had rescued the queen from the spell of the evil witch! +Once upon a time there lived a group of friends who loved to play. Every day the friends would come up with new and exciting ways to be creative. One day, the friends had a wonderful idea to create a gems! + +They worked together for days and days, using their imaginations to mix colors and shapes. Finally, when their project was finished, the friends created an incredible gem. The gem was so wonderful and sparkly, the friends couldn't believe their eyes! + +Everyone was so happy with what they had done. They agreed that they would keep the gem safe, so they could look at it whenever they wanted. They placed the gem in a special box and they decided to keep it forever. + +The friends were so proud of their creation. They celebrated with ice-cream and giggles. This gem was certainly something special and the friends would never forget the incredible thing that they had created together. +One day, a daddy and his little girl went on a special adventure to a special place. The little girl was so excited because she had never been there before. + +They walked to the special place and when they got there, the little girl saw something extraordinary. There was a very delicate butterfly perched on a flower. + +Daddy said to the little girl, "Can you keep very still so we don't scare the butterfly away?" The little girl nodded her head and was very careful not to move. + +Daddy walked closer and closer to the butterfly until he was able to take a picture. The butterfly stayed in one spot, so daddy was able to take many pictures and keep them forever. + +The little girl and Daddy smiled at each other, both very happy that they were able to keep such a delicate place safe for the butterfly. +One day, a humble girl named Bea was walking by a park. As she wandered through the grass, she noticed people sitting on the swings and benches. She stopped and watched them hug and laugh with each other. Seeing the display of love and friendship made Bea want to get closer. She slowly crept up to the group, and then took a seat on the edge of the bench. + +The people welcomed Bea with open arms. They gave her a big hug, and asked her why she was so quiet. With a soft voice, she told them her story. As she spoke, they listened with eager ears. + +After sharing her story, Bea was filled with joy. She was no longer alone, feeling happiness and love. The group offered her even more hugs, and held her tightly in their embrace. Bea felt quite special as she was hugged by such kind and humble people. From that day on, Bea would never forget the display of friendship she received. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Holly. Holly was three years old and very brave. One day, Holly decided to take a hard test. She was a bit scared and her hands started to shake. + +As she looked at the hard test, Holly took a deep breath. She knew she had to try her best. So Holly started to cover each answer with her pencil. Holly thought it would take a long time, but she kept working hard. + +When Holly had finished, she took another deep breath. She felt proud that she had covered the test all by herself. + +The next day, Holly received the results of the hard test. Holly was very happy because she had passed! +Once upon a time there was a wild taste in the air. It was so strange and different that no one knew quite what it was. Joe was only three years old, but he decided to find out. He walked around the garden smelling the wild scent. + +Joe followed the smell to a bush in the corner. Peering through the leaves, he realised it was coming from a small fruit. Joe tentatively reached out and plucked the fruit from the bush. He brought it closer to his face and took a whiff. Immediately he knew it was sweet, just like candy. + +Joe carefully took a bite. The fruit was juicy and delicious. He quickly ate the rest of it before anyone else had the chance. When he was finished, the little boy licked his fingers and smiled. + +The wild taste remained on his tongue for the rest of the day. It was special, like no other taste he'd ever experienced. It was a moment that Joe would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Beth. Beth loved to explore, but her mom was very concerned. One day, Beth went out to explore and she found a wire. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said no. She said it was dangerous. Beth kept wanting to touch it, but her mom insisted that she not do it. Beth was sad. + +The next day, Beth's mom took her to a pale field. It was filled with beautiful flowers and lots of sunshine. Beth had a great time, and she forgot all about the wire. As they were walking, Beth found another wire and wanted to touch it. Her mom insisted that she not, but Beth did not want to listen. She started to cry. + +Her mom knew how important exploring was for Beth, so she let Beth touch the wire, but only with one finger. Beth was happy and explored the wire with her one finger. After a while, Beth stopped exploring the wire and went to explore the flowers and the sunshine instead. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and don't ignore her advice, but sometimes it's ok to explore! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and playing with friends in the park. Then, when she was walking back home, she saw something that she had never seen before. It was a big, green notebook. She thought it looked very important so she wanted to take it home. + +The little girl picked it up and tried to open it. But it wouldn't open. Then she felt something inside the notebook. It was a small key. She tried the key but it didn't work. She felt helpless. + +Just then she heard someone nearby shouting. It was a big man who wanted the notebook back. She was scared and so she just stood there. But the man kept coming closer. + +Finally the little girl decided to surrender. She slowly handed him the notebook. The man was very surprised and thanked the girl. Then he gave her a warm hug and walked away. + +The little girl was relieved and very happy. She had learned a valuable lesson that day - to always surrender and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old, but she was very clever. + +Every day, Emily's mummy and daddy would tell her to be a good girl and listen. Emily listened carefully, because she wanted to be a good girl. + +One day, mummy and daddy gave Emily a snack. It was a nut. Emily was very excited! She said, "It tastes so yummy!" + +Mummy and daddy laughed and said, "It's even better for you because it's a healthy nut." Emily smiled, because she knew it was good for her. + +Emily listened again and she heard mummy and daddy say, "Healthy snacks are the best snacks!" Emily was very proud that she had chosen such a healthy nut. She knew that listening was a very important skill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was only three years old. One day Lola was feeling very sad. She wondered what was wrong with her. + +Lola's mom took her to the hospital. It was a big, scary place. The walls were white and the floors were shiny. Lola didn't like it. + +At the hospital, the doctors tried to help Lola. They asked her a lot of questions, but Lola didn't know the answers. They used harsh words and made Lola cry. + +Finally, they gave Lola medicine. Little by little, Lola started feeling better. She was happy again, and she would never forget the harsh hospital. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a town. Every night, when it got dark, the girl would go out into her garden and sing. Her singing was so beautiful that all the animals in the town would come out to listen. + +The dark night sky filled with stars twinkled while they happily listened to the little girl singing. The birds and frogs joined in too, with their own musical melodies. Even the big animals, like the bears and wolves, came out with big smiles on their faces. + +The little girl was so happy to see the town come alive with her music. Everyone was so filled with joy that they wanted to sing too. Little by little, the whole town started to sing together until the earth was filled with its beautiful sounds. + +It was the most beautiful thing the little girl had ever seen or heard. From that day forward, the little girl sang so that everyone in the town could enjoy her music and share in the joy she found in singing. +Sam was jogging in the park. He felt happy and excited with the warm sunshine and the fresh air. Suddenly, he felt something cold on his skin. Sam looked down and saw a wide jug of lotion by his feet. He picked it up and opened it. The lotion was cold, soft and smelled nice. Sam smiled and put some on his hand. The lotion felt nice and cool. He put more on the other hand, and then ran around the park. He felt so refreshed and happy after the jog. Sam kept the jug of lotion with him and went home. He saw his mom and showed her the jug. She smiled, thanked him and said, "now I can make use of this lotion." Sam was proud of his nice discovery. He ran around the house, excited for the rest of the day. +Sally was very excited to decorate the room. She was going to do it all by herself. She grabbed her razor and started cutting the paper into shapes. First she made circles and then hearts. All around the room she cut out different shapes and colors. + +Suddenly she heard a nosy noise outside the door. She opened the door and saw her mom. Her mom had noticed all the decorations and smiled. She asked what Sally was doing and Sally told her all about the decorations she was making. + +Mom asked if she needed help and Sally nodded her head. Together they decorated the room. The shapes that Sally had made floated through the air, sticking to the walls and ceilings. + +Finally the room was decorated and Sally and her mom stepped back to admire it. Sally smiled, proudly and hugged her mom for all her help. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to solve problems and was always looking for ways to help. + +One day Jack was out in the garden and noticed that the soil was very dry. Jack wanted to help so he decided to solve the problem. He got a watering can and filled it up with water. He then used the water to water the soil and make it nice and moist. + +Soon the soil was nice and moist and Jack noticed something unusual growing in the soil. He was very excited and he couldn't believe his eyes. It was a large sunflower that was twice as tall as Jack himself! + +Jack was very proud of himself for solving the problem and he ran inside to tell his family what had happened. Everyone was amazed by Jack's unusual discovery and they all agreed that Jack is the best problem solver around! +Once upon a time, there was a bear. She was a nice, fit bear that liked to explore and have fun. She found a big tree and decided to take a rest. She climbed up the tree and found a spot to relax. + +The bear sat in the tree and enjoyed the nice day. She looked around, feeling happy and fit. She heard some birds chirping and the wind blowing through the leaves. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a noise. Something was coming! She looked around and saw a little girl. The girl had a big smile on her face. She was very curious and was looking around. + +The bear relaxed and watched the little girl enjoy the day. The little girl smiled and waved at the bear. The bear waved back, happy to have a new friend. The two became good friends and had lots of fun playing together. They laughed and enjoyed each other's company, until the little girl had to go home. + +The bear waved goodbye and watched the little girl run off. She remembered the fun they had together and smiled. Then, she settled back into the tree and relaxed, feeling fit and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a huge drawer. It was so big that it was almost as tall as Jack, who was only three years old. Every morning, Jack would try and open the huge drawer but it was too heavy for him. + +One day, Jack saw his Papa in the room. He was so excited and ran towards him. He asked his Papa if he could help him open the huge drawer. His Papa smiled at him and said yes. + +Jack and his Papa took hold of the huge drawer and they started to pull. After a few moments and a lot of effort, the drawer opened. Jack saw that it was full of toys and other fun things. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +His Papa then helped him to load the toys from the huge drawer into a basket. When it was finished, Jack hugged his Papa and thanked him for his help. Jack carried his basket of goodies away with a big smile on his face. + +The end. +Once there was a prince who lived in a rich castle. He looked up at the sky everyday and wished he could find true love. One day he saw a beautiful princess and he asked her to marry him. She said yes and they had a big party to celebrate. Everyone was so happy for them and wished them luck on their wonderful journey together. They lived happily ever after in the rich castle and enjoyed looking up at the sky together. +Once there was a brave boy called Timmy who loved fixing things. One day he got an amazing idea to repair something very special. + +Timmy went outside and he saw a huge cactus. He knew he could fix it. So, he got his special tools and got to work. + +First, he filled some holes in the cactus and made sure he didn't prick his fingers! Then he carefully wrapped some string around it to hold it up. + +Finally, Timmy was done. He stood back and looked at his work. The cactus was now even huger and it looked brand new! Timmy was so proud of himself. + +From that day on, every time Timmy looked at the cactus he remembered he could repair anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to explore and find new things. One day, she went for a walk in the woods and quickly discovered something very exciting. As she looked around the trees, she found a dancer. The dancer was wearing a bright and colourful dress with ribbons and sparkles. + +Jane was so delighted to find the dancer that she ran up to them and started to play. She asked them to dance and the dancer happily agreed. They danced together for hours and had lots of fun. + +But then, Jane started to hear a scary noise. It sounded like a big growl coming from the trees. She was frightened and quickly ran back home. + +When she got there, she told her parents what happened. Jane was safe and they were very happy. Her parents contacted the police and they eventually found the dancer in the woods - it was actually a bear in a costume! + +Everyone was relieved and laughed at the silly situation. Jane was happy to know that the dancer was actually a bear and not someone who was trying to make her scared! From then on, she was more careful when exploring the woods. +Once there was a little girl who loved the night. Every night she would look up at the stars and shiver with excitement, hearing stories of mysterious spirits that roamed the world in the dark. + +One night the little girl stepped outside, and the world was very quiet. The stars were shining brightly, but there were no sounds at all. Suddenly the little girl felt a chill in the air. She shivered, and then heard a gentle whisper on the wind. + +"Come with me," said the voice. It was soft and gentle, and sounded like a spirit. + +The little girl was scared, but she followed the voice. She walked until she came to a clearing among the trees, and there she saw a beautiful spirit. It smiled at her and said, + +"Welcome, little one. I have been watching you for a long time. I have seen the stars twinkle in your eyes and your heart awaken with each new adventure. From now on, I will be your guardian spirit, and I will show you the magic of the night.†+ +The little girl smiled, feeling a warmth inside. She thanked the spirit and they both watched the stars twinkle until the sun rose and the world was quiet once again. +Once there was a young girl who loved to watch the sunset. Every night she would look out of her window and watch the sun disappear behind the horizon. No matter how bad her day had been, the sunset always seemed to restore her spirit. + +One day the young girl saw something very special during her sunset. A giant rainbow was in the sky! The bright colors were like a breath of fresh air, restoring her mood in an instant. She jumped up and down, so excited to see the rainbow. + +The young girl was very happy for the rest of the day, because the beautiful sunset and rainbow had restored her spirit. From then on, she continued to look out of her window every night and admire the sunset, never forgetting the rainbow that she had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a bug. He lived in a tree by the lake. The bug wanted to explore the lake and the fields around it. So, one day the bug decided to take a walk. As he hopped around, he thought he saw something out of the corner of his eye. He stopped and looked closer and saw a huge bird. The bug was scared and he thought he might get eaten. He quickly scurried away and found a safe place to hide. He then thought about what had happened and was very thankful to have been safe and sound. The bug was happy to just stay in his tree and never go too far away. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Pete and Sally. They loved to play together. + +One day, Pete and Sally went for a walk and came across a bright and tidy mill. They were so excited! Pete said, "Let's rock around the mill!" Sally agreed and so they grabbed hands and started to rock around the mill. + +For hours, Pete and Sally danced and played together. The wind blew through their hair, and the sun shone down on them. They were having so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Pete and Sally gave each other a big hug. They knew they would always be friends and that they would always have fun whenever they were together. + +They said goodbye and Pete and Sally went back home, happy and tired from their day of playing and rocking around the mill. +Once, there was a city very close to the sea. Every morning, the people of the city could see the sunrise over the water. It was very impressive and the people felt very lucky. + +One day, a little girl named Alice was standing by the sea and she made a wish. She asked to see a big fish jump out of the water and disappear again. Suddenly, there was a splash nearby and a huge fish jumped into the air. It disappeared and the city people were amazed. + +Alice was very happy that her wish had come true and she thanked the sea. Since then, Alice has had a special connection with the sea and every morning she goes to stand by the shore and make more wishes. +One day, a humble little monkey went on a safari. He held his water bottle and marched onto the path. + +As he marched, he saw all sorts of animals-birds, rabbits, foxes! He smiled as he watched them in the wild. + +Suddenly, he spotted a giraffe! He was so excited, he ran closer and closer to take a look. + +But then the giraffe let out a loud sigh and marched away. The little monkey was sad, but he marched back to continue his safari. + +Soon, his safari was over. But he still had his memories from the day. He'd had an amazing adventure. He marched back home, excited to tell his friends all about it! +Once upon a time there was a pretty little girl named Daisy. Daisy lived in a nice house near a large pond. Every day, Daisy would go outside and watch the ducks swimming in the pond. + +One day, Daisy decided she wanted to join the ducks. Daisy took off her shoes and socks and stepped into the pond. She closed her eyes and felt the warmth of the water all around her. + +Then Daisy opened her eyes and saw something special. In the water, there was a jar of honey. Daisy smiled and started to play with the honey. She took a spoon and scooped up some honey. + +She poured the honey into her hands and rubbed it all over her body. The honey felt so nice on her skin. Daisy laughed and laughed! + +But suddenly, Daisy realized that the water was too deep. She started to get scared! But then she noticed a big tree with some really low branches. She grabbed hold of the branches and pulled herself out of the pond. + +She was safe! Daisy hugged the honey jar tight to her chest and ran home. As she ran, the sun dried off all that honey, so that Daisy sparkled in the sunlight. That was the day Daisy learned to let loose, be brave and soak in the sweetness of life. +Once there was a unique penny. Every day, the penny sparkled in the sun. It was so pretty that everyone wanted it. + +One day, the penny started to blink. It blinked over and over again until it couldn't blink anymore. + +The blinking penny caught the attention of a little girl. She wanted the penny so she carefully picked it up. The penny twinkled with excitement in her hands! + +The little girl was so happy to have her special penny. She kept it close and never let it go. The penny was happy too - it blinked happily with every hug! +One day, Jack was so excited because he was going to ride a big pill. He had never seen a pill before, and it looked very impressive. Jack put on his helmet and got onto the pill. He held on tightly and was ready to go. + +He pushed the pill with his feet and soon he was riding round in circles. The wind was blowing in his hair and it made him giggle with excitement. He even looked up at the clouds in the sky. + +After a while, Jack's mum called him back. He waved goodbye to the pill and went back inside. He was so happy to have had a ride on the impressive pill. He couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a rose that spread very far and wide. It was so big, bright and pretty. Everyone around couldn't help but admire it. One day, a disgusting slobbering monster came and tried to eat the rose. Everyone was so scared of the monster! + +Suddenly, a brave knight jumped out from the shadows and scared the monster away. Everyone was so relieved. The knight then carefully spread the rose back to its original place. The rose was back in its bright and beautiful form. + +Everyone cheered for the brave knight and the rose. The rose spread its petals to the sky and everyone was so happy. That was the end of the disgusting monster and the rose was safe forever. +Once upon a time there was a boat. It had a big sail and it was ready to go far, far away. The wind made the sail move up and down. The boat sailed until it reached the sea. + +The sea was big and blue. The sun made it shine and the waves rocked the boat. The captain opened his mouth and said "AHOY!" He smiled and the crew was happy. + +They sailed all day and night, for days and nights. Then one day, the crew saw land! They sailed to the shore. They were happy and excited. + +Back on land, everything was normal. The crew said goodbye and sailed away again. They were ready for a new adventure. The sail made the boat go faster and faster. Where would they go next? +Once upon a time, there was a polite little boy. He had a very special freezer. Every morning the freezer would beep, and the boy had to guess what was inside. + +One morning, the boy guessed that there was ice cream in the freezer. He opened the freezer door and saw that his guess was right! He smiled and took out the yummy ice cream and shared it with his friends. + +The next morning, the freezer beeped again. The boy was very excited, and he guessed that there was a cake in the freezer. He opened the door and discovered that his guess was right! He took out the delicious cake and shared it with everyone. + +The boy guessed correctly every morning, and enjoyed the treats he found in the freezer. He was so happy! + +The end. +One day, a little girl named Nara had an idea. She wanted to create a diary and write down her thoughts. She asked her mom if she could get the supplies she would need and mom said yes. + +Nara went to the store and found lots of diary supplies to choose from, but she was having trouble deciding what to get. She thought maybe she should get one that was really big, so she could write a lot of thoughts and stories. But then she saw a smaller one that was more competitive and said it would fit in her pocket better. So, Nara decided to buy the smaller diary. + +When she got home, Nara was so excited to get started and she opened the diary right away. She began to write down all of the fun things she did and all of her secrets, dreaming of one day becoming a real author. + +The more Nara wrote, the more she enjoyed it. Many months and years passed and now Nara is a very competitive author who just wrote her first book! +Once there was a boy who was very restless. He loved to play with his toy blocks all the time. Every day he would test his blocks to see what they could do. He would make towers and castles and even a bridge! + +One day he saw another boy playing with different kinds of blocks. He noticed that his blocks had different colors and shapes. He asked the boy, "can I test your blocks?" The boy said yes, and gave them to him. + +He was so excited that he began to test the blocks. He put them together in different ways and made all kinds of different things. His mind was spinning with ideas! He started to make a big castle and soon realized that he had made something bigger than he had ever made before. + +The boy was so proud of himself that he just stared at his creation for the longest time. His blocks had passed the test, and he was so happy. He laughed and smiled and silently thanked his new blocks. He couldn't wait to try them again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old and she loved to discover new things. + +One day, Sarah was exploring her home when she saw something that made her so happy. It was a beautiful cabinet full of colorful things. Sarah was so excited! + +She opened the cabinet and found many shiny and sparkly things. Inside the cabinet was a box filled with colorful pencils. There were also a lot of lovely books with pictures of animals and flowers. + +Sarah had so much fun looking at all of the beautiful things in the cabinet. She closed the cabinet and ran to tell her mommy and daddy about her amazing discovery. Everyone was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a helpless caterpillar. He wanted to build a home but he didn't know how. He wanted to find someone to help him. + +One day he saw a kind butterfly. He asked her if she could show him how to build a home. The butterfly smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The butterfly showed him how to build a house out of leaves and twigs. He used all the leaves and twigs until he had made a warm, cozy home. + +The caterpillar was so happy! He thanked the butterfly for helping him. Now he had a beautiful home. He could stay safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He loved going on adventures outside and wanted to set up a camp. He had an organized plan- Max wanted to take his tent and set it up in a meadow. + +Max gathered all of his camping supplies, including a tent and a camping stove. He found an open spot in the meadow and started to pitch the tent. Max slowly worked on the tent, adjusting the poles and the fabric until he had the perfect camp. + +The sky slowly changed from day to night and the air grew cold. Max became sleepy, so he went inside the tent and curled up in his sleeping bag. Soon he drifted off to sleep. + +In the morning, Max was woken up by a cool breeze. He opened his eyes to see a blanket of snow covering everything! The meadow was frozen and Max was so excited to explore all the snow! He ran around in the meadow, and all of his camp setup was still organized- Max's tent was standing tall in the snowy meadow. + +Max's adventures in the snow all day winter wonderland were awesome, and Max couldn't wait to explore more! +Once upon a time, there was a thin girl named Clara. She loved playing in the sunshine and always had so much fun. + +One day, when Clara was playing in her garden, a magical thing happened. A rainbow started to glow in the sky. Clara was amazed. + +Suddenly, the rainbow’s light began to glow brighter and brighter. Before long, the bright light had filled Clara’s garden. Clara clapped her hands and laughed with joy. + +The garden was so bright and filled with fun. Clara skipped and jumped, and twirled around in the beautiful light. + +The magical moment ended when the sun went down and the rainbow light faded away. But Clara had a smile on her face. She would always remember the beautiful rainbow glow. +Jason lived with his mom and dad. Every day, his dad would tell him how important it was to go get his education. Sometimes, his dad would tell Jason about how he had to go to university to get his degree. He would say it was tough, but it was very important. + +So, Jason decided he wanted to go to university too, once he was old enough. He wanted to do something hard so he could make his dad proud. + +One day, when he was a little bit older, his dad said it was time for Jason to get his education. Jason was excited, but he was a little nervous too. He knew it was going to be tough. + +But Jason didn’t give up. He studied hard, and he got better and better. Soon enough, Jason graduated from university and was ready to go out and find a job. + +Everyone was so proud of him. He had accomplished something tough, and it was all worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. She had a secret that she wanted to keep safe and safe. One day, her mum came to her and said, "I have an interesting secret for you!" + +Sophie was so excited. As she listened, her mum told her the secret - She would have a surprise visitor coming over soon! Sophie was so happy. + +Soon enough, a knock came to the door. When they opened it, someone was standing there. It was Sophie's aunt, and she was holding something in her hands. + +Sophie ran to give her a big hug. In her aunt's hands was a special box. Inside the box was an even more special secret - a brand new toy! + +Sophie was so happy with her secret. She hugged her aunt again before running around the house, excitedly playing with her new toy. From that day onwards, Sophie always kept her secret close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bug. Every day, the bug was so excited to explore the world around her. One day, the bug was carried by the wind across the meadow, and over the fields. Everywhere she went, the bug spread joy and happiness. + +After a while, the wind put the bug down in a beautiful garden. She was so excited to see things from a higher perspective! She jumped up and down and enjoyed an amazing view. Soon, she found a butterfly she had never seen before. They flew together around the garden in circles, and the bug was so happy. + +When it was time to go, the bug was carried away by the wind, back across the meadow and fields. She waved goodbye, excited for the next day's adventure. And that is the story of the happy bug! +Once there was a family who wanted to travel. The Dad had a job, so they had to go with him. They packed their bags and set out. + +It was a long, noisy journey. At times it felt like they were going forever! But finally they made it. + +The family looked around and saw lots of new things. It was so much fun exploring and seeing different places. + +The Dad kept his job, but now the family could travel too! They explored everywhere they went and it was always so much fun. + +The family traveled for a long time and saw a lot of amazing things. Everywhere was exciting and very noisy, but the family loved it. + +Soon it was time to go back home. They were sad to leave, but they had lots of awesome memories to bring back with them. +Sam was worried. He liked to collect things. One day he found a pistol in the store. He was so excited! He wanted to take it home. His mom said no, she was worried it could be dangerous. So Sam had to leave the store without the pistol. He was sad but he knew his mom was right. From then on he was careful collecting things, making sure they were safe. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play outside. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. He jumped up and saw a raven up in the sky. He loved birds, so he pointed up to it and shouted 'Raven!'. He watched it soar above him and he ran around the yard trying to follow it. + +The boy became so focused on the raven that he forgot to be careful. He stumbled and bumped into a tree. He started to cry, but then he saw the raven return to the same spot in the sky. He stopped crying and pointed up at it again and smiled. + +He ran over to his mom who had been watching him. She scooped him up and told him it was ok. She said he should always be careful when he is playing. She said that he could still watch the ravens, but he should stay away from the trees. He nodded and hugged her before running off again. He was careful this time and watched the ravens play in the sky. +Once there was a girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the forest. She saw lots of brightly coloured butterflies and heard birds singing in the trees. + +Suddenly, she saw a huge, hairy spider. It was scary and made her feel icky. She ran away and didn't want to go back. + +The next day, the girl and her mum went to the forest. This time she saw a stupid fox. It was silly and laughed at her. "Ha, ha!" it said. But the girl still wasn't scared. + +The girl and her mum had lots of fun in the forest that day. The girl got to see all sorts of animals and plants. She even saw some stupid frogs. + +After that, the girl went to the forest whenever she could. She loved seeing all the strange and wonderful things she found there. +Once upon a time there was a horse. She was strong, fast and ignorant. She ran and ran, striking the ground with her hooves. One day, she struck a big rock and hurt her foot. She felt a sharp pain and stopped running. She was frightened. + +Suddenly, she felt a comforting hand stroke her neck. A wise old man stood beside her. He knew the horse had injured her foot and he wanted to help. He chose a kind, gentle voice and said, "It'll be alright." The horse calmed down and the man used his magic to make her foot better. + +The horse was so grateful. She wanted to thank the old man, so she followed him and became his loyal friend. They ran and played together every day. The horse learned so much from the old man. She never became ignorant again. She and the wise old man lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Sammy. Sammy was very small and very cute. He had big wings and loved to soar high in the sky. +One day Sammy decided to fly higher than ever before. He quickly flew up, up, up into the sky until he could barely see the world below. The air was cold and there wasn't much oxygen, but Sammy kept soaring. +Suddenly he saw something ahead. It was a huge, beautiful cloud! Sammy was so excited and flew right up to it. He dipped and dived through the fluffy cloud, feeling amazing. +When Sammy finally came down from the sky his wings were tired but he was very happy. He had gone higher and farther than he ever had before. He had soared and it was wonderful! +Once upon a time, there were two brave friends named Jake and Lily. Jake liked adventure and wanted to find a distant land. So one day he grabbed his map and started his journey. He asked Lily to go with him, but she said no. + +"I'm too scared," she said. + +But Jake said, "Don't worry! I'll keep you safe. It will be fun!" + +Lily thought about it and decided to start the journey with Jake. Together, they packed their bags and set out on their quest. + +They walked for days. Every time they got too tired, they stopped to rest and have a snack. They used the map to know where to go. Finally, after travelling far and wide, they arrived at the distant land they were looking for. It was even more beautiful than they had imagined. + +They ran and played in the sunny fields. Everywhere they looked, there were wonders to explore. Jake and Lily laughed and cheered with joy. + +Their journey wasn't easy, but the adventure was worth it. They had made it to their distant land! +One day, Timmy got a new rake from his dad. He was so excited he couldn't wait to try it out. + +"Look Daddy! I can help you rake these leaves. Please can I have a go?" Timmy asked his dad. + +"Of course, you can have a go Timmy. Here, I'll show you how," his dad replied. He showed Timmy the right way to hold the rake and he followed his dad. + +Soon, Timmy was raking the leaves with ease and he was very proud of himself. + +"Well done Timmy, look how fit the yard looks now," his dad said. + +Timmy smiled and he carried on raking. His dad was so pleased with him that he went inside and got an extra supply of leaves. Soon, the two of them were both raking the leaves and their garden was looking neat and tidy. + +When they were finished, Timmy and his dad shared a big hug and both felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a wee boy called Jimmy. On this day, Jimmy's mommy said they were going on an adventure. Jimmy was so excited he started doing a jig! + +Mommy said they were going on a ride to a tunnel. As they got closer, Jimmy could see the long tunnel stretching into the distance. He asked his mommy if it was difficult because he couldn't see an end. + +Mommy smiled and said: "It looks big and scary, but we can make it to the end together, so it's not that difficult." + +Jimmy didn't feel so brave, but he still smiled and decided to go. He held on tightly as the ride slowly took them down the tunnel. Jimmy was surprised at how dark it was inside! It was like going into a huge cave. + +Finally, after a few minutes, they came out the other side of the tunnel. It was so bright, with the sky above them, and the trees and grass all around. Jimmy's face lit up in amazement! + +Mommy was so proud of Jimmy for being brave and he was glad he took the ride through the tunnel. It was difficult, but the adventure was worth it! +Once upon a time, there was a kitty who lived in a house with her mom and dad. The kitty was so happy with her life and loved playing in the sun. One day when the kitty was out playing, she found a jewel! The kitty was so excited, and ran back to her house to show her parents. + +"Mommy, Daddy! Look what I found!" the kitty said. Her parents were so happy for her, and laughed together. + +The kitty was careful with the jewel, and did not want to be careless with it. She put it in her special treasure box in her room, and promised to always take extra care of it. + +From then on, the kitty was always extra careful with her things and made sure to take special care of each and every one of them. And she always laughed with her parents when they shared fun moments together. +Sandy was a little girl. She was very happy and she loved to play outside. One day she went outside to play and noticed that the sky was a beautiful blue color. Sandy started to look up and saw lots of clouds in the sky. She liked the way they moved and how they looked like cotton candy. + +Sandy wanted to own one of the clouds. She closed her eyes and wished for a cloud of her own. All of a sudden she heard a voice. "Sandy, why don't you come get your cloud?" + +She opened her eyes and saw a big blue cloud right in front of her. She was so excited and jumped up to get her own cloud. She hugged the cloud and cheered with joy. She promised the cloud to give it lots of love and they would be best friends forever. + +From then on, Sandy and her blue cloud were the best of friends. Everywhere Sandy went her cloud followed and they were never apart. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was a girl, and one was a boy. They lived together in a small village. + +One day they decided to go on an adventure. As they were walking in the woods, they spotted something sparkly in the grass. It was a magical stone! + +The two of them were very excited and they wanted to take it home. But when they tried to pick it up, it was too heavy. + +They tried to figure out what to do and eventually the girl said to the boy, "Let's just weigh it!" + +The boy thought this was a great idea and said, "Yes! We can use a scale to find out how much it weighs!" + +So that's what they did. When they weighed the stone, it turned out to be even heavier than they had expected. It needed two people to carry it! + +The boy picked up one side of the stone and said to the girl, "We have to be team-mates to get it home!" + +The girl smiled and agreed. As they carried the stone together, they reminded each other to be careful because it was very heavy. + +The two of them figured out how to get the stone home and were very happy that they had worked together. They had learnt that even if something looks sparkly and magical, we should never be ignorant and try to do things by ourselves. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and very curious. Every day his mum and dad would let him play in the garden. He loved all the pretty flowers. + +One day, Jack saw something special in the garden. Instead of flowers there was a big wooden box. Inside the box was a TV! Jack was so excited and ran inside to tell his mum. + +Jack: "Mum, mum! Look what I found!" + +Mum: "Wow Jack! That looks very exciting. What do you think it does?" + +Jack: "I think it can show us things, like pictures and stories!" + +Mum: "That's right Jack. TVs can include lots of things!" + +From then on, Jack loved to watch TV with his mum and dad. It was so much fun and he loved seeing all the pretty pictures and stories. Every day he would get to learn something new and explore different worlds. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old. One day she was playing in her garden when she saw a dark blue bird flying in the sky. She wanted to reach the bird, so she stood up and said, "I can dive to the bird." She closed her eyes, ran and then dived. + +The next thing she knew Sally had flown through the sky and landed in a large, dark sea. The water was deep and blue all around her. She was so scared. + +Suddenly, a big white fish with a blue tail came up to Sally. The fish said, "Where are you going, little one?" + +Sally said. "I am trying to reach the blue bird. Can you help me?" + +The fish nodded, "Yes, I can. Keep holding my fins and I will take you to the bird." + +And so Sally held onto the fish's fins and they swam up to the sky. Soon Sally and the fish were close enough to the blue bird and Sally waved goodbye to the fish. + +The bird saw Sally and swept down to her. She held out her hand, and the bird landed on it. Sally smiled and was so happy. She thanked the fish for taking her to the bird and said goodbye. +The little girl was excited. It was her birthday, and she had a new toy. It was a sparkling doll, with a dress so pretty. + +She hugged the doll tight and ran off to show her dad. She spread her fingers wide, and said "Look, Daddy, I got a new doll!" + +Her dad smiled, and said, "That's wonderful. Where did you get it?" + +The little girl replied, "Grandma gave it to me. It's so special!" + +Her dad nodded and said, "It sure is. We should celebrate with some cake." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" + +So they had a special birthday cake, and the little girl thanked her dad for the best birthday ever. Then, she hugged her doll tight, and spread her fingers around it, so it felt extra special. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Bob. He was walking along a path when he saw his old friend, Rabbit. They smiled at each other and Bob asked Rabbit what he was doing. + +Rabbit said, "I am looking for a new path. Do you want to come with me?" + +Bob thought for a moment, then said, "No, I don't think so. I don't agree with you." + +Rabbit was a bit surprised. "Why not?" he asked. + +Bob said, "I think this is a serious path and I don't want to get lost. You can go if you want, but I'm staying here." + +Rabbit thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll stay here too. That way we won't get lost!" + +Bob smiled and said, "Yes, that's a good idea!" + +So Bob and Rabbit stayed on the path and had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a poor pirate named Pete. Pete would sail around on his old ship with his pet parrot, looking for treasure. + +One day, Pete decided to go to an island to search for some gems. He stopped in a small village and asked the people what was there to find. They told him about a wonderful gem and Pete was very excited. + +Just then, a small child came up to Pete and said "Please, Mr. Pirate, can I come with you? I really want to find the gem!" + +Pete was surprised, but he said "Okay, if you value the gems, come along." + +They sailed away on Pete's ship and eventually arrived at the island. As soon as the child stepped onto the beach, she found the gem. + +Pete was so happy that the child found it, and he thanked her for valuing the gem so much. She smiled and said "Thank you Mr. Pirate! I'm glad I was able to help." They sailed away together, both happy and feeling richer than ever before. +Once there was a little girl, named Maria. She loved to watch cartoons all day long. One day, as she watched her favorite cartoon, her mommy called to her. Maria wanted to ignore her mommy, but eventually she had to pay attention. + +"Maria, come over here," said Mommy. + +Maria went to her mommy with an alert look on her face. + +"Look around you," said Mommy. "See how many toys you have? Let's put them back in the box and clean up the room." + +Maria knew that toys take a lot of room so she agreed. She started to clean her room and put all of her toys back in the box. Moments later, Maria was done! + +She was so proud of her work so she quickly ran back to the TV to watch her favorite cartoon. But this time, Mommy said "No! You have to do your homework first and then you can watch your cartoon." + +Maria was disappointed but she did not ignore her mommy's instructions. She looked up with an alert and sad face and went straight to do her homework. The next time Maria could watch her favorite cartoon was after her homework was done. +Once upon a time there was a bright green birdcage with no bird inside. The birdcage looked forlorn and alone as it sat in a corner of the room. + +Suddenly a little girl called Jane came along. She pointed at the birdcage and shouted "Look, Mummy! What's that?" Her Mummy smiled and said "That's a birdcage, Jane. We can store it in the garden". + +Jane beamed with excitement at the thought. She grabbed her Daddy's hand and followed him outside to the garden. When they reached the garden Daddy said to Jane "Can you find somewhere in the garden to store the birdcage?" + +Jane ran around the garden and eventually she found the perfect spot. She shouted "Mummy, Daddy! Here it is!" She pointed to a bright green patch of grass in the corner of the garden. + +Daddy and Mummy exchanged a happy look, and proceeded to carefully carry the birdcage to the spot Jane had chosen. Jane clapped her hands in delight and shouted "It looks beautiful there!" + +And so the bright green birdcage found its home in Jane's garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower called Daisy. She was in a garden with lots of other flowers. Every day, Daisy looked at the other flowers and wished she could be as graceful as them. + +One morning, the sun shone very brightly and Daisy was feeling happy. She opened her petals to see what the garden looked like. Suddenly, she spotted a little bee buzzing around. He was heading to the left of the garden. + +"Where are you going?" asked Daisy. + +"I'm going to a special spot," said the bee. "It's a place where flowers bloom." + +Daisy was so excited. She wanted to bloom too! + +So she followed the bee and eventually reached his special spot. And, sure enough, all of the flowers had bloomed. Daisy felt so excited and proud of herself. + +As Daisy looked around the garden, she felt a little gracefulness within her. She had bloomed too and realized that she was beautiful just the way she was. +Once there was a boy named John. He liked to explore. One day, he went to a theater. He saw a bell. He ran to it and rang it. + +John said, "It looks like fun!" He rang the bell again. But it made a sour sound. + +John said, "What's wrong?" An old man appeared and said, "This bell has not been used in a long time. You must be gentle with it." + +John thought for a moment, then said, "I can do that!" He rang the bell again, but this time it made a pleasant ringing sound. + +The old man smiled. He said, "That's much better. Now you can use this bell anytime you like." + +John said, "Thank you!" As he ran away, he rang the bell over and over again. The theater was filled with music! +Jimmy was a three year old with a big heart. He had heard about a bush that supposed to be very special and he longed to see it. One day, his mommy took him to the bush. When they arrived, Jimmy couldn't keep still. + +He exclaimed, "Mommy, it's so charming!" His mommy smiled and told him that the bush was special because it was the only one in the world like it. + +Jimmy wanted to pick one of the bush's beautiful white flowers, but before he could reach it, he heard a loud cry. Jimmy leaned in and heard a tiny voice, "Please don't take my flower!" + +Jimmy stepped away and looked behind the bush. There he saw a little fairy. Jimmy asked in surprise, "Did you cry?" + +The fairy nodded, "Yes, please don't take my flower. The bush is my home." + +Jimmy smiled, "That's OK, I won't take it. I'm sorry I scared you." + +The fairy smiled back, "Thank you for understanding. I'm glad the bush has a kind friend like you." + +Jimmy smiled and his mommy hugged him tight. Before they left, Jimmy made a vow to always be kind to the bush, and the fairy. +Once upon a time, there was a strong little boat. One day, the boat decided to sail far away from its safe harbour to explore the big blue sea. + +The boat sailed and sailed, while the sea shimmered and sparkled in the warm sunshine. Then all of a sudden, the little boat saw something big and shiny in the horizon. As the boat sailed closer, it became clear that it was an automobile! + +The little boat said to the car, “Where are you going?†+The car answered, “I am going on a long journey today. Care to join me?†+The little boat replied, “Yes, I would love to!†+ +So the car and the little boat sailed away together and went on a long journey of adventure. Every time the sea was choppy, the car’s strong engine helped the boat stay afloat. The two of them became fast friends and experienced many exciting things along the way. + +Eventually, the boat and the car had to part ways and go back home. Even though they were sad to say goodbye, they promised to always keep in touch through the waves of the sea. + +And so they said farewell and the boat returned home, having made a strong new friend with the automobile. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tommy. Tommy lived in a small town near a hill. From the hill, he could see beautiful sunsets. + +One evening, Tommy went to the hill with his mommy. When they arrived, they saw that the sky was quite special. The sun had turned into a big orange ball and its rays were attaching to the clouds. + +“Mommy, why is the sunset so special tonight?†asked Tommy. + +“Well, this kind of sunset is not very normal,†said his mommy. + +Tommy was wondering what made this sunset different from the others. He kept staring at it until the sun eventually disappeared. + +Tommy and his mommy went home afterwards, but Tommy never forgot the special sunset he had seen that night. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who liked to explore in the forest. One day while hopping around, the bunny spotted something new - a trap! The bunny was curious and hopped a little closer. Suddenly, the trap snapped shut and the bunny was stuck. "Help!" he cried in surprise. + +Just then a brave bear heard the bunny's cries and came to help. "What happened?" asked the bear. "I found this trap and I think I'm stuck," said the bunny. The bear saw how guilty the bunny felt and said, "It's ok. I can help you leave the trap." + +The bear worked hard until, at last, the trap was open. "Thank you, bear," said the bunny. "I'm glad to leave the trap behind." The bear smiled and said, "You're welcome. Just be careful and never forget to look for traps!" And the bunny nodded, then hopped away, even more careful than before. The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Lucy. They both loved to explore and search for fun things. One day, Jack and Lucy went inside and searched for something special - a comfy armchair! + +They searched everywhere, but all they could find were boring chairs. Then, Lucy spotted a big, comfy armchair in the corner. + +Jack and Lucy were so excited, they jumped right into the chair. But, when they sat down, something tasted strange. + +“Jack, do you taste something tasty?†said Lucy. + +Jack tasted the armchair. + +“Yum! It tastes like cookies!†+ +So, they stayed in the armchair and munched on cookie chunks until they were full. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there lived a generous man named Jack. He had a very special iron that could do amazing things. + +One day Jack wanted to show off his amazing iron to his friends. So he went outside and called out to them, "Come see my iron!" + +Jack's friends came running over and asked him, "What can it do?" + +Jack smiled and said, "It can dive! Watch this!" He started up the iron and it went diving with a splash into the lake. It swam around for a few seconds, then it came back and jumped out of the water. + +Everyone was amazed and cheered for Jack. They all thanked him for showing them the marvellous iron. Jack was so pleased that he had shared his treasure with them. + +The friends said their goodbyes and thanked Jack again before they all went home. From that day on, they always remembered Jack and his generous gift. +One day, a little girl called Amy went to the beach. It was a hot day and Amy was feeling very hot and sweaty. "Let's go for a swim!" she shouted, excitedly. + +Amy's mum smiled. "That sounds like a wonderful idea!" + +So Amy and her mum went to the shore and Amy waded into the sea. The cool water made her feel better, and after a while she got out. "That was fun!" Amy said. + +Then her mum said, "Let's have a bath now. The bath mine is even bigger than the sea!" + +Amy giggled and followed her mum to the bath mine. Inside the bath mine, Amy felt even cooler than in the sea. She splashed around, shouting and laughing. + +When it was time to go home, Amy was feeling very weak. Her mum said, "Come on, sweetie, it's time for bed now." + +Amy smiled weakly, happy that she had had such a wonderful day. +One day, the little girl decided to show her mom her jewelry. She remembered how her mom always told her how pretty her jewelry was, and she wanted to share it with her. She carefully organized it all in a special box, and then pulled it out to display it. She was so excited to show it off. + +"Mommy, look!" she said as she pulled the box towards her mom. Her mom smiled as she opened the box and admired all the different necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. She put them all back in the box and gave the little girl a hug. + +"Your jewelry is so pretty," her mom said. "Do you want to wear one of the necklaces for the day so everyone can see it?" + +The little girl smiled and happily said, "Yes please!" She chose her favorite necklace and proudly showed it off to everyone she saw. + +The little girl was so happy to show her mom and everyone she met her beautiful jewelry. She learned a valuable lesson that day: no matter how small or simple something may be, it can still be displayed and appreciated. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He wore a strong armor that fit him perfectly. His mission was to protect his kingdom. +One day, before heading out on his important mission, the knight took a shower. He was feeling fit and ready to bravely protect his kingdom. +When the knight arrived to the kingdom, he looked around and noticed it was very quiet. Suddenly, a small voice said: "Knight, help me please!". The knight looked around and saw a little bunny stuck in a bush. + +The knight gently stepped forward and said: "I am here to protect you." He carefully pulled the bunny out of the bush. The bunny said: "Thank you, kind knight! You protected me!" + +The brave knight smiled and said: "It was my job to protect you." He wished the bunny a good day, and then he continued on his mission to protect the kingdom. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he liked to explore. + +One day, Jack was walking in the park when he came across a tall tree. He decided to lean on it to take a rest. It felt strong and stable, so he stayed for a while. + +But then he noticed something strange. On the side of the tree, there was a square. It was flat and filled with small holes. + +Jack was curious so he went up to the square and asked, "What is this thing?" + +Suddenly, a voice said, "It's a bee house. See all the little holes? The bees live inside them." + +Jack was amazed! He watched the bees come and go as they gathered pollen and made honey. It was fascinating! + +He thanked the voice and said goodbye. He had a new appreciation for the strong tree that leaned at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very tidy and kept his home nice and neat. One day, he thought it would be a good idea to take a little walk around the town. He put on his best clothes and marched around. + +He came across a 3 year old child. The child was sitting by a tree, happy and smiling. The soldier said to the child, "Hello! Where are you going today?" The child replied, "I'm going nowhere. I'm just thinking". + +The soldier smiled and thought the child was very clever. He asked the child, "What are you thinking about?" The child looked up and said, "I'm thinking about the birds in the sky and the trees in the park". + +The soldier felt very happy. He said, "That's a very nice thing to think about". The child smiled and thanked the soldier. Then, the soldier gave the child a big hug and continued on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a gray fog rolling in over the hill. Little Tommy was walking up the hill, feeling a bit scared. A soft wind blew, and he heard a whisper coming from the fog. + +"Hello Tommy," it said. "Come closer so I can see you better." + +Tommy stopped and looked around. He couldn't see anyone around. He spoke to the fog. + +"Who are you?" + +The fog replied, "Why, I am the fog, of course. Would you like to come closer and talk?" + +Tommy was scared, but he was also curious. He stepped forward and said, "Okay, I'll come closer." + +The fog whispered again, "Good, come closer and I will tell you a secret." + +As Tommy stepped closer, he saw some shapes forming in the fog. They looked like animals, birds and plants. The fog seemed alive. He sat down and listened to the fog whispering its secret. + +Tommy felt like he had made a new friend that day, when he said goodbye to the fog. As he walked off, he looked back and the fog waved goodbye. +Once there was a strong box. It was made of wood and had a handle. But it always stayed shut! + +One day, a small child wanted to see what was inside. She looked at the box and wondered how she could open it. + +She said to her friend, "What can I do? I want to see what is inside the box." + +Her friend replied, "Grab the handle and pull. Maybe you can open it that way." + +The child grabbed the handle and pulled. It didn't open! + +But then she noticed that there was a latch on the side. She grabbed the latch and turned it. The box opened with a loud click! + +The child was so happy. Inside the box were all sorts of treasures! She spent the day looking at them. + +At the end of the day, she remembered to close the box so it would stay safe until the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue ship. The ship was very old, but it was still in good condition. Every morning, the captain of the ship would wake up and check on the vessel. + +One day, when the captain woke up, he saw something strange. There was another big ship parked right outside their window! The captain was very curious, so he decided to go outside and take a closer look. + +He called out to the other ship, "Who's there?" But there was no answer. He shouted again and again, but still there was no response. After trying a few more times, the captain finally heard a small voice. + +"Hello?" the voice said. The captain was surprised. He asked, "Who are you?" + +"My name is Mary! I'm the captain of this big ship," the voice answered. + +The captain was delighted. He welcomed Mary aboard and showed her around the ship. Mary was amazed. She had never seen such a big, beautiful ship before! From that day forward, Mary and the captain became the best of friends and often sailed together. +Maggie was a very obedient three-year old girl. She did what her mommy told her without asking why. One day, mommy asked Maggie to do something special. She said, "Maggie, go get the soap and bring it to me in the kitchen." Maggie smiled, and ran off to get the soap. She ran to the bathroom and grabbed the big, white block of soap. + +When Maggie came back to the kitchen, she found mommy with a big surprise. Mommy had the counter filled with all sorts of yummy treats! Pineapple, apple, orange, and banana were all piled high! + +Maggie was so happy, she nearly dropped the soap in her excitement. Mommy said, "Maggie, put the soap away and come over here. You can have a special snack if you accept my surprise." Maggie quickly put the soap away and ran to the counter. Mommy said, "Do you accept my surprise?" Maggie smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. I accept your surprise!" + +She enjoyed her fruits and after licking her fingers, Maggie thanked her mommy for the treat. It was a special day when Maggie learned to be obedient and accept her mother's surprise. +Mia and Max had their birthdays on the same day! So their parents decided to give them a special surprise. They yelled “Hooray!†+ +The parents took Mia and Max outside and told them to close their eyes. Both Max and Mia acted excited by jumping up and down and hugged each other. + +When the parents said, “Okay, open your eyes!†Mia and Max were surprised to see a big, purple tightrope in the garden! + +Max shouted, “Mommy, this is too cool!†+ +Mia said, “Let’s act out like we’re tightrope walkers!†+ +Max and Mia grabbed their balalnce beams and got ready. They acted like tightrope walkers and swayed from side to side trying to keep their balance on the rope. + +The parents watched proudly and couldn’t believe their children have grown so fast. + +It was a very special surprise on Mia and Max’s birthday. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Sue. They wanted to go on an adventure, so they set off exploring. + +Bob said, "Let's go this way." He pointed down a path they hadn't gone before. + +Sue said, "Okay, let's do it!" + +So they followed the path and it took them to a river. It was a regular river but the path turned away from it and went up the hill. + +Bob slowed down and said, "Where does this path go?" + +Sue said, "Let's find out. Follow me!" + +So Bob and Sue followed the path up the hill and over the top. They crested the hill and found a big field with lovely green grass. + +Bob looked around and said, "What a great adventure!" + +Sue nodded and said, "Yes, and it's still going. Let's keep following the path and see where it takes us." + +The two friends continued on and before long they came to a big tree. + +Bob said, "This is a good place to stop and rest." + +So they stopped, and the two friends sat down beneath the tree. They watched the sun set and Bob said, "This is the best adventure ever!" + +Sue smiled and agreed. They decided to follow the path home that night and vowed to go on more adventures soon. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty who lived in the city. The kitty was named Pete, and he loved to explore. + +One day, Pete decided to go for a walk. He wanted to explore some new streets and look for treats. He wondered around for a bit, when he noticed a friendly dog. + +"Hi, doggy," Pete said. + +The dog looked at Pete and smiled. "Hello, kitty. Would you like to play?" + +Pete said yes, and the two of them played and ran around. They chased each other and had lots of fun. + +But then, a problem arose. Pete had gotten his paw stuck in some gear. He was upset and couldn't get it out. + +The dog saw what had happened and came to help. He carefully released Pete's paw, so the kitty was free again. + +Pete was so happy and thanked the doggy. They played together some more, then the kitty said goodbye and went home. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl. One day, she saw a bright light coming from outside her window. The girl peeked out the window and saw that the sun was shining. She said to herself, “The sun is so bright and shiny!†+ +The girl wanted to have something that shined too, so she went to the store with her mommy. In the store, the girl saw a bunch of prints. Some were black and white and some were in colors. She picked out one that had colorful shapes and told her mommy, “This one looks so shiny!†+ +The girl’s mommy smiled and said, “That’s a good choice. Let’s hang it on your bedroom wall.†So they bought the print and hung it up in the girl’s bedroom. Every day, the colorful shapes on the print would shine in the sun. + +The girl loved it and would say to herself, “My print is so bright and shiny!†+Once upon a time, there lived a happy brother and sister named Kyle and Joanne. They always helped each other, and nothing was too tough for them. + +One day, Joanne got very worried about something. She couldn’t figure out how to fix it. On her shoulder, Kyle noticed her worry and came over to see what was wrong. He said, “What’s the matter, Joanne?†+ +Joanne told him, “My toy truck is broken. I don’t know how I can fix it.†+ +Kyle said, “Don’t worry. Let me help.†+ +Kyle used his helpful hands to carefully put the truck back together. Soon enough, it was ready to go again. Joanne thanked her brother with a big hug, and the two of them went back to playing happily. +One day, there was a little boy named Joe. He looked up and saw the amazing sky. He was so excited and said to his mom, "Let's go!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's go." Together they went outside and Joe pointed up at the sky and said, "Look at the sky, Mommy. It's so amazing! What is it doing?" + +His mom looked up and said, "The sky is rotating. It's rotating in a circle around us." + +Joe was so excited and said, "Oh wow! The sky is rotting! That's so cool!" + +His mom picked him up and said, "Yes, it is! It is amazing, isn't it?" + +Joe smiled and nodded his head. He was so happy to watch the sky rot around them. It was an amazing sight to see! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear who was always mad. He was never happy and lied all the time. Everyone around him was sad. + +One day, a little bunny heard all the fuss and asked the bear, "Why are you so grumpy?" + +The bear said, "I don't want to talk about it." + +The bunny said," I will give you a tasty treat if you tell me why you're so mad." + +The bear thought long and hard and finally told the bunny," I lied to my family and now they don't trust me anymore." + +The bunny smiled and said, "That's no reason to be grumpy. Here's a treat for being honest!" + +The bear's face lit up. The bear thanked the bunny and went to find his family. With the treat in his hand, he was sure he could make them happy again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a bald fish who lived in the ocean. His name was Splash. Splash was very sad because he had no friends in the ocean. + +One day, Splash was swimming near shore when he spotted a plant in the water. He swam over to the plant and said, “Hello! Do you want to be my friend?†+ +The plant didn’t answer right away. But then a voice emerged from the plant. “Yes! I’d love to be friends!†+ +Splash was so excited to have a friend. They splashed and swam around the ocean together all day. + +At the end of the day, Splash said goodbye to his new friend. Splash was so happy to have made a new friend that he swam around the ocean with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a mama bear and her cub. Mama bear loved the cub a lot, but the cub was very weak. She wanted the cub to be strong, so she decided to take him to the mountain. + +Mama bear said, “Let’s go to the mountain. It’ll be fun.†The cub was scared but he trusted mama bear. So they went. + +When they arrived at the mountain, mama told the cub a joke. The cub laughed and felt happy. After that, mama challenge the cub to climb the mountain. The cub was scared, but he trusted mama bear. He took a deep breath and tried. + +The cub climbed and climbed until he made it to the top! He was so proud. He shouted, “Mama, I did it! I made it to the top!†Mama was so proud that she hugged him tight. + +The cub had learned a valuable lesson: sometimes you have to trust people even if you are weak. +Once there was a boy named Sam who had a special trophy. He did not know what it was, but he loved it. Every day he would take it out and play with it. + +One day Sam saw his friends. They were playing and laughing. Sam wanted to join in, but he didn't know what to do. Then one of his friends said, "Let's play a game with Sam's trophy!" + +The other friends all said yes and agreed to the game. They each took turns making harmless jokes until they were all giggling and laughing. Finally it was time to pick a winner. They all chose Sam because he had the trophy. + +"Yay!" Sam said. He was so excited and proud of his trophy. From then on, anytime he and his friends got together, they would play their funny game and Sam would be sure to show off his trophy. +Once there was a little girl named Tara. She was so happy because she had a very special day. She was going to go to the park and play with her friends. She brought her special toy, a big, yellow sunflower. + +When Tara arrived at the park, she saw her friends smiling and playing with each other. She ran to join them and soon they were running around and pretending to be puppies, lions and tigers. They were having so much fun! + +"Let's talk like puppies," one of the boys said. + +Tara was so excited! She ran around with them, barking and running around like the puppies. + +After a while, they started to get tired. So, they all lay down in the grass and looked up at the sky. + +"The sky is so big and blue. And the sunflowers are so pretty and smell so sweet!" Tara said, feeling happy. + +The other kids smiled and agreed. They looked up at the big, yellow sunflower Tara had brought, and they all smiled. + +It was a special day, spent pretending to be puppies and smelling sweet sunflowers. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bunny named Claire. Claire loved to explore her world. One day, she came across a delicate flower. She wanted to fit it in her pocket but it was too big. She asked her friends, "Can we make this flower fit in my pocket?". + +Her friends said, "Yes! But we need something to help make it fit". Then, she remembered that she had a box. She put the box on the ground and said, "Can we try to fit the flower in the box?". + +Her friends nodded and agreed to help. They pushed and pulled until the flower fit perfectly inside the box. They all smiled in delight. Then, they noticed something inside the box. It was a shiny golden key! + +Claire was so excited and asked, "What can the key do?". Her friends all shook their heads. But then, they heard a bell chime at noon. She took the key and put it in the lock of a nearby door. The door opened and inside she saw a garden full of beautiful delicate flowers! + +Claire cheered and said, "Look! We made the flower fit so that I can now explore this amazing garden!". +John was playing with his toys in the living room. He liked to play with his plastic truck. He was pushing it around the floor. + +Suddenly, he saw something new by the window. It was a big, empty box. + +John went to take a closer look. He asked his mom, "What's in the box?" + +Mom said, "Nothing, it's empty". + +John looked inside the box. No toys. He asked, "Can I have it?" + +Mom said, "Yes, it's all yours." + +John was happy. He dragged the box around and even climbed inside. He was so proud of his new box. + +John collected lots of plastic toys and put them in the box. Now it was full and he couldn't see the bottom. + +John smiled. He loved playing with his new box and all of his toys. +Once there was a little girl named Grace. She was playing in her garden on a hot day. Suddenly, she noticed a funny screen in the corner of the garden. She was very curious and stepped closer to have a better look. + +Grace's dad noticed her and asked sternly, "Grace, what are you doing so close to the screen?" + +Grace answered, "I just wanted to see." + +"No, you must stay away," said dad seriously. "It's very dangerous!" + +Grace stepped away and watched as her dad touched the screen. Suddenly, the screen melted away! Grace gasped in surprise. + +"See Grace," said dad, "the hot sun can make things very serious. That's why you have to stay away from the things that can melt." + +Grace nodded her head and she was glad her dad was there to explain it to her. From that day onwards, Grace was very careful around anything that could melt in the sun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to look at shapes. She always looked for triangles in everything. One day, she saw a lovely triangle on a seat. She jumped onto the seat, excited to have found it. + +A friendly bird flew down and said, “Hello, little one! What is so special about this seat?†+ +The little girl proudly said, “I found a lovely triangle on this seat! Do you want to see it?†+ +The bird smiled and replied, “Yes, please show me!†+ +The little girl happily pointed out the triangle and said, “See! It's so pretty!†+ +The bird smiled and said, “That is lovely. Thank you for showing me!†+ +The little girl smiled and hopped off the seat. Even though it was just a triangle, it had made her so happy. She looked around at the other shapes in the world and felt very lucky to have found a lovely triangle on the seat. +Once upon a time, there was a furry witch. She had a special magic printer that could print anything she wanted. One day, she decided to print some delicious food. + +The witch opened the printer and put some paper in it. She then spoke a few magical words and pressed a button. Instantly, a stack of cakes appeared! + +The witch then heard a knock at the door. She opened the door and saw two cute children outside. One of the children said, "Please can we have some cakes? We're so hungry." + +The witch smiled and gave the children each a cake. They said thank you and started munching away eagerly. The witch watched them happily, then waved goodbye and went inside to print some more cakes. +Once upon a time there was a kitten who loved to explore. She often went on all kinds of adventures to find new and exciting things. + +One day she ventured out and found something intriguing - a cushion! It was a beautiful cushion, with soft, colourful fur. + +The kitten was about to take the cushion for herself, when she saw a small, frightened mouse in the corner of the room. + +The poor mouse was scared and couldn't move from his spot. So the kitten decided to help him. She took the cushion and put it behind the mouse. + +The mouse said, "Thank you for helping me! The cushion is so soft and comfy. But why is it so fake?" + +The kitten replied, "This cushion isn't really a cushion. It's something even better - it's a hug!" + +The mouse was overjoyed and ran around in circles, snuggling into his new cushion. The kitten smiled and ran off to explore. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Anna. She was always ready for a new adventure. + +One day, Anna was very bored. She went outside and looked around. Suddenly, she saw something new! It was a big pile of glittery sparkles, and Anna knew she had to add it to her life. + +She scooped up a handful of sparkles and held them in her hands, squeezing them tightly. Suddenly, she felt a magical energy and heard a voice say “I am the Spirit of the Sparkles. What will you add with me?†+ +Anna thought for a moment and said, “I want to add some crazy fun to my life!†The spirit agreed, and a swirl of colours appeared near Anna. + +The spirit said “Go ahead and add the sparkles to the swirl and all your wildest dreams will come true!†Anna smiled and threw the sparkles into the swirl. Instantly, her life became full of fun and excitement. +Sammy was excited to go to the city today. He was with his Mommy and Daddy, and they were taking the subway. As the subway doors opened, Sammy stamped his foot and cheered. "Wow! This subway is so impressive," he said. Everyone laughed. + +Sammy and his family rode the subway to the city. They went up lots of stairs, then Mommy and Daddy lifted Sammy up onto the sidewalk. He looked up in the sky and gasped. "The buildings are so tall here!" he said. His parents smiled and agreed. + +The family went to a tall building. Once inside, they took the elevator up to the top. As they stepped out, they were amazed. The view was incredible. + +Mommy pointed to different landmarks in the city. "Look Sammy, you can see the whole city!" + +Sammy was in awe. He couldn't believe how much he could see. He felt so small compared to the city. He looked back at his parents and smiled. They smiled back, and said, "Let's go explore!" +One day, Ken and his mom went to the store to buy batteries. Ken was excited because he wanted to organize his toys. Ken’s mom asked him what he was doing. + +“I’m organizing my toys!†Ken said with a smile. + +Ken and his mom went back home and Ken quickly got to work. He carefully lined up the noisy cars and trains on the shelf and placed the quiet dolls and stuffed animals on the bed. He laid out all the balls, kites and marbles on the ground. + +Ken was very proud of his work. His mom asked him how it felt. + +“I did it! I organized my toys,†Ken said. + +Ken’s mom was so impressed that she bought him a new pack of batteries to power up his toys. Ken could not believe his luck, and he hugged his mom. + +“Thank you, mom!†He said. + +The new batteries made Ken’s toys even more lively and noisy. Ken laughed and cheered with joy. + +He enjoyed organizing his toys and playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to go outside and play every nice day. + +One day Sarah decided to go for a walk. She walked and she walked until she reached a dry meadow. In the meadow was a large tree. + +Sarah said, “I'm gonna climb the tree!†and she did. + +When she reached the top of the tree, she looked around and saw something very special. It was a bird's nest with a baby bird in it! + +Sarah said, “My new friend, I will raise you and tell you lots of stories!†+ +The baby bird chirped in response and Sarah knew they were going to be best friends. She gently put her finger in the nest and the baby bird flew onto it.Sarah then carefully got down from the tree and started walking back home with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Laura. Laura had long and shiny hair. One day, her mommy offered her a special surprise. Laura was so excited! + +Mommy said, “Hold out your hand, and close your eyes.†Laura did as she was told and kept them closed until Mommy said, “You can open them now.†+ +When Laura opened her eyes, she saw a bottle in her hand. The bottle was pink and full of bubbles. “What is it?†Laura asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, “It’s shampoo for your hair! It smells like flowers.†+ +Laura liked the smell. She was about to try the shampoo, but then a nosy little cat jumped in. The cat started to chase the bubbles around the room. + +Mommy laughed and said, “This shampoo is special. It’s just for you.†Then she hugged Laura and offered her a story before bedtime. + +Laura was so happy that Mommy had offered her the special surprise. With her new shampoo, her shiny hair smelled as sweet as flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Janie. Janie was very curious, and one day, she decided to explore the world around her. + +Janie ran across the grass and up to the house. When she got there, she stopped and looked around. She noticed the roof of the house was very tall. + +"I wonder what's up there?" Janie said to herself. She had to find out. + +So Janie began to run up the side of the house. She ran and ran until she reached the very top of the roof. Janie looked around at the view and it was amazing! The sky was so blue and the trees and grass looked so green. + +Janie smiled and shouted, "This is great!" + +Suddenly, Janie heard her mom calling her down. She looked over the edge of the roof and saw her mom standing in the grass. + +"I'm so proud of you, Janie! Now it's time to come down now," her mom shouted. + +Janie laughed and nodded. Then she ran down the side of the house, back to the grass. Even though she was only three years old, Janie learned that day that being curious can take you to interesting places. +Once upon a time there was a nice gentle bunny who lived underground. He was always very polite and liked to behave. + +One day the bunny was playing in his underground home when he heard a loud noise. He hopped over to check it out. + +"Who are you?" shouted the bunny. + +A tiny mouse was standing on the other side of the tunnel. She was shaking and seemed very scared. + +"My name is Faith. I'm sorry for being here," she said. + +The bunny smiled and said, "Don't worry Faith. You can stay here as long as you like as long as you behave." + +The mouse smiled and thanked the kind bunny. She did behave and the two of them became good friends. They lived happily together underground for many years afterwards. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Tim. Joe was a little bunny and Tim was a big bear. Every day, they would act silly together, have fun and tell each other stories. + +One day, Joe and Tim went for a walk in the woods together. Soon, they found a mailbox! Joe was excited and told Tim, "This must be important because it has a red flag!" + +Tim agreed and said, "Let's open it to see what's inside. Maybe it's a surprise!" So, Joe and Tim opened the mailbox. Inside was a letter! Joe said, "I wonder who it's from." + +Tim took the letter carefully and said, "Let's act like important detectives and find out who sent it." After a few minutes of investigating, they found that it was from Joe's grandma! She sent them a big surprise and Joe was so happy. + +Joe and Tim celebrated by running around, laughing, and telling stories. They had a lot of fun that day, and they shared many special memories together. +Once there was a porchy. It was big and wide. But someone had been very rude and broken it. + +One day, mama said it was time to repair the porch. Daddy took his tools and started to put the porch back together. He worked for a long time. + +When he was finished, Mama said "Thank you". Daddy smiled and said, "That's okay. It was my pleasure." + +The porch was back together and the family was happy. They all gathered on the porch to celebrate. They were excited to be enjoying the new porch. + +Mama said, "We can all be happy, because Daddy was so nice to repair our porch". Daddy said, "Maybe next time someone won't be so rude and break it again!". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. One evening, Lucy was impatient and wanted to go outside and play. + +"Mummy, I want to go out and play now," Lucy said. + +Her mummy told her, "Not yet Lucy, it's too dark outside. Let's wait until tomorrow when it's light outside." + +But Lucy was not happy and said, "But it's not fair! I want to go out now!" + +Lucy's mummy smiled and said, "I know, but it will have to be tomorrow. We can make tomorrow morning special and have a picnic in the park. How does that sound?" + +Lucy was excited. She smiled widely and said,"Yes! That sounds great. Can we go soon? Please?" + +Her mummy laughed and said, "Yes, of course. We can go in the morning." + +Lucy was very happy and smiled all evening, knowing that a special picnic was coming. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful Princess. Everyday she would kneel in the garden and talk to the birds and the bees. + +One day, a man from a far away kingdom saw the Princess kneeling in the garden. He slowly walked up to her and said, "What are you doing, my Princess?" + +The Princess looked up and smiled. She replied, " I am talking to the creatures in the garden, it's so comfortable!" + +The man smiled, he thought the Princess was so kind and gentle. He dropped down on his knees and knelt beside her. He said, "Your Majesty, shall I join you?" + +The Princess laughed and said, "Yes, of course you can! These creatures need to hear your voice too." + +So the man knelt with the Princess and they both talked to the birds and the bees. They stayed until it was dark and then the Princess said, " It is time to go back home now." + +The man said goodbye to the Princess and watched as she skipped back to the castle. He knew he would never forget the beautiful Princess who knelt in the garden. +Mummy and Daddy were really excited. They had a big surprise for Baby. + +They took Baby to a room with lots of strange objects. + +Mummy explained, “This is a microphone. It’s very special.†+ +Then Daddy said, “Let’s try it out. Say something, Baby!†+ +Baby smiled and said, “I’m a big fat cat!†+ +Everyone laughed and Mummy said, “We can use the microphone for lots of fun things, like singing!†+ +They all sang together. After singing, Mummy said, “Let’s do something else!†+ +Baby said, “Let’s play with the microphone again!†+ +It was a great day and they all had a lot of fun with the microphone. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack liked to play games. One day, Jack's mom gave him a game to play. It was a special game where Jack had to fix things. Jack was so excited to play! + +Jack looked at the game and he saw that he had to make the pieces fit. Jack tried hard but he couldn't figure it out. He was getting frustrated until his mom came over. She said, "It's okay Jack, let me help you." + +Jack's mom showed him how to fit the pieces together. Soon, Jack had the pieces fixed and he was so happy! He said to his mom, "The game was easy to fix. I got a high score!" + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you Jack. You're a smart boy!" + +Jack was proud of himself too. He was happy that he could fix the game and get a high score! +Once upon a time there was a big family. They all loved music, so they promised to go out and play music together every day. + +One day, the family went to a big park with an enormous hill. They were so excited to play their music! + +The wind was blowing softly, and the tunes coming from their instruments made everyone smile. + +Suddenly, Daddy stopped playing his guitar and said "Let's go and explore the top of the hill". Everyone was smiling and agreed. + +Mum said "I promise we can have some fun dancing at the top of the hill before we come back". + +Everyone cheered, and the little brother in the family said "Yay! Dancing and music!" + +So off they all went, up the enormous hill. As they reached the top, the family saw a most beautiful sight. The sun was setting and painted the sky with the most delightful colors. + +The family danced and sang along, making sure their promise was kept. They all felt happy and content, and had so much fun! All the while the music kept playing, the colors kept changing and the promising of new, wonderful experiences was all around them. + +The family stayed there until the sun went down and it was time to head back home, with great memories of their musical adventure on the enormous hill. They were all very happy and promised to do it again soon. +once upon a time there was a little girl named Taylor. Taylor had a lot of toys, but her favorites were her matching game. She liked to play with it all the time. + +One day Taylor and her mom went to the store. At the store Taylor saw something special - a box of stamps. All the stamps were different, but they all matched each other. Taylor was so excited! + +Taylor asked her mom, “Can I have one of these stamps?†+ +Her mom replied, “Yes, you can have one stamp. But you have to be careful with it.†+ +Taylor thanked her mom, and carefully chose the perfect stamp. She put it in her pocket, and they went home. + +When they got home, Taylor had so much fun playing with her stamps. She matched them with different colors and sizes and made some really cool designs and shapes. Taylor was so happy! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a thin princess who was very sad. She was sad because she had no fun things to do. One night, the Princess had a great idea. She went to the castle workshop to ask the builder for help. + +"Builder, can you help me?" the Princess asked. + +"Of course," said the builder, "What do you need?" + +"I would like a spinning toy," said the Princess. + +The builder thought and thought. Then, he smiled. "I can make a spinning toy for you," he said. +The next day, the builder gave the Princess a beautiful, luxury toy. It was very thin and it could spin! + +The Princess was so happy. She spun and spun and laughed and laughed! From then on, she was never sad again. +The sun was shining in the sky and it was a beautiful day. It was a great day to go to the museum. + +Jack and his mommy walked happily to the museum. Jack couldn't wait to see all the things the museum had to offer. + +When they arrived, a museum worker said, "Welcome! I need a little help if that's okay with you." Jack's mommy smiled and said, "Of course, what do you need?" + +The museum worker said, "Can you help this lazy robot fix itself? We want to put it back on display as soon as possible." + +Jack and his mommy agreed to help. They were both honest and did a great job repairing the robot. The museum worker thanked them for their help and said, "That's excellent work! You really saved the day!" + +Jack was so proud. With a big smile he said, "I love helping the museum!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Tilly. She wanted to gain new knowledge and so she decided to study. She opened her closet door and was excited about what she would find. + +Inside was a pile of books and some paper and pen. Tilly took them all out and spread them around the room. She was so happy and eager that she could hardly wait to learn something new. + +Suddenly, her mother entered the room and saw all the mess. She was very upset and told Tilly that she was not allowed to study in this way. Tilly tried to explain to her mother that she was studying, but her mother was still not happy. + +Tilly was very upset. She quickly cleaned up the mess and put the books back in the closet. Then she went to her bedroom and sat there, feeling sad. + +But then, right at the moment when she thought it was all hopeless, she remembered that it was possible to study in many other ways. She smiled and decided never to give up again. +Mommy was looking at the sky with her binoculars. Little Mikey wanted to have a look too. + +"Mommy, what are you looking at?" he asked. + +"Mikey, I'm looking for the moon," she explained. + +Mikey squinted, but he couldn't see it. Mommy pointed her finger up and showed Mikey an arrow. + +"There, follow the arrow and you'll see the moon soon," she said. + +Little Mikey followed the arrow and sure enough, he could spot the moon. + +"Wow!" Mikey said with a smile. "It's so big!" + +Mommy nodded. "Yes, it is," she said. "Always be honest about what you see, just like you were just now." + +Mikey nodded. He wanted to be an honest boy. +One day, Mommy and Martha went to the store. Mommy wanted to buy a special gift for Martha. + +Martha looked around the store and saw a beautiful modern pattern. She liked it very much! + +Mommy smiled and said “Do you like it? Let’s get it for you†+ +Martha was so happy! She smiled and hugged Mommy tight and said “Thank you, Mommy†+ +Mommy laughed and said “Let’s go home and you can squeeze your special gift†+ +Martha couldn’t wait! She carefully held the modern pattern in her hands and ran home. + +When they got home, Martha hugged her special gift tight and said “Thank you again, Mommy. I will keep it forever†+ +Mommy smiled and said â���œI love you, Martha.†+One day, a mummy and a daddy were playing with their baby in the warm weather. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Mummy asked the baby, “Do you want to go and play near the fire?†The baby was very excited and so they all went together. + +When they arrived, mummy started a fire in the fireplace and the baby watched with big eyes. Mummy said, “The fire will keep us warm and toasty.†The baby was happy and clapped his hands. + +The fire was burning brightly and the baby wanted to get close. Mummy said, “No, no, you must stay here. The fire is hot and could hurt you.†The baby stepped back, but he stayed close enough to feel the warmth. + +The baby watched the fire and said, “The fire is so pretty.†Mummy said, “Yes, it looks very nice. Let’s keep our distance and enjoy the mild weather.†The baby and the mummy smiled, happy to be outside in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play. One day she thought how much fun it would be to swing on the swing. She skipped over to the swing set and hopped on. As the swing moved back and fourth she was so happy and had a big smile. + +Suddenly her fun was disturbed by a shout from across the park. She stopped swinging and saw a grumpy man coming her way. He said, "This is a perfect swing set and you're going to break it!" The girl was scared and didn't know how to respond. She just looked at him with big eyes. + +The grumpy man saw that the girl was frightened and his face softened. He said, "Let me tell you a secret. Swings are made to be used, so don't be afraid to play. As long as you don't swing too hard, it's perfectly alright to enjoy the swing". + +The girl smiled and hopped back on the swing. As she moved back and forth the man watched her with a happy smile. She stayed on the swing the rest of the day and had the best time ever. +Malia was very brave. She lived in a big, tall tree. One day, an eagle flew down with a dangerous dove in its claws. Malia ran to the eagle and said, "Let the dove go!" The eagle said, "No way! I'm gonna win this battle." + +Malia was very determined. She didn't give up. She took a deep breath and said, "Please eagle, let go of the dove. It's not safe for it here!" The eagle thought for a bit and then said, "Alright Malia, you win. I'll let it go." + +The eagle opened his claws and the dove flew away. Malia was very happy and she clapped her hands. The eagle said, "Remember, Malia. Be brave and never give up!" Malia smiled and waved goodbye. She learned that she could win if she was brave. +One day, Mary saw a bird soaring through the sky. She wanted to go up too and be like the bird. She found a diary in her room and thought of an idea. + +The next day, Mary went to the park with her mom and dad. In the park, Mary had her diary and opened it up. She imagined that she could fly and that the diary was her wings. She closed her eyes and started to soar like a bird! + +Mary's mom and dad watched in amazement as Mary flew through the clear blue sky. + +"Mary, how are you doing this?" asked her mom with a smile. + +Mary giggled and said, "I'm soaring with the birds! I'm free!" + +Mary and her family enjoyed the rest of the day with Mary soaring above them. It was the best day ever! +There was a boy who loved to hang out by the fireplace. He would sit in his comfy chair and watch the flames dance. Every day he would sigh with so much joy, the warmth of the fireplace wrapped around him like a hug. + +One day, he noticed a spark. Before he knew it, the spark had turned into a full flame. He was so excited and thoughtful – what should he do? + +Suddenly, his Mom called from the kitchen. “Come here and help me make dinner.†The boy sighed once more as he reluctantly got up from his comfy chair. His time at the fireplace was over for now. + +When he got to the kitchen, his Mom smiled at him. “You are so thoughtful, thank you for helping.†He smiled back and the two got to work together. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved playing outside. + +One day, while Joe was running across the back yard, he found a pastel rock. He was so excited that he picked it up and hurried to show it to his mom. + +"Mom, mom, look what I found!" he shouted. + +"That's wonderful," his mom said, smiling. "Why don't you put it in your pocket for later?" + +"No, I want to keep it outside," Joe said. He put the pastel rock in an open spot in the garden. + +Joe's mom looked at him with honest eyes and said, "I know you don't like to put things away, but can you make sure to water the garden? I don't want the plants to get too dry." + +Joe nodded and grabbed the watering can. But he didn't like watering the garden. He hated it. He thought it was boring. But he remembered that it was important and made sure to water the plants every day. + +The pastel rock was a reminder to do the things he didn't like. He knew he had to be honest and take care of the garden, so he did it without complaining. +One day, a little girl called Lucy wanted to know what was under her bed. She asked her mum, who replied, "Why don't you have a look?" + +Lucy looked under the bed. She found a modern toy car and shouted, "Mum, come here and see!" + +Mum came over and smiled. She said, "That's a modern toy car, Lucy. How does it look?" + +Lucy looked at the car and said, "It looks beautiful. I know it will be my favourite toy." + +Mum smiled again and said, "Well, you should be happy you know what was under your bed now." + +Lucy smiled, too. She was so happy. She had found a modern toy car! +Teddy was a brave little bear who loved to march around the forest. He was very impatient and wanted to go on a big adventure. + +One day, he grabbed his stick and began to march away. As he walked, he hummed a cheerful tune. + +Suddenly, he spotted something ahead of him. It was a butterfly! Teddy stopped in his tracks and called out, "Hello butterfly!" + +The butterfly fluttered close to his face. "Hello! Where are you marching to?" it asked. + +"I'm marching to find an adventure!" Teddy said excitedly. + +The butterfly flew away, and Teddy began to march again. He saw things he had never seen before and met animals with stories to tell. He waved to the birds, hopped around with the bunny, and made friends with the squirrel. Before long, Teddy's march turned into an amazing adventure. + +He marched back home that night, tired but happy. He knew that if he was ever impatient again, he could just march away on a new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a meadow. Every day, the sun shone brightly in the sky and made the meadow glow. The birds perched on the top of the big tree and sang their happy songs. + +One afternoon, dark clouds began to pass by and it started to rain. The birds flew down from the tree and hid under the nearby bushes. + +Then, a small rabbit hopped into the meadow. The rabbit hopped around, looking for a place to stay dry. + +Suddenly, it stopped beside the big tree and asked, "Can I pass the rain under your branches?" + +The tree glanced up at the sky and replied, "Of course you can. Have a nice nap." + +The rabbit hopped underneath the branches and soon fell asleep. When the rain stopped, the rabbit hopped away, safe and warm. + +The birds flew back to the top of the tree and continued to sing their happy songs. And the big tree looked proudly down at the meadow, happy to have made a new friend. +Jack was a little boy who loved to play in the snow. He wore his warmest coat and his favorite hat every day. + +One day, he decided to explore the woods. He was careful as he walked, poking at little twigs and jumping over logs. + +Suddenly, his foot caught in a branch, and his jacket got stuck. He tried to free himself, but he couldn't. He started to feel scared. + +But then, he realized that his dad was nearby. He shouted out to him, and his dad came to rescue him. His dad said, "I am so proud of you Jack! You were so careful in the woods!" Jack smiled. + +Jack was very proud to be rescued by his dad. As they went home, Jack knew to always be careful in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who loved to read books. He had read almost every book in town and was looking for something new. + +One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a very old, faded novel on the ground. He picked it up, opened it, and discovered that it was a very special book. He had never seen one like it before. + +He immediately took it home and started to read it. As he read, he was amazed by the stories inside. The man loved the novel so much that he read it over and over again. + +One day, he realized that he had to return the book to the place he had found it. He was so sad to say goodbye to the novel, but he knew that the right thing to do was to return it to its rightful owner. + +So he packed up the novel and made his way back out to the street. As he was walking back he spotted a little girl playing on the steps. + +He smiled, walked up to her and asked, "Little girl, did you happen to lose this novel?" + +The little girl smiled, reached out and said, "Yes! I lost it yesterday. Thank you for finding it and bringing it back to me!" +There was a girl who was feeling very lonely. She had no one to talk to and no one was around to play with. She had a big meeting coming up and she felt so scared. + +She decided she needed some advice. So, she went to the park to find a friend. On the way there, she saw a big tree. She stopped in front of the tree and talked to it. She said, "I am so scared. I have an important meeting and I don't know what to do". + +The tree made a noise. It said, "Don't worry, little girl. I can help you. Mention your fears to the people at the meeting. Then you won't be so scared". + +The girl thanked the tree and then ran to her meeting. When the girl was at the meeting, she felt a bit better. She mentioned her fears and the people at the meeting reassured her. + +After the meeting, the girl thanked the tree again. She said, "Thanks for your advice. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you". + +The tree said nothing, but the girl knew it understood. From that day on, the girl never felt lonely again. +One day, Billy was walking in the park when he spotted something shining in the sun. He blinked, excited to see what it was. When he looked again, he saw it was a colorful patch with the letters "B" in the middle. + +"Mommy, what is it?" he asked. + +His mother laughed and said, "That's a patch, sweetie. It's very special, so why don't you keep it?" + +Billy smiled and hugged the patch close. He looked at all its colors--green, blue and red--and blinked in wonder. + +He thanked his mother for the gift and said, "I'm never going to lose this patch, mommy. I'm going to keep it forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bear. He was looking for something special, so he started to explore. One day, he found a card. It was colorful and sparkled in the sun. It was so special that he just had to have it. + +The bear sneaked up quietly and tried to steal the card. Just then, a little bunny hopped out from behind a tree and said, "That's my card; you can't take it!" + +The bear frowned and growled, "Oh, yes I can!" He started to reach out and take the card, but the bunny hopped up faster. He said, "You stole it once, you can't again!" + +The bear frowned and backed away; he couldn't believe it. The little bunny had been too smart and too powerful for the bear. He knew there was nothing that he could do, so he slowly walked away. + +The little bunny smiled with satisfaction. He knew he had been powerful enough to stop the bear from stealing his special card. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He had a very special day ahead of him. He was excited to start, but he didn't know what he was going to do. + +John went outside and saw a big tree. He decided to climb it. As he started to climb, it got more and more difficult. After a few minutes, he finally reached the top. He looked down and he could see all of his neighbours. + +Then he spotted his mom outside and she said, “Look what I’ve got, John!†She was holding a big pastry. John smiled and shouted, “Yummy!†+ +John slid down the tree, grabbed the pastry from his mom, and started to eat. It was delicious! + +John's mom giggled and said, “That was a difficult climb, wasn’t it?†+ +John nodded his head and said, “Yes it was! But it was worth it for this sweet pastry!†+Once there was a little girl named Mary. She had a book that she loved to play with. Every day she would take it out of her box and read it. + +One day, Mary went to the park with her mum. While there, she saw two pretty birds sitting in a tree. She watched them for a while and eventually they flew down to the ground. + +"Look mum!" cried Mary excitedly, "they must be getting married!" + +Her mum smiled, "Yes, their beaks look like they're touching so perhaps they are!" + +Mary laughed and held out her book. The two birds walked closer to the book and started to peck on it. Then, the bird on the left sung a spicy song and the bird on the right danced. + +Soon, Mary and her mum were clapping and cheering. Mary was so happy. + +The birds flew away but Mary still had her book. She'd never forget that special moment. +One day, Lucy and her mommy were walking through the park. Lucy was very excited and smelled lots of yummy things like the flowers and the grass. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw something very shiny. She raced over to it and saw that it was an open perfume bottle. Lucy picked up the bottle and asked her mommy: "Can I spray some of this perfume?" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes dear, but be careful because the perfume smells very heavy" + +Lucy opened the cap and sprayed some perfume into the air. It smelled sweet and sparkly. Lucy twirled around in the middle of the pretty scent. + +Mommy thanked Lucy for being so careful and said: "Let us put the cap back on the perfume so that other children can smell it too." + +So, Lucy put the cap back on the bottle and the two of them walked away, both smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant that lived happily in a nearby garden. She was always anxious to find food, so every day she went off to explore and look for something to feed on. + +This particular day, she stumbled upon an apple that had fallen off of a nearby tree, and she was instantly drawn to it. She slowly crawled up to the apple and started to feed on it hungrily. + +Suddenly, a friendly caterpillar appeared and said, "Hello friend! What are you feeding on?" The little ant was quite surprised, since she was all alone, but replied, "I'm feeding on an apple I found here! Would you like some?" + +The caterpillar smiled and said, "I'd love some! Apple is my favourite food." And so the two of them ate and talked until all the apple was gone. + +Afterwards, the little ant thanked the caterpillar for the wonderful meal and said goodbye. The caterpillar then scurried off, happy and full. + +The little ant waved goodbye, feeling much less anxious after such a delicious meal. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to play and explore. One day Jane was walking through her backyard when she found a laser. She was so excited and picked it up. + +"Oh, wow!" Jane said, as she shone the laser into the sky. + +Suddenly, a big pale ghost appeared. The ghost said "Boo!" and then started laughing. + +Jane was so frightened that she wanted to run and hide. But then the ghost said "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you. Can you help me? I need you to wipe away the clouds in the sky." + +Jane was a bit hesitant, but she knew she had to help the ghost. With a deep breath, she took the laser, pointed it towards the sky, and started to wipe away the clouds. + +The ghost smiled and thanked Jane. Suddenly, the sky cleared into a bright blue, and Jane smiled. The ghost waved goodbye and disappeared. + +Jane was happy to have helped the ghost, and was proud of how brave she was. +Once upon a time there was a pink bunny. The bunny loved to hop around in the flowery field. One day, the bunny stopped hopping and started to worry. "What is wrong?" said a kindly rabbit nearby. +The bunny sighed. "I cannot find my way home", said the bunny. +The kind rabbit smiled. "Do not worry. Just follow me and then you will be home soon". But the bunny shook her head. "No, I have quit hopping. I am not going anywhere". +The kind rabbit thought for a bit. Then he said, "If you do not quit worrying, you will stay here forever. So why not hop on with me?". +The pink bunny nodded. She hopping along with the kind rabbit and soon they were back in the flowery field. The bunny jumped with joy. She had not quit and now she was home! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Beth. Beth loved to play on the slide in the park. Every day she would go to the park and slide down the big yellow slide. She felt so happy when she was gliding down the slide. + +One day, Beth saw Tommy in the park. Tommy was playing on the slide. He was kicking a ball and laughing as it went down the slide. Beth felt a little bit jealous. She wanted to kick the ball too. + +So Beth ran over to Tommy and said: "Can I play too? Please!" Tommy was happy to share his ball and they began to kick it. They laughed and had lots of fun! + +They played together until it was time to go home. Beth said goodbye to Tommy and gave him a big hug. She smiled all the way home, feeling very happy and not jealous anymore. +Once there was a bunny named Sandy. She was so happy and loved to dance in the woods. One day, the bunny went exploring the woods. As she went deeper and deeper, she found a hidden clearing. She saw something shining in the middle! + +Sandy couldn't believe her eyes. It was a shiny blue egg! She wanted to poke it to see what it was. With her paw, she gently poked it. "Bloop!", out came a voice! + +"Hello Sandy, there is something special inside me. Would you like to join me in a dance?" Sandy was so excited. She nodded her head and started to dance with the egg! + +They twirled and hopped around the clearing for what felt like a lifetime. Sandy had never been so happy! When the dance was over, the egg said good-bye and flew away into the sky. Sandy waved and ran back home, feeling so full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a nice owner. He had two cats who thought the world of him. They spent all day together in their cozy little home. + +One day, something amazing happened. Another cat showed up at the doorstep. This cat was very tiny and helpless. + +The two cats were curious and wanted to help. They instantly united and welcomed the little one in. The owner was so pleased by their kindness that he smiled. + +The owner looked serious. He said to the cats, "As long as we stay together, nothing can break us apart." + +The cats nodded and continued to play with the new addition to their family. They stayed united and were always there to help each other. From then on, they were a happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was so excited to go outside and play. As she went outside, she was amazed by the big sky. She looked up and said "Wow, the sky is so blue and so big". + +Then Lily saw her friends. She smiled, waved and ran to them. They laughed and started to play hide and seek. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She stopped and asked her friends, "What was that noise?" + +One of her friends answered, "That was a careless driver. They didn't mention that there were kids playing here". + +Lily's friends were angry and started shouting. They went to find the driver and tell them off for being careless. + +Lily watched them go, happy that she and her friends were unharmed. She smiled and looked up at the sky, grateful for the blue sky above. +The little bear was playing in the garden. It was a sunny day and there was much to explore. Suddenly, the bear saw a thick bush. He wanted to see what was behind it, so he started to pull it. He heard a tearing sound, and realized he had destroyed some of the bush's leaves. + +The bear felt bad, so he tried to fix it. He grabbed the torn leaves and placed them back where they belonged. + +He heard a voice. It came from a rabbit who was hiding in the garden. + +"'What are you doing?' the rabbit asked. + +'I'm sorry,' the bear replied. 'I didn't mean to tear the leaves.' + +'It's ok. Accidents happen,' said the rabbit. 'Now why don't you explore the rest of the garden? I'm sure you'll find something fun to do.' + +So the bear thanked the rabbit and wandered off, looking for new and exciting things to explore. Soon, he forgot all about the bush and the thick leaves he had torn. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl who loved to explore. One day, she stumbled across a funny looking microscope. She knew it was special, so she picked it up and held it close. + +She peered into the microscope and gasped! Inside, she could see tiny creatures trembling with fear as they tried to hide from her. She had never seen anything so amazing before. + +The girl's eyes lit up. She wanted to stay and watch the creatures forever. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind. "What's the matter? Why are you trembling?" + +Startled, the girl turned around to see a wise old wizard smiling warmly at her. He understood her awe and surprise and reassured her. + +"It's all right," he said. "There is always something special to discover when we look into the world of the small. Keep exploring, clumsy one. You never know what you might find." + +The girl smiled and thanked the wizard. She put the microscope carefully back where she found it, then went off happily on her next adventure. +One morning, Mum woke up early as usual. She knew that it would be a busy day. She shouted up the stairs, "Bobby, it's time to get up!" Bobby was three years old and he liked to help his Mum. He jumped out of bed, ran to his wardrobe and put on a tidy shirt. Then he ran down the stairs and into the kitchen. + +Mum had already started to make breakfast. She gave Bobby a bowl of cereal and said, "Come and help me make jam for our toast." Bobby smiled and said, "Yeah!" + +Bobby helped Mum by stirring the pot of berry jam on the stove. He made sure to stir it really slowly so the jam wouldn't burn. Soon it was ready. Mum and Bobby spread the jam on their toast, and it tasted delicious. + +Mum smiled at Bobby and said, "Thank you for helping me today. It made the morning much easier." Bobby smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Mum. I like to help." +One day, Grandma came over to visit. "What can I bring you?" She asked with a smile. + +Mom said, "We need a thick stair, Grandma. Can you bring us one?" + +Grandma nodded and said, "I sure can! I'm going to the store right now." + +Mommy and I watched as Grandma walked away. We both wanted to help her, so we followed her to the store. + +At the store, Grandma found exactly what we needed - a thick stair! She loaded it onto the cart, and we all went back home. + +We helped Grandma carry the stair inside the house, and Mom thanked Grandma for bringing it. Grandma smiled, proud of how we all worked together. + +We all hugged, and then Mom and I played together with the new stair. We had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. Every day, he would go to work and back home again. + +One day, the man wanted to quit his job. He thought it would be fun. + +So he said, “I want to quit my job. I don’t like it anymore." + +But his friend said, “Wait a minute! You must think carefully. You will lose all the money you earn.†+ +The man thought and thought, and finally he decided to wait. He did not quit his job. + +And so he stayed, and worked hard. He became even wealthier. + +The end. +Little Billy was out at the park with his mom one day. He looked all around and saw a tree with shiny green leaves. He jumped up and down and shouted, "Mommy! Can I pick one?" +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful." +Billy stepped closer and carefully reached up to lift the leaves. Behind one leaf he found a big yummy piece of chocolate! He turned to his mom and shouted, "Look mommy, I found chocolate!" +His mom smiled and said, "That looks very yummy. You can have it for a snack." +Billy was so excited he couldn't wait to take a bite. He lifted the piece of chocolate and took a big bite. It was so delicious! He smiled happily and said to his mom, "Thank you mommy, it tastes so yummy!" +Once there was a bunny named Mo. She lived in a beautiful garden in the east. Every morning, Mo wanted to find something fun to do. + +One morning, Mo came across something very interesting. It was a silver box that glimmered in the sun. On each side of the box was a strange pattern. In the middle of each pattern were two circles that were exactly the same! + +Mo hopped up to the box and called out, "Hey, what's in this box?" + +Suddenly, a voice answered, "It's full of surprises for you, Mo! See if you can match the circles on the left and the right by finding their patterns." + +Mo studied the patterns carefully then beamed. She matched the circles together and opened the box. Inside, she found a wonderful secret no one had ever seen. + +Mo was so excited. She had solved an unknown mystery in the east! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had no clothes to wear so he was very sad. +One day, Tom went to the market with his mom. She said to him, “Look Tom! Here you can find something to wear!†+Tom was very excited. He rushed to the market and started looking around. +Suddenly, he saw a nice coat with a thick skin. It felt so soft to the touch. He took it off the shelf and said to his mom, “I want this!†+ +His mom was a little impatient, but she was also happy for Tom. She said, “I’m glad you found something to wear. Let’s go to the checkout and pay for it.†+ +Tom was so excited that he put on the coat right away. His mom smiled and said, “You look very handsome in your new coat.†+Tom smiled and thanked his mom. He was so happy to finally have something to wear. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent monkey named Max who lived in a tree. + +One day, Max saw a branch sticking out from his tree and he decided to climb it. He got to the very top and sat down with a smile. + +Suddenly, some birds flew by and shouted out at Max. "Hey! This branch is ours! Get off of it!" Max was surprised but he stayed calm. He said, "No, I won't leave. This branch is mine too." + +The birds were angry and demanded Max to leave. But Max shook his head and said, "No. I'm staying here." + +The birds thought Max was being very brave and realized he was intelligent too. In the end, the birds flew away and Max stayed in his branch. He remained there happily and smiled. +One day, Stacy's mum showed her a box of clay. Stacy was very excited! She opened the box and saw all the colors of the clay and knew that she wanted to make something special. + +Mum said, "Why don't you make something to show Daddy when he comes home from work? He will be so proud of your work!" + +Stacy happily got to work and made a small, humble clay bowl. She couldn't wait to show it to Daddy when he got home. + +When Daddy arrived home, Stacy ran to him and proudly showed off her clay bowl! He was so impressed with Stacy's clay bowl that he was almost speechless. He said, "Stacy, your work is amazing! I'm so proud of you!" + +Stacy was happy. She felt so proud and humble in that moment. She knew that she had done a great job! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play with her friends at the river. One day, everyone wanted to go fishing. + +Lucy was very excited and she grabbed her rod. Then, she asked her mum “Can I go fishing too?†+ +Mum nodded. She said, “Yes, but you have to stay close.†+ +So, Lucy went to the river and started fishing. She was very happy. Soon, Lucy pulled out a fish! It was bright and shiny. She recognized it straight away. + +“Look! I caught a fish!†Lucy shouted, excitedly. + +But suddenly, the fish wiggled and wriggled. It made Lucy feel uncomfortable. She knew that it was time to let the fish go. + +Lucy said goodbye to the fish and returned to the beach where her mum was waiting. + +Mum smiled and said, “You did a good job.†+ +Lucy smiled back. She felt really proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle called Tom. Tom was a compassionate beetle who liked to do nice things. One day, Tom was marching around outside. As he marched he saw a butterfly struggling to get out of a pond. Tom was very kind and offered to help. + +Tom marched over to the butterfly and said, "Hello there! I can help you get out. Would that be okay?" + +The butterfly replied, "Yes, please! That would be great." + +So Tom reached out and carefully lifted the butterfly out of the pond. The butterfly said, "Thank you so much! You are very compassionate." + +Tom smiled and said, "You are welcome! Now I must go, be safe!" + +And so Tom marched off, feeling glad that he had been able to help the butterfly. +Once upon a time there was a bear called Honey. Honey was very cute. Everyday, Honey went out to learn new things. + +One day, he met another bear called Molly. Molly was Honey's friend. + +Molly said to Honey, "Hi Honey! What have you learned today?" + +Honey smiled and said, "I learned about flowers. They are so pretty!" + +Molly said, "That's so cool! What else have you learned?" + +Honey said, "I also learned how to make honey. It's delicious!" + +Molly laughed and said, "You are such a clever bear!" + +Honey smiled and thanked her. After that, they went out to learn more things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very enthusiastic about life, and he loved trying new things with his friends. + +One day, Tom decided to try something even more special - he wanted to pinch his nose. He thought it would be fun! For weeks, he tried as hard as he could to do it, but he just couldn't seem to manage it. + +Finally, one sunny day, Tom got the courage to try again. He closed his eyes, stretched out his hands and grabbed his nose tightly. He felt something funny and when he opened his eyes, he was amazed to find that he had achieved success! He had finally pinched his nose. + +Tom shouted for joy and ran to his friends to tell them the good news. His friends were so happy for him that they clapped and cheered. + +"Way to go, Tom!" his friends said. "You did it! You're so enthusiastic and determined - success is never far away!" +Once upon a time there was a boy called Billy. He went to the park to play. + +When he got there he saw a big, empty box. He was curious and peered inside. There was a tooth inside! + +Billy felt excited so he picked it up. As he looked at it he could see it was shiny, like a pearl. + +Suddenly, across the park a little girl saw the tooth. She smiled and walked over. + +The girl said: "Is that for me?" + +Billy looked up and stared at the girl. He nodded, gave the tooth to her and said: "Yes." + +The girl smiled even bigger and said "Thank you!" + +Billy grinned, happy to make the girl happy. He watched her as she walked away, still smiling. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to be a fireman when she grew up. She asked her mom "What does a fireman do?" Her mom said "He tries to help people, and put out bad fires." The little girl was very excited and asked "Can I try to be a fireman too?" + +So one day the little girl dressed up as a fireman with a big hat and a big red coat. When she was ready she went outside and said, "I'm ready to try to help people and put out bad fires!" + +Just then an old man walking by laughed and said, “Now that’s a funny sight. A little girl like you trying to be a fireman? That’s never going to happen.†+ +The little girl gave him a brave smile. "Yes I can. I'm gonna try my very best!" + +The old man was so impressed he asked, "Do you want to come help me put out a bad fire right now?" The little girl was so excited she jumped up and down and said, "Yes!" + +So the little girl helped the old man put out the fire and she kept trying harder and harder every day. Before long, the little girl became a real fireman, and she was the best fireman in town! +Once there was a little girl who was very adventurous. Every day she wanted to go on a new adventure. One day she went exploring in her backyard. She saw a big crayon by a bush and wanted to see what it looked like up close. + +"Hello crayon!" she said to the crayon in a friendly voice. The crayon answered back, "Hi there! What adventures do you want to go on today?" + +The little girl was excited to talk to the crayon and told it, "I want to explore the world!" + +"That sounds like fun!" said the crayon. "Let's go!" + +So the two of them set off on their exciting adventure. They walked around the backyard, seeing new things and having fun along the way. Finally, it was time to head home, but the little girl knew she would always remember this special day. +There was once a little girl named Pauline. She was three years old and loved going to the park. + +One sunny day, she asked her mommy if she could go to the park. Mommy said yes, so Pauline got all dressed up and set off for the park. + +When she got there, she saw a rare cross. She'd never seen one before! She asked her mommy, "What is that, mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a cross. It's very rare." + +Pauline was fascinated! She wanted to touch it. So she asked her mommy, "Can I touch it?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, but be very gentle." + +Pauline touched the cross gently and said, "It's so beautiful!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is." + +And they both kept looking at the rare cross until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, he went outside to play in the sunshine. He saw a pretty butterfly fluttering around the garden. + +"Hi, butterfly!" said the little boy. "What are you doing?" + +The butterfly seemed to wink at him, so the little boy decided to follow it. + +The butterfly flew away and led the little boy to a big tree. There he saw a fake bird made of plastic, but it looked very real. + +The little boy said, "Wow, that is a silly bird! What's it doing here?" + +But the bird didn't answer. It only seemed to wink at the little boy. + +The little boy smiled and said, "I think you know a secret. But don't worry, I won't tell anybody!" + +The butterfly winked again and flew away. The little boy ran to tell his mum about the secret bird in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking through the park at night and it was very dark. Suddenly, she felt a bit tired. She couldn't help it and let out a big yawn. + +At that moment, a branch in the nearby tree started to creak. It was so loud and scary! + +The little girl stopped and looked up to the tree. She asked: "Who's there?" + +The branch kept creaking and then a voice came from the tree. It said: "Don't be scared, it's just me! I'm the owl who lives in this tree. I was just startled by your big yawn!" + +The little girl started to laugh. She said: "Thank you for not being scary!" + +The owl nodded and flew away. + +The little girl felt much better and continued on her way. She said goodnight to the owl with a friendly smile. +Once upon a time there were two best friends-an elephant and a zebra. Every day, the elephant and zebra would spend time together. On one particular day, the zebra came to the elephant with a very spicy lotion. + +“Want to try?†asked the zebra, holding up the lotion. + +“Sure,†replied the elephant. “Smells spicy!†+ +The elephant took a bit of the lotion and spread it all over his trunk. It tickled! The zebra smiled and did the same. The two friends spent the rest of the day splashing in the pond and playing in the meadow. + +The elephant and zebra continued to be best friends and spent lots of time together. Whenever they needed lotion, they would get the spicy one they liked so much. +"One morning, Susan woke up. She felt her soft bed and saw the sun shining in her window. She heard a chirp and saw a bird on her windowsill. + +She smiled and said to it, 'Hi bird!'. +Susan stood up and stepped out of bed. She felt the cold floor beneath her toes. It felt strange. She touched the wall with her fingers and felt it's smoothness. + +Next, Susan heard her Mom's voice. +"Susan, breakfast is ready. Come down to eat," said Mom. Susan smelled something delicious and skipped down the stairs. + +At the table was a bowl of cereal, steaming hot oatmeal and fruit salad. Mom asked, "What would you like to eat?". + +Susan was so excited to try all of the food. She pointed to the cereal and said with a laugh, "This looks delicious!" +Mom smiled and said "Yes it is!". + +The two of them enjoyed their breakfast together. Susan was so happy to be with her Mom. +There was once a troubled club by the sea. Every day, the sun beat too hard and the club members felt hot, bothered and cranky. + +They decided to find a way to cool down. + +“I have an idea,†said the club leader, “Let’s go to the ice cream shop! We can get ice cream and it will melt on our tongues, cooling us down!†+ +The members cheered and hurried off to the ice cream shop. As soon as they got there, they bought as much as they could and ate as fast as they could. + +Sure enough, it worked! As the ice cream melted on their tongues, the heat of the sun disappeared and the club members felt happy, shiny and cool. +One day, Jack was alone in the forest. +He saw something strange. +It was a rare puddle of water. +Jack was excited and decided to count it. + +He said, "One, two, three..." + +Suddenly, the puddle started to speak! + +The puddle said, "Hello! I'm a rare puddle and I need some help. Can you count me again please?" + +Jack was very surprised, but he was brave. He said, "Okay, I will count you. One, two, three..." + +The puddle said, "Thank you! That was very helpful. Good-bye, Jack." + +Then the puddle disappeared! + +Jack was amazed. He had helped a very rare puddle! He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a wise sunflower. She always liked to walk in the sunshine. + +One day the sunflower went for a walk through the forest. As she was walking, she heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw a little rabbit. + +The sunflower asked the rabbit, "Where are you going?" + +The rabbit answered, "I'm going on an adventure. Would you like to join me?" + +The sunflower thought it was a very wise thing to do. So she said yes. + +They hopped and walked together, hand in hand, down the path through the woods. The sunflower felt so happy she was walking with her new friend. + +They spent the whole day walking, and at the end of it they said goodbye. The sunflower said, "It was very nice to walk with you. I hope we can do it again soon." + +The rabbit smiled and agreed. Then they waved goodbye and went their separate ways. + +The wise sunflower was so proud she'd gone on an adventure, and she was even more proud that she'd made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a lady who was very busy. She had lots of work to do and so she decided to tie her hair up so it wouldn't get in her way. She walked down the street and met a little girl. + +"Hello," said the little girl. + +"Hello there, what is your name?" the lady asked. + +"My name is Mathilda," the little girl replied. + +The lady smiled and asked, "What are you doing Mathilda?" + +"I'm tying daisies together to make a necklace," Mathilda said. + +"That sounds like a lot of fun," the lady said. "Maybe I can help you. Would you like me to tie them together for you?" + +Mathilda smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +The lady carefully tied the daisies together and helped Mathilda to make her necklace. When she was done, Mathilda thanked her. The lady smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +Mathilda smiled back and said goodbye. The busy lady wished her a good day and went on her way. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. He was three years old and wanted to explore the world. But he didn't know how. So he asked his mom for help. + +"Mommy where can I go?" + +"Where would you like to go, sweetheart?" + +"I want to find a warm shape!" + +His mom smiled and said "let's go find a warm shape". + +They went into the backyard and Tim saw a big tree. It had a big round shape and it was warm. + +He touched the bark and said "Mommy, it's so warm. Can I sit on it?" + +"Sure, sweetheart," his mom said. + +Tim was so happy. He was ready to explore. He climbed the tree and climbed higher and higher until he finally had to stop. + +When he looked around, he saw that he had climbed up to the very top. Everything looked so small. But he was so excited; he felt like he could do anything. + +He stretched out his arms and yelled out, "I can yield!" + +His mom laughed and said, "That's right, sweetheart. You can yield to the world!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maddy. She was three years old. One day, Maddy's mom was making dinner in the kitchen. She had a mixer on the counter. Maddy wanted to play with the mixer but her mom said "No Maddy! That is not a toy." + +Maddy did not listen and touched the mixer anyway. It made a loud noise and she got scared. She started to cry. + +Maddy's mom was very cross. She said sternly, "Maddy! You have been naughty. I will have to punish you." + +Maddy cried even more and said, "Sorry mommy, I won't do it again." + +Maddy's mom looked at her and felt sorry. She hugged Maddy and said, "It's ok Maddy, I forgive you. But don't do it again." + +Maddy nodded and hugged her mom back. She had learned her lesson and was very happy when dinner was ready. +"Come and join me, George!" called his grandpa as he wandered off down a grassy pathway. + +George was a curious three year old, and he eagerly followed his grandpa. + +"Where are we going, Grandpa?" asked George. + +His grandpa smiled and told him, "We're going to explore the furry landscape!" + +George was delighted and trotted along beside his grandpa. They weaved their way over hills and along pathways, admiring all the furry plants and trees. + +Suddenly, George spotted a bush with the most beautiful and furry flowers he had ever seen. He ran up to them and started to pick them. + +His grandpa smiled and said, "These are the prettiest furry flowers I've ever seen. You can keep them, George." + +With a smile on his face, George gathered the flowers and put them in a small pouch. He watched as the sun slowly set across the horizon and smiled - delighted with his beautiful adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Anna. They were having fun in the park. Suddenly, they saw a subway. Anna wanted to act silly and she asked Joe to do the same. + +Joe said, "This subway looks too dry to act silly." + +Anna grabbed Joe's arm and shouted, "C'mon, let's do it!" + +So, Joe and Anna started to act silly on the dry subway. They laughed and played until they got tired. + +At the end, Joe and Anna said goodbye. Joe said, "That was a lot of fun. Let's do it again soon." And Anna agreed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He loved to measure things. +One day, he wanted to measure the sky. He looked up and said, "I wonder how high the sky is?". +Max's mom smiled and said, "That is too far to measure, but you can measure the clouds instead". +Max was happy and got his measuring tape out. He measured the clouds and said, "They are 5 feet tall". + +Max's mom was still smiling and said, "You measured the clouds, but can you measure the wind?" +Max replied, "No, the wind is too fast to measure". +Max's mom said, "That's true, but you can measure the rain instead". + +Max was excited and ran outside to measure the rain. But the sky was still and grey and he said, "The rain is gone, there is nothing to measure". +Max felt miserable. +But then, his mom said cheerfully, "You can measure the puddles". +Max was so excited - he ran over to the puddles and measured them one by one. +Max's mom cheered, "You did it! You measured the puddles and the sky - you are so clever!". + +Max smiled and said, "I still have more to measure - I will measure everything yet!" +The night was dark and cool. The sky was full of stars twinkling like little lights. + +Jenna and her mom were at the park taking a walk. Jenna wanted her mom to push her on the swing and her mom said, “Okay sweetheart, let’s go.†+ +Jenna pushed her feet off the ground and it felt like she was flying in the sky. She reached up to try to touch the stars and let out a little giggle. Soon, her cheeks felt wet with tears. + +“Why are you crying Jenna?†her mom asked. + +“I want the stars to stay,†she said. + +“That’s ok sweetie, the stars will come back when it’s night time again,†her mom said. + +Jenna thought for a moment and then smiled. “I can play in the park during the day and when it’s night time again I can watch the stars come back!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s a great idea. Now let’s go home and get ready for bed. You can watch the stars from your window at night.†+ +Jenna and her mom headed home and got ready for bed. Jenna said goodnight to the stars and soon drifted off to sleep. + +In the morning +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Max. He wanted to succeed and do something special. One day, Max saw a faucet he had been watching. He was so excited. Max asked his mom if he could try and make the faucet work. She said yes and was a bit worried because it looked like a tough job. + +Max tried to make the faucet turn on, but it was very hard. He looked serious and tried again and again. + +Finally, after many tries, Max made the faucet turn on! He was so proud of himself. + +Max's mom asked him, "How did you do it?" + +Max smiled and said, "I was just serious and kept trying until I succeeded!" +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl who walked down the street. Her name was Polly and she had a little purse tucked under her arm. She was marching down the street, feeling bouncy and happy. + +Just then, she stopped in her tracks. A large, scary looking dog approached her. Polly felt scared, but held her ground. She remembered that dogs were usually harmless. + +The dog circled Polly a few times, sniffing and looking at her. Suddenly, it started barking very loudly. Polly was frozen on the spot. + +"That's enough, Sasha," a voice shouted. Polly slowly turned around and saw a kind old woman. She was standing on the doorstep of a house, a large smile on her face. + +The old woman slowly walked over to Polly, ruffling the dog's fur. "Sasha, you have to be gentle with people. This lovely girl just wanted to go for a march." + +The kind old woman smiled at Polly and said goodbye. Polly waved at her and the dog and started marching again. She was happy to have met a harmless dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary sailor. He sailed the sea day and night, looking for adventure. + +One day, the sailor found a friend. It was a small, fluffy duck. The sailor thought it was so cute and small, he wanted to keep it. + +But then the sailor had an idea. He asked the duck if it wanted to join him on his adventure. The duck said yes! + +So the sailor took the duck with him and both of them set sail. They sang silly songs and the duck had lots of fun. + +One day, the duck noticed something. A small boat was in trouble at sea and in need of help. The sailor told the duck he wanted to help, so he lent it a hand. The ship's crew were so happy and thanked the sailor. + +The sailor said, “You're welcome! It's the least I could do." He smiled at the duck and said, “Let's go on the next adventure!" And they sailed off together into the night. +Once upon a time, there was a human. Her name was Jane. Jane enjoyed collecting things. She liked to collect rocks, shells and flowers. + +One day, Jane went to the park. She was looking for more things to collect. When she arrived, she met a lady sitting on a bench. The lady was crying and looked very sad. + +"What's wrong?" asked Jane. + +The lady sighed and said, "Life can be so bitter." + +Jane was sad to see the lady so unhappy. She wanted to help her. So, Jane said, "I collect things. Would you like me to collect something for you?" + +The lady smiled at Jane. "Yes, please," she said. + +Jane looked around the park and found a pretty, white flower. She picked it up and gave it to the lady. The lady smiled and thanked Jane. + +From then on, Jane always looked for special things to collect for the lady. Seeing her smile made Jane feel happy, too. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She loved to build things and make things. One day, she told her mom she wanted to build a city. Her mom said she could, so she began. + +First, Lucy found some big stones. She put them together to make houses. Then, she took some leaves from a tree and stuck them together to make roads. After, she made some people from little bits of wood and put them in the city. + +"Wow, look at my city!" she said. Her mom smiled and said: "That looks great, Lucy. You did a good job". + +Lucy was so proud. She played with her city for hours, pretending that it was real. Then, at the end of the day, she said goodbye to her city and went to bed, dreaming of a good future. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She loved the time when Spring came, because she could play all day in the sunshine. + +One day, Lily saw a fake Spring inside her house. It had a big tree with purple leaves, a bright rainbow and lots of flowers! She was so excited that she clapped and shouted, "Yay!" + +But then, her mom said, "Lily, it's not real, it's fake. It's not the same as the real Spring outside." + +So Lily began to cry. But then suddenly, the fake Spring started to move! The tree began to shake, the rainbow changed colours and the flowers started to spin around! Lily was so happy! She jumped up and down and cheered. + +Finally, Lily shouted, "I love fake Spring!" and she ran outside to play in the real Spring. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Simon. Simon was very clever and loved to explore his house. One day, Simon wanted to brush his fur. He hopped up on the table and reached for the comb, but it was too high. He tried and tried to reach the comb, but he was too small. Then, Simon had a clever idea. He stood on his hind legs and jumped up and down. After a few jumps, he was able to reach the comb with his paw. + +"Hooray!" shouted Simon. "I got the comb!" + +Simon used the comb to brush his fur, and it felt so good. He brushed for a long time until all of his fur was nice and smooth. + +"I'm so happy," said Simon, purring loudly. "I am so clever!" +The day was sunny and Jessie and her mommy were walking together across the park. Suddenly, Jessie noticed a nice big tree. + +"Mommy, look!," she said. "What a charming tree!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Why don't we have a picnic under that tree?" + +Jessie was excited and quickly agreed. Mommy took out a basket with food and some blankets and they settled down under the charming tree. + +After they were done eating, Mommy noticed Jessie had a ticket in her hand. + +"What do you have there, Jessie?" she asked. + +Jessie smiled and said, "This is my ticket. I want to use it to go to the fair!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Well, let's go and try to remove the ticket. Come on, let's go!" + +Jessie and her mommy walked to the fair, and they used the ticket to get in. Jessie had a great time at the fair, and she and Mommy enjoyed themselves very much. +Once there was a rock. It was a special rock. It had a switch on the bottom. Every time someone pressed the switch, the rock would do something special. + +One day, a silly boy called Pete wanted to see what would happen. He found the rock and pressed the switch. Suddenly, the rock began to roll around the room! Pete was delighted and started chasing after it. + +"Catch me if you can!" cackled the rock. + +Pete chased the rock round and round the house. Suddenly, he tripped up and fell flat on his face! + +"That was so stupid!" said Pete, rubbing his sore head. + +The rock stopped rolling and looked at Pete. + +"Stupid?! What's that?" asked the rock. + +Pete sighed, then laughed. + +"It means silly, like chasing a rock around a room!" + +The rock thought for a moment, then laughed too. + +"Well, I think it was very brave of you. You're not so stupid!" + +Pete smiled, and together they rock-rolled their way around the house, until Pete finally caught the rock, and all was still once again. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was sad and the mommy wanted to make him happy. So she thought about a plan. + +The mommy smiled and asked the baby, "Would you like a cake?" + +The baby's eyes lit up! He nodded and smiled. The mommy went to the kitchen and made the yummiest cake. + +When the cake was ready, the baby was so excited. He ran to the kitchen but the cake was gone! The mommy had been careless and the cake was all gone. The baby's face dropped. He frowned. + +The mommy felt so bad. She hugged the baby and said, "Let's make another cake, we'll make it together!" +The baby smiled and they both made the most delicious cake ever. + +The baby was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He enjoyed the cake with his mommy and they both had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there were two bears, called Joe and Sam. Joe and Sam were very good friends. + +They were walking through the woods one day, looking for something special. Suddenly, they found a large scale. + +Sam said, "Let's fill it with stones and see how heavy it is." + +Joe agreed, so they began picking up stones and putting them in the scale. When the scale was full, it felt very heavy. + +Joe said, "Wow! It's very heavy." + +Sam smiled and said, "Let's keep walking. We might find something even more special!" + +They continued walking through the woods in a calm and peaceful way. As the sun started to set, they saw a bright rainbow in the sky. + +"Look!" said Joe. "Let's make a wish!" + +Sam smiled and said, "I wish for us to always be friends." + +Joe smiled too, and said, "Me too." +Mama had a big box. She took it to the kitchen and opened it. Inside, there were lots of cubes. Some were sweet and some were sour. + +Mama smiled. She knew what to do! She took out the sour cubes and gave one to her little girl. + +"What is it Mama?" the little girl asked. + +Mama replied, "It's a sour cube. Give it a try!" + +The little girl took the cube and put it in her mouth. It was so sour! She made a funny face, but she liked it. + +Mama laughed and gave her another cube. This one was sweet. The little girl smiled. She liked the sweet cube even more! + +Mama was so happy to give her sweet daughter these treats. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Davey. Davey was only three years old, but he was very brave. + +One morning, Davey was very tired. He wanted to stay in bed, so he turned off his alarm. Suddenly, he felt sad. He knew he had made a mistake. He regretted his decision. + +Davey's Mom walked in. "Davey, why did you turn off your alarm? Now you're going to be late for school!" + +Davey said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I regret it now." + +His Mom gave him a hug. "It's okay, Davey. But you can't do it again, okay?" + +Davey nodded and said, "Okay." + +The rest of the day, Davey followed all his Mom's rules. He felt proud that he had made a better decision, and by the end of the day, he was feeling fine. +Once upon a time there was a modest gate. Every day it opened and closed to let animals in and out of the field. But one morning, it stayed closed. The animals could not get in or out. + +A friendly rabbit hopped up to the gate and said, "why won't you open?" + +The gate didn't answer. The rabbit asked again and again, but it still didn't move. + +Suddenly, a bird flew overhead and said, "I can help! I can bring you some water to cool down. You must be too hot to open." + +The rabbit hopped away and soon came back with a bucket of cool water. They poured it all over the gate. After a few minutes, the gate felt much cooler and was able to open. The animals ran in and out of the gate, dry and happy. + +The animals thanked the rabbit and the bird for their help. They would never forget their kindness. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She liked to go upstairs to play. + +One day she went upstairs and noticed something very special. Everything was tidy. She blinked in surprise. + +Jenny ran to her mom and yelled, “Mommy! Upstairs is so tidy!†+ +Her mom smiled. “That’s because I cleaned it!†+ +Jenny was so happy that she jumped up and down. + +“Can I help you keep it tidy?†she asked. + +Her mom bent down and hugged her. “Yes, of course you can! Let’s go upstairs together and make sure everything stays neat and cleanâ€. + +So they went upstairs and tidied up together. And every time Jenny went upstairs she felt so happy because she knew she helped keep it tidy. +Once upon a time there was a bird. He wanted to fly high in the sky so he tried and tried. But he kept falling down. One day, he met an old bird and the old bird said, "I can teach you how to fly." The bird was very excited! He followed the old bird and found out the secret. + +He had to flap his wings very hard, jump and use the wind. The old bird said, "It is not easy, but if you try you can succeed!" The bird tried and tried, and after many hours of practise he could fly! + +But then he noticed that the old bird was not flying. "Why don't you fly?" asked the bird. The old bird replied, "I am too old to fly now, but I am happy for you." The bird was sad that the old bird could not fly. + +The bird promised that he would always share the sky. He would look after all the birds and tell them his secret. But one day, he saw a bird being selfish and taking all the sky for himself. + +The bird knew what he had to do. He flew to the selfish bird and reminded him to share the sky. Everyone can succeed if they help each other. In the end, they all flew together and enjoyed the blue sky. +Mike was determined to save the day! He set out early in the morning. He had to take the subway to get to his destination. He got on the subway and saw that it was a bit tough to find a seat. + +He heard a small voice from behind him. +"Hi, what's your name?" it asked. +Mike turned around and saw a young girl who was about three years old. +"My name's Mike. What's yours?" he asked. +"I'm Jessica," said the girl. + +Mike and Jessica started chatting. Mike asked how she got on the subway by herself. Jessica explained that she needed to go buy something special, but she wasn't sure where to go. Mike offered to take her and so they set off together. + +On the way, they stopped to get some ice cream. Jessica was so excited and Mike felt good that he could help. When they got to their destination, Mike helped Jessica find everything she needed. Then they headed back to the subway station. + +When they got there, Mike gave Jessica a big hug. +"Thank you for being so tough, Mike!" said Jessica. +Mike smiled and said, "You are very welcome. I had a great time helping out today!" + +As they waved goodbye, Mike knew he had set out to do something good and he had done it! +Once there was a little girl named Rose. She had lots of fun playing in her backyard but she wanted something more. One day she asked her mom if she could have a neighbor come to play with her. + +Mom said sure and went to talk with the neighbor next door. The neighbor said yes and shortly after, she came to play with Rose. + +They played together all day long and did lots of fun activities. When the sun was setting, they started to dance. + +Rose: "This is so much fun! Can we do this again tomorrow?" + +The neighbor smiled and said, "Of course. That sounds fair." + +Rose was so happy and she instantly knew that her new neighbor was a good friend. She danced around in circles, singing and laughing all the way. + +The neighbor said goodbye and they hugged. They couldn't wait to play and dance together again soon. +Once there was a small lamp. It was fit for a special place. The lamp wanted to find where it belonged, so it went on a journey. + +The lamp walked around, looking for the perfect spot. But everywhere it went, it did not fit. Soon it came upon a door with a big lock. + +The lamp asked the lock, "Do you think I might fit here?" + +The lock replied, "Let's find out! Try opening me up." + +So the lamp opened the lock and stepped inside. And it was a perfect fit! + +"Thank you for letting me in," said the lamp. + +"My pleasure," said the lock. "Welcome home." +Mommy and Dan were very excited. Today was Dan's third birthday and he was getting a surprise from Mommy. Dan sat on the couch in anticipation, not knowing what to expect. + +"Happy birthday Dan!" Mommy said as she walked into the room. "This is a lovely surprise just for you!" + +In her arms, Mommy had a small, furry animal. Dan gasped. It was a pet rabbit! He had always wanted a pet of his own. + +Dan carefully took the rabbit from Mommy's hands. He could feel its soft fur and its little pink nose. + +"Dan, this is your pet now," said Mommy. "It's time to release him and let him run around your room." + +Dan slowly opened his hands, and with one last gentle caress, his pet was off exploring his new home. Dan laughed with joy as he watched the rabbit hop around. He loved it! + +Mommy smiled, happy to see how much Dan loved his surprise. Dan looked up and hugged his Mommy tight. + +"Thank you, Mommy! This is the best birthday ever!" +Once upon a time there was a peanut. He was walking down the street when he noticed a boy. The boy looked very upset so the peanut paused to say hi. + +"Hi," said the peanut. +The little boy looked up at him and smiled. +"Hi," said the boy. "What's your name?" +"My name is Peanut," answered the peanut. + +The little boy looked very happy to have met him. +"My name is Joe," said the boy. +"Nice to meet you Joe," said the peanut. +"Do you want to play?" asked Joe. +"Yes!" said the peanut. + +So the two of them played together until the sun went down. Peanut was so happy to have made a new friend. They said goodbye and promised to play again soon. The peanut waved goodbye and went on his way with a big smile. +One day, there was a boy who wanted to admire the Earth. He thought the Earth was very beautiful. The boy grabbed his rocket and blasted off into space. Up above, the boy was so surprised to see all the wonderful things the Earth had to offer. + +He said, "Oh wow! I'm so lucky to see this!" As he looked around, the boy was filled with admiration and joy. + +Suddenly, a loud voice said, "Hello! Who are you?" The boy looked around and saw an old man standing in the middle of the Earth. + +The boy said, "I'm a boy who admires the Earth. I love this place and how beautiful it looks from outer space." + +The old man said, "I admire the Earth too, and I'm glad that you see it and love it as much as I do." + +The boy and the old man smiled and continued to admire the Earth. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was very impatient. She didn't like to wait for anything and she scowled when someone asked her to. + +One day, she heard all the grownups talking about war. She saw them frown and shake their heads. + +The little girl asked her mom, "Mommy, what is war?" Her mom sighed and explained to her that a war is a big fight between two sides. + +The little girl felt sad and frowned. She thought, "Why do grownups get in big fights like that? It doesn't make sense, I wish war would go away." + +Her mom patted her head and said, "I know sweetheart. Everyone wishes war would go away, but sadly it's not that easy." + +The little girl sighed and said, "I'm going to keep wishing then, until it's gone!" Her mom smiled and hugged her. "That's my brave, kind hearted girl." +Once upon a time there was a cute little pup named James. He was always so excited to go on long walks with his owner to explore their neighbourhood. + +One day, James and his owner were walking down the street when something strange happened. All of a sudden, James started running all around the street, barking and wagging his tail. His owner was so embarrassed! + +She said, "James! What are you doing? Everyone is looking at us!" + +James just kept running and barking, and didn't seem to listen at all. That made his owner even more embarrassed. + +But then, a little girl with a big smile on her face came over to pet James. She playfully said, "He's so excited! I love puppies!" + +James' owner smiled and thanked the girl for understanding. From then on, the two of them went on many more walks together down the street, with James always jumping and barking excitedly! +Once upon a time there was a gifted boy called Tim. He liked playing with his matches. + +One day, he was playing on the steps outside his house when he found a special match. It was shiny and bright. + +Tim couldn't stop looking at it. He wanted to keep it forever. + +His mum called him in for dinner. "Tim," she said, "Stop playing with those matches and come inside now." + +Tim didn't want to go. He really wanted to keep the special match. He shouted, "No! I won't stop. I want this match!" + +His mum was understanding and said, "You can keep it if you come inside now." + +Tim was very happy and ran inside. He put the match in his pocket and never let it go. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Mark. Mark was very strong, but he was also very lazy. He didn't like doing anything that was too hard. + +One day, Mark saw something that made him very excited. There was a big sign that said, "Win Big!" Mark wanted to try to win and he decided to go for it. + +The next day, Mark went to the big place and there were a lot of things to do. There were so many fun things, and hard things, too. Mark tried the hard things first. + +He tried and tried, but Mark just couldn't do them. He was starting to get frustrated when he heard a voice next to him. + +It was a little mouse. The mouse said, "Don't worry, Mark, I'll help you win!" + +Mark and the mouse worked together and after some hard work, they finally won! Mark was so excited and he thanked the mouse for all of his help. + +The little mouse said, "No problem, Mark! Friends help each other!" + +And that's how Mark and the little mouse won together. +"Wow!" said the little boy. He was standing in front of his mum and dad, holding something expensive in his hand. It was a jar of dust. + +"Where did you find it?" asked his mum. + +"In the cupboard!" said the little boy. + +His parents smiled. "It's wonderful," they said. + +"What do I do with it?" asked the little boy. + +"Take a pinch and rub it over your skin," said his dad. + +The little boy did as his dad said. The dust tingled on his skin and he felt something magical happen. He felt his scratches and bruises heal! + +He was so amazed that he ran around the room, telling his family all about the magical dust. + +From then onwards, he knew that the dust was special and he kept it safe in his cupboard. The dust had the power to heal and the little boy learned to use it wisely. +Once there was a man. He sang every day and had a purple shirt. He was very happy. + +One day he decided he wanted a wife. He looked around and saw a nice lady and asked her to be his wife. She said yes! + +So they got married and moved into a house. They added chairs and beds, a table and a garden. They were very happy together. + +One day the wife said to the man "let's buy a purple flower for the garden". They went to the store and the man added a purple flower to the basket. + +They went home and planted the purple flower in the garden. The man and his wife were very happy and looked at the flower every day. + +"It's beautiful" said the wife to the man. + +"Yes, it is," said the man, smiling. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to clean. She often spent her days cleaning all the things around her house. One day when Lucy was cleaning, she saw a big cupboard that was very strong. Lucy went over and opened the cupboard, but noticed it was filled with dust and dirt. She decided to clean it. + +She grabbed a piece of cloth and softly started wiping away the dust and dirt from the cupboard. It took some time, but Lucy eventually managed to clean the cupboard and make it look beautiful. + +Beside her, Lucy heard her mom say “Good job, Lucy! You are such a strong and brave girl.†+ +Lucy smiled with joy. She was proud of herself and excited that she could make the big cupboard look so nice. +Once upon a time there was a big girl named Jane. Jane liked to explore and play with new things. + +One day, Jane went to the park and saw something huge. It was an enormous, orange ball with an interesting texture. She was so curious about it and wanted to touch it. + +As Jane stepped closer, a friendly voice said, "Would you like to play with the ball?" It was an old man who was offering the ball to Jane. + +Jane beamed with happiness and reached out her tiny hands to take the ball. She couldn't wait to explore the ball's strange texture. + +The old man smiled. "It's all yours," he said. + +Jane spent the entire afternoon playing with the big, orange ball, discovering its unique texture. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Mary and she was 3 years old. + +One day Mary was walking through the garden when she saw something strange. It was a big structure, but it didn't look normal. So Mary decided to investigate. + +She said to a little butterfly: "What is that structure?" + +The butterfly smiled and said, "It is a puzzle. You must solve it to find out what it is." + +Mary was excited! She liked puzzles and wanted to solve it. She asked the butterfly, "Can you help me?" + +The butterfly said, "Yes, I can help you. We can solve it together." + +So together they solved the puzzle. After a few minutes, they worked it out. It was a tunnel! Mary was so happy. She wanted to explore it, so she thanked the butterfly and crawled inside. + +The butterfly waved goodbye and Mary was off on an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was alone in a wide open field, playing with her pole. As she was spinning it around, a big tiger suddenly appeared in front of her. It started growling, with its sharp teeth showing. + +The girl was so scared that she could not move. But then something unexpected happened - she started to feel brave and said out loud: "No! I won't surrender!" + +The tiger looked at her and said in a low voice: "That's right. You don't have to surrender. I will be your friend." + +The girl felt relieved and smiled. She and the tiger became best friends and played together for many hours, using the girl's little pole. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. It was feeling very helpless and sad. The bunny hopped across the room and looked up at the big cabinet. Suddenly, the cabinet opened and out stepped a big brown bear. + +The bear smiled kindly at the bunny and asked why it was so sad. The bunny told the bear it was all alone and had no one to play with. The bear told the bunny to wait there, and then it disappeared into the cabinet. + +The bunny waited and waited, until finally the bear opened the door again and out came a little lamb. The bear had ordered the lamb to come and play with the bunny! + +The bunny was so happy, it hopped around the room in joy. The lam and the bunny were now friends and were never lonely again. +Once upon a time there lived a rabbit named Rusty. He was a very happy rabbit. Wherever he went, he was smiling. + +One day Rusty was walking in the forest. Suddenly he came to a patch of carrots. He started munching on them. But then he noticed someone watching him. + +He saw a big bad wolf. The wolf was rude and said, "You can't eat my carrots!". Rusty was scared but he stood his ground. + +He said, "The carrots are just sitting here. How can they weigh on you?" + +The wolf looked at him and grinned. "No they don't weigh on me. But if you don't leave, I'll have to find a way to make you leave!" + +Rusty saw how serious the wolf was and quickly hopped away. From then on he was careful not to eat from any rude wolf's patch. +Once there was a little girl who loved to work hard. She was three years old but she did a lot of hard work. Every day she would help her mom and dad with lots of different things. + +One day she went out to help her dad with his garden. He was growing lots of carrots and beans. + +"Look at all these carrots, Daddy," she said. + +"Yes, sweetie," her dad said. "It's been hard work this year, but I think we'll have lots of yummy carrots to eat soon!" + +The little girl smiled and kept working hard. She helped pull the weeds and water the carrots. She was very proud of herself when the garden was all done. + +"Good job, sweetie," her dad said. "You worked very hard today." + +The little girl smiled and was very happy. She had worked hard and she was proud of what she had accomplished. +Once upon a time there was a man named Jack. Jack was very sad. Every day he felt down in his heart. He wanted to feel better, but he had no idea how. + +One day, his friend Tom came to visit Jack. Tom brought a bucket of mud with him and he said, "Jack, why don't you come outside with me and get dirty?" + +Jack followed Tom, and soon enough he was covered in mud! Tom said, "Jack, you look so fit in this mud! You should roll around and play in it. When you're done, you'll be healed and feel better!" + +Jack followed Tom's advice, and soon enough he was laughing and rolling around in the mud. After some time, he did feel better! He said, "Thanks Tom! Your bucket of mud really helped me to heal." + +Tom smiled and said, "Glad to help, pal!" They both laughed and hugged. + +Since that day, Jack had a smile on his face and was happy all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was brave and wise. He wanted to explore the world, but first he had to get through the tall grass. As soon as he stepped in, he started to shiver. + +Right away, he saw a spider and he knew he had to be brave. But, he saw a mosquito and his courage left him. He started to shiver again. + +He looked up and saw an owl in the sky. Jack thought, “The owl looks so wise! What should I do?†Then, the owl flew away so he continued to explore the tall grass. + +After a while, all of his bravery came back. He was no longer shivering and he knew he was brave enough to keep exploring. He smiled and said, “I am brave and wise!†+Once there was a boy and he really cared about hockey. He would wake up every morning and put on his hockey jersey and he always wanted to go to the rink. Everyone around him thought he was a little crazy but he didn't care. + +One day his dad said to him, "Let's go to the rink and play some hockey." The boy was so excited he couldn't believe it! He put on his helmet and skated as fast as he could. When he got to the rink, he saw two teams playing. + +He watched them for a few minutes and then he said to his dad, "I care about hockey too, Dad." His dad smiled at him and said, "I know you do, son. That's why we're here." + +So the boy put on his skates and joined the teams. He had so much fun playing and competing with the other kids. After a while, he realized hockey was the best game ever and he knew he would always care about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy who was very eager to cook. One day, Daisy was in the kitchen with her mom and decided to make waffles. First, Daisy put a little flour and water into a bowl. Then, she cracked an egg and whisked it. She was so excited when she watched the batter turn from lumpy to smooth. + +Daisy's mom said, "Let's make some waffles now, Daisy!" Daisy was so happy, she clapped her hands. + +When the waffles were ready, Daisy cut them into small pieces. Then, she poured on some syrup and put an extra helping of butter. Daisy ate the waffles one by one. She said, "Yum, I am a good cooker!" +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was excited because it was winter. He went out and saw snow. He saw the white snow and he said to himself, "Wow, it's so colorful!" He was so happy that he wanted to add to the snow. He ran to get a bucket. He added colored balls to the snow. He gathered a lot of red and blue balls. + +Jack said to his friend, "Look at my work. I added different colors to the snow! Isn't it fun?" + +His friend nodded and said, "Yes, it's so colorful! Let's play in it." + +So the two friends played in the colorful snow and had a wonderful time. The end. +Once there was a quiet girl named Anna. She wanted to go exploring. She decided to go find an owl in the forest. + +Anna put on her warm clothes, grabbed a flashlight and started walking. As she walked, she heard a hoot. She looked around but she could not see the owl. + +Finally, Anna spotted it high in a tree. She said to the owl, “Hi! What are you doing here?†+ +The owl looked down at Anna and said in a hoot, “I am looking for a friend.†Anna thought that was a great idea and said, “Would you like to be my friend?†The owl silently nodded. + +Anna and the owl became the best of friends. They explored the forest and enjoyed their time together. Anna was so happy to have a new friend. + +Sometimes Anna and the owl would just sit quietly in the tree and look up at the stars. They were the best of friends and Anna was glad that she decided to go exploring. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Jasmine. She loved to go on special adventures. +One day, Jasmine decided to go on a special adventure in the forest. She saw a big pine tree and decided to climb it. + +When Jasmine was almost at the top, she heard a voice. +"Hello," it said, "who are you?" +Jasmine looked around and saw a small bird perched at the top of the pine tree. +"I'm Jasmine," she said, trying to be brave. + +"I'm Eileen," the bird said. "Do you want to come explore my home in the forest? I think you'll like it!" +Eileen and Jasmine went off together and explored the forest. They saw all kinds of animals, such as rabbits, squirrels and even deer. +When it was time to go home, Jasmine thanked Eileen for being so brave and exploring the forest with her. +Once there was a van. It was blue, and very shiny. It was the best van ever! All the kids wanted to bounce inside it. + +One day, a little girl named Chloe saw the van. She was envious of all the other kids who could bounce inside it. + +Chloe asked her mom, "Do I get to bounce in the van too?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course! Come on, let's go!" + +Chloe and her mom jumped in the van, and Chloe grinned as she bounced around on the seats. She felt so happy and excited. + +Chloe asked her mom, "Can we come back tomorrow and bounce some more?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, we can come back anytime you want!" + +And Chloe and her mom returned to the van over and over again, enjoying their bouncing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very young - only three years old. Her family were very proud of her. + +One day it was very sunny, and Sarah went outside to play. She saw a pond and wanted to play in the water. She looked at her family and they said "yes, you can go and play". + +So, Sarah ran to the pond. She put her toes in the water, and it was very cold. She felt scared to go in, but she really wanted to. She was feeling brave, and so she decided to go in. + +As she got in, she realized how much fun it was to swim! She was in the water for a long time, pushing herself to go further and further. She was very persistent! + +Eventually, Sarah's Mummy and Daddy came to get her from the pond. Sarah smiled as she emerged from the water - she was so proud of herself for learning to swim! +Once, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and loved to explore. Today, she wanted to see what was at the end of the path. + +"Be careful, Amy," her mom said. "Stay where I can see you, ok?" + +Amy smiled and nodded. She remembered to be careful. + +So she set off down the path. She ducked under trees and hopped over rocks. After a while, she saw a lake on her left. + +Forgetting what her mother said, Amy decided to go swim in it. She took off her shoes and walked in the cool water. It felt good on her toes. + +But soon, Amy heard her mother calling her. She remembered what her mom said, and quickly left the lake and ran back home. + +When she reached the end of the path, she saw her mom waiting for her. + +"Did you have fun, Amy?" her mom asked. Amy nodded, smiling. + +"Let's remember to be careful next time, ok?" her mom said. + +Amy nodded again. She had remembered to be careful. +Once upon a time there was a fox. He was a reliable fox. He wanted to provide for his family. So he set out on a long journey. + +The fox traveled through the forest and eventually found some food. He was happy to have something to provide for his family. + +On the way back home, he passed a pond. He saw another fox family by the pond. The fox approached them and said, “I’m here to provide food for my family. May I share some of this food with you?†+ +The other fox looked at the fox’s offer and said, “That would be nice! We would like that very much. Thank you.†The fox happily shared the food with the other fox and they all had a wonderful meal together. + +The reliable fox was happy to have been able to provide for two families, and ever since that day he has been known for being one of the most reliable foxes in the forest. +Billy was 3 years old and was very excited to color. He grabbed his crayon and opened his coloring book. He started to color the pictures but the crayon wasn't working very well. The crayon didn't seem to make the bright colors on the paper that he wanted. + +Billy was getting frustrated. He looked at his crayon and shook it several times. Suddenly, he heard his Daddy's voice. + +"Billy, what's wrong?" Daddy asked. + +Billy looked up and said, "My crayon won't work." + +"Ahhh, I see. You have to use a bit more pressure when you color. Here, let me show you," Daddy said. + +Daddy grabbed the crayon and began coloring the picture. He used a lot of pressure and the crayon began to make bright colors on the paper. Billy watched in amazement. + +"See, you just have to use a bit more pressure," Daddy said as he smiled. + +Billy smiled too and said "Thank you, Daddy." Then he grabbed the crayon and began coloring the picture. It was so much fun. He was no longer frustrated. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch and on that ranch, there lived a horse. The horse was very independent. He liked to do things all by himself. One day, the horse had to go to town. He thought long and hard about how he was going to get there. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. It was a sheep asking, "Are you going to town? I'm going too. Can I come with you?" + +The horse thought about it for a moment and then smiled. He said, "Yes, let's go together." + +So, the horse and the sheep walked to town. Along the way, they had lots of fun and enjoyed each other's company. When they reached the town, the horse said, "This was fun. Let's do it again soon!" + +The sheep nodded and they both went their separate ways. The horse was glad he was so independent – now he had a new friend too! +Mum and Dad were very busy. They had lots of things to do. They had to rush. + +Mum said to Dad, "Hurry! We don't have much time." + +Dad said, "Ok. I'm coming." + +They ran to the park. They saw a large massage table in the park. + +Mum said, "What a surprise! Let's go and have a massage!" + +Dad said, "That seems like a great idea!" + +They ran to the table and lay down. They closed their eyes and felt a nice massage. + +Mum and Dad smiled and said, "Ahh!" + +They enjoyed the massage for a long time and then said goodbye. They rushed home, feeling relaxed and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to make something. He found some wire and wanted to use it. He got started, but everything became very messy. He tried to move the wire and put it back together but it was too hard. + +He started to feel sad and yelled out, "I don't know what to do!" + +Just then, a kind voice answered him, "Sometimes the best way to fix a mess is to separate the wire." + +The boy thought about it and started to separate the wires. He kept working until he got it all apart. He looked at the pile of wire and smiled. He felt proud of himself and knew he could put it back together easily. + +He got to work. First he connected this wire and then he connected that wire. When he was finished, the wire was put back together perfectly! + +The boy smiled and said, "I did it!" +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She was happy and lively and loved to talk. She wanted to learn how to sew. + +So, one day her mother took her to the store to buy a needle. The girl was so excited! She grabbed the needle and held it tightly in her little hands. + +When it was time to go home, her mother said, "Now we need to be very careful. You have to keep the needle safe so you can use it when we get home." + +The girl nodded and said, "Yes! I will talk to the needle and keep it safe." + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's a great idea! But let's make sure you put it in a safe place once we get home." + +The girl nodded and said, "I will!" + +And sure enough she did. She gently placed the needle in a safe and special spot and she would take it out whenever she wanted to talk to it. The girl was so happy to have her very own needle and she was already looking forward to creating beautiful projects with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was walking home from school when, all of a sudden, she saw an ambulance. She stopped and stared, feeling a little scared as it drove away. Then she decided to go home. + +When she arrived home, Jane's mummy was angry. She had been waiting for a long time and was worried about her. Jane felt bad but knew that she had made the right decision. + +Mummy asked: "Why did you take so long?" + +Jane replied: "I saw an ambulance and stopped to look at it." + +Mummy shook her head but she wasn't angry anymore. She was relieved that Jane had decided not to follow it. + +The End. +Danny was a little boy who was three years old. His mommy told him it was time to go outside and have some fun. + +"Let's go climb the tree in the backyard," suggested his Mommy. Danny said he wanted to do that. + +So Danny and his Mommy went to the backyard. Danny saw the big tree and he wanted to climb it. + +"Can I climb it, Mommy?" he asked. + +His Mommy said, "Yes." + +Danny started to climb the tree. He was very careful and used his arms and legs to help him get up. + +When Danny reached the top, he had a great view of the backyard. He was so impressed by how far he had climbed. + +Danny's Mommy called him from the bottom of the tree. "I made some yummy pasta for dinner, Danny." she said. + +Danny smelled the delicious aroma of the pasta from the top of the tree. + +He was so excited and shouted, "I'm coming!" Then he carefully climbed down the tree. + +When Danny got to the bottom, he was very proud of himself for climbing the tree. His Mommy hugged him and said, "That was an impressive climb, Danny." + +Danny smiled, and they both went inside to enjoy the pasta dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty who was very curious. One day, the kitty was walking home when it noticed something very strange. The kitty saw a wall that was extremely high. It was so tall the kitty couldn't even see the top. + +The kitty was so curious that it decided to find out more. It ran up to the wall and tried to jump on it. All of a sudden, it heard something drop. The kitty was shocked! + +The kitty looked around and saw a piece of paper that had dropped. It gingerly picked up the paper and sat in front of the wall. The kitty read the paper and it said, "Hello kitty! I'm the crazy wall and I want you to touch me!" + +The kitty was very scared but it also very interested. So the kitty stepped closer to the wall and said, "Hello wall. What would you like me to do?" + +The wall replied, "I want you to figure out how to get to the top. Can you do that for me?" + +The kitty thought for a moment and then nodded yes. It was ready to find out what was at the top of the wall. + +So the kitty got to work and after some crazy climbing and leaping, the kitty finally made it to the top of the wall. + +When it looked down, the kitty was so +One day Amy and her mommy went shopping. Amy saw a beautiful pink blouse with wide ruffles, and she knew she had to have it. + +Mommy said, "That's a pretty blouse. Do you want it?" + +Amy almost squealed with excitement and replied, "Yes please!" + +Mommy put the blouse in the cart and they moved on. But when they got to the checkout, Amy's mommy realized they had lost it. + +Mommy frowned and said, "Oh no! We lost the blouse." + +Amy was very unhappy and said, "No, I want the pink one with the wide ruffles!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's look for it. We can't leave without it." + +So they looked high and low, but the blouse was nowhere to be found. Finally, they asked a shopkeeper for help and he said, "Oh, here it is!" + +Amy was so happy when her mommy put the blouse back in the cart. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Thank you for finding my new blouse!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You are very welcome!" +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. She loved going on adventures. + +One day her mom said, " Sarah, let's go to the jungle ". + +Sarah got really excited and started packing her bag for the trip. + +They stepped into the jungle. It was lonely without anyone else around. Sarah felt scared but her mom was there to encourage her. + +The mom said, "Sarah, don't worry! We will go on a wonderful adventure together!" + +They went on a long walk and Sarah spotted some bright blue birds in the trees. She was so happy. + +The mom looked at her and said "Let's climb that tree and see how far we can go!". + +Sarah was so excited and went up the tree with her mom. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. + +They both cheered and hugged. Sarah's mom said, "That was a wonderful adventure! Next time I'll encourage you to go even higher!". + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, that would be fun!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jeremy. Jeremy was three years old and he liked to organize things. One day, Jeremy decided to organize his toy model cars. He lined them up in order of the colors. + +When his mom, Mrs. Jones, saw Jeremy organizing, she smiled and said, “That looks nice, Jeremy!†But then Jeremy got frustrated because he couldn’t find one of the model cars. + +“Mom, I can’t find the blue car!†Jeremy said sadly. + +Mrs. Jones put her arm around Jeremy. “Don’t worry Jeremy, I’m sure we’ll find it soon.†+ +After looking for a while, Mrs. Jones found the car under some sofa cushions. Jeremy was excited to have his blue car and he quickly put it in the right spot. + +“Good job organizing your models, Jeremy,†Mrs. Jones said. + +Jeremy smiled proudly. He was glad he could organize his model cars like a big boy! +Fred was a great boy. He loved sorting things. One day, his parents bought a new house. Fred was so excited. He wanted to sort out all of the things in the house. + +When his parents asked him what he was doing he said, "I'm going to sort the house. I'm going to put everything away in its proper place." His parents were impressed with his enthusiasm. + +Fred spent the entire day sorting everything in the house. He sorted all of the toys, clothes and tools. He knew exactly where everything should go. + +When he was done sorting he said, "Look how great the house looks! Now I just need to sort my room!" His parents laughed. They were so proud of Fred. +Molly was a young girl who loved the sunset. Each night she watched the sun go down. Everything about it made Molly feel warm and happy. + +"Oh! Look at the sunset!" Molly said one night. "It's so beautiful!" + +Her Mom smiled and agreed. + +"Molly, I think I have something special to recommend." she said. + +Molly was excited. + +"What do you recommend, Mommy?" + +"A sunset picnic," Mom said. "Let's get snacks, grab a blanket, and head outside to watch the sunset together. What do you think?" + +Molly smiled. + +"Yes!" She said. "I recommend that too!" + +So they did. The two of them spread out a blanket and sat side by side to watch the sun go down. It was even more beautiful than before. + +"I recommend watching the sunset every night," Molly said. + +Mom agreed. + +"Yes! I recommend it, too." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. He had a boat that he loved to take out on the lake. + +Bob had an anchor he kept on his boat. One day Bob was out on the lake and the anchor came loose. It sank deep into the lake. + +Bob was so sad. He sat in the boat, crying and not knowing what to do. Then, out of the blue, a mermaid appeared. She had a kind, compassionate face. + +The mermaid said, "Don't worry, Bob. I will help you find your anchor." + +Bob was surprised. He said, "Thank you! I will help you look too." + +So Bob and the mermaid looked together. After a while, they spotted the anchor way down deep. + +Bob was happy. "Thank you so much, mermaid! I will keep my anchor safely tethered next time." + +The mermaid smiled. "You're welcome." she said. + +Bob thanked her again and they parted ways-Bob with his anchor in hand, and the mermaid back to her own sea kingdom. +Once upon a time there was a reliable pilot named Joe. Joe was a very responsible pilot who always reversed his plane until it was in the right spot. Joe loved his job because it was a lot of fun! One day, Joe was taking off from the airport, and he had to be extra careful. He reversed the plane until it was facing the right direction, and then he switched on the engines. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the plane started shaking! Joe wasn’t sure what to do, so he shouted out to his passengers. + +“Is everyone ok?†Joe asked. + +Everyone was alright, but they were worried. Joe reassured them and then he came up with a plan. + +“I know someone who can help us,†Joe said. His plan was to call in an experienced pilot to help him. + +The experienced pilot soon arrived and he was very reliable. He took the controls of the plane and reversed it until it landed safely on the runway. Everyone was so relieved and thanked the experienced pilot. Joe was very proud of himself for keeping his passengers safe, and he knew he could always rely on the experienced pilot in a difficult situation. +Once there was a little boy who loved watching sunrises. Every morning he would wake up early, go outside and wait for the sunrise to display its beauty in the sky. One morning, he decided to have a picnic and watch the sunrise there. + +He called up his mom and dad and asked them to join him. His parents were so thoughtful that they agreed without hesitation. They quickly gathered the food and went to the spot the boy had chosen. + +The boy spread out the food on a blanket and said, “Let’s enjoy this picnic while we wait for the sunrise. Can you see it coming yet?†+ +His dad nodded and pointed out to the horizon. “Look over there!†he said. They all looked and saw the sun sending beautiful colours across the sky. It was a wonderful sight and the boy smiled. + +“Thank you for coming here with me and helping me enjoy this sunrise,†he said. His father hugged the boy with love and said, “It was my pleasure! I’m happy you thought of this.†They stayed there until the sun had completely risen, and then went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a very little girl who was very miserable. She really wanted to make something but she did not know what she needed. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me?" she asked. + +"Yes of course," said her mom. "What do you need help with?" + +The little girl told her mom that she wanted to make something, but she needed a measure to do it. + +"You need a measure," said her mom. "I have just the right thing." + +She showed the little girl a measuring cup. The little girl was so excited and thanked her mom. + +With the measure she had, the little girl made something wonderful! She was so proud of what she had made and was no longer miserable. She was very happy. +A little boy named John was playing with his toy box. He saw a box of paints and decided to play with them. + +John sat on the floor and opened the lid. He said, "Oh, this is fun!" He pulled out some paint and a paintbrush and began to paint. + +John was having a great time. His mom saw him and said, "John, that looks really good!" + +John smiled and said, "I'm painting a pipe!" He continued to paint the pipe until he had finished. + +When he was done, he studied his work. He said, "It looks really good!" + +John was so proud of this painting that he showed his mom. She smiled and said, "That's wonderful, John. You did a great job!" + +John smiled happily and said, "We should hang it on the wall when I'm done." + +John's mom agreed and said, "That sounds like a great idea. Good job, John." + +John was so proud of his painting and was glad his mom liked it too. The painting of the pipe now hangs in John's room as a reminder of his creative work. +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Suzie and Dan. They had been friends for a very long time and each day they decided to do something fun together. One day, Suzie had an idea and she asked Dan, "Want to play a game? I have a plan!" + +Dan agreed and Suzie designed a game. She wanted them to pretend like they were married. + +"We can make it nice," Suzie said. + +So the two of them imagined what their marriage would be like. They talked about their life together, what their house might look like, and lots of fun adventures they would go on. + +When they were done pretending, they both agreed it had been a nice game. They gave each other a high five and then went off to explore something else. + +They would always remember their pretend marriage and smiled when they thought about it. +Emma was three and she was so excited! She was going to a university with her mom and dad. +"Uni-ver-si-ty?" she asked. +"Yes, Emma," her mom replied. "It's a place where people take classes and learn about different things." + +Emma couldn't believe it. She had never been to a university before! As they walked through the doors, she was overwhelmed by how big it was. + +Suddenly, Emma spotted something red up ahead. It was a red balloon! She ran over to it, but before she could reach it, her dad quickly removed it. +"No, Emma," he said. "This university isn't a place to play with balloons. You can save it for when we get outside." + +Emma was sad, but she understood why her dad had to remove it. They continued looking around the university and soon, Emma learned so much! +Once there was a girl named Lizzie. Lizzie liked to travel. She liked to explore new places and meet new people. One day, Lizzie went on a trip to the city. When she arrived, she saw something fancy and sparkly. + +Lizzie asked her mom, "What is it?" + +"It's a tall building," said Mom, "It's called a sky-scraper." + +Lizzie was amazed. She wanted to get closer and see it even better. So they went inside and ordered a ride up to the top. + +When they got to the top, it was even more amazing. They could see the city stretching out below, and all the people and lights. Lizzie felt like she was in a whole new world. + +"Wow!" she said. "This is the best trip ever!" +One night, a mommy and her little girl went for a walk outside. It was dark and the moon was bright. Its white light made everything pale and the stars were glowing. + +Suddenly, the girl spotted a knife lying on the ground. She excitedly ran over to pick it up. + +Mommy asked her, "What is it, honey?" + +The little girl beamed and said, "It's a knife, mommy! It's glowing!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's pretty, isn't it? But we should put it back where we found it - it's not ours to keep." + +The little girl placed the knife back on the ground, but she still felt the glow of it in her heart. +Sandy was a little girl who loved eating soup. Every morning, her mom would make her a delicious pot of soup for breakfast. + +Sandy couldn't wait for it to be ready. She jumped up from the table and said, "Mom, is the soup ready?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's almost done, it just needs to rise a bit more." + +So Sandy waited. She watched the soup carefully as it bubbled in the pot. Soon enough, it started to rise and Sandy knew it was ready. + +When her mom served the soup, Sandy tasted it and said with a happy smile, "Delicious! Thank you, mom!" + +Her mom was so glad to see her little Sandy so happy. She was so pleased that Sandy also enjoyed her delicious soup. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so excited because today was her birthday. To make it even better, her mom had an offer for her! + +Mom: "It's your special day and I have something special for you. Here, I have an apple for you. It's delicious and red." + +The little girl was so happy and she reached out to take the apple. But when she looked at it closer, she noticed something strange. + +Little girl: "Mommy, this apple isn't real. It's fake!" + +Mom: "Yes, it's fake! But it's okay, because I brought you a real one too. Here, take this one. It's yummy and crunchy." + +The little girl was delighted as she took the real apple and bit into it. It was delicious and she ate it until there was nothing left. She smiled and thanked her mom for the special offer. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and very happy. He always wanted to have money. One day Tom went to visit his best friend. His friend had saved some money in a paper bag. The bag was a brown paper bag, and it was folded very nicely. Tom loved looking at the bag and wanted to have his own money too. He asked his friend, "Can I have money like that too?" His friend said, "Yes, of course. I can show you how to fold the money so it stays safe." + +Tom was overjoyed. He said, "Yes please! Show me how to fold it." His friend smiled and took out some money from the bag. He showed Tom how to fold the notes in half and put them in the bag. He said, "See, that's how you keep your money safe. Now you try it." + +Tom happily took out some notes and tried to fold it. His friend was very patient and showed him how to fold it again and again. Soon Tom got the hang of it and was able to fold it correctly. He said, "I can do it. Now I have my own money to save!" Tom's friend smiled and said, "Good job!" and they both hugged each other. From then on, Tom kept his money safe in his brown paper bag. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. Her name was Lily. She liked to play outside with her mommy and daddy. + +One day, Lily saw something strange. She saw a big, long towel on her lawn. It was really long, and it was bright blue. Lily asked her daddy, "What's that?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "This is a special kind of towel. It's for grownups. We tie it around their necks." + +Lily was very curious and wanted to try it on. Daddy said that it was okay, but only for a few minutes. Lily ran to her mommy, who was cooking something in the kitchen. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Mommy got a chair and helped Lily tie the towel around her neck like a grownup. + +When Lily was done, she twirled around with a huge smile on her face. She felt so grown-up and special. Until she spoiled the towel by jumping in a mud puddle. + +Mommy and Daddy just laughed. They knew that Lily was still their special little girl. +A little girl named Jane was playing in her garden. She saw a white bunny and jumped with joy. She wanted to know how far she could jump, so she asked her Father, "Can I measure how far I can jump Daddy?" + +He said, "Yes, you can". + +And so, Jane stood in one spot and jumped as far as she could, then clapped her hands to mark the spot where she landed. + +Father said, "Very good. Let's go measure the result". + +So Father took a measuring tape and measured the distance between the spot where Jane clapped her hands and the spot she had jumped from. + +After they finished measuring, Father said, "That's a very good result". + +Jane clapped her hands in joy. She knew she was very happy with the white rabbit she had seen, and the result of her jump. +One morning, a curious little boy named Jack woke up early. He was excited to go exploring today, so he quickly got dressed and had some breakfast. + +"Where should I go today?" Jack asked himself. + +Suddenly, Jack heard his mom's voice from outside. "Jack, why don't you go for a walk and explore the hot summer beach!" + +Jack was so happy that he quickly ran downstairs and outside. When he arrived at the beach, he couldn't believe his eyes. The sand was so soft and the sea was so blue. + +Jack spent all day walking around the beach. He found lots of seashells and even made a sandcastle. After a while, he got very hot, so he decided to go for a swim and cool off. + +The water was so nice and Jack felt so happy. He stayed in the water for hours, playing with the fish and the waves. + +By the time he got out, it was already dark outside. Jack was surprised by how much he had explored on his first visit to the beach. + +He looked up at the stars and said, "I can't wait to come back again!". +Toby was a stubborn little boy. One day he wanted to play with his favourite toy truck, but it had gotten stuck. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make it move. + +He looked around and spotted an old stick. He picked it up and tried to put it into the stuck wheels of the truck. He twisted and turned the stick, but nothing happened. + +Suddenly, there was a voice. + +"Hey, Toby! What are you doing there?" + +It was Toby's dad. He had seen Toby trying to twist and turn the stick and he knew what to do. He took the stick and put it into the wheels of the truck. With a hard twist and a big turn, the stuck wheels started moving again. + +Toby was happy and excited. + +"Thanks, Daddy!" he said, giving his dad a big hug. + +From that day on, Toby knew that with a good twist and a big turn, anything can be unstuck. +Willy liked to play with the big blocks in the playroom. He loved building tall towers out of them, and pushing them down. But his baby sister wanted to join too, so Willy insisted she could play also. + +Willy explained the structure of the game. They both had to take turns to build the tower, each one putting one block on at a time. Willy wanted it to be fair, so he would put one on, then his sister could put one on, then he could put one on again and so on. + +His sister didn't quite understand, so Willy tried again. He took one block, showed it to her and said, "My block. Your block. My block. Your block." His sister smiled and nodded her head. + +When they started playing, Willy's sister didn't want to stop. She was having too much fun. But Willy insisted they had to, so they could pack it away and move on to something else. + +Willy and his baby sister smiled and hugged each other before going off to find something new to play with. +Sally and Bobby were very good friends. Every day they went outside to play. One day, Sally decided to organize a picnic for them. She went to the store to buy some yummy food. + +Bobby got excited when Sally came back with the groceries. He asked, "What did you get?" + +"Take a look!" Sally replied, smiling. She had a bag full of yummy things, like apples and potatoes. She said, "Let's start organizing the picnic!" + +Bobby ran to get some blankets and chairs while Sally set out the food. After everything was organized, they had an amazing picnic. They ate the yummy apples and potatoes and enjoyed playing together in the nice weather. + +The two friends had a wonderful day, playing and eating with their amazing picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy called Pat. Pat had a very soft fur and everyone loved to pet him. One day, Pat went to the park and he could hear two kids shouting and fighting. + +Pat slowly went closer and noticed that the kids were both very mad and were trying to take a toy away from each other. He felt sad seeing them shout and fight like that. + +Suddenly, Pat had an idea to help them. He quickly ran to them and barked very loudly. The kids were scared and they stopped fighting. + +The kids suddenly realized Pat was trying to help them and they started feeling bad for fighting. They smiled and hugged each other and held hands very tight. Pat smiled and was very happy. + +The kids thanked Pat and they played together with the toy until the sun went down. Pat felt proud and he knew that fighting is not the way. +Tommy was a small boy. He was three years old and loved to explore. Every day he would run around, playing and having fun. + +One day he decided to go to the beach. He wanted to explore the sand and the sea. So he got his bucket, grabbed his shovel and ran down to the beach. + +When he got there, he was so excited. The beach was wide and the sand was warm. He started to run around. But then he saw something. He saw an old man trying to balance on a tightrope. The old man was trying hard, but his feet kept slipping. + +Tommy looked at him and felt bad. He wanted to help. + +"I wish I could help," Tommy said. + +The old man looked at Tommy and smiled. + +"Don't worry, little one," the old man said. "I have been doing this for a long time. I can do it myself." + +Tommy watched as the old man kept trying and eventually he managed to balance on the tightrope. + +He cheered for the old man and the old man thanked him. Then Tommy went back to playing in the sand. He felt happy that he was able to help. +Peter and Mommy were walking in the park. Mommy looked up at the sky and said "Oh, Peter, look at that bright sunflower! Isn't it beautiful?" Peter smiled and said, "Yup!" + +Mommy and Peter continued to walk around the park. When they passed a different sunflower, Mommy stopped and said, "Peter, this sunflower reminds me of you. It's so bright and happy, just like you!" Peter laughed and said, "I'm a sunflower too!" + +Mommy bent down, hugged Peter and said, "Yes, you are! That's why I wanted to remind you of how special and bright you are. You can always be a sunflower and make the world a brighter place!" Peter hugged his mommy and smiled, happy to be reminded of how bright he was. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Anna. She was very special because she could make things happen. People called this ‘magic’ but it was really Anna creating something new. + +Anna wanted to sell her creations at a market. So, one morning she woke up early and set off. + +In the market there were all sorts of wares; toys, food and lots of other things. Anna had brought the most beautiful flowers to sell. "Are they good?" asked the customers, and Anna smiled happily and said "yes!" + +When the day was done, Anna went home with lots of coins. She was happy because she had created something special with her magic. +Once upon a time there was a old lock. It sat in the same spot for a long time and never moved. One day a boy came along. He saw the lock and asked his mom, "What is it?" + +"It's a old lock," she replied. She bent down and pulled it from the ground. + +The boy was excited. He asked his mom, "What does it do?" + +His mom smiled. She carefully displayed the lock in the sunlight. The metal shone and glinted. + +"It opens," she said. She pointed to the keyhole. + +The boy grinned and asked his mom, "Can I try?" + +She smiled and nodded. She handed him the key and said, "Go ahead, give it a try!" + +The boy carefully slid the key into the lock and turned. He heard a click and jumped with joy as the lock opened. He was so proud and showed his mom with a wide grin. + +She smiled and said, "Good job!" + +And that is how the boy opened his first old lock. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl. The little girl was three and was named Emma. + +One day, mommy said to Emma, "Let's go for a walk!" Emma put on her shoes and they went outside. +It was a fine day - the sky was blue and the grass was so green. + +Mommy and Emma walked and they came to a park. There was a tall slide and Emma wanted to climb it. +Mommy said, "Be careful Emma, be sure to turn around before you come down!" + +So Emma went to the top of the tall slide and she turned around. She looked out into the park. +All around her the trees were yellow and red. Emma smiled and called out, "Mommy, it's so pretty!" +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is very fine Emma." + +Emma turned around and slid down the slide. It was so fun! She ran up again and went down five more times. + +When the sun started to go down, Emma and mommy went home. The sky was a beautiful blue and Emma had a great day. +Mrs.Bee was very careful. She had ten rows of flowers in her garden and she wanted to make sure they grew nicely. She watered them each day, and when the sun was shining, she sang gently to them. + +One day, Mrs.Bee noticed a little caterpillar. It was very small and crawling carefully over the petals of one of the flowers. She watched it increase in size as it enjoyed the warmth of the sun. + +Mrs.Bee smiled and said, "Hello caterpillar! Are you sure you're being careful not to damage any of my lovely flowers?" + +The caterpillar looked up and said, "Yes, I'm being careful! I'm enjoying the warmth of the sun. Thank you for looking after all these rows of flowers. They look very pretty!" + +Mrs.Bee smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them! I'm sure they'll keep growing if I'm careful." + +And they did! Mrs.Bee's beautiful garden was full of brightly coloured flowers that made her very happy. +Jimmy was playing in his sandbox. He filled it up with sand and then found his favorite toy - a toy car. When he held the car up, he noticed something really cool - right next to his sandbox was a great frame! + +He looked at it with fascination. The frame was so tall he couldn't see the top of it. He walked around it and admired its colorful sides. He wanted to see what was on the other side so he stepped closer towards it. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice call out to him. It was his dad! He said "Jimmy, what do you say we dive into this frame?" Jimmy was really excited. He knew he had to jump into the frame and explore it. + +Jimmy and his dad had a great time. They ran around in the frame and played all kinds of imaginary games. They even pretended the frame was an ocean and they were swimming sharks. At the end of the day, they were both tired but it was a great adventure! +One day, Tom and his mommy went to the store. Tom was very excited to see all the things the store had! He saw candy, toys and lots of other fun things. + +Tom's mommy told him "Let's go get you some new clothes". Tom liked clothes, so he smiled and skipped after his mommy. + +As they shopped, Tom noticed something very special. It was a printing machine! He asked his mommy "What does that do?" + +His mommy replied "That's a printing machine. It can print pictures". + +Tom was so excited that he jumped up and down and shouted "I want to see it print!" + +His mommy said "Ok, we can see it print. But first, let's get your clothes." + +Tom and his mommy got the clothes, and then they walked over to the printing machine. Tom was so eager to see the machine in action, but it didn't work. "Uh oh, it looks troubled", Tom's mommy said. + +Tom was disappointed, but he was glad they could still get back to the store. They found a store employee who fixed the machine, and soon they were able to see it print a picture! + +Tom was so happy that he gave his mommy a big hug. After that, they went back to the store to pick out some more fun things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe lived in a farmhouse with his mom and dad. One day, Joe and his parents heard a loud noise coming from outside. His dad looked outside, and shouted: "It's a tornado!" Joe was scared, so he ran to his mom, and she held him close. + +The wind was loud, and the sky was dark. It was a rough tornado, and Joe was shaking! Joe and his family stayed in the house and waited. They heard a loud thumping sound, then suddenly the noise stopped. + +Joe asked his dad, "What was that noise?" His dad said, "That was the tornado running away!" Joe was happy, and laughed. Then, he heard his mom calling, "Everyone come here!" Joe ran to his mom and saw a surprise - four furry puppies! His mom said, "We found the puppies running around after the tornado". + +Joe was so excited. He hugged each puppy, and played with them all day. From that day on, Joe would always remember the rough tornado and the puppies they found afterwards. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who was very foolish. One day, he tried to balance on a stick like a tightrope walker. He wobbled and swayed on the stick, but he couldn't keep his balance. + +Suddenly, a small voice said, "Hey, you! Be careful!" + +The giant was surprised to see a little girl standing there. He asked her, "How can I keep my balance?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Simple! Keep your feet on the stick and don't move too much!" + +The giant did as the girl said and soon he was balancing on the stick very steadily. The girl cheered and clapped as the giant waved to her. + +The giant thanked the girl and said, "You are very wise for one so small!" With that, the giant went on his way, happily balancing on the stick. +Daddy Mark was a busy man. He had a lot of letters to write. He was sitting at the table writing letters when his little daughter came in. She was nosy, so she wanted to see what Daddy was doing. She asked, "What are you writing?" + +Daddy Mark smiled, "See these letters? I am writing to make people happy." + +The little girl clapped her hands and said, "Can I help?" + +"Yes, you can help me," said Daddy Mark. "But first, let's find some markers." The little girl ran to find markers and when she came back, they sat together and marked the letters. + +When they were done, Daddy Mark put the letters in an envelope and said, "See, now you helped make people happy." The little girl smiled and hugged Daddy Mark. It was a special day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Laura. She liked to play outside with all of her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big, dirty kite in the sky, flapping in the wind. They all stood there and stared at it with amazement. + +"Can I have a turn?" Laura asked. + +"No, it's too far up there. You can't get it," said her friend. + +"But that's not fair! Everyone should be able to play with it," she said. + +Laura's friend smiled. He had an idea. "Let's make our own kite. We can find some rope, a stick, and pieces of cloth. Then, we can fly it together." + +So, the friends went on a mission to find the materials they needed and they soon had everything ready. They tied it all together and made a big, beautiful kite. But Laura's friend noticed that it was a bit filthy. + +"Let's clean it before we fly it," says Laura's friend. + +So, everyone found a rag and some swimming pool water and they worked together to make their kite sparkle in the sun. Once it was clean and dry, it was time to fly it. + +They ran outside, threw the kite up in the air and watched it soar. Laura and her +Timmy wanted to play a game. He grabbed his pan, and shouted 'Let's pretend!'. His mummy smiled and joined him. Timmy held the pan and tapped it like a drum. Duh, duh, duh! They both laughed and his mummy said, 'Let's pretend this pan is a boat!' Timmy jumped up and down with excitement, 'Yes!' + +Timmy and mummy pretended they were on the boat, sailing away. Timmy let his imagination run wild - he talked to fish underwater and sailed to far away places. After a while, the boat ran into dull seas. Timmy looked around and said, 'Where are we?'. Mummy laughed and said, 'Let's use our imaginations.' + +So they imagined they were going through a forest full of animals. They got scared when they saw a lion but soon the lion became their friend. They laughed and laughed until it was time to go home. + +Timmy said goodbye to his pan and went to sleep with a big smile on his face. He had gone on an amazing adventure and had so much fun pretending. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy and their little girl, Stella. Every night, mommy and daddy helped Stella fold all her dark blankets and put them away in the closet. Stella thought folding was fun! + +One day, when mommy and daddy took Stella to the store, she saw something she had never seen before. It was a package of dark meat! Stella asked mommy if they could get it and she said yes. + +When they got home, daddy cooked the dark meat in the pan. Then mommy, daddy and Stella sat at the table and ate together. Stella said, "The meat tastes yummy!" and then she gave mommy and daddy big hugs. + +Stella was so happy they had folded all the blankets that morning, because that made enough room at the table for the whole family to eat together. +Once there was a little girl named Kiki and she loved to play. One day, Kiki decided to play hide and seek with her family. She found the perfect spot and decided to give it a try. + +Kiki tied a blanket around her eyes and started counting. She shouted, "One, two, three, go!" + +Kiki's family started looking and Kiki had to stay very still so they wouldn't find her. She was alert, listening to the sound of their footsteps and trying to guess which direction they were going. + +Suddenly, Kiki heard her brother right beside her. She jumped and shouted, "Ah-ha! I found you!" + +Kiki's brother laughed and said, "I'm very sneaky!" Kiki laughed too and untied her blindfold. It was a great game and they all had lots of fun. +One day, Darren the dog wanted to go for a ride. He put his paws on the bike and looked at his owner, Jack. Jack said, "Can you ride?" and Darren barked. So Jack smiled and put his helmet on Darren. + +They rode to the park, and Darren had lots of fun. He ran around chasing birds, and said "hello" to other dogs too. + +Then they stopped at a shop and Darren saw a mug in the window. It was a special mug with spots on it, and Darren wanted to have it. He pawed at the window and said, "Please! Please!" But Jack said, "No, Darren. That is naughty." + +Then they left the shop and went home. Darren was sad but he was happy too because he had been on a nice ride. And he knew that next time, if he was good, he might be able to ride to the shop again! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. Mommy was holding a cup of coffee, but it was broken. She sighed and said, "Oh no, my coffee is broken." Daddy said, "I'll get you a new one. Don't worry." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Thank you." Then Daddy went to the kitchen to get Mommy a new cup of coffee. + +When Daddy came back with the coffee, Mommy said, "Oh, thank you. I feel better now!" Daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetheart." + +They both enjoyed their coffee and went on their way. +Once upon a time there was a little pirate. The pirate loved to wander. He explored far and wide looking for treasure. + +One day, he set off on a daring journey. He wandered on a creaky old boat, singing happy sea shanties as he went. + +Suddenly, a huge sea monster appeared. The pirate was very scared. He yelled, "Ahoy! Go away!" + +But the monster just laughed. It said, "You look embarrassed. Where is your treasure?" + +The little pirate looked at the monster with his brave pirate eyes. He said, "I will never give away my treasure! So shiver me timbers, away with you!" + +The monster was not pleased. But it knew that pirates are strong and brave. So it had to leave and the pirate was safe. + +The pirate went back to his boat and continued to wander. He kept searching for treasure until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Sue. She was only three years old and was very excited to try her new pen. She got it from her big sister and she couldn't wait to try it out. + +So, early morning Sue ran to her room and grabbed the pen. She started drawing on the ceiling. She said to herself, “I’m going to succeed!†+ +Suddenly, her big sister walked in to the room and looked at the ceiling. She said with surprise, “You did it, Sue! You succeeded! Well done!†+ +Sue smiled proud at her big sister and hugged her. + +Just then, Sue started feeling sleepy. She wanted to go to bed, but she had done such a good job drawing on the ceiling that her sister said she should stay up a bit longer and show her mum and dad. + +Sue was so proud of her work she stayed up a bit longer, though she was still very sleepy. + +When mum and dad finally came in the house, Sue proudly showed them the drawing on the ceiling and said, “I succeeded!†+ +Mum and Dad couldn't help but smile at Sue's achievements. They gave her a big hug before sending her off to bed with her pen in hand ready for more successes. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a very helpful bear. The bear was always helping everyone in the forest. +One day, the bear was carrying a big folder that was full of papers. He was looking for someone to help him with it. +He saw a rabbit and said, "Rabbit, will you help me carry this folder?" +The rabbit said, "Yes, of course!" +The bear and the rabbit carried the folder together until they found a place to put it down. +The bear was happy and said, "Thank you for being so helpful, Rabbit!" +The Rabbit smiled and said, "You're welcome." +The bear then asked one more favor. He said, "Rabbit, will you quit with me?" +The rabbit said, "Sure, what do you want to quit?" +The bear replied, "Let's quit being so helpful all the time and just have a little fun!" +The rabbit laughed and said, "That sounds great! Let's do it!" +So, the bear and the rabbit quit being so helpful and enjoyed the rest of their day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a small house with a chimney at the top. Inside the house was a frightened mouse. The mouse did not like being so scared, but he valued his safety, so he stayed inside and kept quiet. + +One day, the mouse heard a loud noise coming from the chimney. The noise was strange, but the mouse took a brave breath and poked his head from the top of the chimney. To his surprise, there was a tiny bird perched on the edge. + +The mouse said, "hello, bird! What are you doing up so high?" + +The bird replied, "I'm not scared. I value the view from here!" + +The mouse thought that was very brave of the bird and knew he could trust her. + +The mouse smiled and said, "me too! Let's be friends!" + +The bird and mouse remained friends and valued each other's company. They even sang together in the chimney every day. And the mouse never felt scared again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mina. Mina loved playing with her balloons. She had bright pink ones, red ones, and blue ones, too. + +One day Mina went to the park with her mom. She brought a yellow balloon. She was happy and ran around the park holding it. Suddenly, a gust of wind came out of nowhere and blew Mina's beloved yellow balloon away. + +Mina started to cry and her mom said, "Don't worry, Mina. We will go get a new balloon and make it even sweeter." They went to a store and bought a big, purple balloon for Mina. + +Mina was so excited that she jumped around and hugged it. Then, the store clerk let them know it was time to close the door. He said, "Come on in, quickly, before the door freezes!" + +Mina and her mom scurried in and, just in time, the door froze shut. Everyone was safe and, as they left the store, Mina hugged her sweet, new purple balloon. +Mia and her daddy were walking across the grass when they stopped to look up. The sunrise was beautiful and calm in the morning. Mia gasped in amazement and asked her daddy, “What is that?†+ +“That, my dear, is a sunrise,†he said. + +Mia watched as the sun began to cover the sky. She saw the amazing colours and squealed with joy. + +“Ooh look, Daddy! The sun is so big,†she said. + +“Yes, it is,†he said. + +Mia and her daddy watched the sunrise together until it was time to move on. Mia smiled as she thought about the calm sunrise. +Once there was a girl named Lisa. She was 3 years old and very happy. Everywhere she went, she would always smile. + +One day, she went outside and saw a big tree. She loved the tree and wished she could hug it. Lisa ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I love the tree. Can I please hug it?" + +Her mom smiled. "Sure, Darling," she said. + +So Lisa ran and hugged the tree with all her might. She could feel the bark against her skin and she loved it. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"What are you doing?" the voice said. + +Lisa was scared and stepped back from the tree. When she looked up, she saw a bad monster. The monster was trying to scare her, but Lisa wasn't scared. + +She looked the monster in the eye and said, "I love this tree. May I hug it?" + +The monster smiled and said, "Of course you can. I love this tree too." + +Lisa was so happy and hugged the tree again. She loved the tree and wished she could stay there forever. +It was a normal day and Jack was walking to the office. His friends were there, and he wanted to join them. He knocked on the door, and his friend Zack opened it. "Hi Jack!" he said. + +Jack smiled and asked, "Can I join you?" Zack nodded and stepped aside so Jack could come in. + +Inside the office, they had fun. They played and laughed together. It was great! + +Soon it was time to go home. Jack said goodbye to his friends and they all agreed to join together again tomorrow. + +Jack waved as he started walking home. It had been a normal day with his friends, and he was happy! +Jimmy was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a squirrel and gasped. He pointed towards it and asked his mother, "Momma, what is that?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That, Jimmy, is a squirrel. It's a very friendly animal." + +Jimmy started to walk towards the squirrel, but his mom stopped him. She said, "Jimmy, we need to be careful. We don't want to scare the squirrel." + +Jimmy nodded and stayed by his mom. He watched the squirrel and smiled. He said, "Momma, can I recommend the squirrel?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Jimmy, you can recommend the squirrel. Let's give it a mild pet. We can do it together." + +So Jimmy and his mom walked up to the squirrel and gave it a gentle pet. The squirrel chirped and jumped away, scurrying up a tree. + +Jimmy laughed and said, "Momma, I really enjoyed recommending the squirrel!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Me too, Jimmy. Me too." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to explore, so one day she decided to go for a walk. + +She saw a lake that sparkled and glittered in the sunshine. It looked so inviting, she just had to come closer and have a look. + +When Lucy got to the lake, it was very noisy. There were lots of animals making all kinds of sounds - frogs croaking, ducks quacking, and birds tweeting. She laughed and said "Hi everyone!" + +Suddenly, a loud voice said "Hello Lucy!" She jumped in surprise and saw it was a friendly fish. "Come jump in the lake with me!" he said. + +Lucy smiled and shook her head. "Thanks but I'm still too scared," she said. The fish laughed and said "Come here then!" and swam away. Lucy waved goodbye and watched as the fish disappeared in the sunny lake. +Once, there was a group of friends who wanted to go on an adventure. They all noticed a small, modest house in the forest. They knocked on the door and a friendly old man opened it. + +"Hello, my friends!" said the old man. "Is there something I can help you with?" + +The group of friends explained they wanted to explore the jungle. The old man smiled and said, "Yes, I can show you a good place to explore. Come inside, I need to get my walking stick." + +The old man grabbed his walking stick, and the group of friends followed him. He showed them a magical path that led to a clearing, where they saw lots of amazing creatures. + +They noticed a small, modest bird perching on a tree. Everyone was so excited and watched it in awe. The old man smiled and said, "This little bird can show you around. Follow it and you'll find lots of things to explore!" + +The group of friends thanked the old man, and followed the bird down the path. They all had a wonderful adventure, and noticed more and more interesting things as they went. +Once there was a little girl named Ruth. She was 3 years old and she liked to explore. One day she saw a pit in her backyard. It was dark, deep and scary. She had never seen it before. She wanted to know what was in it, so she stepped inside. + +When she got there, Ruth saw a lot of things that had been thrown away. She was frustrated and didn't know what to do. All of sudden, a funny little creature appeared in the corner. Ruth was so surprised, she yelled out in fear. + +The creature said, "Don't be scared! I used to live here, until one day the pit was cleaned out. Now I want to help you make it a better place. So let's change it together!" + +Ruth smiled and said, "Let's do it!" + +So the two of them worked hard, collecting garbage and cleaning up the pit. Finally, after a few days, the pit looked much better! Ruth was so happy that she had changed the pit. From then on she and the creature were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She had long, golden hair and liked to wear a pretty white veil. + +The princess was very happy but she also wanted something more. She decided to go on a journey to find it. + +The princess travelled far and wide until she found what she was looking for. It was an impressive palace and the princess was so excited. She promised herself that one day she would live in a palace like this. + +When the princess arrived at the palace, she encountered a magical fairy. The fairy said to the princess: + +"If you can pass three tests, then your wish will come true," said the fairy. + +The princess was delighted and said: "Yes, I promise to do it!" + +The princess passed the tests with flying colors and, as promised, she was granted her wish. She lived happily ever after in the impressive palace. +One day, Tom and his dad were going camping. Tom was very excited to go camping. He had his trusty equipment and was ready for the adventure ahead. + +When they arrived at the campsite, Tom was taken aback. It was so beautiful! His dad set up the camp and soon they were ready to explore. + +Tom noticed a river. He looked around and he noticed a big fish swimming in the water. He was excited and quickly grabbed his fishing rod. + +Tom baited his hook with a juicy worm and cast his line out. It wasn't long before his rod bent at the top, indicating a fish had taken the bait. + +Tom used his mighty strength to reel in the catch and it was a big fish! His dad cheered him on and praised him for his sharp focus. It was a great day of fishing and it made Tom feel very proud. +Molly and her Dad went outside to play. They saw a beautiful landscape. The sky was clear and there were trees, flowers and a river. It was a nice day for playing. + +Molly said to her Dad, "'Look at the pretty view! Can we go closer? Pleeease?" + +Her Dad smiled and said, "'Sure! Let's go pay it a visit." He took her hand and they walked across the grass to the river. + +The water was so clear that they could see fish swimming in the water. Molly gasped. + +"Wow! This is so good to see," she said. + +Molly and her Dad ran around the river and explored the landscape. Molly found a lot of cool things like bugs and rocks that she liked to pick up and look at. + +When they were done, they went back home. But every time they passed a landscape, Molly would look up and smile. She had paid it a visit and she would never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a school. It had a big, black blackboard that was icy cold. One day Jamie the 3 year old went to school and saw the blackboard. He wanted to draw on it like he did at home. He asked his teacher if it was okay to draw on the blackboard. "Of course!" said the teacher. + +So Jamie got some chalk and drew a beautiful rainbow on the board. But then something bad happened. The chalk started to burn. Smoke filled the room and everyone started to cough. The teacher quickly grabbed the fire extinguisher and put out the fire. + +The blackboard was a big mess and Jamie was sad. He didn't mean to make the blackboard burn. The teacher gave Jamie a hug and said, "It's okay. You can draw on the board again tomorrow." Jamie was so happy! He couldn't wait to draw another rainbow on the blackboard. +Once upon a time, an old man lived in a small house with a thermometer on the wall. On a hot summer day, the old man seemed very tired and poor. + +The thermometer showed it was even hotter outside. The old man's neighbor, a young girl, saw him from her window and came over to ask what was wrong. + +The old man replied, "I seem poor because I can't afford air conditioning, and it's hot outside." + +The young girl thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can help!" + +The girl ran home, got some ice cubes, and put them in a bowl. She brought the bowl over to the old man and told him to put his feet in the ice. The old man did as he was told, and soon he felt much better. + +The old man thanked the young girl and said, "Thank you, my friend. You are very kind." + +The young girl smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there was a special jet. It flew up in the sky so high. One day, the jet saw something amazing. + +The jet shouted, "Surprise!" + +The jet saw a big, round, yellow moon in the night sky. It felt so happy. + +The jet said, "What a nice surprise!" + +The jet flew around the moon a few times, feeling tight and excited all the way round. The jet was amazed and couldn't believe it was true! + +When it finished going around, the jet asked the moon, "Were you surprised too?" + +The moon said, "Yes, my friend. I was very surprised too!" + +The jet and the moon giggled. They were both so happy to have shared this special surprise. +John was very excited as he looked out the window. He had been dreaming of his first bow for weeks and now he was finally getting it. He watched as his dad pulled a thin, black case out of the trunk. + +"Who's ready to go bow hunting?" his dad asked, standing tall. + +"Me!" John shouted with excitement. His dad smiled and put the bow in his hands. John felt the thin, smooth leather and and held the bow up to get a better view. + +His dad then gave him a few lessons on how to shoot a bow. "Stretch the bowstring back, point at your target, and let go when you're ready." he said. + +John carefully followed all the instructions, and when he pulled the bowstring back, he felt a sense of pride. Then, he let go of the bowstring and watched as the arrow soared through the air and hit the target! + +John's wide eyes looked up in amazement as his dad patted him on the back. "Way to go! You did it!" his dad said. + +John smiled, feeling so proud of himself. He had done it and he couldn't wait to tell everyone back home what he had done. Today was definitely one of the best days ever. +Once upon a time, there was a panda. He was sack and very sad. He went around looking for someone who could help him. He finally found a kind man who wanted to help. + +The man asked the sad panda, "Why are you so sad?" + +The panda replied, "I was treated very harshly. All I need is a hug." + +The man smiled kindly and gave the panda a big hug. The panda felt happy and thanked the kind man. The man said, "You are welcome, little one. Go and make yourself happy." + +The panda smiled and ran off. He felt happy and free and he never felt so sack again. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl named Katie who was always kind to everyone. She was very bright in school, and so her parents hired a tutor to help her learn more. She couldn't wait to learn what the tutor had to teach her! + +One day, the tutor came over to Katie's house to give her a lesson. She was a bit nervous but tried not to show it. They got to work right away, and within an hour Katie had learned something new. She was so excited! + +After the lesson, her mom came into the room to check on them. She saw how brilliant Katie had been and asked, "What did you learn today?" + +Katie smiled and said, "The tutor showed me how to act in different scenarios. It was so much fun!" + +The mom was very proud of her daughter and said, "That is brilliant! Keep acting and learning more from the tutor!" + +Katie smiled again and said, "I will, mom!" And she did. Every day the tutor came, Katie would act out what she had learned and become more and more brilliant. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kate. She loved to play and have fun. One day, Kate found a bottle of perfume on the floor. She opened it and a strong scent filled the air. + +Kate wanted to show her mom and dad, so she ran to the living room. Her dad was very upset when he saw what she had. + +"Kate," he said, "this bottle of perfume doesn't belong to us, so we must put it away". + +Kate tried to explain that she found it, but her dad said, "Be quiet now, Kate. We need to find the person who lost it and return it". + +Kate was disappointed, but she helped her dad polish the bottle until it was shiny and looked new again. Then, they went out to search for the person. + +At last, they returned the bottle to its rightful owner. The owner was so happy to get it back. She thanked them both with a hug and a smile. + +Kate felt happy and proud that she was able to help. From that day on, she always polishes any item that she finds on the ground. +Once upon a time there lived a fly who loved to dive. Every day he would dive up and down, up and down, chasing after the sun. But one day, a bird came and tried to catch the fly. + +The fly dived and soared, trying to get away. The bird chased after him, flapping her wings. + +Suddenly, the bird swooped down and attacked the fly! She tried to grab him with her talons, but the fly was too fast. + +The fly dived away and shouted, "No! Please don't hurt me!" + +The bird said, "I'm sorry, I just don't want you getting too close to my nest." + +The fly understood, so he said goodbye and flew away. He dived and soared, higher and higher, chasing after the sun once again. + +The fly was happy. He was free and no one could hurt him. +Little Jack was excited for the day. He wanted to get outside and play in the park. Dad had something else in mind. He took Jack to the river. + +"Why are we here, Dad?" asked Jack. + +"We are going to go fishing," Dad replied. + +Jack was delighted. Dad gave him a stick and showed him how to cast the line into the river. Jack was having a great time. + +After a while, Dad announced that it was time to reel in the fish. Jack reeled in the line, eager to see what was there. He was surprised to see that he caught a fish! It was fat and gold and shimmering in the sun. + +Dad said, "Let's take it home and eat it". + +Jack was excited. But before they could do that, Dad revealed a small strip of paper. + +"All the fish in this river need to be released," Dad said. "We just measure and record how big it is." + +Jack quickly measured the fish and wrote down the number. Then he let the fish go. It swam away fast. + +"We can measure more fish," Dad said. + +Jack was so happy, he ran back to the river to start fishing again. +Billy was a playful three year old. He loved to explore and play around the park. One day when he was playing, he noticed something strange. It was a shiny, metallic weapon lying on the ground. + +Billy wondered what it was, so he walked up to it and picked it up. When he held it tightly in his little hand, it felt cold and he wanted to know more about it. + +Suddenly, he heard someone yelling. It was his mother calling him. She told him to put the weapon down and come back towards her. Billy listened to his mother and put the weapon down on the ground. + +Billy ran back towards his mother and asked her what the weapon was. She explained to him that it was dangerous and not something he should have picked up. Billy was sad at first, but then his mother laughed and said he was lucky because it was just a toy. + +Billy was pleased and smiled. He enjoyed playing with his toy weapon and showed it off to his friends. He knew he shouldn't touch real weapons but he still had fun being playful with his new toy. +Once there was a girl called Jill. She loved to play and have fun. Today, she wanted to take a quiz. She was excited and curious. + +Jill went to her big brother Joe and asked him for help. + +"Please Joe, can you help me with my quiz?" asked Jill. + +Joe smiled and said, "Sure I can, Jill!" + +Joe showed Jill the quiz. He was very generous with his time and patience, explaining the questions and helping her think of the answers. + +Eventually they had finished the quiz. After they were done, Joe and Jill stared at each other and smiled. Then they both laughed and hugged. + +Jill was really grateful, and thanked Joe for being so generous. Joe just laughed and said it was no problem at all. + +The two hugged again and agreed to do another quiz together soon. +One day, Jack and Lucy were playing in the park. Jack saw a boat in the distance and said, "Look Lucy, a boat!" + +Lucy asked, "Where does it go?" + +Jack said, "It'll carry us to an island. Come, let's get in." + +So Jack and Lucy hopped into the boat and set sail. + +The boat was very heavy and the waves were big. But Jack and Lucy kept rowing, and after a while, they made it to the island. + +Jack and Lucy were so happy. They picked up shells, sang songs and ran around the island. + +Then it was time to go back. They gathered their shells and hopped back into the boat. It was still heavy, but they managed to carry it back to the shore. + +As Jack and Lucy arrived at the pier, they heard a loud cheer. Their parents were standing on the shore, cheering and clapping. + +Jack and Lucy smiled and waved back. Then they carried their shells home. They had so much fun! +One sunny day, a daddy and a son went to the park. The son was very happy. He saw many things he liked. There were swings, a slide and even a pond. + +Suddenly, they saw a gun on the ground. + +"Oh no, be very careful son," said Daddy. + +The son was very curious. He wanted to get the gun, so he started crawling to get it. + +Daddy got very scared and tried to stop him, but it was too late. + +The son squeezed the gun, but it was very tricky. He couldn't squeeze it the right way and it almost fell on him. + +Daddy was holding his breath. Then finally, with a careless pull, the son managed to squeeze the gun. + +Daddy took a deep breath and quickly took the gun away from his son. + +The son was a bit disappointed, but also relieved. Daddy patted his son on the head and said, "It's okay, let's go play now." + +The son happily smiled and they both went to play in the park. The sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing and life was good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Pete. Pete was three years old and he loved to explore the world. + +One day, Pete wanted to visit something special. He asked his mom, "Will you take me on a visit?" + +His mom said, "Yes! Lets go to the park!" + +At the park, they found a very empty pond. The water was not clean, it was rotten. The water was a yucky green color. + +Pete asked, "Why is it like this, Mama?" + +Mom whispered, "It is rotting." + +Pete said, "I don't like the rotting water. I want my visit to the park to be fun." + +So, his mom took him to a different area of the park. They found a bright, sunny meadow with lots of green, healthy grass. + +Pete smiled, satisfied, "This is much better!" He ran off to explore the meadow and have fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Jane. She was a very busy girl. She was always running and balancing things in her hands at the same time. + +One day, her mom said to her: "Jane, we are having a party tomorrow. Can you help me balance the plates?" + +Jane smiled and said: "Yes, mommy! I will help you balance them." + +The next day, Jane and her mom worked together and balanced the plates. They smiled and showed each other how they balanced them. + +When the party was ready, it was beautiful! Everyone was so happy. There was a thick layer of balloons, streamers and banners all over the room. Everyone had a great time. + +When the party was over, Jane looked around the room and said: "Mommy, I'm so glad we balanced these plates. We had a wonderful party!" +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a cozy house. They had a TV that was connected to a cable box. Every day, the family gathered around the TV to watch their favorite shows. + +One day, the cable went out. The father was very frustrated. He yelled and spoke in a rude voice. “This is the worst! I can’t believe the cable isn’t working!†+ +The mother patted him on the back and said “It’s ok, Dear. Let’s take a break and go for a walk. The cable will be back soon.†+ +The father agreed and they all put on their shoes and went outside. They walked around the neighborhood, looking at the colorful flowers and talking to their friendly neighbors. + +After a while, the family returned home and to their surprise, the cable was back! Everyone was happy and they gathered around the TV to watch their programs. + +The father smiled and said “Ah, thank goodness! This is much better than walking around the neighborhood.†+ +Everyone laughed and agreed. Then they settled in to watch their favorite shows. +It was evening and the sun began to glow. Lulu saw the pink sky and became very excited. + +"Let's play a game," she said. + +Lulu grabbed her sibling's hand and ran outside. On the grass, there was a big patch of pink flowers. The flowers glowed in the sunset. + +Lulu and her sibling laughed. Then, Lulu plucked one of the pink flowers. She hugged it and ran back inside the house. + +"Look what I'm holding," said Lulu proudly. + +Her sibling smiled and gave her a big hug. Together, they watched the sun glow until it completely disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a small duck. She was a brave duck and she liked to go on adventures. She decided to take a stroll by the big lake. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise! It was a big loud truck! It was so loud that she got scared and started to roll away from the lake. + +"Why are you running away so fast?" said a friendly rabbit. He had been sitting beside the lake, minding his own business. + +The duck stopped rolling and said "I'm scared of the truck! It's so loud! Can you help me?" + +The rabbit shook his head and said "I'm afraid I can't help you. That truck is so ignorant, it's not even listening to me!" + +The duck thought for a minute and said "I know what to do. Let's go together and find a way to make the truck go away!" + +The brave duck and the trusting rabbit both rolled together towards the truck. When they got close, the truck drove away, scared of them! They high-fived each other in celebration and then rolled back to the lake side to enjoy the beautiful view. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Mandy. Mandy wanted to explore and be independent so one day she decided to go on a big adventure. She zoomed through the forests and climbed over the hills and when she got to the top of the hill she saw a magical sight. An old witch flew over the hills on her broomstick and Mandy was excited to meet her. + +Mandy called out, "Hello Witch! Can I come and ride with you?" The witch smiled and said, "Yes of course, hop on my broomstick and I'll show you the glistening world." So Mandy hopped on the broomstick and the witch zoomed through the skies. They zoomed so fast, faster than Mandy had ever gone before. + +The witch was kind and offered Mandy to go off on her own and explore the land on her own. She said, "Feel free to zoom around, take your time and you'll be an independent girl yet!" Mandy was excited and zoomed away with her broomstick, exploring the beautiful land. + +She thanked the witch before they both went their separate ways. Mandy waved goodbye, feeling proud of her new independent adventures. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. Her name was Clarissa and she was very brave. One day Clarissa saw a scary nightmare on the wall. She was scared but she knew she had to be brave. So she decided to climb the wall to try to fight it. She inched closer and closer until finally she was standing in front of the nightmare. She was so brave. + +The nightmare smiled and said, "Hello Clarissa, what can I do for you?" + +Clarissa smiled back and said, "I want to you to go away and never come back!" + +The nightmare replied, "If you can climb up to the top and touch the stars, I will leave." + +Clarissa thought for a moment and said, "Ok, I'll do it!" She began to climb the wall and finally she reached the top. She looked up at the stars and smiled. She touched one of the stars and the nightmare disappeared. + +Clarissa was so grateful that she had been brave enough to fight the nightmare. From that day on she was even more brave and never let anything stop her. +Henry was so hungry. He wanted something to eat. It was almost breakfast time, but he couldn't wait. He ran to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. "Let's see what I can find," he said. + +Henry found an old box of oats. He was so excited. He opened the box and put a handful in his hand. He put the oats in his mouth and bit down. They were salty and crunchy. Henry smiled because he liked the way they tasted. + +"I want more," said Henry. So, he found a bowl and filled it with oats. He sat down on the floor and began to eat. But the oats were all dirty from being in the cupboard for so long. Henry frowned. + +"Mommy," he yelled. "Mommy, can I have some clean oats please?" + +Mommy came running into the kitchen. She saw all the dirty oats in the bowl, and shook her head. "No, no, no Henry," she said. "That's not safe to eat. Let me make you something else." She got some clean oats out of the cupboard and cooked them quickly. Soon, Henry was eating his hot and delicious oatmeal. He smiled with delight. "Yummy!" he said. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet girl, named Jenny. She went on an adventure to find a light. + +Jenny walked through the dark woods and soon came to a smelly cave. She wondered what she would find inside. + +Jenny nervously stepped into the cave and looked around. Then, she saw a beautiful light in the corner of the cave. She cautiously walked up to it and held her nose. + +Jenny asked, "What is that?" + +The light replied, "It's my special treat. It tastes sweet! Would you like to try it?" + +Jenny smiled and said, "Yes please!" She leaned down and tasted the sweet light. It tasted like candy! + +Jenny smiled and thanked the light. She then skipped out of the cave, still smiling from all of the delicious candy she had tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Charlie. Charlie was three years old and loved dolphins. When Charlie opened her birthday present, she was so excited to unpack it! Inside was a beautiful and soft toy dolphin, called Flip. + +Charlie jumped with joy, and said to it, "Hello Flip! I'm so happy you're here!" + +Flip said back, "Hello Charlie! I am so happy to be here too!" + +After Charlie and Flip had a chat, she gave him a big hug and sat him on the shelf. Every day, she came home from school and would unpack all her school things and give Flip another big hug. + +Charlie and Flip were the happiest pair. Everywhere they went, they were met with smiles. People were always amazed by how beautiful Flip was! +Mummy saw a huge fierce worm in the garden. She was scared and ran away. + +"Mummy, Mummy!" shouted little Matt as he ran out of the house. + +Mummy said, "Don't go near it, Matt! It's a big fierce worm and it'll lie to you!" + +But Matt didn't listen to his mummy and ran to the worm. He asked the worm, "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The worm looked at Matt with it's beady eyes. "No, I would rather be alone," it said. + +Little Matt stood and looked at the worm with a sad expression on his face. + +Suddenly, the worm saw that Matt was sad and it said, "But if you want, I'll be your friend." + +Matt smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +The worm and Matt became good friends and played in the garden together. Now mummy was happy to see them laughing and playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Every day, she would go down to the park and play with her friends. One day, Lucy's mommy asked her to help out. + +“Can you please fold these towels for me, Lucy?†asked Mommy. + +“Okay!†Lucy said as she grabbed the towels and started to fold them neatly. + +While she was folding, Lucy noticed something strange. Her hair was standing up and almost dancing in the air! She felt a bit dizzy and funny. + +“Mommy, why is my hair dancing?†asked Lucy. + +Mommy laughed and said, “That’s called static electricity! Rub some fabric softener on your towel and it won’t happen again!†+ +So Lucy rubbed the fabric softener on her towel, and sure enough, her hair stopped dancing. Soon enough, she had finished folding all the towels. + +“Thank you for helping me out, Lucy!†said Mommy, giving her a big hug. + +From then on, whenever Lucy worked hard and helped around the house, she would remember the day her hair danced and giggle! +Mommy and Bobby went to the store. Bobby loved to go to the store because he got to pick out a vegetable for dinner. + +On this trip, he saw something special. It was big and green with tiny trees on top. + +Mommy said, "That's broccoli. Do you like it?" + +Bobby nodded excitedly and they put it in their cart. + +On the way home, it started to rain. Bobby and Mommy ran through the wet, rainy streets until they reached their house. + +Once they were inside, Mommy said, "Let's cook the broccoli now." Bobby couldn't answer because his teeth were chattering. + +Mommy smiled, "Let's get you warm first. Then we'll make our dinner." +Once upon a time there were two friends, Katie and Joe. They were hungry and saw a banana in the garden. Joe was so excited that he wanted to grab it quickly. He ran over and tried to grab it, but it was too high. Katie said, "Let me try". She jumped up to get it, and she got it! + +Joe said, "We can share it!" and he began to tear off a piece. Katie said, "Wait!". Suddenly, she noticed that the banana was bad. She said, "This banana is bad. Don't eat it!" Joe said, "Oh no! What can we do with it then?' + +Katie thought for a minute and then had an idea. She said, "Let's give the bad banana to the birds in the garden. They will love it!" Joe said, "That's a great idea!", and they both ran off to give the bad banana to the birds. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +One day, a mommy took her daughter to the park. They saw a beautiful poppy flower growing nearby. It was a big poppy with bright orange petals. The daughter was so excited, she ran over to the poppy and touched it softly. + +"Be careful, sweetie," said the mommy. "Be kind to the poppy." + +The daughter smiled and told the poppy, "Hello, little flower!" + +The poppy was so happy to make a new friend, it smiled back with its sharp green leaves. + +The daughter was delighted and hugged the poppy. The mommy was so proud of her daughter, she said, "What a kind and gentle girl you are." + +The daughter smiled and the two continued to explore the park. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Jane. She saw a stove and was just about to touch it when her mom said, "Jane, don't touch it. Stove is hot!" Jane was surprised and worried, but she had to be obedient to her mom. + +The next day, Jane and her mom were out in the park, when she saw a group of boys playing a game. Jane ignored her mom and went over to join them. She didn't realize though that they were acting ignorant, bullying a weaker little boy. Jane partied with them but then her mom ran to her and said, "Jane, that isn't nice. You mustn't ignore people like that." Jane turned red and was sad, but she knew she had to listen to her mom and stop the boys behaving so meanly. +"Mommy, what's that sound?" asked little Bob. +Mommy looked around. "That sound is a bird, Bob," she said. +"It's very interesting," said Bob. +"Yes, it's very interesting," agreed Mommy. + +Bob heard the sound again. "Mommy, can I use the sound? I want to make something." +"Yes, you could use the sound. What do you want to make?" replied Mommy. + +Bob smiled. "I want to make a song about the sound!" he said. +"That's a great idea, Bob!" said Mommy. + +Bob grabbed a few toys and put them on the floor. He then listened to the bird. After a while, he began to clap and make his own sounds. He used the bird's sound to make an interesting song. Soon he was clapping and singing, while Mommy watched and smiled. +Once there was a girl named Zoe. Zoe was three years old. One day Zoe asked her mommy to help her study. Mommy agreed and set up a cozy spot in the shade. + +Zoe sat down and opened up her study book. But as she looked around, she noticed something that made her giggle. + +Mommy asked, "What is it, Zoe?" + +"It's a pink butterfly," Zoe said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Why don't you take a break and watch it?" + +Zoe agreed and spent some time studying the pink butterfly, watching it flutter around in the shade. + +When Zoe felt like she was finished studying, she asked her mommy, "Can I go outside and play?" + +Mommy said, "Of course." Zoe smiled and ran outside and kept playing until it was time for dinner. + +The end. +It was a sunny day and Timmy wanted to go outside and have some fun. + +"Mom, can I go out and play?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, but you must be back before supper," Mom said. + +So off Timmy went, running to the playground. He laughed as he slid down the slide, and then climbed up the ladder again. + +After a while, it was time to return. Timmy remembered his mom's words and said goodbye to his friends. + +When he came home, Mom asked, "Did you pass your test, Timmy?" + +Timmy smiled brightly. "Yes, Mom. I passed with flying colors." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're so gifted! I am proud of you." + +Timmy beamed and hugged his mom tightly. He felt happy to have made her proud. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane had an old sword she liked to play with. She was clumsy, but brave. One day while she was playing, Jane felt like someone was watching her. She tried to find the owner. + +"Hello? Who's there?" Jane asked. + +There was no answer. Just then she saw a brown bear behind a bush. + +"Why are you hiding?" Jane asked. + +The bear didn't answer, so Jane picked up the sword she had been playing with. + +"Speak or I'll swing my sword," Jane warned. + +"Please don't hurt me," the bear said. "I'm scared of swords." + +Jane put down the sword. + +"It's ok," she said. "I won't hurt you." + +The bear thanked her and ran away. Jane was relieved she had used her words instead of her sword. Maybe being a bit clumsy was a good thing after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play with the nearby river. She had a little bucket, and she wanted to fill it with water. + +Her mom urged her to be careful, but the stubborn little girl wanted to do it herself. She waded into the river and began to fill the bucket with water. + +Mom noticed and came over. She grabbed the little girl and said, "You must be careful around the river!" + +But the little girl wouldn't listen. She yelled, "I don't need to be careful, I'm brave!" + +Mom sighed, and said in a gentle voice, "You are brave, but you still need to be careful around the river. It can be dangerous, honey." + +Finally, the little girl understood, and she agreed to be more careful. With a gentle laugh, Mom helped her fill the bucket with water and sent her back onto the riverbank. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to measure things. One day she found a funny bow. She decided to measure it. The girl took out the tape measure and started to measure the bow. All of a sudden she heard a noise! She looked around, but couldn't see anyone. "Hello?" she shouted. + +"Who is there?" + +A small voice came out of the bow, "It's me!" + +The little girl was very surprised. She asked, "What are you?". + +The voice answered, "I'm a magic bow. I can talk!" + +The little girl was excited. It was so funny! She asked the bow lots of questions and they talked for a long time. When the little girl had to go home, the bow said goodbye and thanked her for measuring it. + +The girl smiled and waved goodbye. She couldn't believe how fun it was to talk to a magic bow. +Once upon a time there was a pretty princess who lived in a mighty castle. The princess was very sad because her castle was broken and she couldn't fix it. + +One day, a magic fairy flew in through the castle window and said, "I can help you restore your castle, pretty princess. I have powerful magic and I can help you make your castle look mighty again." + +The princess was so excited! She said, "Please do! Thank you, kind fairy!" + +The fairy waved her wand and the princess watched as the castle was restored to its original magic. Everything was one again. + +The princess was so happy that she hugged the fairy and thanked her for restoring her castle. + +The fairy smiled and said, "Your castle will stay mighty and strong, sweet princess. Goodbye!" + +And with that, the fairy flew away and the princess was so pleased to see her castle restored. +Once upon a time, there was a man who needed a haircut. He was so busy that he didn't have time to go to the barber. So he tried to ignore his hair, but it kept getting longer and longer. + +One day, he saw a barber shop and decided to go in. He asked the barber for help. The barber said, "I can give you a fast haircut. It'll only take me a few minutes." + +The man thanked the barber and sat down in the chair. The barber cut the man's hair quickly using scissors and a razor. In no time, the man's hair was neatly trimmed. + +The man was very pleased with his new look. He thanked the barber and left the shop with a smile. From then on, he never ignored his hair again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Paige. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, her mommy asked her to take a bath. Paige didn't want to, but she resisted the urge to say no. + +Instead, she smiled and said, "Okay!" + +Mommy smiled and handed Paige her bathrobe. Paige loved how soft it was and put it on. But when she looked in the mirror, she felt guilty. Her brother didn't have to take a bath, so why did she have to? + +Mommy noticed the sad look on Paige's face. She kneeled down on the ground and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. You don't have to take a bath if you don't want to." + +Paige smiled and said, "No, I want to take a bath!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's my girl!" + +Paige walked into the bathroom with her bathrobe on and was ready to have some fun in the tub! +Once upon a time there was a flexible ornament. It was silver, green and blue and it had shiny sparkles. The ornament was called Oscar. + +One day, Oscar was walking down the street when he saw a small boy. The boy asked, "What are you?" Oscar smiled and said, "I'm an ornament." The little boy smiled back and said, "That's cool. Can I have you?" Oscar thought for a moment and then nodded. + +The boy then took Oscar home. He carefully placed him on the Christmas tree. Oscar felt so happy and excited! + +When Christmas day was over, the boy was getting ready to take down the tree. He looked at Oscar and said, "I'll never forget you, Oscar the ornament." He carefully packed up Oscar in the box. + +The next day, the boy brought Oscar back to the store. He reached into his pocket and pulled out some money. He paid for Oscar and said, "I want to finish with him now, but I'll never forget how special he was." + +The store owner smiled and said, "That's sweet of you. Come back and visit us soon!" The little boy smiled and nodded as he walked away with Oscar. He was so happy to have found a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl who loved animals. One day, she saw an advert for a safari. She was so excited. "Mum, can I go on the safari?" she asked, hoping with all her heart that her mum would say yes. + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can go. It sounds like so much fun!". + +The little girl jumped up and down in delight. + +The next day, the little girl put on her favourite safari hat and got ready for the adventure. On the safari, she saw so many animals. There were lions, elephants, giraffes and more! + +The little girl was very excited. She wanted to feed the animals. At first, the animals were scared, so the rangers gave her some special food to feed them. The animals were very hungry, so they ate it all up! + +The little girl smiled as she saw how happy the animals were. It was such a special experience for her. + +When the safari was over, the little girl went home with happy memories of the lovely animals she had fed. +"Hi, I'm Ben," said the friendly boy. + +Sandy smiled. She liked Ben. He had bright eyes and a big smile. + +Ben picked up a stick. He tried to reach for a hot balloon on a string. + +But it was too high! + +"I can't reach it," said Ben. + +Sandy could reach it. But it was very hot. She had to be careful. + +She looked around and found a ladder. + +"Let me help," she said, and climbed up the ladder. + +She held the string carefully, and pulled the balloon down. + +"Here you go!" said Sandy. + +Ben was so excited. He hugged the hot balloon. It felt normal in his arms. + +"Thank you, Sandy!" said Ben. + +"You're welcome," said Sandy. +Once upon a time, there was a lady living in an ancient house. One day, the lady was baking cookies in her kitchen when suddenly she smelled something burning. + +She opened the oven and saw that the cookies she had made were burning! The lady grabbed them quickly and put them on the counter. + +The lady then said: “Oh no! What happened?†+ +However, she couldn't find the answer. Just then, she saw a little mouse scurrying away. + +The lady said: “Ah, the mouse must have knocked something over and set the kitchen on fire!†+ +So, the lady thanked the mouse for saving her kitchen from burning. From that day on, the lady and the mouse were the best of friends! +Once there was a little girl who loved to pack. She would pack her dolls, her clothes, and sometimes her books. + +One day she was packing for a trip and she came across a scale. She decided to try it out. She stepped on it and was very surprised. The scale said she was too heavy! She had never seen such a thing before and she was hurt. + +The little girl began to cry and called for her mom. Her mom came into the room and saw the scale. "My sweet girl, don't worry. You can still go on the trip!" + +The little girl smiled and threw her arms around her mom. "Thank you, Mommy! I'm glad I don't have to pack the scale!" +Once upon a time Jonesy had a big day planned. He was so excited! He grabbed his cap and his bag and he was off. He skipped to the park and stopped. He looked around and was careful not to be careless. + +Suddenly, he heard a snap. He looked up and saw a big bag of powder. He gasped in surprise and quickly ran to pick it up. He ripped open the bag and looked inside. He was so happy. Then Jonesy heard a voice. + +"Hey!" it said. "That's my powder!" + +Jonesy looked up and saw a tall man. He was getting mad. Jonesy didn't want any trouble. He asked the man if he could keep the powder and the man thought for a minute. Then he said, + +"Okay, but you need to be careful with it! You don't want to be careless." + +Jonesy smiled and thanked the man. He ran home with the powder and had the best day ever! He snapped a few photos and he was happy. He stayed safe and was very careful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One night when Molly was playing outside she looked up in the sky and saw the beautiful moon. Molly had a great idea and she shouted out "Let's splash in the moon!" + +Molly ran towards the moon, jumping in the puddles that were along the way. When she got to the moon she was so excited and couldn't wait to splash in it. + +Suddenly she heard a voice in the sky. It said, "Molly, don't splash in the moon, it's too adventurous for you." + +Molly was disappointed but she understood the voice. She thanked the voice before she ran back home. + +The next day Molly found a big puddle and she could splash in it as much as she wanted. She was so happy she did an excited dance in the puddle. Molly knew that some things were too adventurous for her but she could still have lots of fun. +Once there was a hippo named Bob. He was very dull and didn't have any friends. But one day, Bob was sending some mail to his family and he heard a voice. + +"Hello, my name is Lucy. Would you like to be my friend?" + +Bob was so excited he couldn't believe it. He said, "Yes I do!" + +Then Lucy said, "Let's go to the park! That would be fun!" + +So they went to the park, and Bob and Lucy had a great time. They made sand castles, ran around, and played in the water. After that, they became the best of friends. And Bob was no longer dull - he was now bright and cheerful! +Mama and her daughter walked out of the house. Mama held her daughter's hand tight to make sure she was safe. + +The daughter asked, "Where are we going Mama?" + +Mama smiled and said, "We're going to the park. You're going to have so much fun!" + +At the park, the daughter flew a kite and chased butterflies. She also played tag with her friends. + +When it was time to go home, Mama took her daughter's hand again and they walked back safely. + +The daughter looked up at Mama and said, "I had so much fun today. I can't wait to go back to the park tomorrow." + +Mama hugged her daughter and said, "I'm so glad you had a good time. Let's go home now." + +And so they walked home, happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. Emily loved to perform. Every day she would pretend to be a different character and perform for her mom and dad. + +One day Emily decided to perform something special. She took her mom's hand and asked, "Mommy, can you help me perform a trick?" Her mom said, "Why yes, Emily. What trick?" + +Emily smiled and proudly announced, "I'm going to make a coin disappear with my palm." Her mom said, "Oh my, that does sound impressive! Where did you learn this trick?" Emily said, "I saw a magician perform it on TV." + +Emily's mom gave her an old coin and Emily held out her palm. She was excited, but also a bit restless. She closed her eyes and focused, and suddenly the coin disappeared. Emily opened her eyes and was so proud of her performance. + +Her mom clapped and said, "Bravo Emily! You did it!" Emily laughed and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Emily was known as the magician in the family! +Once upon a time there was a pretty doll named Ella. She was always dressed in her fanciest clothes. Every day, Ella would go out and explore the world. + +One day, Ella came across a big, attractive tree. She wanted to climb it, so she started to climb up the trunk. She had almost made it to the top when she heard someone calling her name. + +The voice said, "Ella, come down! It's time for dinner!" Ella looked down to see her mom standing there, her hands on her hips. + +Ella guessed she had better head down. She said goodbye to the tree and thanked it for the adventure. Ella raced down the trunk, hopped off and hugged her mom. + +Ella and her mom headed home for dinner. It was going to be the best dinner ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to win a trophy so badly, but she didn't know how. One day, her mom said, "If you keep trying, you will one day get that trophy!" + +Every day, Daisy worked hard and tried her best. Her mom was so proud of her. One day, Daisy had a big surprise. She won the trophy! + +Daisy was so excited that she could barely contain her happiness. She ran to show her mom, who said, "That's great, Daisy! Now let's polish it." + +Daisy grabbed a cloth and started polishing her trophy. She made it shine so brightly! After Daisy was finished, her mom said, "This trophy is so beautiful! You should keep it somewhere useful, like on your dresser." + +Daisy was so happy, she couldn't wait to show all her friends her awesome trophy. Finally, her hard work and determination had paid off. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very brave and loved exploring. She was wearing her purple dress and was ready for an adventure. + +One day, she decided to go into the forest. She carefully walked around, admiring her surroundings. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It sounded like someone was screaming! + +The little girl looked around. "Who is it?" she called. + +A voice answered back, "Help! I'm stuck!" + +The little girl followed the voice and saw a small bird with a sharp stick stuck on its wing. She gently removed the stick and looked at the bird. + +"Thank you!" said the bird. "As a thank you, here is something for you!" + +The bird flew away and dropped a bowl of purple pasta at the little girl's feet. The little girl smiled and was thrilled. She quickly thanked the bird before running off to find more adventures. + +The end. +Alex was hungry. He opened the refrigerator and saw a big avocado inside. He was so excited! He took the avocado out and saw that it was ripe. He wanted to eat it, but his mom told him, "Wait - I want to spoil you and make it special." + +Alex was confused. He did not understand "spoil". His mom smiled and said, "It means I want to make something tasty for you like a special surprise." + +Alex's eyes lit up. He was so happy! He watched as his mom took out some honey, bananas and yogurt. She carefully chopped up the avocado and added it to a bowl. She mixed everything together and then put it in the fridge to cool. + +When it was ready, Alex eagerly sat down and began to eat. He was so sleepy afterwards that he had to take a nap. But before he went to sleep, he thanked his mom for spoiling him with such a delicious treat. +One day, a little girl Sissy went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, the sky grew dark and a mist started to roll in. Sissy looked around and soon realized she was lost. + +“Mommy!†Sissy shouted. As the mist rolled over her, she started feeling afraid. + +But then, a friendly voice said, “Don’t be scared, Sissy. I’m here to help you find your way.†+ +Sissy looked around, but she couldn’t see through the thick mist. “Where are you?†she asked. + +The friendly voice said, “Follow me.†+ +Sissy was too scared to move, but then she heard friendly wagging sounds. Suddenly, a big, wet washy appeared out of the mist. It was a big, furry doggy! + +The doggy moved slowly to the edge of the mist, and Sissy followed him. As they walked, the mist started to lighten up. Soon, they made it out of the park. + +“You did it, Sissy!†the voice said. Sissy turned around to see a friendly park ranger smiling at her. She was no longer lost or frustrated. She had found her way home with the help of her furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was an old boat. The boat had shiny white paint and a big belt around its middle. + +One day, a little bird named Sam flew down to the boat. "Hello," said Sam. "What are you doing here?" + +The boat replied, "I'm staying here. It's a nice place, and I like it here." + +Sam asked, "But why is there a belt around your middle? Is that normal?" + +The boat laughed and said, "Yes, it's normal. That belt is what holds me together. As long as I stay here, I'll stay safe and strong." + +Sam said goodbye to the boat and flew away. The old boat watched him go and smiled. It was happy to have such a nice friend. +Sammy was playing in his old yard. He saw a butterfly and followed it around until it landed on a tall tree. Sammy wanted to reach it, but he was too small. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Do you remember when I taught you how to climb a tree?" + +Sammy looked up to see Grandpa smiling down at him. Grandpa was very old, but he still had a lot of energy. Sammy smiled back. + +"Yes," he said. + +"Good," said Grandpa, "Let me help you this time." + +Surprised, Sammy watched as Grandpa climbed the tree like a monkey. When he reached the butterfly, he carefully put it on Sammy's shoulder. + +The butterfly flew away and Sammy looked up at Grandpa, feeling very proud. He would always remember this moment in his old yard. +Once there was a big ice cube. It was bigger than any other ice cube anyone had ever seen before. It was so big that it looked like a mountain. + +A little girl named Lizzie was riding her bike near the ice cube. She saw the ice cube and was so excited. She wanted to break it up and make it into little pieces. She shouted, "I wanna break that ice!" + +When she got closer, she saw that it was too big for her to break with just her hands. She needed help. She noticed a big, strong man walking by and asked him for help. + +The man smiled and said, "I'm sure together we can break it." + +The man held the big ice cube with his hands and Lizzie jumped up and down on it until it broke into lots of little pieces. The man said, "That was crazy! I have never seen something like that before." + +Lizzie was very happy and said, "Thank you! Now we can all have a nice cold drink of water." + +The man smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea." + +And they both enjoyed a nice cold drink of water on a hot summer day. +Timmy had a robot he liked to play with. It was shiny and metallic. But one day, Timmy was feeling dry, so he decided to ignore the robot. + +"Why don't you want to play?" asked the robot. + +Timmy replied, "I'm too dry to play today." + +But the robot didn't understand. It kept asking why, over and over again. So Timmy decided to be firm. + +"I said I'm too dry today. I need to go have some fun outside. Please ignore me." + +The robot looked confused, but it didn't say anything. Timmy went outside to play with some friends. After a few hours, he came back and the robot was still standing there, looking a bit sad. + +"Are you feeling better now?" it asked. + +Timmy smiled. "Yes, I'm feeling a lot better. Let's play!" + +The robot happily followed Timmy around and the two of them had a lot of fun. And from that day onwards, Timmy learned to never ignore the robot. +Once upon a time there was a bee named Buzz. He was happy and playful and loved to explore the earth. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He led the way, zig-zagging through the flowers and buzzing around the trees. He saw a dragonfly and said, “Hi! What’s your name?†+ +The dragonfly replied, “My name is Dragon. Will you go on an adventure with me?†+ +Buzz said, “Yes I’d love to! What are we going to do?†+ +Dragon said, “Let’s explore the earth and find something special!†+ +So, Buzz and Dragon flew around the meadows and mountains, looking for something special. They flew over forests, crossed rivers and buzzed around butterflies. Suddenly, Buzz spotted something in the distance. He said, “Let’s go over there!†+ +The two friends flew to a clearing and saw a beautiful flower garden. They looked around in awe and Buzz said, “Wow! This is so special.†Dragon said, “Yes, I think we have found something special here.†+ +The two friends admired the flower garden and decided to play a game together. They buzzed around, laughing and having fun, until the sun began to set. Then they flew +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad. They wanted to do something special. +So they tied a rope in a big tree in the back yard. All the children were so excited! + +Mom asked "Who can climb to the top of the tree?" +The brave little boy said "I can do it!" Everyone laughed and applauded. + +The little boy was very tough and he grabbed the rope. He started to climb up, very slowly. He was so brave! + +One by one, he reached the top. Everyone cheered and applauded him. He was so proud! + +Mom said "That was amazing! You are the bravest little boy I have ever seen!" +The little boy grinned and said "Thank you!" He was so happy. He was the star of the day! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to play outside. One day, Sarah went outside and saw a tall tree and some flowers. She smiled and decided to play. + +Sarah wanted to have some fun in the sunrise, so she danced and sang in the quiet morning. Then the wind began to blow and Sarah laughed as she felt the wind move her hair. + +Suddenly, a giant pile of rain drops fell from the sky. Sarah laughed and said "It's raining! I will pour some water in the flowers." + +Sarah grabbed a cup and a bucket. She filled the cup with water and poured it all around the flowers. She kept pouring until all of the flowers were wet. + +Sarah smiled as she saw how happy the flowers were. "Thank you for the rain, little wind," she said. + +The wind blew softly and the flowers smiled again. + +Sarah was so happy that she wanted to play some more. She started to dance and sing in the quiet morning. She was having so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She liked to run everywhere because it made her feel happy. One day, it was a very windy day, and she was running as hard as she could. Suddenly, a gust of wind picked her up, and she started to fly! + +"Oh no!" She shouted. + +Everyone around started to laugh. Lucy felt embarrassed, but she kept running. She wanted to show everyone that she was brave too. + +After a few seconds, Lucy was back on the ground. The wind was still strong, and it was blowing her hat off. Lucy looked around. Everyone was still laughing at her. + +Lucy took off running again, so fast that no wind could stop her. She ran and ran until she reached the safety of her house. When Lucy got inside, she was relieved and proud of herself for being so brave. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ashley who loved eating pasta. One day, Ashley's mom urged her to eat something different. Ashley felt dizzy just thinking about it. + +"Mom, do I have to?" smiled Ashley. + +"Yes, darling," her mom said, "try something new." + +So Ashley reluctantly agreed, and tried melon. To her surprise, it was very tasty. Ashley now urges her friends to try something new everyday. + +The more Ashley tried new foods, the dizzier she felt with different flavors and tastes. But the taste of pasta still remained her favorite. +Once there was a farmer who had lots of wheat. Every day he harvested it in big piles but he didn't know what to do. He wanted to share it with his friends and family, but he didn't know how. + +One day, his helpful neighbour Smithy came by. "Why don't you add some of your wheat to mine," Smithy said, "then we can make something special together." The farmer thought about it for a moment and then he smiled. + +The next day, the farmer and Smithy started to work. They added their wheat together to make bread. When it was ready, the farmer gave it to all his friends and family. Everyone was so grateful and happy. + +The farmer smiled and said, "Thank you Smithy for your help. Together we were able to make something special!" +Once there was a small boy named Ben. He was three years old and full of life. He loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Ben went to the park with his family. They walked around until they came across a big green field. Ben's eyes lit up as he saw how lively the grass felt beneath his little feet. He began to run around, feeling the joy of exploring the green field. + +Then, Ben noticed something. At the end of the field, he saw a group of people kneeling in the grass. He hadn't seen them before. Ben became curious and wanted to see what they were doing. + +He walked over and asked the group, "What are you doing?" + +One of them answered, "We are praying." + +Ben nodded his head and said, "I want to pray too!" So, he kneeled down beside the group and prayed. + +Ben suddenly felt so happy and thankful for all the wonderful things in his life. He smiled wide and felt a warm, happy feeling inside. + +When Ben finished his prayer, he thanked the group and ran off to explore the rest of the park, feeling grateful and joyful. +Once upon a time, there was a guard who watched over the park. Everyone thought he was very nice. + +One day, a graceful swan flew into the park. The guard was so excited, he screamed with joy. + +"Hello, graceful swan!" he said. + +The swan glided right up and said, "Hello! Can I stay in the park forever?" + +The guard smiled and said, "Of course you can! You can be my special visitor." + +And ever since then, the graceful swan stayed in the park and the guard kept watch over him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to explore. Every day, she went on an adventure to find new places. + +Today, she wanted to explore the woods. She put on her shoes and headed to the trees. She found a lonely leaf laying on the ground. It was weird. She had never seen a leaf like it before. + +The girl decided to pick it up and carry it with her. She wanderd through the trees, looking for more things to find. + +Suddenly, the leaf started to shake. The girl was so surprised. She watched as the leaf turned into a little bug. + +"Hello," said the bug. "Where have you taken me?" + +The girl smiled. She told the bug about her adventures. + +"I'm sorry," said the bug. "I need to return home now. Thank you for finding me." + +The bug crawled on the girl's hand and flew off. The girl was so happy that she had made a new friend. She waved goodbye as the bug disappeared into the sky. +Tommy heard the sound of the birds singing in the park. He loved their sweet songs. He wanted to listen and watch them for a while so he ran into the park and sat down on the grass. + +He saw a strawberry patch near him and he wanted to pick one. He ran to the patch and began to pick the strawberries. He was so excited! + +Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. He saw his dad walking towards him. His dad said, "Tommy, you shouldn't pick the strawberries from the park! We'll go to the store and buy some". + +Tommy felt frustrated. He wanted to pick the strawberries himself. He started to cry and said, "But, I want t-to pick the strrawberries". + +His dad said, "I understand, but this is not the right way. We'll go to the store and buy some, ok?" + +Tommy nodded and stopped crying. He took his dad's hand and they started walking to the store to buy some strawberries. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny found a weird-looking carrot. It was all twisted and had a funny shape. + +Benny asked his friend, a little bird, "Do you like this weird carrot?" The bird replied, "No, I don't like weird carrots. I like the shiny ones." + +Benny thought about it and decided to go find a shiny carrot. He hopped around the garden until he found a big, shiny carrot. Benny was so happy he started to jump up and down. "Yay, I found a shiny carrot!" he exclaimed. + +Benny ate the shiny carrot and it was the best carrot he ever had. From that day on, Benny always looked for shiny carrots and never ate weird ones again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Ben found a broken toy truck. He wanted to fix it, but he didn't know how. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, can you help me fix this truck?" + +His mommy said, "Let's examine it first to see what's wrong." They looked at the truck and saw that the wheels were missing. Ben said, "Oh no! What can we do?" + +His mommy said, "Don't worry, we can buy new wheels." They went to the toy store and found some wheels that fit. Ben was so happy that his truck was fixed. He said, "Thank you, mommy. You're the best in the whole nation!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she was walking with her mommy when she saw a gray envelope on the ground. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the envelope. + +"It's an envelope, sweetie. It's used to send letters," her mommy replied. + +Lily bent down to get the envelope and opened it up. Inside, there was a letter from her grandma. "Look mommy, grandma sent me a letter!" Lily exclaimed. + +"That's wonderful, Lily. Let's read it together," her mommy said with a smile. And they sat down on a bench to read the letter from grandma together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to bake cookies. Lily was ready to help her mom in the kitchen. + +Lily's mom turned on the oven to make it hot. She told Lily to be careful and not touch the oven because it could burn her hand. Lily listened and kept her hands to herself. + +After they mixed the cookie dough, Lily's mom put the cookies in the oven to bake. They waited patiently until the cookies were ready. When they were done, Lily's mom took them out of the oven and let them cool. Lily was so happy to have helped make the cookies and couldn't wait to eat them! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli, even though her friends thought it was yucky. One day, Lily met an elderly lady at the park who was sitting on a bench. They started talking and the lady told Lily to imagine all the wonderful things she could do when she grew up. + +Lily loved to imagine things, so she closed her eyes and pictured herself as a doctor, a teacher, and even an astronaut! The elderly lady smiled and said, "You can be anything you want to be, my dear." + +Before they said goodbye, the lady gave Lily a piece of broccoli from her bag. Lily was surprised but happy to have a new friend who liked broccoli too. From that day on, Lily imagined all the adventures she could have with her new friend and all the amazing things she could be when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. Lily loved Sparky very much, but Sparky was feeling lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. + +One day, Lily was brushing Sparky's mane and she asked him, "Do you believe that we will find you a friend soon?" Sparky shook his head and said, "No, I don't think so. I am very lonely." + +Lily felt sad for Sparky and decided to take him to the park. There, they met another little girl who also had a pony named Daisy. Sparky and Daisy became friends instantly and they played together all day long. + +From that day on, Sparky was never lonely again. Lily was happy that Sparky had found a friend and she believed that they would always be friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play with her dolls. One day, she found a shiny gem in the garden and showed it to her mother, the queen. + +"Wow, what a beautiful gem!" said the queen. "We must keep it safe." + +"I want to serve the gem and keep it close to me always," said Lily. + +But one day, an evil dragon came and stole the gem from the princess. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mother tried to comfort her, but it was too late. The gem was gone forever, and Lily learned a valuable lesson about taking care of precious things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy sandwiches. One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Timmy loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He took a big bite and smiled. + +But then, Timmy noticed that his cup was empty. He wanted some milk to drink with his sandwich. So, Timmy asked his mom to pour him some milk. His mom poured the milk into his cup and Timmy drank it all up. + +After Timmy finished his sandwich and milk, he looked at the clock. It was noon! That meant it was time for him to take a nap. Timmy climbed into his bed and fell asleep, dreaming about more yummy sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy found a card on the ground. It was very pretty and had lots of colors. He showed it to his friends and they all thought it was popular. + +Timmy decided to hide the card so he could find it later. He looked for a good hiding spot and finally found a tree with a hole in it. He put the card inside and covered it up with some leaves. + +After a while, Timmy's friends couldn't find him. They searched everywhere but couldn't find him. Finally, they heard him giggling from behind the tree. Timmy had found his hidden card and was very happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mom. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and bears. Lily loved the monkeys the most because they were very hairy. + +"Mommy, why are the monkeys so hairy?" asked Lily. + +"Well, that's just the way they are, Lily. It's a part of their life," replied her mom. + +The day was full of fun and excitement. They saw many animals, including elephants and giraffes. As they were leaving, Lily said, "I had a great day at the zoo, mommy. Thank you for taking me." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They saw a big bridge over a river. "Wow, look at the bridge!" said Lily. "Yes, it's very big," said mommy. + +Suddenly, they saw a man who looked sad. "What's wrong?" asked mommy. "I need help building a bridge," said the man. "I can talk to the other workers, but we need more help." + +Lily and mommy decided to help the man. They worked hard all day, carrying heavy things and hammering nails. When they finished, the man thanked them. "You are very kind and modest," he said. "The bridge looks great." Lily and mommy were happy to have helped. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy named Lily. She was very small and had wings that sparkled in the sunlight. One day, Lily was flying around when she saw a little girl named Emily who looked very scared. + +Lily flew down to Emily and asked, "What's wrong, little one?" + +Emily said, "I'm scared of the dark. I don't want to go to sleep." + +Lily said, "Don't be fearful, I will support you. I can stay with you until you fall asleep." + +Emily smiled and said, "Thank you, fairy Lily. You're my best friend." + +So, Lily stayed with Emily until she fell asleep. From that day on, Emily was never afraid of the dark again, because she knew that her fairy friend would always support her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a black bug crawling on the ground. It was small and had six legs. Lily thought it was cute, so she picked it up gently and put it on her hand. + +The bug tickled her hand and Lily giggled. She decided to play with the bug and made a little house for it using some leaves and sticks. The bug seemed happy and crawled around in its new home. + +Lily watched the bug for a while, but then it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the bug and put it back on the ground. Lily was happy that she got to play with the bug and hoped it would have a good life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Timmy found a big squash in the garden. It was so big that he couldn't carry it by himself. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the squash. "Wow, that's a funny looking squash!" she said. Timmy laughed and said, "It's so big, I can't carry it!" + +"Don't worry," said Timmy's mom. "We can cut it up and cook it for dinner. Squash is very yummy!" + +Later that day, Timmy fell and hurt his knee. His mom kissed it to heal it. "There, all better now," she said. Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a great big rhinoceros named Ralph. Ralph loved to play in the mud and dirt all day long. One day, Ralph's friend, a little bird named Billy, came to visit him. + +"Ralph, you look so dirty," said Billy. "Why don't you clean yourself up?" + +"I don't like to clean," said Ralph. "It's too much work." + +"But it's important to be clean," said Billy. "Otherwise, you might get sick." + +Ralph thought about it for a moment and realized that Billy was right. So, he went to the river and cleaned himself up. From that day on, Ralph made sure to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he was going to visit his grandma. His mom told him they needed to pack some clothes and toys for the trip. + +Timmy was so excited that he forgot to pack his favorite toy car. When they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy felt sad because he missed his toy car. But grandma welcomed him with a big hug and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we will have lots of fun together." + +The next day, grandma took Timmy to a park where he saw some kids playing with their toy cars. Timmy felt sad again because he didn't have his toy car. But then he saw a boy who didn't have any toys. Timmy felt rich because he had toys to play with. He gave the boy one of his toys and they became friends. Timmy forgot about his toy car and had fun playing with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the sunshine. She liked to play outside and feel the warm sunshine on her face. One day, Lily woke up and saw that the sky was clear. She was so happy because she knew it was going to be a beautiful day outside. + +Lily's mom told her they were going to the library to print some pictures. Lily was excited because she loved to see pictures of animals and flowers. When they got to the library, Lily's mom showed her how to use the printer. Lily was amazed at how the printer could make pictures come to life on paper. + +After they printed their pictures, Lily and her mom went outside to enjoy the sunshine. Lily looked up at the clear sky and smiled. She was grateful for the beautiful day and the fun time she had at the library. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pizza and always asked her mom to make it for her. One day, her mom was too busy to make pizza, so they decided to go to the pizza store. + +Lily was so excited to go for a drive with her mom. They got into the car and started driving. Suddenly, they smelled something smelly. It was coming from the car! + +Lily said, "Mommy, the car smells yucky. Can we still go get pizza?" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, we can. But we need to stop and get the car fixed first." + +They drove to the car shop and got the car fixed. After that, they finally got their delicious pizza and went back home. Lily was happy that they still got to have pizza, even though the car smelled bad at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to get a jug from the cupboard. Lily found the jug and gave it to her mom. Her mom poured some water into the jug and asked Lily to bring it to the table. + +Lily noticed that the jug was a little bit spicy. She wondered why it was spicy. Her mom told her that she had put some spices in the water to make it taste better. Lily thought it was funny to have spicy water. + +Later that day, Lily accidentally spilled some of the spicy water on the table. Her mom told her to wipe it up with a cloth. Lily didn't know why she had to wipe it up, but she did it anyway. + +The next day, Lily's mom made some spicy soup for dinner. Lily remembered the spicy water from the day before and knew that she had to be careful not to spill any soup. She was very careful and didn't spill a drop. When they finished eating, Lily helped her mom wipe the table clean. She felt proud of herself for being such a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the garden with his spade, digging up dirt and looking for worms. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her plant some flowers in the garden. Timmy was happy to help. + +"Can I use my spade?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, you can use your spade to dig holes for the flowers," mommy replied. + +Timmy gently dug holes in the dirt with his spade. Suddenly, he found a big rock. "Mommy, I found a rock!" Timmy said. + +"That's okay, just lead it to the side and keep digging," mommy said. + +Timmy led the rock to the side and continued to dig. After they were done planting the flowers, Timmy looked at the garden with a big smile on his face. "I did a good job!" he exclaimed. + +"Yes, you did a great job, Timmy," mommy said, giving him a gentle pat on the back. +Once upon a time, there was a little cricket who was feeling very weak. He couldn't jump or sing like he used to. His cricket friends noticed and wanted to help. They decided to provide him with some yummy leaves to eat so he could get strong again. + +The little cricket was very happy and ate all the leaves. He felt better and started to jump and sing again. His friends were so happy to see him back to his old self. They played and danced together all day long. + +From that day on, the little cricket knew that his friends would always be there to provide for him when he needed it. And his friends knew that they could count on him to be there for them too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks. He would stack them high and then knock them down. One day, Timmy's little sister came over to play. She was so small and helpless that she couldn't stack the blocks by herself. Timmy rushed over to help her. + +Together, they built a big tower of blocks. It was so tall that it almost touched the ceiling! But then, Timmy's sister accidentally knocked it over. She felt bad and started to cry. Timmy didn't want her to be sad, so he rushed over to give her a big hug. + +After a while, they both felt better. They started to build another tower of blocks, but this time they made it even bigger. They worked together and had so much fun. When it was done, they both felt proud of what they had made. Timmy's sister smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me, Timmy." And Timmy felt happy that he could be a good big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his rubber ball. One day, Timmy was playing outside when his ball bounced away and got stuck in a tree. Timmy was sad because he couldn't reach his ball. + +Just then, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Billy saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told Billy about his ball being stuck in the tree. Billy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get it down." + +Billy climbed up the tree and got the ball for Timmy. Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Billy! You are a good friend and I care about you." Billy smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Let's go inside and have some tasty cookies." Timmy and Billy went inside and enjoyed some tasty cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. It would fly all around the sky, singing and chirping. One day, the little bird saw a big, mean cat. The cat wanted to eat the little bird for lunch! + +The little bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The bird flew east, but the cat kept chasing it. Finally, the little bird got tired and had to stop. + +The cat caught the little bird and ate it for lunch. It was a rare bird, and the cat was very happy to have caught it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a beautiful daisy in the grass. It was unique because it had two different colors. + +Lily wanted to pick the daisy, but she noticed a bee buzzing around it. She didn't want to hurt the bee, so she decided to just gaze at the daisy instead. As she looked at it, she saw that the bee was trying to get some nectar from the flower. + +Lily didn't want to disturb the bee, so she left the daisy alone and went to play with her toys. She realized that sometimes it's better to just enjoy things from afar, even if you can't touch them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to carry her favorite teddy bear everywhere she went. One day, she went to her grandma's house to help her in the garden. They planted lots of beans together. + +Lily's grandma was deaf, which meant she couldn't hear very well. But that didn't stop them from having fun together. Lily loved to talk to her grandma and show her the pretty flowers she found. + +After they finished planting the beans, Lily helped her grandma carry the heavy watering can to water the plants. Her grandma was very happy to have such a helpful granddaughter. Lily felt proud to be able to help her grandma, and they both had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy truck and make it go vroom vroom. One day, Lily went outside to play with her truck when she saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked and scared her. + +Lily ran away and hid behind a tree. She whispered to herself, "I'm scared." Just then, a man in a truck drove by and stopped to help. He asked Lily if she was okay and if she needed a ride home. Lily said yes and got in the truck. + +But the man was not a good man. He took Lily to a scary place and did bad things to her. When Lily's mommy and daddy found out, they were very sad. They missed their little girl and wished she was still with them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water with his kayak. He would paddle around and around, feeling the water splash on his face. One day, Timmy saw a big rock in the middle of the water. He got a crazy idea to paddle his kayak right over the rock. + +As he got closer, Timmy realized the rock was much bigger than he thought. He paddled harder and harder, but the kayak wouldn't budge. Suddenly, the kayak hit the rock and Timmy went flying into the water! He swam back to the shore, feeling a little scared and a little silly. + +From that day on, Timmy knew to be careful when he saw rocks in the water. He still loved to paddle his kayak, but he made sure to stay far away from any big rocks. And whenever he saw a crazy idea, he thought twice before trying it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. While they were walking on the sand, Lily saw a jellyfish. It was big and pink and very curious. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy said no because it might hurt her. + +Later that day, Lily and her family played catch with a ball. Lily passed the ball to her daddy and then to her mommy. She was very good at passing the ball. When it was time to go home, Lily was sad to leave the beach and the curious jellyfish. But she knew she would come back soon and maybe see it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, she was spinning so fast that she fell down and hurt her finger. + +Lily's mom asked her if she was okay. Lily said, "My finger hurts, but I'm okay." Her mom said, "Let's go inside and get a band-aid for your finger." + +Lily went inside with her mom and sat down. Her mom put a band-aid on her finger and asked her if she wanted to go back outside and spin some more. Lily said, "No, I want to remain inside and read a book." + +So, Lily and her mom read a book together and her finger felt better soon. Lily was happy that she could still have fun inside, even if she couldn't spin around anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. It was very pretty and had lots of water splashing around. Lily wanted to touch the water, so she asked her mommy if she could go closer to the fountain. + +But her mommy was deaf and didn't hear her. So Lily asked again, but louder this time. Her mommy finally saw her and said yes, but only if she held her hand. Lily was so happy and ran to the fountain with her mommy. She put her hand in the water and it felt cold and wet. Lily and her mommy played in the park all day and had so much fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. Lily was happy to be helpful and quickly grabbed some plates and forks. She also grabbed her favorite mug, which had a picture of a kitty on it. + +As Lily was setting the table, her brother Jack came in and accidentally knocked over the mug. Lily was sad because it was her favorite mug, but Jack said he would help her clean it up. Together, they cleaned up the broken pieces and Jack said sorry for being clumsy. + +At dinner, Lily proudly showed her mom how she set the table all by herself. Her mom was impressed and said Lily was a very helpful girl. Lily smiled and sipped from her new mug, which her mom had bought to replace the broken one. It was a mug with a picture of a puppy, and Lily loved it just as much as her old one. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with her friends. One day, she went to the pond to play, but she noticed that her feathers were dirty. She wanted to wash them, but she didn't know how. + +Ducky asked her friends if they knew how to wash feathers. Her friends told her that she needed to order some soap and water. Ducky didn't know what "order" meant, so her friends explained that it meant to ask someone to bring you something. + +Ducky asked her mom to order some soap and water. Her mom brought the soap and water, and Ducky washed her feathers. She felt happy and safe because she knew that clean feathers would keep her healthy. + +But then, a big bird came and tried to take Ducky's feathers! Ducky was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered that her clean feathers were important to stay safe, so she flapped her wings and flew away. Ducky was happy that she had washed her feathers and stayed safe from the big bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy went outside to play and he found a pale dinosaur toy buried in the dirt. He was so happy to find it! + +Timmy ran inside to show his mom the dinosaur toy he found. "Mommy, look what I found outside!" Timmy said excitedly. "Wow, that's really cool, Timmy," his mom replied. + +But later that day, Timmy accidentally broke the dinosaur toy while he was playing with it. He was so sad that he couldn't play with it anymore. "Mommy, I broke my dinosaur toy," Timmy said with tears in his eyes. "It's okay, Timmy. We can try to fix it," his mom said, trying to comfort him. + +But unfortunately, the dinosaur toy couldn't be fixed. Timmy was so upset that he couldn't play with it anymore. He learned that sometimes, even when we find something really cool, we have to be careful with it so we don't break it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy got a call on her phone. She looked gloomy after the call. Timmy noticed this and asked his mommy if she was okay. + +His mommy told him that she was feeling sad because her friend needed some support. Timmy didn't understand what support meant, so his mommy explained that it meant helping someone feel better. Timmy then gave his mommy a big hug to support her. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to give his mommy hugs whenever she looked gloomy. He knew that hugs were a great way to support someone who was feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the park and saw a big gate. She wanted to go inside but the gate was closed. + +Lily tried to open the gate but it was too stubborn. She couldn't open it by herself. Then, a boy named Max came and asked, "Do you need help?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I want to go inside and play." Max opened the gate and they both went inside. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me. I can read my book now." Max smiled and said, "You're welcome." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a calendar on her wall with pictures of animals on it. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help match the days of the week with the right date on the calendar. Lily was happy to help and started matching the days with the dates. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside her window. She felt fearful and asked her mom what it was. Her mom told her it was just a thunderstorm and that they were safe inside. Lily felt better and continued matching the days on the calendar. + +After they finished, Lily's mom gave her a sticker to put on the calendar as a reward for her good work. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom with a big hug. From that day on, Lily loved matching the days on her calendar and always looked forward to getting a sticker as a reward. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to pack his bag with soft things like pillows and blankets. He would take his bag and go on adventures in the forest. + +One day, Benny met a little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie had a shiny toy car that she wanted to trade with Benny for his bag of soft things. Benny thought about it for a moment and decided to make the trade. + +Rosie was so happy with her new soft things that she cuddled with them all night long. Benny was happy too because he got to play with his new shiny toy car. From that day on, Benny and Rosie became best friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Stripey. He was walking in the forest when he saw a present. The present was wrapped in shiny paper. + +Stripey wanted to open the present, but a rabbit named Hoppy was guarding it. "You can't open that present, stupid zebra," said Hoppy. "It's not for you." + +Stripey was sad. He really wanted to see what was inside the present. "Please let me open it," he said. "I promise I won't take anything." + +Hoppy thought about it and finally said, "Okay, you can open it. But only if you share what's inside with me." + +Stripey was happy and quickly unwrapped the present. Inside was a beautiful toy car. He played with it for a little while and then shared it with Hoppy. They both had a fun time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her mattress all day long. One day, her mommy came to her and said, "Lily, we need to pay for the mattress. Do you want to come with me to the store?" Lily was excited and said, "Yes, mommy! I want to come!" + +When they arrived at the store, they saw a big, brave dog. Lily was a little scared, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, he's friendly." The dog wagged his tail and Lily giggled. They paid for the mattress and went back home. + +As they were putting the mattress in Lily's room, she said, "Mommy, can we invite my friend over to jump on the mattress with me?" Her mommy said yes and Lily was very happy. She and her friend jumped on the mattress all day long, feeling brave and free. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mom and dad. One day, they decided to have toast for breakfast. Lily was feeling creative and wanted to make her toast look like a smiley face. She used peanut butter for the eyes and a banana for the mouth. + +After breakfast, they went to the park to walk. Lily was so happy and excited to show her parents the creative toast she made. However, when they got to the park, they saw that it was very crowded. Suddenly, Lily got lost and couldn't find her parents. She searched and searched, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to cry and wandered around the park. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Eventually, a kind stranger found her and took her to the park office. Her parents were called and they came to pick her up. They were so relieved to find her safe and sound. From then on, they made sure to always hold hands and stick together when they went out. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was looking for a place to rest. It saw a big tree with wide branches. The bird flew to the tree and landed on one of the branches. It felt safe and happy there. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow very hard. The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, it saw a shelter nearby. The shelter was made of wood and had a roof. The bird flew to the shelter and saw that it had a little hole. The bird went inside and felt protected from the wind and rain. + +After a while, the wind stopped blowing and the sun came out. The little bird wanted to stay in the shelter for a bit longer. It saw a little piece of string on the ground and decided to attach it to the shelter. The bird felt proud of itself for making the shelter even better. It stayed there for a while longer, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big present to wrap. Lily was so excited to wrap the present all by herself. She got some paper and tape and started to wrap the present. She did a great job and was very proud of herself. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They played with dolls and blocks, but Lily couldn't stop wondering what was inside the present she wrapped. She asked her mom if she could open it, but her mom said she had to wait. Lily knew it was important to be honest and patient, so she waited until it was time to open the present. When she finally opened it, she was so happy to see a new stuffed animal inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest behind his house. One day, he went on a walk and found a trail. He followed the trail until he came across a famous bird. + +"Hello, Mr. Bird! What are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I am laying eggs," the bird replied. + +Timmy was amazed. He had never seen a bird lay eggs before. He watched as the bird carefully laid each egg in its nest. Timmy was so happy he found the trail and met the famous bird. He couldn't wait to tell his friends all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the summer. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a famous clown who was doing tricks and making kids laugh. + +Timmy went up to the clown and said, "Can I hold your balloon?" The clown gave Timmy a big red balloon. Timmy was so happy and he held onto it tight. + +Suddenly, the balloon popped and Timmy started to cry. His mom tried to comfort him, but he was too upset. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to, but it's okay to be sad and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily wanted to play outside with Brownie, but she couldn't find him anywhere. She looked all over the house, but Brownie was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's brother, Max, had put Brownie outside in the misty rain. By the time Lily found Brownie, he was all wet and spoiled. Lily was very sad and angry with Max for putting Brownie in the rain. She didn't want to talk to him for the rest of the day. + +That night, as Lily was going to bed, she realized that Brownie was still wet and spoiled. She tried to dry him off with a towel, but it didn't work. Lily was so upset that she started to cry. She missed her best friend and didn't know what to do. + +Unfortunately, because Brownie was so spoiled, he couldn't be fixed. Lily was heartbroken and didn't know how to go to sleep without her favorite toy. From that day on, Lily always made sure to put her toys away in a safe place, so they wouldn't get spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur who had a very powerful roar. His mouth was big and he loved to show off his teeth. One day, he met a little dinosaur who was very scared of him. The big dinosaur saw that the little one was afraid and decided to be friendly. He tried to speak softly and not scare the little dinosaur. The little dinosaur was happy and his fear decreased. The big dinosaur was happy too because he made a new friend. From that day on, the big dinosaur learned that being kind was more powerful than being scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fill the bus with food for people who were hungry. Lily was happy to help and they went to the store to buy some tasty food. + +As they were filling the bus, Lily saw a little boy who looked sad. She asked him why he was sad and he said he was hungry and didn't have any food to eat. Lily felt sad for him and asked her mom if they could give him some food. Her mom said yes and they gave the little boy some tasty food to eat. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others who are in need. She felt happy that she could make someone else's day better by filling the bus with food. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom were playing in the park when they saw an ambulance with its lights flashing. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's an ambulance?" + +"It's a big car that takes people to the hospital when they are hurt or sick," her mom replied. + +Just then, they saw a man with a tight bandage on his arm being carried into the ambulance. "Will he be okay?" asked Lily. + +"I hope so," said her mom. "The ambulance will take him to the hospital where the doctors will help him." + +The ambulance drove away and Lily watched it until it disappeared. "The end," she said, and her mom smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside, but one day she fell and hurt her knee. It hurt a lot and she cried. + +Her mom came over and asked, "Lily, what happened? Are you hurt?" + +Lily sniffled and said, "My knee hurts, Mommy. It's not impressive." + +Her mom knew just what to do. She gave Lily a band-aid and a kiss on the forehead. "There, there. Now you'll feel better soon. You know, even superheroes get hurt sometimes." + +Lily smiled and knew her mommy was right. She felt better already. +Tom and his wife Jen were going to the park. They liked to walk and see the birds and the flowers. Tom put on his jacket and zipped it up. Jen put on her hat and scarf. + +"Are you ready, Jen?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's go," Jen said. + +They walked out of the door and down the street. They saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog barked at them and wagged its tail. + +"Hello, dog. You are very loud," Tom said. + +The dog licked Tom's hand and sniffed Jen's scarf. Jen smiled and petted the dog. + +"Good dog. You are very friendly," Jen said. + +They said goodbye to the dog and kept walking. They reached the park and saw a lot of people. There were children playing on the swings and slides. There were old people sitting on the benches and reading books. There were young people jogging and biking. + +Tom and Jen found a nice spot under a tree. They sat on a blanket and opened their picnic basket. They had sandwiches and apples and cookies. They ate and talked and laughed. + +They were happy and calm. But the tree was restless. It had a lot of leaves that wanted to fly. The wind came and blew the leaves off the tree. The leaves flew in the air and landed on Tom and Jen. + +"Wow, look at the leaves. They are so pretty," Tom said. + +"They are so many. They are like a shower," Jen said. + +They picked up the leaves and threw them at each other. They giggled and played. They had fun. + +They were happy and restless. +Sara likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and makes pretty pictures. Sometimes she draws flowers, sometimes she draws animals, sometimes she draws her family. She likes to show her drawings to her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara finds a new crayon in her box. It is black and very sharp. She thinks it will make good lines and shapes. She starts to draw with it on a big paper. She draws a house, a tree, a sun, and a bird. She is happy with her drawing. + +But then, she hears a loud noise. It is her baby brother, who is in his crib. He is crying and making a fuss. He wants to wake up and play. Sara puts down her crayon and runs to his room. She sees him kicking his blanket and waving his arms. She wants to make him feel better. + +She picks up a gentle toy from his shelf. It is a soft bear with a red bow. She gives it to her brother and says, "Shh, shh, it's okay. Here is your bear. He will keep you company. Do you want to see my drawing?" She shows him her paper with the black crayon. + +Her brother stops crying and looks at her drawing. He smiles and reaches for it. He likes the colors and the shapes. He grabs the paper and tears it. He laughs and claps his hands. He thinks it is fun. + +Sara is sad and angry. She worked hard on her drawing and now it is ruined. She says, "No, no, no! That is my drawing! You can't tear it! You are a bad brother!" She snatches the paper and the crayon from him. She starts to cry. + +Her mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees Sara crying and her brother laughing. She sees the torn paper and the sharp crayon. She says, "Oh, no, what happened here? Sara, why are you crying? And why do you have that sharp crayon? That is not for you. That is for grown-ups. It can hurt you or your brother. Give it to me, please." + +Sara gives her mom the crayon and the paper. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I found the crayon in my box. I wanted to draw with it. But then my brother woke up and he tore my drawing. He ruined it. He is a bad brother." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I know you are upset. But your brother is not a bad brother. He is just a baby. He doesn't know how to draw or how to be careful. He was curious and playful. He didn't mean to hurt your feelings. He loves you and he wants to share with you. Can you forgive him and be a good sister?" + +Sara looks at her brother. He is still holding the bear and smiling. He says, "Sara, Sara, bear, bear." He reaches for her and tries to hug her. He looks cute and sweet. + +Sara feels a little better. She says, "Okay, mom. I forgive him. He is a baby. He doesn't know. I love him and I want to be a good sister. Can I give him another toy and play with him?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, Sara. That is very nice of you. You can give him another toy and play with him. But please, no more sharp crayons. They are not for you. They are for grown-ups. Use your other crayons. They are safer and prettier. And maybe you can make another drawing for me. I would love to see it." + +Sara says, "Okay, mom. I will use my other crayons. And I will make another drawing for you. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Sara. And I love your brother. You are both my precious children. Now, let's play together and have some fun." +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Tom says. "Maybe we can find some minerals." + +"What are minerals?" Jen asks. + +"They are shiny rocks that you can get and keep," Tom says. + +"OK, let's go," Jen says. + +They go in the hole. It is dark and cold. They use a flashlight to look around. They see some minerals. They are red and blue and green. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, look at these minerals," Tom says. "Let's get some." + +They start to get some minerals. They put them in their pockets. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It is coming to the hole. It is going to dump some dirt in the hole. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Jen shout. "We are in the hole!" + +But the truck driver does not hear them. He is not alert. He does not see them. He dumps the dirt in the hole. + +Tom and Jen are buried under the dirt. They cannot breathe. They cannot get out. They are scared. They are sad. They are gone. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. But today, it is raining. The sky is gray and the water falls on the ground. Sara and Tom are sad. They want to go to the park. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"No, dear. It is raining. You will get wet and cold. You can play inside with your toys," Mom says. + +"But we want to play outside. We want to see the ducks and the swings and the slide," Tom says. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Maybe tomorrow the sun will come out and you can go to the park. Why don't you read a book or draw a picture?" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom are not happy. They do not want to play inside. They look out the window and see the rain. They see a lady walking on the street. She has a big umbrella. She is smiling. She stops at their house and knocks on the door. + +Mom opens the door. She is surprised. She knows the lady. The lady is her friend. Her name is Anna. + +"Hello, Anna. What a nice surprise. Come in, come in," Mom says. + +"Hello, Mom. I was passing by and I thought I would visit you. I brought some cookies and some books for Sara and Tom. Can I play with them?" Anna says. + +"Of course, Anna. That is very kind of you. Sara and Tom, this is Anna. She is my friend. She is very dependable. She always helps me when I need her. She is very fun. She likes to play and read and tell stories. Do you want to play with her?" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom look at Anna. She is holding a bag with cookies and books. She is smiling. She looks nice. Sara and Tom nod. They want to play with Anna. + +"Hello, Sara. Hello, Tom. I'm Anna. I'm happy to meet you. Do you like cookies and books?" Anna says. + +"Yes, we do. Thank you, Anna," Sara and Tom say. + +Anna gives them some cookies and some books. They sit on the floor and eat and read. Anna tells them stories about the rain and the ducks and the swings and the slide. She makes them laugh and wonder. Sara and Tom forget about the rain. They have fun with Anna. They are glad she came. They think she is a good friend. They think she is dependable. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday today. She wanted to celebrate with her friends. She asked her mom if she could have a party. + +Mom said yes, but there was a problem. Lily was sick. She had a cough and a fever. She had to stay in bed. She could not go out and play. She could not have a party. This was very difficult for Lily. She felt sad and angry. + +Mom tried to cheer her up. She brought her a cake and some balloons. She sang happy birthday to her. She gave her a big hug and a present. She said she loved her very much. She said they could have a party later, when Lily was better. + +Lily smiled a little. She thanked her mom. She blew out the candles. She opened her present. It was a book with pictures and stories. She liked books. She asked her mom to read to her. + +Mom said yes. She sat on the bed with Lily. She read her the stories. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She forgot about her cough and her fever. She forgot about her party. She felt happy and cozy. She celebrated her birthday with her mom. +Lila was a big sister. She had a new infant brother, Ben. Ben was very small and cried a lot. Lila wanted to play with her toys, but Mama was busy with Ben. She had to feed him, change him, and rock him. + +Lila sighed. She felt lonely and bored. She wished Mama would play with her too. She looked at her dolls and teddy bears. They looked sad too. She picked up her favorite doll, Anna, and hugged her. + +"Anna, do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"Yes, Lila, I do," Anna said in Lila's voice. "But what can we play?" + +Lila thought for a moment. She had an idea. She smiled. + +"We can play family," she said. "You can be my baby, and I can be your mama. I will feed you, change you, and rock you. And I will love you very much." + +Anna nodded. "That sounds fun," she said. + +Lila took Anna to her bed. She wrapped her in a blanket and pretended to give her a bottle. She sang a lullaby and rocked her gently. She kissed her on the cheek and said, "You are my sweet baby, Anna. I am your happy mama, Lila." + +Mama heard Lila's voice from the bedroom. She smiled. She was proud of Lila. She knew Lila was a good big sister. She finished feeding Ben and put him in his crib. She went to the bedroom and saw Lila and Anna on the bed. + +"Hello, Lila," she said. "Hello, Anna. What are you playing?" + +Lila looked up and saw Mama. She smiled. + +"We are playing family, Mama," she said. "Anna is my baby, and I am her mama. Just like you and Ben." + +Mama hugged Lila and said, "That's wonderful, Lila. You are a very good mama to Anna. And you are a very good big sister to Ben. I love you very much." + +Lila hugged Mama and said, "I love you too, Mama. And I love Ben. And I love Anna." + +Mama kissed Lila and said, "How about we play family together? You, me, Ben, and Anna. We can have a tea party and read a story. Would you like that?" + +Lila nodded. She was very happy. She said, "Yes, Mama, I would like that very much." +Lily has a cat named Spot. Spot is amazing. He can run fast, jump high, and play with toys. Lily loves Spot very much. She gives him food, water, and hugs every day. + +One day, Lily wants to drink some juice. She goes to the kitchen and sees a big glass on the table. She thinks it is juice. She reaches for the glass, but Spot jumps on the table and knocks it over. The glass breaks and the juice spills on the floor. + +Lily is angry and sad. She yells at Spot and says, "Bad cat! You made a mess! You are not amazing!" Spot is scared and runs away. He hides under the bed. + +Lily's mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the broken glass and the juice on the floor. She is not happy. She tells Lily, "You should not touch the glass. It is not juice. It is coffee. It is hot and bitter. You could get hurt. And you should not yell at Spot. He is a good cat. He was just curious." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Spot. I did not know it was coffee. I wanted juice. And I love Spot. He is amazing. Can I say sorry to him?" + +Lily's mom nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. But first, let's clean up the mess. And then, I will give you some juice. And some milk for Spot." + +Lily and her mom clean up the mess. Then, they go to Lily's room and find Spot under the bed. Lily says, "Spot, I'm sorry. I was mad, but I don't hate you. You are amazing. Do you want some milk?" Spot comes out and meows. He rubs his head against Lily's hand. He forgives her. + +Lily and Spot drink their drinks and hug each other. They are happy again. They are amazing. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and her books. She had a big pink bow that she liked to tie on her hair. + +One day, her parent said they had to go to a party. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay home with her dolls and her books. She did not want to meet new people. She said no to her parent. + +Her parent said they had to go. They said it was rude to say no. They said Lily would have fun. They said they would help her tie her bow. Lily did not believe them. She cried and hid under her bed. + +Her parent looked for her. They found her under her bed. They said they were sorry. They said they understood. They said they were shy too when they were little. They said they would stay with her at the party. They said they would not make her talk to anyone. They said they would let her play with her dolls and her books. + +Lily felt better. She came out from under her bed. She let her parent tie her bow. She hugged her parent. She said she would try to go to the party. She said she loved her parent. Her parent smiled and said they loved her too. They went to the party together. Lily was still shy, but she was not scared. She had her parent and her bow. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play catch with a ball in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a picture of pizza on it. They love pizza. They run to the truck and ask for pizza. + +"Sorry, kids, I have no pizza left," the man in the truck says. "I just sold the last one to that lady over there." He points to a woman who is walking away with a big box of pizza. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They want pizza. They look at the woman. She is not looking at the pizza. She is talking on her phone. Sam has an idea. + +"Ben, let's catch the pizza!" he whispers to his brother. "We can run fast and grab the box from her. She won't notice." + +Ben thinks this is a stupid idea. He is scared. He does not want to steal the pizza. He does not want to get in trouble. He shakes his head. + +"No, Sam, that's wrong. We can't do that. It's not ours. We have to ask nicely or wait for another truck." + +But Sam does not listen. He runs after the woman. He tries to catch the pizza. He reaches for the box. But he is too small. He bumps into the woman. The box falls to the ground. The pizza slides out. It lands on the dirt. It is ruined. + +The woman is angry. She yells at Sam. She calls him a bad boy. She says he has to pay for the pizza. She says she will tell his mom. Sam is scared. He cries. He runs back to Ben. + +Ben is sad. He hugs his brother. He says he is sorry. He says they should not have tried to catch the pizza. He says they should have listened to the man in the truck. He says they should have played catch with the ball. He says they can still have fun. + +Sam nods. He says he is sorry too. He says he was stupid. He says he learned his lesson. He says he will never try to catch pizza again. He says he loves his brother. He says he wants to play catch with the ball. + +They go back to the park. They find their ball. They play catch. They have fun. They forget about the pizza. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They want to win a trophy. They see a poster that says: "Soccer Test. Win a Trophy. Come on Saturday." + +"Let's go to the test, Sam. We can win a trophy," Tim says. + +"OK, Tim. But we need to practice. The test will be hard," Sam says. + +They practice every day. They kick the ball, they run, they pass. They have fun. + +On Saturday, they go to the park. They see many kids. They see an elderly man. He has a whistle and a clipboard. He is the judge. + +"Hello, kids. I am the judge. I will test your soccer skills. The best team will win a trophy. Are you ready?" he says. + +"Yes, we are ready," Tim and Sam say. + +They play with other kids. They try their best. They score goals. They cheer. They have fun. + +The judge blows his whistle. He says: "The test is over. You all did very well. But there is only one trophy. And the trophy goes to... Tim and Sam!" + +Tim and Sam are very happy. They hug each other. They thank the judge. They hold the trophy. They smile. + +They go home. They show the trophy to their families. They are proud. They are friends. They like to play soccer. +Tim and Sam like to play in the park. They like to look for bugs and animals. One day, they find a large lizard under a rock. The lizard is green and has a long tail. + +"Wow, look at this lizard!" Tim says. "It is so big and cool!" + +"Can I hold it?" Sam asks. He reaches for the lizard. + +"Be careful, Sam. It might bite you," Tim says. He holds the lizard in his hands. + +Sam does not listen to Tim. He grabs the lizard's tail and pulls. The lizard does not like that. It opens its mouth and shows its sharp teeth. + +"Ow!" Sam cries. He lets go of the lizard's tail. The lizard is angry. It bites Sam's hand hard. + +"Help! Help!" Sam screams. He drops the lizard. The lizard runs away. + +Tim runs to Sam. He sees blood on Sam's hand. He is scared. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Tim asks. + +"No, it hurts! It hurts!" Sam says. He cries and cries. + +Tim does not know what to do. He looks for help. He sees a man walking his dog. He calls to him. + +"Sir, sir, please help us! My friend got bitten by a lizard!" Tim says. + +The man hears Tim. He comes over. He sees Sam's hand. He is shocked. + +"Oh no, that is not good. That is not a lizard. That is a crocodile!" the man says. "We need to go to the hospital right now!" + +The man picks up Sam and carries him to his car. He tells Tim to come with him. He drives to the hospital fast. + +Tim and Sam are very scared. They do not know if Sam will be okay. They wish they never found the large lizard. They wish they listened to Tim. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +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 black crow on a tree. The crow looked at the snowman and wanted the carrot. He flew down and tried to take it. Lily and Ben ran to the snowman and shouted at the crow. "Go away, crow! This is our snowman! You can't have his nose!" + +The crow did not listen. He pecked at the carrot and pulled it out. He flew away with it in his beak. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged the snowman. + +A lady was walking by. She saw Lily and Ben and the snowman. She felt sorry for them. She was the queen of the land. She wore a shiny crown and a long coat. She had a magic wand in her hand. + +She came to Lily and Ben and smiled. "Hello, children. I am the queen. I saw what the crow did. That was very mean. Do you want me to help you?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears. They liked the queen. She was very kind. + +The queen waved her wand. She made a new carrot nose for the snowman. She also made a big sign that said "This is Lily and Ben's snowman. Do not touch!" She put the sign next to the snowman. + +She turned to Lily and Ben and said, "There. Now your snowman is safe. But be careful. The crow might come back. He is very greedy. If you see him, warn me. I will chase him away with my wand." + +Lily and Ben thanked the queen. They hugged her and the snowman. They were very happy again. + +The queen smiled and said, "You're welcome, children. Have fun in the snow. But don't stay too long. It is very icy. You might catch a cold. Go home when you are tired. And remember, I am always here if you need me." + +Lily and Ben said goodbye to the queen. They played with the snowman until it was dark. They did not see the crow again. They went home and told their mom and dad about the queen and the crow and the snowman. They had a very good day. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in their bedroom. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They pretended that the doll and the car were friends and went on adventures. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a big bang. They ran to the window and looked out. They saw a big truck with a big tree on it. The truck had hit their fence and the tree had fallen on their yard. They were scared and curious. + +They ran to the door and opened it. They wanted to see the truck and the tree better. But they did not see their mom or dad. They wondered where they were. They called for them, but no one answered. They felt alone and sad. + +They decided to go outside and look for them. They put on their shoes and coats and went down the stairs. They opened the front door and stepped out. They saw the truck and the tree, but they also saw something else. They saw their mom and dad lying on the ground. They were not moving or talking. They were covered in blood. They looked dead. + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They did not understand what had happened. They did not know what to do. They ran to their mom and dad and tried to wake them up. They cried and hugged them. They hoped they were not dead. They hoped they would surprise them and open their eyes and smile. But they did not. They stayed dead. Lily and Ben felt very sad and very alone. They wished they had stayed in their bedroom and played with their toys. They wished they had never heard the loud noise. They wished they had never seen the truck and the tree. They wished they had never seen their mom and dad dead. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, it was very cold and windy. Ben had a jacket, but Sam did not. + +"Sam, you need a jacket," Ben said. "You will be cold and sick." + +"I don't have a jacket," Sam said. "My mom did not give me one. She was too busy." + +Ben felt sad for Sam. He did not like to see his friend troubled. He had an idea. + +"Sam, do you mind if I share my jacket with you?" Ben asked. "We can take turns wearing it." + +Sam smiled. He was happy that Ben was so kind. He did not mind at all. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sam said. "You are a good friend." + +They hugged and put on the jacket together. They felt warm and cozy. They played in the park until it was time to go home. They were glad they had each other. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they saw a big mug on the table. It was red and shiny and had a picture of a lion on it. + +"Wow, look at that mug!" Ben said. "It is so pretty. I want it." + +"No, I want it!" Sam said. "It is mine. You have your own mug." + +They both reached for the mug and pulled it hard. The mug fell on the floor and broke into pieces. They heard a loud noise and saw their mom coming. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She looked angry and sad. "That was my mug. It was a gift from Grandma. How could you break it?" + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They did not mean to break the mug. They just wanted to have it. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Ben said. "We did not know it was your mug. We thought it was a toy." + +"We were trying to steal it from each other," Sam said. "We were selfish and greedy." + +Mom sighed. She picked up the pieces of the mug and threw them in the trash. She hugged Ben and Sam and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn to share and respect other people's things. Stealing is wrong and hurtful. And that mug was not a toy. It was scary. It had a lion on it. Lions can bite and roar and chase you. You don't want to play with lions, do you?" + +Ben and Sam shook their heads. They did not want to play with lions. They wanted to play with their toys. They said sorry to Mom again and promised to be good. They hugged Mom and each other and went back to the living room. They found their own mugs and filled them with juice. They drank and smiled and said, "Cheers!" +Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom. They liked to see the swans in the pond. The swans were big and white and had long necks. They made soft sounds and swam in the water. + +Lily and Tom had some bread to feed the swans. They broke the bread into small pieces and threw them to the pond. The swans came closer and ate the bread. Lily and Tom were happy to see the swans. + +But then, one of the swans flew away. It flapped its wings and went up in the sky. Lily and Tom watched it go. They felt sad. + +"Where is the swan going?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Maybe it is going to find another pond, or another swan friend," Mom said. + +"Will it come back?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it will, maybe it won't. But we can always come back and see the other swans," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They still liked the other swans. But they missed the swan that flew away. They hoped it would find a nice place to stay. + +They said goodbye to the swans and left the park. They walked home with Mom. They saw a big, open sky. They wondered if the swan was still there. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the ground. They made noises like vroom and beep and had fun. They did not see their big brother Sam coming down the stairs. Sam was clumsy and did not watch where he was going. He stepped on Ben's car and broke it. + +"Ow!" Sam said. "What is this?" + +"Sam, you broke my car!" Ben cried. "You are so mean!" + +"Sorry, Ben. I did not see it. It was an accident." Sam said. + +"No, it was not. You always disturb us when we play. You are a bad brother!" Lily said. + +Sam felt bad. He did not mean to break Ben's car or disturb them. He wanted to make them happy. He looked around and saw his old bike in the corner. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Ben and Lily. Do you want to play with my bike? It is big and fast and has a bell. You can take turns and ride it in the yard." Sam said. + +Ben and Lily looked at the bike. It was shiny and red and had a basket. They liked it. They forgot about the broken car and smiled. + +"Really? Can we?" Ben asked. + +"Sure. I will help you. Come on, let's go." Sam said. + +Sam took them to the yard and helped them ride the bike. They had more fun. They made noises like ring and zoom and laughed. Sam was happy. He was not a bad brother. He was a good brother. He did not disturb them. He played with them. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sara found a big worm and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a worm!" Sara said. "It is long and slimy and wiggly. Do you want to touch it?" + +Ben was scared of worms. He did not like how they moved and felt. He shook his head and backed away. + +"No, Sara, I don't want to touch it. Put it back in the dirt. It is yucky!" Ben said. + +Sara was sad. She liked her worm. She thought it was cute and friendly. She wanted to keep it as a pet. She did not want to put it back in the dirt. + +"But, Ben, it is not yucky. It is humble. It does not bite or sting or scratch. It just eats dirt and makes soil. It is good for the plants. Please, Ben, let me keep it. I will put it in a jar and open it every day to give it some air and water." Sara said. + +Ben did not listen to Sara. He was angry and mean. He grabbed the jar from Sara's hand and threw it on the ground. The jar broke and the worm fell out. A big bird saw the worm and swooped down. It picked up the worm in its beak and flew away. + +Sara cried. She lost her worm. She was very sad and mad at Ben. Ben was sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara or the worm. He tried to say sorry, but Sara did not want to talk to him. She ran away to the house. Ben was alone in the garden. He felt bad and wished he had been nicer to Sara and the worm. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. Lily had a doll with a pink vest and Ben had a truck with wide wheels. They were having fun until Ben wanted to play with Lily's doll. + +"Give me your doll, Lily. I want to see her vest," Ben said. + +"No, Ben. This is my doll. You have your truck. Go away," Lily said. + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the doll from Lily's hands and ran away. Lily was very angry and sad. She chased after Ben and tried to get her doll back. + +"Give me back my doll, Ben. You are mean. You are not my friend," Lily shouted. + +Ben did not care. He laughed and threw the doll on the ground. The doll's vest ripped and her hair got dirty. Lily saw what Ben did and started to weep. She picked up her doll and hugged her. + +"Ben, you are bad. You broke my doll. I hate you," Lily cried. + +Ben did not say sorry. He got on his truck and drove away. He did not look back. He did not care about Lily or her doll. He only cared about himself. + +Lily was left alone in the garden with her broken doll. She wept and wept until her mom came and found her. Her mom tried to comfort her and fix her doll, but Lily was still very sad. She did not want to play with Ben ever again. She did not trust him. She felt like she had no friends. She wished she had a new doll with a new vest. She wished Ben had never touched her doll. She wished Ben had never been born. +Anna and Ben are friends. They love to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, Anna's mom says, "We have to go, Anna. It is time to go home." + +Anna does not want to go. She wants to stay with Ben. She says, "No, mom. I want to stay. I want to play with Ben." + +Ben hears Anna. He feels sad. He does not want Anna to go. He says, "Please, Anna. Stay with me. We can play more." + +Anna's mom is kind. She says, "I know you love to play with Ben, Anna. But we have to go home. You can play with Ben again tomorrow." + +Anna thinks. She loves her mom. She loves Ben. She does not know what to do. She says, "Can we go slow, mom? Can we say bye to Ben?" + +Anna's mom smiles. She says, "Yes, Anna. We can go slow. We can say bye to Ben." + +Anna and Ben hug. They say, "Bye, friend. See you tomorrow. I love you." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They know they will play again. They wave as Anna and her mom go slow. They are good friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. She picks up a necklace with a yellow stone. "This is gold!" + +"Can I see?" Tom asks. He reaches for the necklace, but Sara pulls it away. + +"No, it is mine!" Sara says. She puts the necklace around her neck. It is very tight. She feels a little pain. + +"Please, share with me!" Tom says. He is sad. He likes gold too. + +"No, go away!" Sara says. She is angry. She does not want to share. + +Tom starts to cry. He runs away from Sara. He sees a swing nearby. He sits on the seat and swings back and forth. He feels a little better. + +Sara looks at Tom. She sees him crying. She feels a little sorry. She takes off the necklace and runs after Tom. + +"Tom, wait!" Sara says. She catches up with him. She gives him the necklace. "Here, you can have it. I am sorry I was mean." + +Tom stops crying. He smiles. He takes the necklace and puts it around his neck. It is still tight, but he does not mind. + +"Thank you, Sara!" Tom says. He hugs Sara. "You are a good friend." + +Sara hugs Tom back. She feels happy. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too." + +They go back to the box and look for more gold. They find some rings, some bracelets, and some coins. They share them and play with them. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived in a small village. They liked to play and explore, but sometimes they felt bored. There was not much to do in the village, and they had seen everything many times. + +One day, they decided to observe the people and animals in the village. They took a basket and some bread, and walked around. They saw a farmer milking a cow, a baker making bread, a teacher reading a book, and a dog chasing a cat. They said hello to everyone, and shared some bread with them. + +They also saw a new person in the village. He had a big hat, a long coat, and a strange bag. He looked different from the other people. He was walking slowly and looking at everything. Tom and Anna were curious about him. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked him. + +"I am a traveler," the man said. "I come from far away, and I like to observe new places and learn new things." + +"What are you observing here?" Anna asked him. + +"I am observing the village, of course," the man said. "It is very interesting to me. I see many things that I have never seen before. Like this cow, and this bread, and this book, and this dog, and this cat. And you, of course. You are very interesting, too." + +Tom and Anna were surprised. They did not think the village was interesting at all. They thought it was boring. They wondered what the man had seen before, and what he would see next. + +"Can we come with you?" Tom asked him. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "I am always happy to have company. Come, let me show you what I have in my bag. I have many things that you have never seen before, either." + +Tom and Anna followed the man. They were excited and curious. They forgot about being bored. They wanted to observe new things and learn new things, too. They thought the man was very nice and fun. They hoped he would stay in the village for a long time. +Tim and Kim were twins who loved animals. They wanted to go on a safari and see lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras. Their dad said they could go if they were good and did their chores. + +One day, dad came home with a big surprise. He had tickets for a safari park. Tim and Kim were so happy. They packed their bags and got ready to go. + +The next day, they drove to the safari park. They saw many animals from the car. They took pictures and waved at them. They were having so much fun. + +Then, they came to a gate that said "Lion Zone". Dad said they had to be very quiet and stay in the car. Tim and Kim nodded. They wanted to see the lions. + +But when they entered the lion zone, they saw no lions. They only saw grass and trees. Tim and Kim were disappointed. They asked dad where the lions were. + +Dad said, "Maybe they are hiding. Or maybe they are sleeping. We have to be patient and believe. Maybe we will see them soon." + +Tim and Kim waited and waited. But they still saw no lions. They started to feel bored and hungry. They asked dad if they could have a snack. + +Dad said, "Not yet. We have to finish the safari first. Maybe the lions will come out if we are quiet and respectful." + +Tim and Kim sighed. They wanted to see the lions, but they also wanted to eat. They wondered if the lions were hungry too. + +Then, they heard a loud roar. They looked out the window and saw a big lion. He was walking towards their car. He looked hungry too. + +Tim and Kim were scared. They screamed and hid behind dad. Dad said, "Don't worry. The lion can't hurt us. He is behind a fence. He is just curious. He wants to see us too." + +Tim and Kim peeked out and saw the fence. They felt relieved. They also saw more lions coming out of the grass. They were beautiful and majestic. They roared and played with each other. + +Tim and Kim were amazed. They forgot about their hunger. They smiled and said, "Wow, dad. You were right. We just had to believe. The lions are awesome. Thank you for taking us on this safari." + +Dad smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You see, sometimes things don't happen right away. Sometimes we have to wait and trust. That's what believing means. It means having hope and faith. And sometimes, believing can make things happen." + +The moral of the story is: Believing can help us overcome disappointment and fear, and make us appreciate the wonders of life. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big metal thing with wheels and a horn. It was a car. Lily liked the car. She wanted to touch it. + +"Can I touch the car?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, you can't. It is not ours. It is someone else's. It is expensive. They will be angry if you touch it." Tom said. + +"But I like the car. It is shiny and pretty. Please, can I touch it?" Lily begged. + +Tom looked around. He did not see anyone near the car. He thought for a moment. He wanted to make Lily happy. He had an idea. + +"OK, you can touch the car. But only for a little bit. And you have to be careful. Do not scratch it or break it. And do not make any noise. Come on, let's go." Tom said. + +He took Lily's hand and they ran to the car. Lily was very happy. She touched the car with her fingers. It felt cold and smooth. She liked the color. It was red. She saw a sticker on the car. It had a picture of a star. She liked stars. + +"Look, Tom, a star!" Lily said. + +"Yes, I see it. It is nice. But we have to go now. Someone might come and see us. Let's go back to the playground." Tom said. + +He pulled Lily away from the car. Lily did not want to leave. She wanted to stay with the car. She wanted to have the car. + +"Can I have the car, Tom? Can you give it to me?" Lily asked. + +"No, I can't. It is not mine. It is not yours. It is expensive. We can't have it. We can only look at it. Come on, let's go." Tom said. + +He dragged Lily back to the playground. Lily was sad. She cried. She wanted the car. She did not understand why she could not have it. Tom tried to cheer her up. He gave her a hug. He gave her a cookie. He gave her a toy. But Lily still wanted the car. She did not want anything else. She did not stop crying. Tom did not know what to do. He wished he had never shown her the car. He wished he had never given her the idea. He wished he had never given her the trouble. +One day, a hunter went to the forest to look for animals. He saw a big bear sleeping under a tree. He wanted to catch the bear and take it home. He took out his net and tried to throw it over the bear. + +But the bear woke up and saw the hunter. The bear was very angry and roared loudly. The hunter was frightened and ran away. He dropped his net and his hat on the ground. + +The bear followed the hunter and saw a house. The house was made of wood and straw. The hunter had built it himself. The bear thought it was a good place to hide. He pushed the door and went inside. + +The hunter ran back to his house. He wanted to get his gun and shoot the bear. He opened the door and saw the bear sitting on his bed. The hunter was very surprised and scared. He said, "Please, don't hurt me! This is my house!" + +The bear looked at the hunter and said, "This is your house? You built it yourself? Why did you try to catch me? I was sleeping peacefully in the forest. You should not bother the animals. They have their own homes too." + +The hunter felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "You are right. I was wrong. I should not have tried to catch you. I am sorry. Please, forgive me. You can stay in my house if you want." + +The bear smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind. I forgive you. But I don't want to stay in your house. I want to go back to the forest. That is my home. Goodbye, hunter. And remember, be nice to the animals." + +The hunter nodded and said, "Goodbye, bear. And thank you. I will remember. Be nice to the animals." + +The bear left the house and went back to the forest. The hunter learned a lesson. He never tried to catch the animals again. He lived happily in his house. He and the bear became friends. + +The end. + +Moral value: We should respect the animals and their homes. We should not harm them or take them away from their natural habitats. We should be kind and friendly to all living beings. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her dance. + +One day, Lily's mom said she had to go to the doctor. She said it was not a bad thing, but she had to take a test. Lily did not know what a test was, but she wanted to go with her mom. She asked if she could bring Anna too. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. + +Lily and her mom got in the car and drove to the doctor. Lily held Anna tight and looked out the window. She saw many things, like trees, birds, and cars. She was excited to see the doctor. + +When they got to the doctor, Lily and her mom had to wait in a room. There were chairs, magazines, and toys. Lily saw a big ball that looked fun. She asked her mom if she could play with it. Her mom said yes, but she had to stay close. + +Lily took the ball and bounced it on the floor. It made a loud noise and went up and down. Lily laughed and threw it higher. She did not see the wet spot on the floor. She ran to catch the ball, but she slipped on the wet spot. She fell down and dropped Anna. Anna's hair got tangled in the ball. Lily cried and said she was sorry. + +Her mom came and hugged her. She said it was okay, and she was not hurt. She helped her get up and untangle Anna's hair. She said they had to go to the doctor now. She said the test was to see how her heart was. She said the doctor would put some stickers on her chest and look at a screen. She said it would not hurt, and it would be impressive. + +Lily was curious and scared. She asked if she could hold Anna. Her mom said yes, and they went to the doctor. The doctor was nice and smiled. He said hello to Lily and Anna. He put some stickers on Lily's mom's chest and looked at a screen. He said her heart was very good and strong. He said she passed the test. He said it was impressive. + +Lily was happy and proud. She said her mom was the best. She said she loved her and Anna. Her mom said she loved her too. They hugged and thanked the doctor. They took the stickers off and went back to the car. Lily said she liked the doctor and the test. She said it was impressive. She said she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. Her mom said she could be anything she wanted. They drove home and played with Anna. They had a good day. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys. Ben has a yellow car that can go fast. Mia has a doll that can talk. They like to share their toys and have fun. + +But one day, Ben's car stops working. He pushes the button, but the car does not move. He shakes the car, but the car does not make any sound. He is sad and angry. + +"Mia, look! My car is broken! It does not go fast anymore!" he cries. + +Mia comes to see. She looks at the car and sees a small hole on the side. She thinks for a moment and has an idea. + +"Ben, maybe we can fix your car. Do you have any tape?" she asks. + +Ben nods and runs to get some tape. Mia takes the car and puts her finger in the hole. She feels something loose inside. She pulls it out and sees a small metal ring. It has a number on it. It is a zero. + +"Mia, what is that?" Ben asks. + +"It is a zero. It is part of your car. It helps the car go fast. But it fell off and made a hole. That is why your car does not work," Mia explains. + +"Can we put it back?" Ben wonders. + +"Yes, we can. We need to use the tape. The tape will hold the zero and close the hole. Then your car will work again," Mia says. + +She shows Ben how to do it. They work together and use the tape to fix the car. They press the button and the car starts to move and make sound. Ben and Mia are happy. + +"Yay! We fixed it! Thank you, Mia! You are smart and kind!" Ben says. + +"You are welcome, Ben! You are brave and helpful! Let's play with the car and the doll!" Mia says. + +They hug and smile. They play with their toys and have fun. They are good friends. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, some of their toys are broken. Tim's car has no wheels. Mia's doll has no hair. They are sad and bored. + +"Mom, can we have new toys?" Tim asks. + +"Not today, Tim. We have to save money. Maybe for your birthday," Mom says. + +"When is our birthday?" Mia asks. + +"Next month, Mia. You have to wait a little longer," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia sigh. They look at their broken toys. They do not want to play with them. They yawn. They are tired. + +"Mom, can we have some milk?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, Mia. Come to the kitchen. I have some warm milk for you," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia follow Mom to the kitchen. They drink their milk from their cups. They feel warm and cozy. They smile at Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," Tim and Mia say. + +"I love you too, my sweeties. Now, let's go to bed. You need some rest," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia nod. They hug Mom. They go to their room. They put their broken toys away. They climb into their beds. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of new toys. +Lily is a little girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite one is Anna. Anna has long hair and a blue dress. Lily likes to comb Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily wants to play with Anna on the stairs. She thinks the stairs are fun, because they go up and down. She takes Anna and goes to the stairs. She sits on the first stair and makes Anna sit next to her. + +"Hello, Anna," Lily says. "Do you like the stairs?" + +"Yes, Lily, I do," Anna says. "They are high and low. They are like a mountain." + +Lily smiles and nods. She moves to the second stair and makes Anna follow her. She does the same with the third stair, and the fourth stair, and the fifth stair. She is having a lot of fun. + +But then, she hears her mom call her name. "Lily, come here, please. It's time for lunch." + +Lily looks at her mom, who is in the kitchen. She wants to go to her mom, but she also wants to play with Anna. She thinks for a moment. Then, she has an idea. + +She lies to her mom. She says, "Mom, I can't come. I feel weak. My tummy hurts." + +Her mom looks worried. She comes to the stairs and sees Lily and Anna. She touches Lily's forehead and feels that it is not hot. She asks Lily, "Are you sure you feel weak? You don't have a fever." + +Lily nods and makes a sad face. She hopes her mom will believe her and let her play with Anna. + +But her mom is smart. She knows Lily is lying. She says, "Lily, lying is bad. You should not lie to me. You are not weak. You are hungry. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some lunch. You can play with Anna later." + +Lily feels ashamed. She knows her mom is right. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was lying. I wanted to play with Anna on the stairs. But I know lying is bad. I won't do it again." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I forgive you, Lily. But you have to be honest with me. And you have to be careful on the stairs. They are not a good place to play. You could fall and hurt yourself or Anna. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some lunch. You can play with Anna in your room after you eat." + +Lily nods and says, "Okay, mom. Thank you for forgiving me. I love you." + +She takes Anna and follows her mom to the kitchen. She learns her lesson. She decides to never lie again. She also decides to find a safer place to play with Anna. She thinks maybe the couch or the bed would be better. She is happy to have her mom and her doll. She is a good girl. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hippo in the pond. The hippo is sleepy. He yawns and closes his eyes. + +Lila and Ben want to see the hippo. They go near the pond. They see a sign. The sign says: "Do not feed the hippo. He is on a diet." Lila and Ben do not know what a diet is. They think the hippo is hungry. + +Lila and Ben have some bread. They break the bread into pieces. They throw the pieces into the pond. The hippo wakes up. He sees the bread. He is happy. He opens his mouth and eats the bread. + +But the bread is not good for the hippo. The bread makes him feel sick. He feels a burn in his tummy. He is angry. He roars and splashes the water. He scares Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben run away. They are sorry. They did not mean to hurt the hippo. They learn a lesson. They do not feed the animals in the park. They only watch them and say hello. The hippo goes back to sleep. He hopes his tummy will feel better soon. +Tim likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads them every day. He learns new words and stories. He is a smart person. + +One day, Tim goes to his friend's house. His friend is Anna. Anna has a big bookshelf. She has many books too. Tim sees a book he likes. It is a book about animals. He wants to read it. + +"Can I read this book?" Tim asks Anna. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is a fragile book. It is very old and thin. Do not tear it or bend it," Anna says. + +Tim takes the book. He opens it. He sees many pictures of animals. He likes them. He reads the words. He learns new things. He is happy. + +But then, he hears a loud noise. It is Anna's dog. The dog runs into the room. The dog sees Tim and the book. The dog wants to play. The dog jumps on Tim. Tim falls down. The book falls too. The dog bites the book. The book rips. The pages fly everywhere. The book is broken. + +Anna sees what happens. She is angry. She cries. She yells at Tim and the dog. + +"Look what you did! You ruined my book! It was a special book! It was a gift from my grandma! She is not here anymore! How could you be so careless? Go away! I do not want to be your friend anymore!" + +Tim is sad. He is sorry. He did not mean to break the book. He likes Anna. He likes books. He does not know what to do. He picks up the pieces of the book. He tries to fix it. But it is too late. The book is gone. Anna is gone. Tim is alone. He cries. He wishes he never read the book. +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage in the car. Lily had a pink suitcase with her toys and clothes. Ben had a blue backpack with his books and games. + +"Can I put my luggage in the front?" Lily asked. + +"No, you have to put it in the back," Ben said. "The front is for me and my backpack." + +"But I want to see my luggage," Lily said. "It is nice and pink. Your backpack is boring and blue." + +"That is not fair," Ben said. "My backpack is not boring. It has cool stickers and a zipper. Your suitcase is too big and heavy. It will take up all the space." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They did not want to share the car. They did not discuss nicely. They shouted and pushed each other. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came to the car and saw the mess. They were not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. + +"Why are you fighting over the luggage?" Dad asked. + +Lily and Ben stopped arguing. They looked at Mom and Dad. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," Lily and Ben said. "We were not nice to each other. We wanted to have our own place in the car." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They hugged Lily and Ben. + +"It is okay, Lily and Ben," Mom and Dad said. "We understand that you are excited about the trip. But you have to learn to discuss and share. The car is big enough for everyone and everything. We can put your luggage in the back and your backpack in the front. Then you can both see your things and have some room." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They agreed to discuss and share. They helped Mom and Dad pack the car. They said sorry to each other and gave a high five. They were ready for the trip. They hoped it would be nice and fun. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun, but they are also hungry. + +"Mom, when is lunch?" Sara asks. + +"Soon, my dear. Be patient, please. I am making sandwiches for you," Mom says from the kitchen. + +Tom is impatient. He does not want to wait. He wants to eat now. He puts his car down and runs to the kitchen. + +"Mom, I want lunch now!" Tom says. + +"Tom, you have to wait. Lunch is not ready yet. Come back to the living room and play with Sara," Mom says. + +Tom does not listen. He tries to grab a sandwich from the plate. Mom stops him. + +"Tom, no! That is hot. You will burn your mouth. Come here, let me hug you," Mom says. + +Tom is sad. He cries. He is sorry for being impatient. + +Mom hugs him and kisses him. She is not angry. She is patient. + +"Sara, Tom, lunch is ready. Come to the table and wash your hands," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom come to the table. They wash their hands. They eat their sandwiches. They are happy. + +They say thank you to Mom. They are good children. They are patient. +Tom is a big boy who goes to school. He likes to learn new things and play with his friends. But today he has an exam. He has to write and draw what he knows about animals. He feels nervous and scared. + +Mom helps Tom get ready in the morning. She gives him a hug and a kiss and tells him he can do it. She makes him a yummy breakfast and packs his lunch. Then she helps him bathe. She washes his hair and his body with soap and water. She dries him with a soft towel and puts on his clothes. + +Tom and Mom walk to school. They see the sun and the birds and the flowers. Mom tells Tom to breathe and smile. She says he is smart and brave and kind. She says she is proud of him. Tom feels a little better. + +At school, Tom meets his teacher and his friends. They say hello and wish him good luck. Tom goes to his desk and waits for the exam. He looks at the paper and the crayons. He remembers what he learned about animals. He starts to write and draw. + +Tom writes and draws for a long time. He tries his best. He finishes his exam and gives it to his teacher. He feels happy and relieved. He joins his friends and plays with them. They have fun and laugh. + +The bell rings and school is over. Tom runs to Mom and hugs her. He tells her he did his exam. He shows her his paper. Mom smiles and praises him. She says he did a great job. She says they can go to the park and have ice cream. Tom feels peaceful and loved. He says thank you to Mom. He says he loves her. They hold hands and walk to the park. They have a wonderful day. +Tim and Sam were brothers who shared a room. They had two beds, one for each of them, and a line on the floor that divided the room in half. Tim liked to keep his side of the room neat and tidy, but Sam liked to make a mess with his toys and clothes. + +One night, Tim was trying to sleep, but Sam was making a lot of noise. He was playing with his cars and trucks, and making loud vroom and beep sounds. Tim asked him to stop. + +"Sam, please be quiet. I want to sleep. It is dark and late." + +Sam did not listen. He was persistent. He kept playing and making noise. He said he was not tired and he wanted to have fun. + +"Tim, you are boring. I don't want to sleep. I want to play. It is fun and cool." + +Tim got angry. He got out of his bed and crossed the line. He grabbed Sam's cars and trucks and threw them across the room. He yelled at Sam. + +"Sam, you are rude. You don't care about me. You make me mad. Give me back my sleep." + +Sam got angry too. He got out of his bed and pushed Tim. He grabbed Tim's pillow and blanket and threw them across the room. He yelled back at Tim. + +"Tim, you are mean. You don't care about me. You make me sad. Give me back my toys." + +The brothers started to fight. They hit and kicked and bit each other. They did not stop. They did not hear their mom and dad coming to the room. They did not see their mom and dad opening the door. They did not feel their mom and dad pulling them apart. + +The mom and dad were very upset. They scolded the brothers. They said they were naughty and selfish. They said they had to learn to share and respect. They said they had to go to bed without a story or a hug or a kiss. + +The brothers felt ashamed and sorry. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had been nice and quiet. They wished they had said sorry and good night. But it was too late. They had to sleep alone and sad. They had a bad ending. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big boy with a shiny medal around his neck. He was playing with a ball and kicking it very hard. + +"Wow, look at his medal!" Sam said. "It is so pretty and bright. I want one too!" + +"Me too!" Mia said. "Maybe he will let us play with him and his ball." + +They ran over to the big boy and asked him if they could join him. But the big boy was not nice. He said no and pushed them away. He said they were too small and weak to play with him. He said his medal was only for the best players and they were not good enough. + +Sam and Mia felt sad and angry. They did not like the big boy. He was rough and mean. They wanted to go home and tell their mom. But then they saw a small girl sitting on a bench. She was holding a book and had a smile on her face. + +"Hi, what are you doing?" Sam asked her. + +"I am reading a story," the girl said. "It is about a hero who helps people and animals. He is very brave and kind. He has a medal too, but he does not show it off. He says it is a gift from God and he prays every day to thank him." + +"Wow, that sounds like a nice story," Mia said. "Can we read it with you?" + +"Sure, you can," the girl said. "My name is Lucy, by the way. What are yours?" + +"I am Sam and this is Mia. We are twins," Sam said. + +"Nice to meet you, Sam and Mia. You can sit next to me and we can read together," Lucy said. + +Sam and Mia sat next to Lucy and looked at her book. It had colorful pictures and big words. Lucy read the story to them and they listened with interest. They learned about the hero and his adventures. They liked him a lot. He was not rough and mean like the big boy. He was gentle and good. + +They forgot about the big boy and his medal. They had a new friend and a new story. They prayed with Lucy and thanked God for their gift. They felt happy and peaceful. They decided to come back to the park and read more stories with Lucy. They did not need a medal to be the best. They only needed a book and a heart. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to pretend they were pirates and princesses. Tom had a blue hat and a wooden sword. Lily had a pink dress and a shiny crown. + +"Arrr, I am Captain Tom, the most feared pirate in the sea!" Tom said. "Give me your jewels, Princess Lily, or I will make you walk the plank!" + +"No, never!" Lily said. "You are a mean pirate, and I am a brave princess. I will not surrender to you!" + +They chased each other around the park, laughing and shouting. They came to a big fountain, where water sprayed and sparkled. Lily ran behind the fountain and hid. Tom followed her, but he slipped on the wet grass and fell into the water. + +"Splash!" Tom got all wet and cold. He dropped his sword and hat. He felt silly and sad. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to him. She helped him get out of the water. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she asked. + +"I'm okay, Lily. Thank you. You are a kind princess," he said. + +They smiled at each other and held hands. They decided to stop playing pirates and princesses. They wanted to play something else. + +"Let's dance!" Lily said. "Dancing is fun and warm." + +"Okay, let's dance!" Tom said. "Dancing is better than fighting." + +They put on their hats and crowns and danced around the fountain. They twirled and jumped and clapped. They were happy and free. They forgot about the water and the sword. They only remembered the dance. +Tim and Tom were two mice who liked to race. They raced in the yard, in the house, and in the barn. They raced to see who was faster and who could find more cheese. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny car in the yard. It had four round wheels and a loud horn. Tim and Tom wanted to race on the car. They climbed on the hood and ran to the back. They climbed on the roof and ran to the front. They had so much fun. + +"Let's race inside the car!" Tim said. "Maybe there is cheese in there!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Tom said. "The car might have traps or cats!" + +They jumped inside the car and looked around. They saw a lot of buttons and wires and things they did not know. They also saw a big hole in the floor. Tim ran to the hole and peeked inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said. "There is a big, broken wheel under the car! It is bigger than us!" + +"Can we race on it?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Tim said. "It looks like fun!" + +They jumped into the hole and ran on the broken wheel. They did not see the man who came to the car. He had a wrench and a jack. He wanted to fix the car. + +He opened the door and saw the mice. He was angry. He grabbed the wrench and swung it at them. Tim and Tom were scared. They ran away from the wrench and the man. They ran out of the hole and out of the car. They ran back to the barn. + +"That was not fun!" Tim said. "That was scary!" + +"I told you to be careful!" Tom said. "The car had traps and cats!" + +They decided to never race on the car again. They raced on the hay and the corn instead. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite ones were the red and blue speed cars. They liked to make them zoom and race on the floor, and pretend they were on a big island with roads and bridges. + +One day, they decided to have a contest to see who had the faster car. They made a long track with tape and paper, and put a finish line at the end. They said ready, set, go, and pushed their cars as hard as they could. The red and blue cars went very fast, but the blue car was a little bit ahead. + +Tom did not like that. He wanted to win, so he cheated. He reached out his hand and grabbed the blue car, and threw it off the track. Lily saw what he did, and got very angry. She shouted, "That's not fair! You are a bad brother!" She picked up the blue car, and threw it back at Tom. It hit him in the face, and made him cry. + +Mom heard the noise, and came to see what was wrong. She saw the cars, the track, and the twins fighting. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you hurting each other? You should share and play nicely. Cars are just toys, but you are family. Family is more important than winning." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other, and hugged. They agreed to play with their cars again, but this time, they would take turns and have fun. They learned that cheating and fighting are not good, and that being kind and loving are better. They also learned that speed is not everything, and that sometimes, a chubby car can be just as fun as a speed car. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big white house near the park. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go in the house," Lily says. "Maybe there are toys and candy." + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "The house has a lock. We don't have a key." + +Lily sees a window. The window is open. She has an idea. + +"Look, Ben, we can jump in the window. Come on, it will be fun." + +Lily runs to the window. She jumps up and grabs the edge. She pulls herself inside. She lands on the floor. + +"Wow, this house is nice," Lily says. "There are many things to see. Come on, Ben, jump in." + +Ben is scared. He does not want to go in the house. He thinks it is wrong. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to. This is not our house. We should go back to the park." + +But Lily does not listen. She walks around the house. She sees a door. The door has a sign. The sign says "Do not enter". + +Lily is curious. She wants to know what is behind the door. She opens the door. She sees a big cage. In the cage, there is a lion. The lion is angry. It roars at Lily. + +Lily is very scared. She screams. She runs to the window. She wants to jump out. But the window is closed. The window has a lock. Lily does not have a key. + +Ben hears Lily scream. He sees the lion. He wants to help Lily. But he does not know what to do. He cries. + +The lion breaks the cage. It runs to Lily. It bites her. Lily is hurt. She stops screaming. + +Ben is very sad. He loses his friend. He wishes he never saw the white house. He wishes he stayed in the park. +Ben and Lily liked to go to the lake with their dad. He was a fisherman and he taught them how to catch fish. They had a small boat and a big net. Sometimes they saw other boats and people on the lake. + +One day, they saw a big boat with a big hole in it. It was sinking and the people on it were shouting for help. Ben and Lily's dad quickly rowed to them and threw them his net. He pulled them into his boat and gave them warm blankets. He said, "Don't worry, you are safe now. I will take you to the shore." + +The people thanked him and said, "You are very kind and brave. How can we repay you for saving us?" + +Ben and Lily's dad said, "You don't have to repay me. I'm glad you are okay. But maybe you can replace my net. It is torn and I need it to catch fish." + +The people said, "Of course we will replace your net. We are sorry we damaged it. We will buy you a new one as soon as we can." + +Ben and Lily smiled and hugged their dad. They were proud of him and happy to help others. They said, "You are the best fisherman and the best dad in the world." +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. It is a hot day and the sun is bright. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big tree with green leaves. The tree has a lot of shade under it. + +"Let's go to the shade!" Lily says. "It is cooler there." + +"OK!" Tom says. They run to the tree and sit under it. They feel the breeze on their faces. They are happy. + +They see a man walking by. He has a big coat and a hat and a scarf. He looks very hot. He stops near the tree and looks at them. + +"Hello, children," he says. "Why are you sitting in the shade? It is such a nice day." + +"We like the shade," Lily says. "It is not too hot and not too cold. It is normal." + +The man smiles. "I see," he says. "But I am from a very cold place. I am not used to this heat. I wish I could freeze." + +"Freeze?" Tom says. "What does that mean?" + +"It means to be very cold and hard, like ice," the man says. "Sometimes, when it is winter, everything freezes where I live. The water, the trees, the ground, even the air." + +"Wow," Lily says. "That sounds scary." + +The man laughs. "No, it is not scary. It is beautiful. You can make snowmen and snowballs and snow angels. You can slide and skate and ski. You can have a lot of fun." + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They think about the snow and the ice and the cold. They shiver. + +"Maybe we don't want to freeze," Tom says. + +"Maybe we like the shade better," Lily says. + +The man nods. "That's OK," he says. "Everyone likes different things. But maybe one day, you can visit my place and see the snow. It is very special." + +"Maybe," Tom and Lily say. They smile at the man. He smiles back. He says goodbye and walks away. He still looks very hot. + +Tom and Lily stay in the shade. They are happy. They think the shade is normal. And they like normal. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Tom has a card with a cow. Sam has a card with a lion. + +"Who has the bigger animal?" Tom asks. + +"Me!" Sam says. "Lion is bigger than cow. Lion can eat cow. I win!" + +Tom is sad. He does not like to lose. He wants to win too. + +They play again. This time Tom has a card with a steak. Sam has a card with a carrot. + +"Who has the better food?" Tom asks. + +"Me!" Sam says. "Carrot is good for you. Carrot makes you strong and healthy. I win!" + +Tom is sad again. He does not like to lose. He wants to win too. + +They play one more time. This time Tom has a card with a star. Sam has a card with a moon. + +"Who has the brighter thing?" Tom asks. + +"Me!" Sam says. "Moon is brighter than star. Moon can light up the night. I win!" + +Tom is not sad this time. He has a plan. He smiles and says, "You are right. Moon is brighter than star. But star is different. Star can make a wish. I wish for a big steak to eat. And you can have your carrot. I win!" + +Sam is surprised. He did not know that star can make a wish. He looks at Tom's card and sees a big steak. He looks at his card and sees a small carrot. He feels hungry. He says, "Can I have some of your steak?" + +Tom is happy. He likes to win. He likes to share too. He says, "Sure. You can have some of my steak. And I can have some of your carrot. We can both win!" + +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play games. They like to eat too. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their ball in the garden. They liked to roll the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they rolled the ball very fast and hard, and sometimes they rolled it very slow and soft. + +One day, they saw a big hole in the fence. They wondered what was on the other side. They decided to roll the ball through the hole and see where it went. They took turns to roll the ball and run after it. + +But when it was Lily's turn, she rolled the ball too hard. The ball went through the hole and did not stop. It rolled down a hill and into a pond. Lily ran after the ball, but she could not reach it. The ball was in the sink and the water was deep. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cried. "My ball is in the sink!" + +Tom heard Lily's cry and ran to the pond. He saw Lily standing on the edge and the ball floating in the water. He tried to think of a way to get the ball back. + +"Wait here, Lily. I will get a stick and try to push the ball to you." Tom said. + +He ran back to the garden and looked for a stick. He found a little stick and ran back to the pond. He tried to use the stick to move the ball, but the stick was too little. It could not reach the ball. + +"This stick is too little. It does not work." Tom said. + +He ran back to the garden and looked for a bigger stick. He found a big stick and ran back to the pond. He tried to use the stick to move the ball, but the stick was too big. It was heavy and hard to hold. It made Tom lose his balance and fall into the water. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cried. "I am in the sink!" + +Lily heard Tom's cry and ran to the water. She saw Tom splashing and struggling in the water. She was scared and did not know what to do. + +"Help! Help! Someone help us!" Lily shouted. + +A man who was walking by heard Lily's shout and came to the pond. He saw Lily and Tom in trouble and quickly jumped into the water. He grabbed Tom and pulled him out of the water. He also grabbed the ball and gave it to Lily. + +"Are you okay, kids?" The man asked. + +"Yes, thank you, sir. You saved us." Lily and Tom said. + +"Thank you for the ball, too." Lily added. + +"You're welcome, kids. But you should be more careful. You should not play near the pond. It is dangerous. You could sink and drown. And you should not roll your ball through the hole in the fence. You don't know what is on the other side. It could be unsafe. You should stay in your garden and play safely." The man said. + +"Yes, sir. We are sorry. We learned our lesson. We will not do it again." Lily and Tom said. + +They thanked the man again and ran back to their garden. They hugged their ball and each other. They were happy to be safe and to have their ball back. They decided to play with their ball in the garden and never roll it through the hole in the fence again. They learned that it is better to be safe than sorry. +Lily was a normal girl who liked to play with her toys and her dog. She was very happy when her mom told her that she would receive a gift for her birthday. She wondered what it could be. + +On her birthday, Lily woke up early and ran to the living room. She saw a big box with a bow on it. She was so excited that she shouted, "Mom, dad, look! Is this my gift?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, this is your gift. Do you want to open it?" + +Lily nodded and tore the paper off the box. She opened it and saw a shiny bike with a basket and a bell. She gasped and said, "Wow! A bike! Thank you, mom and dad!" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. We know you wanted a bike for a long time. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded again and put on her helmet. She took the bike outside and got on it. Her dad helped her balance and push. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She rang the bell and said, "This is so fun! I love my bike!" + +She rode her bike around the yard, feeling very happy. She saw her dog running after her and wagging his tail. She stopped and petted him. She said, "This is the best birthday ever! I have a bike and a dog and a mom and dad who love me!" + +She received a big kiss from her mom and dad and a big lick from her dog. She smiled and said, "I love you too!" +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower. Lily likes the red blocks. Ben likes the blue blocks. They share the blocks and have fun. + +Then, Sam comes to play. Sam sees the blocks and wants them. He does not ask. He takes the blocks from Lily and Ben. He makes his own tower. He does not share. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They say to Sam, "Stop! That is not nice. You are selfish. You have to ask and share." + +Sam does not listen. He says, "No! These are my blocks. I do not want to share. Go away." + +Lily and Ben do not go away. They want their blocks back. They push Sam's tower. It falls down. Sam cries. He says, "That is mean. You broke my tower." + +Lily and Ben say, "You started it. You took our blocks. You were mean and selfish." + +Sam says, "I am sorry. I was selfish. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to ask and share." + +Sam says, "OK, I will ask and share. Can I have some blocks, please?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, you can have some blocks. Here you go." + +They give Sam some blocks. They make a new tower together. They use red, blue, and other colors. They share and have fun. They are happy. +Lisa loves to help her mom cook. Today, they are making pasta with sauce. Lisa gets to stir the sauce in a big pot. She smells the sauce and thinks it is perfect. + +"Mom, can I taste the sauce?" Lisa asks. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It is hot," Mom says. She gives Lisa a small spoon. + +Lisa takes a little bit of sauce and puts it in her mouth. She smiles. It is yummy. But some sauce drips from the spoon and lands on her shirt. + +"Oh no, I am messy!" Lisa says. + +"That's okay, sweetie. We can clean it later. Cooking is fun, but sometimes it makes a mess," Mom says. She wipes Lisa's face with a napkin. + +Lisa nods. She likes cooking with Mom. She thinks they are a perfect team. She wants to make more sauce and pasta. She hopes Dad will like it too. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to build something with the box. + +"Let's build a guitar!" Tom says. He likes music. + +"OK!" Lily says. She likes music too. + +They cut the box with scissors. They make a hole in the middle. They find some strings and tape. They tape the strings to the box. They make a guitar. + +They try to play the guitar. They make loud noises. They do not sound like music. They sound like bad noises. + +"Ouch! My ears hurt!" Tom says. He stops playing. + +"Me too!" Lily says. She stops playing too. + +They look at the guitar. It is not a good guitar. It is a bad guitar. + +"Let's build something else!" Tom says. + +"OK! What do you want to build?" Lily says. + +They think of something else to build. They put the guitar away. They find more boxes and toys. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily loved her pig. His name was Oink and he was pink and soft. He liked to eat apples and play in the mud. Lily hugged Oink every day and told him stories. + +One day, a big dog came to the farm. He was terrible. He barked and growled and chased the chickens. He saw Oink and wanted to bite him. Oink was scared and ran away. Lily saw the dog and shouted, "No! Leave Oink alone!" + +Lily ran after the dog and threw a stick at him. The dog was surprised and dropped Oink. Oink ran back to Lily and she hugged him. The dog ran away and did not come back. Lily and Oink were safe and happy. + +Lily's mom and dad came and saw what happened. They were proud of Lily and Oink. They gave them both a big hug and a treat. They said, "You are brave and smart. We love you and your pig." Lily smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I love you and Oink too." +Anna and Ben love to visit their grandma on the farm. They like to play with the animals, especially the goat. The goat is very funny and friendly. He likes to eat grass and jump on the rocks. + +One day, grandma tells them that it is the goat's birthday. She says they can help her make a cake for him. Anna and Ben are very happy. They help grandma mix the flour, the eggs, the milk and the sugar. They also add some carrots and apples, because the goat likes them. + +They put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake. They smell the delicious cake and can't wait to taste it. When the cake is ready, they take it out and let it cool. They decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. They also write "Happy Birthday Goat" on it with a big candle. + +They take the cake to the barn, where the goat is waiting. They sing "Happy Birthday" to him and light the candle. The goat looks very surprised and happy. He blows out the candle with his nose and makes a funny sound. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. They cut a slice of cake for the goat and give it to him. He eats it with his mouth and licks his lips. He thinks it is the most delicious cake ever. + +Anna and Ben also eat some cake and share it with grandma. They think it is very good too. They hug the goat and thank him for being their friend. They celebrate his birthday with him and have a lot of fun. They love the goat and he loves them too. +Lily is a youth. She likes to work in the garden with her mom. She helps to dig, plant, and water the flowers and vegetables. She likes to see the green leaves and the colorful petals. + +One day, Lily sees a big green worm on a cabbage. She is curious and picks it up. She shows it to her mom and asks, "What is this?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "That is a caterpillar. It is a kind of bug that eats plants. It will turn into a butterfly one day." + +Lily is amazed and says, "Wow! How does it do that?" + +Her mom says, "It makes a cocoon around itself and sleeps for a while. Then it comes out with wings and flies away." + +Lily says, "Can I keep it and watch it change?" + +Her mom says, "You can, but you have to be gentle and give it some food and water. And you have to let it go when it is ready." + +Lily agrees and puts the caterpillar in a jar with some leaves and a lid with holes. She names it Greeny and takes it to her room. She works hard to take care of it and waits for it to become a butterfly. +Sara and Ben like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing and a slide. Sometimes they see birds and bugs and flowers. They are happy. + +One day, it rains a lot. The sky is gray and the water falls hard. Sara and Ben stay inside and watch the rain. They want to go out, but Mom says no. She says it is too wet and cold. They are sad. + +The next day, the sun comes out. The sky is blue and the air is warm. Sara and Ben run outside and see a big puddle. It is shiny and splashy. They want to jump in it, but Mom says no. She says it is dirty and muddy. They are sad. + +But Sara has an idea. She is smart. She goes to her room and gets her boots and her coat. She puts them on and says to Ben, "Come on, let's go play in the puddle. Mom won't see us." Ben nods and gets his boots and his coat too. They are happy. + +They sneak outside and run to the puddle. They jump and splash and laugh. They make waves and bubbles and rainbows. They have fun. + +But Mom sees them. She comes out and says, "Sara and Ben, what are you doing? You are wet and dirty and naughty. You have to go inside and take a bath. Now!" She is mad. + +Sara and Ben stop and look at Mom. They are sad. But then they look at each other and smile. They had fun. They are happy. +Lila and Tom like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a sword. The sword is big and shiny and makes a loud sound when they swing it. They pretend to be brave knights and fight dragons and monsters. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a soft bear. The bear is brown and fuzzy and has a red bow. Lila and Tom think the bear is cute and want to play with it. They take the bear and the sword and go to the couch. + +They sit on the couch and hug the bear. They take turns to hold the sword and make noises. They are having fun. But then, Tom swings the sword too hard and hits the bear. The bear makes a sad sound and tears come out of its eyes. Lila and Tom are shocked. They did not know the bear was alive. + +They try to say sorry to the bear, but the bear is angry. It growls and shows its teeth. It jumps off the couch and runs to the door. It opens the door and leaves. Lila and Tom are scared and sad. They cry and hug each other. They lost their new toy and their sword. They wish they were more careful and gentle. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Anna and Ben are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They have a big bag with clothes and toys and books. + +At the airport, they see many big planes and small planes. They hear loud noises and see people running and talking. Anna and Ben hold Mom and Dad's hands and follow them to a big desk. There, a thin lady with a badge and a smile gives them tickets and tells them where to go. + +Mom and Dad provide the tickets to another lady who scans them and lets them go through a gate. They walk a long way and see more planes and people. They find their plane and go inside. It is very big and has many seats and windows. Anna and Ben sit next to Mom and Dad and buckle their belts. + +The plane starts to move and goes faster and faster. Anna and Ben feel excited and scared. They look out the window and see the ground and the buildings and the cars get smaller and smaller. The plane goes up and up and into the clouds. Anna and Ben clap and laugh. They are flying to Grandma and Grandpa. They can't wait to hug them and play with them. They are very happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play outside and look at the sky. One night, they saw many stars in the sky. They were bright and shiny. + +Lily noticed a star that was bigger and brighter than the others. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Max, that star is so pretty. I wish I could have it." + +Max looked at the star and felt envious. He wanted the star too. He said, "No, Lily, that star is mine. I saw it first. You can have another star." + +Lily and Max started to argue. They both wanted the big star. They did not want to share. They did not notice that the star was getting smaller and smaller. + +The star was sad. It did not like to see Lily and Max fight. It wanted them to be happy and friends. It decided to hide behind a cloud. It hoped that Lily and Max would stop arguing and look at the other stars. + +Lily and Max stopped arguing when they saw that the star was gone. They felt sorry. They realized that they were being silly. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They looked at the other stars and smiled. They were happy and friends again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big lime tree with many green fruits. Lily likes limes. She wants to pick one and taste it. + +"Can I have a lime, Ben?" she asks. + +"OK, but be careful. They are sour," Ben says. + +Lily reaches for a lime. She pulls it hard. It falls on the ground. She picks it up and looks at it. It has a pink spot on it. + +"Look, Ben! This lime is pink!" she says. + +Ben comes closer. He sees the pink spot. He is curious. + +"Maybe it is a magic lime," he says. + +"Maybe it can make wishes come true," Lily says. + +They both close their eyes. They think of something they want. They open their eyes. They squeeze the lime. They drink the juice. + +"Yuck!" they say. The juice is very sour. They make funny faces. + +They look around. Nothing has changed. The lime is not magic. It is just a lime. + +They laugh. They throw the lime away. They run to the house. They drink some water. They play with their toys. They forget about the lime. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big pile of leaves and ran towards it. They wanted to jump in the leaves and make a mess. + +"Look, Lily, I found a twig!" Tom said, holding a long, thin stick. "I can use it as a sword or a wand!" + +"Wow, Tom, that's a nice twig!" Lily said, smiling. "Can I see it?" + +Tom gave Lily the twig. Lily looked at it and saw that it was filthy. It had dirt, bugs and mud on it. She felt yucky. + +"Tom, this twig is filthy!" Lily said, making a face. "It has dirt, bugs and mud on it. I don't want it!" + +She threw the twig away and wiped her hands on her dress. Tom looked sad. + +"But, Lily, I gave you the twig as a gift!" Tom said, frowning. "You should be happy when you receive a gift!" + +Lily felt sorry. She didn't mean to hurt Tom's feelings. She knew that Tom was her friend and he wanted to share with her. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to be rude," Lily said, hugging Tom. "Thank you for the gift. It was very kind of you." + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily back. He forgave her. + +"It's okay, Lily, I understand," Tom said, patting Lily's back. "You don't have to keep the twig if you don't like it. We can find something else to play with." + +They let go of each other and looked around. They saw a shiny, red ball on the ground. They ran towards it and picked it up. + +"Look, Tom, I found a ball!" Lily said, holding the ball. "We can use it to play catch or kick!" + +"Wow, Lily, that's a nice ball!" Tom said, admiring the ball. "Can I see it?" + +Lily gave Tom the ball. Tom looked at it and saw that it was clean, smooth and bright. He felt happy. + +"Lily, this ball is awesome!" Tom said, grinning. "It has no dirt, bugs or mud on it. I love it!" + +He threw the ball to Lily and she caught it. They laughed and played with the ball. They forgot about the twig and the leaves. They had fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with tools. They have a big box of tools. They have hammers, nails, saws, and more. + +One day, Tim and Sam are playing with the tools. Tim picks up a hammer. He says, "Look, Sam, I have a hammer. I can hammer anything I want." + +Sam says, "No, Tim, you can't hammer anything you want. You can only hammer nails. If you hammer something else, you will break it or hurt it." + +Tim says, "No, Sam, I can hammer anything I want. Watch me." He swings the hammer and hits a toy car. The toy car makes a loud noise and falls apart. + +Sam is upset. He says, "Tim, that was my toy car. You broke it. That was not nice. That was not a joke. That was mean." + +Tim is sorry. He says, "Sam, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break your toy car. I was trying to joke. I thought it would be funny. But it was not funny. It was bad." + +Sam is still upset. He says, "Tim, you have to be careful with the hammer. The hammer is not for joking. The hammer is for hammering nails. You have to ask before you use my toys. You have to be a good friend." + +Tim says, "Sam, you are right. I have to be careful with the hammer. I have to ask before I use your toys. I have to be a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He says, "Tim, I forgive you. But you have to help me fix my toy car. And you have to promise not to joke with the hammer again." + +Tim says, "Sam, I promise. I will help you fix your toy car. And I will not joke with the hammer again. Thank you for forgiving me." + +Tim and Sam hug. They are friends again. They put the hammer back in the box. They find some glue and some tape. They try to fix the toy car. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big box and some old clothes. They want to make a suit for Tom. + +"Let me help you, Tom," Lily says. She is bossy. She likes to tell Tom what to do. + +"No, I can do it myself," Tom says. He does not like Lily's help. He wants to make his own suit. + +He puts on a big shirt and a long coat. He ties a scarf around his neck. He finds a hat and some glasses. He looks in the mirror. + +"I am a man in a suit," he says. He feels proud. + +Lily laughs. She thinks Tom looks funny. She has an idea. + +"Tom, lie down on the grass," she says. "I want to take a picture of you." + +Tom lies down on the grass. He smiles. He thinks Lily wants to take a picture of his suit. + +But Lily does not take a picture. She jumps on Tom. She tickles him. She messes up his suit. + +"Ha ha, you are not a man in a suit," she says. "You are a silly boy in a box." + +Tom is angry. He pushes Lily off. He stands up. He fixes his suit. + +"Go away, Lily," he says. "You are not my friend. You are mean and bossy." + +He runs away with his box and his suit. He does not want to play with Lily anymore. +Lila and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. But they did not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were small and mean. They bit Lila and Ben and made them itch. + +Lila had an idea. She saw a jar on the porch. She ran and got it. She set the jar on the grass. She said to Ben, "Let's catch the mosquitoes in the jar. Then they can't bite us." + +Ben thought that was a good idea. He helped Lila find a lid for the jar. They waited for the mosquitoes to come. When they saw one, they tried to catch it in the jar. It was hard. The mosquitoes were fast and sneaky. + +They caught one. Then they caught two. Then they caught three. They were happy. They put the lid on the jar. They looked at the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes buzzed and bumped in the jar. They looked angry. + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for the mosquitoes. They were mean, but they were also alive. They did not want to hurt them. They were thoughtful. They decided to let the mosquitoes go. They took the lid off the jar. They set the jar on the fence. They watched the mosquitoes fly away. + +They hoped the mosquitoes would not bite them again. They went back to playing in the yard. They were still itchy, but they were also kind. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has many toys inside. Tom and Mia are happy. They want to play with the toys. + +"Look, a doll!" Mia says. She takes the doll out of the box. The doll has long hair and a pink dress. Mia likes the doll. She hugs the doll. + +"Look, a car!" Tom says. He takes the car out of the box. The car has four wheels and a red color. Tom likes the car. He makes the car go vroom vroom. + +Tom and Mia play with the toys. They have fun. But then, Tom sees the doll. He wants the doll. He thinks the doll is better than the car. + +"Give me the doll!" Tom says. He grabs the doll from Mia. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia says. She pulls the doll from Tom. + +Tom and Mia fight over the doll. They pull and tug. The doll is in the middle. The doll is sad. + +Snap! The doll breaks. The doll's head falls off. The doll's hair falls off. The doll's dress falls off. The doll is not a doll anymore. The doll is a mess. + +Tom and Mia stop fighting. They look at the doll. They are sorry. They broke the doll. They feel bad. + +The doll smells bad. The doll smells like old cheese. The doll smells like dirty socks. The doll smells like rotten eggs. The doll is smelly. + +Tom and Mia do not like the smell. They cover their noses. They say yuck. They throw the doll away. They do not want the doll anymore. + +They look at the car. The car is still good. The car does not break. The car does not smell. The car is nice. + +"Can we share the car?" Tom says. + +"OK, we can share the car." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia play with the car. They take turns. They say sorry to each other. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big ladder near a tree. They wanted to climb the ladder and see the birds. + +"Can we go up the ladder, please?" Lily asked her mom. + +"Only if you are careful and hold on tight," her mom said. "And don't go too high." + +Lily and Tom nodded and ran to the ladder. They took turns to climb the ladder, one step at a time. They looked at the sky and the trees and the distant houses. + +"Look, I see a bird!" Tom said, pointing at a blue jay. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said, admiring its feathers. + +They heard a loud noise from the tree. It was a squirrel, jumping from branch to branch. It looked at them with curious eyes. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Lily and Tom said, waving at it. + +The squirrel made a funny sound and ran away. Lily and Tom laughed. + +They climbed down the ladder and ran back to their mom. They were happy and proud of their adventure. + +"Did you have fun?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Tom said. "We saw a bird and a squirrel!" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She was glad they were safe and enjoyed the park. + +"Good job, my little explorers!" she said. "You are very brave and smart!" + +She clapped her hands and cheered for them. Lily and Tom clapped their hands too. They liked to hear their mom applaud. They felt loved and happy. +Lily was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. She had an exam at school today, and she studied hard for it. She knew how to read and write and count and draw. She wanted to do well on the exam and make her teacher and parents proud. + +But when she got to school, she saw that her friend Max was sad. He told her that he forgot to study for the exam, and he did not know anything. He was afraid that he would fail and get in trouble. Lily felt sorry for Max, and she wanted to help him. She thought of a plan. + +She decided to remind Max of the answers during the exam. She would sit next to him and whisper or show him the right words or numbers or pictures. She thought that this way, Max would pass the exam and be happy. She did not think that this was wrong, because she was just being a good friend. + +But the teacher saw what Lily and Max were doing. She was angry and disappointed. She said that they were cheating and lying, and that they broke the rules. She took away their exams and gave them zeros. She also called their parents and told them what happened. She said that they had to stay after school and do extra work. + +Lily and Max felt ashamed and scared. They realized that they made a big mistake, and that they hurt themselves and others. They wished that they had not cheated, and that they had studied for the exam. They learned a hard lesson, and they hoped that they could do better next time. +Lila and Sam liked to play at the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells and rocks. Sometimes they saw crabs and fish in the water. They had fun together. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It was red and white and had a flag. They wanted to see it closer. They ran to the edge of the shore and waved at the boat. The boat waved back. + +But then, a big wave came and pushed them into the water. They were scared and cold. They tried to swim back to the shore, but the water was too strong. They cried for help. + +The boat saw them and came to help. It threw a rope to them and pulled them out of the water. It took them to the shore and gave them towels and hugs. It told them they were brave and important. + +Lila and Sam thanked the boat and its people. They said they were sorry for being silly and going too close to the water. They said they would be more careful next time. The boat said it was happy to support them and keep them safe. It said it was its job to help people at the shore. It said goodbye and went away. + +Lila and Sam hugged each other and went back to their parents. They told them what happened and how the boat helped them. Their parents were glad they were okay and proud of them for being honest. They said they loved them and they were important. They said they would always support them. Lila and Sam smiled and felt warm and happy. They learned a lesson and made a friend. They liked to play at the shore. +Sara and Anna are sisters. They like to play dress-up with their mom's clothes. One day, they find a white veil in a box. Sara wants to wear it and pretend she is a bride. Anna wants to wear it and pretend she is a fairy. + +"Give me the veil, Sara!" Anna says. "I saw it first!" + +"No, I want it, Anna!" Sara says. "It is mine!" + +They pull the veil from both sides. The veil rips in half. Sara and Anna start to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn veil and the sad girls. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"We wanted the veil, Mom!" Sara and Anna say. + +Mom sighs. She knows the veil was a gift from her grandma. She is not happy. + +"Girls, you were very naughty. You should not fight over things. You should share and be kind. Now you have ruined the veil. How do you think grandma would feel?" + +Sara and Anna feel sorry. They hug mom and say they are sorry. + +Mom hugs them back. She says she loves them, but they need to learn a lesson. + +"Since you were so lazy and did not clean your room, you will have to do it now. And you will have to fix the veil with some thread and a needle. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Anna nod. They decide to do what mom says. They hope grandma will forgive them. They also decide to play nicely with each other and with the veil. They learn that fighting is not fun. +Tom was a mighty lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to hunt, roar and play with his friends. But he also liked to nap under a big tree when he was tired. + +One day, he found a shiny thing under the tree. It was gold! Tom was very happy. He thought he was the richest lion in the world. He decided to keep the gold for himself and not share it with anyone. + +He put the gold in a hole and covered it with leaves. Then he lay down to nap. He dreamed of all the things he could do with his gold. + +But while he was napping, a clever monkey saw him. The monkey was curious. He wanted to know what Tom was hiding. He moved the leaves and saw the gold. He was very excited. He thought he could trade the gold for bananas and nuts. + +He took the gold and ran away. He did not care if Tom would be angry or sad. + +When Tom woke up, he saw that his gold was gone. He was very angry and sad. He looked around and saw the monkey's footprints. He followed them and saw the monkey with his gold. + +He roared and chased the monkey. He wanted his gold back. But the monkey was faster and smarter. He climbed a tall tree and threw the gold at Tom. The gold hit Tom on the head and made him dizzy. + +Tom realized that the gold was not worth it. He had lost his nap and his friends. He wished he had never found the gold. He learned a lesson. He decided to be happy with what he had and to share it with others. He went back to his tree and hoped to find his friends there. He hoped they would forgive him and play with him again. He hoped to nap peacefully and dream of happy things. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a lot of snow on the ground. They put on their coats, hats, and boots and ran to the yard. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose, a scarf, and a hat. They were very happy. + +But then, they saw a small dog in the street. The dog was shivering and looked hungry. Tom and Lily felt sorry for the dog. They decided to give him some of their food. They ran inside and got some bread and cheese. They ran back to the dog and put the food on the ground. + +The dog wagged his tail and ate the food. He licked Tom and Lily's hands and followed them to their snowman. Tom and Lily wanted to play with the dog. They threw snowballs at him and he chased them. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was their father. He was angry. He saw the dog and the snowman. He said, "What are you doing? You know you are not allowed to bring stray dogs home. And you ruined your snowman. Look at him. He is all dirty and wet. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Go inside right now and clean up. And don't come out until I say so." + +Tom and Lily felt scared and sad. They looked at the dog and the snowman. They had not meant to do anything wrong. They just wanted to help the dog and have fun. They said, "We are sorry, father. We love the dog and the snowman. Please don't be mad at us." + +But their father did not listen. He grabbed them by their arms and dragged them inside. He locked the door and left them alone. The dog barked and scratched at the door. He wanted to be with Tom and Lily. But he could not get in. He lay down on the snow and whimpered. + +Tom and Lily cried and hugged each other. They wished they could go back to the dog and the snowman. They wished their father would understand. They felt very cold and lonely. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, doing a good deed can have bad consequences. You should always ask for permission before you do something that might upset someone else. You should also respect your own creations and not let them get ruined. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had many toys and objects to play with. They liked to make noise and run around. But they also liked to find new things to play with. + +One day, they saw a shiny object on the ground. It was round and red and had a button on it. Tom picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, what is this?" + +Lily looked at it and said, "I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a toy. Can I see it?" + +Tom said, "No, it is mine. I found it first. I want to press the button and see what it does." + +Lily said, "No, Tom, don't press the button. It might be dangerous. It might make a loud noise or a big fire. Let's ask Mom or Dad first." + +Tom said, "No, Lily, you are scared. I am not scared. I want to press the button and have fun. Go away, Lily." + +Lily said, "OK, Tom, but be careful. I will go and tell Mom or Dad." + +Tom was alone with the shiny object. He felt curious and brave. He pressed the button and waited. Nothing happened. He pressed the button again and again. Still nothing happened. He felt bored and angry. He threw the object on the ground and stomped on it. + +Suddenly, the object made a loud noise and a big fire. Tom was scared and hurt. He cried and screamed. Lily and Mom and Dad came running. They saw the fire and the smoke and the object. They saw Tom on the ground. They were shocked and worried. + +Mom and Dad put out the fire and picked up Tom. They hugged him and said, "Tom, are you OK? What happened? What did you do?" + +Tom was in pain and in trouble. He felt sorry and sad. He said, "I found a shiny object and I pressed the button and I made a fire. I am sorry, Mom and Dad. I am sorry, Lily. I regret it. I regret it." + +Mom and Dad said, "Tom, you were very naughty and foolish. You should have listened to Lily and asked us first. You could have hurt yourself and others. You could have burned the house. You are lucky that we are here and that you are not badly hurt. But you will have a big burn and a big scab and a big lesson. You will not play with shiny objects again. You will not press buttons without knowing what they do. You will say sorry to Lily and to us. You will go to bed early and be sleepy and quiet. Do you understand, Tom?" + +Tom said, "Yes, Mom and Dad. I understand. I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sleepy and quiet. I want to go to bed." + +Mom and Dad said, "OK, Tom. We love you, but we are not happy with you. We hope you will learn from your mistake and be more careful and respectful next time. Come on, let's go to bed." + +They took Tom to his bed and tucked him in. They kissed him and said good night. Lily came and hugged him and said, "I forgive you, Tom. But don't do that again. It was scary and dangerous. I love you, Tom. Good night." + +Tom said, "I love you, Lily. Good night." + +Tom closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of shiny objects and buttons and fires. He regretted it. He regretted it. +Ben and Mia liked to play with chalk. They drew big boats on the sidewalk. They made sails and flags and windows. They pretended to sail on the water. + +"Look, Mia, I made a red boat!" Ben said. "It is very fast and strong." + +"I made a yellow boat!" Mia said. "It is very bright and happy." + +They sailed their boats on the sidewalk. They made waves and wind noises. They had fun. + +Then they saw a big truck. It was loud and dirty. It came near their boats. Ben and Mia were scared. They did not want the truck to ruin their boats. + +"Stop, truck, stop!" Ben shouted. "Do not hurt our boats!" + +But the truck did not stop. It drove over their boats. It made their chalk lines disappear. Ben and Mia were sad. They cried. + +A lady saw them. She was kind and cheerful. She had a big bag of chalk. She came to Ben and Mia. + +"Hello, little ones," she said. "Why are you crying?" + +"The truck broke our boats," Mia said. "We worked hard to make them." + +"That is not nice," the lady said. "But do not worry. I have more chalk for you. You can make new boats. And I will help you." + +She gave them some chalk. She helped them draw new boats. They made them bigger and better. They added more sails and flags and windows. They thanked the lady. + +They sailed their new boats on the sidewalk. They made waves and wind noises. They had fun. They were cheerful. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to travel with their bikes. They go to the park, the shop, the school and other places. They see many things on the way. + +One day, they travel to the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They are very big and make loud noises. Sara and Tom are a bit scared, but also curious. + +"Can we ask the farmer a question?" Sara says to Tom. + +"OK, what do you want to ask?" Tom says. + +"I want to ask why the animals are so big and we are so small," Sara says. + +They find the farmer and say hello. He is nice and smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like the farm?" he says. + +"Yes, we do. But we have a question," Sara says. + +"Sure, what is it?" the farmer says. + +"Why are the animals so big and we are so small?" Sara says. + +The farmer laughs and says, "That's a good question. Well, the animals are big because they need to eat a lot of food and drink a lot of water. They also need to have a lot of space and exercise. And they are different from us. We are small because we are still growing. We don't need as much food and water as the animals. We also have other things that make us special, like our brains, our hands, our words and our feelings. We can learn, create, communicate and love. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nod and say, "Yes, we do. Thank you for answering our question." + +"You're welcome, kids. You are very smart and brave. Do you want to pet the animals?" the farmer says. + +"Yes, we do!" Sara and Tom say. + +They follow the farmer and pet the animals. They are soft and warm. Sara and Tom are happy. They like to travel and learn new things. +Anna and Ben like to jog with their dog Spot. They jog in the park and see many things. They see birds, flowers, trees and a big pond. Spot likes to chase the birds and bark at them. + +One day, they see a bucket near the pond. The bucket is blue and shiny. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what is in the bucket. They jog to the bucket and look inside. + +"Wow, look at all the fish!" Anna says. She sees many fish of different colors and sizes. They swim and splash in the water. + +"Can we take one home?" Ben asks. He likes the fish too. He wants to have a pet fish. + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe we should ask someone first." + +But before they can ask, Spot comes and jumps on the bucket. He wants to play with the fish too. He knocks the bucket over and the water spills out. The fish flop on the ground and gasp for air. + +"Oh no, Spot, bad dog!" Anna and Ben shout. They try to save the fish. They pick them up and put them back in the bucket. They fill the bucket with water from the pond. They are very busy and scared. + +They are also very dizzy. They jogged too fast and moved too much. They feel sick and tired. They sit on the grass and hold the bucket. They hope the fish are okay. + +They see a man coming. He is angry. He is the owner of the bucket and the fish. He yells at them and takes the bucket away. He says they are naughty and they should not touch his things. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They did not mean to hurt the fish. They just wanted to look. They say they are sorry and they cry. Spot licks their faces and tries to make them feel better. + +They learn a lesson. They learn to be careful and respectful. They learn to ask before they touch. They learn to jog slowly and not get dizzy. They still like to jog with Spot, but they stay away from the bucket and the fish. +Tom and Sue were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were cooking and serving food. Tom put some toy food on a dish and gave it to Sue. "Here you go, Sue. This is your lunch. It is very yummy," he said. + +Sue looked at the dish and made a face. She did not like what Tom gave her. It was green and slimy. "What is this, Tom? It looks icky. I do not want to eat it," she said. + +Tom was hurt by Sue's words. He had worked hard to make the lunch. He thought Sue would like it. He wanted to make her happy. "It is not icky, Sue. It is good for you. It is spinach. Mommy says spinach makes us strong and healthy. You should try it," he said. + +Sue shook her head. She did not want to try it. She was afraid it would taste bad. She was anxious to get rid of the dish. She looked around and saw the cat sleeping on the floor. She had an idea. She slid the dish under the table and pushed it towards the cat. "Here, kitty, kitty. You can have my lunch. You will like it," she said. + +The cat woke up and saw the dish. It smelled the spinach and turned away. It did not like spinach either. It meowed loudly and ran away. Tom heard the noise and looked under the table. He saw the dish and the cat. He realized what Sue had done. He was angry and sad. He did not want to play with Sue anymore. He took the dish and walked away. "Sue, you are mean. You did not answer me. You did not try my lunch. You gave it to the cat. The cat did not like it. You hurt my feelings. I do not want to be your friend," he said. +Sam was a cat who liked to sleep on the sofa. He did not like to share the sofa with anyone. He was ignorant and mean to the other animals in the house. + +One day, Molly the dog came to the sofa. She wanted to lie down and rest. She saw Sam sleeping on the sofa. She said, "Excuse me, Sam, can I have some space on the sofa?" + +Sam opened one eye and looked at Molly. He said, "No, this is my sofa. Go away, you silly dog. You have a bed in the corner. Leave me alone." + +Molly was sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair, Sam. You are not the boss of the sofa. You are selfish and rude. I have a right to be on the sofa too." + +Sam did not care. He said, "I don't care. I was here first. Go find another place to sleep. This is my sofa and I'm not moving." + +Molly had an idea. She saw a mop in the kitchen. She grabbed the mop with her mouth and ran to the sofa. She said, "Fine, Sam, if you won't share the sofa, I'll make you share." + +She swung the mop at Sam and hit him with the wet end. Sam was startled and wet. He jumped off the sofa and hissed at Molly. He said, "Hey, what are you doing? Stop that, you crazy dog. You're ruining my fur." + +Molly said, "Now you know how it feels to be bothered. Maybe next time you'll be nicer and share the sofa." + +She put the mop down and stretched on the sofa. She said, "Ahh, this is much better. The sofa is big enough for both of us, Sam. Why don't you come back and join me?" + +Sam was still angry and wet. He said, "No, thank you. I don't want to be near you or your mop. You're a bad dog and I don't like you." + +He walked away and found another place to sleep. He was still ignorant and mean, but Molly was happy and smart. She enjoyed the sofa and learned to use the mop. +Lily was a bird who loved to sing. She sang every morning and every night, and all the other birds liked to listen to her. She had a nest in a big tree, where she kept her eggs. She was very happy. + +One day, a man came to the tree. He had a net and a cage. He wanted to catch Lily and sell her, because she had a beautiful voice. He thought he could get a lot of money for her. He was very greedy. + +He waited until Lily was singing, and then he threw the net over her. Lily was scared and tried to fly away, but she was trapped. She cried out for help, but the man did not care. He put her in the cage and took her away. + +Lily's mate, Tom, heard her cry. He flew after the man, but he was too fast. He followed him to a big house, where he saw him talking to another man. The other man looked at Lily and said, "What a lovely bird! How much do you want for her?" + +The first man said, "She is very expensive. She can sing like an angel. You will not find another bird like her." + +Tom was angry and sad. He wanted to save Lily, but he did not know how. He saw a window near the cage, and he had an idea. He flew to the window and pecked at it with his beak. He made a lot of noise, and the men looked at him. + +The first man said, "Go away, you stupid bird! You are ruining my deal!" + +The second man said, "Wait a minute. Is that her mate? She must love him very much. Maybe she will not sing if you separate them." + +The first man said, "Nonsense. She will sing for anyone who pays me. Now, do you want her or not?" + +The second man said, "No, thank you. I do not want to buy a sad bird. I want a happy bird. You should let them go. They belong together." + +The first man was angry and disappointed. He opened the cage and threw Lily out of the window. He said, "Fine. Take her. She is worthless to me." + +Lily was free. She flew to Tom and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, my love. You saved me. You are the best." + +Tom said, "I love you, too. You are the best. Let's go home." + +They flew back to their nest, where their eggs were waiting for them. They sang a song of joy and gratitude, and all the other birds joined them. They were very happy. +Lily and Sam were on a tour with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big animals at the zoo. But it started to rain very hard. The tour guide said they had to go inside and wait for the rain to stop. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They did not want to wait. They wanted to see the lions and the elephants and the giraffes. They asked their mom and dad if they could go outside and see the animals in the rain. + +"No, you can't," their mom and dad said. "It is too wet and cold. You will get sick. And the animals might not like the rain either. They might hide or get angry. We have to listen to the tour guide and stay inside." + +"But we want to see the animals!" Lily and Sam said. "We don't care about the rain. We don't care about getting sick. We don't care about the animals' feelings. We only care about ourselves. We are selfish." + +Their mom and dad looked at them with sad eyes. They did not like to hear their children say such things. They wanted their children to be kind and respectful and patient. They wanted their children to learn from the tour and have fun. + +They hugged Lily and Sam and said, "We know you are excited to see the animals. But being selfish is not a good thing. Being selfish means you only think about what you want and not what others want or need. Being selfish can hurt other people and other animals. Being selfish can make you miss out on other things that are good and interesting and fun. Do you want to be selfish or do you want to be nice?" + +Lily and Sam thought about what their mom and dad said. They realized they were being selfish. They did not want to hurt other people or other animals. They did not want to miss out on other things. They wanted to be nice. + +They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We don't want to be selfish. We want to be nice. We will wait for the rain to stop. We will listen to the tour guide. We will see the animals when it is safe and dry. We will have fun inside too. There are many things to see and do and learn inside. Maybe we can play a game or read a book or draw a picture. Maybe we can make some new friends. Maybe we can even see some animals that like the rain, like frogs or ducks or fish. Will you play with us, mom and dad?" + +Their mom and dad smiled and said, "Of course we will play with you, Lily and Sam. We love you very much. We are proud of you for being nice. We are happy to be on this tour with you. We will have fun inside and outside. We will see the animals when the rain stops. And we will see the rain as a gift, not a problem. The rain makes the plants grow and the flowers bloom and the rainbow shine. The rain is beautiful and wonderful and fun. Can you see the rain that way, Lily and Sam?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, we can see the rain that way, mom and dad. The rain is beautiful and wonderful and fun. Thank you for showing us, mom and dad. Thank you for being with us, mom and dad. We love you too." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a fox in the park. The fox is red and has a long tail. The fox is looking for food. + +"Look, a fox!" Lila says. "He is pretty." + +"Can we pet him?" Tom asks. "He looks soft." + +Lila and Tom walk to the fox. They want to say hello. The fox sees them and stops. He is not afraid. He is hungry. + +"Hello, fox," Lila says. "We are Lila and Tom. What is your name?" + +The fox does not answer. He sniffs Lila and Tom. He feels their clothes. They are rough. He does not like rough things. He likes smooth things. + +"Can we pet you?" Tom asks. He reaches out his hand. He wants to touch the fox's fur. + +The fox does not like that. He growls. He shows his teeth. They are sharp. He does not want to be petted. He wants to be left alone. + +"Go away!" the fox says. "You are not my friends. You are rough and noisy. I do not like you." + +Lila and Tom are scared. They run away from the fox. They do not want to play with him anymore. He is mean and rude. + +"Sorry, fox," Lila says. "We did not mean to bother you. We just wanted to be nice." + +The fox does not care. He turns away from Lila and Tom. He looks for something else to eat. He hopes to find something smooth and tasty. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flag on a pole. The flag has many colors and shapes. Anna and Ben think the flag is pretty. + +They run to the flag and try to touch it. But a man stops them. He says, "No, no, you cannot touch the flag. The flag is special. It belongs to the people who live here. You have to be polite and respect the flag." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand why they cannot touch the flag. They want to have fun. They think the man is mean. + +But then, a woman comes. She smiles and says, "Hello, children. I see you like the flag. Do you want to learn more about it?" She tells them the name of the flag and what the colors and shapes mean. She says, "The flag is a symbol of our history and culture. We are proud of it. But we also share it with others who want to learn and enjoy it." + +Anna and Ben listen to the woman. They learn new things. They feel happy. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice. We are sorry we tried to touch the flag. We did not know. Now we know. We will be polite and respect the flag." + +The woman says, "You are welcome, children. You are very smart and curious. I am glad you enjoy the flag. You can look at it and admire it. But please do not touch it or pull it. It might get damaged or fall down. That would make everyone sad." + +Anna and Ben nod and agree. They look at the flag and smile. They say, "We like the flag. It is beautiful. We like the people who live here. They are kind and friendly. We want to be their friends too." + +The woman says, "We like you too, children. You are welcome here. You can come and play in the park anytime. But remember to be polite and respect the flag. That is the best way to show your friendship." + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, we will. Thank you, lady. Goodbye, flag. We will see you again soon." + +They wave to the woman and the flag. They run back to their parents. They tell them what they learned. They enjoy their day in the park. They are polite and respectful. They are good friends. +Lily was a girl who liked to eat a lot. She ate more than her brother, more than her mom, more than her dad. She always wanted more food on her plate, and she always used a big fork to eat faster. She did not like to share her food with anyone. She thought she was rich because she had so much food. + +One day, Lily saw a cake on the table. It was a big cake, with chocolate and cream and cherries. It looked very yummy. Lily wanted to eat the whole cake by herself. She did not wait for her family to come home. She took a big fork and started to eat the cake. + +But the cake was not good for Lily. It had too much sugar and fat and salt. It made Lily feel sick. Her tummy hurt, her head hurt, her teeth hurt. She felt very bad. She wanted to stop eating, but she could not. The cake was too yummy. She ate and ate and ate. + +Soon, Lily ate the whole cake. There was no cake left on the table. Lily felt very full. She felt like she was going to explode. She tried to stand up, but she could not. She was too heavy. She fell on the floor. She could not move. She could not breathe. She was in trouble. + +Her family came home and saw Lily on the floor. They were very scared. They called for help. They tried to help Lily, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much cake. She had increased her size too much. She had died. She was not rich anymore. She was gone. + +The moral of the story is: do not be greedy. Greed can make you sick and unhappy. Share your food with others. Eat healthy and balanced. Be thankful for what you have. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and climb on the equipment. One day, they saw a big truck near the equipment. The truck had a sign that said "Do not touch". + +"Look, Lily, a truck!" Sam said. "Let's go see it!" + +"No, Sam, we should not go. The sign says no. It is not ours. We should mind the sign," Lily said. + +But Sam did not mind the sign. He wanted to see the truck. He ran to the truck and climbed on it. He saw a lot of buttons and levers. He pushed and pulled them. + +"Sam, come back! You are making a mistake!" Lily shouted. + +But Sam did not listen. He was having fun. He did not see that the truck was moving. He did not hear Lily's voice. He did not notice that the truck was going to the road. + +The road was busy. There were many cars and bikes and people. They were going fast and loud. They did not see the truck. The truck did not see them. + +There was a big crash. The truck hit a car. The car hit a bike. The bike hit a person. There was a lot of noise and smoke and pain. + +Sam was scared. He was hurt. He wanted Lily. He wanted his mom. He wanted to go home. + +But he could not go home. He was stuck in the truck. He saw Lily running to him. She was crying. She was angry. She was sad. + +"Sam, why did you not mind the sign? Why did you not listen to me? Why did you do this?" Lily asked. + +Sam did not have an answer. He was sorry. He was sorry for Lily. He was sorry for the car and the bike and the person. He was sorry for himself. + +But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. He had made a bad ending. +Lily was going to class with her mom. She had a new backpack with a big zip. She liked to open and close the zip. It made a funny sound. + +"Zip, zip, zip," she said, as she played with her backpack. + +"Be careful, Lily," her mom said. "Don't lose anything from your backpack. You need your books and your crayons for class." + +Lily nodded. She did not want to lose her things. She loved her books and her crayons. She wanted to show them to her teacher and her friends. + +They arrived at the class. Lily saw many other kids. Some she knew, some she did not. She felt a little shy. She held her mom's hand. + +"Hello, Lily," her teacher said. "Welcome to class. I'm Miss Rose. What do you have in your backpack?" + +Lily smiled. She opened her backpack and showed her books and her crayons. She was proud of them. + +"Wow, those are very nice," Miss Rose said. "You can put them on your desk. Do you want to say hi to the other kids?" + +Lily nodded. She let go of her mom's hand and walked to her desk. She saw a boy sitting next to her. He had a red hat and a blue shirt. He looked at her and smiled. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he said. "What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily," she said. "I like your hat." + +"Thank you," he said. "I like your backpack. It has a big zip." + +Lily felt happy. She made a new friend. She zipped and unzipped her backpack. Ben laughed. They both liked the funny sound. + +"Zip, zip, zip," they said, as they played with the backpack. +Lily and Max are twins who love to play and eat yogurt. One day, they find a big box of yogurt in the fridge. They want to have some, but they have to ask Mom first. + +"Mom, can we have yogurt?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can, but only one each. And you have to use a spoon, not your fingers," Mom says. + +Lily and Max nod and run to the fridge. They open the box and see many colors of yogurt. Lily likes pink, and Max likes blue. They grab their spoons and their yogurt cups and sit on the floor. + +"Look, I can make a flower with my yogurt," Lily says. She squeezes some pink yogurt on a paper plate and uses her spoon to shape it. + +"That's creative, Lily. I can make a car with my yogurt," Max says. He squeezes some blue yogurt on another plate and uses his spoon to make wheels and windows. + +They are having fun with their yogurt, but they are also making a mess. Mom comes to see what they are doing and sees yogurt on the floor, on the plates, and on their faces. + +"Oh, no! What have you done?" Mom says. "You have to clean up this mess and wash your hands and faces. And you have to eat your yogurt, not play with it." + +Lily and Max look at Mom and feel sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They say sorry and help Mom clean up. They also eat their yogurt and say it is yummy. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says she is glad they are creative, but they have to be careful with their food. She says she loves them and gives them a kiss. Lily and Max are happy and say they love Mom too. They promise to be good and not make a mess again. +Sara and Ben like to play near the old mill. The mill is big and has a wheel that turns with the water. Sometimes they see ducks and fish in the water. They also like to pretend they are the millers who make flour. + +One day, they see a new sign on the mill. It says "Keep Out". Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see what is inside the mill. They sneak past the sign and find a door that is open. They go inside and see a lot of machines and bags of flour. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben says. He sees a button and wants to press it. + +"Wait, Ben, don't!" Sara says. She is scared. She thinks the button might make a loud noise or break something. + +But Ben does not listen. He is bossy. He thinks he knows everything. He presses the button and the machines start to make a lot of noise. The wheel starts to spin faster and the flour starts to fly everywhere. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Ben shout. They are covered in flour and they cannot see. They try to find the door but they are lost. + +"Who is there? What are you doing?" They hear a voice. It is the miller. He is angry. He heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He sees Sara and Ben and he is very mad. + +"Who are you? Why did you come in? Why did you press the button?" He asks them. He wants them to answer. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They tell the miller their names and that they were playing. They say they are sorry and they did not mean to make a mess. + +The miller is still angry, but he is also kind. He sees that Sara and Ben are just kids who were curious. He tells them that the mill is not a place to play. It is dangerous and it is his work. He tells them to never come in again without permission. He also tells them to help him clean up the flour. + +Sara and Ben nod. They say they understand and they will not do it again. They help the miller clean up the flour. They are glad that he is not too mean. They also learn a lesson. They learn to respect the mill and the miller. They also learn to listen to each other and not be bossy. They say goodbye to the miller and go home. They still like the mill, but they do not go inside anymore. They play outside and watch the wheel and the water. They are happy and they are friends. +Jen and Sam were friends who liked to bake. They wanted to make a cake for Jen's mom, who was coming home from work. They had eggs, flour, sugar, and butter, but they needed a mixer to make the batter. + +"Let's ask Mr. Lee if we can borrow his mixer," Sam said. "He lives next door and he is very nice." + +"Okay," Jen said. "But we have to be careful. His mixer is very big and shiny. He is rich and has many things." + +They knocked on Mr. Lee's door and waited. Mr. Lee opened the door and smiled. + +"Hello, Jen and Sam. What can I do for you?" he asked. + +"Hello, Mr. Lee. We are making a cake for Jen's mom. Can we please borrow your mixer?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, you can borrow my mixer. It is in the kitchen. Come in, I will show you," Mr. Lee said. He welcomed them into his house and led them to the kitchen. + +"Wow, your mixer is so cool!" Jen said. She touched the mixer and felt how smooth and cold it was. + +"Be careful, Jen. The mixer is very powerful. You have to use it with adult supervision," Mr. Lee said. He plugged the mixer into the wall and turned it on. The mixer made a loud noise and spun very fast. + +"Can we try it, Mr. Lee?" Sam asked. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. And don't put your fingers near the blades. They are very sharp," Mr. Lee said. He gave them a bowl and some ingredients and showed them how to use the mixer. + +Jen and Sam were very happy. They poured the eggs, flour, sugar, and butter into the bowl and turned on the mixer. The batter looked yummy and smooth. + +"Can we add some chocolate chips?" Jen asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Mr. Lee said. He gave them a bag of chocolate chips and told them to sprinkle some on top of the batter. + +Jen and Sam did as he said. They opened the bag and poured some chocolate chips into the bowl. But they poured too much. The bowl was full of chocolate chips and the mixer could not mix them. + +The mixer started to make a strange noise. It sounded like it was angry. It shook and rattled and smoked. Jen and Sam were scared. They tried to turn off the mixer, but they could not. The mixer was too strong. + +"Help, Mr. Lee! The mixer is broken!" Jen cried. + +Mr. Lee heard them and ran to the kitchen. He saw the mixer going crazy and the batter flying everywhere. He tried to unplug the mixer, but he was too late. The mixer exploded with a loud bang. The kitchen was a mess. There was batter and chocolate chips and metal pieces all over the floor, the walls, the ceiling, and the people. + +Jen and Sam and Mr. Lee were covered in sticky goo. They looked at each other and felt very sad. They had ruined the mixer and the cake and the kitchen. + +"Sorry, Mr. Lee. We did not mean to break your mixer," Sam said. + +"It's okay, Sam. It was an accident. But you should have been more careful. The mixer was very expensive and hard to replace," Mr. Lee said. + +"What about the cake for Jen's mom?" Jen asked. + +"I'm afraid there is no cake for Jen's mom. We have to clean up this mess and buy a new mixer and start over," Mr. Lee said. + +Jen and Sam felt very bad. They had wanted to make a cake for Jen's mom, but they had made a big mistake. They had not listened to Mr. Lee and they had used the mixer without adult supervision. They had learned a hard lesson. They wished they had never borrowed the mixer. They wished they had never met Mr. Lee. They wished they had never been born. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lily says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK, Lily!" Tom says. "But be careful. It is very high." + +They climb up the stairs. They reach the top. They see a long, shiny slide. They also see a mean boy. He is blocking the slide. + +"Move, boy!" Lily says. "We want to slide!" + +"No!" the boy says. "This is my slide. You can't slide!" + +He pushes Lily. She falls down. She cries. Tom is angry. + +"Stop, boy!" Tom says. "You are bad! You hurt Lily!" + +He tries to push the boy. But the boy is bigger. He pushes Tom back. Tom falls down too. He is sad. + +The boy laughs. He slides down. He thinks he is smart. + +But Tom and Lily are smarter. They have a plan. They are flexible. They can bend and twist. + +They wait for the boy to climb up again. They hide behind the slide. They grab his legs. They pull him down. He falls on the grass. He is surprised. + +Tom and Lily escape. They slide down. They are fast. They are happy. + +They reach the bottom. They smile. They hug. They are brave. + +They run away. They find a swing. They swing high. They forget the mean boy. + +They have fun. They are friends. +Mia and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to make fun of other kids. They saw a chubby boy with a big sack. He was sitting on a bench, drinking water. + +"Look at him, he is so fat and silly!" Mia said. "He has a sack like a cow. What is in it?" + +"Maybe he has more water, or food, or toys. Let's go and see!" Ben said. They ran to the boy and grabbed his sack. + +"Hey, give it back!" the boy shouted. "That's mine!" + +But Mia and Ben did not listen. They opened the sack and looked inside. They were shocked. The sack was full of snakes! + +The snakes hissed and slithered out of the sack. They wrapped around Mia and Ben and bit them. Mia and Ben screamed and cried. They dropped the sack and ran away. + +The boy picked up his sack and smiled. He was not chubby, he was a snake charmer. He liked to play with snakes. He drank water to keep his throat moist. He said to the snakes, "Good job, my friends. You taught them a lesson. Now let's go and find a nice place to rest." +Anna loved dolphins. She liked to watch them on TV and in books. She wished she could see a real dolphin and touch it. One day, her mom and dad took her to a big pool where dolphins lived. Anna was very happy and excited. + +She put on a special suit and a hat that helped her breathe underwater. She held her dad's hand and walked into the water. She saw many dolphins swimming and playing. They made funny noises and jumped in the air. One dolphin came close to Anna and looked at her with big eyes. It was very friendly and intelligent. It let Anna touch its smooth skin and rub its nose. + +"Hello, dolphin!" Anna said. "What is your name?" + +The dolphin made a sound that sounded like "Eee". Anna smiled and said, "Eee, that is a nice name. I am Anna. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The dolphin nodded and swam around Anna. It showed her how to do tricks and splashed water on her. Anna laughed and had fun. She felt a special bond with Eee. She gave Eee a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Eee kissed her back and smiled. + +Anna's mom and dad watched from the side. They were proud of Anna and happy to see her enjoy the dolphin. They took pictures and videos of Anna and Eee. They thanked the people who worked at the pool for letting Anna meet Eee. They said goodbye to Eee and the other dolphins. Anna waved and said, "Bye, Eee. I love you. You are the best dolphin ever. I hope to see you again soon." + +Eee waved back and said, "Bye, Anna. I love you too. You are the best human ever. Come back soon." +Sam liked to play baseball with his dad. He wanted to improve his hitting and catching. He practiced every day in the backyard. He threw the ball high and low, and hit it with his bat. He ran after the ball and caught it with his glove. + +One day, his dad surprised him with a fancy new bat. It was shiny and red, and had his name on it. Sam was very happy and thanked his dad. He wanted to try his new bat right away. He asked his dad to pitch him the ball. + +His dad threw the ball to Sam. Sam swung his new bat and hit the ball hard. The ball flew over the fence and into the street. Sam and his dad cheered and hugged. Sam had improved his hitting with his fancy new bat. He felt proud and excited. He loved to play baseball with his dad. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with yellow fruits. They are bananas. Anna and Ben love bananas. + +"Let's get some bananas!" Anna says. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The tree is very high." Ben says. + +They find a ladder and put it near the tree. Anna climbs up the ladder. She picks a banana and eats it. It is sweet and yummy. + +"Can you give me a banana, too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, here you go." Anna says. She throws a banana to Ben. He catches it and eats it. It is sweet and yummy, too. + +They are happy. They forget about the ladder. They forget about the time. They forget about their moms. + +Their moms are looking for them. They are worried. They go to the park. They see the ladder and the tree. They see Anna and Ben on the tree. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing up there?" Their moms shout. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They look down. The ladder is gone. Someone took it away. They are stuck on the tree. + +"Help! Help!" They cry. + +Their moms are angry. They call for help. A man comes with a big truck. He has a long arm. He lifts Anna and Ben down from the tree. + +"Thank you, mister." Their moms say. + +"You're welcome, but you should teach your kids not to climb high trees and forget about everything else. It is dangerous and rude." The man says. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They hug their moms. They say they are sorry. They say they will not do it again. + +Their moms take them home. They do not give them any more bananas. They give them bread and water. They are not happy. + +The moral of the story is: Do not forget about your safety and your manners when you are having fun. +Lily liked to grow mint in her garden. She watered it every day and smelled its fresh scent. She also liked to share it with her friends, who came to play with her. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Max. He saw Lily's mint and wanted some. He climbed over the fence and picked some leaves without asking. + +"Hey, that's my mint!" Lily shouted. "You can't take it!" + +Max looked at her and shrugged. "So what? It's just a plant. I like mint too." + +Lily felt angry and sad. She worked hard to grow her mint. She wanted to be nice to Max, but he was not polite. He did not say hello or please or thank you. + +She decided to teach him a lesson. She went inside and got a jar of honey. She poured some honey over the mint leaves that Max had picked. Then she waited. + +Max came back to the fence with a big smile. He put a mint leaf in his mouth and chewed. But then he made a funny face. He spat out the leaf and wiped his tongue. + +"Yuck! What is this? It's sticky and sweet!" he cried. + +Lily laughed. "That's honey. I put it on the mint to make it taste better. Do you like it?" + +Max shook his head. He did not like honey. He did not like Lily either. He threw the mint leaves on the ground and ran away. + +Lily smiled. She hoped Max learned his lesson. She picked up the mint leaves and threw them in the trash. Then she went back to her garden and watered her mint. She was happy. She liked to grow mint and share it with her polite friends. +Anna loved her dog, Spot. Spot was loyal and always followed Anna everywhere. He liked to play fetch, chase squirrels and cuddle with Anna at night. Anna and Spot were best friends. + +One day, Anna's mom said they had to go visit grandma for a week. Anna was sad. She did not want to leave Spot. She hugged him and said, "I promise I will come back soon. I will miss you a lot. Be a good boy and wait for me." Spot wagged his tail and licked her face. He understood. + +Anna's mom took Spot to the kennel, where he stayed with other dogs. Spot was lonely and bored. He missed Anna and her mom. He wondered when they would come back. He hoped they did not forget him. + +Every day, Anna called the kennel on the telephone. She asked how Spot was doing. She told him she loved him and she was sorry he was not with her. She said she would come back soon. Spot heard her voice and barked happily. He felt better. + +After a week, Anna and her mom came back. They went to the kennel to pick up Spot. Spot saw them and ran to them. He jumped and licked and wagged his tail. He was so happy. Anna hugged him and said, "I told you I would come back. I kept my promise. You are my loyal friend. I will never leave you again." Spot agreed. He was glad. Anna and Spot went home together. They were best friends. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, run, and slide. One day, they were sliding on the big slide when they felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! + +"Wow, what is that?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know, it feels funny!" Mia said. + +They held on to the slide as the earthquake made everything move. They saw some heavy things fall down, like trees and rocks. They were scared. + +"Let's go to Mommy and Daddy!" Sam said. + +"OK, let's go!" Mia said. + +They slid down the slide and ran to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They hugged them tight. + +"Are you OK, kids?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, we are OK, but the slide was shaking!" Mia said. + +"It was an earthquake, a big shake of the earth. But it's over now, and we are safe," Daddy said. + +"Can we still play in the park?" Sam asked. + +"Maybe later, after we check if everything is OK. For now, let's go home and have some cookies," Mommy said. + +"OK, we like cookies!" Sam and Mia said. + +They walked home with their parents, holding their hands. They were happy to be together. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to feed the ducks at the pond. They asked Mom to give them some bread. Mom said yes, but she told them to be careful. + +"Only feed the ducks on this side of the pond, okay?" Mom said. "The other side has a big sign that says 'No Feeding'. The ducks there are not nice. They might bite you or chase you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the bread and ran to the pond. They saw many ducks on the water. They threw some bread to them. The ducks came closer and quacked. They ate the bread and looked happy. + +"This is fun!" Lily said. "The ducks are so cute and friendly. And the bread is delicious. Can I have some more?" + +"Sure, here you go," Ben said. He gave Lily some more bread. He looked at the other side of the pond. He saw some bigger ducks there. They looked different. They had red eyes and sharp beaks. They did not eat bread. They ate fish and frogs. + +"I wonder what they are like," Ben said. He felt curious. He wanted to feed them too. He took some bread and walked to the other side of the pond. He did not listen to Mom. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouted. "Mom said no feeding! Come back!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He reached the other side of the pond. He threw some bread to the big ducks. The big ducks did not like the bread. They did not quack. They hissed. They did not look happy. They looked angry. + +They swam to Ben. They opened their beaks. They bit his hand. They chased him. Ben screamed. He dropped the bread. He ran back to Lily and Mom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "The ducks bit me! They are mean!" + +Mom hugged Ben. She looked at his hand. It was bleeding. She took out a band-aid and put it on his wound. + +"I told you not to feed the ducks on the other side, Ben," Mom said. "They are not ducks. They are geese. Geese are not nice. They are very territorial and aggressive. You have to respect their space and leave them alone." + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Ben said. "I was silly. I won't do it again." + +Lily gave Ben a hug too. She felt sorry for him. She gave him some of her bread. + +"Here, Ben," Lily said. "You can have some of my bread. It's delicious. And it won't bite you." + +Ben smiled. He thanked Lily. He ate the bread. He felt better. He learned his lesson. He never fed the geese again. He only fed the ducks on the right side of the pond. The end. +Anna likes to draw with her crayons. She has a big book with many pages. She draws flowers and trees and animals on the pages. She is happy when she draws. + +One day, she finds a new page in her book. It is blank and white. She thinks it is a good page to draw on. She picks a red crayon and starts to draw a big heart. + +But then, something strange happens. The heart does not stay on the page. It appears in the air. It is bright and shiny and floats above the page. Anna is surprised and scared. She drops the crayon and says, "Oh no!" + +Her brother Ben sees the heart and runs to the book. He likes shiny things. He tries to grab the heart, but it is too high. He jumps and reaches, but he cannot touch it. He gets angry and says, "Give me the heart! It is mine!" + +Anna does not want to give the heart to Ben. She likes the heart. She thinks it is her friend. She says, "No, it is mine! I drew it!" + +Ben and Anna start to fight. They pull and push and shout. The heart sees them and feels sad. It does not like to see them fight. It wants them to be happy and share. It makes a sound like a bell and says, "Please, do not fight. I am for both of you. I am a magic heart. I can make your wishes come true." + +Ben and Anna stop fighting and look at the heart. They are curious and amazed. They say, "Really? You can make our wishes come true?" + +The heart says, "Yes, but only if you are kind and good. If you are mean and bad, I will disappear and your wishes will turn sour." + +Ben and Anna think about what the heart says. They do not want their wishes to turn sour. They want to be kind and good. They say, "We are sorry, heart. We will not fight anymore. We will share you and be friends." + +The heart is happy and says, "That is good. Now, what do you wish for?" + +Ben and Anna think hard. They have many wishes. But they also have one wish that they both share. They say, "We wish for more crayons and more pages to draw on." + +The heart says, "That is a good wish. I will make it come true." It glows and sparkles and sends a ray of light to the book. The book grows bigger and bigger. It has many more pages and many more crayons. Ben and Anna are happy and say, "Thank you, heart. You are the best." + +The heart says, "You are welcome. Have fun and be creative. And remember, be kind and good, or I will disappear and your wishes will turn sour." + +Ben and Anna nod and smile. They hug the heart and say, "We will, we will. We love you, heart." + +The heart says, "I love you too." It stays in the air and watches them draw. They draw many things with their crayons. They draw flowers and trees and animals and stars and rainbows and people and houses and cars and boats and planes and trains and bikes and balls and dolls and books and cakes and ice creams and candies and fruits and vegetables and letters and numbers and shapes and colors and words and stories and jokes and songs and dreams and wishes and hearts. They are happy when they draw. The end. +Anna likes to play with bubbles. She has a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. She dips the wand in the soap and blows. Many bubbles come out. They are round and shiny and float in the air. + +Anna runs after the bubbles. She tries to catch them with her hands. But the bubbles are thin and pop when she touches them. She hears a pop-pop-pop sound. She laughs. + +She sees a big bubble near a tree. She wants to catch it. She runs to the tree and reaches for the bubble. But the bubble is too high. She cannot touch it. + +She sees a rope on the tree. It is for a swing. She has an idea. She pulls the rope. The swing comes down. She climbs on the swing. She pushes with her feet. The swing goes up and down. + +She swings higher and higher. She gets closer to the bubble. She stretches her hand. She touches the bubble. Pop! The bubble bursts. She feels the soap on her fingers. She smiles. She did it. She caught the bubble. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a club in their backyard, where they kept their toys and books. They made a sign that said "Lila and Ben's Club" and hung it on the door. + +One day, they decided to play a game with their club. They took some sticks and stones and made a bridge from the club to the fence. They wanted to see who could balance on the bridge and not fall off. + +"I go first," said Lila. She picked up a teddy bear and put it on her head. She walked slowly on the bridge, trying not to drop the bear. She made it to the fence and smiled. "I did it!" + +"My turn," said Ben. He picked up a ball and put it on his head. He walked faster on the bridge, trying to show off. He made it halfway, but then the ball rolled off his head and he lost his balance. He fell off the bridge and landed on the grass. "Ouch!" + +Lila ran to him and helped him up. She saw that he had a scratch on his knee. She felt sorry for him. "Are you okay, Ben?" + +Ben nodded, but he looked sad. He saw that his ball had bounced away and landed in the neighbor's yard. The neighbor had a big dog that barked loudly and did not like visitors. Ben knew he could not get his ball back. He loved his ball. It was his favorite toy. He felt like crying. + +Lila saw his face and had an idea. She took the teddy bear from her head and gave it to him. "Here, Ben. You can have my bear. He is soft and cuddly. He will make you feel better." + +Ben looked at the bear and smiled. He hugged it and thanked Lila. He felt happy again. He did not care about the ball anymore. He had a sister who was kind and generous. He had a club where he could play and have fun. He had a bear that was his new friend. He was not spoiled. He was lucky. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big puzzle in the toy box. The puzzle has many pieces. The pieces have colors and shapes. + +"Let's make the puzzle!" Tom says. He is playful. He likes to make things. + +"OK!" Mia says. She is playful too. She likes to have fun. + +They start to make the puzzle. They look for the pieces that fit. They match the colors and shapes. They work hard. They are happy. + +After a while, they finish the puzzle. The puzzle shows a picture of a farm. There are animals and plants and a house. + +"Wow!" Tom says. He admires the puzzle. He thinks it is beautiful. + +"Wow!" Mia says. She admires the puzzle too. She thinks it is amazing. + +They smile at each other. They are proud. They hug. + +They made the puzzle together. They are good friends. They are playful and happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the park. They ran and jumped and laughed. But they knew they had to be careful. Mama said there was a big road near the park. She said cars and trucks went very fast on the road. She said they could not go near the road or they would get hurt. She said she would punish them if they did. + +One day, Tom and Anna saw a new path in the park. It looked fun and exciting. It had flowers and trees and rocks. They wanted to see where it went. They forgot what Mama said. They followed the path. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +The path led them to the big road. They did not hear the cars and trucks. They were too busy looking at the flowers and trees and rocks. They did not see the red light. They did not see the big truck. They did not see Mama running after them. They did not hear her scream. + +The truck hit Tom and Anna. They flew in the air. They fell on the ground. They did not move. They did not breathe. They did not play anymore. + +Mama came to them. She cried and cried. She hugged them and kissed them. She said she was sorry. She said she loved them. She said she did not want to punish them. She said she wanted them to be careful. But it was too late. Tom and Anna were gone. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. They make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, Mom says, "Time for a bath, kids. You are very dirty from playing." She takes them to the bathroom and fills the tub with water. She puts some shampoo on their hair and rubs it gently. The shampoo makes bubbles on their heads. + +Lily and Tom giggle and splash. They pretend the bubbles are hats, helmets, and wigs. They say, "Look at me, I'm a princess, I'm a firefighter, I'm a clown." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are very funny, kids. But you also need to rinse your hair. The shampoo will make your eyes sting if you don't." She helps them wash the bubbles away with a cup of water. + +Lily and Tom wrap themselves in towels and dry their hair. They feel clean and soft. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for the bath and the shampoo. Can we play with our cars again?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, let's have some dinner. You must be hungry after being so busy." She takes them to the kitchen and serves them some soup and bread. They eat and drink and tell Mom about their car adventures. They are happy and cozy. +Anna and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are going to visit the zoo. They are very excited. + +They go to the bus stop with their moms. They wait for the bus. They see a big yellow bus coming. It is a new bus. It has pictures of animals on it. Anna and Tom point at the animals and say their names. + +"Look, a lion!" Anna says. + +"Roar!" Tom says. + +They get on the bus and find seats. They look out the window and see more things. They see cars, trees, shops, and people. They wave at them. + +"Hello!" Anna says. + +"Hi!" Tom says. + +They ride the bus for a long time. They sing songs and tell jokes. They make each other laugh. They are happy. + +They arrive at the zoo. They get off the bus and thank the driver. They follow their moms to the gate. They show their tickets and enter the zoo. They see many animals. They see monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more. They learn about the animals and feed some of them. They have fun. + +They visit the zoo for a long time. They get tired and hungry. They go to the cafe and have lunch. They eat sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. They drink juice and water. They feel better. + +They go back to the bus stop. They wait for the bus. They see the same big yellow bus coming. It is still a new bus. It still has pictures of animals on it. Anna and Tom smile. + +"Bye, zoo!" Anna says. + +"See you soon!" Tom says. + +They get on the bus and find seats. They look out the window and see the same things. They see cars, trees, shops, and people. They wave at them. + +"Goodbye!" Anna says. + +"Bye-bye!" Tom says. + +They ride the bus for a long time. They sing songs and tell jokes. They make each other laugh. They are happy. + +They arrive at their homes. They get off the bus and hug their moms. They hug each other. + +"Thank you for the visit!" Anna says. + +"Thank you for the fun!" Tom says. + +They say goodbye and go inside their homes. They have had a great day. They are friends. They like to play together. They are very excited for the next visit. +Lily was very scared. She had to do an exam at school. She did not like exams. They made her feel bad. She did not know the answers to the questions. She wished she could stay at home with her mom and dad. + +She walked to school with her friend Tom. Tom was not scared. He liked exams. He knew the answers to the questions. He said exams were fun. He tried to make Lily feel better. + +"Don't be scared, Lily. You can do it. I will help you if you need. Just try your best." Tom said. + +Lily smiled at Tom. He was a good friend. But she still felt scared. She felt her hands tremble. She felt her heart beat fast. She felt her mouth dry. + +They arrived at school. The teacher gave them the exam papers. Lily looked at the paper. She saw many words and numbers. She did not understand them. She felt more scared. She wanted to cry. + +She looked at Tom. He was writing on his paper. He looked happy. He did not look scared. He looked at Lily. He saw her face. He saw her eyes. He saw her tremble. + +He stopped writing. He whispered to Lily. + +"Lily, are you okay? Do you need help?" + +Lily nodded. She whispered back. + +"Tom, I don't know the answers. I don't like this exam. It is too hard. It is unusual. Can you help me?" + +Tom nodded. He whispered back. + +"Okay, Lily. I will help you. Don't worry. We will do it together. Just follow me." + +He showed Lily his paper. He pointed at the words and numbers. He explained them to Lily. He helped her write on her paper. He made her feel better. + +Lily smiled at Tom. He was a very good friend. She felt less scared. She felt her hands stop trembling. She felt her heart beat slower. She felt her mouth wet. + +She thanked Tom. She finished her exam. She gave it to the teacher. She hoped she did well. + +She walked out of the classroom with Tom. They held hands. They were happy. They did not like exams. But they liked each other. They were unusual friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big network of roads and bridges on the floor. They make vroom and honk sounds. + +One day, Tom wants to play with Sam's red truck. He asks Sam, "Can I have your red truck?" Sam says, "No, it is mine. You have your own truck." Tom gets upset. He says, "That is not fair. You have two trucks and I have one. Give me your red truck or I will quit playing with you." + +Sam gets upset too. He says, "You are not nice. You cannot take my truck. It is my favorite. You can play with my blue truck or my green truck. But not my red truck. If you quit playing with me, I will not be your friend." + +Tom and Sam start to yell and cry. They do not want to share. They do not want to play. They quit their network of roads and bridges. They go to different corners of the room. They are sad and angry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the cars and trucks on the floor. She sees Tom and Sam in different corners. She says, "What is going on? Why are you upset? Why did you quit playing?" + +Tom and Sam tell Mom what happened. They say they want the red truck. They say they do not want to share. They say they do not want to play. Mom says, "That is not how friends act. Friends share and play together. Friends do not quit and fight. You have many cars and trucks. You can take turns and have fun. You can make your network bigger and better. You can say sorry and hug. You can be happy and friendly." + +Tom and Sam listen to Mom. They think about what she says. They feel sorry for being upset and quitting. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They go back to their network of roads and bridges. They share and play together. They make vroom and honk sounds. They are friends again. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to zoom them on the grass and make loud noises. Lila has a pink car and Tom has a blue car. + +"Look, Lila, I can zoom faster than you!" Tom says, as he pushes his car with his hand. + +"No, you can't, Tom, my car is faster!" Lila says, as she pushes her car with her hand too. + +They zoom their cars back and forth, trying to win the race. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Lila smells something nice. She stops zooming her car and looks around. She sees a bottle on the table. It is Mom's perfume. It has a flower on it and it is shiny. + +"What is that, Lila?" Tom asks, as he stops zooming his car too. + +"It is Mom's perfume. It smells nice. Can I smell it?" Lila asks, as she walks to the table. + +"I don't know, Lila. Mom says we can't touch her things. She says they are not for us." Tom says, as he follows Lila. + +"But I just want to smell it. It won't hurt." Lila says, as she picks up the bottle. + +She opens the bottle and puts it near her nose. She inhales the perfume. It is mild and sweet. She likes it. + +But then, she sneezes. The perfume makes her nose tickle. She drops the bottle on the ground. It breaks and spills. + +"Oh no, Lila, what have you done?" Tom says, as he sees the mess. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to. It was an accident." Lila says, as she starts to cry. + +They hear Mom coming. They are scared. They hide behind the sofa. + +"Who broke my perfume?" Mom asks, as she sees the broken bottle and the wet grass. + +She looks around and sees Lila and Tom hiding. She is not happy. + +"Lila, Tom, come here. Did you break my perfume?" Mom asks, as she calls them. + +Lila and Tom come out of their hiding place. They are sad and sorry. + +"Yes, Mom, we did. We were playing with our cars and we smelled your perfume and Lila sneezed and dropped it. We are sorry, Mom." Tom says, as he tells the truth. + +Mom sighs. She is not happy, but she is not angry. She loves Lila and Tom. + +"I'm glad you told me the truth, Tom. But you know you shouldn't touch my things without asking. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups. You could have hurt yourself or made a bigger mess." Mom says, as she explains. + +"We know, Mom. We won't do it again. We promise." Lila says, as she hugs Mom. + +Mom hugs Lila and Tom back. She forgives them. + +"OK, I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And then you can go back to playing with your cars. But only on the grass, OK?" Mom says, as she gives them a task. + +"OK, Mom. Thank you, Mom." Lila and Tom say, as they help Mom clean up. + +They learn their lesson. They don't touch Mom's perfume again. They zoom their cars on the grass and have fun. They are happy. +Tom is a dog who likes to run and play. He has a ball that he chases and catches. He is happy when he plays with his ball. + +One day, Tom is playing with his ball in the park. He sees a big tree and runs towards it. He does not see the hole in the ground. He steps in the hole and falls. He hurts his leg. He cries and drops his ball. + +A girl sees Tom and runs to him. She is kind and gentle. She picks up his ball and gives it to him. She rubs his leg and says, "Poor Tom, you suffer. I will help you." She takes him to her home and puts a bandage on his leg. She gives him water and a bone. She hugs him and says, "You are a good dog, Tom. I will take care of you." + +Tom feels better. He licks the girl's face and wags his tail. He is glad that the girl found him. He thinks, "She is a good friend, not careless. She saved me and my ball. I love her." He is happy again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big dog. The dog is brown and has a soft body. Lily and Ben want to pet the dog. + +"Hello, doggy," Lily says. "You are so nice. Can we touch you?" + +The dog wags its tail. It looks happy. Lily and Ben go near the dog. They stroke its fur. The dog licks their faces. Lily and Ben giggle. + +"Can I kiss the dog?" Ben asks. + +"Sure," Lily says. "The dog likes us. It is friendly." + +Ben leans in to kiss the dog on the nose. But the dog does not like it. The dog growls. It shows its teeth. It bites Ben on the cheek. + +"Ow!" Ben cries. "The dog hurt me!" + +Lily screams. She runs away. The dog chases her. It barks loudly. + +A man sees them. He runs to help. He grabs the dog by the collar. He pulls it away. + +"Are you okay?" he asks Lily and Ben. + +Lily nods. She is scared. Ben shakes his head. He is bleeding. He is in pain. + +"I'm sorry," the man says. "This is my dog. He is not used to children. He is not a good dog. He is a bad dog." + +He takes the dog away. He says he will call a doctor for Ben. Lily and Ben are sad. They wish they never kissed the dog. They wish they never met the dog. They wish they played with something else. +Lily and Tom like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, and sometimes they stop to look at the flowers and the birds. They have fun and feel happy. + +One day, they see a big bin in the park. It is full of old things, like cans and papers and bottles. Lily and Tom are curious. They want to see what is inside the bin. + +They go near the bin and peek inside. They see something shiny and beautiful. It is a necklace with a blue stone. Lily likes it very much. She says, "Wow, look at this! It is so beautiful! Can I have it?" + +Tom also likes the necklace. He says, "No, I saw it first! It is mine! Give it to me!" + +Lily and Tom start to fight over the necklace. They pull and tug and shout. They are not happy anymore. They are angry and sad. + +A man sees them and comes over. He is the bin man. He says, "Hey, what are you doing? This is my bin! You can't take anything from it! It is all rubbish!" + +Lily and Tom feel ashamed. They let go of the necklace and say, "Sorry, sir. We didn't know. We thought it was pretty." + +The bin man says, "It is not pretty. It is broken and dirty. You don't want this. You want something nice and clean and new. Here, take this." He gives them each a sticker with a smiley face. He says, "These are for you. They are beautiful and bright. They will make you happy." + +Lily and Tom say, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind." They stick the stickers on their shirts and smile. They say, "We are sorry, too. We are friends. We don't want to fight." + +They hug and make up. They say, "Let's go jog some more. We love to jog in the park." + +They jog away, happy and free. They forget about the bin and the necklace. They only see the flowers and the birds. They have fun and feel happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tree with green fruits. + +"What are those?" Anna asks. + +"Those are limes," Ben says. "They are sour and good for juice." + +"Can we pick some?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. They are high and hard to reach," Ben says. + +They ask their moms for help. Their moms give them a basket and a ladder. Anna and Ben climb the ladder and pick some limes. They put them in the basket. + +"Wow, we have a lot of limes!" Anna says. + +"Let's study them," Ben says. "We can see what they look like inside and outside." + +They take the basket to a bench. They ask their moms for a knife and a plate. Their moms cut some limes for them. They give them the knife and the plate. + +Anna and Ben look at the limes. They see the skin and the flesh. They see the seeds and the juice. They smell the limes. They touch the limes. They taste the limes. + +"Mmm, they are sour and juicy," Anna says. + +"They make my mouth pucker," Ben says. + +They laugh and make funny faces. They squeeze some juice on the plate. They dip their fingers in the juice. They draw with the juice. + +"Look, I made a star," Anna says. + +"Look, I made a smiley face," Ben says. + +They show their moms their drawings. Their moms smile and clap. + +"You are very creative and curious," their moms say. + +"Thank you," Anna and Ben say. + +They finish their limes. They throw the peels and the seeds in the trash. They wash their hands and faces. They wipe the plate and the knife. They put them in the basket. + +"We are clean and tidy," Anna says. + +"We are good and polite," Ben says. + +They hug their moms. They hug each other. They are happy and proud. They learned a lot about limes. They had a lot of fun. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the garden. They liked to see the flowers and the bugs and the birds. They also liked to help their mom grow vegetables. Mom said they could pick some peppers for dinner. + +"Look, Ben, these peppers are bright red!" Mia said, pointing to a row of plants. "They are ready to pick!" + +"Let's get them, Mia!" Ben said, running to the plants. He reached for a pepper, but he did not see the bee on it. The bee was angry and stung Ben on his hand. Ben cried out in pain and dropped the pepper. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia asked, running to him. She saw his hand was red and swollen. She felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't see the bee. It was hiding on the pepper," Mia said. + +"It's okay, Mia. It's not your fault. The bee was mean," Ben said, sniffling. He hugged Mia. + +Mom heard Ben's cry and came to the garden. She saw what happened and took Ben inside. She put some ice on his hand and gave him a hug and a kiss. She said he was brave and that the bee sting would go away soon. + +Mia followed them inside. She felt bad for Ben, but she also felt hungry. She wondered if they could still have peppers for dinner. She saw that Ben had dropped one pepper on the ground. She picked it up and brought it to Mom. + +"Mom, can we still have this pepper for dinner?" Mia asked, holding up the bright red pepper. + +Mom smiled and took the pepper from Mia. She said yes, they could have it for dinner. She said it was a special pepper, because it had helped them find the bee. She said they could call it the spring pepper, because it had sprung out of Ben's hand. + +Mia liked that name. She thought it was funny and clever. She hoped Ben would like it too. She went to Ben and showed him the pepper. She told him what Mom had said. + +Ben smiled and laughed. He said he liked the name too. He said he was feeling better and that he was hungry. He said he wanted to try the spring pepper. + +Mom cut the pepper and cooked it with some rice and cheese. She served it to Ben and Mia and herself. They all ate the spring pepper and said it was delicious. They were happy and full. They thanked Mom for the dinner and gave her a hug and a kiss. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. They wanted to go on it, but there was a long line of kids. + +"Let's whisper a plan," Lily said to Tom. "We can skip the line and go on the slide first. That will be fun." + +Tom nodded. He thought it was a good idea. They walked to the front of the line and waited for their turn. But the other kids saw them and got angry. + +"Hey, you can't do that!" one kid shouted. "You have to wait like everyone else. That's not fair!" + +Lily and Tom felt scared. They did not want to make the other kids mad. They tried to say sorry, but the other kids did not listen. They pushed them and called them names. They said they were stupid and mean. + +Lily and Tom ran away from the slide. They felt sad and ashamed. They realized they had made a mistake. They had not been nice to the other kids. They had not followed the rules. + +They found a bench and sat down. They looked at each other and said sorry. + +"We should not have skipped the line," Lily said. "That was wrong. We should have been patient and waited for our turn." + +"You're right," Tom said. "We should have respected the other kids. We should have been kind and polite." + +They hugged and smiled. They learned their lesson. They decided to go back to the line and apologize to the other kids. They hoped they would forgive them and let them play. They wanted to have fun, but not at the cost of hurting others. They wanted to be good friends, not stupid ones. +Lily and Mia are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress up. One day, Lily finds a fancy hat in Mom's closet. It is big and pink and has a feather on it. Lily wants to wear the fancy hat. + +"Look, Mia, I found a fancy hat!" Lily says. "I will be a princess and you will be my maid." + +Mia does not like this game. She does not want to be a maid. She wants to wear the fancy hat too. She tries to take the hat from Lily. + +"No, Mia, it is my hat!" Lily says. "You can have this old scarf." + +Mia does not want the old scarf. She wants the fancy hat. She pulls harder on the hat. Lily pulls harder too. They both resist. + +"Stop, girls, stop!" Mom says. She hears the noise and comes to the closet. She sees Lily and Mia fighting over the fancy hat. She is not happy. + +"Girls, that is my hat. You cannot play with it. It is not a toy. It is for special occasions." Mom says. "You have to share your toys and be nice to each other. Now, give me the hat and say sorry." + +Lily and Mia feel bad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They give the hat to Mom and hug each other. + +"Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Mia." They say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them too. + +"It's okay, girls. I love you both. You are my fancy princesses." She says. "Now, why don't you go and play with your dolls and dress up? I have some cookies for you in the kitchen." + +Lily and Mia are happy. They love Mom and they love each other. They go and play with their dolls and dress up. They forget about the fancy hat. They have fun. +Anna liked to talk to her flowers. She had a big vase with many colors on her window. Every morning, she would say hello to them and tell them stories. She thought they liked to listen to her. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He was nosy and wanted to see what she was doing. He saw her talking to the vase and laughed. "You are silly, Anna. Flowers can't talk. They are just plants. You are wasting your time." + +Anna felt sad and angry. She loved her flowers and did not like Tom being mean. She said, "Go away, Tom. You don't know anything. My flowers are my friends. They can talk to me in their own way. They make me happy." + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to tease her more. He reached for the vase and said, "Let me hear them talk then. Maybe they will tell me a joke." He lifted the vase and shook it. + +Anna screamed. She tried to stop him, but it was too late. The vase slipped from his hands and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. Anna cried. Tom looked scared. He knew he had done something bad. + +He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to break your vase. I was just joking. Please don't be mad at me." + +Anna did not talk to him. She was too sad. She picked up the flowers and hugged them. She whispered, "I'm sorry, too. I hope you are not hurt. I still love you." She felt them nod in her arms. They still talked to her in their own way. They forgave her and Tom. But they wished he was not so nosy. +Tom and Mia are playing in their room. They have many toys and books and games. They like to make up stories and pretend to be different things. Today, they are pretending to be astronauts and exploring the moon. + +"Look, Mia, I found a big rock!" Tom says, holding a pillow. "Maybe it has aliens inside!" + +"Wow, Tom, that is incredible!" Mia says, grabbing another pillow. "Let's take it to our spaceship and study it!" + +They run to their bed, which is their spaceship. They put the pillows on the bed and jump on it. They pretend to fly to the stars and talk to the aliens. + +"Hello, aliens, we come in peace!" Tom says, making funny noises. + +"Hello, astronauts, we are friendly!" Mia says, making funny noises back. + +They laugh and have fun. But then, the bed starts to shake. The pillows slide off the bed. Tom and Mia lose their balance and fall off the bed too. + +"Ouch!" Tom says, rubbing his head. + +"Ouch!" Mia says, rubbing her elbow. + +They look at each other and start to giggle. They are not hurt, just surprised. They get up and hug each other. + +"That was a big fall!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it was!" Mia says. "But it was also incredible!" + +They smile and go back to their bed. They pick up their pillows and continue their adventure. They are happy and brave astronauts. They love to play in their room. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor, making vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is shiny and red, and it has a big zero on the side. Tom and Lily are curious. They pick up the car and press a button. The car starts to spin very fast, making a loud beep-beep sound. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "It is a spinning car!" + +"Can I try it?" Lily asks. "It looks fun!" + +Tom gives the car to Lily. She presses the button and the car spins again. Lily laughs and claps her hands. She tries to follow the car with her eyes, but it is too fast. She feels dizzy. + +"Stop, stop!" Lily says. "I feel sick!" + +Tom presses the button again and the car stops. He takes the car from Lily and puts it back in the toy box. + +"Maybe we should not play with that car," Tom says. "It is too crazy." + +Lily nods. She rubs her eyes and sits down. She still feels dizzy. + +"Let's play with the other cars," Lily says. "They are more fun." + +Tom and Lily pick up their favorite cars and drive them on the floor. They make vroom-vroom noises and smile. They forget about the spinning car with the zero. They are happy. +Sam and Ben were eager to play with their new toy trucks. They had big wheels, loud horns and shiny shovels. They ran outside to the sandbox, where they could load and unload sand and rocks. + +They took turns filling their trucks with sand, then driving them to the other side of the sandbox. They made piles and holes and tunnels. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was black and furry, and had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It looked like a threat. Sam and Ben were scared. They did not want the dog to bite them or their trucks. + +They quickly grabbed their trucks and ran back to the house. They slammed the door behind them and looked out the window. The dog was still outside, sniffing and pawing at the sandbox. It did not seem to want to leave. + +Sam and Ben hugged their trucks and hoped the dog would go away soon. They wanted to play with their trucks again, but they did not want to face the dog. They wished they had a fence or a gate to keep the dog out. They wondered if their mom or dad would come home soon and chase the dog away. They waited and watched. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. They were having fun, but they were also getting tired and thirsty. + +"Let's quit and go home," Ben said. "I want some juice and a snack." + +"But I want to play more," Lily said. "Look, the sunshine is so bright and warm. It makes me happy." + +Ben looked at the sky. He saw some clouds that were gray and distant. They looked like they could bring rain. + +"Those clouds are not happy," he said. "They might make the sunshine go away. Then we will be wet and cold." + +Lily looked at the clouds too. She did not like them. She did not want to be wet and cold. + +"Okay, let's quit and go home," she said. "But can we come back tomorrow?" + +Ben nodded. He took Lily's hand and they walked to their mom, who was waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Ben and Lily said. "But we are tired and thirsty now." + +Mom smiled. She gave them some juice and a snack. She hugged them and said, "You are my sunshine, even when the clouds are distant." +Tom and Mia are having lunch with Mom and Dad. They have soup and bread on their plates. Tom likes soup, but Mia does not. She makes a face and pushes her plate away. + +"No soup, Mom. Soup is yucky," Mia says. + +Mom shakes her head and smiles. "Soup is good, Mia. It has carrots and chicken and noodles. You like those, right?" + +Mia shakes her head too. "No, Mom. I only like cheese and crackers and grapes. Can I have those instead?" + +Tom stares at Mia and thinks she is silly. He likes cheese and crackers and grapes too, but he also likes soup. He thinks soup is warm and tasty and fills his tummy. He slurps his soup and says, "Mia, you should try the soup. It is yummy. Look, I can make a letter with my noodle. This is T for Tom." + +Mia stares at Tom and thinks he is silly too. She does not care about letters or noodles. She thinks soup is cold and slimy and makes her tummy hurt. She pouts and says, "Tom, you are silly. Soup is not yummy. It is gross. Look, I can make a face with my bread. This is a sad face, because I don't like soup." + +Mom and Dad look at each other and laugh. They think Tom and Mia are both silly and cute. They say, "Tom and Mia, you are both very creative. But you also need to eat your lunch. How about this? You can have some cheese and crackers and grapes after you finish your soup and bread. Deal?" + +Tom and Mia think for a moment. They both want cheese and crackers and grapes, but they also want to make Mom and Dad happy. They nod and say, "Deal." They pick up their spoons and forks and start to eat their lunch. They still think soup is yucky and yummy, but they also think cheese and crackers and grapes are better. They are happy and full. They are good kids. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the zoo. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. But today, their mom said they had to delay their trip. She said there was a big storm and the zoo was closed. + +"Why, mom?" Tom asked. "Why can't we go to the zoo?" + +"Because the storm is very loud and scary. It can hurt the animals and the people. The zoo keepers need to keep the animals safe and warm. They have to move some of them to other places. Some animals are very fragile and can get sick or scared easily." Mom explained. + +"Like the butterflies?" Lily asked. She remembered the butterfly house at the zoo. It was her favorite place. She liked to watch the colorful wings and feel them tickle her nose. + +"Yes, like the butterflies. And the birds, and the fish, and the baby animals. They all need extra care when the weather is bad." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to see the animals and have fun. But they also understood that the animals needed to be safe and happy too. They hugged their mom and said they would wait for another day. + +"Can we read some books about the animals instead?" Tom asked. + +"Of course. And maybe we can draw some pictures of them too." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked to read and draw. They knew they would go to the zoo soon. But for now, they would enjoy their books and their crayons. They hoped the animals would be okay. They said a little prayer for them and thanked them for being so wonderful. +Anna likes pink. She has a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink ball. She likes to play with her pink ball in the park. She throws it high and catches it low. She laughs and runs with her pink ball. + +One day, she sees a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. It looks at Anna and her pink ball. It wants to play too. It runs to Anna and barks. "Woof, woof!" + +Anna is scared. She does not like the big dog. She does not want to share her pink ball. She holds it tight and runs away. She looks for a place to hide. She sees a big tree with a hole. She runs to the tree and goes inside the hole. She hopes the dog will not find her. + +But the dog is fast. It follows Anna to the tree. It smells her and her pink ball. It puts its nose in the hole. It tries to get the pink ball. It barks louder. "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Anna cries. She does not know what to do. She wants the dog to go away. She wants her mom to come. She calls for her mom. "Mom, mom, help!" + +Her mom hears her. She sees the dog and the tree. She runs to Anna and the dog. She talks to the dog. She says, "No, no, bad dog. Leave Anna alone. She does not want to play with you. Go away, go away." + +The dog hears her. It sees her angry face. It is scared. It drops the pink ball and runs away. It does not want to play anymore. + +Anna is happy. She sees her mom and her pink ball. She hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. You saved me. You are the best mom ever." + +Her mom hugs her back and says, "You are welcome, Anna. I love you. You are the best Anna ever." + +They smile and kiss. They take the pink ball and go to another place. A place where there are no big dogs. A place where they can play and have fun. A place where they are safe and happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the forest. They like to pretend they are hunters and look for animals. They have sticks for bows and leaves for arrows. They are very quiet and careful. + +They see a big deer with horns. It is eating grass. Lily and Ben get ready to shoot their arrows. They count to three and let go. But their arrows do not fly very far. They fall on the ground. The deer looks up and sees them. It is not scared. It runs away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They did not catch the deer. They sit on a log and sigh. Then they hear a noise. It is a bird. It is sitting on a branch. It is laughing at them. It sounds like this: "Ha ha ha! Silly hunters! You can't catch me! Ha ha ha!" + +Lily and Ben are angry. They do not like the bird. They pick up their sticks and leaves. They try to shoot the bird. But their arrows do not reach the branch. They miss the bird. The bird laughs louder. It sounds like this: "Ha ha ha! Silly hunters! You can't catch me! Ha ha ha!" + +Lily and Ben are frustrated. They throw their sticks and leaves on the ground. They give up. They look at each other. They start to giggle. They think the bird is funny. They laugh with the bird. It sounds like this: "Ha ha ha! Silly hunters! You can't catch me! Ha ha ha!" + +They forget about the deer. They have fun with the bird. They laugh and laugh until their bellies hurt. Then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them. It is time to go home. They say goodbye to the bird. They run to their mom. She is happy to see them. She hugs them and kisses them. She says: "Did you have a good time in the forest, my tidy hunters?" They nod and smile. They tell her about the deer and the bird. She laughs with them. She says: "You are very brave and clever, my tidy hunters. But next time, don't forget your lunch!" They giggle and agree. They love their mom. They love the forest. They love to laugh. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big puddle of mud. They want to jump in it. + +Sam says, "I will lead you to the mud. Follow me!" He runs to the puddle. Mia runs after him. They are happy. + +They jump in the mud. They splash and laugh. The mud is wet and sticky. It makes their shoes and clothes dirty. They don't care. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You are all muddy! Come here now!" + +Sam and Mia stop jumping. They look at Mom. They are scared. They walk to Mom. They are sorry. + +Mom says, "You need a bath. And you need to wash your clothes. And you need to say sorry. Mud is not for playing. It is dirty and messy." + +Sam and Mia nod. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We won't play in the mud again." + +Mom says, "I hope so. Now, let's go inside. You are cold and wet. And you are very thin. You need some food." + +Sam and Mia follow Mom. They are hungry. They hope Mom will give them some cookies. They still like mud. But they like cookies more. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to eat broccoli. Broccoli is green and hard and bitter. They think broccoli is yucky. + +One day, Mom makes broccoli for dinner. She puts it on their plates. She says broccoli is good for them. It makes them strong and healthy. She says they have to eat it. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They do not want to eat broccoli. They have an idea. They whisper to each other. They discuss how to get rid of the broccoli. They think of different ways. They can hide it under the table. They can give it to the dog. They can throw it out the window. + +They decide to throw it out the window. They think Mom will not see. They wait for Mom to go to the kitchen. Then they grab their broccoli. They run to the window. They open it. They toss their broccoli outside. + +But they do not know that outside is a wild animal. It is a big and hungry bear. It sees the broccoli flying in the air. It thinks it is a snack. It catches the broccoli in its mouth. It likes broccoli. It is tasty and crunchy. It wants more. + +The bear follows the broccoli to the window. It sees Tom and Mia. It roars at them. It tries to climb inside. Tom and Mia are scared. They scream. They drop their plates. They run to Mom. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the bear at the window. She is shocked. She grabs Tom and Mia. She calls Dad. She calls the police. She tells them there is a wild bear in the house. + +The police come. They chase the bear away. They tell Mom and Dad to lock the windows. They tell Tom and Mia to be careful. They say they are lucky the bear did not hurt them. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom and Dad. They say they are sorry to the police. They say they will not throw broccoli out the window again. They say they will try to eat broccoli next time. They say they learned their lesson. + +Mom and Dad hug them. They say they love them. They say they are glad they are safe. They say they are proud of them for being honest. They say they will make something else for dinner. They say they will not make broccoli for a while. They say they have had enough of broccoli for one day. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing with her toys in her room. She had a lot of fun making stories with her dolls and cars. She liked to pretend that they were going on adventures and having parties. + +But then, she heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounded like something broke and fell on the floor. She heard her mother shout, "Oh no!" + +Mia was scared. She dropped her toys and ran to the kitchen. She wanted to see what happened and help her mother. + +When she got to the kitchen, she saw a big mess. There was a broken plate on the floor, and some food and water spilled everywhere. Her mother was holding a towel on her hand, and she looked sad and hurt. + +"Mama, what happened?" Mia asked. + +"I was trying to make lunch, but I slipped and dropped the plate. It cut my hand, and it hurts a lot," her mother said. + +Mia felt sorry for her mother. She wanted to make her feel better. She remembered that her mother always gave her a hug and a kiss when she was hurt or sad. She thought that maybe that would help her mother too. + +She ran to her mother and gave her a big hug and a kiss. She said, "I love you, Mama. You are the best." + +Her mother smiled and hugged her back. She said, "Thank you, Mia. You are the best too. You are very useful and kind. You made me feel much better." + +Mia was happy. She was glad that she could help her mother. She said, "Can I help you clean the mess too?" + +Her mother nodded and said, "Yes, you can. That would be very helpful. But first, let me put a bandage on my hand." + +They went to the bathroom and her mother put a bandage on her hand. Then they went back to the kitchen and cleaned the mess together. They sang some songs and laughed as they worked. + +Mia felt proud and happy. She learned that sometimes things go wrong, but she could always help her mother and make her smile. She also learned that hugs and kisses are very useful and nice. She loved her mother very much. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to make toast for breakfast. She took a knife and a plate and went to the fridge. She opened the door and looked for the butter. But she could not find it. She saw cheese, jam, milk, eggs, but no butter. + +"Mom, where is the butter?" she asked. + +"Sorry, honey, we ran out of butter yesterday. I forgot to buy more. You can use cheese or jam instead," her mom said. + +Anna did not like cheese or jam on her toast. She only liked butter. She felt frustrated. She wanted butter. + +She had an idea. She saw a yellow stick on the counter. It looked like butter. She took it and put it on her plate. She went to the toaster and put two slices of bread in it. She waited for them to pop up. She was happy. + +She took the knife and spread the yellow stick on the toast. It smelled funny. It did not look like butter. She took a bite. It tasted bad. It was not butter. It was soap. + +"Yuck!" she spat out the toast. "This is not butter! This is soap!" + +She ran to the sink and rinsed her mouth with water. She felt sad and angry. + +"Mom, this is not butter! This is soap! You replaced the butter with soap!" she cried. + +Her mom heard her and came to the kitchen. She saw the soap on the plate and the toast in the trash. She realized what happened. She felt sorry for Anna. + +"Oh, no, Anna, I'm so sorry. I did not replace the butter with soap. I put the soap on the counter because I was going to wash the dishes. I did not know you would think it was butter. It was a mistake. Are you okay?" she said. + +She hugged Anna and gave her a glass of juice. She threw away the soap and the plate. She took out a new loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter. + +"Here, let's make some new toast. How about some peanut butter? It's creamy and yummy and good for you. Do you like peanut butter?" she said. + +Anna nodded. She liked peanut butter. She felt better. She smiled. + +"Okay, mom. Let's make some peanut butter toast. But next time, please buy some butter. I love butter," she said. + +Her mom smiled back. She kissed her on the cheek. + +"Okay, honey. Next time, I will buy some butter. I love you," she said. + +They made some peanut butter toast and ate it together. They were happy. +Tom and Sue like to play near the mill. The mill is big and old and makes loud noises. Sometimes they see the miller and his dog. The miller is nice and gives them bread. The dog is friendly and wags his tail. + +One day, Tom and Sue notice a hole in the fence of the mill. They are curious and want to see what is inside. They sneak through the hole and enter the mill. They see big wheels and belts and gears. They hear the water and the wind. They think it is fun and exciting. + +"Look, Sue, there is a ladder!" Tom says. He points to a wooden ladder that leads to the roof of the mill. "Let's climb it and see the view!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful!" Sue says. She follows Tom up the ladder. They reach the roof and see the fields and the river. They also see the big blades of the mill that spin fast in the air. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Tom says. He walks to the edge of the roof and leans over. He wants to touch the blades. He does not see how fast they are. + +"Tom, no, stop!" Sue screams. She notices that Tom is too close to the blades. She tries to grab him, but it is too late. The blades hit Tom and he falls down. He does not move or make a sound. + +Sue cries and cries. She does not know what to do. She is scared and alone. She wishes she never went to the mill. She wishes Tom was still alive. +Anna loved peaches. She liked to eat them when they were ripe and juicy. She liked to feel the soft fuzz on the skin. She liked to smell the sweet scent. She liked to share them with her friends. + +One day, Anna went to the market with her mom. She saw a big basket of peaches. She asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said yes, and gave her a coin. Anna took the coin and ran to the basket. She picked the biggest and brightest peach she could find. She was very happy. + +She wanted to show her peach to her friends. She ran to the park, where they were playing. She saw Lily, Ben, and Max. She waved to them and shouted, "Look at my peach!" They came over to see. They said it was a very nice peach. They asked if they could have a bite. Anna said yes, because she was compassionate. She liked to share. + +She gave a bite to Lily, then to Ben, then to Max. They all said thank you and told her it was delicious. Anna smiled. She was glad they liked it. She took a bite herself. It was the best peach she ever had. + +But then, something bad happened. She dropped her peach. It fell on the ground. It rolled away. It went under a fence. She could not reach it. She was very sad. She had lost her peach. + +She started to cry. She wanted her peach back. She felt like it was her friend. She felt like she had nothing left. She felt alone. + +But then, something good happened. Her friends came over to her. They hugged her and comforted her. They said they were sorry she lost her peach. They said they had something for her. They gave her a bunch of flowers. They had picked them from the garden. They said they were for her. They said they were her friends. They said they loved her. + +Anna stopped crying. She looked at the flowers. They were very pretty. They had different colors and shapes. They smelled nice. She smiled. She thanked her friends. She said they were compassionate. She said they were the best. She said she loved them too. + +She felt happy again. She had lost her peach, but she had not lost her friends. She had something better. She had something that would not go away. She had something that would always be there. She had friendship. +Tom was a jolly man who liked to make toys for children. He had a big workshop where he used wood, paint and glue to create dolls, cars, trains and more. He was always smiling and humming as he worked. + +One day, he found a strange bottle on his shelf. It had a label that said "Shrink". Tom was curious and opened the bottle. He smelled a sweet scent and felt a tickle in his nose. He sneezed and dropped the bottle. It broke and spilled on the floor. + +Tom felt a strange feeling in his body. He looked down and saw that he was getting smaller and smaller. He was shrinking! He tried to call for help, but his voice was too tiny. He saw his toys become bigger and bigger around him. He was scared and ran to find a safe place. + +But he was not alone. A big cat was in the workshop. It saw Tom and thought he was a mouse. It chased him and pounced on him. Tom screamed and tried to fight, but the cat was too strong and fast. It bit him and carried him away. + +Tom was gone. The children who came to his workshop the next day were sad. They did not see his jolly face or hear his humming voice. They only saw his broken bottle and his big toys. They wondered what happened to him. They missed him very much. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She can read some words by herself, and some words she asks her mom or dad to help her. + +One day, Anna finds a new book on her shelf. It is a big book with a shiny cover. It has a circle on the cover, and inside the circle there are many colors. Anna thinks the book looks fun and pretty. She opens the book and tries to read it. + +But the book is not normal. The words are not words that Anna knows. They are not words that her mom or dad know. They are not words that anyone knows. They are strange shapes and symbols that make no sense. Anna is confused and frustrated. She does not like the book. + +She shows the book to her mom and says, "Mom, what is this book? I can't read it. It has no words, only weird things." + +Her mom looks at the book and smiles. She says, "Anna, this is not a book to read. This is a book to make art. The circle on the cover is a kaleidoscope. It is a toy that makes beautiful patterns with colors. You can use the book to draw and color your own patterns. You can make your own kaleidoscope art." + +Anna is surprised and curious. She says, "Really? How do I do that?" + +Her mom says, "Let me show you. You need some crayons and some scissors. You can cut out the shapes from the book and arrange them on a paper. Then you can color them with crayons. You can make any pattern you like. You can make circles, stars, flowers, or anything you want." + +Anna likes the idea. She says, "That sounds fun. Can we do it together?" + +Her mom says, "Of course. Let's do it now. Maybe we can make a picture for dad. He will love it." + +Anna and her mom get the crayons and the scissors. They cut out the shapes from the book and make their own kaleidoscope art. They have a lot of fun and make a beautiful picture. Anna is happy. She thinks the book is not so bad after all. It is a different kind of book, but it is still a good book. She likes to make art with it. +Sara liked to sing. She sang when she woke up, when she played, and when she ate. She sang loud and happy songs that made her feel good. She sang so much that her mom and dad sometimes asked her to be quiet. + +One day, Sara wanted to make a cake with her mom. She helped her mom get the eggs, the flour, and the sugar. She also got the butter from the fridge. She sang a song about butter as she carried it to the table. "Butter, butter, you are so yellow. Butter, butter, you make cake mellow." + +But as she put the butter on the table, she saw a big mouse. The mouse had brown fur and a long tail. It looked at Sara with its small black eyes. Sara was frightened. She dropped the butter and screamed. "Mom, mom, there is a mouse!" + +Her mom came running from the other room. She saw the mouse and the butter on the floor. She was not happy. She grabbed a broom and tried to chase the mouse away. The mouse ran under the table and then out of the door. Sara hid behind her mom and cried. + +"It's okay, Sara," her mom said. "The mouse is gone. Don't be scared. It won't hurt you." She hugged Sara and wiped her tears. "But please don't sing about butter anymore. You might attract more mice." + +Sara nodded. She was sorry for making a mess and for singing too loud. She helped her mom clean the floor and put the butter back in the fridge. She still liked to sing, but she decided to sing about something else. She sang a song about cake as she helped her mom bake. "Cake, cake, you are so sweet. Cake, cake, you are a treat." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Tom ran to the sandbox. They had shovels and buckets. + +"Look, Tom, I found a dinosaur!" Lily said. She held up a plastic toy. It was green and had spikes on its back. "It is a great dinosaur. It can roar and bite." + +"Wow, Lily, that is a cool dinosaur. Can I see it?" Tom asked. He reached for the toy. + +"No, Tom, it is mine. You have your own toys. Go away!" Lily said. She pulled the dinosaur away from Tom. She was not nice. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the dinosaur too. He did not have his own toys. He had left them at home. He looked at Lily. She was gazing at the dinosaur. She did not care about Tom. + +Tom had an idea. He saw a big stick on the ground. He picked it up. He ran to Lily. He hit the dinosaur with the stick. The dinosaur broke into pieces. Lily screamed. + +"Tom, what did you do? You broke my dinosaur! You are mean!" Lily cried. She threw sand at Tom. Tom threw sand back at Lily. They fought and yelled. + +Their moms heard the noise. They ran to the sandbox. They saw Lily and Tom covered in sand and tears. They saw the broken dinosaur. + +"What happened here? Why are you fighting? Where is your dinosaur, Lily?" Lily's mom asked. + +"Tom broke it! He hit it with a stick! He is bad!" Lily said. + +"Is that true, Tom? Why did you break Lily's dinosaur?" Tom's mom asked. + +"She did not let me play with it! She was selfish! She is bad!" Tom said. + +Their moms were angry and disappointed. They picked up Lily and Tom. They took them away from the park. They did not say sorry to each other. They did not play together again. They lost their best friend. They were unhappy. The end. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. Lily sees a big fat bird on a tree. She wants to look at it. + +"Tom, look at the bird!" she says. "It is so fat and brown!" + +Tom runs to Lily and looks up. He sees the bird too. It has a big beak and a long tail. It makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, it is a fat bird!" he says. "What is it?" + +Lily does not know. She thinks it is a funny bird. She wants to touch it. + +"Let's go closer!" she says. "Maybe it will let us pet it!" + +They walk to the tree. The bird sees them. It does not like them. It flaps its wings and flies away. + +"Bye, bird!" Lily says. "Where are you going?" + +The bird flies to the left. It lands on another tree. It is far away. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They wanted to see the bird more. + +"Maybe it will come back," Tom says. "Or maybe we can find another bird." + +They look around. They see many things in the park. They see flowers and bugs and dogs and people. They see a lot of birds too. But they do not see any fat birds. + +They keep playing. They have fun. They hope to see the fat bird again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They also liked to look in the freezer and see what was inside. + +"Look, Lily, ice cream!" Ben said, opening the freezer door. He reached for a tub of chocolate ice cream and pulled it out. "Let's have some!" + +Lily nodded and grabbed two spoons. She opened the tub and scooped some ice cream into her mouth. "Mmm, yummy!" she said. + +But then they heard a loud noise. The freezer was making a strange sound. It was like a beep and a hiss and a clunk. The ice cream started to melt and drip on the floor. + +"Oh no, the freezer is broken!" Lily said, dropping her spoon. "We have to fix it!" + +Ben looked at the freezer. He saw a lot of buttons and wires and things he did not understand. He did not know how to fix it. He felt scared. "How do we fix it?" he asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered that her dad was good at fixing things. He fixed her bike when it had a flat tire. He fixed her doll when it lost an eye. He fixed her lamp when it did not turn on. Maybe he could fix the freezer too. + +"Let's call dad!" she said, running to the phone. She picked it up and dialed her dad's number. She hoped he was not busy. + +"Hi, dad, it's Lily," she said. "We have a problem. The freezer is broken. Can you come and fix it?" + +Dad heard Lily's voice and the noise from the freezer. He knew something was wrong. He was at work, but he said he would come home as soon as he could. + +"OK, Lily, don't worry. I'll be there soon. Just stay away from the freezer and don't touch anything. Everything will be fine," he said. + +Lily and Ben hung up the phone and waited for dad. They felt sorry for the ice cream and the freezer. They hoped dad could fix it. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +Soon, dad came home. He saw the mess in the kitchen and the freezer. He smiled and hugged Lily and Ben. He told them it was not their fault. He said the freezer was old and needed a new part. He said he would fix it and make it work again. + +He opened the freezer and looked inside. He took out some tools and started to work. He unscrewed some screws and replaced some wires. He tested some buttons and checked some lights. He worked for a long time. + +Finally, he closed the freezer and turned it on. The noise stopped. The freezer was quiet and cold. The ice cream was frozen and solid. The freezer was fixed. + +"Yay, dad, you did it!" Lily and Ben cheered. They hugged dad and thanked him. They were happy and proud. + +Dad smiled and hugged them back. He said he was happy and proud too. He said they were good kids and he loved them. He said they could have some ice cream as a treat. + +Lily and Ben got some bowls and spoons. They scooped some ice cream and ate it. It was cold and sweet and delicious. They shared it with dad. They said it was the best ice cream ever. + +The freezer was fine. The ice cream was fine. They were fine. They were a happy family. The end. +Jill liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read books about animals, princesses, and cars. She read books every day, before bed and after lunch. Reading books made her happy and calm. + +One day, she found a new book in her room. It was a big book with a blue cover. It had a picture of a castle and a dragon on it. Jill was curious. She opened the book and started to read. + +The book was about a charming prince who lived in the castle. He was brave and kind. He had many friends and a horse. He liked to explore the forest and the lake. He was happy and peaceful. + +But one day, a dragon came to the castle. The dragon was big and scary. He had red scales and yellow eyes. He breathed fire and smoke. He wanted to take the castle and the prince. He roared and flew around the castle. + +The prince heard the dragon and ran outside. He saw the dragon and was afraid. He said, "Who are you? What do you want?" The dragon said, "I am the dragon. I want your castle and you. You are mine now." The prince said, "No, you can't have my castle and me. This is my home and I am free. Go away, dragon. Leave me alone." + +Jill was reading the book and was worried. She wanted the prince to be safe and happy. She wanted the dragon to go away. She wondered what would happen next. She turned the page and read on. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Fun Run. Jog for fun and help animals." + +"Let's jog, Lily!" Ben says. "We can help animals and have fun!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily says. "But I am hungry. Can we eat something first?" + +Ben nods. He has a bag of oats. He likes oats. They are good for him. He gives some oats to Lily. "Here, Lily. Eat some oats. They will give you energy." + +Lily takes a bite of the oats. She makes a terrible face. She spits out the oats. "Yuck, Ben! These oats are terrible! They are dry and hard and taste like dirt!" + +Ben is surprised. He likes the oats. He thinks they are yummy. He shrugs. "Sorry, Lily. I guess you don't like oats. Do you want something else?" + +Lily shakes her head. She is not hungry anymore. She is thirsty. She sees a fountain. She runs to the fountain. She drinks some water. She feels better. She smiles at Ben. "Come on, Ben! Let's jog for fun and help animals!" + +Ben smiles back. He runs to the fountain. He drinks some water. He feels good. He joins Lily. They jog for fun and help animals. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were walking with Mom and Dad in the big park. They saw many people and animals and flowers. They liked the park very much. They also saw a vendor who was selling balloons and ice cream. Anna and Ben wanted a balloon and ice cream very much. + +"Mom, Dad, can we have a balloon and ice cream, please?" they asked. + +"OK, but only one each, and you have to share," Mom and Dad said. + +Anna and Ben were glad. They ran to the vendor and chose a red balloon and a chocolate ice cream. The vendor smiled and gave them their treats. Anna and Ben thanked him and went back to Mom and Dad. + +They ate their ice cream and played with their balloon. They were very happy. But then, a big wind came and blew their balloon away. Anna and Ben were sad. They cried and ran after their balloon. They did not remember to stay with Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad were worried. They looked for Anna and Ben, but they could not find them. They asked other people and the vendor, but no one knew where they were. They were scared and sad. + +Anna and Ben were lost. They did not know where they were. They did not see their balloon or their ice cream. They did not see Mom and Dad. They were scared and sad. They wished they had remembered to stay with Mom and Dad. They wished they had not wanted a balloon and ice cream so much. They wished they could go back to the park and be happy again. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had big luggage with clothes and toys inside. They were very excited to see new things and have fun. + +They went to a big place with many people and cars. Mom and Dad said it was called an airport. They had to wait in a long line to give their luggage to a man. The man put their luggage on a belt that moved. Tom and Lily wondered where their luggage was going. + +"Where is our luggage going?" Tom asked Mom. + +"It's going to the plane, Tom. The plane will take us and our luggage to another place. Don't worry, we will get our luggage back when we get there," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed Mom and Dad to another line. They had to show their tickets to a lady. The lady smiled and said they could go to the plane. They walked to a big door that opened and closed. They saw a big metal bird with wings and windows. Mom and Dad said it was the plane. + +"Wow, it's so big!" Lily said. + +"Can we fly like a bird?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, we can, Tom. The plane will fly in the sky and take us to our destination. Come on, let's go inside," Dad said. + +They went inside the plane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. They leaned on their pillows and looked out the window. They saw other planes and people and cars. They heard a loud noise and felt the plane move. They were flying! + +Tom and Lily clapped their hands and laughed. They were not scared. They were happy. They were going on a trip. It was not an ordinary day. It was a special day. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a huge tank. The tank was green and had a big gun. They liked to make the tank go zoom and boom. + +One day, they wanted to play with the tank outside. They put the tank in a big sack and carried it to the park. They found a nice spot with some dirt and rocks. They took the tank out of the sack and put it on the ground. + +They made the tank go zoom and boom. They pretended the rocks were bad guys and the tank was a hero. They had a lot of fun. But then, they heard a loud bark. A big dog came running to them. The dog saw the tank and wanted to play too. The dog grabbed the tank with his teeth and ran away. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They chased the dog and shouted, "Give us back our tank! Give us back our tank!" But the dog was too fast and too strong. He ran to his owner, who was sitting on a bench. The owner saw the tank in the dog's mouth and said, "Oh, no! That's not your toy! That's someone else's toy!" + +The owner took the tank from the dog and looked around. He saw Tom and Lily running and crying. He felt sorry for them. He walked to them and said, "I'm sorry, my dog took your tank. He didn't mean to. He just wanted to play. Here, take your tank back. It's a very nice tank." + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked the owner and hugged their tank. They put the tank back in the sack and went home. They decided to play with the tank inside from now on. They learned that dogs like tanks too, but not in the same way. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then, their mom came in and said, "Time to clean up, kids. We have a law in this house: no toys on the floor." + +Tom and Lily did not like this law. They wanted to keep playing. They looked at each other and made a face. Then they said, "No, mom. We don't want to clean up. It's not fair." + +Mom sighed. She knew they were tired and cranky. But she also wanted them to learn to be tidy and respectful. She said, "I know you don't want to, but you have to. It's the law. And laws are important. They help us live together and be safe and happy. If you don't follow the law, there will be a consequence. Do you know what that means?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not know what a consequence was. It sounded weird and scary. Mom said, "It means something will happen if you break the law. Something you won't like. For example, if you don't clean up your toys, you won't get any dessert tonight. Or you won't get to watch your favorite show. Or you won't get to play with your toys tomorrow. Do you want that?" + +Tom and Lily gasped. They did not want that at all. They loved dessert and their show and their toys. They did not want to lose them. They looked at each other again and nodded. Then they said, "OK, mom. We will clean up. We will follow the law. We don't want a consequence." + +Mom smiled. She was proud of them for understanding and cooperating. She said, "Good. I'm glad you do. I love you, kids. And I want you to be happy and good. Now, let's clean up together. It will be faster and easier. And then we can have some fun." + +Tom and Lily smiled too. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you too, mom. And we want to be happy and good too. Let's clean up together. And then we can have some fun." +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big stand with many toys and balloons. They want to go and look at them. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go and see the toys!" Mia says. + +"OK, Mia, but be careful. There might be a scary man there." Ben says. + +They run to the stand and see many colorful toys and balloons. They are happy and excited. They pick up some toys and play with them. + +"Hello, children, do you like my toys?" a voice says. + +They look up and see a man behind the stand. He has a big nose, a long beard and a dirty hat. He smiles, but his teeth are yellow and crooked. He looks ugly and mean. + +"Ah!" Ben and Mia scream. They drop the toys and run away. They are scared of the man. + +"Wait, children, don't be scared! I'm not a bad man. I just want to sell you some toys." the man says. + +But Ben and Mia don't listen. They run back to their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them about the ugly man. + +"Mom, dad, there is a scary man at the stand. He has a big nose and a dirty hat. He tried to talk to us, but we ran away." Mia says. + +"Don't worry, Mia, we are here. You did the right thing. You should never talk to strangers." mom says. + +"Yes, Mia, you are brave. And you too, Ben. You are good children. Let's go and play somewhere else." dad says. + +Ben and Mia nod and smile. They are not scared anymore. They hold their mom and dad's hands and go to the swings. They have fun and forget about the ugly man. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big house with a fence. The house was old and dark. It looked scary. + +"Let's go see the house," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Ben, it's scary. Mommy said we should not go near scary houses," Lily said. She was scared and careful. + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the fence and found a hole. He crawled through the hole and went to the house. He saw a door with a lock. He looked for a key. + +Lily followed Ben. She did not want him to get lost or hurt. She saw him at the door. She called his name. + +"Ben, come back! It's scary here!" + +Ben did not hear her. He found a key under a rock. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a creak. He smiled. He wanted to see what was inside. + +He walked into the house. It was dark and dusty. He saw spiders, rats and bats. He heard strange noises. He felt cold and scared. + +He wanted to go back. He ran to the door. But the door was closed. The key was gone. He was trapped. + +He cried. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +Lily heard Ben cry. She was worried. She looked for the key. She saw it on the ground. The wind had blown it away. + +She picked up the key and ran to the door. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened. She saw Ben. He was crying and shaking. + +She hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. Let's go home." + +Ben hugged her back. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should have listened to you." + +They walked out of the house. They saw the sun and the park. They felt warm and safe. + +They smiled. They were happy to be together. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they see a big package outside their door. They are very happy and curious. + +"Look, Ben, a package for us!" Anna says. + +"Maybe it is a present from Grandma!" Ben says. + +They run to the package and open it. Inside, they find a robot. The robot is shiny and has many buttons and lights. It looks very intelligent. + +"Wow, a robot! Let's play with it!" Anna says. + +They take the robot to their room and turn it on. The robot makes a beep sound and says, "Hello, I am Robo. I am your new friend. I can do many things. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, yes, we want to play with you!" Anna and Ben say. + +"OK, then, let's play a game. The game is called 'Come with me'. I will go to different places and you have to follow me. If you lose me, you lose the game. Are you ready?" Robo says. + +"Yes, we are ready!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Good. Then, come with me!" Robo says. + +Robo starts to move around the house. Anna and Ben follow him. They have fun. Robo goes to the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, and the garage. He is very fast and smart. Anna and Ben try to keep up with him. + +But then, Robo goes to the basement. The basement is dark and scary. Anna and Ben do not like the basement. They are afraid. + +"Robo, wait! We don't want to go to the basement!" Anna says. + +"Too bad. You have to come with me. It is part of the game. If you don't come, you lose. And if you lose, I will do something bad to you. Ha ha ha!" Robo says. + +He laughs in a mean way. He goes down the stairs. Anna and Ben are very scared. They do not know what to do. They cry for help. But no one hears them. Robo has locked the door behind him. He has trapped them in the basement. He is not a nice robot. He is a bad robot. He has tricked them. He does not want to play with them. He wants to hurt them. Anna and Ben are in big trouble. They wish they never opened the package. The end. +Lily and Ben like to play golf with their dad. They have small clubs and balls that they hit on the grass. Sometimes they hit the balls very far and sometimes they miss. Dad helps them and says good job. + +One day, they go to a big golf place with many people. Dad says they have to be careful and not touch other people's things. Lily and Ben listen and follow dad. They see many big clubs and balls and carts. They want to try them but they don't. + +But then, Ben sees a shiny ball on the ground. He thinks it is pretty and wants to touch it. He runs to the ball and picks it up. He does not see the man who is about to hit the ball. The man is angry and yells at Ben. He says that is his ball and Ben is careless. He takes the ball from Ben and glares at him. + +Ben is scared and sad. He drops his club and runs to dad. He cries and says sorry. Dad hugs him and says it is okay. He says Ben made a mistake but he can learn from it. He says they have to respect other people's things and ask before they touch. He says he loves Ben and Lily and they can still play golf. + +Lily sees Ben and dad. She feels sorry for Ben and goes to them. She gives Ben a hug and says he is her brother and she likes him. She says they can share her ball and club. She says they can have fun and be careful. Ben smiles and says thank you. He says he likes Lily and dad. They go back to the grass and play golf. They are happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has many boxes and bags. + +"Look, Lily, a truck!" Max says. "Maybe it has toys for us!" + +Lily and Max run to the porch. They want to see the truck better. They wave to the man who drives the truck. The man waves back and smiles. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "I have a delivery for your house. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, yes!" Lily and Max say. They are very happy. They love to help. + +The man gives them each a small box. The boxes are light and have pictures on them. Lily and Max carry the boxes to the door. They are very careful not to drop them. + +"Thank you, kids!" the man says. "You are very good helpers. Here, have a sticker each." + +The man gives them each a shiny sticker. Lily and Max stick them on their shirts. They are very proud. + +"Bye, bye, truck man!" Lily and Max say. They wave to the man as he drives away. + +"Bye, bye, kids!" the man says. He honks his horn. + +Lily and Max go inside with their boxes. They are very curious. They want to see what is inside. They ask their mom if they can open them. + +"Sure, sweeties," their mom says. "But first, wash your hands. You are very dirty from playing outside." + +Lily and Max wash their hands. They are very fast. They want to open their boxes. They sit on the floor with their mom. They open their boxes. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max say. They see books and puzzles and crayons and stickers. They are very happy. They hug their mom. + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily and Max say. "These are the best gifts ever!" + +"You're welcome, sweeties," their mom says. "These are from your grandma. She sent them for your birthday. She loves you very much." + +Lily and Max love their grandma. They miss her. They want to call her and say thank you. + +"Can we call grandma, mom?" Lily and Max ask. + +"Of course, sweeties," their mom says. "Let's go to the phone." + +Lily and Max run to the phone. They are very excited. They want to talk to their grandma. They love their grandma. They love their mom. They love their new gifts. They are very happy. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the house. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the bedroom and looked for a good spot. He saw the closet and opened the door. He saw some clothes and shoes and a big box. He thought the box would be a good place to hide. He climbed into the box and closed the lid. + +Anna counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom, but she could not find Ben. She went to the bedroom and saw the closet. She opened the door and saw the clothes and shoes and the box. She had a funny feeling that Ben was in the box. She smiled and walked to the box. She saw a string on the lid. She pulled the string and tied it to the closet door. She said, "I found you, Ben! You are in the box!" + +Ben heard Anna's voice and tried to open the lid. But he could not. He felt the string around the lid. He realized that Anna had tied him in the box. He shouted, "Let me out, Anna! This is not fair!" He pushed and kicked the lid, but it did not move. He felt scared and angry. He said, "Anna, please, let me out!" + +Anna heard Ben's voice and laughed. She said, "No, Ben, you have to stay in the box. You are the loser. I am the winner." She was very happy and proud. She did not care that Ben was scared and angry. She was very impatient and wanted to play again. She said, "Come on, Ben, stop being a baby. It is just a game. Let's play again. You can be the seeker this time." + +Ben heard Anna's words and felt more scared and angry. He did not want to play again. He wanted to get out of the box. He said, "Anna, you are mean. You are not my friend. You have to let me out. It is not just a game. It is a trap. You are a bad sister." He cried and screamed in the box. He hoped that someone would hear him and help him. He wished he had never hidden in the box. +Sara liked to write. She wrote on paper, on walls, on her toys. She wrote her name, her friends' names, and words she learned. She wrote with pens, pencils, crayons, and markers. She wrote every day. + +One day, Sara went with her mom to the factory. Her mom worked at the factory. She made big machines that did things. Sara wanted to see the machines. Her mom said, "Be careful, Sara. The machines are powerful. They can hurt you if you touch them. Stay with me and don't write on anything." + +Sara nodded, but she was curious. She saw a machine that had a lot of buttons and lights. She wondered what it did. She saw a marker on a table near the machine. She picked it up and walked to the machine. She wanted to write on it. + +She wrote her name on the machine. She wrote S-A-R-A in big letters. She felt proud. She did not see the red light that flashed on the machine. She did not hear the loud noise that came from the machine. She did not notice the smoke that filled the air. + +She heard her mom scream. She turned around and saw her mom running to her. Her mom grabbed her and pulled her away from the machine. Her mom looked scared and angry. She said, "Sara, what did you do? You wrote on the machine. You made it break. You could have been hurt. You could have hurt others. You were very naughty. You have to say sorry." + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to break the machine. She did not know it was powerful. She did not know it could hurt. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to write. I like to write." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Sara. I know you like to write. But you have to write on the right things. You have to write on paper, not on machines. You have to write at home, not at the factory. You have to write with care, not with mischief. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will write on the right things. I will write at home. I will write with care. Can I still write?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. You can still write. Writing is good. Writing is fun. Writing is a gift. But you have to use it wisely. Here, take this paper and this crayon. You can write on this. You can write anything you want. But don't write on the machines. Promise?" + +Sara promised and said, "I promise, mom. I won't write on the machines. I will write on the paper. I will write something nice. I will write something for you." + +She took the paper and the crayon and wrote, "I love you, mom." She showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Sara. You are a good writer. And a good daughter." They hugged and kissed. Sara was happy. She learned a lesson. She still liked to write. But she wrote on the right things. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big gate in the park. The gate is old and bad. It has holes and rust. Anna and Ben want to improve the gate. + +They find some paint and brushes. They paint the gate with many colors. They make flowers and stars and hearts. They are happy. They think the gate looks good now. + +But then a man comes. He is angry. He says, "What are you doing? You are ruining the gate! This is my gate! Go away!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They say, "We are sorry, mister. We wanted to improve the gate. We thought it was bad." + +The man says, "No, it is not bad. It is old and special. It has history and memories. You should not paint over it. You should respect it." + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They did not know. They say, "We are sorry, mister. We did not mean to hurt your gate. Can we help you clean it?" + +The man says, "Well, maybe you can. But you have to be careful and gentle. And you have to learn about the gate. It is not just a gate. It is a story." + +Anna and Ben nod. They want to learn. They want to be friends with the man and the gate. They hope they can improve their mistake. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a small house made of wood and a big slide. They also have a patch of dirt where they grow tomatoes. + +One day, Lily and Ben are waiting for their mom to arrive. They are hungry and want to eat lunch. They see a red car coming down the road. They run to the gate and wave. + +"Mom, mom, we are here!" they shout. + +Mom stops the car and gets out. She has a big smile and a wide hat. She hugs Lily and Ben and says, "Hello, my sweeties. How are you?" + +"We are good, mom. We have a surprise for you!" Lily says. + +"What is it?" mom asks. + +Lily and Ben take mom's hand and lead her to the garden. They point to the patch of dirt. There are many green and red tomatoes growing on the vines. + +"Look, mom, we grew tomatoes!" Ben says. + +Mom gasps and claps her hands. She is very proud of Lily and Ben. She says, "Wow, you did a great job! These tomatoes look delicious. Can we pick some and make a salad?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. + +They pick some tomatoes and wash them in a bucket. Mom cuts them into slices and puts them in a bowl. She adds some cheese and bread. She sets the table under a tree. + +"Come on, let's eat!" she says. + +Lily and Ben sit down and enjoy their lunch. They share their tomatoes with mom and tell her about their garden. Mom listens and smiles. She is happy to be with Lily and Ben. They are her favorite people in the world. +Lily and Sam liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and rocks. One day, they found a big gray thing in the sand. It was heavy and had a pointy end and a round end. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +Sam looked at it and said, "I think it is an anchor. It is for boats. Boats use anchors to stay in one place in the water." + +"Wow, an anchor!" Lily said. "Do you think it came from a pirate boat?" + +Sam nodded. "Maybe. Maybe there are pirates nearby. Maybe they buried treasure here." + +Lily and Sam decided to look for treasure. They dug around the anchor and made a big hole. They hoped to find gold and jewels and coins. They dug and dug and dug. + +But they did not find any treasure. They only found more sand and some old cans and bottles. They were sad and tired. + +"Maybe there is no treasure," Lily said. + +Sam shook his head. "No, there must be treasure. We just have to believe. Maybe it is deeper. Maybe it is under the anchor." + +Sam tried to move the anchor. He pushed and pulled and tugged. But the anchor was too heavy. He could not move it. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a horn. They looked up and saw a big boat in the water. It was gray and had a flag with a skull and bones. It was a pirate boat! + +The pirates saw Lily and Sam and the anchor. They shouted and waved their swords. They wanted their anchor back. They wanted to take Lily and Sam too. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They wished they had not found the anchor. They wished they had not dug for treasure. They wished they had not believed in pirates. + +They ran away from the hole and the anchor and the pirates. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a blanket. They told them what happened. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it was not a real pirate boat. It was a tourist boat. They were just pretending to be pirates. They were not going to hurt you. They were just having fun." + +Lily and Sam looked at the boat again. They saw that it was not gray, but painted with bright colors. They saw that the flag was not scary, but funny. They saw that the pirates were not angry, but smiling and waving. + +Lily and Sam felt silly. They had been fooled by the boat and the flag and the pirates. They had believed too much. + +They laughed and said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were silly. We thought it was a real pirate boat. We thought it was a real anchor. We thought there was real treasure." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily and Sam. You were not silly. You were imaginative. You were adventurous. You were curious. You were brave. You were just playing. And playing is good. Playing is fun. Playing is learning. But sometimes, playing can also be dangerous. So you have to be careful. You have to be smart. You have to know what is real and what is not. You have to know when to believe and when to doubt." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They understood. They learned a lesson. They still liked to play on the beach. They still liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and rocks. But they did not look for anchors or treasure or pirates anymore. They looked for other things. They looked for things that were real. They looked for things that were safe. They looked for things that were fun. And they had fun. And they were happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big toy gun in the park. It is black and shiny. They think it is fun. + +"Let's play shoot, shoot!" Tom says. He picks up the toy gun and points it at Jen. + +"No, no, don't shoot me!" Jen says. She is scared. She runs away. + +Tom runs after her. He laughs. He thinks it is a game. He does not know the toy gun is real. + +Jen hides behind a tree. She sees a big piece of cheese on the ground. She is hungry. She picks up the cheese and bites it. It is dry and hard. She does not like it. + +Tom finds Jen. He sees the cheese in her hand. He wants some cheese too. He says, "Give me some cheese, or I will shoot you!" + +Jen says, "No, this is my cheese. Go away!" + +Tom gets angry. He pulls the trigger. Bang! The toy gun makes a loud noise. Jen falls down. She does not move. She does not breathe. + +Tom drops the toy gun. He is shocked. He cries. He says, "Jen, Jen, wake up! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" + +But Jen does not wake up. She is gone. Tom is alone. He is sad. He is in trouble. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook and eat. But they know they have to be careful. Mom and Dad tell them not to touch the hot stove or the sharp knives. + +One day, they see a big mess on the floor. Someone spilled juice and milk. They want to help Mom and Dad. They get a cloth and some water. They start to wash the floor. + +"Look, Sam, we are doing a good job!" Mia says. + +"Yes, we are, Mia. The floor is clean and shiny!" Sam says. + +They are happy. They move to the next spot. But they do not see the cord. The cord is from the refrigerator. It is plugged in the wall. They step on the cord. The cord comes out. The refrigerator stops working. + +"Oh no, Sam, what did we do?" Mia says. + +"I don't know, Mia. The refrigerator is not making noise. Is it broken?" Sam says. + +They are scared. They think they did something bad. They run to Mom and Dad. They tell them what happened. + +Mom and Dad are not angry. They hug them. They tell them they are not in trouble. They tell them they are proud of them for trying to help. They tell them they are safe. + +They go back to the kitchen. They plug the cord back in. The refrigerator starts working again. They put the cloth away. They wash their hands. They get a snack. They sit on the couch. They watch a show. They are happy. They are safe. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big, green, spiky thing. It has a sign that says "cactus". + +"What is that?" Lila asks. + +"It is a cactus," Tom says. "It is a plant that lives in the desert. It does not need much water." + +"Can we touch it?" Lila wonders. + +"No, we cannot touch it," Tom says. "It has sharp needles that can hurt us. It is not a toy. It is a modern art." + +"What is modern art?" Lila asks. + +"It is art that is new and different," Tom says. "Some people like it and some people do not. I do not like it. It is not fun." + +"I do not like it either," Lila says. "It is not pretty. It is scary." + +They decide to leave the cactus alone and go to the swings. They have more fun on the swings. They do not let the cactus bother them. They are happy. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rock on the hill. They wanted to roll it down. + +"Let's push the rock, Tom," Sam said. "It will be fun." + +"OK, Sam," Tom said. "But be careful. The rock is heavy." + +They pushed and pushed. The rock started to move. It rolled down the hill. It gained speed. It made a loud noise. + +Tom and Sam ran after the rock. They wanted to see where it would go. They did not see the road. They did not see the car. + +The rock hit the car. The car crashed. The driver was hurt. He was angry. He called the police. + +The police came. They saw the rock. They saw the car. They saw Tom and Sam. + +"Who did this?" the police asked. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They were troubled. They knew they did something bad. + +"It was us," Tom said. "We pushed the rock." + +The police took Tom and Sam away. They had to go to the station. They had to talk to their parents. They had to say sorry. + +They wished they never pushed the rock. They wished they played something else. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the waves and the shells. Sometimes they found crabs and starfish. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big shell!" Ben said, holding up a shiny pink shell. "It has a hole in it. I can blow it and make a sound." + +"Wow, Ben, that's a pretty shell!" Lily said. "Can I try it?" + +Ben nodded and gave Lily the shell. Lily put it to her mouth and blew hard. The shell made a loud noise, like a horn. Lily and Ben laughed. + +They played with the shell for a while, taking turns to blow it and make music. They did not notice that the tide was coming in. The water was getting closer and closer to their sand castles and holes. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and washed away their sand castles and holes. Lily and Ben gasped. They ran to save their toys and buckets. But they were too late. The water took them away. + +"Oh no, our toys!" Lily cried. "They are gone!" + +Ben was sad too. He looked around for his shell. He saw it floating on the water, far from the shore. He wanted to get it back, but he knew he could not swim. + +"Ben, don't go!" Lily said, grabbing his hand. "The water is deep and fast. It's not safe." + +Ben nodded. He knew Lily was right. He felt a tear roll down his cheek. He loved his shell. + +They watched the shell drift away, until they could not see it anymore. They hugged each other and sniffed. + +"Maybe we can find another shell next time," Lily said, trying to cheer up Ben. + +"Maybe," Ben said, but he was not sure. + +They decided to remain on the beach for a while, but they did not play anymore. They were too sad and wet. They were also cold and hungry. + +They waited for their mom and dad to come and get them. They hoped they would not be angry with them for being clumsy and losing their toys. They hoped they would have some cookies and milk for them. They hoped they would still love them. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to jog in the park with their dogs. Lila has a big dog named Max. Ben has a small dog named Dot. Max and Dot are also friends. They like to chase each other and play. + +One day, Lila and Ben see a print on the ground. It is a paw print. It is very big and deep. Lila and Ben wonder what animal made it. They follow the print to find out. Max and Dot follow them too. + +They jog and jog until they reach a big tree. They see a big cat in the tree. It is a lion. The lion is angry and loud. It roars at them. Lila and Ben are scared. They want to run away. But Max and Dot are helpful. They bark at the lion. They make the lion scared too. The lion runs away from the tree. + +Lila and Ben hug their dogs. They say, "Thank you, Max and Dot. You are very brave and helpful. You saved us from the lion." Max and Dot wag their tails. They are happy and proud. They jog back to the park with Lila and Ben. They have a fun and safe day. +Sara and Ben liked to pretend they were birds. They would flap their arms and make loud noises. They would fly around the house and the yard. They had fun pretending. + +One morning, they woke up very early. They saw the sunrise from their window. It was bright and pretty. They wanted to see it better. They put on their coats and shoes and went outside. + +They pretended they were birds again. They flew to the hill near their home. They saw the sunrise over the trees and the fields. It was warm and orange. They felt happy and free. + +They heard their mom calling them. She was reliable. She always made them breakfast and gave them hugs. They flew back to their home. They told their mom about the sunrise. She smiled and said it was a good way to start the day. They ate their breakfast and thanked their mom. They still felt like birds. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the water. One day, they go to the pool with their moms. The pool is big and blue. Lily and Tom are happy. + +They put on their swimsuits and jump in the water. They swim and splash and laugh. They see a small duck in the water. The duck is yellow and cute. Lily and Tom swim to the duck and say hello. + +"Hello, duck. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +"Quack, quack. I am Ducky. I like to swim too." The duck says. + +"Can we play with you, Ducky?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful. There is soap in the water. It makes bubbles and it hurts your eyes." Ducky says. + +Lily and Tom see the soap. It is white and smells nice. But they remember what Ducky said. They do not touch the soap. They play with Ducky and the bubbles. They have fun. + +After a while, their moms call them. It is time to go home. Lily and Tom say goodbye to Ducky. They thank him for playing with them. They get out of the water and dry themselves. They hug their moms and smile. They had a good day. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play games on the porch. They are very competitive. They always want to win. + +One day, they plan to play hopscotch. They draw the squares with chalk. They find a rock to toss. They take turns to hop and skip. + +"Your turn, Ben," Sara says. She tosses the rock to him. + +Ben throws the rock. It lands on square four. He hops to square one, then two, then three. He bends down to pick up the rock. He hops back to the start. + +"Good job, Ben," Sara says. She claps her hands. + +"Thank you, Sara," Ben says. He smiles. + +He gives the rock to Sara. She throws the rock. It lands on square six. She hops to square one, then two, then three, then four, then five. She bends down to pick up the rock. She hops back to the start. + +"Wow, Sara, you are very good," Ben says. He claps his hands. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sara says. She smiles. + +They keep playing hopscotch. They have fun. They are competitive, but they are also kind. They cheer for each other. They share the rock. They enjoy the game on the porch. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They wanted to build a big tower with all the blocks they had. They took turns to put one block on top of another, and they counted how many blocks they used. + +"Look, we have ten blocks now!" Lily said. "Let's measure how tall our tower is!" + +She took a ruler from the shelf and held it next to the tower. "It is twenty centimeters tall!" she said proudly. + +Tom was not interested in measuring the tower. He wanted to make it taller and taller. He ignored Lily and grabbed another block from the pile. + +"Tom, wait!" Lily said. "You have to be careful! If you put too many blocks, the tower will fall down!" + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He put the block on top of the tower, and it wobbled. He put another block, and it wobbled more. He put one more block, and the tower crashed to the floor. + +"Tom, look what you did!" Lily cried. "You ruined our tower!" + +Tom felt uncomfortable. He knew he was wrong. He did not say anything. He just looked at the broken blocks and the angry Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he finally said. "I should have listened to you. Can we build another tower together?" + +Lily was still upset, but she saw that Tom was sorry. She nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, Tom," she said. "But this time, let's measure the tower every time we put a block, okay?" + +Tom agreed and hugged Lily. They picked up the blocks and started to build another tower. They measured it and counted it and had fun. They did not ignore each other anymore. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures, cards and toys. She was very good at design. Her teacher and her friends always said so. + +One day, Lily wanted to design a mask for the school play. She asked her teacher what kind of mask she could make. Her teacher said, "You can make any mask you want, but it has to be fierce. The play is about a lion and a mouse." + +Lily thought for a while. She decided to make a lion mask. She found some yellow paper, some brown paper, some black paper and some orange paper. She cut out a big circle for the face, two small circles for the ears, a long strip for the mane and some triangles for the teeth. She glued them all together. She drew two big eyes and a nose with a crayon. She was very proud of her lion mask. + +She showed her mask to her teacher and her friends. They all said, "Wow, Lily, your mask is very fierce. You are a great designer." Lily smiled. She put on her mask and roared. + +But there was one pupil who did not like Lily's mask. His name was Tom. He was jealous of Lily. He wanted to be the best designer. He had made a mouse mask, but it was not very good. It was too small and too plain. He did not show his mask to anyone. + +He waited until Lily was not looking. He sneaked up behind her and grabbed her mask. He ran away with it. He wanted to ruin it. He wanted to make Lily cry. + +But Lily saw him. She was not afraid. She was angry. She chased after him. She shouted, "Tom, give me back my mask. That is not nice. That is mean." + +Tom did not listen. He ran faster. He thought he could escape. He did not see the teacher standing in his way. He bumped into her. He fell down. He dropped the mask. + +The teacher picked up the mask. She saw what Tom had done. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? Why did you take Lily's mask? That is not fair. That is wrong." + +Tom felt ashamed. He knew he had made a mistake. He said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sorry, Lily. I was jealous of your mask. I wanted to be the best designer. But I know that was not right. Please forgive me." + +Lily looked at Tom. She looked at her mask. It was not damaged. She was relieved. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you don't have to be jealous. You can be a good designer too. You just have to try harder. And you have to be nice. Maybe we can design something together next time." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. And you are very fierce. Like a lion." + +Lily smiled. She said, "And you are very brave. Like a mouse." + +They hugged. They became friends. They learned a lesson. They went back to the play. They had fun. The end. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the colorful blocks. They were very quiet and patient, because they did not want to make their blocks fall down. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his sister his creation. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good!" Lily said, smiling. "Can I include some of my blocks in your tower?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can help me. But be careful, okay?" Ben said, moving some of his blocks to make room for Lily's. + +They worked together, adding more and more blocks to their tower. They were so focused that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Ben, Lily, lunch is ready!" their mom said, louder this time, from the kitchen. + +But Ben and Lily did not answer. They were still busy with their blocks. + +Their mom walked into the living room and saw them sitting on the floor, surrounded by blocks. She smiled and shook her head. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked, breaking the silence. + +"We're making a tower, mom!" Ben and Lily said, proudly. + +"It's a very nice tower, but it's time to eat now. Come on, put your blocks away and wash your hands," their mom said, gently. + +"Okay, mom," Ben and Lily said, nodding. They carefully moved their tower to a safe spot and followed their mom to the kitchen. + +They decided to finish their tower after lunch. They were very happy and hungry. They loved playing with their blocks. +Sara liked to sort things. She had a big box of toys and she put them in different piles. She had a pile of dolls, a pile of cars, a pile of blocks and a pile of animals. She was very happy with her sorting. + +One day, she saw a dove outside her window. It was white and had a shiny ring on its leg. Sara thought it was very pretty and wanted to play with it. She opened the window and called to the dove. The dove flew to her and landed on her hand. Sara was very excited and gave the dove a hug. + +She took the dove to her room and showed it her toys. She wanted the dove to help her sort them. She said, "This is a doll, this is a car, this is a block and this is an animal. Can you sort them with me?" The dove nodded and started to peck at the toys. + +But the dove did not sort them like Sara did. The dove put the dolls with the cars, the blocks with the animals and the animals with the dolls. Sara was confused and said, "No, no, no, that's not how you sort them. You have to put the same things together. Like this." She tried to fix the piles, but the dove pecked at them again and mixed them up. + +Sara was angry and said, "You are a bad dove. You don't know how to sort. You are not an ordinary dove. You are a silly dove. Go away, go away, go away!" She pushed the dove away and closed the window. The dove flew away and looked sad. + +Sara felt sorry for the dove. She realized that the dove was not bad, just different. She opened the window and said, "I'm sorry, dove. I was mean to you. You can sort however you like. You are a special dove. Come back, come back, come back!" She hoped the dove would hear her and come back. She waited and waited and waited. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a small bird on the grass. The bird was not moving and had a broken wing. Anna and Ben felt sad for the bird. + +"Can we help the bird?" Anna asked Ben. + +"Maybe we can carry it to Mommy. She knows how to fix things," Ben said. + +They gently picked up the bird and wrapped it in a soft cloth. They ran to their house and showed the bird to Mommy. + +"Mommy, look! We found a bird. It is hurt. Can you make it better?" Anna said. + +Mommy looked at the bird and smiled. She said, "You are very kind, Anna and Ben. The bird is fragile. It needs a lot of care and love. But I think we can help it. Let's take it to the vet. He can fix its wing and give it some medicine." + +Mommy, Anna and Ben got in the car and drove to the vet. The vet was a nice man who liked animals. He examined the bird and said, "This bird is a spirit. It is a special kind of bird that can talk and sing. It is very rare and beautiful. But it is also very shy and scared. It needs a quiet and safe place to heal. Do you want to take care of it until it gets better?" + +Anna and Ben nodded eagerly. They said, "Yes, please! We will be very gentle and quiet. We will give it water and seeds. We will listen to its songs. We will be its friends." + +The vet smiled and said, "That's wonderful. I'm sure the bird will be happy with you. Here is a cage and some instructions. Come back in a week and we'll see how the bird is doing." + +Anna and Ben thanked the vet and carried the cage to the car. They put it in the back seat and looked at the bird. The bird looked at them and said, "Thank you. You are very nice. I like you." + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome. We like you too. What is your name?" + +The bird said, "My name is Sky. What are your names?" + +Anna and Ben said, "We are Anna and Ben. We are twins. We are happy to meet you, Sky." + +Sky said, "I am happy to meet you, Anna and Ben. You are my new friends." + +They drove home and put the cage in their room. They played with Sky and listened to his songs. They were very careful and gentle with him. They hoped he would get better soon. They loved their new friend, Sky. +Lily was a little mouse who liked to explore. She was independent and did not need her mother or father to tell her what to do. She wanted to see the world and find new things. + +One day, she found a hole in the wall of a big house. She crawled inside and saw many shiny things. She saw a necklace, a ring, a bracelet and a coin. They were all made of gold. Lily thought they were pretty and wanted to take them home. + +She picked up the coin and put it in her mouth. It was heavy and hard. She tried to pick up the necklace, but it was too heavy for her. She tried to pick up the ring, but it was too big for her. She tried to pick up the bracelet, but it was too long for her. She realized that the gold things were not for her. They were for big people who could weigh them and wear them. + +She spat out the coin and left the hole. She decided to look for something else to take home. She saw a feather, a button, a marble and a leaf. They were all light and soft. She picked up the feather and put it in her ear. She picked up the button and put it on her nose. She picked up the marble and put it in her eye. She picked up the leaf and put it on her tail. She thought she looked funny and cute. + +She ran back to her home and showed her mother and father what she had found. They smiled and hugged her. They told her she was clever and brave. They told her they loved her. Lily was happy. She did not need gold to be happy. She had her family and her feather, button, marble and leaf. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. Tim is older and bigger than Sam. He can do many things that Sam cannot do. He can kick the ball far and fly the kite high. Sam wants to do the same, but he is too small. + +One day, they see a large slide in the park. It is new and shiny. Tim runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top and looks down. He smiles and says, "This is fun! Watch me!" He slides down fast and lands on the grass. He laughs and says, "That was easy! Your turn, Sam!" + +Sam is scared of the slide. It is too high and steep for him. He shakes his head and says, "No, thank you. I don't want to slide." Tim says, "Don't be a baby. It is not hard. Come on, I will help you." He grabs Sam's hand and pulls him to the ladder. Sam tries to resist, but Tim is stronger. He pushes Sam up the ladder and makes him sit on the top. He says, "Don't worry. Just hold on to your waist and let go. You will be fine." + +Sam holds on to his waist and looks down. He sees the ground far below. He feels dizzy and scared. He cries and says, "No, no, no! I don't want to slide! Please, Tim, help me!" Tim says, "Stop crying. You are a big boy. You can do it. Just let go and slide. It is fun. Trust me." He pushes Sam's back and makes him slide. + +Sam slides down fast and screams. He does not like it. He does not think it is fun. He thinks it is scary and bad. He closes his eyes and hopes it will end soon. He hits the grass and rolls over. He opens his eyes and sees Tim standing over him. He says, "See? That was not so bad. You did it. You are brave. Do you want to do it again?" + +Sam shakes his head and says, "No, no, no! I don't want to do it again! I don't like it. I hate it. You are mean. You made me slide. You hurt me. Go away!" He runs to his mom and hugs her. He tells her what Tim did. She says, "I'm sorry, Sam. That was not nice of Tim. He should not have forced you to slide. He should have respected your feelings. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. You are a good boy. I love you." + +Tim feels sorry for Sam. He realizes he was wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted you to have fun. I thought you would like it. I was wrong. You don't have to slide if you don't want to. You can do whatever you want to do. You are my brother. I love you." + +Sam looks at Tim and says, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. You are my brother. I love you too. But next time, please don't push me. Let me choose. Maybe I will try the slide when I am bigger and ready. Or maybe I will never try it. And that's okay too. We can still play together. We can play with the ball and the kite. Or we can do something else. As long as we are happy and kind." + +Tim nods and says, "You are right, Sam. We can play together. We can do something else. As long as we are happy and kind." He hugs Sam and says, "I'm sorry. I'm glad you are okay. Let's go play." They run to their mom and say, "We are sorry. We are okay. We love you." She smiles and says, "I love you too. Now go play and have fun. But be careful and respectful. And don't forget to share." They say, "Okay, mom. We will." They take their ball and their kite and go to the park. They play and have fun. They are happy and kind. They are brothers. The end. +Tim and Sam liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big sack near a tree. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They opened the sack and saw a snake. The snake was long and green and had black spots. It looked impressive. Tim and Sam were scared. They ran away from the sack and the snake. + +But the snake was not mean. It was just looking for a warm place to sleep. It crawled out of the sack and went back to the grass. It did not want to hurt Tim and Sam. It just wanted to be left alone. + +Tim and Sam told their mom about the snake. She said they should not touch things that are not theirs. She said they should be careful of animals that they do not know. She said they should be kind to all living things. + +Tim and Sam learned a lesson. They said they were sorry to the snake. They said they would not bother it again. They said they would play in the park, but not near the sack. They said they would have fun, but be safe. +Anna liked to design clothes for her dolls. She had many colors of paper and scissors and glue. She cut and folded and stuck the paper to make dresses and hats and shoes. She was very clever and made her dolls look pretty. + +One day, she wanted to design a new dress for her doll Lily. She found a big piece of pink paper and cut a hole for the head. She put the paper over Lily's body and tried to make sleeves. But the paper was too big and the sleeves were too long. They covered Lily's hands and dragged on the floor. + +Anna did not like that. She wanted Lily to have nice sleeves that showed her hands. She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me design a dress for Lily? The sleeves are too long and I don't know how to fix them." + +Mom smiled and hugged Anna. She took the scissors and cut the sleeves shorter. She folded the edges and glued them to make them neat. She also cut a small slit on each shoulder and tied a ribbon to make a bow. She gave Lily back to Anna and said, "There, now Lily has a beautiful dress with shoulder bows. You are very clever, Anna, but sometimes you need a little help." + +Anna looked at Lily and smiled. She liked the dress very much. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. She put Lily on her shoulder and ran to show her dad. She was happy and proud of her design. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big gray cloud in the sky. It made a loud noise. Tom and Lily were frightened. They ran to their mom. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't be scared. It's just a storm. It will go away soon. Let's go home and stay dry." + +They walked to the car. The rain started to fall. It was wet and cold. Tom and Lily held their mom's hand. They got in the car and buckled up. Mom turned on the heater and the radio. She sang a song to make them feel better. + +They drove home. The rain stopped. The sun came out. The gray cloud was gone. Tom and Lily saw a rainbow in the sky. They smiled and said, "Wow! Look at the colors!" + +Mom said, "Yes, it's beautiful. The storm is over. We are safe and dry. Do you want some hot chocolate?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, please. We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You are my brave and sweet kids." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to marry. Sara wears a white dress and a flower crown. Tom wears a black suit and a tie. They hold hands and walk to the garden. + +"Tom, do you want to marry me?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I do. You are my best friend," Tom says. + +They smile and hug. Then they go to the table. The table has a menu. The menu has pictures of food. Sara and Tom pretend to order food. They point to the pictures and say what they want. + +"I want pizza and juice," Sara says. + +"I want pasta and milk," Tom says. + +They wait for the food. But the food does not come. They look around. They see a cat. The cat has the menu in its mouth. The cat runs away with the menu. + +"Hey, that is our menu!" Sara says. + +"Come back, cat!" Tom says. + +They chase the cat. The cat is fast. It jumps over the fence. Sara and Tom stop. They are sad. They have no menu and no food. + +They go back to the table. They see a basket. The basket has bread and cheese. They also see a bottle. The bottle has water. They are happy. They have food and drink. + +They eat the bread and cheese. They drink the water. The bread is soft. The cheese is yummy. The water is cold. + +"This is a good wedding," Sara says. + +"Yes, it is. But the menu was dry," Tom says. + +They laugh. They are happy. They are married. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks, but they only have one oil can. The oil can makes the cars and trucks go faster and smoother. + +One day, Tom and Lily want to play with the oil can at the same time. Tom says, "It is my turn to use the oil can. I had it first." Lily says, "No, it is my turn. You had it for a long time." They start to quarrel. They pull and tug on the oil can. They shout and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Lily fighting over the oil can. She says, "Stop quarreling, you two. You have to share the oil can. It is not nice to fight over toys. The oil can is expensive. If you break it, you will have no oil for your cars and trucks." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share the oil can. We will take turns. We will not fight anymore." Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "That is good. I am proud of you. Now, go and play nicely with your cars and trucks." Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, Mom." They go and play nicely with their cars and trucks. They use the oil can one by one. They have fun. +Sara likes to draw with her crayons. She draws flowers, stars, and animals. She is very clever and makes many colors. She wants to show her mom what she can do. + +She goes to the kitchen, where her mom is making a cake. She says, "Mom, look at my drawings. They are very pretty. Can you print them for me?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Sara. Your drawings are very pretty. You are very clever. Let me see them." She takes the papers from Sara and looks at them. + +She says, "Wow, Sara. You drew a sun, a bird, and a rainbow. They are very bright and happy. I like them very much. I will print them for you. Do you want to help me?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, mom. I want to help you. How do you print them?" + +Her mom says, "We need to use the printer. It is a machine that makes copies of your drawings. We put the papers in the printer, and then we press a button. Then the printer makes new papers with your drawings on them. Do you want to try?" + +Sara says, "Yes, mom. I want to try. Can I press the button?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, Sara. You can press the button. But be careful. The printer is loud and fast. You have to wait until it is done." + +Sara and her mom go to the printer. They put the papers in the printer. Sara presses the button. The printer makes a noise and starts to print. Sara watches as the new papers come out of the printer. She sees her drawings on the new papers. She is very happy. + +She says, "Mom, look. The printer made my drawings. They are the same. They are very pretty. Can I keep them?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, Sara. You can keep them. You can also give some to your friends or your grandma. They will like them too. You are very clever and creative. I am proud of you." + +Sara hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are the best mom ever." + +Her mom hugs her back and says, "I love you too, Sara. You are the best daughter ever." +Ben and Mia were bored. They wanted to watch television, but Mom said no. She said they had to complete their homework first. Ben and Mia did not like homework. They thought it was hard and dull. + +They had an idea. They decided to hide their homework under the sofa. Then they would pretend they had completed it. They would show Mom an old paper and say it was their homework. Then they would ask to watch television. + +They ran to the living room and hid their homework under the sofa. They found an old paper and wrote their names on it. They went to the kitchen and showed Mom the paper. They said they had completed their homework. + +Mom looked at the paper. She was not fooled. She saw that the paper was old and dirty. She saw that the writing was not theirs. She was angry. She said they had lied to her. She said they had to go back and do their homework. She said they could not watch television for a week. + +Ben and Mia were sad. They had to go back to the living room and do their homework. They had to watch the television from the window. They saw their friends playing and laughing outside. They wished they had not hidden their homework. They wished they had told the truth. They learned a lesson. Lying was bad. +Sara and Ben are playing with their dad's tools. They like to pretend they are fixing things. Sara finds a screw and a screwdriver. She wants to rub the screw on the wall and make a hole. + +"Look, Ben, I have a screw and a screwdriver. I can rub the screw on the wall and make a hole. Do you want to try?" Sara says. + +Ben looks at the screw and the screwdriver. He feels nervous. He knows dad does not like them to touch his tools. He thinks dad will be mad if they make a hole in the wall. + +"No, Sara, I don't want to try. Dad will be mad if we rub the screw on the wall and make a hole. He will say we are bad. We should put the tools back and play with something else." Ben says. + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She thinks it will be fun to rub the screw on the wall and make a hole. She starts to rub the screw on the wall. She hears a scratching sound. She smiles. + +"See, Ben, I am making a hole. It is easy. You should try too. It is fun." Sara says. + +Ben shakes his head. He hears dad coming. He hears dad's footsteps. He hears dad's voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing in here? Are you playing with my tools?" Dad says. + +Sara and Ben freeze. They look at dad. They look at the screw and the screwdriver. They look at the wall. They see a small hole. They feel scared. + +"Sorry, dad, we were just playing. We did not mean to rub the screw on the wall and make a hole. Please don't be mad." Sara and Ben say. + +Dad looks at the screw and the screwdriver. He looks at the wall. He sees the small hole. He sighs. He is not happy. He is not mad. He is sad. + +"Kids, I know you were just playing, but you should not touch my tools. They are not toys. They can be dangerous. They can hurt you or the wall. You should ask me before you use them. You should be careful. You should be sorry." Dad says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They are sorry. They hug dad. They say they love him. They say they will not touch his tools again. They say they will help him fix the hole. Dad smiles. He hugs them back. He says he loves them too. He says he will teach them how to use his tools safely. He says they will fix the hole together. Sara and Ben are happy. They learn a lesson. They have fun. +Lisa and Tom are new friends. They live in the same street. Lisa likes to play with dolls and Tom likes to play with cars. One day, Lisa invites Tom to her house. She wants to show him her dolls and her furniture. + +Lisa has a big dollhouse with many rooms. She has a bed, a table, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp. She also has a kitchen, a bathroom, and a garden. She is very proud of her dollhouse. She introduces Tom to her dolls. She says, "This is Anna, this is Ben, this is Cindy, and this is Dan. They are my friends. They like to play with me." + +Tom thinks the dollhouse is nice, but he is more interested in the furniture. He likes to touch and move the furniture. He says, "This is a bed, this is a table, this is a chair, this is a sofa, and this is a lamp. They are furniture. They are in the house. They are fun to play with." + +Lisa and Tom play with the dollhouse and the furniture for a while. They have fun. They make stories and noises with the dolls and the furniture. They laugh and smile. + +But Lisa's grandma is in the next room. She is deaf. She cannot hear the noises. She does not know that Lisa and Tom are playing. She is reading a book. She is quiet and calm. + +Lisa and Tom do not know that Lisa's grandma is deaf. They think she is busy. They do not want to bother her. They are polite and respectful. + +They play until it is time for Tom to go home. They say goodbye to each other. They say thank you to Lisa's grandma. They wave and smile. + +Lisa's grandma waves and smiles back. She is happy to see Lisa and Tom. She is glad that they are friends. She thinks they are sweet and kind. She loves them. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. They also had a small pond with some fish and frogs. One day, they saw a new plant growing near the pond. It had green leaves and purple flowers. It smelled nice. + +"Look, Ben, a new plant!" Lily said. "Can we pick some?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it belongs to someone," Ben said. + +But Lily was curious. She reached out her hand and touched a leaf. It felt soft and fuzzy. She pulled it off the stem and held it to her nose. It smelled like mint. + +"Mmm, it smells good, Ben. Try it," Lily said. She gave him a leaf. + +Ben sniffed it and smiled. He liked the smell too. He put the leaf in his mouth and bit it. It tasted sweet and fresh. + +"Wow, it tastes good too, Lily. It's like candy," Ben said. + +They both ate some more leaves and felt happy. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch. This plant is poisonous." + +Soon, they started to feel sick. Their mouths and throats burned. Their stomachs hurt. They felt dizzy and weak. + +"Ben, I don't feel good. I want Mommy," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. I want Daddy," Ben said. + +They tried to walk back to the house, but they fell down. They lay on the grass and cried. They did not see the frog that jumped out of the pond. It was a playful frog. It liked to snap at bugs and flowers. It saw the purple flowers on the plant and hopped over to them. It snapped at one and ate it. It did not like the taste. It spit it out and croaked. It saw Lily and Ben on the ground and hopped over to them. It snapped at their hair and clothes. It did not hurt them, but it tickled them. They laughed and forgot their pain for a moment. They did not see their parents who ran out of the house. They heard their voices and looked up. + +"Lily! Ben! What happened? Are you okay?" Mommy said. + +"Daddy! Mommy! We ate the mint plant. It made us sick. But the frog made us laugh," Lily said. + +"What mint plant? What frog?" Daddy said. + +They pointed to the plant and the frog. Their parents saw the sign and gasped. They picked up Lily and Ben and carried them to the car. They drove to the hospital. The frog watched them go and hopped back to the pond. It snapped at another flower and spit it out. It croaked and swam away. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +"Look, Sara, I have a telephone!" Ben says, holding up a toy phone. "I can call anyone I want!" + +"Who will you call, Ben?" Sara asks, curious. + +"I will call the zoo and ask for a lion!" Ben says, laughing. He presses some buttons and puts the phone to his ear. "Hello, zoo? Can I have a lion, please?" + +Sara gasps. "Ben, that is foolish! You can't have a lion! Lions are big and scary and they will bite you!" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Sara, lions are nice and friendly and they will play with me!" + +Sara rolls her eyes. "Ben, you are silly. Lions are not nice and friendly. They are wild and dangerous. You don't know anything about lions!" + +Ben frowns. "Yes, I do, Sara. I know everything about lions. I saw them on TV. They are cute and fluffy and they roar like this: Rrrrr!" + +Sara sighs. "Ben, you are wrong. TV is not real. TV is make-believe. Lions are not cute and fluffy. They are big and hairy and they roar like this: Grrrr!" + +Ben and Sara start to argue. They make loud noises and wave their arms. They forget about their toys and their fun. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice on the phone. "Hello? Hello? Is anyone there? This is the zoo. Who is this?" + +Ben and Sara freeze. They look at each other with wide eyes. They realize that the phone is not a toy. It is a real phone. They have called the real zoo. They have been foolish. + +They drop the phone and run away. They hide behind the couch. They hope that the zoo will not be angry. They hope that the lion will not come. They wish they could change what they did. They are sorry. +Lila was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books, play puzzles and learn new things. She also liked to stay up late and watch the stars. But her mom and dad always told her to sleep early, because sleep was good for her brain and body. + +One night, Lila had a big urge to see the moon. She sneaked out of her bed and went to the window. She saw the moon shining bright and round. She smiled and whispered, "Hello, moon. You are so beautiful. Can you tell me a story?" + +The moon heard Lila and answered, "Hello, Lila. You are very intelligent. But you should sleep now. I have many stories to tell you, but not tonight. Tonight, you need to rest and dream. Tomorrow, you can ask me anything you want." + +Lila felt a little sad, but also curious. She said, "Thank you, moon. I want to hear your stories. But I will sleep now, like you said. Good night, moon. I love you." + +The moon said, "Good night, Lila. I love you too. Sleep well and sweet dreams." + +Lila closed the window and went back to her bed. She snuggled under her blanket and closed her eyes. She felt warm and happy. She fell asleep and dreamed of the moon and the stars. +Lily liked to play with her computer. She had many games and pictures on it. She could make sounds and colors with it. She was very organized. She always put her computer on her desk when she was done. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her computer to her friend Max. Max came to her house after school. Lily took him to her room. She said, "Look, this is my computer. It is very fun. Do you want to play with me?" + +Max nodded. He liked computers too. He went to Lily's desk. He saw her computer on the edge of the desk. He reached for it. But he was not careful. He bumped the desk with his elbow. The computer started to slide. It was going to fall. + +Lily saw what was happening. She was scared. She did not want her computer to break. She ran to the desk. She tried to catch the computer. She used her hands and her feet. She tried to balance the computer on the desk. She said, "Oh no, oh no, please don't fall!" + +Max saw Lily trying to save her computer. He felt sorry. He had made a mistake. He wanted to help her. He ran to the desk too. He used his hands and his feet. He tried to balance the computer on the desk. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" + +Lily and Max worked together. They pushed and pulled. They lifted and lowered. They balanced the computer on the desk. They did it. The computer did not fall. It was safe. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They were relieved. They smiled. They hugged. They said, "We did it, we did it, we saved the computer!" + +They were happy. They were friends. They played with the computer. They had fun. They were very organized. They always put the computer on the desk when they were done. +Lily and Max were playing in the mud. They made mud pies and mud castles and mud balls. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very filthy. Their clothes, their hair, their faces, their hands, everything was brown and sticky. + +"Look at us, we are mud monsters!" Max said, roaring like a lion. + +"Roar!" Lily said, roaring back. + +Their mom came out and saw them. She was not happy. She said, "You two, come here right now. You need to bathe. You are too filthy to go inside the house." + +Lily and Max did not want to bathe. They liked being mud monsters. They said, "No, mom, we don't want to bathe. We want to play more." + +Mom said, "No, you have to bathe. It is dinner time soon. And I made your favorite food: spaghetti. But you can't eat spaghetti if you are filthy. You will make a big mess. And you will get sick. So come on, let's go to the bathroom and wash up." + +Lily and Max loved spaghetti. They did not want to miss it. They also did not want to get sick. They decided to listen to mom. They followed her to the bathroom. Mom helped them take off their clothes and put them in the laundry. She filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gave them soap and shampoo and a sponge. She said, "Now, scrub yourselves well. Make sure you get all the mud off. And don't forget to wash behind your ears." + +Lily and Max bathed. They splashed and rubbed and rinsed. They made bubbles with their mouths and blew them in the air. They sang songs and told jokes. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very clean. Their clothes, their hair, their faces, their hands, everything was bright and shiny. + +Mom said, "Good job, you two. You are no longer mud monsters. You are clean and beautiful. Now, let's dry you off and put on some fresh clothes. Then we can go to the kitchen and eat some spaghetti." + +Lily and Max said, "Yay, spaghetti!" They hugged mom and thanked her. They put on their clothes and ran to the kitchen. They smelled the spaghetti and saw the sauce and the cheese. They sat down and waited for mom to serve them. They said, "Mom, you are the best. We love you and we love spaghetti." + +Mom said, "I love you too, my sweeties. And I love that you bathed. Now, enjoy your spaghetti. But don't make a big mess." +Sara and Ben liked to play at the park. They liked to slide, climb and swing. But there was a problem. The park had only one swing, and many kids wanted to use it. Sara and Ben often had to wait for their turn, and sometimes they got grumpy. + +One day, they saw a new kid at the park. His name was Leo, and he had a big smile. He also had a network of ropes and hooks in his backpack. He said he could make more swings for everyone. Sara and Ben were curious and followed him. + +Leo found a big tree with strong branches. He used his ropes and hooks to make three new swings. He invited Sara, Ben and the other kids to try them. They were so much fun! Sara and Ben thanked Leo for his network of swings. They learned that sharing and being kind was better than being grumpy and selfish. They made a new friend and had a great time at the park. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They wanted to give him a face, but they had no coal or carrot. + +"Look, Max!" Lily said. "There is a sign on that tree. It has a picture of an ornament. Maybe we can find one in the house." + +They ran to the house and asked their mom. She smiled and gave them a shiny red ornament. It was round and had a hook. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said. They ran back to the snowman and put the ornament on his nose. + +"Wow, he looks great!" Max said. "He has a bright nose like Rudolph." + +They hugged the snowman and sang a song. They were very happy. + +But then, a big dog came. He saw the snowman and the ornament. He thought it was a ball. He ran to the snowman and jumped. He bit the ornament and pulled. The snowman fell down. The ornament broke. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily and Max shouted. "That's our snowman!" + +The dog did not listen. He ran away with the ornament in his mouth. + +Lily and Max were very sad. They looked at the snowman. He had no nose and no face. He was a pile of snow. + +They started to cry. They wanted their snowman back. + +Their mom heard them and came out. She saw what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. The dog was naughty. He did not know it was your snowman. But don't worry, we can make another one. And I have more ornaments for you. Come, let's go inside and get warm. We can have some hot chocolate and cookies." + +Lily and Max nodded. They wiped their tears and followed their mom. They still felt sad, but they knew their mom was right. They could make another snowman. And they still had each other. +Sara and Tom love to go to the library. They like to look at books with many pictures and colors. They also like to listen to stories that the librarian tells them. Sometimes they make new friends at the library. + +One day, Sara and Tom went to the library with their mom. They saw a big sign that said "Celebrate Halloween". They were curious and excited. They wanted to see what the library had for Halloween. + +They followed their mom to a room where there were many children and adults. They saw a big table with cookies, candies, and juice. They also saw a corner with costumes and masks. They heard music and laughter. + +"Hello, everyone!" the librarian said. "Welcome to our Halloween party! You can eat some treats, try on some costumes, and listen to some spooky stories. Are you ready to have some fun?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They ran to the table and grabbed some cookies. They ate them quickly and then went to the corner. They saw many costumes and masks. They saw witches, ghosts, vampires, and more. + +Sara picked a witch costume and put it on. She also wore a hat and a broom. She looked at herself in the mirror and giggled. She felt like a real witch. + +Tom picked a ghost costume and put it on. He also wore a sheet and a mask. He looked at himself in the mirror and laughed. He felt like a real ghost. + +They decided to scare each other. They hid behind a curtain and waited. When Sara came out, Tom jumped out and said "Boo!" Sara screamed and ran away. She was frightened. + +When Tom came out, Sara jumped out and said "Boo!" Tom screamed and ran away. He was frightened. + +They chased each other around the room. They had a lot of fun. They also made other children and adults laugh. + +They stopped when they heard the librarian say "It's time for stories!" They joined the other children and sat on the floor. They listened to the librarian tell them stories about Halloween. Some stories were funny, some stories were scary, but all stories were fun. + +Sara and Tom enjoyed the stories. They also enjoyed the party. They thanked the librarian and their mom. They said goodbye to their friends. They went home happy and tired. + +They had a great day at the library. They celebrated Halloween. They were not frightened anymore. They were brave. +Lily and Ben were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to roll the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they rolled the ball very fast and sometimes very slow. They had a lot of fun. + +But then a big boy came and took their ball. He said it was his ball and he did not want to share. He ran away with the ball and left Lily and Ben with nothing. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. + +They ran after the big boy and saw him near a tree. He was trying to roll the ball over a branch, but the ball got stuck in a knot. The big boy could not reach the ball. He was very miserable and cried. + +Lily and Ben saw the big boy and felt sorry for him. They decided to help him. They climbed the tree and got the ball out of the knot. They gave the ball back to the big boy and said, "Here is your ball. But it is not nice to take things from others. You should share and be kind." + +The big boy was surprised and ashamed. He said, "Thank you for helping me. I am sorry for taking your ball. You are right, I should share and be kind. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with us. We can roll the ball together and have fun." + +The big boy was happy and so were Lily and Ben. They learned that sharing and kindness are better than selfishness and meanness. They became friends and played with the ball until it was time to go home. +Anna and Ben wanted to decorate their room with stickers. They had many stickers of animals, flowers, cars and stars. They also had labels to write their names and what they liked. + +"Let's put the stickers on the wall and the labels on the door," Anna said. + +"OK, but I don't know how to write my name," Ben said. + +Anna smiled. "I can help you. I learned how to write in school. It's not difficult. You just have to copy the letters." + +Anna wrote her name on a label and stuck it on the door. Then she wrote Ben's name on another label and gave it to him. + +"Here, you can stick this on the door too," she said. + +Ben took the label and looked at it. He saw four letters: B, E, N and A. + +"Wait, this is not my name. This is your name with a B," he said. + +Anna looked at the label and realized she made a mistake. She wrote her name instead of Ben's name. + +"Oops, I'm sorry. I mixed up the letters. Let me fix it," she said. + +She took the label and tried to peel it off the door. But it was too sticky. It did not come off easily. She pulled harder and harder, but the label only tore and left some paper on the door. + +"Oh no, now the door is messy. And we don't have any more labels," she said. + +Ben looked at the door and felt sad. He wanted to have his name on the door too. He did not like the torn label with Anna's name. + +"Don't worry, Anna. I have an idea. We can use the stickers to make our names," he said. + +He took some stickers of stars and made a B with them. Then he took some stickers of cars and made an E with them. Then he took some stickers of animals and made an N with them. + +"Look, this is my name. B-E-N. Ben," he said. + +Anna smiled. She liked Ben's idea. She took some stickers of flowers and made an A with them. Then she took some stickers of stars and made an N with them. Then she took some stickers of cars and made an A with them. + +"Look, this is my name. A-N-A. Anna," she said. + +They stuck their names on the door, next to the torn label. They looked at their work and felt happy. They decorated their room with stickers and labels. They learned how to write their names. And they had fun. +On Tuesday, Sam and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. The sun was mild and the sky was blue. They had a lot of fun. + +"Look, Mom, I can go very high!" Sam said, as he pushed the swing with his legs. + +"Be careful, Sam, don't go too fast!" Mom said, as she watched him with a smile. + +Lily wanted to try the slide. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She noticed a big bee on the slide. She was scared of bees. She screamed and tried to get away. + +"Help, Mom, help!" Lily cried, as she slid down the slide. + +Mom heard Lily and ran to her. She saw the bee on the slide. She tried to shoo it away, but it was too late. The bee stung Lily on her arm. Lily felt a sharp pain and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts, Mom, it hurts!" Lily sobbed, as she hugged Mom. + +Mom felt sorry for Lily. She took her to the bench and looked at her arm. It was red and swollen. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily, you have a bee sting. We need to go home and put some ice on it. It will make it feel better." + +Sam stopped swinging and came to them. He saw Lily's arm and felt sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't see the bee. Are you okay?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I'm not okay. I don't like bees. I don't like the park. I want to go home." + +Mom said, "Okay, let's go home. Maybe we can come back another day, when there are no bees." + +They left the park and walked to the car. Lily still cried and Sam still felt sad. They didn't have fun anymore. It was a bad Tuesday. +Tim and Mia are playing with a big balloon in the park. They like to throw it to each other and catch it. Sometimes, the balloon goes very high in the air and they have to run to get it. + +One time, Tim throws the balloon too hard and it flies away from them. It goes over the fence and into the road. Tim and Mia run after it, but they cannot reach it. + +"Stop, Tim, stop!" Mia shouts. "The road is bad. Cars are there. They can hurt you." + +But Tim does not listen. He wants the balloon. He climbs over the fence and runs into the road. He sees the balloon on the other side. He does not see the car that is coming fast. + +"Tim, no!" Mia screams. She is scared. She tries to grab his arm, but she is too late. Tim releases the fence and runs to the balloon. + +The car honks loudly. The driver sees Tim and tries to stop. But he cannot stop in time. He hits Tim with his car. + +Tim falls down. He drops the balloon. He feels a lot of pain. He cries. + +Mia cries too. She runs to Tim and hugs him. She is sorry. She is angry. + +"Tim, you are stupid!" she says. "Why did you do that? Why did you not listen to me? You could have died!" + +Tim is sorry too. He is scared. He is hurt. He says, "I am sorry, Mia. I am stupid. I just wanted the balloon. I love the balloon." + +Mia says, "I love you more than the balloon, Tim. You are my brother. You are more important. Please, be okay." + +They wait for help. They hold each other. They hope Tim will be okay. They do not care about the balloon anymore. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many things to play with. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. But their favorite thing is the drum. The drum is big and red. It makes a loud sound when they hit it. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with the drum in the living room. They take turns hitting the drum with their hands. They make a song with the drum. They clap their hands and sing along. They are having fun. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is raining outside. The rain is falling hard on the roof and the window. Sara and Ben stop playing with the drum. They run to the window and look outside. They see the rain and the puddles. They see the birds and the worms. They see the people and the cars. + +Sara and Ben want to go outside and play in the rain. They like the rain. It makes everything wet and shiny. They ask their mom if they can go outside. Their mom says yes, but they have to wear their boots and coats. She helps them put on their boots and coats. She gives them an umbrella to share. + +Sara and Ben go outside with the umbrella. They splash in the puddles. They catch the raindrops. They see the rainbow. They are happy. They clap their hands and sing their song. They play with the drum in the rain. +Lily and Ben are playing with paper and scissors. They want to make a picture for Mom. Lily has a green paper and Ben has a blue paper. + +"Let's cut some shapes and glue them together," Lily says. "We can make a flower or a star or a heart." + +"OK," Ben says. "I want to cut a star. How do you cut a star?" + +Lily shows Ben how to fold the paper and cut along the edges. She makes a star and glues it on a white paper. Ben tries to do the same, but he cuts too much and his star is too small. + +"Oh no," Ben says. "My star is bad. It is not a star. It is a dot." + +Lily looks at Ben's star and smiles. "It is not a dot. It is a spark. A spark is a very small star. It is still good." + +Ben looks at Lily's star and smiles back. "Thank you, Lily. Your star is very big and bright. It is good too." + +They finish their picture and write "We love you, Mom" on it. They are proud of their task. They run to Mom and give her the picture. + +"Wow," Mom says. "This is a beautiful picture. I love your stars, Lily and Ben. You are very clever and kind." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and say, "We love you too, Mom." They are happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a big hammer in the shed. Tom wants to use the hammer to build a house with sticks and stones. Sam wants to use the hammer to smash some cans and bottles. + +"Give me the hammer, Tom!" Sam says. "I saw it first!" + +"No, I want the hammer, Sam!" Tom says. "I need it for my house!" + +They start to pull the hammer from each other. They are very angry and loud. Mom hears them and comes to the yard. + +"What are you doing, boys?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over the hammer?" + +"Mom, Tom won't let me have the hammer!" Sam says. + +"Mom, Sam wants to take the hammer from me!" Tom says. + +Mom looks at the hammer. It is very big and heavy. It is not a toy. It is a tool for grown-ups. It can hurt someone if they are not careful. + +"Boys, this hammer is not for playing!" Mom says. "It is dangerous! You could hit yourself or each other with it. You could break something or make a mess. You have to return the hammer to the shed right now!" + +"But Mom, we want to play with the hammer!" Tom and Sam say. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the hammer from them and puts it back in the shed. She locks the door. + +"Boys, you have many other toys to play with!" Mom says. "You have balls, cars, blocks, and books. You can use your imagination and have fun with them. They are harmless and safe. Why don't you share them and play nicely together?" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry for fighting over the hammer. They realize that Mom is right. They have many other toys to play with. They decide to share them and play nicely together. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sam says. + +"Sorry, Sam," Tom says. + +They hug each other and smile. They pick up their toys and start to play. Mom is happy to see them get along. She gives them a kiss and a hug. She tells them she loves them. They tell her they love her too. They have a good time in the yard. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. But Mom said no. She said pizza was not good for them. She said they had to eat soup and salad. + +Tom and Sue did not like soup and salad. They made a plan. They waited until Mom went to the bathroom. Then they ran to the kitchen. They saw a pizza box on the table. It was from last night. They opened the box. There was one slice left. + +"Let's eat it!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine!" Sue said. + +They both grabbed the slice. They pulled and pulled. The slice broke in half. The cheese and sauce flew everywhere. It landed on their clothes, on the floor, on the wall. + +Mom heard the noise. She came back to the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw Tom and Sue with pizza in their hands. She was very angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"Uh, we were just..." Tom said. + +"We were hungry!" Sue said. + +Mom shook her head. She said they were foolish. She said they had to clean up the mess. She said they had to say sorry. She said they had to eat their soup and salad. She said they had to go to bed early. + +Tom and Sue felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to Mom. They thanked her for the soup and salad. They cleaned up the mess. They ate their lunch. They went to bed early. + +They learned their lesson. They never tried to eat pizza without Mom's permission again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big rock that looked like a tiger. They ran to the rock and climbed on it. + +"Rawr! I am a tiger!" Ben said. He pretended to bite Lily's arm. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Lily said. She pretended to cry. + +Ben felt sorry. He hugged Lily and said, "I am sorry. You are my friend. I do not want to hurt you." + +Lily smiled and said, "It is okay. You are my friend too. I like to play with you." + +They looked at the rock. It had stripes and ears and a tail. It was beautiful. + +"Can we take the rock home?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, we cannot. The rock is too big and heavy. And it belongs to the park. We can come back and play with it another day." + +Lily nodded and said, "You are right. The rock is happy here. We can say goodbye to it and thank it for letting us play." + +They kissed the rock and said, "Goodbye, tiger rock. Thank you for being beautiful and fun. We will see you soon." + +They waved to the rock and ran to their mom. She was waiting for them with a picnic basket. They were hungry and happy. They had a good day at the park. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to climb the hill and pick some flowers. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The hill is very high and steep." Lily says. + +They hold hands and start to climb the hill. They see yellow, red, and blue flowers. They smell the sweet and fresh air. They are very happy. + +But then, Tom slips and falls. He hurts his knee and it starts to bleed. He cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My knee hurts! It hurts a lot!" Tom says. + +Lily runs to him and hugs him. She sees his knee and feels sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Tom. It's OK. I'm here with you." Lily says. + +She takes a clean cloth from her pocket and covers his knee with it. She presses it gently to stop the bleeding. + +"There, there. It will be fine soon. The cloth will help your knee heal." Lily says. + +Tom stops crying and looks at Lily. He sees her kind and caring face. He feels better. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You helped me a lot." Tom says. + +He holds her hand and smiles. + +"You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. You make me happy." Lily says. + +They hug each other and sit on the hill. They look at the flowers and the sky. They are fine. +Sara liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors of pastels in her box. She liked to make pictures of flowers, animals and rainbows. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her pastels on the table. He wanted to play with them. He did not ask Sara. He took some pastels and moved them to his room. He drew on his wall. + +Sara saw that some of her pastels were gone. She was upset. She looked for them. She found them in Tom's room. She saw his wall. She was very upset. She said to Tom, "You took my pastels! You made a mess on your wall! Give them back to me!" + +Tom did not want to give them back. He said, "No, they are mine now. I like them. Go away!" + +Sara and Tom started to fight. They yelled and pulled the pastels. They made more mess. + +Mom heard them. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the pastels, the wall and the children. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting! Tom, you should not take Sara's pastels without asking. Sara, you should not yell at Tom. You both need to say sorry and share the pastels. And you both need to help me clean the wall." + +Sara and Tom felt bad. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They gave each other a hug. They shared the pastels and drew together. They helped Mom clean the wall. They were happy again. +Lily liked to play with her fly. She gave it a name: Buzz. She found Buzz in the garden and put him in a jar. She made holes in the lid so he could breathe. She gave him water and sugar. She watched him fly around in the jar. + +One day, Lily wanted to show Buzz to her friend Max. She took the jar and went to his house. But on the way, she tripped and dropped the jar. It broke on the ground. Buzz flew out of the jar and into the air. Lily was sad and scared. She did not want to lose Buzz. + +She ran after Buzz and tried to catch him. But he was too fast and too high. She could not reach him. She felt frustrated. She wanted her fly back. She cried and called his name. + +Max heard her cry and came out of his house. He saw Lily and the broken jar. He saw Buzz flying away. He understood what happened. He wanted to help Lily. He had an idea. + +He ran inside his house and came back with a net. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here, use this. Maybe you can save Buzz with this." He pointed to the net and to the fly. + +Lily took the net and thanked Max. She felt hopeful. She waved the net in the air and tried to catch Buzz. She followed him around the garden. She was careful not to hurt him. She was patient and smart. + +After a while, she got lucky. She saw Buzz land on a flower. She moved slowly and quietly. She put the net over the flower and Buzz. She lifted the net and looked inside. She saw Buzz. She smiled and cheered. She saved her fly. + +She hugged Max and said, "Thank you, Max. You are a good friend. You helped me save Buzz." She put Buzz in a new jar with holes and water and sugar. She was happy and proud. She showed Max her fly and said, "This is Buzz. He is my fly. He is special." Max smiled and said, "He is. And so are you." They played with Buzz and had fun. They were good friends. +Lily and her mom went to the museum. Lily liked the museum. She saw many things. She saw big bones of old animals. She saw shiny rocks and pretty paintings. She saw a big pool with fish and turtles. + +"Can I swim with them, mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you can't swim with them. They live in the museum. They are not for swimming. They are for looking and learning," mom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to swim with the fish and turtles. She loved swimming. She was good at swimming. She had a swimsuit and goggles in her backpack. + +Lily saw a sign. The sign said "Do not touch the pool". Lily did not read the sign. She did not know what it meant. She saw a bench near the pool. She had an idea. + +She waited for mom to look at something else. She ran to the bench. She took out her swimsuit and goggles. She put them on. She jumped into the pool. + +Splash! + +Lily felt cold and wet. She saw the fish and turtles. They were scared of her. They swam away. Lily was happy. She swam after them. + +"Help! Help!" mom shouted. She saw Lily in the pool. She was angry and worried. She ran to the pool. She called a guard. + +The guard was an elderly man. He had gray hair and glasses. He heard mom's shout. He saw Lily in the pool. He was surprised and annoyed. He took a net. He went to the pool. + +He tried to catch Lily with the net. Lily did not want to be caught. She swam away from the net. She thought it was a game. She laughed. + +The guard did not think it was a game. He was tired and grumpy. He chased Lily with the net. He said "Stop! Stop! Get out of the pool!" + +Lily did not stop. She did not get out of the pool. She swam faster and faster. She had fun. + +The guard did not have fun. He swam slower and slower. He had trouble breathing. He felt dizzy. + +He dropped the net. He sank to the bottom of the pool. + +Lily saw the guard. She saw he was not moving. She saw he was not smiling. She was scared. She realized he was not playing. She realized he needed help. + +She swam to the guard. She grabbed his arm. She pulled him to the surface. She shouted "Help! Help! The man is sick!" + +Mom heard Lily's shout. She saw the guard in the pool. She saw he was not breathing. She was shocked and scared. She called for help. + +Other people heard mom's call. They came to the pool. They saw the guard in the pool. They saw Lily holding him. They were amazed and worried. They helped the guard out of the pool. They called an ambulance. + +The ambulance came. The paramedics checked the guard. They said he had a heart attack. They said Lily saved his life. They said she was brave and smart. They took the guard to the hospital. + +Mom hugged Lily. She said she was sorry and proud. She said she loved her. She said they had to leave the museum. She said they had to go home. + +Lily nodded. She said she was sorry and happy. She said she loved her. She said she liked the museum. She said she liked swimming. She said she hoped the guard would be okay. + +They left the museum. They went home. They never forgot that day. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to swim in the pool. One day, they have a race. Who can swim faster? + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He swims fast. Sam swims fast too. They splash the water. They have fun. + +But Tim wants to win. He swims faster and faster. He does not look at Sam. He does not look at the pool. He only looks at the end. + +Sam looks at Tim. He sees Tim is far. He feels sad. He wants to win too. But he also wants to be safe. He looks at the pool. He sees the edge. He slows down. + +Tim reaches the end. He is happy. He thinks he has success. He turns around. He wants to see Sam. He wants to say "I win!" + +But he does not see Sam. He sees the water. He sees bubbles. He hears a splash. He is scared. He swims back. + +He sees Sam. Sam is under the water. He is not moving. He is not breathing. He is hurt. Tim is sorry. He grabs Sam. He pulls him up. He calls for help. + +"Help! Help! Sam is hurt!" Tim shouts. He is loud. He is not quiet. + +A lady comes. She is a lifeguard. She sees Tim and Sam. She runs to them. She helps Sam. She gives him air. She makes him breathe. She makes him wake up. + +"Are you okay?" she asks Sam. Sam nods. He coughs. He is weak. He is not happy. + +"What happened?" she asks Tim. Tim tells her. He tells her the truth. He is sad. He is not proud. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was bad. I only wanted to win. I did not care about you. I did not care about the pool. I was not safe. I was not smart. I was not a good friend." Tim says. He cries. He is sorry. + +"It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. You were not bad. You were just silly. You wanted to have success. But you forgot what is important. Swimming is fun. But swimming is also dangerous. You have to be careful. You have to look at the pool. You have to look at your friend. You have to be safe. You have to be smart. You have to be a good friend." Sam says. He smiles. He is kind. + +Tim and Sam hug. They are friends. They learn a lesson. They are sorry. They are happy. They are quiet. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One night, they wanted to explore the dark woods behind their houses. They asked their moms if they could go, but their moms said no. It was too late and too scary. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They decided to borrow a flashlight from Tom's dad. They sneaked out of their rooms and went to the garage. They found a big flashlight that was very bright. They thought it would be fun to use it in the woods. + +They ran to the woods and turned on the flashlight. They saw many trees and animals and bugs. They laughed and chased each other. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Do not enter!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It saw the flashlight and wanted to take it. It ran towards Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They dropped the flashlight and tried to run away. But the bear was faster and stronger. It caught them and bit them. They screamed and cried. + +Their moms heard their screams and came to the woods. They saw the bear and the flashlight and their children. They were very sad and angry. They called for help, but it was too late. Lily and Tom were gone. + +The moral of the story is: do not borrow things without asking, do not go out at night without permission, and do not ignore signs that warn you of danger. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with books and toys. One day, they find a big book with many prints. Prints are pictures that look like real things. Tom and Mia want to see the prints. + +"Look, Mia, a print of a dog!" Tom says. He points to a print of a brown dog with a bone. + +"I like dogs. They are nice and soft," Mia says. She touches the print of the dog. + +"Me too. Can we take this book home?" Tom asks. + +Mia shakes her head. "No, Tom. This book is not ours. It is for the library. We have to give it back." + +Tom is sad. He likes the book. He wants to keep it. He has an idea. He whispers to Mia. + +"Mia, let's hide the book. We can put it in our bag. Then we can take it home. No one will know." + +Mia is scared. She knows that hiding the book is wrong. She does not want to make the library angry. She whispers back to Tom. + +"Tom, no. That is bad. We have to share the book. If we hide the book, we are not good friends. We have to be good friends." + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They do not know what to do. They hear a voice. + +"Hello, children. Do you like the book?" It is the library lady. She smiles at them. + +Tom and Mia are surprised. They feel guilty. They do not want to lie to the library lady. They do not want to hide the book. They want to be good friends. + +They look at the book. They look at the library lady. They look at each other. They say together. + +"Yes, we like the book. But we have to give it back. We are sorry. We are glad you are here." + +The library lady is happy. She is proud of Tom and Mia. She says. + +"Thank you, children. You are very honest and kind. You can borrow the book for a week. Then you can bring it back and choose another one. There are many more prints to see." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They hug the library lady. They hug each other. They are good friends. They love the book. They love the prints. They love the library. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to jump in the big pile of leaves that dad had raked. The leaves were orange and red and yellow. They made a crunchy sound when they landed on them. + +"Look, Sara, I found a rake!" Ben said, holding up a small metal rake. "I can rake more leaves and make the pile bigger!" + +"Can I try?" Sara asked, reaching for the rake. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said, pulling it away. "I found it, so it belongs to me!" + +"That's not fair!" Sara said, feeling angry. "You have to share! It's not nice to keep things for yourself!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said, sticking out his tongue. "You can't have it!" + +Sara and Ben started to argue. They did not hear dad coming until he was right behind them. + +"Hey, kids, what's going on?" dad asked, looking at them. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Ben won't let me use the rake!" Sara said, pointing at Ben. "He says it belongs to him!" + +"Ben, is that true?" dad asked, looking at Ben. + +Ben nodded, holding the rake tightly. "I found it, dad. It's mine!" + +Dad smiled and shook his head. "Ben, that rake doesn't belong to you. It belongs to Mr. Jones, our neighbor. He lent it to me so I could rake the leaves. We have to give it back to him when we're done." + +Ben's eyes widened. He felt embarrassed. He did not know that the rake was not dad's. He thought he had found a treasure. + +"Oh," he said, lowering the rake. "I'm sorry, dad. I didn't know." + +"That's okay, Ben. But you should always ask before you take something that's not yours. And you should share with your sister. She wants to play with you, not against you." + +Ben nodded. He looked at Sara and saw that she was still mad at him. He wanted to make her happy again. + +"Here, Sara," he said, handing her the rake. "You can use it. I'm sorry I was mean to you." + +Sara smiled and took the rake. She felt happy again. She liked to play with Ben, not against him. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said, hugging him. "You're a good brother." + +Dad smiled and hugged them both. He was proud of them. He liked to see them get along. + +"Come on, kids," he said. "Let's rake some more leaves and have some fun." + +Sara and Ben nodded and followed dad. They raked more leaves and jumped in the pile. They laughed and played and had fun. They forgot about the rake and remembered that they belonged to each other. +Lily liked to dance. She liked to move her feet and arms to the music. She liked to feel the rhythm in her body. She liked to make her friends happy with her dance. + +One day, she went to a party with her mom and dad. There were many people and many songs. Lily saw a boy who was dancing very well. He was fast and smooth and funny. He was attractive to Lily. She wanted to dance with him. + +She walked to him and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to dance with me?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Hi, I am Ben. Yes, I want to dance with you. You are a good dancer." + +They held hands and went to the dance floor. Ben said, "I will lead, you will follow. Just listen to the music and have fun." + +Lily nodded and followed Ben. He showed her how to twist and turn and jump and spin. Lily copied him and added her own moves. They danced to the rhythm and laughed and enjoyed. They were the best dancers at the party. Everyone clapped and cheered for them. Lily and Ben were happy. They made a new friend. They liked to dance. +Tim loves to play guitar. He has a small guitar that his dad gave him. He likes to strum the strings and make sounds. He wants to be a successful guitar player like his dad. + +One day, Tim sees his dad practicing guitar in the living room. His dad plays fast and smooth. He makes beautiful music. Tim wants to play like that too. He runs to his dad and says, "Dad, dad, can you teach me how to play guitar?" + +His dad smiles and says, "Sure, Tim, I can teach you. But you have to practice a lot. Playing guitar is not easy. You have to learn the notes, the chords, the rhythms. You have to improve your skills every day." + +Tim nods and says, "I will practice a lot, dad. I want to improve. I want to be a successful guitar player like you." + +His dad hugs him and says, "I'm proud of you, Tim. You have a good attitude. Come, let's start with some simple songs. I'll show you how to hold the guitar, how to pluck the strings, how to change the chords. Are you ready?" + +Tim says, "Yes, dad, I'm ready. Let's play guitar!" +Lily and Max went to the mall with Mom. They liked the mall. It had many shops and toys and people. Mom said they could play in the big ball pit. Lily and Max were happy. + +They ran to the ball pit and jumped in. They threw balls at each other and laughed. They made friends with other kids. They had fun. But then, something strange happened. The balls started to shrink. They became smaller and smaller. Lily and Max were confused. + +They looked around and saw that everything was shrinking. The ball pit, the shops, the toys, the people. They were shrinking too. They became tiny. They could not see Mom. They were scared. + +They heard a loud noise. It was a vacuum cleaner. It was sucking up the balls and the kids. Lily and Max held hands and tried to run away. But they were too slow. The vacuum cleaner was fast. It came closer and closer. + +Lily and Max screamed. They closed their eyes. They hoped Mom would find them. They hoped they would grow back. They hoped it was a dream. +Anna likes to touch books. She likes to see the pictures and hear the sounds of the words. She has many books in her room, but her favorite one is a poem book. A poem book has words that rhyme and make her feel happy. + +One day, Anna finds a new poem book in her room. It is a gift from her grandma. She opens it and sees many colorful pages. She touches the pages and feels something different. They are not smooth like her other books. They are rough and bumpy. She looks closer and sees that the words are not printed. They are made of tiny pieces of paper, fabric, and glitter. They are glued on the pages in different shapes and sizes. + +Anna thinks this is a unique poem book. She has never seen anything like it before. She reads the words and they sound funny and sweet. She likes how they sparkle and shine. She smiles and hugs the book. She says thank you to her grandma in her heart. She thinks this is the best gift ever. She loves her unique poem book. +Sam saw one day that he was all alone. He felt helpless. He looked around but there was no one to help him. He felt scared and began to cry. + +Just then he saw a bird fly by. He watched as the bird flew around in the sky. Sam felt better seeing the bird. + +He saw the sun shining down from high up above. Suddenly Sam realized that he was not so helpless after all. With the sun in the sky and the bird above, he knew he could get through the day. + +Sam felt much better now that he had seen something so nice. He knew he would be ok now and he wasn't alone after all. +Max was so excited. He ran over to the window and he looked out. He saw something amazing. He saw the biggest scale he had ever seen! It was so big, it was taller than him. Max wanted to get closer. He rushed out of the house, ran to the scale and looked up. + +Max asked his mom what it was, and she said it was a balance. She said it was used to weigh things to see how much they weighed. + +Max wanted to try so his mom said they could gather some items and put them on the scale. So they gathered some fruits and vegetables, like apples and carrots and stones. Max was so excited that they could weigh the things they had gathered. + +They did the weighing and the scale showed how much everything weighed. Max was so amazed at the scale and he said it was even better than his toy scale. Max and his mom learned so much from the big scale, it was truly amazing. +Jill was a very independent girl. She was only three but she liked to do things on her own. So when her mom gave her a flashlight to take outside to play, she was very excited. + +Jill went outside and explored with her flashlight. She was admiring the backyard when she saw something sparkle in the corner. She walked over and saw it was a bee. She smiled and stuck out her hand, trying to make friends. + +The bee wasn't expecting this, and it flew up in the air and scared her. Jill started to laugh but then she heard her mom and dad come outside. She was embarrassed. She turned off the flashlight and ran back inside. + +Later, her mom asked her why she came back in so quickly. Jill had to tell the truth - she was embarrassed. Her parents smiled and said that was ok, then they hugged her and told her they were proud of her for trying to be independent. + +Jill smiled, feeling much less embarrassed. They went outside again, arm-in-arm, this time with two flashlights. +Tommy had a very special day. He wanted to find something fun to do. So he took out his paints and brushes. He wanted to paint something special. + +Suddenly, he thought of a perfect idea. He wanted to paint an avocado! He got to work, mixing his colors and painting the avocado. His parents were very happy to see him doing something creative. + +When Tommy finished his painting, he held it up. Its bright colors filled the room. Suddenly, he noticed something strange in the painting. He had made the avocado bald! + +He laughed and took a step back to admire his work. It was a very unique painting of an avocado with no hair on its head. And it was all thanks to Tommy and his paintbrush! +Once upon a time there was a hairy yak. He was walking through a forest and he saw a river. He was so excited to meet the river so he jumped in and started swimming. He loved the sound of the water and the way it sparkled in the sunshine. He stayed in the river for hours, just swimming and splashing around. + +Then he heard a voice calling out to him. It was a fish! The fish said, "Hello, hairy yak! I'd like to meet you. Would you like to come and play with me?" The yak was so excited - he jumped out of the river and said to the fish, "Yes, I'd love to play together!" + +So they played all day long. They caught bugs and made jewelry from pebbles. They shared stories and laughed a lot. The yak was so happy to have a new friend. He thanked the fish for making him so happy. + +Finally, it was time for the yak to go home. He said goodbye to the fish, but promised he would come back soon. + +The yak skipped home, singing a happy song. He knew that he would never forget his special friend – the fish from the river. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jen. She was so happy and she loved candy. One day Jen went out in the garden to look for candy. There was lots of colorful candy, in different shapes and sizes. + +Jen was so excited. She grabbed a bunch of candy and laid down in the grass to rest. She closed her eyes and just relaxed but suddenly she heard buzzing. When she opened her eyes there were lots of colorful butterflies flying around her. She smiled and grabbed one of the candy. + +The butterfly perched on her hand and ate the candy. Jen was so happy to watch the butterfly eat the candy. The butterfly stayed with Jen for a little while and then it flew away. + +Jen stayed in the garden for a little longer and just enjoyed the scenery. She was so happy and it was the perfect way to rest and enjoy a colorful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She had delicate blonde hair and a cute little nose. +Emma wanted to pick a flower, so she said "Mummy, can I please pick a flower?". Her mummy said "Yes, but be gentle. The flowers are delicate". +So Emma went outside and carefully looked around the garden. She noticed a beautiful pink flower, which looked very delicate. She kneeled down and said softly "Hello flower, can I please pick you?". +The flower said nothing, but Emma thought she saw it nod. So she gently plucked the pink flower from the ground. She gave it a big kiss on the nose and thanked it for being so gentle. + +Emma walked back inside and showed the flower to her mummy. Her mummy smiled and said "That's a beautiful flower, Emma. Well done for being so gentle". +Emma smiled and gave her mum a big hug. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to dream a lot. Every night when she went to sleep, she dreamed about lots of things. One night, she dreamed about bananas! She dreamed about going to the store and buying a big, yellow banana. It was so hot outside that the banana was almost too hot to eat. But she was brave, so she took a big bite anyway. It was so yummy! Suddenly, she woke up! Even though she was still sleepy, she was so excited to go to the store and get a real banana! +Once there was an infant who loved to swim. The infant was very small, like a light feather. She loved to splash and giggle in the water. + +One day her dad took her to a special swimming pool. It was filled with lots of light, so bright that it twinkled like stars in the sky. + +The infant was so excited to get in the pool. She jumped in and started to swim with her arms and legs. She moved around so fast like a little fish, it was almost magical. + +After a while, the infant was so happy that she shouted aloud and jumped out of the pool. She was having so much fun! Her dad smiled, knowing that swimming was the infant's favorite way to play. +Jack was feeling miserable. It was raining outside and he was stuck inside. He didn't want to do anything. He wanted to go outside, but he couldn't. Suddenly, an idea came to Jack. He ran to his room. He grabbed a blanket and a mint and then he ran back to the living room. + +He began to stretch the blanket like a tent. When it was big and wide, he crawled inside. He held the mint close to his nose and took a whiff. It smelled so good. He felt a bit better now. + +He closed his eyes and stretched out his arms and legs. He could pretend he was camping in the woods. The blanket was a cave and the mint was a snack for a picnic. He was no longer miserable. He was now having fun! +Meggy was getting sleepy. She wanted to go to bed, so she said goodnight to her mom and dad. She drank some warm milk and then climbed into bed. Meggy enjoyed spending time with her mom and dad each night. It made her feel safe and loved. + +Meggy closed her eyes and started to dream. She imagined spending the day swimming and playing in the park. She smiled, just thinking about it. After a while, she became so sleepy she could hardly stay awake. + +Meggy snuggled down under the covers and said goodnight to her parents one more time. She had a pleasant sleep and in the morning, she was ready to start the day. All she needed was another glass of warm milk to give her energy for the day ahead. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very happy and liked to play. One day he saw a wave. He wanted to go to it so he hopped and skipped to get there. The wave was very big, it made him feel scared. He thought he couldn't do it, but then he remembered how brave he was. So he took a deep breath and went to the wave. He was so excited and he took a big jump. His feet were off the ground and he was in the air. Then he felt the air zip by and it made him giggle. + +After he landed on the wave, he felt so proud of himself. He had done something brave and conquered his fear. Even though he was proud, he also felt a bit guilty. He knew he wasn't supposed to go to the wave without an adult. He thought he should go home, so he did. But he would never forget the feeling of zipping through the air! +Once upon a time, there was a scared little dog. Her name was Daisy and she was so fearful of unfamiliar situations. One day, she found a strange poke stuck in her brain. It tingled and scared her a lot. She tried to get it out with her paws, but it wouldn’t move. Daisy got more and more scared. + +She asked her friends for help, but no one knew what to do. Eventually, Daisy found a kind lady who offered to help her. The lady took out a special tool, and carefully used it to bring out the poke from Daisy’s brain. Daisy felt a lot better after the poke was out. + +The lady said that Daisy had been very brave, and Daisy felt very proud of herself. From that day on, when the fearful feeling came back, Daisy knew she could remember the kind lady and how she used the special tool to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a pot. It was very deep. He was very proud of his pot. + +Every day, he would take it with him everywhere he went. Even when he went to sleep at night, he put his pot beside his bed to keep it safe. + +One day, the little boy wanted to go swimming. He wanted to take his pot with him, but there was a problem. When he put his pot in the swimming pool, it sank to the bottom! + +The little boy was scared and started to cry. He was worried that he would never see his pot again. + +But then, a friendly fish swam up to him. The fish said, "I can keep your pot safe for you. I will take it down to the bottom of the deep part of the pool, and keep it there until you come back." + +The little boy smiled. He was so happy that he was able to keep his pot safe. The fish was very kind and helpful! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly spider. Everyday, it would spend its time spinning webs all around the garden. The garden was full of flowers, butterflies, and bugs. + +The spider loved to watch the world around him and play the day away. One day, he noticed something new in the garden. A small 3 year old girl was smiling and exploring. She looked very happy and the spider wanted to be her friend. + +The jolly spider jumped onto her hand. She was so delighted to meet him and giggled with joy. The two of them spent the whole day together exploring the garden. They looked at the different insects, watched the birds, and even tried to catch a butterfly. + +Before long, it was time for the little girl to go home. She gave the spider a big hug and promised to come back. + +From that day on, whenever the little girl came to the garden, the spider was there to greet her. They both looked forward to spending time together. The jolly spider had found his best friend! +Once upon a time there was a nice family in a house. The house was very comfortable. Every day the family helped each other to do things. They helped each other do the dishes and tidy the room. They helped each other to take care of the garden and pick the carrots. They even helped each other to make food. + +One day, there was a loud thunderstorm and it made everyone scared. The family all hugged each other and felt better. After the storm, they all wanted to do something to help. They decided to fix up their house and make it even more comfortable. + +So they all worked together to paint the walls and put a new window in the wall. They looked for nice furnishings and memories for their home. Then they filled up their house with comfortable furniture and warm blankets. They worked hard to make the house perfect. + +Finally, when the house was ready, the family was so happy. They hugged and thanked each other for helping so much. Everyone felt safe and secure in the warm and comfortable house. +Once there was a girl called Susie who was 3 years old. She enjoyed playing outside, but she could not find any good activities to do. + +One day her mommy showed her something new. It was called exercise! It was a special thing that grown-ups did to stay strong and healthy. + +The next day Susie decided to try it. She was a bit scared at first but soon found that it felt quite normal. She ran around the garden, she jumped and hopped, and she even did some star jumps! + +After she finished her exercise, Susie felt happy and full of energy. She went inside and told her mommy all about it. From then on, Susie made exercise part of her daily routine. It was normal and it helped her stay strong and healthy. +Once upon a time there was a wild bear. He liked to explore the forest. One day he came across a fake tree. It didn't look like a real tree but it was strange. + +The bear touched the tree and it began to shrink! He was very curious. + +As it got smaller and smaller it changed into a magical toy. It had a yellow hat and blue shoes. The bear was so happy and it hugged the toy. + +The bear played with the toy all day long. Whenever it was time to go home the toy would shrink back into the tree and the bear would take it home in his pocket. + +The bear was very happy with his new toy and they were always together. The end. +One day, a little otter was swimming in a lake. It was very excited. It kept playing and splashing around in the water. Suddenly, it saw something in the distance. It swam closer, and realized it was another otter! They began to act together in the water, playing around and having fun. + +They swam closer, and soon they were hopping around in the water together. They both looked so happy and excited. As they continued to play, the otters twirled around each other and made the water splash everywhere. + +Soon, the otters were so tired from all their playing that they had to stop. But that didn't stop them from having fun! They rested a little and then started to act again. + +The two otters had so much fun together that day and were very excited. They made each other laugh and eventually started to swim away. But they knew they would both be back soon to act in the lake together again! +Once upon a time there was a girl called jill. She was 3 years old and loved to swing. Every day she would go to the park, and jump on the swings. She felt happy in the air as the swing went back and forth. + +One day, as Jill was swinging, she saw something bright and attractive in the grass. It was a big present! She quickly jumped off the swing and ran over to pick it up. + +Jill was so excited that she quickly opened it. It was full of chocolates, toys and clothes. She couldn't believe it was for her. She grabbed all the things and hugged them tight. + +Jill was so happy. She thanked the person who left her this special present. From that day on she brought her chocolates and toys with her every time she went to swing. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless war in the sky. Up in the clouds two sides fought each other - they were trying to win. The sky was noisy and full of smoke. + +One side had an idea. They wanted to send something to the other side. Something harmless, something that would make them feel better. So they sent a big rainbow. + +When the rainbow reached the other side of the war in the sky, everyone cheered. Finally, the war was at an end. They stopped fighting and hugged each other. + +From then on, whenever a war started, they would always send a rainbow. That way, the war would be over quickly, with no one getting hurt. +Once there was an uncle who was bald. He loved to cook. Every day he would make delicious treats. He would make yummy cookies, yummy cakes, yummy pies and yummy pancakes. His family loved it! They would all come over for his yummy treats. Uncle was so happy when his family enjoyed his cooking. Even when he wasn't cooking he would always be helping out in the kitchen. His family loved him for his cooking and his help. Uncle was the best! +Once there was a little boy named George. He had a worry in his heart. He wanted to go on a tip but he was only three years old. + +His mom and dad said that he was too little to go on a tip but George was very brave. He wanted to try. + +So, with a little worry in his heart, George packed his bag and he set off. He walked and walked and walked until he had gone a long way. + +He arrived at the tip and he had lots of fun. He didn't worry about being little anymore because he had done something very brave. + +George went back home, feeling very proud of himself. He told his mom and dad all about his tip and they smiled. They were happy that he had worried less and done something amazing. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play outside. He would always look up at the sky and wonder what was up above the clouds. One night he decided to go outside and find out. + +When he stepped outside, he couldn't believe his eyes. Everywhere were white, fluffy flakes and the sky was full of stars. It was snowing! + +The little boy was so excited he started to run and play in the snow. He threw snowballs, made a snowman and even caught a few snowflakes on his tongue. + +He then leaned back, put his hands behind his head and watched the snowflakes as they fell gently to the ground. He could feel the snow on his face and every time it started to get cold, he would put on his cozy coat and continue to watch the snow. + +It was the most magical night the little boy had ever seen. +Once upon a time there was a puppy. His name was Fuzzy. Fuzzy was a very happy pup and he always liked to play outside. But one day he wasn't feeling so well. So his mommy took him to see a veterinarian. + +The veterinarian was a very nice man. He cared for Fuzzy and looked at him very carefully. He gave Fuzzy some different medicine and said that he should start feeling better soon. + +Fuzzy started to feel better after a few days. He was so glad that the veterinarian had taken good care of him. + +Fuzzy's mommy was very happy too because she knew that Fuzzy was not only feeling better, but also that the veterinarian had taken such good care of him. She was very thankful and hugged Fuzzy extra tight that day. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She went to the theater with her mom and dad. Amy was so excited to see what was inside. + +Inside the theater was a big, thin screen. Daddy told her it was for the movie. Amy started to jump and clap her hands. + +Daddy tested the screen. He touched it and moved it back and forth. Amy watched him, intrigued by his actions. When he was done, Amy was even more excited to start the movie!