diff --git "a/TinyStories_923.txt" "b/TinyStories_923.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_923.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +One day, she went out for a walk. As she wandered around, she came to a park. There, she found a bench. She ran over to it and climbed on top. It was so big and organized. + +The little girl sat on the bench. She looked around and felt a sense of happy peace. Suddenly, she heard a noise. She looked behind her and saw a little bird chirping away. She got off the bench and ran over to it. + +The little girl tried to talk to the bird. It just chirped back and flew away. She watched the bird until it was out of sight and then returned to the bench. + +The little girl sat down on the bench and smiled. She had found something special. She felt so happy and content. She would stay there for a while and just enjoy the moment. +One day there was a tall man who went to the yard. He wanted to pay for something, so he took out his wallet. He paid the man in the yard for what he wanted. + +The tall man was very happy. He smiled and thanked the man. Then he danced around the yard. + +The tall man was so happy. He wanted to show everyone how happy he was. So he decided to sing a song. He was singing so loudly that many people from the neighbourhood came to see what was happening. + +The tall man had made a lot of people happy too. The people started clapping and cheering for him. Then the tall man paid for everyone to have a treat in the yard. They all enjoyed it. + +The tall man left the yard but he was still singing. He was so happy that he had paid for everyone’s treat. Everybody in the neighbourhood was so happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a nice house. It was a very modern house, with lots of plastic things. + +The dad in the family loved plastic. He had plastic chairs and plastic toys. He even liked to wear plastic clothes. + +But the rest of the family did not like plastic. They hated all the plastic things in the house. The mom even said she wanted to get rid of the plastic and get nice wooden furniture. + +So, one day the family got rid of all the plastic things, and bought furniture made of wood. They were so happy to have nice non-plastic things in their modern home. +Once upon a time, there was a wide beach. On this beach were two friends, Max and Lucy. The two were talking and discussing what they should do. + +"Let's go and play on the swings," Lucy said. "Yes, that sounds like a good idea!" said Max. + +The two friends ran over to the swings. They jumped on and started to swing. Higher and higher they went until the swings were very noisy! + +Max and Lucy laughed and shouted as they went higher. They both had a lot of fun going up and down on the swings that day. + +When they had finished, they waved goodbye and went home. They both knew that they had had a good day. They had discussed, gone wide and been noisy! +One day, Jim and his mom went to the park. As they were walking around, Jim's mom said, "It's time for your nap!" But Jim refused. He was having too much fun playing on the slides and swings. + +Finally, his mom said, "We can stay a little longer, but then you have to take a nap". Jim agreed. But when it was time, he refused again. He said he wasn't tired and wanted to stay and play. + +His mom laughed. "I know you, Jim. You're like a bouncing ball! No matter what I say, you refuse to take a nap!" + +Jim's mom had an idea. She put her coat on the picnic table and said, "Let's have a mystery nap". Jim was curious. He asked, "What's a mystery nap?" + +His mom explained, "It's an unknown nap. I'll close my eyes and you close your eyes. We'll both take a nap and when we wake up we'll see what kind of adventure we find!". + +Jim thought it sounded fun. So he lay down on the coat, close his eyes, and before he knew it, he was fast asleep. His mom was snoring and Jim was dreaming about an unknown adventure. +One year, Mommy and Daddy wanted to make a surprise for their daughter. They wanted to mix something special. So they took some purple paint and carefully mixed it together. + +When it was done, they had a giant purple surprise! Mommy and Daddy were very excited and called the little girl to come and see. + +The little girl was so surprised when she saw the purple wall! She jumped up and down and shouted with joy. She asked Mommy and Daddy to do more mixing. + +So Mommy and Daddy mixed more purple paint and turned the whole room into a bright and colourful purple room. The little girl was so happy and excited that she danced around the room. They all celebrated and hugged and had a happy purple year! +Once upon a time there was an enormous tree. It was very tall, and it had lots of big branches. Every day, an elephant came to the tree to relax. Sometimes other animals joined him too. + +The elephant enjoyed sitting in the tree, soaking up the sun. He was so happy and had lots of fun! Sometimes he even sang a song. + +One day, the elephant convinced all his friends to join him in the tree. They had a massive party! They shouted and laughed as they played around in the branches. They were having so much fun! + +When it was time to go, the elephant invited everyone to come back soon and relax in the tree again. Everyone was excited and agreed. + +The end. +Luke had an adventure at the beach with his family. They went to find shells by the ocean. +When Luke saw the huge ocean, he was so excited he grabbed his pail and ran right in. The salty water went over his toes and he laughed and giggled. +He quickly spotted a bright blue shell and said "Mine!" Luke ran with it over to where his family was standing to show it to them. +He proudly showed off his find and they exclaimed "Wow, that is so pretty!" Then his mom used a towel to wipe off the sand from the shell and Luke smiled. +Later, his dad found a huge conch shell too. They laughed and wiped that one off too. +The day was full of finding amazing shells and exploring the sea. Luke had a great day by the ocean and he couldn't wait to come back again. +Jimmy wanted to watch a movie, so his mommy carried him to the video store. They looked at all the movies in the store until mommy saw a dependable one. It was a fun cartoon - Jimmy was so excited! + +Mommy carried the movie back home. When they got home, Jimmy shouted "Movie time!" He ran to the living room and clapped his hands. + +Mommy put the movie in the DVD player and smiled at Jimmy. He settled himself on the couch with his favorite blanket and a bowl of popcorn. + +They watched the movie together and laughed a lot. When it was over, Jimmy hugged his mommy and thanked her for carrying the movie to their house. It was the best movie night ever! +Once there was a boy who had a brother. Even though his brother was his age, he was not very nice. He was always rude to the boy. + +One day, the boy had enough of his brother's rudeness. He set out to find a way to get his brother to be nice. + +The boy looked all around his house to find something he could use to make his brother nicer. He looked in the toy room, the kitchen, and the bedroom. + +Finally, the boy found something in the bedroom. It was a pile of blankets that was perfect for a nest. The boy made the nest by carefully arranging the blankets. + +The boy led his brother to the nest. When his brother saw it, he stopped being rude. Instead, he gave the boy a big hug. From then on, the brothers were nice to each other. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bella. She was only three years old. One day, Bella wanted to go outside and play in the sunshine. But all of a sudden, it started to get dark outside, so she had to stay inside. + +Bella got so bored! She asked her mom if she could borrow a toy to play with. Mom said yes and she lent Bella a strange and weird toy. It was a weird-looking robot that had big eyes and weird noises. + +As Bella played with the strange toy, it got louder and louder. It was so loud that Bella started to get scared. She ran to her mom to lend her a hug. Mom hugged her tight and reminded her that it was only a toy. + +The dark sky started to light up with colors of pink, purple and orange that lit the entire sky. Bella knew that the sun was coming back and she could continue playing outside. She smiled and ran back to play with her weird toy. + +Bella was so happy! She thanked her mom for lending her the toy and the hug. Together they enjoyed the sunset and everything was alright. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Grace. Grace was very polite. She always said please and thank you when she asked for something. + +One day Grace's mom said, "Grace, look out the window! It's snowing!". Grace looked outside and saw that the snow was coming down very fast. + +Grace wanted to go outside and play in the snow. She grabbed her snow boots and her coat and she ran to the door. But when she turned the handle of the door, it wouldn't move. She was stuck inside! + +Grace's mom said, "It's okay, Grace. Everything outside is frozen. We'll have to wait for the snow and ice to go away before we can go outside." + +Grace and her mom waited a few weeks until finally, the snow melted and the ice was gone. Grace was so excited and she ran outside to play in the snow. + +For the rest of the day, Grace made snow angels and snowballs, and she had so much fun. Every day she went outside to play, and when it was time to come inside, Grace was always polite and said please and thank you before going in. +Tommy was playing outside all day. He liked designing sandcastles and mud castles and even was building a treehouse. Then, suddenly, he felt an itch on his arm. It made him wriggle and wiggle and he tried to make it stop. He scratched and he scratched, but the itch kept coming back. So he asked his mom for help. She told him it was something weird and special that was happening to him. She said it was called growing and that it made him itch. He was surprised and a bit scared, but he decided that he still likes designing, even with the weird itchy feeling. He just scratched less and played more. +Once upon a time, there was a cute, playful puppy named Daisy. Daisy loved to eat pasta. Everyday, she begged her owner to give her some. + +One day, her owner finally caved in and decided to give her some! She put the bowl of pasta right in front of Daisy and let her eat it. + +But Daisy was so excited she started to run around, and she bit the bowl! Her owner was surprised and scolded her, but still gave her some pasta anyway. + +Daisy was a happy puppy and she chowed down on the pasta. She played with it and gobbled it up until it was all gone. + +At the end of the day, Daisy was a full and happy puppy. She knew she couldn't bite the bowl anymore, but it was still fun to be so playful and enjoy her delicious pasta! +One day, a boy and his family went for a drive. They drove for a long time until they came to a big park. The park was very new and it was huge. The boy was very excited. He ran around and played with his family. + +After a while, they stopped and the family got out of the car. They started walking to a house near the park. It was a new house and it was very big. The family was so excited to see it. + +When they arrived at the house, the family saw a big playground right next to it. The boy was so excited to play on the playground. He ran around and had lots of fun. + +The family all played at the park together and had lots of fun. When it started to get dark, they drove away from the park to go back home. The family was very happy with their day at the park. +Once upon a time there was a kind sheep. He liked to eat steak every day. But one day, all the steaks in the world were gone. The sheep was very sad and suffered. He didn't know what to eat now. + +One day, the kind farmer who owned the sheep saw how sad he was. So, the farmer decided to give him something special. He made the sheep a delicious steak from his own farm. The sheep was so happy and content. He ate the steak and thanked the kind farmer. Since then, the sheep never had to suffer again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an independent castle. Inside the castle lived a king and queen. Every day, the king sent the queen on adventures. She would go out and explore the world around the castle. + +One day, the king wanted to send the queen on a very special journey. He sent her to a faraway land at the end of the rainbow. She was so excited! The queen went on a magical journey and saw many fascinating places. + +At the end of her journey, the queen sent a letter back to the king to tell him all about her adventures. The king was so happy to read her letter. He couldn't wait to send her on more journeys! + +The end. +Timmy was running in a race and he really wanted to get a medal. He was going as fast as he could, but it was very difficult. He was getting tired, but he wouldn't give up. He looked back and saw that he was number two. + +He kept running and running until he finally crossed the finish line. He was number one! He was so happy. Everyone cheered for him and the race-runner gave him his medal. He held his medal up high and smiled. + +Timmy was so proud of his medal. It was so shiny and it had his number on it. He was happy that he worked hard and won such a difficult race. He wanted to show everyone his medal, but he knew he had to keep it safe. He held onto it tight and smiled from ear to ear. He would never forget this special day. +Once there was a lucky boy who had a rod. The rod was made of metal and was very strong. He loved to take it everywhere he went. + +One day, he went fishing with his rod. He was so excited to use it and see if he would catch any fish. He cast the rod and waited. + +Suddenly, he felt a tug on the line. The line started to shake and he knew this was the fish. With a tug, he pulled the rod and a big fish flew out of the water. + +He held the rod up and cheered. He was very lucky and he had caught a big fish. He felt so proud and happy. The rod had done its job, and he was a lucky boy. +Every day, Mama and Emma went out on their great porch. Mama liked to measure the porch. Mama used her special stick for measuring. She was always so careful. + +One day, Emma wanted to help. She asked, "Can I help, Mama?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, you can." + +Emma thought she could measure too, so she measured with her little hands. She measured all around the porch. + +Mama laughed and said, "You did a great job, Emma. You did such a great job measuring." + +Emma was glad and said, "Yes, I did it. I helped with the measuring." + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, you did." + +They were very happy on the great porch. +Pond was a happy place. Everyday, lots of animals would go to the pond to have fun. + +One day, a frog was sitting at the edge of the pond. He was alert and watching the pond carefully. Suddenly, he saw something- it was a long, bright ribbon! + +The frog was so excited to find the ribbon, so he hopped over to it and started to play with it. He jumped and wrapped the ribbon around himself a few times. He felt so happy and noticed that he looked prettier with the ribbon on. + +The animals at the pond thought he looked so beautiful. The frog was so proud and loved his new look. He hopped around the pond, still wrapped in the ribbon, and everyone cheered for him. + +The frog felt so lucky to have found such a special ribbon! +Once upon a time there was a normal prince. He was very curious and wanted to sort things. So he gathered some leaves, stones and feathers. He tried to sort them into piles but it was too difficult. + +One day, his friend the fairy came and said she could help him. She used her magic wand and the piles of things magically sorted themselves into groups. The leaves went in one pile, the stones went in another and the feathers in a third. + +The prince was delighted and thanked his friend. After that he always wanted to sort things and then thank the fairy for her help. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ocean. One day, Bob and Jane went on an adventure. They were two friends who wanted to explore the ocean. + +They jumped on Bob's boat and started to sail. The water was smooth and calm like glass. They looked all around, but they didn't see any land. But then, far away in the distance, something appeared. + +Bob and Jane squinted their eyes and saw an island! The island was covered with trees and had a sandy beach. It looked like the perfect place to wander. So Bob and Jane steered the boat towards the island. + +When they arrived, they hopped off and started exploring. They heard loud, chirpy birds and saw monkeys swing from branch to branch. They dug in the sand, swung on the swings and searched for jewels. + +All of a sudden, Bob heard a loud noise. He saw a rainbow-colored fish as big as a car. Bob and Jane laughed with delight and it flew away. + +Bob and Jane were so happy from their adventure to the island. They had so much fun! +John saw a big blue ball and he wanted it. He asked his mom for it but she said he couldn't have it. John was very sad, but then his mom had an idea. She showed him a smaller blue ball and told him that if he rubbed it, it could shrink even more. John was excited and tried it. Sure enough, the ball started to shrink. Soon it was as small as a marble. + +John brought the tiny ball outside to play with it. He rolled it around and showed it to his friends. They thought it was amazing and wanted one too. John was very competitive and wanted to see who could make their blue ball shrink the smallest. After a few tries, John won and his blue ball was the tiniest. His friends were very impressed. + +John took the tiny blue ball home and kept it in a special box. He knew that he always kept his special ball safe. He was always amazed that it could shrink and grow again. +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady who loved to raise spaghetti. Every day she'd go to the store and pick out the best spaghetti she could find. Then she'd take it home and take care of it. She watered it, sang to it and talked to it like it was one of her own children. + +One day, the spaghetti began to grow and soon enough the lady had a large garden filled with spaghetti plants. She would often invite her friends and family to come over to her garden and everyone marveled at the amazing spaghetti harvest. + +Finally the day came when the lady was ready to harvest the spaghetti. With a large scoop and a steady hand, she carefully plucked the spaghetti from the plants and stored it in several big baskets. + +The lady was so proud of her harvest and she shared her delicious spaghetti with all her friends and family. The elderly lady continued to raise spaghetti in her garden every year and she always had plenty to share. +Once upon a time there was a nice snake. He liked to go for long walks and spring around the garden. Every day he would go for a little adventure and explore the grass and the flowers. One day he saw a big hole in the ground and he wanted to see what was inside it. He began to carefully spring his way down the hole. + +At the bottom of the hole he saw a beautiful flower garden! He saw pink roses, yellow daisies and purple lilies. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen! He noticed a nice ladybug on a petal and he said hello. + +The ladybug smiled at him and asked him to join her for a tea party. He happily obliged. For the rest of the afternoon, they drank tea and laughed until the sun went down. + +The snake said goodbye and thanked the ladybug for the nice tea party. He spent the rest of the evening springing around the garden and looking at pretty flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to joke around. She would laugh and giggle as she made silly jokes all day long. But one day, she had a really great idea for a funny joke. + +She went to the store and bought a big bag of beans. Then she went back home, grabbed a chair and set it up in the middle of the room. Then she grabbed one bean, held it up and said, "If this bean was easy, what would it be like?" Everyone else started to laugh as they heard the funny joke. + +After that, the little girl started making more jokes about beans. She told funny stories and made up silly riddles about them. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. + +The little girl even started a bean joke competition with her friends. She made it easy for everyone, so everyone could understand it. And the little girl became the champion of the bean joke competition. + +From then on, the little girl joked about beans whenever she got the chance. And she was always the funniest one in the room! +Sarah loves to jog. She remembers the smooth feeling of the wind against her face and the sun warming her skin. It's the best part of her day. + +Every morning Sarah puts on her running shoes and takes off for a jog around the block. Sometimes she passes a dog, or a cat, or a squirrel. She always says hello to them and feels happy when she waves goodbye. + +Today Sarah paused at the top of the hill. She closed her eyes and remembered how it feels to be running, the feeling of being so free. She smiled and opened her eyes to continue her jog. + +When Sarah returned home, she was feeling very proud of herself. She had remembered how to jog and how much fun it was. She smiled and said goodbye to the day. +One day, Mommy and her little girl went to the store. Little girl saw a nice banana and asked Mommy if she could have it. Mommy said yes and they bought the banana. + +On the way home, Mommy told Little Girl that she should study. Little Girl said she wanted to eat the banana first. When they got home, Mommy said "Open the banana." When Little Girl did, the banana was spoiled! Little Girl was sad. + +Mommy looked in Little Girl's bedroom and found her books. She said, "Now, instead of eating the banana, let's study." Little Girl smiled and they studied together. At the end, Little Girl felt smarter and was happy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Jack and Jane. Jack had a spell, which he loved to eat! He would eat it all the time, until one day he forgot the spell. He felt helpless - what would he do now? + +Jack went to ask his friend Jane for help. She said she knew the spell, and she shared it with him. Jack was so happy! He said the spell over and over again. Then, he thanked Jane for her help. + +The next day, Jack made a delicious spell for himself, so he'd never forget it again! He shared it with Jane, and they both ate it together. From then on, they shared many more spells, and Jack never felt helpless ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a rich pitch in a happy field. On it, children from all around ran around and played. They really loved their happy pitch! But then one day, it started to rain and the pitch became too wet. + +The children were sad, so they asked the grown-ups for help. When the grown-ups saw the pitch, they knew it had to be replaced. So, the grown-ups worked hard to get a new, dry pitch ready. On the day the new pitch was finished, the children were excited! + +It looked so much better than the old pitch did. It was smooth and dry, just perfect for running and playing. All the children clapped their hands in delight! The grown-ups were glad to have replaced the old wet pitch with a new, rich one. + +The children played on the pitch every day. They laughed, ran, and enjoyed their time there. Now the happy field was even more special and fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to dance. He wanted to find the perfect place to dance. + +One day, he found a special spot. It was outside, in the park. He liked it because the grass was soft and there was lots of sunshine. + +The little boy danced with all his energy. He felt so happy while he jumped, twirled, and spun around. His feet made crunching sounds as he danced on the leaves. + +After he was all finished, he noticed a spicy smell coming from somewhere. He looked around and saw a spicy food stand! + +The little boy was so excited. He ran over to the stand and bought a snack. The spicy food tasted delicious and made the little boy dance even more! + +He stayed in the park late into the evening. He happily danced and ate until he was so tired that he could barely stand up. + +The little boy went home a very happy camper. He couldn't wait to come back to his special place and dance some more! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Jane. They liked to play outside in the grass. One day, the sky got very dark. Max and Jane were scared so they ran and found a safe place to settle. + +Max and Jane found a tree with soft grass. It was nice and cozy under the tree. Max and Jane settled there and felt much better. They could hear the birds and the wind too, which made them feel even happier. + +Max and Jane looked around and noticed the dark sky. The dark clouds were very big and scary but the two friends knew that everything would be okay. They stayed under the tree for a while until the dark sky cleared up - and then they went back outside to play in the grass again. + +The two friends were very happy - no more dark sky! They laughed and looked up at the sun, which was now shining bright and clear. Max and Jane played in the grass until it was time to go home. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy rhinoceros. He had lots of friends, but was always looking for more. Every day, he would wander around his neighbourhood and send out messages. He wanted more and more friends. + +One day, a little elephant heard the rhinoceros's message. She was eager to make a new friend, so she ran to find him! They were both delighted to see each other and quickly became best friends. + +The elephant sent out a message, too. Every day she sent out messages to find more friends. Soon, she found a friendly giraffe and a curious bear. They all became very good friends. + +The rhinoceros was so happy that he now had so many friends. He was the wealthiest rhinoceros in the whole forest and he knew it. Every day he sent out messages of friendship. Thanks to his messages, he found lots of new friends in no time at all. +Max was feeling sad because he had to do a test. It seemed like the test would never end. He was feeling bitter and wished he could melt away the test. + +Just then, Max's mom came into the room. She had a big bowl of ice cream that was starting to melt in her hands. Max's eyes lit up - he loved ice cream! + +Max's mom put the ice cream on the table and said "I brought this because I know you're feeling bitter about the test. Let's take a break and enjoy the ice cream." Max smiled and eagerly grabbed a spoon. + +The two enjoyed the melting ice cream until some of it spilled on the test. It was time to get back to work but Max didn't feel so bitter anymore. He knew he could do it. + +Max thanked his mom for the sweet treat and said goodbye. He finished the test with a smile and was happy that it was over. +Molly had a reliable basket. It was big and round and it was her best friend. Every morning, she would pick the basket up, and fill it with lots of things. She would fill it with flowers, if they were in the garden. She would fill it with stones, if they were in the park. She would fill it with leaves, if they were in the woods. + +One day, Molly wanted to fill the basket with special things. She wanted to fill it with something new. So she went to a shop. She asked the shopkeeper to fill the basket with stuffed animals. The shopkeeper filled it with lots of little toys. Molly was so happy. She hugged the basket, and thanked the shopkeeper. + +Back at home, Molly showed her family her basket. She showed them the little horses, the tiny cats and the cute bunnies. Everyone was delighted with the basket. + +Molly was very proud of her reliable basket. It was full of special treasures and it always made her happy. She kept her basket close and enjoyed looking at it every day. +Jake was shy and scared of fights. Every time he saw two people fighting, he would squeeze his eyes shut and hide. + +One day, Jake was walking in the park when he heard yelling and saw two people pushing each other. Jake was very scared, so he quickly started to squeeze into the trunk of a big tree. He held his breath and squeezed as tight as he could, hoping the fight would go away. + +The two people stopped fighting and Jake was relieved. Then he heard a voice. It was a little girl, no older than three. She was scared, too. She had been watching the fight and now she was squeezing her eyes shut, just like Jake. + +Jake took a deep breath and stepped out from behind the tree. He asked the girl if she was okay and if she wanted to play. She nodded and smiled, no longer so shy. + +Jake and the little girl laughed, told stories and played games until it was time to go home. On the way back, they decided to never fight and always be kind. +Once there was a warm day and mommy and daddy were outside playing basketball. Mommy and daddy both threw the basketball to each other and laughed as it bounced from one to the other. Suddenly, a little yellow bird flew down from the sky and perched on daddy's shoulder. Daddy smiled and said hi to the little bird. Mommy and daddy both partied with the bird, throwing the basketball in the air for it to chase and catch. The bird even flew around the basketball, playing with it and making everyone laugh. After a while, the bird had to go and so it said goodbye to mommy and daddy and flew away. Mommy and daddy smiled and watched it go until it disappeared. Then they hugged each other and continued to party with the basketball until it became dark outside. +Once upon a time, there were two brother. One was BIG and the other was small. The big brother was nice. He liked to raise the small brother up high in the sky. + +The small brother liked it a lot! Even though they were brothers, they were very different. They both looked different and did different things. + +But each day, the big brother would raise the small brother up high in the sky. He would laugh and be so happy when he did it. The small brother also laughed and smiled. + +And that made the two brothers very happy. They had a lot of fun playing and raising each other. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, Tommy was at the subway. He saw a fat man sitting on a bench. Tommy decided to joke with him. He said, "Nice fat belly!" The fat man laughed, so Tommy thought it was funny too and so he laughed. + +The fat man asked Tommy why he was at the subway. Tommy said that he was meeting his mommy. Then the fat man asked if Tommy's mommy was coming soon. Tommy shook his head and said that she was coming soon. + +The fat man started to joke with Tommy. They giggled together until Tommy's mommy showed up. Tommy said goodbye to the fat man and got on the subway with his mommy. + +He waved goodbye to the fat man as the subway drove away. From that day onwards, Tommy always remembered to joke and have fun when he went to the subway. +One day, a three year old girl was playing with her toys in the garden. It was a gloomy day and the whole sky was grey. Suddenly, the girl looked up and saw a cow standing in the field beside her garden. The cow looked at the girl and said, "Moo!" The girl was surprised and didn't know how to answer. She just said, "Hello cow!" The cow replied with another "Moo!" and started walking towards the girl.The girl was scared and stepped back until the cow stopped right in front of her. The girl was still scared, but then the cow said, "Do you want to play?" The girl smiled and answered, "Yes!" From that day, the cow and the three year old girl were friends and they both loved playing together in the gloomy garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big coal mine. It had lots of coal stored in its deep, dark tunnels. Every day the workers at the coal mine would record what they dug up. + +One day, the workers recorded something very special. It was a big lump of coal! It was the biggest piece of coal any of them had ever seen. + +They carefully put the big lump of coal in a safe place. Then, they made a plan to put it on display so everyone could see it. + +The coal mine was a popular spot for tourists. Everyone was excited to see the big piece of coal. They took lots of pictures of it and recorded stories about it. + +The big lump of coal stayed in the coal mine for many years. Every time someone visited, the workers would proudly tell them about the big lump of coal! +The little girl wanted a stove. She thought it was so cool that she saw many grown-ups using them. She asked her mom if she could get one too. Her mom said, "Yes," and they went to the store to get it. + +When they arrived, the little girl saw many stoves. There were big ones, small ones, black ones, and red ones. But then, the little girl spotted a white stove. It was perfect and so pretty! She wanted the white stove. So, they bought it and the little girl was so excited. + +When they got home, the little girl ran to the kitchen to play with her new white stove. She pretended to cook with it and when mom checked, she was still playing pretend. Mom said it was time for dinner and the little girl was happy to have her own white stove to cook with. She felt such a pride. +Once upon a time there were two cops. They wanted to buy something, so they went to the shop. The shop was full of things, but it was very uncomfortable. The cops didn't like how it felt and they wanted to leave. But then they saw an ice cream they wanted to buy. They were so excited they ran to pay and soon they had their ice cream. They shared it together, and both thought it was yummy. They had a great day, enjoying their tasty treat. +Ma lived in a big city. She was very happy there. One day, the ground started shaking. Ma was very uncomfortable and scared. She held onto her mommy. It was an earthquake. + +The shaking made loud noises and made the ground split. Buildings shook and there was dust everywhere. The shaking felt like it lasted forever. + +When the shaking stopped, Ma looked out the window. The streets were different. Buildings had cracks in them. Ma felt strange. It was very uncomfortable. + +Ma and her mommy were safe. They looked around and went outside. Everyone was relieved the earthquake was over. Now the city would start to fix itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Bob, and he was three years old. He had a lively and happy life, and he loved playing in his garden. + +Bob had a rod that was special to him. He would swing it around in the garden and pretend it was a magic wand. Every day, he would take it out and imagine all sorts of exciting adventures. + +But one day, Bob's rod got stuck in a tree. He tried and tried to pull it out, but it was stuck tight. Bob began to suffer, because he had no way to get his rod back. + +Luckily, a friendly old man saw Bob struggling, and asked him what was wrong. Bob explained his situation, and the old man smiled. With a wave of his own magical wand, the rod was freed from the tree and returned to Bob. + +Bob was so happy, and thanked the old man for his help. From that day on, he was extra careful with his rod, and it continued to give him a lively and happy life. +Once there was a small boy who decided to explore a valley. Everything seemed strange and uncomfortable. He began to walk and noticed some markings on the ground. He kneeled down and began to touch the markings. They felt rough, like something was trying to keep him out. + +The small boy wondered what the markings could mean. He began to walk further and he noticed that the markings followed him. He kept looking around to see if there was anyone in the valley. He saw nothing but the markings. + +The small boy looked up and saw more markings on the sides of the valley. They looked so high and mysterious. He was beginning to get uncomfortable. He wanted to get out of the valley, but he wasn't sure how to do it. He continued to walk and he noticed the markings becoming more and more frequent. + +Soon, the small boy stumbled into a clearing. He stopped and looked around. He noticed the markings stopped in this area. He took a deep breath and relaxed. He realized the markings were meant to keep him safe in the valley. + +The small boy decided to stay in the clearing and explore further. He was no longer uncomfortable. He smiled and felt grateful that the markings had kept him safe. +John woke up early one day. He saw a leather bag near his bed. It smelled pretty bad. John opened the bag and saw that it was full of smelly socks! He laughed and giggled at the silly socks. He quickly grabbed a pair and put them on. Then, he jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. He was so happy to see that his mom had made his favorite breakfast. It was yummy! John smiled as he ate his breakfast and thought about the fun he would have with his smelly leather bag! +Once there was a tall boy named John. John was very excited because he was going to get a special surprise! On his birthday, his parents gave him a new computer. + +John was so excited he couldn't wait to try it out. He ran to the computer and started playing with it. He was so amazed by all the cool things it could do. + +John soon noticed the computer was asking him to accept the rules before he could continue using it. He didn't understand, but he clicked yes. + +All of a sudden he had access to so many new and exciting things! He especially liked playing the games and listening to music. + +John was so proud of his new computer and he accepted it as his new favorite thing. From then on, he used it every day and shared it with his friends. +Once there was a bird who dreamed of flying high above the market. The market was usually very busy and it was always so noisy. One day, the bird's dream came true! + +He flapped his wings and soared up into the sky. Even though it was a sunny day, it was so quiet when he was so high up. The bird looked down and saw all the people walking around the market. He saw the stands full of fruits and vegetables. He also saw how dirty the market was. + +The bird flew around for a while. He circled the market and soared higher and higher. He felt so free and happy. + +Finally, the bird flew back down and landed in the same place where he had taken off. He was so glad he had been able to make his dream of soaring through the sky come true. +Billy was sad. He had lost his joke. It had been a great joke and he liked it a lot. + +Suddenly, he heard a giggle. He turned around and saw that a big, grey dog was holding his joke in its mouth. + +Billy knew that the dog had stolen his joke. He asked the dog to give him his joke back, but the dog just kept giggling. + +Then, Billy had an idea. He started to play with the dog. He ran and the dog ran after him. He laughed and so did the dog. + +Soon, the dog dropped the joke and Billy picked it up. He was glad that he had his joke back again. He thanked the dog for returning it to him and kept playing with his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious jail in the woods. Inside the jail was a magical key, and it had the power to lock and open the door. + +One day, a brave 3-year-old girl found the key and decided to go investigate. She put the key in the lock and the door opened up. + +The little girl was so excited - she had never seen anything like this before! She entered the mysterious jail and looked around. Everything was so strange and new - she just had to explore it. + +She decided to explore each room and each corner of the jail. Everywhere she looked, she came across amazing things! + +After she had seen everything, the little girl wanted to take the key with her. She put the key back in its original place, locked the door, and quickly ran away. She could not wait to tell her friends about the mysterious jail and she knew that they would be equally amazed. +Once there was a boy called Jake who was very busy. He wanted to learn to do something special. + +One day, his mum showed him how to join stitches. He watched carefully as she showed him how to put two pieces of cloth together. + +Jake was so excited that he practised every day until he could join stitches himself. + +He felt so proud when he was able to join the stitches and make a special patchwork quilt. He asked his mum to help him put it together. + +His mum was very proud of him. She said, "You have worked so hard, Jake! You have been so busy learning how to join those stitches." +Once upon a time, there was a lucky boy named Tom. Tom really loved to read. He had a special style. Every morning, he would take out his book and snuggle up in a cozy chair. + +He read so much that soon he became really good at it! He could sound out even the toughest of words. Tom had so much fun reading different books and learning new things. + +One day, he was feeling particularly lucky. He decided to try something he had never done before and he read upside down! He soon got the hang of it and read the whole book just like that. He couldn't believe how lucky he was! + +Tom loved reading so much, he decided to make it his special style. From then on, he would always read upside down when he wanted to feel extra special and lucky. He even taught his friends how to do it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Julie. Julie lived in a house by the woods far away from the city. In the winter, it got very cold. Julie had to bundle up in her warmest clothes to try and keep the cold away. + +One day, it was so cold outside that Julie couldn't go out and play. But she was grateful that she was inside a warm house. She looked out of the window and saw an animal shivering in the cold. + +Julie wanted to help her animal friend, so she took some of her blankets outside and gave them to the animal. Julie was so happy when the animal made a member of the blanket. + +Julie was grateful that her animal friend wasn't suffering from the cold. She taught her young friends to be kind to animals and to help them when they were in need. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a very special eye. Every day she would measure how far it could see. One day, her eye was feeling restless. She looked around and found a giant tree. She measured how tall it was and couldn't believe her eye! The tree was so high, she thought she would never get to the top. She made a plan to climb the tree and measure it from the very top. + +She started to climb and was surprised to see how far her eye could see. She was exhausted, but still kept going. Finally, she made it to the top, and measured the top of the tree with her eye. + +The little girl was so surprised at what her eye could measure. She was so excited she wanted to keep measuring, so ran home and made a list of all the things she wanted to measure with her special eye. +Once upon a time there was a quiet ostrich. She lived in a meadow with all of her friends. Every day they would have fun and play together. + +One day the ostrich wanted to do something different. She decided that she would go explore the world. She said goodbye to her friends and set off on an adventure. + +The ostrich walked for many days and nights, until eventually she reached a big hill. She was so excited to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +When she made it to the top, she looked around and saw how beautiful the world was. The ostrich was filled with hope and knew that she could do anything. + +She flapped her big wings, ran down the hill and kept on exploring. The quiet ostrich had a big adventure and she never looked back. +John and his mommy were walking down the path when John saw something hairy drop from the sky. He was excited and ran to pick it up. It was a special mineral. It was funny and hairy and he wanted to keep it for himself. + +John went back to his mommy and showed her the mineral. His mommy was happy for him and said he should keep it safe. She smiled and hugged him, and the little family went home. + +At home, John ran to the bedroom and placed his mineral under his pillow. He hugged it tight and took a nap. When he woke up, he was happy to find the mineral was still there. + +John liked to carry his mineral wherever he went. He knew it was special and wanted to protect it. He was careful and when he ran around to play, he made sure he didn't drop it. John and his mineral became the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow turkey. He was very happy and liked to run around in the meadow. + +One day, the turkey was looking for something to eat when he spotted a big bush. He hid behind it, thinking he might find something tasty. + +He was right! After looking around, he found some delicious seeds hidden beneath the bush. He picked them up and ate them with delight. + +But when he looked up, he saw something even better: an entire turkey dinner! There was a big yellow drumstick and some mashed potatoes too. It looked so good! + +The turkey carefully grabbed the dinner with his beak and hurried back to his nest to hide it. Once he had enough food stored away, he would be able to enjoy his delicious feast. +Once upon a time, there was a ship that sailed on the big, blue sea. The sun was shiny and warm. On the ship was a big, bossy captain. He would yell orders at everyone on the ship. + +One day, the captain wanted the crew to stay up all night to fix the mast of the ship. Everyone was so tired, they could hardly keep their eyes open. As the sun started to come up, one by one, the crew started to yawn. + +The captain was not happy. He told the crew to stay up, and yelled at them for yawning. But soon, even the captain was too tired to keep going. He yawned, and the crew had a good laugh. + +The captain knew he couldn't stay awake any longer. He got into bed and fell fast asleep. The crew fixed the mast, and the ship sailed away. Everyone on the ship was happy and no longer bossy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very curious. She loved exploring and seeing new things. + +One day, the little girl was walking in the forest when she heard a mysterious sound. She crept closer, and saw a big tree. On the tree was a wizard with a long white beard! + +The wizard warned her not to come any closer, but the little girl paid no attention. She wanted to try on some of the makeup the wizard had around him. + +The wizard yelled and warned her again, but she still wouldn't listen. Then suddenly, the wizard disappeared! The little girl was alone in the forest, feeling very scared. + +The little girl quickly ran away and never returned to the forest again. She learned her lesson and she always listened carefully when someone warned her. +Once, there was a boy who wanted to be independent. He kept asking his parents if he could do things all by himself. Every day, he strived to gain some independence. + +One day, while he was playing, the boy heard some exciting news from his parents. They said that he was old enough to go to the park on his own. + +The boy was so happy! He was finally independent. He said goodbye to his parents, grabbed his favourite bear and headed to the park. + +He played by himself and felt so proud. He had gained independence and it felt wonderful. He could not wait for all the new adventures that his independence would bring. +Once there was little Tessa. Tessa lived in a peaceful village, filled with beautiful flowers and animals. Every day, Tessa liked to play with her friends outside. + +One day, Tessa saw a spark in the sky. She pointed to the spark and asked her friends what it was. Her friends told her it was a star, something special to remember. + +Tessa looked up into the sky, and she remembered how beautiful and peaceful the village was. And she remembered the spark she saw. + +The spark made Tessa happy. She wanted to remember it forever, so she wished on the spark, and it made her smile. + +Every night, Tessa looked up into the sky to find the spark she remembered. She smiled, because the spark always made her feel peaceful. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He was walking around his house and looking for something. Suddenly, he stopped and called out to his wife. He said," I can't find my belt!" His wife heard him and said, "It's in the bedroom - I'll get it for you." + +The old man walked into the bedroom with his wife. He searched through his drawers and piles of clothes, but he couldn't find his belt. His wife noticed this and asked him, "What does your belt look like?" + +The old man replied, "It's black and made of leather. It's really special because it was given to me a long time ago. + +The old man's wife smiled and said, "That's easy! Let me help you find it." She started to sort through the drawers and piles of clothes. Soon enough, she found the old black belt and put it on the bed for him. + +The old man smiled and said, "Thank you." He put on his belt and took his wife's hand. Together they walked out of the bedroom, and the old man forgot all about his belt troubles. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He thought to himself, "I wonder how I can get away from here." He asked his mom for help and she suggested that he take a jet. The jet seemed so big and the boy thought it looked a bit scary, but his mom said it would be safe. + +The boy was so excited that he got ready right away. He put on his nice clothes and boarded the jet. He sat in his seat, buckled up and soon they were off! + +The jet flew high up in the sky, higher than the birds and the clouds. The little boy looked out the window and saw the birds and the mountains. He was having the best time. + +After a while the jet came back to land and the boy was glad to be back in one piece. The jet ride was safe and enjoyable, and the boy knew he would do it again. +Once there was a man called Bob. Bob had a nose that was very rough. He thought it was too rough, so he decided to go and sell it. + +Bob visited the market and tried to find a buyer for his nose. He asked around, but no one wanted it. He was sad, until he finally found a lady who said she would buy his nose. + +The lady paid Bob some money and he was happy. But then the lady said she wanted to use Bob's nose on her door! Bob said that was ok, so the lady took his nose away and put it on her door. + +Bob missed his nose but he was happy he was able to sell it. He thanked the lady and went on his way. That was the end of Bob's adventure with his rough nose. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny circle. It liked to blink and say hello to other shapes. But one day, a big selfish square came along. It pushed the circle away, so it couldn't blink or say hello anymore. + +The circle felt very sad. It had never been so lonely before. It tried to find a way to make the square un-selfish, but it didn't know what to do. + +Just then, it saw a big smiley face. The smiley face said, “If you blink and say hello to the square, it might be nice like all the other shapes.†+ +The little circle was scared, but it listened to the smiley face. It blinked and said hello, and the square became un-selfish. All the shapes, including the circle, were happy and could be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very dirty. Everywhere he went, he made a mess. He spilled his drink on the floor and even got mud all over his clothes. One day, he went out for lunch and decided to sit outside. He put his lunch on the table and it made a big mess. He was so messy that he had nothing to wipe it up with. + +Then, a small, friendly baby came out of nowhere. The baby was very kind and had a special napkin with him. The baby offered the napkin to the old man and the old man was so happy. He thanked the baby and used the napkin to fix the mess. Once the mess was fixed and all the dirt was cleaned up, the old man was very happy. + +The old man thanked the baby once again, and the baby smiled back and ran off into the distance. The old man was so happy that the baby's napkin helped him to fix the big, dirty mess. From that day forward, the old man always tried to be clean and not make a mess. +Grace was a little girl. She was three years old. She had long hair and loved to have it done in different styles. + +One day, Grace saw her mother putting on makeup. She was so curious! She wanted to know why her mother put it on her face. + +Her mother explained that it was to make her look pretty. Grace wanted to try it too! + +So, her mother showed her how to put the smelly makeup on. Grace carefully stared in the mirror and put on the makeup. + +When she finished, her mother said she looked beautiful! Grace was so happy and started showing everyone how pretty she looked. +One day, Tom and his mommy were in the kitchen. Tom watched as his mommy started to clean the kitchen. She used soapy water and a rag to make the counter look sparkly. Tom wanted to help, so he grabbed the rag and started to clean too! + +After a little while, Tom and his mommy sat down to eat dinner. On their plates was some yummy pasta with a special sauce that Tom liked. Tom was excited to eat, but soon he noticed something was wrong. He realized his thumb was hurt from cleaning the kitchen! + +His mommy was very kind and kissed his thumb to help it feel better. Then she gave him a special band-aid that made it hurt less. After dinner, Tom and his mommy hugged and he thanked her for taking care of him. They both felt good. +Once upon a time there was a young boy names Joe. Joe loved animals and he wanted to be just like them. He watched the birds fly in the sky and the squirrels run up and down the trees. + +One morning, Joe went into the garden and he saw a big bear. Joe was scared but the bear warned him not to be afraid. The bear said "I'm here to show you love". The bear was so nice to Joe and Joe felt so happy. + +The bear gave Joe a big warning and said "You must remember to look after the animals in the garden and give them lots of love. You must make sure they have food, water and shelter". Joe promised he would make sure to do this. + +Expression of love is available to everyone, sometimes all you need to do is look closely and you'll find it. Joe was so happy, he hugged the bear and thanked him for his kindness. From that day on, Joe always looked after the animals in the garden, but he also never forgot the lessons he learned from the bear. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Abi. She was excited because her parents had bought her a special present. She couldn't wait to open it! + +When she opened the box, she found a brilliant gem inside. It sparkled in the light! Abi was so happy! She wanted to unpack the gem right away. + +Abi and her mommy carefully worked to unpack the shining gem. When they finished, Abi could see it better. It was a bright blue color and it sparkled like sunshine. Abi loved it! + +She put the gem on her shelf and every day she would go and look at it. It always made her happy. Abi and her gem became the best of friends. + +The End. +Sammy was a brilliant three year old. He loved hearing stories about amazing things. One day his mum told him a story about a university. She told him it was full of special people who were brilliant at studying. They did lots of cool things in the university and Sammy was so excited. He wanted to go and learn more about the university one day. His mum told him he will have to work very hard and be a very brilliant person like the people in the university. But Sammy just grinned and said he would work really hard so that one day he could go to the university too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved jelly because it was yummy and she could bounce it on her plate. One day Daisy saw a big jar of clear jelly and she wanted to try it. She opened the jar and it smelt delicious! But then she heard a loud noise - the lid of the jar had shut. She tried to open it again, but it wouldn't open. Daisy felt so sad and she started to cry. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a voice. It was coming from the jar. "Don't worry Daisy", said the voice, "I'm the jelly genie and I can help you." The jelly genie waved his hands and the lid flew off the jar. Daisy was so happy! She thanked the genie, tried a spoonful of the jelly and it was the yummiest jelly she had ever tasted. + +From that day, whenever Daisy wanted some jelly, she would open the jar and the lid wouldn't shut. Daisy was so thankful to the jelly genie for helping her open the jar so she could enjoy the delicious clear jelly. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to play baseball. Every day, her dad would take her to the park where they would practice with a baseball and her dad's glove. + +One day it was very hot outside so Jane and her dad decided to stay inside. Jane asked if she could play baseball indoors, so her dad got out his glove and a baseball. Jane picked up the baseball and asked her dad a very important question: "Do I get to pitch first?". Her dad smiled and answered, "Sure. That's fair." + +Jane was so excited! She threw the ball to her dad, who caught it with his glove. Then it was time for her dad to pitch back. He threw the ball, and Jane followed his instructions and used her glove to answer the pitch. She was so proud of herself for catching the pitch fairly! + +The two kept playing for a long time, and eventually the sun went down. Finally, Jane put away the baseball and said goodbye to her dad with a big hug. She had so much fun playing baseball that day, and couldn't wait to answer another pitch tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a friendly pot. Every day the pot would sit on the counter and hear the family talk. + +One day he heard the family talking about taking him on an adventure. He was so excited! + +The family packed bags and the friendly pot too. Then they went to the park. + +At the park the pot heard the birds chirping and children laughing. It was so much fun. + +After playing at the park the family went home. The friendly pot was very happy to be back home but very happy he had gone on an adventure too. +Once there was a girl called True. She loved to play outside, running and jumping around. One day, True was feeling very naughty and wanted to have some extra fun. She decided to slip down the big slide, even though she wasn't supposed to. + +When True got to the slide, she carefully inched her way up until she was at the very top. She was a bit frightened, but that did not stop her. Taking a deep breath, she gave herself a push and slipped down. She went flying, faster and faster until she got to the bottom. She was so excited that she almost forgot how naughty she had been. + +At the bottom, she heard her mother calling her name. True knew she had been naughty and ran back to her mother. She was a bit scared of what would happen, but she stayed true and owned up to what she had done. + +Her mother was very understanding and only gave True a gentle scolding. From then on, True was careful to never slip and do something naughty again. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old. One day, Lucy's mom took her to a brand new park to play. It was a sunny day and the park was full of fun things to do. + +As Lucy ran around, she noticed a strange well in the middle of the park. It was very deep and dark. Lucy was curious and wanted to explore. + +When Lucy got closer to the well, she heard a voice. The voice said, "Hello, I'm the well. Would you like to introduce yourself?" + +Lucy was very surprised. She answered, "My name is Lucy!" + +The well replied in a cheerful voice, "It's so nice to meet you, Lucy! I'm a magical well and I can give you anything you wish for! But be careful. Everything I give has a bitter taste." + +Lucy was excited to try the magical process. She wished for a new toy and the magical well granted her wish! It gave her a beautiful toy that Lucy quickly cherished. + +The bitter taste wasn't so terrible afterall! Lucy quickly learned that sometimes you have to take risks and try new things to really live life! +Once upon a time there was an animal that was very fast. It liked to go very fast and loved running around. It was called a wild. + +The wild liked running around its home in the forest and the wide open fields. Everywhere it ran it went very fast, faster than any other animal. Its friends could not keep up but they thought it was a fun game to try and catch up! + +One day the wild was running so fast that it went beyond its home and to a new place. It was a fine place, with bright sunshine and a lot of colour. The wild was happy and ran faster than ever, full of joy. + +The wild looked around and saw the other animals and was happy to meet them. It talked and played with the other animals and they ran together and all enjoyed the game. Everyone was having so much fun, running around and speeding. + +After some time the wild was ready to go back to its home in the forest and said goodbye to its new friends. It ran back home as fast as it could, happy to go and see its old friends again. The wild enjoyed its adventures and thought about the fun it had and the speed that it ran. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty hockey player. He was the best hockey player in the world! His name was Sammy. Everywhere he went, everyone cheered for him. Wherever Sammy went, people wanted to know the secret to his success. + +One day, Sammy heard a voice asking him: "What is the secret to your success?" Sammy stopped, looked around and saw nobody. So he answered "Well, I practice hard and never give up." + +Everyone was amazed by this answer and soon everyone was talking about Sammy's secret. From then on, he was known as the mighty hockey player. He never stopped practicing, and kept sharing his secret with everyone. + +Thanks to Sammy, hockey was played all around the world! +It was Sunday and mommy wanted to take a walk. But Jack wanted to play at the park. He insisted on going so mommy said yes. When they got there the ground was rough. Jack stumbled but his mommy was there to pick him up and she said, "We can go home now." But Jack insisted on staying so they stayed. They played on the swings and ran around the playground. It was a really fun Sunday. When it was time to leave Jack was tired but still insisted on staying. So mommy decided they'd stay just a little bit longer. They laughed and played together until Jack was too tired to stay any longer. Finally they went home and Jack was happy he'd insisted on going to the park. +The sun was shining and the day was hot. Johnny was out playing in the garden when he heard a loud crash. He saw a broken toy on the ground. Johnny felt the pain of sadness as he picked up the pieces. He wanted to fix it, but knew he couldn't. + +Suddenly, Johnny saw a big puddle at his feet. He knew the sun was so hot that it had melted the ice in the puddle. Johnny got a bright idea, he put all the pieces of the toy in the puddle and waited to see what would happen. + +As Johnny watched, the pieces floated around in the water. Then, something magical happened, the pieces started to stick together. Johnny jumped for joy as he carefully took the toy out of the puddle. It was fixed! + +Johnny was so happy that he hugged the fixed toy. His pain and sadness had melted away and he had a new toy to play with. +Once there was a delicate sack. It was filled with lots of toys and was very special. + +One day, the sack got into a mess. Toys were all over the floor and the sack was on the other side of the room. + +The little girl didn't know how to manage the mess. She tried and tried but couldn't do it. + +Then, her mommy came in with a big smile on her face. She knew just how to help. She used her magic fingers and managed to put all the toys back into the delicate sack. + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged her mommy and thanked her. Now she knows how to manage her mess. +Once upon a time there was a berry. It was so ugly! No one wanted to have it. But then one day, a little girl saw the berry and she wanted to have it. She felt sorry for the berry and wanted to help. + +The little girl took the berry and put it in her pocket. She gave it some water so its color could come back. The berry was very happy. + +The little girl kept the berry with her all day and played with it. She even gave it a hug. The berry became so happy! + +At the end of the day, the little girl found a beautiful garden and she put the berry in it. The berry was so happy now. It had found its home. And the little girl was happy too because she had helped the berry. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She decided to drive her car to the park. On the way there, she had a difficult drive. There were many pot holes in the road and the car got bumped around a lot. + +Once she finally arrived at the park, she was very happy. She saw a big tree, a swing set and lots of people running and playing. She parked her car and then took a look around. + +As she explored, she noticed that she had a boo-boo on her knee. She needed a bandage to cover the wound. She looked around and eventually found a box of bandages in her car. + +The girl used the bandage to cover the boo-boo. Now she was ready to play! She ran and played for hours in the park. She had a great time and when she was done, she packed up her car and drove home. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved flowers. Every day she would go outside and pick the prettiest flowers she could find. One day she saw a special flower. It was big and yellow and smelled so delicious. She wanted to hold it in her hands and admire it. So, she carefully held onto the flower and ran to show her mom. Her mom was so happy that her daughter had found such a beautiful flower. They both admired the delicious flower. Then the girl put it in a jar of water so it could stay safe and look pretty. Every day the girl would admire her flower, happy that she had found such a wonderful treasure. +One day, two friends named Rob and Sofia were playing in the park. All of a sudden, they heard a loud noise coming from inside a tall building. They looked up and saw an elevator coming down. + +Rob and Sofia were curious so they wanted to study the elevator. Rob pressed the button and up they went. They were amazed by how high up they could go! As they went up, they noticed a lot of numbers on the walls. + +When they got to the top, the elevator doors opened to a brilliant room. Inside the room, there were drawings and puzzles. Rob and Sofia played for hours. When it was time to go, they said goodbye and used the elevator to go back down. + +Rob and Sofia learned a lot from studying the elevator. They had a brilliant time! +James loved wearing his new shoes. They were so colorful and he always felt happy when he had them on. His mom was so helpful and helped him put them on so he wouldn't trip. + +James went outside and showed his friends his new shoes. They were all impressed and said his shoes were so cool. He loved showing his shoes off, they made him feel so special. + +Everyday, James would wear his shoes and they were always so comfy. He liked that his shoes were so supportive when he ran and jumped. They were his favorite shoes ever. + +One day, James's shoes wore out and he had to get new ones. He was a little sad when he had to give them away, but he was still excited to get new shoes. He knew his new shoes would be just as helpful and fun as the others. +Once there was a pig who was very proud. He wanted to show off how proud he was, so he decided to fly. He jumped high in the air, and flapped his little wings. He flew for a short while, but then he started to get tired and landed back on the ground. + +The other animals were very impressed. They cheered for him and said, "That proud pig can fly!" The pig squealed with delight and ran around to show how proud he was. He ran in circles and shouted, "Look at me, I can fly!" + +The other animals were so proud of the pig. They gave him a medal and named him the flying pig! From that day on, the pig was very happy and flew whenever he wanted to. He was proud of himself and of his flying skills. +Once there was a gifted little girl. She was three years old, and her name was Amanda. Amanda had a bookshelf full of stories and fairy tales that she loved to look at. + +One day, Amanda wanted to play superheroes with the bookshelf. She stood tall and pretended to fight the bad guys that were after her bookshelf. Amanda ran around, jumping and kicking and shooting imaginary lasers at them. + +The bookshelf was proud of Amanda and all of her fighting. It was happy that Amanda was protecting it from danger. + +After a while, Amanda got tired and went to get a snack. She gave the bookshelf one last look before she left, and the bookshelf smiled back at her. From that day forward, Amanda and the bookshelf were always the best of friends. +Paula was playing with her clay. She smiled as she shaped it into an adorable bunny. She listened carefully, wondering if she could hear any of the other animals. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise coming from the woods. She put down her clay and listened. The noise was getting louder and louder. She heard a rustling and finally, out of the bushes stepped a small, adorable fox. Paula's eyes widened in amazement. She quickly picked up her clay again, and carefully made the fox a little clay house. The fox padded up to Paula, and she stroked its soft fur. She whispered to the fox, "Let's be friends!" The fox listened and softly moved closer to Paula. From that day on, Paula and the fox were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ashley. She really liked her dress. It was her favorite color, pink. + +But one day, Ashley's mom made a mistake and accidentally put the dress in the washing machine and the dress got ruined. Ashley was very sad. + +Ashley's mother felt so sorry for her. She couldn't find another dress like it to replace it. + +Ashley's mom thought and thought. Then she came up with a solution. She took Ashley to the store and they bought a new dress that belonged to Ashley. + +When Ashley put on the dress and saw herself in the mirror, her face lit up. She was so happy to have a dress again that belonged to her. + +Ashley's mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry about your old dress but now you have this one and it belongs to you. Isn't it beautiful?†+ +And Ashley smiled. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in the woods. He loved to teach people about the hard work it takes to take care of the forest. + +One day, he saw a little girl in the woods. He walked over to her and said, "Hello there, my dear! Can I teach you something?" + +The little girl smiled and nodded. The old man taught her how to plant trees and water them properly. He showed her how to make sure the animals that lived in the woods had enough food. + +The little girl loved how the old man taught her things. Each day they would go into the woods and he would teach her something new. She learned so much and soon she loved to work in the woods! + +The old man was so proud of the little girl and how she had learned. He knew that she understood the importance of taking care of the forest and would help do it for the rest of her life. +Once there was a little girl whose name was Emma. She was three years old and liked to explore her house. One day she was playing in the living room when she saw something shiny. It was an orange ashtray! She had never seen one before. She went over to take a closer look. + +Emma called her mom to show her the shiny ashtry. But her mom told her that it was not a toy and not to touch it. Emma was sad but she listened to her mom. She looked at the ashtray everytime she was in the living room but she never touched it again. + +One day, Emma's mom was in the living room, cleaning. Emma watched as her mom put the ashtray away. She could still see the orange color, but it was in a different place. + +But soon after, her mom started to call. Emma ran up to her and saw that she had the orange ashtray in her hands again. She was very happy and asked her mom if she could look at it again. But her mom said no, as it was not a toy. + +So Emma sat and watched as her mom put the orange ashtray back in its place in the living room. Emma thought it was the most beautiful ashtray she had ever seen. +Once there was a little boy called James. He was three years old, and very curious. + +One day, James went to the beach with his family. After some time, it started to get dark and they had to go back home. + +On the way, James saw a big skeleton! He was scared at first, but then he remembered his family was nearby, so he was safe. + +When they got home, James got out of the car. He was wet from the ocean, but he felt happy. James remembered the skeleton and smiled. +One day Lucy was taking a walk. She stepped carefully down the path and could see lots of things around her. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise! It was a car horn. She stepped back as the car drove past. It was so loud! + +But then she noticed something else. The car driver was being very polite. He was smiling and waving at everyone he passed. Lucy smiled back. She thought the driver had been very kind. + +Then she kept walking down the path and stepped around a pile of leaves. Lucy was feeling excited. She loved exploring and seeing new things. She stepped around every corner with a smile. + +Sometimes she heard the horns of cars, but she never thought it was too loud. She thought the drivers were being polite and she felt happy. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. Lucy stepped back on the path, with a big smile on her face. She had had so much fun exploring! +Once there was a boy who was very excited. He was waiting for the fireworks to zoom into the night sky. He stood near the enormous field, waiting for the show to begin. + +Suddenly the sky lit up with big red, white and blue bursts of light. The little boy cheered and clapped with glee. He shouted "more, more!" as the fireworks zoomed around the night sky. + +Each firework was more beautiful than the last. The bright colours and loud noises filled the air. The little boy jumped up and down with joy and smiled as the enormous fireworks made their way into the sky. + +The show continued for what seemed like hours. The fireworks lit up the dark night and the little boy kept cheering and clapping with delight. + +Eventually, the show was over but the little boy was still smiling. He had seen something truly spectacular, something he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a big house and in it there lived a family. One day, Mummy and Daddy were busy cooking in the kitchen when they heard a loud noise. It was their little daughter, Anna, who had broken the button from her dress. Mummy and Daddy knew what to do. + +They took Anna upstairs to her bedroom and opened up her toy box. Inside were lots of colourful buttons of all shapes and sizes. Daddy helped Anna try out the buttons until she found one that was just right. + +They put the new button onto Anna's dress and stepped back to take a look. Anna beamed and began to do a noisy twirl. The new button looked so pretty that Mummy and Daddy had to smile! + +Now, Anna and her dress were ready to go out, but not before she had one last noisy twirl around the room with Daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had curly hair and was very excited for summer. One day, when it was very sunny, she decided to go out and play. She looked up at the sky and saw lots of pretty birds whistling. She felt so happy and smiled. + +As she played, she started to feel a bit nervous. She didn't know why, but she was worried. She kept playing, but she couldn't shake the feeling. Suddenly, she heard the birds whistling again. This time, the birds were louder, and the little girl felt brave. She started to whistle too, just like them. + +The little girl whistled in the summer sunshine and felt much better. After a while, she felt brave again. She ran around, happy and free, and laughed as she played. She excitedly jumped and sang and danced. + +The little girl had a wonderful summer, and whistling helped her to feel brave. +Once upon a time there was a happy, independent bear. One day, she went on an adventure in the woods. As she strolled, she wondered what fun things she could find. Suddenly, a big tree destroyed the path, blocking the way ahead. She asked the tree a question. + +"How can I get around you?" + +The tree thought for a moment and then smiled. "You can climb up and over me," the tree said. So the bear used her strong claws and she climbed the tree. Once she was on the other side, she was free to continue her adventure. + +The bear felt proud and happy. She was so pleased that she had been so strong and independent. She walked happily down the path, determined to find even more amazing things to explore. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He loved to play outside, especially on the swing. One day, Joe was feeling very excited, so he ran outside to the swing and hopped on it. He pushed off with his feet and started to swing higher and higher. + +Then, Joe tried to catch the swing. He reached out with both of his hands and tried to grab it, but it kept slipping away from him. The swing was very heavy and it was hard to catch! + +So Joe jumped off the swing and ran around to the other side. Then he carefully grabbed the heavy swing and started to pull it towards him. Finally, he was able to catch it! + +Joe was so happy that he had managed to catch the swing. He hopped back on and started swinging higher and higher until it was almost time to go home. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful silver fox. He liked to take naps all day long in the sunshine. He would nap in the meadow and in the forest, finding the most dreamy places to relax. One day, while he was napping in the grass, a butterfly flew by. The beautiful silver fox opened his eyes, smiled and continued napping. He enjoyed the warmth of the sunshine and the gentle breeze on his fur. After a while, he decided it was time for another nap and he found a cozy spot under a tree. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of his next nap. He was happy and content, always ready to go wherever the wind took him. He lounged and napped all day, loving the simple beauty of his surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was three-years-old, and she loved to ride. She always wanted to ride her tricycle, but one day she saw something better—a golden bike! + +Sally asked her mom if she could ride the golden bike. Her mom said, “Yes! It’s okay if you ride it.†+ +Sally hopped on the golden bike and started pedaling. It was so fast! She pedaled through the park, around the trees, and over the hills. She giggled with joy the whole time. + +Sally rode the golden bike until the sun went down. Then she waved goodbye to her new bike and trudged back to her house. Sally couldn't wait to ride her golden bike again the next day! +One day, a little girl saw a white basket. The girl was very curious and so she went to take a closer look. She immediately recognized the basket and remembered that she had seen it before. It had been in her uncle's house last time she visited. + +The girl opened the basket and looked inside. There were little stories, toys and candy. She quickly decided to take the candy and the stories, and put them in her own basket. The basket was already full but she didn't mind. + +The girl could see that the white basket was empty now. She decided to take it home with her. When she reached her home, her mom immediately recognized the white basket. She was delighted to see it again. + +The mom thanked the little girl for remembering the basket. She said with a smile, "This basket was in our house a long time ago. I'm so glad you recognized it!" The little girl smiled back and she was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Tim and the other Lucy. Tim and Lucy were walking in the park. Tim saw a big sheet on the grass. He asked Lucy if he could have it. But Lucy said no, she was too envious of it for herself. + +So Tim decided to go by himself. He walked up to the sheet and picked it up. He carried the sheet with him and followed a path through the park. The path eventually led him to a park with a pond. + +Tim was so excited that he spread out the sheet by the side of the pond. He lay down and enjoyed the sun that was shining down on him. But soon enough, Lucy realized what Tim had done. She was so envious of him that she decided to join him. + +So she walked over to the sheet and lay down beside him. They both had a great time in the sun and enjoyed the day together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jane and John. They were best friends and were always playing together. One day they were out near the beach. Jane found a big thing between her two palms. She was so excited! It was a seashell. + +John thought it was really cool too, but he wanted it for himself. He was being bossy and started to separate the shell from Jane. He wanted to keep it! Jane was not happy and started to cry. + +Just then, Jane's mum walked over and saw what was happening. She was very angry with John. She told John he had to give the shell back to Jane. He was very sad but managed to do it. Jane was very happy to have her shell back. + +Mum said to John that he has to be nice next time and not be so bossy. He agreed and they all laughed. Jane and John kept playing together all day, until it was time to go back home. +Once there was a mum who was very tired. She wanted a cup of coffee to make her feel better. So she went to the cupboard and looked for coffee. She found a packet of coffee and opened it. Inside was a fine coffee powder. She smiled and took the coffee powder out. + +Mum went to kitchen and put the coffee in her cup. Then she put the cup in the coffee machine. She pressed the button so the machine could start working. When the light went on she knew the coffee would be ready soon. + +The machine made a noisy sound and mom knew the coffee was ready. She took out the cup and examined her coffee. It looked and smelled fine. Now it was time to load the coffee with sugar, just the way she liked it. + +Mum took a spoonful of sugar and put it in the cup of coffee. Then she stirred the coffee and tasted it. She smiled and said, "It's perfect." + +She enjoyed her coffee and felt good all day long. +One day, a new family moved into the neighborhood. They had a big, old truck that was loaded with furniture and boxes. + +The family had a young daughter who was very excited. She wanted to explore the new neighborhood and learn about its history. + +Luckily, the family had a teacher who was able to supply the little girl with lots of books and information. He told her all about the new neighborhood and the different people who lived there. + +The little girl was fascinated by the neighborhood's history. She always asked her teacher lots of questions, and was happy to learn more each day. + +The teacher was glad to be able to supply the little girl with so much information and knowledge. They both enjoyed learning about the new neighborhood and all its stories. +Molly and her Mommy had a plan. Molly wanted to have a picnic in the park. Mommy was excited, so she packed some food and treats into her bag. + +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Daddy was there too, with his cell phone. Mommy said they were going to play a game. + +Today, the park was very busy. Everybody was excited about being outside. There were lots of open spaces for them to play. + +Mommy spread out the blankets and Daddy put the food on the table. Then it was time to play! They laughed and ran around in the open air. + +When it was time to go home, they packed up the food and gave each other a big hug. They had a wonderful day and they can't wait to make another plan soon! +Today was a good day. Everyone in the family was having lots of fun. + +Mommy made a delicious pie and the family gathered to eat it. The smell was so yummy! The pie was sweet and tart, and had a special surprise inside. Everyone enjoyed eating it together. + +After the pie, the family went outside and played in the garden. They laughed and ran around, having a wonderful time. + +The sun was setting and it was time to go inside. Everyone shared hugs and everyone said it was a great day. They had enjoyed the delicious pie and playing together as a family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her hat. It was pink and sparkly, and it made her feel special. Every day, she'd put it on and count how many times she could spin around. + +One day, however, a rude boy came along. He didn't like the little girl's hat and he laughed at her. He said mean things about it. + +The little girl was very sad. She didn't like being made fun of. She quickly ran away and hid from the rude boy. + +The little girl started to cry, but soon she remembered something important: counting. Whenever she felt scared, counting always made her feel better. + +So she closed her eyes and started counting to ten. As she did, her hat sparkled in the sun and gave her strength. When she was done, the little girl felt stronger, and the little boy was gone. + +The little girl smiled and hugged her hat. She learned that counting could help make everything ok. +Once upon a time, there lived a small bunny. He loved to hop and explore the world outside his burrow. One day, he hopped through the meadow and he stopped when he saw a big barn. The bunny hopped closer to the barn and saw that it was full of friendly animals. He hopped through the door and said hello. All the animals welcomed him. + +The bunny hopped around the barn and he made lots of new friends. All the animals were very friendly and taught the bunny about the barn. He hopped over to the haystack and snuggled up in the soft straw. Every day, the bunny hopped around the barn and had lots of fun. + +The bunny hopped all around the barn every day and soon he became the King of the barn. All the friendly animals looked up to the bunny and he made sure everyone in the barn was happy and safe. He hopped around the barn and the animals followed him everywhere. + +The bunny was very happy, but he still hopped around outside the barn because he loved the fresh air. But he always came back to his barn where his friendly friends were waiting for him. In the barn, the bunny was the King, just like he always wanted to be. +There was a little girl named Jenny. She had a scarf that she loved. It was blue and white and she wore it everywhere. +One day she went to the park. She was having a fun time when she noticed something strange. There was a man who had a hurt arm. +Jenny was worried and wanted to help. She took off her scarf and gently put it around the man's arm. The man was surprised and very happy. He thanked Jenny and gave her a big hug. +Jenny wore her scarf proudly and she could tell that the man was grateful. She felt really good that she'd been able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to play outside in the fog. + +One day, as she was playing, she heard a noise in the distance. Jane was a patient girl, so she waited in the fog. Then, out of the fog came a large bear! Jane was not scared though, because the bear was carrying a basket filled with treats. + +Jane was very excited and took one of the treats from the basket. The bear smiled and told Jane to share the treats with her friends. + +Jane thanked the bear and happily ran off to share her treats with her friends. From then on, Jane always remembered to be patient when playing in the fog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Caroline. She was three years old. One day, she made a giant mess in her mom's kitchen. There was a big pile of scattered pasta on the floor. Her mom was very mad but Caroline felt so guilty she wanted to cry. + +Her mom took a deep breath and asked her, "Caroline, do you know why I'm mad?" Caroline nodded her head and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'll be more careful next time!" She was so scared, but her mom wiped away Caroline's tears and hugged her. + +In a gentle voice, her mom said, "It's okay, I forgive you. Let's clean up this mess together." Caroline was so happy, she smiled and hugged her mom back. + +Then, they both got to work. They cleaned up the spilled pasta and put it away in the pantry. Although Caroline had made a mistake, she felt better knowing that her mom had forgiven her. From that day on, Caroline promised herself that she would always try her best to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a broken bus. It had been broken for a long time and was stuck in the same place. One day, a special truck came to the bus. The truck had a new bus inside of it! The truck carefully unveiled the bus and replaced the broken bus with the new one. Everyone was so happy to see the new bus. It was shiny and colorful. It was a much better bus than the old one. The new bus was able to take people safely to all kinds of places. The people on the bus were so excited to be able to travel on such a nice bus. From then on, the new bus was able to replace the old, broken bus. The end. +Jenny was wearing her favorite blouse when she went to the park with her mom. She was so excited, but Jenny was also a little bit restless while they were walking. + +Suddenly, Jenny saw a large playground and ran towards it. She was having so much fun! Jenny wanted to slide down the slide again and again. + +But all of the sudden, a gust of wind swept away Jenny's blouse! Jenny tried to catch it, but it was too late. Jenny was heartbroken and her mom felt so sorry. Jenny felt so sad and wished she had not been so restless. + +Jenny learned a valuable lesson that day - always be careful and conscious of your belongings! She still regrets not being more careful that day, but she always chooses to look back on this experience with a positive attitude. +Rob and his mom went to the beach. They said hello to the surfers. Rob was intrigued by the waves. Mom introduced him to the friendly surfers and showed him how to surf. Rob was modest when he tried it for the first time. The surfers praised his efforts and Rob was very proud. The morning was spent learning how to surf and having fun. At the end of the day, Rob and his mom said goodbye to the surfers. Rob was excited to come back and try again. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to learn how to balance. He asked his mom and she said, "It takes practice!". He kept practicing, and soon he could balance on one foot. He was so proud! + +He practiced more and more and he could even balance on his hands. He showed all his friends and they were so amazed! + +He tried something even harder that day. He wanted to balance an animal print on his head. Everyone was watching, but he did it! They all cheered and clapped. + +But then the print started to hurt his head. He tried to take it off, but it wouldn't come off. He started to cry, but eventually his mom was able to help him. + +The boy learned a valuable lesson - if something hurts, stop trying. His mom hugged him and from then on, he always remembered to check if things felt okay. +One day, Susie felt dizzy. Her head was spinning round and round like a top. She wanted to find a place that would belong to her. + +So, Susie went for a walk. She followed the path for what felt like a really long time, but it was only one minute. The sun shone down on her and the birds sang in the trees. + +Suddenly, she saw a house. It looked like the perfect house for Susie. She knocked on the door, and a friendly lady opened it. She said it was Susie's house now and she belonged there. + +Susie smiled. Finally she had found the place that belonged to her. She said goodbye to the kind lady, and went inside to explore her new home. +Once, a little girl wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mum if she could go, and she said yes. So the girl packed her bag and off she went. + +She brought a map and a compass to guide her way. She walked and walked until she saw a very distant hill. She was so excited, she had never seen a hill before! She went closer to investigate. + +When she reached the top of the hill, she saw something very strange. It was salty and sparkly in the sunlight. She reached down and picked up some of the salt. She knew this was special and could bring it home as a souvenir. + +With the special salt in her bag, she was happy to have gone on an adventure. She went back home, where her mum was waiting, and told her all about her journey. +Once upon a time there was a poor little lamb. The lamb had to stay at home because the farmer said not to wander. The lamb did not like it one bit and wanted to explore! + +But one day the lamb heard a wonderful sound. A sound like birds singing and sheep following. It was so beautiful that the lamb had to follow it. + +So the little lamb walked and walked and walked until it could hear the noise even louder. The lamb couldn't believe it - the sound was from a waterfall! + +The lamb listened with joy and stayed awestruck for a long time. Even after it had to go home the lamb never forgot about the beautiful sound of the waterfall. +Once there was a high, tall tree in the park. All the birds loved to fly around it and sing. One day, a novelty dropped from the tree. It was a special novel with wonderful stories inside. The birds knew they could read it, if they could only figure out how to open it up. + +So the birds tried and tried, but they couldn't get it open. Suddenly a young girl came along and noticed the novel. She was only three years old, but she easily opened the book. The birds were excited and flew in circles around her. + +The young girl read some of the stories to the birds. They listened with delight and chirped for her to keep going. When she was done, she dropped the novel back on the ground. The birds said goodbye to the little girl and flew off to tell their friends about the wonderful stories. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. They were named Sam and Jo. Sam and Jo were always together and had lots of fun. + +One day, they decided to do something special. They wanted to unite their two calendars. Jo had a pretty one and Sam had a unique one with animals. + +So they each took their calendars and taped them together. Sam and Jo smiled, they were so happy with the united calendar. + +The united calendar was a special reminder of their friendship. It was strong and beautiful, just like their bond. + +From that day forward, whenever Sam and Jo looked at their united calendar, they knew that their friendship was special and unique. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Joe. One day Joe was walking in the park. He saw a tree with a big branch. Joe wanted to cut it down. He looked around to make sure no one was watching. Then he thought about it. Joe was not sure if it was a good idea. + +He took a deep breath and tried to make a loud noise. He wanted to see if anyone could hear him. But no one did. So Joe started to cut it. It was hard to do. But he kept cutting. When he was almost done, he heard a loud noise. Joe was scared! + +He looked around and saw a man. The man was walking towards him. Joe was afraid and started to run. The man was very loud. He kept calling for Joe to stop. Joe kept running until he got back home. + +The next day, Joe thought about what happened. He decided that cutting the branch was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there were two ancient friends. Every day they would go to the forest to play games. One day, they heard a loud noise. It was a fight! The two friends watched as two animals argued and yelled at each other. It made them sad. + +So, one of the friends clapped to try and make everything better. The noise from the clapping surprised the animals and they stopped fighting. They both looked at each other and smiled. + +The friends clapped and the animals clapped along with them. Soon, the forest was filled with the sound of clapping and laughter. The friends hugged each other and the animals hugged each other too. + +Everything was happy and peaceful. From that day on, the ancient friends and animals would always clap to make the world a happier place. +Once there was a whale who was very angry. He thought he was the only whale in the ocean. So he was always mad. One day, he was so mad he decided to send a message to the other whales. He sent the message using sound in the water. + +When the message reached other whales, they were very surprised. They had never heard of the angry whale before. They swam closer to find out what was going on. + +When the whales arrived, they saw the angry whale. Now that he was surrounded by other whales, he felt less lonely and his anger disappeared. The whales sang songs to him and cheered him up. + +The angry whale soon realized he was not alone. He was very happy and grateful that the other whales had sent a message to him. Now they could be friends and have lots of fun together. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He wanted to find a special place. He wanted to find a quiet place with no noise. + +So he decided to go for a walk. He heard something in the distance. He walked towards the sound and came to a cave. He looked inside the cave and there he saw a special thing. + +He thought it was a wonderful place. He stayed in the cave and listened to the sounds. He heard a waterfall and also the birds singing. He was happy because he found the quiet place he was looking for. + +The man was very rich and he liked to make people smile. He shared his wonderful cave with everyone. He let them come to the cave and listen to the sounds of nature. + +The man was so happy he found the cave. He knew it would make everyone happy. He believed he found a special place and he was right! +John and his mom were walking in the park. Suddenly, John spotted a monkey in the tree. He excitedly pointed at it and said "Look mommy, a monkey!" His mom smiled and told him it was a special kind of animal called a "monkey". They both gazed at it in awe. + +The monkey was moving slowly and John's mom explained why. She said monkeys are more comfortable and less scared when they move slowly. They continued to watch the monkey while they talked. + +John felt a special connection with the monkey and all the animals in the park. He wanted to go closer, but his mom said it was best to keep their distance. + +The monkey was so beautiful and John continued to stare at it until they had to go. As he said goodbye to the monkey, he knew he would never forget it. +Mum was happy, because she was holding her cup. She had been looking for it, and now it was back where it belonged. She looked at it, and smiled. + +Dad was in the garden. He was working, but not too hard. It was peaceful, and he was enjoying the sunshine. + +Just then, they heard a noise. It was a little girl, and she was running back to them. She was carrying the cup, and she was happy. + +Mum was even happier. She thanked the little girl, and said that now the cup was back in its place. + +Dad said that it was time for a break. The little girl ran off, and Mum and Dad shared the cup. They both smiled, and enjoyed the peaceful moment. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly sailor. He lived by the beach, and loved sailing around the sea. One day, he decided to go on a longer voyage and requested a big boat from the harbour. The sailor set sail with the big boat, and went out to the open sea. + +The elderly sailor was so excited about his trip! He sailed for many days and nights and saw lots of wonderful things. He saw whales jumping in the sea, seagulls flying in the air and colourful fish swimming near his boat. + +One day, the sailor needed help. An elderly fisherman was out fishing on the ocean and heard the sailor's request for help. The fisherman kindly helped the sailor whenever he needed, and soon made it back to the harbour safely. + +The sailor returned home with a big smile on his face. He thanked the fisherman for his help and they wished each other luck. The elderly sailor was so thankful, and he knew he had a new friend in the fisherman. And, the sailor was so happy he was able to make it back home safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a kind bear. He needed a knob to open a special door. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find one. He asked every animal he met but nobody seemed to have a knob. + +One day he was walking through the woods and he saw a bunny hopping around. He asked him if he had a knob and the bunny said, "Oh yes! I have a shiny knob that I found in the forest." + +The bear was so excited. He thanked the bunny for being so kind and gave him a hug. He quickly grabbed the knob and ran off to the door. He knew it would open if he turned the knob. He was right! The door opened and there were wonderful things inside. + +He was so happy he had found the knob he needed. From then on, he kept the knob in a safe place so he'd always be able to open the special door. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty rabbit. He liked to do lots of naughty things, like stealing carrots from the garden, and running away from his parents. One day, he decided to go explore the desert. + +But it was hard going, and he didn't watch where he was running. Suddenly, he stumbled, and he landed on a cactus! Ouch! The cactus was very prickly, and the naughty rabbit yelped. He quickly hopped away, and he decided he'd better be more careful when he was exploring. + +The naughty rabbit learnt his lesson - and he promised to look where he was going in future! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They lived in the same backyard, but their houses were separated by a fence. + +Every day, the two friends would climb up the fence and each would sit on their side, waving hello. It was a funny sight. + +One day, however, the two friends decided it would be much more fun to play together. So, they found a small opening in the fence and squeezed through. + +Now, the two friends could play tag, swing on the swing set, and even go for ice cream together. It was so much fun! + +By the time the sun went down, the two friends felt sad to go back to their separate houses. The next day, they would go back to playing in the backyard and they couldn't wait. +One day, a grandma was eager to give her grandson a surprise. She waited in the kitchen while he played outside in the garden. When he came in, she held out her palm. Inside, there was a small toy. The little boy smiled brightly and eagerly reached out to take it. He held the toy in his hands and thanked his grandma. He hugged her tight and ran off to play with his new toy. + +Grandma smiled and went back to the kitchen. She was glad that her grandson was happy with his surprise. She thought about how much fun he was going to have with the toy and it made her smile even more. + +It just goes to show that the simple act of giving can bring a lot of joy. Grandma knew that her grandson would never forget this special moment and the toy she gave him. +One day, there was a boy who really liked to dive. He was very brave and liked to dive off the wall in his garden. Every morning he would wake up and do it again. + +The wall was very big and high. The boy liked to jump off and feel the air as he dived. He felt so strong and healthy when he did it. + +One day, he tried to do something different. He jumped from the tallest part of the wall and dived as far as he could. He could feel the sun on his back and the wind in his hair. When he finally reached the ground, he was so proud. + +His mom saw how brave he was and she gave him a big hug. From then on, the boy kept diving off the wall, feeling healthy and happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sally and Sam. Sally was very good at creating things. She always had lots of fun making them. She really enjoyed seeing how small parts could be joined together to make something new. + +One day, Sally had an idea that was even more special than anything she had ever made before. She decided to create a frame. Her frame was very beautiful, decorated with lots of pretty colours. + +Sam was so envious when he saw it. He wished he could make something as special as Sally's frame. They both had lots of fun playing together, but Sam wished he could have something to show everyone that he could also create something. + +One day, Sam decided it was time for him to take action. So he asked Sally to help him make a frame of his own. Sally was very happy to help and soon enough, Sam had made a frame that was just as wonderful as Sally's. + +The two friends were both very pleased with their creations. From that day on they enjoyed making things together and they would often show their frames to everyone they met, so that everyone could admire their work. +Once there was a fine girl named Zoey. Zoey was 3 years old and she was so excited to go to the beach. But one day, a big hurricane came and it was so strong that it made Zoey feel scared. The wind blew so quickly and the trees swayed back and forth. Zoey's mum hugged her tight and said, "It's going to be OK". + +Finally, the hurricane stopped and it was safe to go outside. Zoey looked around and it was very quiet. Everything was so different - the trees were bent over, the sand was everywhere and the ocean was very choppy. But Zoey was glad that everything was OK. + +Then they saw the sun come out and they knew it was time to go to the beach. The sand was so warm, the ocean was calm, and the sky was very blue. Zoey couldn't believe how beautiful it was. She was so happy and she felt so relieved. + +They spent the day playing in the sand, collecting shells and splashing in the ocean. It was a fine day at the beach and Zoey was so glad that everything was OK. She had so much fun and she could not wait to come back again. +Once there was an ordinary girl. She liked to take pictures. She had a camera and she used it to take pictures all the time. She took pictures of the flowers in her garden, the birds in the sky and even pictures of her friends. + +One day she wanted to take a special picture. She went outside and looked around. Then she saw something wonderful. It was a rainbow in the sky. She took out her camera and took a picture of the rainbow. + +The next day she showed her picture to her mum. Her mum smiled and said it was the best picture she ever saw. From then on, the girl was very proud of her rainbow picture. She kept it in a special frame and put it on her wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Nancy. She was very curious and always wanted to explore the world around her. One day, she found a large box with a label on it. She thought it was so exciting and decided to open it. As she opened it, Nancy found two brown furry balls inside. She took out one of the balls and gave it a squeeze. It made a funny noise and Nancy laughed. She thought it was so fun and started to play with it. + +But Nancy got carried away and squeezed too hard. The ball made a loud pop and it was broken. She felt a bit foolish but was still determined to find out what was inside the other ball. This time, she was more careful. She squeezed it gently and out jumped a tiny mouse. Nancy was so excited that she hugged it and kissed it on the head. She was very happy to have a new companion to play with and named it Daisy. + +They had so much fun together, playing tag and hide and seek. Nancy never made the same mistake again and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a kind little girl named Anna. She loved to play and make friends. + +One day, Anna was playing with her friends and they decided to play a game. Everyone wanted Anna to win the game, so they all cheered loudly as she played. + +Finally, the game was over and Anna had won! Her friends applauded her, clapping their hands together to show her how much they liked her. Anna was so happy and smiled big. + +Anna had shown that she was kind and brave- winning the game was not easy! Now all of Anna's friends knew she was a true winner. +Once there was a little girl. She liked to take things from all around her. One day she saw an ordinary shelf in the corner. She went up and took something off it. The girl was so excited to find something new. + +The shelf was filled with lots of things. She took a few books and tucked them under her arm. She continued to take things off the shelf, until her arms were full. The second time she went back, she took a small toy that looked like a rabbit. + +The girl took the toy home to show her mom and dad. When they saw how much she had taken, they were surprised. She had filled her arms with all sorts of things she had taken off the shelf. + +The girl was so happy that she got to take lots of things off the shelf. Her parents were a bit worried, but they didn't mind since she was only 3 years old. From then on, the shelf was her special place to take things. +One day, Jack saw a brown store. He had never seen one before and he was very excited. He decided to go inside. + +When he got in the store, he saw lots of things. He saw apples, oranges and even a big toy car. + +Jack smiled. He wanted to explore and he started to skip around the store. As he skipped, he saw a big shelf full of books. He was so excited that he ran over and started to hug the books. + +Jack was so happy. He spent the whole day skipping around the store. He had lots of fun and he couldn't believe how many things he saw in the brown store. +Once upon a time there was a furry bear who loved to sing. He would sing with the birds and the bees, and it made him happy. + +One day, he was walking in the woods and he saw a baby rabbit hiding behind a tree. He smiled and he immediately wanted to give the baby a hug. + +He moved closer, his arms wide out and he gently squeezed the baby rabbit. The baby rabbit was so happy, he started to hop and jump around singing a song. + +The bear loved the song and wanted to hear it again. He squeezed the baby rabbit just a tiny bit harder, and the rabbit sang even louder. + +The bear loved the song so much he kept on squeezing, and the rabbit kept on singing and hopping in happiness. + +The bear and the baby rabbit were best friends, and they spent every day singing happy songs together, always remembering to give each other a furry squeeze. +Once upon a time there was a person. He was very compassionate. He liked to go on adventures and explore. One day he was walking in the woods when he came across a tree that was shaking. He saw that inside the tree were two little animals who were scared. The person was very kind and could sense how scared the animals were. He reached in and gently scooped them up. He smiled and comforted them with his gentle voice. The animals were so happy to not be scared anymore. The person stayed with the animals until they felt safe and then he said goodbye. He was very compassionate and the animals were so thankful for him. +Once upon a time there was a doggie who lived in a big house. He had lots of bones he liked to chew on. + +One day, he wanted to do something different. So he went to his backyard to see if he could find something else to do. + +He saw a big hedge and he wanted to see what was behind it. He was brave, so he dared to jump over it and he did it! + +On the other side he saw a big hole with a big bone inside. It looked easy to get, but he was too scared to reach for it. So he barked loudly and then a paw appeared from the hole and grabbed the bone. + +The doggie was so scared and he quickly ran back home. Ever since then, he never dared to go back to that place. +Ellie was a very troubled girl. She never felt like she was brave enough to do anything. But one day, she was walking through the forest, and she saw something that made her stop. It was a trumpet, in a clearing, glinting in the sunlight. + +Ellie looked around, but she didn't see anyone. She was tempted to pick it up and try it out, but she was too scared. Then, she had an idea. She told herself if she could pluck up the courage to dare to play the trumpet, then she would be brave. + +So, with a shaking hand, she reached out and grabbed it. She held the trumpet to her lips and hesitated - it seemed so loud. But Ellie took a deep breath, and then she blew. Softly at first, then louder, until the forest was filled with the beautiful sound of her trumpet playing. + +When she was done, she smiled, feeling so proud of herself. She had done it - she had dared to play the trumpet, and it felt amazing! +Once there was a tiny brain. It was hidden inside a girl's head. She wanted to know things, but her tiny brain kept them hidden. + +One day, the girl wanted to know how to do a puzzle. She asked her mom and dad, but no one knew. Then, she asked her aunt and uncle. They told her how to do it. + +The girl put her tiny brain to work and figured out how to do the puzzle. She was so proud of her little brain! + +The girl practiced every day and soon she knew how to do more and more puzzles. Her brain was growing bigger and bigger! + +The girl was so proud and happy. Now she knew how to do puzzles and so much more! Her brain was no longer hidden, it was out there, learning new things and growing bigger and bigger! +Once upon a time, there was a pet. It was a small, calm pet. The pet loved to run around and play. + +One day, the pet was thirsty. The pet saw a pond nearby, so he ran over and tried to drink from it. But the pond was dry! The pet looked sad. + +Then a kind person came and saw the pet. The person knew the pet was thirsty, so the person filled the pond with fresh, cool water. + +The pet was so happy! He drank lots of water and felt better. He wagged his tail and smiled. The pond was always full now, and it made the pet feel calm and happy. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious and liked to explore. One day, Lucy was outside with her dad playing in the grass. Her dad had a big red ball and he showed her how to tie it to her waist. She was so excited to learn this new skill! + +Next, they decided to play a game. Dad threw the red ball and Lucy tried very hard to catch it. But each time the ball rolled away to the other side of the grass. + +After a few tries, Lucy got the hang of it and caught the red ball every time. She smiled and felt proud of herself. Dad was also very proud of her and tied a ribbon in her hair as a reward. + +Lucy's dad gave her lots of hugs for being so brave and trying such a new game. She felt so happy and excited to play it again the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a colorful net. It had been hanging in the sunshine for days, so it was very bright and cheerful. + +One day, the net got tangled in a tree. It was stuck and couldn't get out. The net was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then a kind man came by and saw the net. He could tell that it was sad and wanted to help. He carefully untangled the net, and it felt so happy. + +The net thanked the kind man and said, "Thank you for helping me. Will you forgive me for getting stuck?" The man smiled and nodded, "Of course." + +The net was so relieved and happy to be forgiven. From then on, the colorful net stayed in the sunshine, always ready to help someone in need. +Once upon a time there were two friends who wanted to make something very special. They decided to design a big castle for everyone to see. They got some paint to decorate the castle. But it was very expensive! So they used only a few colors. But the colors they used made the castle look so beautiful. Everyone was so amazed at what they had designed. The friends were so proud of their hard work. And they both decided to always remember their castle. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a humble girl named Lucy. She lived in a small village by the volcano. Every day, Lucy would wake up and wonder what the volcano was like up close. She wanted to be brave and explore, but it felt too scary. + +One day, a friend came to visit Lucy. Her friend also wanted to explore the volcano, so they decided to go together. When they reached the volcano, they were amazed by it's size and power. They stayed and watched it for a while, wondering what secrets it held. Then they decided it was time to go home. + +Lucy returned to the village feeling brave and proud. She had explored the volcano and made a new friend. She was happy to have been so humble and brave. Lucy would always remember her volcano adventure. +Mama was very glad. She was going to fix the broken wire. She looked for the tools she need. She found the hammer and a piece of wire. She fixed the wire. It fit perfectly. Mama was very happy. She gave her baby a big hug. "We fixed it!" She said. Baby was so glad to see the wire working again. Mama gave Baby a big hug, too! They were both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to build things. Every day he would get some blocks and make all sorts of towers, houses and skyscrapers. + +One day he found a box under his bed. Inside were two boxes. One was brown and one was blue. He opened the brown one and found something sparkly. It was a card. He was so happy he hugged it. + +The card was special. It could be used to build anything he wanted. So he used it to make a big castle. When it was finished it was so big he could not believe it. + +He was so proud of his castle. Every day he would go and play there. He would be the king, and his friends and family would be his royal court. + +The little boy was so happy with his castle and so proud of what he had built. +Once upon a time there was a furry rag. It was old and worn out, but no one knew what it was hiding. One day a 3 year old child stumbled upon it. He reached out and revealed a big surprise - a special, shiny toy! + +The child was so happy and excited that he couldn't stop smiling. He hugged the furry rag and said thank you for revealing the best surprise ever. The toy was the most splendid thing the little one had ever seen. + +The child was so excited that he ran home as quickly as he could. He showed the special toy to his Mom and Dad and they were very happy for him. They gave the furry old rag a big hug and thanked it for bringing such joy. + +From that day on, the special toy was always the child's favorite. The furry rag was a happy reminder of the surprise that had been revealed on that special day. +Once there was a famous rabbit who did not like the heat. He hated it! Every day he would hide from the sun and try to stay cool. One day he had an idea! He decided he would build a treehouse. He worked hard, gathering leaves and wood, and soon he had a perfect place to hide from the sun. He loved it and the heat never bothered him again. He was so proud and everyone in the forest knew about the famous rabbit and his treehouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a judge and every day she would attach it to her jacket. Everywhere she went, she was able to be helpful and use her judge. + +One afternoon, Lucy went to the park with her family. As they all admired the ducks in the lake, Lucy looked around and noticed all of the other children playing. Then, suddenly Lucy saw the tallest slide in the park and she knew she had to try it. + +So, with her judge firmly attached to her coat, Lucy climbed up the ladder. She was so brave and she was sure to use her judge so she wouldn't slip on her way up. When she reached the top, Lucy couldn't believe it. She had never been higher than this before. + +But Lucy was even braver and with one big push, she zoomed down the slide. When she reached the bottom, she couldn't stop smiling. It was the most exciting thing she had ever done and her judge was with her every step of the way! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man. He was very unhappy and grumbled a lot. Every day he complained about everything. + +One morning, the old man woke up even grumpier than usual. He slammed his door in anger and stomped around the house. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around the room and saw a beautiful vase sitting on the table! He decided to go over and take a closer look. He touched it carefully with his fingers. + +"Please, don't break it," said a tiny voice from behind him. Startled, he turned around to see who it was. He saw a little girl with big eyes, looking at him with a hopeful smile. + +He couldn't help but smile back at her. He explained that he wouldn't break the vase, and she smiled even more. He thanked the little girl for reminding him to be more careful, and she thanked him for listening. + +The grumpy old man felt much happier after that day. He remembered that sometimes it pays to please others. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old and loved to build things. One day, Tim decided to build a pond. He worked hard to make the pond, made sure it was nice and peaceful. + +When he was finished, he brought a goose over to the pond. The goose was happy to have a place to swim and waddle around in. Tim and the goose had lots of fun playing together. + +The pond became a special place for Tim and the goose. Every day Tim would go to the pond, build new things, and play with the goose. They laughed and smiled, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. This was a special place for Tim and the goose to spend time together! +Once upon a time there was a small wood. Inside this wood lived a bunny named Bo. Bo was hopping along one day when he saw a big log. He wanted to see what was on the other side. Bo hopped onto the log and started to cross, but he got so dizzy! Bo stumbled and wobbled, but he stayed on the log until he arrived at the other side. From this side he could see the most beautiful flowers! Bo hopped and hopped until he arrived at the flowers. He plucked one and put it in his pocket, then hopped away home. +A young girl was getting ready to move to a new school. She was excited to meet new people and learn new things. She was also very intelligent. + +The girl put on her new dress, polished her shoes and bundled up her new schoolbag. Then she moved out the door and into her family's car. + +The girl drove to the school where she met a friendly teacher. She was welcomed by the teacher, and she smiled. + +The girl moved around the school to see all the classrooms. Everywhere she looked, she saw students learning in new and exciting ways. She was eager to start her own learning. + +The girl started her school days feeling happy and confident. She enjoyed learning new things, and she was very intelligent. Each day she grew smarter and smarter. She made lots of new friends, and the school became like a second home to her. + +That's how the girl moved in to her new school, and made it her own! +Once upon a time, there was a cute girl. She had long hair that went all the way to her waist. Every morning she would gather her hair in her hands and tie it up with a pretty ribbon. + +One day, the girl was walking in the park. She saw a shiny, bright red balloon up in the sky. She said to herself, "Oh, I must get that balloon!" + +The girl started to run and she gathered her hair in her hands as she ran. She jumped and reached up with her hands, but the balloon was too high. She couldn't get it. + +Sadly, she started to walk back home. Suddenly, she saw the same bright red balloon, right in front of her! She reached down and gathered her hair, and then quickly grabbed the balloon. + +The girl was so happy and she hugged the bouncy balloon close. From that day on, she and her balloon were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was very lazy and never wanted to do anything. + +One day her Mommy gave her an important task to do. She had to give the farmer five measures of wheat from the barn. Sarah was scared of the farmer, so she began to cry. + +Mommy saw that Sarah was scared and told her not to be lazy and to do as she asked. She also said that Sarah could use her toy truck to carry the wheat to the farmer. + +Sarah dried her tears and jumped into her toy truck. She filled it with five measures of wheat and drove off to the farmer's house. + +When she got to the farmer's house the farmer smiled and thanked Sarah for bringing him the wheat. Sarah was so proud of herself and she was no longer scared. + +Since then Sarah has always been brave and never too lazy to do what is asked of her - even if it's something she's scared of. +Once upon a time there was a rail. The rail could take people places. Some places were easy to get to but some places were difficult. The people wanted to make it easier to take the rail. + +So the people worked hard to improve the rail. They took old pieces and made them better. They thought and planned and worked. They made the rail bigger and stronger. + +The people worked for a long time but eventually the rail was improved. It was better than before. Now the rail was easier to use and people could take it to all the places. + +The people were happy that the rail was improved. They could use it to go to hard places. They praised the rail for being so helpful. The rail was a big help to everyone! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and keep them in her drawer. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. + +"Wow, Lily! You have so many incredible toys!" said her friend. + +"Thank you!" said Lily. "My favorite toys include my dolls and my stuffed animals. Would you like to play with them?" + +"Yes, please!" said her friend. + +Lily opened her drawer and they both played with the toys together. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time passing by. When it was time for her friend to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had an incredible time!" + +"I had an incredible time too!" said her friend as she left. + +Lily closed her drawer and smiled, happy to have such a good friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree. The monkey was very hairy and had a big smile on his face. + +That night, Lily went to bed and had a dream about the monkey. In her dream, the monkey came to her house and they played together. They had so much fun! + +The next day, Lily told her friends about her dream. They thought it was silly, but Lily didn't care. She knew that dreams can be fun and sometimes they come true. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress every day. It was a pretty pink dress that made her feel happy. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. + +Lily saw a little boy on the swing and asked him, "Can I have a turn?" The boy said, "Sure, you can pass me the swing." Lily took a turn on the swing and then she saw a puppy running around. She said, "Look, Mommy! That puppy is so ordinary!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's just an ordinary puppy. Let's go say hello." Lily petted the puppy and said, "Can we take him home?" Her mom replied, "No, we can't take him home. But we can come back and visit him another day." Lily was happy and said, "Okay, let's go home now." And so, they went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his uncle very much. His uncle would always come over and play with him. One day, Timmy and his uncle went outside to play. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Timmy's uncle slipped and fell down. Timmy tried to help his uncle get up, but he couldn't. + +Timmy ran inside to get help, but nobody was home. Timmy didn't know what to do. He went back outside to check on his uncle. His uncle was still on the ground and he wasn't moving. Timmy was very sad. He wished he could make his uncle better. + +The next day, Timmy's parents came home and found his uncle. They called an ambulance, but it was too late. Timmy's uncle had died. Timmy was very sad and he learned that it's important to be careful on icy ground. He also learned that it's important to get help when someone is hurt. Even though Timmy's uncle was gone, he would always shine in Timmy's heart as a reminder to be careful and to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, her mom brought her a new toy. It was very unusual because it had big eyes and a funny face. Lily laughed when she saw it. + +She played with her new toy all day long. She pretended it was her best friend and they went on adventures together. They climbed mountains and swam in the ocean. Lily laughed and had so much fun. + +At bedtime, Lily hugged her new toy and fell asleep with a smile on her face. She knew that she would have many more adventures with her unusual toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she went to visit her friend, Tommy, at his lab. Tommy was a scientist who loved to experiment with different things. + +Lily saw a funny machine with a big button on it. She asked Tommy what it was for. "It's a harmless machine that makes you blink," he replied. "Would you like to try it?" + +Lily nodded eagerly and pressed the button. Suddenly, she started blinking very fast. "Wow, that was fun!" she exclaimed. Tommy laughed and said, "I'm glad you liked it. Do you want to see what else I have in my lab?" + +Lily smiled and followed Tommy around the lab, eager to see what other fun things he had in store for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play games. One day, he asked his friend Billy if he wanted to play a game with him. "Sure," said Billy, "what game do you want to play?" Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Let's play catch with this ball." + +So, they started to play catch, but Timmy kept dropping the ball. Billy got upset and said, "Timmy, you keep dropping the ball. I don't want to play this game anymore." Timmy felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Billy. I'll try harder." Billy said, "Okay, let's give it another try." + +This time, Timmy did better and they were having fun again. But then, Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit Billy in the face. Billy got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Billy. Are you okay?" Billy nodded and said, "I'm okay, but I don't want to play this game anymore." Timmy felt even worse and said, "I understand. Maybe we can play a different game next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a big pumpkin in her garden. It was so big that she could barely carry it, but she was happy to have found it. + +Lily decided to decorate the pumpkin with stickers and glitter. She made it look so pretty that she wanted to keep it forever. She thought the pumpkin belonged to her now and she was very proud of it. + +Every day, Lily would go outside to see her pumpkin and it made her so happy. She loved how it looked in the sunshine and how it glowed in the moonlight. She knew that the pumpkin was hers and it would always belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she climbed a big tree and saw a tasty apple. She wanted to eat it, but she was too scared to climb down. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. + +A kind man heard her and came to help her down. She thanked him and took a big bite of the tasty apple. But then, she accidentally swallowed the seed and started choking. The man tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily couldn't breathe and she passed away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to the park. Timmy was very happy because he loved to play on the swings and slide down the big slide. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big tree with a bird on top. He could hear the bird singing a pretty song. Timmy wanted to climb the tree to see the bird up close, but his mommy said it was too high. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy saw a man with a lot of money. He was very rich and had a shiny car. Timmy thought it would be fun to have a car like that one day. But his mommy told him that having a lot of money doesn't make you happy. It's the love of family and friends that makes you rich. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat loved to eat pieces of fish every day. One day, the cat went to the pond to catch some fish but he fell into the water. He couldn't swim and he started to drown. + +Luckily, a kind dog saw the cat and jumped into the pond to save him. The cat was very grateful and promised to remember the dog's kindness forever. + +But the next day, the cat forgot about the dog and went back to the pond to catch more fish. This time, he fell into the water again and no one was there to save him. The cat drowned and never got to say thank you to the dog again. + +Remember, it's important to always be grateful and remember the kindness of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the stars. One night, she saw a big bright diamond in the sky. She gazed at it and thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +The next day, Lily was playing with her friend, Timmy. Timmy was being careless and accidentally broke Lily's favorite toy. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your toy." + +Lily looked at Timmy and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. Just like how I forgave the careless bird that broke my mom's vase." Timmy smiled and they continued to play together. From that day on, Lily knew that forgiveness was important and that even the most beautiful things, like the diamond in the sky, can be broken or lost. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hop. Hop was a happy bunny who loved to jump and play. One day, Hop saw a big truck with a shiny horn. Hop thought the horn was so cool and modern. Hop wanted to play with the horn, but it was too big for him to carry. So, Hop decided to hop around and have fun instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly anymore. Lily felt sad for the bird. + +She asked her mommy, "Mommy, can we help the bird with the stupid wing?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, we can take the bird to the vet. The vet can fix the wing so the bird can fly again." + +Lily was happy. She held the bird gently and they went to the vet. The vet fixed the wing and the bird was able to fly again. Lily watched the bird fly away happily. She felt proud to have helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. One day, she noticed that her bathtub was starting to wobble. She didn't think much of it and continued to play. + +The next day, Lily's bathtub got even wobblier. She started to worry that it might break. She tried to fix it herself, but she wasn't strong enough. + +Lily's mom came into the bathroom and saw the wobbly bathtub. She knew just what to do. She told Lily to bring her the toolbox. Together, they fixed the bathtub and it was strong again. From then on, Lily could play in her bathtub without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a rainbow in the sky. The rainbow was so pretty, it made her smile. + +Lily ran inside to tell her mommy about the rainbow. "Mommy, mommy, I saw a rainbow outside! It was so pretty!" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Oh, I love rainbows too. They are so colorful and bright." + +Lily giggled and said, "I have a joke for you, mommy. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?" + +Her mommy looked confused and asked, "I don't know, why?" + +Lily laughed and said, "Because it felt crummy!" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "That's a good one, Lily. You always know how to make me smile. Now, let's go make some delicious cookies together." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She loved spending time with her mommy and baking yummy treats. They went to the kitchen and started mixing the ingredients. Soon, the whole house smelled like delicious cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie lived in a cozy coop with her mommy and daddy. Every day, Chickie would lay an egg for her mommy and daddy to eat. One day, Chickie laid a very special egg. It was a modern egg, with bright colors and stripes. + +Chickie was so proud of her egg that she showed it to all her chicken friends. But then, one day, Chickie's egg disappeared! She looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. Chickie was very sad and missed her egg very much. + +Days went by and Chickie had given up hope of ever finding her special egg. But then, one morning, she woke up to a wonderful surprise. Her mommy and daddy had found her egg and put it back in the coop! Chickie was overjoyed and never missed her egg again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sugar all day long. One day, her mommy told her to stop eating so much sugar because it wasn't good for her teeth. But Lily didn't listen and kept eating. + +One day, Lily went to the park and saw a little boy playing with his toys. She wanted to play too, but she didn't ask nicely. Instead, she grabbed the toys and started playing with them. The little boy got upset and told her she was being rude. + +Lily didn't like being told she was rude, so she got angry and pushed the little boy. Her mommy saw what happened and punished her for being mean. Lily was sad and realized that being rude wasn't nice. She decided to apologize to the little boy, but it was too late. He didn't want to play with her anymore. Lily felt sad and lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One day, she decided to create a purple picture for her mommy's birthday. She worked really hard on it all day. + +As she was finishing up, her little brother Max came in and accidentally knocked over her markers. Lily got very upset and yelled at Max. Max started to cry and ran away. + +Lily felt bad for yelling and wanted to make things right. She went to find Max and said sorry. Max forgave her and they hugged. Lily then showed Max her purple picture and he thought it was beautiful. + +On mommy's birthday, Lily gave her the purple picture and mommy loved it. She said, "Lily, you did such a great job creating this picture. You have a real talent for art!" Lily felt proud and happy. From then on, Lily and Max always played together and Lily continued to create beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch all day long. One day, her mom came into the room and said, "Lily, we have to hurry up and get ready to go to the store." + +Lily didn't want to leave her couch, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. So, she got up and put on her shoes. As they were walking out the door, Lily saw a beautiful painting on the wall. She said, "Mom, that painting is so original. Who painted it?" + +Her mom replied, "It was your grandma who painted it a long time ago." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to be original like grandma someday." And off they went to the store, hurrying to get there on time. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had a nest in a tree. One day, Blue saw a twig on the ground. Blue wanted the twig for the nest, but another bird named Red had it. Red was envious of Blue's nest and didn't want to share the twig. + +Blue asked Red nicely to share the twig, but Red said no. So, Blue decided to remove the twig from Red's beak. Red was angry and flew away. Blue took the twig back to the nest and was happy. + +But, Blue felt bad that Red was envious. So, Blue decided to share the nest with Red. Blue flew to find Red and brought Red back to the nest. Red was surprised and happy. From then on, Blue and Red shared the nest and the twig. +Once upon a time, there was a big, beautiful lion. He lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, the lion saw a little bird in trouble. The bird had a twig stuck in its wing and couldn't fly. + +The lion went to help the bird. He gently pulled the twig out of the bird's wing and the bird was very happy. The lion and the bird became friends. They played together and had fun. + +One day, while they were playing, the lion accidentally kicked a ball too hard and it went flying into the bushes. The lion and the bird went to find the ball. They searched and searched until finally, they found it. They were very happy and continued playing together. + +From that day on, the lion and the bird were the best of friends. They played and helped each other whenever they needed it. And the lion learned to be careful when kicking the ball! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a big, wild dog running around. She was scared and ran to her mommy. "Mommy, mommy! A big dog is running around!" she said. + +Her mommy saw the dog and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly. He just wants to play." + +Lily was still scared, but her mommy held her hand and they walked towards the dog. The dog licked Lily's face and she giggled. "He's not so scary," she said. + +After playing with the dog for a while, Lily's mommy said, "It's time to go home now. Let's finish playing and go home." + +As they walked home, Lily saw a man selling leather belts. She pointed and said, "Mommy, look at those pretty belts!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, they are made of leather. Leather is a strong material that lasts a long time." + +Lily looked at the belts and said, "When I grow up, I want a pretty leather belt like that!" + +And with that, they finished their walk home, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. He never wanted to help his mommy or daddy around the house. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her put a pin on her dress. Timmy didn't want to help and said no. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy went to the store and left Timmy home alone. Timmy got scared because it was too quiet in the house. He wanted to call his mommy, but he didn't know how to use the phone. He wished he had helped his mommy earlier when she asked for his help. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to help others when they need it. He also learned how to use the phone so he can call his mommy if he ever needs help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were having lots of fun until Lily's favorite toy, a shiny steel car, went missing. + +Lily started to cry and told her friends that she hated losing her toy. But then, one of her friends found the car and gave it back to her. Lily was so grateful and gave her friend a big hug. + +"Thank you so much! I am so happy to have my car back," Lily said with a smile. + +Her friend replied, "No problem, Lily. I know how much you love that car. I'm just glad we found it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got a new doll from her mommy. The doll was so pretty and had a pink dress. Lily loved her new doll so much that she took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her doll went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lily's doll fell off the slide and started to move by itself! It scared Lily, but then she realized that her doll was just rolling down the hill. + +Lily ran after her doll and caught it. She was so happy that her doll was okay. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold her doll tight so it wouldn't move away again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, Lily saw some other kids playing outside and she wanted to join them. She ran outside and asked, "Can I play too?" The kids said yes and they all had fun together. + +A few days later, Lily's dad had some lumber delivered to their house. Lily asked, "What is that?" Her dad said it was wood to build things with. Lily thought it was very interesting and asked if she could help. Her dad said yes and they built a birdhouse together. + +After they finished building, Lily's dad said, "You did a great job, Lily. You are not an ordinary little girl, you are special." Lily felt very happy and proud of herself. She realized that even though she was little, she could do big things if she tried. The moral of the story is that if you want to be a part of something, just ask, and if you try your best, you can do great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to have a picnic in the park. Lily was so happy! + +When they arrived at the park, Lily's mommy spread out a blanket and they sat down to eat. Suddenly, Lily saw a big tree with a swing hanging from it. She ran over to play on the swing. + +But as she sat down, the swing broke! Lily fell to the ground and felt a shock. Her mommy rushed over to help her up. Luckily, there was a doctor nearby who had a bandage available to put on Lily's boo-boo. + +From that day on, Lily always checked things to make sure they wouldn't rot before she played on them. And she never forgot to be careful on the swings! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the pretty garden. One day, she found a little daisy that was stuck in the mud. She picked it up and tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. + +Lily saw that the little daisy was sad and needed help. She ran to get her mommy, who came and helped her save the little daisy. Together, they pulled it out of the mud and put it in a pot with fresh soil. + +The little daisy was very happy and thanked Lily and her mommy for saving it. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of all the little flowers in the garden and always helped them when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. Lily's mom was very bossy and always told her what to wear. One day, Lily decided she wanted to make her own fashion choices. She picked out a sparkly pink dress and put it on her favorite doll. + +As she was playing, Lily noticed her little brother trying to pinch her doll's dress. She told him to stop and he did. But then he tried to pinch her hair! Lily didn't like that and told him to stop again. + +After that, Lily decided to be the boss of her own fashion choices and not let anyone pinch or bother her. She had fun playing with her dolls and dressing them up in all sorts of pretty outfits. And her little brother learned to be more careful and not pinch things that didn't belong to him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and design things. One day, he decided to design a new toy for his friend, Sally. He drew the toy on a piece of paper and showed it to Sally. + +Sally said, "Wow, Timmy! You're so talented! You should be in the newspaper!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Really? That would be great!" + +The next day, Timmy showed his drawing to the newspaper man. The man said, "This is great, Timmy! We'll put it in the newspaper as a regular feature!" + +But when the newspaper came out, Timmy was sad. His drawing was not there. He asked the newspaper man why, but the man said he forgot. Timmy was heartbroken and went home crying. He never wanted to design anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while playing hide and seek, Benny's friend Sally went missing. They looked everywhere, but Sally was nowhere to be found. Benny started to worry. + +Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He remembered that there was an underground tunnel near their play area. He guessed that Sally might have gone inside. So, Benny bravely went inside the dark tunnel to look for Sally. + +After a few minutes of searching, Benny found Sally safe and sound. She had gotten lost, but Benny's guess had saved her. Benny learned that it's important to be brave and helpful to others. And he was happy to have been available to help his friend in need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved space. He dreamed of going on an adventurous rocket ride to explore the stars. One day, he built a rocket out of cardboard boxes and pretended to fly to the moon. + +Timmy's mom called him for dinner, but he didn't want to stop playing. "Can I please play a little bit longer?" he asked. + +"Okay, but don't forget to come inside when you're done," his mom replied. + +Timmy continued to play with his rocket until it was time for bed. As he drifted off to sleep, he imagined all the exciting places he could go on his rocket. Maybe one day, he would even become an astronaut and explore space for real. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to fill up a jug with water from the well. + +Lily went to the well, but she couldn't carry the jug because it was too heavy for her. She started to cry because she wanted to help her mom. Suddenly, her friend Tommy came and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told Tommy about the jug and how she couldn't carry it. Tommy said he would help her, but Lily was persistent and wanted to do it herself. They both tried to lift the jug, but it was still too heavy. + +Just then, Lily's mom came outside and saw what was happening. She told Lily that it was okay to ask for help and that she was proud of her for trying. Together, they filled up the jug and brought it inside. Lily was happy that she could help her mom and she thanked Tommy for trying to help her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big oat plant in her garden. It was tall and green, but the flowers had not bloomed yet. + +Lily decided to take care of the plant. She watered it every day and made sure it had enough sun. Finally, one morning, she saw the oat flowers starting to bloom. They were so pretty and colorful! + +Lily was very happy, but she noticed that some of the flowers were tight and not fully open. She gently touched them and realized they just needed a little more time. So, she waited patiently until all the flowers were open and the oat plant was in full bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and take long naps in the sun. One day, Mittens was playing near the ashtray when she accidentally knocked it over. Ashes went everywhere! Mittens began to panic and run around the room. + +Her owner, a little girl named Lily, saw what happened and quickly came to help. She told Mittens not to worry and helped clean up the mess. Mittens was very grateful and gave Lily a friendly purr. From that day on, Mittens made sure to stay away from the ashtray and only play with her toys in safe places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new toy, a shiny red ball. Lily was so happy and played with it all day long. + +But the next day, Lily accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit the window. The window broke into many pieces and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came in and saw what happened. She was upset and told Lily that she needed to be more careful. She also taught her that sometimes things can break and it's important to be flexible and find a way to fix them. + +Lily felt bad and promised to be more careful. But later that day, she was playing with her doll and accidentally broke its arm. She remembered what her mom taught her and tried to be flexible, but she couldn't fix it. Lily felt sad and wished she had been more careful. From that day on, she learned to be more gentle with her toys and never break them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her gloves. They were pink and soft, and she wore them everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having a great time on the swings when she suddenly realized that one of her gloves was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry because she loved her gloves so much. Her friends tried to help her look for it, but they couldn't find it either. Just when she thought she would never find her glove again, a kind man came up to her and asked what was wrong. Lily told him that she had lost her glove and couldn't find it. + +The man asked her to describe the glove, and when she did, he pulled out a key and unlocked a nearby box. Inside was Lily's missing glove! She was so happy and grateful to the man for helping her. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her gloves safe and secure so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink juice. One day, he went to the park with his mommy and they brought a big bottle of juice with them. Timmy was so happy! + +They sat down on a bench and Timmy started to drink his juice. Suddenly, a man came up to them and started to talk to Timmy's mommy. He was giving her a lecture about something. Timmy didn't understand what the man was saying, but he didn't like it. + +After the man left, Timmy asked his mommy, "Why was that man talking so much?" His mommy replied, "He was telling me about something important." Timmy didn't care about the lecture. He just wanted to drink his juice and play in the park. + +Later that day, Timmy's friends came to the park too. They saw Timmy drinking his juice and asked if they could have some. Timmy said yes and soon, all of his friends were drinking the juice too. Timmy felt very popular because everyone wanted to drink his juice. It was a great day at the park for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a leather doll. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily was having so much fun that she didn't notice when her doll fell out of her pocket. + +When they got home, Lily realized that her doll was missing. She felt sad and hurt. Her mom and dad looked for the doll everywhere but they couldn't find it. The next day, Lily went back to the park with her mom and dad. As soon as they arrived, Lily saw her doll on a bench. She was so happy and ran to pick it up. From that day on, Lily took extra care of her leather doll and never let it out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and wear different costumes. One day, her mom said she would provide her with a new costume for Halloween. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to see what it would be. + +But Halloween was still a long time away, and Lily was getting impatient. She kept asking her mom when the costume would come. Finally, the day arrived and her mom gave her a beautiful princess costume. Lily was so happy and put it on right away. + +She twirled around in her new costume, feeling like a real princess. She thanked her mom for providing her with such a wonderful gift. From that day on, Lily wore her princess costume every chance she got, and she was the happiest little girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a popular phone that she loved to play with. One day, Lily was spinning around in the park when she dropped her phone and it broke. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A boy named Timmy saw her and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +"My phone broke," Lily said. + +"Don't worry," Timmy said. "I can fix it for you." + +Timmy fixed Lily's phone and she was so happy. "Thank you, Timmy!" she said, giving him a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends and they would often spin around in the park together while playing with their phones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was bored of them. One day, her mom brought her a new toy - a big teddy bear. Lily was so happy! She hugged the teddy bear and attached it to her leg. + +Lily and the teddy bear went on many adventures together. They played hide-and-seek, had tea parties, and even went on a treasure hunt. Lily loved her new toy so much that she never got bored of it. + +One day, Lily's little brother tried to take the teddy bear away from her. But Lily held on tight and wouldn't let go. The teddy bear was attached to her leg, and she didn't want to lose it. Her little brother eventually gave up and went to play with his own toys. + +From that day on, Lily and the teddy bear were inseparable. They went everywhere together, and Lily was never bored again. She was so happy to have a friend that she could attach to her leg and take on all her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a green apple on the ground. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, picked up the apple and said, "This apple is green, but it's starting to rot. We shouldn't eat it." + +Timmy didn't listen and took a big bite out of the apple. Suddenly, his tummy started to hurt. "Ow, ow, ow," Timmy cried. + +Billy said, "I told you not to eat the rotting apple. Next time, listen to me." From that day on, Timmy always listened to his friend's advice before eating anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because she was going to visit her grandma. On the way, she saw a bird who fell from the tree. She felt sad for the poor bird and wanted to help. + +Lily picked up the bird and put it in a box. She continued walking and saw a boy who dropped his soap. She picked it up and gave it back to him. The boy said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +When she arrived at her grandma's house, she told her about the bird and the soap. Her grandma said, "You are very kind, Lily. You have a good heart." Lily felt happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a funny monkey. He liked to play in the jungle with his friends. One day, they saw a helicopter flying in the sky. The monkey thought it was very cool and wanted to ride in it. But the helicopter was too high up in the sky. + +Suddenly, the monkey had an idea. He asked his friends to help him jump high and kick the helicopter. They all jumped together and the monkey kicked the helicopter. It was so funny! The helicopter shook and made a loud noise. The monkey's friends laughed and clapped. + +But the monkey didn't know that kicking the helicopter was a bad idea. The helicopter started to spin out of control and crashed into the jungle. The monkey and his friends were very scared. They ran away and promised to never kick anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the yard. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a rake to help tidy up the leaves. Timmy pulled the rake across the ground and gathered up all the leaves. He was very proud of himself for being so helpful. + +After Timmy finished raking, he saw a big pile of leaves. He jumped in the pile and laughed. Suddenly, his little sister came outside and saw the pile of leaves. She wanted to play too! Timmy helped his sister pull the rake and they made an even bigger pile of leaves. + +When it was time to go inside, Timmy and his sister were tired but happy. They had fun playing together and helping their mom tidy up the yard. Timmy went to bed that night dreaming of all the fun he would have outside again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy by the river. The river was very big and had lots of water in it. + +Lily saw some fish swimming in the river and she thought it was interesting. "Mommy, look at the fish in the river! They appear to be having so much fun," she said. + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, they are interesting to watch. The river is their home and they like to swim in it." + +Lily smiled and continued to watch the fish in the river. She was happy to learn new things about nature and couldn't wait to go on more adventures with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks in the forest with her parents. One day, while they were walking, Lily saw a trail that she wanted to follow. She asked her parents if they could follow the trail, but they said no because it was too dangerous. + +Lily was sad, but she decided to be independent and follow the trail by herself. She walked and walked until she came to a big rock. She climbed up on the rock and looked around. She saw that she was lost and didn't know how to get back to her parents. + +Lily started to cry, but then she remembered that her parents had taught her to point in the direction she wanted to go. She pointed in the direction she thought her parents were and started to walk. After a while, she saw her parents coming towards her. They were so happy to see her and hugged her tightly. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her parents and not be too independent, but if she ever gets lost, she can always point in the right direction. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a green frog hopping around in his backyard. The frog looked confused and lost, so Timmy decided to help him. + +Timmy picked up the frog and brought him inside to show his mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a green frog!" he exclaimed. His mom smiled and told him that they needed to find a way to help the frog get back home. + +Together, Timmy and his mom searched for information online to figure out where the frog lived. After some searching, they discovered that the frog belonged in a nearby pond. Timmy was happy to know the frog's name and where he belonged. He and his mom took the frog back to the pond, and watched as he hopped happily into the water. Timmy felt proud that he was able to help the confused frog find his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bongo. Bongo loved to eat carrots and hop around in the grass. One day, Bongo went on an adventure to find a new carrot patch. Bongo hopped and hopped until he found a big field with lots of carrots. He was so happy, he did a little bunny dance. + +But then, Bongo heard a loud noise. He turned to look and saw a big truck coming towards the field. Bongo was scared and didn't know what to do. He hopped as fast as he could to the other side of the field. Finally, the truck passed and Bongo was safe. He felt relieved that his adventure didn't end badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks on the floor. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her lift a heavy box. Timmy tried, but it was too heavy for him. + +Timmy's mom said they needed a reliable helper to lift the box. Just then, their dog Max came running in. Max was a big and strong dog, and he lifted the box easily. Timmy was amazed and happy that Max was such a reliable helper. + +After Max lifted the box, Timmy's mom thanked him and gave him a treat. Timmy was happy that Max got a treat and he went back to playing with his toy cars and trucks on the floor. From that day on, Timmy knew that Max was a reliable helper who could lift heavy things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with crayons, especially the color pink. One day, she went outside to draw on the sidewalk with her pink crayon. While she was drawing, she saw a bird in a tree. She stared at the bird for a long time, but it was too far away to touch. It was very distant. + +Lily kept drawing and soon she had made a beautiful picture of the bird. She was very proud of herself. She showed her picture to her mom and dad when they came home. They were very happy and told her how talented she was. From that day on, Lily loved to draw even more and would often stare at things in the distance to get inspiration for her next drawing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a yellow butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, so she followed it into the woods. + +Lily walked and walked until she realized she was lost. She didn't understand where she was or how to get back home. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a big scary bear. She was so scared that she started to cry. + +The bear saw Lily crying and felt sorry for her. He picked her up and put her on his shoulder. He carried her back to her house safely. Lily learned that she should never wander too far away from home and that sometimes even scary things can help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy got a letter in the mail. She was very happy and showed it to Timmy. The letter said that they were going to have a lot of money because Timmy's mommy won the lottery. Timmy was very happy too because he thought they would be very wealthy. + +But then, the weather started to change. It became very hot and the sun was shining so bright that it hurt Timmy's eyes. Timmy's mommy and daddy were worried because they didn't have an air conditioning machine to keep them cool. They tried to save money to buy one, but they couldn't because they spent it all on things they didn't need. + +One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy had a big fight because they didn't know what to do. Timmy was very sad because he didn't like when his parents fought. But then, he had an idea. He went to his piggy bank and took out all the money he had saved. He gave it to his parents and said, "Now we can buy the machine to keep us cool!" Timmy's mommy and daddy were very surprised and happy. They hugged Timmy and thanked him for being so kind. From that day on, they were all happy and cool, no matter how hot the weather got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, empty jar and she wanted to fill it up with pretty flowers. So, she went to the park to find some. + +She saw a man sitting on a bench and asked him, "Can you help me find some flowers?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. Look over there, there are some beautiful flowers." + +Lily ran over to the flowers and started picking them, but then she heard someone yell, "Stop! Don't pick those flowers!" It was the park ranger. He urged Lily to leave the flowers alone because they were for everyone to enjoy. Lily felt sad, but she understood and thanked the ranger for his help. She went home with her empty jar, but she knew she could come back to the park and enjoy the flowers anytime she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure down the river on a big raft. They packed some snacks and drinks and set off. + +As they floated down the river, the sun got hotter and hotter. Timmy started to feel warm and sweaty. He asked his friend if they could stop and take a break. His friend answered, "Sure, let's find a spot to rest." + +They found a nice shady spot and got off the raft. They ate their snacks and drank their drinks. Timmy felt much better and cooler. They got back on the raft and continued their adventure down the river. It was a fun day for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a thin rope that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy decided to go on a journey to the park with his rope. + +As Timmy was walking to the park, he saw a big dog. The dog wanted to play with Timmy's rope, but Timmy didn't want to share. Timmy tried to tie the rope around his waist so the dog couldn't take it, but the dog was too strong and pulled the rope away. + +Timmy was sad that he lost his rope, but he learned that sharing is important. Timmy and the dog became friends and went on a journey together to find a new rope to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her family and friends. One day, she drew a picture of her cat, Fluffy. She was so happy with her picture that she wanted to show it to everyone. + +Lily's mom helped her put the picture in an envelope and zip it closed. Lily was anxious to show her friends the picture, so she ran to their house. When she got there, she gave her friend the envelope and asked her to open it. Her friend loved the image of Fluffy and they both played with him for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. He liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, Tom was invited to a party with his friends. He was very excited and decided to go. + +At the party, Tom saw a big cake with lots of frosting. He wanted to eat it all by himself. He took a knife and tried to cut a big piece of cake. But he accidentally cut his paw instead. + +Tom was very sad and cried a lot. His friends tried to help him, but it was too late. Tom had lost too much blood and didn't make it. The party turned into a sad event and everyone missed Tom very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish who wanted to explore the big ocean. He swam and swam until he found himself in a big coral reef. Suddenly, a fierce shark appeared and scared the little fish. + +The little fish knew he had to do something to protect himself. He searched and searched until he found a net. He quickly swam into the net and hid there until the shark went away. + +After the shark left, the little fish realized that he had made a mistake by going too far from his home. He learned that it's important to explore, but it's also important to be careful and not go too far from safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on walks with her mommy in the forest. One day, as they were walking, Lily discovered a twig on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. "Look mommy, I found a twig!" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a nice twig, Lily. Let's keep it and see what we can do with it." Lily was excited and held onto the twig tightly as they continued their walk. + +As they walked further into the forest, they saw a bird's nest in a tree. "Look mommy, a bird's nest!" Lily said. Her mommy replied, "Yes, and it looks like the birds are getting ready to have babies." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy used the twig to make a little nest for the birds. They placed it in the tree and waited patiently. A few days later, they saw the mama bird sitting in the nest, keeping her eggs warm. Lily was happy that they could help the birds and felt proud of the twig she had discovered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor named Miss Lucy, who would come to her house every day to teach her new things. One day, Lily was feeling bored during her lesson with Miss Lucy. She said, "Miss Lucy, this is boring. Can we do something fun instead?" + +Miss Lucy replied, "Learning can be fun too, Lily. Let's split our lesson into two parts. We can learn something new first, and then we can play a game." + +Lily liked this idea and they started their lesson. However, Lily was having trouble understanding a new concept. She said, "Miss Lucy, I don't understand this. It's too hard." + +Miss Lucy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's try again. We can split the problem into smaller parts and it will be easier to understand." + +They worked together and finally Lily understood the concept. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Miss Lucy. Learning can be fun too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she put on her shoes and went outside to play. She stepped on the ground and felt the grass tickle her toes. She was ready to have fun! + +Lily played on the swings and slid down the slide. She ran and jumped and laughed. But then, she saw a little bird sitting on the ground. The bird looked sad and couldn't fly. Lily knew she had to help. She stepped carefully towards the bird and picked it up gently. + +Lily took the bird to her mommy and they made a cozy nest for it. The bird was happy and soon it was ready to fly again. Lily felt proud that she helped the little bird. She learned that sometimes, all it takes is a small step to make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, she put a shiny rock in her pocket before she went to grandma's house. + +When Lily arrived at grandma's house, she saw that her grandma was baking cookies. Lily asked, "Can I help you, grandma?" + +Grandma said, "Yes, you can help me mix the dough." Lily was successful in mixing the dough and they made delicious cookies together. + +After they finished baking, Lily remembered the shiny rock in her pocket. She showed it to her grandma and they both admired it. Lily was happy to have a successful day with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a big, clumsy bear. He lived in a forest with his friends. One day, the bear found a big, shiny apple. He was very happy to have it. He wanted to eat it, but he didn't know how to handle it. + +The bear's friends saw him struggling and came to help. They showed him how to hold the apple with his big, clumsy paws. The bear was happy to learn and ate the apple. + +From that day on, the bear became better at handling things. He didn't feel so clumsy anymore. He was grateful to have such helpful friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a big dog. The dog was barking and Lily felt frightened. She ran away to her mom. + +Lily's mom asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the big dog and how she felt frightened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will send a message to the dog's owner to make sure he is safe." + +Lily's mom sent a message to the dog's owner and soon the dog was back in his yard. Lily felt happy and safe again. She went back outside to play with her friends. But when she saw the dog again, she felt her legs tremble. Her friend noticed and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "I saw the big dog again and I'm scared." Her friend said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will play somewhere else." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a huge slide in his backyard. He loved to slide down it every day. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a wallet to keep his coins in. Timmy thought it was cool and put his coins inside. He even took it with him to the slide. As he slid down, the wallet fell out of his pocket and he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad, but his mom helped him look for it. They found it at the bottom of the slide and Timmy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who lived in the jungle. There was a lion, a monkey, a bird, and a snake. They were all friends and liked to play together. + +One day, the monkey found a big box of bananas. They were very heavy and he asked the lion to help him carry them. The lion was very strong and could weigh a lot, so he helped the monkey carry the bananas. + +As they were walking back to their home, they saw a hunter who was looking for animals to catch. The team of friends became alert and tried to hide, but the hunter saw them. He caught the lion and the monkey and took them away. + +The bird and the snake were very sad and missed their friends. They searched for them but could not find them. From that day on, they were very careful and always stayed alert so that they would not be caught by the hunter too. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very patient and he loved to play with his toys. One day, Max went for a walk with his owner, Sarah. They walked through a big park, but suddenly a thick fog came and they couldn't see anything. + +Sarah said, "Max, we need to be careful now. The fog is very thick and we might get lost." + +Max barked in agreement, but then he saw a squirrel and ran after it. Suddenly, Max felt something bite his tail. He turned around and saw that it was another dog, a big one. + +Max said, "Hey, why did you bite me?" + +The big dog said, "Sorry, I thought you were a toy. I couldn't see anything in this fog." + +Max forgave the big dog and they all walked back home together, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her grandma's house. Her grandma was making breakfast and asked Lily if she wanted to help. Lily said yes and her grandma gave her an egg to stir in a bowl. + +Lily stirred the egg with a spoon and it made a funny noise. Her grandma smiled and said, "You're doing a great job, Lily!" But then Lily's little brother, Max, came in and saw her stirring the egg. He got jealous and said, "I want to stir the egg too!" + +Lily's grandma gave Max another egg and he started to stir it too. They both stirred their eggs until they were mixed up and ready to cook. Lily and Max were happy to help their grandma and enjoyed their yummy breakfast together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice day playing with her toys, but she wanted to go outside. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we go outside and play?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's put on our shoes and socks." + +Lily put on her nice pink shoes and socks. She stretched her arms and legs before going outside. Her mom said, "Don't forget to stretch your feet too!" Lily giggled and said, "Okay, Mommy!" + +They went outside and saw a little bird with a hurt foot. Lily said, "Oh no, the bird has a hurt foot. We need to help it." Her mom said, "That's a nice idea, Lily. Let's see if we can help it." They gently picked up the bird and took it to the animal doctor. The doctor helped the bird and it got better. Lily was happy that she could help the bird's hurt foot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw lots of trees, flowers, and birds. + +As they walked, they saw an old man sitting on a bench. He looked very humble and kind. Lily and Max went to say hello to him. The old man smiled and patted Max on the head. + +Lily and Max sat with the old man for a while and talked about the things they saw in the park. Then, the old man said it was time for him to go. He stood up and said goodbye to Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max watched the old man pass by them and end his walk in the park. They felt happy to have met such a kind person. From that day on, Lily and Max went to the park every day, hoping to see the old man again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow. One day, she saw an old man building an igloo. + +"Hello!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm building an igloo," said the old man. "I need a warm place to sleep." + +Lily thought that was a good idea. Later that day, she went home and told her mom, "I want to build an igloo too!" + +Her mom said, "Okay, but we need some snow first." + +The next day, it snowed a lot. Lily and her mom went outside and started building an igloo. It was hard work, but they did it! When they finished, they went inside and it was warm and cozy. Lily was very happy that they had built an igloo, just like the old man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. One day, she asked her mom if they could paint together. Her mom said, "Sure, that sounds like fun!" + +Lily and her mom got out their paintbrushes and started to paint. Lily painted a sweet little flower and her mom painted a cartoon character. They talked about their paintings and how much fun it was to paint together. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in and asked if he could paint too. Lily said, "Of course, you can!" They all painted together and had a great time. When they were finished, they hung up their paintings on the wall. Lily said, "Look, our paintings are so pretty!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, they are! We should paint together more often." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, that would be sweet!" +Once upon a time, there was a lively boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They would run and jump and throw balls to each other. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with her work. She gave him a bottle of ink and a big piece of paper. Timmy was so excited to use the ink! He dipped his fingers in it and made lots of colorful prints on the paper. + +But then, Timmy accidentally threw the bottle of ink on the ground. The ink spilled everywhere and made a big mess! Timmy felt bad, but his mom told him it was okay and they cleaned it up together. + +From then on, Timmy learned to be more careful when he was playing with things that could break or spill. And he still loved to be lively and play with his friends outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she accidentally knocked over her mom's delicate vase. Her mom was very upset and told her to be more careful. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw her favorite dress hanging in the wardrobe. She wanted to wear it and show it to her mom, but she couldn't reach it. She tried to climb on a chair, but it was too wobbly. She needed to find a way to reach the dress. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She went outside to the garden and found a big tree with a swing hanging from one of its branches. She climbed onto the swing and started to swing back and forth. She swung higher and higher until she was able to reach the dress in the wardrobe. She was so happy that she could show her mom her favorite dress. +Once upon a time, there was a big helicopter that flew in the sky. It was very graceful and moved like a bird. The helicopter had big blades that spun around and around. + +One day, the helicopter saw a little bird that was hurt and couldn't fly. The helicopter wanted to help the bird and decided to support it. The helicopter used its big blades to create wind that lifted the little bird up. + +The bird was so happy and thanked the helicopter for being so kind. From that day on, the little bird and the helicopter became good friends and went on many adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a long piece of string and decided to make a necklace with it. + +Lily tried to tie the string around her neck, but it was too short. She asked her mom for help, and her mom said, "Let me see if it fits." Her mom tried to put the necklace on, but it was still too short. + +Lily's mom suggested they add some more string to make it longer. Lily agreed, and they started to zigzag the string back and forth until it was long enough to fit around her neck. + +Lily was so happy with her new necklace, she ran outside to show her friends. One of her friends said, "Wow, that necklace is fierce!" Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked her friend. Her friend explained that "fierce" means really cool and awesome. Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, I love my necklace!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very busy. It was building a nest for its babies. Every day, the bird would rise early and start working. + +One day, while the bird was working, it saw a friendly squirrel. The squirrel gave the bird a wink and said hello. The bird was happy to have a new friend. + +As the days went by, the bird's nest grew bigger and stronger. Finally, the babies hatched and the bird was very proud. The little bird knew that it was all worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the valley near her house. One day, she went for a walk and saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird was sad and couldn't fly. + +Lily wanted to help the bird. She picked it up gently and brought it home. She asked her mom to help her take care of the bird. Her mom said, "Of course, let's make a cozy nest for the bird to rest." + +They made a little nest and put the bird inside. Lily was happy that she could help the bird. She whispered to the bird, "Don't worry, it's going to be quiet and peaceful here. You'll feel better soon." The bird chirped happily and Lily smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a valley with his family and friends. One day, Ducky wanted to go for a swim in the river. + +Ducky asked his friend, Bunny, "Do you want to come swim with me?" Bunny replied, "No, I feel guilty because I ate too many carrots." + +Ducky went to the river alone and had a great time swimming. After a while, he got tired and went back to his family. His mother asked, "Did you have fun, Ducky?" Ducky replied, "Yes, I swam and swam in the river!" + +From that day on, Ducky went swimming every day and sometimes Bunny joined him too. They had lots of fun together in the water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and watching cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. But Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys. He wanted to keep playing. + +His mom got angry and told him that if he didn't clean up, she would throw his toys in the fireplace. Timmy didn't believe her and kept playing. But then, his mom grabbed his favorite toy and threw it in the fireplace. Timmy started to cry and tear up. He loved that toy so much. + +His mom felt bad and took the toy out of the fireplace. It was a little burnt and turned orange from the fire. Timmy was happy to have his toy back, but he learned his lesson to listen to his mom and clean up his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hold her teddy bear tight when she went to bed. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a beautiful velvet dress to wear to a party. Lily loved how soft and smooth it felt. The dress was thin and comfortable to wear. When Lily went to the party, all of her friends said she looked like a princess in her velvet dress. She felt so happy and special. At the end of the day, Lily went home and held her teddy bear tight once again. She fell asleep dreaming of all the fun she had at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a town with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a deep river and wanted to cross it. + +Lily looked around and found a big rock. She picked it up and tried to throw it into the river, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, she saw a sharp rock and used it to cut a long stick. She put the stick over the river and walked across it. + +When she got to the other side, she was so happy! She turned around and saw her town from far away. She waved to her mommy and daddy and they waved back. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and finding a way to cross the deep river. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pip. Pip lived in a big igloo with his family. One day, Pip wanted to go outside and play with his friends. But his mom said, "Not yet, Pip. You need to eat your fish first." + +Pip didn't want to wait. He was in a hurry to go play. So he gobbled up his fish as fast as he could. Then he waddled outside. + +Pip and his friends slid down a rough hill of snow. They laughed and played until the sun went down. When it got dark, Pip hurried back to his igloo. He snuggled up with his family and fell asleep, dreaming of more fun adventures with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old radio that she loved to listen to every day. One day, she accidentally broke the radio and felt very sad. + +Her mommy asked her what happened and Lily told her the truth. "I broke the radio, mommy. I'm sorry," Lily said while crying. + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. We can fix the old radio together." + +Lily felt happy again and hugged her mommy back. They fixed the old radio and listened to music together. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you tell the truth and ask for forgiveness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play. She saw her shadow and waved at it. "Hello, shadow!" she said. But her shadow didn't wave back. + +Lily got sad and asked her mommy, "Why won't my shadow wave back at me?" Her mommy said, "Your shadow can't wave because it's just a dark spot on the ground. But you can play with it by jumping and dancing around." + +Lily started jumping and dancing, but she fell and got a little dirty. Her mommy said, "Let's wipe off the dirt." They got a cloth and wiped the dirt off Lily's clothes. "That's better," said Lily. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their neighbor's dog barking. "That's a loud dog," said Lily. "Yes, it is," said her mommy. "But don't worry, it's just saying hello." And Lily smiled and said, "Hello, doggy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to have fun and play with her toys. One day, she found an ordinary box in her room. She wondered what was inside, so she began to question herself. + +"Maybe it's a surprise," she thought. So, she opened the box and found a bunch of balloons inside. She was so happy and excited that she started to jump up and down. She played with the balloons all day long and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes ordinary things can bring lots of joy and excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat. The cat's owner loved to play with her and would often throw a ball for her to chase. One day, the cat's owner went to work and the cat was sad. She missed her owner very much. So, she decided to pick up the ball in her mouth and throw it to herself. She played and played until her owner came back home. The owner was happy to see the cat playing and threw the ball for her again. The little gray cat was very happy to have her owner back and to play with her favorite ball. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and talk on the telephone. One day, Lily's mommy was very frustrated because she couldn't find her keys. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what's wrong?" + +"I can't find my keys," mommy replied. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I'll help you find them." She looked all around the house and finally found the keys under the couch. + +Mommy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're such a good helper." + +Lily smiled and picked up the telephone to call her grandma. But as she was talking, she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. Mommy was so angry and sad that she started to cry. + +Lily felt very bad and said, "I'm sorry, mommy." But it was too late. The bad ending was that mommy was still frustrated and the vase was broken forever. +Once upon a time, there was a very old man. He had a big beard and wrinkly skin. He lived in a small house with his cat. The man loved to count things. He would number the flowers in his garden and the books on his shelf. One day, he found an incredible treasure in his backyard. It was a shiny gold coin! He couldn't believe his luck. He showed it to his cat and they both danced around with joy. From that day on, the man would always smile when he looked at his incredible treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom and he saw a switch. He didn't know what it was for, so he decided to play with it. + +As he was playing, he stumbled and fell on the ground. His mom came running to help him, but it was too late. The switch had turned on the crazy machine that was hidden in the park. The machine started to make all sorts of crazy noises and the ground started to shake. + +Timmy's mom tried to grab him and run, but they were too slow. The crazy machine caused the ground to open up and swallow them both. Timmy and his mom were never seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to get a pan from the cupboard. Lily tried to reach it, but it was too high. She felt frustrated and sad that she couldn't help her mom. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made pancakes for breakfast. They were so yummy! But Lily accidentally spilled syrup all over the pan. She regretted what she had done and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay, accidents happen. + +The next day, Lily wanted to make pancakes for her mom. She tried her best and was so happy when they turned out perfect. Her mom was proud of her and they enjoyed a delicious breakfast together. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful with the pan and never felt frustrated again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear. He loved to eat honey with his large fork. One day, he went to his honey tree and found a bee buzzing around. The bee said, "Hey, bear! Don't panic! I just want to make some honey for my family." The bear said, "Oh, okay. I won't panic. But can I have some honey too?" The bee said, "Sure, just use your big fork to get some." The bear was happy and used his big fork to get some honey. They became friends and shared the honey tree forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts because they were so yummy. One day, she went to a circus with her mommy and saw a beautiful elephant. The elephant did tricks and made everyone happy. + +When the elephant was done, everyone clapped and applauded. Lily clapped too and said, "Good job, elephant!" After the show, Lily's mommy bought her some peanuts to eat. Lily was so happy and said, "I love peanuts and the beautiful elephant too!" +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a yacht. The yacht was very colorful and had lots of pretty colors like red, blue, and yellow. One day, the sun came out and started to shine very bright. The yacht looked even more colorful when the sun shined on it. + +The yacht was in the water and it started to move. The water splashed and made a noise. The yacht went very fast and the wind blew in everyone's hair. It was very fun! + +As the sun continued to shine, the people on the yacht saw some fish swimming in the water. The fish were also very colorful and had shiny scales. The people on the yacht were happy to see the pretty fish and they felt lucky to be on such a fun and colorful boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a group of kids playing together and he wanted to join in. But the kids didn't seem to want to play with Timmy. Timmy started to worry that he wasn't good enough to play with them. + +Timmy felt ashamed and sad. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a little girl sitting by herself. Timmy went over to her and asked if she wanted to play. The little girl smiled and said yes. They played together and had so much fun. Timmy realized that it didn't matter what other people thought. He was happy playing with his new friend. From that day on, Timmy didn't worry about what others thought and he made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her mommy. One day, they went to the park and saw a man with a lot of money. He was very wealthy. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why does he have so much money?" + +Her mommy replied, "He works hard and earns a lot of money every year." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "I want to be wealthy too so I can buy lots of paint to make pretty pictures." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You don't need to be wealthy to paint pretty pictures, Lily. As long as you have paint and a brush, you can make beautiful art." + +Lily was very happy to hear that and they continued to paint together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. They both wanted to play with the same toy, but they disagreed on who should play with it first. + +Lily's friend said, "I want to play with the toy first." But Lily said, "No, I want to play with it first." They both felt sad because they couldn't agree. + +Then, Lily's mom came in and saw that they were sad. She said, "Why don't you both play with the toy together? You can take turns and have fun." Lily and her friend both felt happy again and played together with the gray toy. From that day on, they learned that it's okay to disagree sometimes, but they can always find a way to play together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was very tall and had many leaves. The leaves were green and the tree was happy. The tree lived in a park with many other trees and animals. The animals liked to play and rest under the tree. + +One day, it rained a lot. The rain was good for the tree and made it grow bigger. The tree was happy to see that it had increased in size. The tree loved nature and was happy to be a part of it. + +The tree continued to grow tall and strong. The animals loved to climb and play on it. The tree was happy to provide shelter and shade for the animals. The tree loved being a part of the park and was happy to be a home for the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and explore. One day, she found a big pit in the ground. Tweetie wanted to see what was inside, but she was scared. She thought, "I want to be safe." + +Tweetie decided to ask her friend, a wise owl, for help. The owl told Tweetie, "If you want to be safe, you must turn around and fly away from the pit. It's not worth risking your life for." + +Tweetie listened to the owl and flew away from the pit. She realized that being safe was more important than satisfying her curiosity. From that day on, Tweetie made sure to always think about safety first. The moral of the story is that it's important to be safe and listen to wise advice. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had lots of toys, but he wanted more. He asked his mom for money, but she said no. Timmy got mad and started to tease his little sister. She started to cry, and Timmy felt bad. + +The next day, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Billy had a new toy that Timmy really wanted. Timmy asked Billy if he could have it, but Billy said no. Timmy got mad again and started to tease Billy. Billy got upset and went home. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom talked to him. She told him that teasing was not a helpful way to get what he wanted. She said that if he was nice to his sister and his friend, they might be helpful to him too. Timmy realized that his mom was right. He went to apologize to his sister and his friend. They forgave him, and Timmy felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with many animals. One day, a cow named Betsy was feeling very sad because she hurt her leg. She couldn't walk or play with her friends. + +The farmer saw that Betsy was hurt and he called the vet. The vet came and looked at Betsy's leg. He said, "Betsy, you need to rest your leg for a number of days. Then you will feel better." + +Betsy was happy to hear that she would feel better soon. She rested and rested, and after some days, she felt much better. She was able to walk and play with her friends again. The other animals were happy to see Betsy feeling better. They all mooed and cheered for her! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a small bush in her backyard. She wanted to play near the bush, but it was too prickly. + +Lily decided to wait and be patient. She knew that if she waited long enough, the bush would become soft and friendly. Every day, she would water the bush and sing songs to it. + +After a few weeks, the bush became soft and cuddly. Lily was so happy! She could now play near the bush without getting hurt. From that day on, Lily and the bush were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because it was his birthday. He was three years old! His mommy and daddy gave him a big cake with lots of frosting. Timmy loved cake so much, he ate a big piece all by himself. + +After eating the cake, Timmy felt very strong. He decided to play with his toys and build a big tower. Timmy stacked his blocks one by one until he made a tall tower. He was very proud of himself. + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He had a fun birthday and ate lots of cake. Timmy went to bed feeling strong and ready for another day of playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she found a delicate seashell and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! It's so pretty!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very delicate. Be careful not to break it." + +Suddenly, they saw a big boat with a shiny anchor passing by. Lily asked, "Mommy, what's that big thing hanging from the boat?" + +"That's called an anchor, Lily. It helps the boat stay in one place," her mom explained. + +Lily was fascinated and continued to watch the boat pass by. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the anchor and show them her pretty seashell. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and cookies. He always asked his mom to buy him some when they went to the shop. One day, they went to the shop but his mom didn't buy him any candy. Timmy was frustrated and started to cry. + +His mom explained that too much candy is bad for his teeth and that they needed to buy some healthy food instead. Timmy didn't like the idea of eating healthy food but his mom promised to make it yummy. They bought some fruits and vegetables and went home to make a delicious salad. + +Timmy tried the salad and was surprised that it tasted good. He realized that healthy food can be yummy too. From that day on, he started to eat more fruits and vegetables and felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach and collect shells. One day, she found a big, clear shell and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a pretty shell!" she said with a smile. + +But her mommy didn't smile back. Instead, she frowned and said, "Lily, we have to go home now. It's getting late." Lily was sad because she wanted to stay and play with her shell. "But mommy, can't we stay a little longer?" she asked. + +Mommy thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, we can stay for five more minutes." Lily was happy again and ran back to the beach to play with her shell. She held it up to her ear and listened to the sound of the ocean. It was a clear and beautiful sound. When the five minutes were up, mommy called for Lily to come back. "Bye-bye, pretty shell," Lily said as they walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a curious boy who loved to explore. One day, he went for a walk in the countryside and saw a big red barn. He was very curious about what was inside, so he decided to go in. + +As he was exploring the barn, he heard a loud noise. It was a farmer driving his tractor. The farmer saw Timmy and said, "What are you doing here, little boy?" + +Timmy replied, "I was curious about what was inside the barn." + +The farmer smiled and said, "Well, it's not safe for little boys to be in here alone. You should always ask for permission before entering someone else's property." + +Timmy felt bad and apologized to the farmer. From that day on, he learned to always ask for permission before exploring new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk every day. One day, Lily's mommy went to the store to buy some milk. When she came back, Lily called out, "Mommy, I want some milk please!" + +Mommy poured Lily a glass of milk and Lily drank it all up. She was very happy. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to visit their neighbor, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown was very kind and had a modest house. Lily thought it was very pretty. + +After their visit, Lily's mommy called her daddy to tell him about their day. Daddy was happy to hear that they had a good time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom called her for lunch. Lily didn't want to go because she was too tired to walk up the stairs to the kitchen. + +"Lily, come eat your lunch," her mom said. + +"I'm too tired to go up the stairs," Lily replied. + +"I dare you to try," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily took a deep breath and slowly climbed up the stairs. When she finally reached the top, she felt proud of herself. "I did it!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "See, you can do anything if you try." From that day on, Lily was never afraid to climb the stairs again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved waffles and would eat them every day for breakfast. One day, Benny decided to attach a balloon to his tail and fly up into the sky. + +Benny floated higher and higher until he couldn't see the ground anymore. But then, the balloon popped, and Benny fell down, down, down. He landed on the ground with a big thump and hurt his leg. + +Benny couldn't walk anymore and couldn't eat his favorite waffles. He felt sad and lonely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny who lived by a big river. The bunny loved to hop around and eat carrots all day long. One day, the bunny saw a beautiful flower on the other side of the river. The bunny wanted to take the flower home, but didn't know how to cross the river. + +Suddenly, a friendly duck came by and offered to take the bunny across the river on her back. The bunny was so happy and excited, he hopped on the duck's back and they started to cross the river. However, halfway across the river, a strong current came and the bunny fell off the duck's back. The bunny was swept away by the river and never seen again. + +The duck was very sad and wished she could have helped the bunny more. From that day on, the duck always made sure to be extra careful when helping her friends cross the river. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his boat in the lake. One day, he invited his friend Billy to come with him. Billy said, "I love sailing with you, Timmy. But can we bring some spicy chips to eat?" Timmy replied, "Sure, but be careful not to spill them in the boat." + +As they sailed, they ate the spicy chips and had a lot of fun. But soon, Billy started feeling sick. He regretted eating too many spicy chips. Timmy asked, "Are you okay, Billy?" Billy said, "No, I don't feel good. I regret eating too many spicy chips." + +Timmy felt bad for his friend and sailed back to the shore. He helped Billy get off the boat and gave him some water to drink. Billy felt better after a while and said, "Thanks, Timmy. I regret eating those chips, but I had fun sailing with you." Timmy smiled and said, "Me too, Billy. Let's sail again soon, but maybe we can bring some less spicy snacks next time." +Once upon a time, there was a big chair in a room. It was a great chair, very comfy to sit in. One day, a magic spell made the chair shrink! It became very small, like a toy. + +The people who lived in the room were surprised when they saw the little chair. They thought it was cute, but they couldn't sit on it anymore. They tried to make the chair big again, but they didn't know how. + +Then, a fairy appeared and said she could help. She waved her wand and the chair grew back to its normal size. The people were so happy and thanked the fairy. They realized that even furniture can have magic powers! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act like a princess and wear pretty dresses. One day, she found a big box in her room. It was very heavy because it had a lot of weight. + +Lily was curious, so she opened the box. Inside, she found a beautiful costume that looked like a fairy. She put it on and started to act like a fairy. She twirled around and pretended to fly. + +Suddenly, her little brother came into the room. He was ignorant of what she was doing and didn't understand why she was wearing a funny costume. Lily explained to him that she was acting like a fairy and having fun. Her brother smiled and joined in on the fun. They both twirled around and pretended to fly together, happy and carefree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tray with her favorite cookies on it. She loved to share her cookies with her friends, but today she was feeling lonely. + +Lily decided to go for a walk in the forest. She saw a big tree and started to climb it. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a monster! The monster wanted to destroy the forest. + +Lily was brave and decided to stop the monster. She took her tray of cookies and offered them to the monster. The monster was surprised and happy. He ate all the cookies and became Lily's friend. They played together and had fun. Lily was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she fell down and got a big cut on her knee. Her mom helped her clean the cut and put a stitch on it. + +Lily promised her mom that she would be more careful when playing outside. Her mom told her that it's important to listen to our bodies and take care of them. + +Lily learned that sometimes we need to slow down and be careful, even when we're having fun. She thanked her mom for taking care of her and promised to always take care of herself too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear costumes. One day, her mommy took her to a big store to find a costume for Halloween. Lily searched and searched for the perfect costume, but she couldn't find one that she liked. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a little boy wearing a tight superhero costume. She thought it looked really cool and wished she had one too. Her mommy said they could go to another store to search for a superhero costume. + +After searching for a while, they finally found the perfect superhero costume for Lily. It was tight and had a big "S" on the front. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear it on Halloween. When Halloween came, Lily put on her superhero costume and felt like she could save the world. She had so much fun trick-or-treating and showing off her costume to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pick flowers in the park. He liked the yellow ones the best. One day, Timmy saw a gray cat in the park. He wanted to pet the cat, but he was scared. + +Timmy's mom said it was okay to pet the cat if he asked first. Timmy asked the cat if he could pet him. The cat meowed and rubbed against Timmy's leg. Timmy was happy that the cat allowed him to pet him. + +After a while, Timmy said goodbye to the cat and went home. He showed his mom the yellow flowers he picked and told her about the gray cat. Timmy was happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He lived in a house with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved to play outside in the backyard. + +One day, Timmy saw a big tree in the west part of the yard. He wanted to see if he could climb it. But when he got closer, he saw a sign that said "No Climbing". Timmy was sad, but he didn't want to get in trouble, so he went back to playing. + +Later that day, Timmy found a stick on the ground. He thought it would be fun to poke things with it. He poked a flower, a rock, and even his dog. But then he remembered the sign by the tree. He thought about it for a minute, and then he had an idea. He could use the stick to poke the tree and see if there was something special inside. When he poked the tree, he heard a noise. He poked again, and this time, something fell out. It was an original treasure map! Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to go on an adventure to find the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she met a wise old woman while walking in the park. + +"Hello little girl, what do you own?" asked the old woman. + +"I own a teddy bear and a doll," replied Lily. + +The old woman smiled and said, "You have already learned the wisdom of owning things that make you happy." + +Lily didn't understand what the old woman meant by "wisdom," but she knew that the old woman was very famous in the park for her wise words. + +"Thank you for your wise words," said Lily, and she skipped away happily with her teddy bear and doll. +Once upon a time, there was a purple crane named Polly. Polly loved to fly high in the sky and look at the world below. One day, Polly was flying when she saw a little girl named Lily crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Polly. + +"I lost my teddy bear," said Lily. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find it," said Polly. + +So, Polly flew around and finally found the teddy bear stuck in a tree. Polly used her beak to grab the teddy bear and bring it down to Lily. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Polly! You're my hero!" + +Polly smiled and said, "No problem, Lily. I'm happy to help. Now, let's relax and enjoy the rest of the day together." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and splash in the puddles. One day, as she was splashing in the puddles, she saw her mom with a plate of broccoli. Lily didn't like broccoli and it made her upset. + +She ran inside the house and hid under the table. Her mom came to find her and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "I don't like broccoli, it makes me upset." Her mom understood and said, "That's okay, you don't have to eat it if you don't want to." + +Lily felt better and came out from under the table. She went back outside to splash in the puddles some more. She was happy again and forgot all about the broccoli. From that day on, Lily knew that it was okay to not like certain foods and that her mom would always understand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the creek. She liked to watch the water flow and listen to the birds sing. One day, she found a furry creature by the creek. It was a cute little bunny. + +Lily asked the bunny, "What are you doing here?" The bunny did not answer, but Lily noticed that it looked scared. She picked up the bunny and held it close. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her big brother, Max. + +Max wanted to take the bunny away from Lily. He said, "That bunny is mine!" Lily did not want to give up the bunny, so she questioned Max. "Why do you want the bunny?" Max did not have a good answer, so Lily got to keep the bunny. From that day on, Lily and the bunny played together by the creek every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a group of people speaking a language she didn't understand. She felt a little foolish because she couldn't talk to them. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to a dance class. The teacher showed them how to move their feet and arms in different ways. Lily loved it and felt happy to be able to express herself through dance. + +A few weeks later, Lily went back to the park and saw the same group of people speaking in their language. But this time, she felt confident enough to dance for them. She started twirling and jumping, and soon the group joined in. Even though they didn't speak the same language, they all understood the language of dance. From that day on, Lily knew that even if she didn't understand someone's words, she could always communicate through dance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something delicious. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want something yummy to eat." Her mom smiled and said, "How about we make some cold watermelon?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" She watched as her mom cut the watermelon into small pieces. It looked so delicious! Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is so yummy!" + +Her little brother, Max, came into the kitchen and said, "I want some too!" Lily shared her watermelon with Max and they both ate it happily. Max said, "This is cold and yummy!" Lily smiled and said, "I know, it's so delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to eat candy. He was very chubby and his mommy told him to eat healthy food, but he refused. One day, Timmy got a headache and his mommy gave him a pill to make him feel better. + +Timmy didn't like the taste of the pill and he refused to swallow it. His mommy tried to make him take it, but he just kept spitting it out. "Please take the pill, Timmy. It will make your headache go away," she said. But Timmy shook his head and said, "No, I don't want it." + +Later that day, Timmy's headache got worse and he started to feel very sick. His mommy took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had gotten very sick because he didn't take the pill and he passed away. His mommy was very sad and wished that Timmy had listened to her and taken the pill. +Once upon a time, a little birdie was flying in the sky. The birdie had a beautiful watch on its wrist. It was a shiny watch with a red strap. The birdie was very proud of its watch, but it was also very modest. It didn't want to show off its watch to other birds. + +As the birdie was flying, it saw a big tree with lots of fruits. The birdie was very hungry and wanted to eat the fruits. But suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck the tree. The tree fell down and the birdie was scared. It flew away quickly, but it lost its watch while flying. + +The birdie was sad that it lost its watch, but it was happy that it was safe. It realized that material things are not important and it's better to be modest. From that day on, the birdie lived a simple life and enjoyed every moment of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, she saw a boy sitting on a bench looking very sad. She went up to him and said, "Why are you gloomy?" + +The boy looked up at her and said, "I lost my favorite toy." + +Lily wanted to help the boy so she asked, "What did it look like?" + +"It was a blue car," replied the boy. + +Lily started to stare at the ground, trying to think of a way to help the boy. Suddenly, she saw a blue car in the bushes. She ran over to it and picked it up. She waved it in the air and said, "Is this your toy?" + +The boy's face lit up with joy and he said, "Yes! Thank you so much!" + +Lily was happy to help and they both played together on the swings. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She was very enthusiastic about it and danced every chance she got. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house to play. + +"Hi Timmy, do you want to dance with me?" asked Lily. + +Timmy replied, "I don't know how to dance." + +"That's okay, I can teach you," said Lily. + +Lily showed Timmy how to move his feet and arms to the beat of the music. Soon, Timmy was dancing too and having fun. + +After a while, Lily said, "I'm thirsty. Can you bring me some water, please?" + +Timmy happily went to the kitchen and brought back a glass of water for Lily. They continued to dance and have fun together. From that day on, Timmy learned to dance and they danced together every time they played. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew gum. He chewed gum every day, all the time. But one day, his gum fell out of his mouth and got stuck on his shoe. Timmy was sad because he loved that gum. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom had a reliable friend who could replace his gum. The friend came over and gave Timmy a new piece of gum. Timmy was so happy! He thanked his mom's reliable friend and promised to be more careful with his gum in the future. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to throw his gum away in the trash can. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy liked to balance on logs in the forest. One day, he was balancing on a log when he saw his friend, Bunny. Bunny came over and gave Teddy a big hug. Teddy felt happy and warm inside. + +After playing with Bunny for a while, Teddy got tired. He wanted to take a nap, but he didn't want to leave Bunny alone. So, he asked Bunny to balance on the log with him while they both took a nap. Bunny agreed and they both fell asleep on the log, balancing together. When they woke up, they felt refreshed and ready to play again. Teddy was grateful for Bunny's hug and for balancing with him. +Once upon a time, there was a king who loved to play with his toys. He had many toys, but he wanted something different to play with. So, he asked his friend, the farmer, if he had anything new. + +The farmer said, "I have a toy truck that can load many things. Do you want to play with it?" + +The king was excited and said, "Yes, please! I want to load it with my other toys." + +The farmer gave the king the toy truck, and the king played with it all day. He loaded it with his toys and drove it around the castle. The king was happy because he had something different to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a restless night and couldn't sleep. In the morning, she woke up and rubbed her eye. Lily's mommy said they were going to leave the house and go to the park. Lily was so happy! She put on her shoes and ran outside. At the park, she played on the swings and went down the slide. When it was time to go, Lily didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay and play more. But her mommy said they had to go home and rest. So, Lily went home and took a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a lady with a shiny crown on her head. "Who is she?" Lily asked her friend. + +"That's the queen!" her friend replied. + +Lily was amazed. She had seen pictures of the queen in her books, but she never thought she would recognize her in real life. "Wow, she looks tough!" Lily said, admiring the queen's strong posture. + +Suddenly, the queen approached them and greeted them kindly. "Hello, little ones. What are you playing?" she asked. + +Lily was too shy to talk, but her friend replied, "We're playing tag, your highness." + +The queen smiled and said, "May I join you?" The children cheered and they all played together. Lily couldn't believe it - she was playing with the queen! From that day on, Lily recognized that the queen was not only tough, but also kind and fun to be with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and eat her food on a pretty plate. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her plate and it broke into tiny pieces. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her big brother came to help. He took all the broken pieces and put them in the trash. Then, he showed her a new plate that was hidden in the cupboard. It was even prettier than the old one! + +Lily was so happy and thanked her brother for helping her. She learned that even though things can break and be destroyed, there is always something new and better waiting to be found. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very intelligent and loved to play fetch with his owner. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park and saw a butterfly flying in a zigzag pattern. Spot thought it was funny and started to chase the butterfly. Suddenly, Spot saw a tree with a branch that hung low to the ground. Spot decided to jump and hang from the branch like a monkey. His owner saw him and laughed at how silly he looked. Spot was happy to make his owner laugh and they continued to play in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles with her little wand. One day, she blew a big bubble and it popped! She started to cry because she loved that bubble so much. + +Her mom came over and wiped away her tears. "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes things we love can tear or pop, but we can always make new ones." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She picked up her wand and blew a little bubble. It wasn't as big as the last one, but it made her just as happy. She learned that even if things break or tear, we can always make new ones and be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom told him to be careful when he crossed the road. She said, "Always look both ways before you take a step onto the road." + +Benny listened to his mom and always looked both ways before crossing the road. But one day, Benny saw a different type of car coming down the road. It was a big truck and Benny wasn't sure if he should cross the road or yield to the truck. + +Benny remembered what his mom said and decided to yield to the truck. He waited patiently until the truck passed and then safely crossed the road. Benny learned that sometimes it's important to take a step back and yield to others, even if it means waiting a little longer. And that's the story of how Benny learned to be a safe and considerate bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her teddy bear. One day, her teddy bear got a hole in its arm and Lily was sad. She asked her mommy if they could fix it, but her mommy said they couldn't. + +Lily was very sad until her daddy came home from work. He saw how sad Lily was and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed him her teddy bear and told him it was broken. Her daddy said they could replace the arm and make it all better. + +Lily was so happy and gave her daddy a big welcome hug. The next day, her daddy took the teddy bear to the store and they replaced the arm. When her daddy came back, Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tight. It was no longer uncomfortable to hug her teddy bear with the hole in its arm. +Once upon a time, there was a big zoo. In the zoo, there was an enormous tiger. He was so big that he scared all the other animals. One day, the tiger got stuck in his cage and he couldn't get out. The zookeeper tried to open the cage, but he couldn't. Then, a little girl came to visit the zoo. She saw the tiger and felt sorry for him. She asked the zookeeper if she could help. The zookeeper gave her the key to unlock the cage. The little girl was brave and she went to the cage. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The cage opened and the tiger was free. He was so happy that he didn't want to hurt anyone. From that day on, the tiger became friends with all the other animals in the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing on her carpet, which was soft and colorful. One day, Lily found a mysterious box in her room. She opened it and found a shiny necklace inside. + +Lily put on the necklace and felt very special. She showed it to her friends at school and they all admired it. But Lily didn't know that the necklace was cursed. It made her do bad things, like stealing candy from her little brother. + +One day, Lily's mom found out what she had been doing and took away the necklace. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She learned that sometimes things that seem too good to be true can be dangerous. She promised to always ask for help and say please when she needs something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park and played on the swings. She had so much fun that she forgot to take off her necklace before going on the swing. + +Suddenly, her necklace got stuck in the chain of the swing and she couldn't get it off. She started to cry and a boy named Timmy came over and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that she forgot to take off her necklace and now it was stuck. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." He climbed up the swing and carefully untangled the necklace from the chain. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You're my hero!" From that day on, Lily never forgot to take off her necklace before playing on the swings again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was a fluffy cat with white and black fur. One day, Lily noticed something different about Mittens. His eyes appeared bigger than usual. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why does Mittens look different today?" Her mommy explained that sometimes pets can look different because they are feeling a certain way or because they are growing. + +Lily decided to give Mittens some extra love and treats to make him feel better. Mittens purred happily and Lily felt happy too. From that day on, Lily learned that pets can appear different sometimes, but they are always special and loved. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mom. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. But Lily wanted to see a crocodile. + +She asked her mom, "Where is the crocodile, Mommy?" + +Her mom pointed to a big pond and said, "There it is, Lily. Do you want to see how much it weighs?" + +Lily nodded her head and they went closer to the pond. The crocodile was lying on the ground, and Lily noticed how flexible its body was. + +Suddenly, the crocodile opened its mouth and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to know how much I weigh?" + +Lily was surprised and scared, but she replied, "Yes, please. How much do you weigh?" + +The crocodile smiled and said, "I weigh as much as three elephants put together!" + +Lily was amazed and she and her mom continued to watch the crocodile for a while longer before leaving the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and always had a big smile on her face. One day, her mother told her to put on some lip balm to prevent her lips from getting dry. But Lily was stubborn and didn't want to listen. She thought her lips were just fine. + +The next day, Lily woke up with very dry and cracked lips. They hurt a lot and she couldn't eat her candy properly. Her mother reminded her that she should have listened and put on the lip balm. Lily realized that she should have listened and promised to always prevent her lips from getting dry in the future. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to put on lip balm before going outside. She learned that sometimes it's important to listen to others and prevent problems from happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly and wanted to catch it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I catch the butterfly?" + +Her mom replied, "Be careful, Lily. Some bugs can be poisonous." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will be good." + +She slowly approached the butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Suddenly, she saw a frog and poked it gently with a stick. + +The frog jumped away and Lily realized it was not good to poke animals. She went back to her mom and said, "I will not poke animals anymore. It's not good." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her, "That's right, Lily. Always be kind to animals." +Once upon a time, there was a happy kangaroo who liked to hop around and play with her friends. One day, she found a baby kangaroo who was all alone and didn't have anyone to support him. The happy kangaroo felt sad for the baby kangaroo and decided to take care of him. + +But one day, the happy kangaroo found out that the baby kangaroo's mother was dead. She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. She knew that the baby kangaroo needed someone to support him and take care of him, but she didn't know if she could do it all by herself. + +The happy kangaroo talked to her friends and they all decided to help her take care of the baby kangaroo. They all supported each other and worked together to make sure that the baby kangaroo was happy and healthy. And even though the mother kangaroo was gone, the baby kangaroo knew that he had a new family who would always be there to support him. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was very great. It could do many things. The robot had lots of friends. They liked to play together. + +One day, the robot wanted to try something new. It wanted to learn how to jump. The robot tried and tried, but it could not jump high. The robot was sad. + +Then, the robot's friends came to help. They all tried together. With their help, the robot jumped high. The robot was happy. The robot and its friends had a great time playing. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his family. In the house, there was a big cabinet. Spot liked to look at the cabinet every day. + +One day, Spot wanted to open the cabinet. He tried very hard, but he could not manage to open it. He jumped and pushed, but the cabinet did not open. Spot felt sad and tired. + +Then, Spot had an idea. He found a ball and threw it at the cabinet. The ball hit the cabinet and it opened. But, oh no! All the things in the cabinet fell on Spot. Spot was not happy and he cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Max. Max loved to play with his team of friends. They would run and jump all day long. + +One day, Max and his team saw a big tree. They all wanted to climb it. Max was scared, but his friends helped him. They all climbed the tree together. + +When they got to the top, Max saw a big bird. The bird stared at Max and his team. Max stared back. They all became friends and played together in the tree. They had so much fun, and Max was not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen. She lived in a big castle. The queen loved to play outside with her friends. One day, the sky was not clear. It was full of dark clouds. The queen knew that rain was coming soon. + +The queen and her friends ran to a big tree. They wanted to stay dry. The queen saw a small bird in the tree. The bird was sad. It had no place to hide from the rain. The queen wanted to help the bird. + +She took off her big, soft cape and used it to cover the bird. The rain came down, but the bird stayed dry. The bird was very happy. The queen and the bird became best friends. From that day on, they played together every day. +One day, a girl named Sue wanted to buy a new book. She went to the store with her mom to find the perfect book. She saw a big shelf with many books on it. Sue looked and looked until she found a novel with a pretty cover. She was very happy. + +She showed the novel to her mom and said, "Mom, can I buy this book? It looks perfect!" Her mom looked at the book and said, "Yes, you can buy it. But remember, don't judge a book by its cover." + +Sue took the book home and started to read it. But the story inside was not nice. It made her feel sad and scared. Sue wished she had listened to her mom and not judged the book by its cover. The moral of the story is to not judge things by how they look, but by what is inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock in a park. The rock had a lot of friends who liked to play with it. They played all day and had fun. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw the rock and wanted to play with it too. Tim tried to move the rock, but it was too big. So, he asked the rock to stay and be his friend. The rock was happy and stayed with Tim. + +Tim and the rock became very good friends. They played together every day. Tim was happy, and the rock was happy too. They stayed friends forever, and everyone in the park loved them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was an adventurous girl who liked to play outside. One sunny day, she put on her favorite clothes and went out to play in the park. + +Mia played on the swings and the slide. She ran and jumped with her friends. They had so much fun! But soon, it was time to go home. Mia's clothes were dirty, so her mom said she had to finish playing and go inside. + +Mia's mom washed her clothes, and they were clean again. Mia was happy she could wear her favorite clothes the next day. She promised to be more careful when she played outside, but she knew she would always be an adventurous girl. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little red bench. Every day, many kids would come to play near the bench. One day, a tiny ant named Andy was trying to carry a big crumb to his home. Andy was very persistent. He did not give up. + +A little girl named Sally saw Andy the ant. She wanted to help him, but her mom called her to hurry home. Sally hurried home but could not stop thinking about Andy. The next day, Sally went back to the red bench to find Andy still trying to carry the big crumb. + +Sally decided to help Andy. She picked up the crumb and put it close to Andy's home. Andy was so happy and thankful. Sally learned that even tiny friends need help sometimes, and being persistent pays off. From that day on, Sally became a helpful and kind friend to everyone in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Tom. Tom had a special notebook that he loved to draw in. One sunny day, Tom went to the park to draw pictures of the pretty trees and flowers. + +While Tom was drawing, a big dog came to the park. Tom started to panic because he was scared of the big dog. He quickly hid behind a tree and hugged his notebook tight. + +The big dog sniffed around and then left the park. Tom felt happy that the dog was gone. He went back to drawing in his notebook, feeling very clever for hiding so well. From that day on, Tom always felt brave when he had his notebook with him. +Once upon a time, in a small yellow house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved lemons. They were her favorite fruit. She liked how they were so yellow and sour. + +One day, Lily saw a big lemon tree in her backyard. She wanted to pick a lemon, but her mom told her, "No, not now, Lily." Lily felt sad but decided to ignore her mom. She went outside to pick a lemon from the tree. + +Lily picked the biggest, most yellow lemon she could find. She brought it inside to show her mom. Her mom was not happy that Lily ignored her, but she decided to make lemonade with the big yellow lemon. Lily and her mom enjoyed the lemonade together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a mighty cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with string. He would run and jump all day, chasing the string around the house. His friends, the little mice, liked to watch Tom play. + +One day, the mice thought it would be fun to joke with Tom. They tied a long string to a big bell and hid it in a box. They giggled as they waited for Tom to find the string and pull it out. They knew the bell would make a loud noise and surprise him. + +Tom found the string and pulled it out of the box. The bell rang loudly, and Tom jumped in surprise. The mice laughed and laughed at their joke. Tom saw his friends laughing and realized they were just having fun. He laughed too, and they all played together with the string and the bell. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to joke and have fun with friends, but always remember to be kind and not hurt anyone's feelings. +Once upon a time, in a hidden place, there was a little tunnel. It was a special tunnel. No one knew it was there. One day, a small boy named Tim found the tunnel. He was very excited. + +Tim went into the tunnel. It was dark, but then he saw something glow. It was a little bug. The bug was very pretty. Tim and the bug became friends. + +They played in the tunnel all day. The bug's glow made the tunnel bright and happy. Tim loved his new friend and the hidden tunnel. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with puzzles. She had many puzzles in her room. One day, she found a big, new puzzle. It was a picture of a rich king and queen. + +Mia started to put the puzzle together. She worked hard and was very happy. Suddenly, the king from the puzzle started to talk! "Hello, Mia," said the king. "Thank you for putting our puzzle together. Can you help me find the last piece?" + +Mia was surprised but wanted to help. "Yes, I will help you, king," she said. She looked around her room and found the last piece under her bed. She put the last piece in the puzzle, and the king and queen were very happy. + +"Thank you, Mia," said the queen. "You are very kind. We will always be your friends." Mia was happy to have new friends. She knew that she should always mind her puzzles and be kind to everyone. From that day on, Mia took good care of her puzzles and shared them with her friends. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom liked to eat cream. One day, Tom saw a bowl on the table. The bowl was empty. Tom wanted to fill the bowl with cream. + +Tom went to his friend, a little boy named Tim. Tom said, "Tim, can you help me fill the bowl with cream?" Tim nodded and said, "Yes, Tom. Let's go to the kitchen." + +In the kitchen, Tim found a big jug of cream. He poured the cream into the bowl. The bowl was now full. Tom was very happy. He licked the cream from the bowl. Tim and Tom smiled at each other. They were happy to have cream together. +One day, a little bunny named Ben went to play in the big green field. He liked to skip and hop all day long. Ben saw a big cave near the field. He thought it would be fun to play in the cave too. + +In the cave, Ben met a big bear named Bob. Bob was jealous because he could not skip and hop like Ben. Ben thought of a fun game they could play together. He told Bob to watch him closely and learn how to skip. + +Ben skipped and hopped outside the cave. Bob watched him and tried to do the same. After a while, Bob learned to skip too! They played together all day long. They were very happy and became good friends. Now, Bob was not jealous anymore because he could skip and hop just like Ben. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a hairy cat named Angel. Angel loved to play with her ball. She would hold the ball in her paws and throw it up in the air. + +One day, Angel went outside to play with her ball. But she could not find it! She looked under the tree, behind the bush, and in the grass. Angel was sad because she could not find her ball. + +Suddenly, a little boy saw Angel looking sad. He asked her what was wrong. Angel told him about her lost ball. The boy wanted to help, so he looked everywhere with Angel. At last, they found the ball under a big rock. Angel was so happy that she held the boy's hand and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He lived in a small house with his elderly grandma. One day, Tom went for a walk and saw a bridge. He wanted to go across the bridge to the other side. + +As Tom walked on the bridge, he started to struggle. The bridge was very old and weak. He saw a big frog and said, "Frog, can you help me?" The frog replied, "Yes, Tom. Be careful and walk slowly." + +Tom tried to walk slowly, but the bridge broke. Tom and the frog fell into the water. They both tried to swim, but they could not. The water was too strong for them. Tom and the frog did not make it to the other side, and they were very sad. +Once upon a time, in a small place, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very anxious boy. He always worried about things going wrong. One day, he found a big, pretty ball in his yard. He loved the ball and wanted to play with it all day. + +Tim played with the ball, but he was very anxious. He was scared it would break. He threw the ball up and down, and he kicked it with his feet. But then, the ball went too high, and it hit a tree. Tim looked up and saw the ball stuck in the tree. + +He tried to get the ball down, but it was too high. He asked his mom for help, but she was busy. Tim was very sad. The ball stayed in the tree, and it began to rain. The rain made the ball break. Tim cried because his pretty ball was gone. The end. +Once upon a time, in a charming little pond, there lived a happy fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day long. He would splash and play in the water. His friends would giggle and join him. They had so much fun together. + +One sunny day, Fin heard a rhythm coming from the shore. It was a tiny frog playing a drum. The rhythm was so catchy that Fin began to swim to the beat. His friends joined in, and they all swam in time with the rhythm. They swam fast, they swam slow, and they spun around in circles. + +The frog on the shore saw them and started to laugh. He hopped into the pond and joined the fun. They all swam and played together, making the most charming dance any pond had ever seen. Fin, his friends, and the frog became the best of friends, and they played together every day, splashing and swimming to the rhythm of the frog's drum. +Once upon a time, there was a great car. It could speed very fast. One day, the car saw an ashtray on the road. The car wanted to show how fast it could go. + +The car went to the ashtray and said, "Let's race!" The ashtray was not fast, but it said, "Okay, let's race." They started to race down the road. The car went very fast, and the ashtray went very slow. + +The car was so happy to win the race. It went too fast and did not see a big tree. The car hit the tree and broke. The ashtray was sad. The car could not speed anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a sleepy hotel. The hotel was very quiet and had many soft beds. People who stayed there always had a good night's sleep. + +One day, a big family came to the hotel. They were very noisy and liked to play a lot. The youngest child, Tim, loved to scatter his toys all around the hotel. His mom always had to pick them up. + +In the hotel, there was a kind old lady named Mrs. Brown. She liked to sit and talk with the guests. One day, she saw Tim scatter his toys and said, "Tim, please pick up your toys. This is a sleepy hotel, and we must keep it clean and quiet." + +Tim looked at Mrs. Brown and said, "Okay, I will pick up my toys and be quiet." From that day on, Tim learned to play without making noise and scattering his toys. The sleepy hotel stayed clean and quiet, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, in a mighty big forest, there lived a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play with her toys and put them in a big box. One day, Sally went for a walk in the forest and took her toys with her. + +As Sally walked, she saw a big tree with a hole on the left side. She thought it would be a fun place to put her toys. So, she put all her toys in the hole and went to play nearby. + +After a while, Sally came back to get her toys, but they were gone! A naughty fox had taken them away. Sally was very sad and cried. She learned that she should not leave her toys in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy man named Tom. He had a big house, lots of toys, and many friends. One day, Tom went to the store to buy some soap. He liked to be clean and smell good. + +At the store, Tom found a big, blue soap. He was very happy and took it home. He could not wait to use it in his bath. When it was time to take a bath, Tom put the soap in the water and started to squeeze it. + +As Tom squeezed the soap, many bubbles appeared in the water. He played with the bubbles, making them bigger and bigger. He had so much fun squeezing the soap and playing with the bubbles. In the end, Tom was clean, happy, and smelling good. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play in the big space outside his home. He loved to run, jump, and fetch sticks all day long. + +One day, Spot saw a big truck come down the road. The truck stopped at his home and the nice man got out. The man had a big box for Spot's family. The box had a word on it: "supply". + +Spot's family opened the box and found many fun things inside. There were toys, food, and a soft bed for Spot to sleep on. Spot was so happy that the nice man had brought the supply box to his home. + +From that day on, Spot enjoyed playing with his new toys in the big space outside. He loved his soft bed and the quiet nights he spent sleeping under the stars. Spot knew that the supply box had made his life even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to make things with her hands. One day, she wanted to make something special. + +Lily thought about what she could make. She looked outside and saw it was a very icy day. She had an idea! Lily wanted to make a snowman to play with for the whole year. + +She went outside and started to make her snowman. She rolled a big ball for the body and a smaller ball for the head. She found sticks for the arms and rocks for the eyes, nose, and mouth. Lily had so much fun making her snowman. She wished it could stay with her all year, even when it was not icy outside. + +When Lily finished her snowman, she gave it a big hug. She was very happy with her new friend. She knew that even when the icy days were gone, she would always remember the fun she had making her snowman. And every year, when the icy days came back, Lily would go outside and make a new snowman friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom lived in a big house with his wealthy family. Tom liked to play with his toys and think about fun games to play. + +One day, Tom wanted to build a tower with his blocks. He needed to measure how tall it was. Tom asked his sister, Sue, "Can you help me measure my tower?" Sue said, "No, I am busy playing with my doll." + +Tom was sad and tried to measure the tower by himself. He couldn't do it, and the tower fell down. Tom started to cry. Sue heard Tom cry and felt bad. She stopped playing with her doll and went to help Tom. + +Sue helped Tom measure the tower, and they built it taller than ever before. Tom was happy, and they played together all day long. From that day on, Tom and Sue always helped each other and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in an icy land, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the snow all day. One day, while playing, she found a small seed under the white snow. Lily was so excited and decided to grow the seed. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look what I found! Can we grow it, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's plant it and see what happens." They went inside their warm house and planted the seed in a pot. + +Every minute, Lily would look at the pot and wait for the seed to grow. She was very patient. One day, a tiny green plant started to grow from the seed. Lily was so happy! She took care of the plant every day, giving it water and love. + +Soon, the plant grew bigger and bigger. It had beautiful green leaves and bright flowers. Lily's mom said, "Lily, you did a great job! You helped the seed grow into a lovely plant." Lily smiled and hugged her mom, happy that she could grow something so pretty. + +From that day on, Lily and her mom took care of the plant together. They watched it grow even more, filling their icy home with warmth and happiness. And Lily learned that with love and care, even the smallest seed can grow into something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a humble hotel. This hotel was small and not very big. Many people loved to stay there because it was nice and friendly. + +One day, a naughty boy came to the hotel. He did not listen to his mom and dad. He made a lot of mess and noise. The hotel people did not like it. They wanted the boy to be good. + +The boy's mom and dad said, "If you do not be good, we will punish you." The boy did not want to be punished. So, he said sorry to everyone. He started to be good and help clean the mess. Everyone was happy, and the humble hotel was nice and friendly again. +One sunny day, a little bird named Bobby was sitting on a branch. He saw an incredible big red ball on the ground. Bobby wanted to play with the ball, so he flew down and tried to grab it with his beak. But the ball was too big for him to carry. + +Bobby saw his friend, a squirrel named Sammy, and asked for help. "Sammy, can you help me grab the big red ball?" Bobby said. Sammy nodded and ran to the ball. They both tried to grab the ball, but it was still too big. + +Then, they had an idea. Bobby and Sammy called all their friends to help. The ants, the rabbits, and even the turtles came to help. Together, they all grabbed the big red ball and rolled it around the park. They had a fun day playing with the incredible big red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to wander in the park with her dog, Max. They always had fun playing together. + +One day, Mia and Max found a big box in the park. It had a game called "chess" inside. They were very excited to play, but they didn't know how. Mia was a little frightened because the chess pieces looked scary. + +Mia and Max sat down and tried to play chess. They moved the pieces around and laughed. Soon, they were not frightened anymore. They had fun playing chess together in the park. And from that day on, Mia and Max loved playing chess and wandering in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat popcorn. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mom to play. + +While Lily was playing, she saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad and started to complain. "I want popcorn, but I don't have any," he said with a frown. + +Lily heard Tim and wanted to help. She walked over to him and said, "Don't be sad, Tim. I have popcorn and we can share!" Tim smiled, and they sat down together to eat the popcorn. They laughed and played in the park all day, and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who lived near a pond. The duck liked to swim in the pond every day. One day, the duck saw something weird in the pond. It was big and green and it looked a little scary. + +The duck wanted to know what the weird thing was, but it was too scared to go near it. So, the duck asked its friends, the fish, to help. The fish swam up to the weird thing and found out it was just a big green leaf. + +The duck was happy to know it was just a leaf and not something scary. The duck and the fish swam and played in the pond all day. They had lots of fun and the duck knew it could always remain near the pond without being scared. From that day on, the duck and the fish became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful town, there was a little red car. The little red car loved to drive around and make people smile. Every day, the car would drive by the park, the store, and the school. The little red car would honk its horn and wave to everyone with its little side mirror. + +One day, the little red car saw a big blue car who was not smiling. The big blue car was sad because it could not make people smile like the little red car. The little red car wanted to help, so it had an idea. The little red car asked the big blue car to drive together and make people smile. + +The big blue car agreed, and they drove around the peaceful town together. As they drove, the big blue car learned how to honk its horn and wave with its side mirror too. Soon, the big blue car was making people smile just like the little red car. The big blue car was so happy and thanked the little red car for helping. + +The moral of the story is that we can all learn to make others smile and be happy. Sometimes, all it takes is a little help from a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tom. He had a friend named Sue, who was a dog. They liked to talk and play together. One day, Tom heard that Sue was going to have a birthday party. He was very happy. + +Tom wanted to give Sue a nice gift, so he went to find something special. He saw a big, red ball that he knew Sue would love. But he also saw a little bird with a pretty, blue feather. Tom felt jealous because he wanted the feather for himself. + +Tom thought about what to do. He remembered that the birthday was for Sue, not for him. So, he chose the big, red ball as the gift. At the party, Sue was so happy to see the ball. They played with it all day long. Tom felt good because he made his friend happy, and he forgot all about the pretty, blue feather. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a weird toy named Pepper. Pepper was a funny toy that liked to joke. Lily and Pepper were best friends. They played together all day. + +One day, Lily and Pepper went to the park. They saw a boy named Tim. Tim was sad. Lily asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim said, "I lost my toy." Lily wanted to help Tim feel better. + +Pepper told a joke to Tim. Tim smiled and laughed. Lily, Pepper, and Tim became friends. They played together and had fun. Tim found his toy, and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bright red car named Speedy. Speedy loved to go fast. He would speed down the road, feeling the wind on his shiny paint. + +One day, Speedy saw a cord lying on the road. He was curious and wanted to find out what it was. So, he drove closer to the cord and saw that it was very long and blue. + +Speedy decided to follow the cord to see where it went. As he sped along, he saw many friends like birds, trees, and other cars. At the end of the cord, Speedy found a big, beautiful balloon. He was so happy to find something so pretty at the end of his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a slow bug. The bug liked to crawl on the ground. One day, the bug met a big frog. + +The frog said, "Hi bug! How do you feel today?" The bug said, "I feel happy! I like to crawl slow and look at the pretty flowers." + +The frog and the bug played together. They jumped and crawled. They had lots of fun. But then, a big bird came. The bird saw the slow bug. + +The bird was hungry. It swooped down and grabbed the bug. The frog was sad. The bug was gone. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the opera with his mom. The opera was in a big, fine building. Tim was very excited because he had never been to an opera before. When they got there, they sat down and the show began. + +During the show, Tim saw a little toy car on the floor. He picked it up and said, "Mom, look! A car that can zoom!" His mom said, "That's nice, Tim, but be quiet during the show." Tim played with the car, making it zoom up and down his seat. + +Suddenly, the car zoomed out of Tim's hand and onto the stage. The singers stopped singing and everyone looked at Tim. His face turned red and he felt sad. The opera was ruined because of the zooming car. Tim and his mom left the fine building and went home. Tim knew he should have listened to his mom and not played with the car during the show. +Once upon a time, in a far away country, there was an adorable cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her ball. One day, she played with her ball near the big tree. + +Kitty's friend, Bunny, came to play too. Bunny said, "Kitty, don't forget to watch your ball near the big tree!" Kitty nodded, but she was so happy that she forgot what Bunny said. + +While they played, the ball rolled into a hole under the big tree. Kitty and Bunny were sad. They tried to get the ball out, but they couldn't. They asked their friend, Bird, for help. Bird flew down and got the ball for them. + +Kitty and Bunny thanked Bird and promised to remember not to play near the big tree. From that day on, they always played in a safe place and never forgot their friend's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy frog named Fred. Fred lived by a big river. He loved to jump and play in the water all day. + +One day, Fred met a tiny bug. The bug was sad. "What's wrong?" Fred asked. The bug said, "I fell in the river and now I am wet!" Fred wanted to help. He said, "I can help you dry off. Let's go to the sun!" + +Fred used his long tongue to pinch the bug. He held the bug up to the sun. The sun was warm and bright. Soon, the bug was dry and happy. The bug said, "Thank you, Fred! You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Fred and the bug were best friends. They played by the river every day. And they were always there to help each other. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an adventurous boy who loved to play outside. He had a big, beautiful yard with a tall gate. Tim liked to run and jump in his yard, but he always wanted to see what was on the other side of the gate. + +One sunny day, Tim saw his friend, Sam, walking by the gate. Tim wanted to be with Sam and have fun together. So, he asked Sam, "Can I borrow your ladder to climb over the gate?" Sam said, "Yes, but be careful!" Tim borrowed the ladder, and with Sam's help, he climbed over the gate. + +On the other side of the gate, Tim and Sam found a wonderful park with swings and slides. They played all day, laughing and having fun. When it was time to go home, Tim climbed back over the gate with the ladder. He thanked Sam for letting him borrow the ladder and they promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his blocks. He had many blocks in different colors, but his favorite blocks were the gray ones. + +One sunny day, Tim decided to count his gray blocks. He sat on the floor and started to put the blocks in a line. Tim counted, "One, two, three, four, five!" He was very happy because he had five gray blocks. + +Tim built a tall tower with his gray blocks. His dog, Spot, came to see what Tim was doing. Spot wagged his tail and accidentally knocked down the tower. Tim laughed and started to build again. He counted his gray blocks once more and had fun playing all day long. +One sunny day, a funny cat named Tom was playing on the porch. He saw a big red ball. Tom wanted to play with the ball, so he tried to push it with his paw. + +Tom said, "Ball, let's play!" But the ball was too big for Tom to push. He tried again and again, but the ball would not move. Tom was sad. + +Then, a little girl named Sue came to the porch. Sue saw Tom trying to push the ball. She said, "Let me help you, Tom!" Sue pushed the ball, and it started to roll. Tom was happy, and they played with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big sneeze. The sneeze was so big that it made a hole in the ground. In the hole, there was a little mouse. The mouse was very jealous of the big sneeze because it could make a hole and he could not. + +One day, the mouse met a cat. The cat said, "I can help you make a hole like the big sneeze." The mouse was very happy and asked, "How can you help me?" The cat said, "You just need to sneeze like the big sneeze." + +The mouse tried to sneeze, but it was not big enough to make a hole. The cat laughed at the mouse and said, "You are too small to make a hole like the big sneeze." The mouse was sad and went back to the hole. + +The cat was not really a good friend. It wanted to eat the mouse. The mouse did not know and went back to the hole. The cat followed the mouse and ate him. The mouse should have been happy with what he had and not be jealous of the big sneeze. + +The moral value of the story is to be happy with what you have and not be jealous of others. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the mall with his mom. They walked around and saw many cheap toys. Tim yawned because he was a little tired. + +"Mom, can I have a toy?" Tim asked. His mom looked at the cheap toys and smiled. + +"Yes, you can pick one toy," she said. Tim was happy and picked a red ball. They went home and played with the new toy. + +Later, Tim's friend, Sue, came over to play. They played with the red ball and had a fun time. Sue yawned, too. It was time for her to go home. They said goodbye and Tim went to bed, happy with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little, shy cat named Lily. Lily lived in a big house with her family. She liked to hide under the desk when she was scared or when there were loud noises. + +One day, a big storm came to the town. The wind was strong, and the rain was heavy. Lily was very scared, so she ran under the desk to hide. She felt safe there, but she was still a little bit scared. + +Her best friend, a kind dog named Max, saw that Lily was scared. Max went to the desk and lay down next to Lily. He wanted to comfort her. With Max by her side, Lily felt less scared. They stayed under the desk together until the storm was over. And from that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on Max to comfort her when she was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to chew on yummy green grass. One morning, Bob woke up and saw mist outside his home. + +Bob hopped through the mist and found a big field. The field had lots of yummy grass. Bob was very happy and started to chew the grass. + +Bob chewed and chewed all day long. The mist went away, and the sun came out. Bob's tummy was full of yummy grass. He hopped back home and took a long nap, dreaming of more yummy grass to chew. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a dirty paint brush in his toy box. He wanted to paint something fun. He looked around and saw a big, red tomato in the kitchen. Tim thought it would be a great idea to paint the tomato. + +Tim started to paint the tomato with the dirty brush. He painted a happy face on it. His mom saw him and said, "Tim, what are you doing with that dirty brush and the tomato?" + +Tim said, "I'm painting a happy face on the tomato, Mom!" His mom smiled and said, "That's a fun idea, but let's clean the brush first and use paper instead of the tomato." + +So, Tim and his mom cleaned the paint brush and got some paper. Tim painted a happy face on the paper and showed it to his mom. She was very proud of him. They hung the painting on the fridge, and Tim felt happy every time he saw it. +Once upon a time, there was a fine little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his favorite toy, a small pipe. He would pick up the pipe with his mouth and run around the yard, wagging his tail. + +One sunny day, Spot was playing with his pipe when he saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with the ball too, so he put down his pipe and ran to the ball. Spot was having so much fun with the ball that he forgot about his pipe. + +Later, Spot's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to play with him. She saw the pipe and picked it up. "Spot, is this your pipe?" she asked. Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes!" Lily threw the pipe for Spot to fetch. He ran to get the pipe and brought it back to Lily. They played this game over and over, and each time, Spot would repeat the same thing: run, fetch the pipe, and bring it back to Lily. + +They played all day until the sun started to set. Spot was tired but happy. He had a great day playing with his pipe and the big red ball. As the night came, Spot and Lily went inside the house to rest, knowing that tomorrow would be another fine day to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a gifted girl who could clean very well. Lily had a special cloth that her mom gave her. She loved her cloth so much and took it everywhere she went. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her cloth. She saw a dirty bench and decided to clean it. With her gifted hands, she made the bench look new again. People at the park were happy to sit on the clean bench and thanked Lily for her help. + +When Lily went back home, her mom was so proud of her. She told Lily that she was a gifted girl who could make the world a better place with her cloth. Lily smiled and promised to always help clean things with her special cloth. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ocean. In the ocean, there lived an octopus. The octopus had eight arms and could twist them all around. It was an ordinary octopus, but it was very clever. + +One day, the octopus was swimming around when it saw a shiny object. It was a bottle with a note inside. The octopus used its arms to twist the cap off the bottle and took out the note. The note said there was a treasure hidden on the other side of the ocean. + +The octopus was very excited and decided to go on an adventure to find the treasure. It twisted and turned its arms as it swam through the ocean. After a long journey, the octopus found the treasure. It was a chest full of gold and jewels! The octopus was so happy and decided to share the treasure with all its friends in the ocean. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with many other bees. One day, Buzz wanted to paint the hive with pretty colors. Buzz asked his friend, Buzzy, to help him paint the hive. + +Buzzy said, "I don't think that's a good idea, Buzz. The queen bee won't like it." + +Buzz replied, "But I want to make the hive look pretty. I think it will be successful." + +Buzzy thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, let's do it. But we have to be quick before the queen bee finds out." + +Buzz and Buzzy painted the hive with bright colors. It looked beautiful! But when the queen bee saw it, she was very angry. She said, "Bees don't paint hives! You should be collecting pollen!" + +Buzz and Buzzy felt bad for disobeying the queen bee. They apologized and promised to collect more pollen. In the end, they learned that it's important to listen to their queen and work together to be successful. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who worked at a big store. He had many friends who worked with him. They were all very nice and always helped each other. The man was very reliable and everyone trusted him. + +One day, the man had to put all the staff in the store away. He worked very hard and made sure everything was in the right place. But then, something bad happened. The man slipped and fell down. He hurt himself very badly and couldn't get up. + +His friends came to help him, but they were too late. The man had hurt himself too badly and he couldn't be saved. His friends were very sad and missed him very much. They knew they had lost a good friend who was always reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, while she was running around, she stubbed her toe on a rock. It hurt and her toe turned red. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked what happened. Lily showed her the red toe and her mom gave her a hug. She said that it would feel better soon and that they would finish playing outside later. + +After a while, Lily's toe stopped hurting and they went back outside to play. They picked more flowers and ran around until it was time to go inside for dinner. Lily was happy that her toe was feeling better and that they got to finish playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a big cabin in the woods. It had a red roof and a green door. Inside, there lived a family of bears. Mama bear was very patient with her cubs. She taught them how to hunt for food and how to be kind to others. + +One day, a bad wolf came to the cabin. He wanted to eat the bears for dinner. The mama bear tried to talk to the wolf, but he was mean and slapped her. The cubs were scared and hid under the bed. + +The wolf ate the mama bear and the cubs were left all alone in the cabin. They missed their mama very much and wished she was there to protect them. From that day on, they were always careful when strangers came to their cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a happy man named Jack. He loved to walk in the light and play with his dog. One day, Jack saw a sad little girl weeping on the sidewalk. + +"Hello there," said Jack. "Why are you weeping?" + +"I lost my teddy bear," said the little girl. + +"Don't worry," said Jack. "I'll help you find it." + +So, Jack and the little girl searched high and low for the teddy bear. They looked under bushes, behind trees, and even in the pond. Suddenly, the little girl saw something in the light. + +"Look! There's my teddy bear!" she exclaimed. + +Jack smiled and said, "I'm glad we found your teddy bear. Now, let's go home." + +From that day on, the little girl and Jack became good friends. They walked in the light together and played with their dogs. And whenever the little girl felt sad, Jack would always be there to help her stop weeping. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while walking near a pond, he saw a big alligator swimming in the water. Timmy thought the alligator looked scary, but he wanted to get a closer look. + +As Timmy got closer to the alligator, he noticed that it wasn't moving. He thought the alligator might be sick, so he decided to try and help. Timmy sat patiently by the pond, waiting for the alligator to move. + +After a while, the alligator suddenly jumped out of the water and bit Timmy! Timmy was hurt and scared, but he realized that he shouldn't have gotten too close to the alligator. He thought about how important it is to be careful around wild animals and to always listen to grown-ups. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to think before you act and to be careful around things that might be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a funny bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny's mommy went to the store to buy him a velvet blanket. The blanket was soft and cozy, and Benny loved it very much. + +Benny's mommy always provided him with everything he needed, like carrots and water. But Benny's favorite thing was his velvet blanket. He would snuggle up in it and fall asleep, dreaming of carrots and adventures in the grass. + +One day, Benny's bunny friends came over to play. They saw Benny's velvet blanket and wanted one too! Benny's mommy went back to the store and bought enough velvet for all of Benny's friends. Now, they all had cozy blankets to snuggle up in and dream their bunny dreams. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but his mom always told him to be careful because there were big dogs in the neighborhood. + +One day, Timmy was walking down the street when he saw a big, dirty dog. The dog started to run towards him, but Timmy remembered what his mom said and he resisted the urge to run away. Instead, he stood still and held out his hand for the dog to sniff. + +To Timmy's surprise, the dog was friendly and licked his hand. "Good boy," Timmy said as he petted the dog's head. "You have a lot of power, but you're a good dog." + +From that day on, Timmy and the dog became best friends. They would play together in the park and go on adventures. Timmy learned that sometimes, things that seem scary can actually be good if you resist your fear and give them a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his garden. He had a small plant that he watered every day. Timmy wanted it to grow big and tall like the trees he saw in the park. + +One day, Timmy's plant started to grow! It was getting bigger and bigger every day. Timmy was so happy that he started to dance around it. "Look, Mommy! My plant is growing!" he shouted. + +But one day, a big storm came and it made Timmy's plant sad. It was gloomy and it didn't want to grow anymore. "Don't worry, little plant," Timmy said. "I will fight the storm for you!" And so Timmy put on his raincoat and went outside to fight the storm. + +After the storm passed, the sun came out and Timmy's plant started to grow again. "Thank you for fighting for me, Timmy," the plant said. "Now I can grow big and strong like the trees in the park!" Timmy smiled and hugged his plant. He was happy that he could help his little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite cartoons on TV, but one day the cable stopped working. Her dad tried to fix it, but it was too hard. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her grandma came to visit and saw that Lily was upset. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about the cable. + +Grandma knew just what to do. She went to the store and bought a new cable. When she came back, she fixed the TV and Lily was so happy! She thanked her grandma and they watched cartoons together. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pete. Pete loved to waddle around and play with his penguin friends. One day, Pete saw a big, colorful truck driving down the street. It was carrying lots of boxes and crates. Pete wondered where the truck was going. + +The next day, Pete decided to follow the colorful truck. He waddled behind it for a long time until they finally arrived at a big park. The park was filled with lots of people and animals. Pete saw elephants, giraffes, and even a lion! + +Pete was so happy to be in the park, but he was also very tired from all the walking. He found a nice spot in the shade and took a nap. When he woke up, he saw something amazing. The colorful truck had opened its crates and out came lots of colorful toys for all the animals to play with! Pete was so excited and he played with all the toys until the sun went down. From that day on, Pete loved going to the park to play with his new friends and their colorful toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, her favorite toy broke. It was a big, red truck that she loved to push around. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her aunt came to visit. She saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken truck and her aunt said, "Don't worry, I can repair it for you!" + +Lily was so happy! Her aunt took the truck and fixed it with some glue and tape. It was as good as new! Lily was healthy again and played with her truck all day long. She was so grateful to her aunt for helping her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play in the snow. She saw a snowman and said, "Hi there! You look so clear and pretty." The snowman replied, "Thank you, Lily. I am happy to see you too." + +Lily decided to make a snow angel and lay down on the ground. She said, "I will stay here for a while, it's so cozy." Suddenly, she felt very cold and said, "Brrr, I am starting to freeze!" + +The snowman laughed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will warm you up with a big hug." And so, the snowman gave Lily a big, warm hug and they both laughed and played in the snow together. +Once upon a time, there was a wild lion. He lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, the lion got thirsty and went to the river to drink water. But the river was empty, and the lion was sad. + +Then, he had an idea. He went to a nearby pond and used his paw to fill it with water. The lion drank the water and felt happy again. He also heard some music coming from a radio nearby. The lion liked the music and started dancing to it. + +Soon, all the other animals in the jungle heard the music and came to see what was happening. They saw the lion dancing and heard the radio playing. They also saw the pond filled with water. They were happy too and started dancing with the lion. From that day on, the jungle was filled with music and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park when they saw a puppy. The puppy was lost and didn't know where to go. + +Lily's friend said, "The puppy doesn't belong to anyone. We should help him find his home." + +Lily said, "Yes, we should help him. It's not good to be lost." + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the puppy's home. Suddenly, the weather changed and it started to rain. + +Lily said, "It's not cool to be outside in the rain. Let's take the puppy to my house." + +They took the puppy to Lily's house and gave him some food and water. After a while, they found the puppy's owner and returned him to his home. The puppy was so happy to be back with his family. + +Lily's friend said, "Good job, Lily. You helped the puppy find his home." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it feels good to help others." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her garden. She had many flowers and plants that she took care of every day. One day, her mommy told her that they needed to work on the garden to make it even prettier. Lily was excited to help. + +They started working in the garden, but it was hard work. Lily got tired and wanted to go inside. Her mommy said, "Be patient, Lily. We need to finish the work first." They kept working and soon the garden looked beautiful. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They ran around the garden and accidentally knocked over one of the flower pots. Lily got upset and said, "Why did you do that? We worked so hard on the garden!" Her friend said sorry and helped her fix the pot. Lily realized that sometimes accidents happen, but it's important to be patient and fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play outside in the rain. One day, Benny saw a big puddle on the ground. He jumped in the puddle and splashed water everywhere. It was so much fun! + +After playing in the puddle, Benny saw a butterfly. The butterfly was hurt and couldn't fly. Benny felt sad for the butterfly. He picked up the butterfly and held it gently in his hands. Benny was a compassionate bunny. + +Suddenly, Benny started to spin around in circles. The butterfly started to fly again! Benny was so happy that he could help the butterfly. From that day on, Benny knew that it was important to be kind and compassionate to all creatures, big and small. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. Timmy had so much fun! + +After a while, they decided to play a game of soccer on the pitch. Timmy didn't know how to play very well, but he tried his best. He kicked the ball and ran after it. He even scored a goal! + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his friends realized they were lost. They didn't know how to get back home. They were in an unknown place. But then, they saw a kind lady who helped them find their way back home. Timmy was so happy to be back with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily! Your house is so big and pretty," said Timmy. + +"Thank you! I love my house. It's always so cheerful," replied Lily. + +The two friends played together in Lily's room. They built a tower with blocks and pretended to be superheroes. Suddenly, Lily's mom called them for a snack. + +"Come on, kids! Let's have some cookies and milk," said Lily's mom. + +The children happily ran to the kitchen and sat down at the table. They ate their cookies and drank their milk, feeling very full and content. + +"I love being at your house, Lily. It's always so much fun!" said Timmy. + +"I'm glad you like it here. You can come over anytime you want," replied Lily. + +And from that day on, Timmy visited Lily's cheerful house often, and they always had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her colorful crayons. One night, she went to sleep and had a dream. In her dream, she was running in a big race. She wanted to win so she ran very fast. + +When she woke up, she remembered her dream and felt happy. She decided to draw a picture of herself running in the race with a big colorful trophy in her hand. She showed her picture to her mom and said, "I had a dream that I won a race!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great dream, Lily. Keep dreaming big!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to lay some eggs, but she didn't have a good place to do it. She looked and looked until she found a big tree with a hole. She went inside the hole and laid her eggs there. + +One day, the bird saw a shiny thing on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was a pretty ring. She thought it was expensive, but she didn't know what that meant. She put the ring in her nest and went to look for food. + +When the bird came back, she saw that her babies had eaten some poison. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. She saw the ring and thought it might help. She picked it up and put it near her babies. The ring had magic powers and it made the babies feel better. They were all happy and healthy again. The bird was very grateful and kept the ring in her nest forever. +Once upon a time, there was a thin child named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted something to eat. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can we go to the store to get some food?" + +His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go to the store." + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw a big box of cookies. He said, "Mommy, can we get those cookies?" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. We need to get healthy food." + +Timmy was sad, but he understood. They got some fruits and vegetables instead. When they got home, Timmy helped his mom put the food away in the fridge and the pantry. He felt proud that he was a big helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice every day. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw an elderly woman sitting on a bench. + +Lily said, "Hi! Do you want some juice?" + +The elderly woman smiled and said, "Thank you, dear. I recognize you from the playground. You are very kind." + +Lily felt happy that the woman recognized her. She gave the woman some juice and they started talking. They talked about their favorite colors and animals. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home. The woman said goodbye to Lily and thanked her for the juice. Lily felt proud that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly every day. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met a boy named Jack. Jack was very fierce, but Lily was not afraid. + +They played together and became friends. Jack asked Lily, "Will you marry me?" Lily did not understand what "marry" meant, but she said yes anyway. They continued to play together every day. + +One day, Jack brought a big jar of jelly to the park. Lily was so happy because she loved jelly. But Jack said, "I will only give you the jelly if you marry me." Lily remembered the word "marry" and realized what it meant. She said no and ran away. + +From then on, Lily played with other friends in the park and never saw Jack again. She learned that sometimes people can be fierce and not very nice, but it's important to stand up for yourself and say no when something doesn't feel right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved sunflowers. She would always go to the garden to see the big yellow flowers. One day, Lily saw a sunflower that was bigger than all the others. She was so excited to see it and wanted to pick it, but her mommy told her not to. + +Lily tried to resist the temptation to pick the sunflower, but she couldn't help it. She picked it and took it home. She put it in a vase and admired it for a while, but then something bad happened. The sunflower started to wilt and droop. Lily's mommy explained that the sunflower needed to stay in the garden to get the sun and water it needed to live. + +Lily felt very sad and guilty for picking the sunflower. She learned that sometimes it's better to resist doing something that seems exciting in the moment, because it can have bad consequences in the end. From that day on, Lily always admired the sunflowers in the garden and never picked them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. His mommy always told him to wash his hands before dinner. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help with the laundry. Timmy was excited to help and put all the clothes in the washing machine. He added some soap and pressed the buttons. + +But, Timmy forgot to check his pockets and left a toy car in there. When the laundry was finished, his mommy found the toy car and it had made a deep hole in all the clothes. Timmy's mommy was very upset and had to throw all the laundry away. + +Timmy felt so bad and promised to always check his pockets before doing laundry. From that day on, Timmy helped his mommy with the laundry and made sure to wash his hands before dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she was playing with her ball when she saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy looked sad and Lily asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "I lost my toy truck and my mom is mad at me." + +Lily felt bad for Timmy and wanted to help him. She urged him to come look for the truck with her. They searched all over the playground, but they couldn't find it. Timmy started to cry and Lily felt really bad. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She asked Timmy to kneel down with her and they both closed their eyes. They made a wish to find the toy truck. When they opened their eyes, the truck was right in front of them! Timmy was so happy and hugged Lily. "Thank you for helping me find my truck," he said. + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, friends help each other." And they both went back to playing with their toys, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to take photos. One day, they went to the park to take some pictures. The little girl was scared of the big slide, but her brother helped her climb up. When they got to the top, they both laughed and went down the slide together. Their mom took a photo of them and it was a very nice picture. They all looked at the photo and laughed again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big cobweb in a corner. She didn't like it because it looked scary. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a cobweb in the garden. It's scary." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, I'll clean it up. But first, let's have some hot chocolate to warm ourselves up. It's so bitter outside." + +Lily and her mommy went inside and had some hot chocolate. While they were drinking, her mommy urged Lily to tell her more about her day. Lily told her mommy all about her adventures in the garden. After they finished their hot chocolate, they went back outside and the cobweb was gone. Lily was happy and thanked her mommy for cleaning it up. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max liked to play with his toys and run around in the grass. One day, Max's mommy took him to a big building called a lab. + +Inside the lab, Max saw lots of machines and people in white coats. Max's mommy explained that they were trying to separate some things to make medicine for sick people. Max didn't understand what that meant, but he was curious. + +As they walked around the lab, Max noticed a weak little mouse in a cage. Max felt sad for the mouse and wanted to help. So, Max's mommy asked the people in white coats if they could separate the mouse from the cage and set it free outside. They were happy to help and Max felt happy too. + +From that day on, Max knew that sometimes things needed to be separated to help others. And he never forgot about the little mouse he helped set free. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play all day and never wanted to go to bed. One night, his mom told him it was time to sleep and put on his favorite suit pajamas. Timmy was not happy and started to cry. + +As he lay in bed, he started to yawn and realized he was really tired. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. The next morning, Timmy woke up feeling happy and rested. He realized that going to bed early was important so he could have energy to play the next day. + +Timmy said sorry to his mom for crying and not wanting to go to bed. From that day on, he made sure to go to bed early so he could have fun and play all day. The moral of the story is that getting enough sleep is important so we can have fun and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy loved to crawl around and explore his world. One day, he saw a big building with lots of books inside. It was a library. Andy was curious and wanted to go inside. + +When he got inside the library, he saw a very serious-looking librarian. The librarian told Andy that he needed to be quiet in the library so that people could read their books. Andy felt bad for being too loud and promised to be quiet from then on. + +As Andy crawled around the library, he saw many books about different things. He realized that reading was important and helped him learn new things. From that day on, Andy made sure to always be quiet in the library and read as many books as he could. He learned that being quiet and respectful can help you learn and grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to start a game of hide and seek. + +Lily hid behind a big tree, but she got stuck! She couldn't move her leg and started to cry. Her friend Timmy heard her cries and came to rescue her. He pulled her leg gently and Lily was free again. + +"Thank you, Timmy! You are so helpful," said Lily. + +Timmy smiled and replied, "That's what friends are for. Let's continue playing!" + +Lily was happy and they continued to play together. She knew that Timmy would always be there to help her whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but his room was always a big mess. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, we need to organize your toys. Let's do it together!" + +Timmy and his mom started to organize his toys. They put all the cars in one box and all the blocks in another box. Timmy was so happy to see his toys organized. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the bus stop to go to the park. They got on the bus and sat down. Timmy's mom said, "We're lucky we got on this bus. It's going straight to the park!" + +When they got off the bus, Timmy saw his friend Johnny. Johnny's toys were all over the place. Timmy said, "Johnny, let's organize your toys like we did mine!" + +Johnny and Timmy started to organize Johnny's toys. They put all the balls in one box and all the dolls in another box. Johnny was so happy to see his toys organized. + +Timmy learned that organizing his toys made him happy and he wanted to help his friends be happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking pictures with her camera. One day, she took a photo of a beautiful flower in her garden. She wanted to send it to her grandma, who lived far away. + +Lily asked her mommy to help her send the photo. Her mommy said they needed to use the computer to send it. Lily was excited to see how they would do it. Her mommy typed in grandma's email address and attached the photo. Then, she clicked "send." + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called to say she got the photo. She loved it so much that she printed it out and put it on her fridge. Lily was happy that her grandma liked the photo, even though it was from an unknown photographer. From that day on, Lily knew she wanted to take more pictures and send them to her loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but one day he got a flat tire. He didn't know how to fix it, so he asked his friend Billy for help. + +Billy said, "I can help you fix your tire, but first we need to spread out all the tools." + +Timmy and Billy worked together and fixed the tire. Timmy was very happy and thanked Billy for his help. + +Later that day, Timmy called his sister stupid because she couldn't do something he thought was easy. Billy reminded Timmy that it's not nice to call people names and that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Timmy apologized to his sister and learned that it's important to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear skirts because they twirled when she spun around. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to choose a new skirt. There were many different colors and patterns to pick from, but Lily finally found the perfect one. It was pink and had flowers on it. When she got home, Lily couldn't wait to open the package and try on her new skirt. It fit perfectly and she twirled around the room, feeling very happy. From that day on, Lily wore her new skirt everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy food. One day, Lily's friend, Max, came over to play. Max was not being very nice to Lily. He kept teasing her and making her sad. + +Lily's mom noticed that something was wrong and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom about Max teasing her. Her mom was very thoughtful and told her that it's not nice to tease other people. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made some delicious food for them to eat. She put some pepper on the food to make it taste better. Lily tried the food and loved it. She realized that just like how the pepper made the food taste better, being kind to others can make their day better too. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to others and never tease them. She learned that being a good friend is the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she couldn't find her favorite toy, a teddy bear. She searched everywhere in her room, but couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad because she loved her teddy bear so much. She decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom said she would help her search for the teddy bear. They looked in the closet, under the bed, and behind the curtains. Finally, they found the teddy bear under the pillow on the bed. Lily was so happy, it was amazing! + +Later that day, Lily's mom received a message on her phone. It was from Lily's grandma, who lived far away. The message said that she missed Lily very much and wanted to see her soon. Lily's mom showed her the message and Lily was very happy. She couldn't wait to see her grandma again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the wild. He was very strong and brave. One day, he decided to go on a trip to a different country. He walked for many days until he reached the new country. There, he met many new animals and made many new friends. But after some time, he started to feel homesick and wanted to return to his own country. So, he said goodbye to his friends and started walking back. It was a long journey, but he finally reached his own country and was very happy to be back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that belonged to her since she was a baby. She loved her teddy bear very much because it always made her feel safe and happy. + +One day, Lily heard an ugly voice outside her window. She got scared and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She didn't want to go outside because she was afraid of the ugly voice. + +But then, Lily realized that the voice belonged to her neighbor's cat who was just meowing loudly. She felt silly for being scared, so she went outside to play with her friends and her teddy bear. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can seem scary, but they're not always as bad as they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had a very pretty voice and loved to sing all day long. One day, the birdie hurt its shoulder while flying around. It felt very sad and couldn't sing anymore. + +The birdie's friends came to visit and saw that it was hurt. They wanted to help the birdie feel better. One of the friends had a charming idea. They brought a big leaf and put it on the birdie's shoulder. The leaf made the birdie feel better and it could sing again! + +From that day on, the birdie made sure to be careful while flying. It didn't want to hurt its shoulder again. But it still sang every day and its friends loved to listen to its beautiful voice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, she saw a seal swimming in the water. It was so cute! + +Lily's brother, Max, dared her to go touch the seal. She was scared because she thought it might bite her. But she didn't want to be a chicken, so she walked up to the seal slowly. + +To her surprise, the seal didn't seem to mind her being there. It just swam around her and made funny noises. Lily was so happy she didn't listen to Max's terrible jokes for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she found a pale flower and picked it up to smell it. She thought it smelled nice and decided to gather more flowers. + +Lily walked around the garden and found many different flowers. She picked them all up and put them in a basket. She was very happy with her collection of flowers. + +When Lily went back inside, she saw a picture on the wall. It was a picture of a garden with many different flowers. Lily thought it looked very pretty and decided to hang her own picture of flowers next to it. + +Lily's mom helped her put the picture up on the wall. When they were finished, Lily looked at the picture and smiled. She was happy that she could gather her own flowers and make her own picture just like the one on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, he went to the park to play with his friend, Billy. + +"Hi Billy! Do you want to run with me?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I do!" Billy replied. + +They ran and ran until they were tired. Timmy sat down on a bench and noticed a black dog running towards them. The dog had a zero-shaped tag on its collar. + +"Look Billy, a dog!" Timmy said. + +The dog ran up to them and licked their faces. Timmy and Billy laughed and played with the dog until it was time to go home. Timmy was happy that he got to run and play with his friend and a new furry friend too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it rained. One day, Lily's mom gave her a colorful umbrella to use when it rained. Lily was so happy! + +Lily went outside to play with her umbrella. She saw her friend Billy outside too. Billy didn't have an umbrella. Lily said, "Billy, you need an umbrella too. Let's sort through my toys and find one for you." + +They looked through all of Lily's toys and finally found a small umbrella. It wasn't as colorful as Lily's, but Billy was still happy. They went outside to play in the rain together under their umbrellas. Lily said, "I love my colorful umbrella. It keeps me dry and happy." Billy said, "I love my umbrella too. Thank you for helping me find one." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big cup of water to drink. Lily drank it all up and then went to play some more. + +After a while, Lily's mommy noticed a bad smell. She looked around and saw that Lily had accidentally leaked on the floor. "Oh no, Lily! You need to tell me when you need to go potty," said her mommy. + +Lily felt embarrassed and sad. "I'm sorry, mommy. I didn't mean to," she said. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Let's clean it up and then you can take a nap. Remember, it's important to tell me when you need to go potty so this doesn't happen again." + +Lily learned that it's always better to tell someone when you need help or when something is wrong. She took a nap and when she woke up, she felt much better. From then on, she always told her mommy when she needed to go potty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Max. Max had four wheels that helped him drive around. Max loved to go on adventures and explore new places. + +One day, Max saw a busy park and wanted to enter it to play. Max drove around the park looking for a place to park. He found a spot near the swings and quickly parked. + +Max had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. He even made some new friends. When it was time to go home, Max was tired but happy. He couldn't wait to come back and play again in the busy park. +Once upon a time, there was a big squash. It was very round and orange. One day, a bossy rabbit came along and wanted to eat the squash. But a brave mouse wanted to save the squash. The rabbit and the mouse started to fight over the squash. The mouse won and the squash was safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Timmy. Timmy always listened to his mom and dad. He was very obedient. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to send a toy to his little sister on the other side of the room. Timmy did not want to go, so he sent the toy with his dad. His dad was happy that Timmy was so obedient. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat who lived in a cozy house with his owner. One day, the owner bought a beautiful vase and put it on the table. The lazy cat was curious about the vase and wanted to touch it, but the owner said, "No, no, don't touch the vase. It's delicate." + +The cat felt an urge to touch the vase, so he waited until the owner was not looking and went to the table. He put his paw on the vase and accidentally knocked it over. The vase fell and broke into many pieces. The owner saw what happened and said, "Oh no! Look what you've done, cat!" + +The cat felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, owner. I didn't mean to break the vase. I just felt an urge to touch it." The owner forgave the cat and said, "It's okay, cat. Let's clean up the mess together." From that day on, the cat learned to control his urges and never broke anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved his wife very much. They lived in a big house with a garden full of flowers. One day, the man went to work and his wife stayed at home. She was very serious because she had a headache. + +The man came back from work and tried to show his wife how much he loved her. He brought her flowers and made her tea, but she still had a headache. The man was worried and asked if he could do anything else to help her. His wife said no and went to bed early. + +The next morning, the man woke up and found his wife had passed away in her sleep. He was very sad and missed her very much. He wished he could have done more to help her. The man learned that sometimes, even when we try to show our love, things can still end badly. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with many people. One day, the leader of the nation got very angry because someone took his seat. He looked for his seat everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He asked his friends and family to help him look for it, but they couldn't find it either. + +Then, a little boy came up to the leader and said, "I saw your seat in the park. Someone was sitting on it." The leader was very happy and thanked the little boy. He went to the park and found his seat. He was very happy to sit on it again. + +From that day on, the leader made sure to keep his seat safe so that no one could take it again. And the little boy became a hero in the nation because he helped the leader find his seat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making some yummy cookies and she asked Lily to grab a teaspoon from the drawer. Lily found the spoon and gave it to her mommy. + +As her mommy was mixing the cookie dough, Lily noticed an ordinary fly buzzing around the kitchen. She wanted to catch it, so she used the teaspoon to gently scoop it up. She showed it to her mommy and they both looked at it for a moment before letting it go outside. + +Lily felt proud that she helped her mommy and caught a fly with an ordinary teaspoon. From that day on, she always made sure to grab the right utensils when helping in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lucky. Lucky had soft white wool that kept him warm in the cold fields. One day, Lucky met a friendly farmer who wanted to give him a special job. "Lucky, I need your help to carry this sack of hay to the barn," said the farmer. Lucky was happy to help and carried the heavy sack with his strong legs. + +As they walked, Lucky saw a group of mischievous foxes lurking in the bushes. "Watch out, Lucky!" warned the farmer. "Those foxes might try to steal our sack of hay." Lucky was scared but he knew he had to protect the sack. Suddenly, the foxes jumped out and tried to grab the sack. Lucky used his quick reflexes to dodge them and kicked them away with his strong hooves. + +Finally, they arrived at the barn and the farmer was very pleased with Lucky's bravery. "You are a true hero, Lucky!" said the farmer, patting him on the head. Lucky felt proud and happy to have helped. From that day on, Lucky knew that he was not just a lucky lamb with soft wool, but also a brave protector of the farmer's sacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a lizard on the ground. It was green and had a long tail. The lizard looked at her and Lily said, "Hello little lizard, you are so cute and sweet!" + +The lizard started to tremble and Lily felt bad. She asked, "Why are you trembling?" The lizard said, "I am scared of you." Lily said, "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you. I just want to be your friend." + +The lizard stopped trembling and Lily picked it up gently. She held it in her hand and said, "You are my new friend. Let's play together!" The lizard was happy and they played together all day long. From that day on, the lizard came to visit Lily every day and they had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her boat with her dad. One day, while they were sailing, a big wave came and tipped their boat over. Lily was scared and cried for help. + +Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. I trust you to be brave and hold onto this rope. I will swim to shore and get help." Lily held onto the rope tightly and waited for her dad to come back. + +After a while, Lily saw a kind man walking along the beach. He asked her what happened and she told him about the wave. The man was compassionate and offered to help. He got into his boat and sailed with Lily to find her dad. + +When they found him, Lily's dad was so happy to see them. He thanked the man for his kindness and said, "I trust you to be a good friend to Lily." From that day on, Lily and the man became good friends and they sailed together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a soft teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was running in the park with Teddy when she fell down and hurt her knee. "Ouch! My knee hurts," cried Lily. Teddy asked, "Do you want me to rub your knee?" Lily nodded her head and Teddy rubbed her knee gently. "Thank you, Teddy. You make it feel better," said Lily with a smile. From that day on, whenever Lily fell down, Teddy would run to her and rub her knee to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up the house. Lily didn't want to clean, but she knew it was important to help her mom. + +As she was cleaning, Lily saw an ashtray on the table. She didn't know what it was, but it looked interesting. She asked her mom if she could grab it and take a closer look. Her mom said no and told her it was not a toy. + +Lily continued to clean and soon her mom noticed how brilliant and helpful she was being. She gave Lily a big hug and thanked her for being such a good helper. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom clean and be a brilliant helper. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle and liked to roar very loud. One day, he got lost and ended up in a kitchen. The lion saw many interesting things in the kitchen, like pots and pans and food. + +The lion was very hungry, so he started to look for something to eat. He found some bananas and ate them all up. Then he saw a cake on the counter. It looked very interesting, so he took a bite. It was so yummy that he ate the whole cake! + +After eating, the lion was very tired. He lay down on the kitchen floor and fell asleep. When the people who lived in the house came home, they saw the lion sleeping in their kitchen. They were scared at first, but then they saw that the lion was just tired and hungry. They gave him some more food and the lion was happy. From that day on, the lion visited the kitchen every now and then to have some yummy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who loved to run and play. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to give Max a bath because he was very dirty. Lily didn't want to do it because she was afraid of getting wet. + +When Lily finally decided to give Max a bath, she used a special shampoo to make him clean. Max didn't like it very much and he started to bark loudly. Lily's mom came to see what was happening and saw that Max was embarrassed because he was wet and covered in bubbles. + +After the bath, Max was very clean and smelled nice. Lily was happy that she had helped her dog and Max was happy to be clean again. From that day on, Lily made sure to give Max a bath regularly so he would always be clean and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they felt a cool breeze. Timmy's friend, Billy, said "I think it's the new season, let's go see!" They ran to the park and saw the leaves changing colors. Timmy paused for a moment to take it all in. He loved the cool air and the pretty colors. Timmy and his friends played in the leaves all day and had so much fun. When it got dark, they went home and Timmy went to bed dreaming about the cool season and all the fun he would have with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and talk on his phone. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a puzzle to complete. + +Timmy worked hard on the puzzle, putting all the pieces together one by one. Finally, he completed the puzzle and felt very proud of himself. + +Later that day, Timmy's daddy came home and showed him a picture of a famous singer on his phone. Timmy was so excited to see the singer and asked his daddy if he could be famous too one day. + +Daddy smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy! If you work hard and complete your goals, you can be anything you want to be." Timmy felt inspired and went back to playing with his toys, dreaming of all the things he could be when he grows up. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a unique brown fur and a fluffy tail. One day, Fluffy's friend, a little bird named Tweet, came to visit. While they were playing, Fluffy felt a tickle in his nose and sneezed really loud. + +As Fluffy sneezed, one of his teeth fell out. Tweet saw it and said, "Oh no, Fluffy! You lost your tooth!" Fluffy was sad because he didn't want to lose any more teeth. But Tweet said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. Losing teeth is normal for bunnies. They will grow back soon." + +Fluffy felt much better after hearing that. He and Tweet continued to play and have fun together. From that day on, Fluffy made sure to take good care of his teeth so they would stay strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a prune to eat. Timmy didn't like the prune very much, but he knew it was good for him. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play with his friend Billy. Billy had a cool toy that Timmy didn't have. Timmy felt jealous and wanted to get the toy for himself. But he knew it wasn't nice to take things that didn't belong to him. + +Instead, Timmy asked Billy if they could play with the toy together. Billy said yes and they had lots of fun playing together. Timmy learned that sharing is better than being jealous and trying to get things all for himself. +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 wanted to build a tower with her blocks, but she couldn't find them. She looked everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mommy told her that they were in the lumber room, but when they got there, they saw that the blocks were all mixed up with other toys. Lily wanted to play with her blocks, but she couldn't because they were all spoiled with other toys. + +Lily's mommy helped her sort the toys, and they put the blocks in a special place where they wouldn't get spoiled again. Lily was happy to have her blocks back and she built the tallest tower she had ever made. From that day on, Lily always made sure to put her toys away in the right place, so they wouldn't get spoiled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She felt miserable and didn't want to do anything. + +Lily's mom tried to speak to her and explain why it was important to clean up, but Lily didn't listen. Finally, Lily's mom had an idea. She gave Lily a roll of tape and told her they could make a fun game out of cleaning up. Lily was intrigued and asked how. + +Her mom explained that they could tape different toys to different parts of the room and then try to find them all. Lily loved the idea and they started playing. As they taped toys to the walls, Lily started to speak more and more, telling her mom which toys she wanted to tape up next. + +In the end, they found all the toys and Lily was so happy. She realized that cleaning up wasn't so bad after all, especially when you made it into a fun game. From then on, Lily was always excited to clean up her toys and play with tape. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a friend named Max who always made him happy. Max was a healthy dog who loved to play fetch. One day, Tim and Max went to the park to play. Suddenly, a butterfly appeared and Max started chasing it. Tim laughed and cheered for Max. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal friend. He loved to play with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily took Max to the park. They played fetch with a ball. Suddenly, Max saw a puddle and ran towards it. He splashed in the water and got all wet. Lily laughed and said, "Max, you're such a silly dog!" + +As they walked further, they saw a skeleton decoration for Halloween. Lily asked Max, "Do you see that skeleton over there?" Max barked and wagged his tail. He didn't seem scared at all. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily said, "Max, let's go home now." Max barked happily and followed her. They walked back, with Max still wet from splashing in the puddle. When they got home, Lily gave Max a bath and dried him off. Max was tired from all the playing and soon fell asleep, dreaming of splashing in puddles and chasing skeletons. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he saw a pale witch. The witch had a big nose and a pointy hat. Timmy was scared and ran away. + +He met his friend Billy and told him about the witch. Billy said, "Let's drive away from the witch in my toy car!" They got in the car and drove away. Timmy felt safe with his friend and said, "Thank you for driving me away from the witch, Billy." + +Billy replied, "No problem, Timmy. We'll always be friends and protect each other from scary witches." From that day on, Timmy and Billy were always together, driving around and having fun. They never saw the witch again, but they knew they could handle anything as long as they were together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day, playing with her toys and eating snacks. Suddenly, she heard her mommy calling her. + +"Come here, Lily! I have a surprise for you," said her mommy. + +Lily ran to her mommy and saw a beautiful heart-shaped balloon. She was so happy and asked her mommy, "Can you tie the balloon to my wrist, please?" + +Her mommy smiled and tied the balloon to her wrist. Lily jumped up and down, feeling excited. + +"Thank you, mommy! I love my balloon," said Lily. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. I love you," said her mommy, giving her a big hug. + +Lily hugged her mommy back and felt her heart fill with joy. It was an ordinary day, but it became special because of her mommy's surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blue ball. One day, he threw the ball too hard and it got stuck in a tree. Timmy tried to jump to get it, but he couldn't reach. He heard a noise and looked up to see a bird trying to hang onto the branch. Timmy thought the bird might help him get his ball, so he asked the bird for help. The bird flew up and knocked the ball down with its beak. Timmy was so happy he hugged the bird and thanked it for its help. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some carrots. He found a big, dark carrot. + +Benny said, "This carrot is too big for me. Can you help me, Mr. Squirrel?" + +Mr. Squirrel said, "Sure, I can help you. Let me settle this carrot for you." + +Mr. Squirrel helped Benny to settle the big, dark carrot. Benny was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Squirrel. You are my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it rained. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a large umbrella to keep her dry. Lily was so happy and she twirled around with her umbrella. + +As she walked, she saw a puddle and jumped in it. Her mommy told her not to jump in puddles because she could get wet, but Lily didn't listen. She jumped in the puddle again and again. Her mommy had to repeat herself many times before Lily stopped jumping in the puddle. + +Finally, Lily and her mommy went inside to dry off. Lily hugged her umbrella and said she loved it. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mommy and never jumped in puddles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her dog named Poppy. Poppy was a funny dog that always made Lily laugh. + +One day, Lily and Poppy were playing fetch when Poppy ran too far and got lost. Lily looked everywhere for Poppy, but she couldn't find him. She started to cry and asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy tried to help by calling Poppy's name, but he didn't come back. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and went to see what it was. It was a car accident and Poppy was hit by a car. + +Lily was heartbroken and cried for days. She learned that sometimes bad things happen and we can't always get the help we need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max was a good dog and always followed Timmy wherever he went. One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. + +At the park, Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Max was a loyal dog and stayed at the bottom of the tree to watch Timmy climb. Timmy climbed higher and higher until he reached the top of the tree. From up there, he could see all the shapes of the buildings in the city. + +After a while, Timmy climbed back down the tree and saw that Max was still waiting for him. Timmy was happy to have a loyal friend like Max. They went home together, and Timmy fell asleep dreaming about all the shapes he saw from the top of the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy and always wanted more. One day, Timmy went to the store and bought a big bag of candy. + +As he was walking home, he saw a tired old man sitting on the sidewalk. The man asked Timmy if he could have some candy. Timmy said no and kept walking. + +Later that day, Timmy's tummy hurt from eating too much candy. He went to bed feeling sick. In the middle of the night, he woke up and felt even worse. He tried to get up, but he was too tired. He tried to throw the candy away, but it was too late. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to share with others, even if it means giving away something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rug that she loved to play on every day. One day, her mom made a delicious cake and she wanted to share it with her friend, Timmy. + +Lily went outside to find Timmy and saw him playing on her rug. She said, "Hi Timmy, this is my favorite rug. Do you recognize it?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I remember playing on it with you before. It's very soft and cozy." + +Lily then asked Timmy if he wanted to try some of her mom's delicious cake. Timmy's eyes lit up and he said, "Yes, please! I love cake!" They sat on the rug and enjoyed the delicious cake together, happy to be sharing a special moment on Lily's favorite rug. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max wanted to escape from the big, scary cat that was chasing him. Max ran and ran until he found a small hole in the wall. He tried to fit through the hole, but it was too small. + +Just then, a friendly bird flew by and saw Max trying to escape. The bird said, "Don't worry, Max! I can help you!" The bird showed Max a bigger hole that he could easily fit through. Max was so happy and said, "Thank you, bird! That was easy!" + +Max quickly escaped through the hole and ran away from the cat. He was safe and sound thanks to his new friend, the bird. From that day on, Max knew that whenever he needed help, he could always count on his friends to make things easy for him. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They lived in a cool house. One day, they decided to go to the park. They rushed to get ready. The mom put on her shoes, the dad grabbed the snacks, and the kids got their toys. + +When they got to the park, they saw a big slide. The kids thought it was so cool! They rushed to the slide and went down it over and over again. The family had so much fun at the park that day. They played games, had a picnic, and even saw some ducks in the pond. + +As the sun started to set, the family knew it was time to go home. They rushed back to their cool house and got ready for bed. The kids were tired from all the fun they had at the park. They fell asleep quickly, dreaming of the cool slide they had played on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with bubbles. She would blow and make bubbles with her bubble wand. The bubbles were round and shiny. They would float in the air and pop when they touched something. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play with the bubbles too. But he was too little to blow them himself. So Lily made some bubbles for him. She blew and blew until there were lots of bubbles in the air. Max laughed and tried to catch them, but they were fragile and popped when he touched them. + +Lily showed Max how to gently touch the bubbles without popping them. They played together for a long time, making bubbles and trying not to pop them. It was a fun day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Brownie. Lily loved to hug Brownie tight and take him everywhere she went. One day, Lily and Brownie went to the park. They saw a big dog with a waggy tail. The dog stared at Brownie, but Lily hugged Brownie fast and said, "It's okay, Brownie. The dog just wants to say hi." After that, Lily and Brownie played on the swings and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named True. True was very graceful and loved to run in the meadow. One day, a little girl came to the meadow and asked True if she could ride him. + +"Can I ride you, True?" the little girl asked. + +True nodded his head and the little girl climbed up on his back. She held on tight as True began to run. They rode through the meadow and over hills. The little girl laughed and shouted with joy. + +After a while, True slowed down and the little girl got off his back. She hugged True and said, "Thank you for the ride, True. You are the best horse ever!" + +True neighed happily and the little girl ran back home, telling everyone about her ride on the graceful horse named True. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. One night, he went outside and gazed up at the sky. He saw a bright bulb in the sky that was shining so bright. Timmy thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +The next day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. He saw a bulb that looked just like the one he saw in the sky. He asked his mom if he could have it, and she said yes. Timmy was so happy and excited to have his very own bulb. + +That night, Timmy put the bulb in his lamp and turned it on. The light was so bright and made his room look so pretty. Timmy was so happy and he fell asleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of the beautiful bulb in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special phone that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a big box that she needed to wrap with paper and a bow. + +Lily tried to wrap the box, but it was too big and not flexible. She was sad because she wanted to make it look pretty. Suddenly, her mom had an idea. She gave Lily a flexible ribbon that she could use to wrap the box. + +Lily was so happy because she could finally make the box look pretty. She used the ribbon to wrap the box and put a big bow on top. When she was finished, she showed her mom and they both smiled. It was the prettiest present Lily had ever wrapped! +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very kind and loved to help her friends. One day, Ellie's friend, a little bird named Benny, asked her for help. Benny needed to deliver a lovely present to his grandma, but it was too heavy for him to carry. + +Ellie said, "Don't worry, Benny. I will help you deliver the present to your grandma." So, Ellie carried the present on her back and they started their journey. Along the way, they met a mischievous monkey who wanted to steal the present. But Ellie was strong and chased the monkey away. + +Finally, they arrived at Benny's grandma's house. Benny was so happy to give his grandma the lovely present. But as they were leaving, Ellie felt very tired from carrying the heavy weight. She started to feel sick and couldn't walk anymore. Sadly, Ellie passed away and Benny was very sad. But he never forgot how kind Ellie was and how she helped him deliver the present to his grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily wanted to take Teddy on a picnic. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me wrap Teddy in a blanket?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, Lily. That's a useful idea," said her mom. + +They wrapped Teddy in a soft blanket and put him in a basket. They walked to the park and found a nice spot to have their picnic. After they ate, Lily said, "I'm tired. Can I sleep now?" + +"Of course, Lily. You can sleep on my lap," said her mom. + +Lily closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. Teddy was also sleeping in the basket. They had a wonderful nap in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a little sister named Emily. One day, Timmy received a big present from his grandma. He was so happy and excited to open it! + +Emily asked, "What did you get, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "I got a big toy car!" + +Emily said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I play with it too?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can play with it too, Emily. Sharing is important." + +The next day, Timmy and Emily went to the park with the toy car. They met a little boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Timmy and Emily decided to share their toy car with the little boy. + +The little boy was so happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you so much! You guys are so kind." + +Timmy and Emily learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. They felt proud of themselves for being kind to others. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom said, "I'm so proud of you two. Remember, being kind and sharing is always the right thing to do." + +Timmy and Emily smiled and hugged their mom. They felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, she was playing in the mud and got very filthy. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, you need to take a bath. You are so dirty!" + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will do that." She went inside and took a nice warm bath. When she was finished, she felt clean and happy. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you did a great job cleaning yourself. Now you can go play again!" + +Lily smiled and ran outside to continue having fun. She was happy that her name was Lily and that she could get dirty and clean herself up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved tigers. He had a big stuffed tiger that he played with every day. One day, his mom told him they were going to the zoo to see real tigers. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the zoo, Timmy saw lots of animals, but he couldn't find the tigers. His mom told him they were in a special place called the "tiger exhibit." They walked around until they found it. Timmy saw a big, orange tiger sleeping in the sun. He wanted to pet it, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +After they saw the tiger, Timmy's mom said they needed to organize their things and go home. Timmy didn't want to leave, but his mom promised they could come back another day. Timmy felt a little bitter about leaving, but he was happy he got to see a real tiger. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One Wednesday, Benny got stuck in a hole. He tried and tried to get out, but he couldn't. His bunny friends saw him and tried to help, but they couldn't either. Then, a kind girl came and helped release Benny from the hole. Benny was so happy to be free again and he hopped all around to show his gratitude. From that day on, Benny was extra careful where he hopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They knew it was going to rain soon. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, asked, "What should we do if it rains?" Lily replied, "We can go under the big tree and wait for the rain to stop." They all ran to the tree and waited. + +As the rain started to fall, the children were quiet. They listened to the sound of the raindrops hitting the leaves. It was a peaceful silence. + +After a while, Lily said, "I think the rain has stopped." They all looked up and saw the broken clouds in the sky. They knew it was time to go home. They said goodbye and ran home to their families. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was playing hide and seek with her friends when she saw a big oak tree. + +Lily wanted to climb the oak tree, but her mom told her to be careful. "Don't fall, Lily," her mom said. + +Lily started to climb the tree, but she slipped and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Her friend came over and said, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I fell down from the oak tree." Her friend helped her up and they went to find Lily's mom. From then on, Lily was more careful when she climbed trees. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. The lion was very strong and he liked to roar loudly. One day, while he was walking in the jungle, he hurt his thumb. It hurt a lot and he couldn't roar anymore. + +His friends tried to help him, but nothing worked. Then, a wise owl came to see him. The owl said that the lion's thumb was unique and special. The lion didn't understand what that meant, but he felt better knowing that his thumb was important. + +After a few days, the lion's thumb started to feel better. He was able to roar again and he was very happy. He realized that even though his thumb was unique, it was still very important. From that day on, he roared even louder, and his friends were proud of him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky. So, it flapped its wings and started to fly. The bird was successful in flying high. It felt happy and free. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a butterfly. The butterfly was flying too. The bird wanted to play with the butterfly. So, it zoomed towards the butterfly. The butterfly was scared at first, but then it saw that the bird was friendly. They played together and had fun. + +After a while, the bird felt tired. It wanted to rest. So, it landed on a tree branch. The bird looked around and saw that it was surrounded by nature. It felt grateful for being able to fly and play. The bird closed its eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of more successful flights and fun times with its new butterfly friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, his mom told him that he couldn't watch TV because it was time for dinner. Timmy got upset because he wanted to keep watching his favorite show. + +At dinner, Timmy's mom gave him a treat for being a good boy. It was a funny looking cookie with sprinkles on top. Timmy loved it and wanted more, but his mom said he could only have one. + +After dinner, Timmy went to his room to play with his toys. He forgot all about the TV and the cookie. He realized that playing with his toys was more fun than watching TV or eating treats. Timmy was happy and went to bed with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat rice for dinner every day. One evening, she asked her mom to make her rice. Her mom cooked the rice and spread it on her plate. Lily was happy and ate all the rice. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a tall tree and wanted to climb it. But her mom had told her not to climb tall trees. Lily didn't listen and climbed the tree. She went higher and higher until she reached the top. + +Suddenly, Lily lost her balance and fell down from the tree. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Her mom came to see her and said, "Lily, I told you not to climb tall trees. Now you have learned a lesson. Always listen to your parents and be safe." And Lily nodded her head, understanding that she should always listen to her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful plant with pink flowers. She admired it and said, "Wow, that's so pretty!" + +Lily's little brother, Max, came to play too. He was very clumsy and accidentally knocked over a pot, breaking it. Lily said, "Oh no, be careful Max!" + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it." + +Lily hugged him and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's try to be more careful next time." + +They both continued to play in the garden, admiring the pretty plants and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She was having so much fun on the swings and the slide. But then, she got stuck on the monkey bars. She was troubled and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a big boy named Jack saw her and came to rescue her. He helped her down from the monkey bars and gave her a big hug. Lily was so happy and grateful. She showed Jack her pretty bracelet and he said it was very nice. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack became friends and played at the park together all the time. Lily never forgot how Jack rescued her and helped her when she was troubled. She knew that she could count on him to always be there for her. +Sara and Tom are playing in the sandbox. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle. They fill the bucket with sand and turn it over. But the sand does not stay in the shape of the bucket. It falls apart. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Our castle is broken!" + +Tom tries to fix it. He pushes the sand with his hands. He makes a wall and a tower. But the sand is too dry. It does not stick together. It crumbles. + +"This is hard!" Tom says. "We need something to make the sand wet." + +Sara thinks. She sees a bottle of water on the grass. She runs to get it. She pours some water on the sand. The sand becomes wet and soft. It is easier to shape. + +"Look, Tom!" Sara says. "The water helps! Now we can make a better castle!" + +Tom smiles. He helps Sara. They make a big castle with walls and towers and a door. They are happy. They are proud of their work. + +But then they see a dog. The dog is big and brown. It has a long tongue and a wet nose. It is thirsty. It sees the bottle of water on the grass. It runs to get it. It knocks over the bottle. The water spills out. The dog drinks some water. It feels good. It is warm today. + +The dog sees the castle. It looks interesting. It smells like sand and salt. The dog likes salt. It licks the castle. It tastes good. The dog bites the castle. It breaks the walls and the towers and the door. The castle is ruined. + +Sara and Tom see the dog. They are shocked. They are sad. They shout at the dog. + +"Hey, dog!" Sara says. "Stop that! That is our castle! You are ruining it!" + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. "Leave our castle alone! You are bad!" + +The dog does not listen. It does not understand. It is having fun. It likes the castle. It likes the sand and the salt and the water. It wags its tail. It barks. + +Sara and Tom struggle. They try to save their castle. They try to chase the dog away. But the dog is too big and too strong. It does not care. It keeps destroying the castle. + +Sara and Tom cry. They hug each other. They are angry. They are sad. They do not like the dog. They do not like the sand. They do not like the water. They do not like the castle. They want to go home. +Sara likes pink. She has a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink doll. She hopes to get a pink bike for her birthday. She tells her mom and dad every day. + +Her birthday comes. She wakes up early and runs to the living room. She sees a big box with a bow. She thinks it is her pink bike. She is very happy. She opens the box. + +But it is not a pink bike. It is a blue bike. Sara does not like blue. She feels sad and angry. She cries and throws the box away. She does not say thank you to her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad are sad too. They say they tried to find a pink bike, but they could not. They say they thought she would like any bike. They say they love her very much. + +Sara does not listen. She runs to her room and slams the door. She hugs her pink doll and hopes for a pink bike. She does not know that her mom and dad are waiting for her to come out and play with them. She does not know that they are sorry and want to make her happy. She does not know that she hurt their feelings. She only knows that she did not get what she wanted. She does not have a good birthday. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big ball and a small hoop. They take turns to throw the ball into the hoop. Tom is good at throwing. Mia is good at catching. + +But then, Tom throws the ball too hard. It goes over the fence and into the street. Mia runs after the ball. She does not look where she is going. She does not see the car coming. + +"Stop!" Tom shouts. "Stop, Mia, stop!" + +But Mia does not hear him. She steps into the street. The car honks its horn. It is very loud and scary. Mia freezes. She is afraid. + +Tom runs to the fence. He sees Mia and the car. He is very worried. He shouts again. "Mia, come back! Come back, Mia, come back!" + +The car stops. It is very close to Mia. The driver gets out. He is angry. He yells at Mia. "What are you doing? You could have been hurt! You are a silly girl!" + +Mia starts to cry. She is sorry. She did not mean to be silly. She just wanted the ball. The ball is hot. It is lying on the street. + +Tom climbs over the fence. He runs to Mia. He hugs her. He is glad she is safe. He says to the driver. "I am sorry, sir. It was my fault. I threw the ball too hard. Mia is my sister. She is not silly. She is brave." + +The driver looks at Tom and Mia. He sees they are scared and sorry. He is not angry anymore. He says to them. "It is okay. I am glad you are not hurt. But you have to be careful. You have to look before you cross the street. You have to listen when someone shouts. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand. They say to the driver. "Thank you, sir. We are sorry. We will be careful. We will listen." + +The driver gives them the ball. He gets back into his car. He drives away. He waves to them. Tom and Mia wave back. They hold hands. They walk back to the garden. They play with the ball and the hoop. They are happy. They are careful. They listen. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree. It has many branches and leaves. + +"Let's climb the tree!" Ben says. He runs to the tree and grabs a branch. He pulls himself up. + +"Wait for me!" Lily says. She follows Ben and climbs the tree too. They go higher and higher. They feel happy and brave. + +They reach the top of the tree. They can see the whole park. They can see the swings, the slide, the sandbox and the pond. They can see the birds, the squirrels, the ducks and the fish. + +"Look, Ben! A butterfly!" Lily says. She points to a colorful butterfly. It flies near them. It has blue and yellow wings. It is very cute. + +"Wow, Lily! It is so pretty!" Ben says. He tries to touch the butterfly. He reaches out his hand. + +But the butterfly is shy. It flies away. It lands on a flower. + +"Bye, butterfly!" Lily says. She waves her hand. + +"Bye, butterfly!" Ben says. He waves his hand too. + +They smile at each other. They have big eyes. They are very cute too. +Sara was very happy. It was her birthday today. She had a big cake with pink and white frosting and four candles. She also had many balloons and presents. She wanted to share her cake with her friends. + +She set the cake on the table and called her friends. "Come, come, it is time for cake!" she said. Her friends came running and sat around the table. They sang a song for Sara and clapped their hands. + +Sara smiled and blew out the candles. She made a wish. She wished for more fun and more friends. She cut the cake and gave a piece to each friend. They all said, "Thank you, Sara, this is a sweet cake!" + +Sara was very happy. She ate her cake and opened her presents. She got a doll, a book, a puzzle, and a hat. She hugged her friends and said, "Thank you, thank you, you are all very sweet!" + +She had a wonderful birthday. She was very happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to ride their bikes. They had red bikes with bells and baskets. Every day, they rode to the park with their mom and dad. They liked to see the flowers, the birds, and the swings. + +One day, they saw a magazine on a bench. It had a picture of a big bike with no wheels. It was called a hover bike. It could fly in the air. Ben and Lily wanted to have a hover bike. They asked their mom and dad if they could buy one. + +Mom and dad said no. They said hover bikes were too expensive and too dangerous. They said Ben and Lily should be happy with their red bikes. They said they could ride faster and safer with wheels. + +Ben and Lily were not happy. They thought their mom and dad were mean and boring. They wanted to try something new and exciting. They decided to sneak out and find a hover bike. + +They waited until mom and dad were busy reading a book. They put on their helmets and gloves. They took their red bikes and rode away. They thought they were ready for a hover bike. + +They rode to the mall. They saw a sign that said "Hover Bike Show". They followed the sign. They saw a big tent with many hover bikes. They were shiny and colorful. They made a loud noise. + +Ben and Lily left their red bikes outside the tent. They went inside. They saw a man who was wearing a suit and a hat. He was talking to a crowd of people. He said he was the best hover bike rider in the world. He said he would show them how to fly a hover bike. + +Ben and Lily wanted to see him fly. They pushed their way to the front of the crowd. They saw a hover bike on a platform. It had a button that said "Start". Ben and Lily looked at each other. They had an idea. + +They waited until the man was busy talking. They ran to the platform. They climbed on the hover bike. They pressed the button. The hover bike started to fly. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not know how to control the hover bike. They did not know how to stop it. They flew up and down, left and right. They bumped into the tent. They knocked over the chairs. They made the people scream. + +The man saw them. He was angry. He ran to the platform. He grabbed a remote. He pressed a button. The hover bike stopped flying. It fell to the ground. Ben and Lily fell off the hover bike. They were hurt. They cried. + +The man yelled at them. He said they were naughty and stupid. He said they could have killed themselves or someone else. He said they had to pay for the damage. He said he would call their mom and dad. + +Ben and Lily were sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had stayed with their red bikes. They learned a lesson. They learned that hover bikes were not for them. They learned that wheels were better than no wheels. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. Lily was very careful with her blocks, because they were fragile and could break easily. Ben was not so careful, he liked to knock down his blocks and make loud noises. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his blocks to Lily. + +"That's nice, Ben, but don't knock it down, please. It will make a mess and a noise, and Mom will be angry," Lily said. + +"But it's fun to knock it down!" Ben said, and he pushed his tower with his leg. The blocks fell down and scattered all over the floor. Some of them hit Lily's leg and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Ben, you hurt me! You hurt my leg!" Lily said, holding her leg and sobbing. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" Ben said, feeling sorry and scared. + +"No, I'm not okay. My leg is red and sore, and it might be broken. You should prevent hurting me, Ben. You should be gentle with the blocks and with me. They are fragile, and so am I," Lily said, still crying. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I will prevent hurting you, I promise. I will be gentle with the blocks and with you. You are not fragile, you are strong and brave. Can I hug you and make you feel better?" Ben said, hugging Lily and stroking her hair. + +"Okay, Ben, you can hug me and make me feel better. But next time, don't knock down your blocks, okay? Let's play nicely and quietly, and Mom will be happy," Lily said, wiping her tears and smiling a little. + +"Okay, Lily, I won't knock down my blocks, I promise. Let's play nicely and quietly, and Mom will be happy," Ben said, smiling back and picking up his blocks. + +They hugged each other and played with their blocks again, making sure to prevent hurting each other and their fragile blocks. Mom came in and saw them playing happily and peacefully, and she was very proud of them. She gave them each a kiss and a cookie, and told them they were good children. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She was a dancer. + +But Lily's mom did not always allow her to dance. Sometimes she had to do other things, like eat, or nap, or clean. Lily did not like those things. She wanted to dance all the time. She was restless. + +One day, Lily's mom had to go to the store. She told Lily to stay at home with her dad. She said, "Lily, you can dance for a little while, but then you have to do your homework. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded, but she did not really understand. She did not like homework. She liked dancing. She said, "Okay, mom. Bye." + +When her mom left, Lily ran to her room. She put on her favorite dress and her shiny shoes. She turned on the music and started to dance. She twirled, she jumped, she spun. She felt free and happy. + +She did not hear her dad calling her name. She did not see the clock ticking. She did not remember her homework. She only danced. + +After a long time, her mom came back. She opened the door and saw Lily dancing. She was surprised and angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You were supposed to do your homework. You did not listen to me. You are in trouble." + +Lily stopped dancing. She looked at her mom. She felt scared and sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I forgot. I just wanted to dance. I'm a dancer." + +Her mom sighed. She loved Lily, but she also wanted her to learn. She said, "Lily, I know you love to dance, and I'm proud of you. But you also have to do other things, like homework. They are important too. You can't dance all the time. You have to balance." + +Lily did not know what balance meant. She asked, "What is balance, mom?" + +Her mom smiled. She took Lily's hand and said, "Balance is when you do a little of everything. A little dancing, a little homework, a little resting. That way, you can be happy and healthy. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She did not really understand, but she wanted to make her mom happy. She said, "Okay, mom. I will try to balance. Can I dance a little more?" + +Her mom laughed. She hugged Lily and said, "Yes, you can dance a little more. But then you have to do your homework. And then we can have dinner. And then we can read a story. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She liked that sound. She said, "That sounds good, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my dancer." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the yard. They had many toys, but they wanted more. One day, they saw a big pile of bricks near the fence. They thought they could use them to build a house or a castle. + +They took some bricks and carried them to their spot. But the bricks were heavy and hard. They hurt their hands and feet. They dropped some bricks on the grass and on the flowers. They made a mess and a noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came out. She saw the bricks and the mess. She was angry and sad. She told Tim and Sam to put the bricks back and to clean the yard. She said they were naughty and greedy. She said they should be happy with what they have and not take what is not theirs. + +Tim and Sam felt bad. They knew Mom was right. They said they were sorry and did what Mom said. They put the bricks back and cleaned the yard. They hung their heads and felt miserable. + +Mom saw them and hugged them. She said she loved them and forgave them. She said they should learn from their mistake and be kind and grateful. She said they could play with their toys and have fun. She said they could also share their toys with other kids who had less. + +Tim and Sam smiled and nodded. They learned their lesson and felt better. They played with their toys and shared them with their friends. They were happy and good. +Lily loved spaghetti. She liked to twirl it on her fork and slurp it into her mouth. She liked the red sauce and the cheese on top. She liked to make funny faces with the noodles. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to a new restaurant. They had a big menu with many things to eat. Lily looked for spaghetti, but she could not find it. She asked her mom, "Where is spaghetti?" + +Her mom pointed to a word on the menu. It said "pasta". She said, "This is another name for spaghetti. They have different shapes and names, but they taste the same. Do you want to try some?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious. She wanted to see the different shapes. She said, "Yes, please. I want to try pasta." + +The waiter came and took their order. He brought them a big bowl of pasta. Lily looked at it. It was not spaghetti. It was small and round and had a hole in the middle. It looked like rings. Lily said, "What is this?" + +The waiter smiled. He said, "This is called penne. It is a type of pasta. You can move it with your fork and eat it like spaghetti. Do you want some sauce and cheese?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I like sauce and cheese." The waiter poured some sauce and cheese on her pasta. He said, "Enjoy your meal." + +Lily took a bite of her pasta. It was yummy. It tasted like spaghetti, but it felt different in her mouth. She liked to move the rings with her tongue and feel the sauce and cheese. She said, "Mmm, this is good. I like pasta." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are very brave to try new things. You are a beautiful girl." She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +Lily hugged her back. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love pasta." She ate more of her pasta and made more funny faces. She was happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big wheel with many colors. They want to try it. + +"Can we spin on the wheel, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It goes very fast," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily run to the wheel. They sit on a red seat and a blue seat. They hold on tight. The wheel starts to spin. Tom and Lily feel the wind in their hair. They see the sky and the ground and the trees and the flowers. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +"I like the colors!" Lily says. + +The wheel spins faster and faster. Tom and Lily feel dizzy. They close their eyes. They hear a loud noise. The wheel stops. + +"What happened?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Are you okay?" Lily asks. + +They open their eyes. They see a big dog. The dog is barking at the wheel. The dog is black and white and has a red collar. The dog looks angry. + +"Mom, help!" Tom and Lily cry. + +Mom comes to the wheel. She sees the dog. She is not afraid. She knows the dog. The dog is her friend's dog. The dog is harmless. He just likes to chase things that move. + +"Shoo, Spot! Go away! You scared the children!" Mom says. + +The dog stops barking. He wags his tail. He licks Mom's hand. He is sorry. + +"It's okay, kids. He won't hurt you. He's just playful. He likes the wheel because it has colors," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily look at the dog. They see that he is harmless. They are not scared anymore. They smile. + +"Can we pet him, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be gentle. He likes to be scratched behind the ears," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily pet the dog. The dog is happy. He likes the children. He likes the wheel. He likes the colors. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog was barking and growling. Lily and Ben were scared of the dog. + +"Let's go away from the dog," Lily said. "He is scary and loud." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be fast and quiet." + +They tried to sneak away from the dog, but the dog saw them. He ran after them, wagging his tail. He wanted to play, but Lily and Ben did not know that. They thought he wanted to bite them. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "The dog is chasing us!" + +Some people in the park heard them and looked at them. They saw the dog running behind them, but they did not think the dog was scary. They thought the dog was cute and friendly. They laughed at Lily and Ben. They pointed at them and said, "Look at those silly kids! They are afraid of a nice dog!" + +Lily and Ben felt embarrassed. They did not like being laughed at and pointed at. They wished they could hide. They ran to the gate of the park and got out. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They went home, crying and holding hands. They had a bad day. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy guns in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were spies and shoot at the bad guys. Tom had a big gun with a magazine that he could take out and put in. Lily had a small gun that made a funny noise when she pulled the trigger. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Tom shouted, as he shot at a tree. "I got you, Mr. Evil!" + +"No, you didn't!" Lily said, as she shot back at Tom. "You missed me, Mr. Silly!" + +They ran around the yard, shooting and dodging and laughing. They had so much fun that they didn't notice that the sun was going down and their mom was calling them. + +"Tom, Lily, time to come in!" Mom said, as she opened the back door. "It's getting dark and you need to have dinner and go to bed." + +"But we're not done playing!" Tom said, as he ran to the door. "We still have to save the world!" + +"Sorry, sweetie, but you can play again tomorrow." Mom said, as she took his gun and magazine. "You need to eat and rest. You look very sleepy." + +"I'm not sleepy!" Tom said, as he rubbed his eyes. "I'm a spy!" + +Lily followed Tom and gave her gun to Mom. She yawned and said, "I'm a little sleepy. But I'm also a spy!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "You're both very brave and smart spies. But even spies need to sleep sometimes. Come on, let's go inside and have some yummy soup and bread." + +Tom and Lily nodded and went inside with Mom. They had their dinner and brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. Mom read them a story and tucked them in their beds. She kissed them goodnight and said, "I love you, my little spies. Sweet dreams." + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and snuggled with their teddy bears. They dreamed of shooting and saving the world. They were happy and sleepy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with many ducks. The ducks are in a row. They swim and quack. + +"Look, Anna, ducks!" Ben says. He points to the pond. + +"I see them, Ben. They are pretty," Anna says. She smiles. + +Anna and Ben want to feed the ducks. They have some bread. They step closer to the pond. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces to the ducks. + +The ducks are happy. They eat the bread. They swim and quack louder. + +"Hello, ducks!" Anna says. She waves to them. + +"Quack, quack!" the ducks say. They wave back with their wings. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They have fun with the ducks. The sun is bright. It shines on the pond. The pond sparkles. Anna and Ben think it is beautiful. They are glad they came to the park. +Lily and Ben are playing with shapes on the floor. They have a box with many shapes: circles, squares, triangles and stars. They like to match the shapes with the holes on the lid of the box. + +"Look, Ben, I have a circle!" Lily says, holding a red shape. "It fits in this hole!" + +"Good, Lily!" Ben says, clapping his hands. "I have a square. It fits in this hole!" + +They take turns to find and fit the shapes. They are having fun. + +But then, Lily sees a shape that she does not know. It is yellow and has four points. It does not fit in any hole. + +"Ben, what is this shape?" Lily asks, showing the yellow shape to Ben. + +Ben looks at the shape and thinks. He does not know either. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is a new shape. Let's call Mom and ask her!" Ben says. + +They run to the kitchen, where Mom is making soup. They show her the yellow shape. + +"Mom, what is this shape?" Lily and Ben ask together. + +Mom smiles and takes the shape from them. She is careful, because the shape is hot. + +"This is a star, Lily and Ben. It is a shape that you can see in the sky at night. It is very pretty and bright. But this star is not from the sky. It is from the soup. I cut some carrots into stars to make the soup more fun. But they are hot, so you have to wait until they cool down before you eat them." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They did not know that carrots can be stars. + +"Wow, Mom, you are so clever! Can we have some soup with stars?" Lily and Ben ask. + +"Of course, my loves. But first, let's put the shapes back in the box. And then, we can wash our hands and sit at the table." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod and run back to the living room. They put the shapes back in the box and close the lid. They are happy to learn a new shape and to have soup with stars. They love Mom and her soup. +Ben lost his tooth today. He was eating an apple and his tooth came out. He was happy and showed his mom. Mom said he could put his tooth under his pillow. She said a fairy would come at night and deliver a coin for his tooth. + +Ben was excited and wanted to stay up to see the fairy. But mom said he had to sleep or the fairy would not come. She said the fairy was very busy and only available when children were sleeping. She gave him a hug and a kiss and tucked him in. + +Ben tried to sleep but he was curious. He wondered what the fairy looked like and how she delivered the coin. He peeked under his pillow and saw his tooth. He decided to wait a little bit and then look again. + +He closed his eyes and pretended to sleep. He waited and waited. He heard a soft sound in his room. He opened his eyes and saw a tiny light. It was the fairy! She was very pretty and had wings and a dress. She flew to his pillow and lifted it. She saw his tooth and smiled. She took out a shiny coin and put it next to his tooth. She was about to fly away when she noticed Ben was awake. + +She gasped and looked at him. Ben smiled and said hello. He said he was sorry for not sleeping. He said he wanted to see her and thank her. The fairy was surprised and touched. She said it was okay and she was glad to meet him. She said he was a brave and polite boy. She said she had to go and deliver more coins to other children. She said goodbye and flew out the window. + +Ben was amazed and happy. He looked at his coin and his tooth. He decided to keep his tooth as a souvenir. He put it in a box and hid it under his bed. He put his coin in his piggy bank. He felt sleepy and closed his eyes. He dreamed of the fairy and her magic. He hoped to see her again someday. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom had a toy car that he loved very much. He drove it around the grass and the dirt, making vroom-vroom sounds. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" he said. "It is very fast and shiny!" + +Lily looked at his car and smiled. She had a toy doll that she loved very much. She hugged it and brushed its hair, making coo-coo sounds. + +"Look at my doll, Tom!" she said. "It is very pretty and soft!" + +Tom and Lily were happy with their toys. They did not want to share them with anyone. They played for a long time, until their mom called them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" she said. "Put your toys away and wash your hands!" + +Tom and Lily ran to the house, but they forgot to put their toys away. They left them on the grass, under the sun. They did not know that it was a bad idea. + +The next day, Tom and Lily wanted to play with their toys again. They ran to the garden, but they could not believe what they saw. Their toys were not the same as before. They were dirty and broken and smelly. + +"What happened to our toys?" Tom cried. "They are all rot!" + +Lily sniffed her doll and made a face. "Ew, it stinks!" she said. "It has bugs on it!" + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They did not understand why their toys were rot. They did not know that they should have taken care of them. + +Their mom came to the garden and saw their toys. She shook her head and sighed. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but your toys are ruined," she said. "You left them outside in the sun and the rain. They got wet and hot and moldy. They are not good for playing anymore." + +Tom and Lily looked at their mom with big eyes. They felt sorry for their toys and for themselves. + +"Can you fix them, mom?" Tom asked. "Can you do an operation on them?" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. "I'm afraid not, Tom," she said. "An operation is for people and animals, not for toys. Toys are not alive. They are just things. But you know what? I have an incredible idea. Why don't we go to the toy store and buy some new toys? And this time, we will take good care of them, right?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They liked their mom's idea. They said goodbye to their old toys and thanked them for the fun they had. Then they went to the toy store with their mom and picked some new toys. They promised to keep them clean and dry and safe. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that toys are not forever, but love is. +Lily and Ben love to play in the pool. They splash each other with water and laugh. They also like to dance in the pool. They move their arms and legs and make funny faces. + +One day, they see a big frog on the edge of the pool. The frog is green and slimy. Lily and Ben are curious. They swim closer to the frog and say hello. + +"Hello, frog. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asks. + +"Ribbit, ribbit. No, thank you. I don't like to splash and dance. I like to jump and catch flies," the frog says. + +"Jump and catch flies? That sounds boring. Splashing and dancing is more fun. Come on, frog. Try it with us," Ben says. + +The frog shakes his head. He does not want to leave his spot. Lily and Ben decide to show him how to splash and dance. They splash water at the frog and dance around him. The frog gets wet and annoyed. He jumps into the air and lands on Lily's head. + +"Ah! Get off me, frog!" Lily screams. + +"Ribbit, ribbit. That was a successful jump. I caught a fly on your head," the frog says. + +Lily and Ben are surprised and scared. They swim away from the frog and get out of the pool. They run to their mom and tell her what happened. + +"Mom, mom, there is a frog in the pool. He jumped on Lily's head and ate a fly," Ben says. + +"Oh, dear. That sounds like a naughty frog. Let's go and see if we can get him out of the pool," mom says. + +They go back to the pool and see the frog still on the edge. He looks happy and full. He sees them and says, "Ribbit, ribbit. Hello, again. Do you want to jump and catch flies with me?" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They don't like the frog. They like to splash and dance. They say goodbye to the frog and go to play somewhere else. The frog does not mind. He likes to jump and catch flies. He thinks he is very successful. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big rock in the land. The rock is orange and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that rock!" Tim says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Mia asks. + +They run to the rock and touch it. It is smooth and warm. They feel happy. + +"Let's rock it!" Tim says. He pushes the rock with his hands. Mia helps him. + +They rock the rock back and forth. It makes a funny sound. They laugh. + +But then, the rock rolls away. It goes down the hill. It is very fast. + +"Oh no, the rock is gone!" Mia says. She is sad. + +"Come on, let's go after it!" Tim says. He is brave. + +They run after the rock. They hope to catch it. They want to play with it more. +Ben and Mia liked to swim in the pond near their house. They had a big rubber duck that they took with them. One day, they saw a tunnel under the water. It looked dark and scary. + +"Let's go inside the tunnel," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Ben, it's too filthy," Mia said. She was afraid and careful. "There might be bugs or snakes or bad things in there." + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He grabbed the duck and swam to the tunnel. He put his head under the water and looked inside. He saw something shiny and round. He wanted to touch it. + +"Ben, come back!" Mia shouted. She was worried and angry. "You don't know what's in there!" + +But Ben did not hear Mia. He swam deeper into the tunnel. He reached for the shiny thing. It was a metal can. It was sharp and rusty. It cut Ben's hand. Ben felt a lot of pain. He cried out loud. + +Mia heard Ben's cry. She swam to the tunnel. She saw Ben's hand bleeding. She was scared and sad. She grabbed Ben and the duck and pulled them out of the tunnel. She wrapped Ben's hand with her towel. She hugged Ben and the duck. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. He was sorry and ashamed. "You were right. The tunnel was filthy and dangerous. I should have listened to you." + +"It's okay, Ben," Mia said. She was kind and forgiving. "I'm glad you're safe. Let's go home and clean your hand. And next time, let's swim somewhere else." +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They found a big tree with many acorns on the ground. Sara picked up an acorn and said, "Look, Ben, this is a good snack for us." + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, Sara, we should not eat acorns. They are for squirrels and birds. Mommy said we should only eat food from home." + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She was hungry and curious. She bit the acorn and made a face. It was hard and bitter. She spit it out and said, "Yuck, this is not good at all." + +Just then, they heard a loud noise. It was an elderly man with a big stick. He was angry and shouted, "Hey, you kids, get away from my tree. You are stealing my acorns. I need them for the winter. Go home or I will hit you with my stick." + +Sara and Ben were scared and ran away. But Sara tripped on a root and fell down. The acorn was still in her mouth. She choked on it and could not breathe. Ben tried to help her, but he did not know what to do. He cried and called for Mommy, but she was too far away. The elderly man came closer and saw Sara. He did not care. He said, "Serves you right, you little thief. Now leave me alone." He took his stick and his acorns and walked away. Sara did not get up. She was gone. +Sara and Tom love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big doll house. The doll house has many rooms, and many dolls. Sara and Tom like to make the dolls talk and do things. + +One day, Sara and Tom find a new toy in their room. It is a shiny box with a button. The box has a word on it: "Shrink". Sara and Tom do not know what it means. They think it is a funny word. + +"Let's try it!" Sara says. She picks up the box and points it at the doll house. She pushes the button. + +Zap! The doll house makes a noise and a light. Sara and Tom look at it. The doll house is very small now. The dolls are very small too. They can barely see them. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "The box made the doll house shrink!" + +"Let's make it big again!" Sara says. She points the box at the doll house and pushes the button. + +Zap! The doll house makes another noise and light. Sara and Tom look at it. The doll house is very big now. The dolls are very big too. They are bigger than Sara and Tom. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom says. "The box made the doll house grow!" + +The dolls look at Sara and Tom. They do not look happy. They look angry. They start to move and talk. + +"Who are you?" one doll says. "Why did you shrink and grow us?" + +"We are sorry!" Sara says. "We did not know what the box does!" + +"Too bad!" another doll says. "Now you will pay!" + +The dolls grab Sara and Tom. They drag them into the doll house. They lock them in a room. The room has no windows. The room has no door. The room is not open. The room is very dark. + +Sara and Tom cry. They want to go out. They want to see their mom and dad. They want to play with their toys. They do not like the doll house. They do not like the dolls. They do not like the box. + +The box is still in their room. The box has another word on it: "Jazz". Sara and Tom do not know what it means. They think it is a bad word. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play outside. She had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. She also had a mailbox by the road, where the mailman came every day. + +One day, Lily saw the mailman put a letter in her mailbox. She ran to get it, but she did not know how to open the mailbox. She pulled and pushed, but it did not move. She felt sad and frustrated. + +"Mommy, mommy, help me!" she cried. "I want to see the letter!" + +Her mommy came out of the house and saw Lily by the mailbox. She smiled and hugged her. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. + +"I can't open the mailbox, mommy. It's too hard. How do you do it?" Lily said. + +Mommy showed Lily how to lift the little flag and open the lid. She took out the letter and gave it to Lily. + +"Look, it's for you!" she said. "It's from your grandma. She loves you very much and she sent you a picture." + +Lily was very happy. She opened the letter and saw a picture of her grandma and her dog. She smiled and hugged the picture. + +"Thank you, mommy. Thank you, mailman. Thank you, grandma. I love you all!" she said. + +She ran inside the house to show her daddy the letter and the picture. She was very proud and excited. She learned how to open the mailbox and she got a surprise. It was a good day. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in their room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or superheroes. They had a lot of fun together. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud rumble. They looked at each other and felt scared. What was happening? They dropped their toys and ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" Anna asked, holding her mom's hand. + +"It's an earthquake, sweetie. It's when the ground moves and makes noise. Don't worry, we are safe here. Let's go under the table and wait until it stops," mom said, hugging them both. + +They crawled under the table and mom told them stories to calm them down. She told them about the time she went to the zoo and saw a lion, or the time she baked a cake and it turned out funny, or the time she met their dad and fell in love. Anna and Ben listened and smiled. They felt better. + +After a few minutes, the earthquake stopped. They heard the birds singing and the cars honking outside. Mom checked the phone and said everything was okay. They got out from under the table and looked around. Nothing was broken or fallen. Everything looked ordinary. + +"Wow, that was scary. But we are brave, right?" Ben said, picking up his toy car. + +"Yes, we are. And we have each other. And mom. And dad. And our toys. And our home. We have everything we need," Anna said, hugging her teddy bear. + +They hugged mom and thanked her for the stories. Then they went back to their room and continued playing. They didn't miss the earthquake at all. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But then Tom saw a big dog. The dog was smelly and had sharp teeth. Tom was scared of the dog. + +"Look, Lily, a dog!" Tom said. "Let's go away!" + +But Lily liked dogs. She wanted to pet the dog. She ran to the dog and said, "Hello, doggy! You are so cute!" + +The dog did not like Lily. He growled and barked. He bit Lily's leg. Lily cried out loud. She felt pain in her leg. She suffered a lot. + +Tom ran to Lily and hugged her. He shouted for help. A man came and took the dog away. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. That's a bad dog. He shouldn't be here. Are you okay?" + +Lily shook her head. She showed her leg. It was bleeding and had marks. The man said, "Oh, no. That's a bad bite. You need to see a doctor. Come with me. I'll take you to the hospital." + +Tom and Lily went with the man. They were sad and scared. They hoped Lily's leg would be better soon. They learned to be careful of smelly dogs. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play at the beach. They build sand castles, collect shells and splash in the water. One day, they see a big wave coming towards them. + +"Look, Ben, a big wave!" Mia says. + +"Wow, it is big!" Ben says. + +They run away from the water and watch the wave crash on the shore. They see the foam and the bubbles and the seaweed. + +"Where does the wave come from?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe from the wind or the moon or the fish," Ben says. + +They discuss the wave and try to think of creative ideas. They use their imagination and pretend the wave is a dragon or a train or a rainbow. + +"Maybe the wave is a dragon that breathes water and fire," Mia says. + +"Maybe the wave is a train that carries people and animals and toys," Ben says. + +"Maybe the wave is a rainbow that changes colors and shapes," Mia says. + +They have fun making up stories about the wave. They laugh and clap and hug. They are happy and curious and creative. They love the beach and the wave and each other. +Sara and Tom were playing hide and seek in the big house. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She checked the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She heard a giggle from upstairs. She ran up the stairs and saw a door with a sign that said "Do not enter. Scary things inside." + +Sara was curious and brave. She opened the door and saw a dark room with a big bed, a closet, and a table with a lamp. She saw a lump under the bed cover. She thought it was Tom. She pulled the cover and said "I found you!" + +But it was not Tom. It was a big hairy monster with sharp teeth and claws. It roared and jumped out of the bed. Sara screamed and ran out of the room. She slammed the door behind her and locked it. She hoped the monster could not get out. + +She ran downstairs and found Tom in the basement. He was hiding behind a box. He saw Sara's scared face and asked "What happened? Did you find me?" + +Sara hugged Tom and said "No, I found a monster in the upstairs room. It was so scary. I locked it in. We have to tell mom and dad." + +Tom was surprised and scared too. He said "A monster? In the upstairs room? But that's mom and dad's room. They are in there. They said they were going to have a massage and relax. Maybe the monster is giving them a massage." + +Sara and Tom looked at each other and wondered. They decided to go upstairs and check. They tiptoed to the door and listened. They heard some noises. They sounded like moans and groans. They sounded like mom and dad. + +Sara and Tom opened the door slowly and peeked inside. They saw mom and dad on the bed. They were smiling and laughing. They were not scared. They were happy. They saw the monster too. It was not a monster. It was a big furry blanket. It had fallen off the bed and made a lump. It had eyes and ears and a nose and a mouth. They were buttons and stitches and fabric. It was not real. + +Sara and Tom felt silly and relieved. They said "Sorry, mom and dad. We thought you were in trouble. We thought the blanket was a monster. It looked scary." + +Mom and dad smiled and said "It's okay, Sara and Tom. We are not in trouble. We are having a massage and relaxing. The blanket is not a monster. It is a gift from grandma. She made it for us. It is very cozy and warm. Do you want to join us?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and said "Yes, please." They climbed on the bed and cuddled with mom and dad and the blanket. They felt cozy and warm too. They forgot about the scary monster. It had vanished. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play and explore in the woods. One day, they found a big bridge over a deep river. They wanted to cross the bridge and see what was on the other side. + +But the bridge was old and broken. Some of the planks were missing and some were loose. Ben and Sam were scared to walk on the bridge. They tried to solve the problem. They looked for sticks and stones to fix the bridge. They were very intelligent and worked hard. + +They found some sticks and stones and put them on the bridge. They thought they made the bridge stronger and safer. They were happy and proud. They decided to cross the bridge together. + +They stepped on the bridge and started to walk. But the bridge was still weak and dangerous. The sticks and stones did not hold the planks. The bridge started to shake and crack. Ben and Sam heard a loud noise and felt the bridge fall. + +They screamed and fell into the river. The water was cold and fast. They could not swim or grab anything. They were swept away by the current. They never saw the other side of the bridge. They never saw their home or their families again. The end. +Tom and Sue wanted to go to the lake. They liked to play in the water and see the fish. They had a kayak that was red and yellow. They put the kayak on their car and drove to the lake. + +When they got to the lake, they saw a sign that said "No kayaks". They were sad and angry. They did not want to go back home. They looked around and saw a store that sold ice cream and candy. They had an idea. + +"Let's go to the store and buy some treats," Tom said. "We can leave the kayak here and come back later." + +"OK," Sue said. "But we have to be quick. We don't want anyone to take our kayak." + +They went to the store and bought some ice cream and candy. They ate them and felt happy. They forgot about the sign and the kayak. + +While they were in the store, a fierce storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down. The lake became rough and wild. The kayak was not tied to the car. It rolled off and slid into the water. + +Tom and Sue came out of the store and saw the storm. They ran to their car and looked for their kayak. They could not see it. They saw the sign and remembered. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "Our kayak is gone!" + +They looked at the lake and saw their kayak. It was far away and upside down. It was being tossed by the waves and the wind. They could not reach it. They could only watch. + +They were sad and angry. They wished they had listened to the sign. They wished they had not gone to the store. They wished they had their kayak. But it was too late. +Lily is a big girl. She goes to school with her friends. Today, she has an exam. She is a little scared. She does not know all the answers. + +She sits at her desk. She looks at the paper. There are pictures and words. She has to match them. She sees a cat, a dog, a fish and a bird. She knows them. She draws lines from the pictures to the words. + +Then, she sees a word she does not know. It is "nod". She thinks hard. What does it mean? She looks around. She sees her teacher. He is smiling. He sees her paper. He points to his head. He moves it up and down. He says, "Nod. Nod means this. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods. She understands. She smiles. She writes "nod" under the picture of the head. She finishes her exam. She is happy. She did well. + +She gives her paper to her teacher. He looks at it. He nods. He says, "Good job, Lily. You are very smart. You can go and play now." + +Lily nods. She says, "Thank you, teacher. I like school. I like exams. They are fun." + +She runs to her friends. They are waiting for her. They have open books. They want to read more words. Lily joins them. She loves to learn. She is a big girl. +Sara liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers and stickers. She liked to make pictures of animals and flowers and stars. One day, she wanted to design something new. She thought of a funny face that made her laugh. It was a clown face. + +She took a big paper and a red crayon. She drew a big circle for the head. Then she drew two dots for the eyes, a triangle for the nose, and a smile for the mouth. She colored the nose red and the mouth pink. She took a blue crayon and drew some hair on the sides of the head. She added some yellow stickers for the ears. She looked at her picture and giggled. She had made a clown. + +She ran to show her mom. "Mom, look what I designed!" she said. "It is a clown!" + +Mom looked at the picture and smiled. "Wow, Sara, that is a very good clown!" she said. "You are very creative and talented. I am so proud of you!" + +Sara felt happy and hugged her mom. She was proud of her design too. She put the picture on the fridge and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you!" +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to go on the swings and the slide. They see a big bike with many gears. They want to try it. + +"Can we ride the bike?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. It is not our bike. Maybe it belongs to someone else." Tom says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone near the bike. They hear a bird singing in a tree. They hear a dog barking in the street. They do not hear anyone calling for the bike. + +"Let's ride it. It will be fun." Lily says. She runs to the bike. She tries to get on it. But the bike is too big for her. She cannot reach the pedals. She cannot hold the handlebars. She falls off the bike. + +"Ouch! That hurts!" Lily cries. She scrapes her knee. She has a tear in her dress. + +Tom runs to help her. He sees the bike. He sees the gears. He thinks they look cool. He wants to try them. He gets on the bike. He can reach the pedals. He can hold the handlebars. He starts to pedal. He changes the gears. He goes faster and faster. + +"Look at me! I can ride the bike!" Tom shouts. He feels happy. He does not see the hill. He does not see the curve. He does not see the car. + +Lily hears a loud horn. She hears a screech. She hears a crash. She looks up. She sees the bike. She sees the car. She sees Tom. He flies off the bike. He lands on the grass. He does not move. + +"Tom! Tom!" Lily screams. She runs to him. She is scared. She is sad. She hopes he is okay. + +A man gets out of the car. He is angry. He is thin. He has a red face. He has a big hat. He sees the bike. He sees the kids. He yells at them. + +"What are you doing? This is my bike! You have no right to touch it! You could have killed yourself! You could have damaged my car! You are in big trouble!" He says. + +Lily and Tom do not understand him. They only hear his loud voice. They only see his angry face. They only feel his big hat. He hits them with his hat. He hurts them. He makes them cry. + +A woman hears the noise. She runs to the park. She sees the man. She sees the bike. She sees the kids. She knows them. She is their mom. She is mad. She is worried. She hugs them. She protects them. + +"Stop it! Leave them alone! They are just kids! They did not know! They are sorry! You are mean! You are cruel! You should be ashamed!" She says. + +The man does not listen to her. He does not care. He only wants his bike. He takes it. He leaves. He does not say sorry. He does not look back. + +Lily and Tom are hurt. They are scared. They are sorry. They hug their mom. They say sorry. They say they love her. She says sorry. She says she loves them. She takes them home. She cleans their wounds. She gives them a kiss. She tells them a story. She makes them feel better. + +They learn a lesson. They do not touch things that are not theirs. They do not ride bikes that are too big for them. They do not go near cars that are too fast for them. They listen to their mom. They love their mom. They are happy. +Sam and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. Sam has a new toy. It is a fly. It can move and make noise. Jen wants to see the fly. + +"Can I play with your fly?" Jen asks Sam. + +"OK, but be careful. It is new and I like it a lot," Sam says. + +Jen takes the fly and holds it in her hand. She likes how it feels and sounds. She wants to make it fly. She throws it in the air. + +"Look, Sam, it can fly!" Jen says. + +But the fly does not fly. It falls to the ground. It breaks. It does not move or make noise anymore. + +"Jen, what did you do?" Sam cries. "You broke my new fly! It was my favorite toy!" + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I didn't mean to," Jen says. "Maybe we can fix it. Maybe we can add some glue or tape." + +But Sam is very angry and sad. He does not want to fix the fly. He does not want to play with Jen. He takes the fly and runs away. + +"Sam, wait, please!" Jen calls. "Don't be mad at me!" + +But Sam does not listen. He leaves Jen alone. Jen feels bad. She wishes she did not break the fly. She wishes she was still friends with Sam. +Mia and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. He looked perfect. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Mia said. "Do you like the snow?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said in a funny voice, pretending to be the snowman. "But I don't like the sun. It makes me melt." + +"Don't worry, Mr. Snowman. The sun is not very strong today. You will not melt." Mia said. + +They hugged their snowman and went inside to have some hot chocolate. They left their snowman in the yard, smiling. + +But the sun was stronger than they thought. It shone on the snowman and made him warm. The snowman started to feel a leak in his nose. The carrot was dripping. The snowman was sad. + +"Help! Help!" The snowman cried. "I'm melting! I'm melting!" + +But no one heard him. Mia and Ben were inside, drinking their hot chocolate. They did not see their snowman's leak. + +The snowman wished he could freeze again. He wished Mia and Ben would come back and play with him. He wished he could be perfect again. But it was too late. The sun melted him away. Only his hat and scarf remained on the ground. +Lila was a restless daughter. She did not like to sit still or play with her toys. She always wanted to run and jump and make noise. Her mom and dad were tired of her. They wanted some peace and quiet. + +One day, they had a bad idea. They decided to send Lila to a farm far away. They told her it was a fun place, where she could see animals and plants. They packed her bag and put her in a car. Lila was scared and sad. She did not want to leave her home and her parents. + +The farm was not fun at all. It was dirty and smelly and cold. The animals were mean and the plants were prickly. The farmer and his wife were cruel and angry. They made Lila work hard and gave her little food and water. They yelled at her and hit her and locked her in a barn. Lila cried and cried. She wished she could go back to her home and her parents. + +But her mom and dad did not miss her. They were happy without her. They enjoyed their peace and quiet. They forgot about Lila and never called or wrote to her. They did not care what happened to her. + +Lila was a restless daughter. But she was also a lonely and unhappy daughter. She had no one to love her or help her. She had no hope or joy. She had a bad life and a bad ending. +Anna liked to write poems. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She wrote about her toys, her family, and her dreams. She was very proud of her poems. + +One day, she wanted to share her poems with her friends at school. She put them in her backpack and went to the bus. On the bus, she met Ben. Ben was a regular boy. He liked to play games and watch cartoons. He saw Anna's backpack and asked her what was inside. + +"I have poems," Anna said. "I wrote them myself. Do you want to see?" + +Ben shrugged. He did not care much about poems. He thought they were boring and silly. He said, "Poems are not fun. Poems are for babies. You should play with regular things, like cars and balls." + +Anna felt sad. She liked her poems. She thought they were fun and smart. She said, "Poems are not for babies. Poems are for everyone. You can play with regular things and write poems too. They are not the same. They are different." + +Ben did not listen. He laughed at Anna. He said, "Poems are not different. Poems are all the same. They have to rhyme and fit. They have to follow rules. They are not creative. They are not cool." + +Anna felt angry. She knew her poems were different. They did not always rhyme and fit. They did not always follow rules. They were creative and cool. She said, "Poems are not all the same. Poems can rhyme and fit, or not. Poems can follow rules, or not. Poems are creative and cool. They are what you make them. They are what you feel." + +Ben did not believe her. He grabbed one of her poems from her backpack. He read it out loud. He made fun of it. He said, "This is not a poem. This is a mess. It does not rhyme and fit. It does not follow rules. It is not creative and cool. It is what you make it. It is what you feel. It is bad." + +Anna felt hurt. She snatched her poem back from Ben. She said, "This is a poem. This is my poem. It is not a mess. It is what I make it. It is what I feel. It is good." + +The bus stopped at school. Anna and Ben got off. They went to their class. Their teacher asked them to share something they did at home. Anna raised her hand. She said, "I wrote poems. I want to share them with you." + +The teacher smiled. She said, "That is wonderful, Anna. I would love to hear your poems. Poems are a great way to express yourself. Poems are not all the same. Poems can rhyme and fit, or not. Poems can follow rules, or not. Poems are creative and cool. They are what you make them. They are what you feel. They are good." + +Anna smiled back. She took out her poems. She read them to the class. The class listened. The class clapped. The class liked her poems. They said, "Your poems are fun and smart. Your poems are different. Your poems are good." + +Anna felt happy. She thanked the class. She looked at Ben. Ben looked down. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. Your poems are not bad. Your poems are good. Can I see them again?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Sure, Ben. You can see them again. You can also write your own poems. You can write about regular things, or not. You can write what you make. You can write what you feel. You can write good poems." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, Anna. I will try. Maybe we can write poems together. Maybe we can be friends." + +Anna smiled. She said, "You're welcome, Ben. I would like that. Maybe we can be friends." + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge others by their interests. Respect their creativity and feelings. Be open to new and different things. You might learn something and make a friend. +Ben and Lily like to make toast for breakfast. They have a toaster that makes the bread hot and crispy. They also have a jar of jam that is red and sweet. Ben and Lily like to spread the jam on their toast with a knife. + +One morning, Ben and Lily were making toast as usual. But when they opened the jam jar, they saw that it was almost empty. There was only a little bit of jam left at the bottom. Ben and Lily wanted more jam for their toast. They tried to reach the jam with their knife, but it was too hard. + +Ben had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's turn the jam jar upside down. Maybe the jam will come out." Lily agreed. They held the jam jar with both hands, because it was heavy. They turned the jam jar upside down and shook it. They hoped the jam would fall on their plate. + +But the jam did not fall. It was stuck in the jar. Ben and Lily shook the jar harder and harder. They did not see that the lid was loose. Suddenly, the lid came off and the jam flew out of the jar. It splashed on the table, on the floor, on the toaster, and on Ben and Lily. They were covered in red and sticky jam. + +Ben and Lily were shocked. They looked at each other and at the mess. They did not know what to do. They heard their mom coming down the stairs. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had not turned the jam jar upside down. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. One day, they find a big axe. Tom wants to keep it. Sam wants to share it. + +"Give me the axe!" Tom says. He pulls the axe. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He pulls the axe too. + +They tug and tug. The axe is heavy. They fall down. The axe flies away. It lands on a tree. It is stuck. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Sam say. They run to the tree. They try to get the axe. But it is too high. They cannot reach it. + +They are sad. They want the axe. They look at each other. They are angry. + +"What do we do?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. + +They think and think. They need to solve the problem. + +Then, they see a big rock. It is near the tree. They have an idea. + +"Maybe we can use the rock," Tom says. + +"How?" Sam asks. + +"Like this," Tom says. He picks up the rock. He throws it at the axe. The rock hits the axe. The axe falls down. + +"Wow, you are smart!" Sam says. + +"Thank you," Tom says. He smiles. + +They run to the axe. They are happy. They hug each other. + +"Let's share the axe," Tom says. + +"OK, let's share it," Sam says. + +They play with the axe. They take turns. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to watch TV in the living room. They watch cartoons and laugh a lot. + +One day, Mom says, "Boys, we have to go to the store. Can you help me load the car?" Tom and Sam nod and follow Mom to the garage. They see many bags and boxes. Mom gives them some bags to carry. They are not heavy. They put them in the trunk of the car. + +"Good job, boys," Mom says. "Now we can go." She gets in the driver's seat and starts the car. Tom and Sam get in the back seat and buckle up. They are excited to go to the store. They wonder what they will see and buy. + +On the way, they pass by a big house. They see a girl sitting on the porch. She is pale and sad. She does not smile or wave. She just looks at the ground. + +"Mom, who is that girl?" Tom asks. + +"Her name is Lily," Mom says. "She is sick. She cannot go out and play. She stays at home all day." + +"That's sad," Sam says. "Can we do something for her?" + +Mom thinks for a moment. Then she says, "I have an idea. Why don't we buy her a gift at the store? Maybe a book or a toy. Something that will make her happy." + +Tom and Sam like the idea. They agree to look for a gift for Lily. They hope it will cheer her up. They also hope she will get better soon. They want to be her friends and watch TV with her. +Lily and Ben were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they liked to sleep in a big bed and eat yummy food. Mom and dad said they could go to the pool and play with the toys. + +When they got to the hotel, they saw a big cake in the lobby. It was for a party. The cake had many layers and colors and decorations. Lily and Ben wanted to taste it, but mom and dad said no. They said they had to wait for their own cake later. + +Lily and Ben went to their room and put their bags on the floor. They saw a long bench near the window. They had an idea. They decided to play balance on the bench. They took turns to stand on one leg and try not to fall. They laughed and cheered each other. + +"Look at me, I can balance for a long time!" Lily said. + +"You are good, but I can balance better!" Ben said. + +They were having fun, but they did not see that the bench was wobbly. It started to shake and creak. Suddenly, it broke and fell to the ground. Lily and Ben tumbled down with it. They made a loud noise. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and ran to the room. They saw Lily and Ben on the floor, with the broken bench and some pillows. They were not hurt, but they were scared and sorry. + +"What happened here?" mom asked. + +"We were playing balance on the bench, but it broke," Lily said. + +"We did not mean to break it, we are sorry," Ben said. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they were okay. They said they had to be careful and not play on the furniture. They said they would pay for the bench and apologize to the hotel staff. + +They also said they had a surprise for them. They had ordered a small cake for them from the lobby. It was not as big as the party cake, but it was delicious. It had chocolate and cream and sprinkles. Lily and Ben smiled and said thank you. They forgot about the broken bench and enjoyed their cake. They learned their lesson and had a good time at the hotel. +Tom was a boy who liked to help his grandpa. Grandpa had a cane that he used to walk. Tom liked to hold the cane and pretend he was a pirate or a knight. + +One day, Tom and grandpa went to the park. They saw a big slide and a swing. Tom wanted to play on them, but grandpa said he was too old for that. + +"Can I grab your cane, grandpa?" Tom asked. "I want to be a pirate and slide down the slide." + +Grandpa smiled and gave Tom his cane. "Be careful, Tom. Don't hurt yourself or anyone else with the cane." + +Tom said thank you and ran to the slide. He put the cane under his arm and climbed up the ladder. He shouted "Ahoy, mateys!" and slid down the slide. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He was happy. + +At the bottom of the slide, he saw a girl with a big lollipop. The lollipop was red and white and looked very sweet. Tom wanted a taste. He ran to the girl and said "Hello, can I have some of your lollipop?" + +The girl shook her head and said "No, this is mine. Go away." + +Tom did not like that. He wanted the lollipop. He grabbed the lollipop with his hand and tried to pull it away from the girl. The girl screamed and held on to the lollipop. They both pulled and pulled until the lollipop broke in half. + +Tom and the girl looked at the broken lollipop. They both felt sad and angry. They started to cry. + +Grandpa heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw Tom and the girl with the broken lollipop and his cane. He was not happy. + +"Tom, what did you do?" he asked. "Why did you grab the girl's lollipop? That was not nice. You should say sorry to her and give her back her lollipop." + +Tom felt ashamed. He knew he did something bad. He said sorry to the girl and gave her back the half of the lollipop he had. The girl said sorry too and gave him the other half. They both said thank you and smiled. + +Grandpa took his cane and said "Tom, you should not use my cane to be a pirate. You should use it to help me walk. Come on, let's go home and have some cookies. They are sweet too." + +Tom nodded and took grandpa's hand. He learned a lesson that day. He learned to share and to be kind. He also learned to love his grandpa and his cane. +Mia and Ben went to the toy store with Mom. They saw many toys that they liked. Mia liked a big doll with a pink dress. Ben liked a train with a whistle. But Mom said they could only buy one toy each. + +Mia and Ben looked at the price tags on the toys. The doll and the train were very expensive. They were sad. They wanted the toys, but they did not have enough money. + +Then they saw a basket with furry animals. There were cats, dogs, bears, and rabbits. They were soft and cute. And they were cheap. Mia and Ben smiled. They picked up a furry animal each. Mia chose a cat. Ben chose a dog. + +They hugged their furry animals and felt happy. They went to the cashier and paid for their toys. Mom was proud of them. She said they were smart and kind. + +"Thank you, Mom," Mia and Ben said. "We love our furry animals. They are our new friends." + +They left the toy store and went home. They played with their furry animals all day. They felt happy and loved. +Tommy loved cars. He had many toy cars that he played with every day. He liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. He wanted to be a mechanic when he grew up, like his dad. + +One day, his dad took him to his garage, where he fixed real cars. Tommy was very happy. He saw many big and shiny cars. He wanted to touch them and see how they worked. His dad said he could help him with a small car that had a broken wheel. + +Tommy and his dad went to the small car. His dad gave him a tool and told him to hold the wheel while he screwed it. Tommy did as he was told. He felt proud and excited. He looked at the car and thought it was beautiful. + +But then, something bad happened. A mean man came to the garage. He was the owner of the small car. He saw Tommy and his dad working on it. He got very angry. He yelled at them and said they were ruining his car. He said he hated them and he hated his car. He said he wanted a new and better car. + +Tommy was scared and sad. He did not understand why the mean man was so mad. He thought he and his dad were helping him. He wanted to cry. His dad tried to calm the mean man down, but he did not listen. He pushed his dad and grabbed the tool from Tommy's hand. He hit the car with the tool and made a big dent. He laughed and said he did not care about the car anymore. + +Tommy and his dad were shocked and hurt. They watched the mean man leave the garage. They looked at the small car and saw the damage. They felt sorry for the car. They could not fix it anymore. It was not beautiful anymore. It was broken and ugly. Tommy and his dad hugged each other and went home. They did not want to be mechanics anymore. +Lily was a restless girl. She liked to run, jump, play and sing. She did not like to sit still and learn. She had a tutor who came to her house every week. His name was Mr. Lee. He tried to teach Lily how to read, write and count. + +But Lily did not want to learn. She wanted to have fun. She did not listen to Mr. Lee. She did not do her homework. She did not accept his help. She made noise, drew on the walls and hid his books. Mr. Lee was sad and angry. He did not know how to help Lily. + +One day, Mr. Lee brought a surprise for Lily. It was a big box with a bow. Lily was curious. She opened the box and saw a doll. The doll had long hair, a pretty dress and a book. Mr. Lee said, "This is Anna. She is your new friend. She likes to learn and she can teach you too. She can read, write and count. She can also sing and play with you. Do you want to meet her?" + +Lily looked at the doll and smiled. She liked Anna. She took her out of the box and hugged her. She said, "Hello, Anna. I am Lily. You are very nice. Can you teach me how to read, write and count?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I can. And Mr. Lee can help us too. He is a good tutor. He knows a lot of things. Will you accept his help?" + +Lily looked at Mr. Lee and said, "Yes, I will. I am sorry for being bad. I want to learn and have fun. Can we be friends?" Mr. Lee smiled and said, "Of course we can. I am glad you changed your mind. Learning can be fun and rewarding. And you can still run, jump, play and sing. But you have to do your homework too. Can you promise me that?" Lily nodded and said, "I promise. Thank you for the doll. She is the best gift ever." Mr. Lee said, "You are welcome. She is yours to keep. Now, let's start our lesson. Are you ready?" Lily said, "Yes, I am. Let's go." And they went to the table and opened the book. Lily was not restless anymore. She was happy and eager to learn. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys because their parents were wealthy and bought them whatever they wanted. But they did not share their toys with each other. They always fought over who had the best toy and who could play with it. + +One day, their mother gave them a big box of oats for breakfast. She said oats were good for them and they should eat them every day. Lila and Ben did not like oats. They thought they were boring and tasteless. They wanted to eat cake and candy instead. But their mother said they had to finish their oats before they could have anything else. + +Lila and Ben had an idea. They decided to use the oats to make something fun. They poured the oats on the floor and started to shape them into different things. They made animals, cars, houses, and even people. They pretended they were playing with their toys, but they did not fight. They had fun together. + +Their mother came to see what they were doing. She was surprised and angry. She saw the mess they had made with the oats. She said they had wasted good food and they had to clean it up. She also said they had to eat their oats or they would not get any toys. + +Lila and Ben were sad and sorry. They realized they had been naughty and foolish. They said they were sorry to their mother and they helped her clean the floor. They also ate their oats, even though they did not like them. They learned their lesson. + +They also learned something else. They learned that they did not need so many toys to have fun. They learned that they could use their imagination and creativity to make anything they wanted. They learned that they could share and play with each other. They learned that oats could fit in their mouths and in their games. They learned that oats were not so bad after all. +Tommy likes to sing songs. He knows many songs from his books and TV. He sings in the morning, he sings at lunch, he sings at night. He sings when he is happy, he sings when he is sad, he sings when he is bored. + +On Wednesday, Tommy goes to a big place with many people. It is a school. He sees many kids like him. They sit on the floor and listen to a lady. The lady is a teacher. She tells them stories and shows them pictures. Tommy likes the stories and the pictures. He listens and smiles. + +Then the teacher says, "Who wants to sing a song?" Tommy raises his hand. He wants to sing a song. He loves to sing. The teacher says, "OK, Tommy, come here and sing for us." Tommy walks to the front. He feels a little scared. He sees many eyes looking at him. He takes a deep breath and starts to sing. + +He sings his favorite song. It is about a duck and a frog. He sings loud and clear. He makes funny sounds and moves. He sings with all his heart. He forgets about the eyes. He only thinks about the song. + +When he finishes, he hears a big noise. It is the sound of hands. The people are clapping. They are clapping for him. They like his song. They think he is good. Tommy feels happy. He feels proud. He smiles and bows. He says, "Thank you, thank you." The people clap more. They say, "Bravo, Tommy, bravo." Tommy walks back to his seat. He feels warm and fuzzy. He likes the school. He likes the teacher. He likes the people. He likes to sing. He can't wait to sing again. +Ben and Lily liked to play with metal cars. They had many metal cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sometimes they made roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, mom said they could go to the store with her. Ben and Lily were glad. They wanted to see more metal cars at the store. They put on their coats and shoes and got in the car. Mom drove them to the store. + +At the store, Ben and Lily saw many things. They saw fruits and vegetables, clothes and shoes, books and toys. They followed mom as she put things in the cart. Then they saw a big shelf with metal cars. Ben and Lily ran to the shelf. They saw metal cars of all kinds. They saw fire trucks, police cars, buses, trains, planes, and more. They wanted to touch and play with them all. + +Mom said they could each pick one metal car to take home. Ben and Lily were very happy. They looked at all the metal cars and tried to choose. Ben picked a red fire truck with a ladder. Lily picked a yellow bus with windows. They thanked mom and hugged their metal cars. + +Mom paid for the things and they went back to the car. Ben and Lily put their metal cars on their laps. They could not wait to play with them at home. They were very glad they went to the store with mom. They loved their metal cars. +Ben likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads books about animals, cars, and space. He reads every night before he sleeps. + +One day, he goes to the library with his mom. He sees a big book with a picture of a chicken on the cover. He likes chickens. He wants to read the book. He asks his mom, "Can I read this book, please?" + +His mom looks at the book. She sees a sticker on the back. It says, "This book is expensive. You have to pay ten dollars to borrow it." She says, "Sorry, Ben. This book is too expensive. We cannot borrow it. We can find another book for you." + +Ben is sad. He really wants to read the book. He says, "But I like chickens. I want to know more about them. Please, mom, please." + +His mom hugs him. She says, "I know, Ben. I like chickens too. But we have to be careful with our money. We can read other books about chickens. Look, there is a shelf with many books about farm animals. Maybe we can find a book there." + +Ben nods. He wipes his tears. He follows his mom to the shelf. He sees a book with a picture of a cow, a pig, and a chicken. He smiles. He says, "This book looks good. Can I read this book, please?" + +His mom looks at the book. She sees a sticker on the back. It says, "This book is free. You can borrow it for two weeks." She says, "Yes, Ben. You can read this book. Let's go to the counter and check it out." + +Ben is happy. He holds the book in his hands. He says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I can't wait to read this book." + +His mom says, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you too. I'm proud of you for being brave and finding another book. Let's go home and read it together." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has red and yellow feathers. It is very attractive. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Sara says. "It is so pretty. I want to catch it and keep it as a pet." + +"No, Sara, you can't do that," Tom says. "The bird is wild. It needs to fly and be free. If you catch it, it will be sad and scared." + +But Sara does not listen to Tom. She runs to the tree and climbs up. She reaches for the bird. The bird sees Sara and tries to fly away. But Sara is fast. She grabs the bird by the neck. + +"Got you!" Sara says. "You are mine now!" + +But the bird is not happy. It is angry and hurt. It opens its beak and bites Sara's hand. Sara screams and lets go of the bird. She falls from the tree and hits the ground. She is bleeding and crying. + +Tom runs to Sara and tries to help her. He calls for help. The bird flies away and does not look back. Sara is sorry for what she did. But it is too late. She has lost her friend and hurt herself. She has learned a hard lesson. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to do things together. One day, they want to make breakfast for Mom and Dad. They see some eggs in the fridge. + +"Let's make eggs!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Lily says. "But how do we make eggs?" + +Ben thinks. He is clever. He remembers what Mom does. He gets a pan and a spoon. He puts the pan on the stove. He turns on the stove. + +"Careful!" Lily says. "The stove is hot!" + +Ben nods. He cracks an egg on the edge of the pan. He opens the egg and pours it into the pan. He does the same with another egg. + +"Look!" Ben says. "The eggs are cooking!" + +Lily gets a plate and a fork. She puts the plate on the table. She waits for the eggs to be ready. + +"Can I help?" Lily asks. + +Ben smiles. He is happy. He gives Lily the spoon. He says, "You can stir the eggs with the spoon. Make them fluffy!" + +Lily stirs the eggs with the spoon. She is careful. She is clever, too. She makes the eggs fluffy. + +"Done!" Ben says. He turns off the stove. He gets a spatula. He slides the eggs onto the plate. + +"Yummy!" Lily says. She gets some bread and butter. She puts them on the table, too. + +They bring the breakfast to Mom and Dad's room. They knock on the door. + +"Surprise!" Ben and Lily say. "We made breakfast for you!" + +Mom and Dad wake up. They see the breakfast. They are surprised. They are proud. They hug Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you!" Mom and Dad say. "You are so clever and sweet!" + +Ben and Lily smile. They are happy. They made breakfast for Mom and Dad. They did a good job. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom asked her to fill a bowl with flour. Sara was happy to do it. She took a big spoon and scooped the flour from the bag. + +"Be careful, Sara, don't spill the flour," her mom said. + +"I won't, mom, I'm a big girl," Sara said. She carried the bowl to the table, where her mom was making a cake. She felt proud of herself. + +But then, she tripped on the rug and fell down. The bowl flew out of her hands and the flour went everywhere. It covered Sara, her mom, the table, the floor, and the cake. Sara started to cry. Her mom was angry and sad. + +"Oh, Sara, what have you done? You ruined the cake and made a big mess. You are not a big girl, you are a clumsy girl. Go to your room and don't come out until I say so," her mom yelled. + +Sara ran to her room, still crying. She felt bad and sorry. She wished she could make her mom happy again. She wished she could make an amazing cake. She wished she could wear a clean apron. She wished she could help her mom in the kitchen. But she couldn't. She had to stay in her room and wait. She didn't like this ending at all. +Lily was restless. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to play with her toys and read her books. But Mom said it was bedtime and turned off the light. + +"Please, Mom, one more book?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you need to sleep. You have a big day tomorrow. You can read more books in the morning," Mom said. + +She kissed Lily goodnight and left the room. Lily sighed. She was not sleepy at all. She looked at her shelf. There were so many books she liked. She wanted to read them all. + +She got out of bed and tiptoed to the shelf. She reached for a book. But she was too short. She stretched and stretched. She lost her balance. She fell to the floor. The book fell on her head. It hurt. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the room. She saw Lily on the floor with a book on her head. She picked her up and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to read a book. But I fell and the book fell on me," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and kissed her head. + +"It's okay, Lily. I know you love books. But you need to be careful. And you need to sleep. Reading is more fun when you are rested and happy," Mom said. + +She tucked Lily back in bed and gave her the book. + +"Here, you can have this book. But only one. And then you have to sleep, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. Thank you. I love you," Lily said. + +She opened the book and looked at the pictures. They were pretty and colorful. She felt her eyes get heavy. She closed the book and put it on the pillow. She snuggled under the blanket. She was not restless anymore. She was sleepy and cozy. She fell asleep. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big bird with blue and yellow feathers. It was a parrot. The parrot was sitting on a branch and making funny noises. + +"Hello, hello!" the parrot said. + +"Wow, a talking bird!" Lila said. She wanted to touch the parrot. + +"Be careful, Lila. The bird is delicate. You might hurt it or make it fly away," Ben said. + +Lila nodded. She walked slowly to the parrot. She held out her hand and smiled. + +"Hello, bird. You are pretty. What is your name?" she asked. + +The parrot looked at Lila. It tilted its head and said, "My name is Coco. I am lost. I flew away from my home. Can you help me?" + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for the parrot. They wanted to help it find its home. + +"Where do you live, Coco?" Ben asked. + +"I live in a big house with a red roof. There is a cage with a note on it. The note says 'Coco's home'. Do you know where it is?" the parrot said. + +Lila and Ben thought hard. They remembered seeing a big house with a red roof on their way to the garden. It was not far from here. + +"Yes, we know where it is. We can take you there. Come with us, Coco," Lila said. + +She gently picked up the parrot and set it on her shoulder. The parrot thanked her and said, "You are very kind. Thank you for helping me." + +Lila and Ben ran to the big house with the red roof. They found the cage with the note on it. They opened the cage and let the parrot in. + +"Here you are, Coco. This is your home. We are happy for you," Lila said. + +The parrot was happy too. It said, "Thank you, thank you. You are good friends. I will never forget you." + +Lila and Ben waved goodbye to the parrot. They felt proud and happy. They had helped a lost and delicate bird. They had made a new friend. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. They also liked to mail letters to each other. They would draw pictures and write their names and put them in envelopes. Then they would give them to their moms or dads to mail. + +One day, Ben got a letter from Lily. He opened it and saw a picture of a unicorn. He did not like unicorns. He thought they were silly and girly. He wanted to tell Lily his opinion. He took a crayon and wrote on the picture: "Unicorns are bad. I like dinosaurs. You are dumb." + +He put the picture back in the envelope and asked his dad to mail it to Lily. His dad did not look at the picture. He just said okay and took it to the mailbox. + +The next day, Lily got the letter from Ben. She opened it and saw the picture of the unicorn. She was happy. She loved unicorns. They were pretty and magical. She wanted to thank Ben for the picture. But then she saw what he wrote on it. She felt sad and angry. She did not understand why Ben was so mean. She did not want to be his friend anymore. + +She threw the picture in the trash and ran to her mom. She told her mom what Ben did. Her mom hugged her and said: "I'm sorry, Lily. Ben was very rude. He should not have said those things. He should have respected your opinion. Everyone likes different things and that's okay. But you should always be kind and polite to others. That's what friends do." + +Lily nodded and said: "You're right, mom. I will always be kind and polite. But I don't think Ben is my friend anymore. He hurt my feelings." + +Her mom said: "I understand, Lily. Maybe he will realize his mistake and apologize. But if he doesn't, you can find other friends who will appreciate you and your opinion. You are a rare and wonderful girl, Lily. And you deserve to be happy." + +The moral of the story is: You should respect other people's opinions and be kind and polite to them. If you are rude and mean, you will lose your friends and make them sad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to find sticks and stones and make things with them. They saw a creek with clear water and fish. They wanted to catch some fish to play with. + +They found a big stick and a long string. They tied the string to the stick and made a fishing rod. They looked for a worm to put on the string. They saw a big pile of dirt. They dug with their hands and found a worm. They put the worm on the string and went to the creek. + +They threw the string in the water and waited. They saw a fish swim near the worm. They pulled the stick and caught the fish. They were happy. They took the fish out of the water and put it on the grass. + +"Look, we caught a fish!" Lily said. + +"Let's play with it!" Ben said. + +They poked the fish with their fingers. The fish flopped and gasped. It was scared and hurt. It wanted to go back to the water. + +"Stop, that's mean!" Lily said. "The fish is not happy. We should put it back in the creek." + +"No, it's ours!" Ben said. "We caught it. We can do what we want with it." + +They argued and fought. They pulled the fish from each other. The fish was in pain. It stopped moving. + +They looked at the fish. It was not breathing. It was dead. + +They felt sad and sorry. They killed the fish. They did not mean to. They did not know. + +They buried the fish in the dirt. They said sorry to the fish. They went back to their home. They did not play in the woods anymore. + +The moral of the story is: Do not hurt living things. They have feelings too. They want to be safe and happy. Be kind and gentle to them. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the wood near their home. They had a secret spot where they built a hut with sticks and leaves. They felt peaceful and happy there. + +One day, they heard a loud noise in the wood. It sounded like a big truck or a monster. They were scared and ran to their hut. They hid inside and whispered to each other. + +"What is that noise?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a bad man who wants to cut down the trees," Ben said. + +"We have to stay here and be quiet. Maybe he will go away," Lila said. + +They stayed in their hut and hoped the noise would stop. But it did not. It got closer and closer. They could see the trees shaking and falling. They could smell the smoke and the dust. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice outside their hut. It was their dad. + +"Lila! Ben! Where are you? Come out, quick!" he shouted. + +They opened the door and saw their dad. He looked worried and angry. He grabbed their hands and pulled them out of the wood. + +"What are you doing here? Don't you know it's dangerous? They are clearing the wood to build a new road. You could have been hurt!" he said. + +They were sorry and ashamed. They did not know about the road. They loved the wood and their hut. They did not want to lose them. + +"Dad, can we stay in the wood? Can we keep our hut?" they asked. + +He shook his head and hugged them. + +"No, you can't. The wood is gone. But we can find another place to play. A place that is safe and peaceful. Come on, let's go home," he said. + +They followed him and looked back at the wood. They saw their hut crushed by a big machine. They felt sad and angry. They wished they could stay in the wood. But they knew they had to go. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make houses, towers, and cars with the blocks. Sometimes they add more blocks to make their things bigger and stronger. + +One day, they see a new box of blocks in the playroom. The box has different shapes and colors of blocks. They also see a book with pictures of figures. The figures are animals, people, and things made with the blocks. + +"Wow, look at these blocks!" Lily says. "They are so pretty and fun. Can we play with them?" + +"Yes, let's try to make some figures like in the book," Ben says. "I want to make a lion. It is big and brave." + +They open the box and take out some blocks. They look at the book and try to copy the pictures. Lily makes a cat, a flower, and a star. Ben makes a lion, a truck, and a rocket. + +They are very happy with their figures. They show them to each other and to their mom. + +"Look, mom, we made these figures with the new blocks," Lily says. "Do you like them?" + +"They are wonderful, my sweeties," mom says. "You are very clever and creative. I'm proud of you." + +"Can we add more blocks to make more figures?" Ben asks. "We want to make a zoo, a city, and a space station." + +"Of course you can, my darlings," mom says. "But remember to share and help each other. And don't forget to clean up when you are done." + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They hug their mom and go back to their blocks. They add more blocks and make more figures. They have a lot of fun playing with the new blocks. They are happy and brave. +Tim and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a crab crawling out of a hole. It had big claws and a hard shell. + +"Look, a crab!" Tim said. "Let's catch it!" + +They ran after the crab, but it was fast and clever. It ran into the water and hid under a rock. + +"Where did it go?" Lily asked. "It vanished!" + +They looked around, but they could not see the crab. They were sad and disappointed. + +"Don't worry," Tim said. "We can find another crab. Or maybe a starfish. Or a fish. There are many things in the sea." + +Lily nodded. She liked Tim. He was her best friend. He was reliable. He always made her feel better. + +They held hands and walked along the shore. They saw a big wave coming. They jumped over it and laughed. They forgot about the crab. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play dress up. They had many costumes in their big box. They had a princess dress, a pirate hat, a lion mask, and more. They enjoyed pretending to be different characters and having fun. + +One day, their mom said they could go to a party at their friend's house. She said they could wear their costumes if they wanted to. Anna and Ben were very happy and excited. They ran to their box and looked for their favorite costumes. + +Anna chose the princess dress and Ben chose the pirate hat. They put them on and looked at themselves in the mirror. They smiled and said, "We look great!" + +They went to the party and saw their friends. Some of their friends also wore costumes, and some did not. They played games, ate snacks, and sang songs. They had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the party, their mom came to pick them up. She thanked their friend's mom for inviting them and said they had a wonderful time. She also said, "Anna and Ben, you have such nice costumes. You are very lucky to have them. You should be grateful for what you have and share with others who don't have as much." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we are grateful. We love our costumes, but we also love our friends. We can share our costumes with them next time we play dress up." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's very kind and generous of you. I'm proud of you both. Now let's go home and get some rest. You had a busy day." + +Anna and Ben said goodbye to their friends and got in the car. They were tired, but happy. They enjoyed their party and their costumes, but they also learned to be grateful and share. They fell asleep on the way home, dreaming of their next adventure. +Sara was very happy today. She had a new uniform for school. It was fancy and pink, with a skirt and a bow. She wanted to show it to her friends and teacher. + +She walked to school with her mom, holding her hand. She saw some kids playing outside. They wore blue uniforms, like the old ones. Sara smiled and waved at them. + +"Hi, Sara!" one of them said. "What are you wearing?" + +Sara stopped and looked at him. He was Ben, her friend from class. He had a big grin on his face. + +"This is my new uniform," Sara said proudly. "Do you like it?" + +Ben laughed. "No, I don't. It looks silly. You look like a doll. Why are you wearing that?" + +Sara felt a hot feeling in her face. She wanted to cry. She did not like Ben's words. He was mean. He embarrassed her. + +"Ben, that's not nice," her mom said. "Sara can wear whatever she wants. Her uniform is lovely. You should apologize." + +Ben shrugged. "Sorry, Sara. I was just joking. But you still look funny." + +Sara did not want to talk to Ben anymore. She ran to the school door. She hoped her teacher and other friends would like her uniform. She hoped Ben would stop teasing her. She hoped she would feel happy again. +Lily was a little girl who loved to dance. She liked to spin and jump and bend her neck like a swan. She felt graceful and happy when she danced. + +One day, she saw a shiny necklace in her mom's drawer. It had many beads and a sharp metal clasp. Lily wanted to wear it and dance with it. She thought it would make her look more graceful. + +She took the necklace and put it around her neck. She ran to the mirror and smiled. She looked pretty and sparkly. She started to dance and twirl in front of the mirror. + +But then, she felt a pain in her neck. The sharp clasp had scratched her skin and made it bleed. She cried out loud and dropped the necklace. She ran to her mom and showed her the wound. + +"Mommy, mommy, it hurts!" she sobbed. + +"Oh, Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked. She saw the necklace on the floor and the blood on Lily's neck. She hugged her and said, "You shouldn't play with things that are sharp, honey. They can hurt you. Let me clean your neck and put a band-aid on it." + +She took Lily to the bathroom and washed her neck gently. She put a band-aid on the scratch and kissed it. She said, "There, there, it's okay now. You're still my graceful little dancer. But next time, ask me before you take something from my drawer, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I'm sorry. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. Now, how about we dance together with some scarves instead of a necklace? They are soft and colorful and won't hurt you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. That sounds fun. Let's dance!" +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see a lot of old things inside. They see a hat, a shoe, a book, and a map. + +"Look, a map!" Tim says. He takes the map and looks at it. It has many lines and dots and words. He does not know what they mean. + +"Where does the map go?" Mia asks. She wants to see the map too. She tries to take the map from Tim. + +"No, it is mine!" Tim says. He pulls the map hard. Mia pulls the map too. They both pull and pull until the map tears in two. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Mia say. They look at the map. It has a big part in the middle. They feel sad and sorry. + +The map is smelly. It smells like dirt and mold. Tim and Mia do not like the smell. They drop the map on the ground. + +"Let's go play something else," Tim says. + +"OK," Mia says. They leave the box and the map and run to the swings. They forget about the map. They are friends again. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy boat in the bath. They pretended it was a mighty ship that sailed across the sea. They made waves with their hands and splashed water everywhere. + +One day, they found a new toy in the bath. It was a yellow duck that squeaked when they squeezed it. Tom and Mia thought it was funny and took turns squeezing the duck and making it squeak. + +"Let's make the duck the captain of the boat," Mia said. "He can tell the boat where to go." + +"Okay," Tom said. "But be careful. Don't squeeze him too hard or he might pop." + +Mia nodded and put the duck on the boat. She squeezed him gently and made him say, "Quack, quack, sail to the island. Quack, quack, watch out for sharks." + +Tom and Mia laughed and followed the duck's orders. They sailed the boat to the island, which was a soap bar, and avoided the sharks, which were their fingers. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He wanted to play a trick on Mia. He waited until she was not looking and squeezed the duck very hard. He hoped it would make a loud squeak and scare Mia. + +But instead of squeaking, the duck popped. It made a loud bang and flew off the boat. The boat tipped over and sank in the water. Tom and Mia gasped and stared at the broken duck. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Mia cried. "You broke the duck and the boat!" + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tom said. "I was just trying to be funny. I didn't mean to pop the duck." + +Mia was very sad and angry. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She got out of the bath and ran to her room. + +Tom felt bad. He wished he had not squeezed the duck so hard. He wished he had listened to Mia. He wished he could fix the duck and the boat. He wished he could make Mia happy again. He did not know what to do. He sat in the bath and cried. +Anna and Ben love to play outside in nature. They like to see the flowers, the birds, the bugs and the sun. The sun is very bright and warm. It makes everything shine. + +One day, they find a big glass jar in the grass. It is shiny and clear. They wonder what is inside. They open the lid and see a lot of tiny stars. They are very pretty and sparkly. They make the jar shine even more. + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They want to keep the jar and the stars. They take turns holding it and looking at it. They think it is a magic jar. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is a fairy. She is very small and has wings. She is angry and sad. She says, "Give me back my jar and my stars! You have stolen them from me! They are not toys. They are fragile and alive. They need the sky and the night. If you keep them, they will die!" + +Anna and Ben are scared and sorry. They did not know they were hurting the stars. They did not mean to steal them. They say, "We are sorry, fairy. We did not know. We thought they were pretty and shiny. We wanted to play with them. We will give them back to you." + +The fairy is still angry, but she sees that they are telling the truth. She says, "You must be careful with nature. It is not yours to take. It is a gift to share. You must respect it and protect it. You must learn to enjoy it without harming it." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "We understand, fairy. We will be careful. We will respect and protect nature. We will enjoy it without harming it." + +They give the jar and the stars back to the fairy. She thanks them and flies away. She takes the jar and the stars to the sky and the night. They shine again. + +Anna and Ben watch them and smile. They have learned a lesson. They have made a friend. They have seen a wonder. They love nature. They love the sun and the stars. They love to see them shine. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play dress-up with their dad's clothes. One day, they find a large suit in the closet. It is blue and has many buttons. + +"Wow, look at this suit!" Ben says. "It is so big and nice. I want to wear it." + +"No, I want to wear it!" Sam says. "You always get the best things. It is my turn." + +They both grab the suit and pull it. The suit makes a ripping sound. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Sam say. "We broke the suit. Dad will be mad at us." + +They hear dad coming up the stairs. They quickly hide the suit under the bed. + +"Hi, boys," dad says. "What are you doing?" + +"Nothing, dad," Ben and Sam say. "We are just playing." + +Dad looks at them. He sees a blue button on the floor. He picks it up. + +"Is this from my suit?" he asks. "The one I need for work tomorrow?" + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They feel bad. They do not want to lie to dad. + +"Sorry, dad," Ben says. "We wanted to wear your suit. It looked so large and nice. But we pulled it and it ripped. We are sorry." + +"Please, dad, do not be mad at us," Sam says. "We did not mean to break your suit. We love you." + +Dad sighs. He is not happy, but he is not angry either. He loves his boys. + +"I know you love me, boys," he says. "And I love you too. But you should not play with my suit. It is not a toy. It is for work. And now it is ruined. How will I fix it?" + +Ben and Sam think. They want to help dad. + +"Maybe we can sew it, dad," Ben says. "We have a needle and thread. We can try to make it whole again." + +"Or maybe we can buy you a new suit, dad," Sam says. "We have some money in our piggy bank. We can give it to you." + +Dad smiles. He is touched by their words. He hugs them. + +"Thank you, boys," he says. "You are very sweet and kind. But you do not have to sew it or buy it. I have another suit in the closet. It is not as large or nice, but it will do. And maybe one day, when you are bigger, you can wear my suit. But only if you ask me first. And only if you are careful. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, dad," Ben and Sam say. "We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +"I love you too, boys," dad says. "Now, let's go downstairs and have some cookies. And then we can play a game. How does that sound?" + +"Yay!" Ben and Sam say. "That sounds great. Thank you, dad." + +They go downstairs with dad. They have some cookies and play a game. They forget about the suit. They are happy. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill and slide down. + +"Let's go, Sam!" Tom says. He runs to the hill. He has a red sled. He puts the sled on the snow and sits on it. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Sam says. He runs after Tom. He has a blue sled. He puts the sled on the snow and sits on it. + +They zip down the hill. They go very fast. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +But then, they see a big rock. It is in their way. They cannot stop. They cannot turn. They are scared. + +"Look out, Tom!" Sam says. + +"Look out, Sam!" Tom says. + +They hit the rock. They fly off their sleds. They land on the snow. They are not hurt. But their sleds are broken. They have holes and cracks. + +They look at their sleds. They are sad. They see something shiny in the rock. They go closer. They see a skull. It is very old. It is very thin. It has no teeth. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom says. + +"I don't know, Tom. It looks like a head. But not a real head. A bone head." Sam says. + +"Maybe it is a dinosaur head. Maybe it was here a long time ago. Maybe it hit the rock too." Tom says. + +"Maybe, Tom. Maybe." Sam says. + +They forget about their sleds. They are curious. They touch the skull. They feel the holes and bumps. They wonder what it was like. They make up stories about it. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, Lily got a new toy car from her mom. It was shiny and red and made loud noises. Lily was very happy with her car and wanted to show it to Tom. + +She called Tom on the phone and said, "Tom, I have a new car. Do you want to come and see it? I can invite you to my house." + +Tom said, "Yes, I want to see your car. I will come soon." + +Tom was envious of Lily's car. He wished he had a car like that. He thought, "Lily is so lucky. She always gets the best toys. I have nothing. Maybe I can take her car and make it mine." + +When Tom arrived at Lily's house, he saw the car on the table. He pretended to be happy for Lily and said, "Wow, your car is very nice. Can I play with it?" + +Lily said, "Sure, you can play with it. But be careful. It is my favorite toy." + +Tom nodded and took the car. He played with it for a while, then he said, "I have to go now. Bye, Lily." + +He ran out of the door with the car in his hand. He did not say thank you or goodbye. He just wanted to keep the car for himself. + +Lily was shocked and sad. She ran after Tom and shouted, "Tom, give me back my car. That is not yours. That is mine." + +Tom ignored her and ran faster. He did not care about Lily's feelings. He only cared about the car. + +He crossed the street without looking. He did not see the big truck coming. The truck hit him and the car. Tom and the car were smashed. Tom was hurt very badly. He cried and screamed. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to help Tom. She was scared and sorry. She said, "Tom, why did you do that? Why did you take my car? Why did you not listen to me?" + +Tom was in pain and regret. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was envious of your car. I wanted it for myself. I was wrong. I was a bad friend. Please forgive me." + +Lily said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to learn to be happy with what you have. And you have to be kind and honest with your friends. And you have to be careful when you cross the street. Those are the rules of life." + +The moral of the story is: Do not be envious of what others have. Be grateful for what you have. And be a good friend to others. And always look both ways before you cross the street. +Lily was very excited. It was her birthday and she wanted a present. She asked her mom and dad for a present, but they said no. They said they had no money and they had to pay the bills. Lily was sad and angry. She did not listen to them. She wanted a present. + +She decided to go to her neighbor's house. Her neighbor was an elderly lady who lived alone. She always smiled at Lily and gave her cookies. Lily thought maybe she would have a present for her. She knocked on the door and waited. + +The elderly lady opened the door and saw Lily. She was surprised and happy. She said, "Hello, Lily. What are you doing here?" + +Lily said, "It's my birthday. Do you have a present for me?" + +The elderly lady frowned. She said, "No, Lily. I don't have a present for you. I'm sorry. You shouldn't ask for presents from strangers. It's rude and dangerous. You should go back to your parents. They love you and they know what's best for you." + +Lily did not like the answer. She did not listen to the elderly lady. She pushed past her and ran into the house. She looked around and saw a shiny box on the table. She thought it was a present. She grabbed it and opened it. + +But it was not a present. It was a trap. The box had a bomb inside. It exploded and made a loud noise. It hurt Lily and the elderly lady. They fell to the ground and did not get up. They were gone. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They enjoy running, jumping and sliding on the grass. They also like to look for flowers, bugs and rocks on the ground. + +One day, they find a beautiful butterfly on a delicate flower. They are very happy and want to see it closer. They walk slowly and quietly to the flower. + +"Wow, look at its wings!" Anna says. "They have many colors and spots." + +"Yes, and it has two long things on its head. What are they?" Ben asks. + +"I think they are called antennas. They help the butterfly smell and feel things," Anna says. + +They watch the butterfly for a long time. They are careful not to touch it or scare it. They want the butterfly to be happy too. + +The butterfly flaps its wings and flies away. Anna and Ben wave goodbye to it. They smile and hug each other. They enjoy their friendship and their adventure. They decide to look for more butterflies and flowers on the ground. They have a lot of fun. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys in their room, but they also liked to make their own things. One day, they decided to make ornaments for their Christmas tree. They used paper, glue, scissors, glitter and stickers. + +"Look, I made a star!" Jill said, holding up her ornament. "It is shiny and pretty." + +"I made a snowman!" Ben said, showing his ornament. "It has a hat and a scarf." + +They were very proud of their ornaments and wanted to hang them on the tree. They ran downstairs to the living room, where their mom was sitting on the couch. + +"Mom, mom, look what we made!" they said, waving their ornaments. + +"Wow, those are very nice, my loves," their mom said, smiling. "You are very creative. Do you want to hang them on the tree?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" they said, nodding. + +"OK, but first you have to order them by size," their mom said. "The big ones go on the bottom, and the small ones go on the top. That way, the tree will look balanced and beautiful." + +Jill and Ben agreed and started to order their ornaments by size. They put the big ones on the lower branches, and the small ones on the higher branches. They were very careful not to break them or drop them. + +They finished hanging their ornaments and stepped back to admire their work. The tree was sparkling and colorful, and they felt very happy. + +"Good job, my loves," their mom said, hugging them. "You made the tree look very festive. Do you want to put the star on the top?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" they said, jumping. + +Their mom lifted Jill up and helped her put the star on the top of the tree. It was the last ornament, and it made the tree look complete. + +"Yay, we did it!" Jill said, clapping. + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben said, clapping. + +They hugged their mom and thanked her for helping them. They sat on the couch and looked at the tree. They felt very warm and cozy. + +But then, they smelled something smelly. It was coming from the tree. They wrinkled their noses and wondered what it was. + +"Mom, what is that smelly thing?" Jill asked, pointing at the tree. + +"Smelly thing? What smelly thing?" their mom asked, confused. + +They got closer to the tree and sniffed. They found the source of the smell. It was Ben's snowman ornament. It had a hat and a scarf, but it also had something else. It had cheese. + +"Ben, why did you put cheese on your snowman?" Jill asked, surprised. + +"Because cheese is yummy," Ben said, shrugging. + +"But cheese is not for ornaments, Ben," Jill said, shaking her head. "Cheese is for eating. And cheese gets smelly when it is old." + +"Oh, I didn't know that," Ben said, frowning. + +Their mom laughed and took the cheese off the snowman. She threw it in the trash and wiped the ornament with a cloth. + +"It's OK, Ben, you didn't mean to make it smelly," she said, patting his head. "But next time, don't put cheese on your ornaments, OK?" + +"OK, mom, I'm sorry," Ben said, nodding. + +"It's OK, Ben, I forgive you," Jill said, hugging him. + +They smiled and looked at the tree again. It was still sparkling and colorful, and now it was not smelly. They felt very happy. They had made the best ornaments ever. +Tom liked to write. He had a big book with many pages. He used his crayons to write his name, his age, and his favorite things. He wrote about his dog, his bike, and his toys. He wrote every day. + +One day, his aunt came to visit. She was very nice. She brought him a gift. It was a new book. Tom was happy. He wanted to write in his new book. He opened it and saw many pictures. They were pictures of animals. He liked animals. + +He took his crayons and started to write. He wrote the names of the animals. He wrote "cat", "dog", "bird", and "fish". He wrote them under the pictures. He was proud of his writing. + +But his aunt was not happy. She saw what he did. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? You are ruining your book. You are not supposed to write on the pictures. You are supposed to look at them and read them." + +Tom was confused. He did not understand. He said, "But I like to write. I want to write in my book. It is my book." + +His aunt was frustrated. She said, "No, Tom, you can't write in this book. This book is for reading, not for writing. You have another book for writing. You can write in that book. But this book is special. You have to keep it clean and nice." + +Tom was sad. He did not want to make his aunt angry. He liked his new book. But he liked to write too. He did not know what to do. He put down his crayons and looked at his aunt. He said, "I'm sorry, aunt. I did not know. Can you read me the book?" +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the woods. They make arrows from sticks and feathers. They pretend to be hunters. + +One day, they see a big bird in a tree. It has red and yellow feathers. Tom says, "Look, Sam, a parrot! Let's catch it with our arrows!" + +Sam says, "OK, Tom, but be careful. Parrots are tough. They can bite and scratch." + +Tom nods. He picks an arrow from his bag. He aims at the parrot. He throws the arrow. But the parrot is fast. It flies away. It makes a loud noise. "Squawk! Squawk!" + +Tom and Sam run after the parrot. They throw more arrows. But the parrot is smarter. It dodges and hides. It makes fun of them. "Missed me! Missed me!" + +Tom and Sam get tired. They stop and sit on a log. They look at their arrows. They are broken and bent. They feel sad. + +Tom says, "Sam, I'm sorry. I wanted to catch the parrot for you. It was so pretty." + +Sam says, "It's OK, Tom. You are a good friend. We can make more arrows. Maybe next time we will catch the parrot. Or maybe we will find something else to play with." + +They smile and hug. They are still friends. They go back to their homes. They say goodbye. They promise to play again tomorrow. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the garden and feed the chickens. One day, they found a pale chicken with a red hat. It was different from the other chickens. + +"Look, Ben, a pale chicken!" Lily said. + +"Wow, it is pretty. Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but we have to ask Mom and Dad first," Lily said. + +They ran to the house and showed the pale chicken to their parents. Mom and Dad smiled and said they could keep it, but they had to take good care of it. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They named the pale chicken Rose and gave it a cozy nest. They fed it corn and water and petted it every day. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She took a white dress and a veil from her closet and put them on. She also took a ring from her jewelry box and put it on her finger. + +"Ben, come here. I have a surprise for you," she called. + +Ben came to the garden and saw Lily in her dress. He was surprised and curious. + +"What are you doing, Lily?" he asked. + +"I want to marry you, Ben. And Rose can be our chicken," Lily said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked Lily and Rose, but he did not know what marry meant. + +"What is marry, Lily?" he asked. + +"Marry is when you love someone and you want to be with them forever. And you give them a ring and a kiss," Lily explained. + +Ben smiled. He loved Lily and Rose, and he wanted to be with them forever. He took a ring from his pocket and put it on Lily's finger. He also gave her a kiss. + +"Okay, Lily. I want to marry you too. And Rose can be our chicken," he said. + +Lily and Ben hugged and kissed. Rose clucked and flapped her wings. They were very happy. They had a pale chicken and they were married. +Jenny loved her velvet doll very much. She hugged it and kissed it every day. She named it Lila and gave it a pink dress and a blue bow. She always kept Lila by her side, even when she went to bed. + +One day, Jenny's cousin Tom came to visit. He was a naughty boy who liked to break things and make trouble. He saw Jenny's velvet doll and wanted to play with it. He said, "Give me your doll, Jenny. I want to see it." + +"No, Tom. You can't have Lila. She is mine. I keep her," Jenny said. She held Lila tightly and turned away from Tom. + +Tom got angry and snatched Lila from Jenny's arms. He pulled her hair and ripped her dress. He threw her on the floor and stepped on her. He said, "Now she is mine. I keep her." + +Jenny cried and screamed. She ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. Her mom was very mad and scolded Tom. She said, "Tom, you are a very naughty boy. You hurt Jenny and her velvet doll. You can't keep Lila. You have to say sorry and give her back." + +But Tom didn't listen. He ran away with Lila and hid in the garden. He said, "I don't care. I like Lila. I keep her." + +Jenny never saw her velvet doll again. She was very sad and missed Lila very much. She wished Tom would give her back, but he never did. He was a very naughty boy who kept Lila for himself. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She saw a big jug behind a bush. She thought Tom might be hiding in the jug. + +She walked quietly to the bush and peeked behind it. She saw the jug, but it was empty. She was confused. Where was Tom? She heard a giggle from the other side of the bush. She peeked again and saw Tom's feet sticking out. He was lying on the ground, covered by a blanket. + +Lily ran to Tom and pulled the blanket off. She said, "I found you, Tom! You are not a good hider. You left your feet out!" + +Tom laughed and said, "You are a good seeker, Lily. You peeked very well. But I was not hiding in the jug. I was hiding under the blanket. The jug was a trick." + +Lily smiled and said, "That was a clever trick, Tom. But you still lost. Now it is your turn to seek and my turn to hide. I will find a better hiding place than you." + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Lily. But I will find you faster than you found me. I will peek everywhere. You better hide very well." + +Lily and Tom hugged and then ran to different parts of the garden. They were having fun playing hide and seek. They were serious about the game, but they also liked to laugh and joke. They were good friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the big house. They liked to run and jump and hide. But they did not like the piano room. The piano room was dark and cold and had a big piano that made loud noises. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek. Tom counted to ten and then looked for Lily. He looked in the kitchen, in the living room, in the bedroom, but he could not find her. He wondered where she was. + +He heard a sound from the piano room. It was a soft sound, like someone was touching the keys. Tom was curious. He walked to the piano room and opened the door. He saw Lily sitting on the piano bench. She was playing with the keys, making different sounds. + +"Hi, Lily," Tom said. "I found you." + +Lily looked at Tom and smiled. She liked the piano. She liked the sounds it made. She wanted to show Tom. + +"Look, Tom," she said. "I can play the piano. Listen." + +She pressed a key. It made a clear sound, like a bell. She pressed another key. It made a different sound, like a bird. She pressed more keys. She made a song. + +Tom listened. He liked the song. He liked the clear sounds. He wanted to play too. + +"Can I play with you, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She moved over and made room for Tom. Tom sat next to her. He reached for the keys. He pressed a key. It made a loud sound, like a thunder. He pressed another key. It made a louder sound, like a lion. He pressed more keys. He made a noise. + +Lily did not like the noise. She did not like the loud sounds. She wanted to play her song. + +"Stop, Tom," she said. "You are playing too loud. You are ruining my song." + +Tom did not stop. He liked the noise. He liked the loud sounds. He wanted to play more. + +"No, Lily," he said. "I am playing the piano. It is fun. You are playing too soft. You are boring." + +They argued. They pushed each other. They fought for the keys. They made more noise. + +They did not hear the door open. They did not see the man who came in. The man was the owner of the big house. The man was the owner of the piano. The man did not like the noise. The man did not like the children. + +He screamed. + +"Who are you? What are you doing? Get away from my piano!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They stopped playing. They looked at the man. He was angry. He was big. He was scary. + +They ran. They ran out of the piano room. They ran out of the big house. They ran to their home. + +They never played in the big house again. They never played the piano again. They never heard the clear sounds again. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the old house. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She opened doors and looked under beds, but she could not find him. + +She went up the stairs and saw a dark room. She was a little scared, but she wanted to find Tom. She opened the door and saw many cobwebs. The cobwebs were white and sticky and hung from the ceiling and the walls. Lily saw a large chest in the corner. She thought Tom might be hiding in there. + +She walked to the chest and opened the lid. She saw something furry and black. It was not Tom. It was a big spider. The spider had eight legs and many eyes. It looked at Lily and made a hissing sound. + +Lily screamed and ran out of the room. She slammed the door behind her. She heard Tom's voice from downstairs. + +"Lily, where are you? I give up, you win!" + +Lily ran down the stairs and hugged Tom. She told him about the spider and the cobwebs. Tom said he was sorry he did not hide there. He said he hid in the closet. + +They decided to play something else. They did not want to go back to the dark room. They did not like spiders or cobwebs. They liked each other. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. But they have to listen to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad say the park is dangerous. There are big cars and mean dogs and sharp rocks. + +One day, Tim and Sam see a big red truck in the park. It has a sign that says "Treats". Tim and Sam love treats. They want to go to the truck and get some. But they remember what Mom and Dad say. + +"Let's ask Mom and Dad first," Tim says. He is a good boy. He does not want to get in trouble. + +"No, let's go now," Sam says. He is a bad boy. He does not care about the rules. + +Tim and Sam start to argue. Tim says they should wait. Sam says they should hurry. They push and pull each other. They do not see the mean dog that is running towards them. The dog is big and black and has sharp teeth. It barks and growls. It wants to bite Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They stop arguing. They run away from the dog. They run back to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad hug them and scold them. They tell them to never go near the truck or the dog. They say the truck and the dog are dangerous. They say they love them and want them to be safe. + +Tim and Sam say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad too. They say they will listen to them next time. Mom and Dad give them a treat. They give them a hug and a kiss. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They got in the car and Mom said, "Buckle up, please." Lily and Ben knew how to buckle their seat belts. They were wise kids. They clicked the buckle and pulled the strap. They were ready to go. + +Mom drove the car and Lily and Ben looked out the window. They saw trees, houses, dogs, and birds. They were excited to play on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They sang a song together. They were happy. + +But then, Mom saw a red light. She said, "Stop!" and pushed the brake. The car stopped. Lily and Ben stopped singing. They waited for the light to turn green. But it did not. It stayed red for a long time. Lily and Ben got bored. They started to wiggle and whine. + +"Mom, why is the light not green?" Lily asked. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Ben asked. + +Mom looked at the light. She saw a man with a sign. He was fixing the light. He said, "Sorry, the light is broken. Please wait." Mom said, "Okay, thank you." She turned to Lily and Ben. She said, "We have to wait a little bit more. The light is broken. The man is fixing it. He is doing his job. Can you be patient and quiet?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They knew Mom was right. They wanted to be good kids. They stopped wiggling and whining. They looked at their books and toys. They played quietly. They were wise kids. They waited for the light to turn green. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the big red automobile. They could sit inside it and pretend to drive to different places. Sometimes they argued about who could drive the automobile, but their mom always told them to share and take turns. + +One day, they were playing with the automobile in the backyard. Lily wanted to drive to the park, but Max wanted to drive to the zoo. They both pulled the steering wheel and shouted at each other. + +"Let me drive, Lily! I want to see the animals!" Max said. + +"No, Max! I want to drive, I want to see the swings!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pulled until they heard a loud snap. The steering wheel broke off and the automobile stopped working. Lily and Max looked at each other and started to cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the broken automobile and the sad twins. She hugged them and said, "What happened, my loves?" + +"We broke the automobile, mom. We were fighting and we pulled the steering wheel too hard. Now we can't play with it anymore." Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. We were selfish and we didn't share. Now we have no automobile." Max said. + +Their mom sighed and said, "I'm sorry too, my loves. You know, the automobile is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that you love each other and respect each other. Fighting and breaking things won't make you happy. Sharing and helping each other will make you happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We're sorry, mom. We love you and we love each other." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, my loves. Now, why don't you go inside and play with some other toys? Maybe you can find something that you both like. And later, we can try to fix the automobile together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Max agreed and said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you, mom." + +They hugged their mom and went inside. They found some books and puzzles and played nicely together. They were sleepy after a while and took a nap on the couch. Their mom watched them and felt proud of them. She hoped they would learn to part with their anger and share their joy. She knew they would grow up to be kind and happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they had a fight over who got to play with what. One day, they both wanted to play with the same car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Mine!" Lily said. + +"No, mine!" Ben said. + +They were so busy fighting that they did not see their dog, Spot, who was curious about the car. Spot came and grabbed the car with his teeth and ran away. Lily and Ben stopped fighting and chased after him. + +"Spot, come back!" they cried. + +But Spot was too fast and ran into the garden. He dropped the car on the grass and started to dig a hole. Lily and Ben caught up with him and saw the car. It was broken. One wheel was missing and the other was bent. The car looked very sad. + +"Oh no, our car!" Lily said. + +"What will we do?" Ben said. + +They felt sorry for the car and for each other. They decided to stop fighting and work together to fix the car. They looked around the garden for something to use. They found some sticks, some leaves, some flowers and some mud. They were creative and used these things to make a new wheel and decorate the car. They used mud to glue the wheel to the car and leaves to cover the bent one. They made a flower crown for the car and a stick antenna. + +"There, our car is fixed!" Lily said. + +"And it looks beautiful!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and thanked Spot for helping them. Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. They took the car and played with it happily. They learned to share and be kind. They did not have a fight again. +Tom and Ben were brothers who liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big pile of coal near the fence. They wanted to touch it and see what it was like. + +"Let's go and play with the coal," Tom said. "It looks fun and shiny." + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "Mom said coal is dirty and bad for us. It can make us sick and hurt our skin. We should stay away from it." + +Tom did not listen to Ben. He was ignorant and curious. He ran to the fence and climbed over it. He reached the coal and grabbed a handful. He felt it was hard and cold. He rubbed it on his face and hands. He laughed and said, "Look, Ben, I'm a coal man. Come and join me. It's not bad at all." + +Ben was scared and sad. He saw Tom was covered in black dust. He knew Tom was wrong and foolish. He shouted, "Tom, come back. You are making a big mistake. Coal is not a toy. It is dangerous and nasty. You will get in trouble and make Mom angry." + +But Tom did not hear Ben. He was too busy playing with the coal. He threw it in the air and kicked it with his feet. He made a mess and a noise. He did not care about anything else. + +Soon, Mom came out and saw what Tom was doing. She was shocked and angry. She yelled, "Tom, what are you doing? How dare you play with the coal? You are dirty and naughty. You have disobeyed me and hurt yourself. Come here right now. You are in big trouble." + +Tom was scared and sorry. He saw Mom was mad and Ben was sad. He realized he had done a bad thing. He dropped the coal and ran to Mom. He cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was ignorant and curious. I wanted to play with the coal. I did not know it was dirty and bad. Please forgive me." + +Mom was still angry, but she was also worried. She hugged Tom and said, "I forgive you, Tom, but you have to learn your lesson. Coal is not a toy. It is a fuel that can burn and hurt. You have to listen to me and Ben. We know what is good and bad for you. We love you and want you to be safe and happy." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you too. I will listen to you and Ben. I will not play with the coal again. I will be good and smart." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Tom. Now let's go and wash you up. You are a mess. And then you have to apologize to Ben. He was right and you were wrong. He was your brother and you should join him, not ignore him." + +Tom agreed and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You were right and I was wrong. You were my brother and I should join you, not ignore you. Will you forgive me and play with me?" + +Ben smiled and said, "I forgive you, Tom. You are my brother and I will join you and play with you. But not with the coal. Let's find something else that is fun and safe." + +Tom and Ben hugged and went to find something else to play with. They learned their lesson and became better brothers. They were happy and wise. +Lily and Max were playing with crayons. They liked to draw pictures of animals and flowers. Lily had a big box of crayons with many colors. Max had only a few crayons that were old and broken. + +Max wanted to use some of Lily's crayons, but Lily did not want to share. She said, "These are my crayons. You can't have them. Your crayons are ugly and boring." + +Max felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not nice. You are mean. You are teasing me. I want to draw too." + +Lily laughed and said, "Too bad. You can't draw with my crayons. Go away." + +Max tried to grab some of Lily's crayons, but Lily pushed him away. They started to fight over the crayons. They yelled and cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Max fighting over the crayons. She said, "Stop it. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Max told Mom what happened. Mom said, "Lily, you should share your crayons with Max. They are not only yours. Max, you should not try to take Lily's crayons without asking. You should be polite." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Max." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. You should be kind to each other. You are brother and sister. You should help each other and have fun together." + +Lily and Max hugged each other and said, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Lily. We love you, Max." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. You are my wise and sweet children. Now, why don't you draw a picture together with the crayons? You can make something beautiful." + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. That's a good idea. Thank you." + +They took the crayons and started to draw a picture together. They shared the colors and praised each other's drawings. They were happy and peaceful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. They pretend to be drivers and go to different places. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to learn more about cars and trucks. They find a big book with pictures of cars and trucks. They study the book together. They see many kinds of cars and trucks. They learn their names and colors and sounds. + +They decide to play a game. They take turns to point at a picture and ask the other one to name it. Lily points at a picture of a red fire truck. She asks Ben, "What is this?" + +Ben says, "This is a fire truck. It is red. It has a siren and a ladder. It helps people when there is a fire." + +Lily says, "Good job, Ben! You are smart. Now it is your turn." + +Ben points at a picture of a yellow school bus. He asks Lily, "What is this?" + +Lily says, "This is a school bus. It is yellow. It has many windows and seats. It takes children to school and back." + +Ben says, "Good job, Lily! You are smart. Now it is my turn again." + +Ben points at a picture of a black car. He asks Lily, "What is this?" + +Lily says, "This is a car. It is black. It has four wheels and a door. It can go fast or slow." + +Ben says, "That is right, Lily. But do you know what kind of car this is?" + +Lily says, "No, I don't. What kind of car is it?" + +Ben says, "This is a careless car. It is a bad car. It does not follow the rules. It does not stop at the red light. It does not look at the road. It hits other cars and people. It makes a big crash." + +Lily says, "Oh, no! That is a very bad car. I don't like careless cars. They are dangerous. They hurt people. They make people sad." + +Ben says, "Me too. I don't like careless cars. We should never be careless drivers. We should always be careful drivers. We should follow the rules. We should stop at the red light. We should look at the road. We should be nice to other cars and people. We should make them happy." + +Lily says, "Yes, Ben. You are right. We should be careful drivers. That is a good way to play with cars and trucks." + +They smile at each other and hug. They are happy. They are good friends. They are careful drivers. + +But then, something bad happens. A loud noise comes from outside. They hear a horn and a screech and a bang. They run to the window and look. They see a careless car. It is black. It has four wheels and a door. It did not stop at the red light. It did not look at the road. It hit another car and a person. It made a big crash. + +The other car is red. It has a siren and a ladder. It is a fire truck. It was going to help people when there was a fire. But now it cannot go. It is broken. The person is yellow. He has many windows and seats. He is a school bus driver. He was going to take children to school and back. But now he cannot go. He is hurt. + +Lily and Ben are shocked. They are scared. They are sad. They recognize the fire truck and the school bus driver. They are the same ones from their book. They studied them together. They named them and learned about them. They liked them. But now they are gone. Because of the careless car. The bad car. The dangerous car. + +Lily and Ben cry. They are not happy. They are not good friends. They are not careful drivers. They are just children. They wish they never saw the careless car. They wish they never studied the book. They wish they never played the game. They wish they never learned about cars and trucks. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to watch videos on their tablet. They had many videos of animals, songs and stories. One day, they saw a new video of a big lion roaring. They wanted to watch it, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, why can't we watch the lion video?" Ben asked. + +"Because it is too harsh for you, my loves. The lion is loud and scary. It might make you sad or afraid. You can watch something else, like the bunny video or the flower video." Mom said. + +"But we like lions, mom. They are strong and beautiful. We are not afraid of them." Lily said. + +"Maybe when you are older, you can watch the lion video. But not now. Come, let me show you some other videos that are fun and gentle." Mom said. + +She took the tablet and opened a video of a cute puppy playing with a ball. Ben and Lily smiled and cuddled with mom. They watched the puppy video and forgot about the lion video. They were happy and cozy. Mom was happy too. She kissed them and said, "I love you, my sweet twins." +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play and eat. One day, they saw a big pie on the table. It smelled good and looked yummy. They wanted to have some, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, please, can we have some pie?" they asked. + +"No, not now. The pie is for later, when dad comes home. You have to wait and be good," mom said. + +Tom and Sue were sad and hungry. They went to their room and thought of a plan. They decided to pray to God and ask for some pie. + +"Dear God, we are Tom and Sue. We are good twins, but we are very hungry. We love pie, but mom said no. Can you please give us some pie? Thank you, amen," they said together. + +They opened their eyes and looked around. They saw nothing. They felt sad and angry. + +"God did not hear us. God does not care. God is tough," Tom said. + +"No, God is not tough. God is good. Maybe God is busy. Maybe God has a better plan. Maybe we have to wait and see," Sue said. + +They decided to wait and see. They played with their toys and read some books. They forgot about the pie for a while. + +After some time, they heard a knock on the door. They ran to see who it was. It was dad. He had a big smile and a big box. + +"Hello, my sweet twins. I have a surprise for you. Guess what it is?" he said. + +"Is it pie?" they asked. + +"Yes, it is pie. But not just any pie. It is your favorite pie. Apple pie with ice cream. I bought it for you because I love you and I am proud of you. You have been good and patient today," he said. + +Tom and Sue were very happy and excited. They hugged dad and thanked him. They also thanked God in their hearts. + +"Wow, dad, you are the best. This is the best pie ever. God is good. God heard us. God has a better plan," they said. + +They went to the table and enjoyed the pie with dad and mom. They felt full and happy. They learned that sometimes they have to wait and trust God. They also learned that pie is a good reward for being good and patient. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a green plant with small leaves. Anna smells it and says, "This plant smells good. It smells like mint." + +Ben picks a leaf and puts it in his mouth. He makes a face and spits it out. He says, "This plant tastes bad. It tastes like soap." + +Anna laughs and says, "You are silly, Ben. You are not supposed to eat the plant. You are supposed to listen to the plant." + +Ben looks at her and says, "Listen to the plant? How can you listen to a plant? Plants do not talk." + +Anna says, "Yes, they do. They talk with their sounds. Come, I will show you." She puts her ear close to the plant and says, "Shh, be quiet and listen." + +Ben does the same and hears a soft rustle. He says, "What is that?" + +Anna says, "That is the plant talking. It is saying hello. It is happy that we are here." + +Ben says, "Really? How do you know?" + +Anna says, "I just know. I can hear it in my heart. Can you hear it too?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I can. It is nice. The plant is our friend." + +Anna and Ben smile and hug the plant. They say, "Hello, mint. We are your friends too." +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a map of the garden that shows where the flowers, trees and animals are. They like to look at the map and find different things. + +One day, they see a new plant in the garden. It is small and green and has tiny buds. Anna and Ben wonder what it is. + +"Look, Ben, a new plant!" Anna says. + +"What is it?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a flower. Maybe it will grow big and pretty," Anna says. + +They decide to take care of the new plant. They water it every day and talk to it. They are kind to the new plant. + +After a few weeks, the new plant grows bigger and bigger. The buds open and show beautiful colors. The new plant is a sunflower. It is yellow and bright and makes Anna and Ben happy. + +"Wow, Anna, look at the sunflower! It is so big and pretty!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is. We helped it grow. We are good gardeners," Anna says. + +They hug the sunflower and smile. They are proud of their work. They look at the map and draw the sunflower on it. They have a new friend in the garden. +Sara and Tom are playing in their room. They have many toys and books and games. They like to play with them, but they do not like to put them away. Their room is very messy. + +Their mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Tom, you need to tidy your room. It is too messy. Put your toys and books and games in the sack. You have ten minutes. If you do not do it, I will take the sack away and you will have no toys and books and games for a week." + +Sara and Tom do not want to lose their toys and books and games. But they do not want to tidy their room either. They start to argue. Sara says, "You do it, Tom. You made most of the mess." Tom says, "No, you do it, Sara. You have more toys than me." They push and pull and shout at each other. They do not listen to their mom. + +Their mom comes back after ten minutes. She sees that Sara and Tom have not tidied their room. They are still fighting. The sack is empty. Their mom is very angry. She says, "That's it. You did not do what I asked. You did not tidy your room. You did not put your toys and books and games in the sack. You did not listen to me. You did not show any will to be good. Now you will have no toys and books and games for a week. I will take the sack and put it in the garage. You will stay in your room and think about what you did." + +Sara and Tom are very sad. They cry and say, "We are sorry, mom. Please, do not take our toys and books and games. We will tidy our room. We will be good. Please, give us another chance." But their mom does not listen. She takes the sack and leaves. Sara and Tom are left alone in their messy room. They have no toys and books and games to play with. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Lily liked to read books with her mom. She liked to see the pictures and hear the stories. Mom had a big book with many words. She said it was an ancient book. It was very old and special. + +One day, Lily wanted to read the ancient book by herself. She took it from the shelf and opened it. She saw many words she did not know. She tried to say them, but they were hard. She turned the pages and looked at the pictures. She saw a king, a queen, a dragon, and a castle. + +She was so busy looking at the book that she did not hear her mom come in. Mom saw Lily with the ancient book and was angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? This book is not for you. It is very old and fragile. You have to be careful with it. You could damage it or tear it. Put it back on the shelf now!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not mean to hurt the book. She just wanted to read it. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like the book. I like the pictures and the words. I wanted to read it like you." + +Mom saw that Lily was sorry and hugged her. She said, "I know, Lily. I like the book too. It is a very special book. It has stories from a long time ago. But it is not a book for children. It is a book for grown-ups. You have to wait until you are older to read it. Then I will teach you the words and the stories. For now, you can read other books with me. There are many books for children that are fun and easy to read. Come, let's find one." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She put the ancient book back on the shelf. She said, "Okay, mom. I will be careful with the ancient book. I will read other books with you. I love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. Let's go and read a book together." +Sam and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. But their mom was not happy. She had just polished the table and the chairs, and she did not want them to get dirty. + +"Sam, Mia, stop that right now!" she said. "You are making a mess with your cars. Look at all the dust and dirt on my shiny table. And you are scratching the chairs. You should be ashamed of yourselves!" + +Sam and Mia felt bad. They did not mean to make their mom angry. They loved their mom and they wanted to make her happy. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Mom, we are sorry," they said. "We will help you polish the table and the chairs again. We will be careful with our cars. We will play with them on the floor, not on the furniture." + +Their mom smiled. She was glad that they were sorry and that they wanted to help. She gave them each a cloth and a bottle of polish. She showed them how to spray the polish and wipe the cloth gently. + +"Thank you, Sam and Mia," she said. "You are very good helpers. You are making the table and the chairs shiny again. And you are learning how to take care of our things." + +Sam and Mia felt happy. They liked to help their mom and to see her smile. They liked to polish the table and the chairs and to make them shiny. They learned a new word: polish. They also learned another word: oxygen. Their mom told them that oxygen was the air that they breathed, and that it was very important for them and for the plants and the animals. She said that oxygen was invisible, but that it was everywhere. + +Sam and Mia thought that oxygen was amazing. They wondered what else was invisible, but everywhere. They decided to ask their mom more questions later. But first, they wanted to finish polishing the table and the chairs, and then play with their cars on the floor. They were happy and proud. They were not ashamed anymore. +Tom was hungry. He wanted to eat some bread and butter. He went to the kitchen and looked for the butter. He could not find it. He asked his mom, "Where is the butter?" + +Mom said, "The butter is in the fridge. You have to open the door and look inside." + +Tom opened the fridge door and saw many things. He saw milk, cheese, eggs, and juice. He saw a big yellow thing. He thought it was the butter. He took it out and put it on the table. + +He got a knife and tried to cut the yellow thing. It was very hard. He could not cut it. He tried to spread it on the bread. It did not spread. It broke the bread. Tom was angry. He said, "This is not butter. This is stupid." + +Mom heard Tom and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess on the table. She saw the yellow thing. She said, "Tom, that is not butter. That is cheese. You have to look at the label. The label tells you what it is." + +Tom looked at the label. It said, "Cheese". He felt silly. He said, "Sorry, mom. I did not look at the label. I thought it was butter." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Tom. You made a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes. Next time, you have to look carefully and ask for help if you are not sure. Now, let's clean up and find the real butter." +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to make up stories and act them out. Sara was the mommy and Ben was the daddy. They had a baby doll that they named Lily. + +"Shh, Lily is sleeping. We have to be quiet," Sara whispered to Ben. + +"Okay, mommy. Can I hold her?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, daddy. But be gentle. She is very small and soft," Sara said. She gave Ben the baby doll and smiled. + +Ben held Lily carefully in his arms. He rocked her and sang a lullaby. He felt happy and proud. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was their real mommy. She had dropped a plate and it broke. + +"Oh no! What was that?" Sara said, scared. + +"Lily is awake! She is crying!" Ben said, worried. + +They ran to the kitchen with the baby doll. They saw their mommy picking up the pieces of the plate. + +"Mommy, are you okay?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, sweeties, I'm okay. I'm sorry I scared you. I was just trying to change the plate for dinner. It slipped from my hand," their mommy said. + +She hugged Sara and Ben and kissed them. + +"Can we help you, mommy?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. You can help me by being quiet and gentle with Lily. She needs some rest. Why don't you take her to your room and read her a story?" their mommy suggested. + +"Okay, mommy. We will do that. We love you," Sara and Ben said. + +They took Lily to their room and read her a story. They were quiet and gentle. They made Lily happy. They were a good family. +Ben and Lily like to watch films on the big TV. They have many films in a box. They can choose which film they want to watch. Sometimes they watch funny films, sometimes they watch scary films, sometimes they watch happy films. + +One day, Ben and Lily want to watch a film about a little dog. The little dog is very brave and smart. He has many friends and adventures. Ben and Lily love the little dog. They look for the film in the box, but they cannot find it. They look under the sofa, behind the curtains, in the closet, but they cannot find it. They are sad and angry. + +"Where is the film?" Ben asks. "Did you lose it, Lily?" + +"No, I did not lose it, Ben. Did you lose it?" Lily answers. + +"No, I did not lose it, Lily. Maybe Mom or Dad took it." Ben says. + +They go to Mom and Dad in the kitchen. They ask them about the film. Mom and Dad smile and say they have a surprise for them. They take them to the car and drive to the cinema. There, they see a big poster of the little dog. The film is playing on the big screen. Ben and Lily are very happy and excited. They hug Mom and Dad and thank them. + +They watch the film and laugh and cry and clap. They see the little dog and his friends and adventures. They think it is the best film ever. They do not care about the film in the box anymore. They have a new film in their hearts. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They were very creative and used different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a castle!" Ben said, showing his block creation to his sister. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very nice!" Lily said, admiring his work. "Can I help you?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can help me. Let's make the castle bigger and stronger!" Ben said, handing her some blocks. + +They worked together, adding more blocks to the castle. They made walls and windows and doors and flags. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounded like something had fallen and broken. They paused and looked at each other, scared. + +"What was that?" Lily asked, holding Ben's hand. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe Mom dropped something?" Ben guessed, trying to sound brave. + +They decided to go and see what had happened. They left their block castle on the floor and walked to the kitchen. They stayed on the side of the door, peeking inside. + +They saw Mom holding a broom and a dustpan. She was sweeping up some pieces of a broken plate. She looked sad and tired. + +"Oh, no, Mom broke a plate!" Lily whispered to Ben. + +"Maybe we can help her?" Ben whispered back. + +They entered the kitchen and walked to Mom. They hugged her and said, "We're sorry, Mom. Are you okay?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I'm okay, sweeties. Thank you for caring. I just dropped a plate by accident. It was an old plate, anyway. It's not a big deal." + +She kissed them and said, "You're such good and kind children. I love you very much. Now, why don't you go back to your block castle? I'll finish cleaning up here and then I'll join you." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We love you too, Mom. We'll wait for you." + +They ran back to the living room and continued playing with their block castle. They were happy and proud of their creative work. They hoped Mom would like it too. +Sara and Tom like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They hear a bell ring from the town. It is time to go home. + +"Come on, Sara, we have to go. The tide is coming in," Tom says. + +Sara nods and picks up her bucket. She sees a big wave splash on her sand castle. She feels sad. + +"Bye-bye, sand castle. You were very pretty," she says. + +Tom hugs her and says, "Don't be sad, Sara. We can make another one tomorrow. Maybe we can find some more shells too." + +They walk back to the town, holding hands. They see their mom waiting for them. She smiles and says, "Hello, my little ones. Did you have fun on the beach?" + +"Yes, mom, we did. We made a sand castle and found some shells. But the tide washed away our sand castle," Sara says. + +Mom hugs them and says, "That's okay, Sara. The tide gives and the tide takes. Maybe you can keep some shells as a souvenir. Now, let's go home and have some dinner. You must be hungry." + +Sara and Tom nod and follow mom. They are happy to go home. They are also happy to have each other. They are a tidy team. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +One day, they found a new car in their toy box. It was red and shiny and had a button on the side. Ben pressed the button and the car made a funny sound. It sounded like gas coming out of a balloon. Lily laughed and said, "That car is silly. It has gas." + +Ben said, "No, it is not silly. It is cool. It has a gas engine. It can go faster than your cars." He put the car on the floor and pressed the button again. The car zoomed across the room and hit the wall. Ben and Lily cheered. + +They took turns playing with the gas car. They made it go around the furniture and under the bed. They had a lot of fun. But soon, the car started to slow down. It did not make the funny sound anymore. It only made a weak noise. Ben pressed the button harder, but the car did not go faster. + +Lily said, "I think the car is out of gas. It needs more gas to go." Ben said, "How do we give it more gas? Where is the gas?" Lily said, "I don't know. Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad." + +They ran to find their parents. They told them about the gas car and how it stopped working. Their parents smiled and said, "That car is not a gas car. It is a battery car. It needs batteries to go. The button is not a gas button. It is a horn button. The sound you heard was the horn, not the gas." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt silly. They had been playing with a horn car, not a gas car. They said, "Oh. We did not know that. Can we have new batteries, please?" + +Their parents said, "Sure. But first, you have to clean up your toys. You have too many cars on the floor. You have to quit playing and put them away." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "OK. We will clean up. Then we can play with the horn car again. And we will not call it a gas car anymore." + +They went back to their room and picked up their cars. They put them in their toy box. They found a tight space for the horn car. They hoped the new batteries would make it go fast again. They liked the horn car. It was their favorite car. +Sara was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big purse that had many things inside. She liked to guess what was in the purse and take out one thing at a time. + +One day, she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. It was scary. It had a big mouth that ate the trash. Sara was afraid of the truck. She ran to her bed and hid under the blanket. + +She heard the truck come closer and closer. She heard it stop in front of her house. She heard it make a loud beep. She was very scared. She wanted her mom to come and hug her. + +She reached for her purse and opened it. She hoped to find something that would make her feel better. She guessed what was in the purse and took out one thing at a time. + +She took out a book. It had pictures of animals. She liked animals. She took out a crayon. It was blue. She liked blue. She took out a cookie. It was sweet. She liked sweet. She took out a teddy bear. It was soft. She liked soft. + +She hugged the teddy bear and felt better. She was not so scared anymore. She looked out the window and saw the truck go away. She was happy. She smiled and said, "Thank you, purse. You are my friend." +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But when they got to the car, Mom said they had to delay. She had to make a phone call first. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want to wait. They wanted to go to the park now. They looked around the car for something to do. They saw a fan on the dashboard. It was small and round and had a button. + +"Can we play with the fan, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't touch the blades. They can hurt you," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben pushed the button. The fan started to spin and make a noise. They felt the air blow on their faces. They laughed and pretended they were flying. + +They saw a tall man walking by the car. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked funny. Lily and Ben waved at him. The man smiled and waved back. + +"Who is that, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a detective or a magician," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben liked the tall man. They thought he was nice and cool. They wanted to see what he had in his coat. Maybe he had a rabbit or a wand. + +But then Mom finished her phone call. She said they could go to the park now. Lily and Ben were happy. They forgot about the fan and the tall man. They buckled their seat belts and sang a song. They were excited to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They have red mittens to keep their hands warm. But one day, they lose one of their mittens. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "Where is my mitten?" + +They look everywhere. They look under the snowman, behind the tree, and in the sled. But they cannot find the mitten. + +"Maybe we can share your mitten," Ben says. He takes off his mitten and gives it to Lily. "You can have this one." + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily says. She puts on the mitten. But it is too big for her hand. It falls off when she tries to make a snowball. + +"This is not good," Ben says. "We need two mittens." + +He has an idea. He takes the scissors from his pocket. He cuts the mitten in half. He gives one half to Lily and keeps the other half for himself. + +"Look!" he says. "Now we have two mittens!" + +Lily and Ben put on the half-mittens. They are not very warm, but they are better than nothing. They can make snowballs and throw them at each other. + +They have fun in the snow. They are happy. They are organized. They split the mitten. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big truck with a ladder and a hose. It was a fire truck. The fire truck stopped near a house. There was smoke and flame coming out of the window. + +"Look, Ben, fire!" Anna said. + +"Fire is bad. It can hurt people and things," Ben said. + +They saw some men in yellow suits and helmets. They were firemen. They had a big hose and a ladder. They worked hard to put out the flame. They sprayed water on the fire. They climbed the ladder and broke the window. They helped a woman and a cat get out of the house. + +"Wow, they are brave. They are brilliant," Anna said. + +"Yes, they are. They are heroes," Ben said. + +The firemen finished their work. The flame was gone. The smoke was gone. The house was wet and black, but it was safe. The woman and the cat thanked the firemen. The firemen smiled and waved at Anna and Ben. + +"Thank you, firemen. You are brilliant," Anna and Ben shouted. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are brilliant too. Stay safe and have fun," the firemen said. + +They got back on the fire truck and drove away. Anna and Ben clapped and cheered. They were happy and proud. They learned a lot from the firemen. They wanted to be like them when they grew up. +Sara liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big rocket. She wanted to go to space with her rocket and see the stars and the moon. She was very intelligent and knew a lot about space. + +One day, she decided to prepare for her space trip. She packed her backpack with some snacks, a bottle of water, a flashlight, and a map of the sky. She put on her helmet and her gloves and climbed into her rocket. She pushed some buttons and turned some knobs. She said, "Ready for takeoff!" + +Her brother Tom heard her from the hallway. He was curious and opened the door. He saw Sara in her rocket, pretending to fly. He smiled and said, "Hi, Sara. Where are you going?" + +Sara looked at him and said, "I'm going to space, Tom. Do you want to come with me?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun. Can I be your co-pilot?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Sure, Tom. You can be my co-pilot. But you have to wear a helmet and gloves too. Space is very cold and dark." + +Tom agreed and put on a helmet and gloves. He joined Sara in her rocket and said, "Let's go, Sara. Let's explore space!" + +Sara and Tom pretended to fly their rocket to space. They looked at the window and imagined they saw the stars and the moon. They had a lot of fun and learned more about space. They were very intelligent and brave. They loved to play with their rocket. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their blocks. They liked to build tall structures with different shapes and colors. They pretended they were castles or towers or rockets. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming to the park. It was very loud and had a long arm with a claw. The truck stopped near their structures and the claw started to move. Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want the truck to break their structures. + +They ran to their structures and hugged them. They trembled as the claw came closer and closer. They shouted, "No, no, stop, stop!" But the truck did not hear them. The claw grabbed one of their structures and lifted it up. It was very hot from the sun. Lily and Tom cried as they saw their structure break into pieces and fall into a big bin. + +The truck moved to another structure and did the same thing. Lily and Tom felt very sad and angry. They had worked hard to build their structures. They wanted to keep them and play with them. They did not understand why the truck was destroying them. + +They decided to run away from the park and find another place to play. They took some of their blocks with them and hoped the truck would not follow them. They looked for a safe and quiet spot where they could build new structures and have fun. They hoped the truck would never come back. +Lily loved to sign. She learned many signs from her mom and dad, who were deaf. She could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and more. She liked to sign with her friends at school, too. + +One day, Lily went to the farm with her class. She saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. She signed their names to her friends and teacher. She was very happy. + +Then she saw a big horse. It was brown and had a long mane and tail. Lily wanted to sign horse, but she did not know how. She asked her teacher, who showed her. She had to put her hand on her head and make a V shape with her fingers, like a horse's ears. + +Lily tried to sign horse, but it was hard. She put her hand on her head, but her fingers were not straight. They looked like a W. She tried again, but her hand slipped and touched her nose. She tried one more time, but her hand was too low and touched her chin. + +The horse saw Lily and thought she was funny. It snorted and came closer to her. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. They were big and yellow and disgusting. Lily was scared and screamed. She ran away from the horse and hid behind her teacher. + +The teacher hugged Lily and told her it was okay. The horse did not want to hurt her, it was just curious. She said Lily did a good job trying to sign horse, and she could practice more later. She gave Lily a sticker and a cookie. Lily felt better and smiled. She signed thank you to her teacher and ate her cookie. She still liked to sign, but she did not like horses. +Tommy liked to do magic tricks. He had a hat, a wand, and a rabbit. He wanted to show his magic to his friends at school. He thought they would like him more and think he was cool. + +But Tommy did not know how to do magic well. He only copied what he saw on TV. He did not practice or learn the rules. He did not listen to his mom, who told him to be careful with magic. + +One day, he brought his hat, his wand, and his rabbit to school. He told his friends he would do a big magic show for them. They all gathered around him and waited. Tommy put his hat on the ground and waved his wand. He said some words he made up. + +He reached into his hat and pulled out his rabbit. But it was not his rabbit. It was a skunk. The skunk was angry and scared. It sprayed Tommy and his friends with a bad smell. Everyone screamed and ran away. Tommy was left alone, covered in stink. + +Tommy was very embarrassed. He cried and wished he never did magic. He learned that magic is not a game. He learned that he should not try to impress others with things he does not know. He learned that he should be happy with who he is, and not pretend to be someone else. He learned that being ordinary is not so bad. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fence. Behind the fence, there are many animals. Some animals are nice, like rabbits and birds. Some animals are dangerous, like lions and snakes. + +Tom and Sam want to see the animals. They find a hole in the fence. They crawl through the hole. They see a big cage. Inside the cage, there is a lion. The lion is sleeping. Tom and Sam think the lion is cute. They want to touch the lion. + +A man sees Tom and Sam. The man works in the park. He takes care of the animals. He is angry. He runs to Tom and Sam. He warns them. He says, "Stop! Do not touch the lion! The lion is dangerous! He can bite you! You are in his cell! You have to get out!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They hear the lion roar. The lion wakes up. He sees Tom and Sam. He is hungry. He wants to eat them. Tom and Sam run to the hole. They crawl through the hole. They get out of the fence. They are safe. + +The man catches Tom and Sam. He is not angry anymore. He is glad they are safe. He says, "You are very lucky. The lion could have hurt you. You should never go near the animals. They are not toys. They are wild. You have to respect them. You have to listen to me. I warn you for your own good." + +Tom and Sam say sorry. They say they will not do it again. They say they will listen to the man. They say they will respect the animals. They say they will play in the park, not in the fence. The man smiles. He says, "That is good. Now go and have fun. But be careful." Tom and Sam nod. They go and have fun. But they are careful. +Tom is a big dog who likes to run and play. He has a lot of fun with his friends in the park. But sometimes he gets very tired and sore. He needs a massage to feel better. + +Sue is a small girl who loves Tom. She sees him lying on his bed, looking sad. She wants to help him. She gets some oil and a towel. She rubs the oil on her hands and then on Tom's fur. She gives him a massage on his back, his legs and his ears. She says, "You are a good dog, Tom. I love you." + +Tom feels happy and relaxed. He wags his tail and licks Sue's face. He thanks her for the massage. He says, "You are a good girl, Sue. I love you too." But then he sees the oil and the towel. They are very messy. He says, "Oops, we need to clean this up." He helps Sue to put the oil and the towel in the bin. They go to the bathroom and wash their hands and faces. They are not messy anymore. They hug and smile. They are happy. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside when it was dark. They saw the moon in the sky. It was big and bright. + +"Let's skip to the moon!" Lila said. She held Tom's hand and they started to skip. They skipped on the grass, on the road, on the bridge. They skipped and skipped. + +But the moon did not get closer. It stayed far away. Lila and Tom got tired. They stopped to rest. + +"Why can't we reach the moon?" Tom asked. He was sad. + +"Because the moon is very high," Lila said. "We can't skip that high. Only birds and planes can fly that high." + +"Then why did you say we can skip to the moon?" Tom said. He was angry. + +"Because I wanted to have fun," Lila said. "I was joking. I did not mean it." + +Tom did not like the joke. He thought it was foolish. He did not want to play with Lila anymore. He let go of her hand and walked away. + +Lila felt sorry. She did not want to lose her friend. She ran after him and said, "Tom, wait! I'm sorry. I won't joke like that again. Please forgive me. Let's be friends again." + +Tom looked at her. He saw that she was sincere. He decided to forgive her. He said, "Okay, Lila. I forgive you. Let's be friends again. But next time, let's skip to something else. Something we can reach." + +Lila smiled. She hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Let's skip to the park. There is a swing and a slide there. We can have fun there." + +Tom smiled too. He held Lila's hand and they started to skip again. They skipped to the park. They had fun there. They forgot about the moon. They were happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of ash near the fence. It was from the fire that burned the old shed last week. + +"Let's go see the ash," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"No, we can't," Lila said. "Mom said we are not allowed to go near the ash. It is dirty and dangerous." + +Ben did not listen to Lila. He ran to the pile of ash and started to dig with his hands. He found a shiny metal thing and held it up. + +"Look, Lila, I found a treasure!" he shouted. + +Lila was scared. She knew the metal thing was not a treasure. It was part of the shed that was on fire. It was very hot and could hurt Ben. + +"Ben, drop it, drop it!" she yelled. "It is not normal, it is hot!" + +But Ben did not hear Lila. He felt a sharp pain in his hand. He screamed and dropped the metal thing. The ash flew up and got in his eyes. He cried and rubbed his eyes. + +Lila ran to Ben and tried to help him. She called for Mom. Mom came out and saw what happened. She was very angry and sad. + +She took Ben inside and put cold water on his hand and his eyes. She called the doctor. She told Lila to stay in her room. + +Lila felt bad. She wished Ben had listened to her. She wished they had played with something else. She wished the fire had never happened. She wished everything was normal again. +Lily liked school. She liked to play with her friends, to draw with crayons, to sing songs and to listen to stories. But she did not like to let go of her mom's hand when she got to school. She felt scared and sad. She wanted to stay with her mom all day. + +Mom knew how Lily felt. She hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. You are a big girl. You can have fun at school. I will come back soon. I promise." Mom was dependable. She always kept her promises. But Lily still felt scared and sad. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Ben. He was shy and quiet. He did not play with anyone. He sat by himself and looked at his book. Lily saw him and felt curious. She wanted to talk to him and see his book. She liked books too. + +She let go of her mom's hand and walked to Ben. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name? What's your book about?" Ben looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. My book is about dinosaurs. Do you like dinosaurs?" Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I like dinosaurs. They are big and strong and cool. Can I see your book?" Ben said, "Sure, you can see my book. Do you want to sit with me?" Lily said, "Yes, I want to sit with you." + +Lily and Ben became friends. They shared their books, their crayons, their songs and their stories. They played together and had fun. Lily did not feel scared and sad anymore. She felt happy and brave. She liked school even more. She still loved her mom and hugged her every morning and afternoon. But she also learned to let go of her hand and enjoy school. Mom was proud of her. She said, "You are a big girl, Lily. You are dependable. You can make friends and have fun. I love you, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Mom." +Anna and Ben like to play soccer in the park. They are on the same team and they wear blue shirts. The other team wears red shirts and they are very good. Anna and Ben try to kick the ball into the goal, but the red team always stops them. + +"Come on, Ben, we can do it!" Anna says. She runs with the ball and passes it to Ben. Ben kicks the ball hard, but it hits the post and bounces back. + +"Wow, that was close!" Ben says. He tries to get the ball again, but a red player takes it and runs away. + +"Watch out, Ben, he's coming!" Anna shouts. She chases the red player and tries to take the ball from him. But the red player is faster and he kicks the ball into the goal. + +"Goal!" the red team cheers. They are very happy and they high-five each other. + +Anna and Ben are very sad. They look at the score. It is four to zero for the red team. They only have five minutes left to play. + +"Can we still win, Anna?" Ben asks. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She knows it is very difficult to score four goals in five minutes. But she does not want to give up. + +"Maybe, Ben, maybe. But we have to try very hard and work together. And we have to remain positive and have fun. Do you want to try?" Anna asks. + +Ben nods. He likes Anna and he likes soccer. He does not like to lose, but he likes to play. + +"OK, Anna, let's try. Let's go, blue team!" Ben says. + +Anna and Ben smile and hug each other. They run back to the field and get ready for the kick-off. They do not know if they can win, but they know they can try. And they know they can remain friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big jug on the table. It was full of water. Lily wanted to drink some water. She asked Ben, "Can I have some water, please?" + +Ben nodded. He was a good brother. He took the jug and poured some water into a cup. He gave the cup to Lily. Lily said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind." + +Lily drank the water. It was cold and fresh. She felt happy. She gave the cup back to Ben. Ben drank some water too. He felt happy too. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was their mom. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing with my jug? That is not for playing. That is for watering the plants. Give it back to me right now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know they did something wrong. They gave the jug back to their mom. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were thirsty. We did not mean to make you angry." + +Their mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She said, "It's okay, my loves. I know you were thirsty. But next time, ask me first. There is another jug in the kitchen for drinking. Come, I will show you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They followed their mom to the kitchen. They saw another jug. It was smaller and had a picture of a cow on it. Their mom poured some milk into two cups. She gave the cups to Lily and Ben. They said, "Thank you, mom. You are very nice." + +They drank the milk. It was warm and sweet. They felt happy. They hugged their mom. Their mom hugged them back. She said, "I love you, my loves. Now, let's go back to the garden and water the plants together." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the jug with water and followed their mom to the garden. They watered the plants. The plants looked happy too. Lily and Ben smiled. They had a good day. +Lily loved ponies. She had a toy pony that she hugged every night. She wished she could hug a real pony. One day, her mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. We are going to the farm. There are many ponies there. You can hug one if you want." + +Lily was very happy. She put on her hat and coat and got in the car. She could not wait to see the ponies. When they got to the farm, she saw many ponies. They were big and small, brown and white, black and gray. They had soft fur and long tails. Lily wanted to hug them all. + +She ran to the first pony she saw. It was a small white pony with a pink ribbon in its mane. Lily said, "Hello, pony. You are very pretty. Can I hug you?" The pony nodded and nuzzled Lily's hand. Lily wrapped her arms around the pony's neck and hugged it. The pony made a happy sound and licked Lily's cheek. Lily giggled and said, "You are very sweet. I like you." + +Lily hugged many ponies that day. She also fed them carrots and apples, brushed their fur and braided their tails. She had a lot of fun. She thanked the farmer for letting her hug his ponies. He smiled and said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are very kind to the ponies. They like you too. You can come back anytime." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. This was the best day ever. I love ponies. And I love you." Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my fine girl." They got in the car and drove home. Lily held her toy pony and smiled. She dreamed of hugging real ponies again. +Anna and Ben are young twins who like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but they have a favorite one: a big red truck. They like to drive the truck around the room and make loud noises. + +One day, their friend Lily comes to visit. Lily does not have many toys at home, so she is very happy to see Anna and Ben's toys. She sees the big red truck and asks, "Can I play with the truck, please?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They both want to play with the truck, but they also want to be nice to Lily. They decide to share the truck with Lily. They say, "Yes, you can play with the truck, but you have to repeat after us. We will teach you how to drive the truck and make noises." + +Lily agrees. She repeats after Anna and Ben as they show her how to move the truck forward, backward, left and right. She repeats after them as they make sounds like "vroom, vroom", "beep, beep", and "honk, honk". She has a lot of fun with the truck and with Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben are very generous with their toy. They let Lily play with the truck for a long time. They also show her their other toys and play with her. Lily is very grateful and happy. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and generous. You are my best friends." Anna and Ben smile and hug Lily. They are happy too. They say, "You are welcome, Lily. You are our best friend too." They continue to play and have fun together. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog was wild and hungry. It ran after Tim and Sam, barking and growling. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They ran to the slide and climbed up. The dog followed them and jumped on the slide. Tim and Sam trembled on top of the slide. They wished they had their mom or dad with them. + +Then, they saw a man with a hat and a bag. The man was a butcher. He had many sausages in his bag. He saw the wild dog and threw a sausage to it. The dog smelled the sausage and left the slide. It ran to the sausage and ate it. + +Tim and Sam were happy. They thanked the butcher for saving them. The butcher smiled and gave them each a sausage. They ate the sausages and felt better. They said goodbye to the butcher and went home. They told their mom and dad about the wild dog and the butcher. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were brave. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big dog with black and white fur. He can run fast and jump high. He likes to fetch sticks and balls. + +One day, Ben and Sam find a long rope in the garage. They have an idea. They want to tie Spot to the rope and see how far he can run. They think it will be fun. They do not ask their mom or dad. + +They take Spot and the rope to the park. They tie one end of the rope to Spot's collar and the other end to a tree. They throw a ball for Spot to fetch. Spot runs after the ball, but the rope is too short. He cannot reach the ball. He pulls hard on the rope. The rope hurts his neck. He barks and whines. + +Ben and Sam laugh. They think Spot is funny. They do not see that Spot is sad and in pain. They throw another ball for Spot. Spot tries to run again, but the rope stops him. He falls to the ground. He cannot breathe. He stops barking and whining. + +Ben and Sam hear a loud siren. They see a police car and an animal car. They see a man and a woman get out of the cars. They are angry. They run to Spot and the rope. They untie Spot and check his neck. They say Spot is hurt. They say Ben and Sam are bad. They say they will take Spot away. They say Ben and Sam will not get a reward. They say they will get a punishment. + +Ben and Sam cry. They say they are sorry. They say they love Spot. They say they want Spot back. But it is too late. Spot is gone. Ben and Sam are alone. They have no dog. They have no fun. They have no reward. They have a bad ending. +Ben is a kid who likes to play with his furry toy bear. He calls him Ted and takes him everywhere. One day, Ben and Ted go to the park with Mom. They have fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Ben and Ted are very happy. + +But then, the sky gets dark and it starts to rain. Mom says they have to go home. Ben and Ted run to the car, but they get wet. Ben is sad. He does not want Ted to be wet. He hugs him and says, "Don't worry, Ted. I will dry you." + +When they get home, Mom puts Ben and Ted in the bathroom. She gives Ben a big towel and says, "You can dry yourself and Ted with this. I will make some hot cocoa for you." Ben nods and smiles. He wraps Ted in the towel and rubs him gently. He says, "You will be dry soon, Ted. And then we can have some cocoa and cookies." + +Ben and Ted sit on the couch and wait for Mom. They are warm and cozy. Ben looks at Ted and sees that he is dry and fluffy. He is happy. He says, "You are dry, Ted. You are the best furry toy bear ever." Ted does not say anything, but Ben knows he is happy too. He hugs him and says, "I love you, Ted." Ted hugs him back. Mom comes with the cocoa and cookies and says, "I love you too, Ben. And I love Ted. You are both very brave and good." Ben and Ted smile and enjoy their treat. They are very happy. +Sam liked to taste new things. He tasted his mom's cake, his dad's soup, and his sister's juice. He tasted the grass, the dirt, and the snow. He tasted everything he could find. + +One day, he saw a huge bin outside. It was full of things that people did not want. Sam was curious. He climbed on the bin and looked inside. He saw some old bread, some rotten fruit, and some smelly cheese. He thought they might taste good. + +He reached for the bread and took a bite. It was hard and dry. He spat it out. He tried the fruit. It was soft and sour. He made a face. He tried the cheese. It was moldy and bitter. He gagged. He did not like the taste of waste. + +He jumped off the bin and ran to his mom. He wanted some water to wash his mouth. His mom saw him and was angry. She asked him what he did. He told her he tasted the waste. She scolded him and said it was bad and dirty. She said he could get sick. + +She gave him some water and some cake. She told him to only taste good things. She told him to be careful and smart. Sam nodded and said sorry. He learned his lesson. He did not taste waste again. He only tasted good things. He was happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and plant and water the flowers. They had a big white bucket and some tools to help them. They had a shovel, a rake, a hoe and a trowel. + +One day, a new boy arrived in the neighborhood. His name was Sam. He saw Tom and Lily playing and wanted to join them. He asked them if he could borrow their tools. Tom and Lily were kind and said yes. They gave him the shovel and the rake. + +But Sam was not nice. He did not share the tools with Tom and Lily. He used them to make a big hole in the ground and to mess up the flowers. He laughed and said he was having fun. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They asked him to stop and to give back their tools. But Sam did not listen. He said they were his tools now and he ran away. + +Tom and Lily cried. They did not know what to do. They worked hard to make the garden beautiful and now it was ruined. They wished they had not given their tools to Sam. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had seen what happened and she came to help them. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom and Lily. Sam was very mean to you. He should not have taken your tools and destroyed your garden. That was not fair. But you were very generous and friendly to him. You did the right thing. You showed him how to be nice and share. Maybe he will learn from you and be sorry. Come on, let's fix the garden together. I have some more tools and some seeds and some water. We can make it beautiful again." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They took the tools and the seeds and the water and followed her. They worked together to fill the hole, to plant new flowers and to water them. They were happy again. They learned that being kind and sharing is good, even if some people are not. They hoped that Sam would come back and say sorry and play with them nicely. They also hoped that he would like their white bucket. They left it for him near the fence. +Lily liked to ask questions. She wanted to know everything. She asked her mom, her dad, her brother, and her cat. Sometimes they answered, sometimes they did not. + +One day, Lily asked about the sky. She looked up and saw blue and white and yellow. She asked, "What is the sky? Why is it blue? What are the white things? What is the yellow thing?" + +Her mom said, "The sky is very big and far. It is blue because of the air. The white things are clouds. They are made of water. The yellow thing is the sun. It is very hot and bright." + +Lily wanted to touch the sky. She asked, "Can I touch the sky? Can I touch the clouds? Can I touch the sun?" + +Her mom said, "No, you cannot touch the sky. It is too high. You cannot touch the clouds. They are too wet. You cannot touch the sun. It is too hot. You will get hurt." + +Lily did not listen. She wanted to touch the sky. She ran away from her mom. She found a ladder. She climbed the ladder. She reached the top. She stretched her hand. She touched the sky. + +But the sky was not soft. It was hard. It was metal. It was a wire. The wire had electricity. It shocked Lily. Lily screamed. She fell down. She hit the ground. She did not move. She did not ask any more questions. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They enjoy the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also like to make friends with other kids. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. He has a long tail and a wet nose. He looks friendly, but he barks very loud. + +"Hello, doggy!" Ben says. He wants to pet the dog, but Mia is scared. + +"No, Ben, don't touch him!" Mia says. "He might bite you!" + +The dog runs towards them. Ben and Mia run away. They look for a place to hide. They see a big tree with a hole under it. They crawl under the tree and hope the dog will not find them. + +The dog comes to the tree. He sniffs around. He hears Ben and Mia under the tree. He tries to get under the tree, too. But he is too big. He can only fit his head under the tree. He growls and shows his teeth. + +"Go away, doggy!" Ben says. "You are mean and harsh!" + +"Leave us alone, doggy!" Mia says. "You are scary and rude!" + +The dog keeps growling and trying to get under the tree. Ben and Mia hug each other and cry. They wish someone would help them. + +Then they hear a whistle. It is the dog's owner. He comes to the park and sees the dog under the tree. He calls the dog's name. + +"Rex, come here!" he says. "What are you doing, boy?" + +The dog stops growling and wags his tail. He backs out of the tree and runs to his owner. He licks his owner's face and jumps on him. + +"Sorry, kids, he didn't mean to scare you," the owner says. "He is a good dog, but he likes to play rough. He thought you were playing with him." + +Ben and Mia come out of the tree. They are still scared, but they are also curious. They look at the dog and his owner. + +"Can we pet him?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, if you want to," the owner says. "He won't hurt you. He just wants to be friends." + +Ben and Mia approach the dog slowly. They touch his fur and his ears. The dog wags his tail and licks their hands. He is not so scary after all. + +"Hi, Rex," Ben says. + +"Hi, Rex," Mia says. + +They smile and laugh. They make friends with the dog and his owner. They enjoy the rest of the day in the park. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and castles with the blocks. They are having fun and laughing. + +But then, Ben wants to make his tower taller than Anna's. He takes some blocks from her castle and puts them on his tower. Anna is angry and says, "No, Ben! Those are my blocks! Give them back!" + +Ben does not listen. He says, "No, Anna! I need them for my tower! It is the best tower ever!" He tries to put one more block on top, but his tower is too high. It wobbles and falls down. The blocks break and make a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben are both sad and scared. They broke the blocks and made a mess. They think their mom will be mad at them. They look at each other and say, "Sorry." + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken blocks and the mess. She is not mad, but she is not happy either. She says, "Anna and Ben, what happened here? Why did you break the blocks?" + +Anna and Ben tell her what happened. They say they were playing and fighting and they did not mean to break the blocks. They say they are sorry and they will clean up the mess. + +Mom says, "I'm glad you are sorry and you will clean up. But you should not fight over the blocks. You should share and play nicely. And you should not break the toys. They are not yours, they are ours. We have to take care of them." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will share and play nicely. We will not break the toys." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, Anna and Ben. Now, let's clean up and then we can have a snack. Maybe we can read a story together." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "We love you, mom. Thank you. We like stories." + +They clean up the mess and put the blocks in a box. They hope they can fix the broken ones later. They go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk. They look outside and see the rain. They are glad they are inside with mom. They feel warm and cozy. They do not feel uncomfortable anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They saw a tall tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They climbed the tree and looked in the hole. They saw a bird's nest with eggs. They were happy to see the eggs. They were careful not to touch them. + +But then they heard a buzz. A mosquito came out of the hole. It was angry and hungry. It flew around their heads and tried to bite them. + +They were scared and tried to swat the mosquito. But they missed and hit the nest. The nest fell out of the hole and broke on the ground. The eggs cracked and spilled. + +They were sad and sorry. They had hurt the bird's nest and eggs. They wanted to repair them. + +They ran to the house and got some glue and paper. They tried to stick the nest and eggs back together. But it was hard and messy. The glue and paper did not look like the nest and eggs. + +They heard a chirp. The bird came back to the tree. It saw the nest and eggs on the ground. It saw the glue and paper. It was angry and sad. It flew away. + +They felt bad and cried. They had made a big mistake. They wished they had not climbed the tree and looked in the hole. They wished they had left the nest and eggs alone. They learned a lesson. They said sorry to the bird. They hoped the bird would come back and make a new nest. They decided to play somewhere else. +Ben and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, Ben finds a map in a book. He shows it to Mia. "Look, Mia, this is a map. It shows where places are. We can use it to drive our cars to new places. Do you want to try?" + +Mia nods. She likes maps. They are pretty and have many shapes and lines. She picks a red car and Ben picks a blue car. They put the map on the floor and look at it. + +"Where do you want to go, Mia?" Ben asks. + +Mia points to a spot on the map. "There. It looks nice. It has a big lake and a park. Maybe we can see ducks and flowers." + +"Okay, let's go there. Follow me." Ben says. He drives his car along the map, following the roads and signs. He makes turns and stops. Mia drives her car behind him, copying him. + +They reach the spot on the map. They pretend to park their cars and get out. They look around and smile. They see a big lake and a park. They see ducks and flowers. They also see other children playing with cars and balls and bikes. + +"Wow, this place is attractive. I like it." Mia says. + +"Me too. Do you want to play with them?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, let's go. Maybe they have more maps and cars." Mia says. + +They run to the other children and say hello. They share their cars and maps and play together. They have fun and make new friends. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with their crayons and paper. They like to draw animals and houses and flowers. Sara has a big pink eraser that she uses to fix her mistakes. Ben does not have an eraser, so he tries to be careful with his crayons. + +"Can I use your eraser, Sara?" Ben asks. "I want to change my dog's color." + +"No, you can't," Sara says. "It is mine. You have to use your own things." + +"But I don't have an eraser," Ben says. "Please, Sara, just for a little bit." + +"No, no, no," Sara says. "Go away, Ben. You are annoying me." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He wants to make Sara share her eraser. He thinks of a way to scare her. He sees a spider on the wall. He picks it up and puts it in his hand. He walks slowly to Sara, who is busy drawing a house. + +"Look, Sara, look what I have," Ben says. He opens his hand and shows her the spider. + +Sara screams. She is very afraid of spiders. She drops her eraser and runs away. Ben laughs. He thinks he is very clever. He grabs the eraser and starts to use it on his paper. + +But the spider is not happy. It bites Ben's hand. Ben feels a sharp pain. He drops the eraser and the spider. He cries. He runs to his mom, who is in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, help me," Ben says. "The spider bit me. It hurts a lot." + +Mom sees Ben's hand. It is red and swollen. She is worried. She takes Ben to the car. She drives fast to the hospital. She calls Sara's mom on the phone. She tells her what happened. + +Sara's mom is angry. She scolds Sara for being selfish and mean. She makes her apologize to Ben. She takes away her eraser and her crayons. She sends her to her room. + +Sara feels sorry and ashamed. She wishes she had shared her eraser with Ben. She hopes he will be okay. She cries in her bed. She has no one to play with. She has nothing to draw with. She has a bad day. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They saw a big shop with many pastries in the window. They wanted to eat some. + +"Can we have some, please?" Lily asked her mom. + +Mom looked at the pastries. They were dirty. They had flies and dust on them. Mom shook her head. + +"No, we can't. They are not good for us. They will make us sick." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They liked pastries. They smelled sweet and yummy. + +"Look, there is another shop!" Tom said. He pointed to a small shop across the street. It had clean pastries in the window. They had icing and sprinkles on them. They looked delicious. + +"Can we have some, please?" Tom asked his mom. + +Mom looked at the pastries. They were clean. They had no flies and dust on them. Mom nodded. + +"Yes, we can. They are good for us. They will make us happy." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were glad. They ran to the small shop. Mom bought them each a pastry. They ate them with big smiles. They thanked mom. + +The end. +Annie was a child who liked to get unusual things. She did not want dolls or cars or books. She wanted things that were different and strange. She liked to go to the park and look for bugs and rocks and feathers. She liked to go to the library and find books with pictures of animals and places she had never seen. + +One day, Annie went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She wondered what was inside. She ran to the tree and looked in the hole. She saw something shiny and round. She reached in and pulled it out. It was a metal ball with a button on it. + +"What is this?" Annie asked her mom. + +"I don't know, Annie. It looks unusual. Maybe it is a toy or a gadget. Where did you get it?" her mom asked. + +"I got it from the tree. Can I keep it?" Annie asked. + +"Sure, you can keep it. But be careful with it. We don't know what it does," her mom said. + +Annie was happy. She had got an unusual thing. She pressed the button on the ball. The ball made a beep sound and opened up. Inside, there was a tiny robot. The robot looked at Annie and said, "Hello, I am Bobo. I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Annie was surprised and excited. She had got an unusual thing and a new friend. She said, "Yes, I want to play with you. You are amazing. What can you do?" + +Bobo said, "I can do many things. I can sing, dance, tell jokes, and fly. I can also teach you about the world. Do you want to learn?" + +Annie said, "Yes, I want to learn. You are the best thing I ever got. Come on, let's go and have fun." + +Annie and Bobo went to play and learn. They had a lot of fun. Annie's mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that Annie had got an unusual thing and a new friend. She hoped that they would be happy together. +Lily and Sam are brother and sister. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big shiny bike near the swings. It has red wheels and a blue seat. Lily thinks it is very pretty. + +"Wow, look at that bike!" Lily says. "Can we ride it?" + +Sam shakes his head. "No, Lily, that is not our bike. It belongs to someone else. It is very expensive. We have to ask first." + +But Lily does not listen. She runs to the bike and tries to get on. She is too small and falls down. She hurts her knee and starts to cry. + +Sam runs to help her. He hugs her and says, "It's okay, Lily, I'm here. Don't cry. Let me see your knee." + +He sees a little blood and a scratch. He takes a tissue from his pocket and wipes it gently. He says, "There, it's not so bad. You'll be fine." + +Lily stops crying and says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I was naughty. I should have listened to you." + +Sam smiles and says, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, be careful. We don't want to hurt ourselves or take things that are not ours." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a boy with a helmet and a backpack. He says, "Hey, that's my bike! What are you doing with it?" + +Lily and Sam turn around and see him. They feel scared and ashamed. They say, "We're sorry, we didn't mean to touch your bike. We were just looking at it. It is very nice." + +The boy looks at them and sees Lily's knee. He says, "Are you okay? Did you fall?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, I fell. But Sam helped me. He is my brother." + +The boy says, "Oh, I see. Well, I'm glad you're okay. I'm Jake. This is my new bike. My dad gave it to me for my birthday. It is very expensive. I love it." + +Lily and Sam say, "Hi, Jake. We're Lily and Sam. Happy birthday. Your bike is very pretty. We're sorry we touched it without asking." + +Jake says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, be careful. You don't want to hurt yourselves or break my bike. Do you want to play with me? I have a ball too." + +Lily and Sam smile and say, "Yes, we want to play with you. Thank you, Jake. You are very nice." + +They go to the grass and play with the ball. They have fun and make a new friend. They learn to be careful and respectful. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their stickers. They had many stickers of animals, cars, flowers and stars. They liked to stick them on their books, toys and walls. They had fun making pictures and stories with their stickers. + +But then Tom saw a stamp on Lily's book. It was a stamp of a lion. Tom liked lions. He wanted the stamp for himself. He said to Lily, "Give me the stamp. It is mine." + +Lily said, "No, it is not. It is mine. Mom gave it to me. It is a special stamp. You have many stickers. You do not need the stamp." + +Tom was angry. He did not listen to Lily. He grabbed the book and tried to pull the stamp off. Lily held the book and tried to stop him. They both pulled hard. The book was torn in half. The stamp was torn too. It was ruined. + +Tom and Lily both cried. They were sad and sorry. They had broken their book and their stamp. They had hurt each other. They had no more stickers to play with. They had no more fun. They had a bad ending. +Timmy was lonely. He had no friends to play with. He only had his toys, but they were not fun. He wanted to talk to someone and have fun. + +He went to the kitchen, where his mom was making a cake. She used a mixer to mix the flour and the eggs and the sugar. The mixer made a loud noise. Timmy liked the noise. He wanted to help his mom. + +"Mom, can I help you?" he asked. + +"Sure, Timmy, you can help me. You can hold the bowl for me," his mom said. She smiled at him. She knew he was lonely. + +Timmy held the bowl for his mom. He watched the mixer make the cake batter. He saw the chocolate chips and the nuts. He wanted to taste them. + +"Mom, can I have some?" he asked. + +"Not now, Timmy, we have to bake the cake first. Then you can have a slice," his mom said. + +Timmy nodded. He waited for the cake to be ready. He was not lonely anymore. He was happy. + +He yawned. He was also sleepy. He had played a lot today. He wanted to take a nap. + +"Mom, can I take a nap?" he asked. + +"Of course, Timmy, you can take a nap. You can sleep on the couch. I'll wake you up when the cake is done," his mom said. + +She kissed him on the forehead. She covered him with a blanket. She turned off the mixer. She put the cake in the oven. + +Timmy closed his eyes. He snuggled with his teddy bear. He dreamed of the cake. He was not lonely. He was loved. +Anna and Ben were walking with their mom in the big city. They saw many cars, shops, and people. They also saw big signs with lights and pictures. Mom said they were called billboards. Some billboards showed toys, some showed food, and some showed movies. + +"Look, mom, a doll!" Anna said, pointing to a billboard with a pink doll that had long hair and a dress. "Can I have it?" + +"No, sweetie, not today. We have to save money for other things," mom said. + +"But I want it, I want it, I want it!" Anna cried, stamping her feet. + +Ben looked at his sister and shook his head. He thought she was selfish. He did not cry for toys. He liked to play with his cars and blocks at home. He also liked to read books and draw pictures. + +"Anna, stop crying. You have many toys at home. You don't need more," Ben said. + +Anna glared at him. She did not like him telling her what to do. She wanted the doll. She thought it was pretty and shiny. She thought it would make her happy. + +"No, you stop. You are mean. You don't like dolls. You don't know anything," Anna said. + +Mom sighed. She was tired of their fighting. She took their hands and led them away from the billboard. + +"Come on, kids, let's go. We have to catch the bus. Maybe we can see something else that is fun and interesting on the way," mom said. + +Anna and Ben followed mom, but they did not talk to each other. They were still angry and sad. They did not see the other billboards that glowed in the dark. They did not see the stars that twinkled in the sky. They did not see the smiles of the people who passed by. They only saw their own wants and feelings. They did not see how lucky they were to have each other and mom. They did not see how much fun they could have together. They did not see how much they could learn and grow. They did not see how much they could glow. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a bottle of lotion on their mom's dresser. They think it is fun to squeeze the lotion and make bubbles. + +They take the lotion to their room and start to play with it. They squeeze the lotion on their hands, their faces, their hair, and their clothes. They laugh and giggle as they make a big mess. + +But then, their mom comes in and sees the lotion everywhere. She is very angry. She shouts at Anna and Ben. She says they are naughty and they have to clean up. She takes the lotion away and tells them to go to the bathroom. + +Anna and Ben are scared and sad. They don't like it when their mom shouts at them. They say they are sorry and they didn't mean to make a mess. They go to the bathroom and try to wash off the lotion. They cry and hug each other. + +Their mom calms down and feels bad. She knows they are just kids and they were curious. She goes to the bathroom and sees them crying. She hugs them and says she is sorry too. She says she loves them and she will help them clean up. She says they can play with the lotion again, but only in the bathtub. Anna and Ben smile and say they love her too. They say they will be good and listen to her. They all go to the bathtub and have fun with the lotion. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play by the river. They saw many animals there, like ducks, frogs and fish. One day, they saw a new animal. It was brown and furry, with a long tail and a round nose. It was an otter. + +"Hello, otter!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The otter looked at Tom and Mia and nodded. It swam to the shore and shook its fur. Then it picked up a shiny stone and rubbed it with its paws. + +"What are you doing, otter?" Mia asked. + +"I am polishing my stone," the otter said. "It is my treasure. I like to make it bright and smooth." + +"Can we see your stone, otter?" Tom asked. + +The otter smiled and showed them its stone. It was dark and sparkly, like a star in the night. + +"Wow, your stone is very pretty, otter!" Mia said. + +"Thank you, Mia," the otter said. "Do you want to polish it with me?" + +"Yes, please, otter!" Mia said. + +Tom and Mia took turns to polish the stone with the otter. They rubbed it gently and carefully, until it shone like a jewel. They had fun with the otter and its stone. They became good friends. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a hidden box under a big tree. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a toy car, a ball, a hat, and a cup. + +"Look, a cup!" Tim says. He picks up the cup and sees something brown and wet inside. "What is this?" + +Sam looks at the cup and smells it. He makes a face. "Yuck! It is old tea. It is rot. Throw it away!" + +But Tim does not want to throw it away. He likes the cup. It is blue and shiny. He wants to keep it. He says, "No, it is my cup. I found it. I can wash it and make it clean." + +Sam gets angry. He wants the cup too. He says, "No, it is our cup. We found it together. You cannot have it. Give it to me!" + +They start to pull the cup from each other. They shout and fight. The cup breaks in two. The rot tea spills on the ground. They both cry. + +Mum hears them and comes to the garden. She sees the broken cup and the rot tea. She sees Tim and Sam crying. She says, "What happened? Why are you fighting?" + +Tim and Sam tell her about the hidden box and the cup. Mum says, "Oh, I see. That was my box. I put it there a long time ago. I forgot about it. The cup was a gift from Grandma. It was very special. I am sorry it is broken." + +Tim and Sam feel sorry too. They say, "We are sorry, Mum. We did not know. We just wanted to play." + +Mum hugs them and says, "It is okay. I know you did not mean to break it. But you should not fight over things. You should share and be kind to each other. You are brothers. You have each other. That is more special than any cup." + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Yes, Mum. You are right. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mum smiles and says, "I love you too. Now, let's go inside and have some fresh tea and cookies. And maybe we can find another toy to play with in the box." +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine wonderful things. She would dream of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, or playing with animals. + +One night, she had a very strange dream. She dreamed that she was in a forest, and she saw an enormous snake. The snake had green and yellow skin, and it looked very scary. It opened its mouth and hissed at Lily. + +"Who are you?" the snake asked. "Why are you here?" + +Lily was afraid, but she tried to be brave. She said, "I am Lily. I am dreaming. This is not real." + +The snake laughed. "Dreaming? How do you know? Maybe this is real, and your life is a dream. Maybe you are a snake, and I am a girl." + +Lily shook her head. "No, that is silly. I am a girl, and you are a snake. I have hair and hands and feet. You have scales and a tail and fangs." + +The snake moved closer to Lily. "Maybe you are right. Maybe you are a girl, and I am a snake. But maybe I am hungry, and you are tasty. Maybe I want to eat you." + +Lily screamed. She wanted to run away, but she could not move. She felt the snake wrap around her, and she closed her eyes. + +Then, she woke up. She was in her bed, and it was morning. She looked around, and she saw her toys and her books and her pictures. She was not in a forest, and there was no snake. + +She sighed with relief. It was only a dream. A very bad dream. She got up and ran to her mom. She hugged her and told her about her dream. + +Her mom kissed her and said, "Don't worry, my sweet. It was only a dream. Dreams are not real. They can't hurt you. You are safe and loved." + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She said, "I love you, mom. Can we have pancakes for breakfast?" + +Her mom nodded. "Of course, my dear. Let's go to the kitchen and make some pancakes. And maybe you can tell me about some of your good dreams, too." + +Lily nodded. She liked to dream. But she liked to wake up, too. She liked to live her real life, with her mom and her toys and her books and her pictures. And she liked to have pancakes for breakfast. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big truck with a man inside. The truck had many boxes in the back. + +"Hello, truck man!" Lily said. She waved her hand at him. "What are you doing?" + +The man smiled and waved back. "I am moving these boxes to a new house. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked to help. They ran to the truck and climbed inside. They saw many boxes with different things. There were books, toys, clothes and dishes. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Tom said. He picked up a toy car and played with it. + +Lily saw a box with a picture of a teddy bear on it. She opened the box and found a big, soft teddy bear. She hugged it and smiled. + +"This is my new friend!" she said. "Can I keep it, truck man?" + +The man shook his head. "No, I'm sorry, little girl. This teddy bear belongs to someone else. You have to put it back in the box." + +Lily felt sad. She liked the teddy bear. She did not want to give it back. She held it tight and said, "No, it is mine!" + +Tom saw that Lily was upset. He wanted to make her happy. He looked around and saw an empty box. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, look at this!" he said. He put the empty box on his head and made a funny noise. "I am a robot! Beep, boop, beep!" + +Lily looked at Tom and laughed. He looked silly with the box on his head. She forgot about the teddy bear. She put it back in the box and said, "You are a funny robot, Tom!" + +The man was glad that Lily and Tom were happy. He thanked them for helping him. He gave them each a sticker and a candy. He said, "You are very good kids. Have a nice day!" + +Lily and Tom said goodbye to the man and the truck. They waved their hands and touched their noses. They ran back to the slide and the swing. They had fun in the park. +Sara was a restless girl. She liked to run and jump and play all day. She did not like to sit still or listen to her mom and dad. She wanted to do what she wanted, when she wanted. + +One day, Sara saw a big balloon in the park. It was red and shiny and had a string. Sara wanted the balloon very much. She ran to the balloon and grabbed the string. She did not see the man who was holding the other end of the string. He was very angry and shouted at Sara. + +"Hey, that's my balloon! Give it back to me! You are a bad girl!" + +Sara was scared and let go of the string. The balloon flew away in the sky. Sara started to cry. She ran back to her mom and dad. They hugged her and tried to calm her down. + +"Sara, why did you take the balloon? That was not nice. You should ask before you take something that is not yours. You should say sorry to the man." + +Sara felt sorry. She did not mean to make the man angry. She did not mean to lose the balloon. She looked for the man, but he was gone. She did not know how to say sorry. + +Mom and dad saw Sara's sad face. They wanted to make her happy. They bought her a new balloon. It was yellow and had a smiley face. Sara liked the balloon. She thanked her mom and dad. + +"Sara, we are glad you like the balloon. But remember, you should be careful and respectful when you see something you want. You should not be restless and grabby. You should be polite and patient. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She understood. She learned her lesson. She hugged her mom and dad. She held the balloon gently. She was happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a new train set that their dad gave them for their birthday. It was a luxury train set, with shiny tracks, colorful cars, and a big engine that made noises and lights. Anna and Ben loved to make the train go around the tracks and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One day, they decided to play with the train set in the living room, where there was more space. They set up the tracks on the floor and turned on the engine. The train started to move and whistle. Anna and Ben clapped and cheered. They took turns to control the train with a remote. They made the train go faster and slower, stop and start, and change directions. + +But they did not notice that their cat, Fluffy, was watching them from the couch. Fluffy was curious about the train. He liked to chase things that moved and made noises. He waited for the right moment to strike. When Anna and Ben were busy talking, he jumped off the couch and ran towards the train. He pounced on the engine and tried to catch it with his paws. He knocked it off the tracks and made it crash. The train stopped and the lights went out. + +Anna and Ben gasped and cried. They ran to the train and tried to fix it. But it was too late. The engine was broken and the train would not work anymore. They looked at Fluffy, who was licking his fur and purring. They were very angry and sad. + +"Bad cat! Bad cat!" they shouted. "You broke our new train! You ruined our fun! Go away!" + +Fluffy did not understand why they were yelling at him. He thought he was playing with them. He meowed and rubbed his head against their legs. He wanted them to pet him and love him. But Anna and Ben pushed him away and hugged each other. They wished they had never let Fluffy near their train. They wished they had played with it in their room, where it was safe. They learned a hard lesson that day. They learned that some things are too precious to share. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to decorate their room with stickers and drawings. They had a big wall where they could stick anything they wanted. One day, they found a new pack of stickers in the closet. They were very excited and opened it. + +But the stickers were not nice. They were scary. They had monsters and ghosts and spiders and snakes. Lily and Tom did not like them at all. They wanted to throw them away, but they were curious. They decided to stick one on the wall and see what it looked like. + +It looked terrible. The monster had big teeth and red eyes and horns. It looked like it wanted to eat them. Lily and Tom screamed and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a monster on the wall!" they cried. + +Mom came to their room and saw the sticker. She was not scared. She laughed and hugged them. + +"It's not a monster, it's just a sticker. It can't hurt you. It's supposed to be funny, not scary. Who gave you these stickers?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom did not know. They said they found them in the closet. Mom looked at the pack and saw a note. It said: "To Lily and Tom, from Uncle Joe. Happy Halloween!" + +Mom explained to them that Halloween was a day when people dressed up and played tricks and had fun. Uncle Joe was trying to be funny, but he did not know that they did not like scary things. She said they could take the sticker off and throw it away, or they could keep it and laugh at it. + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They did not want to have a nightmare about the monster. They decided to take it off and throw it away. They said they did not like Uncle Joe's trick. They liked nice stickers, like flowers and animals and stars. + +Mom agreed and helped them take the sticker off. She said she would call Uncle Joe and tell him to send them nicer stickers next time. She also said she would buy them some candy and a new book to make them happy. Lily and Tom smiled and hugged her. They said they loved her and they loved their room. They did not want to decorate it with scary things ever again. +Lily liked to play basketball with her big brother Sam. He taught her how to bounce the ball, how to throw it, and how to catch it. They had a lot of fun in the park, where there was a hoop and a net. + +One day, Sam said he had to go to a new school. He said he would make new friends and learn new things. Lily was happy for him, but she also felt worry. Who would play basketball with her? Would Sam forget her? Would he like his new friends more than her? + +Sam saw that Lily was worry. He gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will always be your brother and your friend. I will come back every day and play basketball with you. And maybe I can bring some new friends too. You will like them, they are nice." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Sam. I will miss you, but I will wait for you. And I will try to be nice to your new friends, even if they are unknown. But you have to promise me one thing." + +"What is it, Lily?" Sam asked. + +"You have to let me win sometimes," Lily said, and giggled. + +Sam laughed and said, "Okay, Lily. I promise. You are the best basketball player I know." + +They hugged again and played one more game. Then Sam went to his new school, and Lily went home. She still felt a little worry, but she also felt love. She knew that Sam would come back, and that they would always be basketball buddies. +Tom and Anna went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Some ducks were white, some ducks were brown, and some ducks were gray. + +"Look, Mom, ducks!" Tom said. + +"Yes, they are ducks. Do you like ducks?" Mom asked. + +"I like ducks. They are funny. Can I talk to them?" Anna said. + +"You can try, but ducks don't talk like us. They quack," Mom said. + +Anna walked to the edge of the pond. She saw a gray duck swimming near her. She smiled and said, "Hello, duck. I am Anna. What is your name?" + +The gray duck looked at Anna and quacked. Anna did not understand what the duck said, but she thought it was friendly. + +"Quack, quack, quack," Anna said back to the duck. + +The duck quacked again and swam closer to Anna. Anna reached out her hand and touched the duck's soft feathers. The duck did not mind. It liked Anna. + +"Anna, you are talking to a duck!" Tom said. He ran to join his sister and the duck. + +"Tom, this is my new friend. He is a gray duck. He quacks to me," Anna said. + +"Can I talk to him too?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can. He is very nice. Just say quack, quack, quack," Anna said. + +Tom and Anna both said quack, quack, quack to the gray duck. The duck quacked back to them. They laughed and played with the duck. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that they had fun with the duck. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They each wanted to own all the toys and have the best view of the TV. + +One day, their mom bought them a new puzzle. It had many pieces and colors, and it looked fun. Sam and Lily both wanted to play with it, but they could not agree on who would go first. They started to fight and pull the puzzle box. + +"Give it to me! It's mine!" Sam shouted. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Lily yelled. + +They fought so hard that they tore the puzzle box and the pieces fell on the floor. Some of the pieces went under the sofa and some went behind the TV. They could not find them all. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the broken puzzle. She was very angry and sad. + +"Look what you did! You ruined the puzzle! How could you be so selfish and mean?" she scolded them. + +Sam and Lily felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They looked at each other and felt sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom. We didn't mean to break the puzzle. We just wanted to play with it," they said. + +"Well, now you can't play with it, because it's missing pieces. And you can't play with any other toys, either. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. Maybe then you will learn to share and be nice," their mom said. + +She took them to their room and closed the door. Sam and Lily sat on their beds and looked out the window. They saw the sun and the birds and the flowers. They wished they could go outside and play. They wished they had not fought over the puzzle. They wished they had not made their mom angry and sad. + +They decided to say sorry to each other and hug. They decided to be better twins and share their toys and have fun. They decided to wait for their mom to come back and tell her they loved her. They hoped she would forgive them and let them play again. They learned their lesson. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play and laugh together. But today, they were miserable. They had a cold and had to stay in bed. They could not go to the park or see their friends. + +"Mom, we are bored," Anna said. "Can we do something fun?" + +Mom smiled and kissed their foreheads. "I have a surprise for you," she said. "I made some pastries for you. They are warm and sweet and yummy. Do you want some?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They loved pastries. Mom brought a tray with two plates and two cups of milk. She put the tray on a table next to their bed. She gave them each a pastry and a cup of milk. + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna and Ben said. They took a bite of their pastries. They were soft and flaky and filled with jam. They tasted like sunshine and happiness. They drank their milk and felt warm and cozy. + +Anna and Ben smiled at each other. They forgot about their cold and their boredom. They enjoyed their pastries and their mom's love. They were not miserable anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the forest behind their houses. One day, they found a big bow and some arrows in a cave. They were very happy and curious. + +"Look, Tom, we can play with these!" Lily said, holding an arrow. + +"Be careful, Lily, they might be sharp," Tom said, taking the bow. + +"Let's introduce ourselves to the animals with these. Maybe they will be our friends too," Lily said, smiling. + +They walked out of the cave and looked for some animals. They saw a rabbit, a squirrel, and a bird. They tried to shoot the arrows at them, but they missed. The animals ran away, scared and angry. + +"Hey, stop that! You are hurting the animals!" a voice said from behind a tree. + +Lily and Tom turned around and saw a boy with a green hat and a feather. He looked angry too. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked, holding the bow. + +"I am Robin. I live in the forest. These are my friends. You are not nice to them. You are bad," the boy said, pointing at the arrows. + +"We are sorry, Robin. We did not know. We just wanted to play," Lily said, dropping the arrow. + +"Play with something else. These are not toys. These are for hunting. You could hurt yourself or someone else," Robin said, taking the bow and the arrows. + +"Can we be your friends, Robin? We like the forest too. We can play with other things," Tom said, hoping. + +Robin looked at them for a moment. He saw that they were sorry and curious. He decided to give them a chance. + +"Okay, you can be my friends. But you have to be nice to the animals. And you have to listen to me. I know the forest well. It can be dark and dangerous sometimes," Robin said, smiling. + +"Okay, Robin. We will listen to you. And we will be nice to the animals. Thank you for introducing yourself to us," Lily said, smiling too. + +They all hugged and became friends. They played in the forest until the sun went down. Then they went back to their houses, happy and tired. They promised to meet again the next day. +Anna loved chocolate. She saw a big bar of chocolate on the table. It was her mom's chocolate, but mom was not here. Anna wanted to eat some chocolate. She tried to reach the chocolate, but it was too high. She got a chair and climbed on it. She reached the chocolate and took a big bite. + +But the chocolate was not good. It was very old and hard and bitter. Anna made a face and spit it out. She looked at the wrapper and saw a date. It was a very big number. It was an ancient chocolate. Mom had forgotten about it. Anna felt sick and sorry. She wished she had not eaten the chocolate. + +She heard mom coming back. She was afraid mom would be angry. She hid the chocolate and the chair and ran to her room. She hoped mom would not find out. She learned a lesson. She would not take things that were not hers. And she would not eat ancient chocolate. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest near their home. They had a loyal dog named Spot who always followed them. One day, they saw a big hole under a tree and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's crawl in and find out," said Ben. + +"OK, but be careful," said Lila. + +They crawled into the hole, with Spot behind them. It was dark and damp, and they felt something soft and furry. They heard a growl and saw two bright eyes. + +"Uh-oh, it's a bear!" said Lila. + +"Run!" said Ben. + +They turned around and crawled out as fast as they could. The bear followed them, but Spot barked and bit its nose. The bear roared and ran away. + +"Good boy, Spot!" said Lila and Ben. They hugged their dog and thanked him for saving them. + +They ran back to their home and told their mom what happened. She was glad they were safe and gave them cookies and milk. She also gave Spot a bone and a pat. + +"Spot is the best dog ever," said Lila and Ben. + +They ate their cookies and milk and cuddled with Spot. They decided not to crawl into any more holes in the forest. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Anna has a big bunny with long ears. Ben has a small car with four wheels. Anna loves her bunny. Ben loves his car. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. Anna puts her bunny on a bench. Ben puts his car on the ground. They run to the slide and the swing. They have fun. + +But when they come back, they see something bad. Anna's bunny is gone. Ben's car is gone. Someone took them. Anna and Ben are sad. They cry. They want their toys back. + +They look around. They see a boy and a girl. The boy has Anna's bunny. The girl has Ben's car. They are playing with them. They are happy. Anna and Ben are angry. They are envious. They want their toys back. + +They go to the boy and the girl. They say, "Give us our toys. They are ours. You took them. That is bad." The boy and the girl say, "No. They are ours. We found them. They are good." They do not want to give them back. + +Anna and Ben do not know what to do. They are sad and angry. They look at their moms. Their moms see them. Their moms see the boy and the girl. Their moms know what happened. They go to the boy and the girl. They say, "Give them their toys. They are theirs. You took them. That is bad. Say sorry." The boy and the girl are scared. They give them their toys. They say sorry. Anna and Ben are happy. They hug their toys. They hug their moms. They say thank you. They are not envious anymore. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big pot with flowers. Lily wanted to smell the flowers. She asked Ben to help her. + +"Ben, can you lift me up? I want to smell the flowers in the pot." + +Ben nodded. He was strong. He put his arms around Lily and lifted her up. Lily reached for the flowers. They smelled nice. + +But the pot was heavy. Ben could not hold it for long. He felt his arms getting tired. He tried to put Lily down gently. But he lost his balance. He and Lily fell to the ground. The pot fell too. It broke into pieces. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They heard their mom coming. She saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What happened here? Who broke the pot?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They were sorry. They did not mean to break the pot. They just wanted to smell the flowers. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big squirrel. The squirrel has a peanut in its mouth. It runs up a tree. + +"Look, look!" Ben says. "The squirrel has a peanut!" + +"I see, I see!" Lily says. "It is a regular peanut. Not a candy peanut." + +They run to the tree. They want to see the squirrel better. They hear a crunch. The squirrel is eating the peanut. + +"Can we have a peanut too?" Ben asks. "I am hungry." + +"Me too," Lily says. "But we have no peanuts. We have apples." + +They look in their backpacks. They find two apples. They are red and shiny. + +"Apples are good too," Ben says. "They are sweet and juicy." + +"Yes, they are," Lily says. "And they are good for us." + +They sit under the tree. They eat their apples. They share with the squirrel. The squirrel likes apples too. It comes down from the tree. It takes a bite. It wags its tail. + +"Hello, squirrel," Ben says. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The squirrel nods. It makes a squeak. It is happy. + +"Hello, friend," Lily says. "You are cute and fluffy." + +They smile. They have a new friend. They finish their apples. They play with the squirrel. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and her mother went to the park. Lily liked to play on the swings and the slide. She saw a big dog with a long tail. She wanted to pet the dog. + +"Can I pet the dog, mother?" Lily asked. + +"Be careful, Lily. The dog might not like it. Ask the owner first," mother said. + +Lily walked to the dog and the owner. She said hello and asked if she could pet the dog. The owner smiled and said yes. The dog wagged its tail and licked Lily's hand. + +Lily was happy. She petted the dog and talked to it. She gave it a name. She called it Spot. + +Mother watched Lily and the dog. She was nervous. She did not like big dogs. She thought they might bite or bark. She hoped Lily would be safe. + +But nothing bad happened. The dog was friendly and gentle. Lily and the dog had fun. Mother relaxed and smiled. She was glad Lily made a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat yummy food. But today, they are sick. They have a fever and a cough. Mommy says they need to rest and drink soup. + +Mommy brings them a big bowl of soup and two spoons. She says, "This soup is healthy. It will make you feel better. You have to eat it all, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They take their spoons and start to eat. The soup is hot and salty. They don't like it very much. But they want to be good and listen to Mommy. + +They eat and eat until the bowl is empty. They put their spoons down and wipe their mouths. They hope the soup will help them. + +But the soup does not help them. The soup is bad. It has germs in it. The germs make them sicker. They start to feel worse. They have a stomach ache and a headache. They cry and moan. + +Mommy hears them and comes to check on them. She sees their faces and feels their foreheads. She is scared. She says, "Oh no, what happened? You are very sick. We have to go to the doctor. Now!" + +She picks them up and runs to the car. She drives fast to the hospital. She hopes the doctor can help them. But it is too late. The soup has poisoned them. They die on the way. Mommy is very sad. She wishes she never gave them the soup. She wishes she checked the soup first. She wishes she could have her twins back. But she can't. The end. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they buried their treasures. They buried things like shiny stones, pretty feathers, and colorful stickers. They made a promise to each other: they would never tell anyone else about their secret spot, and they would always share their treasures. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Max. He had a big bike, a cool hat, and a lot of toys. He was very popular. All the other kids wanted to play with him. Sam and Lily watched him from their tree. They felt a little jealous. + +Max saw them and came over. He said hello and asked them what they were doing. Sam and Lily did not answer. They did not want to talk to him. They did not want him to find out about their secret spot. Max was curious. He looked around and saw a small mound of dirt under the tree. He asked them what was there. Sam and Lily said nothing. Max decided to dig. He took a stick and started to poke the dirt. + +Sam and Lily were scared. They did not want Max to dig up their treasures. They did not want to break their promise. They jumped up and ran to Max. They tried to stop him. They shouted and pushed and pulled. Max did not like that. He got angry. He pushed them back. He said they were mean and rude. He said he did not want to play with them. He took his bike, his hat, and his toys, and left. + +Sam and Lily felt sad. They looked at their secret spot. It was ruined. Their treasures were scattered and dirty. They felt sorry. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They said they were still best friends. They said they did not need Max or his things. They said they still had their promise. They picked up their treasures and buried them again. They smiled and went to play. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to dance. They danced in the park, in the school, and in their homes. They danced to music, to birds, and to their own songs. They were happy when they danced. + +One day, they saw a famous dancer on TV. She was wearing a beautiful dress and had many grapes in her hair. She danced with grace and skill. Lily and Tom wanted to be like her. They asked their moms to buy them grapes and dresses. + +They put the grapes in their hair and the dresses on their bodies. They tried to dance like the famous dancer. But they felt silly and uncomfortable. The grapes were heavy and sticky. The dresses were too big and long. They tripped and fell. They did not have fun. + +They saw their moms watching them with smiles. Their moms said, "You don't need grapes or dresses to dance. You are wonderful just the way you are. You have your own style and joy. That is what makes you special and happy. Dance with your hearts, not with your eyes." + +Lily and Tom realized their moms were right. They took off the grapes and the dresses. They danced with their own music, their own birds, and their own songs. They were happy again. They learned that they should not copy others, but be themselves. +Tim and Sue like to play in the library. They like to look at the books with many pictures and colors. But they do not like the big books with many words. They think they are boring and hard. + +One day, they find a big book with many words on a shelf. It is a dictionary. They do not know what it is. They think it is unusual. They want to see what is inside. + +They take the dictionary and open it. They see many words they do not know. They try to read them, but they cannot. They get angry and frustrated. They start to tear the pages and throw them on the floor. + +The librarian sees them and gets very mad. She runs to them and shouts, "Stop! What are you doing? You are ruining the book! You are very naughty!" + +Tim and Sue get scared and scream. They drop the dictionary and run away. They do not say sorry. They do not look back. + +The librarian picks up the dictionary and sees the damage. She is very sad. She loves the dictionary. It is her favorite book. She cries and says, "Why did they do this? They are very mean!" +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress and a big smile. Lily loved to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily had to go to a meeting with her mom. Her mom worked at a school and she had to talk to some other grown-ups. Lily did not want to go, but her mom said she had to. She said Lily could bring one doll with her, but only one. + +Lily thought hard. She wanted to bring Anna, but she was afraid that the other kids at the school would tease her. They might say that Anna was too big, or too old, or too silly. Lily did not like to be teased. She decided to bring a smaller doll, one that looked more like a baby. She called her Mia. + +Lily put Anna in a box and hid her under her bed. She told Anna not to be sad, and that she would come back soon. She hugged Mia and put her in her backpack. She said goodbye to Anna and went with her mom to the meeting. + +At the meeting, Lily sat quietly and played with Mia. She made her drink from a bottle and sing a song. She was happy with Mia, but she missed Anna. She wondered if Anna was lonely or scared in the box. She felt sorry for Anna. She wished she had brought her instead. + +When the meeting was over, Lily ran to her mom and asked if they could go home. Her mom said yes, and they got in the car. Lily told her mom that she wanted to see Anna. Her mom said she was proud of Lily for being so good at the meeting, and that she could play with Anna as soon as they got home. + +Lily smiled and hugged Mia. She was glad that she had Mia, but she was also excited to see Anna. She hoped that Anna was not angry with her for leaving her behind. She wanted to tell Anna that she was sorry, and that she loved her very much. She wanted to make Anna happy again. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma for a week. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Anna liked to read a lot, so she wanted to bring many books with her. + +She went to her bookcase and looked at all the books. She did not know which ones to choose. She was confused. She asked Ben for help. + +"Ben, can you help me pack my books? I want to bring them all, but they don't fit in my bag." + +Ben came to her room and looked at her bookcase. He saw many books of different sizes and colors. He was also confused. + +"Anna, you have too many books. You can't bring them all. You have to pick some. How about you bring your favorite ones?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She loved all her books, but some were more special than others. She picked the ones that made her laugh, or learn, or dream. She put them in her bag. She still had some space left. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. Can I also bring this one?" She showed him a big book with many pictures of animals. + +Ben smiled. He liked that book too. He nodded. + +"Sure, Anna. That is a nice book. I think grandma will like it too. She likes animals. Maybe she can read it to us." + +Anna was happy. She put the book in her bag and zipped it. She and Ben had packed their bags. They were ready to go. They hugged each other and ran downstairs to meet their mom and dad. They were excited to see their grandma. +Sara liked to play with her mom's pretty vase. It was blue and shiny and had flowers on it. She would put it on the table and pretend it was a castle for her dolls. But she knew she had to be careful, because mom said the vase was very old and could break. + +One day, Sara was playing with the vase and her dolls when she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw her brother Tom running into the room. He was holding a ball and he looked angry. + +"Give me back my ball!" he shouted at Sara. "You took it from my room!" + +"I did not!" Sara said. "It was on the floor and I wanted to play with it!" + +Tom did not listen. He ran towards Sara and tried to grab the ball from her hands. Sara held on tight and pulled back. They both tugged and pushed and yelled. + +Then, something bad happened. The ball slipped out of their hands and flew across the room. It hit the vase and knocked it off the table. The vase fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. It was gone. It vanished. + +Sara and Tom stopped fighting and stared at the broken vase. They felt very scared and sad. They knew mom would be very mad. + +They heard mom coming up the stairs. They looked at each other and did not know what to say. They wished they had not fought over the ball. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished the vase was still pretty and whole. +Lily was a big girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many dolls, cars, blocks and books. But she did not like to share them with anyone. She was ignorant and selfish. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. He wanted to play with Lily's toys, but she said no. She said they were all hers and he could not touch them. Ben was sad and bored. He looked around and saw a fork on the table. He thought it was shiny and interesting. He picked it up and pretended it was a rocket. + +Lily saw Ben playing with the fork and got angry. She ran to him and snatched the fork from his hand. She said it was her fork and he could not play with it. Ben tried to get it back, but Lily was stronger. She pushed him away and ran to her room. + +She locked the door and looked at the fork. She thought it was a silly toy and not worth playing with. She threw it on the floor and went to her bed. She lay down and closed her eyes. + +But something strange happened. The fork started to glow and make a noise. It was a magic fork that could shrink or grow things. It was angry at Lily for being ignorant and selfish. It pointed at her and said a magic word. Lily felt a tickle and then a squeeze. She opened her eyes and saw that she was shrinking. She became smaller and smaller until she was the size of a mouse. + +She was scared and confused. She tried to call for help, but no one heard her. She saw the fork on the floor, now bigger than her. It looked at her and said, "Now you know how it feels to be small and powerless. Maybe you will learn to share and be kind." Then it flew away. + +Lily was alone and trapped in her room. She wished she had been nicer to Ben and her other friends. She realized that being ignorant and selfish was not fun. She hoped that someone would find her and help her grow back. She learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars. They made zoom sounds as they raced them on the floor. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. + +"Let's see who is faster!" Lily said. "Ready, set, go!" + +They pushed their cars as hard as they could. Lily's car zoomed ahead of Max's car. Max tried to catch up, but his car was slower. + +"Ha ha, I win!" Lily said. "My car is the best!" + +Max was sad. He wanted to win too. He looked at his car and saw that one of its wheels was loose. + +"Can you help me, Lily?" Max asked. "My car has a problem." + +Lily looked at Max's car. She saw the loose wheel. She knew how to fix it. But she was stubborn. She wanted to keep winning. + +"No, I can't help you," Lily said. "You have to fix it yourself. I'm going to play with my car." + +She turned away from Max and zoomed her car again. Max felt hurt. He tried to fix his car, but he couldn't. He wished Lily would help him. + +Then, something bad happened. Lily's car hit a book on the floor and flipped over. It landed on its back and stopped moving. Lily was shocked. She tried to turn her car over, but it was stuck. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "My car is broken!" + +Max heard Lily's cry. He looked at her car. He saw that it was upside down. He knew how to turn it over. But he was angry. He wanted to make Lily feel sorry. + +"No, I can't help you," Max said. "You have to fix it yourself. I'm going to play with my car." + +He turned away from Lily and zoomed his car again. Lily felt scared. She tried to turn her car over, but she couldn't. She wished Max would help her. + +They both sat on the floor, playing with their cars alone. They were not happy. They missed each other. They realized that they were wrong. They were both stubborn. They should have helped each other. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They said sorry to each other. They decided to help each other. Max fixed Lily's car and Lily fixed Max's car. They thanked each other. They played with their cars together. They made zoom sounds and had fun. They were happy. They learned that helping each other is better than being stubborn. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play soccer on the pitch. They have a big ball and two goals. They kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, a dog comes to the pitch. The dog is big and brown. He sees the ball and runs to it. He grabs the ball with his mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouts. He and Lily chase the dog. + +The dog is fast and crazy. He jumps and barks and runs in circles. He does not want to give the ball back. + +"Please, dog, give us our ball!" Lily says. She tries to be nice to the dog. + +The dog stops and looks at Lily. He wags his tail and drops the ball. He licks Lily's face. + +"Good dog!" Lily says. She pets the dog. + +Tom picks up the ball. He is happy to have it back. + +"Let's play soccer again!" he says. + +The dog wants to play too. He follows Tom and Lily to the goal. + +They play soccer together. They have fun. The dog is not crazy anymore. He is their friend. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree. The tree is tall and gray. It has no leaves. + +"Look at the tree, Jen. It is so big. How did it grow?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know, Tim. Maybe it grew from a seed. Maybe it grew for a long time. Maybe it grew when we were not here." Jen says. + +They go closer to the tree. They touch the bark. It is rough and hard. They see a hole in the trunk. It is dark and deep. + +"Can we go inside the hole, Jen? Maybe we can find something." Tim says. + +"I don't know, Tim. It looks scary. Maybe there is a bug or a snake or a spider. Maybe they will bite us." Jen says. + +They are curious and brave. They hold hands and go inside the hole. They see nothing but dirt and roots. They hear nothing but their own breath. + +They are disappointed and bored. They go out of the hole. They see the sun and the sky. They see the grass and the flowers. They see the other kids and the swings. + +They smile and run. They forget the tree. They play and have fun. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a big red ball. They kick the ball to each other. They laugh and run. + +One day, a chubby boy comes to the park. He sees the ball. He wants the ball. He runs to the ball and grabs it. He does not ask Sara and Ben. He does not share. + +Sara and Ben are angry. They want their ball back. They run to the chubby boy. They say, "Give us our ball! It is ours! You are mean!" + +The chubby boy does not listen. He holds the ball tight. He makes a knot with his arms. He says, "No! It is mine! You are silly!" + +Sara and Ben are sad. They do not know what to do. They scream for help. They scream loud. They hope someone will hear them. + +A lady hears them. She is in the park. She sees the twins and the chubby boy. She walks to them. She says, "What is going on? Why are you screaming?" + +Sara and Ben tell her the story. They show her the ball. They say, "He took our ball! He does not give it back! He is not nice!" + +The lady looks at the chubby boy. She says, "Is that true? Did you take their ball? Why did you do that?" + +The chubby boy looks down. He feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry. I wanted the ball. I did not have a ball. I did not have a friend." + +The lady says, "That is no reason to take their ball. That is not how you make friends. You have to ask and share. You have to be kind and polite. Do you understand?" + +The chubby boy nods. He says, "I understand. I'm sorry. Can I give the ball back? Can I play with you?" + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They think for a moment. They say, "Okay. You can give the ball back. You can play with us. But you have to be nice. And you have to say your name." + +The chubby boy smiles. He says, "Thank you. My name is Max. What are your names?" + +Sara and Ben say their names. They take the ball. They kick the ball to Max. They play together. They laugh and run. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play dress up. They have many costumes in a big box. Today, they want to be animals. + +Lily picks a lion costume. It has a yellow fur and a long tail. She puts it on and roars. "I am a lion, hear me roar!" she says. + +Ben picks a turtle costume. It has a green shell and a soft head. He puts it on and crawls. "I am a turtle, I am slow and safe!" he says. + +They play in the garden. Lily chases Ben and pretends to bite him. Ben hides in his shell and laughs. They have fun. + +But then, Lily steps on a rose. It has a sharp thorn. It hurts her paw. She cries. "Ow, ow, ow! The rose is sharp, it hurt me!" + +Ben hears her cry. He runs to her. He is not slow now. He is fast and brave. He sees the blood on her paw. He takes off his shell and wraps it around her paw. "Don't cry, Lily. The shell will help. It is not sharp, it is soft and warm!" he says. + +Lily stops crying. She smiles. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are a good turtle!" she says. + +They hug. They are happy. They are animals and friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. Today, they want to spend time in the sand. They bring their buckets and shovels. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a big hill!" Ben says. He fills his bucket with sand and dumps it on the ground. He does it again and again. + +"That's a nice hill, Ben. But I can make a better one!" Lily says. She fills her bucket with sand and dumps it on the ground. She does it faster and faster. + +Soon, they have two big hills of sand. They are very proud of their work. They smile at each other. + +"Let's make a castle!" Ben says. He takes his shovel and starts to dig a door in his hill. + +"Good idea, Ben. I'll make a tower in mine!" Lily says. She takes her shovel and starts to pile up more sand on top of her hill. + +They work hard and have fun. They make a castle with a door and a tower. They are very cheerful. They pretend to be a king and a queen. + +"Welcome to our castle, Lily!" Ben says. He opens the door and invites her in. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a very kind king!" Lily says. She enters the castle and admires the tower. + +They play in the sand until it is time to go home. They hug each other and say goodbye. + +"See you tomorrow, Lily!" Ben says. + +"See you tomorrow, Ben!" Lily says. + +They wave and run to their moms. They are happy. They had a good day. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play together, but they also like to win. They are competitive. One day, they find a big red ball in the park. They both want to play with it. + +"Give me the ball!" Tom says. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia says. + +They pull and tug on the ball. They do not share. The ball pops out of their hands and rolls away. They run after it. + +A big dog sees the ball. He thinks it is a toy. He runs after it too. He is faster than Tom and Mia. He catches the ball in his mouth. He bites it hard. The ball makes a loud noise. It is broken. + +Tom and Mia stop running. They are sad. They look at the dog. The dog looks at them. He wags his tail. He wants to play. + +The dog drops the ball. He comes to Tom and Mia. He licks their faces. He rubs his fur on their skin. He is friendly. + +Tom and Mia smile. They pet the dog. They forget about the ball. They make a new friend. They are happy. They learn to share. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build tall stacks of different colors and shapes. Sometimes they made houses, sometimes towers, sometimes bridges. + +"Look at my stack, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very high and strong. Can you make one like this?" + +Lily looked at Ben's stack. It was high and strong, but it was also boring. She wanted to make something more fun and pretty. She had an idea. + +"I can make a better stack, Ben!" Lily said. "Watch me!" + +She took some blocks and started to twist them together. She twisted a red block and a blue block, then a yellow block and a green block, then a purple block and an orange block. She made a twisty stack of rainbow blocks. It was very fun and pretty. + +"Wow, Lily, your stack is very fun and pretty!" Ben said. "But is it high and strong too?" + +He reached out his hand to touch Lily's stack. But as soon as he touched it, the twisty blocks fell apart. They made a loud noise and a big mess. + +"Oh no, Ben, you broke my stack!" Lily said. "Now I have to start again!" + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to break your stack!" Ben said. "But it was not very high and strong. Maybe we can make a new stack together. A stack that is high and strong and fun and pretty!" + +Lily thought for a moment. She was still sad that her stack was broken, but she also liked Ben's idea. She smiled and nodded. + +"OK, Ben, let's make a new stack together!" Lily said. "But you have to help me twist the blocks. It is more fun that way!" + +They picked up the blocks and started to twist them together. They made a new stack that was high and strong and fun and pretty. They were very happy and proud of their stack. They played with it until it was time for lunch. They were very busy and had a lot of fun. +Lily liked to record songs with her toy microphone. She had many songs in her head that she made up. She sang about her family, her friends, her toys and her pets. She was very happy when she sang. + +One day, she decided to record a song for her grandma, who lived far away. She wanted to make her grandma smile. She put her microphone on the rug in her room and pressed the red button. Then she sang a song about how much she loved her grandma and how she missed her. + +When she finished, she pressed the red button again and listened to her song. She liked how it sounded. She thought her grandma would like it too. She asked her mom to help her send the song to her grandma. Her mom said yes and put the song on a CD. + +Lily wrote a note for her grandma and put it in the envelope with the CD. She drew a heart and a flower on the note. She gave the envelope to her mom and asked her to mail it. Her mom said okay and hugged her. + +A few days later, Lily got a phone call from her grandma. Her grandma said she loved the song and the note. She said it was the best gift ever. She said Lily was very talented and popular. She said she played the song for her friends and they all clapped and cheered. Lily felt very proud and happy. She thanked her grandma and said she loved her too. She said she would record more songs for her. She said goodbye and hung up. + +Lily ran to her room and picked up her microphone. She had a new song in her head. She sang it with a big smile. She was very happy. +Sara wanted to dress like a princess. She had a pink dress, a shiny crown and a long necklace. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She said to her mom, "Mom, can I go to town with you? I want to show everyone my princess dress." + +Her mom said, "No, Sara, you can't. It's too cold outside and your dress is too thin. You need to wear a coat and a hat and a scarf. And your crown and necklace are not real. They are just toys. You can play with them at home, but not in town." + +Sara was very angry and sad. She did not want to wear a coat and a hat and a scarf. She did not want to take off her crown and necklace. She wanted to be a princess in town. She said, "No, mom, I won't. I will go to town by myself. You are mean and you don't love me." + +She ran out of the house and slammed the door. She did not listen to her mom who called her back. She walked to town in her princess dress. She felt very brave and proud. + +But when she got to town, she was not happy. The people in town did not look at her like a princess. They looked at her like a silly girl. They laughed at her and pointed at her. They said, "Look at that girl, she thinks she is a princess. She is wearing a toy crown and a toy necklace. She is not dressed for the weather. She must be very cold and stupid." + +Sara felt very hurt and ashamed. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had worn a coat and a hat and a scarf. She wished she had left her crown and necklace at home. She wished she had not gone to town by herself. She realized she was not a princess. She was just a girl who made a big mistake. + +She started to cry and ran back to her house. She hoped her mom would forgive her and hug her. She hoped she could be a good girl and a successful girl. She hoped she could learn from her mistake and be happy again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They saw a purple candle on the table. It looked pretty and shiny. + +"Let's pick the candle and play with it," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. They picked the candle and ran to the sofa. + +They tried to light the candle with a match. They wanted to see the flame and the smoke. + +But they did not know how to use the match. They burned their fingers and dropped the match on the sofa. + +The sofa caught fire. It made a big noise and a lot of smoke. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They screamed and cried. + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran to the living room. They saw the fire and the smoke. They were angry and sad. + +They grabbed Lily and Tom and took them outside. They called the firemen to put out the fire. + +Lily and Tom were in trouble. They had to say sorry and go to bed. They learned a hard lesson. They should not play with candles and matches. They could get hurt and make a mess. +Tim liked to draw with his crayons. He had many colors and he made pictures of his family, his toys and his pets. Sometimes he made mistakes and he used an eraser to fix them. The eraser was pink and soft and it made the crayon go away. + +One day, Tim wanted to draw a big dragon. He used green and red and yellow and black crayons to make the dragon's body, wings, teeth and eyes. He was very proud of his dragon. It looked impressive and scary. He showed it to his mom and she said it was very good. + +But then, Tim saw that he had drawn the dragon's tail too long. It went outside the paper and onto the table. Tim did not like that. He wanted to erase the extra tail. He took his eraser and tried to rub it on the table. But the eraser did not work. The crayon did not go away. It only made a smudge. + +Tim struggled to erase the tail. He pushed harder and harder. He moved the eraser back and forth. He made a loud noise. He got angry and sad. He did not know what to do. + +His mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tim and his dragon and the table. She understood what happened. She hugged Tim and said it was okay. She said the table was not paper and the eraser could not erase it. She said they could clean the table with a cloth and some water. She said the dragon was still impressive and she loved it. She said Tim was a good artist and she was proud of him. + +Tim felt better. He smiled and said thank you. He helped his mom clean the table. He kept his dragon and hung it on the wall. He decided to draw more pictures, but only on paper. He learned to be careful with his crayons and his eraser. He had fun and he was happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to look at the mailbox. Sometimes, there were letters and cards inside. They wondered who sent them and what they said. + +One day, they saw a big box by the mailbox. It was brown and had tape on it. They ran to see what it was. They saw a label with their name and address on it. They were very excited. They tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy. + +"Who sent us this box?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a surprise!" Lily said. + +They dragged the box to the porch. They wanted to open it and see what was inside. But they needed scissors or a knife to cut the tape. They looked around, but they could not find any. + +"Let's ask Mommy. She can help us," Tom said. + +They ran inside the house. They found Mommy in the kitchen. She was making lunch. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look! We have a big box by the mailbox. Can you help us open it?" Lily said. + +Mommy smiled. She was happy to see them. She followed them to the porch. She saw the box. She recognized the sender's name. It was from Grandma and Grandpa. + +"Wow, this is a big box. Grandma and Grandpa sent you something. Do you want to see what it is?" Mommy said. + +"Yes, yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mommy got a knife from the kitchen. She carefully cut the tape. She opened the box. She saw a lot of things inside. There were clothes, books, toys, and snacks. She took them out one by one. She showed them to Tom and Lily. + +"Look, Grandma and Grandpa sent you some new clothes. They are very nice and warm. And some books. They have pictures and stories. And some toys. They are fun and colorful. And some snacks. They are yummy and healthy. They love you very much. They want you to be happy and learn and grow," Mommy said. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked Mommy. They hugged the clothes, books, toys, and snacks. They tried them on, read them, played with them, and ate them. They had a lot of fun. + +They also felt something else in the box. It was soft and furry. They pulled it out. It was a teddy bear. It was big and brown. It had a red bow around its neck. It had a tag that said: "To Tom and Lily, from Grandma and Grandpa. We miss you and hope to see you soon. We send you this teddy bear to keep you company and give you hugs. We love you very much." + +Tom and Lily were very surprised. They loved the teddy bear. They hugged it and kissed it. They named it Brownie. They shared it and took turns holding it. + +They were very happy. They had gained a lot of things from the box. They had gained new clothes, books, toys, and snacks. They had gained a teddy bear. They had gained love from Grandma and Grandpa. + +They also felt something else. They felt uncomfortable. They had eaten too many snacks. They had a tummy ache. + +They ran to Mommy. They told her what happened. Mommy gave them some water and a hug. She told them to rest and be careful. She told them to enjoy their gifts, but not to eat too much. + +They nodded. They felt better. They went to their room. They took Brownie with them. They lay down on their bed. They cuddled with Brownie. They felt warm and cozy. + +They smiled. They were very happy. They had gained a lot of things. They had gained a lot of love. They had gained a lot of happiness. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big can of fuel in the garage. They think it is water for their cars and trucks. + +"Look, Sam, we can fill our cars and trucks with this water!" Tim says. + +"OK, Tim, let's do it!" Sam says. + +They open the can and pour some fuel into their cars and trucks. Then they start to play with them on the floor. They make vroom-vroom noises and pretend to drive fast. + +But soon, they start to feel dizzy. The fuel smells bad and makes their eyes and noses hurt. They cough and sneeze and feel sick. + +"Tim, I don't feel good. This water is not good for us!" Sam says. + +"Me too, Sam. I feel very dizzy. Let's go outside and get some fresh air!" Tim says. + +They try to stand up and walk to the door. But they are too dizzy and fall down. They lie on the floor and can't move. The fuel is still spilling from the can and makes a big puddle. + +Dad comes home and sees the mess. He smells the fuel and sees his sons on the floor. He is very scared and angry. He calls for help and tries to wake them up. But it is too late. Tim and Sam are gone. They played with fuel and it killed them. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. Tim has a red car and Sam has a yellow car. They race their cars on the road. Tim wants to win. He speeds his car very fast. Sam tries to catch up. He speeds his car too. + +But the road is not safe. There are big trucks and buses. They make loud noises. They are bigger than the cars. Tim and Sam do not see them. They only see their cars. They do not hear their mom and dad. They only hear their cars. + +Then, a big truck comes. It is very close to Tim's car. Tim does not stop. He thinks he can pass. But he is wrong. The truck hits his car. Tim's car breaks. Tim cries. He is hurt. Sam stops his car. He sees Tim. He is scared. He runs to Tim. He says sorry. He helps Tim. + +Mom and dad come. They are angry and sad. They take Tim to the doctor. They say to Sam: "You and Tim were bad. You did not listen. You did not look. You did not care. You made a difficult problem. You could have been hurt more. You need to be careful. You need to be smart. You need to be kind. Speeding is not good. Racing is not fun. Playing is not worth it. Do you understand?" + +Sam nods. He feels bad. He says to mom and dad: "I understand. I am sorry. I was bad. I did not listen. I did not look. I did not care. I made a difficult problem. I could have been hurt more. I need to be careful. I need to be smart. I need to be kind. Speeding is not good. Racing is not fun. Playing is not worth it. I will not do it again. I will be good. I will be a good friend to Tim. I hope he is okay." + +Mom and dad hug Sam. They say: "We are glad you understand. We are sorry you are scared. We love you. We hope you learn. We hope you grow. We hope you are happy. We hope Tim is okay too. He is your friend. Friends are important. Friends are precious. Friends are yellow. Yellow is bright. Yellow is warm. Yellow is happy. Be a yellow friend to Tim. And to others. And to yourself." + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big red tomato on a plant. It looks tasty. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom knows," Ben says. + +They run to the house and find Mom in the kitchen. They show her the tomato. + +"Wow, that's a nice tomato. Where did you find it?" Mom asks. + +"In the garden. Can we eat it?" Lily and Ben say together. + +Mom smiles. "Yes, you can. But first, we need to wash it and cut it. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They follow Mom to the sink. She washes the tomato and gives them a knife and a cutting board. She shows them how to cut the tomato into slices. + +"Be careful with the knife. It's sharp," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are careful. They cut the tomato into slices. They put them on a plate. + +"Now, you can eat it. Do you want some salt or cheese?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They like the tomato plain. They each take a slice and bite it. + +"Mmm, it's juicy and sweet. It's tasty," Lily says. + +"It's the best tomato ever. Thank you, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them. "You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like it. You can have more if you want." + +Lily and Ben smile. They eat more tomato. They are happy. They love the garden and Mom. +Sara and Ben like to design things. They use paper, crayons, scissors and glue. They make pictures, cards, masks and hats. They have fun with their designs. + +One day, they go to the field with their mom. The field has grass, flowers, trees and a pond. Sara and Ben see some ducks in the pond. They want to feed them. Mom gives them some bread. + +Sara and Ben break the bread into small pieces. They throw them to the ducks. The ducks come closer and eat the bread. They quack and swim. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. + +But then, a big goose comes. The goose is greedy. It wants all the bread. It chases the ducks away. It snaps at Sara and Ben. It tries to take their bread. + +"Go away, goose!" Sara says. "You are mean and rude. You can't have our bread. It is for the ducks." + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the goose says. "I am hungry and big. I can have your bread. It is tasty and mine." + +Sara and Ben are scared and angry. They run to their mom. Mom sees the goose. She picks up a stick. She waves it at the goose. + +"Shoo, shoo, shoo!" mom says. "You are a bad goose. You can't bully the ducks and the kids. You have to share the bread. It is enough for everyone." + +The goose sees the stick. It is afraid and sorry. It stops snapping and chasing. It goes back to the pond. It quacks softly and sadly. + +Sara and Ben go back to the pond. They see the ducks. The ducks are happy and friendly. They come closer and eat the bread. They quack and swim. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. + +They make friends with the ducks. They give them some of their designs. They make hats and masks for them. The ducks wear them and look funny. Sara and Ben take pictures of them. + +They have fun with the ducks and their designs. They thank mom for the bread and the stick. They say goodbye to the ducks and the goose. They go home with their mom. They are happy and proud. +Sam and Max like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor and make noises like engines. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is red and shiny and has four doors. They want to play with it, but it is locked. They look for the key, but they cannot find it. They are sad. + +"Maybe we can unlock it with something else," Sam says. He has an idea. He runs to the kitchen and gets a spoon. He tries to put the spoon in the lock, but it does not fit. He tries to twist it, but it does not move. He scratches the paint with the spoon. He makes a rough mark on the door. He is sorry. + +"That is not a good idea," Max says. He has another idea. He goes to the toolbox and gets a hammer. He thinks he can break the lock with the hammer. He swings the hammer at the door, but he misses. He hits the window with the hammer. He makes a loud noise and a big crack. He is scared. + +"That is a very bad idea," Sam says. They hear footsteps. They see their dad coming. He is angry. He sees the spoon, the hammer, the mark, and the crack. He does not look happy. + +"What are you doing?" he asks. "You are not supposed to play with the car. You could hurt yourselves or the car. You need to be careful and respectful." + +Sam and Max are ashamed. They say they are sorry. They wanted to play with the car, but they did not know how to unlock it. They did not mean to damage it. + +Their dad sighs. He hugs them and says he loves them. He says he will teach them how to unlock the car when they are older and more responsible. He says they can play with their own cars for now. He gives them the key to the car. He says it is a special key that only works for the engine. He says they can pretend to start the car with the key, but they cannot drive it. + +Sam and Max are happy. They thank their dad and run to the car. They put the key in the engine and turn it. They hear a sound like vroom, vroom. They smile and make noises like engines. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lila saw a big tire. It was lying on the grass. She wanted to roll it. She said to Ben, "Look, a tire! Let's roll it!" + +Ben nodded. He liked tires. They ran to the tire and pushed it. The tire rolled fast. It made a loud noise. Lila and Ben laughed. + +They rolled the tire to the other side of the park. They saw a lemonade stand. It was run by a girl and a boy. They had a sign that said, "Lemonade, 5 cents." + +Lila and Ben were thirsty. They stopped the tire and went to the stand. They each gave the girl and the boy a nickel. They took a cup of lemonade. + +They drank the lemonade. But it was very sour. They made a face. They said, "Yuck! This lemonade is sour!" + +The girl and the boy smiled. They said, "That's because we used sour lemons. We like sour lemonade. Do you want more?" + +Lila and Ben shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. We don't like sour lemonade. We like sweet lemonade." + +They gave back the cups. They ran back to the tire. They rolled it again. They forgot about the sour lemonade. They had fun with the tire. +Sam likes to catch fish with his dad. They go to the lake and sit on a big boat. Sam has a rod and a hook. His dad has a net and a bucket. + +One day, Sam sees a shiny fish in the water. It is silver and fast. Sam wants to catch it. He throws his hook in the water and waits. The fish swims near the hook and bites it. Sam feels a tug and pulls his rod. The fish jumps out of the water and tries to get away. + +Sam's dad helps him catch the fish. He uses the net to scoop it up and puts it in the bucket. The fish is tight in the net and flaps its tail. Sam is happy and proud. He caught a silver fish! + +Sam and his dad take the fish home and show it to mom. Mom says it is a beautiful fish and gives Sam a hug. She cooks the fish for dinner and they all eat it. It is yummy and soft. Sam likes to catch fish with his dad. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and fun. + +One night, after dinner, they asked their mom if they could go out and play some more. Their mom said yes, but only for a little while, because it was getting dark and they had to go to bed soon. She told them to put on their jackets and hats, because it was cold outside. + +Tom and Lily ran outside with Spot and jumped on the swing. They pushed each other higher and higher, laughing and shouting. They did not notice that the sky was turning black and the stars were coming out. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom said, pointing at the sky. "I see a big moon and lots of shiny dots. What are they?" + +"They are stars, Tom," Lily said. "They are very far away, but they make light for us at night. They are pretty, aren't they?" + +"Yes, they are," Tom said. "But why are they so far away? Why can't we touch them?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not know the answer, but she tried to make one up. + +"Maybe they are shy, Tom," she said. "Maybe they are afraid of us, because we are so loud and big. Maybe they like to be alone and quiet." + +Tom nodded. He felt sorry for the stars. He wondered if they had any friends or toys or dogs. + +"Maybe we can be their friends, Lily," he said. "Maybe we can talk to them and make them happy. Maybe we can share our swing and our slide and our sandbox with them." + +Lily smiled. She liked Tom's idea. She thought the stars would like it too. + +"Okay, Tom, let's do that," she said. "Let's say hello to the stars and tell them our names and ask them theirs. Maybe they will answer us and play with us." + +Tom and Lily looked up at the sky and waved their hands. They shouted their names and asked the stars theirs. They waited for a reply, but they heard nothing. They only heard the wind and the crickets and Spot's bark. + +They did not realize that the stars could not hear them or talk to them. They did not realize that the stars were not shy or lonely or poor. They did not realize that the stars were just balls of fire that burned very hot and very bright. + +They only realized that they were having fun and that they loved each other and that they loved the night. +Mira and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Mira was a raven and Tom was a lion. They ran and jumped and made noises. + +"Look at me, I'm a raven!" Mira said. She flapped her arms and hopped on a bench. "I can fly and sing and find shiny things!" + +"Roar, I'm a lion!" Tom said. He crawled on the grass and shook his head. "I can run and hunt and be the king of the jungle!" + +They had fun playing together. They saw other children and animals in the park. They said hello to them and joined their games. + +One day, they saw a big sign in the park. It said: "Animal Show. Come and perform your best animal tricks. Win a prize!" + +Mira and Tom were excited. They wanted to perform in the show. They thought they could do the best animal tricks. They practiced their raven and lion moves. + +The day of the show came. Mira and Tom went to the park with their parents. They saw many children and animals dressed up and ready to perform. They saw dogs, cats, birds, monkeys, and more. + +Mira and Tom went on the stage. They did their raven and lion tricks. They flew and sang, ran and roared. The audience clapped and cheered. They liked their performance. + +The judge came and gave them a prize. It was a big shiny medal. It said: "Best Animal Duo. Mira and Tom. Lucky Raven and Lion." + +Mira and Tom were happy. They hugged each other and thanked the judge. They showed their medal to their parents and friends. They felt lucky and proud. They had fun performing in the show. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys that they shared. Sometimes they pretended that the toys were treasure and they were pirates. They hid the treasure under their bed or in the closet. + +One day, their mom said they had to separate their toys. She said they had too many and they had to give some away. Tom and Lily did not like this. They did not want to lose their treasure. They said, "No, mom, please! We love our toys!" + +Mom said, "I know, but you have to be kind and share with other kids who have less. You can keep some of your favorite toys, but you have to choose which ones. You can each have one box to fill with your toys. The rest will go to the charity shop." + +Tom and Lily were frightened. They did not know how to choose. They liked all their toys. They looked at the big box and felt sad. They did not want to separate their treasure. + +They decided to work together. They took out the toys one by one and talked about them. They remembered when they got them and how they played with them. They said, "This one is special because grandma gave it to us. This one is fun because it makes noise. This one is cute because it has a smile." + +They put the toys they wanted to keep in their boxes. They put the toys they wanted to give away in a bag. They realized that they had enough toys to make them happy. They also realized that they could make other kids happy by sharing their treasure. + +They hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom, for teaching us to be kind. We are ready to separate our toys. But we will always play together." Mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Tom and Lily. You are very good twins." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. But today they have a quarrel. They both want the same food. It is a big cookie with chocolate chips. + +Tom says, "I saw it first. It is mine." Sue says, "No, I want it. It is fair to share." They pull the cookie. It breaks in half. They are both sad and angry. + +They sit on the floor and cry. They do not talk to each other. They do not eat the cookie. It is terrible. + +Then Mom comes. She sees the quarrel. She says, "What is wrong, Tom and Sue? Why are you crying?" They tell her about the cookie. She says, "I have an idea. Why don't you say sorry to each other and make up? Then you can have some milk and a new cookie each. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Sue think about it. They do not like to quarrel. They like to be friends. They say sorry to each other and hug. They smile and say, "Thank you, Mom." They drink the milk and eat the new cookies. They are happy. They say, "The new cookies are better than the old one. It was too hard and dry. It was terrible." They laugh and play together. They do not quarrel anymore. +Lily and Tom were twins who loved to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin growing on a vine. Lily wanted to pick it and make a pie, but Tom wanted to carve it and make a lantern. + +"Let me have the pumpkin, Lily!" Tom said. "I want to make a scary face on it." + +"No, Tom, it's mine!" Lily said. "I want to make a yummy pie for us." + +They both pulled on the pumpkin, but it was too heavy and strong. They could not break it off the vine. + +"Please, Lily, let me have it!" Tom insisted. "I will make the best lantern ever. You can have the next pumpkin." + +"No, Tom, I saw it first!" Lily insisted. "I will make the best pie ever. You can have the next lantern." + +They kept pulling and pulling, but the pumpkin did not move. They did not notice the big black crow that was watching them from a tree. The crow was hungry and liked to eat pumpkins. He saw his chance and flew down to the vine. He pecked at the pumpkin with his sharp beak, making a big hole in it. He ate the seeds and the flesh, making a mess. + +Lily and Tom heard the noise and looked at the pumpkin. They saw the crow and the hole. They were very sad and angry. They had ruined the pumpkin and lost their chance to make a pie or a lantern. They cried and blamed each other. + +The crow was very happy and proud. He had found a tasty snack and scared the children. He cawed and flew away, looking for more pumpkins. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play with dolls. Yesterday, they went to the park with their moms and brought their dolls with them. They found a nice spot under a big tree and put their dolls on a blanket. + +Tim wanted to pretend that his doll was a doctor and Lily's doll was a patient. He said, "My doll will check your doll's ears and eyes and give her medicine." But Lily disagreed. She said, "No, my doll is a princess and your doll is a prince. They will go to a ball and dance and eat cake." + +They argued and argued. They did not want to share or take turns. They were both impatient and wanted to play their own way. Their moms tried to help them, but they did not listen. They pulled and tugged on their dolls until they ripped them. Tim's doll lost an arm and Lily's doll lost a dress. + +They both cried and cried. They were very sad and angry. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They said, "You are not my friend!" and ran away. Their moms picked up their dolls and followed them. They tried to comfort them and fix their dolls, but they could not. The dolls were broken and so was their friendship. They had a bad ending. +Sam and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a long nose. The dog is brown and white and has a funny tail. + +"Look, Sam, a dog!" Lily says. "Can we pet him?" + +"I don't know, Lily. He looks crazy," Sam says. "Maybe he will bite us." + +Lily is not afraid. She likes dogs. She runs to the dog and says, "Hello, doggy! You are so cute!" + +The dog does not like Lily. He growls and shows his teeth. He jumps on Lily and bites her nose. Lily screams and cries. Sam runs to help her, but the dog is too strong. + +"Help, help!" Sam and Lily shout. "The dog is crazy!" + +But no one hears them. The park is empty. The dog keeps biting Lily's nose. Blood comes out. Lily feels a lot of pain. She wishes she listened to Sam. She wishes she never saw the dog. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big brown dog. The dog is happy. He wags his tail and runs to them. + +"Hello, dog!" Sara says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barks and licks Sara's face. Ben laughs and pets the dog. The dog likes Ben too. + +"Let's play fetch!" Ben says. He finds a stick and throws it. The dog runs after the stick and brings it back. Sara and Ben clap. They are proud of the dog. + +They play fetch for a long time. The sun is going down. It is time to go home. + +"Bye, dog!" Sara says. "We had fun with you. Maybe we will see you again." + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He follows them to the gate. Sara and Ben wave to the dog. They walk home with their mom. + +"Who was that dog?" Mom asks. + +"We don't know," Sara says. "But he was a good dog. He played fetch with us. He was a big brown dog." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "I'm glad you made a new friend. Maybe he lives in the park. Maybe he has a home too. Maybe he will be there next time." + +Sara and Ben hope so. They like the big brown dog. They want to play with him again. +Anna liked to skip in the park. She liked to see the birds and the flowers and the trees. She had a red ball that she bounced and threw and caught. She was happy. + +One day, she saw a rat in the park. It was big and brown and had a long tail. It ran out of a hole and looked at Anna. Anna was scared. She did not like rats. She screamed and dropped her ball. + +The rat saw the ball and ran to it. It bit the ball and made a hole. The air came out of the ball and it became flat. The rat was happy. It liked to bite things. + +Anna was sad. She liked her ball. She wanted it back. She cried and ran to the rat. She said, "Give me my ball, you bad rat! You are not polite. You are mean." + +The rat did not listen. It did not care. It liked the ball. It said, "No, this is my ball now. You are not polite. You are loud." + +Anna and the rat argued. They did not share. They did not get along. They were angry. +Lila was a shy girl who liked to make things with thread. She had many colors of thread in her box and she used them to sew dolls, pillows and scarves. She was very good at sewing, but she did not like to show her things to other people. She was afraid they would laugh at her or take her things away. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought her box of thread. She found a quiet spot under a tree and started to sew a new doll. She was so busy that she did not notice a boy who came near her. The boy was curious and wanted to see what she was doing. He reached out his hand and grabbed a spool of thread from her box. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Lila cried. She was angry and scared. She pulled the thread back and hugged her box. "This is mine! Go away!" + +The boy was surprised and sorry. He did not mean to upset her. He just wanted to talk to her and play with her. He liked the colors of her thread and he thought she was making something cool. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't know. I just wanted to see your thread. It's very pretty. What are you making?" he asked. He smiled and tried to be friendly. + +Lila looked at him and saw that he was not mean. He had brown eyes and a red cap. He looked nice and he sounded nice. She felt a little less shy and a little more curious. + +"I'm making a doll. Her name is Ruby. She has red hair and a blue dress. Do you want to see?" she asked. She showed him her doll and he nodded. + +"That's very nice. You are very good at sewing. Can I help you?" he asked. + +Lila thought for a moment. She liked to sew by herself, but she also liked to have a friend. She decided to share her thread and her doll with him. + +"Okay, you can help me. Here, take this needle and this thread. You can sew her shoes. They are yellow. Be careful, don't poke yourself." she said. + +The boy took the needle and the thread and started to sew. He was not very good at sewing, but he tried his best. He made some mistakes, but he did not give up. He was happy to play with Lila and her thread. + +They sewed and talked and laughed under the tree. They became friends and they had fun. They forgot about their shyness and their fears. They only cared about their thread and their doll. They were happy. +Mia and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to smell the flowers and touch the leaves. They see a big pot with green plants. They are herbs. Mia and Ben want to know what they are. + +They go to the pot and look at the herbs. They see mint, rosemary, basil and thyme. They pick some leaves and smell them. They like the mint best. It is fresh and sweet. + +"Let's make tea with the mint," Mia says. "We can boil some water and put the leaves in." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need to shake the leaves first. To make them clean and dry." + +They take the mint leaves and shake them hard. They have fun shaking the leaves. They laugh and giggle. They shake so hard that some leaves fall on the ground. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is watching them from the window. + +"What are you doing, my darlings?" she asks. + +"We are making tea, Mom," Mia says. "With the mint from the pot." + +"That's very nice," Mom says. "But you know, you don't have to shake the leaves so much. Just rinse them with some water. And be careful not to waste the herbs. They are precious and good for you." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. "We didn't know. We just wanted to have fun." + +Mom smiles and comes out. She hugs Mia and Ben and takes them to the kitchen. She helps them make the tea with the mint. They drink the tea together. It is warm and tasty. They feel happy and peaceful. They thank Mom for the tea and the herbs. They love Mom and the garden. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they see a big toy car in the shop window. It is red and shiny. They want the toy car. + +"Can we have the toy car?" Anna asks her mom. + +"Sorry, honey, we don't have enough money for the toy car. It is very expensive." Mom says. + +"Can we try to get money?" Ben asks his dad. + +"Well, you can try, but how?" Dad says. + +Anna and Ben think hard. They have an idea. They go to their rooms and find some old toys and books. They put them in a box and go outside. They make a sign that says "Toys and books for sale. One dollar each." + +They sit on the sidewalk and wait for people to come. Some people stop and look at their box. Some people buy their toys and books. Anna and Ben are happy. They count their money. + +"We have ten dollars!" Anna says. + +"Maybe that is enough for the toy car!" Ben says. + +They run to the shop with their money. They ask the shopkeeper for the toy car. + +"Sorry, kids, the toy car is not available anymore. Someone else bought it this morning." The shopkeeper says. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They look at their money. They don't want it anymore. + +"What can we do with our money?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe we can buy something else. Something that we both like." Ben says. + +They look around the shop. They see a big box of crayons. It has many colors. They like to draw and color. + +"Can we have the box of crayons?" Anna asks the shopkeeper. + +"Sure, kids, the box of crayons is five dollars." The shopkeeper says. + +Anna and Ben give him their money. They take the box of crayons. They are happy again. + +"Let's go home and draw and color!" Ben says. + +"OK, let's go!" Anna says. + +They hold hands and walk home. They try to make beautiful pictures with their crayons. They share their crayons and their pictures. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked at the rain outside. They wanted to play, but they could not go out. + +"Mom, can we do something fun?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, how about we make some cookies?" Mom said. "We have some dough in the fridge. You can decorate them with sprinkles and chocolate chips." + +"Yay, cookies!" Ben said. He liked cookies. He liked chocolate chips more. + +Mom took out the dough and gave them some cookie cutters. Anna and Ben rolled the dough and cut out shapes. They made stars, hearts, circles, and squares. + +"Can I have some more dough?" Ben asked. He wanted to make a big cookie. + +"Sorry, Ben, we only have enough for these ones," Mom said. "But you can decorate them however you want." + +Anna and Ben took some sprinkles and chocolate chips and put them on the cookies. They made patterns and faces and letters. They had fun. + +"These are the best cookies ever!" Anna said. + +"They look yummy!" Ben said. + +Mom put the cookies in the oven and set the timer. Anna and Ben waited for the cookies to bake. They smelled good. + +"Can we eat them now?" Ben asked. + +"Not yet, Ben, they are still hot," Mom said. "We have to wait for them to cool down." + +Anna and Ben waited for the cookies to cool down. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. They had made something fun. They could not wait to eat their cookies. +Ben and Lily were playing in the tent in the backyard. It was dark outside, but they had a flashlight. They liked to act like they were explorers in a jungle. + +"Look, Ben, I see something shiny over there!" Lily said, pointing the flashlight at a bush. + +"Let's go check it out!" Ben said, crawling out of the tent. He took the flashlight from Lily and led the way. + +They reached the bush and saw a small metal box. It had a lock and a handle. Ben tried to open it, but it was stuck. + +"Maybe it has treasure inside!" Lily said, excited. + +"Or maybe it has something scary!" Ben said, nervous. + +They heard a noise behind them. It sounded like a growl. They turned around and saw a big shadow. It had two eyes that glowed in the dark. It was an unknown animal. + +"Run!" Ben shouted, dropping the flashlight. He grabbed Lily's hand and ran back to the tent. + +They zipped up the tent and hugged each other. They were scared and out of breath. + +"What was that?" Lily asked, trembling. + +"I don't know, but I hope it goes away!" Ben said, praying. + +They heard the animal sniffing around the tent. It scratched the fabric with its claws. It tried to push its way in. + +Ben and Lily screamed. They wished their mom and dad were here. They wished they never found the box. They wished they never acted like explorers. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But then, one of Ben's cars broke. The wheel came off and rolled away. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. "My car is broken! I can't play anymore!" + +Anna felt sorry for Ben. She wanted to help him. She looked around and saw a stick and some tape. She had an idea. + +"Ben, don't be sad. I can repair your car. Give it to me, please." + +Anna took the broken car and the stick. She taped the stick to the car where the wheel was. She made sure it was fit and strong. + +"Here you go, Ben. Your car is fixed. Now it has a special wheel. It can go faster and jump higher. Try it!" + +Ben took the car and looked at it. He saw the stick wheel and smiled. He thanked Anna and gave her a hug. + +"Wow, Anna, you are so clever! This is a great surprise. Thank you for repairing my car. You are the best friend ever!" + +Anna and Ben continued to play with their toy cars. They had more fun than before. They were happy. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play in the park. They pretend to be animals and run and jump and roar. Tim likes to be a lion, because lions are powerful and strong. Mia likes to be a giraffe, because giraffes are tall and graceful. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He is wearing a green shirt and has curly hair. He looks shy and lonely. Tim and Mia want to be nice and invite him to play with them. + +"Hi, I am Tim and this is Mia. What is your name?" Tim asks. + +"I am Sam," the boy says. + +"Do you want to play with us? We are animals. I am a lion and Mia is a giraffe. You can be any animal you want," Mia says. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes animals, but he does not know which one to be. + +"Can I be a lion too?" he asks. + +"Sure, you can be a lion. Lions are cool. But I am the leader, because I am the biggest and the loudest," Tim says. + +"OK, I will follow you," Sam says. + +Tim, Mia and Sam start to play. They run and jump and roar like lions. They chase each other and hide behind the trees and the swings. They have a lot of fun. + +Tim is happy to have a new friend. He likes to lead the other lions and show them how to play. Mia is happy too. She likes to be a giraffe and watch over the lions. Sam is happy as well. He likes to be a lion and follow Tim. He feels powerful and strong. + +They play until the sun goes down and their moms call them. They say goodbye and promise to play again tomorrow. They are the best animal friends in the park. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and draw with their crayons. One day, they found a big bottle of ink in the closet. It was black and shiny. + +"Let's make a secret map with the ink," Ben said. "We can hide it under the rug and only we can see it." + +"Okay," Mia said. "That sounds fun. But we have to be careful. Ink can make a big mess." + +They took some paper and a brush and dipped it in the ink. They drew a map of their room and the yard. They marked where their toys and snacks were. They also wrote their names and drew a heart. + +"This is our map," Ben said. "We are loyal friends. We share everything." + +"Yes, we are," Mia said. "No one else can have our map. It is a secret." + +They hid the map under the rug and cleaned the brush. They put the ink back in the closet. They were very happy. + +But then, Mom came home. She saw the ink on their hands and faces. She saw the ink on the rug and the paper. + +"What is this?" Mom asked. "Did you play with the ink?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were scared. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They decided to tell the truth. They showed Mom their map. They told her it was a secret. They told her they were loyal friends. + +Mom smiled. She was not angry. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are loyal friends. But ink is not for playing. It can stain and ruin things. Next time, use crayons or markers. They are safer and easier to clean." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said they were sorry. They helped Mom clean the ink. They learned their lesson. + +They still kept their map. They put it in a special box. They looked at it sometimes and remembered their fun adventure. They were loyal friends. They shared everything. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make towers and houses and cars. Lily had a red triangle block. She wanted to put it on top of her tower. But Ben wanted the triangle too. He said, "Give me the triangle. It is mine." + +Lily said, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You have many other blocks. Let me have the triangle." + +Ben did not listen. He tried to grab the triangle from Lily. Lily held it tight. They pulled and pulled. The triangle seemed very strong. But then it broke. It snapped in two. Lily and Ben both fell back. They looked at the broken triangle. They felt sad and sorry. + +They heard a voice. It was Mom. She came into the room. She saw the broken triangle. She asked, "What happened here? Who broke the triangle?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to tell. They were afraid of Mom. They were afraid of getting in trouble. They were curious what Mom would do. + +Mom saw their faces. She knew they were both guilty. She said, "I am disappointed in you. You should not fight over toys. You should share and take turns. You should be kind and gentle. You should say sorry to each other. And you should help me fix the triangle." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt ashamed. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They helped Mom glue the triangle back together. They learned their lesson. They decided to play nicely with the blocks. They had fun and were happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy boats in the pond. They have a big boat and a small boat. Tom has the big boat and Sam has the small boat. + +"Look, Sam, my boat is mighty. It can go fast and make big waves," Tom says. He holds his boat and pushes it hard in the water. + +"Your boat is not mighty, Tom. It is loud and rude. It makes the other boats go away," Sam says. He holds his boat and makes it sail gently in the water. + +Tom does not listen to Sam. He makes his boat go faster and faster. He wants to catch Sam's boat and splash it. He thinks it is fun. + +But then, Tom's boat hits a row of ducks. The ducks are angry. They quack and flap their wings. They peck at Tom's boat and make it sink. + +"Help, Sam, help! My boat is gone! The ducks are mean!" Tom cries. + +Sam feels sorry for Tom. He holds his boat and goes to Tom. He gives Tom his boat and says, "Here, Tom, you can have my boat. It is small, but it is nice. It does not make the ducks mad." + +Tom takes Sam's boat and says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I am sorry I was mean to you and your boat. Can we share the boats and play together?" + +Sam smiles and nods. He says, "Yes, Tom, we can. We can have fun and be kind to the ducks and the other boats." + +Tom and Sam hug and hold their boats. They play together in the pond. They are happy. The ducks are happy too. They swim and quack in a row. +Sara and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and books, but they like to make new things with a big box. They cut holes and draw on the box with crayons. They pretend the box is a car, a house, a rocket, or anything they want. + +"Look, Sara, I made a steering wheel!" Ben says, showing her a paper plate with a twisty straw. He sticks the straw through a hole in the box and twists it to make a sound. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Sara says, clapping her hands. She has a hat made of a paper bag and a scarf. She puts them on and says, "I'm the driver, and you're the passenger. Let's go on a trip!" + +They sit inside the box and make noises with their mouths. They imagine they are driving to the park, the zoo, the beach, or anywhere they want. They have fun with their box car. + +But soon, their mom comes to their room. She sees the box, the paper, the crayons, and the mess. She is not happy. + +"Sara and Ben, what are you doing?" she asks, frowning. "Your room is very untidy. You need to clean up now." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They are sad. They don't want to stop playing with their box car. They like their box car. + +"Please, mom, can we keep the box?" Sara asks, with a big smile. "We made it ourselves. It's our favorite toy." + +Mom looks at them. She sees their happy faces and their creative minds. She thinks for a moment. She smiles too. + +"Okay, you can keep the box," she says, "but only if you promise to tidy up the rest of your room. And you have to share the box with each other. Deal?" + +Sara and Ben nod and hug their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom, we love you!" + +They quickly pick up their paper, their crayons, and their other toys. They put them in their drawers and shelves. They make their room tidy. Then they go back to their box car. They take turns driving and being the passenger. They have more fun with their box car. +Tim and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big freezer in the corner. It was white and cold. + +"Let's open it and see what's inside," Tim said. He was clever and curious. + +"Okay," Lily said. She was not so clever, but she wanted to support her brother. + +They pulled the freezer door and saw many things. There were ice creams, pizzas, vegetables and meat. They looked yummy. + +"Wow, let's try some," Tim said. He took an ice cream and gave one to Lily. + +They ate the ice creams and felt happy. They did not hear their mom coming. + +"Tim, Lily, what are you doing?" their mom shouted. She was angry and scared. She saw the freezer door open and the food melting. + +"We were just playing, mom," Tim said. He tried to hide the ice cream behind his back. + +"Playing? You were wasting food and making a mess. And you could have frozen yourselves. That's very dangerous and naughty. You are in big trouble, young ones," their mom said. She took them by the hand and dragged them to their room. + +She locked the door and said, "You will stay here until you learn your lesson. No more playing, no more ice cream, no more fun. You will only have bread and water for dinner." + +Tim and Lily cried. They felt sorry and sad. They wished they had not opened the freezer. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big rope hanging from a tree. Lily wanted to swing on the rope. She said to Max, "Look, a rope! Let's swing on it!" + +Max was scared of the rope. He said to Lily, "No, the rope is too high. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Lily did not listen to Max. She said, "I'm not scared. I'm brave. Watch me!" She ran to the rope and grabbed it. She swung back and forth in the air. She felt happy and free. + +Max watched Lily from the ground. He admired her courage. He wished he could be like her. He said to himself, "Maybe I can try too. Maybe it's fun." + +He walked to the rope and reached for it. But he was too short. He could not grab it. He jumped and jumped, but he missed. He felt sad and frustrated. + +Lily saw Max struggling. She stopped swinging and said to him, "Do you want to swing with me? I can help you. We can share the rope." + +Max looked at Lily. He felt shy and uncomfortable. He said to her, "Thank you, but no. I don't like the rope. It's too high and scary. I prefer to play with something else." + +Lily felt sorry for Max. She said to him, "Okay, then. Maybe we can play with something else later. But I like the rope. It's fun and exciting. I want to swing some more." + +She swung on the rope again. She smiled and laughed. Max watched her from the ground. He felt lonely and bored. He wished he could join her. He wished he could be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny who lived in the woods. One day, the little bunny was hopping around and accidentally fell into a deep hole. The bunny was scared and began to cry. + +Suddenly, a bluebird flew by and saw the bunny in the hole. Quickly, the bluebird flew down to try and save the bunny. The bluebird grabbed a stick and used it to help the bunny climb out. + +When the bunny was safe, it thanked the bluebird for saving it. The little bunny hugged the bluebird and the bluebird flew away. The bunny was so happy and hopped off into the woods. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl who loved to explore. One day, she found a box made of cardboard. She was so excited! The box was big and she wanted to see what was inside. + +The girl slowly opened the box and she was so surprised to see there was a big tub full of water. At first she didn't know what it was but then she realised that it was a big bath tub. She had seen them before in her house. + +The girl was so happy that she wanted to jump right in. She took off her clothes and slowly stepped into the tub. The water felt so good and she was giggling with joy as she was soaking in it. + +When she was finished she got out of the tub feeling so happy. She put her clothes back on and quickly closed up the box. Now she could come back to the tub and soak again whenever she wanted! +Once upon a time there was an octopus who liked to play in the water. He splashed around in the ocean and had a lot of fun. One day, he wanted to try something different, so he looked around the ocean looking for something special. He eventually found a heavy rock and picked it up. + +It was so heavy that it was hard for him to carry it. But the octopus decided to take the rock underwater with him and see what would happen. He swam deep down and touched the rock with his tentacle. Suddenly, the rock started to move and water began to splash all around him. + +The octopus was so excited and began to dance through the splashing water. With every move, he enjoyed the cool water more and more. The octopus was leaping and twirling all around in the water. He was having the best time ever! + +The octopus was so happy and he didn't want to stop. Eventually, he had to though, and he put the heavy rock back where he found it. Then he swam away with a smile on his face, looking forward to the next time he could splash around in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went on a big adventure. He was wearing a new blue blouse and he was feeling brave. But when he walked down the street he heard a cry. He stopped to listen, and he realized it was a sad sound. He followed the cry and found a sad little kitty all alone. + +The little boy was so compassionate. He scooped up the kitty, and hugged it close. He talked softly to the kitty and it felt better. Then he found a comfy basket for the kitty to sleep in. + +The little boy and the kitty were now friends. They spent all day playing together and laughing. The little boy was so happy he shared his lunch with his new kitty friend. + +The little boy and the kitty were together until the sun went down. Then the little boy said goodbye and the kitty watched him walk away. But the little boy knew they would meet again one day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was called Tom. Tom loved unpacking his backpack every day. It was always filled with things he found on his way home from school. Today, he was thrilled when he opened the zipper of his backpack and saw a voice inside. He didn't know where it had come from, but he decided to take it out. + +Tom tried to talk to the voice. He said hello, but nothing came out. He was disappointed, but then he heard the voice talking back to him. It said, "Hi! If you want, I can be your new friend". Tom was so excited. + +The voice talked to Tom in a funny way. It laughed at all of his jokes, even when they weren't funny. Tom felt so special and became very fond of his new friend. But then one day Tom realized that the voice was being really stupid. It was laughing at everything, even things that weren't funny. + +Tom was so mad! He knew he had to get rid of the voice, so he quickly packed it back into his backpack and zipped it up. And that was the last time he ever unpacked the backpack again. He wasn't taking any chances on getting another dumb voice! +Once there was a little girl. She loved to play in the sunshine. One day she saw some kids join a line. She was curious and wanted to join too. She ran to join the line. It felt soft and fun! + +The kids in the line were singing and dancing. The little girl smiled and sang along. Everyone was smiling and feeling happy. + +The line went up and down the street. Then it stopped. The little girl was sad because she wanted to join longer. But soon it started again and she was excited! + +Finally, it was time to go home. The little girl hugged everybody goodbye. She then went back into her house and she couldn't stop smiling. She had a lot of fun joining the line! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to do fun things with her family, like going on holidays. On this particular holiday her family went to the beach. Sarah was excited to go, but was a bit scared of the water. + +Her mum gave her a pink bucket, it was cute and Sarah loved it. With the bucket, Sarah and her family went to the beach. On the way they saw lots of seagulls, so Sarah's mum fed them some bread. + +When they arrived at the beach Sarah's mum helped her to build sandcastles. Sarah even decorated them using pink shells. + +Later, when it was getting late, Sarah's mum fed her some dinner. It was a yummy dinner and Sarah ate it all. + +After dinner, Sarah and her family went back home very happy. Sarah had had a great day and can't wait to go on another holiday. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Jack and Jill. They did everything together. + +They went to school together and they liked to play. One of their favorite things to do was to joke around. Jack and Jill would laugh and tease each other all day long. It was always so much fun! + +Then one day, something incredible happened. Jack and Jill realized that they both had long-lasting love for each other. They were so happy and excited! + +From that day on, Jack and Jill were together forever. They would joke around, laugh, and love each other for a very long time. + +The end. +One day in nature, Molly saw something powerful in the sky. It was a big, shining sun. Molly smiled, and she ran and splashed in the river near. It was fun! Then Molly heard a loud splash, but it wasn’t her. It was a big, magical fish that jumped right out of the water! Molly was so excited!. Suddenly, Molly noticed the sun had started to hide behind the trees. It was time to go home. She ran back, feeling the powerful and happy feeling of being surrounded by nature. +Jill was walking in the wide forest when it started to rain. She felt wet and cold, so Jill started to look for a place where she could be safe from the rain. Suddenly, she saw a big cave in the distance. + +Without wasting a moment, Jill ran towards the cave and stepped inside. As she looked around, she noticed that the cave was full of animals. Jill was not scared. Instead, she sat down and watched the animals play. + +Jill's worried mom then returned from looking for her. She was happy to find Jill safe inside the cave. Together they returned home, while the animals were still running around and playing in the wide forest. +Fred was a very proud boy. He was proud because he could tie a chain. It was a big chain and he had to use two hands. So Fred got two ends of the chain and he tied them together. "I did it!" he shouted with joy. + +He showed everyone the chain he tied. His mom, dad, sisters and brothers were all very pleased. "Look, look!" Fred said. "I tied this chain! Aren't I so proud?" + +Everyone smiled and clapped for Fred. They cheered for him and gave him lots of hugs. His mom and dad hugged him the longest. They were so proud of Fred for tying the chain. + +From then on, Fred tied chains all the time. He would show everyone his new chains, and each time everyone clapped and cheered for him. Fred was always so proud when he showed them his new creations. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who was very stubborn. He wanted to climb the tallest tree in the park, but his mom said, "No, it's too dangerous". Jack wouldn't listen. He wanted to climb the tree more than anything. + +Mom said, "Let's make some popcorn instead." Jack sighed and followed his mom. She brought the pan outside and put it on the fire. While they waited for the popcorn to pop, Jack looked up at the tree. + +When the popcorn was ready, Jack asked his mom if he could climb the tree. She said, "No, it's too dangerous, remember?". Jack kept asking, but his mom just said, "No". + +So instead, Jack sat on the ground and ate the popcorn. With every bite, he looked up at the tree, but he didn't try to climb it. Jack was stubborn, but he listened to his mom. +Once there was a foolish toddler. He wanted to explore his home, so he decided to open the refrigerator. He knew he was not allowed to do that but he thought he could be sneaky. So he slowly opened the door and peeked inside. But as soon as he did, there was a big twist! His mom was standing right behind him, looking very angry. She yelled at him not to ever do something like this again and he ran away, embarrassed. He learned his lesson that day and never tried to open the refrigerator again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who wanted to play the flute. She was 3 years old, so she needed help to organize her toys so she could get the flute. She gathered all her toys and put them in the box. + +The little girl's mom smiled and handed her the flute. It was pale and shiny. The little girl smiled and could not believe it was hers. She held it close to her chest and hugged it. + +The little girl was so excited and started to organize her room. She put her toys in the boxes and her clothes in the drawers. She knew her room was ready for her to start playing the flute. + +The little girl grabbed her flute and started to play. She was so proud of herself for organizing her room. Everyone in the family was so amazed by the beautiful music she was making. Everyone was clapping and praising her for her hard work. + +The little girl smiled. This was the best day of her life! +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He wanted to find a place to stay for the winter. He started his search for a shelter. + +The bird looked everywhere but all the places were too big. He started to get very cold and worried. Then, he found a modest, warm place to stay. + +He flew inside and he was delighted! It was the perfect home for him. The bird was so happy and he was very grateful for this shelter. + +He sang and played for the rest of the winter. The modest shelter kept him warm and safe. + +The End. +Jill and Jack were out for a morning walk in the park. Both were shy and didn't talk much. As they were walking, Jill saw a luxury car. Her eyes sparkled, it was her dream car. She wanted to match it, so she started running. Jack, who was bit more shy, followed her slowly. + +Jack and Jill reached the car and touched the glossy body. It felt smooth just like a mirror. All the lights were turned off and the shiny surface seemed to have a new pattern. Jill was matching her steps with the rhythm of the car. As if they both were in sync. + +Jack and Jill then continued their journey. The luxury car shined brightly in the morning sun, reminding them of the extraordinary moment they both shared. +Once upon a time, there was a great sail. It had been sitting in the water for a very long time. Everyone wanted to take it out, but they were scared. So they prayed. + +They said, "Please help us take out the sail! We don't know what to do!" + +The prayer worked, because after a few days the wind started to blow. It blew the sail out of the water and up into the air. Everyone cheered and clapped. + +The sail rose very high in the sky. It sailed above the clouds, so everyone could see it below. It was a great sight! + +The people still thanked God for that day. They were so happy that their prayer had been answered. The sail continued to fly through the sky, and they all watched with amazement. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to play with a match. But it was very difficult for her. She tried and tried but she couldn't make it work. + +Suddenly, her mother came to help her. She showed the little girl how to light the match. It was hard for the little girl, but she finally did it! + +The little girl was so happy. She ran around the house holding the match. Her mother laughed. Then, the match started to burn down until eventually it had to end. + +The little girl said goodbye to the match and thanked her mother for her help. She was so proud of herself for making it work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Anna found herself in the kitchen, looking around at different things. She came across the stove and decided to get closer and take a look. Suddenly she heard a beeping noise coming from it. + +Anna started to panic. She didn't know what the noise was, or why it was coming from the stove. She tried to figure out how to make it stop, but she didn't understand what to do. + +Mommy came into the kitchen and saw Anna. She was embarrassed that Anna had got so close to the stove and tried to figure out why the noise was coming from it. + +Mommy eventually figured out the noise was coming from the timer, not the stove. She took Anna's hand and the two of them laughed with relief. Anna learned to never get too close to the stove again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very persistent. Every day, she tried to find a way out of her house. One day, she found an exit. She was so excited. She ran to her mom to tell her the news. + +Her mom was happy. She said, "I will give you something special if you manage to find your way out!" Lucy was very excited. + +So, Lucy tried everyday to find a way out of the house. She searched everywhere. After a few days, she finally found the exit. Lucy was so happy! She quickly ran to her mom to show her the way. + +Her mom was so proud. She looked at Lucy and said, "You did it! I'm so proud of you. Your persistence is amazing. As a reward, I'll give you some special treats!" + +Lucy was so happy. She went back to the exit every day, just in case something changed. Her mom was proud of her for being so persistent. +Once upon a time, there was a very sorry wagon. It was so sorry that it sat still and did nothing. One day, a group of friendly animals saw the wagon and wanted to help. They decided to unite and help the wagon. + +They all worked together to pull the wagon. They used sticks, straws and their own hands. After a lot of work, the wagon was able to move. It was so happy! + +The animals kept working together. They pulled the sorry wagon through the meadow and over the river. Until finally, the wagon was back home. The animals had united and helped the wagon. + +The animals were so happy. They said goodbye to the wagon and promised to come back soon. They all hugged and smiled. Then, the animals left. + +The wagon sat there very happily and thanked the animals. It was glad the animals had united to help it. The animals and wagon were very happy that they united to help one another. +Jeff looked at the wide sheet of paper on the table. He wanted to study it. He looked carefully at each line and colour. He picked up a purple crayon and started colouring. He made sure to be very careful and he made lines everywhere. He looked up and smiled. He was so proud of what he had done. + +He heard his mom calling him from the other room. She said it was time to study. Jeff grabbed the sheet and walked to the other room. He knew he had to focus and not be distracted by the colours he had been using. He took a deep breath and stared at the paper for a few minutes. + +He slowly started to read the letters on the paper. He didn't know what any of them meant, but he kept trying. He kept studying the sheet and slowly but surely, he started to understand the words. + +Finally, he got to the bottom of the sheet. He had studied the whole sheet! He was so proud of himself. He had worked so hard, and he had done it. He couldn't wait to show his mom what he had accomplished. +Sid the rabbit was walking in the woods one day. He saw his friend, Benny the bird, in the trees above. Benny had a big surprise for Sid. + +Benny hopped down to the ground and told Sid that he had found some rich food. It was a big pile of seeds! Sid was so happy. + +Suddenly, Sid sneezed. Benny laughed and asked Sid why he had sneezed. Sid said he had sneezed because he was so excited about the food! + +Benny said he was happy for Sid to have a rich food, and he wanted to share it with him. Sid and Benny ate the rich food together and were very happy. They laughed and joked about their adventure. They were such good friends. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. The rich man had lots of money and lots of things. One day he decided he needed a new waist. He was so happy he had so much money he could buy anything he wanted. So, he went to the store and picked out the perfect waist. He tried it on and it fit him perfectly. He was so proud of his new waist. He wanted everyone to see it and he showed it off all around town. The rich man was so happy with his new waist. He decided it was the best decision he ever made. The end. +Danny watched in amazement as the sport stars jumped and ran around. He blinked as they scored a goal. They were so fast and Danny wanted to do sport too, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +One day, Danny decided to try to do the sport all alone. He closed his eyes and jumped higher and higher. When he opened his eyes, all he could see was a disgusting green slime. It was all over his clothes and the ground around him. + +Danny was scared and started to cry. But then the slime began to blink and move. It was a monster! + +Danny was so brave, he grabbed the monster and ran. He was determined to get back to his mom as fast as he could. When he arrived home, his mom was so proud. She had seen the whole thing, just in time to help Danny capture the monster. + +From that day onwards, Danny was a big sports star. He was the brave monster battler! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wore a pretty dress and looked out the window. She wanted to peek outside, but her mummy said it was bedtime. + +The girl was sad and said, "Sorry mummy, I want to peek!" Her mummy said it was okay and smiled. + +So the girl got up and slowly sneak-peeked outside. She could see the stars twinkling in the night sky and smiled. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a noise and quickly hid behind her dress. She peeked around and saw it was only the wind. She sighed with relief and went back to bed. + +The girl was happy she could have her peek, and she put on her dress and snuggled into bed. She said good night to her mummy and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a bus. It was full of people going quickly. The driver was careless, and he wasn't paying attention. Suddenly the driver forgot to lock the door of the bus! Everyone thought it was funny and that the driver was silly. + +Suddenly, a puppy came running up. He wanted to come aboard the bus, so he jumped on. Everyone started to laugh, but the puppy was very excited. He started to jump around and bark loudly. + +The driver finally noticed the puppy and quickly locked the door. He had almost left the puppy behind. Everyone was happy that the puppy was safe and had made it on the bus. They all kept smiling and petting the puppy until they reached their destination. +Lily was out for a walk. She thought about the deep sky. She liked to look at the stars and the moon. She kept walking until she saw a pond. The pond was very deep and dark. She wanted to see what was inside. + +Lily thought about ways to look inside the pond. She thought about a duck, a stick and a raft. Then she got an idea. She took a deep breath and jumped into the pond. + +When Lily was in the pond, she thought about all of the fish she could see. She thought about how many there might be. She moved around and found a lily at the bottom. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Lily swam back up to the top and climbed out of the pond. When she looked at the lily in her hand, she thought about how beautiful it was. She smiled and thanked the pond for giving her the lily. +Once upon a time there were two rabbits. They both liked to race. One rabbit was fast and the other was slow. +The slow rabbit hated losing so he decided to come up with a plan. He said, "Let's race and whoever comes in first has to give the other one an order!" The fast rabbit thought this was a great idea. + +So they lined up and raced. The fast rabbit won and said, "You have to give me a hug!" The slow rabbit was a bit unhappy but he had to obey the order. + +The next day they tried the race again. This time the slow rabbit was determined to win. He was so bossy and told the fast rabbit, "If you don't let me win I won't be your friend anymore!" + +The fast rabbit was not happy and reluctantly let the slow rabbit win. The slow rabbit gave the fast rabbit an order to give him a kiss on the cheek. The fast rabbit was very embarrassed but had to do as he was told. + +From then on, the two rabbits promised themselves that they would never be so bossy again and would always be the best of friends. + +The end. +One day, a little girl found something very special in the garden. It was a beautiful, shiny crystal! She lay it in her pocket and ran off to show her friends. + +But when she opened her pocket to show them the crystal, it was gone! She started to cry and felt very sad. + +Suddenly, an ugly frog hopped out from under a rock. It had the crystal in its mouth! The girl was so happy and lay the crystal gently in her pocket. She thanked the frog and they became friends. + +The girl kept the crystal forever and it made her so happy. She was glad that the ugly frog had helped her find it. + +Together, they laughed and played in the garden till the sun went down. +A mother and her little three-year-old daughter were walking along the large shore together. The sun was shining and the waves were crashing against the white sand. + +The little girl wanted to use the sand to make something special. She started to scoop up big piles of sand and make a large big castle. + +The mother watched her daughter use the sand to make her castle. She saw how the little girl was making a large shore and smiled. She wanted to help her, so she used the shells that were close by to decorate the castle, making it even prettier. + +The little girl and her mother worked together to make the large shore even more beautiful. When they were done, the little girl smiled and hugged her mother, happy to have created something so special with her help. +Eddie was a chubby little boy. He lived on a farm with his mom and dad. He loved to explore the farm and help look after the animals. + +One day, Eddie's mom was cooking dinner. Eddie came into the kitchen and sniffed the air. He smiled - there was something good cooking! His mom handed him a spoon and told him to give the pot a stir. Eddie stirred and smelled the spicy pepper. He wrinkled his nose - he wasn't sure if he liked it! + +Later, Eddie was in the garden getting dirty. His dad came outside to check on him. Eddie showed his dad the mud pies he had made. His dad smiled and gave him a hug. Eddie smiled back and let out a big sigh. + +Eddie loved his family and his farm. It was the best place in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. Every day, mommy and daddy went for a walk and held hands. + +One day, mommy said she had a surprise. They went into a garden and it was full of pretty flowers. Daddy said the surprise was for mommy. + +Mommy smiled and thanked daddy. Then suddenly the sky got dark and it started to rain. Mommy and daddy held hands and ran back home, to prevent the rain from getting them wet. + +When they got inside, daddy showed mommy the surprise he had been hiding. It was a really nice ring! Mommy was so happy, and thanked daddy again. + +But then mommy tasted something strange and suddeny she looked really sad. She told daddy that the surprise was really bitter. + +Mommy and daddy laughed, but they both knew they had to be careful to prevent this kind of surprise happening again. That's why they always make sure to get the right kind of surprises. +Once upon a time there was a caterpillar. He wanted to find the healthiest spot in the garden to take a nap. He wiggled and crawled until he found the perfect spot. + +The caterpillar bowed down low and began to rest. He was so tired from his search, he soon fell asleep. While he was napping, a friendly butterfly flew over to say hello. The butterfly asked the caterpillar why he was bowing down. + +The caterpillar explained that he was looking for a healthy spot for a nap. He told the butterfly he was getting a little bit of sunshine and fresh air. The caterpillar said it was the best place to rest. + +The butterfly nodded in agreement and decided to join the caterpillar for a nap. They bowed down low and soon fell asleep together in the sunshine. The caterpillar and the butterfly enjoyed a healthy and happy nap in the garden. They both felt refreshed when they awoke! +Once there was a proud girl. She loved to sit in the sun and feel the warmth on her face. Every day, she would sit in her favorite spot in the garden. There, surrounded by butterflies and bees, she would watch them go about their day. + +One day, the girl noticed a caterpillar sitting near her. She smiled and stuck out her finger, but it crawled away. She was disappointed, but still proud. The girl didn't give up. Every day, she would come back and sit in the same spot. + +Finally, one day, the caterpillar returned. Again, the girl stuck her finger out and waited. This time, the caterpillar crawled onto her finger. The girl was so proud, she beamed and giggled with joy. + +From then on, the girl and the caterpillar were the best of friends. Every day, they would sit together in the garden, enjoying the sunshine and the butterflies. +Once there was an old man. He was very lazy and didn't like to do much. One day he had an idea. He would use his old toy truck to help him. + +The old man put the truck to use. He used it to carry his groceries and to pick up leaves in the yard. It made his work a lot easier. + +The old man was very happy with the truck. He used it every day and it made his work faster. With the truck he was able to get his work done faster, so he had more time to play. + +The old man was so glad he used his old truck. It helped him with his work and it made his days more fun. He was no longer so lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a popular ink. Everywhere it went, it made people happy. It was the most popular ink around because it was so wonderful. +One day, the ink decided to go on an adventure. It wanted to explore the world and find some new friends. +But it soon got very hot and the ink started to feel worried. Just then, a magic spell was cast and the ink froze in place! Everyone was amazed and thought it was so cool. +The ink was stuck until the next day when a little bird flew by and unfroze it. The ink was so excited to be free and set out to find new friends. +It visited lots of places and met lots of new friends. The ink was so happy to be able to explore the world and make lots of new friends! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Anna. One sunny day, Anna went for a walk with her brother and their Mom. They walked for a long time, until suddenly, Anna's brother disappeared. + +Anna and her Mom started to look for the brother, but they could not find him. After a while, they saw some police and told them what happened. + +The police asked some questions and looked around, but they couldn't find Anna's brother. When the police left, Anna was very nervous. Her Mom tried to reassure her but Anna still felt scared. + +Suddenly, after some time, Anna's brother returned. He said he had followed a cat but got lost. Anna and Mom were very happy and relieved. + +From that day on, Anna was more careful with her brother and never let him out of her sight! +Once upon a time, there was a very ordinary skull. The skull was old, and it was broken. +A little boy saw the skull and wanted to help. He decided he would try to repair it. He gathered some glue and some small pieces of cloth. + +The boy started to repair the skull very carefully. He put the pieces back together, and glued them until the skull was all one piece again. Then he wrapped the pieces in the cloth. + +Finally, the boy was done! The skull was no longer broken. It was ordinary and new. The boy was so happy with his work. He gave the skull a big hug before he put it back where he found it. +Jimmy was being very persistent. He wanted to discover something special. One day he decided to explore the woods. As he was walking, he heard a noise. He got closer and discovered a panda! He was so excited. He ran back to tell his family about his discovery. Everyone was amazed! From then on, Jimmy was happy about his discovery and kept going on adventures to see what else he could find. +One day, Timmy was outside with his mom. He saw a bubble on the ground. He bent down and picked it up and looked closely at its glimmering colors. + +It popped between his eyes, sending tiny sparkles everywhere. Timmy was sad. His mom said it was ok. "That bubble was very special. Let's bury it in the ground so that a new one can one day make it happy again". + +Timmy was so excited to do this. They grabbed a shovel and started to dig a small hole in the ground. They put the bubble carefully in the hole, and then they covered the hole up with dirt. + +"It's all buried now. It will be happy here", said Timmy. He was feeling so sorry for his burst bubble that he wanted to cry. His mom gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, Timmy. All things must come to an end. But now, who knows? Maybe a brand new bubble will take its place". + +Timmy smiled and agreed. He was excited to go back and see what could be there. He waved goodbye to his old bubble, and ran off with a smile on his face. +Jimmy woke up and saw that the sun was shining very brightly. He grabbed his sunglasses and put them on. They were a big help. Jimmy felt comfortable and happy. + +Suddenly, he heard something. It was loud and he didn't understand it. Jimmy was scared and started to panic. He ran away as fast as he could. He couldn't decide where to go, it was too much trouble. + +After a while, Jimmy stopped and took off his sunglasses. He was feeling very uncomfortable. He looked around but he couldn't see where he was. Everything was so strange and new. He started to panic again, but this time it was much worse. + +Jimmy looked up and saw a friendly face. She said she was a teacher, and she was here to help. She put her arm around Jimmy and said he was safe now. Jimmy felt much better, no more worry or panic, just comfort. He had his sunglasses ready for the next time. +Once there was a boy who wanted to test the grass. He went outside and looked at the grass. It was green and seemed unknown. He wanted to know what the grass felt like, so he decided to test it. He bent down and touched the grass with his fingers. It felt soft and green against his skin. He couldn't believe it! The grass felt so nice. He smiled and took a deep breath, feeling happy that he had found something so special. He ran around, looking at the grass, testing it and having lots of fun. When it was time to go, he gave the grass one last test with his hands and smiled. He had discovered a new, wonderful world in the grass. +There was a girl who was very excited. She wanted to decorate her room. The girl had lots of big boxes. She opened one box, and she found bright coloured paint. She was so excited! + +The girl picked up a brush and carefully poured some paint onto her walls. She painted flower shapes and stars. She also painted some stripes. When she was finished, the walls were bright and colourful. + +The girl was happy. She danced around the room and twirled in circles. She liked the way it looked. The room was decorated and the girl was excited. +Once upon a time, there was a famous paper. All the people in the village wanted it. So one day, they all rushed to get it. + +The little boy was very excited. He didn't know what the paper was, but he wanted it too. So he raced to the front of the group. + +The other people were not happy. They shouted and waved their hands. But the little boy kept running. + +Finally, he was the first one to the paper. He couldn't read it, but he was very proud of what he did. He looked around and smiled. + +The people in the village clapped and cheered for the little boy. Everyone wanted to give him a big hug. + +From then on, the little boy was known as the Boy Who Rushed After the Famous Paper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was a very curious girl, always looking to learn and explore new things. + +One day, she was playing outside when she looked up and saw a dark cloud in the sky. It looked like it was about to rain so she ran inside. Inside her house, she found a big bowl and some of her mom's mixing tools. + +She decided to mix together the ingredients that she found: some flour, water, and sugar. With a spoon, she stirred the ingredients until it was thick and sticky. She then added some food colouring to turn it purple. + +The little girl was so excited by her creation that she took it into her bedroom. There, she mixed some more ingredients: her toys, her books, and her chair. Together, it formed a big, purple brain. + +The little girl smiled brightly as she watched the dark clouds pass. With her brain, she was able to turn a gloomy day into a happy one! +One day, a small boy was walking in a field. The grass was green and the sun was shining. He walked and walked until he found a tall green stand. He looked up and saw that the stand was full of the sweetest apples he had ever seen. He was so excited! + +He asked his mom if he could pick some of the apples. She said yes, and the small boy started picking the delicious looking fruits. He placed them carefully into a bag and smiled with delight. + +The boy looked around, and he noticed another stand. He was curious about what was inside, so he walked over and opened the door. Inside the stand were all kinds of things - colorful balls, funny dolls, and exciting games. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +The small boy smiled and said to himself, "Today was the best day! I have found so many wonderful things in this field." +Robbie and his dad were playing together at the park. Robbie was so excited to slide down the slippery slide. He laughed and smiled as he slid down again and again. His dad was so proud. + +Afterwards, they went for a snack. Robbie's dad opened the big refrigerator, and he took out a big, tough apple. He cut it into slices, and Robbie and his dad ate it together. It was yummy! + +Robbie wanted more apple, so they went to the store and bought five more apples. They put them in the refrigerator so they would stay fresh. + +When they got home, they took out the apples and enjoyed a tasty snack. Robbie liked the tough texture of the apple. He liked to crunch them and make funny faces. + +They had a great day together, and laughed as they remembered the fun they had sliding down the slide. +Once upon a time there was a pocket. It was a bright pocket, with a yellow ribbon tied around it. One day, something very special happened. A little birdie came down from the sky and perched itself on the pocket. The birdie was so happy to see the pocket, it chirped and twittered with joy. + +The pocket was just as happy to see the birdie. It smiled and wiggled around. That's when the pocket noticed something shiny in the birdie's beak. It was a bright red star. + +The little birdie had brought the star all the way from the sky. The birdie knew the pocket had been feeling lonely so it wanted to bring a special gift. The pocket felt so special and thanked the birdie with a big hug. + +From then on, the pocket was always bright and happy. It never had to feel lonely ever again! The star was a sign of a special friendship between the pocket and the birdie, which would last forever. +Once there was a pumpkin that wanted to work. But it was difficult work. It tried and tried but the work was too hard. Then one day the pumpkin found a friend. It was a little brown mouse. The mouse said he would help the pumpkin with the work. The mouse was so small and quick, he could do the difficult task in no time. The pumpkin was so grateful and they became great friends. From then on, anything the pumpkin needed help with, the little brown mouse was always there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a wide park. There was a big tree in the center of the park, and every day lots of kids would come to play there. + +Today, some of them were wearing costumes. One girl came dressed as a princess, while another was wearing a big firefighter hat. They were so excited to play! + +They ran around the tree and made a game of tag. They laughed and chased each other around and around. Then after they were all tired, they decided to try hide and seek in the big park. + +The boy looked high and low, but he couldn't find the princess. He looked behind every bush and every tree. He even got down on all fours to look under the playground. + +Finally, he spotted her! She was curled up in an old tire, dressed in her wide, sparkly costume. He ran over and laughingly hugged her, and the whole park filled with their joy. + +The two of them, together with all the other kids, played in the park until the sun went down. Then, just before bedtime, they took off their costumes and packed them away until tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a nice lady. She was very generous and loved giving things to her friends. One day she wanted to give them something special. + +She took out a belt from her drawer. It was very shiny and sparkly. She decided to wrap it up with a bow and come to her friends' house. + +When she arrived at her friends' house, they were so happy. Her friends thanked her for being so generous and gave her lots of hugs. + +They opened up the present and were surprised to see the beautiful belt. The belt had many colors and was very special. Everyone laughed and smiled for the rest of the day. + +From then on, the generous lady was remembered for always giving the best presents. +Mama was in the living room, looking at the iron. It was broken. Mama said she was going to try and fix it. She grabbed the tools and started to work. + +Tommy watched her. He knew mama was very clever, and he wanted to help. He asked if he could help, but Mama said no. + +Then Mama had an idea. She grabbed a tiny tool from the box, and handed it to Tommy. She asked him to help her fix the iron. Tommy was so happy he could help. + +He carefully unscrewed the iron with the little tool. When he finished, the iron was fixed. It looked so lively! Mama was very proud of Tommy, and gave him a big hug. + +Mama then switched on the iron. It worked perfectly. She said they did a great job together. Tommy smiled, happy that he could help. +One sunny day, a nosy truck returned to the farm. It had been away for a few days and everyone was excited to see it. All the animals were running around, trying to get a closer look. Everything seemed brighter. + +The farmer jumped out of the truck. He brought back some goods from town. He had a big smile on his face and was singing a happy song, too. + +The farmer started to unload the truck. Out came tools and food for the animals. The animals were so excited and started eating right away. Everyone was happy and feeling good. + +Once the truck was all unloaded, the farmer gave one last wave to all the animals before he jumped back in. Then, the nosy truck started to drive away. It was headed back to the town again. + +The animals all waved goodbye and then went back to doing their activities. The sunny day was filled with lots of activity! +It was a nice day outside, and Mary and her friend were playing in the garden. Suddenly, it started to rain. Mary was very excited. She began to dance in the rain, twirling her hands and jumping around. + +Her friend was not so happy. She had a cold and was feeling very weak. Mary was very patient with her. She offered her friend her umbrella so that she could stay dry. She also gave her friend a sweet lollipop to help her feel better. + +The heavy rain continued on, but Mary and her friend still had a good time. They stayed outside and splashed around until the rain stopped. They stood under the umbrella, watched the clouds pass by, and enjoyed the sweet lollipop. It was a fun day, even though it had rained. +Mama and Papa were getting ready to go to the big game. Mama was preparing the car and Papa was getting the tickets. Then they put on their baseball hats and headed out. + +When they arrived, the stadium was buzzing with excited kids and families. Mama and Papa found their seats and watched as their team warmed up on the pitch. Mama smiled at Papa and they clapped along with the other fans. + +Soon, it was time for the game to start. The players lined up and the umpire yelled, "play ball!" But before they started, Papa went off to prepare something special. + +When Papa returned, he had a tray full of snacks! Everyone was so happy and Papa had made them all feel very welcome. + +Mama and Papa watched the game from their uncomfortable seats, but it was all worth it when their team won! Everyone celebrated and Papa raised the pitch in victory! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He had two legs and he loved to go on long walks. One day, he went for a walk in the park and he saw something special. He saw a big gate bulging open on its hinges. He was curious so he went closer to take a look. When he got near it, he could see it was a secret garden full of beautiful flowers and trees. He was so excited that he wanted to explore inside. + +He pushed the gate open and walked in. But when he was inside, he realised the gate had closed shut again. He had to find a way to open it. He tried pushing it with all his strength but it wouldn't budge. Then he saw a pair of old crutches leaning on the wall and he had an idea. He put one crutch at the top of the gate and one crutch at the bottom, and then he pushed down hard with his legs. The gate opened! + +He was so happy and he thanked the crutches for helping him. Then, he explored the secret garden until it was time to go home. Before he left, he closed the gate and thanked the crutches for another time. +Once upon a time, there was a dull room. It was a sad place, until one morning when the sun shone through the window. The sun was so happy, it shone brighter and brighter every day. + +The room started to feel very welcome. The walls began to look brighter, as if they were alive. The colors in the room began to pop and everyone was happy. + +Every day the sun shone even brighter into the room. Its bright and happy colors helped turn the room into an even better place. Everyone in the room smiled and the dull room was never the same again. + +The sun continued to shine every day and the room stayed happy and cheerful. Everyone in the room was filled with joy, for the sun had made it a wonderful place. +The sky was very dark, and Little Bobbie noticed that it was raining. It was a thin rain, but Little Bobbie was a little scared because it was a big storm. + +Lightning lit up the sky and the thunder boomed. Little Bobbie knew that this was a very big storm and started to cry. He was scared of the loud noise and the bad weather. + +His mommy saw that Little Bobbie was worried, so she put her arm around him and said, “It’s ok, Bobby. It’s just a big storm, but it won’t hurt you.†Little Bobbie was still scared, so his mommy told him a story about a brave knight who faced a big storm and kept his kingdom safe. + +Little Bobbie smiled and felt better. He knew that the storm was just a threat and that soon it would go away. Sure enough, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Little Bobbie cheered and the day came alive again! +Once upon a time there was a cold little heart. It was so cold that it was always sad and lonely. But one day, the little heart saw something special. It saw a glow in the sky! The little heart felt so warm and happy and it wanted to get closer to the glow. So it flew and flew until it was right in the middle of the glow. The little heart was glowing too! + +The glow started to move around, so the little heart followed. Everywhere it went, the little heart glowed even brighter and brighter! Then, it started to go back to where it started. But the little heart didn't want the glow to leave, so it followed and followed until it caught up with the glow. + +The glow and the little heart were together again! They glowed and glowed for ever and ever and ever and the little heart was never cold or lonely anymore. The end. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous girl called Grace. One day she wanted to learn something new. So she asked her mom to teach her something. + +Her mom thought it was a great idea. She taught Grace about having an opinion. She said it was important for Grace to use her own voice. + +Grace loved learning about having an opinion. She felt like she could be more adventurous with her ideas and her life. + +So with her mom’s help, Grace began to express her opinions in all sorts of new ways. She took more risks and went on more adventures. + +Her mom was very proud of her. She knew that by listening to her own voice, Grace was now even more adventurous than ever before. +The little girl was so excited. She loves to sort things! On the grass were lots of mushrooms. They were different sizes and colours. It was so fun to sort them. The little girl placed the red mushrooms in one pile, the brown mushrooms in another pile, and finally the smaller mushrooms in a third pile. She was so pleased with herself! She was so lively, hopping from one pile to the next. Soon, all the mushrooms were sorted and the little girl was satisfied. She decided to go for a walk and show everyone her finished work. She smiled as she trotted off, holding a big pile of mushrooms. +One day, Daisy went swimming in the pool. The water was bright and pink! Daisy was so excited to go swimming. She hopped in the pool and started to splash around. + +Daisy had a new toy, a fish that was very playful. She showed her fish to the other children in the pool. The little fish swam around, splashing and diving in the pink water. Daisy laughed and enjoyed swimming with her fish. + +Even when Daisy was tired, she didn't want to get out of the water. The fun and playful fish kept inviting her to more swimming fun. Soon, she started to feel tired. But the moment she got out, she wanted to go back in! +Mandy was a very organized girl. She always kept her toys in neat rows on her bedroom shelf. Every morning before heading off to preschool, she would ask if there was anything she should remember. + +Today, Mandy's mom told her she wanted her to reach her stomach. Mandy had no idea why, but she did as she was told. She pushed her arms straight out and paused. It felt funny, but soon she made it. + +Her mom then told her to get something out of her stomach. Mandy reached in and pulled out a shiny apple. She showed it to her mom who smiled. + +Mandy was glad she could reach her stomach. She thought it was a neat trick and wondered what else she could reach for. She was excited about all of the possibilities! +Once upon a time there was a shy lung. She never allowed anyone to be near her. She was so scared of the world, that she spent all her time living in a dark cave. + +One day a tiny little creature came to her cave. He was looking for a friend and he was so happy to find her. He asked if she wanted to come with him, but she was too shy to say yes. + +The little creatue didn't give up though. Every day he asked her nicely if she would like to come with him. Finally, after a few months, she allowed him to enter her cave. + +Slowly, over time, she began to trust him. After a year, she no longer needed to hide in the cave and she was finally able to come out and discover the world. Now she was able to enjoy all the wonders that life had to offer with her new friend by her side. +Molly was three years old and she loved exploring. One day, Molly went to the park with her dad. As they walked, she noticed something big and exciting in the distance. + +Molly and her dad went closer. It was an enormous port! There were huge boats with tall masts that towered over their heads. Plumes of white smoke rose from the engines. Molly gasped in amazement. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Molly was excited. She wanted to get a closer look, so her dad carried her on his shoulders. As they walked, Molly started to recognize different shapes. There were hoists, cranes and huge containers full of cargo. + +When Molly arrived at the port, she was fascinated. She explored for hours, discovering something new around every corner. She even met some port workers and got to say hello. + +By the time Molly and her dad were ready to go home, the sun had set and the port was shrouded in darkness. Though it was dark, Molly recognized the enormous port and would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little mule. One day, they decided they wanted to go sailing. They gathered the heaviest sail they could find and set off. + +At first the sail was too heavy for the mule, but they kept going. Soon the wind started blowing and the mule felt the sail catch the wind. Now they were sailing! + +The mule whooped with joy as they flew over the sea. The wind pushed them faster and faster and before long, the mule was having the best time of their life. + +They sailed for hours until the sun started to set. As the mule said goodbye to the sea and started their journey home, they were filled with a special kind of happiness. They had sailed and it was amazing! +Laura was so excited! She was going to pour some water onto her porch. She grabbed her bucket and ran out the door. The porch was rough and she could feel the rocks poking her feet as she ran. + +When she got to the porch, she started to pour the water. Water spilled everywhere. She laughed as it made big puddles. She even splashed some of it on her face. + +When she was done, she looked and saw she had poured all the way around the porch. She was so happy with her work and ran back to show her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a nice east. In that east, lived a friendly frog. Everyday, the frog would hop around and wave to all the other animals. He was so friendly. + +One day, the frog saw a bee buzzing around. "Hi, bee!" said the frog. The bee stopped and flew down to the frog. Then, the bee gave the frog a big kiss! + +The frog was so happy. He ran to tell all his friends about the big kiss. Everyone was so surprised that a bee and a frog could be so friendly. + +From then on, the frog and the bee stayed friends. They would kiss each other every time they saw each other. And they never let anyone forget how friendly they were. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who loved the beach and playing in the sand. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. She found a big shell and the girl was very happy. The shell was so pretty and shiny, she hugged it and kissed it. + +The girl was having a great time, when suddenly the sky got very gloomy. She was a bit scared, but her mom told her that it was just a passing storm and it wouldn't last long. The girl got scared and her parents hugged her. + +But then the girl closed her eyes, started dreaming and everything was good again. She imagined that the shell was a magical bubble, and she was inside, flying through the sky with beautiful colors all around her. She was so happy that the sadness she felt before was gone. + +The storm passed and the sun shone again. She hugged the shell tight and thanked it for the beautiful dream. The girl then ran and played with it in the sand, making wishes and playing until she felt sleepy. The girl was so happy and content with the day. +Once upon a time there was a silly little bear. The bear was looking for something to fit. Everywhere he looked he couldn't find anything that fit right. He was so sad. + +Then one day, he found a will. The will was the perfect size for him. He grabbed it and tried it on. To his surprise, it fit him perfectly! He was so happy. The little bear did a silly dance to celebrate. + +He wore the will every day from then on. Everywhere he went he was happy knowing that he had something that fit. The silly little bear was happy. +One day, a little girl was feeling bored. She wanted something new to do. So she asked her mom if they could buy something. + +Her mom said yes, and they went to the store. The girl was excited! She saw lots of things that looked fun. + +Then she saw it. It was a little cable. It looked like it would be fun. So her mom bought it for her. + +When they got home, the girl was so happy. She plugged in the cable and tried it out. + +It was great! She had so much fun. She and her mom had a great time playing with the little cable. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was very excited to visit his grandparents because they always had something special planned. His grandparents were elderly but they moved around like young people. + +They all went to the park and Tim and his grandparents had lots of fun! They played tag and Frisbee, and then they took a break to eat lunch. After lunch, Tim's grandparents said they had one more surprise for him! + +They went back to their house and Tim was excited to find out what the surprise was. His grandparents showed him the video they had made. It was a video of them visiting lots of different places. The video showed the beach and the mountains and Tim loved seeing it all! + +He went home after the visit feeling extremely happy. He was very excited to tell his parents all about his visit. +Once upon a time there were three friends, Ben, Sarah and Toby. They liked to go on adventures together, but one day when they were exploring they got lost. + +Toby was so scared that he started to cry. Sarah was sad too, but she knew they had to find the way out. Then she noticed a cave and said, "Maybe the way out is through the cave!" + +So all three of them ventured into the dark and scary cave. Ben found a disgusting smell and then saw a mean monster who was blocking their way. He was very angry and yelled, "You can't get out!" + +Sarah was not scared and told the monster, "We are sorry for coming in here, but we are lost and need to get home. Please forgive us!" The monster wearing a sad expression said, "I forgive you, now you can go." + +The three friends smiled and thanked the monster. Finally they were able to find their way out of the cave. They were so happy they were able to forgive each other and make it back home safely. +Once there was a kitty who was very frightened. She was scared to go outside. One day, she decided to take a chance and step outside. As soon as her feet touched the grass, she felt the texture of the grass beneath her paws. She began to stretch, feeling the outdoors around her. Suddenly, a loud noise sounded above her head! She became very frightened and quickly ran back inside. But she was brave and tried again the next day. This time, she was able to stretch and feel the texture of the grass without being scared. She loved the way it felt to open up her body and stretch in the outdoor air. From then on she stretched outside every day until she was finally no longer afraid. +Once upon a time, there was a nation of adorable people. They all lived in their own homes and were happy. + +One day, they decided to become friends! They started visiting each other and soon they were very close. + +They started spending lots of time together, playing and having fun. They shared happy moments and created memories. + +Little by little, they became a bigger nation and everyone was so excited. They shared hugs and smiles and spread happiness to everyone. + +Their nation became a beautiful and happy place. Everyone was very proud and they enjoyed being part of it. +There was a rat. He was very competitive. Everywhere he went, he wanted to do his best. One day, he decided to sell things. He sold apples, oranges and pears. He sold things that made people happy. He worked hard and he sold a lot. He was so competitive, he sold the most of anyone. + +Soon the rat was very successful. Everyone knew him. His friends were very proud of him. They were happy that he was good at selling things. + +But one day something surprising happened. The rat made so much money selling things, he decided to quit selling and travel the world. He had reached his goal of selling things and he wanted to do something different. + +The rat never stopped being competitive. But now he wanted to be competitive in something else. He always remembered his days of selling, but because he was competitive, he wanted to do something new. He became a competitive explorer. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family who had a map they used to decide where they wanted to go next on their travels. One day the mom said they were gonna join their friends in the park. The dad put the map away, and they all put on their shoes and jumped into the car. + +In the park, the family got to play with their friends. They ran around and laughed and explored the area. They played hide and seek and made big sand castles. The sun was shining and they had so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, the mom showed them the map again. She said that their next adventure would take them to a beach. Everyone was so excited to go there! + +The family spent the whole day at the beach. They investigated rocks, collected sea shells and paddled in the water. They were having so much fun that they forgot to look at the map! + +Before they knew it, it was time to head home. They packed up their things, took one last look at the beach and followed the map back to the car. They had an amazing day and couldn't wait for their next joined journey! +Jack had a furry dog with him when he went to the park. He was so excited to explore the park. He ran around and saw lots of things, including a big hairy bench. Jack thought that it looked like a funny and interesting spot to sit down and take a rest. + +Jack put his furry dog on the bench and then he decided to dare himself to see if he could sit on the bench too. He climbed up on the bench and then he got really brave and stood up on it. He was really proud of himself and his furry dog was happy too. + +Jack and his furry dog stayed on the bench, looking around the park and enjoying all of the birds singing. They had a lot of fun together, daring each other to do silly things on the hairy bench. Jack was so glad he thought to dare himself to sit on the bench. Who knows what other fun adventures he would have that day? +Cathy was feeling embarrassed. She was standing in line at the store and she didn't have a bag. She wanted to carry her items so she asked the man in front of her if she could use his. He agreed. + +Cathy thanked him and put her items in the bag. They walked out of the store together. He asked her if she wanted a drink and Cathy said yes. So they stopped at a nearby cafe and he bought her a drink. + +Cathy was very happy. She drank her drink and thanked the man. He smiled and said goodbye as he walked away. Cathy carried her bag and went home. She never forgot how the man had been so kind and helped her out. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to visit new places. One day she went on a visit to a very special place. It had a soft, furry texture. All the walls and floors were hairy! Everywhere the girl looked she saw something furry. She touched the walls and it was so soft and tickly, just like a giant furry blanket! + +The girl had so much fun exploring the furry room. She ran around with a big smile on her face and felt it with her hands. Everywhere she went, the texture was so soft and cozy. + +Then the girl heard a noise coming from the corner of the room. She looked over and saw a furry creature that had come to visit her! She was so excited and ran over to say hello. The furry creature blinked its eyes and smiled at her. The girl spent the rest of her visit playing with her new furry friend. + +When it was time to go, the girl said goodbye to the furry creature and thanked it for the visit. She felt warm and happy as she left the furry room. From that day forward, she always remembered the soft, furry texture of the walls and floors, and the fun she had on her visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went for a walk in the park. Her mommy had given her a warm coat to wear, to remind her to stay warm and dry. + +The girl wandered around the park and saw many different kinds of animals. She waved to the ducks and said hello to the rabbits and birds. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. Carefully, she peered inside and saw a big, unknown creature. + +At first, the creature was quite scared and hid away, but soon it came out and approached the little girl. Sadly, the little girl was too scared to pet the mysterious animal. She quickly ran away and back to her mom, holding onto her coat as a reminder of her exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a kind, patient boy named Joe. One day Joe wanted to have a special treat. He remembered there was a yummy dessert at his friend's house and decided to go and borrow it. + +Joe knocked on his friend's door, and his friend's mom answered. Joe asked her if he could borrow some of her dessert. The mom was very kind and patient. She smiled nicely and said, "Of course! Help yourself." + +Joe walked over to the kitchen and found the delicious dessert. He grabbed a big spoon and began to eat it. It tasted so good! + +Joe finished the dessert and thanked his friend's mom for letting him borrow it. Then, he waved goodbye and walked home with a happy smile on his face. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a special bucket. She loved to mail things in it. + +One day, Daisy was feeling sad. She wanted to send mail to make her feel better. So she filled her bucket with all sorts of things. She put a toy bear, some shiny rocks, and a pretty flower. + +She took the bucket to the post office. The clerk smiled and said “I can help you mail all of these things.†Daisy was delighted. She put the bear in an envelope and wrote a special message on it. Then, she put the rocks and the flower in another envelope and sealed it up. + +She waited patiently as the clerk mailed her special packages. When the clerk handed them back to her, she looked at the postmark and smiled. Then, she took the bucket and went home feeling calm. +John was a tough little boy. He loved being outside. When the sun shone in the sky, John went for long walks. He loved to see the trees, the birds and the flowers. + +One day, he went in the woods. He looked around and he noticed something exciting. It was a shiny rock. He picked it up and he couldn't believe how sparkly it was. + +John thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He was so happy and he wanted to take it home with him. + +As John walked along, he noticed something else. The air was fresh and clean. He realized that it was full of oxygen. He knew that without it, he wouldn't be able to live. + +John was so thankful and kept the rock as a reminder of the fresh air and the beauty of nature. He knew that nature was always tough and that it could always shine a bit of light into even the darkest of days. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She noticed an opera. She thought it looked very nice. It was so bright and shiny. She wanted to go inside. + +She asked her mom if they could go. Mom said yes and they went. + +When they got there, the girl was so excited! She saw all the bright lights and heard the music. She ran to her seat. + +When the opera started, the girl thought it was so fun! She watched and laughed and danced with all the other kids. + +When it was time to go, the girl remembered how much she had enjoyed the opera. She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about it. + +The end. +John and his dad went on a walk to the park. When they got there, they started to discuss all the animals they saw. Then, they noticed a mosquito buzzing around them. It was very persistent! Dad showed John how to use his hand to swat at the mosquito. The mosquito flew away and they continued to discuss the animals they saw. Dad and John had a great time together! +Gustav and his grandma were walking through the park. They saw a big box and Gustav asked, "What is in the box?" Grandma said, "Let's find out!" + +Gustav slowly opened the box and saw a hidden stamp. It had a mysterious answer. The answer was 'Yes'. Gustav couldn't wait to show grandma his find. + +Grandma smiled, took the stamp and put it in her pocket. She said, "This stamp is very special, that's why I need to keep it safe! I will only give it to someone who can answer a special question." + +Little Gustav looked around, thinking what the special question might be. Then he smiled and said, "What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?" Grandma's eyes widened and she said, "Yes, that is the question!" + +Grandma gave Gustav the special stamp and told him to keep it safe, use it when he needed it, and keep its answer hidden. Gustav happily agreed and hugged his grandma. Now he can find the answer to life, the universe and everything! +One day, there was an enormous tree. The tree was so big that it could touch the sky. +One day, two boys decided to climb the tree. They climbed and climbed until they reached the very top of the tree. From that spot, they could see everything. +Then, one boy came up with an idea - he said they should write a poem. So they took out pencils and paper and began to write. +When the poem was finished, the boys realized the tree had started to twist. The tree moved in the wind, ever so slightly. The boys laughed and watched until the tree stopped moving. +It had been an incredible day and they knew they'd never forget it. The poem they'd written was a reminder of their enormous adventure! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who loved to play with clay. Every day, the man would take out a lump of clay and keep it on his special table. He would spend many hours molding the clay and shaping it into different objects. Sometimes he formed it into a boat, and other times he made it into a grasshopper. + +One day, the elderly man was hard at work, playing with his clay, when a young child walked into the room. The child was only three years old and was mesmerized by the clay that the man was manipulating. The man welcomed the child and asked them if they would like to play with him. + +The little one nodded their head, and the man began to patiently teach them how to keep the clay between their fingers and how to make shapes. Together, they molded animals and things from the clay, and the elderly man played with the child for hours. + +When the day was ending, the young one had learned how to keep the clay, how to shape it, and how to make amazing things. The two were very proud of what they had made. + +The elderly man and the little one said goodbye, and the man promised to keep the memories of that special day in his mind forever. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl named Lucy. She was very gifted and enjoyed playing music. One day, Lucy's mom decided to teach her how to play the piano. + +She began slowly, pressing each note carefully and carefully singing the melody she had learned. She was so excited she couldn't help but laugh! Her mom was so proud of her. + +Together they practiced each day. Lucy's mom taught her how to read music, and Lucy taught her mom how to sing with her playing. They both laughed and sang, enjoying their special moments together. + +At first, it took Lucy some time to get the notes right, but soon enough she was making beautiful music. Her mom was just so happy, she kept telling her friends how gifted her daughter was. + +Before long, Lucy was playing music like a professional. Every time she played, people stopped and listened in amazement. Lucy had learned so much and she loved teaching people how to create music. + +Lucy was so proud that her mom had taught her the gift of music. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to study big things and small things. She wanted to be very famous one day. + +Every morning, Sarah would get dressed and put on her warm coat. Then she would go outside and study the flowers, the trees, and the bugs. + +One day, Sarah found a big, shiny rock. She studied it for hours, studying its color and shape. Then she put it in her coat pocket and took it home. + +Soon, Sarah became very famous for her knowledge of rocks. People from all around brought rocks for her to study. Everyone was impressed with her sharp mind. + +Sarah kept on studying and exploring. She was always learning new things and making new discoveries. + +And she never forgot her cozy coat! +Once upon a time there was a giant. He was so big and tall that he towered above the clouds. Every day, the giant would stop and pick up some children who were playing and slide them around on his back. The children were having so much fun! + +One day, a little boy wanted to try to slide on the giant too. He was very careful as he climbed up, but the giant was so tall that it was still very scary. The giant felt the small boy's bravery and he smiled in admiration. + +When the giant started to slide, it was like flying. The little boy was holding on tight, but he was having the time of his life. They were sliding along the clouds and it was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, the little boy was very sad to leave the giant. But he was glad he was careful up there. Someday he hoped to be brave enough to slide on the giant's back again. He said goodbye to his giant friend and went home, dreaming of the next time they would meet. +Once there was a cat who was very competitive. Every day she would compete with the other cats in the neighborhood. One day, she decided to go on a special journey and her friends were very excited! She began to pack her bags. The cat was very proud of all the things she had collected. She packed her favorite toy, some treats, and a special blanket. Finally, she was ready to go. + +The cat's friends were so impressed they all gathered around and cheered her on as she headed off on her journey. They waved goodbye as the cat stepped out and she waved back, excited for what was to come. + +The cat traveled for many days and accomplished many things. By the end of her adventures she had become a much more competitive cat. She was ready to go home and she packed up her things quicker than ever before. + +She returned to her friends with a big smile and so much to tell them. She was happy to be home and ready for more competitive adventures! +Once there was a bad veil. It was old and dingy, and very dirty. One day a little boy came and he marked it with his crayon. The little boy was so excited; he had never seen such a beautiful veil before. + +The little boy asked his mom, "What is this veil?" His mom said, "This is a beautiful veil, my son. It is for all the special occasions we might have." + +The little boy was so proud that he had marked this special veil. He looked in the mirror and smiled at how nice it looked. He knew it was his special veil now. + +Then the little boy asked, "Can we use this veil on a day that isn't special too?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can use this veil whenever we want!" + +The little boy was very happy. He wrapped himself in the veil and said, "This is my special veil! I am never taking it off!" +Once upon a time there was a barber. His name was Mr Smith. He was a regular barber. Everyday he used his scissors to cut people's hair. + +The barber had a regular customer. Her name was Sally. Every week she would come to Mr Smith's hair salon to get her hair cut. Whenever she used his services, she felt very happy. + +One day, Mr Smith was not feeling very well. He had a bad cold. Because of this, he was unable to use his scissors. He felt very sad because he could not go to work. + +Fortunately, Sally was very kind. She didn't want her barber to miss out on his regular customers. So, she offered to help him. She picked up the scissors and used them to give haircuts to Mr Smith's customers. + +Mr Smith was very surprised, but also very grateful. He knew that he had a great friend in Sally. He thanked her for helping him. And from then on, whenever Sally visited him, he made sure to give her a really big hug! +The little girl was feeling sleepy. She had been playing in the garden all day and was ready for a nap. She carefully moved around the garden, searching for the perfect spot to lay down and take a nap. + +Some roots stuck out of the ground and the little girl thought that would be a good place to lay her head. She pulled the roots apart gently and made a bed for herself. She plopped down into the bed of roots and curled up in a sleepy ball. + +The little girl was so tired that she soon fell asleep. She dreamed that she was moving through the garden, flying and playing around like a butterfly. She was happy and content, but eventually her dream faded and she woke up. + +It was still early but the little girl was wide awake. She carefully moved out of her bed of roots and continued to explore the garden. She didn't want to leave just yet, the magical place was just too interesting! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Every year Jack's daddy would bring him a special surprise. This year was no different! + +One day, Jack's daddy brought him a little puppy. It was the cutest and most adorable puppy Jack had ever seen! He hugged it tight and named it Cookie. + +That year, Jack and Cookie became the best of friends. They played together, shared secrets and cuddled every night. They had so much fun, it felt like the year just flew by. + +The following year, Daddy promised to bring Jack and Cookie something new. Though Jack was sad, he knew there would be more fun times to come. + +The end! +Once upon a time there were two twins named Mia and Max. Mia suggested to Max that they put on lotion. Max thought this was a good idea and so Mia got the lotion and handed it to her brother. + +Max said, "Thank you!" and Mia smiled. She thought it was polite to say thank you when someone gives you something. + +Max opened the lotion and started to rub it on his skin. He said it felt so nice and cool. After he finished, he handed the lotion back to Mia and said, "Here you go, I'm done with it." + +Mia thanked him for being so polite and put the lotion away. They hugged each other and said goodbye. That was the end of their skin-care adventure! +Once there was a young snail who had big dreams. He wondered what the world was like outside of his garden. He decided he would take a trip and see it for himself. + +He slowly began to slip away from his garden, careful not to be seen by anyone. He came to a giant hill and he knew he couldn't climb it. He kept looking for a way to get over it. + +Suddenly, he spotted a young caterpillar. It was a happy creature who quickly noticed the snail. The caterpillar waved hello and offered the snail help. The snail asked the caterpillar to carry him over the hill. The caterpillar agreed and soon the snail was on the other side. + +The snail thanked the caterpillar for his help and continued down his path, his curiosity ever growing. He knew he was close to discovering something amazing and he was excited to start his adventure. +Jimmy was playing in the garden with his hammer. He enjoyed measuring different things like a ruler. He felt troubled because he couldn't measure the long tree. He thought it was too tall to measure. + +Suddenly, he spotted an old man with a long stick. Jimmy asked the old man if he could measure the tree. The man said yes, and measured the tall tree with his stick. + +Then, the old man showed Jimmy his hammer. "This is a clever tool", he said. The old man showed Jimmy how the hammer could quickly measure things. Jimmy measured lots of things in the garden with his new hammer. + +He felt happy again. He liked measuring things with the hammer. He thanked the old man and waved goodbye. He was no longer troubled. +Once upon a time, there lived a mysterious raven. He lived in a happy little forest and flew around looking for food. One day, he discovered a very special and magical flower growing from the earth. It was so beautiful and it made the raven very happy. + +The raven was amazed and he flew around it in circles. He wanted to touch it, but he was careful not to get too close. The flower was so mysterious and he wanted to keep it that way. + +The raven watched as the flower bloomed and got bigger and bigger. The petals were so colourful and they glistened in the light. The raven was madly in love and he felt so lucky to have found it. + +The mysterious flower continued to bloom and the raven watched it every day. He loved it more and more and he was so proud to have discovered it. He always knew it was going to be special and he was right! He stayed and watched the flower until he could no longer see it in the darkness of night. +Once there was a dog named Louis. He was a very happy pup, until one day he was feeling a bit strange. Louis' mom saw that something was wrong and decided to take him to the veterinarian. + +At the veterinarian, they saw the original x-ray of Louis. After looking at the x-ray, the veterinarian said Louis needed to go to the hospital. + +So Louis and his mom got in the car and drove to the hospital. At the hospital, the doctor gave Louis medicine that would help him feel better. Louis had to stay at the hospital overnight. + +The next morning, Louis was feeling much better! Louis and his mom went back to the veterinarian to get a new x-ray. When they saw the new x-ray, Louis and his mom were very happy to see that Louis was all better now. + +Louis and his mom were very grateful for the veterinarian and all the help they had given. Louis was back to being his original happy self! +Maggie stared up at the enormous mountain. She was standing in the valley. She had never seen anything so big. It seemed to go on forever. + +Maggie felt very small compared to the mountain. But she didn't want to be afraid. Instead, she kept staring at it. She couldn't help but feel amazed. + +She started to walk towards the mountain. As she got closer, she could see a river running through the bottom of the valley. There were so many rocks and trees and it was so beautiful. + +Maggie smiled and kept staring. She could stay here forever. +Once there was a bright piece. It was round and shiny, and it made the air smell nice. + +The piece was in a garden and a girl spray it with water from a hose. She laughed and smiled as she sprayed the piece. The water made the piece brighter and kept it shining. + +The girl kept spraying the piece until it was very shiny. Then she stopped, and the piece was very bright and beautiful. + +The girl was happy that she had made the piece so bright, and she knew she wanted to keep it that way. So, she sprayed it with water every day to keep it sparkling and beautiful. +Once there was a young boy named Tim. He had always wanted to get a trumpet, so one day he asked his mom if he could have one. + +His mom told him he could get a trumpet if he followed the rules. He knew what that meant and said he would follow them. + +That very same day he went to the store to get his trumpet. He was very excited. But when he got to the store, the man working there was very rude to him. + +Tim was sad. Then he remembered his mom's words and kept his cool. He followed the rules and asked the man politely if he could buy the trumpet. + +The man gave him the trumpet and apologized for being so rude. Tim was so happy, he hugged the man. From then on, he always followed the rules and played his trumpet all day long. +Once upon a time there was an impressive cold. It was so cold that it could wrap everyone up in its chilly arms. + +It was so powerful that everyone was scared. Nobody wanted to even go outside. + +But then one brave and bold child decided to wrap up in a warm coat and go out and face the cold. + +The child was so impressive and brave that the cold couldn't control them. The cold was so amazed that it stepped back, and in one magical moment, the cold was chased away. + +The cold was gone, and the shining sun was there to light the way. Everyone cheered, and the brave child was a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sasha. She was three years old. Sasha loved to explore. She found an old tree in a nearby field. She walked over to it and touched the bark. Suddenly, she saw a strange knot in the trunk. + +Sasha got curious and started to gaze at the knot intently. She wondered how it got there, but she could not figure it out. Suddenly, Sasha began to hear a strange sound coming from the knot. She was surprised and stepped back a little. + +The sound continued and Sasha realised that it was a sound of a stubborn little caterpillar, trying to escape from the knot. She felt sorry for the little caterpillar and decided to help him. She said encouragingly, "Come on caterpillar, you can do it!". + +The caterpillar continued to struggle and at last he was able to escape from the knot. Sasha was so glad and said goodbye to her little friend. She continued to gaze at the tree, happily surprised by her adventure. +Once upon a time, a parade was going down the street. It was a very polite parade with lots of people in funny clothes marching and singing songs. Little Annie was at the parade with her Mom and Dad. The parade had lots of animals. One of them was a big elephant that could twist its trunk. Little Annie was so amazed to see how the elephant twisted its trunk. She wanted to try too, so her Mom and Dad showed her how to twist her own arm. Little Annie thought it was so much fun and practiced twisting her arm with a big smile on her face. The parade was a lot of fun. Everybody was happy and waving to each other. Little Annie waved and smiled, too. At the end of the parade, everyone said goodbye and thanked each other for being so polite. Little Annie was so excited to be part of the parade. +John was playing in the park. He saw a rare radio on the grass. He shouted with excitement. Then he saw two children coming towards the radio. He shouted again, asking them not to touch it. The children stopped and looked at each other curiously. They then ran away. John ran to the radio and picked it up. He was so excited and shouted for joy. He took the radio home and played it all day. He was so thrilled that he had found a rare radio. Now his day was complete. +Jimmy was a little boy. He loved discovering new things. One day, he found an ancient umbrella hidden in the garden. He called his mom to show her what he had found. + +Jimmy's mom took the umbrella and opened it up. It was colorful and looked different to the one they had at home. She smiled when she saw it. + +Together, they went to the library. Jimmy wanted to find out more about his treasure. The librarian revealed an old book about the history of umbrellas. Jimmy learned about the ancient history of the umbrellas, how they were used in different countries, and the different styles of umbrellas. + +Jimmy felt proud to have discovered such an amazing ancient umbrella. He now knew it was special, and he cared for it like it was a new toy. He kept it safe and made sure it was always clean and dry. + +Jimmy never stopped exploring. He was always on a mission to find new and interesting artifacts. He knew there were still many more surprises waiting to be revealed. +There was an angry home. Inside the house a 3 year old boy was observing. Everywhere he looked he saw things that made him angry. Then he noticed something different. Sitting in the corner was a big bowl of sweets. Suddenly the boy felt happy. He ran over to them and took as many as he could carry. + +He then ran to his room, where he could observe in peace. Once he was done he put the sweets away, but before he did he noticed something else. It was a teddy bear. It was staring at the boy, making him feel loved and lucky. + +The boy smiled and went back to his room. He looked out of the window, observing the happy home which now felt much less angry. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was three years old and he had a lovely teddy bear. He took his teddy bear with him everywhere and he cared for it very much. + +One day Jack and his teddy went for a walk in the park. They saw a big pond and Jack wanted to see what was inside. He bent down to look and he heard a noise. It was coming from the pond. + +Jack peered into the clear water and he saw a tiny tap. It was making a tinkling sound and Jack thought it was lovely. He reached in and he carefully pulled out the tap. + +Jack took the tap home and he showed it to his teddy. He said he would always care for it and look after it, just like he looked after his teddy. Jack and his teddy were very happy together, with their new lovely tap. +Once there was a kitchen. In the kitchen was a dishwasher. It was very dirty. The people in the house wanted to make the dishwasher clean. + +So they parted into two teams. The first team sat down and looked at the dishwasher. They saw how dirty it was. The other team went out to find supplies. + +They brought back some rags, soap and water. With these supplies, the first team got to work on the dishwasher. They scrubbed, washed and wiped the dirt away. + +After some time, the dishwasher was clean again! Everyone was so happy. Now they could use the dishwasher again. + +The end. +There was a fisherman who wanted to go on a special adventure. He had a plan to explore a hidden place. So, he packed all his things and got ready for his journey. He took his boat to the hidden spot and set out to sea. + +On the way, he saw lots of animals playing in the ocean and some flying in the sky. He was very excited about his journey and couldn't wait to explore the hidden area. + +Once he finally arrived, he was amazed at how beautiful the place was. There were coral reefs full of colors and bright fish swimming around the rocks. He started to fish and soon caught some delicious fish. + +The fisherman was very happy with his adventure. He had planned the perfect day and found a hidden world full of beauty and excitement. He was glad he followed his plan! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was 3 years old and very excited to go on a picnic with her parents. + +They packed the picnic in a basket, with lots of yummy treats. Emma saw that they were all her favourites, like oranges and popcorn. + +When they got to the picnic spot, Emma ran and saw a big, orange butterfly. She wanted to get closer but it flew away. Emma started to panic, not knowing where it had gone. + +Suddenly, Emma heard her mum calling her. She turned around and saw her mum holding something orange in her hand. She realised it was another butterfly and she felt all her panic go away. Her mum had found a special treat for her. + +Emma laughed and hugged her mum. She felt so happy and excited to see the orange butterfly again. She thanked her mum and they had a lovely picnic together! +Once upon a time, a young girl named Sara wanted to go to outer space. She told her mom she wanted a spaceship but her mom said she was too little. Then, one day her mom found a robot. It was really shiny and colorful. + +The robot said he could help Sara go to outer space. Sara was so excited. The robot built a spaceship just for her and gave Sara a map to show her the way. Together, the robot, Sara, and her mom said goodbye and off they went. + +Sara and the robot flew very high and soon reached outer space. It was so dark, but also very colorful. Sara and the robot saw stars, planets and comets. They floated around and around until Sara wanted to go back home. + +The robot brought Sara back to her house and gave her a big hug. They said goodbye and Sara thanked the robot for the wonderful adventure. Sara never forgot the amazing things she saw and never forgot her robot friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cat who wanted to help some friends. So he went to the stadium to find them. It was a bit scary in the stadium, but the cat was brave. + +He looked around and soon he saw his friends. They were playing a game and they were stuck. The cat wanted to help them. He thought real hard and had an idea. + +He picked up a branch from the ground and waved it around. Suddenly, he could hear loud noises. It was his friends cheering! He had helped them find the answer! + +The cat felt so proud. He was so happy that he could be brave and help his friends. +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very scared. She was so scared she couldn't move. But her Mommy was near and she knew she would help. + +Mommy reached down and gave the little girl a hug. She said, "It's alright my lovely one, I'll comfort you." With those words, the little girl felt much better. + +Mommy then got out a big jar of cream. She said, "Now this will make you feel even better," and she rubbed it all around the little girl's tummy. It felt cool and lovely, and the little girl smiled. + +Mommy wrapped her arms around the little girl and held her tight. She said, "You don't ever have to be scared. I'll always give you love and comfort no matter what!" + +The little girl felt so safe and warm and happy in her Mommy's embrace. Now she knew that no matter what happened, Mommy would always be there to show her love and comfort. +One day, a rhinoceros was playing in the park. He was happy and he cared about his day. Then, he saw a big, easy chair. The rhinoceros wanted to sit in it, but it was too big. He tried very hard but he could not fit in. Then, a boy came over. He cared about the rhinoceros and he wanted to help. He put the chair on its side, so the rhinoceros could fit in it. The rhinoceros was so happy! He thanked the boy and enjoyed sitting in his easy chair. From that day on, the rhinoceros was always very thankful to the boy for caring about him. +Once upon a time, there was a gray log by a pond. On the log sat a little frog. Every day the frog hopped around and croaked merrily. + +One day, the frog hopped too far away and couldn't find his way back to the log. He hopped and hopped, searching for the log all day, but he was lost. + +Suddenly, the frog heard a loud splash! He looked around, but the log was gone! It had vanished in a big cloud of spray! + +The little frog was so sad. He thought he had lost his log forever. + +But, the next morning when he hopped by the pond, he saw something gray sticking up out of the water. It was his log! Somehow it had come back. + +The frog hopped onto his log, happy and relieved. He croaked merrily and vowed to never wander too far again. And, he kept his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a little planet floating in the sky. On this planet, lived a small bird called Joe. Joe was brave, and he had a special request! He wanted to explore the whole planet. + +So Joe decided to set out on his journey. He slowly started to fly around the planet, and noticed so many amazing things! He saw a small lake, tall mountains, and lots of different animals. + +Joe eventually came to the edge of the planet. It was a tiny mountain range, and the view was breathtaking! Joe was so happy, and he couldn't believe how much he had seen. + +Just then, a small window opened in the sky. Joe heard a voice speaking to him, “Your request is granted, little bird. Now, you can explore other planets too!†Joe was so excited, and he knew his journey would never end! +Once there was a bunny. He was so cute that everyone wanted to hold him. Every day, the bunny would go out to the big bush. He would store carrots and nuts he found around the bush and he would take them home. He was a very careful bunny and he made sure to store them for later. + +One day, the bunny went to the bush and he found something special. He found a furry toy that was shaped like a mouse. He thought it was so cute and wanted to take it home. He stored it in his pocket and brought it back home. + +He showed the toy to all his friends and they all thought it was so special too! Everyone was so happy that the bunny had found such a cute toy. The bunny was very proud of himself and he knew he would always remember his special trip to the bush. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. She was feeling very jumpy. She went to the garden to play. She saw a big pile of laundry and she decided to jump into it. The laundry was very thin and felt good. + +Lily had so much fun jumping in and out of the laundry. She laughed and laughed and had adorable fun. She tried to get her dog to jump in, but it was too scared. + +Soon it was time for Lily to go home. But before she left, she decided to jump in the pile of laundry for one last time. She did a big jump and flew high in the air. Then she giggled and ran away home. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little girl. She wanted to go for a drive, so she got in her car. She drove and drove until she reached the puddle. + +The puddle was so big! She decided to drive her car right through it. Splash! She drove and splashed and it made lots of big noise. + +The little girl was so excited. The water was cool and the wind from driving made it even more fun. She kept driving and splashing until she was all wet and exhausted. + +Finally, she drove up to her house and parked her car in the garage. All happy and wet, she skipped into the house and took a warm shower. + +And that’s the story of the clumsy little girl who drove right through a puddle. +Once upon a time there was a thick thief. He wanted to take a lot of things, so he went sneaking around the town looking for goodies. + +He stopped at a house and saw that the window was open. He was very excited and he went inside. He saw lots of beautiful things but he didn't know what to take. Suddenly he saw a big, thick blanket. The thief thought this would make a great present, so he folded the blanket up and put it into his bag. + +The thief took the folded blanket and began to make his escape. He snuck out carefully, but just as he was almost out of the house, the owner woke up. The thief froze and suddenly he heard the word "STOP!" + +The thief was scared and tried to run away, but the owner swiped his thick blanket away. The thief ran away into the night, but the blanket was safe and sound. + +The moral of the story is: It doesn't pay to be a thief because you might lose what you wanted to keep! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam. He lived in a small house near a park. Every day after school, Sam would go for a walk in the park. + +On one particular day, Sam noticed a beautiful rose bush by the side of the path. It was full of pretty pink roses and the air was mild. Sam took a closer look and decided to pick one of the roses. + +He was careful as he plucked off the rose and held it ever so gently between his fingers. Suddenly, a bee appeared from nowhere and buzzed around him. Sam was a bit scared, so he ran quickly away, still carrying the rose. + +When Sam reached his house, he ran inside and showed his mum the rose he had picked. His mum was very pleased and Sam put the rose in a vase with some water. He then had a lovely cup of hot chocolate while admiring the rose he'd found. + +The end. +Once there was a poor man. He went to the store to buy a tomato, but he had no money. He looked so sad that the storekeeper was moved and gave him the tomato for free. The poor man thanked the storekeeper with a big smile. He took the tomato home with him. + +When he got home, he sliced the tomato and added it to his soup. The soup was so delicious the poor man was delighted. He thanked the storekeeper in his heart and ate his soup with a happy smile. + +The poor man saved the rest of the tomato for later. He put it in the fridge so he could have it for lunch the next day. But little did he know, his neighbour had seen the tomato when he was bringing it to his house and was jealous of the delicious food. + +The next day, the poor man went to go get the tomato, but it was gone. His neighbour had bought it in the middle of the night. The poor man was so sad. He never got to enjoy his delicious tomato. +Once upon a time, there was a careless girl. She was so careless that one day she dropped her key in the crack of the sidewalk. It was too deep for her to reach it. She was very sad because she couldn't open her front door. + +So she asked a kind man to help her. He was very nice and he got a long stick so he could reach the key. When he got the key out of the crack, he smiled and gave it to the girl. + +The girl thanked him and said, “I better be extra careful next time so this won’t happen againâ€. The man smiled and said, “That’s right honey, now go lock your doorâ€. + +The girl was happy she was able to lock her door and she thanked the kind man. She never dropped the key in a crack again. Every time she used her key to lock her door, she remembered to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bunny. He was always hopping around looking unhappy. +One day, the bunny wanted to find a nice label to make his day better. He kept hopping and hopping until finally he found a special label. + +The bunny was very excited. He picked up the label, and it said "I promise to make you happy." The bunny smiled for the first time in a long time. + +The bunny kept the label in a safe place each day. Whenever he felt sad or grumpy he would look at the label and remember his promise. + +The bunny was no longer grumpy. He hopped around the forest, singing and laughing. +The bunny kept his promise, and was happy forever after. +Johney was having fun playing with his marbles. He liked the colourful ones best, but he had some dull ones too. One day, he put all the marbles in a line. He worked really hard on making faces for each one. Some had eyes, some had a mouth, some had both. + +Hours later, he was still working. He carefully placed a marble in the middle of all the others, but it wasn't like the rest. It was dull, not shiny and colourful like the others. Johney smiled as he looked at all the different faces he made. He was proud of his work. + +The dull marble was different, but Johney now had an idea. He took a pen and drew some bright yellow circles on it. Suddenly, the dull marble was transformed, it was his favourite marble now! Johnney showed it off, then went back to playing with his marbles. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She liked to explore her garden and look for new things to see. One day, she was walking around the garden when she came to a fence. She stopped and looked at the fence. It was so tall and calm. She smiled and waved to it. + +Although the fence couldn't wave back, the girl enjoyed standing in the warm sunshine and looking at it. After a while she started to explore the other side of the fence. She ran around it, following the fence to see where it would go. + +At the end of the fence was a small lake. She looked around and saw that the lake was calm. The water was still and she could see her own reflection in the lake's surface. She stood for a moment and waved to the lake. + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the lake. She was very sad to leave her new find but happy to have seen something so peaceful and calming. She turned and slowly walked back to the fence, looking for more adventures in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with lots of animals. Every day, Farmer David took good care of them. He made sure that he spoiled the cows with hay. + +One day, when the farmer was giving the animals their hay, the wind began to blow. Some hay flew away, and the cows started to moo. Farmer David was very careful and tried to get the hay back into the animals' pens. He was careful to make sure he didn't drop the hay. + +Finally, all the cows had their hay. Farmer David was happy with how careful he had been. He hoped he could take as good care of the animals every day. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl. She was so adorable! One day she was playing in the garden when she saw something flying around. It was a tiny mosquito! She wanted to catch it but it kept flying away from her. So she had a clever idea. She pretended to steal some apples from the tree. As soon as the mosquito saw the girl stealing the apples, it started to fly towards her. She quickly grabbed it and put it in a jar. Now she had her own little pet, the mosquito! She was so happy and she named it Buzzy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to watch TV. But her mom didn't allow it. This made the girl very frustrated. + +She started to cry. + +"Mommy," she cried, "please let me watch!" + +But her mom said no, explaining she was too young to watch television. + +This made the girl even more frustrated. She started to stomp her feet and cry even harder. + +Finally, her mom said, "Okay, you can watch a little bit, but then you have to do something else." + +The girl was so happy! She ran to the TV and began to watch. Her mom smiled at her daughter's joy. + +The girl watched her show, and when it was done she thanked her mom. Her mom gave her a hug and said, "You better get ready for bed now." + +The girl hugged her mom back and went to get ready for bed. She was much less frustrated now that she was allowed to watch TV. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. He liked to sleep a lot and never helped anyone. One day, an family came to visit him. They wanted the bear's help to find some lost items. But the bear was too lazy to help. He said no and closed his eyes. + +The family went to look for the items without the bear. After a while, they found them! They also saw a little bird that needed help. The bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly away. The family asked the bear to help them, but he was still too lazy. + +Finally, the family decided to help the bird themselves. They found some leaves and made the bird a nest. Then they set him free. As the bird flew away, the family saw the lazy bear watching from far away. He looked sad. The family waved goodbye and went home. + +From then on, the bear tried to help people when they asked him for help. He loved it when people thanked him for his help. And the little bird always came to say hello whenever he flew by. The lazy bear was happy to help. +Once there was a mighty bear. The bear was very strong, but all he wanted to do was take a nap. + +In the middle of the day, the bear noticed something strange. Noon was so quiet. Even the birds were silent. The bear had realized that no one was around to disturb him. + +He curled up beneath a tree, closed his eyes and started to drift off to sleep. But before the bear could really rest, he heard a small voice. It was the voice of a little rabbit. + +The rabbit asked if the bear could permit him to take a nap too. The bear thought for a moment and then opened his eyes. He smiled at the little rabbit and said, "Sure, you may join me if you wish." + +The rabbit hopped onto the bear's soft fur and drifted off to sleep. Both the mighty bear and the little rabbit slept peacefully until the sun began to set. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kayla. She was three years old and loved to mail things. + +One day, Kayla got a special surprise. It was a jar filled with different things. There were lots of buttons, stones, leaves and feathers. + +Kayla was so excited! She took all the different things out of the jar. Each one was so colorful and interesting. + +Kayla started her own mail! She found some envelopes and put all the different things inside. Then she put stamps on them and mailed them to her friends and family. + +Kayla was so proud of her mail! Every time she got a letter in the mail, she was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with her net. Every day, she went outside to play and have fun, swinging her net around through the air. + +One day, something special happened to her. She was throwing her net around and it suddenly caught something. She couldn't see what it was, so she slowly pulled it towards her. Suddenly, it revealed a pretty butterfly! + +The little girl was so happy to have found something special! Every day she went outside, using her regular net, and every day, she was able to find something new - flowers, leaves, and even more butterflies. + +The little girl was so excited, and she was always so surprised at what was revealed beneath her net. Who knew that there were so many special things in the world just waiting to be discovered? +One day, there was a little girl who wanted to learn something new. She asked her mum for help and her mum said she could learn to play the violin. + +The girl was so excited! She went to the music shop and chose a beautiful pink violin. Then she went home and started to learn. Every day she practised for a few hours, using the booklet that came with the violin. + +After a few weeks, the girl was getting really good. She started to play some easy songs and they sounded perfect! Soon enough, she was playing complex pieces too and it sounded amazing. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. With lots of hard work and patience, she had learnt to play the violin perfectly! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent mouse named Sarah. She lived in a small house with a long staff that was used for many things. +One day, Sarah decided to explore the neighborhood. She followed the staff, through the grass and the trees, until she came across a big surprise. +It was a pond, with many colorful fish in it. Sarah was so excited, she swam around the pond, exploring and learning about all the different types of fish. +At the end of her adventure, she was very tired and happy. She thanked the staff for helping her find the surprise, and she headed back home. +Mom was very fancy. She had a big house with lots of rooms. She even had a dishwasher to help her wash all the dishes. One day, Mom decided to go to the store to buy something special. +When she came back, Mom had a surprise. It was a brand new shiny dishwasher. She felt so happy and excited. She put the fancy dishwasher in the kitchen and started using it right away. +But one day, Mom realized that the dishwasher was too big and didn't really fit in her small kitchen. She regretted her decision and wished she had thought more carefully before buying it. +Mom decided to call a moving company and have the dishwasher moved to her sister's kitchen. Now, Mom no longer needed to worry about having too much stuff in the house. She was glad that the dishwasher found a new home. She would never regret that decision. +Once there was a gifted bear. He had an amazing stretch! He was so talented that every day he would stretch his arms up to the sky. + +One day, the bear went out to explore. As he was walking, he felt a strange heat on him. He had never felt heat like this before so he stopped to take a closer look. + +The bear realized that the heat was coming from a fire and he started to feel scared. His instincts told him to run. He started to run away from the hot fire, but wasn't sure which way to go. + +Luckily, he remembered he could use his amazing stretch to get away. So he started to stretch his big arms in different directions to see which way was clear. Then, he chose the best way and ran away safely. + +The bear was so grateful that his gifted stretch had kept him out of danger. From that day, he was always sure to remember how helpful his stretch had been. +Once there was a boy named George. One day George wanted to bring something special for his mom. So George decided to bring a bulb for his mom. He went to the garden and found a big, beautiful bulb. He picked it up very carefully as it was very fragile. + +George ran to his mom and gave her the bulb. His mom smiled and hugged him. She said thank you and was so happy with the bulb. + +Then, George’s mom took the bulb and planted it in a pot. She poured some water over it and made sure to take care of it every single day. + +Finally, the bulb grew bigger and bigger and eventually bloomed into a big, beautiful flower. George had brought his mom something special that she would remember for a long time. +Once there was a big fierce dog named Max. He had a red collar around his neck. Every day he liked to go on long walks in the park. One day while walking he saw a little girl. She was playing with a bright blue ball. Max wanted to play too, so he started running towards her. + +Max barked and the little girl was scared. She tried to run away, but Max was too fast. He got to her and lifted her up in the air. He was so excited to have a new friend to play with! He started licking her face. + +The little girl was so happy. She started laughing and they had lots of fun together. Max carried her back to her parents and handed her to them. He was so happy that he let out a big bark. Everyone laughed and Max went back home with a big smile on his face. +It was a sunny day and Leo was outside enjoying the day. He saw a wide leaf and decided to pick it up. With the leaf he wanted to try and succeed in making something. Leo thought for a few minutes then he had an idea. He decided to make a little boat and put the leaf on top to act as a sail. He found a stick and used it to make his boat. Leo put his leaf sail on top and then put it in the water. The leaf caught the wind and the boat sailed away. Leo watched and he was so happy that he had succeeded in making his boat sail. He cheered and clapped his hands. As he watched his boat sail away, he knew he had been successful. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and loved to march everywhere she went. + +One day, Jane was outside playing and saw something sparkly in the grass. She ran and picked it up - it was a card! Jane was so excited and waved the card in the air. + +Jane decided to march around the garden to show off her card. She twirled and marched around with a huge smile on her face. + +Just then, a gust of wind blew the card away. Jane watched it go and quickly ran off to chase it. She marched as fast as she could, but the card was going faster. At last, Jane reached out and caught the card before it flew away. + +Jane was so happy she marched back home with the card in her hand. She would show it to her mom and dad when she got there. + +The end. +Once upon a time a young lad visited a special place. He was very excited and his heart was filled with joy. + +When he arrived it was almost like he was in a different world. There were many different kinds of people there, some young and some old. He felt that there was a warmth and a feeling of youth in the air. + +He saw people laughing and playing, and it was a very happy place. But then, suddenly, a voice broke the silence. It was a small voice, but it sounded very bitter. He saw a young girl, crying in the corner. + +He didn't know what was wrong with her, but he wanted to help. He approached the young girl and asked her what was wrong. She shared her story with him and he was filled with compassion. He hugged the young girl and said that he would stay with her until she felt better. + +The young lad realised that his visit had been so much more than what he had expected. He had done something good, something that made the young girl feel better. He left the special place with a deep feeling of satisfaction, a feeling of having helped make a difference. +Ding-Dong. Someone was at the door. Mommy was eager to answer it so she could find out who it was. Mommy opened the door and there was a man holding a big box. It was for Mommy. The man said he was here to deliver a TV. He was very friendly and even showed Mommy how to put the TV together. Mommy was so excited because it was brand new. She thanked the man with a big smile on her face. + +Mommy carried the TV inside and couldn't wait to show it to Daddy and her little boy. They were both so eager to see the new TV. They all clapped and cheered when they saw it, they were so happy. Then, Daddy plugged the TV and they all watched their favourite cartoons together. + +Every day after that, they would all watch shows together. Mommy and Daddy were happy because their little boy was so content. Plus, the TV even delivered their favourite shows right to their living room. Mommy and Daddy were so happy with their new TV. +Tommy was playing in the garden alone. He felt guilty because he hadn't listened to the staff at school. They had said to be careful, but he had ignored them. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a cat meowing! It was stuck in the fence and scared. Tommy was worried and tried to help it get free. He pushed and pulled, but it wouldn't come out. + +He ran inside to find the staff. They had the tools to help free the cat. They came outside and between them, they were able to free it. + +The cat was happy and ran away. The staff told Tommy that if he ever needed help again he should ask for it. He smiled and nodded, this time he would pay attention. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He was three years old and very curious. One night he went outside and looked up at the stars. He was so amazed by how many stars filled the night sky. + +Suddenly, John heard a voice asking him a question. He couldn't see who was speaking but he carefully answered the voice. "Yes," he said softly. + +The voice replied, "If you can find the North Star, I'll give you a special gift!" John was so excited. He looked for the North Star and finally found it. + +The voice said, "Congratulations! Your special gift is a wish." So John carefully thought about his wish and wished for a puppy. A moment later a puppy appeared next to him. + +John was so excited and hugged the puppy close. "Thank you for my special gift!" he said with a smile. John and his puppy were the best of friends from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob wanted to prepare for a special event, so he went to his mum and dad to get help. + +Mum and Dad knew just what to do. They gathered Bob's things, including a big piece of velvet. Together, they went to the unknown place to make a plan. + +Mum and Dad helped Bob cut the velvet. With some tape and some scissors, Bob was ready for the big day. He had made his own costume with the velvet. + +Bob was so excited to show off his work. He was ready to surprise everyone at the event with his unknown costume. + +Bob's outfit was a huge success! Everyone was amazed with his creative costume. Everyone agreed that Bob was a very clever boy. +Once upon a time, a little girl was looking for her coat. She went outside and looked around, but she couldn't find it. She was starting to get cold so she started to cry. + +Suddenly, a big man came over to her. He said, "Can I help you find your coat?". The little girl was so happy, her tears stopped and she smiled. + +The big man looked around and soon he spotted the coat. He said, "There it is!" and he grabbed it. He handed the coat to the little girl and she put it on. + +The little girl was so grateful for the big man's help. She thanked him and waved goodbye. He smiled and waved back. + +The little girl was warm and happy now that she had her coat. She went on her way and the big man went on his. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jill, who lived in a big city. Jack and Jill loved to go to the shop together. They always liked talking when they were there. + +One day, when they went to the shop, the shopkeeper saw that Jack had taken something without paying for it. He felt guilty and said sorry to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper smiled and told them to not do it again. + +Jack and Jill felt very sad. They wanted to talk about what had happened. Jack said he felt guilty, and Jill said it was ok because everyone makes mistakes sometimes. + +The next day, Jack and Jill went to the shop and promised the shopkeeper not to do it again. The shopkeeper smiled and thanked them for talking about it. Jack and Jill talked about how important it was to always be honest. + +Jack and Jill had learned an important lesson. They were happy that talking about it made them feel better. They promised not to feel guilty ever again. +Once there was a boy. He liked to whistle. Every day, he would whistle his favorite tune while he walked down the street. One day, while he was walking, he saw a pigeon up in a tree. He stopped and smiled. He thought the pigeon was so funny! He started to whistle again, expecting the pigeon to fly away. + +Instead, the pigeon flew down next to the boy. He was very surprised! He laughed and clapped his hands in delight. He continued to whistle the same tune, and the pigeon stayed with him. + +The boy was so happy that the pigeon was his friend. He kept whistling the same tune, and the pigeon kept pace with him. The boy didn't realize that the pigeon was not so smart. He was only following the sound of the whistle. + +The boy and the pigeon laughed together as they walked. They became the best of friends. Every day after that, the boy would whistle and the pigeon would follow. It became their own little game, and it made the boy smile. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary evening. The sun was setting in the sky and it was time for the animals to go to sleep. + +But one small animal was not like all the others. He had hurt his paw and it was sore. There was nothing he could do to make it feel better. + +He sighed and lay down under a tree. He was sad and wished he could heal. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy flew down from the sky. She whispered some magical words in the injured animal's ear. + +The animal's paw began to feel better. His pain was gone and he jumped up in joy! + +The fairy had healed the animal's paw and he thanked her. She flew off into the night and the animal danced around in the moonlight, happy that he was now healed. +Today was a special day. Little Jimmy had been waiting for a very long time, because today was the day he was going to get a new frog. He was so excited, especially with the idea of a pink frog. + +When he arrived at the pet store, he got to pick out one from many of the cute frogs. He chose the one with the softest pink skin. It was so soft and cute that he wanted to hug it tight. + +They took it home and put it into a small bowl with some water. Jimmy watched in amazement as the frog started to swim around his new home. Then he proclaimed, "My new frog is the best!" + +The day ended with Jimmy and his new friend having a great time. And from that day on, every single day was a happy one for them - because of the new and exciting friendship they created. +Once there was a great girl called Alice. She loved to take baths and swim in the pool. All day long, she was always running around outside, so she got very dirty. + +One day, she had a very special treat - she was allowed to put lotion on her skin. She put it in her hands and held it up high, so it would not slip out. Then she took a deep breath and held it and stepped into the warm water. + +The little girl was so excited! She felt the warm water on her body and it was a great feeling. After a few minutes, the water was very bubbly and soft. She felt so much better! + +Alice spent the rest of the day playing in the sun. But before bed, she remembered. She put some more lotion in her hands and got into the warm bath water. She closed her eyes and enjoyed soaking for a few more minutes. She felt so relaxed, it was a great feeling. + +When she was done, she put some more lotion on her skin and said goodnight. She went off to bed feeling very refreshed and happy! +Once upon a time, there was a planet that was very clean. The planet was surrounded by lots of stars. One day, a young alien appeared in its sky. He was looking for something special. He began to reach out with his hands to grab it. He reached and reached until he suddenly grabbed something! He looked at it carefully and it was a shiny crystal. The alien was so happy. He knew his mission was complete. He flew away into the night. He smiled as he thought of the clean planet that he had visited. +It was a nice day in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing happily. Suddenly, there was a loud roar. A large and furry lion was walking towards them. Everyone got scared and started running away. + +The lion spotted a birdcage on the ground and it roared again. It reached out with its huge paw and tried to open the cage. It was stuck. + +Suddenly, a brave little girl stepped forward and told the lion to get away from the birdcage. She was very rude but the lion obeyed her and stepped back. + +The little girl opened the birdcage. Inside was a small bird. The bird hopped out and flew away. Everyone was happy. They thanked the little girl and praised her bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little boy who was only three years old. He had a big smile and was always happy. + +Every day, he would play with his toys, climb on his rocking horse and run around outside. But one day, something special happened. + +He heard a noise outside, and when he looked to see what it was, he saw something amazing! A beautiful butterfly had come to say hello. + +The little boy smiled and waved hello to the butterfly. The butterfly fluttered around him, faster and faster, almost as if they were playing a game. + +Then all of a sudden, the butterfly stopped, and flew away. The little boy was sad to see it go, but he was so happy that the butterfly had come to say hello. +Once upon a time there was a brave sailor who wanted to go on a search. They sailed through the sea looking for something attractive. After a long time of sailing, they eventually reached a beautiful island. + +The sailor hopped off their boat and began to explore. Everywhere they looked, they saw something attractive. There were lush plants, colourful birds and the bluest water they had ever seen. + +The sailor started walking around, looking for something special. Then, in a little crevice, they found a shining pearl. The sailor smiled with joy and put it in their pocket. + +Finally, their search was over. They were so happy with what they had found. With a smile on their face, the brave sailor sailed away to share the good news. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. Jack wanted to meet a new friend. He searched and searched, but couldn't find anyone. He felt tired and sad. + +One day, Jack found a message. It said, "Come and meet me in the park!" Jack was very excited, so he put on his best clothes and ran to the park. + +When he arrived, he saw a new girl with long brown hair and a friendly smile. She said her name was Sofia and she wanted to be Jack's friend. + +Jack was so happy. He was no longer tired or sad. He and Sofia began to play in the park and talked about many things. They became best friends and promised to always remain friends. + +The End. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom wanted to go outside and play with his friends. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked outside and saw an ambulance driving by very fast. It made a loud noise and there were flashing lights. + +Tom was scared. He started to cry and ran to his mom. His mom asked him what was wrong and Tom told her about the ambulance. His mom told him that it was okay and she hugged him. + +Tom was still scared, so his mom showed him the ambulance through the window. She told him that it was an ambulance, and it carried people to the hospital if they were hurt or sick. Now Tom felt better and he stopped crying. + +He still wanted to go play with his friends, so his mom let him go outside. Tom was happy and he ran to his friends to tell them about the ambulance. They all said goodbye and ran off to play. +John was on a walk with his mom. He noticed a tall tree with shiny, colorful leaves. He saw a small, green frog hopping up the trunk. +John wanted to catch the frog. He was excited and ran up to the tree. He pulled on a branch with all his strength, but the branch was too big. +John was sad. He asked his mom why he couldn't pull the branch. +His mom said, "This branch is full of poison. We should be humble around this kind of thing. You don't want to get hurt". +John listened to his mom and backed away from the tree. He remembered how bad poison could be and decided not to try and pull on the branch again. +John and his mom kept walking, talking about how big the tree was, and how fun it would be if the frog could be their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to help her mum cook in the kitchen. One day her mum said she could help with dinner. She filled a pot with water and put it on the stove. Then, she said it was time for Sarah to help. + +Sarah was asked to remove the rice from the sack. She was excited to do it, but it was a bit difficult. + +Sarah tried to remove the rice from the sack by hand but it wouldn't come out. She tried again and again, but it still wouldn't come out. She was not sure what to do. + +Suddenly, her mum showed her how to pour the sack of rice into the pot. She moved the sack around the edge of the pot and the rice came out. + +Sarah was so proud of herself. She had removed the rice from the sack! She helped her mum in the kitchen many more times after that. +Once there was a small boy named Jack. Jack wanted to play with his friends, but he wasn't sure how. So his mom decided to help him. + +Mom sent an email to Jack's friends, asking them to come over. Then she gave Jack a pin. It was a bright, shiny pin and it had a secret message on it. + +Jack was excited. He added the pin to his shirt and went outside. Soon, his friends saw the pin and they smiled. They knew it meant to come over and play. + +Jack asked his friends to bring something for the game. They sent small toys and Jack was thrilled. Soon, the friends were playing together, having the best time. + +They played for hours, showing each other their favorite things. At the end, everyone was happy and excited. Jack gave his special pin to each of his friends and said, "Thank you for coming over!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Tom. Tom wanted to have an adventure. So he looked around his house to find something exciting. He saw a raft. It was like a boat, but it was very small. + +Tom was so excited. He grabbed the raft and ran outside. He ran right to the lake. The lake was icy and cold. But Tom didn’t care. He got into the raft and sailed away. + +Tom sailed on the water for hours. He was having so much fun! He even tried to catch a few fish. But none of them wanted to bite. + +The sun was setting and it was time for Tom to go home. He didn't want to leave, so he decided to hide! He found a secret hiding spot in the reeds. He stayed there until it was dark. + +That was Tom's most exciting adventure ever! He learned a few things about hide and seek too. +One night, Mommy was cooking dinner, but there was a storm outside. Suddenly, it got very dark and the wind blew very fast. Mommy said it was time to hide. + +She helped little Pippa put on some warm pajamas and her cozy slippers. Together, they went to hide in the closet. Pippa felt a little scared, but Mommy held her hand and made her feel safe. + +Just then, a big boom shook the house! That was okay though, because Mommy was right there with Pippa and kept her safe. Pippa felt much better when she heard Mommy singing a song she loved. + +The storm passed quickly, but Pippa and Mommy stayed hidden until the thunder stopped. Then, they opened the closet door and looked outside. Everything was alright again, so they went back inside to have dinner. + +What a wild night! Pippa was so glad Mommy had helped her hide. +Mommy said it was time to go for a walk. Jack got excited and put on his shoes. He was so excited he even put his shoes on the wrong feet. Mommy laughed and said they need to bring a big red balloon. + +Jack and Mommy went outside. Mommy held on to the balloon as it waved in the wind. They laughed as the balloon went high up in the sky. + +They walked to the park and saw lots of children playing with balls. Jack's eyes lit up. He asked Mommy if he can also play. Mommy said yes and took out a big blue balloon from her bag. + +Jack grabbed the balloon and started running. He laughed as he chased the balloon in the park. The balloon jumped high in the sky and Jack tried to catch it. After a while, he got tired and sat down. + +Mommy sat next to him and clapped as she watched him. He smiled and said, "playing with balloons is so much fun!" She smiled and said, "it certainly is!". Jack hugged Mommy and they both laughed. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Carla and Alex. They were very brave and wanted to do something special. They both wished they could fly high in the sky like a bird. + +So one day they asked their mom if they could try to make their wish come true. Their mom said yes, but warned them not to go too high. + +Carla and Alex knew exactly what to do. They took some big blankets from their beds and used them to make wings. Then they went outside and ran as fast as they could until their feet left the ground! + +They both soared high up in the sky, higher than their mom said was okay. But Carla and Alex were brave and trusted each other. So together, they flew even higher and higher, until their wish came true! +Once upon a time, in a far away land there lived a robot. This robot was very dependable. Everywhere it went it was cheerful and always willing to help. + +One day the robot was playing with a group of children. As it watched them running and laughing, it felt something it had never felt before. The robot wanted to learn how to play like the children. + +So the robot started to learn everything it could. It learned what games the children liked to play, their favourite songs and even how to skip. Every day the robot was learning something new from the children. + +As time went by, the robot became a very dependable friend to the children. They welcomed the robot into their group and it was even invited to birthday parties and sleepovers. + +The robot learnt lots of new things and it had lots of fun. The robot and the children were very happy together and they were loved by everyone in the far away land. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who lived in a small house near a big lake. One day, the lake started to swell and a powerful flood began. The water raced to the man's house, and it demanded to come in. The man refused and held the door shut. But the water was stronger than him, and it rose quickly. The man was scared and he didn't know what to do. + +But then he remembered his neighbor, an old lady who lived on the other side of the lake. He knew she was strong and wise. He grabbed a boat and hurried to the lady's house. He told her about the flood and begged her for help. The old lady thought for a moment, then she grabbed her broom and said, "Follow me!" + +The old woman rowed the boat to the man's house and started to push the water away with her broom. The water was stubborn, but eventually it began to move. After what seemed like hours, the water had gone. The old man was so grateful he thanked the old lady over and over again. She smiled and said, "That's what friends are for." +Once there was a little girl called Molly. She was three-years-old and she liked to play with her toys. One day Molly found a new toy. It was small and round with a happy face. Molly was very excited and she wanted to thank somebody. + +Molly thanked her mommy and her daddy and her friends. She smiled with her lips and ran around. Molly wanted to show everybody her new toy. She ran to the park with it in her hand. + +At the park, Molly showed her toy to the other kids. They were very impressed and said it was very original. Molly was very proud. She thanked them all for looking at it and she ran back home with a happy heart. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. Alice was three years old and she loved to play. One day Alice wanted to play a game, so she looked in the closet to find something. When she opened the closet door she was very surprised. There were all kinds of broken things inside the closet! + +Alice started to clean up the broken things in the closet. She picked up the pieces and tried to fix them. She was very careful and worked hard. + +After a few minutes, the closet was clean and all of the broken things were fixed. Alice was very glad. She was happy that she could put her toys away in the neat and tidy closet. + +Alice was so proud of herself, she danced around the room with joy! She had learned how to fix things and she was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved nature. She liked to explore the outdoors and look for special things. One day she set out on an adventure to gain something special. + +As she explored, the girl noticed how pretty the nature around her was. The trees were tall and green, and the birds were colorful and singing. Everywhere she looked was attractive. + +Eventually the girl spotted something in the bushes. It was a lovely flower with petals of pink and orange. She was so excited that she had gained something so special! + +From that day on, the girl kept her eye out for more attractive things in nature. She never knew what she would find next. + +The end. +One day, my mom had to borrow the palm of her friend. She said it was very important. I asked her why but she said it was something unknown. + +We went to my friend's house and my mom knocked on the door. When my friend opened the door, he had a big smile. My mom thanked him and he gave her the palm. + +My mom said it was time to go so we said goodbye and started walking home. On the way, I asked her why she needed the palm, but she said it was a surprise. + +When we arrived home, my mom showed me the palm and said it was for me! I was so excited to hold it and it made me feel so happy! We laughed and hugged each other and I knew I was very lucky for my mom to have borrowed a palm for me. +One day, Toby the bear went for a walk in the forest. He stopped and looked around. He observed trees and plants as he walked. Suddenly, he heard a fierce roar. He was scared! He slowly moved closer to have a better look. + +It was a lion! It was big, powerful and fierce. The lion moved closer to Toby and growled. Toby was very scared. He slowly stepped back and started to walk away quickly. The lion watched him go, still growling. Toby kept walking until he was far away from the lion. He was so relieved! + +Finally, Toby got home safe. He went to tell his friends what had happened. They were surprised to hear what he had seen. Toby was very happy that his walk was over and he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a small house with a humble fireplace. One day, a family wanted to light a fire to keep them warm. But they couldn't get the fireplace to work! + +The family was worried, so they decided to call a special lady who was really good with fireplaces. When she arrived, she took one look at the fireplace and said, "Someone needs to push the button!" + +The family was unsure what she meant, so she showed them. She pointed to a little button and said, "If you press this, it will light the fire." Everyone was amazed! + +The family said goodbye to the special lady, thanked her for her help, and then pressed the button. Immediately, the fireplace lit up and soon the whole room was warm and cozy. + +The family was so happy that someone had told them how to get the fireplace working. From then on, they had happy and warm days around the humble fireplace. +Once upon a time there was a dull diary that could not escape. It always stayed in the same place, never moving. Then one day a little girl came by and saw the silent diary. She wanted to take it with her so she picked it up and ran away. + +The little girl took the diary home and opened it up. Inside she found pages full of colorful drawings and stories. She read it over and over until she remembered every story and drawing. + +The little girl knew the diary needed to escape from her house, so she took it to the park. She opened up the diary and let it fly away with the wind. The diary soared through the sky and the little girl watched until it was out of sight. + +The diary was finally free and could explore the world. Wherever it went, it brought smiles and joy to everyone it met because of its wonderful stories and drawings. The little girl was so happy that she had helped the dull diary escape. +Once upon a time there was a country. This country was full of love and compassion. People all shared their food, and spread joy and kindness everywhere. + +One day a few people had an idea. They wanted to spread their compassion to other countries. So, they worked together and set off in boats with smiles on their faces. + +The people spread their compassion across the seas. Everywhere they went they shared their kindness and love. They helped people who were in need and spread the message of love. + +The people were so kind, and the people of the other countries were so happy. Their kindness spread from country to country, bringing all kinds of people closer together. + +The people of the country were so proud. There message had been heard, and their kindness had spread across the world. +Once upon a time, there was a bush. It was very special, because it had colorful flowers. Every day, an old man and a young girl would come to the bush. The old man would hold the girl's hand and teach her. They would test the bush to see if it was healthy. + +The old man looked at the bush and inspected it carefully. The girl said that the bush was very beautiful. So, the old man said, "Let's test it and make sure it stays healthy." The girl was excited, so she helped the old man. + +The old man asked the girl to pick a flower. She picked a colorful one and watched as the old man tested it. He looked at the leaves and ran his hand along the stems. He said that the bush was doing very well, and the girl was glad. + +They tested the bush every day. The colors of the flowers were so happy and colorful. The girl kept the colorful flower she picked and put it in a special place. It reminded her of the special times she spent testing the bush with the old man. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous pond. In the middle of this pond there was an island. On this island there lived an old man. He was a very sad man and always frowned. + +One day something amazing happened. An enormous frog hopped into the pond. He was a magical frog! Whenever he jumped into the water, he brought smiles and laughter with him. + +The old man was so happy that he stopped frowning. He couldn't believe it! Everywhere he went, the frog spread happiness and joy. + +Soon, all the people around the pond were smiling, just like the old man. They were so happy to have this magical frog living in their pond! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who wanted something very special - golden treasure. She was on an adventure to find it. + +On her journey, she saw a big green mountain. In the mountain, she thought she saw something shiny. She wanted to find out what it was. So she climbed up the mountain. + +At the top, she found a beautiful golden chest! With excitement, she opened the chest. Inside were golden coins. She was so happy to have found the golden treasure that she wanted. + +She took the coins home. From then on, she was the happiest little girl in the world. +Once there was a pigeon. He was very brave. He sat on the roof of a tall building. Then he saw something scary. He shivered with fear. + +It was a big black bird. The big black bird wanted to eat the poor little pigeon. He flew up really close to the pigeon. The pigeon was so scared. He shivered again. + +But then he remembered how brave he was. He opened his wings and he flew away. The pigeon flew really far away. He was safe now. + +The pigeon did not need to shiver anymore. He flew until he found a new place to live. He was so happy. He never saw the big black bird again. +Once upon a time there was a worm. He was very small, and he lived all alone in the ground. Every day he would come out of his hole and look for something to eat. + +One day he saw something shiny, and he saw that it was a coin. He liked the coin and he wanted to keep it, but he knew he couldn't keep it in the ground. He had to find a safe place to keep it. + +He decided to go to the park and look for the perfect spot. He found a nice warm spot under a park bench, so he crawled over and carefully put the coin there to keep it safe. + +The next day the worm was so excited to see that someone had put something else in the spot under the bench. It was a shiny new penny! He knew that someone else must have seen the coin he had left there and wanted to replace it. + +The worm was so happy that he had found a new friend who would take care of his things. From that day on, he always went to the park to look for more coins to keep safe and to look for someone who may want to replace them with something special. +Johnny was having a fun day in the park. He was running around, playing with his friends. Then, an idea came to him. He wanted to invite everyone to a special game! + +He grabbed his hose and sprayed everyone with water. Everyone was having so much fun. They laughed and yelled as the cool water sprayed on them. + +Next, Johnny thought of a creative way to make the game even better. He took the hose and used it to make a spiral pattern on the ground. Then he put small rocks around the spiral and called it a snake. + +Everyone was impressed with Johnny's idea. They all worked together to fill the snake with water. Soon, the snake was hissing and the kids were all cheering. + +Johnny was so proud of his creative game. All of his friends had a great time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. Bob always felt gloomy, even though his family and friends loved him. One day, he asked his mom why he felt so sad. His mom said he needed a little extra sweetness in his life. + +That night, Bob dreamed of a magical land full of sugar! He saw castles and pillars made of candy and rivers of chocolate syrup. Everywhere that Bob went, he was surrounded by warmth and love. + +In the morning, Bob awoke to find a small box of sugar on his desk. He quickly opened the box and found all sorts of goodies - sugar cubes, lollipops and gummy worms! Bob ate and ate until he was full and happy. The sugar had made him feel so much more cheerful. + +Bob's family and friends told him that happiness was the best medicine. Whenever he felt gloomy, Bob remembered the magical sugar land from his dreams and it made him smile. He would always take a piece of sugar with him and it reminded him how lucky he was to be surrounded by love. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three and he loved playing outside. One day his mum asked him to help with the washing up. + +Joe picked up a dish and he saw it was very dirty. He started to wash it and the water became soapy and bubbles came out. Joe laughed and started to wash the dish really fast. When he had finished he left the dish on the kitchen counter. + +After that, Joe wanted to go outside. He said goodbye to his mum and ran out of the house. He felt so free and happy when he was running about. + +Joe's mum watched him with a smile, grateful that her little boy was so eager to help with the washing up. Even if the job was a little too hard for him. +One morning, Franky woke up with a big smile on his face! He loved the bright sun and warm weather outside, and he knew it was going to be a fun day. Franky went outside and started to gaze around. He looked at the trees, the sky, the birds… and then he noticed something. On the ground was a mole! He was small and not very active, but Franky couldn't help but be curious. He slowly bent down and started to take a closer look at the mole. The mole peeked his head out of the ground and stared back. They looked into each others eyes for what felt like a long time. Franky smiled and waved goodbye as the mole went back into his safe, warm home. It was a special moment that Franky would remember forever. +Jimmy was a 3 year old. He had been very excited to go on vacation. He packed his suitcase with his favourite teddy and some snacks. +Jimmy and his family went to the beach. Jimmy loved the sand and the sea. He ate ice cream and chips. He played with his family and made lots of sandcastles. +The day before they were due to go home, Jimmy started to feel ashamed. He had eaten so much ice cream and chips and he was feeling a bit sick. +Jimmy's mother took care of him and let him have a rest. She promised him a yummy dinner when he felt better. +Jimmy spent the night drinking water and feeling much better. He was no longer ashamed and was ready to go home the next day. They packed up their stuff and said goodbye to the beach. +Jimmy promised to himself that next time he would be more careful with what he ate on vacation. +Once there was a little girl who had a tool. She was so proud of her tool. Every day she took it outside to play. + +One day while she was playing with her tool it started to rain. The girl ran inside quickly, but her tool got left outside in the rain. It got spoiled. + +The girl was so sad. She cried and cried. Her mommy saw how sad she was and said "Do not worry, sweetheart. We can get a new tool for you." + +The girl made a big smile and said "Yes, please!" + +The next day her daddy took her to the store and she picked a new tool. She was so proud and happy. She took it home and played with it. + +The little girl was never sad again and she was so happy to have her new tool. +One day, a very obedient boy named John went to the park. He wanted to explore and have a lot of fun! As he explored, he discovered a tangled cord. He untangled the cord and soon it revealed something amazing - it was a secret swing! + +John was so excited and he couldn't wait to get on and swing. He climbed to the top of the swing and away he went, soaring up and down. He screamed with joy as he flew through the air. + +John kept swinging until the sun went down, but he had to be obedient and get off before it went completely dark. He waved goodbye to the secret swing until the next time he will reveal it again. +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl who liked to go shopping. But crowds made her feel scared, so she tried to ignore them. + +One day, she decided to go shopping, even though it scared her. She walked in the shop and looked around. People were talking and walking, but she pretended not to see them. + +When the strong girl got to the checkout, it was busy. She kept her head down and tried to ignore all the people around her. The cashier said hello, but she was too scared to answer. + +The strong girl paid for her things and left the shop as fast as she could. Even though it was hard, she felt proud that she had been so strong and ignored the crowds. +Once upon a time there was a big, tall boy named Tim. He always wanted to go surfing on the beach. He said to his dad, "Can I go surf on the beach today?" His dad said, "Yes Tim, you can go." So Tim went to the beach. + +He couldn't wait to jump in the water and surf. But first, he wanted to show everyone his spinning skill. So he started to spin around and around. Everyone clapped and cheered when they saw him spinning. It made Tim very happy. + +After Tim was done spinning he jumped in the water and grabbed his surfboard. He had never surfed before but he was brave. He paddled and paddled until he could stand up on the board. Then he started to ride some waves. + +He was getting better and better as he kept surf. Soon he was really good at it and everyone was saying, "Look Tim is surfing so tall and high on those waves." + +The sun started to go down and it was time to go home. Tim said goodbye to the beach and went home with the biggest smile on his face. +Once, there was a girl who was very adventurous. Her name was Jane and she loved to explore around her house, she was never afraid of anything! One day, while Jane was exploring around her house, she noticed a zipper. It was so shiny! She wanted to touch it so she got closer and closer. But then, some grey dust came off the zipper and it got onto Jane's hand. She didn't know what it was, but it didn't look very nice. + +So she went to her mum and asked her how she could make the grey dust go away. Her mum smiled and said: "You can wipe it away with a cloth". Jane was happy to hear this and she took the cloth from her mum and started to wipe off the grey dust from the zipper. After a few wipes, the zipper was as shiny as before and it looked much better. + +Jane was proud of herself for making something so shiny and she kept exploring around the house, looking for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to swim in the pool. His mommy and daddy would take him swimming every day. He loved it! + +The boy would splash around and put his nose in the water. His mom and dad would watch him and laugh. + +One day at the pool the boy saw a crazy fish. He was a very special fish. He was bright pink and he could swim really fast. The boy watched him swim and he thought it was great. + +The boy got brave and he decided to swim with the crazy fish. The boy jumped in the water and went after the fish. He followed him around the whole pool and he never got tired. + +The boy and the fish had so much fun swimming and chasing each other. Every time the boy saw the fish he knew he would have a crazy day. +It was a hot day. Jack was so hot that he wanted to freeze. He lay down on the floor and tried to cool off. + +Jack's dad had a plan. He put on a fan and pointed it at Jack. The fan was blowing cool air on Jack. It felt nice. + +Suddenly, the fan stopped working. It was acting very bad. Jack was sad. +He didn't know what to do. Then, his dad had a great idea. He filled a big bowl with ice cubes and put it next to Jack. + +The cool air from the ice cubes was just like the fan! Jack was so happy. He rolled around on the floor, freezing in the cool air. He was so happy that he forgot about the bad fan. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a brave girl and was always ready for adventure! One day, Lucy was outside looking for something new and exciting. Suddenly, she spotted something shiny in the grass. It was a present! Lucy knew that she had to find out what was inside. She opened the present and found it was a toy snowman! + +The toy snowman was so cold to the touch that Lucy gasped in surprise. She couldn't believe it was real! Lucy was so happy. She hugged the snowman and thanked it for being a part of her discovery. + +After that, Lucy and the snowman were the best of friends. Every day she would take him with her on her adventures, and he always made her laugh. + +The cold present had been so exciting to find, and it made Lucy's day even more special. She had a wonderful time adventuring with her new snowman friend! +Once there was a taxi that was yellow. It drove down the street and stopped at a shop. Inside, the taxi driver printed out a map. He was going to use it to show him the way to his next destination. + +The driver got back in the taxi and started to drive. He followed the map and zigged and zagged through the streets. It took awhile, but he eventually came to his destination. The driver was happy to have found the place. + +He drove off again and soon he was back in the yellow taxi. He went all around the city looking for more places to go. He put the map in the glove box and went off in the taxi. + +The yellow taxi was very helpful and it helped the driver find all his places. He was so happy to get around town with the help of the taxi and the map he had printed. +One day, 2 friends went upstairs. They were carrying something heavy. They were trying to increase it all the way to the top! + +Once they got to the top, they noticed that the heavy thing was getting bigger. It kept increasing until it was too big to carry. + +So they decided to leave it upstairs and come back another day to see if they can move it. + +The next day they went upstairs again. This time, they saw that the heavy thing had increased even more! It was so big that there was no way that they could carry it downstairs. + +So the two friends decided to leave it upstairs and come back another day to try and move it. They were so happy that the heavy thing had increased in size! +Once upon a time, there was a lively castle. Everyone who lived in the castle was always so happy. Every day they would explore the grounds and play games. + +One day, the people decided to weigh the castle. They used a big set of scales to try to measure how heavy the castle was. It was so heavy that the scales did not even move! + +The people were very curious. So they decided to weigh all the items in the castle. Every chair, every window, every carpet was carefully put onto the scales. + +Finally, they added up all the weights to find out the castle's weight. It came to an amazing number. Everyone was so surprised! + +The lively castle was so heavy that it would be too difficult to move it anywhere. So the people stayed there and continued having lots of fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends who wanted to solve a fight. One friend was fit and the other was not. The fit friend told the other friend to run around and get fit. The other friend agreed and ran around every day until he was fit. Then the two friends worked together to solve the fight. They each had some great ideas and used them to work out a solution. They were both so happy when the fight was solved and they hugged. They were so proud that they had been able to fit the puzzle together and solve the fight. They celebrated with a party and learned the importance of working together to solve problems. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a graceful girl. Her name was Sally. Sally wanted to reach the top of the stairs. But the stairs were very tall and Sally was very small. She wanted to reach the top, as far as she could. She looked around and found a tall stick. She used the stick to reach the top, one step at a time. When she was almost at the top, she started to feel a little dizzy. But then something amazing happened! Suddenly she felt two strong hands carrying her the rest of the way up. It was Sally's dad! He said her name with a loving voice. He was so proud of her and so was Sally. She had reached the top of the stairs, with grace and courage! +Once upon a time there was a strong mommy. Every day she cooked yummy food for her family. One day she wanted to do something special. She got out her computer and opened it. She asked her three-year-old daughter to come sit with her. She showed her daughter how to cook something new. + +The daughter was so excited she couldn’t believe it. She watched carefully as her mom showed her how to make a cake. She saw her mom use the computer to help with the instructions. After a few hours of following the instructions, the cake was done baking. + +The daughter’s eyes lit up when she saw the finished product. The cake looked perfect and smelled so good! Her mom smiled and thanked her daughter for helping her. They put the cake on the table, and the family ate it together. Everyone was impressed by how strong the daughter was in baking this sweet treat. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly crayon. He wanted to find friends, so he decided to follow the other crayons. The first crayon he followed was a red one. He followed it to a big playground. The red crayon made a big line on the ground and the ugly crayon followed it. Then the red crayon faded away and the ugly crayon was all alone. + +Suddenly he saw a green crayon and decided to follow it. The green crayon made a big star on the ground and the ugly crayon followed it. The green crayon disappeared and the ugly crayon was still alone. + +Then he saw a yellow crayon and decided to follow it. The yellow crayon made a big circle on the ground and the ugly crayon followed it. Then the yellow crayon stopped and the ugly crayon saw that the circle was full of happy crayons. The ugly crayon was no longer alone and the crayons were all his friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria who lived in a charming bedroom. Maria loved to act. Every day she would dress up in different costumes and pretend to be different characters. One day, Maria put on her princess dress and decided to act like a prince. She ran around the bedroom, pretending to be a brave prince, and she had lots of fun. + +When she was done acting like a prince, she decided to make a castle inside her bedroom. She pushed some chairs together and put a blanket on top, and then she got some pillows to create the walls. She was very proud of her brand new castle! + +Once she was done, she grabbed her toy horses and jumped inside the castle. She pretended to be a princess riding a carriage and made the horses run around the bedroom. Suddenly, Maria heard a knock on the door. It was her mom! She had come to bring her lunch and she was very surprised to see the castle in Maria's bedroom. It was very charming. + +Maria smiled and said, "Mom, I was acting like a princess in my castle!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, sweetheart! I'm so proud of you. Enjoy your lunch and keep having fun!" +Sally was a very happy girl. She loved to play with her friends. One day she was playing in the park and she saw an elderly lady. The elderly lady had dropped her stitch and Sally decided to help her. Sally ran over to the elderly lady and smiled. She pointed at the stitch and said "catch". The elderly lady smiled too and thanked Sally. She bent down and caught the stitch. Sally was so proud of herself. She clapped her hands and ran to her friends to tell them what she had done. The elderly lady was very thankful to Sally. She gave her a big hug and she said "thank you". Sally was so pleased and she hugged the elderly lady back. What a wonderful day it had been! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and very curious. He wanted to know what was left of the world. He decided to go on an adventure to find out. + +He said goodbye to his mummy and daddy and left the house. Jack thought it would be easy to explore the world and find out what was left. So he started wandering and walking around outside. + +Jack looked everywhere he could, but he didn't know what he was looking for. All he could find were familiar places, like his garden and the nearby park. Then he remembered something his mum had said - look for the things you don't know! + +So he kept looking, and then he saw something he didn't know. It was a big river. Jack was so excited to know that there was a new discovery left in the world, and it was easy to find too! He ran home to tell his mum and dad all about it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named True. One day, True woke up and felt very worried. She wanted something but she didn't know what it was. + +True started to cry. She cried and cried, not sure why she was so sad. She looked all around but she still couldn't find the thing she wanted. + +Then True remembered the best thing to do when feeling worried - she called out for her mommy. Mommy came running, and when she saw True crying she hugged her tight. Mommy had a big smile and a loving hug for True. + +The hug made True feel better, and soon she stopped crying. She felt happy again and she knew that everything was going to be alright. Mommy made sure of it. +The little boy was walking in the woods. He saw a big tree and it made him tremble. He was so scared that he didn't take a step closer. Suddenly a big fairy appeared. The fairy looked very dirty and had a big smile. She said, "I am here to give you a victory". The little boy was so happy. He jumped and shouted and ran around the tree. He knew that he had won something special. + +The fairy gave the little boy a shiny and golden sword. She said, "Fight with this sword, and you will never be scared in the woods ever again". The little boy was so excited that he hugged the fairy and thanked her for the victory and the beautiful sword. + +The fairy laughed and winked at the little boy. Then she disappeared in a cloud of filthy dirt. The little boy was no longer scared of the woods. He now had a sword of victory to protect him. +It was night time, and the moon shone brightly in the sky. John and his dad were standing outside their house, looking up at the beautiful moon. + +John wanted to shoot the moon. So, his dad gave him a toy gun and showed him how to aim it. John aimed carefully and shot at the moon. + +But the moon didn't move. John became very uncomfortable because he thought he had done something wrong. His dad smiled and said, "It's OK, John. You can't shoot the moon!" John felt much better and they laughed together. + +John and his dad watched the moon until it slowly disappeared from the sky. As it vanished, John said, "bye bye moon". They waved and went back inside the house to go to bed. +One day, a young boy was riding his scooter. He was having so much fun! But then, he started to go too fast. He could not stop, so he had to remove his feet from the scooter. The scooter flew away and the young boy was sad. + +He shouted and shouted for his scooter, but it was no use. He looked for it everywhere and eventually he found it! It was stuck in a bush. He was happy and he reached in and removed it from the bush. + +He got back on his scooter and continued to ride it. He remembered to go more slowly this time and he had so much fun. He smiled and knew he would never remove his feet from his beloved scooter again! +One day, three little pigs were walking through a wild wood. Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was Count Rice! He said, "Let's play a counting game". The three little pigs were so excited. + +First, the three little pigs counted to ten. Count Rice was so impressed that he gave them a bag of wild rice. + +Then, the pigs counted to twenty. Count Rice said, "Good job! You get to have another bag of wild rice!" The pigs were so excited. + +Next, the pigs counted to thirty. Count Rice said, "Wow, you are really good! Here is one more bag of wild rice!" + +The three little pigs went home and shared their bags of wild rice. They were so happy to have all that wild rice! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. Every morning she would give her mom a big yummy kiss. Her mom would smile and thank her for the kiss. + +One day the girl decided to go kiss other people. She went around the village kissing everyone she saw. Everyone smiled and was happy when she kissed them! + +At the end of the day when the girl got home, she got the biggest, yummiest kiss from her mom. That night she went to bed feeling happy, knowing that every kiss makes people smile. +Riley was very excited to go to the mall with his mommy. He was too young to walk around on his own, but Mommy said he could pick out one toy to keep. He was so excited! He walked down the halls looking at all of the different toys. + +He stopped at one toy. It was a silly looking toy with one wheel and three arms. He thought it was hilarious and grabbed it off the shelf. Mommy smiled and said she liked it too. + +But when they got to the cashier, she told Mommy it was embarrassing. Mommy said Riley had to put the toy back. He was sad and put it back on the shelf. It felt different not having the toy in his hands. He put his little arms around Mommy and she gave him a big hug. Together they could find something else just as special. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous boy named Evan. One day, Evan decided to go exploring in the forest. He wanted to find something exciting and new. + +As he was walking, Evan heard a loud yell coming from the woods. He was curious, so Evan followed the sound. When he arrived at the source, he saw a mommy bear and her two cubs. They were stuck in a big pile of waste! + +Evan quickly climbed a nearby tree to get away from the angry mama bear. He watched as she yelled and tried to push the waste away. Eventually, the mama bear freed her cubs. + +Evan felt relieved and happy. He had helped the mama bear and her cubs. He also had an adventurous and exciting day! +Charlie was three years old and he loved to act. One day, his mom bought some brown paint. She gave it to Charlie and showed him how to act with it. He smiled and started to splash the paint around. He made big circles, spirals and funny faces with it. Charlie even mixed the paint colors to make new colors. His mom was so proud of him and loved to watch him act. He was like an artist with the paint! Charlie loved playing with it and creating new things. When he was finished, he looked proudly at all the things he had made. He was a very brave and happy acter! +Once upon a time there was a flexible girl. Every night she went to bed, hoping to have pleasant dreams. But instead, she always had the same nightmare. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't escape it. + +One day, the girl decided to take matters into her own hands. She settled on a plan. First, she would close her eyes and take a slow deep breath. Then she would picture a place of safety and peace. + +The next night, just as the nightmare started to take hold, the girl remembered her plan. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and imagined herself being surrounded by colourful balloons. Her nightmare disappeared and she felt safe and relaxed. + +From then on, the girl was able to settle her nightmares and sleep peacefully. She knew that she was in control and she could face her fears with courage and flexibility. +Once upon a time, there lived an open palm. It was so happy that it laughed and smiled all the time. One day, the palm decided to go on an adventure. It left its home and travelled to a distant land. + +When it got there, the open palm saw a fire burning. It was so beautiful that the palm wanted to get closer. But when it did, the fire was too hot and the palm started to burn. + +The open palm quickly ran away from the fire but it was too late - the fire had burned its skin. The palm was so sad that it started to cry. + +But then, a kind stranger noticed the sad open palm. The stranger gave the palm some healing ointment and the palm's skin started to feel better. The palm was so happy and said thank you to the stranger. + +From that day on, the open palm was very careful when it was near any fire. It taught all of its friends to stay away from the fire too, so that none of them ever had to feel the burn again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She lived in a small hut with her family. Every day she would complain about how small and boring it was. + +One day, her dad took her outside. Together they built a bigger hut. Sarah was so happy that she stopped complaining. + +Sarah was very polite when she saw the new hut. She said "thank you" to her dad and went inside to explore. She saw that the hut was bigger and nicer than the old one. + +Sarah loves her new hut and her dad. She is so grateful for it and never complains about it now. Plus, Sarah is extra polite to her parents for what they have done for her. +In the forest there was a large tree. On the tree, a squirrel sat. The squirrel watched and listened to all the things in the forest. One day, it heard a voice. + +The voice asked, "What is your name?" The squirrel answered, "My name is Whiskers." The voice asked, "Do you like your home?" Whiskers answered, "Yes, I like living in the big tree." + +The voice said, "Good. By the way, I saw you have a very large foot." Whiskers answered, "Yes, I have big feet." The voice replied, "That's so cool!" + +The voice asked, "Will you be my friend?" Whiskers answered, "Yes, I will!" The voice said, "Great! Let's be friends!" + +From then on, Whiskers and the voice were best friends and they would often talk and play together. They had lots of fun and enjoyed being friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sandy. Sandy wanted to get better at playing hide and seek. + +She asked her Dad for help. Dad said that he would bury something and Sandy had to find it. He gave her a shovel and pointed her to the garden. + +Sandy looked in the garden and soon found a dull pass. She knew that it was the pass that Dad was talking about because she could see a little of the end sticking out of the ground. + +Sandy got down on her hands and knees and started to dig. Soon she had uncovered the pass. She was very happy. Now she was sure that she would win the next round of hide and seek! +Once upon a time there was a happy family of three. Every day, the mummy and daddy would spend time playing with their little girl. One day, the little girl wanted to try something new so the family went outside to spend time together. + +The mummy took a baseball and the daddy took a bat. They taught the little girl how to play a game they called 'baseball'. The mummy threw the baseball and the daddy tried to hit it with the bat. Every time the daddy hit it, they would run around the garden trying to reach the four bases. + +After a while, the mummy said it was time to get back inside. On the way, the little girl spotted a big yellow flower. The mummy bent down and put her knee in the soft soil to have a closer look. Suddenly, an unknown creature flew out of the flower! + +The three of them screamed in surprise, but soon started to laugh. They decided to spend more time looking at the flowers so they could explore the garden a bit more. It was a great day! +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. Every day a girl named Jane went to the tree to play. She would run around it, climb it and tease the birds who lived in it. + +One day while Jane was playing, a rabbit came hopping along. He was looking for a way to sneak some carrots from the garden. Jane thought it was funny and she began to tease the rabbit. + +The rabbit didn't like that, so he hopped up and away. Jane thought it was fun to watch the rabbit go and laughed. + +Then a tall man came walking by and saw what was happening. He told Jane that teasing wasn't a nice way to play and sent her home. + +From then on, Jane stopped teasing animals and searched for other, nicer ways to play. +Molly and her mom were walking down the hall. Molly was pointing and saying, "Look! Look!" Her mom smiled. "What is it, sweetheart?" she asked. Molly pointed to an open door. "It's so tasty!" she said. + +Molly's mom smiled and said, "Let's go inside and see." Molly grabbed her mum's hand, and they stepped into the room. Inside, there was a table full of delicious treats. Molly's mom said, "My goodness, this looks tasty!" + +Molly's eyes lit up. She wanted to try one of the treats. Her mom said, "I think one of us should lead the way." Molly smiled and boldly grabbed a chocolate cookie. She took a big bite and said, "Mmmmm! This is delicious!" + +Molly and her mom laughed. They shared the treats and then Molly led the way out of the room. As they walked back down the hall, Molly said, "That was so tasty!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Lucy. She liked to play outside and make up stories. One day, her mommy said it was time for dinner. Lucy was so excited as she smelled something tasty. + +When Lucy saw the plate in front of her, there was a big piece of juicy steak. She had never seen a steak before, so she didn't know what it was. She asked her mommy and mommy said, "It's a special treat for you tonight- it's steak! Now have a bite and see if you like it". + +Lucy took a bite of the steak and it was delicious. She couldn't believe it was so yummy. She ate the whole steak up and then she was very sleepy. Her mommy said it was time for bed and Lucy went off to sleep. + +Lucy had a great night's sleep and when she woke up, she knew what steak was. She was so happy that she learnt something new! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a pirate named Bob. Bob loved the ocean and was always sailing around looking for adventure. One day, Bob was exploring when suddenly, he heard a really loud, noisy noise! It was coming from the other side of an island. + +Bob decided to find out what was causing the noise. When he arrived, he saw a group of monkeys making a lot of noise. The monkeys were trying to open up a treasure chest that was filled with delicious treats. But the chest was locked, and the monkeys couldn't open it. + +So Bob stepped in and said "Let me help". He used his special pirate keys and opened the chest. The monkeys were so excited. Bob allowed them to take out some of the treats and share it with their friends. The monkeys were very happy and made Bob their pirate captain! + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tire in the dry grass. It was all by itself. Suddenly, a girl walking by saw it. She bent down to pick it up. She was going to tie it to a wagon. She used a strong string to tie it to the wagon. After she tied it tight, she took the tire and wagon for a ride. All around the neighborhood, she showed everyone her tire wagon. Everyone was amazed at how strong the string was and at how tire stayed tied tight. Whenever it was a dry day, she could take her tire wagon out for a ride, and everyone was always happy to see her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a successful restaurant. The restaurant was filled with people who were very happy. + +One day, a small boy wanted to see the inside of the very successful restaurant. So he followed the people who were going into it. + +Inside the restaurant, the boy saw that the people were eating delicious food. He wanted to try it too. When he asked the waiter for some food, the waiter said that the boy had to have money first. The boy didn't have any money but the waiter was nice and brought him some food anyway. + +The boy was very thankful and was so happy that he had followed the people into the successful restaurant. From that day on, he would always go to the restaurant when he wanted something to eat. +Once upon a time there was a glove. It was very friendly and it liked to go everywhere with its owner. One day, it went out to the park with its owner. + +The glove was so excited to explore the park! Everywhere it looked it saw something new and amazing. It saw the tall trees reaching up towards the sky, the fuzzy grass and some ducks swimming in the pond. + +The glove kept going and soon it noticed a little girl. She was very friendly and had a smile on her face. She asked the glove if it wanted to play. + +The glove was so excited that it jumped up and down. It wanted to join in the fun. + +The little girl and the glove had a great time running and playing together in the park. The glove showed the girl all the special places it had seen. + +By the time they stopped playing, the glove and the little girl understood each other very well. They said goodbye and promised to come back and play again soon! +Once upon a time there was an ignorant heel. He was always getting in trouble and not listening to his friends. One day while he was wandering around he saw something very strange. It was a big light that was glowing a beautiful color. He was so excited by it that he forgot to be ignorant. He leaned in closer and soon the glow filled him up with energy. The heel jumped up and down in excitement and ran to tell his friends. From that day onwards, the glow spread joy and knowledge to every heel. The end. +Lilly loved to talk. She was only 3 years old, but she already understood a lot. One day, her mom told her about nations. Lilly was surprised. She didn't understand what her mom meant. + +Her mom explained that a nation was a group of people who lived together in one place. They had their own special rules and way of life. Lilly was beginning to understand. + +Lilly asked why it was hard to be a part of a nation. Her mom said that it was because people had to learn about the rules and way of life that each nation had. It was hard work, but it was worth it. Lilly stared in wonder. + +Lilly smiled. She was so happy to understand nations. It wasn't hard. She knew that joining a nation was an important thing. +Max liked to wander. He was only three years old, but he loved exploring new places. + +One day, Max went to the movies. It was a big theater and he had never been there before. Max was excited and happy. + +The movie tickets were very cheap, so Max's family could afford to go. + +At the movies, Max watched a colorful movie about a brave bear. He was filled with wonder and he couldn't stop smiling. + +By the time the movie was over, Max was too tired to wander any more. He had had such a great time. + +Max's family all held hands and went home together. Max was filled with happy thoughts of his wonderful adventure at the movies. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was 3 years old and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Anna was playing in her garden when she stepped on something sharp. It was a big thorn! Anna gasped and jumped back in surprise. She screamed really loud. + +Her mom came running out of the house. She saw that Anna had hurt her toe and it was bleeding a bit. She said some kind words and helped her back inside. + +Anna's mom made an ordinary bandage and wrapped it around Anna's toe. The bandage made Anna feel better. She stopped screaming and smiled at her mom. + +The mom also gave Anna a big hug and a kiss. Anna knew she was safe now and all was well. +Once there was a little girl. She was very sad because she had lost her cap. She searched in her house, but could not find it. + +She went outside to look for her cap. She asked her mother and father, but they didn't know where it was. + +Just then, she saw a bird. The bird had a cap on its head. It was her cap! She was so happy. + +The bird flew down and showed the little girl where her cap was. She thanked the bird and put the cap on her head. Now the little girl was no longer sad. She was very happy to have her cap back. +Once upon a time, there was a brown rope. It was a very special rope, because you could use it to imagine anything you wanted. + +One day, a three year old child found the rope. They were so excited because they could now imagine all sorts of fun things. They imagined they were swimming in the sea, flying through the sky and even playing with a puppy. + +The rope was the perfect toy, because it always brought lots of smiles and laughter to the three year old. Everyday, the child would take the rope to a different place and use it to imagine new and exciting things. + +The brown rope became the three year old's best friend. They shared lots of fun and happy moments together, that the child will never ever forget. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Joe and Mae. Joe was a lonely little boy and Mae was a girl with lots of energy. + +One day, Mae said to Joe, “Let’s organize a trip. We can make a map so we know where to go.†+Joe agreed, so the two friends got to work. They drew a map and wrote instructions on it. + +Soon it was time to go on their trip. Joe and Mae set off and followed the map to a dead forest. They went through the forest looking at the different types of trees and the animals they could find. + +When they got home, Joe and Mae knew they had organized a great trip. They were proud of the map they had made and their special adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe had a vehicle that he liked to ride in. It was a special vehicle because it could speak! Each time Joe got into the vehicle and asked it to go somewhere, the vehicle would nod, to show that it understood. + +Joe was very happy with his obedient vehicle. He asked it to take him to the park one day. The vehicle nodded, and off they went! When they arrived at the park, Joe was excited and jumped out of the vehicle. He thanked the vehicle and ran off to play. + +The vehicle waited patiently until Joe was ready to go home. When Joe returned, the vehicle nodded to let him know that it was ready. Joe said goodbye to the park and hopped back in the vehicle. + +Off they went! Joe and his obedient vehicle were best friends, and they were always happy when they were together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man called Tom. Tom was a very creative man and he liked to create things. + +One day Tom had a great idea. He wanted to make something special. First he took some mud from the ground. It was very filthy mud. Then he made a big pile of it and flattened it. This was his pitch. + +Tom had worked very hard making his pitch. When it was finally done he was very pleased! Now he could create his special thing. + +He took a stick and a big pot and started to mix up the mud. As he stirred it all together, the mud began to form into shapes. It looked like little animals. + +When Tom was done, he had created some special creatures. They were made of mud, but they were alive! He laughed and hugged the little mud creatures. + +Tom was so happy with his creation. He hugged the little mud creatures again and they smiled back at him. His special creation was just perfect! +Once upon a time there was a nosy little shopkeeper. He was always looking around, checking prices and looking at what the customers were buying. One day an old woman came into the shop with a jar. The shopkeeper was very nosy and asked the old woman what she had in the jar. She told him it was a special magic potion. The shopkeeper was very curious and asked the old woman how much it was. She said it was a special price and shook the jar. Suddenly a loud noise came from the jar and the shopkeeper got scared! He asked the old woman what it was and she just smiled and said â€it’s the price for the potion.†The shopkeeper was so curious that he decided to buy the potion and shook the jar again. This time a little spark of magic came out and the shopkeeper was amazed! The old woman smiled and said, “Now you will have your own magic.†+Once upon a time there was a bulb. It was a very clear bulb. It gave off a nice light that made everyone happy. One day, something bad happened and the light went away. + +Everyone was very sad and didn't know what had happened. Then one little girl said she knew what had happened. She said, "Someone must have prevented the bulb from working." + +The people asked the little girl how she knew this. She replied, "I know because the bulb was so clear before. If it was not prevented, the light would still be here." + +The people all agreed and thanked the little girl for her help. They decided to get a new bulb so that the light could come back. + +When the new bulb was installed, everyone cheered. The light came back and everyone was happy again. They all knew that it was the little girl who had helped to prevent the darkness from staying. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she had never seen the big world outside. She was happy to stay at home with her parents and her toys. Every day her parents would give her a big hug and tell her how much they love her. + +One day, when she was playing in the garden, her parents said it was time to leave. She didn't want to go and started to cry. But her parents were not ignorant, they knew it was a new and exciting adventure. + +So, she said goodbye to her house and everything she knew. Her mum and dad hugged her tight and told her it was all going to be OK. + +The little girl was scared and didn’t know what to expect, but as they drove off, she couldn't help but feel excited by the roads, buildings, trees and new people she saw. + +She was sure that this adventure would be one she would never forget. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day Lucy wanted to try a new adventure. She grabbed her mask and went off to explore! + +But as she walked, she got tired. Her legs felt weak and she realized she needed to take a break. So, Lucy stopped and sat down in a grassy spot. + +Just then, she heard laughter coming from behind her. She turned around and saw two of her friends! They each had their own masks and they were marching around. + +Lucy laughed, then waved them over. The three of them began to march around together, until Lucy got too tired. She stopped and said, "This has been so much fun, but I feel weak now." + +Her friends understood and agreed that it was time to go home. They all picked up their masks and said goodbye. + +It was a fun day full of adventure and exploration! Lucy knew she would come back soon to try more! +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Hop. He loved to hop around the pond and have fun. One day, Hop saw a leaf floating on the pond. He wanted to play with it, so he hopped over and reached out to grab it. But just as he was about to grab the leaf, another frog named Splash slapped it away. + +Hop was very sad and ashamed. He felt too tiny and weak, like he could never play with the leaf. He could feel tears in his eyes and he didn't want Splash to see him cry, so he quickly hopped away. + +Hop hopped and hopped until he found a big, shady tree. He was about to take a nap when he saw the same leaf he wanted to play with, floating right in front of him. He couldn't believe it. He grabbed the leaf and smiled. He was so happy he hopped around and around the leaf, splashing and laughing. + +Hop felt so relieved now that he could play with the leaf, without getting slapped away. He was glad that he wasn't ashamed anymore. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl in a big city. She dreamed of a place that was filled with fun. Every night she looked up at the sky and wished. She wished that somewhere out there was a big city, just like hers but better! + +One night, she heard a whisper in her ear. It said, "Look up! Look up at the night sky. See the lights in the red sky?" She looked up and saw the stars twinkling in the dark red sky. She knew that the whisper meant to follow the lights. + +So she followed the twinkling lights and they led her to a magical city. Everywhere she looked, she saw beautiful, tall buildings and lots of different activities going on. Everywhere she looked, the city was red. Red like the night sky. + +The little girl felt so happy and free in the city. She had followed a dream and made it come true. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. On a gloomy day, she went outside to play. She saw something shiny in the mud and when she got closer, she saw it was a piece of cardboard. She picked it up and it had her name on it - written in glittery letters! Susie was so happy. + +She took it home and showed her mom and dad. They said it must be a surprise. Susie hurried outside with it. She followed the path until she came to an old tree. She put the cardboard on the ground and waited. Suddenly, a beautiful fairy appeared! + +The fairy was so happy to meet Susie. She said, "Hello Susie! Let's have some fun!" Together, they played games and ran around the old tree. Susie told the fairy all about school and her friends. They laughed and sang until it was time for the fairy to go back home. + +The fairy said goodbye with a sparkly hug and left Susie standing under the tree. The cardboard stayed there until Susie was ready to pick it up and take it home. Now, whenever Susie gets a bit sad or overwhelmed, she takes out the cardboard and remembers that special day when she met the fairy. +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat. The cat wanted to go on an adventure and he had a plan. He got a big plate and put it on his head. Then he started to walk around to see the world. Everywhere he went, the plate made the cat look silly. At first, he was embarrassed. But soon, he didn't care at all and he was having tons of fun. Everywhere he went, kids stopped and laughed. The cat liked it a lot and he began to meow and dance. All of a sudden, he felt brave and strong. With the plate on his head, he felt like nothing bad could happen to him. He kept exploring until the sun went down. Finally, he went home and had a nice warm dinner in his cozy cat bed. And he promised himself that he would plan another adventure soon! +Once upon a time, there was a swan who was very ignorant. She did not understand that danger was near. One day, she was walking close to a lake, when she suddenly fell in! + +She flapped her wings hoping to fly out of the lake. However, try as she might she could not escape. + +Her friends, the other birds, saw her in the lake and called for help. They shouted and shouted until a nice human came over. + +The human was wearing a bright yellow coat and a wide hat. He carefully picked up the swan and placed her safely on the grass. + +The swan was happy and grateful. She spread out her wings and flew off into the sky, singing a song of joy. From then on, she was careful not to be so ignorant and to always pay attention. +Once there was a girl called Emily. She was three years old. Emily was playing with her toys when she saw her Dad pick up a magnet from the kitchen counter. She was very curious about the magnet. + +Emily asked Dad what the magnet was for. He told her it could stick things to the fridge. Emily was excited. She wanted to try out the magnet. + +Emily grabbed the magnet but when she tried to stick something to the fridge, it didn't work. Emily was confused. She sighed and put the magnet back on the counter. + +She thought and thought but she couldn't work out how the magnet worked. Emily sighed again and dad smiled. He picked up the magnet and showed her how to use it. Emily practiced and soon she was able to stick all her drawings onto the fridge. + +Emily was very happy and Dad was proud of her. She loved the magnet and the new things it could do! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable firework named Daisy. Daisy was determined to make everyone smile. Everywhere Daisy went, she radiated joy and happiness. + +One night, Daisy was out flying around when she heard a loud noise. Daisy quickly zoomed towards the noise and saw a family standing by a pond. From behind a tree, Daisy saw a big doggy who kept trying to get close to the family. + +Then Daisy had an idea. She flew up high in the sky. When Daisy got close enough to the doggy, she unleashed a bright and sparkly firework and the doggy backed away. Everyone cheered for Daisy! + +Daisy was so happy that she'd been able to help. She stayed close to the family just in case the doggy came back. Sure enough, the doggy started to get closer. Daisy shooed him away with a loud bang and a bite of her firework. Everyone was safe, and Daisy was glad she could help. +Mary was an adventurous little girl. She loved looking at the world around her. One day, Mary went for a walk in the park. She was so excited! She couldn't wait to explore. + +As Mary walked, she gazed at all the trees and the grass. Everything was so beautiful! Suddenly, she heard a sound. It was coming from the playground. Mary looked up, and she saw a group of children playing with a pitch. + +Mary was curious, so she decided to join in. She ran up to the children and started to play with the pitch. The children welcomed her with open arms and they all laughed and ran together. + +Mary will always remember that day. It was so much fun! She felt excited and adventurous as she gazed around the playground. Mary knew she would never forget her exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, a smart little girl named Sarah wanted to find some fun. She asked her mom if she could go out and play. But her mom said no. + +Sarah decided to find her own fun. She put on her shoes and went outside. Unfortunately, she ran into a big muddy puddle and couldn't get out! She was stuck in the mud. + +But then, her mom came out and saved Sarah. She picked her up out of the mud and hugged her tight. + +Sarah was so happy and excited. She thanked her mom and they had lots of fun together afterwards. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy who wanted to go swimming. She saw a big lake and asked her mom if she could go in the lake and swim. Mandy’s mom said yes, so Mandy got ready to go swimming. + +Mandy jumped into the lake, but she felt something soft and bouncy. She realized she was standing on a mattress. She was scared, but then she saw that the mattress was floating so she decided to swim around it. + +Mandy swam for a long time and it felt so fun! The mattress seemed to follow her as she swam. She was scared of the mattress, but she kept swimming anyway. She was so brave! + +Finally, Mandy had enough swimming and stopped by the edge of the lake. Her mom was so proud of her and they went home together, with the mattress still floating behind them. + +The end. +One day it was raining. Sarah and her mom went outside with an umbrella. Sarah thought it was boring to stay inside, so she asked her mom if they could go out. Her mom said sure and opened the umbrella. When they got outside, the wind was very strong. It split the umbrella in two. + +Sarah was very sad. She wanted to go out and play, but now there was no umbrella. Her mom said, "Don't worry. We will buy another." So Sarah and her mom went to the store. + +At the store, Sarah saw lots of umbrellas. Some were blue, some were purple and some were pink. She tried out a pink one and her mom said, "It looks nice!" Sarah was happy because she had a new umbrella, and now the rain wouldn't be boring anymore. So, she and her mom went back outside and took a walk in the rain. +Once there was a wild and furry mustache. It could do amazing things that no one could believe. Everywhere it went, people followed, amazed by the world the mustache would show them. + +One day an old man saw the mustache and wanted to join in the fun. He chased the mustache around and around until suddenly, the mustache stopped and turned around. + +To the old man's amazement, the mustache spoke! It said, "I know you want to join me, but you must believe in yourself first." + +The old man was very surprised. He believed in himself enough to start running again, this time behind the mustache, leading the wild adventures. + +They ran and ran until they reached the end of their amazing journey. The old man was so happy he'd followed the mustache that he hugged it tightly. From that day on, the two were the best of friends and they never stopped believing in themselves. +Once there was a man who was always nice. All the people liked him and he made them laugh. One day, he did something wrong and he got punished. He was embarrassed because everyone saw. He tried to hide it but they all knew. He was sad but he leaned that if he did wrong, he would be punished. From then on he was careful and tried to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was a happy and calm boy who loved to cook. He especially liked to try new styles of cooking. Every day he was in the kitchen, stirring, mixing and tasting all kinds of food. + +He tried all sorts of cooking styles, from frying to steaming. He would experiment with the ingredients and the flavours. His family were always so impressed with the delicious food he made. + +But the little boy was most proud of his calm cooking style. He was able to keep his cool even when the food didn't go as planned. He was able to adjust the ingredients and come up with something special. He always said " cooking is about enjoying the journey, not just the destination." + +The little boy wanted to share his love for cooking so he started teaching others about his calming cooking style. Everyone loved his simple, yet delicious recipes. + +The moral of the story is that no matter what kind of cooking style you have, the important thing is to stay calm and enjoy the journey! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who liked to travel. She loved to explore and see new places. One day, she saw a big pink ambulance outside her house. It was so big and had so many lights. She wanted to take a ride in it. + +So, she opened the door and stepped inside. There were so many gadgets and buttons. She couldn't believe it. She pressed a few buttons to see what would happen. Suddenly, the ambulance started to move! + +The ambulance traveled fast and made lots of loud noises. The girl held on tight and waved to all the people who saw her pass by. After a while, she arrived at her destination. She was so excited and happy! + +The girl thanked the ambulance driver and got out of the ambulance. It had been an amazing ride. She would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a trip to the beach. The sun was bright and the water was cool. The family had a great day playing and collecting shells. + +When it was time to go home, the family put all their shells into a freezer. They wanted to keep them safe until they could make something special with them. + +The next day, the family heard a loud noise coming from the freezer. When they opened it, they saw a little hurt and scared animal. The animal had come inside the freezer and could not get out. + +The family was very glad they had collected the shells and put them in the freezer. They knew that if they had not done so, the animal would have been even more hurt. + +The family quickly opened the freezer door and the animal ran away to safety. + +The family was glad they had saved the animal and they learned a valuable lesson that day—not to leave anything behind when going on trips to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a bright green bike and she liked to ride it on the road. One day, she was riding her bike and she was having so much fun. + +The girl started to ride down a hill, around a corner and she couldn't see what was coming. Then, she saw a big green snake on the road! She was so scared she stopped and stayed very still. + +The snake was very big and it was very long! The girl didn't know what to do. She looked around and she guessed it was time to get out of there! + +She got back on her bike and rode away as fast as she could. She was very happy when she reached the end of the road. She never saw the snake again. +Max was so tired. He yawned and yawned until his mouth was wide open. He had been playing all day, and wanted a rest. + +His mommy had an idea. She showed him a raft. It was pink and shiny. Max was very happy. He wanted to go on it. + +So, they went to the river. When they got there, Max put on his life-jacket and hopped onto the raft. He paddled and splashed. He even sang a song! + +It was the best day ever! When he was done, Max yawned again. He was so tired. He had a great day on the pink raft. +Jim was very enthusiastic about his surprise. He was so excited that he shouted to everyone in the park, "Look what I found!" It was a big, green, leafy herb. Everyone smiled and shouted back, "Wow, Jim!" Jim was very proud of his find and he couldn't stop showing it to everyone. He ran around, waving his herb high in the air as he shouted with excitement. + +Jim was so happy that he made all his friends laugh. They laughed and shouted, "Jim found an herb!" Jim felt so happy that he decided to take the herb home and give it to his mom. His mom was very happy and smiled when she saw the herb. She said, "Thank you, Jim! This herb will be the perfect addition to dinner tonight." Jim was so excited! He shouted with joy, "I found it!" + +Jim and his mom enjoyed dinner that night, with the delicious herb in the meal. They all enjoyed the meal and were happy and enthusiastic about Jim's surprise. Every time they thought of it they shouted with joy, "Jim found an herb!" +Once there was a little boy called Bob. He loved to play with his rag. He always said: "This is the best rag ever!" Bob was determined to be successful with his rag. + +One day, Bob decided to take his rag on an adventure. He waved to his mum and said goodbye, then off he went. He travelled far and wide, and discovered so many wonderful things! + +Bob felt so proud of his rag. He said to it: "You are amazing - you can do anything!". He explained his plan to be successful: he wanted to show everyone the power of the rag. + +One day, Bob and his rag arrived at a village. He said to the people: "My rag is so special. It is magical!" Everyone was surprised, but Bob explained how his rag could do amazing things. Everyone was amazed, and soon everyone wanted a rag just like Bob's! + +Bob was successful! He taught everyone about the power of his rag, and everyone was happy. Bob and his rag returned home, and Bob said: "This is the best adventure ever!" +Once there was a little girl named Belinda. Belinda was very quiet. She loved playing with her lollipop. Every day she would go out to the park and sit by herself. She was so quiet that the birds would often come and sit near her. + +One day, Belinda was playing with her lollipop when suddenly a little puppy ran up to her. The puppy looked so cute and friendly that Belinda couldn't help but smile. She bent down and let the puppy sniff her hand. + +"What's your name?" Belinda asked the puppy. The puppy barked happily and licked her hand. Belinda laughed and said, "Lollipop, that's a great name for you!" + +Belinda and Lollipop were now best friends. Everywhere Belinda went, Lollipop followed. They were perfect companions - Belinda was quiet and Lollipop was playful. + +The two of them had so many happy days together. They said goodbye to the birds each day and went on lots of new adventures. Belinda and Lollipop were the best of friends and they would always be together. +One day, Jill saw a mixer in the store. She asked her mum about it. Her mum said, “That’s a mixer. It can mix things together.†+ +Jill asked, “Can it mix animals?†+ +Mum shook her head and said, “No, it can mix different types of food.†+ +Jill was a bit disappointed. That night, she mentioned the mixer to her dad. He said, “Why don’t you buy it and make a rough mix of your favourite snacks?†+ +Jill liked that idea. With her pocket money, she bought the mixer. At home, she made a lovely snack mix. Everyone said that it tasted really good. + +From then on, Jill always mentioned the mixer when she wanted to make a special snack. +Once upon a time, there was a fat frog. Every night the frog would go to sleep in the pond. He would snuggle up to a lily pad and close his eyes. + +One night, the frog heard a strange noise. He opened his eyes and peered out of the pond. What he saw made him very excited! + +It was a great big butterfly! It was fluttering around and looked so beautiful. The frog wanted to meet the butterfly and became very eager. + +So, he hopped out of the pond and hopped towards the butterfly. The butterfly smiled and said hello to the frog. They talked and played until it was dark. + +The frog was very sleepy so the butterfly said goodbye. The frog hopped back into the pond and curled up on his lily pad. Soon the frog was fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Betty. Every day, Betty would build different things with her toy blocks. She would build tall towers and castles and other weird things that made her family laugh. One day, Betty built a big smile out of her toy blocks. It was the biggest and the happiest smile Betty ever made! + +Betty's mom was so happy that she scooped up Betty in a big hug. She kissed Betty and said that the smile was the most beautiful thing she ever saw. So, every day, Betty would build a new smile out of her blocks. + +Soon, all her friends came to see Betty's weird smile creations. They would smile and laugh as they saw the new things that Betty could build. Everyone knew that they could always go to Betty's house and find something special and happy. + +The End. +One summer, there was a hairy cat. +It liked to wander around the garden. +It liked to slip around the pond and find things to play with. +One day it slipped and its furry tail fell into the pond. +The cat didn't like it, so it tried to climb out. +But it just kept slipping in the pond and couldn't get out. +Then, a little boy heard its meows and ran to help. +He quickly lifted the cat out of the pond and they both were so happy. +The cat licked the boy's face and thanked him. +It was a happy summer day! +Kitty was miserable. Today was her birthday and everyone was out of town. She was all alone and had no one to celebrate with. + +Suddenly, she saw something special. A big loop made of shiny, colorful ribbons was hanging from her door! Kitty was very happy. + +She ran outside and started to spin around the loop. Each time Kitty spun, the loop made a beautiful sound. She celebrated by dancing and singing. + +Kitty felt like something special was happening. She had found the perfect way to celebrate her birthday. She danced and sang until the sun went down. + +Kitty smiled, feeling much less miserable. She was so glad she had found a way to make her birthday special. +Once upon a time there was a little dog called Mandy. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Every day Mandy would go for long walks in the park and she would have lots of fun. + +Mandy needed to stay warm so her family bought her a green vest. The vest was so soft and comfortable. Every morning they helped Mandy put it on so she wouldn't get cold. + +Mandy also needed food. Her family would feed her every day with a bowl of yummy kibble. She loved it and always ate it all up. + +Mandy was very happy. She felt safe, comfortable in her new vest and had plenty of food. She was a very lucky dog! +Max noticed a cane. It was wild like a creature that had grown in the forest. He touched it and it felt smooth. Max picked it up and began swinging it around. He was having so much fun! + +He looked at the cane more closely and noticed something strange. It seemed to be glowing in some places! He touched it, and saw a magical sparkle appear. + +Max decided to bring the cane home so he could show his family what he had found. He tucked it under his arm and hurried home. + +When Max arrived, his family was amazed! Together, they all went outside to take a closer look. They were excited to discover that the cane was magical! From that day forward, it became their magical wand for adventures. +Mikey was a very naughty boy. All his friends were playing with their toys peacefully, but Mikey was being a nuisance everywhere he went. + +His mother warned him to stop, but he didn't listen. Finally, she decided to punish him for being so naughty. She took him to the kitchen and gave him a pan. The pan was very big, and it was heavy! + +His mother said he had to bang the pan loudly. Mikey knew it was punishment, and he cried a little bit. But then he remembered his mother had put something special in the pan. He realized it was something delicious, and he was very excited to try it! + +He stopped crying and started banging the pan with a big smile on his face. He was so happy to have something delicious to eat! And his mother was pleased that he had learned his lesson, and stopped being naughty. +Once upon a time there was a puppy who really wanted to get a spot on the rug. He thought about it all the time, but he wasn't sure how. + +One day, he asked his mom for help. She thought for a bit, and then she said, "I think you need a useful tool!" The puppy was so excited, he asked, "Where will I get it from? + +His mom smiled and said, "Right over there in the kitchen. You'll find a brush and a dustpan." The puppy got the brush and dustpan, and with a few hearty strokes he swept the spot clean! + +The puppy was very proud of himself, and he settled into his new spot on the rug, curled up and went to sleep. From that day on, the puppy and the spot on the rug were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a charming girl named Jessie who wanted to try something new. She wondered what it would feel like to swim in the sea. So, after getting ready, Jessie excitedly ran to the beach. + +When she arrived, the sun shone bright in the sky and the water shimmered. Jessie couldn't wait to get in the sea. She ran and jumped into the crystal blue water. + +Jessie loved the feeling of the cool water all around her. She swam and splashed, feeling so alive. She laughed, enjoying the moment. + +When she was done, Jessie felt so happy and content. She wondered if swimming in the sea could be even more fun next time. +Once there was a little parrot. He lived in a big forest and loved chirping all day long. One day, he was sitting on a branch, when something special caught his attention. It was a bright red machine! The parrot wanted to know what it was, so he flew closer. It was a printer! + +The parrot was mesmerized. He loved how loud it sounded when it printed a page. He decided to try it out. He ground some of his feathers into a fine powder and placed it carefully into the machine tray. Sure enough, the printer worked! The parrot saw his feathers printed onto a piece of paper. He was so excited! + +From then on, the little parrot loved to print his feathers. Whenever he found a printer, he would carefully put his feathers inside. He made many different prints, from big ones to small ones. He was so proud of his creations. + +The little parrot had so much fun printing his feathers. He never got tired of it and would always find new printers to use. He was the happiest parrot in the forest! +Once there was a boy who was very young. He had a mysterious blanket that he cared for very much. Every day, he hugged his blanket and sang a song to it. He thought the blanket was magic, like a friend who kept him warm and happy. + +One day, the boy went to explore a park. The sun was shining and he saw many new things. But then he got lost and it began to get dark. He was cold and scared. + +The boy looked around and saw a box with his mysterious blanket inside! He was so happy and he hugged the blanket tightly. He snuggled up in the blanket and it kept him warm and safe. + +At the end of the day, the boy found his way back home. He felt safe and warm in his mysterious blanket. He knew it would always take care of him no matter what happened. +Jack and Jill were very excited. They were going to their aunt's house for lunch and she always made something special. When they arrived, their aunt had a waffle ready for them. It looked very fancy with all the sparkles. Jack and Jill started to roll around with excitement. + +They both dug into the waffle. It was the most delicious thing they had ever tasted. The butter and syrup were perfect together. They asked for more, and soon the table was filled with fancy waffles. Jack and Jill laughed and rolled around in happiness. + +The afternoon passed quickly. Before they knew it, it was time to go home. They hugged their aunt goodbye and thanked her for the waffles. Then they rolled back home, talking about how much fun they had. That was one of their best days ever! +Once upon a time there was an ugly hook. It was falling apart and wasn't very strong. + +Then one day, a little girl saw the hook. She thought it was interesting and wanted to show it to her friends. So she picked up the hook and held it in her hand. + +The little girl said hello to her friends and proudly showed them the hook. They all thought it was cool and special that she found the ugly hook. + +They all took turns picking up the hook and looking at it up close. The girl was happy that her friends liked the hook. She put it down and they all laughed and played together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a hero. He was strong and brave and he wanted to make the world a better place. One day, he thought of a plan that was very difficult, but he was sure it was the best plan for everyone. He wanted to make sure everyone was happy. + +So, the hero set out to make his plan happen. He worked all day and all night to make sure it would be successful. He encountered many difficulties, but he never gave up. + +Finally, his plan worked! He was so excited and everyone was happy with the results. The hero had won! + +The moral of the story is that if you have a plan and you work hard for it, you can make it come true. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely crab. He was small, and no other crab wanted to play with him. He wanted so badly to find a friend. + +So, one day he decided to go for a zip. He zipped out of the water and onto the sand. He zipped and zipped, looking for someone to be his friend. + +Soon, he spotted another crab. She was very fast, zipping around. She was very happy and bright. + +The lonely crab wanted to be friends with her, so he zipped and zipped to catch up to her. And when he finally did reach her, they became best friends forever! They would zip and zip together all the time, never lonely again. +Once there was an enormous cake. It was so big that it could feed a whole family. Everyone was so excited to eat it. + +Mum started to pack the cake. She put it in a big box and closed the lid. Then she put the box in a bag. + +Mum and the family went to the park. When they got there, they opened the box. The cake was still big and delicious. + +Everybody ate the enormous cake until they were full. After they finished, they threw away the box and went home. + +It was such a tasty treat. They all said that the enormous cake was the best cake in the world! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play in the garden. Every day she would run and jump and hide between the flowers. But her favorite thing to do was rake the piles of leaves that had fallen from the trees. + +One day as she was raking she heard a voice. It said, “Hello!†She looked around, but no one was there. She thought it must have been her imagination. + +But then the voice said again, “Hello! Look over here!†She followed the voice and saw a tiny fairy perched on a leaf. The fairy was amazing with her wings and sparkly dress. + +The fairy told the girl all about magical creatures that lived in the garden. She explained that they only showed themselves to special people. The girl was delighted and amazed by all the stories. + +And from that day forward, every time the girl went out to rake the leaves she listened carefully for the magical fairy's voice. She was never disappointed. +Once, there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was always very excited to go to school. Every day, Daisy would bring her enormous uniform to school. She loved wearing it, because it made her feel like a real grown-up. + +One morning, Daisy's mum and dad told her that they were going on an adventure. They said they needed to bring something important and asked Daisy to help. Daisy was delighted, and said she could bring her uniform. + +So they set off in the car. When they got to the place they were going, Daisy's parents gasped with surprise. There was an enormous castle in front of them! Daisy and her parents slowly walked closer to the castle. They saw a door, so her dad rang the bell. The door opened and Daisy was amazed. Even though it was daytime, cheerful fireworks were popping in the sky! An enormous party was happening! + +Daisy and her parents were welcomed by an army of friendly people, wearing the same enormous uniform as Daisy. Daisy and her family were surprised, but so happy! They had come to the right place. The people thanked Daisy for bringing her uniform, and together, they all enjoyed the wonderful party! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Joan. Joan was very sad because she had not been able to finish her poem. She tried to do her best, but she couldn't find the right words. + +Joan's mom told her to take a break and relax. So she went outside and decided to clean the garden. As she was tidying up some of the leaves, something caught her eye. It was a beautiful butterfly! + +Joan was so scared at first, but then she realized how beautiful the butterfly was. She watched as it flew through the garden and enjoyed the peaceful moments. + +Suddenly, Joan had an idea. She grabbed a piece of paper and started writing. After a few minutes, she finished her poem. She was so happy that she had accomplished something that she wasn't sure she could do. + +Joan ran inside to show her mom her poem. Her mom was so proud that Joan had been able to finish it. From then on, Joan enjoyed cleaning the garden because it inspired her to write. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in the middle of a field. One day, the wind blew and something special happened. + +As the wind calmed, a cobweb appeared in the tree. It was very big and sparkly. + +Little Timmy saw the cobweb from far away. He was so excited that he jumped and shouted, "Look at the cobweb!" + +He ran as fast as he could until he was standing under the tall tree. He looked up and saw the cobweb. His eyes lit up with happiness. + +Timmy gave the cobweb a big smile and said, "Hi, cobweb. You are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." Then he touched the cobweb gently and said, "Bye, cobweb. You’re the best." + +Timmy ran back home, feeling happy and excited that he had seen the cobweb. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to be useful. She wanted to help her mom and dad find a way to fix the broken things in their house. So she came up with a great idea. She went to the store and bought some tools and some glue. She used the tools to take apart what was broken and then used the glue to put it back together. Her mom and dad were so proud of her because she had found a way to fix the things that were broken. She had done a great job! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was very brave and loved to explore. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw something that made her stop. It was a modern needle, shining in the sun. + +Sue was so intrigued by the needle, she just had to find out more about it! She grabbed the needle and started to jog away. She ran as fast as she could hoping to find someone who could tell her about the modern needle. + +After jogging for a while, Sue finally found someone who knew what the needle was for. It turns out it was for making a dress. That was exactly what Sue had been needing! She thanked the woman and jogged back to her home excited to start making her special dress. + +The end. +Mary and her mom were walking outside in the park. Mary's mom pointed out a big tree with bright green leaves. Mary admired the tree and the sun shining brightly in the sky. + +Suddenly, Mary heard a loud crack! Mary and her mom looked down and saw a small nut lying on the ground. It looked hard, so Mary asked her mom for help to open it. + +Mom grabbed the nut and held it carefully in her hands. Then she put it between a rock, giving it a few gentle taps until it started to relax. The nut then cracked open and revealed a delicious treat inside. + +Mary and her mom took turns eating the treat and smiled, happy that they had such a wonderful day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a curious thief. He wanted to make friends, but he was too shy to ask. So he decided to spring into a nearby garden and search for treasure! + +When he got there, the thief noticed a huge pile of candy. He was so excited that he quickly grabbed whatever he could. But he was being watched by the gardener! + +The gardener asked the thief to give back the candy. The thief was so scared that he dropped everything and ran away! He ran and ran until he stumbled across a pond. + +The thief couldn't believe his luck! He quickly scooped up some of the water in his hands and found a tiny, shiny stone inside! He was so happy that the he quickly pocketed the stone and ran home. + +He knew from then on he would never steal from people ever again. Instead, he would look for things to find in the most curious places. He was so glad he had found the special stone. +Once upon a time, there was an automobile. It was very powerful, and could move really fast. Bob wanted to drive it, but he was too young. + +But then one day, Bob's mom had an idea. She thought that maybe she could support Bob and help him drive the automobile. So, together, they worked together and Bob was able to drive. + +Bob drove around the neighborhood, and everyone was so happy to see him. He beamed as he drove around with his mom. He felt so powerful driving the automobile with his mom's help. + +He drove around the neighborhood until it was time to go home. Bob thanked his mom for her support! They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a white store. There was a lot of fun things to play with inside the store. + +One day, two friends went to the store. One had a toy gun and wanted to shoot the other. The friend said no! So they both started playing with the toys inside the store. + +The first friend ran around the store pretending to shoot the other. But the gun made no sound. Then the other friend ran to the back of the store. + +The first friend found some white balloons. He thought it would be fun to shoot the balloons. So he took the gun and shot the balloons. The balloons popped and it was so much fun! The two friends laughed and laughed. Then they ran out of the store with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful fairy who lived in a small village. This fairy loved to help people, so each day she would fly around to mail letters for the villagers. They would ask her to mail letters to family, friends, and special people far away. + +One day, when the fairy was flying, she saw a little 3 year old child walking alone. The fairy decided to help out the child and asked if there was anything she could do. The child asked the fairy to mail a letter to their family, so the fairy gladly took the letter and flew off. + +The fairy was so helpful! She flew very quickly to make sure the letter got to the child’s family as soon as possible. When the fairy arrived with the letter, the family was so happy! They thanked the fairy for helping out the child and thanked her for being so kind. + +The fairy was so happy that she was able to help out the family. From then on, she made sure to mail letters for the villagers, but she always made sure to help any children who needed her help along the way too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with blocks. Every day, she would make a new pattern with them. + +One morning, Lucy's mother decided to take her to the park. Lucy was so excited! She put on her shoes and ran outside. + +At the park, Lucy had so much fun! She ran and jumped and played with her blocks. Then, her mother reminded her that it was time to go home. + +Lucy picked up the blocks and quickly made another pattern with them. This one was very loud! Everyone at the park noticed. Lucy's mother smiled and reminded her to always be creative. + +The next day, Lucy remembered her mother's advice. She was so proud of the pattern she made. It cheered her heart! +Once upon a time, there was a lab. He was fat and he loved to whistle. He would whistle whenever he was happy. + +One day, he was walking along the path when he heard a tune. It was a soft, gentle melody. He stopped to listen and started to whistle along. + +The melody was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, a tall man with a big hat appeared. He was whistling the same tune. + +The lab was so excited. He started to wag his tail and bark. The man smiled and kept whistling. He came closer and crouched down to the ground. The lab jumped up to give him a big hug. + +From that day onwards, the man and the lab were best friends. They would go for long walks and the man would always whistle. The lab would run around, happily joining in with the tune! +Once upon a time there was a big, tall tree. The tree wanted to grow tall and strong. But every morning, a thick fog came. The fog would stay all day, blocking the sun from the tree. + +The tree was very unhappy. It wanted to reach for the sun, but the fog was too strong. + +Then one day, a bird came to help. The bird said, "I know how to help you!" The bird flapped her wings and blew away the fog. + +The tree was so excited to feel the sun again. She thanked the bird and then they worked together so the tree could grow stronger and taller. Each day, the bird would come and blow away the fog. + +But one day a greedy man came. He was very selfish and wanted to keep all the sunshine to himself. He chased the bird away, so the fog came back. + +The tree was so sad. But then the bird came back with all her friends. Together, they blew away the fog and the tree grew big and strong in the sunshine. ever after, the tree was free to reach for the sun. +Once there was a little boy called Jack and he had a blue toy player. Every day Jack would play with the player but one day it stopped working. Jack’s mum went to have a look and she said, “Oh no, Jack. We need to shut the player and get it fixed.†+ +So Jack’s mum put the player in a box, shut it and took it to a repair shop. After a few days, Jack's mum went back and collected the player. This time it was working again! She opened the box and said, “Yay, Jack! You can play again with your blue player.†Jack was so happy! He gave his mum a big hug and they both laughed. +Once upon a time there was a dirty lion. Every day he went around looking for food but couldn't find any. He was very hungry and started to feel sad. Then he saw a house with the door open and he thought he'd go in and have a look. When he walked inside he saw a big table with lots of food. He was so happy! He was just about to eat it when he heard someone shout "SHUT!" It was an old man, he scolded the lion and told him to go away. The lion was so scared he ran very quickly and shut the door behind him. He never went back to that house again but continued to look for food in other places. He was determined to never go into a house without being invited again. +Once upon a time there was a beetle. It was a very special beetle because it was purple. + +The beetle was very small, but it was strong. It thought it could do anything, so it began to fly. + +The beetle flew all day, but it was getting tired. Then something special happened. It saw a lady, and she was smiling at him. She said "I'm here to support you". + +The beetle was so happy. He had never had anybody to help him before. + +The lady smiled and held up her hand. The beetle flew into her hand and she helped him fly higher than before. Now he could fly for much longer than before. + +The beetle was so grateful for the lady's support. He thanked her and flew away. He was now feeling much stronger and happier than before. + +He knew that he would never forget the lady's kindness and her purple beetle. +Once upon a time there was a little rat. He was so small that he could fit in the palm of your hand. He had a pale gray fur and loveable eyes. He was always so happy and cheerful. + +Everyday the little rat would play in the garden. He would sniff the flowers and eat the crumbs. He loves the garden so much! One night, he heard some loud noises outside. He looked around and saw some kids playing with fireworks. His little heart was scared so he hid in the corner. + +The next day, he tried to find his way back home. But he had gotten lost. He was so scared and sad that he started to cry. He was alone in the dark. The little rat missed his family and his favourite garden. + +But then, something amazing happened. He saw a pale light in the sky. It looked like a star. He followed the light and soon he was back in the garden. He was so happy! He hugged his family and never ever left the garden again. he never wanted to miss out on anything ever again. +Lily was a nosy girl who liked to observe everything. She always asked many questions and wanted to know what other people were doing. One day, she saw a man with a big cap on his head. She wondered what was under his cap and decided to follow him. + +The man walked into a store and put his cap on a shelf. Lily sneaked behind him and grabbed his cap. She wanted to see what was inside. But when she lifted the cap, she saw nothing but hair. She felt disappointed and bored. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my cap?" the man said, turning around and seeing Lily. He looked angry and scared. "Give it back to me!" + +Lily dropped the cap and ran away. She felt sorry and ashamed. She realized that she should not have been so nosy and taken the man's cap. She learned that it was not nice to observe other people's things without asking. She decided to be more respectful and curious in a good way. +Tim and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to dig holes and bury their toys. Then they pretend to be pirates and look for treasure. + +"Look, I buried my car here," Tim says, pointing to a mound of dirt. "Can you find it?" + +Mia nods and takes a shovel. She starts to dig. She likes to play with Tim. He is her best friend. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blows. It makes a loud noise. It shakes the trees and the flowers. It lifts the dirt and the toys. It throws them everywhere. + +"Wow, look at the wind!" Tim says, holding his hat. "It is very fast and noisy." + +Mia drops her shovel. She is scared of the wind. She does not like it. It is too strong and loud. It makes her toys fly away. + +"I don't like the wind," Mia says, running to Tim. "It is very mean and scary." + +Tim hugs Mia. He is not scared of the wind. He thinks it is fun and exciting. But he sees that Mia is sad and afraid. He wants to make her feel better. + +"Don't worry, Mia," Tim says, smiling. "The wind will go away soon. Then we can find our toys again. They are still here. They are just hiding." + +Mia looks at Tim. She sees that he is kind and brave. She feels a little better. She smiles back. + +"OK, Tim," Mia says, holding his hand. "Let's wait for the wind to go away. Then we can play again." + +They sit down on the grass. They watch the wind blow. They wait for it to be quiet. They are still friends. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are brave hunters. They have sticks that they call spears. They look for animals to hunt. + +They see a big dog. It is brown and furry. It has a long tail. It is running and barking. Tom and Lily think it is a lion. They want to hunt it. + +They rush after the dog. They hold their spears high. They shout and laugh. They think they are very clever. + +But the dog is not a lion. It is a friendly dog. It belongs to a man. The man is walking in the park. He sees Tom and Lily. He is not happy. + +He calls the dog. The dog stops running. It goes to the man. The man scolds Tom and Lily. He says they are nosy and rude. He says they should not chase his dog. He says they could hurt the dog or themselves. + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They did not mean to be nosy and rude. They did not know the dog was not a lion. They say sorry to the man and the dog. They put down their spears. They go back to their mom. They learn to be more careful. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. But they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy, the same snack, the same seat. They always fought and cried. + +One day, they saw a big statue in the park. It was a statue of a lion and a mouse. The lion had a thorn in his paw and the mouse was helping him. The twins were curious and went closer. They saw a sign that said: "The Lion and the Mouse. A fable by Aesop. The moral is: A kindness is never wasted." + +"What is a fable?" asked Tim. + +"What is a moral?" asked Kim. + +A lady who was sitting on a bench nearby heard them and smiled. She said: "A fable is a story that teaches a lesson. A moral is the lesson that the story teaches. Do you want me to tell you the story of the lion and the mouse?" + +The twins nodded and sat down next to the lady. She told them how the lion was the king of the jungle, but he was also very proud and lazy. He did not care about the other animals and he did not listen to anyone. One day, he was sleeping under a tree when a mouse ran over his nose. The lion woke up and was very angry. He caught the mouse and said: "How dare you disturb me? I will eat you for breakfast!" + +The mouse was very scared and said: "Please, Mr. Lion, spare me. I did not mean to bother you. I was just looking for food. If you let me go, I will be grateful and I will help you someday." + +The lion laughed and said: "You? Help me? How can a tiny mouse help a mighty lion? You are too weak and small. But I am feeling generous today, so I will let you go. But don't ever come near me again." + +The mouse thanked the lion and ran away. The lion went back to sleep. + +A few days later, the lion was walking in the forest when he stepped on a sharp thorn. The thorn pierced his paw and made him bleed. The lion roared in pain and tried to pull out the thorn, but he could not reach it. He was in trouble and he needed help. + +The mouse heard the lion's roar and recognized his voice. He remembered how the lion had spared his life and he decided to help him. He ran to the lion and said: "Mr. Lion, what is wrong? Can I help you?" + +The lion was surprised and ashamed to see the mouse. He said: "Oh, it's you. I have a thorn in my paw and it hurts a lot. But you can't help me. You are too weak and small." + +The mouse said: "Don't say that, Mr. Lion. You may be big and strong, but I am smart and brave. Let me see your paw. Maybe I can pull out the thorn." + +The lion was doubtful, but he was also desperate. He said: "All right, try it. But be careful. Don't hurt me more." + +The mouse climbed on the lion's paw and saw the thorn. He used his teeth and his claws and he pulled out the thorn. The lion felt a relief and thanked the mouse. He said: "You are amazing, little mouse. You have saved me. You have proved that you can help me. I was wrong to laugh at you and to be proud and lazy. I am sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +The mouse said: "Of course, I forgive you, Mr. Lion. You have also proved that you can be kind and grateful. I am glad that we are friends. The moral is: A kindness is never wasted." + +The twins listened to the story and learned the moral. They looked at each other and said: "We are sorry for fighting and crying. We should be kind and share. We should not be proud and lazy. We should be friends." + +The lady smiled and said: "That's right, Tim and Kim. You have learned a valuable lesson. Now, go and play and have fun. And remember: A kindness is never wasted." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play pretend. She had a toy kitchen and a toy tea set. She liked to make tea and cookies for her stuffed animals. She would put them on a tray and carry them to the table. She would say, "Here you are, Mr. Bear. Here you are, Mrs. Bunny. Enjoy your tea and cookies." She would bow and smile. + +One day, Lily wanted to try something new. She went to the fridge and found some cheese. She thought cheese would be good with tea and cookies. She put some cheese on the tray and carried it to the table. She said, "Here you are, Mr. Bear. Here you are, Mrs. Bunny. Enjoy your cheese and cookies." She bowed and smiled. + +But Mr. Bear and Mrs. Bunny did not like cheese and cookies. They smelled the cheese and made a face. They said, "Yuck! This cheese is disgusting. It is old and moldy. We do not want to eat it. We want to eat fresh and yummy cookies." They pushed the tray away. + +Lily was sad and confused. She did not know that cheese could be old and moldy. She thought cheese was always good. She looked at the cheese and saw that it had green spots. She felt sick. She said, "I am sorry, Mr. Bear. I am sorry, Mrs. Bunny. I did not mean to give you disgusting cheese. I thought it was good cheese. I will throw it away and make you new cookies." + +She took the tray and went to the trash. She threw away the cheese and washed the tray. She made new cookies and put them on the tray. She carried them to the table. She said, "Here you are, Mr. Bear. Here you are, Mrs. Bunny. Enjoy your new cookies. They are fresh and yummy." She bowed and smiled. + +Mr. Bear and Mrs. Bunny were happy and grateful. They smelled the cookies and made a face. They said, "Mmm! These cookies are delicious. They are warm and sweet. We want to eat them. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." They pulled the tray closer. + +Lily was happy and proud. She had learned something new. She had learned that cheese could be old and moldy. She had learned that old and moldy cheese was disgusting. She had learned that fresh and yummy cookies were delicious. She had learned that her friends liked fresh and yummy cookies. She said, "You are welcome, Mr. Bear. You are welcome, Mrs. Bunny. You are my good friends. Let us have tea and cookies together." She sat down and joined them. They had a nice tea party. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a big cake with candles and a pink dress. She wanted to play with her friends and open her presents. But her friends did not come. They had other things to do. They ignored Anna and her birthday. + +Anna was very sad. She did not understand why her friends did not like her. She cried and hugged her teddy bear. She wished she had a real friend who would not ignore her. She looked at her cake and did not want to eat it. + +Then she heard a knock on the door. She opened it and saw a big box with a bow. She did not know who sent it. She opened the box and saw a puppy. The puppy was brown and fluffy and had a collar with a tag. The tag said: "Happy birthday, Anna. I am your new friend. My name is Spot." + +Anna was very surprised. She had never seen a puppy like this before. It was unusual. But she liked it. She picked up the puppy and hugged it. The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail. Anna smiled and laughed. She forgot about her friends who ignored her. She had a new friend who loved her. She said: "Thank you, Spot. You are the best birthday present ever." +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. Sara has a yellow duck and Tom has a blue boat. They splash and laugh and have fun. + +"Look, my duck can swim!" Sara says. She makes the duck go up and down in the water. + +"My boat can sail!" Tom says. He blows on the boat and makes it move across the tub. + +They play for a long time. The sun is hot and the water is cool. They get wet and so do their toys. + +"Uh-oh, Mom is calling us!" Sara says. She hears Mom's voice from the house. + +"Time to come in, kids! Lunch is ready!" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom get out of the tub. They pick up their toys and run to the house. + +"Wait, we have to dry our toys!" Tom says. He remembers that water can make toys go bad. + +"You're right, Tom. You're very smart!" Sara says. She agrees with Tom. + +They find a towel and wipe their toys. They make sure they are not wet anymore. + +"Good job, kids! You took good care of your toys!" Mom says. She smiles and hugs them. + +They go inside and eat their lunch. They are happy and hungry. They still have their yellow duck and blue boat. They will play with them again later. +Ben was a smart boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a staff that he pretended was a magic wand. He liked to wave it and say funny words. One day, he found a book in his dad's room that had pictures of spells. He wanted to try one. + +He opened the book and saw a spell that said "shrink". He thought it would be fun to make things smaller. He pointed his staff at his teddy bear and said the words. The teddy bear became very tiny. Ben was happy. He looked for more things to shrink. + +He saw his dad's phone on the table. He pointed his staff at it and said the words. The phone became very tiny too. Ben was happier. He looked for more things to shrink. + +He saw his mom's necklace on the dresser. He pointed his staff at it and said the words. The necklace became very tiny as well. Ben was the happiest. He looked for more things to shrink. + +He saw his baby sister in her crib. He pointed his staff at her and said the words. The baby sister became very tiny, smaller than his thumb. Ben was not happy. He was scared. He tried to pick her up, but she was too small. He dropped her on the floor. He heard a loud cry. + +His mom and dad came running. They saw the tiny baby sister on the floor. They saw the tiny phone, the tiny necklace, and the tiny teddy bear. They saw the book and the staff. They were very angry and very sad. They yelled at Ben and took him to his room. They called the doctor and the police. They did not know how to make the baby sister big again. + +Ben was not smart. He was very sorry. He wished he never played with the staff. He wished he never said the words. He wished he never shrunk his baby sister. He cried and cried. He had a bad ending. +Lila was a modest girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She did not ask for many toys or treats. She was happy with her books and dolls. One day, she saw a big train at the park. It had many cars and a loud whistle. Lila wanted to ride the train, but she was afraid. + +She asked her mom, "Can I ride the train, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can, but you have to try. It is not scary, it is fun. You can hold my hand if you want." + +Lila nodded and followed her mom to the train. She saw a long line of people waiting to get on. She saw some kids who were excited and some who were nervous. She felt her heart beat fast. + +When it was their turn, her mom helped her climb on the train. She sat on a seat near the rail. She held her mom's hand tight. She heard the whistle blow and the train start to move. She closed her eyes. + +Her mom said, "Look, Lila, look at the trees and the flowers and the animals. They are so pretty. The train is going fast, but it is safe. You are brave, Lila, you are trying something new." + +Lila opened her eyes and looked around. She saw the green grass and the blue sky and the yellow sun. She saw the birds and the squirrels and the rabbits. She saw the other kids smiling and waving. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt her mom's hand warm and soft. She felt a smile on her lips. + +She said, "Mom, I like the train. It is fun. Thank you for helping me try." + +Her mom said, "You are welcome, Lila. I am proud of you. You learned that trying new things can be good. You are a modest and brave girl, Lila, and I love you." + +They hugged and enjoyed the rest of the ride. Lila was happy. She had tried something new and she had liked it. She had learned a lesson. She had made her mom proud. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they decided to trade some of their toys and see what they could get. Lila had a doll, a ball, and a car. Ben had a truck, a teddy, and a book. + +"I want your car, Lila. It is fast and shiny. Can I trade you my truck for it?" Ben asked. + +"OK, Ben. I like your truck. It is big and strong. Let's trade," Lila said. She gave Ben her car and took his truck. + +They played with their new toys for a while, but then Lila saw Ben's teddy. It was soft and cuddly. She wanted it too. + +"Ben, can I trade you my ball for your teddy? I think your teddy is very cute. Please?" Lila asked. + +"OK, Lila. I like your ball. It is round and bouncy. Let's trade," Ben said. He gave Lila his teddy and took her ball. + +They played with their new toys for a while, but then Lila saw Ben's book. It had pictures and words. She wanted it too. + +"Ben, can I trade you my doll for your book? I think your book is very interesting. Please?" Lila asked. + +"OK, Lila. I like your doll. It is pretty and has a dress. Let's trade," Ben said. He gave Lila his book and took her doll. + +They played with their new toys for a while, but then Ben realized he had nothing left. He had traded all his toys to Lila. He felt sad and angry. + +"Lila, you are not fair. You took all my toys. I want them back. Give them to me now!" Ben shouted. + +"No, Ben. They are mine now. I traded them with you. You agreed. Go away!" Lila shouted back. + +They started to fight and pull each other's hair. They were not friends anymore. They were enemies. + +A teacher saw them and came to stop them. She was not happy. She scolded them and took away all their toys. She said they had to learn to share and be nice. + +Lila and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They had no toys and no friends. They had made a bad trade. They wished they had never traded their toys. They wished they had played with them together and had fun. But it was too late. They had ruined their day. +Lily and Ben were twins, but they were very different. Lily liked to play with dolls and draw pictures. Ben liked to play with cars and build blocks. One day, they had to share a tray of cookies that their mom made for them. + +"Let's pray first," Lily said. She closed her eyes and folded her hands. "Thank you, God, for the cookies and for mom and dad and for Ben." + +Ben rolled his eyes. He did not like to pray. He wanted to eat the cookies right away. He opened his eyes and reached for the tray. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily said. She opened her eyes and saw Ben grabbing a cookie. "That's not fair! You have to pray first!" + +"No, I don't!" Ben said. He bit the cookie and smiled. "Mmm, yummy!" + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to share the cookies with Ben, but he did not care. She started to cry. + +Mom heard Lily crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the tray of cookies and Ben's crumbs on his mouth. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily wanted me to pray, but I didn't want to," Ben said. + +"Lily, why did you want Ben to pray?" Mom asked. + +"Because it's good to thank God for what we have," Lily said. + +Mom nodded. She understood how Lily felt. She also understood how Ben felt. She loved them both, even though they were different. + +"Ben, I'm glad you like the cookies, but you should respect Lily's choice to pray. Praying is a way of talking to God and showing gratitude. You don't have to pray if you don't want to, but you should wait for Lily to finish before you take a cookie," Mom said. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. He felt a little sorry for making Lily cry. + +"Lily, I'm proud of you for praying, but you should respect Ben's choice not to pray. Not everyone believes in God or prays the same way. You can pray for yourself and for Ben, but you can't force him to pray with you," Mom said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. She felt a little sorry for being angry at Ben. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them both and gave them each another cookie. + +"Can we still play together?" Ben asked. + +"Of course we can," Lily said. + +They ate their cookies and then played with their toys. They were different, but they were still twins. And they still loved each other. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna is playing with Lily in her room. She makes Lily say hello to her other dolls and have a tea party. She is having fun, but she feels a little lonely. She wishes she had a friend to play with. + +She hears a knock on the door. She wonders who it is. She puts Lily down and goes to the door. She opens it and sees a boy. He is holding a toy car. He has short hair and a blue shirt. He smiles at her. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he says. "I live next door. Can I play with you?" + +Anna notices his voice. It is gentle and friendly. She feels happy. She likes his voice. She thinks he might be a good friend. + +"Hi, I'm Anna," she says. "This is Lily. She is my doll. Do you want to play with her?" + +Ben nods. He likes dolls too. He has a sister who has dolls. He follows Anna to her room. He sees her other dolls and her tea set. He thinks they look nice. + +They sit on the floor and play with the dolls. They make them talk and drink tea. They laugh and have fun. They are not lonely anymore. They are happy. They have found a new friend. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they visit a farm with their class. They see cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They are happy and curious. + +"Look, Tom, this is where cheese comes from!" Lily says, pointing to a big machine that squeezes milk from the cows. + +"Wow, cheese is yummy! I want to try some!" Tom says, licking his lips. + +They follow the farmer, who shows them how he makes cheese. He cuts, cooks, and shapes the milk into blocks of cheese. He puts some cheese in a basket and gives it to the teacher. + +"Thank you, farmer, for the cheese. It is very kind of you," the teacher says. + +"You're welcome, teacher. I hope you enjoy it. But be careful, some cheese is very old and strong. It can make your mouth feel funny," the farmer says. + +The teacher shares the cheese with the class. They all take a small piece and taste it. Some cheese is soft and mild, some cheese is hard and sharp. Lily and Tom like the cheese. They think it is delicious. + +But some children do not like the cheese. They make faces and spit it out. They say the cheese is bad and stinky. They are rude and ungrateful. + +"Yuck, this cheese is gross! I don't want it!" one child says, throwing his piece on the ground. + +"Me neither! This cheese is nasty! I want candy!" another child says, tossing his piece in the air. + +The farmer sees the children being wasteful and disrespectful. He is sad and angry. He scolds the children for their bad manners. + +"Shame on you, children, for wasting good cheese. Cheese is a gift from the cows and the land. You should be thankful and polite. If you don't like the cheese, you can say no thank you, but you don't have to throw it away or insult it. That is not smart or nice," the farmer says. + +The children feel ashamed and sorry. They apologize to the farmer and the teacher. They promise to be more careful and respectful next time. + +Lily and Tom are smart and nice. They thank the farmer again for the cheese. They ask him more questions about the farm and the animals. They learn a lot and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be thankful and polite for what you have. Don't waste or insult food. Be smart and nice. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a good place to hide and scare Mom. + +"Let's make a joke on Mom," Ben says. "You hide in the box and I will call her. When she comes, you spring out and say boo!" + +"OK, that sounds fun," Lily says. She gets in the box and closes the lid. Ben runs to the kitchen and says, "Mom, Mom, come and see what I found!" + +Mom follows Ben to the garage. She sees the big box and wonders what is inside. She opens the lid and Lily springs out and says, "Boo!" + +Mom is very surprised and jumps back. She laughs and says, "Oh, you got me! What a funny joke!" + +But then she sees that Lily has a hurt face. She has a cut on her cheek from the box. Mom says, "Oh, no, Lily, are you OK? Let me see your face." + +Lily starts to cry and says, "It hurts, Mom, it hurts!" + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "I'm sorry, sweetie, it was an accident. Let's go and get a band-aid and some ice. You will be fine." + +Ben feels bad and says, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you. It was supposed to be a fun joke." + +Lily says, "It's OK, Ben. I still love you. But next time, let's find a softer box." +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a big flag that they made with their mom. The flag had red and blue and yellow and green. They liked to wave the flag and run with it. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. The dog was crazy. He barked and jumped and chased the kids. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the dog, but the dog ran faster. He caught the flag and bit it. He tore the flag with his teeth. The flag was broken. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They cried and hugged each other. They loved their flag. They wanted to fix it. They saw a man who worked in the park. He had a tool box and a hat. He looked nice. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said. "Can you help us? The dog broke our flag. Can you repair it?" + +The man smiled. He took the flag and looked at it. He said, "I can try. I have some tape and some scissors and some glue. Maybe I can make your flag look good again." + +He opened his tool box and took out some things. He cut and taped and glued the flag. He worked hard and fast. He gave the flag back to Tom and Lily. The flag looked almost like new. It had red and blue and yellow and green. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked the man and gave him a hug. They waved their flag and ran with it. They played in the park and had fun. The dog was gone. The flag was repaired. The end. +Tim likes to jog with his dad. They jog in the park and see many things. They see birds, flowers, dogs and people. Tim likes to say hello to everyone. He is a compassionate boy. + +One day, they jog near a big drain. The drain has a metal cover with holes. Tim is curious and looks inside. He sees water and mud. He wants to touch it, but his dad says no. He says the drain is dirty and dangerous. + +Tim listens to his dad, but he sees something shiny in the drain. It is a coin. He thinks it is a treasure. He reaches for it, but his dad stops him. He says the coin is not worth it. He says he has a better treasure for him. + +He takes out a small box from his pocket and gives it to Tim. Tim opens it and sees a compass. It is a gift from his dad. He says the compass can help him find his way. He says he loves him very much. + +Tim hugs his dad and says thank you. He is very happy. He puts the compass in his pocket and holds his dad's hand. They jog away from the drain and continue their adventure. +Tommy was very tired. He wanted to sleep in his bed. But his bed had no pillow. He looked for his pillow everywhere. He could not find it. + +He went to his mom. He said, "Mom, I need my pillow. Where is my pillow?" Mom was busy. She said, "I don't know, Tommy. Maybe you left it in the living room. Go and look there." + +Tommy went to the living room. He saw a big pillow on the couch. He thought it was his pillow. He grabbed it and ran to his bed. He put it under his head. But it was not his pillow. It was an empty pillow case. It had no stuffing inside. It was flat and soft. + +Tommy felt sad. He did not like the empty pillow case. He wanted his pillow. He went back to his mom. He said, "Mom, this is not my pillow. This is an empty pillow case. It has no stuffing. It is flat and soft. I don't like it. Please give me my pillow." + +Mom looked at the empty pillow case. She said, "Oh, Tommy, I'm sorry. This is not your pillow. This is the pillow case I washed today. I forgot to put the stuffing back in. Your pillow is in the dryer. Wait a minute. I will get it for you." + +Mom went to the dryer. She took out Tommy's pillow. It was warm and fluffy. She gave it to Tommy. Tommy hugged his pillow. He said, "Thank you, Mom. This is my pillow. I love it. It is warm and fluffy. I like it." He went to his bed. He put his pillow under his head. He closed his eyes. He fell asleep. He had a good dream. +Lily loved to carry her luxury doll everywhere. It was big and soft and had a shiny dress and a hat with a feather. Lily thought her doll was the best thing in the world and she did not want to share it with anyone. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her doll. She saw some other kids playing with balls and trucks and bikes. She did not want to play with them. She only wanted to play with her doll. She hugged her doll and said, "You are my only friend. You are better than all the other toys." + +But then, a big dog came running to the park. It saw Lily's doll and thought it was a toy too. It ran towards Lily and grabbed her doll with its mouth. It shook the doll and tore the dress and the hat. It made a big mess. + +Lily was very scared and sad. She cried and cried. She wanted her doll back. She tried to get the dog to let go, but it was too strong and fast. It ran away with the doll. + +Lily's mom came to comfort her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a bad dog. It did not know that your doll was not a toy. But maybe you can learn something from this. Maybe you can be more kind and friendly to the other kids and their toys. Maybe you can share and play with them. Maybe you can make some new friends. That would make you happier than having a luxury doll." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She felt embarrassed for being so selfish and rude. She realized that her doll was not the best thing in the world. She decided to try to be more nice and open. She wiped her tears and said, "You are right, mom. I'm sorry. Can we go and play with the other kids?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go and have some fun." They walked to the playground and Lily saw a girl with a ball. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Can I play with you?" The girl smiled and said, "Sure, I'm Anna. This is my ball. Do you want to catch it?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." They threw and caught the ball and laughed and talked. Lily felt happy and forgot about her doll. She made a new friend. +Lily liked to play with her friends at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a new thing at the park. It was a long line of stones. The stones were different colors and shapes. Some were big and some were small. Some were round and some were sharp. + +Lily's friends wanted to walk on the line of stones. They said it looked fun and harmless. They said it was like a bridge or a train. Lily was not sure. She thought the line of stones looked hard and dangerous. She thought it could hurt her feet or make her fall. She did not trust the line of stones. + +Lily's friends went to the line of stones. They started to walk on it, one by one. They laughed and cheered. They said it was easy and fun. They told Lily to join them. They said she was scared and silly. Lily felt sad and lonely. She wanted to play with her friends, but she did not want to walk on the line of stones. + +Then, something bad happened. One of Lily's friends stepped on a sharp stone. He cried out in pain. He had a cut on his foot. It was bleeding. He could not walk. He needed help. The other friends stopped walking on the line of stones. They ran to him. They were sorry and scared. They did not know what to do. + +Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for her friend. She also felt glad that she did not walk on the line of stones. She knew she was right to not trust it. She ran to the bench where her mom was sitting. She told her mom what happened. Her mom was kind and smart. She had a band-aid and a hug. She went to help Lily's friend. She cleaned his wound and put the band-aid on it. She told him it would be okay. She told him to be careful next time. She told him to trust his feelings. + +Lily's friend felt better. He thanked Lily's mom. He also thanked Lily. He said he was sorry for calling her scared and silly. He said he was wrong to walk on the line of stones. He said it was not fun and harmless. He said it was hard and dangerous. He said he learned a lesson. He said he would trust Lily more. Lily smiled. She forgave her friend. She was happy that he was okay. She was also happy that he trusted her. She hugged him and her mom. They all went back to the park. They played on the swing, the slide and the grass. They had fun and they were safe. They were good friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bus. The bus has many people. The people are on a tour. They want to see the park and the animals. + +Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see the bus and the people. They run to the bus. They see a man. The man is the driver. He has a hat and a microphone. He talks to the people. He tells them about the park and the animals. + +The driver sees Tom and Lily. He smiles. He asks them if they want to join the tour. Tom and Lily are happy. They nod. The driver lets them on the bus. He gives them a seat. He provides them with snacks and water. He tells them to enjoy the tour. + +The bus starts to move. It goes around the park. It stops at different places. The driver points to the animals. He says their names and what they do. Tom and Lily see many animals. They see birds, squirrels, rabbits, ducks, and dogs. They like the animals. They think they are cute and funny. + +But then, they see a big animal. It is brown and hairy. It has horns and a long nose. It makes a loud noise. It is a bison. Tom and Lily are scared. They think the bison is ugly and mean. They hide behind the seat. They do not want to see the bison. They want the bus to go away. + +The driver sees Tom and Lily. He laughs. He tells them not to be afraid. He says the bison is not ugly and mean. He says the bison is friendly and gentle. He says the bison is part of the park and the tour. He says the bison is beautiful and special. + +Tom and Lily are not sure. They peek at the bison. They see the bison is calm and quiet. They see the bison is eating grass and flowers. They see the bison is not alone. They see other bison with the bison. They see baby bison with their moms and dads. + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They think the bison is not so ugly and mean. They think the bison is kind of cute and nice. They think the bison is like a big cow. They smile. They like the bison. They like the tour. They thank the driver. They have fun. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But the slide is dirty. It has mud and leaves on it. Sam and Lily do not see the dirt. They go down the slide again and again. + +Soon, they are dirty too. They have mud and leaves on their clothes and hair. They do not care. They are happy. + +But then, they see their moms. Their moms are not happy. They are angry. + +"Look at you! You are so dirty!" Sam's mom says. + +"What have you done? You need a bath!" Lily's mom says. + +Sam and Lily look at each other. They are sad. They do not want to leave the slide. They do not want to take a bath. + +"Can we play more?" Sam asks. + +"Please?" Lily asks. + +But their moms say no. They say they have to go home. They say they have to get clean. + +Sam and Lily sigh. They say bye to the slide. They say bye to each other. They follow their moms. + +They hope they can play on the slide again. They hope they can get dirty again. They hope their moms will not be angry again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the big building where Mom works. Mom says they can go up and down the elevator, but they have to stay with her. One day, Sara and Ben are bored. They want to see what is on the top floor. They sneak into the elevator when Mom is not looking. They push the button with the highest number. + +The elevator goes up and up and up. Sara and Ben are excited. They wonder what they will find on the top floor. Maybe there are toys or candy or animals. But when the elevator stops, the door does not open. Sara and Ben are stuck. They push the buttons again and again, but nothing happens. They call for Mom, but no one hears them. They start to feel scared. + +The elevator is dark and cold. Sara and Ben shiver. They hug each other and wish Mom would come. They hear a loud noise. It sounds like thunder. The elevator shakes and rattles. Sara and Ben scream. They think the elevator will fall. They cry and pray for help. + +After a long time, the noise stops. The elevator door opens. Sara and Ben see Mom and a man in a uniform. Mom is angry and worried. She hugs Sara and Ben and scolds them for running away. The man in the uniform says the elevator was broken by a storm. He says he fixed it and he is sorry for the trouble. Sara and Ben say they are sorry too. They promise to never sneak into the elevator again. They are happy to see Mom and the light. They are happy to be safe. +Tom and Lily liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could create anything they wanted with their blocks. One day, they decided to create a nation with their blocks. + +They used purple blocks to make a big castle. The castle was the home of the king and the queen of their nation. They used yellow blocks to make a wall around the castle. The wall was to keep the nation safe from bad people. They used green blocks to make fields and trees. The fields and trees were for the animals and the food of their nation. They used blue blocks to make a river and a lake. The river and the lake were for the water and the fish of their nation. + +Tom and Lily were very proud of their nation. They gave their nation a name. They called it Purple Land. They made a flag with a purple star on it. They put the flag on top of the castle. They pretended to be the king and the queen of Purple Land. They made rules and laws for their nation. They had fun and played with their blocks. They loved their nation. They loved Purple Land. +Ben liked to create things with his crayons and paper. He drew cars, houses, animals and flowers. One day, he wanted to create something new. He looked out of the window and saw a green caterpillar on a leaf. He thought it was very interesting. + +He took a green crayon and a yellow crayon and started to draw a long line with bumps on his paper. He added a small circle for the head and two dots for the eyes. He smiled and said, "This is my caterpillar. He is my friend." + +He showed his drawing to his mom, who was in the kitchen. She looked at it and said, "That's a very nice caterpillar, Ben. What is his name?" + +Ben thought for a moment and said, "His name is Bob. He likes to eat leaves and he is very normal." + +Mom nodded and said, "That's a good name for a caterpillar. Do you want to hang your drawing on the fridge?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want everyone to see Bob. He is very special to me." + +Mom helped Ben to hang his drawing on the fridge with a magnet. She gave him a hug and said, "You are very creative, Ben. I'm proud of you." + +Ben hugged her back and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +They went to the living room and read a book about caterpillars and butterflies. Ben learned that Bob would one day change into a beautiful butterfly. He wondered what color Bob would be. He decided to create more drawings of Bob and his friends. He was very happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They ran, jumped, climbed and got very dirty. When it was time to go home, their mom said, "You need to bathe before dinner. You are very dirty and smelly." + +Ben and Lily did not want to bathe. They liked being dirty and smelly. They said, "No, mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play more." + +Mom said, "You have to bathe, or you will not get any dessert. Now go to the bathroom and I will help you." + +Ben and Lily ran to the bathroom, but they did not want to bathe. They had a plan. They hid behind the shower curtain and waited for mom. They thought mom would not find them. + +Mom came to the bathroom and saw the empty bathtub. She said, "Where are you, Ben and Lily? I know you are here. I will search for you." + +Mom looked under the sink, behind the door, in the cabinet, but she did not find them. She said, "You are very tough to find. But I will not give up. I will find you and make you bathe." + +Mom pulled the shower curtain and saw Ben and Lily. They giggled and said, "You found us, mom. You are very smart." + +Mom said, "Yes, I found you. And now you have to bathe. Come on, it will be fun. I will put bubbles and toys in the water. And then you will be clean and sweet." + +Ben and Lily agreed to bathe. They got in the bathtub and played with the bubbles and toys. Mom washed their hair and body. They splashed and laughed. They said, "We like to bathe, mom. It is fun." + +Mom said, "I am glad you like to bathe. You are very good twins. Now let's dry off and go to dinner. And then you will get dessert." + +Ben and Lily said, "Yay, dessert. We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Ben and Lily. You are my favorite twins." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to sing and dance. Today, they have a show at school. They are very happy and excited. + +They wear red and blue costumes. They hold hands and walk to the stage. They see many people in the seats. They see their mom and dad. They smile and wave to them. + +The music starts. Anna and Ben sing a song. They sing loud and clear. They move their feet and arms. They have fun. The people clap and cheer. + +The music stops. Anna and Ben bow to the people. They say, "Thank you for coming!" They run to their mom and dad. They hug and kiss them. + +Mom and dad say, "You did great! We are very proud of you!" They give them flowers and balloons. Anna and Ben feel very happy. They have a wide grin on their faces. They wave to their friends and teachers. They say, "Bye-bye! See you soon!" +Lily was a playful girl who liked to run and jump and laugh. She had a big brother, Tom, who was not so playful. He liked to read and write and draw. He had a lot of books and papers and pencils in his room. + +One day, Lily was bored and wanted to play with Tom. But Tom was busy doing his homework. He told Lily to go away and leave him alone. Lily was sad and angry. She decided to make Tom play with her. She went to the kitchen and found an iron. She knew that an iron was hot and could make things flat. + +She ran to Tom's room with the iron. She saw Tom's books and papers and pencils on his desk. She thought they looked funny and messy. She wanted to make them flat and neat. She plugged the iron in the wall and turned it on. She did not know that an iron could also make things burn. + +She put the iron on Tom's books and papers and pencils. She smiled and laughed. She thought Tom would be happy to see his things flat and neat. But Tom was not happy. He was very angry and scared. He saw the iron and the smoke and the fire. He screamed and ran to the kitchen. He got a bucket of water and threw it on the fire. He put out the fire and saved his things. + +He looked at Lily and his eyes were cold and hard. He said, "Lily, you are very naughty and stupid. You could have burned the house and hurt yourself and me. You are in big trouble. I will punish you for what you did. You will not play or laugh or have fun for a long time. You will stay in your room and be quiet and sorry." + +Lily was very sorry and scared. She cried and begged Tom to forgive her. She said, "Tom, I am sorry. I did not mean to make a fire. I just wanted to play with you. Please do not punish me. Please be nice to me. Please be my brother." + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed Lily and dragged her to her room. He locked the door and took the key. He said, "Lily, you will stay here until I say so. You will learn your lesson. You will never touch my things or the iron again. You will never bother me again. You will be a good girl or else." + +Lily was alone and sad and afraid. She did not have anyone to play with or talk to. She did not have any toys or books or pictures. She only had the iron and the fire and the smoke in her mind. She wished she had never seen the iron. She wished she had never made Tom angry. She wished she had been a good girl. She wished she had a brother who loved her. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. + +One day, they want to make a big tower with all the blocks. They start to put the blocks on top of each other. They are very careful and clever. They want the tower to be tall and strong. + +But then, Max comes. Max is not nice. He likes to break things. He sees the tower and he wants to knock it down. He runs to the tower and pushes it with his hand. + +"Stop!" Lily and Tom shout. "Please, don't do that! We worked hard to make the tower. It is our tower. Go away!" + +But Max does not listen. He laughs and pushes the tower again. The tower falls down. The blocks scatter everywhere. Lily and Tom are sad and angry. They cry. + +"Why are you so mean, Max?" Lily asks. "Why can't you play nice with us?" + +Max shrugs. He does not care. He looks for something else to break. + +Lily and Tom pick up the blocks. They hug each other. They decide to make another tower. But this time, they move to a different place, where Max can't see them. They are still clever and careful. They hope Max will learn to be nice someday. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the farm. The farm has many animals. Lily and Ben like to pet the animals. They are soft and nice. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a goat. The goat is white and brown. It has horns and a beard. The goat is on a hill. Lily and Ben want to pet the goat. They run to the hill. + +But the goat is not happy. The goat does not like strangers. The goat sees Lily and Ben. The goat makes a loud sound. Baa! Baa! The goat runs to Lily and Ben. The goat wants to chase them away. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to be hurt by the goat. They look for a place to hide. They see a pond. The pond has water and fish. Lily and Ben have an idea. They dive into the pond. + +The goat is surprised. The goat does not like water. The goat stops at the edge of the pond. The goat looks at Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben are safe in the pond. They splash and laugh. The goat makes a sad sound. Maa! Maa! The goat goes back to the hill. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have fun in the pond. They are not afraid of the goat. They are brave and smart. They are good friends. +Mia and Ben were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and colors. Mia made a snake with green clay. She twisted it and made it long and curly. Ben made a ball with yellow clay. He rolled it and made it round and smooth. + +"Look at my snake!" Mia said. "It can hiss and bite!" + +"Look at my ball!" Ben said. "It can bounce and roll!" + +They showed each other their clay creations. They were proud of them. + +But then, a big boy came. He was older and taller than Mia and Ben. He was ignorant. He did not know how to play nicely. He saw the clay and wanted to take it. + +"Give me your clay!" he said. "I want to make something better!" + +He grabbed Mia's snake and Ben's ball. He smashed them together. He made a mess. He laughed. + +Mia and Ben were sad and angry. They did not like the big boy. He was mean and rude. + +"Hey, stop that!" Mia said. "That's our clay!" + +"Go away!" Ben said. "You're not nice!" + +But the big boy did not listen. He kept playing with the clay. He did not care about Mia and Ben. + +Mia and Ben ran to their teacher. They told her what happened. The teacher was kind and fair. She went to the big boy. She scolded him. She made him give back the clay. She made him say sorry. + +Mia and Ben got their clay back. They tried to fix their snake and ball. They thanked their teacher. They hugged each other. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to share and respect. They learned to stand up for themselves. They learned to ignore ignorant people. They learned to be happy. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big pile of pebbles near the river. They decided to make a game with them. They each took some pebbles and threw them into the water, trying to make the biggest splash. + +"Look, I found a shiny pebble!" Lila said, holding up a smooth, black stone. "It looks like a star!" + +"Let me see!" Tom said, reaching for the pebble. "Maybe it has magic!" + +Lila did not want to share. She hid the pebble in her pocket and ran away. Tom was angry and chased her. They ran and ran, until they came to a dark forest. + +"Stop, Lila!" Tom shouted. "Give me the pebble!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lila shouted back. "Go away!" + +They did not see the big bear that was sleeping behind a tree. The bear heard their noise and woke up. He was hungry and angry. He saw the two children and roared. + +Lila and Tom were scared. They tried to run away, but the bear was faster. He caught them and ate them. The pebble fell out of Lila's pocket and rolled into the river. It was gone. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and selfish. Share with your brother or sister. And do not disturb a sleeping bear. +Lily was very hungry. She wanted to eat something yummy. She saw a big tray on the table. The tray had many things on it. There were cookies, cakes, fruits, and cheese. Lily thought the tray looked amazing. + +She ran to the table and grabbed a cookie. She took a big bite. It was sweet and crunchy. She smiled and reached for a cake. She took another bite. It was soft and creamy. She was very happy and reached for a fruit. + +But then she heard a loud voice. It was Mom. Mom was angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? That tray is not for you. That tray is for the guests. You are very naughty. You did not ask. You did not accept what I gave you for lunch. You spoiled the tray. Now go to your room. No more treats for you today." + +Lily felt very sad. She dropped the fruit and started to cry. She did not understand. She thought the tray was for everyone. She thought Mom would be proud of her for trying new things. She did not mean to be naughty. She just wanted to eat something amazing. + +She ran to her room and slammed the door. She hugged her teddy bear and sobbed. She wished she had accepted what Mom gave her for lunch. She wished she had not seen the tray. She wished she had not been so hungry. She wished Mom would forgive her. She wished she could have another cookie. +Ben and Lily wanted to play in the garden. They saw some big jars on the table. The jars had labels on them. The labels said: "Do not touch. Dangerous." + +"What are these?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are for Mom's plants," Lily said. + +"Let's open them and see," Ben said. He reached for a jar. + +"No, Ben, stop! The label says 'do not touch'. It is dangerous. It might hurt you," Lily said. + +"But I want to see. Maybe it is something fun," Ben said. He did not listen to Lily. He opened the jar. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from the jar. Smoke and bubbles came out. Ben and Lily screamed. They ran away from the table. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the garden. She saw the mess on the table. She saw Ben and Lily hiding behind a bush. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Ben opened a jar. It made a big boom. It was scary," Lily said. + +"Ben, why did you open the jar? Didn't you see the label? It was dangerous. I was preparing a science experiment for your big brother. You could have hurt yourself or Lily," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was curious. I wanted to see what was inside," Ben said. + +"Curiosity is good, but you have to be careful. You have to follow the rules. You have to respect the labels. They are there to protect you. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I understand. I won't do it again," Ben said. + +"Good. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, we can do something fun and safe together. How about we make some cookies?" Mom said. + +"Yay! Cookies!" Ben and Lily said. + +They hugged Mom and went to the kitchen. They learned their lesson. They never touched the jars again. +Lily and Sam were playing in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, like the ones they saw in a book. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them together. They left a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lily said. "Let's go inside and pretend we live here." + +They crawled inside the igloo and sat on the floor. They felt cozy and warm. They pretended they had a fire and a pot of soup. + +"What kind of soup do you want?" Sam asked. + +"I want spicy soup, like the one Mommy makes," Lily said. + +"Me too," Sam said. "But we don't have any spicy things here. Only snow." + +Sam had an idea. He crawled out of the igloo and looked around. He saw a red pepper in the garden. It was frozen, but still bright and shiny. He picked it up and brought it back to the igloo. + +"Look, I found something spicy!" he said. "Let's put it in our soup." + +He broke the pepper in half and gave one piece to Lily. They both bit into it and smiled. + +"Mmm, spicy!" Lily said. + +But then, they felt a burning sensation in their mouths. They gasped and coughed. Their eyes watered and their noses ran. They spit out the pepper and ran out of the igloo. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. "That was too spicy!" + +They ran to the house and asked Mommy for some water and milk. Mommy hugged them and gave them a glass each. She asked them what happened. + +"We ate a spicy pepper from the garden," Lily said. + +"We wanted to make spicy soup in our igloo," Sam said. + +Mommy smiled and shook her head. She said, "Next time, be careful what you put in your soup. And don't eat frozen peppers. They are not good for you." + +Lily and Sam nodded and drank their water and milk. They felt better and said sorry to Mommy. They learned their lesson. They decided to make a different kind of soup next time. Maybe carrot soup, or chicken soup, or tomato soup. But not spicy soup. Never again. +Sam and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Sam had a big truck with four wheels and a horn. Mia had a doll with a dress and a hat. They were having fun making noises and moving their toys around. + +Then, Sam saw a shiny knob on the shelf. He liked shiny things and wanted to see what it was. He put down his truck and climbed on the couch to reach the knob. He took it in his hand and turned it. It made a click sound. + +"Look, Mia, I found a knob!" Sam said. "It can make sounds. Do you want to play with it?" + +Mia looked at the knob and shook her head. She did not like the knob. It was not pretty or soft like her doll. She wanted to keep playing with her doll. + +"No, thank you, Sam," Mia said. "I don't want the knob. You can have it." + +Sam felt sad. He wanted to share the knob with Mia. He thought it was a fun toy. He had an idea. He decided to sell the knob to Mia. + +"Mia, do you want to buy the knob?" Sam asked. "I will sell it to you for one cookie. It is a good deal. The knob can make sounds and it is shiny." + +Mia looked at Sam and felt confused. She did not understand what he meant by sell and buy. She liked cookies, but she did not want the knob. She thought Sam was being silly. + +"Sam, I don't want to buy the knob," Mia said. "I don't have any cookies. And I don't like the knob. I like my doll. Why don't you play with your truck? It is a nice truck." + +Sam felt more sad. He did not want to play with his truck. He wanted to play with the knob. He did not know why Mia did not like the knob. He thought it was a great toy. He put the knob back on the shelf and climbed down from the couch. He picked up his truck and rolled it on the floor. He made a honk sound. + +Mia saw that Sam was unhappy. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to make him happy. She had another idea. She decided to trade her doll for the knob. + +"Sam, do you want to trade the knob for my doll?" Mia asked. "I will give you my doll and you give me the knob. Then we can both have new toys. It is a fun game." + +Sam looked at Mia and felt surprised. He did not expect her to offer her doll. He liked her doll. It was pretty and soft. He thought it was a nice toy. He smiled and nodded. + +"Okay, Mia, let's trade the knob for the doll," Sam said. "That sounds like a fun game. Thank you for being my friend." + +Mia smiled and nodded. She gave Sam her doll and took the knob. They hugged and said thank you. Then they played with their new toys. They were happy and had fun. They forgot about selling and buying. They learned about trading and sharing. +Tom likes to play with his computer. He likes to see the pictures and hear the sounds. He likes to press the buttons and make things happen. He has a computer in his room, on his desk. + +One day, Tom wants to play with his computer after lunch. He runs to his room and climbs on his chair. He looks for the button to turn on his computer. But he cannot find it. He looks on the side, on the back, on the front. He cannot see the button. + +He feels sad and angry. He shouts, "Where is the button? I want to play with my computer!" + +His mom hears him and comes to his room. She sees Tom looking for the button. She smiles and says, "Tom, the button is not on the computer. It is on the wall. See, there is a cord that goes from the computer to the wall. The cord needs power to make the computer work. The button on the wall gives power to the cord. You need to turn on the button on the wall first, then you can turn on the computer." + +Tom looks at the wall and sees the button. He says, "Oh, I see. Thank you, mom." He goes to the wall and turns on the button. He hears a click and sees a light. He goes back to his desk and turns on his computer. He sees the screen turn from black to colorful. He hears the music and the voices. He smiles and says, "Yay, I can play with my computer now!" He starts to play with his computer and has fun. His mom watches him and feels happy. She says, "Have fun, Tom. I love you." She kisses him and leaves his room. Tom says, "I love you too, mom." He plays with his computer until it is time for a nap. +Anna liked to collect rocks. She had many rocks in her room. Some were big, some were small, some were shiny, some were dull. She liked to look at them and feel them in her hands. + +One day, she went to the lake with her mom and dad. The lake was big and blue and had many fish and ducks. Anna saw some rocks on the shore. She ran to them and picked them up. They were different from her rocks at home. They were smooth and wet and had colors like the rainbow. + +She put them in her bucket and showed them to her mom and dad. They smiled and said they were pretty. Anna wanted to find more rocks. She walked along the shore and looked for them. She saw something shiny in the water. She went closer and saw a big rock. It was very shiny and had many shapes on it. It looked like a star. + +Anna was curious. She wanted to touch the rock. She reached out her hand and touched it. It felt cold and hard. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. She pulled harder, but it did not move. She wondered what it was and why it was in the lake. It was a mysterious rock. + +She heard her mom and dad calling her. They said it was time to go home. Anna looked at the rock and felt sad. She wanted to take it with her. She said goodbye to the rock and told it she would come back. She ran to her mom and dad and showed them her bucket of rocks. They said they were very nice and put them in the car. Anna was happy. She had collected many rocks today. She hoped the mysterious rock would wait for her. She wanted to see it again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to create a pizza. They go to the kitchen and find some bread, cheese, sauce and ham. They put the sauce on the bread, then the cheese and ham on top. They are happy. + +They put the pizza in the oven and wait. They smell something good. They are hungry. They want to eat the pizza. They open the oven and take out the pizza. It is hot and yummy. + +But then, Ben comes in. Ben is rude. He sees the pizza and says, "That is my pizza. Give it to me." He tries to grab the pizza from Tom and Mia. They say, "No, Ben. This is our pizza. We create it. You did not help. Go away." + +Ben is angry. He pushes Tom and Mia. He takes the pizza and runs away. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, I have the pizza. You have nothing." He is very rude. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They cry. They work hard to create the pizza. They want to share it. But Ben is rude and takes it. They do not like Ben. They say, "Ben is not our friend. He is rude. We do not play with him." They hug each other and go to find something else to play. They hope Ben will learn to be nice. +Tim and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But Tim and Lily liked the penguins best. They watched them swim and slide on the ice. + +"Can we feed them?" Lily asked Mom. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. They have their own food," Mom said. + +Tim saw a man with a bucket of fish. He was wearing a blue coat and a hat. He looked like he worked at the zoo. + +"Maybe he can give us some fish to feed the penguins," Tim said. He ran to the man and said, "Hello, sir. Can we have some fish, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, kid. You can have one fish each. But be careful, they might bite." + +He offered Tim and Lily a fish from the bucket. Tim and Lily thanked him and walked to the penguin pool. They held the fish in their hands and waved them at the penguins. + +The penguins saw the fish and came closer. They made loud noises and flapped their wings. Some of them jumped out of the water and tried to grab the fish. + +"Wow, they are hungry!" Lily said. + +But one penguin was different. He was smaller and quieter than the others. He stayed in the corner of the pool and looked sad. + +"What's wrong with him?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is sick or lonely," Lily said. + +She felt sorry for the little penguin. She decided to give him her fish. She walked to the edge of the pool and said, "Here, little penguin. This is for you. I hope you like it." + +She threw the fish to the penguin. He looked surprised and happy. He caught the fish in his beak and ate it. He waddled to Lily and rubbed his head against her hand. He made a soft noise. + +"Aw, he likes you!" Tim said. + +Lily smiled and petted the penguin. He felt warm and soft. She said, "You're welcome, little penguin. You're very cute." + +The penguin nodded and smiled. He followed Lily wherever she went. He wanted to be her friend. + +But the other penguins were not happy. They were jealous and angry. They wanted more fish. They wanted Lily's attention. They started to chase the little penguin and peck at him. They made loud noises and flapped their wings. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tim said. He tried to protect the little penguin. He said, "Leave him alone. He's our friend." + +But the penguins did not listen. They kept attacking the little penguin. They made him cry. + +Lily was scared and sad. She said, "Mom, Dad, help! The penguins are mean to the little penguin. They hurt him." + +Mom and Dad heard Lily's cry. They ran to the penguin pool. They saw the penguins fighting. They saw the little penguin bleeding. + +They called the man with the bucket. He came and said, "What's going on here?" + +He saw the little penguin and said, "Oh, no. He's the new penguin. He just arrived yesterday. He's not used to the others. They don't like him. They bully him." + +He picked up the little penguin and said, "Don't worry, little guy. I'll take you to the vet. He'll make you better." + +He thanked Tim and Lily for feeding the little penguin. He said, "You're very kind, kids. You made him happy. He likes you. Maybe you can visit him again when he's well." + +He took the little penguin away. Tim and Lily waved goodbye. They hoped the little penguin would be okay. + +They hugged Mom and Dad. They said, "We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We didn't mean to cause trouble. We just wanted to feed the penguins." + +Mom and Dad hugged them back. They said, "It's okay, Tim and Lily. We know you meant well. You did a good thing. You showed the little penguin some love. You're very brave and sweet." + +They kissed Tim and Lily. They said, "We're proud of you, kids. We love you." + +They left the zoo. They went home. They had a warm and cozy night. They dreamed of the little penguin. They hoped he would be happy. They hoped he would find some friends. They hoped they would see him again. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Sara had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Tom had a small car with four wheels and a horn. + +"Let's pretend that my doll is a princess and your car is a dragon," Sara said. "The dragon wants to take the princess to his cave, but she is frightened and wants to escape." + +"OK," Tom said. "But the dragon is very strong and fast. He can catch the princess easily." + +Sara and Tom moved their toys around the floor, making noises and voices. Sara made her doll run away from Tom's car, but Tom chased her with his car, honking and growling. + +"Help, help!" Sara made her doll cry. "The dragon is coming! He wants to lock me in his cave!" + +"No one can help you, princess!" Tom made his car say. "You are mine now! I will part you from your friends and family!" + +Sara did not like Tom's game. She felt scared and sad for her doll. She wanted to stop playing, but Tom did not listen. He grabbed her doll with his car and tried to pull her hair. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Sara shouted. "You are hurting my doll! Give her back to me!" + +"No, I won't!" Tom shouted back. "She is my prisoner! You can't have her!" + +Sara and Tom started to tug and pull on the doll's hair. They both wanted to have the doll, but they did not want to share. They got angry and loud. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. + +"Hey, hey, hey!" their mom said. "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over the doll?" + +Sara and Tom stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized that they had been mean and rude to each other. + +"We were playing a game, mom," Sara said. "But Tom was too rough and scary. He wanted to lock my doll in his cave and part her from me." + +"I was just pretending, mom," Tom said. "But Sara did not like my game. She wanted to keep her doll and not let me play with her." + +Their mom sighed and shook her head. She walked over to them and took the doll from their hands. She looked at the doll's hair and saw that it was tangled and pulled. + +"Look what you did to the doll," she said. "You ruined her hair. How do you think she feels?" + +Sara and Tom looked at the doll and felt bad. They saw that they had hurt the doll and each other. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We are sorry, doll." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She gave them the doll back and helped them fix her hair. + +"It's OK, my loves," she said. "I know you were just playing, but you have to be careful and kind. You have to respect each other's toys and feelings. You have to share and take turns. And you have to use your words, not your hands, when you have a problem. OK?" + +"OK, mom," Sara and Tom said. "We understand. We will do better." + +They hugged their mom and thanked her. Then they hugged each other and apologized. They decided to play a different game, one that they both liked and agreed on. They were happy and friendly again. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom were eager to see the fire. They heard the big noise and saw the red light in the sky. They ran to the window and looked outside. They saw the fire truck and the firemen. They saw the water and the smoke. They saw the fire. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look at the fire! It is so big and bright!" + +"Can we go outside and see it?" Tom asked. He wanted to get closer to the fire. + +"No, no, no!" Mom said. She came to the window and pulled them away. "The fire is very hot and dangerous. You have to stay inside and be safe." + +"But why?" Tom questioned. He did not understand why they could not go outside. + +"Because the fire can hurt you and burn you. And the smoke can make you cough and sick. And the firemen have to work hard to stop the fire. You have to listen to Mom and stay inside." Mom explained. + +Lily and Tom were sad and curious. They wanted to see the fire, but they also wanted to be safe and healthy. They decided to listen to Mom and stay inside. They watched the fire from the window until it was gone. They hoped that no one was hurt by the fire. They thanked the firemen for their work. They learned that fire is not a toy, but a force of nature. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big mattress to jump on. Sometimes they made a fort with the mattress and the blankets and pretended to be pirates or explorers. + +One day, their mom told them she had to go to the store and asked them to be good and not make a mess. She said she would be back soon and left them some snacks and juice. Tim and Kim said okay and waved goodbye. + +After mom left, Tim and Kim decided to play with the mattress. They dragged it to the middle of the room and started to jump on it. They had fun bouncing and laughing and making silly faces. But then, Tim had an idea. + +"Let's make the mattress more fun," he said. "Let's put some juice on it and make it slippery." + +Kim thought that was a bad idea. She said, "No, Tim, that's dangerous. We could fall and hurt ourselves. And we could spoil the mattress and make mom angry." + +But Tim did not listen. He grabbed a bottle of juice and poured some on the mattress. He said, "Come on, Kim, don't be a baby. It's just juice. It will dry up." + +He jumped on the mattress and slid on the juice. He said, "Whee, this is fun. Try it, Kim." + +Kim shook her head. She said, "No, Tim, I don't want to. It's not fun, it's stupid. Stop it, Tim, or I'll tell mom." + +But Tim did not stop. He poured more juice on the mattress and jumped and slid. He said, "You're no fun, Kim. You're a boring girl. I'm having a blast." + +He did not see that the juice was dripping on the floor and making a big puddle. He did not hear that mom was coming back and opening the door. He did not notice that mom was shocked and angry when she saw the mess. + +"Tim, Kim, what have you done?" mom yelled. "You spoiled the mattress and the floor. You made a huge mess. You were very naughty and dangerous. How could you do this?" + +Tim and Kim stopped jumping and looked at mom. They felt scared and sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were just playing. We didn't mean to spoil the mattress." + +Mom sighed. She said, "Playing is good, but you have to be careful and respectful. You have to listen to each other and to me. You have to clean up your mess and apologize. And you have to promise me you will never do this again." + +Tim and Kim nodded. They said, "We promise, mom. We're sorry, mom. We love you, mom." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you too, Tim and Kim. But you have to learn from your mistakes. Now, let's get some towels and clean this up. And then, you have to go to bed early. No more playing with the mattress today." +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to explore new places. One day, they went with their mom and dad to visit a big temple. The temple had many stairs, statues, and paintings. Sam and Mia wanted to see everything, so they ran and rushed from one thing to another. + +"Slow down, children," their mom said. "You might get lost or hurt yourself. And be respectful of the temple and the people here." + +But Sam and Mia did not listen. They kept rushing and running, until they bumped into an elderly man. The man was wearing a long robe and a hat. He was holding a stick and a book. He looked very angry. + +"Hey, watch where you are going!" the man shouted. "You have no manners. This is a sacred place, not a playground. You should be quiet and calm, and learn from the wisdom of the temple." + +Sam and Mia felt scared and sorry. They realized they had been rude and careless. They apologized to the man and bowed their heads. + +"We are sorry, sir," they said. "We did not mean to bother you. We were just curious and excited. But you are right, we should be respectful and learn from the temple." + +The man softened his expression and smiled. He saw that the children were sincere and humble. He decided to forgive them and teach them. + +"It is good that you are curious and excited, children," he said. "But you must also be careful and mindful. The temple is a place of peace and harmony, where you can find beauty and wisdom. Come, I will show you some of the treasures of the temple, and tell you some of the stories behind them." + +Sam and Mia nodded and followed the man. They walked slowly and quietly, and listened attentively. They saw and learned many new things, and felt happy and grateful. They thanked the man for his kindness and generosity. + +"You are welcome, children," the man said. "You have learned a valuable lesson today. Remember, always respect the temple and the people, and you will find joy and enlightenment." + +The moral of the story is: Respect the temple and the people, and you will find joy and enlightenment. +Sara loved to visit her elderly grandma every week. Grandma had a big garden with many flowers and fruits. Sara liked to smell the roses, pick the strawberries and play with the cat. But her favorite thing was to make lemonade with grandma. Grandma had a big lemon tree that gave many lemons. Sara and grandma would squeeze the lemons, add water and sugar, and stir well. Then they would drink the lemonade together and chat. + +But one day, Sara could not visit grandma. She had a cold and had to stay in bed. She felt sad and bored. She missed grandma and the lemonade. She wondered if grandma missed her too. She wished she could see the lemon tree and the cat. + +Grandma also missed Sara. She knew Sara was sick and could not come. She prayed for Sara to get well soon. She decided to do something nice for Sara. She picked some lemons from the tree and made a jar of lemonade. She also wrote a note for Sara. She asked her neighbor to deliver the jar and the note to Sara's house. + +Sara was surprised and happy when she saw the jar and the note. She read the note. It said: "Dear Sara, I miss you very much. I hope you feel better soon. Here is some lemonade for you. Drink it and think of me. I love you, Grandma." Sara smiled and hugged the jar. She felt warm and loved. She drank some lemonade and felt better. She wrote a note back to grandma. It said: "Dear Grandma, I miss you too. Thank you for the lemonade. It is delicious. I love you, Sara." She asked her mom to give the note to the neighbor. + +Grandma was delighted when she received the note from Sara. She read it and smiled. She felt happy and proud. She put the note on her fridge. She waited for the next week, when Sara would come and visit her again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to ride their bikes. One day, they rode to the pond near their house. They saw some ducks and fish in the water. + +"Look, Ben, the ducks are hungry. Let's give them some bread," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, but we only have a little bread. We need some for ourselves too," Ben said. + +They broke the bread into small pieces and threw them to the ducks. The ducks quacked and ate the bread. Lily and Ben smiled and watched them. + +But then, a big goose came and chased the ducks away. It ate all the bread and honked loudly. Lily and Ben were scared and angry. + +"Hey, goose, that's not nice. You should share with the ducks. They were here first," Lily shouted. + +The goose ignored her and looked for more bread. It saw Lily and Ben's bikes and thought they were food. It bit the tires and the seats and made holes in them. + +Lily and Ben ran to their bikes and tried to stop the goose. But it was too strong and mean. It pecked at them and made them cry. + +"Help, help, someone help us," they screamed. + +A man who was walking his dog heard them and came to help. He shooed the goose away and checked their bikes. He saw that they were ruined. + +"I'm sorry, kids, your bikes are broken. You can't ride them anymore. What were you doing here?" he asked. + +"We were feeding the ducks, but the goose came and took everything. It was greedy and nasty," Lily said. + +The man nodded and said, "I see. Well, you were kind and generous to the ducks, but you should also be careful and wise. The pond is not a safe place for kids and bikes. There are many animals and things that can hurt you. Next time, you should ride somewhere else, or ask your parents to come with you." + +Lily and Ben thanked the man and his dog. They learned their lesson and never rode to the pond again. They also learned to be more grateful for what they had and to respect other living things. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to skip, run, jump and sing. One day, they saw some big trucks and loud planes go by their street. They were scared and wondered what was happening. + +"Where are they going?" Tom asked Anna. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are going to war," Anna said. + +"What is war?" Tom asked. + +"War is when people fight and hurt each other. It is very bad and sad," Anna said. + +"Why do they fight?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are angry or greedy or afraid. Maybe they don't have enough things or love," Anna said. + +"That is poor. We have enough things and love. We don't need to fight," Tom said. + +"Yes, we are lucky. We have each other and our families and our toys and our books. We can share and help and be kind," Anna said. + +They hugged and decided to skip away from the noise and go to the park. They hoped that the people who were going to war would stop fighting and be friends too. They wished for peace and happiness for everyone. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to try it, but Sam is scared. + +"Come on, Sam. You can do it. It is fun!" Lily encourages Sam. She holds his hand and walks to the slide. + +Sam looks at the slide. It is very high and steep. He shakes his head. "No, Lily. I am afraid. I want to go back." + +Lily smiles. She is polite. She does not push Sam. She says, "It is okay, Sam. You do not have to slide. But can you watch me? I will show you how I slide." + +Sam nods. He lets go of Lily's hand. He sits on a bench near the slide. He watches Lily climb the ladder. He hears her laugh. He sees her slide down fast. She looks happy. + +Lily runs to Sam. She gives him a tap on the shoulder. She says, "That was so fun, Sam! Do you want to try now?" + +Sam thinks. He sees Lily's smile. He feels her tap. He hears her voice. He is not so scared anymore. He says, "Okay, Lily. I will try. But can you go with me?" + +Lily nods. She is proud of Sam. She says, "Of course, Sam. I will go with you. We will slide together." + +Lily and Sam hold hands again. They walk to the slide. They climb the ladder. They sit on the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh. They are happy. They are brave. They are friends. +Lily liked to sew with her grandma. Grandma had many colors of thread. Lily wanted to make a dress for her doll. She picked a pink thread and a needle. + +"Can you help me, grandma?" Lily asked. "I don't know how to sew." + +"Of course, my dear," grandma said. "Sewing is easy and fun. You just have to be careful with the needle. It can hurt your finger." + +Grandma showed Lily how to make small stitches on the fabric. Lily tried to copy her. She was happy to see the dress taking shape. + +"Look, grandma, I made a dress!" Lily said. "It is very pretty." + +Grandma smiled and hugged Lily. "You did a great job, Lily. You are a very humble and kind girl. You don't speak too much or too loud. You listen and learn. I am proud of you." + +Lily felt warm and happy. She thanked grandma and put the dress on her doll. She loved sewing with her grandma. She loved her grandma very much. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They wanted to be famous for having the most marbles in the school. + +One day, they saw a big jar of marbles in the shop. They wanted to buy it, but they did not have enough money. They decided to take some money from their mom's purse without asking. They thought their mom would not notice. + +They ran to the shop and bought the jar of marbles. They were very happy. They took the jar to the park and opened it. They poured the marbles on the ground and admired them. They felt very proud. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and cold. Tim and Sam had no umbrella or coat. They tried to pick up their marbles, but they were too many and too slippery. The marbles rolled away in the water and mud. Tim and Sam could not catch them. They lost all their marbles. + +They were very sad and wet. They realized they had done a bad thing. They had stolen money from their mom and wasted it on marbles. They had hurt their mom and lost their marbles. They were not famous, they were foolish. + +They ran back home and told their mom what they had done. They said they were sorry and asked for forgiveness. Their mom was angry and disappointed, but she also loved them. She hugged them and said she forgave them, but they had to learn from their mistake. She said they had to work hard to earn back the money and to be honest and kind. + +Tim and Sam learned their lesson. They never stole money again. They worked hard to help their mom and to save money. They also shared their toys and played nicely with other kids. They did not care about being famous for having marbles. They cared about being good friends and good sons. +Lily was a brave knight. She had a sword and a shield and a helmet. She liked to play with her friends and pretend they were fighting dragons and monsters. One day, she saw a big hill in the park. She thought it looked like a castle. She wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +She asked her friends to come with her, but they were scared. They said the hill was too high and steep and there might be bugs or snakes. Lily sighed. She was not scared of anything. She said she would go by herself and show them how brave she was. She took her sword and shield and helmet and started to climb the hill. + +It was hard work. The hill was very high and steep and there were rocks and dirt and grass. Lily had to be careful not to slip or fall. She used her shield to protect herself from the sun and the wind. She was hot and tired, but she kept going. She wanted to see the castle. + +She reached the top of the hill. She looked around. She did not see a castle. She only saw more hills and trees and sky. She felt sad and disappointed. She had climbed so far for nothing. She sat down on the ground and put her sword and shield and helmet next to her. She was pale and sweaty and thirsty. She wished she had stayed with her friends. + +She heard a noise. She looked up. She saw a big bird flying over her. It had a long beak and sharp claws and bright feathers. It looked like a hawk. It saw Lily and her sword and shield and helmet. It thought they were shiny and pretty. It wanted to take them. It swooped down and grabbed Lily's helmet with its beak. It flew away with it. + +Lily was shocked and angry. She jumped up and shouted at the bird. She wanted her helmet back. She picked up her sword and shield and ran after the bird. She did not care how high or steep or scary the hill was. She was a brave knight. She would not let the bird steal her helmet. She would get it back. She would show the bird and her friends how brave she was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore her neighborhood. One day, while she was walking, she saw a mailbox. She had never seen one before and asked her mom what it was for. + +Her mom explained that people put letters in the mailbox and the mailman comes to collect them. Lily thought that was interesting and wanted to try it herself. So, she wrote a letter to her grandma and put it in the mailbox. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called and said she received the letter. Lily was so happy and excited to hear that her letter had made it to her grandma safely. Her mom explained that it was important to make sure the mailbox was safe and not to put anything dangerous in it. + +Lily remembered her mom's words and promised to always be careful. She also learned that sending letters was a fun way to stay in touch with loved ones. From then on, she would often write letters and taste the sweet feeling of knowing that her message would reach her loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, bright smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help stir the soup in the kitchen. Lily was so excited to help, she grabbed a big spoon and started to stir the soup in the pot. + +As she was stirring, Lily noticed a little mouse run into the chamber under the stove. She was a little scared at first, but then she remembered that mice are just little animals who like to find cozy places to hide. + +After Lily finished stirring the soup, she sat down at the table with her family and they all enjoyed a delicious dinner together. Lily felt very proud that she had helped make the soup taste so good. And even though she never saw the mouse again, she knew that it was happy and safe in its cozy chamber under the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the park and play on the swings. But before she could go, her mommy had to print something on the computer. + +Lily watched as the printer made a loud noise and printed out a piece of paper. She asked her mommy, "What did you print?" Her mommy replied, "I printed a picture of a bunny rabbit." + +Lily was very happy to see the picture and said, "That's a cute thing!" Then she ran outside to play on the swings, holding the bunny rabbit picture in her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a weird insect crawling on the ground. It had many legs and was very small. + +Timmy wanted to talk to the insect, so he bent down and said, "Hi there, little bug! What are you doing?" The insect didn't talk back, but it kept crawling around. + +Timmy watched the insect for a long time, thinking it was very interesting. He wondered if it had any insect friends nearby. Maybe they could all talk to each other and have a party! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls. One day, her mommy gave her a new dress to wear. It was so pretty and had lots of sparkles on it. Lily felt like a princess in her new dress. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to a big building where people go to play games. They saw a man who was very heavy and had a big beard. Lily's mommy told her not to judge people by how they look. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was important to be kind to everyone. + +After playing lots of games, it was time to go home. Lily was tired and her new dress felt heavy. But she was happy because she had fun with her mommy and learned to be kind to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with his bird friends. One day, Tweety decided to fly far away from the tree to find some yummy seeds to eat. + +As Tweety was flying, he saw a big, gray cat named Tom. Tweety knew that Tom was not his friend because cats like to eat birds. Tweety tried to fly away, but Tom was too fast and caught him in his paws. + +Tom punished Tweety by taking him away from his home and putting him in a small cage. Tweety was sad and missed his bird friends. He tried to escape, but the cage was too strong. + +Days went by and Tweety was getting weaker and weaker. He missed his home and his friends so much. One day, a kind person came to the house and saw Tweety in the cage. They knew that Tweety needed to go back home, so they took him out of the cage and put him in a box to mail him back to his tree. + +Sadly, Tweety never made it back home. The journey in the mail was too long and he passed away. The moral of the story is to always be careful and stay close to home, or else you might get punished like Tweety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While her mom was talking to a friend, Lily saw a stranger sitting on a bench. The stranger looked thin and sad. + +Lily went up to the stranger and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Are you okay?" The stranger smiled and said, "I'm fine, thank you for asking." They started talking and the stranger told Lily that they were feeling lonely. + +Lily promised the stranger that she would come back and visit them at the park. The stranger was happy and thanked Lily. When Lily's mom came back, she told her about the stranger and her promise. Her mom was proud of her for being kind to a stranger. From that day on, Lily and the stranger became good friends and would often visit each other at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games and have fun. One day, Timmy decided to invite his friend Billy to come over and play with him. + +Timmy's mom asked, "What time should we invite Billy over?" Timmy replied, "At noon, when the sun is high in the sky." + +When Billy arrived, Timmy showed him all of his toys. They played together and had lots of fun. Timmy told Billy a silly joke and they both laughed. + +As the day went on, Timmy's mom called them for lunch. They ate sandwiches and drank juice. After lunch, they continued to play until it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy said goodbye to his friend and promised to invite him over again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very strong and could carry lots of things. One day, the driver of the truck had to load many boxes onto it. He worked very hard and finally, the truck was full. + +After the driver finished loading the boxes, he went home to take a shower. He was very dirty and needed to clean himself. The water in the shower was warm and made him feel good. + +But when the driver got out of the shower, he saw that his dog was sad. The dog missed him while he was gone. So, the driver gave his dog a big hug and said, "I love you." The dog felt better and wagged his tail happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always had trouble finding them. His mommy told him to put them in the closet, but he didn't like it there because it was too dark. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They were having fun, but then Timmy realized he couldn't find his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He started to get frustrated. + +Timmy's friend said, "Why don't you look in the closet?" Timmy didn't want to, but his friend convinced him. When he opened the closet, he saw his toy car, but there was a big spider on it. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do, so he slapped the spider with his hand. + +After that, Timmy felt better and was happy to have found his toy car. He learned that sometimes it's okay to face your fears, even if it makes you frustrated at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to follow her mommy everywhere she went. One day, they went to the store to buy a file for daddy's papers. While they were walking, Lily saw a weird man with a big hat. She pointed at him and said, "Mommy, look! That man looks weird!" Her mommy told her to be quiet and not to point at people because it's not polite. + +As they were leaving the store, they noticed that the file was missing. Lily's mommy asked the store worker if they had seen it, but they said no. Lily said, "Don't worry mommy, I can help you find it! I'll follow you and we'll look everywhere!" They searched high and low, and finally found the file under a pile of toys. Lily's mommy was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You're such a good helper!" And Lily smiled and said, "I love helping you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today was a special day because she was going to have a picnic with her friend, Max. Lily's mom asked her, "What do you want to eat for the picnic?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want something tasty, like a sandwich and some fruit." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great plan!" + +Lily packed her picnic basket with yummy food and went to meet Max at the park. When Max saw the basket, he said, "Wow, that looks delicious!" Lily smiled and said, "I planned it all myself." They sat down on a blanket and enjoyed their tasty picnic together. They talked about their favorite toys and what they wanted to do when they grew up. + +After they finished eating, they played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily said, "Today was so much fun. I'm glad we planned this picnic." Max nodded and said, "Me too. Let's do it again soon." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's plan another tasty picnic soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was very cold. Lily's mom told her to put on her shoes so she wouldn't get sick. Lily went to her room to find her shoes, but she couldn't understand where they were. + +"Lily, did you find your shoes?" asked her mom. + +"No, I don't understand where they went," replied Lily. + +Her mom helped her look for the shoes and they finally found them under the bed. Lily put on her shoes and went outside to play. She felt the cold air on her face, but her feet were warm in her shoes. + +"Mom, I understand why you told me to wear my shoes. They keep my feet warm in the cold," said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. It's important to wear shoes when it's cold outside." +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck had a motor that made it go vroom vroom. The truck was very dependable and always took its owner where they needed to go. + +One day, the truck was driving down the road when it saw a fire. The fire was big and hot and it was burning everything in its path. The truck knew it had to help. + +The truck drove through the fire and sprayed water on the flames. It did this over and over until the fire was finally out. The truck was a hero and everyone was so grateful for its help. From that day on, the truck was known as the dependable fire truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to test how fast she could run. She went outside and ran as fast as she could. She was very happy when she found out she was very fast! + +Later that day, it started to rain and Lily got wet. She didn't like being wet, but she knew it was okay because she could change into dry clothes. + +At dinner, Lily's mom reminded her to be polite and say "please" and "thank you". Lily remembered and said "please" when she wanted more food and "thank you" when her mom gave her more. Her mom was very happy that Lily was polite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom brought home a big avocado from the store. It was green and smooth. Lily was so excited to help her mom unpack the groceries. + +As they were putting away the food, Lily's mom told her they were going to make guacamole with the avocado. Lily had never tried guacamole before but she was eager to help. Her mom showed her how to cut open the avocado and scoop out the inside. It was soft and smooth just like the outside. + +Lily's mom mashed up the avocado and added some other ingredients to make the guacamole. Lily helped stir it all together. When they were finished, they sat down to enjoy their snack. Lily took a bite and loved the taste of the avocado. From that day on, she always helped her mom unpack the groceries and make guacamole together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Timmy found a wire on the ground. He started to play with it, twisting and turning it around. Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and saw a bright light. + +The wire started to spark and smoke. Timmy didn't know what to do and got scared. The wire was smelly and made Timmy cough. Suddenly, the wire started a fire and Timmy couldn't escape. The fire burned everything and sadly, Timmy didn't make it out alive. + +Remember kids, it's important to be careful when playing with things you don't know about. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cards, stacking them up high and making them fall down. One day, Lily went outside to play and noticed the ground was shaking a little bit. She felt a tremble in her feet and wondered what it could be. + +Lily's mommy came outside and looked serious. She said, "Lily, we need to go inside. There's going to be a big storm coming soon." Lily didn't know what a storm was, but she trusted her mommy and went inside with her. + +As they sat inside, they heard the wind howling and the rain pouring down hard. Lily's cards were shaking on the table next to her. She remembered the tremble from earlier and realized it was the storm coming. She was glad her mommy took it seriously and kept them safe inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy new clothes. They looked at all the pretty dresses and skirts, but Lily didn't like any of them. She wanted to wear her own fashion. + +So, Lily went home and put on her favorite dress. It was pink and sparkly, and when she spun around, she felt dizzy. But she didn't stop dancing. She twirled and jumped and spun until she was tired. Then she sat down and smiled. + +Lily's mom watched her dance and said, "You are such a good dancer, Lily. I love your fashion." Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy to be herself and to dance in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to wear a nice bow in her hair. She had a big collection of bows, but one day she lost her favorite one. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her lost bow, and Timmy wanted to help. He said, "I can borrow you my bow. It's not as nice as yours, but you can wear it until you find yours." + +Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy for being so kind. She wore his bow for the rest of the day and felt much better. The next day, Lily found her lost bow, but she never forgot how nice it was of Timmy to borrow her his bow. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. It was very small and couldn't bloom yet. But one day, the sun shone very bright and the flower started to bloom. It was so pretty and colorful! + +One day, a little boy came to the garden and saw the flower. He was so happy and started to jump around. He accidentally dropped his rubber ball and it bounced towards the flower. The flower caught the ball and gave it back to the boy. + +The boy was so dizzy from all the jumping, but he was happy to have his ball back. He thanked the flower and went home. From that day on, the flower and the boy became friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her daisy flowers. One day, she saw a big truck coming down the street. The truck stopped in front of her house, and a man got out. + +"Hello, little girl," the man said. "I'm here to load some things into your house." + +Lily watched as the man brought big boxes into her house. She was worried that he might hurt her daisy flowers. "Please be careful with my flowers," she said to the man. + +"Don't worry, little one," the man said with a calm voice. "I'll make sure your flowers are safe." + +Lily was relieved and went back to playing with her daisy flowers. Later that day, when the man was done loading things into her house, he came back to talk to her. "I have a surprise for you," he said. He handed her a small pot with a beautiful daisy plant. + +Lily was so happy and thanked the man. She now had a new friend who was calm and kind, just like her daisy flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got a letter in the mail. It said she won a prize! She was so excited and showed it to her mommy. + +But then, Lily's little brother, Max, came and took the letter away. He said he wanted to own it. Lily got sad and cried. + +Mommy came to help and said, "Max, that's not nice. You need to give the letter back to Lily." + +Max said, "But I want to own it." + +Mommy explained, "You can't always own everything you want. Sometimes we have to share and be kind to others." + +Max thought about it and then gave the letter back to Lily. She was happy again, even though it was a cold day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to take a bath." + +Lily didn't want to take a bath because she was having too much fun playing. But her mom said, "You need to keep your body clean, so let's go wash up with some soap." + +Lily reluctantly got into the bathtub and her mom started to wash her with soap. Lily said, "Mommy, this soap smells good!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it's a special soap that keeps you clean and smelling nice." + +After the bath, Lily felt so fresh and clean. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for keeping me clean, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a key on the ground and decided to use it to play a game. She hid the key and her friends had to find it. + +When it was Lily's turn to find the key, she peeked behind the bushes and saw it. She was so happy and calm because she found the key! She ran back to her friends and showed them the key. They were all so happy for her. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be hidden, but if you look carefully and stay calm, you can find them. From that day on, Lily and her friends played more games with keys and always had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bow and arrow that belonged to his grandfather. Timmy loved his bow and arrow very much. One day, Timmy's bully, Billy, came and took Timmy's bow and arrow. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that Billy took his bow and arrow that belonged to his grandfather. Timmy's mom told him not to worry and that she would help him get it back. + +The next day, Timmy's mom went to Billy's house and talked to his mom. She told her what happened and how important the bow and arrow was to Timmy because it belonged to his grandfather. Billy's mom understood and made Billy give it back. Timmy was so happy to have his bow and arrow back, he hugged his mom and said, "I'm so glad you helped me get my bald and arrow back!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he wanted to find a new toy. He asked his mommy if they could go to the shop. His mommy said yes and they went to the shop together. + +When they got to the shop, Timmy saw so many toys! He was happy but also a little frightened because he didn't know which toy to choose. Then he saw a toy car and he knew that's what he wanted. He showed it to his mommy and she bought it for him. + +Timmy was so happy with his new toy car that he played with it all day long. He was grateful that his mommy took him to the shop and helped him find the perfect toy. From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he wanted something, he could always go to the shop with his mommy and find it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a hedge with pretty flowers. She wanted to gather them, but they were too high for her to reach. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a nosy rabbit watching her. The rabbit hopped over and showed her a way to reach the flowers. Lily was very happy and thanked the rabbit. She gathered the flowers and made a pretty bouquet. + +From then on, Lily and the nosy rabbit became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. Lily was grateful for the rabbit's help and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her lovely dog, Max. One day, while they were playing, Max's tire got a big hole in it. Lily said, "Oh no! Max's tire is broken. We need to fix it." +