diff --git "a/TinyStories_912.txt" "b/TinyStories_912.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_912.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"No Ellie," her mom said, "we don't want to poke the pond." +But Ellie didn't listen. She ran into the pond and started to poke. The water was so much fun! +Ellie's mom was so worried. She ran to the pond and called out: "Ellie, please come out of the pond." +But Ellie just laughed and kept poking. +Eventually, Ellie's mom was able to get her out of the pond. She gave her a big hug and said: "Ellie, you must never go in the pond again." +Ellie nodded her head and promised she would never do it again. +From that day forward, Ellie always listened to her mom when it came to the pond. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rachel who loved to read. Rachel went on an adventure one day in the wild. As she walked through the grass, Rachel heard something. It was a funny sound coming from a bush. She peeked inside the bush and there was a wild rabbit. + +Rachel said, "Hello little bunny." The rabbit sniffed around the bush, eating the delicious green leaves. Rachel said, "Would you like to read with me?" The rabbit looked at her with big eyes. Rachel said, "I have a book with a story in it. Let's read it together." + +Rachel and the rabbit sat on the grass and opened the book. Rachel was so excited as she read aloud. As she read, the rabbit listened and hopped around in circles. Rachel smiled as she finished reading the story. The rabbit hopped away, leaving Rachel with her book. Rachel finished her adventure in the wild, feeling happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outdoors in the garden. Today, she spotted a new game that she wanted to play. + +She ran up to her mum and asked, “Mama, what is that game?†Her mum smiled and said, “That's a game of poke. You try to catch the colorful cheese with a stick. Do you want to try it?†+ +Lily smiled and said yes. She grabbed the stick and poked around in the garden. After some time, she managed to grab the cheese. It was so soft and yummy! + +Lily happily ran back to mum and said, “Mama, I got it!†Her mum smiled and praised her. + +From then on, Lily and her mum played the poke game every week. Lily loved it and they always had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young girl named Lucy. One day, she was on her way to Grandma's house when her car ran out of gas. She was so scared! + +At that moment, she heard a deep voice behind her. It was the owner of a nearby gas station. + +"I can help you," he said. "But you have to permit me to fill your car with gas." + +Lucy was so relieved. She smiled at the man as she said, "Yes, please. That would be very nice of you!" + +He filled up the car with an attractive red gas and said to her, "Now you can go on your way. I hope you have a safe trip to Grandma's house." + +Lucy thanked the man and drove away. She felt so thankful for the kind and generous gas station owner! She waved goodbye and drove away, happy to be on her way. +One day, it was very hot outside. Jack and his mommy stepped outside the house and Jack felt a heavy heat on his skin. Suddenly, they started to hear loud screams coming from the neighbor's house. + +"What is that noise, mommy?" Jack asked. + +His mommy replied, "It sounds like someone is screaming." + +Jack was curious and he started to walk towards the neighbor's house. When they got there, Jack noticed that the neighbor was screaming because he had lifted something heavy. + +Jack said, "Why is he screaming, mommy?" + +His mommy said, "Sometimes it can be really hard to lift things that are too heavy." + +Jack felt sad for his neighbor, so he ran into the house, grabbed a toy and said, "Maybe this will help!" + +His mommy smiled, and the neighbor put down the heavy thing and thanked them both for their kindness. + +Jack and his mommy walked back home, feeling very happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue who lived in a cosy house. Every day, Sue and her Mommy would join together in the living room. The room had a fireplace, so it felt warm and nice. + +On one day though, something special happened. Sue noticed that the fireplace was very messy. Mommy said: "Let's join and clean it up, Sue!". + +So together, Sue and Mommy got busy cleaning the fireplace. Soon, the fireplace was so clean that you could see your reflection in it. Mommy said: "Whew! That was a lot of work. We did a very good job!" + +Sue smiled happily and gave Mommy a big hug. She was so proud that they could join and do this job together. They had made the fireplace look so pretty! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sasha. Sasha was three years old, and she loved to do yoga. + +She practiced every day and each time she felt great. When she was done, she always liked to drink something. + +One day, Sasha asked her mom, "Can I try something different to drink?" + +"Sure," said her mom. "But it has to be something healthy." + +So Sasha thought and thought until she remembered how great she felt after doing yoga, so she said, "Can I try yoga drink?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Why not?" + +So Sasha tried the yoga drink and she liked it very much. She drank it after each yoga practice, and each time she felt great. +Once there was a soldier who seemed very brave. He wore a light gray uniform and had a bright cap on his head. + +One day, while walking in a meadow, he came across a little girl. She had long golden hair and a bright smile on her face. + +"Hello," the soldier said to the girl. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Emma," the little girl said. + +The soldier was surprised. "That's a lovely name," he said. + +The little girl smiled. "Would you like to play with me?" + +The soldier seemed a bit unsure, but he said yes. The two of them ran, laughed and played until the sun began to set. + +Then, the soldier said it was time for him to go. "Goodbye, Emma," he said. + +"Bye," Emma said. She waved goodbye as the soldier walked away into the light. +Jack was a little boy. He loved to bake. One day, he decided to bake a cake. His mom and dad were so proud of him! + +"You did a brilliant job baking this cake, Jack!" said his dad. + +Jack smiled and felt very proud. + +At the end of the day, he received a medal from his mom and dad. It was shiny and brilliant! + +"Look, Jack! We got a medal for you, for all your hard work," said his mom. + +Jack couldn't believe it. He thanked his mom and dad and put the medal on the shelf. He was very happy. + +"I'm going to bake again tomorrow," said Jack. + +His mom and dad smiled and said, "That's great, Jack!" +Molly was playing with her doll in the park when she heard a meowing. She followed the sound and saw a little kitten stuck in a bush. The kitten had gotten one paw stuck in the branches. + +"Heeelp!" Called the kitten, but nobody was around. + +Molly thought for a moment. She put her arm around the bush and tried to muscle it apart. But the branches held tight. + +Molly was getting frustrated. She tried again and again but the branch wouldn't budge. + +Then Molly saw some scissors on the ground and had an idea. She picked up the scissors and cut the branch, then release the kitten. + +The little kitten thanked Molly with a purr and ran off, free at last. + +Molly smiled happily. She had helped the kitten and now it could be free. +Once upon a time there was a small farm. A cow, pig, and horse all lived there happily. One day, the farmer had a modern idea. He wanted to make a swing for the animals so they could have fun. He went to get a strong rope from the barn, but it wasn't long enough. So the farmer made a request for help. + +He asked the horse if he could borrow some more rope. The horse said yes and quickly ran to the barn. He returned with a long rope and handed it to the farmer. The farmer thanked the horse and started making the swing. + +When everything was ready, the farmer asked the cow to try it out. The cow was scared but the farmer told her it was safe and encouraged her to give it a try. The cow stepped onto the swing and slowly started swinging back and forth. She was having so much fun that she kept going higher and higher until the rope reached its limit. + +The farmer cheered for the cow, and the pig clapped his trotters. The animals were all so excited about the modern swing! From then on, the animals would go to the swing whenever they wanted fun. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His mama said it was time to polish his shoes. They were really scruffy. + +"Don't worry," said mama. "I'll help you." + +Mama found a brush and some polish. She was very gentle as she polished the shoes. + +The little boy smiled. + +"When I'm done, can we do a quiz?" he asked. + +Mama laughed. "Yes," she said. "We'll do a quiz afterwards." + +Later, when the little boy's shoes were shining, they sat down to do the quiz. It was lots of fun answering the questions together. + +In the end, the little boy was so proud of his polished shoes, and he was happy that he and mama had done the quiz together. +One day, Willie went to the library. He put his hand on the door and it felt cool. He wanted to go in but the door was locked. The librarian smiled at him and asked if he wanted to come in. Willie nodded yes. The librarian said the magic word: "unlock." + +Suddenly, the door opened and Willie walked into the library. The library was big and cozy. Willie found a book that was the perfect fit for him. He took it off the shelf and began to look through it, when the librarian came over. + +The librarian said, "Let's find a special spot to read it." He then took Willie to a cozy corner with two comfy chairs. Willie sat down and started to read his book. + +He read and read until it was time to go home. On the way out, the librarian said, "Thank you for visiting the library today, Willie. Come back soon!" And Willie smiled and said, "I will!" +Once upon a time there were two friends named Lucy and Cody. They lived far away from each other. Every day they would talk on the phone. + +One day Lucy told Cody she was sad. She said nobody would accept her. "That's not true," said Cody. "I accept you for who you are." + +Lucy smiled. Cody could tell she still didn't believe him. He thought for a moment, then said, "I know, let's go get ice cream." + +They went to the store and bought their favorite flavors. As they ate, Lucy said, "I have something to tell you." + +"What is it," said Cody. + +"I don't trust people," Lucy said. "I don't even trust myself. Sometimes it's hard to believe that people can love me." + +Cody smiled. He put his arm around her and said, "Don't worry. Real love is never fake. You can trust me, I'm your friend." + +Lucy smiled too. She was starting to accept how Cody felt about her. She felt a little better and the two of them went home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a big door. Tom wanted to open it. He tried pulling and pushing but it wouldn't budge. He tried other ways but it was still shut. Suddenly, he remembered something. He ran to get his key. He put the key in the hole and turning it slowly, he heard a click. He had unlocked the door! + +Tom opened the door and stepped inside. He found himself in a room full of toys. He was so excited! He looked around and saw a big box. He ran to it and opened it. It was full of blocks! But these blocks were different from the ones Tom already had. They were sparkling and clear! Tom was so happy. + +He started to build a tower but he couldn't make it very tall. Just then, a little voice said, "Let me help you!" Tom looked around but there was nobody in the room. Then he heard the voice again, "Look up here!" He did and saw a little bird perched on the window sill. + +The bird said, "I can make your towers really tall! I can even make houses and castles!" Tom was thrilled! He said, "Yes, please!" The bird picked up some blocks and flew up to the ceiling. Its wings moved fast, and soon the bird had made a fantastic castle. Tom was amazed. + +He thanked the bird, "You're so clever! Will you stay +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Ted and Bob. Ted was a little rabbit and Bob was a big bear. + +One day they were in the forest, when all of a sudden they heard a loud bang and then there was smoke everywhere. “Oh no!†started Ted, “We need to rush to safety!†+ +Bob agreed and they ran as fast as they could. But after they had gone a distance they began to not have enough oxygen to keep running. So they had to stop, Ted said “What will we do?†+ +Bob thought for a moment, then yelled “I know! We can take the bus!†+ +So they both ran to the bus stop and hopped on a bus. Soon enough, the bus started to move away from the smoke into the sunny land. + +They both cheered and thanked each other for being so successful. They said “We did it! We're safe!†and hugged each other tightly. + +The end. +Once there was a woman. She had a rough habit. Every day she would stop and think. + +One day, a little 3 year old boy came up to the woman. He asked her, "What are you thinking about?" + +The woman smiled and said, "I am thinking about how I can help people." + +The little boy smiled back and said, "That's a good thing! Can I help too?" + +The woman thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can help by being kind to others and listening to their stories. That is the best help of all." + +The little boy nodded and ran off happily. From that day on he was always kind to others and listened to their stories. Everyone was very happy! +Once there was a brave little frog. He lived in a swamp, and all his friends and family were there too. He was very proud of his home, even though the swamp was quite wet and smelly. + +One day, he decided to go exploring. He said goodbye to all his friends and hopped away. He hopped and hopped, until he came across a huge lake. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +The frog was about to jump in when he heard someone talking. It was a duck. The duck said: "I wouldn't jump in if I were you. This lake is really deep and dangerous." + +The frog thanked the duck for warning him and asked what he should do now. The duck said: "My pond isn't far. I can take you there and it's much safer than this lake." + +The frog agreed and hopped onto the duck's back. Together, they flew to the duck's pond. The frog enjoyed his time there and loved the view of the water. + +Eventually, the frog said goodbye to the duck and his pond. He thanked the duck and hopped back to his swamp. He was proud of his adventure and promised to never forget it. In the end, he was safe and happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Max and Lucy. + +Max had a big toy house which he loved to play with. One day, he was so happy to find Lucy at his door. + +When Max opened the door, he said "Hi, Lucy!" + +Lucy said "Hi, Max! Look what I have!" She opened a bag and showed Max a long strip of shiny ribbon. + +Max was so glad to see the beautiful ribbon. He took it and said he would put it in his house. + +Max and Lucy both went inside the house and Max proudly showed Lucy where he would put the ribbon - around his toy house. + +But then Max's naughty cat ran inside and jumped up onto the toy house. It started to destroy the ribbon by scratching and biting it. + +Max and Lucy were not happy. The ribbon was ruined and their fun was destroyed. + +But then Lucy had a great idea. They could put the ribbon onto the windows of Max's toy house. + +Max was so glad to hear this and the two of them worked together to put the strip onto the windows. + +When they finished, they stepped back to admire their work. It looked so pretty! + +Max was glad that he and Lucy were able to turn a bad thing into a good thing. +Max and Lucy high fived each other in celebration and +Once there was a little girl called Sarah and she loved to count things. One day Sarah went to the park with her mom and found a safe. She wanted to know what was inside, and her mom said she could count it. + +Sarah started counting and soon she noticed something was off. She was counting quickly, but too quickly to be safe. Sarah's mom noticed and said, "Slow down, Sarah. Being careless can be dangerous." + +Sarah nodded, and counted more cautiously. She reached the last number, 12, and opened the safe. Inside were all sorts of little treasures. Sarah was delighted, and thanked her mom for the reminder. She learned that day that counting carefully can be a lot of fun. +The sun shone brightly outside as Mike looked out his window. He liked to watch the birds and the squirrels scurry around in the backyard. Today, however, he noticed something even more interesting. In the distance, he could see a slingshot sticking out of the ground. +Mike raced outside and picked up the slingshot. He had read storybooks with characters who used slingshots, and he had always wanted to try it. + +So, Mike took a deep breath, and he pulled back as hard as he could on the slingshot. Then he let go and watched as the rock shot across the sky and landed in a tree. He smiled in excitement and ran back home to show his mom what he had done. + +"Mom, look! I shot the rock all the way across the sky," exclaimed Mike proudly. +His mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's so interesting! Now, you should be careful with that slingshot and only use it in our backyard, okay?" + +Mike nodded, and then he ran back outside to shoot the slingshot some more. He was so excited to learn something new and have some fun. He knew that today was going to be an interesting day! +Once there was a girl called Clare who loved to read books. Every day she would get out her favorite books and read them enthusiastically. + +One day, Clare's mom asked her to help with some work. "Can you help me with this work, Clare?" she asked. + +Clare was eager to help. She quickly put away her books and hopped off her chair. She was very enthusiastic. + +Together they worked hard, until the work was finished. When they were done, Clare's mom said "Well done, Clare. That was very helpful of you." + +Clare smiled and said "I'm happy to help. Anyway, can I read my books now, please?" + +Her mom smiled. "Of course you can, Clare. You can read as much as you like!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very curious. She always wanted to explore and learn about new things. + +One day, she found something very interesting - a bag of powder. She scooped some up and tasted it, and it was delicious! Her face lit up with excitement - she knew she wanted to record what this powder tasted like! + +She ran to find her mom, who was busy in the kitchen. "Mom, Mom!" she said. "I found a powder that tastes delicious!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's wonderful! Why don't you try to record what it tastes like?" + +The little girl thought for a moment, then ran off in search of paper, crayons and a pen. She quickly scribbled down some words and drew a picture of what the powder looked like. + +When she was finished, she thanked her mom and ran off, content that she had "recorded" the delicious powder. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy. He loved to swing in the park. Everyday he would go to the park and swing until he was very tired. + +One day, while he was swinging, he saw a very sad little girl. He called out to her, "Hey! What is wrong?" + +The little girl said, "I'm trying to find the exit, but I don't know which way to go." + +The happy little boy said, "I can help you! Let's look together." He took her hand and started walking away from the swing. + +The little girl said, "Why are you being so nice to me? You don't even know me." + +The happy little boy said, "Being nice is not selfish. I want to help you find the exit so you can go home." + +The little girl smiled, and after a few minutes of walking, they found the exit. + +The little girl said, "Thank you for being so kind and helping me find the exit. I'm so grateful!" And with that, the little girl went through the exit, and the happy little boy went back to the swings. +Sara was very excited. She was going to travel with her mom and dad to a very special place. They packed the car with all their bags, and then set off. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. + +As they drove, Sara kept looking out of the car window. She saw a bird fly by and a rabbit hopping around. Suddenly, rain started to fall. Sara asked her mom, "Why is there rain?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "The rain makes the earth happy and it helps the plants grow." + +The rain soon stopped and the sun came out once again. Sara looked around, the sky was a perfect shade of blue and the trees were so tall and green. They had finally arrived at the special place. It was Sara's favorite park! + +The family spent the afternoon playing and exploring. There were so many interesting animals, plants and birds to look at. They had the perfect day. By the end of the day, Sara was sure that traveling was the best thing ever. +Andy picked up a toy and started playing. He was so happy and excited to see the toy that he couldn't wait to touch it. He carefully grabbed it with his chubby fingers and felt the soft texture. + +But then he felt something funny. It was weak and crumbled in his hand. Andy frowned and said,"Mummy, this toy is weak." + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's okay my little one. We can pick a new one." + +Andy nodded as they walked to the toy store. He saw a bright, beautiful toy and he excitedly picked it up. He felt the strong and firm texture. + +Andy grinned and said, "I like this one!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Let's bring it home then!" + +Andy happily clapped his hands and looked forward to playing with his new toy. +Billy was playing in the park. He ran and ran until he could run no more. His Mommy said it was time to go. + +Billy was sad but he hopped into the car and they drove away. As they drove, he saw a big truck that was printing something. + +"Mommy, what is it doing?" asked Billy. + +"Oh, it is printing things," she said. + +"What is it printing?" he asked. + +"Palms," she replied. + +Billy wondered what that meant until he saw a man walking with his hands on his hips. “Mommy is the man printing palms?†he asked. + +Mommy laughed. "No, honey, he has palms," she said, pointing to his hands. "He is very alert to see that truck!" + +Billy smiled. He liked learning about palms. From then on, whenever he saw someone with their hands on their hips, he would say "Look, they have palms!" And Mommy would laugh. +Once there was a bright and shining star in the night sky. Its light was so attractive that everyone in the town stopped to look up at it. + +Suddenly, there was an loud rumble and the ground started shaking. Everyone watched in fear as the bright star began to rise higher and higher in the sky. + +“What’s happening?†asked one child. + +“There’s a threat,†said the Mayor. “It looks like the star is on its way to attack us. We must get ready!†+ +The town quickly prepared for battle, gathering weapons and making plans for defence. But when the star finally arrived, it was not what anyone expected. Instead of a frightening being, the star was friendly and welcoming. + +As it floated down towards the ground, it spoke in a soft, gentle voice. “I come in peace,†it said. “I only wanted to rise in the sky and bring you my light.†+ +Everyone was relieved and cheered with joy. The bright star had brought them a new, happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Wendy. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. Wendy had a special vest. It was made of soft, yellow fabric and it had buttons on the front. + +One day, Wendy wanted to play a game. She said to her mom, "I'm going to hide my vest and you have to find it!" So Wendy hid it in an unknown place. She giggled and waited for her mom. + +Mom called out, "Where did you hide it, Wendy?" But Wendy just said, "It's a secret!" Mom looked all around, but she couldn't find the vest. + +Finally, Wendy said, "Look under the bed!" Mom looked under the bed and there was the vest! She gasped and said, "Wendy, how did you know?" Wendy smiled and said, "It was an unknown secret!" +One day, Jack and Jill went outside to play. They were so excited when they saw the park! + +Jack said, "Let's play on the swings!" Jill was very envious, so Jack let her go first. + +Jill giggled as she went up and down the sky. She said, "Maybe tomorrow we can play here again!" + +Jack nodded in agreement. "Yes, let's come back tomorrow and play again. It will be a good day." + +Jill smiled. "I'm sure it will! I can't wait." + +Jack and Jill continued to play until the sun started to set. Then, they went home. They looked forward to coming back to the park the next day. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a unique present. He had found it in the forest, on a beautiful sunny day. He wrapped it up carefully and went to the house of his best friend, True. + +When he arrived, True was extremely excited. He opened the present and when he saw what it was he shouted with joy! He found a magical balloon! + +Just then, the wind began to blow and the balloon started to fly away! True tried to catch it, but it was too far away. He started to cry, but the old man just smiled. + +He said, "You are too late, but don't tear. You can keep your present here with me." Then the old man gave True a hug and said, "It's okay. I am sure you will find another balloon someday." + +True was very happy to hear this and smiled. He thanked the old man for understanding and they hugged one more time. True went home with a big smile on his face, happy to have such a unique present. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Rick. Rick was a very curious kid. He loved exploring and discovering new things. + +One day, Rick's mom and dad brought out a big box. They said, "Time to unpack!" Rick was excited. He helped his parents unpack the box. Inside, he saw something amazing: a delicious cake with white frosting and colourful sprinkles! + +Rick was so happy. He said, "Wow! May I have a finger?" + +His mom laughed. She said, "Sure, but only after dinner." + +So they had dinner, and then they all enjoyed a delicious finger of cake. It was so sweet and yummy. + +Rick said, "Thank you mom and dad for the yummy cake." + +His mom smiled and gave him a hug. She said, "You're welcome, sweetheart." +Sally walked down the hall with a bounce in her step. Everywhere she went, she was the most popular. + +As she passed a group of friends, they smiled and waved. “Hi Sally,†they said in unison. + +Sally grinned and waved back. “Hi,†she replied. + +Suddenly, Sally heard a funny sound. She stopped and listened. It was a voice that said, “Repeat, repeat.†+ +Sally looked around and saw an old lady. She was sitting in the corner, smiling at Sally. + +“What did you say?†Sally asked. + +The old lady laughed and said, “Repeat what you feel. If it’s good, it will come back to you.†+ +Sally smiled and said, “I’ll try.†+ +And every time she walked down the hall, Sally would repeat her friends’ smiles and waves. The more she repeated them, the more popular she became. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jess. She was three years old and very excited. One day, Jess wanted to go for a ride on her daddy's motorcycle. + +"Please daddy, can I ride your motorcycle?" asked Jess. + +"Okay, but you have to wear a helmet and it is very cold outside," replied her daddy. + +Jess quickly got dressed and put on her helmet. Then she hopped on the motorcycle with her daddy. He showed her how to hold onto him tight. The wind blew around them and it was very cold. + +They drove around for a while and it was lots of fun. Jess cheered with excitement. Soon it was time to go home and Jess said goodbye to her special motorcycle ride. + +Jess's daddy gave her a big hug and told her, "That was a great ride, now let's go home and get some hot chocolate!" +Once upon a time, there was a little orange squirrel. He scurried around the woods, searching for goodies to eat. One day, he came across a trap with some yummy snacks inside. He was so excited, but he knew he had to be careful so the trap wouldn't catch him too! + +The little orange squirrel tried to get the snacks out of the trap but nothing worked. He hopped and jumped, but nothing he did yielded results. Suddenly he got an idea. + +"Maybe I can get a friend to help me," he thought. + +So the squirrel hopped over to a nearby tree and asked a big brown bear for help. + +"Excuse me, Mr. Bear, could you help me please? I see some snacks in a trap but I can't get them out," said the squirrel. + +Mr. Bear looked at the trap and smiled. He picked up a big, sharp rock and smashed the trap open. The little orange squirrel was so excited! He thanked Mr. Bear and quickly grabbed the snacks. He filled up his belly with treats and scurried off back into the woods. + +The little orange squirrel was happy to have so many yummy snacks and even happier to have a new friend to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time there was a smelly rubber. It was so smelly everybody tried to stay away from it. + +One day the rubber said "Can somebody please play with me?" But nobody answered. + +So the rubber sighed and said to itself, "I guess there's nobody who wants to play with me". + +Just then, a little boy heard the rubber's voice. He liked the funny sound it made, so he approached it and said "Hi rubber, what do you want to do?" + +The rubber said, "I want to play games. I can shrink and grow, can you do that?" + +The little boy was excited. He said, "Yes! I can do that too." + +So the two of them played games together, shrinking and growing and having lots of fun. The smelly rubber was so happy that someone wanted to play with it. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who wanted to get to the top of the hill. He was very tired from all the fields he had to work, but he knew that if he hiked up the hill, he would be able to see the stars in the night sky. He started walking up the hill, but it was steep, and he kept slipping. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice say, “You can fly, if you want. Look up, and you’ll be able to rise to the top.†So, the farmer looked up and spread his arms out like a bird. He felt the wind against his face, and he started to fly. He flew all the way up to the top of the hill, and when he got there, he was so comfortable and relaxed. + +The farmer turned around and thanked the voice. But no one was there. The farmer smiled, knowing in his heart that it was the stars and the wind that had helped him rise. + +Then, the farmer looked up and saw a million stars in the night sky, and he knew that life was good. + +THE +Mama was anxious as she watched her three year old son playing pretend. He had a big mug in his hands, and was pretending to drink from it. + +“Pretend tea!†he said, a huge grin on his face. + +Mama smiled. “You’re so silly!†+ +The little boy laughed, “No, I’m pretending!†+ +Mama laughed too, then said, “Oh, I forget to tell you something. Grandma is coming to visit us!†+ +The little boy’s eyes went wide. “Grandma? Is she here now?†+ +Mama shook her head. “Not yet. But soon. She’ll be here tomorrow.†+ +The little boy smiled, but Mama could see he was a bit anxious. “Don’t worry,†Mama said. She gave him a big hug. “Grandma loves to play pretend too. You’ll have lots of fun together.†+ +The little boy smiled and hugged her back. Then he lifted his mug and said, “Let’s pretend Grandma is here now. Cheers!†+Once upon a time, there was an ancient clown. He had been around for ages, but not many people knew who he was. + +The clown was very lonely and he wanted someone to talk to. Each day, he went to the park to lean against the tree. He would stand there for hours, waiting for someone to come and keep him company. + +One day, a little girl saw him. She was only three years old, but she was brave enough to walk up to the clown. She looked up at him and said, "Will you be my friend?" + +The clown smiled. He nodded his head and said, "Yes, I would love to be your friend!" From then on, the ancient clown and the little girl were always together. They would lean against the tree and talk and laugh for hours. + +The clown and the little girl were the best of friends. They leaned on each other, just like the tree they leaned on. They stayed friends forever, until one day she had to move away. But the clown always thought of her, no matter how many years it was. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and loved to dress up. Every day, she would put on a pretty dress and a shiny bracelet. + +Today, Daisy wanted to make something special. She asked her mom if they could make a delicious pudding together. Her mom said yes, and they started to stir the creamy mixture. Daisy loved to watch the spoon go around and around in the pot. + +After a bit of stirring, Daisy put the pudding in the oven. Then she asked her mom if she could make a bracelet out of flowers. Daisy's mom said it was easy and showed her how to make a bracelet. + +Her mom said, "Look at all the pretty colors!" Soon Daisy had a beautiful bracelet made with pink and purple flowers. She couldn't wait to wear it around. + +The next day, Daisy wore the bracelet everywhere. She was very proud that she had made something so beautiful by herself. It was so fun to stir the pudding and make the bracelet! +Jack and Jill were walking through the park together. It was a sunny day, and the grass was so green. Suddenly, Jack spotted something bright and shiny. "Look Jill, what is that?" + +Jill stepped a little closer and saw a small, white lime sitting on the ground. "It must be a lime," said Jill. + +Jack smiled. He picked up the lime and gave it a little squeeze. The juice was so sweet. + +Just then, a tiny voice said "Hello". Jack was startled and looked around. A friendly little bird was perched on the tree above them. + +"Hi there," said Jack. "I'm Jack, and this is my friend Jill. It's very nice to meet you." + +The little bird sang a happy song. "I love limes," he said. + +Jill smiled. She took the lime from Jack and gave it to the bird. "Here you go," said Jill. "This one is for you." + +The bird thanked them and flew away, taking the lime with him. + +Jack and Jill waved goodbye, feeling happy and content. What a wonderful day it had been! +Once upon a time there was a family of four. They lived in a big house. One day, dad said it was time for a holiday. + +Mum and Dad packed the car in the morning. They got in, with the children in the back. + +The children looked out of the window. They saw lightning in the sky. "Wow!", they shouted. + +They drove for a long time until they stopped at a big house. Mum said it was very expensive. + +In the evening, the children stayed up late. They watched the lightning outside, and listened as it thundered. They were scared, but Dad said everything was ok. + +Mum said to the children, "Do you understand? We are here for a holiday". + +The children nodded. They felt excited and happy. They knew that here, everything was ok. +One bright day, Sam was excited to play in the park. He had his outfit on and was ready to go! Sam's mom took him to the park and they saw a tire glowing in the sun. Sam jumped out of mom's car, ran to the tire and said, "Mom, look! It's so shiny!" Mom smiled and said, "Yes, it looks like it's glowing in the sunlight." Sam jumped in the tire and spun around, clapping and laughing. He said, "This is so much fun!" Sam and his Mom spent hours playing in the park, running around and enjoying the beautiful day. + +At the end of the day, both of them were tired and happy. They smiled at each other and said, "Let's go home!" With big smiles on their faces, they drove away, still glowing from the fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a big figure. He was always very cheerful. He liked to wander around the garden, poking flowers and laughing. + +One day, a little girl came over to see him. She had a giant smile on her face. She was also very cheerful. + +The little girl wanted to play with him, so she gently poked him on the arm. "Hello, big figure," she said. + +The figure smiled. He was so delighted to be poked that he started to dance around. He jumped around the garden and let out a cheerful cry. + +The little girl laughed and started to dance too. She grabbed the figure's hand and they started twirling around the garden. + +The figure and the little girl had a wonderful time, spinning and playing together. They were laughing and having so much fun that they forgot all about time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named May. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. +One day May decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she was walking, she saw something shiny on the ground, so she bent down to take a closer look. +It was a magic stone! She picked it up in her hands and kept walking. +Suddenly she heard a voice. It said, "Be careful! That stone is very tough and if you don't watch your step you might slip!" She looked up and saw a tall old man with a long white beard standing next to her. +May was scared at first, but then she asked the old man, "What should I do?" +The man said, "Keep your head up, stay focused and walk slowly. Then you won't slip and you can keep the stone safe." +May thanked the man and did as he said. She kept her head up and walked slowly. When she arrived home she proudly showed her family the magic stone. They all laughed and were so proud of her. +May never forgot the advice the old man gave her and she always remembered to keep her head up and stay focused. +Once upon a time a little boy named Sam had a very special book. Inside the book was a picture of a square. The square had lots of little dots. + +Sam loved counting and he wanted to count all the dots. He looked really carefully at the square and started to count them out. + +Sam's mom came over to see how he was getting on. She said: "What are you counting?" + +Sam smiled proudly and said: "I'm counting all of the dots in the square!" + +His mom smiled and said: "That's very impressive! I'm so proud of you!" + +Sam couldn't believe it, he was so proud. He kept counting until he reached the very end and he had done it! + +Sam looked at his mom with a big smile on his face and said: "I did it! I counted all of the dots!" + +His mom smiled and said: "Well done, Sam! You're such a clever boy!" + +From that day on, Sam was so proud of himself and he was always counting shapes, dots and letters. +John was playing on the playground. He saw lots of cool patterns on the slides and swings. He started to run and giggle around, having lots of fun. + +Suddenly he felt something tickle his nose and he sneezed. + +"Bless you," said his mom with a smile. + +John smiled back and said, "Thanks mommy." + +John continued to play and explore the playground. Soon he found a very large and serious pattern. He was fascinated by it and enjoyed examining every part of it. He ran his hands along each curve and dipped his toes in each wave. + +John was so focused on the pattern that he didn't notice his nose tickling again--until he sneezed again! + +He covered his nose and said, "Oops!" + +His mom laughed and said, "It looks like someone's having a serious day!" John smiled and continued playing in the pattern. +Mum and Dad were walking in the park. It was sunny, and the birds were singing. Dad was carrying two big jugs. + +"What's inside those jugs?" asked Mum. + +"Lemonade," said Dad. "I'm going to pour some on the grass for the ants." + +"Lucky ants," said Mum, smiling. + +Dad poured the lemonade, and the ants came running up to drink. Mum and Dad laughed as they watched. Then Dad threw the empty jugs into the bin and they continued walking. + +Mum spotted a pillow lying on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. It was all blue, with white stars. + +"This pillow looks lucky!" said Mum. + +They decided to take it home, so Dad carried it back. When they got home, Dad put it on the sofa and said, "There! That's a nice place for it." + +Mum and Dad smiled. They looked at the lucky pillow and went to get ready for bed. +Mommy and Jacky were playing together in the living room. Mommy said, "Let's pretend that I'm a thief and try to steal something from you." + +Jacky looked up at her and got very excited. He giggled and said, "Ok, let's play!" + +Mommy put on a silly voice and said, "I'm a thief, and I'm going to take something from you!" She reached over and grabbed a toy airplane from his hands. + +Jacky gasped and said, "Oh no! That's mine!" He looked around to see if there was anything else he could use to stop her, but he didn't have anything. + +Suddenly, Mommy smiled and said, "I'm feeling very lucky today. Guess I'll keep it!" She handed it back to Jacky, who smiled and hugged his toy airplane tight. + +"Gosh, you're so lucky, Mommy!" Jacky said. + +"Yes, but I was only pretending," Mommy replied. "Let's not tell anyone though, or they might think I'm a real thief!" + +Jacky laughed and said, "You're right! Our secret!" +Ann was walking along the beach when she noticed a shiny scale on the sand. She was very excited and ran over to pick it up. "This scale is so attractive!" she said to her friend. + +Ann's friend suggested they put it back into the sea. Ann thought about it for a moment, but then decided she wanted to keep the scale, so she put it in her pocket. + +Ann's friend warned her that she would regret not putting it back, and he was right. A few days later, Ann went back to the beach, but the scale was nowhere to be found. She realized she should have put it back into the sea and regretted her decision. + +"I should have listened to you," said Ann sadly. "Next time I will put it back into the sea and make sure all the sea creatures are safe." Her friend nodded and gave her a hug. +Once upon a time there was a big, huge vase that belonged to Jill. Every day, Jill would wash it and make it sparkly and clean. + +One day, Jill said to her mom, "I want to take my big, huge vase to the park and show everyone!" Her mom said, "That's a great idea, but first you need to wash it one more time. It needs to be extra clean." + +Jill was very excited and started to quickly wash her vase. She used a big sponge and lots of soap and made the vase look almost brand new. + +Then, she took it to the park. Everyone was so amazed and couldn't believe how big and bright it was! They all said, "Wow! What a huge, sparkly vase!" + +Jill smiled from ear to ear. She was so proud of her enormous vase. She knew that she would never forget the day she took it to the park and washed it clean. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to create something special. +So she decided to do yoga every morning to start each day with positive energy. +She was so grateful for the little moments of peace yoga gave her. + +One day, a new friend came to visit her. She told her friend all about her yoga practice. +"Why do you do it?" asked the friend. +"It makes me feel wonderful. I'm so happy and calm when I do yoga," she said. + +The friend was fascinated and wanted to learn more. So she and the girl went outside and started to practice the yoga poses together. + +At the end of the session the friend said,"This is so much fun. I'm so grateful for all the awesome things I can create!" +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, it's happy and lovely, isn't it? Let's do it again soon!" +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very obedient. He always listened to his parents. One day his mom asked him to clean his room. + +Tom said, "Yes, Mama." + +Tom went to his room and grabbed a broom. He swept under the bed, around the table, and in every corner. + +When he was finished, he asked his mom, "Is it clean?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. That was very obedient of you. You did a great job!" + +Tom smiled proudly. He knew that his mom was happy with him. +One day, Anna and her mom took a bus. Anna was very excited to ride the bus. + +"Mom, what is this we ride today?" asked Anna. + +"It's a bus, sweetie. It can take us from place to place," her mom said. + +The bus was big and tall. Anna looked out the window to see the houses and trees passing by. + +At the end of the bus ride, Anna's mom said, "Let's get out of the bus and go eat lunch in the park. + +When Anna and her mom got to the park, a man was playing guitar. The music was beautiful and Anna loved listening to it. + +Anna's mom said, "Let's have a dance. I'll teach you some moves." + +Though Anna was clumsy, she followed her mom's steps and learned to dance. + +Anna and her mom danced and laughed until lunch time. + +It was a happy day for Anna. She learned a lot from her mom that day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl called Ella. She liked jumping and kicking things. + +One day, Ella was running around in her big garden wearing her favourite bright blue bathrobe. She saw a ball and decided to kick it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Ella! Stop kicking that ball!" Her Mama was standing in the doorway, looking at her in surprise. + +Ella looked down, but then smiled at her Mama. "But Mama, I was having so much fun!" + +Mama shook her head and said, "Well, you should find another way to have fun. Maybe you can go and braid my hair?" + +Ella smiled and said, "Can I wear my bathrobe? I love it!" + +Mama laughed and said, "Yes, of course you can! Now come on, let's go and start braiding my hair." + +Ella happily followed her Mama, feeling very lively. She knew that she didn't need to kick things to have fun. +One day, John and his mom went for a walk in the park. John saw a vendor selling ice cream and was very excited. His mom smiled and said, "Let's stretch our legs for a bit and then we can buy an ice cream for you". They walked around the park, admiring the tall trees and colourful flowers. + +When they got to the vendor, John was so happy! The vendor asked, "What flavour would you like, young man?" John looked at all the flavours and said, "Vanilla, please!" The vendor smiled and gave John a thoughtful look. He said, "You know, I have a special offer today. If you buy one, you get a second one for free!" + +John's mom was so surprised and thankful. She said, "Oh, thank you, that is very kind of you!" +John happily took the two ice creams and they enjoyed them while walking back home. He kept them both, even though he knew he could not eat them right away, because he was so excited to have a special treat. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sarah. She was only 3 years old, but she already loved to play. + +One day, Sarah was outside when she saw something weird. It was a big hoop! Sarah wanted to play with it, so she tried to snap the hoop. She tried and tried, but she just couldn't do it. + +Just then, Sarah heard a voice. "Come on, Sarah. Give it a bigger snap!" It was Sarah's mom. + +Sarah said, "I can't snap it!" + +Her mom replied, "Just try one more time. I bet you can do it!" + +So Sarah tried one more time and, snap! She did it! The hoop was around Sarah and she was so happy! She ran around and around, hopping through the hoop. + +Sarah smiled and thanked her mom. "I knew you could do it," said her mom. + +Sarah had lots of fun playing with the hoop and couldn't believe that she snapped it. It was so weird but so much fun! +Mumma was in the kitchen. She took out a spoon from the drawer. She used it to measure some sugar. But then she saw something. + +Mumma looked at the spoon and said, "Oh no! Who has been using my spoon again?" + +The little girl felt guilty and said, "Me Mumma. I used it to measure the sugar." + +Mumma smiled and said, "It's ok. Did you measure the right amount of sugar?" + +The little girl nodded and said, "Yes, I measured it correctly." + +Mumma said, "Good job. Now put the spoon back in the drawer." + +The little girl put the spoon back in the drawer and gave Mumma a big smile. Mumma was happy. She said, "Thank you for measuring the sugar correctly!" + +The little girl was happy too. She had used the spoon correctly and made Mumma proud. +It was a bright and sunny day when Bob hopped in his car and drove down the street. He drove very fast and onlookers couldn't help but watch him go by. He was having so much fun, shaking his head and singing along to the radio. + +Suddenly, he spotted something in the road. It was a little kitty! He stopped the car, hopping out to take a look. The kitty had a blank stare and its fur was dull. + +"Hi there, little one," said Bob. + +The kitty just wagged its tail in response. Bob knew he couldn't leave it there, so he quickly opened the door and gestured for the kitty to come in. The kitty hopped in, batting an eye and curling up in the passenger seat. + +Bob laughed and then gave the kitty a wink. He started driving again and the kitty got comfy. It was the start of a new adventure for Bob and the little kitty. +One day Mum and Dad decided to go on a fancy adventure. First they went to the park. Mum wanted to push Dad on the swing, but he wanted to go on the slide. Both were happy with the result so they kept playing. + +Next, they went on a walk in the woods. Dad wanted to run around, but Mum wanted to look for pretty flowers to pick. Eventually, Mum spotted a big yellow one, which Dad thought was very fancy. + +On the way home, they stopped at the ice-cream shop. Dad said, “This is the best part of our adventure.†Mum asked, “What flavour do you want?†So Dad chose mint, and Mum chose strawberry. + +They finished their adventure with big smiles on their faces, happy with the result. +Lilly was a young girl with a big heart. She was always happy and loved to play. One day, she decided to go outside and have some fun with her mittens. She put them on and rushed outside. + +Lilly saw a snowman and felt tempted to give him a big squeeze. She hugged the snowman tight, but it was too tough! She giggled and tried again. She squeezed harder, but still, the snowman didn't move. + +Lilly said "Why won't you move, snowman?" The snowman replied "My body is made from tough snow. You have to squeeze me really hard to make me budge!" Lilly gave him an extra tight squeeze, and sure enough, she made him move! She was so happy and laughed with glee. + +Lilly had a wonderful time playing with her mittens and the snowman. She made sure to give him an extra tight squeeze before saying goodbye. +Daddy wanted Lucy to eat her tuna but she said no. She loved carrots and refused to try tuna. Daddy said she only needed to have one bite and he kept insisting. Lucy started to get upset. "I don't like tuna," she said. Daddy said he believed her but insisted she must try it anyway. + +Lucy began to cry, she did not want to try the tuna. She wanted a carrot instead. Daddy said he could not give her a carrot if she did not try the tuna. + +Lucy was upset for a long time. After much insisting from Daddy, finally she agreed to try the tuna. She gave it a serious look and then took one tiny bite. Lucy was surprised. It was tasty! She finished the tuna and said she wanted more. Daddy smiled; he was happy that Lucy tried the tuna and liked it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. He was very tired and wanted to rest. + +Billy saw a nice, tidy nest in a light filled tree. He flew there and said happily, "This is the perfect place for me to rest!" + +When he settled in the nest, he noticed a light twinkling in the branches. Billy thought it was very pretty. He flew closer and saw a little fairy. + +Billy said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The fairy smiled and said, "I am here to keep your nest nice and tidy. You can rest easy here, Billy." + +Billy was so relieved and said, "Thank you! Now I can rest peacefully." + +So Billy spent the rest of the day snuggling in his tidy nest, warmed by the light of the twinkling fairy. And he rested happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Annie who wanted dessert after dinner. She asked her mum for a dessert, but her mum said no. Annie begged and pleaded, but her mum said she wasn't allowed. + +Annie was very sad but then her big brother came to the rescue. He insisted that Annie should have a dessert. “It's not fair,†he said. “Annie should have one too!†+ +Annie's mum thought for a moment and then agreed. She got out a smelly cake from the cupboard and Annie was very excited. She hugged her big brother and thanked him for being so kind. + +They ate the cake and Annie was very happy. “It was delicious,†she said, licking her lips. + +They all hugged and laughed, and Annie knew she was so lucky to have such a wonderful big brother. They all hoped for many more desserts to come. +John and Suzy were good friends. Every day they would go out to the playground to play together. + +John said to Suzy, "Let's share something fun!" + +Suzy replied, "Yes, let's!" + +John pointed to the sky and said, "We could share the flies. They look so cool up there!" + +Suzy said, "Yes, let's share the flies! They look so fun flying in the sky!" + +John said, "But be careful, some of the flies can be dangerous." + +Suzy looked around. She saw many different kinds of flies and some of them looked very big and strong. + +So, John and Suzy only shared the tiny, harmless flies. They laughed and watched the little flies flit around in the sky. + +John said, "That was so fun! We should share again tomorrow!" + +Suzy replied, "Yes, let's!" +One day, a lady was walking down the street when she saw a birdcage. She liked it very much so she decided to buy it. She took it home and put it in her room. + +The lady called for her son. He came running into the room. She pointed to the birdcage and said, 'Look! Isn't it nice?" + +The son looked at the birdcage. It was hard and had small doors. He asked, "What is it?" + +The lady laughed. "It's a birdcage. I bought it to keep birds in it," she said. She showed her son how to open the doors. + +The son was very excited. He said, "Let's get some birds!" + +The lady smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea. We'll go and buy some birds tomorrow." + +The son was happy and he smiled. He went back to playing with his toys. + +The next day, they went to the store and bought two birds. They brought them home and put them in the birdcage. The birds were happy in their new home. + +The lady and her son watched the birds for hours. They were happy to have them in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. He was feeling anxious as he wanted to do well at the event he was going to. + +He decided to weigh himself so he could decide if he needed to practice more and get better. He stepped on the scales and saw the numbers counting up. He was puzzled at first and he asked his mom, "What does this mean?" + +His mom smiled and said, "This is showing you how heavy you are. If you want to do better at the event tomorrow, you need to be lighter." + +The little bear was surprised, but he understood. He thought carefully and decided that he could practice and work hard to get lighter. + +The next day, the little bear felt more confident as he weighed himself again. The number on the scales was lower - this meant he had done well! + +The little bear entered the event with a smile and felt proud of himself for his hard work. He enjoyed himself and he came out of the event beaming with happiness. + +The little bear knew that practice and hard work had paid off! +Once upon a time there was a pot. The pot was upset because the other pots did not want to share. They were all being very selfish. + +The pot asked, "Will you please share?" + +The other pots disagreed. + +"No, we will not share," one pot said. + +The pot went away feeling sad and alone. Then suddenly, a girl appeared. She saw the pot and said, "Do not worry, I will help you." + +She offered to share some of her food with the pot. The pot was so happy to have a friend. + +The other pots disagreed with the girl, but she said, "It's okay, everyone deserves to have a friend and be happy." + +The pot was so thankful for the girl's kindness. From then on, the pot made sure to share its food with other pots, so that everyone could also be happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was feeling very anxious and wanted to escape from the room she was in. She found a map and decided to follow it and explore the world. + +Emily looked at the map and saw a big green mountain. She was so excited and couldn't wait to go there! + +She said to her dad, “Can we go to the mountain, please?†+ +Her dad nodded and said, “Yes, but you have to be careful, okay?†+ +Emily cheered as she and her dad set off on an adventure. They walked, they rode, they flew through the sky. + +Finally, they reached the peak of the green mountain! Emily was so happy that she'd escaped her room. She danced around in joy and enjoyed all the sights. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Jenny. She loved to explore her neighborhood and find new friends to play with. + +One day, Jenny was playing in the park when she heard a funny sound coming from behind the bushes. Curious, she stopped and listened. She heard a voice coming from the bushes. + +Jenny was brave, so she walked up to the bushes and said, "Hello? Is someone there?" + +The voice answered, "Yes! It's me, Ricky. I'm stuck in this bush." + +Jenny smiled and asked, "How did you get there?" + +Ricky explained, "My phone fell out of my pocket and I had to reach in to grab it. But I'm stuck now!" + +Jenny thought for a moment and then said, "I know! I'll call for help." + +So Jenny pulled out her own phone and called her mom. Jenny's mom was very brave and came to help. She was able to help Ricky get out of the bush safely. + +Afterwards, Jenny and Ricky became best friends. They spent lots of time together, playing and exploring the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Jack and Jill. They were playing in the garden. Jack had a big cookie in his hands and Jill wanted it. She said to Jack "Give me the cookie!" + +Jack refused. He said "No. This is my cookie. You can't have it!" + +Jill got so angry that she slapped Jack. Jack was very strong, so the slap didn't hurt him. He said "Don't do that again!" + +Jill was so sad that Jack wouldn't give her the cookie. She started to cry. + +Jack felt bad for Jill. He then said "OK, here you go. You can have the cookie." + +Jill was so happy! She stopped crying, hugged Jack and said "Thank you!" + +Jack was happy too. He was proud that he used his strength to do something nice. They both laughed and enjoyed the cookie together. +Molly grabbed her toy car and zoomed around the room. She was feeling very enthusiastic! Suddenly, the car began to reverse and bumped into a figure that Molly had never seen before. + +"Who are you?" asked Molly curiously as she tilted her head to one side. + +The figure giggled and said "I'm a magician! I can do lots of magical things. Today, I'm here to do an amazing trick!" + +Molly gasped in delight and started to clap her hands together, eager to see what the magician could do. + +The magician waved his wand and suddenly, the toy car that Molly had been playing with started to move in reverse! Molly couldn't believe her eyes. However, it only stayed reversed for a few seconds before it stopped once again, and the magician made one last bow before they said goodbye. + +Molly was so excited to have seen a real-life magician! From that day on, whenever she saw something that reversed, she thought of the enthusiastic magician and smiled. +Once there was a bald man who loved to jog. Every morning, he would put on his bright blue running shoes and go for a jog in the park. One morning while he was jogging he saw something strange. It was a ghost! + +The man stopped in his tracks and stared at the ghost. He was so scared he couldn't move. The ghost floated over to him and said, "Why are you scared? I'm just a friendly ghost." + +The bald man replied, "I'm scared because I've never seen a ghost before." + +The ghost laughed and said, "You don't need to be scared. I'm here to bring you luck. Now go on, keep jogging and have a great day!" + +The bald man thanked the ghost, and off he jogged. He felt much better knowing the friendly ghost was there to bring him luck. +Once upon a time there was a special flower named Fred. Fred was very special because he was the only flower in the garden that bloomed every day. Fred loved blooming and showing his colors to the world. + +One day, Fred started to feel very lonely. He wanted a place to call home so he could rest when he got tired of blooming. He decided to look around the garden to find a home. + +As the sun started to set, Fred met a butterfly in the flowerbed. The butterfly said, "Hey, Fred! Are you looking for a home? I can help you! I know a great spot in the garden!" + +The butterfly led Fred to a special spot where other flowers had bloomed earlier in the day. Fred felt so happy and excited to be in that spot. He could feel the sun on his petals, and the wind rustling his leaves. + +The flowers around Fred were so competitive. Every day they tried to outbloom each other. Fred found his spot and decided he would bloom as hard as he could to be the best flower in the garden. + +Every day Fred bloomed proudly. He was so happy to have found a home and to be part of the competitive garden of flowers. Fred loved blooming in the garden and showing off his colors to the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her stuffed animals. One day, she decided to be a fox. She put on her fox hat and ran around the house. + +As she was running, she saw a real fox outside. It was dark, but the moon was so bright that it made everything look light. The fox looked at Lily and Lily looked at the fox. They both pretended to be friends. + +Lily went outside and played with the fox. They ran around and had so much fun. When it was time for Lily to go inside, she said goodbye to the fox and pretended to give it a hug. From that day on, Lily always pretended to be a fox when she played with her stuffed animals. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a little lizard in her garden. The lizard was green and had a long tail. + +Lily was so happy to see the lizard. She wanted to be its friend. She was very generous and gave the lizard some water to drink. The lizard was very thirsty and drank it all up. + +Lily told the lizard to be careful and not get hurt. She said, "Please mind yourself, little lizard." The lizard was happy to have a new friend like Lily. They played together every day in the garden. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Spot had a troubled paw. He couldn't walk or run like he used to. His owner, a kind girl named Lily, saw that Spot was sad and knew she had to help him. She took Spot to the vet and the vet said that Spot needed to wash his paw every day. + +So, every day, Lily helped Spot wash his paw with soap and water. Spot didn't like it at first, but soon he realized it made his paw feel better. Slowly but surely, Spot's paw began to heal and he could run and play again. + +Spot was so happy and grateful to Lily for helping him. He licked her face and wagged his tail to show her how much he loved her. From that day on, Spot made sure to always keep his paw clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her dad. One day, Lily's dad forgot his fishing rod at home. So, Lily said, "Daddy, you can borrow my pink fishing rod." Her dad was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." + +They went to the lake and found a calm spot to fish. Lily's dad used her pink fishing rod and caught a big fish. Lily was so happy and said, "Daddy, you can keep the fish. I just wanted to help you catch it." Her dad was proud of her and said, "You are the best fishing buddy I could ever ask for." From that day on, they always brought both their fishing rods and had fun catching fish together. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat acorns. He would crawl up the trees to find the best ones. + +One day, Sammy saw a bright red acorn on the ground. He was so excited to eat it, but then he saw another squirrel, named Sally, coming towards him. Sally also wanted the acorn. + +Sammy and Sally started to argue about who should have the acorn. They both wanted it so much! But then, they realized that they could share it. They both took a little bite and it was the best acorn they had ever tasted. + +From that day on, Sammy and Sally were friends and they would crawl up the trees together to find the best acorns. They learned that sharing is always better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the colorful flowers in his garden. One day, Benny's friends asked him to go on a tour of the forest. Benny was excited to see new things and meet new friends. + +During their tour, they met a sad squirrel who had lost his acorns. Benny and his friends helped the squirrel find his acorns and they all became friends. Benny learned that helping others can make them happy and make you happy too. + +From that day on, Benny made sure to always help others and spread happiness wherever he went. And he continued to bounce around in his colorful garden, knowing that kindness is the most colorful thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to smell pretty things like flowers and perfume. One day, her mom received a package in the mail. It was a bottle of perfume from her aunt. Lily's mom loved the perfume and sprayed it all over herself. + +Lily wanted to smell the perfume too, but her mom said she was too young. Lily felt sad and jealous. She wanted to be lucky like her mom and receive pretty things too. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the park. While they were playing, they found a four-leaf clover. Lily's mom said finding a four-leaf clover was lucky. Lily felt happy and lucky too. She realized that receiving pretty things wasn't the only way to be lucky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to dance. He would often wiggle and jump around to the music on the radio. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a jazz concert. The music was so fun and Timmy couldn't stop moving his feet. + +As they were leaving, Timmy saw a man playing a big saxophone. He thought it was so cool and wanted to learn how to play too. His mom said they could look into it and see if it would fit into their schedule. + +After a few weeks, Timmy started taking saxophone lessons. He practiced every day and soon became really good. His friends at school thought it was so cool and started asking him to play for them. Jazz music became really popular among his friends and they would all dance together whenever Timmy played his saxophone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a graceful aunt named Rose who loved to dance. One day, Lily went to visit her aunt and saw her dancing in the living room. + +Lily asked, "Aunt Rose, can I dance with you?" + +"Of course, my dear," Aunt Rose replied. + +As they danced together, Lily questioned, "Aunt Rose, how do you dance so gracefully?" + +Aunt Rose smiled and said, "I practice a lot and listen to the music." + +Lily loved dancing with her aunt and they danced together until it was time for Lily to go home. She hugged her aunt and said, "Thank you for dancing with me, Aunt Rose. You are the best dancer in the world!" +Once upon a time, there was a purple cow named Betsy. Betsy lived in a big field with lots of other cows. One day, Betsy saw a little girl walking by the field. + +"Hello there!" Betsy shouted to the little girl. + +The little girl was surprised to hear a cow talking, but she was happy to make a new friend. + +"Hi, Betsy! You're a pretty purple cow," the little girl said. + +"Thank you!" Betsy mooed happily. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Lily," the little girl replied. + +Betsy and Lily talked for a long time, and they became the best of friends. From that day on, Betsy would always shout out to Lily whenever she walked by the field. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends found a big box of cocoa. They all wanted to have it, but they didn't know how to share it. They decided to have a race to see who would get the cocoa. + +The race was very competitive. Benny ran as fast as he could, but his friend Lily was faster. She won the race and got the cocoa. Benny was sad that he didn't win. He went to his burrow and buried himself in the ground. + +His friends came to find him and saw that he was buried. They dug him up and asked him why he was sad. Benny told them that he wanted to win the race and get the cocoa. His friends felt bad and shared the cocoa with him. Benny was happy again and they all enjoyed the cocoa together. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there was a crocodile. The crocodile was enormous! It liked to swim in the river and eat fish. + +One day, a man came jogging by the river. The man saw the crocodile and got scared. He ran away as fast as he could. The crocodile watched the man jog away. + +The next day, the man came jogging by the river again. The crocodile remembered the man from the day before. But this time, the man had a plan. He brought a big stick with him. When he saw the crocodile, he hit it with the stick. The crocodile was scared and swam away. From then on, the man could jog by the river without being afraid of the enormous crocodile. +Once upon a time, there was a little furry bunny named Bun. Bun loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Bun and his friends saw a big billboard with a picture of a carrot on it. They all got very excited and decided to go find the carrot. + +As they were hopping along, they met a mean fox. The fox said, "What are you doing here? That carrot belongs to me!" Bun and his friends were scared and tried to run away, but the fox caught up with them. "I'm going to eat you all up!" said the fox. + +Bun and his friends were very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Bun had an idea. He said to the fox, "Wait! We can help you get more carrots if you don't eat us." The fox thought about it and agreed. But as they were walking, the fox spotted a big juicy rabbit and forgot all about the deal. Bun and his friends were very sad that they had been tricked, and they never saw the carrot on the billboard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a flashlight that he loved very much. He would take it everywhere he went. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. But when it was time to go home, Timmy realized he had lost his flashlight. + +"Mommy, where is my flashlight? It belongs to me!" Timmy said. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. We can't find it. Maybe we can come back tomorrow and look for it," his mommy replied. + +The next day, Timmy and his mommy went back to the park to look for the flashlight. They searched high and low, but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, they saw a disgusting smell coming from the bushes. They went to investigate and found Timmy's flashlight covered in mud and yucky things. + +Timmy was sad that his flashlight was ruined. "It's disgusting!" he said. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. Maybe we can get you a new one," his mommy said. + +Timmy was still sad as they walked home. He missed his old flashlight that he loved so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a fashion store. There were so many beautiful dresses and shoes to choose from. Lily picked out a pink dress with sparkly shoes. + +When they got home, Lily's little brother accidentally spilled juice on her new dress. He felt sorry and said, "I didn't mean to do it." Lily forgave him and they cleaned the dress together. She still looked pretty in her pink dress and sparkly shoes. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and say sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bunny named Peter. Peter loved to play outside in the grass and collect leaves. One day, while he was playing, he found a big leaf that he really liked. He decided to whistle a happy tune while he played with his new leaf. + +As he was playing, he saw a little bird who looked sad. Peter hopped over to the bird and asked what was wrong. The bird said that he couldn't whistle like Peter could. Peter smiled and said, "That's okay, everyone whistles in their own way. Listen to me whistle, and maybe you can learn!" + +So Peter whistled his happy tune again, and the little bird listened carefully. After a few tries, the bird was able to whistle too! He was so happy and grateful to Peter for being so kind and teaching him how to whistle. From that day on, the two friends played together and whistled happy tunes all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted to see a goose. One day, her parents took her to the park where they saw a goose walking around. Lily was very excited and ran towards the goose to say hello. + +But when she got closer, the goose started flapping its wings and making loud noises. Lily felt uncomfortable and scared. Her parents told her to stay away from the goose and not to bother it. + +Lily learned that even though she was excited to see a goose, it's important to respect animals and keep a safe distance. From then on, she loved watching animals from afar and never made them feel uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress that she loved to wear. One day, while she was playing outside, her dress got caught on a cord and it ripped. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her friend, Tommy, saw that she was upset and asked what happened. Lily explained what had happened and Tommy offered to help. He said, "Don't worry, I'll support you. Let's go ask my mom if she can fix it." + +Tommy's mom was happy to help and fixed Lily's dress. Lily was so grateful and thanked Tommy and his mom. From that day on, Lily and Tommy were even better friends because they supported each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing basketball outside. The basketball was bright orange and bounced high in the air. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Johnny said, "I want to try to dunk the basketball!" Timmy said, "Okay, go ahead and try!" Johnny ran towards the basketball hoop and jumped up high. He grabbed onto the rim and tried to dunk the basketball. But then, the basketball started to turn in the air and it hit Johnny on the head! + +Timmy and his friends all laughed and Johnny said, "Ouch! That basketball is too bright!" They all had fun playing basketball together and decided to take a break and have some juice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He was very intelligent and knew how to get food. One day, he saw a knife in the forest. He was curious and wanted to play with it. But his mother urged him not to touch it. + +The fox didn't listen and picked up the knife. He played with it and accidentally cut himself. He cried out in pain and his mother rushed to his side. She tried to help him, but it was too late. The cut was too deep and the fox died. + +From that day on, the mother fox always urged her children to be careful and not to touch dangerous things they find in the forest. They remembered what happened to their brother and never touched a knife again. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Spot. Spot had a pretty red collar that fit him just right. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park with his owner. While they were walking, Spot saw a squirrel up in a tree. Spot barked and barked, but the squirrel wouldn't come down. Spot's owner saw him barking and knew what Spot wanted. Spot requested that his owner pick him up so he could get a closer look at the squirrel. His owner picked him up and Spot was very happy. After a while, they continued their walk and Spot's collar still fit him just right. The end. +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 clean up her room. But Lily refused to do it. She wanted to keep playing with her toys. + +Her mom explained to her that if she didn't clean up her room, it would create a lot of waste and make the room messy. But Lily didn't understand what waste meant. So her mom showed her a picture of a garbage dump and explained that it was a place where all the waste went. + +Lily was surprised and promised to clean up her room. As she was cleaning, she found an old toy that was broken and couldn't be fixed. She wanted to throw it away, but her dad told her not to waste it. He said they could donate it to someone who could fix it. + +Lily was happy to hear that and learned that it's important not to be deaf to the needs of others. She felt proud of herself for cleaning up her room and doing something good for someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a village. One day, Lily woke up early and saw that the sun was starting to rise. She was so happy to see the sun rise because it meant that it was going to be a beautiful day. + +Lily decided to go for a walk around the village. As she walked, she saw that the ground was wet from the rain that fell the night before. She didn't want to get her shoes wet, so she walked carefully. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend Timmy. "Hi Timmy," said Lily. "What are you doing today?" "I'm going to the park," said Timmy. "Do you want to come with me?" "Yes, please!" said Lily. They walked together to the park and had a lot of fun playing on the swings and the slide. + +When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Timmy and went back to her house. She was tired but happy from her fun day in the village. She went to bed early, excited to see the sun rise again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom suggested that they go for a walk outside. Timmy was excited and ran to get his shoes on. + +As they walked, Timmy noticed how quiet it was outside. "Mommy, why is it so quiet?" he asked. "That's because there's a special kind of quiet called silence," his mom explained. "It's when there's no noise around us." + +Timmy looked around and listened carefully. He could hear the birds chirping and the leaves rustling in the wind. "I like the silence," he said. "It makes me feel peaceful." + +As they continued their walk, the sun started to set and the sky turned a beautiful light orange color. "Look at the pretty light," Timmy said, pointing up. "It's so pretty." + +His mom smiled and agreed. "Yes, it is. And it's a reminder that even when things seem dark, there's always a little bit of light shining through." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her purple dress and play with her shiny jewels. One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They were playing with a ball when suddenly, the ball went over the fence and fell into a neighbor's yard. + +Lily's friends wanted to climb the fence and get the ball, but Lily knew it was wrong to go into someone else's yard without permission. She told her friends that they should ask the neighbor for help. The neighbor was kind and helped them get the ball back. + +After that day, Lily learned that it's important to respect other people's property and to always do the right thing. She also learned that sometimes it's better to ask for help than to try to do things on your own. Lily was happy that she was able to separate right from wrong and keep her jewels shining bright. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a white reindeer running through the forest. She wanted to catch it and make friends with it. + +Lily ran after the reindeer, but it was too fast. She stopped and said, "Reindeer, wait for me! I want to be your friend." The reindeer stopped and turned around. It looked at Lily with big, brown eyes. + +Lily slowly walked towards the reindeer and held out her hand. The reindeer sniffed her hand and then licked it. Lily giggled and said, "You're so soft and cuddly. Can I catch you and take you home with me?" The reindeer shook its head and said, "No, I have to go back to my family. But we can play together another day." And with that, the reindeer ran away. Lily smiled and said, "I can't wait to play with my new friend again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. One day, her friend came over to play. Lily wanted to keep the toy all to herself, but her mom told her it's important to share. So, Lily decided to let her friend play with the toy too. They had so much fun together! + +Later on, Lily had to go to the toilet. She asked her friend to come with her because she didn't want to be alone. Her friend said yes and they went together. Lily felt much better with her friend there. + +After playing and going to the toilet, Lily and her friend decided to have a snack. They shared some cookies and juice. It was a successful playdate because they had fun, helped each other, and shared their things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things. One day, she decided to design a special house for a pigeon. She drew a picture of a cozy little house with a soft bed and lots of seeds to eat. + +As she was walking outside, she saw a pigeon flying around. The pigeon looked hungry and tired. Lily decided to show the pigeon her drawing and invited it to come live in the house she had designed. The pigeon happily agreed and flew into the little house. + +But then, the pigeon started to act rude. It would peck at Lily's hand when she tried to give it seeds and would make a mess in the house. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to talk to her mom about it and they came up with a plan to teach the pigeon how to behave nicely. + +After a few days of training, the pigeon learned to be polite and kind. Lily was happy to have a new friend and the pigeon was happy to have a warm and cozy home. From that day on, they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog, he always stayed by Timmy's side. + +One day, Timmy was drinking his juice when he accidentally pushed the glass off the table. The glass fell and broke into many pieces. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked, "What happened?" + +Timmy replied, "I pushed my juice and it broke." + +Max barked and wagged his tail, trying to cheer Timmy up. Timmy smiled and hugged Max, grateful for his loyal companion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends, but they didn't want to play with her. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +As she was crying, an old lady came to her and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that her friends didn't want to play with her. The old lady gave her a word of advice and said, "It's okay to be scared, but don't let it stop you from making new friends." + +Lily wiped her tears and decided to go play with some other kids. She was still scared, but she didn't let that stop her. She made new friends and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to cry when she's sad, but she shouldn't let it stop her from making new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big orchard to pick some yummy peaches. Lily picked the biggest peach she could find and took a big bite. It was so juicy and sweet! + +As they walked through the orchard, they saw a little bunny hopping around. Lily wanted to hug the bunny, but mommy said they needed to be careful not to scare it. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big, adventurous dog running towards them. The dog was so excited to see them that it jumped up and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily giggled and hugged the dog back. They all sat down and shared the peach, enjoying their fun adventure together. From that day on, whenever they went on an adventure, they always brought a juicy peach to share and looked for new friends to hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite cushion that she loved to rub against her face when she was sleepy. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "Are you sleepy, Lily?" Lily rubbed her eyes and nodded her head. + +Her mom said, "Let's go take a nap on the couch." Lily happily snuggled up on her cushion and closed her eyes. After a few minutes, her mom asked, "Do you want me to rub your back?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please." + +As her mom rubbed her back, Lily drifted off to sleep. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and happy. She hugged her cushion tightly and said, "Thank you, cushion. You helped me sleep." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike every day. One day, her mom told her it was time to take a shower. Lily didn't want to stop riding her bike, but her mom said she was too messy and needed a shower. + +Lily took a shower and felt much better. She put on her favorite dress and went outside to ride her bike again. She saw her friend, Timmy, who was very messy. Timmy said he didn't like to take showers because they were boring. + +Lily told Timmy that showers were important to get clean and stay healthy. Timmy listened and decided to take a shower too. From that day on, Timmy and Lily always took showers before riding their bikes together. The moral of the story is that taking a shower is important to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went to her grandma's house and they decided to bake some cookies together. + +Lily helped her grandma mix the flour and sugar. Then, her grandma asked, "Do you realize we forgot to add the powder?" + +Lily didn't know what her grandma meant, so she asked, "What powder?" + +"The baking powder," her grandma replied. + +"Oh, I see," Lily said. + +After they added the powder, they put the cookies in the oven to bake. When they were done, Lily took a bite and said, "These cookies are so sweet!" + +"I'm glad you like them," her grandma said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a wise squirrel. He lived in a tree and loved to eat nuts. One day, he had to choose which nut to eat. He looked at all the nuts and picked the biggest one. He was so happy with his choice! + +But then, he saw his friend, another squirrel, who didn't have any nuts to eat. The wise squirrel felt sad for his friend. He decided to share his big nut with his friend. His friend was very happy and thanked him. + +From that day on, the wise squirrel always shared his nuts with his friends. He knew it was the right thing to do. And he felt happy knowing he made his friends happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his friends. One day, Buzz and his friends decided to fly high up in the sky to try and find some sweet nectar. + +As they flew, Buzz saw a big flower with lots of nectar inside. He tried to land on the flower, but it was too high up. Buzz said to his friends, "I can't reach the flower. It's too high!" + +One of Buzz's friends said, "Don't worry, we can try to fly together and reach it." So, they all flew together and finally reached the flower. They drank the sweet nectar and went back to their hive, feeling happy and full. + +From that day on, Buzz and his friends always tried to work together to reach the sweetest nectar, no matter how high it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her pencil. One day, Lily was erasing her mistake with her eraser when it slipped out of her hand and fell on the floor. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My eraser slipped. Can you help me find it?" + +Her mother looked around and found the eraser under the thick rug. "Here it is," she said, handing it back to Lily. + +"Thank you, Mommy," said Lily. "I don't want to lose my eraser again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very hairy cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily's mommy told her to wash her hands before dinner. So, Lily went to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. But, the water was not coming out. She called out to her mommy, "Mommy, the faucet is broken!" + +Mommy came to see what was wrong and saw that the faucet was not broken, but the water was not coming out because the end of the faucet was sharp and was blocking the water. Mommy fixed it and the water started flowing again. Lily washed her hands and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +After dinner, Lily played with Fluffy. She noticed that Fluffy's hair was getting too long and sharp. She said to Fluffy, "Fluffy, your hair is too long and sharp. Let's go to the pet store tomorrow to get you a haircut." Fluffy meowed in agreement and they went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He lived in a forest with his friends, the rabbits and the birds. One day, the bear got a boo-boo on his paw. It hurt very much. + +The rabbit said, "Let's go see the nurse. She can help." So, the bear and the rabbit went to the nurse. She was very kind and made the bear feel better. + +After the nurse helped the bear, the rabbit said, "Let's mail her a thank-you card." So, they went to the post office and mailed the card to the nurse. She was very happy to receive it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big, green yard. One day, she saw a wild rabbit hopping around. "Hello, little rabbit! Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +The rabbit nodded and they played together. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. Suddenly, Lily's mom called her inside for lunch. "I have to go now, little rabbit. I will come back to play with you later," Lily said as she left. + +At lunch, Lily's mom gave her a big, juicy grape to eat. "Yum, this grape is delicious!" Lily exclaimed. After lunch, Lily went back outside to play with the rabbit. But the rabbit was gone. "Oh no, my friend left!" Lily said sadly. + +But then, she saw the rabbit hiding in the bushes. "You came back! Let's play some more," Lily said happily. And they continued to play together in the wild, green yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a rat running around. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her to take a stick and gently push the rat away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom brought a fragile vase inside the house. She told Lily to be careful and not to touch it. But Lily was curious and wanted to see it up close. She tried to take it off the table, but it slipped from her hands and broke into pieces. + +Lily felt sad and guilty for breaking the vase. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. She reminded Lily that accidents happen and that she should always be careful when handling fragile things. From that day on, Lily learned to take extra care when touching fragile items. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a magic button in her toy box. When she pressed it, she began to shrink! She was so small that her toys looked like giant mountains. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She saw her mommy and daddy walking by and called out to them, "Help! I'm helpless!" They looked around, but couldn't see her anywhere. + +Lily knew she had to find a way to get back to her normal size. She saw a butterfly nearby and asked, "Excuse me, can you help me grow big again?" The butterfly replied, "I cannot help you, but I know someone who can. Follow me!" + +The butterfly led Lily to a wise old owl who lived in a tree. Lily explained her problem to the owl, and the owl said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Just press the button again and say 'grow'." Lily did as she was told, and she grew back to her normal size. She was so happy and thanked the owl and butterfly for their help. From that day on, she never played with the magic button again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to jazz music with her mom. They would dance and sing together in their living room. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to have a picnic. While they were eating, Lily saw a sign that said "Beware of the Dog". She became alert and asked her mom what it meant. Her mom explained that they should be careful because there might be a dog around that could be dangerous. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk and saw a man playing his saxophone on the street corner. Lily loved the sound of the saxophone and asked her mom if they could stop and listen. As they were listening, they saw a dog coming towards them. The man playing the saxophone quickly stopped playing and picked up his saxophone case. He used it to shield himself from the dog. Lily's mom remembered the sign they had seen earlier and picked up Lily. They walked away from the dog and the man playing the saxophone. + +Lily asked her mom why the man used his saxophone case to protect himself. Her mom explained that the case was hard and could be used as a shield. Lily was glad they were safe and thanked her mom for keeping her alert. From that day on, Lily made sure to always pay attention to signs and be alert when she was outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved cars. He had a toy automobile that he played with all day long. One day, Timmy saw a real automobile and he was amazed. He said, "Wow, I admire that car so much!" + +Timmy's mom took him to a car show where he saw many beautiful automobiles. He was so impatient to see them all! He asked his mom if he could touch them, but she said no. Timmy was sad, but he still admired the cars from afar. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a man driving an automobile very fast. The man was not being careful and he crashed into a tree. Timmy was scared and his mom told him to stay away. Timmy was sad that the automobile was broken and the man was hurt. He learned that it's important to be careful when driving an automobile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she met an amazing angel with big, fluffy wings. + +"Hello, little girl," said the angel. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with my toys," said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"I don't mind if I do," said the angel with a smile. + +Lily and the angel played together all day long, chasing butterflies and picking flowers. When the sun began to set, the angel said, "It's time for me to go now. But don't worry, I'll always be watching over you." + +"Thank you, angel," said Lily. "You're amazing." + +And with that, the angel flew away, leaving Lily feeling happy and loved. From that day on, Lily knew she had a special guardian angel watching over her every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her big room. One day, she decided to scatter all her toys around the room. They were all over the place! + +After playing for a while, Lily got thirsty and went to the kitchen. She opened the wide fridge and saw a yummy juice box. She took it out and drank it all up. + +But then, Lily remembered she had some ice cream in the freezer. She went to the freezer and opened it wide. She saw the ice cream and it looked so delicious! She took it out and ate it all up. It was so yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially with his bow and arrow. He would shoot arrows at targets and pretend he was a superhero. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with the bow and arrow too, but Timmy couldn't decide if he wanted to share his toy. It was a difficult decision for him. + +Finally, Timmy decided to share his bow and arrow with Billy. They took turns shooting arrows at targets and had so much fun. Billy said, "Thanks for sharing, Timmy! This was the best day ever!" Timmy smiled and felt happy that he made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. It was so pretty and she wanted to keep it safe. + +Lily decided to paint a special box to put the coin in. She used her paintbrush and made lots of colorful dots and lines. When she finished, the box looked so fine and pretty. + +Now, Lily had a special place to keep her shiny coin. She was so happy and proud of her painting skills. From that day on, she painted more and more beautiful things, and always kept her special coin safe in her fine box. +One day, a little boy named Timmy and his mom went to the store. Timmy saw some vegetables and said, "Mommy, can we get some vegetables?" His mom said, "Sure, let's get some carrots and broccoli." + +When they got home, Timmy's mom washed the vegetables and put them in the fridge. Timmy asked, "Mommy, why are the vegetables cold?" His mom said, "They need to be cold so they stay fresh." + +Later that night, Timmy didn't want to eat his vegetables. He said, "I don't like vegetables, they taste yucky." His mom said, "You need to eat your vegetables so you can grow up to be big and strong." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He didn't eat his vegetables and went to bed. The next day, Timmy got sick because he didn't eat his vegetables. His mom said, "I told you to eat your vegetables so you can be healthy. Now you have to stay in bed until you feel better." +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together, but one day they got into a fight over some popcorn. Timmy wanted to eat all the popcorn, but Tommy said it wasn't fair. They started pushing each other and yelling. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and turned around to see a tough-looking dog. The dog started barking and the boys got scared. But then they remembered they were friends and decided to work together to scare the dog away. They threw popcorn at the dog and yelled loudly. + +The dog got scared and ran away. Timmy and Tommy hugged each other and apologized for fighting. They realized that sharing is important and that they need to be kind to each other. From that day on, they shared their popcorn and played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty whistle that she loved to blow. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She blew her whistle, but it didn't sound clear. She missed the sound of her whistle when it was clear. + +Lily tried to fix her whistle, but she couldn't. She felt sad because she missed the clear sound of her whistle. Suddenly, her friend came up with an idea. She gave Lily a new whistle that sounded clear and pretty. Lily was happy again because she didn't miss the sound of her whistle anymore. She blew her whistle all day long and had a lot of fun with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard loud noises. It was a war happening far away. + +Lily's mommy came to pick her up and said, "We need to stay inside because it's not safe outside. There's a war happening." Lily didn't understand what war meant, so she asked, "What's a war?" Her mommy explained that it's when people fight and it can be very messy and dangerous. + +Lily was scared and asked her mommy, "Will the war come here?" Her mommy hugged her and said, "No, we are safe here. Let's stay inside and play some games together." Lily felt better and they played games all day. She was happy to be safe and have fun with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with blocks. She had a big box of blocks that she played with every day. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, Lily! You have so many blocks!" said Timmy. + +"Yes, they're very good blocks. I recommend them!" said Lily. + +Timmy and Lily played with the blocks for hours, building tall towers and funny shapes. They had so much fun together. + +When it was time for Timmy to go home, he said, "Thank you for letting me play with your blocks, Lily. They were so much fun." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad you liked them. Maybe we can play with them again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily went to the park. She wore her new wide sunglasses to protect her eyes from the sun. While playing on the swings, she saw a boy who had the same sunglasses as hers. She wanted to play with him, but the boy didn't want to play with her. + +Lily tried to talk to the boy, but he just kept playing by himself. She started to complain to her mom that the boy wasn't being nice to her. Her mom told her that sometimes people don't want to play with us, and that's okay. + +Lily felt sad, but then she saw another girl who didn't have any friends to play with. She went over to her and asked if she wanted to play together. The girl was happy and they played together for the rest of the day. Lily realized that it's better to make new friends than to complain about the ones who don't want to play with us. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mousy. Mousy loved to eat cheese. One day, Mousy found a big piece of cheese on a fork. Mousy was very happy and took a big bite. But, the cheese was too spicy and Mousy didn't like it. + +Mousy wanted to escape from the spicy cheese, but it was stuck in his mouth. Mousy tried to drink some water, but it didn't help. Mousy learned that sometimes things that look good can be bad for you. + +Mousy promised to be more careful and not eat things that are too spicy. Mousy also learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it. Mousy's friends helped him to get the spicy cheese out of his mouth. From that day on, Mousy was more careful about what he ate and always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was feeling sick and her mommy wanted to check her temperature. So, mommy took out a thermometer and put it under Lily's tongue. Lily didn't like it because it felt funny in her mouth. + +Mommy said, "Lily, you have a fever. We need to give you some medicine to make you feel better." + +Lily twisted and turned in her bed, not wanting to take the medicine. But mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. The medicine will help you feel better soon." + +Lily finally took the medicine and soon fell asleep. The next day, Lily felt much better and was happy to be back to her attractive self. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to many people. One day, Lily and her mom were watching the news on TV when they heard about a big hurricane coming. + +Lily started to worry and asked her mom, "What's a hurricane?" Her mom explained that it was a big storm with lots of wind and rain. Lily got scared and asked, "Will it come to our house?" Her mom said they had to be prepared just in case. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Lily told Emily about the hurricane and how worried she was. Emily said, "Don't worry, we can be brave together." They decided to make a fort out of blankets and pillows to protect themselves from the storm. They felt safe and happy inside their fort. + +The hurricane ended up not coming to their town, but Lily learned that it's okay to be worried sometimes and that having a friend to be brave with can make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Bun Bun saw a spark in the bushes. He went to investigate and found a lost kitten named Mittens. + +"Hi Mittens, are you lost?" asked Bun Bun. + +"Yes, I am. I can't find my way home," replied Mittens. + +"Don't worry, I will help you find your way home," said Bun Bun. + +And so, Bun Bun and Mittens went on an adventure to find Mittens' home. They met many animals along the way, and finally, they found Mittens' home. Mittens' owner was so happy to see her and thanked Bun Bun for helping. + +"You are a true friend, Bun Bun. You never surrender in helping others," said Mittens' owner. + +Bun Bun felt happy and proud of himself for being a good friend. From that day on, Bun Bun and Mittens became best friends and played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his teddy bear. One day, Timmy noticed that his teddy bear was missing an eye. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, his mom came into the room and saw Timmy's sad face. She asked him what was wrong and he told her about the missing eye on his teddy bear. His mom told him not to worry because she would replace the missing eye with a new one. + +Timmy was so happy! He watched as his mom carefully touched the new eye onto his teddy bear. It was a mysterious feeling for Timmy because he had never seen his mom fix a toy like that before. From that day on, Timmy's teddy bear looked as good as new and he was so grateful to his mom for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow with her friend, Timmy. One day, Lily and Timmy were building a snowman when Timmy said, "I'm getting cold. Let's go inside and get some hot chocolate." + +Lily agreed and they went inside. Lily's mom made them hot chocolate and they sat by the fire to warm up. "This hot chocolate has the power to warm us up," said Lily. + +Timmy looked at his cup and said, "My marshmallows are starting to melt!" + +Lily laughed and said, "That's because the hot chocolate is so hot. Be careful not to burn your tongue." + +After they finished their hot chocolate, they went back outside to play. But the sun was shining and the snow was starting to melt. "The sun is so harsh today," said Timmy. + +Lily agreed and they decided to make a snow fort instead of a snowman. They worked hard and had a lot of fun. When they were finished, they went back inside and had some more hot chocolate. It was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. He wanted to buy a toy from the store, but he didn't have any money. His mom said she would pay for it if he was good. Timmy was very happy and hugged his mom. + +At the store, Timmy saw many toys. He picked a red car and showed it to his mom. She said it was a fair choice and paid for it. Timmy thanked his mom and hugged her again. + +When they got home, Timmy played with his new toy. He was very happy and showed it to his dad. His dad said it was a cool car and asked if Timmy paid for it. Timmy said no, but his mom did. His dad smiled and said Timmy was lucky to have such a nice mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her toys. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They played games like hide and seek and tag. Suddenly, Lily saw a cricket on the ground. She thought it was very fancy because it had shiny wings. + +Lily's friend, Tom, saw the cricket too. "Let's catch it!" he said excitedly. Lily was hesitant, but she didn't want to be left out. They chased the cricket around and around until finally, Tom caught it in his hands. + +But then, something unexpected happened. The cricket started to make a strange noise and Tom got scared. "I surrender!" he shouted, dropping the cricket and running away. Lily picked up the cricket and held it gently in her hands. She realized that the cricket was just trying to protect itself and didn't want to be caught. + +From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and to treat all living things with kindness and respect. And whenever she saw a cricket, she would remember the lesson she learned and let it be free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she decided to play with her water bottle. She sprayed water all over her mommy's plants and the grass. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Lily got tired and went to take a nap on her bed. But when she lay down, she felt something strange. Her mattress was wet! She looked at it and saw mysterious stains. She didn't know what happened. + +Lily called her mommy and told her about the mysterious stains on her mattress. Her mommy came and saw the wet spots. She explained to Lily that she must have accidentally sprayed water on her bed while playing. Lily felt bad but her mommy said it was okay and they would clean it together. They got some towels and wiped the mattress until it was dry and clean. From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing with her water bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat. The cat liked to sit on the porch and watch the birds. One day, the cat went for a walk and found a shiny ball. The cat played with the ball and had lots of fun. But then, the cat had to return home to the porch. + +When the cat got back to the porch, it saw a little mouse. The mouse was scared of the big orange cat, but the cat didn't want to hurt the mouse. Instead, the cat just sat on the porch and watched the mouse run away. The cat was happy to be back on the porch where it felt safe and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, Lily wanted to bake a cake all by herself. Her mom said it was easy, but Lily was still nervous. + +Lily got all the ingredients and mixed them together. She put the cake in the oven to bake. But then, she needed to go to the toilet. When she came back, she saw that the cake had burnt! She started to cry. + +Her mom came to see what was wrong. Lily told her what happened. Her mom said it was okay and they could try again. This time, Lily made sure to go to the toilet first. And the cake turned out perfect! Lily was so happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to drink juice and always had a cup by his side. One day, Max saw a little bird that had hurt its wing. Max felt sad for the bird and decided to help. He gently picked up the bird and brought it to his owner. Max's owner told Max to kneel down and put the bird on the ground. Max did what his owner said and the bird was able to fly away. Max felt happy that he could help the little bird and went back to drinking his juice. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He was very proud of being so tall. One day, he saw a small bird trying to reach a dish on a high branch. The giraffe thought it was easy, so he offered to help. But he couldn't reach it either. + +The bird said, "I know what to do! We need to polish the dish until it shines like the sun. Then we can see our reflections and work together to get the food." + +The giraffe was surprised at the bird's cleverness. They worked together and finally got the food. The giraffe learned that being tall was not always enough and that he could learn from others who were smaller than him. The moral of the story is that we should never underestimate the power of teamwork and that we can always learn from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer, but he kept falling and hurting his knee. One day, he asked his mom, "Mommy, how can I succeed in soccer without hurting my knee?" + +His mom replied, "Timmy, you need to practice every day and wear knee pads to protect your knee." + +Timmy listened to his mom and practiced every day. He wore his knee pads and soon he was able to play soccer without hurting his knee. His coach was very proud of him and said, "Timmy, you have succeeded in soccer!" + +Timmy smiled and felt happy. He learned that even though it was bitter to fall and hurt his knee, he could still succeed if he tried his best and listened to his mom and coach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, she found a beautiful shoe lying on the ground. It was shiny and had sparkly gems on it. Lily picked it up and put it on her foot. It fit perfectly! + +But as she was walking, she noticed a big pile of sticks and leaves. She thought it would be fun to make a fire and roast marshmallows. Lily didn't know that the shoe was fragile and could easily burn. She threw a stick on the fire and suddenly the shoe caught on fire! She quickly took it off and put out the flames. + +Lily was sad that the shoe was ruined, but she learned an important lesson. She realized that some things are delicate and need to be taken care of. From then on, she made sure to be careful with her belongings and not to play with fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a great big insect crawling on the ground. It had many legs and a shiny body. Lily was scared, but she wanted to be brave. She stood up and watched the insect crawl away. She felt proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, Lily loved to stand outside and watch the insects crawl around. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to make things with glue. He would glue paper and sticks together to make cool crafts. One day, Timmy got very excited because his mommy said they were going to the store to buy more glue! + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw a big toy truck that he wanted. But, Timmy's mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Timmy felt sad, but he was still happy to get more glue. He was a modest little boy and didn't ask for more toys. + +When they got home, Timmy started making a new craft with his glue. He was so excited to see what it would look like when he was finished. His mommy was proud of him for being so creative. And Timmy was happy because he had his glue to make more crafts whenever he wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fast and run around. He would run so fast that he would feel like he was flying. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were having so much fun running around and playing tag. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt like he needed to go to the toilet. He ran as fast as he could to the toilet, but he didn't make it in time. He was so embarrassed that he started to cry. His friends tried to comfort him, but he was too upset. + +From that day on, Timmy was too scared to run around and have fun. He was afraid that he would have another accident and be embarrassed again. He missed out on all the fun and his friends stopped inviting him to play. Timmy was sad and lonely, wishing he could go back to the days when he could speed around and have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very soft and Lily loved to pet her. One day, Lily wanted to play with Mittens but Mittens was sleeping tight. + +Lily didn't want to wake Mittens up, so she decided to do some coloring instead. She got her crayons and paper and started to draw a picture of Mittens. She drew Mittens with a big smile on her face and Lily was very happy with her drawing. + +After a while, Mittens woke up and stretched her legs. Lily was so excited to play with her pet. She ran over to Mittens and gave her a big hug. Mittens purred and Lily knew that Mittens loved her too. They spent the rest of the day playing together and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and get all dirty. One day, her mother told her it was time to come inside and take a bath. Lily didn't want to, but her mother said she could have some ice cream after her bath. + +Lily got in the bath and splashed around. She used soap to clean herself and then her mother dried her off with a towel. Her mother then put some cream on her dry skin to make it soft. Lily loved how the cream felt on her skin. + +After Lily got dressed, her mother gave her some ice cream. Lily was so happy and ate it quietly while watching her favorite cartoon. Suddenly, Lily heard a loud thunderstorm outside. She was scared and went to her mother for comfort. Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we are safe and dry inside." Lily felt better knowing her mother was there to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was very useful because he would bark if someone came to the door. + +One day, Lily wanted to go to the park to play. She asked her mom if Max could come with them. Her mom said yes, and they all got in the car. Max sat in the backseat and wagged his tail happily. + +When they got to the park, Lily played on the swings and the slide. Max ran around and chased his tail. Lily's mom sat on a bench and watched them play. + +After a while, they all went back home. Lily was happy because she got to play with her pet at the park. Max was happy because he got to spend time with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends and eat ice cream. One night, Tim went to bed and started to dream. In his dream, he saw a big tiger. The tiger was very scary, but Tim was not afraid. He knew it was just a dream. + +The next day, Tim told his mom about the dream. She listened thoughtfully and gave him a big hug. She told him that dreams are just stories we make up in our heads when we sleep. Tim felt better knowing that the tiger wasn't real. + +From that day on, Tim always looked forward to dreaming. Even if he dreamed about a tiger again, he knew it was just his imagination. And he could always tell his mom about it in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her bucket at the beach. One day, she was playing with her bucket when her friend Billy came over. + +"Can I play with your bucket, Lily?" asked Billy. + +Lily replied, "No, it's mine." + +Billy felt sad and said, "That's not very nice. You're being selfish." + +But Lily didn't want to share and ignored Billy. She continued to play with her bucket all by herself. + +After a while, Lily realized that it was more fun to play with friends. She apologized to Billy and they played together with the bucket. They had so much fun and Lily learned that sharing is important. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily looked out of the window and saw that it was raining outside. She felt sad because she wanted to play outside. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I am grumpy because I can't play outside in the rain." Her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We can play inside and have fun together." Lily felt happy again. + +They played games and read books together. Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out of the window again and saw a big rainbow in the sky. She shouted, "Mommy, look! A rainbow!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, that's beautiful." They both felt happy and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a small town with lots of other animals. Mittens always told the other animals what to do. + +One day, Mittens saw a bird flying in the sky. Mittens wanted to shoot the bird down. "Hey, bird! Come down here so I can shoot you!" yelled Mittens. + +The other animals heard Mittens and they didn't like what they heard. "That's not nice, Mittens," said the dog. "You shouldn't shoot the bird." + +Mittens thought about what the dog said and decided not to shoot the bird. From that day on, Mittens stopped being so bossy and learned to be friends with all the animals in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play in the yard, chasing birds and butterflies. One day, Fluffy saw a shiny red dot on the ground. She chased it, but it kept moving away. Suddenly, a laser appeared and Fluffy was scared. + +But then, a kind girl named Lily came and played with Fluffy using the laser. She showed Fluffy that the laser was just a toy and nothing to be afraid of. From that day on, Fluffy and Lily played with the laser every day. They had so much fun together. + +Fluffy was very happy and peaceful now that she had a new friend to play with. She never forgot the laser that scared her at first, but now she knew that it was just a harmless toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who loved to eat steak. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Max ran away to search for something yummy to eat. + +Lily looked for Max and found him near a barbecue grill. Max had found a steak and was trying to eat it. Lily told Max that it was not safe for him to eat food from strangers. Max understood and gave up the steak. + +Lily and Max went home and had a safe dinner. Max was happy with his dog food, and Lily was happy that Max was safe. They both went to bed with full tummies and sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies on her screen. One day, Lily's mommy bought a new screen. But Lily didn't like it because it was ugly. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I don't like this screen. It's ugly." + +Her mommy replied, "It's okay, Lily. We can't always have pretty things." + +Lily was sad but she tried to watch a movie on the ugly screen. Suddenly, the screen started to wave and shake. Lily got scared and ran away. The screen fell and broke into pieces. Lily's mommy was upset because they couldn't watch movies anymore. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's better to be grateful for what we have, even if it's not pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play and laugh with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad told him a funny joke. Timmy laughed so hard that he fell down on the ground. + +Later that day, Timmy heard a loud noise coming from his closet. He was frightened and didn't know what to do. He called out for his dad, who came running to see what was wrong. + +When his dad opened the closet, they both saw that it was just Timmy's toy robot making the noise. Timmy laughed and hugged his dad, happy that there was nothing to be frightened about. From then on, Timmy made sure to always check his closet before getting scared by any noises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to a big park. The park was very wide and had lots of trees and flowers. Lily loved running around and playing in the park. + +A few days later, Lily's mommy told her they were going to a festival. Lily was very excited! At the festival, there were lots of people and music. Lily danced and ate yummy food. She had so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, Lily was very tired. Her mommy carried her back to the car and they drove back to their house. Lily fell asleep and dreamed about the big park and the fun festival. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was very messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to unpack your toys and put them away." + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but her mom said, "If we don't clean up, we won't have any space to play." So, Lily helped her mom unpack her toys and put them in their proper places. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were outside playing when they heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance with its lights flashing and siren blaring. They saw it drive by and wondered where it was going. + +After the ambulance passed, Lily's mom said, "I hope whoever is in there is okay." Lily looked at the empty street and said, "Me too, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom liked to sleep all day and night. One day, Tom's friend, a dog named Max, came to visit him. Max said, "Tom, let's go play outside!" But Tom said, "No, I'm too lazy to move." + +Max tried to convince Tom to come outside, saying, "Come on, Tom! I'll lead the way and we can have fun together." But Tom still didn't want to go. Max was sad and said, "Okay, maybe next time." + +Later that day, Tom realized he had wasted too much time sleeping. He wanted to play with Max after all. So, he went outside and saw Max playing with some other animals. Tom ran up to Max and said, "I'm sorry for being lazy earlier. Can I play with you guys?" + +Max smiled and said, "Of course! I knew you'd come around. Let's have fun together!" And from that day on, Tom learned that being lazy all the time wasn't fun and that spending time with friends was much more enjoyable. +Once upon a time, there was a very tall tree in the forest. The tree was so tall that it touched the sky. One day, a little ant was walking on the ground and looked up at the tree. The ant saw a big, juicy leaf at the very top of the tree and wanted to eat it. + +But the ant was scared to climb the tall tree. Then, a friendly bird flew by and said to the ant, "I dare you to climb up the tree and get that leaf!" The ant was brave and decided to take the dare. + +So, the ant climbed and climbed until it reached the top of the tree. The ant grabbed the leaf and brought it back down to the ground. The bird was very impressed and gave the ant a big hug. From that day on, the ant was no longer scared of tall trees and felt very proud of itself for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy met a big rabbit who was being rude to him. The big rabbit said, "You are too small and weak to play with us." + +Fluffy felt sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his mommy rabbit. She said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. I will protect you." + +Mommy rabbit hopped over to the big rabbit and said, "Being rude is not nice. Fluffy is just a little rabbit, but he is brave and kind. You should be kind too." The big rabbit felt ashamed and said sorry to Fluffy. From that day on, Fluffy and the big rabbit became friends and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very curious about the world around him. One day, he met a friendly turtle named Tommy. + +"Hello, Tommy! What are you doing?" asked Benny. + +"I'm feeling the texture of this rock. It's very rough," replied Tommy. + +Benny hopped over to the rock and touched it too. "Wow, it is rough! I've never felt anything like it before." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Would you like to try something else that's rare? You can give me a kiss on the cheek." + +Benny was surprised but excited. He gave Tommy a big kiss on the cheek and they both giggled. From that day on, Benny and Tommy were the best of friends and explored the world together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she saw her friend Emily with a fancy doll. Lily wanted to own a fancy doll too. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I have a fancy doll like Emily's?" Her mom replied, "Yes, but remember, it's not the fancy toys that make you happy, it's the joy of playing with them." + +Lily realized her mom was right. She didn't need fancy toys to be happy. She was grateful for the toys she already owned and continued to play with them happily. The moral of the story is to be happy with what you own and enjoy playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with blocks. He built tall towers and long bridges. One day, Timmy wanted to build something special. He decided to build a big circle with all his blocks. + +Timmy worked hard, stacking the blocks one by one. When he was finished, he looked at his creation and felt grateful. He was happy that he could build something so cool. He invited his friends over to see his circle and they were amazed. + +From then on, Timmy built all sorts of things, but he always remembered the circle he built and how grateful he was for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly and soar high in the sky. One day, while flying, Blue saw something shiny on the ground. It was an oyster! Blue picked it up and flew to her friend Red's house. + +"Look what I found!" said Blue, showing Red the oyster. + +"That's amazing!" exclaimed Red. "But where did you find it?" + +"I found it on the ground," said Blue, feeling ashamed that she took something that didn't belong to her. + +Red noticed Blue's sad face and said, "It's okay, Blue. Let's go put it back where you found it so it can be safe and happy in its home." + +Blue felt better and together they flew back to the spot where Blue found the oyster. They gently placed it back in the water and watched as it disappeared into the depths of the ocean. Blue and Red flew away, happy that they did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder to keep her drawings safe. One day, Lily's friend came to play with her. They drew pictures together and had lots of fun. + +But then, Lily's friend wanted to take the folder home with her. Lily didn't want to share her folder because she was afraid her friend would lose it. Her friend was sad and went home. + +Lily felt harsh for not sharing her folder. The next day, she went to her friend's house and brought the folder with her. She gave it to her friend and they both felt happy. From that day on, they shared the folder and drew pictures together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird who loved to sing. One day, the bird met a little girl who was playing with a sharp toy. The bird said, "Hi, little girl! What are you playing with?" The little girl replied, "I'm playing with my sharp toy. Do you want to play with me?" + +The yellow bird thought for a moment and said, "I don't want to play with your sharp toy. It's too dangerous for me." The little girl said, "Okay, that's okay. Do you want to be my friend and sing with me?" The yellow bird happily agreed. + +The little girl and the yellow bird sang together for hours. They sang so loud that a player from a nearby band heard them. The player came over and said, "Wow, you two are amazing! Would you like to join our band?" The little girl and the yellow bird looked at each other and nodded their heads. From that day on, they played music together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very young and liked to play with toys. One day, the baby heard some music and started to dance. The baby was so happy and giggled a lot. The baby's mommy saw the baby dancing and smiled. + +The mommy decided to join in and dance with the baby. They danced together and had so much fun. The baby loved dancing with mommy. After they finished dancing, the baby fell asleep. The mommy put the baby to bed and gave the baby a kiss goodnight. The baby dreamed of dancing and playing with mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, they saw a big dog. The dog was very powerful and had a big sausage in its mouth. + +Lily said to her mom, "Look, mommy! The dog has a big sausage!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily. Dogs love sausages. But we shouldn't bother him while he's eating." + +Suddenly, the dog saw Lily and her mom and started to bark. Lily was scared and hid behind her mom. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. The dog just wants to play. Let's give him some space." + +The dog eventually calmed down and laid down on the grass. Lily and her mom continued their walk, talking about the powerful dog they had just seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb on everything she could find. One day, she saw a big mattress in her room. It was pale pink and looked very comfy. + +Lily climbed on top of the mattress and jumped up and down. She loved the way it felt when she bounced. Suddenly, her mom walked in and said, "Lily, what are you doing?" + +"I'm jumping on the mattress, Mommy!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Be careful, Lily. You don't want to fall off and hurt yourself." + +Lily nodded and continued to jump on the mattress. She loved how it made her feel so happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and make new friends. One day, while playing in the park, she met a boy named Jack. They started to talk and became fast friends. + +Lily was so excited to have a new friend to play with. She asked Jack if he wanted to come over to her house to play. Jack said yes and they both ran to Lily's house. + +When they got there, Lily's mom was washing dishes with soap. Jack asked what soap was and Lily explained that it helps clean things. They both giggled and decided to play with bubbles made from soap. + +As they played, Lily and Jack talked about all the fun things they wanted to do together. They were both so excited to have found a new friend to play with. From that day on, Lily and Jack played together every chance they got. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She liked to wear a pretty dress and play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom said they will go to the park. Lily was so excited that she took a step and ran to her mom. + +At the park, Lily played on the slide and swings. She saw a puppy and wanted to pet it, but her mom said she will have to ask the owner first. Lily was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her mom went to get ice cream. Lily got her favorite flavor and took a big step to reach the counter. She was happy and felt like a big girl. When they got home, Lily was tired but happy. She told her dad all about her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and made of bricks. One day, the ground started to tremble and the building shook. The people inside were scared. They felt like they were on a boat in a stormy sea. + +The wind outside was icy and made them shiver. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the building started to shake even more. They looked out the window and saw a big truck driving by. The truck was so heavy that it made the ground tremble. + +After the truck passed, the building stopped shaking. The people inside were relieved and happy that they were safe. They knew that the building was strong and could withstand the tremble. From that day on, they always looked out for big trucks that could make the building tremble again. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Lily is good at kicking the ball. Max is good at catching the ball. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. It says: "Soccer Game Today. Come and Watch." Lily and Max are curious. They want to see the game. They run to the field. They see many people wearing red and blue shirts. They hear them cheering and shouting. + +Lily and Max sit on the grass and watch the game. They see the red team and the blue team running and kicking the ball. Sometimes, the ball goes into the net. That means a score. The people clap and cheer. Lily and Max clap and cheer too. + +The game is very close. The red team and the blue team have the same score. There is not much time left. Lily and Max are excited. They wonder who will win. + +Then, something funny happens. One of the blue players trips and falls. He drops the ball. A red player sees the ball and runs to get it. He kicks the ball very hard. The ball flies into the net. That means a score. The red team wins. The people cheer louder. + +Lily and Max are happy for the red team. They think they played well. They also feel sorry for the blue player who fell. They think he must be sad. They decide to do something nice. They run to the field. They find the blue player. They give him a hug. They say: "You played well too. Don't be sad. It's just a game." + +The blue player smiles. He thanks them. He says: "You are very kind. You made me feel better. What are your names?" + +Lily and Max tell him their names. They become friends. They play soccer together. They have a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many flowers that bloom in different colors. Sara likes the pink ones and Ben likes the yellow ones. They pick some flowers and make a bouquet. + +They go inside the house and look for a vase. They find one on the table, next to a big book. The book has many pages with pictures and words. Sara wants to look at the book, but Ben says no. He says the book is for grown-ups and they can't touch it. + +Sara gets angry and says she can do what she wants. She grabs the book and opens it. Ben tries to stop her and pulls the book. They tug and tug, and the book rips. Some pages fall on the floor. The vase falls too, and breaks. The water spills and the flowers wilt. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and gets very mad. She scolds Sara and Ben for being naughty and careless. She says they have to clean up and go to their rooms. She says they can't play in the garden anymore. + +Sara and Ben feel sad and sorry. They wish they had been gentle and nice. They wish they had not fought over the book. They wish they had not ruined the flowers. They cry and hug each other. They say they are sorry and they love each other. But Mom is still mad and the book is still ripped. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and books. One day, they find a big book with many spells. The book is old and has many colors. + +"Look, Ben, this book has magic!" Lily says. "We can do spells with it!" + +Ben is scared. He does not like magic. He thinks magic is bad. He says, "No, Lily, we should not play with this book. It is not for us. It is for grown-ups. Please, put it back." + +But Lily does not listen. She is curious. She wants to try a spell. She says, "Don't be silly, Ben. It is just a book. It is fun. I will do a good spell. See, this one says it can make us fly. I want to fly. Do you want to fly?" + +She opens the book and reads the spell. She says some strange words. She points at Ben and herself. She says, "Fly, fly, fly!" + +Suddenly, they feel a wind. They lift off the ground. They fly in the air. They are scared. They scream. They do not know how to stop. They fly higher and higher. They fly away from the house. They fly away from the street. They fly away from the town. They fly into the clouds. They are lost. They are cold. They are hungry. They are sad. They wish they did not play with the book. They wish they listened to Ben. They wish they could go back. But they can't. They are stuck in the sky. They are alone. They are sorry. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They saw a big bridge that crossed the river. It was gray and old. + +"Let's go to the bridge," Tom said. "Maybe we can see something cool." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The bridge looks shaky." + +They ran to the bridge and climbed on it. They looked down at the river. They saw fish and ducks and frogs. They also saw a big log that floated on the water. + +"Look, a log!" Tom said. "Let's jump on it and ride it." + +"No, Tom, that's dangerous!" Lily said. "The log might vanish under the water. And we might fall and get wet." + +But Tom did not listen. He jumped off the bridge and landed on the log. He laughed and waved at Lily. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" he said. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to jump. She wanted Tom to come back. She shouted at him. + +"Tom, come back! The log is moving away from the bridge. You will get lost!" + +But Tom did not hear her. He was too busy enjoying the ride. He did not see that the log was going faster and faster. He did not see that the log was heading towards a big waterfall. + +Lily saw the waterfall. She screamed. + +"Tom, watch out! There's a waterfall! You will fall and get hurt!" + +But it was too late. The log reached the edge of the waterfall and vanished. Tom vanished with it. + +Lily cried. She ran to the other side of the bridge. She hoped to see Tom again. But she did not. She only saw the water falling and falling. She was alone and sad. She wished she had never gone to the bridge. She wished Tom had never jumped on the log. She wished Tom was still with her. +Bella loved animals. She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She liked to read books about animals and watch them on TV. She also liked to play with her stuffed animals and pretend they were sick or hurt and she had to help them. + +One day, Bella went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She was very excited to see all the different animals. She saw lions, monkeys, giraffes, and penguins. She asked her mom and dad many questions about them. She learned their names, what they ate, where they lived, and how they behaved. + +When they reached the aquarium, Bella saw a huge tank with many fish and other creatures. She saw sharks, rays, turtles, and dolphins. She was amazed by their colors and shapes. She wanted to touch them and talk to them. She saw a sign that said "Dolphin Show". She asked her mom and dad if they could watch it. They said yes and found a seat near the front. + +The show started and a lady came out with a microphone. She said she was a veterinarian and she worked with the dolphins. She said the dolphins were very smart and friendly and they liked to do tricks. She asked the audience to clap and cheer for them. She also said that one of the dolphins was very special. His name was Splash and he was enormous. He was the biggest dolphin in the zoo. He could jump very high and dive very deep. He also liked to make noises and play with balls. + +Bella was fascinated by Splash. She wanted to meet him and be his friend. She watched him do amazing things with the lady. He jumped over a hoop, he balanced a ball on his nose, he made funny sounds, and he waved his tail. He looked happy and proud. Bella clapped and cheered for him. She wished she could go in the water and swim with him. + +At the end of the show, the lady said that she had a surprise for the audience. She said that one lucky person would get to come up and feed Splash a fish. She said she would pick someone who was very brave and loved animals. She looked around and saw Bella. She smiled and said, "How about you, little girl? Do you want to feed Splash a fish?" Bella nodded eagerly and ran to the lady. The lady gave her a fish and helped her climb on the platform. She told her to hold the fish high and wait for Splash to come. + +Bella did as she was told. She held the fish high and looked at Splash. He looked at her too. He swam closer and closer. He opened his mouth and showed his teeth. Bella felt scared. She thought he was going to bite her. She screamed and dropped the fish. She tried to run away, but it was too late. Splash jumped out of the water and grabbed her with his mouth. He dove back into the water with her. Everyone gasped and screamed. Bella's mom and dad were terrified. + +But then, something amazing happened. Splash did not hurt Bella. He did not eat her. He was gentle and careful with her. He brought her to the surface and let her go. He nudged her with his nose and made a happy sound. He was playing with her. He was being her friend. Bella realized that he was not scary. He was friendly and funny. She smiled and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, Splash. You are the best dolphin ever. I love you." Splash made a happy sound again and splashed her with his tail. He loved her too. + +The lady, the audience, and Bella's mom and dad were amazed and relieved. They clapped and cheered for Bella and Splash. They said they were very brave and lucky. They said it was the best dolphin show ever. Bella was happy and proud. She had met Splash and fed him a fish. She had swum with him and played with him. She had made a new friend. She said, "Splash, you are enormous. You are the biggest dolphin in the zoo. You can jump very high and dive very deep. You can make funny sounds and play with balls. You are amazing. You are my hero. Can I be your veterinarian when I grow up?" Splash nodded and made a happy sound. He said, "Yes, Bella. You can be my veterinarian when you grow up. You are very smart and friendly and you love animals. You are amazing. You are my hero." They hugged and kissed and said goodbye. They promised to see each other again soon. They were the best friends ever. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. Mom and Dad are tired of their fights. + +One day, Mom and Dad order a big box of new toys and books. They tell Lily and Ben that they can have them if they learn to share. They give them one week to show that they can be nice to each other. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They want the new toys and books. They try to share their old ones. But it is hard. Sometimes they still fight and grab and cry. Mom and Dad are sad. They remind them of the new toys and books. + +On the last day of the week, Lily and Ben are playing with their old toys and books. They are having fun. They are not fighting. They are sharing. They are smiling. Mom and Dad are happy. They bring the big box of new toys and books. They open it and show Lily and Ben. + +"Wow! Look at all these toys and books!" Lily and Ben say. They are very excited. They want to play with them. But then they look at each other. They remember their old toys and books. They remember how they learned to share. They remember how they made Mom and Dad happy. + +They say to Mom and Dad, "Thank you for the new toys and books. They are very nice. But we do not need them. We have enough. We have each other. We can share. Can we give them to someone who does not have any?" + +Mom and Dad are very proud. They hug Lily and Ben. They say, "You are very kind and generous. You have learned a very important lesson. Sharing is caring. We love you very much." + +The end. +Lily loved to read books. She had many books in her trunk. Her trunk was big and blue. She kept it under her bed. Every night, she would take out a book and read it with her flashlight. + +One night, she read a book about a mighty elephant. The elephant was big and gray. He had a long trunk and big ears. He lived in the jungle with his friends. He could spray water with his trunk and make loud noises. + +Lily liked the elephant. She wished she could see him. She closed her eyes and imagined she was in the jungle. She heard a noise. She opened her eyes and saw the elephant. He was standing in her room. He had come out of the book. + +"Hello, little girl," the elephant said. "I am Raja. I came to visit you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was surprised and happy. She nodded and smiled. She got out of her bed and hugged the elephant. He was soft and warm. He lifted her with his trunk and put her on his back. He took her to the window and showed her the stars. + +"Wow, you are so mighty," Lily said. "You can do anything. Can you take me to the jungle?" + +"Maybe another night," Raja said. "Now it is time to sleep. I have to go back to my book. But I will come again. You are my friend." + +He put her back on her bed and tucked her in. He gave her a kiss with his trunk. He went back to the book and disappeared. Lily hugged the book and fell asleep. She dreamed of the mighty elephant and the jungle. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. But sometimes they fight over toys. One day, they find a big box of pepper in the kitchen. They think it is fake pepper, like the one they use for pretend cooking. + +"Let's play with the pepper!" Lily says. "We can make a cake!" + +"No, let's make a volcano!" Ben says. "We can make it explode!" + +They both want the pepper. They pull the box from each other. The box breaks. The pepper spills everywhere. It makes them sneeze and cough. + +"Ah-choo! Ah-choo!" Lily and Ben say. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "This is not fake pepper. This is real pepper. It is spicy and hot. It is not for playing. It is for cooking." + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben say. "We did not know." + +Mom tells them to separate. She gives Lily a broom and Ben a dustpan. She tells them to clean up the pepper. She tells them to be careful and not touch their eyes. + +Lily and Ben do what Mom says. They work together. They clean up the pepper. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +"Can we play something else?" Lily asks. + +"Sure," Ben says. "But not with pepper." + +They go to their room. They find their fake pepper. They play with it. They have fun. They do not fight. Mom is happy. +Sara liked to eat olives. She enjoyed the salty taste and the soft bite. She always asked for olives when her mom went to the store. One day, she saw a big jar of olives on the shelf. She wanted to have some right away. + +"Mom, can I have some olives, please?" she asked. + +"Not now, Sara. We have to pay for them first. And you have to eat your lunch before you have a snack," her mom said. + +"But I'm hungry now. And I love olives. Please, mom, please," Sara said. She was persistent. She did not give up. + +"Sara, you have to wait. And you have to be polite. You can't just take things from the store. That's not nice," her mom said. + +Sara was sad. She did not understand why she could not have some olives. She looked at the jar with longing. She thought of a plan. She reached for the jar when her mom was not looking. She opened the lid and grabbed a handful of olives. She stuffed them in her mouth. + +"Yum, yum, yum," she said. + +But then she heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing? You can't do that! That's stealing!" the voice said. + +It was the store owner. He saw Sara eating the olives. He was angry. He walked towards Sara and her mom. + +Sara was scared. She realized she did something wrong. She spit out the olives. She started to cry. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I just wanted some olives," she said. + +Her mom was shocked. She did not see Sara take the olives. She felt ashamed. She apologized to the store owner. She paid for the jar of olives and the ones Sara ate. She took Sara by the hand and left the store. + +"Sara, you know you can't do that. That's very bad. You have to ask before you take something. And you have to listen to me. You can't have olives all the time. You have to eat other things too. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Sara nodded. She was sorry. She did not enjoy the olives anymore. She learned her lesson. She hugged her mom and said, + +"I'm sorry, mom. I love you. And I love olives. But not as much as you." +Tom and Lily were playing outside when they saw a big storm coming. The sky was dark and loud. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They were scared and ran inside the house. + +"Mom, mom, there is a storm!" Tom said. + +"I know, honey, it's okay. Come here and sit with me on the couch. We can watch the storm from the window," Mom said. + +She gave them a blanket and some cookies. They snuggled with Mom and ate the cookies. They were sweet and crunchy. + +"Mom, what is lightning?" Lily asked. + +"Lightning is a very bright and hot flash in the sky. It happens when the clouds rub together and make sparks," Mom explained. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can we eat lightning?" Tom asked. + +"No, no, you can't eat lightning. It's too hot and dangerous. It can hurt you and make things burn. You can only look at it from far away," Mom said. + +"Oh, okay. I don't want to eat lightning then. I like cookies better," Tom said. + +"Me too," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged Mom. They watched the storm until it went away. Then they saw a rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty and colorful. They were happy and safe. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She liked to play on the swings and slide, and make new friends. She saw a boy with a red hat and a big smile. He was playing with a ball. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" she asked the boy. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Sure, I want to play with you. Do you like ball?" he said. + +They started to play catch with the ball. They had fun and laughed a lot. They also shared their snacks and stories. + +"Ben, this is my mom. Mom, this is Ben. He is my new friend," Lily said, as she introduced the boy to her mom. + +"Hello, Ben. I'm glad you and Lily are having fun. You have a nice hat," Lily's mom said, as she smiled at the boy. + +"Thank you. This is my dad. Dad, this is Lily and her mom. They are my new friends," Ben said, as he introduced the woman and the girl to his dad. + +"Hello, Lily and her mom. I'm happy you and Ben are playing nicely. You have a pretty dress," Ben's dad said, as he waved at the woman and the girl. + +But then, Lily saw a big dog running towards them. It had black fur and sharp teeth. It barked loudly and jumped on them. Lily was scared. She screamed and hid behind her mom. + +"Mom, mom, help! The dog is scary!" she cried. + +Ben was also scared. He dropped the ball and ran to his dad. + +"Dad, dad, help! The dog is scary!" he yelled. + +The dog's owner came and called the dog. He apologized to Lily, Ben, and their parents. He said the dog was friendly and just wanted to play, but he should have kept him on a leash. + +Lily and Ben calmed down. They hugged their parents and each other. They said goodbye to the dog and his owner. They decided to play on the swings and slide again. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green bird in a tree. The bird has a long tail and a yellow beak. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Anna says. "It is so green and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Do you know what it is called?" + +Anna shakes her head. She does not know. Ben thinks hard. He remembers a book he read with his mom. + +"I think it is called a parrot," he says. "Parrots are clever birds. They can talk!" + +"Really?" Anna asks. "Can we talk to it?" + +Ben nods. He wants to try. He walks closer to the tree and calls to the bird. + +"Hello, parrot! What is your name?" + +The bird looks at Ben and Anna. It opens its beak and says something. + +"Hello, parrot! What is your name?" + +Anna and Ben are surprised. The bird can copy them! + +"Wow, it can talk!" Anna says. "It is a clever parrot!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But it does not tell us its name. Maybe it does not have one." + +Anna has an idea. She smiles and says to the bird. + +"We are Anna and Ben. We are your friends. Do you want a name?" + +The bird tilts its head and says something. + +"We are Anna and Ben. We are your friends. Do you want a name?" + +Anna and Ben laugh. The bird is funny. They think of a name for it. + +"How about Greeny?" Anna suggests. "Because you are green." + +"Or Howie?" Ben says. "Because you say how." + +The bird listens to them and says something. + +"Greeny Howie. Greeny Howie." + +Anna and Ben clap their hands. They like the name. + +"Greeny Howie, you are a clever parrot!" they say. "We are happy to meet you!" + +The bird flaps its wings and says something. + +"Greeny Howie, you are a clever parrot! We are happy to meet you!" +Tom and Anna like to read stories. They have many books with pictures and words. They have a big shelf for their books. But one day, they cannot find their favorite book. It is a book about a dog and a cat who are friends. + +"Where is our book?" Tom asks Anna. "Did we lose it?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe we left it in the living room." + +They go to the living room and look for their book. They look under the sofa, behind the curtains, and on the table. But they cannot find their book. + +"Maybe we left it in the kitchen," Tom says. + +They go to the kitchen and look for their book. They look in the drawers, on the chairs, and in the trash. But they cannot find their book. + +"Maybe we left it in the bedroom," Anna says. + +They go to the bedroom and look for their book. They look in the closet, under the bed, and on the dresser. But they cannot find their book. + +They are very sad. They want to read their book. They sit on the floor and cry. + +"Hey, what's wrong?" Mom says. She comes to the bedroom and sees Tom and Anna crying. + +"We lost our book," Tom says. "The book about the dog and the cat." + +"We looked everywhere," Anna says. "But we cannot find it." + +Mom hugs them and says, "Don't cry. I know where your book is. I saw it in the car this morning. You took it with you when we went to the park. I put it in the glove box for safekeeping. Come on, let's go get it." + +Tom and Anna stop crying and smile. They follow Mom to the car. Mom opens the glove box and takes out their book. She gives it to Tom and Anna. + +"Here is your book," Mom says. "I'm sorry you lost it. But I'm glad you found it." + +"Thank you, Mom," Tom and Anna say. They hug Mom and take their book. They go back to the house and sit on the couch. They open their book and read their story. They read it loud and happy. They love their book. They love their story. They love their Mom. +Anna and Ben like to play with their dolls. They make up stories and sing songs for them. One day, they decide to put on an opera for their dolls. They find some old clothes and hats and make a stage out of a cardboard box. + +Anna is the star of the opera. She wears a long dress and a big hat. She sings very loud and high. Ben is the helper. He plays the piano and makes the sounds of the wind and the rain. He wears a suit and a tie. + +The opera is about a princess who is lost in a storm. She is very sad and scared. She cries and cries. Ben makes the storm louder and louder. Anna sings louder and louder. + +But then, something goes wrong. Ben spills his glass of water on the piano. The piano makes a funny noise and stops working. Ben is very sorry. He says, "Oh no! I broke the piano! I'm sorry, Anna!" + +Anna is very angry. She says, "You ruined the opera! You are a bad helper! You are not my friend anymore!" She throws her hat at Ben and runs away with her doll. + +Ben is very sad. He says, "I didn't mean to break the piano. I was just trying to make the storm. I'm sorry, Anna. Please come back. You are my friend." + +He picks up his doll and his hat and goes to look for Anna. He finds her in the garden. She is sitting on a bench. She is still crying. Her doll is wet and dirty. Her dress is rough and dry. + +Ben says, "Anna, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ruin the opera. Can we be friends again?" + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees his doll and his hat. She sees his sad face. She says, "I'm sorry, too. I was too mean to you. You are a good helper. You are my friend." + +They hug and say sorry. They go back to the house. They clean their dolls and their clothes. They fix the piano. They sing a happy song. They are friends again. The end. +Anna liked to relax with her mommy after a long day. They would sit on the couch and read books, or watch a show, or sing songs. Anna felt happy and cozy with her mommy. + +One day, Anna saw a bottle on the table. It was shiny and pretty, and had a flower on it. Anna was curious and wanted to smell it. She reached for the bottle, but her mommy saw her and said, "No, Anna, that is perfume. It is not for you. It is for grown-ups. Be careful, it can make you sneeze or hurt your eyes." + +Anna was disappointed, but she listened to her mommy. She put the bottle back on the table and said, "Sorry, mommy. I just wanted to smell it. What does it smell like?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It smells like roses and vanilla. It is very nice, but it is strong. Maybe when you are older, you can try some. But for now, let's relax and read a book. How about this one? It is about a princess and a dragon." + +Anna nodded and snuggled with her mommy. She liked books, especially about princesses and dragons. She forgot about the perfume and enjoyed the story. She felt happy and cozy with her mommy. +Anna and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to make castles with sand and shells. They used buckets and spades to shape the sand. They were happy and laughed a lot. + +But then a big wave came and washed away their castles. Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and shouted at the sea. + +"Why did you do that?" Anna asked the sea. "We worked hard to make our castles. They were pretty and fun. You are mean and bad!" + +The sea did not answer. It only made more waves and noise. Anna and Ben felt troubled. They did not know what to do. + +Then they saw their mom and dad coming. They ran to them and hugged them. Mom and dad held them and kissed them. + +"It's okay, sweeties," mom said. "The sea is not mean or bad. It just does what it does. Sometimes it makes waves, sometimes it is calm. It does not want to hurt you or your castles. It just wants to play with you." + +"Really?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, really," dad said. "The sea is your friend. You can play with it, but you have to be careful. Sometimes it can be strong and rough. Sometimes it can be gentle and smooth. You have to respect it and learn from it." + +Anna and Ben looked at the sea. They saw that it was shining and sparkling. They heard that it was singing and whispering. They felt that it was warm and wet. + +They smiled and nodded. They understood. They were not troubled anymore. + +They took their buckets and spades and went back to the sand. They decided to make new castles, but closer to their mom and dad. They also decided to make a gift for the sea. They collected some shells and stones and made a necklace. They threw it into the water and said, "Thank you, sea, for playing with us. We are sorry for being angry. We are your friends, too." + +The sea seemed to smile and wink. It took the necklace and carried it away. It also left some shells and stones on the shore for Anna and Ben. They picked them up and put them in their pockets. They were happy and laughed a lot. +Tim and Liz are friends who like to play together. One day, they find a big tub of yogurt in the fridge. They wonder what it tastes like. + +"Let's try some," Tim says. "It looks yummy." + +"I don't know," Liz says. "Mommy says we have to ask before we eat anything." + +"Come on, don't be scared," Tim says. "I dare you to have a spoonful." + +Liz thinks for a moment. She likes to do new things, but she also wants to be good. She looks at the yogurt. It is white and smooth. + +"Okay, I'll do it," she says. "But you have to do it too." + +They grab two spoons and open the tub. They scoop some yogurt and put it in their mouths. They make a face. It is sour and bitter. + +"Yuck!" they say together. "This is not yummy at all!" + +They spit out the yogurt and run to the sink. They rinse their mouths with water. They feel sick. + +They hear a noise. It is Mommy. She comes into the kitchen and sees the mess. She sees the yogurt on the floor and on their faces. She is angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Did you eat the yogurt?" + +Tim and Liz look at each other. They are scared. They know they did something bad. + +They nod their heads. They say sorry. + +Mommy sighs. She picks up the tub and shows them the label. It says "Greek yogurt". + +"This is not for kids," she says. "This is for grown-ups. It is very sour and strong. It can make you sick. It is dangerous." + +Tim and Liz feel sorry. They did not know. They thought it was like the yogurt they have for breakfast. They hug Mommy and say sorry again. + +Mommy hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they are okay. + +She says, "Next time, please ask me before you eat anything. And don't dare each other to do things that can hurt you. Okay?" + +Tim and Liz say okay. They promise to be good. They ask Mommy for some juice and cookies. They hope they will feel better soon. They learn their lesson. They never eat Greek yogurt again. +Lily liked to watch the aeroplanes in the sky. She wanted to fly in one and see the clouds and the birds. But her brother Tom said she was too little and he was bigger and smarter. He said he would fly in an aeroplane one day and Lily would stay on the ground. + +Lily was envious of Tom. She wished she was bigger and smarter too. She was angry at Tom for being mean to her. One day, she saw Tom's toy aeroplane on his bed. She decided to take it and play with it. She thought Tom would not notice. + +But Tom did notice. He came into his room and saw Lily with his toy aeroplane. He was very angry. He shouted at Lily and snatched the toy from her. He said she was a bad sister and he would tell Mom. Lily was scared. She knew Mom would punish her for taking Tom's toy. + +She started to cry and said she was sorry. She said she just wanted to fly in an aeroplane like Tom. She said she loved Tom and did not want to make him angry. Tom saw Lily's tears and felt sorry for her. He remembered that he loved Lily too and did not want to make her sad. + +He hugged Lily and said he was sorry too. He said he would share his toy aeroplane with her and they could play together. He said he would teach her about the sky and the clouds and the birds. He said he would take her to fly in an aeroplane one day when she was bigger. Lily smiled and hugged Tom back. She said thank you and said he was a good brother. They played with the toy aeroplane and forgot about Mom. Mom saw them and smiled. She was happy that they were friends again. She did not punish them. She gave them a cookie and a kiss. +Timmy loved parades. He liked to see the big floats, the loud music, and the funny clowns. He was very excited when his mom took him to the town parade. He wanted to have a good spot to watch everything. + +But when they got there, it was very crowded. Timmy had to squeeze between many people. He felt hot and sweaty. He wished he had some water. He saw a man with a big bottle of water. He asked him, "Can I have some water, please?" + +The man looked at Timmy and said, "No, you can't. This is my water. Go away, you little brat." He was very rude. He pushed Timmy away. Timmy felt sad and angry. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't. He felt a tickle in his nose. + +He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed. He sneezed very hard. He sneezed so hard that he sprayed the man with his snot. The man was shocked and disgusted. He yelled, "You filthy kid! You sneezed on me! How dare you!" He grabbed Timmy by the collar and shook him. + +Timmy was scared and hurt. He cried, "Mommy, help me!" He looked for his mom, but he couldn't see her. She was lost in the crowd. He was alone with the angry man. The man was going to do something bad to him. Timmy wished he never came to the parade. He wished he never sneezed. He wished he had some water. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the slide. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide and slides down. He goes very fast. He is happy. + +"Wow, this is fun!" he says. + +Mia goes next. She sits on the slide and slides down. But she slides too fast. She slips off the slide and falls on the grass. She is not hurt, but she is surprised. + +"Oops!" she says. + +Tom sees Mia fall. He runs to her. He asks her if she is OK. + +"Are you OK, Mia?" he says. + +"I'm OK, Tom. That was funny!" she says. + +They both laugh. They get up and hug. They are still friends. They go on the slide again. They are careful not to slip. They have fun. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a red ball that they threw to each other. One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It had yellow and blue feathers and a long tail. It was a rare bird that they had never seen before. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Ben said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I wonder what it is called," Lily said. "Do you think it can talk?" + +They hoped the bird would come closer so they could see it better. They waved their arms and called to it. The bird looked at them and flew down. It landed on a branch near them. + +"Hello, hello, hello," the bird said. It sounded like a bell. + +"Hello, bird!" Ben and Lily said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Coco," the bird said. "I am a parrot. I can say many words." + +"Coco, you are amazing!" Ben said. "Can you say our names?" + +"Sure, sure, sure," Coco said. "You are Ben and Lily. You are twins. You have a red ball." + +Ben and Lily laughed. They liked Coco. They asked him many questions. Coco answered them and asked them some too. They played with the ball and the bird. They had a lot of fun. + +They hoped Coco would stay with them. But soon, Coco said he had to go. He had a family in the zoo. He had escaped for a day. He wanted to see the world. + +"Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye," Coco said. "You are nice. You are friends. Maybe I will see you again." + +"Goodbye, Coco," Ben and Lily said. "You are rare. You are wonder. We will miss you." + +Coco flew away. Ben and Lily watched him until he was out of sight. They hugged each other. They felt happy and sad. They hoped they would see Coco again. They wondered what he would do next. They went home with their red ball. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They never forgot Coco, the rare and wonder bird. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to buy a new toy. But they do not have enough money. + +They have an idea. They can sell pastry to people. Pastry is sweet and yummy. They can make pastry with flour, butter, sugar and jam. They ask their moms to help them. + +They make many pastry in the kitchen. They put them in a big basket. They go to the park. They see many people. They say, "Hello, do you want to buy pastry? They are cheap and good." + +Some people stop and look. They smell the pastry. They say, "Yes, please. How much are they?" + +Lily and Tom say, "One pastry is one coin. Two pastry are two coins. Three pastry are three coins." + +Some people buy one pastry. Some people buy two pastry. Some people buy three pastry. Lily and Tom are happy. They say, "Thank you. Have a nice day." + +They sell all the pastry. They count the coins. They have enough money to buy the new toy. They run to the toy store. They choose the toy they like. They pay with the coins. They hug the toy. They are very happy. They say, "We did it. We sold pastry and bought the toy. We are good friends." +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But they also made a big mess. Toys were everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Max, you have to clean up your toys now. We have to go to Grandma's house soon. Hurry up!" + +Lily and Max did not want to stop playing. They said, "But Mom, we are having fun. Can we play a little more?" + +Mom said, "No, you can play at Grandma's house. But first you have to put your toys away. If you don't, you will have no dessert tonight. Hurry up!" + +Lily and Max did not want to miss dessert. They loved Grandma's cookies and cake. They started to pick up their toys and put them in the box. But they were very slow. They still wanted to play with some of them. + +Mom came back and saw that they were not done. She said, "Lily and Max, you are too slow. We have to go now. Put on your shoes and coats. Hurry up!" + +Lily and Max put on their shoes and coats. But they forgot something. They left their favorite toys on the floor. They did not see them because they were in a hurry. + +They got in the car and Mom drove to Grandma's house. When they got there, they ran to hug Grandma. Grandma was happy to see them. She said, "Hello, Lily and Max. I have a surprise for you. Come and see." + +She took them to the kitchen and showed them a big tray of cookies and cake. Lily and Max were very excited. They said, "Wow, Grandma, thank you. Can we have some?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, you can. But first, wash your hands. Hurry up!" + +Lily and Max washed their hands and sat at the table. They reached for the cookies and cake. But then they remembered something. They left their favorite toys at home. They felt sad. They said, "Oh no, Grandma, we left our toys at home. We were in a hurry and we forgot them." + +Grandma said, "Don't worry, Lily and Max. I have something for you. Look under the table." + +Lily and Max looked under the table and saw two big bags. They opened them and saw new toys. They were the same as their favorite toys, but bigger and brighter. They were very happy. They said, "Wow, Grandma, thank you. You are the best. Can we play with them?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, you can. But first, eat your cookies and cake. Hurry up!" + +Lily and Max ate their cookies and cake and then played with their new toys. They had a lot of fun with Grandma. They learned a lesson. They learned to clean up their mess and not to leave their toys behind. They also learned to hurry up when Mom said so. But they also learned that Grandma was very kind and loved them very much. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park near their home. The park has swings, slides and a big sandbox. Lily and Ben have fun in the park every day. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to go to the city. The city is far from the park. They need to take a bus to get there. The city has many tall buildings, cars and people. Lily and Ben want to see the city and skip on the sidewalk. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can go to the city. Their mom and dad say no. They say the city is too busy and noisy for them. They say they are too small to go to the city. They say they can go to the city when they are bigger. + +Lily and Ben are upset. They do not want to stay in the park. They want to go to the city. They cry and pout. They do not listen to their mom and dad. + +Their mom and dad are sad. They do not like to see Lily and Ben upset. They try to cheer them up. They say they can go to the zoo instead. The zoo is not far from the park. The zoo has many animals, like lions, monkeys and elephants. Lily and Ben like animals. They think the zoo is fun. + +Lily and Ben stop crying and pouting. They say sorry to their mom and dad. They say they want to go to the zoo. They hug their mom and dad. They take the bus to the zoo. They see the animals and skip on the path. They are happy. +Tommy was eager to eat his cereal in the morning. He liked the crunchy and sweet flakes with milk. He ran to the kitchen and saw his mom pouring cereal into a bowl. + +"Can I have some, please?" he asked. + +"Of course, honey. Here you go," his mom said and handed him the bowl and a spoon. + +Tommy smiled and started to eat. He liked to make noises with his mouth, like a car or a plane. He pretended his spoon was a car and zoomed it around the bowl. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" he said. + +His mom laughed and watched him. She was happy to see him having fun. + +Suddenly, Tommy stopped and frowned. He looked at his spoon and saw something strange. + +"Mom, what is this?" he asked and pointed to a green thing on his spoon. + +His mom looked closer and gasped. It was a pea, a vegetable that Tommy hated. + +"Oh no, how did that get in there?" she wondered. + +She looked at the cereal box and saw that it was not the one she usually bought. It was a different brand that had peas and carrots mixed with the flakes. + +"Oops, I must have grabbed the wrong box at the store. I'm sorry, Tommy. Do you want to try it anyway?" she asked. + +Tommy shook his head. He did not want to eat peas and carrots for breakfast. He wanted his normal cereal. + +"Can we reverse it, mom? Can we take it back and get the right one?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and hugged him. + +"Sure, honey. We can reverse it. Let's go to the store and exchange it. Maybe they will give us a free toy for the mistake," she said. + +Tommy nodded and put down his spoon. He was eager to go to the store and get his favorite cereal. He hoped they would have a car toy for him. He liked cars very much. + +He grabbed his mom's hand and they went to the car. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" he said again and laughed. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a big couch in her living room where she could sit and read books or watch cartoons. But sometimes she felt lonely, because she had no one to play with. Her mom and dad were busy with work, and her big brother was at school. + +One day, she saw a new toy on the couch. It was a fuzzy bear with a red bow. She wondered who left it there. She wanted to touch it and hug it, but she was afraid. What if it was not for her? What if it was a trick? She remembered that her brother sometimes played tricks on her, like hiding her dolls or putting worms in her shoes. + +She looked around, but she saw no one. She thought maybe her mom or dad bought it for her as a surprise. She felt happy and curious. She decided to dare. She walked slowly to the couch and reached out her hand. She touched the bear softly. It felt warm and soft. She smiled and picked it up. She hugged it and said, "Hello, bear. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bear did not answer, but it made a sound. It was a squeak. Lily was surprised. She looked at the bear and saw a tag. It said, "Press my paw to hear me talk." She pressed the paw and heard the bear say, "Hi, Lily. I'm Buddy. I'm your new friend. I'm so glad you found me. I was lonely on the couch." + +Lily gasped. She could not believe it. The bear could talk. She felt happy and excited. She said, "Hi, Buddy. I'm Lily. I'm your new friend too. I was lonely too. Do you want to play with me?" + +The bear said, "Yes, Lily. I want to play with you. You are very brave and kind. You dared to touch me and hug me. You made me happy. What do you want to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She had so many ideas. She said, "Let's play tea party. I have a tea set and some cookies. We can pretend to be guests and hosts. Do you like tea?" + +The bear said, "I love tea. And cookies. And you. Let's play tea party. You are the best host ever." + +Lily and Buddy went to her room and set up the tea party. They had a lot of fun. They talked and laughed and shared stories. They became the best friends ever. They never felt lonely again. They always had each other. And they always dared to try new things. +Lily liked to feed the birds in the park. She had a bag of bread and seeds that she broke into small pieces. She threw them on the grass and watched the birds come and eat. She saw big birds and small birds, brown birds and colorful birds. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" she said. "The birds are hungry and I help them." + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. "You are very kind, Lily. The birds are happy and you are happy. That is good." + +Lily saw a little bird that was shy and did not come to the grass. It was on a branch and looked at the food. Lily wanted to feed it too. She took a piece of bread and walked slowly to the tree. She held out her hand and said softly, "Come, little bird, come. I have food for you. Don't be afraid." + +The little bird looked at Lily and saw that she was friendly. It flew down and landed on her hand. It pecked at the bread and chirped. Lily felt its feathers and its warmth. She was very happy and proud. She had made a new friend. + +Mommy watched and took a picture. She was proud of Lily too. She said, "You are very brave, Lily. The little bird trusts you. That is special." + +Lily and the little bird looked at each other and smiled. They had learned something. They had learned to share and to trust. That is important. +Sara and Tom are big brother and sister. They have a new baby at home. His name is Ben. Sara and Tom love Ben very much. They like to help Mom and Dad with Ben. + +One day, Sara and Tom are playing in the living room. They hear a loud noise from Ben's room. They run to see what is wrong. They see Ben crying in his crib. He is hungry and wants milk. + +"Shh, shh, Ben, it's okay," Sara says. She picks up Ben and holds him. She tries to make him happy. She sings a song to him. "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." + +"Can I help too?" Tom asks. He wants to be a good brother. He gets a bottle of milk from the kitchen. He brings it to Sara. He says, "Here, Sara, give Ben some milk. Milk is delicious. Ben will like it." + +Sara takes the bottle from Tom. She thanks him. She puts the bottle in Ben's mouth. Ben drinks the milk. He stops crying. He makes a happy sound. He smiles at Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom smile back. They are proud of themselves. They hug Ben. They say, "We love you, Ben. You are our baby." +Sara and her mom went to the airport. They had a big bag with clothes and toys. They were going to visit Sara's grandma, who lived far away. Sara was happy, but also a little sad. She would miss her dad and her dog. + +"Bye, dad! Bye, Spot!" Sara said, waving and hugging them. "I love you!" + +"I love you too, sweetie. Have a good trip. Call me when you get there, okay?" dad said, kissing Sara on the cheek. + +"Okay, dad. Don't worry. We'll be back soon," Sara said, smiling. + +Mom and Sara walked to the big plane. They showed their tickets to a lady, who smiled and said, "Welcome aboard. Have a nice flight." They found their seats and put their bag in a space above them. Mom buckled Sara's seat belt and gave her a book. + +"Look, Sara. This is a book about grandma's city. It has pictures of the park, the zoo, the museum, and the bridge. Do you want to read it with me?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. That sounds fun. Thank you for the book. You are very thoughtful," Sara said, opening the book. + +Mom and Sara read the book together, looking at the colorful pictures and learning new things. Sara felt happy and excited. She couldn't wait to see grandma and give her a big kiss. She knew grandma would be very happy too. Sara closed her eyes and dreamed of the fun things they would do. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the big room with many books. They liked to look at the pictures and make up stories. One day, they found a book with a shiny cover and a star on it. They opened the book and saw many colors and shapes. + +"Wow, what is this?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, but it looks fun. Let's read it," Lily said. + +They began to read the book, but they did not understand the words. They were strange and hard. They only looked at the pictures and tried to guess what they meant. As they turned the pages, they felt a breeze and heard a sound. + +"Whoosh!" + +They looked up and saw that the bookshelf was gone. So were the other books and the walls and the floor. They were in a different place. It was dark and cold and pale. There were no people or animals or plants. Only rocks and dust and shadows. + +"Where are we?" Lily cried. + +"I don't know, but I don't like it. We have to go back," Ben said. + +They looked at the book, but it was blank. There were no pictures or words or colors. It was empty and white. They tried to close it, but it did not move. It was stuck. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +But no one heard them. They were alone and scared in the pale place. They wished they never opened the book. They wished they could vanish and go back to the big room with many books. They wished they could see their mom and dad and hug them. They wished they could wake up from this bad dream. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys and their dog, Spot. One sunny day, Lily's mom said, "I have a surprise for you and Ben. We are going to have a picnic in the park!" + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They helped Lily's mom pack some sandwiches, fruits, cookies, and juice in a big basket. They also brought a blanket, some plates, and some napkins. They put everything in the car and drove to the park. + +When they got to the park, they found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and put the basket on top. They opened the basket and saw all the yummy food. They said, "Wow, this is an amazing picnic!" + +They ate their sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. They drank their juice. They shared some with Spot, who wagged his tail. They thanked Lily's mom for the surprise. They felt very full and happy. + +After they finished eating, they played with their toys and Spot. They ran, jumped, and laughed. They had a lot of fun. They saw some birds, squirrels, and flowers. They said, "We love the park!" + +They stayed in the park until it was time to go home. They packed everything in the car and said goodbye to the park. They hugged Lily's mom and said, "Thank you for the amazing picnic and the surprise. We had a great day!" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You are amazing, too!" +Lily and Tom were hungry. They saw a big basket of corn on the table. They wanted to eat some corn. But Mom said, "No, you have to wait for dinner. The corn is for everyone." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They had an idea. They waited until Mom went to the kitchen. Then they ran to the table and grabbed some corn. They hid under the sofa and started to eat. + +"Yum, this corn is so good," said Lily. + +"Yes, it is," said Tom. "But we have to be quiet. Mom will be angry if she finds out." + +They ate and ate. They did not hear Mom coming back. She saw the empty basket and the corn husks on the floor. She knew what happened. + +"Lily! Tom! Come here right now!" she shouted. + +Lily and Tom felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They crawled out from under the sofa. They looked at Mom with sad eyes. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "You should not take things without asking. You should not lie and hide. You should not be greedy and eat all the corn. You should share and join the family for dinner. Now you have to go to your room and think about what you did." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not do it again." + +They went to their room. They felt sorry and guilty. They wished they had not eaten the corn. They wished they had joined the family for dinner. +Tim and Jen are at the park with Mom. They see a big round thing that can spin. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the spinny thing, Mom?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, but be careful and hold on tight," Mom says. + +Tim and Jen run to the spinny thing and climb on. They sit on opposite sides and push with their feet. The spinny thing goes faster and faster. Tim and Jen laugh and scream. + +"Weee! This is great!" Jen says. + +"I love spinning!" Tim says. + +They spin for a long time. They feel dizzy and happy. Then they hear Mom call them. + +"Time to go, kids! We have to exit the park soon," Mom says. + +Tim and Jen stop pushing and wait for the spinny thing to slow down. They jump off and run to Mom. + +"That was so fun, Mom!" Tim says. + +"Can we do it again next time?" Jen asks. + +"Maybe, if you are good," Mom says. + +They exit the park and go to the car. They are still smiling and spinning in their heads. They had a great day at the park. +Sara and Ben are playing in the lawn. They like to run and jump and roll on the green grass. They see some flowers and bees and butterflies. They are happy. + +But then Sara sees something on the lawn that makes her sad. It is a bird. A small, brown bird. It is not moving. It is dead. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Sara says. She runs to the bird and kneels down. She touches its feathers. They are soft and cold. + +"What is wrong with the bird, Sara?" Ben asks. He follows Sara and looks at the bird. He does not understand. + +"I think the bird is dead, Ben," Sara says. She feels a tear in her eye. "Dead means it cannot fly or sing or eat anymore. It is gone." + +Ben feels sad too. He likes birds. He wonders what happened to the bird. He wants to help. + +"Maybe we can find its family, Sara," Ben says. He stands up and searches the lawn. He looks at the trees and the sky. He hopes to see other birds. "Maybe they are looking for the bird. Maybe they miss it." + +Sara stands up too. She searches the lawn with Ben. She thinks Ben is kind and smart. She hopes they can find the bird's family. She wants to say sorry. + +They search and search, but they do not see any other birds. They only see more flowers and bees and butterflies. They are still sad. + +"Maybe the bird's family is not here, Ben," Sara says. She holds Ben's hand. "Maybe they are somewhere else. Somewhere safe and happy." + +"Maybe, Sara," Ben says. He squeezes Sara's hand. "Maybe we can do something for the bird. Something nice." + +They think and think. Then they have an idea. They pick some flowers from the lawn. They make a circle around the bird. They say a prayer. They say goodbye. + +They leave the bird on the lawn. They hope it is peaceful. They hope it is not lonely. They go back to their house. They hug their mom and dad. They tell them about the bird. They feel better. They are still friends. +Ben liked to help his mom at her office. Her office was a big room with many desks and chairs and computers. Mom's desk was very organized. She had a place for everything: her papers, her pens, her books, her phone. Ben liked to look at her things and learn new words. + +One day, mom had to go to a meeting. She told Ben to stay at her desk and be quiet. She gave him a coloring book and some crayons. Ben was happy. He started to color a picture of a dog. He used many colors: red, blue, green, yellow. + +But then he saw something else on mom's desk. It was a big bottle of water. Ben was thirsty. He wanted to drink some water. He reached for the bottle and tried to open it. But the bottle was too heavy and the lid was too tight. Ben pushed and pulled and twisted. He did not notice that the bottle was tipping over. + +Suddenly, the lid popped off and water poured out of the bottle. It poured on mom's desk, on her papers, on her pens, on her books, on her phone. It poured on the floor, on the chair, on Ben's coloring book. Ben was shocked. He dropped the bottle and started to cry. + +Mom heard Ben's cry and came back to her desk. She saw the mess and gasped. She was angry and sad. She picked up Ben and hugged him. She said, "Ben, what did you do? You poured water on everything. You ruined my things. You made a big problem." + +Ben felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was thirsty. I wanted water. I did not mean to pour water. I love you, mom." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I love you too, Ben. But you have to be careful. You have to ask before you touch things. You have to learn from your mistake. Now we have to clean up and fix everything." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, mom. I will help you. I will be good. I will learn." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good boy. But next time, please don't pour water on my organized desk." +Tommy did not like haircuts. He liked his hair long and messy. He said haircuts were ouchy and scary. He cried when Mommy said it was time to go to the barber. + +"Please, Mommy, no haircut!" Tommy begged. "I want to keep my hair!" + +"Sorry, Tommy, but you need a haircut. Your hair is too long and dirty. The barber will be nice and gentle. He will make you look mighty and handsome." Mommy said. + +Tommy shook his head. He did not want to look mighty and handsome. He wanted to look like himself. He did not accept Mommy's words. He ran away and hid under the bed. + +Mommy found him and pulled him out. She carried him to the car. Tommy kicked and screamed. He did not want to go to the barber. He was very mad and sad. + +At the barber shop, Mommy held Tommy on the chair. The barber smiled and took out his scissors. He tried to cut Tommy's hair. But Tommy moved and wiggled. He did not stay still. He did not listen to the barber. + +The barber got angry. He did not like Tommy's behavior. He cut Tommy's hair very fast and rough. He did not care if Tommy liked it or not. He made Tommy's hair very short and uneven. He left some patches and some bald spots. He made Tommy look funny and ugly. + +Tommy felt the scissors on his head. He felt his hair fall down. He looked in the mirror. He saw his new haircut. He did not recognize himself. He did not like his haircut. He felt very bad. + +He started to cry. He cried very loud and hard. He wanted his hair back. He wanted his Mommy to fix it. He wanted to go home. + +Mommy saw Tommy's haircut. She gasped. She did not like his haircut either. She felt very sorry for Tommy. She paid the barber and took Tommy out. She hugged him and said she loved him. + +But Tommy did not stop crying. He did not feel loved. He felt hurt and ashamed. He hated his haircut. He hated the barber. He hated Mommy. He wished he never went to the barber shop. He wished he never got a haircut. He wished he could hide under the bed forever. +Lila and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and make structures. They made towers, bridges, houses and castles. They used red, blue, yellow and green blocks. They had fun and shared their blocks. + +One day, Sam had to move to a new home. He said goodbye to Lila and gave her a hug. He took some of his blocks with him. Lila was sad. She missed Sam and his blocks. She did not have anyone to play with and make structures. + +Lila's mom saw that she was sad. She said, "I know you miss Sam, but you can still play with your blocks. You can make new structures and new friends. Maybe you can write a letter to Sam and tell him about your structures." + +Lila nodded. She took out her blocks and started to make a structure. She made a modest house with a door and a window. She used red and blue blocks. She liked her house. She thought Sam would like it too. + +She asked her mom for some paper and a crayon. She drew her house and wrote, "To Sam, I miss you. This is my house. I hope you like it. From Lila." She put the paper in an envelope and gave it to her mom. She said, "Can you send this to Sam?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I will. I'm sure he will be happy to hear from you. You are a good friend, Lila." She gave Lila a hug and a kiss. Lila smiled. She still missed Sam, but she felt better. She hoped Sam would write back soon. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, Ben has a new game. It is called chess. He shows it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, this is chess. It is fun. You have black pieces and I have white pieces. We move them on the board. We try to catch the king. The king is the most important piece. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asks. + +Mia nods. She likes new games. She picks up a black piece. It looks like a horse. She moves it on the board. + +"Good move, Mia. But watch out, I can move my piece too. It looks like a castle. It can go very far. See, I can catch your horse. Now it is mine." Ben says. + +Mia frowns. She does not like to lose her horse. She looks at the board. She sees another black piece. It looks like a queen. It can go in any direction. She moves it on the board. + +"Wow, Mia, that is a smart move. You can catch my castle. And you can also catch my king. You win the game. You are very good at chess." Ben says. + +Mia smiles. She likes to win the game. She likes chess. She likes Ben. They hug and laugh. They play chess again. They have fun. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks in their room. They like to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Sara has a bright red block that she wants to put on top of her tower. But the red block is on the shelf, and she is too small to reach it. + +"Ben, can you help me?" Sara asks her brother. "I want the red block, but I can't reach it." + +Ben looks at the shelf and sees the red block. He also sees a box of matches next to it. He likes matches, because they make fire and smoke and noise. He thinks it would be fun to play with them. + +"No, I can't help you," Ben says. "I want the matches. They are more fun than blocks." + +He climbs on a chair and grabs the box of matches. He opens it and takes out a match. He tries to strike it on the side of the box, but nothing happens. + +"Ben, don't play with matches!" Sara says. "They are dangerous. They can burn you and the house. Mommy and Daddy will be angry." + +"I don't care," Ben says. "I want to see the fire. It's bright and pretty." + +He tries to strike the match again, but he drops it on the floor. The match lights up and makes a small flame. Ben is scared and jumps off the chair. He runs to Sara and hugs her. + +"Sara, help me!" Ben says. "The match is on fire. It will burn the blocks and the carpet and the curtains." + +Sara is brave and smart. She remembers what Mommy and Daddy taught her. She grabs a blanket and throws it over the match. The fire goes out and the smoke stops. + +"Good job, Sara!" Ben says. "You saved us and the room. I'm sorry I played with matches. They are not fun. They are bad." + +Sara hugs Ben and smiles. She is happy that he is sorry and that they are safe. + +"It's okay, Ben," Sara says. "I forgive you. But don't play with matches again. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups only." + +Ben nods and agrees. He puts the box of matches back on the shelf. He helps Sara get the red block and put it on her tower. They play with the blocks and have fun. They are good siblings and friends. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they found a big book with many stories. They wanted to read it together. + +But the book was too heavy for them. They tried to lift it, but it fell on the floor. The book split in two. Some pages flew out. Lily and Ben were sad. + +"Oh no, the book is broken!" Lily cried. "We can't read the stories now!" + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben said. He picked up some pages and tried to put them back. But he did not know where they belonged. He made a mess. + +Lily looked at the pages. She saw a picture of a princess and a dragon. She liked that story. She took the pages and ran to the couch. + +"Hey, give me that!" Ben shouted. He saw a picture of a pirate and a treasure. He liked that story. He took the pages and ran to the chair. + +Lily and Ben did not want to share. They each read their own story. But they felt empty. They missed their friend. They did not have fun. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They put down their pages and walked to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "Do you want to read my story?" + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "Do you want to read my story?" + +They smiled and hugged. They decided to read both stories. They took the book and the pages and fixed them. They sat on the floor and read together. They were happy. They liked to share. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, stars, and animals. One day, she wanted to create a cow, because she saw one on TV. She drew a big circle for the body, a smaller circle for the head, four sticks for the legs, and two horns. She colored the cow black and white. + +"Look, Mommy, I made a cow!" Lily said, showing her picture to her mom. + +"That's very nice, Lily, but your cow looks very thin. Do you know why?" Mommy asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered that the cow on TV was eating grass and hay. She said, "Maybe my cow is thin because it has no food." + +Mommy nodded. "That's right, Lily. Cows need food to be healthy and strong. Just like you and me. Do you want to give your cow some food?" + +Lily smiled. She took another paper and drew some green grass and yellow hay. She cut them out and glued them to the cow's picture. She said, "There, now my cow has food. It will be happy and fat." + +Mommy hugged Lily. "You are very smart and kind, Lily. You know how to create and how to care. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt happy. She learned that creating is fun, but caring is important too. She hung her cow picture on the wall and went to play with her toys. +Tom and Mia like to play outside when it rains. They put on their boots and coats and run to the park. There they find many puddles of water. They jump and splash in the puddles. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Mia, a spray bottle!" Tom says. He sees a blue bottle on a bench. He picks it up and squeezes it. Water comes out of the bottle in a thin stream. He sprays the water at Mia. "Hey, stop it!" Mia says. She tries to dodge the water. She is wet and cold. + +Mia sees a large puddle near a slide. She runs to the puddle and picks up a stick. She stirs the water with the stick. She makes waves and bubbles. She sprays the water at Tom with the stick. "Take that!" Mia says. She smiles and giggles. + +Tom runs to the puddle and joins Mia. He drops the bottle and grabs another stick. He sprays the water at Mia with the stick. "You can't get me!" Tom says. He laughs and wiggles. + +They spray each other with water until they are soaked. They don't mind. They are happy and silly. They love to play in the rain. +Lila and Tom were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lila had a wooden sword and a shield made of cardboard. Tom had a green scarf and a whistle. He pretended to be a fierce dragon who wanted to take Lila's shield. + +"Roar! I am the dragon! Give me your shield or I will blow fire at you!" Tom said, blowing his whistle loudly. + +"No, no, no! You cannot have my shield! It is mine and it protects me from your fire!" Lila said, holding her shield in front of her. + +They ran around the garden, chasing and dodging each other. Lila tried to hit Tom with her sword, but he was too fast. Tom tried to grab Lila's shield, but she was too strong. + +They had so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Kids, lunch is ready! Come inside and wash your hands!" Mom said, standing at the door. + +Lila and Tom stopped playing and looked at each other. They were hungry and tired. + +"OK, Mom, we are coming!" Lila said. + +"Can we play again after lunch?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, if you eat your vegetables and share your toys," Mom said. + +Lila and Tom nodded and ran inside. They left their sword, shield, scarf and whistle on the grass. They were still available for their next adventure. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to pretend they were driving on the road and going to different places. Ben had a red car and Lily had a blue car. + +"Look, Lily, I have a license for my car!" Ben said, showing her a piece of paper he had drawn on. "It has my name and a picture of my car. Do you have a license for your car?" + +Lily looked at Ben's paper and felt sad. She did not have a license for her car. She wanted to have one too. She thought of a plan. + +"Wait here, Ben, I will be right back," she said, and ran inside the house. She found a piece of paper and a crayon and quickly drew a license for her car. She wrote her name and a picture of her car, but she also added some stars and hearts and a big smiley face. + +She ran back to the garden and showed Ben her license. "Look, Ben, I have a license for my car too!" she said, smiling. "It has my name and a picture of my car and some other things. It is very pretty, don't you think?" + +Ben looked at Lily's paper and felt angry. He saw that her license was different from his. He thought she was cheating. He did not like that. He wanted to be honest. + +"Lily, that is not a real license!" he said, frowning. "You just made it up. You did not follow the rules. You have to draw your license like mine, with only your name and a picture of your car. That is the honest way to do it." + +Lily felt hurt. She did not mean to cheat. She just wanted to have a license like Ben. She thought her license was nice and fun. She did not understand why Ben was angry. + +"Ben, I am sorry, I did not know there were rules," she said, tears in her eyes. "I just wanted to have a license like you. I thought you would like my license. I think it is very pretty. Can we still be friends?" + +Ben saw that Lily was sorry and sad. He felt sorry and sad too. He did not want to make Lily cry. He wanted to be her friend. He thought of a way to make her happy. + +"Lily, I am sorry, I was too mean," he said, hugging her. "Your license is very pretty. I like the stars and the hearts and the smiley face. They make your license special. We can still be friends. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben back. She was happy that Ben liked her license. She was happy that they were still friends. She wanted to play with him. + +"Yes, Ben, I want to play with you," she said, wiping her tears. "Let's drive our cars to the park and have a picnic. That sounds like fun, don't you think?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He agreed that it sounded like fun. He took Lily's hand and they ran to their cars. They drove to the park and had a picnic. They had a lot of fun. They were honest and happy friends. +Tim and Mia like to play with stuff. They have many toys, books, and blocks. They like to make towers with the blocks. They try to balance the blocks on top of each other. Sometimes the towers fall down and make a loud noise. + +One day, they see an enormous box in the living room. It is bigger than Tim and Mia. They wonder what is inside. They want to open the box, but it is too heavy. They have an idea. They decide to make a tower with the box. + +They get some chairs and a stool. They put the stool on the floor. They put one chair on the stool. They put another chair on the first chair. They climb up the chairs. They try to balance on the top chair. They reach for the box. + +"Be careful, Tim!" Mia says. "Don't fall down!" + +"I'm careful, Mia!" Tim says. "I want to see what is in the box!" + +Tim pulls the box. The box is very heavy. The box moves a little bit. The tower shakes a lot. Tim and Mia lose their balance. They fall down with the chairs and the stool. The box falls down too. It makes a huge noise. + +"Ouch!" Tim and Mia say. They rub their heads. They look at the box. The box is open. They see what is inside. It is a big teddy bear. It is soft and fluffy. It has a red bow around its neck. + +"Wow!" Tim and Mia say. They forget about their pain. They hug the teddy bear. They are happy. They thank their mom and dad for the surprise. They play with the teddy bear. They forget about the tower. They forget about the stuff. They only care about the teddy bear. They love the teddy bear. The teddy bear loves them too. +Anna loves ponies. She has a toy pony that she plays with every day. She calls her pony Sparkle, because she has a shiny mane and tail. Anna likes to brush Sparkle's hair and make her run and jump. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big pony with a girl on its back. The pony is brown and white, and has a long braid in its hair. Anna thinks the pony is very pretty. She wants to ride the pony too. + +"Mom, dad, can I ride the pony?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey, you can ride the pony," mom says. "But you have to wait your turn, and be careful." + +Anna waits and watches the girl on the pony. The girl is smiling and waving. She looks very happy. Anna smiles too. She hopes the pony will like her. + +When it is Anna's turn, she walks up to the pony. The girl gets off the pony and gives her a helmet. + +"Hi, I'm Lily, and this is Daisy," the girl says. "Daisy is a very good pony. She likes carrots and apples. Do you want to give her one?" + +Anna nods. She takes a carrot from a basket and gives it to Daisy. Daisy crunches the carrot and nuzzles Anna's hand. Anna giggles. She likes Daisy too. + +"Thank you, Lily," Anna says. "Can I ride Daisy now?" + +"Sure, you can ride Daisy," Lily says. "But you have to hold on tight, and listen to the man. He will tell you what to do." + +Anna puts on the helmet and climbs on Daisy's back. The man helps her and holds the reins. He tells Anna to say "giddy up" to make Daisy go, and "whoa" to make Daisy stop. Anna says the words and Daisy starts to walk. Anna feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She feels like she is flying. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Anna says. "Daisy is a very nice pony. I love Daisy!" + +Daisy hears Anna and neighs. She is happy too. She likes Anna. + +Anna rides Daisy around the park. She sees the trees, the flowers, the birds, and the people. She waves to mom and dad, who are taking pictures. She waves to Lily, who is waiting for her turn. She waves to everyone who sees her. She is having the best time ever. + +When Anna is done, she gets off Daisy and hugs her. She thanks the man and Lily for letting her ride Daisy. She gives Daisy another carrot and a kiss. + +"Bye, Daisy, you are a very good pony," Anna says. "I hope I see you again." + +"Bye, Anna, you are a very good rider," Daisy says. "I hope you see you again too." + +Anna and Daisy are friends. They are not silly. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the museum with their moms. The museum has many things to see and learn. + +"Look, Ben, this is a dinosaur!" Anna says. She points to a big bone. "It is very old and big. It can roar and run." + +"Wow, Anna, it is amazing!" Ben says. He pretends to be a dinosaur. He acts like he is roaring and running. He makes Anna laugh. + +"Ben, Anna, come here!" their moms call. They want to show them something else. Ben and Anna stop acting and follow their moms. + +They see a big room with many pictures and colors. The pictures are of people and animals and places. The colors are bright and beautiful. The room is very organized. Everything has a place and a name. + +"What are these, mom?" Anna asks. + +"These are paintings, Anna. They are made by artists. Artists use paint and brushes to make pictures. They can show how they feel or what they imagine." her mom explains. + +"I like this one!" Ben says. He points to a painting of a clown. The clown has a big nose and a funny hat. He is smiling and holding balloons. "He looks happy and funny. He can act and make people laugh." + +"Yes, he does, Ben. He is a clown. Clowns are actors. They wear costumes and makeup to act and make people laugh." his mom says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They like the paintings. They think artists and clowns are cool. They want to act and make pictures too. They have fun at the museum. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. It is wide and shiny. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, they see a boy. He is big and mean. He has a red ball. He throws the ball at the slide. The ball makes a loud noise. It makes the slide dirty. It has mud and grass on it. + +"Hey, stop that!" Anna says. + +"Make me!" the boy says. He throws the ball again. He hits Ben on the head. Ben cries. + +Anna is angry. She runs to the boy. She tries to take the ball. But the boy is stronger. He pushes Anna. She falls on the ground. She hurts her knee. + +The boy laughs. He runs away with the ball. He does not say sorry. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the slide. It is not shiny anymore. It is dirty and wet. They do not want to go on the slide. + +They go to the bench. They sit down. They wipe their tears. They wipe the mud and grass from their clothes. They wish they had a sweet treat. They wish they had a nice friend. They wish they had a good day. But they do not. They have a bad day. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll that looked like a baby. Ben had a car that made noises. Lily liked her doll very much. She gave it a name and a bottle. Ben liked his car very much. He drove it around and made it go fast. + +"Can I see your baby?" Ben asked Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. She is very soft and small," Lily said. She handed her doll to Ben. + +Ben took the doll and looked at it. He did not think it was fun. It did not make noises or move. He threw it on the floor and went back to his car. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily cried. She ran to pick up her doll. She saw that the doll had a tear on its dress and a scratch on its face. She felt very sad and angry. She hugged her doll and said, "I'm sorry, baby. I love you." + +Lily looked at Ben and said, "You are mean. You hurt my baby. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Ben saw that Lily was upset. He felt bad. He did not mean to hurt her doll. He just wanted to see it. He was confused. He did not know what to say. He wished he did not throw the doll. He regretted it. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you liked your baby so much. Can I say sorry to your baby too?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw that Ben was sorry. She decided to forgive him. She said, "OK, but you have to be gentle. And you have to say sorry to me too." + +Ben nodded. He went to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, baby. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, we can be friends again. But next time, ask me before you touch my things. And don't throw them." + +Ben agreed. He said, "OK, I will. And you can see my car if you want. But don't crash it." + +Lily said, "OK, I won't. And maybe we can play something else together. Something that we both like." + +Ben said, "OK, that sounds good. What do you want to play?" + +Lily and Ben looked around and saw a big box. They had an idea. They said, "Let's make a fort!" They ran to the box and started to build their fort. They forgot about their toys and had fun together. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to draw the most. They had a big paper on the wall and many pencils and crayons. + +"Look, Lily, I can draw a cat!" Ben said, holding a black pencil. He made a circle for the head, two triangles for the ears, and a long line for the tail. + +"That's a nice cat, Ben. Can I draw a mouse?" Lily asked, picking a brown pencil. She made a smaller circle for the head, two dots for the eyes, and a curve for the tail. + +"Sure, Lily. But be careful, the cat might catch the mouse!" Ben said, laughing. + +"No, Ben, the cat is harmless. He is a good cat. He likes the mouse. See, I will draw a heart between them." Lily said, using a red pencil. She made a shape like a V with a bump on each side. + +"Wow, Lily, that's a beautiful heart. You are a good drawer. Can I hang our picture on the wall?" Ben asked, looking for some tape. + +"OK, Ben. But we have to ask Mom first. She might not like it if we stick things on the wall." Lily said, remembering the last time they got in trouble for making a mess. + +"OK, Lily. Let's go find Mom and show her our picture. Maybe she will like it and let us hang it on the wall." Ben said, taking Lily's hand. They left their room, holding their picture and their pencils. They were very proud of their work. They hoped Mom would like it too. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big picture of a whale on the wall. The whale was blue and had a big mouth. + +"Wow, look at the whale!" Sam said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"I like the whale too," Mia said. "Do you think it can swim fast?" + +"Maybe," Sam said. "But I think it can also hang in the water. Like this." He lay down on the grass and lifted his arms and legs. + +Mia laughed. "That is funny, Sam. You look like a whale. But you are not blue." + +Sam laughed too. "You are right, Mia. I am not blue. But I can pretend. Can you pretend too?" + +Mia nodded. She lay down next to Sam and lifted her arms and legs. They both pretended to be whales, hanging in the water. + +They had fun playing whales until their mom called them. "Sam, Mia, time to go home!" + +They got up and ran to their mom. They gave her a hug and told her about the whale picture. + +"That sounds like a nice picture," their mom said. "Maybe we can see a real whale someday. Would you like that?" + +Sam and Mia nodded. They liked whales. They hoped to see one soon. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Sara has a big red truck that she loves. Ben has a small blue car that he likes. + +One day, Ben asks Sara, "Can I lend your truck? My car is too small for the hill." + +Sara says, "OK, but be careful. My truck is not steel. It is plastic. Do not break it." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Sara. I will be careful. I will give it back soon." + +Ben takes the truck and drives it up and down the hill. He has fun. But then, he sees a big dog. The dog runs after the truck. Ben is scared. He drives the truck faster. But the dog is faster. The dog catches the truck and bites it. The truck breaks. Ben is sad. + +He goes back to Sara. He says, "Sara, I am sorry. The dog broke your truck. I did not mean to." + +Sara sees the broken truck. She is angry. She says, "Ben, you are not careful. You are bad. You broke my truck. I do not want to be your friend." + +Ben says, "Please, Sara. Do not be angry. I am sorry. I will buy you a new truck. Please be my friend." + +Sara thinks. She is still angry, but she is also sad. She likes Ben. She says, "OK, Ben. I am still angry, but I forgive you. You are my friend. But you have to buy me a new truck. And you have to be more careful next time." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. I will buy you a new truck. And I will be more careful next time." + +They hug. They are friends again. They go to play with other toys. They are happy. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play with blocks. They want to build a big tower with the blocks. They use many blocks to make the tower. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is not nice. He wants to play with the blocks too. He does not ask Tom and Amy. He takes some blocks from their tower. He makes his own tower. He says, "My tower is better than yours!" + +Tom and Amy are sad. Their tower is not big anymore. They do not like Ben. They say, "Ben, stop! You are not fair! Give us back our blocks!" + +Ben does not listen. He laughs. He says, "No, I will not. These are my blocks now. You can't have them!" + +Tom and Amy are angry. They think of a plan. They wait for Ben to look away. Then, they push his tower. His tower falls down. The blocks scatter. Ben is surprised. He cries. He says, "Hey, that's not nice! You broke my tower!" + +Tom and Amy say, "Now you know how we feel. You broke our tower first. You should share the blocks. Sharing is nice." + +Ben is sorry. He says, "I'm sorry. I was not nice. Can we be friends? Can we play together?" + +Tom and Amy say, "Yes, we can. But you have to be nice. And you have to share the blocks." + +Ben says, "OK, I will. I'm sorry." + +They use the blocks to make a new tower. They make it bigger and better than before. They are happy. They are friends. They have success. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper and scissors. They wanted to make a big picture of a house with a garden and a dog. They cut out shapes and colors from the paper. They had a lot of fun. + +But they needed something to stick the paper together. They looked around and saw a bottle of glue on the shelf. Lily reached for it and opened it. She smelled it and made a face. "Yuck! This glue is smelly!" she said. Ben smelled it too and agreed. "It smells like old cheese!" he said. + +They decided to use the glue anyway. They put some glue on the paper and pressed it together. They put more glue and more paper until they had a big picture. They were very proud of their work. + +But then they saw a problem. The glue was dripping from the paper. It was making a mess on the floor and on their hands. It was sticky and smelly and hard to get off. They tried to wipe it with a cloth, but it only made it worse. + +They heard their mom coming. They were scared. They knew they were in trouble. They hid the picture under the table and ran to the bathroom. They tried to wash the glue off with soap and water, but it was still there. They hoped their mom would not find out. They hoped the glue would go away. They wished they had used a different glue. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big river near their house. It looked fun and shiny. They wanted to go near it and splash in the water. + +But their mom told them, "No, you cannot go to the river. It is too deep and fast. You could fall in and get hurt. You have to stay away from the river and play in the yard." + +Ben and Lily did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was busy and ran to the river. They threw stones and sticks in the water and laughed. They did not see how close they were to the edge. + +Suddenly, Ben slipped on a wet rock and fell into the river. He screamed and tried to swim, but the water was too strong. He was scared and hurt. Lily saw him and cried for help. + +Their mom heard them and ran to the river. She jumped in and grabbed Ben. She pulled him out and hugged him. She was angry and sad. She said, "Ben, you are very lucky. You could have drowned. Why did you not listen to me? I told you to stay away from the river. It is dangerous. You have to obey me and be careful." + +Ben was sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I will never go to the river again. I love you, mom." + +Lily was sorry too. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong too. I should have stopped Ben. I will never go to the river again. I love you, mom." + +Their mom forgave them and took them home. She said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. But you have to learn from your mistake. The river is not a toy. It is a powerful force of nature. You have to respect it and stay away from it. That is how you stay safe and happy." + +The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of toys with cars, trains, blocks and animals. They take out their toys and make a lot of noise. + +"Look, I have a red car!" Tim says. + +"I have a blue train!" Sam says. + +They zoom their toys around the carpet and pretend to have races and crashes. They have fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She is not happy. She sees the mess of toys on the floor. + +"Boys, boys, what are you doing?" Mom says. "You have to clean up your toys. It is time for dinner." + +Tim and Sam do not want to clean up. They want to play more. + +"Please, Mom, can we play a little longer?" Tim says. + +"No, you have to clean up now. It is not fair to leave your toys everywhere. Someone could trip and get hurt." Mom says. + +Tim and Sam sigh. They know Mom is right. They start to put their toys back in the box. But the box is very heavy. It has a lot of toys inside. + +"Can you help me, Sam?" Tim says. "I can't lift the box. It has too much weight." + +"OK, Tim, I will help you." Sam says. "We can do it together." + +They both grab the box and try to lift it. It is hard. They have to use all their strength. They manage to lift the box and carry it to the corner of the living room. They put it down and wipe their sweat. + +"Wow, that was hard!" Tim says. + +"Yes, it was. But we did it!" Sam says. + +They high-five each other. They are proud of themselves. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She is glad that they cleaned up their toys. She is also glad that they helped each other. + +"Good job, boys. I am proud of you too. You are good brothers." Mom says. + +She hugs them and kisses them. She takes them to the kitchen for dinner. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They love their Mom. They love their toys. They love each other. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +They run to the balloon. But a man is there. He is ugly and mean. He says the balloon is his. He does not want to share. He yells at Lila and Tom. They are scared. + +The man grabs the balloon. He uses a pin to pop it. The balloon makes a loud noise. Lila and Tom cry. The man laughs. He is very bad. + +The balloon had air inside. The air was good for Lila and Tom. They need air for their lungs. Their lungs help them breathe. But the man does not care. He takes the air away. + +Lila and Tom feel sick. They cannot breathe well. They fall to the ground. The man walks away. He does not help them. He does not say sorry. He is very ugly and mean. + +Lila and Tom do not get up. They do not play anymore. They do not see the park. They do not see each other. They are gone. The man is gone too. But the pin is still there. It is small and sharp. It is very bad. +Lily loves to sing. She sings when she wakes up, when she plays, when she eats, and when she goes to bed. She sings happy songs, sad songs, silly songs, and pretty songs. She sings with her toys, her friends, and her family. + +One day, Lily decides to sing a fashion show. She puts on her lovely dress, her shiny shoes, and her sparkly hat. She asks her mom to help her with her hair and makeup. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She feels like a star. + +She goes to the living room, where her dad and her brother are waiting. She picks up her microphone and says, "Hello, everyone! Welcome to Lily's fashion show! I will sing for you some of my favorite songs. Are you ready?" Her dad and her brother clap and cheer. + +Lily starts to sing. She sings about flowers, rainbows, butterflies, and stars. She sings about love, friendship, dreams, and fun. She sings with her voice, her face, and her body. She twirls, jumps, bows, and waves. She sings with joy, passion, confidence, and grace. + +Her dad and her brother are amazed. They think Lily is the best singer in the world. They give her a big hug and a kiss. They tell her how proud they are of her. They tell her how beautiful she is. They tell her how much they love her. Lily feels happy. She thanks them for watching her show. She says, "I love to sing. Singing makes me happy. And I love you, too." They all smile and sing together. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always got what she wanted. She had many toys, clothes and sweets, but she was never happy. She always wanted more and more, and she never shared with anyone. + +One day, she saw a new doll in the shop window. She wanted it so much that she threw a tantrum and cried. Her mother was tired of her behavior and said, "No, Lily, you have enough dolls at home. You don't need another one. Stop crying and let's go home." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran away from her mother and went inside the shop. She grabbed the doll and tried to run out, but the shopkeeper saw her and shouted, "Hey, you! Stop! That's not yours!" + +Lily was scared and ran faster. She saw the door and ran towards it, but she did not see the stair in front of it. She tripped over the stair and fell down. The doll flew out of her hands and broke into pieces. + +Lily hurt her knee and her nose. She started to cry louder than before. Her mother came and picked her up. She was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You have been very naughty and selfish. You have stolen a doll and broken it. You have hurt yourself and the shopkeeper. You should be ashamed of yourself." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She realized that she had been a spoiled girl and that she had done a bad thing. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I'm sorry, shopkeeper. I was wrong. I don't want the doll anymore. I want to be a good girl and share with others." + +Her mother hugged her and said, "I'm glad you understand, Lily. But you still have to face the consequences. You have to apologize to the shopkeeper and pay for the doll. You also have to give away some of your toys to other children who have less than you. And you have to be more grateful and happy with what you have." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mommy. I will do that. I don't want to be a spoiled girl anymore. I want to be a good girl and make you happy." + +The shopkeeper heard her and smiled. He said, "That's very brave of you, Lily. I accept your apology and I forgive you. But you still have to pay for the doll. It costs ten coins." + +Lily looked at her mother and said, "Mommy, can I pay for the doll with my piggy bank?" + +Her mother said, "Yes, Lily, you can. But you have to work hard and save up your coins. You can't buy anything else until you pay for the doll." + +Lily said, "OK, mommy. I will do that. I will work hard and save up my coins. And I will never steal or jump over a stair again." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Yesterday, they found a big box in the garage. The box had many old toys inside. They saw a red car, a blue train, a yellow duck and a green frog. + +"Wow, look at these toys!" Tom said. "They are so cool!" + +"Let's play with them!" Sam said. "I want the car and the train. You can have the duck and the frog." + +They took the toys out of the box and played on the floor. They made noises and had fun. They did not see Tom's mom come into the garage. + +"Tom, what are you doing with these toys?" she asked. "They are not yours. They belong to your uncle. He wants to sell them at the market." + +"Sell them?" Tom asked. "But we like them. Can we keep them, please?" + +"No, you can't, Tom. Your uncle needs the money. He will be here soon to pick them up. You have to put them back in the box." she said. + +Tom and Sam felt sad. They did not want to give up the toys. They liked them very much. + +"Can we play with them for a little longer?" Sam asked. + +"Okay, but only for a little longer. Then you have to say goodbye to them." she said. + +Tom and Sam played with the toys for a little longer. They pretended that the car and the train were racing on a deep road. They pretended that the duck and the frog were swimming in a deep pond. They had fun, but they also felt sorry. + +"Bye, car. Bye, train. Bye, duck. Bye, frog. We will miss you." they said as they put the toys back in the box. + +They hugged each other and said goodbye. They hoped that the toys would find new friends at the market. They hoped that they would see each other again soon. They were sad, but they were also happy. They had each other. They were friends. +Lily liked to sing. She sang every day in her room, in the garden, and in the car. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She sang loud and clear, and sometimes she made up her own words. + +One day, she heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it and saw her neighbor, Ben. Ben was a boy who lived next door. He was older than Lily, but he was friendly and kind. + +"Hi, Lily," Ben said. "I heard you singing. You have a nice voice. Do you want to sing with me?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She liked Ben, and she liked to sing. She grabbed her favorite toy microphone and followed Ben to his house. He had a guitar and a keyboard. He played some music and Lily sang along. They sang songs they both knew, and some they learned from each other. + +They had a lot of fun. They were enthusiastic singers. They did not care if they made mistakes or sounded funny. They just enjoyed the music and each other's company. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up later. She thanked Ben and his mom for inviting Lily. She hugged Lily and said, "You sound very happy, sweetie. Did you have a good time?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I sang with Ben. He is my friend. He likes to sing too. Can I sing with him again?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, honey. Singing is a wonderful way to make friends. I'm glad you found someone who shares your passion." +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a fat folder in the classroom. The folder has many papers with words and numbers. + +"Look, Tim, what is this?" Sue asks. + +"I don't know, Sue. Maybe it is a book. Can we open it?" Tim says. + +They open the folder and see many papers. Some papers have red marks and some have gold stars. They do not understand the words and numbers. + +"Wow, these are pretty. Can we take some?" Sue says. + +"Okay, Sue. But we have to be quiet. The teacher will be angry if she sees us." Tim says. + +They take some papers and put them in their bags. They are happy. They think they have a new book. + +But the teacher comes back and sees the folder. She is very angry. She sees the papers are missing. She knows Tim and Sue took them. + +"Tim and Sue, come here. What did you do?" the teacher says. + +Tim and Sue are scared. They do not want to go. + +"Tim and Sue, you are very bad. You took the papers from the folder. The folder is not a book. The folder is my name. It has my work. You made a big mess. You have to give back the papers and say sorry." the teacher says. + +Tim and Sue are very sad. They give back the papers and say sorry. The teacher is still angry. She says they have to stay in the classroom and not play. They cry and wish they did not take the papers. They wish they did not open the folder. They wish they did not see the name. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But they do not like the goose. The goose is big and mean. It chases them and bites them. It makes loud noises. Tom and Sue hate the goose. + +One day, Tom and Sue see the goose sleeping on the grass. They have a plan. They want to scare the goose away. They find some sticks and stones. They sneak up to the goose. They are ready to throw the sticks and stones at the goose. + +But the goose wakes up. It sees Tom and Sue. It is angry. It flaps its wings and opens its beak. It runs after Tom and Sue. Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the sticks and stones. They run away from the goose. They cry for help. + +Mom and Dad hear Tom and Sue. They come to the park. They see the goose chasing Tom and Sue. They are not happy. They tell Tom and Sue to stop. They tell them not to hurt the goose. They tell them to be nice to animals. They tell them to say sorry to the goose. + +Tom and Sue are sorry. They do not want to make the goose angry. They do not want to be bitten. They say sorry to the goose. The goose stops chasing them. It calms down. It goes back to the grass. It sleeps again. + +Tom and Sue learn a lesson. They do not hate the goose anymore. They do not bother the goose anymore. They play in the park. They have fun. They are happy. +Sam and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they found a big board in the garage. It was brown and flat and had four wheels. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam said. "It is a board with wheels. We can ride on it and go fast." + +"Let's try it!" Ben said. "It looks fun and exciting." + +They took the board outside and put it on the sidewalk. Sam got on the board and held Ben's hand. Ben pushed him along and they both laughed. + +"This is awesome!" Sam said. "We are like superheroes on the board." + +They went faster and faster, until they reached the end of the street. There was a big car coming. Sam and Ben did not see it. They did not hear it. They did not stop. + +The car hit them and the board. There was a loud noise and a lot of pain. Sam and Ben flew in the air and landed on the ground. They did not get up. They did not laugh. They did not play. + +The board was broken and the car was dented. The driver got out and called for help. He was scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt them. + +But it was too late. Sam and Ben were gone. They had an ordinary day that turned into a bad day. They had a fun and exciting game that turned into a sad and tragic game. They had a big board that became a small board. They had a best friend that became a memory. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big box of toys in her room, but her favorite toy was a red fox. She named him Foxy and took him everywhere. She liked to pretend that Foxy could talk and fly. + +One day, Lily and Foxy went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She asked her mom if she could take Foxy with her. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful. Lily climbed up the slide and held Foxy in her arms. She was very happy and excited. + +She slid down the slide very fast and shouted, "Whee!" But then, something bad happened. Foxy slipped out of her arms and flew in the air. He landed on a branch of a tall tree. Lily was very sad and scared. She cried, "Foxy, Foxy, come back!" + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw Foxy on the tree and tried to reach him. But the tree was too high and she could not get him. She said, "Oh no, Lily, I'm sorry. Foxy is stuck on the tree. We need to get some help." + +Lily and her mom looked around and saw a man with a ladder. He was wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He had a big truck with a sign that said, "Bob's Tree Service". He was cutting some branches from another tree. Lily and her mom ran to him and asked him for help. They told him about Foxy and pointed to the tree. + +The man looked at the tree and saw Foxy. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can get him for you. He's a very cute fox. Is he your toy?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, he's my toy. He's my best friend. He can fly and talk. He's very expensive. Please, please, get him for me." + +The man said, "Okay, okay, I will. But you have to wait here and be safe. Don't go near the tree. It can be dangerous." He took his ladder and his tools and went to the tree. He climbed up the ladder and reached for Foxy. He grabbed him gently and brought him down. He gave him to Lily and said, "Here you go, little girl. Here's your flying fox. He's safe and sound." + +Lily hugged Foxy and thanked the man. She was very happy and relieved. She said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very nice and helpful. You saved Foxy. You are my hero." The man laughed and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome. I'm glad I could help. You and Foxy have fun. But be careful next time. Don't let him fly away again." + +Lily and her mom thanked the man again and went back to the slide. Lily played with Foxy and told him stories. She said, "Foxy, you are very brave and lucky. You flew very high and saw a lot of things. But you also scared me a lot. I don't want to lose you. You are my best friend. You are very expensive. I love you very much." Foxy nodded and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend. You are very expensive. I'm sorry I flew away. I won't do it again. I promise." They hugged and kissed and smiled. They were very happy. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They love to play with the animals and help with the chores. + +One morning, Lily and Ben wake up early. They stretch their arms and legs and jump out of bed. They put on their clothes and run downstairs. + +"Good morning, mom and dad!" they say. + +"Good morning, Lily and Ben!" mom and dad say. "Are you ready for a big day on the farm?" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily and Ben say. + +Mom and dad give them a hug and a kiss and a bowl of cereal. Then they go outside to start their work. + +Lily and Ben follow them. They see the sun shining and the sky blue. They see the cows mooing and the chickens clucking. They see the flowers blooming and the grass green. They think the farm is beautiful. + +They help mom and dad feed the animals, collect the eggs, water the plants, and rake the hay. They have fun and learn a lot. They also make some new friends. They pet the dog, the cat, the horse, and the goat. They laugh with the pig, the duck, the sheep, and the rabbit. + +They are happy on the farm. They love their mom and dad and their animals and their plants. They think the farm is the best place to be. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but then Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll, Lily. I want to play with it," Ben said. + +"No, Ben. It is my doll. You have your car," Lily said. + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the doll from Lily and ran away. Lily was sad and angry. She chased Ben and tried to get her doll back. + +"Stop, Ben. Give me my doll. You are mean," Lily said. + +Ben did not stop. He ran to the kitchen and hid behind the table. He looked at the doll and smiled. He thought he was clever. But then he saw something shiny on the table. It was a spoon. Ben liked shiny things. He dropped the doll and reached for the spoon. + +But the spoon was not a toy. It was a magic spoon. It belonged to Lily and Ben's mom. She used it to make yummy food. She also used it to make things vanish. She said it was a secret and they should never touch it. + +Ben did not know that. He touched the spoon and said, "I wish Lily would vanish. Then I can have all the toys." + +Suddenly, Lily vanished. She was gone. Ben was shocked. He did not want Lily to vanish. He wanted her to play with him. He was scared and sorry. + +He dropped the spoon and ran to the living room. He looked for Lily, but he could not find her. He saw the doll on the floor. It was broken. He had broken it when he dropped it. He felt bad. He wished he could fix the doll and bring Lily back. + +He heard a voice behind him. It was his mom. She had seen everything. She was not happy. + +"Ben, what did you do? Where is Lily? Why is the doll broken?" she asked. + +Ben started to cry. He told his mom what he did. He said he was sorry. He said he wanted Lily and the doll back. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Ben, you made a big mistake. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not wish bad things for others. You should be kind and share. That is how you make friends and have fun." + +She picked up the spoon and said, "Luckily, I can undo your wish. But you have to promise me you will never touch the spoon again. And you have to say sorry to Lily and fix the doll." + +Ben nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I am sorry. I love Lily and the doll." + +His mom smiled and said, "I love you, Ben. Now, let's bring Lily back." + +She touched the spoon and said, "I wish Lily would come back." + +Suddenly, Lily came back. She was in the living room. She was confused and scared. She saw Ben and the doll. She saw her mom and the spoon. She did not know what happened. + +Her mom explained everything to her. She said Ben was sorry and he wanted to play with her. She said he would fix the doll and share his car. + +Lily was happy. She hugged Ben and said, "I forgive you, Ben. I love you. Let's play together." + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I love you. Let's play together." + +They played with the doll and the car. They were kind and happy. They learned their lesson. They never touched the spoon again. +Tim and Sue like to play in the garden. They dig with their shovels and make mud pies. One day, they see a small hole in the ground. They wonder what is inside. + +They put their ears near the hole and listen. They hear a soft sound. It sounds like a snore. They think it is a sleeping animal. They want to see it. + +They use their shovels to make the hole bigger. They are careful not to hurt the animal. They see a furry nose poke out of the dirt. It is a mole. The mole is awake now. It does not like the light. It does not like the noise. It is scared. + +The mole screams. It is a loud scream. It hurts Tim and Sue's ears. They drop their shovels and run away. They are scared too. + +The mole goes back into the hole. It is safe and dark. It is quiet. It is happy. + +Tim and Sue go to their mom. They tell her what they saw. They tell her what they heard. They are still shaking. Mom hugs them and calms them down. She tells them that moles are shy animals. They do not like to be disturbed. She tells them to be more alert when they play in the garden. She tells them to respect the moles and their homes. She tells them to be kind to all living things. Tim and Sue nod and say sorry. They learn a lesson. They are happy too. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy trains. They have many engines, cars and tracks. They make a big loop on the floor of their room. + +"Look, Ben, this is my new engine!" Sam says. He holds a red engine with a shiny whistle. "It can go very fast and make loud noises. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He takes the red engine from Sam and puts it on the track. He pushes a button and the engine starts to move. It goes faster and faster around the loop. It makes a whoosh sound and a toot-toot sound. + +Sam and Ben clap and laugh. They watch the red engine zoom by. They see their other engines and cars on the track. They are slower and quieter. + +"Can I have my engine back, Ben?" Sam asks. He wants to play with his new toy. + +"Wait a minute, Sam. I like this engine. It is fun and cool. Can I keep it?" Ben asks. He does not want to give the red engine to Sam. + +"No, Ben. It is mine. I got it for my birthday. You have your own engines. Give it back!" Sam says. He is angry and sad. He reaches for the red engine. + +"Stop, Sam. It is mine now. I do not want to share. Go away!" Ben says. He is stubborn and mean. He pulls the red engine away from Sam. + +Sam and Ben start to fight. They tug and pull on the red engine. They yell and cry. They do not hear their mom calling them from downstairs. + +"Sam! Ben! Come down for lunch!" Mom says. She is in the kitchen. She has made sandwiches and juice for them. She does not know they are fighting. + +Sam and Ben do not listen. They are too busy fighting. They do not see the red engine slip from their hands. They do not see it fly off the track. They do not see it hit the wall. They do not see it break into pieces. + +They only hear a loud crash. They stop fighting. They look at the red engine. It is broken. It does not move. It does not make noises. It is silent. + +Sam and Ben are shocked. They are sorry. They are sad. + +"Sam, I am sorry. I did not mean to break your engine. It was your birthday present. I was selfish and bad. Can you forgive me?" Ben says. He has tears in his eyes. + +"Ben, I am sorry too. I did not mean to fight with you. You are my brother. I love you. I can share my toys with you. Can you forgive me?" Sam says. He has tears in his eyes too. + +Sam and Ben hug each other. They are friends again. They are happy. + +They hear their mom calling them again. + +"Sam! Ben! Come down for lunch! It is getting cold!" Mom says. She is still in the kitchen. She does not know what happened. + +Sam and Ben pick up the pieces of the red engine. They put them in a box. They hope they can fix it later. They leave their room. They go downstairs. They join their mom for lunch. + +They do not tell her about the red engine. They do not want to make her sad. They do not want to get in trouble. They do not want to spoil their day. + +They eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They talk and laugh. They are hungry and thirsty. They are brothers and friends. + +They do not hear the distant sound of a real train. It passes by their house. It has a big engine. It goes very fast and makes loud noises. It makes a whoosh sound and a toot-toot sound. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play games. One day, they go to the mall with Mom. Mom says they can ride the elevator. + +"Let's play a game," Lily says. "Who can push the button first?" + +"Okay," Ben says. "But I will win." + +They run to the elevator. Lily is faster. She pushes the button. The elevator door opens. + +"I win!" Lily says. She jumps in the elevator. + +Ben is sad. He walks in the elevator. He sees many buttons. He has an idea. + +"I will push this button," he says. He pushes the button with a big D. + +The elevator starts to move. It goes down, down, down. It stops. + +The door opens. Lily and Ben see a dark place. It is the basement. It is deep. + +"Where are we?" Lily asks. She is scared. + +"I don't know," Ben says. He is scared too. + +They hear a loud noise. It is the elevator door. It closes. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. They are trapped. + +They cry. They want Mom. + +Mom hears them. She runs to the elevator. She pushes the button. The elevator door opens. + +Mom sees Lily and Ben. She hugs them. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asks. + +"Yes," Lily and Ben say. + +They are happy to see Mom. + +They are sorry for playing the game. + +They don't want to ride the elevator again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big statue of a lion. The statue is brown and shiny. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at the lion!" Lily says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"I bet I can run faster than the lion!" Ben says. "Do you want to race me?" + +Lily nods. She likes to run. She thinks she is fast. They stand next to the statue. They count to three. Then they run. + +Lily runs as fast as she can. She feels the wind in her hair. She sees the trees and the flowers. She smiles. She thinks she will win. + +But Ben runs faster. He passes Lily. He runs to the end of the park. He turns around and shouts. "I win! I win! I am faster than the lion!" + +Lily stops. She feels sad. She wanted to win. She walks to Ben. She sees him jumping and laughing. + +"Ben, you are fast. But you are not nice. You make me feel bad. You are not a good friend." Lily says. + +Ben stops. He looks at Lily. He sees her face. She has tears in her eyes. He feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt her. + +"Lily, I am sorry. I was just having fun. I did not want to make you feel bad. You are a good friend. And you are fast too. Do you want to play with me?" Ben says. + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees his face. He has a smile in his eyes. She feels better. She nods. She wants to play with him. + +"OK, Ben. I forgive you. Let's play. But no more racing. Let's play with the lion. Maybe he is lonely." Lily says. + +They hug. They run back to the statue. They pretend to be lions. They roar and jump. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They run to the tree and look for bugs and birds. + +"Look, Sara, a hole!" Ben says. He points to a hole in the tree trunk. "Maybe there is a squirrel inside." + +Sara is curious. She goes closer to the hole and peeks inside. She blinks. She sees something shiny and bright. + +"Ben, Ben, come here!" Sara calls. "I see gold in the hole!" + +Ben runs to Sara and looks inside the hole too. He blinks. He sees gold coins and jewels. They are wide-eyed with wonder. + +"Wow, Sara, we found treasure!" Ben says. "Maybe a pirate hid it here long ago." + +Sara and Ben are very happy. They want to take some gold home. But they hear a voice from the hole. + +"Ahoy, mateys, what are you doing with my gold?" The voice says. It sounds grumpy and scary. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the gold and run away. They think it is the pirate who hid the gold. They do not want to meet him. + +They run back to their mom and dad. They tell them what they saw in the hole. Mom and dad smile and hug them. + +"It was just a prank, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "We put some fake gold and a speaker in the hole. We wanted to surprise you and have some fun." + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They feel silly and laugh. They are not mad at mom and dad. They think it was a funny joke. + +They hug mom and dad and say thank you. They had a fun day in the park. They learned that gold is not always real. And that blinking can help them see better. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be knights. They have helmets and shields and swords. Swords are weapons. They use weapons to fight bad guys. + +Tim has a long sword. Sam has a short sword. Sam wants to have a long sword too. He thinks it is better. He asks Tim, "Can I borrow your sword? Please?" + +Tim says, "No, this is my sword. You have your own sword. We can share other things, but not swords. Swords are special." + +Sam is sad. He does not like Tim's answer. He thinks Tim is mean. He says, "Fine, I don't want to play with you. You are not a good friend. You are a bad knight." + +Tim is angry. He does not like Sam's words. He says, "You are the bad knight. You are not fair. You want to take my sword. You are a thief." + +They start to fight. They hit each other with their swords. They hurt each other. They cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You are supposed to be friends. You are supposed to play nice. You are not supposed to use weapons to hurt each other. You are supposed to use weapons to pretend." + +She takes their swords away. She says, "You can't have your swords back until you say sorry. And you can't play pretend until you learn to share. Sharing is caring. Caring is good. Fighting is bad. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They feel sorry. They say sorry. They hug. They are friends again. They say, "We understand. We are sorry. We will share. We will care. We will play nice. We will not fight." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I'm glad. You are good knights. You are good friends. You can have your swords back. But remember, weapons are for pretend, not for real. OK?" + +Tim and Sam say, "OK. Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +They take their swords back. They put on their helmets and shields. They play pretend. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have many toys. They have balls, cars, dolls, and books. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big sign in the park. The sign says "Toy Sale". They are curious. They go to see the sign. + +They see a man with a table. He has many toys on the table. He has toys that Lily and Ben do not have. He has puzzles, trains, robots, and animals. They are different from their toys. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you want to buy some toys? They are very cheap. Only one dollar each." + +Lily and Ben look at the toys. They want to buy some. But they do not have any money. + +"Can we trade some toys?" Lily asks. "We have many toys, too. Maybe you like some of our toys." + +The man thinks. He looks at Lily and Ben's toys. He sees some toys that he likes. + +"OK," he says. "I will trade some toys with you. You can choose one toy from my table for each toy that you give me." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They trade some of their toys with the man. They get some new and different toys. They thank the man and go back to play in the park. They have more fun with their new toys. They share them with each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big squash. It is green and round. + +"Look, a squash!" Tom says. "Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Maybe we can ask Mom." + +They run to the house. They find Mom in the kitchen. She is making soup. + +"Mom, Mom, can we eat this squash?" Tom asks. He holds up the squash. + +Mom smiles. She takes the squash from Tom. She cuts it in half. She scoops out the seeds. She puts the squash in a pot. + +"You can eat the squash, but not now," Mom says. "We have to cook it first. It will change. It will become soft and sweet. Then we can have it for lunch." + +Tom and Sam are curious. They watch the squash in the pot. They see the water boil. They smell the squash. It smells good. + +"Is it ready, Mom?" Sam asks. + +"Not yet, my dear," Mom says. "We have to wait a little longer." + +Tom and Sam are patient. They play with their toys. They hear the timer beep. Mom turns off the stove. She takes the pot. She pours the squash into a blender. She pushes a button. The blender makes a loud noise. The squash becomes smooth and orange. + +Mom pours the squash into bowls. She adds some cream and salt. She gives a bowl to Tom and a bowl to Sam. She takes a bowl for herself. + +"Here you go, boys," Mom says. "This is squash soup. It is yummy and healthy. Try it and see." + +Tom and Sam take a spoon. They blow on the soup. They taste it. It is warm and creamy. It is sweet and salty. It is delicious. + +"Mmm, this is good, Mom," Tom says. "Thank you for the squash soup." + +"Yes, thank you, Mom," Sam says. "I like the squash soup." + +Mom smiles. She is glad. She likes the squash soup too. + +They eat the squash soup. They are happy. They are full. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and yellow and blue. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Tom said. "I wish I could fly like that." + +"Me too," Lily said. "Maybe we can find a way to fly." + +They ran around the park, looking for something to help them fly. They saw a swing, a slide, a seesaw, and a sandbox. But none of them could make them fly. + +Then they saw a mysterious box under a tree. It was shiny and had a button on it. Tom and Lily were curious. They went to the box and opened it. + +Inside the box, they found two helmets with wings on them. They looked like bird helmets. Tom and Lily put them on. They felt a tingling in their heads. + +"Let's try them!" Tom said. He pressed the button on his helmet. Suddenly, he felt a lift in his body. He was flying! + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Tom said. He soared in the air, feeling the wind and the sun. He saw the balloon up close. It was even more beautiful. + +"Lily, come on!" Tom said. He looked down and saw Lily on the ground. She was afraid. + +"I don't want to fly," Lily said. "It's too high and scary. I want to stay here." + +"But it's fun and easy," Tom said. "You just have to press the button and let go. Trust me, you'll love it." + +Lily looked at Tom. He looked so happy and free. She wanted to be like him. She took a deep breath and pressed the button on her helmet. She felt a lift in her body. She was flying too! + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. She joined Tom in the air, feeling the wind and the sun. She saw the balloon up close. It was even more beautiful. + +Tom and Lily flew together, laughing and singing. They felt like birds. They forgot about everything else. They didn't know that the box had a timer on it. They didn't know that the helmets had a limit. They didn't know what would happen when the time ran out. + +The result was a big surprise. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. But then the sky became dark and they heard a loud boom. It was a storm! + +"Quick, let's go home!" mom said. She took their hands and ran to the car. But the car was far away and the rain was very wet. They got soaked and cold. + +"I don't like the storm. It's scary!" Mia said. + +"Me too. I want to be dry and warm!" Ben said. + +Mom tried to calm them down. "Don't worry, we'll be home soon. Then we can have hot chocolate and cookies. And we can read your favorite book. The one with the funny animals." + +They reached the car and got inside. Mom turned on the heater and the radio. They heard a song they liked and started to sing along. The storm was still loud, but they felt better. + +They drove for a while and then they saw their home. It was bright and cozy. Mom parked the car and opened the door. They ran inside and hugged dad, who was waiting for them. + +"Welcome home, my wet and brave kids!" dad said. He gave them towels and kissed their cheeks. "How was your day?" + +They told him about the park and the storm and the car. They laughed and smiled. Then they had hot chocolate and cookies. And they read their favorite book. The one with the funny animals. + +They were dry and warm and happy. They forgot about the storm. They loved their home. +Lily was proud of her drawing. She used many colors and shapes to make a picture of her family and her dog. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad, but they were busy in the kitchen. She decided to cover her drawing with a big paper and hide it under her bed. She would surprise them later. + +She went to the living room and played with her toys. She saw her dog, Spot, lying on the couch. He looked bored and lonely. She decided to play with him. She threw a ball and he ran after it. He brought it back to her and wagged his tail. She scratched his ears and said, "You are a good dog, Spot. I love you." + +Spot licked her face and made her giggle. He smelled something under the couch. He crawled under it and found a sock. He pulled it out and started to chew on it. He liked the taste and the sound. He did not know it was Lily's sock. He did not know Lily would be sad. + +Lily heard a rip and saw Spot with her sock. She was angry and scared. She ran to him and tried to take it back. She said, "No, Spot, no! That is my sock! Give it to me!" But Spot did not listen. He thought it was a game. He growled and tugged harder. He ripped the sock in half. + +Lily cried and ran to her room. She was sad and hurt. She felt like Spot did not love her. She wanted her mom and dad. She crawled under her bed and found her drawing. She looked at it and felt a little better. She hugged it and put her thumb in her mouth. She said, "This is my drawing. It is good. I am proud of it. Spot can't have it. It is mine." She covered it with the paper and lay down. She waited for her mom and dad to come. She hoped they would like her drawing. She hoped they would love her. +Tom and Lily were ducks who lived in a pond. They liked to swim and play with their friends. But one day, they saw a big fish in the water. The fish looked hungry and mean. + +"Quack, quack, go away, fish!" Tom said. "This is our pond, not yours!" + +But the fish did not listen. He swam closer and closer to the ducks. He opened his mouth and showed his sharp teeth. + +"Quack, quack, help, help!" Lily said. "The fish wants to eat us!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to be fish food. They had to fight the fish. They flapped their wings and pecked his nose. They splashed water in his eyes. They made loud noises. + +"Quack, quack, leave us alone, fish!" Tom and Lily said. "You are not nice, you are mean!" + +The fish did not like the ducks' fight. He felt pain and fear. He decided to swim away and look for other food. He did not want to mess with the ducks again. + +"Quack, quack, we did it, we did it!" Tom and Lily said. "We fought the fish and saved our pond!" + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy and proud. They swam back to their friends and told them the story. Their friends cheered and clapped. They all had a party and ate some bread. They were not hungry anymore. They were safe and happy in their pond. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big apple tree in the park. The apples were red and shiny and looked very yummy. + +"Let's pick some apples!" Tom said, enthusiastic. "We can eat them for snack!" + +"OK!" Anna said, enthusiastic too. They ran to the tree and tried to reach the apples. But the apples were too high for them. They could not get any. + +"Maybe we can find a stick or a stone to knock them down," Tom said. He looked around and saw a big stick on the ground. He picked it up and swung it at the tree. + +But Tom was not careful. He hit the tree too hard and the stick bounced back. It hit Anna on the head and made her cry. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Anna cried. She held her head and felt blood. She was hurt and scared. + +Tom dropped the stick and ran to Anna. He was sorry and scared too. + +"I'm sorry, Anna! I'm sorry! Are you OK?" Tom said. He tried to help Anna, but he did not know what to do. + +A lady who was walking her dog heard the cry and came to see what happened. She saw Anna and Tom and the blood and the stick. She was angry and worried. + +"What did you do?" the lady said. She called for help and took Anna to the hospital. She told Tom's and Anna's parents what happened. + +Tom and Anna learned a lesson. They learned that they should not be greedy and careless. They learned that they should be careful and kind. They learned that apples are not worth hurting a friend. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a penny. Ben picked it up and showed it to Lily. + +"Look, I found a penny!" he said. + +"Wow, can I see?" Lily asked. + +Ben gave her the penny. She looked at it and smiled. + +"It is so pretty. Can I keep it?" she said. + +Ben shook his head. He wanted the penny back. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first. Give it back!" he said. + +Lily did not want to give it back. She liked the penny. She ran away with it. + +"Hey, stop! That is not fair!" Ben shouted. + +He chased after her. He was angry. He did not understand why she took his penny. + +Lily ran to the fountain. She thought it was a good place to hide. She did not see the water. She slipped and fell into the fountain. She got wet and cold. She dropped the penny. It sank to the bottom. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. + +Ben heard her cry. He ran to the fountain. He saw her in the water. He was scared. He did not know how to swim. + +"Help! Help!" he cried too. + +No one heard them. No one came to help them. They were alone. They were sad. They lost the penny. They wished they had shared it. But it was too late. The end. +Tom is a young boy who likes to study. He likes to look at books and learn new things. He has a big book about animals. He likes to see the pictures and say the names of the animals. + +One day, he sees a picture of a cow. He points to it and says, "Cow!" His mom says, "Yes, that's a cow. A cow is a big animal that gives us milk and beef." Tom is curious. He asks, "What is beef?" His mom says, "Beef is the meat that comes from the cow. We can eat beef for dinner. Do you like beef?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers that he ate beef before. He says, "Yes, I like beef. Beef is yummy." His mom says, "Good. Tonight we will have beef and potatoes and carrots. Do you like those too?" Tom says, "Yes, I like those too. They are good for me." His mom says, "That's right. They are good for you. They help you grow and be strong and smart." + +Tom is happy. He likes to study and learn new things. He likes to eat beef and other good food. He likes to be with his mom. He says, "I love you, mom." His mom says, "I love you too, Tom." They hug and smile. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They did not like to clean up after themselves. They left their toys and dirt everywhere. + +"Time to come in, kids!" Mom called from the door. "You need to wash your hands and get ready for dinner." + +Lily and Tom ran inside. They did not want to miss their food. They did not care about the mess they made. + +Mom followed them. She saw the garden. She was not happy. She saw the dust and the mud and the toys. She shook her head. + +"Look at this, kids," she said. "This is not tidy. This is not nice. You need to learn to respect your things and your space. Tomorrow, you will come out and clean this up. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They did not like the sound of that. They wished they had listened to Mom before. + +The next day, Mom gave them a bucket and a broom. She told them to kneel and sweep the dust and the mud. She told them to put their toys in the bucket. She told them to work hard and fast. + +Lily and Tom did not want to do it. They wanted to play. They thought it was boring and hard. They complained and whined. + +"Stop that, kids," Mom said. "This is your own fault. You made the mess, you clean it up. This is how you learn to be tidy and responsible. Maybe next time, you will think twice before you leave your things everywhere." + +Lily and Tom realized Mom was right. They felt sorry for what they did. They decided to work harder and faster. They wanted to make Mom happy. They wanted to be tidy and responsible. + +They knelt and swept the dust and the mud. They put their toys in the bucket. They worked hard and fast. + +Soon, the garden was clean and neat. Mom came out and saw it. She smiled. + +"Good job, kids," she said. "You did very well. I'm proud of you. Now you can go and play. But remember, next time, clean up after yourselves. OK?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged Mom. They said they were sorry. They said they would remember. + +They ran off to play. They were happy. They had learned their lesson. They had made Mom happy. They had been tidy and responsible. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and catch it with their hands. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. Then they run after it and laugh. + +One day, they see a big house with a big gate. They see a man in a suit and a hat. He has a staff in his hand. He looks rich. He walks out of the gate and gets into a car. He does not see the ball that rolls under the gate. + +Lila and Ben want their ball back. They wait for the man to leave. Then they sneak under the gate. They see a big garden with flowers and trees. They see a pond with fish and ducks. They see their ball near the pond. + +They run to the pond and grab their ball. They are happy. But they hear a loud bark. They see a big dog. The dog is angry. It runs to them and tries to catch them. Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the ball and run back to the gate. They crawl under the gate and run away. + +They are safe. But they are sad. They lost their ball. They look at the big house and the big dog. They think the man is rich, but he is not nice. They do not want to play catch with him. They go to their homes and hug their moms. They hope to find a new ball soon. +Anna liked to watch cartoons on TV. She liked the funny animals and the bright colors. She watched cartoons every day after school. She did not like to do her homework or play with her toys. + +One day, her mom said, "Anna, you watch too many cartoons. You need to do your homework and play with your toys. You are missing out on other things." + +"But I like cartoons, mom. They make me happy," Anna said. + +"Cartoons are fun, but they are not everything. You need to learn and grow and have fun in different ways. If you only watch cartoons, you will not know how to do other things. You will not be ready for school or for life," her mom said. + +Anna did not listen to her mom. She kept watching cartoons every day. She did not do her homework or play with her toys. She did not talk to her friends or go outside. + +One day, the TV broke. Anna was sad. She had nothing to do. She did not know how to do her homework or play with her toys. She did not know how to talk to her friends or go outside. She felt bored and lonely. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. You were right. I watched too many cartoons. I did not do other things. Now I have nothing to do. Can you help me?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, Anna. I'm glad you realized your mistake. You can still watch cartoons sometimes, but you need to be careful. You need to spend your time on other things too. You need to do your homework and play with your toys. You need to talk to your friends and go outside. You need to learn and grow and have fun in different ways. That's how you will be happy and ready for school and for life." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She thanked her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are smart and kind. You want the best for me. I will be careful with my time. I will do other things too. I will watch cartoons sometimes, but not too much." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are sweet and brave. You can do anything you want. I'm proud of you." + +They hugged and went to do their homework and play with their toys. They watched a cartoon together later, but only for a little while. They had fun in different ways. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. Lily is very organized. She puts the blocks in different colors and shapes. Ben is not very organized. He mixes the blocks and makes them fall. + +One day, they have a big fight. Lily says, "Ben, you are messy. You ruin my towers. Go away!" Ben says, "Lily, you are bossy. You tell me what to do. I don't want to play with you!" + +They stop playing and sit in different corners. They are sad and angry. They miss each other. + +Mom sees them and says, "Lily and Ben, why are you not playing? You are friends. You should share and be nice." Lily and Ben say, "But Mom, he/she is mean. He/she doesn't listen. He/she doesn't play right." + +Mom says, "I understand. But you can also accept that you are different. You can learn from each other. You can have fun together. Why don't you try again and make a promise to be kind?" + +Lily and Ben think about it. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will try. We will make a promise." They hug and say sorry. They go back to the blocks and start to play. They help each other and make a big tower. They are happy and proud. They keep their promise. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a letter on the table. It is from their grandma. She says she is coming to visit them soon. She also says she has a surprise for them. + +Tim and Sam are curious. They want to know what the surprise is. They try to open the letter, but it is sealed. They need scissors to cut it. They look for scissors in the kitchen, but they cannot find any. They look for scissors in the bathroom, but they cannot find any. They look for scissors in their room, but they cannot find any. + +They start to argue. Tim says he saw scissors in their dad's office. Sam says he saw scissors in their mom's closet. They both want to go first. They pull and tug on the letter. They do not listen to each other. They do not care about the letter. They only care about being right. + +The letter rips in half. Tim and Sam are shocked. They see the surprise fall out of the letter. It is a shiny coin. It has a picture of their grandma on it. It says "To my successful grandsons, I love you". Tim and Sam feel bad. They have ruined the letter and the surprise. They have hurt their grandma's feelings. + +They start to cry. They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They tremble with fear and sadness. They do not know what to do. They hope their grandma will forgive them. They hope they can fix the letter and the coin. They hope they can be successful and good brothers. +Ben and Mia are twins who love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box of blocks. They can build anything they want with the blocks: houses, castles, cars, animals, and more. They also like to learn about history from their mom, who tells them stories about the past. + +One day, they decide to build a pyramid with their blocks, like the ones they saw in a book about Egypt. They work hard to stack the blocks in a triangle shape, and they are very proud of their pyramid. They show it to their mom, who says it is charming and gives them a hug. + +"Can we keep it, mom?" Ben asks. "We want to show it to dad when he comes home." + +"Of course, my darlings," mom says. "But be careful not to drop it or bump into it. It might fall apart." + +Ben and Mia nod and go back to their room. They play with their other toys, but they are careful to leave the pyramid alone. They want to keep it safe and beautiful. + +But then, they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. They run to see what it is, and they find their baby brother, Leo, on the floor. He has dropped a plate of cookies that mom was baking, and the cookies are scattered everywhere. Leo is crying, and mom is trying to calm him down. + +"Oh no, Leo!" Mia says. "You dropped the cookies! Mom worked hard to make them!" + +Ben is angry. He thinks Leo is naughty and clumsy. He says, "Bad Leo! You always drop things and make a mess! You are not charming at all!" + +Mom hears Ben and looks at him with a sad face. She says, "Ben, that is not a nice thing to say. Leo is your brother, and he is very charming. He did not mean to drop the cookies. He was curious and wanted to see them. He is still learning how to hold things. You were like that too, when you were his age." + +Ben feels ashamed. He remembers that mom has told him stories about his history, when he was a baby. He remembers that he also dropped things and made a mess sometimes. He realizes that he was not fair to Leo. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Leo. I was mean. Can I help you clean up?" + +Mom smiles and says, "That's very kind of you, Ben. Thank you. Mia, do you want to help too?" + +Mia nods and says, "Yes, mom. I'm sorry too. Leo, can I give you a hug?" + +Leo stops crying and smiles. He says, "Yes, Mia. I love you." + +They all hug and help mom clean up the cookies. They save some for dad, who comes home soon. They show him their pyramid, and he says it is charming too. He tells them he is proud of them for being good siblings and for learning from their history. They all have a happy evening together. +Lily is a dog. She likes to play and run and bark. She has a friend, Ben, who is a boy. Ben likes to pet and hug and feed Lily. + +One day, Ben and Lily go to the park. They see a big tree with a hole. Ben says, "Look, Lily, what is in there?" He puts his hand in the hole and pulls out a bone. "Wow, a bone! Do you want it, Lily?" he asks. + +Lily nods. She loves bones. They are yummy and good for her teeth. Ben gives her the bone and says, "Here you go, Lily. You are a nice dog. You can have the bone." Lily wags her tail and licks Ben's face. She is happy and grateful. + +Lily takes the bone and runs to a shady spot. She starts to chew and gnaw on the bone. It is hard and tasty. She enjoys the bone very much. + +But then, she hears a growl. She looks up and sees a big dog. The big dog is mean and scary. He wants Lily's bone. He barks and snarls at Lily. He says, "Give me that bone, or I will bite you!" + +Lily is afraid. She does not want to lose her bone. She does not want to fight. She whimpers and hides behind the bone. She hopes the big dog will go away. + +But Ben sees what is happening. He loves Lily and does not want her to be hurt. He runs to the big dog and shouts, "No, bad dog! Leave Lily alone! That is her bone, not yours!" He picks up a stick and waves it at the big dog. + +The big dog is surprised and scared. He does not like Ben's stick. He does not like Ben's voice. He thinks Ben is brave and strong. He decides to leave Lily and her bone alone. He runs away and does not come back. + +Lily is relieved and happy. She jumps up and runs to Ben. She barks and licks Ben's face. She says, "Thank you, Ben! You are a nice boy. You saved me and my bone!" Ben smiles and hugs Lily. He says, "You are welcome, Lily! You are a nice dog. You are my friend. We can share the bone." Lily nods. She agrees. She is glad to have Ben and the bone. They are both good things. She and Ben sit together and enjoy the bone. They are both happy. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big bag of prunes in the kitchen. They decided to eat some, because they were sweet and chewy. + +"Yum, these are good!" Mia said, taking another prune. + +"Me too, I like them!" Leo said, grabbing a handful. + +They ate and ate, until they felt very full and tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. + +"Let's go to bed, Mia," Leo said. + +"OK, Leo," Mia said. They walked to their bedroom, holding hands. + +But they did not know that prunes make you go to the bathroom a lot. In the middle of the night, they woke up with a big tummy ache. They ran to the toilet, but it was too late. They had made a big mess in their pajamas and sheets. + +"Mia, Leo, what happened?" their mom asked, hearing them cry. + +"We ate too many prunes, mom!" they sobbed. + +"Oh, you poor things," their mom said, hugging them. "Next time, don't eat so much. Prunes are good for you, but only in moderation." + +She helped them clean up and change their clothes. She gave them some water and a kiss. She tucked them in their bed, and sang them a lullaby. + +Mia and Leo learned their lesson. They never ate too many prunes again. They fell asleep, dreaming of other fruits. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see many animals on the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. + +One day, they want to play catch with the sheep. They run after the sheep. The sheep are white and fluffy. Some sheep are chubby. Some sheep are fast. Some sheep are slow. + +Tom catches a slow sheep. He hugs the sheep. The sheep says "Baa". Tom says "I got you, sheep. You are so soft and chubby". Anna tries to catch a fast sheep. She runs and runs. The sheep runs and runs. Anna cannot catch the sheep. She says "Sheep, please stop. I want to play with you". + +The farmer sees Tom and Anna. He smiles. He says "Hello, children. Do you like the sheep?". He says "The sheep are nice, but they are not toys. They are animals. They need to eat and rest. You can pet them, but do not chase them. They might get scared or hurt". + +Tom and Anna say "Sorry, farmer. We did not know. We like the sheep. They are cute and funny". The farmer says "It's okay, children. I know you are curious and playful. But you have to be gentle and kind with the animals. They are our friends". He says "Come, I will show you more animals. You can feed them and learn about them". + +Tom and Anna follow the farmer. They see more cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They feed them and pet them. They learn their names and sounds. They have fun on the farm. They say "Thank you, farmer. We love the farm and the animals". The farmer says "You are welcome, children. You can come back anytime. But remember, be nice to the sheep". +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Ben goes first. He climbs up the ladder and slides down fast. He laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Lily wants to try too. She follows Ben up the ladder. But when she gets to the top, she feels scared. The slide is very high and steep. She holds on to the rail and says, "Ben, I don't want to slide!" + +Ben looks up at her and says, "Don't be scared, Lily. It's easy. Just let go and slide. I will catch you at the bottom." + +Lily shakes her head. She does not want to let go. She struggles to stay on the ladder. She says, "No, Ben, I can't do it!" + +Ben thinks of a way to help Lily. He remembers his whistle. He takes it out of his pocket and says, "Lily, look at this. It's my whistle. It makes a loud noise. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily nods. She likes noises. She says, "Yes, Ben, show me your whistle." + +Ben says, "OK, Lily, but you have to slide first. If you slide, I will blow my whistle for you. It will be fun. Do you want to try?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She wants to hear the whistle. She also wants to be brave like Ben. She says, "OK, Ben, I will try. But you have to catch me." + +Ben says, "I promise, Lily, I will catch you. Just slide and I will blow my whistle." + +Lily takes a deep breath. She lets go of the rail and slides down fast. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiles and says, "Whee!" + +Ben catches her at the bottom. He hugs her and says, "You did it, Lily! You are so brave!" + +He blows his whistle for her. It makes a loud noise. Lily laughs and says, "Thank you, Ben! That was fun!" + +They both run to the slide again. They slide down fast and blow the whistle. They have a lot of fun in the park. +Lily was a young bird who lived in a big tree with her family. She liked to fly and sing and play with her friends. One day, she saw a shiny thing on the ground and flew down to look at it. It was a ring with a blue stone that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Lily said. "I want to keep it." + +She picked up the ring with her beak and flew back to her nest. She put the ring next to her twig, which was her favorite toy. She felt very happy and proud of her find. + +But soon, a big crow saw the ring and wanted it for himself. He flew to Lily's nest and tried to take it away. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said. "Go away!" + +The crow cawed and pecked at Lily. He was much bigger and stronger than her. Lily was scared and hurt. She cried for help. + +Her mother heard her cry and flew to her nest. She saw the crow and got angry. She flapped her wings and snapped her beak at him. + +"Leave my baby alone!" she said. "This is our home and you are not welcome here!" + +The crow was afraid of Lily's mother. He dropped the ring and flew away. He did not want to fight with her. + +Lily's mother hugged her and licked her wounds. She was glad that she got there in time to protect her. + +"Are you okay, my sweetie?" she asked. + +"Yes, mama, I'm okay," Lily said. "Thank you for saving me." + +She gave her mother a kiss and snuggled with her. She looked at her ring and her twig and felt happy again. She learned that some things are more precious than others. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a red car. Lily has a yellow doll. They want to try each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lily asks Tom. + +"OK, but can I play with your doll?" Tom says. + +They pass their toys to each other. They are happy. They make noises with the car and the doll. + +After a while, they want their own toys back. + +"Can we trade again?" Tom asks Lily. + +"OK, but can I have a sweet first?" Lily says. + +She sees a bowl of sweets on the table. She likes sweets. They are yummy. + +"OK, but only one," Tom says. + +He gives her a sweet. She gives him a sweet too. They are nice. They trade their toys again. They hug and say thank you. They are good friends. +Anna likes to help her mom with grocery. She likes to put things in the cart and look at the colors and shapes. Sometimes she gets a treat, like a cookie or a juice. + +One day, Anna sees a new girl at the grocery store. She has curly hair and a pink dress. She is with her dad, who has a big beard and a funny hat. Anna thinks they look nice and wants to be friends. + +She walks up to the girl and says, "Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" + +The girl smiles and says, "Hi, I'm Lila. I'm new here. We just moved from another place." + +Anna says, "Wow, that's cool. Do you like it here?" + +Lila says, "It's okay, but I miss my old friends. And the food is different. It's too spicy for me." + +Anna says, "I know what you mean. I don't like spicy food either. It makes my mouth hurt. Do you want to try my cookie? It's sweet and soft." + +Lila says, "Yes, please. Thank you. You're very kind." + +Anna says, "You're welcome. Do you want to play with me after grocery? I have a lot of toys at home. I can invite you and your dad." + +Lila says, "That sounds fun. I would love to play with you. Can I invite you and your mom to my house next time? I have a big dollhouse and a fluffy cat." + +Anna says, "Yes, of course. I love dollhouses and cats. We can be best friends." + +Lila says, "Yay, me too. You're the best." + +Anna and Lila hug and share the cookie. Their parents smile and exchange phone numbers. They finish grocery and go to Anna's house. They have a great time playing and talking. They are happy to have found each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not share them well. They always wanted the same toy and fought over it. They put labels on their toys to say who they belonged to, but they still took each other's toys. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a label that said "Do not open". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. They pulled and pushed the box, but it was too heavy. They tried to open the lid, but it was too tight. They struggled and struggled, but they could not open the box. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar from inside the box. They were scared and ran away. They saw a fierce lion come out of the box. It was angry and hungry. It chased Tom and Lily around the garage. They screamed and cried for help. + +Their mom heard them and came to the garage. She saw the lion and the box. She was shocked and angry. She grabbed a broom and hit the lion. The lion ran away and hid in the box. She closed the lid and locked it. She called the zoo and told them to take the lion away. + +She hugged Tom and Lily and told them they were very naughty. She said they should never open a box that has a label that says "Do not open". She said they could have been hurt by the lion. She said they should listen to their mom and be careful. She said they should also share their toys and not fight over them. She said they would be happier and safer if they did. + +Tom and Lily said they were sorry and hugged their mom. They learned their lesson and promised to be good. They went to their room and played with their toys. They shared them and took turns. They did not fight anymore. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They like to water the flowers and the grass. They have a big yellow hose and a small green can. They take turns to fill the can and pour water on the plants. + +But today it is very hot and sunny. The water dries up fast. The hose and the can are empty. The flowers and the grass look sad and thirsty. Lily and Tom are sad too. They want to help the plants. + +They go inside and ask Mom for more water. Mom says they have to wait. She says there is not enough water for everyone. She says they have to find another way to keep the plants healthy. + +Lily and Tom think hard. They remember that plants need more than water. They need air and light too. They have an idea. They run outside and get their scissors and hats. They cut some paper and make fans. They put on their hats and go back to the garden. + +They fan the plants with their paper fans. They make a breeze for the plants. They also move some of the plants to a shady spot. They say nice words to the plants. They hope the plants will feel better. + +The plants like the fans and the shade and the words. They perk up and smile. They look green and happy. Lily and Tom are happy too. They hug the plants and each other. They have found a way to keep the plants healthy. They have learned a new verb: dry. +Lila and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lila has a furry teddy bear that she loves very much. Ben has a toy car that he likes to zoom around the floor. They are having fun, but they also want to see what the other has. + +"Can I see your bear?" Ben asks Lila. + +"OK, but be nice to him. His name is Fluffy," Lila says, and gives him the bear. + +"Can I see your car?" Lila asks Ben. + +"OK, but don't break it. It can go very fast," Ben says, and gives her the car. + +Lila and Ben look at the toys and try to play with them. Lila makes the car go vroom-vroom, but she does not know how to steer it. She bumps into the sofa and the table. Ben hugs the bear, but he sees something shiny on its ear. He pulls on it and it comes off. It is a label that says "Made in China". + +"Hey, what did you do?" Lila cries, and runs to Ben. "You broke my bear!" + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see what this was," Ben says, and shows her the label. + +"That's not a toy, that's a label. It tells where the bear came from. You have to be careful with other people's things," Lila says, and takes the bear and the label from Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. Can we still be friends?" Ben asks, and gives her the car. + +Lila looks at Ben and sees that he is sad. She feels sorry for him too. She knows that he did not want to hurt her bear. She thinks for a moment, and then smiles. + +"OK, Ben. We can still be friends. But next time, ask me before you pull anything. And I will ask you before I drive your car," Lila says, and gives him the bear and the label. + +"OK, Lila. Thank you. And I will show you how to steer the car," Ben says, and gives her the car. + +Lila and Ben hug and make up. They play with their toys again, but this time they share and help each other. They are happy and have fun. +Sara and Tom were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park very much. They could play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Mom said they had to wear their belts in the car. Sara and Tom did not like their belts. They felt tight and itchy. + +"Mom, can we take off our belts?" Sara asked. + +"No, sweetie, you have to keep them on. They keep you safe in the car. If we stop fast, they will hold you. It's not far to the park, don't worry." Mom said. + +"But Mom, they hurt!" Tom said. + +"I know, honey, but they are fine. They are not too tight. They are just right. Try to relax and look out the window. See the trees and the birds and the clouds. They are pretty, right?" Mom said. + +Sara and Tom tried to relax. They looked out the window and saw the trees and the birds and the clouds. They were pretty. They also saw some dogs and some bikes and some flowers. They smiled and forgot about their belts. + +Soon, they arrived at the park. Mom parked the car and said, "OK, we are here. Now you can take off your belts and have fun. But remember to stay close to me and be careful." + +Sara and Tom took off their belts and jumped out of the car. They ran to the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They had fun. They were happy. Mom was happy too. She watched them and smiled. She was glad they were fine. +Lily liked to collect stamps. She had a big book with many stamps from different places. Some stamps were old and rare. Lily was very proud of her stamps. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He wanted to play with her stamps. He did not ask Lily. He just took her book and opened it. He saw the rare stamps and wanted to have them. + +Lily saw Tom and was very angry. She shouted, "Tom, you disturb me! Give me back my book! Those are my rare stamps! You cannot touch them!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He said, "I like these stamps. They are pretty and colorful. I want to stick them on my wall." + +He took some rare stamps and tore them from the book. He ran to his room with the stamps. + +Lily cried and followed Tom. She tried to get her stamps back, but Tom locked his door. Lily knocked and knocked, but Tom did not open. + +Lily was very sad. She lost her rare stamps. She wished Tom would not disturb her and her stamps. She wished Tom would say sorry and give her stamps back. She wished Tom would be a nice brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the sea and watch the big boats go by. One day, she found a shiny anchor on the beach. + +"Look, Mommy! I found an anchor!" Lily exclaimed. + +"That's great, dear. But we have to be careful. Anchors are heavy and can hurt if they fall on us," her Mommy said. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't keep the anchor, but a kind man walking by saw her disappointment and offered to take it for her. + +"Thank you, helpful man!" Lily said with a big smile. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful around anchors and to thank people who were kind to her. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she used to pick up things and eat yummy treats. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw her friend, a little bird named Billy. + +"Hi, Ellie!" said Billy. + +"Hi, Billy! What are you doing?" asked Ellie. + +"I'm looking for a new home," said Billy. "My old home was not dependable and it fell down." + +"Oh no!" said Ellie. "That's not good. Maybe I can help you find a new home." + +"That would be great!" said Billy. + +So, Ellie and Billy looked all around the forest for a new home. They found a cozy tree with a big trunk that was perfect for Billy. Billy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Ellie! You are the best friend ever!" + +Ellie smiled and said, "No problem, Billy. I'm always here to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom cooked dinner on the stove, but she forgot to turn off the flame. The flame grew bigger and bigger and soon there was a fire in the kitchen. + +Timmy's mom was scared and didn't know what to do. But Timmy remembered that he had seen the firemen on TV and knew they could help. He told his mom to call the fire department and they came to put out the fire. They were able to make the flame go away and everything was okay again. + +From that day on, Timmy's mom made sure to check the stove regularly to make sure there was no flame left on. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful and regular with things like checking the stove, so that bad things like fires don't happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved horses. One day, she went to the farm to see her favorite horse, Brownie. Brownie was a big and serious horse, but he always made Lily happy. + +Lily went to the farm every day to see Brownie. She would give him carrots and apples, and he would serve her by taking her for a ride around the farm. One day, Lily noticed that Brownie wasn't feeling well. She asked the farmer what was wrong with him, and the farmer said that Brownie had a cold. + +Lily was sad to hear that Brownie was sick, but she knew what to do. She went to the store and bought some medicine for Brownie. She gave the medicine to Brownie, and soon he was feeling better. Brownie was so happy that he ran around the farm with Lily on his back. Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Brownie." Brownie neighed and said, "I love you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, she saw a man with a big cart selling ice cream. He was a vendor. Lily wanted some ice cream, but her mom said no. + +As they left the park, Lily saw an independent ice cream truck. She asked her mom if they could get some ice cream there instead. Her mom said yes, and they went to the truck. Lily pulled on her mom's hand, excited to get her ice cream. + +But when they got their ice cream, they noticed something strange. The ice cream tasted funny. Lily's mom got very sick, and they had to go to the hospital. The independent ice cream truck had sold them bad ice cream. It was a bad ending to their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when his sister, Lily, came into the room. + +"Can I play too?" asked Lily. + +Timmy shook his head. "No, you're too naughty. You always fight with me." + +Lily frowned. "I won't be naughty. I promise." + +Timmy thought for a moment. "Okay, you can play. But if you're naughty, I'll rub your nose in it." + +Lily giggled. "Okay, I won't be naughty. Let's play!" They played together happily, and Lily didn't fight or misbehave once. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she found a great big pebble that was as big as her hand. She picked it up and held it tightly, feeling happy to have found such a treasure. + +As she walked home, she saw a small tear in her pocket. She tried to put the pebble inside, but it fell out and rolled away. Lily chased after it, but it was too fast. She gave up and went home, feeling sad. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and found the pebble again. This time, she put it in her backpack and made sure to zip it up tight. She felt proud to have learned from her mistake and keep her treasure safe. From that day on, Lily always checked her pockets before she left the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a good coat that kept her warm when it was cold outside. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Max who was shaking a tree to get some apples. + +Lily asked Max if she could have an apple. Max said yes and gave her one. Lily thanked Max and took a bite of the apple. It was very juicy and tasted good. + +Suddenly, Lily started feeling sick. Her face turned red and she had trouble breathing. Max realized that the apple was bad and had made Lily sick. Max was very sorry and tried to help Lily, but it was too late. Lily had to go to the hospital and the doctors couldn't save her. + +From that day on, Max never shook trees for apples again. He learned that it's important to check if the fruit is good before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate necklace that she loved to wear. One day, she went to play at the park with her friend, Max. Max saw her necklace and said, "Wow, that's pretty! Can I touch it?" + +Lily replied, "Sure!" and let Max touch her necklace. But then Max accidentally broke the lock on the necklace. Lily was sad, but Max promised to fix it. + +Later that day, Max went to Lily's house with a new lock for her necklace. He said, "I'm sorry I broke your necklace, but I fixed it!" Lily was happy and thanked Max for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, she saw a clever bird flying above her head. + +"Hello, birdie!" she said. + +"Hello, little girl," the bird replied. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with my toys," Lily said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"I can't play with you," said the bird. "I have to fly to the end of the sky." + +"Oh, okay," Lily said. "Bye-bye, birdie!" + +"Goodbye, little girl," the bird said as it flew away. + +Lily continued to play in her yard, but she couldn't stop thinking about the clever bird. She wondered what it was like to fly to the end of the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was a puzzle. One day, Lily was playing with her puzzle, but she couldn't find the last piece. She looked all over her room but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered that her dad had a tough cable that he used to fix things. She ran to her dad and asked if she could use the cable to fix her puzzle. Her dad smiled and said, "Sure, Lily, but how will the cable help you find the missing piece?" + +Lily had an idea. She took the cable and used it to match the shape of the missing piece. And just like that, she found it! From that day on, Lily always kept the cable close by, just in case she needed it to match something again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a big red ball. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. She asked him to put a pot on the stove and fill it with water. Timmy was happy to help his mom and he did what she asked. + +After a while, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some groceries. Timmy was excited to go to the store and he put on his shoes and walked to the store. When he got there, he saw a man who was sad because he had lost his job. Timmy felt grateful for everything he had and decided to help the man. He went to the store and bought a sack of potatoes for the man. The man was very happy and thanked Timmy for his kindness. + +When Timmy got home, his mom was proud of him for being so kind to the man. She cooked the potatoes in the pot that Timmy had put on the stove earlier and they all had a delicious dinner together. Timmy felt happy and grateful for his loving family and for being able to help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to help fit the puzzle pieces together. Lily was so happy to help and worked hard to make sure all the pieces fit perfectly. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound outside. It was thunder! Lily was scared and ran to her mom for comfort. Her mom hugged her and told her not to worry, that thunder was just a loud noise in the sky. + +After the storm passed, Lily and her mom went outside to see the rainbow. Lily was so excited to see all the pretty colors in the sky. She thanked her mom for being so kind and helping her with the puzzle. They both smiled and hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the little bird flew into a charming bedroom. The bedroom had a big bed and a pretty window. The little bird felt happy and cozy in the charming bedroom. It decided to rest on the bed for a while before flying away again. After a good nap, the little bird flew out of the charming bedroom and continued its journey in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball and go for walks with his owner. One day, Spot saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and couldn't fly away. Spot knew he had to rescue the bird. + +Spot barked and jumped up at the tree until the bird flew away. The bird was so happy and chirped a friendly song to thank Spot. Spot's owner was proud of him for being so brave and kind. + +After the rescue, Spot's owner decided to teach him some new tricks. Spot learned how to sit, roll over, and even give a high five! Now, Spot was not only a friendly dog, but a clever one too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she made a big mess in her room. One day, her mommy said they needed to clean up on Wednesday. + +Lily didn't know what Wednesday meant, but she was excited to help her mommy clean up. They started by putting all of the toys in their proper places. Lily's mommy said they needed to be organized, which meant putting things in order. + +Lily was happy to help and put her dolls on one shelf and her stuffed animals on another. Her mommy was proud of how helpful Lily was. When they finished, they sat down and had some cookies. Lily felt happy and proud of herself for being such a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was going on a big airplane ride with his family. They went to the airport and saw lots of planes. Timmy thought it was so cool! + +But then, Timmy's mom and dad told him they had to leave soon. Timmy felt sad because he didn't want to leave the airport. He wanted to stay and see more planes. + +As they walked to their gate, Timmy felt miserable. He didn't want to go on the airplane anymore. But then, he looked out the window and saw his plane. It was so big and shiny! Timmy felt happy again and couldn't wait to go on his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat. The cat loved to eat fish and always meowed for more. One day, the cat's owner poured some milk into a bowl for the cat. The cat licked the milk and meowed, "more, please!" + +The owner said, "I don't speak cat language, but I think you want more milk." So, the owner poured more milk into the bowl. The cat drank the milk and purred happily. + +Later that day, the cat saw a bird outside and tried to catch it. The bird flew away and the cat meowed in frustration. The owner said, "Don't worry, cat. You can't catch every bird. It's just the language of nature." + +The cat didn't understand what the owner meant, but it didn't matter. The cat was happy with its milk and went to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his fan. He would turn it on and watch it spin round and round. But one day, Timmy accidentally dropped his fan and it broke into pieces. + +Timmy was sad because he loved his fan so much. His mom saw how sad he was and decided to teach him how to fix it. She showed him how to put the pieces back together and clean it up. + +Timmy was so happy when he saw that his fan was fixed and spinning again. He learned that even when things break, they can be fixed with a little help and some cleaning. From that day on, Timmy was more careful with his fan and always made sure to keep it clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that needed a new battery. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to her house to play. + +Lily said, "Timmy, do you want to play with my toy car?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I want to play with it!" + +Lily said, "Okay, but the battery is dead. Can you help me find a new one?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, I can help you find a new battery!" + +They looked for a new battery in Lily's house, but they couldn't find one. Then, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's invite my dad over. He has a lot of batteries in his garage." + +Lily said, "That's a great idea! Let's invite him over!" + +Timmy's dad came over and gave them a new battery. Lily was so happy that she said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are my best friend!" + +Timmy replied, "No problem, Lily! I'm happy to help you!" + +Lily looked at the toy car and said, "Now my toy car is not ugly anymore. It's beautiful again!" + +They played with the toy car all day and had so much fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the restaurant with her family. They would always get yummy food and have fun talking and laughing together. + +One day, Lily and her family went to a new restaurant. The food was not as good as they expected, but they still had a fun time. After they finished eating, Lily found a harmless little puppy outside the restaurant. She picked it up and brought it inside to show her family. + +But, the puppy was not harmless after all. It had a sickness and made everyone in the restaurant very sick too. Lily's family had to go to the hospital and they never went to the restaurant again. Lily learned that sometimes trying to gain something new can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dessert, especially ice cream. Her parents would sometimes buy her ice cream as a treat. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend had a new toy that Lily really wanted. Lily asked her friend if she could have the toy, but her friend said no. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her mom came in and told her that it's not nice to always want things from others. She said that it's better to spend time with friends and have fun together. Lily realized that her mom was right and had an incredible idea. She asked her friend if they could share the toy and play together. They had so much fun that they forgot about the toy and enjoyed their time together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's not always about having things, but it's about spending time with the people you care about. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to the shop with her mom to buy candy. Lily saw a boy named Timmy who was very pale. They became friends and played together. + +Years later, Lily and Timmy grew up and fell in love. They got married and had a big party with lots of cake. Everyone was happy for them. + +Now, Lily and Timmy go to the shop together and buy candy just like they did when they were young. They still play together and make each other laugh. They are the happiest couple in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before dinner. + +Lily didn't want to clean up, so she didn't listen to her mom. Later, when Lily's mom came to check on her, she saw that Lily's room was still empty and the toys were all over the floor. + +"Lily, you didn't clean up your toys like I asked you to. That's not okay," said Lily's mom. + +Lily felt sad because she knew she didn't do the right thing. Her mom punished her by taking away her favorite toy for the rest of the day. From then on, Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and follow through with her responsibilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. The kitten was very small and cute. One day, the kitten saw an elderly cat walking by. The kitten thought the elderly cat was very wise. + +The elderly cat stopped and looked at the kitten. The kitten was afraid, but the elderly cat was friendly. The elderly cat spread its paws and invited the kitten to come closer. The kitten felt safe and happy. + +The elderly cat and the kitten became friends. They played together and the elderly cat taught the kitten many things. The kitten was grateful to have such a kind friend. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had long hair that was always tangled. One day, her mother offered to comb her hair. Lily was happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +As her mother combed her hair, Lily asked, "Why do I have to comb my hair?" Her mother replied, "So you can look pretty and neat." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to look pretty like a princess." Her mother said, "You already look like a princess, my young girl." + +Lily felt happy and loved. She hugged her mother and said, "Thank you for combing my hair." Her mother hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, my dear." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears all day long. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some new clothes. Lily picked out a pretty dress made of soft cloth. She was so happy! + +But then, as they were leaving the store, Lily accidentally knocked over a big pile of cans. The store owner got very angry and said, "You have to pay for all of these cans!" Lily started to cry because she didn't have any money. + +Just then, a kind lady who had been watching came over and said, "Don't worry, I'll pay for the cans. Let's all be peaceful and happy." Lily was so grateful and gave the lady a big hug. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful in stores and to be thankful for kind people who help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to eat tuna sandwiches. One day, he went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, can I have a tuna sandwich for lunch please?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, Timmy. But we don't have any tuna at home right now. We need to go to the store to buy some." + +So, Timmy and his mommy went to the store and bought a can of tuna. When they got home, mommy made a tuna sandwich for Timmy. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this sandwich is so rich and yummy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy. Anytime you want a tuna sandwich, just request it and I'll make one for you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to race his friends up the hill. One day, Benny lost the race and felt very upset. He thought he wasn't good enough to race anymore. + +Benny's mother noticed he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Benny told her about losing the race and feeling sad. His mother hugged him and said, "Benny, it's not about winning or losing. It's about having fun and doing your best." + +Benny thought about what his mother said and realized she was right. He decided to race again, but this time he ran for fun and did his best. Benny didn't win the race, but he felt happy because he had fun and tried his best. From that day on, Benny learned that winning isn't everything and that having fun and doing your best is what really matters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but sometimes the words were too hard for her to understand. One day, her mom gave her a big, thick book called a dictionary. Lily looked at the book and thought it was too dark and scary. + +But her mom told her not to be afraid, and showed her how the dictionary could help her understand any word she wanted. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for the wonderful gift. + +From that day on, Lily used the dictionary every time she read a book. She learned so many new words and felt proud of herself. And whenever she saw the dark cover of the dictionary, she smiled and remembered how much it helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy told her to clean up her toys and sit on the old armchair in the living room. + +Lily didn't want to sit on the old armchair because it was uncomfortable. She twisted and turned, trying to find a better spot. But her mommy said, "Lily, you have to sit on the old armchair. It's the only one we have." + +Lily sat on the old armchair and started to pout. But then she looked up and saw her mommy smiling at her. "You know, Lily," her mommy said, "sometimes we have to do things we don't like. But it's important to do them anyway." + +Lily realized her mommy was right. From that day on, she sat on the old armchair whenever her mommy asked her to. And she learned that sometimes doing things we don't like can make us stronger and better in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pony named Sparkles. One day, Lily and Sparkles went for a walk in the park. They saw a man with a humble smile on his face. + +"Hello, little girl. What a lovely pony you have," said the man. + +"Thank you," replied Lily. "Sparkles can stretch his legs really far!" + +The man smiled again and said, "That's wonderful. I used to have a pony too. It was my best friend." + +Lily and Sparkles continued their walk, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the man's humble pony. She wanted to be friends with him too. So, she went back to the man and asked if they could all be friends. + +The man was happy to have a new friend and he and Lily talked about their ponies while Sparkles and the man's pony stretched their legs and played together. From that day on, they all went for walks in the park together and Lily had two new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in the forest with her family. One day, they decided to prepare a picnic to take on their trail. + +Lily's mom made sandwiches with perfect slices of cheese and ham. Her dad packed some apples and grapes for a sweet snack. Lily helped by putting some cookies in a basket. + +As they walked on the trail, they saw birds and butterflies. They heard the sound of a river and saw some frogs jumping in the water. When they found the perfect spot, they laid out a blanket and enjoyed their picnic together. It was a happy day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to a big field with her friend Max. They ran and laughed together, chasing butterflies and picking flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something unique in the field. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Max! What is that?" Max looked and saw a big, beautiful bird with colorful feathers. "Wow, that's amazing!" he exclaimed. + +Lily and Max watched the bird for a while, admiring its unique beauty. Then, they decided to go back to Lily's house for some snacks. "I'm hungry," said Max. "Me too," replied Lily. They walked back to her house, still talking about the unique bird they had seen in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a lion who loved to roar. He roared all day and all night. One day, he saw some animals playing a game. He wanted to play too, but he was afraid to ask because he looked different from them. + +The lion watched the game from afar and felt sad that he couldn't join in. He thought about how different he looked and how the other animals might not want to play with him. But then he remembered that he loved to roar, and maybe that would make the game more fun. + +So the lion gathered up all his courage and asked the animals if he could join in. They were surprised at first, but then they welcomed him with open arms. And when the lion roared during the game, it made everyone laugh and have even more fun. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be different, and sometimes our unique qualities can make things even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside in the grass with his friends. One day, they found a mysterious box in the woods. They didn't know what was inside, but they were curious. + +Fluffy's friend, the squirrel, tried to open the box with his teeth but it wouldn't budge. So, they decided to bounce on it to see if it would open. Suddenly, a bright laser shot out of the box and scared them all! They ran away as fast as they could. + +After a while, they decided to go back and see what was inside the box. This time, they were more careful. They slowly approached the box and saw that it was just a toy with a laser pointer. They laughed and played with it all day long. From that day on, they knew that sometimes mysterious things can be fun if you're brave enough to explore them. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with a statue in the middle. The statue was of a bald man who looked very serious. One day, a group of children came to the park to play. They saw the statue and thought it was boring. They wanted to change it to something more fun. + +The children tried to push the statue, but it was too heavy. Then, they had an idea. They took some colorful paper and glue and started to decorate the statue. They put funny hats and glasses on it. They even drew a big smile on the statue's face. + +When the people who took care of the park saw the statue, they were surprised. They had never seen it look so happy before. The children were proud of what they had done. They had changed the statue into something that made everyone smile. +Once upon a time, there were three friends. They all looked different. One was tall, one was short, and one had curly hair. They loved to play together and race each other. + +One day, they saw a vendor selling toys. The vendor had many different toys, but they all looked the same. The friends were confused and didn't know which toy to choose. + +The tall friend said, "Let's each pick a different toy and share them with each other." The short friend and the curly-haired friend agreed. They each picked a different toy and shared them with each other. + +The friends learned that even though they looked different and liked different toys, they could still be friends and share with each other. They were happy and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of hide and seek. Timmy hid behind a big tree, but it was getting dark outside and he couldn't see very well. Suddenly, he saw an arrow on the ground next to him. + +He picked up the arrow and asked his friend, "Do you know what this is?" + +His friend replied, "Yes, that's an arrow. My dad uses them when he goes hunting." + +Timmy thought the arrow was cool, but he didn't want to get lost in the dark. So, he decided to go home and tell his mom about the arrow. + +When he got home, he showed his mom the arrow and asked her if she knew what it was. She explained that it was a tool used for hunting and showed him how to use it. Timmy was excited to learn something new and couldn't wait to show his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily found a big sheet and decided to use it to hide. She wrapped herself up in the sheet and giggled as her friends tried to find her. + +But then, Lily's sheet started to fall apart. It was old and not very reliable. As she ran to find a new hiding spot, the sheet tore and she stumbled. Her friends heard the noise and found her quickly. + +Lily learned that it's important to use reliable things when playing games. She found a new sheet and continued to play hide-and-seek with her friends, but this time she made sure to use a strong and sturdy sheet that wouldn't tear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very independent and liked to do things by himself. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard the telephone ring. + +"Ring, ring!" went the phone. + +Timmy picked up the phone and said, "Hello?" + +"Hi Timmy, it's your grandma. How are you feeling?" asked his grandma. + +"I'm good, but I sneezed a lot today," replied Timmy. + +"Oh no, I hope you're not getting sick. Make sure you drink lots of water and get plenty of rest," said his grandma. + +"Okay, grandma. Thanks for calling," said Timmy. + +After he hung up the phone, Timmy went to take a nap. He dreamed about playing with his toys and not sneezing anymore. When he woke up, he felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy and sweets. He would always ask his mommy for some candy, but she would refuse. Timmy didn't like it when his mommy refused him candy. + +One day, Timmy saw a parade marching down the street. He saw lots of people playing music and dancing. It was so much fun! Timmy wanted to join the parade and march too. He asked his mommy if he could go, but she refused. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mommy always had his best interest in mind. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy surprised him with a sweet treat. She gave him a lollipop and Timmy was so happy. He realized that even though his mommy refused him candy sometimes, she still loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to rake leaves in his yard. He had a big rake that he used to gather up all the leaves. One day, he was raking when he saw a squirrel run by. The squirrel seemed very busy, running up and down the trees. + +The man thought it was crazy how the squirrel seemed to never stop moving. He kept raking and soon he had a big pile of leaves. He decided to take a break and rest for a while. + +As he sat there, he saw the squirrel again. This time, it seemed to be watching him. The man smiled and waved at the squirrel. The squirrel didn't seem scared and even came closer to say hello. The man was happy to make a new friend and they spent the rest of the day together, raking leaves and playing in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she didn't want to share them with her little brother, Max. One day, Max saw Lily's favorite toy and asked her if he could play with it. Lily refused and said, "No, it's mine." + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to open a jar of jelly for their snack. Lily tried to open it, but it was too tight. She asked Max to help her, but he refused and said, "No, I don't want to." + +As they were eating their snack, Lily noticed a dead bug on the windowsill. She pointed it out to Max and said, "Look, it's dead." Max got scared and said, "I don't like dead bugs." + +That night, Lily couldn't sleep because she felt bad for not sharing her toy and for not helping Max with the jar. She thought about how Max had refused to help her and how scared he was of the dead bug. She decided to be nicer to Max and to always try to help him. From that day on, they played together and helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a great big automobile. It was red and shiny and had four wheels. One day, the automobile went for a drive and saw a big boat sailing in the water. + +"Wow, look at that boat sail!" said the automobile. + +The boat heard the automobile and replied, "Yes, I am sailing in the water. It's so much fun!" + +The automobile was curious and asked, "Can I sail too?" + +The boat laughed and said, "No, silly automobile. You are meant for the land, not the water." + +The automobile was a bit sad, but then remembered how great it was to drive on the road. So, it drove off happily, leaving the boat to sail on the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool haircut and loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Timmy found some scissors in his mommy's drawer. He thought the scissors were cool and wanted to play with them. + +Timmy's mommy told him that scissors were not toys and he could hurt himself. She hid the scissors in a high cupboard where Timmy couldn't reach them. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with the cool scissors, but he knew that his mommy was just trying to keep him safe. + +Instead, Timmy decided to play hide-and-seek with his friends. He found a great hiding spot behind the big tree in the park. His friends looked everywhere for him, but they couldn't find him. Timmy giggled as he watched them search. Finally, he jumped out and surprised them all. They laughed and had fun playing together. Timmy realized that playing with his friends was even cooler than playing with scissors. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a hole in a big tree. One day, Timmy went out to play and it started to rain. Timmy didn't like the rain because he didn't want to get wet. + +Timmy saw a tunnel and went inside to stay dry. While he was in the tunnel, he met a wise old owl. The owl said, "Timmy, it's important to stay dry, but it's also important to be brave and face your fears." + +Timmy thought about what the owl said and decided to go back outside. He saw an impressive rainbow in the sky and realized that sometimes it's worth getting a little wet to see something beautiful. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of the rain anymore and he always remembered the wise words of the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was shy. She didn't like to talk to people she didn't know well. One day, Lily got sick and had to go to the hospital. She was scared because she didn't want to see the nurse. + +When the nurse came in, Lily didn't want to talk to her. The nurse tried to be nice and asked Lily how she was feeling. Lily didn't answer because she was too shy. The nurse said, "I know you're shy, but I'm here to help you feel better." + +Lily started to feel better after the nurse gave her some medicine. She even started to like the nurse because she was so nice. Lily said, "I used to hate nurses, but now I like you." The nurse smiled and said, "I'm glad you like me, Lily. I'm here to help you feel better." + +From then on, Lily wasn't so shy around the nurse. She talked to her and even gave her a hug when she left the hospital. Lily learned that sometimes people who seem scary or mean can actually be really nice and helpful. +Once upon a time, a curious rabbit was hopping in the forest. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. So, he jumped and tried to climb the tree. But, he couldn't climb it. He tried again and again, but he couldn't do it. The rabbit was sad. + +Suddenly, he saw a rope hanging from the tree. He thought, "I can climb the tree with this rope!" So, he grabbed the rope and started to climb. But, the rope was old and it broke. The rabbit fell down and hurt his leg. + +Now, the rabbit was in trouble. He couldn't walk and didn't know what to do. But, luckily, a kind fox saw him and helped him. The fox took the rabbit to his home and took care of him until he was better. From that day on, the rabbit learned to be careful and not take risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a toy train station. She put the toy train on the station and it balanced perfectly. Lily was very happy. + +But then, Lily saw that her toy train was fake. It wasn't a real train, it was just a toy. She felt a little sad, but she still liked to play with it. + +Lily decided to balance other toys on the station too. She put her toy car and her stuffed animal on it. They all balanced perfectly, just like the train. Lily was so proud of herself for finding something fun to do with her toys. +Once upon a time there was a sweet girl. She liked to explore and try new things. One day she was walking past a big house and noticed a strange smell. It smelled like it was burning! She went closer to the house and saw smoke coming from the roof. A fire had started! + +The firefighters came and put out the fire. Once everyone was safe, the girl asked the old man who lived in the house what had happened. He said that the fire happened because he forgot to turn off the stove before he went outside. + +The old man was very sad about the fire because it destroyed some of his history. He had kept his family photos, letters, and treasures in the house for many years but now they were all gone. + +But the girl was happy because she knew that the old man still had some of his history left. She told him that he could still remember the sweet stories and things he shared with his family. He thanked her with a big hug and they both smiled. +Once upon a time there was a snowman. He was standing outside in the snow and feeling very cold. He called out to the sky and asked: "Can anyone help me keep warm?" + +Suddenly from the clouds above, a very gentle voice replied "Yes I can, let me come down and give you a hug!" + +The snowman was so happy, he couldn't believe it. Snowflakes began to swirl around him, and out of the snow came a magical Snow Fairy. She was wearing a pretty dress and was smiling. She wrapped her arms around the snowman and gave him a big hug. + +The snowman said "Thankyou so much, it feels much better now." + +The Snow Fairy replied "It's my pleasure, these cold days can be difficult, but normal when the snow comes." Then she danced away into the sky. + +The snowman smiled, feeling warm and happy. He knew he was lucky to have a magical Snow Fairy to help him out. He waved goodbye and smiled as she vanished into the clouds. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bunny. She loved to explore and one day, she went out to find a special treat. She found a piece of wool and put it in her pocket. She quickly hopped off to the bird's nest that was nearby. When she arrived, she saw some birds playing together. She remembered the wool and wanted to send it to the birds. She wrapped it up carefully and sent it up to the birds with a smile. The birds were so excited when they opened the package and found the wool. They hugged the bunny and thanked her for her thoughtful gift. The bunny smiled and hopped away to go explore something new. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jamie. He was very curious and liked to guess a lot of things. + +One day Jamie went to the garden with a plan. He was going to try to make a successful plant. He looked at the plants and guessed which one would be the most successful. + +Jamie watered the plant and took good care of it. After a few weeks the plant started to grow and Jamie was very happy. He was sure he had picked the right one! + +Soon the plant was very successful. Jamie was so proud of himself. He had guessed correctly! He was happy and excited to see the successful plant grow. + +Jamie's parents were very proud of him too. They said he was very smart for making the successful plant. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named Ella. She was just three years old. + +Ella went to the park with her Mommy. One day, Ella saw a chocolate garden. It was full of delicious chocolate trees. Ella admired the beautiful chocolate trees. + +Ella asked her Mommy if she could pick some chocolate. So her Mommy and Ella started picking some dead chocolate leaves. Ella ate some of the leaves and they were delicious! + +Ella admired the chocolate garden and asked her Mommy if they could come back next week so she could pick some more chocolate leaves. Her Mommy said yes. + +Ella was very happy and she couldn't wait to come back to the chocolate garden next week. +Billy was feeling very gloomy. He was supposed to go to class today but it seemed so far away. He didn’t know how he was going to reach it. + +Suddenly, he noticed something in the distance. It was his mom! She had come to take him to class. Billy was so happy that he ran to her and gave her a big hug. + +When they arrived at school, Billy was feeling much better. All his classmates were there and they all said hello. He knew he would have lots of fun in class today. + +Billy reached for the door handle and opened the door to start the day. He was so glad his mom had helped him reach his class. He waved goodbye and skipped off to have some fun! +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to have fun. One day, she wanted to build something with her plastic blocks. But she was quickly frustrated when she couldn't figure out how to make what she wanted. + +Suddenly, she had a good idea. She decided to make a giant tower with her blocks. She carefully put the blocks on top of each other until it was very tall. Everyone was amazed at her work. + +Lucy had done it! She was very proud of her tower and showed it to all of her friends. They were so impressed that they decided to have a tower building party with more of Lucy's plastic blocks. + +So, with their parents' help, they all built tall towers and had a fun competition to see who could build the tallest tower. Lucy was the winner but everyone had a great time. + +Lucy was happy she had decided to build something with her plastic blocks. She was no longer frustrated and had a lot of fun with her friends. +Dan was a naughty boy. He was always trying to do things he was not supposed to do. One day, he was in the library. He saw lots of books with different pictures and colours. He wanted to look at them, so he took them down from the shelf. + +The librarian saw what Dan was doing, and she told him to put the books back. But he did not listen. Instead he opened the books to read them. He looked at the words, but he did not understand them. + +The librarian saw that Dan was being naughty. She told him again to put the books away. She then took him by the hand, and showed him how to look at the books. She explained that he needs to learn how to read words before he could understand them. Dan listened and he held the books carefully as he looked at them. + +The librarian was happy that Dan listened, and she also helped him pick out a special book that she said he would like. Dan was happy and thanked the librarian. She then showed him some pictures of different letters. She showed him how the letters make words and sound, and how to spell words. + +Dan enjoyed the learning experience, and soon he learnt how to read. +Once upon a time there was an insect who wanted to serve. He was so ready to help. He flew around looking for work to do. He danced around some flowers, but there was no one who needed help. + +He heard about a family who was having a picnic and he decided to fly over. When he arrived, he saw that the family was gathering picnic foods. He was so excited to help. + +He found a plate of cookies and started to fly around, placing one cookie on each plate. He served all the people and made sure that everyone had enough cookies. Everyone was so happy and they thanked him for the help. + +The insect was proud of himself. He had served the family and was happy that he had been ready to help! +Once upon a time, there was a little farm. On this farm lived a family of animals who were very happy. One day, they noticed it was getting colder and colder. Suddenly, something strange happened: the world around them froze! Everything was frozen, like ice! + +The animals were so scared! They wanted to get away but couldn't move because they were frozen like statues. They were stuck! + +After a while, the sun started to shine and it gradually got warmer. The animals were so relieved when they felt their bodies thawing and were able to move again. They were free again! + +They were happy to be free and to be able to go back to their little farm. From then on, they remembered to listen for the cold and be prepared for when the world freezes. +Once upon a time there was a farm. The farm belonged to a family and the parents were kind. They had two children and the youngest was only three. + +The youngest loved the farm very much. Every day he woke up early so he could explore the farm and see all of the animals. He loved the horses and cows and chickens. + +One day the youngest was feeling sad. His parents saw this and wanted to help. So his Dad took him around to all of the animals. He talked to each one and gave them a friendly pat. His Dad would encourage him, and tell him that everything was going to be okay. + +The youngest and his Dad talked a lot and he soon felt happy again. He knew the farm was a special place, and he felt grateful to have it in his life. +Once upon a time there was a dog who loved to go for walks. Every day he would go outside and play with all the other animals in the garden. One day he went to the park and spotted a bone. He was so excited and went to gather it up. + +The bone was white and looked soft. He couldn't wait to check it out! He sniffed it carefully and licked it to see what it taste like. It was yummy! He was so happy and calm. He started to carry it back home with him. + +But then he saw his friends also gathered around the bone. He tried to pull the bone from them, but his friends wouldn't let go! He barked and tried to explain that he had found it first. Finally, he gave up and shared the bone with his friends. + +Together they found a peaceful corner of the park, sat down and enjoyed their share of the bone. They were content and calm after their sharing adventure. The end. +Jimmy was a young boy who wanted to be cool. He wanted to look like all the other older kids in his neighborhood. One morning, Jimmy saw something shining in the garden. It was a cool newspaper. Jimmy didn't know what it was but he felt excited. He picked it up and held it in his hands. + +Jimmy decided to show the paper to his Mom. "What is this cool thing?" he asked. His Mom told him it was a newspaper and that a lot of people read it to learn about the world. Jimmy couldn't believe it. He had never seen a newspaper before! + +Jimmy was eager to learn more about the newspaper. He began to read the newspaper every day. He quickly realised it was full of stories about the world and many interesting things. With the help of his mom, he learned a lot about the world. Soon he was the coolest kid in the neighborhood. +Once there was a young girl who loved to explore. Everywhere she went she wondered what new things she might find. One day, she found an armchair that looked very different from all the others she had seen. + +The young girl was so excited to discover the armchair. She touched it and felt the soft cushions. She pushed and pulled it around the room and felt how heavy it was. + +The girl wondered what it would be like to sit in the different armchair. She carefully climbed onto it and sunk into the comfy cushions. She leaned back and felt how different and special it was. + +The young girl stayed in the armchair for a while, imagining all sorts of wonderful adventures. Then she hopped off and went off to find her next discovery. +Once upon a time there was a bear who was very thirsty. He had been walking all day and was starting to feel very hot. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything to drink. Just when he thought he might never find anything to drink, he spotted a pond with pink water. The bear went up to it and saw that the water was sparkling in the sun and smelled sweet. He decided to take a drink. + +He had a big slurp and it was the best drink he had ever tasted! He was so happy and refreshed, he wanted to find something to remember the moment. He remembered seeing something sparkly near the pond - it was an ornament! The bear was delighted as it was so unique and he thought it would make a perfect souvenir to remember his adventure. + +So he collected the ornament and took it with him, and every time he looked at it he remembered how happy he felt when he had his first drink of the pink water. + +The bear was so happy! He never forgot his special moment and always kept his unique ornament with him. +Once upon a time there was a cactus, and it lived in a big garden all by itself. It tried to be very careful, but it was sometimes very careless too. It always felt very lonely - it wished it had someone to support it. + +One day, a little girl who was three years old came to the garden. She saw the lonely cactus and she wanted to be its friend. She came up close to the cactus, and she smiled. + +The cactus was so happy to have a friend, and the little girl spent a lot of time with the cactus. She supported the cactus by talking to it, singing to it and giving it lots of big hugs. + +Soon, the cactus felt happy, safe and cared for. The little girl and the cactus stayed friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted spider. He was the best spider around and all of the other spiders looked up to him because of his special talent. + +One day, the spider went on an adventure. But it ended in disaster when he suffered injury. His leg was badly hurt and he couldn't move or do anything. + +He was so sad because he knew nobody could help him. Then, a kind fairy came and gave him some magic potion. The potion helped the spider to feel better and his leg was soon healed. + +The spider was happy and grateful to the kind fairy. He thanked her for the wonderful gift and vowed never to suffer such a hurt again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only 3 years old and quite small. One day she was walking around in a forest, looking for something to do. All of a sudden, she found an enormous peach growing on a tree. She was very excited, so she grabbed it and ran home. + +When she arrived home, Lucy asked her mum for help cutting the peach. Her mum was happy to help, so Lucy watched as she cut it. Inside the peach was lots of sweet, juicy fruit. + +Lucy was so happy to have the help of her mum. She shared the peach with her mum and they both ate until it was all gone. Lucy was so thankful for her mum's help. She knew that without it, she would never have been able to enjoy the enormous peach. +Once upon a time there was a zipper. It was minding its own business and being harmless. But the zipper was feeling lonely, so it decided to go for a walk to find some friends. + +The zipper walked for days and nights through the forest, but it was still alone. As it was walking, it saw a butterfly. The zipper asked the butterfly, "Can you be my friend?" The butterfly flew away and the zipper was sad again. + +The zipper kept walking until it came to a lake. On the edge of the lake, it saw a frog. The zipper asked the frog the same question. But instead of flying away, the frog smiled and said "Yes!" The zipper was so glad and they were friends ever since. They would go for walks together and even splash in the lake on hot days. + +The zipper was happy that it had found someone to be friends with. It was nice to have someone to talk to and someone to play with. So, the zipper and the frog became the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Mia and Bud were playing outside. Mia had a pebble in her hand. She said, "Let's go sliding!" +They ran to the icy hill. Mia put the pebble in her pocket. +The slide was slippery. Mia said, "Let's go!" But Bud said, "Wait. I'm scared!" +Mia said, "Don't delay. Come on!" But Bud still hesitated. Mia said, "Trust me. It will be fun!" +Bud took a deep breath and said, "OK. Let's go!" They slid down the icy hill and laughed. It was so much fun! +Sam and Max were two intelligent friends living on a planet far away. They had known each other since they were very small. They valued their friendship more than anything else. + +One day, Sam and Max were playing together. As they were running around, they noticed a sparkly gem. Sam and Max were very excited and they wanted to pick it up. + +Before they had the chance, a wise old creature showed up. He said that this gem had magical powers and should not be taken lightly. He told them that although it might be shiny, it was still very valuable. + +Sam and Max understood this, so they decided not to pick up the gem. They continued to value their friendship more than ever before. + +The wise old creature was very pleased with the two intelligent friends. He blessed them with his magical powers and then he flew away. Sam and Max looked up at the sky, happy that they had made the right decision. +Once upon a time there was a barber who delivered very modest haircuts. He had a little shop near the park and he would always take extra special care of his customers. Every now and then, a 3 year old child would come in for a haircut. The barber would make sure the child was special, providing a fun and friendly atmosphere. The barber would also cut the child's hair quickly and neatly, making sure they always looked cute. As a special treat, he would give them a lollipop at the end! After each child's haircut was finished the barber would do a happy dance, and the child was always happy to show off their new 'do. The barber was really proud of his work and the little ones he'd deliver haircuts to. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. Every day, Lucy and her parents would go to the park. Lucy loved being outside and playing in the park. + +Today, Lucy's parents brought some squash with them. They gave Lucy the squash and showed her how to talk to it. Lucy talked to the squash so nicely, it started to smile. + +Lucy's parents said it was time to go, so Lucy said goodbye to the squash and put it in a safe place. + +Later, she came back to the park and found the squash still there. She picked it up and said thank you for being so safe. Then she took the squash home with her. + +From then on, every time Lucy would go to the park she would talk to the squash and take it home with her. Lucy and the squash became the best of friends. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. She took the little girl to the park to play. +At the park they saw an animal. It seemed fierce. It was a lion! The little girl was scared, but the mommy was brave. + +The mommy took the little girl back home. On the way, they passed a building with lots of windows and a big door. It seemed like it had lots of laundry! + +When they got home, the mommy said they had to do laundry. Mommy said that they had to take all their clothes, put them into a big bag, and bring them to the big building. + +At the building, the mommy and the little girl put all their clothes into the special machines. They put some coins in and the machines made a loud noise. When the machines were done, the clothes were clean and smelled nice. + +The mommy and the little girl were happy. They smiled and hugged each other. Doing laundry seemed like a fun thing to do. +Andy and his Aunt went on an adventure together. They had so much fun! First they talked about what they wanted to do. Then they got on a bike and went riding. It was so exciting! + +They stopped at the park and saw a pond. Andy and his Aunt talked about the different types of animals in the water. They saw ducks and fish swimming around. Then they fed the ducks some bread and made them very happy! + +After they visited the park, they went to the beach. It was fun playing in the sand and looking for shells. Andy wanted to build a castle and his Aunt helped him. + +At the end of their adventure, Andy and his Aunt were tired. They talked about how much fun they had and how adventurous their day had been. Then Andy hugged his Aunt goodbye. He couldn't wait for the next adventure! +Once there was a great big bear. Every morning he would wake up, stretch and yawn. His eyes were wide and his fur was warm and soft. + +The bear loved to explore. He would walk and look around. He liked to feel the sun on his back and he loved to listen to the birds. + +One day the bear decided to go and look for adventure. He stumbled upon a lake and peered in. He saw so many amazing things - bright, colourful fish and tall, green trees. The bear was so excited. + +Just then, the bear started to yawn. His eyes felt so sleepy, he had walked such a long way. He was so tired he curled up in the grass and went off to sleep. + +The bear slept soundly and soon enough woke up again. He felt so refreshed and he was ready for another great adventure. +Once upon a time there was a pilot. He was very calm and he liked to fly in the sky. He took many trips and he always flew very carefully. + +One day the pilot was flying high in the sky and he dropped something. It was a very important thing, so he looked down to try and find it. Suddenly, he dropped the controls and the plane began to spin! + +The pilot stayed calm though, and he used all his strength to grab the controls and right the plane. He was able to find the thing he had dropped just in time and everything was okay again. + +He thanked the sky for being so calm today, and then he flew away back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was very obedient and always wanted to please people. + +One day, Anna was walking outside. She saw something in the grass. It was a bag of candy! She was so excited, she quickly picked it up. + +Anna decided to take the candy home. When she got there, she paused for a minute and thought about what to do. Should she share the candy with her family, or keep it all for herself? + +Anna decided to share the candy. She was so happy, she quickly ran and grabbed her brothers and sisters and they all shared the candy together. + +It was a happy day and everyone was grateful that Anna was so obedient. +Mia was 3 years old and she loved to explore. She took her baseball to the park and ran around looking for interesting things. She looked in the bushes, around the swings and even under the slide. + +Then, Mia noticed something shiny. She walked over and found a baseball. It was bright and colorful. She thought it was really interesting. + +Mia decided to keep the baseball and take it home. She went to show her mom the baseball she had found, and her mom said it was a great find. Mia was so excited. + +Mia put the baseball on her shelf to keep it safe and spent the rest of the day playing with it. She wanted to thank the park for the very interesting find. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was only three years old, so she only really knew a few words. One of Daisy's favorite words was "record". + +One day, Daisy's mom decided to take her to the farmers market. At the market, Daisy saw a big red tomato and she was so excited that she started saying the word "record" over and over again. + +Daisy's mom showed Daisy how to buy the tomato by giving money to the farmer. Daisy liked being useful, so she helped her mom carry the tomato to the car. + +At home, Daisy's mom used the tomato to make spaghetti sauce. Daisy enjoyed the delicious spaghetti and added lots of tomato sauce. She was so happy that she remembered to say "record" every time someone said tomato. +One day, Jenny and her mum went to the beach. Jenny was happy because she was carrying a big, bright yellow bucket. Her mum told her to be careful, so Jenny held the bucket tight. + +When they arrived at the beach, Jenny saw lots of crabs. She wanted to catch some, so her mum ordered her to find some pieces of food to put inside the bucket. + +Jenny started to search around the beach. She found some old food, and put them inside the bucket. After she put the food in, Jenny heard a wonderful sound. It was the sound of crabs! They were inside the bucket. + +Jenny was so excited! She wanted to see the crabs, but she had to be careful. Her mum told her to dribble water in the bucket to keep the crabs alive. + +Jenny did as her mum ordered. She dribbled the water, looked at the crabs and squealed with delight. All the crabs were happy and safe, so Jenny and her mum went home. What a wonderful day at the beach it had been. +Once upon a time there was a pot filled with honey. It was a warm day and the sun shone high in the sky. The pot was outside in the sunshine and the honey started to melt. Slowly, the honey began to spread from the pot and go all around. It was a beautiful sight with the golden honey oozing out. + +The honey was so sweet and delicious. Some ants came to enjoy the honey too. But soon, the sun began to go down and the air became colder. The honey started to get dull and lumpy. The ants couldn't enjoy it anymore. + +The honey went back into the pot. It was not so smooth anymore. The honey stayed in the pot and became solid again. + +But on sunny days, the honey would melt again and the ants could come to enjoy it once more. +A little girl stared at her beautiful new dress. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. The dress was purple and sparkly and she felt so powerful when she put it on. + +She stared out the window at the birds and the trees outside. They were so colourful and the girl wanted to stay like that forever. She looked in the mirror and felt an amazing strength. + +The girl twirled around and around, feeling the power of the dress. She wanted to wear it all the time. She was so happy that she was wearing it and it made her feel special. + +The girl smiled, feeling thankful for the dress she had been given. She looked beautiful and she knew that nothing could make her feel more powerful. +One day, Mommy and Daddy had a busy day. They went outside to the market to sell something they had yet to sell. When they got to the market, it was very busy. Mommy and Daddy looked around at all the different stands. They smiled at the people selling their things. + +Finally, Mommy and Daddy found a stand to sell whatever it was they had yet to sell. The person there was very nice and friendly. He said it was okay for Mommy and Daddy to sell their item at his stand. + +Mommy and Daddy smiled and thanked him. They quickly sold the item and got some money for it. Then they thanked the man one last time before heading home. + + Mommy and Daddy were happy with their busy day. They had sold the item on their list and were ready to go home. +Once there was a bird who wanted to soar in the sky. She was small and had flexible wings that gave her the power to do anything. One day the bird saw a point in the sky that she wanted to reach. She spread her wings and took off into the air. She flew higher and higher into the clouds. The bird was so happy as she was soaring and gliding through the air. She soared for so long that she reached the point in the sky. She was so proud of herself for flying so high and she felt so free. After that she kept flying around and enjoying the freedom of soaring. +One day, Timmy the turtle was feeling very lonely. He wanted to make some new friends, so he decided to go for a swim. Timmy pushed himself into the water, and soon he was swimming around happily. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed something floating in the water. It was a piece of black chalk! Timmy felt very excited and he swam closer. Suddenly, he saw a lot of little fish, all gathered around the chalk. + +Timmy was so happy! He had found some new friends to play with. The fish were very friendly. They all played together, using the black chalk to draw pictures on the rocks and the sand. + +By the end of the day, Timmy was too tired to swim anymore. He said a friendly goodbye to his new fish friends, and he swam off, looking forward to the next day's adventure. +It was the end of a hot summer day and Sarah, a three year old, was looking for something to do. She thought and thought, but nothing excited her. Then all of a sudden she noticed something poking out from between the washing machine and the dishwasher. She knew she wasn't allowed to touch anything, so she just stood there for a few minutes looking at it. + +And then she had an idea. She was sure it was a thoughtful gift from her mommy or from her daddy. She slowly reached out and poked it. She knew it was safe, but she was still a bit scared. + +The thing she nudged was a small brown bear. She looked up and around and couldn't find anyone. That's when she knew it was a special gift just for her. + +Sarah gently hugged the bear and smiled to herself. She had been so worried that nothing was going to make her happy today, but this surprise had been very thoughtful. She thanked the dishwasher in her head and ran off with the bear in her arms, ready to show her mom. +me and mummy went to the store. Mummy needed to buy something for the lady in the shop. She was embarrassed about it but she had to buy something. She got me a lollipop too. + +When we got to the shop, Mummy asked for the envelope. The lady gave mummy an envelope. It was very clean and pretty. + +Mummy was still very embarrassed, but she took the envelope from the lady. She thanked her and we left. + +When we went home, Mummy told me that I should never be embarrassed about anything. She said that it was important to always be proud of who I am. I nodded and hugged her. + +Mummy gave me my lollipop and said it was my reward for being brave. I smiled, and then with lollipop in hand, we went inside and had a nice, clean day. +One night, Mark noticed a beautiful dinner spread on the table. He could smell something yummy cooking and he was so excited to try it! His mom had cooked a deep pot of stew and she spooned the delicious dinner into bowls. Mark looked at the dinner and noticed it was full of colorful vegetables. His mom ladled the piping hot stew onto their plates and added a big helping of fluffy mashed potatoes. Mark noticed the deep, rich colors of the stew. He was so hungry he could hardly wait to eat it! Mark and his mom ate their dinner with big smiles on their faces. He loved the dinner and thought it was the best ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very lively. Every day she would wake up and go to the park to play. On this day, something special happened. She saw a win. Everybody was very excited. + +The girl ran to the win and wanted to take it home. She couldn't reach it so she used a stick to wipe it down. She took it home and showed it to her mum. + +Mum was so happy for the girl. She said she could keep the win. The girl was very excited and hugged her mum. + +The girl took the win everywhere she went. She wiped it clean and even took it to school. All her friends were amazed and asked if they could have a win too. + +The girl smiled and said that she was the only one with a win. Everyone was so happy for her and they all loved her very lively win. +George was a restless three year old. He loved to ride his bike and he always had to wear his helmet. His mom told him it was important to wear it. + +One day, George went outside to ride his bike. He had his helmet on and he was ready to go. He rode down the street and around the corner. He felt free and happy. + +But then suddenly, George had a bad surprise. A big dog was chasing him! George was very scared and kept pedalling his bike faster and faster. + +But he remembered his helmet! He put his hands over his head and the helmet protected him. The dog couldn’t get him. + +George and the dog were both safe. George was happy to have his helmet. He never forgot to wear it again. +Once upon a time there was a yucky. The yucky lived in a big yacht and loved to have fun. Every day the yucky would go on the yacht and make jokes with his friends. One day, the yucky was feeling very scared. He had heard stories of big animals out at sea and he started to get worried. He asked his friends to help him but they all laughed and made jokes. That made the yucky feel even more scared but his friends kept on joking and said it was nothing to worry about. The yucky was very relieved and he joined in with the jokes! The yucky was happy that he could joke with his friends and not be scared. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. He wanted an adventure, so he decided to explore a cave. + +He felt a bit worried as he passed through the cave's entrance. It was dark and very spooky. The boy kept walking and walking until he heard a terrible noise. It was so loud and scary! + +But he was brave, so he kept going. Then, he saw some monsters, but they were so scared of him! They ran away, leaving the boy safe and happy. + +He had passed through the cave and came out the other side. He was so glad to have had a big adventure. Now he was brave and happy, ready for his next adventure! +Once there was a little girl who loved melons. She always wanted to squeeze them and feel their soft skin. + +One day she found the most beautiful melon! It was big, round and bright green. It was perfect for squeezing! + +So she sat in the garden and gently started to squeeze the melon. She loved the soft sensation and the feel of the juice running through her fingers. + +It was a peaceful summer day and the little girl closed her eyes and let the sensation take over her. She continued squeezing until the melon was completely flat. + +The little girl loved the way the melon felt and the happy feeling it gave her. She loved squeezing melons! +Once upon a time there was a village. It had many trees and lots of animals. Everyone in the village was very happy. + +One night, everyone in the village suddenly got very sick. The animals were coughing and the trees were turning yellow. + +The people in the village were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Suddenly, a superhero appeared! She was wearing a bright cape and had a special necklace on. + +The superhero told the people that she could help them. She said she would return with oxygen for the village. + +The superhero waved her hands and scattered oxygen around the village. Everyone in the village started to feel better. The trees and animals were all back to normal. + +The people in the village were so happy that they asked the superhero to stay. She became very popular in the village and she still visits to help when people get sick. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was feeling very brave so she decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she wandered around, she felt a chill in the air and started to shiver. Then she heard a rustling in the trees and a flock of birds suddenly flew up in the sky. + +But Lucy wasn't scared! She kept walking, determined to find something special. After a while, she spotted something shiny in a bush. She reached in and pulled out a big, dark purple grape. Lucy smiled. She had never seen one before. + +Still feeling brave, she decided to take a bite. But the grape was stubborn - it wouldn't let Lucy bite it! Lucy started laughing as she shook and yanked the grape. Finally, the grape let her take a bite and it was delicious. + +Happy and full, Lucy went home. She couldn't wait to tell her mom all about her adventure in the woods! +The black chest was sitting alone in the room. Every day it was just there, not going anywhere. It was bored and lonely. + +One day it started to move. It moved around and around the room. The chest was very excited. It had never been able to move before! + +The black chest kept moving around the room and all the other things inside the room jumped, too. They all went around and around in circles. + +The chest was very happy to be able to move at last. Now it could explore the room, and maybe even find a new friend! +One day two friends, Jack and Jim, were walking through the forest. Suddenly they noticed a barrel in the middle of the path. They both looked at it, curious to find out what was inside. So Jack opened the barrel. + +Inside there were lots of toys! They were colorful and all shapes and sizes. Jim's eyes lit up with joy as he picked up a small red car. Jack chose a toy train set. Both were very happy with their finds. + +As they continued to explore the barrel, they noticed a long snake. This made them jump! They called out for help but no one heard them. Suddenly the snake opened its mouth and spoke. + +It said, "Do not be afraid, I mean you no harm. Would you like to make a deal? I know many secret things which I can tell you if you take me with you." + +Jack and Jim looked at each other, both surprised and curious. After a few moments of thought, they agreed and took the snake with them. As they walked away, Jack said to Jim, "You know what? This is going to be an amazing adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was three years old and very polite. One day, Timmy was playing in his back garden when he heard a noise. It was coming from the puddle that was in the garden. Timmy walked closer to the puddle and he could see lots of little fish swimming in it. Timmy was so excited and he couldn't believe his eyes. He asked his mom if he could keep one of the fish and his mom said yes, so Timmy carefully took one little fish out of the puddle and put it in a bowl. Soon, the fish had a lovely home in the bowl and Timmy was very happy. + +The little fish and Timmy were best friends and they would play together in the garden every day. They had lots of fun, and Timmy was always very polite to his little fish friend. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a hairy plane. It flew so high in the sky. But one day, the plane had a problem. Smoke was coming out of one of its wings and it was getting hotter and hotter. Suddenly, there was a big fire! The plane was burning. The fire was so big and bright that everyone could see it. + +The fire brigade arrived as quick as they could. They got out their big hoses and started to put out the fire. They sprayed the burning plane with lots of water. After lots of hard work, the fire was finally put out. + +The plane was very tired from all the smoke and heat. But it was very happy too. It knew that the fire brigade had saved it from burning. Everyone cheered and thanked the fire brigade for all their good work. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Beth. She was very excited one day because she was going to fly in a rocket. + +When she got to the rocket it was very big. Beth was a bit scared, but when she got inside she could see that everything was just the right size. It was fit for her. + +Beth buckled herself in and counted down to take off. 3,2,1 and they were off! + +The rocket flew very high and very fast. Beth looked out of the window and saw lots of stars twinkling and the moon shining. It was very, very cool. + +After a while the rocket began to come down and Beth soon got to see home again. They landed back in the same place they had come from and Beth was so glad she had been able to come on this fantastic adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally went to the park with her mom and dad to have some fun. As they played and laughed, Sally stumbled and fell down to the ground. She screamed very loud. She was so hurt. + +Her dad saw her fall and ran over to her. He hugged Sally and he knew she was in pain. He asked her, “Where does it hurt?â€. Sally pointed to her knee and said, “It hurts here, Daddyâ€. + +Her dad picked her up and carried her home. He carried her down the stairs and into their house. Her parents put a cold bandage on her knee to feel better. + +Sally's parents could only guess that she had hurt her knee when she fell down. They looked around to see if she had fallen onto something sharp. Then they saw a rock under the slide and knew the rock was the one that had made her hurt. + +Sally felt much better when she put the bandage on her knee. She stopped screaming and started to laugh and giggle again. Her parents were so relieved that she was okay and hugged her tight! +Once upon a time there was a fierce avocado. It wanted to go on an adventure, so it decided to go swimming. The avocado splashed around in the water and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, something scooped it up! It was a big fish! The fish carried the avocado to a special pond far away. + +The avocado was so happy in the pond. The water was the perfect temperature and there were lots of other fish swimming around. The avocado kept splashing in the water and having fun. + +But then, something else happened. A giant octopus appeared! Its tentacles were fierce and it had eight beady eyes. It seemed angry and was coming for the avocado! + +The avocado was so scared and started to splash around frantically. But then, something unexpected happened. The octopus smiled and swam alongside the avocado! It wasn't angry after all! + +The avocado and the octopus became best friends and swam in the pond every day. The avocado was no longer scared. It had made a brave new friend! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very sick. She had to take medicine to make her feel better. + +Every day the girl's mom was very kind, she would give the girl her medicine and she would say, "Now repeat after me. This medicine will make you feel better!" + +The girl would repeat the words and take her medicine. After a few days, the girl started to feel better. + +One day, when she was all better, the girl's mom said, "You did it! You followed the routine and repeated my words so now you are all better." + +The girl was so happy and grateful to her mom for being so kind. She knew it was her mom's love and care that made her all better. +Once, there was a dinosaur that was walking through the forest. He saw a little bird that was scared and jumped to be near him. He was embarrassed because he didn't know how to help the bird. Suddenly, he saw a big eagle flying in the sky. The dinosaur felt brave and decided to protect the little bird. He stood in front of the bird and made a big noise with his tail. The eagle flew away and the bird was very thankful. The dinosaur was glad he was able to protect the bird and so he said goodbye and continued walking through the forest. +Once there was a brave and loyal dog named Spot. Spot wore a very special dress. Every day, Spot wanted to make everyone happy. So, Spot went out and did something amazing. + +Spot's special trick was to make everyone around him applaud. Whenever Spot saw a sad or lonely face, Spot would run up and do something silly. Soon enough the person would be laughing and clapping their hands. + +Spot felt so proud of himself and became the happiest dog around. Everywhere Spot went, he was met with smiles and laughter. People cheered him on and praised his loyalty. + +Spot's special trick became famous. Everyone wanted to know how Spot did it. Now, whenever Spot wears his special dress, everyone cheers and claps in appreciation. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable alligator. He was very happy, always smiling with his big, sharp teeth. One day, his smile disappeared and he was very sad. He wanted to find out why so he started walking around. He came to a pond and saw many other alligators swimming around having fun. He wanted to join but was too scared. + +He felt like he had to do something so he hopped into the pond and swam around. All of a sudden, he disappeared! Where could he have gone? He looked around and saw a hole in the pond. He must have gone in there! + +The other alligators tried to help. They stuck their long and slimy noses into the hole, but he was gone. The alligators gave up and went back to play. But one alligator did not give up. + +She was very reliable and determined to find the missing alligator. She searched and searched, until finally, she found him inside a cave. He was so happy to be found! She took him back to the pond, and the alligator smiled again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl who was walking in the woods. She was hungry and so decided to look for something delicious to eat. She kept walking until she saw a jar on the ground. It was filled with something that looked delicious. The little girl was so excited that she started running towards the jar. + +When she got to the jar, she quickly opened it up and saw that inside were lots of yummy treats. She couldn't believe how lucky she was, so she dropped to the ground and started eating. She was so happy that she kept eating and eating until the jar was empty! + +When she was finished, she put the jar back on the ground and said goodbye. She continued walking through the woods, feeling very happy and content. Delicious treats at her fingertips and a smile on her face - the little girl was happy and she knew it! +One day, Jane was on the bus with her mom. It was a long ride, and she was very restless. As she was bouncing around in her seat, she heard something outside. It was loud and rumbling, like thunder. Jane's mom said that it was a truck. + +Jane looked out the window and saw it. The truck was big and had colorful lights on it. She was amazed. But then she heard something else -- a funny sound, like "ssssssss...." It was coming from underneath the bus. + +When they stopped at the next stop, Jane's mom said that it was the brakes making that sound. Jane learned something new that day, and she felt much less restless. +Once upon a time, there was a huge spider. He was looking for food and he was very hungry. He crawled around the house and under the bed. Suddenly, he saw something shiny and he wanted to take a closer look. It was a big, juicy fly! + +The spider pounced and grabbed the fly in his two front legs. He quickly stuffed it in his mouth, yummy! He went to the corner where it was nice and cozy. + +But then he saw something else! It was a giant beetle looking at him from the wall. The spider started to panic, he was afraid of it. He jumped away and started to spin a web as fast as he could. + +The spider made a huge web and it held the beetle back. The spider was so relieved and happy. He crawled away and went back to his cozy corner. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Daisy. Daisy was small but very brave. Today she was feeling a bit nervous because she wanted to flip a switch. She stepped carefully over to the switch, feeling more and more scared. Suddenly, her mom smiled at her and said, "You can do it, Daisy!" Daisy grinned and reached out for the switch. She took a deep breath and switched it on. Daisy smiled with pride - she had done it! Now she knew she could do anything. So the next time she had to switch something on, she felt much braver. The end. +Once upon a time there was a small country. In the small country, there was a boy. His name was Jack. One day, Jack was walking in his small country when he saw something funny - it was a funny looking chicken! Jack laughed and laughed. From then on, Jack began to look for funny things in the small country. He looked for funny animals, funny plants and funny people. He would laugh at all of them. + +One day, Jack met a funny looking man. The man was wearing strange clothes and was making funny faces. Jack laughed and laughed. Soon, other people in the small country heard the laughter and they came over to see what was so funny. Everyone started laughing when they saw the funny looking man. Jack, the funny looking man and all the people in the small country laughed together. It was the happiest day ever! +Once there was a family who went shopping at the store. They wanted to buy a new style of dress as they were tired of their old one. + +The mom and dad looked at the different styles but couldn't decide which one they liked the most. Then their 3-year-old daughter spoke up and said she wanted to try the one with the tasty color. Mom and Dad knew she had picked the perfect style for them. + +So, they all decided to buy the dress with the tasty color. When they got home, they put it on and it looked pretty good. The daughter smiled and said it was the best style ever and it looked tasty on her. + +Mom and Dad were so proud of their daughter for picking out such a great dress. From then on, that tasty dress became their favorite style to wear. +One day, there was a tube. The tube was not happy. It was very angry. So it started to increase. It was so angry that it kept increasing. + +Soon the tube was enormous. It was bigger than any other tube. It filled the room with its angry energy. + +But then a kind voice said, “It’s okay.†The voice was calming and soothing. The tube began to feel better. + +Slowly, slowly, the tube started to decrease. It became smaller and smaller until it was back to its normal size. + +The tube was no longer angry. It was finally happy again. +One day, a little girl named Chloe was feeling miserable. She had a task to do, but she did not want to do it. She thought it was too hard and didn't understand it. + +Then, her mom showed up and had an idea. She said, “Let’s attach the task to something fun!†Chloe thought it sounded like a good idea. + +So, Chloe and her mom got a big piece of paper and drew a smiley face on it. “Every time you finish one part of the task,†her mom said, “you can put a sticker on the smiley face!†+ +Chloe and her mom worked together to attach all the stickers on the paper. She was excited to see the smiley face start to take shape. + +Finally, the task was finished and the smiley face was full of stickers. Chloe was very happy and proud of what she had done. She realized that attaching the task to something fun made it much more enjoyable. +One day, a little boy wanted to go on an adventure. He was very excited and wanted to look his best. He chose a bright blue shirt and shiny red pants. When he was all dressed, he looked in the mirror and was very proud of the result. + +He quickly said goodbye to his mom and ran outside. It was a sunny day and he smiled as he skipped around the park. He saw a pond and he squealed with joy. He looked around and noticed some fish swimming. + +He couldn't wait to explore and jumped into the water. He was so proud to be swimming and the fish were so friendly he couldn't help but smile. After a few minutes, he decided it was time to go home and said goodbye to his new friends. + +When the little boy arrived home, he was exhausted. But, he was also very proud. He had dressed carefully that morning and it had paid off. He shared his amazing adventure with his mom and she gave him a big hug. + +The little boy had had a great day full of adventure and he was proud to show off his outfit. After a warm bath and a hug from his mom, he drifted off to sleep. The little boy felt content with the adventurous day he had had and the proud result of his morning dressing ritual. +Once upon a time, there was an ignorant robot who was learning to climb. He was very excited and had been practicing climbing trees and walls. + +One day he decided to try something new and he thought of the refrigerator. He pondered whether it was possible to climb a refrigerator and so he tried. + +The robot was able to climb onto the door of the refrigerator and he was so proud of himself. He felt as though he had accomplished a great feat. + +He then looked inside the refrigerator and saw a wonderful cake. He wanted to get it, but he knew that he shouldn't because it wasn't his. So, he decided against it and continued on his way. + +The robot was happy that he had been able to climb a refrigerator and he vowed to practice even more. So every day he would try harder and harder until he was an expert climber. +Once there was a slow turtle who wanted to move to a new country. He got up one day and started walking very slowly. His feet felt like they were stuck in the mud. + +After hours and hours of walking, he still couldn't find a new place to call home. He was so tired and he started to feel sad. + +Just then, he saw a little boat in the distance. He hopped on the boat and it started to move slowly across the ocean. + +Soon enough, the turtle was in a new country. He hopped off the boat and saw that the land was covered in trees and plants! It was so beautiful. + +He slowly made his way across the country, looking for the perfect place to call home. + +At last, he found just the right spot. He slowly walked up to it and smiled. He knew he had found his new home. +Once there was a powerful man who had lots of money. He didn't always do what was right. One day, he got angry and wanted to punish someone. He saw a little 3 year old boy who was playing in his garden. The powerful man was so angry that he shouted at the boy. The boy was scared and began to cry. He told the man that he didn't need to be punished. But the powerful man refused to listen. He took the money out of the boy's pocket and punished him by using it to buy something that the boy really wanted. The boy was so sad, and he never forgot how the powerful man had punished him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Daisy. She was three years old and liked to wear pretty dresses in lots of different colours. Today, she was wearing a bright yellow dress with lots of little ruffles. + +Daisy went outside to play in the garden. As she played, she saw a big bird. She stopped to watch it and when it flew away, she decided to kneel down in the grass and look for bugs. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a noise and saw a weird creature. It had long purple hair and looked like it was wearing strange clothes. Daisy had never seen anything like this before and couldn't tell what it was. The creature came closer and Daisy saw it was wearing a fancy dress like her. She had found a new friend who loved fashion as much as she did. + +Daisy felt brave and asked the creature what it wanted to do. The creature didn't answer, so Daisy suggested they play a game. They both kneeled in the grass and played for a long time. When it was time to go, Daisy waved goodbye and ran off, excited to see her new friend again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He was excited to go and visit his grandma. He hopped on the bus and he started to stretch. + +The bus ride was long but he was patient. Eventually he made it to his grandma’s house. He knocked on the door and his grandma opened it! + +Jack was so delighted to see her. They played a game of catch, had some snacks and laughed a lot. However, Jack started to get frustrated. He wanted to go to the park but his grandma said she was too tired. + +Jack tried to stretch his legs but it did not worked. He missed the park. But luckily his grandma said he could visit her again soon! He was very happy and hopped on the bus back home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was very excited, because a surprise was going to arrive soon. She loved surprises! + +So Emily waited and waited, until at last, the surprise arrived. It was a big box! Emily hurried and opened the box to see what was inside. + +She was so excited - there was a doll in the box! She looked so pretty, with her pale skin and sparkling eyes. She held a big thumb up and smiled at Emily. + +Emily was so happy she hugged the doll. She loved her surprise! Emily knew that this special doll would always be her special friend. +One day a metal dragonfly flew into the backyard. It was independent and wanted to explore. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew it farther and farther away. It tried and tried to fly back, but the wind was too strong. + +The metal dragonfly had to keep flying, but it didn't know where it was going. Everywhere it looked, it saw unfamiliar trees, houses, and clouds. Eventually, the wind died down, and the dragonfly stopped in a meadow. + +The dragonfly then saw something shiny in the grass. It was a metal key! The dragonfly followed the key to a small robot, who looked like a toddler. The robot talked to the dragonfly in a friendly voice and thanked the dragonfly for finding its key and keeping it safe. + +The dragonfly and the robot became fast friends, and they played tag and hide-and-seek every day. The dragonfly was one of the robot's only friends, and the robot loved having an independent friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named May. She was so small, just three years old. + +Every day she wanted to go on an adventure. One day, she decided to go berry picking. + +So she grabbed a basket and headed out into the woods. With her basket in her hands she looked around for the best berry patch. + +When she found the perfect spot she started to gather the berries. She was so excited for all the yummy treats she was finding. + +Then she noticed a charming little flower garden nearby. She stopped picking berries to explore it. May found some tiny lovely pink flowers that she loved. + +So she decided to take some of them too. She carefully gathered the small flowers and put them in her basket. + +With a smile on her face, she walked home with her basket full of lovely berries and charming flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was gifted, so she was always very special. + +One day, she had a special package in her mail. She opened it and inside she found something so special. It was a big, soft bear. + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged the bear and kissed it on the nose. + +The bear was very cuddly and friendly, so the little girl kept kissing it. Everywhere the bear went, the little girl followed closely and kissed it. + +The bear was the little girl's best friend. Everywhere the girl went, the bear followed happily. And when it was time for them to part, the girl always kissed the bear goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. Millie was still a baby and liked to play outside with her toys. + +One day, Millie was walking in the park when she saw something dull in the grass. It was a mine! Millie thought it was so cool that she wanted to take it with her. Millie attached the mine to her toy rocket, and took it home with her. + +When Millie got home, she showed her mine to her mum. Her mum told her it was very special and not to lose it. Millie was so happy that she smiled and hugged the mine. + +Every day after that, Millie played with her mine, taking it on adventures with her and her toy rocket. Millie named her mine 'Giant' and they were the best of friends. + +The End. +One night, a little girl had the best dream. In her dream, she flew through the sky and flew over the sea. She was so happy! + +When morning came, the little girl's parents came into her room and said it was time to wake up. She opened her eyes and was so excited to tell everyone about her dream. + +She jumped out of bed and ran to find her mom and dad. She wanted to tell them all about it. But, when she started to talk, she couldn't remember any of it. + +Her mom said, "That's because it was a dream! But don't worry, you had a very thoughtful brain that remembered it long enough for you to enjoy it." + +The little girl smiled. She knew her brain was special and that made her feel even more special. +Once upon a time there was a great rhythm. It made everyone carry and dance and laugh. Everyone loved it! + +One day, a three year old boy heard the rhythm. He was so excited. He wanted to carry too, so he started to jump up and down. He tapped his feet, clapped his hands and began to dance. + +The boy was so happy! Everybody around him smiled. He felt so free! + +The boy carried the rhythm all around. Everyone began to join him and it made them dance and laugh. Soon, the street was filled with the great rhythm and everyone was happy! + +The boy's dance made everyone forget all their worries. Even the birds sang along! The sun began to shine again and everyone thank the boy for giving them the great rhythm. + +The boy smiled proudly and said, “It was fun to carry the rhythm!†+Once upon a time, there was a motor. It was big and shiny and new. It was so new that no one had ever used it before. All of the other motors were old and rusty. + +One day, it started to rain. The motor got so wet. Everyone was sad, but the motor still worked. Even when it was wet, it still ran like it was new. + +The people who had the motor were so happy. They all decided to take the motor out and have some fun. They drove in it and laughed, even though it was wet. + +They drove around and around until, finally, it stopped raining. Now all of the motors were wet and slippery, but not the new one. It was still shiny and perfect. + +The people were so happy that they had the new motor. They decided to keep it and have a lot of fun with it! +Amy had a birthday party. Her friends were all very polite. They gave her lots of nice presents. She was very happy. + +Her mum had a special surprise. She gave Amy a big, pink candle. Amy thought how lovely it was. + +Amy held the candle close and made a wish. She wished that all her friends would stay her friends forever. Her wish came true! + +Mum wrapped the candle in colourful paper. She tied it up with a pretty bow. Amy was so excited. She couldn't wait to take it home and show it to her little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted an apron so she could help her mom in the kitchen. But her mom said she had to earn it first! So she worked hard every day, doing her chores and helping out around the house. But every apron she found was too ugly! She searched high and low but couldn't find one she liked. + +One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a lady wearing the most beautiful apron. It was purple and it had tiny little flowers, and she wanted it very badly! She asked the lady if she could have it, and the lady was so happy to give it to her. The little girl was so excited that she began to jump up and down with glee. + +Finally, she had the most beautiful apron! She thanked the lady and went home with a huge smile on her face. She always wore her apron with joy and felt so proud for having earned it. +Once upon a time, there was a pack. In the pack was a special gem. It was big and round, and it sparkled like the sun. + +The pack was opened. Everyone was excited to see what was inside. When the gem was unpacked, everyone oohed and awed. It was perfect! + +The gem was so beautiful, they could hardly believe it was real. They couldn't wait to show it off to their friends. Everyone agreed, it was the best gem they had ever seen. + +The gem was put in a special box so it could be kept safe and shiny. The gem was the most special thing that anyone had ever seen. It stayed in its box all day. + +The end! +Once there was a boy who was only three years old. He was standing outside with his mother, who was buying them a new cooler. The cooler was very unique with a special shape and colours. The boy was so excited that he started to shout with joy. His mum laughed and said that it was the coolest cooler around. + +The boy and his mum spent the rest of the day together. They put the cooler in the garden and filled it with cold snacks. Then they sat outside and enjoyed the sunny day. + +The boy wanted to show his friends the unique cooler so he shouted to them, saying “come and see what I got!â€. His friends all ran over to see, and they were amazed. It was the coolest cooler they had ever seen. They spent the rest of the day playing and having fun. + +The boy was very proud of his special, unique cooler and he was happy that his friends were able to share in the fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She wanted to go for a ride on her bike. But her mom said it was too hot outside, so Amy had to stay inside. Amy was so sad. + +Then she had an idea. She asked her mom if she could get on the couch and pretend to ride her bike. Her mom said yes and Amy jumped up and down with joy. + +Amy pretended to ride her bike for a long time. But then she had a bad cut on her foot. It hurt so much she started to cry. + +Her mom quickly came to help. She put a bandage on the cut and gave Amy a sweet hug. After her cut was better, Amy went back to pretending to ride her bike. + +She had so much fun that day, she never forgot it. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sally and Jane. Sally had something round and very special. It was very expensive and sparkly. Sally loved it very much. + +Jane saw the special thing and asked Sally if she could hold it. Sally said yes. Jane held it and twirled it around. She loved it too! + +The next day, Sally and Jane went to the park to play. Jane wanted to bring the round thing with them, so Sally let Jane take it. + +At the park, Sally and Jane played lots of games and had lots of fun. When Sally and Jane got home, Jane said thank you for letting her take the round, expensive thing to the park. Sally said it was fun too and they both gave each other a big hug. They loved each other very much. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a very honest cat. He always tried to be nice to all the other animals around. One day, he saw a little dog, who had only three legs. The cat thought that it was very sad and he wanted to help. + +He asked the dog if he wanted to come with him. The little dog said yes and so they went off, together. + +The cat and the little dog had lots of fun. They played hide and seek and chased each other around in the garden. + +However, when night fell, the cat and the little dog had to go back to their own homes. The next morning, the cat regretted that he had to say goodbye to the little dog. He wished he could have spent even longer with him. +Once there was a woman. She was eager to do something special. So she shut the door, looked around and smiled. She felt very happy. + +The woman opened her bag and pulled out a book. She whispered something to the book, and it opened. The woman's face lit up. + +She grabbed some paper and some crayons. She was ready to make something very special. She was so eager to get started. + +The woman started drawing. She was focused and concentrated, and soon she drew the most beautiful picture. It was bright and colorful with many animals. + +The woman smiled with pride. She shut the book, put away the paper and crayons, and left the room. +Once upon a time there was a rich cream poke. It was a special poke, with very creamy and smooth cream on it. One day, a small 3 year old girl was on a walk with her parents. She saw the poke sitting on the counter in a bakery. + +The little girl was so excited - it looked so delicious and so rich! She asked her parents if she could have it, and they said yes! She picked up the poke and started to eat it. + +The taste was amazing - it was so creamy and delicious! The little girl loved it so much and ate it all up. After she finished it, she rubbed her belly and said "yummy!" + +The little girl and her parents walked around for the rest of the day, but she still remembered the wonderful rich cream poke. She couldn't wait to get another one next time! +Once upon a time, there was a big spring. It was so big that it filled up the whole field! + +One day, Charlie saw the big spring. He wanted to put something in it. He had scissors and a ball. He put the scissors in the spring, but nothing happened. He put the ball in the spring and watched it bounce around. + +Charlie had lots of fun! He wanted to put more things in the spring. He put some rocks, some shells and some leaves. They all floated around too! + +Finally, Charlie put his toes in the spring. It felt cool and funny so he put his whole feet in the spring. He splashed around until it was time to go home. + +Charlie said goodbye to the big spring and told it he would come back and visit soon. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was very smooth and soft. He liked to run and play in the woods. One day, the fox saw a shiny stone in the woods. He picked it up and started to polish it with his paws. As he polished it, he made it even smoother and shinier. The fox was so proud of his work! He put the smooth stone in his pocket and smiled. He could use it to play games with his friends. From then on, the fox always looked for shiny stones to polish when he played in the woods. And the fox was happy. +Once upon a time, there was an orange law. It was a special law that made everyone feel good. + +Every morning, many people walked together to the orange law. They smiled and waved, and made sure everyone felt included. + +The orange law said that everyone should share and play nice together. It even said that hugs were allowed! + +Everyone followed the orange law and it made them happy. They danced, ran, and sang together each day. + +The orange law made sure that everyone had a good time. They laughed together, and never fought. + +In the end, everybody was so happy that they made the orange law stay forever. +Mama and Tommy went out to a store. Tommy was very excited because Mama said he could buy a knob. It was a special knob that Tommy had seen in the store window and he really wanted it. + +Mama paid for the knob. Then they went to the car. Tommy was so happy but he was being very stubborn and he refused to put the knob in the car. Mama was getting a little bit frustrated, but she knew that Tommy was being silly. + +So Mama got some string and tied the knob to the car. It was so funny because it looked like the knob was flying in the wind as the car drove along. + +Tommy loved it and he laughed and laughed. Mama smiled because she was glad to make Tommy happy. And she thanked her lucky stars that he was such a stubborn little boy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were very happy together, but one day they were in a fight. Jack was so mad that he scattered all the blocks they were playing with. Jill was so upset that she put her hands on her head and started to cry. + +Jack felt so bad that he tried to fix it and put the blocks back in the box. But when he tried to pick up one of the blocks, it was broken. He tried to fit the pieces together again, but they wouldn't go back together. They were too broken. + +Jill saw Jack trying to fix it, so she stopped crying and hugged him tight. They both decided to scatter the broken pieces and came up with a new game. They had lots of fun playing with the blocks and by the end of the day, they were friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely patient. He was very sad. He always stayed in his bed and didn't go outside. He didn't have any friends. But then one day, something happened. + +One cheerful day, a little animal came up to him. It was a small, furry puppy. The patient smiled when he saw it. The puppy was very friendly and he was happy to have a new friend. + +The patient and the puppy became great friends. Every day, the puppy would come up to the patient's bed and play with him. The patient stopped feeling so lonely. He was very happy. + +The patient and the puppy were happy together. They shared lots of laughs and never felt lonely again. It was the best feeling ever. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little elephant named Elly. Elly was very proud as she was the strongest in the herd. No one could stand up to her strength! One day, Elly got sick and her mommy sought help from the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very impressive. She examined Elly very carefully and made her feel better. + +The veterinarian gave Elly the medicine she needed and soon the little elephant was feeling much better. She was able to stand up again, stronger than ever! Elly was very proud of her recovery and she thanked the veterinarian for all her help. With a happy ending, Elly was able to play with her friends again and enjoy life as a healthy little elephant. +Mary was playing in the garden when a chilly wind blew past her. She shivered as the cold wind brushed past her. She looked up at the sky and noticed some dark clouds. Mary knew it was going to rain. + +Suddenly, Mary heard the sound of a violin! It was coming from the house in the next door garden. The music was like a beautiful song, and it made Mary feel happy. + +She followed the music and saw a lady playing the violin. She smiled at Mary and asked if she would like to join in. Mary nodded and together, she and the lady played the violin. The music surrounded them, making them feel snug and healthy. + +When the music stopped, Mary thanked the lady. She smiled then ran off home, feeling warm and happy inside. +Once there was a small bunny, hopping in the garden. It stopped when it saw something shiny, lying on the ground. The bunny hopped closer and discovered it was a small silver file. The bunny picked it up and the file began to twist and turn. Suddenly the file flew up, like a kite in the wind. The bunny looked around and saw a sparkly pond nearby. It was springtime so the bunny decided to jump in! + +The bunny was having so much fun that it almost forgot about the file. But then the file flew out of the pond and landed on the bunny's back! It was so small that the bunny barely noticed it. The file sparkled in the sunshine and the bunny hopped around, feeling very happy. + +The bunny took the small file with it wherever it went. And every spring it remembered how much fun it had when it first discovered the little file. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to pray. She was only 3 years old so she didn't know how. One day she went to the park and saw an old man sitting on a bench. He was holding a cup full of mints. + +The little girl asked, "Do you know how to pray?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, I do." Then he gave her a reliable hug. + +The old man showed the little girl how to pray. He taught her to close her eyes, fold her hands and say nice things to God. + +At the end of her prayer, the old man gave her a mint. He said, "When you need to talk to God again, just close your eyes and say a prayer. He will always listen." + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked the old man and went home. From then on, she prayed every day. Whenever she felt sad or scared, she thought of the old man and his reliable hug, and it helped her to feel better. +Once there was a cow. He was fit, which meant he was strong and healthy. He was very happy. Every day he would make friends with the other animals in the field. He would make them laugh and have a great time. + +One day, the cow heard something strange. It was the sound of a tractor coming the other way. The cow watched and saw that the tractor was making a path across the field. + +The cow was worried. He knew that the path would cut through the field, and separate many of his friends from each other. What could he do? + +The cow thought and thought until he had an idea. He grabbed his friend, a little rabbit, and ran over to the tractor. With his strong legs, he pushed the tractor back and forth until it fit perfectly in the spot it was supposed to go. + +The cow was proud of himself. He had saved his friends from being separated! They all cheered and thanked him for his help. The cow smiled and knew that he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jo. She lived in a big country with lots of trees and green fields. Every morning when she woke up, she would pray for the day. + +One summer day, Jo and her family went to the beach. Jo wanted to play in the water, but the waves were way too big. She was a bit clumsy and fell down a lot, but it made her family laugh. + +On the way home, they stopped in the countryside. It was full of butterflies and birds. Jo prayed they never had to leave. + +But soon it was time to go back home. Jo waved goodbye to the beautiful countryside and promised she’d be back soon. She thanked God for such a lovely day and for the amazing country she lived in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She went to school with her friends every day to learn new things. Of course, there were many things Mia did not like – she was often sleepy in the mornings and resisted doing her chores. + +But Mia had a special teacher who helped her learn. This teacher was always very patient with her and taught her new things every day. She sang songs, played games and practiced writing with Mia. + +One day, Mia was very sleepy and she did not want to do any work. She resisted and resisted, but her teacher was determined! She made Mia practice writing and spelling even when it was hard for her. + +Mia got better and better at her school work, and soon she was so proud of herself! Whenever she was sleepy or did not want to work, she remembered how her teacher never gave up on her. With her teacher’s support she was able to resist the urge to give up. +John was a four year old and very inquisitive. He liked to explore new things and learn about them. One day he was with his father, who was teaching him how to draw. He pointed to the paper and asked, "What's this?" His father said, "It's a image". John thought for a minute and then asked, "What is an image?" His father explained to him that an image is a picture that someone draws. John was fascinated and pointed to the paper again and said, "Show me how to make an image". So his father took the pencil and started to draw. It was a smooth circle. John smiled and said, "That's cool, I want to do that too". So his father taught him how to make the same image. John was so proud of himself and said, "Look, I did it!". His father said, "It's a perfect image, well done!".John was very happy and couldn't wait to show his mom his new skill. +Once upon a time there was a tool. It was gray and it was made to make things dry. Every day, the tool went around helping all sorts of things dry. One day, the tool went to a playground. There were kids running and playing and having a lot of fun. But they were all wet and muddy. That's when the tool decided to help. It waved its wand and all the wet kids became dry. They were so happy and thanked the tool for its help. The kids hugged the tool and from then on the tool made sure to help everyone keep dry and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor cauliflower. It was all alone and couldn't find any friends to play with. So, the poor cauliflower was sad and went to the river to soak. + +Once the cauliflower was in the river, he felt much better. He drank lots and lots of water and let the river soak him. The water felt so nice and he enjoyed his soak very much. + +After a while, the cauliflower decided to leave. He waved goodbye to the river and said thank you for the soak. He was feeling much happier and was ready to find some friends. + +The end. +Once there was an elderly man who loved balloons. Every day he would go to the park and get a new balloon - he had lots of colours! One day, the man was taking a walk and he saw a little boy with a red balloon. The man smiled and waved to him. + +The boy waved back and asked the man, “Do you like my balloon?†+ +The man said, “Yes, it’s very nice. Do you want to be friends?†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “Yes!†+ +So from then on, each day the man and the boy would meet in the park and they would play catch with the boy’s red balloon. They had lots of fun together. + +The man and the boy became good friends and the man would always tell the boy stories about his balloon collection. The little boy was always so excited to hear them! + +One day, the man said goodbye to his new friend and went home. He put away all of his balloons and said, “I will never forget you.†+ +The little boy had lots of fun playing with the elderly man and his balloon collection. They will always be friends. +Once there was a boy named John. John liked to play with blocks. He had all kinds of blocks, from big ones to small ones. He especially liked the weird blocks that his mom recommended to him. + +One day John was playing with his blocks when he noticed something really weird. All of his blocks were moving! They were spinning and floating in the air. John was so surprised he didn't know what to do. + +John tried to wave his arms to make the blocks stop moving, but nothing happened. He started to get scared and ran to get his mom. When his mom saw what was happening, she smiled. She told John that it was ok, and all he had to do was wait. + +Gradually the blocks stopped spinning and fell to the ground. John was so relieved that he gave his mom a big hug! From now on he would always remember to listen when she recommended something to him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very cold. His mommy wanted to keep him warm and so she went out to find the perfect thing. She went to the store and saw a fashion that was just right. It was blue and pretty and warm. She bought it for the boy and brought it home. + +The boy put the fashion on and felt so warm. He loved it so much. He ran outside to show it off to all his friends. His friends thought it looked great and wished they had one too. + +His mommy saw how much everyone wanted one of the fashion, so she went back to the store and bought some more. Then she set up a shop. People from all over came to the shop. Whenever anyone needed a fashion, his mother could supply it. + +That boy with the cold was so happy. He was warm and all his friends had a fashion too! +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to win a prize. She heard about a mysterious cereal that promised a special reward to whoever found it. She wanted to win that prize, so she went out looking for it. + +She went to the cereal store but no one had the mysterious cereal. She asked people in the street but they didn't know where it was. She kept searching and searching. + +Finally, at last, she found it! It was on top of a tall shelf in the supermarket. She reached up and grabbed the box. + +She was so excited to have found it that she opened the box and ate the cereal right away. Inside, she saw a golden ticket! She had won the prize! + +The girl was so happy with her reward. Even though it had been hard, she had won the mysterious cereal prize. She was glad she had tried so hard. +Jack and Jill were playing in the garden. They were having so much fun! Suddenly, Jill spotted something in the corner of the garden – it was a sack! They knew it must be a surprise. + +Jack and Jill rushed over to the sack. They were so excited! When Jack opened it, his eyes got wide with surprise. There was a pretty dress inside. It was pink, with white and yellow flowers on it! + +Jill was so happy. She took the dress out of the sack and put it on. She twirled around in it, feeling like a real princess! Then, Jack took out another surprise – a pretty crown! He put it on Jill’s head and they laughed together. + +Jack and Jill had so much fun with their surprise! They spent the rest of the day playing and pretending to be royalty. +Sarah was playing outside in her garden when her mom came out looking angry. Sarah knew that something was wrong. Her mom took out her purse, gave it a good slap and said, "That's what you get for being naughty!" Sarah was shocked. She knew that she hadn't done anything wrong but mom was so angry. + +Suddenly, Sarah saw a bee buzzing around her mom's face. That was why mom was so angry! Sarah quickly swatted the bee away and her mom smiled. "Thank you Sarah", she said. + +Sarah felt relieved that she could help mom feel better. She knew that if you come together you can make things better. Mom put her purse away and they hugged each other. They both felt much calmer. +Jack was running and running. He wanted to escape! He had gone on an exciting adventure with his friends. They had to climb over a big wall. But now they were on the other side of the wall and they were free! They were all so happy. + +Jack and his friends kept running until they were very hungry. Without thinking, Jack spotted a snack and reached out to grab it. It was so delicious! He shared it with his friends and they kept running. + +Eventually they stopped running and saw a noisy mountain. They all wanted to climb it, so they started to climb. They reached the top and looked out over the valley. It was beautiful and it was so quiet compared to the noisy mountain. + +The friends stayed for a while and enjoyed the view before walking back down the mountain. They were happy to have escaped and happy to enjoy their snack together. It was a wonderful adventure. +Mommy was feeling tired, so she suggested they go out for dinner. Mary and her little brother were so excited! They hopped into the car and drove until they noticed a big, glowing grill. It was bright and scary, but Mary smiled. She just knew it was a special place. + +Mommy opened the door and the smell of delicious food filled the air. They found a cozy spot to sit and enjoyed their dinner. Mary loved ordering her own food, and she asked for a grilled cheese and fries. Her brother chose grilled chicken and veggies. + +Mary watched closely as the chefs cooked the food on the big scary grill. Even though it looked dangerous, she was amazed at the smells and sizzling food. Eventually, the food arrived and it tasted even better than it smelled! + +Everyone was full and happy when they left the restaurant. Mary's tummy was so full she almost skipped as they left. She couldn't wait to come back and order more delicious food from the big, scary grill! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very lonely. One day she went outside and saw a big hole in the ground. It was an earthquake! The little girl was scared, so she ran back inside her home. + +Later, it started to get dark outside. She looked out her window and saw something very special. It was a shooting star! She was so excited. She wished for a friend and went back to bed. + +The next day, something magical happened. Her wish came true! There was a new friend outside her house. + +They played together everyday and the little girl was no longer lonely. She was so happy that she shot fireworks into the sky to celebrate. + +They two were the best of friends and always had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to play all the time. His mommy and daddy wanted him to do some work, but he did not know how. All the other kids knew what to do, but he was very ignorant and had no idea. So at first he felt sad, because he was not able to do any work. + +One day, his mommy and daddy gave him some toys to play with, and showed him how to use them. He tried hard and soon he was able to do small bits of work. Little by little, he began to gain the skills he needed. His mommy and daddy were so happy and proud of him. + +Now the boy was very brave, and he tried to learn even more. He worked very hard to learn all he could, and soon became very clever. He was no longer ignorant, but knew a lot about work. + +The boy's mommy and daddy smiled when they saw all that he had achieved and they praised him for his hard work. From then on, he was always ready to work, and enjoyed learning every day. +Once there was a girl who loved to look at the view. Every day she would go outside and look around. She liked to see the trees, the grass, and the sky. + +One day, she saw a bird in a tree and she wanted to call him her friend. She asked him to be her friend, but he said he could not come down. The girl asked him to promise that he would come down and be her friend, and the bird said yes. + +The bird warned her that it would be a rough journey. He said there would be lots of wind and he would have to fly through thick clouds. But she said she was ready, so the bird promised he would come down. + +The girl waited and waited, but the bird didn’t come. She was sad but then she looked up and she saw him! He was there, perched atop a branch right in front of her. The girl smiled and said hello to her new friend. + +The view was even better with her friend around. Now she enjoyed it even more. +Once upon a time there was a gem. It was very special and sparkly. Everyone wanted the gem. +The gem was on top of a big steep hill. Everyone wanted the gem so they tried to climb the steep hill, but they all struggled. +They pushed and pulled and scrambled, but they could not get to the gem. +Finally, a brave little girl decided to try. She pushed and she pulled and she worked and worked. Finally, she reached the top and got the gem! +But when she got to the top, she saw something sad. The gem was dead. +It had been shining and sparkly from afar, but it was dead close up. The brave little girl was very sad, and it broke her heart to leave the dead gem behind. +But she never forgot her struggle to reach the top of the hill and get the precious gem. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Joe and Amy. Joe wanted pizza so he asked Amy if they could get some. + +Amy smiled and told Joe she would make him some. She carefully gathered the ingredients and put them on the counter. She then put the pizza in the oven and waited for it to cook. + +Once the pizza was done cooking, Amy asked Joe if he wanted to help her slice it. Joe gladly agreed and was very careful to cut the pizza into even pieces. + +Once the pizza was cut, the two friends shared it and enjoyed the delicious meal. They both smiled and agreed that it was the best pizza ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill was very intelligent and loved to learn. One day, Jill was at home in her bed and she saw a bright light in the sky. Jill wondered what it was so she nodded to the light. Suddenly, a magical rainbow appeared in the sky and filled the room with bright colours. Jill smiled with delight and scrambled out of her bed to take a closer look. She was so excited that she started to jump and dance with joy. Suddenly, the Rainbow faded away and disappeared into the night sky. Jill still wonders if the Rainbow will ever come back again and as she falls asleep she nods her head in agreement. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf penguin. All of his friends heard things, but he didn't. They'd talk, but he'd just sit alone and wonder. + +One day while the others were playing, a giant appeared! No one, except the deaf penguin, could hear him. He pointed a big, sharp claw at the penguin and said "If you don't come with me, I'll bite you!" The penguin was very scared, but he didn't understand what the giant was saying. + +But the giant was very patient. He repeated himself, pointing to his big mouth, making noise and tapping his feet. Finally, the deaf penguin understood. He nodded, and kept on walking with the giant. + +The deaf penguin thought he was in trouble, but the giant was really very kind. He brought the penguin to an amazing party, where all the penguins laughed, sang and danced! He even gave the penguin a special treat - a huge, juicy fish! + +The deaf penguin was so happy. He had found a true friend, and it changed his life forever. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She liked to do fun things like dance and play. + +One day, she decided to dance in a big pitch. It was bright and sunny, and the grass felt nice and soft under her feet. She laughed and twirled around and around, feeling the sun on her face. + +As she danced, she noticed some of the other people in the pitch. They were clapping and singing, and some of them even started to dance too. + +But the best part of the day was when she saw the healthy food. There were fruits, vegetables and other tasty treats to try. She munched on something crunchy and drank some delicious juice. + +Before she knew it, it was time to go home. She waved goodbye to her friends and walked away with a smile on her face. She felt happy and healthy, and grateful for the special day of amazing dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He wanted to explore, so he went to his attic. He had never been there before because it was very dark and his mom said he couldn't go there alone. + +But he wanted to explore. So with a brave heart, he opened the door and headed up into the attic. He was surprised at what he found! + +There were so many things - boxes and bags and mysterious shapes. He could hardly believe his eyes! He opened one of the bags, and inside he found something special - a present! + +He clutched the present in his hands, and he was so excited! He couldn't believe his luck. After a few minutes, he decided that he wanted to send the present to a special person. + +So the young boy ran down the stairs and gave the present to his mom. She was so happy and they hugged. The young boy knew he had made the right decision. +John was three years old and loved playing outside. His uncle was very elderly, but still enjoyed playing with him. + +One day, uncle said he had a special treat for John - a taste from his garden! John was very excited as he followed him outdoors. + +Uncle showed John a strawberry bush. He plucked off a strawberry and handed it to John with a smile. John eagerly took a bite and his face lit up. The strawberry tasted so sweet and juicy! + +John thanked uncle for the delicious treat and quickly ate the rest of it. Uncle smiled proudly and they went back inside to play. John loved spending time with his elderly uncle! +Once there was a man who had an iron. He had it for a long time, but one day he looked up and it had disappeared! He looked high and low, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He asked his neighbors if they had seen it, but no one had. + +The man started to worry that he had lost his iron for good. Then he noticed something shining in the sky. It was so high up that it was hard to make out what it was at first. + +When he looked closer he realized it was his iron! It was so high up, but it was his. He couldn't believe it had disappeared so quickly! He made a ladder to try and get it back, but it was too high. + +So the man built a plane and flew up to get his iron. He was careful not to fly too high and he was finally able to get ahold of it. He flew it back home and was so relieved to have his iron back. He never had any problems with the iron disappearing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe who loved the ocean. He dreamed of exploring a reef one day. + +So he asked his family if he could go, and they said yes. + +They packed everything they needed and Joe and his family drove to the beach. When they arrived, it was so exciting! Joe put on his snorkel and goggles and he jumped into the water. + +He looked around and he saw all kinds of colorful fish and coral. He swam slowly and examined all of the tiny creatures and plants. Joe had so much fun! + +But eventually their day was over and the family had to leave the reef. Joe wanted to stay, but the family said goodbye and drove home. Joe promised himself he would come back to explore the reef again. +Once upon a time, there was a charming park. Many kids loved to swing there. One day, two kids, Ricky and Molly, were swinging together. They laughed and cheered as they swinged high. + +They could feel the wind on their faces and they kept swing higher and higher. While they were swing, they heard a voice coming from around the corner. It was an old man who was telling stories of history. + +Ricky and Molly were so interested in the stories, that they stopped swing and listened. The old man told them that years ago, Kings and Queens used to swing in the same park. Ricky and Molly could hardly believe it. + +The old man went on and told about the brave soldiers who used to defend the park, along with many other wonderful stories. Ricky and Molly didn't want the stories to end, so they kept listening. + +In the end, Ricky and Molly said goodbye to the old man and went home, but the charm of the history stories stayed with them for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a deep, dark cave. Inside, everything was quiet and still. All the animals had gone and it seemed like no one had ever been there. + +Suddenly, the cave started to move and shake. Then, a bright light filled the room. When the light faded, a small creature was there. It was a fairy! + +The fairy waved her wand and said some magic words. The words were so quiet and special that no one could hear them. Suddenly, the deep cave was filled with color and life. It was restored to the way it had been before! + +The animals came back and the deep cave was filled with joy. The fairy smiled and waved her wand one last time. Then, she was gone. + +The animals stayed in the deep cave and warned each other never to forget the special day. The day the fairy restored the cave with her magic. +Billy and his mommy went to the playground. There was so much to do! He looked up and noticed the swings. He was so excited! He begged his mommy to push him as he swung. Up and down, up and down higher and higher! Billy was having so much fun! + +They stopped to take a break and looked around it. Billy noticed a row of colorful, little boats in the sand. His mommy told him it was called a rowboat. He asked his mommy if he could go in one. She said yes, so he ran to the rowboat. He climbed in and pretended he was a pirate! + +Eventually, it was time to go home. As they were walking away, Billy saw something rare. A rollercoaster! He wanted to take a ride so much! He asked his mommy if he could. She said no, it was too big for him. But she promised him they could come back when he was bigger. Billy smiled and they walked away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to go on an adventure. He was brave and curious, so he decided to march on. The ant marched and marched and soon he came to a big hill. At the top of the hill, he saw a bright flame. The flame was so big and warm, and he wanted to get closer. + +So the brave ant marched up the hill to the fiery flame. As he got closer, he realized that the flame was smelly. It was the smell of something burning, and it was making him sneeze. + +Still curious, he looked around and saw that the smelly flame was burning a pile of leaves. He stole a few of the leaves and took them home with him. The ant was so happy to have some leaves from an adventure. He decided to keep them forever. +Once upon a time there was a yellow bird. He was very spicy and liked to fly around. He sang all day long and was so happy. + +One day, the yellow bird flew close to a window and he can see inside. He saw a shut door and was intrigued, so he decided to fly in. + +Inside the shut door was a room full of treasures. The yellow bird was very excited to see what was inside. He fluttered around, looking at all the shiny things. + +Suddenly, the shut door opened and a man came in. He saw the yellow bird and laughed. He scooped him up and closed the shut door. + +The man was very kind and he gave the yellow bird a nice place to stay. The bird was so happy to have a home and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a wise old man who enjoyed taking walks in the countryside. +One day he wanted to enjoy something special, so he went to find some sheep. +He searched far and wide until he found a field with lots of sheep. +Then he sat down and watched them as they jumped and ran around. +He watched the sheep for ages, and he felt happy and peaceful. +He laughed when one of the sheep jumped too high, and he smiled when the baby sheep followed their mama around. +He even said hello to a few of the sheep, who looked at him with curious eyes. +The old man spent the afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of the sheep, and felt better for it. +When it was time to go, he said goodbye to the wise sheep and thanked them for bringing him happiness. +Once, there was a little car who always wanted to run fast. But it didn't have any fuel to make it go faster. So, the little car would yell and yell for help. + +Then one day, a kind wizard heard the little car's yell. He knew the little car needed fuel, so he waved his wand and made a big pile of fuel appear. The little car was so happy it yelled out with joy! + +The wizard smiled and told the little car to never yell so loud. He said there were many deaf animals nearby and the yelling could hurt their ears. + +The fuel made the little car go faster than ever and it was so happy now it could go anywhere it wanted. It thanked the wizard for his help and waved a goodbye as it zoomed away. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who lived in a tent in the middle of the jungle. The bald man was very lonely and he wanted somebody to trust. One day, he heard a noise coming from outside. He opened the flap to his tent and what he saw made him happy. It was a little girl with curly brown hair who looked just like him. He smiled and asked her to trust him, and she nodded. + +The two became very good friends, and every day they would play together in the jungle. The bald man taught the little girl how to climb trees and how to make a tent using leaves. They would tell stories and laugh and play games. + +At the end of every day, they would both go back to their tent. The bald man would always give the little girl a big hug and promise that he would always trust her. The little girl trusted him with all her heart and they were happy to have each other. The two were inseparable and they lived happily ever after in their cozy little tent. +Sam and his mommy went to the stadium. It was so light and bright. Sam loved it so much. He ran around and jumped up and down. Suddenly, he spotted something he liked. It was a pink balloon. He stretched out his arm to try and grab it, but it flew away. He was so sad. He started to tear up. His mommy saw and hugged him tightly. Then, Sam saw the ticket booth. He ran over to it and shouted for joy. He got a balloon with a free ticket inside. He smiled and his mommy smiled too. They had the best time inside the stadium. When they left, Sam held the balloon tight in his hand. He was never going to tear it up. +Once there was a princess. She lived in a castle and was happy. One day things changed. People in the kingdom became confused. A judge came to the castle to decide what to do. The princess was nervous. + +The judge made a decision. He said the princess must leave. The princess was sad. She cried for help. + +But then, a brave knight galloped in on his horse. He said he would protect the princess. He told the judge that the princess had done nothing wrong. The knight was strong and brave. The judge agreed and said the princess could stay. + +The princess was so happy. She thanked the knight for protecting her. The knight said she could always count on him. He said he would always protect her. The pair hugged and the princess smiled. +One day, there was a race between two automobiles. One automobile was slow, while the other was very fast. The race began and the fast car sped all the way to the finish line. But the slow car struggled to keep up. Suddenly, the slow car sped up and it was neck and neck! The cars raced right past the finish line. Nobody knew who won the race. The crowd was very excited, cheering loudly for both cars! In the end, the slow car won the race. Everyone was so happy for the slow car! +One day, Jack was walking down the street and he came across a thin mop. He didn't know what it was, so he asked his dad. His dad told him it was a mop. Jack was curious so he asked his dad what it was for. His dad said it was for cleaning the floor. Jack wanted to see it in action so his dad took the mop and started to clean the floor in their kitchen. + +Jack watched his dad clean and he thought it was so cool that the mop was able to do this. All of a sudden, Jack had an idea - he wanted to give the mop a name! Jack thought and thought until he came up with the perfect name - Cleany. Cleany sounded like the perfect name for the mop. + +From then on, Jack and his dad would clean the house every day with Cleany. Jack and his dad would both laugh and smile when cleaning the house with their new best friend - Cleany the thin mop! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was deaf. Her name was Rose. Rose found a key that she thought was very special. + +Rose wanted to keep the key safe, so she decided to balance it on top of a tree. It was high up and she knew that nobody could get it except her. + +Every day, Rose came to the tree to check to make sure her key was balancing. She made sure it stayed there so that it was safe. + +One day, she returned and the key was gone. Rose was very sad, but then she saw a squirrel with her key in its mouth. + +The squirrel saw that Rose was sad and put the key back. Rose thanked the squirrel and then balanced the key on the tree for safe keeping. From that day on, Rose was very careful and always remembered to balance her key on the tree. +One day, a little girl went into a room. It was an open room and she could see everywhere. She saw a toy on the floor and wanted to play with it. But her mom said no – she was not allowed to. + +The little girl wanted to resist this. So, she crossed her arms and frowned. But her mom said sternly that she had to listen. The little girl was so unhappy. She felt like crying. + +But just then, her dad came in. He said that it was ok for her to play with the toy. The little girl smiled and reached for the toy. She was so excited! + +Finally, the little girl was able to resist her mom. She had a wonderful time playing with her toy in the open room. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play. Each day she would go and visit the big building. She was always so glad to go there. + +Inside the building the girl picked up a bucket and put it on the floor. Then she got a shovel and put it in the bucket. Lastly she put some sand in the bucket which made her very happy! + +The girl loved to build sand castles with her bucket and shovel. She was so glad she could make all sorts of shapes and colors with it. Every time she finished she would give herself a big smile. + +The girl loved spending time in the building and building sand castles. She was so glad to have her special bucket and shovel. She would play for hours until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Mary who wanted to go sailing. She asked her mommy and daddy if she could take the boat out on the sea. They were happy to say yes. + +Mary was excited. She packed her things and went down to the quay. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the sea looked so beautiful. + +Mary got into her boat, pushed off and started to sail. The wind was so strong that it carried her away fast. She waved goodbye to the shore and felt so free. + +After a while, Mary noticed a cozy looking house. She was so cold and tired, so she asked if she could stay. The old lady who lived there was very polite and said yes. + +The old lady made her a warm drink, showed her where to sleep and put a fire in the fireplace. Mary felt so warm and happy. She thanked the old lady and said goodbye in the morning. + +Mary sailed back home with happy thoughts and a big smile on her face. She thanked her mommy and daddy for letting her go sailing. They were glad to see her back safe and sound. + +The End +Little Liam was walking in the forest when he saw a generous lumberjack. He smiled and waved at the lumberjack and said, "Hi, mister!" The lumberjack smiled back and said, "Hello, little one! I'm collecting some logs to build a house. Can you help me with that?" Little Liam sure could. He cheerfully collected logs and carried them to the lumberjack's truck. They worked together for a few hours, until all the logs were collected. The lumberjack was so thankful, he thanked Little Liam with a great big bear hug. Little Liam was happy to help, so he smiled and waved goodbye to the generous lumberjack. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl called Sarah. Sarah disagreed with everyone she met - even the gust of wind when it blew around her. One day, a big and scary hurricane came rolling in. But Sarah would not back down. She stood her ground and disagreed with the hurricane. Everyone told her to take cover, but Sarah said no. She was too stubborn to listen. The wind blew and the rain poured down, but Sarah still stood there and disagreed. Finally, the hurricane moved on and everyone was relieved. Sarah’s stubbornness paid off - she had managed to outwit the hurricane. +Once upon a time, there was a wide pig. She lived on a farm with all her pig friends. One day the wide pig was feeling very brave. She decided to explore the farm. As she looked around, the pig started to recognize things. She recognized the different sounds the chickens were making, the horses cavorting in the paddock and the sheep playing in the field. + +The wide pig also recognized the friendly faces of the farmers who were tending to their crops. As she explored even further, the wide pig discovered a big river. The water looked inviting and she decided to take a dip. She paddled around in the cool water for a long time and eventually decided to take a nap in a shady spot on the grassy bank. + +The wide pig enjoyed feeling so safe and content in her special place. She was happy to recognize her home and all her farm friends on her journey of adventure. +Once there was a boy who loved to joke with his friends. He was always smiling and making people laugh. One day he decided to take his bike out and go on an adventure. He pedaled as fast as he could through the tough roads. + +On his way he saw a group of children playing together. He decided to stop and join them. He wanted to make them laugh, so he started to tell jokes. The children laughed and enjoyed his goofy jokes. + +He made a lot of people happy that day. He was a tough cyclist and a great joker. He knew that the best thing to do was to make people smile. Even though he was only a little kid! +Once there was a family that wanted the perfect table. So they went searching until they found just the right one. It was round, with four legs and just the right size for their house. + +The family was so excited when they brought it home. They put it together in the dining room and it stood perfectly. The family was so happy with their new table. + +Every day the family used their table for all sorts of things. They ate breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also used it to play games and do art. This table was always the perfect place for them. + +One day their house was flooded and the table got damaged. The family was very sad, but they were determined to fix it. With a lot of hard work, the family fixed the table and it soon stood perfectly again. + +The family was so happy to have their perfect table back in their house. They played games, ate meals and made art at the table all over again. And it always stood perfectly! +Once upon a time there were two friends: a bunny and a bear. The bunny and bear were very excited to go on an adventure together. So, each day they met up to explore in the woods. + +One day, they wanted to reach the top of the mountain, but the path was too hard for them. Fortunately, they found a pass that made their journey easy. The pass helped them to unite, and they were very happy! + +They loved exploring the mountain together and they became even closer friends. When they reached the top, they cheered with happiness. They had an amazing time, and it was the best adventure ever! +Once there was an ant and he was very curious. He wanted to see the world and do lots of new things. He asked a bee for directions and the bee said, "Go that way and you will have many adventures." + +So the ant followed the bee's advice and he scampered off. He saw a big green tree and lots of colours in the flowers. He saw a big red ball and he wanted to do something with it. + +But then he saw a ladybird, who was also very curious. The ladybird said, "Let's play a game. I'll hide the ball and you can find it!" + +So the ant and the ladybird played a game and the ant had so much fun. He looked everywhere to find the ball and eventually he found it! The ant and the ladybird laughed and laughed and the ant had a great day. +Once upon a time there was a human called Tony. He liked to keep his things nice and tidy. One day Tony was feeling a bit naughty. He knew he shouldn't lie but he told his mom he was at his friend's house. He went to the park instead. + +When he came back his mom asked him where he went. He didn't want to get in trouble so he decided to lie. He told his mom he was at his friend's. He knew she wouldn't accept that answer. She said, " Tony, I can see you were not at your friend's house. You were lying weren't you? + +Tony was so scared but he gathered up his courage and said, "No Mom, I was telling the truth". His mom knew he was lying but he could see that she wasn't too upset. She said, "Tony, it's not nice to lie but I understand why you did it this time. Just make sure you tell the truth from now on." + +Tony nodded his head and said he would. From that day on Tony was always honest with his mom and he kept his space nice and tidy. The end. +Mommy had a cool table. She put some paper on the table and sat down. She started to fold the paper. She folded it and folded it again, over and over. She made the paper into a cool boat and gave it to me. I put the boat on the table and started to play with it. I had so much fun! + +Next, I took the same paper and put it on the table. I asked mommy to help me fold it. She showed me how to fold and I tried to do it myself. I made a cool plane and flew it around the living room. It was so much fun! + +I put the plane back on the table, and then took some other paper. I was so glad mommy taught me how to fold it. I folded and folded again, and made a cool house. I put all my toys inside and pretended to live there. + +I had so much fun with folding all the paper. Mommy and I could fold together and make cool things all day. It was the coolest day ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a bag with her. One day she heard a ringing sound. It was coming from inside her bag! She was so excited. She opened it and found a crazy looking phone. She had never seen anything like it before. + +The phone kept ringing and ringing. She wondered who could be calling her. She picked up the phone and said “Hello.†+ +A voice said “We need your help!†+ +She was so surprised. She asked “what can I do?†+ +The voice said “We need you to help us find our missing pet. He's a crazy looking dog with one eye. Can you help us?†+ +The girl said “I'd be happy to help!†+ +So the girl grabbed her bag and went looking for the crazy looking dog. She searched all day but couldn't find him. Finally, she went back to the phone and said “I'm sorry, I couldn't find your pet.†+ +The voice said “That's ok. Just keep looking and you'll find him.†+ +So the girl kept looking until finally she found the crazy looking dog! She was so happy she had helped. She put the dog in her bag and took him back to his owners. + +The owners were so happy they hugged the girl and thanked her for +Once upon a time, there was an enormous ostrich. It lived in a meadow with lots of other animals. Every day it would run around, playing and exploring. + +One day, the ostrich decided to go find some friends to play with. As it walked along, it came across lots of different animals. It included rabbits, tigers, elephants and more. But none of them wanted to play with the ostrich. + +The other animals laughed at the ostrich and said it was too big, so it appeared too intimidating. They were scared of the ostrich and didn't want to get too close. + +But the ostrich kept looking and eventually it found someone to play with. It found an enormous elephant that also wanted to play. The elephant wasn't scared of the ostrich's size, and they soon became best friends. + +The ostrich and the elephant laughed and had lots of fun together. From then on, they would play together every day. The ostrich was so happy it had found a true friend, and so was the elephant. +Once upon a time, there was a very charming girl named Tina. Tina was three years old and she loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Tina went on a walk around her garden. She was looking for new things to explore and she found a big tree with purple flowers on it. She was so excited! + +Tina touched one of the flowers and it made a happy buzzing sound. She quickly told her mommy about it. + +"Oh, what a nice surprise! Let’s go see if we can find more purple flowers," said her mommy. + +She grabbed her mommy's hand and they started walking around the garden again. Everywhere they looked, they found more beautiful purple flowers. + +Tina was so happy. She wanted to tell everyone about the charming purple flowers she found. She went inside and quickly told her daddy and her brother. They were both so excited that they went outside straight away to see the pretty flowers. + +Tina was so proud of herself for finding the purple flowers. +One day, Daddy and Mummy were trying to close the freezer but it wouldn't fit! It was too BIG. So Daddy decided to split the freezer into two pieces. He used a special tool and SPLIT the freezer apart. He made one part for the kitchen and the other part for the living room, so there was more room. + +After he finished with the freezer, he and Mummy moved the other part to the living room. Even though it was far away, Daddy told Mummy it was a good idea to have the freezer in a different room. That way, Daddy and Mummy could always get out their food whenever they needed it. + +The children were so excited about the new freezer that they wanted to play around it. So Daddy said they could - but only if they were careful. Daddy said that the freezer was cold, so they had to be careful not to touch it. That way, they were not going to get too cold. + +So that was how Daddy and Mummy made their new freezer. It was a great way to have enough space in their home, and it was far away so the children could be safe. +Once upon a time there was a very adventurous queen. She wanted to explore all of the corners of the kingdom and find exciting new adventures. One day she gathered her royal court and announced her mission. The court was worried. How could they keep up with the queen on her adventures? + +The queen came up with a plan. She wrote down some very important rules that everyone had to follow. Everyone had to be safe and behave while they were exploring. They all agreed and the fun began. + +The group went all over the kingdom, discovering new places and learning new things. The queen had so much fun! She laughed and played games with her court. + +The queen's rule was that everyone had to behave and have respectful conduct, which is important for any adventurer. In the end, everyone was happy and the court had a great time. The queen was proud of them all for following the rules and being adventurous! +Bubba and Molly were getting ready to do a very special job. They were going to record a special flag. Molly was very excited, but Bubba was a bit grumpy. + +They grabbed the flag and took it to their recording spot. Then Bubba set up his recording machine and they were ready to go. Molly held the flag while Bubba pushed the record button. They heard a loud "beep" and the machine was recording! + +They waved the flag around and watched it catch the light. They saw the flag's colors change in the sun. At the end of the recording, Bubba pushed the stop button and the recording was done. + +Molly was so happy with the results, but Bubba was still a bit grumpy. He said he was grumpy because he was tired. So Molly gave him a big hug and asked him to smile. In the end, he smiled and they were both happy. +Once there was a little girl who was very lucky. She had lots of friends and lived in a big house. One day, it seemed to the little girl that there was something special in the air. She looked around and saw firework displays in the sky. She asked her mom if she could go and see them. Her mom said yes, so the little girl ran to the garden to see the firework show. + +The little girl was amazed by all the colours and shapes in the sky. There were stars and circles and swirls of different colours. The little girl felt like she was a lucky to get such a special treat. After a few minutes, the show was over and the firework display disappeared from the sky. + +The little girl was so happy, she couldn't stop talking about the firework show for the rest of the day. She felt truly lucky and she knew she would never forget that special night. +Mom was in the kitchen, washing her hands at the faucet. She was humming a song, but then the music stopped. The faucet was complaining - it was broken. Mom was sad. + +She called her brother to help. He came over and looked at the broken faucet. He said he had to buy a new one at the store. He went to the store and came back with a shiny new faucet. + +He put the new one in, and it worked! The water was back. Mom cheered and gave her brother a hug. + +They were so happy that the complaining faucet was fixed. Now they could have all the water they wanted and they could hum while they washed their hands. +There was a big box in Grandma's house. It was filled with fun toys and was labeled "Testing Kit." Little John went over to the box, feeling excited to see what was inside. + +John opened up the box. Inside were lots of tubes and all kinds of different colors. He looked at Grandma and she smiled and said, "Today, we get to test all these colors, John! Come and take a look." + +John took out all the tubes and the instructions. He slowly worked through the instructions, testing each color. As he tested them, he started to understand what dependable means. It means something you can trust and rely on. + +When all the testing was done, John was very happy. He passed the test! Grandma said, "That was a great job. I knew you could do it!" John smiled with pride and looked at all the colors he had tested. He learned a lot and had fun doing it too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She was very excited one day when she saw a big star in the sky. She asked her mom if she could try and catch it. Her mom said no because it was too far away. + +But Sam was not happy. She ran around the garden, looking for something else to excite her. Then she saw a rabbit in the grass. She tried to catch it, but it hopped away very quickly. + +Next she tried to catch a bee buzzing around the flowers, but it buzzed away too fast. She was feeling frustrated because she wanted something special. + +Suddenly she heard a voice behind her. It was a noisy, rude lady. She had a special star for Sam. It was a special toy, with twinkling lights. + +Sam was so excited! She hugged the lady, thanked her and ran to show her mom. From that day on, Sam was never bored. She was always excited to fly around in her special star. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was so happy. He was walking on a farm. He saw a harmless little animal. It had a squirrely nose and soft fur. The boy was so excited. + +He reached out his little hand and tickled the animal's nose. The animal responded with a happy spray. The boy was so surprised. He laughed and laughed. + +The animal was so happy. So the boy and the animal played all day long. They ran through the tall grass and jumped over a big tree. + +The day went by so fast. As the sun set, the boy waved goodbye and promised to visit the animal again. + +The end. +Jonny was a little boy. He was three years old. One day, Jonny found a box of salt. It was hidden behind the fridge. He was very excited. + +He went to show his mom. + +He said: "Mom, look! I found salt!" + +His mom smiled and nodded. She said: "That's very nice, Jonny!" + +Jonny took the salt and showed everyone. He was so proud. + +When he came home, he saw a pink basket. He was very surprised and happy. He opened the basket and found lots of candy inside. + +He looked at his mom and nodded. His mom smiled and nodded back. + +Jonny was so happy and he knew his mom was proud of him. He couldn't stop smiling. He had found the salt and a special pink basket. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Jake. Sam loved to eat avocados and Jake didn't like them at all. Sam thought avocados were delicious and Jake thought they were yucky. + +One day, Sam asked Jake to have an avocado for lunch and Jake said no! Sam was bossy and said Jake had to have one. Jake wouldn't listen and Sam got angry. The two friends started to quarrel. + +Sam said he was going to eat an avocado no matter what, but Jake said he wouldn't eat one. They argued and argued until Sam decided to do something different. + +The next day, Sam suggested they play a game together. They both loved playing games and they soon forgot all about the quarrel. They had lots of fun playing the games until it was time to have lunch. + +Sam opened his lunch box and inside he found two avocado sandwiches! They were delicious and both Sam and Jake ate them up. From then on, they ate avocados together and they never quarreled again. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He liked to ride on his bike. One day he felt like going on an adventure. So he hopped on his bike and started to ride. He rode and he rode, until he saw something black in the distance. He rode closer and saw that it was a black blouse! He thought it was so pretty and he wanted it. So he stopped his bike and carefully picked up the blouse. He put it on and he looked so happy. He hopped back on his bike and started to ride again. He rode for hours, until he finally reached the end of his adventure. He was so proud of the special black blouse he had found. +Once there was a little boat who had a big boat dream. All the big boats sailed around the harbor, while the little boat stayed in the same place. + +The little boat was restless. He wanted to explore, to go on adventures and to travel. One night, the little boat plucked up the courage to sail out of the harbor. + +But as soon as he left the harbor, he got scared. He was all alone! There were no big boats around anymore to make him feel safe. Slowly, he started to head back to the harbor. + +The big boats welcomed him back with smiles. The little boat was happy and content again in the harbor. He knew one day he would leave, but he was much too scared now. The harbor was the safest place for him. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was four years old and loved to dress up in all sorts of costumes. One day she went to the store and saw a dress she really wanted. It was a sparkly dress with tiny stars all over it. + +She asked her mom if she could buy the dress, but her mom said, "Sorry Emma, it's too expensive for us." Emma was sad, but then she had an idea. She wished for the dress to appear in her closet. + +She went to check and there, in her closet, was the dress! So she put it on right away. Unfortunately, it was very smelly. She wrinkled her nose at the smell. + +But then, with a sparkle of magic, the dress was no longer smelly, but it still sparkled just as it had in the store. Emma was so happy. She twirled and danced around in her new dress. She knew that with a wish, anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy monster named Bob. Bob wanted to go on vacation, so he packed his bags and set off for the beach. + +As he was walking down the beach, Bob noticed a crab poking around in the sand. Bob decided to poke the crab carefully with his finger. The crab seemed startled but then quickly scurried away! + +Bob was having so much fun on his vacation that he decided to go exploring around the beach. He saw some colorful fish, a bright orange starfish and some birds flying above him. + +The day went by quickly and Bob was very sad when it came time to go home. But he was very happy that he was able to have a wonderful vacation by the beach! +Maggie was a mighty girl. She wanted to do something very special, so she decided to have a discussion with her friend. She went to find her friend and took her by the hand. They sat down together to talk about the special thing Maggie wanted to do. + +Maggie thought it was a very important discussion. She told her friend that she wanted to put on a show. She said it would be magical and fun. Her friend thought Maggie was being very brave and mighty. The two of them discussed how they could make the show a success. + +Maggie was very excited to start planning. She held her friend's hand tightly, and they smiled at each other. She was very thankful to have such a mighty friend by her side. +It was summertime. Two children were walking. They were looking for animals. Everywhere they looked there were animals. Suddenly, they heard a loud meowing. It was an elderly cat. The children stopped and looked at it. The cat was very old. The children wanted to help it. + +The older brother said, "Let's give the cat some food and a drink." So they gave the cat some fresh water and some yummy food. The cat was so happy. He purred and thanked them with a meow. + +The children smiled and continued their walk, looking for more animals. On the way, they saw an elderly dog. He was so small and thin and looked very hungry. The children knew what to do. They gave the dog some food and water too. + +The dog was so happy. He licked their hands and followed them all the way home. The children knew they had made a difference. +Molly woke up. The sun was shining brightly and it was a lovely day. She heard a horn and could feel the air vibrate from the sound. + +Molly jumped out of bed and ran to her window. Outside a farmer was driving his tractor. He tooted the horn again and smiled when he saw Molly looking. + +Molly ran to put on her best dress, which she thought was very modest. She skipped out of her house and skipped over to the farmer's shed. + +The farmer was just coming out of the shed with a cart of hay on his tractor. Molly said "Good morning!" and the farmer smiled. + +The farmer said, "Would you like a ride in the tractor?" Molly was so excited and jumped up into the tractor seat. + +Off they drove together around the farm, Molly holding on tight. The sun shone brightly as they drove on, and Molly had a lovely morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was curious and wanted to explore and create. One day, he was in his room playing with his toys when he had an idea. Bob decided he wanted to create something special. + +So he thought and thought, until he had an idea. Bob wanted to create wisdom. But, he knew he had to do it in a modern way. He went and collected some paint, paper, and a brush. Then, Bob sat down and got to work. + +He drew shapes, symbols and words on the paper. After a while, Bob had created something special. He had created a big picture of wisdom. Bob was so proud of his work. It was modern, beautiful, and showed him how much knowledge he could have. + +Bob was filled with joy and went to show his mom. She was amazed at his work and admiration for wisdom. Bob had been able to create something special in a modern way. He had made a wonderful discovery! +Once there was a girl named Tilly. Tilly was three years old, and she loved to mix things. +One day, Tilly's mommy gave her a box. Inside the box was a chess set. There were lots of colors and shapes, and Tilly couldn't wait to mix it all up and make something cool. + +She started mixing the pieces together, putting them in different places and seeing how they fit. After a while, she came up with a brand new game that was all her own. She called it unknown chess. + +Tilly played her unknown chess game all day long, and it made her very happy. She even taught her mommy how to play. They played every day and had lots of fun. + +Tilly loved mixing things and coming up with new games. With a little imagination, anything was possible! +Once upon a time there was a very big whale. He was the biggest one in the whole ocean. He was so heavy that he couldn't swim around. He just stayed still in one spot. + +One day a little boy was walking along the beach. He saw the whale and noticed how sad he was. The boy had an idea. He ran to his house, got some paper and a pencil and came back to the beach. + +The boy started writing a message. He wrote, "Please swim away and have fun!" He put the paper on the whale's back. + +At first nothing happened. But then the whale started to move. Slowly at first, but then faster and faster. He swam away to the open ocean. The boy was so happy to know he helped the whale. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Kate. Bill and Kate liked to play together. + +One day, they were having a picnic in the park. Bill and Kate were eating. All of a sudden, Bill pulled out two desserts. They were ice cream and cake. + +Bill said, “We can both have one of these!†He released the desserts to Kate. + +Kate was so excited. She decided to pick up the ice cream first. She scooped some up with her spoon and ate it quickly. + +She said, “This is so yummy! I love it when you release desserts to me!†+ +Bill laughed. He was happy that Kate was enjoying his dessert. + +The friends ate the desserts until they were all gone. Bill and Kate had a really fun day. +Walking through the forest, Daisy stumbled upon a strange plant. It had dark leaves and long stems. She was not sure what it was, so she reached out to touch it. Suddenly she felt a sharp sting on her finger. It was poison! + +In a panic, Daisy looked around for help. All she could see were trees, plants, and animals. She was very scared, so she started running. She ran and ran until she reached a lake. Daisy took a deep breath and decided she should calm down. + +The lake was so peaceful and serene that she felt more relaxed. But then she heard a noise behind her and she noticed a restless frog. It had hopped close to the plant that had the poison on it. Daisy quickly ran over to it and grabbed it with her hands. She made sure it was safe and didn't get close to the poison again. Daisy was so relieved that she had saved the frog and the rest of her adventure in the forest was peaceful. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Sam. He always liked to explore and find new things in the world. + +One day, Sam was peeking in the tall grass and suddenly he noticed something shiny. He discovered it was a bean! He grabbed it and ran back to his mom to show her what he found. + +Mom was so excited and she took the bean and put it in the garden. As the days went by, more and more beans started to appear in the garden. + +Finally, one day, the harmless beans revealed a very special surprise. Bright yellow flowers were starting to come up everywhere! Sam was so happy that he wanted to pick one and give it to his mom. + +And so, with the help of his mom, they were soon picking lots of the yellow flowers and decorating the house. It was a magical sight! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to mail something special to her mommy. She found a tiny, perfect peanut and decorated it with sparkles. She put it in an envelope and mailed it to her mommy. + +When the peanut arrived, Lily's mommy was so happy! She smiled, called Lily and said, "Thank you for the special gift!" Lily was very proud of herself. + +But then something bad happened. Lily's mommy opened the envelope and got very angry. The sparkles had made a big mess inside the envelope. Lily was sad. She didn't want to make her mommy angry. + +But then Lily's mommy got a big smile on her face. She said, "I love your special gift. Even though it made a mess, I'm sure glad you mailed it to me!" + +Lily was happy again. She learned to always give her mommy special gifts and be careful how she mailed them. +Mommy and Sarah were walking in the park. They saw a curious folder on the ground. Sarah wanted to look inside it so she followed Mommy as she reached down and picked it up. + +Mommy opened the folder and they saw that it was full of pictures. Sarah was so curious, she wanted to learn all about them. Mommy explained that the pictures were of a family, and she pointed out that it was a family like theirs. + +They followed each picture, learning a little more about the family with each image. Sarah was so excited and asked a lot of questions. They looked closely at each picture and Sarah's eyes got bigger and bigger with curiosity. + +At the end of their walk, Mommy returned the folder to the ground where they had found it. Sarah hugged Mommy tightly and hugged the curious folder too. She had learned so much. +Once there was a panda in the forest. He was very sleepy and was looking for a place to have his nap. But he was too big to fit into any of the beds in the forest, so he got the idea to measure himself. He found a clear stick and started to measure himself. He measured his head, his feet and his body, until he found that he was just the right size for a bed! He lay down in the bed, and it was as comfortable as he had hoped for. + +He snuggled in tightly, and soon he was off to his sleepy dreams of pandas and joy. As he snored away, the forest creatures watched him with amazement, wondering how this cute but huge panda had measured himself so perfectly. He slept so soundly they didn't even want to wake him up. +John was a little boy who loved to explore. He had a favourite bracelet that he always wore - it was a fancy bracelet, with sparkly colours. + +One day, John went for a walk in the woods. It was a sunny day, but the air was cold. John started to shiver in the woods. He quickly saw a house and decided to go inside for some warmth. + +When John opened the door, he saw a warm fireplace and lots of soft chairs. He wanted to stay inside and warm up, so he sat down next to the fire. He looked around and noticed a box of fancy bracelets. He was surprised and quickly opened the box. Inside were lots of colourful bracelets, just like his favourite one. + +John was so excited to have found so many bracelets. He put on a few and started to feel warm again. He went back home happy, with his new fancy bracelets. +Once upon a time there was a silly bear. He loved to roar loudly! Every day he went out looking for a new sight to see. One day he saw a funny animal. It was a fox! The bear thought it was so funny that he roared even louder than before. But unfortunately, he scared the fox away. + +The bear was sad he scared the fox away. He was so stupid to do that! He decided to go and find something else to look at, although he was a bit scared he'd scare something else away. + +He came to a river and he saw a giant and scary crocodile. He was scared of the crocodile but he wanted to see what it was like. So he slowly walked closer and he peeked out from behind a tree. He saw it was roaring and he was scared. He quickly ran away as fast as he could. + +The silly bear found a fun new sight! He saw a hole in the ground with a yummy looking picnic inside. He was so happy and he started to roar again. He was happy he didn't scare anything away for once! +Once upon a time, there was a mailman who had to deliver mail every day. He was very happy doing his job but one day he was not feeling well. He was hurt and couldn't deliver the mail like he usually did. + +The mailman went to see the doctor to see what was wrong. The doctor told him he had to wait for the mailman to feel better. The doctor told him to wait a few days and then he would be better. + +The mailman was very sad he couldn't mail the letters out that day. He waited and waited and finally he was feeling much better. He couldn't wait to mail out all the letters he had to deliver. + +The mailman went to the post office and sent out all the letters. Everyone was happy to get their letters. The mailman was especially happy to get the letters out. He was happy to do his job and make people happy. + +The mailman told everyone he couldn't deliver their mail for free. He asked them to pay the price for mailing their letters. Everyone paid the price, and the mailman was happy. He had earned enough to cover what he had been hurt by. + +The mailman was happy to help people and get back to work. Everyone was glad the mailman was feeling better, and the mailman was happy to deliver mail again. +Once upon a time there was a big, strong bear who liked to explore. Every day, he would go on a new adventure. On this day, he followed a path deep into the forest. The trees seemed to urge him forwards, so he kept going. + +Soon, he was far away from home and the urge to explore was strong. He had to know what was at the end of the path. He walked and walked until he came to a clearing with an incredible sight. It was a huge, beautiful waterfall. + +The bear was amazed! He had never seen a more incredible sight in his life. The urge to go closer was strong, so he clambered over the rocks until he was standing right underneath the cascade of water. The bear was so happy and shouted with joy. He vowed to explore every day, to see as much of the amazing world as he could! +Once upon a time, there was a yummy mommy. Mommy wanted to send something special for dinner. She looked in the kitchen and saw a big bowl of pasta. Mommy thought it would be yummy to send the pasta for dinner. + +So, mommy took the big bowl of pasta and sent it to the family. Everyone was very excited when the pasta arrived. It smelled so yummy. + +Mommy served the pasta to the family. Everyone enjoyed it so much. They kept saying 'yummy' and eating lots of pasta. + +When dinner was finished, there was no pasta left. Everyone was so happy that Mommy had sent them the yummy pasta. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful fisherman. He sailed far and wide, over the calm sea. Everywhere he went, he loved to explore. But he never forgot the things he missed. + +At home, he had a small boat that he cherished very much. Each morning he would take it out to sea, bobbing up and down with the waves. He always felt so happy and free. + +One day on his journey, he was looking out to sea when a school of dolphins came gliding by. He had never seen anything so graceful in the water before. He wished he could stay with them forever. + +The fisherman kept exploring, but he never forgot the dolphins. He missed them every day. One day, he came across another graceful friend in the water. A happy turtle! + +This time, the fisherman was not alone. Together they explored the depths of the sea. They created special memories that the fisherman always remembered with a happy heart. +One day, there was a very special week. It was a white week and everyone was very excited for it. +Every day, new things happened during the white week. On Monday, people replaced their old shoes with new ones. On Tuesday, they replaced their old toys with new ones. On Wednesday, they replaced their old school books with new ones. + +Thursday was the most special day of the white week. Everyone replaced their old clothes with the most beautiful white clothes. They looked like snowflakes! Everyone was so happy and excited to wear their new clothes. + +On Friday, they replaced their old hats with new white ones. They looked so special and everyone was beaming with joy. + +By the end of the white week, everyone felt like they had been transformed. Everyone was so happy that they decided to make it an annual event! +Once upon a time there was a dragon who was very selfish. The dragon only wanted things for himself, like candy and toys. + +One day a little boy asked the dragon if he could borrow one of his toys. But the dragon said no. He wanted to keep all of his toys for himself. + +The little boy was very sad. He asked the dragon again if he could borrow a toy, but the dragon just said no. + +Suddenly, the little boy had an idea. He said “I will make you a deal. If you let me borrow one of your toys, I will give you my candy.†+ +The dragon liked the idea and agreed. So the little boy borrowed the dragon’s toy and the dragon got a lot of candy! + +The little boy and the dragon were both happy and the dragon learned a lesson - it was better to be generous than selfish! +Once upon a time there was a small duck. He lived in a big pond with lots of other animals. Every day he would splash in the pond and look for food. + +One day, a friendly mailman came to the pond. He had a box of mail in his hand. The duck was curious, so he went over to the mailman. He said, “What’s that?†+ +The mailman smiled and said, “This is mail. It’s letters and packages that people send to each other.†+ +The duck was so excited! He asked the mailman, “Can I open one?†The mailman said yes and gave the duck a small envelope. + +The duck carefully opened it and inside he found a delicious treat - a small cookie. He was so happy that he jumped into the pond and splashed around. He was having a great day! +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes. She had lots of colourful tops, skirts, trousers and dresses. One day, she put on all her clothes. Then she stood in front of a big, shiny door. + +She had never seen the door before. She wanted to open all the locks and see what was inside. But the door was too high and she could not reach the locks. + +Then, along came a big, strong man. He smiled at the young girl and said he could help her. He bent down and opened all the locks. + +The young girl was so excited! She opened the door and saw the most beautiful garden she had ever seen! There were so many colourful flowers and birds in the sky. She skipped around the garden and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the big, strong man closed all the locks. The young girl said goodbye to him and went inside to take off her clothes and go to bed. + +She had a wonderful day and would never forget it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a toy horse that she liked to ride. Every day the little girl and her toy horse went on a ride together. + +One day, the toy horse broke! The little girl was very sad. She didn't know how she was going to take rides any more. + +Then, the little girl had an idea. She took her Daddy's arm and used it like a horse. Daddy would walk and the little girl would pretend to ride on his arm. She was so happy! + +The little girl and her Daddy would go on rides together every day. Soon, the sad little girl was happy again. +One day, a small girl was outside with her dad. She loved the feel of the wind on her face. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was like something running through the sky. It was an unknown tornado! The tornado was running very fast and reaching high up into the sky. Dad grabbed the little girl and put her into a safe place. He said, "We'll be alright till it passes." + +The tornado ran for many minutes, pulling things up in the air. But then it started to slow down. It went away from the small girl and her dad. They were so relieved! + +The girl and dad took a look around. There was a lot of mess from the tornado. Trees were knocked down and there was dirt everywhere. They were so happy to be safe in the unknown storm. They hugged each other tight to show how much they cared for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a unique kitten. The kitten wanted something to wrap up in and keep it safe and warm. + +The kitten looked around and saw lots of things, but none of them were quite what the kitten wanted. + +And then the kitten spotted the perfect thing. It was a cozy blanket with warm colors and cute designs. The kitten jumped up and grabbed the blanket and started to wrap itself up in it. The kitten felt so snug and cozy. + +The kitten twisted and turned, and soon it was completely wrapped up in its blanket. Now the unique kitten felt safe and warm. + +The end! +Mama and Sam were walking in the park. Sam was so excited that he wanted to point at everything. He pointed at the trees, the birds, the squirrels and the lake. + +Mama spotted a spark in the lake and held Sam's hand to show it to him. Sam was confused at first and said, "What's that?". Mama said, "It's a spark, look how pretty it is". Sam's eyes lit up in wonder and he pointed at it with his little finger. + +Mama and Sam stayed by the lake and watched the spark move around. Soon it was time to go. Sam was still confused about what the spark was, but he was happy to have seen it. Mama smiled and squeezed his hand as they walked away. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Alex and he loved going on wild adventures. He had a big red wheel that he could spin very fast and he loved to feel the wind on his face as he went. + +One day Alex decided he was going to have a big adventure. He put his wheel on the ground and started running as fast as he could. He felt so free and wild it made him laugh. + +Soon Alex found himself in a park that he had never seen before. There were trees to climb and flowers to smell. Alex ran from one place to the next, exploring every inch of the park. + +At the very edge of the park was a large meadow. Alex lay down in the grass, feeling the sun on his face. He breathed deeply and felt his whole body relax. Alex closed his eyes and dreamed of his wild adventures. +Once upon a time there was a loyal animal named Bobo. He loved to bring rhythm to the world! Every day he would gather sticks, stones and feathers and he would bring them to a special spot in the forest. + +As he arrived with his bundle of items, he began to turn them into music and rhythm. Creatively he arranged the sticks in to a drum and tapped out a beat. With the stones and feathers, he added in some additional layers of sound. + +As word of Bobo's wonderful rhythms spread, more and more creatures came to hear him. Every day, more and more animals arrived, and every time, Bobo would greet them with loyal friendship. He was always so happy to share his music with the world. + +At the end of each performance, creatures would cheer and clap in support. Bobo had truly brought rhythm to the world! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She lived on a lonely island all by herself. She was sad because no one ever visited her island. + +One day, she had an idea. She decided to work hard and make her island a happy place. She started by planting trees and flowers around the island. + +Next, she made a big sandcastle with lots of stones. She built a happy little house with a big garden and filled it with colorful birds and butterflies. + +Millie worked hard every day, and soon her island was happy again. People from all around the world started to visit her island and they had fun exploring all the things that Millie had made. + +Millie was no longer alone, and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was very busy and he loved to explore the world around him. One day Max wanted to go on an adventure. So, he put on his shoes, buckled his belt and headed out the door. + +Max walked and walked until he reached a big hill. He was scared because it was very steep. He wanted to keep going, but he wasn't sure if he could. Then he remembered something his mum always said. "If you trust yourself, you can do anything", she said. So, Max trusted himself and started to climb the hill. + +Slowly, he made it to the top. He felt brave and proud of himself. Max looked around and could see for miles. He laughed and knew he could do anything he put his mind to. Then, he headed home, feeling grateful for his adventure. He had learned something very important - to trust himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was only three years old. One day, Sue wanted to try making spaghetti for dinner all by herself. + +Sue got some spaghetti from the cupboard and boiled it in a pot. Next, she added some sauce from the jar. Sue was so proud of her dinner! + +Unfortunately, when she went to eat it, it was filthy. She had spilled sauce all over the kitchen. She felt so sad. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw the mess. But instead of getting mad, she gave Sue a hug and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Let's try making spaghetti again tomorrow, and this time we'll make it together!" + +The next day, Sue and her mom made spaghetti together. It was yummy and they both ate a lot of it! + +Sue had learned her lesson and never made spaghetti alone again. She was so proud of herself for trying, even if it didn't turn out the way she wanted at first. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He loved to draw and colour in pictures, so he often asked his mom for new things to draw. One day, his mom gave him something special. It was a box full of different colours of ink. Jack was so excited and he ran to his bedroom to start drawing right away. + +He added the ink to his pencils and paper and he was amazed at how vibrant the colours were. He loved being able to create flexible designs with his new inks. He made long, bold lines and curves and filled in shapes with different and unique colours. + +Jack was so proud of his work. He enjoyed adding ink to all kinds of pictures. He even made his own special ink art on shirts and posters. Everywhere he went, people would admire his artwork and ask him how he did it. Jack would always smile and say 'It's easy, I just add ink!'. +Mum was in the kitchen baking a cake. When she finished she called to the three year old, "Emily, it's time to bathe!" Emily quickly ran to the bathroom. She splashed in the water and it felt so warm and cosy. + +When she was finished bathing she reached for her pen. Emily was so excited. She loved playing with her special pen. She scribbled on the walls and made lots of colourful marks. + +But when Mum came in she was not happy. She said the marks on the walls were disgusting. Emily quickly cleaned the walls and put the pen away. + +Mum smiled, she said "Now that you're clean and the walls are tidy it's time for a yummy cake!" + +Emily cheered and ran back to the kitchen, ready for her delicious treat. +Once upon a time there was a wild stage. On this stage was a big mark. Every day the mark changed and grew bigger and bigger. One day, a 3 year-old child came to the wild stage. He was fascinated by the mark. He wanted to see what it was and why it was there. + +So the child marked the wild stage. He used a crayon he found in his pocket and he drew a big smiley face on the stage. To his surprise, the mark changed shape and looked like a flower. + +The child was so happy! He ran around the wild stage and jumped for joy. The mark had changed and made the wild stage even more special. The child returned to the stage every day to mark it with something different. Each time, the mark changed in a magical way. + +The child's friends came to see the wild stage too. All of them loved the mark and played around it happily. They would all mark the stage in a special way, making it look wild and special. + +And that is how the wild stage became so interesting - because of the child's creative mark! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. + +One day, she decided to go explore her neighbourhood. She already knew her garden and the trees inside very well, so she looked for something new. + +She kept walking and soon she stumbled upon a strange place she had never seen before. It was a big house with lots of windows and she thought it was beautiful! + +Excited, she opened the gate and went inside. She looked around and saw something shiny in the grass. She went over to find a golden waffle! It was fake but it looked so real. + +So the little girl decided to take it home with her to show her mom. She was so happy to have found something exciting on her adventure. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy who loved to pretend. He loved to make up stories and go on adventures. He wanted to do something adventurous one day, so he decided to go explore a trail. + +The boy grabbed his stick and hat, and he set off on his journey. He followed the trail, and every once in a while he'd pretend that he was fighting a dragon. Or that he was riding a unicorn. He used his stick as a sword, and had lots of fun. + +He followed the trail until he came to a tall hill. He pretended he was a brave knight and that the hill was a castle. He was able to reach the top, and from there he could see for miles and miles. He felt proud and adventurous. + +When he was done, he looked down and followed the trail back home. He was glad he went on his pretend adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Paula and she was three years old. She was the youngest in her family, but she loved to be helpful. Every day, she would help to supply things to her brothers and sisters. They had a special pattern when they worked together. + +One day, Paula found something serious in her house. She was so excited and she ran to tell her mom and dad. They listened to her carefully and then they went to have a look. They found some dangerous things that didn't belong in the house. + +They thanked Paula for being so helpful. They told her that she had made a big difference by supplying the right things. With her help, the family had been able to find the dangerous things and fix the problem. + +From then on, Paula knew she could be helpful. She understood the pattern and knew how to help her family when they needed it. Everyone was so proud of Paula and thankful for her serious attitude! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was just three years old. One day she went on an adventure. She found a pillow on the ground, and she recognized it right away. It was a tasty pillow with cotton candy inside! She took a bit and it was delicious. + +Sarah kept exploring. She found a pond filled with frogs. She watched as they jumped around and that made her happy. She wanted to catch one, but they were too fast. + +Sarah kept exploring until she saw a sweet shop. She recognized it from the windows filled with colourful sweets. She smiled when she saw the tasty chocolates. She asked her mom for money so she could buy a treat. + +Sarah went home with a smile on her face, holding a pillow filled with cotton candy and a bag of tasty chocolates. She knew it was a great day of adventures. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who always wore her apron. She was very slow, but she worked hard. Every day, she would walk to the garden and pick vegetables for her dinner. + +She was very lucky, because every day she always found something to eat. She would pick carrots, tomatoes and beans from the garden. + +She used her apron to carry the vegetables back to her house. She was careful not to drop them! + +Once she was back inside, she would slowly prepare a delicious meal. She would stir, chop and mix the vegetables to make something delicious every day. + +At the end of every day, she would sit down and enjoy her meal. She was always thankful for the fresh vegetables she found in the garden. With a smile on her face, she would slowly eat her meal. +Once upon a time there was a generous family who liked to invite lots of friends to their house. But one day no one was visiting, so they wrote a letter to their friends. It invited all the friends to come and play at their house. + +When their friends arrived, they were so happy to see each other. They played lots of games and laughed until their tummies hurt. The generous family had made special treats for their friends. Everyone gobbled up the delicious snacks and gave lots of hugs and kisses to say goodbye. + +The next day the generous family decided to write another letter to invite their friends back to play. With big smiles on their faces, the family knew their friends would come again. +Once upon a time there was a mother who had a little baby. The baby was very small and slow. Every day, the mother would pick the baby up and give him a big shake. She shook him up and down, and the baby laughed and giggled. + +One day, the mother decided that it was time to take the baby outside. She put the baby in a blanket and shook it around her shoulders. Then she started to walk along a road. As she walked, she shook the baby up and down so he would feel safe and comfortable. + +After a while, she came to a park. There were flowers and tall trees, and the sun was shining. The mother put the baby down on the grass and shook up his blanket, and the baby smiled and stretched out his arms and legs. + +The baby stayed in the park all day, playing, giggling and shaking the grass tufts. Every now and then, the mother reached down and gave him a big shake. Then, after a while, it was time to go home and the mother picked the baby up with a slow, gentle shake and took him home to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient planet. On this planet lived a boy called Mike. Mike loved to explore and have adventures. One day he decided to explore the forest. As he was walking through the trees, he looked up and saw a beautiful flower hidden in a tree. He reached his arm up and carefully grabbed the flower. It was so pretty! + +Mike was so tired after his long day of exploring that he decided to rest. He sat down on the grass and closed his eyes. As he rested, he started to imagine he was flying high into the night sky on his own planet. He imagined flying past the stars and planets, watching them sparkle and glow. + +When he woke up, the sun was setting and the sky was full of twinkling stars. Mike was amazed. He had never seen anything so beautiful before! He was so happy and excited, he decided to rest there one more night and watch the sky before heading home. + +As he lay there, looking up at the ancient planet, Mike felt peaceful and content. This was an adventure he would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy frog named Fred. Most of the other animals couldn't stand how nosy he was and thought he was really annoying. + +One day, the other animals had enough and said, "We don't want you around anymore, Fred! Go away!" So Fred quit hopping around, and he left the forest. He never came back. + +From that day forward, the other animals were so happy. They weren't bothered by Fred's nosiness anymore. They could enjoy the peace and quiet and just be happy together. + +And that's the story of how the nosy frog quit and left the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to taste something nice. So he went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. He found a box! Inside, there was a chess. It was little and pretty. + +The little boy was so excited. He touched the chess and smelled it. Then he tasted it. It was sweet and yummy. He took another bite and smiled. He couldn't believe how good it tasted. + +After he finished, the little boy grabbed the box and put it back in the cupboard. He was so happy that he had tasted the chess. + +The End. +It was a sunny day and Annie's parents went outside to clean their garden. While they were busy cleaning, Annie heard a loud noise outside. Annie looked out of the window and she saw a fast ambulance! It was so exciting for Annie! + +Annie quickly ran to the door and shouted, "Mummy and Daddy! Look! An ambulance!" Her mum and dad came over and looked out of the window. They told Annie that the ambulance was going to help someone who is sick and needs to go to the hospital quickly. + +The ambulance drove past so fast that it was out of sight in a few seconds. Annie was so amazed! She and her parents waved goodbye to the ambulance. After that, they went back to cleaning their garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Penny. Penny had a very special teddy bear and she liked to care for him very much. + +One day Penny was playing in the garden with her teddy bear and found a very tiny drain in the ground. It was so small that she could barely see it. She wanted to make sure the drain was safe so she grabbed her teddy bear and started to care for the drain. + +She grabbed some stones from the garden and put them around the small drain. She even grabbed some branches and leaves and put them on the stones so that no little creature would go near the drain. + +Penny finished her work and smiled. She knew the little drain was safe now and she cared for it very much. She hugged her teddy bear and together they went inside and played. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big pine tree. It was an old pine tree but it was very strong. + +One day, a small girl came to the pine tree. She wanted to make a promise to the old pine tree. The promise was that she would take good care of it. + +The little girl was careful. Every day she watered the pine tree, and she tidied the pine needles from around its base. The girl made sure the pine tree got lots of sunshine too. + +Soon, the pine tree began to grow. Its branches became taller, and it had more and more pine needles. The little girl was so happy that she had kept her promise. And the pine tree was happy too. +Once there was a strong bee. He wanted to go on an adventure so he flew away. He flew and flew until he couldn't fly anymore. + +He saw a field of beautiful wildflowers. He started to explore and gather honey from the flowers. He was so happy that he was able to find a lot of sweet honey. + +But then the sun started to go down and the bee knew he had to return home. So he spread his wings and flew away. He flew and flew back to his hive. When he arrived, everyone was so happy to see him back. + +He was so happy that he had had such a great adventure. He learned that being strong was important when you wanted to explore the world. He was glad to be back home with all his bee friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She was very curious and loved to explore her world. One day, Sam was playing in her bedroom when she spotted a mirror that she hadn't seen before. She decided to measure it, so she got out a ruler and started to carefully measure the mirror. + +The mirror was very shiny, and Sam noticed her reflection in it. She saw that she had big blue eyes, soft brown hair and a mild smile. Sam was so happy with what she saw that she started to dance and spin around the room. + +Soon Sam got tired and decided to look into the mirror one last time. She thought it was so nice that she got another idea. She took the mirror outside and held it up to the sky to measure the stars. She wanted to know how far away they were. + +Soon the sky was filled with stars, and Sam was able to measure them all. She was so amazed by the beauty of it all, and she made a promise to herself to look into the mirror every day and observe the stars. From that day on, Sam and her mirror were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to learn about different languages. Everywhere she went she would try and learn new words and how to say 'hello' in different languages. She had lots of fun with it and it made her very happy. + +One day, the little girl was visiting a new country and she did not know what language the people spoke. She said 'hello' in lots of different languages, but nobody seemed to understand her. + +Then, she heard a loud voice say "welcome!" She looked around and saw a little boy who was smiling at her. He repeated the word 'welcome' in different languages and the little girl smiled back. They began talking to each other in their own languages. The boy taught the little girl lots of new words in his language and she taught him some of the words she knew. + +When the little girl said goodbye, the boy said something that sounded very strange to her. She didn't understand it, but it sounded so nice and welcoming that she smiled. She asked the boy what language it was and he said it was a secret language - only him and his friends spoke it. + +The little girl was disappointed that she couldn't learn the secret language, but then the boy said that she could come to his house and learn it. He said it was a very special language and that it was very nice to be able to keep such a special language to themselves. + +The +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Becky. Becky liked to do exercise. She wanted to be strong and healthy. Becky always seemed happy when she was exercising. She loved to run, jump and stretch. + +One day, Becky was running around the garden. She seemed very happy. She was enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air. + +When Becky had finished her exercise, she felt strong and healthy. She felt so happy that she jumped up in the air and shouted, "Yay!" + +Becky loved doing exercise and it made her feel happy. She seemed to have lots of fun when she was doing it. And that's how exercise made Becky so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Sam. Every morning Sam would get up and say 'Time to go to school!'. But this morning it was just different. + +Sam started to weep. His mommy asked him what was wrong. He said 'I lost my ticket and now I can't go'. His mommy was very sad. She said 'Don't cry, we will find it'. + +So off they went to look. Everywhere they looked but they could not find it. Sam was tired now, but they kept looking and searching. + +Suddenly they heard a voice. It was an old man. He called out 'Is this what you are looking for?'. It was Sam's ticket! Sam was so happy. He hugged the old man and said 'Thank you!'. + +They finally had the ticket! Sam was now so excited to go to school. Mommy was very relieved too. They all went to school with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She loved to play and explore. One day, all of her friends went outside to play in the garden, but it was raining so she had to stay indoors. + +Her parent saw her sad face and came up with a plan. She decided to take the little girl to see a magical meadow. The meadow was full of bright and colourful flowers. + +The little girl was so excited and ran around, trying to collect all the flowers. Then suddenly, it started to rain again. But this time the rain was warm and the little girl felt very grateful. + +When she looked up, she noticed lots of brightly coloured butterflies flying up into the sky. The little girl was so excited and she jumped up and down in joy. + +Then her parent saw that it had stopped raining and told her to look around. The little girl noticed that all the flowers had sprung up from the wet ground and her heart was filled with joy! + +The little girl thanked her parent for taking her and said she was so grateful for the wonderful experience. +Once there was a mom and a dad. They said it was time to do bathtime. The little girl had big ears and she listened carefully. She knew what she had to do. + +First she put on her special bathtime dress, then she went to the bathroom. Everything was ready for her bath. Next, she jumped into the tub with a splash, feeling the warm water around her. + +While in the tub she grabbed her rubber duck, the one she always plays with when she takes a bath. She pretended the duck was a fire engine and made special "beep beep" sounds, then pretended the duck was a doctor and gave checkups with her ear. + +The mom and dad watched with a smile. They were so proud of their little girl doing what she had to do. +One day, a harmless horse named Sam was walking along a cliff. Sam looked down at the water below him and saw something he had never seen before. He saw a bright shining shape that was printing its way across the water. It was a magical boat! + +Sam leapt off the cliff and jumped into the boat. Excitedly, he started to print around the water. He printed around the rocks and trees, making sure nothing got in his way. + +But then, he started getting a little too close to the edge of the cliff. He was getting very close to the edge and he was scared, so he stopped printing. Then all of a sudden, the boat drifted away from the edge of the cliff and back into the open water. + +Sam was relieved, and he continued to print around the water. He saw a lot of amazing things and eventually, the day grew late and it was time to go. Sam hopped out of the boat, back onto the cliff, and said goodbye to his magical adventure. +Molly was feeling impatient. She wanted to comb her hair but couldn't find her comb. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, she spotted a beautiful object gleaming in the corner. She ran to take a closer look and saw that it was her lost comb! It seemed to glow in the darkness. + +Molly was so happy and quickly grabbed the comb. She started brushing her hair so it was nice and smooth. As she worked, the comb glowed even brighter. + +Molly smiled. She was so glad she had found her comb. Now she could brush her hair anytime she wanted! +Momma and the little girl looked into the room. There was a lot of junk in there. But the little girl didn't care. She saw something pink and it made her smile. +Momma asked her what she wanted to do with all the junk. The little girl thought and smiled. +"I want to create something," she said. +Momma smiled and said, "Let's get started!" +The little girl grabbed different pieces of junk and put them together. Slowly, she created something. She used a bright pink ball and some other pieces. Soon enough, she had created a big pink car! +The little girl laughed and said, "This is my car now!" +Momma smiled and gave her a hug. She was proud of the little girl for creating something out of all the junk. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. One day she was at the store with her mom. She wanted to buy something special, but her mom said she had to wait. Jill was very impatient and wanted to explore. + +She started to poke and prod different things in the store. Suddenly, a toy caught her eye. Jill reached out to grab it, but her mom said no. Jill was disappointed and kept poking around. + +Suddenly, her mom spotted something. Jill had knocked over a shelf of books! She had been careless and now there was a mess. Jill was scared and worried about what her mom would say. + +But instead of being angry, her mom hugged her tight. She said that it was alright, and that Jill should be more careful next time. Jill was relieved and so happy that her mom still loved her! +Once there was a clumsy girl named Lucy. She was looking for something in her room when she came across an old shelf. As she went to pick it up, it suddenly started to melt! She was so surprised that she dropped it on the ground. + +She quickly ran to the kitchen to get a bowl of ice. She carefully poured it on the shelf and watched as the ice started to melt. The shelf was quickly cooled down, and it was as good as new! + +Lucy smiled. She laughed and thanked the ice for saving her shelf! She was so lucky that the ice was there to help her in her time of need. From then on, she was careful when handling the shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. The boat was very big, and it was ready to sail. Two people, Sam and Josie, stood on the boat. They sailed over the calm sea. + +The sea was very blue, and sometimes they saw dolphins swimming near the boat. Sam and Josie sailed for many days. + +One day, they saw a big, green land. It was full of wheat - yellow and mild. Sam and Josie sailed close to the land. They heard the wheat rustling in the wind. + +When the boat stopped, Sam and Josie had reached their new home. They were very happy. They ate the mild wheat and smiled. + +The wheat tasted delicious, and the mild air filled their lungs. They knew they had made the right decision to sail. Sam and Josie had found a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a famous wood. It was so famous, even people far away knew of it. People would come to see the wood and make things with the wood. + +The wood was so special that even kings and queens would come and take wood for their castles. They would make beds and chairs and tables out of the wood. + +The wood was also used to make toys. Carpenters used the wood to make dolls, blocks and other playthings. + +Everyone loved the famous wood because it made everything so beautiful and strong. The wood was so special that it was even used to make people's homes. It made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a gentle angel. Every day, the angel would march around the sky singing sweet songs. Every night, she would gather the stars, and make beautiful pictures in the sky. The people who watched gazed in wonder. + +One day, the angel found a little girl. She had lost her way and was very scared. The angel gently held her in her wings and carried her back home. The little girl was so happy. She thanked the angel and hugged her tight. + +They became very good friends and often took walks together. The angel would march ahead with the little girl laughing by her side. Together, they would watch the sun rise and set each day. + +The little girl and the angel still march in the sky together - happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was an old dishwasher. It was really old and it made loud noises. The people who lived in the house all wanted a new dishwasher. But Dad said he could fix the old one. + +So Dad worked hard to restore the dishwasher. He opened it up, took out all the parts and cleaned them. He put all the pieces back together and made sure everything worked. + +When he was finished, the dishwasher was just like new. Nobody in the house was more excited than the little boy. He was so happy that Dad fixed the dishwasher. From then one the house was quiet and happy. + +And that's how Dad restored the dishwasher. The little boy was very proud of his Dad and loved him even more. Dad was always there when he needed him, even though he was far away. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jane. She was out walking in the park one day and saw a big shadow. She got scared and began to panic. + +Jane started to run away as fast as she could, but the shadow kept following her. She looked around, but there was no one else to help her. Suddenly, she had an idea. + +Jane ran to the playground and went inside the dark tunnel. The shadow could not follow because it was too scared. Jane spent the whole afternoon playing in the tunnel until it became dark. + +At dusk, Jane walked home. She was very tired from running and playing, and her mom was surprised to see how busy she had been all day. + +When she got home, Jane said goodbye to the big shadow that had followed her. She was happy that she had been brave enough to beat the shadow. From then on, Jane was never scared of shadows again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She woke up one day and remembered she had a special mission. She had to find the right word. + +Everyone told her it was important to find the right word. But it was a tricky task. She felt lost and helpless. + +Every night, her mum would come in and help her try to remember. One night, her mum said something that made her very happy. She said the word was ‘friend’. + +The next day, Lucy went out and found lots of people to be her friends. Even when she felt lost and helpless, she would remember the word ‘friend’ and start talking. + +The people she talked to would remind her that she had the power to find her way, and that she was never truly helpless. +One day, a little girl was playing in the backyard when her mom called her inside. She cautiously entered the house and saw her mom was watching TV. The little girl was fearful and did not want to go any closer. But her mom gently reassured her and showed her a cartoon on the TV. The little girl was enthralled by the bright pictures and funny characters. She soon forgot her fear and laughed and clapped at the silly show. The TV was a magical box that allowed her to enter a world of fun and adventure. She was so happy to be able to share these moments with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a bright table. It was tall and it shone in the sun. + +Imagine a very exciting day. All around the bright table, there were different things to do. There were little cars to push along the ground, and dolls that could be dressed up and played with. + +Suddenly there was a loud noise from outside. Everyone ran to the window to see what it was. It was a big, yellow bus! It had come to pick up all the boys and girls, who waved happily and said goodbye to the bright table. + +The bus drove away, zooming down the street and everyone watched until it was out of sight. + +The day had been exciting, and the bright table was all alone again. Everyone had gone on an adventure and seen so many new things, but soon they would all be back to play around the bright table again. +John was feeling very tired one morning. He had to go to work, but he needed a boost of energy. So he started to make a cup of coffee. He put the water in the pot, and the ground-up beans. But the coffee didn't taste quite right. John got suspicious. He sniffed the coffee, and he realized that the coffee was fake! Someone had tried to trick him and given him the wrong kind of coffee! + +John was so angry! He couldn't believe it. Who had done this to him? Then he decided that he had to find out. He started to ask all his friends and neighbours if they knew anything about the fake coffee. + +After a few hours of searching, John finally found the person who had tricked him. It was his old college friend, Mike! Mike had thought it would be funny to give John fake coffee. But John wasn't laughing! He was so mad that he yelled at Mike, and Mike was very sorry. In the end, John was happy to get a fresh, real cup of coffee and the two friends made up. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to go outside and explore. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a big pile of junk. It looked bad and made her sad. + +Then Mia saw something else. It was a man who was waving at her. He was smiling and she knew he was friendly. So she waved back. + +The man asked Mia if she wanted to take something from the junk. She said yes and picked a toy car that was still in good shape. The man smiled and said thank you. + +Mia was so happy. She took the toy car and said goodbye. As she left, she waved at the man again. He waved back and she ran off to play with her new toy car. +Once there was a dog named Max. He was very lonely because he had no owner. He would often sit on the sidewalk and repeat the same sad howl. One day a nice family saw him and they decided to take him home. Now Max had an owner and he was so happy. He followed the family around the house and repeated his happy bark with joy. He never felt lonely ever again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an orange dress. It was so pretty. The dress was made of orange fabric and was very soft. Everyone thought it was so tasty. + +One day, Bobby saw the orange dress. He thought it was so pretty. He wanted to try it on. Bobby put on the dress and twirled around. He loved how it felt. + +Bobby went to the park with his orange dress on. He had lots of fun. Everyone there told him how nice he looked. They said the dress was so tasty! + +When it was time to go home, Bobby didn't want to take the dress off. But he had to. He folded it up nicely and put it back in his closet. He wears it all the time. And it still tastes so yummy! +One day there was a heavy look in the sky. It was dark and made everyone feel scared. The clouds were so big that they seemed to cover the entire sky. + +Then all of a sudden, the rain started, and it was loud! The rain covered everything in droplets, like tiny bubbles. Soon the ground was all wet and it was difficult to run around without slipping. + +The rain kept coming down and the dark sky kept getting heavier. Then, the sun started to peek out from the clouds! Everyone cheered as the clouds slowly started to cover less of the sky and the sun came out in full. + +The ground was all sparkly and shining brightly. Everyone felt happy and ran and played in the sunshine. The heavy look in the sky was gone and the sun covered everything with warmth and happiness. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had a very special luxury. It was different than the everyday things that most people had. It was something special that he repeated over and over. + +The little boy talked to it when he was happy and when he was sad, he hugged it and slept with it at night. He also called it his friend. + +One day the little boy went to the park with his special luxury and showed it to the other children. They all thought it was so special and different! They wanted to have one too! So the little boy shared it with them. They all played with it together and repeated the same happy games. + +The little boy was proud to have the special luxury. It made him so happy to be able to share it with his friends. The little boy thanked his special luxury for giving him something different, and he promised to take good care of it forever. +Billy loves to dream. He dream about being a superhero, flying, and saving the world. One day, Billy had an easy arm. It was made out of plastic and he liked it. He ran around his backyard, flying with his easy arm. The arm was so light and moved like a real arm. + +He dreamt that he was flying off to the moon, soaring high above the sky. With his easy arm, he moved it up and down, flying towards the stars. He would have gone even further, except it got too dark and he was sleepy. + +The next morning, his easy arm was gone. Billy couldn't find it anywhere. He looked and looked all day, but it was nowhere to be found. + +He wondered if he had dreamt it, until one afternoon his mom gave him a new arm. It was an arm made out of stars, just like the ones from his dream. Billy was so happy, he flew around the backyard until the sun went down. He knew he would be able to continue dreaming with his new arm for many more fun adventures. +Once upon a time there was a black witch who liked to splash in the river. Every day she would go down to swim and splash around in the cool water. She was so happy when she got in the river and she would often laugh and giggle. + +One day, when the witch was splashing around, she saw a group of ducks swimming towards her. She said "hello!", but the ducks just scuttled away. The witch thought this was very funny, so she splashed some extra big splashes at them! + +The ducks quacked and flapped around in surprise, but then they realized the witch was friendly and they came swimming back. The witch was delighted and she splashed even bigger splashes at them. She had so much fun playing with the ducks in the river. + +The witch and the ducks splashed together in the river until the sun went down. Then the witch waved goodbye and the ducks said quack! The witch walked home feeling very happy and merry. +Once there was a little boy. He loved to build towers and could build them very high. One day, the little boy saw a tall tower and he wanted to build it too. He worked very hard to build his own tower, but it was not as tall as the other one. + +The little boy was feeling very sad. Then he had an idea. He decided to try and replace some of the pieces in his tower. He worked and worked until he was successful! His tower was now bigger and taller than before. + +The little boy was very happy with his successful tower. He was so proud of himself! He loved to show the tower to all his friends and family. He knew that he had done a great job. +Once upon a time, there lived a gentle giant. He lived in a far away land and people said that he was the strongest creature ever. He wanted to gain more power, so he decided to go on an adventure. He walked through dark forests and wild rivers, which made him feel brave. + +On his journey, he came across a beautiful lake. He stopped to have a look, and then he saw some stones on the ground. They were big enough for him to hold, so he picked them up. Suddenly, he felt a surge of energy from them and he knew that he had gained something special. + +He carried the stones with him and when he came back home, he realized that he was now the strongest person in the whole world. Everyone cheered and cheered whenever they saw him, and they said he had become even stronger! He was so happy that he gave everyone a gentle smile. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was playing with his toys when he heard a strange noise. He was scared! He wanted to look and see what was making the noise so he crept slowly towards the sound. + +He peeped around the corner and saw a big bowl. The bowl was filled with dough and it was making a funny noise. The little boy quickly realised that the noise was coming from the dough! + +He gathered up his bravery and slowly stepped closer. As he looked down into the bowl it suddenly moved! He was so scared that he stepped back and the dough stopped moving. + +He smiled as he realised that there was nothing to be scared of. He scooped up a handful of dough, but it tasted so bitter that he quickly spat it back out! He realised that the bowl had been filled with dough and a bitter spice. He decided not to touch it again! + +The little boy laughed as he ran away from the dough, glad that nothing had scared him. +Once there was a wild fox. It loved to play in the dusty field. It would run and kick up the dust as it ran around. One day, the fox got so excited that it kicked the dust so hard it went up in the air and high into the sky. All the dust made it start to snow. The fox was so happy that it jumped and kicked even more. The dust sparkled in the sun and the fox was full of joy. It ran around and around, wildly, kicking up more and more dust. Finally dusk fell and the fox had to go back home. The air was a little bit dustier than before but the fox knew the dust would settle soon enough. +One day, there was a tall tower. The tower was big and tall and it stretched high into the sky. + +A little mouse wanted to poke the tower. He scurried up to it and carefully touched it with his paw. He felt something strange and alert - the tower moved! + +The tower began to shake and wobble. The little mouse jumped back in surprise. He realised that he had made the tower move! + +The little mouse was so excited. He had made the tower move with just one tiny poke! He patted himself on the back, proud of what he had done. +Once upon a time, there lived a chubby little girl named Claire. Claire was a bright and cheerful girl who was always celebrating with her friends. + +One day, Claire's mom and dad bought her a special surprise - a big, new wardrobe! Claire was so excited that she felt like celebrating again. + +Claire ran to her wardrobe and opened it up. Her eyes grew wide when she saw all the colorful clothes and accessories inside. She put on a pretty dress and twirled around in it, clapping her hands in glee. + +Claire's friends came over to celebrate with her and together, they played dress-up with all the new clothes. They laughed and squealed as they tried on different outfits and found new ways to mix and match them. + +At the end of the day, when all the clothes were put away and everyone had gone home, Claire curled up in her bed with a big smile on her face. She was still celebrating inside! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a special hat. His hat was orange and it had a big yellow star on the front. The boy loved his hat very much. Everywhere he went, he would take his hat with him. + +One day, the boy went outside and he put on his hat. He liked to wear it on his head and it made him feel very proud. He walked quietly around the garden and he admired all the lovely flowers. + +But when the boy went back inside he noticed that his hat was missing! He asked everyone, but no one had seen it. Then he remembered that he had taken it off when he was in the garden. So he ran outside to look for it but it was not there. + +Then he heard a noise, it was coming from a bush. He looked inside the bush and there was his hat! A little mouse was sitting on it, wearing it on its head. The mouse looked so happy and it was so quiet. + +The boy just stood and watched the little mouse. Then he had an idea. He decided to let the mouse own the hat and keep it as its very own. So the little mouse kept the hat and the boy never saw it again. The mouse felt very proud and happy to own the special hat. +Once upon a time there was a hairy parrot. He was always getting into trouble and making mischief. One day the parrot was up to his usual tricks. He snuck into the fridge and ate all the delicious food. + +The owner of the parrot was not pleased and he decided to punish the parrot. He put the parrot in a corner and told him to stay there until he was ready to forgive him. + +The parrot felt bad and he sat very still in the corner. He was hoping the owner would forgive him quickly. + +When the parrot's owner came back, he saw the parrot looking sorry. He asked the parrot if he had learned his lesson and the parrot nodded sadly and said yes. + +The owner smiled and told the parrot he was forgiven. The parrot was so happy he squawked and flapped about. From then on he was a very well behaved parrot. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous castle. In the castle, there lived a brave knight with a big, shiny sword. One day, the knight wanted to go on an adventure. He decided to go for a long swim in the nearby lake. + +The knight undressed and stepped into the lake. He swam for a long time and the water felt so refreshing. When he was done swimming, he got out of the lake and bathed himself with a towel. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the woods. He quickly put on his armour and grabbed his sword. He ran into the woods to see what was happening. + +The knight found a giant dragon standing in the middle of the clearing and it was destroying everything in its path! The knight quickly raised his sword and the dragon flew away. The knight had saved the forest and he felt very proud! + +The brave knight returned to the castle and bathed himself again. He was glad he had been so brave and saved the forest. He knew that he would always remember this adventure. +Sam liked to drink his milk every morning. He liked to sit on the ancient lawn that was in front of his house. The lawn was so old it had been there for as long as he could remember. + +One day Sam went out to the lawn to drink his milk. He looked around and saw something strange. There was an old tree with a hollow in its trunk. Sam looked inside and saw a bottle of milk! + +He was so excited. He grabbed the bottle and opened it up. It smelled so good! He lifted up the bottle and took a big sip. It was the best milk he had ever had! + +Sam finished the bottle of milk and thanked the ancient tree for giving him such a special drink. He smiled and went back inside to tell his mom about his amazing discovery. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very smart and she loved to explore. + +One day, Jane went for a walk with her mom. They walked past a big castle. Jane stopped and watched the castle. She thought it was so pretty! + +Mom saw Jane looking at the castle and asked what she was doing. Jane told her mom that she wanted to stay and watch the castle. So mom said yes and they stayed for a while. + +Jane watched the castle carefully. She saw how tall the castle was and how strong it looked. She thought it was so amazing! + +When they were done, they said goodbye to the castle and started to walk home. Jane was so happy that she had gotten to watch the castle. She thought it was so smart! +End. +Once upon a time there was a car. It was very old and it was broken. It had been on the side of the road for a long time. + +Then one day the boy came. He wanted to make the car better. He had a hose and some water. He washed the car with the hose and the water. He scrubbed and scrubbed until it was all clean. + +When the car was clean, he asked his dad for help. His dad said, “Yes, let’s see if we can make it work.†So they found some tools and they worked on the car. They fixed the broken parts and they put something called oil in the engine. + +Finally, the old car was ready. The boy said, “Let’s start it up!†He put the key in the car and he turned it. The car started! The boy and his dad were very happy. The car was running again and it was ready for the road. +Once upon a time there was a lake. It was big and fun. But one day a big monster came and wanted to destroy it. Everyone was scared. They had to be brave so they grabbed their sticks and went to fight the monster. + +They waved their sticks around and shouted but the monster was too strong. They couldn't stop it. The monster destroyed the lake and everyone was sad. + +But then a funny thing happened. The monster stopped and started to laugh. It saw that everyone was brave and it was proud of them. So instead of destroying the lake it put it back together again! Everyone was so happy and they had so much fun. + +And from that day onwards the lake stayed and was even more fun than before. Everyone was so happy and grateful for the monster for being kind and understanding. +Once there was a boy named John. He was three years old and he loved to play. One day, he was playing when he accidentally broke one of his mom’s cups. He was very scared and he ran to hide. + +His mom found him and asked him what happened. John told her that he broke her cup. His mom was very mad, but then she took a deep breath and hugged John. She told him it was okay and that she forgave him. + +John felt so happy and he asked his mom if they could make coffee. She said yes and she got two cups - one for him and one for her. The coffee was hot and smelled delicious. + +John and his mom spent the rest of the afternoon drinking their hot coffee and playing together. John learned that day that it feels really nice when people forgive each other. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sukey and Johnny. They were always looking for something to do together. + +One day, they decided to explore their local park. As they looked around, they realized there was lots of junk everywhere. Sukey and Johnny thought it was really unusual. + +Sukey had an idea. She thought they should make something out of the junk they had found. They worked hard to pick up all the pieces and found some big boxes to put them in. + +After spending a lot of time collecting the junk, Sukey and Johnny took it home and got to work. They realized they had enough junk to create the most amazing things. + +The two friends had lots of fun making things out of the junk and soon their room was full of one of a kind creations they had made. + +By the end of the day, Sukey and Johnny were very proud of what they had done and realized that if you work together, you can achieve anything! +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake really liked to play with his hammer. Every day he would join his friends in the playground, and with his hammer, he would build lots of fun things! + +One day when Jake was in the playground with his friends, he was being very polite. One of his friends said to him, “I wish I had a hammer like yours.†+ +“No problem!†said Jake. He handed his hammer over to his friend and said, “Let’s join together and make something even more fun!†+ +They worked together to make a sandcastle. It was the tallest sandcastle anyone had ever seen! Everyone was so impressed by how polite Jake was and how well he worked together with his friends. + +From then on, whenever Jake and his friends went to the playground, they would join together and make incredible things with Jake’s hammer. It was always a fun time! +Bella put on her dress. It was pink, her favourite colour. She looked in the mirror and smiled. + +She went to the park where her friends were waiting. It was time for their lecture. + +Bella's teacher was hairy. She had lots of hair on her head, arms and legs. All of the children laughed when they saw her. + +The lecture was about animals. Bella learnt lots of new things. She was amazed by all the different types of animals. + +At the end of the lecture, the teacher gave them all stickers. Bella was very pleased and showed off her sticker to her friends. + +Then it was time to go home. Bella took off her dress and put on her pyjamas. She was tired from the lecture, but it had been a fun day. +Once there was a little boy who was very excited to go to the park. He was eager to enjoy his day. He wanted to feel the wind on his face. + +When he arrived, he found some balloons by the playground. He grabbed one and watched as it floated above him in the sky - it looked like it wanted to fly away. The unknown adventure it would go on excited him. + +He tied the balloon to his shoe, and then ran and laughed around the playground. He loved the feeling of freedom that came from the balloon flying above him. + +He then went over to the slide and went down again and again. He loved the feeling of sliding down the slippery slide - it felt like flying. + +When it was time to leave, the little boy reluctantly let go of his balloon. He waved goodbye as it flew far away. He had really enjoyed his time with his balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben. Ben was very silly and always made people smile. + +One day, Ben was walking around with a big smile on his face. Everyone he passed stopped to applaud and give him a hug! Everyone was so happy to see Ben's silly face. + +Ben kept walking and soon spotted a frog. The frog and Ben became friends quickly. Ben asked the frog to join him for a game. The frog told Ben he was too foolish and shook his head. + +Ben didn't give up. He clapped his hands and gave the frog a big hug! Everyone watching started to clap and cheer. + +The frog was so happy he jumped for joy and soon joined in the game with Ben. Everyone was so happy to see Ben and the frog's new friendship that they kept applauding and hugging Ben with joy. + +And that's how Ben showed the frog that being foolish can be fun and make people happy. +Once there was a mom and a dad who had a daughter. They loved their daughter very much and wanted to protect her from the world. One day, a menacing stranger approached the family and the mom and dad became very frustrated! The dad stepped forward and bravely stood between the stranger and their daughter to protect her. He yelled loudly and kept the stranger away from his family. Seeing his courage, the stranger ran away. The family was relieved and hugged each other with joy. From that day on, the family stayed close together and the mom and dad vowed to always protect their daughter. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird ready to spread its wings and soar. Its tiny feathers were softer than skin. + +The bird hopped up to the edge of a cliff, spread its wings and soared into the sky. It flew high, higher than it had ever gone before. + +The sky was so blue and the clouds were so distant. The bird swooped around here and there, playing in the air. It felt so free and so happy. + +The wind tickled its feathers. The sun sparkled on its wings. It was so lovely that it closed its eyes and sang a happy song. + +When it opened its eyes again, it was below the clouds. The baby bird had soared so high, it had gone beyond the sky. It spread its wings and made it back to the ground, feeling its freedom like never before. +One day, something bad happened to Baby Jack. He had to go to the hospital. The doctor said he needed an operation. + +Mummy said "Don't worry, everything will be okay". But Baby Jack was still scared. + +At the hospital, the doctor showed Baby Jack special pictures. The doctor said, "Look at this and say 'ahhh'." Baby Jack made a funny face and said, "Ahhhh!" + +The doctor said, "That's all we need to do. It's done!" + +Mummy said, "I'm so happy the operation is over!" Baby Jack smiled. He was happy too. The bad operation was finished and now he was okay! +Once upon a time, there was a little fox who was very bored. He yawned and wondered what he should do. + +Then, he noticed a hole in the ground. It was a modern hole, with bright colors and nice pictures around it. He wondered what was inside. + +The little fox jumped into the hole. He slipped and slid down until he reached the bottom. At the bottom of the hole he found a surprise - a big box full of treats! He yawned with delight and started to eat. + +The little fox was so full and happy, he lay down and fell asleep. He dreamed of more adventures, and more surprises. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. They liked to play together all the time. The two friends had a fun game to play whenever they got together. + +First one of them would pass the ball to the other one. Then the other one would pass the ball back. They would keep passing the ball back and forth until one of them won. When they were close, they would pretend they were competing in a race. + +The friends had a lot of fun playing this game. They would both laugh whenever one of them passed the ball too far. But no matter who won, they loved the game. + +One day, one of the friends won the game. They had a big victory celebration. The winner was very happy and excited about the victory. + +The friends continued to play this funny game for many years. Even when they weren't playing, they still liked to talk about it and remember their victory together. +One morning, John went outside to play. The sun was shining and birds were singing. He was feeling very happy. Suddenly, the sky became very dark. The birds stopped singing and the wind started to blow. A storm was coming! + +John ran inside to his mom and dad. He was scared of the storm. His mom said, "It's ok, John. Storms are a healthy part of nature. We will be safe inside our house." + +John and his parents drank some hot chocolate to stay warm and watched the storm together. The rain was beating against the windows, and the wind was howling. After a while, the storm began to move away. + +John was excited to go back outside and play. The sun was shining and the birds were singing again. Everything seemed healthy and happy after the storm. +Once upon a time there was a lazy dog. His name was Jim. He didn't like to do anything. All he wanted to do was sleep. + +One day, Jim's mom asked him to go outside and take out the trash. Jim was scared. He was too lazy to do it himself. + +But then, Jim had an idea. He decided to ask the neighbor's cat for help. The cat was a very successful animal. Jim knew that the cat could help him. + +Jim said, "Please, can you help me remove the trash?" The cat said, "Yes, of course I will help you". + +So the cat and Jim took out the trash together. Jim was so happy. With the cat's help, he had finally succeeded! +Once there was a large machine. The machine made things but it stopped working. + +A man called Tommy came to repair it. Tommy had many tools and he worked for a long time. + +When Tommy finished his work, he pressed the switch. Then the machine came to life! + +Tommy was so happy. He gave the machine a gentle touch and smiled. + +The machine worked better than ever, and the people in the town were so happy. Tommy was proud of his repair work. +One day a boy and his parents went for a drive in their car. The boy loved it because they were going to the park. He looked out the window and saw lots of different vehicles. Some were big and tall and some were small, like cars and trucks. But there was one vehicle that was noisy. It was a big, red truck. + +The boy wanted to look at the truck but his parents didn't let him. They kept on driving and ignored the truck. The boy was annoyed. He got angry and said he wanted to see it up close. But his parents ignored him and kept on driving. + +The boy was very disappointed. He got out of the car when they arrived at the park. But he kept thinking about that noisy truck. He wanted to see it again and have a closer look. He wished his parents had listened but they were too busy to pay attention. +Once upon a time there was a very wealthy family who lived in a big house. One day they wanted to go on a holiday so they packed up their house and loaded it into their car. + +They drove and drove until they came to a wrecked house in the middle of nowhere. So they stopped their car and unpacked their things. + +They decorated the house and made it look just like their own. Then they went outside and played in the sunshine. They had a great time and that evening they ate soup around a campfire. + +The next day they packed up their things and drove away to their very own house again. They were so happy and glad that they were able to unpack and enjoy their holiday. +Once upon a time there was a gifted cartoon character named Toby. He lived in a magical forest and had wonderful adventures every day. Toby was a very clever character, but he had never talked to another person before. + +One day, while he was out exploring the forest, he heard another voice. He looked around and saw a little girl named Jenny. When Jenny saw Toby she was very excited. + +"Hello! Who are you?" she asked. + +Toby replied, "My name is Toby. What's your name?" + +Jenny smiled and said, "My name is Jenny. It's so nice to meet you!" + +The two of them talked and laughed for hours. Jenny invited Toby to come with her to her home. When they got there, Toby was amazed by all the cartoons Jenny had in her bedroom. + +"Do you like cartoons?" Jenny asked. + +Toby replied, "Yes I do! I'm a cartoon character myself!" + +Jenny was surprised and asked Toby to tell her all about his adventures. Toby was so excited to have a new friend and gladly told her all the amazing things he had done. + +From that day on, Toby and Jenny became best friends and had lots of amazing adventures together. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was very excited because he was starting preschool. He wanted to put on his new uniform, so he put it on right away. It had a picture of a duck on it and Joe thought it was so cool. + +Joe was so excited that he decided to taste his uniform. But it didn't taste very good! He was a bit upset. So he asked his mom if he could take it off and put on something else. + +His mom said yes and she gave Joe some yummy cookies to make him feel better. He tasted one and it was delicious! Soon, he wasn't upset anymore and he was happy to start preschool. +It was a cold winter day. Outside it was raining heavily. But that didn't stop the modern reindeer! They wanted to stay outside and enjoy the rain. They enjoyed how it felt on their fur as they ran around in the puddles. After they were all soaked, they ran back inside, safe and sound. + +Eventually the rain stopped, and it was time to go back out. This time it was sunny and bright, and the modern reindeer were able to run around even faster. They were so excited, they could hardly contain themselves! + +All too soon, the day was over. The modern reindeer all ran back inside to get warm before the rain started again. They were too tired from all their fun to mind the rain. They curled up together and happily settled in for the night. +Once upon a time there was a nice man who was playing a game called golf. He had already hit the ball but it ran off into the bushes. He was looking for the ball but he could not find it. Suddenly a tiny animal came running out and it yelled out a loud noise. The man was scared but the animal was harmless! It had just found the golf ball and it was very proud. The man laughed and he thanked the animal for helping him find his golf ball. They both walked away and had a happy ending. +It was a sunny day, and everyone was happy. Then suddenly the sky grew dark and the rain started to fall. Everyone ran inside. + +Except for one vendor. He stayed outside and opened his big umbrella, because he sold colorful toys. The colors ran together in the rain, but he sold one toy at a time. + +The rain came down for a long time. But when it stopped, the sky was bright again and the vendor was still selling colorful toys. Everyone was happy to buy his colorful toys, and play in the sun until the sky got dark again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very lucky! One day, she found a string on the floor. She wanted to learn what she could do with it. + +So she looped it around her fingers, and it made a neat shape. Then she tied it around her waist and twirled around. She learned that she could make it into loops. + +Then she found some sticks in the garden and tied the string around them. She learned that she could make a bow with it. + +Finally, she tied the string to the walls of her room and hung pictures on it. She learned that she could hang her things up with the string. + +The little girl was so proud of her new skills. She was very lucky to find that string! +Today Steve went to the park. He saw a police car there. The police officer was very friendly and smiled at Steve. But Steve was too scared to smile back. He tried to ignore the police officer and kept playing. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was a loud siren! It was a police car. Steve knew that it was time to go home. He was about to leave when he saw another car. It was a strange car. + +The police officer asked the driver to stop. But the driver ignored the police officer and kept going. The police officer got very angry and chased after the car. Steve thought the driver was very stupid. + +In the end, the police officer caught up with the car and the driver was arrested. Steve was happy that nobody got hurt. He waved bye to the police officer and went back home. +Jack the leopard was feeling bored. He was looking for something to do, but couldn't find anything! That was until he noticed something brilliant in the sky. It was a kite! Jack thought it looked beautiful, and he wanted to fly it. + +He asked his mum if he could take the kite outside and fly it. She thought it was a great idea, so she gave him permission. Jack was overjoyed. He grabbed the kite, then quickly ran outside. + +Jack flew the kite against the blue sky. He loved seeing it flutter and swirl in the wind. It was the most brilliant thing he had ever seen! As he gazed at the kite, Jack felt so happy and free. He finally understood why people flew kites. It just felt so good! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She loved to play at the beach. One day, she was playing with her toys near the beach. Suddenly, her toy broke! Susie started to cry. Her mom tried to cheer her up by telling Susie about the beach. + +At the beach, Susie noticed something strange. The waves made a scary noise! Susie was so scared that she hid behind her mom. But her mom said it was just the sound of the water. She said it was nothing to be scared of. + +Susie was brave and went to look at the beach. It was so big and full of sand. And it was so beautiful! The wind was blowing and the sand felt so soft. + +But after a while, Susie remembered the broken toy. She was sad and scared that she would not be able to play with it anymore. But her mom hugged her and said she would get a new toy so soon. Susie was happy again and played in the sand for a long time. +Once there was a momma and daddy who lived with their little girl. They were so happy and the momma and daddy allowed their daughter to do whatever she wanted. One day, the momma told her daughter that it was time to take a bath in the warm water. + +The momma filled the bathtub with warm water, and added some bubbles to make it special. She put a towel nearby, and the little girl was so excited. She stepped in to the tub and felt the warm, tight water all around her. + +The little girl laughed and smiled as she splashed around. She loved to be in the water and used her hands to make bubbles. The momma watched and smiled as she felt so proud of her daughter. + +When she was finished, the momma helped her out and wrapped her in a towel to dry her off. The momma and daddy allowed their daughter to have the best bath ever. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bunny. It would hop around the garden all day. One day, the bunny found a leaf in the grass. It was big and green. The bunny hopped over to it and realized it was special. So it decided to keep the leaf. + +The bunny hopped with the leaf in its mouth, searching for a good spot to put it. But it couldn't decide where to put it. Then, it had an idea. It hopped over to a tree, and put the leaf on top. Then the bunny hopped back and realized the leaf was safe and snug on the tree. + +The bunny hopped around and found some twigs. It put them together, to make a easy little home for the leaf. The bunny looked at its handiwork, and it smiled. It was proud of its home, and it knew the leaf would be safe in its new home. + +The bunny nodded its head, pleased with its work. It hopped away, happy that it had done something nice and easy for the leaf. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Sarah. Tom loved corn, but Sarah did not. + +Tom said, "Corn is so yummy! I love it!" But Sarah disagreed. She said, "Yuck! Corn is gross." + +Tom thought of an idea. He said, "Let's go find an enormous corn field. Maybe you will like it if it's bigger!" Sarah smiled, and they set off in search of the enormous corn field. + +When they found it, they both gasped. The corn was so tall, it was as big as a mountain! The sight of it was beautiful. + +Tom said, "You see, Sarah! Even enormous corn can be beautiful!" Sarah smiled and nodded. She said, "I think I like corn now!" + +Tom and Sarah were both happy. Even though they disagreed at first, they learned to appreciate each other's point of view. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once, there was a potato. He wanted something to bite. He searched and searched but could not find anything. He was sad and lonely. Then, one day, he saw a giant. The giant smiled at the potato and told him to come closer. The giant picked up the potato and held him gently in his big hands. He took out a knife and cut the potato into tiny pieces. The potato was worried but the giant just smiled. He then grabbed a pan and put the pieces into it. After a few minutes, the giant took the pan out from the fire. The potato was so grateful! He was now happy, because he could bite the yummy pieces of potato. He thanked the giant for helping him and ate happily. The end. +Molly loved exploring. One day, she was poking around in the garden when she spotted something incredible! + +It was red and fluffy, like a cloud of cotton candy. Molly couldn't believe her eyes; it was a gigantic ball of yarn! + +Molly couldn't resist the urge to pinch it. She grabbed the yarn with both hands and squealed with delight. + +Molly dragged the yarn all over the backyard, wrapping it around trees and swings. She made all sorts of incredible shapes with it. + +Then, when the sun went down and it was time for dinner, Molly reluctantly left the yarn behind. She gave it one last pinch and promised she’d come back soon to play again. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl who was walking down a street. She saw a nice vendor and asked him, "Do you have any sweets?" The vendor smiled and replied, "Yes I do." The girl was so happy and thanked the vendor for his nice reply. She chose the sweetest candy and the vendor gave it to her. The girl smiled and waved goodbye as she walked away. The vendor smiled and waved back. It was a nice day and the little girl was so happy with her sweet treat. +Mum was standing in the kitchen. She had something important to explain to her little girl. + +"What is it, Mummy?" the little girl asked. + +Mum smiled and showed the little girl a hook. "This is a hook," she explained. "It’s used to hang things on the wall. See how it has a dry surface?" + +The little girl touched the hook and said, "It feels dry!" + +Mum nodded. "That’s right. It's dry, so it won't move when we hang something on it." + +The little girl smiled. She knew what the hook was for now. "Thank you, Mummy!" she said. "Can I help you hang something on it?" + +Mum smiled. "Yes, of course you can. Let's go and get something to hang." +Sam was very brave. He wanted to go outside and explore the garden all by himself. He wanted to see the sun and the blue sky, and he wanted to see what flowers were growing. + +So, he put on his shoes and ran outside. He saw lots of sun and big, bright flowers. He wanted to get closer to them, so he ran over and touched one of the petals. It was so soft and colorful! + +Sam then saw a butterfly and he ran to try and catch it. But it was too fast and it flew away. So Sam kept running, around the garden and up and down the hills. He laughed and smiled as he explored the whole garden. + +He then stopped and noticed the sun was starting to set. He knew he had to run home before it got dark. So Sam ran back home, feeling very brave that he had explored the garden all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a bad rope. The rope was very old and it was too tight. It could not move. + +One day, a girl came to the rope. The girl saw how tight the rope was and how it could not move. The girl smiled and said, "I can help you!" + +The girl took the rope and began to stretch it. She used all her strength to make the rope longer and softer. She kept stretching it until it was nice and loose. + +The rope was so happy. It could move and dance freely again. The girl smiled and said, "You are not so bad anymore!" The rope was so thankful. It thanked the girl and they both danced and laughed with joy. +Once there was a man who had an ashtray. It was very delicate, so he wanted to keep it safe. He put it on a high shelf and shut the door. He knew it would be safe there. + +One day, he left the door open and a naughty kitten came along. The kitten was curious and jumped up to the shelf. She knocked the ashtray on the floor and it shattered! Pieces of it went everywhere. + +The man became very sad. He had worked hard to make this ashtray and now it was broken. But he decided that he would try to pick up all the pieces and make it look like new. + +He used glue and some string and he kept working until it was as good as new. He was very careful because it was delicate. Finally, it was fixed so he shut the door tight and put the ashtray back on the shelf. He never left the door open again. +Jack was a careless boy. One day, his mom had a very important trip to take and asked him to carry her passport. Jack was excited to help his mom, so he grabbed the passport and ran out of the house. He ran so fast that he didn't notice the wind coming up. Suddenly, the wind blew the passport out of his hands and it flew away! Jack felt so sad and knew that he had been careless. He started crying until he heard his mom yelling his name. He turned around and saw that his mom had caught the passport with one hand, and was running towards him with a big smile. Jack was filled with joy and hugged his mom tightly. His mom said, “Jack, I knew I could count on youâ€. +Mark went to the store and saw a juice that looked good. He couldn't wait to try it! He brought the juice home, opened it and took a sip. But it tasted very bitter. He made a face and said, "Yuck!" + +His mom saw him and said, "What's wrong?" Mark told her about the juice, and she said, "You have to be careful when choosing juice. Some of them can be bitter. Let's try something else next time." + +Mark nodded and put the juice away. He was sad that he didn't like it. His mom said, "Why don't we make a yummy drink with lemon and sugar? It would be much better than that bitter juice!" + +Mark smiled and said, "Yes, please!" So his mom helped him make the drink, and it tasted sweet and delicious. They both enjoyed it very much. From then on, Mark was careful when choosing juice, and always tasted it first! +Molly and her family moved into a modern house. It was much bigger than their old one. They had lots of fun exploring all the new rooms. + +One day, Molly and her dad were going to paint the walls in one of the rooms. Molly wanted to help. Daddy opened the big paint bucket. He said they had to split the paint between the two rollers. + +Molly watched as Daddy filled one roller with paint. Then he filled the other roller. + +When the paint covered both rollers, Daddy gave one to Molly, and the other to her. + +Molly and Daddy then moved around the room painting the walls together. Everyone had an important job. + +When all the walls were painted, the family admired their work. Molly was so proud of the modern house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Penny. Penny was only three years old, but she already had a weird hobby. Every day, she would mention strange things. + +One day, Penny was playing in the park with her friends. All of a sudden, she got an idea. She decided to mention one weird thing right then and there. + +"I know something weird," Penny said. Her friends gasped and got excited. "What is it?" they asked. + +But Penny kept her weird thing to herself. Instead, she just smiled and said, "You'll find out soon enough." + +The next day, Penny's parents took her to the store. They put some groceries in the cart, and at the checkout line, Penny found a penny on the floor. She picked it up and smiled. + +"Look what I found," she mentioned. Her parents laughed and said, "A penny? That's not very weird!" + +But Penny just smiled bigger and said, "Oh, you won't believe it!" + +So, her parents asked her to tell them the weird thing. But Penny just laughed and said, "You'll find out soon enough!" +Once there was a girl who wanted to make music. She wanted to find something that would sound beautiful. One day, she saw a white guitar and decided to gather it. Then she ran home. + +When she got home, she started practicing right away. She plucked the strings and smiled when she heard how nice the guitar sounded. She kept playing until it was time for dinner. After dinner, she went back to playing her guitar. + +Every day, the girl got better and better at playing guitar. Her fingers moved gracefully as they danced across the strings. She was a natural musician! + +The girl kept on playing her guitar and soon, she was playing wonderful music that was beautiful to listen to. Her friends and family gathered round to hear the sweet music coming from the white guitar. + +The girl smiled with pride. She had done it! She had made music all by herself! +Once there was a girl called Amy. She wanted to write a story. + +So she went to get some paper and a pencil. She put them on the table. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. She looked around and saw a bookcase. It was very tight. + +Amy climbed onto the bookcase and grabbed her pencil and paper. She began to write her story. + +She wrote and wrote until she couldn't write anymore. She was so proud of her story. + +Amy climbed down from the bookcase and hugged it tightly. She was so grateful for the bookcase. It had helped her write her story. +Little Johnny and his mommy were in their house one day when a big, scary hurricane came. It made lots of noise and the wind was really strong. Sometimes the windows rattled and the thunder was really loud. Johnny was very troubled. + +Then something bad happened. The wind broke one of the windows in their house. Little Johnny was very scared. Mommy knew how to fix it though. She put a big board across the window to keep it from breaking anymore. + +Little Johnny and Mommy were both very tired from all the work but they were thankful that the window was safe and fixed. They also thanked God for protecting them from the storm. Even though the hurricane caused some troubles, everything was alright in the end. +John and Sophie were very excited. They were going to the park to play. John wore his helmet so he wouldn't get hurt. He was always clumsy. + +They ran to the park. The sun was shining and the birds chirped. Suddenly, they heard a noise. They peered around the corner. It was a bunny! + +Sophie was so excited she ran over to peek at the bunny. The bunny hopped away but soon came back. John and Sophie laughed and peeked at the bunny again. The bunny didn't seem scared of them. + +The kids spent the rest of the day playing in the park. It was the most wonderful day. John and Sophie looked at the bunny from time to time. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and the bunny wished them a safe journey home. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who wanted to perform a special show for his daughter. He began to practice a few days before. + +His daughter was very quiet while he practiced. She watched him intently and enjoyed the show. When Daddy was done practicing, his daughter was very excited. + +They got ready for the show. Daddy checked to make sure it was all safe. Then he began to perform for his daughter. She was so excited watching every move that Daddy made. + +When the show was finished, all of their family clapped loudly, and cheered for Daddy. The daughter was so proud of her daddy! She knew that he had worked hard to make it the best show ever. + +The show was so fun, and everyone was happy that it was all safe and quiet. +Once upon a time, there were two mice that loved to play in the sun. Their favourite game was hide and seek, and the two mice ran around all day, laughing and giggling. + +One day, the mice found something shiny. It was a needle! They didn't know it was a needle, but it looked so pretty in the sun. They began to play with it, and one of the mice pinched their finger on the needle. It was very sharp, and it hurt to get pinched! + +The mice decided never to touch the needle again, but one of them still wanted it. He said, “I bet a rich mouse must have left this here!†+ +The other mouse thought that was a good idea. So they went out and looked for a rich mouse, and sure enough, they found one. + +The rich mouse had lots of food and money, and he was very generous. He gave the two mice the needle, and they were very happy. + +They kept the needle safe and never pinched themselves again. After that, they were the happiest two mice in town! +John was feeling very sad. He had been struggling all day, trying his hardest to do his chores. He had spilled his cocoa on the carpet and now he was worried that Mama would be mad. + +John was still trying not to cry, when a warm hand gently touched his shoulder. Looking up, he saw Mama's kind eyes. She had a very compassionate look on her face and she smiled at him. + +Mama wiped away John's tears and hugged him tightly. She said, "It's okay, sweetheart. Accidents happen". + +Mama took John's hand and started to clean the carpet together. She said, "It's important to struggle, because every time you try you get a little bit better at it. Now, shall we have some cocoa to celebrate?" + +John smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes please!" + +John learned a valuable lesson that day. With a little bit of compassion, anything can be solved. +Once there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to bathe in the pond. Every day, Spot would go to the pond and play in the water. One day, Spot met a new friend, a deaf frog named Fred. Fred could not hear, but he could see and play very well. Spot and Fred became best friends and played together every day. + +One day, Spot heard some news. The news said that there would be a big storm coming. Spot tried to tell Fred, but Fred could not hear him. Spot thought of a way to show Fred the news. He splashed water in the air to show the rain that would come. Fred saw the water and understood that a storm was coming. + +The next day, the big storm came. The rain fell hard and the wind blew strong. Spot and Fred went to the pond to bathe, but the water was too wild. Spot tried to tell Fred it was not safe, but Fred could not hear him. Fred jumped into the wild water and was swept away. Spot was very sad. He wished he could have saved his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty guitar. It lived in a little house with a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with the pretty guitar every day. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "What do you do with the pretty guitar, Tim?" Tim said, "I play it and make happy songs!" Sue wanted to play with the pretty guitar too, so Tim let her try. + +Sue did not know how to play the pretty guitar. She played it too hard and it broke. Tim was very sad. The pretty guitar could not make happy songs anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play, but he always got into trouble. One day, he saw a big tree with a small cat named Fluffy on it. + +Spot wanted to help Fluffy. He thought, "I can shake the tree, and Fluffy will come down." So, Spot ran to the tree and shook it with all his might. Fluffy was scared, but she jumped down from the tree. + +"Thank you, Spot!" Fluffy said. "You saved me from the tree!" Spot felt happy that he could help his friend. From that day on, Spot and Fluffy played together every day, and they had lots of fun. And even though Spot was still clumsy, he always tried his best to stay out of trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to take baths in her bathtub. Every night, she would fill the tub with warm water and play with her rubber duck. + +One day, while Lucy was in the bathtub, she heard a little voice speak to her. It was her rubber duck! The rubber duck said, "Hello, Lucy! I am a magic duck. I can make your bath time even more fun!" + +Lucy was so happy! She asked the rubber duck to make her bath time yummy. The magic duck made the water smell like yummy cookies. Lucy loved it! Now, every night, Lucy and her magic rubber duck would have yummy, fun baths together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals, but Tim's favorite was the kangaroo. The kangaroo was unusual because it could jump very high and far. Tim laughed and clapped his hands as he watched the kangaroo play. + +Tim's mom said, "Look, the kangaroo is joking with the other animals!" The kangaroo would jump up and down, making the other animals laugh too. All the animals were having fun together. + +Tim wanted to joke with the kangaroo too. He said, "Hello, Kangaroo! Can I joke with you?" The kangaroo looked at Tim and nodded its head. Tim jumped up and down, just like the kangaroo. They both laughed and played together, making it a very happy day at the zoo. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a pretty dress in her room. The dress was hanging on a hook. It had many colors and stitches. She wanted to wear it to play outside. + +Lily put on the dress and went to the garden. The garden was big and empty. She saw her friend, Tom, who was playing with a ball. Lily called out, "Tom, look at my pretty dress! It has many stitches!" + +Tom looked at Lily's dress and smiled. "Wow! It is very pretty! Can you hang it up when you are done playing?" Lily nodded and they played together in the empty garden all day. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish who lived in the sea. The fish liked to play in the warm water near the shore. One day, the fish went too close to the shore and got caught in the tide. + +The fish tried to swim back to the sea, but the tide was too strong. A big bird saw the fish and wanted to eat it. The fish was very scared and asked the bird to forgive him for being so close to the shore. + +But the big bird did not forgive the fish. It picked up the fish in its beak and flew away. The fish was very sad and scared as it was taken far away from its warm sea home. + +The fish wished it had stayed in the sea and not gone too close to the shore. The fish learned that it was important to be careful and listen to its friends who warned it about the tide. But it was too late for the fish, and it never saw its warm sea home again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty poppy named Polly. Polly lived in a big garden with other pretty flowers. She was very happy. + +One day, Polly wanted to write her name in the dirt. But she did not know how to write. She asked her friend, the big tree, to help her. The big tree said, "I am sorry, Polly. I cannot write." + +Polly was sad. She asked the little bee to help her. The little bee said, "I can help you, Polly!" The little bee took some dirt and wrote Polly's name. Polly was so happy. She danced and played with her friends, the pretty flowers, in the big garden. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They loved to go to the park. One sunny day, they went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a big slide. The man and his wife took turns going down the slide. They laughed and had so much fun. They also played on the swings and the see-saw. + +After playing, they sat down on the available bench to rest. They smiled at each other, happy to spend time together at the park. The man and his wife went home, looking forward to their next park adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship. The ship had a big anchor. The anchor was very heavy. One day, the ship went to the sea to play with the fish. + +The ship wanted to stop and rest. So, the ship used the anchor to hang at the bottom of the sea. But, the anchor was broken. The ship could not stop and rest. + +A kind fish saw the broken anchor. The kind fish helped the ship to fix the anchor. The ship was very happy. The ship and the kind fish played together all day. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach. He liked to observe the waves and play in the sand. He also liked to find hidden things, like shells and rocks. + +While Tim was playing, he saw a big crab. The crab was hiding in a hidden spot near the water. Tim wanted to look at the crab, but the crab was scared. The crab did not want Tim to come near him. + +Tim tried to be nice to the crab. He gave the crab some food and talked to him. Soon, the crab was not scared anymore. Tim and the crab became friends. They played together on the beach and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited because he found a magic rope in his toy box. He wanted to play with the rope all day long. + +Tim took the magic rope outside to play. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He threw the rope up and it tied itself to a branch. Tim climbed the rope and sat on the branch. He was so happy. + +Then, something funny happened. The rope started to shrink! Tim held on tight as the rope got smaller and smaller. Finally, the rope was so small that Tim was on the ground again. He laughed and played with his magic rope all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink. Lily had a big box of makeup that was pink too. She liked to play with the makeup and put it on her face. + +One day, Lily saw her friend Kim. Kim had a new toy that Lily wanted. Lily asked Kim if she could play with the toy, but Kim said no. Lily was sad and angry. She yelled at Kim and took the toy away. + +Kim was sad and cried. Lily felt bad for yelling and taking the toy. She said sorry to Kim and gave the toy back. Then, Lily had an idea. She showed Kim her pink makeup and they played together. They both had fun and became good friends again. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to share and be kind than to yell and take things from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a pretty violin. She loved to play her violin every day. One day, she saw that her violin was not shiny. Mia wanted to make it shiny again. She decided to polish her violin. + +Mia took a soft cloth and began to polish her violin. She rubbed it gently to make it shiny. But Mia was impatient. She wanted her violin to be shiny right away. So, she polished it faster and faster. + +Finally, Mia's violin was shiny again. She was very happy. Mia played her violin for her friends and family. They all clapped and cheered. Mia learned that if she took care of her violin, it would make beautiful music for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a barber. The barber was very good at cutting hair. He had a little shop where people came to get their hair cut. + +One day, a small boy came into the barber's shop. He sat down in the big chair and said, "I want a haircut, please." The barber smiled and started to cut the boy's hair. + +While the barber was cutting the boy's hair, a ball from outside came in through the open door. It hit the barber's hand and made him strike the boy's ear with the scissors. The boy said, "Ouch!" The barber said, "I'm sorry!" and he gave the boy a lollipop. The boy was happy and they both laughed. +One day, a cool jellyfish named Bob was swimming in the sea. He saw a big pile of rocks and shells. Bob thought it would be fun to sort them. He started to move the rocks and shells into groups. + +A little fish named Tim saw Bob and swam over. "What are you doing?" Tim asked. "I am sorting rocks and shells," said Bob. "Can I help you?" Tim asked. "Yes, please!" Bob said with a big smile. + +Together, Bob and Tim sorted the rocks and shells into neat groups. They had lots of fun and became good friends. From that day on, they played together in the sea and sorted many more things. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a sweet pigeon named Pete. Pete loved to fly and play with his friends all day. But when the sun went down, Pete knew it was time to sleep. + +One night, while Pete was getting ready to sleep, he heard a little voice. It was his friend, the squirrel. The squirrel said, "Pete, can I sleep with you tonight? I am scared of the dark." Pete smiled and said, "Of course, come in!" + +They both slept together in the cozy nest, safe and warm. The sweet pigeon and the squirrel were very happy. And from that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run. Every day, he put on his shoes and went outside to play. + +One sunny day, Tim found a path in the woods. He ran down the path, feeling happy. He saw a big, heavy rock and stopped to look at it. He tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy for him. + +Just then, a friendly squirrel came up to Tim. The squirrel said, "Hi! Can I help you?" Tim said, "Yes, please. I want to move this heavy rock." The squirrel called his friends, and together they pushed the rock off the path. Tim thanked the squirrel and his friends, and they all ran down the path, laughing and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hop. Hop loved to hop all day long. One day, he saw a big guard dog. The dog was there to keep the animals safe. + +Hop felt anxious when he saw the guard dog. He wanted to be friends with the dog, but he was scared. So, Hop took a deep breath and hopped closer to the dog. + +As Hop got closer, the guard dog wagged its tail. The dog was happy to see Hop. They became friends and played together. Hop was not anxious anymore. They hopped and ran together, having fun all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful umbrella. It was red and blue. The umbrella loved to joke and make friends laugh. It lived in a big house with a little girl named Mia. + +One day, it was raining outside. Mia took the beautiful umbrella with her to play. Mia and the umbrella jumped in puddles and had fun. The umbrella told a joke, and Mia laughed a lot. + +When the rain stopped, the sun came out. Mia and the beautiful umbrella went back home. They were happy and tired from playing. Mia put the umbrella away, and they both took a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, deep barrel in a small room. The barrel was full of toys for little kids. Every day, the kids would play with the toys and have lots of fun. + +One day, a little girl named Sue did not know which toy to pick from the barrel. She put her hand deep into the barrel and felt around. Sue pulled out a small, soft bear. She was so happy and played with the bear all day. + +Now, all the kids know about the deep barrel with the fun toys. They take turns picking toys and sharing them with each other. They all play together and have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bunny named Bob. Bob lived in a soft, warm hole in the ground. He loved to hop and play with his friends. + +One sunny day, Bob and his friend, the bird, were playing a game. "Let's see who has more speed!" said the bird. They raced to the big tree and back. The bird was very fast, but Bob was faster. Bob won the race, and they both laughed. + +Later, Bob felt tired from the race. He went back to his hole and found a big green leaf. He decided to fold the leaf and make a soft bed. Bob lay down on the leaf bed and closed his eyes. Soon, he was fast asleep, dreaming about his fun day with the bird. +One sunny day, a little girl named Amy woke up very early. She was very excited because there was going to be a brilliant parade in her town. She put on her favorite dress and ran to her mom. "Mom, can we go to the parade now?" Amy asked. + +Mom was still tired, but she smiled and said, "Yes, Amy. Let's go." They walked to the town square, where the parade would start. Amy saw her friends and waved to them. Everyone was happy and couldn't wait for the parade. But the sky started to get dark, and the wind blew harder. + +The parade started, and Amy was so happy to see the big balloons and hear the loud music. But then, the rain started to fall. Everyone ran to find a place to hide from the rain. Amy and her mom found a tree to stand under, but they still got wet. The parade had to stop because of the rain, and Amy was very sad. + +Amy and her mom walked back home, all wet and cold. Mom said, "Amy, sometimes things don't go as we want them to, but we can still try to have fun and be happy." Amy nodded and thought about the fun she had before the rain came. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don't go as planned, but we should still try to make the best of it and be happy with what we have. +Once upon a time, there was a nice bird named Bob. Bob lived in a cage in a big house. The cage was small, but Bob was happy. He liked to sing and play with his toys. + +One day, a girl named Sue came to visit. Sue saw Bob in his cage and said, "Hi, Bob! You have a nice cage. But I think you need more room to spread your wings and fly." Bob chirped happily, agreeing with Sue. + +So, Sue opened the cage door and let Bob out. Bob spread his wings and flew around the room. He was so happy to be free. Sue clapped and laughed as she watched Bob fly. From that day on, Bob and Sue became best friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a cat named Tom and a dog named Max were in a room. The sun was mild, and it came through the curtain. Tom and Max wanted to play with a ball. But there was only one ball in the room. Tom said, "I want to play with the ball!" Max said, "No, I want to play with the ball!" + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's turn around and count to three. Then we both run to the ball. The one who gets it first can play with it." Max agreed. They both turned around and started counting. "One, two, three!" They both ran as fast as they could to the ball. + +Tom was faster and got to the ball first. Max was sad, but then Tom said, "We can take turns playing with the ball." Max was happy, and they played together all day. The sun went down, and the room got dark. Tom and Max were tired and happy. They learned that it was more fun to play together and share the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel in a small town. The hotel was very pretty and wealthy people liked to stay there. One day, a kind man named Mr. Brown came to the hotel. He wanted to stay for a few days. The people in the town were excited because they knew Mr. Brown was very nice. + +In the hotel, there was a big bell. When someone wanted help, they would pull the bell. Mr. Brown saw the bell and thought it was fun. He decided to pull it and see what happens. The hotel workers heard the bell and came running to help Mr. Brown. + +Mr. Brown asked the workers for a special favor. He wanted to throw a big party for all the people in the town. The workers were happy to help Mr. Brown. They worked hard to make the party perfect. When the day of the party came, everyone had lots of fun. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced. The people in the town were very thankful for Mr. Brown and his kind heart. +One day, a little frog named Tim wanted to play. He was very good at spring. He could jump high and far. Tim had a friend named Sam. Sam was a calm turtle. He liked to wait and think before he did anything. + +Tim went to Sam's home and said, "Sam, let's play! I want to spring and you can wait for me." Sam smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. I will wait and watch you spring." + +They went to a big tree. Tim started to spring from one branch to another. Sam sat down and waited. He watched Tim jump and felt happy. They played all day and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, Tim said, "Thank you, Sam, for waiting and watching me spring. I had fun today." Sam smiled and said, "I had fun too, Tim. We can play again tomorrow." + +And so, Tim and Sam played together every day. They loved to spring and wait. They were the best of friends. +One day, a curious little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big pit in the ground. Max thought, "What is in there?" He went closer to look. + +Max saw a big bone in the pit. He said, "Wow! A bone! I want to chew it!" He jumped in and picked up the bone with his mouth. Max was very happy. + +Max's friend, a little bird named Sam, saw him in the pit. Sam asked, "Max, what are you doing?" Max said, "I found a bone to chew!" Sam and Max played together, having lots of fun with the bone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was feeling miserable one day. He did not want to play with his toys or talk to his friends. He just sat on his bed, feeling very sad. + +Then, Tim heard some music coming from outside. He looked out the window and saw a man playing a guitar. The music was so nice that Tim wanted to catch it and keep it with him. So, he ran outside to find the man. + +Tim found the man and asked if he could catch the music. The man smiled and said, "You don't need to catch the music. Just listen, and it will make you feel better." Tim listened to the music and started to feel happy again. From that day on, whenever Tim felt miserable, he would listen to the music and feel better. +One day, a gentle cat named Kitty went on a tour. She walked around the big park. She saw many fun things like a big tree, a bird, and a ball. + +Kitty saw a nice spot to sit. She sat under the big tree. She looked at the bird and the ball. The bird sang a pretty song. Kitty liked the song. + +Then, a boy came to play with the ball. He saw Kitty and said "Hi". Kitty said "Meow". The boy and Kitty played with the ball. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted fish named Fin. Fin loved to dive deep in the water. One day, Fin met a new friend named Bubbles. Bubbles was a crab who lived in a network of rocks. + +Fin said, "Hi Bubbles! Let's play!" Bubbles said, "Yes! Let's dive and find fun things in the rocks!" So, Fin and Bubbles played and dived all day long. They found many fun things in the network of rocks. + +At the end of the day, Fin and Bubbles were very happy. They had found a lot of new things to play with. They knew they would always be friends and have fun together in the network of rocks. +One day, a girl named Sue went for a walk. She liked to see new things. Sue walked and walked until she saw something big. It was a turkey! The turkey was brown and had many feathers. + +Sue said "hello" to the turkey. The turkey said "gobble gobble". They became friends. Sue and the turkey played all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. + +When it was time to go home, Sue was hungry. She thought of a delicious meal. Sue said "bye" to the turkey. She went home and told her mom about her new friend. Sue was happy she met the turkey. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little duck named Ducky. Ducky had a big red button on his chest. He loved to swim and bathe in the pond near his home. + +One day, Ducky met a new friend. It was a small frog named Froggy. Froggy was scared to go into the water. "I'm scared," said Froggy. "I don't know how to swim." + +Ducky wanted to help Froggy. "Don't worry, Froggy," said Ducky. "I will teach you how to swim. Just be brave like me." So, Ducky and Froggy went into the water together. They swam and bathed in the pond. Froggy was brave and learned how to swim. + +After that day, Ducky and Froggy were best friends. They played and swam in the pond every day. And they were both very brave, thanks to the big red button on Ducky's chest. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to swim. He saw a big pool in the backyard. Fin was very excited. He jumped into the pool and started to swim. He swam fast and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Fin heard a voice. It was a little girl named Lily. "Hey, what are you doing in my pool?" she asked. Fin felt guilty because he did not ask before swimming. "I'm sorry, I just wanted to swim," he said. + +Lily thought for a moment. "Okay, you can swim, but you have to be my friend," she said. Fin agreed, and they both played in the pool together. They had a great time, and the conflict was resolved. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben had a special job. He had to complete a puzzle with silver pieces. Ben was confused. He did not know where to put the pieces. Ben felt sad. + +One day, a little bird named Bella flew by. "Why are you sad, Ben?" asked Bella. Ben showed her the silver puzzle. "I am confused. I don't know how to complete it," said Ben. + +Bella wanted to help. She looked at the puzzle. Then she looked at the pieces. "Let's try together," said Bella. They worked together to put the pieces in the right place. At last, they completed the puzzle. Ben was happy. They had done it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved the color orange. She had an orange dress, orange shoes, and even an orange pot. Sue's orange pot was her favorite thing. She would carry it everywhere she went. + +One sunny day, Sue and her friends went to the park to play. Sue brought her orange pot with her. She put it down under a big tree. Sue and her friends played tag and hide-and-seek. They had lots of fun. But then, Sue saw a big, black bird in the tree above her orange pot. The bird was looking at the pot. Sue was scared that the bird would take her pot away. + +Sue pointed at the bird and shouted, "Go away, bird! That's my orange pot!" Her friends looked up and saw the bird, too. They all pointed at the bird and yelled, "Go away!" The bird got scared and flew away. Sue and her friends were happy that the bird was gone. + +Sue picked up her orange pot and hugged it tight. She was so glad that her pot was safe. From that day on, Sue always kept her orange pot close to her. She knew that if she and her friends worked together, they could keep her pot safe from any bird. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Max. Max was a harmless mule who lived on a farm. He had many friends like cows, pigs, and chickens. Max liked to help his friends and make them happy. + +One day, Max saw a sad bird named Betty. Betty could not fly because her wing was hurt. Max wanted to help Betty. He did not know how to help her, so he decided to pray. Max prayed with all his heart for Betty to feel better. + +The next day, Max found a nice stick. He gave the stick to Betty, and she used it to lean on. Soon, Betty felt better and could fly again. Max and Betty were very happy. The moral of the story is that praying and helping others can make good things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a big shop. In this shop, there were many clothes to wear. One day, a boy named Tim and his mom went to the shop. They wanted to buy new clothes for Tim. + +In the shop, Tim saw a man. The man was generous. He was giving away free hats. Tim went to the man and said, "Can I have a hat, please?" The man smiled and said, "Of course! You can pick any hat you like." + +Tim picked a red hat and said, "Thank you!" His mom bought him a shirt and pants. They went home happy. Tim wore his new clothes and hat. He loved his new hat and clothes very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to dream. Every night, she would go to sleep and dream of yummy things. Her favorite dream was about a big, red strawberry. + +One sunny day, Lucy went for a walk in the woods. She saw a big, red strawberry on the ground. It looked just like the one in her dreams. Lucy was so happy! She picked up the strawberry and held it in her hands. It was so yummy. + +But then, a big, angry bear came out from behind the trees. The bear saw Lucy's yummy strawberry and wanted it too. Lucy was scared and didn't want to give her strawberry to the bear. The bear got mad and took the strawberry from Lucy. Lucy was sad and cried as she watched the bear eat her dream strawberry. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. Lucy had a pale pink camera that she loved to use. She liked to take pictures of everything she saw. In the park, Lucy saw a big tree and took a picture of it. + +While Lucy was playing, she saw a boy named Tim who was sad. Tim had lost his toy car and could not find it. Lucy wanted to help Tim feel better. She gave him a big hug to make him happy. + +Lucy had an idea. She showed Tim the pictures she took with her camera. They looked at the pictures together and saw the toy car under the big tree. Tim and Lucy went to the tree and found the toy car. Tim was so happy that he hugged Lucy. They became good friends and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with lots of hay. The hay was soft and golden. The farm had a big brown cow named Daisy. Daisy loved to eat the yummy hay. She ate the hay every day. The more she ate, the bigger she grew. + +One day, the farmer saw Daisy and said, "Wow, Daisy has increased in size!" Daisy was very happy because she loved being big and strong. She knew it was because of the yummy hay she ate every day. + +Daisy shared her yummy hay with her friends on the farm. They all ate the hay and increased in size too. They became big and strong just like Daisy. The farmer was very happy to have such big and strong animals on his farm. They all lived happily ever after on the farm, eating the yummy hay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the snow. He liked to make snowballs and throw them at trees. One day, Tim saw a sign near his house. The sign had a picture of a big, fearful dog. Tim did not know what the sign said, but he was scared of the big dog. + +Tim wanted to play in the snow, but he was afraid of the big, fearful dog. He decided to go outside and play anyway. He put on his warm coat, hat, and gloves. He opened the door and went out into the snow. Tim played in the snow, but he was always looking out for the big dog. + +As Tim played, he heard a loud bark. The big, fearful dog from the sign was running towards him. Tim was very scared. He tried to run away, but the dog caught up to him. The dog jumped on Tim and knocked him down in the snow. Tim cried and cried, but nobody heard him. The big, fearful dog left Tim alone in the snow, and Tim never wanted to play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had an old toy car that he loved to play with every day. Today, he wanted to show his friends his toy car. + +Tim took his toy car and ran to the park. He was so excited that he did not walk, he did rush. When he got to the park, he saw his friends playing with their toys. They were happy to see Tim and his old toy car. + +Tim and his friends played with the car all day. They made it go fast and slow, and they made it go up and down the hills. They had so much fun playing with the old toy car. When it was time to go home, Tim said goodbye to his friends and rushed back to his house. He could not wait to play with his old toy car again tomorrow. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He had a big bag with toys to play with. Tim was very happy. The sun was shining, but it was a little cold outside. Tim wore his warm coat. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue wanted to play with Tim's toys, so they played together. They had so much fun with the toys from the bag. But then, Tim's hat fell off his head. His hair was messy, and Sue laughed at him. Tim felt embarrass. He didn't like when people laughed at him. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad. She told Tim not to worry about his hair. She said that everyone has messy hair sometimes. Tim felt better. He put his hat back on and continued playing with Sue. They played until it was time to go home. Tim learned that it's okay to be embarrass sometimes, and it's more important to have fun with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play pretend. She had a tea set, and she would have tea parties with her stuffed animals. She would pour pretend tea into the cups and give them to her friends. + +One day, Lily had a crazy idea. She wanted to invite her cat, Fluffy, to the tea party. Fluffy was a funny cat, and he would make the tea party more fun. So, Lily set up a little chair for Fluffy and put a cup of pretend tea in front of him. + +When the tea party started, Fluffy sat on the chair and looked at the pretend tea. Lily and her stuffed animals laughed and had fun. Fluffy liked the tea party too. He jumped around and played with the stuffed animals. Everyone had a great time at the crazy tea party. +Once upon a time, there was a big slide in a fun park. Many kids loved to play on the slide. It was red and shiny, and it made the kids happy. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily saw the slide and wanted to play on it. But she was scared. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will hold your hand." Lily felt safe and went on the slide with her mom holding her hand. They slid down together, laughing and having fun. + +After playing on the slide, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They found a hidden path with pretty flowers and butterflies. They walked and talked, holding hands all the way. They had a great day at the park, and Lily couldn't wait to come back and play on the slide again. +One day, a friendly bear went to the woods. He found a long spear. He didn't know what it was, but he liked it. The bear played with the spear, and he was happy. + +In the woods, the bear met a big deer. The deer saw the spear and got scared. The bear did not want to scare his new friend. So, he put the spear down and said, "Don't worry, I won't hurt you." + +Then, they heard a loud yell. A little girl was lost in the woods. The bear and the deer went to help her. They found the girl and walked her back to her home. The girl, the bear, and the deer became good friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy, but sometimes he found things difficult. One day, he went to visit his friend, Sam the skeleton. Sam lived in a big, old house. + +When Tim got to the house, he saw that Sam was sad. Sam told Tim that he was sad because he had a big mess to clean up. Tim wanted to help, but he thought it would be difficult. Sam said, "Don't worry, we can do it together!" + +Tim and Sam worked together to clean up the mess. It was not as difficult as Tim thought it would be. They had fun and laughed a lot. When they were done, Sam was happy again. Tim learned that when you help others and work together, things are not as difficult as they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a dog named Spot. Spot was a very obedient dog. Mia loved to play with Spot in the park. + +One day, Mia and Spot were playing in the park. Mia saw a big tree with a hole in its skin. Mia thought it was a special tree. She wanted to add something to the tree to make it more special. So, she put a pretty stone inside the hole. + +The next day, Mia and Spot went back to the park. They saw the special tree again. Mia looked inside the hole and found a shiny coin! Mia was so happy. She knew that the tree was magical. From that day on, Mia and Spot visited the tree every day, and they always found something special inside. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird lived in a big tree. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. + +One day, there was a lot of mist. The bird wanted to fly, but the mist made it hard to see. The bird had to delay its flight. It waited in the tree for the mist to go away. + +After some time, the mist went away. The blue bird was very happy. It flew high in the sky and sang a happy song. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big house on the hill. It was white and shiny. Sara said, "That is a rich house. I want to live there." + +Ben said, "No, you don't. Rich people are mean. They don't share. They don't play. They only have money and things." + +Sara said, "But they have a pool. And a dog. And a car. And a cake. I want those things too." + +Ben said, "You can't have them. They are not yours. They belong to the rich people. And they will be mad if you take them." + +Sara did not listen. She ran to the big house. She climbed the fence. She jumped in the pool. She splashed and laughed. She saw the dog. She petted it. She saw the car. She opened the door. She saw the cake. She took a bite. + +But then she heard a loud voice. It was a rich man. He was angry. He said, "Who are you? What are you doing here? Get out of my pool! Get off my dog! Get out of my car! Get away from my cake!" + +Sara was scared. She dropped the cake. She ran out of the car. She left the dog. She got out of the pool. She tried to find Ben. But Ben was not there. He had disappeared. He had gone back to the park. He did not want to be near the rich house. + +Sara cried. She was wet and cold. She was hungry and sorry. She wished she had listened to Ben. She wished she had stayed in the park. She wished she had not been greedy. She wished Ben would come back. She wished she could disappear too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big puddle. It is shiny and wet. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Sara says. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Sara, we can't," Ben says. "It is cold outside. We will get wet and sick." + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She runs to the puddle and jumps in. She splashes water everywhere. She laughs and says, "Come on, Ben, join me!" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to get wet. He watches Sara from the bench. He feels cold and bored. + +Sara jumps and jumps. She feels happy and warm. She thinks the puddle is like a dance floor. She sings and dances in the water. She does not see the big dog coming. + +The big dog is angry. It does not like Sara. It thinks Sara is making too much noise. It runs to the puddle and barks at Sara. It bites her leg. + +Sara screams. She feels pain and fear. She tries to get out of the puddle. She falls and hurts her knee. She cries and cries. + +Ben hears Sara. He runs to help her. He sees the big dog and the blood. He is scared and sad. He calls for help. + +A man comes and chases the big dog away. He picks up Sara and takes her to his car. He says he will take her to the doctor. + +Ben follows them. He holds Sara's hand. He says he is sorry. He says he wishes he had jumped in the puddle with her. + +Sara does not answer. She is too hurt. She looks at Ben and the puddle. She wishes she had listened to Ben. She wishes she had stayed dry. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a butterfly with many colors on its wings. It flew from flower to flower. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Anna said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we catch it?" Ben asked. He ran after the butterfly with a net. + +"No, Ben, don't catch it!" Anna said. "It will be sad. Let it be free." + +But Ben did not listen. He tried to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast. It flew away. + +Anna and Ben saw a big bowl on the table. It had sugar and eggs and flour in it. Mom was making a cake. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can help me stir the batter," Mom said. She gave them a big spoon. + +Anna and Ben took turns to stir the batter. It was sticky and yellow. They smelled it. It was sweet. + +"Can we taste it?" Ben asked. + +"Only a little bit," Mom said. She gave them each a small bite. + +"Mmm, it is yummy!" Anna said. + +"It is better than a butterfly!" Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged Mom. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But they also liked to help their mom and dad with things. Today, they wanted to help mom wrap a gift for grandma. Grandma's birthday was tomorrow. + +Mom gave them some paper, tape and a bow. The paper was gray with white dots. The bow was red and shiny. Mom showed them how to fold the paper around the gift and stick the tape. Then she showed them how to tie the bow on top. + +"Can I do it, mom?" Ben asked. He wanted to wrap the gift by himself. + +"Sure, Ben. You can try. But be careful with the scissors. They are sharp." Mom said. She gave him the scissors and watched him cut the paper. + +Mia watched too. She wanted to help Ben. She saw that he had cut too much paper. The paper was bigger than the gift. She had an idea. + +"Ben, I can help you. We can fold the paper more. Then it will fit." Mia said. She took the paper and folded it again and again. Then she gave it back to Ben. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good helper." Ben said. He smiled and taped the paper. Then he put the bow on top. The gift was wrapped. + +Mom clapped her hands. "You did a great job, Ben and Mia. Grandma will love your gift. You are very sweet and smart." Mom said. She hugged them and kissed them. + +Ben and Mia were happy. They helped mom wrap a gift for grandma. They worked together and had fun. They loved mom and grandma very much. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they fought over who got to play with what. One day, they both wanted to play with the same train set. Lily grabbed the train and said, "This is mine! You are selfish!" + +Ben was angry and tried to take the train from Lily. They pulled and tugged until the train broke in half. They both started to cry. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken train and the sad twins. + +She said, "What happened here? Why did you break the train? You know you have to share your toys. Sharing is caring. You are not selfish, are you?" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They felt sorry for breaking the train and for hurting each other. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are not selfish. We just both wanted to play with the train." + +Mom said, "I understand. But you have to learn to take turns and be patient. If you wait for your turn, you will both get to play with the train. And you will have more fun together. Do you want to try that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We want to try that. We want to be patient and share." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's see if we can fix the train. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, mom. We want to help you." + +They worked together to fix the train. They used glue and tape and stickers. They were careful and gentle. They succeeded in making the train look like new. They were happy and proud. + +They thanked mom and said, "We love you, mom. And we love each other. And we love the train." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. And I love the train. You did a great job. Now, you can play with the train. But remember to take turns and be patient. OK?" + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, mom. We will take turns and be patient. And we will share." + +They played with the train and had fun. They did not fight or break the train again. They were not selfish. They were patient and caring. They were happy twins. +Ben and Lily like to watch cartoons on the screen. They sit on the couch and laugh at the funny animals. Sometimes they sign the songs they hear. They know some signs because their mom is a teacher for kids who cannot hear. + +One day, the screen stops working. It makes a loud noise and then goes black. Ben and Lily are sad and confused. They do not know what to do. They look at each other and then at the screen. + +"Mom!" they yell. "The screen is broken!" + +Mom comes from the kitchen. She sees the screen and frowns. She tries to turn it on and off, but nothing happens. She sighs and says, "I'm sorry, kids. The screen is very old. We need to get a new one." + +Ben and Lily are unhappy. They do not want a new screen. They like the old one. They think the new one will be different and uncomfortable. They do not want to watch different cartoons or learn different signs. + +"Can we fix the old one?" Ben asks. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, honey. It's too broken. We have to throw it away." + +Ben and Lily start to cry. They hug the screen and say goodbye. They are very sad. They do not like change. They want their old screen back. +Sara loved to knit with her grandma. Grandma had many colors of yarn and many needles. Sara liked to make scarves and hats for her dolls and friends. Grandma taught Sara how to wrap the yarn around the needle and make stitches. + +One day, Sara found a very old ball of yarn in a box. It was gray and dusty and had a label that said "Ancient Wool". Sara asked Grandma what it was. + +"That is a very special yarn, my dear," Grandma said. "It was made by your great-great-grandma from the wool of her own sheep. She used to knit beautiful things with it, but she left some for me and I left some for you. It is very precious and rare." + +Sara wanted to knit something with the ancient wool. She thought it would make a nice scarf for Grandma. She took the ball of yarn and a pair of needles and started to knit. But the yarn was very old and brittle. It broke easily and made holes in the scarf. Sara was sad and frustrated. She wanted to make something nice for Grandma, but the yarn was too old and weak. + +She went to Grandma and showed her the scarf. She said, "I'm sorry, Grandma. I wanted to knit you a scarf with the ancient wool, but it is too old and breaks. I can't make anything with it." + +Grandma smiled and hugged Sara. She said, "Don't be sorry, my dear. You are very sweet and thoughtful to want to knit me a scarf. But you don't need to use the ancient wool. It is too old and fragile for knitting. It is better to keep it as a memory of your great-great-grandma and her sheep. You can use any of the other yarns I have. They are newer and stronger and have many colors. You can knit anything you want with them." + +Sara understood and nodded. She put the ancient wool back in the box and picked a new ball of yarn. It was pink and soft and had a label that said "Super Wool". She started to knit a new scarf for Grandma. It was easy and fun and looked beautiful. Sara was happy and proud. She learned that sometimes old things are better to keep as memories and new things are better to use for making. She also learned that Grandma loved her no matter what she knitted. +Sara was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She only had her doll, Lily, who was her best friend. Sara liked to lead Lily around the playground and pretend they were on adventures. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Ben. He saw Sara and Lily and wanted to join them. He asked Sara, "Can I play with you and your doll?" + +Sara was not sure. She did not like to share Lily with anyone. She said, "No, this is my doll. Go away." + +Ben felt sad. He liked dolls too. He said, "But I have no friends here. Can't we be friends?" + +Sara shook her head. She said, "No, you can't. Lily is my only friend. You can't have her." + +Ben was angry. He said, "That's not nice. You are selfish and mean. I don't want to be your friend anyway." He ran away and found some other kids to play with. + +Sara felt proud. She thought she had protected Lily from Ben. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will always lead you and love you. You are my only friend." + +But Lily did not answer. She was just a doll. She could not talk or hug or laugh. Sara realized that she was still lonely. She looked around and saw Ben having fun with the other kids. They were sharing their toys and making jokes. Sara wished she had said yes to Ben. She wished she had a real friend. + +She learned a lesson that day. She learned that being selfish and mean does not make you happy. She learned that sharing and being kind is better. She learned that dolls are not enough. She learned that friends are important. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They shared their toys and snacks. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, Lily brought a new doll to the park. It was very pretty. It had long hair and a pink dress. Lily loved her doll. She hugged it and kissed it. She showed it to Max. + +"Look, Max, this is my new doll. Her name is Rose. Do you like her?" Lily asked. + +Max looked at the doll. He felt a strange feeling in his chest. He wanted the doll. He thought it was better than his toy car. He was envious of Lily. + +"I don't like her. She is ugly and boring. My car is better. It can go fast and make noise. You should give me your doll and play with my car," Max said. + +Lily was shocked. She did not like what Max said. She did not want to give him her doll. She loved her doll. She felt angry and sad. + +"No, Max, I will not give you my doll. She is mine. You are being mean and rude. You are not my friend anymore," Lily said. + +She turned away from Max and walked to another bench. She sat down and hugged her doll. She started to weep. She felt lonely and hurt. + +Max saw Lily crying. He felt sorry for what he said. He realized he was wrong. He did not really want the doll. He wanted to play with Lily. He missed his friend. + +He ran after Lily and stopped in front of her. He saw her tears and heard her sobs. He felt ashamed and sad. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I don't want your doll. I want you. You are my friend. Please don't cry. Please forgive me," Max said. + +He held out his toy car and offered it to Lily. He hoped she would take it and smile. + +Lily looked up and saw Max. She saw his car and heard his words. She felt surprised and happy. + +"Max, you are sorry? You don't want my doll? You want me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily, I'm sorry. I don't want your doll. I want you. You are my friend. Please don't cry. Please forgive me," Max repeated. + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She took his car and gave him her doll. She hugged him and kissed him. She forgave him. + +"Max, I'm happy. I don't want your car. I want you. You are my friend. I don't cry. I forgive you," Lily said. + +They exchanged their toys and played together. They laughed and talked. They had a lot of fun. + +The sun shone on them and made them warm. They felt the sunshine in their hearts. They were best friends again. +Tom was a curious boy. He liked to look at everything and ask questions. One day, he saw a glass on the table. It was shiny and had water inside. He wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. + +"Mom, can I have the glass?" he asked. + +"No, Tom, you can't have the glass. It is not for you. It is for Dad. He will drink the water when he comes home. The glass is breakable. If you touch it, you might drop it and it will shatter. That will make a big mess and hurt your feet. You have to be careful with the glass." Mom said. + +"But I just want to look at it. It is so pretty. Please, Mom, allow me to hold the glass for a little bit. I will be very gentle. I promise." Tom said. + +Mom sighed. She knew Tom was curious, but she also knew he was clumsy. She did not want him to break the glass or hurt himself. She thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. + +"Okay, Tom, I will allow you to hold the glass, but only for a little bit. And only if you sit on the couch with me and hold it with both hands. And you have to give it back to me when I say so. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, I understand. Thank you, Mom. You are the best." Tom said. He ran to the couch and sat next to Mom. Mom gave him the glass carefully. He held it with both hands and looked at it with wonder. He saw the water sparkle and the glass reflect the light. He felt the smooth and cold surface of the glass. He was happy. + +"Mom, the glass is so nice. I like it. Can I drink the water?" he asked. + +"No, Tom, you can't drink the water. It is for Dad. He will be thirsty when he comes home. You have your own cup with juice. You can drink that. Now, give me back the glass. It is time to put it away." Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. Here you go." Tom said. He gave the glass back to Mom. He was a little sad, but he also knew he had to listen to Mom. He was a good boy. He drank his juice and hugged Mom. He was still curious, but he was also happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cup on the grass. The cup is empty. It is dirty and old. + +"Look, a cup!" Anna says. She runs to the cup and picks it up. + +"Let me see!" Ben says. He runs after Anna and tries to grab the cup. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She holds the cup tight and skips away. + +"Give it back!" Ben says. He is angry and sad. He chases Anna and pushes her. + +Anna falls down and drops the cup. The cup breaks into pieces. Anna cries. She has a scratch on her knee. + +"Sorry, Anna!" Ben says. He feels sorry and scared. He helps Anna get up. + +"Sorry, Ben!" Anna says. She feels sorry and hurt. She hugs Ben. + +They look at the broken cup. They are both sad. + +"It was just a cup," Anna says. + +"It was not a good cup," Ben says. + +They throw the pieces in the trash. They hold hands and walk to the swings. + +They learn a lesson. They should not fight over things. They should share and be kind. They are happier when they are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big calendar with pictures of animals. They liked to look at the pictures and learn the names of the animals. They also liked to stick stickers on the calendar to mark special days, like their birthday or Christmas. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing with the calendar in their room. They were having fun, until they saw that they had only one sticker left. It was a shiny star sticker, and they both wanted it. + +"I want the star sticker!" Tom said. "It is the best sticker and I saw it first!" + +"No, I want the star sticker!" Lily said. "It is the most original sticker and I like it more!" + +They started to fight over the sticker, pulling and pushing each other. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to share and be nice. They did not notice that they were making a mess in their room, knocking over their toys and books. + +They also did not notice that they were tearing the calendar, ripping the pages and the pictures. The calendar was their favorite toy, but they forgot about it. They only cared about the star sticker. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad, who came home from work. He was very angry when he saw the mess in their room and the broken calendar. He shouted at Tom and Lily, and took away the star sticker. He also took away all their other toys, and shut the door of their room. + +Tom and Lily were left alone, with no toys and no calendar. They felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought over the star sticker. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had taken care of their favorite toy. But it was too late. They had ruined their calendar and their fun. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big whale that could make sounds and splash water. They took turns to hug the whale and make it talk. + +One day, they had a fight over the whale. Lila wanted to play with it, but Ben did not want to share. He said, "It is my whale, I found it first. Go away!" Lila said, "No, it is our whale, we share everything. Give it to me!" They pulled and pushed the whale, and it started to make sad noises. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins fighting over the whale, and she was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. You are hurting the whale and each other. Why are you so restless and selfish?" + +Lila and Ben looked at their mom and felt ashamed. They also saw the whale's eyes, and they felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, whale. We love you both. We don't want to fight." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, my darlings. Fighting is not nice, and sharing is caring. The whale is your friend, and friends need love and respect. Why don't you separate the whale for a while, and let it rest? Then you can play with it together, and take turns to make it happy." + +Lila and Ben agreed, and they gave the whale a gentle hug. They put it on a soft pillow, and said, "We are sorry, whale. We will be good. You can rest now, and we will play with you later." The whale made a happy sound, and closed its eyes. Lila and Ben smiled, and hugged each other. They learned a lesson, and they were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big stick on the ground. Tom said, "Look, Sam, a staff! I can be a wizard and you can be a dragon!" Sam nodded and said, "OK, Tom, let's play!" + +Tom picked up the staff and waved it in the air. He pretended to cast spells and said, "Abracadabra! You are a fire-breathing dragon! Roar!" Sam crawled on the ground and made loud noises. He pretended to breathe fire and said, "I am a dragon! I will burn you, wizard!" + +Tom and Sam had fun playing with the staff. But then, a big boy came and saw them. He was mean and rude. He said, "Hey, you two, give me that staff! It's mine!" Tom and Sam were scared and said, "No, it's not! We found it first! Go away!" The big boy did not listen. He ran towards them and tried to grab the staff. + +Tom and Sam held on to the staff and pulled it back. They did not want to give it to the big boy. The big boy was angry and said, "Fine, then I will kick you!" He lifted his foot and kicked Tom in the leg. Tom cried out and let go of the staff. The big boy smiled and said, "Ha! I got it! You are foolish and weak!" + +Sam saw his brother hurt and felt sad and mad. He said, "No, you are foolish and mean! You should not kick people! Give back the staff!" He jumped on the big boy and bit his arm. The big boy screamed and dropped the staff. He ran away and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! You are a bad dragon! Leave me alone!" + +Tom and Sam hugged each other and said, "Are you OK, brother?" They picked up the staff and said, "Let's go home, brother. We don't like the big boy. He is not nice. We like the staff. It is fun." They walked home, holding the staff and smiling. They were happy and brave. +Tom liked to play chess with his dad. He had a big chess board with black and white pieces. He knew how to move the king, the queen, the horse, the castle, the bishop and the pawn. He liked to say "checkmate" when he won. + +One day, his dad had to go away for work. He said he would be back soon, but Tom missed him a lot. He wished he could play chess with him. His dad said he would mail him a letter and a surprise. Tom waited for the mail every day. + +One morning, he heard a knock on the door. It was the mailman. He had a big box for Tom. Tom was very excited. He opened the box and saw a letter from his dad. He also saw something furry and brown. It was a teddy bear. But not just any teddy bear. It was a chess teddy bear. It had a chess board on its tummy and chess pieces in its paws. Tom smiled. He hugged the teddy bear and read the letter. + +"Dear Tom, I miss you very much. I hope you like your chess teddy bear. He is your new chess friend. You can play chess with him anytime you want. He knows all the rules and moves. He is very smart and kind. He will keep you company until I come back. I love you, Dad." + +Tom was very happy. He thanked the mailman and ran to his room. He put the chess teddy bear on his bed and set up the chess board. He said hello to the teddy bear and asked him if he wanted to play. The teddy bear nodded and moved a pawn. Tom moved a pawn too. They started to play chess. Tom felt like his dad was with him. He said "checkmate" and the teddy bear smiled. They hugged and played again. Tom loved his chess teddy bear. He was the best surprise ever. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play music. They had a band with a drum, a guitar and a flute. They played songs for their families and friends. They were happy and humble. They did not think they were better than anyone else. + +One day, they saw a big poster on the wall. It said: "Music contest! Show your talent and win a prize!" Tim and Sam wanted to join the contest. They thought it would be fun and exciting. They practiced their songs every day. + +On the day of the contest, they went to the big hall with their instruments. They saw many other bands there. Some had big keyboards, some had loud horns, some had shiny violins. Tim and Sam felt a little scared. They leaned on each other for support. + +When it was their turn, they went on the stage. They smiled and waved at the crowd. They started to play their song. It was a happy and catchy song. They sang and played with joy. But then, something bad happened. The drum broke, the guitar string snapped, and the flute cracked. Their song turned into a noise. The crowd laughed and booed. Tim and Sam felt very sad and ashamed. They ran off the stage and cried. + +They did not win the contest. They did not get the prize. They did not play music anymore. They lost their happiness and their humble. They were not friends anymore. They were alone and unhappy. The end. +Sara and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They also gave him two eyes made of coal and a mouth made of spikes. + +"Look at our snowman!" Sara said. "He is so big and funny!" + +"Yes, he is!" Tom said. "But we have to go home soon. It is getting dark and cold." + +They said goodbye to their snowman and ran to their house. They had hot chocolate and cookies with their mom. They were happy and warm. + +The next morning, they wanted to see their snowman again. But when they went outside, they saw something terrible. The sun was shining and the snow was melting. Their snowman was gone. Only his hat, his scarf and his carrot nose were left on the ground. His eyes and his mouth were also gone. Some birds had taken them away. + +"Where is our snowman?" Sara cried. "He was our friend!" + +"I don't know!" Tom said. "Maybe he went to another place where it is cold." + +They picked up the hat, the scarf and the carrot nose. They tried to find the eyes and the mouth, but they could not. They were very sad and angry. + +They saw a bird sitting on a tree. It had a coal in its beak and a spike in its claw. It looked at them and made a loud noise. + +"Ha ha ha!" the bird said. "Your snowman was yummy! His eyes were sweet and his mouth was sour!" + +Sara and Tom felt even sadder and angrier. They threw the hat, the scarf and the carrot nose at the bird. But they missed. The bird flew away, laughing. + +They went back to their house, crying. They did not want to play in the snow anymore. They hated the sun and the bird. They wished their snowman would come back. But he never did. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they see a big truck with many animals. The truck says "Zoo". Lily and Ben love animals. They want to see them. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see lions and tigers and bears and monkeys and more. The animals look sad and scared. They are in small cages. Lily and Ben feel sorry for them. They want to help them. + +They find a key on the ground. They use the key to open the cages. The animals come out. They are happy and free. They thank Lily and Ben. They say they want to go home. Lily and Ben say they will help them. + +They take the animals to the park. They find a big tree. They say the tree is their home. They invite Lily and Ben to join them. They say they are friends. They say they are a family. They unite under the tree. They share their food and stories and hugs. They have a nice life. Lily and Ben are happy. They love their new family. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have a big tree house. The tree house is in a pine tree. The pine tree is green and tall. + +One day, Tim and Kim decide to play restaurant. They make pretend food from leaves and sticks. They use paper plates and cups. Tim is the chef. Kim is the waiter. They invite their friends to come and eat. + +"Hello, welcome to our restaurant!" Kim says to Ben and Jen. "What would you like to have?" + +"I want a sandwich and a juice," Ben says. + +"I want a salad and a water," Jen says. + +"OK, I will tell the chef," Kim says. She runs to the tree house. "Tim, we have two orders!" + +Tim is busy making the food. He puts leaves on a paper plate. He adds a stick for the bread. He makes a sandwich. He puts a leaf in a paper cup. He adds a stick for the straw. He makes a juice. He does the same for the salad and the water. + +"Here you go, Kim," Tim says. He gives her the plates and the cups. "Be careful, they are hot!" + +Kim takes the food and the drinks. She runs back to the yard. She serves Ben and Jen. She puts the plates and the cups on the ground. + +"Here you go, Ben and Jen," Kim says. "Enjoy your meal!" + +"Thank you, Kim," Ben and Jen say. They pretend to eat and drink. They make yummy noises. + +Tim and Kim smile. They are happy. They like to play restaurant. They have fun with their friends. They have a big pine tree. They have a black cat. The cat watches them from the tree house. The cat is hungry. The cat likes leaves and sticks. The cat jumps down. The cat steals the food. The cat runs away. + +"Hey, where is our food?" Ben and Jen say. + +"Look, the cat took it!" Tim and Kim say. + +They laugh. They chase the cat. They play tag. They have more fun. They love their yard. They love their tree house. They love their cat. They love their friends. They are happy. The end. +Jill was a big girl who liked to care for animals. She had a dog, a cat, and a fish. She gave them food, water, and hugs every day. She was happy with her pets. + +One day, she saw a bird on the ground. It was small and brown, and it had a hurt wing. It looked helpless and sad. Jill wanted to help the bird. She ran to her mom and asked for a box and a cloth. Mom gave her the things and told her to be gentle. + +Jill put the cloth in the box and made a soft bed for the bird. She picked up the bird carefully and put it in the box. She gave it some water and seeds. She named it Penny, because it had a shiny spot on its head. + +Penny was scared at first, but soon it felt better. It chirped and ate and drank. Jill watched it and smiled. She was glad she could care for Penny. She hoped Penny would get well soon and fly again. She was a good friend to Penny. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy shop with their moms. They see many different toys. Some are big, some are small, some are soft, some are hard. + +Tom likes a red car. He asks his mom to buy it for him. His mom says yes, but she tells him the price. The car is very expensive. She says he has to share it with Lily, because she is his friend. + +Lily likes a blue doll. She asks her mom to buy it for her. Her mom says yes, but she tells her the price. The doll is very cheap. She says she can keep it for herself, because she has enough money. + +Tom and Lily go to the park with their new toys. They are happy. They want to play together. Tom says to Lily, "Can I see your doll? She is very pretty." Lily says to Tom, "Yes, you can see her. But you have to be gentle. She is very soft." + +Lily says to Tom, "Can I drive your car? He is very fast." Tom says to Lily, "No, you can't drive him. He is very expensive. He is mine." Lily feels sad. She says to Tom, "But you said we are friends. Friends share their toys." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers what his mom said. He feels sorry. He says to Lily, "You are right. We are friends. Friends share their toys. You can drive my car. But you have to be careful. He is very hard." + +Tom and Lily share their toys. They have fun. They learn that different toys have different prices, but friendship is priceless. +Anna liked to learn new things. She had a tutor who came to her house every week. The tutor was nice and taught her how to read and write and count. + +One day, the tutor brought a big book with many pictures. The book was about animals and plants and places. Anna was very curious and wanted to see everything. + +"Look, Anna, this is a frog. It is green and can jump and swim. Do you like frogs?" the tutor asked. + +"Yes, I like frogs. They are funny and wet. Can I touch it?" Anna said. + +The tutor smiled and said, "No, you can't touch it. It is only a picture. But you can touch this." She gave Anna a small toy frog that was also green and soft. + +Anna was happy and played with the toy frog. She made it jump and swim on the table. She gave it a name and a voice. + +"Hello, I am Fifi the frog. I like to eat bugs and sing songs. Do you want to be my friend?" Anna said, making the toy frog talk. + +The tutor laughed and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend, Fifi. You are very cute and smart. But we have to remain quiet now, because your mom is working in the next room. Can you do that?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I can remain quiet. Fifi can remain quiet too. We can read the book together and learn more things." + +The tutor hugged Anna and said, "You are a good girl, Anna. I am proud of you. Let's read the book and have fun." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. Anna sees a doll that she likes very much. She asks her mom if she can have it. + +"Sorry, Anna, we don't have enough money for that doll today. Maybe another time," her mom says. + +Anna feels sad. She wants the doll so much. She looks around and sees that no one is watching. She thinks of taking the doll and hiding it in her bag. She thinks her mom will not notice. + +But Ben sees what Anna is doing. He knows that taking the doll is wrong. He says to Anna, "Anna, don't do that. That is not your doll. That is stealing. You have to be honest and put it back." + +Anna feels ashamed. She knows that Ben is right. She puts the doll back on the display. She says to Ben, "You are a good friend, Ben. Thank you for telling me the truth. I'm sorry for being bad. I will be honest from now on." + +Their moms come back and see them. They are proud of their children. They hug them and say, "We love you, Anna and Ben. You are very good children. You are honest and kind. That is more important than any toy." +Sara and Tom were very hot and thirsty. They had been walking in the sand for a long time. They wanted to find water and shade. + +"Look, Sara, look!" Tom said. He pointed to a green spot in the distance. "Maybe that is an oasis. Maybe there is water there." + +Sara nodded. She hoped Tom was right. She followed him as he ran towards the green spot. As they got closer, they saw a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees. They also saw some animals drinking from the pool. + +"Wow, Tom, this is an oasis!" Sara said. "It is so pretty and cool. Can we bathe in the water?" + +Tom smiled. He nodded. He took off his shoes and socks and jumped into the water. He splashed and laughed. Sara joined him. She also took off her shoes and socks and jumped into the water. She splashed and laughed too. + +They bathed in the water for a long time. They felt happy and refreshed. They also drank some water and ate some dates from the palm trees. They thanked the animals for sharing their oasis. + +"This is the best day ever, Sara," Tom said. "This is our original oasis. No one else knows about it. It is our secret." + +Sara agreed. She hugged Tom. They decided to stay in the oasis for a while. They played and rested under the palm trees. They felt safe and cozy. They loved their original oasis. +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were real and had names and stories. Sara had a doll with long yellow hair and a pink dress. She called her Lily. Ben had a doll with brown hair and a blue shirt. He called him Tom. + +"Let's make a fire for our dolls," Ben said. "They are cold and hungry." + +"Okay," Sara said. "But we have to be careful. Fire can hurt." + +They found some sticks and leaves and piled them up. Ben had a lighter that he had taken from his dad's pocket. He flicked it and made a spark. The spark caught the leaves and they started to burn. + +"Wow, look at the fire!" Sara said. "It's so bright and warm." + +She moved Lily closer to the fire. She wanted her to feel cozy. + +Ben did the same with Tom. He smiled and said, "Now our dolls are happy. They can roast marshmallows and sing songs." + +But then something bad happened. The fire grew bigger and bigger. It reached the dolls and burned their clothes and hair. Sara and Ben smelled something awful. They saw their dolls turn black and crumbly. They were not real anymore. They were ash. + +Sara and Ben were scared and sad. They cried and ran away from the fire. They hoped their dad would not be angry. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that fire can be dangerous and that their dolls were fake. They learned to be more careful and to love what they had. They learned to blink away their tears and hug each other. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Mom brings home a new toy for Anna. It is a clear ball with glitter and water inside. Anna loves the ball and shakes it to see the glitter sparkle. She says, "Look, Ben, look at my ball! It is so pretty!" + +Ben looks at the ball and frowns. He wants the ball too. He says, "Give me the ball, Anna. It is my turn to play with it." + +Anna says, "No, Ben, it is my ball. Mom gave it to me. You have your car. Go play with your car." + +Ben gets angry and tries to grab the ball from Anna. Anna holds the ball tight and says, "Stop, Ben, stop! You are hurting me!" + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the ball and says, "What is going on here? Why are you not sharing your toys?" + +Anna and Ben stop and look at Mom. They both say, "But Mom, I want the ball!" + +Mom says, "The ball is Anna's toy. She can choose to share it or not. Ben, you have your own toy. You should be happy with what you have. And Anna, you should be kind to your brother. Sharing is caring. How about you take turns playing with the ball?" + +Anna and Ben think about what Mom says. They feel sorry for fighting. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's OK. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, how about you hug and make up?" + +Anna and Ben hug and say, "I love you, brother. I love you, sister." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna and Ben. Now, let's play together nicely." She gives them each a kiss and joins them in the living room. They play with the ball, the car, and the doll. They share their toys and have fun. +Sara liked to build things with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make towers, bridges, cars, and animals with her blocks. She was very creative. + +One day, she wanted to build something new. She looked around her room and saw her cabinet. Her cabinet had drawers and doors where she kept her clothes and toys. She had an idea. She could build a cabinet with her blocks! + +She took out all her blocks and started to work. She made a big rectangle with some blocks for the bottom. Then she made two smaller rectangles for the sides. She added some more blocks for the top. She left some spaces for the drawers and doors. She used some flat blocks for the drawers and some round blocks for the knobs. She used some long blocks for the doors and some small blocks for the hinges. She was very proud of her cabinet. + +She showed her cabinet to her mom and dad. They were very impressed. They said she was very creative and clever. They gave her a hug and a kiss. Sara was very happy. She put some of her toys in her cabinet and played with them. She liked to build things with her blocks. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. But one week, the sky was gloomy and it rained a lot. They could not go to the park or ride their bikes. They were bored and sad. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's dare each other to do fun things in the house. I dare you to jump on the sofa ten times." Lily agreed and jumped on the sofa. She laughed and said, "That was fun. Now I dare you to slide down the stairs on a pillow." Tom accepted and slid down the stairs. He smiled and said, "That was fun too. Now I dare you to make a funny face at the window." + +Lily made a funny face at the window. But she did not see that their neighbor, Mrs. Brown, was walking by. Mrs. Brown saw Lily's face and was angry. She knocked on the door and told Tom and Lily's mom what they did. Tom and Lily's mom was not happy. She said, "That was rude and mean. You should not dare each other to do bad things. You should apologize to Mrs. Brown and be nice to her." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to Mrs. Brown and gave her some cookies. Mrs. Brown forgave them and thanked them. She said, "That was kind and sweet. You are good kids. Next time, you can dare each other to do good things. Like helping someone, or making a card, or singing a song." + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They realized that daring each other to do fun things was okay, but daring each other to do bad things was not. They decided to be more careful and respectful. They also hoped that the sky would be sunny soon, so they could play outside again. +Lisa loves to mix colors. She has a big box of paints and a paper to make art. She takes a brush and dips it in red paint. Then she dips it in yellow paint. She makes a new color on the paper. It is orange! + +She thinks orange is incredible. She wants to make more colors. She dips her brush in blue paint and then in red paint. She makes purple! She dips her brush in yellow paint and then in blue paint. She makes green! She dips her brush in red paint and then in green paint. She makes brown! + +She is very happy with her art. She wants to show it to her mom. She picks up the paper and runs to the kitchen. But she trips on the rug and falls. The paper flies out of her hand and lands on the floor. The paint is still wet and it smears on the rug. + +Lisa is sad. She ruined her art and the rug. She starts to cry. Her mom hears her and comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and the paper. She hugs Lisa and tells her it is okay. She says the paper is still beautiful and the rug can be cleaned. She says Lisa is very creative and talented. She says she loves her art and her. + +Lisa feels better. She smiles and hugs her mom. She says she loves her too. She says she is sorry for the mess. She says she likes to mix colors. She says she wants to make more art. Her mom says she can, but first they have to clean up. She says they can use a sponge and some water. She says they can mix soap and water to make bubbles. + +Lisa thinks bubbles are incredible. She wants to make them. She takes a sponge and dips it in the soap and water. She squeezes it and makes bubbles. She laughs and blows them. She sees the colors in the bubbles. She says they are like her art. She takes her finger and pops a bubble. She says it is fun. She says she loves to mix. +One sunny day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide that looked like fun. Lily ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Ben followed her, but he was a bit scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it's easy!" Lily said. "Just sit down and slide!" + +Ben sat down and looked at the slide. It was very long and steep. He felt his tummy go funny. He wanted to go back down the ladder, but Lily was behind him. + +"Go, Ben, go!" Lily cheered. "You can do it!" + +Ben closed his eyes and pushed himself off. He slid down the slide very fast. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He opened his eyes and saw his mom waiting for him at the bottom. He smiled and felt proud. + +"Wow, Ben, you did it!" his mom said. "That was brave!" + +Lily slid down after him and hugged him. "That was fun, Ben! Let's do it again!" + +Ben nodded and followed Lily to the ladder. He was not scared anymore. He liked the slide. + +On their way back to the ladder, they saw something on the grass. It was a caterpillar. It was green and fuzzy and had many legs. It was crawling slowly. + +"Look, a caterpillar!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +Their mom nodded. "Yes, but be gentle. Caterpillars are very small and soft." + +Lily and Ben knelt down and gently stroked the caterpillar. It tickled their fingers. They watched it move and wondered what it would become. + +"Maybe it will be a butterfly," Lily said. "A butterfly with pretty wings." + +"Or maybe a moth," Ben said. "A moth with big eyes." + +They looked up at the sky and saw some butterflies and moths flying in the distant. They waved at them and said hello. They liked the caterpillar. They liked the park. They liked the slide. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big field full of daisies. They wanted to pick some for their mom. + +"Let's march to the field and get some flowers!" Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful not to step on them," Lily said. + +They held hands and marched to the field. They saw many colors and shapes of daisies. They picked some of their favorites and put them in a basket. + +But Tom was restless. He wanted to pick more and more flowers. He did not listen to Lily when she said they had enough. He ran around the field and stepped on many daisies. He made them wilt and lose their petals. + +Lily was sad. She saw how Tom was hurting the flowers. She said, "Tom, stop! You are being mean to the daisies. They are living things too. They need water and sun and space to grow. If you pick too many, there will be none left for others to enjoy. And mom will not be happy if you give her broken flowers." + +Tom stopped and looked at his basket. He saw that his flowers were not as pretty as Lily's. They were squashed and torn and brown. He felt sorry for what he had done. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was greedy and selfish. I did not think about the daisies or mom or you. I am sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She said, "Of course I forgive you, Tom. You are my brother and I love you. But you have to learn to respect nature and share with others. That is what mom always tells us. Here, you can have some of my flowers. Let's go home and give them to mom. She will be proud of us." + +They held hands and marched back home. They gave the flowers to their mom and told her what happened. She thanked them and praised them for being honest and kind. She put the flowers in a vase and said, "These are the most beautiful daisies I have ever seen. You two are the most precious gifts I have ever received." + +The end. + +Moral value: Respect nature and share with others. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to jump on the trampoline. They jumped high and low, fast and slow. They laughed and shouted. + +"Look at me, Lily! I can jump like a frog!" Ben said. He made a funny face and jumped with his legs bent. + +Lily giggled. "You are a silly frog, Ben! I can jump like a bird!" She said. She spread her arms and jumped with her legs straight. + +They jumped and jumped until they were tired. They got off the trampoline and went to the table. Mom had made them a snack. There were crackers, cheese and olives. + +"Yum, I love cheese!" Lily said. She took a cracker and put some cheese on it. + +"Me too! But I don't like olives. They are yucky!" Ben said. He took a cracker and cheese, but left the olives alone. + +Lily liked olives. She thought they were tasty and fun. She took an olive and put it on her finger. She pretended it was a ring. + +"Look, Ben! I have a green ring!" She said. She waved her finger at him. + +Ben looked at her finger. He thought it was funny. He wanted to play too. He reached for an olive, but he was clumsy. He knocked over the bowl of olives. The olives rolled off the table and onto the ground. + +"Oh no! The olives!" Mom said. She came to the table and saw the mess. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. It was an accident. I was trying to get an olive, but I was clumsy." Ben said. He felt bad. + +Mom smiled. She was not angry. She knew Ben did not mean to spill the olives. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. Accidents happen. You can help me pick up the olives, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom. I'm sorry." Ben said. He got off his chair and helped Mom pick up the olives. + +Lily got off her chair too. She still had the olive on her finger. She gave it to Ben and said, "Here, Ben. You can have my ring. It's not yucky. It's yummy." + +Ben smiled. He took the olive and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a nice sister. I will try the olive. Maybe I will like it." + +He put the olive in his mouth and chewed. He made a face. He did not like it. He spit it out and said, "Blech! It is yucky!" + +Lily laughed. She said, "That's okay, Ben. You don't have to like olives. You can have more cheese. I will have more olives. We can share." + +They hugged and went back to the table. They ate their snack and talked. They were happy. They loved each other. They loved Mom. They loved jumping. They loved cheese. They loved olives. Well, Lily did. Ben did not. But that was okay. They were still friends. +Lily and Ben like to play with leaves in the park. They collect many leaves of different colors and shapes. They make a big pile of leaves and jump on it. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, a big wind comes and blows their pile of leaves away. The leaves scatter all over the park. Lily and Ben are sad. They try to find their leaves, but they are too many and too far. + +"Where are our leaves?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. The wind took them." Ben says. + +"Can we make a new pile?" Lily says. + +Ben shakes his head. "It is too difficult. We need many leaves and a lot of time. And the wind may come again." + +Lily and Ben sit on a bench and look at the scattered leaves. They miss their pile. + +They decide to do something else. They go to the playground and slide and swing. They see some birds and squirrels. They meet some friends and share their snacks. They have fun in a different way. + +They still like to play with leaves, but they don't make a big pile anymore. They make small piles and throw them in the air. They watch the leaves fall and dance. They don't mind the wind. They enjoy the park every week. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a yellow book in the library. The book has many pictures and words. Tom and Lily want to read the book. + +But the book is not in their language. The words are strange and hard. Tom and Lily do not know what the book says. They try to guess, but they are wrong. + +"Look, this is a cat!" Tom says, pointing to a picture. + +"No, that is a dog!" Lily says, pointing to another picture. + +They argue and get angry. They refuse to share the book. They pull the book from each other. The book tears and falls to the floor. + +The librarian hears the noise and comes to see. She sees the broken book and the angry children. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "This book is not for you. This book is in another language. You cannot read it. You have to be careful with books. They are precious." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to the librarian and to each other. They put the book back on the shelf. They decide to find another book in their language. They hope to learn new words and have fun. +Sam liked to travel with his mom and dad. They went to many places in their car. Sometimes they saw mountains, sometimes they saw the sea, sometimes they saw big cities. Sam liked to look out the window and see new things. + +One day, they went to a place where there were many animals. Sam saw lions, elephants, monkeys, and giraffes. He was very happy and excited. He wanted to remember all the animals he saw. He asked his mom if he could take a video of them. + +His mom said yes and gave him her phone. Sam was very careful with the phone. He held it with both hands and pointed it at the animals. He pressed the button to start the video. He said hello to the animals and asked them their names. He said thank you to them for letting him see them. + +When they got back to their car, Sam showed his video to his mom and dad. They smiled and hugged him. They said he was very thoughtful and smart. They said they were proud of him. Sam felt very happy and warm. He said he loved his mom and dad. He said he loved to travel with them. +Lila and Tom were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lila had a shield made of cardboard and Tom had a stick for a sword. They pretended to fight the big dragon that lived in the bush. + +"Roar!" the dragon said. "I will eat you, little knights!" + +"No, you won't!" Lila said. "We are brave and strong!" + +She held up her shield and Tom swung his sword. The dragon tried to bite them, but they dodged and ran. + +"Come on, Lila!" Tom said. "We can beat him!" + +Lila nodded and followed Tom. They ran around the bush and found the dragon's tail. They thought they could pull it and make him fall. + +"Ready?" Tom asked. + +Lila nodded again and grabbed the tail. Tom did the same. They pulled with all their might. + +But the dragon was not a real dragon. It was an ugly dog that belonged to the mean neighbor. The dog did not like being pulled. He turned around and barked loudly. He showed his sharp teeth and bit Lila and Tom. + +"Ow!" Lila and Tom cried. "Help!" + +The mean neighbor heard the noise and came out. He saw the dog biting the children and laughed. + +"Ha ha ha!" he said. "That's what you get for messing with my dog! He is my shield and you are his lunch!" + +He did not help Lila and Tom. He let the dog keep biting them until they were very hurt. Lila and Tom wished they had never played knights and dragons. They wished they had a real shield to protect them. They wished the ugly dog was a nice dragon. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the bath. They had many toys and bubbles. They made funny shapes and sounds with the bubbles. They also liked to splash water on each other and on the walls. They laughed and had fun. + +But one day, they played too much. They splashed so much water that it went out of the bath. It made a big mess on the floor and on the rug. It also went into the hall and into the bedroom. It made the alarm go beep beep beep. The alarm was loud and scary. + +Mom and Dad heard the alarm and ran to the bathroom. They saw the water and the mess. They were very angry and sad. They turned off the alarm and took Tom and Lily out of the bath. They dried them and put them in their pajamas. They said they had to clean up the mess and pay for the alarm. They said Tom and Lily could not play in the bath anymore. They said they had to go to bed without a story. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and sad. They wished they had not splashed so much water. They wished they had been more careful and creative. They hugged each other and said sorry to Mom and Dad. They went to bed and hoped they could play in the bath again someday. But they did not have a good night. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Mia are playing cops and robbers in the backyard. Ben has a toy gun and a badge. Mia has a scarf and a hat. Ben says, "Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" Mia says, "No, no, no! You can't catch me!" She runs away, but Ben chases her. + +They run around the trees and the swing. Mia tries to hide behind the slide, but Ben finds her. He says, "I got you! You are going to jail!" He grabs her arm and takes her to the sandbox. He says, "This is the jail. You have to stay here until I say so." He puts the toy gun on the edge of the sandbox and sits on the grass. + +Mia says, "But I don't want to stay in jail. It's boring and dirty. Please let me go!" She makes a sad face and a cute voice. Ben says, "No, you have to stay. You are a bad robber. You stole my candy and my toy car." Mia says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I was just playing. You can have your candy and your toy car back. Please be nice to me!" + +Ben looks at Mia. She is adorable, even with the scarf and the hat. He feels sorry for her. He says, "Okay, okay. You can go. But you have to promise not to steal again. And you have to be my friend." Mia says, "I promise, I promise. And I'm always your friend. You are my brother." She hugs him and smiles. + +They get up and leave the sandbox. They take their candy and their toy car. They say, "Let's play something else. How about pirates and mermaids?" They run to the house, laughing and holding hands. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. But today, it is raining. They cannot go to the park. They are sad. + +They look out the window and sigh. They see a big puddle. They want to jump in the puddle. But mom says no. She says they will get wet and cold. She says they can play inside. She gives them some toys and books. + +Sara and Ben try to play with the toys and books. But they are bored. They want to go outside. They ask mom again. Mom says no again. She says it is still raining. She says they can play a game. She gives them some cards and dice. + +Sara and Ben try to play the game. But they are not good at it. They do not know the rules. They get confused and frustrated. They argue with each other. They throw the cards and dice on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells Sara and Ben to stop fighting. She tells them to pick up the cards and dice. She tells them to say sorry to each other. + +Sara and Ben do what mom says. They pick up the cards and dice. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They feel better. + +Mom smiles. She says she is proud of them. She says they are good twins. She says she loves them. She says they can watch a movie. She gives them some popcorn and juice. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They thank mom. They sit on the couch with mom. They watch a movie. They laugh and clap. They feel warm and cozy. They feel safe. + +They look out the window again. They see the rain has stopped. They see a rainbow. They smile. They say they will go to the park tomorrow. They say they will have fun. They say they love mom. Mom says she loves them too. They cuddle on the couch. They are happy. +Lily liked to dress up as a dinosaur. She had a big green costume with a long tail and sharp teeth. She liked to roar and stomp around the house and pretend she was a scary dinosaur. + +One day, she wanted to play with her brother Max, who was lazy. He was lying on the couch and watching TV. He did not want to dress up or play with Lily. + +"Max, Max, come and play with me!" Lily said. "I am a dinosaur and you can be a dinosaur too. We can have fun and scare Mom and Dad." + +"No, Lily, I don't want to play. I want to watch TV. Go away, you are noisy." Max said. + +Lily was sad. She did not like to play alone. She wanted to have a friend who liked dinosaurs as much as she did. She looked around the house and saw her teddy bear. She had an idea. + +She ran to her room and got another dinosaur costume. It was smaller and yellow. She put it on her teddy bear and made him look like a baby dinosaur. She hugged him and said, "You are my friend. You like to dress up and play with me. Come on, let's go and have fun." + +She took her teddy bear and went to the backyard. She roared and stomped and pretended she was a big dinosaur. She made her teddy bear roar and stomp too. She had a lot of fun with her new friend. + +Max heard Lily's noises and looked out the window. He saw her playing with her teddy bear. He felt bored and lonely. He wished he had a friend who liked dinosaurs too. He turned off the TV and got up from the couch. He went to Lily's room and got another dinosaur costume. It was bigger and red. He put it on and ran to the backyard. + +"Lily, Lily, can I play with you?" Max said. "I am sorry I was lazy. I want to be a dinosaur too. We can have fun and scare Mom and Dad." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Max, you can play with me. You are my brother and my friend. Come on, let's go and have fun." + +They hugged and roared and stomped and pretended they were dinosaurs. They had a lot of fun together. Mom and Dad heard their noises and came to the backyard. They saw their children dressed up as dinosaurs and laughed. They joined them and played along. They all had a lot of fun. +Mira liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She always wore her pink apron with flowers on it. She liked to stir, pour, and taste the food. One day, mom was making a cake for dad's birthday. Mira wanted to help too. + +"Mom, can I help you make the cake?" Mira asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. You can help me mix the batter. Here, put on your apron first." Mom said. + +Mira looked for her apron, but she could not find it. She saw another apron hanging on the hook. It was blue and had cars on it. It was different from her apron. + +"Mom, where is my apron?" Mira said. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, honey. I washed your apron yesterday and it is still wet. You can use this apron instead. It is your brother's apron. He won't mind." Mom said. + +Mira did not like the blue apron. She did not like cars. She wanted her pink apron. + +"Mom, I don't want this apron. I want my apron. Can you please dry my apron?" Mira requested. + +Mom smiled and hugged Mira. She understood that Mira liked her own apron. + +"I'm sorry, Mira. I can't dry your apron right now. It will take too long. But you know what? It doesn't matter what apron you wear. What matters is that you are helping me make a cake for dad. He will love it no matter what. And he will love you no matter what. You are my special helper. Can you please wear this apron for today?" Mom said. + +Mira thought about it. She loved her dad. She wanted to make him happy. She wanted to be a good helper. She nodded and put on the blue apron. + +"Okay, mom. I will wear this apron for today. But tomorrow, I want my apron back." Mira said. + +"Deal. Now, let's make the cake. Do you want to crack the eggs?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please. I love cracking eggs." Mira said. + +Mira and mom had fun making the cake. They laughed, sang, and licked the spoon. Mira forgot about the blue apron. She was happy to help her mom. She was happy to make dad a cake. She was happy to be herself. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a large slide. It is very high and shiny. Ben wants to go on the slide. He runs to the ladder. + +"Wait, Ben!" Mia says. "The slide is too big for us. Mommy will be mad if we get hurt. Let me warn you. It is not a good idea." + +But Ben does not listen. He climbs the ladder fast. He reaches the top of the slide. He looks down. He feels scared. He wants to go back. But he cannot. There are other kids behind him. They want to go on the slide too. + +"Come on, Ben!" one kid says. "Don't be a baby. It is fun. It is a test. You can do it." + +Ben does not want to be a baby. He does not want to be scared. He closes his eyes. He slides down. He goes very fast. He screams. He lands on the ground. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Mia runs to him. She hugs him. She says, "I am sorry, Ben. Are you okay? I tried to warn you. The slide was too big for us. You should have listened to me." + +Ben says, "I am sorry, Mia. You were right. The slide was too big for us. I should have listened to you. I was silly. I did not pass the test. I was a baby." + +Mia says, "It is okay, Ben. You are not a baby. You are brave. You tried something new. But next time, please be careful. And listen to your friends. They want to help you." + +Ben says, "Okay, Mia. Thank you for being my friend. And for helping me. Can we play something else now?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Ben. Let's play something else. Something safer. And more fun." +Sara was sad. Her doll had a broken leg. She loved her doll very much. She wanted to make her doll happy again. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can you fix my doll's leg? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. I can restore your doll's leg. Let me see what I can do." + +Her mom took the doll and some glue and tape. She put the glue on the broken part of the leg and stuck it back to the doll. Then she wrapped some tape around the leg to make it stronger. + +She gave the doll back to Sara and said, "There you go, Sara. Your doll's leg is restored. She can walk and play with you again." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +She looked at her doll and saw that her leg was still pale. She said, "Mom, can I paint her leg? I want her to have a pretty leg like mine." + +Her mom said, "Sure, Sara. You can paint her leg. But be careful not to make a mess." + +Sara found some paint and a brush. She painted her doll's leg with pink and purple and yellow. She made flowers and stars and hearts on her leg. + +She showed her mom and said, "Look, mom. My doll's leg is not pale anymore. It is beautiful. She is happy now." + +Her mom said, "Wow, Sara. You did a great job. Your doll's leg is very beautiful. She is lucky to have you as her friend." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are my friend too. I love you and my doll." +Lily and Max were restless. They wanted to play outside, but it was too hot and sunny. Their mom said they had to stay inside and bathe. They did not like to bathe. They liked to splash and run and jump. + +"Can we go to the park later?" Lily asked. "There is a fountain there. We can play with the water and cool down." + +"Maybe," their mom said. "But first you have to bathe and nap. Then we will see." + +Lily and Max sighed. They went to the bathroom and filled the tub with water. They put some soap and bubbles in it. They got in and started to wash. But they soon got bored. They wanted to have fun. + +"Let's pretend this is the fountain," Max said. He grabbed a cup and poured water over his head. "Look, I'm a fountain too!" + +Lily laughed. She did the same. They splashed and giggled and made a mess. The water went everywhere. It wet the floor and the walls and the towels. Their mom heard the noise and came to see. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. She was not happy. She saw the water and the bubbles and the soap. "This is not how you bathe. This is how you make a flood!" + +Lily and Max stopped. They looked at their mom. They looked at the bathroom. They felt sorry. They did not mean to make a flood. They just wanted to play. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We were just pretending to be fountains." + +Their mom sighed. She drained the tub and dried them off. She cleaned the bathroom and gave them new towels. She took them to their room and tucked them in. + +"Maybe you can play with the fountain another day," she said. "But now you have to nap. You are too restless. You need to rest." + +Lily and Max nodded. They closed their eyes and tried to sleep. They dreamed of the fountain and the park and the water. They hoped they could go there soon. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make tunnels. They used their hands and a small shovel to make the tunnels. They pretended they were moles and crawled through the tunnels. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was elderly and had gray fur. He was lying under a tree and looked sleepy. Ben and Lily wanted to pet the dog, but they were afraid. They decided to dig a tunnel to the dog and surprise him. + +They dug and dug until they reached the tree. They peeked out of the tunnel and saw the dog's tail. Ben reached out his hand and touched the tail. The dog woke up and barked. He turned around and saw Ben and Lily. He was angry and scared. He bit Ben's hand and made him cry. + +Lily screamed and ran out of the tunnel. She ran to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom ran to Ben and saw his hand. It was bleeding and hurt. She hugged Ben and took him to the nurse. The nurse cleaned his hand and put a bandage on it. She gave him a sticker and a lollipop. + +The dog's owner came and apologized. He said the dog was old and grumpy. He said he would keep the dog on a leash from now on. He said he was sorry and hoped Ben was okay. Ben nodded and said he was okay. He said he learned a lesson. He said he would never touch a dog's tail again. He said he would only pet dogs that were friendly and asked for permission. Lily agreed and said she would do the same. They thanked the nurse and the dog's owner and went back to their mom. They decided to play on the swings instead of digging tunnels. They had fun and forgot about the dog. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily are children who like to play together. But today they disagree about what to play. Tom wants to play with cars and Lily wants to play with dolls. + +"No, cars are better!" Tom says. + +"No, dolls are better!" Lily says. + +They both get angry and bitter. They do not want to share or take turns. They start to yell and cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the toys on the floor and the children with sad faces. + +"Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +"Tom won't play with dolls!" Lily says. + +"Lily won't play with cars!" Tom says. + +Mom sighs and sits down with them. She hugs them and says, "You are both good children, but you need to learn to play nicely. Sometimes you can play what you want, and sometimes you can play what your friend wants. That is how you show respect and kindness. Can you try to do that?" + +Tom and Lily look at each other and nod. They say sorry and hug each other. They decide to play with both cars and dolls. They have fun and laugh. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. I'm proud of you." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But sometimes they fight. They fight over who gets the bigger piece of cake, who gets to sit on the couch, and who gets to choose the TV show. + +One day, their mom makes spaghetti for lunch. She puts two plates on the table and tells the boys to eat. Tim and Sam run to the table and look at the plates. They see that one plate has more spaghetti than the other. They both want the bigger plate. + +"I want the bigger plate!" Tim says. + +"No, I want the bigger plate!" Sam says. + +They start to fight. They pull and push and yell. Their mom hears them and comes back to the kitchen. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting, boys!" she says. "You are both smart. You can share the spaghetti. You can take turns. Or you can count the noodles and split them evenly. There are many ways to solve this problem without fighting." + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry for making their mom angry. They also feel hungry. They decide to listen to their mom. They stop fighting and start sharing. They take turns to eat from the bigger plate. They count the noodles and split them evenly. They say sorry to each other and to their mom. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She is proud of them. She says they are smart and kind. She gives them each a glass of milk and a cookie. They eat and drink and talk. They are happy. They like spaghetti and they love their mom. +Tom was a boy who liked to eat olives. He liked them so much that he would sneak into the kitchen and take them from the jar. One day, he took too many olives and ate them all at once. He did not know that olives have pits inside them, and he did not chew them well. + +Soon, he felt a pain in his tummy. He felt sick and wanted to cry. He ran to his mom and told her what he did. His mom was not happy. She said, "Tom, you should not eat so many olives. And you should always chew them well. The pits are hard and rough. They can hurt your tummy and make you suffer." + +She gave him a glass of water and a hug. She said, "I hope you learned your lesson. Next time, be careful with what you eat. And share your olives with others. They are good for you, but only in small amounts." Tom nodded and said he was sorry. He drank the water and felt a little better. He decided he would not eat so many olives again. He also decided he would share them with his sister, who liked them too. He hoped she would not suffer like he did. +Tommy and his mom went to the park. Tommy liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to see the dogs that other people brought. He wanted to have a dog of his own, but his mom said no. She said dogs were too much work and they had no space in their small apartment. + +One day, Tommy saw a big, fluffy dog at the park. He ran to it and tried to pet it. But the dog did not like that. The dog barked and growled at Tommy. It showed its teeth and snapped at his hand. Tommy was scared and ran back to his mom. He cried and said, "Mommy, the dog was mean to me!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. That dog was not friendly. It was uncomfortable with strangers. You should always ask the owner before you touch a dog. Some dogs are nice, but some dogs are not. They might act angry or scared if you bother them." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will ask next time. But can we please get a dog someday? A nice dog that likes me and plays with me?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Maybe someday, Tommy. But for now, let's enjoy the park. Do you want to go on the swings again?" + +Tommy wiped his tears and said, "Yes, Mommy. I like the swings. They make me happy." He and his mom walked to the swings and had fun. Tommy forgot about the mean dog and hoped to see a nice dog next time. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy trucks in the garden. They liked to load the trucks with dirt, leaves and rocks and drive them around. Sometimes they pretended to be builders, farmers or explorers. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big load of dirt. I can make a hill with it," Tom said, dumping his truck on the ground. + +"That's nice, Tom, but I have a better load. I have juice in my truck. I can drink it when I am thirsty," Lily said, showing him her truck with a bottle of juice inside. + +"Juice? That's not a good load. That's a drink. You can't build anything with juice," Tom said, shaking his head. + +"Yes, I can. I can build a juice fountain. Watch this," Lily said, tipping her truck over and letting the juice spill out. + +The juice splashed on the grass, the dirt and the rocks. It also splashed on Tom, who was not happy. + +"Hey, stop that! You are making a mess. And you are wasting juice. Juice is for drinking, not for playing," Tom said, wiping his face. + +"Sorry, Tom. I was just having fun. Do you want some juice? I have some left," Lily said, offering him the bottle. + +"OK, thank you. But next time, don't load your truck with juice. Load it with something else," Tom said, taking a sip. + +"Like what?" Lily asked. + +"Like... like... cookies. Cookies are a good load. You can eat them and share them and they are yummy," Tom said, smiling. + +"OK, cookies sound good. Let's go and ask Mom if we can have some cookies. And then we can load our trucks with them and drive them fast," Lily said, nodding. + +"OK, let's go. But be careful. Don't spill the juice or the cookies. We don't want to make more mess," Tom said, holding his truck. + +"OK, I will be careful. Come on, Tom, let's go fast," Lily said, holding her truck. + +They ran to the house, holding their trucks and their juice. They were happy and hungry. They liked to play with their trucks and they liked to load them with different things. But they liked to drink juice and eat cookies more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a journal. It was her favorite thing. Lily liked to match things in her journal. She would draw a red apple, and then find a red crayon to match it. She would draw a blue sky, and then find a blue toy to match it. + +One day, Lily felt uncomfortable. She could not find her journal. She looked under her bed, but it was not there. She looked in the toy box, but it was not there. She asked her mom, "Mom, have you seen my journal?" Her mom said, "I have not seen it, but let's look together." + +Lily and her mom looked everywhere. They finally found the journal under a big pillow. Lily was so happy! She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mom!" Now Lily could match things in her journal again. She felt comfortable and happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. Tom had a big trunk. He loved to fill it with toys and pretty things. Tom lived in a big house with his little dog, Max. + +One day, Max saw the trunk open. He went inside and started to play with the toys. Tom came into the room and saw Max. "Max, do you remember not to play with my things?" Tom asked. Max looked sad and said, "Yes, I remember." + +From that day on, Max never played with Tom's trunk again. Instead, they played together with Max's toys. They had so much fun and were very happy. And Tom always remembered to close his trunk, so Max wouldn't be tempted to play with it. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big melon in his yard. He was so happy because he loved to eat melons. He picked it up and took it to his house. Tim put the melon on the table and went to bed. + +In the morning, Tim woke up and saw that the melon was still on the table. He wanted to eat it, but he saw that it had a bad spot. Tim was sad because he could not eat the melon now. + +Tim's mom saw him feeling sad and had an idea. She took the bad melon and cut out the bad spot. She gave Tim the good part of the melon to eat. Tim was happy again and enjoyed his yummy melon. +One day, a big lion went to the park. He saw a slide and wanted to play. He roared, "I want to go on the slide!" All the kids at the park were scared of the lion's roar and ran away. + +A little girl named Lucy was brave. She walked up to the lion and said, "You can't roar like that. It scares everyone away!" The lion felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to play on the slide." + +Lucy had an idea. She told the lion, "Let's clean the slide first. It's disgusting!" The lion agreed, and they cleaned the slide together. After that, the lion and Lucy played on the slide without scaring anyone. They had lots of fun and became good friends. +One day, a girl named Lily and her mom were in their calm house. Lily wanted to make a pretty picture for her mom. She found some paper and crayons. Lily drew a big sun, a tree, and a happy face. She wanted to cut the paper into a nice shape. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I use the scissors, please?" Her mom urged, "Yes, but be very careful. Scissors can be sharp." Lily took the scissors and started to cut the paper slowly. She made a big heart shape around her drawing. + +When she was done, Lily gave the heart to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "I love it! Thank you, Lily!" They put the pretty picture on the fridge for everyone to see. +One day, a happy dog named Max went to the park with his friend, a little girl named Lily. They were excited because they were going to play with a new ball. When they arrived at the park, they saw many kids playing and having fun. + +Lily threw the ball and Max ran to catch it. Max was fast and caught the ball in his mouth. He brought it back to Lily and she took it with her hand. They played catch for a long time and laughed a lot. + +After playing, Max and Lily were tired but very happy. They sat under a big tree and ate some yummy snacks. Then, they went home with big smiles on their faces. They had the best day ever at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big crab who lived by the sea. The crab liked to protect his friends from the tide. He was a good crab and always helped his friends. One day, a small fish came to the crab and asked for help. The fish was scared of the tide. + +The crab wanted to help the fish, so they made a plan. The crab would hold the fish in his claws and keep the fish safe from the tide. They waited for the tide to come in. The crab was strong and the fish felt good. + +But then, a big wave came. The wave was too strong for the crab. He tried to protect the fish, but he could not. The tide took the fish away. The crab was very sad. He could not save his friend. The crab learned that he could not always protect his friends from the tide. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to search for things. One day, he wanted to find his favorite book. He knew it was on the bookshelf in his room. Tim felt excited to read his book. + +Tim went to his room and started to search the bookshelf. He looked up, down, and all around. There were so many books, but he could not find his favorite one. Tim started to feel uncomfortable. He did not like not finding his book. + +Just then, Tim's mom came into the room. She saw how uncomfortable he was. She helped him search the bookshelf. Together, they found Tim's favorite book! Tim was so happy. He sat down with his mom and they read the book together. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a big request for his mom. He wanted to wake up early to see the sun rise. His mom said yes and promised to wake him up. + +The next morning, Tim's mom woke him up. They went outside and saw the beautiful sun. It was big and bright. Tim felt happy and excited. His mom was proud of his intelligent idea. + +From that day on, Tim and his mom would wake up early to see the sun rise. They always remembered the day when Tim made his special request. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball who loved to dance. Every day, the ball would bounce up and down and spin around. All the other toys would watch and clap their hands. They were envious of the big red ball because they wanted to dance too. + +One day, a funny toy with a long nose came to play. The toy's name was Nosey. Nosey saw the big red ball dancing and wanted to join. Nosey tried to dance, but it was hard with such a long nose. Every time Nosey tried to spin, the nose would get in the way. + +The big red ball saw Nosey trying to dance and had an idea. The ball asked all the other toys to join hands and dance in a circle around Nosey. Nosey stood in the middle and held the nose up high. As the toys danced around Nosey, they all laughed and had fun. Nosey was so happy to be part of the dance, and the other toys were happy too. From that day on, they all danced together, and no one was envious anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy cars. One day, he went to the park with his friend, Sam. They both took their toy cars with them to play together. + +At the park, Tim and Sam found a big switch on the ground. They didn't know what it did. Tim said, "Let's keep it a secret and find out what it does later." Sam agreed and they kept playing with their cars. + +Soon, they started to race their cars. Tim won the first race, and Sam won the second race. They wanted to make sure everything was fair. So they decided to race one more time. Just before the race, Tim said, "I know! Let's use the switch in our race!" They put the switch on the ground and raced their cars over it. The switch made a fun sound when the cars went over it. They laughed and played, and in the end, they both agreed that their day at the park was very fair and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Mark. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Mark found a big, empty frame in the yard. It was a sunny day, and Mark thought it would be fun to play with the frame. + +Mark called his friends, a cat and a bird, to come and see the frame. They all took turns jumping through the frame, and they laughed as they played. The cat was very fast, and the bird could fly high. Mark was good at jumping, and he was proud of his big jumps. + +As the sun began to set, Mark and his friends were tired from playing. They decided to take the frame to Mark's house, where they could play with it again the next day. They all worked together to carry the frame, and when they were done, they said goodnight to each other. Mark went inside his house, happy to have had such a fun day with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures. One day, she drew a crazy picture of a big, silly monster. Lily showed the picture to her friends, and they all laughed. + +That night, when it was time to sleep, Lily heard a strange noise. It sounded like the big, silly monster from her picture! She was scared and ran to her mommy and daddy. They told her it was just a dream and to go back to sleep. + +The next day, Lily and her friends decided to draw a new picture. This time, they drew a happy, friendly monster that could chase away the crazy monster. They showed the picture to their parents, and everyone smiled. That night, Lily slept well, knowing the happy monster was there to protect her. +One day, a tall boy named Tom went to the store with his mom. He wanted to buy some yogurt. There were many colors of yogurt. There was red, blue, and yellow. Tom wanted the red yogurt. + +His mom said, "No, you should get the blue yogurt." Tom and his mom did not agree. They disagreed. Tom was sad because he wanted the red yogurt. + +In the end, his mom let him have the red yogurt. Tom was very happy. They went home, and Tom ate his red yogurt with a big smile on his face. The tall boy and his mom were happy together. +Once upon a time, in a wide forest, there lived a little rabbit named Remy. Remy was a very frightened rabbit. He was scared of everything. One day, Remy was hopping through the forest when he met a big bear named Benny. + +Benny said, "Remy, why are you so frightened? The forest is a nice place!" Remy replied, "I am scared of the noises and the big animals." Benny smiled and said, "I can help you be brave. Just follow my orders and stay close to me." + +So, Remy followed Benny's orders. They played together, and Benny showed Remy that there was nothing to be scared of in the forest. Remy started to feel braver and happier. Soon, Remy was not frightened anymore. + +Remy thanked Benny for helping him be brave. They became best friends and played in the wide forest every day. And the moral of the story is: sometimes, we just need a friend to help us face our fears and be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to jump and play with his friends. One day, while playing with his friends, Hoppy saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. + +Hoppy had an idea. He wanted to catch the cloud and show it to his friends. So, Hoppy jumped and jumped, trying to reach the cloud. But the cloud was too high for Hoppy to catch. + +His friends saw Hoppy trying to catch the cloud and they wanted to help. They all jumped together, but the cloud was still too high. Hoppy and his friends laughed and decided to play a new game instead. They knew they couldn't catch the cloud, but they had fun trying. +One day, a fat cat named Sam went outside to play. Sam liked to stretch in the sun. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Sam was excited to find a file near the tree. He thought it was a toy. + +Sam picked up the file with his teeth and started to play. He threw the file up in the air and tried to catch it. The file was heavy, but Sam was strong. He played with the file for a long time. + +After playing, Sam was tired. He went back to his house and took a nap. He dreamed about playing with the file again. When Sam woke up, he stretched and smiled. He was happy to have a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy goat. The goat lived on a small farm. The goat loved to move and play all day. + +One day, the hairy goat saw a big hill. The goat wanted to move to the top of the hill. So, the goat started to climb. It was hard, but the goat did not give up. + +When the hairy goat got to the top of the hill, it was very happy. The goat could see the whole farm from up there. The goat danced and jumped on the hill. Then, the goat went back down to the farm to tell its friends about the fun adventure. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play. She saw a lot of pretty blue stones on the ground. Mia wanted to gather all the blue stones to show her mom. So, she started to pick them up one by one. + +Mia found a modern toy truck near the blue stones. The toy truck was red and shiny. Mia had an idea. She put all the blue stones in the toy truck. It was easier to carry them this way. + +Mia took the toy truck with the blue stones to her mom. Her mom was very happy to see the beautiful blue stones. They both played with the modern toy truck and the blue stones for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to play pretend. One day, Lucy found a big chest in her room. She was very excited to see what was inside. + +Lucy opened the chest and found many fun things. There were hats, dresses, and even a toy sword. She put on a hat and a dress, then picked up the sword. She pretended to be a brave knight. Lucy said, "I will save everyone from the bad dragon!" + +Her little brother, Tom, came into the room. He saw Lucy playing and wanted to join. Tom put on a hat too and grabbed a toy shield. They both pretended to fight the bad dragon together. They had lots of fun and played all day long. +Once upon a time, in a big orange palace, there lived a kind queen. She ruled her land with love and care. The people in her land were happy and always helped each other. + +One day, a small boy came to the queen. He wanted to reach the top of a tall tree to get some yummy fruit. But he was too small to reach it. The queen saw the boy needed help. + +The queen asked her people to help the boy. They all worked together and helped the boy reach the fruit. The boy was happy and thanked everyone. + +The people in the land learned that when they help each other, they can do anything. The queen was proud of her people and they all lived happily together in the big orange palace. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his round ball. Every day, Spot would run and jump to catch the ball. + +One day, Spot saw a sign near his home. The sign had a big red line on it. Spot did not know what the sign meant, but he wanted to play near it. So, he took his round ball and ran to the sign. + +Spot played by the sign all day. But then, the round ball rolled far away from the sign. Spot ran after it, but he did not see the big hole in the ground. Spot fell into the hole and could not get out. He was very sad and scared. Spot never played by the sign again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to run and play in the sun. One day, Spot saw a big red ball. He began to wonder who the ball belonged to. + +Spot took the ball to his best friend, a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very nice and full of love. Fluffy told Spot that the ball belonged to a bad, mean dog who lived down the street. + +Spot and Fluffy decided to keep the ball and play with it together. They had so much fun and love for each other. The bad dog never got the ball back, and Spot and Fluffy were happy playing with their new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play near the hedge in her yard. One sunny day, Kitty went to her favorite hedge to play. + +As Kitty played, she heard a sound. It was a small, shy bird named Birdie. Birdie was hiding in the hedge. Kitty and Birdie looked at each other, both feeling shy. + +Kitty said "hi" to Birdie, and Birdie said "hi" back. They started to play together by the hedge. Soon, they became best friends. And that's how shy Kitty and shy Birdie met and became friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had many roots. One day, a small boy named Tim saw the tree. Tim wanted to play with the roots. + +Tim went to the tree and tried to grab a root. He pulled and pulled, but the root did not move. Tim's friend, Sue, saw him. Sue was envious of Tim's fun. She wanted to play with the roots too. + +Sue and Tim tried to grab the roots together. They pulled and pulled. The tree shook a little, but the roots stayed. Tim and Sue laughed and played. They were happy to play with the tree roots. +Once upon a time, there was a charming cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with a ball and run fast. One day, Fluffy saw a photo of a big tree. Fluffy wanted to find the tree and play there. + +Fluffy started to rush to find the tree. He looked everywhere. He looked in the park, behind the house, and near the pond. He saw many trees, but not the big tree from the photo. + +Finally, Fluffy found the big tree. He was so happy! He played with his ball near the tree all day long. Fluffy had a great time at the big tree and made new friends. +One day, a boy named Tim found some hard clay in his yard. He was very happy and wanted to play with it. He showed it to his friend, Sam. Sam said, "Let's bury the clay in the ground and see what happens!" + +They dug a hole and put the clay in it. They covered it with dirt and waited. Days went by, and they forgot about the clay. One day, they saw a big crack in the ground where they buried the clay. The ground was very hard. + +Tim and Sam tried to dig up the clay, but it was too hard. They asked for help, but no one could get it out. The clay stayed in the ground forever, and the boys were sad. They learned that if you bury something, you might not get it back. +One day, a big dog named Max found a huge rubber ball. He loved to play with balls. Max wanted to show his friend, Sam the cat, his new toy. + +Max went to Sam's house and said, "Sam, look at my huge rubber ball!" Sam looked at the ball and said, "Wow, that's a big ball! Can I play too?" Max nodded and they started to play. + +As they played, they saw a big tree with a low branch. Max had an idea. He told Sam, "Let's see who can bow and roll the ball under the branch." They took turns trying. At last, Sam was able to bow and roll the ball under the branch. Max clapped and said, "Good job, Sam!" They played until the sun went down, happy with their fun day. +One day, a wise cat and a wise dog had a tea party. They sat and talked while they drank their tea. The wise cat liked her tea hot, but the wise dog liked his tea cold. They both liked to fold their napkins in fun shapes. + +Soon, they started to argue about who could fold the best napkin. The wise cat folded her napkin into a fish. The wise dog folded his napkin into a bone. They both thought their napkin was the best. + +The wise cat and the wise dog asked their friend, a wise bird, to pick the best napkin. The wise bird thought hard. She did not want her friends to be sad. The wise bird had an idea. She said, "Both napkins are great! Let's put them together and make a fun game." + +The wise cat and the wise dog liked this idea. They stopped arguing and played the fun game with their folded napkins. They had a great time at their tea party and learned that it was more fun to play together than to argue. +Once upon a time, there was a wise cat named Tom. He was very good at playing games. One day, he met a little boy named Sam. Sam wanted to play a game with Tom, so he asked, "Will you play with me?" + +Tom replied, "Yes, I will play with you!" They played a fun game of catch. Tom was a great player. He could catch the ball every time Sam threw it. + +After playing for a while, Sam asked Tom, "How are you so wise and good at playing?" Tom replied, "I practice every day and listen to my friends." Sam was happy to play with Tom and learn from him. They played together every day and became the best of friends. +One day, a smooth rock named Rocky lived by a big tree. Rocky had many friends. They would play and have fun together. But there was a mean bird named Tease that lived in the tree. Tease would always tease Rocky and his friends. + +One day, Tease said to Rocky, "You are just a rock. You can't fly like me!" Rocky felt sad. Rocky's friend, a little plant named Oxygen, heard Tease. Oxygen said, "Don't listen to Tease. You are a good rock and a good friend." + +Rocky and Oxygen had an idea. They asked their friends to help them. They all worked together to make a big swing. Rocky sat on the swing, and his friends pushed him. Rocky went up, up, up into the sky! + +Tease saw Rocky and was very surprised. "Wow! You are flying!" said Tease. Rocky smiled and said, "Yes, I can fly with the help of my friends." Tease felt bad for teasing Rocky. Tease said, "I am sorry, Rocky. Can we be friends too?" + +From that day on, Tease, Rocky, and all their friends played together. They had lots of fun, and no one teased anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a cool toy car. He loved to play with it all day. One day, Tim saw a big box. His mom said, "Keep the box safe, and you will get a reward." + +Tim wanted the reward. But his friend, Sam, came to play. Sam saw the cool toy car and wanted to play too. Tim said, "No, I need to keep the box safe." Sam was sad and went away. + +Later, Tim's mom came back. She saw that Tim kept the box safe. She gave him a reward, but Tim was not happy. He had no one to play with. The moral of the story is, sometimes, it's more important to be a good friend than to get a reward. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to go on a picnic with her mom, dad, and dog. She had a big bag to pack. She put in a wet towel to clean their hands. She also put in some tasty peanuts to eat. + +On the picnic day, the sun was shining bright. Lily's dog, Spot, was very happy. They found a nice spot under a big tree. Lily said, "Mom, can I have some peanuts, please?" Her mom gave her a small bowl of peanuts. + +Lily shared the peanuts with her family and Spot. They all enjoyed the yummy snack. After eating, they played a fun game of catch. When they were done, Lily used the wet towel to clean everyone's hands. They all had a great day at the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box full of amazing toys. His favorite toy was a colorful cube. Tim loved to play with his cube all day long. + +One day, Tim's best friend, Sue, came over to play. Tim showed Sue his amazing cube. They took turns playing with it. They made a promise to always share the cube and play together. + +From that day on, Tim and Sue played with the amazing cube every time they met. They kept their promise to share and always had fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant sun in the sky. It made everything bright and warm. In a little garden, there was a small avocado tree. It grew under the sun's light. + +One day, a big wind came. The avocado tree was scared. The wind tried to take the avocado away. But, the tree had a friend, a nice wrap. The wrap was soft and strong. + +The wrap hugged the avocado tight. It did not let the wind take the avocado away. The avocado was safe and happy. The wrap and the avocado stayed friends forever. They lived under the brilliant sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big hammer that he loved to play with. One day, he saw a tall tree and wanted to stand on top of it. Tim thought his hammer could help him get to the top. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Do you think it's fine for me to use my hammer to climb the tree?" Sam said, "I don't know, Tim. It could be bad. Be careful!" But Tim didn't listen to Sam and used his hammer to hit the tree. + +The tree began to shake and fall. Tim was scared and ran away. The tree fell on Tim's house, and it broke. Tim felt sad and cried. He wished he had listened to Sam. The moral of the story is: always listen to your friends when they warn you about something. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. His ball was a big red circle. Spot would run and jump to catch the circle in the air. + +One day, Spot's friend, a nice bird named Blue, came to play. Blue wanted to help deliver the circle. Spot would throw the circle high, and Blue would fly to catch it. But Blue was too small and got frustrated. Spot saw that Blue was sad. + +Spot had an idea. He found a smaller circle for Blue. Blue tried again to deliver the circle. This time, Blue could catch it! Spot and Blue played all day, happy to share their fun game. +One day, a little bird named Tim was feeling sad. He saw other birds flying high in the sky and he was jealous. He wanted to fly high too, but he was scared of the wind. Tim's friend, Bee, saw him and wanted to help. + +Bee said to Tim, "Don't be scared of the wind! It can help you fly high. I will encourage you!" Tim looked at Bee and felt better. He wanted to try and fly high. + +Together, Tim and Bee went to the top of a big hill. The wind was strong. Tim was scared, but Bee said, "You can do it, Tim!" Tim took a deep breath and jumped. The wind helped him fly high in the sky. Tim was happy, and he was not jealous anymore. He thanked Bee for encouraging him, and they played in the sky all day. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to play at the park. She saw a small cat with a clear bell on its collar. The cat looked sad and lost. Lucy wanted to help the cat, so she gave it a big hug. + +As Lucy hugged the cat, she heard a sound. It was a woman calling for the cat. The woman looked worried and walked around the park. Lucy knew she had to help the woman find her cat. + +Lucy walked up to the woman with the cat in her arms. When the woman saw her cat, she was very happy. She thanked Lucy and gave her a big hug. The cat was happy to be back with its owner, and Lucy felt good for helping them. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a hanger in his room. The hanger was unknown to him. He did not know where it came from. Tim decided to play with the hanger. + +He tried to split the hanger into two parts. But the hanger was too strong. Tim called his big sister, Sue, to help him. Sue was very good at splitting things. + +Sue came into the room and helped Tim split the hanger. They were happy to see it in two parts. Tim and Sue played with the hanger parts all day. They had a lot of fun with their new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a warm little house. In the house lived a girl named Hope and her dog, Patient. They were very good friends. One day, they went for a walk in the park. + +While walking, they met a big, mean dog. The mean dog growled at Hope and Patient. Hope said, "Please don't hurt us, we just want to play." But the mean dog did not want to be friends. + +Hope and Patient tried to run away, but the mean dog chased them. They ran and ran, but the mean dog was too fast. In the end, the mean dog caught them and they were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. The brown dog liked to play outside. One day, the brown dog was very hungry. + +The brown dog's mom put a dish on the ground. In the dish, there was yummy food. The brown dog was happy to see the dish. + +The brown dog ate the food from the dish. After eating, the brown dog was not hungry anymore. The brown dog went outside to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She had a big, red ball. Lily loved to play with her ball in the park. One day, while she was playing, the ball got a little tear. The ball started to leak air. + +Lily was sad to see her ball leak. She wanted to fix the tear. She thought of her friend, Tom. Tom was good at fixing things. Lily took her ball to Tom's house. She asked Tom to help her fix the leak. + +Tom looked at the tear and said he could fix it. He got some tape and put it on the tear. The leak stopped. Lily was so happy. She thanked Tom and they both played with the ball in the park. +Once upon a time, in a sweet land, there lived a kind bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop and play with his friends. They liked to play in the sun and eat sweet carrots from the garden. + +One day, Bob met a new friend named Tim. Tim was a little bird who loved to sing. Bob wanted to show Tim his sweet land. So, they went on a fun walk together. They saw pretty flowers, green trees, and a big blue pond. + +At the end of the day, Bob and Tim sat by the pond. They watched the sun go down and the sky turn pink. They were happy in their sweet land. And from that day on, Bob and Tim were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small hole, there lived a mole. The mole was very stubborn. He did not like to listen to others. One day, he wanted to lift a big rock. + +A wise old owl saw the mole and said, "Little mole, that rock is too big for you to lift. Let me help you." But the stubborn mole did not listen. He said, "No, I can do it by myself." + +The mole tried and tried, but he could not lift the rock. He felt sad and tired. The owl came back and said, "Little mole, if you let me help you, we can lift the rock together." The mole agreed, and together, they lifted the rock. + +From that day on, the mole learned to listen and ask for help when he needed it. The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help and work together. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a thoughtful raven. The +Once upon a time, there was a cute little frog. The frog lived near a small pool. Every day, the frog would jump and play around the pool. It loved to splash and make big waves. + +One day, the frog found a big rock near the pool. The frog climbed on top of the rock and began to rock back and forth. It was so much fun! The frog rocked faster and faster, laughing and enjoying the ride. + +Soon, other little animals came to watch the frog rock on the rock. They all thought it was so much fun. They took turns rocking on the rock too. The cute frog and its new friends played and rocked by the pool all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little mole went out to play. He wanted to observe the world around him. As he walked, he saw a big hill. He wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +As the mole started to climb, he slipped and fell. He felt embarrassed because a bird saw him fall. The bird laughed at the mole. The mole was sad and wanted to hide, but he still wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. + +The mole tried again and again to climb the hill. Each time he fell, he felt more embarrassed. But he did not give up. Finally, he made it to the top of the hill. He was so happy! The mole saw a beautiful field with many flowers on the other side. The bird that laughed at him came to say sorry. They became friends and played together in the field. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a young tiger named Tim. Tim loved to slide down the hills on his belly. He would run fast and then slide down, laughing all the way. All the animals in the forest would watch Tim and smile. + +One day, a wise old owl named Olly saw Tim sliding down a hill. Olly was a serious owl and wanted to teach Tim a lesson. So, Olly said to Tim, "Why don't you help others instead of just sliding all day?" Tim thought about it and decided to give it a try. + +The next day, Tim helped a little bird build its nest, and he helped a squirrel find nuts. All the animals were very happy with Tim's help. Tim felt good about helping others and still had time to slide down the hills. From that day on, Tim learned that it's important to have fun but also help others when they need it. And all the animals in the forest loved Tim even more. +Once upon a time, there was a big lab in a small town. In this lab, there were many impressive things. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the lab. He wanted to see the impressive things too. + +In the lab, Tim saw a big truck. The truck was there to load things. Tim wanted to help load the truck, but he was too small. He tried and tried, but he could not load the truck. Tim was sad. + +Then, Tim's friend, Sam, came to the lab. Sam saw Tim was sad. Sam had an idea. They could work together to load the truck. So, Tim and Sam helped each other to load the truck. They were very happy. The moral of the story is that we can do big things when we work together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a colorful helicopter. He loved to play with it outside. + +One day, Jack wore his colorful helicopter on top of his head. He waved at his mom and ran out the door. + +"Where are you going?" His mom said. + +"I'm going to fly!" said Jack, as he ran down the street. + +But when he got outside, Jack saw that his path was blocked by a tall, fierce lion. Jack was scared and tried to go back inside, but the lion wouldn't let him pass. + +"Ahh!" shouted Jack. He was so scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Jack thought of a plan. He took off his colorful helicopter and threw it gently at the lion. The lion was surprised and backed away. Now Jack was free to go on his journey. + +Jack had learned a lesson on that day - never give up! +Once upon a time there was a tall mechanic. He was very good at fixing things. He worked in a big, busy garage. + +One day, a car drove in with a funny noise. The tall mechanic listened carefully. He needed to fix this car. He looked under the bonnet and soon he knew what was wrong. + +The tall mechanic got some tools and fixed the car. The car worked well again. But then he shut the bonnet. The noise was back! He opened the bonnet and looked inside again. He fixed it again and shut the bonnet. No noise! + +The car drove away and the tall mechanic was happy. He could help people with his special skills. +Once there was a little girl. She was a very good girl. She loved going for walks outside. One day, when the little girl was walking, she heard the wind. She looked up and saw the wind pushing the clouds around. It was very beautiful. + +The little girl saw a door in the side of a hill. She was curious and wanted to open it. She turned the knob and the door opened. When the door opened, a strong wind came out. The little girl was so happy to feel the wind on her face. + +The little girl closed the door and the wind was gone. She wanted to feel the wind again, so she opened it one more time. This time, the wind was even better! The little girl laughed and spun around in the wind. It felt so good. + +Finally, the little girl closed the door again and said goodbye to the wind. She was happy that she opened the door and felt the good wind on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to build something special. She got out her tools and began to build. She worked hard and slow. After a long time, she had built a hat. It was the most beautiful hat she had ever seen! She put on the hat and went outside. Everyone was amazed by how special the hat was. They wanted to build hats too! So the little girl taught them how to build. Together, they built hats for everyone in the village. The little girl was so happy! Building hats was so much fun. +Once there was a monster who was very tired. He wanted to take a nap, but he had nowhere to rest. Suddenly, he saw a perfect spot on the ground. It was just the right size for a nap. + +So, the monster curled up in the perfect spot and drifted off to sleep. He snored and snoozed and soon he felt renewed and refreshed. All his energy had come back and he was ready to take on the world - or at least the rest of the day. + +The moral of this story is that a nap can make you feel perfect. +Once upon a time there was a persistant girl named Mary. She watched a lot of television and loved her favorite shows. One day she saw a special show about a princess in distress that needed to be rescued. + +Mary was so excited that she decided right away to try and rescue the princess. She was very determined and she was sure that she could do it. + +So she packed her bag and off she went to find the princess. She searched and searched, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't find the princess. + +Finally after days and nights of searching, she was getting tired and sleepy. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep deep in the forest and was soon deep in dream. + +The next morning, Mary awoke to find that she had overslept and was late for school! She hadn't even been able to rescue the princess. + +Mary was very sad and upset that she hadn't been able to rescue the princess. Even though she was persistent, she just hadn't been able to fulfill her dreams and rescue the princess. +Once upon a time there was a Human who wanted to change the world. He knew that something had to be done, but he needed help. + +So he searched around looking for people who wanted to make a difference too. One day he spotted a little girl in a park, so he decided to talk to her. + +He asked, “Would you like to change the world?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Yes! I want to help!†+ +The Human was so happy to find someone to join him in his mission to make the world a better place. + +He explained to her, “We need to look for all the available resources that we can use to reach our goals.†+ +The little girl nodded and said, “Let’s do this!†+ +So the Human and the little girl began their search. But little did they know that their mission would be a difficult one. + +Still, they held on to the hope that one day their hard work and dedication would pay off and the world as we know it would finally change for the better. +Max was playing basketball outside. He dribbled the basketball and shot from the 3-point line. Every time he shot, he missed. But he kept trying! After a while, he got tired. He put the basketball down and started to tear up. His eyes filled with tears and his face was red. He didn't want to play anymore. + +Just then, his mom came outside with a towel. She leaned down and wiped the tears away. Then she gave him a hug and said, "It's okay. We can clean the basketball and try again tomorrow." Max nodded and smiled. + +Then they cleaned the basketball together. They wiped the dirt off and put it away. Max couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a little girl. She was 3 years old and was very excited every day. One day her mommy told her they were going on a special trip. She was so happy and couldn't wait to go. + +When they got to the store, her mommy said she needed to order some medicine. She gave the man behind the counter the order. He gave her the medicine, but it wasn't in the original box. + +Her mommy said it was the right medicine, but the wrong box. She asked the man if he had the medicine in the original box. He went back to look, and soon enough he came back with the medicine in the original box. + +The little girl was so happy to see the original box. She smiled and said, "Thank you!" Her mommy took the medicine and they went home. She was very excited to tell her daddy about their special trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to sail. +So she found a boat and hopped inside. She was so brave! +The girl was careful not to rock the boat too much, so she didn’t make her stomach feel funny. +She sailed across the lake, waving to the ducks and the turtles. +At the other side of the lake, the girl saw a secret cave. She wanted to explore it, so she jumped out and carefully walked inside. +It was so exciting! The girl looked around the cave, wondering what she would find. She stumbled across a chest filled with treasure. + +She was so happy! She carefully opened the chest and collected the treasure. Then she hopped back in the boat, sailed back across the lake and shared her special treasure with her family. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Annie who wasn't very happy. Every day she had to sleep in a bed that was too hard. Annie wished so much for a softer bed but she knew it was only a dream. She would imagine what it would be like to sleep in a bed that was nice and soft. + +One night, a magical thing happened. While Annie was asleep, a fairy flew into her room. The fairy waved her wand and said some magical words. Suddenly, Annie's bed started to change. It became softer and comfier than ever before! Annie woke up in the morning feeling so happy. From then on, she could sleep better in her nice, soft bed. +One day, a small boy looked out the window. He saw something happen and he was excited! The sky was changing colors as the sun began to set. The boy ran outside with his dad and they looked at the pretty view. It was red and orange and yellow! + +Then it started to get dark. The wind got tougher, blowing their hair and clothes around. The boy hugged his dad, feeling scared. He wanted to go back inside the house. + +But his dad said it was alright and they stayed outside. They watched the stars appear in the night sky. It was breathtaking! + +Finally, the wind died down and the boy and his dad went back inside. The boy felt tired but happy that he had seen such a beautiful view. He was also proud that he was brave enough to stay outside even though the wind was tough. +One day, Jack was looking out the window and he saw a big bird in the sky. He watched it fly in the bright blue sky. He wondered where it was going. + +He ran to his parents and said, "Mommy, Daddy, did you see the bird?" + +His parents smiled and said, "Yes, Jack, that was a beautiful bird." + +Jack smiled and said, "Can I get a bird like that?" + +His parents laughed and said, "No, we don't think so. But, don't worry, you can find other things to do." + +Jack thought for a moment, then he saw the couch in the living room. It was a thin, blue couch. Jack asked, "Can I go play on the couch?" + +His parents said, "Sure, Jack! Have fun!" + +Jack ran to the couch and jumped on it. He was so happy, he was bouncing up and down. He wondered what else he could do on the couch. He tried to lie down, but it was too thin. So, he stayed sitting and just bounced around. He had so much fun! + +When he was done, he thanked his parents and said, "That was so much fun!" + +His parents smiled and said, "We are so glad you enjoyed it!" +One day, Joe was feeling bored and decided to tidy up his room. He opened his toy chest and was so surprised; it was so organized! Joe looked through his chest and saw lots of plastic toys. One of the plastic toys was talking to Joe, saying, "Hey Joe, don't ignore me, play with me!" + +But Joe was too busy tidying his toys and said he didn't have time to play. The plastic toy felt a bit sad and said, "But Joe, it's been so long since you've played with me." + +But, Joe ignored the toy and kept organizing his things. He neatly put away all his toys and even organized his books. When he was all done, Joe noticed the plastic toy. He looked at it and thought "I'm sorry I ignored you". Joe gave the toy a big hug and played with it for the rest of the afternoon. +Once there was a wealthy man who was known for being very mean and angry. He lived alone in a big house and the only thing he ever talked about was money. + +One day he was walking outside and he saw a little girl playing in the dust. He was so angry that he yelled at her for getting in his way and making a mess with the dust. The little girl was very scared and she ran away crying. + +The man didn't feel sorry for the little girl and thought he was right for what he did. But deep down inside he knew he was wrong. He didn't know how to forgive himself. + +The next day he went back outside and the little girl was not there. He wondered what happened to her and felt guilt for the way he had treated her. + +The man never saw or heard from the little girl ever again. He realized too late that he should have been more kind and forgiving but it was too late. He had a lot of money but he never found true happiness. +Jill saw the blueberry bush. She was so excited to see it. She had never seen one before. The blueberries looked so fine. She wanted to touch them. She reached out with her little hand and grabbed one blueberry. It was so soft. She was so happy! She put one in her mouth and it was so sweet! She grabbed more blueberries and put them in her little basket. She was so proud of herself. She had picked the best blueberries ever! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl who lived with her mom and dad. Her dad loved to play sports and the little girl often watched him practice. She noticed that her dad worked very hard and was determined to win the trophy. + +One day, the dad's team played in a very important game. They won and her dad was so proud he was given the trophy for the hardest worker! It made the little girl very happy and she hugged her dad. + +The next day, the little girl decided to take the trophy outside and play. She ran in the garden and part way round the house. Suddenly she slipped and fell on the trophy. The trophy was broken and her dad noticed that it was broken. He was very sad. + +The dad was also very angry. He looked at the little girl and his face was very harsh. The little girl felt scared. She was sorry and promised never to do it again. The dad slowly smiled and hugged her. He said that it was ok and that she was a brave, good girl. They both hugged and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very happy. She wanted to explore the world, so she opened the door and ventured outside. The landscape she saw was beautiful. She saw bright green trees, dark blue rivers and big mountains that stretched as far as she could see. She felt so happy that she could explore this amazing new place. + +The girl kept walking until she found a little red flower. She bent down and picked it up, and smiled as she looked around her. Everywhere she looked there were different kinds of plants, animals, hills and lakes. She ran around and laughed, feeling so connected to the wonderful landscape around her. + +The girl walked until she reached a hill in the distance. She climbed up and gazed around. The view was amazing, and the sun was shining brightly. She was so happy that she was able to explore this incredible place. + +She stayed there for a long time, until the sun began to set and she decided to go home. As she opened the door, she took a deep breath and smiled. She realized that she had had a wonderful adventure and she was glad she opened the door to explore the happy landscape. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible bear. He wanted to chop down a tree so he ordered an axe from a store. He was so excited when the package arrived! He opened it with big furry paws and saw his new axe. He held it with joy and walked to the nearest tree. He took a big swing and the axe chopped the tree down with ease! The bear cheered and took a big jump! The trees around cheered and clapped to celebrate the bear's incredible feat. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit called Fuzzy. Fuzzy wanted to go find some yummy carrots, but he didn't know where to look. He thought really hard and then remembered his friend, Billy. Billy was a friendly bear and Fuzzy knew he would help. + +So Fuzzy hopped off to go and find Billy. When he arrived, he called out "Billy! Can you help me please?". But instead of Billy, Fuzzy found the wolf. The wolf had a mean face and his voice was very bitter. + +The wolf said "You can't be here, little rabbit - you must turn around and go back where you came from!". Fuzzy didn't want to turn away, he wanted to keep looking for carrots. He was very brave, even though he was scared. + +Fuzzy thought hard, and then he shouted out "I will not turn around and go away! I will find carrots, with or without your help!". The wolf had never seen a rabbit so brave and he backed away slowly. + +Fuzzy hopped off down the path, looking for his friend Billy and the carrots. He didn't look back, as he was too busy searching. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a elderly man who wanted to take out his raft and go for a ride. He was about to go when he saw a little girl. She was hiding behind a tree. The elderly man asked her, "What are you hiding from, dear?" + +The girl slowly came out from behind the tree and said, "I'm trying to hide from a monster!" The elderly man giggled and smiled. He said, "Oh, don't be afraid. There are no monsters here. How about I take you for a ride on my raft?" + +The girl was surprised. She said, "Yes, please!" The elderly man took the girl on a ride in his raft. They floated through the river, looking at all kinds of animals and plants. The girl had so much fun. + +When it was time to get off the raft, the elderly man said, "Remember, if you ever feel scared again, try to hide in something that makes you feel safe and secure. That way, even if your monster is around, you can stay hidden." + +The girl smiled at the elderly man and thanked him for the ride. She ran off, ready to use her new hiding spot if the monster ever came back! +Timmy was out playing in his garden with his best friend, Molly. He liked to dig in the soil and feel it between his fingers. He decided to go digging one day and began to make a big mound of soil in one corner of the garden. Suddenly, the mound of soil revealed something dead and scary. Molly was so scared that she started to cry. But Timmy was curious, he wanted to know what was under there. + +He reached down and grabbed the dead creature, it was a big toad. He screamed and dropped it, it was so ugly! Molly ran off, but Timmy was still curious. He slowly picked the toad up again and stroked it gently. That's when things got really bad. + +The toad slowly started to move and opened its eyes! Timmy was so scared that he dropped the toad and ran away screaming. Unfortunately, the dead toad was now alive and hopping around the garden. Now Molly was super scared and ran home without Timmy. He was left all alone in the garden with the toad and he couldn't stop shaking. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She liked to swing on her swing every day. She would swing as high as she could until she felt like she was flying. +One day, Sue noticed something shiny and sparkling in the sky. As she swung higher and higher, she saw that it was a big spell! It was an impressive spell, glittering with all the colors of the rainbow. +Sue felt so excited that the spell was just for her. She waved her hands and shouted "Magic!" as she flew through the sky. The spell made her soar even higher, and when she landed, she felt as if she could do anything! +From that day on, Sue enjoyed her swing even more because she knew that the spell was still watching over her. +Once upon a time, there was a popular thing. All the kids liked it. One day, the kids dared each other to touch the popular thing. Nobody wanted to be the first one to do it, as they were all scared. Then one brave little boy, called Bob, stepped forward. Everyone held their breath as Bob carefully touched the popular thing. He smiled and all the kids cheered. Bob had been very brave and now they all were brave enough to touch the popular thing too. The end. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl, called Lucy. She loved to design things and she had a special box filled with pieces of coloured paper, glue, glitter and everything she needed to create. + +One day, Lucy decided to design something even bigger than before. She placed all the pieces of paper on the stage and began to glue them together. She wanted to make something really special, something that everybody would remember. + +Months went by and Lucy was almost finished with her design. One day, however, she found out that her biggest rival had also been working on a design for the stage. Lucy was very angry and decided to start remodelling her design to make it much better than the other one. + +The day of the show came and everyone applauded when Lucy's design was revealed. They loved her design and they were very impressed with her creativity and hard work. From that day forward, Lucy's curious and creative designs were recognisable. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Pete and Pam. Pete was always very curious, while Pam was a bit more conservative. One day, they decided to explore the nearby woods. + +As they walked, they came across a pond. They stood at the edge and looked into the clear waters. They noticed a small fish swimming close to the surface, so Pete decided to pick it up. As he reached for the fish, it slipped through his fingers, started to splash around, and finally settled in another part of the pond. + +Then Pam had an idea. She said "Let's stop and think before we act, instead of being ignorant and just doing whatever we want. If we're more careful and think more, we can avoid making mistakes". Pete put his thumb up in agreement and they both smiled. + +From then on, they reminded each other to stop and think before they acted. When they made mistakes, they corrected themselves, learned from them and moved on. + +Moral of the story: A little bit of thought can help us avoid making mistakes and help us settle the right way. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Pete who loved to play in the park. One day, he went to the park and saw an ugly apron laying in the dirt. Pete was curious so he picked up the apron and put it on. As soon as he put it on, his mom came over and saw him wearing the apron. She knew it wasn't his and didn't want him wearing it. She got angry and told Pete to take it off. But Pete refused. + +So Pete's mom got even more angry and yanked the apron off of Pete. She then grabbed the apron, picked Pete up, and carried them both all the way home. Once they got inside, Pete's mom said she was going to sack the apron. She took it to the garbage can and threw it away. + +Now Pete was upset, not just because he got in trouble, but also because he really liked the apron. He never saw it again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to explore. One day, Lucy went for a walk with her mommy to the grocery store. When they walked in the door of the store, Lucy’s eyes opened very wide in amazement at all the wonderful things she saw. Her mommy told her that this was a special place called a grocery store where people can buy food. + +Lucy started discovering all the wonderful things in there. She found colorful fruits and vegetables and fun snacks like chips and candy. She also saw that some of the things were very expensive. She asked her mommy why everything was so expensive, and her mommy told her it’s because they’re special and special things cost more money. + +Lucy and her mommy left the store with lots of groceries. Lucy was happy with her discoveries, but learned an important lesson that day. She learned that special things cost more money and that it’s important to be careful and make smart choices when spending. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Babe. She was a good and kind girl, but she was often sad. Whenever she was sad, her mommy would come to her and give her a big hug. + +One day, Babe wanted to make something for Mommy. She decided to make a special sauce for her. She added lots of love and care into it. She worked really hard on the sauce. + +When it was finished, Babe was very excited to show it to Mommy. She took it over to Mommy's house. But, when Mommy tasted it, she said it was bad! Babe was very sad, but she hugged Mommy anyway. + +Mommy noticed that her sauce was missing something. Suddenly, Babe remembered that she hadn't added any salt or pepper to the sauce! She smiled and quickly went back to make another sauce for Mommy. + +This time, Babe added the special ingredients to the sauce and it was delicious! Mommy smiled and hugged Babe tightly, telling her that it was the best sauce she had ever tasted. + +From that day on, Babe learned that love and care always make something special, but never forget the simple ingredients! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Mia. She enjoyed many foods. One day, she came across some pasta. Mia loved pasta and she asked her Mom if she could have some. + +But her Mom said, "No, Mia. Let's save it for later." + +Mia was sad, but she listened to her Mom. She felt a bit regretful. + +Days passed, and one day, Mia heard some exciting news. Tomorrow, a distant aunt was coming to visit her family. This aunt brought the most delicious pasta in the world. Mia was so excited, she couldn't wait. + +The following day, Mia welcomed her aunt. The aunt cooked a big bowl of the special pasta for Mia. Mia was so happy. + +Mia had a wonderful time with her aunt. But suddenly, she remembered the pasta from before. She remembered the regret of not eating it when she had the chance. + +Mia learned an important lesson that day. From then on, she never let regret take away her chances to enjoy something special. +Anna was playing with her pen when her mom came in. She asked Anna if she wanted to draw something. Anna was so excited and started writing on the paper. Her mom was impressed by the lines she was drawing. "These lines look so impressive, Anna," her mom said. She encouraged Anna to keep drawing. + +Anna wanted to draw more and she asked her mom for some new colors. Her mom gave her some colorful markers and Anna started to draw. She was having a lot of fun and making some beautiful pictures. + +As Anna was finishing the picture, her mom said, "Wow, Anna, that is so impressive!" Anna was very proud of her artwork. She smiled and continued to draw. + +Their bond was even stronger every time her mom encouraged her. She felt inspired to always draw new and beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who loved to grow things. She often planted flowers and trees in her garden every day. One day, she noticed that the traffic in her town was getting louder and louder. + +But this didn't stop Anna from taking care of her garden. She kept growing things and even made delicious food from some of them. As time went by, the traffic kept growing louder, but Anna's garden kept on growing despite it. + +One night, Anna heard a loud bang! It was late though, so she went to bed without investigating. The next morning, when she came out to tend to her garden, she realised too late that the loud bang had been a bad storm that had destroyed everything in her garden. + +The delicious food, the flowers, and the trees - all of them had been uprooted and tossed away by the strong winds and rains. Anna was sad and she cried, knowing that all her hard work had been undone in the storm. True, the traffic had grown louder and louder, but she hadn't known it was a warning of what was to come. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who loved her bell. Every morning she would take her bell outside and add it to a pile of other bells. The pile of bells was so large and so full of sound that it made the whole town cheerful. + +The young girl walked around the town and everyone greeted her with a cheerful smile. She was always so happy and inspired people with her positive attitude. + +One day an old woman stopped the girl and said, “My dear, why don’t you give some of your bells away? That way more people can be cheerful.†+ +The girl thought about it, and then took out two of her bells and gave them away to two children she had seen playing. The children were so delighted, and sang and danced in joy. + +The young girl learned that day that adding a little happiness, kindness, and generosity can make all the difference in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. Every day, they celebrated the things they loved. + +One day, the family was feeling very glad. To celebrate, they decided to buy a special ticket. It was called a tube and it was a special treat. + +When the tube arrived, the family was so excited! They found a seat on the tube and held on tight. And then, the tube began to go! It zoomed and whizzed and spun around and around. + +The family laughed and smiled as they rode the tube. They felt so glad to be together. The ride was the best celebration ever! +Once there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie had a problem. Every day she was supposed to do her laundry, but she never did it. + +Her mother called her over one day and said "Sophie, why don't you do your laundry like I asked you to?". + +Sophie looked ashamed and admitted, "Because it's hard and I'm not very good at it". + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's okay to make mistakes, but that doesn't mean you can't improve. Here, let me show you how to do it". + +Her mother took her hand and together they started doing Sophie's laundry. With patience and practice, Sophie got better and better at it. + +Pretty soon, Sophie was as fierce at doing her laundry as her mother. She realised that with hard work she could get better at anything - even things she found difficult. + +The moral of the story is that if we work hard and don't give up, we can improve. +John was a small boy, and he loved to roll. He could roll around for hours on the soft carpet of his living room floor. Today, he was rolling around the house, but he couldn't find anywhere to stop. He moved from room to room, looking for the perfect spot, but still nothing seemed right. Suddenly, he felt his foot slip, and he rolled helplessly down the stairs! He tumbled and bumped his way down the steps until he landed, with a thud, at the bottom. John felt helpless, lying there on the cold wooden floor. He began to cry, but no one was around to help him. Suddenly, he heard his mom's footsteps coming down the stairs. She scooped him up in her arms and gave him a big hug. She said to him, "It's ok, John. Let's go back upstairs so you can roll around some more." John smiled and hugged his mom. He was so happy to have a mom like her who would take care of him, even when he felt helpless. +Once there was a small boy. His name was Tom. He was only three years old. + +One day his mom gave him a cooler. It was red and it was full of goodies. Tom was so happy that he started to jump up and down. + +He took the cooler outside and showed it to all his friends. They were so impressed that Tom felt so cool knowing he had something special. + +Tom wanted to make the cooler even better. So he asked his mom and she gave him some stickers to put on it. He carefully placed the stickers along the sides to make the cooler look cool. + +Tom was so proud of his cooler. He continued to show it off to all his friends and they thought he was the best. He had gained something special that made him feel so important. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful chair. It was yellow and round and sparkly. The chair was so lovely and bright that everyone wanted to go and have a seat in it. + +But the chair wouldn't allow everyone in. It had a special rule: Only the nice people could sit in it. No one who was mean or cranky or sad could sit in the beautifully chair. + +One day, a little girl wanted to try out the chair. She was only three years old, and very kind and happy. The chair could see that she was nice and it allowed her to sit in it. She was so excited about it, she jumped up and down and cheered for joy! + +The little girl enjoyed her time in the beautiful chair. She rested her feet on it and read her favourite book. When she was ready she said a big thank-you to the chair for allowing her to sit in it. + +And so, the little girl made a new friend. A bright and beautiful friend that was always happy to allow her to take a seat. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy lion and a baby lion. The daddy was very strong, but the baby wasn't. Every day, Daddy and Baby would go for a walk and look for food. + +One day, they saw a big bowl of soup. Daddy said to Baby, “You can have the soup if you can reach it.†Baby tried and tried, but she couldn't reach it. Daddy wanted Baby to be strong, so he said. “If you really want to get the soup, you have to rise.†+ +So Baby tried once more. She rose and rose until she could get the soup. Daddy was so proud that Baby was strong enough to rise and get the soup! + +The moral of the story is that even if you think you can't do something, you should always try and rise up -- reach higher and you can achieve anything you set your mind to! +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Jack. He loved to explore the world and discover new things. One day, while on his adventures, Jack came across a heap of dirt in the backyard. He thought it looked very interesting and decided to investigate. He dug around in the dirt, scratching away and getting dirt all over his fur. + +When he had finished, Jack noticed something odd. There was something hard inside and he could not recognize what it was. He began to pull at it and eventually he uncovered a long, thin piece of something that looked almost like a bone. Thinking it was something special, Jack decided to take it with him. + +The next day, Jack proudly presented his find to his mom. She took one look at it and recognized what it was in an instant - a heel bone. Jack felt embarrassed that he had not known, but mom seemed pleased. She thought it was a fun discovery, and even cooked the bone to make a disgusting soup. + +Jack was surprised by the turn of events and learned an important lesson - you never know what you'll find with a little digging, and recognizing things can be tricky sometimes! +Once upon a time there was a smart little girl, she was called Jane. Every day Jane would pick some flowers in the garden and bring them to her mom. One day as she was picking flowers, Jane saw a funny old cap. She went over to pick it up and thought it looked funny enough to bring home. + +When she got home, her mom saw the cap and asked where Jane had got it from. Jane didn't want to tell a lie so she told the truth, she said she found it in the garden. Her mom was so surprised and she said, "Jane! You should not bring things home without asking if it's okay first. That was very foolish of you." Jane nodded and said sorry. + +From that day onwards, Jane knew not to do something foolish like that again and to always check with her mom before bringing something home. The moral of the story is that it is important to ask permission before bringing something home - it's the wise and kind thing to do. +Once upon a time in the big city, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was very impatient. One day, he went to the refrigerator to get some food. As soon as he opened the door, he suddenly sneezed loudly. + +Joe's mom heard the sneeze and called out to him. "Joe! Why did you sneeze?" + +Joe replied, "I don't know, Mom. I opened the refrigerator and then I sneezed!" + +His mom laughed. "Ah well, looks like the cold air from the fridge made you sneeze. You better close the door now, ok Joe?" + +Joe closed the door and smiled. He was glad that his mom was not angry about his sneezing. He was very happy now and went back to playing. +There was once a little boy who wanted to go to the hotel. He asked his mom if he could go and she said no. She said it was too far away and so he was sad. + +He wanted to go so badly, so he decided one day to take a chance. He decided to trust the strangers he saw walking down the street and asked them if he could join them. + +The strangers were kind and said yes. They took the little boy to the hotel and showed him around. It was a harsh place, but the strangers were friendly and showed him around. + +They said he should stay and keep them company. He was frightened but he trusted them, and so he stayed. The strangers and the little boy had a wonderful time together. They laughed and talked and went on many adventures. + +The little boy had gained a new family and a new home. He trusted them and they trusted him, and so the little boy was very happy in his new home. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who was feeling very frustrated. She hopped around her garden looking for something to do. The bunny came across a branch that was trembling. + +The bunny asked the branch, "Why do you tremble?". The branch said, "I just can't seem to keep still, I'm so frustrated!". The bunny hopped back and asked, "What can I do to help?". + +The branch replied, "I have an idea! If you can get me some water I'd be so happy". The bunny was excited and quickly looked around the garden for a watering can. + +She couldn't find one, so the bunny raced off to find help. She found a baby bird that was playing in the garden. The baby bird showed the bunny where the watering can was tucked away. + +The bunny filled the watering can with water and raced back to the branch. She put the can down and sprinkled water on the branch. Immediately the tremble stopped and the branch was happy again. The bunny had made her friend's day! +Once there was a huge bear who loved to swim in the winter. One cold winter morning, the bear decided to go for a swim. On his way, he stopped to chat with a little rabbit who was hopping by. + +"Good morning, little rabbit," the bear said. + +"Good morning, big bear," the rabbit replied. + +"I'm going for a swim," the bear said. "Come with me!" + +The rabbit shook his head. "I can't swim, I'm too small," he said. + +The bear gave the rabbit a friendly hug. "It's ok, you can just watch," the bear said. + +The rabbit hopped along with the bear and watched as he took a huge leap into the winter water. The rabbit cheered as the bear swam around and around. + +When the bear finished his swim, he came back to the shore and said goodbye to the rabbit who was very sad to see him leave. + +The bear gave the rabbit one last hug and said, "It's ok. I'll come back to swim again soon." + +The rabbit smiled and waved goodbye as the bear walked away. +Once there was a helicopter. It was an original, it was the only one in the world! It was big and bright and it weighed a lot. All the children wanted to go for a ride and fly in the helicopter. + +So, the grown-ups brought it to the park to show the children. The children were so excited they could hardly contain themselves. All the grown-ups helped to weigh the helicopter down with rocks, so it would stay on the ground. + +The children were so happy they all cheered! First the grown-ups helped the children get into the helicopter, then they climbed in themselves. Everyone was so excited, they could feel their hearts racing. + +When it was time, the grown-ups started the engine. Everyone could feel the vibration as the helicopter started to rise. The children laughed with joy as the helicopter rose higher and higher in the sky. + +Finally, the helicopter slowly came back to the ground. The children were so happy, they all clapped and cheered! The original helicopter had been an adventure that the children would never forget. +Once upon a time there was an old man who had an ancient birdcage. Every day he would let it sit outside in his garden and watch the birds flit by. One day, an old wise woman happened to pass by and saw the birdcage. + +She said to the old man, "Why don't you take better care of this birdcage? It is ancient, and must be kept safe for the birds to come and go as they please." The old man understood the wise woman's advice but he just couldn't keep it clean. + +Filled with sadness, the wise woman left. But the old man kept thinking about what she had said. He decided to take better care of the birdcage so he cleaned it every day and filled it with fresh food for the birds. + +The birds soon started to visit the birdcage more often, and the old man was filled with joy. He learned a valuable lesson - if he took care of something, he would be rewarded. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Max. Max wanted a pony so he went to the farm and asked his mum, "Please can I have a pony?". His mum said, "No, it's too expensive." Max was very envious, so he begged his mum to take him to the farm to look at the ponies. + +The next day they went, and Max saw a pretty pony with blue eyes. He begged his mum, "Please can I have that pony?". His mum had a hard time saying no, so she agreed and bought the pony for Max. + +Max was so happy and excited to have the most beautiful pony. He couldn't believe it was his own. He ran to his pony, hugged it and thanked his mum. As Max rode his pony around the farm, he saw the other kids looking envious. He was so proud to own such a special pony and smiled all day! +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Tim and he wanted to play. He asked his mom if he could go outside and play. His mom said yes, but she told him to be obedient. + +Tim stepped outside and saw a field of oats. He was very excited. He started to jump around the oats and laugh. He was having so much fun. + +Tim played with the oats for a long time. He jumped and laughed, and that made him feel really happy. + +When he was tired, Tim went inside and thanked his mom for letting him go outside to play. He promised to always be obedient. +Once, there was a successful dog called Duke. He loved to see things and noticed a lot of things. One day, he saw a napkin on the floor and thought it was so interesting. He couldn't resist it and picked it up. He shook it and tried to bite it, but to no avail. He felt so frustrated and kept shaking it and biting it, until he heard a loud noise. He ran away and went home, but as he lay down to take a nap, he was not feeling so successful anymore. He had broken the napkin and was feeling bad. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma was very playful and she liked to run and play in the garden. One day, Emma was playing with a rake in the garden. She was having fun when suddenly a big storm appeared. The rain started coming down so Emma decided to go inside. + +Once inside, she told her mom about the storm outside. Her mom said, "Emma, you should go and wash your hands before eating anything." Emma nodded and ran off to wash her hands. + +But when Emma came back she found her rake gone! Emma started to cry. She asked her mom where the rake was and her mom said, "I thought the wind took it away." Emma got angry and started to yell at her mom. + +Unfortunately, the rake was gone and Emma couldn't find it. Emma was very sad but she knew she had to accept it. She was still very angry at her mom, but she eventually calmed down. Even though Emma was sad, she still remained playful and tried her best to forget the bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a shy lock. He lived in a big, happy house and everyone there really liked him. The lock's best friend was a girl called Daisy. She was very nice and they used to visit each other all the time. + +One day, when Daisy came to visit the lock, he seemed a bit strange. Daisy said, "What's wrong?" The lock was scared to tell her, so he just said, "Nothing." + +But Daisy knew something was wrong, so she told the lock not to worry. She said, "Why don't I leave my key with you. That way, you can always come and visit me again." The lock was happy, and he smiled. + +But when Daisy left, something awful happened. A mean wizard came to the house and locked the lock away. Poor Daisy tried to visit the lock again, but the wizard wouldn't let her in. + +The lock was never seen again. The wizard had made sure that he could never visit Daisy again, and the lock was stuck in his prison forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. So, she stayed inside and decided to use her imagination. + +The little girl got a jar from the cupboard. She decided to fill the jar with small toy cars. She placed them all in the jar. + +Then the little girl got down to the ground and started to slide the jar across the floor. She could make the cars spin and slide all around. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, the door opened, and in came her mom. She asked the little girl, “What are you doing?†+The little girl replied, “Mommy, I am sliding the jar and watching the cars go around! It’s so much fun.†+ +Her mom smiled. She said, “That looks like fun. Is the jar available if I want to join you?†+The little girl giggled and said, “Of course it is! Come and have fun with me.†+ +And so, the mother and daughter played together, sliding the jar across the floor and watching the cars spin. They both had a lot of fun and they wanted the day to last forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to go on adventures. + +One day her mum said, "If you want to go on an adventure why don't you go east?". Jane nodded and said "Ok". + +Off she went happily. She looked around and saw blue birds and a blue sky. Bluer than she had ever seen before. + +As she went on she noticed the trees getting bigger and bigger. Then she saw a giant castle in the distance. She ran to it and found a big, blue door. She knocked and waited. + +After a few moments a kind lady answered. She asked Jane her name. Jane said, "My name is Jane". The lady smiled and nodded. Then she asked if Jane would like to come in. + +Jane smiled and said yes. She went inside the castle, and this is where her adventure began. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was very brave, but also very small. One day, Sally decided to visit the beach. But when she got there, it was very windy. + +Sally almost gave up, but she remembered that she was brave. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. + +Suddenly, Sally heard footsteps. She opened her eyes and saw a big man standing in front of her. He was wearing a smile and had strong palms. + +"Hello little girl, are you alright?" he asked. + +Sally looked up and said, "Yes, I'm tough. I'm just trying to stay here." + +The man nodded. "If you remain in one spot, the wind won't be too much for you. Keep strong!" + +Sally smiled, thankful for the man's advice. She stood in the same spot with her palms up against the wind. The wind was tough, but after a few minutes it died down. Sally learned that she could remain brave and overcome the tough things in life. +Once upon a time there was a large whale. He was a very happy and friendly whale who enjoyed going for walks in the bright blue sea. + +One day, the large whale started swimming around in the sea and decided to go for a walk. He was having a wonderful time and laughing and singing as he weaved his way through the water. + +Suddenly, the large whale heard a loud slapping noise coming from up above. He looked up and saw a group of large birds flying and slapping their wings against each other. + +The large whale was very scared and decided to quickly swim away across the sea. He was so happy when he made it back safe to his home and he never went for a walk again. The End. +Jack walked into town. He saw a lot of people, and he noticed how humble everyone seemed. He had never seen people like this before. He thought it must be a nice place, and decided to stay. + +The next day, trouble started. Jack heard people whispering about him, and he noticed that no one seemed friendly anymore. He felt scared, and he started to walk back home. + +On his way, he stumbled on a hidden trapdoor and got stuck inside. Jack tried to get out, but the door was too heavy for him. Eventually he had to give up and stay there, alone and scared. + +Jack was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a pretty princess who loved to jog. Every day she would get up early and jog around her castle. One day, the princess was out jogging when she saw a mean dragon. The dragon was in an angry mood, and it didn't look very happy to see the princess. It hissed at the princess and began to get closer. The princess was scared, but she kept jogging away from the dragon. + +Suddenly, the dragon stopped chasing her! Instead, it started to jog after the princess. The princess ran as fast as she could, but the dragon kept up. At the end of the jog, the princess found a magical sword that had been hidden in the ground. She quickly grabbed it and held it up to the dragon. + +The dragon was so afraid that it stopped and flew away. The princess was safe, and she put away the magical sword. From then on, the princess jogged around her castle without any fear of evil dragons. She was so happy and thankful for the magical sword that saved her from the dragon. +Frank was a young boy who loved to have fun. He thought it was funny when he pretended he had a pistol. He pointed it at things and made shooting sounds. One day, he was playing with his pretend pistol, pointing it at a window. Suddenly, it broke! Frank was scared and he ran away. He started to regret what he had done. + +When Frank's parents came home they were very angry. They asked him why the window was broken and Frank told them what had happened. His parents were so angry and they said he was going to be in trouble. They said he was not allowed to play with pretend guns anymore. + +Frank knew he had made a mistake. He was sad and he wished he had never played with the pretend gun. He knew he would always regret what he had done. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. One day they decided to go on an adventure. Jack had an idea, he said to Jane "Let's go explore the jungle!" Jane smiled and said "Yes, let's go!" + +Jack and Jane walked slowly through the jungle. Suddenly they were stopped by a huge snake! The snake said in a deep voice "If you want to pass me, someone must tell me a story." + +Jack looked at Jane and said "You go first, I'll explain later". Jane agreed and started telling the story. + +She talked about a little bird who was searching for something. She said that the bird had a magic power that allowed it to find anything, but it had to use its thumb. As she was explaining, Jack put his thumb to his mouth as if he was thinking. + +After her story was finished, the snake said "Good story, now you may pass". As Jack and Jane walked away, Jack explained that he had a plan. He said that he knew the snake would only let them pass if they told it a story, and that's why he put his thumb to his mouth when Jane was talking. He said that the thumb would remind the snake of the bird's magic power and make the story more believable. + +Jack and Jane continued their journey, excited to see what else the jungle had in store for them. +Tommy was playing in the park when he heard a whistle coming from the playground. He turned around and saw his friend Ben. Ben was wearing a big red shirt, just like always. + +Tommy walked up to him and said "Hello Ben!" +Ben said, "Hi Tommy. How are your toes?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "My toes are reliable. They can kick a ball really far." +Ben smiled and said, "That's great! Let's play for a while and see how far your toes can kick the ball." + +They ran around the playground together, kicking the ball. They had so much fun. Every now and then, Tommy would give a big whistle with his mouth to show his excitement. + +When it was time to go home, Ben said, "Time to go. Bye Tommy!" +Tommy smiled and waved goodbye. He was so happy he had such a reliable friend! +One day, two friends went to the park to play. They had a lot of fun and soon it was time to go home. + +On the way home they passed a shop with a window full of hats. The friends each wanted a hat so they stopped to look. + +Each hat was different. One was blue and one was yellow, but none of them matched. Neither of them liked the choices. + +Just then, the shopkeeper came out and said, "I have one more hat inside. I think it will match". He brought out a bright red hat and the friends were glad. The hat matched perfectly! + +The friends bought the hat and went home. They were both very glad to have a hat that matched. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jane. Jack was running in the park and he saw a marble. He picked it up and said “This is my marble!†Jane said, “That is not fair! I want to play with it too.†Jack was feeling very uncomfortable and said, “No, it’s mine!†+ +Jane shook her head and said, “It’s not right to keep all the fun for yourself. We should share it.†Jack thought about it and he realized that Jane was right. He said, “Okay, we can both play with the marble.†They both smiled and started to play together. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to share with others and that it’s not fair to keep all the fun for yourself. When we are uncomfortable, we should think carefully before we act. +Once, there was a great goose named Joe. Joe loved to speed around, faster than any other goose. He would soar through the sky like no other bird, and everyone was amazed by his speed. + +One day, Joe thought he could speed even faster. Without stopping to think, Joe raced at top speed, soaring higher than he ever did before. As he flew, he felt the wind whisping by him faster and faster. He thought he had achieved a speed he never could before. + +Just then, a huge bird flew right in front of him blocking his way. Joe was so close to smashing right into the bird, he quickly turned the other way. But it was too late. Joe was going too fast to turn away fast enough. He crashed right into the ground, and his speed was so great, he was unable to move. + +Joe was stuck in the same spot. The great goose had finally met a speed he could not outrun. +Once upon a time there was a popular pup called Pippy. All the other animals in the forest loved her, especially her paws. Whenever she wanted to play everyone would lend a helping paw. + +One day Pippy was walking near a big pond when she met a frog. "Hello there Pippy," the frog said. Pippy was scared but the frog said, "Please don't worry, I just wanted to lend you a paw." Pippy accepted and hopped in the water with the frog. + +It turned out the frog had a wonderful surprise for Pippy. He showed her how to swim with her paws! He said that swimming made her paws so strong and popular. + +Pippy had an amazing time. She soon became the popular pup in the forest. Whenever Pippy wanted to play, all the animals in the forest would lend her a helping paw. +Sam was a painter. Every day he painted the houses and buildings around town. One day he saw a sign for a painting competition. It said, "Join our painting competition!" He was excited and wanted to join in the fun. + +Sam gathered his painting supplies and went to the competition. As he was setting up, he was careful not to make a mess. + +When the competition began, all the painters were competing to make the best painting. Sam worked hard and soon finished his painting. When it was time to announce the winner, the judge said, "The winner is Sam's painting!" + +"Yay!" Sam shouted. Everyone in the room cheered for Sam. He was so excited he almost jumped into the air. + +Then Sam said to the judge, "Thank you so much! Can I ask a question?" + +The judge nodded. + +"How can I join more painting competitions?" + +The judge smiled and replied, "Be careful and practice a lot. Then you can join more competitions!" +Once upon a time two friends, Sam and Tom, were playing together on the track. They were making the most of running, laughing and jumping. + +Suddenly, a third kid, Joe, came along. He started to tease Sam and Tom, which made them both very unhappy. Sam and Tom decided to leave the track and go to the park, but Joe followed them. + +At the park, Joe didn't stop teasing them. Sam and Tom were so angry that they started teasing him back. They filled his shoes up with smelly mud and ran away. + +But Joe found an even meaner way to get revenge. He ripped out a big bit of track from the park and threw it at them. It came down with a loud bang, leaving their faces all bruised and bloody. + +The friends limped home and never played together again. Joe had taught them a lesson, but it was a bad one. +Once upon a time, there lived a young king. Every day he was very busy with his royal duties. + +One day something unusual happened. A talking rabbit appeared! The rabbit said, "Hello, King! I have a wish for you." +The King was very surprised. He asked, "What is your wish?" + +The rabbit said, "I want you to give something special to everyone in the kingdom." The King thought for a moment and then agreed. + +The next morning, everyone in the kingdom was very surprised. The King had given everyone an unusual gift - a big bag of carrots! Everyone was delighted and happy. + +The King said, "Thank you, rabbit. Your wish has come true!" The rabbit smiled and hopped away. + +The King continued his royal duties and the people of the kingdom lived happily ever after. +Mia and John went to the store. Mia wanted to buy something special. She saw a cool new kind of music called jazz. But John said no. He said they should only buy regular things. + +Mia was very sad. She wanted the jazz music. But John said no. + +Then, Mia had an idea. She asked John if he could buy the jazz music for her. John thought it was a good idea. He said yes. + +Mia was very happy. She thanked John for buying the jazz music for her. They both went home and enjoyed the jazz music. +Once there was a little girl whose name was Bella. She was very excited because her Grandpa bought her a new radio. She took it out of its box and hugged it. It was very soft. + +Then she asked Grandpa to hang it on her wall. Grandpa got out his tools and helped her hang her radio. Bella was so excited to listen to all the songs that were on the radio. + +Grandpa laughed and said it was time for a dance. They put their hands up in the air and started spinning in circles. They sang their favourite songs and laughed. + +After a while, Grandpa said it was time for Bella to go to bed. She said goodbye to her radio and promised to listen to it every day. She gave it one last hug and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once there was a small bird that wanted to find a comfortable place to rest. He flew high in the sky and soon he came to a tall, jagged cliff. The bird was very scared, but then it started to rain. The rain made the cliff seem more comfortable and the bird flew down to find a warm, dry spot to rest. + +The bird happily settled into a cozy little space between two rocks and soon the rain stopped. The bird was so relieved, and it fell fast asleep. When it woke up the sun was shining and the bird was able to enjoy the beautiful views of the cliff and the bright, blue sky. After that, the little bird never forgot the cozy spot he found on the cliff during the rain. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She was very lucky, because she had a big mill in her garden. One day she decided to play in the mill. She ran around, jumping and skipping and she was very happy. But then she tripped over and fell and got stuck in the mill. + +Sam couldn't get out. She tried but she wasn't fit enough. She screamed, "Help, help!" but nobody could hear her. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "Stop! Don't move!" Sam stopped and listened. + +Someone outside the mill said, "Move carefully, and I can help you get out. Don't worry, I'm coming!" Sam listened and followed the instructions. Then, with a loud 'click', the mill opened and there was Sam's Dad. He'd heard her screams and knew she was in trouble. He gave her a big hug and told her never to go in the mill again. + +Sam was relieved and happy to be out and safe. From now on, when she saw the mill, she knew the only safe thing was to stop and be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful monkey. He was scared of everything. One day he was walking in the forest when he saw a big shield. He felt a wave of panic rush over him. + +The monkey stopped, not sure what to do. Then a wise old fox came along. He asked the monkey, "Why are you scared?" + +The monkey told the fox all about the shield. The fox smiled and said, "You don't have to be scared. I can help you. Come with me." + +The fox and the monkey walked together until they came to a cave. The fox said, "This cave is a safe place. The shield can't bother you here." + +The fox made the monkey a small shield of his own. He said, "This shield will keep you safe. You don't have to be scared." + +The monkey thanked the fox and was no longer fearful. He felt safe and happy. He learned that with a little help, he could overcome his fears. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tommy who loved to explore and have adventures! He had an unusual belt that he wore around his waist which he never forgot. + +Today Tommy was feeling very adventurous, so he decided to go exploring in the forest near his home. As Tommy was walking through the forest, he came across a big lake. He decided to take his belt off, since he wanted to go for a swim. + +But, as soon as Tommy was in the lake he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten his belt! Suddenly, he heard something splash in the lake near him. He looked closer and saw that there was a fish swimming nearby. + +"Where is my belt?" Tommy asked the fish. + +The fish seemed to understand and swam off for a few minutes before returning with Tommy's belt. Tommy was so happy and thanked the fish for helping him. + +He quickly put his belt back on and continued exploring the forest, learning more about the unusual wildlife around him. The fish had been a real help! +Once upon a time there was an incredible building. Inside the building lived two friends - a cat and a dog. The cat loved to take baths while the dog preferred to stay dirty. + +Every morning the cat would beg her friend to join her in the tub. But the dog was not interested at all. + +One day the cat got tired of asking and said to the dog, “If you won’t bathe with me, I will find someone else to bathe with.†+ +The dog realized that she needs to take care of herself, so she finally agreed to go take a bath with the cat. As soon as they got into the tub, the cat and the dog had lots of fun together! + +Moral of the Story: Taking care of yourself is important and it can be fun too! +Once there was a boy, he was three years old. His mother bought him a toy car. The car was made of wood and had a long wire. + +The boy wanted to play with the car, but he was too little. He wanted to make it run, but he didn't know how. + +So he grabbed the wire and he pulled it. He tugged and tugged, but it didn't move. So he tugged really hard and then it broke. + +The boy was sad. He had broken the wire! + +His mother said, "Oh no! You broke the wire. That looks like a hard job to fix." + +The boy said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it." + +His mother said, "Don't worry. I'll help you fix it. We'll get it working again soon." + +And so the boy and his mother worked together to fix the wire. They worked hard, but soon the car worked again. + +The boy was so excited that he could play with his car. He thanked his mother for helping him and they had a great day playing with the toy car. +The dog was happy. He had a nice leash that his owner had given him. He could go out and explore with the leash. He believed the leash was very special and it would keep him safe. + +He was so excited to go outside, so he barked and barked until his owner came. His owner put on the leash and opened the door. The dog ran out into the sun and he felt so free. + +The dog explored the park and he was so happy to be free. He ran and ran and eventually he found a nice tree. He sniffed around the tree and found lots of things to smell. + +The dog was so happy with the leash, he believed it kept him safe. He returned to his owner with a happy heart and his owner said he was a very good dog. The leash made him feel so nice and he knew it was special. +Once upon a time there was a group of friends. They were very excited to go to the zoo to see the animals. When they arrived, they were so surprised at all the animals they saw. + +They wanted to feed the animals, so they asked the zoo keeper for food. But the zoo keeper refused. He said the food was too sour for the animals. So the friends had to think of another way. + +The friends decided to sneak in some treats from home. But when they got to the gate, the zoo keeper refused to let them in. He said it was not allowed. + +So, the friends didn't get to feed the animals at the zoo. They were very sad and thought the zoo keeper was very unfair. +Once upon a time, there was a sky full of clouds. One of the clouds was very special because it glowed. It glowed so bright and pretty that all the other clouds were jealous. + +Sometimes the glowing cloud would sparkle in all kinds of different colours. It looked very magical in the sky. But one day, something terrible happened. + +The terrible storm roared through the sky, making all the clouds run away. But the glowing cloud didn't move. The storm was so strong, it made the glowing cloud disappear. + +Everything went dark and cloudy. All the other clouds were sad. But soon the storm passed, and the sun came out. + +To everyone's surprise, the magical glowing cloud had come back! It was still there, glowing in all it's pretty colours again. Everyone was happy and cheered for the magical glowing cloud. +Once upon a time there was a dragon. He was very sad because no one wanted to support him. But then one day he met a regular lady. She was kind and said she would support him. This made the dragon so happy. They became best friends and did lots of fun things together. The lady always made sure she was there to support the dragon whenever he needed her help. They had lots of adventures and were always there to help each other out. They even had special parties to celebrate their friendship. The dragon and the regular lady were very happy together and he was glad to have found someone who would support him. +Once upon a time, there were two little birds. One was a gifted racer and the other was not. The gifted racer was always so fast and could fly around the sky so quickly. The other bird just tried to keep up but never could. + +One day, the gifted racer decided to release the other bird. He said, "I'm going to let you fly with me. Together, we'll be able to fly so high and so fast". The other bird was so excited! He followed the gifted racer around the sky and they flew together in a beautiful race. + +The moral of this story is to not be scared to help others. If you are gifted at something, it's ok to let others join in the fun too. Who knows, maybe you will even fly higher together! +The sun was bright and the sky was blue. Will had a surprise - he was going to play a game. + +Will was too young to know what a prize was but he was excited. He tried his best to control his hands and his feet. His Dad was smiling and said, "You can do it son." + +Will was determined to do his best. He ran everywhere and he tried to be as quick and accurate as he could. His friends were cheering for him. Finally, he jumped over the last obstacle and finished the game! + +Will had won the prize - a new toy truck that was very nice! Everyone was clapping and smiling. Will was very happy that he had succeeded! It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a poor rhinoceros. He did not belong anywhere. No matter where he went, he did not feel at home. + +One day, the rhinoceros came up to an old house and felt like, this was where he did belong. He knocked on the door and heard a small voice. + +"Who is it?" asked the voice. + +"It's me, a poor rhinoceros," said the rhinoceros. + +The door opened and a small 3-year-old girl appeared. She said, "You belong here! Come in and be my friend!" + +The rhinoceros was so happy to have a home and a friend. From that day on, the girl and the rhinoceros were the best of friends. They were always there for each other, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful polar bear called Pat. Pat loved to explore the Arctic and show his friends the wonderful things it had to offer. One day, Pat decided to introduce them all to the igloo he found. + +Pat's friends were all excited to see the igloo and they asked Pat to explain what it was. He smiled and told them: "An igloo is a very special home that is made of snow and ice. It's very strong and powerful." + +Pat's friends were very interested to learn more and they asked him to take them inside. He happily agreed and soon all the friends were inside the igloo. Pat showed off the different rooms and explained how anyone can stay warm and safe inside it. After Pat had finished introducing them to the igloo, everyone felt very amazed and excited. + +The igloo was a very powerful and special place, and Pat had introduced it to them in the best way. Everyone had a great day, learning about this amazing area of the Arctic. +Once upon a time there was a baby who loved to swing. Every day she would go to the park with her mommy and daddy and swing for hours. One day, when the baby went to the park her cousins were there too. They couldn't swing as high as she could, which made the baby very happy. + +The baby's cousins were a bit jealous of her. They wanted to swing just as high as the baby could, so they tried very hard. They got so jealous they started pushing each other while they were trying to swing. + +The baby's mommy and daddy saw what was happening and they knew they had to stop it. They said to the cousins, "No pushing, you must be nice to each other when you swing." The baby's cousins agreed and they all started swinging together, having heaps of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Susie. She was three years old and loved to jog around the park. + +One morning, while she was jogging, Susie could feel a light mist on her skin. She looked around and noticed a thick mist covering the whole park. It felt so delicious! + +Susie kept jogging and decided to explore the mist. She spotted a little bush nearby and peeked behind it. + +"What's behind here?" said Susie out loud + +Suddenly from behind the bush a voice said "I'm here!" It was a little fairy. She had tiny wings and looked just like Susie! + +The fairy said "I made this delicious mist by beating my wings together. Would you like to join me and fly around in the mist? We can have so much fun!" + +Susie smiled and said "Yes, let's go and play!" Then she held the fairy's hand, and they ran and flew up into the mist together. +Once upon a time there were two bulls. One was small and one was bigger. They looked very different from each other. + +Every day, the bigger bull would help the smaller bull. Together they ate yummy grass. They loved to play games and run in the fields. + +One day the big bull said to the smaller bull, "Let's race!" So they raced around the fields. The bigger bull was so much faster and he soon gained the lead. + +The smaller bull kept running but it was hard for him. Then a miracle happened! He gained strength, and he started running faster and faster. + +Soon, the smaller bull ended up in first place and beat the bigger bull. They were both so happy! They had different sizes and different speeds, but they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl with long, brown hair. She loved to visit the store near her house. One day when she entered the shop she saw a lovely yellow dress hanging on the wall. She asked her mom: "Mom, can I have the dress?" Her mom replied: "Oh, it’s so lovely, but it's too expensive. I'm sorry, dear". The little girl looked so sad. Suddenly, the shopkeeper said: "Why don't you buy this lovely dress for your daughter? I'll give it to you for free". The little girl and her mother were so happy. They thanked the shopkeeper with a big smile. Then they hugged the dress and went home. It was a lovely surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a small child. She wanted to go for a walk, but she wasn't allowed to. She had an urge to walk, but she obeyed and stayed put. + +But soon enough, the urge became too strong. The small child couldn't bear it any longer, so she decided to take a small step and take a walk. + +The mom saw her and became very angry. She yelled at the small child and told her not to take any more steps. But the urge was so strong the small child just couldn't help it. + +So the mom grabbed the small child's hand and said, "I said no! You must learn to be obedient!" + +The small child was so scared and confused that she just stood there, not daring to move. But deep down, she still had the urge to go for a walk. + +Finally, after a long talk, the mom allowed the small child to go for a walk - as long as she was obedient. + +The small child was so relieved, and she gladly obeyed. She happily went for a walk with her mom, and they both had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim and his mom went to the harbor to fix a boat. Tim was so excited. The boat had a big blue sail and he wanted to take it on the water. + +While they were at the harbor, Tim noticed a little boat that had been left behind. Nobody was taking care of it. + +"Mom, what about this boat?" he asked. + +"That's a foolish thing to do," his mom said. "We can't fix it. Let's go." + +But Tim wanted to fix the boat. He said, "I can fix it. I think it will be fun!" + +His mom thought for a moment, then said, "I suppose it won't hurt. But you have to promise to be careful." + +So Tim got to work. He patched the boat, put on a new sail, and made it look like new. Then the two of them took it out for a ride in the harbor. It was so much fun! They stayed out until the sun went down. + +When they returned to the harbor, the boat looked like new. Tim and his mom were both very proud of their work. + +From that day on, Tim and his mom went to the harbor every weekend to fix old boats. They always had a great time, and made new friends along the way. +One day, a boy named Will was playing in the park. He saw a vehicle parked nearby and wanted to use it. He climbed in and started pushing the pedals, but it didn't move! This made Will angry. He wanted to move the vehicle, but he didn't know how. He started to cry. + +Just then, his dad appeared. He was very angry with Will for trying to use the vehicle. He told Will to get out and said he couldn't use it. Will was very sad. He wanted to make his dad happy, so he tried to apologize. + +His dad said, "Apologies are nice, but don't do this again!" Then his dad hugged him and said, "I'm sorry for making you sad. Why don't we go get ice cream?" Will smiled and said, "Yes!" They walked away, leaving the vehicle behind. +Once upon a time there was a jeep. It was bright and shiny and the perfect size for three friends. The friends loved the jeep. They raced around in the jeep and had lots of fun. + +One day they found a soft, fluffy cushion and they decided to put it in the back of the jeep. They made it their seat and they all climbed aboard. The jeep drove them through the big forest and they laughed as the cushion bounced as they went over bumps. + +When they reached their destination they jumped out of the jeep. They were tired from the fun journey but all agreed it had been the best ride ever. They hugged and said goodbye, feeling very happy. + +They all loved their jeep. It was soft and comfy and fast. No matter where they went the jeep always took them back home safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so happy because she had a very special ride. It was perfect and shiny. The little girl got on the ride and started to pedal. She was so excited as she pedaled faster and faster. Soon, the wind was blowing in her face and her hair was waving in the breeze. + +The little girl made it to the top of the hill and stopped to take a breathe. At the top of the hill she could see ice cream stands everywhere. The little girl was so happy! She chose the most perfect ice cream cone and licked the cream until it was all gone. + +When the little girl was done, she hopped back on her perfect ride and made her way down the hill. It felt like she was flying through the air! She pedaled all the way back home with a big smile on her face. + +The little girl could not wait to go on her ride again. Her perfect ride was always the best! +Once upon a time there were three friends. The first friend was named Tony, the second was named Sarah, and the third was called Jake. Tony had a very modern toy. It was a special car that moved without anyone pushing it. It ran on a battery. Tony was so excited about the car that he decided to invite his two friends to come and see it. + +Sarah and Jake arrived at Tony's house. As soon as they saw the modern car, they were surprised and amazed. Tony showed them how the car worked by putting a battery inside. Then he pushed a button and the car started moving around the house. The three friends laughed and cheered as the car zoomed around the house. + +After playing with the car for a while, Tony and his friends decided to go for a ride in the car. They all hopped in, Tony put in a new battery, and the car took off. As it zipped around the streets, the three friends shouted and laughed in joy. They had the best time together. + +Eventually they got back to Tony's house, and all three friends had a huge smile on their faces. They thanked Tony for inviting them to come over and play with the modern car. +Once upon a time there was a mama and her little caterpillar named Kate. Early one morning, mama and Kate set off together to the apple orchard. + +They had been there many times before and they knew just what to do. When they arrived, mama handed Kate a bucket and said, "Pick all of the red apples, Kate." + +Kate began to pick the apples, but soon something strange happened. Her apple bucket began to fill up with a pile of green worms instead! + +Mama was shocked, and she screamed, "These are disgusting, Kate! You must use more care when picking apples." + +Kate hung her head down, but then turned around with a smile. In her hand she had a page from her book about caterpillars. + +Mama laughed. She realized that her little caterpillar was learning to care for the worms already. + +Then, the two continued to the orchard. They carefully made sure to pick only the perfect red apples that day! +Once upon a time, there was a lovely bird. The bird had bright colors and shiny feathers. It liked to fly high in the sky and spread its wings wide. + +Sometimes, when it flew, it could feel the wind on its body. It was so fun to fly! + +One day, while the bird was flying, it saw another bird. This bird was also lovely and had beautiful colors. The two birds started to play together in the air. + +They flew and danced around, getting closer and closer. And soon, they were flying around each other's bodies. It was a bit scary, but also very exciting. + +Eventually, the two birds flew off in different directions. But even though they were apart, they felt the love of their fun adventure in the sky. +Joey was a shy 3 year old who liked to pretend. One day, when he was playing in the park, he saw a sweet old lady holding a pen. + +Joey had never seen a pen before, so he asked the old lady what it was. She smiled down at him and said gently, "This is a pen, dear. Would you like to try it?" + +Joey smiled up at the old lady, too shy to say anything, but he nodded his head yes. He felt so lucky that he could pretend to be a grown up and write like the old lady with the pen. + +For the rest of the day, Joey pretended he was writing with the pen while the old lady watched on. She was so proud of him and knew that he was special. + +At the end of the day, she gave him the pen as a gift and told him that he would grow up to be a great writer someday if he kept practicing. Joey smiled sweetly and hugged the old lady goodbye as he clutched the pen tightly in his hand. He knew he could never forget such a sweet moment. +Once upon a time, a prune lived in the woods. The prune wanted to belong somewhere, to have a home. One day, the prune heard a mysterious sound coming from a nearby cave. The prune decided to investigate. + +The prune stepped inside and saw another prune, one that shone in the darkness of the cave. The mysterious prune said it would help the lonely prune find a place to belong. Excited, the first prune followed the other deep into the cave, down a dark and twisting tunnel until they came out into a bright, sunny garden. + +The prune was so happy! It thought it had found a place where it belonged. But, it was wrong. The mysterious prune turned out to be a fox, and he led the prune right into his den. The prune was so scared, but it was too late: the fox had it trapped. + +The prune never found a place to belong and sadly, it never will. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. He was always in a rush. He hurried around trying to do so many things. + +One day, Sam wanted a snack. He looked around for something tasty and saw some cool fruit on the counter. + +The fruit was so juicy and sweet. Sam ran to get a plate and started to rush to eat it. He took big bites and soon it was all gone. + +Sam was so happy. After he finished, he rushed to brush his teeth and went outside to play his favourite game. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were playing together. One of the friends wanted to climb a mountain, but the other friend said it was too dangerous. But the first friend was determined to go, so she started to walk up the mountain. + +The second friend followed after her, but he was getting dizzy. So he yelled out, "You must delay!" But the first friend wouldn't listen. + +The second friend grew very angry, so he tried to climb faster, but he kept feeling dizzy. Eventually he yelled out, "Stop! Don't go up the mountain, I think you'll get hurt!" + +But the first friend kept walking and wouldn't listen. She kept going, until eventually the second friend couldn't keep up with her and had to turn back. + +The first friend eventually made it to the top of the mountain and felt so proud, but she realised that she had made her friend very angry. From that day onward, the two friends didn't play together again. +Once upon a time, there was an egg. It lay in the grass, all by itself. It was a very still egg, and it seemed quite dead. + +Just then, a little girl appeared. She was only three years old. She looked at the egg and said to herself, "I will remind the egg to wake up." + +The little girl touched the egg very gently and sang a song to it. The egg began to crack, bit by bit. Then it opened and out popped a baby bird. The little girl was so happy that she clapped her hands. + +The bird hopped across the grass and said, "Thank you for reminding me to wake up!" The little girl smiled and waved as the bird flew away into the sky. + +The end! +Sally was playing in the garden one day, when suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was a harsh noise, and Sally was scared. She looked up and saw that it was coming from John, who had a toy gun in his hands and was shooting at something. + +Sally walked closer, and saw that John was shooting at an orange. After a few shots, the orange burst, and pieces of it flew everywhere. Sally was surprised. She had never seen anything like this before. + +John laughed as he saw Sally's surprise. He told her that his toy gun shot out little pieces of rubber and not anything dangerous. Sally was happy, but she was still a little scared. + +John showed Sally how to shoot the gun, and soon she was having fun too. She tried to hit the oranges, and sometimes she even managed to make them burst! + +Sally and John had a lot of fun playing in the garden that day. Somewhere in the distance, the sound of harsh steel was still ringing. But Sally didn't mind, because she was having a great time. +Molly and Tim were walking down the hall. Molly asked Tim what colour the walls were. He said, "They're black". Molly was happy. She liked the colour black. + +At the end of the hall, Tim saw a big door. He didn't know what was inside, so he asked Molly. She said she didn't know either. + +They decided to open the door and see what was inside. When they opened the door, they saw a big surprise! It was a black cat! + +Molly and Tim were so happy. They knew they had a new friend. They took the black cat and named it "Midnight". Midnight was part of their family now. +Johnnie was a curious three-year-old. He liked to learn new things every day. One day his mommy said it was time to watch television. +Johnnie watched the television with big eyes. He saw a lot of cool things, like cars and animals. He learned that cars can go fast and animals can be cute. +Johnnie was so happy. He felt so much joy! He clapped his hands and gave a great big smile. +Then his mommy offered him something sweet. It was a yummy cookie. Johnnie took a bite and it was delicious. He felt so happy and thankful to learn new things and to eat the sweet cookie. He smiled and waved to his mommy with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros who loved to rock in the sun. He would rock back and forth, and have a wonderful time. + +One day, a foolish kitten came and noticed the rhinoceros rocking in the sun. The kitten said, “What are you doing? You look silly!†+ +The rhinoceros was angry. He said, “I am rocking! I like to rock and it makes me happy. It’s not foolish!†+ +But the kitten thought it was foolish and he kept telling the rhinoceros to stop. The rhinoceros was getting madder as the kitten kept talking. + +Just then, a wise old owl flew by. He said, “You should both stop arguing. Rhinoceros, you should be proud of your rocking. Kitten, you should always be respectful. It’s ok to do things differently.†+ +The rhinoceros and the kitten listened to the wise owl, and they both calmed down. After that, they became friends and the rhinoceros continued rocking in the sun. They both learned an important lesson that day—not to be so foolish when others are doing something we don't understand. +Mommy took the green lung out of the box. The lung was so green, like grass in the summer time. Then mommy put the lung to her face and took a deep breath. She said, "What is this?" Mommy took the lung away from her face and took a look at it. She said, "It's a lung! A special green lung just for me." Mommy was so happy, she kissed the green lung and said, "This is something very special". +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Jack and he was three years old. He lived with his Mommy and Daddy and was an obedient child. + +One day, Jack asked his Daddy if he could go outside and play. Daddy said yes, so Jack went out to the garden. He saw a tooth on the ground and curiously questioned what it was. Daddy told him it was a tooth. + +Jack thought that it was a fun object, so he decided to keep it and put it in his pocket. Then he forgot about it. + +Later that night, after Jack had gone to bed, his mommy and daddy were talking in the kitchen. They noticed the tooth Jack had put in his pocket and questioned why he had it. Poor Jack had no idea that tooth could cause so much trouble. + +The next morning his Mommy and Daddy were very angry with him and Jack had to give the tooth back. They explained to Jack that he needed to be more obedient if he wanted to go outside again. + +Jack said he was sorry and promised to always be obedient. His parents gave him a hug and let him go outside, but he never found another tooth again. +Once upon a time there was a small bird that loved to sing. Everywhere it went, it spread its happy song through the sky. However, one day a mean crow flew into its path. The crow was angry and did not like the bird's song. He asked the bird to stop singing or else. But the bird refused, because its song was something it was not willing to give up. + +So the crow flew away to find help. He flew to all his friends, until finally he found one who wanted to help. Together, the mean crow and his friend built a cage to trap the bird. The bird was very scared and sad, but no matter how much it tried, it could not escape. + +The bird's friends heard what happened and they all came to help. However, they could not break the cage open. But one kind animal had a bright idea. He started singing a new song. At first, the bird felt too sad to join in, but as the others kept singing, his song grew louder and louder. + +And then suddenly the cage burst open, releasing the bird! Everyone cheered and celebrated with songs as the bird flew away. + +The moral of this story is to always be available for help. No matter how big of a problem comes our way, together we can face it and come out stronger than before. +It was morning, and it was time to rock. +Bob, the little boy, grabbed his toy guitar and jumped up on the rocking chair. He moved back and forth, enjoying the fun of rocking. + +Then he strummed the strings of the guitar and sang a song. His Mom and Dad stood nearby, smiling and clapping. He felt so proud and successful. + +Bob kept rocking and singing until lunchtime. When it was time to eat, he put down the guitar, grabbed his toy train, and raced with it around the house. + +He had a lot of fun with the train, too. But after lunch, it was time to rock again. Bob went back to the rocking chair and kept rocking and singing until it was time for dinner. + +Bob had a successful day, and he felt happy and proud. Rocking was his favorite way to have fun! +John was a brave boy. He wanted to soar. So he waited for the bus. It arrived and he was very patient and waited for the bus to open the doors. He jumped inside and was very excited. + +John wanted to soar so high, he looked out of the window and saw the clouds. He wanted to reach the sky and soar. + +John waited, and waited, and waited. But the bus never went high enough for him to soar. He felt upset and frustrated. + +John realised he wouldn't be able to soar, and he felt very sad. He was very patient, but in the end he couldn't soar. +Once upon a time there was a child named Sam. Sam was three years old and he loved to play. One day, he saw a ball and he decided to roll it. As he rolled the ball, it rolled into a nearby store that sold history books. + +Sam followed the ball into the store and he was so excited to see all of the books! He wanted to learn about history, so he started to roll around the store. + +The storekeeper saw Sam rolling around and he got angry. He shouted at Sam and told him to leave the store. Sam was so scared and he started to cry. + +The storekeeper didn't care about Sam's feelings and he yelled even louder. He said, "This is no place for a stupid child to be rolling around! Get out of my store!" + +Sam was so hurt. He slowly left the store and he never returned again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Emily. One day, Emily was feeling very hungry. She wanted some treats. So she went to the kitchen. + +In the kitchen, Emily saw something that made her smile. There was a yummy pie! She nodded her head and said "Yes, I want some." + +Next, she saw a bowl of fruit. It looked really good. Emily tested it with her finger. She could taste it and it was very sweet. She nodded her head again and said "Yes, I want some!" + +Finally, Emily was feeling full and happy. She had passed the tasty test! She finished her treats and went off outside to play. She was no longer hungry. Emily had passed her tasty test! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was searching for a special something every day. One day, he found it! He said to himself, "Eureka! I have found it!" + +He took the thing and hid it in a secret spot in his garden. He laughed with delight and said, "Let's see if anyone can find it!" + +One day, a little three year old boy came to visit. He got very excited and asked, "What is that hidden in the garden?" + +The old man smiled and said, "It is a secret mystery! Here, take this mint and see if it will help you find it!" + +The little boy searched and searched, until finally he revealed the old man's surprise. It was a chest filled with candy and toys! The little boy shouted for joy and said, "Look what I found!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Well done. Now let's share it with everyone!" +Once, there was a bunny who really wanted to explore the world. So one night, he hopped up to the attic to see what was up there. He looked around, but he felt helpless and alone. He saw lots of old things and a strange, unfamiliar place. + +But suddenly, he noticed something shining in the corner! He hopped closer to get a better look. It was a treasure chest, filled with delicious carrots and burried under piles of old clothes! He had found a hidden secret! + +The bunny was so excited. He opened up the box and munched on some delicious carrots. Then, he hopped around the attic and explored for a while. He laughed, he played, and he had so much fun! + +When he was tired, he hopped back to the chest and slept the whole night. From that day, the bunny was no longer helpless in the attic. He found a treasure and it made him feel so happy! +Johnny and his mom went on a walk in the park. Johnny stopped to observe a colorful flower garden. His mom pointed to a bright red bulb shaped flower. + +“Look at that bulb, Johnny,†she said cheerfully. + +Johnny smiled at the flower. “It’s so pretty,†he said. + +His mom nodded. “Yes, it is. It’s from a wealthy family’s garden.†+ +Johnny looked around wide-eyed. Other bulbs were also in the garden. He continued to observe them closely. + +Suddenly a bee flew by and landed on a yellow bulb. Johnny couldn’t help but laugh. His mom smiled and said, “Come on, Johnny. Let’s go. We can come back tomorrow and observe the flowers.†+ +Johnny nodded and took his mom’s hand. Together they walked away, dreaming of the next day’s adventure. +Jimmy was walking through the woods when he saw a big, white owl. He was scared, but he was also curious. He got closer and the owl didn't move so he knew it was safe. Jimmy started to talk to the owl and he thought it was friendly. Then he asked it to come with him. + +The owl agreed and they started to walk together. Jimmy was happy, he had an owl as a friend. He got home and ordered it to fly. The owl flew around his house, but then it started to make a lot of noise. He ordered the owl to be quiet, but the owl didn't listen. + +Jimmy was sad. He knew he had to do something, so he ordered the owl to fly away. The owl flew away and Jimmy went back inside. He was alone and felt very quiet. The bad ending was that he never saw the owl again. +Ricky and his family were so busy. Everyday they rushed around getting everything done. Ricky couldn't help but think that something special would happen soon. + +One day, Ricky's mom and dad started talking to each other. Ricky saw them smile at something. He didn't understand what they were saying but he knew it made them happy. + +Then his mom said, "let's go on a vacation." Ricky's dad smiled big and said, "Well it's been a while since we've taken a break." + +As soon as they said it, Ricky smiled too. He knew that they were planning something special. He couldn't wait! + +At last, the day of the vacation came. The family was so excited when they got in the car. All of their hard work was paying off. And they were going on a much-needed vacation. + +Ricky wasn't sure what was going to happen on vacation, but he was happy to have some time away from the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life. He couldn't wait to find out! +Once there was a chubby bunny. He was hopping around in the meadow when he saw an eraser. He ran to the eraser and started to kick it. He had so much fun kicking it around. + +The bunny hopped with the eraser all around the field, but then he heard the farmer coming. He was so scared, he kicked the eraser so hard it flew into the sky. + +The bunny was so sad he lost his eraser, but then he saw the farmer coming back. He held the eraser and handed it to the bunny. The bunny gave a big thanks and started to kick the eraser around again. + +The bunny was so happy he had his eraser back. He kicked it around in the meadow until it was time to go home. He hugged the eraser tight and hopped away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was a very special girl because she could believe in anything. One time she made a diary with a special wish inside. She wrote that she wanted a distant friend. + +She looked out her window each day, hoping and believing that her wish would come true. One day, Jane saw a bright star in the sky. She gave the star a wish and kept believing that it would come true. + +A few days later, Jane heard a knock on her door. She ran to the door and saw a little kitten! Jane was so excited that she couldn’t believe her eyes. The kitten meowed and snuggled against her. It was like the two were old friends. + +Jane and the kitten became best friends, just like she wished for in her diary. From then on, Jane believed that anything was possible if you just believe and wish for it. +John looked at the gray soil in the garden. He sighed and shook his head. He remembered playing in the garden when he was a small child. Everything seemed so much brighter back then. He thought about the many adventures he had in the garden. He smiled at the memories, but then he began to feel sad. He started to regret not playing in the garden more. + +John walked back into the house and looked out of the window at the garden. It was so quiet now. He saw a bird fly past and just for a moment it was like he was a little kid again, carefree and full of joy. But he knew that was not the case. + +He sighed and sat down in the chair. John wished he could go back in time and play in the garden again. He would never regret it then. + +John looked back out of the window and shook his head. Even the gray soil out in the garden was inviting him to come and play, but it was too late. He knew he must move on. With a heavy heart, he turned around and walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very scared. His name was Max, and he was 3 years old. One day, Max and his family went to the airport. They were going on a long, exciting trip. + +Max woke up early in the morning, ready to start the adventure. But as soon as he heard the loud engines of the airplane, he felt scared all over again. His mom gave him a big hug and said, “Don’t be scared, Max. It is just the sound of the airplane.†+ +Max took a deep breath and walked inside the airport. He was still a little scared, but he was excited, too. He and his family got on the airplane and started flying. Max looked out the window and saw clouds, birds, and houses. He smiled and wasn’t scared anymore. + +After that, Max had lots of fun everywhere he went. He wasn't scared of anything anymore! +Ellie the elephant was very adventurous. She went on lots of exciting journeys and loved trying something new. One day, she decided to try something even more daring. She took a journey far away and soon came to a field of brightly coloured symbols. + +Ellie was so excited that she reached out to grab one of the symbols. But when she did, something unexpected happened. She felt a sharp sting in her trunk and quickly let go. + +Ellie soon realised that she hadn't been careful enough. She learnt that the symbols were very fragile and that if she had been a bit more adventurous, she wouldn't have hurt her trunk. Ellie felt a deep regret. + +From that day, Ellie was much more careful when trying something new. She also made sure to remember the symbols as a reminder to be careful. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was three years old and really loved tomatoes. One day Sarah was running through her garden when she heard a snap. She stopped and looked down. "Oh no!" she exclaimed, "My favourite tomato plant is broken!" + +Sarah was really sad. She didn't know how to fix it. Then, she heard a voice from behind her. It was her dad. "Don't worry Sarah, I can help you complete your tomato plant," he said. + +Sarah was so excited. She jumped around, clapping her hands. Her dad said they would need some soil, some compost and some more tomatoes. + +They went to the store and got everything they needed. Then they went back to the garden. They put the soil in the pot, added the compost and planted the new tomatoes. Once they had finished, the tomato plant was fixed! + +Sarah was so happy to see it was finished. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you for helping me complete my tomato plant!" + +From that day on, Sarah and her dad took care of the tomato plant together. They watered it, weeded it and made sure it was always healthy and strong. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl. She was very sad because she wanted to escape, but she could not. One day, she found a shiny helmet with wings on it. She put it on and it made her feel wonderful! + +With the helmet on, she flew away. She flew up in the sky and away from her poor little home. She felt so free! She soared and twirled through the clouds. Nothing was able to stop her. + +After a while the little girl got very tired. She flew back down to the ground and took off the helmet. But she was still feeling free. She knew that no matter what happened she would always have the wonderful memories of her escape. +Once upon a time there was a farmer named Tom. Tom lived on a big farm and everyday he laid in his big field. One day, Tom saw something odd laying in his field. It was round and brown, like a barrel. He went out to see what it was and it was a barrel filled with something gross and disgusting. Tom was so disgusted that he wanted to get it out of his field. He grabbed a big stick and pushed the barrel out of the field. After that, Tom never saw it again. The End. +Once upon a time there was a market. It was always full of people and things to buy. But one day, it was empty. Everyone had gone home, and there was no one left. + +But, a little boy was there. He was very brave and wanted to protect the market. He took out a broom and started sweeping all the cobwebs away. Then, he decided to put some flowers around. This made the market full of colour and happiness. + +The little boy looked around and smiled. He knew he had done a good job protecting the market. He waved goodbye to the market and walked home. +Once upon a time there was a dependable chalk. It was important to everyone in the town and they all used it to write and draw on the sidewalk. Every morning they would remove the chalk and start all over again. + +One day, a naughty little boy didn't like the chalk and decided to dispose of it. He threw it in a river and took off running. Everyone was so mad and disappointed. + +The town noticed the next morning that their dependable chalk was gone, and they couldn't do their morning chores. + +The moral of the story is that it's always important to be responsible, even with something like a chalk! Don't be like the naughty little boy and remove it—just be sensible with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her mattress. She was very careful with it because it was fragile. Every night she would make sure it was tucked in and comfortable. + +One night, she wasn't happy with how her mattress looked. She wanted to understand why it didn't look like it used to. So, she asked her mom. + +Her mom carefully explained that mattresses can become fragile when used too long. She said that to keep it looking like new, it needs to be replaced every few years. + +The little girl finally understood. She felt so much better knowing that with a new mattress, she wouldn't need to worry about it being fragile any more. And so, the little girl got a new mattress and she was happy. The End. +Once upon a time there was a dry ashtray. The ashtray was all alone in the corner of the room and nobody ever paid attention to it. + +One day, an angry voice yelled "Hey, ashtray!" The ashtray was so startled that it almost fell off the shelf. + +The ashtray looked around and saw a little girl standing in the corner. The little girl had curly hair and a big smile. She asked the ashtray what it was doing there all by itself. The ashtray explained that nobody ever paid attention to it. + +The little girl nodded in understanding and said "I can help you!" She picked up the ashtray and placed it in the middle of the room, so everyone could see it. + +The ashtray thanked the little girl and promised it would never be lonely again. The girl smiled, gave the ashtray a hug, and skipped away. + +The ashtray couldn't help but smile as it watched the little girl go. From that day on, it was the happiest ashtray in town. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the rain. + +Today was a very special day for Tim. It was raining outside and he wanted to go out and play. He put on his raincoat and ran to the backyard. + +He ran around in the rain and jumped in the puddles. He smiled and laughed happily. Suddenly, he saw something weird. It was a frame lying in the grass. + +He picked it up to look at it up close. It was very weird, but he liked it. He wanted to take it with him. He put the frame under his arm and ran back to his house. + +When Tim got home, his mom was surprised. She asked him, "What do you have there Timmy?" + +Tim answered proudly, "It's my new frame mommy! I found it in the rain." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Timmy! Now let's get you out of your wet clothes before you catch a cold." + +Tim happily went upstairs and changed his clothes. He put his frame in his room and enjoyed the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Anna and Sophie. Anna was very happy and she loved to explore the world around her. One day, Anna and Sophie were playing in the garden when a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. Anna was so excited and wanted to take the rainbow for herself, so she tried to do so with a stick. + +Sophie noticed what Anna was doing and said, "Anna, that's impossible, how can you remove a rainbow?". Anna was surprised, but Sophie had a point. She couldn't remove the beautiful rainbow. So Anna stopped and the two friends opened their eyes to the beauty around them. Then Anna said, "We can't remove a rainbow, but we can look at it and appreciate it". + +The two friends stood in awe of the beauty of the rainbow and Sophie said, "It's so much better to open our eyes and appreciate the rainbow and the things that we can't take with us". + +The moral of the story is that it is better to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of things around us than to try and take them away forever. +It was a cold day. The classroom was chilly and the children shivered. + +Jack was one of the children, and he was standing in the back of the classroom looking out the window. His teacher noticed and asked, "Jack, why are you standing? It's too cold to be standing. What are you looking for?" + +Jack replied, "I'm looking for my friend. He said he'd be here today." + +The teacher smiled and said, "Well, why don't you take a seat? He'll be here soon. I'm sure of it." + +Jack smiled and sat down. He was so excited to see his friend. + +A few minutes later, Jack heard a knock on the door. He stood up and ran to the door. Sure enough, it was his friend! They hugged and laughed and shared stories about their weekend. + +The teacher watched and smiled. She said, "Well, it looks like the cold classroom isn't so bad after all." +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who liked to travel. He hopped on a boat and sailed out to explore the world. One day when he was out sailing, he saw a delicate fish in the water. The sailor quickly grabbed a string and tried to tie it around the fish's tail, but it was too delicate. He had to be very careful. + +The Sailor decided to let the fish go, and instead chose to admire its beauty from the boat. He knew that if he tried to tie the fish, he might hurt it. + +The sailor's act of kindness and patience taught him an important lesson. He learned that some things must be treated with love and gentleness. He also learned that sometimes, it's best to just admire the beauty of something, instead of trying to take it away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Abby. She wanted to go to the sea to have an adventure. + +Abby's mom said, "Be careful, brave Abby - and don't forget to always repeat your safety rules." Abby smiled and said, "OK Mommy - I will!" + +Abby walked and walked until she reached the sea. It was very big, but also very broken. Abby looked around and heard the sound of roaring waves. She soon spotted a starfish lying on the sand, broken and without its sparkly shine. + +Abby carefully picked it up, looked at it and said, "Oh little starfish, you are broken. Let me help you." She walked back to her home and put the starfish in a safe place. + +"I will fix you," Abby repeated on the way home, and kept saying it. When morning came, the little starfish was safe and shining again. + +The end. +Nina was driving around the lake in her car. She had a very heavy bag full of toys and she wanted to find the perfect spot to play. Suddenly, a big scary looking cloud blocked out the sun. It was getting very dark. Nina was worried as the heavy wind started blowing and the water on the lake started to get choppy. + +Nina decided it was too dangerous to stay by the lake and so she drove away as fast as she could. The rain was pouring down with a loud thumping sound. The wind was now so strong it was making it difficult to drive. + +Nina was scared and held her heavy bag tight. She kept driving, until she spotted a big tree and pulled over to take shelter. She sat under the tree, safe and dry, until the bad storm passed. Then she drove home feeling very relieved. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She had a very brave heart, but it was also very fragile. + +One day, Lucy was walking in the park when a big mean bully came up to her and tried to take her sweet. But Lucy was very brave and she resisted! She pushed the bully away and shouted 'No!' + +The bully was so angry, he tried grabbing Lucy's arm. Lucy held onto her sweet with all her might and shouted 'No!' again. + +The bully was so frustrated that he decided to give up and walk away. Lucy had been very brave and it felt good! She was proud that she had resisted and protected her sweet. + +Lucy held her brave and fragile heart close, and walked home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a strong little girl named Anna, who lived in a house filled with love and laughter. Every day, Anna would go out searching for new adventures. + +One day, Anna was out exploring the park when she heard some strange voices. Suddenly, she saw three big bears with bags in their hands. + +Anna said, "What are you doing?" + +One of the bear said, "We're sacking the park. We're searching for some honey". + +Anna looked at them and said with a smile, "Oh wow! Can I help you find honey?". + +The bears were amazed by Anna's courage and so they agreed. Together they searched until they were able to find a big juicy hive of honey! + +They all shouted with joy, hugged Anna and went off to enjoy their honey. + +From that day onwards, Anna was remembered for being brave and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl. She was a brave girl, who loved to go outside and play. One day, the sky grew dark and a storm came. The little girl started to cry, because she was scared. + +The girl's mother saw her daughter's fear. So she opened the door and invited her daughter to come inside and sit close to her. The little girl did not want to go, but then she heard the wind blowing so hard outside. She decided to listen to her mother, and she sat with her. + +The storm got worse and worse, and the little girl was still scared. But soon the storm began to calm down. The little girl opened her eyes and saw the blue sky again. She felt much better and hugged her mom to say thank you. + +The storm had ended. The day was nice again, and the little girl enjoyed playing in the fresh air. She would never forget the moment when she sat with her mom during the storm. +Henry was a cute three year old, who really valued his days. Every morning, he woke up and looked forward to the fun things he could do. He loved playing in the park, going to the zoo, and meeting all his friends. + +On this day, Henry knew he was going to do something special. He got dressed up and went outside to explore. He found lots of beautiful flowers and picked one for his mom. He hugged her and showed her what he had found. She was so proud of him! + +Later in the day, Henry and his mom went to the park. They walked around, exploring and looking at the ducks. They laughed and ran around, feeling the joy and warmth of the sunshine. Henry was so happy and he really valued the day. + +Before bed, Henry gave his mom another big hug and thanked her for the wonderful day. She smiled and said they should do it again soon. Henry couldn't wait and went to bed feeling thankful and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who did not like the leather shoes her Mum had bought for her. Every time Sarah put them on, she said "I hate these shoes!" + +One day, Sarah's Mum said "Sarah, why don't you like your shoes? They look so nice". But Sarah just said "I don't like them. They make me feel funny!" + +Suddenly Sarah's Dad said "I have an idea! Let me make your shoes less funny. I'm sure you'll love them then!" + +Excited, Sarah watched as her Dad took the leather shoes and made some changes. Then he showed Sarah her new shoes. They had a lot of colours and they were full of little pictures of her favourite animals! She was so happy that she shouted "I love them now! I'm never going to hate them again!" +Once upon a time, a little bird named Joe was sitting in his nest. The day was very quiet and the silence felt sad. Joe wanted to do something to make him feel better, so he decided to record all the little noises he heard. + +First, he heard the chirping of his friends from the nearby tree. He recorded it with a smile on his face. Next, he heard a little music from the house across the street. He recorded it, too. + +But then Joe heard something he didn't like. It was a loud and angry voice of a man shouting. He was worried and unhappy, so he decided not to record it. He wanted to stay away from that kind of noise. + +Afterwards, Joe recorded the sound of a gentle breeze rustling his feathers. It sounded so peaceful and soothing. + +When he was done recording, he sang a little song and was soon filled with joy. Although the day started off sad, it ended happily! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Anna and Bob. They were going to the park and saw an exciting race. +Anna said to Bob, "Let's keep running in the race!". +But Bob was being selfish and wanted to win the whole race for himself. He said to Anna, "No, I want to keep the race for myself." Anna was disappointed and very sad. + +Then, a kind lady who was walking by saw them. She said, "Friends don't keep a race all to themselves. You should share the race and keep it together!" + +Anna and Bob thought this was a great idea. So they both kept running the race and ended up having lots of fun. They laughed and cheered each other on, crossing the finish line together as best friends. + +The end. +Once there was a boy who liked to play outside a lot. He loved to explore and have fun in the park. One day he wanted to go to the park, but his mom wouldn't let him go. She said he had to stay home and do his chores. He panicked and didn't know what to do. + +He asked his mom if he could have a special treat. She said he could if he did his chores. She got him a cheap print of his favorite toy. He was so excited and couldn't wait to get to the park. + +He was finished with his chores in no time and he was soon out the door. He was so excited and couldn't wait to use his new print. He was running around and playing with it, when suddenly he stumbled and the print broke! He panicked and didn't know what to do. + +He was about to cry, but then his mom came outside. She said she could get a new print for him. He was so relieved and happy. Later that day, he was back to running around and playing with his new print in the park. He knew that everything was going to be alright. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to play outside. One day he was playing in the back yard when he saw something sparkly. He ran over and grabbed it. He looked around but he couldn't find where it had come from. It looked like a broken piece of a rainbow. + +Suddenly the sun went away and it started to rain. He heard a loud rumble and he looked up. He saw a huge broken rainbow in the sky! He was so excited. As the rain continued to pour down he grabbed his broken piece and put it in his pocket. + +When the rain stopped he ran inside to show his mom. He opened his pocket and pulled it out. His mom was so surprised. She told him he must have made a wish on a rainbow and it had come true. He smiled and hugged his broken piece tight. He was so happy. + +Since then, he always looked forward to a rainy day in the hopes that he would see another broken rainbow in the sky. +Once upon a time there was an enormous shower. All the animals gathered and wanted to create something special. But when they started creating, the shower became too big and heavy. + +It started to move and crash down through the trees and the grass. Even the little birds had to fly away, they were so scared. + +But the strongest animals couldn't move away and they screamed. They had no idea what would happen next. + +In the end, the shower was too powerful and it destroyed all the animals and their homes. Nothing was left. It was a terribly sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She loved playing outside, her favourite thing to do was to play with her ball. + +One day, Jane was jumping around when she accidentally dropped her ball. It rolled far away, into a dark forest! Jane was scared and didn't know what to do, as the forest was very dark. + +Suddenly, she saw a small waist wearing a funny hat. Jane asked the waist if it had seen her ball, but it shook its head. So, Jane decided to go into the forest and try to find it herself. + +In the middle of the forest, it was so dark that Jane could hardly see a thing. She was beginning to feel scared and was ready to leave, when she finally saw something in the distance. + +It was her ball! She quickly ran and grabbed it, happy to have it back. From that day onwards, Jane promised she would never drop her ball in the forest again. +Anna was very excited. Today was Wednesday and she knew what that meant. Wednesday was always the day she got to play in the garden. Anna put on her coat and ran outside. She couldn’t wait to unlock the gate and explore the garden. + +When Anna reached the gate, she searched in her pockets for the special key. She had to be very careful not to lose it. Finally, she found it and unlocked the gate. Anna smiled as she opened the gate, ready to have an adventure. + +But whenAnna walked through the gate, she saw something had changed. All the flowers were wilted and there were weeds everywhere. It looked very bad. Anna felt disappointed. + +Suddenly, Anna remembered she had wanted to explore the garden. She decided to still do it and started looking around. Soon enough Anna forgot about how bad the garden looked and started having fun. She spent the rest of the day exploring and playing in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a white lecture. A little girl called Sally went to visit it. She was so excited as she had never been to one before. + +When she arrived she saw lots of people marking down important points. Sally ignored them and instead she chose to mark down the things she liked best. They were colourful shapes and funny drawings. + +The lecture was coming to an end and Sally felt sad. But then she realised that she could take the lecture home with her! She gathered all of her drawings and put them into a bag. + +Sally went back home with a smile on her face, glad that she could remember the white lecture forever. +There was a family walking down the path. They were very happy. The little boy wanted to go one way, but the parents wanted to go the other. The little boy wanted to go one way, but the parents said no. He insisted that he wanted to take the other path. The parents just laughed and said no. Then the big brother said something that made them all happy. He said to go both ways and that made the little boy very excited. So they all happily went both ways. The little boy got to explore, and the parents got to relax. Everyone was happy! +Once there was a dark castle. It was very fancy and had very strong walls. But one day something terrible happened. The castle started to rot. It had been made from special stones, but now those stones were breaking apart. The walls of the castle were no longer so strong; they broke apart and little stones fell to the ground. + +The people in the castle were scared. They had nowhere to go and it was getting darker and darker in the castle every day. The King decided to look for help. He asked the Great Wizard to help make the castle strong again. + +The next day something magical happened. The Great Wizard waved his wand and the walls of the castle started to look new again. They were just as strong as before and the castle was once more a fancy place to live. + +The King and the people were so very happy that the castle was no longer rotting. They thanked the Great Wizard and everyone lived happily in their dark, fancy castle. +One day, two friends, Joe and Sarah, were walking down the street and they found some mail. Joe was very excited and he shouted, "Let's celebrate! This is great!" + +Sarah was more serious, so she said, "We should ask an adult before we open the mail. This could be serious." + +The friends listened to Sarah and they asked the mailman. He smiled and said, "The mail is for you. It's a surprise!" + +The friends were so happy and they started to celebrate. They opened the mail and found two tickets to a fun, special event. They yelled, "Yay!" and hugged each other. + +Joe and Sarah had a great celebration and they celebrated with the mailman too. They were so excited and it was a great day! +Once there was a bear who lived in the forest. Every day he spent his time playing and looking for food. Then one day, the bear was very lucky! He stumbled upon a large bush filled with sweet, juicy berries. He was very grateful and he quickly ate them all up. + +The next day, the bear returned. He was amazed to find that the bush was filled with more berries! He decided to come back every day. After a while, the bear started to recognize the same bush, which he was sure he had seen before. + +The bear started to feel very grateful. Every day he was happy when he saw the bush with the sweet berries. He knew the bush was special and he decided to thank it. He would rub his furry head against the bush and even sing to it. + +The bear never forgot this special bush. He was happy that he had been lucky enough to recognize its sweet berries. +Jack and Mark were brothers who were very different. Jack was fast, like a race car which speeds. He was always so busy and he was always in a hurry. Mark was much slower. He was like the slow speed of a mixer. + +One day, Jack and Mark had a big argument. Mark wanted to take a walk in the woods, but Jack wanted to stay at home and play games. The brothers argued so much that they eventually decided to go their separate ways. + +Jack sped ahead and quickly forgot about his brother. Meanwhile, Mark slowly followed behind and kept looking back to make sure he hadn't lost Jack. Jack kept speeding while Mark kept walking until they both were far away from each other. + +Jack didn't know it, but he had taken a wrong turn and ended up in a distant and far away town. He was completely lost and he didn't know how to get back. He panicked and started to cry. He wanted to see his brother! + +Back in the woods, Mark had finally noticed that he was alone. He had lost his brother and started to cry. Mark looked all over for Jack, but he could not find him. Jack was too far away. + +The next day Jack and Mark were still separated. They were both so sad and disappointed and knew they would never be able to find each other. Jack and Mark had taken different paths and they both had bad endings. +Once there was a strong little girl named Emma. She loved to explore and one day, she decided to climb up to the roof of her house. Emma was so adventurous. She carefully climbed higher and higher, until finally she was on the roof of her house. As she looked around, she noticed something she had never seen before. It was a magical little key at the edge of the roof. + +"What could the key open?" Emma thought to herself. She decided to turn it in the door to see what it could do. As soon as she got the key in the door, it opened up and revealed a secret room with lots of surprises! + +Emma was so excited! She went in and saw all sorts of magical things. There were toys, games and treats all over the place. Emma couldn't believe how amazing the secret room was. She had a great time exploring and learning about all the magical things! + +When it was time to go, Emma knew she had to be strong. She gathered her courage and carefully climbed down from the roof. Emma was proud of herself for being brave and exploring something new. She will never forget the magical secret room she found on the roof. +Once there was a thick owl. He was so thick that he couldn't fly very far! One day he saw something shiny in a tree. He used his wings to spray it with water. He kept spraying it until it was wet. The owl was so proud of himself! + +But then a big gust of wind came and blew the shiny thing away. It flew higher and higher until the owl couldn't see it anymore. He felt so sad. + +Then, the owl had an idea. He used his wings to spray water at the clouds. He sprayed them so high in the sky that he made so many rainbows. The owl smiled and was happy. + +He flew around the rainbows and laughed. He could fly quite far now with the help of the rainbows! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted a medal so badly, and she knew that she could get one if she struggled enough. + +So, every day, she tried her best to work for it. She worked hard and was very determined. + +One day, she spotted a medal in a shop window. It was a shiny golden medal, and it was very beautiful. But it was also very expensive, so Lucy couldn't buy it. + +Then, Lucy's mommy took her to another shop. This time, the medal wasn't shiny, but it was still very nice. And, it was very cheap. Lucy was so happy! She bought it and was so proud of her medal. + +Lucy was glad that she had worked so hard and struggled to get the medal she wanted. She never let go of it and proudly kept it forever. +Once upon a time there was a hedge in the middle of the forest. One day, a little girl named Susan wanted to explore the hedge. She walked towards the hedge and her parents warned her to be obedient. Susan nodded and smiled. + +When she reached the hedge she noticed a frowning fox standing on top of the hedge. She was scared and stepped back. The fox said, “Why are you here?†+ +Susan answered with a trembling voice, “I want to explore the hedge.†The fox nodded and said, “You can explore, but only if you stay obedient.†Susan agreed and became curious. She started to explore the hedge, finding lots of things. + +When she reached the end of the hedge she looked up to see the fox still standing on top of the hedge. He had a smile on his face and said, “Well done for being obedient on your journey.†+ +Susan took away a valuable lesson; it's important to be obedient as even when it may seem difficult, you can get where you want to go in life. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and daddy. They loved their two children very much. + +One day the little boy and his sister were playing in their room. Things were starting to get messy so Mommy said to them “It’s time to separate. You need to put away your toys and make your beds cleanâ€. + +The little boy and his sister wanted to make sure they each had the same number of toys, so they started counting. The sister counted her toys first, said “I have sixâ€, and then the little boy counted his and said “I have five.†+ +The sister had one extra toy, so she said “Here, I’ll give you one of my toys so we both have the same number.†She carefully picked out a toy and handed it to her brother. + +The brother looked at his sister and smiled. He said “Thank you. Now we can separate our toys and make our beds clean.†+ +Mommy smiled at the two of them and said “That’s so sweet of you. But now you need to move over here to this point so you can go to bed.†+ +The little boy and his sister went over to the point and hugged each other goodnight. They were so happy that they could separate their toys and make their beds clean. +Once upon a time there was a wise king who lived in a castle. Every day he gave his people advice on how to live happy, full lives. One day he was feeling very sleepy and told his people he was going to take a nap. + +"May I come with you?" asked one of the little kids who was standing nearby. + +"Of course you can," the king said with a smile. + +So the little kid followed the king into his bedchamber. He watched as the king tucked himself up in bed with lots of pillows and blankets. + +"This looks like so much fun," the kid said. + +"Indeed," chuckled the king. "But now I must finish sleeping, otherwise the morning will be quite tiring! Go along now and we'll talk more after I wake up." + +The kid said goodbye and the king closed his eyes. Soon enough he was fast asleep and the kid left the room. + +The next day, the little kid returned to the castle and asked the king how his nap went. + +"It was wonderful," the king replied. "And now I'm not so sleepy!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, Martha and John. Martha was an expert cook and she loved making pasta with all kinds of things. She would always mix pasta with delicious and colourful ingredients. + +One day, John asked Martha to make pasta with him. Martha was excited and agreed to do it. She showed John how to mix and knead the dough and soon, it was ready for the oven. + +But Martha had made one mistake: she had used too much flour and the oven was slow. As a result, the pasta came out of the oven a little too hard. + +John was very sad and angry. He scolded Martha and he wouldn't eat the pasta. He said he didn't like it and left. Martha was so upset that tears came to her eyes. + +Unfortunately, the story did not have a happy ending. +Once upon a time there lived a family. Every Sunday they would prepare a pizza together. They would make the dough and put different toppings on it. They usually added sausage, cheese and tomato sauce. + +One Sunday, the mom told the family that they would be making a modern pizza. Everybody was so excited as they had never made this kind of pizza before. They went to the store and bought ingredients like mushrooms, spinach and even truffle! + +When the modern pizza was finished, every family member took a bite and it was delicious! + +The moral of the story is that trying new things can lead to delicious surprises! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to play. He requested a toy from his parents but they said no. He started to get angry and his face became red. + +He went outside to play and saw a man walking alone. The man asked him where he was going and the boy said he wanted to play. The man then confused the boy by asking if he could join him. The boy was too young to understand. He simply nodded his head yes. + +The man started to lead the boy away from home. The boy was getting scared and started to cry for help. But the man ignored him and kept walking. + +Soon, the man and the boy stopped at a big scary house. The man wanted the boy to come inside but the boy refused. He started to run away. + +But the man was too fast, and he soon caught up with the boy. Then, he pushed the boy into the house and locked the door. The boy was so scared and confused, he had no idea what was going to happen. + +The boy was never seen again. +Once there was a brother and his sister. One day, the brother was playing outside in the mud and had made a big mess. He was very dirty and his sister said to him, "Why did you mix the mud to make such a filthy mess?" The brother said that he wanted to build a special house with the mud. His sister smiled, gave him a hug and said, "That's very nice. But the next time, why don't you try mixing some sand too, to make it even more special?" The brother thought this was a good idea and thanked his sister. + +From that day onwards, the brother and his sister mixed sand, mud and leaves together to make special houses. With every house they built they grew a little closer together and it made their bond stronger. The moral of this story is that when you mix things in the right way, it can make amazing things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joy. She was a happy, kind girl who loved to go on adventures. One day, Joy decided to go camping by herself. She packed her bag with all the things she needed and set off. + +As she was walking, Joy saw something up ahead. It was a wide river! Joy was both scared and excited. She wanted to cross the river so she could explore the other side. + +Joy tried to cross the river, but the water was too deep. She was very sorry. But then, Joy had an idea. She took her bag and threw it across the water. It landed on the other side! Joy was so excited. She put one foot in front of the other and hopped across the river. + +When Joy reached the other side, she saw that her bag had been torn open. All her things had been taken! Joy was very sad and sorry. But then, she heard someone laughing. It was a gruff man with a sack of Joy’s things! He had taken them when he had seen Joy try to cross the river. + +Joy was very angry. She stamped her feet and shouted at the man to give her things back. The man was scared. He quickly gave back all Joy’s things and ran away. + +Joy was so relieved. She quickly packed her things back into her bag and continued on her adventure. She was so +The boy was very excited. He had a shiny new box of equipment. Inside were all kinds of things. He could see a pencil and a piece of paper. He knew what to do. He grabbed the pencil, scribbled in the paper and said "I'm going to write!" + +He began writing all kinds of different things. His pencil made big, fat lines and thin, wiggly lines. Then he noticed the other item in the box. It was a thin piece of white paper. He had to use it and the pencil to make something special. + +He started making circles and squares. He drew a house and some trees. Before he knew it, he had written a picture book. He was so proud and happy. His picture book was finished! +Once upon a time, Jane was walking by the beach. All of a sudden, she heard someone calling her name. She turned around and saw a yellow jellyfish. Jane was so surprised! + +The jellyfish said, "Hello, Jane. Would you like to have a picnic with me?" + +Jane smiled and said, "Sure! That sounds like fun." + +The two of them had a wonderful picnic with all sorts of delicious food. At the end, the jellyfish said, "Thank you, Jane, for having a picnic with me." + +Jane thanked the jellyfish and went on her way. As she walked away, Jane wondered if she would ever see the jellyfish again. + +The next day, back at the beach, Jane was having another picnic when she heard someone calling her name. It was the yellow jellyfish again! + +The jellyfish said, "I'm so glad you're here! Would you like to go for a swim?" + +Jane said, "Yes! That sounds like a great idea!" + +The two of them had a wonderful time swimming in the ocean. When it was time to leave, the jellyfish said, "Thank you, Jane, for coming swimming with me today." + +Jane thanked the jellyfish and they said goodbye. Jane felt happy knowing that she could have a new friend to enjoy the beach with. +One day, Annie was walking in the garden. She saw something strange. It was a big bug. She had never seen one like it before. + +Annie decided to pick it up and take it home. She put it in her pocket and went inside. + +Later that evening, Annie showed the bug to her mum. Her mum told her to be careful as the bug looked like it was rotting. Annie was a bit foolish and thought it didn't matter. +So she kept it in her pocket. + +The next day, when Annie went to check the bug, she saw that it had completely rotted away! She was really sad. Annie should have listened to her mum. She had been very foolish. +John was walking in the park. Suddenly, he saw a stray dog. John walked up to the dog and noticed that the dog was very dirty. It was filled with filth and was shaking in fear. + +John looked around to find the dog's owner, but it was nowhere to be found. The poor dog had no one to take care of it. + +John looked down into the dog's eyes and said, "Do you want me to take you home with me?" + +The dog didn't answer, but it did slowly nod its head. + +John smiled and slowly took the dog home. He got the dog a warm bath, filled it with food and even gave it a warm bed to sleep on. + +The next day, John took the dog to the vet to get it checked. It was a healthy dog and all it needed was love and care. + +John smiled again and said, "You will be my dog from now on." The dog wagged its tail in joy. + +John gave the dog a big hug, never forgetting the day he found the discarded and filthy dog in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a weak little fireman. He had a big job to do and he was trying his best. Every day, the fireman got up early to go to the fire station. He wanted to make sure he was ready to help if anything bad happened. + +One day, the fireman was in the fire station when he heard an alarm going off. He rushed out to find a house on fire. He knew he had to try to fix it. + +He gathered his crew and unloaded the truck to get ready for the battle. The fireman tried and tried, but the fire was so large. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't fix it. + +Frustrated, the fireman put out the fire and looked around. He just couldn't understand why he couldn't fix it and why he was so weak. + +Then, suddenly, he saw it. A little spark had been burning since the beginning and he almost hadn't noticed it. The fireman felt happy that he was able to fix it now! He had finally done it! +Mimi was very excited. Today was the day she was getting her first video. She had heard so much about them, and she wanted to get one of her own. + +But when Mimi and her mom got to the video shop, she felt disappointed. All the videos were ugly, and none of them looked like the ones she had seen before. She couldn't believe it. + +Mimi sighed in frustration. She wanted a video so badly, but the ugly ones weren't what she wanted. She asked her mom if they could leave and look for a better video shop, but her mom said no. + +Mimi was so sad. She really wanted a video, and now it didn't look like she was going to get one at all. She sighed again, but this time it was a sad sigh of disappointment. + +Mimi and her mom left the shop, empty-handed. Mimi was feeling frustrated, but she knew she would have to wait for the perfect video. +It was a mild day when Dad brought home a new violin. Mom and Dad were so excited about it. They showed it to their 3 year old son, Jack. Jack was so excited too. He wanted to learn how to play. + +Dad said, "Let's get to work, Jack!" He showed Jack how to hold it and play it. Jack was having so much fun. + +But then all of a sudden, Jack's excitement made him move too quickly. The violin broke in his hand! Dad was very sad. + +Jack was scared and started to cry. Dad took him in his arms and said, "It's okay Jack. Mistakes happen." He hugged Jack and was very gentle with him. + +He said, "Let's go find a new one." So they all went to buy a brand new violin, and Jack was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Josh. Each day Josh would hear his mommy and daddy talking about their jobs. They both worked in an office, where they and the other staff helped people with their work. + +One day, Josh asked what "staff" meant. His mommy said, "That's the group of people we work with, who help us to do our jobs. Having a staff means that everyone can get their job done." Josh liked that idea. + +The next day, Josh's mommy asked him to use his "regular" voice when he asked for something. She said that regular meant not too loud or not too quiet. + +Josh always tried to remember to use his regular voice. He was so proud when his mommy said he was being a great help to the staff. Josh had learnt an important lesson, that having a regular voice was important when working in a staff. +Once there was a very rude little boy. He was always snapping at everyone! One day, his teacher decided to give him a surprise quiz. The boy was determined to pass it, so he worked very hard. But unfortunately, he couldn't answer a single question. + +As soon as he received his score, he began to snap again. His teacher just smiled and said, "It's ok. You'll do better next time." The boy was so surprised that he just sat there and stared. + +From then on, he changed his ways. He stopped being so rude and worked hard in class. Soon, he was acing every quiz! He was so proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl called Lucy. Every day, she would go out and play in her garden. But one day, Lucy found something strange in the garden. + +"Where did you come from?" she asked as she looked at the funny little face peeking out from the grass. + +The funny little face smiled. "I'm from the other side of the garden," it said. + +Lucy was so excited. She wanted to show her parents the funny little face. But when she turned around, it had vanished! + +"Where did it go?" she asked, looking around the garden. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. The funny little face was back! + +"I had to go because you were being so naughty," it said. "But I'm back now because I knew you would be good." + +Lucy was so glad the funny little face had come back. She promised to be on her best behaviour so it would stay around. + +From then on they were best friends, and they played together in the garden everyday. +The little man was happy in his cozy home. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He walked to the window and looked out. He saw a big man standing beside a messy pile of boxes. + +"What are you doing?" shouted the little man. + +"I'm squeezing poison onto the boxes," said the big man. + +The little man was very confused and scared. He had no idea why the man was doing this. He quickly ran back inside to hide. + +He now knew that something strange was happening. He readied himself for whatever might come next. + +The next morning, the little man returned to the window. He saw the big man was still there and he was now putting the boxes together. He couldn't help but laugh when he realized what was going on. + +The big man was building a beautiful beehive! The little man smiled as he watched the big man carefully fill the beehive with the poison he had squeezed out of the boxes the day before. He waved to the man and they both enjoyed the beauty of the new beehive. +Suzie was a 3 year old girl and she loved to read. She had lots of books and she especially liked ones with pictures. + +One day, Suzie was reading her favourite book when she saw something strange. There was a rat in her book! Suzie was very confused. + +She asked her parents what to do and they said she should be brave. They set up a special house for the rat in Suzie's garden. + +Each day, Suzie would read her book and the rat would run around and explore the garden. Both of them were happy and Suzie was not confused anymore. +Once upon a time, there was an honest aeroplane. Every day, the aeroplane flew around the sky and so many people recognized it! + +The aeroplane was very happy, but it was a bit lonely. One day, while flying, it noticed something. It was a yellow balloon! It was floating in the air and it had a funny face on it. + +The aeroplane liked the balloon very much. It flew close and honked hello. The balloon jumped in surprise and started to giggle. The aeroplane was happy. Finally it had a friend! + +The two of them started to fly together every single day. The people below looked up and smiled. They could recognize the two friends playing together in the sky. +In the morning, Tom was feeling very intelligent. He wanted to try something new and exciting. So, he decided to zoom down the slippery playground slide! He held onto the handles tightly, and took a deep breath. Up he went, and quickly zoomed down the slide! When he reached the bottom, he cheered with joy. + +Tom liked zoom ing so much that he decided to do it again! This time he ran up the jungle gym, and zoomed down the slide after that. He laughed and smiled as he flew down the slide, faster and faster. It felt like a very big adventure! + +He zoomed down the slide one last time and finally decided to go home. Tom felt happy and satisfied with his morning of zooming adventure. He knew that he was very intelligent and he was ready to use his brains to learn more! +Joey had a special job. Every day he would help his grandma at the doctor's office. His job was to be a patient helper. He would show the patients where to go and help them get ready for their visits. + +Unfortunately, one day, Joey forgot to help a patient. This patient was very frustrated and angry at Joey. They shouted and said it was not fair for Joey to forget. Joey felt terrible and said he was sorry. + +The patient was still angry, but their anger soon turned to fear. The patient said they had forgotten an important medicine and might have to go without it. Joey was scared and tried his best to help the patient. Unfortunately, it was too late. Without the medicine, the patient started to feel sick. Joey felt awful and wished he had been more patient. + +This was a lesson for Joey. He learned that being patient was important and never to forget a task again. He would remember this lesson and hopefully use it in the future, so no one would get hurt like the patient did. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three years old. She loved playing at the park. + +One day, when she went to the park, she saw a big spinning thing that she had never seen before. It was very tall, and looked scary and she was a bit scared. + +The little girl asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was called "equipment". She explained that on the equipment, people could spin around very fast and it was lots of fun. + +The little girl was too scared to give it a try, but she watched some other kids happily spinning around and decided it looked like fun after all. + +So, with her mom's help, the little girl got onto the equipment and grabbed the bars. She was a bit scared but then the spinning started. It was so much fun and she spun around faster and faster and had the best time. + +When she was done, the little girl was so happy and couldn't wait to come back to the park and spin on the equipment again! +Once there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old and very independent. Emma liked to sit in her big red chair and play with her dolls. She also liked sitting in her cell at school. + +Every day, Emma would go to her cell, take out her pencil and paper and start to draw. She would draw pictures of animals and houses. She liked being independent and doing her own thing. + +Emma would sit in her cell for hours, drawing and playing make believe. She would always make sure to put her things away in the right place when she was done. + +One day, Emma was so proud of all the things she had made in her cell. She had grown so independent that she could create beautiful things all on her own. From then on, Emma always made sure to take time to sit in her cell and be creative. +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince. He lived in a grand palace and everyone in the kingdom knew him. +One day, the brave prince had to finish an important task. He was to take a special gift to a neighbouring kingdom. +The prince set off on his long journey and soon it was very hard. He struggled against the wind, the snow and the darkness of night. But the brave prince kept going and he never stopped. +Finally, the prince reached the palace in the neighbouring kingdom and he finished his task. All the people of the kingdom cheered for the brave prince and thanked him for his kindness. +The moral of the story is that if you stay brave and never give up, you can finish any task! +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious point. Nobody knew where it was or what it was. One day, a small boy started looking for it. He asked around town but nobody had the answer. He kept searching everywhere and eventually he started to get tired. + +Just when he was about to give up, he heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. He cautiously went closer and saw that it was the mysterious point! He was so excited. He had been looking for it for so long. He touched the point and all of a sudden, the sky lit up and a beautiful rainbow appeared over the village. Everyone was cheering and they thanked the boy for finding the mysterious point. + +From then on, the mysterious point was the boy's most special place and he would visit it every chance he got. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a very clever little girl called Molly. She was only 3 years old and was very good at learning. One day, Molly went to the shop with her mum. + +Molly's eyes widened with excitement. She looked at all of the things you could buy - toys, books, sweets and more. Molly was so excited that she wanted to buy something. + +Mum told Molly she could choose one toy. Molly was so clever that she picked the perfect toy - a big blue teddy bear. She hugged it tight and smiled. + +Mum paid for the teddy bear, and off they went home. Molly had the best day ever with her new teddy bear. +Jack and Joe were walking in the park when Joe leaned against a tree. Suddenly, a loud noise came from behind the tree. Jack and Joe scared and Jack asked, “What was that noise?†Joe cautiously peeked behind the tree and saw a careless bear. Joe shouted, “Run!†+ +Jack and Joe ran as fast as they could, but it was too late. The bear chased after them and caught up. Joe tripped and and Jack had to keep running. The bear grabbed Joe and started to carry him away. Jack yelled and cried, but the bear didn’t care. + +Jack sadly watched as the bear took Joe away. He was so scared that all he could do was stand and watch. Joe was gone and Jack was all alone. +Once upon a time there was a very special little girl. Every day she went outside and played in her garden. One day she noticed something in the garden - a pile of junk! She thought it looked interesting and decided to try and make something from it. She used her imagination and a few tools and soon she had made something amazing - a harmless toy! + +The little girl was so proud of what she had achieved. She couldn't believe that she had made something all by herself. She smiled with delight as she remembered that she had succeeded. + +She continued to make lots of harmless objects from the junk, and she showed her creations to her parents. They were amazed and incredibly proud of their daughter, and they told all their friends about her wonderful achievement. + +The little girl had succeeded in making something very special. And with every success she gained more courage, and confidence to create something even better. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Tony and Peter. They were best friends and they both loved to travel. +One day they decided to go on an adventure. Tony brought along his lucky rubber ball. + +Peter asked Tony why he brought his rubber ball. He replied “I always take him on my travels to keep me safe. He gives me luck and makes me proud.†+ +Peter was very curious and asked Tony “How does it make you proud?†+ +Tony smiled and said “Well, whenever I travel with my rubber ball, I feel so proud that I can show my friends how brave I am.†+ +Peter smiled and said “I think that is great! Let’s go on our adventure.†And they did. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joey. He was three years old and wanted to explore the world. He wanted to go on an adventure! + +One day, Joey went to a park and saw a tire. He wanted to find out what it was. + +Joey asked his mom, "What is this?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a tire. You can soak it." + +Joey was excited. He took a hose and poured a lot of water over the tire. + +The water soaked the tire, making it very heavy. Joey tried to move it but he couldn't. It was like he had discovered a new unknown world. + +Joey smiled and enjoyed his special discovery. He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a fairy who lived deep in the forest and she had magical powers. The fairy's most precious possession was a thin copper box and she kept it hidden away so no one else could find it. + +Every morning, the fairy would go to the box and imagine what wonderful things it could do for her. She wanted to find a way to make her life better, but she didn't know what the box really contained. + +One morning, she finally opened the box and found a magic wand inside. She was delighted and set to work, waving the wand through the air. Sparkles began to shine around her, and with each wave of her wand, her dreams began to come true. + +The fairy was so happy that she never put the thin copper box away again. She kept it nearby because now she knew how powerful it could be. Her imagination could make everything she dreamed of come true. +The sun was bright and high in the sky. All the birds were chirping and singing. One bird flew up higher in the sky until it saw something amazing. It was a yellow trail! + +The bird flew closer to the trail and called out to his friends. "Come and see this yellow trail!" However, they could not see it. + +The bird said to them, "Follow me and you will see the yellow trail." The friends followed the yellow trail and were amazed. + +The yellow trail seemed to go on forever. It was such a beautiful sight to see. + +The friends kept flying along the yellow trail until they came across something even more amazing. It was a mountain! + +The friends couldn't believe what they saw. It was so big! + +The friends flew up to the top of the mountain and saw a lake. It was the most beautiful lake they had ever seen. + +The friends felt so amazed and excited. They enjoyed flying and discovering the beautiful yellow trail. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack liked to sail boats. He found a really big barrel that he wanted to use to sail across the lake. + +So Jack climbed inside the barrel and set off. At first he felt really excited, but after a while he started to feel a bit uncomfortable inside the barrel. + +Jack sailed and sailed and sailed, but the barrel was heavy and he couldn't move very fast. After a while, he got really tired and decided to stop. + +When he finally got to the other side of the lake, he felt happy to be out of the barrel. He made a promise to himself that he would never sail in a barrel again - it was much too uncomfortable! +Once there was a little girl. She liked to keep her house clean. She found a wide broom and started to clean. She cleaned the floors, the windows and the walls. Then, she looked up and saw lots of dust on the ceiling. It was so high she couldn't reach it. + +The little girl thought for a few moments. Then, she got a bright idea. She took all of the furniture in the room, and put it together to make a pile. She climbed up onto the pile and started to clean the ceiling. + +Soon, the little girl was tired. But when she was finished, the ceiling looked much better. She climbed down off the pile, and cleaned up the furniture. Then, she smiled and said, "Good job, me!" She was so proud of herself. +The day was very hot. Everywhere, things were melting. Everyone was sweating and feeling uncomfortable. Sam had been playing outside all day, but after a while he just wanted to find a cool spot. Suddenly, he thought he knew the perfect place. + +He ran to a huge, old tree near his house. He sat down and immediately felt more comfortable. But then it started to get even cooler. Was the tree doing something? Sam looked around, and noticed little tufts of white wool all over the ground. It was a very delicate fibre, and it seemed like it was freezing everything around him. + +He smiled and thought, "This must be magic wool!" He loved feeling the cool breeze blowing by. Then he heard a voice. It was his mum. She was telling him to come inside. + +Sam was disappointed, but he knew the magic wool wouldn't last forever. He waved goodbye and ran back home, excited for the next time he could come back outside and freeze in the cool breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a white butterfly. It fluttered around a flowery meadow and enjoyed the sun. One day, the butterfly spotted another butterfly far away on the other side of the field. She wanted to fly over and say hello, but the large meadow was too big and the butterflies were too far apart. + +The white butterfly wanted so much to be with the other butterfly. She flapped her wings harder and harder until she slowly made her way to the centre of the meadow. The two butterflies saw each other and waved hello, but they were still too far away to be together. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and separated the two butterflies! The white butterfly felt so sad and scared. She tried to look for the other butterfly, but she was too far away. + +But then, miraculously, the wind changed direction and brought the two butterflies back together! This time, the butterfly friends were not separated and could be together. The white butterfly smiled, happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, two sisters lived with their mom. The two sisters were very tidy. Every night before they went to bed, they had to polish their bedroom. + +One evening, the little one was feeling lazy. She told her mom that she wasn't going to polish her bed. Her mom became very angry and told her that if she didn't polish her bed, she would be in trouble. + +The little girl didn't want to polish her bed. She decided to hide her mom. After her mom went to bed, the little girl hid the polish in a drawer. She thought she was being very clever. + +The next morning, the mom was very angry when she saw the bedroom. She was even more angry when she found the polish in the drawer. She scolded the little girl for not being tidy and for hiding the polish. + +The mom was very sad about what happened. She told the little girl that she had to stay in her room all day as punishment for not listening. The little girl was very unhappy but she didn't have a choice. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal puppy named Spot. Spot was always so happy, spending his days playing in the sun and searching for new things to explore. + +One day, as Spot was playing, he came across a book. He wanted to read it, so he barked and ran around the book until his owner picked it up and read it out loud. + +Spot listened to every word, but then he noticed something that made him sad. There was no shade in the house, so Spot could not read the book if the sun was too bright. He wanted to keep learning, but he couldn't because the sun was too bright. + +Spot's owner was so sad to see how sad Spot was. He wanted to help his loyal friend be able to read. So, he decided to hang a shade outside the window so that Spot could read in the shade. + +Spot was so happy! He could read in the shade and the sun couldn't hurt his eyes. From then on, Spot and his owner read together in the shade. They were so loyal to each other, and Spot always looked forward to reading with his best friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go for a walk. She grabbed her special sisters hand and the two went walking down the path. + +The little girl looked around and saw the vast empty space around them. She was restless and wanted to go explore it. + +The older sister said, "We can go explore a little, but we must be careful. Do not go too far." + +The little girl nodded eagerly. She was excited to explore the big space around them and she started running towards the big empty field. + +Along the way, she spotted something sparkly. She saw a shiny penny and ran towards it to pick it up. She was soon lost in the open space before her sister called her back. + +"Come on back now. It's time to go home", said the older sister. + +The little girl reluctantly agreed and happily walked back home hand in hand with her sister. She was relieved and her spirit was content – ready for more new adventures. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old. He really wanted to make a vehicle, so he took some red blocks and started putting them together. He made the body, two round wheels and the steering wheel. + +He was so proud of himself. He pushed the vehicle around the room and nothing else would make him so happy. His mom and dad watched him play with a big smile on their faces. + +He took his vehicle outside. He drove it around the park and he even raced it against the other kids' vehicles. The little boy especially liked playing in the sand. He made big red towers and connected them to his vehicle. + +The boy had a wonderful time. After the sun went down, he took his vehicle back to his house and put it in his room. He had so much fun. He was proud of what he had made. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to play. Every day Jack had a new toy to explore and he was never bored. + +One day, Jack found a strange object. It was sparkly and red, and it had lots of fun pieces to play with. He was so excited to try it out! He carefully looked at every part and tried to figure out how it worked. + +Slowly and calmly he put it together. He looked so proud when he realized he could move his object around and make it do amazing things. He had found the best thing to play with ever! + +Every day Jack would play with his object. He was so happy to have something to make him feel calm and relaxed. He never wanted to put it away, but eventually his mom said it was time for bed. + +Jack said goodnight and quietly put his object away. He couldn't wait for tomorrow, when he could get out his object and play again. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jack and Joe. Jack and Joe were best friends, always playing and having fun. One day, Jack and Joe were running around together and Jack kept jumping on the furniture. Joe didn't like it and wanted Jack to stop. Jack didn't want to listen, and so Joe got angry. Joe pushed Jack and Jack got mad. The two boys started to fight. The fighting got louder and louder, and some smelly things were broken. + +Their mom heard them fighting and came running into the room. She saw the mess and scolded them for fighting. She told them that fighting is not the answer for anything. It won't fix their problems, it'll only make things worse. + +Jack and Joe were then sad and sorry for their fighting. They worked together to clean up the mess and agreed to talk out their problems with each other instead of using their fists. From then on, Jack and Joe never fought again. They learned that the best way to solve problems is not to fight, but to talk and use love. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jodie and Daisy. They were best friends and did everything together. Most days they would play together, but one day they started to fight. They were angry with each other and said mean things. + +Jodie was confused. He didn't know why Daisy was so mad. He tried to say sorry and make Daisy feel better, but Daisy wouldn't listen. She just kept yelling. + +Then, all of a sudden, a daisy came through the window and floated down slowly. Jodie and Daisy saw the daisy and remembered all the fun times they had together. Jodie asked Daisy if they could be friends again and Daisy said yes. + +The two friends hugged and smiled at each other. They decided that it's better to be friends than to fight. + +Moral of the story: It's better to be friends than fight. +Once there was a brave lion named Mufasa. He was very unique, with a mane of soft brown fur. Every evening he liked to go out for a walk in the jungle. + +One evening, something unusual happened. Mufasa spotted a big carrot in the middle of the grass. He had never seen a carrot in the jungle before. + +Mufasa was curious and he went to take a closer look. The carrot seemed to be calling out to him. He got closer and closer until he was right beside it. + +Suddenly, the carrot began to roar! Mufasa was so shocked that he stumbled backwards. But it didn't roar again. + +The next evening, when Mufasa went out for a walk, he decided to look for the special carrot again. Sure enough, it was still there in the grass. + +This time, when he got close, the carrot roared again! Mufasa was so happy he jumped for joy. It was the most unique thing he had ever seen, and he knew it was his new friend. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. Luce was only three years old, but she was very curious. She wanted to explore the world around her and learn about all the interesting things it had to offer. + +One day, Lucy was in her room playing with her dolls. She noticed an odd-looking door in the corner. At the top of the door was a knob. She reached up and tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lucy's mom heard the noise and came in to see what was going on. She picked Lucy up, gave her a hug, and said "What are you doing, sweetheart?" + +Lucy replied, "I was trying to open the door, but I can't figure out how." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go see what's behind the door. I bet it's something very interesting!" + +Excitedly, Lucy reached up and grabbed the knob. With a bit of help from her mom, she was able to finally open the door. Behind the door was a beautiful garden full of flowers, trees, and butterflies. + +Lucy gasped in amazement. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! She knew this would be a place she'd love to visit time and time again. +Jane was very excited. She was all grown up and ready to go to university. She had worked hard, and was looking forward to being a student. Jane said goodbye to her family and set off on her journey. + +When Jane arrived to the university, she found it to be very calm. She loved the feeling of being in a place where she could learn and grow. She took a deep breath to take it all in. + +Unfortunately, Jane had forgotten one important thing: her backpack! All her textbooks and other supplies were left at home. She was so disappointed and sad. She knew that she wouldn't be able to concentrate in classes without her things. + +Jane had to turn around and go home. She was very sad, and couldn't believe her mistake. Her excitement had suddenly turned to sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a band of silly characters. They loved to laugh and play together. One day they decided to load some firewood into their wagon so they could have a picnic. + +But something went wrong! The silly characters accidentally loaded too much wood, so the wagon got stuck. They tried to pull it, but they couldn't move it. They tried pushing it, but it was no use. + +Finally, they got desperate and tried to load the wagon back up. But it was too late—the wagon was stuck until someone else could help them out. The silly characters were stuck and couldn't have their picnic. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a very strong man. He loved to build things. He spent all day and night building whatever he could. He was so strong that he could build more than anyone else. + +One day, the man decided to take a holiday. He was so excited to have a break from his building. He was going to go to the beach and relax in the sunshine. + +But when the man arrived at the beach, he realised he had forgotten to bring his building tools. Without his tools, he couldn't build anything. He was so disappointed. + +The man had to find something else to do on his holiday. But nothing was as fun as building. He realised that he had made a big mistake by forgetting to bring his tools. He wished he had stayed home and kept on building. + +The man never went on a holiday again. All he wanted to do was build. He was strong and he built lots of things. But he never had any fun holidays. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tia. Tia loved to fly. One day, she saw something cool in the sky. It was a planet! Tia said, "Wow, that looks so cool!" She wanted to fly over and explore the planet. + +So, Tia flew up to the planet. She was so excited, she couldn't believe it. When she got to the planet, she saw a lot of cool things. There were trees and animals, and the planet was very colorful. + +The planet was so cool that Tia wanted to stay there forever. She asked the animals, "Can I stay here with you?" + +The animals said, "No, you must go back home. But you can come and visit us again soon." + +Tia was a bit disappointed, but she said goodbye and thanked them. She flew back home, but she was looking forward to her next visit to the cool planet! +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three and loved to chew. Every day she would run around to find new things to chew. + +One day she found a candle in the kitchen and she began to chew on it. It felt really nice, crunchy and sweet. She wanted to chew more, but she forgot that candles are made of wax. The wax started to dissolve in her mouth, making it hard to breathe. + +Amy started to feel very scared, so she went running to her mum. Her mum saw her and ran to help. She told Amy not to chew things that are not meant to be eaten. + +Amy learnt her lesson and was very grateful for the help. From then on, she was more careful and paid more attention to the things she was chewing. This taught her an incredible lesson to be more aware of the things around her. +Once upon a time there were two little birds. They were best friends. One day, the two birds decided to go on an adventure. They each grabbed a license and spun around in circles. The birds loved spinning; it made them feel free. + +The experience made them feel so creative. They thought of new things to do and places to explore. But then the two birds heard a loud noise and they had to hide. + +They were really scared, but they remembered one thing they had learned: when they spin they can fly away! So, they grabbed their license, spun around in circles and flew away. + +In the end, their creative spinning saved them. The loud noise turned out to be their mom, calling them home! +Grandma was taking her grand daughter for a walk through the jungle. Grandma was happy to have her granddaughter around, and asked her questions about the animals and plants in the jungle. Grandma said, "Who do you think will be living in this jungle?" Granddaughter thought for a moment, then pointed to a tree. She said, "Maybe a monkey will live there!" Grandma was very proud of her granddaughter and was very thoughtful. + +The two of them kept walking deeper into the jungle, discovering different plants and animals. Granddaughter was very curious, and asked many questions. After a while, they came to a lake. Grandma pointed to the lake and asked granddaughter to mind the lake. Granddaughter carefully looked around the lake and noticed lots of animals and plants that had made the lake their home. She was amazed and said, "Wow! So many living things!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Let's keep walking. But remember, always be careful and mind whatever you do here in the jungle." Granddaughter nodded, understanding the importance of being mindful in the jungle. + +The two of them continued their journey through the jungle, discovering more things and having an enjoyable time together. Granddaughter felt grateful to her grandma for taking her there, and was very thankful to have a thoughtful grandma like hers. +Ben was having a very exciting day. He had a new toy to play with! It was a shiny red car and it looked so perfect. He held it close and couldn't wait to feel how smooth it was. + +Ben asked his mom, "Can I polish my car?" His mom said, "Yes, but only when you are outside on the land." + +Ben quickly went out and sat on the grass. He felt so happy to have his new car and he was ready to get polishing. He found a cloth and began rubbing the car fiercely, trying to give it the perfect shine. + +Suddenly, Ben heard a loud noise coming from the land. Before he could take a closer look, he saw a large crowd of people running away! He was scared and wanted to go home. + +But then he heard a voice say, "It's ok, Ben. Those people are just scared of the new machine that has been built. They are afraid it will not work properly and it might get them hurt." + +Ben felt much better, but he still wanted to finish polishing his car. He continued working until it was shining like a star. Then he ran inside to show his mom! +Once upon a time, there was a good dog. Its name was Rover. Rover was very special. Every morning he liked to go upstairs and see the sun. Every night, he went there to watch the stars. + +One day, as Rover went up to the stairs, he looked up and saw something amazing. His old friend, a rabbit, had come to visit him! He wanted to say hello but the rabbit seemed to vanish before his eyes. + +Rover didn't know where his friend had gone. He looked all around but his friend was nowhere to be seen. Then he thought of a good idea. He thought he should try the upstairs. + +And that's exactly what Rover did. He ran up the stairs, searching for his rabbit friend. And sure enough, he found it! The rabbit had been hiding in the shadows. + +Rover was so happy to see his rabbit friend again. They ran around and played all day. Rover knew that upstairs was the best place to look for old friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mild sun, shining joyfully. The flowers in the garden were beginning to bloom, each blossom a splash of colour. + +But, sadly, little Daisy wasn't as excited as she should've been. All day, she had wanted to watch a cartoon on the TV, but her mummy said no. She had been disappointed and a bit mad, and so she decided to go and find something else to do. + +Down in the garden, Daisy came across something wonderful - big colourful butterflies! She watched them fluttering around the garden, dipping and diving in and out of the colourful blooms. After a while, she began to smile, and soon she felt her heart twinkle with glee. + +Daisy had learnt an important lesson. Even when things don't work out the way we want, something else special can be found. That day, she had wanted to watch a cartoon, but instead she found something much more beautiful. That day, Daisy learnt that when you look around, you can always find something special to put a smile on your face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob who wanted to go for a walk. He rushed to get ready and put on his shoes. + +As Bob left his house and walked around the block he saw lots of people happily running and doing exercises. He wanted to do too and ran towards them excitedly. + +He saw a woman named Sarah who was busy jumping and running. Bob said, "Can I do exercise, too?" + +Sarah said, "Yes, of course! Come join us!" + +So Bob and Sarah played together, running and jumping and having lots of fun. + +Bob rushed home feeling happy and excited, ready to come back the next day and do more exercises with Sarah and his new friends! +It was a bright, sunny day and the birds were singing. Suddenly, the sky got dark and it started to snow. The snow was loud, whirling around in the wind. + +The snow grew even louder. It sounded like thunder in the sky. The snow kept falling and falling and soon the ground was covered. + +Then the snow started to fly. It flew around in circles, like miniature tornadoes. Everywhere was snow, and it was very loud. + +Joe was afraid and tried to run away. But the snow was too fast and it kept flying. Soon Joe was buried under a pile of snow and he couldn't get out. He was stuck and it was very, very cold. + +Joe never did come out of the snow. He stayed there until the snow melted away. It was a sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Sarah. She liked to eat lemons. One day, while she was playing in her backyard, she decided to sit down in the sun and eat a delicious lemon. + +He mother called out from inside, "Sarah, come inside now!" + +Sarah was very stubborn and said, "No, I'm eating my lemon!" + +Her mother came out and said, "You must come in now. Don't be so stubborn!" + +Sarah reluctantly stood up and said, "Okay, but I was enjoying my lemon!" + +She followed her mother inside, pouting as she held her lemon tightly in her hand. +There was once a brown pig. He loved to pray every day. He would kneel down in the grass and close his eyes. He would softly whisper words of thanks to God. Every day he prayed for good food, warm sunshine, and love. + +One day, after he finished praying, something magical happened. A giant cloud of pink glitter appeared in the sky. Suddenly, the pig felt surrounded by love and he knew God was answering his prayers. + +The pig was so happy that he happily ran and skipped around his farm. Every day he continued to pray and each time the glitter cloud reappeared. The pig was so thankful for his blessings and he was sure God was looking out for him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved playing in the park. One day, she found a pale coin on the ground. She picked it up, held it tight and ran to the nearby pond. She stirred the water with her finger and watched the coin vanish. + +The girl looked around and saw a man nearby. He was smiling at her and said, "What did you do with that coin?" + +The girl smiled back and said, "I stirred the water and it disappeared!" + +The man nodded and said, "You have magical powers!" + +The girl laughed and said, "No, it's just a game I like to play with coins." + +The man smiled and said, "Well, that's still very magical!" + +The girl smiled and said, "Thanks!" She thanked the man and ran off to stir some more coins in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was a lively three-year-old who loved to explore. One day, Lisa went to the park and found a special diary. She was so excited and took it home with her. + +When she got home, her mom asked her what she had saved. Lisa told her mom about the diary and showed it to her. Her mom was so proud and told Lisa to keep it safe. + +The next day, Lisa decided to write her thoughts inside her special diary. She was excited to share her stories with her mom. As she wrote, she felt so proud of herself. + +At the end of the day, Lisa ran to her mom to share everything she wrote. Her mom smiled and said how proud she was of her. Lisa was so happy that she now had her special diary to keep safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very naughty and always made a mess. One time, she was playing with her toys when she found a box and decided to open it. Inside was a thick cloud of dust! It made Lucy and her room very dirty. + +Lucy sneezed and the dust flew everywhere. Her mom saw the mess and was very mad. She told Lucy off and said she had to clean it up. + +So Lucy got her brush and broom and started cleaning. She swept and tidied, but all the dust kept coming back. It was terrible - she couldn't clean it up! Lucy started to cry. + +That's when her Dad came to help. He saw how upset Lucy was and had an idea. He opened the window and used the wind to send the dust away, out of the house. Finally, the room was clean again and Lucy was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a scared little rabbit. He lived in a big house with no other animals. One day he heard a noise coming from the kitchen. He peered around the corner and saw a stove burning bright. He got so scared, he tried to escape. + +He hopped from the living room to the kitchen, but the stove was getting hotter. He looked up and could feel the heat on his tiny whiskers. He hopped faster and faster but he couldn't escape! + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out to him. It was a kind voice. "Don't be scared little rabbit, it won't hurt you", it said. The kind voice was coming from the stove. + +The little rabbit stopped. He looked at the stove with surprise. He was safe. He stayed and talked to the warm stove. He realized that it wasn't scary after all. The little rabbit and the stove were soon fast friends. They stayed together until the rabbit was ready to escape the big house. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who wanted to go on a big adventure. He had his backpack ready and even packed his hat. He was very excited to go exploring. + +The frog hopped along the path, looking around for new sights to see. Then, he saw a branch of a tree with a normal looking bow on it. He thought it was funny, so he hopped over to take a closer look. + +The frog heard a loud noise and felt something hit his back. He looked around, but couldn't see who had shot him with the bow. He was a little scared and hopped away. + +The Frog continued down the path, but he was now extra careful. He kept looking around, keeping an eye out for the person who shot him. + +Eventually, the frog made it back to his home. But, he now knew to be careful when he went exploring again! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly couple. They lived alone, and every night they would make dinner together. Even though they were old, they were able to support each other. + +One night they were making dinner, when suddenly they heard a loud noise outside their house. The man opened the door to see what was happening, but as soon as he opened the door two robbers rushed in. The robbers took all their food and money, leaving the elderly couple with nothing. + +The old couple was very sad and scared. They had no money to buy food and no way to support themselves. As days passed, the couple grew hungrier and hungrier, until one day the woman was too weak to stand up. She passed away in her sleep from hunger and the old man was left all alone. + +The old man felt sad and frightened. With no one to support him, he had no food to eat. He died a few days later of starvation. This sad ending was all because of the two robbers. They had taken all the elderly couple's food, leaving them with nothing. +Bob the sailor and his daughter Sarah sailed along the calm ocean with their small boat. They saw a reef in the middle of the sea, so they changed course and sailed towards it. + +Sarah was very curious and as they approached, she asked her father, "What is that, Daddy?" + +He answered, "That is a reef! We will tie our boat to the reef and have a look around." + +They reached the reef and Bob began to tie the rope around it. Sarah watched in awe as he worked. After only a few minutes, their boat was safe and tight. + +Bob looked at his daughter and said, "Now you can explore this beautiful reef, but be careful and stay close. I will be right here, watching you." + +Sarah smiled and said, "OK Daddy!", and she began to explore the calm reef. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to own a store. She was so excited about the idea that she told all of her friends about it. She gathered lots of enthusiastic helpers to turn her dream into a reality. + +They created a store filled with lots of fun things. Everything from books to toys and games were available. The little girl was so proud of her store. + +The day it opened was very special. So many people came to check it out and buy things. Everyone was really enthusiastic about it. The little girl was so happy because she owned her own store! + +The store became very popular. They made many changes and added lots of items. Everyone was so pleased with the store. + +As time passed the little girl realized that owning a store was really fun and rewarding. She was very proud of what she had achieved. +Once there was a little boy who liked to explore. Every day he went out and tried something new. One day he decided to go into the forest. He walked deep into the trees and heard some strange noises. It scared him, but he kept going. + +Soon, he saw two bears. They were eating and seemed very friendly. He stopped and said hello. The bears said hello back! Then they showed him their home. + +He was so excited and happy. But then the bears said one word - “GO!†It made the little boy scared, so he ran away. He ran all the way home, and he was very, very tired. + +But he was also very happy that he had gone on his adventure and seen the two friendly bears. Now he knew that new things can be scary, but often really fun! +Once upon a time there was an engine that was very friendly. It would drive up and down the street, and whenever it saw somebody it would wave and smile. + +Every day the engine went to sort out things that needed sorting. It sorted rocks from pebbles and apples from oranges. Sometimes it would get things wrong, but it always tried its best. + +One day the engine had a really big sorting job. It worked really hard for a long time, until all the things were sorted. It put all the rocks in one place and the pebbles in another. + +In the end, everyone was so happy with how the engine had sorted things. They all gave it a big pat and told it what a great job it had done. The engine left feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It was so tall that it almost touched the sky! Every day, the tree would rest and take a nap. + +The sun played hide and seek with the tree. The tree rested even when the sun was out. The wind also played games with the tree. It would blow and the tree would sway. But the tree still rested. + +One day, a little bird landed on the tree. The bird sang a sweet song. The tree woke up from its rest. The little bird and the tree became friends. + +From that day on, the tree would wake up to greet the sun in the morning, and rest when the sun set in the evening. The bird and the tree enjoyed watching the sky together. The bird never left the tree's side. + +The tree was happy and content that it had found a friend. Both the tree and the bird were very happy to share such a beautiful friendship. +Sam saw a wire on the ground. It was purple and looked very pretty. He wanted to show it off. + +He grabbed the wire and ran inside to show his mommy. He set it down on the kitchen table and looked around with a big smile. + +His mommy was very happy that Sam liked the wire. She picked it up and bent parts of it. She held it on the walls and windows. Sam watched and was excited. + +The wire was displayed all around the house. It looked very different on the walls and windows than when it was on the ground. Sam liked the way it looked and gave his mommy big hugs. +Mum went to buy some chalk. She wanted to draw on the pavement with it. +Max was very excited and followed her. "Mum, can I have some chalk?" he asked. + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can. But you must share it with your friends." + +Max nodded and said, "Yes, I will." + +On their way home, Max saw his friend Jimmy with a box of chalk. Max was very jealous. He wanted the chalk for himself. + +Mum noticed this and said, "Max, be kind. Don't be selfish. Share with Jimmy too." + +Max understood and smiled. He shared the chalk with Jimmy and they both had lots of fun drawing on the pavement. +Little Sandy had a tough day at yoga. She was only 3 years old, but she had to try her hardest. She watched as the other students appeared more flexible than her. She decided to try her best and focus on getting better. + +The tutor saw how Sandy worked so hard, so she decided to give her a special challenge. The tutor told Sandy to stand on just one foot. Sandy knew it was going to be tough, but she took a deep breath and tried. Suddenly, while balancing, she heard a loud rumble. + +The ground shook and the lights went off. Everyone was scared and confused. Sandy was still standing on one foot. Her hard work had paid off and she had managed to stay standing. All the students were amazed and started cheering for Sandy. She had gone through a tough yoga session and eventually made it through. +Once upon a time, there was a little cricket called Jack. He loved playing and hopping about all day. One day, as he was wandering around, he found something very interesting in a bush. It was a round, brown thing. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Jack asked his friend Sally, "What is that?" + +Sally replied, "It looks like a rotten apple." + +Jack was very curious, so he touched it. Suddenly, it started to rot and a horrible smell spread through the air. Jack was so scared, he jumped back quickly and ran away. + +From that day on, Jack was very careful when he found something interesting. He wanted to make sure it didn't rot like the apple. Unfortunately, his lesson came too late and Jack eventually rotted away himself. +John and Sally were playing together in the park. They made a raft out of sticks. John thought it would be fun to float it outside on the pond. Sally liked the idea and off they went. + +John carried the raft over to the pond. After putting it in the water, he and Sally climbed in. John thought it was so much fun, that he started to laugh. + +Suddenly, the raft started to move further and further out into the middle of the pond. John became scared and started to cry. + +"Don't worry," said Sally, "I know how to get us back in." +She looked around and noticed some car tires on the edge of the pond. She thought maybe they could make the raft float back. + +John cheered up as they went towards the tires. The tires made a great spoilt raft. Soon, they were back on the shore and John gave Sally a big hug. + +"Thanks for being so brave and rescuing us," said John. + +Sally smiled, "You're welcome!" she said. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Pete and Sarah. Every day they loved to explore the ancient forest together. + +One special day, they saw something very strange - an old gas station they had never seen before! Pete and Sarah decided to explore it. + +"What is this place?" asked Sarah. + +"I think it's an ancient gas station!" replied Pete. + +When Sarah pushed the door open all the way, Pete knew he was right - there were all kinds of old gas pumps inside! + +The two friends were so excited to find the ancient gas station that they supported each other in finding the most interesting parts. With Pete's help, Sarah discovered an old cash register and with Sarah's help, Pete found some old car models. + +They both discovered something fascinating together and it was one of their best days ever! +Jimmy was a stubborn three year-old. His mom warned him not to go near the big barrel down the street because she was worried he would get hurt. But Jimmy didn't listen. He wanted to be brave like the big kids. + +So one day, Jimmy ventured down to the big barrel. But when he got there, Jimmy was too scared to go close. He had seen something move inside. + +Jimmy was worried. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it was something big. He stayed as far away from the barrel as he could. + +Suddenly, out from the barrel came a big bear! Jimmy froze with fear. The bear was being so silly and Jimmy was relieved to see it wasn't scary. + +Jimmy saw how brave the bear was, and decided he wanted to be brave too. So he slowly and carefully stepped closer to the bear—even though he was still scared. + +Jimmy eventually grew brave enough to pet the bear. From that day on, he wasn't so stubborn about what his mom said. He didn't ever go near the big barrel again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man who wanted to go on a journey. All he needed was his passport. The man asked his three year old son if he could borrow it. The son said he would let him, but he first had to promise something. The man asked what it was and the son said, "Promise me you will always help people in need, and you will be kind to everyone." The man smiled and agreed to the son's request. So the man took his passport and went on his journey. + +When the man returned, he told the son how he helped many people in need during his journey and made many friends with his kind heart. He thanked his son for teaching him an important lesson. The son was happy and they both hugged. + +The moral of the story is that helping others and being kind is the most important thing in life. +Once upon a time, there was a triangle who felt very spoiled. She loved to dance, and every day when the sun came up, the triangle would spin in the grass. + +One day, the triangle decided to invite her friends over for a party. She had ten friends and they all sang together and laughed. Then they danced and spun like the triangle. + +But one friend was not happy. He scowled and cried, "I don't want to dance!" + +The triangle was very sad. She said, "Please don't be spoiled. Dancing is so much fun, I promise it won't hurt." + +The triangle's friends laughed and smiled, and soon the grumbly friend was dancing too. They all danced together and were so happy. + +From then on the triangle and her friends always danced and laughed together, until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Susan. She wanted to paint pictures so she grabbed her paint brush and paint. She noticed an arrow on the wall and thought it would be perfect to paint. + +She set to work and started to paint the arrow in bright colours. She made it red and blue with yellow stars around it. She thought it looked perfect. + +Then, she heard a voice. +'You did a great job painting that arrow,' the voice said. + +It was her mum, who had been watching her paint. 'It looks perfect', her mum said. + +Susan smiled and felt proud. Her painting was perfect! +Once upon a time, there was a big fat elephant. He was walking through the jungle, looking for something to eat. Suddenly, he heard a loud call. He looked all around, but he couldn't see anyone. He called out too, but no one answered. He was all alone. + +The elephant didn't want to be alone, so he kept walking and calling out. Finally, he saw something. It was another elephant! The two elephants looked at each other and called out happily. They were both glad to have a friend. + +The two elephants ran around and played together. They chased each other and sprayed each other with water. They had a lot of fun. + +Eventually, it was time for the two elephants to say goodbye. They trumpeted and hugged each other, and then went their separate ways. But they promised to meet up again soon. +Tommy and his friend Brad were very happy. They promised each other that they were going to play with a football today. "Great!" said Brad, "I'm very excited!" +Tommy smiled. He wished his family was as wealthy as Brad's so he could get a nice football. + +The two boys eventually saw a beautiful football resting outside a wealthy man's house. They were amazed by its beauty and they promised they wouldn't do anything bad with it. + +The wealthy man saw the boys from his window and he started shouting at them. He said, "That football belongs to me! Get away or I'll call the police!" + +Tommy and Brad were very scared and they decided to leave. When they were walking away, Tommy promised to himself that he would come back and play with that football someday. + +But Tommy never got the chance to fulfill his promise as the wealthy man called the police and the boys were arrested. Neither Tommy nor Brad ever saw that beautiful football ever again. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a baby eating breakfast in the kitchen. The mom wanted to make the baby a sandwich so she got up to get some food. +She took out the bread, cheese and tomatoes and put them on the table. Then she began to make the sandwich but suddenly the baby said, "Mom, can I order it?" +The mom was surprised and asked, "Order what sweetheart?" +The baby smiled and said, "The sandwich! Can I order it?" +The mom thought for a moment and decided to give her baby a try. She said, "Ok, what do you want?" +The baby thought for a moment and carefully said, "Put the cheese on bottom, then the tomatoes, then the bread. Can you do that?" +The mom smiled and did what her baby asked. She was very proud of her baby's creativity and said, "You did a very good job ordering the sandwich. That was so smart!" +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful and creative in order to achieve something. +Once upon a time there was a big, blue park. Stanley the Turtle loved to jog in the park. Every morning Stanley would jog around the park and wave hello to his friends. + +One day, Stanley noticed something funny. He saw a big, yellow strip on the ground. He wondered what it was and he asked his friends, but they didn't know. + +"What do you think it is?" asked Stanley. + +His friend Eric the Frog said, "Maybe if you jog around it you'll find out!" So Stanley jogged around the yellow strip a few times. + +Suddenly, Stanley saw a big cake! He was so excited he jumped up and shouted, "I found a cake!" + +Eric the Frog laughed and said, "That's no cake, Stanley. That's a sun! That big yellow strip is a sun!" + +Stanley smiled and said, "Oh! I guess that means I can come here every day and jog around the sun." + +So Stanley continued jogging around the big, yellow sun in the park. He had so much fun that he never wanted to stop. +One day, a little girl was walking through a park when she saw a beetle on the ground. She was eager to pick it up. The beetle tried to resist, but the girl was too quick. Suddenly, the beetle jumped out of the girl's hand and away it flew! + +The girl was so sad and ran around looking for the beetle. Suddenly, she spotted it by a tree. She was eager to pick it up again. This time, the beetle resisted more and the girl had to try harder to pick it up. + +Finally, the girl was able to pick up the beetle and she held it tight in her hand. She was so happy! She took it home and put it in a jar full of grass and leaves. From then on, the girl was able to play with the beetle whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bull. He liked to stay inside during the hot days and sleep in the cool barn. But one day his mom said it was time for him to bathe. He did not want to bathe! + +He tried to find a way out, but his mom was too smart for that. In the end, he had to go and take a bath. He went out to the pond, and slowly walked in. The water felt cool and refreshing against his skin. + +Soon, the lazy bull was happily splashing in the pond. He even made some fun bubbles! After a few minutes of swimming, the lazy bull got out of the pond. He smelled fresh and looked much better! + +The lazy bull was glad that his mom made him take a bath. Now he can go back to sleeping in the cool barn. +One day, there was a huge sport event. Everyone was so excited to play and cheer. Suddenly, a person ran into the arena and tried to steal a huge football. Everyone was very shocked. + +The police officers saw what was happening. They chased the person but they were too slow! The person ran away with a big smile on their face. + +The crowd was so sad that someone tried to steal from them. But then a hero came to save the day. It was a little 3 year old girl. She was so brave! She ran really fast and caught the thief. She brought back the huge football to the crowd and everyone cheered. + +The little girl was the star of the show! Everyone clapped and cheered and thanked the brave 3 year old for saving the day. +Once there was a boy named John. He always wanted to help people. He wanted to learn how to heal. + +One day he saw a beautiful sunflower. He knew that if he put his hands on the sunflower, he could heal it. He placed his hands on the flower and took a slow, deep breath. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind him. It was the sunflower speaking! "John, I've been hurt for a long time. Please, can you help me?" + +John was amazed. He smiled and said, "It would be my pleasure!" + +John put his hands on the sunflower and took a few more slow, deep breaths. He felt a warm energy emanating from his hands. After a few moments, the sunflower began to feel better. + +John looked down and saw that the sunflower was healed. He smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help!" + +The sunflower thanked John and told him that he was a good healer. John was very proud and thanked the sunflower in return. From that day on, John knew that he had what it takes to be a great healer. +One sunny day, Milly was playing in the garden. Suddenly, she saw a funny looking lizard on the fence. She ran towards it and yelled, "Look Mummy! A lizard!" + +Mummy looked in surprise. She smiled and said, "That's a very cute lizard, Milly! Let's see if it is friendly." She carefully picked up the lizard and held it out towards Milly. + +Milly carefully reached out her hand to stroke the lizard. The lizard seemed to like it as it wriggled about happily. She giggled and said, "It tickles!" + +Suddenly, Milly had a great idea. She looked up at Mummy and said, "Let's have the lizard for lunch!" + +Mummy looked at her in shock and said, "Lizzard for lunch?!? That's not a very nice thing to do." + +Milly just smiled and said, "But it would be so delicious!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Well, ok then. Let's find something delicious for the lizard to eat!" + +Mummy and Milly went inside to find something tasty for the lizard. The lizard ate it quickly and was very happy. Afterwards, Milly said, "See, Mummy. I told you the lizard would be delicious!" +Once upon a time there was a figure that lived in a castle. Every day the figure carried a heavy load of wood from the forest into the castle. One day when the figure was returning on his journey, he came across a small rabbit. + +The rabbit said to the figure, "Please help me. I need to get over this big hill." + +The figure looked at the rabbit and said, "I can carry you if you'd like." + +The figure carefully lifted the rabbit onto his back and started to carry him up the hill. The figure felt the weight of the rabbit, but he was helpful, so he kept going. As they started to reach the top of the hill, the figure started to feel too tired to carry on. + +The rabbit said, "You can put me down here, I can make it to the top on my own, thank you." + +The figure nodded and put the rabbit down carefully. The rabbit thanked the figure and ran off as fast as he could. The figure smiled and continued on his journey, pleased he had been helpful. +Once upon a time, in a forest, there lived a mole. The mole was always busy testing the ground with its nose. But one day, the mole found a tight rock. It tried to push it down with all its might but it didn't move. + +The mole wanted to test the tight rock. So it tried pushing it with its hind legs but the rock didn't move. Then the mole had an idea. It asked the squirrels and birds to help push the rock. + +The creatures came together to help the mole. They pushed and pushed, but the rock was so tight it wouldn't move. Finally, they all yelled together and the rock moved just a bit. With one final push, the rock went rolling down the hill! + +The mole had shown that it was tougher than the tight rock. All the other animals were amazed. From then on, the mole kept testing things and it never had to face a tight rock again! +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a tidy house. They even kept their garden very neat. But one day, something bad happened. All the flowers in the garden turned black. Everyone was scared. + +Mummy was very worried. She said, "What if everyone will suffer because of this black flower?" + +Daddy tried to calm her down. He said, "Don't worry. Everything will be okay." + +But no one could fix the black flower. So the family just had to wait. But as the days passed, more and more flowers began turning black. + +Mummy was sad. She asked, "What can we do to stop this from happening? We don't want anyone to suffer!" + +Daddy had a bright idea. He said, "Throw water on the flowers and tidy up the garden. That should help!" + +So the family worked together to make sure their garden was neat and tidy, and to throw water on the flowers. After a few days, the flowers started to turn green again! + +Everyone was so happy! They had managed to save their flowers and make sure no one had to suffer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a special blanket that she loved very much. One day, the little girl was walking outside with her blanket and she saw a thief. The thief was very sneaky and tried to take her blanket away. The little girl was so angry that she held on tight. + +The thief got mad and started running away. But the little girl was not afraid. She chased the thief and shouted for help. A man walking nearby heard her and chased after the thief too. + +The thief dropped the blanket and ran away. The man picked up the blanket and wrapped it around the little girl's shoulders. The little girl was so happy that she hugged the man and thanked him. + +The man smiled and said, "You are very brave". + +The little girl smiled too. She was happy her blanket was safe, and she knew she would never forget this day. +Once there were two friends, John and Jake. Every day, Jake liked to ride his bike around town. He would wear his favorite green scarf and he’d always make sure it was on tight so that it wouldn’t blow off while he was riding. + +John wanted to ride his bike too, but he didn’t have one. Whenever he saw Jake riding around, he felt envious. He wished he could be out on the road with his friend. + +One day, John was walking by the park and he saw a basket full of bright blue scarfs. He couldn’t believe his luck—it was the perfect color for his bike! He put it on, and as soon as he sat in the saddle and started pedaling, he knew he wouldn’t be walking anymore. + +John had finally learned to ride a bike. The best part was that he could now ride with his friend Jake. Whenever they pedaled down the street, Jake’s green scarf and John’s blue scarf would flutter in the wind like flags. The smiles on their faces were proof that dreams can come true. +Once upon a time there was a small puppy called Coco. She was running around and having fun outside, when all of a sudden it started to get very cold. + +Coco had been running so much she was getting tired and she couldn’t find her way home. She wandered around, looking for help. + +Then, a nice person saw Coco and said “I can help you find your wayâ€. They picked Coco up and carried her home. + +Coco felt so happy when she arrived at her house. She thanked her rescuer and gave them a big hug. + +From then on, Coco always made sure to find her way home before it gets too cold and she gets lost again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a black bear who went to the zoo. He was so excited to explore all the sights and sounds. As he walked through the zoo, he began to urge the other animals to join him in his adventure. + +First, he found a friendly tiger and asked him to come explore with him. The tiger said yes and the two of them set off together. They soon found a colorful parrot and asked him to come along too. The parrot agreed and the three of them had a wonderful time wandering around the zoo. + +At the end of the day, the black bear was sad to say goodbye to his new friends. But he was so glad he had urged them to explore the zoo with him! +Once upon a time there was a fragile rhythm. All the animals in the forest wanted to attach it to their own rhythm. + +One day a little frog came hopping by and said "I can hear the fragile rhythm!" He began hopping to the sound, matching it perfectly with his own frog rhythm. + +The other animals were so amazed by the little frog that they cheered him on. The rhythm got louder and louder. + +The frog hopped happily, creating a beautiful tapestry of rhythms. So from then on the little frog's fragile rhythm taught everyone in the forest a valuable lesson: that we could all attach our rhythms together and make something special. +It was a sunny day and the two sisters, Erin and Rose, were playing in the park. Erin was wearing her favourite leopard-print dress. Suddenly, a strange man in a weird costume appeared. He had a big bag and said he could make all their wishes come true. Rose was very excited but Erin just shrugged. She didn't trust that man. +The man began to beckon Erin and Rose closer. Erin said no and she and Rose began to back away. The man laughed and said he was just playing a game. He opened his bag and pulled out two leopards! +The sisters were scared and the man said, “Don’t worry, they can be your pets!†Erin and Rose kept stepping backwards, their eyes wide in disbelief. Erin turned to Rose and said, “That’s weird.†Then the girls ran away, back to the safety of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a patient man. He had an unusual problem. + +One day, he went to the store to buy something to wrap the problem. He looked around, but he couldn't find anything. Suddenly, he saw something unusual on a shelf. + +He was so happy! It was a wrap. He took it home and wrapped up his problem. + +The patient man was so proud of himself. He had used the wrap to help solve his unusual problem. He smiled, and everything was alright! +Once upon a time, there was an old oak tree. It stood tall and strong in the meadow. Every day, animals gathered under the tree to play and chat. + +One hot summer morning, the gate to the meadow shut. Everyone was sad and bored. They couldn't get in to play! + +But the old oak tree had an idea. It waved its branches and made a big noise. The gate opened and the animals all cheered. They were so excited! + +The old oak tree had saved the day. Everyone gathered around it and thanked it. They would never be bored again! +Once there was a little boy, who went for a walk in the park. He wanted to take a look around. + +He saw a pond, which was filled with wet, sparkly water. He stopped to watch the water and soon he heard a sound. He couldn't tell what was making it. + +The little boy walked closer and saw some ducks swimming around in the pond. He noticed that it was the ducks that were making the sound. He watched as they swam around and hopped in and out of the water. + +The boy wanted to take a closer look, so he stepped forward. The ducks swam away, so the little boy decided to take off his shoes and socks and dip his feet into the water. + +It was cold and wet but he enjoyed the feeling of the water on his feet. He stayed there for a while, listening to the quiet sound in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Bob and Sue. Bob was a small boy and Sue was a small girl. Both were the same age and loved to play together. + +One day, Sue asked Bob, "Bob, do you think in language?" Bob thought for a moment. Then he said with a smile, "Yes, I think in language." + +Sue was excited. She asked, "Can you show me a language?" Bob said, “Yes, of course. I can show you this small language.†+ +He picked up a pencil and began writing words. Sue watched and carefully repeated the words Bob said. In the end, Sue was very happy. She said, “I think I can talk in this small language now!†Bob smiled and nodded. + +The two small friends hugged each other with joy and skipped away! +The sun was shining in the sky and it was warm. Jimmy had been playing all morning and was getting very tired. + +Jimmy's mum called him into the living room. "Time to relax," she said. + +Jimmy laid down on the carpet and felt the warmth of the sun on his skin. He watched the shadows of the clouds outside the window and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, he heard something strange outside. Jimmy opened his eyes and saw a grumpy old man walking past the window. + +"Who's that?" he asked his mum. + +"Oh, that's Bill," she said. "He lives down the street. He's been living here a long time - he has a lot of history in this neighbourhood." + +Jimmy smiled and dozed off. He was glad the grumpy old man didn't live in his house - Jimmy much preferred to relax in peace. +There once was a young boy. He only had a bit of food. He knew he mustn't rest, but he was so tired. He had been walking for what felt like days. + +Finally, he found a place he thought he could rest. He settled down under a big tree and waited for the sun to wake him up. + +But the sun never woke him up. The little boy was too tired and he closed his eyes and he fell asleep. When he woke up again, it was dark and he was still in the same spot. He was so scared his heart was pounding. + +He couldn't rest anymore. He needed to find food and somewhere to sleep. He never made it. He was alone and lost in the dark and he never found his way home. +One day, Lucy was flying her kite in the park. The kite was green and it twirled and looped in the gentle summer breeze. She looked up and smiled. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the kite away and Lucy became scared. + +Then, she heard somebody call out her name. It was Sandy, a new friend who lived near the beach. Sandy asked if Lucy wanted to come swimming with her. Lucy forgot all about her kite and followed Sandy to the beach. + +When they arrived, Sandy showed Lucy how to swim. Lucy was a bit scared at first, but Sandy was gentle with her and soon she was loving it. They swam together for hours. After that, Lucy went to the beach anytime she wanted to have fun. She was no longer scared to swim. +One day, a purple monster came to the town. He wanted to fight everyone, so the people were scared. Before the monster could hurt anyone, a hero came to the rescue! He was brave and strong, and he was not afraid of the monster. With his special powers, he was able to fight the monster until it flew away. Everyone cheered and thanked the hero for rescuing them. They all had a party to celebrate their victory over the purple monster. +Mummy was baking a cake. She was very happy. Baby wanted to help. She tried to put her fingers in the cake mix. But Mummy said "No!". Baby got angry. She started to cry. + +Mummy was also angry. She shouted at Baby and told her to go away. She said "I don't want you in my kitchen!" Baby felt so sad. + +Baby ran out of the kitchen and outside. Her tears kept coming and she didn't know what to do. Suddenly she heard a crash. Mummy had dropped the cake. It was all on the floor! + +Mummy was very angry. She looked very sad. It was all Baby's fault. Baby was so scared. She knew she had done something wrong. + +Mummy didn't want to clean up the mess. She told Baby to go to bed. Baby was very sad. She cried all night. + +The cake never got eaten. Bad things happened that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very naughty. He had no regard for his parents and teachers and always misbehaved. One day, he snuck out of his house without permission and went out to play. + +It was early spring and it was cold outside. He shivered as the sharp wind blew against his skin. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +He turned around to find an old man. The old man said, “You should be home right now. It's too cold and dangerous to be out by yourself.†The boy ignored him and started to walk away. + +The old man put his hand on the boy's shoulder. “Listen to me, young one,†he said. “You should always be obedient to your parents and your teachers. It's the only way to stay safe and happy.†+ +The old man's words reminded the boy of his mother's words of wisdom, and he knew he had made a mistake. He bowed his head, then said, “I'm sorry. I won't be naughty again.†+ +The boy hugged the old man and ran back to his house, filled with newfound understanding and wisdom. He taught himself to be obedient and respected his parents and teachers from then on. + +Moral of the story: You should always be obedient to your parents and teachers. It is the only way +One sunny day, Mum and Ben were outside playing in the garden. Mum looked at her calendar and saw it was time for Ben to tidy his bedroom. She said to Ben: "Ben, it's time to manage your room. I need you to tidy your toys and put them away". + +Ben didn't want to do it. He wanted to stay outside and play. He said to Mum: "I don't want to manage my room, can I stay outside and play?" But Mum said no and Ben had to go. + +Ben felt very sad and so he decided to try and think of a plan. He remembered he had some very light toys upstairs that he needed to put away. So, Ben ran upstairs to get the toys. When he got to his bedroom, he had the idea that he could put the toys away really quickly and then he could go back outside to play. + +Ben managed to put the toys away quickly, he even put away the light ones first. When he was finished, Mum saw him and said "Well done Ben, you managed that really well!" She was so proud of Ben. After hearing this, Ben felt very happy! He had managed to put away all his toys and still have time to go back outside and play. +Sammy and his mom were playing a game of golf in the park. His mom was teaching him how to match his golf clubs with the different balls. He was having so much fun! + +"Mom, can I use the new golf club?" Sammy asked. + +"Well, I'm not sure if it's a good idea," she replied. "It may not match the balls correctly. Why don't you try the old one first?" + +Sammy was so excited about the new golf club that he didn't want to listen to his mom. He grabbed it anyway and tried to match the ball with it. He took the swing and... nothing happened. The ball dropped to the ground. He tried several more times but still he couldn't match the golf club with the ball. + +Sammy's mom saw his disappointment and said, "I'm sorry, Sammy. Maybe you're not ready for the new golf club yet. Let's try the old one again." + +With his mom's help, Sammy slowly improved. Eventually he was able to match the golf club with the ball and send it where he wanted it to go. His mom smiled as she watched him have so much fun. + +By the end of the game, Sammy had learned how to match the golf clubs with the balls. He was glad he had listened to his mom, even if it was hard at first. +The sun was shining brightly and it was a beautiful day. Jack was out and about, playing in the backyard. Suddenly he heard a noise coming from inside the house. Curious, he opened the door and walked in. + +He slowly crept up the stairs, and stopped at the bathroom door. The door was dark, and Jack felt a chill in the air. He stepped forward and saw the bathtub was full of water. Jack smiled, excited to play in the water. + +He stepped into the tub, and the water felt nice and warm. Jack splashed and played for a few minutes, but then the room started to get dark. He felt the water starting to get colder and he shivered. + +Suddenly he felt the bottom of the tub start to melt away! Oh no! Jack was scared! He jumped out of the bathtub, and found himself outside on the hot pavement. He knew he should have gotten out sooner! +Once upon a time there was a small ship that sailed the seas. One day, the ship sailed through a filthy storm and when the storm was over, the ship needed help. The captain of the ship requested a tow to the nearby shore. + +On shore the captain noticed a little girl who was playing. He ran up to the girl and asked, "Can you help me pull my ship to shore?" The girl thought carefully and then said, "Yes, if you help me find my pirate hat." + +The captain agreed and soon the little girl had her hat and had also helped the captain pull his ship ashore. The ship was now safe, but it was still very filthy. + +The captain smiled and said, "Thank you for your help. Now let's get this ship sparkling clean." They both worked hard and soon the ship was completely clean. The captain and the girl waved goodbye as the ship sailed out of the harbor. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful rag. It was so scared that it trembled and shook. "What's wrong?" everyone would guess. But the rag never answered. Until one day, a brave soul came along. He said, "I will show you something you will love!" He picked up the rag and they journeyed off together. + +Soon they were in a beautiful garden full of flowers, hummingbirds, and butterflies. The rag gasped in amazement. All of the colors and the beauty made it forget it was fearful. It laughed and hopped through the garden, saying hello to all of the creatures it met. The rag was so happy with its new friend, and the two stayed in the garden for the rest of the day. + +The rag was no longer fearful. It had made a new friend, explored a beautiful garden, and now knew what it meant to be free. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable wardrobe named Bill. He had been in the bedroom a long time and knew all the children who lived there. + +One night, Bill heard a whisper coming from the bedroom. He opened a door and saw a small 3 year old boy named Timmy. He was hiding in the corner of the room, afraid of the dark. + +Bill smiled and whispered back. He said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. I'm here and I'm dependable!" + +Timmy smiled. He asked Bill if he could crawl into his wardrobe and hide. Bill opened the door for him and let him in. + +Timmy felt safe inside the wardrobe. He thanked Bill and promised to never forget him. From then on, Bill and Timmy were the best of friends. +One day, it started to rain. The heat was not so strong like before, but it was still hot. + +An elderly woman was outside, walking in the rain. She had an umbrella, but she was still getting wet. She was walking very slowly, so the raindrops kept dripping down from the umbrella onto her head. + +Suddenly, a young child ran across the street and accidentally bumped into the elderly woman. Her umbrella flew out of her hands and rolled away on the wet ground. +The woman was angry. She shouted and scolded the child. + +The child started to cry. He was frightened by the woman's angry words. + +The elderly woman soon realized how scared the child was, and her anger melted away. She asked the child why he was out so late without an umbrella, and the child said that he didn't have enough money to buy one. + +The woman felt sorry for the child and she bought him a new umbrella. She also gave her own umbrella to the child. + +The rain stopped soon after. The elderly woman and the child returned home, feeling warm and safe inside. +The sky was dark and it started to rain. John and Mary were so excited and decided to go outside and play in the rain. They laughed and jumped in the puddles. John was holding a cute eraser in his hand. Suddenly the rain became very strong, and the eraser was washed away by the rain. + +John and Mary were both very sad as the eraser was very dear to them. They both tried to look for it, but it had gone away forever. They both felt so disappointed and felt like crying. + +John and Mary decided to go home in sadness. They went inside the house and looked out the window to see if the eraser was still there. But the rain just kept coming down and the eraser was gone. + +The bad rain brought them a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly old man. He loved to sit under his shade by his house. + +One day, he felt a light breeze and heard a loud break. His shade had broken, and it was everywhere! The smelly old man was sad. + +He ran inside his house and grabbed some glue. He worked hard to fix his shade, and when he was done, it was better than ever! + +The smelly old man was so happy. He sat in his shade and enjoyed the cool breeze. He never wanted to break his shade again! +It was a calm morning. Sammy and his mom were in the garden playing with the ball. Sammy rolled the ball far away and ran after it. Suddenly, he saw a broken toy on the ground. He looked at it, curious to know what it was. + +"Mom, what is this?" he asked. + +"It's a broken toy," his mom explained. "Someone must have destroyed it." + +Sammy was sad. He was sad that someone destroyed the toy and left it there. He picked it up and tried to fix it. He gathered all the pieces and tried different ways of putting them together. But nothing worked. The toy was still broken. + +He looked at his mom and said,"Can I take it home anyway?" + +His mom smiled and said,"Yes, of course. You can try to fix it at home." + +Sammy put the broken toy in his pocket and went inside. Maybe he can fix it one day. +Once upon a time there was a prince and a princess. The prince was very persistent and he wanted to marry the princess. But the princess had a guard who didn’t want them to be together. So the prince had to be very persistent and keep trying until the guard said yes. One day the prince tried again, and this time the guard said they could marry. Everyone was very happy and the prince and princess got married in the castle. They were very happy to be together and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a wide open valley full of happy animals. The wind was mild and gentle, flowing through the trees and over the hills. There was a family of foxes who lived in the valley. Every day they would go on adventures to explore their home. + +One day the foxes decided to try and build a house. They found some wood and got to work. But when they tried to fit the pieces together, nothing seemed to fit quite right! They tried and tried, but it seemed impossible. + +But then, one gust of wind came. It was gentle, but strong enough to move the pieces about. The foxes watched patiently as the wind slid the pieces into place. Finally their house was complete! It fit just right, thanks to the mild wind. The foxes were overjoyed and celebrated their success. + +From then on, the family of foxes always remembered how the mild wind had helped them build their house. They were so thankful for the wind’s gentle help. They never forgot that special day. +Once upon a Tuesday, a boy named Sandy was playing in the meadow with his toys. Everything was good and Sandy was having lots of fun. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and Sandy's toys started to scatter in different directions. Sandy started to get upset and wanted to get all the toys back. + +Sandy's mom saw what happened and said, “Sandy, don’t worry about the toys. Let’s see if we can find them together.†Sandy was happy and the two went around the meadow looking for the toys. After a long search, Sandy and his mom were able to find all the toys. + +Sandy had learned a valuable lesson that day. He learned that it is important to take care of your things. If he had taken better care of his toys, they wouldn’t have scattered away. Now, Sandy always makes sure his things are in the right place and that they are taken care of properly. +Billy was so impatient. He wanted to go out to the backyard and play. So he went to ask his mom if it was okay to do that. She said "Yes, but be careful!" + +But before Billy went outside, his sister walked past him and said, "Hey Billy, wanna play soccer?". Billy was so excited that he quickly said "Yes!" + +So the two of them grabbed a soccer ball and went outside. They rolled the ball around in the backyard while they kicked it back and forth. + +Billy was so excited that he kicked the ball really really hard. All of a sudden, he heard his mom's voice, "Be careful Billy!" she said. So Billy kept his kicks gentle and slow. + +Eventually it was time for dinner and it was time for Billy to go inside. He waved goodbye to his soccer ball and went inside. +There was a regular winter day and two children decided to go outside and build a snowman. They put on their warm hats and gloves and went outside. + +"Look at all this snow!" shouted the first child, excitedly. +"Let's make a snowman!" the second child said in reply. +The two children worked together to make their snowman, rolling big balls of snow and putting on a scarf and a hat. + +When they finished, the first child said, "Let's give our snowman a name!" +"What should we call him?" asked the second child. +The first child thought for a moment and then said, "Resist!" + +The two children smiled and laughed at their clever snowman name and ran around the snowman, playing in the snow. Winter always made them happy and their snowman was a symbol of that joy. + +The two children said goodbye to their snowman and went back inside, ready for the next regular winter day. +Once there was a little girl. She was very bad at listening. One day, she wanted to open the door to go outside, but her mom said to shut it. The little girl didn't want to and she wanted to go outside her way. So she opened the door and ran outside. + +Her mom was very angry and so she shut the door very hard. The door got stuck and no one could open it. The little girl was very sad that she couldn't get back inside. She was so bad she couldn't get her way after all. + +The little girl was left outside in the cold and dark. She couldn't find her way home and she was all alone. She was so bad she couldn't get her way for the last time. +One day, a little girl called Amy was getting ready to have a bath. She knew it was time because her mummy told her so. She took off her clothes and got into the bath. + +Her mummy poured some shampoo into her hands and gave it to Amy. She was very excited to use it. Amy rubbed the shampoo into her hair and created lots of bubbles. + +Mummy watched as Amy splashed around in the bath. She knew Amy was having fun, but she was also ready to get out. + +After a few minutes, Mummy said it was time to get out. She held out a big fluffy towel. Amy stepped out of the bath and Mummy wrapped her up in the towel. She dried her off and gave her lots of cuddles. + +Mummy was happy that Amy had a nice bath and she was clean and ready for bed. She kissed her and told her that she cared. +Catrina and her dad were travelling. Everywhere Catrina looked, she saw a hook. She said to her dad, “What are those?†Her dad smiled and said, “Those are hooks.†Catrina asked, “What for?†+ +Her dad replied, “We can use the hooks to catch some fish!†Catrina clapped her hands and said, “Let's try!†+ +They travelled to the lake and Catrina carefully dangled the hook in the water. Suddenly, she caught a fish. Catrina was happy but, when she took the fish out of the water, she saw that it was sour. + +Catrina felt sad and said to her dad, “Why is it sour?†+ +Her dad explained, “That is not a good fish, it is sour. We must look for a better one!†+ +Catrina and her dad travelled to a different part of the lake, where they soon found some delicious and tasty fish. Catrina was happy again and smiled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Jim. One day, he decided to try and find an oasis. He had heard of places full of cool, refreshing water that was hidden away in the middle of the desert, and wanted to find one for himself. So, he set off on his adventure. + +Jim walked for a long time, with only the light from the sun to guide him. He was starting to feel tired and thirsty, and he was beginning to think he would never find the oasis. But then, he saw something sparkle in the distance - it was a glimmer of light coming from a small, hidden pool of water. + +Jim knew it must be an oasis, and he ran towards it. But as he got closer, he saw that a mean-looking man was standing there blocking his path. He was guarding the oasis, and said that Jim was not allowed to have any of it. + +Jim was determined to get a drink of the cool, refreshing water, so he tried to make a deal with the man. He promised to give the man anything he wanted, as long as he could just have a small sip of the water. + +Finally, the man agreed. He opened up a small crack in the shining wall of water, and Jim was able to get just a tiny bit of the oasis, enough to cool his tongue and make him feel refreshed again. Jim thanked the man, +One day Jack and Jill went to the park to play. It was a beautiful day and they were so happy. Jack saw an icy lake and ran towards it. Jill wanted to go too but she was scared. She had heard stories about people who could get stuck in icy lakes. + +Jack didn't listen to Jill. He ran to the edge of the lake, slipped and fell in! Jill panicked and ran to the nearest toilet. She took a towel, ran back to the lake and threw it to Jack. Jack grabbed the towel and pulled himself up out of the icy lake. + +After that, Jill was so much more careful around icy lakes. Every time she saw one, she stayed away and warned her friends against getting too close. Jack and Jill never forgot their scary experience that day. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Tim and Vicky. They were both very brave and polite. + +One day Tim and Vicky wanted to play together. So, they decided to go to the park. On their way there, Tim wanted to get an ice-cream. But Vicky wanted to stay and explore. + +Tim and Vicky started to argue about what to do. Then, Tim had a brilliant idea. He wrote a note to Vicky with a plan. He asked her to imagine that they were playing in the park and eating delicious ice-cream. + +Vicky was so excited. She agreed and they went to the ice-cream shop! They had a great time together - eating their tasty treats and playing in the park. + +In the end, they both agreed that being polite and patient was the most important thing. And, with the help of a note, their day was full of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to decorate her room. She had all sorts of fun ideas and was very excited to get to work! + +First, she put a deep red blanket on her bed, then added some fluffy pillows. She added lots of green leaves and colorful flowers to the walls. She even added a bit of sauce to the walls to make it look even more interesting. + +The little girl was so happy with her work and admired her creation with a big smile. But then, suddenly, the sauce started dripping down the walls and making a huge mess all over the floor! + +The little girl was so sad and angry. She tried to clean the mess, but it was too deep. She had to get rid of all her decorations and start over again. + +The little girl was so disappointed that her decorating had ended in a bad way. She learned an important lesson that day: decorating can be fun, but it's important to be careful too! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl. She was called Sophie, and she loved to explore. One day when she was out exploring, she found a big grill in the garden. It was spinning around and round. Sophie was curious, so she stepped closer to have a look. + +Sophie watched as the grill spun faster and faster. She could feel the air moving around her and blowing her hair. She giggled with excitement! Then suddenly, the grill stopped spinning. + +Sophie banged her fists against the grill and yelled, “Spin faster!â€. Suddenly, the grill started to spin again. This time, it spun even faster than before. Sophie squealed with glee and jumped around in circles. + +Sophie had a lot of fun watching the grill spins. But when it started to get too nosy, she decided it was time to head back home. However, she knew she’d be back soon to watch the grill spin! +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. He was very quiet and always wanted to go exploring. + +One day, the little bear found a tube. He was very excited and wanted to send it to his friends. So, he put it in a box and put it in the mail. + +The little bear waited and waited for a reply. Eventually, a package arrived for him and he opened it up. Inside was a big tube! + +The little bear was so happy. The tube had been sent by his friends! They had sent some special treats inside. + +The little bear was so happy that he didn't even notice how quiet his home was. He had made some new friends, and they had sent him an amazing surprise! +Once upon a time there were two friends – George the monkey, and Dany the elephant. George was very loyal to Dany, and they stayed together all the time. Every day they would play together with their crayons, colouring colourful pictures. + +One day, George saw a big and exciting tree next to their playground. He wanted to go and explore the tree, but he was worried that Dany wouldn’t want to stay and wait. He couldn’t bear to leave his loyal friend. + +Dany realised that George was feeling sad, so he said: “Go and explore the big tree. I will stay here and wait for you!†Then he smiled at George. + +George was very happy. He was glad that Dany was a loyal friend who was willing to stay and wait for him. He ran to the tree, excited about what he would find. + +The moral of the story is that loyalty is an important part of true friendship. If we are loyal to our friends, we can do more things together, and enjoy lots of happy moments. +Once upon a time there was a clever fox. He wanted to live in luxury, but he had no money. The fox thought and thought until he had a plan. + +He introduced himself to the animals in the wood. He told them about his plan and asked for their help. The animals liked the idea and said they would try. + +The fox invited the animals to his very own luxury palace. He showed them around his cosy home and showed them the fun things he had made. + +The fox was so clever that he had made the luxury palace out of things from the wood. The animals were so impressed with how he had used simple things to make such a special palace. + +The fox invited the animals to stay and enjoy their new home. Everyone was so happy! Forever after the fox and the animals lived together in their cosy luxury palace. +Once there was a little girl who found a bright yellow ball bouncing in her backyard. She was so excited that she shouted for her mommy to come look. Her mommy came outside and said, "Oh, it's beautiful!" The little girl smiled and shouted in joy. She then decided to play with the ball, rolling it around the garden. After a while, the ball got stuck in a bush. But the little girl wasn't scared; she just shouted for help. Her mommy then came and grabbed the end of the bush, and with one big pull, the yellow ball came out! The little girl laughed and shouted with glee. She then thanked her mommy for helping, and the two of them hugged. The little girl was never happier, and she cherished the yellow ball and their beautiful moment together. +Once there were two friends, Jax and Abi. One day, Jax asked Abi 'Let's do something exciting!' Abi said 'Yes, let's get a band!' + +So, Jax and Abi found a band and started to dance. They were having lots of fun! But sadly, the band was really deaf! They couldn't hear their music! + +Jax was very sad and said 'Oh no, the band can't hear the music!' But Abi was very excited and said 'Come on Jax, let's dance louder!' So they both started to dance and sing even louder! + +The band noticed the singing and they all smiled. They started to make the music louder and louder, until everyone was having a great time. + +Jax and Abi were very excited, because they had made the band hear their music! They danced until they were too tired to dance anymore. What an exciting day they had! +Jacob was at school and he missed his mother. All of Jacob's friends had their mothers at school but Jacob wished his mother was there. + +He asked his teacher, "Where is my mother?" + +The teacher said, "Your mother is at home." + +Jacob said, "I want to be with her." + +The teacher smiled and said, "I am sure your mother misses you too. She must be very tidy at home without you there." + +Jacob thought about his mother tidying and he wished she was there. He wanted to tell her how much he missed her. + +Jacob was happy when school finished because he knew he was going home to be with his mother. He ran home and hugged her tight. She kissed him and said, "I missed you too." +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Clara. She spent her days playing in her backyard with her small toy bear. One night, she heard a loud noise coming from the garden. She looked out of her bedroom window to try and see what it was. It was so dark, Clara was scared. She wished that she had a flashlight. + +Just then, there was a knock at the door. Clara opened it to find her Uncle Joe standing there with a big box. Inside the box was a special flashlight for Clara. Uncle Joe said he'd come to help her be brave in the dark. + +Clara was so happy and hugged Uncle Joe tight. She was so excited to try it out! She thanked Uncle Joe and promised to always trust him. + +The next day, Clara grabbed her flashlight and made her way to the garden. When she shone the light around, she saw many small animals scurrying away. She was so excited. + +From then on, no matter how dark or scary it was outside, Clara always trusted her Uncle Joe and her flashlight. Every time she was brave, she felt a sense of pride. + +The End. +One day, Bob was playing in his backyard. He had all his toys out, including his bag of marbles. He loved playing with the marbles and rolling them in circles. He was feeling very thoughtful, so he decided to throw some of the marbles in the air to watch them sparkle. + +He threw marble after marble, and he loved the way they glittered in the sunshine. He threw them so high, and they seemed to stay in the air for a long time. After he had finished throwing his marbles, Bob went to collect them all up. He put them back in his bag and was happy in his thoughtful moment. +Every day, the child would take out her pencil and paper. She liked to write words. She was always very proud of her work, showing it to everyone she knew. + +One day, the child was writing something different. She was writing a secret. She wanted no one to know what she had written. So she kept it to herself. + +But then something bad happened. The child accidentally dropped her paper. Everyone in the room saw what she had written and the child felt very ashamed. + +She kept her head down and ran out of the room. She was sad and embarrassed, but the next day she was ready to try again. + +This time she was more careful. She wrote in a different place and kept the paper safe. She was very proud of herself and happily shared what she had written. +One day, Jack and his mom were in the kitchen. Jack was very excited because it was his birthday. On the table, there was a cake with candles on it. + +Jack asked his mother, "What is that, Mommy?" + +His mom replied, "That is your birthday cake; it is very tasty! Do you want to help me light the candles?" + +Jack nodded eagerly. His mom showed him how to light the candles. He was amazed. "Wow!" + +Then his mom said, "Now it's time to roll the candles!" She helped Jack roll the candles into the cake. Jack was giggling the whole time. + +Finally, all the candles were rolled into the cake. Jack and his mom clapped and cheered for a job well done. + +Jack loved his birthday cake. It was so tasty! +Once upon a time, a little bird lived in its nest. It had made the nest itself and it liked to hang it high up in the tree branches to keep it safe. + +One day the bird thought it would like to go and explore the world. It jumped out of the tree and flew away. But soon, it realized it couldn’t find its way back. The bird was afraid, it felt like it had no escape. + +Suddenly, the bird noticed a new tree with a branch that was just the right size and shape to fit its nest. With its beak and wings, the bird quickly hang the nest back in the tree. It made a lesson to itself: make sure to always find a place that fits your nest safely. + +The bird was happy to be back in the nest again and it never ever forgot to find a safe and fit place for it. +Once upon a time there lived a little bunny. He was very hungry and had been looking for food all day long. He hopped and hopped, using his strong legs, but he couldn't find anything to eat. + +Frustrated, the little bunny lay down in the grass and sighed. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling his name. Excited, he hopped up and looked around. Up in a tree he saw a squirrel. + +The squirrel said, “I have some yummy food in my nest. Follow me and I'll give you some.†+ +The little bunny was so happy that he almost danced. He followed the squirrel to the left and quickly found the nest in the tree. Inside, he found some delicious nuts. + +The little bunny eagerly gobbled up the nuts and thanked the squirrel. The squirrel smiled and said, “You're welcome. Now you won’t be so hungry.†+ +The little bunny smiled in agreement and hopped away, content and full. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Jack. Tom had a strong log. Jack was jealous and wanted the log too. + +They started to quarrel. Tom shouted: "No, this log is mine!" Jack cried "No, it's mine!" and pushed Tom.