diff --git "a/TinyStories_147.txt" "b/TinyStories_147.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_147.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Wendy was so excited that she gave the scissors a name. She called them the star-shine scissors. + +Every day, Wendy would play with her star-shine scissors and make all kinds of things. She'd make paper roses, snowflakes, and even stars! + +Wendy and her star-shine scissors were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy little boy called Tom. He didn't like to share his things with his friends, but he loved his mom and dad very much. One day, his mom had a bag of gum for him. "Wow!" Tom said excitedly. He took out a piece of gum and began to chew it. The taste was so good! He loved it! + +Tom shared some of the gum with his friends, and they were really happy. He wasn't feeling grumpy anymore. The friends kept playing together, sharing whatever they could and loving each other. + +Tom kept eating gum every day. It made him feel happy, and he smiled a lot. He also shared it with his friends whenever they visited him. Everyone loved the taste of the gum! + +Tom had so much fun and love in his life thanks to the gum. He loved it so much that it became his very best friend. He was never grumpy again. +The sun was high in the sky. It was time for lunch. The boy moved his feet, one step at a time. He went to the cheap store. The store was small and cozy. The boy was happy to find lunch there. He saw apples, sandwiches, and chips. He wanted chips. He chose a small, cheap bag of chips and moved it to the counter. He smiled when the cashier said, “that will be two dollars.†The boy handed two coins to the cashier and said thank you. He moved outside and enjoyed his lunch. He smiled as he ate his chips and looked up at the sun. All was good. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect village by the sea. Everyone in the village was very happy and they always waved and smiled to each other. + +One day, the sea rose up and it started to flood the village. Everyone was scared and they didn't know what to do. But then, the old man of the village had an answer. He told everyone to build a big wall around the village. + +The people worked very hard and built the perfect wall. When it was finished the flood stopped and everyone was safe. + +The village stayed perfect after that. Everyone still waves and smiles at each other and nobody ever forgets the old man's answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, he went for a walk in the park. He saw a weird stand there with lots of yummy treats. He wanted to try one, so he went up to the stand and asked for a bite. + +The stand owner smiled at him and gave him a bite. Jack was very excited and tried the treat. It was so delicious that he asked for another bite. The stand owner gave him another one and the little boy was very happy. + +Suddenly, a huge dog appeared. He started to bark at Jack and looked like he wanted to bite him. Jack was scared but he was brave and did not move. The stand owner hugged the little boy and yelled at the dog in a very loud voice. The dog looked scared and ran away. Jack was safe! + +Jack thanked the stand owner and happily went back home. He was so glad that he had been brave and had stood up to the scary dog. From then on, Jack explored the park more often. He even went back to the weird stand for more treats. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who wanted to do something amazing. He wanted to sail around the world! He talked to his friends about his goal and they thought it was a great idea. Everyone cheered for the bear, so he got a big boat and prepared it for his journey. + +One day, the bear set sail. He said goodbye to his friends, and told them he wouldn’t be back for a long time. He waved and sailed away, following the sun and the stars. + +He had many adventures as he sailed all around the world. He saw lots of amazing things. Some days, the wind blew and he sailed very fast. Other days, the wind was still and he sailed very slowly. But finally, after many months, the bear’s goal was in sight. He had done it! He had sailed around the entire world! + +Everyone cheered and clapped when he returned. They were so happy, they threw a big party! It was an amazing day, and the bear smiled proudly. He was very proud of himself for achieving his goal. +Once upon a time there was a big gray city. The city was very big! There were tall buildings and lots of people. One day a girl called Fiona decided to explore the city. She opened the gate and stepped inside. As she explored the city, she noticed that some places were different. Some places were loud and busy while other places were calm and quiet. + +Fiona walked and walked until she came to a park. The park was peaceful and it made her happy. She sat down on a bench and saw a tree. The tree was very old, but it had a lot of fruit. It was a wonderful sight. + +Fiona felt brave so she went up to the tree and tried to pick some of the fruit. Suddenly, the tree started to yield its fruit. She was so surprised! She was happy that the tree was yielding its fruit. + +The tree kept yielding its fruit until Fiona was full. She thanked the tree for its kindness and left the park with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. Ann liked to play with her toys every day. She especially loved her navy boat. + +One day, Ann was playing with her boat in the bath. She splashed around and had lots of fun. All of a sudden, the boat started to tremble. Ann was scared! + +Ann remembered her brother had said that the navy boat was very special. She carefully took the boat out of the bath and put it on the windowsill. The boat stopped trembling. + +Ann looked after the boat every day and made sure it was never spoiled. She was so proud to have a navy boat. Ann and her boat were now the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa loved to explore different places. One day, Lisa found a new, exciting place in the woods. She hadn't explored this part of the woods before, so she was very excited. + +As she was exploring, Lisa noticed a big cauliflower plant. It looked very tasty, so she picked one and began to eat it. Suddenly, a very loud voice said: "Warning! Don't eat that! It's dangerous". + +Startled, Lisa looked around to find the source of the voice. To her surprise, she saw a rabbit. It was warning her about the cauliflower. Apparently, the interesting looking place she had found was the rabbit's garden! + +The rabbit explained to Lisa that the cauliflower was new and not meant to be eaten. To apologize, Lisa gave the rabbit a new cauliflower she had found in her garden. The rabbit thanked her, and they said goodbye. + +From that day on, Lisa remembered to always listen to warnings. She also kept exploring, in search of new, exciting places. +Once upon a time, there was a bad mixer. It made too much noise and it was very loud. The children in the family did not like it. They refused to use it. + +One day, their mommy wanted to make some cookies. She asked the children if they wanted to help her. The children said no and refused. + +Mommy tried again and again to get the children to help, but they still refused. + +Finally, one of the children had a good idea. She suggested that they use the bad mixer to make the cookie dough. With a little help, they were able to get the mixer to work without making too much noise. + +In the end, they all worked together and made the yummiest cookies ever. The bad mixer did not bother them at all and the children finally enjoyed using it. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. Inside the house lived a toy called Bob. Bob was a toy who was very lonely. He wanted someone to play with him, but sadly there was no one in the house. + +One evening, Bob decided he had to leave the house. He marched to the door and opened it. Outside, he saw a big hose. It was filled with water, so Bob thought it would be fun to play with it. + +Bob pushed the hose all around the yard. He sprayed the grass and sprayed the trees. He sprayed the fence and sprayed the ground. Everywhere he sprayed, everything felt happy. + +The hose was so much fun! But soon evening came again and it was time to leave. Bob hugged the hose and said goodbye before he went back inside the house. + +Back in his room, Bob was still lonely. But he knew now he always had his new friend, the hose, to turn to. +Once upon a time, there was a furry witch who needed to go on an adventure. She grabbed her magic wand and began to crawl across the forest. As she went, she saw all the beautiful animals around her. + +The witch crawled and crawled until she came across a tree full of birds. She waved her wand and suddenly, hundreds of birds flew out of the tree! The witch laughed and kept crawling. + +She crawled and crawled until she came across a big river. The river was too wide to cross, so she waved her wand again and a boat appeared! She hopped in the boat and began her journey across the river. + +Finally, the witch arrived at her destination. She had gone on a wonderful adventure and learned a lot. The witch was so happy, she thanked her magic wand and crawled away, until she disappeared into the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved popcorn. Every day she would rub a few kernels with her hands and put them in a pot. Then she would put the pot on the stove and heat it up. + +When the popcorn got hot, she would rub the lid of the pot until it popped. Then, lots of little popcorn would come out of the pot. It made a fun sound and the little girl always smiled. + +The little girl was very careful. She didn't want to burn herself. She would wait until the popcorn was cool and then she would carefully scoop it up in her hand. + +The little girl loved to eat the popcorn. She would rub the bowl with her hands until all the popcorn was gone. It was delicious! + +The little girl was so happy when she ate her popcorn. She knew that eating popcorn made her feel special and loved. +Once there was a little girl called Jessica. She was only three years old and loved playing with her balloon. Every day she would squeeze it tight, watching it get bigger and bigger and bigger. Jessica felt so happy when she was squeezing her balloon. + +One day Jessica and her mother went for a walk. They came across a balloon seller at the park. Jessica was so excited and wanted to buy one. She asked her mum for a bright red one. + +When Jessica got her balloon, she quickly started to squeeze it. It filled up with air and started to get bigger. Suddenly, Jessica let go of the balloon and it flew away into the sky. Jessica was sad because she had lost her balloon. + +Her mum gave her a hug and said it was alright. Then she bought a bitter lemonade outside the park. Jessica felt much better. She gulped it down, but it was too sour. She made a face and squeezed the balloon. This time it felt much better. +Once upon a time there was a quiet whale. He lived in the deep ocean and liked to look at the stars at night. He enjoyed swimming in the crystal blue water. + +One day he noticed a boy. The boy was holding a box. The whale was curious and swam up to him. + +The boy saw the whale and smiled. He opened the box and pulled out a fishing pole. He used it to throw out a line in the water. + +The whale waited quietly as the boy started to fish. He was excited to see what he could find. Suddenly the boy smiled and pulled in the line. There was a fish on the end! + +The whale swam around the boy, watching him. He was happy the boy was using the ocean to catch his food. From that day on, the whale and the boy became friends. They explored the ocean together and the whale shared his secrets with the boy. +Mommy took Jack to the grocery. He was so excited! She said he could pick out some new things for a special treat. He saw the blue bag in the corner and knew he wanted it. When Mommy said yes, he jumped up and down. + +They brought the blue bag to the checkout where Mommy put some food in it. Then they went to the produce section to pick out more things. Jack saw some colorful vegetables and asked Mommy to mix them all together. She agreed, and Jack was delighted. + +When they got back home, Jack raced to the kitchen to help Mommy put the groceries away. Then they washed the new vegetables and began to mix them together. Once it was all mixed, it looked really yummy. + +Jack took a big bite. It tasted so good! He was so happy that he and Mommy had made a delicious snack at the grocery. He wanted more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved playing outside on warm sunny days. One day she came across a very tall cliff. It looked so tall and so big! Daisy was amazed by the cliff and she thought it was super cute. + +Daisy wanted to get closer to the cliff, so she walked up to it and gently touched it. She made sure she was careful not to hurt it. Then, Daisy leaned in close and gave the cliff a big hug. She squeezed it tight with her arms and felt so happy! + +Next, Daisy found a furry friend on the cliff. It was an adorable little puppy! Daisy was so excited. She ran up to the puppy and gave it a big hug too. She squeezed the puppy real tight and it seemed to really like it. Daisy and the puppy played together for a long time. + +At the end of the day, Daisy said goodbye to the cliff and the puppy. She gave both of them a big squeeze before she went home. Daisy was so happy to have spent the day playing with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Benny and Emma. Benny and Emma loved playing together - they giggled and laughed all day long. One day, they wanted to make some soup. They found some veges and put them in a pot. They boiled the water and added some salt. They stirred the soup and it smelled yummy! + +Suddenly, Benny shouted with joy. He was so glad that the soup was ready! He and Emma shared the soup and laughed together. Emma shouted out loud as she took a bite of the yummy soup. The two friends ate it all up and were very happy. + +In the end, Benny and Emma were glad that they had made the soup together. They hugged and shouted for joy before running off to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a triangle. It was hidden in a secret place. Every day it stayed there, all alone. + +One day, something special happened. The triangle split into two pieces. They were now two separate triangles. + +The two triangles were so happy that they could not stay in the same secret spot. So, one of them flew away and the other crawled away. + +They both saw so many wonderful things. The triangle that had flown saw the highest mountain in the world. The one that had crawled saw the biggest lake around. + +But at the end of the day, when it was time to go back home, they both realized something amazing. They had split into two triangles, but they were still one. So, they both went back to the same secret spot, to stay together forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. She really liked books, so she went to the library. But when she got there, something terrible happened. + +There was a loud noise. It was so loud it made Lucy scared! She started to shake and then she screamed. + +The noise came from a big, scary looking man. He was shouting and making the library ugly. + +Lucy was so scared and did not know what to do. She started to cry and screamed even louder. But then something amazing happened. + +A friendly lady with a kind smile came and told the loud man to be quiet. The man went away, and everything was calm again. Lucy did not need to be scared anymore. + +The lady was very nice and kind. She said to Lucy, "It's OK. Everything is alright now. The library is a peaceful place and you can read your books here." + +And so Lucy smiled again. She was so happy that she was back in the library, in a place that was no longer terrible. +Once upon a time, there was a dark night. The night was scary because there was no sun. It was raining hard, so it was cold and wet outside. + +Inside a house, by the window, a candle was burning. It shone brightly in the darkness and made the room warm. Everyone was happy to see the candle's light. + +The rain made loud noises outside but the candle kept everyone calm. Everyone sang and clapped their hands, and felt warm and safe from the rain. + +But soon the rain stopped and the night became bright again. Everyone smiled and thanked the candle for making the night less scary. And that is why we all love candles. +Once upon a time, there was a pale princess who lived in a small town. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she drove her car to the park. + +When she arrived, the princess was amazed. There were so many fun things for her to see, like a bright green pond with ducks swimming around. But the best thing of all was the swings! + +Excitedly, the princess raced to the swings and began to soar high. She could see the town from far away, and it was beautiful. The princess felt alive and happy in that moment, and she enjoyed it a lot. + +Then, after a while, the princess decided it was time to go home. But before she left, she watched the sunset over the park and the town. It was a magical moment. + +And so the pale princess drove back home with a smile on her face, full of happiness she'd experienced at the park. +One day, a little boy named Peter was playing in his backyard. Everything was so big and he was so small! + +He looked across the fence and saw his neighbor, who was huge! Peter smiled and waved. His neighbor waved back and then Peter decided to do something special. + +He went inside and gathered together some things from his kitchen. He grabbed a bowl and spoon, some sugar and milk. He mixed everything together and stirred it with his spoon. + +Peter carefully ran back to the fence and yelled over to his neighbor, “I made this for you!†His neighbor was so surprised and tried the yummy treat that Peter had made. + +The neighbor smiled and said, “Thank you, Peter!†+ +Peter was so proud and ran back inside to tell his mommy. He had mixed some yummy new things and given a gift to his special neighbor. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot was always happy and excited, and he lived with his best friend, Jim. Together they had lots of fun. + +Every day Jim and Spot would go for long walks around the park. On one of their walks, Spot found a card on the ground. He ran to show it to Jim. + +Jim thought it looked special and he said to Spot, “This card is for you! You’re so loyal, you deserve it.†+ +Spot was so happy. He wanted to thank Jim for the card, so he brought him a big juicy bone to eat. Jim ate the bone and was so happy. They both played together for the rest of the day. + +The end. +John was a clever little boy. He liked to solve puzzles. One day, he found a puzzle with a big zebra on it. It looked like it had lots of pieces. John wanted to solve it. + +John started putting the pieces together. He put one piece here and another piece there. Sometimes it was hard to figure out where the pieces just right. But John kept trying! + +John kept going until every single piece was in the right place. He was very proud of himself. He had solved the zebra puzzle! +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was a nice old man and he was always helpful and kind. + +The bald old man was walking along the beach one day. He saw a yellow bird teasing a little mouse. The man watched the yellow bird and he thought the bird was not being very nice. + +The bald man decided to help the little mouse. He chased the bird away so the poor mouse could go back to playing in peace. + +The bald man was good and kind and he was happy to help the little mouse that was being teased by the yellow bird. +John felt so sorry. He had done something wrong and now he regretted it. He had seen some juice in the shop and thought it looked funny. It was cheap too. But he had taken it without asking and he knew it was wrong. + +John felt really bad and wished he could take it back. He knew he had to tell his mum what he'd done. He was scared of what she would say. + +When John finally told his mum, she looked angry at first. But when she saw how sorry John was, she wasn't angry anymore. She explained to John why it was wrong to take something from the shop and told him never to do it again. + +John was relieved. He was so pleased his mum was not mad at him. He promised himself he would never do anything naughty again. He wouldn't ever regret it again either. +Once upon a time, there was a land. This land was very unusual. It was full of magic and mystery. All the people who lived there believed that the land had special powers. + +One day, a little girl called Emily took a walk in the land. The sky was filled with the most beautiful colors and the sun shone brightly. She could feel the magical energy all around her. + +As she walked, she passed a big, old tree. Something strange had happened - the old tree had grown four more branches. Emily stopped and wondered why this had happened, as it was very unusual. + +But then Emily remembered that she was in a magical land, so she believed that anything was possible. With a smile on her face, she continued on her way. Emily had experienced something very special, and she felt happy inside. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was three years old and loved to ride his red bike. One day Joe asked his mom if he could ride his bike. His mom said yes, so he quickly hopped on and took off. + +On his ride he came across a baby bird. The bird had a broken wing and could not fly. Joe was sad and wanted to help the bird. He looked around and found a comb. He used the comb to smooth out the bird's feathers. The bird was thankful and told Joe he was very kind. + +Joe rode his bike home. When he got home his mom was waiting for him. She had made the most delicious lunch. Joe was so spoiled! He ate all of the yummy food. + +Joe had a fun day riding his bike, helping a bird, and getting spoiled by his mom. What a great day! +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. John felt excited and eager. He went outside and saw lots of birds. He smiled and felt happy. Suddenly, he saw something scary. He felt worry in his heart and it made him scared. + +John’s parents saw him feeling scared and they came over to him. They put their arms around him and said, “It’s okay, John. We are here to make sure that you are safe.†+ +John felt a bit better. His parents stayed with him and he soon felt calm again. He smiled and started to feel eager again. He thanked his parents and went off to explore the world around him. + +John was no longer feeling scared. He felt excited and eager to find out what else he can discover. +John and his mom were in their house. John wanted to help his mom do chores. He asked her to give him something to do. His mom smiled and gave him a task. She said, "John, can you go serve the couch? It needs to be independent for a while." + +John was a bit puzzled but he nodded his head. So he grabbed the couch. He picked it up and carried it into the living room. He served the couch until it was in the right spot. When he was done, he was so happy and proud. He had been so independent. + +John smiled at his mom. She smiled back and said, "That was great, John. You did a wonderful job." John beamed with happiness. He was so proud of what he had done. He had helped his mom and served the couch. +Once there was a mommy and baby. The baby had a regular top. Mommy said, "Let's wash your top!" + +Baby loved to wash with mommy. They filled up the tub with soap and water. Baby carefully washed the top. Mommy showed Baby how to rub the top. + +After that, they rinsed the top. Then they squeezed the water out. Baby smiled and said, "This top looks so clean!" + +Mommy and Baby hung the top to dry. Mommy said, "Now it's a regular top again!" Baby was so happy. + +''Mommy and Baby did a wonderful job washing the top!'' +One day, a root was walking gracefully through a woods. Suddenly, a big bear grabbed for it. The root quickly ran away! It ran faster and faster as the bear chased it. The root saw a bright lake and jumped in. The bear couldn't swim, so it stayed back while the root swam away. + +The root swam and swam until it reached the other side of the lake, and it crawled out back onto land. It was safe! The root thanked the lake for protecting it, and it continued its graceful journey in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom wanted to go for a march. He was very excited. So Tom put on his shoes and marched out of the house. + +The ground was rough beneath him, but he kept going. There was a big tree ahead, so Tom decided to march around it. He kept going until he saw a big frame. +Tom wondered what it was, so he marched closer. + +Inside the frame was a picture. It was a picture of Tom! He was so happy. He had a big smile on his face. Then he marched back home, feeling very proud. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a comet in the sky. It was so bright and beautiful. Everybody in the town couldn't take their eyes off of it. Spring was around the corner and the comet was the sign of a new adventure. + +One day, the comet suddenly flew down to the city and landed in the town square. Everybody ran to see it and they were so polite to talk to the comet. + +The comet shouted out, "I am looking for a friend!" Everyone smiled and offered to be its friend. The comet was so happy and immediately started passing out presents to everyone. + +The comet and the town's people ran and played together for the rest of the spring. They were the best of friends. Everyone in the town was so friendly, too. They never forgot how polite everyone was to the comet. + +The comet eventually flew away when spring ended. But everyone in the town will always remember how nice they were to the comet and how it lit up their town during the entire springtime. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was walking in a big field, looking for something exciting. Suddenly, the robot saw a weird structure. It had four legs and was tall and pointy. The robot got excited and wanted to see it closer. It quickly grabbed its hands around the weird structure and tried to move it. But it was too strong! The robot was very sad it couldn't move the structure and decided to go back home. On the way back the robot thought about the weird structure and what it could do with it. The robot had a bright idea. It quickly ran back to the structure and grabbed it with all its strength. This time, it managed to carry it home. Now the robot had a great new friend to play with! +Once upon a time, there was a country called Happyland. The people of Happyland were very friendly and happy. They had many different supplies, such as food and toys. + +One day, some of the other countries heard about Happyland, and they became competitive. They wanted to have better supplies than Happyland. So, they started competing to have the best supplies. + +The people of Happyland worked very hard to have the best supplies. They wanted to have the best supplies to stay competitive. + +Finally, they had the best supplies in the world. Everyone was very happy and proud of the supplies of Happyland. They celebrated by having a big party in the town square. + +The people of Happyland were very happy. They had all the supplies they needed, and they had worked together to stay competitive. Everyone was very proud of their country and their hard work. +Once upon a time there was a creative missile. It loved to park in the sun and explore. One day while it was parking, it saw a bird and said hello. The bird couldn't understand it, so it flew away. + +The missile wanted to make friends, so it tried to be more creative. It built a castle made from twigs and branches, and decorated with colorful leaves. + +After it was finished, the missile decided to park by the castle and wait for someone. Finally, a girl showed up with a smile on her face. "What are you doing here?" She asked. + +The missile told her about the castle it made and how it wanted to find friends. The girl laughed and said she'd like to be friends with the missile. They had a great day playing together. + +The missile was so happy to have a friend, and they spent many days playing and parking together. The creative missile was very proud of its special friend. +Once there was a driver who was very glad. He was taking a drive in his car when he saw a 3 year old child. The driver was so happy that he stopped the car and got out. He ran over to the child and asked what he was doing. The child said he was just playing in the park. The driver and the child started to play together, and it was so much fun that they both started to laugh. They were laughing and giggling for a long time. When it was time for the driver to leave, he said goodbye to the child and gave him a smile. The child smiled back and waved as the driver drove away. The driver was glad that he got to meet the 3 year old, and he was sure that they would have a lot of fun together next time. +Mike was playing outside one hot summer day. He slipped his little feet into his bright red shoes and ran around the garden, dancing and twirling. He was having so much fun! Mike liked to look at the stripes on his shoes. They had lots of cool prints on them. + +On his way back to his house, Mike slipped on the wet grass and fell down. He felt hot and embarrassed, but Mike was a brave boy and he got back up and kept running. + +Mike's mom saw him slip and run and said, "Sometimes it's ok to slip, I think it looks cute when you dance like that too". Mike smiled and kept playing in his garden all day. Every time he slipped he would laugh and get back up. He was always so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very happy, and she loved Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, Sarah went to play with her best friend, Emily. They would play all day, running and laughing in the park. + +One Wednesday, Sarah was feeling very tired after playing so much. She said to Emily, “I need to rest.†Emily nodded and they went home. + +Sarah was so tired, she went straight to bed. When she woke up the next morning, she felt sweet and refreshed. She smiled, knowing that she had gotten the perfect rest. + +From then on, Sarah looked forward to Wednesday because she knew that was the day she could play hard and then rest sweetly. +Sam was a little girl who was feeling very nervous. One day, her mom said she needed to go and get the mail from the mailbox. She didn't want to go because it was so far away. + +But, Sam took a deep breath and started walking. As she got closer, she saw something in the mailbox. It was a big envelope! + +She was so excited that she couldn't help but tear open the envelope. Inside, there was a letter with a big smiley face. She smiled too, because this letter was just for her. She carefully pulled it out and ran back home to show her mom. + +When she got home, her mom hugged her as they looked at the letter together. Sam was so happy that she had gone to the mailbox! +Once there was a girl called Emma. She loved to go walking in the forest. One day while she was walking, she met a little blueberry bush. It was so small and delicate. Emma was so excited to see it. She carefully picked some of the blueberries, which were so juicy and sweet! She ate them right away and smiled. She thanked the bush for the delicious blueberries. From then on, Emma would visit the blueberry bush every day. She and the blueberry bush became the best of friends. Whenever Emma was feeling sad, she would go to her little blueberry bush for comfort. It was a very special and delicate friendship! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake was three years old and loved to go to the mall. At the mall, Jake found lots of unique things. He saw a dinosaur toy, a colourful balloon, and a big teddy bear. + +One day at the mall, Jake got very tired. He needed to sleep. So he picked the big teddy bear off the shelf. He held it tight in his arms, and peacefully went to sleep. + +When he woke up, Jake was still at the mall. His mommy said it was time to go home. Jake was happy to take his bear home with him. + +Jake snuggled his bear when it was time to sleep. It kept him safe and comforted. Every night, Jake and his bear would sleep together. It was the most special, unique bear that Jake owned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy who wanted a very special ornament. Everyday, she would look at her mommy and daddy and ask them if she could buy it. + +The ornament was very expensive, but Lucy was sure she needed it. She thought about it all the time. + +Finally, one day, Lucy's mommy and daddy decided that she could have the ornament. They took her to the shop and told her she could pick it. + +Lucy was so happy! She chose the most beautiful ornament she could find. It was bigger and shinier than anything she'd ever seen. + +The family went home and Lucy put the pretty ornament on the very top shelf. She was so proud of it that she never wanted to move from it. + +Every day she would look at her special ornament and she was so happy that her mommy and daddy had made the decision to give it to her. +Bob was a clever boy. He loved to play chess with his dad. Every day, they would kneel on the floor together and take turns moving the pieces. + +Each chess piece had its own job. The pale pieces were called ‘white’ and they moved first. The dark pieces were called ‘black’ and they moved second. + +The chess set was very bright. Bob would always stare at the pieces until he got a droplet in his eye. But then his dad would call him back and it was time to play again. + +Bob loved to play chess. He thought it was so much fun! He was always so happy when it was time to kneel opposite his dad and join the game. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very sad. She had a lump of coal in her hand, which made her frown. + +The girl wanted to do something special with her coal, so she went outside and found a lake. She dropped the coal into the lake and watched it sink. + +The girl was sure the coal had gone, so she looked up at the sky and smiled. Suddenly, the sky began to sparkle and a star shone brightly above her. + +The little girl was filled with joy and was so grateful for the beautiful star. She knew the coal had gone somewhere special and she would always remember that moment. +Once there was a boy who loved to run very, very fast. He ran so fast that it looked like he was flying. Everywhere he went, people said, “Look at that boy go, he sure can speed!†+ +But one day, the boy heard a noise. He looked all around, but he didn't know where it was coming from. He heard it again and followed it to the lake. + +When he arrived, he saw the most amazing thing. There was a big, strong boat moving across the water. The wake it made was huge and the boy was amazed. He watched it go faster and faster, and he wanted to jump in and go with it. + +So the boy ran as hard as he could and leaped into the lake. He swam towards the big boat and grabbed onto it. Together they made a big splash as they sped across the lake together. +Harry yawned. He was so tired! It had been a busy day and he just wanted a nap. Suddenly he spotted something interesting in the sky. It was a lovely wreck! Harry was fascinated by the big, old ship. He wished he could explore it. + +The sun was setting and Harry was about to go back home. But before he left he looked up at the wreck one last time. It was so beautiful. He wanted to stay forever. Then suddenly he felt tired again. He knew it was time for him to go home. + +Harry waved good-bye to the wreck one last time and then he headed home. He was so happy that he had seen the lovely wreck. He knew he was going to have sweet dreams tonight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy, but she was also very jealous. Her jealousy made her want to resist her little brother. + +One day, the little girl saw her brother with a new toy. She wanted it too but the toy was all his. She felt a big lump in her neck. She was so jealous that she could not resist. + +But then, the little girl remembered something important. Her brother was very kind. She knew that he wanted her to be happy too. So, instead of resisting, she smiled and asked if she could play with him. + +The brother agreed. He shared the toy with his big sister, and they played happily together. The little girl had learned an important lesson. Instead of resisting, she should be kind and ask to be included. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to admire beautiful things. One day, he was walking in a park when he saw a rat. It was a blue rat, like he had never seen before. He was amazed and he couldn't take his eyes off it. + +The rat was perched on a branch, looking up at the boy with its shiny black eyes. The boy smiled and waved at it. The rat seemed to understand, because he waved back. The little boy couldn't help but admire the rat, it was so beautiful. + +As the two were looking at each other, the little boy saw a squirrel come into view. The squirrel was bright yellow and chubby. The rat was scared and quickly ran away. The little boy was sad to see his strange friend go, but he was sure that the rat was very safe. + +The little boy watched until the blue rat had gone and then smiled to himself. He was thankful for the brief moment he had been able to admire the rat and treasure the memory. He knew that he had seen something very special that day. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to surf. One day she decided to go for a special surf trip with her friends. + +When they arrived at the beach, the water looked very calm and inviting. Lily was so excited she grabbed her surfboard and jumped into the water. She paddled around for a while and started to feel the waves carrying her. + +The next thing she knew, she was riding a wave. The sensation was so amazing that Lily didn’t want to leave. She stayed out on the ocean until the sun began to set. When she came back onto the beach, she took a big bite of a juicy watermelon. The taste was so sweet and delicious! + +Lily was so happy that she had gone on her surf trip that day. She learned that even when you’re young, you can experience the most amazing things in life. +Charlie was very loyal to his family. He never wanted to let any of them down. One day he was playing in the snow when he noticed his hands were cold. His mom gave him some special gloves. The gloves were designed to help him keep his hands warm. + +Charlie put on the gloves and went back to playing outside. Soon, he started to feel very cold. He looked down and noticed the gloves were frozen! He had been playing in the snow for too long. Charlie went inside to try and warm up. + +He kept wearing the gloves in the house and before long, his gloves were back to normal. Charlie was so happy - he had been so loyal to his gloves, and they were working! He was so relieved he put them on every time he was cold. Now, Charlie and his gloves had a bond that would never freeze! +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The little girl was happy and excited; she wanted to go outside and play. + +She asked her dad - "Can I go outside?". He said, "Yes, but stay within the zigzag line and be careful." + +The little girl skipped outside. She saw some unusual things in the garden - a tiny worm, a big beetle and some colourful flowers. + +She was having so much fun that she forgot about the zigzag line. Suddenly, her dad called out, "Come back inside now!" + +The little girl knew she had to listen to her dad. But, she refused! She wanted to stay outside and play. + +Her dad said, "You must come inside now." He said it in a stern voice. + +The little girl knew it was time to listen. She reluctantly came inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily who really love treats. Lily loved all kinds of treats - chocolates, lollies, cupcakes - especially the ones that were all kinds of tasty. + +One day, Lily heard a loud ZIPPING sound in her backyard. She went to investigate and saw a glowing creature hovering in the air, soaring around in circles. + +It was a magical pixie that loved to fly around, zipping here and there. The pixie had a special treat for Lily - a shining yellow star-shaped lolly. It was so tasty! + +Lily held the lolly close to her heart and thanked the magical pixie. She knew it would be a treat she would never forget! The pixie flew away, zipping high into the air and out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited. She was going to make a beautiful landscape with her parents. First, they gathered sticks, rocks and leaves. Then, they arranged them in a big circle and made a fire in the middle. The girl and her parents laughed and smiled as they watched the flames burning brightly and felt the heat on their faces. + +Next, they made a river with stones and shells. They added flowers, butterflies and a little bird. The girl was very happy and excited with what they created together. + +Finally, they gathered around the fire and watched the beautiful landscape in silence and awe. The little girl was so proud of the magical place they created together. Every time she saw her landscape, she felt excited and happy. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary tower. It was very tall and skinny. It had a window at the top and a door at the bottom. + +One day a little boy named Joe decided he wanted to climb the tower. So he opened the door at the bottom and started climbing. He went up and up and up, until he reached the top. + +When he got there, he felt so proud of himself! He had completed his tower climb. He shut the window and decided to go down and tell everyone about it. + +Joe had an adventure climbing the tower, and he was happy to have completed it! +Once upon a time there was a silly family. The mum and dad were very silly, and the children were sillier still! One day, the mum and dad had a measure. They wanted to make sure that everyone in their silly family was having lots of fun. + +The mum and dad set off on their measure to see what the children were doing. First, they looked in the kitchen and saw the little girl eating her dinner. 'The little girl is having fun,' the mum said. + +Next, the mum and dad looked in the living room. There, they saw the little boy playing with his toys. 'The little boy is having lots of fun too!' the dad said. + +At last, the mum and dad looked out the window. To their surprise, they saw the silly children running around in the garden! They were running faster and faster until suddenly the mum shouted 'Stop!' + +The children stopped running and looked up at their mum and dad. 'Even silly children need to take a break sometimes!' said the mum. + +The children agreed, and they all had fun playing games together in the garden. The silly family had lots of fun, and they were all happy they took the time to measure. +Once upon a time, there was a brave rabbit who lived in the bush. One day he was feeling very brave and decided to hop around the bush. He suddenly saw a very big bee and became scared. As he tried to run away, he and the bee bumped into each other. The bee got angry, and the rabbit was scared he was going to get stung. The rabbit tried to apologize, but the bee wouldn't listen. The bee eventually flew away, and instead of being brave, the rabbit stayed in the bush and regretted his choice. Fortunately for the rabbit, he never ever saw the bee again! +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady who liked to stand in her garden. She liked to feel the sun on her face and watch the birds in the sky. One day she had a very special surprise; a basket of fruit from a kind neighbour. The lady was so excited and she couldn't wait to taste it. + +The first thing she tasted was a big, juicy apple. It was so yummy and sweet that the lady couldn't help but smile. Next she tried a crunchy pear. It was so crisp and tart that the lady's mouth tingled with delight. + +The last fruit in the basket was a smooth and ripe banana. The lady stood in her garden, eating the banana, and it was the most refreshing and delicious thing she had ever tasted! She beamed with joy and thanked the kind neighbour for the wonderful surprise. +Once there was a nosy girl named Lucy. Everywhere she went, she liked to clap her hands. One day, she decided to go for a walk. She walked and walked until she came across a big circle in a field. + +The circle was so big that Lucy couldn't reach around it. She put her hands together and began to clap. Clap, clap, clap, clap. She kept clapping until the circle started to move! + +The circle began spinning faster and faster. Lucy was so amazed she started laughing and kept clapping her hands. And suddenly, all the pieces of the circle came apart! + +"Wow!" exclaimed Lucy. It was so nosy and fun. She couldn't stop clapping and laughing. She was having so much fun that she stayed and played until it was time to go home. + +Lucy never forgot the day she discovered the magic circle, and she always remembered to clap her hands every time she passed it to make the circle go round and round. +Once there was a light fairy who lived in a magical pond. One day, the fairy needed some water so she said some magical words and she revealed a clear, sparkling fountain. She filled her cup with the water and she took a sip. It was so delicious! She thanked the fountain and smiled. + +The light fairy flew high up into the sky and spread her sparkles everywhere. The sun shone down so brightly and everyone felt so happy and warm. + +Then the fairy flew back down to the magical pond. Suddenly, something surprising was revealed! The pond had changed into a colourful pool of water with beautiful fish swimming around. Everyone was surprised and happy to see the magical transformation - the light fairy had done it again! + +The people thanked the light fairy and they all celebrated with a big splash in the colourful water. They had so much fun splashing around and playing in the water! + +The light fairy smiled and continued to spread its sparkles throughout the world. +Once there was a monkey called Maisy. Maisy wanted to fly like the other birds but she just couldn’t. She tried and tried but she just couldn’t seem to do it. Maisy sighed, but she didn’t quit. + +One day Maisy was taking a walk and saw an owl. The owl had wings that were so deep and colourful. Maisy asked the owl how she could fly like him. The owl said to try and flap her neck. + +Maisy did as the owl said and, sure enough, she could fly! She kept on flapping her neck and before she knew it, she was up in the sky! She flew for so long that she was too tired to flap her neck anymore, so she flew back down to the ground. + +Maisy was so proud of herself for not quitting. From that day on, Maisy kept on flying and never quit until she was the best flyer in the jungle! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Ted. Ted loved to go outside and explore. +One day, he went out to the garden. He saw a tall tree and decided to lean against it. It felt so cool and he wanted to stay there forever. + +Ted looked up and saw a special bird. It was eating a delicious berry from the tree. The bird looked at Ted and smiled. It had a strong will and seemed very brave. + +The bird flew off, leaving Ted alone in the garden. He decided to follow the bird and see where it went. Soon he found himself in a beautiful field full of delicious fruits and vegetables. + +Ted was so happy and wanted to pick one of the fruits to eat. He leaned forward and grabbed a juicy, ripe apple. It was so delicious! He closed his eyes, savoring the taste. + +The sun was setting, and Ted slowly walked back home. He had a strong will like the bird and he knew he could explore the world all he wanted. +Once there was a girl called Ellie. Ellie was three years old. Every day Ellie would visit her best friend Milly. Milly lived in a comfortable house close by. + +One day, Milly told Ellie a secret. She said that there was some poison in the garden. She told Ellie not to touch it because it was very dangerous. + +So Ellie could only look at it from a distance. But she wanted to play with the poison, it looked so shiny and sparkly. It was very tempting. + +Milly quickly stopped Ellie though. She reminded her that she should never touch it. They then decided to go play on the swing in the garden which was safe and fun. + +At the end of the day, Ellie kissed Milly goodbye and went home. She remembered that the poison was dangerous and it was time to visit somewhere else. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful lady called Gloria. She liked to do lots of things. Every day, she would go for a walk and sing her favourite songs. + +One day Gloria went for a walk, but she got very lost. She was walking for a long time and eventually she came to a small shed. + +Gloria opened the door and found a file inside! The file looked very old and she was very excited. With a smile on her face, she opened the file. Inside, Gloria found a big, magical button. + +But Gloria was scared to press the button. She didn't know if it would be safe or not. Finally, after many minutes, she decided to press it. + +Suddenly, a big cheer! The magical button had yielded lots of success. Gloria was very happy and she returned home with the file in her hand. She was cheerful and singing her favourite songs. She was so glad that she had been brave enough to press the magical button. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very busy playing with his toys. Suddenly he heard a bell. The little boy was very curious and wanted to know what it was. He looked around and saw a big bell. He tried to make it ring but it was too high for him to reach. + +He asked his mom what the bell was for. She told him it was for when someone wanted someone else to hear them. The boy was happy. He imagined ringing the bell so loudly that everyone could hear him. + +The boy kept playing but from time to time he heard the bell again. He knew it was a special sound. One day his mom told him that the bell was very busy because it was ringing to help people talk to each other. The boy liked the idea. He imagined all the people that must be talking to each other thanks to the bell. +Sammy had a friend. His friend was very flexible. Sammy and his friend liked to play hiding games. Sammy liked to hide and then hope his friend would find him. His friend was always a big help. + +One day it started to rain. Sammy's friend couldn't come outside and play. Sammy was sad because he wanted to play the game. But then his friend found a way to still play the game. + +They decided to play the game inside. Sammy hoped to still be able to hide and his friend could still find him. He was very happy! He smiled as he hid. + +Sammy's friend was very good at finding him. They played the game all day long. Sammy hoped they would be friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to take a walk in the park. She loved spotting animals and finding new things. Everywhere she looked she had a smile on her face. + +When she reached the top of the hill, she saw a rainbow! She was so excited and enthusiastic. She wanted to get closer and see it better. As she was walking closer, she heard a voice calling her name. It was her mother! She ran back to her mother with a big smile on her face. + +Her mother was very happy to see her daughter so happy and enthusiastic. She asked her what made her that way and the little girl told her mother all about the rainbow. Her mother was so happy to hear her story, she decided to take her back to the hill so she could see it again. + +They returned to the hill and the little girl spotted the rainbow right away. This time she stayed for a little longer, admire the beautiful sight. Even when she returned home, she never stopped smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was very bored and wanted to do something fun. So she decided to go on an adventure to find something exciting. She grabbed a basket and put on her coat. + +Sue went outside and saw a radish in her garden. She decided to pick it. When she touched the red radish, it felt cold and froze. Sue was so surprised she jumped. + +She explored the garden and found other interesting things. But nothing as exciting as the frozen radish. Sue was getting bored again. She thought about what to do next . + +Then Sue smiled. She knew exactly what to do. She put the frozen radish in the basket and ran back inside to show her friends the frozen radish. Everyone was so excited that the boring day turned into a day of fun and laughter! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. He went for a walk in the park and found a ball. He picked it up, determined to play with it. He rolled it and watched it go round and round. He rolled it so well he got a prize from a magical tree. The prize he got was a paper with a shape on it. He was so excited he wanted to keep it forever! He cut the shape from the paper with his big scissors, and he was happy to have the beautiful shape. He soon discovered that it was a key and the key opened a very special door. On the other side of the door was a magical world of fun and adventure. The man rolled, jumped and laughed with joy! Every time he used the key, he went on an amazing journey full of wonder. He was so grateful he had been fortunate enough to find the magical ball and the shape that led to a new world of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary loved to roll around the house and garden. She would roll through the grass and up the hills. One day, Mary saw a big animal. It was a horse, but Mary had never seen one before. + +Mary asked the horse what its name was. The horse just kept rolling away, but Mary followed it. The horse was very ignorant and wouldn't answer her. It just kept rolling. + +Mary followed the horse until it finally stopped rolling. She asked it again what its name was, and this time it answered. It said its name was Lucy! Mary was so happy that finally, the horse had answered her. + +From then on, Mary and Lucy were best friends. They rolled around and laughed together every day. Mary never forgot her special friend – the one who had a special name: Lucy! +Mama looked at the poor little girl and smiled. She took out her big ruler and said, "Let me measure you!" The little girl giggled and nodded. First, Mama measured her height. Then, she measured her arms and legs. + +After that, they both looked out the window. The sun was setting and it was becoming dark outside. Mama said, "Look how peaceful and quiet it is." The little girl noticed the silence and said, "Yes, it's so quiet!" + +Mama said, "Sometimes the silence can be so powerful and healing. It can remind us of our blessings and make us more grateful." The little girl smiled and thought about this for a moment. + +Mama put her ruler away and gave the little girl a big hug. She said, "Let's make the most of our moments together. No matter how poor or rich we are, we all appreciate the power of silence." The little girl smiled and hugged her tightly. +The sun was shining and it was warm. On the windowsill, there was a sunflower. It was big and yellow and smiling up at the sun. + +The sun beamed down and the flower started to melt. Its petals drooped and its stem bent. The flower was sad and tears ran down its petals. + +The flower saw a bee buzzing around and it brightened up. The bee flew down to the flower and tasted its sweet nectar. Suddenly it made a bitter face and flew away. + +The flower was sad again. It looked up at the sun and wished for it to come closer. The sun smiled and it began to melt again. But this time the flower smiled back. It felt the warmth of the sun and felt better. The sunflower stood tall and happy again. +Once there was an adorable little girl. She was always curious and had a lot of energy. Today she was at school, standing in front of a big blackboard. + +The little girl wanted to try something new. She took a deep breath and stretched her arms as high as she could. She smiled as she felt her body getting longer and longer. + +The teacher noticed how much fun the little girl was having. She asked the whole class to join in and they all stretched together! Everyone laughed and laughed as they stretched their arms and legs. + +At the end of the day, the little girl looked up at the blackboard and smiled. She knew she had tried something new and it had been a lot of fun. She skipped away, feeling happy and excited. +Once there was a little girl, Ella. Ella was three years old. She liked to explore the world around her. + +One day Ella went to grandma's house. When she got there, Ella met a new friend. His name was Zero. He was a weird but friendly little creature. Ella was excited to introduce Zero to her grandma. + +Grandma was very surprised when Ella told her she had made a new friend. Grandma said hello to Zero, who waved back at her. Grandma was happy to have them around. + +So, Ella and Zero became best friends. They explored the garden together, played hide-and-seek and even went on little adventures. Zero was always a bit weird, but Ella liked him just the same. + +They were the best of friends and will never forget how they were introduced. +One day, a little girl was playing outside in the park. She was having so much fun when she saw a bug. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. She kept trying, she was very persistent. + +Suddenly she heard a noise. It was the news truck. The truck drove around the streets, telling people the news. The little girl was so excited, she wanted to catch the truck. She ran and ran, but it was too fast. + +The girl kept trying. She was very persistent. Eventually, she caught the news truck. She felt so happy and proud of herself. She got to hear all the news for the day. + +The little girl was glad she was persistent. She had learned that no matter how hard something might seem, she should always keep trying. +Tim was excited because he was going to his first swimming lesson. His teacher told him that he would learn to dive. Tim was so excited he jumped into the pool and tried to dive. But instead he just splashed around. So his teacher told him to try again and to think of himself being powerful like a superhero. + +Tim took a deep breath and imagined he was a strong superhero as he dove into the pool! He was so proud of himself because he had done it! His teacher cheered and gave him a high five. + +Afterwards, Tim and his teacher got out of the pool and went to the cafe. He ordered some yummy soup. Tim enjoyed it so much he had two bowls! Tim was full so he and his teacher said goodbye. + +Tim had had so much fun and was very proud of himself for learning to dive. And he loved his soup too! +Once upon a time, there was a big box. It was empty, so one day, two people decided to marry and fill the big box with lots of fun things. + +They got married in a beautiful ceremony and everyone was happy. Then, they started filling the big box with toys, books, and games. They even put a big blanket in there so that they could have picnics and naps! + +The two people often played together inside the big box, but it was so big that they could also invite their friends. Everyone laughed and had a really good time. + +Then one day, the two people decided to move out of the big box and start their own home together. But, every time they felt sad or lonely, they would come back together to the big box and just sit inside, holding hands and dreaming. + +The end! +Once there was an elderly man who was very tired. He needed to sit down and rest. He looked around for a seat but could not find one. He asked a 3 year old boy if he could please have a seat. The boy happily said yes and pointed to a nearby chair. The old man was so pleased and thanked the boy. He thanked him again and again and sat down with a smile on his face. He was so very grateful for the little boy and his kind gesture. +Once there was a clever tomcat called Tom. He lived in a house with a garden. Every day, he would play in the garden. + +One day, he noticed a long hose lying in his garden. He wanted to find a way to make it smaller. He tried to make it into a square but it was too hard. + +Then, he got a bright idea. He decided to fold the hose in half! He folded it up, over and over, until it looked like a small snake. He was very proud of what he had done. + +Tom liked the way the hose looked. He came up with a game, and loved it! Every time he played, he folded the hose in a different way. + +Tom was very clever. Thanks to his idea, the once long hose was now much easier to store and play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to zoom in the park with her friends. + +One day, Sally found a weird pie in the park. It was bright green and had funny smells around it. She was so curious and wanted to try it! + +Sally took a big bite out of the pie. It was very tasty and crunchy. She ran over to her friends and said, “Look, I’m eating a weird pie!†+ +All of Sally’s friends were so amazed that they all wanted to try the strange pie too. Quickly, they all zoomed back to the pie and started eating it together. + +Sally and her friends had lots of fun that day and ate lots of pie. They all agreed that the weird pie was delicious! +In the town there was a little girl. She was the happiest girl around. Everywhere she went, she would smile at everyone. Everyone in the town was so happy to see the little girl smiling like she did. + +One day, she was walking through the town and saw something strange. All around her there was sadness. Everywhere she looked it felt harsh. She was sad and afraid. + +Then she remembered something. She remembered why she was so happy; she remembered that she liked to make people smile. So with a smile on her face, she began to walk around the town, talking to everyone and sharing her happy stories with them. As she spoke, her smiled got bigger and bigger. + +Before she knew it, the whole town was smiling and the harshness disappeared. Seeing the happiness that she had brought in the town made the little girl smile even wider. And that, my friends, is how one little girl brought happiness to the whole town with just her smile. +Once upon a time there was a enormous yacht on the sea. Two little girls wanted to go and explore the big boat. They ran to the shore and splashed in the water. When they got to the yacht they were so excited. + +The girls saw the enormous boat and they tried to understand what it was. One little girl said it was a palace. The other little girl said it was a castle. They looked around and saw a flag on the boat. + +The girls found a rope ladder and they went up to the top of the boat. It was so fun! They laughed and saw all the sails on the yacht but they still didn't understand what it was. + +Finally, the girls asked their mom about the boat. She told them it was a enormous yacht and explained what it was. The girls were so happy to understand how special it was! +John and his friend Sam were very excited. They had something special on their minds. + +John looked at Sam and said, "Let's discuss what we can do". Sam nodded his head. + +John said he had some glue. Sam smiled and said that sounded like a great idea. + +John got the glue and they started to think about what they could do. + +They decided to make something bright and exciting. They put the glue on different pieces of paper and made a bright design. + +John and Sam looked at each other and smiled. They had discussed and made something wonderful together! +Once upon a time, there was a thin town. In the town, there lived a family of four. One day, the family decided to take a walk outside. As they were walking, they heard a loud rumbling above them. Looking up, they saw a big, dark cloud falling from the sky. + +The family laughed and watched as the cloud fell very quickly. The cloud started to get bigger and bigger, until it filled the entire town! Suddenly, the family felt some raindrops falling on them. + +The family cheered and cheered, jumping and spinning in the rain. They spent the rest of the day playing in the rain and laughing. When the sun went down, the rain had stopped falling. The town was very thin again. + +The family smiled. They enjoyed their day of playing in the falling rain. +Once upon a time there was a little flea who was so enthusiastic about life! Every day he would bounce around and twist around. He was an adventurous flea who loved to explore and learn as much as he could about the world around him. + +One day, he decided he wanted to try twisty jumps. He hopped in the air and twisted around in circles. The more he jumped and twisted, the more fun he had. He jumped up and twisted down. He twisted right and left. He jumped higher and higher! + +He thought it was the most fun game in the world. Every day he played jump and twist and was always so enthusiastic. He tried twisty jumps on the grass and up in the sky. Everywhere he went he tried jump and twist! + +One day he even jumped and twisted so much that he landed on a cloud and looked down at the world below. He saw all his friends running around, jumping and twisting and having so much fun! He was so happy to be able to share his enthusiasm with his friends and he jumped and twisted in the sky until sunset! +The sky was grey and it was raining. It had been raining all day, since morning. +Alice didn't like the rain. She made sure to take an umbrella with her when she went out. + +That night, Alice went to bed but something scared her. She had a nightmare. In her nightmare, she saw a huge monster coming after her. She screamed and ran, but it followed her everywhere. + +Alice was so afraid. She started to cry and called out for help. Then, just as suddenly as it had come, the monster disappeared! + +Alice was relieved. When she looked around, she noticed a tiny, cute, pink rabbit. It had come to comfort her while she was scared. Alice smiled, and the rabbit hopped away. + +Alice went back to sleep and the nightmare was gone. But she still remembered the cute rabbit that had helped her get through it all. +Once upon a time, there was a gray card. It was small, and no one could understand what was written on it. A 3 year old boy, Paul, saw the card and asked what it was. + +Paul's mom smiled and said, "This is a special card. It needs to be understood, not read." Paul looked at the card and tried to understand it, but he didn't know how. + +Paul's mom said, "Try closing your eyes and think. See if you can understand it without looking at it." Paul did as his mom said. He closed his eyes and thought about the card, and eventually he began to understand what it meant. + +It was a card that showed how much he was loved. It showed that his mom and dad thought he was special, and how much they cared for him. Paul opened his eyes, and then he smiled. Now he finally understood the card. +Once upon a time, there was a lively princess. She loved to play in the sun and dance with the birds. But one day she got lost. She wandered deep into the forest and could not find her way back. + +Luckily, a brave prince was there to save her. He ran through the forest, dodging trees and jumping over rocks. He found her just in time! + +The prince walked her home and made sure she was safe. The princess was very happy, and thanked the prince for saving her. He smiled and waved goodbye as the lively princess ran home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two nations. They were not friends, but they wanted to be. So, they decided to act sweetly to each other. + +The first nation sent some nice toys to the second nation and said, "Let's be friends!" The second nation was so excited and they acted sweetly too. They sent some yummy treats to the first nation. + +The two nations started talking to each other every day and soon they became the best friends. They acted sweetly towards each other and did nice things all the time. + +The two nations were now happy and were good friends forevermore. They promised to always act sweetly to each other and always be kind. The end. +Once upon a time there was a silly boy called Tom. He was so excited because today he was going to get pizza! He couldn't wait to try the yummy pizza! + +Tom rushed to the pizza shop with his mom. He was so excited that he couldn't stop bouncing up and down. When they reached the shop, he saw lots of big, round pizzas in the window. It made him even more excited! + +Tom's mom ordered a big pizza with his favorite toppings. They were delicious - tomatoes, cheese, and lots of sausage. Tom couldn't help but smile. He was so happy to have pizza! + +When they got home, they all ate the pizza together. It was so yummy! Tom was so happy that he almost burst with excitement. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a modern city filled with peace. Everyone in the city was so happy living with each other. But one day, all the peace started to disappear. The people in the city were scared, not knowing what to do. They had hoped that the peace would come back. + +They tried everything they could think of, but nothing worked. They asked everyone they could to help, but no one could make the peace come back. + +Just as the people began to lose hope, a special person came to the city. He had magical powers that were very strong. He said something special and waved his hand. Suddenly, the peace was back! Everyone was filled with joy and they hugged the special person. + +The special person smiled, then he disappeared. But the peace stayed with the people of that city forever. +Once upon a time, there was a blueberry. She was always so nervous, wondering what the day would bring. + +One day, she decided to go explore a nearby meadow. Suddenly, she heard a noise like nothing she had heard before. She froze in shock - it was a big, scary hose! It was spraying water all around her! + +Fortunately, the blueberry was small and light, so she was able to jump out of the way in time. The blueberry was really relieved that she was okay. + +Finally, she made it to the meadow. It was filled with lush grass, bright flowers and lots of buzzing bees. The blueberry spent the rest of the day playing, and she never felt so happy. +One day there was a girl named Kayla. She was very curious. She wanted to discover something secret. + +She looked around and quickly found a box. She opened the box and was surprised to see a laser inside. + +Kayla was very excited to play with it. She waved the laser around and saw something on the wall. It was a picture of a hidden castle! + +Kayla was astonished to see the picture and she couldn't wait to explore the castle. She quickly ran off and soon arrived at the castle. Inside, Kayla was miserable to find out it was all alone and empty. + +But then she saw something shining at the back of the castle. She went closer and saw that it was a door. She opened the door, and it revealed a room filled with toys and presents! Kayla was so excited and quickly ran in to explore. + +She played for hours and it was the best day of her life! +Once upon a time there was a person. They were a fancy person. They had a special job to do. + +The person went to the special place to do their job. When they got there, something very exciting happened. + +The person saw some fancy things. There were sparkly dresses, sparkly shoes and toys. The person was very happy because it was all so fancy. + +At the end of the day, the person went home with a big smile on their face. They had enjoyed all the fancy things they had seen and it made them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She was so brave that nothing scared her. One day, the little girl decided she wanted to go to church. She got dressed in her best clothes and went to the church. + +When she arrived, the church was so big and she could not see the top. She looked up and saw the stars twinkling in the night sky. She looked around and saw a lot of people wearing nice clothes. She smiled and waved to them. + +The brave little girl decided to find a seat. She looked around and saw an empty seat near the front of the church. She sat down and listened to the music. Everyone sang a song about being brave and the little girl sang along. + +She stayed for a long time and when it was time to go, she said goodbye. She was so glad that she had been brave enough to go to church! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy who was very curious. She would spend her days looking at the things around her and learning new things. + +One day, Amy was walking through the forest and she noticed a pile of lumber. She was so curious that she decided to take a closer look. She touched the wood and ran her hands over it. It felt so smooth, like it had been polished. + +When she asked her daddy about it later that night, he explained that lumber often gets polished so it looks nicer. He told Amy that she could polish the wood too if she wanted! + +Amy was so excited. She gathered some supplies from around the house and went back to the lumber. She polished and polished until the wood looked brand new. She was so proud of her work! + +The next day, Amy took her family back to the lumber so they could see her handy work. Everyone was very impressed with how shiny the wood looked. Amy had used her curious mind to help her use the simple verb of “polish†and make her lumber look beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a pink little bunny. The bunny was very happy but it was very lonely. Every day, the bunny looked for a friend to play with, but he never found anyone. +One day, the bunny heard a noise coming from the sky. He looked up and saw big fluffy clouds. Suddenly, the clouds started to disappear because the bunny had used up all the oxygen in the sky. +The bunny was very sad. He started crying and eventually fell asleep. When he woke up, he saw a group of other bunnies, all of them were pink too! +The bunny had found his friends. They ended up playing together all the time and they were never lonely. +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Emma and Jack. They were always together and loved to race each other. One day, Emma got a pepper from the market. It was shiny and red like a ruby. Emma was so excited that she decided to race Jack with it. + +When they started running, Jack was so envious of Emma's pepper that he tried to run faster to beat her. But Emma was much quicker and soon Jack was far behind. Emma was so excited to be the winner that she kept running with the pepper in her hand. + +But as Emma was running, she got a little too careless and bumped into a tree. The pepper fell on the ground and broke! Emma was sad, but Jack came over and gave her a hug and said that he would get her a new pepper from the market. + +The two friends then raced back home and laughed all the way home. They knew that the new pepper won't be as shiny as the old one, but the friendship between them will always be special. +Once upon a time there was an elderly flea. He went for a march around the park. He was a very brave flea, never scared of anything. He was on his march when he saw a little dog. The flea waved hello and the dog waved back. The flea was so delighted and quickly went over to the dog. He climbed up the dog's back and continued his march from there. But when the dog started to run, the flea lost his grip and fell off. The flea was alright though and soon found his way back on the ground and continued his march. He was so happy! He finished his march and went home feeling better than ever. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a pale little girl called Lucy. She was so very quiet and shy that no one ever heard her speak. + +One day, Lucy took a special journey. She went to a new room and when she arrived, she heard a warm and friendly voice. The voice said, "Welcome, Lucy!" + +Lucy was surprised and a little scared at first. She looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. Then the voice spoke again, this time reminding her that it was OK to speak. + +Finally, Lucy took a deep breath and timidly said, "Hello?". + +The voice replied, "Hello, Lucy! You are very welcome here." + +Lucy smiled. She felt a little bit braver now. She said, "Thank you. It is nice to meet you." + +And from then on, Lucy wasn't so afraid to speak anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little gorilla who loved to play. One day, the gorilla wanted to go on an adventure. But the mommy gorilla refused. She told the gorilla that it was not safe to wander far away. + +The little gorilla persisted though, and kept asking to go on the adventure. Finally, she had an idea - she asked her mom if she could take a friend. The mom gorilla thought about it and said yes. + +The little gorilla quickly ran to the jungle to find some friends. First, she asked the elephant, but he was too big to come along. Then, she asked the monkey, but he said he was too busy. Finally, she asked the lion, and he agreed to join her. + +The little gorilla and the lion started their adventure, but then the mommy gorilla appeared and refused to let them go. She was worried that the lion might hurt her child. So, the little gorilla and the lion had to stay in the jungle. But the little gorilla promised to explore a different part of the jungle one day soon. +Once there was a bald man. He was looking for something special. He asked his friends if they knew what it was and they all looked, but they couldn't find it. + +Finally, a small boy pointed to the man and said "I think it is a magnet". The bald man was so excited and asked the boy where he found it. + +The boy pointed to the ground and said "I found it in the dirt". The man thanked the boy and picked up the magnet. He was so excited and had a big smile on his face. + +The bald man held the magnet in his hand and thanked the boy for helping him. From then on, the bald man carried the magnet wherever he went. He was never without it. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to carry her violin. She would joyfully carry it everywhere she went. One day, while carrying her violin, she tripped and fell and the violin broke into pieces. When the girl saw this happen, she felt guilty. She knew she should have been more careful and she didn't want to make her parents mad. + +The girl was so sad that she wanted to fix her violin. She asked her mom if it could be fixed, but her mom said she didn't have the money. The girl was disappointed, but her mom said she knew of somebody who could help. + +The girl was excited when her mom arranged for her to get her violin fixed. She was so happy that she carried it to the violin shop. After some work, the violin was fixed! The girl was so glad and grateful. + +She happily carried her violin home and vowed to never let it out of her sight. She wouldn't ever want to feel guilty again. So the girl enjoyed carrying her violin, and taking care of it always. The End. +Once upon a time there was a wide field. In the middle of the field was a tree. Every day, an animal would come to the tree and pick its fruit. + +One day, a stupid animal came to the tree. It was bigger than the other animals, and it wanted to eat all of the fruit. The animal kept taking more and more fruit, until the tree was almost empty. + +The other animals were mad, so they decided to do something. They began to shout, "No more fruit for the stupid animal!" But the animal just laughed and kept taking fruit. + +The other animals kept shouting and the tree began to get angry. Suddenly, the tree began to stretch up into the sky. It kept increasing until it was much bigger than the stupid animal. It blocked the sun and the other animals were safe. + +From then on, the other animals were happy. The stupid animals were never able to get to the tree again! +Once upon a time there was a tough alligator who loved to speed through the swamp. Every day he would swim as fast as he could, leaving a big splash behind him. All the other alligators in the swamp were amazed at how fast he could swim and everyone wanted to try it too. +One day, all the alligators gathered together. They wanted to have a race to find out who was the fastest! The tough alligator was very excited and pumped his legs and arms with all his might. He sped ahead of the others and won the race! Everyone cheered and congratulated him on his victory. +The tough alligator felt so proud of himself for winning the race and now everyone wanted to race him. So the alligators started racing each other every day and the tough alligator was always the winner! He loved racing and being the fastest in the swamp. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a picture room. In the picture room, there was a sad basket. It was always alone. Some days it would feel really lonely. + +One day, something special happened. A light began to appear in the room. It was so bright! It made the room look different. + +The light floated near the basket. Then, something even more special appeared. It was a fairy! She was smiling and wearing a sparkly dress. + +The fairy used her magic so that the basket could be happy again. Suddenly, the basket felt excited and not so sad anymore. + +The fairy flew away and the light disappeared. But the basket stayed happy. It knew the fairy would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boat that wanted to escape. It was important for the boat to get away. So it set sail on the blue sea. The boat rocked back and forth in the waves. The wind blew against the boat, but the boat kept going. + +Finally, the boat saw land. It was an island, far away from where the boat had started. The boat sailed closer and closer until it reached the shore. + +The boat was safe. It had escaped to the island. It was important for the boat to get away and find safety. + +The boat was happy, it had found its escape. The boat would stay on the island forever and never have to worry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She liked sweets and one day Mia went to the shop. The shopkeeper had some cheap cream that Mia wanted to buy. But when she took it off of the shelf it split in her hands! + +Mia wasn't sure what to do. She was too embarrassed to ask for help. So, in the end she decided to buy some other sweets instead. She picked out a really big lollipop and went home with it. + +At home Mia asked her mum if she could go to the shop again to buy more cream. Her mum said yes and gave her some money. So Mia went back to the shop and bought two pots of cream - but this time she made sure to be very careful. + +When Mia got back home she ate one of the pots of cream right away. It was so sweet and delicious! She put the other pot in the fridge to enjoy later. + +Mia learned not to be so careless with cheap cream! From that day on, she was always very careful whenever she handled anything breakable. +One day, a little boy decided to take a walk. As he walked, he saw a big alligator in the water. The alligator had a normal size, not too big and not too small. + +The little boy was scared. He ran away as fast as he could. But as soon as he ran away, the alligator swam after him! + +The little boy was even more scared, but he kept running. He ran and ran until he got to his house. He quickly closed the door, and the alligator had to stay outside. + +The little boy was safe. He had beat the alligator! But he was still a bit scared, so he decided to just stay inside. + +He never took a walk near the alligator ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy who loved to read. Everywhere he went, he always took his dictionary with him. + +One day, he decided to become even better at reading and so he set off on an adventure. + +He explored the world, searching for the best books he could find. Everywhere he went, people were surprised at how clever he was. + +He read and read, 'til he found the best book of all. It was filled with big and difficult words that he had never seen before. But that didn’t stop him, he kept reading and soon he had become the cleverest reader in the world! + +His dictionary had helped him become a champion reader and everyone celebrated his success. It was a truly magical moment and the dictionary was even more special now. +Once there was a little girl who had a dream. She dreamed that she could turn her toy car into a real one. She tried and tried to make it happen but she couldn't do it on her own. + +One day, a magic fairy appeared and saw the little girl's dream. She said she could help and waved her wand. Suddenly, the little girl's toy car turned into a real one! + +But then the girl realised something was strange. The car was fake; it had no engine and it could not go. The magic fairy said she was sorry and waved her wand again. With a 'poof!' the fake car turned back into a toy. + +The little girl was sad but also glad. Even though the dream didn't come true, she still enjoyed pretending. At least, with her toy car, she could drive down make-believe roads and explore her imagination. +Once there was an old man who was very restless. He had never tasted a strawberry in his life and it made him sad. He had heard that strawberries were very delicious so one day he decided to go and find some. He searched everywhere but he couldn't find a single strawberry. + +The old man was getting very tired and frustrated so he stopped to rest. He was just about to give up when he spotted something red in the grass. He looked more closely and it was a strawberry. He picked it up and was so happy. + +He tasted the strawberry and it was the best thing he had ever eaten. He wanted to share it with everyone so he could help them not suffer from never having the chance to taste a strawberry. He ate the strawberry and smiled, happy that nobody would have to suffer from being unable to taste such a delicious fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a charming kitty. His name was Jog. Jog loved to play games all day long. His favorite game was to chase yarn! + +Every morning, Jog would jump out of bed and race around the house in search of yarn. He chased it everywhere from the kitchen to the garden. Jog was super fast! + +One day Jog was so excited when he found some soft, colorful yarn. He jumped around and around it for a long time. He had so much fun! + +After the game, Jog went to take a nap. He was tired from all of his jogging adventures. From then on, Jog loved playing with yarn. He always kept a ball of it beside his bed in case he ever felt like jogging again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave soldier. He was wearing a bright red coat and a tall hat. The soldier always wanted to play games. One day, he heard a large sound in the sky. It was a yummy ice-cream. He quickly ran to get it. But it was too high to reach. + +The brave soldier tried to jump, but he couldn't get the ice-cream. He tried and tried, but eventually, he had to give up. He felt sad, until he noticed a tree nearby. He had an idea! He climbed the tree and broke off one of it's branches. Then, he used it to pick up the yummy ice-cream. + +The soldier was very happy. He quickly ate the ice-cream and ran off to play. He never forgot what he had done, and proudly shared his story with everyone he knew. +Mama had something important to tell her two children. She wanted to warn them. + +"Look," Mama said, pointing to the big, tall fridge, "You must never open this fridge. It is very scary inside." Mama's voice was serious and her children nodded quietly. + +Mama warned them that the fridge was not like other fridges. It was full of potions and bubbling liquids, and it was dangerous. + +"As soon as I say it's okay, you can open it," she said, giving the fridge a worried look. "But only when I say it's okay." + +So the two children knew not to open the scary fridge. They knew Mama was looking out for them and that it was best to listen to her warning. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had lots of skin - some soft and some tough. She enjoyed playing outside, jumping and laughing. + +One day she looked around and noticed that nothing was as creative as her skin. She suggested to her mom and dad that they find something creative they could do with her skin. + +Her dad said that they could make a painting! He said they could paint a picture on her skin using special paint and colored pens. She thought this sounded fun, so she agreed to try it! + +They got some paint and her dad helped her create a picture on her skin. She was very proud of how the painting looked, and it felt good too. + +From that day on, the girl was always looking for fun and creative things to do with her skin - something she never thought was possible before. +Once upon a time, there was a family with a gate in front of their house. Every day the mom, dad and their little kid would go in and out of the gate. + +One day the kid forgot to close the gate. Very soon, two little puppies came and they wanted to play. Everyone in the family loved the puppies. They were so happy! + +But then something bad happened. The mom and dad got very sick. They had to stay in bed and the little kid had to take care of them and look after the house. + +The kid was so sad. He was so sad that tears filled his eyes. He felt so bitter and alone. He cried and cried. + +Suddenly, he heard something. He looked outside and there were the two puppies. They were licking his tears away! They loved him and the kid was so happy. + +Every day for a long time, the two puppies would come to the gate to keep him company. They loved and comforted him until the mom and dad got better. The little kid never forgot how much they loved him. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who wanted to go on an adventure. So the bunny followed a long carpet all the way out of its burrow. The carpet was red and it seemed to go on forever. + +The bunny hopped along the carpet but it soon got very uncomfortable. It was too hot and the carpet was bumpy. The bunny started to get very tired, so it curled up and went to sleep. + +While it was sleeping, a dog came along and sniffed out the bunny. The dog started to bark and the bunny woke up. The bunny was so scared that it hopped away. It followed the carpet all the way home. + +The bunny was happy to be back in its burrow. Safe and sound. And it never followed that uncomfortable carpet again. +Jimmy Mouse and Simon Cat were the best of friends. One day, Jimmy wanted to introduce Simon to something special. He brought out a stack of blocks. + +Jimmy said to Simon: "I'm going to teach you a new game!" Simon was excited. + +Jimmy helped Simon stack the blocks quickly. When the block tower was high and firm, Jimmy smiled and said:"Now, let's play!" + +Simon was a bit scared, because he didn't know the rules. But Jimmy explained. "We take turns and knock down the blocks. Try to knock them down as fast as possible." + +Simon felt more confident. He watched as Jimmy knocked down the tower. Then it was his turn. Simon took a deep breath and pushed! All the blocks came crashing down! + +Simon was so excited about the game. He and Jimmy played for hours. It was one of their favorite games. +Once there was a little girl named Bella. She was a happy little girl who loved to play. Today, Bella was playing her favorite sport: baseball. + +But today something was different. She was wearing a red shirt and she had a special surprise. It was a hug from her mom! With the hug, Bella felt brave and strong. + +So, Bella grabbed her baseball bat and ran to the field. She was determined to hit a home run. She swung and--BAM!--the ball flew across the field. Everyone in the bleachers cheered for her. + +Bella trotted around the bases to make her home run. When she was done, she saw her mom running onto the field. They hugged and celebrated together. What a red and happy moment! +Once there was a girl named Susie. She was very independent. Everyone admired her for it. +Susie loved to wear bright colors. One day, she got a special dress with a pretty bow. She was so excited to put it on that she wore it every day. + +Susie felt so brave when she wore her bow that she decided to explore the world. She went so many places and tried so many new things. Everywhere Susie went, she was determined to be independent. + +Susie enjoyed wearing her bow so much that she even put one on her cat! It looked so darling on her pet that everyone wanted to take pictures of it. Susie and her cat were the most fashionable pair around town. + +In the end, Susie loved wearing her bow and feeling independent. Every time she put it on, she went off to explore the world again. +Once there was a generous little mouse who liked to explore the world around him. One day the mouse went on a big adventure, looking around a big garden. Suddenly, he noticed a strange, tall statue. The mouse was so curious that he went right up to it. + +But as he got closer and closer, the mouse started to sneeze! The mouse couldn't help it, as he was allergic to the grass in the garden. He sneezed and sneezed until his nose was very red and his eyes were all watery. + +But when the mouse looked up again, he was amazed! There was a big, shiny coin at the feet of the statue, and the mouse excitedly grabbed it and put it in his pocket. He had put his sneezing to good use! + +The mouse was very thankful to the generous statue for the coin he received, so from that day on he always said hello to it when he walked past and he never forgot to be generous himself. +Once upon a time there was a green hat. It was so special that it could sail through the air. The hat flew over the trees and saw some animals. + +The hat was excited to explore. It sailed past the flowers and over a lake. The water was so blue and sparkly. + +The hat kept sailing and saw a rainbow. All the colors in the sky were so beautiful. + +The hat stayed in the sky and watched the clouds float by. Finally, the hat sailed home and the adventure was over. But it was exciting and the hat couldn't wait to sail again. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious wizard who entered a trade. He had never been seen before and everyone was wondering about his arrival. + +The wizard was carrying a bag filled with something hidden inside. Everyone was curious to find out what was inside the bag, but no one dared to ask the wizard. + +The wizard placed the bag on the ground and opened it. Suddenly, everyone in the trade was amazed upon seeing its contents. There were sparkly gems and shiny stones! Everyone was so excited that they started playing with the gems and stones. + +The wizard then gave a secret message to everyone at the trade. He said that if they were brave enough to solve the mystery he was carrying, they would get an even greater reward. Everyone was eager to solve the mystery and started asking questions. + +The wizard left the trade and disappeared into the night. Everyone at the trade was left with an even greater mystery, still trying to figure out the secret message. +Once upon a time there was a wardrobe that was very popular. Everyone wanted to have it because it was so special. The wardrobe was magical and could shrink people, if they stood inside it. + +The wardrobe was so popular that it had lots of people lining up to try it. A 3-year-old child was so excited to try it, but was too little to reach the door. But then the wardrobe shrank down to the child's size so the child could step inside. The child was so amazed, as the wardrobe started to grow back to its original size! + +The wardrobe continued to be popular, bringing lots of adventurous kids to its door. The child was so happy to be able to enjoy the magical wardrobe anytime it wanted. And everyone was amazed by how the wardrobe could shrink and grow back to its original size. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, named Jim and Jane. They liked playing together in the park and walking around the lake. One day during one of their usual strolls, they stumbled upon a mysterious pebble. The pebble was grey and sparkled in the sun. + +Jim and Jane stopped to discuss the strange pebble. Jim didn't know what it was but Jane thought it might be magical. Jim said that it could be from a far away place and Jane agreed that it looked really special. + +Suddenly the mysterious pebble started to glow! Jim and Jane were very surprised and even a bit scared but then, after a few seconds, the pebble stopped glowing and the two best friends just laughed. They each decided to take a pebble home to remember the strange and mysterious experience they had. They held the pebbles close and they said goodbye, sure to tell everyone they knew about their spectacular day. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They were out for a drive in their vehicle. Jack was feeling very angry and started to shout and yell. He was so angry that he began to weep. Jill could see that Jack was really upset and she comforted him with a hug. Even though Jack was still feeling angry, he stopped weeping. They drove home in the vehicle and stopped to get ice cream. Jack and Jill laughed and enjoyed the ice cream together. They returned home happy and no longer angry! +Once upon a time there was a spider. She went out looking for food. She spotted a tasty bug, so she spun her web. But it didn't work so she felt sad. + +Suddenly the spider heard a sound in the leaves. It was coming closer, and she was worried. But what was it? She peeked out of her web, and to her surprise she saw a friendly face! + +It was a successful cat, and he was ready to help. He showed the spider another way to catch her food. The cat revealed his secret: if you spin a web around the bug, you will reach your goal. + +The spider felt so excited, so she spun her web again. This time it was successful! The bug got stuck in the web, and the spider enjoyed her tasty meal. + +The spider smiled and thanked the kind cat for revealing his secret. From then on, the cat and spider were friends. They would meet often, and share stories about their successful hunts. +Once upon a time there was a jeep who was very enthusiastic. He liked to explore the world around him. One day he decided to go on an adventure. He drove through a forest, over some hills and through a river. + +As he drove he saw all sorts of fascinating things. He found a tree with bright yellow leaves and a stream where the water sparkled. He felt like he could explore forever. + +Eventually he decided to turn back. On the way home he stopped at a meadow filled with beautiful flowers. He was so happy to be able to explore the world around him. And he decided that whenever he could he would go on an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He was so young that he was only three years old. He loved to explore outside. One day, he decided to go far into the woods. He had never been away from his mom or dad before, but he wanted to go wild and explore. + +The woods were different from what he expected. He saw animals he had never seen before - big birds, strange bugs, and lots of trees. He found a big hill and decided to climb it. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. He was so proud of himself. + +From the top of the hill, he could see so much. He had never seen so much wild before. He wanted to stay in the woods forever, but he knew he had to go back home soon. He waved goodbye to the woods and started his adventure back home. + +He made it home safely and was so excited to tell his mom and dad all about his trip. He remembered that he had gone wild and had a lot of fun. He wouldn't forget his wild adventure ever again! +Once upon a time there was a group of animals. All the animals were very tired and began to yawn. One of them, a big bear, said something that the other animals thought was disgusting. They decided to get away from him, so they ran away. + +The bear felt bad that the animals didn't like what he said. He thought about apologizing, but he was too tired. He just sat and yawned. He looked around and saw that the group of animals had all gone far away. + +He was so lonely and began to sob. Soon all he wanted to do was sleep. So he curled up and closed his eyes. Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, one of the animals returned. She had heard the bear sobbing, thought it was sad and decided to come back to him. + +The animal snuggled up to the bear and said it was ok. The bear smiled and thanked her. The two of them laid down together and soon fell asleep. From that day onward, the group of animals would never forget the bear. Even when things got tough, the group would remember the bear's kind and caring heart. +Mandy and Ben were brother and sister. Every year for Christmas, their mum made them ornaments. She used special thread and beads to make them. They were very beautiful. + +One year, Mandy's ornament was made out of glass. It was so fragile that it had to be weighed with special tools. It felt very light in Mandy's hands. + +On Christmas morning, Mandy and Ben were so excited to hang their ornaments on the Christmas tree. Mandy's shone in the sun, giving the tree a special sparkle. + +Mandy and Ben were so proud of the ornament their mum had made! Every year on Christmas, they knew it would be special. +Once there was a little girl named Lizzy who loved to play all the time. She'd run and laugh and never wanted to quit, no matter how tired she was. But one day, she stopped running and felt very uncomfortable. + +Lizzy's mom sat beside her and asked why she had quit. Lizzy said she was just feeling down, like she was missing something. Her mom then hugged her and said that what she was feeling was love. She said love was such a wonderful force that it could make anyone feel better, and that Lizzy should never quit when it came to love! + +Lizzy smiled and kissed her mom. She knew that when she felt uncomfortable, the power of love could still bring a smile to her face. From that day on, Lizzy never quit loving. She spread love and kindness wherever she went, and her warm heart always made her feel happy. +Mum and Dad were out in the reliable lawn. They were counting the numbers. They used the number one and then the number two and then the number three. Mum said to Dad it was time for a break and so Dad jumped up and said he would play a game. + +Dad put one hand behind his back and in his other hand he had some small objects. He asked Mum to tell him the numbers that he had in his hand. Mum said "One, two, and three!" Dad smiled and said he had guessed right. + +Next, they saw a lawnmower in the reliable lawn. Dad said that it was time to mow the lawn and he sat in the lawnmower. He started counting the numbers again as he mowed the lawn - one, two, three. He drove the lawnmower around, then back and forth, quickly counting all the numbers until the lawn was mowed. Mum smiled and praised Dad for being so reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny. The bunny was super happy and had a big, harmless smile on its face. All of a sudden, the bunny saw something that made it freeze! + +It was a giant snowman! The bunny was never so close to something so big! The snowman smiled at the bunny with its two big coal eyes. The bunny just stood there, frozen. It was too scared to move. + +But then the snowman waved its snow arm and the bunny felt safe. It didn't have to be scared anymore! The snowman was harmless and friendly. The bunny knew that it could trust it. + +Soon enough, the bunny felt brave enough to hop closer for a hug. Snowman and bunny hugged for a long time, until the bunny's warmth melted the snowman into a puddle of snow. + +The bunny smiled and hopped away, feeling very happy. It knew that it made a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie. Sophie was very happy and always made her mommy and daddy smile. One day, Sophie went to the park with her family. She saw lots of bikes, swings, and slides. She wanted to try them all. + +So Mommy and Daddy said it was time to go. Sophie was sad, but she remembered that she got a big hug from Mommy and Daddy before they left. It made her feel better. + +When they got home, Mommy said it was time to take a nap. Mommy tucked her in and said, "Remember to take your nap so you're ready for tomorrow." So Sophie snuggled up in her blankie and had sweet dreams. + +When she woke up, Sophie remembered that tomorrow was a special day. She was so excited! Sophie jumped up and ran to Mommy and Daddy for a big hug. She was ready for tomorrow! +The fox was always hungry and seldom had enough food. Today it was extra hungry and it urged itself to look for something delicious. It slinked through the thick forest until it spotted a small, warm pepper! + +Excitedly, the fox took a bite from the pepper. Warm juice ran down its face as it ate every last bit. Suddenly, its hunger was satisfied and it relaxed happily. + +The fox looked towards the sun and thanked it for the warm and delicious pepper. Now it had enough energy to keep on walking for the rest of the day. When the sun set, it slinked off into the forest and slept soundly, full and excited for the next day and whatever food the sun would provide. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady. She loved to sit in her house by the window. She was very happy there! Every day she would sit in the same chair and look out that window. + +One day, a curious 3 year old boy wanted to come and visit the elderly lady. He opened the door carefully and peeked in. He saw the elderly lady, sitting in her chair by the window. She was smiling at the sun. + +The little boy stayed to watch the lady for a while. She kept gazing out of the window. He was mesmerized by her gentle smile. + +The little boy was soon joined by his mother. She thanked the elderly lady for sharing her beautiful smile with him. The little boy said goodbye to the elderly lady and they left, but he will always remember that special moment by the window. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl called Lisa. Lisa was very modest. Every day she went to the stream to play. One day, she decided to have a bath. In her hand she had a piece of soap. She put it in the water and watched it splash. Lisa was happy as the soap made lots of bubbles. She had a fun time playing with the bubbles. When she finished playing, she jumped out of the stream and dried off in the sun. She was all sparkling clean from head to toe. Lisa felt happy and content. + +The end! +Bob was a three year old boy who loved to visit the dentist. Every time he went, the dentist would permit him to pick out a toy from the prize jar. + +This time when Bob visited the dentist, he was excited because he'd lost his first tooth. The dentist was also happy for Bob and said the new tooth he was growing in looked very normal. + +After the dentist checked Bob's mouth, he gave Bob permission to pick something out of the toy jar. Bob chose a shiny rainbow-coloured car that he wanted to take home. + +The dentist said goodbye and gave Bob a hug, but not before reminding him to take good care of his new tooth. Bob was happy that he got a good report from the dentist and a new toy to take home. He knew he'd have to brush and floss every day to make sure his tooth stayed healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal guard. He was very quiet and always listened carefully. Everyone knew he was loyal and would protect them if they ever needed help. + +One day, the guard heard a strange noise coming from the forest. He paused and listened very carefully. Then he realized it was a child crying. + +The guard quickly went into the forest and found a little three year old girl. She was scared and all alone. The guard gave her a big hug and reassured her that she was safe. + +He picked her up and carried her back to the village. On the way, the guard listened to her story and found out that her parents had gone looking for food and never returned. + +The guard was extra careful and loyal to the little girl. He made sure that she was safe and had everything she needed. Everyone was very grateful and thanked the guard for his loyalty and protection. +Once there was a boy who lived by a stream. He loved to play in the stream, but he was always too small to fit under the bridge. He was very envious of the bigger children who could fit under the bridge, and he wished that he was bigger so he could fit. + +One day, his wish came true. He grew a little taller and finally he fit under the bridge. He was so excited to try it out, so he went to the stream and crawled under the bridge. It was fun! He stayed there for a while, playing and enjoying his new discovery. + +From then on, he visited the stream every day and enjoyed playing under the bridge. He was no longer envious of the bigger children, because he was big enough to fit, too! +One day there was a little girl who wanted to help her mom. She took a bowl and went to the counter. She looked up and saw her mom pouring a liquid into a jug. The little girl wanted to do the same, so she took the jug and asked her mom if she could pour. Her mom said yes, so the little girl started pouring the liquid. As she was pouring, some of the liquid started to spill off the edge of the jug and onto the table. The little girl felt ashamed and stopped pouring. Her mom smiled and said that it was ok and that everyone makes mistakes. She got a cloth and wiped the table clean. Her mom was proud of her for trying and said she was a big help. The little girl was so happy and felt proud of herself. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old and she was very curious. Every day she liked to explore her house and she always found something new and weird. One day she was exploring her mom's room. She saw something shiny next to the bed. + +She picked it up and it was a tube. She squeezed it and then makeup came out! It was pink and sparkly and she found it very interesting. She began to draw all over the walls with it, making funny shapes and pictures. + +The mom saw what had happened and she was very surprised! She was not mad though and she just laughed. She said, "It's ok, but maybe next time you should use your crayons!" + +Then the little girl found something even weirder - her dad's shoe! She lifted it up and started to squeeze it, trying to see what would happen. But it didn't do anything. She smiled and put it back, before carrying on with her exploration. +Once upon a time there was a fair crown that bloomed in a beautiful field. It was so lovely and sparkled in the sunlight. Every day the fair crown would bloom and sparkle so brightly. + +One day, a 3 year old boy was walking in the field and saw the fair crown. He was so excited and ran over to it. He wanted to pick it and bring it home. He carefully plucked the fair crown from the ground and held it close. + +The 3 year old boy was amazed by its beauty and he proudly wore it on his head like a king. Everywhere he went, he showed it to everyone, beaming with joy. He was so proud of his fair crown! + +The boy kept the crown with him wherever he went, and it kept blooming and sparking in the sunshine. The 3 year old boy was so happy to have the fair crown and it kept him company always. +Once there was a boy who had a very interesting uniform. It was all colorful and shiny, and it made him feel very special. + +One day he put on his uniform, but something strange happened. Slowly, the uniform started to shrink! The boy could not believe his eyes! + +He tried to stretch the uniform, but it just kept shrinking. He started to panic, and tried to figure out what to do. + +Suddenly, he remembered his mom telling him about a special solution she had. He ran to her, and she put some of the solution on his uniform. + +After a few moments, the uniform started to grow again! The boy was so relieved, and he could not believe how his mom had fixed it. He hugged her and thanked her! +Once there was a small boy called Thomas. He was three years old and loved to play! + +One day, Thomas wanted to go outside and play with his friends. But he had to wait because his Mum said it was too late. Thomas was so sad - he didn't want to delay any longer. + +When finally, it was time for Thomas to go outside, he was tired. His tiredness made everything so dull. He didn't feel like running, jumping or even talking. + +But luckily, his Mum saw the look of tiredness in his face. She suggested they all get into the car and go for a drive in the countryside. This was the best idea! + +As they drove down the winding roads, they saw lots of green rolling hills and trees in the distance. Beeping and shining insects welcomed them to their secret world of beauty. + +Thomas was not so tired and dull any more. He had a big smile on his face as he jumped out of the car and ran around with his friends. It felt like a new adventure! +Mom and dad took baby to the beach. It was so exciting! Baby wanted to climb on the sand, so mom and dad helped him. The sand was soft and cool. Baby climbed to the top of the sand dune. He felt so brave and strong! + +Suddenly, baby could hear a noise coming from the sea. It was loud and fierce. Baby was scared, but mom and dad held his hands. They showed him it was just a friendly wave coming in to the beach. Baby laughed and watched the waves coming in and out. The wave was so big and powerful! + +When baby got too tired, mom and dad carried him back to the car. He had a great time on the beach. He knew his adventure was something to remember. +Once there was a sweet girl called Lily. Lily loved to play but she had no toys. She was sad and sorry. She asked her mom and dad for some toys, but all they had was some cardboard. + +Lily was disappointed, but she decided to use the cardboard and create something of her own. She used scissors to cut the cardboard and it made different shapes. She had so much fun! + +Lily kept playing and creating but soon she felt hungry. She was scared to leave her cardboard, so she thought of something. She quickly used the cardboard to build a box. She tried to squeeze inside. She was so small that she was able to fit inside without any trouble. + +Lily then went to get some food and when she returned, she was shocked to see that her box was gone. She realized that she had left it behind and quickly started to feel very sorry. + +Just then, she saw her mom and dad giving her the box back. They had minded her box and had brought it back for her. + +Lily was so thankful to them. From that day forward, she never forgot to mind her stuff. +One day, Joe and his mommy went on a vacation. They packed their bags and said goodbye to their house. Joe was so excited! He was so alert and ready for an adventure. + +Joe and his mommy drove and drove until they arrived at their new destination. Joe looked out of the window and saw the ocean. He quickly jumped out of the car and ran towards the beach. Joe was having the best time! + +Joe and his mommy explored the beach, looking for seashells and colorful rocks. They also found a crab and a turtle! Joe was having so much fun but was very alert for any new things he could find. + +But the best thing that Joe found on vacation was a new friend. His name was Sam and he was also three years old. Joe and Sam played in the sand and enjoyed their time together. They laughed and laughed until their mommies said it was time to go. + +Joe and his mommy drove home and the whole way Joe was so thankful he found a new friend on vacation. +Once upon a time there was a cabinet. It was a very attractive cabinet with a beautiful, shiny red door. + +Inside the cabinet was something special. It was a surprise just for Rebecca. Rebecca loved surprises very much. + +Inside the cabinet was a teddy bear. She knew it belonged to her. Rebecca was so happy, she couldn't believe it! She hugged the teddy bear tight. She knew it belonged to her and she belonged to it. + +Rebecca was never too far away from her special teddy bear. It made her feel special and important. She felt like she belonged, just like the teddy bear belonged in the cabinet. +Once there was a wealthy family. They had a special pass to a beautiful garden. One day the family went on a trip to the garden. It was spring time, so everywhere they looked the garden was alive with blooming flowers, chirping birds and buzzing bees. + +The family enjoyed visiting the garden and spending time by the lake. They watched as the fish swam around in the crystal clear water. Soon, it was time to leave, but the family knew they could come back again soon. + +Before they left, the family stopped by the large meadow that was filled with colorful wildflowers. Everything was so alive and beautiful in springtime. The family knew they were very lucky to have such a special pass to this beautiful garden. It was the perfect way to enjoy the colors and joy of springtime. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved spending time in her garden. She was always very enthusiastic when she was outside, smiling and talking to all the animals. + +One day, her parents said it was time to leave the garden. She felt sad but she listened to them. She gave the garden one last hug before she walked away. + +The girl followed her parents and made sure she stayed close. After a little while she got excited because she could see the garden again. + +This time she was more enthusiastic than ever. She ran through the garden, playing and laughing with all the animals. + +The girl stayed until it was time to leave again and she was happy knowing she could always come back. The garden was her special place and she would always enjoy going there. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. One day he was walking in a mysterious forest and he suddenly saw a magnet. Joe got curious about the magnet so he picked it up. It was so powerful that it was able to make small rocks stick to it. Joe found it very interesting and wanted to keep it. + +Joe took the magnet home with him and showed it to his parents. His parents were amazed and told Joe that he could keep it. Joe put the magnet in his toy box and it stayed there for a while. + +One day, the magnet started behaving in a very mysterious way. It seemed to be calling Joe and pointing in one direction. Joe was so curious that he decided to follow it. + +The magnet led him to the top of a hill where a beautiful princess was waiting. Joe was in love and asked the princess to marry him. The princess happily said “Yesâ€. + +So, with the help of the mysterious magnet, Joe and the princess got married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a favourite cushion. It was her favourite because it was soft and cosy. Every day, she liked to take it outside and wave it around in the wind. + +One day, a lady came over to the girl and said hello. She was friendly, and she asked the little girl why she was so proud of her cushion. The girl replied, "I like it so much because it's so soft and cosy!" The lady smiled, and said that she was proud of the little girl too. + +The girl felt so happy. She continued to wave the cushion around, and when it was time to go back inside, she held it tightly and hugged it against her chest. + +The next day, the little girl was still feeling proud of her cushion. She waved it around again, this time a little more proudly than before. She was very proud of her cushion, and she was sure that everyone who saw it would love it too. +Once, there was a boy. He was very foolish. + +One day, the boy wanted to take a photo. But he didn't have a camera, so he pulled out an old sack. He looked through the sack and found a photo. + +The boy was so happy! He quickly ran outside and took the photo of a beautiful flower. It was so pretty! + +Then, the boy went back inside and looked in the sack again. He found some other things too, like crayons, a toy car and a teddy bear. + +The boy had a wonderful time playing with all of his things from the old sack. But now he knew, that being wise and careful was much better than being foolish. +Once upon a time there was a tall rubber tree. It was so tall, it touched the sky. The tree included many rubber leaves, and rubber fruit. Every morning the little birds would fly down and sing sweetly. The fruit was so juicy and delicious. + +One day, a little girl with bouncy blonde hair came to the tree. She was just 3 years old and so excited to see the tree. She reached out to touch the rubber leaves, and then she sat down beneath the tree and ate the delicious rubber fruit. + +The little girl was so happy, she wrote a message in a bottle and sent it off to the sea. The bottle included a message for all the rubber trees in the world - that they should always be tall, and include rubber leaves and fruit for everyone to enjoy. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He was 3 years old. He wanted to learn to bow. Every day Jack's mom took him to the park. + +At the park Jack saw a big girl. She was very bossy. She said to Jack, "Hey! I'm the bow master! I can teach you how to bow!" + +Jack said yes and the girl showed him how to bow. He tried and tried, but it was very hard. He just couldn't get it. Then the girl said, "I have an idea. Mail yourself in a cell!" + +So Jack did. He put himself in a cell, and suddenly he could bow. Jack's mom was so proud! From that day on he was the best bower at the park. +Once upon a time, a brilliant sheep lived on a farm. Every day, she grazed on the green grass and enjoyed the sun shining down. + +One day, the sheep decided to have some fun. She began to jump and twist around the meadow. She jumped and twisted and twirled in the air. + +The farmer watched the sheep in amazement. He had never seen a sheep twist and jump like this before. But the sheep had a brilliant idea and she carried on jumping and twisting. + +The farmer couldn't believe his eyes and he laughed with joy. Soon, other sheep began to join in and they all twisted, jumped and twirled with the brilliant sheep. It was a fun sight to see. + +The happy farmer thanked the sheep for the twisty show and he laughed the whole way home. +One day, a mom and a dad took their little girl to the park. She was nervous. She hadn't been to the park for a long time. + +When they got there, the dad lifted her up and put her on a stand. It was tall and wobbly. The little girl was even more nervous. + +But then the dad said she could wash her hands. So the little girl was very happy. She washed her hands with the water from the stand. She watched the water go round and round and when she was done, she felt much better. + +The dad picked her up again and they went to the playground. The little girl had lots of fun and played with her friends. She was not nervous anymore. + +The mom and dad were so happy to see their little girl having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a nut. He was very filthy and needed a wash. He asked around to find a place to have a bath. Everyone said that the river was the best place. + +So he went to the river, feeling excited. He hopped into the cool water and let it wash all over him. He tumbled around and his dirt got washed away. He felt so clean! + +The other nuts in the river were so happy to see him clean. They all said that he was the cleanest nut they had ever seen. Everyone wanted to be his friend because he was so nice and shiny. + +The nut was so happy. He had found the perfect place to wash. From then on, he visited the river every day and stayed nice and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very obedient. She always followed her mum's rules and never caused any trouble. But one day, she wanted to go to the park and play but her mum said no. The little girl was sad, but she nodded and did as she was told. + +The next day, her mum had a special surprise for her. She made a delicious sandwich and took the little girl to the park! The little girl was so excited she could hardly stand it! She thanked her mum, who smiled and nodded back to her. + +At the park, they had so much fun. The little girl played on the swings and the slides and even went down the slide with her mum. It was the best day ever! + +On the way home, the little girl thanked her mum again. Her mum patted her on the head and said that she was very proud of her for being so obedient. The little girl smiled and nodded in agreement. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once, there was a mommy and daddy who loved each other very much. They wanted to take a picture of themselves to remember how much love they have for each other. The mommy and daddy went to the store to buy a camera. It was a fine camera! + +When they got home, they put the camera on a tripod and set it up. Then, they took a big smiley and hugged each other. The camera clicked, and the mommy and daddy had a picture of their love. + +Every day, the mommy and daddy looked at the picture and remembered how much they love each other. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He was so old, he was almost like a grandpa! He was in the park one day and his shoe fell off. He looked around and couldn't find it. He was so sad. + +Suddenly, he saw something springing out of the ground. He took a closer look and, to his surprise, it was his shoe! He was so happy and he put it back on his foot. + +The old man thanked the shoe. He said that he was so lucky to find it and thanked it for springing back to him. + +Then he went home, with his shoe safely on his foot. He was so grateful that the shoe had come back to him. He could now walk home, safe and sound. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who had big dreams. Every day, she would look up at the sky and wonder what it would be like to explore all the wonderful places the world had to offer. + +One day, the little girl made a plan. She decided it was time to start packing. She grabbed her suitcase and filled it with all her favourite things. She was so excited to finally set off on her adventure. + +The little girl was about to leave when she felt a wave of sadness come over her. She realised that she had forgotten something very important; her courage! She had been so busy packing that she had left it behind. + +She wanted to give up, but the little girl knew she could not. Taking a deep breath, she tried her best to not be ashamed of her mistake. She was brave, she reminded herself. + +Finally the little girl was ready to start her journey. She waved goodbye to her home and headed off into the horizon of the big blue sky. Knowing that her courage was with her every step of the way. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary bridge that went over a big and deep river. Everyone was really scared of this bridge because it was so old and creaky. One day, two brave friends decided to pass the bridge. One of them was really brave and had no fear. The other was scared but wanted to be brave for his friend. + +As they slowly crossed the bridge, their hearts began to beat faster and their steps grew slower and slower. But eventually, they made it across! + +The friends felt so happy and relieved that they had made it over the terrible bridge. They looked back and saw how scary it was. But, they had passed it and were so proud of themselves! +The boy was strong. He wanted to climb. He looked up at the tall tree. He saw a mark halfway up the trunk. This made the boy very happy. He started to climb the tree. It was not easy, but he was very determined. Little by little, he made his way up until he reached the mark. He smiled and looked down at the ground. He had done it! He was so proud of himself. Now he could show all his friends what he could do. He gave the tree one last hug and then climbed back down. He was even stronger now! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was very happy because she had a new phone. It was small and shiny, and it was fine. She couldn't wait to show her parents. + +When Sarah's parents saw the phone, they said, "That's so nice! Wow, look how shiny it is!" + +Sarah felt so excited that she raced outside and started running around the garden. She was running so fast it felt like she was zipping around! + +But then, Sarah heard her parents calling her. She ran back to them and they said, "Sarah, with your new phone, you must be responsible. Always remember to be careful." + +Sarah smiled and nodded her head. She knew that she could be responsible with her new phone. Then she zipped off to play in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a big round party. All of the people in town came together to celebrate. + +They had sweet treats like cake and licorice. Some people brought dancing ribbon, and everyone clapped and sang. + +The party went round and round, each person joining in. They laughed and hugged and celebrated together. + +At the end of the night, everything was said and done. Everyone had so much fun celebrating together! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent infant. The infant was happy and content as it enjoyed life in its new home. One day, something special happened. A family of butterflies flew in through an open window and landed on the infant. The infant was delighted to see such a special sight. + +The infant and the butterflies played a game of hide and seek. The infant laughed with joy as the butterflies flew around trying to find it. After a few minutes, the butterflies flew away, leaving the infant alone. + +Suddenly, there was a knock at the door! When the infant opened the door, a surprise was waiting. It was a big, friendly dog! The intelligent infant petted the dog and laughed with joy. + +The infant and the dog happily played for hours. They enjoyed running and chasing each other in the garden. The infant was so happy that it wanted to share the fun with the butterflies, so it went in search of them. + +Sure enough, the infant found the butterflies. Together, they enjoyed the afternoon with their new friend, the dog. It was a beautiful day that they would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack was very excited one day because his mom promised to buy him candy. Jack could not wait to eat the candy after he got it. + +When Jack and his mom went to the store, Jack saw many different types of candy. He wanted them all! But Jack's mom reminded him that he could only pick one kind. So, Jack chose the candy he wanted and they went home. + +When Jack got home he saw that his dog was very upset. He started to worry and asked his mom what was wrong. His mom explained that the dog wanted to stay at the store and wanted some candy too. + +Jack felt sorry for his dog and put the candy in front of him. The dog was really happy and Jack smiled too. They both enjoyed the candy together. At the end, Jack's mom said that next time the dog could come and stay at the store too. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. Tim was three years old and he loved to have fun. He was always asking his parents for an event he could go to. One day, his parents said yes! They said he could go to a new event that was available. + +Tim was so excited, he put on his special outfit and he forgot to complain. He was so happy to get to go to the event. + +When Tim arrived to the event, he saw lots of things he could do. He made some crafts, played some games and jumped around with his friends. He didn't want the event to end. + +But, unfortunately all good things have to come to an end. Tim was sad that the event was over, so he started to complain. He asked his parents why it couldn't stay available forever. + +His parents smiled and said, "The event was too much fun and can't stay available forever. We will look for another event that is available soon." + +Tim smiled and said, "Okay!" Then he ran off to play with his toys and forgot to complain. +Jessie and his dad were very happy. They were going on a special trip to the ranch. Jessie was so excited to see the ranch. Dad said they were going to use the ranch to ride horses. + +The ranch was full of happy animals. Jessie saw cows, pigs, sheep, and lots of horses. He couldn't wait to get on a horse. Dad saddled up two horses and they went for a ride. + +Jessie had so much fun riding around the ranch. He felt so free and happy on the back of a horse. Dad smiled proudly at Jessie. They rode around the ranch until it was time to go back home. + +Jessie was sad to leave. He loved the ranch and couldn't wait to come back for another visit with dad. Until then he would use his imagination and dream of horses and the happy ranch. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy who loved their little girl very much. Every day they taught her something new. One day they taught her all about the refrigerator. They showed her how it was used to keep things cold inside. + +The little girl was so excited that she started to call the refrigerator her friend. The refrigerator was very friendly and welcomed her with a friendly "ding" when she opened it. + +Mommy and Daddy laughed as the little girl ran to the refrigerator to give it a big hug. She would visit the refrigerator often to check on her friend and the food inside. + +The refrigerator always gave her a friendly ding when she opened it and the little girl was happy to have such a friendly new pal! +Once upon a time, there was a fair kitten. She was small and grey, and she loved to make a meowy sound. One day she said goodbye to her family, and she felt so sad. She lay down in the grass, and wept. She wept and wept, until she fell asleep. + +The next day a kind lady found the kitten and she said, "What a fair kitten. I will take care of you now." The lady wrapped the kitten in her arms and carried her home with her. + +The kind lady took care of the kitten for many years. They were very happy together, and the kitten never had to weep again. +Once there was a boy named George who loved to play. One day he came down the stairs and saw that the floor was a mess. He frowned and thought to himself, "What a mess. How am I going to clean this up?" + +Just then his mommy came into the room. She saw George frowning and asked him what was wrong. George showed her the mess and his mommy smiled. She said, "Don't worry George, I can help you clean this up". + +George smiled and started helping his mommy. Together they cleaned up the mess and George was happy that his mommy was so helpful. He thanked her for her help and she said, "You're welcome George. The floor looks better now". George smiled and they hugged. +Once upon a time, there was a family who liked to learn. They had a big box filled with all kinds of things. One day, the family opened the big box and all of the kids wanted to know what was inside. + +Daddy explained what was in the big box. He showed them labels with words on them. He said the labels were very important because they told them what the things in the box were. + +The kids were so excited and wanted to know more. Daddy explained how each item worked, and his explanations made the kids very happy. + +The family was so proud of their big box and all the important labels. They enjoyed learning about all the things inside the box for a long time. And that's how the big box with labels became a very special and important part of the family's life. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Bob and Max. They both worked hard every day learning math. Max was very good at math, but Bob struggled and found it difficult. Max always offered to help Bob but Bob felt too distant to accept. + +One day Bob realized he needed help to understand the math and asked Max for help. Max was surprised but very happy and worked very hard to help Bob. They practiced math together and slowly, Bob became better and better. + +Soon Bob was as good at math as Max, and they began getting better and better every day. They even started having fun while they worked, and they both kept getting smarter. Bob and Max became the best of friends and, as time went on, they kept learning and never stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy little girl. She liked giving orders and always wanted her way. Everyone knew she was bossy, but still loved her. + +One day the little girl asked for a special treat. She wanted to try something new and tasty! Her parents asked her, "What do you want?" She said, "I want something sweet and delicious!" Her parents smiled and ordered her a tasty ice cream cone. + +When it arrived, she was so excited. The little girl took a big lick of the ice cream and it was so yummy! She was happy that she got to try something new and something so good. Everyone was glad that she was happy and tasted something so delicious. +One day there was a red seal. It just sat there, keeping still and silent. Suddenly, it saw something that made it get up. It was a little girl who was so excited. She wanted to get the seal up close. So the seal and the girl got closer and closer. + +The girl was happy to get the seal. She thought it was so cool. She petted the seal and then the seal got closer to the girl. They were now best friends. They played together and the seal even gave the girl a big kiss. + +Together they splashed through the waves and the seal showed the girl all sorts of games. The girl was so happy, she couldn't believe it. Finally, when the sun was setting, it was time to say goodbye. The seal and girl hugged and said goodbye and the seal went home. After that day, the girl always thought about their time together and the red seal. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. Jane had a beautiful big brain in her head. Every day, Jane used her brain to learn lots of new things. + +One day, Jane tried to open her brain. She tried pressing it, tickling it and shaking it. But it stayed closed. It was closed very tight! Jane wanted to get into her brain so she could learn even more new things. + +Jane asked for help from a grown-up. The grown-up said: “You need to open your brain in a special way. First, you need to close your eyes. Then take a few deep breaths. As you breathe out, try to relax your brain. Keep breathing and your brain will slowly begin to open.†+ +So Jane closed her eyes and took some deep breaths. She relaxed and felt her brain open up. Then, all the wonderful new things she had been wanting to learn started to come into her brain. Jane was so happy! She said thank you to the grown-up and started learning lots of amazing new things. +Once upon a time there was a gifted boy. He loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. +One day he had an idea. He wanted to borrow a plane and go for a ride. He asked his mom if he could borrow the plane, and she said yes. +The boy was so excited he immediately went and got the plane. He jumped in and flew away. He flew around in the sky until it was time to come back. +When he came back, he was so happy to have had the fun adventure. He thanked his mom for letting him borrow the plane. From then on, he loved to borrow things and go on more adventures! +Once upon a time there was a tiny bean. It was a very special bean because it could make things disappear! It was so special that people everywhere wanted to find it. + +It was a difficult mission because the bean was really really small. It was so small that it was hard to see, even with big eyes. + +The little bean was invisible. It hid in the grass, under stones and everywhere the people couldn't look. So the people kept searching but they couldn't find it. + +And then one day, the bean disappeared. No one knew where it went, but it was gone forever. + +The End. +Once there was a huge object. It was so big that the whole town could see it from their houses. Everyone was curious about what it was. + +One day, a brave little boy decided to go and find out. He ran and ran until he reached the object. + +When he got close, he was surprised to see that it was a gun! He had never seen a gun before. + +He decided to shoot it. He aimed the gun up into the sky and pulled the trigger. + +Just then, the gun made a loud noise. The little boy was so scared he ran away. The townspeople all heard the loud noise and ran out of their homes to see what had happened. + +They were all surprised when they saw the huge gun. After that day, the brave little boy was known as the bravest boy in the town! +Once there was a jellyfish called Fred. His friends were always telling him how lucky he was. But sometimes it didn’t feel like he was lucky. + +One day, Fred went for a swim in the sea and he saw a big net. He didn’t know what it was and swam too close. Suddenly, the net closed behind him and he was stuck! + +Fred struggled to get out of the net, but it was too strong. He tried pushing and pulling, but nothing worked. He was starting to feel really scared. + +But then a strong wave came and washed Fred to the beach. He was so relieved. He was safe and free! And everyone said he was so lucky that the wave came when it did. + +Fred learned his lesson that day. He was lucky, and he never went to close to the net again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very careful. One day she wanted to prepare something special. She went outside and looked around. In the garden she saw a big pumpkin. She was so happy. + +She picked up the pumpkin and went inside. She prepared it carefully. She cut it open and cleaned the inside. When she finished she carved a funny face into the pumpkin. + +When it was dark the girl put a candle into the pumpkin. The bright light shone through the eyes of the pumpkin. Everyone laughed and had fun. + +The girl was so proud of what she had prepared. She carefully blew out the candle when it was time to go to bed. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a special violin. Whenever he played the violin it would change colors! One day, the boy was feeling very polite, so he decided to share his violin with his friends. His friends were all so excited to see the violin change colors! + +So, the boy began to play the violin. Every time he strummed it, it changed colors! His friends were all so amazed seeing the colors changing. They could not get over how magical it looked! Even his mom, dad and siblings were delighted with the changing colors. + +After that, the boy kept playing the violin and it kept changing colors. It was like a rainbow in the sky! Everyone was so happy and they sang and danced along to the music. The boy smiled and kept playing the violin until it was time to go home. + +The next day, the boy took his special violin to school and he made some new friends. He played the violin for them and the colors kept changing. His friends were very polite, and thanked him for playing such beautiful music and showing them the colors! + +The boy was so happy with his violin and he never stopped playing it. He loved making people happy with the colors it made! +It was an dark night. Jimmy and Simon were sitting on the porch. Simon asked Jimmy if he wanted to go to the store. Jimmy said yes. They walked over to the store. + +Suddenly, two strange men came up to them. Jimmy and Simon were scared. The men started to fight each other. Jimmy and Simon ran away. They ran and ran until they got back home. + +When they got home, Jimmy and Simon were shaking. They told their parents about the fight at the store. The parents thanked Jimmy and Simon for running back home. Jimmy and Simon were glad they made it back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a nation. This nation was very poor. + +But one day, something special happened. There was a big reveal! Everyone in the nation was so excited, because they didn't know what would be revealed. + +One of the people in this country was a young girl. She had three years of age. Her name was Sue. She was so excited for what was to be revealed. + +When the big moment came, everyone was very surprised. It was revealed that the nation was going to get lots and lots of food and money! Everyone was so happy and excited, cheerin and clapping. + +Now everyone in the nation, including Sue, had enough food and supplies they needed. Everyone was so happy! From that day forward, the nation was no longer poor. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a painter who had a very spicy style. He was very proud of it and loved painting with lots of bright colors. + +But one day, he noticed that his paintings were starting to be ignored. He was so sad that nobody seemed to like his work anymore. + +Then one day, he had an idea! The painter decided to paint something even spicier than before. This time he used so many bright colors that even the sun was impressed. + +When he finished, the painter looked out the window and he could see that people stopped and looked at his painting with joy. Everyone was so happy with the new painting that the painter's heart felt warm and happy. + +The painter had finally found a way to make himself shine again and ignore the pain of being ignored. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Penny. Penny was very upset because she could not find her phone. Where could it be? Penny looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She asked her mummy and daddy but they couldn't help. They shrugged their shoulders and then Penny started to cry. Suddenly, Penny remembered that she had left it at school. With a smile, she ran back to school to get her phone. When she arrived, she was so happy to have it back in her hand. She hugged it tight and never let it out of her sight again. The End. +Once there was a little girl who was very excited. She was looking forward to a fun event. As the day grew closer, she waited and waited. But the day before the event, her mommy told her that it was being delayed. + +The little girl was so sad. She began to worry if she would ever get to go to the event. But her mommy told her not to worry. The event was only delayed and not cancelled. + +The little girl was still disappointed. But her mommy told her that the delay was actually a good thing. It would give them more time to prepare for the event. She could pick out her best dress and pick a toy to bring with her. + +Soon the day of the event arrived. She was so excited to see what it was like. The event was super interesting. Her mommy told her it was worth the wait. The little girl and her mommy smiled at each other. They had a great time! +Once upon a time there was a bulb who wanted to go to a party. But it was too sad, so it decided to stay home. Then one day, it saw a bright light entering its room. It was so excited! + +It was a boy who had come to the bulb's room. He wanted to take the bulb with him to the party. The bulb was so happy and excited. It couldn't believe it was getting to go to the party. + +All the other bulbs were so envious of the bulb. They wished they could go the party too. But they had no luck. So they all watched the bulb leave with the boy. + +The bulb had the most amazing time at the party. It could not wait to tell all the other bulbs what it had seen and done! The other bulbs were so happy for the bulb, they knew they could never have the same experience. +Once there was a loyal dog who lived on the farm with his family. He was always happy, grateful for all the love that his family gave him. + +One day the dog noticed a sign nearby his farm. It said "Help Wanted". He felt excited because he wanted to help out and show his family how much he cared. + +The next day, the loyal dog went to the farm and saw the farmer. He asked if he could help, and the farmer said yes! The loyal dog was so happy. + +Every day the loyal dog helped the farmer with the farm work. The farmer was so grateful and gave him plenty of treats. + +At the end of the day, the loyal dog thanked the farmer for giving him the chance to help. The farmer smiled and was so thankful to have a loyal dog like him. +One day there was a famous elephant who was walking in the park. Suddenly, he saw a rabbit and he was surprised. He said to the rabbit, "Hi, rabbit! What are you doing here?". The rabbit said, "I'm here to make a joke!". The elephant was worried because he didn't know any jokes. He said, "I'm sorry, but I don't know any jokes." The rabbit said, "That's ok, it's not a problem. I can help you make a joke." The elephant was happy and he said, "Yes, please help me make a joke." The rabbit thought for a minute and then he said, "I know a joke. What do you call a bear with no teeth?". The elephant thought for a minute and then he said, "I don't know". Then the rabbit said, "A gummy bear!". The elephant started laughing and he said, "That's a really funny joke!". The rabbit was happy and the elephant was no longer worried. They both laughed and played together the rest of the day. +Once there was a little girl named Sandy who wanted a pet. She asked her parents if she could have one, and they said yes. They said they would find her a reliable pet. + +One day, Sandy's parents took her to the pet store and she saw many animals, like cats, dogs and hamsters. But then she saw a puppy! She was so excited and ran over to it, and it came running up to her and started licking her face. Sandy knew this puppy was the one for her. + +Sandy's parents bought the pup and brought it home. They named it Spot and Sandy took good care of him. They went for walks and played in the park. Sandy and Spot were the best of friends. + +Spot was always reliable. He never ran away and was always there when Sandy needed him. Whether Sandy was happy or sad, Spot was there to comfort her. Sandy loved her reliable pet. +Once there was a three year old boy named Jack. He had lots of fun things to do. One day, Jack went to the park to play. He saw some kids who were laughing and running. + +Jack wanted to join them and play, too. He ran over to them and asked if he could join them. The kids said 'yes' and they laughed together. + +They were having a lot of fun. Then, Jack saw a bird on a tree branch and he made a sound to get the bird's attention. The kids heard it and they laughed more. + +Jack thought of something to do that was more fun, and he acted a little foolish. He jumped up and down, and the kids laughed so much. They all laughed together until they had to go home. + +Jack was so happy that he was able to make his friends laugh with him. He knew that laughter can be contagious. Laughing and having fun together was the best feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby pumpkin. She wanted to stay outside and play, but was too scared. + +One day, she saw a little girl playing with her friends. She wanted to join them, but was too shy. + +The little girl noticed the chubby pumpkin and said, "Come with us!" The chubby pumpkin felt excited, and so she stayed with them. + +They ran and laughed and played all day. The chubby pumpkin felt happy, and she decided to stay with her new friends from then on. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Annie. Annie wanted to go on a special adventure. She put on her warm coat and hat and grabbed her bag. Annie wanted to find the perfect stamp. + +Annie followed the path which lead her to a nearby pond. She met a friendly frog there who said he knew the way to the perfect stamp. He hopped away and Annie followed. + +The frog hopped and hopped until he arrived at the hidden stamp. It was tucked away in the grass. When Annie saw it, she gasped. It was beautiful and so bright. The stamp was perfect for her collection. + +Annie said thank you to the frog, who croaked and hopped away. Annie was so happy that the frog had lead her to the perfect stamp. + +Annie put it safely in her bag, smiled and skipped home. From that day on, she was always on the look out for more perfect stamps! +Once upon a time there was a subway that had been troubled for a long time. Every day, huge waves came up and made trouble for the subway. Everyone was worried about it and didn't know what to do. + +One day, a kind old man came and said he had an idea. He said, "Let's all raise our hands up to the sky and the subway will be happy again." + +Everyone in the town agreed with the old man. They all raised their hands and the sky started to clear up. The troubled subway was back to its happy state. + +Everyone was very happy that the old man's idea had worked. From then on, every time the subway got troubled, everyone would raise their hands to the sky. The subway was always happy and that's why it's known as the "raised-hand subway". + +The end +Once upon a time, there was a young ship. Every day the ship would zoom across the ocean. It made bubbles and flew through the air. + +One day, as the ship was zooming through the waves, it saw a baby bird. The bird was very small and young. It wore colorful feathers and looked very happy. + +The young ship stopped and said "Hello"! The baby bird chirped back. The ship then offered to give the bird a ride. The little bird agreed and hopped on. + +The ship and the bird zipped through the sky, until they stopped by a far away beach. The bird hopped off and flew away, thank you for the wonderful ride! The ship smiled and zoomed away. +Once upon a time, a bear was teaching his friends a lesson. He wanted to make sure they learned something important, but he didn't know what to teach them. + +Then, one of his friends had an idea. He said, "Let's teach them about the unknown!" The bear was excited and started teaching his friends about the unknown. + +He talked about how some things can't always be seen or touched, but they still exist. He showed them pictures of stars, rainbows, and sunsets that they had never seen before. + +His friends were amazed and kept asking him questions. They had so many questions to ask that they took a long time to understand what the bear was teaching them. + +But in the end, they all learned a valuable lesson about the unknown. They learned that even if some things can't be seen, it doesn't mean they don't exist. +Once there was an old bear who was quite bald. He was looking for something to make his fur soft and silky. He went to the store one day and saw lots of different lotions on the shelf. He looked at all the labels and was not sure which one to choose. Then he saw a bottle of pink lotion and he decided to give it a try. He took it home and rubbed it all over his body. After a few days, the bear's fur was softer and shinier than ever before! He was so pleased with the results, and he never had to search for lotion again! +Once there was a dog. He was very naughty and always got into trouble. + +One day he saw something that made him very curious. He saw a lot of thick grey smoke coming from behind the neighbour's garden wall. He decided to have a peek. + +The dog ran to the wall and jumped up to see what was happening. He saw that the neighbour was having a barbecue, with a big fire burning. His mouth watered and he started to shake with excitement. + +Suddenly he heard the neighbours shouting and he felt very guilty. He knew he had done something naughty and he ran away as fast as he could. + +As he ran, the smoke engulfed him and he started to shake even more. Eventually he made it back to his own garden safely, feeling guilty and a little bit embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Suzy. She loved to play outside and explore new places. + +One day, she saw a pretty lady walking in the park. The lady had a seat and Suzy asked if she could sit with her. The lady was very bossy, but she let Suzy sit down. + +Suzy asked the lady why she had a seat with her. The lady explained that she was going to watch the birds in the park. + +The lady showed Suzy how to spot different birds and how to tell them apart. They sat there for a long time, enjoying the sunshine and the birds. + +Finally, the lady said it was time to go home. Suzy hugged her and said goodbye. She had had such a nice time with the bossy lady! +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant dinosaur. He liked to listen to all the different sounds in the world. He heard birds chirping, the wind whistling and the leaves rustling. He also listened to the animals living in the forest. + +One day, the dinosaur heard a loud noise. He was very curious and decided to find out what was making the noise. He followed the noise until it stopped. When he arrived, he saw a little girl playing with a bucket and spade. + +The dinosaur was so surprised and he wanted to talk to the girl. He asked if he could play and the little girl said yes! + +They played together for hours and listened to each other's stories. The girl loved the dinosaur's stories about all the different places he had been. The dinosaur loved listening to all the exciting things the little girl had done. + +At the end of the day, the dinosaur smiled and said goodbye to his new friend. He was so happy to meet her and he learnt an important lesson; that it's always important to listen. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. She was small and delicate. One day, Anna was out walking and saw something glittering in the grass. She thought it might be something special, so she knelt down and looked closely. It was a sword! +Anna was so excited. She thought it must be a magical sword, but she was not sure. She picked it up carefully, it felt light and delicate in her hands. +Anna held the sword up in the air and imagined she was a brave knight. She felt so strong and brave. She imagined she could fight any monster with her special sword. +Anna stayed there in the grass, playing with her sword until it was time to go home. She said goodbye to her magical sword and walked off, feeling very happy. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park. He saw something unusual. It was a basketball in the sky! He wanted to play with it. He jumped up and tried to slap it, but it was too high. + +Tom was sad, but then he noticed something. There was a tall man standing nearby. The man was very good at basketball and he was slapping it back up into the sky! + +Tom was excited and he asked the man if he could help. The man smiled and handed the ball to Tom. Tom was amazed. He started slapping it up into the sky, higher and higher. + +As they continued to play, Tom noticed something. He was getting better and better at slapping the basketball. By the end of the day, Tom was an expert! He thanked the man for his help and went home with a big smile on his face. +Once there were two friends, Sam and Katelyn. They both loved going outside and playing in the sunshine. One day, Sam said to Katelyn, "Let's go to the park!" Katelyn was excited and said, "Yes!" + +They walked to the park together, being careful not to slip on the pavement. Then, when they arrived, Sam said, "Let's lie down and feel the heat of the sun." Katelyn agreed, and the two friends stretched out and closed their eyes, enjoying the warm sun on their faces. + +But soon the heat became too much for the two of them. Katelyn said, "I think we should move into the shade and lie down there." Sam agreed and they got up and walked over to the shade. + +The shade was much cooler and the two friends were much more comfortable as they lay down and rested. They were happy that they were careful and found a nice spot in the shade, away from the heat of the sun. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear. All he wanted to do was sleep all day and not do much else. But one day, he found a special journal. He started counting all the pages in the journal. He counted each page carefully and when he got to the end he was so excited! He proudly wrote in the journal all the numbers he had counted. Now the lazy bear felt like he had something important to do, and he was so proud of himself! He decided he was going to count every day and fill up his journal with all the wonderful numbers he found. +Once upon a time there was a fierce copper snake. The snake liked to twist around and around trees and make the biggest home for itself. One day, a boy passed by his tree and was so surprised to see the snake. He followed the snake around the tree and said hi to it. The snake stopped, it was so friendly! The boy kept following the snake around and it started to feel scared. It curled up and made itself look fierce. The boy stopped and saw how scared the snake was. He said, I'm sorry, I won't bother you again. He gently stepped away and went on his way. The snake quickly relaxed, relieved that the boy had stopped. It stayed in its new home and enjoyed its peaceful home for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy. They were very happy together and loved going for long walks in the park. One day, when they were walking in the park, they looked up and saw the sky was filled with beautiful, white clouds. They smiled and decided to have a kiss. It was a long, special kiss full of history, like the kind shared between two people in love. + +The girl and the boy enjoyed the kiss and laughed. They held hands and ran across the park together, feeling so happy. Every time they saw each other, they hugged and kissed one another, and it seemed like it went on forever. + +The girl and the boy never forgot the long kiss they shared, because it was giving to them by the clouds. It reminded them of everything they shared and the history between them. They hugged and then kissed one more time, smiling, happy and in love. +A 3 year old boy went to college with his mom one day. He saw people walking in the hallways and was so excited to be there! His mom took him to a classroom and the teacher was giving a lecture. The teacher said the students needed to pay attention. The 3 year old boy didn't understand what was going on, but he listened and watched. Suddenly, the teacher stopped talking and stared at the 3 year old boy. He felt a bit guilty and said sorry. The teacher smiled and said he didn't need to be sorry. He just needed to remember to listen in class. The 3 year old boy said ok and he and his mom left the lecture. He learned a valuable lesson that day about needing to pay attention in class. +Once upon a time, there was a silly lizard. He was always laughing and having fun. One day, the silly lizard was running around and having a nice time, when suddenly he started to lose his way. He had no idea how he ended up in such a strange place. + +The silly lizard tried to find his way back, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not find his home. He was starting to get worried. + +He kept walking until he saw a big tree and he was happy because he remembered that tree from near his home. He hugged the tree and thanked it for helping him get back. + +He followed closely behind the tree and soon enough the silly lizard was back home. He was so happy that he had found his way he started singing and laughing again. He learnt then that it is important to be careful so you don't lose. +The sun was warm in the sky. John and Mary were playing in the garden and they saw a prize. It was a big yellow box with a red ribbon wrapped around it. + +John said to Mary, "Let's see what's inside the prize!" They carefully opened the box and inside was a big, warm, orange teddy bear. + +John and Mary were so happy and hugged the bear. John said, "This prize is for us to keep!" The friends smiled and hugged the bear again. + +John and Mary took their prize to the sofa and cuddled it together. The bear was so warm and cuddly. They were so happy to have their special warm bear as their prize. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She wanted to test herself, to see if she was brave enough to face a storm. + +So she grabbed her umbrella and marched outside. + +It started to get very dark and windy. The storm was close! + +The brave girl started to get scared. But then she remembered she was brave, so she kept going. + +Suddenly it started to rain and the brave girl opened her umbrella. She felt strong and proud of herself as she kept walking in the storm. + +When she arrived back home she was very proud of herself for testing her courage. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to the park with her mom. The park was really peaceful, and the little girl loved it. She saw a duck swimming in the pond and decided to poke it. Her mom told her not to, because it might not like it. The little girl still wanted to, so her mom suggested that she could poke the duck gently. The girl did what her mom said and the duck swam away, unharmed. After that, the girl and her mom kept walking and looked at all the wildlife in the park. They spent a nice peaceful afternoon together in the park. The end. +Once there was a boy who was eager to fly. He loved the thought of being so high in the sky and wanted to find out what it would feel like. One day he had a great idea. He got an old mattress, and he dragged it over to the biggest hill he could find. With a huge push, he sent the mattress flying up the hill. He ran as fast as his little legs could, and as he jumped on the mattress, he started to fly! He felt so excited and free, and the wind was whistling in his ears. He flew, sailed and drifted through the air, until the mattress finally touched the ground. He had done it! He had flown all by himself! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was so brave! She was brave even when things were scary. One day the little girl was looking for something to do, so she decided to fold some paper. She carefully folded the paper over and over until it made a nice shape. + +The little girl liked her paper shape so she decided to make more shapes. She kept folding the paper over and over until she had made many different shapes and designs. + +But then something scary happened. One of the shapes came alive! It jumped up and started running around the room. The little girl was scared and didnt know what to do. + +She yelled out, "Help! I need help!" But just then, her mom came in the room. Her mom was so brave and knew just what to do. She carefully caught the paper shape and said, "There, there, everything is okay now." + +The little girl was so brave and not scared anymore. She hugged her mom and thanked her for helping her out. From that day forward, the little girl was always brave no matter how scary things were. +Tommy was walking in the park. It looked peaceful. The sun was bright and warm. + +He saw a pond with a few ducks swimming in it. He watched them pass by. It was very fun to watch. + +After a while, Tommy felt a little chilly. He saw some clothes on a bench. His mom had passed them to him. He put them on. + +Now Tommy was cozy and happy. He felt peaceful. He enjoyed playing in the park the whole day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very lonely. She did not have many friends, she was alone a lot of the time. + +One day, she got an idea. She decided to go to the store and buy a special card. It was a card that said she had a friend who would always be with her. + +She was so happy to have the card, and she kept it with her all of the time. She would take it out of her pocket to look at it and remember she had a friend. + +One day, she went to a park. She sat all alone on a bench, until she saw a little boy also sitting alone. She walked over to him and said hello, and they started to play together. + +Then, she suddenly remembered her card. She pulled it out of her pocket and showed it to the little boy. He was excited and asked if he could have one. She smiled and gave him the card. + +The little girl and little boy kept playing together and they soon gained a wonderful friendship. After that, the girl was never lonely again! +Once upon a time, there was a pastry fairy. She loved to make sweet pastries more than anything else. Every day she would make all kinds of wonderful treats! + +One day, she was busy baking a special pastry. She spun around and around in the kitchen, gathering ingredients from all over the place. When she was finished, the pastry was shiny and bright! It was the most delicious pastry she had ever made. + +When she was done with her work, the pastry fairy waved her wand and flew off with the pastry. She brought it to a party in a faraway land. Everyone ate the delicious pastry and everyone said it was the sweetest pastry ever! + +The pastry fairy smiled and spun around with delight! She was so happy she had made such a wonderful treat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to care for the things in her room. Every day, the girl would spend time with her toys and draw pictures. + +One day, when the girl was in her room playing, the sky suddenly turned dark. Darkness filled the sky and everything outside was very hot. The little girl felt scared and unsure of what to do. + +The girl gathered up all of her things and found a place to hide. She felt safer in her dark hiding spot, which was made with her favourite blanket. + +The girl waited for the darkness and heat to pass. Soon enough, the sky grew lighter and the heat disappeared. The little girl emerged from her hiding spot and looked around. Everything seemed okay, so she went back to her room to care for her things. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Daisy who was very happy, but she had never met anyone like her. One day she saw a unique taxi parked outside, and she became very excited. She hopped in the back of the taxi and set off on an adventure. + +Daisy drove around in the taxi for what seemed like hours, until she finally spotted someone she'd never seen before. Daisy excitedly waved to the person, who waved back. The person smiled and hopped into the taxi, and they drove together. + +When they arrived at the park, they both decided to go for a big walk. As they walked and talked, Daisy felt like she had made a new friend and was so happy. They both laughed and skipped along, until the taxi arrived to take Daisy home. Daisy said goodbye to her unique new friend and was so excited to meet them! +Once there was a boy who was very brave. He had a pet dog named Thunder. Thunder was a big, hairy dog who liked to play around and have fun. One day, the boy wanted to do something special for Thunder. He decided to offer Thunder a special treat! He collected some of his favorite things and put them in a big basket. He put some treats and toys in the basket, and he offered it to Thunder. Thunder was so excited! He barked and jumped around the basket, wanting to see what was inside. The boy laughed and let Thunder dig through the basket and pick out his favorite things. It started to thunder outside, but the boy and Thunder weren't scared. They had each other, and that was all that mattered. +Maya was feeling happy. She had just gotten a puppy. She loved him so much, that she wanted to make him feel special. So she took him outside and caught a ball. Together, they ran and played all day. + +When night came, Maya and her puppy cuddled in bed. In the morning, Maya got to work. She cleaned the pup's fur, making sure it was shiny and perfect. Then she brushed his teeth and now her pup was squeaky clean. + +The results were successful! Maya praised her pup and he wagged his tail. His fur was so soft and he shone brightly. Now it was time to go back outside and play even more! +Once upon a time there was a clever girl called Sarah. One day, Sarah wanted to pretend to be a chef. She gathered all the ingredients she needed to make a delicious salad. + +Sarah took some juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers out of the fridge. She sliced the vegetables into tiny pieces. Then Sarah collected some tasty lettuce and feta cheese. + +At last, Sarah mixed everything together in a big bowl. She put the salad on a plate and pretended to be a famous chef. + +Sarah was so pleased with her pretend work that she ran off to show her mum what she had made. Her mum was so amazed by Sarah’s clever salad! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she was looking in the garden and she found a tiny pin. She had never seen a pin before and she asked her mom what it was. Sally's mom was very thoughtful and explained that pins are used to keep things together. + +Sally was so happy with her discovery and started to collect things she found around the garden. She kept them in a special box and used the pin to secure it shut. + +Every day Sally went exploring in the garden to see what she could find. She found many interesting things, and each time she used the special pin to keep her box shut. + +Sally had lots of fun exploring and kept her box safe and secure with the pin. She was grateful to have such a thoughtful mom that could help her figure out what the pin was used for. +Once there was a little girl. She loved the ocean. Every day she would kneel down on the beach and reach into the water with her hands. She would catch yummy fish and other delicious things to eat. She would play for hours and never get tired. + +The ocean was so big. She was so small but she loved playing and exploring. One day she discovered something special. It was a beautiful shell! She picked it up and held it close. It was smooth and brightly coloured - just like the ocean waves. + +She showed the shell to her mommy. She was so excited. She knelt down by the ocean to take a closer look. When she looked inside, she saw an even more beautiful surprise - some shiny diamonds! She was so delighted and surprised. She held the diamonds close and knew she would never forget this special moment. +Patty was an eager 3 year old girl. She was always excited to explore new things. One day, Patty found a broken bulb in her backyard. She was curious to see how it could be restored. +Patty asked her mom if she could fix the bulb. Her mom agreed, and gave Patty all the tools she needed. +Patty put on her protective goggles and held the bulb in her hands. She then carefully unscrewed the broken pieces. She put new pieces into place and was excited to turn the bulb on. +Patty flipped the switch and the bulb worked perfectly! She was so proud to have restored something so broken. Patty put the bulb back in the garden and smiled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a package. It had a smooth seal on it and a child couldn't wait to unpack it. The child was so excited, she quickly ran to get the things she would need to open the package. The first thing she grabbed was a pair of scissors. She used them to carefully snip off the seal. Next, she picked up a paper to use to catch the pieces of the seal. Finally, she used her hands to pull off the last pieces of the seal. + +When the seal was off, she quickly unwrapped the package. Inside, she found a special surprise! It was a brand new toy car, and it looked so shiny and smooth. The child was so excited, she could hardly believe it. She hugged the toy car tightly and said "Thank you" for the surprise. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived in a humble home. Every day she would go outside to play and explore. One day while she was out, she heard a loud yell behind her. She turned around and was surprised to see a huge dog standing in front of her. She got scared and started to yell too! + +The dog was just as scared as the young girl and it began to run away. The girl watched it go before turning back around. Then she saw a small rabbit hopping away too. She smiled and started to laugh, she wasn't scared now. + +The girl decided to humbly follow the rabbit. She walked slowly and quietly until she came across a small pond. There she saw the young rabbit drinking some water. She smiled and watched it drink before continuing on her way. + +The girl felt so brave after her adventure, and she was excited to tell her family all about it. As she walked back home, she could hear her mom's voice from far away. She must have been calling for her! The girl knew it was time for dinner, so she started running and yelling for joy! +Once upon a time there was a big cave. Inside of it lived three friends – Spot the dog, Bill the cat, and Sam the mouse. + +One day, when the friends were playing outside the cave, the sky suddenly got dark and stormy. A big wave crashed near the cave and Sam almost got swept away in the water! Spot and Bill knew they had to rescue Sam. Quickly, they ran to save him. + +The friends swam as fast as they could and soon made it back to the cave. They were all safe and happy to be back together. They never went near the big water again! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who loved to dance. She loved to make funny moves and jump around the room. One day, an arrow flew into the room and landed on the floor. The girl was so excited! + +The arrow was flexible so it was easy for her to bend and twist it. She started to dance around the arrow, making up more funny moves. She even spun the arrow around like a top. It was so fun! + +Pretty soon, she was hopping and skipping around the room, and the arrow was flying behind her as she spun it. She kept dancing until she was too tired. She was glad to have found a new toy to dance with. The girl was happy and so was the arrow. +Once upon a time, there was a slow tutor. He lived in a small house and every day taught children to be smart. One day, a thunderstorm struck. It rumbled and shook. The tutor was scared. He ran to his house, but the rain was so heavy, he couldn't open the door. Then the lightning struck again, so bright and loud! The tutor screamed, but the thunder just kept coming. Suddenly, the tutor heard a voice. It was one of his students, yelling for help. The tutor ran back into the storm and bravely struck the door open. Inside, the student was shivering from the cold. The tutor was so brave and kind. He hugged the student and they stayed safe until the storm passed. +Once there was a chicken named Ted. He was a happy chicken and lived on a farm. One day, Ted saw a big slippery slide in the field. He was so excited and wanted to try sliding down the slide. So he climbed up the slide and slowly started sliding down. + +As Ted slid down the slide, he felt faster and faster! He laughed and cheered as he slid all the way down. But just then, he accidentally slid too far and ended up in the pond at the bottom. Ted was so wet and ashamed. He wanted to hide from the other animals! + +But then one of the cows saw him and said, “Don’t be ashamed Ted, you were having so much fun! Just come out and play again.†So Ted was happy and brave. He came out of the pond and asked the cow to join in too. Soon, they all started having fun sliding down the slippery slide. +Once there was a big crayon. It was very sparkly and colorful and the crayon wanted to be released so the world could see it. + +One day the crayon was released. All of the colors and sparkles came out and it made the world so happy. Everywhere people saw it, they smiled and laughed. + +The crayon was so excited to be out of its box and it made wonderful things. Everyone loved the colorful pictures the crayon made. The sky was always filled with different colored rainbows. + +The crayon was so happy it got to be released and make the world so happy and colorful. And the crayon still loves making pictures to this day. +Once there was a little girl who loved to stare at the sky. She would often look up when she was outside and watch for hours. + +The little girl wondered about the universe. What was beyond the sky? She wanted to explore. + +One day, the girl saw a shooting star! It raced across the night sky in a brilliant flash. The star was so bright and amazing. She wanted to get closer and explore the universe. + +The little girl closed her eyes and imagined herself in the universe. Suddenly, she felt a sense of being available to explore. + +The little girl opened her eyes and continued to stare at the sky. She felt connected to the universe and the possibilities that were available to her. She was inspired to keep dreaming and exploring! +Once there was a little girl named Anna, who was only three years old. She had a big, warm heart and was always kind to others. One day, she was feeling weak and tired, so she decided to take a look around. As she walked outside, she saw a small rabbit hopping in the grass. It hopped slowly and looked very weak. + +Anna quietly walked over to the rabbit and spoke softly to it. She told the rabbit not to worry and that everything would be alright. She also said that if it felt tired, she could give it lots of love. As she said that, she touched the rabbit's head and her heart lit up. + +The rabbit seemed to become stronger, and it hopped away before Anna could say goodbye. She was happy to know that the rabbit felt better, and she watched it go with a smile on her face. Anna had learned that even when you feel weak, you can still help others and look out for them. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to find something special. He went out to look and eventually he found a rare gun. He was so excited to find it! + +The man took the gun back home and started to repair it. He worked on it for many hours - taking it apart and fixing little bits here and there. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, he had finished! The gun looked brand new! But the man was still worried that it may still not work. + +So he decided to take it outside and try it out. He aimed it and pulled the trigger - and it worked! What a wonderful surprise! + +The man was so happy that he had been able to repair the gun. From then on, it was his favourite gun and he never let it out of his sight. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was called Joe. Joe had a big dream, he wanted to become a sailor. But he was too young to sail the sea. + +One day he found an old raft. He fixed it up with new wood and painted it blue. Joe was so proud of his raft. He only wanted to be honest and fair while sailing on his raft. + +He took a final look at the old raft, then ran away with it to the river. Joe was so excited. He was finally going to become a sailor on his very own raft! + +He sailed down the river and waved at the other sailors. Everyone was so impressed with Joe's raft. Joe was so happy. He had become a sailor! +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Mark. Mark was a very modest boy and he always tried to do his best. + +One day Mark found himself in a big maze. He slowly walked through the maze, looking around. He was starting to get scared! Then he heard a strange noise. It was a trembling sound! + +Mark was very frightened and he trembled with fear. He was shaking so much that he thought he might never get out of the maze! + +But then he remembered something his mom had told him: "Stay brave, and you can do anything!" So Mark remembered to be brave and he kept walking through the maze. Sure enough, after a little while he found the way out! + +He calmly walked back home and his parents were very proud of his bravery in the maze. From then on, Mark was never scared to try and do new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little man. His job was to repair things. One day, he noticed the sunrise was dull. So, he worked very hard to repair it. + +He used his tools - a hammer, a screwdriver and a paint brush. He hammered and brushed, and he toddled and twirled. He even tapped and he twinkled and rubbed. + +When he was finished, he stood back and smiled. The sunrise was fixed! It was so bright and beautiful. All the creatures in the forest smiled, too. + +The little man was so proud. He had done a great job. He was happy he had been able to repair the sunrise. It was now full of light and happiness. +One day, Jack went to the big city. He had never been there before, so he was really excited. As he drove into the city, his eyes were big and open. Everything was so bright and colorful. + +He stopped the car outside a tall building and got out. As he looked up, he saw people in the windows looking down. He waved and the people waved back. Jack smiled and waved back. + +He then walked up to the large door in front of the building. He reached for the handle and gave it a big push. The door opened and inside he could see lots of happy people. They were all bowing to each other and talking. Jack waved and bowed in his excitement. + +Everyone in the city seemed very friendly. They welcomed Jack with open arms. He felt very special and wanted to stay in the city forever. But he couldn’t, so he said goodbye and promised to visit again very soon. +One day, two friends called Will and Ella were in the garden. Suddenly, an unknown creature arrived. It was a small grey squirrel. Will and Ella were excited. + +Will asked, "What would you like to do?" Ella smiled and said, "Let's give it a snack". So they went to the kitchen and got some nuts and an apple. Then they went back to the garden and put the snack on the ground. + +The squirrel was very happy. It took the snack in its paws and started to eat. Will and Ella watched it silently. They both smiled and had fun watching the squirrel. + +When the squirrel had finished, it ran up a tree and disappeared. Will and Ella said goodbye and waved to the squirrel. + +Will and Ella had a wonderful day in the garden with the unknown creature. They all left the garden with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a car that liked to go on adventures. Every day it would wake up and go on long drives with its driver. One day, he decided to take the car out to get a license because it wanted to drive all by itself. + +So the car put on its seatbelt and drove off with its driver. When they arrived, the car was very excited. The driver had to do some hard puzzles and then they were both given licenses. + +The car was so happy. Now it could go on adventures all by itself. It thanked its driver for helping it get its license and then drove off on its first adventure alone. +Sammy was playing with the dishes on the kitchen floor. He was a curious three year old and always enjoyed playing with dishes. He took one dish and began to squeeze it with both hands. He was surprised to see that it was really squishy. Sammy realized this dish was different from the other ordinary dishes in the cabinet. He was intrigued by the way it moved and changed shape whenever he squeezed it. + +The dish was a special present from his Grandma. She told him it was a magical dish that could make funny noises when he squeezed it. Sammy was eager to get started. He started squeezing the dish and the sound was louder than he expected. He started laughing and kept squeezing the dish with delight. + +The dish was making Sammy incredibly happy. He squeezed it over and over again and didn't seem to tire of it. Finally, after many squeezes, Sammy put the dish on the kitchen floor and went off to play other games. The dish sat there all alone, waiting for Sammy to come back and squeeze it again. +Once upon a time there was a big lake. The lake was filled with original fish and treasures. Every day the fish would dive deep into the lake to play. One day an old man found something special at the bottom of the lake. It was an original pie! The old man was so excited and he took the pie back home. The old man shared the pie with everyone in the village. Everyone loved the original pie. They all said it was the very best in the world. All the fish in the lake were very happy to help the old man find the special pie. Now, every day the fish dive deeper into the lake to look for more treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a fair jellyfish at the beach. Its jelly was pink and sparkly. All the other creatures at the beach wanted to meet the jellyfish. + +First, some little fish swam up to the jellyfish and said hello. They asked it to play tag. The jellyfish said yes, and they had so much fun. + +Next, a crab came and introduced himself. He asked if the jellyfish wanted to build a sand castle together. The jellyfish thought it sounded fun, and so they built the castle. + +The sun was setting and the jellyfish had to go. It said goodbye to all the creatures, but they said they would meet again soon. + +The jellyfish smiled, waved, and then floated away. Goodnight, fair jellyfish! +Once there was a little girl. She liked to go for walks in the woods. She would always notice the acorns, which were lying on the ground. + +One day, she wanted to pick up an acorn. She stepped carefully as she made her way through the woods. She picked up the modern acorn, and saw how it was different than the others. + +Next, she stepped over to a tree and looked up. Its branches had lots of acorns! She held the acorn she was carrying and stepped onto the tree. Climbing up and up, she reached for the acorns on the higher branches. She filled her pocket with the acorns, and then carefully stepped down. + +The little girl was so happy with her modern acorn, she couldn't wait to take it home and show it off! +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Charlie. Charlie had a big family. She had two parents, one brother, one sister and one pet dog. + +Charlie recognized her family very well. She knew that her mom had long, curly hair and her dad wore a hat. She also knew her brother had a blue shirt, her sister had long, brown hair and her pet was a yellow, spotted puppy. + +Charlie was shy, so she would hide behind her mom a lot. Everyone in the family knew that Charlie was shy, so they were very understanding. + +One day, everyone went to the park and Charlie was scared. But then a butterfly flew past and it made Charlie feel better. She smiled and started to recognize the shapes and colors in the park. The butterflies were so beautiful and the trees were tall and green. + +Soon, Charlie was feeling less shy. She pointed at different things and was so proud that she could recognize them. Her family smiled and hugged her tightly. + +The family all went home happily. And Charlie never forgot the feeling of recognition that day. +Once there was a little girl. She was standing outside and looking at a big pole. It was so tall and very dirty. She was scared of it and her legs began to shiver. + +The little girl started to move closer to the pole. She began to reach out and touch it. She was still scared and her legs kept on shaking. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise coming from the pole and the little girl ran away. She ran and ran until she felt safe again. + +But the little girl was still very scared and her legs kept on shivering. She was so scared that she never wanted to go back to the dirty pole ever again. +Jane's mom put a jar of jam on the kitchen table. +"Jane, can you listen?" her mom asked. Jane nodded and listened carefully. +"Please be gentle. This jar is very fragile," her mom said. +Jane picked up the jar. She touched it softly and carefully, like her mom said. +"Now let's go find something to eat it with," Jane's mom said. +They went to the pantry and found cookies. +Then Jane's mom gave Jane a spoon and showed her how to open the jam. +Slowly and carefully, Jane opened the jar. The jam smelled sweet and delicious. +Jane was very excited and couldn't wait to try the jam! +One day, a little girl got a package in the mail. She was so excited and quickly ripped it open. It contained a beautiful doll that she had always wanted. The doll wore a pretty pink dress and had shiny yellow shoes. The little girl was so happy. + +But then she realized that she had forgotten to say thank you to the person who sent her the package. She felt ashamed and wanted to apologize. She asked her mom to help her write a letter. Mom showed her how to write "Dear Friend, thank you for the package". She was so proud when she finished writing it. + +The little girl missed hearing from the person who sent the package. She wondered if her letter arrived. She hoped that her thank you note made the person feel happy. + +The little girl was never forgotten to say thank you again. After all, being kind and thoughtful was important! +Once upon a time, there was a thick triangle. It was looking for an adventure, but it had no idea where to start. It tried to think of a plan, but it couldn't manage to come up with one. + +Just then, a friendly bee came buzzing by. It asked the triangle what was wrong. The triangle explained it wanted to go on an adventure but didn't know how. The bee had an idea! + +The bee told the triangle to fly up, up, up into the sky. After an exciting journey, the two arrived at a big, colorful rainbow. The triangle was excited to explore, but it was afraid of how it would manage. + +The bee comforted the triangle, saying it would help it along its journey. With the bee's help, the triangle was brave enough to climb the rainbow and explore the colors. The triangle was so proud it had managed the adventure! + +The triangle thanked the bee for its help and flew off to find more adventures. With its newfound courage, the thick triangle soon found many more fun things to explore! +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved roses. One day, Daisy saw a big rose bush. She was so excited! She ran over to it, grabbed a rose and began to pour water all over it. + +Then she heard a scared noise coming from the bush! Daisy was so frightened that she started to cry. But when she looked closer, she saw a small, scared kitten! + +Daisy quickly put the rose back on the bush and reached for the kitten. She picked it up and gave it a big cuddle. Daisy felt so much better knowing the kitten was safe. + +The next day, Daisy and the kitten went back to the rose bush. This time, Daisy talked to the rose and thanked it for keeping the kitten safe. Daisy then carefully poured some water on the rose and they both smiled. +One day, a little boy was out swimming in the pool. He splashed around and had so much fun! The water felt so cool and it was a sunny day. + +Suddenly, he saw a tasty fish swimming towards him. It wanted to escape from the pool. The little boy wanted to help so he quickly grabbed it by the tail. He took it to a small pond in his garden and put it in the water. The fish was so happy! + +Before the little boy knew it, the fish's friends had come to say thank you for helping it escape. They said goodbye and swam away. The little boy waved at them and went back to his swimming pool. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a very brave girl. She was very hungry and wanted to make a big score. So, she decided to try something very difficult. The brave girl was excited to try and she worked very hard. She tried and tried and wouldn't stop until she succeeded. + +Seeing the girl's determination, her friends cheered her on. Finally, the brave girl succeeding in making her big score. All her friends were so happy and surprised. + +After the girl's big success, she didn't look hungry anymore! She jumped for joy when she realised she succeeded in making such a big score. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a black shelter. Inside was a little puppy, quiet and still. Then, one day, the puppy began to shake. He shook and shook until the shelter was filled with sound. + +The puppy was scared. He looked all around, but there was no one in sight. After a while, he calmed down. He lay down on the floor and waited. + +Suddenly, a big black bird flew in through the doorway. "Coo-coo," it said. The puppy was so surprised that he started to shake again. The bird flew over to him and said, "Don't be scared. I'm here to help you." + +The bird showed the puppy all around the shelter. He told the puppy all about how to find food and water and taught him how to play. + +When the sun began to set, the bird flew away. But the puppy was no longer scared inside the black shelter. He had a new friend and he knew he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved looking out to the sea and imagining. Every day when the sun was setting, she would watch the sky turn pink and the waves rise up and down. + +One day, she spotted something special. A big bright wave had appeared in the water. She ran to get her dad and show him. As the wave got bigger and bigger, it moved in a different way to other waves. It sparkled and shone with different colours. + +The little girl and her dad sat on the beach and watched in amazement. They thought it was brilliant. The wave kept going up and down, like a wave of celebration. + +The wave was so beautiful it made the little girl smile. She felt as though something magic was happening right in front of her. + +The wave kept going and going, showing the little girl that anything is possible if you just keep on going. That's why she loves the wave so much, and still loves to watch it every day. That is why the wave will always be a special memory to the little girl, because it showed her to keep rising and never give up. +Lucy was walking through the woods when she noticed something up in the trees. She looked up and observed a sleepy owl. Lucy hadn't seen an owl so close before and she was excited to look at it more carefully. + +The owl was very still and quiet, staring down at Lucy. Lucy felt a bit scared, but she stayed where she was and kept observing the owl. + +The owl looked very unhappy and miserable. Its feathers were all scrunched up, and it had a sad expression on its face. Lucy wanted to help the owl feel better, so she waved and smiled. + +The owl blinked twice and then started to look a bit less miserable. Lucy was glad to see the owl smiling. She waved goodbye and carried on walking through the woods, feeling happy that she had cheered up the owl. +Once upon a time there was a chatty mitten. He enjoyed nothing more than talking to everybody. One day he decided to design something special. He tried to imagine what he wanted it to look like. He thought it should be big, colorful and smooth. He had some bright ideas and the mitten worked hard all day. + +The mitten designed something amazing. It was beautiful. He thought up all sorts of colors, shapes and textures. He was even able to make it smooth. Everyone admired his work. + +The mitten was so excited to show off his design. He felt proud and showed it to all his friends. Everyone loved it and they all agreed it was the smoothest thing they had ever seen. The mitten was so happy and the story ended happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dull worm. The worm was in the garden and it wanted to write something very special. So, it found some same paper and a pen, and it started to write. It wrote about the different flowers in the garden and about the butterflies that flew around. + +After the worm wrote, it realized that it was getting tired and the sun was going down. So the worm rolled up the paper and put it in a special place near the garden. + +The next day, the worm was very excited to see what happened when it wrote in the garden. It went to the same place and saw that its writing was still there. It took the paper and read what it wrote. The worm was so happy to see its special words written on the paper. + +And that's how the dull worm wrote in the garden. +Once there was a rabbit called Max. He was always on the move, hopping and carrying sparkly carrots. Max loved his sparkly carrots so much he wanted to carry even more of them. + +One day, Max came across a lake. The lake was very calm and the sun was shining on the surface of the water. Max decided to use the lake to carry his sparkly carrots. He wanted to carry as many carrots as he possible could, so he carefully started putting the carrots in the lake. + +Max was so careful, he managed to carry all his sparkly carrots across the lake. The sparkly carrots filled the lake, shining in the sunshine and radiating happiness. + +Max had been so brave and clever. He was so proud of himself for carrying all his sparkly carrots across the lake. It was a happy day for Max and he hopped away with a smile on his face. +Every morning Mommy and Fred started their day. Today was special, because Fred was going to get a special snack. First they went to the kitchen and Fred got an ordinary bowl. Then Mommy put some food in the bowl. It was something special and yummy. + +Now it was time to eat the snack. Fred sat down and started to eat. The snack was nice and Fred liked it. He ate lots, but he was still full of energy. + +After he ate his snack, Fred started to have fun. He jumped up and down and ran around the house. He was so happy that he had a snack. + +Finally, it was time to go to bed. Mommy tucked Fred in and tucked and kissed him goodnight. Fred was happy, because he had finished his special snack. He was ready for another ordinary day. +One day, Judy went to the park. She heard some noise, so she ran over to see what it was. She saw a bird! It was so interesting! Judy had never seen a bird before, so she was so excited to watch it. + +The bird flew up into the sky and Judy couldn't believe how wonderful it was! She wanted to know more, so she asked her mom. Her mom told her that the bird was a sparrow and that it flew by looking for food. + +Judy was amazed. She knew she wanted to learn more about birds so she kept her eyes open for them. She was hoping to spot more. + +Soon enough, Judy kept seeing birds. She started to get to know the different types of birds and what they sounded like. She loved learning about them, and she was so excited that she knew something new. + +One day Judy even saw a flock of sparrows! She was so happy to watch them fly by and make the noise she knew so well. Knowing about birds was very interesting to Judy. +Once upon a time there was a metal tree. It was a big and tall tree made of metal. It covered the sky and its leaves were shiny and almost as hard as the metal. Every day, it made a loud and harsh sound that was like a clang. + +One day, a man came with a big and shiny saw. He started to cut the metal tree. It was a harsh sound that scared the birds away. The metal tree was becoming smaller and smaller and soon it was just a pile of metal pieces on the ground. + +The birds were happy and flew away singing. They were free again, and the harsh sound was gone. The metal tree was gone, but the birds had much more space now and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Eva. Eva was three years old and she loved playing outside. She especially loved to swing on the swing set! + +One day, when Eva was playing on the swings, she saw something shiny in the grass. She got off the swing and went to see what it was. To her surprise, she found a delicate pill. It was very beautiful, so Eva grabbed it and put it into her pocket. + +That night, Eva's mom asked her to show her the pill she had found. Eva pulled the delicate pill out with a smile. Mom smiled, too! She said that the pill was very special. Eva couldn't wait to show her friends. + +The next day, she brought the delicate pill to school and showed it to all her friends. Everyone was very surprised and asked Eva if they could take a closer look. Eva happily said yes, and watched as her friends grabbed the special pill. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small and friendly boy named Jack. He was very excited one day because he was going to unpack a big, new box. + +His mom opened the box and out came many colorful things, like toy cars and stuffed animals. He quickly set to work unpacking the box. + +Next, Jack looked up and saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. It was so white and bright! He jumped and reached for the cloud, but it was too high up. + +So he laid on the ground and listened very carefully. He heard a humming sound, like music in the sky. But Jack couldn't hear it, he was deaf. He put his hands over his ears and tried again. But still the sky stayed quiet. + +But then, suddenly, he heard the humming! He had heard a cloud! Jack jumped up and down and felt so happy. He had heard a cloud! It was amazing! +The little boy wanted some treats. His mom said he needed to eat healthy. She gave him some fruit and he shook his head. He wanted something sweet. + +His mom then opened the pantry and scatted some treats on the kitchen table. The boy was so happy! He reached for the treats and popped them in his mouth. + +The little boy enjoyed the treats. He said thank you to his mom and asked her if he could have some more. She said he could, but he needed to get some exercise first. + +The little boy ran around the house trying to collect all of his treats. He had lots of fun and felt very tired at the end. His mom was happy that he had some exercise, so she scatted some more treats on the table. + +The little boy was so excited! He enjoyed the healthy treats and felt so happy. He was thankful that his mom always gave him healthy things to eat. +Once upon a time there was a very old, grey cat. His name was Zero. He liked to stretch out in the warm, sunny spot near the window in the morning. But one day, the sun was not shining and Zero was cold. He looked all around the room and saw a big, soft blanket on the bed. He wanted to cover himself up and stay warm, so he hopped onto the bed and started to cover himself with the blanket. He saw how the blanket slowly wrapped around him and started to purr with contentment. From then on every time it was cold, he would cover himself with the blanket and stay warm. Zero was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a magical missile. She had special powers, like the power to guess. Everywhere she visited, people found her to be helpful. + +One day a little girl came along. She had never seen a magical missile before and was very curious. She asked the missile to guess her age. The missile blinked, and said, “You are three years old.†+ +The little girl cheered with joy and clapped. She thanked the missile for being so helpful. + +Afterwards, the little girl asked the missile if she could keep her at home. The magical missile smiled and said, “Yes, why not?†+ +From then on, the little girl and the magical missile were the best of friends! They played together every day. Everywhere they went, people saw them together and said, “She sure must be a helpful missile!†+Cindy was a happy young child. Every day she would play with her friends and make things with her toys. One day, she found an object in her backyard. It was round, small, and sparkly. She was very excited and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. + +They gathered around and saw the special object. Then they all decided to unite as friends and make something with the object. They made funny shapes, drawings, and designs together. It was a great day for them all. + +Cindy and her friends were very good at uniting with one purpose, and it made them very happy. They felt like a big, friendly family. The object was special and brought them together every day. It felt like a magical thing that kept them all connected. + +Cindy and her friends would stay united forever, and their friendship would be strong. The object became a way to show the power they had when they stood together. They were truly a friendly group that stuck together no matter what. +Johnny was at the playground with his parents, when he noticed a fireman nearby. He smiled and waved at the fireman, but the fireman only frowned back. Johnny was disappointed and started to cry. + +His parents rushed over and hugged him. His mom told him that the fireman was probably just tired from working hard all day. Then she added that the fireman was probably just not in the mood for smiling. + +To cheer him up, his dad took out an ice cream cone from his pocket and handed it to Johnny. It was the perfect treat! The ice cream tasted sweet and the cone was extra crispy. + +Johnny was happy again and he ran around in circles, licking the ice cream and waving at the fireman. Surprisingly, this time the fireman smiled back. Johnny and his parents waved goodbye and went home smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man who had a spade. Every day he would take the spade and his packed lunch and go out into the garden. Little did he know that something magical was about to happen! + +The strong man worked very hard in the garden, digging and lifting heavy pots until nightfall. With the last of his spade's strength, he dug into the soil and planted a tiny seed. He could hardly believe his eyes when the seed began to grow and bloom! + +The man was so happy that he jumped up and down! The seed had turned into a beautiful bright blue flower. He was so proud of his work, he even took a picture of the flower and hung it on the wall. + +From then on, the strong man visited his garden every day, watching the flowers bloom and grow. He was so grateful for his spade that had helped him make his garden so beautiful. +Charlie was a 3 year old boy. He was very anxious about his first day at school. All morning he had butterflies in his tummy. When Charlie saw his teacher Mrs Brown he felt a little better. She was very kind and gentle and smiled a lot. + +On his first day, Mrs Brown helped Charlie and the whole class draw a picture of a flower. Charlie started to relax as he drew. Mrs Brown talked about the petals of the flower and the colour of the leaves. As Charlie listened he noticed a memory from the garden with his daddy. + +He felt happy, he could see his dad trying to teach him how to yield and to be patient. Charlie smiled to himself and he felt a little braver facing the new day. He was ready to yield to the day and learn all he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse lived in a stable with lots of hay. One day, the mouse saw a piece of cheese high up on a shelf. The mouse wanted the cheese, but it was too high to reach. So, the mouse decided to crawl up the wall to get to the cheese. It took a long time, but finally, the mouse reached the cheese and ate it all up. The mouse was very happy and went to sleep in the hay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. He was a happy dog who loved to play with his toys and run around the yard. One day, Max's owner told him that they were going to the park. Max was so excited to go to the park, he couldn't wait to see all the other dogs. + +When they arrived at the park, Max saw a big dog named Spike. Spike was very strong and Max was a little scared of him. But Spike was friendly and wanted to play with Max. They played together for a while and Max felt proud that he made a new friend. + +Later that day, Max's owner took him to the groomer. Max didn't like going to the groomer because he always came back looking different. But this time, Max's owner told him that the groomer was going to give him a new haircut. Max was nervous at first, but when he saw himself in the mirror, he felt proud of his new look. He was happy that he could change his appearance and still be himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big truck with a friendly driver. The driver waved at them and drove away. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends decided to have a picnic. They gathered some sandwiches and fruit and went to the park. As they were eating, they noticed that the sky was getting darker and darker. The wind started to blow and the leaves on the trees rustled loudly. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and they had to run for shelter. They saw the same truck with the friendly driver and he stopped to help them. He turned on the light inside the truck so they could see better. They all got inside and waited for the storm to pass. After the storm was over, the driver drove them safely back home. From that day on, they always waved at the friendly driver whenever they saw him passing by. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Mittens told the dog to go outside and play. The dog didn't want to listen to the bossy cat, but Mittens kept telling the dog to go. + +Finally, the dog decided to go outside and play. Mittens followed the dog to the door and watched as the dog opened the exit. Mittens thought the dog was very clever for knowing how to open the exit. + +After the dog went outside, Mittens realized that it was nice to let others make their own choices. Mittens decided to be less bossy and more friendly to the other animals. From that day on, Mittens and the dog became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. They were very wealthy and had lots of toys for Lily to play with. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when she felt the wind start to blow. She ran inside to tell her mommy. "Mommy, the wind is blowing!" she said. Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's go bathe and then we can watch the leaves dance in the wind." + +After they finished bathing, Lily and her mommy went outside to watch the wind blow. They saw the leaves on the trees rustling and the flowers swaying back and forth. "The wind is so strong today," said Lily. "Yes, it is," said her mommy. "But it's also very beautiful." +Once upon a time, there was a happy cat. The cat was cheerful because it had a lot of toys to play with. One day, the cat's favorite toy went missing. The cat looked everywhere but couldn't find it. The cat was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the cat had an idea. It wanted to solve the problem of the missing toy. The cat searched and searched until it found the toy under the couch. The cat was so happy and cheerful again! It played with the toy all day long and never let it out of its sight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, she drew a picture of a bird that looked confused. She showed it to her mom and said, "Birdie say, 'Where am I?'" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Maybe the birdie needs help finding its way home." So, they went outside and looked for the birdie. They found it sitting on a branch and brought it some seeds to eat. The birdie was happy and flew away. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others when they are confused. She felt proud of herself for making the birdie happy. From that day on, she always tried to help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very shy and didn't like to talk to other animals. One day, Benny was walking in the forest when he saw a big, colorful firework in the sky. He was so amazed that he shouted, "Wow!" + +Suddenly, Benny heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Sammy the squirrel. Sammy asked Benny, "Did you see the firework too?" Benny replied, "Yes, it was so pretty." + +Sammy said, "I'm not shy like you, Benny. I love to shout when I see something amazing." Benny smiled and said, "Maybe one day I'll be brave like you and shout too." From that day on, Benny and Sammy watched many firework shows together and Benny wasn't so shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a squirrel and Max chased after it. Lily called out, "Max, come back!" + +Max came back to Lily and she gave him a treat. Max was happy and wagged his tail. Lily said, "I love you, Max." + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her on the phone. She said, "Lily, I'm worried. It's getting dark outside. Please come home." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mom. We're coming home now." When they got home, Lily's mom opened the door and gave Lily a big hug. She said, "I'm so happy you're home safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and always got a cone when her mommy took her to the ice cream truck. One day, Lily saw a man who couldn't hear or talk. He was sad because he couldn't order ice cream. Lily wanted to help him, so she made a sign that said "I want ice cream". The man was so grateful and gave Lily a big smile. They both got a cone and enjoyed their ice cream together. From that day on, Lily knew that helping others can make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. One day, she asked her mom if they could go on a safari. Her mom said they couldn't go right now, but they could study about safaris at home. + +Lily thought studying was stupid and didn't want to do it. But her mom told her that studying could be fun and they could learn about all the different animals they might see on a safari. Lily thought that sounded cool, so they started to study. + +They read books and watched videos about lions, elephants, and giraffes. Lily was amazed by all the different animals she learned about. She even drew pictures of them in her notebook. After they finished studying, Lily told her mom that she was excited to go on a safari one day and see all the animals in person. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we studied about safaris together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends, but one day, she fell and hit her head. Her friend, Timmy, suggested they go inside and get a glove to put some ice in it for her head. + +Lily's head hurt a lot, and she felt dizzy. She didn't want to go inside, but Timmy insisted it was the best thing to do. They went inside, and Timmy got a glove from the kitchen. He put some ice in it and gave it to Lily to put on her head. + +Lily felt better, but she was still upset. She didn't want to stop playing outside. Timmy suggested they play a quiet game inside until she felt better. They played a game of cards, and Lily forgot about her headache. + +After a while, Lily felt much better, and she thanked Timmy for his help. They went back outside and played together until it was time to go home. Lily was happy to have such a good friend like Timmy who knew how to help her when she was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and Lily saw a big slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom gave her a lollipop. It was her favorite flavor - strawberry! She licked and licked until it was all gone. But then, Lily accidentally dropped the stick on the ground. "Stupid stick!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's friends called her over to play tag. She forgot all about the lollipop stick and ran off to play. It was a great day at the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the river with her toy boat. One day, it started to rain really hard and the river began to rise. Lily became fearful because she didn't want to get swept away by the strong current. + +She tried to grab her boat and run back home, but the river was too fast. Suddenly, the boat was taken by the current and Lily couldn't catch it. She cried and cried as she watched it disappear into the distance. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said they could get a new boat, but Lily was still sad. She learned that sometimes bad things happen, even when we try our best to avoid them. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo who lived in a river. The hippo was very obedient and always listened to his mother. One day, while the hippo was swimming in the river, he heard someone whispering his name. He looked around but didn't see anyone. + +The hippo continued swimming but he heard the whisper again. This time, he saw a little bird sitting on a tree branch. The bird asked the hippo to help him find his nest. The hippo agreed and searched the trees until they found the nest. + +The bird was very happy and thanked the hippo for being so obedient and kind. From that day on, the hippo and the bird became friends and would often play together in the river. The hippo learned that sometimes it's important to listen carefully and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her wide bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Lily's bathrobe got wet and she needed to wash it. + +Lily's mom put the bathrobe in the washing machine, but Lily wanted to help. She asked her mom if she could weigh the soap. Her mom said yes and gave her a small scale. + +As Lily was weighing the soap, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The soap broke into many pieces and Lily felt sad. She thought her mom would be angry, but her mom just hugged her and said accidents happen. + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that her mom would always love her, no matter what. From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful when weighing things. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. They didn't have much money, but they had each other. + +One day, Timmy found a gold coin on the ground. He was so happy! He ran home to show his parents. "Look! I found gold!" he said. + +His parents were surprised. "Wow, Timmy! That's amazing!" his mom said. "Let's go buy some food for dinner tonight." + +Later that night, Timmy went to sleep with a full belly and a happy heart. He knew that even though they were poor, they were still rich in love. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a big car that they loved to drive. One day, they went on a long drive to the beach. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. When they got to the beach, they played in the sand and swam in the sea. + +After the beach, they went to a shop to buy some cloth. The mommy wanted to make a new dress for the little girl. The little girl saw a yellow cloth and said, "I want this one!" The mommy smiled and bought the yellow cloth. + +On the way back home, the little girl fell asleep in the car. When they got home, the mommy made the little girl a beautiful yellow dress from the cloth they bought. The little girl was so happy and twirled around in her new dress. The family was happy and they all went to bed with big smiles on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bunny. The bunny loved to bounce around in the meadow. One day, the bunny found a big piece of paper. It was so big that the bunny could wrap itself up in it. The bunny bounced around with the paper and had so much fun. But then, the wind came and took the paper away. The bunny was sad, but then it found another big piece of paper to bounce around with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small house. Every night, she would stir a pot of soup for her dinner. One night, a little girl came knocking on her door. + +"Hello, what brings you here?" asked the elderly woman. + +"I am lost and I need help finding my way home," replied the little girl. + +The elderly woman smiled kindly and invited the little girl inside. She stirred the soup and offered the little girl a bowl. As they ate, the elderly woman asked the little girl where she lived. + +The little girl told her the name of her street and the elderly woman recognized it. She knew the way and offered to take the little girl home. Together, they walked through the night until they reached the little girl's house. The little girl thanked the elderly woman and hugged her before going inside. The elderly woman smiled and walked back home, happy to have helped a lost child. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, he went to the store with his mom and saw a shiny steel car that he really wanted. + +"Mommy, can I have that car? It's so shiny and cool!" Timmy said. + +"That car is very expensive and it's also very sharp. You could hurt yourself," his mom replied. + +Timmy didn't want to hurt himself, but he really wanted that car. He thought about it for a while and then said, "I know! I'll be very competitive and save my money so that I can buy the car myself." + +And so, Timmy started to save his money. He did chores around the house and helped his neighbors with their yard work. After a few weeks, he had enough money to buy the shiny steel car. He was so happy and proud of himself for being competitive and working hard to get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play games with his friends at the park. One day, they decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Timmy hid behind a big tree and waited for his friends to find him. He stayed very quiet so they wouldn't hear him. + +Suddenly, he heard his friend Sarah calling out to him. "Timmy, come out! You won the game!" Timmy was so happy that he won. He came out from behind the tree and gave Sarah a big hug. + +After the game, they all went to the ice cream truck to order some treats. Timmy got a chocolate cone and his friend Jake got a strawberry one. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream. + +Suddenly, a man walked by who was deaf. Timmy's friends didn't know what that meant, so Timmy explained it to them. "It means he can't hear us when we talk," he said. They all waved to the man and smiled, even though he couldn't hear them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was a shiny necklace with a string. She would wear it everywhere she went and it made her feel very special. + +One day, Lily was playing outside and she saw a butterfly. It was so pretty and graceful as it fluttered its wings. Lily wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. So, she decided to make her own butterfly with a string and some paper. She cut out the wings and colored them with bright colors. Then, she tied the string to the wings and ran around with it, pretending it was flying. + +As the sun began to set, Lily noticed how it made everything shine. The grass, the trees, and even her necklace. She smiled and felt grateful for the beautiful day she had. She went inside, still holding her butterfly on a string, and fell asleep dreaming of all the wonderful things she would do tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and picking flowers. One day, she went on a walk and found a lost glove on the ground. She picked it up and tried it on, but it was too big for her tiny hands. + +Suddenly, she saw a boy walking towards her. "Excuse me, do you know who this glove belongs to?" she asked him. The boy shook his head and said, "No, but we can ask around and see if anyone lost it." + +Together, they went door to door asking if anyone had lost a glove. Finally, an old lady answered the door and said, "Yes, that's my glove! Thank you for finding it." + +Lily felt happy that she was able to help the old lady find her lost glove. She said goodbye to the boy and skipped home, feeling proud of herself for being so tidy and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing but was shy to sing in front of others. One day, she heard her mom humming a tune and asked if she could sing with her. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Sing your heart out!" + +Lily started to sing, but her voice was soft and shaky. Her mom encouraged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You have a beautiful voice. Sing louder and with confidence!" + +Lily tried again, but her voice was still too quiet. She felt like giving up, but her mom said, "Don't be too harsh on yourself, Lily. Keep practicing, and you will get better." + +Lily listened to her mom's advice and kept practicing every day. Soon, she gained confidence and started singing in front of others. Her heart was full of joy, knowing that she could do something she loved, thanks to her mom's encouragement. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was flying in the forest, looking for a branch to rest on. She saw a weird-looking branch and decided to land on it. + +Tweety felt tired and decided to take a nap. After a while, she woke up and realized she forgot where she was. She looked around and saw many trees, but couldn't find the branch she was on before. + +Tweety started to fly around, looking for her branch. She asked other birds if they saw her branch, but they didn't know. Tweety felt sad and scared, but she didn't give up. She kept flying until she found her branch again. From that day on, Tweety never forgot where she was resting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hot and thirsty because he had been walking a long time in the desert. He looked around and saw a beautiful oasis with trees and water. Timmy was very happy and stepped quickly towards the oasis. + +When he arrived, he drank lots of water and felt much better. Suddenly, he saw a little puppy who was very sad and miserable. Timmy felt sorry for the puppy and stepped towards him. He picked him up and gave him some water to drink. The puppy was very happy and started to wag his tail. Timmy and the puppy played together and had fun in the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside near the river. One day, she saw a purple flower and picked it up. She recognized the flower because it was her favorite color. She showed it to her mommy and they both smiled. + +As they walked along the river, they saw some ducks swimming. Lily recognized the ducks because she had seen them before. She loved watching them play in the water. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something moving in the river. It was a fish! She recognized it because it had shiny scales. Lily was so happy to see all the different things by the river. She knew she would come back again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Joe. Joe liked to catch fish in the big blue sea. He had a very pretty boat that he loved to sail on. One day, Joe caught a fish that was very attractive. The fish was shiny and had lots of colors. Joe thought the fish would match his pretty boat. So, he took a picture of the fish and let it go back into the sea. Joe was happy that he caught such a pretty fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the beach. They walked on the sand and saw many shells. + +Lily saw a oyster and asked her mommy, "What's that?" Her mommy said, "It's an oyster. It's a kind of shellfish that lives in the sea." + +Lily said, "Can we eat it?" Her mommy said, "Yes, but it's very rare to find oysters on the beach. We need to go to a restaurant to eat it." + +Lily and her mommy walked to a restaurant and ordered oysters. They tasted very yummy! Lily said, "I love oysters!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a roll of tape to play with. Timmy was so happy and he ran outside to show his friends. They played with the tape and had so much fun. + +But, when Timmy got home, he forgot to put the tape away. The next day, he wanted to play with it again, but he couldn't find it. Timmy's mom asked him where the tape was, but he couldn't remember. He felt sad that he forgot where he put it. + +A few days later, Timmy found the tape under his bed. But it was dirty! He had forgotten to put it away and it got all dusty. Timmy learned his lesson and made sure to put his toys away so they wouldn't get dirty or lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at all the wild animals. One day, she saw a big bear in the woods. The bear was very hungry and wanted some cream from Lily's picnic basket. + +Lily tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. She didn't want to give the bear her cream, but she didn't want to get hurt either. Suddenly, she had an idea. She took the cream out of her basket and put it on a nearby tree. + +The bear smelled the cream and ran over to the tree. While the bear was busy licking the cream, Lily quietly snuck away. She was happy that she didn't have to give away her cream and that she didn't get hurt. From then on, she always made sure to be careful when she looked for wild animals in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk to her mailbox every day to check for letters. One day, she found a letter inside that said she won a tasty cake. She was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it. + +But as she was walking back home, the wind started to blow and she began to shiver. She hugged the letter close to her chest to keep warm. Suddenly, a big dog ran towards her and scared her. She dropped the letter and the dog ate the tasty cake. Lily was so sad and cried all the way home. + +From that day on, Lily was afraid to walk to her mailbox and never received any more letters. She missed out on all the fun things that could have come in the mail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with clay. She would make all kinds of things with it, like animals and flowers. One day, Lily's mom gave her some new clay to play with. But this clay was scary! It was a dark color and had weird bumps on it. + +Lily didn't want to play with the scary clay at first. But her mom told her to trust her and try it out. So, Lily took a deep breath and started to play with the scary clay. She molded it into a little monster with big eyes and sharp teeth. But as she played with it, she realized that the scary clay wasn't so scary after all. It was actually really fun to play with! + +From that day on, Lily trusted her mom's advice and wasn't afraid of scary-looking things anymore. And she continued to make all kinds of cool things with her clay, even the scary-looking ones! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big garden where she liked to play. One day, she found a small seed and planted it in the ground. + +Every day, she watered the seed and watched it grow. It grew taller and taller until it became a big, beautiful flower. + +One night, Lily looked outside and saw that it was dark outside. She felt scared and asked her mommy why it was so dark. Her mommy explained that it was because the sun had gone to sleep. + +The next day, Lily went outside to see her flower, but it looked dull and sad. She asked her mommy why it looked like that. Her mommy explained that the flower needed more sunlight to grow strong and beautiful again. So, Lily made sure to put her flower in a sunny spot and it grew even bigger and brighter than before. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially near the big tree in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up the yard. It was an easy job, but Lily was so excited to play that she didn't want to stop. + +As she was playing, Lily accidentally tripped and fell into the tree. Her pants got stuck on a branch and she couldn't get free. She felt embarrassed because her mom was watching. + +But then, her mom came over to help and they laughed together as they untangled her pants from the tree. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful around the tree, but she still loved playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was kind and loved to play with her friends. One day, she got an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She was so excited and couldn't wait to go. + +On the day of the party, Lily woke up early and got dressed in her favorite dress. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we go to the party now?" Her mom smiled and said, "No, sweetie. We have to wait for the right time. Your friend is still sleeping." + +Lily waited patiently and when it was time to go, she went to her friend's house with her mom. At the party, Lily had so much fun playing games and eating cake. When it was time to go home, Lily said thank you to her friend and gave her a big hug. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to your friends and to always wait for the right time to do things, even if you are excited. And sometimes, it's important to let your friends sleep so they can have a good time with you later. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park every day. One day, his mom took him to the park and told him to be patient while she talked to her friend. + +Timmy saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. He ran after it and almost fell into the pond. His mom quickly prevented him from falling in and explained that the water was deep and he could get hurt. + +Later that year, Timmy went to the doctor for a check-up. The doctor said he was healthy and didn't need any medicine. Timmy was happy and asked his mom if they could go to the park again. She said yes, and they went to the park where Timmy saw the butterfly again. This time, he was patient and watched it fly around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see the penguins. Lily saw a bright penguin swimming in the water. "Look, mommy, the penguin is so pretty!" she said. + +Later that day, they went to get some juice. Lily asked for apple juice, and her daddy got her a cup. "Drink up, Lily," he said. Lily took a sip and made a funny face. "This juice is yucky!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily saw the same bright penguin they saw earlier at the zoo. The penguin was standing right next to her! "Hello, Lily," the penguin said. "I saw you at the zoo. I wanted to make sure you were okay." Lily was surprised but happy to see the penguin. She took another sip of her juice and realized it wasn't yucky anymore. "This juice is delicious!" she said. From that day on, Lily always remembered the bright penguin and how he made her juice taste better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the water. One day, Timmy saw a big yellow boat called a kayak. He thought it looked incredible and wanted to try it out. + +But Timmy was scared. He didn't think he could do it. His mom encouraged him and said he could do anything he put his mind to. Timmy took a deep breath and got in the kayak. + +At first, it was hard and he wobbled a lot. But he didn't give up. He kept trying and practicing. Soon, he was paddling all around the lake like a pro. + +Timmy learned that if he believed in himself and kept trying, he could do amazing things. And that was an important lesson for him to remember. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, she wanted to play with her friend, but her friend was not available. Lily felt sad and wanted to cry. + +Her mom saw her, and she asked what was wrong. Lily said her friend couldn't play with her. Her mom told her not to worry and that they could delay playing until her friend was available. + +Lily felt better knowing she could still play with her friend. She went back to her yard and played with her toys while waiting for her friend to come. Finally, her friend arrived, and they played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games on her computer every day. One day, her computer stopped working. Lily didn't know what to do. She tried to fix it, but she couldn't. She was sad because she loved her computer so much. + +A few days later, Lily's mom brought her a new computer. Lily was happy and excited, but she was also a little scared. She didn't know how to use the new computer. It was unknown to her. However, Lily decided to accept the new computer and try to learn how to use it. + +With the help of her mom, Lily learned how to use the new computer. She was happy and grateful. She realized that sometimes, accepting something new can lead to great things. From that day on, Lily loved her new computer just as much as her old one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. They stopped playing and looked around. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, said, "I think it's a storm coming. We should gather all our toys and go home." + +Timmy agreed and they quickly gathered all their toys and headed home. When they got home, Timmy's mom was very alert and asked, "What's going on, boys?" + +Billy replied, "We heard a loud noise and didn't want to get caught in the storm." + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Good job being alert, boys. That's a great result from listening to the sounds around you." The boys felt proud of themselves and went inside to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sing, but she had a very quiet voice. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She got very wet and her clothes were all wet too. + +Lily's mommy told her to come inside and dry off. Lily went inside and her mommy gave her a big, fluffy towel to dry herself with. Lily rubbed the towel all over her body to dry herself off. + +After Lily was all dry, she decided to sing a song for her mommy. She took a deep breath and sang as loud as she could. Her mommy was so happy to hear Lily's voice getting louder and louder. From that day on, Lily practiced singing every day and her voice got louder and louder. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy and daddy. They would walk around and look at all the pretty things in the stores. + +One day, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. It was a big, shiny doll that she had never seen before. She begged her parents to buy it for her, but they said no. Lily felt envious of all the other kids who had toys like that. + +As they were leaving the mall, Lily saw the toy store close. She started to cry and scream because she didn't get the doll. Her parents tried to calm her down, but she wouldn't stop. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew the toy store door open and the doll fell out. Lily ran to grab it, but a car hit her before she could get there. She was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes wanting things too much can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a jar in her backyard. The jar was big and shiny. She wanted to play with it, but it was stuck. She tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. She showed him the jar and asked for his help. Timmy tried to open it but it still wouldn't open. They both got frustrated and started to act out. They yelled and stomped their feet. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and saw what was happening. She told them to calm down and take a deep breath. She gently twisted the jar and it finally opened. Lily and Timmy were so happy and hugged each other. They learned that sometimes when things don't go their way, it's important to stay calm and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily was building a snowman when her little brother came and accidentally knocked it down. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Her brother said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to knock down your snowman." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay. I forgive you." + +Her brother was impressed with Lily's kind heart and they both started to build a new snowman together. They had so much fun playing in the snow that day and forgot all about the old snowman. From that day on, Lily and her brother always forgave each other whenever they made mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her mommy and daddy. One day, her family decided to go to the movie theater. Lily was so excited to watch her favorite movie. + +When they got to the theater, they saw a long line of people waiting to buy tickets. Lily's mommy said, "We have to pay to watch the movie." But when they got to the front of the line, they found out the movie was sold out. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +But then her daddy had an idea. He said, "Let's go get some healthy snacks and watch a movie at home instead." Lily's face lit up with joy. They went to the store and bought some yummy fruits and vegetables. When they got home, they put on a fun movie and enjoyed their healthy snacks. Lily was happy again and thanked her daddy for his clever idea. +Once upon a time, there was a white bunny. The bunny liked to hop and play in the grass. One day, the bunny found a big sack. The bunny hopped inside the sack and it was so fun! The bunny played in the sack for a long time. But then it was time for the bunny to go home. The bunny tried to hop out of the sack but it was too hard. The bunny was stuck! But then the bunny's friend, a little bird, came to help. The bird pecked at the sack until the bunny was free. The bunny was so happy to be out of the sack and thanked the bird for helping. From that day on, the bunny knew to be careful when playing with sacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the field. One day, she found an ancient vase in the grass. + +"Look, mommy! I found a pretty vase!" Lily said, displaying the vase to her mother. + +"That's lovely, dear. Where did you find it?" her mother asked. + +"I found it in the field while I was picking daisies," Lily replied. + +Her mother smiled and said, "Let's display it on the mantel so everyone can see it." + +Lily was happy to show off her special find and placed it carefully on the mantel. From that day on, the ancient vase was proudly displayed in their home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. He had a big garage where he kept all of his cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your garage is so organized!" said Billy. + +"Thanks, Billy! I like to keep my cars in order," replied Timmy. + +But then, they started to play a little too rough. They were crashing their toy cars into each other and knocking them over. Suddenly, Timmy's favorite car broke! + +"Oh no! My favorite car is destroyed!" cried Timmy. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it," said Billy. + +Together, they worked to fix the broken car and put all the other cars back in the garage. Timmy was happy that his garage was still organized and that his favorite car was fixed. And they continued to play with their cars, but this time, they were more careful not to destroy anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom brought out a tent for him to play in. Timmy was so excited and ran into the tent. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a spider crawling on the tent. He became fearful and yelled, "Mommy, there's a spider!" His mom came over and saw the spider too. She grabbed a can of bug spray and sprayed it on the spider. + +The spider quickly ran away, and Timmy felt much better. "Thank you, mommy," said Timmy. "Now I can play in my tent again!" Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I'll always be here to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, her mommy and daddy took her to a big party. There, she met a nice boy named Jack. Jack was very polite and he shared his toys with Lily. They played together all night long. + +After the party, Jack asked Lily if she wanted to marry him. Lily didn't know what that meant, so Jack explained that it meant they could be best friends forever. Lily thought that was a great idea and said yes. + +The next day, Jack gave Lily a beautiful ornament as a present. Lily loved it and put it on her dresser. She remembered her promise to be best friends with Jack forever and felt very happy. From that day on, they played together every day and shared all of their toys. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went for a walk and saw a big lake. She was so excited to see it! + +As she got closer, she saw a duck swimming in the lake. The duck looked friendly, so Lily said hello. The duck quacked back and they became friends. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to her new friend. She was sad to leave, but happy she got to meet the duck at the lake. Lily knew she would come back and visit her new friend soon. She didn't want the fun to end, but she knew it was time to go home and eat her dinner. She hoped her dinner wasn't spoiled! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a pigeon sitting on the ground all alone. She felt sad for the pigeon and wanted to help it. + +Lily went to get some bread to give to the pigeon. But when she got back, some big birds came and scared the pigeon away. Lily was sad and embarrassed because she couldn't help the pigeon. + +Later, she saw the same pigeon again, but this time it was with a group of other pigeons. Lily was happy to see that the pigeon had found some friends. She felt proud that she didn't give up and was able to help the pigeon in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy who looked frightened. He was sitting alone on a bench and didn't have any friends to play with. + +Lily went up to the boy and gave him a big smile. She asked him if he wanted to dance with her. The boy was hesitant at first, but Lily's smile made him feel better. They danced together and had so much fun. + +After they finished dancing, the boy smiled and thanked Lily. He wasn't frightened anymore because he had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily and the boy would meet at the park and dance together. They were both very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red was very attractive and shiny. Red loved to drive around the town and show off his good looks. One day, Red was driving too fast and he hit a tree. Red was very sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind man came to help Red. The man told Red that accidents happen and it's important to drive safely. Red realized that being attractive is not as important as being safe. From that day on, Red promised to drive carefully and be a responsible car. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be safe and responsible, even if it means not being the most attractive. Accidents can happen to anyone, but we can always learn from our mistakes and make better choices in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to go on vacation. He found a popular place to go and decided to go there. He got on a plane and flew to the land where the popular place was. When he got there, he had to pay for a place to stay. He found a nice hotel and paid for a room. He was happy to be on vacation in the popular land. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely memory of her grandma's house. She loved to visit her grandma and play with her toys. Her grandma had a big garden where Lily liked to run and play. + +One day, Lily found a whistle in her grandma's garden. She blew the whistle and it made a loud sound. She was so happy to find it. She put it in her pocket and ran to show her grandma. Her grandma was happy to see her having fun. + +From that day on, Lily kept the whistle as a memory of her lovely time at her grandma's house. She would often blow the whistle and remember the happy times she had there. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Sundays because he got to spend time with his Grandma. One Sunday, Timmy's Grandma took him to a fancy restaurant. Timmy saw that the food was very expensive and he was worried he wouldn't like it. + +But then, the waiter came and poured some yummy juice for Timmy. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Waiter!" His Grandma said, "Timmy, don't worry about the price. I want to treat you to something special." Timmy felt happy and loved spending time with his Grandma. + +After they finished eating, Timmy said, "Grandma, can we come back here again?" His Grandma replied, "Of course, Timmy. We can come back any Sunday you want." Timmy felt excited and couldn't wait for the next Sunday to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved to draw on the blackboard. The blackboard was tall and big, and she had to stand on her tippy toes to reach the top. + +One day, Lily was thinking about what she wanted to draw on the blackboard. She thought about drawing a big, yellow sun or a pretty flower. But then she had an idea. She wanted to draw a picture of her family. + +Lily drew her mommy, daddy, and little brother on the blackboard. She drew their big smiles and their happy faces. When she was finished, she stepped back and looked at her picture. She thought it was the best drawing she had ever made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make jelly. Lily's mommy got out the rough jelly powder and mixed it with water on the stove. + +Lily watched as the jelly cooked and bubbled. She asked her mommy, "Can I help stir?" Her mommy said, "Sure, but be careful. It's hot!" + +Lily stirred the jelly carefully with a big spoon. When it was done cooking, they put it in the fridge to get cold. Later, they ate the jelly for dessert and it was very yummy. Lily was happy that she helped cook it! +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat had a sail that helped it move on the water. One day, the boat went out to sail on the big blue sea. It was a sunny day and the boat felt happy. + +As the boat sailed, it saw a spark in the water. The spark was bright and shiny. The boat wanted to see it up close, so it went closer. But as it got closer, the spark disappeared. The boat felt sad and confused. + +Soon, the boat started to feel hungry. It had forgotten to bring food on its sail. The boat looked around but there was no food to be found. The boat felt even sadder and hungrier. + +As the sun started to set, the boat realized it was lost. It didn't know how to get back home. The boat felt scared and alone. Suddenly, a big wave came and the boat capsized. The boat sank to the bottom of the sea and never sailed again. +Once upon a time, there was a purple elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie and her friends were playing hide and seek when they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun! + +Ellie's friend, the monkey, said, "Let's hide in the bushes!" They all hid and watched as the hunter walked by with his gun. Ellie was scared and knew they had to be careful. + +Later that day, Ellie and her friends were playing again when they heard the same loud noise. This time, they saw the hunter with his gun aiming at them! Ellie quickly remembered what her friend had said earlier and yelled, "Let's hide in the bushes!" They all ran and hid just in time. The hunter couldn't find them and eventually left. + +From that day on, Ellie and her friends made sure to always be careful and hide when they heard loud noises. They knew that guns were dangerous and they didn't want to get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat pasta for dinner. Her mom was in the kitchen cooking the pasta. Lily asked, "Mommy, when will the pasta be ready?" Her mom replied, "It will be ready soon, sweetie. But we need to hurry because your dad will be home soon." + +Lily sat at the table and waited for the pasta. She saw that the pasta was white and looked yummy. Finally, the pasta was ready and her mom served it on a plate. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this pasta is delicious!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +After dinner, Lily went to play with her toys. Her mom cleaned up the kitchen and said, "We need to hurry and clean up, Lily. It's almost bedtime." Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. I'll help you clean up." And they both cleaned up the kitchen together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Nemo wanted to explore the ocean more. He asked his friend, a crab named Crabby, "Can you show me something rare in the ocean?" + +Crabby replied, "Sure, I can show you a rare pearl that is hidden deep in the ocean. But be careful, you might have to dive very deep to find it." + +Excited to see something rare, Nemo began to tap his fins together and swam deep into the ocean. He dove and dove until he finally found the rare pearl. He brought it back to Crabby and said, "Wow, this is so cool! Thank you for showing me something rare." + +Crabby smiled and said, "You're welcome, Nemo. It's always fun to explore the ocean with friends." And from that day on, Nemo continued to explore the ocean with his friends, looking for more rare treasures. +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 saw a purple flower and she wanted to pick it. But when she tried to pick the flower, she accidentally stepped on it and it broke. + +Lily started to cry, but her friend Ben came over and asked her what happened. Lily told him what happened and Ben said, "Don't worry, we can go find another flower for you to gain." + +Lily stopped crying and they went on a search for another flower. As they walked, they saw some smoke coming from a nearby house. They got scared and ran back to their parents. + +Lily's mom asked her what happened and she told her about the smoke. Her mom called the fire department and they came to put out the fire. Lily and Ben were happy that everyone was safe and they continued to play in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a ball and started to throw it back and forth with her friends. They had so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily noticed that her shirt had a hole in it. She was sad because it was her favorite shirt. Her friend, Timmy, saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed him the hole in her shirt and said, "I need some thread to fix it." + +Timmy had an idea. He said, "My mom has some thread at home. Let's go get it!" So, they ran to Timmy's house and got the thread. Lily was so happy that she could fix her shirt. + +After they fixed Lily's shirt, they were hungry. Timmy's mom gave them some yummy cookies to eat. They sat down and enjoyed the cookies together. It was a great day for Lily and Timmy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some cloth for her new dress. While they were there, a rude man pushed past them in line. Lily's mommy told her that it's not nice to be rude to others. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends wanted to play with her toy, but Lily didn't want to share. Her friend asked her why she wouldn't share, and Lily just shrugged her shoulders. But then Lily remembered what her mommy had said about being rude. She decided to share her toy with her friend, and they had a great time playing together. + +Lily learned that it's always better to be kind and share with others. She felt happy knowing that she did the right thing, and her friend was happy too. From that day on, Lily tried to always be kind and share with others, just like her mommy taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the fields. One day, Benny's mommy asked him to come inside for dinner. Benny didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to hurry or he would be late. + +As he was running towards the house, Benny tripped on a cord and fell down. He wasn't hurt, but he felt silly. Benny's mommy helped him up and told him to be more careful next time. + +After dinner, Benny went outside to play again. He saw a graceful butterfly fluttering by and tried to catch it, but it flew away too fast. Benny realized that sometimes it's better to just enjoy watching things be graceful instead of trying to catch them. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who lived in a big house. She was very crazy and always did strange things. One day, she went to the park and saw a little boy playing with his ball. She wanted the ball, but the boy didn't want to give it to her. The woman started to yell and scream, and the boy got scared and ran away. + +The woman chased after the boy, still yelling and screaming. The boy ran faster and faster, but the woman was getting closer and closer. Just when the woman was about to catch the boy, a kind man came and stopped her. He asked her why she was yelling and she told him she wanted the boy's ball. The man explained to her that it was not nice to yell and scare people, and that she should ask nicely if she wants something. + +The woman realized she was wrong and apologized to the man and the boy. From then on, she tried to be kind and not do crazy things anymore. The boy forgave her and even shared his ball with her. They all became friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Timmy was very good at hiding, so he found a spot behind a big tree. He peeked out from behind the tree to see if anyone was coming to find him. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a butterfly flying around. Timmy tried to catch the butterfly with a net, but it was too fast. He felt sad because he couldn't catch it. But then he remembered that it was normal to not catch every butterfly. He smiled and went back to playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily's mom brought out a big piece of navy blue fabric. + +"What is that?" asked Lily. + +"It's a blanket," said her mom. "We're going to fold it up and put it away for now." + +Lily watched as her mom gently folded the blanket. "Can I help?" she asked. + +"Sure," said her mom. "You can fold this corner right here." + +Lily carefully folded the corner of the blanket, feeling proud of herself. "I like folding things," she said. "It's fun." + +Her mom smiled. "I'm glad you like folding things. Maybe someday you can fold your own navy blue blanket." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very stubborn, which means he didn't like to listen to his mom or dad. One day, Tim and his family went on a hike in the woods. Tim saw a bird and he pointed at it. His dad said, "That's a blue jay." Tim didn't know what that meant, so he asked his dad. His dad said, "It's a bird and that's the language we use to talk about it." Tim thought that was cool, and he started pointing at all the different animals they saw, asking his dad what they were called. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with all his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big bird wearing a fancy suit. The bird looked very graceful as he walked around the pond. + +Ducky wanted to look just as fancy as the big bird, so he went to his mommy and asked for a suit. His mommy found a pretty yellow suit for him to wear. Ducky put on his suit and started to walk around the pond just like the big bird. + +All of Ducky's friends started to laugh and point at him. But Ducky didn't care because he felt so fancy and graceful in his suit. From that day on, Ducky would wear his suit every time he went swimming in the pond. And every time he started to walk around, his friends would laugh and say, "Look at Ducky, he's so fancy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the earth and make mud pies. One day, Lily's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a fancy toy car that he wanted to show Lily. + +Lily looked at the car and said, "Wow, that's fancy! Can I play with it?" + +Billy said, "No, it's too special. I don't want it to get dirty." + +Lily felt sad and said, "But I like to spread the earth and make mud pies. It's fun!" + +Billy thought about it and realized that playing with his toy car wasn't as important as having fun with his friend. He said, "Okay, let's play in the earth and make mud pies together!" + +Lily smiled and they had a great time playing together. The moral of the story is that having fun with friends is more important than fancy toys. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house. They had a big bed with a soft mattress where they slept every night. They loved to eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables. + +One day, the family decided to go on a picnic in the forest. The little girl was so excited to lead the way. They had a great time eating sandwiches and playing games. + +But as they were walking back home, they got lost. The little girl didn't know how to lead them back. They walked and walked until it got dark. They were tired and hungry, and they couldn't find their way back. They had to sleep on the hard ground without their soft mattress. The next day, they were found by a rescue team. They were safe, but they learned to always be careful and not get lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she found a big herb growing in the garden. She picked it and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the park. They went to see what it was and saw a group of boys playing soccer. Lily's friend, Timmy, asked if she wanted to play. She said yes and joined in. + +Lily was not very good at soccer, but she tried her best. She kicked the ball and it went flying into the air. Everyone cheered! Lily felt happy and proud. She knew she could do anything if she tried. And she also knew that the herb she found earlier would help her feel better after all that running around. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fluffy panda. He was very friendly and harmless. He lived in a zoo with his panda friends. One day, the panda went to the playground. He saw a big slide and wanted to slide down it. So he climbed up the ladder and went wheeeeee down the slide! He had so much fun! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and count the flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a lady walking down the street. The lady had a big smile on her face, but Lily noticed that she couldn't hear anything. + +Lily ran up to the lady and said, "Hi! I'm Lily. What's your name?" The lady smiled and wrote her name on a piece of paper. "My name is Mrs. Johnson," the paper said. + +Lily and Mrs. Johnson became friends and would count the flowers together every day. But one day, Lily saw some kids making fun of Mrs. Johnson because she was deaf. Lily stood up for her friend and told the kids that it wasn't nice to make fun of someone just because they were different. + +From then on, Lily and Mrs. Johnson would count the flowers and have fun together every day. Lily learned that it didn't matter if someone was deaf or different, they could still be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink juice, but he always spilled it on his shirt. His mommy would wipe it off, but it made Timmy sad. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy also loved juice, but he didn't spill it. Timmy got jealous and spilled his juice on purpose. Billy got mad and said he wouldn't play with Timmy anymore. + +Timmy realized he made a mistake and felt deep sadness. He asked his mommy to help him wipe the juice off his shirt and went to apologize to Billy. Billy forgave him and they continued to play together. From that day on, Timmy tried his best not to spill his juice and always remembered to say sorry when he made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on his tablet screen. One day, Timmy's tablet screen got a big tear in it. He was very sad because he couldn't play with his toys anymore. + +Timmy's mom told him that it was okay and that they would get it fixed. But Timmy was still sad. He thought that his tablet screen was the most important thing in the world. + +Then, Timmy's mom showed him a picture of a humble family who didn't have any toys or a tablet screen. Timmy realized that he was lucky to have all the things he had, even if his screen was torn. From that day on, he learned to be grateful for what he had and not to worry about small things like a torn screen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dog named Spot who was very ugly. One day, Timmy's mom said they had to pack because they were going on vacation. Timmy was excited to go to the beach and play with Spot. + +When they got to the beach, Timmy saw a man teaching his dog how to catch a frisbee. Timmy wanted to teach Spot too, so he tried to throw the frisbee. But Spot was too ugly and couldn't catch it. Timmy felt sad. + +Later that day, Timmy and Spot went swimming in the ocean. Suddenly, a big wave came and took Spot away. Timmy tried to save him, but it was too late. Timmy was very sad and cried. He wished he could have taught Spot how to catch the frisbee before he was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was sick and needed medicine to feel better. His mommy gave him the medicine and told him to rest. + +Timmy wanted to play but his mommy said he needed to be quiet and rest. So, Timmy decided to draw and write a picture for his mommy. He drew a big red heart and wrote "I love you mommy" on it. + +His mommy was so happy and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy and loved. He continued to rest and take his medicine until he felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the shore, where he would build sandcastles and collect seashells. One day, Timmy's mom packed a delicious lunch for him to eat at the shore. + +As Timmy was eating his sandwich, he saw a seagull flying above him. "Hey, Mr. Seagull, would you like some of my sandwich?" Timmy asked. The seagull just squawked in response. + +After lunch, Timmy decided to play with his water bottle. He filled it with water and started to spray it all around. Suddenly, he saw the seagull flying towards him. The seagull opened its beak and Timmy thought it was going to attack him. But instead, the seagull flew right into the water spray and started to cool off. + +Timmy laughed and said, "I guess you like to get sprayed too, Mr. Seagull!" From then on, Timmy and the seagull became friends and would share Timmy's delicious lunches at the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in nature. He would run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a crazy squirrel running up a tree. The squirrel was so crazy that it fell out of the tree! Timmy and his friends ran over to see if the squirrel was okay. The squirrel was okay and ran away. Timmy and his friends laughed and played some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make clothes for them with her mommy's thread. One day, Lily's favorite doll's dress got too big, so she decided to shrink it in the wash. + +When she put the dress in the wash, she accidentally put her mommy's favorite sweater in there too. When her mommy found out, she got very angry and yelled at Lily. "You ruined my sweater!" her mommy said. Lily felt very sad and scared. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy went to take a nap. When she woke up, she found out that Lily's baby brother had swallowed a piece of thread and was now dead. Lily's mommy was very sad and cried a lot. Lily didn't know what to do, so she hugged her mommy tightly. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she should never play with thread and always ask for help when she needed it. She missed her brother very much and wished she could have done something to save him. +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 made some spicy food for dinner. Lily tried it and said, "Too spicy, mommy!" + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will make you something else to eat." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends was not sharing their toys and kept saying, "Mine, mine, mine." Lily said, "You're not being a good player. We should all share our toys and play together." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be kind to others. Don't worry if something is too spicy or if someone doesn't want to share their toys. Just be a good player and enjoy playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always carried her pencil with her. One day, she went to the park to draw some pictures. She met a charming boy who also loved to draw. They became friends and drew pictures together. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily realized she had forgotten her pencil. She was sad because it was her favorite pencil. The charming boy saw how sad she was and gave her his pencil. Lily was very happy and grateful. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and help others, even if it means giving up something you love. And if you forget something, there's always someone kind enough to help you out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a gate that was broken. + +Lily went to her dad and said, "Daddy, can we fix the gate?" + +Her dad said, "Yes, we can fix it. It's an easy job." + +Lily was happy because she loved to help her dad. They went to the store to buy some tools. After they got the tools, they fixed the gate together. + +Lily said, "Now we own the gate!" and her dad smiled and said, "Yes, we do." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to brush her hair with her pink brush every morning. One day, Lily went to a big park where she saw a lot of kids playing games. They were very competitive and tried to win every game. + +Lily felt a little shy, but the kids welcomed her to play with them. She joined in and had so much fun! They played tag, hide-and-seek, and even had a race. Lily didn't win, but she was happy to have made new friends. + +After playing for a while, Lily realized she had lost her brush. She looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. The other kids saw her looking and helped her search. Finally, one of the kids found the brush and gave it back to Lily. She was so grateful and thanked them all for being so kind. From that day on, Lily went to the park every day to play with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue dress and loved to play outside. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy when she accidentally hurt her finger. + +"Ouchie! My finger hurts!" cried Lily. + +Timmy saw that Lily was sad and wanted to make her feel better. He gave her a kiss on her finger and said, "There, all better now." + +Lily smiled and thanked Timmy. She knew that Timmy was her best friend and always made her feel better when she was sad. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day and had lots of fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he wanted to call his grandma on the telephone. He picked up the phone and tried to call her, but he struggled to dial the numbers correctly. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and came over to help him. She dialed the number for him and handed him the phone. Timmy was so happy to talk to his grandma! + +But then, his grandma told him some serious news. She had to go to the hospital. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His mom hugged him and told him that everything would be okay. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to call his grandma every day to check on her. He still struggled with dialing the phone, but he never gave up because he loved his grandma very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique doll with curly hair and a pretty dress. One day, Lily's mom gave her a special word to learn. It was "polish". + +Lily didn't know what "polish" meant, so she asked her mom. "Mommy, what does 'polish' mean?" she asked. + +"It means to make something shiny and clean," her mom replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want to polish my doll's shoes!" + +So, Lily got a cloth and some polish and started to clean her doll's shoes. When she was done, her doll's shoes were shiny and looked brand new. + +Lily was so proud of herself and showed her mom. "Look, mommy! I polished my doll's shoes!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You learned a new word and made your doll look beautiful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that her mommy always brushed. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time for your haircut." Lily didn't like haircuts because they made her hair shorter. But her mommy said, "Don't worry, you'll still have pretty hair." + +At the hair salon, Lily met a funny lady with crazy hair. The lady said, "I enjoy cutting hair. It's like making art!" Lily was surprised because she didn't know haircuts could be fun. The lady asked, "Do you want a crazy haircut like mine?" Lily giggled and said, "No, thank you. Just a little trim, please." + +After the haircut, Lily looked in the mirror and saw that her hair was still pretty. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I like my haircut." Her mommy smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You look beautiful." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy horse that she loved very much. The toy horse was yellow and had a long tail. Lily felt like the toy horse belonged to her and nobody else. + +One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to the west. They saw lots of mountains and trees. Lily loved it there because it was so different from where she lived. She felt like the west was a magical place. + +When they got back home, Lily noticed that her toy horse was missing. She looked for it everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and worried that someone else had taken her toy horse. But she was persistent and kept looking for it. + +Eventually, Lily found her toy horse under her bed. She was so happy to have it back and felt like it belonged with her always. From that day on, Lily never let her toy horse out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved eating pie, especially apple pie. One day, Timmy's mom baked a big apple pie for him. Timmy was so happy and excited to eat it. + +As he was eating his pie, his little sister came into the room. "Can I have some pie too?" she asked. Timmy didn't want to share his pie, so he said, "No, this is my pie. You can't have any." + +His sister looked sad and said, "But I love apple pie too." Timmy thought for a moment and then he felt ashamed. He realized it wasn't nice to be selfish and not share with his sister. So, he surrendered and said, "Okay, you can have some pie too." + +His sister smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You're the best brother ever!" From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it made him feel happy to make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a toy firetruck with a ladder that could go up and down. Timmy was so happy, he wanted to play with it all day long. + +But then, Timmy's mom needed to go to the store. She told Timmy that they needed to take the car, but she couldn't find her license. Timmy didn't know what a license was, but he knew it was important. They looked and looked until they finally found it under a pile of papers. + +As they drove to the store, Timmy saw a big fire. He asked his mom what was happening and she told him that a building was burning. Timmy was sad because he didn't want anything to burn. But his mom told him that the firefighters were there to help and they would make everything perfect again. Timmy felt better knowing that the firefighters were there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who was very small. His mommy called him an "infant". The baby loved to look at the blue sky and the fluffy clouds. One day, the baby's mommy picked him up and whispered in his ear. The baby giggled and smiled because he loved when his mommy whispered to him. As the baby grew, he learned to whisper too. He would whisper to his toys and his mommy would smile because she knew he was learning new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the country. One day, Max saw a cat and started to chase it. The cat didn't like this and ran up a tree. Max didn't stop, he kept barking and jumping at the tree. +Suddenly, a farmer came out and yelled, "Stop, Max! You can't chase the cat!" Max listened to the farmer and stopped. The farmer told Max that he needed to be kind to all animals. From then on, Max played with the cat and they became friends. Max learned that it's important to be nice to everyone, no matter who they are. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make new ones. They found a big pillow and a pair of scissors. They had an idea. + +"Let's cut the pillow and make something incredible!" Ben said. + +"OK, but don't cut too much. Mom will be angry," Lily said. + +They started to cut the pillow. They cut out two ears, a tail, and four legs. They used some string to tie them to the pillow. They made a big, soft animal. + +"Look, we made a lion!" Ben said. + +"Wow, it's incredible! Can we play with it?" Lily said. + +They hugged the lion and pretended it was their pet. They gave it a name and a voice. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Mom came in. She saw the pillow and the scissors and the mess. She was not happy. + +"Ben, Lily, what did you do? You cut the pillow! You made a big hole! You wasted the stuffing! This is very bad!" Mom said. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They looked at the lion and then at Mom. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We wanted to make something incredible. We made a lion. Do you like it?" Ben said. + +Mom looked at the lion. She saw the ears, the tail, the legs, and the string. She saw the happy faces of Ben and Lily. She sighed. + +"Well, it is incredible. But you should not cut the pillow. It was not yours. It was for the bed. Next time, ask me before you use the scissors. And clean up the mess," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said sorry again. They hugged Mom and the lion. They cleaned up the mess. They learned a lesson. They still loved their incredible lion. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their stuff. They had cars, balls, blocks and books. But they did not like to share. They always fought over their stuff. + +One day, their mom said, "You have to share your stuff. Or I will take it away." Tim and Sam did not listen. They said, "No, this is mine. You cannot have it." They grabbed and pushed and yelled. + +Mom was angry. She said, "That's it. You are not allowed to play with your stuff anymore. You have to go to your rooms." She took all their stuff and put it in a big box. She locked the box and hid the key. + +Tim and Sam were sad. They had nothing to do in their rooms. They wished they had their stuff. They wished they had been nice to each other. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, brother. Can we have our stuff back?" + +But mom did not hear them. She had gone out to the store. She did not come back for a long time. Tim and Sam waited and waited. They were bored and lonely. They learned a difficult lesson. Sharing is better than fighting. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They have a barn with many animals. Ben loves the animals. He likes to feed them, pet them, and talk to them. Sam hates the animals. He thinks they are dirty, noisy, and smelly. He does not want to go near the barn. + +One day, mom and dad have to go to town. They tell Ben and Sam to stay at home and be good. They say they will be back soon. Ben and Sam say bye to mom and dad. Ben runs to the barn. Sam stays in the house. + +Ben has fun with the animals. He gives them hay, water, and carrots. He tells them stories and jokes. The animals make happy sounds. They like Ben. Sam is bored in the house. He has no toys, no books, no games. He looks out the window and sees Ben and the animals. He feels angry and jealous. + +He decides to go to the barn and scare the animals. He thinks that will make him happy. He sneaks to the barn and opens the door. He sees Ben and the animals. He yells, "Boo!" He waves his arms and makes faces. He hopes the animals will run away and Ben will cry. + +But the animals do not run away. They do not like Sam. They see that he is mean and rude. They stand up for Ben. The cow moos loudly. The horse neighs and kicks. The pig snorts and charges. The sheep baa and headbutt. The chicken pecks and flaps. The animals chase Sam out of the barn. Sam is scared and sorry. He runs to the house and slams the door. + +Ben is surprised and proud. He thanks the animals for protecting him. He hugs them and tells them they are brave and kind. The animals make happy sounds. They love Ben. + +Mom and dad come back from town. They see Ben and the animals in the barn. They see Sam in the house. They ask what happened. Ben tells them the truth. Sam tells them a lie. He says he went to the barn to help Ben, but the animals attacked him. Mom and dad do not believe Sam. They know he hates the animals. They are angry and disappointed. They scold Sam and send him to his room. They praise Ben and give him a hug. They say he is modest and good. They are happy and proud. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures and read books. One day, they found a big old house near the park. It looked scary and dark. "Let's go inside and see what's there," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some treasure or toys." + +Lily was afraid. She did not want to go inside the scary house. She said, "No, Tom, we should not go inside. It is not our house. Maybe there is a ghost or a monster inside. Let's go back to the park and play." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. There is no such thing as ghosts or monsters. Come on, it will be fun. I dare you to go inside with me." He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her towards the house. + +Lily and Tom went inside the house. It was dark and dusty. They saw old furniture, broken toys and spider webs. They heard strange noises and saw shadows. Lily and Tom were very scared. They started to tremble. They wanted to go back to the park. + +Suddenly, they saw a white shape in the corner. It had two big eyes, a long nose and a wide mouth. It made a loud noise. "Boo!" It was a ghost. The ghost saw Lily and Tom and started to chase them. Lily and Tom screamed and ran. They tried to find the door, but they could not. They were lost in the house. + +The ghost caught up with them and grabbed them. It said, "You should not have come to my house. This is my house. You are my toys now. I will keep you here forever." The ghost laughed and locked them in a room. Lily and Tom cried and hugged each other. They wished they had listened to Lily and stayed in the park. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go to places where you do not belong. Listen to your friends who care about you. Be careful of strangers who might harm you. +Lisa liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on paper. She had a folder to keep her drawings safe. She was proud of her folder. + +One day, she wanted to show her folder to her friend Tom. She went to his house and knocked on the door. Tom's mom opened the door and smiled. She was compassionate. She liked Lisa and Tom. + +"Hi, Lisa. Do you want to play with Tom?" she asked. + +"Yes, please. I have something to show him," Lisa said. + +"OK, come in. Tom is in his room," Tom's mom said. + +Lisa followed Tom's mom to his room. She saw Tom playing with his cars on the floor. He looked happy. + +"Hi, Tom. Can I show you something?" Lisa asked. + +"Sure, what is it?" Tom said. + +Lisa opened her folder and took out some of her drawings. She showed them to Tom. She had drawn a house, a flower, a cat, and a rainbow. + +"Wow, these are beautiful. You are good at drawing," Tom said. + +"Thank you. Do you want to draw with me?" Lisa asked. + +"Yes, I do. Do you have more paper and crayons?" Tom asked. + +Lisa nodded. She had brought some extra paper and crayons in her backpack. She took them out and gave some to Tom. They sat on the floor and started to draw together. + +They had fun. They drew animals, stars, trees, and hearts. They shared their colors and ideas. They managed to fill many papers with their drawings. + +They put their drawings in Lisa's folder. They were happy with their folder. + +They showed their folder to Tom's mom. She was proud of them. + +"These are wonderful. You are both very creative," she said. + +She gave them a hug and a cookie. They smiled and thanked her. + +They decided to keep their folder together. They agreed to draw more pictures next time. They were good friends. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play baseball. They had a big ball and a small bat. They went to the park to play. They saw a big tree with many apples. Tim said, "Let's get some apples. They are good and sweet." Sam said, "OK, but how? The apples are too high." + +Tim had an idea. He said, "I know. We can use the bat to hit the ball. The ball will fly and hit the apples. Then they will fall and we can eat them." Sam said, "That sounds fun. Let's try it." They took turns to hit the ball with the bat. The ball flew in the air, but it did not hit any apples. It hit the tree, the leaves, the birds, and the sky. But no apples. + +Then, Tim hit the ball very hard. The ball flew very high and very far. It hit something else. It hit a window. The window broke. They heard a loud noise. They saw a man come out of the house. The man was angry. He said, "Who did this? Who broke my window?" He saw Tim and Sam. He said, "You two! You are foolish. You should not play baseball here. You should play somewhere else. Now you have to pay for my window. Come here." + +Tim and Sam were scared. They ran away. They left the ball and the bat. They did not get any apples. They did not have fun. They learned a lesson. They said, "We are sorry. We were foolish. We should not play baseball near the tree. We should play somewhere else. We should grow up and be smart." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tap near the pond. The tap is shiny and makes a funny sound when they turn it. + +"Let's sing a song with the tap!" Lily says. She turns the tap on and off and sings, "Tap, tap, tap, water comes out, tap, tap, tap, water goes in." + +Ben likes the song. He joins Lily and sings, "Tap, tap, tap, water comes out, tap, tap, tap, water goes in." + +They have fun with the tap and the water. But they do not see the duck. The duck is angry. The water splashes on the duck. The duck does not like to be wet. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck says. He flaps his wings and bites Ben's leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He cries and runs away from the duck. + +Lily is sorry. She did not mean to make the duck mad. She runs after Ben and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" she says. + +Ben nods. He is still sad, but he feels better with Lily's hug. + +"It's okay, Lily. The duck was mean. Let's play something else," he says. + +They leave the tap and the duck. They find a swing and a slide. They play and laugh. They are friends again. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. But it was a hot day and they felt thirsty. They saw a water fountain near a bench. They ran to the fountain and drank some water. + +"Ah, that is good," Tom said. "Let's seat on the bench and rest." + +"OK," Sue said. They went to the bench and tried to seat. But the bench was hot too. It burned their legs. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Sue cried. They jumped off the bench and rubbed their legs. + +"Who made this bench so hot?" Tom asked. He was angry. + +"I don't know," Sue said. She was sad. + +They looked around and saw a man with a big hat and a big bag. He was sitting on another bench under a tree. He had a smile on his face. + +"Hey, you!" Tom shouted. "Did you make this bench hot?" + +The man looked at them and nodded. He opened his bag and showed them a big metal thing. It had a red light and a wire. + +"This is my hot seat maker," the man said. "I like to make seats hot and see people jump. It is fun." + +Tom and Sue were shocked. They thought the man was mean and tough. They did not like his fun. + +"That is not fun!" Tom said. "That is bad! You hurt us and other people. You should stop!" + +The man laughed. He did not care. He pointed his hot seat maker at another bench. He pressed a button and the bench became hot. + +"Watch this," the man said. "Someone is coming." + +Tom and Sue saw a lady with a dog walking to the bench. They wanted to warn her, but they were too far. The lady sat on the bench and screamed. The dog barked. The man laughed. + +Tom and Sue felt sorry for the lady and the dog. They decided to do something. They ran to the man and grabbed his hot seat maker. They pulled and tugged and twisted. The man tried to hold on, but he was not tough enough. Tom and Sue broke the hot seat maker. The red light went off and the wire snapped. + +"Hey, hey, hey!" the man yelled. "What are you doing? Give that back!" + +Tom and Sue shook their heads. They threw the hot seat maker in the trash. They ran to the lady and the dog and helped them. They said they were sorry and explained what happened. + +The lady and the dog thanked them. They said they were brave and kind. They gave them a hug and a treat. + +Tom and Sue felt happy. They did a good thing. They stopped the bad man and his hot seat maker. They made a new friend and a new pet. + +They looked at the man. He was angry and sad. He had no fun and no friends. He had only a big hat and a big bag. + +Tom and Sue felt a little sorry for him too. They hoped he would learn to be nice and have fun in a good way. + +They waved at him and said, "Bye, bye, hot seat man. Be good." + +They went back to the park and played some more. They slid and swung and ran. They had fun. They were happy. +Lisa liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She had a pink journal with a lock and a key. She kept it in her drawer under her bed. + +One day, her brother Tom saw her journal when she was not in her room. He was envious of Lisa. He wanted to see what she wrote. He took the journal and the key and ran to his room. He opened the journal and started to read. + +Lisa came back to her room and saw that her journal was gone. She was angry and scared. She knew that Tom took it. She ran to his room and knocked on the door. + +"Tom, give me back my journal!" she shouted. + +"No, it is mine now. Go away!" Tom said. + +He tried to hide the journal under his pillow, but he dropped it on the floor. Lisa saw it and grabbed it. She also took the key and ran back to her room. She locked the door and hugged her journal. + +"Tom, you are mean and bad. You should not take my things. You should say sorry to me!" she said. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He knew that he did wrong. He knocked on Lisa's door. + +"Lisa, I am sorry. I should not have taken your journal. I was envious of you. Can you forgive me?" he said. + +Lisa opened the door and looked at Tom. She saw that he was sad and sincere. She forgave him and hugged him. + +"Tom, I forgive you. I love you. You are my brother. But you should not be envious of me. You have your own things that are good and special. You can write in your own journal if you want. I can help you." she said. + +Tom smiled and thanked Lisa. He loved her too. He asked her to help him find a journal for himself. They went to the store and bought a blue journal with a lock and a key. They wrote in their journals together and shared their stories. They were happy and proud. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the swamp near their house. They liked to look for frogs and bugs and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was a crane. + +"Hello, crane!" Ben said. "What are you doing here?" + +The crane looked at them and said, "I am looking for food. The swamp provides me with fish and snails and worms. They are yummy and good for me." + +"Can we see?" Mia asked. "We like to see new things." + +The crane nodded and said, "Sure, you can see. But be careful. The swamp can be dangerous. There are snakes and alligators and quicksand. You have to be smart and lucky to live here." + +Ben and Mia followed the crane and watched him catch a fish with his long beak. They saw how he swallowed it whole and how he cleaned his feathers. They also saw a snake slither by and an alligator sunning on a log. They were scared but curious. + +"Wow, you are brave, crane!" Ben said. "We are glad you are our friend." + +The crane smiled and said, "You are brave too, Ben and Mia. You are also kind and respectful. You are my friends too. You are lucky to have each other and this swamp. It is a wonderful place to play and learn." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big flag on a pole. The flag was red and white and blue. It had stars and stripes. Lily thought the flag was brilliant. She wanted to look at it more. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go see the flag!" Lily said. + +"No, I want to play on the slide," Ben said. + +"But the flag is so pretty and bright. Please, Ben, let's go look at it," Lily begged. + +"No, I don't like the flag. It's boring. The slide is more fun," Ben said. + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to see the flag. She thought Ben was being mean. She decided to go by herself. She ran to the flag pole. She looked up at the flag. She smiled. She felt happy. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was a dog. A big, black dog. The dog was barking and running towards her. Lily was scared. She didn't like dogs. She wanted Ben. She screamed. + +"Help, Ben, help! There's a dog!" + +Ben heard Lily scream. He looked and saw the dog. He was scared too. But he also cared about Lily. He ran to her. He grabbed her hand. He pulled her away from the dog. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the slide. It's safer there," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You're a good friend," Lily said. + +They ran to the slide. They played together. They forgot about the flag and the dog. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's enter the box!" Tom says. He opens the box and sees a suit. The suit is red and blue and has a big S on the chest. + +"Wow, this is an interesting suit!" Tom says. He puts on the suit and feels strong and fast. + +"Can I try the suit?" Sam asks. He wants to wear the suit too. + +"No, this is my suit!" Tom says. He does not want to share the suit. He runs away from Sam. + +"Hey, come back!" Sam says. He is angry and sad. He chases Tom around the yard. + +They run and run until they bump into Mom. Mom sees the suit and the box. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +"We found a suit in the box!" Tom says. + +"That is not your suit, that is Dad's suit!" Mom says. "He needs it for work. He is a superhero!" + +Tom and Sam are surprised. They did not know Dad is a superhero. + +"Sorry, Mom, we did not know!" Tom says. + +"Sorry, Mom, we did not mean to fight!" Sam says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. + +"It's okay, boys, I know you were curious. But you have to be careful with Dad's suit. It is very special and important. And you have to share and play nicely with each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand!" Tom and Sam say. + +They take off the suit and put it back in the box. They say sorry to Dad and hug him. They learn a lesson and have a new respect for Dad. They are still friends and play with other toys and books. They have a happy day. +Lisa liked to draw with her pen. She had a red pen that made nice pictures. She drew flowers and stars and hearts on her paper. She was happy with her pen. + +Tommy wanted to draw too. He did not have a pen. He saw Lisa's red pen and he liked it. He went to Lisa and said, "Can I have your pen?" + +Lisa looked at Tommy and said, "No, this is my pen. I am drawing with it. You can't have it." + +Tommy felt sad and angry. He wanted to draw with the red pen. He said, "That's not fair. You have to share. Sharing is good." + +Lisa said, "But I like my pen. It is my favorite pen. I don't want to share it." + +Tommy tried to grab the pen from Lisa. Lisa held on to the pen. They both pulled and tugged. The pen broke in half. They both cried. + +Miss Jane heard them cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken pen and the sad faces. She said, "What happened here?" + +Lisa and Tommy told her what happened. They both said they were sorry. Miss Jane said, "It's okay to be sorry, but it's better to be kind. Sharing is a kind thing to do. When you share, you make friends. Friends are more fun than pens. Do you want to be friends?" + +Lisa and Tommy nodded. They said, "Yes, we want to be friends." + +Miss Jane smiled. She said, "That's good. I have more pens for you. You can each have a pen and draw together. You can also share your pens with other kids. They will like you and you will be popular. Popular means many kids like you. Do you want to be popular?" + +Lisa and Tommy nodded. They said, "Yes, we want to be popular." + +Miss Jane gave them each a pen. Lisa got a blue pen and Tommy got a green pen. They said, "Thank you, Miss Jane." + +They went to a table and started to draw. They shared their pens and their paper. They drew nice pictures. They smiled and laughed. They made friends with other kids. They were happy and popular. +Tom and Anna liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to see the ducks in the pond. They liked to feed them bread and watch them swim. + +One day, they saw a duck that was different from the others. It had a big red beak and a green head. It looked very pretty. Tom and Anna wanted to pet it. + +"Can we go closer, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Be careful, it might bite," mom said. + +Tom and Anna walked slowly to the edge of the pond. The duck saw them and came closer too. It quacked loudly and opened its beak. + +"Hello, duck," Anna said. "You are very pretty. Can we be your friends?" + +The duck quacked again and nodded its head. It seemed to like Anna. It swam closer and rubbed its beak on her hand. Anna giggled and stroked its feathers. + +"Can I kiss it, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Only if it lets you," mom said. + +Anna leaned forward and gave the duck a gentle kiss on its head. The duck quacked happily and kissed her back on the cheek. + +"Wow, you are very successful, Anna," Tom said. "You made a new friend." + +Anna smiled and hugged the duck. The duck hugged her back with its wings. + +"I love you, duck," Anna said. + +"I love you, Anna," the duck said. + +Mom, Tom and Anna were very surprised. They did not know that the duck could talk. They wondered what other secrets it had. They decided to visit it again and learn more about it. They had a lot of fun at the park. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many green leaves. Sara wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. Ben did not want to climb the tree. He was fearful of falling and hurting himself. + +Sara and Ben disagreed about the tree. Sara said, "Climbing is fun. You can see many things. Don't be scared." Ben said, "Climbing is dangerous. You can fall and break your arm. I don't want to be hurt." They argued and got angry at each other. + +Then, they saw a man who was sitting under the tree. He had a big hat and a big smile. He said, "Hello, children. Do you like this tree?" Sara and Ben nodded. The man said, "This tree is very old and very wise. It has seen many things. Do you want to hear a story about this tree?" Sara and Ben nodded again. + +The man told them a story about how the tree had grown from a small seed and had given shade and fruit to many animals and people. He said, "This tree is very generous and kind. It does not mind if you climb it or not. It only wants you to be happy and safe. It loves you both very much." He showed them his palm, where he had a small seed. He said, "This is a seed from this tree. You can plant it and grow your own tree. Then, you can share it with your friends and family." + +Sara and Ben liked the story and the seed. They said, "Thank you, mister. You are very nice." They hugged the man and the tree. They decided to plant the seed together and take care of it. They were not fearful or angry anymore. They were happy and friendly. They agreed that the tree was wonderful. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But they also made a big mess. Toys were everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table. + +"Anna, Ben, time to clean up!" Mommy called from the kitchen. "Daddy will be home soon and we need to get ready for dinner." + +Anna and Ben did not want to stop playing. They liked their toys and their games. They did not like cleaning up. + +"Can we play a little more, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +"No, sweetie, you have to hurry. Daddy will be here any minute and he will be hungry. And he will be happy to see you and your toys, but not if they are all over the place. Come on, help me put them in the toy box." Mommy said. + +Anna and Ben sighed. They knew Mommy was right. They loved Daddy and they wanted to make him happy. They started to pick up their toys and put them in the toy box. Mommy helped them too. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" Mommy said. "You are almost done. Now, can you do one more thing for me? Can you take these plates and cups and put them in the dishwasher?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked the dishwasher. It was a big machine that washed the dishes for them. They took the plates and cups from the table and carried them to the kitchen. They opened the dishwasher and put them inside. They closed the dishwasher and pushed the button. + +"Wow, you are so helpful, Anna and Ben!" Mommy said. "You are such good helpers. I am very proud of you. Thank you for cleaning up." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They felt happy and proud too. They hugged Mommy and said, "You are welcome, Mommy. We love you." + +Just then, they heard the door open. Daddy was home. He came into the kitchen and saw Mommy, Anna and Ben. He saw the clean living room and the dishwasher. + +"Hello, my family!" Daddy said. "What a nice surprise. You have done a great job. The house looks wonderful. And you look wonderful too. I am so happy to see you. I love you." + +He hugged Mommy, Anna and Ben. They hugged him back. They were a happy family. They had a nice dinner together. And they played some more with their toys. But this time, they remembered to clean up. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big truck with a lot of boxes. They wanted to help the truck driver. + +"Can we load the boxes?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. But be careful, the boxes are heavy," the truck driver said. + +Lily and Ben picked up the boxes and put them on the truck. They worked hard and had fun. They also found some twigs on the ground. They used them to make a fence for their toy animals. + +The truck driver smiled and said, "You are very good helpers. Thank you for loading the boxes. Do you want a sticker?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +The truck driver gave them each a sticker with a truck on it. They put them on their shirts and showed them to their mom. + +"Wow, you did a great job. You must be very tired," their mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were sleepy. They said goodbye to the truck driver and went inside. They washed their hands and had a snack. Then they cuddled with their toy animals and fell asleep. They dreamed of driving a big truck and loading boxes. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. It was a sunny day and they liked to run and slide and swing. Tom had sunglasses that his mom gave him. He thought they made him look cool and smart. Mia did not have sunglasses. She wished she had some too. + +"Tom, can I try your sunglasses please?" Mia asked. "They are so pretty and shiny." + +"No, they are mine. You can't have them. Go away." Tom said. He was not nice to Mia. He did not want to share. Mia felt sad and hurt. She went to sit on a bench. + +A big dog came to the park. He was friendly and wanted to play. He saw Tom's sunglasses and thought they were a toy. He ran to Tom and jumped on him. He grabbed the sunglasses with his mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, give them back! Those are mine!" Tom shouted. He chased the dog, but he was too fast. Tom tripped and fell. He scraped his knee and it hurt a lot. He started to cry. + +Mia heard Tom crying. She ran to him and saw his knee. She felt sorry for him. She had a band-aid in her pocket. She gave it to Tom. + +"Here, this will help. I'm sorry about your sunglasses. Maybe the dog will bring them back." Mia said. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are very kind. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Do you want to be my friend?" Tom said. + +"Yes, I do. Friends share and help each other. Maybe we can find another pair of sunglasses for both of us." Mia said. + +They hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson. They played together until it was time to go home. +Lily was afraid of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the night came. She always asked her mom to stay with her until she fell asleep. But one night, her mom had to go to work late. She told Lily to be brave and gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"Mom, please don't go. I'm scared," Lily said. + +"You don't have to be scared, honey. You have your teddy bear and your night light. And I'll be back soon, I promise. You can call me if you need me, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, sweetie. Good night," her mom said and left. + +Lily tried to sleep, but she could not. She heard strange noises outside her window. She heard the wind howling and the branches scratching. She heard a loud thump from the closet. She trembled under her blanket and hugged her teddy bear. + +"Who's there?" she whispered. + +No one answered. She was too afraid to look. She wished her mom was here. She wished it was morning. She wished the noises would stop. + +She closed her eyes and prayed. She heard another thump from the closet. She screamed. + +"Mom! Mom! Help me!" + +She heard footsteps running up the stairs. She heard her mom's voice. + +"Lily, what's wrong? What happened?" + +Her mom opened the door and turned on the light. She ran to Lily's bed and hugged her. + +"Mom, there's something in the closet. It's making noises. It's scary," Lily cried. + +Her mom looked at the closet. She saw that it was slightly open. She walked over and opened it fully. She saw nothing but clothes and toys. It was empty. + +"Lily, there's nothing in the closet. See? It's just your stuff. Maybe something fell down and made a noise. It's okay. It's not scary," her mom said. + +She picked up a doll and a book that were on the floor. She put them back on the shelf. She closed the closet door. + +"Are you sure, mom?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sure, honey. There's nothing to be afraid of. It's just your imagination. Come on, let's go back to bed. I'll stay with you until you fall asleep," her mom said. + +She took Lily back to her bed. She tucked her in and kissed her forehead. She turned off the light and turned on the night light. She lay down next to Lily and held her hand. + +"Mom, I'm sorry I screamed. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. Don't be sorry. It's normal to be scared sometimes. But you're brave and strong. And I'm always here for you. Good night, sweetie," her mom said. + +They cuddled and closed their eyes. They felt safe and warm. They fell asleep. The noises stopped. The night was quiet. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang loud and high and low and soft. She sang happy songs and sad songs and funny songs and silly songs. She sang like an opera singer. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the steps and sat on the top. She looked down and saw how far it was. She felt scared. She did not want to slide. She wanted to go back. But there were other kids behind her who wanted to slide too. They said, "Hurry up, Lily! Move! We want to slide!" + +Lily felt more scared. She did not know what to do. She started to cry. She cried loud and high and low and soft. She cried like an opera singer. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry. They ran to the slide and saw Lily. They said, "Lily, it's okay. We are here. You can slide or not slide. It's your choice. We love you." + +They comforted her. They hugged her and kissed her and wiped her tears. They said, "You are very brave and very clever. You can do anything you want. You are our opera singer." + +Lily felt better. She stopped crying. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you too. I want to slide now. Can you watch me?" + +They said, "Of course, Lily. We are very proud of you. We will watch you and cheer for you." + +Lily slid down the slide. She felt happy. She laughed and said, "Whee! That was fun! Can I do it again?" + +She did it again and again and again. She sang while she slid. She sang loud and high and low and soft. She sang like an opera singer. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms and bugs. They had a big shovel and a small shovel. Tom had the big shovel and Lily had the small shovel. + +"Look, Tom, I found a root!" Lily said, holding up a brown and twisted thing. "Can I keep it?" + +"No, Lily, that's not a root. That's a snake!" Tom said, scared. "Drop it, drop it!" + +But Lily did not drop it. She liked the snake. She thought it was pretty and soft. She wanted to pet it and hug it. She did not listen to Tom. + +The snake did not like Lily. It did not like to be petted and hugged. It was angry and scared. It opened its mouth and bit Lily on the hand. Lily screamed and dropped the snake. She felt a lot of pain and saw blood. + +Tom ran to get help. He shouted for their mom and dad. He hoped they were available. He hoped they could help Lily. He was sorry he did not turn the shovel and hit the snake. He was sorry he did not protect Lily. He was sorry he did not listen to his mom and dad, who told them not to play near the old tree, where the snakes lived. He was sorry he did not see the snake before Lily did. He was sorry for everything. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a tray with some plastic cups and plates. She liked to pretend she was having a tea party with her dolls. + +"Ben, do you want some tea?" Lily asked, holding a cup. + +"Yes, please," Ben said, smiling. He took the cup and pretended to drink. "Mmm, this is good tea." + +Lily poured some more tea from a pot. She was careful not to spill. She wanted to be a good hostess. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud crash from the kitchen. They turned and saw their mom standing by the door. She looked angry and scared. She was holding a broken vase. There was water and flowers on the floor. + +"What happened?" Lily asked, dropping the pot. + +"I was trying to put this vase on the shelf, but it slipped and fell," Mom said. "It was your grandma's vase. It was very old and special. Now it's broken. I'm so sorry." + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They loved their grandma and her vase. They wanted to help their mom. + +"Can we fix it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't think so, honey," Mom said. "It's too broken. Some pieces are missing. They must have disappeared." + +Lily and Ben looked around. They saw some shiny bits on the floor. They were pieces of the vase. They ran to pick them up. + +"Look, Mom, we found some pieces!" Lily said, holding a tray with the bits. + +"Maybe we can glue them back together," Ben said, hopeful. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was happy that they tried to help. + +"Thank you, my sweeties," Mom said. "You are very kind and smart. Maybe we can try to fix it later. But for now, let's clean up this mess and have some real tea. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were glad that their mom was not angry anymore. They helped her clean up the water and the flowers. Then they went to the table and had some real tea and cookies. They still felt sad about the vase, but they also felt happy to be with their mom. They knew that she loved them and their grandma. And they loved her too. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a furry teddy bear and Ben has a radio. They like to listen to music and make the bear dance. + +"Look, Lily, the radio can make different sounds!" Ben says. He turns a knob and the radio makes a loud beep. Lily laughs and claps her hands. + +"Can I try, Ben?" Lily asks. She reaches for the radio, but Ben pulls it away. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He turns another knob and the radio makes a siren sound. Lily frowns and hugs her bear. + +"That's not nice, Ben. You have to share!" Lily says. She tries to grab the radio again, but Ben runs away. + +"Come and catch me, Lily!" Ben says. He runs around the room, holding the radio. Lily chases him, but he is too fast. + +Ben runs into the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. He does not see the banana peel on the floor. He slips on it and falls down. The radio flies out of his hand and lands in the trash can. + +"Oh no, Ben, are you okay?" Mom says. She runs to help him. She sees the radio in the trash can and picks it up. + +"Ben, what is this? Why did you put the radio in the trash?" Mom says. She looks at the radio and sees that it is broken. The knobs are loose and the speaker is cracked. + +"I didn't, Mom, I lost it!" Ben says. He feels sad and sorry. He looks at Lily, who is standing in the doorway. She still has her bear. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" Ben says. He holds out his hand. + +Lily smiles and nods. She walks to Ben and gives him a hug. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. We can be friends again." Lily says. She gives him her bear. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. Can I play with your bear?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. And maybe we can find another radio later." Lily says. + +They go back to the living room and play with the bear. They sing songs and make the bear dance. They are happy and share. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of them. +Tom and Mia are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to sleep with their teddy bears. Tonight is a special night. Mom and Dad say there will be fireworks in the sky. They are very excited. + +They go to bed early, but they do not sleep. They talk to each other in whispers. "Do you think the fireworks will be loud?" Mia asks. "I don't know. Maybe they will be like thunder," Tom says. "I hope they will be pretty. I like colors," Mia says. "Me too. I like red and blue and green," Tom says. + +They hear a noise outside. It is not thunder. It is a boom. They see a flash of light through the window. It is not lightning. It is a firework. They jump out of bed and run to the window. They see more fireworks in the sky. They are loud and pretty. They are red and blue and green and yellow and purple. They clap their hands and cheer. + +Mom and Dad come to their room. They smile and hug them. "Do you like the fireworks?" Mom asks. "Yes, we love them!" Tom and Mia say. "They are so beautiful!" "They are a celebration for the new year," Dad says. "Do you know what that means?" "No, what does it mean?" Tom and Mia ask. "It means we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one. It means we have a fresh start and new hopes and dreams," Dad says. + +Tom and Mia think about that. They like the idea of a fresh start and new hopes and dreams. They hug their teddy bears and each other. They say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one. They go back to bed and snuggle under the covers. They are happy and sleepy. They hold hands and close their eyes. They fall asleep to the sound of the fireworks. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big van in the park. The van has many toys and books inside. A man is selling them. He says they are cheap. + +"Can we buy some, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Please, dad?" Ben says. + +Mom and dad look at the toys and books. They are old and dirty. Some are broken. Mom and dad shake their heads. + +"No, sweeties. These are not good toys and books. They are cheap, but not nice. We can find better ones at the store," mom says. + +"But we want them now!" Lily and Ben cry. + +The man hears them. He smiles. He wants to sell his cheap toys and books. He comes to them. + +"Hey, kids. Don't listen to your mom and dad. These are the best toys and books in the park. You can have them for a very low price. How about two for one?" he says. + +Mom and dad are angry. They don't like the man. They don't trust him. They hold Lily and Ben's hands. + +"Come on, kids. Let's go. We don't want anything from this man. He is not nice. He is trying to trick us," dad says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They still want the toys and books. They don't understand why mom and dad say no. They look at the van. They see a big teddy bear and a colorful book. They want them very much. + +"Wait, mom. Wait, dad. Look at that teddy bear and that book. They are so pretty. Can we have them? Please?" they beg. + +Mom and dad sigh. They look at the teddy bear and the book. They are not as bad as the other toys and books. They are still cheap, but they look clean and new. Mom and dad think for a moment. They want to make Lily and Ben happy. They nod. + +"Okay, kids. You can have them. But only them. Nothing else. And we have to check them first. Make sure they are safe and clean," mom says. + +Lily and Ben cheer. They run to the van. They grab the teddy bear and the book. They hug them. They are so happy. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. You are the best," they say. + +The man is happy too. He takes the money from mom and dad. He puts it in his pocket. He laughs. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. You are very smart. You know a good deal when you see one," he says. + +He closes the van. He drives away. He doesn't care about the toys and books. He only cares about the money. He is not nice. He is greedy. +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and climb. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a pole with a ring on top. Ben wants to try it. He runs to the pole and jumps. He tries to grab the ring, but he is too short. He falls on the grass. + +"Ow!" he says. "That hurts!" + +Lily laughs. She thinks Ben is funny. She runs to the pole and jumps. She is taller than Ben. She can reach the ring. She hangs from the ring with her hands. She smiles. + +"Look at me!" she says. "I can do it!" + +Ben is angry. He does not like that Lily can do something he can't. He wants to hang from the ring too. He runs to the pole again and jumps. He still can't reach the ring. He falls on the grass again. + +"Stop laughing!" he says to Lily. "It's not fair!" + +Lily stops laughing. She sees that Ben is sad. She wants to help him. She has an idea. She lets go of the ring and lands on the grass. She picks up a big stick. She gives it to Ben. + +"Here," she says. "Use this. You can hang from the ring with the stick." + +Ben takes the stick. He holds it with both hands. He runs to the pole and jumps. He puts the stick through the ring. He hangs from the stick with his hands. He fits. He smiles. + +"Wow!" he says. "This is fun!" + +Lily smiles too. She is happy that Ben is happy. She runs to the pole and jumps. She hangs from the ring with her hands. She fits too. They swing and laugh together. They are friends. They like the new thing in the park. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a big basket of apples that they wanted to share with their friends. But they also liked to have fun and make jokes. + +One day, they saw a big, gray wolf hiding behind a tree. They were scared, but they had an idea. They pretended to be famous hunters who could catch the wolf. They shouted, "We see you, wolf! We are not afraid of you! We have a big trap for you!" + +The wolf was curious and angry. He wanted to teach the twins a lesson. He came out of the tree and ran towards them. The twins dropped their basket and ran away. The apples scattered all over the ground. + +The wolf laughed and said, "You are not hunters, you are fools! You have no trap, you have only apples! And now they are mine!" He ate the apples one by one, enjoying his prize. + +But soon, he felt sick. His stomach hurt and he felt dizzy. He realized that the apples were not good for him. They were too sweet and too many. He wished he had not eaten them all. + +The twins came back with their friends. They saw the wolf lying on the ground, groaning. They felt sorry for him. They said, "We are sorry, wolf. We did not mean to hurt you. We only wanted to play a joke. But we learned our lesson. We should not lie or tease. It is not nice or funny." + +The wolf nodded and said, "I am sorry, too. I should not have been greedy or mean. I learned my lesson, too. I should not take what is not mine. It is not fair or good." + +The twins and the wolf became friends. They helped each other and shared their food. They learned to be kind and honest. And they lived happily in the woods. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. But their favorite was the penguin house. They liked to watch the penguins swim and slide on the ice. + +"Look, mom, that penguin is so cute!" Anna said, pointing to a small black and white bird. "Can we take him home?" + +"No, sweetie, we can't take him home. He belongs to the zoo. He needs his friends and his cold water," mom said. + +"But I want him, mom. He is so soft and funny. Please, please, please," Anna begged. + +Ben did not like Anna's idea. He liked the penguins too, but he knew they were not pets. He also wanted to see other animals in the zoo. + +"Stop it, Anna. You are being silly. You can't have a penguin. He would be sad and lonely at our house. And he would make a mess. Let's go see the elephants," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They raised their voices and pulled mom's arms. Mom was not happy. She told them to calm down and be nice to each other. + +"Anna, Ben, listen to me. We are here to have fun and learn about the animals. We are not here to fight and whine. If you don't stop, we will have to leave the zoo," mom said. + +Anna and Ben did not want to leave the zoo. They liked the animals too much. They looked at each other and said sorry. They hugged mom and said they would behave. + +Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She said they were good kids and she loved them. She said they could stay a little longer and see more animals. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They thanked mom and held her hands. They walked to the next exhibit, where they saw a big bear. They clapped their hands and applauded. They forgot about the penguin and enjoyed the zoo. +Anna did not like to sleep. She was afraid of nightmares. Nightmares were bad dreams that made her feel scared and sad. Sometimes she saw monsters or dark shadows in her nightmares. She wanted to stay awake and play with her toys. + +But her mom said she had to sleep. She said sleep was good for her and that she would feel better in the morning. She said she would protect her from anything bad. She gave her a hug and a kiss and turned off the light. + +Anna tried to close her eyes, but she felt nervous. She heard a noise outside her window. She thought it was a nightmare coming to get her. She screamed and cried. + +"Mom! Mom! Help me!" + +Her mom came running to her room. She turned on the light and hugged her. + +"What's wrong, sweetie? Did you have a nightmare?" + +Anna nodded and pointed to the window. + +"There's something out there! It's scary!" + +Her mom looked out the window and smiled. + +"That's not a nightmare, honey. That's just a normal cat. He's looking for some food. He won't hurt you. He's just a little hungry." + +Anna looked again and saw a small, furry cat. He had yellow eyes and a black nose. He meowed and rubbed his head against the glass. + +"He's cute," Anna said. + +"Yes, he is. But he can't come in. He has to stay outside. Maybe we can give him some milk tomorrow, okay?" + +Anna nodded. She felt less scared. She cuddled with her mom and said sorry for screaming. + +"It's okay, sweetie. I'm here to protect you. You don't have to be afraid of nightmares. They're not real. They can't hurt you. You're safe with me." + +Anna smiled and closed her eyes. She felt warm and cozy. She fell asleep and had a nice dream. She dreamed of playing with the cat and her toys. She was happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers, bugs and fruits in the garden. They also saw a big fence with a sign that said "Keep out". + +"What is behind the fence?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe something fun," Lily said. + +They climbed over the fence and saw another garden. It had many carrots, peas and strawberries. They looked very yummy. + +"Let's try some," Tom said. He picked a carrot and bit it. It was crunchy and sweet. + +"Wow, this is delicious!" he said. + +Lily picked a strawberry and ate it. It was juicy and red. + +"Yum, this is delicious too!" she said. + +They ate more and more fruits and vegetables. They did not see the old man who owned the garden. He was inside his house. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop stealing my food!" the old man shouted. He came out of his house and saw Tom and Lily. He was angry and had a stick in his hand. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the food and ran back to the fence. They climbed over it and ran away. + +They did not play in the garden anymore. They learned that stealing was bad and that they should respect other people's things. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big lake near their house. It looked empty and quiet. They wanted to go near it and see what was in it. + +"Come on, Lily, let's move and explore the lake!" Ben said. He ran towards the water, holding a stick. + +"Wait, Ben, Mom said we should not go too close to the lake. It can be dangerous," Lily said. She followed him, but she was scared. + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He reached the edge of the lake and threw his stick into the water. He wanted to see how far it would go. He did not see the big shadow under the surface. + +Suddenly, a huge splash made Ben and Lily jump. A big fish came out of the water and grabbed Ben's stick with its mouth. It looked angry and hungry. It opened its mouth again and moved towards Ben. + +"Ben, run!" Lily screamed. She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him away from the lake. They ran as fast as they could, back to their house. + +They told Mom what happened. Mom hugged them and said they were brave and lucky. She said they should never go near the lake again, because it was not empty. It had a big fish that did not like visitors. Ben and Lily nodded and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play in the yard instead, where it was safe and fun. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to see what is inside. + +They open the box and see many shiny things. They see rings and necklaces and coins. They think they are rich. They want to keep the shiny things for themselves. + +They put the shiny things in their pockets and bags. They try to run away with the box. But the box is very heavy. It has a lot of weight. They cannot lift it. They fall down and drop the shiny things. + +A man comes out of the house. He is angry. He sees Tom and Sue with his shiny things. He says they are thieves. He says they are foolish. He calls the police. + +The police come and take Tom and Sue away. They cry and say they are sorry. But it is too late. They have to go to jail. They lose their shiny things and their friends. They are sad and scared. They wish they had not been greedy. +Lily and Ben like to create things with paper and glue. They cut and fold and stick paper to make animals and flowers and cars. Lily makes a dove with white paper and a yellow beak. She likes her dove very much. She puts it on the window sill to show Mommy. + +Ben sees Lily's dove and wants it. He thinks it is very pretty and sweet. He tries to take it from the window sill, but Lily sees him and says, "No, Ben! That is my dove! I made it! You can't have it!" + +Ben gets angry and says, "Yes, I can! I want it! It is mine!" He pulls the dove from Lily's hand and runs away. Lily cries and chases him. She wants her dove back. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Ben and Lily fighting over the dove. She says, "Stop, stop! What is going on? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily says, "Ben took my dove! He is mean! I want my dove back!" Ben says, "No, it is my dove! I like it! It is sweet!" + +Mommy says, "You both need to calm down and share. Lily, you created the dove and it is very nice. But you can let Ben play with it sometimes, if he asks nicely. Ben, you can't take things that are not yours. You have to ask Lily first, and say please and thank you. Why don't you create your own dove with paper and glue?" + +Lily and Ben think about what Mommy says. They feel sorry for making each other sad. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to share the dove and create more things together. They say, "We love you, Mommy. Thank you for helping us." Mommy smiles and says, "I love you, too. You are both sweet." +Tom and Lily wanted to decorate the soup for their mom. Mom was sick and they wanted to make her happy. They found some carrots, peas, and noodles in the kitchen. They put them in a big pot with water and salt. They turned on the stove and waited for the soup to boil. + +"Can we add some cheese?" Lily asked. She liked cheese a lot. + +"No, cheese is not good for soup," Tom said. He was older and knew more. + +"But cheese is yummy," Lily said. She was impatient and wanted to make the soup more fun. + +"It will make the soup bad," Tom said. He was annoyed and wanted to do it his way. + +They started to argue. They did not see the soup bubbling and spilling over the pot. They did not hear the smoke alarm beeping. They did not smell the burning cheese that Lily had sneaked into the soup. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the smoke. She was angry and scared. She turned off the stove and opened the window. She took the pot and threw the soup in the trash. + +"What were you doing?" she asked Tom and Lily. She was not happy at all. + +"We wanted to decorate the soup for you," Tom and Lily said. They were sad and sorry. + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She was not sick anymore. She was glad they were safe. + +"Thank you for trying to help me," she said. "But next time, please ask me first. And don't play with the stove. It is dangerous." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said they were sorry and they loved her. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She said she loved them too. + +She made them some sandwiches and juice. They ate and drank. They were hungry and thirsty. + +They decided to decorate the sandwiches instead. They used ketchup, mustard, and pickles. They made funny faces and shapes. They had fun and laughed. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy and proud. She joined them and ate. She liked their sandwiches. They were good and tasty. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Anna brings a new doll to Ben's house. The doll is very big and pretty. It has long hair and a pink dress. Anna says, "This is my new doll. Her name is Lily. She is expensive. My mom bought her for me." + +Ben looks at the doll and feels sad. He does not have an expensive doll. He only has a small car. He says, "Can I play with Lily? She is very nice." + +Anna says, "No, you can't. Lily is mine. You can play with your car. Lily needs to eat. I have to feed her." She takes a bottle and pretends to feed the doll. + +Ben feels angry. He thinks Anna is not a good friend. He says, "You are mean. You don't share. I don't want to play with you." He takes his car and runs away. + +Anna feels sorry. She did not want to make Ben angry. She likes Ben. She says, "Ben, wait. I'm sorry. You can play with Lily. We can feed her together. Please come back." + +Ben hears Anna and stops. He turns around and sees Anna holding the doll. He smiles and says, "OK, I will come back. I'm sorry too. We can be friends. We can play with Lily and the car." + +Anna and Ben hug and say sorry. They go back to the house and play with the doll and the car. They feed Lily and make her happy. They have fun and laugh. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll with a pretty dress and Tom had a car with big wheels. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what the other had. + +"Can I play with your car, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you give it back to me," Tom said. + +He gave Lily his car and took her doll. He liked how the doll's hair was long and soft. He tried to comb it with his fingers, but he pulled too hard. He heard a rip sound and saw that he had torn some of the hair off the doll's head. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Lily cried. She saw her doll's hair and felt sad. She grabbed her doll back from Tom and hugged it. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to," Tom said. He felt bad for hurting Lily's doll. He wanted to make her happy again. + +He looked around the room and saw something shiny on the table. It was an iron that Mom had used to make the clothes smooth. He had an idea. + +"Look, Lily, I have something for you," he said. He ran to the table and picked up the iron. He thought it was a nice gift for Lily. He didn't know that the iron was still hot. + +He brought the iron to Lily and said, "Here, this is for you. It's a graceful iron. You can use it to make your doll's dress smooth." + +Lily looked at the iron and felt scared. She saw that it was red and hot. She knew that it could burn her and her doll. She shook her head and said, "No, Tom, no. That's not a toy. That's a hot iron. It can hurt us. Put it down, please." + +But Tom didn't listen. He wanted to give Lily the iron. He tried to put it in her hands, but she moved away. The iron slipped from his fingers and fell on the floor. It made a loud noise and a spark. Mom heard it and came running. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. She saw the iron on the floor and the doll with torn hair. She saw Lily and Tom's faces and understood what had happened. She was angry and worried. + +She picked up the iron and put it back on the table. She checked Lily and Tom for any burns and hugged them. She said, "You two are very lucky. You could have been hurt by the iron. It's very dangerous. You should never touch it. And you should never tear your toys. They are not yours to break. They are yours to share and care for. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt sorry for what they had done. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't do it again." + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're sorry. I love you both. Now, let's see if we can fix your doll's hair and your car's wheels. And then we can play together with your toys. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "That sounds good, Mom. Thank you." + +They hugged Mom and each other. They learned their lesson and played nicely with their toys. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together. Today, they go to Lily's house. Lily's mom says, "Welcome, Sam. Do you want a snack?" + +Sam nods. He is hungry. Lily's mom gives them some apple slices and cheese. They are yummy. Sam says, "Thank you, Lily's mom. This is good." + +Lily says, "You're welcome, Sam. Do you want to play with my toys?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please. What do you have?" + +Lily shows him her dolls, her cars, and her blocks. They have fun playing with them. They make a house with the blocks. They pretend the dolls are their family. They drive the cars around the house. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They share their toys and their snacks. They are good friends. They say, "We like to play together." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play pretend. Today they are playing cops and robbers. Tom is the cop and Sam is the robber. Sam has a long scarf that he uses as a mask. + +"Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" Tom says. He runs after Sam with his toy gun. + +"No, you can't catch me!" Sam says. He runs away from Tom and hides behind the sofa. + +Tom looks for Sam. He sees the scarf sticking out from behind the sofa. He sneaks up to the sofa and jumps on Sam. + +"Got you, robber! You are going to jail!" Tom says. He grabs Sam and drags him to the closet. The closet is the jail. + +"Let me go, cop! You are mean!" Sam says. He tries to get out of Tom's grip. + +"No, you have to stay in jail. You are a bad robber!" Tom says. He opens the closet and pushes Sam inside. He closes the door and locks it with a toy key. + +"Help, help! Let me out!" Sam says. He bangs on the door. + +Tom laughs. He thinks he is a good cop. He hears a loud roar from the closet. + +"What was that?" Tom says. He gets scared. He thinks there is a monster in the closet. + +"Roar! I am a monster! I will eat you, cop!" Sam says. He makes a scary voice. + +Tom screams. He drops the toy key and runs away from the closet. He thinks the robber turned into a monster. + +Sam laughs. He thinks he is a smart robber. He picks up the toy key and unlocks the door. He comes out of the closet. + +"Ha ha, I tricked you, cop! I am not a monster, I am a robber!" Sam says. He runs after Tom with his scarf. + +Tom and Sam chase each other around the house. They have fun playing pretend. They are brothers. +Sara was sad. She wanted to play with the doll, but Anna had it. Anna was her big sister. She always had the doll. Sara asked, "Can I have the doll, please?" Anna said, "No, it is mine. You have your own toys." Sara sighed. She did not think that was fair. + +She went to her mom. She said, "Mom, Anna won't let me play with the doll. She is mean." Mom looked at Sara. She said, "Sara, you have to share. Anna can play with the doll for a while, and then you can have a turn. That is fair." Sara sighed again. She did not like to wait. + +She went to her dad. She said, "Dad, Anna won't let me play with the doll. She is selfish." Dad looked at Sara. He said, "Sara, you have to be patient. Anna can play with the doll for a little bit, and then you can play with it. That is fair." Sara sighed once more. She did not want to be patient. + +She went to her room. She saw her teddy bear. She hugged it. She said, "Teddy, you are my best friend. You always let me play with you. You are fair." She heard a voice. It was Anna. She said, "Sara, I am sorry. I was not nice. Do you want to play with the doll now?" Sara smiled. She said, "Yes, thank you. Do you want to play with teddy?" Anna smiled too. She said, "Yes, thank you. Let's play together." Sara and Anna played with the doll and the teddy. They were happy. They were fair. +One day, a wealthy human named Tom went to the beach with his big car and his big boat. He wanted to have fun and show off his things. He saw some children playing in the sand and making castles. He did not wave to them or say hello. He thought they were poor and dirty and not worth his time. + +He got on his boat and drove it very fast and loud. He made big waves that crashed on the shore and ruined the children's castles. The children were sad and scared. They cried and ran away. Tom did not care. He laughed and kept driving. + +But then, something bad happened. His boat hit a rock and broke. Water came in and his boat started to sink. Tom was afraid and screamed for help. He saw the children on the shore. He waved to them and begged them to save him. But the children did not want to help him. They remembered how he was mean and rude to them. They turned away and ignored him. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he had been wrong and selfish. He wished he had been nice and friendly to the children. He wished he had shared his things and played with them. He learned that being wealthy does not make you happy or better than others. He learned that being kind and respectful makes you a good human. + +Luckily, another boat came by and saw Tom. They threw him a rope and pulled him out of the water. They took him to the shore and gave him a towel. Tom thanked them and apologized to the children. He asked them if they wanted to ride on his boat or play with his car. The children forgave him and agreed. They all became friends and had fun together. Tom was happy and grateful. He learned his lesson. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide down the big tube. It was fun and fast. But one day, they saw something in the tube. It was dark and hairy. It had big eyes and teeth. It was an enormous spider! + +"Look, Mia, a spider!" Tom said. He was scared. He did not like spiders. + +"Where, Tom, where?" Mia asked. She was curious. She liked spiders. She wanted to see it. + +"There, in the tube!" Tom pointed. He wanted to run away. + +Mia looked in the tube. She saw the spider. It was not an enormous spider. It was a small spider. It was not dark and hairy. It was brown and fuzzy. It was not scary. It was cute. + +"Tom, it is not an enormous spider. It is a small spider. It is not scary. It is cute. Look, it has a smiley face on its back. Can we keep it?" Mia said. She was not scared. She was happy. + +Tom looked again. He saw the smiley face. He felt silly. He was not scared anymore. He was sorry. + +"Sorry, Mia, I was wrong. It is a small spider. It is cute. Yes, we can keep it. But we need a jar and some leaves. Let's go find them." Tom said. He was brave. He was nice. + +They went to find a jar and some leaves. They put the spider in the jar. They gave it a name. They called it Smiley. They took it home. They showed it to their mom and dad. They were proud. They had a new friend. +Sara liked to help her grandma with the chores. She helped her wash the dishes, fold the clothes and sweep the floor. But her favorite chore was to polish the old things in the attic. Grandma said they were treasures from her past. + +One day, Sara and Grandma went to the attic to polish some things. Sara saw a shiny ball, a soft doll and a wooden horse. She picked up the ball and rubbed it with a cloth. It sparkled in the light. She smiled and gave it to Grandma. + +Grandma looked at the ball and smiled too. She said, "This was my toy when I was a little girl. I used to play with it in the garden. It made me happy." She hugged Sara and said, "You make me happy too, my dear." + +Sara hugged her back and said, "I love you, Grandma. Can we polish more things?" + +Grandma nodded and said, "Of course, my dear. Let's polish more things and make them shine. Maybe we will find more stories to tell." They polished the doll, the horse and other things. They had fun and learned a lot. Sara and Grandma loved to polish the old things in the attic. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park in summer. They see many flowers, birds and bugs. They have fun. + +One day, they find a little bird on the ground. The bird is hurt. It cannot fly. Anna and Ben feel sad for the bird. + +"Can we help the bird?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe we can," Ben says. "Let's take it to my mom. She knows about birds." + +They carefully pick up the bird and put it in a box. They run to Ben's house. Ben's mom is charming. She smiles and hugs them. + +"What do you have there?" she asks. + +"A hurt bird, mom. Can you help it?" Ben says. + +"Let me see," she says. She opens the box and looks at the bird. She gently touches its wing. "It has a broken wing. But don't worry. I can help it. I have some bandages and medicine. It will get better soon." + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben's mom. You are very kind," Anna says. + +"You are welcome, children. You are very brave and caring. You did a good thing by helping the bird," she says. + +She wraps the bird's wing and gives it some water and seeds. She puts it back in the box. She tells Anna and Ben to keep the bird in a quiet and warm place. She says they can visit the bird every day until it can fly again. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug the bird and each other. They are proud of themselves. They helped the bird. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are playing hide and seek in the park. Anna is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs behind a big tree and thinks he is hidden. He waits for Anna to find him. + +Anna looks around the park and tries to find Ben. She sees a swing, a slide, a bench, but no Ben. She thinks Ben is very good at hiding. She walks closer to the big tree and hears a giggle. + +"Ben, are you there?" Anna asks. + +"No, I'm not here!" Ben says. + +Anna smiles and runs to the big tree. She sees Ben's waist sticking out from behind the tree. She grabs him and says, "I found you, Ben! You are not hidden, you are here!" + +Ben laughs and says, "You are right, Anna! You are very good at seeking! Let's play again!" + +Anna and Ben hug and switch roles. Anna runs to find a new hiding spot and Ben counts to ten. They have fun playing hide and seek in the park. +Tom was a big boy who liked to do things by himself. He wanted to be like his dad, who shaved his face every morning. Tom saw his dad's razor on the sink and thought it looked fun. He wanted to try it too. + +He climbed on a stool and reached for the razor. He turned on the water and filled his hand with foam. He rubbed it on his cheek and then moved the razor over it. He felt a sharp pain and saw blood. He cried out loud. + +His dad heard him and ran to the bathroom. He saw Tom with a cut on his face and the razor in his hand. He was very angry and scared. He took the razor from Tom and put a band-aid on his wound. He hugged him and said, "Tom, what did you do? You should never touch my razor. It is very dangerous. It can hurt you badly. You are not ready to shave. You are still a little boy. You have to listen to me and be careful." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to be like you. I didn't know it would hurt. I won't touch your razor again. I love you, dad." + +His dad said, "I love you too, Tom. I'm glad you are okay. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to respect my things and ask me before you use them. You have to wait until you grow up to do some things. You have to be patient and wise." + +Tom nodded and hugged his dad. He learned a lesson that day. He learned that some things are not for children. He learned that he should obey his dad and be safe. He learned that he was loved and forgiven. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together at school and at home. They always supported each other when they were sad or scared. They knew a lot of history from the books they read and the stories they heard. They were dependable friends who never lied or broke promises. + +One day, they decided to go to the park and have a picnic. They packed some sandwiches, fruits, and juice in a basket. They also brought a big blanket to sit on and a ball to play with. They were very happy and excited. + +They walked to the park, holding hands and singing songs. They found a nice spot under a big tree and spread the blanket on the grass. They ate their sandwiches and fruits and drank their juice. They talked about their favorite history stories and laughed a lot. + +Then they decided to play with the ball. They threw it to each other and ran around. They had a lot of fun. But then, something bad happened. Ben threw the ball too hard and it hit a bee hive on the tree. The bees got angry and came out of the hive. They buzzed and stung Lily and Ben all over. + +Lily and Ben screamed and cried. They dropped the ball and ran away from the bees. They tried to find their blanket and basket, but they couldn't. They were lost and hurt. They looked for help, but they didn't see anyone. They were scared and alone. + +They hugged each other and sobbed. They wished they had never played with the ball. They wished they had stayed on the blanket and read their history books. They wished they had someone to support them and make them feel better. They wished they had a dependable friend. But they only had each other. And that was not enough. +Tom was a young boy who liked to play in the woods. He had a big stick that he used to strike things. He liked to strike rocks, leaves, and bugs. He thought it was fun to make noise and see what happened. + +One day, he saw a big log in the woods. He wanted to strike it with his stick. He ran to the log and lifted his stick. He hit the log hard. But the log did not make a noise. It did not move. It did not break. It was too hard and strong. + +Tom tried to strike the log again and again. He got angry and tired. He did not understand why the log did not do anything. He threw his stick on the ground and cried. He wanted to go home. + +Then he heard a voice. It was his mom. She had been looking for him. She saw him crying by the log. She ran to him and hugged him. She asked him what was wrong. He told her about the log and the stick. He said he was sorry for being bad. + +She smiled and kissed him. She said he was not bad. He was just curious and brave. She said the log was too big and hard for his stick. She said he needed a different tool to break it. She said she would show him later. She said they should go home now and have some cookies. He liked cookies. He nodded and smiled. He took her hand and walked with her. He felt better. He still liked to strike things, but he also liked to learn new things. He loved his mom. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They had a big car that could fit many bags and toys. They also had a map that showed them where to go. + +One day, they went to a place where there were many birds. Some birds were big and some were small. Some birds were colorful and some were plain. Lila and Ben wanted to see all the birds and learn their names. + +They saw a bird that had a long and shiny feather on its head. It was blue and green and red. It made a loud noise like a whistle. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Lila said. "What is it called?" + +"That is a peacock," their mom said. "It is a very expensive bird. Some people keep them as pets, but they need a lot of space and care." + +"Can we touch its feather?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't," their dad said. "The peacock might not like it. And the feather might break or fall off. It is very delicate." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They understood. They did not want to hurt the peacock or make it angry. They just wanted to admire it. + +They took a picture of the peacock with their mom's phone. Then they said goodbye to the peacock and went to see other birds. They had a lot of fun traveling and learning. +Lily was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and try new things. One day, she saw a big stand with many colorful fruits and vegetables at the market. She wanted to taste them all. + +She ran to the stand and picked up a red apple. She took a big bite and smiled. It was sweet and juicy. She put the apple back and reached for a yellow banana. She peeled it and ate it. It was soft and creamy. She put the peel back and looked for another fruit. + +"Hey, stop that!" a voice shouted. It was the man who owned the stand. He was angry. He saw Lily eating his fruits and making a mess. "You have to pay for those! And you have to wash them first! They are dirty!" + +Lily was scared. She did not know she had to pay or wash the fruits. She thought they were free and clean. She did not have any money. She did not want to make the man mad. She wanted to say sorry, but she did not know how. + +She dropped the banana peel and ran away. She ran to her mom, who was buying some bread. She hugged her mom and cried. She told her mom what happened. + +Her mom was not happy. She took Lily back to the stand. She apologized to the man and gave him some money. She told Lily that she had to ask before she took anything. She also told her that she had to wash the fruits before she ate them. She said that fruits had germs and dirt on them that could make her sick. + +Lily felt bad. She said sorry to the man and to her mom. She learned her lesson. She still liked to be adventurous, but she also liked to be polite and careful. She decided to wash her hands and face when she got home. She hoped the man would forgive her. She hoped the fruits would not make her sick. She hoped she could still try new things. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big bowl of cream on the table. It looked smooth and white and yummy. + +"Can we have some cream?" Ben asked Lily. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Mommy said we have to wait for dessert." + +Ben shrugged. He did not want to wait. He climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. He dipped his finger in the cream and licked it. It was sweet and cold and good. + +"Wow, this is delicious!" Ben said. "You should try some, Lily." + +Lily looked at Ben. She wanted some cream too, but she was afraid of getting in trouble. She bit her lip and shook her head. + +"No, thank you," Lily said. "I will wait for Mommy." + +Ben shrugged again. He did not care. He scooped some more cream with his hand and put it in his mouth. He smiled and made a funny noise. + +"Mmm, mmm, mmm!" Ben said. + +Lily watched Ben. She felt a little jealous. She wished she could have some cream too. But she was a good girl. She stayed on the floor and played with her doll. + +Soon, Mommy came back to the kitchen. She saw Ben with cream all over his face and hands. She saw Lily with her doll and a sad look. + +"Ben, what have you done?" Mommy asked. "You ate all the cream! That was for the cake!" + +Ben looked at Mommy. He felt a little guilty. He tried to smile and say sorry. + +"Sorry, Mommy," Ben said. "It was so good. Can I have some cake too?" + +Mommy shook her head. She was not happy. She took a napkin and wiped Ben's face and hands. She put the empty bowl in the sink. + +"No, Ben, you cannot have some cake," Mommy said. "You had enough cream. You have to learn to share and wait." + +Ben pouted. He did not like Mommy's words. He wished he had some cake too. + +Lily looked at Mommy. She felt a little proud. She had been a good girl. She had not eaten the cream. She hoped Mommy would give her some cake. + +"Mommy, can I have some cake?" Lily asked. "I did not eat the cream. I waited for you." + +Mommy looked at Lily. She smiled and hugged her. She was proud of Lily. She had been a good girl. She deserved some cake. + +"Yes, Lily, you can have some cake," Mommy said. "You were very patient and polite. You can have a big slice of cake with some cream on top." + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She was happy. She thanked Mommy and followed her to the dining room. + +Ben watched Lily and Mommy. He felt a little sorry. He had been a bad boy. He had eaten all the cream. He had no cake. He wished he had listened to Lily and waited for Mommy. + +He shrugged and sighed. He learned his lesson. Next time, he would share and wait. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, Timmy's mom poured him a bowl of cereal, but Timmy was too nervous to eat it. + +"What's wrong, Timmy?" asked his mom. + +"I don't want to eat my cereal. I'm nervous," replied Timmy. + +His mom sat down next to him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Everything will settle down. Just take a deep breath and try a bite." + +Timmy listened to his mom and took a bite of his cereal. It tasted delicious! He smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom. I feel better now." From that day on, Timmy wasn't nervous to eat his cereal anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cute blue bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, Bluey met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hello, Bluey! What are you doing today?" + +"I am looking for shiny things to complete my nest," replied Bluey. + +Lily said, "I can help you find shiny things! Let's look together." + +Bluey and Lily looked all around and found many shiny things. Bluey was so happy to have a complete nest. + +"Thank you, Lily! You are a great friend," said Bluey. + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Bluey. I think you are a very cute bird." + +Bluey felt so happy and flew away, singing a happy song. +Once upon a time, there was a bald eagle named Eddie. He lived in a big tree in the forest with his friends, the rabbits and the squirrels. One day, Eddie was feeling very hungry and flew down to the river to find some fish to feed on. + +As he was flying over the river, he saw a little girl named Lily who was fishing. She had caught a big fish and was very happy. Eddie landed on a nearby rock and said, "Can I have some fish, please?" + +Lily looked at Eddie and said, "I haven't eaten yet, but you can have some when I'm done." Eddie was feeling very hungry and said, "I can't wait, I need to eat now." + +Lily didn't want to share her fish, but she didn't want Eddie to be hungry either. So, she decided to give him half of her fish. Eddie was very grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." From that day on, Eddie and Lily became good friends and would often share their food with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to act. He would pretend to be a superhero and save the day. One day, he found a powerful basket in the woods. It was so strong that he could carry anything in it. + +The boy decided to use the basket to collect all the trash in his town. He acted like a superhero and cleaned up the streets. Everyone was so proud of him. + +But then, the boy got lazy and stopped using the powerful basket. The trash started to pile up again. The town became dirty and smelly. + +The moral of the story is that we all have the power to make a difference, but we need to act and use our tools to do so. Don't be lazy like the boy and let things get worse. Keep using your powerful basket to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Timmy. He loved going to school every day to learn new things. One day, Timmy's teacher announced that their class was going to unite with another class for a special project. + +Timmy was very excited to meet new friends and work together. When the other class arrived, Timmy introduced himself and they all started to work on their project. They talked and laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. Timmy replied, "Mommy, we united with another class at school today and it was so much fun!" His mom was happy to hear that Timmy had made new friends and was enjoying school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a big hall with her mommy and daddy. The hall was very big and had many chairs. Lily sat on one of the chairs, but it was uncomfortable. She told her mommy that the chair made her feel uncomfortable. + +Her mommy suggested that they move to a different chair that was more comfortable. Lily and her mommy found a new chair that was soft and cozy. They sat there and watched a movie together. Lily was happy because she was comfortable and could enjoy the movie with her mommy and daddy. + +After the movie was over, they went home and Lily went to bed. She dreamt about the hall and the uncomfortable chair, but also about the nice chair that her mommy suggested they move to. From then on, Lily always remembered to speak up when she felt uncomfortable and to suggest a solution to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy went to visit his grandma's old house. When he arrived, he saw a big, dusty floor. He was so excited to play on it! + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and turned around. There was a friendly dog running towards him! Timmy was so happy to meet the dog. They played together all day long on the old floor. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy hugged the dog and said goodbye. He knew that he would always remember the fun day he had on his grandma's old floor with his new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch TV on the couch. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, can I join you on the couch?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, there's enough room for both of us," Lily replied. + +As they watched TV, Lily's mom brought them some snacks. Timmy took a bite of the lemon and made a sour face. "This lemon is sour," he said. + +Lily giggled and took a bite too. "It is sour, but I like it," she said. + +They continued to watch TV and enjoy their snacks together on the couch. It was a fun day with a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden. One day, she saw a fairy with wings flying around the flowers. The fairy was very jolly and had a big smile on her face. + +Lily said, "Hi fairy! What are you doing here?" + +The fairy replied, "I'm here to keep the flowers happy and healthy. I love taking care of them." + +Lily was amazed and said, "That's so cool! Can I help you?" + +The fairy smiled and said, "Of course! You can help me water the flowers and keep them growing strong." + +Lily and the fairy worked together all day to keep the garden beautiful. They became great friends and had lots of fun together. From that day on, Lily knew she had a special friend in the jolly fairy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with matches because they were pretty and made cool sounds. One day, she found a match and set it on fire. It was so smooth and shiny. She loved watching it burn. + +But then, the match fell onto her dress and it caught on fire too. Lily tried to put it out, but it was too late. Her dress was all burnt up and she got hurt too. She cried and cried, wishing she had never played with matches. + +From then on, Lily knew that matches were dangerous and she promised to never play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pencils and erasers. He had a special eraser that he loved because it was dependable. One day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and asked if she could play with his eraser. Timmy said yes, but he warned her to be careful because it was his favorite. + +His sister started to draw with the eraser, but she pressed too hard and accidentally destroyed it. Timmy was sad and angry. He said to his sister, "Why did you destroy my eraser? It was my favorite!" His sister felt bad and said, "I'm sorry Timmy, I didn't mean to destroy it." + +Timmy forgave his sister and told her it was okay. He knew that his eraser was just a thing and that his sister was more important. From that day on, Timmy and his sister learned to share their toys and be more careful with each other's things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to a fancy party and he needed to wear a suit. Timmy didn't like suits, but he put it on anyway. + +At the party, Timmy saw a big cake with a light on it. He wanted to eat it, but his mom said he had to wait until after dinner. Timmy was sad, but he decided to have fun anyway. + +Later, Timmy saw his friend Billy playing with his toy cars. Timmy wanted to play too, but Billy said no. Timmy felt sad again, but then he remembered what his mom said. He went to his mom and asked if he could have some cake now. His mom said yes, and Timmy was happy. + +As Timmy was eating his cake, Billy came over and asked if he could play with Timmy's cars. Timmy smiled and said yes. They played together until it was time to go home. Timmy felt happy and proud of himself for remembering to stop and listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was brown and furry. He lived in a forest with his friends. One day, the bear found a shiny ring. He was so happy! He put the ring on his paw and showed it to his friends. They all said "Wow!" + +But then, a harsh wind blew through the forest. The bear felt cold and shivered. He realized he needed to go back to his cave to stay warm. As he walked, he saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. The bear picked up the bird and brought it to his cave. He made a cozy nest for the bird to rest in. + +The bear loved his new ring, but he loved helping his friends even more. He knew that being kind was the most important thing. And so, he lived happily ever after with his friends in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her not to go into the attic because it wasn't safe. But Lily was curious, so she went up anyway. + +When she got up there, she found a big chest. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She searched for the key, but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and realized that the attic door had shut and locked behind her. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to open the window, but it was too small for her to fit through. She started to cry and wished she had listened to her mom. Luckily, her mom heard her crying and came to rescue her. From then on, Lily promised to always listen to her mom's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and print them out with her mom's printer. One day, Lily wanted to print out a picture of her favorite blanket. But when she tried to print it, the printer made a loud, scary noise and stopped working. + +Lily was so sad and miserable because she couldn't print her picture. She tried to fix the printer, but she didn't know how. Her mom was at work, so she couldn't help her. Lily started to cry and cry. + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother came home from school. He saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. When she told him about the printer, he tried to fix it too. But he accidentally broke it even more. Now they couldn't print anything at all. + +Lily and her brother felt terrible. They knew their mom would be so mad when she got home. They tried to hide the broken printer, but their mom found out. She was very angry and they all got in trouble. From then on, Lily never wanted to print anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his red flag. He would run around and wave it in the air, pretending to be a superhero. + +One day, Timmy accidentally got his flag dirty. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can you wash my flag please? I'm sorry I got it dirty." His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I'll wash it right away." + +While his mom was washing the flag, Timmy went back outside to play. But he didn't watch where he was going and tripped over a rock. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +When Timmy's mom came back outside with the clean flag, she couldn't find Timmy. She searched and searched, but he was nowhere to be found. She was very worried and started to cry. + +Sadly, Timmy never came back. His mom was so sorry she couldn't protect him from getting hurt. She kept his red flag as a reminder of the happy times they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's big brother came in and started to tease him. Timmy didn't like being teased, so he went outside to play by himself. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw a big box in the corner of the yard. He ran over to it and opened it up. Inside the box was an amazing surprise! It was a brand new toy truck that Timmy had always wanted. + +Timmy was so happy and excited about his new toy truck that he forgot all about his big brother teasing him. He spent the rest of the day playing with his amazing new truck and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved winter because she could play in the snow. One day, Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They saw a skunk and it smelled very smelly. "Ew, mommy, it smells bad!" said Lily. "Yes, it does. Skunks spray a stinky smell to protect themselves," explained mommy. + +Lily felt sad because she couldn't play outside anymore with the smelly skunk around. But her mommy had an idea. "Let's make a snowman, Lily!" said mommy. "Yes, let's!" said Lily happily. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose and a hat. Lily felt happy again because she was having fun in the winter with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bear named Benny. Benny loved to read his favorite magazine every day. One day, Benny wanted to read his magazine, but he couldn't open it. He tried and tried, but it just wouldn't open. + +Benny asked his friend, a little bird named Lily, for help. Lily said, "Let me try to open it for you, Benny." She flapped her wings and gave the magazine a big tug. Suddenly, the magazine opened! + +Benny was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are my best friend!" From that day on, Benny and Lily read the magazine together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a fake sun in the sky. She asked her mom, "Mommy, why is the sun fake?" Her mom said, "It's not fake, Lily. It's just a sign that the weather will be rainy today." Lily didn't understand, so her mom explained, "A sign is like a message that tells us something." Lily nodded her head and said, "Oh, I see." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She saw a sign that said "No playing on the grass." She told her friends about the sign and they all went to play on the swings instead. When it was time to go home, Lily told her mom about the sign. Her mom was proud of her for being so observant. From that day on, Lily always looked for signs and paid attention to what they meant. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a raven sitting on a tree branch. The raven looked at her with big eyes and said, "Hello, little girl. What brings you here?" + +Lily replied, "I am just taking a walk. What are you doing up there, Mr. Raven?" + +The raven said, "I am trying to build a nest for my family. I am very eager to finish it before the sun goes down." + +Lily felt sorry for the raven and said, "I can help you build your nest, Mr. Raven." + +The raven was happy and together they built the nest. When they finished, the raven said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a kind girl. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we make the world a better place." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink purse that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy were playing outside when Timmy dared her to climb up a tree. + +Lily was scared because the tree was tall and it was a bit cold outside. But she wanted to show Timmy that she was brave. So, she took a deep breath and started to climb. + +As she climbed higher and higher, she felt proud of herself. When she reached the top, she shouted down to Timmy, "Look how high I am!" Timmy was impressed and said, "Wow, you're so brave!" + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she had dared to climb the tree. She climbed back down and put her pink purse back on her shoulder. From that day on, Lily felt like she could do anything if she just dared to try. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a boy crying. She asked him, "Why are you crying?" The boy said, "My toy car is stuck in the tree and I can't reach it." + +Lily said, "I can help you. I will pull the car down from the tree." So, she climbed the tree and pulled the car down. The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are not rude like the other kids." + +Lily was confused and asked, "What do you mean?" The boy replied, "Yesterday, some kids were making fun of me because I have a razor cut on my face. They said I look funny." Lily said, "That's not nice. You are not funny. You are my friend." The boy smiled and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Her mom told her to be careful and not run around too much because she might get hurt. + +Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. Her mom said it was too high and dangerous. Lily didn't listen and climbed up the ladder anyway. She went down the slide really fast and almost fell off. Her mom caught her just in time and said, "I told you to be safe and prevent a wreck!" + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her mom and be safe. From that day on, she always made sure to be careful and prevent any accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily's mommy came into the room and said, "Lily, can you please help me with something?" + +Lily replied, "Sure mommy, what do you need?" + +"I need you to request some string from your daddy. I need it to wrap a present for your grandma," said mommy. + +Lily went to find her daddy and asked him for some string. He gave her a gentle piece of string and Lily brought it back to her mommy. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are such a big help," said mommy. + +Lily smiled and went back to playing with her dolls, happy that she could assist her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was an old grandma. She was very kind and loved to hug everyone. One day, she took her little granddaughter for a walk in the park. They saw a beautiful view of the mountains and the trees. The little girl was very happy and hugged her grandma tightly. They walked around and saw some other elderly people sitting on a bench. The grandma went to them and gave them a hug too. The little girl learned that hugs can make people feel happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a big sign called a billboard. It was very tall and had lots of pictures on it. One day, a man came and wanted to add a new picture to the billboard. He climbed up a ladder and stuck the picture on with glue. + +The new picture was very bright and orange. It was a picture of a happy sun. Everyone who walked by the billboard smiled when they saw the new picture. + +After a few days, the man came back to take down the picture. He had to pay a bill to keep the picture up, but he didn't have enough money. So, he sadly took the picture down and walked away. The billboard was back to how it was before, but everyone who saw the happy sun remembered how it made them feel. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the gym with his mom. The gym had lots of toys and games for Timmy to play with. One day, Timmy saw a clown at the gym. The clown was very funny and made Timmy laugh. Timmy clapped his hands and the clown smiled. Timmy loved the clown so much that he asked his mom if he could have a clown at his birthday party. His mom said yes and Timmy was so happy that his face turned pale. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wasn't feeling very well. Her mom wanted to check her temperature with a thermometer. She put the thermometer under Lily's arm and waited for a while. + +After a few minutes, her mom looked at the thermometer and said, "Lily, your temperature is not normal. You have a fever." Lily didn't like the sound of that. She didn't want to be sick. + +Lily's mom gave her some medicine and told her to rest. But Lily didn't want to rest. She wanted to play outside with her friends. She said, "Mom, I don't want to stay inside. Can I go outside and play?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. You need to rest and get better. It's not good to push yourself when you're sick." Lily learned that it's important to take care of yourself when you're not feeling well. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's organize your toys together!" Lily was happy to help. They put all the dolls in one box, the cars in another, and the blocks in a third. Now everything was in its place and easy to find. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to put on a pretty dress for a special occasion. Lily went to her closet, but she couldn't find the dress her mom was talking about. She looked through all her clothes, but it was nowhere to be found. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay if the dress is unknown. We can find another one that looks just as nice." They looked through the closet together and found a different dress that was just as pretty. + +Lily was happy that her toys were organized and that she had a pretty dress to wear. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me!" +Once upon a time, there was a smart little mouse. The mouse lived in a cozy little hole in the ground. One day, the mouse decided to leave his hole to find some food. He looked left and right before he left to make sure it was safe. + +As the mouse was walking along, he saw a big well. The well looked deep and dark, but the mouse thought he could jump over it. So, he took a big leap and landed on the edge of the well. But, his foot slipped and he fell into the well. + +The poor little mouse tried to climb out but he couldn't. He was stuck in the well and couldn't leave. The mouse was very sad and wished he had never left his cozy little hole. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lollipop, but he dropped it on the ground. Timmy was sad because he couldn't eat it anymore. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw something interesting. It was a bird with bright blue feathers. Timmy wanted to get closer to the bird, but he realized his hands were sticky from the candy. He needed to wipe his hands clean before he could touch the bird. + +Timmy's mom came to help him wipe his hands. She told him to be careful with his candy and not to drop it again. Timmy learned his lesson and was happy he could go play with the interesting bird without any sticky fingers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to the birds sing in the morning. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. They were looking for sugar to make cookies. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can we buy some sugar?" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, we can. But we need to find the sugar that is available first." + +Lily looked around the store and found the sugar. They bought it and went home to make cookies. As they were mixing the ingredients, Lily heard a sound. It was the birds singing outside. She smiled and said, "I love listening to the birds while we bake." + +After the cookies were done, Lily and her mommy sat down to eat them. They were delicious! Lily said, "I'm glad we found the sugar that was available. It made our cookies taste so good." + +From that day on, Lily always listened for the birds while she baked with her mommy. And they always made sure to find the sugar that was available. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up the ladder to her treehouse. One day, her mom told her not to climb the ladder because it was too dangerous. But Lily was excited to climb up and play in her treehouse. + +As she climbed up the ladder, she heard a loud crack. Suddenly, the ladder broke and she fell down to the ground. She was okay, but her mom was very upset and felt guilty for not stopping her from climbing the ladder. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom had a conversation. "I'm sorry I didn't listen to you," Lily said. "I just got too excited to play in my treehouse." Her mom replied, "I should have been more careful and made sure the ladder was safe for you. Let's work together to fix it so you can climb up safely again." And so, they worked together to fix the ladder and Lily learned to be more careful and listen to her mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, especially ones with big motors. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a car show. Timmy saw lots of cars with big motors and he was very excited. + +Timmy's dad asked him if he understood how the motors worked. Timmy shook his head, but he wanted to learn. His dad explained that the motor makes the car go vroom, vroom. Timmy thought that was cool. + +They looked at all the cars and Timmy touched the shiny, smooth paint. He loved the way it felt. Timmy had a great time at the car show and he couldn't wait to tell his friends all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while playing in the park, Tim found a treasure! It was a shiny rock that sparkled in the sun. Tim was so happy and he held onto his treasure tightly. + +As Tim was walking home, he saw a sad girl sitting on a bench. She was weeping and Tim felt sad too. He went up to her and asked why she was crying. The girl said she was not feeling healthy and she missed her mommy. Tim felt sorry for her and wanted to help. He showed her his treasure and it made her smile. Tim gave her the treasure and she felt better. + +Tim realized that helping others made him happy too. He went home with a big smile on his face and a new treasure in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a big toy truck made of steel. Timmy loved to play with it every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your toy truck is so cool and famous!" Billy said. + +"Thank you, Billy! Do you want to play with it?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, please! Can I serve the toy truck some food?" Billy asked. + +"Sure, let's pretend the truck is hungry and needs some food," Timmy said. + +Billy got some toy food and pretended to serve it to the truck. Timmy and Billy had so much fun playing together with the toy truck made of steel. They laughed and played until it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy felt happy that he had a good friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He was very excited to go to the park with his mom. Timmy loved to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a new friend. He ran over to meet him. His new friend's name was Billy. Billy was very nice and they played together on the slide. + +After a while, Timmy's mom said it was time to go. Timmy was so impatient and didn't want to leave his new friend. He quickly buckled his seatbelt and waved goodbye to Billy. He couldn't wait to come back and play with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went for a walk with her mom and saw a pale sign that said "Danger! Keep out!" + +Lily asked her mom, "What does the sign say?" + +"It says we can't go in there, it's not safe," her mom replied. + +But Lily wanted to see what was inside, so she snuck past the sign and went exploring. She found a big gate and tried to open it, but it was locked. + +Suddenly, she heard someone close the gate from the other side. Lily was stuck! She called for her mom, but she was too far away to hear. Lily was scared and alone. The bad ending was that she had to wait until her mom found her, and she learned to always listen to warning signs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his red shoes every day. He would put them on and run around the house. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the gym. The gym was a big room with lots of toys to play with. Timmy was so excited to play, but he had to take off his shoes first. He took off his red shoes and put them in his bag. Timmy played with the toys, but he was a little slow because he was tired. After playing, Timmy put his red shoes back on and went home. He was happy because he had fun at the gym. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They wanted to go on the big slide, but they needed a ticket to ride. Lily's mom gave her the ticket, but Lily was being stubborn and didn't want to hold it. + +As they were climbing up the stairs to the slide, the wind blew the ticket right out of Lily's hand! It flew away and landed on the ground far away. Lily started to cry because she thought she couldn't ride the slide now. + +But then, a kind man saw what happened and ran to catch the ticket. He brought it back to Lily and she was so happy! She thanked the man and they all went on the slide together. From that day on, Lily never let go of her ticket again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the floor. One day, she accidentally spilled some juice on the floor and it became very sticky. Her mommy told her to clean it up with a towel. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a very ugly doll that Lily didn't like. She told her friend that the doll was ugly and her friend got upset. Lily quickly said sorry and they continued to play. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mommy asked her how her day was. Lily told her mommy all about her fun day and how she accidentally spilled juice on the floor. Her mommy was proud of her for telling the truth and for cleaning it up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went on a trip with his mommy and daddy. They packed their luggage with clothes and toys. Timmy loved his teddy bear and put it in his luggage too. + +On the trip, they went to the beach and played in the sand. But when they got back to their hotel room, Timmy realized he forgot his teddy bear! He was sad and cried a little. + +But then, his mommy and daddy found his teddy bear in the car! Timmy was very happy and hugged his teddy bear tight. They went to sleep in the hotel room, but it was very cold. So, they put on warm pajamas and snuggled under the blankets. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved trains. He had a toy engine that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. + +Billy saw the toy engine and said, "Wow, that's a nice engine! Can I play with it?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I'm sorry, Billy. I don't want to share my engine. It's mine." + +Billy felt uncomfortable but he didn't say anything. He played with other toys instead. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him a story about sharing. She said, "When we own something, it's nice to share it with our friends. It makes them happy too." + +Timmy remembered what his mom said and felt bad for not sharing his engine with Billy. The next time Billy came over, Timmy let him play with the engine. Billy was so happy and they had a great time playing together. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it made him feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily lost Teddy and was very sad. But then, her mommy found Teddy and gave him back to her. Lily was so glad to have Teddy back, she hugged him tight and felt much better. Teddy always comforted her when she was sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a playful doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play with her. Emma brought her own doll to play with. + +Lily said, "I like your doll, Emma. It's pretty." + +Emma replied, "Thank you, Lily. Do you want to play with our dolls together?" + +Lily said, "Yes, that sounds like fun! Let's match our dolls and have a tea party." + +So, Lily and Emma matched their dolls and had a tea party together. They had so much fun playing with their dolls and drinking pretend tea. They played until it was time for Emma to go home. + +Lily hugged her doll and said, "Thank you for playing with me today. I had so much fun with you and Emma's doll." + +Her doll replied (in Lily's imagination), "I had fun too, Lily. Let's play together again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her mommy took her to a magic show. Lily was so excited to see the magician do tricks. + +The magician started his show by using a thin wand to make a laser beam shoot out. Lily was amazed! She clapped her hands and cheered. The magician then asked for a volunteer from the audience. Lily's mommy raised her hand and was chosen to help with the next trick. + +The magician gave Lily's mommy a big box and asked her to stand inside. Lily watched as the magician closed the box and turned on the laser. Suddenly, Lily saw a shadow moving inside the box. It was her mommy! The magician had made her disappear with the laser. Lily was scared at first, but then she heard her mommy's voice saying, "Ta-da!" The magician opened the box and her mommy was back! Lily clapped and cheered again. She knew she had just seen something very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, she couldn't find her teddy bear anywhere. She searched and searched in her room, but she couldn't find him. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from under her bed. It was a little mouse! The mouse had taken her teddy bear and was hiding it under the bed. Lily thought it was disgusting that the mouse had taken her toy. + +She chased the mouse away and found her teddy bear. She was so happy to have him back! From that day on, she made sure to keep her toys in a safe place where the mouse couldn't find them. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very handsome and lived in a big castle. One day, he decided to cook his own lunch. He went to the kitchen and started to cook some soup. It was very interesting to see him cooking! + +Suddenly, his friend came to visit him. She saw the prince cooking and said, "Wow, you are a great cook!" The prince smiled and said, "Thank you! I love to cook. Do you want to try my soup?" + +His friend tasted the soup and said, "Mmm, it's delicious! You are not only a prince, but also a great cook!" The prince was very happy and they both enjoyed the soup together. From that day on, the prince cooked every day and became known as the best cook in the kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Baa Baa. Baa Baa loved to play all day and night. Baa Baa never wanted to sleep, even when his mom said it was time to sleep. + +One day, Baa Baa was playing in the meadow when he saw a big, strong bull with a big, shiny horn. Baa Baa thought the bull was so cool and wanted to be just like him. Baa Baa asked the bull how he got so strong and the bull said, "I sleep a lot and eat lots of grass." + +Baa Baa realized that he had been too weak because he never slept and ate too many sweets. From that day on, Baa Baa made sure to sleep and eat healthy food like grass. And soon enough, Baa Baa became strong just like the bull with the shiny horn. + +The moral of the story is that sleeping and eating healthy makes you strong! +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi was a reliable goose who always laid eggs for her owner. One day, a little boy named Timmy came to visit Gigi. Timmy loved to play with Gigi and asked her many questions. Gigi honked happily in response. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him to come home. Timmy said goodbye to Gigi and promised to come back and play with her soon. Gigi watched as Timmy walked away, feeling a little sad. + +Later that night, a fox snuck into the farm. The fox had been watching Gigi and knew she was a reliable goose who always laid eggs. The fox crept up to Gigi's coop and snatched her away. Gigi honked and honked, but it was too late. The fox had taken her away. + +The next day, Timmy came back to play with Gigi. But when he arrived, he saw that Gigi was gone. Timmy asked Gigi's owner where she was, but the owner sadly told him what had happened. Timmy was very sad and wished he could have protected Gigi from the fox. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. Lily stared at it with her big blue eyes. + +After playing for a while, they went to a building called a university. It was a big place with lots of books and people learning new things. Lily's mommy and daddy said it was a safe place to be. They looked around and saw lots of students studying and reading books. + +Lily saw a big statue of a wise man with glasses. She stared at it for a long time, wondering who he was. Her mommy and daddy told her that he was a very smart man who helped people learn new things at the university. Lily thought that was really cool and wanted to be smart like him when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's go on a bus ride to the park!" Lily was so excited and said, "Yay! I love the park!" + +They got on the gray bus and Lily looked out the window. She saw lots of trees and cars passing by. When they got to the park, Lily saw a big playground. She ran to the swings and said to her mom, "Can I play on the swings, please?" Her mom said, "Of course, Lily! Have fun!" + +Lily played on the swings, the slide, and even made a new friend. She had so much fun at the park and on the bus ride home, she said to her mom, "Thank you for taking me on the bus to the park, Mom. I had the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rosie. Lily loved her sister very much. One day, they went to the park to play. Lily found a shiny penny on the ground. She was so lucky! + +Rosie saw the penny and asked Lily where she found it. Lily told her sister she found it on the ground. Rosie questioned Lily if she was sure it was okay to keep it. Lily thought for a moment and decided they should give it to their mom. + +Their mom was happy to receive the penny and told them they were both lucky to have each other as sisters. From that day on, Lily and Rosie always shared everything they found with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. In the middle of the park, there was a big statue of a kind lady. The lady was very generous and always helped people. + +One day, a little girl was walking in the park and she saw a bird that was stuck in a tree. The little girl wanted to help the bird, but she was too small to reach it. Suddenly, she remembered the statue of the kind lady and she ran to it. + +When the little girl got to the statue, she asked the kind lady for help. The kind lady didn't move, but the little girl felt like she was listening. So, the little girl went back to the tree and found a stick. She used the stick to help the bird get free. + +The little girl was very happy that she could help the bird. She went back to the statue and said, "Thank you for helping me help the bird, kind lady." The statue didn't say anything, but the little girl knew that the kind lady was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very cold. Her mommy gave her a jacket to wear so she wouldn't be cold. The jacket was blue and very warm. + +Lily went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy didn't have a jacket and was shivering. Lily said, "Timmy, you need a jacket to stay warm. I have an extra one you can wear." + +Timmy put on the jacket and said, "Wow, this jacket is so warm! How did you manage to get such a nice one?" + +Lily replied, "My mommy got it for me, but I don't need two jackets. I'm happy to share with you." + +Timmy felt very humble and grateful for Lily's kindness. They played outside together and had lots of fun, all thanks to Lily's kind heart. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster with a big, bushy mustache. He lived in a dark cave and scared all the animals in the forest. One day, a little bird flew into his cave and asked, "Why are you so mean? Why do you scare everyone?" + +The monster replied, "I don't mean to scare anyone. I just don't know how to make friends." + +The little bird said, "You don't have to be mean to make friends. You can be kind and friendly." + +The monster thought about it and realized the little bird was right. He decided to change his ways and be kind to everyone. From that day on, he no longer lied to scare anyone and even trimmed his mustache to look nicer. The animals in the forest became his friends and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved to play with Lily and protect her from harm. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed that Max's eye looked red and sore. She asked Lily, "Do you think Max's eye hurts?" Lily replied, "Yes, Mommy. Max's eye looks ouchie." + +Lily's mom called the vet and they took Max to see him. The vet discussed Max's eye with Lily's mom and said that Max would need some medicine to make it better. Max was a good boy at the vet and didn't even bark once! + +After a few days of medicine, Max's eye was all better. Lily was so happy to see Max's eye looking normal again. She gave Max a big hug and said, "Thank you for being such a good dog, Max. You are my best friend!" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to go to the park and play on the slide. One day, he met his friend Sally at the park. + +"Hi Sally!" Timmy said. + +"Hi Timmy!" Sally replied. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Timmy said excitedly. + +"Okay!" Sally said with a smile. + +As they were playing, Timmy's mom came over and said, "Timmy, I'm going to record you going down the slide!" + +"Yay!" Timmy exclaimed, happy to be on camera. + +After they finished playing, Timmy's mom showed him the video she had recorded. "Wow, that's so cool!" Timmy said with a grin. + +"I know, it's a fair way to remember all the fun we had today," his mom said. + +Timmy and Sally hugged goodbye and went home, happy to have had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. He was very friendly and liked to play with all his animal friends. One day, he played a game of catch with his monkey pal. They passed the ball back and forth, giggling and having fun. + +The hippo was very regular with his exercise routine. Every day, he would go for a long walk around the jungle. He would pass by the river and see the fish swimming. He would pass by the trees and hear the birds singing. It was a beautiful walk. + +One day, the hippo was feeling tired and didn't want to go for his regular walk. His friends noticed he wasn't around and went to check on him. They found him napping under a tree. They woke him up and invited him to play. The hippo was happy to join in and they passed the ball around again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard where there was a big pit. He would jump up and down in the pit, feeling happy and free. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to have a picnic in the backyard. Timmy was excited and asked his mom what they were going to eat. His mom smiled and said, "I will provide some yummy sandwiches and fruit for us to eat." + +As they were setting up the picnic, Timmy's mom accidentally dropped a sandwich into the pit. Timmy felt sad because he wanted to eat that sandwich. But then he remembered that he loved to play in the pit, and he had an idea. + +Timmy climbed into the pit and found the sandwich. He was so happy and proud that he could provide food for his family. They all enjoyed their picnic together, feeling grateful for each other and the simple pleasures of life. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Buddy. Buddy was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Buddy loved to play with Lily and always followed her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily was reading a book and turned the page. Buddy saw her and started to wave his tail happily. He loved when Lily read to him. + +Suddenly, Buddy heard a noise outside. He ran to the window and saw a squirrel on the tree. Buddy barked loudly and started to wave his paws. Lily looked up from her book and saw the squirrel too. She laughed and said, "Buddy, you're such a silly dog!" + +Buddy continued to wave his paws and bark at the squirrel. Lily went back to her book and Buddy sat next to her, still wagging his tail. He was happy to be with his loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wish to go to a faraway land. She asked her mommy if they could go, but mommy said it was too distant. + +One day, Lily decided to pack her bags and go on an adventure by herself. She walked and walked until she was very tired. She sat down to rest, but she was lost and didn't know how to get back home. + +As night came, Lily got scared and wished she was home with her mommy. She cried herself to sleep. The next day, she was still lost and hungry. She wished she had listened to her mommy and stayed home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Timmy found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. He waited for his friends to find him, but they never did. Timmy had disappeared! + +His friends searched and searched, but they couldn't find him. Timmy started to feel embarrassed because he thought he had hidden too well. Suddenly, he heard his friend yell, "I found him! Look, there's his flag!" Timmy had left his red flag behind and that's how his friend knew where he was hiding. + +Timmy was so happy to be found and his friends were happy too. They all laughed and played together until it was time to go home. Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face, knowing he had the best hiding spot ever. +Once upon a time, there was a lively village. The people in the village liked to play and sing. They were happy every day. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the village. He saw a man with a zipper on his coat. "Zip! Zip!" said Timmy. The man smiled and zipped up his coat. + +Timmy saw a woman selling apples. "Can I have one?" asked Timmy. "Sure," said the woman. Timmy ate the apple and smiled. + +But then, a big storm came. The wind blew and the rain fell. The village was not lively anymore. The people were sad. Timmy was sad too. He went home wet and cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry, so he asked his mommy for a snack. "Mommy, I want to eat something!" he said. His mommy gave him a tray with some old crackers on it. + +Timmy didn't like the crackers because they were too old and not very tasty. "Mommy, these crackers are yucky!" he said. His mommy replied, "I'm sorry Timmy, we don't have any fresh snacks right now. You can have an apple later." + +Timmy was sad, but he didn't want to be hungry anymore. So, he decided to eat the old crackers from the tray. As he munched on the crackers, he thought to himself, "I wish they were fresh, but at least I'm not hungry anymore." + +After he finished the crackers, Timmy went to play with his toys. He was happy that he wasn't hungry anymore, even though the crackers were old. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat ice cream. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help make some cookies. Lily was excited to help and got out a big bowl and a spoon. + +As she was mixing the dough, she accidentally dropped a teaspoon on the floor. She hoped that her mom wouldn't be upset. But her mom just smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen." + +Lily felt mighty proud of herself for helping her mom. She couldn't wait to eat the cookies when they were done baking. And when they were finally ready, they tasted so delicious that Lily's heart was filled with joy. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite hat everywhere she went. One day, she lost her hat and felt very sad. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily discussed with her mom how she lost her hat and how empty she felt without it. Her mom hugged her and promised to help her find it. + +Together, they searched the house and finally found the hat in a basket. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her hat close to her so she never lost it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily found a bottle of poison in her backyard. She knew it was dangerous, so she asked her mommy what to do with it. + +"Put it in the trash can, sweetie," her mommy said. + +Lily was a good listener, so she put the bottle of poison in the trash can. Her mommy was very impressed with her responsible behavior. + +"Wow, Lily! You did such an impressive job putting the poison away safely," her mommy said. + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. From that day on, she knew that it was important to always ask for help and put dangerous things away where they belong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a doctor and used her finger to check her teddy bear's heartbeat. She said, "Teddy is great! He's healthy!" + +Later, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to pretend they were pirates and went on a treasure hunt. Lily found a great treasure chest filled with gold coins and jewels. They were so excited and pretended to be rich pirates. + +At the end of the day, Lily's mom asked her what she did today. Lily said, "I played pretend with my toys and found a great treasure with my friend!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite one was a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went for a walk in the park. + +Suddenly, Mr. Snuggles started to shrink! Lily was very worried and called out for help. An ambulance came and took Mr. Snuggles to the hospital. + +At the hospital, a wise doctor looked at Mr. Snuggles and said, "Don't worry, we can fix him." After a few minutes, Mr. Snuggles was back to his normal size. + +Lily was so happy and hugged Mr. Snuggles tightly. "Thank you, doctor," she said. "You are so wise!" The doctor smiled and said, "It's my job to help toys in need." And Lily and Mr. Snuggles went home, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They were having so much fun rolling their toy cars down the slide. + +Suddenly, a man appeared with a gun. Timmy was scared and ran to hide behind a tree. The man looked guilty and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I'm a police officer and I'm here to protect you and your friends." + +Timmy felt safe again and thanked the police officer. They continued to play with their toy cars and trucks, rolling them down the slide and having fun. Timmy knew that if he ever felt scared again, he could always ask a police officer for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that an elderly woman was coming to visit. Lily was excited to meet her. + +When the elderly woman arrived, she told Lily and her mom a story about a tornado. The tornado was very big and strong, and it destroyed everything in its path. The elderly woman said that it was important to be prepared for emergencies like tornadoes. + +Lily learned that it was important to listen to wise people like the elderly woman and be ready for anything. She promised to always be prepared and help others when they needed it. From that day on, Lily became known as the girl who was always ready to help. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow house. It was a happy house with a big smile. One day, a little boy came to the house. He wanted to play with the house. The house was happy to have a new friend. + +The little boy started to act like he was a king. He sat on the roof of the house and said, "I am the king of the yellow house!" The house laughed and said, "You are a funny king!" + +The little boy played with the yellow house all day long. They had so much fun together. When the sun went down, the little boy said goodbye to his new friend. The yellow house was sad to see him go, but it knew they would play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride in taxis, especially the yellow ones. One day, she saw a very special taxi. It was different from all the others. It had a big sign on top that said "Original Taxi." + +Lily asked the driver, "What does original mean?" The driver replied, "It means one of a kind, unique, and special." + +Lily admired the original taxi so much that she asked the driver if she could take a picture with it. The driver agreed and took a picture of Lily standing next to the taxi. + +After the ride, Lily's mom asked her how the ride was. Lily replied, "It was great! I saw an original taxi and I admired it so much that I took a picture with it." + +The moral of the story is that we should appreciate and admire things that are unique and special, just like the original taxi. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant loved to explore the world around it. One day, the ant found some yummy crumbs on the ground. It was so excited to eat them! + +But then, the ant saw a big, scary bird flying overhead. The ant knew it needed to find a safe place to hide. Luckily, the ant had a dependable friend nearby. It was a kind ladybug who always helped the ant when it was in trouble. + +The ant scurried over to the ladybug and asked for help. The ladybug smiled and said, "Don't worry, little ant. I'll protect you." The ant felt so grateful and safe with its dependable friend. And even though it was still a little scared of the bird, it was excited to keep exploring the world with its friend by its side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play on the swings, slide, and see-saw. Timmy was so excited to play, he had a big smile on his face. + +As they were playing, Timmy saw a big mud puddle. He wanted to jump in it, but his mom had told him not to get dirty. Timmy's friends dared him to jump in the puddle, but Timmy said no. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were walking home from the park. They saw a dog running towards them. Timmy's friends were scared, but Timmy remembered something his mom had told him. He put out his hand and let the dog sniff him. The dog wagged his tail and licked Timmy's face. Timmy's friends were amazed and had big smiles on their faces. They realized that Timmy was very brave and smart. Timmy felt proud and happy that he had made new friends and helped them not be scared of dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. The lake was very blue and had fish in it. One day, a little girl went to the lake to play. She saw that the lake was very big and she was scared to swim in it. The water seemed too deep for her. + +The little girl sat down on the edge of the lake and looked around. She saw that the area around the lake was very messy. There were leaves and sticks everywhere. She decided to clean up the area around the lake. She picked up all the sticks and put them in a pile. She also picked up all the leaves and put them in a bag. + +After she finished cleaning, she felt very happy. She looked back at the lake and it seemed more beautiful than before. She decided to come back to the lake every day and clean up the area around it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little hedgehog named Spike. Spike was always curious and loved to explore the forest. One day, he saw a mysterious object and went to investigate. It was a big, shiny ball that looked like it was made of gold. + +Spike wanted to touch the ball, but he was afraid it might snap and hurt him. He thought about it for a while and decided to ask his friends for help. His friends told him that it was better to be safe than sorry and that he should leave the ball alone. + +Spike learned an important lesson that day. He realized that sometimes it's better to ask for help and not take risks that could hurt him. He was happy that his friends were there to guide him and keep him safe. From that day on, Spike was more careful and always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big red door. The door was always closed, but one day, a little girl named Lily opened it. She saw a magical world full of colors and butterflies. + +Suddenly, a jealous monster appeared and said, "This is my world! You can't be here!" But Lily was brave and said, "I want to be friends with you, not enemies." + +The monster thought about it and decided to be friends with Lily. They played together and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Let's reverse roles tomorrow! You can open the door and show me your world." The monster agreed and they said goodbye. + +The next day, Lily knocked on the door and the monster opened it. Lily saw a world full of candy and toys. She was so happy and said, "Thank you for showing me your world. We are the best of friends!" +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Mickey. Mickey loved to ride on his skateboard. He would ride it all around the house and outside too. One day, Mickey saw a big piece of cheese on the kitchen table. He thought it looked so yummy, but he knew he had to be thoughtful and not take it without permission. + +Later that day, Mickey's friend Jerry came over to play. They decided to ride their skateboards together. As they were riding, they saw a cat lurking nearby. Mickey remembered the cheese on the table and realized the cat must be after it. Mickey and Jerry quickly rode back to the kitchen to protect the cheese. + +When they got there, they saw the cat trying to climb up to the table. Mickey and Jerry rode their skateboards right at the cat, scaring it away. They saved the cheese and felt very proud of themselves for being so thoughtful and brave. From that day on, they knew they could always rely on each other to ride to the rescue. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter who loved to play in the river. One day, the otter got stuck in some weeds and couldn't swim away. It was a serious situation! + +Luckily, a kind person saw the otter and knew just what to do. They quickly jumped into the water and rescued the otter from the weeds. The otter was very happy to be free and thanked the person with a little squeak. + +From that day on, the otter was more careful when playing in the river. And the person felt proud knowing they had helped rescue a little otter in need. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It was very sore and he couldn't walk properly. + +Timmy's mom saw him and asked him if he was okay. Timmy didn't want to answer his mom's question because he was feeling gloomy. He thought he couldn't play with his friends anymore. + +But then, Timmy's dad came and told him that he should always tell the truth and ask for help when he needs it. Timmy realized that he should have told his mom about his knee. He asked his dad to help him, and his dad put a bandage on his knee. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's always better to ask for help and tell the truth, even if he's feeling gloomy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found some acorns on the ground. They wanted to scatter them around the park so more trees could grow. + +Suddenly, a man with a gun came into the park. He looked angry and scared Timmy and his friends. The man shouted, "Get out of here! This is not a safe place to play!" + +Timmy's humble friend, Billy, said, "Please don't hurt us. We just want to play and scatter some acorns." + +The man looked at the children and realized he was wrong. He put down his gun and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. You can stay and play as long as you want." + +The children were happy they could stay and play in the park. They scattered the acorns and watched them grow into big trees. From that day on, the man and the children became friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook pancakes with his mom. One day, Timmy's mom's pan broke. Timmy asked, "Mommy, can we fix the pan?" + +His mom replied, "Yes, we can repair the pan. But it's not reliable anymore. We need to buy a new one." + +Timmy and his mom went to the store and bought a new, reliable pan. They went home and cooked pancakes together. Timmy was happy that they could cook pancakes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she found a beautiful butterfly in her garden. She wanted to draw it, but she only had a purple crayon. She asked her mom if she could paint it, but her mom said no because the butterfly was fragile and might get hurt. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She took her purple crayon and carefully drew the butterfly on a piece of paper. She made sure not to press too hard so it wouldn't get smudged. When she was done, she showed it to her mom and she loved it! She even put it on the fridge for everyone to see. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes crayons can be just as good as paint and that fragile things need to be handled with care. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, her mom told her it was time to clean up for dinner. Lily was tired from playing all day, but she knew she had to clean up. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to clean your hands and face before dinner. You don't want to get food on your pretty dress." Lily replied, "But I like my style messy, Mommy." + +Lily's mom said, "I know you like to play, but we need to be clean for dinner. Let's go wash up." Lily was sad because she wanted to keep her messy style. But she knew her mom was right, so she cleaned up and put on her clean dress. + +At dinner, Lily's mom said, "You look so pretty in your clean dress, Lily. I'm proud of you for cleaning up." Lily smiled and felt happy that she listened to her mom. She realized that being clean could be stylish too! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the museum with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were looking at the paintings, Lily accidentally spilled some juice on the floor. + +"Oh no!" said Lily's mommy. "We need to wipe up the juice before someone slips and falls." + +Lily's daddy quickly got a towel and wiped up the juice. "Good job, Daddy!" said Lily. + +After they finished looking at the paintings, they went to the gift shop. Lily saw a cute stuffed animal and said, "Mommy, can I have this?" + +Her mommy replied, "Of course, it's so cute! Let's take it home with us." + +Lily was so happy and hugged her new stuffed animal tightly. "Thank you, Mommy and Daddy!" she said with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a fancy vacation with her family. They stayed in a big hotel with a swimming pool. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toy and she accidentally dropped it in the pool. She was sad because she thought she lost it forever. But her dad jumped in the pool and found the toy. + +Lily was happy again and they continued to have fun on their vacation. They went to the beach and built sandcastles, and they ate lots of ice cream. Lily loved her fancy vacation and didn't want it to end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bowl. It was so big that it could fit lots of toys in it. One day, a banana was put in the bowl. But the banana was old and started to rot. The bowl didn't like the smell of the rotting banana, so it was emptied and cleaned. The bowl was happy again and ready to hold more toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to explore the forest with his mom. They often went on a trail to see the animals and trees. One day, they found a big puddle. Timmy wanted to jump in it, but his mom said no because it was icy and he could slip. + +Timmy was sad, but he followed his mom. They continued on the trail until they found a river. Timmy asked if he could soak his feet in the water, but his mom said no because it was too cold. Timmy was sad again, but he listened to his mom. + +As they were walking back home, Timmy saw a big hill covered in snow. He wanted to slide down it, but his mom said no because it was too dangerous. Timmy was really sad now, but he listened to his mom. + +When they got home, Timmy told his dad about all the things he couldn't do. His dad told him that it was important to listen to his mom because she knew what was best. Later that night, they heard on the news that a little boy had slipped on the icy puddle, fallen into the river, and was swept away by the current. Timmy realized that his mom was right and felt grateful for her keeping him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a butterfly fluttering by and she wanted to catch it. She tried to catch it with her hands, but it was too fast. + +Lily's mom saw her trying to catch the butterfly and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" Lily replied, "I want to catch the butterfly, but it's too fast." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good question. Do you want me to help you catch it?" + +Lily nodded her head and her mom organized a net for them to catch the butterfly. They worked together to catch the butterfly and they were so happy when they finally caught it. Lily thanked her mom for helping her and they released the butterfly back into the garden. From that day on, Lily always asked her mom for help when she had a question. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he met a hunter who was looking for animals to catch. The hunter had a pale face and a big gun. + +Timmy asked the hunter, "What are you doing with that big gun?" The hunter replied, "I'm going to catch some animals to build a new house." Timmy didn't like that idea because he loved the animals in the forest. + +Later that day, Timmy found a small bird with a broken wing. He took the bird home and built a little house for it. Timmy was happy that he could help the bird and didn't have to worry about the hunter catching it. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the forest and saw the hunter walking with a big bag. Timmy asked him, "What's in the bag?" The hunter replied, "I caught some animals to build my new house." Timmy felt sad for the animals and was glad he helped the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a purple butterfly named Zoom. Zoom loved to fly around and see all the pretty flowers. One day, Zoom saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her toy. Zoom wanted to help Lily find her toy, so she flew around looking for it. + +As Zoom flew, she saw a big tree and decided to pause on a leaf to rest. Suddenly, she saw something purple under the tree. It was Lily's toy! Zoom quickly flew down and picked up the toy with her little butterfly legs. She flew back to Lily and gave her the toy. + +Lily was so happy that she gave Zoom a big hug. From that day on, Zoom and Lily were the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. They would swing on the swings and slide down the slide. Lily always enjoyed playing with the other kids at the park. + +One day, Lily's parents told her they were going to a big party. Lily was excited because she loved parties. When they arrived at the party, Lily saw lots of people and yummy food. Her parents told her they were going to see some fireworks later that night. + +Lily was so excited to see the fireworks. She had never seen them before. As they waited for the fireworks to start, Lily's parents gave her some healthy snacks to eat. They told her it was important to eat healthy so she could grow up strong and happy. + +Finally, the fireworks started and Lily was amazed. She loved the bright colors and loud sounds. She felt so happy and lucky to be there with her mommy and daddy. Lily knew she would always remember that special night with the healthy snacks and beautiful fireworks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend she was a princess and wear her sparkly crown. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a cozy sweater to wear outside. But Lily didn't want to wear it because she thought it was too scratchy. + +Lily's mommy said it was too cold to go outside without a sweater. So, Lily had an idea. She pretended to be a superhero and told her mommy that superheroes don't need sweaters. But her mommy said that even superheroes get cold sometimes. + +Lily finally put on the sweater and went outside to play. She had so much fun pretending to be a superhero and running around. But then she got a little naughty and started throwing snowballs at her mommy. Her mommy laughed and threw a snowball back. They had a snowball fight and it was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a wise old turtle who lived in the ocean. He loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, a big wave came and covered the turtle with salty water. He didn't like it very much, but he knew it was just a part of life in the ocean. + +The wise turtle decided to take a break and rest on a big rock. He looked out at the ocean and saw all the different creatures swimming around. Some were big and some were small, but they were all having fun. + +After a while, the turtle decided to cover himself with his shell and take a nap. He felt safe and cozy inside his shell, and he knew he would be ready for more adventures when he woke up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with colorful pictures on every page. One day, she found a book with no pictures, only words. She thought it looked boring, but her mom said it was a very thoughtful book. + +Lily tried to read the book, but some of the words were hard to understand. She had to stop and think about what they meant. She turned the page and saw a big word she didn't know. She thought it was a funny word and asked her mom what it meant. Her mom explained it to her and Lily felt proud that she learned something new. + +As she continued to read, she realized that the book was actually very interesting. She thought about the characters and what they were feeling. She even started to imagine what might happen next. When she finished the book, she felt happy and thoughtful. She decided to tell her friends about the book and share it with them. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that lived in the harbor. The boat was so big that it couldn't fit under the bridge. One day, the boat wanted to go to the other side of the harbor, but it couldn't because of the bridge. + +The boat thought and thought, and then it had an idea. It lowered its tall mast and bow, so that it could fit under the bridge. The boat was so happy that it could finally go to the other side of the harbor. + +As the boat sailed to the other side of the harbor, it saw a thick fog ahead. The boat was scared because it couldn't see where it was going. But then, the boat remembered how it had lowered its mast and bow to get under the bridge. So, it lowered them again to help it navigate through the thick fog. + +And just like that, the boat safely made it to the other side of the harbor. The end. +One day, Sally and her sister Lily went to the park. They saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. But the owner of the dog gave them a lecture about not touching dogs they don't know. Sally and Lily were sad because they really wanted to pet the dog. + +Later that day, their mom asked them what they wanted for dinner. Sally said she wanted pizza, but Lily said she wanted to cook spaghetti. Sally didn't like spaghetti, so they started to argue. Their mom had to lecture them about being kind to each other. + +Finally, they decided to compromise and cook both pizza and spaghetti. They had a big dinner and everyone was happy. They learned that sometimes it's important to listen to each other and work together to find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had a big birdcage with many birds. The birds sang happy songs. The rich man liked the birds a lot. + +One day, the rich man went to the market. He saw a sack. He thought, "This sack is big. I can use it to carry things." So, he bought the sack and went home. + +At home, the rich man showed his friend the sack. He said, "Look at my new sack! It is big and strong." His friend said, "Yes, it is a nice sack. You can use it to help the birds." They used the sack to clean the birdcage and make the birds happy. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird loved to fly in the sky. One day, the bird saw some mist. The mist was soft and wet. The bird wanted to carry the mist to his friends. + +The bird flew into the mist. He used his wings to carry the mist. He flew to his friends. The bird's friends were happy to see the mist. They played in the mist together. They laughed and had fun. + +When it was time for the bird to go, he said goodbye to his friends. He flew back into the sky. The bird felt happy that he could carry the mist to his friends. He knew he would see them again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty purse that her mom gave her. Lily loved her purse very much. She took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her purse. She saw a lazy cat lying on the grass. The cat looked at Lily's purse and wanted to play with it. Lily thought, "I should behave and share my purse with the cat." So, she let the cat play with her purse for a while. + +After the cat finished playing, it gave the purse back to Lily. The cat was very happy, and so was Lily. They became good friends. The moral of the story is that when you behave and share your things with others, you can make new friends and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to collect pretty things. She had a big box where she put her treasures. One day, she found a violin. It was small and pretty. Lucy was very happy. + +Lucy wanted to play the violin. She tried, but it made a bad sound. She felt foolish. Her mom came and saw her. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I can help you." + +Lucy's mom showed her how to hold the violin and the bow. They played together. The music was nice. Lucy was not foolish anymore. She was very happy. And her violin was her favorite thing in her treasure box. +Once upon a time, in a wide green park, there lived a big red ball. The big red ball liked to roll around and play with the kids. One day, a small boy came to the park to play with the big red ball. The small boy's name was Tim. + +Tim and the big red ball had lots of fun. They played catch and rolled down the hill. But then, the sun started to burn really hot. Tim felt very hot and tired, so he wanted to stop playing. But the big red ball did not want to stop. The big red ball wanted to play more and more. + +Tim said, "I need to rest. It's too hot." The big red ball was sad but understood. Tim sat under a tree and drank some water. The big red ball waited for Tim to feel better. After some time, the sun was not so hot anymore. Tim felt better and they played again. They learned that taking breaks was a good order to have fun and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to remove his shoes and socks and play in the sand. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. The sun was shining, and the sand was dry and warm. + +"Mom, can I remove my shoes and socks and play in the sand?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can." + +Tim removed his shoes and socks and ran to the sand. He built a big sandcastle with a beautiful view of the park. He was so proud of his sandcastle and wanted to show his mom. + +"Mom, come see my sandcastle!" Tim shouted. His mom came over and looked at the sandcastle with the lovely view. "Wow, Tim, that's a fantastic sandcastle!" she said. Tim felt so happy and proud. + +After playing in the sand, Tim put his shoes and socks back on. He held his mom's hand, and they walked home together. Tim couldn't wait to come back to the park and build another sandcastle with a beautiful view. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a sweet girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her friend Tom were playing outside when they felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily said to Tom, "Let's enter my house to be safe from the shaking!" Tom agreed, and they ran into the house. Inside, they found Lily's mom who was also scared. She hugged them tight and said, "We need to stay calm and wait for the earthquake to stop." + +The earthquake stopped after a while, but it had made a big mess in the town. Lily, Tom, and Lily's mom went outside to help clean up. They worked together with other people in the town to fix the broken things. In the end, everyone was safe, and they were happy that they had each other to help during the scary time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big room with a soft carpet. He liked to play with his toys on the carpet. One day, Tim's mom told him not to play with his toys on the carpet anymore because it was getting dirty. Tim felt bad but he said okay. + +The next day, Tim's mom went to the store. Tim was home with his dad. Tim forgot what his mom said and started to play with his toys on the carpet. His dad saw him and said, "Tim, remember what your mom said? You can't play on the carpet." Tim felt bad again and moved his toys to the table. + +Later, Tim's mom came home with a big surprise. She had a new, colorful carpet for Tim's room! She knew that Tim felt bad about the old carpet, so she wanted to make him happy. Tim was so excited and yelled, "Thank you, Mom!" Now, Tim could play with his toys on the new carpet and keep it clean. +One day, a big log lay in the forest. The log was rot and not nice to look at. A little bug saw the log and wanted to play on it. + +"Hi log, can I play on you?" the bug asked. The log did not say anything, as logs do not talk. The bug thought the log said yes, so he started to play on the rot log. + +As the bug played, the sky was clear and the sun was shining. The bug was having fun, but then he fell into a hole in the log. The hole was full of rot and the bug could not get out. + +"Help! Help!" cried the bug, but no one heard him. The bug was sad and scared. He tried to climb out, but he could not. + +In the end, the bug could not get out of the hole. The rot log was his home now. The bug was not happy, but he had to stay in the rot log. The clear sky and the sun did not help him, and he was stuck in the bad log forever. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. His favorite thing to do was slide down the big hill near his home. + +One sunny day, Spot met a new friend, a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy said, "Spot, I want to slide too! Can you show me how?" Spot was happy to help his new friend. He knew the perfect spot to slide together. + +Spot and Chirpy went to the big hill. They slid down together, laughing and having fun. At the bottom of the hill, they found a big surprise! There was a giant pile of soft leaves to land on. Spot and Chirpy played and slid all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat. The cat liked to play and run. One day, the cat found a big ball. The ball was soft and fun to rub. + +The cat did not know who the ball belonged to. The cat asked a dog, a bird, and a frog. They did not know either. So, the cat kept the ball and played with it. + +The cat and the ball became good friends. They played together every day. The cat was happy to have a ball to rub and play with. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very excited because he got a new guitar. He loved to play the guitar and sing songs with his friends. They had so much fun together. + +One day, Tom met a little girl named Sue. Sue was scared of the guitar because it made loud sounds. Tom wanted to help Sue not be scared. He played soft and sweet songs on his guitar for her. Sue listened and soon she was not scared anymore. She even started to sing along with Tom. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes people are scared of new things, but if we are kind and patient, we can help them not be scared. Then, we can all have fun and enjoy new things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. He had a big toy mine with a little toy train. The train would go in and out of the mine, carrying toy rocks. + +One sunny day, Tim and his friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see whose train was the fastest. Tim was very excited. He wanted his train to be successful in the race. So, he pushed the train as fast as he could, and it went zooming down the track. + +Tim's train went so fast that it won the race! All his friends clapped and cheered. Tim was very happy. After the race, Tim knew his train needed to rest. He put the train back in the mine and said, "Good job, little train. Now it's time for you to rest." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty model. She liked to sleep a lot. One day, she went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +In the park, she met a friendly dog. The dog said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me?" The pretty model said, "No, I want to sleep." The dog was sad but went to play with other kids in the park. + +Later, the pretty model found a nice spot under a tree. She lay down and started to sleep. But she didn't wake up. A big storm came, and it rained a lot. The pretty model got all wet and cold. She should have played with the friendly dog instead of sleeping. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat yummy food. One day, Tim went with his mom to a food place. Tim's mom said, "You can pick any food you want." Tim was very happy. + +Tim looked at the food and saw a new thing. Tim asked his mom, "Can I try that?" His mom said yes. Tim and his mom sat down and waited for their food. Soon, they got their food. Tim took a big bite of the new thing. It was disgusting! + +Tim didn't like the new thing at all. He told his mom, "I don't want this. It's not yummy." His mom said, "That's okay, Tim. We can get something else." Tim got his favorite food instead. He was very happy. From that day on, Tim knew that sometimes trying new things can be fun, but other times, it can be disgusting. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tim. Tim was a very flexible cat. He could bend and twist his body in many ways. One day, Tim went for a walk in the woods. + +As Tim walked, he saw a big cliff. He wanted to climb the cliff and see what was on the other side. Tim tried to climb, but it was hard. He did not give up. He used his flexible body to bend and twist around the rocks. + +Tim managed to climb the big cliff. When he got to the top, he saw a beautiful meadow full of flowers. Tim was so happy he climbed the cliff. He played in the meadow all day long. And that is the story of Tim, the flexible cat who managed to climb the big cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a store. In the store, there were many things. One of the things was furniture. There were chairs, tables, and beds. People came to the store to buy things for their homes. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. Lily saw a big chair that spun around. She sat on the chair and spun very fast. It made her feel dizzy. She laughed and laughed. + +Lily's mom saw her having fun. She smiled and said, "Let's buy this chair for our home." They took the chair home and put it in the living room. Now, Lily could spin and feel dizzy whenever she wanted. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a strong dog named Max. Max liked to play and run all day long. One day, while Max was playing, he saw something new. It was a big sight that he had never seen before. It was a tall tree with lots of leaves. + +Max wanted to see the tall tree up close, so he ran as fast as he could. When he got to the tree, he saw a little cat stuck in the tree. The cat was scared and yelled for help. Max wanted to help the cat, but he didn't know how. + +Then, Max had an idea. He yelled for his friend, Sam the bird. Sam heard Max and came to see what was wrong. Max told Sam about the cat in the tree. Sam was a good friend and flew up to help the cat. With Sam's help, the cat got down from the tree. The cat was happy and thanked Max and Sam. From that day on, Max, Sam, and the cat became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to create things with her hands. One day, she found an attractive palm tree in her backyard. The palm tree had big leaves and lots of colors. + +Sue thought it would be fun to make a tree house in the attractive palm tree. She started to build the tree house with wood and nails. It took her a long time, but she was very happy with her work. + +One day, when Sue was playing in her tree house, a big storm came. The wind blew very hard and the rain came down fast. The attractive palm tree started to shake and the tree house fell down. Sue was sad because her tree house was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Tim. He liked to carry things around the house. One day, he found a pair of scissors on the table. + +Tim wanted to carry the scissors to his mom. He walked very slow and careful, so he would not fall. The scissors were sharp, and he knew he had to be safe. + +When Tim gave the scissors to his mom, she was happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim, for being so careful!" Tim felt proud and knew that even clumsy people can do good things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside and wonder about the world. One hot day, he saw a big, heavy rock in the yard. He wanted to know what was under the rock. + +Tim tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. He asked his friend, Sam, for help. "Sam, can you help me lift this heavy rock?" Tim asked. Sam came over and they tried to lift the rock together. With both of them pushing, the rock moved a little bit. + +Under the rock, they found a small, shiny thing. They were both happy and showed it to their moms. Their moms said it was a pretty stone. Tim and Sam decided to keep it and share it. They played with the shiny thing all day, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a very creative girl who loved to draw and paint. One day, it was very cold outside, and Lily wanted to go play with her friends. But her mom said, "No, it's too cold, you need to stay inside today." + +Lily was sad, but she had an idea. She thought, "I hope I can find a way to play with my friends without going outside." So, she started to draw her friends on a big piece of paper. She drew them playing in the park and having fun together. + +Lily showed her mom the picture and said, "Look, now I can play with my friends, even if it's cold outside!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily! You are so creative!" And they hung the picture on the wall, so Lily could always see her friends, even on cold days. +One day, a boy named Tim found a ball. He liked to kick the ball very fast. Tim saw a big mirror. He thought it would be fun to kick the ball at the mirror. So, he kicked the ball as fast as he could. + +The ball hit the mirror with a loud noise. The mirror broke into many pieces. Tim was sad and scared. He knew he did a bad thing. + +Tim's mom came into the room. She saw the broken mirror and was very upset. She told Tim that he was not allowed to play with the ball inside the house anymore. Tim felt very bad and was sad for a long time. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a smooth rock. On this rock, a deer liked to sit and watch the birds. One day, a girl named Sally went to the forest to play. She saw the deer on the smooth rock and thought it was pretty. + +Sally wanted to be friends with the deer. She tried to point to show the deer a big tree where they could play together. But the deer did not understand. Sally tried again and again, but the deer just looked at her. + +Then, Sally had an idea. She would find a big stick and point with that. She found a big stick and ran back to the deer. But when she got there, the deer was gone. Sally looked and looked, but she could not find the deer. Sally was very sad and went home. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the museum with his mom. Tim loved the museum. There were big animals, old things, and pretty pictures. Tim saw a fat dinosaur. It was very big and green. Tim could not believe how big it was. + +"Mom, look at the fat dinosaur!" Tim said. His mom looked and smiled. "Yes, Tim, it is very big and fat. Do you like it?" she asked. Tim nodded his head. He liked the fat dinosaur a lot. He wanted to see more. + +Tim and his mom walked around the museum. They saw more fat animals and fun things. They had a great day at the museum. Tim could not wait to go back and see the fat dinosaur again. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a pink bug. The bug was lost and wanted to go home. Mia wanted to help the bug, so she said, "I will follow you to your home." + +Mia and the pink bug walked and walked. They saw a big dog. The dog barked loud. Mia was scared, but she wanted to be brave for the bug. She said to the dog, "Please, let us go. We are trying to find the bug's home." + +The dog stopped barking and let them pass. Mia and the pink bug kept walking. They found the bug's home under a big tree. The bug was happy and thanked Mia for being brave. Now, Mia and the pink bug are friends forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big tree and wanted to discover what was on the other side. As he walked around the tree, he saw a small, brown leather ball. Tim was very happy and started to play with it. + +Soon, a girl named Sue came over. She was angry and said, "That is my ball!" Tim felt bitter because he wanted to keep the ball. They started to argue and could not agree on who the ball belonged to. + +Then, Tim's mom came outside and saw them fighting. She said, "Why don't you both play with the ball together?" Tim and Sue looked at each other and decided to share. They played with the leather ball all day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was a very lucky girl. She had a big box of toys and a big TV to watch her favorite videos. One day, Lucy wanted to watch a video with her friend, Tom. + +Lucy said, "Tom, let's watch a video!" Tom was happy and said, "Yes, Lucy! I want to watch a video too!" They picked a fun video about a dog who could fill buckets with water. They laughed and clapped their hands as they watched the dog fill the buckets. + +After the video, Lucy and Tom decided to play with the toys in the big box. They filled the box with more toys and played all day. They felt lucky to have each other and the fun video to watch. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and went home, excited to watch more videos and play with toys again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a favorite sheet that he liked to sleep on every night. He loved his sheet because it was soft and warm. + +One day, Spot's sheet went missing. He looked everywhere for it, but he could not find it. Spot was very sad because he missed his sheet. He did not want to sleep without it. + +Then, Spot's friend, a little cat named Fluffy, came to help him. Fluffy found the sheet under a big chair. Spot was so happy that he wagged his tail and jumped around. That night, Spot and Fluffy slept on the sheet together, and they had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous stadium. In the stadium, many people came to watch a big show. The show had funny clowns, fast cars, and big animals. Everyone was happy and excited. + +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the stadium with her mom. Mia saw a big elephant. The elephant was very hungry. Mia said, "Mom, can we feed the elephant?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's feed the elephant some yummy food." + +Mia and her mom gave the elephant some big, green leaves. The elephant ate the leaves and was happy. Mia and her mom watched the show and had a great time at the enormous stadium. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Tim. Tim had a big mustache on his face. All the other cats would laugh at him because of his mustache. This made Tim very sad. + +One day, Tim saw a ball stuck in a tree. He wanted to help get the ball down. Tim tried to reach the ball with his paw, but it was too high. He tried to jump, but he was still too short. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He used his big mustache to reach the ball. The mustache was long enough to touch the ball and push it out of the tree. All the other cats were happy and clapped for Tim. From that day on, the cats loved Tim's mustache and he was not shy anymore. +One day, a playful dog named Spot went to the park. He saw a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big ball. Spot wanted to play with the ball. + +Spot went to Sue and said, "Can I play with your ball? I am a playful dog and I love to play." Sue smiled and threw the ball for Spot. Spot was very happy to receive the ball. + +Sue and Spot played all day. They had so much fun. Sue's mom said, "It's time to go home now." Sue told Spot, "I will come back tomorrow and we can play again." Spot wagged his tail and went home. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, open window in her room. Every day, she would look out the window and see the pretty trees and flowers. Amy loved to remember what each season looked like outside her window. + +One day, Amy saw something new from her open window. It was a small, green plant. It was starting to grow in her garden. She was very excited and knew that it meant a new season was coming soon. She couldn't wait to see what would happen next. + +Days went by, and Amy kept looking at the plant. It grew bigger and bigger. One morning, she saw that the plant had turned into a beautiful, big flower. Amy was so happy! She knew that the new season was here. The flower was a sign that the warm, sunny days were coming. And just like that, Amy's garden was filled with bright and colorful flowers. She loved this season the most and would always remember the little plant that showed her it was coming. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to go down it. She was very excited. + +"Mom, I want to slide!" Lily said, pointing at the big slide. Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, but hold the handle so you don't fall." Lily held the handle and went down the slide. She felt happy and proud. + +After playing for a long time, Lily started to feel tired. Her friend Tim came to the park and wanted to play with her. But Lily was too tired to play. "I'm tired, Tim. I can't play now." Tim was sad and a little mad. He wanted to play with Lily. + +Lily's mom saw them and had an idea. "Why don't you both sit and rest for a bit? Then you can play together." Lily and Tim sat down and rested. After a while, they felt better and started to play again. They had a great time at the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom was very hungry. He went outside to look for food. He saw a worm on the ground. The worm was small and wiggly. + +Tom said to the worm, "I am hungry. I want to eat you." The worm was scared. He said, "Please do not eat me. I am your friend. I can help you find better food." Tom thought about it and decided to refuse to eat the worm. + +Tom and the worm looked for food together. They found a big, yummy fish. Tom was happy and thanked the worm for helping him. From that day, Tom and the worm became best friends. They learned that it is good to be kind and help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird was sad because it thought it was boring. All the other birds had pretty colors, but this bird was just brown. + +One day, the bird met a nice frog. The frog said, "I can help you vanish like magic! Then you won't feel boring anymore!" The bird was excited and wanted to try it. + +The frog told the bird to close its eyes and say "vanish" three times. The bird did as the frog said. When the bird opened its eyes, it couldn't see itself anymore! The bird was so happy that it wasn't boring now. It flew around, surprising all the other birds. In the end, the bird realized that being different was not boring, and it thanked the frog for the fun magic trick. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly king. He lived in a big castle. The king had many friends. They played and laughed together every day. The king was very happy. + +One night, the king had a dream. In his dream, he saw a little boy who was sad. The boy had no friends to play with. The king wanted to help the boy. When the king woke up, he knew what to do. + +The king told his friends about the dream. They all went to find the sad boy. They found him and played with him. The boy was happy and had new friends. The king and his friends learned that sharing love and friendship can make everyone happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to do exercise every day. She would jump, run, and play with her friends in the park. Kitty knew that exercise made her strong and healthy. + +One day, Kitty saw her friend Doggy feeling sad. Doggy didn't like exercise and was always tired. Kitty wanted to help Doggy, so she had an idea. She asked Doggy to play with her and her friends in the park. Doggy agreed and they all played together. + +After a few days, Doggy started to feel better. He had more energy and was happier. Kitty was happy too, because she could serve her friend by showing him the fun of exercise. Doggy learned that doing exercise was good for him. The moral of the story is that helping others and staying active can make everyone happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Tom. Tom loved to open doors and play with his toy ball. One day, Tom found a new door to open. He pushed the door with his paw and saw a big room with a lot of drums. + +Tom went inside and saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing the drums. She made a nice rhythm with her hands. Tom liked the rhythm and started to dance. Sue saw Tom and said, "Hi, Tom! Do you like my rhythm?" + +Tom meowed happily and said, "Yes, Sue! I like your rhythm. Can I play the drums too?" Sue smiled and said, "Of course, Tom! Let's play together." Tom and Sue played the drums and made a great rhythm together. They had so much fun and were very happy. +One day, a girl named Amy went for a walk. She wore her dull, blue jacket because it was cold outside. Amy saw her friend Tom, who was very sad. + +"Why are you sad, Tom?" Amy asked. Tom pointed at a big sign on a tree. The sign said, "Lost Dog." + +Amy wanted to help Tom find his lost dog. They walked and looked around. They saw a dog near a big tree. The dog was wearing a red jacket, just like Tom's dog! + +"Is that your dog, Tom?" Amy asked. Tom smiled and said, "Yes, that's my dog!" They were both very happy. Amy and Tom took the dog back home, and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was enthusiastic about everything. He loved to play, laugh, and have fun with his friends. One day, Tim had a bad dream. He called it a "nightmare." It scared him a lot. + +Tim told his mommy and daddy about the nightmare. They said, "It's okay, Tim. Everyone has bad dreams sometimes." They hugged him and told him that he needed to accept that it was just a dream. Tim felt better knowing that his mommy and daddy were there to help him. + +The next night, Tim went to bed and thought about what his mommy and daddy said. He knew that if he had another nightmare, they would be there to help him. Tim felt safe and happy, and he fell asleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. The boy had a white cat. The boy and the cat played all day. They were very happy. + +One day, the boy forgot to feed the cat. The cat was very hungry. The cat looked for food, but there was no food. + +The cat went away to find food. The boy was sad. The cat did not come back. The boy was very sad and missed his white cat. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy trumpet. He played it every day, all day long. He was very persistent and never got tired of it. + +One day, Tim's mom told him that there was going to be a big party in the town. She said, "Tim, you can prepare to play your trumpet for everyone at the party!" Tim was so excited! He practiced and practiced, getting ready for the big day. + +Finally, the day of the party came. Tim was a little bit scared, but he remembered how much he loved playing his trumpet. He stood up in front of everyone and played a beautiful song. Everyone clapped and cheered for Tim. He was so happy that he had prepared and practiced so much. Tim knew that being persistent with his trumpet had paid off, and he played his trumpet with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a small penguin named Pip. Pip lived in a tiny igloo made of ice. One day, Pip went for a walk to find a new friend. Pip saw a big hill and thought, "Maybe I can find a friend on the other side of the hill." + +Pip walked up the hill and saw a small bunny named Bun. Bun was sad because her face was dirty. She couldn't see well. Pip had an idea to help Bun. Pip said, "I will wipe your face, and you will see better." + +Pip wiped Bun's face with a soft leaf. Bun was very happy and could see again. Bun said, "Thank you, Pip! You are a good friend." Pip and Bun played all day and had lots of fun. They both knew they would be best friends forever. +One day, a boy named Tim found a dull tray in his play room. He did not know what to do with it. He thought it was not fun to play with. But Tim had an idea. + +He put his toy car on the tray. Then, he started to pull the tray around the room. The car went fast on the tray. Tim laughed and had fun. + +Tim pulled the tray with the car all day. He even showed his mom and dad. They all played with the dull tray and had a great time. And from that day, the dull tray became Tim's favorite toy. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very eager to read a new magazine. He asked his mom, "Mom, can you provide me a new magazine, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but first you have to clean your room." Tim did not like to clean his room, but he wanted the magazine so much. + +Tim started to clean his room, but he found a toy he liked. He played with the toy and forgot about the magazine. His mom came to see his room and said, "Tim, your room is not clean. No magazine for you." Tim was sad and said, "I will clean my room now, mom." + +Tim cleaned his room very fast and showed his mom. His mom was happy and provided him the new magazine. Tim was very eager to read it and said, "Thank you, mom!" He read the magazine all day and learned many new things. +One day, a fox was walking in the woods. The fox was very thirsty. He saw a big, enormous tree with a hole in it. The hole had water inside. The fox was happy and drank the water. + +As the fox was drinking, a bird came by. The bird was also thirsty. The bird said, "Can I have some water too?" The fox said, "No, it is mine. You can not have any." The bird flew away, sad. + +The next day, the sun was very hot. The water in the hole became dry. The fox was thirsty again. He looked for more water, but he could not find any. The bird saw the fox and said, "Now you have no water too." The fox was sad and thirsty, and he never found water again. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Tim. Tim was an unusual child because he could lean very far without falling. One day, Tim went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tim saw a big ball stuck in a tree. Some kids were sad because they could not get the ball down. Tim thought he could help. He remembered how he could lean without falling. + +Tim leaned and leaned until he touched the ball in the tree. He pushed the ball out of the tree and it fell to the ground. The kids were so happy that they cheered for Tim. Tim felt proud that he could help his friends with his unusual leaning skill. From that day on, Tim knew that being unusual was a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She liked to play dress-up and care about fashion. Sue had a big box full of pretty clothes. One day, she found a useful hat in the box. It was a magic hat that could make her wishes come true. + +Sue's friend, Tim, was sad because he did not have fun toys to play with. Sue wanted to help him. She put on the magic hat and wished for new toys for Tim. The next day, Sue gave the toys to Tim, and he was happy. + +But soon, Sue and Tim started to fight over the toys. They both wanted to play with them all the time. Sue's mom saw them fighting and told them to share. Sue and Tim learned that sharing is important and that caring for others is better than having all the toys in the world. The magic hat had taught them a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a restless boy who loved to play all day long. He liked to exercise by running and jumping in the park with his friends. + +One day, while playing, Tim found a small, old cup. His mom told him it was a special cup and needed to be polished. So, Tim got a cloth and started to rub the cup. As he polished the cup, it became shiny and bright like the sun. + +After the cup was shiny, Tim felt very happy and proud of his work. He learned that taking care of things and working hard can make you feel good. From that day on, Tim always helped his mom and dad around the house. The moral of the story is that hard work and caring for things can make you feel happy and proud. +One day, a boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went for a walk in the country. They saw a big tree with a dead branch. Tim said, "Spot, let's hurry and get away from the dead branch." + +As they hurried away, they met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hi Tim, hi Spot! I see you are in a hurry. What's wrong?" Tim told Sue about the dead branch on the big tree. Sue said, "We should tell others to stay away from the dead branch too." + +Tim, Sue, and Spot went to tell their friends about the dead branch. They all hurried to keep each other safe. After telling everyone, they played in the country under a different, safe tree. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sick and needed medicine to feel better. His mom gave him the medicine and told him to rest. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. Timmy saw a tall tree and said, "Mommy, I want to climb that tree!" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. You're still not feeling well. We don't want you to get hurt." + +Timmy was sad but he understood. Later that day, they saw a group of kids trying to raise money for a charity. Timmy asked his mom what they were doing. + +His mom explained, "They're trying to help people who are sick, just like you. They're raising money to buy medicine for them." + +Timmy felt happy knowing that there were people helping others just like his mom was helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who couldn't fly. He felt helpless and sad. One day, he met a kind girl who asked him, "What's wrong little birdie?" The birdie replied, "I can't fly and I'm hungry." + +The girl had an idea. She took a tube and filled it with seeds. She put the tube near the birdie and said, "Here you go little birdie, I will feed you." The birdie was happy and ate all the seeds. + +After the birdie finished eating, he said, "Thank you for helping me. You are my friend." The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome little birdie. I will always help you." And from that day on, the little birdie and the girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily found a box outside her house. She opened it and saw that it was full of toys. She was very happy and excited. + +Suddenly, her brother came and took one of her toys. Lily started crying and said, "That's not kind, brother. I was playing with that toy." Her brother felt bad and said sorry. He gave the toy back to Lily and said, "I want to comfort you, Lily. I didn't mean to make you sad." + +Lily felt better and hugged her brother. She said, "Thank you for being kind and making me happy again." From that day on, Lily and her brother played together with all the toys in the box and they were always kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy robot that she loved to play with. The robot had wires all over it which made it move and talk. One day, Lily accidentally pulled too hard on the wires and they got all tangled up. She tried to fix it but couldn't. + +Lily was sad because she didn't want her robot to be broken. Her mommy came to help and told her they needed to separate the wires to fix the robot. They carefully untangled the wires and fixed the robot. Lily was so happy to have her toy back and hugged her mommy tightly. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her toys and not to pull too hard on the wires. She loved her robot even more because it was fixed and working perfectly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy saw a cop car driving down the street. He thought it was so cool and wanted to play with it. + +Timmy asked his mom if he could go play with the cop car. His mom said no, but Timmy didn't listen. He snuck out of the house and went to play with the cop car. He climbed inside and pretended to drive. + +But then, the cop car started moving by itself! Timmy didn't know how to use the pedals and the car went faster and faster. Timmy was scared and tried to clean the car, but it was too late. The cop car crashed and Timmy got hurt. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and never played with things he wasn't supposed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the yard. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we make the ground softer? It hurts my feet when I play." + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can improve the ground by adding some soft dirt." + +Lily was happy and said, "Yay! Now I can play without hurting my feet!" + +After a while, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you're getting so big and independent. You can help me spread the dirt on the ground." + +Lily was so excited to help and said, "Okay, Mommy! Let's do it together!" They worked together and made the ground soft and perfect for playing. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her improve the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park with his owner, Timmy. One day, while Spot was chasing a ball, he hurt his paw. Timmy noticed Spot was limping and said, "Oh no! We need to hurry and take you to the veterinarian." + +At the veterinarian's office, the doctor examined Spot's paw. She said, "Don't worry, Spot. I will give you some medicine to help your paw feel better." Spot was scared, but Timmy held him and said, "It's okay, Spot. The veterinarian will make you feel better." + +The next day, Spot's paw was feeling much better. Timmy and Spot went back to the park to play. Spot was running and chasing the ball again. Timmy said, "Wow, Spot! Your paw is clear now. You can run and play again!" Spot barked happily and wagged his tail. Timmy smiled and knew that Spot would always be his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a black mouse in her house. She was scared and wanted to run away, but her mom told her not to be afraid. Lily's mom said that they could catch the mouse and take it outside. + +So, they set up a trap and waited. Soon enough, the mouse came out and got caught. Lily recognized the mouse because it was black and had a long tail. They took the mouse outside and let it go. Lily was happy that the mouse was free and she learned that she didn't need to be afraid of little creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a big doggy with a long tail. The doggy liked to run and play in the park. One day, the doggy saw a bird with a broken wing. The birdie couldn't fly high like the other birdies. The doggy wanted to help the birdie. + +So, the doggy went to the postman and asked him to deliver a message to the birdie's family. The postman said yes and delivered the message to the birdie's family. They came to the park and took the birdie to the vet. The vet fixed the birdie's wing and soon it was able to fly high in the sky again. The doggy was very happy to see the birdie fly high. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a forest. In the tree lived a wise old owl. The owl liked to stay up late and watch the stars. One night, the owl heard a loud snap. It was a branch that broke off the tree. The owl was scared and flew away. + +The next day, a little girl came to the forest. She wanted to see the owl, but the owl was not there. The little girl looked around and found the broken branch. She thought it would make a good toy. The branch was available, so she took it home. + +When the owl came back to the tree, it was sad to see the broken branch. But then it saw the little girl playing with it. The owl was happy that the branch was being used and not going to waste. From that day on, the little girl came to the forest every day to play with the branch and say hello to the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because today was a special event. Her mommy and daddy had planned a surprise party for her. Lily was so excited to see all her friends and eat yummy cake. + +As soon as her friends arrived, they all gave Lily a big hug. She felt so loved and happy. Her mommy and daddy had thoughtfully decorated the whole room with balloons and streamers. It was the best party ever! + +After they ate cake and played games, it was time for Lily to open her presents. She was so grateful for each thoughtful gift her friends had given her. She hugged each of them tightly and thanked them for coming to her special event. It was a day she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big bear. The bear had thick fur and looked very scary. + +Lily was scared and ran to her mommy. "Mommy, I saw a big bear in the forest!" she said. Her mommy questioned her, "Are you sure it was a bear, Lily?" + +Lily nodded her head and her mommy knew she had to do something. She called the forest ranger and he came to the forest with his truck. When they found the bear, they saw that it was just looking for food. The ranger gave the bear some food and it went away happy. + +Lily learned that not everything is scary and that sometimes we need to question what we see before we get scared. From that day on, she continued to play in the forest, but she was always careful and never afraid. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream, especially chocolate. One day, her mom gave her a big bowl of chocolate ice cream. Lily was so eager to eat it, she couldn't wait to take a bite. + +But then, she accidentally dropped the bowl on the floor and it made a big mess. Her mom said, "Oh no, Lily! You made a mess. Let's wipe it up together." So Lily and her mom got some paper towels and wiped up the mess. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't eat her ice cream, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll get you a new bowl of ice cream." And Lily was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on the blackboard in her classroom. One day, a mean boy came and erased all of her drawings. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her teacher came and saw what happened. She told the boy that it was not nice to do that and that he needed to protect Lily's drawings. The boy felt bad and said sorry to Lily. + +From then on, Lily's teacher made sure to protect her blackboard drawings and the boy learned that it was not okay to be ignorant and mean to others. Lily was happy again and continued to draw beautiful pictures on the blackboard every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a beautiful flower in her garden. It was pink and had a sweet smell. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her looking at the flower. "What a generous flower," Lily's mom said. "It gives us beauty and a lovely smell." + +Lily asked her mom, "What does generous mean?" Her mom explained, "Generous means something that gives a lot and doesn't ask for anything in return. Just like this flower, it gives us beauty and a lovely smell without asking for anything in return." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love this flower. It's my favorite." From that day on, Lily took care of the flower and made sure it had enough water and sunshine. The flower continued to be generous and give beauty to Lily's garden. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mr. Brown. He always wore a fancy suit and had a big smile. One day, he noticed a little girl crying outside his house. He asked her what was wrong and she said she was lost. Mr. Brown was very generous and offered to help her find her way home. + +They walked and walked until they found her house. The little girl was very happy and gave Mr. Brown a big hug. He felt happy too because he helped someone in need. From that day on, the little girl and Mr. Brown became good friends. She would often visit him and he would tell her stories while wearing his fancy suit. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red bus. The bus was enormous! It had lots of seats inside and big wheels outside. One day, a boy named Tim wanted to ride the bus. He went to the bus stop and waited for a long time. Finally, the bus came. + +Tim got on the bus and gave the driver his ticket. But oh no! The driver said Tim's ticket was not good. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, the driver had an idea. He said he could deliver Tim to his house for free! Tim was happy again and thanked the driver. They drove to Tim's house and he got off the bus with a smile. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the mall with his mommy. They saw a big gray elephant balloon that Timmy wanted to have. His mommy said, "We can't get that today, Timmy. Maybe next time." + +But Timmy was sad and said, "I want it now, mommy." + +Suddenly, a man came up to them and said, "I can cut that balloon for you." Timmy and his mommy were surprised and asked, "Cut it? Won't it pop?" + +The man replied, "No, I have special scissors that won't pop the balloon. Do you want me to cut it for you?" + +Timmy and his mommy agreed, and the man cut the balloon into smaller pieces. Timmy was happy to have a piece of the gray elephant balloon and said, "Thank you for cutting it for me!" +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Mittens saw a butterfly and started to chase it. The butterfly flew in a zigzag pattern and Mittens followed it. + +Suddenly, Mittens stepped on a rough rock and hurt her paw. She meowed loudly and her owner, Emily, came running. Emily picked up Mittens and asked if she was okay. Mittens purred and licked Emily's face to show that she cared. + +Emily took Mittens inside and put a bandage on her paw. Mittens was happy to be inside with her owner and cuddled up next to her on the couch. From that day on, Mittens was more careful when playing outside and never stepped on any more rough rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy box that he loved to play with. One day, he accidentally locked the box and couldn't open it. He felt worried because he wanted to play with his toys but he couldn't get them out. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was worried and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the locked toy box. His mom found the key and used it to unlock the box. Timmy was so happy that he could play with his toys again! + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They saw a big building with bars on the windows. Timmy asked his mom what it was and she told him it was a jail. Timmy felt sad for the people inside the jail but he was glad that he was free to play and have fun with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the big blue pool. One day, Lily's mommy brought her a white towel to dry off with. Lily wrapped the towel around her and felt warm and cozy. + +But then, Lily saw her friend Johnny struggling to swim. He was splashing and kicking his arms, but he couldn't stay afloat. Lily knew she had to help him. She swam over to Johnny and held him up, supporting him with her arms. + +After a while, Johnny felt better and could swim on his own. Lily was happy that she could help her friend. She dried herself off with her white towel and went home, feeling proud of herself for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to reach the delicious cookies inside the jar. The jar was very tall and the ant was very small, so he couldn't climb it. The ant tried to crawl inside the jar, but it was too slippery and he kept falling. + +One day, the ant saw a big and impressive spider who was spinning a web. The ant asked the spider for help to get inside the jar. The spider agreed to help and spun a strong web that reached the top of the jar. The ant crawled up the web and finally reached the cookies. + +The ant learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when we can't do something alone. The spider was happy to help and the ant was grateful for the impressive web. From that day on, the ant and the spider became good friends and helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She had a big piece of cake that she wanted to share with her friend, Timmy. She went to Timmy's house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Lily!" Timmy said when he opened the door. "What do you have there?" + +"I have a piece of cake for you!" Lily said, holding out the cake. "Do you want to come to my house and eat it with me?" + +"Sure!" Timmy said, following Lily. "You always lead the way, Lily." + +They walked to Lily's house and sat down to eat the cake. "This is delicious!" Timmy said. "Thanks for sharing it with me, Lily." + +Lily smiled. "I'm glad you liked it, Timmy. We should share more things with each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and touch the flowers in her garden. One day, Lily found a tiny bug and wanted to see it up close. She asked her mommy if she could use her microscope, and her mommy said yes. + +Lily looked through the microscope and saw the bug's little legs and eyes. She thought it was so cool! But when she tried to touch the bug, it ran away. Lily was a bit stubborn and didn't want to give up. She chased the bug around for a while, but it was too fast for her. + +Eventually, Lily decided to let the bug go and went back inside. She told her mommy all about the bug and how she saw it through the microscope. Her mommy was proud of her for being curious and trying new things. From that day on, Lily loved to explore the world around her, even if she couldn't always touch everything she wanted to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big building with lots of floors. They got into a small room that went up and down, up and down. It was called an elevator. + +Lily was scared at first, but her mommy held her hand and told her not to be afraid. When they got out of the elevator, they saw a big, fierce lion in a cage. Lily asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy said, "That's a lion. It's a big, fierce animal from far away." + +Lily said, "I know! I saw it on TV!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're so smart." They spent the day exploring the building and seeing all sorts of things. Lily was happy she got to ride in the elevator and see the fierce lion. She couldn't wait for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the stars in the sky and imagine all the planets in the universe. One night, she saw a bright light in the sky that looked like a shooting star. She made a wish and went to bed. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to a terrible sound. It was a loud ringing noise that shook her whole house. She looked out the window and saw a spaceship had crashed in her backyard. She ran outside to see if anyone was hurt. + +Inside the spaceship, she found a friendly alien who had come to visit Earth. The alien had accidentally crashed and needed help fixing his spaceship. Lily knew just what to do. She helped the alien fix his spaceship and they became good friends. From then on, Lily knew that anything was possible in the universe. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tree with her friends, the squirrels and the rabbits. One day, Tweetie saw a big crane building a house nearby. + +Tweetie was curious and flew over to the crane. "What are you doing?" she asked. "I am building a house," replied the crane. "Can I help?" asked Tweetie. "I'm sorry, little bird, but I cannot permit you to help. It is too dangerous for you," said the crane. + +Tweetie was sad but understood. She flew back to her tree and told her friends about the crane and his big house. The squirrels and rabbits were also curious and wanted to see the house. They asked Tweetie to take them there. + +When they arrived, they saw the crane using his big crane machine to lift heavy things. The animals were amazed. "Wow, that's a big crane!" said one of the rabbits. "Yes, it is," said Tweetie. "But I'm glad we're small and can live in our cozy tree." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a man selling yarn from his truck. The yarn was very pretty and colorful. + +Lily wanted to buy some yarn, but she didn't have any money. So, she went home and asked her mom if she could do some chores to earn some money. Her mom said yes and gave her some chores to do. + +After doing her chores, Lily went back to the man selling yarn. She bought some yarn and went home to make a scarf. It was very cold outside and the scarf kept her warm. She was very happy with her purchase and proud of her hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and put them in a jar. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a long row of ducks swimming in the pond. She was so happy to see them! But then, the sky turned gloomy and it started to rain. Lily and her mom ran to a big tree to stay dry. While they waited for the rain to stop, Lily told her mom about her rock collection. Her mom smiled and said, "That's so cool, Lily! Maybe we can find some more pretty rocks to add to your collection after the rain stops." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she always felt sleepy after a long day of playing. One day, her mommy took her to the park to watch an opera. Lily was so excited to see the singers and dancers perform. + +Before the show started, Lily's mommy gave her a big bag of popcorn to eat. Lily ate and ate until she was full, but she still had some popcorn left. She thought, "I don't need all this popcorn. Maybe someone else is hungry." So, she decided to supply the other kids in the park with popcorn. + +Finally, the opera started and Lily watched in amazement. She loved the beautiful music and the colorful costumes. When the show was over, Lily felt happy and not so sleepy anymore. She realized that sharing her popcorn made her feel good inside. From that day on, Lily always shared her snacks with others and enjoyed watching operas. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cocoa, it was his favorite drink. One day, Timmy's mom made him a huge cup of cocoa. Timmy was so happy! He took a sip and it was so yummy. + +But then, Timmy remembered he had to go to the park to play with his friends. He rushed outside, forgetting about his cocoa. When he came back home, his cocoa was cold. Timmy was sad, but his mom made him a new cup of cocoa. + +Timmy learned that it's important to drink his cocoa before he rushes off to play with his friends. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to finish his cocoa before he went outside to play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a big pole. It was so tall that she had to look up to see the top. + +Lily wanted to touch the pole, so she asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy held her hand and they both pulled the pole together. It was hard work, but they did it! Lily was so happy that she giggled and jumped up and down. + +From that day on, every time Lily went to the park, she would run to the pole and pull it with all her might. She loved the feeling of strength she got from pulling the pole. And every time she saw her yellow dress, she remembered the fun she had pulling the pole with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny rock that was as bright as the sun. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! This rock shines like the sun!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a beautiful rock, Lily. Let's find a special place to keep it safe." + +Lily nodded and put the shiny rock in her pocket. As she was running and playing, she fell down and ripped her dress. Her mom took out her needle and thread and stitched up the tear. Lily's dress was as good as new! + +"Wow, Mommy! You are so flexible with the needle and thread," Lily said. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Thank you, Lily. It's important to know how to fix things when they break." +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy angel named Lily. She always tried to fly around, but she would bump into things and fall down. One day, Lily met a little girl named Emma. Emma asked, "What do you do?" Lily replied, "I fly, but I'm not very good at it. I'm always falling down." Emma said, "Maybe I can help you!" + +Emma took Lily to her backyard and showed her how to fly properly. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Emma! You are my angel!" Emma giggled and said, "No, you're the angel. I'm just a little girl." Lily smiled and said, "You're my little angel." From that day on, Lily was no longer clumsy and she could fly gracefully. She knew it was all thanks to her little angel, Emma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family were going on a trip to visit his grandma. They packed their luggage with clothes and toys. Timmy was excited to see his grandma, but he was also curious about the mysterious things he saw on the way. + +As they drove, Timmy saw big trucks and fast cars speeding on the road. He giggled and clapped his hands with excitement. Suddenly, the car stopped and they got out to stretch their legs. Timmy saw a mysterious bird flying in the sky. It had bright colors and made a funny noise. + +After a while, they got back in the car and continued their journey. Timmy fell asleep and when he woke up, he saw his grandma's house. He was so happy to see her and couldn't wait to play with her. Timmy's luggage was taken inside and he gave his grandma a big hug. It was a wonderful trip full of speed, mysterious things, and lots of love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and wear a pretty crown on her head. One day, she couldn't find her crown and she was sad. + +Her mommy helped her look for it and they found it under her bed. Lily was so happy! She put on her cool crown and danced around the room. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mommy told her it was time to clean up. Lily helped organize her toys and put them away. She was proud of herself for being such a good helper. + +That night, Lily went to sleep with her crown on her nightstand. She dreamed of being a princess and ruling over her kingdom. She knew that with her cool crown and her organized toys, she could do anything she wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to explore the world. One day, the ant saw a big, beautiful frame in a house. The ant wanted to climb the frame, but it was too high. So, the ant decided to crawl up the wall to get to the frame. + +As the ant was climbing, a big, scary spider came along and saw the ant. The spider didn't like the ant crawling on the wall and wanted to scare the ant away. The ant felt embarrassed and scared, but it didn't want to give up. + +The ant continued to crawl up the wall until it finally reached the top. The ant felt proud and happy that it accomplished its goal. The spider was nowhere to be seen. From then on, the ant continued to explore the world and never let anyone stop it from reaching its dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun Bun. Bun Bun liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Bun Bun saw a hole in the ground. He thought it would be fun to enter the hole and see where it went. + +As he hopped into the hole, he realized it was very dark and he couldn't see anything. Bun Bun started to feel upset and scared. He wished he had stayed with his friends instead of entering the hole. + +Suddenly, Bun Bun saw a light up ahead. He hopped towards it and found himself in a beautiful garden filled with flowers and butterflies. Bun Bun was so happy that he forgot all about feeling upset. He played in the garden all day and then hopped back home to tell his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a happy tree. The tree had lots of leaves and birds would come to sing on its branches. But one day, the sun became very hot and the tree started to feel thirsty. The leaves started to fall and the tree became sad. + +Days went by and the tree didn't get any water. Its branches started to become dry and its leaves turned brown. The tree became gloomy and felt very lonely. + +One day, a kind gardener passed by and saw the sad tree. He knew just what to do! He gave the tree lots of water and pruned its branches. The tree felt much better and became happy again. The birds came back to sing and the tree was once again full of leaves. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a white boat on the river. The boat was so pretty that all the kids wanted to ride it. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the boat and said, "Mommy, can we ride the boat?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, we can ride the boat. But be careful, the boat can vanish if we don't hold on tight." + +Lily and her mommy got on the boat and started to row. They had so much fun, but then the boat started to shake. "Oh no!" said Lily. "The boat is going to vanish!" + +But her mommy said, "Don't worry, we just hit a wave. The boat is not going to vanish. We just need to keep rowing and we'll be safe." + +Lily and her mommy kept rowing and soon they were back on the shore. "That was so fun!" said Lily. "Let's ride the boat again tomorrow." And they did, but this time they held on even tighter so the boat wouldn't vanish. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very restless because she wanted to learn how to fly. She went to her mommy bird and asked, "Mommy, can you teach me how to fly?" + +Mommy bird said, "Yes, my little Tweety, I will teach you how to fly. But first, we must wait for spring. That's when the flowers bloom and the sun shines bright." + +Tweety was excited and waited patiently for spring to come. But one day, Tweety saw her bird friends flying and she became sad. She went back to her mommy bird and said, "Mommy, I can't wait for spring. I want to fly now!" + +Mommy bird explained, "Tweety, it's not safe to fly now. You must wait for spring when the weather is warm and the flowers are blooming. Then I will teach you how to fly." + +Tweety understood and waited for spring. When spring came, mommy bird taught Tweety how to fly and she was the happiest little bird in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to look at the stars. She would go outside every night and point to the sky, saying "Look, Mommy! Stars!" One night, she wished upon a star to gain a special toy. + +The next day, Lily went to the store with her mommy and saw the toy she had wished for. She was so happy and told her mommy, "I gained my wish!" She hugged the toy tightly and couldn't wait to play with it. + +As the day turned into night, Lily went outside again to look at the stars. She saw the same star she had wished upon the night before, but it looked so distant. She wondered if her wish had really come true because the star still seemed so far away. Nevertheless, she was grateful for her new toy and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. At the park, Lily saw a boy with a big balloon. She wanted the balloon, but the boy said it was his. + +Lily felt sad, but her mommy told her that it was not nice to be selfish and take things that don't belong to her. Lily understood and decided to play with her own toys. + +Later, Lily's mommy cut some apples and gave them to Lily. Lily shared her apples with the boy who had the balloon. The boy was happy and gave Lily a turn to hold the balloon. + +Lily had a fun day at the park and learned that sharing is better than being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to jazz music with her mommy and daddy. Jazz music made her feel happy and she would dance around the room. + +One day, Lily's mommy and daddy went out for a walk and left her alone at home. While they were gone, Lily decided to play with some toys. She found a toy car and started to drive it around the room. Suddenly, the car fell into a deep hole in the floor. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she waited for her mommy and daddy to come back. When they returned, Lily explained what had happened. But it was too late, the car was lost forever. Lily felt sad and wished she had been more careful with her toys. From that day on, she never played with her toys near deep holes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fun idea. She wanted to invite her friends to come on a journey with her. She asked her mom if she could invite her friends over. Her mom said yes! + +Lily's friends came over and they all got in the car. The car was very fast and they went on a big journey. They saw lots of cool things like tall trees and big mountains. They even saw a river with fish swimming in it! + +After their journey, they went back to Lily's house and had a party. They ate cake and played games. Lily was so happy that she invited her friends on the journey. She couldn't wait to invite them on another one soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but his mom always told him to wear his helmet. Timmy thought the helmet was silly and bossy. He didn't want to wear it. + +One day, Timmy went for a bike ride without his helmet. He rode fast and felt the wind in his hair. But then, he hit a bump and fell off his bike. He hurt his head and wished he had worn his helmet. + +Timmy learned his lesson and always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. He didn't want to lie to his mom and tell her he was wearing it when he wasn't. From that day on, Timmy was a safe and responsible bike rider. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a man carrying a big sack. Lily asked her mom, "What's in the sack?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, let's go ask him." + +So, they went up to the man and asked him what was in the sack. The man said, "It's my noisy dog. He barks a lot." Lily said, "I don't like noisy dogs. Can we go to the opera instead?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's go." + +At the opera, Lily and her mom listened to beautiful music. Lily said, "This is much better than a noisy dog in a sack." Her mom agreed and they enjoyed the rest of the show. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Bubbles decided to hide behind a window. He thought no one would find him there. + +But then, a big storm came and the wind blew the window shut. Bubbles was trapped and couldn't get out. His friends looked everywhere for him, but they couldn't find him. + +Days passed and poor Bubbles was stuck behind the window. He was hungry and scared. Finally, someone found him, but it was too late. Bubbles had passed away. His friends were very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, her mommy gave her a pretty book. Lily was so happy and she opened the book right away. She loved the pictures inside. + +But then, Lily's little brother came and took the book away from her. He wanted to play with it too. Lily got mad and tried to take the book back. But her brother was too strong. + +Lily's mommy came and tried to help. She told Lily to wrap the book up and put it away for safekeeping. But when they went to get the book later, they found out that Lily's brother had torn all the pages. Lily was so sad. She loved that book. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the grass. He would run and jump and roll around in the green grass. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly flying around. He wanted to catch it, so he tried to grab it with his hands. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +Timmy felt anxious because he really wanted to catch the butterfly. He kept trying and trying, but the butterfly was too quick. Suddenly, he saw a ladybug crawling on a blade of grass. He was so excited that he gently grabbed the ladybug with his tiny fingers. He felt happy and proud that he caught something in the grass. From that day on, Timmy loved searching for bugs and creatures in the grass. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises like the cars and pretend they were racing. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They zoomed and beeped and laughed. + +But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was black and furry and had a loud bark. It looked angry and hungry. Lily and Ben were worried. They did not like the dog. They wanted to run away, but they were too scared. + +The dog came closer and closer. It sniffed their toy cars and growled. It showed its teeth and bared its ears. It was ready to roar. Lily and Ben hugged each other and closed their eyes. + +But then they heard another roar. It was not the dog. It was their daddy. He had seen the dog and came to help them. He shouted at the dog and waved his arms. He scared the dog away. He picked up Lily and Ben and hugged them. He said, "Don't worry, my little cubs. Daddy is here. You are safe." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked their daddy and kissed him. They said, "You are the best daddy. You are our hero. You roar louder than the dog." They smiled and giggled. They forgot about the dog and played with their toy cars again. They made noises like the cars and pretended they were racing. They zoomed and beeped and laughed. +Tom was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with. He liked to shoot arrows with his bow. He made the arrows from sticks and feathers. He shot them at a big tree in his yard. + +One day, he saw a bird on the tree. It was a blue bird with a yellow beak. Tom wanted to talk to the bird. He said, "Hello, bird. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bird looked at Tom. It said, "No, thank you. I have many friends in the sky. You are a boy. You cannot fly with me." + +Tom felt sad. He said, "But I can shoot arrows. They fly very fast. Look, I will show you." He took an arrow from his quiver and aimed at the tree. + +The bird saw the arrow. It was afraid. It said, "No, no, no! Do not shoot me! That is not nice. That is mean. Go away, boy. Leave me alone." + +The bird flew away from the tree. Tom shot the arrow. It missed the bird. It hit the tree. Tom heard a loud thud. He ran to the tree. He saw a hole in the bark. He saw his arrow stuck in the hole. + +He pulled the arrow out. He looked at it. He felt sorry. He said, "I am sorry, bird. I did not want to hurt you. I just wanted to be your friend. But you are right. I am a boy. You are a bird. We are different. Maybe I will find another friend someday. A friend who likes to shoot arrows with me." + +He put the arrow back in his quiver. He walked back to his house. He was still lonely. He hoped to find a friend soon. +Sara loves her puppy, Max. Max is a good puppy. He likes to play, to run, and to cuddle. Sara and Max are best friends. + +One day, Sara and Max go to the park. They see many other puppies and people. Sara and Max want to make new friends. They run to a big puppy with brown fur and a long tail. + +"Hello, big puppy!" Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The big puppy looks at Sara and Max. He does not smile. He does not wag his tail. He growls. + +"Go away, little girl and little puppy!" he says. "This is my park. You are not welcome here." + +Sara and Max are sad and scared. They do not like the big puppy. He is not a good puppy. He is a mean puppy. + +"Come on, Max," Sara says. "Let's find another place to play." + +They run away from the big puppy. They see a small puppy with white fur and a pink bow. She is sitting on a bench with a lady. + +"Hello, small puppy!" Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The small puppy looks at Sara and Max. She smiles. She wags her tail. She barks. + +"Hi, little girl and little puppy!" she says. "My name is Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara and Max are happy and excited. They like the small puppy. She is a good puppy. She is a friendly puppy. + +"Yes, we want to play with you!" Sara says. "My name is Sara and this is Max. We are best friends." + +They run to the small puppy and the lady. They play, they run, and they cuddle. Sara and Max make a new friend. Lily is a good puppy. Sara and Max are good puppies too. +Timmy liked to examine things. He liked to look at them very closely and see what they were made of. He had a magnifying glass that made things look bigger and more interesting. + +One day, he found a spider in his backyard. It was black and shiny and had eight legs. Timmy wanted to examine it, so he put his magnifying glass over it and leaned in. The spider looked very mysterious. It had tiny eyes and a big mouth. Timmy wondered what it ate and where it lived. + +"Timmy, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She came over and saw the spider. She did not like spiders. She thought they were scary and dirty. She grabbed Timmy's hand and pulled him away. "Don't touch that spider, Timmy. It might bite you. Spiders are bad. Come inside and wash your hands." + +Timmy felt sad and confused. He did not think the spider was bad. He thought it was cool and curious. He wanted to learn more about it. He did not want to wash his hands. He wanted to examine the spider. + +"Mom, why are spiders bad?" he asked. "They are not bad. They are just different. They have their own way of living and doing things. They are part of nature, like us. They are not scary. They are mysterious." + +Mom looked at Timmy and saw his big eyes and his sincere face. She realized that he was not trying to be naughty. He was just trying to explore and understand the world. She felt sorry for being harsh and afraid. She hugged Timmy and said, "You're right, Timmy. Spiders are not bad. They are mysterious. And you are very smart and brave for wanting to examine them. But you have to be careful, too. Some spiders can hurt you if you touch them. And you have to respect their space and their home. How would you feel if someone came and poked you with a big glass?" + +Timmy thought about it and said, "I would feel angry and scared. I would not like it. I'm sorry, spider. I did not mean to bother you. I just wanted to see you better. You are very amazing and beautiful." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very kind and respectful of you, Timmy. I'm proud of you. How about we go inside and look at some books about spiders? Maybe we can learn more about them and their mysterious ways." + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, please. I love books. And I love spiders. And I love you, Mom." + +Mom and Timmy went inside and looked at some books about spiders. They learned a lot of new and interesting things. They also learned to appreciate and respect each other's differences and curiosity. They had a fun and happy time. And the spider went on with its mysterious life. +Sara liked to play with puzzles. She had many puzzles with different pictures. She had a puzzle with a big red flower. She wanted to make the flower bloom. She asked her mom how to make the flower bloom. + +Her mom said, "You can't make the puzzle flower bloom, Sara. It is not a real flower. It is a picture of a flower. Real flowers bloom when they get sun and water and love." + +Sara was sad. She wanted to see the puzzle flower bloom. She had an idea. She took the puzzle to the garden. She put the puzzle on the grass. She poured water on the puzzle. She said, "Bloom, flower, bloom!" + +But the puzzle did not bloom. The puzzle got wet and soggy. The pieces fell apart. The picture faded. Sara was very sad. She cried. + +Her mom heard her cry. She came to the garden. She saw the ruined puzzle. She was angry. She said, "Sara, what did you do? You were very naughty. You ruined your puzzle. You wasted water. You made a mess. You have to say sorry and clean up." + +Sara said sorry. She helped her mom clean up. She learned her lesson. She did not try to make puzzles bloom again. She played with her other puzzles. She looked at the real flowers in the garden. She saw them bloom. She smiled. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Ben said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I wonder what it tastes like," Mia said. "Maybe it is sweet like candy." + +Ben and Mia decided to try to eat the rainbow. They ran towards it, but it was very far away. They did not see the road or the cars. They only saw the rainbow. + +A big car was coming fast. It did not see Ben and Mia. It honked its horn, but it was too late. The car hit Ben and Mia. They fell to the ground. They did not get up. + +The rainbow faded away. It was not sweet like candy. It was an ancient sign of rain and sun. It did not want to be eaten. It was sad for Ben and Mia. They were gone. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They shared their blocks and had fun. + +One day, they found a new block in their toy box. It was not a regular block. It was shiny and round and had a button on it. Lily and Tom were curious. They wondered what it was and what it could do. + +"Let's try it," Lily said. She pressed the button. The block made a loud noise and started to flash. Lily and Tom were scared. They did not like the noise and the light. They did not know what to do. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. They ran to their parents and told them about the block. Their parents came to see. They saw the block and recognized it. It was a toy alarm. + +"Don't panic, kids. It's just a toy. It's not dangerous. It's supposed to make noise and flash. It's a pretend alarm. You can turn it off by pressing the button again," their mom said. She showed them how to do it. The noise and the light stopped. + +Lily and Tom felt better. They were not scared anymore. They understood what the block was. They thanked their mom and dad for helping them. + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only if you use it carefully. Don't press the button too often or too loud. It might bother other people. And don't break it. It's not a regular block. It has a battery and wires inside. If you take it apart, you might lose a piece or hurt yourself," their dad said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They agreed to follow the rules. They decided to use the block as a special block. They only pressed the button when they wanted to play a game or make a joke. They did not press it when they were sleepy or angry or bored. They put it back in the toy box when they were done. They still liked their regular blocks, but they also liked their new block. It was fun and different. +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make pictures. She liked to draw triangles the most. They were easy and fun. She drew big triangles, small triangles, red triangles, blue triangles, and more. + +One day, Sara went to play with her friend Ben. Ben had a lot of toys. He had cars, trains, dolls, blocks, and books. He was rich. He showed Sara his toys and let her play with some of them. But he did not like to share. He wanted to keep all his toys for himself. + +"Look at my crayons," Sara said. "I can draw anything I want. Do you want to draw with me?" + +"No, thank you," Ben said. "I have better things to play with. Crayons are boring. And you only draw triangles. Triangles are silly. You should draw something else." + +Sara felt sad. She liked her crayons and her triangles. She did not think they were boring or silly. She wanted to show Ben how fun they were. She picked up a crayon and started to draw on the wall. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. "You are spoiling my wall. That is not a paper. You are not allowed to draw on the wall. My mom will be angry. Give me that crayon." + +Ben grabbed the crayon from Sara and threw it on the floor. He pushed Sara away from the wall. Sara fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +"Go away," Ben said. "You are a bad friend. You are not welcome here. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Sara got up and ran out of the door. She did not want to stay with Ben. He was mean and selfish. He did not like her crayons or her triangles. He did not care about her feelings. He spoiled their playtime. + +Sara went home and hugged her mom. She told her what happened. Her mom kissed her knee and gave her a cookie. She said, "I'm sorry, Sara. Ben was not nice to you. He does not know how to share or be kind. You are a good friend. You are creative and smart. You can draw whatever you want. I love your crayons and your triangles. They are beautiful and special. Just like you." +Sara and Ben are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They are very happy. + +"Look at our snowman!" Sara says. "He is so big and nice!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben says. "But we need to give him some eyes and a mouth. What can we use?" + +They look around and see some oats on the ground. They pick up some oats and stick them on the snowman's face. + +"There, now he can see and talk!" Sara says. + +"Hello, snowman!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +But the snowman does not answer. He just stands there, very still. + +Sara and Ben are confused. Why does the snowman not talk to them? They wait for a long time, but the snowman does not say anything. + +Then they hear a voice from the house. + +"Sara! Ben! Come inside, it's time for lunch!" their mom calls. + +They run to the house, leaving the snowman behind. + +After lunch, they want to play with the snowman again. But when they go outside, they see something strange. + +The snowman is gone! There is only a pile of snow, a hat, a scarf, a carrot and some oats on the ground. + +"What happened to our snowman?" Sara asks. + +"He melted!" Ben says. "The sun was too hot for him!" + +They are very sad. They liked their snowman. They wish he could stay with them. + +"Maybe we can make another snowman tomorrow," Sara says. + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But we need to find something else for his eyes and mouth. The oats did not work." + +They go inside and hug their mom. They tell her about their snowman and how he melted. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them back. + +"I'm sorry about your snowman," she says. "But you know what? You can use the oats for something else. You can make oat cookies with me!" + +Sara and Ben like oat cookies. They think that is a good idea. + +They go to the kitchen and help their mom make oat cookies. They forget about their snowman for a while. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the backyard. They have a big cooler with ice and juice. They like to drink juice when they are hot and thirsty. + +"Look, Sara, I have a red crayon. I can print with it," Ben says. He takes a piece of paper and draws a circle. "This is a sun. It is very bright and warm." + +"That is a nice sun, Ben. Can I print with you?" Sara asks. She has a blue crayon. She draws a square. "This is a house. It is where we live and sleep." + +"Yes, you can print with me, Sara. We can make a picture together," Ben says. He draws a triangle. "This is a tree. It has green leaves and brown bark." + +Sara and Ben print more things on the paper. They print a car, a cat, a flower, and a star. They are happy and proud of their picture. + +"Let's show Mom our picture. Maybe she will put it on the fridge," Sara says. She picks up the paper and holds it carefully. + +"Good idea, Sara. But first, let's have some juice. I am thirsty," Ben says. He opens the cooler and takes out two cups. He pours some juice for himself and Sara. + +They drink their juice and smile at each other. They like to play and print together. They are good friends. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to sleep. They want to stay up and have fun. + +One night, their mom says, "It is time for bed, Lila and Tom. You need to sleep and rest. Tomorrow is a new day." + +Lila and Tom say, "No, mom. We are not sleepy. We want to play more. Please, mom." + +Mom says, "No, you have to sleep now. I will turn off the light and close the door. Good night, Lila and Tom." + +Mom turns off the light and closes the door. Lila and Tom are in the dark. They are scared. They hear a loud noise. It is a storm. The wind blows. The rain falls. The thunder roars. The lightning flashes. + +Lila and Tom hug each other. They cry. They want mom to come back. They want the light to come back. + +Tom says, "Lila, I have an idea. Let us shake the bed. Maybe mom will hear us and wake up. Maybe she will come and turn on the light." + +Lila says, "OK, Tom. Let us shake the bed. Shake, shake, shake." + +Lila and Tom shake the bed. They shake it hard. They hope mom will hear them and wake up. They hope she will come and turn on the light. + +But mom does not hear them and wake up. She does not come and turn on the light. She sleeps in her room. She does not know Lila and Tom are scared. + +Lila and Tom shake the bed too hard. The bed breaks. It falls down. Lila and Tom fall down too. They hit their heads. They bleed. They hurt. They scream. + +But mom does not hear them and wake up. She does not come and turn on the light. She sleeps in her room. She does not know Lila and Tom are hurt. + +Lila and Tom do not play anymore. They do not cry anymore. They do not breathe anymore. They die. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to dance. They danced at home, at school, and at the park. They danced fast and slow, high and low, and with many steps. They had fun dancing together. + +One day, they found a whip in the shed. It was long and brown and made a loud sound when they swung it. They thought it was a toy and decided to dance with it. They swung the whip around and made it crack. They felt wild and brave. + +But the whip was not a toy. It was a tool for the farmer who owned the shed. He used it to control his horses. He was not happy when he saw Lily and Ben playing with his whip. He came out of the house and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop that! That whip is not for dancing! It is for working! You could hurt yourselves or the horses! Give it back to me right now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared and sorry. They dropped the whip and ran away. They felt ashamed and foolish. They learned that they should not play with things that they do not know. They should ask before they touch. They should respect other people's things. + +They went back to their homes and said sorry to their parents. They also said sorry to the farmer the next day. He forgave them and showed them his horses. He let them pet and feed them. He told them that dancing was a good thing, but they should be careful and kind. Lily and Ben nodded and thanked him. They promised to be more careful and kind. They still liked to dance, but they never played with the whip again. +Ben likes to play with soap. He likes to make bubbles and pop them. He likes to wash his hands and face. He likes to smell the soap. It is cheap soap, but Ben does not care. + +One day, Ben finds a new toy in his room. It is a big truck with wheels and a hook. Ben is happy. He wants to play with the truck. He looks for something to attach to the hook. He sees his soap on the sink. He has an idea. + +He runs to the sink and grabs the soap. He runs back to his room and attaches the soap to the hook. He makes the truck go vroom vroom. He pretends the soap is a big rock. He lifts the soap with the hook and drops it on the floor. He laughs. + +But then, something bad happens. The soap breaks. It breaks into many pieces. Ben is sad. He likes his soap. He does not want it to break. He tries to put the pieces back together, but he cannot. He cries. + +His mom hears him cry. She comes to his room and sees the mess. She sees the broken soap and the truck. She understands what Ben did. She is not angry. She hugs Ben and tells him it is okay. She tells him she will buy him a new soap. She tells him he can play with the truck, but not with the soap. She tells him the soap is for washing, not for attaching. Ben nods. He says he is sorry. He says he loves his mom. He says he loves his soap. His mom smiles. She loves Ben. She loves his soap too. +Lily and Max are excited. They are going to the farm with Mom and Dad. They want to see the animals and the plants. They like the farm. + +They get in the car and drive to the farm. They see cows, sheep, chickens and pigs. They say hello to the animals and pet them. They are happy. + +Then they go to the garden. They see many plants. They see carrots, lettuce, beans and tomatoes. They are curious. + +"Mom, what are these red things?" Lily asks. + +"Those are tomatoes, Lily. They are a kind of fruit. You can eat them. They are yummy," Mom says. + +"Can we pick some?" Max asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't pull too hard. Ask the farmer first," Dad says. + +They ask the farmer. He is nice. He says yes. He gives them a basket. They pick some tomatoes. They are careful. They are proud. + +They thank the farmer. They take the basket to the car. They are hungry. They want to eat the tomatoes. + +"Can we eat them now, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can. But wash them first. They are dirty," Mom says. + +They wash the tomatoes. They bite them. They are juicy and sweet. They are delicious. + +They are happy. They love the farm. They love the tomatoes. They are excited. +Jill and Jack were twins who liked to play together. They had a big mirror in their room that they used to make funny faces and pretend to be different animals. They were very enthusiastic about their mirror games and always had fun. + +One day, they decided to discuss what they wanted to be when they grew up. Jill said she wanted to be a princess and wear a pretty dress and a crown. Jack said he wanted to be a pirate and sail a ship and find treasure. They argued about who had the better idea and who could use the mirror more. + +"Let me see how I look as a princess!" Jill said, pushing Jack away from the mirror. + +"No, let me see how I look as a pirate!" Jack said, pulling Jill back. + +They fought and fought until they heard a loud crack. They had broken the mirror with their pushing and pulling. They saw the shattered pieces on the floor and their faces looked sad and scared. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Jill said, starting to cry. + +"We are in big trouble!" Jack said, feeling guilty. + +They heard their mom coming up the stairs. She had heard the noise and was angry. She opened the door and saw the mess. She was very upset and yelled at them. + +"How could you break the mirror? Do you know how expensive and dangerous that is? You could have hurt yourselves or each other! You are both grounded for a week and no more mirror games for you!" + +Jill and Jack felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not fought and broken the mirror. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. But it was too late. They had ruined their fun and their mom's trust. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf and a carrot nose. They also made snow angels by lying on the ground and moving their arms and legs. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben saw a lovely angel that Anna had made. He wanted to have it for himself. He said to Anna, "I like your angel. Can I have it?" + +Anna said, "No, Ben. This is my angel. I made it. You have your own angel over there." + +Ben did not listen. He ran to Anna's angel and tried to pull it away from the snow. He pulled and pulled, but the angel was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, but the angel did not move. + +Anna saw what Ben was doing and got angry. She said, "Stop, Ben! You are ruining my angel! Let go of it!" + +Ben did not stop. He pulled with all his might, but the angel was too strong. Suddenly, the angel broke in half and fell to the ground. Ben and Anna both gasped. They looked at the broken angel and felt sad. + +They realized that they had made a big mistake. They had fought over something that was not important. They had hurt each other and their angel. They wished they had shared and played nicely. + +They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said, "We are sorry, angel. You were lovely. We will not fight again." + +They learned their lesson. They learned that pulling and fighting is not good. They learned that sharing and playing is better. They learned that angels are fragile and precious. They learned to be kind and gentle. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They have a big bucket of seeds. They pour some seeds on the ground. They want to feed the pigeons. + +The pigeons see the seeds. They fly to the park. They land on the ground. They peck the seeds. Tom and Anna are happy. They like the pigeons. + +But one pigeon is not happy. He is too big. He cannot fit in the crowd. He cannot reach the seeds. He is hungry and sad. + +Tom and Anna see the big pigeon. They feel sorry for him. They pour some seeds on a bench. They call the big pigeon. He hears them. He flies to the bench. He eats the seeds. He is full and happy. + +Tom and Anna are happy too. They make a new friend. They name him Biggie. They play with him. They hug him. They love him. Biggie loves them too. He is not sad anymore. He is a fit pigeon. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily wanted to make Anna a new hat. She looked around for something to use. + +She saw a newspaper on the table. It had many words and pictures. Lily did not know what they meant, but she liked the colors. She tore a piece of the newspaper and wrapped it around Anna's head. She tried to make it fit, but it was too big. It covered Anna's eyes and ears. + +"Look, Mommy, I made Anna a hat!" Lily said, holding up her doll. + +Mommy looked at Lily and smiled. She saw the newspaper on Anna's head. She also saw the scissors on the floor. She knew Lily had used them to cut the newspaper. She was glad Lily did not hurt herself, but she was not happy with the mess. + +"Lily, that is not a hat. That is a newspaper. Newspapers are for reading, not for playing. And you should not use scissors without asking me. They are sharp and dangerous. You could have cut yourself or Anna. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry. She did not mean to be bad. She just wanted to have fun. She took off the newspaper from Anna's head. She saw that Anna's hair was torn and dirty. She felt sad. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Anna. I love you both. I won't do it again." Lily said. + +Mommy hugged Lily and kissed her. She was not angry anymore. She loved Lily too. She knew Lily was curious and creative. She wanted to help her learn and grow. + +"It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, if you want to make something for Anna, ask me first. I can help you find something better. Something that fits and looks nice. Something that does not hurt or waste. Okay?" Mommy said. + +Lily smiled. She agreed. She wanted to make Mommy and Anna happy. She learned her lesson. She put away the scissors and the newspaper. She picked up Anna and gave her a hug. She said sorry to her too. She hoped Anna would forgive her. She hoped Anna would still be her favorite doll. +Lila was a little bird who lived in a nest high in a tree. She liked to sing and fly and play with her friends. She was happy and lucky. + +One day, she saw something shiny on the ground. She flew down to see what it was. It was a ring with a big stone that sparkled in the sun. Lila thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it. + +She picked up the ring with her beak and flew back to her nest. She put the ring in the middle of her nest and admired how it shone. She felt very proud and special. + +But soon, she heard a loud noise. It was a man who was looking for his ring. He had lost it when he was walking in the park. He saw Lila's nest and climbed up the tree. He saw the ring and reached for it. + +Lila was scared and angry. She tried to peck the man and make him go away. But the man was bigger and stronger. He grabbed the ring and threw Lila out of the nest. He did not care about Lila or her home. + +Lila fell to the ground and hurt her wing. She could not fly or sing or play. She was sad and unlucky. + +She wished she had never seen the shiny ring. She wished she had stayed in her nest with her friends. She learned that some things are not worth having. She learned that being happy and lucky is better than being proud and special. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy or the most toys. One day, they were playing with their cars and trucks. Ben wanted the red truck, but Sam had it. Sam wanted the blue car, but Ben had it. + +"Give me the red truck!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam shouted back. + +"Give me the blue car!" Ben shouted again. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam shouted again. + +They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to stop fighting and play nicely. They did not care about the law, which said that they had to respect each other and their things. They were very angry and selfish. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad, who came home from work. He saw them fighting and was very upset. He took away all their toys and put them in a box. + +"What are you doing?" Ben and Sam cried. + +"You are not playing with your toys. You are fighting with them. You are breaking the law of our house, which says that you have to share and be kind. You are making me and your mom very sad. You have to surrender your toys until you learn how to play nicely." Dad said. + +Ben and Sam felt very sorry. They realized that they had been very bad. They did not want to lose their toys. They did not want to make their dad and mom sad. They wanted to be good brothers. + +"Please, dad, can we have our toys back?" Ben and Sam asked. + +"Only if you promise to share and be kind. And you have to say sorry to each other and hug." Dad said. + +Ben and Sam nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said sorry to their dad and mom and hugged them too. They promised to share and be kind. Dad gave them back their toys and smiled. + +"Good boys. I'm proud of you. Now you can play with your toys. But remember, the law of our house is to share and be kind. And if you don't, you have to surrender your toys again." Dad said. + +Ben and Sam understood. They thanked their dad and mom and played with their toys. They took turns with the red truck and the blue car. They did not fight anymore. They were happy and peaceful. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to share and be kind than to fight and be angry. If you break the law, you have to surrender what you love. If you follow the law, you can keep what you love and make others happy too. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big, green leaf on a plant. They wanted to see what was under the leaf. They lifted the leaf and saw a brown, hairy thing. It was a caterpillar. + +"Look, a caterpillar!" Tom said. "It is so fuzzy and cute. Can we keep it?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, we can't. It is not a pet. It is a bug. It is disgusting. It will eat our plants and make holes in them." + +Tom did not care. He liked the caterpillar. He wanted to touch it. He reached out his hand and gently twisted the caterpillar. The caterpillar wiggled and curled up. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said. "You are hurting it. Put it back on the leaf. It needs to be free." + +Tom did not listen. He twisted the caterpillar again. He wanted to see what it would do. He did not see the butterfly that flew over his head. The butterfly was bright and beautiful. It had orange and black wings. It landed on Lily's hair. + +"Wow, a butterfly!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and graceful. Can we keep it?" + +Tom looked up and saw the butterfly. He dropped the caterpillar and ran to Lily. He wanted to catch the butterfly. He reached out his hand and tried to grab the butterfly. The butterfly flew away. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said. "You are scaring it. Let it go. It needs to be free." + +Tom did not listen. He chased the butterfly around the garden. He wanted to see it up close. He did not see the caterpillar that crawled away from the leaf. The caterpillar was tired and hungry. It needed to make a cocoon. It found a safe and cozy spot under a flower. It wrapped itself in silk and fell asleep. + +The end. +Lily was a young girl who loved to play with her doll, Anna. Anna had a pink dress, yellow hair and blue eyes. Lily took Anna everywhere she went. One day, Lily and Anna went to the park with Lily's mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a pond. + +Lily wanted to go on the slide, but she did not want to leave Anna alone. She asked her mom if she could hold Anna while she slid. Her mom said yes and took Anna from Lily. Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and said, "Whee!" + +But when she got to the bottom, she saw something that made her cry. A big dog had run up to her mom and grabbed Anna from her hand. The dog ran away with Anna in his mouth. Lily shouted, "Anna! Anna! Give her back!" Her mom tried to chase the dog, but he was too fast. + +Lily felt very sad and scared. She did not know what to do. She wanted to rescue Anna from the dog. She wished she had a secret plan to get her back. She looked around and saw a boy with a bike. The boy was older than Lily, but not much. He had brown hair and green eyes. He saw Lily crying and asked, "What's wrong?" + +Lily told him what happened. She pointed to the dog, who was now near the pond. The boy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you. I have a bike. We can catch the dog and get your doll back." He smiled and said, "Hop on!" + +Lily got on the bike behind the boy. He pedaled fast and followed the dog. The dog saw them and barked. He ran faster, but the bike was faster. The boy got closer and closer to the dog. He reached out his hand and grabbed Anna from the dog's mouth. He gave Anna to Lily and said, "Here you go. She's safe now." + +Lily hugged Anna and thanked the boy. She was very happy and relieved. She said, "You're my hero. You rescued Anna. You're very brave and kind." The boy blushed and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. What's your name?" + +Lily said, "I'm Lily. And this is Anna. What's your name?" The boy said, "I'm Max. And this is my bike. Do you want to be my friend?" Lily said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to be my friend?" Max said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to play with me?" Lily said, "Yes, I do. Do you have a secret?" Max said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to know it?" Lily said, "Yes, I do. What is it?" Max said, "I'll tell you if you tell me yours." Lily said, "OK. Let's go to the sandbox and whisper our secrets." Max said, "OK. Let's go." + +Lily and Max got off the bike and ran to the sandbox. They sat down and whispered their secrets to each other. They smiled and laughed. They became good friends. They played with Anna and the bike. They had a lot of fun. They did not see the dog again. They did not care. They had each other. They had a secret. They were young and happy. The end. +Lily and Ben were very excited. They had a big present for Mom and Dad. They had worked hard to make a show for them. They had learned a song, a dance and a joke. They had also made a card and a picture. + +They waited in their room until Mom and Dad came home. They heard the door open and ran to the living room. "Mom, Dad, we have a surprise for you!" they shouted. "We want to perform a show for you!" + +Mom and Dad smiled and sat on the couch. They were curious and happy. "We can't wait to see your show!" they said. "You are very sweet and creative!" + +Lily and Ben took their places on the rug. They sang a song about love and family. They danced with their arms and legs. They told a joke about a banana and a monkey. They made Mom and Dad laugh and clap. Then they gave them the card and the picture. The card said "We love you" and the picture showed them all together. + +Mom and Dad hugged and kissed Lily and Ben. They thanked them for the wonderful show and the beautiful present. They said it was the best present ever. They said it was very rare and special. They said they were very proud and lucky. Lily and Ben felt happy and warm. They had made Mom and Dad smile. They had performed a show for them. +Sara and Ben like to play with limes. They have a big basket of limes from the garden. They roll them, squeeze them, and smell them. They make funny faces when they taste them. They are sour! + +One day, they have a game. They want to see who can roll a lime the farthest. They find a long and flat place to play. They each pick a lime and get ready. Sara says, "One, two, three, go!" + +They roll their limes as hard as they can. Sara's lime goes fast and far. Ben's lime goes slow and stops. Sara jumps and claps. She says, "I win! I win! My lime is the best!" + +Ben feels sad. He says, "No fair! Your lime is smooth and round. My lime is rough and bumpy. It does not roll well." + +Sara sees Ben's lime. She sees that it is rough and bumpy. She feels sorry for Ben. She says, "You are right. Your lime is not good for rolling. But maybe it is good for something else. Do you want to trade limes?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "Okay. I will trade limes with you. Maybe your lime is good for squeezing. I like to make lime juice." + +Sara and Ben trade limes. They squeeze their limes and make lime juice. They drink it and make funny faces. They laugh and hug. They say, "We both win! We both have good limes!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were in a castle, and the curtain was the gate. They used a stick to knock on the curtain and say, "Who is there?" + +One day, they heard a voice from behind the curtain. It was not their mom or dad. It was a strange voice that said, "I am the king of this castle. You must send me a gift if you want to enter." + +Lily and Ben were curious. They asked, "What kind of gift do you want?" + +The voice said, "I want a cake, a toy, and a hat. Hurry up, or I will not let you in." + +Lily and Ben thought the voice was foolish. They did not have a cake, a toy, or a hat. They only had a ball, a book, and a scarf. They decided to trick the voice. They wrapped the ball, the book, and the scarf in some paper and said, "We have your gift. Can we come in now?" + +The voice said, "Yes, yes, come in. Give me the gift." + +Lily and Ben pushed the curtain aside and saw their big brother Tom. He was hiding behind the couch with a microphone. He had been pretending to be the king. He was surprised to see them. He said, "Hey, what are you doing here?" + +Lily and Ben laughed. They said, "We are here to give you your gift. Here you go." They threw the paper at him and ran away. + +Tom opened the paper and saw the ball, the book, and the scarf. He was disappointed. He said, "This is not a cake, a toy, and a hat. This is a silly gift. You tricked me." + +Lily and Ben shouted from the other room, "You are the foolish one. You tried to trick us, but we tricked you. Ha ha ha." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like the carpet. The carpet is old and dark. It has many spots and holes. Sometimes they hear noises under the carpet. They think there are monsters there. + +One day, they are playing with their blocks. They hear a loud thump under the carpet. They look at each other. They are scared. + +"What was that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it was a monster." + +They want to run away. But the door is far. They have to walk on the carpet to get to the door. They are scared to walk on the carpet. + +"Let's hold hands," Anna says. "Maybe we can be brave together." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we have to be fast." + +They hold hands. They take a deep breath. They walk on the carpet. They hear another thump. They scream. They run to the door. They open the door. They see their mom. + +"Mommy!" they cry. "There are monsters under the carpet!" + +Mommy smiles. She hugs them. She says, "There are no monsters under the carpet. It's just the pipes. They make noises sometimes. It's nothing to be scared of." + +She takes them to the living room. She gives them cookies and milk. She tells them a funny story. They laugh. They forget about the carpet. They are not scared anymore. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a cord. They can skip with the cord. It is fun. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big dog. The dog is playful. It runs to them. It wants to play too. + +"Hi, dog!" Sara says. "Do you want to skip with us?" + +The dog barks. It jumps on Sara. It bites her arm. Sara cries. It hurts. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben says. He tries to pull the cord. But the dog is strong. It pulls the cord too. It breaks the cord. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They have no cord. They have no fun. They go home. Sara needs a bandage. Ben needs a hug. The dog runs away. It is not a good dog. It is a bad dog. +Lily and Ben were playing with dough in the kitchen. They made shapes and animals with the dough. Lily made a big snake and Ben made a small mouse. + +"Look at my snake!" Lily said. "It is long and green and scary. It can eat your mouse!" + +"No, it can't!" Ben said. "My mouse is fast and smart and cute. It can run away from your snake!" + +They pretended that the snake and the mouse were chasing each other on the table. They had fun and laughed. + +But then, Dad came into the kitchen. He was bald and had a beard. He was not happy. He saw the mess on the table and on the floor. + +"What are you doing?" Dad asked. "You made a big mess with the dough. You have to clean it up. And wash your hands. Now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to make Dad angry. They said sorry and started to pick up the dough. They put it back in the box. They went to the sink and washed their hands. They hoped that Dad would not be mad at them anymore. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they have a contest. Who can make the highest tower? + +Ben puts one block on top of another. His tower rises and rises. He is happy. Mia does the same. Her tower rises and rises too. She is happy. + +But then, Ben sees that Mia's tower is taller than his by an inch. He is angry. He wants to win. He pushes Mia's tower and makes it fall. Mia is sad. She cries. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Mia asks. "That was not nice. You made me lose." + +"I wanted to win," Ben says. "Your tower was too high. It was not fair." + +Mama hears them and comes. She sees the blocks and the tears. She is not happy. + +"Ben, Mia, what happened?" Mama asks. + +"Ben pushed my tower and made it fall," Mia says. + +"Is that true, Ben?" Mama asks. + +Ben nods. He feels bad. + +"Ben, that was wrong. You should not ruin other people's things. You should be happy for your sister. She worked hard to make her tower. How would you feel if she did the same to you?" + +Ben thinks. He would feel sad and angry too. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben says. "I was mean. I should not have pushed your tower. Can we play again?" + +Mia wipes her tears. She smiles. + +"OK, Ben," Mia says. "I forgive you. Let's play again. But this time, let's help each other. Maybe we can make one big tower together." + +Ben and Mia hug. They start to build a new tower. They share their blocks and ideas. Their tower rises and rises. It is the highest tower they ever made. They are proud. + +Mama sees them and smiles. She is happy. She brings them some cookies and milk. They are delicious. + +"Good job, Ben and Mia," Mama says. "You learned a good lesson today. It is better to be kind and share than to be selfish and fight. You are both winners in my eyes." + +Ben and Mia nod. They agree. They thank Mama and enjoy their treat. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and pictures. They also have a big window. They can see the sky and the stars and the moon. + +One night, Anna and Ben cannot sleep. They are not tired. They want to talk. They whisper to each other. + +"Look, Ben, the moon is so big and bright," Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, it is. Do you think we can go there?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, Ben. How can we go there?" Anna wonders. + +"Maybe we can hang on a star and fly to the moon," Ben says. + +"That sounds fun, Ben. But how can we hang on a star? They are so far and small," Anna says. + +"Maybe we can use a rope and a hook and catch a star," Ben says. + +"Or maybe we can use a rocket and blast off to the moon," Anna says. + +"Or maybe we can use a magic wand and wish to go to the moon," Ben says. + +They giggle and imagine going to the moon. They think of all the things they can do there. They can jump and bounce and roll. They can make snowmen and snowballs. They can find aliens and make friends. + +They also think of the moon as a big and soft pillow. They can cuddle and sleep on the moon. They can dream of more adventures in space. + +They close their eyes and smile. They are happy and cozy. They fall asleep. They hang on to each other and their dreams. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with white powder on top. They wanted to touch it. + +"Let's go to the hill!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the hill and grabbed some powder. It was cold and soft. They made balls with it and threw them at each other. They laughed and had fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It came to the hill and dumped more powder on it. The powder covered Lily and Ben. + +"Help!" Lily shouted. + +"Help!" Ben shouted. + +They tried to get out of the powder, but it was too much. They were scared. + +Then they saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a shovel. He was the truck driver. He saw Lily and Ben in the powder. He was surprised. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" he asked. + +"We were playing!" Lily said. + +"With the powder?" he asked. + +"Yes!" Ben said. + +The man smiled. He put down his shovel and helped Lily and Ben out of the powder. He brushed them off and gave them a hug. + +"This is not a toy, kids. This is salt. I use it to melt the ice on the roads. It is not good for you. It can hurt your eyes and skin. You should not play with it," he said. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not know. It looked like snow," Lily said. + +"It's OK. I'm glad you are safe. But next time, stay away from the mysterious powder, OK?" he said. + +"OK!" Lily and Ben said. + +They thanked the man and ran back to their mom. They told her what happened. She was happy they were OK. She gave them a kiss and a cookie. They learned their lesson. They never played with the mysterious powder again. +Lily and Max were playing with their big red ball in the backyard. They liked to bounce the ball high in the air and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it to each other and said, "Catch!" + +One day, they saw a big dog run into their yard. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It looked fierce and hungry. It saw the ball and wanted to play too. It ran towards the ball and barked, "Woof!" + +Lily and Max were scared of the dog. They ran to the porch and hid behind their mom. Mom saw the dog and said, "Oh no, that's Mr. Jones' dog. He must have escaped from his fence. He's not mean, but he's very strong and playful. He might hurt you or the ball." + +Mom went to the kitchen and got a steak from the fridge. She threw the steak to the other side of the yard and said, "Here, boy, here's a treat for you. Go get it!" + +The dog saw the steak and forgot about the ball. It ran to the steak and ate it. It wagged its tail and licked its lips. It was happy and full. + +Mom called Mr. Jones and told him about his dog. He came to get his dog and said, "I'm sorry, he's a good dog, but he likes to chase things. He must have dug a hole under the fence. I'll fix it right away. Thank you for the steak, that was very nice of you." + +Lily and Max came out of their hiding place and said, "Bye, dog. You can play with us another day, but not with our ball. Our ball is ours." + +They picked up their ball and bounced it again. They had fun and were not scared anymore. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and smiles. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to go on the slide. He thinks it is too high. He stays on the ground and watches Lily. + +Lily slides down fast. She laughs and shouts. "Whee! That was fun! Do you want to try, Ben?" + +Ben shakes his head again. He does not want to try. He thinks it is too high. He looks at his nose. He likes his nose. He does not want to hurt his nose. + +Lily runs to Ben. She sees his nose. She thinks his nose is cute. She wants to make him happy. + +"Ben, do you know what you can do with your nose?" Lily asks. She touches her nose and makes a funny sound. "You can call with your nose! Look, like this! Honk, honk!" + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees her nose and hears her sound. He thinks it is funny. He smiles and laughs. He touches his nose and makes a funny sound too. "Honk, honk!" + +Lily and Ben call with their noses. They giggle and hug. They are happy. They do not need to go on the slide. They have fun with their noses. +Sam and Mia were playing with their toy cars and trucks in the backyard. They liked to pretend that the sandbox was a big volcano that could erupt at any time. They made loud noises and moved their toys around the volcano. + +"Look, my truck is faster than your car!" Sam said to Mia. "It can go up and down the volcano without getting burned!" + +"No, my car is better!" Mia said. "It can jump over the volcano and do tricks in the air!" + +They kept playing and arguing until they heard their mom calling them from the house. + +"Sam, Mia, time to come in for lunch!" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom, we're coming!" Sam and Mia said. They picked up their toys and ran to the house. + +But they forgot one toy. It was a small red car that Mia had left on top of the volcano. The sun was shining and the sand was hot. The car started to melt and smoke. + +"Help, help!" the car cried. "I'm stuck on the volcano and it's too hot! Someone save me!" + +But no one heard the car. No one came to help. The car was alone and scared. It wished it had a friend to play with. + +The car was very poor. It had no one to love it. It had no one to save it. It had no one to end its pain. It was the saddest car in the world. +Tom and Sue like to play in the sand. They make a big whale with sand and shells. They give the whale a name. They call it Wally. + +"Look, Wally is so big and pretty!" Sue says. + +"Yes, he is. But he must be hungry. Let's cook some fish for him," Tom says. + +They run to the water and look for fish. They see some small fish swimming near the shore. They use a net to catch some fish. They put the fish in a bucket. + +They bring the bucket to Wally. They dig a hole in the sand and make a fire. They put some sticks and stones on the fire. They wait for the fire to be hot. + +They put the fish on the stones. They cook the fish for Wally. They smell the fish. They are hungry too. + +"Can we eat some fish, Tom?" Sue asks. + +"OK, but we have to share with Wally. He is our friend," Tom says. + +They take some fish from the stones. They blow on the fish to cool them. They eat some fish and give some fish to Wally. + +They open their mouths and say "yum, yum, yum". Wally opens his mouth and says "blub, blub, blub". + +They laugh and hug Wally. They are happy. They love to play in the sand. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make zoom sounds as they raced their cars on the floor. + +One day, Tom saw a new car in Lily's room. It was shiny and red and had a big spoiler. Tom wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. + +"That is my car. I got it for my birthday. You can't touch it. It is mine," Lily said. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He thought Lily was selfish. He said, "That is not fair. You have so many cars. Why can't you share? Sharing is good." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, sharing is bad. I own this car. It is only for me. Go away." + +Tom was hurt. He decided to leave. He said, "Fine. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a bad friend." + +Lily did not care. She hugged her car and smiled. She thought she was happy. + +But soon, she felt lonely. She looked around and saw no one to play with. She heard Tom and other kids having fun outside. She realized she had made a mistake. She wanted to say sorry to Tom and share her car. + +She ran outside and found Tom. She said, "Tom, I am sorry. I was selfish. You can play with my car. Do you want to be friends again?" + +Tom was surprised. He saw Lily's car and smiled. He said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and played with the car. They made zoom sounds and laughed. They learned that sharing is better than owning. +Tom liked jazz. Jazz was music with horns and drums and piano. Tom had a record player. He could play jazz records on it. He liked to dance and sing with the jazz. + +One day, Tom saw a man on the street. The man had a horn. He played jazz with the horn. Tom liked the sound. He wanted to record the man. He ran to his house and got his record player. He brought it to the street. + +"Hello, mister," Tom said. "Can I record you? I like your jazz." + +The man smiled. He was rich. He had a big car and a nice suit. He liked jazz too. He liked Tom. + +"Sure, kid," the man said. "You can record me. What's your name?" + +"Tom," Tom said. "Thank you, mister." + +The man played his horn. Tom turned on his record player. He recorded the man. He was happy. He had a new jazz record. He danced and sang with the man. The man was happy too. He had a new friend. He gave Tom a hug. + +"Keep the record, kid," the man said. "And keep loving jazz. Jazz is good for the soul." + +Tom smiled. He thanked the man. He took his record player and his new record. He ran to his house. He played his new record. He loved jazz. Jazz was good for the soul. +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Sara liked the swans. They were white and had long necks. She wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Mom, can I give bread to the swans?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They might bite," Mom said. + +Sara took a piece of bread and walked to the edge of the pond. She saw a big swan swimming near her. She threw the bread to the swan. The swan ate the bread and came closer. Sara smiled and threw another piece of bread. + +But then something bad happened. The swan got angry and hissed at Sara. It opened its mouth and bit Sara's finger. Sara screamed. It hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The swan bit me!" Sara cried. + +Mom and Ben heard Sara's loud scream. They ran to her and saw the swan. Mom scared the swan away and hugged Sara. + +"It's okay, Sara. I'm here. Let me see your finger," Mom said. + +Mom looked at Sara's finger. It was red and had a small mark. Mom kissed it and put a band-aid on it. + +"There, all better. The swan was mean, but you are brave," Mom said. + +Sara stopped crying and smiled. She hugged Mom and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara. And I love you, Ben," Mom said. + +Ben hugged Mom and Sara and said, "I love you, Mom. I love you, Sara. But I don't love the swan." + +They all laughed and went to the playground. They had fun and forgot about the swan. +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house near the park. It looked old and empty. Tom wanted to go inside and see what was there. He urged Mia to come with him. + +Mia was scared. She did not like the house. She said it was dark and cold. She said there might be bad things inside. She said they should stay in the park. But Tom did not listen. He said it would be fun and exciting. He said they would find treasures and secrets. He pulled Mia by the hand and ran to the house. + +They opened the door and went in. It was dark and cold. There were no lights or windows. There were cobwebs and dust. There were broken things and old things. Tom and Mia felt nervous. They heard noises and whispers. They saw shadows and shapes. They thought they saw a spirit. It was white and thin. It had no face or voice. It floated in the air. It came closer and closer. + +Tom and Mia screamed. They were very afraid. They wanted to go back to the park. They wanted to go back to their mommies and daddies. They ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. They could not get out. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had never gone to the house. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished the spirit would go away. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's join the line," Lily says. "We can take turns on the slide." + +"OK," Ben says. They join the line behind some other kids. They wait for their turn. + +Lily sees a pretty flower. It is yellow and red. She likes the flower. She leaves the line and picks the flower. + +"Where are you going?" Ben asks. He is still in the line. + +"I want this flower," Lily says. "It is pretty. I will give it to Mommy." + +"But you will miss your turn," Ben says. "The line is moving. You have to join again." + +Lily looks at the line. It is very long now. She sees the other kids go on the slide. They look happy. She wants to go on the slide too. + +She runs back to the line. She tries to join again. But the other kids say no. + +"You can't join again," they say. "You left the line. You have to wait at the end." + +Lily feels sad. She looks at Ben. He is at the front of the line. He is ready to go on the slide. + +"Ben, can I join you?" Lily asks. "Please, can I go on the slide with you?" + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees her pretty flower. He sees her sad face. He is a good friend. + +"OK," he says. "You can join me. But you have to share the flower with me." + +Lily smiles. She gives Ben the flower. They hold the flower together. They go on the slide together. They have fun. + +They pass the flower to Mommy. Mommy is happy. She hugs them. + +"Thank you for the pretty flower," she says. "And thank you for being good friends." +Lily and Ben were playing in the bath. They had many toys to make bubbles and splash. Lily liked to rub her duck with soap and make it squeak. Ben liked to fill his cup with water and pour it on his head. + +"Look, Lily, I'm a fountain!" Ben said, laughing. + +"You're silly, Ben!" Lily said, giggling. "I'm a doctor. I need to check your duck. Give it to me, please." + +Ben handed his duck to Lily. She rubbed it with her hand and pretended to listen to its heart. + +"Your duck is very healthy, Ben. But it needs a bath too. Let's put it in the drain and see what happens." + +Lily and Ben put their ducks in the drain and watched them spin and disappear. They clapped their hands and cheered. + +"Bye bye, ducks! See you soon!" they said. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, who came to the bathroom. + +"What are you doing, kids? You made a big mess! The drain is clogged with your ducks! You can't put toys in the drain, it's dangerous!" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They didn't know the drain was dangerous. They just wanted to have fun. + +"We're sorry, mom. We won't do it again. Can we have our ducks back?" they asked. + +Mom sighed and smiled. She loved her kids, even when they were silly. She took a plunger and unclogged the drain. She gave the ducks back to Lily and Ben and hugged them. + +"It's okay, kids. I know you didn't mean to. But next time, be careful with the drain. And now, let's get you out of the bath and dry you up. It's time for bed." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said thank you. They got out of the bath and wrapped themselves in towels. They kissed their mom and their ducks good night. They learned a new word today: drain. And they learned not to put toys in it. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a big box of toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, blocks, and animals. She liked to make stories with her toys and pretend they could talk. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her toy lion. She looked in her box, but she could not find it. She looked under her bed, but she could not find it. She looked in her closet, but she could not find it. Where was her toy lion? + +She heard a noise in the hall. She went to see what it was. She saw her baby brother, Sam, crawling on the floor. He had something in his mouth. It was her toy lion! He was chewing on it and making silly sounds. + +Lily ran to Sam and took her toy lion from him. She said, "No, Sam, this is my toy! You cannot have it!" Sam started to cry. He wanted the toy lion. He liked to chew on it and make silly sounds. + +Lily felt sorry for Sam. She did not want to make him cry. She looked at her toy lion. It was wet and dirty from Sam's mouth. She did not want to play with it anymore. She had an idea. She gave Sam her toy lion and said, "Here, Sam, you can have it. But only if you share with me." She took another toy from her box. It was a toy monkey. She said, "Look, Sam, this is a toy monkey. He can be friends with your toy lion. They can crawl and make silly sounds together. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam stopped crying. He smiled at Lily. He liked the toy monkey. He nodded at Lily. He wanted to play with her. Lily and Sam crawled on the floor with their toys. They made stories and pretended they could talk. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big basket of muffins on a bench. They smelled so good and looked so yummy. Lily and Ben felt a strong urge to eat them. + +"Can we have one, please?" they asked the lady who was sitting next to the basket. She was reading a book and did not look up. + +"No, you can't. These are mine. Go away, you rude children!" she snapped. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They thought the lady was very mean. They walked away, but they did not forget the muffins. + +They waited until the lady was busy with her book again. Then they ran back to the bench and grabbed two muffins each. They stuffed them in their mouths and ran away as fast as they could. + +The lady heard the noise and looked up. She saw the twins running away with her muffins. She was furious. She got up and chased them, shouting and waving her book. + +But Lily and Ben were too quick for her. They reached the swings and climbed on them. They swung high and low, laughing and enjoying their muffins. + +They did not see the big dog that was coming towards them. The dog smelled the muffins and wanted some too. He barked and jumped, trying to reach the twins and their treats. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their muffins and screamed for help. The lady saw the dog and ran to the twins. She shooed the dog away and hugged the twins. + +"I'm sorry, I was too harsh with you. You can have some of my muffins, if you want. But you should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong and dangerous," she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said sorry too. They thanked the lady and shared the muffins with her. They learned a lesson and made a new friend. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog barks at them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom says. He is scared of the dog. He holds Lily's hand and they run away. + +But the dog runs after them. It is faster than Tom and Lily. It wants to play, but Tom and Lily do not know that. They think the dog is angry. + +They see a man. The man has a hat and a bag. He is selling mints. Mints are sweet and make your mouth cold. + +"Help us, please!" Tom and Lily say to the man. "The dog is chasing us!" + +The man is clever. He sees the dog and smiles. He takes a mint from his bag and throws it to the dog. The dog stops running and catches the mint. It likes the mint. It wags its tail and licks its lips. + +"See, the dog is not angry. It just wants to play," the man says to Tom and Lily. "Do you want a mint, too?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are not scared anymore. They take a mint from the man and say thank you. They share the mint and make their mouths cold. They laugh and smile. + +The dog comes to them and sniffs them. It wants to be friends. Tom and Lily pet the dog and say hello. They play with the dog in the park. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made a small igloo with snow blocks. They wanted to go inside the igloo and pretend they were explorers. + +"Can we go in the igloo now?" Ben asked Anna. + +"Yes, let's go!" Anna said. They crawled into the igloo and looked around. It was cozy and white inside. They saw some snowflakes falling through a hole in the roof. + +"Look, Ben, snowflakes!" Anna said. She reached out her hand and caught one. It was cold and wet. She showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Ben said. He looked at the snowflake closely. It had many tiny parts that made a shape. He blinked his eyes and saw more shapes. + +"Do you know what they are called?" Anna asked. + +"No, what are they?" Ben asked. + +"They are called crystals. They are like jewels, but made of ice. They are very charming, don't you think?" Anna said. + +"Yes, they are. I like them a lot. Can we keep them?" Ben said. + +"No, we can't. They will melt if we touch them too much. But we can look at them and enjoy them while they last." Anna said. + +"OK, then. Let's look at them and make a wish. Maybe they will come true." Ben said. + +"OK, let's do that. What do you wish for?" Anna asked. + +"I wish for more snow, so we can play more." Ben said. + +"I wish for hot chocolate, so we can warm up." Anna said. + +They closed their eyes and made their wishes. Then they opened them and smiled at each other. They hugged and said thank you to the snowflakes. They crawled out of the igloo and ran back to their house. Their mom was waiting for them with hot chocolate and cookies. They told her about their adventure and their wishes. She smiled and said they were very lucky and clever. They drank their hot chocolate and ate their cookies. They were happy and cozy. They looked out of the window and saw more snow falling. Their wishes had come true. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bush with red berries. Lily wants to pick some berries. She thinks they are pretty. + +"Look, Tom, red berries! Let's get some!" Lily says. + +Tom shakes his head. He knows the berries are bad. His mom told him not to eat them. They can make you sick. + +"No, Lily, don't touch them! They are bad berries! Mom said so!" Tom says. + +Lily does not listen. She reaches for the bush. She wants to see the berries up close. She does not know they have thorns. She pricks her finger. She cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Lily says. + +Tom runs to her. He sees blood on her finger. He feels sorry for her. He hugs her and tries to calm her down. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I told you they are bad berries. They have thorns. They can hurt you. Come on, let's go to mom. She can help you." Tom says. + +Lily nods. She is scared and sad. She holds Tom's hand. They walk to mom. Mom sees Lily's finger. She cleans it and puts a band-aid on it. She kisses Lily and Tom. + +"You are brave, Lily. But you have to listen to Tom. He knows what is good and what is bad. He is your friend. He wants to keep you safe. Next time, don't touch the bad berries, okay?" Mom says. + +Lily and Tom say okay. They hug mom. They learn their lesson. They play with other toys. They stay away from the bad bush. They are happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their bikes. They saw a big truck with a hose and a tank. The truck said "Gas" on the side. + +"What is gas?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is something to make the truck go fast," Ben said. + +They went closer to the truck and saw a man with a hat and a mask. He was putting the hose into a hole in the ground. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" Lily said to the man. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He took off his mask and said, "I am putting gas into the ground. Gas is a kind of air that can make fire. It is very dangerous. You should not touch it or breathe it. It can make you dead." + +"Dead? What is dead?" Ben said. + +"Dead is when you stop moving and talking and feeling. It is very sad. You don't want to be dead," the man said. + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not like the sound of dead. + +"Can we see the gas?" Lily said. + +"No, you can't. The gas is invisible. You can only smell it. It smells bad. Like rotten eggs. Do you want to guess how I know when the tank is full?" the man said. + +"How?" Lily and Ben said. + +The man pointed to a meter on the tank. It had a needle and some numbers. + +"When the needle reaches the red line, it means the tank is full. Then I stop the gas and close the hole. Do you want to help me?" the man said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked to help. They watched the meter and waited for the needle to reach the red line. They counted the numbers out loud. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. It's full!" Lily said. + +"Good job! You are very smart. Now I will close the hole and take the hose back to the truck. You can help me roll it up," the man said. + +Lily and Ben helped the man roll up the hose. They felt proud. They thanked the man and said goodbye. They went back to their bikes and rode away. + +They learned a new word today. Gas. But they did not like it. They liked flowers and birds and candy better. They hoped they would never be dead. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. One day, they saw a big red car parked on the street. Tom said, "Wow, look at that car! It is so shiny and fast. I wish I had a car like that." Sam said, "Me too. Let's go and see it closer." + +They ran to the car and touched it. It felt smooth and cool. They looked inside and saw a lot of buttons and lights. Tom said, "I want to speak to the car. Maybe it can talk back." He opened the door and got in. Sam followed him. They pretended to drive and make noises. + +But they did not know that the car belonged to a mean man who was in the store. He came out and saw them in his car. He was very angry. He shouted, "Hey, you little thieves! Get out of my car right now or I will call the police!" Tom and Sam were scared. They tried to get out, but the door was locked. The mean man had a remote control that locked the car. + +He came to the car and grabbed them. He said, "You are in big trouble. You have no right to touch my car. I will take you to jail and you will stay there for a long time." He dragged them to his car and put them in the back seat. He drove away fast. + +Tom and Sam cried. They wished they had never seen the car. They wished they had stayed at home and played with their own cars. They were very sorry and sad. They looked out the window and saw other kids playing and laughing. They were envious of them. They did not know what would happen to them in jail. They hoped someone would help them. But no one did. The end. +Lily and Ben were making cards for their mom. They had paper, glue, stickers and scissors. Lily cut out a heart shape and glued it on her card. Ben wanted to do the same, but he could not find the scissors. + +"Where are the scissors, Lily?" he asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe you left them on the floor," Lily said. + +Ben looked on the floor, but he did not see the scissors. He saw their dog, Spot, chewing on something. He went closer and saw that Spot had the scissors in his mouth. + +"Spot, no! Drop the scissors!" Ben shouted. + +But Spot did not listen. He ran away with the scissors, wagging his tail. Ben chased after him, but he was too fast. Lily followed them, worried. + +"Ben, be careful! The scissors are sharp!" she warned. + +Ben and Lily ran after Spot, but they could not catch him. Spot ran into the kitchen, where their mom was baking a cake. He jumped on the counter and knocked over the cake. The cake fell on the floor, and Spot licked it. It was delicious. + +"Spot, bad dog! You ruined the cake!" their mom said. + +She saw the scissors in Spot's mouth and took them away. She was angry, but also relieved. She hugged Ben and Lily and said, "I'm glad you're okay. The scissors could have hurt you or Spot. Next time, put them away when you finish using them." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. We made you cards." + +They gave their mom the cards they made. Their mom smiled and said, "Thank you, my sweeties. I love you too. And I love your cards. They are beautiful." + +She gave them a kiss and said, "Let's clean up this mess and make a new cake together." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom." + +They helped their mom clean up the kitchen and make a new cake. They had fun and learned a lesson. They never left the scissors on the floor again. +Ben was very happy. He was going to see the penguins with his mom and dad. He loved penguins. They were black and white and funny. They liked to swim and slide on the ice. + +"Ben, it is time to pack your bag," mom said. "We are leaving soon." + +Ben ran to his room. He opened his bag. He put in his new hat and gloves. They were blue and warm. He also put in his favorite toy. It was a stuffed penguin. He called it Pingo. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" dad asked. + +"Yes, dad. I am ready. I have my bag and Pingo," Ben said. He showed dad his bag and his toy. + +"Good job, Ben. Let's go then. The penguins are waiting for us," dad said. He took Ben's hand and they walked to the car. + +Ben was very excited. He could not wait to see the penguins. He hoped they would like him and Pingo. He smiled and hugged his toy. He was going to have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had a toy phone that could record their voices. They liked to pretend they were talking to different people. + +One day, they decided to record a message for their teacher, Miss Lee. They wanted to say thank you for being a dependable teacher. They also wanted to ask for some chocolate as a reward. + +Lily held the phone and pressed the button. She said, "Hello, Miss Lee. This is Lily and Ben. We want to tell you that you are a very dependable teacher. You always help us learn new things and have fun. We love you very much." + +Then she gave the phone to Ben. Ben said, "Yes, Miss Lee. You are the best teacher ever. We also want to ask you something. Can we please have some chocolate tomorrow? We have been very good and we love chocolate very much." + +They both smiled and pressed the button again. They listened to their message and laughed. They thought Miss Lee would be very happy and proud of them. They hoped she would give them some chocolate. + +They put the phone in their backpack and ran to the bus stop. They waved goodbye to each other and got on their buses. They couldn't wait to see Miss Lee and give her their message. They knew she would listen to it and smile. They knew she was a dependable teacher who loved them too. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Ben and Lily wanted to feed the ducks, so they asked their mom for some bread. + +"Okay, but be careful," their mom said. "Don't go too close to the water. There might be an alligator hiding there." + +"What is an alligator?" Lily asked. + +"An alligator is a big, green animal with sharp teeth and a long tail. It can swim very fast and bite very hard. It is not a regular animal. It is dangerous," their mom explained. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They took some bread and threw it to the ducks. The ducks quacked and ate the bread. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud splash. They looked at the water and saw a big, green head sticking out. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It was an alligator! + +"Run!" their mom shouted. "It's an alligator!" + +Ben and Lily dropped the bread and ran to their mom. The alligator snapped its jaws and chased them. Their mom picked them up and ran to the car. She locked the doors and drove away. + +"Are you okay?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, mom," Ben and Lily said. + +"Thank you for warning us, mom," Ben said. + +"Yes, thank you, mom," Lily said. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you're safe. Next time, we'll go to a different park. One without alligators." +One day, a lion was very hungry. He saw a zebra near a lake and wanted to eat it. He ran fast and jumped on the zebra. But the zebra was not weak. He kicked the lion with his legs and ran away. The lion was hurt and angry. + +He saw a monkey on a tree and wanted to eat it. He climbed the tree and tried to catch the monkey. But the monkey was not weak. He threw a banana at the lion and swung to another tree. The lion fell down and was more hurt and angry. + +He saw a turtle on the grass and wanted to eat it. He walked slowly and bit the turtle. But the turtle was not weak. He hid in his shell and the lion could not open it. The lion was very hurt and very angry. + +He saw a mouse on a rock and wanted to eat it. He crawled to the mouse and opened his mouth. But the mouse was not afraid. He said to the lion, "Why are you so mean? You are big and strong, but you are not happy. You should be kind and share with others. Then you will have friends and be happy." + +The lion was surprised. He said, "But I am hungry and you are small and weak. I can eat you easily." + +The mouse said, "Maybe you can, but you should not. You should accept what you have and be grateful. Look, there is a staff of honey on that bush. You can eat that and be sweet. And I can help you with your wounds and be your friend." + +The lion thought for a moment. He said, "You are right. I have been greedy and rude. I am sorry. I will accept the staff of honey and be sweet. And I will be your friend and be kind." + +The mouse smiled and said, "That is good. Come, I will show you the staff of honey and help you with your wounds." + +The lion and the mouse walked together to the bush. They ate the staff of honey and licked each other's wounds. They became friends and were happy. + +The moral of the story is: You should accept what you have and be grateful. You should be kind and share with others. Then you will have friends and be happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a sandwich for their mom. They found some bread, butter, jam and cheese in the fridge. + +"Let's spread the butter on the bread," Ben said. He took a knife and tried to cut the butter. But the butter was too hard and the knife slipped. Ben dropped the knife and the butter on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The floor is wet and sticky. Mom will be mad." + +Ben picked up the knife and the butter. He put them in the sink. He looked for another knife. He found one in the drawer. He took it and cut a slice of bread. He spread the butter on the bread. He gave it to Lily. + +"Here, you put the jam on it," he said. + +Lily took the bread and the jam. She opened the jam jar. She dipped the knife in the jam. She spread the jam on the butter. She licked the knife. She smiled. + +"Yum, this jam is sweet. I like the taste," she said. + +She put the jam jar back in the fridge. She took the cheese. She cut a piece of cheese. She put it on the jam. She cut another slice of bread. She spread butter on it. She put it on the cheese. She pressed the sandwich together. + +"Look, we made a sandwich," she said. + +She cut the sandwich in half. She gave one half to Ben. She took the other half. They walked to the living room. They saw their mom sitting on the couch. She was reading a book. + +"Mom, we made you a sandwich," Ben said. + +"Really? That's very nice of you," Mom said. She put down her book. She took the sandwich from Ben. She took a bite. She made a face. + +"Ugh, this sandwich is weird. It has butter, jam and cheese. That's a strange mix. How did you come up with that?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They shrugged. + +"We just used what we found," Ben said. + +"We thought you would like it," Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them. + +"I love you, my silly kids. Thank you for trying to make me a sandwich. But next time, maybe ask me what I like first," she said. + +She gave them a kiss. She gave them the sandwich. + +"Here, you can have it. Maybe you will like it better than me," she said. + +Ben and Lily took the sandwich. They ate it. They liked it. They thought it was yummy. They did not mind the wet and sticky floor. They were happy. +Anna loves to brush her hair. She has a pink brush with a flower on it. She brushes her hair every morning and every night. She likes to make her hair shiny and smooth. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a girl with long curly hair. The girl has a purple brush with a star on it. Anna stares at the girl and her brush. She thinks the girl's hair and brush are very pretty. + +"Hi, I'm Lily," the girl says to Anna. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Hi, I'm Anna," Anna says. "Yes, I want to play with you. I like your hair and your brush." + +"Thank you," Lily says. "I like your hair and your brush too. Do you want to brush each other's hair?" + +"Yes, please," Anna says. She gives her brush to Lily and takes Lily's brush. They sit on a bench and brush each other's hair. They talk and laugh and have fun. + +Mom and dad watch them and smile. They are proud of Anna for making a new friend. They think Anna and Lily are very sweet and kind. They are happy to see them play together. +Lily and Sam liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was the microphone. They liked to sing and pretend they were on a big stage. + +One day, they wanted to play with the microphone, but they could not find it. They looked everywhere: under the bed, in the closet, in the toy box. But the microphone was not there. + +"Where is our microphone?" Lily asked Sam. + +"I don't know. Maybe we left it outside?" Sam said. + +They ran to the backyard and searched for the microphone. They saw their dog, Spot, playing with something. It was the microphone! + +"Spot, give us our microphone!" Lily shouted. + +But Spot did not listen. He thought the microphone was a toy for him. He ran away with the microphone in his mouth. + +Lily and Sam chased after him. They tried to catch him, but he was too fast. They needed a way to solve this problem. + +They saw their dad working in the garage. He had a lot of tools and things. Maybe he could help them. + +"Dad, dad, can you help us?" Lily and Sam asked. + +"What's wrong, kids?" their dad asked. + +"Spot took our microphone and he won't give it back. We need to get it from him," Lily said. + +"Hmm, that's a tricky situation. Let me see what I have available," their dad said. + +He looked around and found a rope and a bone. He had an idea. + +"Here, take this rope and this bone. Maybe you can use them to get your microphone back," he said. + +"Thank you, dad!" Lily and Sam said. + +They took the rope and the bone and ran back to the backyard. They saw Spot still playing with the microphone. They had a plan. + +Lily tied one end of the rope to the bone. She threw the bone to Spot. Spot saw the bone and dropped the microphone. He ran to the bone and picked it up. + +Sam grabbed the other end of the rope. He pulled the rope and the bone. Spot followed the bone. He did not notice the microphone. + +Lily ran to the microphone and picked it up. She was happy. + +"Yay, we got our microphone back!" she said. + +Sam joined her and they hugged. They were happy. + +"Good job, kids! You solved the problem!" their dad said. + +He was proud of them. + +Lily and Sam thanked their dad. They went to their room and played with their microphone. They sang and pretended they were on a big stage. They had fun. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the pool. They had fun splashing each other with water. They also liked to swim and dive and float. They wore hats and sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun. + +One day, Tom saw a big frog in the pool. He wanted to catch it and show it to Lily. He swam closer and reached out his hand. But the frog was faster and jumped away. Tom followed the frog and did not see the edge of the pool. He hit his head and felt a lot of pain. + +Lily heard Tom cry and saw blood in the water. She was very worried. She shouted for help and ran to get their mom. Their mom came quickly and saw what happened. She called an emergency number and wrapped a towel around Tom's head. She told Lily to stay calm and that Tom would be okay. + +Soon, a big truck with lights and sirens came. It was an ambulance. Two people in white clothes got out and put Tom on a stretcher. They checked his head and gave him a bandage. They told Tom he was brave and that they would take him to the hospital. They also told Lily she was a good sister and that she could come with them. + +Tom and Lily held hands as they got into the ambulance. They were scared, but they knew their mom was with them and that the people in white clothes would help them. They hoped the frog was okay too. They told each other they loved each other and that everything would be fine. +Lila loved to play outside, but today it was raining. She looked out the window and saw big drops of water falling from the sky. She felt sad and bored. She wanted to run and jump and have fun. + +She heard a knock on the door. She opened it and saw a boy with a big smile. He had a yellow coat and boots. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I live next door. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila smiled back. She said, "Yes, I do. But it's raining. We can't play outside." + +Ben said, "We can play in the rain. It's fun. We can splash and make mud pies and look for rainbows. Come on, I'll show you." + +Lila put on her coat and boots and followed Ben outside. She felt the rain on her face and hair. She laughed and splashed and made mud pies with Ben. She saw a rainbow in the sky. She felt happy and excited. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You have a strong spirit. You make me happy." + +Ben said, "You're welcome, Lila. You have a strong spirit too. You make me happy too. Let's be friends." + +Lila and Ben played in the rain until the sun came out. They hugged and went back to their houses. They waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow." They were happy and had a new friend. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big pond with many frogs. They want to catch a frog and take it home. + +"Look, Ben, there is a green frog on that rock!" Anna says. She runs to the pond and tries to grab the frog. But the frog is not real. It is fake. It is made of plastic. It does not move or croak. + +"Ha ha, Anna, you are silly!" Ben laughs. He sees a sign next to the pond. The sign says: "Do not touch the frogs. They are fake. They are for decoration." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She throws the fake frog into the water. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She wants to leave. + +"Anna, wait, I am sorry!" Ben says. He runs after Anna. He wants to say sorry and make her happy. He sees a real frog on the grass. He picks it up and shows it to Anna. "Look, Anna, this is a real frog. It is not fake. It is soft and wet. Do you want to touch it?" + +Anna stops and looks at Ben. She sees the real frog in his hand. She smiles and nods. She touches the frog gently. It feels nice. She forgives Ben. They are friends again. + +They play with the real frog for a while. They make it hop and croak. They have fun. But they do not take it home. They leave it in the park. They know the frog is happy there. They say goodbye to the frog and go home. They are happy too. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to look inside. + +"Maybe there is a treasure in the hole," said Lily. + +"Or a monster," said Tom. + +They went closer to the hole. They saw something shiny. It was a necklace with a red stone. + +"I want it," said Lily. She tried to reach the necklace. But the hole was too deep. + +"Let me help you," said Tom. He lifted Lily by her arms. He pushed her into the hole. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Lily cried. "You are rude! Let me out!" + +But Tom did not let her out. He laughed. He took the necklace. He ran away. + +Lily was stuck in the hole. She was scared and sad. She shouted for help. But no one heard her. She wished she had a friend. But she only had a rude brother. +Sam and Ben like to play with their toy alligator. They make it swim in the tub, bite their socks, and roar at their mom. But sometimes, they make a big mess with their toy alligator. They splash water on the floor, throw socks everywhere, and scare their mom with loud noises. + +One day, their mom says, "Boys, I have to work on the computer. Please play quietly with your toy alligator and do not make a mess. I will be back soon." + +Sam and Ben nod and say, "Okay, mom." They take their toy alligator to their room and close the door. They think of a new game to play with their toy alligator. They pretend it is a doctor and they are its patients. They wrap it with bandages, give it a stethoscope, and make it check their hearts. + +But they also make a big mess with their toy alligator. They tear the bandages, drop the stethoscope, and knock over their books. Their room looks like a hospital gone wrong. + +Soon, their mom comes back and opens the door. She sees the messy room and the toy alligator in a doctor coat. She gasps and says, "Boys, what have you done? This is a huge mess! You did not listen to me. You have to clean up this mess right now." + +Sam and Ben look at their mom and say, "Sorry, mom. We were just playing with our toy alligator. It is a doctor and it was helping us." + +Their mom sighs and says, "Well, your toy alligator is a very messy doctor. And you are very messy patients. You have to learn to play nicely and not make a mess. Now, help me clean up this mess and put your toy alligator away." + +Sam and Ben say, "Okay, mom." They help their mom clean up the mess and put their toy alligator away. They hug their mom and say, "We love you, mom. And we love our toy alligator. But we will not make a mess with it again." + +Their mom smiles and says, "I love you too, boys. And I love your toy alligator. But please, next time, play quietly and do not make a mess." +Sara and Lily are best friends. They like to play with dolls and dress up. One day, they go to the store with Sara's mom. They see a cute dress with flowers and ribbons. Sara wants to buy it for the dance at school. + +"Mom, can I have this dress?" Sara asks. + +"Sorry, honey, we don't have enough money for that dress. Maybe next time," Sara's mom says. + +Sara feels sad. She really likes the dress. She looks at Lily. Lily smiles and points to another dress. It is pink and sparkly. Lily likes it a lot. + +"Look, Sara, this dress is nice too. And it is cheaper. Maybe you can buy this one," Lily says. + +Sara looks at the pink dress. She does not like it. She thinks it is too bright and too girly. She wants the cute dress with flowers and ribbons. She feels angry at Lily. She thinks Lily is trying to take her dress. + +"No, I don't want that dress. I want this dress. It is mine. Go away, Lily. You are not my friend," Sara says. + +Lily feels hurt. She does not understand why Sara is so mean. She only wanted to help. She starts to cry. She runs away from Sara and the store. + +Sara's mom sees what happens. She is very disappointed in Sara. She scolds Sara for being rude and selfish. She says Sara cannot buy any dress. She says Sara has to apologize to Lily. She says Sara cannot go to the dance. + +Sara feels sorry. She realizes she made a big mistake. She wants to say sorry to Lily. She wants to be friends again. She wants to go to the dance. But it is too late. Lily is gone. The store is closed. The dance is over. Sara is alone. +Tommy was a big boy. He had a new baby sister, Lily. Mommy and Daddy said he had to be nice to Lily and help them. But Tommy did not like Lily. She was loud and smelly and took Mommy and Daddy away from him. + +One day, Tommy was playing with his cars in his room. He heard Lily crying in her crib. He went to see what was wrong. He saw Lily had dropped her teddy bear on the floor. She was reaching for it and making a fuss. + +Tommy picked up the teddy bear and stared at it. He liked teddy bears. He wanted to keep it for himself. He thought Lily had too many toys. He turned to leave with the teddy bear. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" Mommy asked. She had come to check on Lily. She saw Tommy holding the teddy bear. + +"I want this teddy bear," Tommy said. He was bossy. He did not want to share. + +"No, Tommy, that's Lily's teddy bear. You have your own teddy bear. Give it back to her, please," Mommy said. She was firm. She did not like Tommy being mean. + +Tommy pouted. He did not want to give it back. He thought Mommy loved Lily more than him. He threw the teddy bear into the crib. It hit Lily on the head. Lily started to cry louder. + +"Tommy, that's not nice. You hurt Lily. Say sorry to her, now," Mommy said. She was angry. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +Tommy felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He saw Lily had a red mark on her head. He felt sorry for her. He went to the crib and said sorry to Lily. He gave her a kiss on the head. + +Lily stopped crying. She smiled at Tommy. She reached for his hand. She gave him a squeeze. + +Tommy smiled back. He felt happy. He realized Lily was not so bad. He decided to be nice to her. He said to Mommy, "Can I play with Lily?" + +Mommy smiled too. She felt proud. She said to Tommy, "Yes, you can play with Lily. But be gentle and kind. She is your sister and she loves you." + +Tommy nodded. He took Lily's teddy bear and gave it to her. He said to Lily, "Here, Lily, this is your teddy bear. Do you want to play with my cars?" + +Lily nodded. She took the teddy bear and the car. She said to Tommy, "Thank you, Tommy. You are a good brother." + +Tommy and Lily played together. They had fun. They laughed and hugged. Mommy watched them. She was happy. She loved them both. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. One day, they are bored. They want to do something new. + +"Let's cook something!" Ben says. He has an idea. He sees a box of matches on the shelf. He takes it and opens it. He shows it to Anna. "Look, we can make fire!" + +Anna is scared. She knows fire is dangerous. She shakes her head. "No, Ben, that is bad. Mommy and Daddy will be angry. Fire can hurt us and the room." + +Ben does not listen. He thinks he is brave. He wants to have fun. He strikes a match and lights it. He laughs. He throws it on the bed. The bed catches fire. The fire grows bigger and bigger. + +Anna screams. She runs to the door. She tries to open it. But it is locked. Mommy and Daddy are not home. They went to the store. They forgot to leave the key. Anna and Ben are trapped in the room. The fire is everywhere. They are very scared. They cry for help. But no one hears them. The fire burns them and the room. They die. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big trampoline that they could spring on and have fun. Sometimes they played nice games, like pretending to be birds or stars. But sometimes they played naughty games, like throwing mud or pulling hair. + +One day, their mom told them to share the trampoline and take turns. Anna and Ben had different opinions about this. Anna wanted to spring first, because she said she was older by two minutes. Ben wanted to spring first, because he said he was stronger and faster. They started to argue and shout. + +Mom heard them and came to the garden. She was not happy. She said, "Anna and Ben, you are being naughty. You need to learn to share and be kind. If you can't agree, then no one can spring on the trampoline. You have to sit on the bench and think about your actions." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to sit on the bench. They wanted to spring on the trampoline and have fun. They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, twin. We will share and be kind. Can we spring on the trampoline now?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only if you promise to listen to each other's opinions and take turns. And no more naughty games, okay?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and hugged. They said, "We promise, mom. We love you. And we love each other." Then they ran to the trampoline and started to spring on it. They played nice games, like pretending to be flowers or rainbows. They had a lot of fun. And mom was happy. +Lily liked to play with yarn. She had many colors of yarn in her box. She made yarn dolls, yarn bracelets, and yarn pictures. She was very happy with her yarn. + +One day, she saw a new pair of scissors on the table. They were shiny and sharp. She wanted to try them. She took the scissors and went to her box. She cut some yarn and made a snip sound. She liked the sound. She cut more yarn and made more snips. She did not notice that she was cutting all her yarn into small pieces. + +Soon, her box was full of small pieces of yarn. She could not make anything with them. She felt sad. She had ruined her yarn. She wished she had not cut it. + +She heard her mom coming. She hid the scissors under her pillow. She hoped her mom would not see them. + +Her mom came into her room. She saw the box of small pieces of yarn. She was surprised and angry. She asked Lily, "What did you do with your yarn?" + +Lily did not answer. She looked down. She felt guilty. + +Her mom said, "Did you cut your yarn with the scissors?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to try the scissors. I did not mean to cut all my yarn." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you should not play with scissors. They are dangerous. You could hurt yourself or others. And you should not waste your yarn. You worked hard to make things with it. You should be careful and respectful with your things." + +Lily said, "I know, mom. I was wrong. I won't do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, ask me before you use something that is not yours. And be happy with what you have. You don't need scissors to have fun with your yarn." + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too. Come on, let's see if we can fix some of your yarn." + +They hugged and went to the table. They tried to tie some of the small pieces of yarn together. They made a new yarn doll. It was not as pretty as the old one, but it was still cute. Lily smiled. She learned her lesson. She decided to never cut her yarn again. +Sara and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make yummy food. Sara has a big pot and Tom has a wooden spoon. They put water and salt and carrots and peas in the pot. They want to cook soup. + +"Soup is ready!" Sara says. "We need to turn on the fire." + +She looks at the stove. There are four knobs on the stove. Each knob has a picture of a flame. Sara thinks the knobs can make fire. She tries to turn one knob, but it is too hard. She asks Tom for help. + +"Tom, can you turn this knob?" she says. "It is too hard for me." + +Tom comes over and looks at the knob. He sees that it is closed. He knows that closed means no fire. He wants to make fire. He uses both hands and twists the knob. He hears a click and sees a spark. He smiles. + +"I did it!" he says. "I made fire!" + +He turns the knob more and sees a big flame. He is happy. He thinks the soup will cook faster. + +"Look, Sara, fire!" he says. "Now the soup will be hot and yummy!" + +Sara looks at the flame. She is scared. She thinks the flame is too big. She thinks the flame can hurt them. She wants to turn off the fire. She grabs Tom's hand and pulls him away. + +"Tom, no!" she says. "The fire is too big! It is dangerous! We need to turn it off!" + +She points at the knob. She wants Tom to turn it back. She says "open" means fire and "closed" means no fire. She hopes Tom understands. + +"Tom, please, turn the knob back!" she says. "Make it closed! Make the fire go away!" +Ben likes to play with his cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He makes them zoom and crash on the floor. He likes to touch them and feel their wheels and doors. + +One day, he finds a new car in his toy box. It is shiny and red and has a big engine. Ben thinks it is the best car ever. He wants to play with it all the time. He replaces his old cars with the new one. He does not touch them anymore. + +But the new car is not very nice. It is loud and hard and hurts Ben's fingers. It does not zoom and crash well. It gets stuck and breaks. Ben is sad and angry. He misses his old cars. + +He looks for his old cars in his toy box. But he cannot find them. He has thrown them away. He feels sorry and bad. He wishes he had not replaced his old cars with the new one. + +He hears a knock on the door. It is his friend Lily. She has a big smile and a bag. She says she has a surprise for Ben. She opens the bag and shows him his old cars. She says she found them in the trash and cleaned them. She says she knows Ben loves his cars and wants to share them with him. + +Ben is happy and grateful. He hugs Lily and thanks her. He takes his old cars and plays with them. He touches them and feels their wheels and doors. He makes them zoom and crash on the floor. He likes them more than the new car. He learns that old things can be better than new things. He learns to be careful and kind with his toys and his friends. +Jill and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big barrel near the slide. It was brown and round and had a hole on the side. + +"Let's go inside the barrel," Tom said. "It will be fun." + +Jill was not sure. She was afraid of the dark and the barrel looked dirty. "I don't want to go inside," she said. "It might be scary." + +Tom smiled and held her hand. "Don't be scared," he said. "I will go with you. You can trust me. I am your friend." + +Jill looked at Tom. He was nice and brave and had blue eyes. She liked him. She nodded and followed him to the barrel. They crawled inside the hole and found a surprise. + +The barrel was not empty. It was full of pretty things. There were balls and dolls and books and crayons. There were also hats and scarves and gloves and socks. There were even cookies and juice and candy and gum. + +"Wow," Jill said. "This is amazing. Who put all these things here?" + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know," he said. "Maybe someone nice. Maybe they wanted to share with us." + +Jill and Tom were very happy. They played with the pretty things and ate the yummy things. They forgot about the time and the park and the slide. They only cared about the barrel and each other. They were the best friends in the world. +Lily and Ben love to swim in the pool. They have a game where they dive for toys. Lily has a yellow duck and Ben has a blue fish. They throw the toys in the water and then dive to get them. + +One day, they see a new toy in the pool. It is a big ball with many spots. It is red and green and purple and orange. Lily and Ben think it is perfect. They want to dive for it. + +They take turns to throw the ball and dive. Lily throws the ball first. She dives and swims fast. She grabs the ball and comes up. She is happy. She gives the ball to Ben. + +Ben throws the ball next. He dives and swims fast. He looks for the ball. He sees it near the bottom. He reaches for it. But then he sees something else. It is a frog. It is green and has spots too. It is sitting on the ball. + +Ben is scared. He does not like frogs. He swims up quickly. He tells Lily what he saw. Lily does not believe him. She thinks he is joking. She wants to see the frog. + +She throws the ball again. She dives and swims fast. She sees the ball and the frog. She is not scared. She thinks the frog is cute. She says hello to the frog. The frog says ribbit. Lily smiles. She takes the ball and the frog. She comes up. + +She shows Ben the frog. Ben is surprised. He sees that the frog is not so bad. He says hello to the frog too. The frog says ribbit. Ben smiles. He asks Lily if they can share the ball and the frog. Lily says yes. They are happy. They have a new friend. They play with the ball and the frog. They have fun. They love to dive. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big jar of cookies that Mom had baked for them. They wanted to eat some, but Mom said they had to wait until after lunch. + +"Can we have one cookie now, Mom?" Lily asked. "Please?" + +Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, sweetie. You have to delay your snack. If you eat cookies now, you won't be hungry for your sandwich and carrot sticks. And cookies are not good for your teeth." + +Ben pouted. He really wanted a cookie. He saw the jar on the counter. It was not too high. He had an idea. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. He was not careful. He knocked over the jar and it fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Cookies and glass were everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and Ben on the chair. She was angry and scared. "Ben, what did you do? That was very naughty and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or Lily. Get down from there right now!" + +Ben was sorry. He knew he had made a mistake. He got down from the chair and looked at Mom. He had tears in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted a cookie. I didn't mean to break the jar." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she was also gentle. She hugged Ben and Lily. "I know, honey. But you have to listen to me. Cookies are a treat, not a meal. And you have to be careful with glass. It can cut you and make you bleed. Now we have to clean up this mess and throw away the cookies. They are not safe to eat anymore." + +Lily and Ben helped Mom clean up the kitchen. They threw away the cookies and the glass. They swept the floor and wiped the counter. They were sad, but they learned their lesson. They said sorry to Mom again and gave her a kiss. + +Mom smiled and kissed them back. "It's okay, my loves. I forgive you. But next time, please delay your snack and be careful with the jar. Now, who wants a sandwich and carrot sticks?" +Sara liked to walk with her mom and dad in the city. She saw many big things, like cars, buses, and buildings. She also saw many colorful things, like flowers, balloons, and billboards. Billboards were very big pictures on the walls that told people about things to buy or do. + +One day, Sara saw a billboard that had a picture of a cat. The cat was white and fluffy, and it had a pink bow on its head. Sara loved cats, and she wanted to see the cat better. She asked her mom and dad to stop and let her look at the cat. + +But her mom and dad said no. They said they had to hurry, because they had to go to the store and buy some food. They said the cat was not real, and it was too high for Sara to see. They said Sara had to hold their hands and walk with them. + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not want to go to the store. She wanted to see the cat. She thought the cat was real, and it was looking at her. She wanted to talk to the cat and pet it. She wanted to be independent, like the cat. + +So Sara did a bad thing. She let go of her mom and dad's hands, and she ran to the wall where the billboard was. She tried to climb the wall, but it was too hard and slippery. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry, and they ran to her. They were scared and worried. They knelt down and hugged her. They checked her knee, and they saw it was bleeding. They said they were sorry, and they loved her. They said they would take her to the doctor, and then they would buy her a toy cat. + +Sara stopped crying, and she said she was sorry too. She said she loved them, and she did not want to run away. She said she learned her lesson, and she would not try to climb the wall again. She said she was happy to have a toy cat, and she would take good care of it. She said she was still independent, but she also needed her mom and dad. +Tom and Sue like to travel. They have a big book with many prints of different places. They look at the prints and say where they want to go. + +"Look, Sue, this is a print of a big mountain. It has snow on top and trees at the bottom. Do you want to go there?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom, I want to go there. It looks very pretty and cold. Maybe we can make a snowman and slide on the snow," Sue says. + +They pack their bags and tell their mom and dad. Their mom and dad say they can go, but they have to be careful and stay together. They give them a map and a phone. They say they will call them when they get there. + +Tom and Sue take a bus to the train station. They find the train that goes to the mountain. They show their tickets and get on the train. They find a seat by the window and look at the prints in their book. They see the mountain getting closer and closer. + +"Wow, Sue, look, we are almost there. The mountain is very big and white. I can see the snow shining in the sun. Are you excited?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom, I am very excited. I can't wait to play in the snow and see the trees. Maybe we will see some animals too. Do you think there are bears or deer or rabbits?" Sue asks. + +They get off the train and walk to the cabin. They see a sign that says "Available". They knock on the door and a nice lady opens it. She says they can stay in the cabin for two nights. She gives them the key and some blankets. She says there is a fireplace and a kitchen and a bathroom. She says they can use the sleds and the skis and the snowshoes. She says they can have fun, but they have to be safe and warm. + +Tom and Sue thank the lady and go inside the cabin. They put their bags and their book on the bed. They put on their coats and their hats and their gloves and their boots. They take the sleds and the skis and the snowshoes. They go outside and see the snow and the trees and the sky. They smile and hug each other. They say they are happy to travel and see new places. They say they love each other and their mom and dad. They say they are ready to have fun. +Tom and Anna like to play with their cart. They put their toys and books in the cart and push it around the yard. Sometimes they pretend the cart is a car or a train or a boat. + +One day, they decide to make a race with their cart. They draw a line with a stick and say, "This is the start. This is the end. The first one to reach the end wins." They put their cart behind the start line and get ready to run. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Tom," Anna says. + +"Okay, let's go!" Tom says and they both start to push their cart as fast as they can. + +But the race is not easy. The cart is heavy and the yard is bumpy. Tom and Anna have to push hard and avoid the rocks and the holes. They also have to be careful not to bump into each other or the fence. + +Tom is a little bit faster than Anna. He is almost at the end when he sees a big puddle. He thinks, "I can go through the puddle. It will be fun." He pushes his cart into the water and splashes. + +But the puddle is deeper than he thought. The water slows down his cart and makes it muddy. He tries to push harder, but his feet slip and he falls. + +Anna sees Tom fall and stops. She thinks, "I can help Tom. He is my friend." She leaves her cart and runs to Tom. She helps him get up and says, "Are you okay, Tom?" + +"Yes, I am okay, Anna. Thank you," Tom says. He looks at his cart and says, "But my cart is not okay. It is wet and dirty. I can't finish the race." + +Anna looks at her cart and says, "My cart is okay. It is dry and clean. I can finish the race. But I don't want to finish without you. You are my friend." + +Tom smiles and says, "You are my friend too, Anna. You are very kind. How about we finish the race together?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, let's finish the race together. That will be more fun." + +They take their carts and walk to the end line. They cross it at the same time and say, "We did it! We finished the race!" + +They hug and laugh. They don't care who won or lost. They are happy to play with their cart and their friend. The race was difficult, but they finished it together. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a wallet on the bench. The wallet is black and has many cards and money inside. + +"Wow, look what we found!" Tom says. He opens the wallet and sees the cards and money. "This is a lot of money. We can buy many toys and candy with this." + +"No, Tom, we can't keep the wallet. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they are looking for it. We should give it back." Sam says. He is a good boy and knows how to share. + +"But how do we find the owner? Maybe they are gone. Maybe they don't care. Maybe they have more money." Tom says. He is a greedy boy and wants to keep the wallet. + +"Let's ask the lady over there. She works in the park. Maybe she knows who lost the wallet." Sam says. He points to a lady in a blue uniform. She has a badge and a walkie-talkie. + +"OK, fine. But let's hide the wallet first. We don't want anyone to see it and take it from us." Tom says. He puts the wallet in his pocket and zips it up. He thinks he is smart and clever. + +They walk to the lady and say hello. The lady smiles and says hello back. She asks them what they are doing in the park. + +"We are playing and having fun. We like the park. It is big and green and has many slides and swings." Sam says. + +"That's nice. I'm glad you are enjoying the park. It is a beautiful day." The lady says. + +"Excuse me, lady, can we ask you something?" Sam says. + +"Sure, what is it?" The lady says. + +"Do you know who lost this wallet?" Sam says. He takes the wallet out of Tom's pocket and shows it to the lady. + +The lady gasps and says, "Oh my goodness, that's my wallet! I've been looking for it everywhere. Thank you so much for finding it and bringing it to me. You are very honest and kind boys." + +She takes the wallet and hugs Sam. She gives him a candy and a sticker. She looks at Tom and says, "And you, young man, you should learn to be more like your friend. It is not nice to keep something that is not yours. You should always tell the truth and do the right thing." + +She gives Tom a candy and a sticker too, but she does not hug him. She says, "I hope you learned your lesson today. Now, go and play some more, but be careful and respectful." + +Tom and Sam say goodbye to the lady and walk away. Tom feels ashamed and sorry. He says, "You were right, Sam. We should have given the wallet back right away. I was wrong and selfish. I'm sorry." + +Sam says, "It's OK, Tom. Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is that you admit it and apologize. I forgive you. You are still my friend." + +They hug and smile. They go back to the slides and swings and have more fun. They share their candy and stickers. They are happy. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and whistle songs. But sometimes they do not behave. They make a mess and do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go to the store. They ask Anna and Ben to behave and stay with Grandma. Grandma is nice and gives them cookies and milk. But Anna and Ben are bored. They want to play with their toys and whistle songs. + +They go to their room and take out all their toys. They whistle loud and throw their toys around. They do not hear Grandma calling them. They do not see the big hole in the floor. Ben steps on the hole and falls down. He cries and hurts his leg. + +Anna is scared. She runs to Grandma and tells her what happened. Grandma is angry and worried. She goes to the hole and helps Ben out. She puts a bandage on his leg and hugs him. She tells Anna and Ben that they did not behave. They made a mess and did not listen. They could have been hurt more. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry to Grandma and Mom and Dad. They help Grandma clean up the mess. They do not whistle or play with their toys. They sit quietly and read a book. They learn to behave and be careful. They hope Ben's leg will fit soon. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. One day, they find a photo in a drawer. It is a photo of a man and a woman. The man is bald and has a big smile. The woman has long hair and a pretty dress. + +"Who are they?" Sam asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are our grandparents," Tom says. + +"Let's ask Mom," Sam says. + +They run to the living room, where Mom is reading a book. They show her the photo. + +"Mom, who are they?" Sam asks. + +Mom looks at the photo and turns pale. She drops the book and starts to cry. + +"Where did you find this?" Mom asks. + +"In the drawer," Tom says. + +Mom grabs the photo and tears it in half. She throws it in the trash. + +"Never look at this again!" Mom yells. + +Sam and Tom are scared and confused. They don't understand why Mom is angry and sad. They stare at Mom, who stares at the trash. They wish they never found the photo. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Look, a dog!" Sara says. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Sara. We don't know the dog. It might bite us. Mommy always warns us to be careful with strange dogs." + +Sara pouts. "But it looks so cute and soft. Maybe it is friendly. Maybe it wants to play with us." + +She starts to walk towards the dog. Ben grabs her hand. "Sara, no! Wait! Don't go near the dog. It might be angry or scared. We should ask the owner first." + +But there is no owner in sight. The dog is alone in the park. It sees Sara and Ben. It growls and barks. It shows its teeth. It is not a friendly dog. It is a mean dog. + +Sara and Ben are afraid. They run away from the dog. They run to the other side of the park. They find a bench and sit down. They hug each other. They are safe. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. You were right. We should not pet the dog. It was a bad idea. It was not an original idea. It was a silly idea." Sara says. + +Ben smiles. "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are okay. You are my sister. I love you. Next time, we will listen to Mommy. She knows best. She is original. She is smart. She is kind." Ben says. + +They hold hands and wait for Mommy to come. They hope she will bring them ice cream. They hope the dog will go away. They hope they will have fun in the park again. +Lily liked to help her mom bake. She liked to mix the flour and the eggs and the sugar. She liked to smell the sweet cake in the oven. She liked to eat a slice with some milk. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store. She told Lily to stay in the living room and play with her toys. She warned Lily not to go to the kitchen. She said the oven was hot and the shelf was high. + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see the cake. She sneaked to the kitchen. She climbed on a chair. She reached for the shelf. She saw the cake. It looked yummy. + +But she did not see the cat. The cat was on the shelf too. The cat did not like Lily. The cat hissed and scratched. Lily screamed and fell. The cake fell too. It landed on Lily's head. + +Her mom came back. She heard the noise. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw Lily and the cat and the cake. She was angry and worried. She hugged Lily and checked her for hurts. She scolded the cat and put it outside. She cleaned the kitchen and threw away the cake. + +She told Lily she was sorry. She said she should have locked the door. She said she loved her. She said they could bake another cake. She said they had to be careful and listen. Lily said she was sorry too. She said she learned her lesson. She said she loved her mom. She said she still liked to bake. They smiled and hugged. They went to the living room and played with her toys. They waited for dad to come home. They hoped he would bring some ice cream. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore. One day, she saw her mom's purse on the sofa. She wondered what was inside. She decided to peek. + +She opened the purse and saw many things. She saw a phone, a wallet, a key, a lipstick, and a tissue. She took out the phone and pressed some buttons. It made a noise. She giggled. + +Then she heard her mom's voice. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +Lily turned around and saw her mom standing in the door. She felt scared. She quickly put the phone back in the purse and closed it. + +"I was just looking, mom," Lily said. + +"Looking at what?" her mom asked. + +"Your purse," Lily said. + +"My purse? Why were you looking at my purse?" her mom asked. + +"I was curious, mom. I wanted to guess what was inside," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I understand, Lily. You are a curious girl. But you should not touch my purse without asking. Some things are not for you to play with. They are important and delicate. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. "I'm sorry, mom. I won't touch your purse again," she said. + +Her mom kissed her. "It's okay, Lily. I love you. How about we play a guessing game together? I will show you something from my purse and you will guess what it is. Does that sound fun?" she said. + +Lily smiled. "Yes, mom. That sounds fun. I like guessing games," she said. + +Her mom took out the lipstick and showed it to Lily. "What is this?" she asked. + +Lily looked at it and said, "It is a crayon for your lips!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's right, Lily. It is a crayon for my lips. It is called lipstick. I use it to make my lips look pretty. Do you want to try some?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, mom. I want to try some. Can I?" she asked. + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. You can try some. But only a little bit. And only for today. It is not for everyday use. Okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom." + +Her mom applied some lipstick on Lily's lips and said, "There you go, Lily. You look beautiful. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I like it, mom. I look like you!" + +Her mom said, "You do, Lily. You do. You are my beautiful girl. And I love you very much." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +They smiled and continued to play the guessing game with the other things in the purse. They had a lot of fun. And Lily learned a lot of new things. She was a curious girl who liked to explore. But she also learned to respect her mom's things and to ask before touching. She was a good girl. And her mom was proud of her. +Sara and Ben went to the circus with their mom and dad. They saw many animals and people doing funny and amazing things. Sara liked the horses and Ben liked the lions. They also liked the clowns, who made them laugh with their jokes and tricks. + +One of the clowns had a big red nose and a colorful hat. He came close to Sara and Ben and gave them a balloon each. Sara got a pink balloon and Ben got a blue balloon. They said thank you and smiled. + +The clown said, "You are very welcome, my beautiful friends. But be careful with your balloons. They are very special. They can fly very high, but they can also pop very easily. Do you know what makes them pop?" + +Sara and Ben shook their heads. They did not know. + +The clown said, "Well, there are many things that can make them pop. Sharp things, like needles or scissors. Hot things, like fire or candles. And loud things, like horns or sirens. So you have to keep your balloons away from those things. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They understood. + +The clown said, "Good. I'm glad you understand. I'm warning you because I don't want you to lose your balloons. They are very precious. Just like you. Now, enjoy the rest of the show. And remember, be careful with your balloons." + +Sara and Ben said, "Okay. We will. Thank you, clown." + +The clown said, "You're welcome. Bye bye, beautiful friends." + +He waved and walked away. Sara and Ben waved back and held their balloons tightly. They were happy and excited. They watched the rest of the show and had a lot of fun. They did not let their balloons pop. They kept them safe and sound. +Lily and Tom are twins. They share a room. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to tidy up. Every night, their mom tells them to put their toys away before they go to sleep. But they do not listen. They leave their toys on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelf. + +One night, mom has a surprise for them. She says, "Lily and Tom, I have a game for you. If you can tidy up your room in ten minutes, you will get a prize. But if you do not, you will get no prize. Do you want to play?" Lily and Tom nod. They like prizes. They wonder what the prize is. + +They start to tidy up their room. They pick up their toys and put them in the toy box. They make their bed. They arrange their books. They work fast and hard. They help each other. They want to succeed. They want to win the prize. + +Mom watches them with a smile. She is proud of them. She sees that they are almost done. She says, "You have one minute left. Hurry up!" Lily and Tom hurry up. They finish tidying up their room. They look around. Their room is tidy. They are happy. + +Mom says, "You did it! You succeeded! You tidied up your room in ten minutes. You are very good. You deserve a prize. Do you want to know what the prize is?" Lily and Tom nod. They are curious. They hope the prize is something fun. + +Mom says, "The prize is... a wake! Tomorrow, you can wake up later than usual. You can sleep more. You can have a lazy morning. You can have breakfast in bed. You can watch cartoons. You can play with your toys. You can do whatever you want. How do you like that?" Lily and Tom clap. They like that. They love a wake. They hug mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you. We love our prize. We love our tidy room. We will tidy up every night. We promise." Mom hugs them back. She says, "You are welcome, my sweeties. I love you too. Now, go to sleep. Have sweet dreams. Enjoy your wake tomorrow." Lily and Tom go to sleep. They are happy. They are excited. They are tired. They sleep well. They dream of their wake. +Lily loved to play with her doll, Anna. Anna had a pretty dress, long hair and blue eyes. Lily took Anna everywhere with her, even to bed. One day, Lily and Anna went to the park with Mommy. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She climbed up the ladder with Anna in her arms. + +"Be careful, Lily," Mommy said. "Anna is fragile. She might break if you drop her." + +Lily nodded, but she was not careful. She slid down the slide too fast and Anna flew out of her arms. Anna landed on the ground with a loud crack. Lily ran to pick her up, but she saw that Anna's arm was broken. Lily started to cry. + +"Mommy, Mommy, Anna is broken! Can you fix her?" Lily sobbed. + +Mommy hugged Lily and looked at Anna. She saw that Anna's arm was not just broken, but also split in two pieces. She shook her head. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, but I can't fix Anna. She is too fragile. Maybe we can find a new doll for you next season, when it is your birthday." + +Lily cried harder. She did not want a new doll. She wanted Anna. She loved Anna. She wished she had been more careful with her. + +The moral of the story is: We should take good care of our toys and not be reckless with them. They are fragile and can break easily. We might lose them forever if we are not careful. +Lily and Ben are playing in the backyard. They have a big truck and a small pot. They pretend to cook soup with grass and dirt. + +"Yum, yum, soup is ready!" Lily says. She puts some soup in a cup and gives it to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. He pretends to sip the soup. "This is the best soup ever!" + +They hear a loud honk. They look up and see a big yellow truck on the street. It has a funny face and a long nose. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Ben says. He runs to the fence to see it better. + +"Hi, truck!" Lily says. She waves to the truck. + +The truck honks again and winks at them. It has a silly voice. + +"Hello, kids!" the truck says. "Do you want to see what I have in my back?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. + +The truck opens its back and shows them a lot of toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, books, and more. + +"Wow, so many toys!" Lily says. + +"These are for you!" the truck says. "You can have one each. But you have to do something for me first." + +"What do we have to do?" Ben asks. + +"You have to share your soup with me!" the truck says. "I'm very hungry and your soup smells delicious!" + +Lily and Ben laugh. They think the truck is very silly. They bring their pot and cups to the truck. + +"Here you go, truck!" Lily says. She pours some soup in a big bowl and gives it to the truck. + +"Thank you, Lily!" the truck says. He pretends to slurp the soup. "This is the best soup ever!" + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy to share their soup with the truck. They pick their toys and thank the truck. + +"Bye, truck!" they say. + +"Bye, kids!" the truck says. He honks and drives away. + +Lily and Ben hug their toys. They go back to their backyard and play some more. They have a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with puppets. They make up stories with the puppets and act them out. Sometimes they invite other friends to watch their puppet shows. + +One evening, they decide to put on a puppet show for their parents. They use a big box as a stage and a sheet as a curtain. They have four puppets: a lion, a mouse, a princess and a dragon. They work hard to make their show fun and exciting. + +The show begins. Anna holds the lion and the princess puppets. Ben holds the mouse and the dragon puppets. They talk with different voices for each puppet. + +"Help, help!" the princess puppet cries. "The dragon has taken me to his deep cave!" + +"Roar!" the dragon puppet growls. "You are mine, princess! No one can save you!" + +"Wait!" the mouse puppet squeaks. "I have a plan. I will sneak into the cave and bite the dragon's tail. Then he will let go of the princess." + +"Be careful, mouse!" the lion puppet says. "The dragon is big and scary. You are small and brave." + +The mouse puppet nods and runs into the cave. The dragon puppet does not see him. The mouse puppet bites the dragon's tail hard. The dragon puppet screams and drops the princess puppet. + +"Run, princess, run!" the mouse puppet shouts. "The lion is waiting for you!" + +The princess puppet runs out of the cave and hugs the lion puppet. The lion puppet licks her face. The mouse puppet joins them. They are happy and safe. + +The end. + +Anna and Ben drop the puppets and peek out from behind the curtain. They see their parents smiling and clapping. They hear them say, "Bravo! What a great show! You are very talented!" + +Anna and Ben feel proud and happy. They bow and say, "Thank you! Thank you for watching our show!" + +They run to their parents and hug them. They all applaud again. It is a good evening. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and chase the butterflies. Lily saw a bottle on the table. It was shiny and had a picture of a rose on it. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, picking up the bottle. + +"It is perfume," Max said. "Mommy uses it to smell nice. Do not touch it, Lily. It is not for us." + +But Lily was curious. She opened the bottle and sprayed some perfume in the air. It smelled sweet and strong. She sprayed some more and more. She laughed and ran around with the bottle. + +"Look, Max, I am making rainbows!" Lily said. + +Max saw the perfume scatter in the sun. It looked pretty, but it made his nose hurt. He coughed and sneezed. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Max said. "You are using too much perfume. It is not good for us. Give me the bottle, please." + +But Lily did not listen. She was having too much fun. She sprayed the perfume on the grass, on the trees, on the flowers, on the butterflies. She sprayed the perfume on Max. + +"Hey, stop it, Lily!" Max said. "You are making me wet and sticky. And you are hurting the flowers and the butterflies. They do not like perfume. They like fresh air." + +Lily looked around. She saw the flowers droop and the butterflies fly away. She saw Max frown and wipe his face. She saw the bottle was almost empty. She felt sorry. + +"I am sorry, Max," Lily said. "I did not mean to make you sad. I just wanted to play." + +Max hugged Lily. He was not angry. He knew Lily was young and did not know better. + +"It is okay, Lily," Max said. "But next time, do not touch Mommy's perfume. It is not a toy. It is for Mommy only. Come on, let us go inside and wash up. Maybe Mommy will give us a cookie." + +Lily nodded. She put the bottle back on the table. She took Max's hand and they walked inside. They left behind a trail of perfume that smelled too sweet and too strong. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside when it rains. They look for big puddles to jump in. They wear boots and coats. + +One day, they find a very big puddle near the park. It is bigger than a car. Lily and Ben are happy. They run to the puddle and jump in. They splash and laugh. + +"Look at me, Lily! I can make a big wave!" Ben says. He jumps high and lands hard in the puddle. + +"Wow, Ben! You are so good!" Lily says. She tries to do the same. She jumps high and lands hard in the puddle. + +But the puddle is not just water. It is mud. Lily and Ben sink in the mud. They cannot get out. They are scared. They cry for help. + +"Help! Help! We are stuck in the mud!" Lily and Ben shout. + +But no one hears them. The park is empty. The rain is loud. The mud is deep. + +The puddle owns Lily and Ben. They cannot play anymore. They cannot see anymore. They cannot breathe anymore. + +The end. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places and having adventures. Sara had a red car and Tom had a blue car. + +"Let's go to the zoo and see the animals!" Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful of the traffic," Tom said. "Sometimes there are delays on the road." + +They zoomed their cars along the carpet, making honking and vrooming noises. They passed by a green car that was parked near the sofa. + +"Who's that?" Sara asked. + +"That's the emergency car," Tom said. "It helps people who are hurt or in trouble. It has a loud siren and a flashing light." + +"Wow, that's cool," Sara said. "Can we play with it?" + +"Maybe later," Tom said. "We have to get to the zoo first." + +They continued their journey, but soon they heard a real siren outside. They looked out the window and saw an ambulance speeding by, followed by a police car and a fire truck. + +"What's happening?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe there's an emergency somewhere. Maybe there's a fire or an accident." + +They watched the vehicles disappear in the distant street, feeling curious and worried. + +"Should we go and see?" Sara asked. + +"No, we can't," Tom said. "We have to stay here. Mom said so. She'll be back soon." + +They went back to their cars, but they didn't feel like playing anymore. They wondered what the emergency was and if everyone was OK. They hoped the emergency car would help them. They waited for Mom to come home and tell them what happened. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bush with many flowers. The flowers are red, yellow, and purple. They smell good. + +"Look, Tom, what a pretty bush!" Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara, it is very pretty. Do you know what kind of flowers they are?" Tom asks. + +"No, I don't. Do you?" Sara says. + +"No, I don't either. Maybe we can ask someone who knows. Let's go and find someone." Tom says. + +They leave the bush and look for someone who can help them. They see a lady with a hat and a book. She is sitting on a bench. She looks nice. + +"Excuse me, lady, can we ask you something?" Sara says. + +"Sure, what do you want to ask?" the lady says. + +"We want to ask about that bush over there. It has many flowers. What kind of flowers are they?" Tom says. + +The lady smiles and looks at the bush. She says, "Those are roses. They are very beautiful and fragrant. They come in different colors and shapes. They are very interesting flowers." + +"Roses? Wow, they are so lovely. Thank you, lady, for telling us. You are very kind." Sara says. + +"You're welcome, children. I'm glad you like them. I like them too. I'm reading a book about roses. It has many pictures and stories. Do you want to see?" the lady says. + +"Yes, please, we want to see. Can we sit with you and look at your book?" Tom says. + +"Of course, you can. Come and sit with me. We can discuss the book and the roses. Maybe you will learn something new." the lady says. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They sit with the lady and look at her book. They see many roses and hear many stories. They learn a lot. They think the lady is very smart and friendly. They think the bush is very interesting. They have a lot of fun. +Lila and Tom were friends who lived in a big city. They liked to play in the park and look at the birds and flowers. One day, they saw a big truck with loud noises and smoke. It was coming to the park to cut down the trees. + +"Stop, stop!" Lila and Tom shouted. "The trees are our friends! They give us shade and air and beauty!" + +But the truck did not stop. It drove into the park and started to chop the trees with a big saw. The birds flew away and the flowers were crushed. Lila and Tom felt very sad and angry. + +They ran to the truck and tried to make the driver stop. But the driver was not compassionate. He was mean and greedy. He pushed Lila and Tom away and said, "Go away, you little pests! This is my job and I don't care about your park!" + +Lila and Tom fell to the ground and hurt themselves. They cried and trembled with fear and pain. They saw the truck destroy their park and their friends. They wished they could save them, but they were too small and weak. + +The driver finished his job and drove away. He left behind a big mess of stumps and trash. Lila and Tom looked at their ruined park and felt very hopeless. They had no place to play and no friends to see. They hugged each other and sobbed. They wished they could find a new park and a new friend, but they did not know where to go. They were alone and lost in the big city. +Tim and Jen like to play in the park. They see many birds and flowers and trees. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they find a big paper book on a bench. The book has many pictures of animals and colors and shapes. Tim and Jen want to look at the book. + +"Can we share the book?" Jen asks Tim. + +"Yes, we can share the book," Tim says. "You can have the first page and I can have the second page." + +They open the book and see a picture of a white dove. The dove has a long neck and a small beak and two wings. The dove looks nice and regular. + +"I like the dove," Jen says. "It is pretty and soft." + +"I like the dove too," Tim says. "It can fly and sing." + +They turn the page and see a picture of a lion. The lion has a big mane and a long tail and sharp teeth. The lion looks scary and strong. + +"I don't like the lion," Jen says. "It is mean and loud." + +"I don't like the lion either," Tim says. "It can bite and roar." + +They want to see more pictures of the dove, but they forget how to turn the page back. They pull the book from both sides, but the book does not move. + +"Let go of the book!" Jen says. + +"No, you let go of the book!" Tim says. + +They pull harder and harder, but the book still does not move. Then, they hear a loud rip. The book tears in half. The dove and the lion fall to the ground. + +"Oh no!" Jen says. + +"Oh no!" Tim says. + +They look at the book and see that it is broken. They feel sad and sorry. They did not mean to tear the book. + +They pick up the dove and the lion and put them back on the bench. They hope that someone can fix the book. They say goodbye to the book and the dove and the lion. They go home and tell their mom what happened. + +Mom hugs them and says, "It's okay. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. Next time, be careful with books and other things that are not yours. Books are for reading and learning, not for tearing. And doves and lions are for looking and respecting, not for fighting. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Jen nod and say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too. Now, let's have some cookies and milk and read a new book together." +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily loved the swans. They were white and graceful. She wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can I, Mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. And don't touch the swans. They might bite you," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and took a piece of bread from Mom. She walked to the edge of the pond and threw the bread to the swans. They came closer and ate the bread. Lily smiled. She saw one swan that was bigger and prettier than the others. It had a long neck and a shiny beak. Lily wanted to pet it. + +She took another piece of bread and held it in her hand. She stretched her arm to the swan. The swan looked at her and swam to her. Lily was happy. She thought the swan liked her. + +But the swan was not friendly. It was stubborn and greedy. It wanted all the bread for itself. It snapped at Lily's hand and bit her finger. Lily screamed and dropped the bread. She felt a sharp pain in her finger. She ran back to Mom, crying. + +"Mom, Mom, the swan bit me!" she sobbed. + +Mom hugged her and looked at her finger. It was bleeding a little. Mom took a tissue and wrapped it around her finger. + +"Oh, honey, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +Lily nodded, still crying. She felt scared and hurt. She looked at the pond and saw the swan. It was eating the bread that she dropped. It did not care that it hurt her. It did not say sorry. Lily felt angry and sad. + +She trembled and said, "I don't like the swan, Mom. It's mean and selfish. I don't want to feed it anymore." + +Mom kissed her and said, "I know, sweetie. The swan was not nice to you. But not all swans are like that. Some are gentle and kind. Maybe next time we can find a nicer swan to feed. Okay?" + +Lily sniffed and said, "Okay, Mom. But I still don't like that swan." + +Mom smiled and said, "Me neither. Come on, let's go to the playground. Maybe we can find some friendly ducks or squirrels to play with. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, Mom. I like ducks and squirrels. They are cute and funny." + +Mom took her hand and said, "Let's go then. And don't worry, your finger will heal soon. You're a brave girl, Lily." + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Lily and Ben were eager to go to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy ice cream and candy. They put on their coats and hats and ran outside. + +"Wait for me!" Mom said. She locked the door and followed them. + +The shop was not far. They walked past the park and the school. They saw some birds and dogs on the way. Lily and Ben pointed and laughed. + +"Look, Mom, the shop is there!" Ben said. He saw the sign with a cone and a scoop. + +"Yay, ice cream!" Lily said. She ran faster. + +But when they got to the shop, they saw a big sign on the door. It said: "Sorry, we are closed. The freezer is broken. No ice cream today." + +Lily and Ben stopped. They felt sad and angry. They wanted ice cream so much. + +"No ice cream?" Lily said. She stamped her foot. + +"That's not fair!" Ben said. He crossed his arms. + +Mom hugged them. She said: "I'm sorry, kids. Sometimes things don't work. Maybe we can come back another day." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They saw she was sorry too. They did not want to make Mom sad. + +"OK, Mom," Lily said. She sniffed. + +"Can we have candy instead?" Ben said. He smiled. + +Mom smiled too. She said: "Sure, why not? There is another shop across the street. Let's go and see what they have." + +Lily and Ben cheered. They held Mom's hand and crossed the street. They were eager to see the candy. They forgot about the ice cream. They were happy again. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with black fur and a long tail. The dog was running and barking. It looked wild and scary. + +"Who does the dog belong to?" Tim asked Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe it has no name. Maybe it is lost," Mia said. + +They wanted to help the dog, but they were afraid to go near it. They looked around for someone who might know the dog. They saw a man with a hat and a bag. He was walking on the other side of the park. + +"Hey, mister! Is that your dog?" Tim shouted. + +The man looked at the dog and smiled. He walked towards them. + +"Yes, that is my dog. His name is Rex. He is not wild. He is very friendly. He likes to play and chase things. He is just excited to be in the park," the man said. + +He called the dog and the dog ran to him. He petted the dog and put a leash on him. + +"Can we pet him too?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, you can. He loves kids. Just be gentle and let him sniff you first," the man said. + +Tim and Mia approached the dog slowly. The dog sniffed them and wagged his tail. He licked their faces and let them pet him. + +"Wow, he is so soft and warm. He is a good dog," Tim said. + +"He is. He is my best friend. I found him on the street when he was a puppy. He was hungry and scared. I gave him food and a home. Now he is happy and healthy," the man said. + +"That is so nice of you. You are a good person," Mia said. + +"Thank you. You are very kind. What are your names?" the man asked. + +"I am Tim and this is Mia. We are friends. We like to play in the park," Tim said. + +"That is nice. I am Ben. It is nice to meet you. Do you want to play with Rex for a while?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, please. We would love that," Tim and Mia said. + +They played with Rex for a while. They threw a ball and he fetched it. They ran and he chased them. They laughed and he barked. They had a lot of fun. + +They thanked Ben and Rex for letting them play. They said goodbye and went back to their parents. + +They told their parents about the dog and the man. Their parents were glad that they made new friends. They said they could come back to the park and play with them again. + +Tim and Mia were happy. They learned that sometimes things that look wild are not. They learned that sometimes things that have no name do. They learned that sometimes things that are lost can belong. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. On Sunday, they go to the park with their moms. The sun is shining. It is a fine day. + +They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But the slide is too high. They are scared. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "It looks scary." + +Tom has an idea. He sees a pile of sand. He says, "Let's make a hill with the sand. Then we can gain some height. Then we can go on the slide." + +Lily likes the idea. They start to make a hill with the sand. They use their hands and their buckets. They work hard. They make a big hill. + +They climb on the hill. They are proud. They are not scared anymore. They go on the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh. They have fun. + +They gain some courage. They gain some joy. They have a fine Sunday. +Lily liked to go to the pond with her dad. They would take some bread and feed the fish. The fish were hungry and friendly. They would come to the surface and open their mouths. Lily would laugh and throw them some bread. + +One day, Lily saw a big fish with shiny scales. She wanted to touch it. She leaned over the edge of the pond and reached out her hand. But the fish was fast and slippery. It swam away and Lily fell into the water. She was wet and cold and scared. + +Dad heard her splash and ran to help her. He pulled her out of the pond and wrapped her in a towel. He was angry and worried. He said, "Lily, what did you do? You could have drowned! You know you should never go near the water without me. You are not reliable. You have to listen to me and be careful." + +Lily was sorry and sad. She cried and hugged her dad. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to touch the fish. It was so pretty. I regret it. I won't do it again. Please don't be mad at me. I love you." + +Dad hugged her back and kissed her head. He said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm not mad at you. I'm just glad you're safe. But you have to promise me you'll never do that again. The fish are not for touching. They are for watching and feeding. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, dad. I promise. Can we still feed the fish?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Yes, we can still feed the fish. But only from a safe distance. And only with me. Deal?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Deal." They dried off and went back to the pond. They fed the fish and watched them swim. Lily was happy and careful. She learned her lesson. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make up stories and pretend they were on adventures. Anna had a doll and Ben had a car. + +"Look, Anna, I found a big hill!" Ben said, driving his car up the grass. "Let's go see what's on the other side." + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. It might be scary," Anna said, following him with her doll. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked down. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They also saw a strange figure sitting on a bench. It was very big and had a long coat and a hat. It did not move or make any sound. + +"Who is that, Ben?" Anna asked, feeling scared. "Is it a monster?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it's a person. Maybe it's a robot. Maybe it's a giant," Ben said, feeling curious. "Let's go closer and see." + +They walked slowly towards the figure, holding their toys tightly. They wondered what it was and what it would do. They hoped it was friendly and not mean. + +When they were very close, they heard a voice. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to feed the ducks?" the figure said, turning to face them. + +They saw that it was a man with a kind face and a smile. He had a bag of bread in his hand. He was not scary at all. He was just a nice old man. + +"Hi, sir. Yes, we want to feed the ducks," Anna said, feeling happy. + +"Me too, sir. Thank you," Ben said, feeling brave. + +The man gave them some bread and showed them how to throw it to the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked and ate the bread. Anna and Ben laughed and had fun. They forgot their fear and enjoyed their adventure. They made a new friend. +Lila was a little bird who loved to fly. She liked to soar high in the sky and feel the wind on her wings. She had many friends who flew with her and played games in the air. + +One day, Lila saw a big lake that sparkled in the sun. She wanted to see how it felt to touch the water. She flew down and dipped her beak in the lake. It was cool and refreshing. She felt happy and curious. + +She decided to fly lower and lower, until she was almost touching the water with her whole body. She thought it would be fun to splash and swim like a fish. But she did not know that water was wet and heavy, and that it could make her wings wet and heavy too. + +As she flew closer to the water, she felt a splash on her feathers. She tried to fly up, but she could not. She felt wet and heavy and scared. She started to sink into the water. She cried for help, but her friends were too far away to hear her. + +Luckily, a kind duck saw her and swam to her. He lifted her up with his beak and brought her to the shore. He shook his head and said, "You are a bird, not a fish. You should not fly so low over the water. You could have drowned. You should be more careful and listen to your elders." + +Lila felt ashamed and sorry. She thanked the duck and apologized for her mistake. She learned her lesson and never flew so low over the water again. She was grateful to the duck and to her friends who came to check on her. She realized that flying was a gift and a responsibility, and that she should respect the water and the fish. She flew back to the sky and joined her friends, who were happy to see her safe and sound. +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs in the water. Lily and Ben wanted to see a whale, but they never did. + +One day, they heard a loud splash. They looked up and saw a big, light whale jumping out of the water. It was so big and beautiful. Lily and Ben clapped and cheered. They ran to the water to get a closer look. + +"Wow, look at the whale!" Lily said. + +"It's amazing!" Ben said. + +They saw the whale splash again and again. It made a funny noise, like a whistle. Lily and Ben tried to whistle back. + +"Hello, whale!" they shouted. + +The whale seemed to hear them. It came closer to the shore. It looked at Lily and Ben with its big eye. It smiled. + +"Hello, kids!" it said. + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They didn't know whales could talk. + +"Can you talk?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I can. I learned from the dolphins. They are my friends." the whale said. + +"Wow, that's cool. What is your name?" Ben asked. + +"My name is Wally. I'm a humpback whale. I like to sing and jump." the whale said. + +Lily and Ben liked Wally. They asked him many questions. They learned a lot about whales and the ocean. + +But then, they heard their mom and dad calling them. It was time to go home. + +"Bye, Wally. We have to go now. It was nice to meet you." Lily said. + +"Bye, kids. I'm glad you saw me. I hope you come back soon." Wally said. + +Lily and Ben waved goodbye to Wally. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them all about Wally and how he could talk. + +Their mom and dad smiled. They didn't believe them. They thought they made up the story. + +But Lily and Ben knew it was true. They remembered Wally. They remembered his big, light body and his friendly eye. They remembered his voice and his song. + +They hoped to see him again. They hoped he would remember them too. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were the blocks. They could build towers, houses, bridges, and anything they wanted with the blocks. But they did not like to share their blocks with each other. They always fought over who had more blocks or who had the best blocks. + +One day, their mom came home with some news. She had a big smile on her face and a wide box in her hands. She said, "Guess what, Sara and Ben? I have a surprise for you. I bought you a new toy that you can play with together. It is a big puzzle with many pieces. You can make a picture of a farm with animals and trees and flowers. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara and Ben were curious and excited. They said, "Yes, yes, show us, show us!" They ran to the table where their mom put the box. They opened the box and saw the puzzle pieces. They were colorful and shiny. They looked like fun. + +But then, Sara and Ben started to argue again. Sara said, "I want to do the puzzle by myself. I don't need your help. You are too slow and clumsy." Ben said, "No, I want to do the puzzle by myself. I don't need your help. You are too bossy and mean." They pulled and pushed the puzzle pieces, trying to take them away from each other. + +Their mom was sad and angry. She said, "Stop it, Sara and Ben! You are being selfish and rude. You are not supposed to fight over the puzzle. You are supposed to work together and share. If you can't do that, you can't have the puzzle at all." She took the puzzle pieces and put them back in the box. She said, "You can have the puzzle back when you learn to be nice and cooperative. Until then, you can play with your blocks." + +Sara and Ben were shocked and sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had lost the chance to play with the new toy because they had been greedy and stubborn. They looked at their blocks and felt bored and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom and played with the puzzle. + +They decided to say sorry to their mom and to each other. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We were wrong. We should have shared the puzzle and played together. Can we have another chance?" Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry. I forgive you. You can have another chance. But you have to promise me that you will be kind and respectful to each other. And you have to help me clean up the mess you made with the blocks. You scattered them all over the floor." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "We promise, mom. We will be good. And we will clean up the blocks." They helped their mom pick up the blocks and put them in their box. Then they opened the puzzle box again and started to work on the puzzle. They took turns and helped each other. They had fun and learned a lot. They made the picture of the farm and felt proud and happy. They thanked their mom for the surprise and said, "We love you, mom. And we love the puzzle. And we love each other." + +The end. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. But they do not like to clean up. Their room is very messy. There are toys and clothes everywhere. + +One day, Mom says, "You have to clean up your room. Or you cannot go to the park." Tim and Sam do not want to clean up. They want to go to the park. They think of a plan. + +They put all their toys and clothes in a big box. They push the box under the bed. They say, "Look, Mom, we cleaned up our room." Mom comes to see. She does not seem happy. She says, "What is in the box?" + +Tim and Sam say, "Nothing, Mom, just some old stuff." Mom says, "Let me see." She pulls out the box. She opens it. She sees all the toys and clothes. She says, "This is not cleaning up. This is hiding. You have to put your things where they belong. Your toys and clothes have value. You have to take care of them." + +Tim and Sam feel bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will do it right." They take out the toys and clothes. They sort them and put them away. They make their room neat and tidy. Mom says, "Good job, boys. Now you can go to the park." Tim and Sam smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will not be messy again." +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to draw and color on paper. They have many papers with pictures of animals, cars, flowers and more. They are proud of their papers and show them to mom and dad. + +One day, Sam and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big bucket of water. They think it is fun to splash water on each other. They laugh and run and splash. They forget about their papers on the table. + +The water from the bucket spills on the table. The papers get wet and soak. The colors run and mix. The papers tear and curl. The papers are ruined. + +Sam and Ben stop playing. They see their papers and feel sad. They cry and say sorry to each other. They go to mom and dad and show them their papers. Mom and dad hug them and say it is okay. They say they can make new papers. But they also say they should be careful with water and paper. They say water and paper do not go well together. They say water can make paper soft and hard to use. + +Sam and Ben learn a lesson. They say they will not splash water on paper again. They say they will respect their work and their things. They say they will be more responsible and mindful. They say they will have fun but not waste or damage. They say they are sorry and thank you to mom and dad. Mom and dad smile and say they love them. They help them make new papers. They draw and color together. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges with their blocks and cars. Tom was very proud of his tall tower. He wanted to make it even taller, so he reached for more blocks. + +"Tom, can I have some blocks too?" Lily asked. She wanted to make a bridge for her cars. + +"No, these are mine. Go find your own," Tom said. He did not want to share with his sister. He pulled the blocks closer to him. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not think Tom was being nice. She looked at his tower and had an idea. She decided to pull one of the blocks at the bottom of the tower. + +Suddenly, the tower fell down with a loud crash. All the blocks and cars scattered on the floor. Tom and Lily were shocked. They felt the floor shake and heard a rumble. It was an earthquake! + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. They were scared and ran to their parents, who were in the kitchen. + +"Are you okay, kids?" Mommy asked. She hugged them and checked if they were hurt. + +"We're okay, Mommy. But our toys are broken," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. But toys are not important. You are important. We are safe and together. That's what matters," Mommy said. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was selfish and mean to his sister. He saw how scared she was during the earthquake. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I did not share with you. You can have all the blocks you want. I love you, sister," Tom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She forgave him and thanked him. She loved him too. + +They went back to the living room and cleaned up their toys. They decided to build something together. They made a big house with a garden and a fence. They put their cars and dolls inside. They were happy and proud of their work. + +Mommy and Daddy came to see their house. They praised them and gave them a treat. It was a lemon cake. It was sour, but they liked it. They learned that sharing is caring, and that family is sweet. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bunch of grapes on a tree. They want to eat the grapes. They are purple and juicy. + +"Look, Lily, grapes!" Tom says. "Let's get them!" + +"But they are too high, Tom. How can we reach them?" Lily asks. + +Tom has an idea. He sees a big box near the tree. He drags the box under the grapes. He climbs on the box. He gains some height. He can touch the grapes now. + +"Here, Lily, catch!" Tom says. He picks a grape and throws it to Lily. Lily catches the grape. She bites it. It is sweet and yummy. + +"Thank you, Tom. This is a good grape. Do you want one?" Lily says. She picks another grape and throws it to Tom. Tom catches the grape. He bites it. It is sweet and yummy too. + +They are happy. They share the grapes. They eat and laugh. They have a fun time. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big truck with a driver inside. The driver could talk and say things like "Beep beep" and "Let's go". Ben and Lily pretended to drive the truck around the house and have fun. + +One day, they found a new toy in their room. It was a magic wand that could make things shrink or grow. They did not know who gave it to them, but they wanted to try it. They pointed the wand at the truck and said "Shrink, shrink, shrink". The truck became very small, like a bug. The driver was still inside, but he was too tiny to hear. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Let's make it big again." + +But Lily wanted to keep the truck small. She liked to hold it in her hand and look at it. She said "No, it's mine. I want it small." + +Ben got angry. He tried to grab the truck from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to fight and pull the truck. The driver was scared and shouted "Help, help, help". But Ben and Lily did not listen. + +They pulled the truck so hard that it broke in half. The driver fell out and landed on the floor. He was hurt and sad. He could not talk anymore. Ben and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the broken truck and the driver. They felt sorry and bad. + +They tried to use the wand to make the driver big again, but it did not work. The wand was broken too. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had not used the wand and fought over the truck. They wished they had been fair and nice to the driver. But it was too late. The driver was gone. The end. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they found a big pit in the woods. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go down and see," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's too dark and scary," Lily said. She was careful and cautious. + +"Come on, don't be afraid. Maybe we'll find something cool," Ben said. He tried to make Lily feel better. + +"Okay, but you go first," Lily said. She agreed to follow Ben. + +Ben and Lily climbed down the pit. It was deep and steep. They used a rope and a flashlight. They reached the bottom and looked around. They saw some rocks and dirt, but nothing else. + +"Is this it?" Lily asked. She was disappointed and bored. + +"Wait, I hear something," Ben said. He listened carefully. He heard a low growl and a loud roar. He saw a big shadow and two bright eyes. It was a bear! + +"Run!" Ben shouted. He was scared and shocked. + +Lily and Ben ran back to the rope. They climbed up as fast as they could. The bear followed them and tried to catch them. It was angry and hungry. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. They hoped someone would hear them. + +They reached the top and saw their dad. He had a gun and a dog. He heard their cries and came to save them. + +"Stay back, bear!" Dad said. He spoke loudly and firmly. + +The dog barked and the gun fired. The bear was scared and hurt. It ran away and left them alone. + +"Are you okay, kids?" Dad asked. He hugged them and checked them. + +"Yes, we're okay, Dad," Lily and Ben said. They were relieved and grateful. + +"Thank God. What were you doing in the pit?" Dad asked. He was worried and angry. + +"We were just exploring, Dad," Lily and Ben said. They were sorry and ashamed. + +"Exploring is good, but you have to be careful and smart. The pit is dangerous and the bear is wild. You could have been hurt or worse. Next time, listen to me and stay away from the pit," Dad said. He taught them and loved them. + +"Yes, Dad, we're sorry, Dad. We won't go to the pit again, Dad," Lily and Ben said. They learned their lesson and loved their dad. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their dog, Spot. Spot was a big and friendly dog, but sometimes he was very bossy. He would bark at Tom and Lily when they did not do what he wanted, and he would pull on his leash when they went for a walk. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to go to the park with Spot. They put on their coats and shoes, and grabbed Spot's leash. They said goodbye to their mom and dad, and went outside. Spot was very excited, and he started to run and jump. He pulled so hard on his leash that Tom and Lily could not keep up. + +"Spot, stop!" Tom shouted. "You are too fast!" + +"Spot, heel!" Lily said. "You have to listen to us!" + +But Spot did not listen. He saw a squirrel on a tree, and he wanted to chase it. He ran towards the tree, and dragged Tom and Lily with him. They tripped and fell on the grass, and Spot's leash slipped out of their hands. Spot ran after the squirrel, and did not look back. + +"Spot, come back!" Tom and Lily cried. They were scared and sad. They did not want to lose their dog. + +They got up and ran after Spot, but they could not see him. He was too far away. They looked around, and saw that they were in a part of the park they did not know. There were no people, no cars, no signs. They did not know where to go. + +They hugged each other, and started to cry. They wished they had their mom and dad with them. They wished Spot would come back to them. They did not know what to do. + +They closed their eyes, and prayed. They prayed to God, and asked him to help them. They prayed to God, and asked him to bring Spot back to them. They prayed to God, and asked him to show them the way home. + +They opened their eyes, and saw a miracle. They saw Spot running towards them, with his tail wagging. He had a big smile on his face, and he licked their faces. He was sorry for being so bossy, and he wanted to say sorry. + +"Spot, you are back!" Tom and Lily exclaimed. They hugged him, and thanked him. They were so happy to see him. + +They looked up, and saw another miracle. They saw their mom and dad walking towards them, with worried looks on their faces. They had been looking for them, and they had heard their cries. They were so relieved to find them. + +"Mom, dad, you are here!" Tom and Lily shouted. They ran to them, and hugged them. They told them what had happened, and how they had prayed. They said they were sorry for being so careless, and they wanted to say sorry. + +"Tom, Lily, we are so glad you are safe!" their mom and dad said. They hugged them, and kissed them. They said they were proud of them, and how they had prayed. They said they forgave them, and they wanted to say sorry. + +They all hugged each other, and thanked God. They thanked God for helping them, and bringing them back together. They thanked God for giving them Spot, and for making him come back. They thanked God for showing them the way home. + +They walked back to their car, with Spot on his leash. Spot was not bossy anymore, and he walked by their side. He did not pull, or bark, or chase. He listened to Tom and Lily, and heeled when they said so. He was a good dog, and he loved them. + +They got in the car, and drove back to their house. They were happy, and grateful, and tired. They had learned a lesson, and they had seen a miracle. They had prayed, and they had been answered. They had a story to tell, and they had a dog to love. They were a family, and they were blessed. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a well. They wanted to look inside. + +"Be careful!" Lily said. "It is deep and dark." + +Tom was not afraid. He went to the edge of the well. He leaned over and shouted, "Hello! Is anyone there?" + +He heard a loud echo. "Hello! Is anyone there?" + +He laughed. He shouted again, "I am Tom! Who are you?" + +He heard the same echo. "I am Tom! Who are you?" + +He thought it was funny. He shouted more things, like "I like ice cream!" and "You are crazy!" + +Lily was bored. She did not like the echo. She thought Tom was silly. She said, "Tom, stop shouting. It is just your voice. There is no one in the well." + +Tom did not listen. He shouted louder and louder. He did not see the big dog that came behind him. The dog barked and jumped on Tom. Tom was scared. He lost his balance and fell into the well. + +Lily screamed. She ran to the well. She looked down and saw Tom. He was wet and dirty and crying. She shouted, "Tom, are you okay?" + +Tom shouted back, "Help me! Get me out!" + +Lily did not know what to do. She ran to find help. She saw a man with a rope. She told him what happened. The man followed her to the well. He threw the rope to Tom. He told him to hold on. He pulled him up. Tom was safe. + +Lily hugged Tom. She was happy. She said, "Tom, you are crazy. You should not shout in the well. You should listen to me." + +Tom was sorry. He said, "Lily, you are right. I was stupid. I will not shout in the well again. Thank you for saving me." + +They went home. They told their mom what happened. She was angry and relieved. She said, "You are both crazy. You should not play near the well. It is dangerous. You could have been hurt." + +She gave them a bath and a hug. She said, "I love you. But please, be careful next time." +Tom and Lily wanted to go for a walk in the woods. They liked to see the birds and the flowers and the bugs. But their mom said they had to stay close to the house. She said the woods were big and dark and had some bad animals. + +Tom and Lily did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was busy and then they ran to the woods. They wanted to have fun and find new things. They did not think the woods were scary. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big cave. They wondered what was inside. Maybe some treasure or some toys or some candy. They decided to go in and look. They did not see the sign that said "Bear". + +They walked into the cave and it was very dark. They could not see anything. They heard a loud growl and a big shadow. They felt something warm and wet on their legs. They realized it was a bear and it was angry. + +They screamed and tried to run away. But the bear was faster and stronger. It caught them and bit them and shook them. They felt a lot of pain and they were very scared. They wished they had listened to their mom. They trembled and cried and said sorry. But it was too late. The bear ate them. The end. +Tommy loved to whistle. He learned how to whistle from his daddy, who whistled all the time. Tommy whistled when he was happy, when he was bored, and when he wanted to get attention. He whistled in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening. He whistled so much that his mommy sometimes asked him to stop. + +One day, Tommy was whistling in the kitchen, while his mommy was making dinner. He whistled a song that his daddy taught him. He whistled loud and clear, and he was very proud of himself. He wanted his mommy to hear him and praise him. + +But his mommy did not seem to like his whistling. She frowned and said, "Tommy, please stop whistling. You are making a lot of noise, and I can't concentrate. And you are spitting all over the floor. That's disgusting!" + +Tommy was hurt and confused. He did not understand why his mommy was angry at him. He thought whistling was a good thing. He thought his mommy would be happy to hear him. He stopped whistling and said, "But mommy, I'm whistling like daddy. Daddy whistles all the time. Don't you like daddy's whistling?" + +His mommy sighed and said, "I love your daddy, and I love you, Tommy. But whistling is not always appropriate. Sometimes it's nice, and sometimes it's annoying. And sometimes it's rude, and sometimes it's dirty. You have to learn when to whistle and when not to whistle. And you have to learn how to whistle without spitting. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded, but he was still sad. He loved to whistle, and he did not want to stop. He wished his daddy was home, so he could whistle with him. He wondered if his daddy ever got in trouble for whistling. He decided to ask him later, when he came back from work. He hoped his daddy would teach him how to whistle better, and how to make his mommy happy. He wanted to whistle again, but he did not dare. He waited quietly for his dinner, and for his daddy. +Tommy was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a big truck. He liked to drive it around the house and make loud noises. He did not like to share his truck with anyone, not even his sister or his friends. + +One day, his mom told him that they were going to visit his cousin Lily. Tommy did not want to go. He wanted to stay home and play with his truck. He did not like Lily. She was a girl who liked to play with dolls and dresses. She did not like trucks. + +But his mom said he had to go. She said it was nice to visit family and share with them. She said he could bring his truck, but he had to let Lily play with it too. Tommy did not listen. He put his truck in his backpack and hid it. He did not want Lily to touch his truck. He thought his truck belonged only to him. + +When they got to Lily's house, Tommy said hello to his aunt and uncle, but he did not say hello to Lily. He ran to the living room and looked for a place to play with his truck. He saw a big couch and thought it was a good place to hide. He crawled under the couch and took out his truck. He started to drive it on the floor and make loud noises. + +Lily heard the noises and wondered what they were. She followed them to the living room and saw Tommy under the couch. She smiled and said, "Hi, Tommy! What are you doing? Can I play with you?" + +Tommy did not smile. He did not want to play with Lily. He said, "No, you can't. This is my truck. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad. She did not understand why Tommy was so mean. She liked trucks too. She said, "But I like trucks. They are fun. Can I see your truck? It looks unusual. It has a bandage on it. Why does it have a bandage?" + +Tommy did not answer. He did not want to tell Lily that his truck had a bandage because he had broken it once and his dad had fixed it. He was ashamed of his broken truck. He thought Lily would laugh at him. He said, "It doesn't matter. It's none of your business. Just leave me alone!" + +Lily felt hurt. She did not want to leave Tommy alone. She wanted to be his friend. She said, "Please, Tommy, don't be mad. I just want to play with you. We can share your truck. I have a doll you can play with. She is very pretty. She has a dress and a hat. Do you want to see her?" + +Tommy did not want to see her doll. He did not like dolls. He thought they were boring and silly. He said, "No, I don't. I don't like dolls. I only like trucks. And this is my truck. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Tommy's attitude. She thought he was selfish and rude. She said, "Fine, then. If you don't want to share your truck, I don't want to share my doll. You are a bad cousin. You are not nice. I don't like you!" + +She turned around and walked away. She did not see the cord that was on the floor. She tripped over it and fell. She hit her head on the table and started to cry. She had a big bump on her head and blood on her face. + +Tommy heard her cry and came out from under the couch. He saw Lily on the floor and felt scared. He did not mean to hurt her. He did not know what to do. He ran to his aunt and uncle and told them what happened. They rushed to Lily and picked her up. They saw her wound and said, "Oh, no! She needs to go to the hospital. She might need stitches. Come on, let's go!" + +They grabbed their coats and keys and ran to the car. They did not have time to say goodbye to Tommy or his mom. They did not have time to take Lily's doll or Tommy's truck. They left them on the floor. + +Tommy's mom looked at Tommy and said, "What did you do, Tommy? Why did you make Lily cry? Why did you not share your truck with her? Don't you know that sharing is caring? Don't you know that family is important? Don't you know that you should be kind and gentle to others?" + +Tommy felt ashamed. He did not know what to say. He realized that he had been wrong. He realized that he had been selfish and rude. He realized that he had hurt Lily and made her sad. He realized that he did not +Lily and Ben were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals in the barn, especially the baby pigs and the kittens. One day, they decided to make a surprise for their mom and dad. They took some hay, some flowers, and some paint and made a big sign that said "We love you". + +They hung the sign on the barn door and waited for their mom and dad to come back from the market. They hid behind a pile of hay and giggled. They heard their mom and dad's truck coming and got ready to jump out and say "Surprise!" + +But when their mom and dad saw the sign, they did not look happy. They looked sad and angry. They got out of the truck and walked to the barn. + +"What is this?" their dad asked in a loud voice. "Who did this to our barn?" + +Lily and Ben felt scared and confused. They did not understand why their mom and dad were mad. They thought they had done something nice. + +They came out of their hiding place and said "We did, daddy. We made a sign for you and mommy. We wanted to make you happy. We love you." + +Their mom and dad looked at them and realized what they had done. They felt sorry for being angry. They hugged Lily and Ben and said "We love you too, sweeties. We are sorry we yelled at you. You did make us happy. But you also made a big mess. You can't paint on the barn. It is not good for the wood. And you can't pick the flowers. They are for the bees and the butterflies." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry too. They did not know they had done something bad. They said "We are sorry, mommy and daddy. We did not know. We wanted to make a sign like the one we saw in town. It said 'Welcome to the fair'. It was pretty and colorful." + +Their mom and dad smiled and said "We understand, sweeties. You have good hearts. You are kind and creative. But you have to ask us before you use our things. And you have to remind yourselves of the rules of the farm. The barn is not for painting. The flowers are not for picking. The animals are not for chasing. The farm is for working and caring." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said "We will, mommy and daddy. We will remind ourselves of the rules. And we will help you clean the barn. And we will say sorry to the animals and the flowers." + +Their mom and dad kissed them and said "Thank you, sweeties. We are proud of you. And we are happy you made us a sign. It is very sweet and thoughtful. But next time, maybe you can make us a card or a drawing instead. Or you can sing us a song or tell us a story. There are many ways to show your love without making a mess." + +Lily and Ben agreed and said "We will, mommy and daddy. We love you very much. And we love the farm too. It is our home." + +They all went inside the barn and cleaned the paint and the hay. They also said sorry to the animals and the flowers and gave them some water and some food. They had a good time together and learned a lesson. They reminded themselves to be kind and respectful to each other and to the farm. And they also reminded themselves to be happy and grateful for their family and their home. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to bake. They wanted to make a cake for their mom's birthday. They asked their dad to help them, but he was busy with work. He told them to wait until he was done. + +But Sara and Ben were too adventurous. They decided to bake the cake by themselves. They found a recipe book and looked for a cake. They saw a picture of a chocolate cake with nuts and cherries. It looked yummy. They wanted to make that cake. + +They got a big bowl and put in some flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and cocoa. They mixed everything with a spoon. Then they poured the batter into a pan. They looked for nuts and cherries, but they could not find any. They saw some other things in the kitchen. They thought they could use them instead. + +They added some cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to the batter. They thought it would make the cake more tasty. They put the pan in the oven and turned it on. They waited for the cake to bake. + +Soon, the kitchen smelled bad. Smoke came out of the oven. The cake was burned and bubbled. Sara and Ben were scared. They ran to their dad and told him what they did. He was angry and worried. He turned off the oven and opened the door. He saw the mess they made. He sighed and shook his head. + +He told them to never bake without his help again. He told them that baking was not a game. He told them that they could have hurt themselves or the house. He told them that they wasted good food and made a bad cake. He told them that they should have listened to him and waited. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They hugged their dad and promised to be more careful. They learned their lesson. They realized that baking was fun, but only with the right ingredients and the right guidance. They hoped their mom would not be mad at them. They decided to make her a card instead of a cake. They hoped she would like it. +Ben liked to dig in the sand. He had a big shovel and a bucket. He wanted to find treasure. He wondered what treasure looked like. Maybe it was shiny and sparkly. Maybe it was old and rusty. Maybe it was something he could play with or share with his friends. + +One day, he dug a very deep hole. He felt something hard with his shovel. He was excited. He thought he found treasure. He pulled it out of the sand. It was a big, round, brown thing. It had a hole in the middle. It looked like a donut, but it was not a donut. It was a tire. + +Ben was confused. He did not think a tire was treasure. He did not know what to do with it. He looked around. He saw other kids playing with their toys. He saw his mom watching him. He felt embarrassed. He did not want them to see his tire. He wanted to hide it. + +He tried to push the tire back into the hole. But it was too big. It did not fit. He tried to roll it away. But it was too heavy. It did not move. He tried to cover it with sand. But it was too much. It did not work. + +He started to cry. He did not like his tire. He did not like his hole. He did not like his sand. He wanted a real treasure. He wondered why he dug in the sand. He wondered if he would ever find treasure. He wondered if his mom would help him. +Ben and Mia were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish, crabs and shells. But they also saw something that looked like a big, green balloon. It was a jellyfish. + +"Look, mom, a jellyfish!" Ben said, pointing at the water. + +"Be careful, Ben, jellyfish can sting you. Don't touch it," mom said. + +"Why can it sting me, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Because it has tiny needles on its body that can hurt you. It uses them to catch its food," mom explained. + +"What does it eat, mom?" Mia asked. + +"It eats small animals that live in the water, like plankton and shrimp," mom said. + +"How much does it weigh, mom?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben, maybe a few ounces. It is mostly made of water, so it is very light," mom said. + +"Can I weigh it, mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, you can't weigh it. It is too slippery and fragile. And remember, it can sting you. Let's leave it alone and look for something else," mom said. + +"OK, mom. Come on, Mia, let's go find some shells," Ben said. + +"OK, Ben. Bye, jellyfish," Mia said. + +They ran along the shore, looking for colorful shells and stones. They had fun at the beach and learned something new about jellyfish. +Lily was very happy. She had a new plate. It was bright and had a picture of a cat on it. She wanted to show it to her friend Tom, who lived next door. She put some cookies on her plate and ran outside. + +"Tom, Tom, look at my plate!" she shouted. "It is bright and has a cat!" + +Tom came out of his house. He saw Lily's plate and smiled. He liked cats too. He had a plate with a dog on it. + +"Wow, your plate is very nice, Lily!" he said. "Can I have a cookie?" + +"Sure, Tom, you can have a cookie. And I can have one from your plate. Your plate is nice too. It has a dog!" + +They sat on the grass and shared their cookies. They talked about their plates and their pets. They were very happy. + +But then, a big bird flew over them. It saw the bright plates and the cookies. It thought they were food. It swooped down and grabbed Lily's plate with its claws. It flew away with the plate and the cookies. + +"Hey, that's my plate!" Lily cried. "Give it back, bird!" + +"Mine too!" Tom said. "That's not fair!" + +They ran after the bird, but it was too fast. They could not catch it. They watched as the bird flew away with their plates and cookies. + +They were very sad. They had lost their plates and their cookies. They hugged each other and went back to their houses. + +The end. +Ben was a dog who liked to run and play. He was adventurous and curious. He wanted to see everything and smell everything. He did not like to wear a leash when he went outside with his owner, Tom. + +One day, Tom took Ben to the park. He put a leash on Ben and said, "Stay with me, Ben. The park is big and there are many cars and people. You could get lost or hurt if you run away." Ben nodded, but he was not happy. He wanted to explore the park and have fun. + +They walked for a while, and Ben saw many things. He saw birds and squirrels and flowers and trees. He saw other dogs and children and bikes and balls. He wanted to chase them and play with them. He pulled on the leash and barked. Tom said, "No, Ben. You have to behave. You can't run off. You have to improve your manners." + +Ben did not listen. He saw a big pond with ducks and fish. He wanted to swim and splash. He pulled harder on the leash and broke it. He ran to the pond and jumped in. He was happy and free. + +But he did not see the sign that said, "Danger. Do not swim. Alligators live here." He did not hear Tom shout, "Ben, come back. It's not safe. There are alligators." He did not see the big, green, scaly thing that came out of the water and opened its mouth. He did not feel the pain when it bit him and dragged him under. He did not know that he would never see Tom or the park again. He did not improve. He was gone. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill with a scale on top. A scale is a thing that tells you how heavy you are. + +"Let's jog to the scale and see who is lighter!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Anna says. They jog to the hill. They are fast and happy. + +But when they get to the scale, they have a problem. The scale is too high for them. They cannot reach it. + +"Maybe we can climb on that rock and jump to the scale," Ben says. + +"No, that is too dangerous. We can get hurt," Anna says. + +They argue for a long time. They are stubborn. They do not listen to each other. + +A lady sees them and comes to help. She is nice and kind. + +"Hello, children. Do you need some help?" she says. + +"Yes, please. We want to use the scale, but we cannot reach it," Ben says. + +"I see. Well, I can lift you up one by one and put you on the scale. How does that sound?" she says. + +"Thank you, lady. That sounds good," Anna says. + +The lady lifts Ben first and puts him on the scale. The scale says he is 15 kilos. Then she lifts Anna and puts her on the scale. The scale says she is 14 kilos. + +"Wow, you are both very light and healthy. Good job!" the lady says. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very nice and helpful," Ben and Anna say. + +They hug the lady and say goodbye. Then they jog back to the park. They are still friends. They are not stubborn anymore. They are happy. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their bike. Their bike has a big basket. They can put many things in the basket. + +One day, they want to do something nice. They think of their friends who live near them. They know their friends like candy. They have some candy at home. They ask their mom if they can share their candy. Their mom says yes. + +They put some candy in the basket. They ride their bike to their friends' houses. They knock on the doors. They say, "We have candy for you. We want to deliver it to you. We are your friends." Their friends are happy. They say, "Thank you. You are very nice. We like candy. We are hungry." + +Tim and Kim feel good. They like to make their friends happy. They ride their bike back home. They tell their mom what they did. Their mom hugs them. She says, "You are very kind. I am proud of you. You can have some candy too. You are hungry." Tim and Kim smile. They eat some candy. They share it with their mom. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many branches. Lily wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. Max was scared of heights and did not want to climb. + +"Come on, Max, it is fun!" Lily said. She grabbed a branch and pulled herself up. She saw a nest with three eggs and a blue bird. She smiled and waved at Max. + +"No, thank you, Lily, I will stay here," Max said. He sat on the ground and watched Lily. He felt his heart beat fast and his palms sweat. He wished he was brave like Lily. + +"Lily, be careful, do not fall!" Max said. He saw Lily move from one branch to another. She looked happy and free. + +"Max, do not worry, I am fine!" Lily said. She found a big and strong branch and sat on it. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She closed her eyes and relaxed. She heard the bird sing and the leaves rustle. She felt calm and peaceful. + +"Lily, are you sleeping?" Max asked. He saw Lily lying on the branch and not moving. He wondered if she was tired or hurt. + +"No, Max, I am not sleeping, I am relaxing," Lily said. She opened her eyes and looked at Max. She saw him looking worried and sad. She felt sorry for him and wanted to share her joy. + +"Max, why do not you try to climb a little bit? It is not so scary, I promise. I will help you and stay with you," Lily said. She reached out her hand and smiled at Max. + +Max looked at Lily's hand and the branch. He felt a little bit curious and a little bit brave. He decided to try to climb. He took Lily's hand and stood up. He found a low and easy branch and stepped on it. He felt a little bit proud and a little bit happy. + +"Good job, Max, you did it!" Lily said. She hugged Max and kissed his cheek. She showed him the nest and the bird and the sky. They both relaxed on the branch and felt calm and peaceful. They were glad they were friends. +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 buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then the wind started to blow. It was very cold. Lily and Ben shivered. They wanted to go home. + +"Let's go, Lily," Ben said. "It's too cold to play." + +"OK, Ben," Lily said. "But what about our snowman? He will be cold too." + +Lily had an idea. She took off her boot and put it on the snowman's head. She said, "This is your hat, Mr. Snowman. It will keep you warm." + +Ben smiled. He took off his other boot and put it on the snowman's foot. He said, "This is your shoe, Mr. Snowman. It will keep you comfortable." + +Lily and Ben hugged their snowman. They said, "Goodbye, Mr. Snowman. We will come back tomorrow." + +They put on their boots and ran home. They were warm and cozy. They drank hot chocolate and told their mom about their snowman. They hoped he would like his new hat and shoe. +Tom and Amy were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They liked to make noise and mess with their toys. They did not like to clean their toys. + +Their mom came in and said, "Tom and Amy, it is time to clean your toys. You have to put them away in the box. If you do not clean your toys, you will not get dessert. Will you clean your toys?" + +Tom and Amy did not want to clean their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, mom, we do not want to clean our toys. We want to play more. We do not care about dessert." + +Their mom was angry. She said, "Fine, if you do not clean your toys, I will clean them for you. But you will not like it. You will see." + +She left the room and came back with a big bag. She started to put all their toys in the bag. She did not care if they were broken or mixed up. She said, "This is how I clean your toys. I put them in this bag and I take them away. You will not see them again. Maybe then you will learn to clean your toys." + +Tom and Amy were shocked and sad. They saw their toys disappear in the bag. They cried and begged their mom to stop. They said, "No, mom, please, do not take our toys. We are sorry. We will clean our toys. Please, give them back." + +But their mom did not listen. She said, "It is too late. You had your chance. You did not clean your toys. Now you have no toys. And no dessert. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +She took the bag and left the room. Tom and Amy ran to their room and sobbed. They had no toys to play with. They had no dessert to eat. They had no fun to have. They wished they had cleaned their toys. They learned a hard lesson. Their mom was impressive, but not in a good way. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with many bottles of milk. The truck driver is very attractive. He has a nice smile and a blue hat. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want some milk?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Ben say. + +The truck driver gives them each a bottle of milk. He tells them to drink it slowly and be careful. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very kind," Lila says. + +"You're welcome, little lady. Enjoy your milk," the truck driver says. + +He gets back in his truck and drives away. + +Lila and Ben sit on a bench and drink their milk. They like the taste. It is cold and sweet. + +"Lila, can I have some of your milk?" Ben asks. + +"Why?" Lila asks. + +"Because I drank mine too fast. And I'm still thirsty," Ben says. + +Lila thinks for a moment. She likes her milk. She doesn't want to share it. + +"No, Ben. This is my milk. You have to wait until we go home," Lila says. + +"But Lila, we are friends. And friends share," Ben says. + +Lila looks at Ben. He looks sad. She feels sorry for him. + +"Okay, Ben. I will share my milk with you. But you have to promise me something," Lila says. + +"What is it, Lila?" Ben asks. + +"You have to promise me that you will always be my friend. And that you will never drink your milk too fast again," Lila says. + +Ben nods. He smiles. + +"I promise, Lila. I will always be your friend. And I will never drink my milk too fast again," Ben says. + +Lila gives Ben some of her milk. They drink it together. They are happy. + +They hug each other. They are friends. They keep their promise. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. But then they saw a big truck coming down the road. It was very powerful and noisy. They wanted to see it better, so they ran to the fence. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Lily said. "It has a big crane and a lot of tools. I wonder what it is doing." + +"Maybe it is building something," Ben said. "Or maybe it is moving something. Let's watch." + +They watched as the truck stopped near their house. The driver got out and opened the back. He took out a big box and put it on the crane. He lifted the box and moved it towards their house. + +"What is he doing?" Lily asked. "Is he giving us something?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a surprise. Maybe it is a new toy for us." + +They got very excited and hoped it was a new toy. They watched as the box came closer and closer to their house. But then something went wrong. The crane made a loud noise and shook. The box slipped from the crane and fell to the ground. It crashed and broke. Pieces of wood and metal flew everywhere. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. "That doesn't look good." + +"Look out!" Ben said. "It's coming this way!" + +They ducked and covered their heads as the box hit the fence. The fence broke and fell on their toy cars. Their toy cars were smashed and ruined. + +They were very sad and scared. They cried and hugged each other. The driver ran to them and said he was sorry. He said it was an accident and he didn't mean to hurt them or their toys. He said he was bringing a new shed for their dad, not a toy for them. He said he would fix the fence and buy them new toy cars. + +They stopped crying and looked at him. They were still sad, but they were also curious. They asked him what a shed was and why their dad needed one. He explained that a shed was a small house for storing things and that their dad wanted one for his tools and gardening stuff. He showed them the picture of the shed on the box and said it was very nice and strong. + +They looked at the picture and nodded. They said they understood and they forgave him. They said they still liked the truck and the crane, even if they were powerful and noisy. They said they hoped their dad would like the shed and that he would share it with them. They said they would like to play with their new toy cars in the shed. + +The driver smiled and thanked them. He said they were very brave and kind. He said he would finish his work and come back with their new toy cars. He said he had a surprise for them. He said he had a toy truck and a toy crane for them. He said they were very powerful and noisy, just like the real ones. + +They smiled and thanked him. They said they were very happy and excited. They said they loved surprises and they loved powerful and noisy toys. They said they couldn't wait to play with them. They said they would be careful and not break them. They said they would have a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of rubber animals, like ducks, frogs, and elephants. They like to make noises and pretend they are in the jungle or the pond. + +"Look, Lily, I have a rubber duck. Quack, quack!" Tom says, holding up a yellow duck. + +"I have a rubber frog. Ribbit, ribbit!" Lily says, holding up a green frog. + +They put their rubber animals in a big bowl and pretend it is a pond. They take turns to pour water from a jug into the bowl and watch the animals float and splash. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says, pouring more water. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says, pouring too. + +But they pour too much water and the bowl overflows. The water spills on the floor and makes a big mess. + +"Oh no, we made a puddle!" Tom says, looking at the wet floor. + +"Uh oh, Mommy will be mad!" Lily says, looking worried. + +They hear Mommy coming and quickly grab some towels. They try to dry the floor and the rubber animals. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mommy asks, seeing the mess. + +"Sorry, Mommy, we were playing with our rubber animals and we poured too much water," Tom says, looking sorry. + +"We wanted to make a pond, but we made a puddle," Lily says, looking sorry too. + +Mommy sighs and smiles. She sees the rubber animals and the towels. + +"Well, I'm glad you were having fun, but you have to be careful with water. It can make things wet and slippery," she says. + +She helps them clean up the mess and puts the rubber animals in a basket. + +"Maybe next time you can play with your rubber animals in the bathtub. That would be more interesting and less messy," she says. + +"Okay, Mommy, thank you," Tom and Lily say. + +They hug Mommy and go to the bathtub with their rubber animals. They pour water and make noises and have more fun. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +"Look, mom, a big bird!" Ben said, pointing to a colorful parrot. "It can talk!" + +"Yes, it can, Ben. It is a parrot. Do you want to say hello?" mom asked. + +"Hello, parrot!" Ben said. + +"Hello, hello!" the parrot said back, making Ben laugh. + +Anna saw a sign that said "Reptile House". She wanted to see the snakes and lizards. She pulled mom's hand and said, "Can we go there, mom? Please?" + +"Sure, Anna. Let's go see the reptiles. But remember, we have to be calm and quiet. They don't like loud noises," mom said. + +They entered the reptile house and saw many glass cages with different reptiles. Anna saw a big snake that was coiled around a branch. It had yellow and black stripes. She read the sign that said "Python". + +"Wow, mom, look at that snake! It is so long and strong!" Anna said. + +"Yes, it is, Anna. It is a python. It can squeeze its prey with its body," mom said. + +"Does it eat people?" Anna asked, feeling a little scared. + +"No, Anna, it doesn't. It eats small animals, like rats and birds. And it is behind the glass, so it can't hurt us. See, it is very calm. It is just resting," mom said. + +Anna felt better and looked at the snake with curiosity. She saw that it had a forked tongue that it flicked in and out. She learned that it used its tongue to smell the air. + +"Mom, can I display my tongue like the snake?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, Anna, you can. But only here, not at home or at school, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Anna said, and stuck out her tongue and flicked it like the snake. Ben saw her and did the same. They both giggled and pretended to be snakes. + +Mom smiled and took a picture of them. She was happy that they had fun at the zoo. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big motorcycle in the street. It is shiny and loud. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "I want to ride it!" + +"Me too!" Lily says. "But it is not ours. We have to ask." + +They run to the man who owns the motorcycle. He is nice and smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my motorcycle?" he asks. + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Lily say. "Can we ride it, please?" + +The man laughs. "Sorry, but this motorcycle is too big and fast for you. You need a helmet and a license to ride it. Maybe when you are older, you can have your own motorcycle." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They really want to ride the motorcycle. + +"Can we hang on it, then?" Tom asks. "Just for a little bit?" + +The man thinks. He likes to make kids happy. He nods. + +"Okay, but be careful. You can hang on it, but you cannot turn it on or move it. And only for a few minutes, then you have to go back to your parents." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say thank you and run to the motorcycle. They hang on it and pretend to ride it. They make vroom-vroom noises and smile. + +The motorcycle is fun, but it is also slow. It does not go anywhere. Tom and Lily get bored. + +"Let's go play something else," Lily says. "Maybe we can find a bike or a scooter. They are smaller and faster." + +"Okay," Tom says. "But one day, I will have a real motorcycle. And I will let you ride it with me." + +They wave goodbye to the man and the motorcycle. They go to look for another toy. They are still friends. +Lily liked to catch bugs in the park. She had a jar with holes in the lid. She ran after butterflies, bees and ladybugs. She wanted to see them up close and make friends with them. + +One day, she saw a big dragonfly. It had shiny wings and a long tail. It flew very fast and made a buzzing sound. Lily wanted to catch it. She chased it with her jar. She ran and ran, but the dragonfly was too quick. + +"Come here, dragonfly!" Lily shouted. "I won't hurt you. I just want to look at you and talk to you." + +But the dragonfly did not listen. It flew away from Lily. It flew over the pond, over the bridge, over the trees. Lily followed it, but she was getting tired. Her legs were sore and her breath was short. She wished the dragonfly would stop. + +Finally, the dragonfly landed on a flower. Lily ran up to it and put her jar over it. She was very happy. She had caught the dragonfly. She screwed the lid on and lifted the jar. She smiled at the dragonfly. + +"Hello, dragonfly," she said. "You are very pretty and fast. I like you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +But the dragonfly did not smile back. It looked scared and sad. It banged against the jar and tried to fly away. It wanted to be free. It did not want to be in the jar. + +Lily saw the dragonfly's eyes. They were big and shiny. They looked at her with a plea. Lily felt sorry for the dragonfly. She realized she had made a mistake. She did not want to make the dragonfly unhappy. She wanted to make it happy. + +She opened the jar and let the dragonfly go. It flew out of the jar and into the air. It buzzed and circled around Lily. It seemed to say thank you. Then it flew away, back to the pond, the bridge, the trees. + +Lily waved goodbye to the dragonfly. She felt a little sad, but also a little proud. She had done the right thing. She had let the dragonfly be free. + +She put her jar back in her backpack and walked back to her mom. She was very tired, but also very happy. She had learned a lot from the dragonfly. She had learned to respect and love the bugs. She had learned to fly. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to find rocks and look at them. Some rocks were big and some were small. Some rocks were smooth and some were rough. Some rocks were shiny and some were dull. + +"Look at this rock!" Tom said. He held up a rock that was red and yellow. "It has two colors!" + +"Wow, that's a pretty rock!" Lily said. She wanted to see it better. "Can I hold it?" + +"OK, but be careful. It's my rock," Tom said. He gave the rock to Lily. + +Lily looked at the rock. She saw a thin line between the red and the yellow. She wondered what would happen if she pulled the rock apart. She wanted to see if there were more colors inside. + +She pulled hard on the rock. The rock broke in two. The red and the yellow were separate. But there were no more colors inside. The rock was gray and boring. + +"Hey, what did you do?" Tom shouted. He saw his rock was broken. He was angry and sad. "You broke my rock! You ruined it!" + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to," Lily said. She felt bad. She tried to put the rock back together. But it didn't work. The rock was still broken. + +Tom snatched the rock pieces from Lily. He threw them on the ground. He glared at Lily. "You're not my friend anymore. Go away!" + +Lily started to cry. She ran away from Tom. She wished she hadn't broken the rock. She wished Tom would forgive her. But he didn't. He never played with her again. +Sara was sick. She had a bad pain in her tummy. Mommy and Daddy took her to the hospital. They said she needed an operation. Sara was scared. + +"Will it hurt?" she asked Mommy. + +"No, sweetie, it won't hurt. The doctor will give you some medicine to make you sleep. Then he will fix your tummy. When you wake up, you will feel much better." Mommy said. + +"Promise?" Sara said. + +"Promise." Mommy said. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged Sara and kissed her. They gave her a teddy bear to hold. The nurse came and took Sara to a big room. There were many machines and lights. Sara saw the doctor. He had a mask and a hat. He smiled at Sara. + +"Hello, Sara. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm going to help you. Don't be afraid. You are very brave." He said. + +He gave Sara a mask to wear. He said it was a magic mask. It would make her dream of happy things. Sara put on the mask. She smelled something sweet. She felt sleepy. She closed her eyes. + +She dreamed of a sunny day. She was playing in the park with Mommy and Daddy and Teddy. She was happy. + +The operation was over. The doctor fixed Sara's tummy. He said she did very well. He took her to another room. Mommy and Daddy were waiting for her. They were happy too. + +"Sara, Sara, you're awake! How do you feel?" Mommy said. + +Sara opened her eyes. She saw Mommy and Daddy and Teddy. She smiled. + +"I feel good. My tummy doesn't hurt anymore." She said. + +She was still weak. She had to stay in the hospital for a few days. But she knew she would get better soon. She had Mommy and Daddy and Teddy with her. She was not scared anymore. She was brave. +Lily liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, and many other things. She liked to play with her toys and make up stories. + +One day, she found a new toy in her room. It was an octopus. It had eight legs and a big head. It was purple and soft. Lily wondered what it could do. She imagined it could swim, squirt water, and hug with its legs. + +She decided to play with the octopus. She took it to the bathtub and filled it with water. She put the octopus in the water and watched it float. She pretended it was her friend and talked to it. She said, "Hello, octopus. What is your name? Do you like the water? Do you want to play with me?" + +The octopus did not answer, but Lily did not mind. She imagined it said, "Hello, Lily. My name is Ollie. I like the water very much. I want to play with you. You are very nice." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ollie. You are very nice too. You are a fine octopus. Let's have fun together." She splashed the water and made bubbles. She took a cup and poured water on the octopus. She made it squirt water back at her. She laughed and hugged it with her arms. + +She played with the octopus until it was time to get out of the bath. She dried it with a towel and took it to her bed. She said, "Good night, Ollie. I had a lot of fun with you. You are my new best friend. I love you." She kissed it and cuddled with it. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of swimming with the octopus in the sea. She was happy. +Tim and Mia liked to play on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They also liked to number the waves that came and went. They would count one, two, three, and so on, until they got tired or bored. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It was shiny and had many flags. They wondered what was inside the boat. They wanted to go closer and see. But their mom said no. She said the boat was too far and the tide was too high. She said they had to stay on the sand and be safe. + +But Tim and Mia were nosy. They did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was busy with the baby and then they ran to the water. They tried to swim to the boat. They thought it would be fun and exciting. + +But they were wrong. The water was cold and deep. The waves were strong and scary. The boat was fast and loud. Tim and Mia got lost and scared. They could not see the shore or their mom. They could not hear each other or the boat. They could only feel the water and the fear. + +They cried and screamed for help. But no one heard them. No one saw them. No one saved them. They drowned in the tide. They never numbered the waves again. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles of different colors and shapes. Lila found a shiny pebble that was round and smooth. She showed it to Sam and said, "Look, I found a pretty pebble. It is mine." + +Sam looked at the pebble and liked it too. He said, "No, it is mine. I saw it first. Give it to me." He tried to grab the pebble from Lila's hand. + +Lila did not want to give the pebble to Sam. She said, "No, it is not yours. It is mine. I picked it up first. It belongs to me." She held the pebble tightly and ran away from Sam. + +Sam ran after Lila and shouted, "Stop, give me the pebble. It belongs to me." He was angry and sad. + +They ran and ran until they saw a big pond. They stopped and looked at the water. They saw many pebbles at the bottom of the pond. They were all different colors and shapes. They were all shiny and smooth. + +Lila and Sam looked at each other and smiled. They said, "Wow, look at all the pebbles. They are so pretty. Let's get some." + +They put their pebble on the ground and took off their shoes. They rolled up their pants and walked into the water. They felt the cool water on their feet. They bent down and picked up some pebbles. They showed them to each other and said, "Look, I found a blue pebble. Look, I found a red pebble. Look, I found a yellow pebble." + +They forgot about their pebble on the ground. They were happy and excited. They filled their pockets with pebbles. They said, "We have so many pebbles. They are all ours. They belong to us." + +They walked out of the water and put on their shoes. They looked at their pebble on the ground. They did not want it anymore. They said, "We don't need this pebble. We have better pebbles. Let's leave it here." + +They left the pebble on the ground and ran to their mom. They said, "Mom, look at our pebbles. We found them in the pond. They are so pretty. We are ready to go home." + +Mom smiled and said, "Wow, you have so many pebbles. They are very pretty. I'm glad you had fun. Let's go home." She took their hands and walked with them to the car. She did not see the pebble on the ground. She did not know that it was the pebble that started the fight. She did not know that the pebble was lonely and sad. She did not know that the pebble wanted to belong to someone. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lila wants to go on the slide, but she is too small to climb the steps. Ben is bigger and stronger. He says, "I can help you, Lila. I can lift you up to the slide. You are my friend and I am dependable." + +Ben puts his arms around Lila and lifts her up. He carries her to the top of the slide. Lila is happy and excited. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind and dependable. I like you a lot." + +Lila sits on the slide and waits for Ben to join her. She sees a bright light in the sky. It is the sun. It makes the slide shiny and warm. Lila says, "Look, Ben. The light is so pretty. It makes me smile." + +Ben sits next to Lila and looks at the light. He says, "Yes, Lila. The light is pretty. It makes me smile too. It is a good day to play in the park." + +Lila and Ben hold hands and slide down together. They laugh and have fun. They are happy and dependable friends. They like the light and the slide. They like each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the modern train set. The train set has a big engine, many cars, and a track that goes around the room. + +One day, their mom says, "It's time for a snack, kids. Come to the kitchen and have some juice and cookies." Anna and Ben are not hungry. They want to play with the train set more. They say, "No, thank you, mom. We want to play." + +Mom says, "You have to eat something, kids. Juice and cookies are good for you. They will give you energy to play more. Come on, it's only a few minutes." + +Anna and Ben refuse to listen. They say, "No, mom. We don't want juice and cookies. We want to play with the train set. It's fun and modern. Please let us play." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "You are being rude, kids. You have to follow the rules. You have to eat your snack and then you can play. If you don't come to the kitchen now, I will take away the train set." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They don't want to lose their train set. They love their train set. They say, "Sorry, mom. We will come to the kitchen. We will have juice and cookies. Please don't take away the train set." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's better, kids. Thank you for being polite. You can have your snack and then you can play with the train set. I'm glad you like it. It's a very modern and fun toy." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they see a big pumpkin in the garden. They want to make a cool pumpkin for Halloween. + +"Let's cut a face on the pumpkin," Lily says. "We can make it smile or scary." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need a knife. Where can we find a knife?" + +Lily thinks. She remembers that her mom has a knife in the kitchen. She runs to the kitchen and takes the knife. She does not ask her mom. She thinks it is OK to take the knife. + +She brings the knife to Ben. They start to cut the pumpkin. But the knife is sharp and the pumpkin is hard. Lily slips and cuts her finger. She cries. It hurts a lot. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to the garden. She sees the knife and the pumpkin and the blood. She is angry and worried. + +"Lily, what have you done?" she says. "Why did you take the knife without asking me? You could have hurt yourself or Ben. Knives are not toys. They are dangerous. You should never play with them." + +She takes Lily and Ben to the house. She cleans Lily's finger and puts a bandage on it. She hugs Lily and Ben and tells them to be careful. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily says. "I wanted to make a cool pumpkin. I did not know the knife was bad." + +"I know, sweetie," her mom says. "But you should always ask me before you use something that is not yours. And you should never use something that can hurt you or your friend. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily says. "I understand. I will not do it again." + +"Me too," Ben says. "I'm sorry, too." + +Her mom smiles. She says, "It's OK. I forgive you. But next time, let me help you with the pumpkin. We can make a cool pumpkin together. And you can wear a cool costume, too. How about that?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are happy. They hug her mom and say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." +Lily liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She had a box for her toys, a shelf for her books, and a drawer for her clothes. She liked to make her bed every morning and put away her things every night. + +One day, Lily's cousin Max came to visit. Max was not organized. He liked to make a mess. He threw his toys everywhere, he pulled out all the books, and he dumped out all the clothes. He did not listen to Lily when she asked him to stop. + +Lily was very upset. She did not like Max. She did not want to play with him. She ran to her mom and told her what Max did. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Max is still learning how to be organized. He needs your help. Can you show him how to put away his things?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not want to help Max. But she also did not want her room to be a mess. She decided to give Max a chance. She said, "Okay, mom. I will try to help Max." + +She went back to her room and found Max sitting on the floor. He had a book in his hand and a toy on his nose. He looked silly. Lily laughed. Max laughed too. He said, "Look, Lily. I have a nose toy. Do you want to try?" + +Lily smiled. She took the toy from Max and put it on her nose. She said, "This is fun, Max. But you know what else is fun? Putting away our things. Do you want to help me?" + +Max nodded. He said, "Okay, Lily. I will help you. You are my cousin and my friend. And you are very organized." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a kite. A kite is a toy that can fly in the sky. They have a long string to tie the kite. The string helps them control the kite. + +One day, they go to the park to fly their kite. They find a good spot with a lot of wind. Tom holds the kite and Sam holds the string. Tom says, "Ready, Sam? I will throw the kite and you will pull the string." + +Sam says, "OK, Tom. I am ready. Throw the kite!" Tom throws the kite and Sam pulls the string. The kite goes up and up. It looks like a bird. Tom and Sam are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes running. The dog sees the kite and thinks it is a toy. The dog wants to play with the kite. The dog jumps and tries to catch the kite. The dog barks and runs after the kite. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want the dog to break their kite. They love their kite. It is important to them. They try to run away from the dog. But the dog is faster. The dog gets closer and closer to the kite. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Sam shout. "Go away, dog! Leave our kite alone!" + +A man hears their shouts. He is the owner of the dog. He sees the dog chasing the kite. He calls the dog. He says, "Rover, Rover, come here! Stop that! That is not your toy. That is their kite. Come back, Rover!" + +The dog hears the man. The dog stops and looks at the man. The dog knows the man is his master. The dog obeys the man. The dog runs back to the man. The man says, "I am sorry, boys. Rover is a good dog, but he likes to play with anything that moves. He did not mean to hurt your kite. Are you OK?" + +Tom and Sam are relieved. They are glad the dog did not catch their kite. They are glad the man came to help them. They say, "Thank you, sir. Thank you for calling your dog. We are OK. Our kite is OK. We were afraid the dog would break our kite. We like our kite very much." + +The man says, "You are welcome, boys. I am glad your kite is OK. You have a nice kite. It flies very well. You are good at flying it. You must have tied it well. Can I see your kite?" + +Tom and Sam say, "Sure, sir. You can see our kite. Here it is." They show the man their kite. The man looks at their kite. He says, "Wow, what a beautiful kite. I like the colors and the shape. It is a very special kite. You should be proud of it." + +Tom and Sam smile. They are proud of their kite. They say, "Thank you, sir. We are proud of our kite. We made it ourselves. We used paper and sticks and glue and string. We chose the colors and the shape. We tied it well. It is our favorite toy." + +The man says, "You made it yourselves? That is amazing. You are very clever and creative. You have a great talent. You should keep flying your kite. It is a fun and healthy hobby. Maybe you can teach me how to fly a kite someday." + +Tom and Sam say, "Thank you, sir. We are happy to teach you how to fly a kite. It is easy and fun. You just need a kite and a string and a windy day. And a good spot to fly it. Like this park." + +The man says, "That sounds wonderful. Maybe we can fly kites together someday. That would be fun. But for now, I have to go. I have to take Rover home. He needs a nap. He is tired from running. Say goodbye, Rover." + +The dog says, "Woof, woof." The dog wags his tail. He is sorry for chasing the kite. He likes Tom and Sam. He wants to be their friend. + +Tom and Sam say, "Goodbye, Rover. Goodbye, sir. Thank you for being nice to us. We hope to see you again. Have a good day." + +The man says, "Goodbye, boys. Have fun with your kite. Fly high and free. Have a good day." + +The man and the dog leave. Tom and Sam wave to them. They are happy. They have a new friend. They have a beautiful kite. They have a sunny day. They go back to flying their kite. They enjoy their hobby. They are good friends. The end. +Tommy was a brown dog who liked to play with his friends. He had a long and fluffy tail that he was very proud of. He liked to wag his tail and show it off to everyone. + +One day, he met a new dog named Lucy. Lucy was a white dog who had a short and curly tail. She wanted to play with Tommy and his friends, but Tommy did not like her tail. He thought it was too small and ugly. + +"Go away, Lucy!" Tommy barked. "You can't play with us. Your tail is not good enough. Only dogs with long and fluffy tails can play here." + +Lucy felt sad and ran away. She did not understand why Tommy was so mean to her. She just wanted to share and have fun. + +The next day, Tommy and his friends went to the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. They took turns sliding down and having a blast. Tommy was the last one to slide. He was so excited that he did not notice a big knot on the slide. His tail got caught in the knot and he could not move. He yelped and cried for help. + +Lucy heard Tommy's cries and ran to the slide. She saw his tail stuck in the knot and felt sorry for him. She used her teeth to untie the knot and free his tail. Tommy was surprised and grateful. He thanked Lucy and apologized for being rude to her. + +"I'm sorry, Lucy. I was wrong to judge you by your tail. Your tail is beautiful and so are you. You are very kind and brave to help me. Can you please share and play with us?" + +Lucy smiled and nodded. She was happy to make a new friend. She and Tommy slid down the slide together and joined the other dogs. They all played and shared and had a great time. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge others by their appearance. Be kind and share with everyone. You never know when you might need their help. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars and trucks in the yard. They liked to load the trucks with dirt and rocks and drive them around. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben came over. Ben was a rude boy who lived next door. He did not like to share or play nice. He wanted to take Lily and Tom's toys and make them his. He said, "Give me your trucks, or I will hit you!" + +Lily and Tom did not want to give Ben their trucks. They said, "No, these are our trucks. Go away, Ben!" But Ben did not go away. He grabbed a big stick and swung it at Lily and Tom. He hit them hard on their heads and bodies. They fell down and cried. + +Ben laughed and took their trucks. He loaded them with dirt and rocks and threw them over the fence. He said, "Ha ha, now you have no trucks. You are silly and weak. I am strong and smart. Bye bye, losers!" + +Lily and Tom were hurt and sad. They had no trucks and no fun. They ran to their mom and told her what Ben did. Their mom was angry and worried. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Ben is a very rude and mean boy. He should not hurt you or take your toys. I will talk to his mom and make him say sorry. You are brave and kind. I love you very much." +Lily was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and proud of it. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and even make her own sandwich. But there was one thing she did not like to do: bathe. + +Every night, her mom would call her to the bathroom and say, "Lily, it's time to bathe. Come on, let's go." And every night, Lily would say, "No, mom, I don't want to bathe. I'm not dirty. I want to play more." + +Her mom would try to persuade her, "But Lily, bathing is good for you. It makes you clean and fresh and healthy. And it's fun too. You can play with your toys and bubbles and sing songs. Don't you like that?" + +Lily would shake her head and say, "No, mom, I don't like that. I like to play with my dolls and books and puzzles. Bathing is boring and cold and wet. I don't need to bathe. I'm a big girl." + +Her mom would sigh and say, "Lily, you are a big girl, but you still need to bathe. Everyone needs to bathe, even big girls and boys and moms and dads. It's part of taking care of yourself and being respectful to others. How would you feel if your friends or teachers smelled you and said you were stinky?" + +Lily would frown and say, "I don't care what they say. I'm not stinky. I smell like me. And I like me." + +Her mom would smile and say, "I like you too, Lily. You are a wonderful and independent girl. But you know what? I like you even more when you are clean and fresh and healthy. And I have a surprise for you. If you bathe tonight, I will give you a glass of milk and a cookie before bed. How does that sound?" + +Lily would think for a moment and say, "Milk and cookie? That sounds good. I like milk and cookie. But I still don't like bathing." + +Her mom would say, "I know, Lily, but it's not so bad. It will be over soon, and then you can have your milk and cookie and cuddle with me. Come on, let's give it a try. I'll help you and make it fun. Please, Lily, for me?" + +Lily would look at her mom and see her kind and loving eyes. She would feel her warm and gentle hand. She would remember her sweet and yummy milk and cookie. She would say, "Okay, mom, I'll bathe. But only for you. And only for tonight." + +Her mom would hug her and say, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good and brave girl. I love you very much. Now let's go and bathe. And then we'll have our milk and cookie and cuddle. How does that sound?" + +Lily would nod and say, "That sounds good, mom. I love you too. But I'm still a big girl." + +Her mom would laugh and say, "Yes, you are, Lily. A big and independent and beautiful girl. And I'm proud of you." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their ball. One day, they see a big van on the street. The van has many colors and pictures on it. It looks like a fun van. + +"Let's go see the van!" Tom says to Lily. He runs to the van with the ball. + +"Wait for me!" Lily says. She follows Tom, but she is not as fast. + +Tom reaches the van and sees a door on the side. He tries to open it, but it is locked. He sees a window on the door. He wants to look inside the van. He puts the ball on the ground and stands on it. He reaches for the window. + +Lily catches up with Tom. She sees him standing on the ball. She thinks it is dangerous. + +"Tom, get down!" she says. "You will slip and fall!" + +But Tom does not listen. He pushes the window with his hand. The window is not closed well. It opens with a loud noise. Tom is surprised. He loses his balance. He slips off the ball and falls to the ground. He hurts his knee and starts to cry. + +Lily runs to Tom and hugs him. She tries to make him feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she says. "Are you okay?" + +Tom stops crying. He looks at his knee. It has a small cut and some blood. He feels a little pain, but he is brave. + +"I'm okay, Lily," he says. "But the van is not fun. It is scary." + +They hear a voice from inside the van. It is a man. He sounds angry. + +"Hey, who opened my window?" he says. "Get away from my van!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They pick up their ball and run away from the van. They go back to their house. They tell their mom what happened. She cleans Tom's knee and puts a band-aid on it. She hugs them and tells them not to play near the van again. + +They nod and say sorry. They learn their lesson. They decide to play with their ball in their backyard. They are happy and safe. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many green leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we go up?" Tom says to Mia. + +"Yes, let's try!" Mia says. They hold hands and walk to the tree. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They feel happy and proud. + +They see many small things on the branch. They are brown and round. They look like nuts. + +"What are these?" Tom says. He picks one and holds it in his palm. + +"I don't know," Mia says. She picks one too and looks at it. "Maybe they are food for squirrels." + +"Or maybe they are magic," Tom says. He pretends to make a wish and throws the nut in the air. + +"Me too!" Mia says. She makes a wish and throws her nut too. They watch the nuts fly and fall. + +They laugh and hug. They feel lucky and happy. They climb down the tree and run to the swings. They have fun in the park. +Lily likes to bake with her mom. They make cakes and cookies and pies. Lily helps to mix and pour and stir. She also likes to lick the spoon. + +One day, Lily sees a big hook in the kitchen. It is shiny and sharp. She wonders what it is for. She asks her mom, "Mom, what is this hook for?" + +Her mom says, "That hook is for hanging things. We can hang pots and pans and spoons and cups on it. It is very useful. But be careful, Lily. The hook is also very sharp. It can hurt you if you touch it." + +Lily nods. She understands. She does not want to get hurt. She says, "OK, mom. I will not touch the hook. I will only touch the spoon. Can I lick it?" + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Yes, Lily. You can lick the spoon. But only after we finish baking. We still have to put the cookies in the oven. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily says, "Yes, mom. I want to help you. I love to bake with you. You are the best mom ever." + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "I love you too, Lily. You are the best helper ever." +Anna likes to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She dances with her toys, with her mom, and with her dog. + +One day, Anna goes to the farm with her dad. She sees many animals there. She sees cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. She wants to dance with them. She runs to the sheep and says, "Hello, sheep! Do you want to dance with me?" + +The sheep look at Anna. They do not say anything. They just eat grass. They are boring. Anna tries to make them dance. She jumps, she spins, she claps. But the sheep do not care. They do not move. They do not look at Anna. They are very boring. + +Anna feels sad. She does not like boring sheep. She wants to dance with someone who likes to dance. She looks around. She sees a boy. He is wearing a hat and a whistle. He is the shepherd. He watches the sheep. He sees Anna. He smiles. + +"Hello, Anna," he says. "Do you like sheep?" + +"No, I do not like sheep," Anna says. "They are boring. They do not want to dance with me." + +"I like sheep," the boy says. "But I also like to dance. Do you want to dance with me?" + +"Yes, I want to dance with you," Anna says. She is happy. She likes the boy. He likes to dance. + +The boy blows his whistle. The sheep look up. They follow the boy. The boy and Anna dance. They dance in the field, under the sun, and with the sheep. They dance when they are happy, when they are sad, and when they are bored. They dance with each other, with the dog, and with the sheep. They are not boring. They are fun. +Sam and Ben were best friends. They liked to play pretend. Sometimes they were pirates, sometimes they were superheroes, sometimes they were spies. One day, they decided to be detectives. They needed some clues to solve a mystery. + +"Let's go to the park and look for clues," Sam said. + +"OK, but we need some disguises," Ben said. "Detectives have to be sneaky." + +They looked around their room for something to wear. Sam found a hat and a coat. Ben found a scarf and a pair of glasses. But they still needed something else. + +"I know!" Ben said. "We can use your dad's mustache!" + +Sam's dad had a big, black mustache. He kept it in a box on his dresser. He only wore it on special occasions, like Halloween or parties. He told Sam not to touch it. + +"Are you sure?" Sam asked. "Dad said we can't touch his mustache. He will be mad if he finds out." + +"Don't worry," Ben said. "We'll just lend it for a little while. He won't notice. Come on, it will be fun!" + +Sam was not sure, but he wanted to be a good friend. He agreed to lend his dad's mustache to Ben. They put it on Ben's face with some tape. It looked funny, but also hard. They laughed and went to the park. + +They pretended to be detectives and looked for clues. They found a feather, a coin, a button, and a candy wrapper. They made up stories about who left them and why. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw Sam's dad. He was walking his dog. He saw them too. He looked angry. + +"Sam! Ben! What are you doing with my mustache?" he shouted. + +Sam and Ben were scared. They tried to run away, but the dog chased them. They dropped the mustache on the ground. It got dirty and torn. + +Sam's dad caught them and took them home. He was very mad. He scolded them for taking his mustache without asking. He said they had to apologize and pay for a new one. He said they were not allowed to play pretend for a week. + +Sam and Ben were very sorry. They said they were sorry and they would never do it again. They learned their lesson. They learned that they should not lend things that are not theirs. They learned that some things are hard to replace. They learned that being a detective is not easy. +Anna liked to sign with her hands. She learned many signs from her teacher at school. She could sign her name, her colors, her animals, and her feelings. She liked to sign with her friends, too. + +One day, Anna and her friends played a game with shapes. They had a big box of shapes: circles, squares, triangles, and stars. They took turns picking a shape and signing it to the others. The others had to guess what shape it was. + +Anna picked a star. She made a sign with her fingers like a star. She showed it to her friends. "What shape is this?" she asked. + +Lily guessed first. She pointed to a circle. "Is it a circle?" she asked. + +Anna shook her head. "No, it is not a circle," she said. + +Ben guessed next. He pointed to a square. "Is it a square?" he asked. + +Anna shook her head again. "No, it is not a square," she said. + +Tommy was restless. He did not like to wait. He wanted to pick a shape. He did not look at Anna's sign. He pointed to a triangle. "Is it a triangle?" he asked. + +Anna frowned. "No, it is not a triangle," she said. "You did not look at my sign. You have to look at my sign to guess." + +Tommy did not listen. He grabbed the box of shapes. He spilled them on the floor. He picked a circle. He showed it to Anna. "What shape is this?" he asked. + +Anna was angry. She did not like Tommy's game. She did not want to guess. She wanted to sign. She crossed her arms. She did not answer. + +Tommy laughed. He picked another shape. He showed it to Anna. "What shape is this?" he asked. + +Anna did not look. She did not care. She turned away. She walked to her teacher. She signed to her teacher. "I do not like Tommy. He is not nice. He does not sign. He does not play fair. He makes me sad." + +The teacher hugged Anna. She signed to Anna. "I am sorry, Anna. Tommy is not nice. He does not sign. He does not play fair. He makes you sad. You are a good signer. You are a good friend. You are a good player. You make me happy." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two cones. The cones are the goal. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, they meet a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly, but he likes to chase the ball. He runs after the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He does not give it back. Tom and Sam are sad. They want their ball. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Tom says. He tries to get the ball from the dog, but the dog is too strong. He pulls the ball away. + +"Let's try something else," Sam says. He has an idea. He points to the goal. "Look, dog, there is another ball. It is in the goal. Can you get it?" + +The dog looks at the goal. He sees the cone. He thinks it is a ball. He drops the real ball and runs to the goal. He tries to bite the cone, but it is hard and plastic. He does not like it. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They run to the real ball and pick it up. They thank the dog for playing with them. They say goodbye and go back to their game. + +They are lucky. They have their ball and their goal. They jump and cheer. They have fun. +Lila was a cat who liked to touch things. She touched the sofa, the lamp, the books and the plants. She was flexible and could jump and twist and curl. She did not care if her owner said no or got angry. She only wanted to have fun. + +One day, she saw a shiny thing on the table. It was a necklace with a big red stone. Lila wanted to touch it. She jumped on the table and reached for the necklace. But the necklace was not flexible. It was hard and heavy. When Lila touched it, it fell off the table and broke on the floor. + +Her owner heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw the broken necklace and the cat on the table. He was very angry. He shouted at Lila and grabbed her by the neck. He threw her out of the window and slammed the door. + +Lila felt pain and fear. She landed on the street and hurt her legs. She could not move or touch anything. She saw cars and dogs and people. They did not help her. They did not care. She was alone and cold and sad. She wished she had not touched the necklace. She wished she had a good owner. She wished she was flexible again. But it was too late. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They hope to see the ducks in the pond. They bring some bread to feed them. + +They walk to the pond and look for the ducks. But they do not see any ducks. They only see water and green grass. Sara is sad. She says, "Where are the ducks? I want to see them." + +Ben is kind. He says, "Maybe they are hiding. Let's wait for them. Maybe they will come out soon." + +They sit on a bench and wait. They look at the water and the green grass. They hope to see the ducks. + +After a while, they hear a quack. They look up and see a duck. It is swimming in the pond. It sees them and swims to them. It quacks again. Sara and Ben are happy. They say, "Hello, duck. We have some bread for you." + +They throw some bread to the duck. The duck eats the bread and quacks some more. It is happy too. Sara and Ben smile. They hope to see more ducks. They are kind to the duck. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. They fight over toys, books, and snacks. Their mom and dad are not happy when they fight. They say, "Stop fighting, or we will punish you." + +One day, Anna and Ben find a big book on the shelf. It has many pictures and words. It is their dad's book from university. University is a place where big people go to learn. Anna and Ben want to look at the book. They both grab the book and pull. They pull hard and tear the book. The book is broken. + +Their dad hears the noise and comes to see. He sees the broken book and gets angry. He says, "Who did this? This was my book from university. It was very important to me. It helped me get a good job. It was a competitive book. That means many people wanted it, but only a few got it." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to be punished. They do not want to make their dad sad. They look at each other and say, "We are sorry, dad. We did not know. We just wanted to see the pictures and words. We did not mean to break the book. Please do not punish us." + +Their dad sighs and says, "I know you did not mean to break the book, but you should not have taken it without asking. You should respect other people's things. You should also share and not fight. Fighting is not nice. It hurts you and others. I will not punish you, but you have to do something for me. You have to help me fix the book. You have to glue the pages and tape the cover. You have to be careful and gentle. You have to say sorry to the book. And you have to hug each other and say sorry to each other. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, dad. We can do that. We are sorry. We love you. We love each other. We love the book." They hug their dad and each other. They help their dad fix the book. They say sorry to the book. They learn a lesson. They do not fight anymore. They play nicely. They are happy. +Lily liked to dance. She learned many moves from her teacher. She could spin, jump, and balance on one toe. She was very good at dancing. + +One day, she had a show. She had to perform in front of many people. She wore a pretty dress and shiny shoes. She felt happy and excited. + +She went on the stage with her friends. They danced to the music. Lily did her best moves. She spun, jumped, and balanced on one toe. She smiled at the people. + +The people clapped and cheered. They liked Lily's dance. They thought she was very interesting. Lily felt proud and happy. + +She ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and said, "You did great, Lily! We are so proud of you! You are a wonderful dancer!" + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom and dad! I love dancing! It is so much fun!" +Lila and Sam went to the big water with Mom and Dad. They saw many fish and shells and rocks. They also saw a dolphin. The dolphin was gray and shiny and had a smile. + +"Hello, dolphin!" Lila said. She waved at the dolphin. The dolphin waved back with its tail. + +"Can we pick the dolphin, Mom?" Sam asked. He wanted to touch the dolphin. + +"No, Sam, we cannot pick the dolphin," Mom said. "The dolphin lives in the water. We live on the land. We can only look at the dolphin and talk to it." + +"But I want to pick the dolphin!" Sam said. He was sad and angry. + +"Sam, do not be sad and angry," Dad said. He gave Sam a hug. "The dolphin is happy in the water. If we pick the dolphin, it will be sad and scared. We do not want to make the dolphin sad and scared, do we?" + +"No, we do not," Sam said. He looked at the dolphin again. The dolphin was still smiling. + +"Look, Sam, the dolphin has a gift for you," Lila said. She pointed at the water. The dolphin had brought a lemon to Sam. The lemon was yellow and round. + +"Wow, thank you, dolphin!" Sam said. He took the lemon from the water. He smelled it. It smelled fresh and nice. + +"Can I eat the lemon, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"You can try, Sam, but be careful," Mom said. "The lemon is very sour. It will make your mouth pucker." + +Sam bit the lemon. He made a funny face. The lemon was very sour. It made his mouth pucker. + +"Yuck, the lemon is sour!" Sam said. He spit out the lemon. + +The dolphin laughed. It made a funny sound. It sounded like "ee-ee-ee". + +Lila laughed too. She said, "The dolphin played a joke on you, Sam. The dolphin is funny and smart." + +Sam laughed too. He said, "You are right, Lila. The dolphin is funny and smart. I like the dolphin. I do not want to pick the dolphin. I want to be friends with the dolphin." + +The dolphin nodded. It said, "ee-ee-ee". It meant, "I like you too. I want to be friends with you." + +Lila and Sam waved at the dolphin. The dolphin waved back. They said, "Bye, dolphin. See you soon." + +The dolphin said, "ee-ee-ee". It meant, "Bye, Lila and Sam. See you soon." +Sam and Mia liked to play with blocks. They liked to build big things with many blocks. One day, they found a new box of blocks in the playroom. The box had a picture of a temple on it. A temple was a big house with many towers and doors and windows. Sam and Mia wanted to build a temple with the new blocks. + +They opened the box and saw many different blocks. Some were red, some were blue, some were yellow, some were green. Some were big, some were small, some were round, some were square. The box also had a book with pictures of how to build a temple. Sam and Mia looked at the book and started to build. + +They put the big blocks on the floor to make the walls. They put the small blocks on top of the big blocks to make the towers. They put the round blocks on the towers to make the roofs. They put the blue blocks on the walls to make the windows. They put the red blocks on the walls to make the doors. They put the green blocks on the floor to make the grass. They put the yellow blocks on the grass to make the flowers. They were very happy with their temple. It looked like the picture on the box. It looked like a modern temple. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom came into the playroom. Tom was older than Sam and Mia. He did not like to play with blocks. He liked to play with cars and trucks. He saw the temple that Sam and Mia had built. He did not like it. He thought it was silly and boring. He wanted to play with the new blocks. He wanted to make a road for his cars and trucks. + +He walked over to the temple and kicked it. The blocks fell down and broke. The temple was gone. Sam and Mia were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at Tom. Tom did not care. He took the blocks and started to make a road. He did not supply any blocks to Sam and Mia. He did not share. He was very mean. + +Sam and Mia ran to their mom and told her what Tom had done. Their mom was very mad at Tom. She came into the playroom and saw the mess. She scolded Tom and took away his cars and trucks. She told him to say sorry to Sam and Mia and to help them rebuild their temple. But Tom did not say sorry. He did not help. He sulked and pouted. He was very naughty. + +Sam and Mia did not want to play with Tom anymore. They took the blocks and went to another room. They tried to rebuild their temple, but they did not have enough blocks. Some blocks were missing or broken. They could not make their temple as big and beautiful as before. They were very disappointed. They wished they had never opened the new box of blocks. They wished Tom had never come into the playroom. They wished they had a better brother. +Lily liked to play with her mother's sewing box. She liked the shiny needles and the colorful threads. She liked to make patterns and shapes with them on the cloth. But her mother did not permit her to play with them. She said they were sharp and dangerous and not for little girls. + +One day, when her mother was busy in the kitchen, Lily saw the sewing box on the table. She thought it was a good chance to play with it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the box. She opened it and saw a rare thread that was shiny and sparkly. She wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +She took the thread and wrapped it around her fingers. It was soft and smooth and made her happy. She did not see the needle that was attached to the thread. She pulled the thread harder and the needle poked her finger. She felt a sharp pain and saw blood. She cried out loud. + +Her mother heard her cry and ran to the table. She saw Lily with the thread and the needle and the blood. She was angry and scared. She took the thread and the needle from Lily and threw them in the trash. She took Lily to the sink and washed her finger. She put a bandage on it and hugged her. + +She said to Lily, "I told you not to play with the sewing box. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. You are a naughty girl. You are not allowed to play with the sewing box ever again. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I just wanted to play with the rare thread. It was so pretty." + +Her mother said, "It doesn't matter how pretty it is. It is not for you. You have to listen to me and obey me. Now go to your room and think about what you did. You are in trouble." + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She went to her room and cried. She wished she had not played with the sewing box. She wished she had not seen the rare thread. She wished she had not hurt her finger. She wished her mother was not mad at her. She wished she could play with something else. But she had nothing to play with. She was alone and bored and unhappy. She had a bad day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a new toy. It is a red car. It can make noises and move by itself. Ben thinks it is cool. + +"Can I play with your car, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my favorite toy," Anna says. She gives the car to Ben. + +Ben plays with the car. He makes it go fast and slow. He makes it turn and stop. He makes it beep and honk. He is happy. + +But Anna is not happy. She is jealous. She wants her car back. She does not like to share. She thinks Ben is having too much fun. + +"Give me my car, Ben. It is my turn," Anna says. + +"No, I am not done. It is still my turn," Ben says. + +They start to fight. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. They are not friends anymore. + +A man sees them. He is a park ranger. He wears a hat and a badge. He has a whistle and a tap. He blows the whistle. He walks to them. + +"What is going on here?" he asks. + +"They are fighting over my car. It is mine," Anna says. + +"No, it is mine. She gave it to me," Ben says. + +The man shakes his head. He is not happy. He takes the car. He turns it off. He puts it on the tap. + +"Listen, children. Fighting is not nice. Sharing is nice. If you want to play with the car, you have to take turns. Do you understand?" he says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry. They do not want to fight. They want to play. + +"OK, then. I will bring the car back to you. But you have to promise to share and be friends. Can you do that?" he says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They smile. They hug. They are friends again. + +"Thank you, sir," they say. + +The man smiles. He is happy. He brings the car back to them. He turns it on. He gives it to Anna. + +"Here you go, Anna. You can play with it first. But remember to give it to Ben when you are done. OK?" he says. + +"OK, sir. Thank you," Anna says. + +She plays with the car. She makes it go fast and slow. She makes it turn and stop. She makes it beep and honk. She is happy. + +But she is not jealous. She looks at Ben. She sees him watching. She knows he wants to play too. + +"Ben, do you want to play with me? We can make the car go together. It will be more fun," she says. + +Ben smiles. He is happy. He nods. He joins her. + +They play with the car. They make it go fast and slow. They make it turn and stop. They make it beep and honk. They are happy. + +They are friends. They share. They are nice. +It was a rainy day and Ben was bored. He wanted to go outside and play, but his mom said no. She said it was too wet and cold and he could get sick. Ben felt grumpy and sad. He did not like rainy days. + +He went to the kitchen and saw his mom making cookies. He liked cookies, but he was not in the mood for them. He wanted to do something fun and exciting. He asked his mom, "Can we do something else?" + +His mom looked at him and smiled. She said, "I have an idea. Why don't we make a tent in the living room? We can use some blankets and pillows and pretend we are camping. We can also read some stories and have some cookies and milk." + +Ben's eyes lit up. He liked tents and camping and stories. He said, "Yes, please! That sounds like fun!" + +He helped his mom carry some blankets and pillows to the living room. They made a cozy tent and crawled inside. They read some stories about animals and adventures. They ate some cookies and drank some milk. They laughed and hugged and forgot about the rain. + +Ben was not bored or grumpy anymore. He was happy and warm. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +His mom said, "I love you too, Ben. You are my sunshine." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big ball of yarn in their grandma's closet. It was soft and colorful and had many strings. + +"Look, Max, we can make things with this yarn!" Lily said. She took some yarn and wrapped it around a stick. "I made a flag!" + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily!" Max said. He took some yarn and tied it to a toy car. "I made a trailer!" + +They enjoyed making things with the yarn and playing with them. They pretended to go on adventures and explore new places. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a mysterious noise from the closet. It sounded like a growl. They got scared and ran to the door. + +"What was that, Lily?" Max asked. + +"I don't know, Max. Maybe it's a monster!" Lily said. + +They opened the door and looked inside. They saw a big, fluffy cat sitting on the yarn. It was their grandma's cat, Fluffy. He had followed them to the closet and played with the yarn too. He had made a mess of it. + +"Fluffy, you naughty cat!" Lily said. "You scared us!" + +But then, they saw that Fluffy was purring and rubbing his head on the yarn. He looked happy and cute. + +"Aw, Fluffy, you just wanted to play with us!" Max said. He picked up Fluffy and hugged him. + +Lily smiled and hugged Fluffy too. They decided to share the yarn with Fluffy and play together. They enjoyed being with their grandma's cat and their yarn toys. They had a lot of fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw some flowers with bright colors. They wanted to smell them and touch them. + +But there was a bee on one of the flowers. The bee was busy and did not want to be bothered. It buzzed and flew around the flower. It did not want to yield the flower to Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben did not see the bee. They ran to the flower and reached out their hands. The bee was angry and stung Lila on her finger. Lila cried out loud. It hurt a lot. + +Ben was scared and sorry. He hugged Lila and said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I did not know there was a bee. Are you okay?" + +Lila sniffed and said, "It's okay, Ben. It's not your fault. The bee was mean. Let's go to mom. She will make it better." + +They held hands and ran to mom. Mom saw Lila's finger and said, "Oh, poor Lila. You have a bee sting. Don't worry, I have some ice and cream. It will help." + +She put some ice and cream on Lila's finger and kissed it. Lila felt better and smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lila. I'm glad you're feeling better. But next time, be careful with the flowers. Some of them have bees. And bees don't like to share." + +Lila and Ben nodded and said, "We will, mom. We learned our lesson. We will be nice to the bees and the flowers." + +They hugged mom and went back to play. They had fun in the garden. But they did not touch the flowers with bees. They respected them and left them alone. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to watch TV in the living room. But they do not like the same shows. Tom likes cars and trucks. Lily likes dolls and flowers. They always fight over the cable. The cable is a long thing that connects the TV to the wall. + +One day, they are watching TV. Tom wants to watch a show about cars. Lily wants to watch a show about dolls. They start to fight over the cable. They pull and tug and yell. They are very loud. + +"Give me the cable!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +They do not listen to each other. They do not see their mom coming. She is angry. She does not like the noise. She does not like the fighting. She takes the cable away from them. She turns off the TV. She says, "No more TV for you today. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They cry. They do not have the cable. They do not have the TV. They do not have fun. They have a bad ending. +Lily was a very organized girl. She liked to keep her toys in neat boxes and her books in order. She did not like messes or noises. One day, her mom told her they were going to meet a new friend. His name was Max and he was three years old, like Lily. + +Lily was curious and excited. She hoped Max would be organized too. She put on her best dress and shoes and got ready to go. Mom drove them to Max's house and rang the doorbell. A lady opened the door and smiled. + +"Hello, you must be Lily and her mom. I'm Max's mom. Come in, come in. Max is waiting for you in the living room." + +Lily and her mom followed Max's mom to the living room. There, Lily saw Max. He was sitting on the floor, surrounded by toys. But the toys were not in boxes or order. They were everywhere. Max was playing with a truck, a doll, a ball, and a drum. He was making loud noises and laughing. + +"Hi, Lily!" Max said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily felt shy and scared. She did not like Max's toys or noises. She did not want to play with him. She wanted to go home. + +"No, thank you," Lily said. "I don't like your toys. They are messy and noisy. I like my toys. They are organized and quiet." + +Max looked sad and confused. He did not understand why Lily did not like his toys. He liked his toys. They were fun and colorful. He wanted to share them with Lily. + +"But my toys are fun," Max said. "You can play with any of them. Look, this is my truck. It can go fast and make honk sounds. And this is my doll. She can talk and sing. And this is my ball. It can bounce and roll. And this is my drum. It can make boom sounds. Don't you like any of them?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not like any of them. She thought they were silly and loud. She wished Max would be quiet and organized. + +"No, I don't like any of them," Lily said. "They are silly and loud. I wish you would be quiet and organized." + +Max felt hurt and angry. He did not like Lily's words. He thought they were mean and rude. He wished Lily would be fun and friendly. + +"Well, I don't like you," Max said. "You are mean and rude. I wish you would be fun and friendly." + +Lily and Max started to cry. They did not want to be friends. They did not like each other. Their moms heard them and came to the living room. They saw Lily and Max crying and asked them what was wrong. + +Lily and Max told their moms what they said and did. Their moms looked at each other and sighed. They knew Lily and Max were very different. They had different likes and dislikes. They had different ways of playing and learning. But they also knew Lily and Max were both good kids. They had good hearts and minds. They could learn to be friends. They just needed some help. + +Their moms decided to give Lily and Max some medicine. But it was not the kind of medicine that you drink or eat. It was the kind of medicine that you do or say. It was the medicine of kindness and understanding. + +Their moms told Lily and Max to say sorry to each other. They told them to say something nice about each other. They told them to try to play together. They told them to be kind and understanding. + +Lily and Max listened to their moms. They said sorry to each other. They said something nice about each other. They tried to play together. They were kind and understanding. + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Max. I was mean and rude. You have nice eyes and a nice smile. Can I try your truck?" + +Max said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was hurt and angry. You have a pretty dress and a pretty hair. Can I try your book?" + +Lily and Max smiled at each other. They gave each other their toys. They played with each other's toys. They learned from each other's toys. They had fun with each other's toys. + +Lily and Max stopped crying. They started laughing. They became friends. They liked each other. Their moms were happy. They hugged each other. They thanked each other. + +Lily and Max learned a lesson. They learned that being different is not bad. They learned that being kind and understanding is good. They learned that being friends is better. They learned that medicine can be more than a drink or a food. It can be a word or a deed. It can be a smile or a hug. It can be a friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They had to be careful not to lose the ball or hit someone with it. + +One time, Tom kicked the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. Lily ran after it and saw that it landed on the road. She wanted to get the ball back, but she saw a big car coming fast. She was scared and did not know what to do. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom shouted. He saw the car too and ran to the fence. He wanted to help Lily, but he could not reach her. He was very worried and hoped that the car would stop. + +The car did not stop. It honked loudly and swerved to avoid Lily and the ball. Lily heard the honk and jumped back. She was very lucky and did not get hurt. The ball bounced off the car and rolled back to the park. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. He climbed over the fence and hugged Lily. He was very happy that she was safe. + +"I'm okay, Tom," Lily said. She hugged Tom back and picked up the ball. She was very sorry that she was clumsy and ran to the road. She knew that it was dangerous and that she should listen to Tom. + +"That was an emergency, Lily," Tom said. "You have to be careful and look both ways before you cross the road. And you have to listen to me when I tell you to stop." + +"I know, Tom," Lily said. "I'm sorry. I will listen to you next time. And I will be more careful with the ball." + +They walked back to the park and played with the ball again. They had fun, but they also learned a lesson. They did not want to have another emergency. They wanted to be safe and happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with glow sticks. They bend them and shake them and make them glow in the dark. They pretend they are magic wands and swords and stars. + +One night, they have a game. They try to throw their glow sticks into a big box. The box is the score. If they get their glow stick in the box, they get one point. If they miss, they get zero points. They take turns to throw. + +Lily is very good at throwing. She gets her glow stick in the box four times. Ben is not so good. He misses the box three times. He only gets one point. He is angry. He thinks Lily is cheating. + +"Stop cheating, Lily!" he says. "You are too close to the box. You have to move back." + +"I am not cheating, Ben!" Lily says. "You are just bad at throwing. You have to aim better." + +They start to yell at each other. They forget to have fun. They forget to be nice. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the glow sticks and the box and the angry faces. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" she asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +They tell her about the game and the score and the cheating. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "Glow sticks are for playing, not for fighting. You have to share and take turns and be fair. And you have to say sorry when you hurt someone's feelings." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play a different game. They use their glow sticks to make shapes and letters and animals. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to go to the zoo. They liked to see the big animals, like the lions and the elephants, and the small animals, like the monkeys and the birds. They also liked to play games and make noises like the animals. + +One day, they went to the zoo with their mom and dad. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very tired. Their mom and dad said it was time to go home. But Lily and Ben wanted to stay a little longer. They saw a sign that said "Night Zoo". They wondered what it was. + +"Let's go see the night zoo!" Lily said to Ben. + +"No, we can't. Mom and dad said we have to go home. And it's dark. Maybe there are scary animals in the night zoo." Ben said. + +"Are you afraid of the dark? I'm not. I dare you to go with me. Come on, it will be fun!" Lily said. + +She grabbed Ben's hand and ran towards the sign. Ben was scared, but he didn't want to look like a baby. He followed Lily, hoping that mom and dad wouldn't notice. + +They reached the gate of the night zoo. It was very dark. They could only see some lights and shadows. They heard some strange noises, like growls and hisses and hoots. They felt a chill in the air. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily said. + +"I don't like it. Let's go back." Ben said. + +But before they could turn around, they heard a loud roar. They saw a pair of yellow eyes staring at them from behind a cage. It was a lion. And it looked hungry. + +"Help! Mom! Dad!" Lily and Ben screamed. + +They ran back to the gate, but it was locked. They were trapped in the night zoo. They hugged each other and cried. + +Mom and dad heard their screams. They ran to the gate and saw their children. They were very worried and angry. + +"Mom! Dad! We're sorry! We went to see the night zoo. We didn't mean to. Please get us out!" Lily and Ben said. + +Mom and dad called the zookeeper. He came with a key and opened the gate. He scolded Lily and Ben for being naughty and dangerous. He said they were lucky that the lion was in a cage and couldn't hurt them. + +Mom and dad hugged Lily and Ben and took them home. They said they were glad that they were safe, but they also said they were very disappointed and sad. They said they had to learn to listen and obey. They said they had to go to bed early and no more zoo for a long time. + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and they loved mom and dad. They said they would never do it again. They said they learned their lesson. + +They went to bed and had bad dreams about the night zoo. They wished they had never dared to go there. They wished they had stayed with mom and dad. They wished they had been good. +Sara likes to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many dresses, hats and shoes for them. She also has a big box of bows. She likes to put bows in her dolls' hair and on their dresses. + +One day, she wants to play dress-up with her brother Tom. She asks him to be her prince. She gives him a hat and a cape. She tries to put a bow on his hat, but he refuses. He says bows are for girls, not boys. He does not want to wear a bow. + +Sara is sad. She thinks bows are pretty and fun. She wants to share them with her brother. She asks him why he does not like bows. He says they are silly and he does not want to look silly. + +Sara has an idea. She tells him that bows can be helpful too. She shows him how to use a bow to tie a knot. She says he can use a bow to tie his cape, his shoes, or his bag. She says he can use a bow to make a trap, a swing, or a flag. + +Tom is curious. He likes to make things and have adventures. He tries to use a bow to tie his cape. He sees that it works well and does not fall off. He tries to use a bow to make a trap for a toy mouse. He sees that it is clever and fun. He tries to use a bow to make a flag for his castle. He sees that it is colorful and proud. + +Tom smiles. He says he is sorry for refusing to wear a bow. He says he did not know that bows can be helpful. He says he likes bows now. He asks Sara to put a bow on his hat. He says he wants to be her prince. + +Sara is happy. She puts a bow on his hat and gives him a hug. She says he is a good brother and a good prince. She says she likes to play dress-up with him. They play together with their dolls, their bows, and their imaginations. +Sara and Tom are playing in the backyard. They want to make a tent with a big sheet and some sticks. They gather some sticks from the ground and put them in a pile. + +"Look, I have many sticks!" Tom says. + +"Me too!" Sara says. "Let's make a tent!" + +They take the sheet and put it over the sticks. They use some rocks to hold the sheet down. They crawl inside the tent and pretend they are camping. + +"This is a fun tent!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "And the sticks are very useful. They make the tent strong." + +They hear a noise outside. It is their dog, Max. He sees the tent and wants to join them. He runs towards the tent and jumps on it. + +"Max, no!" Sara and Tom shout. "You will break the tent!" + +But it is too late. The tent falls down and the sheet covers them. Max licks their faces and wags his tail. + +"Max, you are silly!" Sara says. + +"Max, you are naughty!" Tom says. + +But they are not angry. They laugh and hug Max. They love their dog, even if he ruins their tent. They decide to make another tent later. They think it is fun to gather sticks and make things. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big, red pepper growing on a plant. They wanted to pick it and eat it, but their mom said no. She said the pepper was too spicy and they had to wait until dinner. + +But Lily and Max were curious and hungry. They waited until their mom went inside the house, and then they rushed to the plant. They each grabbed a side of the pepper and pulled hard. The pepper came off, but it was so heavy that they fell down. + +"Ow!" Lily said. "That hurt!" + +"Let's try the pepper," Max said. "Maybe it will make us feel better." + +They took a big bite of the pepper and felt a burning sensation in their mouths. They screamed and dropped the pepper. They ran to the house, looking for water. + +Their mom heard them and came out. She saw the pepper on the ground and the twins crying. She understood what happened and felt sorry for them. She gave them some water and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "We were naughty and took the pepper." + +"We wanted to taste it," Max said. "It looked so mysterious and yummy." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I know, but you should always listen to me. I know what is good for you and what is not. The pepper is too spicy for you. It is for grown-ups who like hot food. Next time, ask me before you take something from the garden. OK?" + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "OK, mom. We love you." + +They learned their lesson and never took anything from the garden without permission again. They also learned that some things are not what they seem, and that curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble. +Ben and Lily liked to play hide and seek in the park. Ben was good at finding places to hide, but Lily was good at finding him. One day, they played near the big trees and the swings. Ben ran behind a tree and waited for Lily to count to ten. + +Lily counted out loud and then said, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around and saw a swing moving by itself. She thought Ben was hiding under it, so she ran to the swing and lifted it up. But there was no one there. She was confused. + +Ben saw Lily from his hiding spot and smiled. He had a plan to scare her. He waited for a minute and then made a loud noise. He said, "Boo!" and jumped out from behind the tree. Lily was so surprised that she screamed and dropped the swing. She looked at Ben and saw him laughing. + +Lily was not happy. She felt scared and angry. She said, "That was not funny, Ben! You are mean!" She ran away from him and started to cry. Ben felt bad. He did not want to make Lily cry. He wanted to make her laugh. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just playing. Please don't be mad at me." + +He ran after her and tried to hug her. Lily pushed him away and said, "No, Ben. You are not my friend. You are a tough boy. I don't like tough boys. I like nice boys." Ben felt sad. He said, "But I am your friend, Lily. And I am not tough. I am just silly. Please forgive me. I won't scare you again." + +Lily looked at Ben and saw his sad face. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to promise me. No more scaring, okay?" Ben nodded and said, "I promise, Lily. No more scaring. Only fun." He hugged her and said, "You are my best friend, Lily. And you are a smart girl. I like smart girls." Lily smiled and said, "You are my best friend, too, Ben. And you are a funny boy. I like funny boys." They hugged and made up. Then they went to play on the slide. They had fun and forgot about the scare. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their wagon. They would fill it with toys, books, and snacks and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they would pretend it was a train, a spaceship, or a castle. + +One day, their mom told them to clean their wagon before dinner. She said it was very dirty and messy. Tom and Sam did not want to clean their wagon. They wanted to keep playing. They said they would do it later. + +But later never came. They forgot about their wagon and went inside to eat. After dinner, they watched TV and read stories. They did not remember their wagon until it was time for bed. + +They ran outside to get their wagon, but it was too late. It was dark and rainy. Their wagon was wet and muddy. Their toys, books, and snacks were ruined. They felt very sad and sorry. + +They heard their mom coming. They were anxious. They knew they had been bad. They did not listen to their mom. They did not clean their wagon. + +Their mom saw their wagon and shook her head. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Sam, you did not do what I asked you. You did not take care of your wagon. You did not respect your things. Now you have to face the consequences. You have to clean your wagon tomorrow. And you have to give away some of your toys, books, and snacks to children who need them more. Maybe then you will learn to be responsible and grateful." + +Tom and Sam nodded. They knew their mom was right. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will clean our wagon tomorrow. We will give away some of our things. We will listen to you next time. We will be better brothers." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you, Tom and Sam. I want you to be happy and good. I hope you learned your lesson today. Now go to bed and sleep well." + +Tom and Sam went to bed and slept well. They dreamed of their wagon and their things. They dreamed of being good and kind. They dreamed of making their mom proud. +Anna was a big girl who liked to help her mom at the office. She liked to play with the papers, the pens and the phone. But there was one thing she did not like: the big boss. He was loud and angry and he scared Anna. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the office as usual. Anna was playing with her doll in a corner when she heard the big boss yell. He was mad at her mom for something. Anna saw her mom look sad and fearful. She wanted to help her mom, but she did not know what to do. + +She decided to do what she did when she was sorry or wanted something. She ran to the big boss and knelt in front of him. She looked at him with her big eyes and said, "Please, don't be mad at my mom. She is good and works hard. I love her and you should too." + +The big boss was surprised. He looked at Anna and then at her mom. He saw that her mom was crying. He felt bad for yelling. He did not know that Anna was her daughter. He said, "I'm sorry, little girl. I was wrong to be mad at your mom. She is good and works hard. You are brave and sweet. I love you and your mom too." + +He hugged Anna and her mom and gave them a smile. He said, "Thank you for teaching me a lesson. From now on, I will be nicer to everyone at the office. You can come and play here anytime you want." + +Anna and her mom were happy. They hugged the big boss back and thanked him. They went back to their work and play. Anna was proud of herself. She had helped her mom and made a new friend. She was not afraid of the big boss anymore. She was a big girl who liked to help her mom at the office. +Anna and Ben like to play sport in the park. They run and kick a ball and have fun. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog looks at them and growls. + +"Let's go away, Ben. The dog is scary," Anna says. + +But Ben is persistent. He wants to observe the dog. He thinks the dog is cute and wants to pet it. + +"No, Anna. The dog is nice. Look, he is wagging his tail. He wants to play with us," Ben says. + +He walks towards the dog and holds out his hand. The dog barks and jumps on Ben. He bites Ben's arm and makes him cry. Anna screams and runs to get help. + +The dog runs away and leaves Ben bleeding. Anna comes back with a man who calls an ambulance. Ben is hurt and has to go to the hospital. He is sad and scared. Anna is sorry and angry. + +She says to Ben, "You should have listened to me, Ben. The dog was not nice. He was mean and dangerous. You were silly and stubborn. Now you are in pain and trouble." + +Ben says nothing. He wishes he had not observed the dog. He wishes he had played sport with Anna. He learns a hard lesson. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom was making soup for lunch. Anna asked if she could serve the soup to her dad and her brother. + +"Sure, you can help me, Anna. But be careful, the soup is very hot. You need to use a big spoon and a pot holder. And don't spill the soup on your shoes, they are very pretty," her mom said. + +Anna nodded and put on her apron. She felt very proud of her shoes. They were new and shiny and had pink flowers on them. She loved her shoes very much. She took a big spoon and a pot holder and filled a bowl with soup. She walked slowly and carefully to the table, where her dad and her brother were waiting. + +"Here you go, dad. I made you some soup. It is very yummy," Anna said, as she put the bowl in front of her dad. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are very kind and helpful. You are a great cook, just like your mom," her dad said, smiling. + +Anna felt very happy. She went back to the kitchen and filled another bowl with soup. She walked slowly and carefully to the table, where her brother was waiting. + +"Here you go, brother. I made you some soup. It is very yummy," Anna said, as she put the bowl in front of her brother. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are very sweet and generous. You are a great cook, just like your mom," her brother said, smiling. + +Anna felt very happy. She went back to the kitchen and filled a bowl with soup for herself. She walked slowly and carefully to the table, where she sat down with her family. They all enjoyed the soup and praised Anna for her good work. + +Anna learned that it is good to help others and to share what you have. She also learned to be careful with hot things and to not spill soup on her shoes. She was very proud of herself and her shoes. She hugged her mom and thanked her for teaching her how to cook. Her mom hugged her back and told her she loved her very much. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, their mom says they can choose a photo to put on the wall. She shows them a big box of photos. + +Anna and Ben look at the photos. They see photos of their family, their friends, their pets, and their trips. They see photos of happy times and funny times. They like all the photos, but they can only choose one. + +Anna finds a photo of her and Ben at the zoo. They are feeding a giraffe. The giraffe is very tall and has a long tongue. Anna thinks the giraffe is cute and funny. She says, "I choose this photo. I like the zoo and the giraffe." + +Ben finds a photo of him and Anna at the beach. They are building a sandcastle. The sandcastle is very big and has shells and flags. Ben thinks the sandcastle is cool and fun. He says, "I choose this photo. I like the beach and the sandcastle." + +Their mom smiles and says, "You both chose good photos. But we only have one space on the wall. How can we decide which photo to put?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They both like their photos, but they also like each other. They want to make each other happy. They are brave and kind. + +Anna says, "Ben, you can have your photo on the wall. I know you love the beach and the sandcastle. I can keep my photo in my room." + +Ben says, "Anna, you can have your photo on the wall. I know you love the zoo and the giraffe. I can keep my photo in my room." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "You both are very brave and very sweet. You know how to share and care. I am proud of you. Why don't we put both photos on the wall? Then we can see them every day and remember the fun times we had." + +Anna and Ben clap and cheer. They are happy and excited. They help their mom put the photos on the wall. They look at the photos and smile. They say, "We love our photos and we love each other." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big bottle with a skull on it. They did not know what it was. + +"Look, Ben, a bottle!" Lily said. "Let's open it and see what's inside." + +"No, Lily, don't!" Ben said. "That's poison. It can make you very sick or dead. Mommy told me to stay away from it." + +But Lily did not listen to Ben. She was curious and wanted to see. She opened the bottle and smelled it. It smelled bad. She made a face and threw the bottle away. + +The bottle landed on the grass and broke. The poison spilled out and made a puddle. Lily and Ben ran away from it. + +They did not see that their dog, Spot, was nearby. Spot saw the puddle and thought it was water. He was thirsty and wanted to drink. He ran to the puddle and licked it. + +Spot started to cough and whimper. He felt very bad. He fell down and did not move. + +Lily and Ben heard Spot and came back. They saw him lying on the grass. They saw the broken bottle and the poison. + +"Spot, Spot, wake up!" Lily cried. "What's wrong with him, Ben?" + +Ben was scared and sad. He tried to explain to Lily what happened. + +"Lily, Spot drank the poison. The poison made him sick and dead. It's all your fault. You opened the bottle and threw it away. You killed Spot." + +Lily did not understand. She did not mean to hurt Spot. She loved Spot. She started to cry. + +They hugged each other and cried. They wished they could make Spot alive again. But they could not. The bottle was empty. The poison was gone. Spot was gone. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. But their favorite was the kangaroo. The kangaroo had a baby in her pouch. She was hopping around and eating grass. + +Lily and Ben wanted to see the baby. They went closer to the fence. Lily said, "Look, the baby is peeking out!" Ben said, "I want to touch it!" He reached his hand through the fence and tried to poke the baby. + +The kangaroo did not like that. She was upset. She made a loud noise and kicked the fence. Ben was scared and pulled his hand back. He started to cry. Lily said, "Ben, you were bad! You made the kangaroo angry! You should not poke the baby!" + +Mom heard the noise and came over. She saw what happened and hugged Ben. She said, "Ben, are you okay? You should never poke an animal. It can hurt them and you. You have to be gentle and respectful." Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to see the baby." Mom said, "I know, but you have to look with your eyes, not with your hands. Let's go and say sorry to the kangaroo." + +Lily and Ben followed Mom to the fence. They waved at the kangaroo and said, "Sorry, kangaroo. We did not mean to bother you and your baby. You are very beautiful and we like you." The kangaroo looked at them and nodded. She seemed to forgive them. She let the baby come out of her pouch and hop around. Lily and Ben smiled and watched. They learned their lesson and did not poke any more animals. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their dogs, Spot and Rex. Spot and Rex were loyal dogs. They always followed Lily and Ben and protected them from danger. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big sign in the park. It said: "Dog Show Today. Win a Medal." Lily and Ben wanted to win a medal for their dogs. They thought their dogs were the best in the world. + +They went to the dog show and signed up. There were many other dogs and people there. Some dogs were big and scary. Some dogs were small and cute. Some dogs could do tricks. Some dogs could run fast. + +Lily and Ben waited for their turn. They were nervous and excited. They hugged their dogs and told them they loved them. + +When it was their turn, they walked to the stage with their dogs. They smiled and waved to the judge. The judge was a nice lady with a hat. She asked Lily and Ben to tell her their dogs' names and what they could do. + +Lily said: "This is Spot. He can sit, roll over, and shake hands. He is very smart and friendly." + +Ben said: "This is Rex. He can jump, fetch, and bark. He is very strong and brave." + +The judge nodded and smiled. She said: "Very good. Now, let's see them in action. Please show me what they can do." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They took out some treats and toys and started to play with their dogs. They showed the judge how their dogs could do the tricks and run around. The judge watched and clapped. + +But then, something bad happened. A loud noise came from outside. It sounded like a firework. It scared the dogs and the people. The dogs started to bark and run. The people started to scream and panic. + +Lily and Ben tried to hold their dogs, but they were too fast and strong. They escaped from their leashes and ran away. Lily and Ben were very sad and scared. They cried and called their dogs' names. + +"Spot! Rex! Come back! Please!" + +They ran after their dogs, but they could not see them. They were lost in the crowd and the chaos. + +They did not know what to do. They felt alone and helpless. + +But then, they heard a familiar sound. It was a bark. It was their dogs' bark. They looked around and saw their dogs. They were running back to them. They were loyal dogs. They did not leave their friends. + +Lily and Ben were very happy and relieved. They hugged their dogs and thanked them. They said: "You are the best dogs in the world. We love you so much." + +The judge saw them and came to them. She was very impressed and touched. She said: "You have very loyal dogs. They came back to you even when they were scared. They love you very much. You are very lucky to have them." + +She gave them each a medal. It was a shiny medal with a star and a paw. She said: "You deserve this medal. You and your dogs are the winners of the dog show. Congratulations!" + +Lily and Ben were very proud and happy. They thanked the judge and showed their medals to their dogs. They said: "This is for you. You are the stars of the show. You are our heroes." + +They kissed their dogs and walked away. They were best friends. They had loyal dogs. They had shiny medals. They were very happy. The end. +Lily and Ben were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags with toys, books and clothes. They said goodbye to their dog, Spot, and got in the car. + +"Where are we going, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"We are going to the beach, Lily. We will see the big water, the sand and the shells. Maybe we will see some fish, too," Mom said. + +"I like the beach. Can I make a sand castle?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, Ben. You can make a sand castle with your bucket and shovel. Maybe Lily will help you," Dad said. + +They drove for a long time. They saw many things on the way. They saw cows, trees, bridges and houses. They sang songs and played games. They ate some sweet cookies and drank some juice. + +Finally, they arrived at the beach. They got out of the car and stepped on the sand. It was warm and soft. They heard the waves and smelled the salt. They saw the sun and the sky. They were very happy. + +"Look, Mom, a shell!" Lily shouted. She picked it up and showed it to Mom. + +"It's beautiful, Lily. You can keep it as a souvenir," Mom said. + +"Look, Dad, a fish!" Ben shouted. He pointed to the water and saw a fish jumping. + +"It's amazing, Ben. Maybe we can go closer and see more fish," Dad said. + +They ran to the water and splashed their feet. They laughed and had fun. They made a sand castle and decorated it with shells. They ate some sandwiches and fruits. They took some pictures and hugged each other. They had a wonderful vacation. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a group of friends who came over every day. They liked to dig, run, and hide in the bushes. They also liked to watch the flowers grow. They saw how the flowers changed from tiny seeds to big and bright. + +One day, an elderly lady came to visit their house. She was their grandma, but they did not know her well. She had white hair and a cane. She smiled and gave them hugs and cookies. She said she wanted to see the garden. + +Tom and Lily took her to the garden and showed her their flowers. They were proud of how much they had grown. The elderly lady nodded and said they were very pretty. But then she did something bad. She took out a pair of scissors and started to cut the flowers. She said she wanted to make a bouquet for her room. + +Tom and Lily were shocked and angry. They shouted at her to stop. They said she was hurting their flowers. They said they had worked hard to grow them. They said they were not for her. They tried to grab the scissors, but she pushed them away. + +The elderly lady did not listen. She cut all the flowers and put them in a vase. She said they were hers now. She said they were just weeds. She said they should be grateful for her visit. She said they were rude and spoiled. + +Tom and Lily cried and ran to their mom. They told her what the elderly lady had done. They asked her to make her go away. They asked her to fix their flowers. But their mom said it was too late. The flowers were gone. The elderly lady was their grandma, and they had to be nice to her. She said they had to share their things. She said they had to grow up. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big splash in the pond. They run to see what it is. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. "It is a comet!" + +"A comet?" Mia asks. "What is a comet?" + +Tim thinks for a moment. He remembers what his dad told him. "A comet is a rock that flies in the sky. Sometimes it falls into the water and makes a splash." + +Mia nods. She thinks comets are cool. She wants to touch one. "Can we go closer?" she asks. + +Tim feels nervous. He is not sure if it is safe. He looks at the pond. The water is still bubbling. He hears a hissing sound. He shakes his head. "No, we can't. It might be hot. It might hurt us." + +Mia is disappointed. She wants to see the comet better. She tries to persuade Tim. "Please, Tim. Just a little bit. We can be careful. We can use a stick to poke it." + +Tim hesitates. He is curious too. He looks around. He sees a long stick on the ground. He picks it up. He holds it in his hand. He says, "Okay, Mia. But only a little bit. And we have to be quick." + +They walk slowly to the edge of the pond. They see the comet. It is shiny and black. It has a tail of smoke. It looks like a fish with a fire. They are amazed. + +They reach out with the stick. They try to touch the comet. But as soon as they do, the comet makes a loud noise. It jumps out of the water. It flies away into the sky. + +Tim and Mia are scared. They drop the stick. They scream. They run away from the pond. They hide behind a tree. + +They look at each other. They are both breathing hard. They are both shaking. They are both smiling. + +They say at the same time, "That was awesome!" +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide with a lion symbol on it. Anna likes lions. She wants to go on the slide. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go on the slide!" Anna urges Ben. "It looks fun!" + +Ben is scared. He does not like lions. He thinks the slide is too high and too fast. He shakes his head. + +"No, Anna, I don't want to go on the slide. It looks scary!" Ben says. "The lion is fierce. It might bite us!" + +Anna laughs. She does not think the lion is fierce. She thinks the lion is friendly. She tries to make Ben feel better. + +"Don't be afraid, Ben. The lion is not real. It is just a symbol. It can't bite us. It is only for fun!" Anna says. "Please, Ben, come with me. I don't want to go alone." + +Ben looks at Anna. He sees that she is happy and excited. He does not want to make her sad. He decides to be brave. + +"Okay, Anna, I will go with you. But you have to hold my hand." Ben says. + +Anna smiles. She holds Ben's hand. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They slide down together. They scream and laugh. They have fun. + +They reach the bottom. They look at each other. They are proud of themselves. + +"See, Ben, that was not scary. That was fun!" Anna says. + +"You are right, Anna. That was fun!" Ben says. + +They hug each other. They go on the slide again. And again. And again. They are happy. +Sara likes to do good things. She helps Mom and Dad with chores. She shares her toys with her brother. She listens to her teacher. She says please and thank you. + +Sara gets rewards for doing good things. Mom and Dad give her hugs and kisses. They also give her stickers and books. Her brother gives her his candy. Her teacher gives her stars and smiles. + +One day, Sara does a very good thing. She finds a lost cat in the park. She sees a clear sign with a picture of the cat and a phone number. She calls the number and tells the owner where the cat is. The owner is very happy and comes to get the cat. + +The owner gives Sara a big reward. She gives her a new toy and a card. The card says, "Thank you for finding my cat. You are a very kind and brave girl. You made me and my cat very happy." + +Sara is very happy too. She did a very good thing and got a very good reward. She shows her reward to Mom and Dad, her brother and her teacher. They are all proud of her and give her more hugs, kisses, stickers, books, stars and smiles. Sara smiles too. She likes to do good things. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara saw a big hill and wanted to roll down it. She asked Tom to join her. + +"Come on, Tom, let's roll down the hill. It will be fun!" Sara said. + +Tom was not sure. He looked at the hill and saw some rocks and sticks. He thought it might hurt. + +"I don't know, Sara. It looks scary. What if we get a pain?" Tom said. + +Sara laughed. She was not afraid. She was modest and brave. + +"Don't be silly, Tom. It's not scary. It's just a hill. We will be fine. Come on, follow me!" Sara said. + +She ran to the top of the hill and lay down on the grass. She smiled at Tom and waved. Then she rolled down the hill, fast and happy. + +Tom watched Sara roll down the hill. He saw her laugh and have fun. He wanted to have fun too. He decided to try it. He ran to the top of the hill and lay down on the grass. He looked at Sara and smiled. Then he rolled down the hill, fast and happy. + +But Tom was not lucky. He rolled over a rock and a stick. He felt a sharp pain in his arm and his leg. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!" Tom said. + +Sara heard Tom cry. She stopped rolling and got up. She ran to Tom and saw his arm and his leg. They were red and bleeding. She felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know there were rocks and sticks. Are you okay?" Sara said. + +Tom was not okay. He was in pain. He wanted to go home. He wanted his mom. + +"I'm not okay, Sara. I have a pain. I want to go home. I want my mom." Tom said. + +Sara nodded. She helped Tom get up. She held his hand and walked with him. They went to find their mom. They hoped she would make Tom feel better. They learned a lesson. They would not roll down the hill again. +Tom is a cop. He helps people who are in trouble. One day, he sees a bad man with a gun. The bad man wants to take money from a shop. Tom runs to the shop and tells the bad man to stop. But the bad man shoots at Tom and hits his arm. Tom falls down and feels hurt. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cries. He sees blood on his arm. He is scared. + +Sara is a nurse. She works at the hospital. She hears Tom's cry and runs to him. She sees the bad man with the gun. She is brave. She picks up a big stick and hits the bad man on the head. The bad man drops the gun and runs away. + +"Are you OK?" Sara asks Tom. She sees his hurt arm. She takes out a bandage and wraps it around his arm. She tells him to be calm. + +"I'm OK, thanks to you," Tom says. He smiles at Sara. He feels better. + +"You're welcome," Sara says. She smiles back. She likes Tom. + +Tom and Sara go to the hospital. The doctor looks at Tom's arm and says he will heal soon. He gives him some medicine and a sticker. Tom thanks the doctor. + +Tom and Sara become friends. They visit each other often. They talk and laugh and play. They help each other. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big bear in the garden. The bear was brown and furry, and had a black nose. He was looking for honey in the flowers. + +"Look, Ben, a bear!" Sara said. "He is so big and cute!" + +"Shh, Sara, don't scare him!" Ben said. "He might run away or be angry." + +They watched the bear as he sniffed the flowers. Some of the flowers were yellow, some were pink, and some were purple. They were all very pretty and smelled nice. The flowers had bloomed because it was spring and the sun was hot. + +The bear found a flower that had a bee on it. He tried to catch the bee, but the bee buzzed away. The bear followed the bee to another flower, and then another, and another. He was having fun. + +Sara and Ben giggled as they saw the bear chase the bee. They wanted to play with him, but they knew they had to be careful. They stayed behind a bush and whispered to each other. + +"Maybe we can give him some honey," Sara said. "Then he will be our friend." + +"Good idea, Sara," Ben said. "Let's go get some honey from the kitchen." + +They ran inside the house and got a jar of honey. They came back outside and saw the bear still playing with the bee. They put the jar of honey on the ground near the bear and hid behind the bush again. + +The bear smelled the honey and stopped chasing the bee. He walked over to the jar and licked it. He liked the honey very much. He looked around and saw Sara and Ben smiling at him. + +"Hello, bear," Sara said. "We brought you some honey. Do you like it?" + +The bear nodded and made a happy sound. He moved closer to Sara and Ben and licked their faces. He was friendly and gentle. + +"Hello, Sara and Ben," the bear said. "Thank you for the honey. You are very kind. Can I play with you?" + +Sara and Ben nodded and hugged the bear. They were happy and surprised. They had made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing with their cars on the floor. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They made noises like vroom and beep as they moved their cars around. + +"Let's have a race!" Tom said. "My car is faster than yours!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "But we need a finish line. How about that book over there?" + +They put the book on the other side of the room. Then they went back to their cars and got ready to start. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted. + +They pushed their cars as hard as they could. Tom's car zoomed ahead of Lily's car. He was almost at the book. + +But then he saw a big toy truck in his way. He tried to go around it, but it was too late. His car crashed into the truck and flipped over. + +"Ha ha!" Lily shouted. "I win! I win!" + +She reached the book with her car and smiled. She picked up her car and held it up. + +Tom was angry. He got up and ran to Lily. He grabbed her car and threw it on the floor. + +"That's not fair!" he shouted. "You cheated! You put the truck there to stop me!" + +He stomped his feet and crossed his arms. + +Lily was sad. She didn't cheat. She didn't put the truck there. She just wanted to have fun. + +She picked up her car and hugged it. She looked at Tom with tears in her eyes. + +"I didn't cheat!" she shouted. "You're mean! You broke my car!" + +She ran to the other side of the room and sat on the couch. She sobbed and sniffed. + +Tom felt bad. He didn't mean to break her car. He just wanted to win. He looked at the truck and realized it was his. He must have left it there by mistake. + +He walked to the couch and sat next to Lily. He touched her shoulder and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was wrong. You didn't cheat. You're a good racer. Your car is tough." + +He gave her a smile and a hug. He hoped she would forgive him. + +Lily looked at him and wiped her eyes. She saw that he was sorry. She forgave him. + +"I'm sorry, too, Tom," she said. "I was rude. You're a good racer, too. Your car is fast." + +She gave him a smile and a hug. She hoped he would play with her again. + +They got up and went back to their cars. They fixed them and made them look nice. Then they decided to have another race. + +But this time, they moved the truck out of the way. And they agreed to share the book as the finish line. + +They had fun and played nicely. They were friends again. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide, and run. But their favorite thing was to spring on the trampoline. They would jump high and laugh loud. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked sad and lonely. Lily and Sam wanted to be kind, so they went to say hello. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is True," the boy said. + +"That is a rare name," Sam said. "We have never heard it before. Do you want to play with us?" + +True nodded. He smiled a little. He followed Lily and Sam to the trampoline. They helped him climb on. They showed him how to spring and have fun. + +Soon, True was jumping high and laughing loud too. He felt happy and warm. He made new friends. Lily and Sam were glad. They liked True. They shared their trampoline and their joy. They learned a new name and a new game. They had a rare and wonderful day. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys, but they did not like to share. One day, their mom gave them a new puzzle. It had many pieces and colors. Tim and Sam both wanted to do the puzzle. + +"Let me do it first!" Tim said. + +"No, me!" Sam said. + +They grabbed the puzzle and pulled hard. The pieces flew everywhere. Some landed on the floor, some on the couch, some on the table. Their mom heard the noise and came to see. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You broke the puzzle!" + +Tim and Sam looked at the mess. They felt bad. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "You need to learn to share and be patient. You can't have everything you want right away. Now you have to pick up the pieces and put them back in the box. And you can't play with the puzzle until tomorrow." + +Tim and Sam did not like that. They thought it was dull. They wanted to play with the puzzle now. But they knew they had to listen to mom. They started to pick up the pieces. + +As they did, they saw some of the pieces had pictures on them. They saw a dog, a cat, a ball, a flower. They wondered what the whole puzzle looked like. They felt curious. + +"Maybe we can do the puzzle together tomorrow," Tim said. + +"Yeah, maybe that would be fun," Sam said. + +They smiled at each other. They realized they could have more fun if they shared and were patient. They finished picking up the pieces and put them back in the box. They hugged mom and said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. And I'm proud of you for learning your lesson. Tomorrow, I will allow you to do the puzzle together. But only if you promise to be nice and help each other." + +Tim and Sam nodded and said, "We promise, mom." + +They went to bed happy and excited. They dreamed of the puzzle and the pictures. They learned that sharing and being patient can make dull things fun. +Lila was a little girl who liked to move a lot. She liked to run, jump, dance and play. She moved so much that sometimes her parent said, "Lila, slow down, you will get tired." But Lila did not want to slow down. She wanted to move more and more. + +One day, Lila and her parent went to the park. There were many other children who were moving too. Lila saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She looked down and saw how high it was. She felt a little scared, but she wanted to move. + +"Are you ready, Lila?" her parent asked from below. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Lila said. She moved her body and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt happy and free. She moved so fast that she flew off the end of the slide and landed on the grass. + +"Wow, Lila, you are amazing!" her parent said. "You moved like a bird!" + +Lila smiled and got up. She was not hurt, only a little dirty. She hugged her parent and said, "Thank you, parent. You are amazing too. You moved like a lion!" + +They laughed and moved together to the swings. They had an ordinary day, but they felt extraordinary. They moved with joy and love. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She opened the big closet and saw many hangers with different clothes. She saw a purple dress that was shiny and pretty. She wanted to wear it. + +She reached for the hanger and tried to pull it down. But it was too high for her. She pulled harder and harder, but the hanger did not move. She felt sad and angry. + +"Mommy, help me!" she cried. "I want the purple dress!" + +Mommy heard Lily and came to the closet. She saw Lily pulling the hanger and making a mess. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Mommy asked. "You can't pull the hanger like that. You will break it or hurt yourself." + +"But I want the purple dress!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. She took the hanger with the purple dress and gave it to Lily. + +"Here you go, sweetie. You can wear the purple dress, but only for a little while. And you have to be careful with it. It is Mommy's special dress." + +Lily smiled and thanked Mommy. She put on the purple dress and felt happy. She looked at herself in the mirror and twirled around. + +"I look like a princess!" she said. + +Mommy nodded and kissed Lily. She took a picture of Lily in the purple dress and said, "You are my princess, Lily. And I love you very much." +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is fast and loud. It runs and barks. + +"Look, a dog!" Sam says. "Can we pet it?" + +Lily is scared. She shakes her head. "No, Sam. The dog is too fast and loud. It might bite us." + +Sam wants to pet the dog. He thinks the dog is nice. He walks to the dog. "Hi, dog. Can I pet you?" + +The dog sees Sam. It runs to Sam. It barks louder. Sam is scared too. He runs back to Lily. + +Lily hugs Sam. "Are you okay, Sam?" + +Sam nods. "Yes, Lily. I'm okay. But the dog is not nice. It scared me." + +Lily says, "Next time, you should listen to me, Sam. I know when a dog is nice or not. Come on, let's play somewhere else." + +Sam says, "Okay, Lily. You are right. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. Let's go play on the slide." + +They hold hands and run to the slide. They have fun. They forget about the dog. They are happy. +Sara and Sam are twins. They like to play together. They have a lot of toys. But they also like to share. They are sweet twins. + +One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a bow on it. They wonder what is inside. They ask their mom. + +"Mom, what is in the box?" they say. + +Mom smiles. "It is a surprise for you. You can open it together." + +Sara and Sam are excited. They run to the box. They pull the bow. They lift the lid. They scream. + +Inside the box, there is a big teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red bow around its neck. It has a tag that says "To Sara and Sam, from Grandma and Grandpa. We love you." + +Sara and Sam hug the teddy bear. They thank their mom. They thank their grandma and grandpa. They are very happy. They are sweet twins. +Anna liked to be independent. She did not want to hold her mom's hand when they walked to the park. She wanted to carry her own sack with her toys and snacks. She was a big girl, she thought. + +But when they got to the park, Anna saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards her. Anna was scared. She dropped her sack and ran to her mom. She hugged her mom's leg and cried. + +"Mom, mom, the dog is scary!" Anna said. + +"It's okay, Anna, the dog is friendly. He just wants to play. See, his owner is calling him. He won't hurt you," her mom said. + +Anna looked and saw a man with a leash. He was waving and smiling. He said sorry to Anna and her mom. He said his dog's name was Zipper. He said Zipper liked to chase things, like balls and sacks. + +Anna felt a little better. She wiped her tears and smiled back. She picked up her sack and opened the zipper. She took out a ball and threw it to Zipper. Zipper ran after the ball and brought it back. He wagged his tail and licked Anna's hand. + +Anna laughed. She liked Zipper. She played with him and his owner for a while. She shared her snacks with them. She was not scared anymore. + +She still liked to be independent, but she also liked to make new friends. She held her mom's hand when they walked back home. She was a happy girl. +Tom was a lazy boy who did not like to do anything. He did not like to play, to read, to help, or to learn. He only liked to sleep all day and night. His mom and dad were very sad and worried about him. + +One day, Tom felt a pain in his tummy. He cried and cried and did not want to eat. His mom and dad took him to the doctor. The doctor said he needed an x-ray to see what was wrong. Tom was scared of the x-ray. He did not know what it was. He thought it was a big monster that would hurt him. + +The doctor was very kind and gentle. He explained to Tom that the x-ray was a special machine that could take a picture of his bones and his tummy. He said it would not hurt him at all. He said it would help him find out why he had a pain. He asked Tom to lie down on a table and stay still. He gave him a soft toy to hold. He said he would be back soon. + +Tom did as the doctor said. He lay down on the table and held the toy. He saw a big screen above him. He heard a beep. He saw a picture of his bones and his tummy on the screen. He was amazed. He saw something round and shiny in his tummy. He wondered what it was. + +The doctor came back and smiled. He said he found the problem. He said Tom had swallowed a coin. He said he had to take it out with a small operation. He said it would be easy and quick. He said Tom would be fine. He asked Tom how he had swallowed a coin. + +Tom felt ashamed. He remembered that he had found a coin under his bed. He had been too lazy to put it in his piggy bank. He had been too lazy to get up and brush his teeth. He had been too bored to do anything else. He had put the coin in his mouth and played with it. He had fallen asleep with it. He had swallowed it by mistake. + +Tom said he was sorry. He said he had been very lazy and silly. He said he would not do it again. He said he would be more active and happy. He said he would play, read, help, and learn. He said he would take care of his teeth and his tummy. He said he would only sleep at night. + +The doctor was glad. He said Tom had learned a valuable lesson. He said he was proud of him. He said he would help him get better. He said he hoped Tom would keep his promise. He said he hoped Tom would enjoy his life. + +Tom nodded. He thanked the doctor. He hugged his mom and dad. He said he loved them. He said he was ready for the operation. He said he was not scared anymore. He said he was happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to watch a movie. They asked their mom if they could. Mom said yes, but they had to be polite and share the remote. Tom and Lily said okay and thanked mom. + +They went to the living room and turned on the TV. They looked for a movie they both liked. Tom saw a movie with cars and trucks. He said, "I want to watch this one!" Lily saw a movie with princesses and fairies. She said, "No, I want to watch this one!" + +They started to argue and tug on the remote. Mom heard them and came to the living room. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting, you two! You have to be polite and take turns. If you can't agree on a movie, you can't watch any movie." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said sorry to mom and to each other. They decided to watch a movie with animals and jokes. They both liked it. They laughed and had fun. They were polite and shared the remote. Mom was proud of them. She gave them a hug and a snack. They said thank you and enjoyed the movie. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play music. Anna has a drum and Ben has a flute. They want to perform for people and get some coins. + +They go to the market with their music toys. The market is big and noisy. There are many people and things to see. Anna and Ben find a spot near a fruit stall. They start to play their music. + +Some people stop and listen. They smile and clap. They give Anna and Ben some coins. Anna and Ben are happy. They say thank you. + +But some people do not like their music. They say it is too loud and bad. They tell Anna and Ben to go away. They throw some fruit at them. Anna and Ben are sad. They say sorry. + +Their music toys and clothes are dirty. They have some coins, but not many. They decide to go home. They are still friends. They say they will play music again, but in a different place. They hope people will like their music. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a hose that makes water come out. They can create different shapes with the water. Sometimes they make a rainbow, sometimes they make a snake, sometimes they make a fountain. + +One day, they want to create a big splash. They turn the hose on very high and point it at the sky. The water goes up and up and up. Then it falls down and down and down. Sara and Ben laugh and run under the water. They feel wet and cool and happy. + +But then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, what are you doing? You are wasting water and making a mess. Turn off the hose right now!" + +Sara and Ben feel sad and sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They turn off the hose and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to create a big splash. It was fun." + +Mom sighs and says, "I know, my loves. But water is precious and we need to use it wisely. You can play with the hose, but not so high and not so long. And you need to clean up the mess you made. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will be more careful next time. Can we hug you?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course you can. I love you both. Now come here and give me a hug." She opens her arms and hugs Sara and Ben. They hug her back and say, "We love you too, Mom." +Ben and Lily were playing in the barn. They liked to climb on the sacks of wheat and pretend they were mountains. They also liked to hide behind them and scare each other. + +"Boo!" Lily shouted, jumping out from behind a sack. Ben laughed and ran after her. They chased each other around the barn, having fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was the farmer, coming back from the market. He was angry and had a big stick. He did not like children playing in his barn. He wanted to keep his wheat safe. + +"Who's there?" he shouted. "Get out of my barn, you little rats!" + +Ben and Lily were fearful. They did not want the farmer to catch them. They looked for a way to escape. They saw a small window at the end of the barn. It was open. + +"Come on, Lily, follow me!" Ben said. He grabbed a sack of wheat and threw it at the window. It broke the glass and made a hole. Ben climbed on the sack and jumped out of the window. He landed on the grass outside. + +"Lily, hurry!" he called. Lily grabbed another sack of wheat and did the same. She joined Ben on the grass. They ran away from the barn as fast as they could. + +They did not stop until they reached their home. They were safe and happy. They hugged each other and smiled. + +"We did it, Ben!" Lily said. + +"We did, Lily!" Ben said. "But let's not play in the barn again. It's too scary!" + +They agreed. They decided to play in the garden instead. They still had fun, but they did not have to be fearful. They liked the garden better than the barn. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with many flowers. They hear a buzzing sound. + +"Look, Ben, bees!" Anna says. "They make honey. Honey is sweet and yummy." + +"Can we get some honey, Anna?" Ben asks. "I want to taste it." + +Anna shakes her head. "No, Ben, we can't. Bees are busy. They work hard to make honey. They don't like to share. They might sting us if we go near them." + +Ben frowns. He really wants some honey. He sees a jar of honey on the table. It is from their grandma. She gave it to them yesterday. + +"I have an idea, Anna," Ben says. "Let's go to the table and get some honey. We can eat it with bread. The bees won't know. They are too busy to talk to us." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes honey too. She nods. "OK, Ben, let's go. But we have to be quiet and fast. We don't want to make the bees angry." + +They run to the table and grab the jar of honey. They open it and dip their bread in it. They take big bites and smile. The honey is sweet and yummy. + +They don't see the bees flying out of the tree. They don't hear the buzzing getting louder. They don't feel the stings on their faces and hands. + +They only hear their mom shouting. "Anna! Ben! What are you doing? Drop the honey and run! The bees are angry! They are trying to talk to you!" +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and slides down fast. She laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Ben goes next. He sits on the slide and slides down too. But he does not stop at the end. He springs off the slide and lands on the grass. He rolls and says, "Ouch!" + +Lily runs to him and asks, "Are you okay, Ben?" + +Ben nods and says, "I'm okay. I just did a silly thing. I forgot to use my feet to stop." + +Lily smiles and says, "That's okay, Ben. We all do silly things sometimes. But next time, remember to use your feet. Or you can hold my hand and we can slide together." + +Ben smiles and says, "Okay, Lily. That sounds good. You are a nice friend." + +They hold hands and go back to the slide. They slide down together and stop at the end. They giggle and hug. They have fun in the park. They do not spring off the slide again. They only have one left to use. And they use it well. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. One day, they went to the mall with Mom and Dad. The mall was big and had many shops and people. + +Anna and Ben saw a toy store. They wanted to go inside and look at the toys. They had a plan. They told Mom and Dad they had to go to the bathroom. Mom and Dad said okay and waited for them. + +But Anna and Ben did not go to the bathroom. They ran to the toy store. They saw many toys they liked. They touched them and played with them. They forgot about Mom and Dad. + +After a while, they heard a loud voice. It was the toy store man. He was angry. He said they had to pay for the toys or leave. Anna and Ben were frightened. They did not have any money. They wanted to find Mom and Dad. + +They ran out of the toy store. But they did not know where to go. The mall was big and had many shops and people. They could not see Mom and Dad. They felt lost and scared. They started to cry. + +Mom and Dad heard them cry. They ran to them and hugged them. They were worried and angry. They asked them why they lied and ran away. Anna and Ben said they were sorry. They said they had a plan to see the toys. They said they were frightened by the toy store man. + +Mom and Dad said they were glad they were safe. But they said they were naughty and had to learn a lesson. They said they had to go home and no toys for them. Anna and Ben felt sad. They said they would not do it again. They learned that their plan was not a good plan. They learned that the mall was not a place to play. They learned that they had to listen to Mom and Dad. +Once upon a time, there was a family of bears. They decided to go on a vacation to the beach. They packed their bags with toys, snacks, and sunscreen. Baby bear was so excited to go on the vacation. + +When they got to the beach, they found a spot to sit and put their heavy bags down. Mama bear said, "Let's play in the sand!" Baby bear replied, "Okay, I want to build a sandcastle!" So, they started building and playing. + +After a while, Papa bear said, "I'm tired. Can we sit down?" Mama bear said, "Sure, let's find a seat." They found a bench and sat down to rest. Baby bear said, "This vacation is so much fun!" The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a neighbor named Timmy. Timmy was always doing naughty things like throwing rocks at birds and breaking windows with his ball. One day, Lily decided to play a game of hide and seek with Timmy. + +While Timmy was counting, Lily found a good hiding spot. She waited and waited until Timmy finally found her. When he did, he revealed that he had a surprise for her. It was a beautiful flower he had picked from his garden. + +Lily was so happy and surprised that Timmy could be so nice. From that day on, they became good friends and Timmy stopped doing naughty things. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a cake for Lily's grandma. They got all the ingredients and started to mix them together. Lily's mommy told her to use a small fork to mix the batter. + +While they were making the cake, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He wanted to help too. He grabbed the small fork and started to play with it. Suddenly, he accidentally swallowed the fork! Lily's mommy quickly called the doctor, but it was too late. The fork had gotten stuck in his throat and he couldn't breathe. + +Lily and her mommy were very sad that they couldn't save her little brother. They learned that it's important to be careful with small things, especially when making food. From that day on, they always made sure to keep small objects away from their little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about princesses and unicorns. One day, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Lily replied, "I want to go to university and be a princess!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great dream, Lily. But first, you need to go to school and learn lots of things." + +Lily didn't want to go to school. She thought it was disgusting to sit in a classroom all day. But her mom explained that school was important if she wanted to go to university and be a princess. + +Lily sighed and said, "Okay, I'll go to school. But I still want to be a princess!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the sand at the beach. He had a bucket and a shovel and he liked to make sandcastles. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to play with him. Billy had a shiny new toy truck. + +Timmy said, "Wow, Billy! Your truck is so cool! Can I try playing with it?" + +Billy said, "Sure, Timmy. But be careful, it's new." + +Timmy played with the truck for a while, but then he got bored. He said, "Playing with the truck is dull. Let's go back to making sandcastles!" + +Billy said, "But Timmy, you didn't even try to make the truck go up the sand hill. Maybe you just need to try harder." + +Timmy thought about what Billy said and realized that he didn't give the truck a fair chance. He tried again and this time, he was able to make the truck go up the sand hill. Timmy learned that sometimes things may seem dull at first, but if you try harder, you might discover something new and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a good man. He lived in a big house with his dog. One day, the man heard a loud noise outside. He went to see what it was. It was a bird singing on a tree. The man liked the sound he heard. He smiled and went back inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named John who had a dove. The dove was white and harmless, and John loved her very much. One day, John decided to sell the dove to a lady who wanted a pet. The lady was happy to buy the dove, and John was happy to sell her. + +The lady took the dove home and put her in a cage. The dove was scared at first, but soon she realized that the lady was kind and harmless too. The lady gave the dove some seeds to eat and water to drink, and the dove was very happy. + +Every day, the lady would talk to the dove and sing to her. The dove loved to hear the lady's voice and would coo back to her. The dove was no longer scared and knew that she was in a good home. John was happy too, because he knew that the dove was in a happy place. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She had a lucky cat named Mittens. Mittens was always by her side and they liked to play together. + +One day, the old lady's clothes shrunk in the dryer and she couldn't wear them anymore. She was sad because she didn't have any money to buy new clothes. But then, she remembered something lucky. + +Mittens had a special collar that could grant wishes. The old lady made a wish to have new clothes that fit her. Suddenly, her clothes grew back to their old size and she was so happy! She hugged Mittens and thanked him for being so lucky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help make a special treat for their neighbor who was very sick. They decided to make a basket of cookies and wrap it up with a pretty bow. + +Lily helped her mommy mix the dough and shape the cookies. They baked them in the oven and let them cool. Then, they put them in a basket and wrapped it with a pretty pink ribbon. They walked over to their neighbor's house and gave her the basket of cookies. She was very happy and thanked them for their kindness. + +A few days later, there was a knock on Lily's door. It was the neighbor's daughter who was very wealthy. She thanked Lily and her mommy for the basket of cookies and gave them a big bag of money as a thank you. Lily and her mommy were very surprised and happy. They learned that sometimes when you do something nice for others, good things can happen to you too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet raven named Jack. Jack was different from other birds because he had shiny feathers that shone in the sun. + +One day, Lily and Jack were playing in the park when they met a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a shiny toy car that he was playing with. Lily asked Timmy if she could play with the car, but Timmy said no. + +Lily was sad, but Jack had an idea. He flew up into the tree and grabbed a shiny acorn. He brought it back down and gave it to Timmy. Timmy was so happy with the shiny acorn that he gave Lily his toy car to play with. + +Lily and Jack played with the toy car all day, and they were very happy. They learned that sometimes being different can be a good thing, and that shining bright can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat lots of yummy food and she became very fat. One day, Ellie's friend, a wise owl, came to visit her. The owl said, "Ellie, you should try doing yoga. It can help you feel better and not be so fat." + +Ellie didn't know what yoga was, so the owl explained, "Yoga is when you move your body in different ways to help you feel healthy and strong." Ellie was excited to try it, so the owl taught her some yoga poses. + +At first, Ellie found it hard to do the poses. But the owl reminded her to breathe and take it slow. Eventually, Ellie got the hang of it and felt much better. She even lost some weight! + +From then on, Ellie did yoga every day and felt happy and healthy. She thanked the owl for reminding her to try something new. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bear named Ben. Ben loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Ben and his friends saw a big helicopter flying high in the sky. They were so excited and wanted to see it up close. + +Ben and his friends decided to follow the helicopter deep into the forest. They walked and walked until they were very far from their homes. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw the helicopter crash into the ground. + +Ben knew that they had to help the people inside the helicopter. He asked his friends to help him carry the injured people out of the helicopter. They worked together and were able to save the people. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to help others when they are in need. Even if it means going out of your way or doing something difficult, it is always worth it to help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy with a shiny toy car. + +"Wow, that's a cool car!" said Lily. + +The boy smiled and let her play with it. But then, a mean man came and stole the car from Lily's hands. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, you're lucky to have me as a friend," said the boy. "I'll dance with you and make you feel better." + +So, they danced and twirled around together, forgetting about the stolen car. Lily was happy to have a kind friend like him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard. One day, he lost his favorite toy car in the grass. Timmy searched and searched but could not find it. + +Timmy's mom came outside and asked him what he was doing. Timmy told her he was searching for his toy car. His mom helped him look, and after a while, they were successful! They found the toy car in the bushes. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for helping him. From then on, Timmy made sure to keep his toys in a safe place so he wouldn't lose them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat melon. He would eat it every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Tim went to the store to buy a melon. He saw a nosy dog sniffing around the melons. The dog was very curious and kept sticking his nose in the melons. Tim asked the store owner to sign a paper saying the dog wasn't allowed in the store. The store owner signed the paper and the nosy dog had to leave. Tim was happy he could buy his melon in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music so much. He would use his toy guitar to play music every day. But one day, Timmy's guitar broke. He tried to fix it but it was too hard for him. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play music anymore. Then, his mom came and saw him crying. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his broken guitar. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can buy you a new guitar so you can use it to play music again." + +Timmy was happy and hugged his mom back. They went to the store and bought a new guitar. Timmy was so excited to use it and play music again. He thanked his mom and played his new guitar all day long. From that day on, Timmy learned that when something is hard, he can always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a mysterious box in her backyard. She opened it and saw a piece of chalk inside. She didn't know what to do with it, so she asked her mom. + +"What is this, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"It's chalk," her mom replied. + +Lily didn't believe her, so she decided to draw on the sidewalk with it. As she drew, she noticed that the chalk was magical. It made her drawings come to life! + +Lily was so happy and amazed. She couldn't wait to draw more with her mysterious chalk. From that day on, she believed in magic and knew that anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, he found a suit hanging on a branch. It was a disgusting suit because it was dirty and smelly. + +Timmy said, "Ew, that suit is disgusting!" + +Just then, a man walked by and saw Timmy looking at the suit. + +"Hello there, young man," said the man. "Do you like that suit?" + +Timmy shook his head and said, "No, it's disgusting!" + +The man laughed and said, "I agree, it is quite disgusting. I was going to throw it away, but maybe you can use it for playing dress-up." + +Timmy's eyes lit up and he said, "Yes, I would love that!" + +And so, Timmy took the disgusting suit and hung it up in his treehouse. Now, he could play dress-up whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a nosy squirrel peeking out from a bush. + +"Hello, little squirrel!" Lily said. "What are you doing in there?" + +"I'm hiding my acorns," the squirrel replied. "I don't want anyone to find them." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you clean up the area around the bush so you can hide your acorns better." + +The squirrel was happy to have some help and together they cleaned up the area around the bush. After they were done, the squirrel thanked Lily and went back to hiding his acorns. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel became good friends and they would often play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys and she loved to play with them. One day, Lily's mom gave her some money and told her she could spend it at the toy store. + +Lily was so happy and excited! She went to the toy store and saw so many things she wanted to buy. She looked at all the toys carefully and finally chose a beautiful doll. She was very happy with her purchase and felt like a rich girl. + +When Lily got home, she showed her new doll to her mom. Her mom was happy for her and said, "You spent your money well, Lily." Lily was proud of herself and played with her new doll all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice, especially apple juice. She asked her mommy if she could have some juice, but her mommy said she had to pay for it. + +Lily didn't know what "pay" meant, so her mommy explained that it meant she had to give something in exchange for the juice. Lily went to her piggy bank and found some coins. She gave the coins to her mommy and her mommy gave her a cup of juice. + +Lily drank the juice and felt happy. But then she noticed that her tummy was feeling a bit fat. She didn't like feeling fat, so she decided to go play outside and run around. She had fun and forgot all about feeling fat. From that day on, Lily always remembered to pay for her juice and to play outside to stay healthy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved books and had a big bookcase in her room. One day, Lily's mom made some spicy soup for lunch. Lily didn't like it and said, "Mommy, this soup is too spicy for me." + +Mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you didn't like spicy food. How about we make something else for lunch?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Can we have grilled cheese sandwiches instead?" + +Mommy smiled back and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's go make some yummy grilled cheese sandwiches together." And they went to the kitchen, leaving the spicy soup behind. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy brought some chocolate to share with Tommy. They ate the chocolate and it was yummy. + +But then, they started to fight over who had more chocolate. Timmy said Tommy had more and Tommy said Timmy had more. They started to push and hit each other. + +Their mom came in and saw them fighting. She said, "Stop it! Fighting is not nice. You are friends." Timmy and Tommy felt stupid for fighting over chocolate. They said sorry to each other and hugged. From that day on, they shared their chocolate and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she noticed that her teddy bear had a big hole in its belly. She decided to fix it with a needle and thread. She had to measure the thread first, so it was just the right length. + +Lily carefully stitched up the hole in her teddy bear's belly. She was very proud of herself for fixing it. Later, she went to visit her grandma who was deaf. Lily had to speak loudly and clearly so her grandma could hear her. They played games and had fun together. + +At the end of the day, Lily went to bed with her teddy bear. She hugged it tightly and fell asleep, happy that she had fixed it. From that day on, Lily knew how to measure and stitch things, and she loved spending time with her deaf grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird that lived in a tree. The bird loved to sing and fly around the tree. One day, a little girl saw the bird and said, "Hello bird, I like your blue feathers." + +The bird said, "Thank you, little girl. I am happy to have blue feathers." + +The little girl asked, "Do you have an owner?" + +The bird replied, "Yes, I do. My owner is the tree." + +The little girl said, "I want to send a message to your owner. Can you help me?" + +The bird said, "Sure, I can send your message to my owner. What do you want to say?" + +The little girl said, "Tell the tree that I love it and I want to visit it every day." + +The bird said, "Okay, I will send your message to the tree. Thank you for talking to me, little girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very wealthy family and lived in a big house with a big garden. One day, she went outside to play and smelled something funny. She asked her friend, "What's that smell?" + +Her friend replied, "It's my nose. I have a cold." + +Lily didn't know what a cold was, so she asked her friend to repeat what she said. Her friend said, "I have a cold. It makes my nose runny and smelly." + +Lily felt bad for her friend and wanted to help. She went inside and told her mommy about her friend's nose. Her mommy gave her a tissue and told her to give it to her friend. Lily ran outside and gave her friend the tissue. Her friend thanked her and said, "You're a good friend, Lily." + +From that day on, Lily and her friend played together every day. Lily learned that even though her family was wealthy, it was important to be kind to others and help them when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll named Rosie. Lily loved Rosie very much and played with her every day. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was playing on the swings when she heard a loud noise. It was an emergency! The ambulance came and took a lady to the hospital. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She prayed for the lady to be okay. Her mommy told her that praying can help when you are feeling scared or sad. Lily felt better knowing that she did something to help. + +When they got back home, Lily saw her friend playing with a new toy. She felt jealous because she wanted a new toy too. But then she remembered how she prayed for the lady and felt happy that she helped someone in need. From that day on, Lily learned that helping others is better than being jealous of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her neighborhood and explore new places. One day, she found a magic word on the ground. It was a word that she had never heard before, but it made her feel comfortable and happy. + +Lily picked up the word and put it in her pocket. As she continued to wander, she noticed that the word was glowing. She wondered what could happen if she said the word out loud. But she decided to wait until she found a special place to say it. + +Finally, Lily found a beautiful garden full of flowers. She sat down on a comfortable bench and took out the magic word from her pocket. She closed her eyes and said the word out loud. Suddenly, the flowers started to dance and the birds started to sing. Lily knew that the magic word had made everything around her more beautiful. From that day on, Lily always kept the magic word with her as she continued to wander and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly skunk named Stinky. He lived in a big forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, Stinky went to visit his friend, a rabbit named Floppy. Floppy was eating some carrots and Stinky requested if he could have one. Floppy gave him a carrot and they both laughed and played together. + +Later, Stinky went to visit his other friend, a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was counting some nuts and Stinky asked him what number he was on. Nutty said he was on number ten. Stinky thought that was a lot of nuts and he didn't want any because he was still full from the carrot. + +After a fun day with his friends, Stinky went back to his home in the forest. He was tired and decided to take a nap. Before he slept, he requested that his friends come over again tomorrow to play. Then, he fell asleep and dreamt of more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, she saw her mommy sewing a dress with a needle. "What is that?" she asked. + +"It's a needle," her mommy replied. "It's a tool we use to sew things together." + +Lily was curious and asked, "Does it include the thread too?" + +"Yes, it does," said her mommy. "The needle and thread work together to make the dress." + +Lily was amazed at how modern tools like needles and thread could make beautiful clothes. She learned that even simple things can make a big difference. From that day on, she always appreciated the little things in life and never took them for granted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike. One day, she got a new bike that was very fast. She could speed around the park with her new bike. + +Lily's mom also gave her a lime to eat. It was very sour, but Lily loved it. She ate it while she was riding her bike. + +The bike was very smooth, too. It didn't make any loud noises and Lily felt like she was gliding on the pavement. She loved her new bike and her lime snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird lived in an ancient tree. The tree was very big and had many branches. The bird had a nest on one of the branches. The nest was made of sticks and leaves. + +One day, a big wind came and blew the nest out of the tree. The bird was very sad. It didn't know what to do. It couldn't carry the nest because it was too heavy. + +Then, a kind rabbit saw the bird and asked what was wrong. The bird told the rabbit about the nest. The rabbit said it could help. It carried the nest back up to the tree and put it back on the branch. The bird was very happy and thanked the rabbit. From that day on, the bird and the rabbit were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He tried and tried, but he couldn't reach the branches. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came and saw him struggling. She gave him a massage on his back to help him relax. After the massage, Timmy felt better and tried again. This time, he was able to reach the branches and climb up the tree! + +Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. He shouted, "I did it!" His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Timmy. You're not terrible at climbing, you just needed a little help." From that day on, Timmy loved climbing trees and always remembered the massage his mom gave him to help him reach the top. +Once upon a time, there was a big party at the castle. All the people in the kingdom were invited. The king was very rich and he wanted everyone to have fun. But then, something bad happened. The food for the party was delayed. + +The people were getting hungry and angry. They wanted to eat! The king didn't know what to do. He asked his helpers to find out what was happening. They found out that the cook had burned the food and had to start over. This was a big problem. + +But then, the king had an idea. He asked his helpers to bring out a big strip of paper and some crayons. They started drawing and coloring on the paper. Soon, everyone was having fun again. They forgot about the food delay. They were happy just drawing and coloring. And when the food was finally ready, it tasted even better because they had all had so much fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear who lived in a forest. The bear liked to swim in the river and catch fish for dinner. One day, the bear saw that the river was very dirty and the fish were gone. The bear felt sad and wanted to help. + +The bear decided to create a plan to clean the river. The bear asked his friends, the birds and the squirrels, to help. They all worked together to pick up the trash and make the river clean again. The bear felt happy that they could help the fish and other animals who live in the river. + +The other animals in the forest saw what the bear and his friends did and felt very grateful. They thanked the bear and his friends for being so compassionate and caring. From that day on, the animals worked together to keep the river clean and healthy. The bear was proud of what they had accomplished and knew that they could make a difference if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that sailed on the sea. The boat had a lot of friends on it, and they all liked to play together. One day, they arrived at a port, and they decided to explore. They had so much fun, but they forgot about the time. When they got back to the boat, they saw that the boat had left without them. They were all alone and didn't know what to do. They were scared and ashamed that they had missed the boat. They tried to call for help, but no one could hear them. They had to sleep on the port that night, and they were so cold and scared. The next morning, they woke up to find that the boat had sunk, and all their friends were gone. They were so sad and didn't know what to do. They had lost their friends and their home. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, as she was building a snowman, she saw a stranger walking towards her. The stranger looked friendly, but Lily didn't know who they were. She felt a little scared, so she decided to freeze and stay still. + +The stranger came closer and said hello. Lily felt a little better and said hello back. The stranger asked if she needed any help building her snowman. Lily smiled and said yes. Together, they built the biggest and best snowman ever! + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of strangers anymore. She learned that sometimes strangers can be friendly and helpful. And she was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and run around with her friends. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. Her mom saw that she had a little cut and needed a stitch. + +Lily was scared, but her mom held her hand and told her it would be okay. The doctor put a bandage on her knee and said she needed to rest for a few days. Lily felt weak and sad that she couldn't play with her friends. + +After a few days, Lily's knee was feeling better. Her friends came over to visit and they clapped when they saw she was feeling better. Lily smiled and felt happy that her friends cared about her. She knew she was lucky to have such great friends and a loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was shy and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, she went to the park to play. There she met a boy who was playing a flute. He smiled at her and asked if she wanted to try playing the flute. Lily was scared at first, but she wanted to make a new friend. She tried playing the flute and it made a beautiful sound. The boy was happy and they played together for a long time. From that day on, Lily wasn't shy anymore and she loved playing the flute with her new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. But one day, it was too hot and she got very thirsty. She saw a big tree with a shade and went to sit under it. + +Suddenly, she heard a little bird singing. She peeked up and saw the bird's nest in the tree. She wanted to touch the nest, but her mommy had told her not to touch it. + +Lily realized that sometimes it's important to listen to grown-ups, even if we want to do something else. She felt a little bit cold under the shade, so she went back home and drank some cold water. From that day on, she always remembered to listen to her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and it was sad because it wanted to grow fast like its friends. One day, the sun shone very bright and the flower felt warm. It drank some water and then it started to bloom! The flower was so happy and it looked very pretty. + +The flower wanted to learn more about itself, so it asked its friend, the bee, if it had a dictionary. The bee said yes and brought the flower a small book. The flower looked at the pictures and learned that it was a daisy. The daisy was very proud of itself and it continued to bloom every day, even faster than before! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to watch the birds in the bush outside her house. One day, she found an original toy hidden in the bushes. + +Lily picked up the toy and showed it to her mother. "Look, Mommy!" she said excitedly. "I found an original toy in the bush!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Wow, that's great, Lily! It looks like a little bear. Where did you find it?" + +"I found it in the bush outside!" Lily replied happily. + +From that day on, Lily always kept an eye on the bush outside her house. She never knew what other original treasures she might find there. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very tired because he had been playing all day long. He wanted to go to sleep, but he couldn't find his favorite page from his bedtime storybook. + +Teddy searched and searched, but he couldn't find the page he was looking for. Just then, his friend Bunny came along. Bunny saw that Teddy was tired and asked him what was wrong. Teddy explained that he couldn't find his favorite page. + +Bunny knew just what to do. She hugged Teddy and told him that it was okay if he couldn't find the page. She said that what mattered most was that they were together and that they could make up their own story. + +Teddy felt much better and hugged Bunny back. They cuddled up together and made up a wonderful story that they both loved. Teddy learned that sometimes it's not about finding the perfect page, but about being with the ones you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village near a big tower. The tower was very tall and had a lot of windows. Lily loved to watch the lively birds fly around the tower. + +One day, Lily went to the tower to explore. She climbed up the stairs and looked out the window. She saw the beautiful view of the village. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and felt the tower shake. She regretted going up the tower because she was scared. + +Just then, a kind man came to help her down the stairs. He told her that the tower was being repaired and it was not safe to be inside. Lily was relieved and thanked the man for helping her. She learned her lesson and promised to always listen to the grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. They went for a walk in the park. The daughter saw a cool flower and wanted to pick it. The mommy said, "No, we can't pick the flowers. They need to stay in the ground so they can grow." + +Suddenly, the mommy's phone started to ring. She answered it and said, "Hello?" It was the daughter's grandma on the phone. The daughter wanted to talk to her grandma too, so the mommy gave her the phone. + +The daughter said, "Hi grandma, I saw a cool flower in the park. But mommy said we can't pick it. Do you like flowers?" The grandma said, "Yes, I love flowers. Maybe we can plant some together next time you visit me." The daughter was happy and said, "That sounds fun! Bye grandma!" + +The mommy and daughter continued their walk in the park, enjoying the sunshine and the sound of birds singing. They were happy to have talked to grandma on the phone and to have seen the cool flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, his mommy told him that they needed to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean up because it was hard work, but his mommy said it was important to learn how to keep things in order. + +Timmy tried his best to clean up his toys, but he got distracted and started playing again. His mommy came back and saw that he hadn't finished cleaning. She got very upset and told Timmy that he needed to learn to listen and follow directions. Timmy felt sad and wished he had worked harder. + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play again. He saw a big dog and wanted to pet it, but he didn't know that he needed to ask the owner first. The dog got scared and bit Timmy. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get stitches. It was a very bad ending to his day, but he learned that it's important to listen and follow rules to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her unusual vest that had lots of colors. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +"Wow, Lily! Your vest is so pretty!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you, Timmy! I love wearing it because it makes me feel happy," replied Lily. + +As they played, Lily noticed that Timmy looked cold. She asked him if he wanted to wear her vest to keep him warm. + +"Are you sure, Lily? Your vest is so special!" said Timmy. + +"Yes, I'm sure. I love sharing with my friends," responded Lily. + +So, Timmy put on the unusual vest and felt warm and cozy. They continued to play together, happy and content. From that day on, Lily and Timmy shared everything with each other and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always helped her mom in the garden. One day, Lily saw a seed in the ground and asked her mom what it was. "That's a seed, my dear," said her mom. "It will bloom into a beautiful flower soon." + +Lily was very excited and asked her mom if she could watch the flower bloom. Her mom said yes and they waited patiently. After a few days, a tiny green stem popped out of the ground. "Look, Mommy! It's growing!" exclaimed Lily. + +Days went by and the stem grew taller and taller until it finally bloomed into a pretty pink flower. "Wow, it's so beautiful!" said Lily. "It's like a circle of petals." + +Lily's mom showed her how the stem was flexible and could bend in the wind. "It's like a rubber band, see?" said her mom as she bent the stem back and forth. Lily was amazed and said, "I want to be flexible like that flower!" +One day, Billy and Sally went to the park to play. They brought a cooler with snacks and drinks. Billy was thirsty and asked Sally for a drink. Sally said no and Billy got upset. + +Billy wanted to play a game but Sally didn't want to. She said, "I want to draw pictures and be creative." Billy didn't like that idea and said, "No, I want to play!" + +Sally had an idea. She said, "Let's play a game where we mark the trees with our drawings!" Billy thought that was a good idea and they started to draw on the trees. They had so much fun and forgot about their argument. In the end, they shared the snacks and drinks from the cooler and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a small jug. She would fill it with water and pretend to pour tea for her teddy bear. + +One day, Lily's brother came to her room and asked if he could play with her jug. Lily said no because it was her favorite toy. Her brother got upset and said, "But I want to play with it too!" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can play with it but you have to give it back to me before the end of the day." Her brother agreed and took the jug to play with. + +At the end of the day, Lily's brother brought the jug back to her and said, "Here you go, Lily. I had fun playing with it but I know it's your favorite toy." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for giving it back to me." And they both went to bed happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a puppy in her backyard. The puppy was so cute and fluffy. Lily asked the puppy if it wanted to play with her. The puppy barked in reply and wagged its tail. + +Lily and the puppy played together for hours. They ran around and had so much fun. But then, the heat got too much for the puppy. It started panting and looked very tired. Lily realized that the puppy needed water and shade. She ran to get some water and a blanket for the puppy. + +When Lily came back, she saw that the puppy was gone. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She asked her mom if she had seen the puppy, but her mom said no. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why the puppy had left. It didn't seem fair. She wished the puppy would come back, but it never did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet fruits like apples and oranges. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some fruits. Lily picked a big, juicy watermelon. Her mom put the watermelon on a scale to weigh it. Lily watched the needle go up and down until it stopped at 10 pounds. + +When they got home, Lily's mom cut the watermelon into slices. Lily loved the sweet taste of the fruit. She ate so much that her mom had to tell her to stop. As they ate, Lily's mom told her about the different seasons. In the summer, they could enjoy sweet fruits like watermelon, while in the fall they could pick apples from the trees. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mom cleaned up the kitchen and put the watermelon rind in the compost bin. Lily asked her mom if they could plant the watermelon seeds in the garden. Her mom said yes and they went outside to plant them. Lily was excited to see if they would grow into big, sweet watermelons like the one they had just eaten. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would spend all day making pictures with her colors. One day, she went to the forest to find some lumber to paint on. She found a big log and started painting on it. + +Suddenly, a pale wolf appeared and said, "That's my lumber! You can't paint on it!" Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Wolf. I didn't know it belonged to you. Can I please paint on it just a little bit?" + +The wolf thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but only a little bit." So Lily painted a beautiful picture of a flower on the lumber. The wolf was impressed and said, "That's very nice. You can paint on my lumber anytime you want." And from that day on, Lily and the wolf became good friends and painted together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was driving his favorite red car when he accidentally hit a wall. The car was dirty and he wanted to clean it. + +Timmy went to get a cloth and some water to clean his car. He rubbed the car until it was clean and shiny. Then he decided to drive his car in reverse. He pushed the car backwards and accidentally bumped into a cop car! The cop was nice and helped Timmy fix his car. Timmy was happy that his car was clean and that he made a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, a big bus was driving down the road. The bus was very wide and had lots of seats inside. A little boy saw the bus and said, "Wow, that bus is big!" His mom said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to ride on the bus?" The little boy said, "Yes, please!" + +They got on the bus and found two seats next to each other. The little boy said, "I want to lay down." His mom said, "You can't lay down on the bus, but you can sit and look out the window." The little boy looked out the window and saw lots of trees and houses. He said, "This is fun! I like riding on the bus." + +After a while, the bus stopped and the little boy and his mom got off. The little boy said, "That was a great ride on the big, wide bus!" His mom said, "I'm glad you had fun. Maybe we can ride the bus again sometime." The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the backyard. One day, Timmy saw a big, wild lion in the yard. The lion roared very loudly, scaring Timmy. + +Timmy ran inside the house and told his mom about the lion. His mom got a net and went outside to catch the lion. She threw the net over the lion and caught it. + +The lion was very angry and kept roaring, but Timmy's mom was able to take it back to the zoo where it belonged. Timmy was happy that the lion was safe and he could play outside again without being scared. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She loved to sit outside in her garden and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a little girl walking by. The old lady smiled and waved at the girl. The girl came over and sat next to the old lady. They both looked at the beautiful flowers together. The old lady gave the girl a flower to take home with her. The girl was very happy and said thank you before running home to show her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. The river was very long and had lots of water in it. One day, a little girl went to the river to play. She saw a duck swimming in the river. The duck looked confused because it couldn't find its way back to its family. + +The little girl felt sad for the duck and wanted to help it. She thought for a while and decided to give the duck some bread. She went back home and got some bread. Then, she went back to the river and gave the bread to the duck. The duck was very happy and ate the bread. It then swam away happily to find its family. The little girl felt happy too, knowing she had helped the duck. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to collect small stones from the garden. One day, she found a very pretty stone but it was too heavy for her to carry. She started to complain that it was too heavy and she couldn't take it home. + +Her mother saw her and said, "Lily, you should not complain. Instead, you should ask for help. It's okay to need help sometimes." So, Lily asked her mother to help her carry the stone home. Her mother happily helped and they both enjoyed the pretty stone together. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Don't complain, just ask for help! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a black cat named Midnight. Midnight was very obedient and always did what Lily told him to do. One day, Lily and Midnight went for a walk in the forest. They walked and walked until they found a big, scary cave. + +Lily was scared, but Midnight was not. He walked into the cave without questioning anything. Lily followed him, feeling a little bit braver because Midnight was with her. They walked deeper into the cave until they saw a big treasure chest. + +Lily was so excited and wanted to open the chest, but Midnight started to growl. Lily didn't understand why Midnight was acting strange, but then she heard a loud noise coming from the chest. She realized that Midnight was trying to protect her from danger. She quickly grabbed Midnight and ran out of the cave. + +When they were safe outside, Lily hugged Midnight and thanked him for being so obedient and protecting her. From that day on, Lily knew that Midnight would always keep her safe, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for bugs. One day, she found a big, green bug with wings. She was so excited and wanted to show it to her mom. + +Lily ran inside and said, "Mommy, look what I found!" She opened her hand to reveal the bug. Her mom was surprised and said, "Wow, that's a big bug!" They both looked at it for a while before letting it go back outside. + +From that day on, Lily loved looking for bugs even more. She would always keep her eyes open and hope to find more interesting ones to reveal to her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a saw. He loved to pretend he was building things just like his dad. + +One day, Timmy's dad gave him a real tool to use. It was a wrench. Timmy was so excited to use it, but he didn't know how. So, his dad showed him how to use it safely. + +Timmy was surprised at how easy it was to use the tool. He felt so grown up and proud of himself. His dad reminded him that it's important to always ask for help when using new tools. Timmy learned that it's okay to not know everything and to ask for help when he needs it. He also learned that it's important to keep his tools dry and clean so they last a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the road near her house. One day, she saw a lost puppy on the road. The puppy was scared and didn't know where to go. Lily felt sorry for the puppy and wanted to help him. She picked up the puppy and took him home. + +But when she got home, her parents told her that they couldn't keep the puppy because they already had a dog. Lily felt ashamed because she couldn't keep the puppy. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, her neighbor came over and saw the puppy. She said she would love to take the puppy home with her. Lily was happy that the puppy would have a new home. She welcomed the neighbor and the puppy to her house and said goodbye to the puppy. Even though she was sad to see the puppy go, she knew it was for the best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with clay and make little animals. One day, Lily made a sweet little bunny out of clay. She was so happy with her creation. + +But then, her little brother came and accidentally stepped on the bunny. Lily started to weep because her bunny was broken. Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Can I help fix the bunny?" + +Lily nodded and her brother helped her fix the bunny with some more clay. Now, the bunny was even sweeter than before. Lily hugged her brother and said, "Thank you for helping me. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a big car. The car could drive very fast, and it had a loud noise. When it drove, it made a sound like "vroom vroom". One day, the car was driving and it started to rain. The rain was very loud and it made a noise like "boom boom". The car got scared of the thunder and it became very angry. But then the sun came out and the car was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Benny. Benny liked to crawl around all day long. He crawled on the ground, on leaves, and even on walls. One day, Benny crawled onto a big flower and saw a bee. The bee said, "Hi Benny, you have a big lip!" Benny looked in the mirror and saw that his lip was swollen. He felt ashamed because he had been eating too much sweet nectar. Benny decided to stop eating so much and his lip went back to normal. From that day on, Benny crawled around feeling happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very stupid. He always did silly things and made everyone laugh. One day, he saw a bird in a tree and wanted to catch it. He climbed up the tree, but he didn't let go of the branch. + +Suddenly, the branch broke and the man fell down. He hurt himself very badly and couldn't move. The bird flew away, and no one came to help the stupid man. He was all alone and very sad. + +In the end, the man had to stay there for a very long time. He couldn't get up or move around. Eventually, he died. It was a very bad ending for the stupid man who didn't let go of the branch. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play golf with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends were playing golf when they saw a big, scary shadow. The shadow was coming from a mean fox who wanted to eat them. + +Benny had an idea. He told his friends to add some rocks to their golf balls so they could hit the fox and run away. His friends were scared, but they trusted Benny. They added the rocks and hit the fox with their golf balls. The fox ran away and Benny and his friends were safe. + +From that day on, Benny was known as the hero of the forest. He taught his friends that they could always add something to make things better. And they all lived happily ever after, playing golf and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk from her cup. One day, she saw her cup was too small for her. She said, "Mommy, my cup is too small. Can I have a bigger one?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. We can buy a bigger cup for you. But remember, you are still growing, and soon you will need an even wider cup!" + +Lily was happy to hear that. She knew that growing meant getting bigger and stronger. She drank her milk and smiled, dreaming of the day when she would have the biggest, widest cup in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved soup and always ate it for dinner. One day, her mom made her soup with carrots, but Lily didn't like carrots. She said, "Mommy, I don't want soup with carrots. Can I have soup with noodles instead?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, I can make you soup with noodles." But while her mom was making the soup, she accidentally spilled some hot water on her hand. She started to panic and cried out in pain. + +Lily saw her mom in pain and quickly became alert. She said, "Mommy, are you okay?" Her mom said, "I'm okay, but my hand hurts a little." Lily said, "Let me help you." She got a towel and wrapped it around her mom's hand. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're so kind." In the end, they both enjoyed their soup with noodles and had a happy dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big slide and wanted to go down it. + +Lily's friend said, "Wait for me, I want to slide too!" + +Lily waited patiently, but her friend was being stubborn and didn't want to go down the slide. + +Finally, Lily said, "Come on, let's slide together!" and they both went down the slide, laughing and having fun. From that day on, they always waited for each other and never acted stubborn again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. "Timmy, come inside for some beef stew!" she yelled. + +Timmy ran inside and sat down at the table. As he was eating, he realized that his hands were very dirty. "Mommy, my hands are dirty!" he exclaimed. His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Timmy. You can wash your hands after dinner." + +After dinner, Timmy went to wash his hands. He realized that he had made a big mess in the sink. "Uh oh, Mommy. I made the sink dirty," he said. His mom laughed and said, "That's okay, Timmy. We can clean it up together." And so, Timmy and his mom cleaned up the sink together, happy and content. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mother. Lily saw a big, round orange and she wanted it. She asked her mother if she could have the orange. Her mother said yes, but first they had to pay for it. + +At the checkout, the cashier asked if they needed help. Lily's mother requested a bag to carry the orange in. The cashier gave them a bag and put the orange inside. + +Lily was so happy to have her orange. She hugged it and said thank you to her mother. They went home and Lily ate the orange, it was very juicy and sweet. She was very happy and grateful for her mother. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance to music. One day, she heard some funny music coming from the park. She went to the park to see where the music was coming from. + +When she arrived at the park, she saw a man playing a guitar. The man looked up and saw Lily. "Hello there! Would you like to dance with me?" he asked. Lily nodded her head and began to dance to the music. + +As they danced, Lily noticed that more and more people were appearing in the park to listen to the music. "Wow, you're really good!" Lily said to the man. "Thank you," he replied. "I love playing music and making people happy. It's my favorite thing to do." + +From that day on, Lily would visit the park every day to dance to the man's music. And every time she went, more and more people would appear to listen and dance along. It was the happiest place in the whole town. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a big house. He was very confused because he lost his keys. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find them. + +One day, a little boy came to his house and asked, "Can I play with your dog?" The man said, "I'm sorry, I don't have a dog." The little boy looked at him and said, "I dare you to come with me." + +The man followed the little boy to the park and saw a dog that looked just like the one he used to have. The little boy said, "I found your keys in the dog's mouth." The man was very happy and gave the little boy a big hug. From that day on, the man and the little boy became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. One day, he saw a cricket and wanted to catch it. But the cricket was difficult to catch because it kept jumping away. Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't catch it. + +Timmy decided to make a plan to catch the cricket. He got a jar and put some leaves and grass inside. Then he put the jar near the cricket and waited. The cricket hopped into the jar and Timmy was so happy! But then, he realized that the cricket looked sad inside the jar. + +Timmy knew that he had to let the cricket go. He opened the jar and the cricket hopped out. Timmy felt happy that he didn't make the cricket stay in the jar and feel sad. He learned that it's important to be kind to animals and not make things difficult for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and dreamed of having a pet tiger. One day, he saw a tiger at the zoo and asked his mommy if he could have one too. But his mommy said no because taking care of a tiger is difficult. + +Timmy didn't give up and kept asking his mommy for a tiger. One day, his mommy decided to teach him a lesson. She gave him a toy tiger and said, "If you can take care of this toy tiger for a week, then maybe we can talk about getting a real one." + +Timmy was very excited and promised to take good care of the toy tiger. He fed it, played with it, and even gave it a bath. But after a few days, he got bored and stopped taking care of it. + +His mommy saw this and said, "Taking care of a tiger, even a toy one, is difficult. You have to be responsible and committed. If you can't take care of a toy tiger, how will you take care of a real one?" + +Timmy realized his mistake and promised to be more responsible. From that day on, he took care of his toy tiger and learned the importance of being responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the festival with his mommy and daddy. The festival was a happy place with lots of people, food, and games. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the festival, but it was very quiet. Timmy wondered why there weren't many people around. Suddenly, he saw a big balloon floating in the sky. Timmy wanted the balloon and tried to reach it, but it was too high up. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy saw him trying to reach the balloon and helped him get it. Timmy was so happy and the festival didn't seem so quiet anymore. They played games, ate yummy food, and had a great time together. Timmy couldn't wait to go back to the festival next year. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, she saw a cobweb in the corner of her room. She didn't like it, so she asked her mommy to clean it up. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home with a modern toy for her. It was a robot that could talk and dance! Lily was so happy and rushed to play with it. She showed it to her friends and they all had fun together. + +As the day went by, Lily's mommy came back and saw the clean room and the modern toy. She was happy that Lily was having fun. Lily was happy too and she didn't see any more cobwebs in her room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream so much! One day, she went to the ice-cream truck to get some. She asked for a big, wide cone with lots of flavors. + +But the ice-cream man said, "Sorry, we only have small cones today." + +Lily was sad. She insisted, "I want a big, wide cone! Please!" + +The ice-cream man said, "I'm sorry, but we don't have any. You can either get a small cone or nothing at all." + +Lily didn't want to leave without ice-cream, so she got a small cone. Even though it wasn't big and wide like she wanted, it still tasted delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the forest when she saw a giant. The giant was very big and tall, and Sally felt a little scared. + +"Hello, little girl," said the giant. "What are you doing in my forest?" + +"I'm just exploring," Sally replied. "I like to see new things." + +The giant smiled. "Well, I can show you something new. Look at my shoe. It's broken. Can you help me fix it?" + +Sally felt brave and decided to help the giant. She got out her little tool kit and started to fix the giant's shoe. It was hard work, but she did it. When she was finished, the giant picked her up and spun her around. Sally felt dizzy but happy. + +"Thank you for fixing my shoe," said the giant. "You're a very kind little girl." + +Sally smiled and waved goodbye to the giant. She felt proud that she had helped someone in need. From that day on, she knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a big chest in a house. The chest was very old and dusty. One day, a little girl came to the house and saw the chest. She wanted to open it, but it was locked. The little girl asked her mom to help her open the chest. They found a shiny necklace inside the chest. The necklace was so pretty that the little girl wanted to wear it to a party. Her mom polished the necklace and it sparkled like stars in the sky. At the party, the little girl ate some spicy chips and danced with her friends. She was so happy that she forgot about the chest and the necklace. +One day, a nosy bunny named Benny was hopping around the forest. He saw a big truck driving by and asked the driver what he was doing. "I'm delivering frames to the art store," the driver said. Benny didn't know what a frame was, so he asked the driver to show him. + +The driver opened the back of the truck and pulled out a shiny gold frame. "This is a frame," the driver said. "It goes around a picture to make it look nice." Benny was amazed and wanted to see more frames. The driver showed him all the different types of frames he was delivering. + +As the driver was getting ready to leave, Benny said, "Thank you for showing me the frames. Can I have one?" The driver smiled and said, "Sure, I have an extra one." Benny was so happy and thanked the driver again. He hopped away with his new frame, excited to find a picture to put in it. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wore a pretty veil on her head. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs with her friends. But one day, she saw a scary spider in her room and started to worry. She asked her mommy to come and help her get rid of the spider. + +After the spider was gone, the princess felt much better. But then, she heard a sad news that her favorite toy was broken and couldn't be fixed. She felt very sad and cried a lot. Her mommy hugged her and told her that it's okay to be sad and cry when something bad happens. + +The princess realized that it's okay to feel sad sometimes, but she didn't want to be sad forever. So, she decided to play with her other toys and have fun with her friends. Even though her favorite toy was dead, she knew she could still have fun and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. The bear was brown and loved to nap. One day, the bear woke up from a nap and decided to create something special. He went to the river and collected some sticks and rocks. Then, he used his paws to create a little house. The bear was so happy with his creation that he took another nap inside his new house. From that day on, the little bear loved to create new things and take naps in his brown house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the forest with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a bow and arrow. Timmy's friend, Johnny, said he knew how to use it. But Timmy was serious and said they should be careful. + +They went deeper into the forest and found a clearing. Johnny picked up the bow and arrow and aimed it at a tree. He pulled back the string and let go. The arrow flew through the air and hit the tree. They were so excited that they started to scatter around the clearing. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud growl. It was a bear! The bear was angry and started to run towards them. Timmy remembered the bow and arrow and quickly picked it up. He aimed it at the bear and pulled back the string. The arrow flew through the air and hit the bear. The bear ran away and Timmy and his friends were safe. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that it was important to be serious and careful when playing with dangerous things like bow and arrows. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved spending time with her family. Her family was very important to her because they loved her very much. They did lots of fun things together like playing games and going on adventures. + +One day, Lily discovered a new game that was very popular. She wanted to play it with her family, but they were too busy doing other things. Lily felt sad because she wanted to play the game with them. + +But then, Lily realized that spending time with her family was more important than playing a popular game. She learned that being with her family made her happy and loved. From that day on, Lily made sure to always spend time with her family and not worry about what was popular. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, and he loved to climb up high on the steps of his porch. One day, Timmy went on a walk and he met a friendly dog named Max. Max was big and brown, and he wagged his tail when he saw Timmy. Timmy and Max became friends and played together all day long. When it was time for Timmy to go home, Max walked him up the steps to his porch. Timmy was happy to have a new friend and he couldn't wait to meet Max again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very wealthy and had many toys to play with. One day, Lily woke up early and went to her toy room to play. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice the time passing by. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time for breakfast. You need to come to the kitchen now." But Lily didn't want to stop playing with her toys. She said, "No, I don't want to come. I want to keep playing." + +Lily's mom explained to her that it's important to eat breakfast and that playing with toys all day won't make her happy. Lily realized her mistake and came to the kitchen to eat breakfast with her family. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we need to stop what we're doing and come to do other things, like eating or spending time with loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her blue castle. One day, Lily was playing with her castle and she started to think about what it would be like to live in a real castle. She imagined herself as a princess, wearing a beautiful blue dress and living in a big blue castle. + +Lily's mom noticed how much she loved playing with her castle and decided to take her to a real castle. They went on a trip and visited a big blue castle by the sea. Lily was so happy and excited to see a real castle. She walked around and explored every room. She even got to wear a princess crown! + +After their trip, Lily went back home and continued to play with her castle. She loved it even more now that she had seen a real castle. She would always think about the big blue castle by the sea and how much fun she had there. From that day on, Lily knew that she wanted to visit more castles and be a princess in her own blue castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in the park with her friend, Jack. They were having a lot of fun on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily saw something shiny on the ground. It was a gold coin! She picked it up and showed it to Jack. + +"Look what I found!" she said excitedly. + +"That's great!" Jack said. "But I'm sorry, we have to give it to the park ranger. It's not ours." + +Lily didn't want to give the gold coin away, but Jack was right. They went to find the park ranger, but on the way, Lily tripped and the gold coin fell out of her hand. It sprang into the air and landed in a nearby pond. They tried to fish it out, but it was too deep. + +Lily felt very sad. She wished she had listened to Jack and given the gold coin to the park ranger. She was sorry for not doing the right thing. Jack tried to cheer her up, but it was no use. They went home feeling disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sam. Sam lived in a big shell by the beach. He loved playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. One day, Sam found a shiny shell and he was so happy! He showed it to all his crab friends but then he accidentally dropped it and it broke. Sam was so frustrated and sad that he started to cry. + +Sam's mom came over and saw what happened. She hugged Sam and said, "It's okay, Sam. Sometimes things break and that's okay. You can find another shiny shell tomorrow." Sam felt a little better and went to bed. The next day, he woke up and went to the beach. He found a new shiny shell! He was so excited that he ran back to his mom to show her. She smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you, Sam. You didn't let yesterday's spoil stop you from having fun today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy made a delicious dessert for her. It was a yummy chocolate cake with lots of frosting. + +Lily's friends came over to play and they all had a piece of cake. They laughed and giggled as they played. But then, Lily had an idea. She thought it would be funny to hide a piece of cake for her friends to find. + +So, Lily took a piece of cake and hid it behind the couch. Her friends looked everywhere for it but they couldn't find it. Finally, Lily told them where it was and they all had a good laugh. From that day on, Lily and her friends always played hide and seek with a funny twist. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny. He liked to sit in his cozy armchair and read books. One day, his friends invited him to play outside, but he was too shy to go. + +His friends tried to convince him to come out and play, but he just couldn't get himself to leave his armchair. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew through the window and knocked over a vase. The bunny got scared and quickly got out of his armchair to see what happened. + +To his surprise, he saw that his friends were outside playing with a ball. He decided to join them and had so much fun! From that day on, the little bunny wasn't so shy anymore and he realized that sometimes it's good to get out of his armchair and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden and play with her toys in the yard. One day, while she was playing, she saw a butterfly fluttering around her. + +"Hello, little butterfly," said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The butterfly flew around her head and landed on a flower. Lily went to pick the flower, but accidentally tore one of its petals. She felt sad and apologized to the flower. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said the butterfly. "I know how you can make it up to the flower. You can pick some more flowers and make a pretty bouquet for it." + +Lily smiled and ran to pick more flowers. She made a beautiful bouquet and gave it to the flower. The flower was happy again and so was Lily. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when picking flowers and to make things right if she accidentally tore them. +Once upon a time, there was a big rhinoceros named Rino. Rino was very strong and had a big horn on his nose. One day, Rino met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Rino!" said Lily. "Do you want to race with me?" + +"Sure!" said Rino. "I love to race!" + +So they started to run as fast as they could. Rino was very fast, but Lily was very light, so she could run very fast too. They ran and ran until they got tired. + +"That was so much fun!" said Lily. "You are very fast, Rino!" + +"Thank you, Lily!" said Rino. "You are very light and fast too!" + +They became good friends and raced together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat corn on the cob. One day, her mom suggested they go to the store to buy some corn. Lily was very excited and they went to the store together. + +At the store, Lily saw a man who looked very poor. He asked her mom for some money to buy food. Lily's mom gave him some money, but the man wanted more. He took all the money from her mom's purse and ran away. + +Lily and her mom were very sad. They had no money to buy food, including the corn that Lily loved so much. They had to go home with empty hands. Lily learned that it's important to be modest and not be greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy, but his mom said he could only have one piece a day. One day, Timmy saw a big bag of candy at the store and he wanted it so badly. But he knew he had to resist the temptation to buy it because he already had enough candy at home. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom needed to go somewhere far away. They decided to take a taxi because it was too hard to walk there. When they got in the taxi, Timmy noticed that the driver was very tired and looked like he had been working for a long time. So, Timmy asked his mom if they could give the driver some extra money as a tip to help him out. + +Timmy learned that it's important to resist temptation and to be kind to others, even if it's hard. And that's why he felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a butterfly. It was a very pretty butterfly with big wings that had many colors. It liked to fly around and see all the flowers in the garden. + +One day, the butterfly saw an ordinary caterpillar. The caterpillar was crawling on a leaf and looked very hungry. The butterfly felt sad for the caterpillar and decided to share some of its nectar with the caterpillar. + +After a few days, the caterpillar started to feel strange. It started to spin a cocoon around itself and stayed there for a while. When it finally came out, it had turned into a beautiful butterfly just like the first one. They both flew around together, happy to be friends. + +But one day, the first butterfly started to feel sick. Its wings started to rot and it couldn't fly anymore. The second butterfly was very sad, but it knew that its friend was now in a better place. It remembered the good times they had together and knew that its friend would always be in its heart. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing into his microphone, but one day it broke. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't sing anymore. + +But then, Timmy's dad came to him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can fix your microphone!" Timmy was very happy to hear this. + +After a little while, Timmy's dad came back with the microphone all fixed up. Timmy was so excited to sing into his original microphone again. He sang and sang all day long. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that if something broke, his dad could always fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little hut in the woods. In the hut lived a kind, old lady named Nana. Nana loved to help others, but she was very helpless and could not do much on her own. + +One day, a small bird flew to the hut. The bird was very sad because it could not find its family. Nana said to the bird, "I insist, let me help you find your family." The bird was happy and nodded its head. + +They went into the woods to look for the bird's family. Nana and the bird walked and walked. They met many animals who tried to help them. Finally, they found the bird's family. The bird was very happy and thanked Nana. Nana felt good that she could help, even though she was helpless. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a long, green lily. The lily was in a big, blue pond. The lily liked to be with her friends, the fish and the frogs. + +One day, the sun was very hot. The lily and her friends were sad. They wanted to be cool and happy. The lily had an idea. She asked her friends to come under her long, green leaves. + +The fish and the frogs went under the lily's long leaves. They were cool and happy. They played and laughed all day. The lily was happy to help her friends. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a pretty nest high up in a big tree. One day, Tim saw a long wire near his tree. He was very curious and wanted to see what it was. + +As Tim flew closer to the wire, he saw a small cat stuck in the wire. The cat looked scared and sad. Tim wanted to help save the cat, but he was a little scared too. He knew the wire was scary, but he wanted to be brave and help his new friend. + +Tim flew back to his nest and found a strong stick. He carried the stick in his beak and flew to the wire. Tim used the stick to push the wire away from the cat. The cat was free and happy! Tim and the cat became best friends, and they played together every day. Tim learned that even though something may be scary, it is important to be brave and help others. +One day, a boy named Sam found a poor, little shirt on the ground. It was dirty and had holes in it. Sam felt sad for the shirt and wanted to help it. He picked it up and took it home with him. + +When Sam got home, he showed the shirt to his mom. "Look, Mom! I found this poor shirt outside. Can we fix it?" he asked. His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sam! We can wash it and sew the holes. It will be like new again." + +As they were fixing the shirt, Sam's little sister, Lily, started to panic because she lost her toy. Sam saw her and said, "Don't worry, Lily! We can find your toy together." They looked around the house and found the toy under the couch. Lily was very happy. + +Sam and his mom finished fixing the shirt and gave it to Lily to wear. She loved it and thanked Sam. The family learned that helping others and working together can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his friend, Tim. One day, it was very hot outside, and Tim felt helpless because he didn't know how to cool down. + +Spot saw Tim frown and said, "Don't be sad, Tim! I will help you!" Spot ran to the kitchen and brought a big fan. He turned it on, and cool air blew all around. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Spot! You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Tim and Spot always helped each other when they felt helpless. They learned that when you help a friend, you feel happy too. And that is the moral of the story: helping others can make you feel good. +One day, a weak little bird named Tim was sitting on a tree branch. It started to rain. Tim did not like the rain. He wanted to go inside and play with his stamp. The rain made it hard for him to fly. + +Tim saw a big, strong bird named Sam. Tim asked Sam, "Can you help me get home? The rain is too much for me." Sam said, "Yes, I can help you, little bird. Hop on my back, and I will take you home." + +Tim hopped on Sam's back, and they flew together through the rain. When they got to Tim's nest, Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Sam. Now I can play with my stamp." Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. Have fun and stay dry!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small home with her mom and dad. Lily was a very happy girl. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. + +One sunny day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a little bird on the ground. "Hi bird," said Lily. The bird looked sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Lily. The bird said, "I can't find my home." + +Lily wanted to help the bird. "Let's start looking for your home," she said. They looked in the trees, under the bushes, and on the ground. After a while, they found the bird's home in a big tree. + +The bird was so happy. "Thank you, Lily," said the bird. "You're welcome," said Lily. She was happy too because she helped her new friend. Lily and the bird played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree on top of a cliff. The tree was sad because its leaves were falling off. It wanted to restore its leaves and be happy again. + +One day, a kind bird came to the tree. The bird saw the tree was sad and wanted to help. The bird flew away to find something to restore the tree's leaves. + +The bird brought back some water and gave it to the tree. The tree drank the water and started to feel better. Slowly, the tree's leaves grew back. The tall tree on the cliff was happy again, thanks to the kind bird. They became good friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a big cat and a small dog were playing in a warm, sunny park. They saw a ball with a pretty pattern on it. The big cat said, "Let's pass the ball to each other!" The small dog was happy and barked, "Yes, let's play!" + +As they played, the big cat saw a big tree with a hole in it. The big cat said, "I will pass the ball to you, but I will do it in a fun way!" The small dog looked at the big tree and wagged its tail, not knowing what the big cat was planning. + +The big cat threw the ball into the hole in the big tree. The ball rolled down and came out of another hole. The small dog was surprised and laughed. The big cat and the small dog passed the ball using the big tree many times. They had a great day playing in the warm, sunny park. +Once upon a time, there was a big pie. The pie was very yummy. It was on a table in the kitchen. A little mouse saw the pie and wanted to eat it. + +The mouse was very persistent. It tried to climb the table to get to the pie. It tried many times but could not reach the pie. The mouse did not give up. + +One day, the mouse found a way to escape up to the pie. It climbed a chair and jumped onto the table. The mouse was so happy! It finally got to eat the yummy pie. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Max was playing in the park. Max saw a belt on the ground. He did not recognize the belt, but he picked it up with his mouth. Max wanted to find the owner of the belt. + +Max walked around the park with the belt. He saw a big man sitting on a bench. Max asked the man, "Is this your belt?" The man looked at the belt and said, "No, it's not mine. But thank you for asking." + +Max kept looking for the owner. He saw a little girl playing with a ball. Max went to the girl and asked, "Do you know who this belt belongs to?" The girl looked at the belt and said, "Yes, that's my dad's belt! He lost it while we were playing." Max was happy that he found the owner. The girl thanked Max and took the belt back to her dad. Max felt proud that he was able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big tiger named Tom. Tom was very dirty because he loved to play in the mud. One day, he met a small bird named Betty. Betty was clean and pretty. + +"Hi, I'm Tom the dirty tiger," said Tom. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"No, thank you," said Betty. "I don't want to get dirty like you." + +Tom was sad, but he had an idea. He went to the river and washed himself. All the dirt went away, and he became a clean tiger. Then, Tom went back to Betty. + +"Look, I'm not dirty anymore," said Tom. "Can we play together now?" + +"Yes, let's play," said Betty. And they played together all day long. They became best friends and never had to fight. They learned that it's more fun to be clean and play together than to be dirty and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Bob. Bob lived on a farm with his friend, a little girl named Sue. They loved to play together in the big field. One day, Sue saw a pretty flower on the other side of a fence. She wanted to pick it, but she was too small to reach it. + +Sue looked at Bob and said, "Bob, can you help me? I want the pretty flower, but I can't reach it." Bob was ready to help his friend. He walked over to the fence and bent down low. Sue climbed on Bob's back and held onto his mane. + +With Sue on his back, Bob stood up tall. Now, Sue could reach the pretty flower. She picked it and smiled. "Thank you, Bob!" she said. They were both very happy. From that day on, they knew they could always help each other when they needed it. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a modest boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and kick a ball all day long. + +One day, while playing, Tim found a stick on the ground. He thought it was a very nice stick, so he picked it up and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was a cool stick too. + +Tim and his friends decided to play a new game with the stick. They took turns kicking the stick to see how far it would go. They had so much fun with their new game and the special stick. And from that day on, they played with the stick every time they were outside together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his dog, Max. They went into the woods where it was very foggy. Tim felt scared because he could not see far. But Max was brave and wagged his tail. + +Tim said to Max, "I am scared, Max. Can you help me find our way home?" Max barked and started to sniff the ground. He wanted to rescue Tim and take him back to their safe house. + +They walked through the scary fog for a long time. Max sniffed and sniffed until he found the right path. Finally, they saw their house through the fog. Tim hugged Max and said, "Thank you for rescuing me, Max. You are the best dog ever!" +One day, a mighty elephant found a trumpet. He was very happy. He wanted to play it all day and all night. He played it very loud. It went "toot, toot, toot!" + +A little mouse heard the loud trumpet. He did not like the noise. He went to the elephant and said, "Please stop! I cannot sleep with all the noise." But the elephant did not listen. He kept playing the trumpet. + +The mouse was sad. He could not sleep. He went to his friends and told them about the elephant. They all went to the elephant and said, "Please stop! We cannot sleep with all the noise." But the elephant did not listen. He kept playing the trumpet. + +The animals started to complain. They were very tired. They did not know what to do. They tried to take the trumpet away, but the elephant was too strong. + +In the end, all the animals were very tired and sad. The elephant kept playing the trumpet, and no one could sleep. The animals learned that sometimes, it is important to listen to others. +One day, a little bird named Tim was flying in the sky. Tim saw a noisy truck on the street. The truck had a big wire on it. Tim did not recognize the wire. He wanted to know what it was. + +Tim flew down to the truck and asked the driver, "What is that big wire for?" The driver said, "This wire is for fixing the broken phone lines." Tim was curious and wanted to see how it worked. + +Later, Tim saw the driver use the wire to fix the broken phone lines. The noisy truck was not so noisy anymore. The driver smiled at Tim and said, "Thanks for keeping me company, little bird!" Tim was happy that he now recognized what the wire was for and had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple cat named Luna. Luna loved to go to the grocery store with her mom. They would buy yummy food like apples, bananas, and cookies. + +One day, while they were at the grocery store, Luna saw a big dog. The dog was very big and loud. Luna started to tremble because she was scared. She hid behind her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm scared of the big dog." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Luna. The dog won't hurt you. Let's go get some ice cream to make you feel better." Luna smiled and felt better. They got ice cream and went home. Luna was happy and not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big bush. The bush was very pretty. It had many green leaves and red flowers. The bush was happy. + +One day, the bush saw a girl wear a pretty dress. The dress was red, like the bush's flowers. The bush became jealous. It wanted to wear a pretty dress too. + +The bush asked a bird to help. The bird found a pretty dress and put it on the bush. The bush was happy, but the dress did not fit. The bush learned that it was best to be happy with what you have. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing in his room when he found a big cupboard. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. Tim opened the cupboard and saw many toys and games. He was very happy and started playing with them. + +One day, Tim and his friend Sam were playing near the cupboard. They were running and laughing when Tim accidentally fell down. His leg was hurt and he felt embarrassed. Sam saw Tim's leg and wanted to help him heal. He remembered that his mom had a special cream for cuts and bruises. + +Sam ran to his house and brought the cream. He gently put the cream on Tim's leg and soon, the pain was gone. Tim's leg started to heal and he was very thankful to Sam. They continued playing together, but now they were more careful near the cupboard. Tim and Sam became the best of friends and always helped each other when they needed it. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the beach with her dad. It was a hot day, so they brought a big hat and cold drinks. They walked on the sand and felt the warm sun on their faces. Lily saw the water and it was blue and shiny. She wanted to play in the water. + +Lily and her dad went into the water. They saw the waves coming and going. "Dad, look! Big wave!" said Lily. "Yes, Lily, let's jump over the waves!" said her dad. They jumped over the waves and laughed. The water felt cool on their hot skin. + +After playing in the water, Lily and her dad sat on the sand. They ate yummy sandwiches and drank cold drinks. They waved to their friends who were also at the beach. It was a fun and happy day for Lily and her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat peaches. One day, she saw a big, juicy peach on a tree. She wanted to eat it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily asked her big brother, Tom, to help her get the peach. Tom said, "No, I will not help you. You need to learn to get it yourself." Lily felt sad but she was a persistent girl. She refused to give up. + +Lily tried to climb the tree, but she was too small. Then, she had an idea. She found a long stick and used it to poke the peach. The peach fell down and Lily picked it up. She said, "Thank you, stick!" Lily took a big bite of the peach and it was very sweet. She was happy that she didn't give up. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They took a big sandwich to eat for lunch. Tim wanted to play with his friends, so he put the big sandwich on a bench. He saw his friends playing a fun game. They were all marching like toy soldiers. Tim joined them and they all marched together. + +While they were playing, a hungry squirrel saw the sandwich on the bench. The squirrel thought it was a normal sandwich, but it had a very special sauce inside. The squirrel took a big bite and then ran away with the sandwich. Tim saw the squirrel and said, "Oh no! That squirrel took our sandwich!" His friends stopped marching and helped him chase the squirrel. + +They all ran after the squirrel, but they couldn't catch it. Tim was sad because they lost their sandwich. His mom told him, "It's okay, Tim. We can make another sandwich. The important thing is that you and your friends worked together and tried your best." Tim learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to work together and help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird named Tim. Tim was very delicate and lived in a small crib in a tree. One day, Tim's mom said, "I will introduce you to a new friend today!" + +Tim was excited but also scared. He had never met anyone outside of his family. When they met the new friend, a squirrel named Sam, Tim was too shy to say anything. Sam wanted to play, but Tim was too scared. Sam tried to take Tim's favorite toy, and they began to fight. Tim's mom said, "Stop! You must learn to share and be kind to each other." + +In the end, Tim and Sam learned to share and became good friends. They played together every day, and Tim was no longer scared. The moral of the story is that sharing and being kind to others can help you make new friends. +Once upon a time, a big billboard stood near a small town. On the billboard, there was a picture of a tasty cake. Everyone in the town saw the billboard and wanted to eat the cake. + +One day, a little boy named Tim and his mom walked by the billboard. Tim said, "Mom, can we cook a tasty cake like the one on the billboard?" His mom said, "Yes, we can try, but we need help from Mr. Baker." + +Tim and his mom went to Mr. Baker's shop to ask for help. But Mr. Baker was very busy and said, "I'm sorry, I can't help you today." Tim was sad and thought they could never cook the tasty cake. + +But then, Tim's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's ask Grandma to help us cook the cake!" They went to Grandma's house, and she was happy to help. They cooked the cake together, and it turned out just like the one on the billboard. Everyone in the town came to taste the cake, and they all loved it. In the end, Tim and his mom were happy they could cook the tasty cake with Grandma's help. +Once upon a time, in a hot town, there was a bossy cat. This cat would demand things all the time from everyone. One day, the cat met a man called a lawyer. The lawyer was very smart and helped people with their problems. + +The bossy cat wanted the lawyer to help him get more food from his friends. The lawyer agreed to help the cat, but he told the cat to be nice to his friends. The cat did not listen to the lawyer's advice. + +Days went by, and the cat kept being bossy. He would demand more and more from his friends. One day, the cat's friends got very upset and left him all alone. The cat was sad because he did not have any friends anymore. The lawyer could not help him get his friends back. The cat learned that being bossy and not listening to good advice can lead to a bad ending. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her dog, Max, went on a journey. They walked and walked, looking for fun things to do. They saw a big tree and a pretty flower. Lily was happy, but Max started to worry. + +Max said, "Lily, I am hungry." Lily looked around and saw a lemon tree. She picked a lemon and said, "Here, Max, eat this." Max took a bite and made a funny face. "This is sour!" he said. + +Lily laughed and said, "Don't worry, Max. I will find something else for you to eat." They walked some more and found a nice park. Lily played with Max and they had a great time. At the end of their journey, they found a yummy treat for Max to eat. They both went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a little cat named Tim was playing outside. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Tim was a bit fearful, but he wanted to see what was at the top. + +As Tim started to climb, the sun began to set. The light in the sky started to fade. Tim was scared of the dark, but he kept going up. + +Finally, Tim reached the top of the tree. He saw a bright light up there. It was a pretty firefly! Tim was happy he climbed the tree. He made a new friend and was not fearful anymore. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the park. She saw her friend, Tim, who had an unusual toy. It was a waffle toy! Sally wanted to play with the waffle toy too, but Tim did not want to share. This made Sally sad. + +Sally said, "Please, Tim, can I play with the waffle toy?" But Tim said, "No, this is mine! You need to find your own toy." So, Sally went to search for a toy in the park. She looked under the slide, behind the tree, and in the sandbox. + +As Sally searched, Tim watched her and felt bad. He thought, "Maybe I should share my waffle toy with Sally." So, he went to Sally and said, "I am sorry, Sally. We can play with the waffle toy together." Sally was happy, and they played with the unusual waffle toy all day at the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a long wire in his yard. He picked it up and started to play with it. He made shapes and even tried to jump over it. It was a fun new toy for him. + +As Tim played with the wire, his friend Sue came over. "What are you doing?" she asked. Tim said, "I found this wire and I am playing with it. Want to play too?" Sue nodded and together, they played with the wire all day. + +After playing, they were both very dirty. Tim's mom came out and said, "You two need to wipe your hands and faces. They are not clear at all!" Tim and Sue wiped their hands and faces clean, and then they went inside for a snack. They were happy they had a fun day with the wire. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a humble girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and help her mom. One day, her mom brought home a beautiful vase. Lily thought the vase was very pretty and wanted to put flowers in it. + +Lily went outside to pick flowers for the vase. She saw a big, locked door in her garden. Lily wanted to see what was behind the door. She found a key and used it to unlock the door. When the door opened, Lily saw a magical world full of pretty flowers. + +Lily picked the most beautiful flowers she could find and put them in her vase. She brought the vase back to her house and showed her mom. Her mom was so happy and proud of Lily. From that day on, the humble girl and her mom always had beautiful flowers in their lovely vase. +One day, a happy crocodile was swimming in the river. He saw a little boy playing with his ball near the water. The little boy's ball fell into the river, and he was sad. + +The happy crocodile swam to the ball and picked it up in his mouth. He swam back to the little boy and said, "I have your ball. I want to play too." The little boy was scared, but the crocodile smiled and looked friendly. + +The little boy said, "Okay, but you must be nice." The happy crocodile agreed, and they played together. The little boy and the crocodile became good friends, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to dress up and play games. One day, she went to the gym with her mom. The gym was a big room with lots of toys and fun things to do. + +At the gym, Sue saw a boy named Tim. Tim was playing with a ball. Sue asked, "Can I play with you?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play together!" They had lots of fun playing with the ball. + +Then, Sue saw a big, dangerous toy. It was too high for her to play on. Sue's mom said, "Don't play on that, it's dangerous!" Sue listened to her mom and played with Tim instead. They had a great day at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy car named Wreck. He loved to go fast and make loud sounds. Wreck had many friends who liked to play with him. One day, Wreck and his friends went to the park to race. + +Wreck said, "Let's go fast and make a lot of noise!" His friend, a small bike named Tiny, said, "I don't like being noisy, it scares others." Wreck laughed and said, "You are no fun!" Then, they started to race. + +As they raced, Wreck was very noisy, and he scared a little bird. The bird flew away, and Wreck felt bad. Tiny saw this and said, "See, being noisy is not always good." Wreck thought about it and said, "You are right, Tiny. I will try to be less noisy." + +From that day on, Wreck learned to be quieter when he played. He still loved to go fast, but he did not scare his friends anymore. The moral of the story is that it's important to think about how our actions affect others. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the kitchen. She saw a pepper on the table. Lily thought it was a toy, so she picked it up and started to play. She saw her mom cover a pot on the stove. Lily asked, "Mom, what are you doing?" + +Her mom said, "I am making soup. Please be careful with the pepper, Lily." + +Lily played with the pepper near the pot. She was having fun, but she did not know that the pepper could open. Suddenly, the pepper opened and fell into the soup. Lily felt sorry because she knew her mom would be upset. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to." + +Her mom looked at the soup and smiled. She said, "It's okay, Lily. The soup needed some pepper anyway. But next time, please be more careful." + +Lily felt happy that her mom was not mad. She learned to be careful with things in the kitchen. From that day on, she always asked her mom before touching anything. +One day, a little girl named Jane went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree. Jane wanted to climb the tree, but her mom said, "No, it's too high." + +Jane was sad. She wished she could shrink the tree to make it smaller. She closed her eyes and said, "Tree, please shrink!" When she opened her eyes, the tree was still big. + +A squirrel came down from the tree. It said, "Don't be sad. I can help you." The squirrel took a saw and cut a small branch from the tree. It gave the branch to Jane. "Now you have a piece of the tree to play with." + +Jane was happy. She thanked the squirrel and played with the branch. She felt successful because she made a new friend and got to play with the tree. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with a lot of oats on it. Tim was hungry, so he wanted to eat some oats. He tried to reach the tree, but he was too small. + +A tall man saw Tim and asked, "Do you want help to get the oats?" Tim nodded and said, "Yes, please." The tall man was generous and picked a lot of oats for Tim. Tim was very happy and thanked the tall man. + +But when Tim tried to eat the oats, they were not good. They were old and bad. Tim felt sick and had to go home. His mom took care of him, but he was sad that the oats were not good to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to store his toys under his seat. One day, Tim found something disgusting under his seat. It was a big, green, slimy thing. Tim didn't know what it was, but he didn't like it. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a disgusting thing under my seat!" His mom looked at the slimy thing and made a face. "Oh no, Tim! That is not good. We need to clean it up," she said. + +Tim and his mom tried to clean the disgusting thing, but it was too hard. The slimy thing started to grow bigger and bigger. It took over the whole house. Tim and his mom had to leave their home because of the disgusting thing under the seat. They were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around in her room. One day, she saw a shiny ornament hanging on the wall. She wanted to play with it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I play with the ornament, please?" Her mom said, "No, Lily. It can break, and you might get hurt." + +But Lily didn't listen. She took the ornament and started to spin with it. Suddenly, it slipped from her hand and broke. Lily felt sad and scared. + +Her mom came in and saw the broken ornament. She said, "Lily, you should have listened. Now you know why we don't play with things that can break." Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom." + +Lily learned that it is important to listen to her mom. Later, they had some tasty cookies together. +One day, a friendly dog named Max was walking in the park. Max saw a big, tall jail. He was very curious about the jail. Max went closer to see what was inside. + +In the jail, Max saw a little bird. The bird was sad and wanted to come out. Max asked the bird, "Why are you in the jail?" + +The bird replied, "I was playing and I flew in here. Now, I can't come out. Can you help me, Max?" + +Max wanted to help the bird. He used his strong paws to open the jail door. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" The bird and Max became good friends. They played together in the park every day. +One day, a very pretty bird named Atty found a shiny strip. Atty loved shiny things. She took the strip to her friend, a smart bunny named Locky. + +"Look, Locky! I found a shiny strip!" Atty said. Locky looked at the strip and smiled. "It's so pretty, Atty! Let's play with it." + +Atty and Locky played with the shiny strip all day. They took turns wearing it on their heads, and they even used it to play tug-of-war. They had so much fun with their new toy. + +As the sun began to set, Atty and Locky decided to put the shiny strip in a safe place. They found a small box and put the strip inside. Locky used his special skill to lock the box. + +"Good job, Locky! Now our shiny strip is safe," Atty said. They both smiled and went to their homes to sleep, dreaming about the fun they would have with their shiny strip the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a sad turkey named Tom. Tom was sad because his friends did not behave nicely. They would run around and make a lot of noise. Tom wanted them to be good. + +One day, Tom said to his friends, "Please behave. If we are all good, we can play a fun game together." His friends listened and decided to try. + +They all behaved very well and played a game of hide and seek. Tom was happy, and his friends were happy too. They learned that when they behave, they can have more fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to be successful in making a big tower with his toys. He tried and tried, but the tower kept falling down. + +One day, Tim's mom saw him trying hard. She wanted to help him. She said, "Tim, I will provide you with a strong base. Let's use a big glass to make your tower stand tall." Tim was happy and said, "Yes, mom! Let's try that!" + +They put the big glass on the floor and started to build the tower on top of it. The tower stood tall and did not fall. Tim was so happy and said, "Thank you, mom! We are successful!" They both smiled and played together with the big tower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near her school. Every day, she walked to school with her best friend, Tom. One day, they saw a distant house on their way to school. They were curious and wanted to see who lived there. + +As they walked closer, they saw an old lady sitting outside her house. She looked cold and sad. Lily and Tom went to her and said, "Why are you so cold and sad?" The old lady replied, "I am cold because I have no warm clothes to wrap around me." + +Lily and Tom wanted to help her. They went back to their homes and found some warm clothes for the old lady. They wrapped the clothes around her and she felt warm and happy. The old lady thanked them and said, "You both are very kind. Always help others when they need it." + +From that day on, Lily and Tom learned to be helpful and kind to everyone they met. They knew that helping others was the right thing to do, and they felt happy when they made others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a fish who loved to swim. He lived in a big pond. The fish was always happy when he swam fast. One day, he saw something far away. It was a distant island with a big tree. + +The fish wanted to see the tree up close. He swam and swam until he got there. When he got to the island, he saw a bird. The bird was eating a steak. The fish said, "Hi, bird! Can I have some steak too?" + +The bird said, "Sure, fish! But you must swim back to the pond very fast. I will drop the steak in the water for you." The fish agreed and swam back to the pond. The bird dropped the steak in the water. + +The fish swam fast, just like the bird said. He got to the steak before it sank. The fish and his friends ate the steak and were very happy. The fish was glad he swam to the distant island and met the bird. They became good friends and shared more steaks in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play and run in the park with his friends. One day, while playing, Buddy saw a big, red ball. He wanted to play with it, so he ran to it and tried to bite it. + +When Buddy bit the ball, it made a loud noise. It was an alarm! Buddy and his friends were scared, so they all ran away from the ball. They hid behind a big tree and watched the ball from far away. + +After a while, the alarm stopped, and the ball was quiet again. Buddy and his friends peeked out from behind the tree. They were not scared anymore. They went back to playing in the park, but they decided to stay away from the big, red ball. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was eager to find a big diamond. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but she could not find it. She was sad and began to cry. Her mom heard her and asked, "Why are you crying, Lucy?" + +Lucy said, "I want to find a big diamond, but I can't find it." Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe you will find one outside. Let's go look!" Lucy felt happy and wiped her tears. + +They went outside to the park. Lucy looked and looked, and then she saw something shiny under a tree. She ran over and picked it up. It was a big diamond! Lucy was so happy and showed her mom. Her mom said, "I knew you would find it, Lucy!" They both laughed and went home to put the diamond in a special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her ball. She was a good player. She was always busy playing with her ball. + +One day, Sue saw a boy named Tim. Tim was sad. He could not play with his ball because it was lost. Sue wanted to support Tim, so she asked him to play with her ball. + +Sue and Tim played with the ball together. They were both busy players, and they had lots of fun. Sue was happy to support her new friend Tim. And from that day on, they always played together and supported each other. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very obedient. He always did what his mom and dad told him to do. One day, while Tim was playing with his toy missile, his mom said, "Tim, it's time for your nap." + +Tim didn't want to nap, but he knew he had to be obedient. So he put his missile down and went to his room. As he slept, he had a dream. In his dream, he was flying on his missile high in the sky. It was so much fun! + +When Tim woke up from his nap, he told his mom about his dream. "Mom, I flew on my missile in the sky!" His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun dream, Tim. Now that you've had your nap, you can go play with your missile again." Tim was happy and went to play with his toy missile, being an obedient boy. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a big, pink gum. She thought it looked very yummy. She wanted to eat it, but it was stuck to the ground. So, she tried to pull it off the ground. + +Lily pulled and pulled, but the gum was very sticky. It did not want to come off the ground. She tried to be strong, but she was too little. Then, a big, silly dog came by. The dog saw Lily trying to pull the gum. The dog said, "Can I help you?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. The big, silly dog grabbed the gum with his teeth. He pulled and pulled. With a big, loud pop, the gum came off the ground. Lily was very happy. She thanked the dog and they both walked away, chewing the gum and laughing together. +Mary was a very pretty girl. She had long hair and bright eyes. Every morning her mom gave her some juice to drink. It was her favorite part of the day. + +One morning, Mary's mom told her that there were some fairies in their backyard and if Mary believed, she could see them. Mary was very excited and she believed that the fairies were there. + +She went outside and looked around. At first, she didn't see anything, but then she noticed some little sparkles of light. They were the fairies! She was so happy that she had believed her mom, and she felt very special. + +Mary said hello to the fairies and thanked them for coming to visit. She even gave them some of her juice to drink. She enjoyed the rest of the day with the fairies, playing games and talking the whole time. + +At the end of the day, the fairies gave Mary a big hug, and she thanked them for the wonderful time they had shared. She knew that if she believed, magical things can really happen. +Once upon a time there was a large universe. In this universe lived two friends. They wanted to be the best and so they decided to try and succeed. + +They practised and worked really hard. But they found it really difficult and felt like they would never succeed. Suddenly, one of them had an idea. + +They decided to join hands and close their eyes. They chanted 'We want to succeed!' and before long they opened their eyes. + +Much to their surprise, one of them had a large sparkly star in their hands. The star meant that they had succeeded and would soon be the best. + +The two friends were overwhelmed with happiness. They thanked the universe and hugged each other tightly. After that, they remained the best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small farmer. He had a small farm with lots of animals. One day, he opened his barn door to feed the animals and saw a tiny mouse hiding in the hay. The farmer said to the mouse, "Hello, little mouse. Would you like some food?" The mouse's eyes lit up and it said, "Yes please." + +The farmer was very kind and put some food in the barn for the mouse. The mouse nibbled on the food and felt much better. + +As the mouse was about to leave, the farmer asked, "Where are you off to?" The mouse replied, "I am going to visit my friends who live far away." The farmer said, "Be careful and have a safe journey." The mouse said, "Thank you!" and opened the barn door to set off on its adventure. +Charlie was worried. Every day he watched the big factory down the street. The factory always seemed so busy, but he never saw any finished things come out. He asked his mom why this was but she said he'd find out someday. + +One day Charlie's mom asked him to help her. She told him to get a hammer and attach something to the side of their house. Excitedly, Charlie ran for the tools and came back with the hammer. His mom had the thing she wanted to attach in her hand. + +When Charlie saw what his mom was holding, he got very happy. It was a sign for the factory down the street. His mom said she wanted to attach it because the factory was done being built! + +Charlie was so excited that he had helped his mom attach the sign. Now he could go to the factory and see what it was all about. He wasn't worried anymore. +Once there was a little boy who liked to play outside. One day it was very sunny so he decided to go to the park. When he got there he saw a tall tree with a big arm. The arm had something special. It had a big, clear mark on it and the boy wanted to know what it was. + +He reached up and touched it. It felt smooth and cool. He looked closer and it was a picture of a heart! He thought it was so beautiful and he wondered who could have put the mark there. + +He ran around the park to see if he could find anyone who knew about the mark but he only saw trees and birds. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and the mark flew off the arm of the tree. The little boy had a sad feeling in his heart and he ran off to tell his mom about the mark. + +He was so excited to tell her that he forgot all about the mark until one day he was back at the park and he saw it again. This time he saw that somebody had put the mark back on the tree's arm! The little boy was so happy and he couldn't stop looking at the clear mark on the tree's arm. He knew somebody had put it there with love. +Mummy and Toddler were walking in the park one sunny day. Mummy was carrying something in her hands and walking quickly, so Toddler started to hurrry. + +"Mummy, why are we hurrying?" Toddler asked. + +"We need to get home quickly because I have something special for you!" Mummy said. + +Toddler couldn't wait! As they continued to walk, Toddler asked lots of questions. + +"What is it? Is it a toy?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "No, it's something different!" + +At last, they arrived home and Mummy quickly ran inside. She returned with something in her hands. + +"Look at my special surprise!" she said. + +Toddler looked closely. It was an ordinary body brush! + +Mummy smiled and said, "It's time to get ready for bed - so hurry up and brush your body with this special brush!" + +Toddler couldn't believe it. He had never seen a body brush before and he was excited to use it every night before bed! +Sam was nap happy. He had no lollipop and the thought made him feel embarrassed. Even his toys couldn't help him now. He felt sad, so he went to take a nap. + +As he slept, he imagined a lollipop walking nearby. The lollipop approached him, and gave him a big hug. Sam felt so excited! The lollipop gave him a lollipop and he smiled. Then, he fell back asleep and the lollipop stayed with him, watching over his nap. + +When he woke up, the lollipop was gone. He was sad again, but not as embarrassed because he had the lollipop. He thought about the lollipop as he chewed on his treat, and decided he would never forget the kind lollipop that made him smile. +Sandy was a little girl and she had a special lamp. She was very anxious because her brothers kept taking her lamp and playing tricks with it. She was very scared that one day they would break it. + +One night Sandy was playing with her lamp when her brothers came into her room and took it away. She was so anxious, she didn't know what she could do. She started to whimper and cry. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed an old sack. She ran back to her brothers and loudly told them to give back her lamp. The brothers were so scared that when Sandy shook the sack, they gave back her lamp and ran away. + +Sandy was so excited! She hugged her lamp and from that day on, kept it safe in her room. She was no longer anxious that her brothers would take it away again. +Once there was a young girl named Suzie. She was three, and she loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Suzie went looking for something new, but she couldn't find anything. She sighed in disappointment. + +But then an amazing thing happened! Suzie found something so beautiful she almost couldn't believe it. It was a bright, shiny pearl! + +Suzie knew that this pearl was special. It had so much value, and she didn't want to let it go. She quickly picked it up and set off on her way home. + +When Suzie showed her family the beautiful new pearl, they were so glad she found such a special object! From that day on, Suzie was even more eager to explore the world and find more new treasures. +Tim was so excited for his first day at the park. His mom helped him get ready by zipping up his coat and finding his socks. When he was all ready, he ran outside and headed for the park. As soon as he arrived, he saw a tall, fast slide. He couldn't wait to try it out! + +Tim went up the stairs as fast as he could. He couldn't believe how tall it was. When he reached the top, he looked down and saw how far he had to go. He was a bit scared but he closed his eyes and slid down quickly. He couldn't help but smile when he finished. When his mom said it was time to go home, he asked if he could go down the slide once more. + +They went back to the park the next day and Tim was eager to do the slide again. This time, he was ready for how fast it was. He zipped down the slide and laughed with joy. He smiled at his mom and said, “This is so much fun!†From then on, the slide was his favorite thing to do at the park. Every time he saw it, he couldn't wait to zip down it as fast as he could. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She liked to play outside in the garden and have fun all day. + +One day, Anna was in the garden when she found a small can. It was a spray, and it was pink. Anna had never seen anything like it before and thought it might be fun to try it out. + +She gave it a few sprays and then, to her surprise, the can made lots of bubbles. She couldn't help but laugh and decided to spray it into the sky again and again until all of the bubbles had gone. + +Suddenly, Anna's mum appeared and got very angry. She told Anna, "No! Don't spray that! That's not for playing, it's for mending things". Anna didn't understand, but her mum explained, "It's a glue spray and it's not fit to play with". + +Anna looked a little ashamed. After a few moments, her mum said, "But why don't you use it to mend your lip? It's looking a little tatty!" + +Anna was delighted. She quickly grabbed the can and, with her mum's help, she managed to mend her lip with the spray. + +Once it was done, Anna looked in the mirror and smiled. She was delighted with how fit it looked! From that day on, Anna promised never to use the spray for playing again. She was much more +Once upon a time, there was a brave little frog. His name was Froggy and he lived in a pond near a smelly swamp. + +Every day, Froggy would dare to explore his swampy home. One day, he heard a loud banging noise and decided to investigate. + +Froggy carefully hopped closer and saw a big, filthy hammer. He had never seen anything like it! + +Froggy felt curious, but he was scared too. He looked around the swamp and saw no one, so he took a deep breath and bravely hopped closer. He picked up the hammer and held it up to the sky. + +Just then, a loud voice said "Good job Froggy! You dared to be brave!" + +Froggy was surprised to see a kind old spirit floating nearby. The spirit told Froggy that he had been watching and he was proud of Froggy's courage. + +From then on, Froggy wasn't scared of the swamp. He loved exploring, and he always remembered to stay brave! +Once there was a little girl who loved to make things. She was so proud of the things she created that she wanted to share them with the world. One day she found some lovely paper and decided to fold it into something special. With each fold, the paper became more and more beautiful, giving her a feeling of luxury. + +When she was finished, she held up her creation with joy. She was so proud of what she made and felt so accomplished. She ran home, eager to show it to her family. + +When she got there, her family was amazed. They couldn't believe the beautiful thing she made and told her how proud they were of her. From then on, she wanted to make even more things out of paper and share them with everyone. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was very envious of Jill's paint set. He wanted it for himself! + +One day, he had an idea. He asked Jill if she would help him solve a mystery. Jill was excited for the adventure and agreed. + +Jack and Jill set out together to find the answer to their mystery. As they searched, they found different clues. Eventually, they used these clues to solve their mystery and Jack was very happy. + +At the end of their adventure, Jack was given a paint set even bigger than Jill's! Jill was very envious. They hugged and thanked each other for their help. + +The two friends were so proud of their adventure and the amazing prize they had found. They had a great time and laughed all day. +Jill and Jack were walking in the forest. They were so excited to find something new. Suddenly Jill spotted a big tree with a big, juicy peach on it. "Wow! That's so nice! Let's get it!", Jill said. + +Jack looked up at the tree and said, "I'll try to reach it". He jumped up and grabbed a branch. But he was too small, he couldn't reach the peach. + +Then Jack had an idea. He took a few steps back and ran to the tree. He jumped and reached high but he couldn't get the peach either. Suddenly, the scary wind blew and the branches started shaking. The shaking got more and more powerful and eventually a big branch fell from the tree. Jack ducked and ran away from the spot as fast as he could. + +Unfortunately, Jill was too slow and the big, scary branch fell right on her. Jill was hurt and Jack was scared. He tried to help, but he couldn't make things better. In the end, Jack and Jill had to go home without the peach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. One day, she was looking for something to do. + +Suddenly, she saw some ugly paper on the floor. She picked it up and began to wrap it around her body. + +The girl enjoyed feeling the paper on her skin. She spun around and around until the paper was all wrapped up around her. + +When she stopped, the girl looked in the mirror and saw how funny she looked. She grinned and laughed. + +The girl went to find her friends to show them her funny, wrapped up look. They all laughed and had fun for the rest of the day playing with the paper. +Once there was a wise old man who lived in a small village by the sea. He had a secret that nobody knew about – he could talk to the sky. One day, the man had an idea that he wanted to share with the sky. He looked up to the sky, closed his eyes and asked, “Can you hear me?†+ +“Yes, I hear you. What is it?†replied the sky. + +“I want to release my worries into your cloudy arms,†replied the man. + +The sky replied, “I understand. Just think of all your worries and release them. Let them drift away and watch how your worries disappear.†+ +The wise old man did as the sky said. He thought of all his worries and released them into the sky. Immediately, he felt relieved and satisfied. His worries had truly gone away. The old man thanked the sky and said goodbye. + +Since that day, when the man was feeling worried he would look up at the sky and release his worries. He was so thankful for the sky’s wise advice! +It was a sunny day and Sally was ready to play. She saw a puppy in the garden and ran outside to play with it. She stretched out her arms and the puppy slipped through them. She ran after it and laughed as it wagged it's tail. She chased it around the garden and the puppy was so fast. Sally tried to catch it but she was just not ready. Eventually she got tired and the puppy stopped. She reached out and caught it. She cuddled it close and the puppy licked her face. She was so happy she had caught the puppy and they played for the rest of the day. +Once there was a playful little girl named Anna who loved to play in the park. One day, she was walking through the park and saw a red radish lying on the grass. + +Anna exclaimed, "Oh wow! A radish! Let's take it home." She quickly picked up the radish and held it close to her chest. + +On their way home, Anna and the radish stopped at the playground. "I'm so excited to show the radish to my friends!" Anna said. She put the radish under a swing and clapped her hands. + +At the sound of the clapping, all of Anna's friends came running from all corners of the playground. When the radish started to roll, the children cheered and ran after it. Soon enough, the radish became the source of their play. + +At the end of the day, Anna put the radish back where she found it. She walked away smiling and humming a song. The moral of the story is to be a good friend, share your joy and be kind to others. Clapping your hands is also a wonderful way to spread joy! +Todd was walking in the park. He saw a football and wanted to play with it. He ran as fast as he could and kicked the ball. It flew through the air and landed right in a bucket of salad! He was so surprised! He hadn't expected that to happen. + +But Todd wasn't sure what to do with the salad. He knew it was expensive. He didn't want to waste it. So he decided to take it home to his mom. She would know what to do with the salad. + +Back at home, Todd's mom was very happy when she saw the salad. She said that it was a very special salad. She made a delicious meal for Todd and his family. They all enjoyed the yummy salad. + +Todd was very proud that he had found the expensive salad. He was glad that he had been brave enough to kick the football. +Once upon a time there was a lucky bear. He was walking through the forest to find something special. Suddenly he saw something shining in the sun - it was a magnet! Excitedly, he picked it up and held it tight in his paw. + +As he examined the magnet, the sun was getting hotter and hotter. The heat made the bear very warm and he knew he had to find some shade soon. Then, he noticed a nearby river with cool water. He ran quickly and jumped in. Ahhh! The water felt amazing! + +But when he looked down, he noticed something weird. His magnet was melting! The heat had caused it to become soft and squishy. He was very sad, but he decided to try to save it. He stuck the magnet on a tree and the coolness of the tree made it harden again. + +The bear was very lucky that he had the magnet and he was even luckier that the magnet didn't melt away forever! From then on he kept his magnet safe from the sunny heat. +Once there was a kind man. He had a big piano and he always felt compassionate towards people. + +One day, the man decided to go for a walk. On his walk, he came across a little girl. She was 3 years old and she looked sad. The man wanted to help the girl, so he leaned down and smiled at her. + +The little girl smiled back. She reached out her hand to the man and he took it. He asked her why she was sad and she said that she wanted to learn to play the piano. + +The man smiled and brought the little girl back to his house. He opened the door and showed her the piano. The little girl was so happy! + +The man then showed the little girl how to lean on the keys of the piano and make music. She practiced every day and soon, she was able to play beautiful songs. + +The man was very proud of the little girl and his heart filled with compassion. He had helped the little girl learn to play the piano and brighten her days. +Once upon a time, there was a robot that lived in a park. He loved to explore the park, and spent his days excitedly scurrying around trees and bushes. One day, he decided to try and reach the top of a tall tree. + +When he reached the top he shouted "Look at me! I'm at the top of the world!" + +Just then, a little boy walked into the park. He saw the robot up the tree and yelled "Come down, you silly robot! You'll fall and get hurt!" + +But the foolish robot didn't listen. He stayed perched at the top of the tree and said "No, I won't fall, I can do it!" + +The little boy shook his head. He said "Come down, okay?" + +The robot finally agreed and slowly descended down the tree. He smiled and said "You were right, I was being foolish!" + +And from that day, the robot always listened to the little boy, who had saved him from an unsafe situation. +Suzie was feeling upset. She had seen her brother playing with his rubber toy. She wanted one of her own too and asked her Mom to get her one. Her Mom said she had to work hard first and then she could get her own rubber toy. + +Suzie worked hard every day, washing dishes and cleaning her room. She finished all of her chores quickly and was excited to get her reward - a new rubber toy! + +When Mom brought the rubber toy home, Suzie was so happy. She played with the toy for hours and was so proud of herself for working hard to get it. + +The next day, when Suzie was playing with her rubber toy, she looked over and saw her brother's toy. It was the same type, but he had different colors and shapes. She felt a little upset, but she knew she had worked hard to get her own and was proud of herself for that. +There once was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old. Jane liked to learn new things. So her parents set her up with a dictionary. The dictionary was big, but Jane was very smart and could read the words. + +Jane spent the morning flipping through the pages. She found many new words and was starting to sound more grown-up. She even taught a few new words to her teddy bear. + +Afterwards, Jane's parents took her out for a treat. They took her to the candy shop. Jane was so spoiled! She got to pick out whatever she wanted. She set her sights on a big lollipop which tasted very sweet. + +Jane's parents were so proud of her for learning new words. And she was so happy to have a nice big treat. Jane was one lucky girl! +Jessie was playing in her room. She was feeling a bit bored so she went looking for something fun to do. She noticed a flashlight in the corner of the room. It was a big, shiny flashlight and it made Jessie smile. + +She picked up the flashlight and started to point it all around the room. First she pointed it at the walls, then the ceiling, and then the floor. The room lit up when the flashlight was pointed at it. + +After Pointing the flashlight around the room, Jessie explored the room with it. She shone the light at all of her toys. But some of them were a bit messy. She found some of her dolls were in a big pile on the floor. + +Jessie smiled as she shone the flashlight on the pile of dolls. She thought this was really funny. She played for a while, shining the flashlight all around the room. + +Jessie had a lot of fun with her flashlight and she wished her parents would never take it away. She would play with it for hours if she could. +One day Jane was sitting at her desk in her bedroom. She was feeling a bit guilty because she had not listened to her mom when she had asked her not to write on the walls. She knew it was wrong but she still wrote on the walls with a sharp pencil. + +Suddenly, her mom came into her bedroom. She saw the sharp pencil and the wall markings. She could not believe it! + +"Jane, why did you write on the walls! That was wrong!" said her mom in a stern voice. + +Jane hung her head and said, "I'm sorry, Mom". + +Her mom was quiet for a moment and then said, "I know you are sorry but you still need to be punished. You will have to clean up these marks on the wall and will not be allowed to use sharp pencils again." + +Jane nodded her head and said, "Yes, Mom". She was feeling very guilty but she knew she deserved to be punished for what she had done. She went to work cleaning the wall and promised herself that she would never do it again. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Amelie. Amelie loved to pretend. On this very cold day she wanted to pretend to be a snowman. She went outside and built a very big snowman. + +Suddenly, Amelie heard a noise coming from the snowman. To her surprise, the snowman said, "Hi Amelie!" Amelie was so brave and said, "Hi snowman! What would you like to do?" + +The snowman said he wanted to play in the snow. Amelie was so happy, she quickly ran around and began throwing snowballs. Soon they were having so much fun they were both giggling and laughing. + +After they were done, they said goodbye to each other. Amelie was very excited and laughed all the way back home. She was so glad she had been brave and made a new snowman friend. +Once upon a time there were two birds named Dan and Elle. Dan and Elle were very different but they were great friends. +Dan loved to sing but he was always too shy to do it in front of others. Elle encouraged him to join an open microphone night at their local café. Dan was very scared, but Elle promised to stay with him to make him feel more comfortable. + +On the night of the open mic, Dan sat on the stage with a microphone in his hands and started to sing. Everyone in the café listened to Dan's beautiful voice and they clapped and praised him for his singing. + +Dan learned an important lesson that day: don't be scared to sing in front of others. Sharing your talents with the world can make you +Once upon a time, there was a black cat. Every day, the cat would go out to find some food. One particular day, the cat stepped out of its home and found a bowl of oats. It was so happy! It began eating hungrily from the bowl. It ate until it couldn't eat anymore. Then it stepped back home, satisfied with its meal. + +The cat kept on visiting the same bowl of black oats every day. Finally, one day, it decided to step into the woods to see what else it could find. After a while, it came across a small pond. It stepped inside the pond and found a lot of fish. It was very happy! The cat finally settled in the pond and found plenty of food there. + +The cat lived happily ever after, always visiting the pond and enjoying its meals of black oats and fish. +Once upon a time there was a big bear. He was sleeping in his house deep in the woods. The cold winter wind blew and the bear was happy and warm in his bed. + +But then one morning, the sun started to rise and the bear felt the cold. He stretched and then he knew; it was time to get up and look for food. + +He got out of bed and started walking. He sniffed the air and he found a few good things to eat. He ate until he was full and then he kept walking until his feet were tired. + +Finally, the sun went down and the bear settled down in his warm house. He was fit and happy. The cold had gone and he was ready to sleep. + +That's how the bear rose in the cold winter and stayed fit. +Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy. One day, they wanted to play a game. The girl wanted to use the mixer, but the boy didn't. He thought it was weird. + +The girl whispered to the boy, "Please can we play with the mixer? It will be so fun!" But the boy didn't understand. He said he thought it was too weird and he wouldn't do it. + +The girl was very sad and angry. She didn't know what to do. She started to shout, "I just want to play because it's fun! Why don't you like it?" + +The boy didn't want to yell. He took a deep breath and said to her in a quiet whisper, "I'll do it if you show me how. But promise you won't be mad if it's not fun." + +The girl smiled and said, "It will be fun! I promise!" Then they played together with the mixer and they both had the best time! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was 3 years old, with big dreams and an even bigger imagination. He wanted to design something special that would make him feel really proud. + +One day he had an idea. He was going to design a huge message. He wanted to write something on a big piece of paper that everyone could see and read. + +Tim gathered some colored pencils and a huge piece of paper and started drawing. He used blue and green and yellow to write a message. When he finished, it was nighttime. + +Tim proudly showed off his design to his family. His mom was amazed and said, "Wow Tim! That is a very special message! It looks great!" Everyone was very proud of the 3-year-old boy for creating such a huge and beautiful message. + +The message said: "Be kind to others." +Once upon a time, there was a big icy castle. It was so very cold there and no one ever lived in it. One day, a little girl named Sarah, who was three years old, decided to explore the castle. When Sarah got inside the castle, she saw so many wonderful things! But Sarah was so tempted to take some of them with her. + +But Sarah remembered a lesson her mom had taught her: it's not nice to take things that don't belong to us. So Sarah left all the things alone, even though it was really hard. + +Sarah made it safely out of the icy castle, and she heard a voice telling her that she had made the right decision! She did the right thing in not taking anything that she didn't own. + +So that's the moral of the story: remember, it's never a good thing to take something that isn't yours! +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Lillie. She had a stubborn puppy called Mac. Lillie wanted to give Mac a bath. + +But Mac was being very stubborn. He didn't want to get in the bath. He was jumping around, trying to get away. + +Lillie shouted at Mac: "Come on, Mac! It's time to wash. I got a nice flower shampoo." + +Mac still refused. He just shook his head and kept running away. Lillie tried to catch him, but he was too fast. + +Then, Lillie had an idea. She took a hose and sprayed water on Mac. She thought that maybe if Mac got wet, he would want to get washed with the flower shampoo. + +It worked! Mac made funny noises and started to play with the water. After a few minutes, he was happy to get in the bath. + +Lillie scrubbed and shampooed Mac until he was all clean. Then, she gave him a big hug for being so brave. Mac licked her face and made her laugh. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to make a picture. So, she got out a bowl and some paints. She mixed the paints together and began to pour them into the bowl. The paint was all different colors and made a rainbow. + +Next, the girl grabbed a big piece of paper. She put the paper on the table and then poured the colors from the bowl onto the paper. It made a beautiful picture. The colors swirled around on the paper and made the most amazing pattern. + +The girl was so happy with the picture she made. But then, something unexpected happened. She grabbed a sour lemon and squeezed it into the colors. The colors changed to bright yellow. Now the colors were yellow, purple and blue. They were all sour and sweet together. + +The girl had made a picture that she would never forget! It was all sour and sweet and colors mixed together. She smiled and looked at her masterpiece proudly. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary otter who wanted to be extraordinary. Every day he would sort through his things looking for something special. But, no matter how hard he tried, he never found anything special. One day he decided to go for a swim in a nearby river. On the way, he heard a commotion in a nearby bush. He stopped to check it out and he saw two otters had gotten stuck. He dove into the river and used his paws to help sort them out of the bush. Soon, the two otters were free and they thanked him gratefully. After that, the ordinary otter no longer felt ordinary, because he had done something special! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace liked to make music. She liked to use her violin to play pretty songs. One day, the little girl was trying to make her music sound even better. She knew she had to make the sound sharp. + +Grace tried hard, but she couldn't make the sound sharp. She tried and tried, but it was never sharp enough. Suddenly, her mommy had a wonderful idea. She handed Grace an easy book with fun songs. + +It only took a few minutes with the book before Grace made the sound sharp just right. She was so excited and played her violin loudly with a big smile on her face. And since then, she always plays sharp and easy music. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane was very playful and liked to have fun. One day she went to the lake. But as she was playing, she accidentally broke a branch of a tree near the lake. Jane felt so sad. She picked up the broken pieces and tried to put it back together. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't stick. So she decided to take it home and make something new out of it. Suddenly, she remembered a game she had seen a boy playing in a park. She went to the park and asked the boy how to play the game. The boy explained that it was a simple game and showed Jane how to play it. Jane was delighted! She thanked the boy and took the branch back home. She took the broken pieces and assembled them into a toy boat and used it to sail across the lake, being very playful and having a lot of fun. When she was done with her game, she put the boat away and went back home happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked going to the park with her parents to play. One day there was something special in the park - a giant scale! It was amazing. Lily wanted to try it. + +So her mom and dad put her on the scale. The scale was huge and Lily felt so small! The numbers on the scale magically moved up and down, but no matter what number was showing, it was always the same - Lily was exactly the right size. + +Lily and her mom and dad had so much fun playing on the scale. Lily remembers that special day and smiles every time she thinks of it. Even many years later, it's still an amazing memory! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. Molly liked to explore and found something special one day. She looked down and saw a shiny wallet! She didn't know who it belonged to because it was unknown. + +Molly was excited to find the wallet. She opened it and found some money inside. She didn't know what to do, so Molly asked her mom. Her mom said that sometimes it's a good thing to accept when you don't know whose something is. + +So, Molly accepted the wallet and took it home. She showed everyone in her family and they were all very excited. Molly's mom suggested that the family put the wallet somewhere special and wait to see if anyone came back to claim it. + +Molly's family waited and waited but no one ever came. In the end, they decided that the money should be used to do something kind. So that's what they did! Molly felt so proud of herself for accepting the wallet and making a kind decision. +One day, Jack was very happy because it was his birthday. He and his mom went to the store to get his birthday present. + +When Jack saw the present, he was filled with joy. It was a brand new teddy bear! + +His mom told him, "Go ahead and hold your new teddy bear." + +Jack grabbed the teddy bear and held it tight in his arms. He knew it would become his best friend and he would take it wherever he went. + +Jack gave his mom a big hug and said, "Thank you!" + +Mom smiled and said, "You’re welcome, sweetie. I hope you have a happy birthday!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She walked very fast, because she wanted to get somewhere quickly. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and stopped. It was coming from a nearby bush. She looked around, but couldn't see anything. + +Lucy boldly decided to investigate. She carefully looked inside the bush and spotted a little animal. It was a cute bunny! + +The bunny hopped forward and said "hello". Lucy gasped and asked what it was doing there. + +The bunny answered that it had been scared by something and so had run as fast as it could. Suddenly, a loud sound disturbed them. They both looked up and saw a plane flying high above them. + +The result of their adventure was that Lucy now had a new friend to play with. She smiled at the bunny and the two friends began running around together. +One day there was a lively girl named Jane. She wanted to play games all day. + +She went to her bedroom and started pouring toys out of a box onto her bed. Jane was very happy, and she laughed and smiled as she put her toys on the bed. + +Jane kept pouring more and more toys onto her bed until it was almost full. Then she had a great idea. She started running around the bed, jumping and dancing. The bed looked so lively with all the toys. + +Jane was having so much fun that she forgot about time. Suddenly she felt tired and remembered that it was time for her to go to sleep. She quickly put all the toys back in the box, got into bed and fell asleep.