diff --git "a/TinyStories_1483.txt" "b/TinyStories_1483.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1483.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Look, Sam, there is a cat in the box!" Tim says. + +"Hello, cat, are you okay?" Sam says. He is not afraid of cats. He likes them. + +The cat comes out of the box. It is gray and fluffy. It has Tim's car in its mouth. It drops the car on the ground. It rubs its head on Sam's leg. + +"Thank you, cat, you found my car!" Tim says. He picks up his car. It is not broken. He is happy. + +"You are welcome, boys, you can play with me!" the cat says. It is a talking cat. It is magic. + +Tim and Sam are surprised. They have never met a talking cat before. They think it is cool. + +"Wow, cat, you can talk!" Tim says. + +"Yes, cat, you are amazing!" Sam says. + +They hug the cat. The cat purrs. They play with the cat and their cars. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the broken box. They have a new friend. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big hill near their house. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They ask their mom if they can go. Mom says yes, but be careful. The hill is steep and the grass is wet. She gives them a snack and a bottle of water. She tells them to be back before dark. + +Tom and Sue run to the hill. They start to climb. They see flowers and bugs and birds. They are happy. They get to the top of the hill. They look down. They see a valley. The valley is green and wide. They see a river and a bridge and a house. They want to go to the valley. + +They run down the hill. They are fast. They are not careful. They do not see the rocks and the holes. Tom slips on a rock. He falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. Sue stops. She runs back to Tom. She helps him up. She gives him some water. She hugs him. + +They look at the sky. It is getting dark. They are scared. They are far from home. They hear a noise. It is a wild animal. It is big and furry and has sharp teeth. It growls. It wants to eat them. They scream. They run. They hope mom can hear them. They hope mom can save them. +Tom had a big drum that he liked to play. He liked to make loud noises with it and pretend he was in a band. But his drum was dirty and had many spots on it. He wanted to make it shiny and new again. + +He asked his mom for a cloth and some polish. She gave him a soft cloth and a bottle of polish. She told him to be careful and not spill the polish. She said it was not good for his skin or his eyes. Tom nodded and said he would be careful. + +He went to his room and put his drum on the floor. He opened the bottle of polish and poured some on the cloth. He rubbed the cloth on the drum and saw it become shiny and bright. He was happy and smiled. He poured some more polish on the cloth and rubbed it on the other side of the drum. + +But he did not see that some polish dripped from the cloth and landed on the floor. He did not see that his dog, Spot, came into his room and sniffed the polish. He did not see that Spot licked the polish and made a funny face. + +He was too busy polishing his drum and making it look nice. He finished polishing his drum and lifted it up. He was proud of his work and wanted to show his mom. He put the drum on his shoulder and walked to the door. + +But when he opened the door, he saw Spot lying on the floor. Spot was not moving and looked sick. Tom was scared and dropped his drum. The drum made a loud bang and rolled away. Tom ran to Spot and called his name. He hoped Spot was not hurt by the polish. + +He heard his mom come running and saw her face. She looked scared too. She saw Spot and the polish on the floor. She picked up Spot and hugged him. She told Tom to get the phone and call the vet. She said they had to hurry and help Spot. + +Tom did what his mom said and got the phone. He dialed the number and waited for the vet to answer. He hoped Spot would be okay. He felt sorry for polishing his drum and not watching Spot. He wished he had been more careful. He learned a lesson that day. He learned that polish was not good for dogs. He learned that he had to be more careful with his things. He learned that he loved Spot more than his drum. +Lily liked to make things with her toys. She had many blocks, dolls, cars and animals. She also had a pipe that her dad gave her. He said it was old and broken, but Lily thought it was fun. She liked to blow in it and make noises. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a big tower with her blocks and pipe. She put the blocks on the floor and stacked them high. She put the pipe on top of the tower. She was very proud of her tower. She wanted to show her mom and dad. + +But her brother Ben did not like her tower. He wanted to play with the pipe. He said it was his pipe, not hers. He tried to take the pipe from the tower. Lily said no, it was her pipe. She was stubborn and did not want to share. + +They both pulled the pipe hard. The tower fell down and made a loud crash. The blocks flew everywhere. The pipe broke in two pieces. Lily and Ben started to cry. They hurt their hands and feet. They made a big mess. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see. They were not happy. They saw the broken pipe and the blocks. They scolded Lily and Ben for fighting and breaking things. They said they had to clean up and say sorry. They said they could not play with the pipe anymore. Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They wished they had shared the pipe and played nicely. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. Ben had a red fire truck with a loud horn. Sam had a blue police car with a siren. They pretended to save people and animals from danger. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. They wanted to race their cars down the hill. Ben said, "Let's see who is faster. I bet my fire truck can beat your police car." Sam said, "No way. My police car is faster and smarter. Let's go." + +They put their cars at the top of the hill and pushed them hard. The cars zoomed down the hill, making noise. Ben's fire truck honked its horn. Sam's police car wailed its siren. They ran after their cars, cheering and laughing. + +But then, something bad happened. There was a big rock at the bottom of the hill. Ben's fire truck hit the rock and flipped over. The horn broke off and flew away. Ben was sad. He loved his fire truck and its horn. He picked up his fire truck and looked at it. It was scratched and dented. + +Sam's police car avoided the rock and kept going. It reached the end of the hill and stopped. Sam was happy. He won the race. He picked up his police car and smiled. It was shiny and smooth. + +He saw Ben crying and holding his fire truck. He felt sorry for him. He said, "Ben, I'm sorry your fire truck is broken. Do you want to play with my police car? You can use the siren. It's fun." Ben looked at Sam and wiped his tears. He said, "Really? You would let me play with your police car?" Sam said, "Yes, of course. You are my best friend. We can share our toys. Here, take it." He handed his police car to Ben. + +Ben smiled and hugged Sam. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a dependable friend. You are kind and generous. I'm sorry I said my fire truck was better than your police car. Your police car is awesome." Sam said, "You're welcome, Ben. And I'm sorry I said my police car was smarter than your fire truck. Your fire truck is cool. Maybe we can fix the horn later." They played with the police car together, taking turns to use the siren. They were happy again. They learned that friendship is more important than winning. +Tom likes hockey. He has a hockey stick and a ball. He plays hockey with his dad in the yard. He is happy. + +But one day, the sky is gray and dark. Tom hears a loud sound. It is thunder. He sees a flash. It is lightning. He is scared. + +Dad says, "Don't worry, Tom. It is just a storm. It will rain soon. We can play hockey inside." + +Tom nods. He runs to the house with his dad. He gets his hockey stick and ball. He goes to the basement. He sees a big space. He is excited. + +Dad says, "This is our hockey rink. We can play hockey here. But be careful. Don't break anything." + +Tom says, "OK, Dad. I will be careful. Let's play hockey!" + +They play hockey for a long time. They have fun. They score goals. They cheer. + +But then, Tom hears a strange sound. It is dripping. He looks up. He sees water. It is coming from the ceiling. He is surprised. + +Dad says, "Oh no, Tom. The rain is too much. It is leaking. Our hockey rink is wet. We have to stop playing hockey." + +Tom says, "Oh no, Dad. I am sad. I like hockey. I don't like rain." + +Dad says, "I know, Tom. I like hockey too. I don't like rain either. But don't be sad. The rain will stop soon. And then, we can play hockey again. In the yard. Or in the basement. Or anywhere we want." + +Tom says, "Really, Dad?" + +Dad says, "Really, Tom." + +They hug. They smile. They wait for the rain to stop. They still love hockey. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue. There are ducks and fish in the water. + +"Look, Anna, I have bread for the ducks!" Ben says. He shows Anna a big piece of bread in his hand. He breaks it into small pieces and throws them into the lake. The ducks swim to the bread and eat it. They make loud noises. "Quack, quack, quack!" + +"Can I feed the ducks too, Ben?" Anna asks. She wants to show Ben that she can do it too. She reaches for the bread in Ben's hand. But Ben pulls it away. "No, Anna, this is my bread. You have to wait your turn," he says. He is not very nice. + +Anna feels sad. She does not like to wait. She wants to feed the ducks now. She tries to grab the bread again. But Ben holds it higher. "Stop it, Anna, you are being silly. You have to be patient," he says. He is not very kind. + +Mom and dad see what is happening. They are not happy. They go to Anna and Ben. "Ben, you have to share the bread with Anna. She is your friend. And Anna, you have to be patient. You can feed the ducks too, but you have to wait your turn. That is how we play nicely," they say. They are very wise. + +Anna and Ben listen to mom and dad. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They share the bread with each other. They feed the ducks together. They have fun. They are very happy. +Sara was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her friends. She wanted to sleep in her bed, but her mom said it was time to eat dinner. Sara did not want to eat dinner. She wanted to sleep. + +She sat on her chair and looked at her plate. She saw rice and beans and chicken. She did not like rice and beans and chicken. She liked pizza and ice cream and cookies. She pushed her plate away and said, "No, thank you." + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Sara, you have to eat your dinner. It is good for you. It will make you strong and healthy. You can have a cookie later, if you eat your dinner now." + +Sara did not listen. She was too tired. She picked up her fork and dropped it on the floor. She picked up her spoon and dropped it on the floor. She picked up her cup and dropped it on the floor. She made a big mess. + +Her mom was very angry. She said, "Sara, stop that! You are being naughty. You are wasting your food. You are making noise. You have to eat your dinner or you will go to bed without a cookie." + +Sara did not care. She was too tired. She yawned and closed her eyes. She fell asleep on her chair. She did not hear the alarm that rang in the kitchen. She did not hear her mom sigh and clean up the mess. She did not hear her dad come home and kiss her good night. She did not hear her mom tuck her in her bed and whisper, "I love you, Sara. Sleep well." She only heard her dreams. +Lily and Sam went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were happy. + +But then Lily saw something shiny and pink in the water. She thought it was a toy. She ran to get it. She did not know it was a jellyfish. It was not a toy. It was an animal. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "It hurts!" The jellyfish stung her hand. It made a red mark. Lily was upset. She dropped the jellyfish and ran to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and put some cream on her hand. They told her it was a jellyfish and it was not a toy. They said it was not nice to feed the jellyfish. They said the jellyfish was scared and hurt too. + +Lily felt sorry for the jellyfish. She said sorry to the jellyfish. She said she did not mean to feed it. She said she did not know it was an animal. She said she wanted to be its friend. + +Sam gave Lily a hug. He said he was sorry too. He said he would help her find a real toy. He said he would not feed the jellyfish. He said he wanted to be its friend too. + +Lily and Sam smiled. They felt better. They went to play with Mom and Dad. They saw more fish and shells and crabs. They were happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park when they saw a giant. The giant was very big and loud and scary. He had a big bag full of toys and he was taking them from the children. + +"Give me that bike!" the giant roared at a boy. "And that doll!" he shouted at a girl. "And that ball!" he snatched from Tom. + +Tom and Mia were very sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They ran after the giant and shouted at him. + +"Stop! Stop! That is our ball! Give it back!" they cried. + +The giant ignored them and kept walking. He laughed and said, "These are my toys now. You can't have them. Go away!" + +Tom and Mia felt very small and helpless. They started to weep. They wept and wept and wept. + +A lady saw them and felt sorry for them. She came over and asked them what was wrong. + +"A giant took our ball and other toys. He is very mean and greedy. We want our ball back," Tom and Mia sobbed. + +The lady nodded and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Come with me." + +She took them to a bakery and bought them a big cake. The cake was very delicious and had icing and sprinkles and candles. She lit the candles and said, "Make a wish and blow them out." + +Tom and Mia wished for their ball and other toys back. They blew out the candles and smiled. + +The lady said, "Now, let's go find the giant and share this cake with him. Maybe he will be nice and give you your toys back." + +Tom and Mia agreed and followed the lady. They found the giant sitting on a bench, surrounded by toys. He looked bored and unhappy. + +The lady said, "Hello, giant. We have a cake for you. Do you want some?" + +The giant looked surprised and curious. He said, "A cake? For me? Why?" + +The lady said, "Because we want to be your friends. And friends share things. We have a cake and you have toys. Maybe we can share them too." + +The giant thought for a moment. He said, "OK. I like cake. And I have too many toys. I don't need them all. You can have some back." + +He took a slice of cake and gave Tom and Mia their ball and some other toys. He said, "Thank you for the cake. It is very delicious. And thank you for being nice to me. I'm sorry for being mean and greedy. I was lonely and wanted to play. But I didn't know how to ask." + +Tom and Mia said, "You're welcome. And we're sorry for yelling at you. We were sad and angry. But we can play together now. Do you want to join us?" + +The giant smiled and said, "Yes, I do. That would be fun." + +They all went to the park and played with the toys and the cake. They had a great time and became friends. They learned to share and be kind to each other. And they never wept again. +Tim and Lily went to the post office with their mom. They wanted to send a card to their grandma, who lived far away. They had drawn pictures and written "I love you" on the card. + +At the post office, their mom gave the card to a man behind a desk. He asked for their mom's name and address. He wrote them on a sticker and put it on the card. Then he asked their mom to sign a paper. He gave her a pen and showed her where to write. + +"What is sign?" Tim asked. + +"Sign means to write your name on something. It shows that it is yours or that you agree with something," their mom explained. + +"Can I sign too?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can sign the card for grandma. She will be happy to see your name," their mom said. + +Tim and Lily took turns to write their names on the card, with their mom's help. They used different colors and made big letters. + +The man behind the desk smiled and said, "That's a very nice card. Now I need to put a stamp on it. A stamp is a small sticker that shows how much it costs to send the card. It also has a picture of something on it. Do you want to choose a stamp?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They looked at the stamps on the desk. There were stamps with flowers, animals, flags, and people. They saw a stamp with a picture of an elderly woman. She had white hair and glasses and a big smile. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is the queen. She is the leader of our country. She is very old and very kind," the man said. + +"We want that stamp. Our grandma is old and kind too," Tim said. + +The man put the stamp on the card and gave it back to Tim and Lily. They thanked him and said goodbye. Their mom paid for the card and they left the post office. + +They hoped their grandma would get the card soon and like it. They missed her a lot and wanted to see her again. They wondered if she looked like the queen. +Lily and Ben are playing a game. They have to find things that are red. Lily sees a red ball. She runs to get it. Ben sees a red flower. He picks it up. + +"Look, I have a red ball!" Lily says. + +"Look, I have a red flower!" Ben says. + +They show each other their red things. They are happy. + +"Who wins the game?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we both win." + +They see a big box. It has a bow on it. It is red too. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily says. + +"Maybe it is a prize for us," Ben says. + +They run to the box. They open it. Inside, there is a cute teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red ribbon around its neck. + +"Wow, it is a prize for us!" Lily says. + +"It is so cute!" Ben says. + +They hug the teddy bear. They share it. They are very happy. They say thank you to the box. They say please to each other. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see some red berries on a bush. They want to pick them and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, berries!" Anna says. "They are so red and sweet. Let's get some." + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. The bush has thorns. They can hurt you," Ben says. + +They go to the bush and reach for the berries. They are careful not to touch the thorns. They pick some berries and put them in their hands. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud sound. It is thunder. They look at the sky. It is dark and gray. They see some flashes. It is lightning. They are scared. + +"Ben, it is going to rain. We have to go home," Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, let's go. We can take the berries with us," Ben says. + +They run to their homes. They hold their berries tight. They do not want to drop them. They get inside just before it starts to rain. They hear the rain on the roof. It is loud and fast. + +They show their berries to their moms. Their moms are happy. They wash the berries and give them to Anna and Ben. They eat the berries. They are amazing. They are juicy and sweet. They smile. + +"Anna, these are the best berries ever," Ben says. + +"Ben, you are right. They are amazing. And we picked them ourselves," Anna says. + +They are proud. They are friends. They like to play outside. Even when it rains. +Jill and Ben wanted to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also brought a big blanket to sit on. They were very happy and excited. + +They walked to the park with their mom. On the way, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry. It barked loudly and ran towards them. Jill and Ben were scared. They hid behind their mom. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away!" their mom said to the dog. She waved her arms and tried to look angry. The dog stopped and looked at them. It wagged its tail and licked its lips. It smelled the food in the basket. + +The dog jumped and grabbed the basket with its mouth. It ran away with the basket. Jill and Ben cried. Their mom chased the dog. She shouted and threw a stick at it. The dog was faster and smarter. It dodged the stick and ran out of sight. + +Jill and Ben were very sad. They had no food for their picnic. They had no blanket to sit on. They had no fun in the park. They were very hungry and thirsty. They were very grumpy. + +They knelt on the grass and pouted. They did not want to talk to anyone. They did not want to play with anyone. They did not want to do anything. + +Their mom came back. She was out of breath and sweaty. She was also sad and grumpy. She hugged Jill and Ben and said, "I'm sorry, kids. The dog was too fast. I couldn't catch it. I know you were looking forward to the picnic. But we can still have a good time in the park. There are swings and slides and a pond. We can have fun together. And maybe we can find a nice place to buy some ice cream. What do you say?" + +Jill and Ben looked at their mom. They saw her smile and heard her voice. They felt her love and care. They thought about the swings and slides and the pond. They thought about the ice cream. They felt a little better. They smiled and nodded. They said, "OK, mom. We love you. Let's go have fun." +Tim and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big knife on the table. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Look, a knife!" Tim said. "Let's touch it!" + +"No, Tim, no!" Mia said. "Mommy said knives are bad. They can hurt us. We should not touch them." + +Tim did not listen to Mia. He wanted to touch the knife. He thought it was fun. He said, "I dare you to touch it, Mia. I dare you!" + +Mia was scared. She did not want to touch the knife. She said, "No, Tim, no! I don't want to. You are silly. You are not brave. You are naughty." + +Tim did not care. He reached for the knife. He wanted to show Mia he was brave. He wanted to make Mia touch it too. + +But then, Mommy came into the kitchen. She saw Tim and Mia and the knife. She was angry and scared. She said, "Tim and Mia, what are you doing? Drop the knife, now! You could have hurt yourself or each other. Knives are not toys. They are dangerous. You should never touch them without me. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Mia dropped the knife. They were sorry and sad. They said, "Yes, Mommy, we understand. We are sorry. We won't do it again." + +Mommy hugged Tim and Mia. She said, "I'm glad you are safe. I love you. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Knives are not for playing. They are for cutting food. Come, let me show you how to use them properly." + +Mommy took Tim and Mia to the counter. She gave them each a small and dull knife. She showed them how to cut some fruits and vegetables. She said, "See, this is how you use a knife. You hold it like this, and you cut like this. You always watch your fingers, and you never point it at anyone. You only use it when I'm with you, and you put it away when you're done. OK?" + +Tim and Mia nodded. They said, "OK, Mommy. Thank you. We will be careful and listen to you." + +They tried to cut some fruits and vegetables. They were careful and slow. They liked to help Mommy. They felt comfortable and happy. They learned something new. They forgot about the big knife on the table. They did not dare to touch it again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big rock near a tree. They wanted to climb on it and pretend it was a mountain. + +"Look, a rock!" Tom said. "Let's go!" + +"OK!" Lily said. They ran to the rock and started to climb. Tom went first and reached the top. He felt very proud and happy. + +"Lily, come on!" he shouted. "It's fun up here!" + +Lily tried to follow him, but she slipped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. She was scared and sad. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she screamed. "Tom, help me!" + +Tom heard her scream and looked down. He saw her crying on the ground. He felt sorry and worried. + +"Lily, are you OK?" he asked. He climbed down quickly and ran to her. He hugged her and tried to make her feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. It was an accident. Don't cry. It's just a scratch. You'll be fine." + +He looked at her knee and saw a little blood. He found a leaf and wrapped it around her wound. He hoped it would help. + +"Thank you, Tom. You're a good friend." Lily said. She smiled a little and stopped crying. She felt better. + +They walked back to the rock and sat on it. They looked at the sky and the birds. They saw a harmless butterfly flying by. They smiled and waved at it. They were happy again. They decided to play something else. They liked the rock, but they liked each other more. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to design new things. They use paper, crayons, scissors and glue. + +One day, they decide to design a new bed. They think their old bed is too small and boring. They want a big and fun bed. They take their mattress and put it on the floor. They say, "This is our new bed. It is very soft and cozy." + +Then they look for things to decorate their new bed. They find some pillows, blankets, stickers and ribbons. They put them on the mattress. They say, "This is our new bed. It is very colorful and pretty." + +They are very happy with their design. They jump on the mattress and pretend to sleep. They say, "This is our new bed. It is very fun and comfy." + +But then their mom comes in. She sees the mess in their room. She sees the mattress on the floor. She sees the pillows, blankets, stickers and ribbons. She is not happy. She says, "What have you done? This is not a new bed. This is a bad bed. You have ruined your mattress and your things. You have to clean up and put everything back." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand why their mom is angry. They think their design is good. They say, "But mom, we like our new bed. It is not a bad bed. It is a good bed. Can we keep it?" + +Their mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you cannot keep it. You have to sleep on your old bed. It is not too small and boring. It is just right and safe. And you have to learn to respect your mattress and your things. They are not toys. They are for sleeping and keeping warm." + +Anna and Ben sigh. They do not want to sleep on their old bed. They want to sleep on their new bed. But they know they have to listen to their mom. They say, "Okay, mom. We are sorry. We will clean up and put everything back." + +They start to pick up their pillows, blankets, stickers and ribbons. They put them in their closet and drawers. They lift their mattress and put it on their old bed. They say, "Goodbye, new bed. We will miss you. Maybe we can design another bed someday." + +They finish cleaning up and get ready for bed. They hug their mom and say, "Good night, mom. We love you." + +Their mom hugs them back and says, "Good night, Anna and Ben. I love you too." She turns off the light and leaves. + +Anna and Ben lie on their old bed. They look at each other and smile. They whisper, "We still like our new bed. It was a good design. Maybe we can make it again when mom is not home." + +They giggle and close their eyes. They fall asleep and dream of their new bed. +Lily and Anna were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to go to the market with their moms. They put on their hats and shoes and skipped along the road, holding hands. + +At the market, there were many things to see and buy. Lily saw a shiny red balloon and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and gave her some money. Lily bought the balloon and tied it to her wrist. She was very happy. + +Anna saw Lily's balloon and felt envious. She wanted a balloon too, but her mom said no. She said they had no money for balloons. Anna was very sad and angry. She thought it was not fair that Lily had a balloon and she did not. + +She decided to take Lily's balloon when she was not looking. She waited for a moment when Lily was looking at some flowers and quickly snatched the balloon from her wrist. She ran away with it, hoping Lily would not notice. + +But Lily did notice. She saw Anna running away with her balloon and cried out. She ran after her, trying to get her balloon back. She shouted, "Anna, give me back my balloon! That's mine!" + +Anna did not listen. She kept running with the balloon, feeling proud and sneaky. She did not see the big truck that was coming down the road. She ran right in front of it, and the truck hit her. The balloon popped and flew away. Anna fell to the ground, hurt and bleeding. + +Lily and her mom saw what happened and ran to help Anna. They called for help and tried to stop the bleeding. Lily was scared and sorry. She wished she had never bought the balloon. She wished Anna had never taken it. She wished they were still friends who liked to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and eat yummy food. One day, Timmy's family decided to have a BBQ. They put some hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. Timmy was so excited to eat them! + +After they finished eating, Timmy's mom said they needed to clean up the messy dishes. Timmy helped by putting the napkins in the trash. Then, Timmy's dad told him to relax and play while they cleaned up. + +Timmy played with his toys and felt happy. He loved spending time with his family and eating yummy food. Timmy couldn't wait for the next BBQ! +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. The man was very anxious because his wife was not feeling well. He wanted to help her but he didn't know how. + +One day, the man went to the doctor to ask for help. The doctor spoke to him and said, "Don't worry, I can help your wife feel better." The man was very happy to hear this. + +He went back home and told his wife what the doctor had said. She was very happy too. They both spoke about how grateful they were to have each other. The man's wife said, "I am so lucky to have you as my husband." The man replied, "And I am lucky to have you as my wife." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired from playing all day. Her mommy gave her a big hug and told her it was time for bed. Lily went to her room and saw an envelope on her bed. She opened it and saw a picture of her grandparents. They were smiling in the picture. Lily smiled too and felt happy. She hugged the picture and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike outside in the park. One day, she saw a big oak tree and wanted to climb it. But she was too scared to try. + +The next day, she went back to the park with her dad. They saw the oak tree again and her dad said, "Lily, let's be adventurous and climb the tree together!" Lily was so excited and they started to climb. + +As they climbed higher and higher, Lily felt so proud of herself. When they got to the top, they could see the whole park. It was beautiful! Lily said, "Dad, this is the best ride ever!" And they both laughed and enjoyed the view. + +From that day on, Lily was no longer afraid to try new things. She knew that being adventurous was fun and exciting. And every time she rode her bike in the park, she would look up at the oak tree and remember her amazing climb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies and eat popcorn. One day, Lily's mom took her to a fancy movie theater to watch a film about a princess. + +As they were watching the movie, Lily leaned over to her mom and whispered, "I want to be a princess too!" Her mom smiled and said, "You already are my little princess." + +After the movie, Lily and her mom went to get ice cream. As they were walking, they saw a man with a big truck. The man asked Lily if she wanted to see inside the truck. Lily said yes and leaned in to look. But then, the man drove away with Lily still inside! + +Lily's mom was very worried and called the police. They found the man and Lily, but Lily was very scared and sad. She never wanted to go to a fancy movie theater again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the farmer's market with her mom. One day, she saw a big pile of colorful radishes and asked her mom if they could buy some. + +"Mommy, can we buy those pretty radishes?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, we can!" her mom replied. + +Lily was so happy to have her very own colorful radishes. She took them home and washed them carefully. She even shared some with her little brother, who loved them too. + +"Yummy! These radishes are so good!" Lily said to her mom. + +"I'm glad you like them," her mom said with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for colorful radishes whenever they went to the market. She loved the way they looked and the way they tasted. And every time they bought some, she would say, "These radishes are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a shiny toy car in the junk pile. She picked it up and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, a loud noise startled her. It was her neighbor's dog, Max. "Max, don't pinch me!" Lily said. Max just barked and ran away. + +Lily continued to play with her new toy car. She drove it around the backyard and had so much fun. But then, she accidentally drove it into a pile of junk. She couldn't find it anywhere. She looked and looked, but it was gone. She was sad. + +The next day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new toy car. Lily was so happy and grateful. She learned that sometimes things get lost or broken, but there's always a way to make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a cactus and thought it looked cool. He went to touch it, but it hurt him really bad. + +Timmy's mom came outside and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about the cactus and how it hurt him. His mom said, "Oh no, that's a bad cactus. We should sell it so nobody else gets hurt." + +Timmy and his mom put the cactus in a box and went to the store to sell it. A man at the store saw the cactus and wanted to buy it. Timmy's mom told the man that the cactus was bad and could hurt people. The man thanked her for telling him and decided not to buy it. + +Timmy was happy that they sold the bad cactus and nobody else would get hurt. He learned to be careful around things that look cool but could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who had a big garden. He grew lots of tasty fruits and vegetables. One day, a little girl came to the farmer and asked for some fruits to taste. The farmer was very generous and gave her a basket full of fruits. + +The little girl was very happy and thanked the farmer. She tasted the fruits and they were very delicious. She wanted to thank the farmer again, so she went back to his garden. The farmer saw her and nodded his head to say hello. + +The little girl realized that the farmer was happy to see her again. She decided to help him in his garden and picked some fruits to take home. The farmer was very happy and thanked the little girl for her help. The moral of the story is that when you are kind and generous, good things will come back to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big, fierce dog. + +"Mommy, that dog is scary," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can discuss how to stay safe around dogs," her mom replied. + +Lily's mom taught her to always ask the owner before petting a dog and to never pull their tail or ears. Lily learned a new word that day: "safety." + +From that day on, Lily was no longer afraid of dogs. She even made friends with a cute little puppy at the park. Whenever she saw a dog, she would discuss with her mom how to stay safe and make sure the dog was happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quack. Quack loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Quack noticed a tap that was dripping. He knew it was important to tell someone because the tap could make the pond all dry. + +Quack went to tell his friend, a wise old owl named Hoot. Hoot listened carefully and knew just what to do. He flew to get help from the beavers, who were very good at fixing things. + +The next day, Quack and his friends were swimming in the pond when suddenly they heard a loud noise. It was the beavers, who had come to rescue the pond! They had fixed the tap and the water was flowing again. Quack was so happy that he quacked and quacked with joy. The water was no longer cold and the pond was full of life again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest. He would run and jump and hide behind trees. Sometimes he would find hidden berries to eat. + +One day, Benny's friends came to visit him in the forest. They wanted to celebrate his birthday! Benny was so happy to see his friends. They brought him presents and sang him a song. + +After they finished celebrating, Benny showed his friends all of his secret hiding spots in the forest. They played together and had so much fun. Benny was grateful for his friends and the special birthday celebration in the beautiful forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat some honey. So, the bear went to the beehive and leaned against it. The beehive was very heavy and the bear was very big, so the beehive fell down and broke. The bees were very angry and flew around the bear. The bear ran away to a nearby river and jumped in to get rid of the bees. In the river, the bear found a big shiny rock. It was not a rock, it was a piece of jewelry! The bear was very happy and put the jewelry on his head. He wore it like a crown and felt like a king. From that day on, the bear did not need to eat honey anymore because he had a new treasure to keep him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big gym. It was amazing! Kids loved to play there. One day, someone left a candle burning in the gym. The candle fell and started a fire. The gym burned down. Everyone was sad. But, they built a new gym that was even more amazing than the first one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a big, yellow sunflower in the field. She was so happy, but she didn't have any money to buy it. + +Suddenly, a kind man came up to her and said, "That sunflower is very cheap. I will buy it for you." Lily was so grateful and said, "Thank you so much! I will take good care of it." + +A few days later, Lily returned to the field to play. She saw the man again and said, "I want to return the sunflower to you. It's so beautiful, but I want you to have it back." The man smiled and said, "No, Lily. It's yours now. Keep it and enjoy it." Lily was so happy and hugged the man. She knew she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy bedroom with a big bed where she liked to sleep. One night, when it was time for bed, Lily's mom came to tuck her in. + +"Goodnight, Lily," her mom said. + +"Mommy, can you seat with me for a bit?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom replied, sitting on the edge of the bed. + +As they talked, Lily started to feel sad. She had been mean to her friend at school that day and didn't know how to make it better. + +"Mommy, I did something bad today," Lily said, tears in her eyes. + +"It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. What's important is that you're compassionate and try to make it right," her mom said, giving her a hug. + +The next day, Lily apologized to her friend and they became even better friends. And from then on, Lily always tried to be compassionate towards others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a furry cat named Mittens. Lily loved to play with Mittens and measure how long her tail was. One day, Lily's family went on a trip to the airport to go on a vacation. + +At the airport, Lily saw lots of big planes and people with suitcases. She was amazed by all the activity! As they waited for their flight, Lily decided to measure how tall she was compared to her mom and dad. + +Finally, it was time to board the plane. Lily was so excited to see the clouds from up high! She held Mittens close to her and they both fell asleep on the plane. When they arrived at their destination, Lily was happy to be on vacation with her furry friend by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had a beautiful feather that he loved very much. One day, Blue went to visit his friend Red. Red saw Blue's feather and said, "Wow, that feather is amazing! Can I have it?" Blue didn't want to give his feather away, but he didn't want to make Red sad either. So he said, "I can't give you my feather, but I can offer to show you where you can find one just like it." + +Red was happy with Blue's offer and they went on a walk together to find a feather. They looked everywhere, but couldn't find one as amazing as Blue's feather. Suddenly, they saw a big bird with a feather even more amazing than Blue's. Red wanted that feather now instead. Blue didn't want to take the other bird's feather, but he also didn't want to disappoint Red. He thought hard and came up with a solution. He said, "Let's ask the big bird nicely if he can give us a small piece of his amazing feather." + +The big bird was kind and gave them a small piece of his feather. Red was happy with his new feather and Blue was happy he didn't have to give up his own. They both thanked the big bird and went home as good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat a cookie. She asked her mom if she could bake some cookies in the oven. Her mom said yes and turned on the oven. + +Lily was so hungry that she couldn't wait for the cookies to bake. She tried to grab a cookie from the oven, but it was too hot. She burned her hand and started crying. Her mom tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily had to go to the hospital. + +In the end, Lily learned that she should never grab things from the oven because it's too hot. She felt very sad and wished she had waited for the cookies to cool down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his toy car very much, but it stopped moving because the battery was dead. Timmy's mommy told him to use a new battery to make the car work again. + +Timmy went to the store with his mommy to buy a new battery. He saw many different kinds of batteries, but his mommy helped him find the right one. They bought a mild battery that was not too strong for Timmy's toy car. + +When they got home, Timmy put the new battery in his car and it started moving again! Timmy was so happy and he said to his mommy, "Thank you for helping me use the new battery. Now my car is working again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. He would dribble his basketball all around the park. One day, Timmy saw a big boy playing basketball too. The big boy was very mighty and Timmy wanted to play with him. + +"Can I play with you?" asked Timmy. + +"No, you're too little," said the big boy. + +Timmy didn't want to give up. He wanted to play basketball with the big boy. He tried to resist the feeling of being left out. + +"I can play too! Watch!" said Timmy as he threw the basketball towards the hoop. + +The basketball went in! The big boy was surprised. "You're pretty good for a little guy," he said. From that day on, Timmy and the big boy played basketball together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, while they were walking on the shore, Lily found an oyster. She was very curious about it and asked her mom what it was. Her mom told her that it was a special shellfish that people eat. + +Lily's dad said that they could eat it for dinner if they could find a way to open it. Lily's mom told her that they needed a special tool to open it, but they didn't have one. Lily was very restless and didn't want to wait until they got home to eat it. + +Suddenly, a kind man walked by and asked if they needed help. Lily's dad explained their situation and the man offered to open the oyster for them. He had a special tool in his pocket that he used for work. Lily's dad thanked him and the man permitted them to keep the oyster. + +That night, they had a delicious dinner with the oyster. Lily was very happy that they found it and grateful for the kind man who helped them. She went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the other treasures she might find on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim around in the big ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo's friend got caught in a net! Nemo was very worried and wanted to help his friend. + +Nemo searched and searched for a way to get his friend out of the net. He saw a big boat nearby and knew that the net must have come from there. Nemo swam over to the boat and found a kind fisherman who helped him rescue his friend. + +Nemo and his friend were safe and happy again. They learned to be careful of nets in the ocean, but also that there are good people who can help when you need it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One night, he went to bed and started to dream about going on a big adventure. He imagined himself exploring a magical forest and meeting all sorts of friendly animals. + +Suddenly, Timmy woke up and heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big, scary monster! The monster was a threat to Timmy and his family. Timmy quickly woke up his mom and dad and told them about the monster. + +His thoughtful dad went outside to check and saw that it was just the wind knocking over a trash can. Timmy felt relieved and went back to bed. However, the scary thoughts stayed in his head and he couldn't fall asleep. He started to dream again, but this time it was a nightmare. The monster came back and chased him all around the forest. + +When Timmy woke up, he was sweating and shaking. He told his parents about the nightmare and they comforted him. They told him that it was just a bad dream and that he was safe. Timmy felt better and went back to sleep. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up and went to the park to play. He saw his friends and told them about his adventure and his scary dream. They all laughed and played together. However, little did they know that a real threat was lurking in the shadows. A big storm was coming their way and they didn't know it yet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog named Max. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her arm. Her mom took her to the hospital to get an x-ray. + +At the hospital, Lily met a boy named Jack. Jack was jealous of Lily's toy dog Max. "I wish I had a toy dog like Max," Jack said. "He's so cute!" + +Lily warned Jack not to be jealous. "It's not nice to be jealous," she said. "You can play with Max if you want." + +After Lily got her x-ray, the doctor said her arm was okay. She went home and played with Max and Jack. They had a lot of fun together and Lily was happy that she could help Jack feel better about not having a toy dog. +One day, a big hairy bear was walking in the forest. He saw a little rabbit and said, "Hello, little rabbit. What are you doing?" The rabbit replied, "I'm going to my house to eat some jam. Do you want some?" The bear said, "Yes, please. I love jam." + +So, the little rabbit and the big hairy bear went to the rabbit's house. They ate some jam together and had fun. Suddenly, the bear said, "Pause! I hear something." They listened carefully and heard a bird singing. The bear said, "That's beautiful. Let's listen to it for a while." + +They sat there for a long time, listening to the bird sing. Then, the bear said, "Thank you for the jam and for listening to the bird with me. I have to go now." The little rabbit said, "You're welcome. Come back anytime." The bear smiled and walked away, feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream, but his mommy said he could only have one scoop a day. One day, Timmy demanded more ice cream, but his mommy said no. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. + +Timmy decided to sneak into the kitchen and get more ice cream from the freezer. But when he opened the freezer, he saw that it was empty! Timmy got even more upset and started to call the freezer stupid. + +Timmy's mommy heard the noise and came into the kitchen. She saw Timmy crying and the empty freezer. She explained to Timmy that they had eaten all the ice cream and that they needed to wait until they got more. Timmy understood and stopped crying. He learned that sometimes we can't always get what we want and that it's not nice to call things stupid. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass with her friends. One hot day, her mom gave her a popsicle from the freezer. It was cold and yummy. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "Can I have a popsicle too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, let's go get one from the freezer." + +They went inside and opened the freezer. There were many different colored popsicles to choose from. Lily passed a green one to Timmy and they both enjoyed their cold treats in the shade. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. The frog was very helpful and liked to help his friends. + +One day, while the frog was hopping around the swamp, he met a firefly. The firefly said, "I can't find my way home. Can you help me?" The frog said, "Of course! I'll shine my light and guide you." + +The frog and the firefly started to walk together. The firefly was happy because the frog was very helpful. But suddenly, the frog accidentally hopped into a deep hole and couldn't get out. The firefly tried to help, but it was too dark and the frog couldn't see. Sadly, the frog was stuck in the hole forever. + +The firefly was very sad and missed the helpful frog. Every night, the firefly would shine its light in memory of the frog who had helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was feeling very restless because she was going on a big adventure. She was going to the airport to fly on an airplane! + +When they arrived at the airport, Lily saw lots of planes in the sky. They looked like little birds flying around. She was so excited to get on her own plane and fly high in the sky. + +As they boarded the plane, Lily noticed that the lights inside started to glow. It was like a magical fairyland! She snuggled up in her seat and watched as the plane took off into the sky. She felt like she was flying with the birds she saw earlier. + +After a while, the plane started to descend and Lily saw the city below. It looked like a big, colorful puzzle. She was so happy to have gone on this adventure and couldn't wait for the next one! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary day at school and came home to play with his toys. But then, he saw something outside his window that made him gaze out in wonder. It was a big, beautiful bird! + +Timmy grabbed a towel and ran outside to see the bird up close. He got so close that he scared the bird and it flew away. Timmy was sad that he scared the bird away, but he knew he could try again tomorrow. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and ran outside to see if the bird was there. But this time, he couldn't find the bird anywhere. Timmy searched and searched, but he couldn't find the bird. He was so sad that he cried and used his towel to wipe away his tears. + +Timmy never saw the bird again, and he always felt a little sad when he thought about it. But he knew that sometimes things don't always go the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat candy all the time, but her mommy told her that too much candy was not good for her. One day, Lily saw a big bowl of candy on the table and she wanted to eat it all. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, it's not nice to eat all the candy. You can have some, but not too much." + +Lily didn't listen and ate all the candy. She felt sick and her tummy hurt. She went to the doctor and he put her on a scale. The doctor said, "Lily, you need to eat healthy food and not eat too much candy." + +From that day on, Lily listened to her mommy and the doctor's request to eat healthy food and only have a little bit of candy sometimes. She learned that it's important to take care of her body and not eat too much candy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy beaver named Benny. Benny lived in a big log with his family. He loved to swim in the river and eat yummy leaves. + +One day, Benny had a plan to build a new dam. He wanted to make the river bigger and better for all his beaver friends. He worked hard all day and was very cheerful. + +But then, something bad happened. The log that Benny lived in got stuck in the river. The water started to rise and rise. Benny and his family couldn't escape. They were trapped inside the log. + +Benny was very scared and sad. He wished he hadn't made the new dam. He wished he could go back in time and change his plan. But it was too late. The water kept rising and Benny and his family never made it out of the log. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Sammy. Sammy loved to swim in the big blue sea with his friends. One day, Sammy saw a shiny object at the bottom of the sea. He wanted to get it, but he didn't know how to dive. + +Sammy's friend, Sally, saw him struggling and asked, "What are you doing, Sammy?" + +"I want to get that shiny thing, but I don't know how to dive," Sammy replied. + +Sally gave Sammy a lecture on how to dive and said, "Always be careful and don't dive too deep, or you might end up dead." + +Sammy listened carefully and finally learned how to dive. He got the shiny object and showed it to his friends. They were all so proud of him for learning something new. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your friends and learn new things, but always be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk to the park with his mom. They always stopped at the coffee shop on the way to get a yummy drink. + +One day, while they were walking, Timmy saw a big dog. He wanted to pet the dog, but his mom said no because the dog looked mean. Timmy was sad but he listened to his mom. + +When they got to the coffee shop, Timmy saw a man spill his coffee all over his shirt. The man looked embarrassed. Timmy's mom helped the man clean up the coffee and gave him a napkin to wipe his shirt. + +Later, when they were walking home, they saw the same dog again. This time, the dog was barking loudly and trying to chase after them. Timmy's mom quickly picked him up and they ran away. Timmy was scared but he felt safe with his mom. +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 cut some peppers for dinner. Lily was very excited to help. She took the pepper and cut it into little pieces. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He saw the pepper and wanted to try some. "Can I have some pepper, please?" he asked. Lily looked at him and said, "Sure, but you have to be honest and tell me if you like it or not." Her brother nodded and took a piece of pepper. + +After he ate it, he zipped his mouth shut and made a funny face. "I don't like it," he said. Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, everyone has different tastes. Let's try something else!" And they both went to the fridge to find something else for her brother to try. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a butterfly appear out of nowhere. It had bright colors and looked very pretty. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! A butterfly appeared!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very beautiful." + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Tommy came to the park. He was very strong and had a lot of power. He said, "Hey Lily, do you want to play catch with me?" Lily replied, "Sure, I'm fit enough to play with you." + +They played for a while and then sat down to rest. Lily said to Tommy, "Did you see the butterfly that appeared earlier? It was so pretty." Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, I saw it. It had the power to make me happy just by looking at it." + +Lily smiled and said, "I know, it made me happy too." And they continued to enjoy their day in the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she found a smooth rock and picked it up. Suddenly, the rock vanished from her hand! + +Lily was confused and scared. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, the rock I found vanished from my hand!" Her mom replied, "Oh no, Lily! That's strange. Maybe it was magic." + +Lily's mom took her to the wise old man who lived in the forest. The old man said, "Lily, be careful in the forest. There is poison ivy that can make you very sick. And be careful of magic rocks that can vanish. Always ask for help if you need it." + +Lily learned to be careful in the forest and never touched strange rocks again. She was happy to play with her friends and always remembered the wise old man's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big race at the park. All the animals were there, and they were all very excited. The race was very competitive, and everyone wanted to win. + +A little rabbit named Benny was nervous, but he wanted to try his best. He had been practicing for weeks. As he lined up at the starting line, he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hey, Benny! I see you're here to pick up your trophy for winning the race!" It was his friend, the squirrel. + +Benny smiled, feeling confident. He knew he could win if he just tried his best. And sure enough, when the race began, Benny ran faster than he ever had before. In the end, he crossed the finish line first and won the race. All the animals cheered and congratulated him. + +Benny was so happy he could hardly believe it. He picked up his trophy and held it high in the air. "I won!" he shouted. "I won the race!" + +From then on, Benny knew that if he worked hard and tried his best, he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bunny named Benny. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some yummy veggies to eat. He saw a big red radish and decided to try it. + +But the radish was too hard for Benny to eat. So, he started to rub it with his paws. Suddenly, the radish became soft and easy to munch on. Benny was so happy that he ate the whole radish in one bite. + +From that day on, Benny always rubbed the radishes before eating them. And he became the jolliest bunny in the garden because he always had delicious and tender veggies to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a hose lying on the ground. She wanted to touch it, so she did. + +But then, she noticed that the hose was leaking water. She didn't know what to do, so she ran to her mommy. Her mommy came and turned off the water. + +Her mommy told her that it's not good to touch things that we don't know about, because it might be dangerous. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always ask for help when she's not sure. + +From that day on, Lily always asked for help when she needed it. She knew that it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a fancy garden and a big gate. One day, Lily went outside to play and accidentally left the gate open. Her mommy told her to always close the gate, but she forgot. + +A little bird flew into the garden and got scared because the gate was open. The bird couldn't find its way out and started to weep. Lily saw the bird and felt sad too. She knew she had to help the bird, but she didn't know how. + +Then, Lily remembered what her mommy said about the gate. She closed the gate and the bird flew away happily. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and to always help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her aunt very much because she was always very kind to her. One day, Lily's aunt invited her to a party. The party was for her rich friends. + +Lily was very excited to go to the party, but she didn't have a gift for her aunt. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran to her room and found a pretty ribbon. She decided to wrap it around her aunt's favorite book. + +At the party, Lily gave her aunt the gift. Her aunt was very happy and hugged her tightly. Lily felt very proud of herself for being able to make her aunt smile. + +The moral of the story is that it's not about how expensive a gift is, but how much thought and love is put into it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was playing with her puzzle but she couldn't figure it out. She asked her mommy to help her. + +Mommy sat down with Lily and told her how to solve the puzzle. They worked on it together and finally finished it. Lily was so happy and told Teddy all about it. + +From then on, whenever Lily had trouble with her puzzle, she would tell her mommy and they would solve it together. And Teddy would always be there to listen to their stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park near her house. One +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat dessert after dinner. One day, her mom made her favorite chocolate cake for dessert. But when Lily took a bite, she made a face and said, "This cake is spoiled!" + +Her mom was surprised and asked, "How do you know it's spoiled?" + +Lily replied, "I remember the last time we had this cake, it tasted better. I think we need to record the recipe so we don't forget how to make it right." + +Her mom agreed and they recorded the recipe together. From then on, they made the perfect chocolate cake every time. And Lily always enjoyed her dessert without any spoiled surprises. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars in the garage. The garage was big and had lots of space for Timmy to play. + +One day, Timmy accidentally broke his sister's favorite toy. His sister was very sad and angry. Timmy felt bad and wanted to say sorry. He went to his sister and said, "I'm sorry I broke your toy. Can you forgive me?" + +His sister thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I forgive you." Timmy felt warm inside and gave his sister a big hug. From that day on, Timmy was more careful with his sister's toys and they played together happily in the warm garage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big heart and was always very kind. One day, Lily was playing with her friend Timmy when he accidentally cut his thumb. It was bleeding a lot and Timmy was crying. + +Lily quickly ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, Timmy hurt his thumb! We have to save him!" Her mom gave her a band-aid and Lily put it on Timmy's thumb. Timmy stopped crying and said, "Lily, you are so generous. Thank you for helping me." + +The next day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a little bird stuck in a tree. She wanted to help the bird, so she climbed up the tree. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. She hurt her head and couldn't move. She cried out, "Help me, someone please save me!" + +Unfortunately, no one was around to hear her. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and helpful, but also to be careful and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy asked him to join in a game of tag. Timmy was happy to join in and they started to run around. + +After a while, Timmy's legs started to hurt. He told Billy that his muscles were sore. Billy said, "That's unusual. Maybe we should take a break." Timmy agreed and they sat down on the grass. + +While they were resting, Timmy asked Billy, "Do you like playing tag?" Billy replied, "Yes, I love it. It's my favorite game to play with my friends." Timmy smiled and said, "Me too. I'm glad we can play together." + +After their break, they got up and continued playing tag. They ran and laughed until it was time for Timmy to go home. As he walked away, Timmy thought to himself, "I had so much fun playing with Billy. I can't wait to join in another game with him soon." +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. They wanted to make a cake, so they got a mixer. The mommy said to the little girl, "Can you pass me the eggs?" The little girl passed the eggs to the mommy. + +Then, the mommy said, "Can you pass me the flour?" The little girl passed the flour to the mommy. But then, the mommy said, "Can you pass me the sugar?" The little girl got foolish and passed the salt instead of the sugar. + +The mommy put the salt in the cake by mistake. When they ate the cake, it tasted very bad. The little girl said, "I'm sorry mommy, I passed the wrong thing." The mommy said, "It's okay, we can try again next time." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a picnic and had yummy sandwiches. But then, Lily's toy car broke. She was sad and wanted to play with it again. Her daddy tried to repair it, but it was too broken. Lily cried and cried. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew away the toy car. Lily's mommy and daddy tried to catch it, but it was too fast. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. Lily was even more sad now. She didn't have her toy car and she didn't want to walk anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the valley near her house. One day, she saw a big fire burning in the distance. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's that fire?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a big forest fire. The fire is restless and it's burning everything in its path." + +Lily felt scared and sad for the animals and trees in the forest. She wanted to help but didn't know how. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy water bottles and snacks for the firefighters. When they got back, they saw the firefighters putting out the fire with water. + +Lily felt happy that the fire was out and the animals and trees were safe. She learned that even though she was small, she could still help in a big way. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toy cars when he felt dizzy. He didn't know what was happening to him. + +"Mommy, I feel dizzy," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. Just sit down and rest," his mommy replied. + +But Timmy didn't feel better. He felt worse and worse. Suddenly, he fell down and hit his head. + +His mommy called for help, but it was too late. Timmy had a bad accident and didn't wake up. His mommy was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she could have done something to help Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat meat, especially chicken. One day, Timmy's mom made him a plate of vegetables and Timmy did not like it. He said, "Mommy, I disagree. I want meat!" + +His mom said, "Timmy, eating too much meat is not good for you. Vegetables are healthy and good for your body." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Mommy, you are right. You are always so thoughtful about what I eat. I will try the vegetables." + +Timmy took a bite of the vegetables and to his surprise, it tasted really good. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's good to listen to others and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite cup every day. One morning, she woke up and found out that her cup was missing. She asked her mom, "Where is my cup?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, let's search for it together." + +They searched everywhere in the house, but they couldn't find the cup. Lily started to feel sad because she couldn't drink her juice. Her mom suggested, "Let's make lemonade instead. It might be sour, but it will still be tasty." + +They made lemonade together and it was indeed sour, but Lily loved it. She realized that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to make the best of what you have. From that day on, Lily learned to be grateful for what she had and not to be too upset when things didn't go her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pizza with lots of pepper on it. One day, her mom took her to the grocery store to buy some pepper. Lily saw a big, red apple and a small, green apple. She had to choose which one to buy. She chose the big, red apple. + +On the way back home, they saw a big, scary dog. Lily was fearful of the dog, but her mom said it was okay. They went home and made pizza with the pepper. It was delicious! They ate all of it and Lily was very happy. + +Later that night, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She was scared and didn't want to go outside. Her mom went to check and found that the big, scary dog had gotten into their yard. The dog had eaten all of the pepper and the pizza. Lily was sad because she loved the pizza with pepper. From then on, she was always fearful of big, scary dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She put on her favorite boots and ran around in the grass. Her boots were very special to her because they were pink and sparkly. + +One day, Lily met a new friend named Max. Max was a lively puppy who loved to run and play just like Lily did. They had so much fun together and Lily trusted Max to always be there for her. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when Lily fell down and hurt her knee. Max knew just what to do. He went to get help and brought Lily's mom to take care of her. From that day on, Lily knew she could always trust Max to be her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Mittens. Mittens was a very lonely kitty because she didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Mittens decided to bake some tuna cookies. She went to the store to buy some tuna and then she mixed it with some flour, sugar, and eggs. She put the cookies in the oven to bake. The smell of the tuna cookies was so good that some of the other kitties in the neighborhood came to Mittens' house to see what was happening. Mittens was so happy to have some new friends to share her tuna cookies with. From that day on, Mittens was never lonely again because she had her new kitty friends to play with and bake with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he built a snowman. He gave the snowman a carrot nose and some stones for eyes. Timmy was very proud of his snowman. + +But then, the sun came out and it got warm. Timmy watched as his snowman started to melt. He was very sad. "My snowman is melting!" he cried. + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. That's what happens when the sun comes out. But don't be sad, we can plant some bulbs in the garden. They are ready to grow and bloom soon. We can watch them together." + +Timmy smiled and felt better. He learned that even though things may change, there are always new things to look forward to. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She liked ice-cream a lot, but she was too shy to ask for it. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she saw her friend Max, who was eating a yummy ice-cream. + +Lily: "Hi Max, can I have some ice-cream, please?" + +Max: "Sure Lily, but you have to play with me first. Let's race to the end of the park, and the winner gets the last bite of ice-cream." + +Lily: "Okay, let's race!" + +They started running, and Lily tried her best. She was very fast, and she won the race! Max gave her the last bite of the ice-cream, and Lily was very happy. From that day on, Lily was not so shy anymore, and she asked for ice-cream whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a big farm with lots of animals. One day, Jack went to the market to buy some food for his animals. He had to walk a long way to reach the market. + +On his way back, it started to get dark and he was scared. He wanted to reach home safe and sound. Suddenly, he heard a noise and saw a big shadow. He thought it was a monster! But it was just his cow who had followed him. + +Finally, he reached home and was happy to see his family. They had dinner together and he told them about his adventure. From that day on, he always made sure to reach home before it got dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat healthy food. He especially loved eating avocados because they were so yummy and healthy for him. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted for lunch. Timmy said, "I want an avocado sandwich, please!" His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy. Avocados are very healthy for you." + +After his mom made the sandwich, Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is so good! Avocados are my favorite!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy. Eating healthy food is important for growing big and strong." + +Timmy finished his sandwich and said, "Thanks, Mom! That was the best lunch ever!" His mom replied, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm happy to make you healthy food that you enjoy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a big swing. She wanted to swing on it, so she ran over and sat down. + +As she swung back and forth, Lily noticed that the fog was coming in. It was getting harder to see. Suddenly, Lily heard a noise. It was her naughty little brother, Max! He had followed her to the park. + +Max wanted to swing too, but Lily told him no. She didn't want him to ruin her fun. But then, Lily had an idea. She let Max swing with her and they both laughed and had a great time together. Even in the fog, they could see each other's smiles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some wheat. Lily was excited to go to the store because she loved going outside. She ran as fast as she could to the store. + +At the store, Lily met her friend Tom. Tom was also buying wheat. They started talking and Lily told Tom that she wanted to improve her running skills. Tom said, "I can help you. We can run together every day and you will get faster and faster." + +Lily was happy and they both went home with their wheat. When Lily got home, her mom was happy to see her and the wheat. Lily told her mom about her plan to improve her running skills with Tom. Her mom was proud of her and said, "You are such a smart girl. I know you will get faster soon." From that day on, Lily and Tom ran every day and Lily got faster and faster. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a computer that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally dropped her computer and it broke! Lily was very sad because she loved her computer so much. + +Her mom told her not to worry and that they could fix it. They took the computer to a nice man who fixed it gently. Lily was happy that her computer was fixed and she promised to stay careful with it from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the lake with her friends. They would skip rocks and chase each other around. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a picnic by the lake. Lily was so excited! She helped pack sandwiches and cookies. + +When they got to the lake, Lily's mom was careful to find a good spot to sit. They spread out a blanket and started to eat. After lunch, Lily wanted to weigh herself on the big scale near the water. + +Lily's mom warned her to be careful near the edge of the lake. But Lily was so excited to see how much she weighed that she didn't listen. She ran towards the scale, but tripped and fell into the lake! + +Luckily, Lily's mom was nearby and quickly pulled her out of the water. From then on, Lily was more careful around the lake and always listened to her mom's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily hid in a closet and fell asleep. When she woke up, she was scared because she couldn't find her friends. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she was lost and couldn't find her friends. Her mom checked the calendar and saw that it was time for Lily's friends to go home. + +Lily's mom called her friends' moms and they all came to pick up their children. Lily's friends forgave her for hiding and falling asleep, and they all hugged each other. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to forgive and be kind to your friends, even if they make mistakes or do something that makes you upset. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Bun. Bun loved eating celery. One day, while Bun was munching on some celery, a bird came and asked, "Can I have some celery too?" Bun replied, "Yes, you can have some." The bird was happy and ate some celery with Bun. From that day on, Bun and the bird were friends and shared their celery together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the field. One day, she found a very dirty daisy. She wanted to clean it, so she took it home. + +When she got home, her mom asked her, "What do you have there, Lily?" Lily replied, "I found a dirty daisy. I want to clean it." Her mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily." + +Lily cleaned the daisy and put it in a vase. The daisy looked so pretty and clean. Her mom said, "Lily, you did a great job. You showed that even small things can be important and beautiful when they are clean." From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her things clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide with a big smile. + +Later, when she went inside her house, she saw her mom closing the door. Lily ran up to the door and pushed it open. She was happy to be back inside where it was warm and cozy. + +That night, Lily was brave again when she heard a scary noise outside her window. She peeked through the curtains and saw a little bird trying to get in. She opened the window and let the bird come in to keep her company. They both fell asleep and had happy dreams. The end. +Once upon a time, there were three friends: a circle, a square, and a triangle. They loved to play together every day. One day, the circle and the square were playing with a toy and didn't want to share it with the triangle. The triangle felt sad and left to play alone. + +Later that day, the triangle found a yummy apple that was big enough to share with the circle and the square. They all took a bite and felt healthy and happy. The circle and the square realized that sharing is important and apologized to the triangle. They all played together again and had fun building a tower with triangles. + +From that day on, the three friends always shared their toys and treats with each other. They learned that sharing makes everyone happy and that even a small triangle can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who lived in a faraway land. She wore a pretty dress and had wings that sparkled in the sun. One day, she went to wash her dress in a nearby river. As she was washing, she saw a little girl watching her from a distant tree. The fairy smiled and waved at the girl, who giggled and waved back. From that day on, the fairy and the girl became friends and would often play together by the river. They would wash their clothes and have picnics under the shade of the distant tree. The fairy was happy to have found a new friend in the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to go to the beach with his family. One day, Timmy and his dad went to surf in the ocean. Timmy was scared at first, but his dad helped him catch some waves. + +After they finished surfing, Timmy and his dad walked along the beach. Timmy saw a seashell and said, "Daddy, can I take this home?" His dad replied, "Sure, it's just an ordinary seashell." + +As they were walking, they saw a little girl crying. Timmy's dad asked her what was wrong. She said she lost her toy. Timmy said, "I have an idea! Let's help her find it." They all looked around and finally found the toy. The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you so much!" Timmy felt proud that he could help someone. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very pretty, but she was sad. She sighed a lot because she missed her favorite black cat. The queen searched everywhere for her cat, but she couldn't find her. + +One day, the queen went for a walk in the forest. She saw a little girl who was crying. The queen asked the girl what was wrong. The girl said she lost her dolly. The queen felt sad for the girl, so she helped her search for the dolly. + +After a while, they found the dolly. The little girl was very happy and hugged the queen. The queen felt happy too. She stopped sighing and smiled. The queen realized that helping others made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her build a new drawer for their wide dresser. + +"Timmy, can you help me build a new drawer for our dresser?" asked Timmy's mom. + +"Yes, I can!" replied Timmy excitedly. + +Together, Timmy and his mom worked hard to build the new drawer. They used a hammer and nails to put it together. When they were finished, Timmy's mom said, "Great job, Timmy! Now we can put all of our clothes in this wide drawer." + +Timmy was so proud of himself for helping his mom build the new drawer. He couldn't wait to show his dad when he got home from work. And from that day on, Timmy loved to help build things with his blocks even more. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Sparky. Sparky lived in a stable with his friends, the cows and the chickens. One day, the farmer came to provide them with some hay to eat. Sparky was glad to see the farmer because he loved to eat hay. + +While Sparky was eating, he overheard the farmer talking to his wife. They were saying that they could no longer afford to keep all the animals in the stable. Sparky was sad to hear this news. He asked the farmer, "Will you take me away from my friends?" The farmer replied, "I'm sorry, Sparky. I have to sell you to another farm." + +Sparky was heartbroken. He didn't want to leave his home and his friends. The next day, the farmer took Sparky away and sold him to another farm. Sparky never saw his friends again and he missed them dearly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with bright colors. One day, she painted a beautiful rainbow with her fingers. + +Her little brother, Jack, accidentally knocked over the paint and got it all over his clothes. "Oops, sorry Jack," said Lily. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was an ambulance with flashing lights and a loud siren. "Let's go see what's happening," said Lily. + +When they got outside, they saw that their neighbor had fallen and hurt herself. The ambulance came to take her to the hospital. Lily and Jack waved goodbye and said, "Feel better soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, no matter what the weather was like. One day, her mom told her it was too cold to play outside, but Lily was stubborn and didn't want to listen. + +Lily's mom went inside to make some hot chocolate, and when she came back out, Lily had forgotten what her mom said and was still playing outside. Her mom reminded her again, but Lily just wanted to keep playing. + +Suddenly, the weather changed and it started to rain. Lily realized she should have listened to her mom and went inside. She told her mom, "I forgot it might rain, sorry." Her mom gave her a warm hug and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's have some hot chocolate together." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big, noisy vehicle driving down the street. He asked his mom, "What is that, Mommy?" + +"That's a garbage truck, Timmy," his mom replied. + +Timmy was amazed by the truck and wanted to see it up close. He asked his mom if they could follow the truck. "Can we follow the garbage truck, Mommy? I want to see where it goes," he said. + +His mom agreed, and they followed the truck as it led them to the dump. Timmy was excited to see all the garbage being dumped out of the vehicle. "Look, Mommy! The garbage truck is leading us to the dump!" he shouted. + +After watching the truck dump its load, Timmy and his mom went home. Timmy couldn't stop talking about the noisy vehicle he had seen. He told his dad all about it when he got home. "Daddy, I saw a big, noisy vehicle today! It was a garbage truck and it led us to the dump!" he exclaimed. + +From that day on, Timmy loved watching all kinds of vehicles and would often ask his parents to follow them to see where they led. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the cleaning. "Lily, can you please help me polish the table?" asked her mom. "Sure, mommy!" replied Lily, feeling proud to be able to help. + +As they were cleaning, Lily saw a sheet on the floor. "Mommy, what's that?" she asked. "That's a sheet, sweetie. We use it to cover the bed," explained her mom. Lily picked up the sheet and tried to fold it, but it was too big for her. "Let me help you with that," said her mom. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's dad came home from work. "Wow, the house looks great!" he said. "Lily, did you help mommy?" "Yes, daddy. I helped polish the table and fold the sheet," answered Lily, feeling proud of herself. Her parents smiled and hugged her, feeling proud of their little helper. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to school. Her teacher gave a lecture about animals. Lily loved animals, so she listened carefully. After the lecture, Lily's teacher asked the class to draw their favorite animal. Lily drew a cute puppy. + +When Lily got home, she showed her drawing to her mom. Her mom said, "That's a great drawing, but we can't get a puppy right now. Our house is too small and it wouldn't fit." Lily was sad, but she understood. + +The next day, Lily saw a man who was deaf. He was trying to cross the street, but he couldn't hear the cars. Lily's dad helped the man cross the street safely. Lily learned that some people can't hear, and we need to help them fit in with everyone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, even when it rained. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside because it was wet outside. + +Timmy went inside and saw that his mom had bought him a new shirt. He was so excited to wear it, but it was in a big bag. Timmy asked his mom if he could unpack the bag, and she said yes. + +Timmy opened the bag and saw his new shirt. He put it on and showed his mom. "Look, mom! My new shirt is so cool!" Timmy said. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it looks great on you." + +Timmy was so happy with his new shirt, he decided to go outside and play in the rain again. But this time, he made sure to wear his new shirt and stay dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend to be a princess. One day, she found a shiny crown in her toy box. She put it on her head and imagined herself ruling a kingdom. + +Lily was so excited to be a princess! She twirled around in her dress and pretended to wave to all her loyal subjects. She imagined a big castle and a beautiful garden full of flowers. + +As she played, Lily realized that being a princess was not just about wearing a pretty crown. She had to be kind and fair to everyone in her kingdom. And that made her even more excited to imagine all the wonderful things she could do as a princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play tea party with her toys. She would serve them tea and cookies on a tray and they would have a great time together. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them away, but Lily was persistent in wanting to play tea party. + +So, Lily's mom decided to leave her alone and went to do some work. Lily continued to play with her toys and serve them tea. Suddenly, she accidentally knocked over the tray and all the tea and cookies fell on the floor. Lily tried to clean it up, but she couldn't. + +When Lily's mom came back, she saw the mess and got very angry. She scolded Lily and made her clean up the mess. Lily felt sad and didn't want to play tea party anymore. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and not be persistent in her wants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat grapes. One day, Lily's friend Ben came to play with her. + +"Hi Lily, can we play together?" asked Ben. + +"Sure!" replied Lily, "Let's share my toys and eat some grapes." + +Ben thought that was a brilliant idea. They played with Lily's toys and took turns eating grapes. + +"This is so much fun," said Ben. + +"I know, sharing is always fun," replied Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and Ben shared their toys and grapes every time they played together. They both knew that sharing was the best way to have fun with friends. +Once upon a time, Billy went to the zoo with his mom. They saw lots of animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But Billy's favorite animal was the alligator. He liked how it had big teeth and a long tail. + +As they walked around, they saw a silly man wearing a funny hat. He was selling toys, and Billy wanted one. "Can I have a toy, Mom?" Billy asked. "Not right now," she said. "We can get one later." + +But later, when they went back to the toy stand, the silly man was gone. Billy was sad. Then, he saw the alligator's mouth start to zip open and shut. "Look, Mom! The alligator has a toy!" Billy said. But his mom knew better. "That's not a toy, Billy. That's the silly man's hat. The alligator must have eaten him!" +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to play fetch with his owner, a little boy named Timmy. One day, while they were playing, Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it broke a window. Timmy was shocked and scared that his parents would be mad. + +Max knew what to do. He ran to the house and barked until Timmy's dad came outside. Max led Timmy's dad to the broken window and wagged his tail. Timmy's dad wasn't mad because Max was so friendly and helpful. They cleaned up the broken glass together and Timmy's dad even gave Max a treat for being such a good dog. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to throw the ball away from the windows. Max continued to be a friendly and helpful dog, always ready to break any bad feelings with his wagging tail and wet nose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. But her mommy said she needed to do some exercise every day to be healthy. So, Lily would jump and dance and do silly moves. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in her backyard. She didn't know what it was, but she was curious. She opened it and found lots of pretty colors and shapes. Her mommy told her it was a design kit to make something special. + +Lily was so excited and started to create something beautiful. But she got tired and stopped doing her exercise. She didn't know that being ignorant about her health would have consequences. + +Sadly, Lily got sick and couldn't play outside anymore. She learned that exercise is important, and being ignorant can lead to bad things. Even though she made something pretty with the design kit, she wished she had listened to her mommy and kept doing her exercise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy candy. One day, she rushed to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I have some candy please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. But first, can you spell the word candy for me?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "C-A-N-D-Y, candy!" + +Her mom was so proud of her and gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +Afterwards, she rushed back to her mom and said, "Thank you for the candy, mommy. It was so yummy!" Her mom just smiled and hugged her tight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick daisies. One day, she found a big field full of them. She was so happy and started picking them one by one. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. + +"Who's making all that noise?" Lily asked. + +"It's me, the farmer," replied a man. "I'm using my tractor to plow the field." + +Lily was scared at first, but then she realized that the farmer wasn't going to harm her. She continued to pick daisies while the farmer worked. After a while, the noise stopped and the field was quiet again. Lily went home with a big bouquet of daisies and a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls in her room. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the groceries. They went to the store in a big van. Lily sat in the back and looked out the window. She saw a sharp rock on the road and pointed it out to her mommy. "Be careful, mommy! Sharp rock!" she said. They arrived home safely and Lily helped put the groceries away. "Thank you for helping, Lily. You're such a pretty and helpful girl," said her mommy. Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a red car. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a new rug for his room. Timmy was so happy and he wanted to play with his red car on the new rug. + +But Timmy was impatient and he didn't want to wait until his mommy finished putting the rug down. So, he tried to give his mommy a hand, but he was too little to help. Finally, the rug was down and Timmy got to play with his red car on the new rug. He was so happy and he gave his mommy a big hug to say thank you. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck. He loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, he saw a piece of bread floating in the water. He wanted to eat it, but he was afraid to dive too deep. + +His friend, the frog, saw him and asked, "Why don't you just rise up and grab it?" + +The duck thought it was a great idea, so he tried it. He flapped his wings and rose up to the surface. He grabbed the bread and ate it happily. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we just need a little help from our friends to achieve something we want. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the toy car and asked if he could touch it. Timmy said yes and let Billy touch the car. + +Suddenly, the car started to roll away! Timmy and Billy chased after it, but they couldn't catch it. Just then, Timmy's dog, Max, came running over. Max was a dependable dog and always helped Timmy when he needed it. Max saw the toy car and knew just what to do. + +Max ran up to the car and pushed it back to Timmy and Billy. Timmy was so happy that Max was there to help. "Thank you, Max!" Timmy said. "You are the best dog ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach and watch the dolphins swim in the ocean. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and saw a mighty dolphin jumping out of the water. + +"Wow, look at the dolphin! It's so big and strong!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it is a mighty creature," said her mom. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and Lily began to shiver. "Mommy, I'm cold," she said. + +"It's okay, let's go home and get you warm," said her mom. + +As they walked away from the beach, Lily turned around and waved goodbye to the mighty dolphin. "Goodbye, dolphin! See you next time!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with his birdie friends. One day, Tweety found a message on the ground. The message said, "Please help me. I am lost." + +Tweety didn't know what to do, so he asked his friends. But his friends were ignorant and didn't want to help. Tweety knew he had to do something. He decided to surrender his fear and help the lost creature. + +Tweety followed the message and found a little bunny who was lost. Tweety helped the bunny find his way back home. The bunny was very grateful and thanked Tweety for his help. Tweety felt happy that he could help someone in need. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it means surrendering your own fears or if others are ignorant. You never know how much your help can mean to someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it rained so much that the water started to rise higher and higher. Soon, there was a big flood! + +Lily's house was in danger of being flooded, but her patient parents quickly packed up their things and left. They went to a safe place until the flood went down. + +As they waited, Lily wondered why the flood happened. Her parents explained that sometimes too much rain can cause floods. They also told her that it's important to be patient and wait for the storm to pass. + +Lily learned that sometimes things happen that we can't control, but we can be patient and wait for them to get better. She also learned to be careful when playing outside in the rain. From that day on, she always made sure to stay safe during storms. +Once upon a time, there was a little rhinoceros. He loved to play with his friends in the jungle. One day, he fell and hurt his leg. He cried and cried because it hurt so much. + +His friend, the monkey, saw him crying and asked, "What happened, little rhinoceros?" + +"I fell and hurt my leg. It hurts so much," replied the little rhinoceros. + +"Don't worry, I know how to heal it. Let me get some leaves and mud," said the monkey. + +The monkey put the leaves and mud on the little rhinoceros's leg. After a while, the little rhinoceros felt much better. "Thank you, monkey. You healed my leg," said the little rhinoceros. + +From that day on, the little rhinoceros was very careful when he played in the jungle. And whenever someone got hurt, he would say, "Don't worry, I know how to heal it." +Once upon a time, there was a happy panda named Pandy. Pandy lived in a big forest with lots of trees and flowers. Pandy loved to eat bamboo and play with his friends. + +One day, Pandy felt very thirsty. He looked around and saw a big river. Pandy went to the river and filled his tummy with water. He felt much better and cheerful again. + +After drinking, Pandy saw his friends playing with a ball. Pandy joined them and they had lots of fun. Pandy was so happy that he started to dance. His friends laughed and danced with him. They all had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up and down the ladder in her backyard. One day, she saw a butterfly stuck in a spider web. She wanted to help the butterfly, but she was afraid to climb up the ladder. + +Her mom told her, "Lily, you can do amazing things if you try. Just twist your fear into courage and climb up the ladder to rescue the butterfly." + +Lily took a deep breath and climbed up the ladder. She carefully untangled the butterfly and set it free. From that day on, Lily learned that even though things might seem scary, she could do amazing things if she tried and twisted her fear into courage. +Ben liked to sign. He learned how to use his hands to say words from his mom and dad, who were deaf. He could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and many other words. He also liked to watch other people sign on TV or in books. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree with many roots. He wanted to touch them and see how they felt. He ran to the tree and bent down. He saw a small hole under one of the roots. He was curious and put his hand inside. + +"Ouch!" he signed. He felt something bite his finger. He pulled his hand out and saw a little animal. It had brown fur, a long tail, and sharp teeth. It was a squirrel. The squirrel was angry and scared. It had made a nest in the hole and did not like Ben's hand. + +"Sorry, sorry!" Ben signed. He hoped the squirrel would understand. He showed his mom his finger. It was bleeding a little. His mom took him to a bench and cleaned his wound. She gave him a hug and a band-aid. + +"You are very gifted, Ben," she signed. "You can sign with people and animals. But you have to be careful. Some animals do not like to be disturbed. They may bite or scratch. Next time, ask me before you touch something new." + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry for the squirrel and for his finger. He learned a new word: nest. He also learned a new lesson: respect. He still liked to sign, but he also liked to watch and listen. He wanted to learn more about the world and its creatures. +Lily was a tall girl who liked to drink milk. She drank milk every morning and every night. She had a big bottle of milk in the fridge. One day, she went to the fridge to get some milk, but the bottle was empty. She was very sad and angry. + +"Who drank all my milk?" she asked. + +Her brother Tom came into the kitchen. He was a short boy who did not like milk. He liked to drink juice. He had a big glass of juice in his hand. + +"I drank your milk," he said. "It was yummy." + +Lily was very mad. She wanted to hit Tom. She shouted at him. + +"That was my milk! You are a bad brother! Give me some juice!" + +Tom was scared. He did not want to share his juice. He ran away from Lily. He hid behind the sofa. + +Lily chased him. She tried to find him. She looked under the table, behind the curtain, in the closet. She could not find him. + +She heard a noise. It was coming from the sofa. She went to the sofa. She saw Tom's feet sticking out. She pulled him out. She grabbed his juice. + +"Ha! I found you! Now I have your juice!" she said. + +Tom cried. He wanted his juice back. He reached for it. Lily held it high. She was taller than him. He could not get it. + +"Please, Lily, give me my juice. I'm sorry I drank your milk. I won't do it again," he said. + +Lily looked at him. She saw his tears. She felt sorry for him. She remembered that he was her brother. She loved him. + +She gave him his juice. She hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. I love you. But next time, ask me before you drink my milk." + +Tom smiled. He hugged her back. He said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for giving me my juice. Next time, I will ask you." + +They drank their juice together. They were happy. They learned to share. They were good siblings. +Sam liked planes very much. He had many toy planes in his room. He played with them every day. He made them fly in the air and land on the floor. He liked to make plane noises with his mouth. + +One day, his mom said, "Sam, we need to sell some of your toys. We have too many and we need money for other things. You can choose which ones you want to keep and which ones you want to sell." + +Sam did not like this. He did not want to sell any of his toys. He loved them all. He said, "No, mom, I want to keep all my planes. They are my friends. They make me happy." + +His mom said, "I know, Sam, but you have to share with others. Some kids don't have any toys. They would be happy to have your planes. And you can keep some of your planes. You don't need all of them. How about you keep three planes and sell the rest?" + +Sam thought for a while. He looked at his planes. He picked up his favorite one. It was red and blue and had a big wing. He said, "I want to keep this one. It is the best plane. It can fly very fast and very high." + +He picked up another one. It was yellow and green and had a small wing. He said, "I want to keep this one too. It is the second best plane. It can fly very low and very quiet." + +He picked up a third one. It was white and black and had a normal wing. He said, "I want to keep this one as well. It is the normal plane. It can fly like a real plane." + +He put the other planes in a box. He gave the box to his mom. He said, "You can sell these planes, mom. But not these three. These are my planes. I love them." + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good boy. You are very generous. I'm sure the other kids will love your planes too. And you can still play with your three planes. They are very nice planes." + +Sam smiled and hugged her back. He said, "You're welcome, mom. I love you. And I love my planes." He took his three planes and went to his room. He played with them until it was time for bed. He slept with them in his arms. He dreamed of flying with them in the sky. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls. But they did not like to share. They always fought over the same toys. + +One day, Mom said they had to go to a big event. It was a birthday party for their cousin. They had to wear nice clothes and behave well. Tom and Sam did not want to go. They wanted to stay home and play. + +"Stupid event," Tom said. "I don't like parties. They are boring and loud." + +"Me too," Sam said. "I don't like cake. It is too sweet and sticky." + +They both sighed. They did not listen to Mom. They did not get ready. They hid under the bed. + +Mom looked for them. She was angry and sad. She found them under the bed. She pulled them out. + +"Tom and Sam, you are very naughty," she said. "You made us late for the event. You hurt your cousin's feelings. You missed the fun and the gifts. You should be sorry." + +Tom and Sam felt bad. They saw Mom's face. They saw the clock. They realized they were wrong. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom said. "We were selfish and rude. We should have listened to you." + +"Sorry, Mom," Sam said. "We were stupid and lazy. We should have been nice and ready." + +Mom hugged them. She was glad they said sorry. She said they could still go to the event. But they had to hurry and apologize to their cousin. + +Tom and Sam nodded. They put on their nice clothes. They got in the car. They went to the event. + +They saw their cousin. He was happy and surprised. He gave them a big smile. He invited them to join the party. + +Tom and Sam felt happy too. They gave him a hug. They said sorry. They played with him and the other kids. They ate cake and opened gifts. They had fun. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to share and care. They learned to listen and obey. They learned to be grateful and polite. They learned that events are not stupid. They are special and fun. +Lily liked to read books with her mom. She had many books with pictures and words. She liked to turn the pages and see what happened next. But sometimes she was lazy and did not want to read. She just wanted to play with her toys or watch TV. + +One day, mom brought a new book for Lily. It was a big book with a red cover and a funny face on it. Mom said, "This is a special book, Lily. It can talk to you and make sounds. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily was curious. She nodded and sat on the couch with mom. Mom opened the book and said, "Hello, book. Can you say hello to Lily?" + +The book said, "Hello, Lily. I am a talking book. I can tell you stories and jokes. But you have to push the pages to hear me. Can you push the first page, please?" + +Lily reached for the page and pushed it. The book made a loud beep and said, "Thank you, Lily. Now you can hear the first story. It is about a cat and a mouse. Listen carefully and have fun." + +Lily smiled and listened to the book. She liked the story and the sounds. She pushed the next page and the next. She forgot about her toys and TV. She wanted to hear more stories and jokes. She was not lazy anymore. She was happy and smart. Mom was proud of her. She hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. You are a good reader. And you have a new friend. The talking book." +Lila 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 go on the slide!" Lila says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. But they see a sign. The sign has a picture of a slide and a number. The number is ten. + +"What does the sign say?" Lila asks. + +Ben can read a little. He looks at the sign. + +"It says the slide is for kids who are ten or older. We are not ten. We are three," Ben says. + +He warns Lila. "We should not go on the slide. It is too big for us. We might get hurt." + +Lila is sad. She wants to go on the slide. She thinks it looks fun. + +"But I want to go on the slide!" Lila says. + +She does not listen to Ben. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She pushes herself down. + +But the slide is too fast for Lila. She cannot stop. She feels scared. She screams. + +Ben hears Lila scream. He runs to the bottom of the slide. He tries to catch Lila. + +But Lila is too heavy for Ben. He cannot hold her. They both fall to the ground. They both cry. + +A kind lady sees them. She runs to them. She helps them up. She checks if they are OK. + +"Are you OK, kids?" the lady asks. + +Lila and Ben nod. They are OK. But they have some bumps and bruises. + +The lady gives them a hug. She gives them a band-aid. She gives them a juice. + +She tells them, "You should not go on the slide. It is not for little kids. You should listen to your friend. He was trying to keep you safe." + +Lila and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They say thank you to the lady. + +They learn their lesson. They do not go on the slide again. They play on the swings instead. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They were spoiled boys who did not share or say thank you. + +One day, they saw a new bike near the fence of their neighbor, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee was an old man who lived alone and was very kind. He often gave them cookies and candy when they visited him. + +"Look, Sam, a new bike!" Ben said. "Let's take it and ride it. Mr. Lee won't mind. He has too many things anyway." + +"No, Ben, that's not nice. That's his bike. He paid for it with his money. We should ask him first," Sam said. + +"Who cares? He's old and deaf. He won't hear us. Come on, don't be a baby. It's just a bike," Ben said. He grabbed the bike and ran to the street. Sam followed him, feeling scared. + +They rode the bike fast and hard. They did not care about the cars or the people. They laughed and shouted. They thought they were having fun. + +But they did not see the big truck that was coming. The truck driver did not see them either. He was busy talking on his phone. He did not stop or slow down. + +There was a loud crash. The bike was smashed. Ben and Sam were hurt. They cried and screamed. They wished they had listened to Sam. They wished they had not taken the bike. They wished they had been nice to Mr. Lee. + +But it was too late. They had to pay for their mistake. They had to go to the hospital. They had to say sorry to Mr. Lee. They had to learn a hard lesson. They were spoiled boys who did not play nice. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the morning. She had a doll, a bear, a car and a phone. She liked to pretend that she was a grown-up and talk to her friends on the phone. She also liked to make coffee for her doll and bear, using a toy pot and cups. + +One day, she decided to play a new game. She wanted to number her toys, like she learned at school. She took a crayon and a paper and wrote some numbers. Then she put a number next to each toy. She said, "One for doll, two for bear, three for car and four for phone. Now I know how many toys I have!" + +She was very proud of her game. She wanted to show her mom, who was in the kitchen. She picked up her paper and ran to the kitchen. She did not see the real pot of coffee on the table. She bumped into the table and the pot fell down. The coffee spilled on the floor and on Lily's paper. It was very hot and wet. + +Lily cried out loud. She was scared and hurt. Her mom heard her and came quickly. She saw the mess and the paper. She said, "Oh, Lily, what happened? Are you okay?" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I was playing number. I wanted to show you. But the coffee ruined it. It was warm and bad." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. It was an accident. The coffee was not for playing. It was for drinking. But I'm glad you were playing number. You are very smart. Let me see your paper. Maybe we can fix it." + +She took the paper and wiped it with a cloth. She saw the numbers that Lily wrote. She said, "Wow, Lily, you wrote the numbers very well. You are a good writer. How about we make a new game? We can number the coffee stains on the paper. How many do you see?" + +Lily stopped crying and looked at the paper. She saw the brown spots on the paper. She said, "One, two, three, four, five. I see five coffee stains." + +Her mom said, "That's right, Lily. You are very good at number. And you know what? You also made a beautiful painting. The coffee stains look like flowers. Do you like flowers?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I like flowers. And I like number. And I like you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I like you too, Lily. And I like your painting. Can I keep it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. You can keep it. It is a gift for you." + +Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. It is a very special gift. I love it. And I love you." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a big ball of green wool in a box. They think it is fun to make things with the wool. + +"Look, I made a hat!" Sara says, putting the wool on her head. + +"I made a scarf!" Ben says, wrapping the wool around his neck. + +They laugh and run around the garden with their wool clothes. They forget about their other toys. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows the wool away from Sara and Ben. They try to catch it, but it is too fast. + +"Oh no, our wool!" Sara cries. + +"Where did it go?" Ben asks. + +They look around and see the wool flying in the air. It lands on a tree, on a fence, on a bird. The bird flies away with the wool. + +"Bye bye, wool!" the bird says. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They lost their wool. They go back to the box, but there is no more wool. + +"Maybe we can find some more wool another day," Sara says. + +"Or maybe we can play with our other toys," Ben says. + +They hug each other and smile. They remember their other toys. They do not forget to have fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with rocks. They find rocks in the yard and count them. Anna has five rocks. Ben has four rocks. + +"I have more rocks than you!" Anna says. "I win the game!" + +"No, you don't!" Ben says. "You took one of my rocks when I was not looking. That is not fair!" + +Anna feels bad. She did take one of Ben's rocks. She wanted to win the game. But she also wanted to be a loyal friend. She does not like to make Ben sad. + +"I am sorry, Ben," Anna says. "You are right. I took one of your rocks. Here, you can have it back. You win the game." + +Ben smiles. He is happy that Anna is honest. He does not care about the game anymore. He cares about his friend. + +"Thank you, Anna," Ben says. "You are a loyal friend. I am sorry I was mad at you. Do you want to play another game?" + +"Yes, please," Anna says. "But this time, let's share the rocks. That way, we both win." + +Anna and Ben hug. They are friends again. They play another game with the rocks. They have fun. They count the rocks together. +Lily was having a birthday party. She was very happy. She had a cake with four candles on it. She liked candles. They were bright and warm. + +Her friends came to her party. They played games and ate snacks. They sang a happy song for Lily. Then it was time to blow out the candles. + +Lily's mom said, "Make a wish, Lily. What do you want for your birthday?" + +Lily thought hard. She wondered what to wish for. She had many things she liked. She had a doll, a ball, a book, and a hat. She did not need more things. + +She looked at her friends. They were smiling and clapping. They were nice and fun. She liked her friends. She did not want to lose them. + +She had an idea. She wished for something good. She wished for her friends to be happy and safe. She thought that was a good wish. + +She blew out the candles. The candles went out. The room was dark. Lily's mom turned on the light. + +"Did you make a wish, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, I did," Lily said. + +"Can you tell me what it was?" her mom asked. + +Lily shook her head. "No, I can't. It is a secret. If I tell, it will not come true." + +Her mom smiled. "Okay, I understand. It is your wish. I hope it comes true." + +Lily hugged her mom. She was glad. She had a good wish. She had a good party. She had a good birthday. + +She did not know that outside, there was a terrible storm. The wind was strong. The rain was heavy. The thunder was loud. The lightning was scary. + +But Lily did not hear it. She did not see it. She did not feel it. She was inside. She was safe. She was happy. She was with her friends. +Lily was very excite to go to the zoo with her mom and dad. She wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the birds. She put on her pink dress and her shoes and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Lily, you need to comb your hair first," her mom said. She took a comb from the drawer and tried to brush Lily's curly hair. But Lily did not like the comb. It hurt her head and made her hair look funny. + +"No, no, no, I don't want the comb!" Lily cried. She ran away from her mom and hid under the table. She did not want to go to the zoo anymore. + +"Lily, come out, please," her dad said. He knelt down and looked under the table. He saw Lily's scared face and her messy hair. He smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily, you don't have to use the comb. You look beautiful just the way you are. But we have to go now, or we will miss the zoo. Don't you want to see the animals?" + +Lily thought about the animals. She liked the animals. She wanted to see them and hear them and maybe touch them. She nodded and said, "Yes, I want to see the animals. But no comb, please." + +"Okay, no comb," her dad said. He reached out his hand and helped Lily out from under the table. He gave her a hug and a kiss and said, "Let's go, then. The zoo is waiting for us." + +Lily smiled and took her dad's hand. She forgot about the comb and felt excite again. She ran to the door with her mom and dad and got in the car. She could not wait to see the zoo. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the pond with their mom and dad. They saw many cute animals there, like ducks, frogs and fish. + +"Look, mom, a duck!" Lily said, pointing at a white duck with a yellow beak. She raised her hand to wave at it. + +"Quack, quack!" the duck said back, swimming closer to the shore. + +"Can I feed it, dad?" Ben asked, holding a piece of bread. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't get too close to the water," dad said, breaking the bread into smaller pieces. + +Lily and Ben threw some bread to the duck and watched it eat. They smiled and laughed as the duck made funny noises. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very kind," the duck said, waddling away. + +"You're welcome, duck. You are very cute," Lily and Ben said, waving goodbye. + +They had a lot of fun at the pond that day. They saw more animals, like a frog that jumped high, and a fish that splashed water. They also played with sticks and stones, and made a little boat. They were happy and tired when they went home. They hugged their mom and dad and said, "We love the pond!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big rail that went up and down. It looked like fun. + +"Let's go on the rail!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the rail and climbed on it. They held on tight and slid down. They laughed and screamed. They went up and down again and again. + +But then they saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and angry. It made a loud noise. It started to rain. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We have to go home!" + +"But we don't have a coat!" Ben said. "We will get wet!" + +They looked around. They saw a big tree near the rail. It had many leaves. + +"Let's go under the tree!" Lily said. "It will cover us!" + +"Good idea!" Ben said. + +They ran to the tree and sat under it. The leaves covered them like a roof. They did not get wet. They felt cozy and warm. + +They waited for the rain to stop. They talked and sang and told stories. They were happy. + +The rain stopped. The sun came out. It made a rainbow in the sky. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look at the rainbow! It is so pretty!" + +"It is!" Ben said. "And look! It fits on the rail! It is like a bridge!" + +They saw the rainbow on the rail. It was like a bridge of colors. It was beautiful. + +"Let's go on the rainbow bridge!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the rail and climbed on it. They held on tight and slid down. They laughed and screamed. They went up and down again and again. + +They played on the rainbow bridge until it was time to go home. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. Lily sees a big doll with a pink dress. She wants it very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. + +"Please, mom, can I have this doll? She is so pretty and has a spot on her cheek. I love her!" + +Her mom looks at the price tag. She shakes her head. + +"No, Lily, this doll is too expensive. We can't afford it. Let's find something else, okay?" + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not understand why her mom says no. She thinks her mom is mean and does not love her. She starts to cry and scream. + +"I want this doll! I want this doll! Give me this doll!" + +Ben hears Lily's cry. He walks over to her with his mom. He sees the doll and the price tag. He thinks the doll is cheap. He has a lot of money in his piggy bank. He wants to help Lily. He asks his mom to buy the doll for Lily. + +"Mom, can I buy this doll for Lily? She is my friend and she is very sad. I have enough money in my piggy bank. Please, mom, can I?" + +His mom smiles and nods. + +"Sure, Ben, that's very kind of you. You can buy the doll for Lily. But you have to ask her first if she wants it, okay?" + +Ben nods and runs to Lily. He holds the doll in his hands. He smiles and says to Lily. + +"Lily, I have a surprise for you. I bought this doll for you. She is yours now. Do you like her?" + +Lily stops crying and looks at Ben. She sees the doll and the spot on her cheek. She feels happy and surprised. She does not understand why Ben buys the doll for her. She thinks Ben is nice and loves her. She smiles and says to Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are the best friend ever. I love this doll and I love you too. Can I give you a hug?" + +Ben nods and hugs Lily. They both laugh and hug the doll. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their children. They understand that they are good and generous. They decide to buy them some ice cream to celebrate. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play at the park. They loved to go on the slide, but sometimes they had to wait for their turn. One day, they saw a huge slide that looked very fun. They ran to the slide, but there was a line of other kids waiting. + +"Can we go first?" Lily asked a boy who was at the front of the line. + +"No, you have to wait like everyone else," the boy said. + +"But we really want to go on the slide," Ben said. + +"Too bad, you have to mind the rules," the boy said. + +Lily and Ben felt angry and sad. They thought the boy was mean and rude. They decided to push him and go on the slide anyway. They ran past the boy and climbed up the ladder. But when they got to the top, they saw that the slide was very high and steep. They felt scared and sorry. They wished they had not been mean and rude too. + +The boy they had pushed came up to them. He looked angry and hurt. He said, "You should not have pushed me. That was not nice. You could have hurt me or yourself. You should say sorry and go back to the line." + +Lily and Ben realized that he was right. They had not minded the rules or the other kids. They had been selfish and foolish. They said sorry to the boy and to the other kids. They went back to the line and waited for their turn. They learned that it is better to be kind and fair than to be mean and rude. They also learned that some slides are too huge for them. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play and have fun. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. They wanted ice-cream very much. + +They ran to the truck and asked for ice-cream. The man in the truck said they had to pay money for ice-cream. Tim and Sam did not have money. They looked at their mom. She was talking to another mom. She did not see them. + +Tim and Sam decided to take ice-cream without paying. They were ignorant. They did not know that was wrong. They grabbed two cones and ran away. The man in the truck saw them and shouted. He was angry. + +He got out of the truck and chased them. Tim and Sam were scared. They dropped their ice-cream and ran faster. They did not see a big hole in the ground. They fell into the hole and hurt themselves. They cried and cried. + +Their mom heard them and came to help them. She was sad and mad. She saw the man in the truck and the ice-cream on the ground. She knew what they did. She said they were naughty and had to say sorry. She said they could not have ice-cream for a long time. Tim and Sam felt bad. They wished they did not take ice-cream without paying. They learned a lesson. The end. +Sam likes to play with his toy police car. He makes it go vroom vroom on the floor and pretends to catch bad guys. He likes to wear his purple hat and his badge and say "I am a police!" + +One day, his mom tells him that they are going to visit his dad at work. Sam is very excited. He wants to see what his dad does. He puts on his purple hat and his badge and takes his toy police car with him. + +They get in the car and drive to a big building. Mom says that dad works in an office. Sam wonders what an office is. He hopes it has a lot of toys and fun things. They go inside and take an elevator. Sam likes the elevator. It goes up and down and makes a ding sound. + +They find dad's office and knock on the door. Dad opens it and smiles. He hugs mom and Sam and says "Hello, my loves! I'm so happy to see you!" He invites them in and shows them his desk and his computer and his phone. He says that he uses them to do his work. He says that he helps people with their money and their taxes. + +Sam is a little confused. He does not know what money and taxes are. He thinks they sound boring. He looks around and sees a shelf with some books and a picture of him and mom and dad. He also sees a purple mug with some pens and a sticker that says "Best Dad Ever". He likes the mug. He thinks it matches his hat and his badge. + +He asks dad if he can play with the mug. Dad says yes, but he has to be careful. He says that the mug is his favorite and that Sam gave it to him for his birthday. Sam remembers. He made the sticker at school and mom helped him buy the mug. He was very proud to give it to dad. + +He takes the mug and puts it on the floor. He pretends that it is a bad guy and that his toy police car has to catch it. He makes siren noises and says "Stop, you are under arrest!" He has a lot of fun. He thinks that being a police is much more fun than being an office worker. He wonders if dad would like to play with him. He looks at dad and says "Dad, do you want to be a police with me?" +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a shiny thing on the ground. It is a penny. Ben picks it up and shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I found a penny! It is brown and round and has a face on it. Do you want it?" Ben says. + +Lily looks at the penny and thinks. She likes shiny things, but she also likes Ben. She does not want to take his penny. + +"No, thank you, Ben. You can keep it. It is your penny. You found it," Lily says. + +Ben smiles and puts the penny in his pocket. He is happy that Lily is his friend. He thinks she is very nice. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Do you want to play on the swings?" Ben says. + +Lily nods and smiles. She is happy that Ben is her friend. She thinks he is very fun. + +"Yes, Ben. I want to play on the swings. Let's go!" Lily says. + +They run to the swings and have fun. They swing high and low and laugh. They are happy. They have a penny and a friend. +Tim and Sue are playing in the park. They see a big fire in the sky. They hear loud noises. They are scared. + +"Look, Tim, fire!" Sue says. "It is very big and red. What is it?" + +"I don't know, Sue," Tim says. "Maybe it is a dragon. Dragons breathe fire. They are dangerous." + +They run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She is reading a book. She does not see the fire. + +"Mom, mom, there is a fire in the sky!" Tim says. "It is a dragon. It is dangerous. We have to go home." + +Mom looks up. She sees the fire. She realizes it is not a dragon. It is a rocket. It is going to the moon. She sees ash falling from the sky. It is from the rocket. + +"Tim, Sue, it is not a dragon. It is a rocket. It is not dangerous. It is amazing. It is going to the moon. Do you want to see the moon?" Mom says. + +Tim and Sue look at the sky. They see the rocket. They see the moon. They are not scared anymore. They are curious. + +"Yes, mom, we want to see the moon," Tim and Sue say. "Can we go to the moon someday?" + +"Maybe, Tim, maybe, Sue," Mom says. "But for now, let's watch the rocket. It is a very special thing. It is a dream come true." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with a long neck and yellow feathers. They wanted to know what it was. + +"Let's ask the bird," Tom said. He ran to the bird and said, "Hello, bird. What are you?" + +The bird looked at Tom and said, "I am a swan. I am the most beautiful bird in the world." + +Tom was surprised. He did not think the bird was beautiful. He thought the bird was ugly. He said, "No, you are not. You are ugly. Your neck is too long and your feathers are too yellow. You look like a banana." + +The bird was angry. He did not like Tom's words. He said, "How dare you? You are rude and mean. You are the ugliest boy in the world. You look like a monkey." + +Tom was hurt. He did not like the bird's words. He said, "No, I am not. You are the rude and mean one. You are the ugliest bird in the world. You look like a snake." + +The bird was furious. He did not want to talk to Tom anymore. He said, "Go away. I don't want to see you again. You are not my friend." + +He opened his big mouth and bit Tom's arm. Tom screamed. He felt a lot of pain. He ran to Lily and cried. + +Lily was scared. She saw Tom's arm bleeding. She said, "Oh no, Tom. What happened?" + +Tom said, "The bird bit me. He was mean and ugly. He said I was ugly too." + +Lily said, "That's not true, Tom. You are not ugly. You are my friend. The bird was wrong." + +She hugged Tom and tried to make him feel better. But Tom did not feel better. He felt sad and angry. He hated the bird. He wished he never asked him. He wished he never saw him. He wished he never played in the park. He wished he stayed at home. +Lily and Max were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat yogurt with fruit and granola. Lily had a pink bowl and Max had a blue one. They were happy and hungry. + +But then Max saw that Lily had more granola than him. He felt angry and jealous. He wanted more granola too. He reached over and tried to grab some from Lily's bowl. Lily did not like that. She said, "No, Max! That's mine! Go away!" + +Max did not listen. He kept trying to take Lily's granola. Lily got mad and slapped his hand. Max cried out and dropped his spoon. Some yogurt splashed on his face and shirt. He looked messy and silly. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Max crying and Lily frowning. They saw the yogurt on the table and on Max's clothes. They were not happy. They said, "What happened here? Why did you slap your brother, Lily? Why did you try to take his food, Max?" + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We were not nice to each other. We will share and be kind." Mom and Dad hugged them and gave them a napkin to clean up. They said, "That's good, Lily and Max. We love you both. Now finish your breakfast and enjoy your yogurt. It's bright and sunny outside. We can go to the park later." Lily and Max smiled and nodded. They ate their yogurt and said, "We love you too, Mom and Dad. Thank you for the yogurt. It's yummy." They were happy and hungry again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of toys in the park. They are very happy. They want to take all the toys home. + +But Will is also in the park. He sees Anna and Ben with the box of toys. He feels sad. He has no toys at home. He asks Anna and Ben if he can play with them. + +Anna and Ben say no. They say the toys are theirs. They do not want to share. They put the toys in their bags and run away. Will cries. + +A lady sees Will crying. She asks him what is wrong. He tells her about Anna and Ben and the box of toys. The lady says she knows the owner of the box of toys. She says the owner is a nice man who likes to give toys to children who have none. She says the owner left the box of toys in the park on purpose. He wanted to make some children happy. + +The lady says Anna and Ben did a bad thing. They took the toys without asking. They were greedy and selfish. They did not think about other children. The lady says Will did a good thing. He asked politely. He was kind and friendly. He thought about other children. + +The lady says she will take Will to the owner of the box of toys. She says the owner will be happy to meet Will. She says the owner will give Will some toys. She says the toys will be interesting and fun. She says Will will have a good time. + +Will smiles. He thanks the lady. He goes with her to meet the owner of the box of toys. He is excited. He hopes Anna and Ben will learn to share. He hopes they will be his friends again. He hopes they will all play together. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and barks. + +Anna is fearful. She hides behind Ben. She says, "Ben, I don't like the dog. The dog is scary. Can we go away?" + +Ben is not fearful. He likes dogs. He says, "Anna, don't be scared. The dog is nice. He wants to play with us. Look, he is wagging his tail. That means he is happy." + +Ben reaches out his hand to the dog. The dog sniffs his hand and licks it. Ben laughs. He says, "See, Anna? The dog is friendly. He tastes my hand. He says hello." + +Anna comes out from behind Ben. She sees the dog licking Ben's hand. She says, "Really? The dog is not mean?" + +Ben says, "No, Anna. The dog is not mean. He is a good dog. Do you want to pet him?" + +Anna nods. She is curious. She touches the dog's fur. The dog wags his tail more. He licks Anna's hand too. Anna smiles. She says, "The dog is soft and warm. He tastes my hand too. He says welcome." + +Anna and Ben pet the dog. The dog barks happily. He plays with them. They have fun. They are not fearful anymore. They are friends with the dog. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw big dark clouds in the sky. They heard loud noises like drums. They felt raindrops on their faces. + +"What is that?" Ben asked, pointing at the sky. + +"That is thunder," Lily said. She had learned the word from their mom. "Thunder is when the clouds make noise. Sometimes they also make bright lights. That is lightning." + +Ben and Lily were curious. They wanted to see the lightning. They ran to the window and watched the sky. They saw flashes of white and yellow. They counted how long it took for the thunder to come after the lightning. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, boom!" Ben said. + +"One, two, three, four, boom!" Lily said. + +They giggled and clapped their hands. They liked to watch the thunder and lightning. They thought it was fun and exciting. They did not feel scared. They felt brave and happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked the rug best. The rug was soft and colorful, and had many shapes and animals on it. Sara and Ben pretended that the rug was a magic land, and they were the kings and queens. + +"Look, Ben, this is a lion!" Sara said, pointing to a yellow and brown shape on the rug. "He is very big and strong, and he can roar loud." + +"I see, Sara, he is very nice. And this is a bird!" Ben said, pointing to a blue and green shape on the rug. "He is very small and fast, and he can fly high." + +Sara and Ben made noises like the animals, and had fun. They did not see that their cat, Fluffy, was watching them from the sofa. Fluffy was hungry, and he wanted to eat something. He saw the rug, and thought that it looked tasty. He jumped down from the sofa, and ran to the rug. + +"Hey, Fluffy, what are you doing?" Sara asked, when she saw the cat. "This is our rug, not your food!" + +But Fluffy did not listen. He bit the rug, and tore a piece of it with his teeth. He chewed it, and swallowed it. He liked the rug, and wanted more. + +"Stop, Fluffy, stop!" Ben shouted, when he saw the cat. "You are ruining our rug, and our magic land!" + +But Fluffy did not stop. He bit the rug again, and tore another piece of it. He chewed it, and swallowed it. He thought that the rug was the best thing he ever ate. + +Sara and Ben were very sad and angry. They tried to pull the rug away from Fluffy, but he was too strong and fast. He scratched them, and hissed at them. He wanted the whole rug for himself. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" Sara and Ben cried, when they saw that Fluffy was not an ordinary cat, but a greedy and mean cat. "Fluffy is eating our rug, and he won't stop!" + +Mom and Dad heard the cries, and came to the living room. They saw Fluffy, and the rug, and Sara and Ben. They were very surprised and upset. + +"Fluffy, what have you done?" Mom asked, when she saw the cat. "This is not your food, this is a rug!" + +"Bad cat, bad cat!" Dad said, when he saw the cat. "You have to spit out the rug, and say sorry!" + +But Fluffy did not spit out the rug, and he did not say sorry. He growled, and ran away. He hid under the bed, and licked his paws. He was full, and happy. + +Sara and Ben hugged Mom and Dad, and cried. They looked at the rug, and saw that it was torn and ruined. They could not play with it anymore, and they could not pretend that it was a magic land. They were very sad, and unhappy. + +Mom and Dad hugged Sara and Ben, and said sorry. They said that they would buy a new rug, and that they would take Fluffy to the vet. They said that they loved Sara and Ben, and that they were very proud of them. + +Sara and Ben smiled, and said thank you. They said that they loved Mom and Dad, and that they were very brave. They said that they would play with their toys and books, and that they would not let Fluffy eat them. They said that they were very happy, and ordinary. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They also saw a big tree with a swing. Tom wanted to try the swing, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it is fun!" Tom said. He got on the swing and pushed with his feet. He went higher and higher. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughed and shouted. + +Lily watched Tom from the grass. She wanted to have fun too, but she was afraid of falling. She saw a spring near the tree. It was shiny and coiled. She wondered what it was for. She walked to the spring and touched it. It was cold and hard. She pulled it and it stretched. She let it go and it snapped back. She giggled and pulled it again. + +Tom saw Lily playing with the spring. He wanted to show her the swing. He leaned to the side and tried to call her. But he leaned too much and lost his balance. He fell off the swing and landed on the ground. He cried and rubbed his knee. It was red and sore. + +Lily heard Tom cry and ran to him. She saw his knee and felt sorry. She gave him a hug and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" She took the spring and wrapped it around his knee. She said, "This will make it better. It is a magic spring." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. But this is not a magic spring. It is a fragile spring. It can break easily. We should not play with it. It is for the car." + +Lily looked at the spring and said, "Oh, I didn't know. I'm sorry, Tom. I won't play with it anymore. Can we play with the swing together?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. We have to hold on tight and not lean too much. Do you want to try?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. But can you help me?" + +Tom said, "Of course, I will. Come on, Lily, let's go to the swing. It is fun!" + +They went to the swing and helped each other. They pushed with their feet and went higher and higher. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their face. They laughed and shouted. They had fun in the garden. +Tom and Lily are having lunch with Mom. They like to eat cheese and bread and grapes. Mom gives them each a plate and a cup of water. She tells them to be careful and not spill. + +Tom and Lily sit on their chairs and start to eat. They talk and laugh and make funny faces. They are happy. But then Tom sees a big bird outside the window. He wants to see it better. He stands up on his chair and leans forward. + +"Oh no, Tom!" Lily says. "You will fall!" + +But Tom does not listen. He reaches out his hand to the bird. He forgets about his plate and his cup. They slide off the table and fall to the floor. The plate breaks and the water splashes. The bird flies away. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess and the broken plate. She sees Tom on the floor and Lily with an open mouth. She is not happy. + +"Tom, what did you do?" she asks. "You were not careful. You made a big mess. You could have hurt yourself." + +Tom feels bad. He says he is sorry. He helps Mom to clean up the floor. He picks up the pieces of the plate and puts them in the trash. He wipes the water with a towel. He says he will not do it again. + +Lily helps too. She gives Tom a hug and says it is okay. She says she still loves him. She says they can share her plate and her cup. She says they can look at the bird later. + +Mom smiles and hugs them both. She says she loves them too. She says they can finish their lunch and then go outside. She says they can be careful and have fun. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big post with a sign on it. The sign had many words, but they could not read them. + +"What do you think the sign says?" Tim asked Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe it says 'have fun' or 'be nice' or 'do not touch'," Mia said. + +They wanted to touch the sign, but it was too high. They tried to climb the post, but it was too slippery. They tried to jump, but they could not reach. + +Tim had an idea. He found a big stick on the ground. He held the stick in his hands and lifted it up. He wanted to poke the sign with the stick. + +"Be careful, Tim," Mia said. "The stick is heavy and the post is hard." + +Tim did not listen. He swung the stick with all his might. But he missed the sign. The stick hit the post with a loud bang. The post shook and the sign wobbled. + +Tim lost his balance. He let go of the stick and stumbled backwards. He fell on the grass and hurt his knee. He cried out loud. + +Mia ran to him and hugged him. She saw his knee was bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. Are you okay?" Mia asked. + +Tim sniffed and nodded. He wiped his tears with his sleeve. He looked at the sign and the stick. He felt silly and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I was not thoughtful. I should have listened to you," Tim said. + +Mia smiled and kissed his cheek. She helped him stand up. She took his hand and walked with him. + +"It's okay, Tim. We all make mistakes. Let's go find a band-aid and some ice cream," Mia said. + +They left the sign and the stick behind. They learned a lesson. They were still friends. +Anna likes to sit in the big armchair with her mom. Mom tells her stories about animals and fairies and pirates. Anna listens and asks questions and imagines the adventures. + +One day, mom tells her a story about a brave girl who goes to the forest with her dog. The girl and the dog meet a friendly bear who helps them find berries and honey. Anna likes the story and wants to go to the forest too. + +But mom says the forest is far away and they have to stay home. Anna feels sad and angry. She does not want to listen to mom anymore. She jumps off the armchair and runs to her room. She slams the door and cries. + +Mom follows her and knocks on the door. She says she is sorry and she loves her. She asks her to open the door and talk to her. Anna does not answer. She hugs her pillow and sniffs. + +Mom waits and waits. She does not go away. She sings a soft song that Anna likes. She says she has a surprise for her. She says she can show her something that is like the forest, but closer and safer. + +Anna is curious. She wonders what mom has for her. She wipes her tears and opens the door. Mom smiles and takes her hand. She leads her to the backyard, where there is a big tree with a swing and a birdhouse. She says this is their own little forest, where they can play and have fun. + +Anna is happy. She hugs mom and says thank you. She runs to the swing and asks mom to push her. Mom pushes her and tells her more stories. Anna laughs and feels calm. She likes the armchair, but she likes the swing too. She likes mom's stories, but she likes her own too. She likes the forest, but she likes the backyard too. She likes to be brave, but she likes to be loved too. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy truck in the yard. They liked to load the truck with rocks, sticks and leaves and drive it around. They saw a big white goose near the pond. The goose had a broken wing and could not fly. + +"Look, a goose!" Ben said. "Let's load it on the truck and take it home." + +"No, Ben, that's not nice," Lily said. "The goose is hurt and scared. We should leave it alone." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the goose and tried to catch it. The goose honked and bit Ben's hand. Ben cried and dropped the goose. The goose ran away and hid behind a bush. + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. She saw blood on his hand. She took him to their mom, who cleaned and bandaged his wound. + +"Ben, why did you try to catch the goose?" Mom asked. + +"I wanted to load it on the truck and take it home," Ben said. + +"Ben, that was not a good idea," Mom said. "The goose is a wild animal, not a toy. It needs to stay in its own home, where it can heal and be safe. You should not bother or hurt animals, even if you think they are fun. How would you feel if someone took you away from your home and put you on a truck?" + +Ben felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Mom, Lily and the goose. He learned to be kind and respectful to animals. He and Lily played with their truck and left the goose alone. The goose was happy and thanked them with a honk. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has a zip on it. Ben and Mia want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open the zip!" Ben says. He pulls the zip hard. But the zip does not move. It is stuck. + +"No, let me try!" Mia says. She pushes Ben away. She pulls the zip harder. But the zip does not move. It is still stuck. + +Ben and Mia start to fight. They pull and push each other. They yell and cry. They want to open the zip. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes to the garage. She sees Ben and Mia fighting. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We want to open the zip!" Ben and Mia say. "But it is stuck!" + +Mom looks at the box. She sees a label on it. The label says: "Do not open. This box has a balloon inside. If you open the zip, the balloon will increase and pop." + +Mom explains to Ben and Mia what the label says. She tells them that the box is not a toy. She tells them that they should not fight. She tells them that they should share and be nice. + +Ben and Mia feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +Mom smiles. She gives Ben and Mia a hug. She gives them some cookies. She tells them to go and play with their cars and dolls. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They are friends again. They are ready to play. They forget about the box and the zip. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were on a trip with their mom and dad. They went to a big city with many cars and buildings. They stayed in a hotel, which was a big house with many rooms. Their room had two beds, a TV, and a window. + +One night, Tom and Lily could not sleep. They were not tired, they were bored. They wanted to see more of the city. They got out of their beds and put on their shoes. They opened the door and looked outside. The hall was dark and quiet. + +"Let's go for a walk," Tom whispered to Lily. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Lily whispered back. + +They held hands and walked down the hall. They saw many doors with numbers on them. They wondered what was behind them. They saw a sign that said "stairs". They followed it and found a door that led to a staircase. + +They went down the stairs, one step at a time. They saw another sign that said "lobby". They opened the door and saw a big room with a desk, a sofa, and a lamp. There was a man sitting at the desk. He was reading a book. He did not see them. + +"Wow, this is the lobby," Tom said. + +"It's pretty," Lily said. + +They walked around the lobby and looked at the pictures on the wall. They saw a map of the city, a clock, and a vase with flowers. They saw another door that said "exit". They opened it and saw the street. + +"Look, there are lights and people outside," Tom said. + +"Let's go see them," Lily said. + +They ran outside and saw many cars and buses and bikes. They saw shops and restaurants and signs. They saw people walking and talking and laughing. They felt excited and curious. + +They crossed the street and went to a park. They saw a fountain, a slide, and a swing. They played with the water, the sand, and the leaves. They had fun and forgot about the time. + +After a while, they felt cold and hungry. They also felt tired. They wanted to go back to their room. + +"Where is the hotel?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. + +They looked around and saw that they were lost. They did not know how to find their way back. They felt scared and sad. + +They saw a lady walking a dog. They ran to her and asked for help. + +"Excuse me, can you help us?" Tom said. + +"Sure, what's wrong?" the lady said. + +"We are lost. We came from the hotel, but we don't know how to go back," Lily said. + +"Which hotel?" the lady said. + +Tom and Lily did not know the name of the hotel. They only knew the color and the shape. + +"It's a blue hotel, and it has a big star on the top," Tom said. + +"Oh, I know that hotel. It's not far from here. Come on, I'll take you there," the lady said. + +She took their hands and walked with them. She was very nice and friendly. She talked to them and made them feel better. She also gave them some cookies and milk. + +They walked for a while and saw the hotel. They saw the blue color and the big star. They felt happy and relieved. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you," Tom and Lily said to the lady. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome," the lady said. "But you should not go out alone at night. It's dangerous. Where are your mom and dad?" + +"They are in the room. They are sleeping," Tom and Lily said. + +"Well, you should go back to them and say sorry. They must be very worried about you," the lady said. + +"OK, we will," Tom and Lily said. + +They hugged the lady and said goodbye. They went to the lobby and saw the man at the desk. He saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, kids. Where have you been?" he said. + +"We went for a walk, but we got lost. A lady helped us to come back," Tom said. + +"Well, I'm glad you're safe. But you should not do that again. Your mom and dad are looking for you. They are very upset. They are in your room. Go and see them," he said. + +"OK, we will," Lily said. + +They felt sorry and ashamed. They went to the elevator and pressed the button. They went to their floor and walked to their room. They opened the door and saw their mom and dad. They were sitting on the bed, with their phones in their hands. They looked angry and scared. + +"Tom! Lily! Where have you been?" their mom said. + +"We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, dad. We went for a walk, but we got lost +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big jar of jam on a table. It is red and sweet. + +"Let's race to the jam!" Anna says. "The first one to get there can have a taste." + +"OK!" Ben says. "But I am faster than you. I am gifted at running." + +They start to run to the table. They are very fast. But they do not see the dog. The dog is hungry. He sees the jam too. He runs after them. + +"Whoof! Whoof!" The dog barks. He wants the jam. + +Anna and Ben hear the dog. They are scared. They stop running. They look at the dog. + +"Go away, dog!" Anna says. "The jam is ours!" + +But the dog does not listen. He jumps on the table. He knocks over the jar. The jam spills everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "The jam is gone!" + +The dog licks the jam. He is happy. He wags his tail. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They wanted the jam. They walk away. + +"Maybe we can find something else to play with," Anna says. + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But next time, let's not race to the jam." +Lily and Ben are gifted kids. They know many things and can do many puzzles. They like to play in the backyard with their toys and books. Sometimes they ask each other questions and try to answer them. + +One day, Lily asks Ben, "What is the biggest animal in the world?" + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "I think it is the blue whale. It lives in the water and is very big and long." + +Lily nods and says, "That is right. I saw a picture of it in a book. It is bigger than our house!" + +Then Ben asks Lily, "What is the smallest animal in the world?" + +Lily thinks for a moment and says, "I think it is the ant. It lives on the ground and is very small and fast." + +Ben shakes his head and says, "No, that is not right. There is a smaller animal than the ant. It is called a mite. It lives on the skin and hair of other animals and is very tiny and hard to see." + +Lily frowns and says, "How do you know that? I never heard of a mite." + +Ben smiles and says, "I know that because I read it in a book. It is a very interesting book. It has many pictures and facts about animals. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, please. I want to learn more about animals. You are very smart, Ben." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very smart, too. We are both gifted kids. We can share our books and toys and learn together." + +They go inside the house and look at the book. They see many animals and learn their names and features. They have fun and feel happy. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to build things with bricks. They made a house, a tower, and a bridge. They were happy. + +But then a big boy came. He was mean. He kicked their house and their tower. He broke their bridge. He laughed at them. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted to stop him. They picked up some bricks and threw them at him. The big boy was surprised and hurt. He ran away. + +Tom and Lily were glad. They hugged each other. They fixed their house and their tower. They made a new bridge. They were happy again. + +But then they heard a scream. It was the big boy. He was lonely. He had no friends. He wanted to play with them. He was sorry. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for him too. They decided to give him a chance. They called him over. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please. I'm sorry I was mean. Can we be friends?" the big boy said. + +"OK, but you have to be nice. And share the bricks. And say sorry if you make a mistake." Tom said. + +"OK, I will. Thank you." the big boy said. + +They gave him some bricks. They showed him how to build things. They played together. They had fun. They were not lonely anymore. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a red car. She liked to zoom it around the floor and make noises. She did not like to share her car with anyone. + +One day, Lily went to visit her grandpa. He worked in a factory that made cars. He showed her how the machines worked and how they put the parts together. Lily was amazed by the big and noisy factory. She wanted to see more. + +Grandpa told her to stay close to him and not to touch anything. He said the factory could be dangerous for little girls. But Lily did not listen. She ignored grandpa and ran away. She wanted to find a car like hers. + +She saw a pile of shiny cars in a corner. She ran towards them and grabbed one. She did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". She did not hear the alarm that went off. She did not notice the workers who came running. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made her drop the car. She looked up and saw a big machine that was moving towards her. It had a claw that could lift cars. She was scared. She screamed for grandpa. + +Grandpa heard her and ran to her. He pushed her away from the machine and hugged her. He was angry and worried. He told her she was very naughty and could have been hurt. He said she had to say sorry to the workers and the boss. He said he was ashamed of her. + +Lily felt bad. She realized she had been selfish and foolish. She did not mean to cause trouble. She said sorry to grandpa and to everyone in the factory. She learned her lesson. She decided to share her car with others and to listen to grandpa. She never ignored him again. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big orange box under a tree. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, there were many toys and books and clothes. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Sara said. "Who are they for?" + +"I don't know. Maybe they are for us!" Ben said. He picked up a car and a hat. Sara picked up a doll and a dress. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Mom. She looked angry. + +"What are you doing, Sara and Ben?" Mom asked. "You are not supposed to open that box. It is a surprise for your cousin Lily. She is coming to visit tomorrow." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They did not know it was a surprise. They put the toys and books and clothes back in the box. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Sara said. "We did not mean to spoil the surprise." + +"We are sorry, Mom," Ben said. "We were just curious." + +Mom sighed. She was not very mad. She knew they were good kids. + +"It's okay, Sara and Ben," Mom said. "But you have to help me wrap the box again. And don't tell Lily what is inside, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Sara and Ben said. They helped Mom wrap the box with shiny paper and a big bow. They hid the box under the tree again. + +They saw a small hole in the paper. They wondered what Lily would think when she saw it. They hoped she would like the surprise. They smiled and hugged Mom. +Tim and Lily liked to ride their bikes in the park. They saw a big tent with many dancers inside. The dancers wore colorful clothes and had shiny shoes. They jumped and spun and smiled. Tim and Lily wanted to watch them. + +They parked their bikes near the tent and ran inside. But a grumpy man stopped them. He was the boss of the dancers. He said, "You can't come in here. This is not for kids. Go away!" + +Tim and Lily felt sad and scared. They said, "Please, can we just watch for a little bit? We like the dancers. They are so pretty and happy." + +The grumpy man said, "No, you can't. This is my show. You have to pay money to watch. And you have no money. Now get out of here, or I will call the police!" + +Tim and Lily ran out of the tent. They looked for their bikes, but they were gone. Someone had taken them. They had no bikes, no money, and no way to go home. They cried and cried. The grumpy man laughed and said, "That's what you get for being nosy. Now go away and don't come back!" +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and beep and crash. Ben had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They were having fun. + +"Look, Lily, I can reverse my car!" Ben said. He moved his car backwards and bumped into a flower pot. The pot fell over and the dirt spilled out. + +"Oh no, Ben, you made a mess!" Lily said. She was worried. "The owner of the flower pot will be angry. He loves his flowers. They are lovely." + +Ben felt sorry. He did not want to make the owner angry. He wanted to fix the mess. He got out of his car and picked up the pot. He tried to put the dirt and the flowers back in. + +"Can I help you, Ben?" Lily asked. She got out of her car too. She wanted to help Ben. + +"Yes, please, Lily. Thank you. You are a good friend." Ben said. He smiled at Lily. They worked together to fix the pot. + +The owner of the flower pot came out of his house. He saw Ben and Lily with the pot. He saw the dirt and the flowers on the ground. He was not angry. He was happy. + +"Hello, Ben and Lily. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"We are sorry, sir. We made a mess. We are fixing it." Ben said. + +"We were playing with our cars. Ben reversed his car and bumped into your pot. We did not mean to." Lily said. + +The owner of the pot smiled. He was not angry. He was kind. + +"That's all right, Ben and Lily. Accidents happen. I'm glad you are fixing it. You are very nice children. Do you like my flowers?" he asked. + +"Yes, sir. We like your flowers. They are lovely." Ben and Lily said. + +"Thank you. Would you like to have one each? You can take them home and put them in water. They will make your rooms lovely too." he said. + +"Really? Thank you, sir. That's very nice of you." Ben and Lily said. + +They each picked a flower from the pot. They thanked the owner again. They got back into their cars. They waved goodbye to the owner. They drove away, happy and proud. They had fixed their mess. They had made a new friend. They had lovely flowers. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they both want the same tie. It is red and blue and shiny. They pull and tug on the tie. They start to yell and cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting! You have to share. The tie is not yours. It is mine. I let you play with it. But you have to be nice and take turns." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were not nice. We want to share. Can we play with the tie together?" Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But you have to be careful. The tie is not a toy. It is for dressing up. If you break it, I will be sad." + +Tom and Lily nod and hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love the tie. We will be careful." They go back to play with the tie. They take turns to wear it and pretend to be different people. They have fun and do not fight. They learn to share and be kind. + +The end. +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They see a big tunnel made of wood and metal. They want to go inside and see what is there. + +"Can we move in the tunnel?" Sara asks Tom. + +"Yes, let's go!" Tom says. They hold hands and walk to the tunnel. + +They enter the tunnel and see a lot of things. They see rocks, sticks, leaves, and bugs. They also see some trash, like cans, bottles, and wrappers. + +"Look, a spider!" Tom points to a web. + +"Yuck, a worm!" Sara squeals at a slimy thing. + +They keep moving in the tunnel and find a light at the end. They run to the light and come out of the tunnel. + +They see a man with a big bag and a stick. He is picking up the trash and putting it in the bag. He is making the tunnel clean. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "Do you like the tunnel?" + +"Yes, we do!" Sara and Tom say. "But there is a lot of trash in there." + +"I know, that's why I'm here. I'm a park ranger. I take care of the park and the tunnel. I want to make them clean and safe for everyone." + +"That's good!" Sara and Tom say. "Can we help you?" + +"Sure, you can help me. Here, take these gloves and this bag. You can pick up the trash and put it in the bag. Be careful not to touch the bugs or the rocks. They might hurt you." + +"OK, we will!" Sara and Tom say. They put on the gloves and take the bag. They go back to the tunnel and start to pick up the trash. + +They work hard and have fun. They make the tunnel clean and happy. They are good helpers. The park ranger is proud of them. +Tommy liked to play with his toys in his room. He had a big box of cars, trucks, trains and planes. He liked to make them zoom and crash and fly on his rug. He also had a small display on his shelf, where he put his favorite toys. He was very proud of his display and liked to show it to his mom and dad. + +One day, he found a new toy in his box. It was a shiny silver car with four big wheels and a red stripe. It looked very fast and cool. Tommy wanted to put it on his display, but there was no room. He looked around his room and saw a mirror on his wall. He had an idea. He took the car and stuck it on the mirror with some tape. He smiled and said, "Now I have two cars!" + +He ran to the door and called his mom. "Mom, mom, come and see my display!" He heard his mom's footsteps and waited for her to come. He was very excited to show her his new car. + +But when his mom came, she did not look happy. She looked at the mirror and saw the tape and the car. She frowned and said, "Tommy, what did you do? You can't put tape on the mirror. It will make it dirty and sticky. And you can't put your car there. It will fall and break. You have to take it off right now." + +Tommy felt sad and confused. He did not understand why his mom was angry. He thought his display was very nice and clever. He said, "But mom, I like my car. It is shiny and fast. And I have two cars. See, one here and one there." He pointed at the mirror and the car. + +His mom sighed and said, "Tommy, I know you like your car, but the mirror is not a display. It is a thing that shows you your face. And the car on the mirror is not a real car. It is a reflection. It is like a picture. It is not cold and hard like your car. It is warm and soft like your skin. Do you understand?" + +Tommy looked at the mirror and touched it. He felt the warmth and the smoothness. He looked at his face and saw his eyes and nose and mouth. He looked at the car and saw the shine and the stripe. He realized that his mom was right. He said, "Oh, I see. The mirror is not a display. It is a face thing. And the car is not a car. It is a car picture. I'm sorry, mom. I will take it off." + +He took off the tape and the car and gave them to his mom. He said, "Can I put my car on my shelf? I will make some room." His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. That is a good idea. And you can keep the mirror for looking at your face. You have a very nice face, Tommy. I love you." She hugged him and kissed him. Tommy felt happy and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for teaching me about the mirror and the car." He ran to his shelf and made some room for his car. He put it next to his train and his plane. He looked at his display and felt proud. He said, "Now I have a great display!" +Lily and Tom were very excited. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, games, music, and food. Lily and Tom wanted to see and do everything. + +Mom and Dad told them to behave. They said they had to stay close, listen, and not run away. Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to be good. They did not want to get lost or miss anything. + +They walked around the festival and saw many colors and sounds. They played a game and won a prize. They ate some popcorn and ice cream. They watched a clown and a magician. They had a lot of fun. + +But then it started to get dark. The sky turned black and the stars came out. The festival lights were bright, but Lily and Tom felt scared. They did not like the dark. They wanted to go home. + +They found Mom and Dad and told them they were tired and afraid. Mom and Dad hugged them and said they were proud of them. They said they behaved very well and had a great time. They said it was time to go home and sleep. + +They got in the car and drove away. Lily and Tom looked out the window and saw the festival lights fade. They felt happy and safe. They closed their eyes and dreamed of the festival. +Lily likes to dance. She hears the rhythm of the music and moves her feet and arms. She smiles and spins and jumps. She feels happy and free. + +Mommy watches Lily dance. She claps her hands and says, "You are a great dancer, Lily! You have so much energy and joy!" + +Lily stops and runs to Mommy. She hugs her and says, "Thank you, Mommy! I love to dance! Do you want to dance with me?" + +Mommy nods and stands up. She takes Lily's hand and they dance together. They follow the rhythm of the music and laugh and have fun. + +But then Lily feels something wet on her nose. She sneezes and wipes her nose with her sleeve. She says, "Mommy, I think I have a cold. I don't feel very fit." + +Mommy looks at Lily and sees that she is pale and has red eyes. She says, "Oh, poor Lily. You do have a cold. Let's go to the couch and rest. I will get you some water and a tissue. You need to take care of yourself, my sweet dancer." + +Lily nods and walks with Mommy to the couch. She snuggles with Mommy and says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I don't want to be sick. I want to dance with you." + +Mommy kisses Lily's forehead and says, "Don't worry, Lily. You will get better soon. And then we can dance again. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiles and says, "I love you, Mommy." She closes her eyes and falls asleep. Mommy holds her and hums the rhythm of the music. +Tom and Mia were playing with blocks. They liked to make different shapes with the blocks. Tom made a square with four blocks. Mia made a triangle with three blocks. + +"Look, I made a triangle!" Mia said. "It has three sides and three points." + +"That's nice," Tom said. "But I like squares better. They have four sides and four points." + +Tom wanted to make his square bigger. He reached for one of Mia's blocks. Mia did not like that. She pulled her block back. + +"No, Tom! That's my block!" Mia said. "You can't take it. You will spoil my triangle!" + +Tom did not listen. He tried to grab the block again. Mia and Tom started to fight over the block. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Tom wants to take my block!" Mia said. "He wants to spoil my triangle!" + +"Mia won't share her block!" Tom said. "I want to make my square bigger!" + +Mom sighed. She picked up the block and put it on the table. She looked at Tom and Mia. + +"Listen, you two," Mom said. "You have many blocks to play with. You don't need to fight over one block. You can make different shapes and have fun. But you have to share and be nice to each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They felt sorry for fighting. They said sorry to each other. + +"Sorry, Mia," Tom said. "Your triangle is very nice. Can I see it?" + +"Sorry, Tom," Mia said. "Your square is very nice. Can I see it?" + +Tom and Mia smiled. They showed each other their shapes. They decided to make more shapes together. They made a circle, a star, and a heart. They had fun and Mom was happy. + +Mom hugged Tom and Mia. She was proud of them. + +"You are very brave," Mom said. "You said sorry and you shared. That's very brave. I love you both very much." + +Tom and Mia hugged Mom back. They loved her too. They were happy and brave. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. But they did not like the bull. The bull was big and angry. He had sharp horns and loud moo. He stayed in a fence, but sometimes he broke it and ran after the other animals. + +One day, Tom and Lily went to the farm with their dad. Their dad said, "You can play here, but do not go near the bull. He is very dangerous. He can hurt you. Remain here, where I can see you." Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, dad." + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the bull closer. He said to Lily, "Let's go to the fence and look at the bull. He can't do anything to us. He is behind the fence." Lily was worried. She said, "No, Tom. Dad said we should not go near the bull. He is scary. He can break the fence and chase us." But Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. Come on, it will be fun." He took Lily's hand and ran to the fence. + +The bull saw them and got angry. He snorted and stamped his feet. He charged at the fence and broke it with his horns. He ran after Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily screamed and ran away. They tried to find their dad, but he was too far. The bull was faster. He caught up with them and hit them with his horns. Tom and Lily fell to the ground and did not get up. They were hurt very bad. + +Their dad heard their screams and ran to them. He saw the bull and the fence and his children. He was very sad and very angry. He shouted at the bull and scared him away. He picked up Tom and Lily and took them to the car. He drove them to the hospital, but it was too late. Tom and Lily did not make it. They died. Their dad cried and cried. He wished he had watched them better. He wished they had listened to him. He wished they had remained away from the bull. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They wanted to see the beach and the sea. + +But on the way, the car made a bad noise. It stopped and would not go. Mom and Dad looked worried. They called someone to help. Lily and Ben were bored. They did not like the car. + +"Can we play outside?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful and stay close," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben got out of the car. They saw some flowers and grass. They decided to pick some for Mom and Dad. They thought it would make them happy. + +They ran and picked some yellow and red flowers. They made a big bunch. They also picked some green grass. They made a funny hat. They laughed and had fun. + +They went back to the car. They gave the flowers and the hat to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very sweet. You made our bad day better," Mom said. + +The car was fixed. They got in and drove to the beach. They saw the sea and the sand. They were happy again. They had a good vacation. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They love to swing and slide and run. But today the park is boring. There are no other kids to play with. The sun is too hot. The grass is too dry. + +"Let's go home," Anna says. "This is no fun." + +Ben nods. He is thirsty and tired. They walk to Anna's house. Anna's mom is in the kitchen. She smiles when she sees them. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben. Do you want a snack?" she asks. + +"Yes, please," they say. + +Anna's mom gives them a plate of strawberries. They are big and red and juicy. Anna and Ben love strawberries. They eat them with their fingers. They make funny faces with the green leaves. They laugh and giggle. + +"Thank you, mom. These are yummy," Anna says. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you like them," Anna's mom says. + +Anna and Ben finish their snack. They feel happy and refreshed. They look at each other and smile. + +"Let's go back to the park," Ben says. "Maybe it's more fun now." + +Anna agrees. They hug Anna's mom and run outside. They hold hands and skip to the park. They love to play in the park. They love to be friends. They love strawberries. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big plane in the sky. It was making a loud noise. + +"Look, mom, a plane!" Ben said. + +"Yes, that's a plane. The person who flies the plane is called a pilot," mom said. + +"I want to be a pilot when I grow up," Lily said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +They ran to the playground and pretended to be pilots. They climbed on the slide and the swings and made zooming sounds. + +"Where are you going, pilot Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I'm going to a mysterious island with dinosaurs and treasure," Ben said. + +"Can I come with you, pilot Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, pilot Lily. You can be my co-pilot. But we have to be careful. The island is very dangerous," Ben said. + +They slid down the slide and ran to the sandbox. They dug with their shovels and found some rocks and shells. + +"Look, we found treasure!" Lily said. + +"Wow, this is amazing! But watch out, I see a dinosaur!" Ben said. + +He pointed to a big dog that was walking by with its owner. + +"Roar!" Ben said. + +They laughed and played some more. They had a lot of fun being pilots and exploring the mysterious island. They included their mom in their adventure and told her all about it. She smiled and hugged them. She was proud of her little pilots. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. But their favorite thing was to climb the big tree. The tree was huge and had many branches. They felt like they were on top of the world. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They ran to the tree and started to climb. But they saw a sign on the tree. The sign said: "Do not climb. The tree is sick and may fall." Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted to climb the tree. + +They began to complain to their mom. "Why can't we climb the tree? It is our tree. We love the tree. The sign is bad. The tree is not sick. The tree is strong." They said. + +Their mom tried to explain to them. "The tree is old and has bugs. The bugs make the tree weak and hurt. The tree may break and hurt you. The sign is good. The sign is to keep you safe. You can love the tree from the ground. You can hug the tree and talk to the tree. But you can't climb the tree." + +Tom and Lily did not like the answer. They still wanted to climb the tree. But they saw their mom's face. She looked serious and worried. They knew she loved them and wanted them to be safe. They decided to listen to their mom. They hugged the tree and said sorry to the tree. They hoped the tree would get better soon. They went to play on the slide and the swing. They had fun, but they missed the tree. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big bowl full of colorful fruits on the table. They wanted to eat some, but they had to ask their mom first. + +"Mom, can we have some fruits?" they asked. + +"Yes, you can, but only one each. You have to choose which one you want," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at the bowl. There were apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and strawberries. They all looked yummy, but they had to pick one. + +Tom decided to choose an apple. He liked how crunchy and sweet it was. He took a big bite and smiled. + +Lily decided to choose a strawberry. She liked how juicy and red it was. She took a small bite and giggled. + +They were happy with their choices and thanked their mom. + +But then, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a wild animal in their yard. It was a raccoon, and it had climbed on the table and knocked over the bowl. It was eating the fruits and making a mess. + +"Look, mom, a wild animal!" they shouted. + +"Oh no, that's a raccoon. It's very naughty and hungry. We have to scare it away," their mom said. + +She grabbed a broom and opened the door. She waved the broom at the raccoon and shouted, "Shoo, shoo, go away!" + +The raccoon was scared and ran away. It dropped some fruits on the ground and left. + +Tom and Lily watched the raccoon go. They felt sorry for it, but they also felt glad that it didn't eat their fruits. + +"Mom, can we have another fruit?" they asked. + +"Maybe later, sweeties. Now we have to clean up this mess," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily helped their mom pick up the fruits and put them back in the bowl. They learned that they had to be careful with their food, because some wild animals might want it too. +Lily liked to play in the woods behind her house. She liked to find bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, she saw a big hole in the ground. She wanted to see what was inside. She walked closer and closer to the hole. + +She smelled something bad. It was like the trash can when Mom forgot to take it out. She looked down the hole and saw something dark and furry. It was a body. A body of a big animal. Maybe a bear or a wolf. It had no eyes and no teeth. It was rotting. Lily felt scared and sick. + +She wanted to run away, but she slipped on the dirt. She fell into the hole. She landed on the body. It was soft and wet and sticky. She screamed and cried. She tried to get up, but she was stuck. She was helpless. She wished Mom or Dad or anyone would hear her and help her. But no one came. She was alone with the rotting body. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big hill with many rocks. They want to climb the hill and find something new. + +They go up the hill, holding hands. They see many rocks of different shapes and colors. Some are sharp, some are round, some are shiny, some are dull. They pick up some rocks and look at them. + +"Look, Lily, I found a smooth rock!" Ben says. He shows Lily a rock that is white and flat. It feels nice in his hand. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice rock!" Lily says. She finds a smooth rock too. It is pink and has spots. She likes it a lot. + +They keep climbing the hill, finding more smooth rocks. They put them in their pockets. They reach the top of the hill and see a big tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. They see something shiny on the tip of a branch. + +"What is that, Lily?" Ben asks. He points to the shiny thing. + +"I don't know, Ben. Let's find out!" Lily says. They go to the tree and try to reach the branch. It is too high for them. They look for something to help them. + +They see a big stick on the ground. They pick up the stick and use it to poke the branch. The shiny thing falls down. They catch it. + +It is a silver star. It has five points and sparkles in the sun. They are very happy. They found a smooth rock and a silver star. They hug each other and smile. They go down the hill, holding their treasures. They had a fun day in the park. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the pool. They had a big ball that they threw to each other. They also liked to splash water on their faces and laugh. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the pool. It was a globe, a round thing that showed the world. It had many colors and shapes on it. Ben and Lily wanted to play with it. + +"Can we have it, please?" they asked their mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is not a ball, it is a globe. It can break if you throw it too hard," their mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded and took the globe. They held it gently and looked at it. They saw the blue water, the green land, and the white clouds. They saw animals and people and houses. They were amazed. + +"Wow, this is the world. It is so big and beautiful," Ben said. + +"Yes, and we are part of it. We are successful, because we have a pool and a globe and each other," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged the globe. Then they decided to play with it in the pool. They tossed it gently and caught it. They rolled it on the water and spun it. They had fun. + +But then, Ben threw the globe too hard. It flew in the air and hit the edge of the pool. It cracked and broke. Water and air came out of it. The colors and shapes faded. The world was gone. + +Ben and Lily gasped and cried. They ran to their mom and showed her the broken globe. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We broke the world. We are not successful. We are bad," they sobbed. + +Their mom hugged them and tried to comfort them. She told them it was just a toy, not the real world. She told them they were not bad, just careless. She told them they could still be successful, if they learned from their mistake. + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They felt too sad and guilty. They did not want to play in the pool anymore. They did not want to see any globes anymore. They did not want to be part of the world anymore. They had a bad ending. +Tim and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were very happy. + +One day, they saw something new in the water. It was big and clear and had long arms. It looked like a balloon. Tim and Mia wanted to touch it. They ran to the water and reached for it. + +"Stop!" Mom shouted. "That is a jellyfish. It can hurt you. It can sting you with its arms. It is not a toy. It is a hungry animal. It likes to eat fish and crabs. It does not like to play with you." + +Tim and Mia stopped and looked at Mom. They were scared. They did not want to be hurt by the jellyfish. They ran back to the sand and hugged Mom. Mom hugged them back and said, "It's okay. You are safe. The jellyfish will not spoil your fun. There are many other things to do at the beach. Let's make a sandcastle. Or fly a kite. Or eat a snack. What do you want to do?" + +Tim and Mia smiled and said, "We want to do all those things. We love the beach. We love you, Mom." They kissed Mom and Dad and went to have more fun. They forgot about the jellyfish. They were very happy. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to draw and read. She did not like to talk to new people or go to new places. She was happy at home with her mom and dad and her cat, Luna. + +One day, Sara's mom and dad told her they had to go on a journey. They had to visit Sara's grandma, who was sick. They said they would be back soon, and they asked Sara to stay with her aunt, who lived nearby. Sara was scared. She did not know her aunt very well, and she did not want to leave her home and her cat. + +Sara packed her bag with her favorite books and her crayons. She hugged her mom and dad and Luna goodbye. She got in the car with her aunt, who smiled and said they would have fun. Sara did not smile back. She looked out the window and wished she could stay. + +On the way to her aunt's house, Sara saw many things she had never seen before. She saw big buildings and busy streets and colorful signs. She saw a park with swings and slides and a pond with ducks. She saw a store with toys and candy and balloons. She saw a school with children and teachers and a playground. She saw so many things that she forgot to be scared. She forgot to be shy. She started to ask her aunt questions and tell her stories. She started to laugh and sing. + +When they arrived at her aunt's house, Sara was happy. She liked her aunt, who was kind and funny. She liked her aunt's house, which was cozy and warm. She liked her aunt's dog, who was friendly and playful. She liked her aunt's garden, which was full of flowers and butterflies. She liked her new place, which was different and exciting. She did not miss her home and her cat as much as she thought she would. She realized that going on a journey could be fun. She realized that she could make new friends and try new things. She realized that she was brave. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they find a big map in the park. The map shows a way to a treasure. Tom and Sue want to find the treasure. + +They follow the map and walk a lot. They see many things on the way. They see trees, flowers, birds, and rocks. They are happy and excited. They talk and laugh. + +But then, they see a big river. The map says they have to cross the river. Tom and Sue are scared. The river is fast and deep. They do not know how to swim. They do not have a boat. + +Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's write a note on the map. We can say we are sorry and we cannot find the treasure. Maybe someone else can find it. Then we can go back home and be safe." + +Sue thinks for a moment. She says, "No, Tom. That is not right. The map is not ours. We found it in the park. Someone else lost it. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they need it. We should not write on the map. We should leave it where we found it. Then we can go back home and be safe." + +Tom and Sue agree. They go back to the park and put the map where they found it. They hope the owner will find it soon. They are proud of themselves. They did the right thing. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. Do not ruin what is not yours. Be honest and kind. +Lily and Ben like to collect leaves in the park. They have a big sheet to put the leaves on. They want to make a pile of leaves and jump in it. + +They run around and pick up red, yellow and brown leaves. They put them on the sheet. They say, "Look how many leaves we have!" + +But then a big dog comes. The dog is angry and barks. The dog runs to the sheet and grabs it with his teeth. He shakes the sheet and throws the leaves everywhere. + +Lily and Ben are scared and cry. They try to get the sheet back, but the dog bites them. They get hurt and bleed. They scream, "Help, help!" + +A man hears them and comes. He sees the dog and the children. He shouts at the dog and chases him away. He helps Lily and Ben and calls their mom. + +Their mom comes and hugs them. She is sad and angry. She says, "What happened? Who let this dog loose? You are hurt and the sheet is ruined!" + +Lily and Ben are sorry and sad. They say, "We just wanted to collect leaves and have fun. We didn't know the dog was bad. We are sorry, mom." + +Their mom takes them to the doctor. The doctor gives them medicine and bandages. He says, "You will be okay, but you have to be careful. Some dogs are not friendly and can hurt you. You have to ask before you touch them or go near them." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "We understand, doctor. We will be careful next time." + +But they are still hurt and sad. They don't want to collect leaves anymore. They don't like the park or the dog. They have a bad day. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Anna went first and slid down fast. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Ben followed her and slid down too. He smiled and said, "Me too!" + +But when they got to the bottom, they saw a problem. Anna's purse was gone. She had left it on the top of the slide. She was sad and said, "Oh no, my purse! It has my favorite toy inside. It is delicate and pretty. I want it back!" + +Ben looked up and saw the purse on the slide. It was too high for them to reach. He thought hard and said, "Don't worry, Anna. I have an idea. We can solve this." + +He ran to the sandbox and got a big bucket. He filled it with sand and carried it to the slide. He said, "Anna, help me lift this bucket. We can put it under the slide and stand on it. Then we can get your purse." + +Anna nodded and helped him. They lifted the bucket and put it under the slide. They climbed on it and stretched their arms. They were still too short to get the purse. They needed something else. + +Ben saw a stick on the ground. He said, "Anna, grab that stick. We can use it to poke the purse. It will fall down and we can catch it." + +Anna got the stick and gave it to Ben. He reached with the stick and poked the purse. It moved a little bit. He poked it again and again. It moved more and more. Finally, it fell down and Anna caught it. + +She was happy and said, "Yay, we did it! We solved the problem. Thank you, Ben. You are smart and kind." + +Ben was happy too and said, "You're welcome, Anna. You are brave and helpful. We make a good team." + +They hugged and smiled. They opened the purse and played with the toy. It was delicate and pretty. They shared it and had fun. Their mom watched them and was proud. She said, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You are good at solving problems. I love you both." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hedge with many flowers. They wanted to see what was behind the hedge, so they walked around it. They found a small gate that was open. + +"Let's go in and look," said Anna. + +"OK, but be careful," said Ben. + +They went through the gate and saw a beautiful garden with many trees, birds and butterflies. They also saw a little house with a pink door and a pink roof. They heard a voice coming from the house. + +"Who is there?" the voice said. + +Anna and Ben were scared and hid behind a bush. They saw a lady come out of the house. She had pink hair and a pink dress. She looked around and saw the gate. + +"Oh, someone left the gate open. I hope no one came in without asking," she said. + +She walked towards the gate and saw Anna and Ben's footprints on the grass. She followed them and found them behind the bush. + +"Hello, who are you?" she asked. + +Anna and Ben were very shy and did not answer. They thought the lady was angry. + +"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. I'm Rose, and this is my garden. I love pink, that's why everything is pink here. What are your names?" she said. + +Anna and Ben saw that the lady was smiling and had kind eyes. They decided to be polite and tell her their names. + +"I'm Anna, and this is Ben. We're sorry, we didn't mean to come in without asking. We were curious about the hedge and the flowers," said Anna. + +"That's OK, I understand. Curiosity is good, but you should always ask before entering someone's property. It's not safe or respectful to trespass. You could get lost or hurt or upset someone. Do you understand?" said Rose. + +"Yes, we understand. We're sorry, Rose. Can we be your friends?" said Ben. + +"Of course, you can be my friends. I'm happy to meet you. You can come and visit me anytime, but only if you ask me first. Do you want to see my garden and my house?" said Rose. + +"Yes, please. Thank you, Rose. You're very nice," said Anna. + +Rose took Anna and Ben by the hand and showed them her garden and her house. They saw many pink things and learned many new things. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. + +The moral of the story is: always ask before entering someone's property, and you might meet a nice person and make a new friend. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big rod near the road. It was hard and shiny and had a pointy end. Tim wanted to examine the rod and see what it was. Sam said no, it was dangerous and they should leave it alone. + +But Tim did not listen to Sam. He picked up the rod and swung it around. He pretended it was a sword and he was a knight. He said he was brave and strong and could fight anyone. Sam was scared and told Tim to stop. He said the rod could hurt him or someone else. + +Tim did not stop. He ran with the rod and chased Sam. He laughed and said he was just having fun. He did not see the car coming from the other side of the road. He did not hear Sam scream. He did not feel the rod hit the car and bounce back. He only felt a sharp pain in his chest and then nothing. + +Sam cried and cried. He ran to Tim and tried to wake him up. He called for help and hoped it was not too late. He wished he could take back what happened. He wished Tim had listened to him. He wished they had never found the rod. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are dangerous. Listen to your brother when he warns you. Be careful when you cross the road. +Sara loved to play with her magic wand. She could make things change color, or grow bigger, or fly in the air. She liked to surprise her friends and family with her magic tricks. But she also knew that she had to be careful and honest with her magic. She could not use it to hurt anyone or to cheat or to lie. + +One day, Sara was playing with her magic wand in the park. She saw a boy with a big red balloon. She thought it would be fun to make his balloon pop with her magic. She pointed her wand at the balloon and said "Pop!" The balloon burst with a loud bang, and the boy started to cry. Sara laughed and ran away. + +But soon, Sara felt bad. She realized that she had been mean and naughty. She had used her magic to make someone sad. She wished she could say sorry to the boy and give him a new balloon. She regretted her magic trick. + +She looked for the boy, but she could not find him. He had gone home with his mom. Sara felt worse and worse. She decided to go home too, and tell her mom what she had done. She hoped her mom would not be angry with her. + +When she got home, she saw her mom waiting for her. She had a big smile on her face. She said "Sara, I have a surprise for you. Look who's here!" She opened the door, and Sara saw the boy with the red balloon. He was holding a new balloon, and he looked happy. Sara was shocked and confused. + +Her mom said "This is Tom. He lives next door. He came over to say thank you for your magic trick. He said his balloon was old and boring, and he wanted a new one. He said your magic made his wish come true. He brought you this balloon as a gift. He wants to be your friend. Isn't that nice?" + +Sara could not believe it. She felt relieved and happy. She said "Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry I popped your balloon. I was silly and rude. I'm glad you like your new balloon. I like it too. Can we play together?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said "Sure, Sara. You're welcome. I like your magic. It's fun and cool. Can you show me more tricks?" + +Sara hugged her mom and said "Thank you, mom. You're the best. You're so kind and smart. How did you know Tom and his balloon?" + +Her mom winked and said "I have a little magic of my own. I saw you in the park, and I followed you home. I talked to Tom's mom, and we arranged this surprise. We wanted to teach you a lesson, but also to make you happy. We know you're a good and honest girl, and you can use your magic for good." + +Sara smiled and said "I love you, mom. You're right. I learned my lesson. I will be careful and honest with my magic. And I will be nice to Tom and everyone else. Can we go back to the park and play?" + +Her mom said "Of course, Sara. Let's go. And don't forget your magic wand. You never know when you might need it." +Lily liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a fairy, or a dragon. She imagined she had a magic eye that could see anything she wanted. She imagined she could fly, swim, or jump very high. + +One day, she found a black mask in her toy box. It had a hole for one eye and a patch for the other. She put it on and pretended she was a spy. She looked around her room with her magic eye and saw many things. She saw her teddy bear, her books, her doll, and her ball. She also saw a big box under her bed. She wondered what was inside. + +She crawled under the bed and opened the box. She gasped. It was full of shiny things. She saw a necklace, a ring, a bracelet, and a crown. They sparkled in the dark. She felt like she had found a treasure. + +She took out the crown and put it on her head. She felt like a queen. She smiled and said, "Look at me, Teddy. I'm the queen of the spies. I have a magic eye and a magic crown. I can see everything and rule everything." + +But then she heard a voice. It was her brother, Tom. He said, "Hey, that's my box. Give me back my stuff. Those are not yours. Those are my prizes from the carnival. You can't just take them. That's not fair." + +Lily felt scared. She did not want to give back the shiny things. She liked them. She said, "No, they are mine. I found them. They are my treasure. You can't have them. Go away." + +Tom was angry. He said, "No, they are mine. You are a thief. You can't keep them. Give them back or I'll tell Mom." + +They started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They made a lot of noise. They did not see Mom coming into the room. She saw them fighting and said, "Stop it, both of you. What is going on here? Why are you wearing that mask, Lily? And why are you holding that crown, Tom?" + +They both stopped and looked at Mom. They felt guilty. They knew they had done something wrong. They did not know what to say. They wished they had not imagined so much. They wished they had played nicely. They wished they had shared. They wished they had listened to Mom. +Lily liked to play with her drum. She liked to make loud noises with it. She liked to bang it with her hands and her sticks. She liked to sing along with her drum. + +But her dad did not like her drum. He was bald and he worked at home. He needed quiet to do his work. He did not like loud noises. He did not like Lily's drum. + +One day, Lily was playing with her drum in the living room. She was banging it very hard. She was singing very loud. She was having fun. + +But her dad was not having fun. He was in his office. He was trying to do his work. He could not hear his phone. He could not think. He was angry. + +He came out of his office. He walked to the living room. He saw Lily with her drum. He said, "Lily, stop! Stop playing with your drum! You are making too much noise! You are bothering me! You need to be quiet!" + +Lily looked at her dad. She saw his bald head. She saw his angry face. She felt sad. She said, "But dad, I like my drum. I like to make noises. I like to sing. I am not bothering you. I am just playing." + +Her dad looked at Lily. He saw her big eyes. He saw her sad face. He felt sorry. He said, "I know, Lily. I know you like your drum. I know you like to make noises. I know you like to sing. But I need to do my work. I need quiet. Can you please play with your drum somewhere else? Maybe in your room? Or outside?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "OK, dad. I can play with my drum somewhere else. I can play in my room. Or outside. But can you play with me later? Can you bang my drum with me? Can you sing with me?" + +Her dad smiled. He said, "Of course, Lily. I can play with you later. I can bang your drum with you. I can sing with you. But first, I need to finish my work. Thank you for being quiet. Thank you for being a good girl." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You're welcome, dad. I love you." She picked up her drum and her sticks. She walked to her room. She closed the door. She played with her drum softly. She waited for her dad to play with her. She was happy. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play pretend. They had many costumes to dress up as different things. One day, they decided to be pirates and look for treasure. They put on hats, eye patches, and belts with swords. + +They went to the park and dug in the sand with their swords. They pretended to find gold and jewels and put them in a bag. They were having a lot of fun until they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Look, a sea monster!" Tom shouted. "We have to fight it!" + +"No, Tom, it's just a dog. Maybe it wants to play with us," Mia said. + +But Tom did not listen. He raised his sword and ran towards the dog. He tried to strike the dog with his sword, but he missed. The dog jumped on him and knocked him down. The dog licked his face and wagged its tail. + +"Help, Mia, help!" Tom cried. + +Mia ran to Tom and tried to pull the dog off him. She was scared and angry. She yelled at Tom. + +"Tom, you are silly and mean! You should not strike the dog! The dog is nice and friendly! You could have hurt the dog and yourself!" + +Tom felt sad and sorry. He realized he made a mistake. He apologized to Mia and the dog. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I'm sorry, dog. I was wrong. I thought the dog was a monster, but it was not. It was a friend. Can we still be friends?" + +Mia and the dog forgave Tom. They hugged and made up. They decided to share their treasure with the dog. They played together until it was time to go home. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be kind and careful with animals and not to judge by appearances. They also learned that costumes are fun, but they are not real. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and climb. But their favorite thing was to spin on the round thing. They would hold on tight and go faster and faster until they felt dizzy. + +One day, they saw a new round thing in the park. It was bigger and had seats and a wheel. Lily and Tom ran to it and climbed on. Lily sat on a seat and Tom grabbed the wheel. + +"Let's spin, Tom!" Lily said. + +"OK, Lily!" Tom said. He pushed the wheel hard and the round thing started to spin. Lily and Tom laughed and screamed. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +But then, something different happened. The round thing did not stop spinning. It went faster and faster and faster. Lily and Tom felt scared. They tried to get off, but they could not. They held on tighter and tighter. + +"Tom, make it stop!" Lily cried. + +"I can't, Lily! The wheel is stuck!" Tom cried. + +They did not know what to do. They wished they had never tried the new round thing. They wished they had stayed on the old round thing. They wished someone would help them. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Will, the park man. He saw them spinning and ran to them. He pulled a lever and the round thing slowed down and stopped. Lily and Tom fell off and hugged each other. They were happy to be safe. + +"Are you OK, kids?" Will asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Will!" Lily and Tom said. + +"You should be careful with the new round thing. It's not for little kids. It's for grown-ups. It can spin too fast and make you sick. Next time, stick to the old round thing. It's more fun and safer for you." Will said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They learned their lesson. They never went on the new round thing again. They always played on the old round thing. They still liked to spin, but not too fast. They were still best friends. +Tom and Jen were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big rod near the pond. It was dull and brown, but they thought it was fun. + +"Let's pretend it's a sword!" Tom said. He swung the rod in the air. "I'm a knight!" + +"Me too!" Jen said. She picked up a stick. "I'm a princess!" + +They ran around the park, fighting dragons and monsters. They had a lot of fun. But they did not see the sign that said "Danger! Do not touch!" + +The rod was not a sword. It was a wire. It was part of a fence that was broken. It had electricity in it. It was very bad. + +Tom and Jen did not know. They kept playing. They came near the pond. They saw some ducks. They wanted to feed them. + +"Let's celebrate!" Tom said. He threw the rod in the air. "We are the best!" + +But the rod did not come down. It hit a tree. It made a loud noise. It made sparks. It made fire. + +Tom and Jen were scared. They dropped their sticks. They ran away. They saw a man. He was wearing a yellow hat. He was a fireman. + +"Help!" Tom and Jen cried. "There's a fire!" + +The fireman saw the fire. He saw the rod. He saw the sign. He understood. + +"Don't worry!" he said. He took out a hose. He sprayed water on the fire. He put it out. He was very brave. + +He came to Tom and Jen. He was not angry. He was kind. + +"Are you OK?" he asked. He checked them for burns. They were OK. + +"Yes, we're OK," Tom and Jen said. They were sorry. They were ashamed. + +"We're sorry," they said. "We didn't know. We were playing." + +The fireman smiled. He was not mad. He was gentle. + +"I know," he said. "But you have to be careful. That rod was dangerous. It could have hurt you. You have to look for signs. You have to listen to rules. You have to be safe." + +Tom and Jen nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked the fireman. They hugged him. + +"Thank you," they said. "You're a hero!" + +The fireman laughed. He hugged them back. + +"You're welcome," he said. "You're good kids. But next time, find a better toy." +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many blocks of different shapes and colors. + +"Look, I made a triangle!" Lily said, holding up a yellow block. "It has three sides and three points. Do you have a triangle, Ben?" + +Ben looked at his blocks. He did not have a triangle. He only had squares and rectangles and circles. He wanted a triangle too. He saw that Lily had another triangle, a blue one, on the floor. He reached for it. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said, grabbing the blue triangle. "You can't take it!" + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said, pulling the triangle. "I want a triangle too!" + +They both tugged on the triangle, making it bend and twist. Suddenly, the triangle broke in half, making a loud snap. Ben and Lily gasped. + +"Oh no, we broke it!" Lily said, dropping her half. "Mommy will be mad!" + +Ben dropped his half too. He felt bad. He did not mean to break the triangle. He liked the triangle. He looked at Lily. She looked sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I should have asked you first." + +"I'm sorry too, Ben," Lily said. "I should have shared with you." + +They hugged each other. They heard footsteps outside their door. + +"Mommy is coming!" Ben said. "We have to hurry and clean up!" + +They quickly picked up the broken triangle and the other blocks. They put them in a big box. They hoped Mommy would not notice the broken triangle. + +Mommy opened the door and smiled. She saw Ben and Lily sitting on the floor with the box. + +"Hello, my sweeties," Mommy said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are playing with blocks, Mommy," Lily said. + +"We are making shapes, Mommy," Ben said. + +Mommy looked at the box. She saw something sticking out. It was a green block. It had something brown and sticky on it. It looked disgusting. + +"What is that?" Mommy asked, pointing at the green block. + +Ben and Lily looked at the green block. They remembered that they had used it to make a cake with mud and worms. They had forgotten to wash it. + +They looked at Mommy. They looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. +Sara and Ben were going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their bags and get ready. Sara was very tidy. She put her clothes, toys and books in her bag. She also had a passport. It was a small book with her name and picture in it. She needed it to go on the plane. + +Ben was not tidy. He threw his clothes, toys and books all over the floor. He did not have a passport. He said he did not need it. He said he was a superhero and could fly by himself. Mom and Dad told him to stop being silly and pack his bag. They also told him to find his passport. They said they could not go on the trip without it. + +Ben did not listen. He kept playing and making a mess. He did not look for his passport. He hid it under his pillow. He thought it was a funny joke. He did not know that Sara saw him do it. She was angry. She did not like his joke. She wanted to go on the trip. She had a plan. + +The next day, they got in the car and drove to the airport. Mom and Dad checked their bags and passports. They gave Sara her passport. They asked Ben for his passport. He smiled and said he did not have it. He said he did not need it. He said he was a superhero and could fly by himself. Mom and Dad were not happy. They were worried. They said they had to find his passport or they would miss the plane. + +Sara said she knew where his passport was. She said she saw him hide it under his pillow. She said she took it and spread it on the floor. She said she did it because he was not tidy and he was not nice. She said she was sorry. She gave him his passport. Ben was shocked. He was sad. He said he was sorry too. He said he did not mean to make a joke. He said he wanted to go on the trip. He said he would be tidy and nice. + +Mom and Dad were relieved. They thanked Sara for telling the truth. They hugged Ben and said they forgave him. They said they loved him. They said they were proud of him for saying sorry. They said they were proud of both of them for being brave and kind. They said they were ready to go on the trip. They said they hoped they would have fun. They said they hoped they would learn new things. They said they hoped they would be happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big lamp with a shiny bulb on the table. Anna wants to touch the bulb, but Ben says no. + +"Don't touch the bulb, Anna. It is hot. It can hurt you," Ben says. + +"But I want to see how it feels. It looks so pretty," Anna says. + +She reaches for the bulb, but Ben stops her. He takes her hand and leads her to the couch. He gives her a soft pillow and a warm blanket. + +"Here, Anna. This is better. This is comfortable. You can hug the pillow and the blanket. They are not hot. They are nice," Ben says. + +Anna smiles and cuddles with the pillow and the blanket. She feels cozy and happy. She forgets about the bulb. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I like the pillow and the blanket. They are soft and fuzzy," Anna says. + +Ben smiles and hugs her. He is glad that she is safe and comfortable. He likes the lamp, but he likes his sister more. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have many toys in a big case. They can open the case and take out the toys they want. Sometimes they share the toys, and sometimes they fight over the toys. + +One day, Tom and Anna want to play with the same toy. It is a red car that can make noises. Tom says, "It is my car. I saw it first." Anna says, "No, it is my car. I like it more." They both pull the car and try to take it from each other. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She asks, "Why are you fighting over the car? Can't you play nicely?" Tom and Anna both say, "It is my car. The other one is lying." Mom looks at them and says, "That is not polite. You should not lie. Lying is bad. How can I know who is telling the truth?" + +Tom and Anna look at each other and feel sorry. They know they are both lying. They both like the car, but they also like each other. They decide to say sorry to Mom and to each other. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Tom. We were both lying. We can share the car. We can take turns. We can play together." + +Mom smiles and says, "That is very good. I am proud of you. You are polite and honest. You are good friends. You can play with the car and with the other toys. But remember to put them back in the case when you are done." Tom and Anna nod and hug Mom. They hug each other and say, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Anna. Thank you, Tom. We love you." They go back to play with the car and with the other toys. They are happy and have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a furry teddy bear that she loved very much. Ben had a box of stamps that he liked to stick on paper. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what the other had. + +"Can I see your stamps, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but only if I can see your bear, Lily," Ben said. + +They swapped their toys and looked at them. Lily liked the stamps. They had different colors and pictures. She wanted to stick one on her hand. Ben liked the bear. It was soft and cuddly. He wanted to hug it. + +But then, Lily saw that Ben was pinching the bear's ear. She did not like that. She thought Ben was hurting the bear. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are hurting my bear!" Lily shouted. + +"No, I'm not. I'm just playing with it," Ben said. + +"Yes, you are. Give it back to me!" Lily said. + +She reached for the bear, but Ben pulled it away. Lily got angry. She grabbed a stamp and pinched Ben's arm with it. + +"Ow! That hurts, Lily!" Ben cried. + +He dropped the bear and rubbed his arm. Lily picked up the bear and hugged it. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to hurt you. But you shouldn't pinch my bear," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt your bear. But you shouldn't pinch me with a stamp," Ben said. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They decided to say sorry and share their toys. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Can we be friends again?" Ben asked. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben. Yes, we can be friends again," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged. Then they played with the stamps and the bear together. They had fun and learned to be nice to each other. +Tom was a fat cat who liked to eat a lot. He liked to eat fish, milk, cheese, and sometimes even onion. He did not like to share his food with anyone. He was very greedy and selfish. + +One day, he saw a big onion in the garden. He wanted to eat it all by himself. He ran to the onion and bit it hard. But the onion was very strong and made his eyes water. He cried and spat out the onion. He did not like it at all. + +He heard a laugh behind him. It was Lily, a little mouse who lived in the garden. She saw Tom and the onion and thought it was funny. She said, "Hi, Tom. Why did you eat the onion? It is not good for cats. It is good for mice. I like onion. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Tom was angry and embarrassed. He did not want to share the onion with Lily. He did not like mice. He said, "No, I do not want to share. Go away, Lily. This is my onion. I will eat it later." + +Lily was sad and surprised. She said, "But, Tom, you do not like onion. You are wasting it. Why are you so mean? I just wanted to be your friend. I wanted to invite you to my home. I have cheese and nuts and berries. They are good for cats and mice. We can eat together and play together. Don't you want to have fun?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He was still hungry and the onion did not taste good. He looked at Lily and saw that she was cute and friendly. He felt sorry for being rude to her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I do not want the onion. You can have it. And I would like to be your friend. Can I still come to your home?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Of course, Tom. You can come to my home. I'm happy that you changed your mind. Come on, let's go. I will show you the way." + +Tom and Lily left the onion in the garden and walked together to Lily's home. They ate cheese and nuts and berries and had a lot of fun. They became good friends and learned to share and care. They also learned to avoid onions. They were too strong for cats and mice. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, she saw something new. It was a lizard. It had green skin and a long tail. It was very fast and wild. + +Lily wanted to catch the lizard. She ran after it and tried to grab it. But the lizard was too quick. It ran under a bush and hid. Lily followed it and looked under the bush. She saw the lizard's eyes shining in the dark. + +"Hello, lizard," Lily said. "Do you want to be my friend? I have some bread and cheese for you. Come out, please." + +The lizard did not answer. It was scared of Lily. It did not want to be her friend. It wanted to be free and wild. It waited for Lily to go away. + +But Lily did not go away. She reached under the bush and touched the lizard. The lizard felt Lily's hand and bit it. Lily screamed and pulled her hand back. It hurt a lot. She saw blood on her finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "Why did you do that, lizard? You are mean and wild. I don't like you anymore. Go away!" + +The lizard was glad. It ran out of the bush and away from Lily. It did not say sorry. It did not thank Lily for the bread and cheese. It did not care about Lily. It only cared about being free and wild. + +Lily ran to her mom and showed her the bite. Her mom hugged her and cleaned her finger. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. "But I don't like lizards anymore. They are mean and wild. They don't want to be my friends." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Lizards are not mean, Lily. They are just wild. They don't like to be caught or touched. They like to live in their own way. You have to respect them and leave them alone. Maybe then they will thank you for letting them be." +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and climb on the monkey bars. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big bike with a long chain. It has two seats and two pedals. It is shiny and colorful. Ben and Mia think it is attractive. + +"Wow, look at that bike!" Ben says. "It is so big and pretty. Can we ride it?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it belongs to someone. Maybe they will be angry if we touch it." + +Ben and Mia look around. They do not see anyone near the bike. They do not see a sign that says "Do not touch". They are curious and excited. They decide to try the bike. + +Ben and Mia run to the bike. They lean on it and feel the chain. It is cold and hard. They climb on the seats and put their feet on the pedals. They try to move the bike, but it is too heavy. They push and pull, but the bike does not move. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice says. Ben and Mia look up. They see a man standing next to the bike. He is wearing a helmet and a jacket. He looks angry. He is the owner of the bike. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They jump off the bike and say sorry. They did not mean to hurt the bike. They just wanted to see it. + +The man calms down. He sees that Ben and Mia are just kids. He is not angry anymore. He is nice. He tells them that the bike is a tandem bike. It is a bike for two people. He says that he likes to ride it with his friend. He says that the bike is attractive, but it is also expensive and delicate. He says that they should not touch it without permission. + +Ben and Mia understand. They say sorry again. They ask the man if he can show them how the bike works. The man smiles. He says yes. He invites them to sit on the bike with him. He teaches them how to pedal and steer. He takes them for a short ride around the park. Ben and Mia are happy. They think the bike is fun and cool. They thank the man for letting them try it. + +The man says goodbye. He tells them to be careful and respectful. He tells them to have fun in the park. He rides away on his bike. Ben and Mia wave to him. They go back to their own games. They still think the bike is attractive, but they also think the man is kind and generous. They learned something new today. They are glad they met him. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a big hose that they could turn on and off with a faucet. They liked to spray water on the flowers, the grass, and each other. + +One day, Tim had a new idea. He said to Mia, "Let's play a game. I will hide the faucet and you have to find it. If you find it, you can spray me. If you don't, I can spray you." + +Mia agreed. She closed her eyes and counted to ten. Tim ran to the back of the garden and hid the faucet behind a bush. He thought he was very clever. + +Mia opened her eyes and looked around. She saw the hose on the ground, but not the faucet. She followed the hose to the back of the garden. She saw the bush and heard a giggle. She knew Tim was there. + +She ran to the bush and pulled the faucet out. She tried to turn it on, but it was too tight. Tim had twisted it very hard. She could not spray him. She said, "Tim, this is not fair. You made the faucet too tight. I can't turn it on." + +Tim came out of the bush and laughed. He said, "I win. I win. You lose. You lose." He grabbed the faucet from Mia and turned it on. He sprayed her with water. She got wet and cold. She did not like it. + +She cried and ran to the house. She told Mom what Tim did. Mom was not happy. She said, "Tim, that was not nice. You should not make the faucet too tight. You should not spray Mia when she does not want to. You should say sorry to her and share the hose." + +Tim felt bad. He realized he had been mean to Mia. He said sorry to her and gave her the faucet. They played together again, but this time they took turns and had fun. They learned to be kind and fair. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to do many things together. They like to play with their toys, read books, and watch movies. Sometimes, they watch movies on the big TV in the living room. Sometimes, they watch movies on the small tablet in their bedroom. + +One day, Mom says, "We are going to the movie theater today. We are going to watch a new movie about animals. Do you want to come?" + +Ben and Lily are very happy. They say, "Yes, yes, yes! We want to come! We love animals!" + +Mom says, "OK, then. Let's get ready. We need to wear our coats and shoes. And we need to weigh ourselves." + +Ben and Lily are confused. They say, "Why do we need to weigh ourselves?" + +Mom says, "Because the movie theater has a special offer. If you weigh less than 20 pounds, you can get a free popcorn and a free juice. Isn't that nice?" + +Ben and Lily think that is very nice. They love popcorn and juice. They are very tasty. They run to the bathroom and stand on the scale. Ben weighs 19 pounds. Lily weighs 18 pounds. They are both very happy. They say, "Yay! We can get free popcorn and juice!" + +Mom says, "Good job, Ben and Lily. You are both very healthy and strong. Now, let's go to the movie theater and have some fun." + +Ben and Lily put on their coats and shoes. They hold Mom's hand and walk to the car. They are very excited to watch the movie about animals. And they are very excited to eat the popcorn and juice. They think it will be a very good day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, they are sick. They have red spots on their skin and they feel hot and itchy. Mom says they have chicken pox and they need to rest and take medicine. + +Mom brings them a spoon of medicine each. It is pink and sweet. Anna opens her mouth and swallows it. Ben makes a face and spits it out. He says he does not like it. It is yucky. + +Mom is not happy. She says Ben has to take his medicine or he will not get better. She tries to give him another spoon, but he turns his head away and pushes her hand. Some of the medicine spills on his shirt. + +"Ben, stop that!" Mom says. "You are making a mess. And you are being naughty. You have to listen to Mom. Medicine is good for you." + +Ben does not care. He says he does not want medicine. He wants to play. He grabs his toy truck and throws it at Anna. Anna cries. The truck hits her on the head and makes a bump. + +"Ow! Ben, that hurts!" Anna says. She rubs her head and wipes her tears. She is angry and sad. She does not like Ben. He is mean and fat. + +Mom picks up Anna and hugs her. She says she is sorry and she will make her feel better. She puts some ice on her bump and some cream on her spots. She says she loves her and she is a good girl. + +She looks at Ben and shakes her head. She says he has to say sorry to Anna and take his medicine. Or he will have to go to bed without his toys and his stories. + +Ben does not want that. He likes his toys and his stories. He feels bad for hurting Anna. He says he is sorry and he hugs her. He says he loves her and he is sorry. He opens his mouth and takes his medicine. He makes a face but he does not spit it out. + +Mom smiles and says he is a good boy. She says she loves him and she is proud of him. She puts some cream on his spots and wipes his shirt. She says they will both get better soon and they can play again. + +Anna and Ben feel better. They say thank you to Mom and they kiss her. They cuddle with their toys and their blankets. They listen to Mom's stories and they fall asleep. They dream of happy things. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to display their toys on the shelf and pretend they were in a museum. Lily had a doll, a teddy bear and a ball. Ben had a car, a train and a robot. + +"Look at my robot!" Ben said. "It can move and make noises. It is very cool." + +He pressed a button and the robot started to walk and beep. Lily was fearful of the robot. She thought it was scary and loud. She hid behind the couch and hugged her doll. + +"Ben, stop it!" Lily said. "Your robot is scary. I don't like it." + +Ben laughed and said, "Don't be silly, Lily. It is just a toy. It can't hurt you. Come and see. It is fun." + +He picked up the robot and brought it to the couch. He showed Lily how it worked and what it could do. He pointed to its eyes, its arms and its legs. + +"See, Lily? It is not scary. It is friendly. It can be your friend too. Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily looked at the robot. She saw that it was not scary. It was friendly. It smiled and waved at her. She felt brave and curious. She reached out and touched the robot. It felt smooth and cold. + +"Okay, Ben. I will play with it. It is cool. But can we also play with my doll and your train?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Sure, Lily. We can play with all our toys. We can display them on the shelf and make a big museum. It will be fun." + +Lily and Ben smiled and played with their toys. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and look at the ocean. The ocean is big and blue and makes a loud sound. + +Sara finds a long stick and shows it to Ben. "Look, Ben, I have a stick. I can cut the sand with it. Watch me!" She draws a line in the sand with the stick. + +Ben wants to play too. He looks for a stick, but he cannot find one. He sees a shell and picks it up. "I have a shell, Sara. I can cut the sand with it. Watch me!" He tries to draw a line in the sand with the shell, but it is too small and round. + +Sara laughs. "That is not a stick, Ben. That is a shell. You cannot cut the sand with a shell. You need a stick like mine. Here, you can have my stick. I will find another one." + +Ben smiles. "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I like your stick. It is long and strong. I can cut the sand with it. Watch me!" He draws a big circle in the sand with the stick. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They cut the sand with their sticks and make shapes and letters. Mom and Dad watch them and smile. They are proud of their children. They love the beach and the ocean. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a network of toy cars and trains. They make the cars and trains go on the tracks and roads. They have fun. + +One day, Tom finds a new toy. It is a toy gun. It can shoot foam balls. Tom thinks it is cool. He wants to show Lily. He says, "Look, Lily, I have a new toy. It can shoot balls. Do you want to try?" + +Lily looks at the toy gun. She does not like it. She thinks it is scary. She says, "No, Tom, I don't want to try. I don't like guns. They are loud and hurt. I like cars and trains. They are quiet and easy." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks guns are fun. He says, "Come on, Lily, don't be silly. Guns are not scary. They are fun. Watch, I will shoot the ball at the wall. It will not hurt. It will bounce back." + +Tom shoots the ball at the wall. The ball hits the wall and bounces back. But it does not bounce back to Tom. It bounces back to the network of toy cars and trains. It hits the cars and trains and makes them fall. The network is broken. Tom and Lily are sad. They say, "Oh no, our network is broken. We worked hard to make it. Now we have to fix it." + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Guns are not fun. They are bad. They break things. I should have listened to you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily is kind. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. We can fix our network together. But next time, please don't shoot your gun at our network. Let's play with cars and trains. They are fun and easy." +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor and make loud noises. One day, Tim found a new car in his toy box. It was orange and shiny. He liked it very much. + +"Look, Mia, I have a new car!" Tim said. "It is orange and shiny. It is the best car ever!" + +Mia looked at the car. She wanted it too. She had no orange car. She had a blue car, a red car, a green car, but no orange car. She felt angry and jealous. + +"Can I play with your car, Tim?" Mia asked. "Please, please, please?" + +"No, Mia, this is my car. You have your own cars. Go away!" Tim said. He held the car close to his chest. He did not want to share. + +Mia felt sad and mad. She waited for Tim to look away. Then she grabbed the car from his hands and ran away. Tim shouted and chased her. They ran around the room, knocking over toys and books. They did not see the big table in the corner. + +Mia ran into the table and fell down. The car flew out of her hands and hit the wall. It broke into pieces. The orange paint chipped off. The shiny parts cracked. The car was ruined. + +Tim saw the car and cried. He loved his car. He wanted to polish it and make it shiny again. But it was too late. The car was gone. He was very sad. + +Mia saw the car and cried too. She was sorry for what she did. She did not mean to break the car. She wanted to play with it and give it back. But it was too late. The car was gone. She was very sorry. + +They both cried and cried. They had no car to play with. They had no fun. They had a bad day. +Lily and Ben liked to collect things. They had a big box full of things they found in the yard, like rocks, leaves, feathers, and shells. Sometimes they traded things with each other, or gave them as gifts. + +One day, they saw a shiny thing in the barn. It was a necklace with a blue stone. Lily wanted it very much. She said to Ben, "Can I have it? It is so pretty!" + +Ben looked at the necklace. He liked it too. He said, "No, I want it. It is mine!" + +They both reached for the necklace, but it was too high. They tried to climb on a hay bale, but it was too slippery. They tried to use a stick, but it was too short. They tried to ask the cow, but it only mooed. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She said, "What are you doing in the barn? Come here, please." + +Lily and Ben ran to Mom. They told her about the necklace. Mom said, "That necklace is not yours. It is Grandma's. She left it here when she visited. It is very expensive. You should not touch it." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to collect it." + +Mom said, "I know you like to collect things, but you should only collect things that are yours, or that someone gives you. You should not take things that belong to someone else. That is not nice." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We will not do it again." + +Mom said, "That's good. Now, why don't you go and play with your own things? I have a surprise for you." + +Lily and Ben followed Mom. She gave them each a new book. They were very happy. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too. Now, go and read your books. Maybe you will learn some new words." +Sara was a girl who liked to draw. She drew many things, like flowers, animals, and houses. She used many colors and shapes to make her drawings original. She was proud of her drawings and showed them to her friends and family. + +One day, Sara had to go to school and take an exam. The exam was about drawing. The teacher gave Sara and the other children a paper and some crayons. She said, "You have to draw a picture of your family. You have 20 minutes. Start now." + +Sara was happy. She loved to draw her family. She started to draw her mom, her dad, her brother, and her dog. She used different colors and shapes to make them look original. She finished her drawing and looked at it. She smiled. + +She looked at the other children's drawings. They all looked the same. They used the same colors and shapes to draw their families. They looked boring. Sara thought, "My drawing is the best. It is original. I will get a good grade." + +She raised her hand and said, "Teacher, I am done. Can I show you my drawing?" The teacher nodded and walked to Sara's desk. She looked at Sara's drawing and frowned. She said, "Sara, this is not a good drawing. You did not follow the instructions. You have to draw your family as they are, not as you imagine them. You have to use realistic colors and shapes. This is not original. This is silly. You have to do it again." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She said, "But teacher, this is how I see my family. They are original. They are not boring. They are colorful and fun. I like my drawing. I don't want to do it again." + +The teacher shook her head and said, "Sara, you have to learn to follow the rules. You have to draw what I tell you to draw. You have to do it again. Or you will get a bad grade." + +Sara felt like crying. She did not want to do it again. She did not want to change her drawing. She did not want to get a bad grade. She did not know what to do. + +Then, she saw a boy sitting next to her. His name was Tom. He was new in the class. He had just moved to the town. He had no friends. He was shy. He had also finished his drawing. He had drawn his family in a different way. He had drawn them as superheroes. He had used bright colors and cool shapes. He had made them look original. He had also smiled at his drawing. + +Sara looked at Tom's drawing and liked it. She thought, "His drawing is original too. It is not boring. It is colorful and fun. He sees his family in a different way too. He is not afraid to be different. He is brave." + +She decided to introduce herself to Tom. She said, "Hi, I am Sara. I like your drawing. It is original. It is cool. You are good at drawing." + +Tom looked at Sara and smiled. He said, "Hi, I am Tom. Thank you. I like your drawing too. It is original. It is beautiful. You are good at drawing too." + +Sara and Tom became friends. They showed each other their drawings and talked about them. They liked each other's drawings and respected each other's views. They did not care what the teacher said. They did not change their drawings. They did not get a good grade. But they did not mind. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be original. Be yourself. Don't let others tell you how to be. Find friends who like you for who you are. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big box under a tree. It had a shiny paper and a red bow. Lily and Ben ran to the box. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is a present for us!" Ben said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was hard. They looked for something to cut the paper. They saw a knife on the table. It was sharp and shiny. + +"Look, a knife! We can use it to open the box!" Ben said. + +He took the knife and ran to the box. Lily followed him. + +"Be careful, Ben! The knife can hurt you!" Lily said. + +Ben did not listen. He tried to cut the paper with the knife. But he was not careful. He cut his finger. He dropped the knife and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Ben said. + +Lily saw blood on his finger. She was scared. She ran to the house and called their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help! Ben cut his finger with a knife!" Lily said. + +Mom heard Lily and came to the garden. She saw Ben crying and the knife and the box. She was angry and worried. + +"Ben, what did you do? Why did you take the knife? You know it is dangerous!" Mom said. + +She took Ben to the house and wrapped his finger with a bandage. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to open the box. I thought it was a present for us," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She looked at the box. It had a tag. It said: "To Mr. and Mrs. Smith, from your rich uncle Bob. Happy anniversary!" + +Mom smiled. She explained to Ben and Lily that the box was not for them. It was for their dad and her. Their uncle Bob was very rich and liked to send them expensive gifts. But the gifts were not as important as their family. + +"Ben, Lily, I love you very much. You are the best gifts I ever had. You don't need a knife to open them. You just need a hug and a kiss," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily hugged and kissed their mom. They said they were sorry for taking the knife and the box. They said they loved her too. + +Mom forgave them. She took them to the kitchen and gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and talked and laughed. They forgot about the box and the knife. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a big house with a fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"No, Lily," Tom said. "That is not our house. We should not go there. It is not nice." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the fence and climbed over it. Tom followed her. He did not want her to be alone. + +Inside the fence, there was a big dog. The dog was not happy to see them. It barked and growled. It had sharp teeth and claws. + +"Help, Tom!" Lily cried. "The dog is angry. It wants to hurt us." + +Tom was scared. He tried to get Lily and run away. But the dog was too fast. It bit Lily's leg and made her bleed. Tom screamed and kicked the dog. The dog let go of Lily and bit Tom's arm. + +The dog's owner heard the noise and came outside. He saw the dog and the children. He was very mad. + +"What are you doing here?" he yelled. "This is my house. You are not welcome. You are bad children. You made my dog angry. Go away!" + +He grabbed a stick and hit the dog. The dog whimpered and ran away. He hit the children too. He hit them hard and made them hurt more. + +Tom and Lily cried and begged him to stop. But he did not stop. He hit them until they could not move. Then he threw them over the fence and closed it. + +Tom and Lily lay on the ground. They were in pain. They could not get up. They could not go home. They could not see their family. They wished they had listened to Tom. They wished they had not gone to the big house. They wished they had stayed outside in the mild sun. But it was too late. They were sorry. They were very sorry. +Poppy is a big dog who likes to play. He has a ball that he can make bounce and roll. He likes to run after the ball and catch it in his mouth. He thinks he is very strong and fast. + +One day, Poppy sees a small cat in the garden. The cat is black and white and has a bell on its collar. Poppy thinks the cat is a toy and wants to play with it. He runs towards the cat and barks. + +"Meow!" the cat says. "Go away, big dog! You are scary and loud. You cannot play with me. I am not a toy." + +But Poppy does not listen. He thinks the cat is fun and tries to make it run. He chases the cat around the garden and jumps over the flowers. The cat is scared and angry. It hisses and scratches at Poppy. + +"Ow!" Poppy says. "That hurts! Why are you so mean? I just want to play." + +The cat does not care. It wants to be left alone. It climbs up a tree and stays there. Poppy cannot reach the cat. He is sad and confused. He does not understand why the cat does not like him. + +"Poppy, come here!" a voice says. It is Poppy's owner, a little girl. She has seen what happened and wants to help. She hugs Poppy and says, "I'm sorry, Poppy. The cat is not a toy. The cat is a pet. The cat does not want to play with you. You have to be gentle and quiet with the cat. Then maybe the cat will be your friend." + +Poppy looks at the girl and wags his tail. He likes the girl. She is kind and sweet. She gives him his ball and says, "Let's play, Poppy. You are a good dog. You are strong and fast. But you have to be careful and nice with other animals. OK?" + +Poppy barks and nods. He understands. He is happy to play with the girl and his ball. He does not bother the cat anymore. He hopes the cat will come down and be his friend one day. He thinks the cat is pretty and cute. He thinks the cat has a nice bell. He thinks the cat is strong and brave. Just like him. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play near the river. There was a bridge over the river that they could cross to go to the other side. Sometimes they saw ducks and fish in the water and threw bread for them. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a fight. Tom said Lily was silly and Lily said Tom was mean. They did not want to play together anymore. They each went to one side of the bridge and sat down, looking away from each other. + +After a while, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big truck coming over the bridge. The truck was too heavy for the bridge and it made the bridge shake and crack. Tom and Lily were scared. They wanted to run away, but they were trapped on their sides of the bridge. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. But no one heard them. The truck driver did not see them either. He kept driving over the bridge, making it worse. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for their fight. They wished they were friends again. They reached out their hands to each other, but they were too far apart. + +"Tom, I'm sorry I called you mean. You are my friend," Lily said. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I called you silly. You are my friend too," Tom said. + +They smiled at each other and hoped the bridge would not break. They prayed for someone to help them. + +Just then, they saw a police car coming. The police officer saw the truck and the bridge and the children. He turned on his siren and his lights and stopped the truck. He got out of his car and ran to the bridge. He saw Tom and Lily holding hands and crying. + +"Don't worry, kids. I'm here to help you. The bridge is very difficult, but I will get you out of here," he said. + +He carefully walked over the bridge and picked up Tom and Lily. He carried them to his car and drove them to safety. He called their parents and told them what happened. + +Tom and Lily hugged each other and thanked the police officer. They learned their lesson. They decided to never fight again and to always be kind to each other. They were happy to be friends again. They knew that friends are more important than bridges. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They observe many things there: birds, flowers, swings, slides. One day, they see a big pile of junk near the fence. They are curious and go closer. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +"It is junk. Old things that people do not want," Ben says. + +They look at the junk. They see cans, bottles, papers, clothes, toys. Some of the junk is dirty and broken. Some of the junk is shiny and pretty. + +"Can we take some of the junk?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe. But we have to ask mom and dad first," Ben says. + +They run to their parents, who are sitting on a bench. They tell them about the junk and ask if they can have some. + +Mom and dad look at the junk. They shake their heads. + +"No, you cannot have the junk. It is not safe. It might have germs or sharp edges. It might belong to someone else. It is not fair to take what is not yours," mom says. + +"But some of the junk is nice. Like this doll and this car. They are not dirty or broken. They are just old. Can we have them, please?" Anna says. + +Dad looks at the doll and the car. He smiles. + +"Well, maybe you can have them. But only if you ask the person who put the junk there. Maybe they are giving it away. Maybe they are waiting for someone to pick it up. You have to be polite and respectful," dad says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They run to the fence. They see a man with a truck. He is loading the junk into the truck. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can we have this doll and this car?" Anna asks. + +The man looks at them. He smiles. + +"Sure, you can have them. They are old toys that I found in my attic. I was going to throw them away. But if you like them, you can have them. They are yours," the man says. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very kind," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben hug the doll and the car. They are happy. They run back to their parents. They show them their new toys. + +"Look, mom and dad. We have a doll and a car. The man gave them to us. He said they are ours," Anna says. + +Mom and dad hug them. They are proud. + +"That is wonderful, Anna and Ben. You did a good job. You observed the junk. You asked before you took. You were fair and polite. You are good children," mom says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They play with their new toys in the park. They observe many things there: birds, flowers, swings, slides. And they observe that they are happy. +Mia and Ben were twins who liked to play 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 proud of their snowman. + +"Let's go inside and have some cocoa," Mia said. "It's very cold." + +"Okay," Ben said. "But we have to come back and say goodbye to our snowman. He might get lonely." + +They ran inside and asked their mom for some cocoa. She poured them two mugs of hot chocolate and gave them some marshmallows. They drank their cocoa and felt warm and cozy. + +"Can we go back to our snowman now?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," their mom said. "It's getting dark and there might be some animals outside." + +Mia and Ben put on their coats and boots and went outside. They saw their snowman standing in the snow. He looked happy to see them. + +"Hello, snowman," Mia said. "We came to say goodbye. We'll see you tomorrow." + +"Goodbye, snowman," Ben said. "We hope you have a good night." + +They hugged their snowman and turned to go back inside. But then they heard a loud growl behind them. They turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and wanted the carrot nose and the buttons. He roared and walked towards the snowman. + +Mia and Ben were very scared. They screamed and ran inside. They slammed the door and locked it. They hugged their mom and told her what they saw. + +"Don't worry, my darlings," their mom said. "The bear won't hurt you. He just wants some food. Maybe he'll leave our snowman alone." + +But they heard a loud crunch outside. The bear had bitten off the snowman's nose and eyes. He ate them and licked his lips. He looked for more food, but he didn't find any. He was still hungry and angry. He decided to leave and look for something else. + +Mia and Ben peeked through the window and saw their snowman. He had no nose and no eyes. He looked very sad and cold. They felt sorry for their snowman. They wished they could give him a new nose and new eyes. + +"Maybe we can fix him tomorrow," Mia said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But I don't think he'll ever be the same." +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the famous lion, who was big and strong and had a loud roar. + +"Can we measure the lion, mom?" Lily asked. She had a tape measure in her backpack. She liked to measure things. + +"Maybe, but you have to be careful," mom said. "The lion is not a toy. He can be angry and dangerous." + +They got to the zoo and saw many animals. They saw monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and penguins. They measured some of them with the tape measure. They had fun. + +Then they came to the lion's cage. The lion was sleeping on a rock. He looked very big and furry. + +"Wow, he is so big!" Ben said. "Can we measure him, Lily?" + +Lily nodded. She took out the tape measure and walked closer to the cage. She wanted to see how long the lion was. + +But she did not see the sign that said "Do not get too close". She did not hear mom and dad calling her to stop. She did not notice the lion opening his eyes and growling. + +Suddenly, the lion jumped up and roared. He ran to the cage and tried to bite Lily. Lily was scared and dropped the tape measure. She ran back to mom and dad. + +The lion was angry and kept roaring. He shook the cage and made a lot of noise. Everyone at the zoo was scared and ran away. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that they should not bother the animals at the zoo. They learned that they should listen to mom and dad. They learned that the lion was not a toy. He was a wild animal. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they see a big toy store. They want to go inside and look at the toys. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Lila asks her mom. + +"Sure, but we have to be careful. Some toys are very expensive. That means they cost a lot of money. We can only buy one toy each, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be good," Ben says. + +Lila and Ben run inside the toy store. They see many toys. They see dolls, trains, puzzles, books, and more. They have a hard time choosing. They want to buy everything. + +Lila sees a big teddy bear. She loves teddy bears. She picks it up and hugs it. She looks at the price tag. It says ten dollars. She thinks that is a lot of money. + +"Look, Ben. I found a teddy bear. It is so soft and cute. But it is very expensive. It costs ten dollars. Do you think Mom will let me buy it?" Lila asks Ben. + +Ben looks at the teddy bear. He likes it too. He wants to make Lila happy. He has an idea. + +"I have a plan, Lila. You can buy the teddy bear. I will buy something cheaper. Then we can share. You can play with my toy, and I can play with your teddy bear. How does that sound?" Ben says. + +Lila smiles. She thinks Ben is very nice. She trusts him. She thinks he is a good friend. + +"That sounds great, Ben. Thank you. You are very kind. What toy do you want to buy?" Lila says. + +Ben looks around. He sees a small car. He likes cars. He picks it up and looks at the price tag. It says two dollars. He thinks that is a good price. + +"I want to buy this car. It is fast and cool. It costs two dollars. That is not a lot of money. Do you like it?" Ben says. + +Lila nods. She likes the car too. She thinks it is fun. + +"I like it, Ben. It is a nice car. Let's go and pay, okay?" Lila says. + +They go to the cashier. They pay for their toys. Mom is proud of them. She thinks they are smart and generous. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Good job, Lila and Ben. You made good choices. You bought toys that you like and that you can share. You are good friends. I love you," Mom says. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They love their toys and their mom. They go home and play together. They share their toys and their stories. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of junk near their house. It had old toys, clothes, cans and boxes. Lily and Ben wanted to see what was in the junk. They ran to the pile and started to dig. + +"Look, I found a doll!" Lily said, holding a dirty and torn doll. + +"Yuck, that's not a doll, that's trash!" Ben said, throwing a can at the doll. + +Lily was sad and angry. She threw the doll back at Ben. They started to fight and throw junk at each other. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Slippery when wet!" + +It had rained the night before, and the junk was wet and slippery. Lily and Ben slipped and fell on the junk. They hurt themselves and got dirty. They cried and called for their mom. + +Mom came and saw them. She was not happy. She helped them get up and took them inside. She cleaned their wounds and clothes. She scolded them for playing with junk and fighting. + +"You should not play with junk, it is dirty and dangerous. You could get sick or hurt. And you should not fight with each other, you are twins and you should love and help each other. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry and hugged each other. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They learned their lesson. They never played with junk or fought again. They played with their own toys and shared them. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they see Mom make coffee in the kitchen. They want to try it too. + +"Mom, can we have coffee?" Tom asks. + +"No, coffee is for grown-ups. It is hot and bitter. You can have milk or juice." Mom says. + +"But we want to learn what coffee tastes like." Lily says. + +Mom shakes her head. "Coffee is not good for you. It can make you jittery and keep you awake. Maybe when you are older, you can have a sip." + +Tom and Lily are not happy. They wait until Mom goes to the bathroom. Then they sneak into the kitchen. They see the coffee pot on the counter. They climb on a chair and reach for it. + +"Be careful, Tom. It is heavy." Lily says. + +"I got it, I got it." Tom says. He lifts the pot and pours some coffee into two cups. He gives one to Lily and takes one for himself. + +They smell the coffee. It does not smell good. They make faces. + +"Let's try it anyway." Tom says. He takes a sip. He spits it out. "Yuck! It is hot and bitter. I don't like it." + +Lily takes a sip too. She spits it out. "Me neither. It is awful." + +They put the cups down. They see that they have spilled some coffee on the counter and the floor. It is wet and brown. They hear Mom coming back. + +"Oh no, we are in trouble." Tom says. + +"Quick, let's hide." Lily says. + +They run to the living room and hide behind the couch. They hope Mom will not see the mess. They have learned that coffee is not for them. They wish they had listened to Mom. +Anna loved to dance. She danced every day in her room, with her dolls and her teddy bear. She danced to the songs on the radio, or to the tunes in her head. She danced when she was happy, and when she was sad. + +One day, she saw a calendar on the wall. It had pictures of different animals for each month. She liked the animals, and wanted to learn their names. She asked her mom, who was busy in the kitchen. + +"Mom, what is this animal?" she pointed to the calendar. + +"That is a giraffe, Anna. It has a very long neck and spots on its fur." + +"And this one?" she pointed to another picture. + +"That is a penguin, Anna. It lives in a very cold place and slides on the ice." + +Anna liked the giraffe and the penguin. She decided to dance like them. She stretched her neck and arms like the giraffe, and waddled and flapped like the penguin. She had so much fun, she did not notice that her dress was getting filthy from the dust and the crayons on the floor. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, when she saw her. "You are filthy! You need a bath right now!" + +"But mom, I was dancing like the animals!" Anna protested. + +"You can dance after you are clean, Anna. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. Maybe we can find some more animals on the shampoo bottles." her mom said, smiling. + +Anna followed her mom, still holding the calendar. She hoped there would be a monkey or a lion on the shampoo bottles. She liked to dance like them, too. +Lily and Tom were making a pie with Mom. They had flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and a big orange pumpkin. Mom cut the pumpkin and gave some pieces to Lily and Tom. "You can add the pumpkin to the pie," she said. + +Lily and Tom took the pumpkin pieces and put them in a bowl. They used a spoon to mash them. Lily liked to mash the pumpkin. It was soft and squishy. Tom liked to taste the pumpkin. It was sweet and yummy. + +But then Tom saw something on the table. It was a bottle of ketchup. Tom liked ketchup. He put it on everything. He thought it would make the pumpkin pie better. He took the bottle and squeezed some ketchup into the bowl. + +Lily saw what Tom did and shouted. "No, Tom, no! You can't add ketchup to the pumpkin pie! That's terrible! Mom will be mad!" + +Tom looked at Lily and said. "Why not? Ketchup is good. It makes everything red. Red is my favorite color." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They did not see Mom coming back to the kitchen. Mom saw the bowl of pumpkin and ketchup and gasped. "What have you done?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom stopped arguing and looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They knew they had made a mistake. They said together. "We're sorry, Mom. We wanted to help. But Tom added ketchup to the pumpkin pie." + +Mom sighed and smiled. She hugged Lily and Tom. "It's okay, my loves. I know you tried to help. But ketchup is not for pumpkin pie. It's for hot dogs and fries. Let's make a new pie with fresh pumpkin. And maybe we can have some ketchup later." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But Ben was not careful. He ran too fast and fell down. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. He cried and cried. + +Lily ran to him and said, "Don't cry, Ben. I will help you." She took a bandage from her backpack and put it on his knee. "There, now it will get better," she said. + +But Ben was still sad. He said, "I want to go home. I want to see Mommy." + +Lily said, "OK, let's go home. Maybe Mommy will have a treat for us." + +They walked to the bus stop and waited for the bus. Soon, they saw an enormous bus arrive. It was yellow and had many windows. It looked like a big banana. + +Lily and Ben got on the bus and found a seat. They looked out the window and saw many things. They saw cars, trees, birds and people. They felt better and smiled. + +They said to each other, "We had a fun day. We are brave and strong. We are good friends." +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. But Lily had a special toy that she loved more than anything. It was a shiny necklace with a heart-shaped lock. Her grandma gave it to her for her birthday. + +"Can I see your necklace, Lily?" Tom asked. He liked shiny things too. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very value to me," Lily said. She took off her necklace and handed it to Tom. + +Tom looked at the necklace and saw the lock. He wondered what was inside. He tried to open it, but it was too hard. He pulled and twisted, but the lock did not move. + +"Stop it, Tom! You will break it!" Lily cried. She grabbed the necklace from Tom and put it back on. She was angry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to see what was inside," Tom said. He felt bad for hurting Lily's feelings. + +"There is nothing inside. It is just a lock. But it is still value to me. Grandma said it means love and friendship. You are my friend, Tom, but you have to be gentle with my things," Lily said. + +"I understand, Lily. I am sorry. I will be gentle next time. Can we still play?" Tom asked. + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. She smiled and nodded. They hugged and made up. They were tired from playing, so they decided to lie down on the couch and watch some cartoons. They were happy to be friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Ben have fun together. + +One day, they want to play with the same toy. It is a red truck. Lily says, "It is my turn. I saw it first." Ben says, "No, it is my turn. I want it now." They pull the truck from each other. They quarrel. They are not happy. + +A big boy comes to the sandbox. He sees the red truck. He says, "This is a nice toy. I will take it." He grabs the truck from Lily and Ben. He runs away. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. + +A dog sees the big boy. The dog likes to chase things. He barks. He runs after the big boy. The big boy is scared. He drops the truck. He runs away. The dog picks up the truck. He brings it back to Lily and Ben. He wags his tail. He is a good dog. He is dependable. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug the dog. They say, "Thank you, dog. You are our friend." They share the truck. They play together. They are friends again. They smile. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Frank. Frank loved fashion. He loved fancy hats and shiny shoes. But now, Frank wanted something different - he wanted green! + +So, Frank went for a hop down to the pond. He was looking for the perfect green thing. After a while, he found it! He saw a big green leaf floating in the pond. + +Frank hopped onto the leaf and he started to soak. He liked being all wet in the pond. It was so cool and refreshing. + +Soon, Frank hopped back out of the water, with his big green leaf. He put it on his head, and it was the perfect green fashion accessory. He strutted off happily! +There was once a little girl called Lucy. She was always very cheerful. One day Lucy wanted to explore inside her closet. She opened the door to find something special - a new toy! It was red, green and yellow. Lucy knew it belonged to her and she was very excited. + +She took the toy out of the closet and ran around the house, feeling very happy. She showed the toy to her parents and they laughed and told her it was a special present just for her. + +Lucy was very pleased and hugged her toy. She promised to keep it safe in her closet, but first wanted to take it outside. She ran out into the garden and played with the toy in the sunshine. It was a cheerful day and she felt like she belonged. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They were both three years old, and wanted to do something special together. So they decided to decorate a house! + +They started with a big white house, and put colourful spots all around. They put stripes on the windows and stars on the door. Then, suddenly, a big fog rolled in. It was so thick, they could not see the house anymore! + +Jack and Jill were feeling a bit dizzy, so they decided to go back inside. But then they had an idea. They decided to use the fog to decorate the house! They waved their arms around, blowing the fog away to one side and the other. Slowly, the fog was turned into a big pattern around the house. + +When they were finished, they beamed proudly at each other. They had decorated a house with fog - and it looked amazing! +Once upon a time there was a good girl called Fran. She was the best of friends with a very naughty boy called Tim. + +Fran was always trying to show Tim the right way to do things, but he never listened and never followed the rules. One day Fran got very angry with Tim and told him that he needed to follow the law. + +Tim just laughed and said he was not going to do it. Fran became so upset that she started to weep. + +But then something wonderful happened. Tim suddenly stopped and told Fran that he was sorry and he would listen. Tim promised that he would always try to do what was right and he kept that promise. + +Fran was so glad that Tim had chosen the original and good behaviour. From then on, Tim and Fran were always best of friends. + +The End. +Susie and her dad were walking along the beach. Susie saw a barrel on the sand. She asked her dad what it was. Her dad said it was a barrel and it had some fish inside. + +Susie wanted to see the fish, so her dad opened the barrel. When he opened it, all the fish came out! They were fast and they twisted and twisted in the sand. Susie ran after them and tried to catch them. + +But the fish were too fast. Even when Susie was running as fast as she could, the fish were even faster! Eventually they all disappeared, and Susie wasn't able to catch any of them. + +But Susie and her dad had a lot of fun chasing the fish! Susie laughed and laughed, and when the fish were all gone, Susie and her dad put the empty barrel back on the beach. +Once upon a time, there lived a small bird. Whenever the bird was feeling troubled, it would fly up over the sky and call out to the sunflower. The sunflower would wave its petals up and down, and it always made the bird feel much better. + +One day, the bird told the sunflower how lonely and troubled it felt, and the sunflower advised the bird to seek help from his friends and family. The bird knew that the sunflower was right and so it flew back home. + +When the bird arrived home, it shared how it was feeling with its friends, family and neighbours. They listened carefully and worked together to help the bird feel better. + +The bird was so happy to have all of that support, and it thanked the sunflower for giving it such good advice. + +The moral of this story is that when things seem too difficult, it's always a good idea to talk to someone you trust, as they might be able to help. +Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to eat yummy food, but sometimes he ate too much, and his stomach felt quite full. One day, he decided to go on a walk to burn some of the food he just ate. + +On his way, Bob saw a bear named Bill. Bill was playing a fair game. According to the game rules, the winner could get a special prize. Bob was very excited and decided to join the game. + +They both chose their pieces and soon the game was ready to start. But before they started, Bill said to Bob, “Hey, buddy, why don’t we set a goal? Whoever completes the game first will get a special prize!†+ +Bob thought for a bit. He realized that he was in a race with himself, and if he finished the game first, he could get the prize. So he said, “Yes, that’s fair!†+ +After several minutes, Bob won the game and he got the prize. He was very happy and his stomach was not very full anymore. + +Through this story, we can learn that it is important to set goals for ourselves so that we are always motivated to finish what we start. After all, our goals will not just help us feel accomplished, they can even reward us with prizes. +Mandy was in a hurry. She was excited because today was a special day. She had just been to the shop and bought an ice-cream. It was her very own unique ice-cream. + +As she walked home, she started to eat the delicious ice-cream. But she stopped when she heard someone else’s voice. It was her little brother. + +“Can I have some of your ice-cream, please?†he asked. + +Mandy smiled. She knew it wouldn’t be a good idea to hurry and eat all of it. + +“Yes, you can,†she said. She quickly shared her unique ice-cream with her little brother. He was so happy. + +Mandy smiled. She was glad she was generous and shared her ice-cream. She was certain that today was a special day! +Mom and Dad took Mike and Jane on a fun trip. They all felt cheerful as they stepped out of the car. + +Mike and Jane saw some butterflies dancing in the air and laughed. They smelled the sweet flowers and listened to the birds singing. + +They played tag in the grass and collected stones from the river. They saw a big tree and climbed it together. + +Mom and Dad bought ice cream for the kids. They shared it and enjoyed the delicious taste. + +On the drive back home, everyone was happy. They had a great time and were looking forward to the next trip. They talked about all the fun adventures they had and Mom and Dad smiled. It was a cheerful day for everyone! +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen. Dad was making a big, juicy sandwich. He put some butter and jam on the bread and began to shake the jar of jam. The jar was very sticky and suddenly it flew out of Dad's hands. Mum gasped, she knew it was going to be messy. The jam went everywhere, it splattered all over the counter, the chairs and the floor. Mum and Dad looked at each other and Mum started to laugh. + +They both got down on the floor to clean up the mess. Dad got a cloth and started to wipe up the jam while Mum scraped it off the chairs. They both worked hard and soon the mess was cleaned up. + +When they were finished, Mum and Dad were tired but happy. They made another sandwich and ate it with a big cup of tea. Then, Mum hugged Dad and said, "Let's not shake that jar of jam again!" +Mack had been walking for what seemed forever, but he was determined to find the source of the modest shock he had been feeling in the air. Finally, he saw the source that he had been searching for - a rotting tree stump. Even from a distance, he could see that it was covered in buzzing bugs and slimy green goo. + +As he cautiously made his way towards the stump, Mack felt a shiver run up his spine. He knew that if he got too close, he might get a nasty shock. But Mack heard a voice calling and he realized that it was coming from the stump. He stepped closer and said, "Hello?" + +The voice replied, "Don't be scared! I'm scared of the bugs and the shock too, but I'm too small to move." + +Mack looked closely at the stump and saw a tiny critter no bigger than his hand. "It's ok, little one. You can come out, I won't let anything bad happen." + +The critter, thankful for the offer, slowly wobbled out of the stump. Its modest body was shaking from the shock that it had felt, but Mack knew the little critter would be just fine. +Once there was a little bird, who loved to soar in the sky. He was the happiest when he was away from the nest, having an adventure. But one day, as he was soaring, he noticed one of his friends carrying an interesting toy. + +He swooped down and tried to get the toy away from his friend. But the other bird was too strong and the little bird had to let go. He flew away, feeling sad and frustrated. + +He followed his friend to a big tree, and noticed his friend handing his toy to a deaf bird that was perched on the tree. The little bird suddenly understood why his friend was so keen to keep the toy, it was a present for someone special. + +The little bird felt much better and decided to share his food with the deaf bird. From then on, the little bird remembered the lesson he learnt - generosity can help bring joy to others! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Pete. Every day he loved to look up and see the clouds in the sky. One day, Pete asked his mom, "Mom, what can I learn from the clouds?" + +His mom smiled and told Pete, "The clouds can teach you to be fair." + +Pete was excited to learn and asked, "What do you mean?" + +His mom answered, "Just like in the sky, when you look up at the clouds, there's sunshine, rain and wind. That's fair - every kind of weather has its turn. You can learn to be fair too - just like the clouds. If you play with your friends, it's important to take turns and make sure everyone gets a chance - that's being fair." + +Pete smiled and said, "I can do that! I can be fair like the clouds in the sky!" + +His mom nodded and said, "That's right, Pete. You can be fair like the clouds!" + +And from then on, every time Pete looked up at the clouds in the sky, he remembered to be warm, kind and fair to all his friends. +Once upon a time a boy and his mommy were going on an adventure in the car. The mommy asked the boy, “Do you think we will come to the traffic soon?†+ +The boy's eyes lit up as he eagerly nodded his head. They drove on and on, until they finally saw the traffic lights. The traffic was going so slow, but the boy was patient. Suddenly, the lights changed to green and the mommy said, “We can come now!†+ +The boy put his hands up in the air and cheered, “Yay! The traffic is clear!†+ +The mommy and the boy drove towards their adventure, feeling excited for what was to come. +Once there was a girl called Ruby. She loved adventure, and wanted to go on one. Her parents permitted her to go for a short walk in the forest. + +She looked around at all the beautiful orange-hued trees and foliage. She filled her lungs with fresh air, discovering the beauty of nature. + +Ruby walked along the path with a smile on her face, when she noticed a large orange owl perched atop a branch above her. She reached out her hand to pet him, but he flew away with a loud hoot. + +Ruby laughed, and as she watched him go, a friendly squirrel scampered out of the bushes. He chirped, "Do you want to join me on a forest adventure?" + +Excited, Ruby agreed and followed the squirrel away. Together they explored, discovering all sorts of exciting things. The day passed quickly and when it was time to go home, Ruby thanked the squirrel for his kindness and friendship. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very excited. She had just been given a box of paints and a brush, and she wanted to use them right away. + +So she went out into her garden and found a big bush. Then she started to paint it. She looked very happy as she splashed bright colours all over the bush. When she was done it looked almost like a rainbow. + +And the little girl was so excited to see what it looked like. She thought it was even better than she had imagined, and she couldn't help but want to paint some more. + +So she went off to find more things to paint. And that's how she spent the rest of the day - being creative, painting things, and having lots and lots of fun! +Max was feeling very anxious. He was walking in the park and noticed a sandwich on the ground. He was nervous because he didn't know who it belonged to. So he looked around but couldn't see anyone. He crept closer to the sandwich and picked it up. He looked around again to make sure no-one had seen him, but he noticed a man with a frown on his face walking towards him. He felt very scared and began to run away. He didn't stop running until he reached home. After he arrived, he opened the sandwich and noticed it had his name written on it. He realized the man in the park had been looking for him, and the sandwich belonged to him. He felt very relieved it had been his all along. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa woke up one morning with a tickle in her nose. She tried to ignore it, but it kept getting worse and worse. Suddenly, she let out a big "ACHOO!" - she had sneezed. + +After she sneezed, her nose still felt all itchy and she wanted to scratch it. Then she noticed the smell. What was that smell? It was smelly. + +She heard her mom coming and she knew she had to act fast. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed a tissue. She blew her nose, but the smell was still there. + +Just then, her mom came in. She asked Lisa, "What's wrong?" Lisa replied, "My nose's all itchy and smelly!" Lisa's mom smiled and said, "Here, use this tissue and take a deep sniff. That smell should go away soon!" + +And it did! Lisa was so happy, she let out a big smile. From that day on, Lisa kept her tissue box next to her bed and always remembered to blow her nose whenever she started to feel itchy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together and were always happy. But one day, their toys were broken and so they were very sad. + +The friends wanted to fix the broken toys, so they tried. But they couldn't fix them. They tried to repair the toys all day, but nothing worked. + +Finally, they had to give up. They looked at their broken toys in silence. They were so sad. + +The friends knew that no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't repair the broken toys. All that was left was silence. They had learned a hard lesson and there was no happy ending. +John and his mom were walking in the park. John saw a big round rock and he wanted to keep it. His mom said that it was too heavy for him, but John insisted. He wanted to keep the round rock. + +John's mom said, "John, it's too big and heavy for you. Let's find something else you can take home." + +John shook his head and said, "No, I want the round rock!" He hugged the rock tightly and smiled. + +John's mom sighed and said, "Alright, but it's very lucky you have strong arms. Can you carry the round rock the whole way home?" + +John smiled and nodded. He lifted the rock onto his back and began to walk. As he walked, John was very proud that he was strong enough to carry the big round rock home. +Once upon a time there was a town. Every day in the town, people did regular things. One day something special happened in the town. + +First, a big bird flew over the town. Then, it stopped and held something small in its beak. The people in the town were surprised. + +The bird put the small thing down in the town. Then, it flew away. When the people came closer, they saw it was a puppy! His fur was soft and he was cute. + +Everyone was happy. They held the puppy and hugged it. All the people in the town said: "Let’s take the puppy home!" So they did - and they took good care of him. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there were two curious sea creatures living near the ocean. One day, one of them said, "I bet I can swim to the other side of the ocean!" The other creature replied, "That's too far. You'll never succeed." + +The first creature didn't want to give up. He started swimming and soon he was quite far from the shore. He swam and swam and swam until he was very tired. Just when he thought he couldn't swim any further, he saw the other side of the ocean. He kept swimming with all his might and soon he arrived. + +When the other sea creature saw him, he was amazed. He said, "You really did it! You really succeeded!" The first creature was very happy and he said, "It was worth it!" +Once upon a time there lived a man named Tom. Tom liked to take long walks down a special road. This road was very modern because it was smooth and shiny. + +One day, Tom decided to take an extra long walk, down the same road. As he walked, something amazing happened. Suddenly, the road started to rise high into the sky. Tom was so surprised, he kept on walking until he rose into the clouds. + +Tom continued walking until he reached an amazing gate. After a few steps, he realized that he was standing in front of a big castle. Tom was so excited! He opened the gate and stepped inside. + +Tom had a wonderful day exploring the castle, and when it was time to go home heading back down the same modern road. As he walked and the road came closer to the ground, he felt happy - he had had the most amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a pirate. He had been out on the sea for a long time and he was exhausted. He was very uncomfortable and he wanted to find land so he could rest. + +Finally, the pirate found a small island and he decided to dock there. He started to load up his boat with supplies from the island. He got some fruit and some blankets. + +At the same time, a tidal wave was approaching the island. It quickly came close to the pirate and he realized he was not going to be able to escape it. He was very scared and he quickly tried to load the Boat up with more supplies, but it was too late. The wave crashed into the island and the pirate was last seen being swept away. + +The pirate never made it back home. He was never seen again. The end. +Kelly and her dad were on a walk together. Kelly saw a bottle on the ground. She picked it up and asked her dad, "Is this a good bottle?" Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, it is a good bottle. We can listen the birds singing with it." + +Kelly went to the riverbank looking for the birds. When she heard the singing, she put the bottle to her ear and listened. She heard the beautiful sound and laughed. + +Dad said, "See, the bottle is reliable. You can listen to the birds singing with it any time!" Kelly thought it was really fun, and happily kept the bottle with her always. Whenever she felt sad, she would pick up the bottle and listen, then feel happy again. + +From then on, the bottle was Kelly's special, reliable friend. +Once upon a time there was a mighty elephant. He loved to bounce and explore the world around him. One day the elephant went to the forest. He bounced up and down, enjoying the sunshine on his skin. + +Suddenly, he saw a delicious dessert in a bush. He was delighted and excitedly bounced towards it. As he got closer, he noticed a voice. Looking around, he saw a small bunny. "Hey there, elephant," said the bunny. "This dessert is mine! You can't have it!" + +The elephant was disappointed. But he was also mighty and had an idea. "How about I bounce this dessert over to you? Then we can both enjoy it together!" he suggested. + +The bunny was very pleased with the idea and agreed. So the elephant bounced the dessert over to the bunny. They both enjoyed it while they chatted and laughed. It was the best dessert they ever had! +Harry the elephant was hungry. He looked around the kitchen, but there was nothing to eat. His tummy grumbled and he sighed. He opened the fridge, but it was empty. With a sad look on his face, he asked his mom. + +"Mom, what can I eat?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I have something special for you. Let me open it up." + +She opened the cupboard and pulled out a delicious sandwich! Harry's eyes lit up and he smiled. + +"Yay! Can I eat it now?" Harry asked. + +"Yes, it's all yours. Enjoy!" said Mom. + +Harry happily took the sandwich, and he opened it. It was full of his favorite things. He took a big bite and smiled. His tummy was happy, and he was full. +Once upon a time there was a lucky girl named Abbie. She was always smiling, and liked to play outside. + +One day Abbie went on an adventure. She walked to the west and found a drink. It was red, cold and smelled really weird. She had never tasted a drink like it before. + +A minute later Abbie had finished her drink. She felt happy and lucky that she had found it. She thanked the west for the special drink before walking away. + +Abbie kept walking and soon the sun went down. She was very tired, but happy from her luck. She arrived home safely knowing the secret of the special drink was hers alone. +One day, John and his mom went to the park. John was 3 years old and very excited to go outside. He looked around and saw a big spot in the park. He asked his mom what it was. + +"That's the sand pit," Mom said. "Let's go see it." + +John and Mom walked to the sand pit. John filled up a bucket with sand and started to make a sand castle. He watched with delight as the castle started to take shape. + +Suddenly,John heard a loud cry. He looked up and saw a little girl with a hurt arm. Tears filled the girl's eyes. + +John's mom rushed over and hugged the girl. "Are you okay, Sweetie?" she asked. + +The girl sniffed and said, "Yes." + +John's mom helped the girl to a nearby bench and then went to get a tissue. John watched carefully as Mom helped the girl. Then Mom kissed John's head and said, "You're such a helpful boy." + +John smiled and went back to his sand castle. He liked helping people, and he loved the big spot in the park. +Once upon a time there lived a bird. He liked to fly in the sky and felt so happy. One day he was flying in the sky and he got a strange feeling. It felt mysterious! He flew down to see what it was and found a big steak on the ground. It looked delicious. He asked a dog who was walking by, "What is that?" + +The dog replied, "That steak looks delicious. If you fly and get it, you can have it for dinner. No one else knows it's here". + +The bird flew down, grabbed the steak and flew back up in the sky. He felt so happy! He thought to himself, "I'm so lucky to find this delicious steak. Now I can have a great dinner." + +The bird felt mysterious again and he wondered, "Why is this steak here? It must be a sign from the sky." He kept thinking of all the possibilities, feeling more and more mysterious. + +The next day he found out the truth. It was a reward from the sky! It was his reward for flying so much and being such a happy bird. He was so excited and thankful! + +The bird felt so thankful that the sky had given him such a mysterious and delicious steak. From that day on, he knew he could always fly and look forward to surprises from the sky. +Mama and Papa were walking on the beach, looking for shells. They noticed something strange in the sea. + +Mama said, "Let's measure it!" + +So they got a measuring tape and measured the thing they saw. It was a small boat, which they thought might be useful. + +Papa said, "Let's take it!" + +So they took the boat and put it in the car. + +They were excited to find out what the boat was useful for. Maybe they could take it out to sea and explore! + +Mama and Papa had a blast discovering the sea with their new boat. It was the most useful thing they found on the beach! +One day little Matthew was feeling bored and wanted to go play outside. He grabbed his favourite pink teddy bear and started to crawl to the door. Along the way, he passed his mom who was sitting in the kitchen. + +"Where are you going, sweetheart?" his mom asked. + +Matthew said, "I want to crawl outside and play." + +"Ok, but don't go too far," his mom said. + +So, Matthew crawled across the grass and eventually reached a special spot in the garden. He looked up and saw a pink butterfly! He was so excited to see the pretty pink butterfly and wanted to follow it. + +He started to crawl and follow the butterfly around the garden. He saw flowers and other insects and even made friends with a small ladybug. The day was so much fun and he was so happy that he got to explore the garden. +Robbie was feeling very nervous. He was going to the temple for the first time and he wasn't sure what to expect. He had never been to a temple before. + +Robbie followed his Mom into the temple. It was very big and very grand. He looked all around at all the different things, but he was still very nervous. + +Robbie's Mom showed him how to throw some special coins into a box as an offering. Robbie was very scared to throw the coins, but he finally did. He noticed that everyone around him was smiling, so he felt a lot better. + +Robbie and his Mom stayed at the temple for a little while longer. Robbie felt less nervous and he was having a lot of fun! He was so happy that he even got to throw a few more coins into the box. +Mom and Dad were going on a trip to a fancy station. They were so excited! They started to pack their bags and get their things ready. Mom packed lots of clothes, books and food for the trip. Dad packed the car with their suitcases. + +When they finally arrived at the station, it was very fancy! There was a beautiful park and lots of stores. Mom and Dad went to explore the station and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go, they had to pack up all their things. They were sad to leave but excited to go home as well. As they drove away, they waved goodbye to the fancy station. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Peter and Paul. Peter had a bald head and Paul had very long, wiry brown hair. They had been close since they were babies, spending almost every day together. + +One morning, as they were walking through the park, Peter stopped, looked at Paul and said, "I think I should marry you." + +Paul was taken aback and said, "Why, Peter?" + +"Well," Peter said, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, "I just think it would be fun." + +Paul, not sure what Peter was up to, said, "OK, but how will we do it?" + +"Oh don't worry," Peter said. "I have an idea and I'll tell you later." + +The next day, Peter arrived at Paul's house and said, "Today I'll marry you." He had a wire in his hand, and he began to wrap it around both of their wrists. + +Once their hands were connected, Peter said, "Now we are married!" Just then, Paul's mom came into the room and saw Peter and Paul with the wire binding them together. She was obviously upset and asked what was going on. + +With a sense of foreshadowing, Peter said, "Wait and see." + +It wasn't until the next day that Paul's mom found out that Peter and Paul were married. Peter had +Once there was a little boy who wanted a very clear goal. +He worked hard to get it and soon he was getting close to achieving it. +But then one day something bad happened. +A big monster came and destroyed all of the boy's hard work and ruined his goal. +The boy was very sad and there was nothing he could do to stop the monster from destroying his dreams. +The monster had been too powerful and he had not been able to prevent the destruction. +The little boy was very upset and could not stop crying. +He had worked so hard for his goal and now it was gone forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They lived next door to each other and were always playing together. + +Today Jack and Jill had a special plan. They wanted to go out in Jack's boat. + +Jack had a cool boat. It was a special boat with a bright blue boot. + +Jack and Jill got ready and soon the boat was in the water. With a splash, they part. + +Jack used the oars to paddle them forward. Jill sat in the back, laughing and pointing to things in the water that caught her eye. + +Soon they were out in the open water, under the hot summer sun. As they sailed, they watched the clouds drift by. + +Jack and Jill had a great day. When they got back to shore, they decided to go back out in the cool boot tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Bob. Bob wanted to play outside with his friends, but it was raining. Bob was very sad and he didn't know what to do. + +Then Bob noticed a radio on the shelf. It was small and red. Bob was excited and he turned it on. + +The radio suddenly started playing a song! Bob began to dance and sing until his mom walked into the room. + +Mom: "Bob, what are you doing? That is not a toy!" + +Bob: "But mom, it was so much fun!" + +Mom: "Bob, you need to be careful with things that don't belong to you. What if it's broken?" + +Bob understood and he put the small radio back on the shelf. Bob knew that he could still have fun without playing with things that didn't belong to him. + +When the rain finally stopped, Bob went and played outside with his friends. As he ran and jumped, he smiled and thanked his mom for teaching him to always respect other people's belongings. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to respect other people's things. Spring is a time for learning new things, and this is one of them! +Once upon a time there was a rare toilet. It was very special and it had a lot of parts. Everyone around was very curious about it. No one had ever seen anything like it before. + +One day a group of three-year-olds came to visit. They wanted to know more about the parts of the toilet. How do they all fit together? What are all of the little pieces? + +The group of three-year-olds had lots of fun exploring the toilet. They touched all of the shiny, cold parts. They pushed the different buttons and switches. They even lifted up the lid and looked inside. + +At the end of the day all of the three-year-olds were happy. They each knew a little bit more about the rare toilet. They going home feeling satisfied with their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. One day, her mum and dad took her to an enormous palace. They were in for a surprise! Inside the palace was an enormous bathroom. It was bigger than anything Lucy had ever seen before. + +There were so many taps and shiny things that Lucy wanted to explore. But before she could start exploring, she had to settle in the bathroom. Her mummy and daddy showed her how to turn the taps on and off, and how to make the water come out. After she settled in, they opened a big box with bubbles and toys. + +Lucy was so excited! She spent hours in the bathroom, splashing and playing with the bubbles. She laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, it was time to go home and Lucy was so tired. With a big smile on her face, Lucy settled in the car and the family went home. +Once there was a man who wanted to give a fly to his 3 year old daughter so she could play with it. He opened the window and released the tiny fly, but it flew away too quickly for the girl to catch it. She was so sad and the man knew he needed to give her something else to make her happy. + +He thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He went to the garden and returned with a big butterfly, which he gave to the little girl. She was so excited and couldn't wait to play with it. + +The girl took the butterfly and, without a word, began to play. She was careful to be gentle and slow, so the butterfly wouldn't fly away. The man was happy to see the girl laughing and smiling, playing happily with the butterfly. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She was walking in the forest and stumbled upon a heart. It was a sour heart. She picked it up and took a bite. + +Sally: "Yuck!", she said. The heart was too sour for her. + +Then a voice called out from the sky. "Hold onto that heart, Sally. Keep it close and never let it go. It will be there for you when you need it," the voice said. + +Sally held onto the heart and walked on. When she needed help, the heart would always be there. Whenever things got tough, Sally reached for the heart and she felt better. + +The sour heart kept Sally safe and always filled her heart with love. She was never alone and she was never afraid. +Max went to collect peaches. He looked around and saw a little peach tree. He grabbed a basket and was ready to collect the peaches. + +Suddenly, a scary animal appeared! Max froze and started to scream. + +"Mommy, Mommy come help me!" + +Max's mom ran to where he was and saw the animal. She smiled and said, + +"Oh, Max, that is just a little bunny. Don't worry, it won't hurt you," she said. + +Max was relieved but still a bit scared. But he was brave and continued to collect the little peaches. + +Mommy helped him to pick the peaches from the tree, and soon they had enough for their recipe. + +Max was proud of himself for showing bravery and being able to collect the peaches despite the conflict. +One day, Daisy went for a walk in the park. She was very enthusiastic about exploring the park. As she went about her walk, she came across a small mole. Daisy was excited to have found a mole and decided to follow it. + +The mole took her down a path she had never been on before and eventually revealed a secret surprise. A huge treehouse with a rope ladder! Daisy was a little scared but also very excited. + +When she climbed the rope ladder and got to the top, Daisy found that someone else had already taken it over. A mean-looking girl with a scowl on her face. + +Daisy was frightened, but she remained enthusiastic and brave. She decided to challenge the girl, who then revealed that it was her treehouse and she did not want Daisy there. + +Daisy was still determined, and in the end, not only was the girl impressed with her bravery but also surprised by Daisy's enthusiasm for adventure! The girl eventually agreed to share the treehouse with Daisy and let her explore as much as she wanted. + +The two girls became friends and adventure partners, exploring the park together and playing in the treehouse. Daisy had revealed a very special surprise indeed! +Once there was a little girl and her name was Jenny. One day, Jenny found a pencil and a special paper. She was excited and said to herself, "I'm going to write something!" Jenny wrote and wrote, making curves and lines on the paper. The little girl was very calm while she wrote. + +Then Jenny heard a noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big, shiny automobile parked in the driveway. Jenny was amazed and ran outside. The car was beautiful, and Jenny wanted to write about it. She ran back inside, grabbed her pencil and paper, and sat down. Jenny wrote about the amazing automobile she had seen. + +When she was done writing, Jenny was very proud of herself. She was so calm while she wrote the story, and she was happy with her work. Now Jenny can look back and remember the beautiful automobile. +It was getting dark outside. Sam wanted to go out and play, but he needed to pack some things first. He got out his bucket and filled it up with his toys. Then, he put on his coat and grabbed the bucket. + +Next, he went out into the dark night. He couldn't see very far, but he could hear the crickets chirping. Sam kept walking until he found a big rock. Then, he put his bucket down and started to play. + +He had so much fun! He used his bucket to draw a picture in the dirt and to collect leaves and twigs. He even made a tower with the rocks. He played until the sun came up. + +When it was time to go home, Sam picked up his bucket and filled it with all the things he had collected. Then, he said goodbye to the rock and headed home. + +Sam was so happy with the treasures he found in his bucket! He had a wonderful night and was very excited to show his family all the things he had gathered. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bell. Whenever it rang, it made everyone feel happy. +One day, the bell decided to write a diary. It wrote about all of the special people who it had rung for. The bell wrote every day, and after a little while, it had filled up its diary. + +When the diary was full, the bell was very proud. Everyone around it was so happy for it that it rang a big, cheerful ring. Now, whenever the bell feels lonely, it remembers all the wonderful memories it wrote in its diary and it begins to ring with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who lived in a big city. She was very confused by the many noises and sights of the city. + +One day, the girl went to the park with her Mom. Suddenly, the girl spotted something on the ground. It was a big box with a button on the side. + +Mom asked, "what do you think it is?" + +The girl pressed the button. Suddenly, a voice from the box said "drink me!" + +The girl said, "Mom, can I drink it?" + +Mom said, "No, it could be dangerous." + +The girl was still confused. She just kept staring at the box. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared. He smiled and said, "it's just a lemonade machine. You can drink it, it's safe!" + +The girl was so happy and excited that she quickly pressed the button. When the cup filled with lemonade, she took a big sip. It was the most delicious drink she had ever tasted! + +From that day on, the little girl and her Mom often visited the park to drink lemonade from the machine. +Once upon a time there was a fair pupil named Susie. She loved touching her friends. One day, she saw a puppy and she wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand, feeling very brave. + +The puppy felt the touch, so it jumped away and barked. But it didn't hurt Susie. She was just surprised. Then the puppy came closer and started to lick Susie's hand. + +Susie laughed and petted the puppy. She was delighted when the puppy stayed and played with her. Susie and the puppy became very good friends. + +From then on, Susie and the pup spent lots of happy days together playing. Susie learned a lot about how to be fair and kind to others. +Once there was a cute little girl called Sandy. Every day Sandy would take a walk in the park. + +One day, while walking in the park, she came across a man selling hot drinks. She stopped and smelled how sweet it was. She asked the man if she could buy one. The man said yes and Sandy was very excited. + +She paid the man and took the hot drink. Sandy took a big sip and it was so hot that it burned her tongue. She screamed and the man started to laugh. + +He said, "I sold you a hot drink and now you know that hot drinks should be treated with caution." Sandy felt sad that she was tricked and ran away. She never stopped to talk to strangers in the park again.The end. +Once upon a time there was a famous plane that arrived in the sky. When it arrived, two friends saw it and they stopped to watch. + +One of the friends said to the other, "Wow, look at that plane. It must be famous!" The other friend agreed, "Yes, it looks very special." + +The plane flew around the sky and soon it was getting close to the ground. One of the friends said, "It looks like it's going to land! I wonder where it's going." + +The plane landed on the ground and the friends ran over to see what it was. They were amazed to find out that it was a special celebrity plane. Everyone was looking at the plane and taking pictures. + +Suddenly, the door of the plane opened and out stepped a famous actor! All the people cheered and clapped for him as he arrived. + +The two friends were so happy that they had been there when the famous plane and actor arrived. They knew this was a special experience that they would never forget. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to have a party with all her friends. So she asked her mom to help her. + +So mom and Daisy went to the store to buy party decorations. They bought some plates and cups and balloons. Daisy was so excited. + +When they got home, Daisy set up the decorations in her room. But then her little brother, Jack, came in. He saw the decorations and made a mess. Everything was dirty! + +So Daisy and her mom had to separate the decorations from the mess. They had to clean up everything. It was so much work! + +In the end, Daisy and her mom were able to have the party. The decorations had been put away and the room was all clean. Everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. The boy was called Joe and he liked to play games. One day, Joe found a book in his toy box. He took the book outside and opened it. + +Inside the book were lots of words. Joe tried reading them, but he couldn't understand. He struggled to learn what the words meant. + +Joe's mum saw that he was having trouble, so she helped him. She explained the words to Joe in a way that he understood. She was very kind and modest with him. + +With his mum's help, Joe finally managed to read the book. He was so very proud of himself. He smiled as he said the words out loud. + +From then on, Joe never struggled with books again. He could read them with ease. And every day, he got better at it. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and Tomo. They did everything together, just like twins. One day, they decided to have a dress-up party. + +Tom put on a veil and said to Tomo: "I look so nice, don't I?!" Tomo disagreed. He said: "I look much better with a veil!" Tom thought for a little bit and then said: "Ok, let's make a request: I'll go get us two veils and you try to get them back here as fast as you can!" + +Tomo was so excited and he ran out of the house as fast as he could. But he never came back. Tom waited for a long time but eventually had to give up. He realized how careless he had been and he thought to himself: "Next time I ask my friend to do something, I need to be more careful". + +Moral of the story: Be careful with requests you make. You never know what can happen. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Julia who loved to explore the world around her. She was always full of spirit and extremely curious. One day, Julia was on her way to the park when she passed a small store. + +Julia stepped through the door and looked around. She noticed a bright yellow toy that immediately caught her eye. She ran to it and picked it up, looking up with a huge smile on her face. + +The shopkeeper looked at her and said “Would you like to buy that, young lady?†+ +Julia shook her head, saying "No thank you, this store is a bit boring. I'm looking for something more exciting." + +The shopkeeper smiled kindly and said "Ah, I see. Well, why don't you come on in and I'll show you some more fun toys." + +Julia happily agreed, and before long she was exploring shelves full of new and exciting toys, all with a huge smile on her face. She quickly forgot about the dull store she had passed at the beginning of her journey, as she quickly replaced it with the spirit of adventure. +Once there was a woman who went to the barber. She was thoughtful and kind. She always looked for ways to help people in her town. + +One day when she went to the barber, the woman asked for a new style. The barber was very pleased. He accepted the woman's request and set to work. + +The barber trimmed and snipped the woman's hair until it was perfect. He showed her a mirror and asked her if she liked the new style. She said she did and thanked him. + +The barber was very happy. He had looked forward to this moment and wanted to thank the woman for accepting his work. So as a gift, he offered her a free haircut next time she came in. + +The woman smiled and thanked the barber again. She thought he was very thoughtful and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with brown hair. She loved to clap her hands and make noise. She clapped for joy when she saw a bird in the sky, and when she played with her happy toy. + +One day, her mommy took her for a walk in the park. It was a warm, calm day and the little girl felt peaceful. Everywhere she looked, she could see the sun shining down, and the trees standing tall. + +When they got to the park, the little girl looked around. She spotted some kids playing a game, and thought it looked fun. So she sat down and started to clap. Her mommy clapped too, and soon they were all clapping together. + +The little girl laughed and smiled as she clapped her hands and moved her pretty hair out of her face. She was so happy, and felt so calm. Then the little girl and her mommy walked home, hand in hand, with the happy rhythm of the clapping still in their ears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lorna. She was 3 years old and very stubborn. One day, her mummy asked her to clean out her toy drawer. Lorna said no and crossed her arms. Her mummy didn't give up and continued to ask. Lorna offered to do anything else but her mummy said no. + +"But mummy, I'm too sleepy," said Lorna, yawning. +"No more excuses, it needs to be done," answered her mummy. +"Pwwease," said Lorna, batting her eyelashes. + +Her mummy was very stern. She looked Lorna in the eyes and said, "No. You will clean the drawer now." Lorna reluctantly nodded and started to clean the drawer. + +While she was clearing the toys out, she could not help but yawn. It was taking so long. But she kept going, no matter how sleepy she felt. Finally, she was done and the drawer was sparkling clean. + +Lorna was proud of herself. She hugged her mummy and said, "I did it!" Her mummy smiled and said, "you are more stubborn than I thought!" +Once, there were two friends, Thomas and Mark. Thomas had a stand, which was a metal pole he could use to hold up his things on. He kept it outside, near his house. + +One day, it was very hot. Too hot for Thomas to work in the sun! He was feeling very tired and thirsty. So, he decided to ask Mark if he could have something to drink. + +"Please, can you give me some water?" asked Thomas. + +Mark looked at Thomas sadly. "I can give you one glass, but then you'll have to make your own stand," he said. + +Thomas thought about it for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay." + +So Mark went inside and gave Thomas one glass of water. Thomas was very thankful, but he also knew he had to work hard if he wanted to make his own stand. + +The moral of the story is that if you want something, you have to work hard to get it. Nothing comes easily! +Freddy was going on an adventure. He looked out of the window and was so excited. "We're nearly there!" he said to his mum. + +When Freddy got in to the park, he wanted to explore. He spotted a weird looking seat, and he thought he should try it out. His mum warned him not to, but Freddy didn't want to listen. He said "I'll just sit here for a minute". + +But Freddy got stuck in the seat. He couldn't move! He shouted and shouted until his mum heard him and came to help. But it was too late - the seat was stuck and Freddy had to stay there until help arrived. + +In the end, the weird seat was destroyed, but Freddy never got out of it. He had been warned, but unfortunately it was too late by the time he realised. +Once upon a time, there was a silly otter named Sandy. She was so silly that she made everyone around her giggle. One day, Sandy decided to go to the beach. She brought her beach ball and met her friend, Ted. They decided to play a game. + +They started to shake the beach ball back and forth and laughed whenever it went over the net. But then, something special happened. Sandy shook the beach ball so hard that it flew up in the air, over a tree and to the water. + +Sandy rushed over to the water's edge and saw that her beach ball had turned into an otter! She was surprised and confused and couldn't figure out what to do. Ted said something silly and the otter started to laugh. Sandy was so happy that the otter thought something was funny. + +From then on, Sandy and the otter became friends. Every weekend, she would take her otter friend to the beach and play all kinds of silly games. They were the best of friends and always laughed and smiled no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved the sky. She looked up at the sky every day. + +One day she went outside to relax and looked up at the soft sky. It made her feel happy. Suddenly, a little bird flew past and said to her, "Hi! What are you doing?". + +The girl smiled and replied, "I'm relaxing and looking at the sky. It's so soft and peaceful". The bird bobbed its head and agreed with her, then flew away. + +The girl kept looking up at the soft sky and felt very happy. It was the perfect way to relax. She felt peaceful and content, like everything was just right. + +The end. +Molly was playing in her room, building a stack of blocks. She looked over at her teddy bear and smiled. + +"Hello Teddy!" she said. + +Teddy smiled back. "Hi Molly!" + +Molly reached over and gave Teddy a big kiss. Then she took some more blocks off the shelf and added them to the stack. + +Suddenly, Mommy came into the room. She smiled at Molly and saw the stack of blocks. + +"Molly, that stack of blocks is very thoughtful!" said Mommy. + +Molly smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Mommy leaned down and gave Molly a big kiss. Then she helped Molly with the stack of blocks until it was even bigger than before. + +Molly thanked her Mommy for being so thoughtful. Then, she went back to playing with her stack of blocks. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky when Ella and her mommy decided to go on a picnic. Ella was so excited as she opened her picnic basket. Inside, there was a long, yellow box. Ella looked at her mommy in confusion. + +"what's this?" she asked, pointing to the box. + +"that's my special box," her mommy replied, smiling. "I'm going to study in the sunshine today while you play." + +Ella nodded and ran off to explore the park. As she frolicked in the sun, she checked back every now and then to see her mommy studying in the long, yellow box. That's how Ella spent the whole afternoon. She played and her mommy studied. + +At last, when the sun went down, Ella and her mommy went home. As they walked, her mommy told Ella all about what she had learned from her special box. Ella smiled and thought about the sunny day she had spent with her mommy. +One day, Jack saw an ancient oasis. He wanted to explore it, so he set off to go there. As he walked, he heard birds singing and saw a few rabbits hopping around. + +Suddenly, Jack saw something moving in the oasis. He felt excited and scared at the same time. He approached the oasis and saw a little bear. + +The bear saw Jack and said: "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +Jack was very surprised, but he answered: "I set off to explore this ancient oasis." + +The bear smiled and said: "Well, you've found the perfect place. Come, join me and let's explore together!" + +Jack was thrilled and he followed the little bear. They spent the whole day exploring the oasis, discovering new places and enjoying the beauty of nature. + +Jack and the little bear became friends and promised to meet in the oasis again soon. +Once, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very happy and always had a big smile on her face. Everywhere she went, people would always smile back. + +One day, Lucy was playing outside with her friends. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw that her friends were laughing very loudly. Lucy asked them why they were laughing, but they just kept laughing and wouldn't tell her. + +That night, Lucy asked her mum what was funny and why her friends had been laughing. Lucy's mum showed her a funny sock with bright stripes and said, "Your friends were laughing because it was funny to see this funny sock." + +Lucy just smiled knowing that it was better to be happy and make people smile than to laugh loud and make people feel bad. She went to bed more determined and happy than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Jane. She was very excited to go play in the park. Jane skipped and sang as she ran to the park. + +When she arrived, the sun was shining so brightly. That's when Jane remembered she forgot to bring some shade, so she could keep cool in the hot sun. Jane put her hands on her hips and she thought and thought hard. Then, she saw the most colorful umbrella nearby, lying in the grass. She was so grateful that it was there. + +She picked up the umbrella and opened it. The shade felt good and it kept her cool. Jane smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Jane ran off to the playground and enjoyed the park for the rest of the day under the colorful umbrella. She was so happy to have found it and thanked it for keeping her cool. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat called Mimi. Mimi lived in a big, white house and everyone there loved her very much. + +One day, Mimi was playing in the garden with her little sister, Polly. Polly wanted to dig in the garden, so she asked Mimi if she could borrow a spade. + +Mimi thought for a moment and said, "Yes, you can borrow a spade but I recommend that you don’t dig too deep. That way, you won’t get into any trouble.†+ +Polly agreed and went off to find a spade. She found a big, fat, red spade and began to dig in the garden. + +Soon, the whole garden was filled with piles of dirt. Polly had dug for so long that she had forgotten about Mimi’s recommendation. + +But luckily, Mimi was there to help. She quickly took the spade away and said, “I think it’s time to take a break.†+ +Polly agreed and they went inside to have a snack. From then on, Polly remembered to follow Mimi’s recommendation. +One day, Peter was pushing his toy truck. He was tired, but he kept pushing it around the backyard. Suddenly, he saw something shiny and yellow! It was a trumpet! He walked over to it and pushed it. How funny it sounded! He pushed it again and again until his mommy said it was time to go inside. + +Peter was sad. He wanted to keep playing with his trumpet. But his mommy said it was time to take a nap. He was very tired, but he still wanted to push his trumpet around the backyard. + +But then, he had a great idea! He ran to his bedroom and got his toy truck. He pushed his truck and the trumpet around the house. He even rolled the truck under the bed and pushed the trumpet over it! + +Peter was so happy! He pushed the toys around until he was so tired he could barely keep his eyes open. He went to sleep with a smile on his face, content that he could still push his trumpet around the house, even though he couldn't play in the backyard. +Mia and Alex were twin sisters. Mia was feeling very anxious because she was selling her old toys at a yard sale. Alex wanted to help Mia, so she offered to set up the table and display the toys. Mia was very thankful and quickly thanked her sister. + +“Ready to start selling?†asked Alex. Mia nodded and stood at the table full of toys. Soon, passersby were admiring the toys and asking questions. Mia answered their questions and sold them toys. + +Before she knew it, things had started to go quickly and Mia realized that she had sold everything. She was no longer feeling anxious and was filled with happiness. She thanked her sister, Alex, for all the help. + +“No problem!†said Alex, “Let’s do it again sometime!†Mia smiled and happily agreed. +One day, Sam tried to manage his grandma's church. He wanted to be loyal to her and show her how responsible he was. + +At the church, Sam went to the front and started to squish the cushions. He tidied up the chairs, made sure the books were in their right places and swept the floor. He was quite pleased with himself. + +A few of the church members were there and they were very impressed with Sam's work. They smiled and waved at him as they said "Thank you for being so loyal and helping grandma like that". Sam was so happy he beamed from ear to ear. + +Sam managed the church all by himself, making his grandma very proud. Everyone was glad that Sam had been so loyal and helpful. Sam's grandma gave him a huge hug, and they both smiled as they left the church. +Once upon a time, a little bird flew very high in the sky. The bird was gray, and it looked so small against the bright blue sky. + +The little bird flew and flew until it came to a dark tunnel. The tunnel was very long, and it seemed to have no end. But the bird had a plan. So, it flew even farther into the tunnel. + +Finally, the little bird saw a tiny light at the end of the tunnel. As it flew closer, the light got brighter and brighter. The bird flew out of the tunnel and found itself in a beautiful meadow full of sunshine and colorful flowers. + +The little gray bird was so happy to find the light! It flew in and out of the meadow, singing its happy song. The bird may have been small, but it was brave and strong, too. +Once upon a time, there was a great lawn. On the lawn there was a yellow duck and a green frog. Every day the duck and frog would play together until the sun went down. + +One day, the frog warned the duck to stay away from a big hole in the lawn. He said there was a mean animal living inside the hole. The duck did not want to listen and kept coming back to the hole. + +The frog kept warning the duck, but the duck kept ignoring him. Then one day the duck got too close to the hole and the mean animal came out and caught the duck! + +The frog was very angry but he was brave too. He yelled at the mean animal and made it leave. The duck was returned to safety and the frog was very happy. Everyone on the great lawn was glad to see the duck safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and caring elf. He lived in a hidden forest far away, surrounded by magical creatures. + +One day, while the elf was wandering around the forest, he stumbled across a small golden chest. He opened it and inside was an ancient recipe made of magical herbs. The elf carefully took it in his hands and read out loud what it said: + +"If you gather the ingredients, you can restore the taste that has been lost for a hundred years." + +The elf was fascinated. He immediately set out to gather the herbs, wondering what kind of taste he could restore. With great effort, he eventually collected them all. + +He returned to the chest and waved his hands around it. Suddenly, there was a soft light and a loud popping sound. + +"I have restored the taste," he said out loud. + +The elf waited excitedly to see what the taste would be. Moments later, he took a bite and his mouth was filled with the sweetest and most delicious apples and honey he had ever tasted. + +He smiled, knowing he had found something really special and hidden in the forest. +Once there was a little girl called Julie. She loved pumpkins so much, she wanted to buy one. One day, Julie and her mom went to the market. She saw a big, brown pumpkin and asked her mom for it. + +"We can buy it," her mom said. + +Julie was very happy and wanted to go home but her Mom said, "Wait a minute! That's too heavy for you. We should help the farmer who sold it to us and carry it together." + +Julie agreed and they carried the pumpkin together. When they reached home, Julie was amazed by how much they helped the farmer. She was also happy to have her own big pumpkin. + +The moral of this story is that even if we are small, we can do big things when we help others. +Joey was a little boy who liked to have fun. His mommy said that he needed to behave, so he always tried his best. One day, his mommy handed him a yellow folder. + +She said, "Joey, I have a surprise for you. It's in this yellow folder." Joey was so excited! He opened the folder and saw inside a pot of yellow paint and some paintbrushes. + +His mommy smiled and said, "Joey, I want you to behave, and I know you will. So today, you can paint the fence outside. Just do your best, and have fun!" + +Joey smiled and ran outside. He was so excited to start painting the fence yellow. The fence turned yellow and he had so much fun painting it. His mommy was proud of him, and she said he did a very good job. + +Joey had so much fun, and he was proud of himself for behaving. He had the best day ever! +Once there was a horse. It was very big. Every day it would wave its big tail. It was so big that the people in the town could see it from afar. + +One day, the horse went for a walk. It waved its tail as it walked and trotted around the town. The people smiled and waved back. It was not boring at all. + +Then, the horse stopped in the meadow. It waved its tail while the sun shone on its back. The grass was so soft and green. It was so nice that the horse wanted to stay there forever. + +But soon it was time to go. The horse started to wave goodbye. The people waved back and smiled. Then the horse went back to its stable. It was a fun day, and not boring at all. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and he loved to explore. One day, he opened the closet and noticed something strange. Inside the closet there was a big box that had a serious look on its face. He carefully opened the lid and to his surprise a magic genie appeared. The genie told the boy that it would grant him three wishes. The boy was so excited that he wished for something silly, but still the genie granted his wish. + +On his second wish, he wished for the box to vanish. Suddenly, the box and the genie both vanished. The boy felt sad because he should have used his second wish differently. + +The little boy learned a valuable lesson that day. He knew that he really needed to think seriously before making a wish. He never opened the closet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three and his name was Joe. Joe was playing hide and seek with his mum in their garden. He was very excited and started dashing around the flower beds. Suddenly, he felt something on his arm and he panicked. It was a spider! + +“Mum!†he shouted, “Look what I found!†+ +Mum came over and told Joe not to worry. “It’s just a spider,†she said. She took a closer look and added, “It’s actually a really amazing spider! Look at all the colours on its back!†+ +Joe was relieved and he felt proud of his discovery. He waved goodbye to the spider and ran off to find another amazing treasure. +Once there was a girl named Susie. She liked to play with her special mop. It was very rare. Every day, she and her mop would match in color. + +Sometimes, Susie used the mop to clean. She would sweep the floor and make it nice and shiny. Then, she would smile and feel proud. + +But Susie's mop was more than just a cleaning tool. It was her friend. She would talk to it and tell it stories. It was such fun! + +Susie loved her rare mop and it loved her. They were the best of friends. Every day, they found new ways to match. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who hopped. He hopped a lot; always to a far away place. Today he hopped to a beach. He was so happy when he saw it; so many different colours and he could even hear the waves. + +He hopped around the beach looking for the perfect spot. He found a rock to sit on and he hopped up on it. The bunny looked out to the sea and noticed something bobbing up and down in the water. It was a boat! + +He wanted to sail away in the boat, so he hopped into the water and swam as fast as he could. When he got close to the boat, he was so surprised; it was filled with candy! The bunny hopped with delight! + +He collected all the candy he could find and hopped back to the beach. He was so happy; he had a beach, candy and a boat! He had a great day and the sun set with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sunshine. Sunshine loved to explore the world around her. One day, she decided to explore the night sky. As she looked up, she noticed a weird planet. She wanted to visit it so she asked her mom if she could go. But her mom told her it was too far away. + +Sunshine was sad but then she remembered something her mom had told her. She closed her eyes and wished really hard. Suddenly, she felt something weird and tingly inside her. She opened her eyes and was so surprised to find that she had received a magical plane. + +She quickly boarded the plane and flew into outer space. As she got closer to the weird planet she could see it was full of colorful stars and glittering rainbows. Sunshine smiled and enjoyed the ride. + +When she finally reached her destination, she jumped off the plane and discovered a world of wonders. Sunshine had received a wonderful surprise and now she could explore the weird planet in the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was a red igloo. Inside the igloo lived a little girl and her mom. + +The little girl asked, "Mommy, can I unlock the igloo?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can! Just turn the knob and it will open." + +The little girl was so excited and turned the knob with both hands. The door of the red igloo opened and she ran inside. + +Inside the igloo, she found lots of furry toys and colorful books. She was so happy and began to play with her toys. + +The door of the igloo soon closed and the mom had to unlock it again. But the little girl did not mind, she was having too much fun inside! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Leo and Lily. They were very excited to go to their first dance class. When they arrived, their teacher showed them how to do a bow. They both tried it and did it very well. + +The teacher then asked them to hold hands and dance around the room. The two friends twirled and danced around, happy and excited. They laughed and smiled and even tried some new steps. + +As their dance class came to an end, the teacher asked them why they were so excited to be dancing. Leo and Lily said, "We're excited to learn new things and have fun!" + +The teacher said, "Friends, you have learned a very important lesson today. Dance not just for fun, but also to challenge yourself and learn new things!" + +Leo and Lily smiled and hugged each other, knowing they had an important lesson to take away from their first dance class. +Once upon a time there was a special princess. She wanted to do something special for her kingdom. So she organized a big race! People from all around the land came to compete in the race. They ran as fast as they could. + +The princess cheered on every racer. Some of them ran so fast they looked like they were flying! When the race was over, one of the fastest racers was declared the winner! The princess gave the winner a special prize and everyone cheered. + +The race was a big success! Everyone had so much fun that they asked the princess to organize another race soon. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Max. He was three years old and was excited to play with his toys. + +Max saw a big table with lots of things on top. He ran over to the table and started to mix all the things together. He laughed and laughed it was so much fun. + +Suddenly, Max spotted something hidden under the table. He reached under and grabbed it. It was a big box. + +The box said "Open me". Max was scared, but he was also excited. He opened the box and to his surprise out came a balloon! + +Max was so happy he yelled out aloud, "I've got a balloon!" He then went and began to mix more things on the table, playing happily with the balloon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very sad. He felt so miserable that he could not smile. Every day he wished to feel happy again, but it seemed impossible. One night he looked up at the stars, and prayed for the world to be a better place. Suddenly the Earth began to move and then the little boy saw an angel! She said she was there to forgive the world and make it happy. He was so excited and thanked her for her kindness. + +The angel smiled and asked the little boy if he would also forgive. He decided to try, and it made him feel much better. He smiled and felt so happy! The angel was so pleased that she waved her magical wand and the earth turned into a beautiful paradise. Everyone was so surprised, and could not believe the magical transformation. + +The little boy thanked the angel for her kindness and for forgiving the earth. Everyone was now so happy and the little boy was no longer so miserable. He could now laugh and play and feel the joy of life. He was finally happy again and the world was bright and full of peace and love. The little boy thanked the angel once again and they both knew they had made a big difference. +Once upon a time, there were two bears. One bear was big and the other bear was small. The small bear had a red coat and the big bear had a black coat. + +The small bear loved to rock back and forth. But the big bear thought that rocking was silly! The little bear tried to explain why he liked to rock. He said, “Rocking is magical! It makes me feel happy and relaxed.†+ +The big bear frowned. He didn't understand why rocking was so special. But then he noticed that the little bear had written something on his red coat in ink. It said, “Rock through the day and enjoy the little things!†+ +The big bear realized that rocking can be fun and also it helped the small bear remember to appreciate the little things in life. He smiled and started to rock with his friend. + +The moral of the story is that we can always find joy in life by paying attention to the little things. And when we rock, we remind ourselves to appreciate the wonders of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a box. It was messy and looked like no one had ever touched it before. Johnny wanted to seem what was inside, so he asked his mom if he could open it. + +"No Johnny," his mom said. "We don't recognize that box." + +Johnny was disappointed, but he listened and decided not to open it. + +Months passed, and Johnny almost forgot about the box. Until one day, his mom told him it was time to open it. + +Johnny was excited and ran over right away. Inside was a surprise, a present his mom had bought for him. + +He hugged his mom and said, "You recognized it was my special box! I'm so happy!" +Yesterday was an ordinary day for Toto and her dad. They woke up early, had breakfast and got dressed. The sun was shining, so dad said, "Let's go for a walk." Toto was so excited and said, "Yes!" + +They walked in the park and saw all the trees and flowers. Dad let Toto pick some daisies. She picked three and put them in her pocket. When they got home, dad said, "Let's make daisy chain." Soon they had a long colorful chain they both wore around their necks. + +Toto was so happy and said, "Yesterday was an ordinary day, but today was so much fun!" Dad nodded and said, "Yes, today was an extraordinary day!" +Once upon a time there was a small white puppy called Pupil. She was very happy and always made people smile when they saw her. + +One day, Pupil was playing in a park when she heard a strange noise coming from a nearby tree. It sounded like a magical chime. Pupil was very curious and decided to investigate what had made the noise. + +When she got to the tree, she saw that the noise was coming from a little box with a button on it. Pupil got brave and pushed the button and suddenly the box started to record everything she said. + +Pupil was very surprised that the box was recording her voice, but after a while she started to enjoy it. She spoke happily to the box and sang her favourite songs to it. + +The box continued to record Pupil for the rest of the day and when the sun went down, Pupil ran back to her home. + +She soon forgot about the magical box, but every now and then, when Pupil was feeling sad, she would remember the box and all the happy memories it had helped record. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruby who loved adventure. She wanted to have her very own castle to explore. + +Ruby went to her mom, who was very wise, and asked for help. Her mom said, "We can provide you with a castle if you promise to be good." Ruby was so excited. + +On the day the castle arrived, Ruby and her mom went to take a look. It had tall towers and a bright purple door! Ruby couldn't wait to explore. + +But when they opened the door, they saw the castle was empty. Ruby asked her mom why. Her mom answered, "It looks like the people who brought the castle were selfish and kept all the supplies and furniture for themselves." + +Ruby was very disappointed, but her mom told her not to worry. "We can provide you with everything you need," she said. + +Ruby was so thankful for her mom's help. She couldn't wait to start exploring her castle! +Once upon a time there was a little mouse who wanted to find a nice place to lay. It went to the mill and found a dry spot in the corner. It was perfect! The mouse lay there, nice and snug. After a while, though, the mill got too hot, so the little mouse ran off to find a new place to lay. +One day, two best friends were playing by a river. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Suddenly, a big boat came down the river. The two friends were scared, so they decided to part ways. +One of the friends started to walk across a field while the other ran away. As they looked up, they could see the sky. It was so big, so blue and so beautiful. +The other friend ran until he reached a big shed. He was very scared and he stayed there for a while. The sun was warm and he looked up at the beautiful sky. +Eventually, the two friends found each other. They hugged and they were both very happy. They said goodbye to the shed and they went back to the river, never to be scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and he loved exploring his backyard. + +One day, as he was walking around, he saw something strange--it was a mustache! It was a big, bristly mustache and it was the funniest thing that Jack had ever seen. He started to laugh, but suddenly he heard a loud voice. + +"Who is laughing out there?†asked a man who was standing right behind Jack. His voice was angry. + +Jack was scared, so he shrugged. He didn't know what else to do. + +The man stepped closer and stared at Jack with his angry eyes. Jack thought he was going to be in trouble, but then the man smiled and said, "Your mustache made me laugh too. Now I know why you were laughing." + +Jack and the man smiled at each other and then Jack went back to exploring his backyard. From then on, whenever he saw a mustache, he would always smile and sometimes even laugh. +Once upon a time, there was an unhappy little bunny. He had no family or friends and felt so lonely. He was just about to give up on finding someone to be his friend when he heard a snap. He turned around and saw a big, white owl perched in a tree. + +The little bunny was too scared to say anything, so the owl said hello first. + +"Hi! I heard you were feeling lonely," said the owl. + +The little bunny timidly nodded his head. The big owl smiled and said, "Let's go for a shower and cool off. Then, I'll make you some lunch and we can hang out". + +The little bunny was so happy to have a friend. They walked over to a nearby lake, took a refreshing dip and played in the water. When they were done, they found a shady spot and shared some lunch. The little bunny was no longer lonely, and felt so lucky to have made a new friend. + +They spent the rest of the day doing all sorts of fun activities together and the little bunny eventually forgot all about his loneliness. From then on, the little bunny and the big owl were best friends forever. +Once there was a smart boy. His name was Tom. Tom wanted to go to the lake. He grabbed his fishing gear and headed to the lake. + +But as soon as he got to the lake, he saw something he didn't expect. Two frogs were fighting in the water. Tom wanted them to stop fighting. + +So Tom tried to help the frogs. He took off his hat and threw it into the water. The frogs stopped fighting and swam towards the hat. Tom watched in delight. + +The frogs were happy to have a new friend. And Tom was proud of being smart enough to find a way to make the frogs stop fighting. Together they played in the lake until sundown. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Mia. Mia wanted to trust. Every day she looked in the sky and wanted something new to trust. One day, she saw a strawberry in the sky. She was so excited, she had never seen a strawberry so high! + +Mia was nervous. She thought that maybe the strawberry would fall down. She didn't know if she should trust it. But then she thought, why not try it? So she jumped and trusted the strawberry. To her surprise, the strawberry held her up and she flew around the sky. + +Mia wasn't nervous anymore. She had trusted something and it had worked. She flew around the sky with her Strawberry, smiling and happy. She learned a lesson- trusting can be fun and it can help you make new friends! +Once there was a bee who loved to fly really high. He was an incredible bee who could soar higher than any other bee in the world. He would raise his wings as high as he could and bravely fly even higher. + +One day he wanted to raise his wings even higher, but he found something blocking him. He looked closer and he saw a wall that was too tall to fly over. He tried to figure out how he would get over it. + +He noticed another bee flying by and asked her for help. She told him that if he could get enough bees together, they could all raise their wings and fly over the wall together. The bee was excited, but he knew it would be hard to get enough bees together for his plan. + +He talked to every bee he saw and explained his idea, but no one was convinced it would work. Just when he was ready to give up, a group of incredible bees stepped forward and offered to help. They all raised their wings and flew together towards the wall. + +To the bee's surprise, they made it over the wall! He was so happy he could fly higher than ever before. From that day on, he would always remember the incredible bees who helped him reach his dreams. +The sun was shining brightly on a warm day. Sam was walking by a pond when suddenly he saw a dove. Sam wondered how such a weak bird managed to fly. He wanted to help so he reached out to touch it. But the dove flew away! + +"Oh no!", Sam said as he watched the dove fly away. He decided to follow it to make sure nothing would ever hurt it. + +Sam followed the dove until it landed on a tree branch. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. A bigger bird flew right up to the dove and tried to slap it away with her wings. + +Sam was shocked. He wanted to help the dove, but he knew he was too weak to stop the bigger bird. But then a miracle happened. A loud voice shouted "Hey!" and scared the bigger bird away. + +It was Sam's mom! She had seen what was happening and had come to help. She said, "Let's get you out of here, little dove." Together, Sam and his mom safely guided the dove away from danger. Sam smiled, feeling strong and happy. +Once there was a girl called Mary. Mary liked to rock in her chair. She liked the way it made her feel safe and soothed. + +One day Mary's Mommy made Mary a special treat - she made her a big bowl of creamy ice-cream! Mary was so excited, she hopped out of her chair and danced around the room with glee. + +After Mary had finished her creamy treat she went outside to play. She climbed onto her rocking horse and it rocked back and forth. Mary laughed and laughed. + +Soon enough it started to get dark outside and it was time for bed. Mary was a bit sad, she thought being in bed was so boring. But then her Mommy told her a secret - if she closed her eyes, she could still rock in her dreams! Mary giggled and excitedly went to bed. +Once, there was a lily. It was green and growing in a garden. Every day, it learned new things about growing. It learned how to stretch toward the sun and feel the good soil around it. But then, one day something bad happened. A big wind came and blew the lily out of the garden. + +The lily was scared and alone now. It didn't know what to do. So, it tried to find its way back. But things were different now. Creeping through bushes and fields, it finally came back to the garden. But it was too late. The soil was too dry and the sun was too hot. The lily was wilted and didn't know what to do. + +It tried its best to stay alive, but it was a hard struggle. In the end, the lily had to give up. It died, alone and far away from the garden, never to learn again. +Mummy was having a nice day in the garden, when she spotted a big structure. It was blue and it had lots of things to climb, which excited her. She asked her three-year-old son “Shall we go and explore the structure, darling" + +The little boy excitedly said "Yes!" + +So, Mummy and her son went over to the structure and he was amazed by it. He started to climb the structure and he noticed that there were different branches. He asked Mummy “What should I choose?†+ +Mummy smiled and said “Well, you can choose whichever one you want darling!†+ +So the little boy chose the one with the blue slide. He had lots of fun sliding down it and was soon joined by Mummy who also had a go. They spent the rest of the day exploring the structure and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. Her name was Rose. Rose was very polite and kind to everyone. She was always making sure to be nice. + +One day, Rose's grandpa was in trouble. He needed help but there was no one around. Time was running out and Rose knew she had to save her grandpa. + +Rose remembered what her grandpa taught her. He taught her how to be brave. With these words in her heart, Rose found the courage to save her grandpa. + +Everyone cheered for Rose's bravery. She was so proud and happy to help her grandpa. From that day on, Rose kept the memory of that moment close. The memory of being brave, strong and polite. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Kate. She wanted to clean her room. It was a big job. She got a big bunch of mint-smelling soap and a clean bucket of water. + +When Kate went outside, she noticed a big rain cloud in the sky. She was sad because she knew it wouldn't be possible to clean her room with the rain coming down. + +But then, Kate had an idea. She ran over to her neighbor’s house. When she got there, she asked if they had any umbrella they could lend her. + +“Yes, of course!†said the nice neighbor. She gave Kate a big, green umbrella. Kate thanked her and ran back home. + +The rain had stopped and the sun was shining. Kate opened the umbrella and started cleaning her room. She used the soap and the water to make it nice and clean. She even had a nice smell of mint in the air. + +When she finished, she smiled at her room. Kate was so happy that her plan had worked! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. She was three years old and she was very curious about the world around her. + +One day, Maria was playing in the garden when she heard her mum calling her. “Come here Maria,†said her mum. + +“What is it?†Maria asked. + +“I want to encourage you to be more quiet,†her mum said. “Quiet times are healthy times.†+ +Maria thought about it for a moment. She wanted to be healthy, but she also wanted to have fun. + +Then, her mum said something else. “If you are quiet, I will give you a surprise.†+ +That was enough to get Maria interested. She stayed very quiet for the next hour and when it was time for the surprise, her mum brought out a big bowl of ice cream. + +Maria was very excited. She had had a healthy quiet morning and now she was treating herself to a tasty surprise. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a flea who felt very attractive. Everywhere she hopped, people would look at her with admiration. It made her feel really good. + +One day, the flea was hopping through the grass when she observed a big cat. The cat had big eyes and a smooth, shiny fur. The flea thought the cat was really attractive. She wanted to hop closer, but the cat saw her and started to chase her. + +The flea ran as fast as she could, but the cat was getting closer and closer. She tried to hid in some leaves, but the cat saw her every time. Soon, the flea was too tired to run anymore. + +That was when the flea had a good idea. She hopped onto the cat's head and tickled the cat's ears. The cat loved it, and started rolling around in the grass. The flea hopped away quickly and was safe! +Once upon a time, there was a long game. Two friends wanted to play hide and seek. They ran around the garden, looking for a good spot to hide. One friend looked behind a big bush, hiding for a long time. The other friend searched for her for many minutes. Finally, the friend found her, laughing and clapping her hands. They played the game again and again until the sun went down. It was the best hide and seek game ever! +One day, John wanted to go on an adventure. He packed a lunch and put on his backpack, which was very heavy. He looked around and saw a volcano in the distance. He was excited because he had never seen one before. + +He walked to the volcano and when he got there, he heard something. He looked up and saw a bright light shooting into the sky. He was amazed and took out his binoculars to get a closer look. + +John was so excited he decided to climb the volcano. He slowly made his way up and when he reached the top, he realized that the light was coming from the volcano! It was hot and the ground shook under his feet. + +John was scared but then he remembered the lunch he packed. He took out his telescope and saw that the light was coming from inside the volcano! He put his lunch away and started to shoot the volcano with his slingshot. + +The volcano erupted and shot lava everywhere! John was lucky and made it back home safely. From then on, John was careful to never shoot a volcano again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sue. She wanted to spend the day playing with her friends, but they were all away. So instead she decided to spend the day with her pet cat, Max. + +Max loved to eat tuna, so Sue went to the store to buy some. As she opened the can of tuna, she noticed it had a long tail sticking out. “Oh, how fun,†she said. “Let’s spend the day playing with it.†+ +So Max and Sue spent the day playing with the long tail of the tuna can. They pretended it was a snake, an aeroplane and even a handkerchief for playing hide and seek. + +At the end of the day Sue smiled. “We had a lot of fun spending the day with the tuna, didn't we, Max?†Max meowed in agreement and they continued to enjoy their long day together. +Once there was a small girl. She loved to play in her garden and explore. One day, she went far away and wandered into the woods. Suddenly, she heard a strange sound and looked around to see what it was. Suddenly, she saw something amazing - she saw a rabbit disappear right before her eyes! She knew it had to be magic, but she didn't know where it had gone. She was too scared to find out, so she ran home as fast as she could. + +When she got back to the safety of her garden, she tried to use the magic she had seen. She closed her eyes and wished for something to disappear, but nothing happened. She tried and tried, but it just wouldn't work. After many tries, she felt sad and disappointed. She didn't understand why she couldn't make things disappear like she had seen the rabbit do. + +Finally, she decided to go back to the woods and see if the rabbit was still there. This time, she was brave enough to walk through the woods, and soon she saw the same rabbit again. She watched as it hopped around and suddenly it vanished right before her eyes! She couldn't believe it! She was so amazed that she forgot to be scared, and instead, she was filled with joy. She knew now that she too could make things disappear, if she just tried hard enough. +One day, a curious little girl was outside playing with her friends. She spotted a palace in the distance and wondered what it must look like inside. + +The little girl decided she wanted to take a closer look and she went to the palace. She saw many wonderful things and asked a lot of questions. + +Then it started to rain and the little girl ran inside the palace to keep dry. She saw a beautiful room and was so excited that she wanted to explore it further. + +The little girl touched the walls and played around. It was like a dream come true for her! She didn't want to leave, but eventually she had to go back home. She was so happy with her palace visit and couldn't wait to tell her friends all about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He had a thumb that was very special. Every day, he would order it to do something. One day, he ordered it to sing. The thumb started to sing a happy tune. Everyone around him, who heard it, laughed and smiled. Soon, even the birds in the sky were singing along. Everyone had so much fun, it was like a party. The tall man was so proud of his special thumb. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Mary and Peter. Mary had a very special surprise for Peter. She had tucked it away in her pocket and waited all day to give it to him. + +When Peter arrived, Mary said, "I have something special for you!" With a big smile, she pulled out a pair of pink scissors and said, "This is for you!" + +Peter was so excited. He gave a big hug to Mary and said, "Thank you! I will use it for lots of tough jobs!" + +Mary smiled. She knew these scissors were going to bring them lots of fun. + +The two friends played with the scissors all day. They snipped and cut and made lots of surprises. + +They had the best day. +Lilly was a brave little girl. She had a pink dress and pink shoes. One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a flame. It was dancing in the wind. + +Lilly walked closer, her heart beating. "Hello," she said to the flame. + +The flame flickered back, like it was replying. Lilly was scared, but also excited. + +Without warning, the flame began to stretch and grow until it was very tall. Lilly jumped back and closed her eyes. But before she could run away, she heard the flame talking to her. It said: "You're brave, little one. But don't suffer for it - turn and go home before I burn your pink dress!" + +Lilly looked up. The flame's light was gentle and it seemed kind. Lilly thanked it and then ran off back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was only three years old, and was very attractive. + +Amy went out for a walk one day and saw a peanut on the ground. She smiled and decided to pick it up. + +But then, a voice said, “What are you doing? That’s my peanut!†+ +Amy looked up and saw a big bird. She smiled and said, “Can I have your peanut? I’m really thirsty.†+ +The bird smiled back and said, “Of course you can have it! Here, take it and drink it up!†+ +Amy thanked the bird and ate the peanut. It tasted sweet and she drank it all up. She thanked the bird again and waved goodbye. + +The bird smiled and said, “You’re very welcome! Have a great day!†+ +And Amy did! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sara. She felt very brave and bold. One day, when she was walking, she saw a big red stair. She was excited and wanted to explore. She started running towards the stair. + +As Sara was getting closer, she felt very scared. She had never seen anything like it before and she wasn't sure what to do. But she kept walking and soon she was standing at the top of the red stair. + +Suddenly, Sara felt something tugging at her feet. She looked down, and saw that the stair was made of ice! She slipped and fell down the ice stair. She felt a sharp pain in her leg and then everything went dark. + +The moral of the story is that you never know what might be hidden within something that looks harmless. Always think twice before you act! +Once there was a foolish little boy named Tom. One day, he was walking in the park with his mum and dad. Suddenly they saw something shiny on the ground. Tom wanted to look closer. It was a small chest with a gold lock on it. Tom could not open it. + +His mum and dad said that Tom had to wait until he met someone who could open it. Tom was very excited. + +Soon Tom met a man wearing a big hat. He said that he had the key to the chest. Tom's mum and dad watched as the man opened it. Inside the chest they found a big bag of sweets. Tom and his family were so happy! They thanked the man and said goodbye. + +Tom learned that if you are patient, you will meet people who can help you. It was a special day for Tom and his family. +Once upon a time there was a fine post. It was so big and so tall that it made David very happy. He wanted to spend lots of time looking at it every day. + +So one morning, David woke up and ate some tasty breakfast. Then he went outside to spend some time looking at the post. It was so shiny and tall it made him smile from ear to ear. + +He enjoyed the fine post so much that he spent all day looking at it. He'd sit for hours and just admire how nice it was. + +When it started to get dark outside, David went back inside his house. He was so happy he had spent the day looking at the fine post. And from then on, he made sure to visit it every day to enjoy its beauty. +Once there was a little boy called John. He wanted to show his mom something unusual. + +He went outside and found a big truck. It was carrying something wet. John thought it was very interesting. + +He wanted to see what was inside the truck. He asked the driver if he could take a look. + +The driver said yes and he helped John to load the truck. It was filled with wet sand. + +John was excited to tell his mom about what he saw. He couldn't believe how unusual it was! +Once there was a little boy who loved to dream. One night he dreamt he was flying high up in the sky. He felt dizzy but was so happy he laughed out loud. + +The sound of his laughter echoed around the sky. He twirled and spun until he was so dizzy he couldn't tell up from down. + +As he winked his eyes he woke up in his bed with a big smile on his face. He remembered how fun he had been flying and he couldn't wait to dream again! +Once upon a time there was a playful little monkey. He loved to explore everywhere he went. One day the monkey went to a tree and what did he find? An avocado! The monkey quickly opened it and started to feed. He ate every bit of the avocado and was very happy. + +The next day, the monkey was feeling playful again. He started to look for something to do. Suddenly, he came across a big pile of avocados. He filled his hands with the avocados and started to feed himself. He ate up every piece and enjoyed his snack. + +When the monkey was done, he went back to his playful adventures. He had fed himself a delicious avocado and now he was even more playful. The monkey had a wonderful time playing and exploring, and never ever forgot his delicious avocado snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Fluffy who loved to fly around in the sky. One day, Fluffy was zooming around, when he noticed something strange on the ground. He flew closer for a better look and discovered it was a little skull! + +Fluffy was very curious, so he flew down to take a closer look. As he got closer, he heard a voice call out to him. "Little bird, why don't you take me with you? I want to fly too!" Fluffy was very excited, so he carefully picked up the little skull and flew off into the sky. + +The skull was very light, so it didn't slow Fluffy down. They zoomed around the sky faster and faster, having lots of fun. The skull said, "I'm so glad I got to fly with you today!" Fluffy smiled and replied, "Me too!" + +They flew around the sky together until the sun began to set. They said their goodbyes and Fluffy flew off again, leaving the little skull behind. + +Fluffy never forgot that flight with the little skull, and the memory always made him smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Max and Annie. + +One day, Max asked Annie, "What are we going to do today?" + +Annie replied, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Max said, "Okay!" + +So Annie hid under the couch, and Max said, "Ready or not, here I come!" Max found Annie and said, "Did you find something yummy under there?" + +Annie smiled, then pulled out a piece of candy and said, "Yes, it's very yummy!" + +Max smiled, then they shared the candy and enjoyed it together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to cook something special for her family. She was very glad because she had a great idea of what to make. So she took her ingredients and started to cook. + +But then, something went wrong. The food was too spicy and the family couldn't eat it. Everyone was sad, but the mommy didn't give up. + +So she tried a new idea. She cooked something else and it was delicious. Everyone in the family was happy and glad. They ate the special food together and it tasted yummy. + +The mommy had a good idea and everyone enjoyed the food. The family was so glad that the mommy was able to make something so delicious for them. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was a very naughty girl and often would not listen to her parents. One day Emily's parents had to go out for the night, so Emily stayed with her grandparents. + +Grandma was making dinner and Emily helped. She stirred the pot, added the spices and tasted the soup. Emily was so excited for dinner because it looked and smelled delicious. + +However, Emily was still feeling a bit naughty, so instead of eating what Grandma made, Emily decided to imagine her own dinner. She imagined cooking a big pie with lots of fruit inside. + +Grandma noticed what Emily was doing and gently warned her, "You should really eat the dinner I cooked, Emily. Otherwise you won't have enough energy and be tired later." + +Emily smiled and said, "Okay, Grandma. I'll eat the dinner." + +She ate her dinner and afterwards Grandma said, "See? I knew you would make the right choice if you just imagined it." Emily nodded and smiled, feeling full and happy. From then on, she always remembered to listen to her parents. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl, who was only three years old. One morning, she was so tired that she yawned. When she saw how big her yawn was, she was amazed. She said to herself, "That was an enormous yawn!" + +So, she decided to go outside to see if she could find something equally enormous. She started exploring and soon she came across a huge basket. She smiled and exclaimed, "That is an enormous basket!" + +Her mother, who was standing nearby, smiled and said, "You shouldn't be surprised. Whenever you work hard and put effort into something, good things will happen. That is why the basket is so enormous." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I understand. I will always work hard and try my best". + +Moral of the story: Hard work pays off and you can achieve great things when you put in effort. +Riley was three. She loved to explore the world. Everywhere she went she was full of curiosity and so she talked to everyone. She wanted to learn new things. + +One day she met an old man in the park. His name was Vince. Riley smiled at him and said "Hi friend, what language can you speak?" + +Vince smiled back, "I speak many languages, let me see which one we can both understand." + +Riley trusted Vince and so she followed him as he spoke. He slowly showed her different words and soon they were both speaking the same language. + +Riley was so excited to learn a new language. She said "Thank you for sharing this with me!" + +Vince laughed and said, "It's my pleasure." He looked at Riley and said, "Always remember to trust people who are clean and kind." + +Riley hugged Vince and vowed to always trust people who were clean and kind. She thanked Vince for teaching her the language and ran off to find her next adventure. +Pete was a little boy who loved to explore. One day he decided to venture into the garden in search of a radish. But it was difficult to find the vegetables, as they were all mixed in with the other plants. + +Pete could not find the radish, as it was dark and he was not sure where to look. So he called out for help, "Who can lead me to a radish?" + +But there was no one in the garden! Suddenly, the wind blew and a voice said, "I can lead you there." It was the garden fairy! + +The garden fairy waved her wand in its magical way and a small path appeared in the grass. She said, "Follow the path and it will lead you to the radish." + +Pete couldn't believe his luck! He followed the path, and eventually, he found a big, beautiful radish. He thanked the garden fairy and then dashed off to show his mum the radish he had found. + +She was so proud of his hard work and said, "Well done Pete, that was difficult to find, but you did it!" +Once there was a boy called Henry. Henry loved to explore outdoors. He went on walks in the park and climbed trees. One day, as Henry was walking through the park, he stumbled on a long, thin twig. Henry picked the twig up and started to bend it and see how flexible it was. He tried to bend it like his thumb, but he couldn't quite manage it. Suddenly, the twig broke in two! Henry was surprised and he put the broken twig in his pocket. He kept walking until he got home. Henry's mom was there, and when she saw the broken twig, she was very happy. She told Henry that the twig was like a flexible thumb and would help him with his small chores around the house. So Henry put the twig to work and before he knew it, he was done with his chores. He had used the twig like a flexible thumb and it worked perfectly! +Once upon a time there was a giant that was very blue. He lived in a small village, but everyone was too scared of him to come near! + +One day, a little girl was walking by his house when the giant called out to her. + +'Hey little girl, come rub my back please.' + +The little girl was scared, but she was brave and decided to go and help. + +So she slowly walked up to the giant and started to carefully rub his back. + +The giant made a deep, soothing sigh. 'Thank you so much, that was fantastic.' + +The little girl smiled and said, 'You're welcome!' + +The giant then waved goodbye to the little girl as she skipped away. And from then on, the little girl and the giant were friends and played together every day. +One day, it was raining outside. A 3 year old girl looked out the window and saw drops of water coming down. She stood on her tippy toes and tried to reach out to catch them. + +The girl's mom saw her and decided to help. She grabbed the hose and moved it close to the window. Then, she turned on the water and sprayed it over the window. + +The girl was delighted. She laughed and danced as she clapped her hands. The water felt like tiny drops of rain. It was perfect! + +The mom and the girl enjoyed the moment until the rain stopped and the window was clean. The girl said goodbye to the tiny droplets and ran off to play. She had a wonderful time with the hose, and the perfect rain. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and liked to share with everyone. On a sunny day, Joe was playing in his garden when he saw something shiny in the grass. He went over to have a look and saw a glass. It was a normal glass, nothing special. + +He picked it up and started to share it with all of his toys. He showed it to his teddy bear, his toy car and his dolls. He decided it would be fun to share the glass with his friends too. So he called out through his garden gate to see who was outside. + +Joe was lucky and his two best friends were nearby. They came over to the garden and Joe showed them the glass. They were really happy to share it together. They played together with the glass for a while and then said goodbye. Joe went back to his garden and put the glass away in a special place for the next time he wanted to share it. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who loved to explore. One day, the baby entered a magical forest, full of new and exciting things to discover. + +The baby was so excited that it paid no attention to a selfish animal who lived in the forest. This animal was very unhappy with the baby and started to cry, trying to scare the baby away. + +But the brave baby kept exploring, so the selfish animal decided to take matters into its own hands. The selfish animal jumped and tried to catch the baby, but the baby was too quick! + +Fortunately, a helpful bee had been there to watch over the baby. The bee flew to the animal and buzzed as loudly as it could, scaring it away. + +The baby was safe and happy again and could continue exploring the forest. From then on, the baby was careful to watch out for that selfish animal! +Once there was a little girl called Maria. She loved to cook. Every day she would stand on a chair and help mummy cook their meals. + +One day Maria wanted to cook something special. She grabbed a pan, spoon and ingredients and put them onto the armchair. She tried to climb onto the armchair, but it was too high. + +Maria started to cry, when suddenly her brother Peter came over. Peter was bossy, but he was also kind. He said he'd help Maria, so together they climbed onto the armchair. + +Peter helped Maria to cook and it was the most delicious thing ever! Maria was very pleased. They laughed and smiled and thanked each other for their help. After that, Maria and Peter helped mummy cook together almost every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Joe. He was a very shy bird, and never wanted to talk to the other animals. One day, Joe saw a mist rolling in from the forest. He was so scared, he flew away and hid. + +The other animals in the forest saw the mist coming and started to quarrel. They shouted and argued, and no one could agree on what to do. Joe stayed hidden and watched. + +Finally, an old, wise fox spoke up and said, "There is nothing that can be done about the mist, let's all just be kind to each other and be helpful". + +Joe saw how wise the fox was and learnt from him. From that day on, Joe was no longer shy and started to help the other animals. Everyone was happier when they helped each other, and the quarrels stopped. + +Moral: Being kind to each other is the best way to settle quarrels. +Max was curious about the party. He had heard his parents talking about it and he wanted to go. + +All his friends were going, so he asked his parents if he could go too. They said no, they didn't recommend it. + +Max was so disappointed. He wanted to know what the party was like. He asked his parents why he couldn't go, but they just said he was too young. + +Max was sad. He was sure that the party would be fun, but now he couldn't go. He wished his parents had said yes and recommended it to him. But they hadn't and now he couldn't go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl name Jane who was so happy and friendly. She liked to play with her friends, but loved playing hide-and-seek the most. + +One summer day, Jane was playing hide-and-seek and she disappeared. Her friends searched the meadow and looked behind trees and rocks, but Jane was nowhere to be seen. + +As her friends searched and searched, all of a sudden, a gust of wind blew Jane away - inch by inch. It was like she had vanished. Everyone was so envious of her and wished they could blow away like that too. + +Suddenly, Jane came right back to her friends. She had been to a magical land and received a very special gift. Her friends were so happy to see her. They all hugged and played together, with Jane’s new gift in the middle. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called David. David was very lucky because one day he saw a funny joke. He began to laugh and all his friends around him, were amused. His best friend, Sarah said, "Let's save the joke so we can remember it!" + +So David and Sarah saved the joke in an old box and wrote it down. + +Every day they would take out the box and read the jokes, laughing and giggling. Even their parents laughed when they heard the jokes! + +It was great fun and David was very lucky to have a friend to share the joke with. Together they laughed and shared a lot of stories, each one more funny than the next! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tim and John. Tim had a whip and he liked to play with it. John was happy to let him do this. + +One day, Tim was playing with his whip and he got too close to John who started to cry. Tim felt very sad because he had made John cry. + +John's mummy heard the noise and came to help. She told Tim that he must be very gentle when he was playing with his whip. She said he must not be too close to his friends otherwise he might make them cry. + +Tim felt very sorry for making his friends cry and from then on, he was very careful when playing with his whip. + +John and Tim were happy again and they played together in a more gentle way. Tim remembered that it was important to be careful with his whip and be kind to his friends. They had a happy time playing together. + +The moral of the story is that we should be gentle and kind to friends and not hurt them. Friendship is too precious to be broken by playing carelessly. +Once there was a little girl named Molly. One afternoon Molly was playing outside when she saw a hurt insect. She wanted to help the little bug, so she carefully carried it over to her garden near the house. + +Molly spotted a soft flower petal near one of the plants and she lifted it carefully under the insect. She felt happy when she saw the bug curl up on the petal and go to sleep. + +The next morning, Molly woke up early to check on her friend. The bug was still sleeping on the petal, so she very gently carried it back over to the garden. A sunny patch of grass was there and she placed the petal down on it. + +All of a sudden, the bug opened its eyes and flew away! Molly smiled as she waved goodbye to the hurt insect. She was glad the bug was all better now. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Fred the Frog and Brian the Bear. Every day, they played sports together. They loved playing soccer, baseball, and tag. One day, Brian was feeling particularly grumpy and did not want to play. + +Fred was very disappointed because he loved playing with his friend. He tried to cheer up Brian with silly jokes, but Brian just got grumpier and grumpier. + +So, Fred thought of a special plan. He said to Brian, "Let's play one more game. If you win, I'll welcome you with ice cream!" This made Brian's eyes light up. Brian agreed to play, and Fred won the game. + +Fred was happy to see his friend smile, and he welcomed Brian with a hug and a treat. The two friends learned that even when they were feeling grumpy, they could still find joy in spending time together. +One day, Jack was walking by the beach. He saw a big wave and he wanted to catch it. He ran towards the wave and started to chase it. + +Jack's mom saw what he was doing and called him. She told him to stop chasing the wave and to wait for her. But Jack didn't listen and he kept running after the wave. + +Mom got angry and told Jack off. She said he was being naughty and he had to stop running after the wave. + +Jack was a bit sad, but he understood that he had to obey his mom. He stopped running after the wave and watched it go away. He waved goodbye to the wave and went back to his mom. + +Mom was happy that Jack was now listening to her and she gave him a big hug. From then on, Jack always listened to his mom and was never naughty again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy's parents wanted to take her to the barber, so they asked the barber if he could cut her hair. The barber agreed, but he said he was very busy with other children. His wife urged him to take Daisy, because she was only a few years old. + +Daisy was worried that the haircut wouldn't turn out well, but the barber was very good at cutting hair. She eventually agreed to go. + +The barber began to work on her hair, but then Daisy became very selfish. She started pushing away the barber's scissors. The barber became very frustrated and said, "Daisy, please don't do that! I'm trying my best to make your hair look nice." + +Daisy replied, "I just want it to look how I want it too." + +The barber said, "I know, but I'm doing the best I can." Eventually, Daisy agreed and let the barber finish her hair. When the haircut was done, Daisy's hair looked really nice. + +The moral of the story is that we should not be selfish, but instead be kind and listen to what others have to say. +Once there was a child who liked to run. He would run around all day long and his legs were tough. Every year around this time, the child would run a race with his friends. He was so fast that he always came first. The other children were surprised at how he was able to run so fast even though he was so young. + +One year, the race was more challenging. It was so tough that the child thought he wouldn't be able to finish it. But he kept on running, step by step, until he eventually made it to the finish line. Everyone was cheering for him and it made him so happy. + +The child learned that if he worked hard and didn't give up, he could do anything. From then on, he never stopped running and having fun. +Once upon a time there was a tiny boy called Jack. He wanted to collect lots of different things. Every day he went out and tried to find something new. + +One day, he went out and found a flute! Jack was so excited. He went back home to show his parents. + +Jack wanted to play the flute every day, so he practised it every day. He practised it so much that he started to get really good at it. He made lots of regular music with it and his parents were very proud of him. + +Jack was so happy he had found the flute and was able to play it. He enjoyed playing it and collecting other things as well. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. Everyday she liked to feed the birds. + +She would take a dish outside and spread some seeds in it. The birds were always so excited when they saw the dish. They would come up to it and start eating the food. + +Lucy found it very fair that she was able to share her food with the birds. Everyday when they saw the dish, they chirped and sang with joy. Lucy was always so happy to feed them. + +The birds never forgot about the dish. Every morning they came back, wanting more. But sometimes Lucy would forget to feed them. When this happened, they would peck at her window until she remembered. + +And day after day, Lucy and the birds continued to feed each other with love and fairness. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful robin. It flew high in the sky, singing beautifully. + +Down below, a little girl heard the robin and ran outside. She marveled at it's beauty and grace, and wanted to be friends with the bird. + +The little girl said "hello," but the robin only sung in response. The girl was disappointed, so she said she was sorry. + +The robin then flew down close to the girl and casually mentioned a mosquito. The girl's face lit up; she loves mosquitos! + +The girl suddenly sprang off towards the woods, leaving the robin puzzled. She came back with two fat mosquito's. + +The robin flew closer and sang happily to the little girl, thanking her for being such a good friend. + +The little girl and the graceful robin were now best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time there was a little raccoon named Ricky. He was a very adventurous raccoon and he loved exploring the big forest. One day, he was looking for a new adventure and he packed his gear. He was feeling very brave, so he headed out. + +On his way, he found a stream that was getting very rough. He noticed that a little fish was in trouble and was about to be swept away. Ricky knew he had to help and he quickly grabbed his rope to save the fish. With his rope, he was able to save the fish and the fish thanked him with a quiet smile. + +Ricky was very happy that he was able to help and he felt proud of himself. He learned a valuable lesson: saving somebody or something in need is very important and can make you feel good. + +From then on, Ricky was always prepared with his gear and ready to help anyone in need, no matter what they are. He was no longer afraid of the big, wide world because he knew that everyone can make a difference! +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived in the big, tall tree. One day, the bird wanted to make some music, so he started to sing a song. But, just then, a fox came along and said that the bird could not sing. The bird was very sad, but he refused to give up. + +So, he started to sing his song again, and the fox was angry and shouted at him to stop. But the bird kept singing, and he sang louder and louder. The fox became angrier and was about to attack the bird, but then the other animals in the forest came together and released a loud, peaceful song. + +The fox was surprised and started to feel sorry for being so mean. So, he joined in with the animals and sang the song. Everyone was happy and the bird was released to go back to his tree and sing his own song. The bird was so relieved and sang a beautiful and peaceful song. + +Then, the animals returned to their homes. The bird was so glad that he had stood up for himself and the fox learnt a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mike and David. They were very good friends and always played together. One day Mike said, "I want to play with my football." David was envious and asked if he could join too. Mike said, "Yes, you can come and play with us, but you have to trust me." + +So the two friends went outside and David watched in awe as Mike skillfully kicked the football all around the yard. Soon, time flew by and it was time for Mike to go home. David was sad, but Mike said, "Don't worry my friend, I'll bring the football back tomorrow and we can play together again." + +David was so happy, and he trusted Mike to keep his promise. The next day, Mike arrived just in time, football in hand. The two friends never stopped playing together and David trusted Mike more and more every day. +Once there was a little girl who loved to go to her classroom. Every day, she would go and sit with her friends and they would share stories, songs and laughter they had made the day before. + +One day, the little girl was feeling quite shy and scared because she didn’t know what to say or do. But then, her teacher came over to her and gave her a big kiss on the top of her head. + +The little girl felt so much better and began to smile. Soon, she was back to playing and sharing with her friends, and the classroom was filled with joy again. + +Every day after that, the little girl would go to her classroom and her teacher would greet her with a big kiss, and every time she felt so happy. + +Though they were just little, the girl and her teacher showed that even through little gestures you can make a big difference in life. +The little girl woke up one morning with a frown. She wanted to get dressed and zip up her dress, but it was too hard. Her brother noticed and came over, he smiled. He knew how to work the zipper so he grabbed it, and moved it up as fast as he could. The little girl smiled back and thanked him, she was so happy she had her dress on. + +They both heard a noise outside, so they ran to the window to see what was happening. They saw a runner running very fast. The little girl laughed and waved her hands, but her brother frowned. He didn't like to see people running fast. + +The little girl grabbed her brother's hand so they could go back to their room. She showed him some of her toys and he smiled again. They both laughed and played for the rest of the day. +One day, Salli went for a walk. She was an ordinary girl and the day was very sunny. + +Salli wanted to go somewhere exciting. She walked and she walked until she came to a big cross. It was bright and shiny. Salli thought it looked magical. + +She continued walking and crossed the big cross. On the other side, she saw a park. It was a big and special place, with swings and slides. Salli jumped with joy and ran around the park. + +After a while, Salli got tired from all the running. She walked back to the cross and went home. It was an ordinary day for her, but she still remembered the magical park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. She lived in a house with her mommy, daddy, and her Uncle John. Uncle John used to take her for walks in the park. + +Sophie and Uncle John had so much fun playing in the park. They would play games, explore and sometimes eat tasty food. One day, Sophie noticed a pile of blocks and started to play with them. She made a tall block tower. + +Unfortunately, it was time to go home so Sophie could not finish her tower. Uncle John said, "You can finish it tomorrow". But then, a strong wind came and destroyed her tower. Sophie started to cry. + +Uncle John gave Sophie a hug and told her, "It's ok. Tomorrow we will bring more blocks and make a bigger and better tower". Sophie was so happy that she gave her Uncle a big kiss. + +The next day they went back to the park and together they built a huge and tasty tower with blocks. It was the best tower ever! +Mommy, daddy and baby Jack were on an adventure. They had a lot of luggage with them. Daddy said the luggage was heavy, and Jack thought it looked really interesting. + +The family arrived at the airport and had to line up with the other people. They waited for the airplane to arrive. When it finally did, Jack was very excited. + +Suddenly, Jack saw something disgusting walking across the airport. It was a big, furry rat! He quickly grabbed his mommy's hand, but she didn't recognize it. Jack pointed out the rat and daddy quickly took out his phone to take a picture. + +The family quickly got on the airplane and flew away. Jack was happy that he had recognized the rat before mommy and daddy had! +Once upon a time there was a judge who went for a nice walk. He smiled at the sunshine and sang a tune while walking. He was a very polite judge, always saying please and thank you. + +Soon he came to a big hill. He started to climb it, but it was very steep and he needed a break. Just then, he saw a little bird who was hopping up the hill. + +The judge smiled and watched the bird. The bird was so small and fast, it was easy for it to walk up the hill. The judge remembered to be polite, so he said "Good morning, little bird!" The bird chirped and sang back to him. + +The judge reached the top of the hill. He smiled and looked out at the beautiful view. He thought about how polite the little bird was, and he smiled. + +The judge thanked the little bird for his help and started to walk down the hill. Wherever he went, he remembered to be polite and say please and thank you. +Belle was a famous girl from an unknown country. She often disagreed with her friends, but she still had lots of friends. One day, she wanted to go to the playground, but her friends wanted to go to the beach. Belle disagreed and said, "No, I want to go to the playground." Her friend Henry said, "But the beach looks so fun!" Belle disagreed and said, "I want to go to the playground!" Then her other friend, Lily, said, "Let's go to the playground and then we can go to the beach afterwards." Belle smiled and said, "Okay, that sounds good!" All of her friends agreed and they went to the playground together. They had a great time and then they went to the beach afterwards. Belle knew that it was better to disagree sometimes because then she could find a good solution that everyone agreed on. +Once there was a mule named Marty. He enjoyed rolling in the grass and having peaceful fun. But he wanted to do something special and different. He wanted to wrap something! + +So Marty headed off to find something wonderful to wrap. He trotted through the meadows, happily looking for something that he could wrap. + +Suddenly, he heard a whinny. A horse was stuck in a bush. "Help me!" she cried. Marty knew he had to help. + +He ran over to the bush and began to wrap it with some nearby vines. After a while, they were able to get the horse out. Marty had saved the day. + +"Thank you, Marty," said the horse gratefully. + +"You're welcome!" said Marty proudly. He was glad he had been able to make a peaceful day even better. +John and his mum were walking down the street. Suddenly, John saw something deep in the bushes. He screamed and his mum stopped walking. + +Mum: "What is it, John?" + +John replied: "I saw something deep! There, in the bushes!" + +Mum shook her head and said: "It's probably nothing, John." But John had an idea. He ran home and soon, he was back with his news. + +Mum: "What news, John?" + +John smiled: "I saw a cat! She looked so deep! Can we keep her?!" + +Mum started to laugh and hugged John. She said: "Yes, of course we can keep her!" + +So, John and his mum took the cat home and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to wear cool clothes. One day she went to the store and asked for some new clothes. + +"Wow!" said Daisy, "The clothes here are so cool!" + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Would you like me to cut the tags off?" + +Daisy was very excited. "Yes please!" she said. + +The shopkeeper took out a pair of scissors and cut the tags off the clothes. + +Daisy thanked the shopkeeper and put on her new cool clothes. She twirled and spun around and felt so happy! The cool clothes made her feel like a princess! + +The end. +It was the most amazing day ever. The sun was out and there was a gentle breeze. Sam was so excited! His family had a surprise for him. They were going on a cable ride. + +Sam and his family went to the cable ride station. He got on the cable and waited for it to take off. He was so excited! + +Suddenly there was a delay. Someone broke the cable and needed to fix it. Sam waited patiently as the experts worked to fix the cable. + +Finally, the cable was fixed and they were off. It was an amazing experience! The view on the cable ride was so beautiful. Sam had a wonderful time and he couldn't wait to do the cable ride again. +John was a three year old boy who was always very happy. One day John went to the kitchen and saw the tap in the sink. It was a big, shiny tap and he wanted to try it out. He walked up and turned the tap on full. Suddenly, water started coming out of the tap and John got very wet. He started to regret turning it on as he saw his Mum come in. She was not happy with John and asked him why he had done it. John knew he should not have done it and began to cry. He said sorry to his Mum and she said she forgave him, but asked him not to do it again. The next day, John was careful not to turn the tap on and was very happy to stay dry. He had learned his lesson and remembered to be careful not to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved playing outside where the sun was bright and the grass was green. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go for a walk along the road. + +"Will it be cool?" asked Daisy. + +"Yes! It'll be great," Mom said, smiling. + +So, Daisy and Mom set off down the road together. Daisy skipped along, feeling the sun on her face and belly. She was so excited to bring her toys with her outside. Then, all of a sudden, the sky got dark. + +"Uh oh," said Mom. "It looks like a storm is coming." + +Daisy tried to run back home, but it was too late. Suddenly, thunder boomed and rain pelted down. Daisy was very scared. Then lightning lit up the sky and huge hailstones started to fall. + +"We need to get shelter!" yelled Mom. But it was too late. Just then, a big hailstone hit their heads and Daisy fell to the ground, screaming in pain. In the end, Daisy and Mom had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor said that the hail had hurt Daisy badly, and that she would have to stay in bed for a while. Daisy felt so sad, she had wanted her walk to be so cool. + +Mom hugged Daisy and said, +The sun shone brightly. It was a perfect day for Ben and his dad to head to the lab. + +"Why are we going to the lab, dad?" Ben asked, wide-eyed. + +"We are going to work on a very important project," his dad said. + +At the lab, Ben watched his dad turn on the computer and start typing away. After several hours, his dad sighed, frustrated. + +"It's not working," he said. + +Ben held his dad's hand and said, "Don't worry, daddy. We can be persistent and we will succeed." + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, you are right, Benny. We will keep trying until we succeed." + +And that is exactly what they did. After being persistent, they succeeded in completing their project. Ben was so excited, he shouted and his dad smiled, proud of their accomplishment. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was in the park with her mother. She really wanted to swing on the swing, but it looked too high to her. So, her mother smiled and said "Let's try it together. I will push you, and you will get to the victory of going higher and higher!" + +Lucy smiled. She was so excited. She grabbed the swing and sat down. Her mother started pushing her. "Whee!" Lucy said, while her mother kept pushing her higher and higher. + +"Look how nice the sky looks from here!" Lucy's mom said. + +Lucy smiled and said, "I feel like a big girl because I'm so high!" + +Her mother cheered for her, "That's it, you're such a strong winner!" + +And Lucy kept pushing higher and higher until she felt like she was up in the clouds. She had won the victory of swinging on the swing, and it felt so nice! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Jess. Jess had a plane and one day she asked Joe if he wanted to go on a plane ride. "Yes!" said Joe, "That would be fine!" + +Joe and Jess got on the plane. Joe was so excited to fly in the sky, but when they got up there, he noticed the clouds looked very dark. Suddenly, it started to rain. He shouted to Jess, "Let's go back down!" + +Jess shook her head and said, "No, it's too late, we have to stay up here until the rain stops." They waited and waited, but the rain just never stopped. Joe started feeling scared and sad. Finally, Jess said, "We have to go back down. I regret taking this plane ride today." + +Joe was relieved when they finally landed on the ground. From that day on, both Joe and Jess always remembered to check the weather before taking a plane ride. Everything was fine again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl who lived in a small hut on the edge of town. She was very poor and often had nothing to eat. + +One day, the little girl walked by a big house near the town center. She noticed that people in this house were having a party. She could see them drinking from glasses with fancy caps. + +The little girl wished with all her heart that she could have one of those fancy caps too. She decided to go to the party and try to get one for herself. + +When she got to the party, however, she was scared and ran away. As she was running back home, she noticed an old broken-down hat lying on the side of the road. She picked it up, put it on her head, and smiled. + +The moral of this story is that it's always better to be content with what you have than to wish for something you can't have. There's no need to be jealous of others if you have something that makes you happy. Sometimes, being poor is not so bad after all. +Once upon a time there was a clever fox. He loved to take naps in the sun. One day he heard a secret. He was so excited that he decided not to take a nap. + +He went to a nearby bush and spoke to the animals there. He asked them to keep the secret with him and not to tell anyone. The animals agreed. + +The clever fox kept the secret close to his heart. He did not want to tell anyone, not even his friends. That meant the secret was safe! + +But one day, the animals couldn't keep the secret anymore. They told everyone in the bush about it. Everyone was so excited about the secret, but the clever fox was disappointed. + +The fox had learned an important lesson: it is better to share secrets instead of keeping them all to himself. That way, everyone can have fun together and not be disappointed. +One day, Jack and Anna were walking in the park. It was a nice day, and they both wanted to play. They found a big tree and Jack said, "Let's climb it!" So they climbed the tree, and Anna looked around. She saw a fire and said "Ooh, it's so pretty!" But Jack said "That looks dangerous. We should be careful." + +Anna went closer to the fire and said "What's that?" Jack told her it was a fire, and said, "Fire can burn you, so stay back!" But Anna didn't listen, and she started to touch the fire. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Anna got scared. She started to cry. + +Jack was very worried and he looked around for help. He saw an old man and shouted "Help!" The old man saw the fire and said "I know what to do. I can help you put out the fire." + +The old man got a bucket of water and filled it with sand. He put both on the fire, and it stopped burning. The old man said "Be careful next time, and don't waste time near fires. Fire can be very dangerous. But I'm glad I was here to help, and no one was burned." + +Jack and Anna thanked the old man and thanked him for being so helpful. From then on, Jack and Anna never went too close to a fire, and they +Once upon a time, there was a dependable whale who lived in the ocean. He was always friendly with the other fish and enjoyed swimming around with them. + +One day, the whale wanted to explore more of the ocean and went on an adventure. He decided to visit an unfamiliar port. As he arrived to port, the whale suddenly got a surprise: the port was shrinking! + +The whale quickly swam away and returned home to the ocean. As he understood what happened, he realized the moral: strange places can be unpredictable, so it is better to stay in familiar and dependable places! +Jim was a young boy who went outside one day. He found a big package in the grass with a length of rope attached. He had no idea what was inside so he got an idea. + +Jim decided to pull the rope until the package opened. He tugged and tugged until the rope made a loud sound and the package opened. Inside was a large and smooth object. It had a different texture than other things he had seen. + +Jim realized it was a kite and that it was useful. Now he had something to do with the wind. He was excited to try it. + +Jim ran to the park with his kite and started to assemble it. He followed the instructions that were printed on the box. Before he knew it, he had finished putting together the kite. + +The next day, Jim woke up early. He quickly grabbed his kite and headed outside. He flew the kite for hours and had so much fun. He even caught a breeze that was strong enough to lift his kite off the ground. + +Jim had a feeling that something special was about to happen. Sure enough, by the end of the day, he finished his first kite ride. He was so proud of himself and couldn't believe he had done it. From that day on, he knew how useful a kite can be. +Jane and her friend Tom were playing together one day. Jane wanted to do something, but Tom did not want to. Jane said, "I dare you to open the package." Tom said, "No way, it looks too thin to open". Jane said, "I bet you can't do it!" Tom decided to try and slowly opened the package. Inside the package was a big surprise - a box of chocolates! Tom said, "Wow, I did it!" Jane and Tom both enjoyed the chocolates. +Once upon a time, there was a thumb. It was a modern thumb, so it could do lots of special things. + +The thumb liked to press the button on a big shiny machine. When the thumb pressed the button, the machine would repeat something in a loud voice. Everyone cheered when the thumb pressed the button! + +One day, the thumb wanted to press the button lots of times. So it kept pressing and pressing. When the machine repeated the same thing over and over, everyone laughed. + +The thumb was so proud of its modern skills. The thumb pressed the button again, and everyone cheered. They said it was the best repeating thumb around! +Once upon a time, the naughty fox was walking through the forest. He saw a shiny piece of steel on the ground and started to curious. He introduced himself to the steel and asked, "what are you?". The steel said nothing. + +The fox decided to take the steel home and introduce it to his friends. He was so excited to show them his new find. + +When he got home, he showed the steel to his friends. They were so impressed and amazed. They kept asking the fox questions about the steel but he had no answers. + +The fox and his friends couldn't figure out what the steel was for. Suddenly, one of them had an idea. He suggested the steel could be used to make a bridge. Everyone was excited to build the bridge and so they got to work. + +They worked together and eventually they built the bridge out of the steel. Everyone was so proud of themselves and thanked the naughty fox for introducing them to such a special piece of steel. The end. +Once upon a time there was an ancient ball. One day, the ball started to bounce around, so the little girl picked it up. She held it in her hands, and then she noticed that the ball had a point. + +The girl had never seen a point on a ball before, so she wondered what it was. She tried to make the point go away, but it wouldn't move so she decided to have fun with it. + +The girl started to bounce the ancient ball. She hopped, jumped, and skipped around with it. Everywhere she went, the ball bounced and the point stayed! + +At the end of the day, the girl's mum said it was time for dinner, so the girl took the ball and put it in her handbag. She kept the ancient ball, and she never forgot the day that it showed her she could have fun with its point. +Once upon a time, there was a weak jellyfish. He wanted to swim quickly, but he couldn't swim fast. He was so sad and he was worried that he would be late. + +He tried to swim faster, but he couldn't. He was very weak and he was getting more and more behind. He looked around and saw that all of his friends were getting ahead of him. + +He tried to swim faster, but he couldn't. He was really sad and he was getting more and more behind. He knew that he would never get to his destination at the same time as his friends. + +Finally, he decided to give up. He slowed down and stopped swimming. He knew that he would never get there in time and he was so disappointed. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mia. She was a brave girl who liked to explore. One day she decided to go to her attic. She asked her mum if she could go, and her mum gave her permission. + +Mia walked up the stairs and entered the attic. There were lots of boxes and old toys. Mia wanted to explore, so she started to move some of the boxes. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It sounded like someone was hurt. + +Mia took a few steps forward but then stopped. She was scared. She wanted to help, but she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard the noise again. This time it sounded like a small request. Mia knew she had to help. She mustered up her courage and went towards the sound. + +Mia found a small boy inside one of the boxes. He had hurt his leg and was in pain. Mia asked if he was ok, and the boy said he was. She carried him down the stairs and finally he was safe. + +Mia had been brave and had helped the hurt boy. She felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Wendy. She loved to jump in the grass. Every day she did jumps so high and far. She felt so fit! +One day, Wendy found a problem. The jumping made her worry. When Wendy jumped, she was scared that the ground would be too hard for her feet if she jumped too high. She didn't want to get hurt. + +Wendy's friends saw that Wendy was worried, so they decided to help. They said, “Maybe if you jump on something softer, you won't have to worry!†+ +Then, Wendy's friends got an idea. They found some blankets, and made a big, soft circle. Wendy was so happy and she jumped on the soft circle. The more she jumped, the less she worried. + +From that day on, Wendy was always so fit and happy. She jumped without worry and enjoyed every single jump. +Once upon a time there was an animal by the pond. It was graceful and beautiful. This animal liked to take walks and explore the forest. One day, the animal noticed an interesting label on the ground near the pond. It noticed the words "Return Me" written on the label with a strange symbol. Intrigued, the animal decided to take the label and keep it with him. + +The next day, the animal noticed a figure in the distance. He recognized the figure as a graceful woman with a basket. The animal ran over and happily returned the label to the woman. She explained that the label was part of a magical spell and when it was returned it would set her free. + +The animal felt good about helping the woman and watched as the spell was broken one by one. Suddenly, the woman started to glow and levitate above the ground. The animal smiled as he watched the woman gracefully disappear into the night. He realized the power of returning. +Once upon a time, there was a scared little girl. She was all alone in a big and dark forest. She shivered as she looked around. All she could see was a giant pumpkin. She was frightened, so she started to cry. + +But then, something spooky happened! Out of nowhere came a loud noise. It was a dragon! The dragon was huge, and it had horrible teeth! The silly girl was so scared, she forgot all about the pumpkin. + +The dragon came closer and closer, and the girl was so frightened that she couldn't move. Suddenly, the dragon let out a roar and pounced! The girl screamed and hugged her pumpkin as tight as she could. But it was too late! The dragon grabbed her with its claws and flew away! + +The little girl was never seen again. + +And that is why you should never be too frightened, even when you're all alone in a dark forest! +Once upon a time, there lived a bossy old man with a huge mustache. He was always bossing people around and making them do things that he thought was a good idea. One day, he decided to boss two little kids around. He told them to fight each other and then made them stay in close proximity for what felt like ages. They were both scared and didn't want to fight, but the man kept insisting. + +Finally, after a lot back and forth between the kids, the old man's mustache started to twitch and he shouted, "Do it! Now!" + +Then the two kids started to fight and the old man looked very pleased. He stood there watching with a smug look on his face. Unfortunately, the fight got out of hand and one of the kids wound up getting hurt. + +The old man didn't care and just continued to stand there, with a satisfied smirk on his face. He had set this situation up and now the kids had paid the price. He had known all along that the fight would end badly. + +This was a classic example of foreshadowing and setup with a bad payoff. And it's a reminder that being bossy isn't always the best idea. +Once upon a time there was a three year old boy called Jack. Jack loved to explore outdoors, but he knew he wasn't allowed to go too far on his own. + +One day, while walking through a nearby park, Jack stumbled upon something strange. It was not a tree or a rock, but a mysterious prune! Jack was quick to pick it up and inspect it. + +"What is this?" Jack asked himself. + +Just then, an old man appeared from behind a nearby bush. He looked at Jack and smiled. + +"That is a prune, my boy," he said. "It's a type of fruit." + +Jack was excited to hear this, but he quickly realized it was not a healthy snack. The prune looked terribly old and dried up! + +Still, Jack thanked the old man for his help before taking one last look at the prune before putting it back. He then went back home with a decent lesson learned. +One day there was an empty room. It was a very plain and sad room. The walls were just blank and there was nothing in it. + +The room was so empty that the little girl wanted to do something to make it special. So, she got some bricks, and with the help of her mom and dad, she raised a wall. + +The little girl was so proud of her wall. She put a few pictures and toys on top of it so it looked really special. She also put a few of her favourite books on the wall too. + +The little girl's wall was now full and it looked amazing. She had raised something that was beautiful and that made the room much more cheerful. Now the little girl had a room she was proud of. +Once upon a time there was a wide sky and two young birds that loved to explore. + +One morning they decided to see what the world was like, so they decided to fly away. + +They flew for hours and hours until they suddenly arrived at a large and strange place. + +It was full of strange noises and big buildings. The birds had never seen anything like it before. + +The birds felt ignorant in this new place and did not know where to go. + +But then they saw a kind woman with a smiling face who welcomed them and made them feel better. + +The kind woman showed the birds around and taught them about the world. The birds were amazed by all the new things they saw and learned. + +At the end of the day, the birds were sad to have to leave, but they felt exhilarated to have discovered a whole new world. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He wanted to buy a perfect desk. He went to the shop and saw one that was perfect. He took it home and started to put it together. + +It took some time, but he finally finished. The desk looked perfect and he was very happy. He put it in the middle of the room and it was so nice! Everyone who saw it was so impressed. + +He also made a perfect chair for the desk. He worked extra hard to make sure it was perfect. When he finished, he was proud. + +The man was so happy with his perfect desk and chair. He was so proud of how well he had finished it. It was perfect! +Once upon a time, there was a witch named Wanda who lived in a big castle. Wanda was very good at magic, but no one knew her secret. One day, an evil witch came to the castle and tried to steal Wanda's magic. Wanda did not want to share her secret. + +The evil witch got mad and said, "If you don't share your secret, I will slap you!" Wanda was scared, but she stood her ground and said, "No! I won't share it." The evil witch got very angry and slapped Wanda hard. Wanda was hurt by the witch's slap, but she didn't give up. + +Wanda used her magic to make the evil witch go away. When she was gone, Wanda felt relieved. She didn't know what she would do when the evil witch returned. But she knew that her magic was the only thing that would keep her safe. + +Little did Wanda know that the evil witch was not gone forever, and one day she would return to haunt Wanda and try to steal her magic once again. But Wanda was ready for her this time, and confident in her magic to keep her safe. +Once there was a little chubby girl. Her eyes sparkled when she smiled. Every day, she went to the park to play. + +One day, she was running around and having a great time with all of her friends. But then she tripped and fell, and her toy airplane flew away. She started to cry. + +But then her mom appeared. She hugged the little girl, and said, ‘It’s ok, sweetheart. Look! I have your favorite yogurt.’ + +The little girl smiled and took the yogurt. But as she opened it, she suddenly started to tear. She began to cry again. + +The little girl’s mom put the yogurt away. She knew it was time for the little girl to go to bed. As the little girl hugged her mom goodbye, the mom said, “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Tomorrow, I will bring you another yogurt!†+ +The next day, when the little girl’s mom brought her the yogurt, she was so happy. She opened it and hugged her mom as a big thank you! +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Connor and Nathan. They were both very different, but always shared a special bond. One day, the brothers were in the kitchen deciding what to have for dinner. Connor wanted to have a big bowl of vegetables, but Nathan disagreed. He wanted a big bowl of ice cream. + +Nathan said, "Ice cream is my favorite food! Let’s have ice cream for dinner!" + +Connor was worried. He said, "No! We shouldn't have ice cream. We should have vegetables! Otherwise we won't get very strong." + +Nathan didn't listen. He said, "But, I don't like vegetables. They don't taste good!" + +Connor knew that Nathan didn't like vegetables, but he was determined to make him like them. + +He said, "We can make the vegetables taste good! We just need a bit of cheese and a special sauce. Then it will be delicious!" + +Nathan thought about it. After a minute, he said, "Ok, let's give it a try." + +The brothers made the vegetables together with the cheese and sauce, and they tasted much better than Nathan had expected. He realized that vegetables weren't so bad after all, and it was a happy ending for the whole family. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Angela. She was a very special little girl, because she believed in extraordinary things. One day, she saw a fan and she believed that it could do magical things. + +She asked her mom if she could have the fan and her mom said yes. So, Angela took the fan. She was not sure what it could do, but she had a special feeling about the fan. + +Using the fan, she found out how to make her dreams come true. Whenever she closed her eyes and spun the fan, she felt like she could make things happen. She would use the fan to make her friends smile and laugh, and it was very useful in doing that. + +Angela showed her friends how to use the fan and soon everyone believed in the magical power of the fan. All the kids in the neighbourhood had so much fun and it was all thanks to the fan that Angela believed in. +Molly loved to dance. She put on her best dress and ran around the room, twirling and spinning. Her mum watched and said, “Oh Molly, that’s so lovely.†+ +Molly smiled and held up her thumb. “Where are we going?†she said. + +Her mum smiled and said, “Today we’re going to see something very special. Come along.†+ +Molly and her mum walked for a long time until they arrived at an enormous castle. “This is the home of the queen,†said her mum. “Tonight is the queen’s birthday and there will be a big dance. Would you like to join in?†+ +Molly jumped up and down and clapped her hands. “Yes! Let’s dance!†+ +So they went inside the castle and joined the big dance. Everyone was spinning, twirling and clapping their hands. Molly and her mum danced with everyone around and around. + +After a while, Molly was tired and hungry, so they said goodbye to everyone and left. As they walked home, Molly held her mum’s hand and smiled. “That was a nice dance,†she said. + +Molly’s mum nodded. “Yes, it was very special.†+Once upon a time, there was a robot. It was a very special robot because it was very wealthy. One day, the robot went out to explore the world. As it walked down the street, it saw a group of children. They were playing together and having lots of fun. The robot wanted to join in, so it asked the children, "can I play too?" + +The children were a bit unsure about this, but eventually one of them bravely said, "yes". So, the robot began playing. But it had trouble fitting in. The children kept laughing and pointing at it. The robot was starting to feel sad when one of the children spoke up. + +The child said, "don't worry robot, we can still be friends." The robot smiled and shrugged its shoulders in agreement. The children and the robot kept playing for the rest of the day. From then on, the robot was always welcomed in the group of children. +The sun was warm, and the birds were chirping as John set off to find a bucket. He needed it for his elderly neighbor. + +Searching in the garden, he found one big and red. Perfect, he thought as he grabbed it. + +On his way to the neighbor's house, he met an old man and John stopped to talk. The old man said he was tired and yawned a loud and long yawn. + +John asked, "Why are you so tired?" + +The old man smiled, "Oh, I was helping my elderly neighbor. I carried a big bucket for her." + +John smiled and said in understanding, "Ah, that is why you are tired." + +The old man nodded and said, "Yes, and now I'm off to rest. Here, you can use my bucket. It will help you help your elderly neighbor." + +John thanked him and continued on. When he arrived, he found the elderly neighbor, tired and yawning from cleaning her garden all day. + +John said, "Here, I brought a bucket to help you." + +The elderly neighbor smiled and said, "That was very thoughtful of you. Thank you." + +John winked. He knew the big bucket could help her. +Once upon a time there were two friends, one was a little bunny and one was a big fox. Every day, the little bunny and the big fox went outside to play in the rain. + +One day, when they were outside playing, it started to rain very heavily. The big fox said to the little bunny, "Let's go find shelter. It's raining fiercely!" The little bunny agreed and they ran away together. + +They spotted a cave, where they quickly ran inside. But when they got there, they found a big dragon with a long tail! It was fierce! The dragon said, "What are you two doing in here?" + +The big fox and the little bunny were so scared, they couldn't talk. Suddenly, the big fox stuttered, "We were just looking for shelter from the rain." + +The dragon let out a loud roar, but then smiled and said, "You two can stay here until the rain stops. Just be careful!" + +The big fox and the little bunny thanked the dragon and waited happily until the rain stopped. Then they ran back outside together and continued to play in the sun. +Once there was a girl who loved summer. She looked forward to it all year. One summer, she was really excited about it. + +She went to the beach and it was really fun. The sun was shining and the water was warm. She couldn't stop smiling. + +But on the last day of summer, something bad happened. She went to the beach again, but it wasn't the same. The weather was bad, it was cold and cloudy. She was very sad. + +The girl cried and went back home. Summer was gone and she knew it wouldn't come back until next year. It was a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. Sam had an original idea. He wanted to make a big and delicious dinner for his family. He included beef in the menu. + +Sam went to the store and bought some beef. Then, he asked his mom for help. They cooked the beef. It smelled and tasted so yummy! + +For the dinner, Sam and his mom prepared other types of food. They included the beef in a big pot of stew and other delicious dishes. + +Then, the family gathered around the table. They all enjoyed the dinner, especially the beef. It was so original and tasty! + +At the end of the dinner, everyone was happy and full, thanks to Sam's original idea. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy who liked to jump on her mattress. One day she was jumping and jumping and didn't want to stop. Her father saw her and said, "Amy, please stop jumping on your mattress. You could break it, and that would be very bad." + +But Amy didn't want to listen and continued jumping. Her father got very angry because he had told her many times. He shouted at her, "Amy, if you don't stop NOW I will get very cross!" + +Amy felt guilty when she saw the disappointed look on her father's face. She knew that she had done something wrong and said, "I'm sorry, Daddy. I'll stop jumping now." + +From then on, Amy listened to her father. She tried to please him by listening and being a good girl. That way she learned that it is important to obey grown-ups and respect their wishes. +Once upon a time there was a smooth path in the woods. Two friends, Bella and Kai, wanted to go on a special adventure together. They followed the gentle path until it led to a beautiful stream. Kai looked over to Bella and said, “Let’s take a bathe!†+ +So, Kai and Bella started to take off their clothes until they were all ready. Bella took a deep breath, and then she squealed as she jumped in the water. The stream was cool, but felt nice and refreshing! Kai jumped in too and it was such fun. + +They splashed around and played in the water. Bella and Kai laughed and sang. Soon, they got tired and decided that it was time to get out and get dressed again. They dried off and put their clothes back on. + +Then, they hugged each other and said goodbye. They said they would come back and bathe in the stream one day soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to pretend. He would pretend to be a superhero and explore his room looking for villains. + +One day, while pretending to be the extraordinary superhero, he found a can of tuna in his room. He was excited and wanted to eat the tuna right away. + +But then he remembered that he was supposed to be a superhero. He had to be strong, so he decided to pretend to be strong. He put the tuna away and made himself comfortable. + +From then on, he decided to use his pretending for good. Whenever he felt like eating something he didn't need to eat, he would pretend to be a superhero. He would then put the food away and find a more comfortable way to relax and have fun. + +The little boy learned a valuable lesson that day. Pretending can be powerful and used for good. Eating something healthy can help you be strong and make you feel comfortable! +The sun was warm and the air was breezy. Myles, who was 3 years old, was excited to go outside to the playground. First, he put on his shoes and grabbed his favourite pen. He opened the door and slid down the slide. It was lots of fun going down so he decided to go again! + +When he was sliding down the third time, he noticed something dangerous. Up high, in the corner of the slide, was a sharp object. +Myles asked his mum who came to check it out too. She was very worried and said, "Do not touch it, Myles. It is bad and dangerous for you." + +Myles looked at the sharp object carefully and decided he would not touch it. He would play on the other parts of the playground for a while. He jumped on the swing and ran around the field but no matter what, his mind kept turning back to the sharp object. + +He wondered what it was there for, why it was so dangerous, and why it was put there in the first place. +Once upon a time, there was a star in the night sky named Max. Max was a very special star, he wanted to make everyone happy. Max was very sleepy and he decided to take a nap. + +He dozed off and started dreaming. In his dream he decided he wanted to succeed. So he went on a journey to make that dream come true. + +He went to the moon, but he couldn't find what he was looking for. + + +Then he saw a bright light that said, "Help me succeed!" + +Max saw a little girl who was also saying the same thing. He asked her why she wanted to succeed and she told him, "I want to make my mom happy!" + +Max smiled and knew he had found what he was looking for. He promised the little girl he would help her succeed. With his help, the girl was able to make her mom happy. + +Max was so happy to have helped the little girl succeed. He had fulfilled his dream! Max closed his eyes and fell asleep, a huge smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to clap her hands. She clapped them whenever she was happy and sang songs while she clapped. + +One day the girl went to the park, and while she was there she noticed something unusual. Under a tree was a box with something special inside. She opened the box and found an item with a lot of value. + +The girl was so happy when she saw what was inside. She decided that she would keep it and clapped her hands with joy. + +The girl took the item home and was very happy for what she had found. She realized that although it was an unusual find, it was one that held a lot of value. + +So every time she looked at it, the girl would clap her hands with happiness. She was so happy to have found something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon called Bob. Bob was very nervous about their upcoming test. They had been studying for weeks and were afraid that their efforts wouldn't be enough. + +So, one day, Bob decided to ask his best friend for some advice. "What should I do, dear friend?" Bob asked. + +The friend thought for a moment and then replied, "Why don't you take a deep breath and relax? You'll do just fine; I'm sure of it." + +Bob took his friend's advice, and the next day they went off to take the test. Bob was still a little nervous, but he reminded himself that his friend had said he would do just fine, and that gave him the courage he needed. + +At the end of the day, Bob passed his test with flying colors! Bob was so proud that his hard work had paid off. After all, it had been a dragon-sized challenge! + +Everyone congratulated Bob on his achievement. From that day onwards, he was remembered as an amazing dragon learner! +Once upon a time there was a dark penguin. He wanted to mark his name so everyone would remember him. He waddled to the beach and found a rock. He used his strong flippers to mark it. Suddenly, a big wave came and washed away the rock with the mark. The penguin was so sad! He tried one more time and he marked a bigger rock. But again, a wave came and wiped away the mark. The penguin was very unhappy. "Why can't I mark anything?", he thought to himself sadly. In the end, the little penguin couldn't find a place to make his mark, so he floated away on the dark sea and was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to jump. She would jump on the bed, jump around the house, and even jump up and down on the sidewalk. + +One day, she was jumping when she saw a pick laying on the ground. She wanted to pick it up, but then she heard a loud noise coming from a nearby tree. + +When the little girl looked up, she saw two birds fighting. One was trying to take the pick away from the other. It looked terrible. + +The little girl suddenly realized that the pick was not hers, and that it belonged to someone else. She knew it was wrong to take something that did not belong to her, so she walked away. + +The little girl learnt that it was never okay to take something that was not hers, no matter how tempting it seemed. This made her jump with joy. The moral of the story is to never take what isn't yours. +Once, there was a very important steel box. The box was special, and everyone wanted to know what was inside it. + +One day, a little girl came to the box and looked inside. She smiled and said, "I know what's in the box." + +Her friends asked, "What is it? What's inside the box?" + +The girl looked at them and said, "It is a secret but I know it is something very important." + +The friends were excited but they didn't know what was inside the box. They asked the girl again and again, but she wouldn't tell. She just smiled and shook her head. + +Finally, the friends gave up. They knew they would never know what was inside the steel box, but they were okay with that because they knew that the little girl knew. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit called Jack. Jack was very happy and liked to hop and walk around. One day, Jack met some birds who asked him to come fly with them to have soup. Jack was very excited and said yes. + +But then, one of the birds said that only birds can fly to have soup. Jack was a rabbit who couldn't fly. He was so sad and jealous of the birds that he started to cry. + +The other birds were kind and said, "Don't worry Jack. Sometimes, you can't do what other animals can do. But it doesn't mean you can be sad. Just walk around, you can still find something great to do!" + +Jack realised that it was true. He stopped crying, smiled and hopped away. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be jealous of what other people can do. But don't forget to appreciate what you can do. So make sure you walk around and find something great to do! +Once upon a time, there were two very good friends. One was a little boy and the other was a little girl. Their names were Harris and Emma. + +One day, Harris and Emma were playing in the park when Harris saw something. It was a big chessboard, with pieces in all the colours. Harris was very excited and asked Emma to play. + +Emma smiled and agreed, so they began to play. Harris and Emma bantered back and forth as they tried to outwit each other. Eventually, Harris made an impressive move and won the game. + +Emma smiled and said, "Wow, Harris. That was really impressive. You really know how to play chess!" + +Harris beamed with pride and said, "Thanks, Emma! I think I'm finally getting the hang of it." + +They sat and chatted for a while, then decided to settle down and enjoy the rest of the day in the park. +Once upon a time there was a mom and dad and their little boy, who was only three. One day the little boy asked his mom and dad if he could go on vacation. His mom and dad said that he could, but first they needed to fix their house. + +The little boy wanted to help them, so he got to work and started cleaning. He cleaned the windows, swept the floor and fixed the chairs. He worked and worked, and soon his mom and dad were able to start fixing things up. + +After a few days, the house was fixed and the family was ready to go on vacation. They were all so excited! They packed their bags and drove to the mountains. They saw high trees, and went on hikes and played. They had so much fun and the little boy was so happy. + +The moral of this story is that by helping, you can make things better. Fixing things up can be hard work, but when it comes to doing the right thing and taking care of what's important, we all must do our part. +Once there was a lonely junker who lived in a junkyard. He had no friends, and all he wanted was someone to talk to. One day he decided to do something about it. He gathered all the junk he could and started to build. He replaced the junk with pieces of wood and metal, making something big and shiny. + +He worked hard all day, until eventually he had made a robot. This robot was different, because it could talk and it could be his friend. The junker was so happy, and he talked to the robot all day about everything he could think of. + +The two were inseparable, and the junker was no longer lonely. They spent their days playing and exploring the junkyard, and the junker was just so happy to have a friend. Whenever he was feeling down, the robot was there to replace his loneliness with love and laughter. +Once upon a time there was a modest faucet. The faucet was all by itself in the middle of the kitchen. The poor faucet was broken; it had a big leak. + +One day a brave young boy arrived and he wanted to fix the faucet. He grabbed his tools and started to work. He struggled for a while, but he refused to give up. Finally, after many tries, he managed to fix the faucet - the leak was gone. + +The young boy looked proud and satisfied. He had taught a great lesson - that if you don't give up, you can fix anything! +Once upon a time, there was a little baby bird living in a nest. The nest was high up in the tallest tree in the forest. Everyday, he enjoyed looking down at the other animals running around and having fun. + +One day, the baby bird heard a loud noise and started to panic. He was so scared that he flew away from his nest without looking back. He flew around and around, with no clue where to go. + +He was so scared he did not see an owl coming towards him. The owl opened his huge wings and calmly spoke to him, "I am here to help you. You don't need to panic, little one." + +The baby bird felt safer with the big owl. They flew slowly back to the nest together. When the baby bird saw his nest in the tree, he was so relieved and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had an ordinary ear. One morning, her mom said, "Let's start a game!" The girl was so excited! + +The mom said, "Let's pretend you can hear a far-away sound with your special ear!" The mom showed her how to cup her hands around her ear and that made it easier for the girl to hear. + +The girl tried it and she heard lots of far-away sounds. She heard birds chirping and leaves rustling in the wind. It was so fun to pretend she could hear things that were very far away. + +The mom said, "That was a great game! Now it's time to go play outside." And so the girl and her mom started another fun game in the sunshine. +One day, a little boy was curious. He wanted to explore the world around him. He tiptoed to the tall cupboard in the kitchen. He felt around the edges and then he found something! Oh no! He had heard a loud noise. He had broken the cupboard. He looked around and thankfully no one had seen him! + +The little boy was relieved, but a little bit sad. He had found something, but it was gone now. Then his mother came in. She had heard the noise too and she saw the broken cupboard. She looked at the little boy and smiled. She saw that he was curious and said it was okay, this time. + +They both worked hard to fix the cupboard. When it was all finished, the little boy was proud of himself. He had been so curious, but now he knew to be careful. He gave the cupboard a loving pat before walking away to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved the beach. + +One sunny day, Lucy decided to go to the beach. She put on her swimsuit and a hat, and headed outside. + +Lucy was so excited to be going to the beach. As she arrived, she saw the cool, blue sea and the sand was so soft under her feet. + +She started running towards the sea. Then, she stopped and saw a big rock. She climbed the rock and said, 'This is the best spot!' + +Just then, she heard a voice say, "Hello Lucy!" She looked around, but there was nobody there. + +Then Lucy heard the voice again. This time it said, "Look down!" Lucy looked and saw a little crab. + +The crab said, "Hey Lucy, why don't you start playing in the sand?" Lucy smiled and said, "That sounds like fun!" + +So, Lucy and the crab started making a sandcastle on the beach. They worked and played until the sun went down, and then Lucy said goodbye to her new friend and went home. +There was a little girl named Kayla. She was three years old and very obedient. Every morning, her dad would take her to the park. + +Today, Kayla wanted to try something new. She asked her dad, “Can I shake my waist?†Her dad said, “Yes, of course you can.†+ +Kayla was so excited! She started to shake her little waist back and forth. Her dad clapped and cheered her on. She kept shaking her waist until she was tired. + +Finally, Kayla stopped shaking and took a big, deep breath. She was proud of herself for being so obedient and trying something new! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Rob. One day, Rob planted some corn in the garden. Everyday, Rob watered the corn and waited for it to grow big and strong. + +One morning, Rob went outside to check on his corn and saw a great surprise. Every single ear of corn had vanished! Rob was very confused. + +Rob ran inside to tell his mom what had happened. + +"Mom, the corn has vanished!" exclaimed Rob. + +His mom thought for a moment and then smiled. "I'm sure there was a great reason why the corn vanished." + +Rob waited with anticipation to find out more. + +Just then, their neighbor came walking by their garden with a basket full of the most delicious corn. + +"Look, Rob. This is where your corn went. Our neighbor needed it to make some of her famous cornbread! She said it was the best corn around and that it was very kind of you to share." + +Rob smiled happily. His corn had not vanished, but it had gone to make something great. +Once upon a time, there was a rat who was very different from all the other rats. He was the only one who ever seemed to rush around, instead of taking things slow like the other rats. He was always rushing here and there, no matter what time of day it was. + +One day, the rat was rushing around looking for food. As he rushed, he noticed something strange. There was a different rat in the same spot that he had seen the day before. The rat looked scared and was shaking in place. + +So the rat stopped and stared. He wanted to help the scared rat, but he didn't know how. Then, he got an idea. He rushed to the same spot the next day, bringing the scared rat a piece of food. + +The rat was so happy to see the kind rat and quickly ate the food. Every day the rat came back to bring some food for the scared rat. The two rats became friends and were always happy to see each other. + +The end. +George was playing at the beach. He was having so much fun. He loved feeling the sand under his toes. He looked around at all the fun things to do. He saw people swimming in the waves, but George just wanted to splash. + +So that is what he did. He started splashing around in the water. He had a big smile on his face. Suddenly, an old man came up behind him. He was very rude and shouted at George to stop splashing! + +George was scared and quickly ran away from the old man. He ran to his mom and dad who were sitting on the beach. His mom gave him a big hug and some food. George was so happy to have some food. + +The old man was so rude to George, and George was so glad that his mom and dad were around to keep him safe. From that day on, George was extra careful not to be too noisy when he was playing at the beach. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Chloe who loved to explore. One day she saw something very shiny in the field, so she decided to go and take a look. She saw a copper coin glinting in the sunlight and was so amazed that she picked it up. Suddenly she heard a loud voice bellowing. + +"What do you think you're doing with my coin?" + +Chloe was so scared that she dropped the coin and stepped back. The voice belonged to a wild-looking man. + +"I just wanted to take a look," stammered Chloe. + +"Well, you should never touch things that don't belong to you," the wild man growled. "Now give it back." + +Chloe felt a chill down her spine and, very reluctantly, handed him back the coin. + +"Guess you learn your lesson," the wild man snarled before striding away. + +Chloe felt very sad and scared. She had learned her lesson: never touch things that don't belong to her. +Tommy was feeling a bit sad, it was a gloomy day. He had nothing to do, so he decided to wander to the nearby zoo. Even though it was cloudy and dreary outside, Tommy was excited to go. He loved the zoo with its wild animals so much. + +He arrived just before opening and waited at the entrance with his mom. Soon enough they could go in and explore. Tommy ran off, looking at all the animals he could find. There were monkeys, giraffes, and even lions. He felt so excited he was almost jumping for joy. + +Tommy had a great time wandering around the zoo, looking at all the animals. He even got to feed a carrot to a friendly goat. Before too long, it was time to go home. Even though the day was gloomy, Tommy was happy. He had a wonderful time at the zoo. +There was a store that was full of pretty things. It was a big store and there were lots of things to choose from. A little girl named Lucy went to the store with her mom. She saw a big pile of colorful presents and Lucy's face lit up with joy. + +Lucy wanted one of the pretty presents, so she asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom smiled and said yes. They went over to the store's wrapping station. Mom picked up some pretty wrapping paper and a bow and then she got to work. She wrapped the present for Lucy and made it look very nice. + +When the present was finished, Lucy was so excited. She hugged it close to her chest and carefully carried it out of the store. She was so happy and excited to show her friends her pretty present. +John and Jane were playing in the garden. John had a big red ball and Jane had a bat and ball. They wanted to play catch, but their garden was too small. + +John had an idea. He said, "Let's split the garden!" + +Jane was a little scared. But John said, "It will be easy!" So she agreed. + +John and Jane got to work. They used the bat to dig a line through the middle of the garden. On one side, John put his big red ball. On the other side, Jane put her bat and ball. + +John and Jane laughed. They had made two gardens, one for each of them! They agreed to take turns on each side. + +John and Jane had lots of fun playing in their two gardens. Every day they could go under the line to play in the other garden. + +Their garden had split, and it was easy! +Once there was an unknown place that had a special treasure. One day, a little girl wanted to find the treasure. She heard that she needed to act very brave to get it. + +The little girl thought she was very brave. So she set off to find it. She walked through the unknown place but could not find anything. + +Then, she saw a huge tree. She thought the tree might be the secret place where the treasure was. She walked around the tree, but she still couldn't find the treasure. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw two little birds. The birds were playing together and the little girl thought they were so cute. + +The birds saw the little girl and flew to her and began to chat with each other. The little girl acted very brave and the birds flew away. She then looked behind the tree and saw the treasure! + +The little girl was so excited and grabbed the treasure. She had found the unknown treasure in the unknown place! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go to the park. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no. She said it was too dirty outside. + +The boy felt sad, but then he came up with a plan. He said, "Mom, if I can make the garden clean, can I go to the park?" His mom said yes, she would permit it if he could make the garden clean. + +The boy got to work. He picked up all the leaves, swept the dirt out of the paths, and wiped away the dirt from the statues. He worked hard all day, until his mom said he had done enough. + +He smiled. His mom said he could go to the park as a reward for cleaning the garden. And when he got to the park, he saw the best prize of all. There was a huge play area with slides, swings, and a sandpit! The boy was so happy that he had been permitted to go to the park. +Once upon a time, there was an icy handle. It was growing bigger and bigger. Every day it grew a little bit more. Everyone around was fascinated by it. + +One day, a little rabbit hopped up to the icy handle. He was so small his ears almost touched the icy surface. He reached up a tiny paw and tried to grab it, but the handle was so icy and slippery! + +He hopped away but came back every day to see if the handle had grown a little bit more. Every day, it seemed a little bigger. And the rabbit just kept trying! + +Finally, after days of trying, the tiny rabbit's paw touched the icy handle. He was able to grab on and hold it. It was so exciting! He hopped away with the biggest smile on his face. + +The icy handle kept growing, but the little rabbit never forgot the day he was able to grab and hold it. +One day, Max was in the park with his mom. He looked around and saw a tall tree. He pointed to it and said, "Mom, can I request a climb?" His mom replied, "Sure, honey!" + +Max loved climbing, so he was excited. He ran to the tree and started to climb. His mom watched with a smile on her face. + +Max climbed higher and higher. Eventually, he could see over the whole park. He shouted, "Hey Mom, look at how tall I am!" Max's mom clapped her hands and said, "That's so amazing, honey!" + +Max then pointed to his ear and said, "Mom, I heard a bird singing in a tree. Can I request a closer look?" His mom nodded and said, "Of course!" + +So, Max carefully climbed down and followed the sound. After a few minutes, he saw the bird. It was chirping and he wanted to get a closer look. He kept an eye on his mom, who nodded and encouraged him to keep going. + +Eventually, Max was so close he could see the bird's colorful feathers. He smiled and waved at it. After a few moments, he climbed back down and returned to his mom. She hugged him and said, "That was wonderful, honey!" Max smiled with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was 3 years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day, Mary was walking through a meadow when she saw a bee. Mary stopped and stared in amazement at the bee as it flew from flower to flower. + +Mary looked around and noticed a big honeycomb sitting in the tree above her. "Oh, look at the honeycomb", she exclaimed. Mary wanted to touch it, so she jumped up into the tree and grabbed it. + +The honeycomb was dry. Mary knew she needed honey, so she tapped it with her fist. Amazingly, drops of honey started to fall out of the honeycomb. + +Mary gasped in delight and opened her mouth wide in anticipation. Suddenly, a bee came buzzing around her. Mary waved the bee away and said "Go away, bee. I just want the honey!" + +The bee stopped buzzing and stared at Mary for a few seconds. Then it flew away. + +Mary was so happy with her honey that she closed her eyes, tilted back her head and smiled. +One day, Jack's mommy took him to the park. Jack was so excited. He saw a big tree, some birds and a dog. The dog had a leash on it and Jack's mommy said he could play with it. + +The leash was very flexible so it was easy for Jack to grab the leash. He leaned over to the dog and it made him laugh. He leaned over more and the dog licked his face. Jack giggled and leaned even closer. + +Jack's mommy watched as he played for a little while then she said it was time to go. She used the leash to take the dog away and Jack said goodbye. He was sad, but he knew he would play with the dog again soon. +Bobby and his mommy were making some cookies. First, Bobby got the mixer. He turned it on, and the mixer made a lot of noise, but it was fun. Then, Bobby and his mommy added some ingredients. They added some butter, eggs, and sugar. But then they disagreed. Bobby wanted to add chocolate chips and his mommy wanted to add sprinkles. + +Bobby was very nosy and wanted to know what his mommy was doing. He asked lots of questions but his mommy didn't have time to answer them. Finally, they decided to mix both the chocolate chips and the sprinkles into the cookie dough. Bobby was happy and couldn't wait to eat a cookie. He knew the cookies would be delicious! +Once upon a time there was a brilliant butterfly called Tom. Tom loved flying from flower to flower in the sunshine. One day, Tom saw an exit sign that looked interesting. He flew over to it and saw a tiny door. + +Tom was curious and knocked on the door. +"Hello!" he called out. + +"Who's there?" a voice replied. + +"It's Tom, the butterfly," he replied. + +The door opened and to his surprise, Tom saw a whole room full of butterflies flying around. + +"Come in, Tom!" said the other butterflies. "Let's go flying together!" + +Tom was so happy and thanked them for the offer. He joined the butterflies and they flew around the room, looping and twirling like they were in a brilliant dance. + +Tom had so much fun with all the butterflies and afterwards, he said his goodbyes and went home. He was so happy and thanked the other butterflies for the wonderful day he had. +John was playing in the park one day. It was sunny but suddenly it started to rain. John was so shocked because he did not expect it. He quickly ran for cover but he slipped and hurt his leg. He was very sad and started to cry. + +John's mommy heard him crying and ran to him. She scooped him up in her arms and promised him everything would be okay. She took him inside, put him in a warm bath, and put a bandage on his leg. + +John felt better after his mommy comforted him. She gave him a big hug and even though he felt a little hurt, he knew that everything was going to be alright. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so naughty! One day she was playing at home, but she didn't know that her mom was very busy and needed help. + +Lucy heard her mom calling from the living room, “Quick, Lucy! Hurry! I need you!†Lucy didn't listen and instead ran to her bedroom. She thought she would have time for play later. + +But when Lucy got to her bedroom, she heard a loud noise. She thought it was a monster and she started to get scared. Suddenly Lucy realized her mom was still calling for help. She knew it was wrong to ignore her mom, so Lucy ran back to the living room. + +When Mom saw Lucy, she smiled and said, “I'm so glad you decided to come and help me! Let's work together so we can finish faster. After we're done, you can go back to your bedroom and play.†+ +Lucy felt so happy that she helped her mom and she was proud of being brave and not being so naughty. She knew it was important to listen to her mom and help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very adventurous and enthusiastic. One day, he was exploring in his garden and came across a big, long vine. + +Jack ran up to it and started to climb. He carefully stepped from one thick, green leaf to the next. As he reached the very top, the vine began to tremble. + +Jack was scared and started to cry. He then heard a voice say, “Don’t worry, Jack! I promise I won’t let you fall.†+ +Jack looked down and to his surprise, he saw a big, friendly monster. He stopped trembling and smiled as the monster carefully helped him back down the vine. + +The monster waved goodbye and Jack thanked him excitedly. Jack couldn’t stop talking about his adventure and was eager to explore more of his garden! +Mum and Dad were walking in the park, holding hands. Dad stopped and pointed to a leaf. "Look at that leaf," he said, smiling. Mum nodded. "It's so beautiful," she said. Together, they looked at the green leaf fluttering in the wind. + +Suddenly, a voice called out. They looked around and saw an unknown baby bird. It was singing and seemed to be asking for help. + +Mum and Dad looked worried, so they decided to support the bird. They found some twigs and put a leaf over the bird to keep it warm. Dad suggested they make a nest. So they carefully gathered some bits and pieces and made a bed for the bird. + +The bird was so happy! It chirped and fluttered its wings. Mum and Dad were so proud of themselves. They had supported a new life, and that made them feel wonderful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was really nice and kind and loved doing lots of fun things. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. When she got there, she saw an object on the ground. It was red and sparkly and looked interesting. The girl walked over to the object to take a closer look. + +As she got nearer, she realized it was a red ball! The little girl was so happy she could barely contain herself. She picked up the ball and gave it a squeeze. The ball was soft and squishy and the girl loved it! + +The little girl was playing with the ball when a bunch of other children ran over. They all crowded around the ball and wanted to have a turn. The little girl was a bit sad, but she realized the best thing to do was to share the ball and let everyone have fun. + +So, she passed the ball around. Everyone laughed and played together and had a really fun time. The little girl was so glad she shared the red ball! +One day, there was a pot in the garden. The pot looked very old, so the little boy wanted to see what was inside. When the little boy looked, he screamed with disgust. Inside the pot was a dead worm that had been laying there for a long time. The little boy felt so sad that the worm had died and he wanted to find a better place for it. + +The boy decided to bury the worm in the garden. He took a shovel and dug a small hole. Gently, he placed the worm inside, and then he covered it up with dirt and some pretty flowers. Now the worm could rest peacefully in a much nicer place. + +The boy wiped his hands, telling himself he had done a good job. He took one last look at the flowers that lay above the pot, smiled, and went back inside. +Once upon a time, there was Jack. He was a 3 year old boy who loved animals. One day, he wanted to go to the zoo to see the animals. He asked his mom to let him go, but his mom said no. + +Jack was very anxious because he really wanted to go. But he knew his mom was trying to do what was best for him. So he waited. + +Then, one day, Jack heard a bell ringing. He waited for the bell to stop ringing and then he asked his mom what it was. She said the bell was ringing because she had decided to let Jack go to the zoo. + +Jack was so happy! He quickly put on his shoes and grabbed his jacket and ran out the door with his mom. They saw so many different animals and Jack was even able to pet a few of them. He loved it! + +And that was how Jack got to go to the zoo with the help of a ringing bell. +Mum and Dad were getting ready for a special trip. They were going to a camp in a far away land. "Pack your things, we're leaving soon," said Dad. + +When Mum and Dad were finished packing, they put their bags in the car. They waved goodbye and set off. + +On the way to the camp they stopped at a nice picnic spot. Dad and Mum took out their camping chairs and quickly folded them up. Then Dad put his arms around Mum and said, "Let's have a wonderful time at the camp!" + +When they got to the camp, Mum and Dad had a fun time. Dad taught Mum how to make a fire, and Mum made a nice bed for the night. + +That night, something unexpected happened. Some robbers came and took away all of the campers' things. Mum and Dad felt so sad. + +"It's not safe here," said Dad. They quickly folded up all their things and decided to return home. + +It was the end of a wonderful trip and Mum and Dad were both very disappointed. +Once there was a happy little boy named Max. He loved to explore new places. One day, his mommy and daddy took him to a special place - the healing place. Max was so excited to go as he had heard so many wonderful things about it. He couldn't wait to get there. + +Finally they arrived at the healing place. There were so many other children and adults there, too. Everyone was taking part in different activities to help them feel better. + +Max loved exploring this special place and quickly made friends with some of the other kids who were there. He tried all the different activities; some helped him to feel less anxious and others helped him to sleep better. He also made some new friends as everyone was very friendly and kind. + +By the end of the day, Max was feeling much better. He was so happy that he had gone to the healing place with his mommy and daddy. He had learned so much during his visit and he couldn't wait to tell all his friends and family about it. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom really liked to play his toy airplane in the park. One day Tom's mom and dad took Tom to an airport. + +When Tom got to the airport, he saw lots of colourful planes and lots of people going around. He was amazed and wanted to go explore. His mom and dad told him to stay close. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a big green airplane! It was so big that it seemed to touch the clouds. His mom and dad showed him a sign with a big smiley face on it. They told Tom that they were getting on the green airplane to fly away. + +Tom was sad but then he realised he could visit his parents anytime he wanted. Even though they were far away, they were always close to his heart. + +Tom learned an important lesson that day. Distance can't take away love. +Once upon a time there were two brothers named Jacob and Jack. Both brothers were excited for their elementary school's talent show. They both wanted to win the title of Top Talent. + +Jacob practiced hard at home to perfect his special ‘spin’ move to impress the judges. Jack practiced too, but he chose to do a ‘lecture’ on his favorite book instead. + +The day of the talent show came and Jacob was the first one to perform. He spun around with grace and the judges erupted in cheers. Jack was next, but he was very nervous because he knew his lecture wouldn’t be as exciting as Jacob’s act. + +Jacob won the title of Top Talent and Jack was disappointed. Jack said to Jacob, “Why do you always have to be so competitive?†Jacob replied, “I just wanted to win! There’s nothing wrong with that.†+ +The two brothers hugged it out and made peace with each other. After all, it’s important to always be supportive of your family. +Once upon a time there was a little fly. He loved to fly around the garden, looking for food. He was a happy fly, until one day he got very lost. + +He tried to fly around to find his way home, but he couldn't find the garden anywhere. He was feeling so sleepy. He said to himself, "What am I going to do now?" + +Suddenly, he heard a big voice. It was a big bird! The bird said, "Little fly, are you lost?" "Yes," said the fly sadly. "I can't find my way home." + +The bird said, "Don't worry. I will help you get home. Follow me and I will show you the way." So the fly followed the big bird and before long, he was home in the garden. + +The fly was so happy that he didn't lose his way home. He thanked the big bird and flew off to find some food. He was not so sleepy anymore! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was very young and loved to play in the sunshine. + +One day, Daisy's mom said, "Let's go outside, Daisy. There is so much sunshine!" + +Daisy was so excited and ran outside. She said, "The sun is so pretty!" + +Daisy started twirling and spinning around in the sunshine. She said, "The sun is filling me with so much happiness!" + +Then, Daisy's dad said, "You should tell the sun how much happiness it brings you". + +Daisy smiled and said, "Thank you, sunshine, for making me so happy." + +Daisy stayed out in the sunshine and played until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day, Ella was playing by herself in the park when she heard a loud noise. She looked around to see a bird shooting up into the sky. It was so fast! + +Ella was so excited that she ran over to her mother. "Mama, Mama! I saw a bird shoot up into the sky!" Ella said. + +Her mother smiled. "That's wonderful, Ella! Do you want to go shoot something else up into the sky?" + +Ella said yes and her mother gave her an invitation. It said, "Come shoot some slow, colourful balloons into the sky!" + +Ella was so excited! She ran over to the balloons and picked some slow, colourful ones up. She put each one on her arm and carefully shot them up into the sky. Ella watched until they were out of sight. + +What a wonderful day! Ella felt so happy and excited when she got to shoot the balloons up into the sky. She couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy was having lots of fun playing in the garden. She had a bag full of marbles and was throwing them one by one into a puddle. + +Suddenly, something unexpected happened! A gust of wind rushed through the garden, carrying one of the marbles along with it! Lucy watched as the unknown marble flew away. + +She quickly raced after the marble, but it was too quick for her. No matter how hard she tried, she could not catch it. + +Eventually, the marble flew over a tall hedge and out of sight. Lucy sadly stepped away and went home. + +The end. +Taylor was a strong boy who always loved to play outside. One day, Taylor was running around in the sun with his pet dog, Max. Taylor was wearing his favourite yellow sweater and smiling as he chased Max around. + +But suddenly, the sky became dark and it started to rain. "Oh no!" Taylor said, starting to panic. He looked around, but he had left his coat inside. + +Suddenly, Taylor spotted a cave nearby. "Come on, Max!" Taylor cried. They ran into the cave, but it started to get colder and colder. Taylor shivered and hugged his sweater tightly. + +Then, he felt something strong wrap around him. He looked up and saw his dad! + +"I saw you run in here so I came to look for you. When I saw you were cold, I brought you my coat. But don't worry. We'll get home soon!" + +Taylor smiled, relieved that he was no longer cold. He knew his dad was always there for him, no matter what. +Once there was a little girl who was sad. She looked out the window and wished that something would make her feel better. Suddenly, the sun began to shine. She felt happy and jumped in the garden. + +In the garden, she saw a stranger. He was holding a box. She was scared but he smiled and said 'Hello' so she smiled back. He opened the box and inside it was a shiny star. He said, "This star will make you happy but you must promise to take good care of it." + +The little girl was thrilled. She thanked the man and the man smiled. She took the star home and kept it shining. It made her happy every time she looked at it. From that day on, she was never sad. +John was a little boy who liked to make new friends. One day, he went to the park. He was so excited to have a fun day. Suddenly, he heard a voice. He turned and saw a girl. She was holding a big bunch of broccoli. + +John smiled and asked, "What are you doing?" +The girl answered, "I'm getting new broccoli for my family. Do you want some?" +John said, "Yes, please!" He was so happy to get new broccoli. + +The girl gave some new broccoli to John. John thanked her and said goodbye. He was so happy that he had made a new friend. He took his new broccoli home and enjoyed it with his family. +Max was brave. He had a tool and he was ready to dive. He put on his swimming gear and took a deep breath. With courage, he jumped into the pool. He was so brave. + +Max swam around the pool, exploring the depths. He spotted a shiny tool at the bottom. He knew he had to pick it up. Taking a big gulp of air, he dove to the bottom. + +Max felt brave as he grabbed the tool. He swam to the surface of the pool and looked at his prize. It was a magical starfish tool! He was so excited. + +Max put the tool in his pocket. He had been so brave to dive and find it. He smiled and knew that he had done something special. He was so proud of himself. +John was a little boy who liked to wonder. One day, he was walking around town and he saw something strange. There was an elderly man looking through a cheese shop's window. The cheese looked yummy and John wanted to try it. He thought the elderly man was looking inside because he wanted to buy the cheese. + +John decided to go up to the elderly man to ask why he was looking at the cheese. The elderly man smiled and said that he was sending a message to someone with the cheese. He told John that he was sending the message to his grandchildren. John thought that was a great idea and the elderly man gave him a piece of cheese. + +John thanked the elderly man and thought about how he could send a message with cheese too. He wondered how he could do it and wanted to try it. He waved goodbye to the elderly man and walked home while eating the cheese. It tasted yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Joe. One day Joe wanted to go and explore near a stream that he had seen in the forest. He walked for a while, until he saw the stream. + +The stream had clear, blue water and Joe thought it looked cool. Joe wanted to jump into the stream, but he felt scared. He didn't know if it was easy or not. + +But just then, Joe saw a lady with her dog. She was lifting the dog into the stream. The dog was having so much fun and it looked really easy! Joe thought if the dog could do it and have fun, then he would be brave too. + +So Joe took a deep breath and he lifted himself into the stream. It was easy and he had lots of fun too! + +Joe learned that day that it's OK to be brave and try something new, even if it seems scary at first. You just need to take a deep breath and give it a try! +Once upon a time, there was a wee dog called Bouncer. He liked running around the beach, chasing after sticks and playing in the sand. One day, he came across the most attractive sandcastle he had ever seen. Bouncer wanted to play with it, so he started to tremble around it. + +But what Bouncer didn't know was that, deep inside, there was a grumpy old man who hated having his sandcastle played with. So, when Bouncer started to tremble around it, the man growled and chased him away. + +Bouncer was so sad that he couldn't play with the sandcastle. He lay in the sand and thought about how he should have known better. He started to realize that even though something appears attractive on the outside, you should never disturb it if it belongs to someone else. + +The moral of this story is that if something is not yours, be respectful and don't try to take it. Respect other people's property and belongings, even if they seem attractive. +Once, there was a very cool boy. He wanted to draw a picture, so he got some paper and some crayons. He coloured a big, beautiful rainbow, with lots of different colours like blue, red and yellow. + +But then, he made a mistake. He drew a big black blob all over the paper, and he couldn’t erase it. The boy was very sad, and he couldn’t fix it. His picture was ruined, and he had to end it. + +The boy was so disappointed. He put away all his crayons, and he never wanted to draw a picture again. But he did learn an important lesson – he should never draw too fast before thinking about it. And from then on, he always tried to be very cool and take his time. +Bob was a 3-year-old boy. He had a big heart, but he was deaf. He couldn't hear people talking or birds singing. It made him sad, and he hated it. + +One day he was walking in the park and looked up at the sky. It was so big and full of wonder. He stared for a long time and started to feel happy. Then he heard a little bird singing and it made him so happy that he smiled. + +He was so thrilled to hear the bird and suddenly realized he no longer hated being deaf. He was amazed and filled with wonder at the world around him. He smiled and laughed and felt so happy to be alive! +Once upon a time there was a clumsy girl who had a magic wardrobe. Every day she would open the wardrobe and find something new inside, like a book or a toy. + +But just like any other girl, she sometimes got angry and didn't want to do what she was asked. So one day, when her mum asked her to put away the toys, she chose to ignore the very sensible request. + +Instead, she opened her magic wardrobe and stepped inside. She was expecting to find something fun, like a book or an old dress, but instead a small, fluffy white kitten stepped out. + +The girl was so happy to see the kitten, she forgot all about the toys. But she was also very clumsy, so she accidentally stepped on the kitten's paw and the poor thing ran away into the wardrobe and wouldn't come out. + +The girl tried to talk the kitten out of the wardrobe, but the furry pet chose to ignore her. So the girl sadly closed the wardrobe and decided to be more obedient next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. Every day, it looked just the same. It was always regular. + +One day, something strange happened. Boom! The building started to split. It split into two pieces. The big building looked like two smaller buildings. Everyone was surprised! + +The people who worked in the building were anxious. What happened? How did the building split? + +But no one had the answer. The regular building just split! + +The people got to work. They put the two pieces back together. With some help, the building was regular again. The people cheered. + +The end. +David was on the beach. He looked out over the big and clear blue ocean. He felt the warmth of the sun and the sand between his toes. He enjoyed the sound of the waves washing against the shore. + +He started to build something in the sand. First, he made a pile and then he worked on shaping it. He tried to make it as big as he could but eventually he got tired and sat down to rest. + +While David was resting, he saw something in the distance. It was a big sea creature! He watched it get closer and closer until it was right in front of him. He got scared, but the creature didn't seem to want to harm him. + +The creature stood in front of him and slowly curled it's tail around his sand creation, and then with a sudden swipe, it tore it down. David was shocked and started to cry. + +Suddenly, the creature looked back at him with sad eyes as if to apologize and then ran into the sea. David was confused but then he noticed something in the sand. Among the scattered remains of his creation was a big, clear pearl! He wiped his tears away, picked it up and smiled. +Jimmy and his older brother Tom were playing in the garden one day. Their mum was making dinner and everything was peaceful. +Suddenly Jimmy looked up and started to yell. He was pointing to the sky at a big bird with long wings and a long tail. +"Wow" said Tom. "That is so cool. Let's see if we can catch it." +But Jimmy was too scared to catch it. He started yelling again as he climbed up the steps. +"Don' t worry" said Tom. He had an idea. He grabbed a whip from the kitchen and ran outside. He waved it in the air and the bird flew off. +Jimmy stopped yelling and looked at the bird in the sky. He clapped his hands and smiled. +Tom looked at his brother, smiled, and said:"See? Nothing to be scared of. That was cool wasn't it?" +Jimmy smiled and nodded, then said "Come on, let's go play with that healthy rabbit over there!" +Jack wandered through the woods. He loved to explore and find new things. He followed a path and soon came to a cell surrounded by trees. It was lazy inside, so Jack decided to stay for a while. + +He explored the cell and found a big, soft bed to relax in. He lay down and felt the warm sunlight through the window. Jack was so happy and peaceful. He forgot all about his worries and enjoyed the lazy day. + +He wandered around the cell some more, looking at all the interesting things he found. After a while he came back to the bed and stayed there until the sun went down. Jack smiled, it was so nice to relax and feel at home this way. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to slide down the big, slippery hill in the park. Every day, Sarah and her friends would run to the top of the hill and slide down. + +One day there was a big noise. Sarah and her friends stopped and looked around. + +Sarah said, "What was that?" + +Her friend Lucy replied, "I think it was an earthquake!" + +Sarah was a bit scared but she was also grateful - no one was hurt and the slide was still there. So, Sarah and her friends all slide down the hill together and had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She was very adorable. + +One day, it started to rain. Amy decided to go and play under the chimney so she stayed dry. + +She felt happy, until a giant came by and said, "I don't like children playing here. Please go somewhere else." + +Amy was scared and wanted to go home. But she was too scared to move. + +The giant growled, "If you don't move, I'm going to stay and make it rain even harder." + +Amy begged, "Please don't do that. I want to go home." + +But the giant was too strong and the rain kept falling. + +And that was the end of Amy's happy playtime under the chimney. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very adorable, and lived with her mom. + +Every night, Lucy's mom would put a new story in her diary. Lucy would listen wide-eyed as her mom read the stories. + +One day, Lucy was sad. Her mom noticed, so she said, "Tonight I have something special. There is a story in the diary that will help you if you suffer." + +Lucy waited for the night to come. When her mom read the story, Lucy learned that in order to ease suffering, she needed to be kind and share with others. + +As months passed, Lucy practiced what she had learned. Each time she was kind to someone, her mom would tell her, "See how by being kind, it's helping you to not suffer." + +The diary story made a big difference in Lucy's life. She was so happy that she kept filling the diary with more stories so that more people could learn how to ease their suffering. +Jane was playing outside when it started to rain. The rain was coming down hard and it was getting colder. Jane began to cry because she didn't want to go back inside. Suddenly, she saw a subway station nearby and thought it would be a good shelter from the harsh rain. + +She ran to the subway station and opened the door. Inside, she found a warm and dry place. She was happy to be away from the rain and sat down on the bench. Then, she saw something that made her even happier - a box with candy! + +Jane had never seen candy before and wanted to take it right away. She opened the box and started to tear the candy apart. She was so happy to be enjoying something sweet that she didn't realize that people inside the subway station were staring at her. + +But soon enough, the station worker came over and gently told her that she couldn't eat the candy inside the station. Jane understood and put the candy aside. She waited until the rain stopped and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there lived a mouse named Mimi. Mimi was always looking for a safe place to sleep. One day, she saw a large house with a tall chimney on top. + +Mimi said to herself:"This looks like the perfect place for me to sleep." She hurried to the chimney and tried to fit in. To her surprise, she was too big! + +Mimi talked to a bird that was nearby and asked, "Do you know a way that I can fit in this chimney?" + +The bird replied, "Yes, you need to run and spin around in circles really fast." + +So Mimi ran and spun as fast as she could. After a few turns, she became smaller and fit in the chimney perfectly! + +"Whew! I'm glad I found a safe place to rest", said Mimi. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very ordinary bear. He lived in a cosy cave at the edge of a wood. Everyday, he would wake up, yawn and stretch his arms. + +One day, the bear decided to explore his new home, so set off out into the trees. As he made his way deeper and deeper into the woods, he noticed something that made him stop in his tracks. + +On a small second, nestled between some rocks, was a tiny hut. Curious, the bear opened the door, and to his surprise, he found a film inside. With excitement, he watched the film, that was all about adventure and friendship. + +As he watched, he felt a warmth grow inside his heart. By the time the film was over, the bear knew he had learnt something important. Adventure was possible, even in the most ordinary places. + +He looked up into the night sky, smiled and yawned, before heading back to his cave. He had a new found appreciation for the world around him, and suddenly, the ordinary things seemed a lot more special. +Once upon a time there was a bouncy ball. It loved to bounce around all day! One day the bouncy ball wanted to do something different so it decided to explore the world. + +The bouncy ball rolled into a warm room. It heard a sound and noticed a quiet mouse in the corner. The ball asked the mouse: "Can I play with you?" The mouse replied: "Sure!" + +So the two friends spent the day bouncing around the room together. The bouncy ball bounced higher and higher, and the mouse bounced, too. Eventually the ball and the mouse got tired and decided to rest. + +The bouncy ball snuggled up against the wall and the mouse curled up next to it. They stayed there, warm and cozy, until it was time to bounce again. +Once there was a little mouse. She wanted to know what was beyond the river. But she was too scared to cross it. + +She asked a bird to help her. The bird said he could fly over the river and bring her a sign. + +The bird flew over and soon the mouse saw a bright sign. She was happy and ran over to look. But when she read the sign it made her feel bitter. + +The sign said, "This river is full of strong fish - it’s too dangerous to cross!" The mouse was sad but finally she knew the truth. + +The mouse knew she could not cross the river so she just stayed in her home by the riverbank. And every time she saw the sign she was reminded of why she had to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a kind potato called Podgy. He was a round, happy potato who wanted to do something new. So one day, he decided to hop. He wiggled his body and hopped a little. Then he hopped a bit more. + +Podgy hopped so much that he hopped all the way out of his field and past the pond. He hopped over the hills and through the woods, and soon he found himself in a big, bustling city. It was a new and exciting place! + +But as Podgy hopped around the city, he got tired and lonely. He suddenly missed his friends in the field back home. So he stopped hopping and just sat there, thinking. That was when he was found by a kind old lady. She picked him up, patted him, and gave him a nice warm hug. + +Afterwards, the kind old lady found some earth, planted Podgy in it, and watered him. Soon enough, Podgy was back home and he was never lonely again. From that day on, Podgy was always thankful for the kind old lady and he always hopped around with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a small mouse. He lived in a peaceful valley. He was a very happy mouse. Every day he would pinch delicious food from the garden. + +One day, the mouse heard a loud noise from the forest at the edge of the valley. He was deaf to the sound of the noise, but something was strange. He decided to investigate what was happening. + +When the mouse entered the forest, he saw a fearsome fox. The fox was hunting other animals in the forest. The mouse was scared and ran home. + +When the mouse reached his home, he was so relieved that he ran up to the top of the valley to tell the other animals about what he had seen. He screamed out to warn the animals, but his voice was so quiet that it went unheard. + +The mouse learnt a valuable lesson from his adventure. He realised that if he had listened carefully to the noise in the forest, he wouldn't have been in danger. The moral of the story is to listen carefully and be aware of danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pet fish called Leo. One day, Lucy noticed there was a leak in the tank where Leo lived. She was very worried that Leo could get hurt. + +Lucy went to her mom and asked her to help her save Leo. Her mom was very compassionate and she knew Lucy loved Leo very much. So, she got a bucket and filled it with water from the tank. Then she gently scooped Leo into the bucket and she made sure there was no more leak. + +Leo was happy and safe once again. Lucy hugged her mom and thanked her for being so compassionate and saving Leo. They put Leo back into the tank and watched him swimming around. Lucy and her mom smiled, happy that Leo was safe. They hugged, grateful for each other. +Once upon a time there was a famous quiz show. Everyone around the world wanted to be on it. They all wanted to record their names in the history books. + +There was a little three year old boy named Oscar. He heard about the famous quiz and wanted to be a part of it too. He asked his mom if he could play and she said 'yes'. + +Oscar was really excited about his opportunity to compete. He was practicing everyday. He wanted to do well and he wanted to make his mom proud. + +The day of the contest came and Oscar stepped onto the stage. He answered a few questions correctly. But then he was asked a really hard question and he didn't know the answer. + +Unfortunately, Oscar didn't do so well. He didn't make it to the next round. He was really sad and his mom felt bad too. Everyone was disappointed but Oscar especially felt like a failure. He didn't record his name in the history books. +John was frightened. He was sitting in an old chair, looking at an old file. Suddenly, a loud noise made him jump. He looked around and his mother appeared in the doorway. + +"What's wrong?" she said. + +John pointed to the file. "I'm scared of the file," he said. + +His mother smiled. "It's OK," she said. "It's only a file. It won't hurt you." + +John nodded and slowly stood up. He tried to open the file, but it was stuck. His mother stepped in to help him. + +"There you go," she said, as she opened the file. Inside were some old photographs. + +John smiled. He was no longer frightened. He sat down and looked at the photographs with his mother. It was fun! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce blue lion who loved to lie in the warm sun. One day he took a nap, and when he awoke he saw a little lamb sitting near him. The blue lion was a bit scared, and he said to the lamb, "Why are you here?" + +The lamb smiled and said, "I wanted to be friends with you, Mr. Lion." + +The blue lion thought it over for a minute and then said, "Yes, I'd like that. I'm lonely sometimes." + +The lamb was happy to hear that and said, "Let's play, Mr. Lion!" + +So the fierce blue lion and the little lamb played and laughed until the sun went down. And from that day on, they were the best of friends and would always lie down together in the warm sun. + +The end. +Once there was an enormous doll in the park. Little Lucy wanted to play with it. But when she picked it up, Lucy found that the doll could reverse. She was so excited and started walking backwards. + +"Look, Mommy! The doll can reverse and I'm walking backwards too," shouted Lucy. + +Her mommy laughed. "Yes, that's cool. You love the reverse doll." + +Then they both reversed around the park. Everywhere they went the doll reversed and Lucy copied it. They laughed and giggled until the sun started to set. + +"Time to go," said Mommy. + +So Lucy said goodbye to the enormous doll, and she and her mommy walked home, forwards this time! +Claire was only 3, but she was a very observant little girl. Every day when she went outside, she would observe the people, animals, buildings and nature around her. One day she noticed a strange metal structure in the park. She was excited and called out to her mom to come and have a look. + +When they went closer, Claire saw that the metal structure was made from steel, and seemed to be an old, humble bridge. She was amazed, and wanted to walk across it. So she and her mom began to walk over. + +Suddenly, the bridge started to wobble and shake. Claire was very scared and held her mum's hand tightly. Before they made it to the other side, the bridge collapsed, leaving them on the edge of a deep ravine. Claire and her mum were very scared, but thankfully there were strong tree branches nearby which helped them climb back to safety. Claire never forgot what she had seen, but she was happy that she and her mum were safe. +There was once a boy named James who had a reliable friend named Mark. Mark could do magic tricks which always amazed James. One day James asked Mark for permission to do a magical trick too. Mark happily granted permission and taught James the trick. It involved lots of reliable practice and special words. + +With hard work and practice, James finally mastered the trick. James was so excited to try his new magical ability out! He found a secret spot in the garden and firstly asked his parents if they would permit him to do it. Thankfully they said yes and watched on as he began the trick. + +It worked! Everywhere James pointed rainbows, stars and flowers burst out into the sky. His parents and Mark clapped and cheered - James was thrilled with what he had achieved with his reliable friend's help. +Alice was walking down the corridor of her school. Everything around her was so cheerful and friendly. All the walls were painted in bright colors, with pictures and cartoons on them. Suddenly she saw a cardboard box, filled with crayons and glitter pens. Alice stopped and smiled. She had the idea of making a special surprise for her classroom. + +Alice opened the box and grabbed a crayon. She started to draw and colour in the walls of the classroom. She made a big rainbow, with sunbeams and stars. After she finished her masterpiece, she started to add all sorts of decorations. + +Alice was so proud of her work. When the teachers saw all the colours and glitter, they had a big smile on their faces. "What a delightful surprise!" they said. + +Alice knew that her work made people around her happy. She found out the moral value of her actions. Being cheerful and adding a positive touch to the life of others can make the world a much more pleasant place. +Once there was a bad man. He wanted to steal something. So he looked around for something to take. Then he saw a coat. It was a smooth coat and he liked it. + +He sneaked up and grabbed the coat without anyone seeing. Then he quickly ran away as fast as he could! + +Soon, he was far away and he felt happy with his smooth coat. But a policeman saw him running away. He shouted to the bad man to stop. + +The bad man didn't stop. He kept running until he reached a tall wall. But the policeman was fast and he caught the bad man before he could jump over it. + +The policeman took the coat back and brought the bad man to justice. He punished him for stealing the coat. + +The policeman was proud and told everyone never to steal things. He said that stealing was wrong and it made people unhappy. + +From then on, the bad man never tried to steal anything again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl whose name was Ada. Ada was three years old and loved to wear makeup. One day, Ada was looking in the mirror, when suddenly an idea popped into her head. She grabbed her mom's dark makeup and decided to fit it on her face. + +Ada thought that the dark makeup would make her look beautiful. She put some on her lips and cheeks and looked in the mirror. But the makeup was too dark and it didn't fit her face. She was sad and started to cry. + +But then Ada's mom came over and said something that made Ada feel better. She said, "Ada, no one has the same face. You don't have to fit everyone else's makeup. Just find the right color that fits you." + +Ada was happy to hear what her mom said. She wiped off the dark makeup and tried a lighter shade. When she looked in the mirror, Ada saw that the new color fit her perfectly. She was so proud and excited that she went to show her friends. + +And now Ada has a newfound love for makeup. Whenever she looks in the mirror, she knows that it doesn't matter what other people wear or how dark their makeup is. In the end, she only has to find what fits her best. +John was confused. He had a new bicycle, but he didn't know what to do with it. He saw his friend Katie and asked her if she could lend him a hand. + +"Sure!" she said. She smiled at him, and they both went to the park. + +When they arrived at the park, they rode their bicycles together. They went around in circles and shouted with joy. John said, "This is so much fun!" + +After a long day of fun, they said goodbye. As Katie left, she said, "Thanks for letting me lend you a hand. It was nice riding together". + +John smiled and waved goodbye. He was no longer confused. He had made a new friend and had a great time riding their bicycles. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary rabbit called Floppy. One day, he was in the forest and he saw a switch. He had never seen a switch before and he was very curious. He decided to push the switch and he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, the ground opened up and Floppy fell in! He was scared and wanted to get out, so he started to look around. He noticed a long tunnel and he started to hop down it. After a long time, he saw a glimmer of light in the distance and hopped towards it. Suddenly, he saw a big tree with a hole in it. He thought he might be able to hide there so he went in. He was very relieved when he realised it was a secret hideout. Floppy had found a special place to keep safe in the forest. From now on, this ordinary rabbit knew that he could hide in the secret tree whenever he was in trouble. +Once there was a family who went out on a picnic. Everyone was having a blast playing in the warm sunshine. Then, the dad asked if anybody wanted to eat. Mom said, "Let's all make something yummy on the stove!" All the children got really excited and ran inside. + +Once they were all in the kitchen, Mom asked them for an invitation. The children smiled and said, "We would love to invite the stove to join us!" Everyone laughed at their silly suggestion. + +Mom then said that although the stove can't come to the picnic, we can cook something special in it. So all the children helped put the ingredients on the fire and watch the yummy food cook. + +The moral of the story is that no matter what, it's important to invite everyone to be included and that everyone can be part of something special. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. His name was George. One day George wanted to go on a visit. So, he hopped over to his friend Floppy's house. When he got there, he saw Floppy holding a glass. It was a very pretty glass. It was purple! Floppy was very excited to show it to George. + +George was very kind and said, "That's a nice glass. I like it a lot." But Floppy was not pleased with George's words. George could see this and he realised he had to say something else. So George said, "Let's be careful with the glass. We don't want it to break!" + +This made Floppy very happy. He gave George a big hug and said, "Thank you for reminding me, George. We should always be careful with things that are special and nice." + +George and Floppy hugged again, and the moral of their story was learned: we should always be careful with the things that we have. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Max. He liked to find solutions to problems. One day he noticed a beautiful rose in his garden. He wanted to pick it and take it inside his home. + +So Max went to the garden, but it was very difficult to reach the rose. Max was determined to pick the rose, so he used a long stick to get the rose. + +Suddenly, a voice said: "You should never pick a rose!" + +Max turned around, and saw an old man nearby. "It's not easy to solve this problem," said the old man. + +Max replied: "I'm sure I can do it!" + +But the old man laughed and said: "You will never solve this problem. Roses never come for free." + +Max was disappointed, but he didn't give up. He kept trying to solve the problem, but he failed. In the end, the rose was still out of Max's reach, and he never managed to get it. +Lola was a little girl. She was three. She was at the shop with her mom. Her mom was worried. Lola wanted to drink something. +So her mom bought her an ice cream. Lola was so happy. She ate the ice cream. It tasted delicious. Her mom smiled. She was no longer worried. + +Lola and her mom left the shop and went for a walk. Lola was feeling very happy. She licked the last of her ice cream. + +At the end of the walk they stopped at a playground. Lola saw a cool swing. She got on it and started swinging. She was laughing and smiling. Her mom smiled too. She wasn't worried anymore. + +Lola and her mom went home, she was tired but still very happy. She had a drink of water and went to bed. She was feeling content and no longer worried. +One day, Grace and her little brother Tom went to the pool. Cloudy blue water surrounded them. Grace and Tom put their toes in the water, but it was cold. Tom was curious, he wanted to go further. Then, he took a big step and something happened - the water splashed. + +Toms eyes widened. "I like this!" he said to his sister. + +Grace smiled. She saw a red and white striped floaty toy and said, "Let's get the floaty strip Tom." + +Tom ran to get it, but the water was deeper than he thought. He couldn't stay up! He started to sink. + +Grace ran to help, but it was too late. Tom had splashed under the water. + +Grace screamed for help, but no-one came. Tom didn't come back up either. She dropped to her knees, and cried. + +Tom was gone forever. Grace was so sad. +The old man had a passport in his hand. He took it out of his pocket and held it up. He looked at it and smiled. He was so excited to use it! + +He unlocked the door with his key. He opened the door and stepped inside. He opened up his passport and looked at the pictures inside. He smiled as he saw all the exciting places he could go! + +The old man decided it was time for an adventure. He packed his bags and opened his suitcase. He put his passport in the suitcase and closed it. He was ready to start his journey! + +He opened the door and stepped into the sunny day. He was going to explore the world! He waved goodbye and set off on his travels. He was so excited to show his passport to the world! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really wanted to reach the cauliflower that was sitting on the countertop. She was only three years old, so it was too high for her. She asked her mum if she could please have the cauliflower, but her mum said no because it was clean and she didn't want the little girl to get her hands dirty. + +The little girl was sad, so she went and sat in the corner. Suddenly, she saw a chair and she had a brilliant idea. She pushed the chair to the counter, climbed up and reached for the cauliflower. + +Her mum was so surprised at how clever she had been. She told the little girl that if she could reach the cauliflower, she could have it. So, the little girl proudly reached for the cauliflower, picked it up and held it tight. She knew she was going to make a delicious dinner with it. + +The little girl smiled, because she had reached her goal. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Tina. She went outside to play in the sun. Suddenly she noticed a big puddle of water. Tina got excited and jumped into the puddle of water. It was wet and cold, but it felt so good! + +Tina laughed with joy and started splashing around. Suddenly she noticed an angry looking man standing nearby. He was pointing at her and screaming in a harsh voice. Tina was scared and stepped out of the puddle. + +The angry man said, "What do you think you are doing, little girl? Playing in mud is not a good idea!" + +Tina said, "I'm sorry, sir. I just wanted to have some fun." + +The angry man softened his voice and said, "It's ok, just be careful next time. Now, go and play somewhere else where it's not so wet." + +Tina smiled and said, "Thank you, sir. I will!" +Once upon a time, there was a human who wanted something very expensive. She wanted it so much that she worked extra hard every day to stay strong. She saved her money and worked very hard. + +Finally, the human had enough money to buy the expensive thing. She was so excited! She ran to the store and got the most expensive thing she ever saw. + +The human was so happy. She wanted to stay happy forever, and have her expensive thing forever. + +But, soon enough the human got tired of the expensive thing, and she sold it. She used the money she made to buy something else. This time, she chose to stay happy without any expensive things. + +The human stayed happy and content without spending money on expensive things, because true happiness is really free! +Once upon a time there was a tall rabbit. He was walking in the woods when he came across a big rock. He wanted to rock the rock back and forth, so he gave it his best hop. But he couldn't move it. Then another rabbit with lots of friends came along and together they rocked the rock. The tall rabbit realized that working together is much better than doing things alone. He was very happy when the rock shifted and rolled away. All of the rabbits cheered and clapped their hands. So the tall rabbit learned that if he works together with others, he can do things that he can't do alone. The end. +Once upon a time there was a good boy and he wanted to share his magic with the world. But he had a big problem, he did not know how to share it. + +The good boy tried and tried but could not solve the problem. He asked everyone around him but no one could help him either - until he met a wise old fairy. + +The wise old fairy said he must be honest to solve his problem. So the boy opened his heart and began to tell the fairy his story. + +The fairy was so happy to hear the boy's story, he promised to help him solve the problem. So the fairy used some of her magic and worked a miracle. + +The boy was overjoyed and thanked the fairy. He started to share his magic with the world and the world was a happier place. The boy and the fairy lived happily ever after. +Sally was just a little girl. She loved to play and explore the world. One day, she saw a muffin sitting on the table. She really wanted to try it because it looked so delicious. But it was too high to reach! + +Sally thought hard and an idea came to her. She asked her mom to help her. Together, they used a chair and Sally was able to comfortably reach the muffin. + +Sally was so excited. She took a big bite and it was so yummy! She had so much fun that she asked to do it again and again. + +Sally quickly got reverse of the plan. She asked her mom to move the chair closer to the muffin and then she could easily reach it. It was so much easier and less work than before. + +Sally enjoyed her muffin and was happy with her new way of eating it. Now she could easily satisfy her craving whenever she wanted to! +The sun was shining brightly and the little boy smiled from ear to ear. He looked out at the big blue sky and laughed. Suddenly he noticed the big palm tree standing in the corner of the garden. He wanted to climb it and so he ran over to it. He started to climb but he was too small to reach the top. He frowned in disappointment. He then looked around and saw that his mum was standing nearby. She smiled and held out her big hand. He grasped it with his small one and she lifted him up. Together they reached the top of the tree and the little boy was happy. He had conquered the big palm tree and he looked down and smiled in triumph. +Once upon a time, two friends, Fred and Kim, were walking down the road. The road was very dirty and they wanted to clean it. + +“Let’s clean the road,†said Fred. + +“Yes,†said Kim. “That’s a good idea.†+ +So, the two friends started to clean the dirty road. They used buckets, brushes and sponges to clean the road. They worked hard and soon the road was clean. + +“Look at the clean road!†said Fred. “It looks yummy!†+ +Kim agreed and they decided to have a picnic on the nice, clean road. They laid out a blanket, took out some food, and ate it together. + +“It looks yummy and tastes yummy too!†said Kim. + +Fred smiled and the two friends enjoyed their picnic on the clean road. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dream. She would close her eyes and imagine the most wonderful things. One day, she heard the wind blowing through her window and felt the softness of the air. She wanted to go outside and explore. + +She quickly grabbed her coat and ran out the door. When she stepped outside, she heard the wind singing and felt the coolness on her face. She giggled and smiled. + +But then she noticed a strange thing. A stupid bird was flying against the wind, flapping its wings as hard as it could but not getting anywhere. No matter how hard it tried, it couldn't move against the wind. + +The little girl laughed out loud. She felt sorry for the bird trying so hard and not getting anywhere. She hoped it could find another way to get where it wanted. + +The little girl let the wind pick her up and gently take her away. She imagined all the places she could go and how much fun she could have. + +The girl loved to dream and the wind helped her dream come true. +One day, a big thick wave came up to the shore. It seemed like the biggest wave ever! + +A little girl named Jane saw the wave. She ran to get closer to it and said in excitement, "Look at the big wave!" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "It's ok, Jane. Just stay back while I get closer. The wave is too big and thick for you." + +Jane stayed back but smiled, watching the wave break and fall back into the ocean. When the wave retreated, the sand was left with a small shell which Jane quickly noticed. + +Grandma said, "If you applaud the wave, it'll leave you something special." Jane clapped her hands and smiled. Sure enough, the wave left the small shell for her! + +Grandma beamed and said, "Now this is a special shell! You have the power to make waves disappear with a simple applaud!" Jane clapped her hands again and smiled. + +Grandma said. "That's right! These waves will always stay with us as long as we applaud and thank them." Jane smiled and hugged her grandma. + +From then on, Jane would always go to the beach and applaud for the waves as they stopped by the shore. She was always able to find special shells everytime she did! +Toby was a little boy. He went to the big tall building with his mummy. They went in the elevator and Toby pressed the button. It was very tidy inside the elevator. Toby looked at all the buttons and wanted to pick one to press. + +He saw a button that said 'top floor' so he picked it. The elevator started to go up and up. Toby was so excited. He was going higher and higher. He looked around and saw lots of lights flashing. + +Then suddenly everything stopped. Toby was stuck in the elevator with mummy. He had pressed the wrong button. They couldn't get out. They had to wait a long time until help came to get them out. + +Toby had learned a lesson. He must be very careful when he picks buttons from now on. +One day, John and his dad went outside. The sky was dark and snowy. The snow was everywhere, it was very dark and noisy. + +John looked up at the sky and said, "Daddy, let's carry snow and build a snowman!" His dad smiled and said "Okay, let's do it!" + +They had so much fun together, carrying snow and making the snowman. They laughed and talked and it was the best day ever. + +Soon, it was time to go home, but John didn't want to leave. His dad said, "Let's take some snow home with us. Then you can have fun with it tomorrow too." + +John filled his pockets with snow, and they started walking home. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the ground started shaking. They turned and saw a big truck coming right towards them! + +John's dad pushed him out of the way, and the truck passed by. But his dad was too late, he got hit by the truck. The ground was covered in snow, but John's dad wasn't moving. John was crying, he was so scared. + +John and his dad never got to build their snowman. That was their last day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy were playing outside when they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck carrying soldiers going to war. + +Lily asked Teddy, "What is happening? Why are they going away?" Teddy replied, "They are going to fight in a war. It's when people fight for things they want." + +Lily started to worry. She didn't like the sound of fighting. She hugged Teddy tight and said, "I don't want anyone to get hurt." Teddy said, "Me too, Lily. But we are lucky we are safe here." + +Lily felt better knowing she was safe. She hugged Teddy again and said, "I hope the soldiers will be okay." Teddy nodded and said, "Me too, Lily. Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big, red ball. One day, Lily's mom gave her a shiny, new ring to wear on her hand. Lily was so happy and showed it to all her friends. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing with the ball when suddenly, it bounced away and rolled into a dark, scary cave. Lily's friends were too scared to go in, but Lily was brave and decided to go in and get the ball. + +As she walked deeper into the cave, she saw a light and followed it. The light led her to a treasure chest. Inside the chest, there was an original painting of a beautiful princess. Lily was amazed and couldn't wait to show her mom. + +When Lily got home, she showed her mom the painting and her mom was so happy and proud of her. Lily felt so special wearing her ring and holding the original painting in her hand. From that day on, Lily knew that she could be brave and find treasure if she believed in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom. There, she saw an ugly pastry. It was all lumpy and bumpy. + +Lily said to her mom, "Look at that ugly pastry!" Her mom replied, "Don't be mean, Lily. It's not nice to call things ugly." + +But Lily was still curious about the pastry. She asked the baker, "What is that ugly pastry?" The baker smiled and said, "That's a special pastry. It's called a surprise pastry. When you take a bite, it will excite your taste buds with a surprise flavor!" + +Lily was so excited to try it. She took a bite and her taste buds were filled with the sweet taste of strawberries. From that day on, Lily learned to never judge something by its appearance and to always try new things, even if they look ugly. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase squirrels. One day, Max's owner gave him a big bowl of food to feed him. Max gobbled up the food quickly because he was very hungry. + +Later that day, Max saw a bird in the yard. Max wanted to play with the bird, but the bird was too high up in a tree. Max thought about using a stick as a weapon to knock the bird down, but then he decided it was not nice to hurt the bird. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a nosy cat trying to sneak up on him. Max barked at the cat to scare it away. The cat ran off and Max felt proud that he protected his yard. Max went back inside and took a nap, dreaming about chasing squirrels and being a good dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the meadow and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a zooming car on the road. Benny thought it looked like so much fun and wanted to zoom like the car. + +Benny asked his mom, "Can I zoom like the car?" His mom replied, "No, Benny. You are a bunny and bunnies hop, not zoom." + +Benny was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't zoom. He thought it was terrible that he couldn't do what he wanted. Later that day, Benny met a wise old turtle who said, "Benny, hopping is just as fun as zooming. You can hop high and far and even do tricks!" + +Benny realized that hopping was indeed fun and he didn't need to zoom like a car. He hopped around the meadow happily and even showed off some of his hopping tricks to his friends. Benny learned that sometimes what we think we want isn't always the best thing for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mild cold and her nose was red. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my nose hurts." Her mom said, "I'll get you some tissues." + +Lily blew her nose and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Can we return to the park tomorrow?" Her mom replied, "Yes, we can return to the park tomorrow if your nose feels better." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy." + +The next day, Lily's nose felt better and they returned to the park. Lily played on the swings and saw her friend Sarah. Sarah said, "Hi Lily, how are you?" Lily said, "I'm good now. My nose doesn't hurt anymore." Sarah smiled and said, "That's great. Let's play!" And they played together until it was time to go home. +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 to the top and slid down very fast. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, Lily and her friends went to sit on a bench. They watched the cars go by on the road. There was a lot of traffic and it was very noisy. Lily didn't like the traffic, but she loved the park. + +The sun was shining and it was a lovely day. Lily and her friends played on the swings and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and fruit and drank juice. They had so much fun at the park that they didn't want to leave. But when it started to get dark, they knew it was time to go home. Lily went to bed that night with a big smile on her face, dreaming about the lovely day she had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and would always go to her bookshelf to find a new one. One day, she found a book that looked fake. It had pictures of unicorns and rainbows, but something about it just didn't seem right. + +Lily's mom saw her looking at the book and told her that sometimes people make fake things to trick others. She explained that fake things aren't real and can be dangerous. Lily understood and decided to prevent anyone else from getting tricked by the fake book. + +She took the book off the shelf and put it in a special drawer where no one else could see it. From that day on, Lily was very careful when choosing her books and always made sure they were real. She loved her bookshelf and all the real books on it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a big bear in the forest. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I dare you to go say hi to the bear!" + +Lily was scared, but she wanted to be brave. She walked up to the bear and said, "Hi there, Mr. Bear! Are you famous?" + +The bear just looked at her and then walked away. Lily felt relieved and proud of herself for being brave. She ran back to her friends and said, "I talked to the bear! He didn't say anything, but I'm still proud of myself!" + +From that day on, Lily was known as the girl who dared to talk to the famous bear in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school because he got to learn new things every day. One day, his teacher gave him a folder to keep all his papers in. Timmy thought it was a regular folder, but it turned out to be special. + +One day, Timmy's little sister took the folder and tore it up. Timmy was very sad because he lost all his papers. He didn't know what to do. He went to his teacher and told her what happened. She told him not to worry and that they could make a new folder together. + +Timmy and his teacher made a new folder that was even better than the old one. Timmy learned that even when bad things happen, there is always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park with her mom. One day, they went on a ride and saw a big tree. Lily said, "Mommy, I remember when we had a picnic under that tree. I'm glad we have that memory." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that was a fun day. Do you want to have another picnic there?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, please! I love picnics and riding my bike. They make me so happy." + +So, they rode their bikes to the tree and had a picnic. They made new memories and were glad to spend time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sun. One day, she saw her friend Timmy wearing a shiny medal on his shirt. + +"Wow, Timmy! That medal seems so cool! Where did you get it?" Lily asked. + +"I won it at the race yesterday. I was the fastest runner!" Timmy replied with an honest smile. + +Lily was so happy for her friend and she wanted to win a medal too. So, she practiced running every day. Soon enough, she got a medal of her own for being the most improved runner in the class. Timmy was proud of her and they both wore their medals with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it rained. One day, it was raining so much that there was a big puddle in her yard. She put on her rain boots and went outside to jump in the puddle. She splashed and laughed until she was all wet. + +Later that day, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. They ate spaghetti and meatballs, Lily's favorite. After dinner, they watched a movie on their modern TV. Lily fell asleep on the couch, dreaming of jumping in puddles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play on the beach. One day, he saw a pirate ship in the distance. The pirate ship was big and scary. Timmy was afraid that the pirates would come and take his toys. + +Timmy went to his mommy and asked, "Mommy, can you prevent the pirates from taking my toys?" His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will keep you safe." + +Suddenly, the pirate ship started coming closer and closer. Timmy was scared, but his mommy told him to stay calm. The pirates came to the beach and started looking for treasure. + +One pirate saw Timmy's toys and said, "Wow, these toys are incredible! Let's take them!" But Timmy's mommy said, "No way! You can't take my son's toys!" The pirate was surprised and said, "Okay, okay. We won't take them. Sorry!" + +Timmy was happy that his mommy prevented the pirates from taking his toys. He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher said to her, "Lily, it's time for your regular exam." + +Lily didn't know what an exam was, so she asked her teacher, "What's an exam?" + +Her teacher explained, "An exam is like a test. We give it to see how much you've learned." + +Lily was nervous, but her teacher recommended that she study and get a good night's sleep. So, Lily went home and studied hard. + +The next day, Lily took her exam and did really well! She was so proud of herself. When she got home, she told her mom all about it. Her mom was happy and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You did a great job!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she heard a noise. It was a poor little bird. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I can't fly," said the bird. "Oh no!" said Lily. "Let me help you." + +Lily gently picked up the bird and brought it to her mommy. "Mommy, can we help this poor bird?" asked Lily. "Of course," said her mommy. They brought the bird to the vet and he fixed the bird's wing. + +The bird was so happy and it could fly again. "Thank you so much," said the bird. "You're welcome," said Lily. From that day on, Lily and the bird were the best of friends and they played in the grass together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very small and not very strong. He wanted to be strong like his big brother, but he didn't know how. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big rock and wanted to lift it, but he couldn't. + +A man saw Timmy struggling and asked, "Do you need help?" Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes please." The man lifted the rock with his big muscles and Timmy was amazed. "Wow, you're so strong!" Timmy said. The man smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. I work hard to keep my muscles strong." + +Timmy decided he wanted to work hard too, so he started doing exercises every day. He lifted small weights and did push-ups. After a few weeks, Timmy's muscles started to get bigger and he felt stronger. He was so proud of himself! "I did it!" he said to his mom. "I lifted the weights and now I'm strong like the man at the park." His mom smiled and said, "That's fair, Timmy. You worked hard and now you're strong." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy horse that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the horse and said, "That's a pretty horse, but it's not very shiny." + +Lily didn't know what shiny meant, so her friend explained, "It means it's not very polished. Do you want me to polish it for you?" + +Lily nodded her head and watched as her friend quickly rubbed the horse with a cloth. When she was done, the horse looked like an original toy again. Lily was so happy and thanked her friend. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toys polished and shiny. She even taught her little brother how to do it too. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poppy who lived in a garden. The poppy was very pretty and had a bright red color. One day, an ignorant bee came and started to disturb the poppy. The poppy didn't like it and asked the bee to mind its own business. But the bee didn't listen and kept bothering the poppy. + +The poppy got very upset and decided to talk to the other flowers in the garden. They told her that the bee was just looking for nectar and didn't mean to be rude. The poppy realized that she had been too quick to judge the bee and decided to give it another chance. + +The next day, the bee came back and this time the poppy didn't mind. The bee was very happy to see that the poppy had forgiven it and they became good friends. From that day on, the poppy didn't judge others so quickly and learned to be more understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat cereal with a spoon. One day, she found out that her favorite spoon was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad because she loved that spoon. She decided to ask her brother if he knew where it was. Her brother told her that he accidentally broke it and threw it away. + +Lily was upset, but then she remembered that she had another spoon that she could use. She went to get it, but it was wet because she forgot to dry it properly. She didn't want to use a wet spoon, so she had to wait for it to dry. + +After waiting for a little while, the spoon was finally dry and Lily was able to eat her cereal. She was happy again because she had a spoon to use. Even though she was sad when her favorite spoon was broken, she learned that it was okay to part with things and that she could still be happy with what she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to fly in the big blue aeroplane with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long trip and Lily got very hungry. She asked her mommy for a snack and got a yummy apple. She took a big bite and started to chew. + +After a while, Lily noticed that her toys were all over the place and not organized. She wanted to fix it, but her mommy said they couldn't because they were on the aeroplane. So, Lily decided to organize her toys in her head instead. She thought about which ones were her favorites and which ones she wanted to play with first when they got to their destination. + +Finally, they landed and Lily was so excited to play with her toys. She took them out one by one and played with them just like she had organized in her head. It was a fun day and Lily was happy that she had her toys all organized and ready to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day it was very cold outside. Timmy's mom told him to wear a warm coat so he wouldn't be cold. Timmy put on his coat and went outside to play. + +While he was playing, Timmy saw a small bird with a nest in a tree. The bird's nest was very modest, but Timmy thought it was very nice. He wanted to make sure the bird's nest was safe, so he decided to lock the gate to the garden. + +Timmy knew that locking the gate would keep the bird and her nest safe from any harm. After he locked the gate, he went back inside to have some hot cocoa with his mom. Timmy felt happy knowing that he helped the little bird and her nest stay safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy accidentally hit the ball too hard and it went through his neighbor's window. Timmy felt very sorry for what he had done. + +Timmy went to his neighbor's house to say sorry and offer to help fix the window. His neighbor was very kind and appreciated Timmy's apology. Together, they stepped outside and played a game of catch with the baseball. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to be extra careful when playing baseball near his neighbor's house. He learned that it's important to take responsibility for his actions and to always say sorry when he makes a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pizza and ate it every day. One day, her mom told her that eating too much pizza would make her sick. Lily didn't believe her and kept eating pizza every day. + +One day, Lily's friends came over to play. They wanted to make pizza together. But when they went to the kitchen, they found it was filthy. Lily's mom had been too busy to clean it. Lily's friends didn't want to make pizza in a dirty kitchen, so they decided to clean it first. + +While they were cleaning, Lily realized that she had been eating too much pizza and not taking care of her health. She decided to create a healthy pizza with lots of veggies and less cheese. Her friends helped her make the pizza and it was delicious. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to take care of her health and not eat too much pizza. She also learned that it's important to clean up after herself and keep her surroundings clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the grass. One day, Timmy saw a big, smelly skunk. "Ew, that skunk is stinky!" said Timmy. + +The skunk looked at Timmy and said, "Hello there! I'm sorry if I smell bad, but that's just the way I am." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Can you stretch like a rubber band?" + +The skunk smiled and said, "I can't stretch like a rubber band, but I can stretch my legs and run really fast!" + +Timmy laughed and said, "That's cool! I'm going to go play with my toys now. Bye, Mr. Skunk!" + +And with that, Timmy left the skunk to enjoy his day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little chicken named Chuck. Chuck loved to play all day and never did any work. His friends, the other chickens, would always lay eggs for the farmer, but Chuck never helped. + +One day, the farmer said to Chuck, "If you don't start laying eggs, I will have to get rid of you." Chuck didn't want to leave his friends and home, so he decided to try and lay an egg. + +Chuck ate lots of oats and rested all day, but still, he couldn't lay an egg. His friends tried to help him, but it was no use. Chuck realized that he should have been helping all along, instead of playing all day. + +From that day on, Chuck worked hard and laid many eggs. He learned that it's important to help others and do your part. The other chickens were proud of Chuck and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wore a tidy suit. He was very proud of his suit and wore it every day. One day, he went to a park to play with his ball. While he was playing, a naughty dog came and took his ball away. The man got angry and shouted at the dog. The dog got scared and ran away with the ball. + +The man started to weep because he loved his ball very much. He looked around for the dog but it was nowhere to be seen. He realized that he shouldn't have shouted at the dog and should have been kind to it. He felt bad and went home without his ball. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind to others, even if they do something wrong. If the man had been kind to the dog, maybe it would have returned the ball. But because he was angry, he lost his ball and felt sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a giant truck driving down the street. The truck was very big and had a lot of boxes on it. + +Lily asked the driver, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm here to load these boxes," said the driver. "They are very important and need to be delivered to a store." + +Lily watched as the driver loaded the boxes onto the truck. She thought it was very cool to see the boxes go up and down. When the driver was finished, he said goodbye to Lily and drove away. She waved goodbye and went back to playing in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to get a haircut. Timmy didn't like haircuts because they made him feel itchy. + +After the haircut, Timmy's mommy took him to the park to play. Timmy saw a bird and wanted to record its singing. He asked his mommy for her phone and pressed the button to record. Timmy was happy because he could listen to the bird's song over and over again. + +From that day on, Timmy always asked his mommy if he could record new sounds. He recorded the sound of his toy car, the sound of his dog barking, and even the sound of his own laughter. Timmy loved to record things and listen to them later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mom said she couldn't have too much because it would make her teeth hurt. One day, Lily found a big bag of candy and she ate it all. But then her tummy started to hurt and she felt very sick. + +Her mom took her to the doctor and the doctor said Lily had to eat healthy food to make her tummy feel better. Lily didn't understand why she couldn't just eat candy all the time. But her mom explained that candy was like a feather and healthy food was like a rock. The rock had more weight and would make her tummy feel better. + +Lily learned that too much candy could make her feel sour, but healthy food would make her feel good. She started to eat more fruits and vegetables and her tummy felt much better. Now she understood why it was important to eat healthy food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but she didn't like sharing them with others. One day, Lily was playing in the hall when her friend, Sarah, came over to play. Sarah asked if she could play with Lily's toys, but Lily said no. + +Sarah felt sad and went home. Later that day, Lily's mom asked her why she didn't share her toys with Sarah. Lily said that she didn't want to because her toys were too dull for Sarah to play with. Her mom told her that sharing is important and that it's always nice to share with others, even if your toys are dull. + +The next day, Lily saw Sarah again and this time she decided to share her toys. Sarah was so happy and they played together for hours. Lily realized that sharing was fun and made her feel good inside. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with others and made lots of new friends. The end. +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 went to the park and Lily saw a pond with fish in it. She was so eager to see the fish up close. + +Lily's mommy told her that the fish belonged in the pond and that they were happy swimming there. Lily was happy to know that the fish had a home in the pond. She watched the fish swim and play for a long time. + +When it was time to go home, Lily waved goodbye to the fish and promised to come back and visit them again. She was so happy to have seen the fish and to know that they belonged in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and discover new things. One day, Timmy found a hanger on the ground and decided to use it as a fishing rod. He went to the nearby pond and cast his hanger into the water. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a little fish swimming towards his hanger. Timmy was excited and started to reel in his hanger. However, the fish got tangled in the hanger and couldn't swim away. Timmy was so focused on catching the fish that he didn't notice how much it was struggling. + +A compassionate passerby saw what was happening and tried to help the fish. Unfortunately, it was too late and the fish had already passed away. Timmy felt very sad and realized that he should have been more careful with his hanger. From that day on, Timmy promised to always be mindful of the impact his actions have on others. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very kind to everyone in her kingdom. She liked to walk in the garden and smell the flowers. She liked to eat cake and drink tea. + +One day, she met a little girl. The girl was very happy to see the queen. The queen smiled and said hello. The little girl asked the queen if she wanted to play. The queen said yes and they played together. They played hide and seek and had a lot of fun. + +The queen enjoyed playing with the little girl. She was happy to make a new friend. The little girl was happy too. She liked the queen because she was kind. After playing, the queen gave the little girl a piece of cake and they said goodbye. The little girl went home and told her mom about the nice queen she met. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy went on a walk and found a shiny rock. He was so happy to find it! He put it in his pocket and continued on his walk. + +As Timmy walked, he saw a big tree with branches that looked like they could be climbed. He climbed up and up until he reached the top. But when he tried to come back down, he slipped and fell. The result was a big bump on his head. + +Timmy's mom took him to the hospital and the doctors said he would be okay. But Timmy learned a lesson that day. Even though finding shiny rocks and climbing trees might seem ordinary, it's important to be careful and not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the shore with her pink ball. One day, she saw a big wave coming towards her, and she began to tremble with fear. + +Just then, a friendly crab named Sammy scurried up to her. "Don't worry, Lily," said Sammy. "I'll protect you from the wave." + +Lily smiled and thanked Sammy. Together, they watched as the wave crashed onto the shore, making the sand tremble beneath their feet. But with Sammy by her side, Lily felt safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. Lily was happy to help and organized the plates and forks. + +When her dad came home from work, he said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job setting the table. You can join us for dinner now." Lily felt proud and excited to eat with her family. + +During dinner, they talked about their day and Lily shared about her favorite toy. Her mom asked, "Would you like to help me clean up after dinner?" Lily replied, "Yes, I want to help. I like when things are organized." Her parents smiled and were happy to have such a helpful daughter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a meeting with her friends at the park. Lily was very excited to see her friends and play with them. She wore her favorite dress and brushed her hair to look fine. + +When Lily arrived at the park, she saw her friends playing with a ball. She ran towards them and asked if she could join. Her friends said yes and they started to play together. Suddenly, the ball hit a tree and part of it fell off. + +Lily's friend said, "Oh no, the ball is broken. We need to buy a new one." Lily replied, "Don't worry, we can still play with what's left. Let's have fun!" And so, they continued to play and have a great meeting at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wish to have a perfect day. She wanted to play with her toys, eat yummy snacks, and watch her favorite movie. But it was raining outside, and Lily was sad because she couldn't go outside to play. + +Her mommy told her not to worry and said, "Let's stay inside and have a fun day together!" They played games, read books, and sang songs. Lily was happy because she was spending time with her mommy, and it was a perfect day after all. + +Before Lily went to bed, she made a wish. She wished to have more perfect days like this one, where she could stay inside with her mommy and have fun. And her mommy gave her a big hug and said, "I wish the same thing, my sweet Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved rockets. He had a toy rocket that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy saw a real rocket in a book. He hoped that he could see a real rocket one day. + +A few days later, Timmy's parents took him to a rocket launch. Timmy was so excited! He saw the rocket go up, up, up into the sky. It was smooth and fast. Timmy thought it was the best thing he had ever seen. + +After the rocket launch, Timmy went home and played with his toy rocket. He hoped that one day he could ride in a rocket and go to space. But for now, he was happy just watching them go up, up, up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her what she wanted for breakfast. Lily had to choose between cereal or toast. She thought for a moment and said, "I will have toast, please." + +As her mom was making the toast, Lily saw a hot pan on the stove. She knew it was dangerous to touch, so she stayed away. When the toast was ready, her mom told her to be careful because it was hot. Lily blew on the toast to cool it down before taking a bite. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to make choices and be careful around hot things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very glad because he found a big dictionary. He loved to look at the pictures and read the words. + +One day, Timmy wanted to measure how tall he was. He climbed up on a chair and reached for a ruler. But he slipped and fell off the chair. He hurt his head and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Timmy, but they couldn't. They looked in the dictionary for a long time, but they couldn't find the right words to make Timmy better. Sadly, Timmy never woke up 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 went to the park and saw a boy with a blue shirt. She thought it was a pretty color. + +But then, she heard her mommy talking about a war on the news. Lily didn't understand what it meant, but she knew it was something bad. She saw pictures of people crying and buildings falling down. It made her feel sad. + +Lily realized that she hated war because it made people unhappy. She wished everyone could just wear blue shirts and be happy together. She hugged her teddy bear and hoped that one day, there would be no more war. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to take a bath. You need to be clean and healthy." + +Lily didn't want to take a bath. She wanted to keep playing. But her mom said, "You can play again after you bathe. And we can sit on the bench outside and watch the stars." + +So Lily took a bath and got all clean. She felt healthy and happy. Then she and her mom went outside and sat on the bench. They looked up at the stars and talked about how beautiful they were. Lily was glad she took a bath so she could enjoy the night sky with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom. They saw a big, round melon and her mom said, "Let's get that melon for our snack!" When they got home, Lily's mom cut the melon and it was empty inside. Lily said, "Oh no! The melon is empty! What can we do?" + +Then, the phone rang and it was Lily's grandma. "Hello, Lily! How are you?" her grandma said. Lily told her about the empty melon and her grandma said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's put some ice cream in the melon and make a yummy dessert!" Lily and her mom thought it was a great idea. They put ice cream in the melon and it was so delicious! + +Lily was so happy and she said, "Thank you, grandma! You saved our snack!" Her mom said, "Yes, thank you so much! You really know how to make things better." And Lily's grandma said, "I love you both. I'm always here to help." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very lucky because he had a lot of clothes to wear. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her with the laundry. Timmy was very excited to help his mommy. + +Timmy watched as his mommy put the clothes in the washing machine. He saw the clothes go round and round. After the washing machine was done, Timmy helped his mommy put the clothes in the dryer. They watched as the dryer made the clothes warm and dry. + +When all the clothes were clean and dry, Timmy's mommy thanked him for helping. Timmy felt very proud of himself for being a good helper. He was also happy because he had clean clothes to wear every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They would run and jump and laugh all day long. One day, Timmy found a stick on the ground. It was a perfect stick for playing pretend sword fights with his friends. + +As they played, Timmy noticed that the stick started to change. It became a magic wand! Timmy was so excited and waved the wand around. Suddenly, his friends turned into frogs! Timmy didn't like that, so he waved the wand again and they changed back to their normal selves. + +Timmy was happy he had the perfect stick that could change things. He went home and told his mom all about his magical adventure. She smiled and told him that he was a very imaginative boy. Timmy went to bed that night dreaming of all the amazing things he could change with his perfect stick. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo went on an adventure and swam too far away from his home. He forgot which way to go back home and got lost. + +Nemo was scared and didn't feel safe. He wished he could find his way back home. Suddenly, he saw a big friendly turtle swimming towards him. The turtle asked Nemo what was wrong, and Nemo told him that he was lost and couldn't find his way back home. + +The turtle was very kind and told Nemo not to worry. He knew the way back to Nemo's home and offered to take him there. Nemo was so happy and thanked the turtle. They swam together and soon enough, Nemo was back home with his family. From that day on, Nemo never forgot how important it was to stay close to home and always swim with a friend to stay safe. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a bottle of milk. She loved her bottle so much, she took it everywhere she went. One day, she accidentally dropped her bottle on the ground and it got very dirty. Lily's mom saw the dirty bottle and became very serious. She knew it was important to clean the bottle so Lily wouldn't get sick. + +Lily's mom took the bottle and washed it with soap and water until it was clean again. Lily was very happy to have her clean bottle back and gave her mom a big hug. From then on, Lily learned to be careful with her bottle and never let it get dirty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the world around her. She had a special toy called a microscope that helped her see tiny things up close. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +As they were playing, Lily noticed something small and shiny on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it through her microscope. It was a tiny diamond! + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw the diamond and asked if he could have it. Lily thought about it for a moment and then made an important request. "Can I have it back tomorrow so I can show my mom?" she asked. Timmy agreed and gave the diamond back to Lily. + +The next day, Lily showed her mom the diamond and they were both amazed. Lily's mom asked where she found it and Lily showed her the spot in the park. They dug a little deeper and found a whole bunch of diamonds! It turns out, Lily's microscope helped her find a treasure that was hidden all along. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived on a farm with her family. One day, her mommy asked her to help deliver some wheat to their neighbor's house. Lily was excited to help and put on her cool hat. + +As they walked, they saw a big truck delivering wheat to the store. "Look, mommy! That truck is delivering wheat too!" exclaimed Lily. + +When they arrived at the neighbor's house, they knocked on the door. "Hello, we brought some wheat for you!" said Lily's mommy. The neighbor was happy and said, "Thank you so much! You guys are the coolest neighbors ever!" + +Lily felt proud that she helped deliver the wheat and made their neighbor happy. She couldn't wait to help again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to climb trees. One day, he climbed a tall tree with lots of leaves. He was having so much fun, but suddenly he lost his balance and started to fall. His mom saw him and ran to prevent him from getting hurt. She caught him just in time! + +After that, Timmy's mom told him that climbing trees was very dangerous and that he should never do it again. She said that falling from a tree was rare, but it could happen to anyone. Timmy promised his mom that he wouldn't climb trees anymore. + +But one day, when his mom wasn't looking, Timmy decided to climb a tree again. He thought he could do it without falling. But this time, his mom wasn't there to prevent him from getting hurt. Timmy fell from the tree and hurt himself badly. He learned his lesson and never climbed a tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the slide. One day, she met a new friend named Max. Max was very fancy and wore a bowtie. + +Lily and Max played together on the slide and had so much fun. They laughed and giggled as they slid down together. Suddenly, Lily noticed a shadow following them. She pointed to it and asked Max what it was. + +Max said, "That's just my shadow. It follows me everywhere I go." Lily thought it was so cool and wanted a shadow too. Max told her to stand in the sun and she would see her own shadow. + +Later that day, Lily went home and tried to make her own fancy bowtie just like Max's. She was so excited to show him the next time they played at the park. When they met up again, Max was so impressed with Lily's fancy bowtie. They played on the slide again and Lily couldn't help but smile as her shadow followed her every move. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel who loved to eat nuts. One day, he found a big nut and was about to eat it when he saw a little bird who was looking at him. "Can I have some nuts too?" asked the bird. The squirrel felt guilty and decided to share his nut with the bird. + +As they were eating, the weather started to change. The sky became dark and it started to rain. The squirrel and the bird had to find shelter. They saw a big tree and ran towards it. + +Under the tree, they met a wise old owl who asked them why they were there. The squirrel explained that they were looking for shelter from the rain. The owl smiled and said, "You did a good thing by sharing your nut with the bird. Now, you have a friend to help you when you need it." + +From that day on, the squirrel and the bird became best friends and always shared their food with each other. They also learned that even when the weather changes, they can always find shelter if they stick together. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was planted in the ground and it started to grow. Every day, the sun shone on the seed and the rain fell on it. The seed grew bigger and bigger until it became a beautiful flower. + +The flower was very happy and it grew well because it had everything it needed. It had sunshine, water, and soil. It also had friends around it like the birds and the bees. The flower was calm and peaceful. + +One day, a little girl came by and saw the flower. She wanted to pick it and take it home with her. But the flower said, "No, please don't pick me. I want to stay here and grow more." The little girl listened to the flower and decided to leave it alone. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to let things grow and be well instead of taking them away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the harbor with her mommy and daddy. There were big boats and lots of water. + +Lily saw a man kneel down and pick up some trash from the ground. She asked her mommy why he did that. Her mommy said, "He is keeping the harbor clean. We should always help keep our environment clean too." + +Lily felt sorry for throwing her candy wrapper on the ground earlier. She learned that even small actions can make a big difference. From that day on, she always threw her trash in the bin and never littered again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to buy toys. Every Wednesday, her mom took her to the toy store to buy a new toy. Lily always wanted the most expensive toys, but her mom could only afford the cheap ones. + +One Wednesday, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. It was very expensive, but she begged her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no and bought her a cheap toy instead. Lily was very upset and screamed in the store. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park where they saw a boy who had no toys to play with. Lily felt bad for the boy and gave him her cheap toy. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Lily learned that it's not about having the most expensive toys, but about being kind and sharing with others. From that day on, she was happy with the cheap toys her mom could afford and always looked for ways to share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a hike with her family and they came across a big cliff. + +Lily's dad told her to be careful and stay away from the edge because it was very high and dangerous. Lily listened to her dad and stayed back. + +As they continued their hike, they came across a quiet stream. Lily loved the sound of the water and wanted to name the stream. She thought and thought and finally decided to name it "Sparkle Creek" because the water sparkled in the sunlight. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful around dangerous things like cliffs. And if you ever come across something beautiful like a quiet stream, it's okay to give it a name and appreciate its beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play in the park every day. One day, she found a shiny loop on the ground. It was very attractive and she wanted to keep it. But then, she saw another little girl crying because she lost her loop. + +Lily thought about it and realized that it was not right to keep something that belonged to someone else. So, she gave the loop back to the little girl. The little girl was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily felt happy too because she did the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it is always better to do the right thing and make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially blue cones. One sunny day, Lily went to the ice cream truck and asked for a blue cone. The ice cream man said, "I can offer you a pink cone or a green cone, but I don't have any blue ones left." + +Lily was sad and said, "I really wanted a blue cone." The ice cream man thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! I can put blue sprinkles on top of a pink cone to make it look like a blue cone. Would you like that?" + +Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" The ice cream man made the cone and gave it to Lily. She took a lick and it was delicious. Lily thanked the ice cream man and went on her way, enjoying her special blue sprinkle cone. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the wind. One day, Timmy's mom told him to come inside and dress for dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he went inside and put on his favorite blue shirt and pants. When he was all dressed, he went back outside to play in the wind again. Timmy loved feeling the wind blow through his hair and make his clothes flap around. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to eat steak. One day, Max's owner cooked a big steak and left it on the table. Max wanted to eat it so badly, but his owner didn't let him. + +Max was miserable. He whined and barked, but his owner still didn't let him have the steak. So, Max decided to take matters into his own paws. When his owner wasn't looking, Max jumped up onto the table and ate the steak. + +But, oh no! The steak was too big for Max to eat all at once. His belly started to hurt and he felt sick. Max's owner came back and saw that Max had eaten the steak. She was very angry and Max felt even more miserable. From that day on, Max knew that he should never take things that weren't his and he learned to listen to his owner's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a humble house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a butterfly. She wondered where the butterfly came from and where it was going. + +Lily decided to follow the butterfly to find out. She walked through the fields and over the hills, but the butterfly was too fast for her. Finally, she came to a big house with a beautiful garden. The butterfly flew into the garden and Lily followed it. + +Inside the garden, Lily saw the most amazing flowers and trees she had ever seen. She wondered how the people who lived in the big house could have such a wonderful garden. As she was looking around, a kind lady came out of the house and asked Lily if she needed help. Lily told her about the butterfly and how she followed it to the garden. The lady smiled and told Lily that the garden was a special place where they grew all sorts of beautiful things. Lily was very happy to have found such a wonderful place and she knew she would come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bobo who lived in a zoo. Bobo was very wise and knew all the animals in the zoo. One day, Bobo saw a lion who was sick and hurt. Bobo wanted to heal the lion, so he went to talk to the zookeeper. + +"Mr. Zookeeper, the lion is hurt. Can you help heal him?" asked Bobo. + +The zookeeper said, "I will try my best, Bobo." + +But sadly, the lion was too sick and could not be healed. Bobo and all the animals in the zoo were very sad. They had lost a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the backyard with her toys. One day, she noticed that the ground was wet. She looked around and saw that there was a leak in the hose. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, the water is coming out of the hose and making the ground wet." Her mom went outside and realized that there was a hole in the hose. + +Lily's mom said, "We need to fix the hose so it doesn't leak anymore." They went to the store and got a new hose. When they got back, they replaced the old hose with the new one. + +After they finished fixing the hose, Lily ran around in the wild grass and had so much fun. She realized that it was a beautiful day outside and she was happy to play with her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen, but one day her pen broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily said, "My pen is broken, Mommy. Can you fix it?" + +Mommy said, "I can't fix it, but I can teach you how to use a new pen." And so, Mommy taught Lily how to use a new pen and Lily was happy again. + +Lily said, "Thank you, Mommy. You taught me something new today!" And they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, Timmy found a jolly red ball and he didn't want to share it with Sally. Sally felt sad and asked Timmy if she could play with the ball too. + +Timmy said no and ran away with the ball. Sally felt upset and went home. Later that day, Sally received a letter from Timmy. The letter said sorry and that he would share the ball with her. Sally felt happy and went to Timmy's house to play with the ball together. + +From then on, Timmy and Sally always shared their toys and had fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy lion. He had a big mane and a shiny coat. One day, it started to rain and the lion got wet. So, he decided to cover himself with a big leaf. The leaf was so big that it covered the lion from head to toe. The lion was happy because he was no longer wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they saw a new bridge that had been built. It was very pretty and colorful. They decided to cross it together. + +After they crossed the bridge, they saw a big slide. It was so tall! Lily was a little scared, but her friends encouraged her to slide down. She took a deep breath and slid down the slide. It was so much fun that she wanted to do it again and again. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her friends went home. Lily was so happy that she had tried the new slide and crossed the new bridge. She couldn't wait to go back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a king and a queen. They had a guard who always watched the castle to keep it safe. One day, a naughty thief came and tried to take the king's crown. The guard saw the thief and caught him, but the thief said he was sorry and promised to be good. The king said the thief could stay in the castle, but he had to remain with the guard and learn how to be good. The thief learned how to be kind and helpful, and he became friends with the guard. They all lived happily ever after in the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly that was purple. She was so happy and wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly but couldn't get it. + +After playing for a while, Lily started to feel an itch on her arm. She looked and saw a bug bite. She didn't like the itch so she went inside to get some cream. Her mommy helped her put the cream on her arm and soon the itch went away. + +Lily went back outside and played some more. She didn't catch the purple butterfly but she had fun playing in the sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very friendly and loved to make new friends. One day, while Timmy was out for a walk, he saw a big grill. Timmy had never seen a grill before and he was very curious. He went closer to the grill and suddenly he felt very hot. + +Timmy realized that the grill was very dangerous and he started to shiver with fear. He quickly ran away from the grill and went back to his home. Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem interesting can be very dangerous. He also learned that it's important to listen to his instincts and stay away from things that could harm him. + +From that day on, Timmy was more careful when exploring new things. He made sure to always be aware of his surroundings and to never go near anything that could hurt him. Timmy's friends were proud of him for being so smart and safe. Timmy was happy that he learned an important lesson and was able to share it with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every morning, the bird would chirp and trill a beautiful melody that made all the animals in the forest happy. One day, the little bird decided to go on an adventure and see what lay beyond the trees. + +As the little bird hopped along the path, it came across a big station where trains would come and go. The bird saw people rushing around and heard the loud sounds of the trains. The bird felt a little scared, but also excited to explore this new place. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a man with a rich voice singing a song. The bird was amazed at how beautiful the man's voice was. The little bird felt inspired and decided to sing along with the man. The man heard the bird's sweet voice and smiled. From that day on, the little bird would visit the station every day to sing with the man and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a colorful butterfly in her garden. The butterfly had wings that were blue, green, and yellow. Lily was so happy to see the butterfly that she decided to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad that the butterfly was gone. She went inside her house and asked her mom for a reward. Her mom gave her a piece of candy. Lily was happy again. She decided to draw a picture of the colorful butterfly. She got out her crayons and started to draw. When she finished, she covered the picture with a blanket to keep it safe. She loved her picture of the butterfly and wanted to keep it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her some powder to play with. Lily thought it looked like snow and she was glad to have it. + +Lily started to paint a picture with the powder. She made a big mess and her mommy said, "Lily, you have powder all over the floor!" Lily said, "I'm sorry mommy. I was just having fun." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can clean it up together." They cleaned up the powder and Lily went back to painting her picture. She was glad to have her mommy to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his football. He would kick it around all day long. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his football. But when he got there, he saw that someone had taken his football. Timmy was sad because he loved his football so much. + +Timmy looked around the park to see if he could recognize anyone who had taken his football. He saw a group of kids playing with a football that looked like his. Timmy went up to the kids and asked if they had taken his football. One kind boy said that they had found the football on the ground and thought it was lost. He gave the football back to Timmy and they all played together. + +Timmy was happy to have his football back and he was happy to make new friends. He realized that the kind boy who gave him back his football was a good friend to have. From that day on, Timmy and the other kids played football together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man. He was very mean and didn't like to share his toys with anyone. One day, he saw a little boy playing with a brick. The big man wanted the brick, but the little boy said no. The big man got angry and started to fight with the little boy. + +The little boy was very scared, but he didn't give up. He threw the brick at the big man and hit him on the head. The big man fell down and was very hurt. The little boy didn't know what to do, so he ran away. + +Later, the little boy found out that the big man was ignorant and didn't know how to be kind. He felt sorry for him and decided to forgive him. From that day on, the little boy and the big man became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. They went to the park every day. One day, the daughter found a pretty flower. She said, "Mommy, can I keep this flower?" The mommy said, "Yes, but we need to attach it to something so it doesn't get lost." + +The daughter looked around and saw a regular stick on the ground. She said, "Mommy, can we attach the flower to this stick?" The mommy said, "Yes, that's a great idea!" + +The daughter was so happy with her flower on the stick. She said, "Thank you, mommy! I love my flower stick!" The mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Let's go play now!" And they ran off to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the hall of her house. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to work and said, "No, I don't want to clean up." + +Her mom said, "Lily, that's rude. You need to help clean up the hall." But Lily still didn't want to work. So her mom said, "If you don't clean up your toys, you can't play in the hall anymore." + +Lily didn't like this and started to cry. But then her dad came in and said, "Why are you crying, Lily?" Lily told him what happened and her dad said, "You need to listen to your mom and work with her. It's not nice to be rude." + +Lily thought about what her dad said and decided to help her mom clean up the hall. They worked together and it was done in no time. Lily was happy to be able to play in the hall again and her mom was proud of her for working hard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go outside and play in the park. One day, she saw a pretty green leaf on the ground. She picked it up and observed it closely. She noticed it had little lines on it and was very calm looking. + +Lily decided to take the leaf home with her. She showed it to her mommy and daddy and they thought it was very pretty too. They put the leaf in a special book to keep it safe. + +Every day, Lily would observe the leaf and talk to it. She liked to pretend it was her friend. One day, a big wind blew through the trees and many leaves fell to the ground. Lily was sad that her leaf friend was gone, but she knew it was still safe in her special book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small town. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a butterfly that was so amazing. It had bright colors and could move so gracefully. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly and keep it in a jar to show her friends. But as she chased the butterfly, she accidentally stepped on it and hurt it. She felt very sad and realized that she should have just watched the butterfly from afar and let it be free. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to appreciate the amazing things in life without trying to capture or control them. And she always remembered to be careful where she moved her feet so she wouldn't accidentally hurt any other creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink juice. One day, she couldn't find her blue cup that she always used for her juice. She searched everywhere in the kitchen but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my blue cup?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, sweetie. Let's search for it together." They searched in the living room, bedroom, and even in the bathroom, but they still couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to drink her juice in her blue cup. Suddenly, her little brother came in holding her blue cup. He said, "Lily, I found your cup under my bed!" Lily was so happy and thanked her little brother. She poured some juice in her blue cup and drank it happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey. The monkey was very hungry and wanted a banana to eat. But the monkey couldn't find any banana in the jungle. So, the monkey started to scream loudly. + +Suddenly, a kind elephant heard the monkey's scream and came to help. The elephant had a big basket full of bananas. The monkey was very happy to see the bananas and started to eat them. + +After eating the bananas, the monkey was no longer hungry and felt very good. The monkey thanked the elephant and went back to the jungle, feeling happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy, who was her best friend. One morning, Lily woke up early and saw that Teddy had a big knot in his fur. She tried to untangle it, but it was too hard. + +Lily decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom came and saw the knot in Teddy's fur. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an original idea." Her mom took a brush and gently brushed Teddy's fur until the knot was gone. + +Lily was so happy that Teddy was all fixed. She gave him a big hug and they went outside to play. From that day on, Lily made sure to brush Teddy's fur every night before they went to sleep, so he wouldn't get any more knots. +Once upon a time, there was a big palace. It was very beautiful and had many rooms. One day, a boy named Timmy went to the palace. He wanted to see all the pretty things inside. + +When Timmy got to the palace, he saw a man with a big truck. The man was loading things into the palace. Timmy asked the man, "What are you doing?" + +The man said, "I'm bringing rare things to the palace. The king and queen like to have beautiful things." + +Timmy was very excited to see the rare things. He went inside the palace and saw all the beautiful things. He said to the king and queen, "Thank you for letting me see all the pretty things in your palace." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with toys and watch cartoons. One day, Timmy’s mommy requested him to clean up his room. Timmy didn’t want to clean up, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. + +As he was cleaning up, he found a closet that he had never seen before. It was a big closet and Timmy thought it was very attractive. He asked his mommy if he could keep his toys in the closet so that his room would look neat and tidy. His mommy thought it was a great idea and helped him organize all his toys in the closet. + +From that day on, Timmy always kept his toys in the attractive closet. He felt happy and proud that he had listened to his mommy’s request and kept his room clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy poppy who lived in a big field. The lazy poppy did not like to wake up early in the morning and always slept in. One day, the sun rose high in the sky and the lazy poppy was still sleeping. The other flowers in the field were upset because they wanted to play and have fun, but the lazy poppy was still asleep. + +The other flowers tried to wake up the lazy poppy, but nothing worked. They tried to tickle the lazy poppy, but the lazy poppy just sighed and went back to sleep. The other flowers were sad because they wanted to be friends with the lazy poppy, but they couldn't because the lazy poppy was always sleeping. + +One day, a big storm came and the lazy poppy was still sleeping. The other flowers were worried and tried to wake up the lazy poppy, but it was too late. The lazy poppy had slept through the storm and was now gone forever. The other flowers were sad and wished that the lazy poppy had woken up earlier so they could have played together. +Once upon a time, there was a big game of soccer. Two teams were playing against each other. The blue team and the red team. The game was very interesting because both teams were very good at playing soccer. They ran and kicked the ball very fast. + +The blue team was winning with one score. The red team was sad because they wanted to win too. They tried very hard to score a goal, but they couldn't. The blue team was very happy because they were winning. + +Suddenly, one of the players from the blue team got hurt. He couldn't play anymore. The blue team didn't have any more players to serve. The red team saw this and decided to help. They gave one of their players to the blue team, so they could keep playing. The blue team was very thankful and happy. They continued playing and the game ended in a tie. Both teams were happy because they had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and feed the ducks. One day, she saw a big white bird with a long neck. It was a swan! + +Lily wanted to feed the swan, but it was too far away. She called out, "Hello, swan! Come here!" The swan blinked its eyes and swam closer. + +Lily was so happy to see the swan up close. But then, a loud dog barked and scared the swan. It flew away and Lily was sad. + +She went home and told her mommy about the swan. "I wish I could see it again," Lily said. But her mommy told her that swans don't like loud noises and it might not come back. Lily felt even sadder. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to his classroom every day. His classroom was big and had lots of toys to play with. One day, Timmy's teacher mentioned that they were going to have a special guest come and visit their classroom. Timmy was very excited to find out who it was. + +The next day, the special guest arrived. It was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max was a good dog and loved to play with the kids. Timmy and his friends were very happy to have Max in their classroom. They played with him all day long. + +At the end of the day, Timmy's teacher asked him how he liked having Max in their classroom. Timmy replied, "Max is a good dog. I like playing with him." His teacher smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun with Max today." Timmy went home and told his mom all about his day with Max in the classroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rat named Max. Max was very cute and had a long tail. Lily loved Max very much. + +One day, Lily wanted to give Max some cheese. But the cheese was bitter and Max did not like it. Lily felt sad because she wanted Max to be happy. She decided to try to find something else for Max to eat. + +Lily searched in the kitchen and found some carrots. She gave Max a carrot and he loved it! Lily was happy that Max was happy. From that day on, Lily always made sure to find something Max liked to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his yard. One day, Timmy saw a hedge in his yard. The hedge was big and green. Timmy wanted to pick some flowers from the hedge. + +But the hedge was too tall for Timmy. So, Timmy went to get a ladder. Timmy climbed the ladder and picked some flowers from the hedge. But then, Timmy fell off the ladder. + +Timmy hurt himself very badly. His mom took him to the hospital. The hospital was gloomy and sad. Timmy had to stay in the hospital for a long time. He couldn't play outside anymore. Timmy learned that picking flowers from a hedge can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on sunny days, but today was different. She felt troubled because she couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere, under the bed, in the closet, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that she couldn't find her toy, and her mom decided to help her. They looked in the chest where Lily kept her toys, and there it was! Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help when she's feeling troubled, and that sometimes the things we're looking for are right in front of us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily found a rare flower in the garden. It was very pretty and had a special smell. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play with her. She showed him the rare flower and told him all about it. Timmy was very interested and asked Lily if they could pick it. But Lily knew that they shouldn't pick rare flowers because they are special and should stay in the garden. + +Instead, they decided to play on the swings and slide. Lily's mom came outside and saw them playing. She noticed that Timmy's gear was broken and told him that she would fix it for him. They all had a great time playing together and enjoying the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish snake. The snake was very long and had a shiny skin. One day, the snake went to the forest to show off its shiny skin to all the animals. + +The snake slithered around the forest, showing off its shiny skin to all the animals it met. The animals were afraid of the snake because they thought it might bite them. But the snake just wanted to show off its shiny skin. + +As the snake was showing off, it got stuck in a tree branch. The snake tried and tried to get free, but it couldn't. The animals saw the snake was stuck and decided to help. + +Together, the animals pulled the snake free from the branch. The snake was grateful and promised to never be foolish again. From that day on, the snake lived happily in the forest, showing off its shiny skin only when it was safe to do so. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very heavy task to complete. Her mom asked her to clean her room before dinner. Lily didn't like cleaning her room, but she knew it was her job. + +As she was cleaning, she found a magic wand. She waved it and said "disappear!" Suddenly, all her toys disappeared! She was surprised and a little scared. She called out to her mom, "Mom, my toys disappeared!" Her mom came into the room and saw the magic wand. She explained to Lily that it was just a toy and that her toys were still there, just hidden under her bed. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can seem to disappear, but they are still there. She finished cleaning her room and felt proud of herself for completing her task. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite pants every day. They were blue and had a red stripe on the side. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you can't wear those pants today. We are going to a fancy party and you need to wear something nicer." + +Timmy didn't want to wear anything else but his blue pants. He said, "But Mom, I love these pants. I don't want to wear anything else." + +His mom said, "Timmy, you need to decide. You can wear your blue pants and be the only one wearing unusual pants at the party, or you can wear something nicer and fit in with everyone else." + +Timmy thought about it for a while and decided to wear something nicer. He found a pair of black pants that were just as comfortable as his blue pants. When they got to the party, Timmy saw that everyone else was wearing different clothes too. He felt happy that he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Benny. Benny was always grumpy because he never prepared his food properly. One day, Benny decided to prepare his favorite meal, which was fish. He went to the river to catch some fish. + +As he was fishing, he saw a spark in the water. He thought it was a fish and tried to catch it, but it was just a shiny rock. Benny was disappointed, but he didn't give up. He continued to fish until he caught a big fish. + +When Benny got home, he prepared the fish by cleaning it and putting it on the grill. He was excited to eat his delicious meal. As he ate, he realized that preparing his food properly made it taste much better. From that day on, Benny was never grumpy again because he always prepared his food with care. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very gifted at playing with his toys. He loved to build towers with his blocks and make his toy cars race around the room. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy car. Timmy didn't want to share because he was afraid Billy would break it. + +"Please let me play with your car," said Billy. + +"I don't want you to break it," said Timmy. + +"Don't worry, I won't break it," said Billy. + +Timmy decided to share his toy car with Billy. They had so much fun racing the car around the room that they forgot all about being afraid of it breaking. Timmy realized that sharing his toys was more fun than keeping them all to himself. It was like they were creating their own little universe of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, she went to visit her grandma and they made cookies together. Lily loved to squeeze the dough with her hands. It was so much fun! + +After they finished baking, they sat down to eat the cookies. Lily's grandma said, "Don't be foolish and eat too many cookies or you will get a tummy ache." Lily listened to her grandma and only ate a few cookies. + +When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her grandma tightly and said goodbye. She couldn't wait to visit her grandma again and squeeze more cookie dough! +Once upon a time, in a big tree, lived a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. One day, Sammy found a big, shiny nut on the ground. He was so happy! + +Sammy tried to open the nut, but it was very hard. His teeth hurt when he tried to bite it. Sammy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, his friend, Timmy the bird, saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Sammy?" + +Sammy told Timmy about the nut, and Timmy had an idea. "Please, let me help you open the nut," said Timmy. Sammy agreed and gave the nut to Timmy. Timmy used his strong beak to open the nut. Crack! The nut opened, and Sammy was happy again. + +Sammy and Timmy shared the nut and ate it together. They were very thankful for each other's help. From that day on, Sammy and Timmy were the best of friends, and they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange truck. The truck liked to go fast on the road. It had a nice driver who loved the truck very much. + +One day, the orange truck was driving fast when it saw a big rock. The truck tried to stop, but it was too late. The truck hit the rock and split its tire. The driver was sad. + +The driver got a new tire for the orange truck. He fixed it and the truck was happy again. They drove away together, being more careful on the road. They were best friends and had many more fun days together. +One day, a sleepy cat named Tim saw a big red button. The button was for a thing called "record". Tim did not know what it did. He had a question in his head, "What will happen if I press it?" + +A little bird named Sue saw Tim looking at the button. Sue flew over and said, "Hi, Tim! Do you know what that button does?" Tim shook his head. Sue said, "It records your voice! But be careful, it might make a loud sound." + +Tim was very curious. He wanted to press the button, even though Sue said it might be loud. So, he pressed the button and started to talk. But he was so sleepy, he began to fall asleep while talking. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound! It was Tim's voice playing back from the record. Tim woke up and jumped high into the air. He was scared by the noise. Sue laughed at Tim and said, "I told you it might be loud!" + +Tim was sad and scared. He did not like the loud sound. He wished he had listened to Sue's warning. From that day on, Tim never pressed the big red button again. +One day, a child named Tim found a broken toy car. He wanted to repair it and make it work again. Tim asked his dad, "Can you help me fix my toy car?" + +His dad said, "Yes, let's try to repair it together." They worked on the toy car and put all the pieces back in the right place. They were happy when they saw that the car was now working. + +Tim felt successful because he helped repair the car. He showed his friends the fixed toy car and they all played together. They had a fun day with the repaired toy car. +One day, a little bird went to find food. It saw a wild bush with red berries. The bird was very happy. It put the berries in a small sack to take home. + +On the way home, a big cat saw the bird. The cat wanted the berries too. The bird was scared but did not want to lose the berries. The cat and the bird looked at each other, both wanting the berries. + +The bird had an idea. It flew up high and dropped the sack. The cat jumped to catch the sack but missed. The sack fell on a high tree branch. The bird flew up and got the sack. The cat could not climb the tree. The bird was safe and took the berries home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bean. This bean was not like other beans. It was a rude bean. It liked to make fun of other beans because it thought it was the best bean ever. + +One day, the rude bean met a nice bean. The nice bean said, "Hi, do you want to play with me?" The rude bean answered, "No, I am the best bean. I don't want to play with you." The nice bean was sad, but it walked away and found other beans to play with. + +The rude bean saw the nice bean and others having fun. It started to feel lonely. It thought, "Maybe I should not be rude. I will try to guess what they are playing and join them." The rude bean guessed and guessed, and finally, it knew what game they were playing. It went to the nice bean and said, "Can I play with you now? I am sorry for being rude." The nice bean smiled and said, "Of course, you can play with us!" From that day on, the rude bean was not rude anymore, and all the beans played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with a sign on it. The sign was high up in the tree. A little girl named Lily wanted to see the sign, but she could not reach it. + +One day, a tall boy named Tom came along. Tom was selfish and did not like to help others. But Lily asked Tom nicely, "Please, can you help me reach the sign?" Tom thought for a moment and decided to help her. + +Tom reached up and touched the sign. It said, "Be kind to others." Tom and Lily smiled at each other. From that day on, Tom was not selfish anymore. He helped Lily and many other friends. They all played together and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small magnet. The magnet was glad because it could stick to things. It loved to stick to big things and small things. The magnet had many friends who liked to play with it. + +One day, the magnet saw a bird who could not fly. The bird was sad. The magnet wanted to help the bird. So, the magnet stuck to the bird's wing and helped it fly. The bird was very glad and thanked the magnet. + +At night, the magnet and the bird went to sleep. They were both happy because they had helped each other. The next day, they played together and had fun. The magnet learned that helping others made it feel good. And the bird learned that friends can help you when you need them. So, they were both very glad and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very restless. He liked to run, jump, and play all day. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a big table with lots of food on it. There was a big bowl of salad. Tim's mom said, "Tim, don't touch the salad. It's not for us." But Tim really wanted to touch the salad. + +A nice lady saw Tim looking at the salad. She said, "Hi Tim, would you like some salad?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, please!" The lady gave Tim a plate with salad on it. Tim was very happy. He ate the salad and played with his friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her dog, Max. Emma had a pretty bedroom with lots of toys and a big bed. She loved to play with Max and her toys in her bedroom. But one day, Emma felt troubled because her bedroom was very messy. + +Emma wanted to clean her bedroom, but she didn't know where to start. She started to pick up her toys, but then she saw a big wet spot on her bed. "Oh no!" Emma said, "Max must have soaked my bed with water from his bowl." She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Emma's mom came into the bedroom and saw the mess. She knew Emma was troubled, so she decided to help. Together, they cleaned the toys and soaked up the water from the bed. Soon, the bedroom was clean and dry again. Emma felt happy and gave Max a big hug. From that day on, Emma and Max were more careful with water in the bedroom. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam was very hungry. He wanted to find some nuts to eat. As he walked, he saw a big log on the ground. Sam thought, "Maybe there are nuts inside the log!" + +Sam went to the log and started to dig. He dug and dug, but he could not find any nuts. Then, he heard a tiny voice say, "Help! I'm stuck!" Sam looked around, and he saw a little bug under the log. The bug was scared and needed help. + +Sam wanted to save the bug. He pushed the log with all his might. The log moved, and the bug was free! The bug said, "Thank you, Sam! You saved me!" Sam felt happy and proud. The bug and Sam became friends, and they found some nuts to eat together. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. This boat was in a place called a port. The boat felt helpless because it could not go on the water. It needed help to go on the water. + +One day, a small boat came to the port. The small boat said, "Why are you sad, big boat?" The big boat said, "I want to go on the water, but I need help. I feel helpless." The small boat wanted to care for the big boat and help it. + +The small boat went to find a strong rope. It tied the rope to the big boat. Then, the small boat pulled the big boat into the water. The big boat was so happy. The big boat thanked the small boat for caring and helping. Now, the big boat could go on the water and was not helpless anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little red wagon. The wagon loved to go on adventures with the kids. One day, the kids decided to go to the park. They put their toys in the wagon and started walking. + +On the way to the park, the wagon met a dog. The dog looked at the wagon and said, "You are stupid." The wagon did not understand why the dog said that. The wagon was sad, but the kids told the wagon not to worry. + +When they got to the park, the kids played with the wagon and their toys. They had so much fun! The wagon felt happy again. The dog was wrong. The wagon was not stupid, it was a great friend to the kids. They all went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to swim with his friends. He saw they were all different, and he liked that. Some were big, some were small, some had spots, and some had stripes. Fin was a small fish with a big heart. + +Fin and his friends went to swim in a small pool. In the pool, they found a soap. The soap was colorful and smelled nice. They played with the soap and made lots of bubbles. The bubbles were big and small, just like Fin and his friends. + +After playing with the soap and swimming in the pool, Fin and his friends were very happy. They loved being different and playing together. They knew that being different made them special. Fin and his friends swam home, excited for their next adventure. +One day, a polite dog named Max went for a walk. The fog was thick that morning. Max could not see very well. He wanted to find his friend, the cat named Sam. + +As Max walked, he heard Sam's voice. "Max, where are you?" Sam called out. Max raised his head and barked, "Here I am, Sam! I can't see you in the fog!" + +Sam walked closer to Max. Soon, they could see each other. They were happy to find each other in the fog. Max and Sam played together. They had a fun day, even in the fog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to march. He would march all day long. One day, Tim wanted to march to the park. He asked his mom if he could go. His mom said yes, but told him to be nice to others. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Sally. Sally was playing with a ball. Tim marched over to Sally and accidentally kicked her ball. The ball went far away. Sally was sad and Tim felt embarrassed. He knew he made a mistake. + +Tim said sorry to Sally and helped her find the ball. They played together and had fun. Tim learned that saying sorry and helping others is important. He promised to be more careful when he marched. From that day on, Tim and Sally became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely fish named Bob. Bob lived in a big pond with other fish. But Bob was sad because he had no friends to play with. + +One day, Bob saw a hook with a yummy worm on it. He wanted to eat the worm but was scared of the hook. He swam around the hook, thinking about what to do. + +Bob decided to be brave and yield to the hook. He took a big bite of the worm, and the hook lifted him out of the water. But then, a kind boy let Bob go back into the pond. The other fish saw how brave Bob was and wanted to be his friend. Bob was not lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a fine cat. The cat loved to dance. Every day, the cat would dance and dance. The cat was very happy. + +One day, the cat found a bottle of sauce. The cat wanted to dance with the sauce. The cat danced around the sauce, and the sauce danced too. They danced together all day long. + +At the end of the day, the cat and the sauce were tired. They stopped dancing and lay down to rest. The cat and the sauce became best friends. They knew they would dance together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy cat named Jazz. Jazz loved to poke his nose into everything. One day, Jazz went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Jazz saw a big box. He was very curious. He poked the box with his paw and said, "What's in here?" The box opened, and out came a funny bunny. The bunny said, "Hi, I'm Bop! Want to play?" + +Jazz and Bop played all day. They ran, jumped, and poked each other. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Jazz and Bop were very tired. They said goodbye and went home. Jazz couldn't wait to tell his mom about his new friend Bop. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray bird who lived in a deep forest. The bird was sad because it wanted to change its color. It looked at the other birds and saw that they were all so pretty and colorful. + +One day, the little gray bird met a kind fairy. The fairy saw that the bird was sad and asked, "Why are you so sad, little bird?" The bird told the fairy that it wanted to change its color. The fairy smiled and said, "I can help you with that!" + +The fairy waved her magic wand, and the little gray bird changed into a beautiful, colorful bird. The bird was so happy and thanked the fairy. From that day on, the bird was never sad again and played happily with its friends in the deep forest. +Once upon a time, there was a strong ant named Andy. Andy lived in a big ant hill with all his ant friends. They all worked very hard every day to find food and make their home nice. + +One day, Andy found a big pile of powder. The powder was soft and white. Andy thought that the powder could help make their home nicer. So, he lay down and started to roll in the powder. He wanted to take as much of it back to the ant hill as he could. + +Andy rolled and rolled until he was covered in the powder. Then, he went back to the ant hill. All his ant friends were very happy to see the powder. They all lay down and rolled in it too. The powder made their home soft and pretty. They all were very happy and thanked Andy for being so strong and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb trees. Every day, he would go outside to play and climb the trees in his yard. + +One day, Tim saw the sun shining brightly in the sky. He wanted to climb up high to touch the sun. So, he found the tallest tree and started to climb. He climbed and climbed until he was very high. + +Tim felt successful when he reached the top of the tree. He knew he couldn't really touch the sun, but he was happy to be so high up. From the top of the tree, he could see his whole yard and all the other trees he had climbed. Tim smiled and knew he had a fun day of climbing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa loved to do yoga. She would stretch her arms and legs every day. It made her feel happy and strong. + +One day, Lisa found a scary mark on her yoga mat. It looked like a big, black spot. She was scared, but she wanted to find out what it was. So, she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom looked at the mark and smiled. "Don't worry, Lisa," she said. "It's just a little stain from your juice. It's not scary at all." Lisa felt better and went back to her yoga, happy and brave. +One day, a furry cat named Tom found a tie. The tie was very pretty. Tom wanted to wear the tie, but he did not know how to put it on. He felt sad. + +Tom's friend, a dog named Max, saw Tom feeling sad. Max wanted to help Tom. Max said, "I will encourage you to put on the tie. You can do it!" Tom felt happy to have a friend like Max. + +Max showed Tom how to put the tie on. They tried and tried. It was hard, but they did not give up. At last, Tom put the tie on. Tom felt proud and thanked Max. They were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to soar high in the sky. The bird had a tie. The tie was interesting. It had many colors like red, blue, and yellow. The bird liked to wear the tie when it flew. + +One day, the bird went to a big tree. In the tree, there was a party. The bird saw many friends there. They were all happy to see the bird's interesting tie. They said, "Wow! Your tie is so pretty!" + +The bird felt very happy. It soared high in the sky with its friends. They played games and had fun. The bird's interesting tie made the day even more special. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a big, dry log near her house. Sue thought it would be fun to sit on the log and play with her toys. + +As Sue played, she saw a small, brown bug. The bug was trying to stir a tiny pile of leaves. Sue thought the bug was very cute. She watched the bug stir the leaves until it made a little nest. + +Sue played on the dry log every day. She always saw the bug stirring leaves. They became friends. Sue and the bug had lots of fun together in the sun. +One day, a little girl named Jane went to the park with her mom. Jane was very anxious because she wanted to play with her new toy. Her new toy was a round object that she could throw and catch. + +At the park, Jane saw a dog named Max. Max was a friendly dog and liked to play too. Jane threw the round object and Max ran to get it. Max picked up the object with a gentle bite and brought it back to Jane. + +"Good dog, Max!" said Jane's mom. "You are very nice to play with Jane." Max wagged his tail and Jane laughed. They played together for a long time, and Jane was not anxious anymore. They all had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, all the animals liked to play together. They loved nature and enjoyed the sun, the trees, and the flowers. One day, a little rabbit was playing with his friends, a squirrel and a bird. + +While they were playing, the rabbit accidentally broke a beautiful flower. He felt very ashamed. He didn't want his friends to see what he did, so he tried to cover the broken flower with a big leaf. + +The squirrel and the bird saw what the rabbit did. They told him, "Don't be ashamed. We all make mistakes. We can help you fix the flower together." So, the three friends worked together to fix the flower. In the end, they were happy and continued to play in the beautiful nature. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hard rock. The rock lived in a beautiful garden. The garden was a luxury place with pretty flowers, green grass, and tall trees. Many animals lived in the garden, and they were all very happy. + +One day, a small ant needed help. The ant wanted to take a big leaf to her home, but the leaf was too heavy. The ant asked the hard rock for help. The rock wanted to help, but it could not move. It was very sad. + +Then, a strong wind came and blew the leaf toward the ant's home. The wind helped the ant and the hard rock. The ant was very happy, and she thanked the wind and the rock. The luxury garden was full of friends who helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bird named Tim. Tim had a hard time learning how to balance on a tree branch. He felt helpless when he saw other birds do it so easily. One day, Tim's friend, a big bear named Ben, saw him feeling sad. + +Ben wanted to help Tim. He put a big soft cushion under the tree branch, so Tim would not get hurt if he fell. Ben told Tim to try again and not to be scared. Tim felt better knowing his friend was there to help him. + +Tim tried to balance on the branch again. This time, he did it! He was so happy and thanked Ben for helping him. Now Tim could balance just like the other birds. They played together all day under the tree, and Tim felt very proud. +Once upon a time, in a small gloomy town by the sea, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to surf on the big waves. One day, Tim found a surfboard on the beach. He looked around but did not see anyone. He thought, "Maybe this surfboard does not belong to anyone." + +Tim took the surfboard and went to surf. As he rode the waves, he saw a girl named Sue. Sue looked sad. Tim asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue said, "I lost my surfboard. I cannot surf without it." + +Tim thought for a moment and said, "Oh! I found a surfboard today. It must belong to you!" He gave the surfboard back to Sue. Sue was very happy. They both surfed together and had a lot of fun. The gloomy town did not feel gloomy anymore. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a team of animals. They were best friends and loved to play games. One day, they decided to put on a big show for all their friends in the forest. + +The team practiced and practiced. They wanted the show to be the best ever. The day of the show came, and all the forest animals gathered to watch. The team was so excited to perform for their friends. + +As the show began, the team danced and sang. They were having so much fun. During the show, one of the animals said, "I love our team! We did a great job!" All the forest animals agreed and began to applaud. They clapped their paws, wings, and tails. The team felt so proud and happy. From that day on, they knew that they could do anything when they worked together as a team. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train went to a station every day. The station was big and fun. The little train loved to go there. + +One day, the little train saw a deep hole near the station. The little train was scared. But the little train dared to go near the hole. The little train wanted to be brave. + +The little train went near the deep hole. The little train saw a lost toy in the hole. The little train dared to help. The little train got the toy out of the hole. The little train felt happy and brave. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Lucy liked to play in her room with her toys. One day, she found a pretty crystal. The crystal was shiny and made her smile. + +Lucy wanted to show the crystal to her mommy, but it was stuck in a tough box. The box was very hard to open. Lucy tried and tried, but she couldn't open it. She felt sad because she wanted to show the crystal to her mommy. + +Lucy asked her daddy for help. Together, they tried to open the tough box. With a little bit of help from her daddy, Lucy opened the box and took out the crystal. She showed it to her mommy, who smiled and hugged her. Lucy was very happy that she could share the pretty crystal with her family. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, she found a shiny ornament in her yard. It was round and sparkly, like a ball. Lily loved her new ornament and played with it all the time. + +One day, while playing with her ornament, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. It was red and sore. Her mommy came and put a band-aid on it to help it heal. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her ornament while her knee was healing. + +After a few days, Lily's knee felt better. It had healed, and she could play with her ornament again. She was so happy to be adventurous and explore with her shiny ornament. And from that day on, Lily and her ornament had many fun adventures together. +One day, a little dog named Max wanted to celebrate his birthday. He was a popular dog in the park. All his friends liked to play with him. Max wanted to wear a suit for his party, so he asked his mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me find a suit for my party?" Max asked. His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Max! Let's go to the store and find a suit for you." + +At the store, Max found a beautiful suit. It was red and blue, his favorite colors. He was so happy! Max and his mom bought the suit and went back home to get ready for the party. + +Max put on his new suit and all his friends came to his house. They played games, ate cake, and had a lot of fun. Max was very happy to celebrate his birthday with his friends and his new suit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. She loved to hug Mr. Snuggles when she was happy or sad. They were the best of friends. + +One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went to the park. They saw a naughty dog running around. The dog was making a lot of noise and taking toys from the other kids. Lily and Mr. Snuggles wanted peace and quiet, but the dog was too loud. + +Lily had an idea. She walked up to the dog and gave it a big hug, just like she did with Mr. Snuggles. The naughty dog stopped making noise and started to feel peace. From that day on, the dog was kind and played nice with everyone in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She loved to dance and play all day long. Lily had a best friend, a little girl named Mia. They had so much fun together. + +One sunny day, Mia and Lily went to the park. They saw a big tree with a treat hanging from it. The treat was a yummy fish. Lily's eyes lit up, and she really wanted to eat that treat. + +Lily jumped high to reach the treat. She caught it and shared it with Mia. They both enjoyed eating the treat together. After they finished, they danced and played until the sun went down. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was very stubborn. She always wanted to do things her own way. One day, her mommy told her not to eat gum. But Anna did not listen. + +Anna found some gum and put it in her mouth. She chewed and chewed. It was so sticky and sweet. But then, Anna felt sad. She knew she should have listened to her mommy. Anna started to regret not listening. + +Anna went to her mommy and said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I ate the gum. I was stubborn and didn't listen to you." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. We all make mistakes. Just remember to listen next time." +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She was eager to try a new sport. Lily saw her friend Tom playing with a ball. The sun started to rise, and the sky was very pretty. + +Lily asked Tom, "Can I play with you?" Tom said, "Yes! We can play catch!" They started to throw the ball to each other. Lily was happy to learn a new sport. + +As they played, more friends came to join them. Soon, they all played together, laughing and having fun. The sun was high in the sky, and it was a beautiful day. Lily was glad she tried a new sport with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Spot. Spot loved candy very much. One day, Spot went to the park to play with his friend, a little cat named Whiskers. + +At the park, they found a big candy on the ground. Spot and Whiskers both wanted the candy. They started to quarrel about who should get it. They yelled and pushed each other, but no one would give in. + +Then, a wise old owl saw them quarrel. The owl said, "Stop fighting, friends. I will break the candy in half, so each of you can have a piece." Spot and Whiskers agreed, and they were happy to share the candy. They learned that it is better to share and be friends than to quarrel. +Once upon a time, there was a big jug. The jug was very expensive. It was shiny and pretty. The jug lived with a kind girl named Lily. Lily loved her jug very much. She took good care of it and always kept it clean. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends. They were playing with a ball. The ball went near the expensive jug. Lily was scared. She did not want the jug to fall and break. She asked her friends to be careful. + +Lily's friends understood. They moved away from the expensive jug. They played with the ball far away. Lily felt happy and safe. The jug was safe too. Lily and her friends played all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a blue bird. The blue bird lived in a tree near a river. The bird was happy and sang songs all day long. + +One day, a big wind came and blew the bird's nest away. The blue bird was sad and needed to find a new home. The bird saw a big log near the river and thought it would be a good place to live. + +The blue bird tried to grab the log, but it was too heavy. A little ant saw the blue bird and wanted to help. The ant called all its friends and they worked together to grab the log. They pushed and pulled until the log was in the right place. + +The blue bird was so happy to have a new home! The bird and the ants became good friends. They all lived happily in the big forest and helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was an adorable little bunny. The bunny loved to play and hop around all day. One sunny day, the bunny met a big, scary spike in the middle of the forest. + +The bunny stared at the spike and said, "Oh no! What is this big thing? I don't like it." The spike did not say anything back. The bunny was very sad and scared. + +The bunny tried to hop over the spike, but it was too high. The bunny tried to go around the spike, but it was too wide. The bunny did not know what to do. In the end, the bunny got stuck on the spike and could not get off. The bunny was very sad and cried for help, but no one came. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Sam. Sam loved to eat sausages. One day, Sam found a big sausage on the ground. He was very happy and jumped up and down. He wanted to eat the sausage right away. + +But Sam had a big heart. He wanted to share the sausage with his friends. So, he picked up the sausage and went to find his friends. He found his friend, Cat, who also loved sausages. Sam shared the sausage with Cat, and they both were very happy. + +Later, Sam and Cat saw a big paper and a pen. They had an idea! They wanted to write a letter to say thank you for the sausage. They wrote, "Thank you for the sausage. We love it!" They put the letter on the ground, hoping the person who left the sausage would see it. Sam and Cat were very happy because they shared the sausage and said thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pippin. Pippin loved to sing. He would sing all day long. One day, Pippin met a new friend named Lily. Lily was a warm and kind bunny. + +Pippin asked Lily, "Do you like to sing too?" Lily said, "Yes, I love to sing! Let's sing together!" So, Pippin and Lily sang songs all day long. They sang songs about the sun, the rain, and the snow. They were very happy. + +One day, Pippin and Lily found a big, warm cave. They went inside to rest. The warm cave was a perfect place for them to sing. Pippin and Lily sang and sang until they fell asleep. They were the best of friends, and they loved to sing together. +One day, a girl named Sue found a pretty jewel on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tom. Tom wanted the jewel too, so he said, "Give it to me, please." Sue did not want to give it to him, so she shrugged and said, "No, I found it first." + +Tom was not happy. He wanted to be successful in getting the jewel. So, he thought of a plan. He told Sue, "Let's trade. I will give you my toy car for the jewel." Sue thought about it and agreed. They traded the toy car and the jewel. + +Later, Sue and Tom realized that sharing is better than fighting. They decided to play with the jewel and the toy car together. They learned that being kind and fair to each other made them both happy. The moral of the story is that sharing and being kind to your friends is more important than having things for yourself. +One day, a wide frog named Fred was hopping near a big tree. He saw a shiny jewel under a leaf. Fred picked up the jewel and showed it to his friend, a small bird named Betty. + +"Look, Betty! I found a jewel!" said Fred. "Let's celebrate by having a party!" + +Betty was happy and said, "Yes, let's have a party! But first, let's hide the jewel so no one takes it." + +They hid the jewel in a hole near the tree and started to get ready for the party. They invited all their friends and everyone was excited. + +At the party, all the animals were having fun. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced. But then, a sneaky fox named Felix came to the party. Felix heard Fred talking about the jewel and wanted to find it. + +While everyone was busy, Felix tried to find the jewel. But Fred and Betty saw him and quickly stopped him. All the animals worked together to chase Felix away. + +In the end, Fred and Betty got the jewel back and the party went on. Everyone was happy and they celebrated all night long. The friends learned that when they work together, they can keep their jewel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the mud. One day, he saw a big puddle and jumped in. He got very dirty and wet. Spot had so much fun, but he knew he needed to get clean. + +When Spot went home, his mom saw him and said, "Oh, Spot! You are so dirty! You need to use a towel and clean up before you spoil your bed." Spot's mom gave him a big, soft towel to dry off with. Spot rubbed the towel on his fur, but he was very slow. His mom told him to hurry up. + +Spot's mom was not happy with how slow he was. She said, "Spot, if you don't dry off faster, you will spoil the floor too!" Spot knew his mom was right, so he tried to dry off faster. Finally, he was all clean and dry. + +Spot learned that if he didn't clean up quickly, he could spoil things in his home. He promised his mom that he would be faster next time. The moral of the story is to always clean up after having fun, so you don't spoil anything. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mark. Mark was unique because he had a big red ball. He loved to play with his ball every day. He would throw it, kick it, and roll it around. Mark was very happy to have his special ball. + +One day, Mark went to the park with his big red ball. He saw other kids playing and wanted to play with them too. They all had balls, but none were like Mark's. The kids liked Mark's ball and wanted to play with it because it was unique. + +They played for a long time and had lots of fun. But then, a big dog came running into the park. The dog saw Mark's big red ball and wanted it too. The dog jumped and grabbed the ball with its teeth. It ran away very fast, and Mark could not catch it. + +Mark was very sad because he lost his unique ball. He went home and told his mom what happened. She hugged him and said they could look for a new ball, but Mark knew it would not be the same as his big red ball. The day ended with Mark feeling sad, and he missed his special ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur named Rex. Rex was very large and lived in a museum. One day, a little boy came to visit the museum with his mommy. The little boy was very excited to see all the big dinosaurs. + +As the little boy was walking around, he accidentally bumped into Rex's tail. Rex didn't like that and he slapped the little boy with his tail. The little boy started to cry and his mommy came over to see what happened. + +"What happened, sweetie?" asked the mommy. + +"The big dinosaur slapped me with his tail," said the little boy, still crying. + +The mommy comforted her son and they continued to explore the museum, but they made sure to stay away from Rex's tail. From that day on, the little boy always remembered to be careful around the big dinosaurs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a big fan of oatmeal. He loved it so much that he would eat it every day for breakfast. One morning, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted for breakfast. + +"I want oatmeal, please," said Timmy. + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, I will make you a bowl of oatmeal." + +Timmy was very happy and couldn't wait to eat his mighty bowl of oatmeal. While he was waiting for his breakfast, he played with his toys. When his mom brought him the bowl of oatmeal, he took a big bite and said, "Yum! This oatmeal is mighty delicious!" + +Timmy's mom was happy to see her son enjoying his breakfast so much. They talked about their plans for the day while Timmy finished his oatmeal. Timmy was excited to go to the park and play on the swings. He thanked his mom for the yummy breakfast and they headed out for a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big balloon in the sky. She watched it go up, up, and away until it was too small to see. + +Lily's mommy told her that the balloon was filled with gas. Lily didn't know what gas was, but her mommy explained that it was like air but different. Lily thought that was interesting. + +Later that day, Lily saw a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. She was very patient and watched it for a long time. She observed how it moved and how it ate the leaf. Lily was happy to learn new things and loved to watch the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to play by the pond with his friends. One day, while playing, they found a big, sour apple. + +Freddy's friend, Sammy, said, "Let's eat it!" + +But Freddy didn't want to eat it. He said, "No, let's twist it!" + +So they twisted the apple until it broke in half. But inside the apple, they found a worm! + +The worm said, "Hey, that was my home!" + +Freddy and his friends felt bad. They didn't mean to hurt the worm. + +But the worm was angry and said, "I will tell the other animals what you did!" + +And so, the other animals didn't want to play with Freddy and his friends anymore. They were sad and lonely. Freddy wished he had just eaten the apple instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a huge teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help push a big box upstairs. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I can't push that box. It's too heavy." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can do it together. We just need to push it slowly, one step at a time." + +Lily and her mom worked together and finally, they pushed the box all the way upstairs. When they finished, Lily said, "Wow, Mommy, we did it! That was hard work." + +Mommy replied, "Yes, it was, but we make a great team. Now, let's go play with your huge teddy bear." + +Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She was happy to have such a helpful mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate more than anything in the world. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big box of chocolates. Lily was so happy and she started eating them right away. + +But then, her little brother, Max, came into the room. He saw the chocolates and wanted some too. Lily didn't want to share, so she said, "No, these are mine!" Max got sad and started to cry. + +Lily felt bad, so she decided to give Max one of her chocolates. Max was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" Then, he accidentally poked Lily in the eye with his finger. Lily got mad and said, "Max, that was ugly! Don't poke me in the eye!" Max said sorry and they hugged. From that day on, Lily shared her chocolates with Max and they were happy together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she saw a book in the park and picked it up. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you read this book to me?" Her mommy said, "Of course, let's sit down on this bench." The book was about a bunny who wanted to make friends with a squirrel. + +After they finished reading, Lily said, "I want to keep this book forever." Her mommy said, "That's a great idea, but we have to remember to always return things that don't belong to us. It's not nice to take things that are expensive and not ours." + +Lily learned that taking things from the park was not a good thing to do. She returned the book to the lost and found and felt happy that she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a house with a chimney. The chimney was very tall and it seemed to touch the sky. One day, a crazy bird flew into the chimney and got stuck. The bird cried and cried, but nobody could hear it. + +The next day, a little girl walked by the house and heard the bird's cries. She looked up and saw the bird in the chimney. She knew she had to help the bird. She climbed up the roof and reached into the chimney to grab the bird. + +Finally, she pulled the bird out and set it free. The bird flew away, happy to be free. The little girl felt proud of herself for helping the bird. From that day on, she always looked up at the chimney when she walked by the house, hoping to see the bird flying high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, they found a twig that was very flexible. They had so much fun bending and twisting it. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary cat! The friends tried to fly away, but Tweet got stuck in the twig. The cat came closer and closer, and the friends could hear him laughing. + +But then, a wise old owl flew by and saw what was happening. She swooped down and scared the cat away. Tweet was safe, but he learned a valuable lesson. He realized that sometimes it's better to be careful and not play with things that could be dangerous. From that day on, Tweet was always more careful when playing with twigs. +Once upon a time, there was a band. They played music with drums, guitars, and a microphone. One day, they went to a place where it was icy. They played their music and danced, but then a big bear came and scared them. They ran away and went back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a valley with his mommy and daddy. The valley was very big and had lots of trees and animals. + +One day, Timmy and his daddy went for a walk in the valley. They saw a thick cloud in the sky. Timmy asked his daddy what it was. His daddy said, "It's a storm cloud. We need to go back home before it strikes." + +Timmy and his daddy started to walk back home. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Timmy was scared and asked his daddy, "What is that noise?" His daddy said, "It's thunder. We need to hurry home before the storm strikes." + +They ran as fast as they could, but the storm struck before they could make it home. A big lightning bolt hit a tree and it fell on top of them. Timmy and his daddy were hurt and couldn't move. They tried to call for help, but nobody could hear them. They were stuck in the valley, waiting for someone to find them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. Her favorite color was pink. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. Her mommy said it was too dangerous, but Lily wanted to try. She climbed up the rock and felt like she was on top of the world! + +After playing at the park, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some regular milk. Lily saw some pastel-colored candy and asked if she could have some. Her mommy said yes and they bought some candy to share. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat her pastel candy. + +When they got home, Lily drew a picture of herself on top of the rock. She used her pink pastel crayon to color her shirt. She showed her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I climbed the big rock!" Her mommy was proud of her and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train was chugging along when it saw a tunnel. The tunnel was big and dark, but the train was brave. It went through the tunnel and came out the other side. + +As the train went along, it saw a little boy waving at it. The train waved back and the little boy was happy. The train felt happy too. + +But as the train went on, it started to feel hungry. It had been a long time since it had eaten. So, the train stopped at a station and got some food. After it ate, the train felt much better and continued on its journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the sand and collect shells. One day, he found a beautiful blue shell and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +"Wow, that's a pretty shell, Sammy!" said Sally. + +Sammy yawned and said, "I'm tired, let's go back to our home." + +As they walked back, they saw a big bird flying above them. Sammy got scared and ran into his shell. Sally tried to hide too, but she couldn't find a shell. + +The bird swooped down and took Sally away. Sammy was sad and missed his friend. He wished he had shared his shell with Sally so she could have been safe too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw and make things with his hands. He was very creative. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he fell and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he started to cry. His mommy came to help him and she cut his pants to see his boo-boo. She cleaned it and put a band-aid on it. Timmy felt better but he couldn't play outside anymore. So, he went inside and made a drawing of his knee with a band-aid on it. It was very creative and he felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily wanted to see an elephant. + +Finally, they found an elephant. It was very big and had a long nose called a trunk. Lily thought it was unusual because she had never seen an elephant before. + +Lily and her family sat down on a bench to observe the elephant. They watched as it ate leaves and drank water. Lily was very happy to see the elephant and told her mommy and daddy that it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his mom and dad. One day, as they were playing in the sand, Timmy saw a big whale in the water. He was very alert and pointed to the whale, saying "Look mom, a whale!" + +His mom said, "Wow, Timmy! That whale is so big!" + +Suddenly, a seagull flew down and tried to grab Timmy's sandwich. Timmy quickly grabbed his sandwich and said, "No, no, seagull! This is my sandwich!" + +His mom and dad laughed and said, "Good job, Timmy! You were very alert and quick to grab your sandwich!" + +Timmy smiled and continued playing in the sand, happy to have saved his sandwich from the seagull. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved fireworks, they were his favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a box of fireworks. Timmy was so happy, he couldn't wait to open the box and see what was inside. + +But the box was delicate, so Timmy had to be careful when he opened it. He didn't want to break any of the fireworks inside. Finally, he was able to open the box and he saw all the beautiful fireworks inside. He was so excited to light them up and watch them go "boom" in the sky. + +Timmy's mom helped him light the fireworks and they watched them go off one by one. It was a beautiful sight and Timmy was so happy. From that day on, he knew that fireworks were his favorite thing in the whole wide world. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the meadow. One day, a big mean fox came and tried to take Benny's carrot. The fox was a threat to Benny's carrot and his friends. + +Benny knew he had to behave and not be scared. He stood up tall and told the fox to go away. The fox was surprised by Benny's bravery and left the meadow. + +After that day, the meadow was peaceful again. Benny and his friends played and ate carrots without any worries. Benny was proud of himself for standing up to the threat and keeping his meadow peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog. He liked to lay in the sun all day long. One day, he saw a helmet on the ground. The dog wanted to play with it, so he picked it up with his mouth and ran around the yard. + +Suddenly, the helmet fell off the dog's mouth and onto his head! The dog was surprised, but he liked the helmet on his head. He continued to run around and play with the helmet on. + +Eventually, the dog got tired and went back to his spot in the sun. He laid down with the helmet still on his head. The other animals in the yard thought it was funny to see the lazy dog with the helmet on his head. From that day on, the dog wore the helmet every time he laid in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a village. She loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, Lily's mommy told her not to go too far because there was a smelly skunk living in the woods. + +Lily wanted to see the skunk, so she decided to try to find it. She walked deeper and deeper into the woods until she saw a little black and white animal. It was the skunk! + +Lily tried to get closer to the skunk, but it lifted its tail and sprayed a smelly liquid all over her. Lily quickly ran back home to her mommy, who helped her take a bath and get rid of the smelly skunk spray. From that day on, Lily remembered to listen to her mommy's warnings and not try to get too close to smelly animals in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew gum. One day, Timmy was walking and chewing gum at the same time. Suddenly, the gum fell out of his mouth and onto the ground. Timmy was sad because he loved his gum. + +Timmy looked around for something to do with his gum. He saw a wide hole in the ground and had an idea. Timmy decided to bury his gum in the hole. He dug and dug until the hole was deep enough. Then, he placed his gum inside and covered it up with dirt. + +Timmy felt happy because he knew his gum was safe and sound in the ground. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep his gum in his mouth so he wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, Benny decided he wanted to climb a mountain. He had never climbed a mountain before, but the idea excited him! + +So, Benny started his journey up the mountain. He walked and walked and walked until he reached the top. From the top, he could see all the trees and animals in the forest. It was a very beautiful view! + +After a while, Benny started to feel sleepy. He decided it was time to go back down the mountain and take a nap. When he got back to his home in the forest, he fell asleep and dreamed about his exciting adventure on the mountain. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly mother. She lived in a small house with her cat. One day, her chair broke and she needed someone to fix it. + +Her son came to visit and she asked him to fix the chair. He said he would try his best. He took the chair and some tools and went to work. + +After a while, he fixed the chair and it was good as new. The mother was very happy and thanked her son. She sat in the chair and read a book while her cat slept on her lap. + +From that day on, the mother's chair was very comfortable and she was grateful for her son's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite show on the TV screen. But one day, the screen turned all gray and Lily couldn't watch her show anymore. + +She tried to fix it herself, but she couldn't get it to work. So, she asked her mommy for help. Her mommy came and looked at the screen. She tried to fix it too, but it still wouldn't work. + +Finally, her daddy came home and he knew just what to do. He got some tools and opened up the screen. He found a little wire that was loose and fixed it. The screen was no longer gray and Lily could watch her show again. She was so happy and thanked her daddy for fixing it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong knight. He had a shiny sword made of steel. He was proud of his sword and showed it to everyone he met. + +One day, a mean dragon came and started to fight with the knight. The knight swung his sword but the dragon was too strong. The dragon breathed fire and burned the knight's sword. + +The knight was sad and ran away. He met a little girl who asked him what happened. The knight told her about the dragon and how his sword was destroyed. The little girl said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find a new sword." + +They searched and searched but could not find a new sword. Suddenly, the dragon appeared again and attacked them. The knight tried to fight but he had no sword. The dragon defeated him and the little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chain with a pretty heart on it that she loved to wear. One day, she saw her mommy putting a letter in the mailbox. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what are you doing?" + +"I'm mailing a letter to Grandma," her mommy replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then asked, "Can I mail something too?" + +"Sure, sweetie. What do you want to mail?" her mommy asked. + +Lily looked at her chain and said, "I want to mail my heart chain to Grandma. She will love it!" + +Her mommy smiled and helped her put the chain in an envelope. When they got to the mailbox, Lily was so excited to mail her gift to Grandma. She felt proud and happy, not embarrassed at all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tough and loved to play outside. One day, she fell and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the hospital to get better. + +At the hospital, the doctor gave Lily a big bandage to put on her arm. She was very happy to receive it because it made her feel better. + +After a little while, Lily's arm started to feel better. She was able to play outside again with her friends. She showed them her bandage and told them all about her trip to the hospital. They were very happy that Lily was feeling better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to go inside and do some math homework. Lily didn't want to do math, but her mom said she had to behave and do it anyway. + +Lily sat down at the table and started to do her math. At first, she was a little sleepy, but then she became alert and focused on her work. She realized that math could be fun if she tried hard and did her best. + +After Lily finished her math homework, she went back outside to play with her friends. She felt proud of herself for behaving and doing her work. From that day on, Lily knew that if she worked hard and stayed alert, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside when it was raining. One day, Lily went outside with her umbrella. But the wind was so strong that her umbrella flipped inside out. Lily felt frustrated. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Lily, don't be frustrated. Let me help you." Her mom went inside and got a new umbrella for her. Lily was happy again. She said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, always remember to shut your umbrella when you're not using it. That way, it won't flip inside out again." Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mom. I will remember." From that day on, Lily always remembered to shut her umbrella when she was done using it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to carry her favorite pan around with her everywhere she went. One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a big scary bear. + +The bear growled and said, "Give me your pan!" + +Lily was brave and said, "No way! This is my favorite pan and I won't give it to you!" + +The bear was surprised by Lily's bravery and said, "You're a very brave little girl. I won't hurt you. Keep your pan and be careful in the woods." + +From that day on, Lily carried her pan with even more pride, knowing that she was a brave little girl who could stand up to a scary bear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and listen to music. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to take a bath because he was playing with his toys. But his mom said he had to take a bath or he couldn't play anymore. + +So, Timmy went to take a bath. He put his towel on the floor and got in the tub. He splashed around and had fun. After his bath, Timmy's mom said they were going to play a game. It was a competitive game where they had to see who could jump the highest. Timmy was excited and listened to the rules. He jumped and jumped, but his mom won. Even though he lost, Timmy had fun playing with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big train. The train was black like coal. It was a very comfortable train to ride on. One day, a little boy wanted to ride the train. He went to the train station and bought a ticket. The boy got on the train and found a very comfortable seat. He looked out the window and saw the coal that made the train go. The boy was very happy to ride the train and see all the things outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a pebble on the ground. She picked it up and thought it was impressive because it was shiny. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, "Can you help me?" It was a little bird who had hurt its wing. Lily felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. She gently picked up the bird and took it to her mom. + +Lily's mom was impressed by her kindness and took the bird to the vet. The vet fixed the bird's wing and it flew away happily. Lily felt proud of herself for helping the little bird. She put the shiny pebble in her pocket and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the park every day. One day, Tim found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Tim went to his friend's house to play. They played with toys and had fun. When it was noon, Tim's friend's mom gave them some sandwiches to eat. Tim took out the shiny rock from his pocket and started to rub it. Suddenly, the rock cracked into two pieces. + +Tim was sad because he loved the shiny rock. But then, he noticed something inside the rock. It was a note that said, "Congratulations! You have found the key to a treasure chest!" Tim was so excited and he followed the clues on the note to find the treasure. When he found it, he saw that it was filled with fine toys and treats. Tim was happy and he shared the treasure with his friend. They played with the toys and ate the treats all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go for walks with her mommy. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk on the road. Her mommy told her to be careful and hold her hand. + +Lily loved holding her mommy's hand and looking at the pretty flowers on the side of the road. Suddenly, a car came speeding down the road. Lily's mommy tried to pull her out of the way, but they both got hit by the car. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mommy was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. Lily learned that it's important to always be careful on the road and to listen to her mommy. She never forgot what happened and always remembered to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the hall of her house. One day, she saw a dead bug on the floor. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her mom. Her mom told her that it was a bug that had died. + +Lily felt sad for the little bug. Her mom told her that everything has a life, and when it's time, it will go away. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to all living things, even the ones that are small. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when she played in the hall. She didn't want to hurt any bugs or animals. She learned that being kind to others is important, no matter how big or small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was very nervous because she heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw a big truck coming towards her. Betsy didn't know what to do, so she ran away. + +The truck chased Betsy, but she was too fast. Suddenly, Betsy stopped. She was tired and scared. The truck stopped too. A kind farmer got out of the truck and walked towards Betsy. He said, "Don't be nervous, Betsy. I won't hurt you. You can surrender now." + +Betsy looked at the farmer and felt safe. She surrendered and the farmer took her to a green field where she could eat grass and be happy. From that day on, Betsy wasn't nervous anymore. She knew that surrendering was sometimes the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Max. Max was a tough baby. He cried a lot and didn't like to sleep. His mommy tried to make him happy, but he didn't answer her. + +One day, Max's mommy took him to the park. Max saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. His mommy was scared because the slide was too tough for a baby like Max. But Max kept crying until his mommy said yes. + +Max went on the slide and he was so happy! He laughed and laughed. His mommy was happy too because Max finally answered her with a smile. From that day on, Max's mommy knew that Max was a tough baby who loved to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and always wore her favorite brown dress. One day, she went to the park to play and met a little boy named Max. + +Max saw Lily's dress and said, "I like your fashion. It's pretty." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to play with me?" + +Max nodded and they played together on the swings and the slide. But then, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. + +Lily said to Max, "I have to go now. It's time for dinner." + +Max said, "Okay, I surrender. See you later, Lily!" + +Lily giggled and said, "Bye, Max!" And they both went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a phone that she loved to play with. One day, she dropped her phone and it broke. She was very sad and uncomfortable without her phone. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my phone is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mom said, "Let me see if I can sort it out." She looked at the phone, but it was too broken to fix. + +Lily was still sad, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new phone." Lily smiled and said, "Yay! Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Benny found a shiny toy car and he was very happy. He played with it all day long. + +But when it was time for dinner, Benny's mom told him to put his toy car in the bin. Benny got angry because he didn't want to throw it away. So instead, he decided to bury it in the garden so he could find it again later. + +The next day, Benny went back to the garden to look for his toy car. He dug and dug until he found it. He was so happy that he hugged his toy car and ran back inside to show his mom. From then on, Benny always took good care of his toys and put them away in the bin when it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boat. The boat was red and blue and had a big smiley face on it. The boat loved to sail on the big blue sea. One day, the boat decided to go on a tour. It wanted to see all the other boats and say hello. + +The boat sailed and sailed and saw many other boats. Some were big and some were small. Some were green and some were yellow. The boat was very cheerful and said hello to all the other boats. + +After the tour, the boat went back to its home in the harbor. It was very happy and had a lot of fun. The boat decided that it wanted to go on another tour soon. And so, the boat sailed off into the sunset, looking forward to its next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing outside when they saw a ghost. They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the ghost too. She told the ghost to go away and never come back. The ghost said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." + +Timmy's mom then asked the ghost if she needed help with anything. The ghost said, "Yes, I need someone to serve me some food." So, Timmy's mom made some food for the ghost and they all sat down to eat together. + +After they finished eating, the ghost said thank you and disappeared. Timmy and his friends were no longer scared of ghosts because they knew that sometimes ghosts just need some help and food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. She was very creative and loved to make colorful pictures. + +One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma asked, "What are you drawing, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm drawing a picture of my family. I miss them so much." Emma said, "I miss my family too. Let's draw pictures of them together." + +Lily and Emma drew pictures of their families with their pastel crayons. They used lots of colors to make them creative. They showed each other their pictures and smiled. Lily said, "I feel better now that I drew my family. I don't miss them as much." Emma said, "Me too. Drawing makes me happy." And they both continued to draw more pictures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy spaceship. One day, he accidentally broke it while playing. Timmy was very sad because he loved his spaceship so much. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that his spaceship was broken and he didn't know how to fix it. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can repair it together." Timmy was very happy to hear that. + +They went to the repair shop and the man there fixed the spaceship. Timmy was so happy to have his toy back. He said, "Mom, can we go to the planet now?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" They flew their spaceship to an enormous planet and had lots of fun exploring it. Timmy was so happy that his spaceship was fixed and he got to go on an adventure with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a big forest. One day, the rabbit requested the other animals to play hide-and-seek with him. All the animals agreed and started to play. + +But the persistent rabbit couldn't find anyone. He looked and looked, but no one was there. He felt sad and lonely. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind a tree. It was the fox. The fox said, "I'm sorry, rabbit. We were playing a joke on you. We were never really hiding. We just wanted to see how persistent you were." + +The rabbit felt angry and hurt. He didn't want to play with the other animals anymore. He went back to his burrow and cried. The other animals felt bad for what they did, but it was too late. The rabbit never played with them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to share her peanuts with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie met a mischievous monkey named Max. + +Max asked Ellie, "Can I have some peanuts?" + +Ellie replied, "Of course! I am generous. Here you go!" + +Max took the peanuts and said, "Thanks, Ellie! You're such a jokester." + +Ellie laughed and said, "I'm glad I could make you laugh, Max. Sharing is always fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max was very clever and knew many tricks. One day, Max's family went to a movie and left him at home. Max was sad and bored. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. + +Max went to investigate and saw a little kitten stuck in a tree. The kitten was meowing for help. Max knew he had to rescue the kitten. He barked and jumped up to the tree. With his intelligent mind, he figured out how to get the kitten down. + +Max brought the kitten back to his home and they watched a movie together. The kitten was happy and Max was proud of himself for being a hero. From that day on, Max and the kitten were best friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a horn on its head. The horn was long and pointy. One day, the elephant went to the river to drink water. But the river was dry. The elephant was sad because it was very thirsty. + +Then, a sneaky monkey came along. The monkey wanted to steal the elephant's horn. The monkey climbed up the elephant's back and tried to take the horn. But the elephant felt the monkey and shook it off. The monkey ran away and the elephant was happy to still have its horn. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill near their house. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can go. Mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful and come back soon. Tom and Mia are happy. They take their backpacks and water bottles and start to walk up the hill. + +The hill is steep and hard to climb. Tom and Mia have to hold hands and help each other. They see some flowers, some rocks, and some bugs on the way. They stop and look at them. They guess what they are and what they do. They have fun. + +They reach the top of the hill. They are tired but proud. They look at the other side of the hill. They see a big lake with some ducks and fish. They see a forest with some birds and squirrels. They see a light house with a bright light on top. + +They say wow and smile. They think the other side of the hill is beautiful and exciting. They want to go there and explore. But they also remember what mom and dad said. They have to come back soon. They decide to go down the hill and tell mom and dad what they saw. They think they will come back another day and visit the lake, the forest, and the light house. They hold hands and start to walk down the hill. They are happy. +Sam and Pat are friends. They like to play with old things. One day, they find a big box of copper in the yard. Copper is a shiny brown metal. They think it is pretty. + +They take some copper to the street. They want to sell it to people. They make a sign that says "Copper for sale". They put the sign on a stick. They wait for people to come. + +A man in a black car stops. He has a black hat and a black coat. He looks at the copper. He says "How much do you want for this copper?" Sam and Pat do not know. They say "One dollar". The man laughs. He says "One dollar is too little. This copper is worth a lot. I will give you ten dollars for all of it". Sam and Pat are happy. They say "Yes, please". They give the man the copper. He gives them ten dollars. He puts the copper in his car. He drives away. + +Sam and Pat are very happy. They have ten dollars. They can buy many things. They run to the store. They buy candy, toys, and books. They share with each other. They say "Selling copper was fun. Maybe we can find more copper tomorrow". They go home. They hug their moms. They tell them about their day. They eat their candy. They play with their toys. They read their books. They go to bed. They dream of copper. +Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, they found a big pink dress in Anna's closet. It had many frills and sparkles. Lily wanted to wear it, but Anna said no. She said it was her dress and she did not want to share. + +"Please, Anna, let me try it on. Just for a little bit. I will be careful," Lily begged. + +"No, Lily, it is mine. Go find another dress. This one is too pretty for you," Anna said. She was mean and selfish. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like how Anna treated her. She thought Anna was not a good friend. She decided to do something bad. She waited until Anna was not looking. Then she grabbed the pink dress and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back! That is my dress!" Anna shouted. She chased after Lily. She was fast and caught up with her. She reached out and slapped Lily hard on the shoulder. + +"Ow! That hurt!" Lily cried. She dropped the dress and rubbed her shoulder. It was red and sore. + +"Good. That is what you get for stealing my dress. You are a bad friend. I don't want to play with you anymore," Anna said. She picked up the dress and walked away. + +Lily felt more sad and angry. She also felt sorry for what she did. She wished she had not taken the dress. She wished Anna had not slapped her. She wished they could still be friends. But it was too late. Anna did not want to talk to her. Lily was alone. She had no one to play with. She had no one to dress up with. She had no one to hug. She had a bad day. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, she saw her mom polish a shiny tray with a soft cloth. She wanted to try it too. + +"Mom, can I polish the tray?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It's a special tray that grandma gave me. It's very old and pretty," her mom said. + +Lily took the cloth and rubbed the tray gently. She saw her face and the flowers on the tray sparkle. She smiled and felt proud. + +"Look, mom, I made the tray more shiny!" she said. + +"You did a great job, Lily. Thank you for helping me," her mom said. + +Lily was happy to hear that. She put the tray on the table and looked around. She saw a big bowl of fruit on the counter. She felt curious again. + +"Mom, can I have a banana?" she asked. + +"Of course, honey, but wash your hands first. They might be dirty from the tray," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and ran to the sink. She washed her hands and dried them. Then she grabbed a banana and peeled it. She took a big bite and enjoyed it. + +"Yum, yum, this is a good banana," she said. + +She finished the banana and threw the peel in the trash. Then she hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." + +"I love you too, Lily. You are a sweet and curious girl," her mom said. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big flag on the wall. The flag is red and blue and has stars and stripes. + +One night, Tom and Lily are sleeping in their beds. They hear a loud noise outside. It sounds like a big bang. They wake up and feel scared. They hug their teddy bears and look at each other. + +"What is that noise?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a storm," Lily says. + +They hear another bang and see a flash of light. They see the flag on the wall move. They think the flag is alive. They scream and hide under the covers. + +"Help! Help! The flag is scary!" they cry. + +Mom and Dad hear them and run to their room. They turn on the light and see Tom and Lily under the covers. They see the flag on the wall. They see the window open. They see the fireworks in the sky. + +"Tom, Lily, it's okay. The flag is not scary. It is just a flag. The noise and the light are from the fireworks. It is the Fourth of July. People are celebrating," Mom says. + +She closes the window and hugs Tom and Lily. Dad takes the flag from the wall and shows it to them. + +"See? The flag is not alive. It is just a cloth. It is a symbol of our country. It is a beautiful flag. We are proud of it," Dad says. + +He puts the flag back on the wall and kisses Tom and Lily. Mom and Dad tuck them in and sing them a lullaby. Tom and Lily feel calm and safe. They look at the flag and smile. + +"Happy Fourth of July, Tom," Lily says. + +"Happy Fourth of July, Lily," Tom says. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. +Tom and Lily are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They want to celebrate with their friends. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can have a party in the garden. Mom and dad say yes. They help them make a cake, blow up balloons, and hang up streamers. + +Tom and Lily invite their friends over. They play games, sing songs, and eat cake. They have a lot of fun. + +One of their friends, Ben, is very strong. He can lift a big rock. He shows Tom and Lily his trick. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so strong!" Tom says. + +"Can I try?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, Lily, you can try. But be careful, the rock is heavy," Ben says. + +Lily tries to lift the rock. She uses all her strength. She lifts it a little bit, but then it falls on her foot. She cries out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts!" Lily says. + +Tom and Ben run to her. They hug her and say sorry. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asks. + +"I think so, Tom. It's just a little bruise," Lily says. + +Mom and dad hear the noise. They come to the garden. They see Lily's foot. They put some ice on it and give her a kiss. + +"Don't worry, Lily, you are very brave. You can still celebrate your birthday," mom says. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Tom. I love you all," Lily says. + +They all smile and hug. They go back to the party. They celebrate their birthday in the garden. They are happy. +Tim likes to polish his model cars. He has many model cars of different colors and sizes. He keeps them on a shelf in his room. He uses a soft cloth and some shiny spray to make them look new and bright. + +One day, his cousin Lily comes to visit. Lily is older than Tim and she likes to play with dolls. She sees Tim's model cars and wants to play with them too. She takes one of the model cars and makes it zoom around the floor. + +"Stop!" Tim says. "That is my model car. You will make it smelly and dirty. Give it back to me!" + +"No!" Lily says. "I want to play with it. It is fun. You are mean and selfish. You have so many model cars. You can share one with me!" + +They start to pull the model car from each other. They both want to have it. They both get angry and loud. They make a lot of noise. + +Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the model car. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you fighting? You should be nice and polite to each other. You are cousins and friends. You should share and take turns." + +She takes the model car from them and puts it back on the shelf. She tells them to say sorry to each other and to find something else to play with. She tells them to be careful with Tim's model cars. They are not toys. They are his collection. + +Tim and Lily feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with something else. They find some blocks and some books. They build a tower and read a story. They have fun and laugh. They are cousins and friends again. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has a new dress. It is pink and has flowers. She wants to wear it today. + +"Look at my dress, Ben!" Sara says. "Do you like it?" + +Ben nods. He thinks Sara's dress is pretty. He wears a blue shirt and jeans. He likes them too. + +They run and slide and swing in the park. They have fun. They get hungry. Sara has a snack in her bag. It is a banana and a cookie. She shares with Ben. + +"Thank you, Sara," Ben says. "Your snack is yummy." + +They eat and talk. They see a boy sitting on a bench. He wears a dirty coat and shoes. He has no snack. He looks sad. + +"Who is he?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "He is new here. Maybe he is poor." + +Sara feels sorry for the boy. She has an idea. She goes to him and smiles. + +"Hi, I am Sara. This is Ben. Do you want to play with us?" she asks. + +The boy looks up. He smiles too. He nods. + +"Yes, please. I am Tom," he says. + +Sara gives him half of her cookie. Ben gives him a piece of his banana. + +"Here, have some snack. It is good," Sara says. + +Tom takes the snack. He says thank you. He eats and feels better. + +They go to play together. They run and slide and swing. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna likes to design things. She draws with crayons and paper. She makes houses and cars and animals. She likes to show her designs to her mom and dad. + +One day, Anna wants to design something new. She looks out the window and sees the sky. The sky is blue and bright. She sees clouds and birds and planes. She thinks the sky is beautiful. + +She asks her mom, "Can I design the sky?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, you can design the sky. How do you want to do that?" + +Anna says, "I want to use stickers and glitter and glue. I want to make the sky more colorful and shiny." + +Her mom says, "Okay, let's get your stickers and glitter and glue. But remember, we have to be careful and not make a mess." + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, mom. I will be careful and not make a mess. I want to make the sky safe and happy." + +They go to Anna's room and get her stickers and glitter and glue. They find a big piece of paper and put it on the floor. Anna starts to design the sky. She sticks stars and moons and suns on the paper. She sprinkles glitter and glue on the paper. She makes rainbows and flowers and hearts on the paper. She is very proud of her design. + +She shows her design to her mom and says, "Look, mom. I designed the sky. Do you like it?" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love it, Anna. You are very creative and talented. You made the sky more beautiful and shiny. You made the sky safe and happy." +Ben is a fat cat who likes to sleep all day. He does not like to play with the other cats, who run and jump and chase mice. He thinks they are silly and noisy. He only wants to cuddle with his human, who gives him food and milk and rubs his belly. + +One day, Ben's human brings home a new toy. It is a small, round thing that makes a funny sound. It has a rhythm, like a drum. Ben's human calls it a ball. He throws the ball and says, "Fetch, Ben, fetch!" But Ben does not want to fetch. He wants to sleep. + +The ball bounces and rolls and makes noise. It annoys Ben. He tries to ignore it, but it keeps coming near him. He hisses and swats at it, but it does not stop. He gets angry and scared. He thinks the ball is alive and wants to hurt him. He crawls under the sofa and hides. + +The other cats see the ball and think it is fun. They run and jump and chase it. They make more noise. They do not see Ben under the sofa. They do not know he is angry and scared. They think he is lazy and boring. + +Ben hears the other cats and the ball. He feels alone and sad. He wishes his human would take the ball away and cuddle with him. He does not like the new toy. He does not like the change. He wants his old, quiet life back. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to watch films. They had a film with a princess and a dragon. They wanted to watch it together, but they had a problem. Lily's mom said they had to clean their room first. Tom's dad said they had to do their homework first. + +They did not want to do those things. They wanted to watch the film now. They had a plan. They would sneak out of their houses and meet at the park. They would take the film and a tablet with them. They would watch the film under a big tree. + +They did their plan. They ran out of their houses and met at the park. They found a big tree and sat under it. They put the film in the tablet and pressed play. They were happy. They saw the princess and the dragon. The film was unique. They had never seen anything like it. + +But they did not see the man who was watching them. The man was bad. He wanted the film and the tablet. He waited until they were busy watching. Then he came out of the bushes and grabbed them. He took the film and the tablet. He laughed and ran away. + +Lily and Tom were scared and sad. They cried and shouted. They wanted their film and tablet back. They wanted their mom and dad. They did not know what to do. They had no choice. They had to surrender. They had to wait for someone to help them. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a room and a big mattress. They like to play and talk on the mattress before they sleep. + +One night, it is very cold. Anna and Ben feel the cold air on their faces. They pull the blanket over their heads. But they still feel cold. + +"Ben, I am cold," Anna says. + +"Me too, Anna," Ben says. + +They hug each other and try to get warm. + +"Can we speak to Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe she can make it warmer," Ben says. + +They get out of the mattress and go to the door. They knock on the door and call Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, we are cold!" they say. + +Mom opens the door and sees them. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Come on, my little ones, let's go to the living room," she says. + +She takes them to the living room, where there is a fireplace. She lights a fire and gives them hot chocolate. They sit on the couch and watch the fire. They feel warm and cozy. + +"Mom, you are the best," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben says. + +They sip their hot chocolate and speak to Mom. They tell her about their day and their dreams. Mom listens and kisses them. They are happy and sleepy. + +"Time to go back to the mattress," Mom says. + +She takes them back to their room and tucks them in. She gives them another blanket and a teddy bear. + +"Good night, Anna and Ben," she says. + +"Good night, Mom," they say. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They are not cold anymore. They are warm and safe. +Lily was very anxious. She wanted to see her uncle. He was coming to visit her today. He lived far away and he had a big car. He always brought her fun toys and books. Lily loved her uncle. + +She waited by the window and looked for his car. She saw many cars, but not his. She asked her mom, "When will uncle come?" Her mom said, "Soon, honey. He is on his way. Be patient." Lily nodded, but she was still anxious. + +She heard a loud honk. She turned and saw her uncle's car. It was red and shiny. She saw her uncle waving at her. She was so happy. She ran to the door and opened it. She sprang out of the house and hugged her uncle. He lifted her up and spun her around. He said, "Hello, Lily. I missed you so much. How are you?" Lily said, "I'm good, uncle. I'm so glad you're here. I love you." He said, "I love you too, Lily. Let's go inside and see what I brought you." He put her down and took her hand. They walked to the house together. Lily was not anxious anymore. She was excited. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Spot liked to chase and bark and fetch and dig. + +"Look, Spot, I have a bone for you!" Ben said, holding a big, white bone in his hand. He threw the bone as far as he could. Spot ran after it, wagging his tail. + +Lily followed Spot with her eyes. She saw something shiny and green in the grass. She ran to it and picked it up. It was a ring with a green stone. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily said, showing the ring to Ben. "It is so pretty and green!" + +Ben looked at the ring and frowned. He thought it looked familiar. He remembered that his mom had a ring like that. She always wore it on her finger. She said it was a gift from his dad. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, I think this is Mom's ring!" Ben said, feeling scared. "She must have dropped it when we came here. We have to give it back to her!" + +"But I like it, Ben!" Lily said, putting the ring on her finger. "It is so shiny and green! Can I keep it, please?" + +"No, Lily, you can't!" Ben said, trying to take the ring from her. "It is not yours, it is Mom's! She will be very sad if she loses it!" + +Lily and Ben started to pull and tug on the ring. They did not see that Spot had come back with the bone. He saw the ring and thought it was a toy. He jumped and snatched the ring from their hands. He ran away with the ring and the bone in his mouth. + +"Spot, no!" Ben and Lily shouted, running after him. "Give us the ring! Give us the ring!" + +Spot did not listen. He was having fun. He ran to a big tree and started to dig a hole. He wanted to hide the ring and the bone. He thought they were his treasures. + +Ben and Lily reached the tree and saw Spot digging. They tried to grab him, but he was too fast. He buried the ring and the bone in the hole and covered them with dirt. He wagged his tail and barked. + +"Spot, you bad dog!" Ben and Lily said, crying. "You took Mom's ring! How will we find it now?" + +Spot did not understand. He thought they were playing. He licked their faces and wagged his tail more. + +Ben and Lily did not know what to do. They did not want to make Mom sad. They did not want to lose Spot. They did not want to fight. They decided to settle down and think of a plan. They hugged each other and hugged Spot. They hoped they could find the ring and the bone. They hoped they could make Mom happy. They hoped they could still be friends. +Lily likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Anna. Anna has a fancy dress and a big hat. Lily likes to make Anna dance and sing. + +One day, Lily wants to give Anna a bath. She fills the sink with water and soap. She puts Anna in the sink and washes her hair. She is very careful not to wet Anna's dress and hat. + +But then, Lily hears a snap. She looks at Anna and sees that her hat is broken. The hat has a flower on it, and the flower is snapped off. Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "Bad hat! Bad flower! Why did you break?" + +Lily takes Anna out of the sink and dries her with a towel. She tries to fix the hat, but she can't. The flower is too small and the snap is too big. She says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I don't know how to fix your hat. You still look pretty, but your hat is not fancy anymore." + +Lily hugs Anna and puts her on the bed. She goes to find her mom. She says, "Mom, can you help me? Anna's hat is broken. I want to make it fancy again." Mom smiles and says, "Of course, Lily. Let's see what we can do." She takes Lily and Anna to the craft room. She finds some glue and some glitter. She says, "We can glue the flower back on the hat, and then we can add some glitter to make it sparkle. How does that sound?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, please. That sounds good." She helps mom glue the flower and sprinkle the glitter. She says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Anna's hat is fancy again." Mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're happy. Anna's hat is very fancy indeed." Lily and mom hug and kiss. Lily says, "I love you, mom. And I love Anna. She is my favorite doll." Mom says, "I love you, too, Lily. And I love Anna, too. She is a very lucky doll to have you." They smile and laugh. They go to play with Anna and the other dolls. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also had some fruits and vegetables that Mommy gave them. + +"Let's make a soup!" said Lily. "We can include carrots and potatoes and apples and bananas!" + +"That sounds good!" said Tom. "But how do we cook it? We can't use the stove. It is too hot and not safe for us." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. "We can use the microwave!" she said. "It is like a magic box that makes things warm. Mommy uses it sometimes." + +"OK!" said Tom. "But we have to be careful. We have to ask Mommy first and use a plastic bowl. And we have to wait until it beeps and then use oven mitts to take it out." + +Lily and Tom ran to Mommy, who was in the living room. They told her their plan and asked for permission. Mommy smiled and said yes. She helped them put their soup in a plastic bowl and put it in the microwave. She set the timer and told them to watch and listen. + +Lily and Tom waited eagerly. They heard the microwave hum and saw the soup spin. They smelled the fruits and vegetables. They heard the beep and saw Mommy take out the bowl with oven mitts. She put it on the table and gave them spoons. + +"Here you go, my little chefs!" she said. "Enjoy your soup!" + +Lily and Tom tasted their soup. It was warm and sweet and colorful. They liked it very much. They thanked Mommy and gave her a hug. They felt happy and proud. They had made a soup with their own hands. And they had used the microwave, not the stove, because it was safer. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their toy guns. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. One day, they find a big jar of honey in the kitchen. They want to eat some. + +"Look, Sam, honey!" Tom says. "Let's have some. It is sweet and yummy." + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad will be mad if they see us." Sam says. They take the jar and go to the backyard. + +They open the jar and dip their fingers in the honey. They lick the honey and smile. It is so good. They do not see the bees that live in the tree. + +The bees smell the honey. They are angry. They think Tom and Sam are stealing their honey. They fly out of the tree and buzz around them. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Sam cry. The bees sting them. It hurts a lot. They drop the jar and run to the house. + +They see their toy guns on the ground. They pick them up and shoot at the bees. They hope the bees will go away. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" They say. But the toy guns do not work. The bees do not care. They keep stinging them. + +"Help, help, help!" Tom and Sam scream. Mom and Dad hear them. They come out of the house and see what is happening. + +They shoo away the bees and hug Tom and Sam. They put some cream on their stings. They are sorry for them. + +But they are also cross. They scold them for taking the honey and playing with the toy guns. + +"You should not take things that are not yours. And you should not play with guns. They are not toys. They are dangerous. They can hurt people and animals." Mom and Dad say. + +Tom and Sam nod. They are sorry too. They say they are sorry. They promise to be good. They learn their lesson. They do not play with guns or honey anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing in the barn. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lily was a cow and Ben was a horse. They mooed and neighed and ran around the hay. + +"Let's become something else," Ben said. "What do you want to be?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a red jar on a shelf. It had a picture of a pepper on it. She was curious. + +"I want to be a pepper," she said. "A spicy pepper." + +Ben laughed. "That's silly. How can you be a pepper?" + +Lily climbed on a stool and reached for the jar. She opened it and smelled it. It made her nose tickle. She took a pinch of the red powder and put it in her mouth. + +"Wow!" she cried. "It's hot! It's spicy!" + +She ran to the water bucket and drank some. Ben followed her and tried some too. He made a funny face. + +"Yuck!" he said. "That's not good. That's not fun." + +Lily agreed. She spat out the powder. She felt her tongue burn. + +"Let's not be peppers," she said. "Let's be something else." + +Ben nodded. He looked around the barn. He saw a basket of eggs. He had an idea. + +"Let's be chickens," he said. "Chickens are fun. They cluck and lay eggs." + +Lily liked that. She forgot about the spicy powder. She followed Ben to the basket. They pretended to be chickens. They clucked and flapped their wings and laid eggs. They had fun. + +They were happy they became chickens. They decided they liked chickens better than peppers. Peppers were too spicy. Chickens were just right. +Lily and Max wanted to play outside, but the yard was full of leaves. They asked their mom if they could use the rake to clean the leaves. + +"Sure, you can use the rake, but be careful and don't hurt yourselves," mom said. "The rake is in the shed. There is only one rake available, so you have to share." + +Lily and Max ran to the shed and found the rake. They took turns to drag the rake across the grass and make piles of leaves. They had fun throwing the leaves in the air and jumping on them. + +"Look, mom, we cleaned the yard!" Lily shouted. + +"Wow, you did a great job!" mom said. "You are very helpful and kind. How about we make some hot chocolate and cookies as a reward?" + +Lily and Max smiled and nodded. They put the rake back in the shed and followed mom inside. They enjoyed their hot chocolate and cookies and felt proud of their work. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with figures. Figures are small toys that look like people or animals. Tom has a figure of a lion. Lily has a figure of a princess. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They bring their figures with them. They find a big tree with many leaves. They say, "This is our castle. We can play here." + +They put their figures under the tree. Tom says, "My lion is the king of the castle. He is strong and brave. He can roar very loud." He makes his figure roar. + +Lily says, "My princess is the queen of the castle. She is pretty and kind. She can sing very sweet." She makes her figure sing. + +They have fun playing with their figures. They make them talk and dance and hug. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is a big, hairy dog. The dog sees their figures. He thinks they are snacks. He runs to the tree. He barks and jumps. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They say, "No, no, dog! Leave our figures alone! They are not snacks. They are our friends." + +They try to get their figures back. But the dog is faster. He grabs the lion and the princess in his mouth. He runs away. + +Tom and Lily cry. They say, "Our figures! Our figures! We want our figures back!" + +Their moms hear them. They come to the tree. They see the dog. They say, "Oh, no! That dog has your figures. We have to get them back." + +They chase the dog. They call him. They say, "Hey, dog! Drop those figures! They are not yours. They belong to Tom and Lily." + +The dog hears them. He stops. He looks at them. He sees that they are angry. He feels sorry. He drops the figures. He wags his tail. He says, "Woof, woof. I'm sorry. I didn't know. I was hungry. I thought they were snacks." + +Tom and Lily run to their figures. They pick them up. They check them. They say, "Are you okay, lion? Are you okay, princess?" + +The figures are okay. They are a bit dirty and wet. But they are not broken. They say, "We're okay, Tom. We're okay, Lily. We're glad you came to save us." + +Tom and Lily hug their figures. They say, "We love you, lion. We love you, princess. You are our best friends." + +They thank their moms. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are our heroes. You helped us get our figures back." + +They also thank the dog. They say, "Thank you, dog. You are not bad. You are just hungry. We forgive you. But please, don't take our figures again. They are not snacks. They are our friends." + +The dog nods. He says, "Woof, woof. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't take your figures again. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog wags his tail. He says, "Yes, I want to play with you. Can I be part of your castle?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, you can be part of our castle. You can be the guard. You can protect us and our figures." + +The dog is happy. He says, "Woof, woof. Thank you. I like that. I like you." + +They all go back to the tree. They play together. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were very happy. They were going on a safari with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see many animals. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, sweetie. Look, there is a sign for the safari park." Mom said. + +They drove through a big gate and saw a map. The map showed where the animals lived. There were lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said, pointing at a tall giraffe. "It has a long neck and spots." + +"Yes, it does. Giraffes grow very tall so they can eat the leaves from the trees." Dad explained. + +They drove on and saw more animals. They saw lions sleeping in the sun, elephants spraying water with their trunks, and zebras running in a herd. + +"Can we get out and pet them?" Sara asked. + +"No, honey. These animals are wild and can be dangerous. We have to stay in the car and watch them from a distance." Mom said. + +They drove on and came to a bridge. The bridge crossed a river. The river was full of crocodiles. + +"Look at those big teeth!" Ben said, scared. + +"Don't worry, they can't reach us. We are safe on the bridge." Dad said. + +But then, something happened. The bridge started to shake. It made a loud noise. CRACK! + +"Oh no, the bridge is breaking!" Mom said. + +"Quick, drive to the other side!" Dad said. + +They drove as fast as they could. The bridge broke behind them. They made it to the other side, just in time. + +They were safe, but they were also stuck. The bridge was the only way out of the safari park. + +"What are we going to do?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. We have to wait for someone to help us." Mom said. + +They waited and waited. They saw more animals, but they also got hungry and thirsty. + +"Will someone come soon?" Ben asked. + +"I hope so, buddy. I hope so." Dad said. +Tim and Lily were playing in the living room. They had a big rug that they liked to pretend was a magic carpet. They took turns flying on the rug and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a jet!" Tim said, holding the edge of the rug and running around. + +"Bzzz, bzzz, I'm a bee!" Lily said, flapping her arms and following him. + +They had fun until they saw Mom coming in from outside. She looked cold and tired. She had a big bag of groceries in her hands. + +"Hi, kids, I'm home!" Mom said, smiling. "Can you help me with the groceries?" + +Tim and Lily wanted to help Mom, but they also wanted to keep playing. They had an idea. + +"Mom, can we use the rug to bring the groceries inside?" Tim asked. + +Mom looked surprised, but then she nodded. "Sure, why not? That sounds like a fun way to help. But be careful, okay?" + +Tim and Lily were happy. They ran outside and put some groceries on the rug. Then they dragged the rug inside, pretending it was flying. + +"Look, Mom, we did it!" Lily said, showing Mom the groceries on the rug. + +Mom was proud of them. She hugged them and said, "You did it! You succeeded! You are very clever and helpful. Thank you, my loves." + +Tim and Lily felt warm and happy. They helped Mom put away the groceries, and then they cuddled with her on the couch. They forgot about the cold outside. They had each other and the magic rug. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a kite in the grass. It was red and blue and had a long tail. + +"Wow, a kite!" Ben said. "Let's fly it!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But be careful. It's windy today." + +They ran with the kite and threw it in the air. The kite flew high and fast. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. + +"Look, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "You are pretty too. Can I kiss you?" + +Lily blushed. She felt shy and happy. She nodded. Ben leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. + +They smiled at each other. They did not see the big tree behind them. The kite got stuck in the branches. The string snapped. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily cried. "Our kite!" + +They ran to the tree. They tried to reach the kite. But it was too high. They could not get it. + +They felt sad and angry. They looked at each other. They did not smile anymore. + +"It's your fault!" Ben said. "You kissed me and made me lose the kite!" + +"No, it's your fault!" Lily said. "You asked me to kiss you and made me forget the kite!" + +They shouted and pushed each other. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +They went home alone. They did not play in the park again. They did not fly kites again. They did not kiss again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big stone. It is round and smooth and shiny. + +"Look at this stone!" Tom says. "It is so nice. Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first!" Sue says. "It is mine. You can find another stone." + +They start to pull the stone. They are angry. They do not want to share. + +A man sees them. He is walking his dog. He comes to them and says, "Hello, children. Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and Sue stop pulling. They look at the man. They are shy. + +"We found this stone," Tom says. "But we both want it." + +The man smiles. He says, "This is a fine stone. But it is not worth losing a friend. Why don't you talk and find a way to share it?" + +Tom and Sue think. They do not want to fight. They want to be friends. + +"Maybe we can take turns," Tom says. "I can have it today, and you can have it tomorrow." + +"Or maybe we can play with it together," Sue says. "We can roll it, or draw on it, or pretend it is a ball." + +Tom and Sue nod. They like these ideas. They say, "Thank you, man. You are kind." + +The man says, "You are welcome, children. You are smart. Have fun with your stone." + +He walks away with his dog. Tom and Sue hug. They are happy. They play with their stone. They are friends. +Ben likes to play with his toys in his room. He has cars, trains, blocks and a clock. The clock is big and round and makes a tick-tock sound. Ben likes to hear the sound and see the hands move. + +One day, Ben wants to see the clock better. He climbs on his bed and reaches for the clock on the shelf. He is careful not to fall. He grabs the clock and holds it in his hands. He looks at the numbers and the hands. He feels happy. + +But then, he hears his mom call him. She says it is time for lunch. Ben wants to go and eat. He forgets about the clock. He drops the clock on the floor. The clock breaks. It makes a loud noise. Ben feels scared. + +He hears his mom come to his room. She sees the broken clock and the mess. She is not happy. She asks Ben what happened. Ben feels sorry. He says he dropped the clock. He says he is sorry. + +His mom hugs him. She says it is okay. She says she is not angry. She says she is glad he is not hurt. She says they can get a new clock. She says they can clean up the mess together. She says she loves him. Ben feels calm. He says he loves her too. He says he is hungry. They go to eat lunch. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a watch. The watch was a gift from their dad. It was very shiny and had many colors. + +Tom wanted to see the watch. He asked Lily, "Can I have the watch for a minute?" Lily said, "No, it is mine. You have the bike." Tom was angry. He grabbed the watch from Lily's hand and ran away. + +Lily was sad. She cried and chased Tom. She shouted, "Give me back my watch! You are mean!" Tom did not listen. He ran to the big slide. He wanted to slide down with the watch. + +But he did not see the enormous dog. The dog was sitting at the bottom of the slide. It saw the watch and thought it was a toy. It jumped and bit the watch. It made a loud noise. + +Tom was scared. He let go of the watch and slid down. He fell on the ground. The dog ran away with the watch. Tom and Lily both saw the watch in the dog's mouth. They were shocked. + +They ran to each other and hugged. They said, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?" They nodded and smiled. They decided to share the ball and the bike. They did not need the watch anymore. They had each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys and make a lot of noise. Their mom does not like that. She tells them to share and be quiet, or she will punish them. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their blocks. Anna wants to build a castle, and Ben wants to build a car. They have only a few brown blocks left. Anna and Ben both want the brown blocks for their toys. They start to pull and push and yell. + +"Give me the brown blocks, Anna! They are mine!" Ben says. + +"No, they are mine, Ben! I need them for my castle!" Anna says. + +Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the angry faces. She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, stop fighting right now! You are not sharing and you are not quiet. You are making me very sad and mad. You know what that means. You have to go to the naughty corner and think about what you did. And no more toys for today. That is your punishment." She says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry and scared. They do not want to go to the naughty corner. They do not want to lose their toys. They say sorry to their mom and to each other. They hug and make up. + +"Mom, can we please have one more chance? We will be good and share and be quiet. We promise." They say. + +Their mom thinks for a moment. She sees that they are sincere and sorry. She decides to give them one more chance. + +"Okay, Anna and Ben, you can have one more chance. But you have to clean up your room and listen to me. And you have to read a story with me before bed. A story about sharing and being kind. Do you understand?" She says. + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They are happy and relieved. They say thank you to their mom and start to clean up their room. They look forward to reading a story with their mom. They hope it will be a good story. A story with brown blocks. +Tom likes to sort his toys. He has many toys, but his favorite are his dinosaurs. He has big dinosaurs and small dinosaurs, green dinosaurs and red dinosaurs, dinosaurs with horns and dinosaurs with spikes. He likes to put them in different piles by how they look. + +One day, Tom's mom says they have to go to the store. She tells Tom to put his toys away before they leave. Tom does not want to stop playing with his dinosaurs, but he knows he has to listen to his mom. He tries to put all his dinosaurs in his toy box, but they do not fit. The toy box is too tight for all his dinosaurs. Tom does not know what to do. + +He looks around his room and sees his backpack. He has an idea. He takes out his books and his crayons and puts them on his bed. Then he starts to put his dinosaurs in his backpack. He puts the big dinosaurs on the bottom and the small dinosaurs on top. He puts the green dinosaurs on one side and the red dinosaurs on the other. He puts the dinosaurs with horns in one pocket and the dinosaurs with spikes in another. He zips up his backpack and smiles. He has sorted his dinosaurs in a new way. + +He picks up his backpack and goes to his mom. He says, "Mom, I am ready to go to the store. Can I bring my backpack?" His mom looks at his backpack and sees it is very big and heavy. She wonders what is inside, but she does not ask. She says, "Sure, you can bring your backpack, but you have to carry it yourself." Tom nods and puts his backpack on his back. He feels his dinosaurs move a little. He thinks they are happy to go with him. He says, "Come on, dinosaurs, let's go to the store!" He follows his mom out the door. He is excited to see what they will find at the store. Maybe he will see more dinosaurs. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with many green leaves. She wanted to climb the tree and look for birds and squirrels. But her mom said no, it was too high and dangerous. Lily and her mom disagreed. + +"Please, mom, let me climb the tree. I want to see the animals," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, you might fall and hurt yourself. You can play on the swings or the slide instead," her mom said. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to play on the swings or the slide. She wanted to climb the tree. She ran away from her mom and hid behind a bush. She hoped her mom would change her mind and let her climb the tree. + +But behind the bush, Lily saw something that made her forget about the tree. She saw a small, fuzzy, colorful caterpillar crawling on a leaf. It had stripes of red, yellow, blue, and black. It looked like a rainbow. Lily thought it was the most beautiful caterpillar she had ever seen. She wanted to touch it and hold it. + +She reached out her hand and gently picked up the caterpillar. It tickled her palm and wiggled its legs. Lily smiled and giggled. She felt happy and curious. She wondered what the caterpillar was doing and where it was going. + +She decided to ask the caterpillar. She said, "Hello, caterpillar. What is your name? Where are you going? Do you have any friends?" + +The caterpillar did not answer. It did not speak Lily's language. But it did not mind Lily's questions. It liked Lily's warmth and kindness. It felt safe and comfortable. + +It said, in its own way, "Hello, Lily. My name is Coco. I am going to find a place to make a cocoon. I have many friends, but they are all busy making cocoons too. We are going to become butterflies. We are going to be famous." + +Lily did not understand what the caterpillar said. But she sensed that it had a big dream and a big change ahead. She felt happy for the caterpillar. She wanted to see it become a butterfly. She said, "Wow, Coco, that sounds amazing. I want to see you become a butterfly. Can I be your friend?" + +The caterpillar nodded. It said, "Yes, Lily, you can be my friend. You are very nice and gentle. You can watch me make a cocoon and wait for me to come out. But you have to be patient and quiet. It will take some time." + +Lily agreed. She said, "OK, Coco, I will be your friend. I will be patient and quiet. I will watch you make a cocoon and wait for you to come out. I can't wait to see you become a butterfly. You will be the most beautiful butterfly in the world." + +Lily and Coco smiled at each other. They felt a special bond. They did not disagree. They understood each other. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and help their mom. Today, mom is cooking soup for lunch. She asks Anna and Ben to wash their hands and set the table. + +"Can we help you cook, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, you can help me stir the soup and taste it," mom says. "But be careful, it is hot." + +Anna and Ben take turns to stir the soup with a big spoon. They blow on it and sip it. It is yummy. + +"Mom, this soup is good for our teeth, right?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, it is, Ben. It has carrots and beans and chicken. They make your teeth strong and healthy," mom says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They have bright teeth. They brush their teeth every morning and night. They want to keep their teeth clean and shiny. + +"Thank you for helping me cook, Anna and Ben. You are very good helpers," mom says. + +"You are welcome, mom. We love you and we love your soup," Anna and Ben say. + +They hug their mom and sit down to eat their soup. They are happy and hungry. They enjoy their lunch. +Sara liked to write. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name on many papers. She also liked to write on the walls, but mom did not like that. Mom said, "Sara, do not write on the walls. It is bad. It makes the walls dirty. You can write on papers or on the board." + +One day, Sara found a big chalk. She wanted to write with it. She went outside and saw the street. The street was dry and gray. Sara thought, "The street is boring. I can write on it and make it pretty." She started to write on the street. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She also wrote some flowers and stars. She was happy. + +But then, a car came. The car did not see Sara's writing. The car drove over Sara's writing and made it go away. Sara was sad. She cried. She ran back to mom. Mom saw Sara crying and asked, "What is wrong, Sara?" + +Sara said, "I wrote on the street, but a car made it go away. It was my writing. It was pretty." + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "I am sorry, Sara. But you should not write on the street. It is dangerous. The street is for cars, not for writing. You can write on papers or on the board. They are safe and they do not go away. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will not write on the street again. I will write on papers or on the board. Thank you, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, Sara. I love you." + +Sara smiled and said, "I love you too, mom." + +The moral of the story is: Do not write on the street. It is dangerous and it does not last. Write on papers or on the board. They are safe and they keep your writing. +Sara had a big red spot on her arm. It was itchy and sore. She rubbed it with her hand, but it did not go away. She showed it to her mom and said, "Mom, what is this?" + +Mom looked at Sara's arm and frowned. She said, "This is a rash, Sara. You need to see a doctor. He can give you some medicine to make it better." + +Sara did not like the doctor. He had a white coat and a stethoscope. He made her sit on a table and touched her arm with a cold metal thing. Sara was scared. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want the doctor!" + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "It's okay, Sara. The doctor is a nice man. He is here to help you. He will not hurt you. He will just look at your rash and give you a cream. The cream will make your rash go away and stop the itch." + +Sara looked at the doctor. He smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Sara. I'm sorry if I scared you. I just want to check your rash and make sure you are not allergic to anything. The cream will make you feel better. Can I put some on your arm?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, doctor. But please be gentle." + +The doctor put some cream on Sara's arm and rubbed it gently. He said, "There you go, Sara. You are very brave. The cream will make your rash heal faster. You should also drink lots of water and rest. And don't scratch your rash, okay?" + +Sara said, "Okay, doctor. Thank you for the cream. It feels nice." + +Mom said, "Thank you, doctor. How long will the rash last?" + +The doctor said, "It should go away in a few days. But if it gets worse or spreads, call me right away. And if Sara has any other symptoms, like fever or trouble breathing, bring her back to me." + +Mom said, "Okay, doctor. We will do that. Come on, Sara. Let's go home." + +Sara said, "Bye, doctor. Bye, rash." + +The doctor said, "Bye, Sara. Bye, mom. Take care." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's race to the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK, I will win!" Sam says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a big dog at the bottom of the slide. The dog is fierce. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. It does not like children. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. + +"Ruff, ruff!" the dog says. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to go on the slide. They do not want to get hurt by the dog. They look for their moms. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cry. + +Their moms hear them. They come to the slide. They see the dog. They are not scared. They know the dog. + +"Hello, Judge!" one mom says. + +"Judge?" Tom and Sam say. + +"Yes, Judge. He is my friend's dog. He is a good dog. He is not fierce. He is just playing. He likes children. He is a judge at the dog show. He can do tricks. Watch!" the mom says. + +She tells Judge to sit, roll, and shake. Judge does what she says. He is a smart dog. He wags his tail. He licks the mom's hand. + +"Wow, he is a good dog!" Tom and Sam say. + +They are not scared anymore. They want to play with Judge. They ask the mom if they can. + +"Sure, you can. But be gentle and kind. Judge likes that. And you can go on the slide too. Judge will not bother you. He will watch you. He will be your judge. He will clap for you. Like this!" the mom says. + +She claps her hands. Judge claps his paws. Tom and Sam laugh. They go on the slide. They have fun. Judge claps for them. They are happy. They make a new friend. His name is Judge. He is a good dog. He is a judge. +Ben likes to write. He writes many images with his crayons. He writes cars, trees, stars and animals. He is very proud of his images. He thinks he is a successful writer. + +One day, he goes to his friend Sam's house. Sam also likes to write. He shows Ben his images. He writes houses, flowers, suns and people. Ben thinks Sam's images are not good. He says, "Your images are bad. Mine are better. You are not a successful writer." + +Sam feels sad. He does not like Ben's words. He says, "That is not nice. You are not a good friend. You should not say bad things to others. You should be kind and respectful." + +Ben does not listen. He laughs at Sam. He takes Sam's crayons and writes on Sam's images. He writes, "Ben is the best. Sam is the worst." He thinks he is funny. + +Sam is very angry. He cries. He pushes Ben. He takes his crayons back. He says, "Go away. You are not welcome here. You are a mean and rude writer. You have no friends." + +Ben is shocked. He does not understand. He says, "But I was just joking. I was just having fun. Why are you so mad?" + +Sam says, "You were not joking. You were hurting. You were not having fun. You were ruining. You have no idea how to write. You have no idea how to be a friend." + +Ben feels sorry. He wants to say sorry. He wants to fix his mistake. But it is too late. Sam does not want to talk to him. Sam does not want to see him. Ben leaves. He is alone. He is sad. He is not a successful writer. He is a failed friend. + +The moral of the story is: Writing is a wonderful skill, but it should be used with care and respect. Writing can create beautiful images, but it can also destroy them. Writing can make friends, but it can also lose them. Writing can be fun, but it can also be hurtful. Writing is a powerful tool, but it should be used with kindness and responsibility. +Tim and Pam are twins. They like to play in the park near their home. One day, they see a big fat bird on a tree. The bird has red and yellow feathers and a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tim says. "What kind of bird is it?" + +"I don't know," Pam says. "Maybe it is a parrot. Parrots can talk, you know." + +"Really? Let's go and talk to it," Tim says. He runs to the tree and climbs up. Pam follows him. + +"Hello, bird," Tim says. "What is your name?" + +The bird does not answer. It looks at Tim and Pam with its black eyes. + +"Maybe it is shy," Pam says. "Or maybe it does not speak our words." + +"Let's try to make it happy," Tim says. He sings a song he learned at school. Pam joins him. + +The bird does not sing. It does not smile. It opens its big beak and makes a loud noise. + +"RAAAAWK! GO AWAY! GO AWAY!" + +The bird flaps its wings and pecks at Tim and Pam. It hurts them with its sharp claws. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim and Pam cry. They fall off the tree and land on the ground. + +The bird flies away to the west. It does not care about Tim and Pam. + +Tim and Pam are hurt and sad. They run to their home and tell their mom what happened. + +Mom hugs them and puts bandages on their wounds. She says the bird was not a parrot. It was a macaw. Macaws are wild and mean. They do not like people. + +Tim and Pam wonder why the macaw was in the park. They wonder if they will ever see it again. They hope not. They do not like the macaw. They do not want to play with it. They learned a hard lesson. Not all birds are nice. The end. +Tom and Amy are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Tom has many red blocks. Amy has many blue blocks. They put their blocks together. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is!" Amy says. "But we need more blocks. Can we use your yellow blocks?" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, those are mine. You have your own blocks." + +"But I only have two yellow blocks. You have many. Please share, Tom!" Amy says. + +Tom frowns. "No, I don't want to. Go away, Amy!" + +Amy feels sad and angry. She wants to play with Tom, but he is not nice. She thinks of a plan. She waits until Tom is not looking. Then she takes one of his yellow blocks and puts it on top of the tower. + +"Ha, I did it!" Amy says. + +Tom turns around and sees the yellow block. He is very mad. He pushes the tower. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. + +"Hey, that was my block! You are a bad friend, Amy!" Tom says. + +Amy is scared and sorry. She did not mean to make Tom so mad. She sees a sour candy on the floor. She picks it up and gives it to Tom. + +"Here, Tom. I am sorry. Do you want this candy? It is sour, but it is good." Amy says. + +Tom looks at the candy. He likes sour candy. He takes it and puts it in his mouth. He makes a funny face. + +"Mmm, this is good. Thank you, Amy." Tom says. + +Amy smiles. She is happy that Tom is not mad anymore. She has an idea. + +"Tom, do you want to try again? We can make a big tower together. We can use all the blocks, even the yellow ones. We can make it look like a square. Do you think we can succeed?" Amy says. + +Tom nods. He likes Amy's idea. He is sorry that he was not nice before. He wants to play with Amy. + +"Yes, Amy. Let's try again. We can make a big square tower. We can succeed!" Tom says. + +They hug and start to play again. They use all the blocks. They make a big square tower. They are proud and happy. They succeed. +Sara and Ben are hungry. They want to eat rice for lunch. They ask their mom to cook rice for them. + +"Mom, can you make rice for us?" Sara says. + +"Sure, my loves. But we don't have any rice at home. We have to go to the store and buy some," mom says. + +"Can we go with you, mom?" Ben says. + +"Of course, you can. But you have to be flexible. The store is far away. We have to walk a lot. And we have to wear masks and stay away from other people," mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They put on their shoes and coats and masks. They hold mom's hands and walk to the store. They see many things on the way. They see cars and buses and bikes and dogs and birds and trees and flowers. They talk to mom about what they see. They are happy. + +They reach the store. Mom buys rice and some other things. She pays the lady at the counter. She puts the things in a big bag. She gives Sara and Ben each a small bag to carry. + +"Thank you for helping me, Sara and Ben. You are very good and flexible children," mom says. + +"You're welcome, mom. We love you," Sara and Ben say. + +They walk back home. They are tired but proud. They can't wait to eat rice for lunch. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Sara goes first and slides down fast. She laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Ben wants to try too. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. But he is scared. He says, "Sara, this is too high!" + +Sara says, "Don't worry, Ben. It's easy. Just let go and slide." + +Ben nods and lets go. But he slides too fast and falls off the slide. He hurts his knee and cries. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! My knee!" + +Sara runs to him and hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben says, "No, it hurts. And it's bleeding." + +Sara says, "We need a bandage. Come on, let's go to the nurse." + +They walk to the nurse's office. The nurse is kind and gentle. She cleans Ben's knee and puts a bandage on it. She says, "There you go, Ben. You'll be fine. Just be careful next time." + +Ben says, "Thank you, nurse. You are nice." + +The nurse says, "You're welcome, Ben. Do you want a sticker?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please." + +The nurse gives him a sticker of a dinosaur. Ben smiles and says, "Wow, I like dinosaurs." + +Sara says, "Me too. Can I have a sticker too?" + +The nurse says, "Of course, Sara. You can borrow one from Ben." + +Sara says, "Thank you, nurse. Can I borrow the dinosaur sticker, Ben?" + +Ben says, "Okay, Sara. But you have to give it back later." + +Sara says, "I will, Ben. Thank you." + +They stick the stickers on their shirts and hug each other. They say, "We are friends." + +The nurse says, "You are very sweet, Sara and Ben. Do you want a candy?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please." + +The nurse gives them each a candy. They unwrap it and put it in their mouths. But they make a face. The candy is sour. They say, "Yuck, yuck, yuck!" + +The nurse says, "Oops, I'm sorry. I gave you the wrong candy. These are sour candies. Do you want a different one?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please." + +The nurse gives them each a different candy. They unwrap it and put it in their mouths. The candy is sweet. They say, "Mmm, mmm, mmm!" + +The nurse says, "That's better. I'm glad you like them. Now, you can go back to the park and play. But be careful, okay?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Okay, nurse. Thank you for everything." + +They wave goodbye to the nurse and run back to the park. They play with the swings, the seesaw, and the sandbox. They have fun and forget about the sour candy and the bandage. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with water. One day, they find a kayak near the lake. A kayak is a big boat that you can sit in and paddle with a stick. + +"Look, a kayak!" Tom says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Let's ask the man who owns it," Sam says. They see a jolly man with a hat and a beard. He is sitting on a bench and reading a book. + +"Hello, sir," Tom says. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Ben," the jolly man says. "And this is my kayak. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, we do," Sam says. "Can we try it, please?" + +"Sure, you can," Ben says. "But you have to wear these vests. They will keep you safe and floaty. And you have to stay close to the shore. The lake is deep and big." + +"OK, thank you, Ben," Tom and Sam say. They put on the vests and get in the kayak. They take turns paddling with the stick. They have fun and make splashes. Ben watches them and smiles. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They like the kayak and the jolly man. They say thank you and goodbye to Ben. They go back to their moms and tell them about their adventure. They hope to see Ben and his kayak again. +Lily loved dinosaurs. She had many dinosaur toys and books. She liked to play with them and learn their names. She wanted to see a real dinosaur someday. + +One day, her mom told her they were going to the zoo. Lily was very excite. She hoped to see a dinosaur at the zoo. She asked her mom, "Mom, will we see a dinosaur at the zoo?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe, Lily. Maybe we will see a dinosaur at the zoo. But you have to be patient and kind to the other animals too." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. They got in the car and drove to the zoo. Lily looked out the window and imagined seeing a dinosaur. + +When they got to the zoo, Lily ran to the map. She looked for the dinosaur sign. She found it and pointed to it. She said, "Mom, look! There is a dinosaur sign! Let's go there!" + +Her mom followed her and they walked to the dinosaur area. Lily saw a big gate with a sign that said, "Dinosaur Exhibit". She ran to the gate and tried to open it. But it was locked. She saw a sign that said, "Closed for Maintenance". She felt very sad. She said, "Mom, why is the gate locked? Why can't we see the dinosaurs?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. The dinosaur exhibit is closed today. They are fixing something inside. We can't see the dinosaurs today. But we can see them another day. How about we see the other animals instead? Maybe we can see some animals that are related to dinosaurs, like birds and crocodiles." + +Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I'm sad, but I understand. Maybe the dinosaurs need some rest too. Let's see the other animals. Maybe they are fun too." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very good, Lily. You are very brave and smart. I'm proud of you. Let's go and have fun at the zoo." + +They walked away from the gate and saw many other animals. Lily saw a parrot, a crocodile, a giraffe, a lion, and a monkey. She learned their names and sounds. She had fun and forgot about her sadness. She realized that there were many wonderful things to see and do at the zoo. She thanked her mom for taking her to the zoo. She said, "Mom, I love you. And I love the zoo. And I still love dinosaurs. Maybe we can see them next time." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love the zoo too. And I love dinosaurs too. Maybe we can see them next time. But for now, let's enjoy what we have." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the child to cope with disappointment, to be patient and kind, and to appreciate what they have. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what the other had. + +Lily was curious about Max's car. She wanted to touch it and make it go. She crawled over to Max and reached for his car. Max did not like that. He wanted to keep his car for himself. He pushed Lily's hand away and said, "No, mine!" + +Lily was frustrated. She did not understand why Max did not share. She tried again to grab his car. Max pushed her harder and said, "No, mine!" louder. + +Lily was angry. She did not like being pushed. She wanted to make Max stop. She poked him in the eye with her finger. Max cried out and dropped his car. He rubbed his eye and said, "Ow, that hurts!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt Max. She just wanted his car. She picked up his car and gave it to him. She said, "Sorry, Max. Here, you can have your car." + +Max was surprised. He did not expect Lily to give him his car. He looked at her and saw that she was sad. He felt bad for being mean. He said, "Thank you, Lily. Do you want to play with my car?" + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Max was nice. She said, "Yes, please. Can I play with your car?" + +Max nodded. He said, "Yes, you can. And can I play with your doll?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. And we can share." + +They hugged and played together. They were friends again. They learned to share and not to poke. They had fun and no more frustration. They had wonder and joy. +Lily and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and books. They like to make noise and have fun. But they do not like to clean up. Their room is very messy. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big truck!" Ben says. He zooms his truck on the floor. He makes loud sounds. "Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" + +"I have a pretty doll!" Lily says. She hugs her doll and brushes her hair. She makes soft sounds. "La, la, la, hello, hello!" + +Suddenly, they hear a loud boom. They see a bright flash. It is lightning. They are scared. + +"Mama, mama!" they cry. They run to the door. They want to find their mama. + +Mama comes to their room. She sees the lightning. She sees the messy room. She is not happy. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay," she says. She hugs Lily and Ben. "The lightning is far away. It can't hurt you. But you have to clean up your room. It is too messy. You have to put your toys and books away." + +Lily and Ben nod. They are sorry. They love their mama. They help each other to clean up their room. They make it nice and tidy. Mama smiles. She is proud of them. She gives them a kiss. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben," she says. "Now you can play again. But be careful. And don't make too much noise. The lightning might come back." + +Lily and Ben giggle. They say thank you to mama. They play quietly. They are happy. They do not see the lightning anymore. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make food for their toys. They use pots, pans, spoons and dishes from the cupboard. They fill them with water, flour, salt and sugar. They stir and mix and taste. + +"Yum, yum, this is soup for Bunny," Lily says. She pours some water from a pot into a dish. "And this is cake for Teddy," she says. She puts some flour and sugar on a plate. + +"Here, here, this is pasta for Dino," Tom says. He drops some salt on a pan. "And this is cheese for Kitty," he says. He sprinkles some flour on a dish. + +They are having fun, but they are also making a big mess. The dishes are dirty and the floor is wet and sticky. They do not hear Mom coming in. + +"Oh, no, what have you done?" Mom says. She sees the kitchen and the dishes. She is not happy. "You have to clean up this mess. Now!" + +Lily and Tom look at Mom. They are sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They love Mom. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. They start to pick up the dishes and wipe the floor. They want to help Mom. They want to make Mom happy. They learn to be careful with the dishes and the kitchen. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make zoom sounds when they move the cars on the floor. + +One day, Lily sees a new car in Tom's hand. It is red and shiny. It has big wheels and a loud horn. Lily wants to play with it. She asks Tom, "Can I have your car, please?" + +Tom says, "No, this is my car. I got it from my grandma. It is very special. You can play with your own cars." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She thinks Tom is not nice. She tries to grab the car from Tom. They start to fight. The car falls on the floor and breaks. The horn stops working and the wheels come off. Lily and Tom both cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken car and the unhappy children. She says, "What happened here? Why did you fight over the car?" + +Lily and Tom tell Mom what they did. Mom is not happy. She says, "You should not fight over toys. You should share and take turns. Toys are more fun when you play together. And you should be careful with your things. You should not break them. You should be thankful for what you have." + +Lily and Tom feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were wrong. We should have been nice to each other. We should have played with the car together. We should have respected the car. We are sorry we broke it." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I forgive you, but you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be kind and generous to your friends. You have to be responsible and careful with your toys. You have to be grateful and happy for your gifts. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will do better next time." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's good. Now, why don't you play with your other cars? They are all cute and fun. And maybe you can fix the broken car later. It might still work if you put the wheels back on and find a new horn." + +Lily and Tom agree and say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you. We love you." + +They hug Mom and go back to play with their cars. They make zoom sounds and turn the cars around. They share and take turns. They are careful and happy. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big squash that they want to eat for dinner. But the squash is too hard to cut. They need to make it soft. + +"Let's put the squash in the sun," says Anna. "Maybe the sun will make it warm and soft." + +"Good idea," says Ben. "But we have to be careful. The sun is very hot. It can burn the squash." + +They find a sunny spot in the garden and put the squash there. Then they go to play with their ball. + +They kick the ball back and forth. They have fun. They forget about the squash. + +After a while, they hear a loud noise. POP! They look at the garden. They see the squash. It is not in one piece. It is in many pieces. The sun made it too hot. The squash burst. + +"Oh no!" says Anna. "Our squash is gone. We can't eat it for dinner." + +"What can we do?" says Ben. "We are hungry." + +They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +"Let's stretch our arms and legs," says Anna. "Maybe we can find some berries or nuts in the garden. They are yummy and good for us." + +"Good idea," says Ben. "But we have to be careful. The garden has many bugs and thorns. They can bite and hurt us." + +They stretch their arms and legs. They look around the garden. They find some berries and nuts. They pick them and eat them. They are happy. + +They learn a lesson. They have to watch their squash. They have to watch the sun. They have to watch the garden. They have to watch each other. They have to be careful. But they also have to have fun. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they see a man who is bald. He has no hair on his head. + +"Look, Sam, a bald man!" Ben says. He points at the man. + +"Ha ha, yes, Ben, a bald man!" Sam says. He laughs. + +They run to the man and say, "Hello, bald man! Where is your hair? Did you lose it?" + +The man is not happy. He does not like their joke. He frowns and says, "That is not nice. You should not joke about people's hair. How would you like it if I joked about your hair?" + +Ben and Sam are scared. They did not mean to hurt the man's feelings. They say, "Sorry, bald man. We did not know. We were just joking." + +The man sees that they are sorry. He smiles and says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you should be careful with your jokes. They can have bad results. Some people might get angry or sad. You should joke about things that are funny, not things that are different." + +Ben and Sam nod. They understand. They say, "Thank you, bald man. You are right. We will joke about funny things, not different things. Can we be your friends?" + +The man nods. He says, "Sure, you can be my friends. My name is Tom. What are your names?" + +Ben and Sam tell him their names. They shake hands with Tom. They say, "Nice to meet you, Tom. You are a good man." + +Tom says, "Nice to meet you, Ben and Sam. You are good boys." + +They all smile. They have learned a lesson. They have made a new friend. +Sara loved her long hair. She liked to make it smooth with her comb every morning. But sometimes, her hair got tangled and it hurt to comb it. She would cry and pull at her hair. + +One day, her mom saw her crying and said, "Sara, why are you so sad?" + +"My hair is tangled and it hurts!" Sara said. + +"Let me help you, Sara. I have a special comb that can make your hair smooth and shiny. But you have to be brave and patient, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I will try," Sara said. + +Her mom took the special comb and gently combed Sara's hair. She said, "You are doing great, Sara. You are very brave and patient. I am proud of you. Look, your hair is almost smooth." + +Sara felt her hair and smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara. And I love your beautiful hair. But remember, you have to take good care of it. You have to comb it every day and not let it get tangled. That way, it will always be smooth and shiny," her mom said. + +"I will, mom. I will comb it every day and make it smooth and shiny," Sara said. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being brave, patient, and grateful. It also teaches the importance of taking care of one's hair and hygiene. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The story sets up the problem of Sara's tangled hair and the solution of her mom's special comb. It pays off with Sara's happiness and gratitude and her mom's praise and advice. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has a lock and a key. Tom and Lily want to open the box and see what is inside. + +Tom says, "I have the key. I will open the box. You can watch me." Lily says, "No, I want to open the box too. We can take turns. You can go first, then I can go second." Tom says, "No, I don't want to share. The key is mine. Go away." He pushes Lily and runs away with the key. + +Lily is sad and angry. She cries and looks for help. She sees a man with a name tag. His name is Ben. He is a park ranger. He is dependable. He helps people and animals in the park. Lily tells him what happened. Ben says, "That is not nice. Tom should share with you. Sharing is caring. Let's go and find him." + +They find Tom near the box. He is trying to open the lock, but he can't. The key is broken. He is frustrated and scared. He sees Ben and Lily. He says, "I'm sorry. I was selfish. I wanted to open the box by myself. But the key is broken. Now I can't open the box. And I lost a friend." + +Ben says, "Don't worry. I have a spare key. I can open the box for you. But first, you have to say sorry to Lily and promise to share with her. Can you do that?" Tom says, "Yes, I can. I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends again?" Lily says, "Yes, I can. I forgive you. We can be friends again." + +Ben opens the box. Inside, there are many toys and books. Tom and Lily are happy. They thank Ben and hug each other. They share the toys and books. They play together and have fun. They learn a lesson. Sharing is caring. And friends are dependable. +One day, a little boy named Leo went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide that looked like a castle. He wanted to go on it, but he was scared. + +"Mom, can I go on the slide?" he asked. + +"Of course, you can, Leo. It's fun and safe. Do you want me to go with you?" his mom said. + +Leo nodded. He held his mom's hand and climbed up the stairs. He looked down and saw other kids sliding and laughing. He felt nervous. + +"Mom, I don't want to go. It's too high and fast," he said. + +"Leo, you can do it. You are brave and strong. Just sit down and let go. I'll be right here to catch you," his mom said. + +Leo shook his head. He hugged his mom and said, "No, thank you. I like the swings better." + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Leo. Maybe another day. Let's go to the swings then." + +They walked to the swings and Leo saw a girl wearing a crown. She was swinging high and low. She looked happy. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. I'm the king of the park. Do you want to swing with me?" she said to Leo. + +Leo looked at her crown. It was shiny and had many colors. He thought it was brilliant. + +"Hi, I'm Leo. Your crown is very pretty. Can I try it on?" he said to Lily. + +Lily shrugged and said, "Sure, why not? You can be the king for a while. But you have to give it back to me later." + +She took off her crown and gave it to Leo. He put it on his head and felt proud. He thanked her and said, "You are very nice, Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Leo. I would love to be your friend. You are very kind, too. Do you want to play with me?" + +Leo nodded and said, "Yes, Lily. I would love to play with you. You make me happy." + +They swung together and had a lot of fun. They shared their crown and their stories. They became good friends. Leo was not scared anymore. He was glad he met Lily. He had a wonderful day at the park. +Lila and Ben love to play in the woods. They like to climb trees, find bugs, and make forts. One day, they find a big gray log. It is long and round and smooth. + +"Let's use this log for our fort!" Lila says. "We can roll it to the clearing and make a wall." + +"Good idea!" Ben says. "But it is very heavy. We need to push hard." + +They start to push the log, but it does not move. They push harder, but it still does not move. They push with all their might, but it only moves a little bit. + +"This log is too big for us," Lila says. "We need help." + +"Who can help us?" Ben says. "Mom and Dad are far away. And we don't see any other kids." + +They look around and see a big gray bear. The bear is walking towards them. He looks hungry and angry. + +"Uh-oh," Lila says. "That bear can help us, but he might not want to. He might want to eat us instead." + +"Run!" Ben says. "We need to get away from the log and the bear." + +They run as fast as they can, leaving the log behind. The bear follows them, growling and snarling. They run to the clearing, where they see their fort. They run inside and close the door. + +"Phew," Lila says. "We are safe now. The bear can't get in." + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But he can still try. He can scratch and bite and break our fort." + +They hear the bear outside, banging and roaring. They are scared and hug each other. + +"I wish we never found that log," Lila says. "It was a bad log. It brought us trouble." + +"Me too," Ben says. "But we still have each other. And we still love to play in the woods. Maybe next time, we will find a better log. Or something else." + +They hope the bear will go away soon. They hope they can play in the woods again. They hope they can find something fun and safe and good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to mix. Every day, she would take lots of different things and mix them together. + +One day, she and her mommy went to the park. While she was there, the little girl saw an old witch. She had a fancy hat and a long, fancy cape. She smiled at the little girl and said, "Would you like to mix something special with me?" + +The little girl was excited and said, "Yes!" + +So they both got to work. The witch brought out a big bowl and some pretty colors, like yellow and purple. The little girl added some sweet things like candy and honey. + +When they were done, the witch said, "It's time to mix!" + +The little girl and the witch mixed the colors and the sweet things together. It was the most fancy mix the little girl had ever seen! + +When it was time to go, the witch waved goodbye and said, "Remember to mix something special every day!" +One day Jimmy was walking through the woods with his dad. They came across an interesting tree. "What is this, Daddy?" Jimmy asked. + +Daddy said, "This is a cherry tree. Let's grab some of the cherries!" + +Jimmy was so excited. He reached up and grabbed a few of the sweet, red cherries. He took a bite of one and it burst in his mouth with flavor. + +Next, they walked a bit further into the woods and found a small pond. Daddy smiled and said, "Look Jimmy, there's some meat in that pond." + +Jimmy said, "Let's grab it!" + +So Daddy grabbed the meat and brought it back to their home for dinner. Jimmy was so happy that he had an interesting adventure with his dad and he got to have delicious meat for dinner. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mom and dad that loved her very much. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw lots of people playing with hoops. She wanted to play, too. But she didn't know how. + +“Mom, can you help me?†Said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes. It looks like you want to play with a hoop. Let’s try it together. It can be fun if we work together.†+ +So Lily and her mom held hands and tried to toss the hoop in the air. But it kept falling to the ground. + +Lily’s mom said, “It’s ok. You just need more practice. That’s what makes it fun.†+ +Soon, a helpful little boy at the park saw Lily and her mom. He offered to help. + +“I can show you both how to do it,†said the boy. + +Lily and her mom thanked the boy and together they practiced tossing the hoop and catching it. + +At the end of the day, Lily and her mom thanked the helpful boy, hugged each other and walked home, feeling proud. +Once upon a time there was a magical forest, and deep inside lived a mysterious creature. One day, a brave boy called Sam, who was only three years old, decided he wanted to find the creature to make friends. Sam said goodbye to his family and set off into the woods. + +Sam was walking along and suddenly saw a strange sign on a tree. It said in big, bold letters "Stay – creature ahead". Sam was curious, so he decided to keep going and find the creature. + +When Sam rounded the next corner, he saw what he had been looking for. It was a very strange creature! It had giant antlers and wings. The creature was sitting in a big tree and it noticed Sam right away. It said to him in a friendly voice, "Hello, my name is Myst! What's yours?" + +Sam was very shy at first but eventually he plucked up the courage and introduced himself. The two of them started talking and soon enough they became the best of friends. They were great playmates, jumping through the trees, chasing squirrels and picking flowers. + +The next day, Sam had to go home, so he said goodbye to Myst and promised to come back soon. Before they parted, they both made a sign with their hands, so they would always remember each other. Then Sam waved goodbye and left the mysterious forest. +Jerry was very excited. Today was his first day of school and he couldn't wait to meet his classmates. He skipped down the hall and into the class. + +When Jerry entered the room, he saw people he had never seen before. He waved and said hello. The other kids just smiled. + +Suddenly, a kind, friendly voice said, "My students, welcome to your new class!" Jerry looked over and saw a teacher, standing at the front of the room. + +The teacher smiled and said, "Let's all get to know each other. Everyone take a turn telling us your name and something special about you." + +Jerry was the first to raise his hand. He said, "Hi, I'm Jerry and I like playing with blocks." + +After Jerry finished talking, the others told the class their names and something special about them. Then they all heard the teacher say, "Well, that's enough for today. We have lots to learn, so let's get started." + +Jerry smiled. He knew he was going to like this class. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom who was feeling very sad. He was sitting in the corner of his room when Mum came in. Mum saw that Tom was feeling down and wanted to try to make him feel better. + +Mum said, "What's wrong, Tom?". Tom told her that he was feeling very dull and sad in his heart. + +Mum put her arm around his shoulders and said, "Oh Tom, it's okay. I am here to comfort you". + +Tom smiled and wiped away his tears. He looked up at his Mum and she said, "Why don't we read the newspaper together?" + +Tom nodded and Mum took out a newspaper from the cupboard. "Here it is," she said. + +Tom looked at the newspaper and its colourful pictures and stories made him smile again. He and Mum read the newspaper together and after a while Tom was no longer feeling dull. He was feeling happy and comforted. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate planet. On this planet lived two best friends called Daisy and Sam. They lived on opposite sides of the planet, but they were very loyal to each other. Daisy and Sam both wanted to win something special for the other one. + +So, one day, Daisy decided to try to win something. She went to the store and bought some lovely presents. Next, she went to Sam's house and they both played a game together. Daisy wanted to win a prize and make Sam smile. The game was fast and fun, and Daisy won! + +Sam was so excited, and said to Daisy, "You won! You are so special to me!" Daisy smiled, and said, "I wanted to win something special for my best friend." + +Daisy and Sam were so happy together. They both hugged each other tightly and said, "Our friendship is the best ever!" Now they had a wonderful friendship which would last forever. The end. +Billy was a happy little three-year-old. He was playing with his toys when his mom called out to him. + +"Billy, it's time for dinner," she shouted. + +Billy put his toys away and ran to the table. He saw that his mom had made his favorite dish: spaghetti! He was so excited that he couldn't help but shout. + +"Spaghetti!" he screamed. + +Billy's mom laughed. "Be quiet," she said in a quiet voice. "We don't want to wake the baby!" + +Billy got quiet. He was glad that his mom made his favorite dinner. He smiled, grabbed a spoon, and dug in. +Once upon a time there was an incredible boy. His name was Ben and he liked to be creative. Every day he would draw pictures and make up stories. Sometimes he would even write poems. + +One day, Ben got a new book. It was a book full of poems and stories. Ben was so excited! + +He grabbed the book and opened it. Inside included many poems and stories. Ben read every one with a smile on his face. He loved every single poem. + +Ben's mom came into the room. She asked Ben: "What are you doing?" + +Ben smiled and said: "Mom I'm reading a book full of poems. They are so incredible!" + +His mom nodded and said: "That sounds like a lot of fun!" + +Ben kept reading his book and enjoyed every single poem. He loved being creative and writing. He knew he could keep creating incredible poems from his book of stories. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man who wanted to make a stable. He had a strong hammer, some nails and lots of wood. He worked for a long time, and eventually, the stable was ready. It was a grand, strong and graceful stable. + +The man looked at it proudly and said aloud, "I have made a good stable!" + +Just then, a little girl came along. She looked at the stable and said, "Wow! You made this stable? It's so big and pretty!" + +The man laughed and said, "Yes, I made it. I'm very happy with my work. Now, let's give it a name." + +The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "How about 'Graceful Stable'? That fits it perfectly." + +The man smiled and said, "Graceful Stable it is." + +So the nice man and the little girl named the stable. It stayed there, strong and graceful, for many years to come. +It was a fine day and Jessie was outside with her dad. Dad had hung a cricket up on the wall. It looked funny just hanging there. + +“What is that?†asked Jessie. + +“That’s a cricket,†said Dad. + +“What does it do?†asked Jessie. + +“It sings,†said Dad. + +Jessie was very excited. She wanted to hear the cricket sing. + +“Will it sing for us?†asked Jessie. + +“Yes, if you’re quiet,†said Dad. + +So Jessie and Dad stayed very still and waited. After a few moments, the cricket started to sing and it was the most beautiful sound that Jessie had ever heard. She was so happy and kept asking Dad if the cricket would sing again. + +The cricket sang all morning and they were both so happy. It was a fine day filled with the song of the cricket. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was just three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Joe decided he wanted to go on an adventure. + +Joe grabbed his favorite toy and headed out. He started walking until he came across a harbor. Joe looked around and saw some boats docked. He decided to gather up some pebbles and put them in his pockets. + +Joe noticed one boat that was especially yummy looking. He asked the boat owner, "Can I come aboard?" + +The boat owner smiled and said, "Of course! Come and take a look around." + +Joe was so excited to be on the boat! He explored all around, gathering stories and memories. The harbor was a beautiful sight to behold, and Joe loved being there. + +Joe said goodbye to the boat owner and happily made his way home. With a pocket full of pebbles and a heart full of joy, Joe was happy knowing he had gone on a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog. Every day, he would wag his tail and play about in the garden. But one day, he wanted to escape! + +He jumped the fence and ran out into the big wide world. The world was huge and scary and he didn’t know what to do. Then he saw a small print in the road. He sniffed the print and followed it. + +The print led to an old house. The house was dark and lonely. But inside the scared little dog saw a friendly face! It was a small boy, he was smiling and holding out his hand. + +“Come on dog, let’s escape together!†said the boy. So the little furry dog and the boy ran out into the night. They kept running and exploring, until they reached the safety of the garden. + +The boy hugged the furry dog and looked into his eyes. + +“Thank you dog,†said the boy. “You helped me escape.†+ +The little furry dog smiled and wagged his tail. And they lived happily ever after. +John loves animals. He loves horses the most. So every day, John went to the stable to visit them. Today was no exception. John was busy petting one of the horses when he heard someone call his name. It was the stable keeper Frank. Frank wanted John to try out the delicious carrots they had just picked. + +John was so excited and he eagerly grabbed one from the basket. Frank warned him that he could only have one, but John couldn't help himself and he took two! + +Frank smiled and said, "That's okay my boy, enjoy." As John was about to take a bite, he suddenly remembered Frank's words and felt a bit of regret. But he knew Frank wouldn't mind and he slowly took a bite. It was the most delicious carrot he had ever tasted. + +John thanked Frank and hugged the horse goodbye. Then, he said goodbye to Frank. As he walked away, he felt happy and satisfied knowing that he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there lived a lazy fox. He did not want to do any work and dreamed of living in luxury. Every day, he lay in the sun wishing for something exciting. + +One day, his wish was granted when he saw a mysterious shed in the woods. He ran as fast as he could and started to open the door. But it was very hard! + +The fox spoke aloud, "Oh, please open. I must see what is inside!" + +Suddenly, a friendly voice shouted back, "But why don't you use your paws to close the door instead?" + +The fox was surprised, but put his paws on the door and slowly pushed it shut. Inside the shed was a small chest full of treasures. + +The fox laughed, "Oh, this is luxury!" He stayed in the shed everyday, enjoying his newfound riches. The lazy fox had the best life ever. +Once upon a time there was a brave butterfly. He was always looking for adventure and fun. He fluttered around and loved to explore. + +One day, he saw the most beautiful flower. He was so excited and he stopped for a bit to admire it. But then he noticed something moving in the flower's center. It was a caterpillar! + +The caterpillar said, "Hello, brave butterfly! Would you like to come and play?" +The butterfly paused for a moment, and then said, "Yes! Let's play!" + +So the brave butterfly and the caterpillar started to play. They played tag around the flower and laughed loudly. They had so much fun! + +After a while, the caterpillar said, "I'm getting tired, let's take a break." The brave butterfly paused and then said, "Okay, let's gather together and tell stories!" + +So they did, they told stories and laughed until they were so tired they had to take a nap. When they woke up, the brave butterfly said, "Come on, it's time to go!" Off they flew, the butterfly and the caterpillar, to find more fun and adventure together. +Once upon a time there was a small duck who wanted to fly. She had tried before but she didn't manage to succeed. But, this day was different. She was determined, so she flapped her wings with all her strength and rose into the air. + +The little duck felt so content that something made her close her eyes in delight. What she didn't realize was that she was drifting away from her cozy duck pond. When she finally opened her eyes again, she found herself high in the sky. + +That's when the little duck got scared. She didn't know how to get back home and started to cry. + +Just then, a big eagle flew by her side and said,â€Little duck, why are you crying?†+ +The little duck told him why and the eagle said, “I can help you get back home! Just hold on tight and don't let go!†+ +The little duck held on with all her might, and soon they returned to the duck pond. All the other ducks woke up and cheered loudly when they saw the little duck arrive with her friend, the eagle. + +The little duck was so happy to be home. She felt guilty for going away and promised herself never to wander too far away again. +The night was dark and the air still. Henry and his family had stopped for the night at a humble hotel. Henry was excited to stay in a hotel for the first time. + +Henry's parents asked him to stay in the hotel room and be a very good boy. "We will be back soon," they said as they left. + +Henry was a bit scared but he was also excited to have the hotel room all to himself. He looked out the window and thought he saw a flash of light coming from the woods. He decided to investigate. + +As he was walking out through the lobby, the night manager saw him and stopped him. "Where are your parents?" he asked. Henry explained that they had gone out. + +The night manager said he couldn't let him wander around outside and disturb the other guests. He offered to let him watch a movie with him instead, to pass the time until his parents returned. + +Henry accepted the offer and watched a movie with the night manager until his parents came back. He was so glad that he was able to stay in the hotel without disturbing anyone. +Tommy loved playing with his gloves. He could slide them around, and even fold them up. + +One day, Tommy was feeling especially creative. He picked up both of his gloves and began folding them together. Now, Tommy had two big gloves that looked like two cool hands! + +He jumped up and ran into the room with his mom. + +"Mommy, look what I made!" he said. + +Tommy's mom smiled. "That's amazing! What do you call it?" + +Tommy thought for a moment and smiled. + +"I call it a glove monster!", he said proudly. + +Tommy's mom laughed, and they hugged as they looked at the cool glove monster Tommy had made. +The day was sunny and the sky was bright blue. Tom and Mary were playing in the park. Mary saw a naughty pigeon twist and twirl in the sky. She ran to Tom and said, "Can you see that pigeon twist? It looks fun!" + +Tom replied, "Yes, let's try to twist just like the pigeon! It looks like fun." + +The two children put their hands together and twisted around. They laughed and giggled as they watched the naughty pigeon twist in the sky. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the naughty pigeon flew away. + +Tom said, "Let's twist one more time before the pigeon is gone." + +Mary said, "Yes, let's twist like the pigeon! That was fun!" + +So, they twisted and twirled one last time before the naughty pigeon flew away. They both laughed and said, "Twisting is fun!" +Once upon a time there was a bear named Benny. He had a gray tie and he liked to fold it in his hands. One day he was walking in the forest when he said "Oh, my tie is so nice!" + +Just then, a fox named Felix came up to him and said "Could I have your tie, please?" + +Benny said, "Why do you want my tie?" + +Felix responded, "It's very nice and I think it'll look wonderful on me." + +Benny thought for a moment and said, "Okay, you can have my tie!" He folded it gently and handed it to Felix. + +The fox wrapped it around his neck, thanked Benny and ran off. Benny smiled and followed him, happy that his friend was so excited. + +From that day on, Benny always remembered: it's better to give than to receive! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill. She was three years old and she loved to sing. Everywhere she went she sang the same happy tune. + +One day, Jill got a ticket to the circus. She was so excited she could hardly contain herself. She ran off singing with her ticket in her hand. + +On her way to the circus, she met a dead bird. It was lying on the ground with its wings spread open. Jill stopped singing and started to cry. + +"Why isn't the bird singing?" Jill asked. + +A voice from above said, "The bird is dead, Jill. It can't sing anymore." + +Jill was very sad. She picked up the bird gently and held it close, then started to sing a song. She sang so beautiful that the bird began to move. + +When she finished her song, the bird jumped up and flew away! Jill smiled and waved goodbye, and went off to the circus, singing a happy tune. +Once there was a man and a woman who wanted to mail a very delicate gift to their friend. They looked at the map and saw a special hotel. They went there. + +When they got to the hotel, they stood in line to talk to the manager. + +The woman asked the manager, “Do you have a mailbox here? We would like to mail a delicate gift.†+ +The manager said, “Yes, we have a mailbox. I will help you.†+ +He opened the mailbox and the man and woman put the small, delicate gift inside. + +The man said, “Thank you for your help.†+ +The manager said, “You’re welcome. Have a nice day!†+Once upon a time there was a little bird called Birdie. Birdie loved to rest on a special branch. It was a regular branch in a nearby tree. + +One day Birdie said to himself, "I am so tired. I will rest on my favorite branch." + +He flapped his wings and flew to the top of the tree. But when he got there, the branch was gone. + +Birdie was very sad. He said, "Oh no! Where did my branch go?" + +He looked all around but he couldn't find it. Then, way up high he saw a piece of his branch sticking out from the top of the tree. + +Birdie was very happy. He flew up and landed on the branch. Then he sat down and had a nice rest. + +Birdie was very happy that he had found his branch again. And from then on, he made sure to visit the branch each day to rest. +Once there was a duck who liked to spend his days in the pond. But one day, something happened. Near the pond, a big dragon appeared. It roared and prepared to attack the duck! The dragon seemed like a big threat. + +The duck was desperate and did not know what to do. Then he remembered his friend, a lion. He ran to the lion and asked for help. + +The lion replied, "I can help you, but you must be very brave. Do not make any sudden movements, and mind what I say." + +The little duck nodded and was very modest. He followed the lion's instructions. Together, they faced the dragon. With a few mighty roars, the lion scared the dragon away. + +The duck was very thankful for the lion's help. From then on, the lion and the duck were the best of friends. They enjoyed spending time in the pond together, without any other threats. +Once there was a little girl who was very graceful. She loved to twirl around the house and skip in the garden. + +One day she was going to visit her grandma and she stumbled on a stone in the path. The little girl started to cry. + +"Hey there - why are you crying?" asked a voice. It was a kind old lady who was sitting on a wall nearby. + +"I stumbled," said the girl. + +The old lady smiled and said, "That's OK. It happens to everyone. I can tell you a story. It's about a beautiful princess who stumbled, just like you." + +The little girl smiled and listened as the old lady told her a graceful story full of adventure. The girl loved it and she forgot all about her stumble. + +When the story was over the little girl thanked the old lady and skipped off to see her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ray. Ray loved to explore the outdoors. He especially liked to look at the sky. Every day Ray would go outside, look up at the sky, and wave to birds and other animals. + +One day, Ray saw something special in the sky. It was a beautiful rainbow with colors of every kind. Ray was so excited by the sight. He wanted to join the rainbow in the sky. + +Ray asked his mom, "Can I join the rainbow?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can! Just imagine flying up and joining the rainbow." + +Ray closed his eyes and imagined the wonderful things he could do if he were in the sky. He could taste the delicious colors and explore the wonderful places up there. + +When Ray opened his eyes, the rainbow was gone, but the feeling of possibility filled the air. After that day, every time he saw a rainbow, he closed his eyes and imagined flying up and joining it in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a fat pig. His name was Peppa. He loved to talk and laugh with his friends. + +One day, Peppa decided to go on an adventure. He hopped all around until he came to a big lake. He thought it would be fun to take a swim. + +So he jumped in to the water and swam around. When he was done he came out, but then he realized he had forgotten to ask his mom if it was ok to get in the water. + +He felt really sad and started to cry. His friend Sally came over and asked him why he was crying. + +Peppa told Sally that he had done something without asking and now he was scared to tell his mom. Sally said, “It’s ok, Peppa. Just explain to her what happened and she will understand.†+ +So Peppa mustered up some courage and talked to his mom. She was disappointed and gave him a mean look. + +Peppa felt so bad and regretted what he did. But after some time, his mom hugged him and said, “It’s ok, Peppa. I still love you.†+ +Peppa felt better and learned an important lesson. From then on, he always asked his mom first before doing something. +John and Mandy were best friends. They liked to play together every day. + +One day they decided to play a game. They agreed to go to the park to play catch. + +John threw the ball to Mandy, and she caught it. Then it was her turn to throw the ball. Mandy threw it, and John missed. "Oops!", said Mandy. + +John said, "I feel guilty. I didn't get the score." + +Mandy smiled and said, "Don't worry. We can just go again!" + +John smiled too. He was relieved that he didn't have to feel guilty anymore. + +So, they decided to go again and have more fun. They played a few more rounds, and this time John got the score. They both cheered and hugged each other. + +Then they went home with a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a naughty figure. He never stopped doing something wrong. One day, he was running around and causing trouble when he heard a voice. It was his mum. + +Mum: "Figure, stop it! You have been naughty today. Now it's time to rest." + +Figure: "No, I don't want to stop!" + +Mum: "You must stop, Figure. If you don't, then I won't let you play later." + +Figure: "OK, mum. I will stop." + +Figure stopped running around and lay down. He began to feel sleepy and soon he had a nap. + +When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to start playing. He knew it was important to listen to his mum and stop when she said so. +Once there was a boy named Charlie. Charlie liked to explore the world around him. He liked to find out what things belonged in different places. One day, when he was walking along, he noticed something cold on the ground. He bent over and picked it up! It was a small brain. + +Charlie couldn't believe it! He'd never seen a brain before. Then he said out loud, "I wonder where this brain belongs?" + +Suddenly, he heard a soft voice. It was a little red bird. "I can help you find the right home for your brain," the bird said. + +Charlie was very excited. The bird flew down to the ground and showed Charlie an empty hole in a nearby tree. "This is where the brain belongs," the bird said. + +Charlie carefully placed the brain into the hole and thanked the bird for helping him. From then on, whenever Charlie saw something that didn't belong where it was, he thought of that red bird and it gave him the courage to help find the right home for things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only 3 years old, but she was very brave. One day, Jane wanted to explore her house. + +She walked into the living room and said, "What should I do?" + +Then she noticed the staircase and said to herself, "I can open the stairs and go up." So she opened the stairs and began to climb. + +When she reached the top of the stairs, she saw a sweet candy on the table. She smiled and said, "Yummy!" + +Jane grabbed the candy and sat down on the floor to eat it. As she was eating the candy, she heard a noise from the other room. She carefully opened the door and saw a big, mean dog! + +The dog growled and barked. Jane was so scared that she ran back down the stairs and hid under the couch. + +The dog followed her and said, "It's ok, little girl. I won't hurt you. I'm just here to give you a big, sweet hug!" + +Jane smiled and hugged the dog. She was so happy she had found such a sweet friend! +Little John was hungry. He gazed around the room, searching for something to eat. Suddenly, he noticed a big biscuit sitting atop a shelf. He pointed eagerly and shouted, "I want that!" His mother smiled, knowing what he was pointing at. + +She gently replied, "That one is a bit too high for you to reach. Get a chair and try to climb up!" + +John quickly grabbed a chair, propped it up under the shelf, and hopped up. From his higher point, he could easily grab the biscuit. His eyes lit up with delight. + +John's mother laughed and said, "Now take a bite and see how it tastes!" + +John happily nibbled on the biscuit. His face lit up with a satisfied smile. Looks like his hunger was gone! +Once there was a small onion. It wanted to grow bigger and bigger. So, it asked the wind, "Can you help me grow bigger?" +The wind answered, "That will be difficult, but I will try my best." +The small onion was very happy and thanked the wind. Then, it started growing bigger. + +At first, it was hard to grow, but the wind blew and blew, and soon the onion grew bigger and bigger. As it grew, the wind said, "See, I told you it was possible." +The onion smiled. "Thank you wind," it said. + +Finally, the onion was the biggest onion it had ever been and it was so excited. Then, it decided to share its good fortune with all the other onions in the garden. + +It said to them, "I want to help you grow bigger too. With the wind's help, it is possible." +The other onions smiled because they knew what the small onion had done was very difficult. + +Together they all grew bigger and bigger, until they were the happiest onions in the garden. +One day, Lucy was walking down the street with her mom. She saw an old man walking very slowly in front of them. "Mom, why's that man walking so slow?" Lucy asked. + +Her mom replied, "Well, he's being very lazy. But I have an idea! Let's help him." + +Lucy was excited. She and her mom ran up to the old man and asked if they could replace his slow walking with a faster one. He smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +So Lucy and her mom helped the old man walk faster. They took small steps and danced in the street. The old man felt much more cheerful and energetic! + +Suddenly, a car came down the street. It was moving very fast. Lucy and her mom held hands and ran away safely. + +The old man waved goodbye and thanked them for helping him. He said, "You replaced my lazy walking with a much faster one. Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to travel. She was always excited to go somewhere new, so she decided to fly to a faraway land. + +Her journey was very long and tiring, but before she knew it, she was in the new and beautiful place. She was so busy looking around, she didn't notice the hairy monster sneaking up from behind her. + +It was a big and scary nightmare! The little girl gasped and started to run, search for help. But the nightmare chased her faster. + +Just then, a big and strong knight appeared. He yelled, “Stop!†and the nightmare stopped in its tracks. + +The knight helped the little girl and said, “You should never travel alone without telling your parents.†The little girl smiled and said, “Thank you! I will never do it again.†+ +The knight bowed and rode away, while the little girl went back home, safe and sound. She never forgot the lesson she learned that day. +Once there was a boy named Tom who loved to play outside. He was always running and jumping around on the wide ground. One day, Tom felt like doing something different. He had an idea - he wanted to twist like a tornado! + +Tom started to spin around and around. He moved his arms and legs in circles, moving faster and faster until he felt dizzy. He laughed and almost fell over. + +Just then, his mum called out to him from the house. "Tom, time for dinner!" Tom loved dinner, but for a moment he wished that he could twist all day long. + +His mum came out onto the wide ground. "What on earth are you doing?" she asked with a smile. "I'm twisting!" Tom replied. + +Mum laughed. "Well, save some of that twisting for later, okay?" + +Tom nodded and ran off to the house for dinner. But he still had the memory of his first time twisting on the wide ground. +Jack was a lively little boy. He liked to play with his toys and make up stories. Yesterday he was playing with his mom and said something funny. He asked her, "Mom, can I have a cookie?" His mom started laughing, then mentioned that he ate four yesterday. She said that he could have a cookie if he was still hungry. Jack got excited and said, "Yes!" His mom said, "Ok, you can have one cookie." Jack was so happy and said thank you. He quickly ate the cookie and then went back to playing with his toys. He had a lot of fun and it made him feel very lively. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved exploring and going on adventures. One day, she was playing with her toys when she heard a funny noise. She walked slowly towards the toilet and peeked inside. Suddenly, an army of ants scattered out and ran all around the room! Jane was so scared and helpless. + +Jane started to cry and called out for help. Her mom quickly rushed in and saw the ants. She chuckled and said "Oh Jane, it looks like the ants were looking for a new home and they chose your toilet!". Jane smiled and was so relieved. + +Her mom helped her take all of the toys out of the room so that the ants could have some privacy. Then she sprayed some special ant spray to make sure they stayed away. + +After it was all over, Jane was so relieved and grateful that her mom had rescued her from the ants! She hugged her mom and promised to always listen to her. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who loved their little girl very much. + +One day, the mom and dad decided to attach something special to their ceiling. It was a giant, reliable kite. + +The little girl was very excited. She asked her mom, "Can I fly it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart. But only if you're careful and reliable. That way we know you won't get hurt." + +The little girl went outside and started flying the kite in the sky. She was so happy she was laughing and dancing. + +It was the most fun the little girl had ever had! +Once upon a time, there lived a shy little comet. She never wanted to play with the other comets, and she always hid away from everyone. + +One day, the other comets asked her why she was always so shy. She said, "I am scared to play with you because I'm too slow." + +They said, "No, you're not slow! We will show you." + +The other comets grabbed her hands and started running, so fast that it felt like flying. The little comet felt so happy and she kept rushing around the sky with the others. + +The little comet said with a big smile, "I am no longer shy! I can rush and play like the other comets." + +Everyone laughed and cheered, then rushed and played until the sky got dark. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Carla who lived with her parents in a small house. One day her father went to the market and bought some food. + +When Carla opened the bag, she saw something inside that didn't look like food. She took it to her father and asked: "What is this?" + +Her father looked at it and shouted "POISON!" He quickly took it away and put it in a special box where it couldn't be taken out. + +Carla started to cry, so her father tried to explain. He said: "It's special and harmless. It's not for eating, but it can be used to make something else. That's why we must keep it safe." + +Carla was scared but happy that it was harmless. She promised to look after it so nobody would get hurt. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted something very special. She wanted to go on an adventure. So all day long, her mommy and daddy kept urging her to go outside and explore the world. + +But the little girl was scared. “It's too cold outside,†she said. + +Her mommy then gave her a hug and said, “Don't be scared, sweetheart. I'll be with you, and you'll be safe.†Then she added, “It's a very big world and there is so much to learn. What do you want to learn first?†+ +The little girl thought for a moment then said, “I want to learn what's inside the big tree in our backyard.†+ +So, with a warm smile her mommy said, “Let's go explore!†+ +The little girl was still a bit scared, but she was also excited. She grabbed her mommy's hand and followed her outside into the cold air. She watched as her mommy examined the big tree carefully. After a few minutes, her mommy said that there were lots of animals hidden among the leaves and branches. + +The little girl smiled. “Let's find them,†she said. + +That day, the little girl and her mommy explored the big tree. They found different critters and chatted with them +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Ben. He loved to play and have fun. + +One day, Ben's mom said to him, "Hey Ben. I'm gonna send you something special. What do you think it is?" + +Ben smiled and said,"I don't know, but I'm excited!" + +At that moment, a package arrived. Ben opened it up, and there it was, a big jar of jelly! Ben was so happy and jumped up and down with joy. + +He said, "Mom thank you, I love it! I'm gonna have a jelly party." + +Ben invited all his friends, and they played games and ate jelly. Everyone had such a jolly time. + +At the end of the day, Ben said to his mom, "Thank you for sending me such a special jar of jelly. It was so much fun!" + +And his mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ben. That's what moms do." +Once upon a time, there was a tree with a red root. Every day, little Emma would go and sit under the tree. She liked to twist the root around with her hands. One day, Emma went to the tree and asked, "Root, why are you so red?" The root replied, "I was once yellow, but the wind and rain have made me twist around and change colors." Emma nodded and started to twist the root again. She said to the root, "It's nice to be able to change colors." "Yes," said the root, "twisting around can be fun!" + +The next day, when Emma came back, the root was yellow again! She was so surprised that she gasped. The root said, "I twisted around and changed colors in the night!" Emma happily replied, "That was so nice of you!" She hugged the root and said goodbye. + +From then on, Emma came and visited the tree every day. She and the root were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a peach tree in a happy garden. Every day, a loyal bird would come and sit on its branches. The bird would sing happy songs and eat the sweet peaches from the tree. One day, the bird noticed something strange. All of the peaches were missing! + +The bird flew away and found a naughty rabbit. The rabbit was smiling and eating peaches! The bird asked, "Why did you break the peach tree and take all of the peaches?!" + +The rabbit replied, "I'm sorry. I was hungry and I needed something to eat." + +The bird said, "That's ok, but don't do it again. Please be loyal to the peach tree and leave it alone." + +The rabbit agreed, and from that day onward, the peach tree was safe once again! +Once there was a small girl who was nice and always tried to help people. She loved to go on adventures and explore places. Every day she would help her Mom and Dad around the house, trying to make them happy. + +One day it was cold and the little girl wanted to go for a walk in the woods. She said “Mom, can I go play in the woods?†Her mom said “No, it’s too cold out. You could shiver if you went out.†+ +So the little girl stayed inside, but she was still curious. Where could she find something that was shiny like silver? She looked around the house but all she could find were some tin cans. + +Suddenly she noticed something sparkly outside the door. She opened the door and saw a silver bell! It was so shiny, and it made a nice sound when she shook it. The little girl was so excited that she ran around the garden with it, ringing it and dancing merrily. + +She looked up at the sky and saw the sun setting. The little girl said to herself “What a nice adventure!†and closed the door, happy to have found the silver bell. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. Sam was only three. He was very brave, but he was sometimes scared by things. One day, he heard a loud noise and it scared him. + +"What was that?" Sam said in a nervous voice. + +"It's alright Sam, you don't need to be scared," said his mum. "It's just a big truck. It won't hurt you." + +But Sam was still scared. So, his mum told him the truth. She said that even though things can sound scary, they're usually not dangerous. + +"Will it scare me again?" Sam asked. + +"No," said his mum. "Sometimes things can sound scary, but they usually won't scare you again. You are brave, Sam. You can handle it." + +Sam felt better, and he knew he was brave. He wasn't scared any more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie. She liked to explore, so one day she decided to climb up the tall chimney at the back of her house. + +Susie climbed and climbed and soon she reached the top. What Susie saw at the top made her feel very surprised and a little bit embarrassed. For you see, there sitting in the chimney was a mysterious cat. It meowed at Susie and she smiled back. + +Susie said, "Hi there! What are you doing up here? It's a very big chimney!" + +The cat meowed again, clearly trying to tell her something. Then it jumped down and scurried away, leaving Susie feeling very confused and a bit embarrassed. + +She climbed back down, determined to figure out what the mysterious cat was up to. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a fog outside. It was so foggy that the people couldn't see very far away. So the people asked a girl to clean the fog. + +The girl said, “I will do my best. I will try to make it perfect.†+ +So the girl began to clean the fog. She worked really hard and blew and flapped her arms around to move the fog away. + +Finally, the fog began to clear up. The girl looked around and saw that the sky was now blue and sunny. She smiled and said, “It looks perfect!†+ +Then everyone clapped and cheered for the girl, “Well done! You did a wonderful job!†+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary had a helpful shoe. She loved to speed around in it when she was playing. + +One day, Mary went out to the park with her mum. She saw lots of other children playing and decided to say hi. But her shoe wasn't working properly. "Mummy, my shoe won't move!" Mary said. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mary. I'll help you fix it." Mummy then opened Mary's shoe and put some more strings inside. + +Mary was so excited and tried it out. She started running and speeded around the park. She smiled and had lots of fun. + +The next day, Mary went out to the park again and greeted her friends. They all ran and speeded around the park together. + +Mary was so happy and thankful for her helpful shoe. She was never bored again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went to the hospital. She was very nervous. When she got there, she saw a nice nurse. The nurse smiled kindly at the little girl. + +"Hello," said the nurse. "Do you need help?" + +The little girl nodded and the nurse took her hand. She helped the little girl to the doctor's office. + +The little girl noticed that the nurse was very nice. She smiled whenever she talked to the little girl. The little girl felt a lot less nervous as she walked with the nurse. + +When they got to the doctor's office, the nurse wished the little girl a good day. She patted her head and smiled again. The little girl smiled back and waved goodbye to the nurse. + +After the little girl left the hospital, she noticed that she wasn't so nervous anymore. The nurse had made her feel much better. +Once upon a time there was a generous octopus. He lived in the deep blue sea and kept to himself most of the time. One day he went for a swim and met a little fish. The fish wanted to be friends, but the octopus was very shy! + +"Hello! I'm the friendly fish!" the fish said. + +"Hi," the octopus replied, "I'm an octopus." + +The fish asked if he could come closer and the octopus said yes. He revealed a secret - he could use his eight arms to make things spin and twirl underwater! The fish was very impressed and thanked the octopus for showing him. + +From then on, the octopus and the fish were great friends. They would go for swims every day and the octopus would always show the fish something new. The octopus was very generous and always shared the ocean's secrets with his new friend. + +The octopus and the fish were the best of friends and the sea has never seen such a fun pair! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rose. Rose liked to play in the garden with her friend, Ruth. + +One day Ruth said to Rose, "Let's pick some herbs from the garden and use them to make a yummy tea!". Rose was so excited and the two girls picked lots of herbs: dandelion, mint and chamomile. + +When they had finished, Rose and Ruth made the tea and shared it together. Rose said, "Mmmm, this tea tastes so good!", and Ruth replied, "Yes, it is yummy! We used herbs from our garden to make it!" + +Rose then asked Ruth, "Should we give some of this tea to my Mommy? She had a hurt back yesterday, so maybe it can help make it feel better". + +Ruth agreed and the two girls took the tea to Rose's mom. Rose's Mom loved the tea, and said, "Thank you, girls! This tea does feel better. You have been so clever to use the herbs from the garden." + +The End. +The sun was shining, and Jake and Ana were ready to play. + +“Let’s kick the ball!†said Jake. + +Ana smiled. She liked playing games with Jake. + +They each took a turn kicking the ball. Jake was faster and stronger, so Ana chased and tried to catch the ball. Jake looked very proud and Ana was grateful. + +When they were done, they hugged. + +“Let’s do it again,†said Ana. + +“Yes!†said Jake. + +Ana and Jake thanked each other, and then they ran off to play their game again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave bunny. He walked all around the farm every day. He saw all the animals, big and small. + +The brave bunny wanted to learn more about the farm. So one day, he hopped over to the farmer and said, "Hi Farmer. Can I help you?" + +The farmer smiled and said, "Sure! I could use some help. I need someone to give hay for the horses and feed for the chickens." + +The brave bunny was so excited. He ran off to get the hay and the feed. When he returned, the farmer said, "Thank you, brave bunny! You are so helpful." + +The brave bunny smiled and thanked the farmer. He walked away, feeling proud and happy. From then on, the brave bunny would go to the farm every day to help the farmer out. +Once upon a time there was a rowboat. It was a dark night, and the boat was sitting in the middle of the lake. + +Suddenly a girl appeared at the edge of the lake. She said to the boat, "Can I sit in you?" +The boat was too scared to answer. It just stayed sitting. + +The girl asked again, "Please, can I sit in you?" +But the boat stayed quiet and stayed sitting. + +So the girl said, "I'll be careful. Please let me sit in you." + +This time the boat understood. It said, "Yes. Come and sit." + +The girl happily hopped in and the boat started to move. The lake got darker and darker, but the boat kept on floating. They floated on until morning and then stopped at the edge of the lake. + +The girl got off the boat and said goodbye. "Thank you for taking me out tonight," she said. + +The boat smiled, then slowly lowered back into the lake. It was ready to sit and wait until the next dark night. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. Bob liked to play with his favourite toy boat. One day, he went to the park with his toy boat. + +As he was playing, a friendly dog came up to him. The dog wanted to join in and play too. Bob was so excited! He said, "Yes! You can play with my boat!" + +The dog had fun for a little while, but then it was time to go home. Bob said, "Wait! You can own my boat if you want. It's a good toy and you'll have lots of fun." + +The dog was so happy! He said "Thank you! That was very kind and funny of you." He gave Bob a big waggy tail and ran off with the toy boat. + +Bob watched the dog go and said "Goodbye! I hope you have lots of fun with my boat." And every time he went to the park he would look for his boat, hoping to see it being played with. +Mike was a fit firefighter. He had a job to do. His job was to help in any emergency. Today Mike was completing a mission to help the people in his town. + +Mike and his team slowly drove the fire engine down the road. Suddenly they heard a loud noise. Mike knew it was an emergency. + +Mike said to his team, “Quick, we must act now!†His team raced to the source of the noise. When they arrived, they saw a building on fire. + +Mike shouted orders. He told his team what to do. Everyone worked hard to put out the fire. + +After some time, Mike shouted, “We have completed our mission. Everyone, we did a great job!†+Once upon a time a little girl named Lily was walking in the park. She saw a big tree with big leaves that reached over the water. + +Lily wanted to see what was under the leaves, so she got closer. Suddenly, she discovered that it was full of ink! + +Lily moved closer but she couldn't reach the ink. She looked around and saw a duck nearby waddling closer. The duck was very helpful and offered its neck for Lily to use as a bridge. + +Lily giggled, "Yes please!" she said, holding onto the duck's neck and reaching for the ink. She grabbed some and put it in her pocket. + +Lily thanked the duck for its help and said goodbye, then ran off to show her mom what she had found. +Mama and Papa took little Linda to the beach. Linda loved playing in the sand and she felt so excited! She started running around, playing and making sand castles. Then, when the sun began to get hot, Mama said, "Linda, it's time to stand up now. Let's go and get something to drink, because you look very thirsty!" + +Linda stood up and followed Mama and Papa down the beach to a little shack. Inside there was a man with a smile. He said, "What can I get for you lovely people?" Mama and Papa chose a cold drink for everyone. Linda was so thirsty she got two! + +The man said, "All ready!" and he passed the drinks to Mama and Papa. Mama said, "Thank you!" and Linda smiled. The drinks were cold and smelled good. Linda said, "Can I drink now?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, drink it all up. And remember, hot drinks are not ready until they have cooled down." Linda nodded and began to drink. Mama, Papa, and Linda all enjoyed their drinks and went back to playing in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary. Mary was 3 years old and loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Mary heard a loud noise. It was a noisy helicopter! Mary was scared because it was so loud. She started to cry. + +Then, Mary's dad came out to the garden. He said “Don't worry Mary, it's just a big helicopter flying in the sky. It won't hurt you.†Mary was still scared, so her dad gave her a big hug and said, “See? It's all okay.†+ +Suddenly, the helicopter made another loud noise. Everyone in the garden was very scared. Mary's dad said, “That was the pilot being careless. Don't worry, everything is okay.†+ +Mary was still scared, but was comforted by her dad's words. She stopped crying and smiled. Then, she quietly watched the helicopter fly away into the sky. +Once there was a little girl. She liked to play in the water. One day she put on her red suit and went to the pool. She was so excited! She could see the water shimmering, and it looked so inviting. + +The girl jumped in the pool, and it felt so cold! She laughed and began to swim. She swam around, kicking her legs and splashing her arms. She felt so free and happy! + +After a while, the girl said to her mom, "Hey Mom, look what I found!" She showed her mom a bracelet she'd found in the pool. It was pretty, with tiny blue stones on it. "Can I keep it?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged her mom and put the bracelet on her wrist. She said thank you, and then it was time to go home. But she had a lot of fun swimming, and she wanted to come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a small child named Kit. He lived in a valley with lots of other kids. One day, when he was feeling a bit bored, Kit decided to go exploring. + +He found a big sack in a nearby field. Inside the sack were lots of amazing looking toys. Kit was very excited! He wanted all of the toys for himself but he knew he couldn't take them all. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +"What are you doing!" said the voice. It was one of Kit's friends from the valley, Polly. + +"I'm looking at all these cool toys," said Kit. "I wish I could take all of them home with me!" + +"Well, why don't you share them with us?" asked Polly. "That way, everyone in the valley can have some fun!" + +Kit smiled. Polly was right. He started taking some of the toys out of the sack and handing them out to his friends. Everyone in the valley was envious of Kit, but they were also happy that he wanted to share. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry mouse that lived in a small hole. Every day, he would go outside to look for food. + +One day, he popped his head out of the hole and spotted a delicious piece of cheese lying on the ground. He was so happy! + +He quickly ran over and started to nibble on the cheese. But suddenly, a big cat jumped out of the bushes and scurried towards the mouse. + +The mouse was so scared that he quickly tried to run away, but his feet were frozen in fear. The cat kept getting closer, ready to pounce. + +Then, just as the cat was ready to jump, an old wise owl flew down from the tree and said: "Stop! There is enough cheese for everyone here. The mouse can yield a peace. + +The cat stopped and looked at the owl. After a few moments, it yielded and left. + +The mouse was so relieved. He thanked the owl for his help and finished eating the cheese. After that, he went back to his hole, happy and full. +Bob and his mom were walking to the park. He saw a bench in the park and asked his mom what it was for. She told him it was a place to sit and rest. + +Bob asked his mom why they couldn't sit on the bench. She explained that it was for people to mail things from, like letters or packages. Bob was very surprised because he had never seen a bench like that before. + +Then, his mom told him about how the bench was really useful for sending important things quickly. Bob was curious and asked how it worked. His mom showed him how to mail things from the bench and how to pay for stamps too. Bob thought it was so cool that you could send things from such a simple thing, like a bench! + +Bob asked his mom if he could ever mail something from the bench. She told him that one day, when he was older, he might be able to use it. He smiled and looked forward to the day when he could use the useful bench to send something. +Once, there was a little boy named Max. He was three years old and loved to play. One day his mother gave him a special gift. It was a lovely poem she had written for him. + +Max was so happy. He hugged his mother and said, "Thank you, Mommy! What does it say?" + +His mother smiled and said, "It's a poem about how much I love you." She placed the poem in his hands and said, "Take this and read it whenever you feel lonely or scared. It will make you feel better." + +Max smiled and said, "I will, Mommy. Thank you for the lovely poem!" He hugged his mother again then ran off to play with his toy truck. Every time he read his mother's poem it made him feel better and reminded him of how much his mother loved him. +It was a very sunny day and Sammy was out in the garden playing with her toy. She loved to play with her toy and had made many different styles with it. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard a voice calling her name. "Sammy," said the voice. "Come quick, we need your help!" + +Sammy was very curious, so she went to see what was going on. When she got to the kitchen, she saw Mummy stirring something in a pan. + +"What are you making, Mummy?" Sammy asked. + +"I'm making a surprise cake for you," said Mummy. "Can you help me by stirring the mixture for me?" + +Sammy was very glad to help, so she took the wooden spoon and started to stir the mixture. She stirred it quickly until it was ready. "Thank you for helping me, Sammy," said Mummy. + +Sammy was glad that she could help and was so excited to find out what the cake would look like. When the cake came out of the oven, it was even more beautiful than Sammy had imagined. + +Sammy and Mummy shared the cake together and ate it with cream, which made Sammy even more glad. She had made a tasty surprise for Mummy and could now call herself a cake-making style expert. +Once upon a time, there was a magical tunnel. It was very unusual because it took you wherever you wanted to go. One day, a young girl named Mae was walking near the tunnel when she decided to go inside. When she stepped through, Mae found herself in a beautiful land filled with trees and flowers. She kept walking until she came to a clearing where she met a friendly dragon. + +Mae was very excited to meet a dragon! He smiled at her and said, "Hello, little one. Welcome to my magical kingdom. What do you want to do?" + +Mae looked around. "I want to explore!" + +The dragon smiled. "Well, then let's get started. Follow me." He led her down another tunnel to a secret garden and a sparkling lake. Mae had never seen anything so beautiful. + +The Dragon said, "This is an unusual land, but I think you'll like it. Let's have lots of fun together!" They wandered through the magical land - until it was time for Mae to go home. She waved goodbye to the dragon and stepped through the tunnel, back to her own world. + +Mae loved her adventure and was always excited to go back and meet her dragon friend in the magical tunnel. +Once there was a fat dog called Daisy. Daisy used to love going for long walks in the park. She loved the smell of the grass and the trees. + +One day, Daisy went for a walk in the park, but she was too excited. She ran everywhere and didn't notice a hole in the ground. She fell in and got so muddy! + +Daisy looked so sad, so her owner said, "I have an idea. Let's go get some lotion from the pet store. It will help make you feel better!" + +So Daisy and her owner went to the pet store and got the lotion. Daisy was so happy when she smelled it! She put it all over herself and it made her feel so much better! + +When Daisy got home, she missed the smell of the pet store. She wanted to go back and smell it again. So Daisy and her owner went back there every day. She enjoyed every visit! +Patty was in a very bad mood. She felt miserable and didn't want to talk to anyone. All she wanted to do was stay in her room and not come out. + +Her mom walked in, carrying her favorite food—cheese! + +"Hi Patty, I brought you cheese,†she said. +Patty just looked at the floor. + +"Do you want some?" her mom asked. +Patty slowly nodded her head yes. + +Her mom put the cheese on the table next to her and smiled. + +"I'm here if you need me, sweetheart,†she said. +Patty nodded again and her mom gave her a hug before leaving the room. + +Patty was still feeling miserable, but the cheese made her feel a little bit better. She smiled and started to eat it. For a moment, she was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she was very curious. + +One day, Lucy's mom said, "Lucy, you can't go outside until I permit you, okay?" + +Lucy said, "Okay, mom." + +Lucy's mom had an important wallet that she always carried around with her. She kept it close to her at all times. + +Lucy asked her mom, "Mommy, can I touch your wallet?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lucy. It's important. You need to keep your hands off my wallet, okay?" + +Lucy said, "Okay, mom." + +So Lucy stayed in the house and waited until her mom allowed her to go outside. Lucy was a very patient little girl. +One day, a little otter decided to set out in search of a new home. The otter swam along a river and looked for a nice, dry spot where he could settle down. + +Finally, the otter found a dark cave near the riverbank. He peered inside to see if the cave was dry. The walls and floor of the cave were not wet, so the otter wiggled inside. + +"Ah, this is perfect," said the otter. He was very happy with his new home. + +Just then, a fish swam by and saw the otter. "What are you doing in there?" asked the fish. + +"I'm setting up a new home," said the otter. + +"That's very nice," said the fish. "I hope you like it in here." + +The otter thanked the fish and chuckled to himself. He was so happy to finally have a dry place to call home. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very impatient. She always wanted things to happen right away. One day she decided to take a walk in the garden. + +The girl stepped into the garden and noticed a lot of beautiful flowers. She wandered around, admiring them, but when she noticed it was getting late, she became impatient again. + +"I want to go home," she said. + +But then she noticed a bee buzzing around the flowers. She watched it, feeling happy and content as she watched it fly from flower to flower. + +Suddenly she realized that she wasn't so impatient anymore. She had taken her time, and it felt nice. She smiled and said to herself, "I like taking my time in the garden." + +The girl smiled, gathered her things, and walked home with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a daughter. The daughter loved to fly. Every day, she would imagine she could fly like a bird. + +One day, the daughter finally had the chance to fly. Mom said, "Let's go to the park and fly your kite!" She held out a kite with a big, colorful tail. + +The wind blew fiercely. The daughter smiled as she ran and the kite flew. It was a beautiful sight. + +At one point, a gust of wind blew the kite away. The daughter looked up and shouted, "Mom, my kite!" + +Mom replied, "Don't worry honey, let's just wait for this rough wind to die down." + +The daughter watched as the kite flew further and further away. But soon enough, the wind calmed down and the kite flew back to the daughter's hand. + +She hugged the kite to her chest and said, "Mom, we can fly my kite again next time!" Mom smiled and nodded. + +The daughter went to bed feeling happy and content. She had flown her kite and she couldn't have been more proud. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy girl who wanted to go on a big adventure. One day, she heard about an airport. She had never been to one before, so she decided to go and explore. + +The girl walked to the airport and upon arriving, she stumbled on the steps. She had never seen so many big planes and was amazed by the sight. + +She then started walking around the airport to see what it had to offer. She spotted a souvenir shop and went to look inside. As she looked at all the toys and gifts she could buy, a voice came from behind her. + +"Would you like to buy something?" the voice asked. The girl turned around to find a friendly looking lady. She quickly shook her head no, as she couldn't afford anything. + +The lady smiled and said "It's ok. There are lots of places to explore here. Why don't you go check them out? It'll be fun!" + +The girl thanked the lady and did just that. She strolled around the airport and had a great time. When it was time to go, she said thank you to the friendly lady, and walked back home with lots of stories to tell. +Molly and her dad were walking through the park. It was a wonderful day, with gentle sunshine and a light breeze. Molly looked up at the trees with delight and pointed to the birds that were flying by. + +Dad smiled down at Molly. "Do you think it's time to go home?" he asked. + +Molly nodded eagerly and they started walking towards home. As they rounded the corner, Molly noticed something sparkly in the dirt. She stopped and bent down to take a closer look. + +"Look, Daddy!" she said excitedly. "It's so shiny!" + +Dad crouched down beside her and saw a small jewellery box covered in dust. He carefully opened it and inside, a beautiful necklace was displayed. Molly gasped in wonder as Dad handed it to her. + +"This was hidden in the dust," Dad said with a gentle smile. "It's yours now, Molly. It's all yours." + +Molly held the necklace in her hands, admiring the sparkling stones. She hugged her dad and thanked him for her special gift. This was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a flea. He had long been searching for somewhere to call home. One day, he stumbled upon a bear. The flea was so grateful to have a friend to be with. + +"Hi flea", said the bear. "I have a present for you. Close your eyes". + +The flea did as he was told, and the bear gently lifted him up onto his back. + +"Now, you'll never have to look for a home again!" said the bear. + +The flea was so grateful and smiled with joy. He found his forever home, and they were the best of friends. Whenever the bear needed a break, the flea would lift him up onto safe ground. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Jill was feeling so lucky. She got a new camera for her birthday. She held it up to look at it and felt excited. She ran to show it to her Mom. + +"Mom, look at my camera!" She said. "It's so nice!" + +Mom smiled. "Yes, you are very lucky, sweetheart," she said. "Now, why don't we go outside and take some pictures?" + +So, Jill and Mom went out with Jill's new camera. Jill took pictures of some butterflies, birds, and a rabbit. She felt happy as she looked through her pictures. + +Jill said to Mom, "It's so much fun to take pictures with my camera! I feel so lucky." + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having so much fun." +Once there was a little boy called Sam. He was very independent and liked to build things all by himself. One day he decided he would like to build an igloo. + +He got out some blocks, some snow and a shovel and started to work. The snow was heavy and the blocks were hard to carry around, but he was determined. He worked very hard and after a while an igloo started to form. + +"Wow!" he said. "I built an igloo all by myself!" + +Then he went inside his igloo and stayed there for a while. It was cozy and warm inside and Sam enjoyed the feeling of a job well done. +He had been very independent and now he was proud of what he had built. +One day, a girl named Mandy was playing in her room. Mandy had a cool toy that could turn from a block into different shapes. She was playing with it and making all sorts of crazy things. + +Suddenly, something amazing happened. The toy began to melt! Mandy was so excited. She could see the little pieces of the toy melting off into puddles of bright, colorful goo. + +''Wow!'' Mandy said. ''What's happening?'' + +Mandy's mom came into the room. ''Oh, my,'' she said. ''I think you must have left your toy in the sun for too long. It was a hot day, so the toy melted.'' + +Mandy was so sad. She had loved that toy so much. But after a while, she started to feel better. Her mom found the little pieces of the toy and they both got to work putting them back together. + +Mandy's toy was now even better than before. She had learned an important lesson - don't leave toys in the sun, or they will melt! +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Spot. He was so silly, always running around and trying to explore. One day, Spot was out in the park looking for something exciting. + +Suddenly, Spot saw a big, brown trunk. It was huge and looked like it had something inside. Spot excitedly sniffed around the trunk, and then he heard a noise. + +"Grrrrr," growled a deep, scary voice. Spot was so scared he ran back to his best friend, Lucy. + +"What happened?" asked Lucy, who was playing on the swing nearby. + +Spot told her about the trunk. "I think there's something inside it," he said. + +Lucy warned Spot not to go near it again. "It could be dangerous!" she said. + +So, Spot and Lucy stayed away from the trunk, but Spot couldn't help but feel a bit silly for being so scared. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat who was very happy. Every day, she would slide around the house, feeling so joyful. All the other animals in the house were jealous of the white cat, but she didn't care. + +One day, a little kitten came by. She was orange and wanted to play with the white cat. So, the white cat showed her how she could slide like her. The two cats would slide around the house, making all the animals envious. + +The animals started to grumble, but the white cat said, “You can come and slide with us if you want.†All the animals cheered but the envious animals stayed away. + +From then on, all the animals started to play with the white cat and the little kitten happily. Everyone was happy and so was the white cat! They had so much fun sliding together and being friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben. Ben was three years old and he loved to swim in the pool. He would splash around, splash his friends, and have a lots of fun. + +One day, Ben was happy to find out that his mom had made cocoa for them to drink after they finished swimming. Ben loved cocoa because it was yummy and so he quickly got out of the pool and ran inside. + +When Ben walked in, he saw that his mom was really busy cleaning up a big messy mess. He asked her, "Mom, what happened here?" + +His mother smiled and said, "Oh Ben, I accidently spilled some cocoa on the floor and it made a big mess. I am cleaning up now." + +Ben tried to help his mom tidy up, but it was too difficult so instead he asked if he could go back outside to swim again. His mom said yes and then Ben splashed around in the pool again until the messy mess inside was all cleaned up. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Peter. Peter was three years old. He loved exploring and going on adventures. + +One day, Peter decided he wanted to go on a new adventure. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said he had to mind her. Peter didn't want to mind his mom, so he walked away. + +He came across a pond and noticed a boat was available by the shore. He jumped into the boat and began to paddle away. + +At first, he was scared, but soon he became excited. He looked back and noticed his mom was trying to catch up to him. + +He yelled back to her, "Don't worry mom, I'm taking good care of myself!" + +His mom replied, "I know, but remember to mind me, Peter!" + +Peter nodded and kept going. He made sure to mind his mom as he sailed away on his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a healthy cat called Tigger. He liked to play and have fun all day. One day Tigger had a special surprise. His mum said she was going to release him to the garden. Tigger asked, "What is release?" His mum smiled and said, "Release means you get to go outside and explore the garden. You can walk around and look for bugs to catch." + +Tigger was so happy he started to purr and jumped around in excitement. He said, "Can I go now?" His mum nodded and released him to the garden. + +Tigger had a wonderful time. He chased bugs, played with leaves, and ran around with the other cats. He even found a friend called Mittens. When the sun started to set, Tigger said goodbye to Mittens and went back home. + +Back at home, Tigger curled up at his mum's feet. She said, "Did you have a good time?" Tigger nodded and said "I had the best day ever! I'm so happy you released me to the garden." His mum smiled and looked at Tigger proudly. "I'm glad you had fun," she said. Then they both fell asleep and dreamed of the wonderful time they had that day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and had a grumpy face. But today, Mary was very excited! Her mom had given her a brand new eraser. It was blue with a yellow star in the middle. + +Mary pushed the eraser around the living room, wanting to use it right away. But it was hard to move it! She pushed and pulled, but it would not budge! She was determined not to give up! + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hey, little one," said Grandpa. + +"What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to move this eraser," Mary explained. "But it won't budge!" + +Grandpa smiled. "That's because it is resisting you!" he said. + +Mary smiled. "Oh! I get it now!" + +And with one more push, Mary made the eraser move! She was so happy she couldn't help but laugh. + +And from then on, Mary never gave up when things got hard, no matter how grumpy she felt. +One day there was a little girl. She wanted to be on the stage! She was very excited. + +She went to find her dress which she wanted to wear. It was a very pretty dress, with different colors. She looked in the mirror and liked how she looked. + +Then it was time to go on the stage. The little girl was very scared. She was nervous. + +"You can do it," said her mom. "Just be fast and don't worry." + +The little girl took a deep breath, closed her eyes and ran on to the stage. Everyone clapped when they saw her. She was so happy! + +She did her performance. It was fast and she was so proud. When it was over, everyone clapped again. The little girl said goodbye to the stage and smiled. She had done it! +Once upon a time, there were two little bears. One was named Joe, and the other was named Sue. + +One day, Joe and Sue decided to decorate the forest. They wanted to make it look pretty, so they looked around until they spotted a tiny bow. Joe said, "Look, Sue! Look what I found!" + +Sue was so excited and she said, "Let's hang it up in one of the trees!" + +So, Joe and Sue began decorating the trees with the little bow. After they had finished, Joe said, "It looks dizzy. I like it." + +Sue smiled and said, "Me too! Now let's go explore the rest of the forest and see what else we can find!" + +And that's how Joe and Sue decorated the forest. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. The big sister was called Daisy and the little sister was called Lucy. + +One day the sisters were playing in the garden. Daisy was picking some pretty flowers when she noticed something pale in the grass. She called her little sister and said: + +"Lucy, come here and have a look! There's something pale in the grass!" + +Lucy ran over to Daisy and when she saw the pale thing, she said: + +"It's a sack! We must pick it up and find out what's inside!" + +So Daisy and Lucy picked up the sack. They opened the sack and found something very special - it was full of under! + +Daisy and Lucy spent the afternoon playing in the garden with the under. They made castles, forests and even an entire island! + +When it was time to go inside, Daisy and Lucy carefully placed the under back into the sack and put it away in a safe place. + +The two sisters had a lot of fun that day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Every day she would play in her garden with her sister and her neighbour, Ben. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to have a popcorn picnic in the garden. Anna went to get the popcorn from the kitchen and Ben brought some chairs from the shed. + +They said hello to each other and sat down. Anna opened the popcorn bag and started to eat. + +Ben said, "Popcorn is more useful than other snacks because it's yummy and it doesn't make a mess." + +Anna smiled and said, "I understand. Popcorn is yummy and it's useful too!" + +They both laughed and enjoyed the popcorn. Then they continued to play in the garden, keeping their conversation about popcorn in their minds. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer. He loved to dance and spin, and everyone liked to watch him. But one day, something bitter came along. The dancer wanted to make it go away. + +He thought and thought, but he couldn't find a way. He looked around and saw a little girl. She was three years old. He asked her, "Do you know a way to make bitter go away?" + +The little girl said, "Yes, dance! Dance the bitter away." + +The dancer smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" +He started to dance, and the little girl clapped and cheered him on. He spun and twirled and jumped, and soon the bitter was gone. Everyone laughed and cheered, and the dancer smiled. He had made the bitter go away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She always loved to explore new things and so one day she decided to go to the beach. On the beach, she saw something sparkling in the sand. She went over to pick it up and found that it was an oyster! She was so excited and was about to open it when it suddenly slipped out of her hands and fell to the ground. It had broken open and inside there was a beautiful pearl. + +Sally was so happy and said, "Wow, now I can see the pearl inside the oyster!" + +She turned the oyster over and saw that the bottom was also broken. She smiled and said, "I think I can still find something special in here." Sure enough, when Sally looked carefully inside the broken oyster, she found an even more beautiful pearl than the one she found at the top. + +Sally was so excited, she laughed and said, "Thank you, oyster!" +Jack was a brave boy. He had decided to march all the way to his grandparent’s house. As he marched, he sang a funny little song. + +Jack soon found himself in front of grandparent’s big, green house. He knocked on the door. Grandma opened the door and said, “Why hello Jack. What are you doing here so early?†+ +“I wanted to surprise you, Grandma. I came to wake you up!†said Jack, smiling. + +Grandma was so happy that she hugged Jack tightly and said, “Thank you for waking me up! I was feeling quite sleepy.†+ +Jack and Grandma had a wonderful day together before Jack had to march back home tired, but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Jane. She had a box of crayons and loved to draw pictures. Every day she would strike the crayon against the paper to make colorful lines and shapes. + +One day Jane took her crayons to the park. She saw a big tree that she wanted to draw. She took out her crayon and strike it against the tree. Suddenly it made a big hole! + +Jane was scared and started to cry. "Why did I do that?" she said. + +Just then, a park ranger came over and said, "What did you do to the tree?" + +Jane looked down and said, "I struck the crayon against the tree and made a hole." + +The ranger smiled and said, "It's ok, don't cry. You can make the tree pretty again. Just take some new crayons and draw around the hole. That will make the tree pretty." + +Jane smiled. She took some new crayons and started drawing. When she was finished, the tree looked really pretty again. Jane was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie was three years old and loved to fly. She would flap her arms and pretend she was a bird. + +One sunny day, Sophie was taken to the beach by her parents. It was a modern beach. She had never seen anything like it! + +The sand was white and yellow. There were big colourful umbrellas and people swimming in the sea. Sophie was very excited to explore. + +She looked around and noticed a jet-ski speeding across the waves. She said to her mom, "I want to fly on that jet-ski!" + +Her mom laughed. "Maybe when you're older, Sophie! For now, let's find a sandcastle to build!" + +Sophie smiled and ran towards the sea. She forgot about the jet-ski and enjoyed herself at the beach. She couldn't wait to come back. +Once upon a time there was a harmless little girl named Daisy. She loved to explore the big world around her. + +One day Daisy heard something funny coming from a chimney. She crept closer and said, "Hello?" + +A little voice said, "Who's there?" Daisy jumped in surprise. + +A tiny mouse sat in the chimney, wearing a big hat and a cape. He smiled and said, "I'm Bill. What's your name?" + +Daisy said, "My name is Daisy. What are you doing up there?" + +Bill laughed and said, "I'm drinking some hot chocolate. Would you like some?" + +Daisy's eyes lit up and she replied, "Yes please!" Bill carefully took out a cup from his pocket and poured the warm chocolate into it. + +Daisy thanked him and drank the delicious hot chocolate. From that day on, Daisy and Bill were the best of friends. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who felt very weak. He told his son to bring him his menu so he could pick what he'd like to eat. + +The son replied, "I'll bring it to you, but why don't you come to the kitchen and pick it out yourself?". + +The man shook his head and said, "No, I don't have the energy to move from the bed". + +The boy ran off and quickly returned with the menu. He spread it out on the bed for the old man. + +The man looked at the menu and smiled. He said, "Ah, this looks good. I think I'll have the soup today". + +The son was happy and yelled, "Yay! I'll get it started right away". + +The old man looked at his son and smiled. He said, "Thank you, I hope the soup makes me feel better". + +The son smiled back and ran off to start preparing the soup. + +The old man was glad that his son had helped him out. He could already feel his strength slowly returning. +Carly and Adam were best friends. Everywhere they went, they always held hands. One day, they had a quarrel. + +"I wanna go to the zoo!" Carly shouted. + +"No, I want to play in the park!" Adam argued. + +They stayed mad at each other for a while. Suddenly, Adam had an idea. He knew it would make Carly smile. + +"Let's make a network!" Adam said. He showed Carly how to connect the pale colored sticks. When finished, Carly was so proud of their creation. + +They hugged each other and giggled. They never had to quarrel again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old, and she liked to wear her favourite blue pants. Every day, she would dance around in them, jumping and spinning. + +One day, Jane's mom said to her, "Jane, you must be very careful today. Be sure to behave, ok?" Jane nodded and smiled. + +Then Jane and her mom set off on a trip. As they were walking, they noticed a rabbit running very fast. Jane giggled and then asked, "Mommy, can I run fast like that too?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Jane. You must always remember to behave. Running fast like that is not allowed." + +Jane nodded and said, "Ok". Then she skipped along, being careful not to run too fast. She stayed close to her mom and behaved just like she had promised. + +At the end of the day, Jane's mom was very proud of her. Jane was so happy, she spun around in her favourite blue pants, jumping and laughing. +Tommy was very excited because he had a new toy. It was a robot! Tommy unpacked it and put it on the floor. He wanted to see what it could do. + +Tommy said, “Hello, Robot. Can you do something?†The Robot replied, “Yes! I can do lots of things! What do you want me to do?†+ +Tommy said, “I want you to use easy words.†The Robot said, “Okay! My easy words are 'Yes! I can!'†+ +Tommy laughed. He liked how the Robot talked. He said, “Let’s play a game! Can you help me?†+ +The Robot said, “Yes! I can help. What do you want me to do?†+ +Tommy thought for a minute. Then he said, “Let’s play hide and seek. Can you hide?†+ +The Robot said, “Yes! I can hide! It’s easy. Watch me!†+ +The Robot scooted off and hid behind the couch. Tommy laughed and said “Found you!†He was happy to have a new friend in the Robot. +Once upon a time, there was a adorable little girl name Jenny. She had long blond hair with bright blue eyes. One day, her mommy said, "Jenny, it's time to take a bath". So Jenny went to the bathroom and got in the tub. + +She used her soap to make lots of bubbly foam. Then she leaned back against the tub and smiled. She asked her mommy, "Do I look cute?" Her mommy said, "Yes, you look so cute and adorable". + +Just then, there was a knock on the door. Jenny's daddy came in and said "What are you doing in the tub?" Jenny smiled and said, "I'm taking a bath and leaning back against the tub". + +Her daddy laughed and said, "Well that's a great way to relax!" Jenny smiled and said, "I like to lean back and feel the bubbles on my skin". Her daddy said, "Well, it looks like you are having a wonderful time!" +Once upon a time, there were two good friends: Tommy and Jane. One day, Tommy had a bright idea. He said to Jane, "Let's have a race! Whoever is the fastest wins!" + +Jane was very excited and said, "Yes, let's race!" She introduced them to the starting line, and they got ready to run. + +Tommy and Jane were far apart. They looked at each other and nodded, and then they started running. Tommy ran as fast as he could, but Jane ran even faster. She finished before Tommy had a chance to! + +Tommy was amazed at how fast Jane had run. He looked at her and said, "You won the race! You are so fast!" + +Jane smiled and said, "Yes I did. Thanks for introducing us to the race!" +Once upon a time, there lived a pickle. This pickle lived in a wide city, full of people and places to explore. The pickle wanted to explore the city, but wasn't sure how big it was, so he decided to measure it. + +He started walking and counting his steps. He reached 1,000 steps and was getting tired, so he decided to take a rest. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey, Pickle, what are you doing?" asked the voice. + +The pickle turned and saw a small pig. The pig asked again, "What are you doing?" + +The pickle smiled and said, "I'm measuring the city. I'm counting my steps so I can see how big it is!" + +The pig smiled, "That's a great idea. I'd like to help you. Why don't we count together?" + +The pickle couldn't believe his luck. He and the pig spent all afternoon counting steps. + +When they finished, the pickle had a good idea of just how wide the city was. He said goodbye to the pig and thanked him for his help. + +The pickle was very proud of himself. He had measured the whole city, all by himself! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jim and Jack. They were playing in the garden when Jim said, "Let's get some tea!" Jack said, "Yes! Let's ask Mrs Jones." Mrs Jones was nosy and she always liked to know everyones business. + +So they knocked on Mrs Jones door. When she opened the door she said, "Hello boys! What can I help you with?" Jim said, "Can you lend us some tea please?" Mrs Jones said, "Of course I can! You are such good boys for asking me politely." + +She gave them the tea and the boys thanked her and off they went. As soon as Mrs Jones shut the door she said to herself, "Such nosy boys, looking for tea! I better go check on them!" + +But when she reached the door the boys were gone! Mrs Jones said, "Oh! I just wanted to make sure they were safe..." +Johnny was a brave cowboy. He wore a gray hat, had a gray pistol and worked all day. + +One day, he heard a loud noise. He jumped on his horse and galloped towards the noise. When he arrived, he saw his dog, Rex, was growling at a big, mean bear. Johnny was very scared and shouted, "Don't move!" + +The bear looked at Johnny and said, "I was just looking for food and water. Can you help me?" + +Johnny thought for a moment, then took out his pistol and pointed it at the bear. He said, "You need to work for the food. Go get some water from the river and carry it back to me." + +The bear hesitated, then went to the river. When he returned, Johnny rewarded him with food. + +From then on, Johnny and the bear were great friends. The bear helped him with all his work, and Johnny always kept his gray pistol by his side. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lily and Sue. One day, they decided to paint a picture using a sheet and their paint set. + +Lily said, "Let's use this yellow sheet." + +But Sue said, "No, I want to use a pink sheet." + +Lily and Sue disagreed. + +Lily said, "But I'm tired and yellow is my favorite color." + +Sue said, "But I'm tired too and pink is my favorite color." + +Lily thought for a moment, then smiled. "Let's use both sheets," said Lily. + +So Lily and Sue used both the yellow sheet and the pink sheet to make their painting. They were both very happy, and neither one was tired anymore! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She loved nothing more than playing in the park and eating ice-cream. + +On a sunny day, Emma went to the park with her mum. She played on the swings and the slide. She collected leaves and ran around with her dog, Tobi. + +Soon it was time to go home, but Emma didn't want to. She asked her mum, "Can I get an ice-cream? Please?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Ok, sweetie. Let's get one. It will be cool and tasty." So off they went to the ice-cream shop. + +Emma ordered a strawberry ice-cream, with bright pink sprinkles. She couldn't wait to have a taste. But then the bell above the door rang. It was mum, saying, "Time to go now. We need to stop." + +Emma started to cry. Noticing her tears, mum smiled and said, "It's ok, sweetie. How about I buy you a special ice-cream to take away?" + +So off they went, with a big smile on Emma's face and a delicious ice-cream in her hand. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Anna went to pick flowers. She had a pink basket with her. She went to a field full of bright and colourful flowers and was so excited. Anna carefully picked the prettiest ones, she bent down and plucked them from the ground. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Be careful!" it said. + +Anna looked up and saw an old lady with a long white beard and a pointy black hat. She was holding an old cane. + +"Hey, don't pick all the prettiest flowers, you have to leave some for me too," she said, smiling. + +Anna giggled and nodded. She put the flowers carefully in her pink basket, said goodbye and thanked the lady before she ran off. + +Anna took the flowers home to show her mom. Together, they made a beautiful flower bouquet, it was one of the prettiest that Anna had ever seen. +Once there was a little bird called Bob. He was a brave and small bird and he loved to fly in the sky with his wings. Every day, Bob would wake up and stretch his wings. He would flap them and soar up, up and away. + +One morning, Bob decided to take a different route and fly down to the earth. He touched the grass and felt really beautiful. Bob wanted to stay there all day, but his wings started to itch and he could feel them wanting to fly. + +Bob found a nice tree and perched himself on one of its branches. He looked around and saw a bird who was also perched in the tree. Bob said “Hi there little bird!†+ +The other bird replied, “Hi there Bob! What are you doing here?†+ +Bob said, “I want to learn to fly higher, but I’m not sure how. Can you show me?†+ +The other bird replied, “Of course I can! Just be patient and practice flapping your wings. It takes a lot of hard work, but soon you’ll be able to fly higher and higher!†+ +So Bob practised every day and flapped his wings faster and stronger. He kept trying and soon he was soaring up higher than ever before! + +Bob looked back at the grass below and was so glad that he had been brave enough to try something +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Beth. She was three years old. One day, Beth wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mom if she could go, but mum said she couldn't because there was too much traffic outside. + +Beth didn't want to stay at home so she begged her mom to let her go out. Finally mum said, "Oh alright, I will go with you so you will be safe." + +Beth was so happy and she couldn't wait to go outside. She ran out the door with a big smile on her face. First, they saw lots of cars. Beth was very scared of the cars, so she hid behind her mum. Mum hugged her and said, "No need to be scared. It's noisy, but we will stay together and be safe." They held hands and crossed the street. + +Beth wanted to explore the other side of the street, so she pulled away from her mum and started to run. All of a sudden, she saw a big yellow truck coming towards her. She started to tear and screamed for help. + +Mum ran towards her and held her in her arms. She said, "It's ok sweetie. You are safe now." Then she took Beth home and hugged her. + +Beth was happy to be back home safe with her mum. From then on, Beth was very careful when she walked outside +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl. They loved to play together. + +One day, the boy and girl saw a festival in the park. They were excited, but also scared. + +The boy and girl went closer to the festival. Suddenly, the boy started to laugh. The girl was embarrassed. + +The girl said, "Why are you laughing?" + +The boy said, "I'm not scared." + +The girl said, "Well, I am scared! Let's go away from the festival. + +So the boy and the girl went away. They laughed and smiled and were no longer scared. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old, very curious and loved helping out. +One day, Sally went with her mom to the park. The soil was pale and lined with lots of colorful flowers. Sally was fascinated. + +"Mommy, what are we doing?" Sally asked. + +"We are here to organize the flowers," answered her mom. + +So Sallydid her best to help. She arranged the pale soil around each flower, making sure they were growing in the right spot. It was hard work, but Sally was determined. She wanted everything to be perfect. + +When they were finally done, Sally stepped back with her mom and admired their work. All the flowers were in neat rows and the soil was transformed. + +"Great job Sally!" said her mom. Sally was so proud of what she had done. +One day, a dad and his 3 year old daughter were walking around town. The little girl wanted to find something special to store her most treasured items at home. Her dad offered to help her find the perfect thing. + +They stopped at a store. The dad searched among shelves and shelves of items until he found a beautiful wooden frame. It was perfect for her collection. + +The dad asked the daughter, “Do you like it?†+ +“Yes!†she exclaimed. + +The daughter thought that the frame was so special and she wanted it even more. The dad was honest and said that the frame was a bit expensive, but that it was worth it for her collection. The daughter was so excited and said, “Yes please!†+ +The dad bought the frame, and the daughter was so pleased. They took it home and it was the perfect way to store her treasured items! +Once, there was a girl. Her name was Mia. She was very excited because she was going to get some new stuff. She couldn't wait for it to come. + +The day finally arrived and Mia's mom said "Mia, your stuff has come!" +Mia quickly ran to the door. When she opened it, she saw a big box full of new stuff! She was so happy that she started to jump up and down. + +Mia opened the box and saw some new toys and books. It was so exciting! "Mom, look at all my new stuff," Mia said excitedly. + +Just then, Mia's little brother walked in and saw the big box too. He suddenly got jealous of Mia's new stuff and started to cry. + +Mia saw what was happening. She felt bad for her brother. So, she told him, "It's okay little brother. You can play with some of my new stuff too!" Her brother smiled and the two of them had lots of fun. +Sammy was so excited for school. He loved playing with his friends in the amazing classroom. He ran around, jumping and laughing. + +When he got to school, Sammy went straight to the water table. He reached into the plastic bowl and pulled out a boat. He knew just what to do. + +Sammy's little friends soon gathered around the water table. They grabbed their own boats and started splashing them around. Everyone loved seeing the boats go back and forth. + +Suddenly, Sammy's teacher came in. "Come on now, class," she said. "Let's move away from the water table and do some fun activities." + +But Sammy wasn't done yet. "Can we splash just a little bit longer?" he asked hopefully. + +His teacher smiled. "Yes, you can," she said. + +And so the children splashed in the water table until it was time to go home. It was an amazing day! +Once upon a time there was a little blue bird that lived on a farm. The little bird was very happy and loved to fly around the farm. One sunny day, the little bird was hopping around the farm when he saw a big blue butterfly. The bird wanted to jump higher and higher so he watched the butterfly and jumped up and down, trying to guess where it would fly next. + +The bird said "hey, butterfly! Can you teach me how to jump higher?" + +The butterfly replied "sure, little bird. All you have to do is keep trying and soon you will be jumping as high as me". + +The little bird kept jumping higher and higher, until one day he could jump high enough to reach the sky. He flew all around the farm, higher and higher, and waved hello to all his farm friends. + +The little bird had learned how to fly without any help. He was so happy and proud of himself. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a wise blueberry. The blueberry was so wise, it could talk and move around like a person. Everyday, the blueberry looked around for someone to talk to. One day, as it was looking around, it heard a ringing sound coming from a nearby bush. It decided to investigate, and moved closer and closer until it finally reached the bush. Suddenly, a little voice said, "Hi there, blueberry!" + +The wise blueberry was surprised to find a tiny little boy hiding behind the bush. "Who are you?" asked the blueberry. "My name's Spike," said the little boy. "I'm here to find a ringing bell, can you help me find it?" + +The blueberry pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered hearing a ringing bell earlier that day. It told Spike where it had heard it and Spike thanked the blueberry for its help. Together, they went to find the bell. After much searching, they eventually found the ringing bell, and Spike was so excited that he ran home to show his family. + +The wise blueberry smiled and said goodbye, feeling happy that it had used its wisdom to help Spike. As it watched Spike go, the blueberry quietly said to itself, "Always use your wisdom to help others." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to celebrate with her friends. Every day they would gather together and play games. + +The most popular game was building with cubes. They would all work together to make the most amazing structures. + +Once, the little girl noticed that her lazy friend wasn't joining in the fun. She asked him why he wasn't playing. + +"I'm having a hard time figuring out what to build," he replied. + +The little girl smiled, excited for the challenge. "Let's make a castle!" she suggested. + +So, they worked together to build a wonderful castle out of the cubs. When they were done, the little girl declared it was time to celebrate! + +They cheered and clapped until their hands were sore. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy who loved to zoom. Everywhere she went, she would run and zoom around. + +One day, Lucy was playing outside with her friends and she got so excited that she started to zoom very fast and couldn't stop. She zoomed and zoomed until she zoomed right past her house and into the big, wide world. + +Lucy felt so scared and so alone until she saw a bright, sparkly castle. She wanted to follow it and find out who lived there. + +So she zoomed and zoomed until she reached the castle and knocked on the door. A tall princess answered the door and said "Hello little one. What brings you here?" + +Lucy said "I'm so lost and I need to use the bathroom." + +The princess smiled and said "Come in! I will show you to the soft and cozy bathroom." + +Lucy and the princess zoomed through the castle and Lucy felt so happy to have found a place where she felt safe. + +Finally, they reached the bathroom where Lucy took care of her business and then said goodbye to the princess. + +The princess wanted Lucy to stay, but Lucy said she must go so she zoomed off and eventually found her way home. +Jane wanted to play a game with her best friend and she had an idea. She asked her mom: "Mom, can I bury something in the garden?" + +Her mom answered: "That sounds like fun, Jane. What can you bury?" + +Jane went and grabbed a big brown armchair from the living room and said: "This! I will bury it in the garden and we can play hide and seek with it". + +Her mom smiled and said: "Ok, you can bury it! But make sure you can find it later". + +So, Jane took the armchair outside and buried it in the garden. Then she and her best friend played hide and seek around the buried armchair. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, Jane found the armchair easily and she took it back into the house. She cleaned it off and put it back in the living room. + +Jane was proud of her adventure - burying and finding the big brown armchair was really fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to explore the world. One day, she decided to venture out into the woods. As she walked, she heard a funny sound. + +She peeked through the trees and saw a strange creature. "Who are you?" asked the little girl. + +The creature said, "I am a wise old owl. I am examining the air around us to make sure it is clean and there is enough oxygen." + +The little girl was surprised. She asked the owl, "What is oxygen?" + +The owl answered, "Oxygen is something all living things need to stay alive, including you! I am making sure there is enough oxygen in the air for us to stay healthy and happy." + +The little girl thanked the wise owl for helping her explore the world and understanding what oxygen was. She returned home with a smile on her face, happy to have learned something new. +Mama and Lily went on a walk together. They saw an old farm. It was very big and had lots of animals. Mama said, "Let's take a photo!" Lily smiled and nodded. + +Mama took the camera out. But when she pressed the button, the camera stopped. Mama was nervous. She said, "Oh no, I don't know what happened." + +Lily reached for the camera. She said, "Mama, let me try!" Mama nodded and said, "Okay." + +Lily pressed the button, and the camera started working again. They took a photo and smiled. Mama hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for making the camera work again!" +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Sophie. She loved exploring new places, so one bright morning, she went for a walk. As she walked through the forest, she saw something strange. + +She stopped and bent down to take a closer look. It was a magical flower, the likes of which she had never seen before. Its petals were a deep purple colour, and they had a wonderful texture. + +Sophie decided to pick the flower, and when she did, something extraordinary happened. Suddenly, the petals started to twist and turn until they looked like a crown! + +Sophie was so happy, she put the crown on her head and sang a song. "I'm the princess of the forest and I'm so young and happy," she sang. + +After that, Sophie said goodbye to the magical flower, and returned home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Toby. His favourite time of the day was in the morning when he could watch the sun rise over the lake. He liked the way the sky turned purple. + +One morning as he watched the sunrise, he began to dream. He dreamed of going down to the lake, taking off his shoes and exploring the lake. He wanted to search for interesting things, like frogs and minnows and maybe a turtle. + +Toby suddenly heard his mommy calling him. + +“Toby, time to go!†+ +He got up, disappointed because he had to leave his dream of the lake. + +He promised himself that one day he would make his dream come true. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Nick. He was three years old and had a very troubled look on his face. One day, he decided he wanted to paint. + +He excitedly grabbed a big sheet of paper and some colorful paints. As he painted, he heard someone come up behind him. It was his mom. + +"What are you doing, honey?" she asked. + +Nick looked up at her. He smiled and said, "I'm painting a picture that will make me feel happy!" + +Mom smiled back, impressed by his creativity. She gave him a big hug. + +Nick hugged her back, feeling better already. He painted happily all day. In the end, his painting looked beautiful. + +That night before bed, Mom came back into his room. She hugged him again and said, "I'm so proud of you, Nick. For making such a wonderful work of art." + +Nick smiled and hugged his mom tight. He felt much happier now. Happiness washes over him with every hug. +Once upon a time, there was a village far away. Everyone in the village got along very well and they often worked together. + +One day, two of the people in the village, Jack and Lucy, began to quarrel. Jack said, "You're not being useful!" and Lucy said, "That's not fair!" + +Everyone stopped and watched, then the mayor came by. He said, "Hey! What's going on?" Jack said, "We were just having a quarrel!" + +The mayor smiled and said, "I know we can all be useful and help each other. Let's put the quarrel behind us and help each other." + +Everyone agreed, and soon the village was full of smiles again. Everyone was happy to be useful and help each other. The village was back to being the happiest place it had ever been. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Paul and Sam. They were both three and liked to play together. + +One day, Paul and Sam were walking in a meadow. The sun was shining in the sky and birds were singing. + +Suddenly, Paul saw something sparkly and shiny in the grass. He went to have a closer look and saw that it was a firework! + +Paul picked it up and said to Sam, "Look what I found!" Sam replied, "Wow! That looks cool!" + +Paul said, "Let's light it!" Sam agreed. + +They found a match and lit the firework. But as soon as it had lit, it flew away! + +Paul started to cry, "I lost my firework! What am I going to do?!" + +Sam said, "Don't worry Paul, it's dead now so it's not going anywhere. Let's go see if we can find another one!" + +Paul smiled through his tears and they ran off in search of another firework. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark was three years old and he loved to explore his house to see what he could find. One day, Mark ventured into the attic and noticed something strange. The attic was dark and there was a strange rhythm coming from inside. + +Curious, Mark asked, "What is that noise?" But there was no reply. So he took a few steps closer and said again, "Hello, what is the noise?" A voice suddenly replied, "It's me! I'm the rhythm!" + +Mark laughed and said, "Can I join you?" The rhythm said, "Yes, of course! Let's have a dance!" So Mark and the rhythm began to dance and have so much fun. + +They hopped, jumped and twirled around in the dark attic until they were both too tired to dance any more. "That was so much fun!" said Mark. The rhythm nodded and replied, "Yes, let's do it again soon!" + +Mark agreed and went off to find his mum and tell her all about his adventures in the dark attic. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really wanted a pony of her own. She asked her Mom if she could have one, to which her Mom replied, “No, honey. You can’t have your own pony.†+ +The girl was so sad. She wanted a pony so badly that she began to cry. + +Just then, a magical fairy appeared. She said, “Hi, why are you crying?†+ +The girl looked up and said, “I want a pony of my own.†+ +The magical fairy said, “I can help you. I can give you a nice, brown pony.†+ +The girl was so happy. She smiled and said, “I would love a brown pony of my own!†+ +So the magical fairy waved her wand and, suddenly, a beautiful, brown pony appeared! + +The girl was so excited. She said thank you to the magical fairy and hugged her pony. They were the best of friends and she loved her pony very much. + +The girl was now happy, because she had her very own brown pony. +Mum and Dad were having a busy day. They were getting ready to go on holiday and had to pack the car. + +Mum said: "We need to be careful. We have to pack the emergency bag too." + +Dad nodded and said: "We need to be delicate when packing it." + +Mum opened a large box and said "Let's start by putting in the first aid kit." + +They carefully put in a bandage and some medicine and then placed a torch inside. + +"Good!" said Mum. "Now let's make sure we pack the other emergency items too - like the blankets and snacks." + +It was a full car, but they felt relieved they had packed their emergency bag. Knowing they had the necessary items to help them in case of an emergency made them feel calmer. Now they could continue their holiday with reassurance. +The boy wanted to go on an adventure. He had been packing his bag all day. He was very excited, but his mom had a different opinion. + +"This bag is too heavy," she said. + +"But I have to bring all the stuff I need," the boy argued. + +"It doesn't have to be so high," his mom replied. + +So the boy emptied his bag and put in only what was important. He was ready to go. He hugged his mom goodbye and set off on his adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jim. Jim loved to play outside with his friends every day. +One day, Jim's friends said they were going to play a game of hoops. Jim was excited and calmly asked his mom if he could join them. +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can go and play, but you must stay in the backyard." +Jim smiled and said, "Okay, mommy," and quickly went to meet his friends. + +The game was lots of fun. Jim and his friends took turns throwing their hoops and chasing after them. Jim was having a great time, but then he threw his hoop too hard and it went over the fence! + +Jim was worried as he walked over to the fence. He felt weak and unsure of what to do. +But then, his neighbor, Mrs. Jones walked out of her house. She saw the hoop in her yard and asked Jim what happened. +Jim told her the story and asked if he could stay and get his hoop. +Mrs. Jones smiled and said, "Of course, Jim. You can stay as long as you need to. Just be sure to take care of your hoop and put it back in your backyard when you're done." +Jim thanked her and happily went to retrieve his hoop. +Once upon a time there was a great queen who lived in a magnificent castle. Every morning she would sign a paper which declared her greatness. + +One day, while she was signing, a small voice called out to her. Turning around she saw a three year old child holding a small toy plane. + +The queen was surprised and asked the child why she was there. + +The child replied, "I have come to see you, your Majesty - I think you are so great!" + +The queen smiled and said, "It is very kind of you to say. Now, why don't you go play with your plane in the garden? I will come to find you there soon." + +The child ran to the garden with a smile on her face, and the queen followed her. For the rest of the day, the two played together, and the queen showed the child how to make daisy chains. + +At the end of the day, the queen gave the child a hug and thanked her for such a wonderful day. The child smiled and waved goodbye, happily flying her toy plane into the sky. +Tommy was playing his favourite game in the garden when he noticed something strange. He saw a big spike in the grass. He didn't know what it was, so he asked his dad. + +"What is that daddy?" he asked pointing at the spike. + +His dad smiled and said "That's a hedgehog my boy. He is feeling grumpy today. Let's go and see if he displays his spikes". + +Tommy jumped up and excitedly went to the hedgehog. They stood quietly and watched, until the hedgehog finally stretched out its legs. The hedgehog's spikes were on display. Tommy was so excited that he wanted to touch it, but he knew he had to be careful. + +He enjoyed watching the hedgehog for a long time and tried to remember everything about it. Finally, he said goodbye and went inside. Tommy had had a lot of fun that day, and now he knew all about grumpy hedgehogs! +Mia was very excited for her first day at the park. She had her new umbrella with her and couldn't wait to explore. + +When she arrived, Mia saw something very rare. It was raining! + +Mia heard a voice coming from the sky. “Come on out, Mia!†said the voice. + +Mia opened the umbrella with a smile and stepped out into the rain. + +“Isn’t it great?†said Mia. + +“Yes!†said the voice. + +Mia loved the way the rain felt as it soaked her. She squealed with joy and spun around. + +Then, Mia noticed someone else playing in the rain. It was a little girl, just like Mia. They ran around and jumped in puddles together. + +Mia and the little girl soaked up every second of fun together that day, until the rain finally stopped. + +“Bye Mia!†said the little girl as she ran off. + +Mia waved goodbye, thankful for her special day of play in the rare rain. +Once upon a time, there was an icy day. Mama took her little one outside to play. + +"Let's fly a kite in the sky," said Mama. So, her little one nodded and smiled. + +The kite was big and red and shaped like a heart. With that, they took off - ready to start. + +Mama lifted the kite and with a powerful yield, it flew into the air. "Oh, look how pretty," said Mama in delight. + +The little one smiled and then they watched as the kite flew in the sky. They laughed and cheered alike as it flew in the fashion of a loop. + +Suddenly, the kite stopped and seemed to be stuck. "What happened?" asked the little one. + +"Don't worry," said Mama, "I'm sure we'll be able to get it down." So, Mama shook the kite, and with a particularly powerful yield it finally came back down. + +Phew! Mama and the little one both cheered as the kite returned to the ground, safe and sound. + +The End. +Molly was a very curious 3 year old little girl. One day, when she was playing outside her house a little rabbit appeared. Molly was so excited, she wanted to pet it, but her mom reminded her to behave. +Molly listened and she kept a safe distance from the rabbit. Then the rabbit started to nibble on her cloth. Molly was a bit startled, but her mom said "It's ok, Molly. That's what rabbits do." + +Molly asked her mom if she could get something for the rabbit to wear. Her mom said yes, so Molly looked in her closet for something that would fit. She grabbed an old sock and put it on the little rabbit. When she saw how well it fit, she started to laugh. +The rabbit also seemed to like it, because he hopped around. Molly was so happy! She learned how to behave around animals and she got to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there lived a family. They were a loving family and took care of each other. + +One day, the family was getting ready to go out. The dad put on his shoes, the mom put on a pretty blouse, and the little boy put on his cap. As they were leaving, the mom said, "Remember to be good". + +When they were out, they went to lots of fun places. At the zoo, they saw monkeys. At the park, they saw ducks. Everywhere they went, they had a great time. + +But as they were walking home, the little boy got sad. He thought he had forgotten something. He asked his mom, "Mommy - did I remember to bring something?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you brought something very useful. You brought your joy and memories of today!" She hugged him and the family walked home together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. She was 3 years old. One day Anna and her mommy went to the beach. Anna saw something shiny in the sand. She reached down and picked it up. It was a tiny bottle with a clear powder inside. + +Anna looked at her mommy and asked, “What is this?†+ +Her mommy smiled and said, “That is a special powder that we can mix with the ocean water. Would you like to try?†+ +Anna was excited. She said, “Yes!†+ +Anna's mommy opened the bottle and placed a small scoop of powder into Anna’s hand. Anna walked over to the edge of the ocean and dropped the powder into the water. Immediately the powder started to dissolve and a light pink color formed in the water near her feet. + +Anna squealed with delight, “Look Mommy! It’s so pretty.†+ +Her mommy smiled and said, “Yes, Anna. That is a very pretty color. You can come back tomorrow and do it again.†+ +Anna was very happy. She picked up the bottle and ran back to the beach blanket with her mommy. From that day forward, Anna and her mommy would drop the powder in the ocean every day and make a new color. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl. She was very restless and wanted to do something. One day, she decided to wash a photo. She put the photo in the sink and turned on the water. + +"Wow! It's so pretty now!" said the little girl. + +"Yes, it looks so sparkly," said her mom. + +The little girl smiled. She took the photo out of the sink and dried it with a clean towel. Then, she hung the photo up on the wall. She was so proud of what she had done! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very adventurous and wanted to explore. One day, she went to the park. + +When she got there, she saw something that made her shiver – a big pile of powder! She wasn't sure what it was, so she asked her mom. "What is this powder, Mommy?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's special snow! It's from far away, so it's extra magical." + +The little girl jumped for joy and said, "Can I touch it?" + +Mommy nodded and said, "Sure, but it might make you shiver. It's very cold!" + +The little girl was brave and touched the powder. She shivered and laughed, and was so glad she was so adventurous! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Gracie. One day, Gracie decided to go for a walk in the wild woods. As she wandered deeper into the forest she heard strange noises. Suddenly Gracie spotted a funny figure in the shadows. + +Gracie: "Who are you? Are you a monster?" + +Figure: "No, I am a friendly creature. My name is Dirk, and I am here to take you on an adventure!" + +Gracie was excited to go on an adventure and the pair ventured deeper into the wild woods. They climbed tall trees and wandered around a bright lake. Along the way they met different animals who helped them in their adventure. + +At the end of the day, Gracie and Dirk returned to the woods. Gracie was exhausted but thanked Dirk for taking her on a wild adventure. They said goodbye and Dirk disappeared back into the shadows. +Gracie smiled and waved as she wandered back home. +Once, there was a little frog who liked to jump around all day. One day, on his way to the pond, he came across a big wreck. He was so scared he stopped jumping. He asked his friend, "What is that?" + +"That is a wreck," his friend said. + +"Is it a good wreck?" the little frog asked. + +"No, it's not a good wreck. People worry when they see wrecks." + +The little frog started to worry now. He was scared of the wreck. He didn't want to go near it. He stayed away from it, and started to jump again, far away from the wreck. +Once upon a time there was a rich girl called Suzy. She loved playing with her scooter. Every day, she would go outside to the park and use it. + +One day, she met a boy at the park called Ben. He was playing with his scooter too. Suzy and Ben decided to play together. They had fun racing each other and tailing one another. + +When it was time to go home, Suzy said goodbye to Ben. She said, "Let's play together again soon!" + +Ben replied, "That would be lovely. I had lots of fun with you today on our scooters!" + +Suzy smiled and waved goodbye. She was excited to play with Ben again and have even more fun! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl who was 3 years old. Her name was Bean and she loved to explore the world. + +One day, Bean went outside to the garden and saw a wild animal. She was so surprised! She slowly stepped closer to the animal and said, "Hi! What's your name?" But the animal didn't say anything. + +Mommy and Daddy heard Bean talking and rushed outside. They saw the animal and Daddy said, "Bean we must stay away from wild animals. They can be dangerous." + +Bean really wanted to be friends with the animal, so she offered the animal some food. The animal happily took the food and Bean smiled. + +Daddy felt worried, but he knew Bean was happy so he let her stay with the animal. From then on, Bean and the wild animal were friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Madeline. She had long, dark hair and was always looking for new adventures. + +One day Madeline wanted to explore her attic. She knew it was a very special place, so she grabbed the silver key and opened the door. + +Madeline walked up the stairs and stepped into the attic. It was very quiet and dark, but that didn't scare her. She spotted an old chest in a corner and walked up to it. + +"Hmm this is interesting!" said Madeline. She tried to open the chest but it wouldn't budge. So she took a deep breath, put her hand on the lid, and said "please open". The chest opened with a loud creak and Madeline saw that it was full of colourful toys. She jumped and squealed, excited to play with the toys. + +Madeline grabbed one of the toys, a wooden horse with a bright red mane and tail, and went to sit in the corner. She stroked the horse's mane and soon it's gentle neighs made her feel relaxed and calm. Madeline decided to settle down and play with her horse for the rest of the afternoon. +Once, there was a boy named Jimmy. He was three years old. He liked to be out in the sun and play. + +On a sunny day, Jimmy was sitting on the beach. He looked out and saw the big, blue ocean. He spread out his arms and felt the warm breeze. He saw a wave coming and felt glad. + +Jimmy said to the wave, "Hello Wave! I'm Jimmy. I like to play on the beach. Do you like to play, too?" + +The wave said, "Yes! I like to play too! We can both have fun together!" + +Jimmy was so glad. He jumped up and shouted, "Yay!" He was so excited that he could play with the wave. He ran and played with the wave all day, feeling happier and happier. + +At the end of the day, Jimmy said goodbye to his new wave friend and he went home, feeling very glad. +One day, Mommy and Baby were walking in the park. Mommy saw an object that looked very interesting. She wanted to split it open so she could find out what was inside. + +"Let's try it," said Mommy. + +But then Baby saw something coming towards them and screamed. It was a filthy, smelly dog! + +"Look at its teeth," Baby cried. + +Mommy promised her that the dog wouldn't hurt them and she put the object down. Then the dog ran away. + +Mommy laughed and said, "Let's try another day." + +But Baby was still scared, so they went home and had hot cocoa instead. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty lion who lived in a big yellow house. One day, the lion decided to go out and explore the world. He jumped onto a big, soft seat and started to roll away! + +On his journey, he saw so many different things. He saw a happy bird singing up in a tree, a little frog hopping on a lily pad and more! + +Finally, the lion stopped at a pond to have a rest. As he was sitting there, he noticed a little mouse standing next to him. The mouse said, "Hello there, lion! What brings you to this pond?" + +The lion thought for a moment and then smiled. He said, "I'm exploring the world and having lots of fun. Would you like to join me?" + +The mouse smiled too and hopped onto the lion's seat. Together, they continued their journey, exploring the world and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad. The dad was a builder and he loved to build things. One day, the mom asked the dad to build a special video for their son. + +The dad said, "Yes, I can make that." + +He worked hard and soon the video was almost done. When the dad showed the video to the mom, she said, "It's rude! We can't show it to our son!" + +The dad was sad, but then the mom had an idea. She said, "Maybe we can make it better!" + +So the dad and mom worked together. They changed some of the things in the video, and it wasn't so rude anymore. + +When the dad finished the video, the little boy liked it very much. He said, "Thank you, Daddy and Mommy, it's the best video ever!" + +The mom and dad were so proud. They were proud of the work they did to make such a wonderful video. +Once there was a little girl named Jojo and she loved testing things. She always wanted to learn how things worked and how they fit together. One day, she wanted to test her nose. She was curious if it could move side to side. + +Jojo pushed her nose from one side to the other. She felt frustrated because nothing happened. So she tried harder and pressed her nose harder, but again nothing happened. + +Exasperated, Jojo asked her dad for help. Her dad smiled and said, "Jojo, your nose won't move left and right. That's okay! Everyone looks different!" + +Jojo was relieved to know she was still okay. She understood that it was okay not to have a moveable nose. She could now move on to test something else. +Once upon a time, there was a human in a tough spot. She needed help, but had no one to turn to. + +Suddenly, a huge elephant appeared. She said, "Hello, I remember you. I can help you." + +The human asked, "How can you help me?" + +"I can give you super strength to help you out of your tough spot," the elephant said kindly. + +The human was very excited and thanked the elephant. + +Then the elephant put her trunk around the human and said, "Remember this, when you need help, just call me and I'll be there." + +The human smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +The elephant nodded and said, "You are very welcome. Take care now!" + +The human waved goodbye and went off feeling much better. +Once upon a time there was a shop. Inside the shop many things rang and orders came in. One day it was so quiet inside the shop it felt empty. Suddenly the door rang. + +"Hello," said a friendly voice. + +"What can I do for you today?" asked the shopkeeper. + +"I need you to make an order for me," said the voice. + +The shopkeeper was very excited and happy. He got to work right away. He rang, ordered and filled the order. After he was done, the shop was no longer empty. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an octopus who loved to explore the deep blue sea. He swam and played all day long and never got tired. + +One day the octopus came across a tasty snack. He couldn't believe it was still there! He was so excited and was about to take a bite. + +Suddenly, his best friend fish swam up and said, "No! You must not eat that. It is not good for you!" + +The octopus refused to listen and reached out to take a bite. He said, "I want to try it. It looks so tasty!" + +The fish knew the octopus would not listen and sadly swam away, hoping the octopus would stay safe and strong. But the octopus was too curious and took a bite of the snack. Luckily, it was okay, and he had a fun adventure. +Once upon a time there was a boat. It was an impressive boat. It had a bright sail, and a red flag. + +One day, the boat wanted to take a voyage, and so it set off. The boat floated through the waves, and before long it came to the ocean. It was an amazing ocean - so big and deep! + +The boat kept sailing until it came to a land it had never seen before. There was shore and sand and big rocks. The boat was so excited! + +Suddenly, the boat spotted a big tree near the shore. It said, "Look! I can hang from that big tree and see the new land from a different view!" + +The boat was so excited, so it swam over to the tree and wrapped its ropes around the branches. Then, it climbed up and hung from the tree. From up high, the boat could see everything. It was so impressive! + +The boat hung there for hours, admiring the new land’s sights. Then it said, “Let’s go, it’s time to set sail again!†+John had a stamp. He wanted to show it to his dad. He went to his dad and said, "Dad, look!" His dad smiled and said, "That's a nice stamp you have, John. What do you want to do with it?" + +John thought for a moment and then said, "I want to recommend it to my friends!" His dad replied, "That's a great idea! You can show them the stamp and tell them why you like it so much." + +John was so excited about his plan that he ran off to find his friends. He showed them the stamp, explained why he liked it so much, and recommended it to them. His friends were sad because they didn't have a stamp like John's. + +John was happy to help them. He said, "I can give you my stamp if you want! Then you can show it to your own friends and recommend it to them, just like I did!" + +John's friends were so excited. They hugged John and thanked him for his kind gesture. From then on, everyone in the group shared their stamps and recommended them to friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a huge gun in a field. It had been there as long as anyone could remember. One day, a little girl named Lucy and her friend Timmy went out to the field to explore. + +"Wow, what is that?" asked Lucy pointing at the gun. + +"That's a huge gun," Timmy said. + +Lucy smiled and said, "Let's play with it!" + +But then Timmy stepped back and said, "We shouldn't do that. We should leave it alone. It might be dangerous." + +Lucy thought for a minute. She remembered her mom telling her never to touch a gun. + +"Okay," she said. "We'll remain here and just look at the huge gun". + +The two friends smiled and stayed there until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince who loved to care for people. He was always very kind and considerate. One day, the prince received a magical sword as a gift. He was so excited to have it that he decided to go show it to his best friend, the Princess. + +He knocked on the Princess' door and when she opened it, she noticed the sword in the prince's hands. "What is that?" she asked. The prince smiled and said, " It is a magical sword. I care for it very much!" + +The Princess was so excited to hear about the sword, and she begged the prince to let her see it. The prince was so kind that he willingly showed the sword to the Princess. She was amazed at how beautiful it was and asked the prince if he would show her how to use it. + +The prince, who wanted to make the Princess happy, agreed and taught her how to wield the sword properly. He was careful to explain every single step to her and she was very grateful to him for teaching her. + +At the end of the day, the Princess thanked the prince and said, "Thank you so much for caring enough to show me this magical sword and teach me how to use it. I am so excited to show my parents!" + +The prince and the Princess smiled, knowing that they had shared a beautiful experience and friendship. +Once upon a time there was a goat. He wanted to have an adventure, so he decided to go for a walk. He was very careful not to wander too far away. + +As he walked, he noticed a little girl. She was holding a big basket and had a bright smile on her face. + +The goat quickly ran up to her and said, "Hello, can I help you?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, please. I need to find lots of flowers to put in my basket. Will you help me?" + +The goat was delighted to help. He said he would, and off they went together. + +They searched the hills and valleys and picked lots of pretty flowers. The goat held the basket so that the little girl could reach the taller stems. + +Soon, the basket was full and the goat and the little girl returned home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy had a big cup that she loved. Every morning she would take her cup out and fill it with water from the garden hose. + +But one day, when Daisy went to get water, she noticed something different. It wasn't the garden hose. There were colourful flowers springing up from the ground! Daisy was so excited. She ran over to the flowers and hugged them. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a voice coming from behind her. "Why are you so nervous?" it asked her. + +Daisy turned around and saw a rabbit standing there. She smiled and said, "I'm not nervous. I'm just excited to see the beautiful spring flowers!" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them. I like to come out when the spring flowers come every year!" + +Daisy was so happy to make a new friend. She thanked the rabbit for showing her something new and then grabbed her cup, happy to be able to take some of the water home to show her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big sun in the sky. It was so bright and warm. One day, a little bird named Bob was feeling very nervous. He was flying so high and didn’t know what to do. + +Bob saw a tree and decided to stay. He flew right to the top of the tree and hopped around. He looked around and saw a beautiful lake and a hill. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a voice. It was coming from the lake. Bob was so scared. He closed his eyes. + +“Bob, don’t be scared. I won’t hurt you,†said the voice. + +Bob opened his eyes and looked around. He saw a small fish swimming in the lake. The fish said, “It’s okay Bob. Stay a while and enjoy the sun.†+ +So Bob stayed and enjoyed the sun. He sang a song and felt much less nervous. He was glad that he listened to the fish. Bob made a lot of new friends that day and had a wonderful time under the big sun. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who was only three years old. Her name was Jenny. + +One day, Jenny was in her crib and she wanted to go outside and play. She called out to her mom and said, "Mom, can I please go play outside?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course! But be careful!" + +So Jenny ran outside and started to play. She ran as fast as she could and shouted, "I'm zooming!" The sun was shiny and the sky was blue - Jenny had a great day! + +She was so tired after a while, she decided to take a break and have a snack. Jenny's mom had made a yummy, tasty sandwich just for her. She ate it all up and was feeling full and happy. + +Jenny enjoyed every minute of the rest of the day, playing with her friends and feeling the breeze on her skin. Before she knew it, the sun started to go down and it was time to go home. + +Jenny said her goodbyes to her friends and then ran back home, "zooming" all the way. She crawled into her crib and fell asleep before the sun had even set. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl. Her name was Isabella. She was very curious and always wanted to search for new things. + +One day, Isabella went on a hunt. She wanted to find the prettiest thing she could. She searched in the garden, the attic, and even inside some boxes! + +Finally, Isabella found a vase. It was charming! The vase had painted flowers, and it sparkled in the sun. Isabella was so excited, she wanted to keep it. + +Isabella asked her mom, "Can I keep this beautiful vase? Please, please, please." Her mom said, "Yes, you may keep the vase. But you must take good care of it!" + +And Isabella did, she kept the vase safe and sound. She was so proud for finding something so beautiful and charming in her search. +One day a curious little girl went out exploring. She saw a jar of jelly, and her face lit up with a big smile. She asked her mom if she could have the jelly. + +"Sure," mom said. + +The little girl was so excited, she couldn't wait to get her hands on it. She grabbed the jar and opened it. The jelly looked so delicious! She accepted the jelly without even saying thank you and started eating it right away. + +Mom said, "It's ok to enjoy the jelly, but don't forget to say 'thank you.'" + +The little girl was so excited that she hadn't even remembered her manners. She stopped eating and said, "Thank you mama". + +"You're welcome, my dear," said mom before she went back to her work. + +The little girl smiled and went back to enjoying her delicious jelly. She was so happy that she had been accepted and was now eating her favorite treat. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf bear who liked to move around. Everywhere he went he found lots of things to explore. + +One day, he went to the woods and what did he find? A cute billboard with lovely colors and a picture of a happy family! The bear was overjoyed. He was so excited that he wanted to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a voice. It was coming from the billboard! + +"Hello deaf bear," said the voice. "Where are you going?" + +The bear was surprised and a little scared. He didn't know what to say. + +But then he remembered that he was brave and he said, "I'm moving to the waterfall to visit my friend Frog. Do you want to come too?" + +The voice said no. "But have a wonderful time, deaf bear!" And with that, the bear started on his journey. + +He moved through the forest and eventually, he reached the waterfall. He said hello to Frog and spent the day sharing stories together. + +The bear was very happy, and he couldn't wait for his next adventure! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Mary. Mary loved protecting her friends and family. One day Mary was doing something very special. She was going to get a special medal. + +Mary was very excited. She was about to receive the medal for being so brave and for helping to keep her family safe. + +Just before Mary was about to receive the medal, her mum said “Remember, Mary, it's important to stay healthy. Eat your vegetables and don't stay up too late!â€. + +Mary smiled. “I will, mum,†she said. + +Then it was time – Mary was presented with her medal! She felt so proud. “I promise to protect my family forever,†she said. + +Mary went home, proudly wearing her medal. From that moment on, Mary was determined to keep her family safe, healthy and happy. +One day, Mark went to the store. He saw lots of bottles of shampoo. They were all so organized! He was so excited. + +Mark’s mom said, “Pick one, Mark!†+ +“This one,†he said, pointing to the strawberry shampoo. + +His mom smiled and put it in the cart. + +When they got home, Mark was so excited! He ran to the bathroom and opened the shampoo. He was so happy to try it. + +He put a squirt of shampoo on his hands and started to wash his hair. His mom smiled as she watched him. + +“You’ll smell like strawberries when you’re done,†she said. + +Mark laughed and said, “Yay!†He continued to wash his hair, and soon he smelled like strawberries! +Alex loved organizing things. He was always very good at it. One day he went to the park with his mommy. He spotted a huge pile of leaves and wanted to organize them. He asked his mommy for help. + +"Mommy can you help me organize the leaves?", asked Alex. + +His mommy smiled and said, "Sure sweetie. Let's see if we can make a pile." + +So they worked together to organize the huge pile of leaves. They made a little hill and then carefully layered the leaves on top of it. Alex was very proud of their work. + +"Wow! Look at what we organized!", Alex cheered. + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we did a great job! Shall we organize something else?" + +Alex smiled and said, "Yes, let's organize the swings next!" +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Hop. Hop was a little bunny with big ears and a soft fur coat. He loved hopping around in the open field and it always made him very happy. + +One day, when Hop was hopping around, he came across something colorful. It was a long, thin cord lying in the grass. Hop was so curious about the colorful cord that he hopped over to take a closer look. As he came closer, he heard a little voice. It was a mouse who was living in the cord and he said "hello, bunny! Do you want to come inside the cord and play with me?" + +At first Hop was a little scared but he was also very curious. Finally, Hop hopped inside and he quickly made new friends with the little mouse. Together, they spent their days hopping and playing around the colorful cord. + +They became the best of friends and would spend most of their time playing inside the cord. It was the most fun Hop ever had and it was such a colorful and wonderful experience! +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. He had a pet dog and they played together every day. One day, a thief came in the night. The dog saw him first, and started to bark. The little boy got curious and asked the thief to show him his things. The thief smiled and said, "I know a secret. Do you want to hear it?" + +The little boy was very curious, so he said yes. The thief then made a promise to give the boy a present if he kept it safe. The boy agreed, and the thief handed him a special gift. He thanked the thief and ran inside to tell his parents the amazing news. + +The little boy never forgot the promise the thief made. To this day he still remembers it, and treasures the gift he was given that night. +There was a boy named Ryan. He loved to design things. He got a box of pencils. They were yellow pencils. + +One day, Ryan's mom asked, "What are you going to design?" + +He said, "Something fun." Ryan picked up a yellow pencil and drew a flower. He drew a stem, a petal, and a stem. It looked very pretty. + +Ryan's mom said, "That is a very nice flower." + +Ryan said, "Thank you. I want to draw more flowers." He got more yellow pencils and made lots of beautiful drawings. + +At the end of the day, Ryan had made a big, yellow flower garden with his pencils. He was very proud of it. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived in a big tree. One day, a strong wind blew and it blew her far away from her home. She flew and flew through the sky, not sure where she was going. + +Then, she reached the land. She looked around and felt scared. But then, the land looked very comfortable. She decided to shrug her worries away. + +The little bird looked around and saw some other birds. They asked her what she was doing there. She told them about the wind blowing her away from her home. + +The other birds smiled at her and said: "Don't worry. You are safe here. Make this land your home." She smiled and nodded her head. + +The little bird was so happy to have found a new home. She wouldn't ever have to worry about being blown away again. She settled in the new land and made it her home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna who loved to write. Every day, she would sit at her desk with a special red pen, and practice her letters with a big smile on her face! + +One day, Anna wanted to dress up. She asked her mum for a special dress. Her mum found a beautiful light pink dress for Anna to wear. + +Anna put it on and twirled around the room. She said, "Mum, I look like a princess!" + +"Yes you do," her mum smiled. "Now, why don't you go write something special in your journal?" + +Anna was so excited. She ran over to her desk, grabbed her red pen, and started writing a story about a princess in a light pink dress. + +Anna was so happy to show her mum her story. "It's so perfect," her mum said, and gave her a big hug. And Anna kept writing special stories every day and loving her light pink dress. +Once there was a man called Bob who was very upset. He had forgotten his favourite lime on the top shelf of the fridge. He asked his 3 year old daughter for help. + +''Can you please get the lime for me?'' + +The girl frowned. She wasn't tall enough to reach the top shelf. She knew that the lime would make her dad happy, so she had a plan. She thought and thought, and then she got a chair and stood on it. She stretched her arms up high and grabbed the lime. + +''Here Daddy!'' + +Bob smiled and thanked his daughter. He was so happy to have his lime back. He gave her a big hug, and his daughter smiled. Whenever Bob felt upset, he knew that his daughter would help him. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Tim. Sam saw a big red ball on the ground and grabbed it with a big smile. + +Tim said to Sam, "Wow! I want to play with that ball too!" Sam said, "You can play with me, we can play together!" + +The two friends had a lot of fun playing together with the big red ball. They rolled it, threw it, and chased it around. After a while, Tim was feeling very tired from all the playing, and he said to Sam, "I'm so tired, I want to take a rest". Sam agreed, and they put the ball down. + +The two friends both laid down on the grass, looking up at the sky. Sam said, "Let's do this again tomorrow, okay?". Tim said, "Okay! But I think next time I won't get so tired." The two friends giggled and fell asleep. +One day, Steve and his mom were in the park. It was a nice, sunny day and they wanted to have some fun. Suddenly, they heard a lot of noise. It was coming from a big, black bird. Steve was a little scared, but his mom said, "It's ok, I will protect you." + +Steve then saw the bird had something in its mouth. It was a jar of jam! The bird was so noisy trying to open the jar. Steve's mom said, "We should help the bird. " She took the jar from the bird and opened it. + +Steve was happy to see the bird eating the jam. He said, "Thank you for protecting me, Mom." His Mom smiled at him and said, "You are welcome. It is important to protect all creatures, big or small." +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. Sue loved to play and to have fun. Today was a very special day for Sue. She was going on a picnic with her mom and dad. + +Sue was so excited, she put on her pink dress and shiny shoes. Her mom packed a lunch for the picnic with sandwiches, apples and juice. + +On their way to the park Sue asked her mom, "What will we do at the picnic?" Her mom said, "We are going to work. We will play a game and make a sandcastle. It will be easy!" Sue smiled and said, "Yay! I love picnics!" + +When they arrived at the park, Sue and her mom and dad had so much fun. They worked together to build the sandcastle, and it looked beautiful. After they were done, they all sat down to enjoy their picnic lunch. + +They laughed, talked and ate the yummy sandwiches. Sue knew that this was the best picnic ever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She was very excited because she was going to a special party. She was wearing her favorite white dress and she was ready to go! + +When Amy arrived at the party, she didn't know anyone. She was feeling a little shy. Then, she found a balloon monkey in the garden. She decided to talk to it and soon they were talking about all of their favorite things. + +"I love parties!" said Amy. +"Me too!" said the balloon monkey. "I'm so excited to be here!" + +Amy laughed and said, "I'm so happy to find you!" + +Together, they had a wonderful time at the party. They played games, ate candy and danced. Amy even got to hug the balloon monkey goodbye when it was time to go home. + +Amy had lots of fun at the party and she was so glad that she found a special friend. +Once there was a baby who had to choose dinner. The baby was not sure what to choose and all the choices seemed so harsh. + +The baby asked mommy, "What should I choose for dinner?" +Mommy said, "I think you should choose some yummy vegetables." + +The baby thought carefully and then chose carrots. They were bright orange and looked so delicious. + +The baby happily ate the carrots for dinner and thought about what to choose for dinner tomorrow. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a sweet girl named Ruby. She was taking a walk with her mom and dad. She was skipping and jumping around the path. Suddenly, Ruby stumbled on a big piece of ice. + +Ruby gasped and said, “Oh no! I fell down!†She looked at her mom and dad with tears in her eyes. + +Her dad was very thoughtful and said, “Don't worry little one. We can help you.†He lifted Ruby up off the ground and gave her a big hug. + +Ruby's mom brushed the dirt off her dress. Then she said, “You have to be careful when you walk, sweetheart. No more stumbling!†+ +Ruby nodded and said, “Ok, Mom. I will be careful!†She held onto her mom and dad's hands and they all continued on their walk. Ruby was very happy and skipped along, this time be careful not to stumble. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Tim went to the beach. He was so excited to see the waves. + +Tim was about to go for a swim, when suddenly he stepped on something wet and mushy. Tim looked down and saw a muffin. It looked a little uncooked. + +Tim asked his mom, "What's this?" + +Mom replied, "It's a muffin, but it looks like it soaked up too much water. It doesn't look very good." + +Tim was a bit uncomfortable, so he decided to just look at the waves instead of swimming. He looked at the big waves and smiled. He had a lot of fun on the beach, but he never forgot the soaked muffin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jessica who was going on a long journey. She packed her bag full of all of her cozy things, to make sure she was comfortable on the way. + +Before leaving, her mom gave her a big hug and said, “Remember to always listen and be careful, my love.†+ +Jessica smiled and said, “I will, mommy!†+ +So, Jessica took off on her long journey. Everywhere she looked, she heard something different. She heard a bird chirping and a bee buzzing. There were so many sounds, she did not know what to listen to first! + +But, Jessica remembered what her mom said and tried to listen carefully. Then, she heard a soft voice. It said, “Come this way! I’ll show you the way home.†+ +Jessica looked around and saw a bright light. She followed the light and felt a warm and welcoming feeling. After a while, she found herself back home and smiled with joy. + +Jessica hugged her mom and said, “Thanks for telling me to listen, mommy. I made it back home safely because of your words!†+