diff --git "a/TinyStories_79.txt" "b/TinyStories_79.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_79.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Lila was scared of the goat. She thought it was ugly and mean. She shook her head. + +"No, Ben. The goat is bad. It can hurt us with its horn." + +Ben did not listen to Lila. He wanted to touch the goat. He ran to the fence and reached out his hand. + +"Hi, goat. You are nice. Can I pet you?" + +The goat did not like Ben. It did not want to be petted. It was angry and loud. It baaed and kicked the fence. It tried to hit Ben with its horn. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He pulled back his hand. The goat had split his finger with its horn. There was blood on his finger. + +Lila ran to Ben. She saw his finger. She was sorry and scared. + +"Ben, are you okay? Your finger is hurt. We need to get help." + +Ben nodded. He was in pain. He held his finger. He was sad and mad. + +"Lila, you were right. The goat is bad. It is ugly and mean. I don't like it." + +Lila hugged Ben. She tried to make him feel better. + +"Come on, Ben. Let's go to mom. She will fix your finger. She will make it better." + +They left the park. They did not look at the goat. They learned their lesson. They did not want to pet the goat again. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls and books. She did not have many friends at school, because she was afraid to talk to them. One day, she found a box in her attic that had some old toys and clothes. She decided to discover what was inside. + +She opened the box and saw a hat, a coat, a sword and a soldier. The soldier was made of wood and had a red coat and a black hat. He looked very brave and strong. Lily liked him and put the hat and coat on. She felt like a soldier too. + +She took the sword and the soldier and went to the garden. She pretended to fight with the sword and make noises. She had fun and forgot to be shy. Then she saw a boy from her school who lived next door. He was watching her from the fence. + +"Hi, Lily," he said. "What are you doing?" + +Lily felt scared and wanted to hide. She did not know what to say. + +"I'm playing soldier," she said in a small voice. + +"Can I play with you?" he asked. "I like soldiers too. I have some toy cars and planes." + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was smiling. He did not look mean or scary. He looked friendly and nice. + +"Okay," she said. "You can play with me." + +She gave him the sword and they played together. They made up stories and had fun. Lily discovered that the boy was not so bad. He was kind and funny. She discovered that she could make a friend. She was not so shy anymore. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But Lily is anxious. She hears a loud noise. It sounds like a big dog barking. + +"Ben, do you hear that?" Lily asks. She holds Ben's hand. + +"Yes, I hear it. It is a dog. But it is not here. It is far away," Ben says. He tries to make Lily feel better. + +But Lily is still anxious. She looks around. She sees a sign. The sign has a picture of a dog and a red line. The sign says "No dogs allowed". + +"Ben, look at the sign. It says no dogs. Why is there a dog?" Lily says. She points at the sign. + +Ben looks at the sign. He thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Maybe the dog is lost. Maybe it is looking for its home. Maybe it is sad," Ben says. He sounds kind. + +Lily thinks about Ben's idea. She feels sorry for the dog. She is not so anxious anymore. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben. Maybe the dog is lost and sad. Maybe we can help it. Maybe we can find its home," Lily says. She sounds brave. + +Ben smiles at Lily. He likes her idea. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's go and find the dog. Maybe we can be its friends," Ben says. He holds Lily's hand. + +Lily and Ben walk towards the noise. They hope to see the dog. They hope to help it. They are not anxious anymore. They are curious and kind. +Tom and Mia liked to play at the zoo. They enjoyed seeing the animals and hearing their sounds. They wanted to see the tiger, because it was big and striped and popular. Many people came to watch the tiger. + +They ran to the tiger's cage and looked for it. They saw it sleeping under a tree. They wanted to wake it up and make it roar. They threw stones and sticks at the cage. They shouted and laughed. + +The tiger woke up and was angry. It did not like the noise and the pain. It growled and showed its teeth. It jumped at the cage and tried to break it. It wanted to catch Tom and Mia and hurt them. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They tried to run away, but it was too late. The cage was old and weak. The tiger broke it and got out. It ran after Tom and Mia and caught them. It bit them and scratched them. They screamed and cried. + +The zookeepers heard the noise and came to help. They saw the tiger and the children. They were sad and shocked. They tried to save Tom and Mia, but they could not. The tiger had killed them. The zookeepers shot the tiger and took it away. The people at the zoo were sad and angry. They blamed Tom and Mia for being naughty and stupid. They said they deserved what happened to them. +Lily was a charming girl who liked to help her mom. One day, her mom asked her to bring a bag of apples from the market. Lily was happy to do it. She put on her coat and hat and took the bag from the table. + +The bag was very heavy. Lily had to use both hands to hold it. She walked slowly and carefully to the door. She tried to open it, but it was hard. She had to put the bag down and use her hand to turn the knob. Then she picked up the bag again and went outside. + +On the way to the market, Lily saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards her. Lily was scared. She did not like big dogs. She wanted to run away, but she did not want to drop the bag. She held the bag tight and shouted, "Go away, dog! Go away!" + +The dog did not listen. It came closer and closer. It jumped on Lily and tried to take the bag. Lily struggled to keep the bag. She cried, "Help! Help!" + +A man heard Lily's cry. He came out of his house and saw the dog and the girl. He ran to them and shooed the dog away. He said, "Are you okay, little girl? That was a bad dog. He should not bother you." + +Lily nodded. She was glad the man helped her. She said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind. I have to bring this bag of apples to my mom. She is waiting for me at the market." + +The man smiled. He said, "That is a very big bag for a very small girl. Do you want me to help you carry it?" + +Lily smiled back. She said, "Yes, please. That would be nice. You are very strong." + +The man took the bag and walked with Lily to the market. He gave the bag to Lily's mom and said hello. Lily's mom thanked him and gave him an apple. Lily hugged him and said, "You are my hero. You saved me from the dog and helped me with the bag. You are very charming." + +The man blushed. He said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are a very brave and sweet girl. I hope to see you again." + +Lily waved goodbye and went home with her mom. She was happy. She had a new friend and a bag of apples. She did not like big dogs, but she liked charming men. +Anna liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She used crayons and stickers to make her journal pretty. She kept her journal in a secret place under her bed. + +One day, Anna was very busy. She had to go to school, play with her friends, and help her mom with chores. She did not have time to write in her journal. She thought she would write in it before bed. + +But when she went to her room, she saw that her journal was not under her bed. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. She felt sad and angry. Who took her journal? + +She heard a noise in the living room. She ran there and saw her little brother, Ben. He was holding her journal and tearing the pages. He was laughing and making a mess. + +"Ben, stop it!" Anna shouted. "That's my journal! Give it back!" + +Ben looked at her and said, "No, it's mine. It's fun. Look, I finished it!" + +He threw the journal on the floor and ran away. Anna picked up the journal and saw that it was ruined. All her words and pictures were gone. She started to cry. + +Mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the journal and understood what happened. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, honey. Ben is too little to know better. He didn't mean to hurt you. He just wanted to play." + +She helped Anna clean up the mess and said, "Why don't we make a new journal for you? We can use some paper, glue, and scissors. We can decorate it with new crayons and stickers. And we can write a new story together. How does that sound?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She felt better. She said, "OK, Mom. Let's make a new journal. And let's find a better place to hide it from Ben." +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used the furniture as their ship and their toys as their loot. + +"Ahoy, matey! I'm Captain Lily and this is my first mate, Tom!" Lily said, holding a wooden spoon as her sword. + +"Arrr, Captain! I'm Tom and this is my parrot, Spot!" Tom said, holding a stuffed dog as his bird. + +They climbed on the sofa, the chair, and the table, making pirate noises and having fun. But they did not see that the table was broken. One of its legs was loose and wobbly. + +"Look, Captain! I found a treasure chest!" Tom said, pointing to a cardboard box on the table. + +"Let's open it and see what's inside!" Lily said, jumping on the table. + +But as soon as she landed, the table leg snapped and the table crashed to the floor. The box flew open and spilled out some old clothes and books. + +"Ouch!" Lily and Tom cried, falling down with the table. + +"Uh-oh!" Spot barked, jumping off Tom's shoulder. + +Mama and Papa heard the noise and ran to the living room. They saw the mess and the children. + +"What happened here?" Mama asked, looking at the broken table. + +"We were playing pirates, Mama!" Lily said, rubbing her head. + +"We didn't know the table was broken, Papa!" Tom said, holding his arm. + +Mama and Papa sighed and shook their heads. They helped the children up and checked if they were hurt. + +"Next time, be more careful with the furniture, okay?" Papa said, picking up the box. + +"And don't use our old things as treasure, okay?" Mama said, picking up the clothes and books. + +"Okay, Mama. Okay, Papa. We're sorry," Lily and Tom said, feeling sorry. + +They hugged their parents and said they loved them. Then they helped them clean up the living room. + +"Maybe we can play something else next time," Lily said. + +"Like what?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe we can play doctors and nurses," Lily said. + +"Or astronauts and aliens," Tom said. + +"Or cowboys and Indians," Lily said. + +"Or princesses and dragons," Tom said. + +They smiled and laughed. They still liked to pretend, but they learned to be more careful. And they never played pirates on the furniture again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big shed with a lock on the door. Ben wanted to see what was inside. He said to Lily, "Let's go and find the key. Maybe there is a secret in the shed." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Ben. We should not go there. Mom and Dad said the shed is off-limits. They will be angry if we touch the lock." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. It will be fun. Come on, follow me." He ran to the house and looked for the key. He found it in a drawer in the kitchen. He took it and ran back to the shed. He said to Lily, "Look, I have the key. Let's open the lock and see what's inside." + +Lily was still scared. She said, "Ben, please. Let's go back and play with our toys. The shed is not a toy. It is dangerous. Please, Ben." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Stop being silly, Lily. It's just a shed. Nothing bad will happen. Trust me." He put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock clicked and the door opened. Ben said, "See, Lily. It's easy. Let's go in and explore." + +Lily did not want to go in. She said, "Ben, wait. I don't like this. It's dark and dirty and smelly. Let's go out and close the door." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't be a chicken, Lily. It's just a shed. There must be something cool in here. Let's look around." He went in and pulled Lily with him. He closed the door behind them. + +Lily cried, "Ben, no. Don't close the door. We need to leave it open. How will we get out?" + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. We have the key. We can open the door anytime we want. Let's have some fun." He looked around the shed. He saw some tools, some boxes, some cans, some wires, some bottles. He said, "Wow, Lily. Look at all this stuff. It's like a treasure. Let's play with it." + +Lily did not want to play with it. She said, "Ben, stop. Don't touch anything. It's not ours. It's not safe. It might hurt us. Please, Ben." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't be a bore, Lily. It's just a shed. Nothing bad will happen. Watch me." He picked up a can and shook it. It made a hissing sound. He said, "Cool, Lily. Listen to this. It's like a snake." He opened the can and sprayed it. It was paint. It splashed on the walls, on the floor, on the tools, on the boxes, on the cans, on the wires, on the bottles, on Ben, on Lily. It was red. It was sticky. It was smelly. It was bad. + +Lily screamed, "Ben, stop. You're making a mess. You're ruining everything. You're hurting us. Please, Ben." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't be a crybaby, Lily. It's just a shed. Nothing bad will happen. Look at me." He picked up a wire and plugged it into a socket. It made a buzzing sound. He said, "Cool, Lily. Listen to this. It's like a bee." He touched the wire and felt a shock. He dropped the wire and it sparked. It lit a fire. It burned the walls, the floor, the tools, the boxes, the cans, the wires, the bottles, the paint, Ben, Lily. It was hot. It was bright. It was loud. It was bad. + +Lily cried, "Ben, help. You're starting a fire. You're destroying everything. You're killing us. Please, Ben." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "Don't be a scaredy-cat, Lily. It's just a shed. Nothing bad will happen. Let's get out of here." He ran to the door and tried to open it. But the lock was stuck. The paint had dried on it. The fire had melted it. The key did not work. The door did not open. Ben said, "Oh no, Lily. We're trapped. We can't get out. We're going to die." + +Lily sobbed, "Ben, why. Why did you do this. Why did you not listen. Why did you not care. Why, Ben +Lily and Ben are playing in the park with their parent. They like to swing, slide and run on the grass. They are happy and laugh a lot. + +"Look, parent, I can swing very high!" Lily says. She pushes her legs and goes up and down. "Me too, me too!" Ben says. He tries to catch up with his sister. + +But then, Ben swings too hard and loses his grip. He falls off the swing and lands on the ground. He cries out loud. "Ow, ow, ow, it hurts!" + +Lily and their parent hear him and run to him. They help him get up and hug him. "Are you okay, Ben?" their parent asks. They check his arms and legs for scratches. + +"I'm okay, I'm okay," Ben says. He sniffles and wipes his tears. "But it was scary. I don't like to fall." + +"I know, Ben, falling is not fun," their parent says. "But sometimes it happens when we play. It's okay to cry when you fall. But you are brave and strong. You can try again later." + +Lily gives Ben a kiss on his cheek. "I'm sorry you fell, Ben," she says. "But I'm glad you are okay. Do you want some of my sweet juice? It will make you feel better." + +Ben smiles and nods. He takes a sip of Lily's juice. It is sweet and cold. He feels better. "Thank you, Lily," he says. "You are a good sister. And thank you, parent, for helping me." + +Their parent smiles and kisses them both. "You are welcome, Ben. And you are a good brother. I'm proud of both of you. Now, do you want to play some more, or go home and have a snack?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other and grin. They love to play, but they also love to eat. They say together, "Snack, snack, snack!" Their parent laughs and takes their hands. They walk to the car, happy and hungry. +Lily was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were mean to her. They took her toy and broke it. It was her favorite toy. She cried a lot. + +When she came home, her mom saw her face. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. What happened?" Lily told her mom everything. Her mom was angry and sad too. She said, "That's not fair. Those kids were very bad. You did nothing wrong. You are a good girl." + +Her mom took her to her room. She gave her a new toy. It was a soft bear. It had a red bow and a big smile. Lily liked it. She hugged it and said, "Thank you, mom. He's cute." Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. He's your new friend. He will comfort you when you are sad. He will play with you when you are happy. He will always be with you." + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love my bear." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. And I'm proud of you. You are a brave and kind girl. Don't let anyone make you feel bad. You are special and fair." They hugged and kissed. Then they read a story together. Lily and her bear listened. They felt cozy and safe. They had a good night. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a rope. The rope was for hanging. Tom and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Tom asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. She was kind. + +Tom took the rope and ran. He jumped and hung on the rope. He swung back and forth. He felt happy. + +"Look at me, Lily!" he shouted. + +Lily looked at him. She smiled. She saw something fall from his pocket. It was his wallet. His wallet had his money and his picture. + +"Tom, your wallet!" Lily yelled. + +Tom heard her. He looked down. He saw his wallet on the ground. He wanted to get it. He let go of the rope. He fell. + +But the ground was hard. Tom hit his head. He felt pain. He cried. + +Lily ran to him. She was scared. She saw blood on his head. She picked up his wallet. She gave it to him. + +"Tom, are you OK?" she asked. + +Tom did not answer. He closed his eyes. He did not move. + +Lily did not know what to do. She screamed for help. But no one came. She was alone with Tom. She was sad. She hugged him. She hoped he would wake up. But he did not. He was gone. +Lily was sick. She had a sore throat and a fever. Mommy gave her a pill to make her feel better. But Lily did not like the pill. It was big and bitter. She tried to spit it out. + +"No, Lily, you have to swallow the pill. It will help you get well," Mommy said. She was compassionate. She knew Lily was in pain. + +Lily struggled with the pill. She made a face and cried. She did not want to swallow it. She wanted to play with her toys and watch cartoons. + +Mommy hugged Lily and gave her some water. She said, "I know, Lily, the pill is not nice. But it is good for you. If you swallow it, you will feel better soon. And then you can play and watch cartoons. How about that?" + +Lily looked at Mommy. She saw that Mommy loved her and wanted her to be happy. She nodded and took a sip of water. She swallowed the pill. It was hard, but she did it. + +Mommy smiled and kissed Lily. She said, "Good girl, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are very brave. Now, let's cuddle and read a story. Maybe you will fall asleep and have sweet dreams." + +Lily snuggled with Mommy and listened to the story. She felt a little better. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. She dreamed of playing and watching cartoons. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many oranges on it. They wanted to pick some oranges to eat. + +"Look, Mia, oranges!" Tom said. "Let's get some!" + +"Yes, Tom, let's go!" Mia said. They ran to the tree and tried to reach the oranges. But the oranges were too high. They could not get them. + +"Maybe we can find a stick to knock them down," Tom said. He looked around and saw a long stick on the ground. He picked it up and swung it at the tree. He hit an orange and it fell down. + +"Good job, Tom!" Mia said. She ran to get the orange. But before she could reach it, a big dog came out of nowhere. It barked and ran to the orange. It wanted to eat it. + +"Hey, that's our orange!" Tom said. He dropped the stick and ran after the dog. He tried to grab the orange from the dog's mouth. But the dog was stronger and faster. It ran away with the orange. + +"Tom, be careful!" Mia said. She followed Tom and the dog. They ran across the park. They came to a busy road. The dog did not stop. It ran across the road. Tom did not stop either. He ran after the dog. + +"Tom, stop!" Mia shouted. She saw many cars and trucks on the road. They were fast and loud. They could hurt Tom. She was scared. + +Tom did not hear Mia. He only saw the orange. He wanted to save it. He ran onto the road. He almost reached the dog. But then he saw a big truck coming. It was distant, but it was coming fast. It honked its horn. Tom was in danger. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play outside. They have bikes with big tires that go fast. They like to race each other on the road. Sometimes they laugh and have fun, but sometimes they get competitive and want to win. + +One day, they decide to race to the park. They pedal hard and try to pass each other. Lily is ahead, but Ben is close behind. He sees a curve in the road and thinks he can go faster if he leans his bike to the side. He leans too much and loses his balance. He falls off his bike and scrapes his knee. He cries and his bike gets a dent. + +Lily hears him cry and stops. She turns back and sees him on the ground. She feels sorry for him and goes to help him. She gives him a hug and a band-aid. She says, "I'm sorry you got hurt, Ben. It's okay to race, but it's not okay to be too competitive. You have to be careful and safe. We can still be friends and have fun." + +Ben nods and says, "Thank you, Lily. You're right. I was too competitive and I made a mistake. I'm sorry I tried to beat you. You're a good friend and a good racer. Can we still play together?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Of course we can. Come on, let's go to the park and have a picnic. We can share our snacks and play on the swings. We don't have to race, we can just enjoy the day." + +They get on their bikes and ride to the park. They lean their bikes against a tree and sit on a blanket. They eat their snacks and talk and laugh. They play on the swings and slide and see-saw. They have a lot of fun and forget about the race. They learn that being competitive is not as important as being kind and safe. They are happy and grateful for their friendship. +Sara and Tom were playing in the attic. They liked to find old things and make up stories about them. Sara found a big box with a soft blanket inside. She opened it and saw a small horse with a long mane and a tail. It was a rocking horse. + +"Look, Tom, a horse!" Sara said. "Can I ride it?" + +"Sure, Sara, it's yours," Tom said. He was a kind brother. He helped Sara get on the horse and gave it a gentle push. The horse started to rock back and forth. Sara felt happy and calm. She pretended she was riding in a meadow with flowers and birds. + +"Tom, this is fun!" Sara said. "Do you want to try?" + +"Maybe later, Sara," Tom said. He was looking at something else in the box. It was a book with colorful pictures and big letters. He liked books. He opened it and began to read. + +Sara and Tom played in the attic for a long time. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They were too busy with their new treasures. They felt lucky and loved. +Ben and Lily like to play in the hut. The hut is in the woods. The hut is rough and old. It has holes and sticks. But Ben and Lily do not care. They think the hut is fun and cozy. + +One day, they go to the hut with a basket. They have bread and cheese and apples. They want to have a picnic in the hut. They put the basket on the floor and sit on a blanket. + +"Look, Lily, a bird!" Ben says. He points to a window. A blue bird is on a branch. It sings a song. + +"Wow, Ben, it is pretty!" Lily says. She smiles and claps. She likes the bird. + +But then, they hear a growl. A big bear is outside the hut. It smells the food. It wants to eat the bread and cheese and apples. It scratches the door with its claws. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, a bear!" Ben says. He is scared. He hugs Lily. + +"Uh-oh, Ben, a bear!" Lily says. She is scared too. She hugs Ben. + +They do not know what to do. They hope the bear will go away. They hope the bird will help them. They hope the hut will be safe. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big ball on a bench. They want to play with the ball. + +"Who does the ball belong to?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe no one," Mia says. + +They take the ball and run to the slide. They have fun with the ball. They throw it, catch it, and roll it. + +But then, they see a little boy crying. He is looking for something. He is sad. + +"What is wrong?" Tom asks. + +"I lost my ball. It was on the bench. Now it is gone," the boy says. + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They look at the ball. It is the same ball. + +"Is this your ball?" Mia asks. + +The boy nods. He smiles. He is happy. + +"Sorry, we took your ball. We didn't know it was yours," Tom says. + +They give the ball back to the boy. They say sorry again. + +The boy says thank you. He asks them to play with him. + +Tom and Mia agree. They play with the boy and the ball. They have more fun. + +They learn to share and to be honest. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the hall with their toys. They liked to make cars and trains and animals with their blocks. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. + +Mom came to the hall and saw the toys everywhere. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Tom, you need to clean up your toys. They are not safe here. Someone could trip and fall. And you need to return them to your room. That is where they belong." + +Lily and Tom did not want to stop playing. They said, "But Mom, we are having fun. Can we play a little more?" Mom said, "No, you need to clean up now. It is almost time for dinner. And you need to return your toys to your room. That is the rule." + +Lily and Tom sighed. They knew Mom was right. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not want to hurt anyone. They wanted to be good. So they started to pick up their toys. They put them in a big basket. They carried the basket to their room. They put the toys in their shelves and boxes. + +Mom came to their room and saw the clean basket. She was happy. She said, "Lily and Tom, you did a great job. You cleaned up your toys. You returned them to your room. You followed the rule. I am proud of you." She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They felt good. They had done the right thing. They had made Mom happy. They were grateful for Mom. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." Mom said, "I love you too. Now let's go have dinner." They followed Mom to the kitchen. They were hungry and happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Let's go up, up, up!" Lily said. She was gifted at climbing. She could go very fast and very high. + +"OK, I will follow you!" Tom said. He was not so gifted at climbing. He was a little scared of heights. But he wanted to be brave and have fun with Lily. + +They climbed the tree, holding on to the branches. They saw birds and squirrels and leaves. They felt the wind and the sun. They were happy. + +But then, Tom heard a loud noise. He looked down and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and jumping. The dog wanted to play, but Tom did not know that. Tom thought the dog was angry and wanted to bite them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom shouted. He was very scared. He let go of the branch and fell down. + +Lily heard Tom's shout. She looked down and saw Tom and the dog. She was scared too. She wanted to help Tom, but she did not know how. + +"Tom, are you OK?" Lily called. She hoped Tom was not hurt. + +Tom felt the ground and the dog. He was not hurt, but he was still scared. He saw the dog's big teeth and wet nose. He did not like the dog. + +"Go away, go away!" Tom cried. He tried to push the dog away. + +The dog did not understand. The dog thought Tom was playing. The dog licked Tom's face and wagged his tail. The dog liked Tom. + +Lily saw the dog was friendly. She was not scared anymore. She climbed down the tree and ran to Tom. + +"Tom, don't be scared. The dog is nice. He just wants to play." Lily said. She petted the dog and smiled. + +Tom looked at Lily and the dog. He saw Lily was right. The dog was nice. He was not angry or mean. He was just playful and curious. + +Tom calmed down. He petted the dog too and smiled. + +"Sorry, dog. I was scared. You are nice. Do you want to play?" Tom said. + +The dog barked and nodded. He was happy. He wanted to play. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They played with the dog. They threw sticks and balls and ran around. They had fun. + +They forgot about the tree and the branches. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Lily liked to look for bugs in the garden. She thought they were unique and fun. One day, she saw a big spider on a web. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said no. + +"Spiders can bite, Lily. They need their space. You can watch them, but don't bother them," her mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she was curious. She waited until her mom went inside, and then she reached for the spider. The spider felt fuzzy and tickled her hand. She giggled, but then the spider got scared. It ran away and broke its web. + +Lily felt bad. She had ruined the spider's home. She wanted to restore it, but she didn't know how. She looked around and saw some sticks and leaves. She tried to make a new web with them, but it didn't look right. It was messy and loose. + +The spider came back and saw what Lily had done. It was not happy. It made a hissing sound and showed its fangs. Lily got scared and ran away. She cried and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, I'm sorry! I tried to help the spider, but I made it worse!" she sobbed. + +Her mom hugged her and wiped her tears. She took her back to the garden and showed her the spider. The spider had fixed its web. It was shiny and strong. It had caught a fly for its lunch. + +"See, Lily? The spider knows how to restore its web. It doesn't need your help. It just needs your respect. Spiders are unique and amazing, but they are also wild and independent. You can admire them, but you can't touch them. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for the spider, but she also felt happy that it was okay. She smiled and waved at the spider. + +"Bye, spider! I'm sorry I bothered you. You have a beautiful web. I hope you enjoy your fly," she said. + +The spider waved back with one of its legs. It seemed to forgive Lily. Lily learned her lesson. She decided to look for other bugs that were more friendly and less scary. She still liked spiders, but she respected their space. She thought they were unique and wonderful. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to go there and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a fairy or a dragon!" + +"OK, Lily!" Tom said. "But be careful, it might be scary!" + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They saw many birds and bugs and animals. They heard many sounds and smells. They felt happy and curious. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked down. They saw a big lake with blue water and green plants. They saw a boat with a man and a woman. They waved at them and they waved back. + +"Wow, look, Tom!" Lily said. "It's a new land! Can we go there?" + +"Maybe, Lily!" Tom said. "But how do we get there?" + +They saw a bridge that crossed the lake. It was made of wood and rope. It looked old and shaky. + +"Let's try, Tom!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know, Lily!" Tom said. "It looks scary!" + +They walked to the bridge and looked at it. It was very long and high. It moved with the wind and the water. They heard it creak and groan. + +"Are you sure, Lily?" Tom said. "It might break!" + +"Don't be scared, Tom!" Lily said. "We can do it! Just hold my hand and sit on the bridge. We can slide to the other side!" + +She took his hand and sat on the bridge. She smiled and laughed. She pulled him to sit with her. + +"Come on, Tom!" Lily said. "It's not scary, it's fun!" + +Tom was scared, but he trusted Lily. He sat on the bridge with her. He felt it sway and bounce. He closed his eyes and held her hand. + +"OK, Lily!" Tom said. "Let's go!" + +They slid on the bridge, slowly at first, then faster and faster. They felt the wind and the water on their faces. They heard the boat people cheer and clap. They reached the other side and jumped off the bridge. They were safe and happy. + +They looked around and saw the new land. It was beautiful and colorful. They saw more trees and flowers and animals. They saw a house and a garden and a swing. + +"Wow, Tom!" Lily said. "We did it! We found a new land!" + +"Wow, Lily!" Tom said. "You were right! It was fun!" + +They hugged and laughed. They ran to the house and the garden and the swing. They played and explored and had fun. They made new friends and learned new things. They were brave and adventurous. They loved the new land. +Tom and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a big hoop that they roll on the grass. They also have a shovel and a bucket that they use to dig holes and make piles of dirt. + +One day, they find a shiny stone in the dirt. It is round and smooth and sparkles in the sun. Tom and Lily think it is a treasure. They want to keep it safe. + +They decide to bury the stone in a secret spot. They look for a good place to dig. They see a big tree with a hole in its trunk. The hole is open and dark. They think it is a good place to hide the stone. + +They roll the hoop to the tree. They use the shovel to dig a small hole inside the big hole. They put the stone in the small hole and cover it with dirt. They pat the dirt with their hands. They are happy. They have buried their treasure. + +They roll the hoop back to the grass. They play with the hoop and the shovel and the bucket. They laugh and run and have fun. They do not tell anyone about their treasure. They know it is safe in the tree. +Lila and Mia were friends who liked to play with dolls. One day, Lila brought a new doll to Mia's house. It was pink and shiny and had long hair. Mia wanted to play with it, but Lila said no. + +"Please, can I hold it?" Mia asked. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own doll," Lila said. + +"But my doll is broken. See, her arm is loose and her eye is missing," Mia said, showing her old doll. + +"I don't care. You can't touch my doll. It is too pretty for you," Lila said, hugging her doll. + +Mia felt sad and angry. She wanted to have a nice doll like Lila. She thought of a plan. She waited until Lila was not looking, and then she grabbed her doll and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lila shouted, chasing Mia. + +Mia ran to the backyard, where there was a big tree. She climbed up the tree, holding the doll. Lila followed her, but she was afraid of heights. + +"Please, give me my doll. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I will offer you to play with it," Lila said, crying. + +"No, you can't have it. It is mine now. You are mean and selfish," Mia said, smiling. + +She looked at the doll and saw how pretty it was. She wanted to keep it forever. She pulled its hair and twisted its head. She heard a snap and a crack. The doll was broken. Mia didn't care. She threw the doll down from the tree. + +Lila saw her doll falling. She screamed and tried to catch it, but it was too late. The doll hit the ground and shattered into pieces. Lila fell to her knees and sobbed. She looked at Mia with hate and fear. + +Mia laughed and climbed down from the tree. She walked away, leaving Lila alone with her broken doll. She didn't feel sorry for her. She felt happy and proud. She had won. +Sara and Tom like to play near the river. They hear the water go splash and gurgle. They see the fish and the ducks swim. They smell the flowers and the grass. They feel happy and free. + +One day, they find a big stick. They want to make a bridge over the river. They put the stick on the rocks. They try to walk on the stick. But the stick is not strong. It breaks and falls in the water. + +Sara and Tom fall in the water too. They hear a loud splash. They feel wet and cold. They are scared and cry. They swim to the shore. They run to their mom. + +Mom hugs them and wraps them in a towel. She says, "You are wet and cold, but you are safe. You should not play on the stick. The river is deep and fast. It can hurt you. Next time, be careful and stay away from the river." + +Sara and Tom nod and say, "We are sorry, mom. We will not play on the stick again. We will be careful and stay away from the river." They snuggle with mom and feel warm and dry. They hear mom say, "I love you, Sara and Tom. You are my brave and smart kids." They feel happy and loved. +Tom and Sam were playing with their toy soldiers in the backyard. They had a big box of missiles that they could shoot at each other's bases. They liked to make loud noises and pretend they were in a war. + +"Watch out, Sam! I have a missile for you!" Tom shouted, as he aimed his toy at Sam's fort. + +"No, you don't! I have a shield!" Sam said, as he held up a cardboard box. + +Tom fired his missile, but it did not hit Sam's shield. It flew over it and landed in the neighbor's garden. Tom and Sam heard a loud bang and saw smoke and fire. + +"Oh no! What did we do?" Tom cried. + +Sam ran to the fence and looked over. He saw the neighbor's dog, a big and fluffy white one, lying on the ground. He was not moving and his fur was black and burned. He looked very pale and sad. + +"Tom, we hurt the dog! We have to help him!" Sam said. + +Tom felt very scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt the dog. He liked the dog. He ran to the fence and saw the dog too. He started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, dog! I'm sorry!" Tom said. + +The neighbor heard the noise and came out of his house. He saw the fire, the missile, and his dog. He was very angry and sad. + +"Who did this? Who hurt my dog?" he yelled. + +Tom and Sam were too afraid to say anything. They hid behind the fence and hoped he would not see them. They wished they had not played with the missiles. They wished they could make the dog better. They wished nothing had happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect leaves. One day, she found a big green leaf and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "I found a bigger leaf than you!" + +Lily felt a little sad and said, "That's not fair, Timmy. You don't have to be so competitive." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to lie. Your leaf is really pretty too." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's go find more leaves together!" And they ran off to collect more leaves and have fun playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his friends, the squirrels and the birds. One day, Benny decided to go on an adventure and explore the world outside the forest. + +Benny walked for a long time until he saw a big building with lots of windows. It was a hotel! Benny was curious and went inside to see what it was like. + +Inside the hotel, Benny met a little girl named Lily. She was sitting on a big sofa and looked sad. Benny asked her what was wrong and she said she missed her mommy. Benny gave her a big bear hug and a kiss on the cheek to make her feel better. + +Lily's mommy came back to the hotel and saw that Benny was a friendly bear. She invited him to stay for the night and have dinner with them. Benny was happy to have made new friends and was grateful for the big bed he got to sleep in. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to school. He loved school, but today he felt uncomfortable. His shoes were too tight and his shirt was scratchy. He told his teacher, Miss Jane, "I don't feel good." She said, "Let's check your shoes." They were too small. Miss Jane said, "Let's fix it with glue." + +Timmy was happy. But then he heard a scream. It was his friend, Billy. Billy had a spider on his arm. Timmy said, "Don't worry, I will help you." He took the spider off Billy's arm and put it outside. Billy said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are my hero." Timmy felt happy again. + +At the end of the day, Timmy went home and told his mom about his day. He said, "I helped Billy and we used glue to fix my shoes." His mom said, "You are so kind and smart." Timmy felt proud and went to bed with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside near the lake. He liked to skip stones and watch the ducks swim. + +One day, Tim saw a shiny rock near the lake. He wanted to take it home to show his mom. But he knew he had to be careful because the rock was slippery. + +As he reached for the rock, he heard a voice behind him. "Be careful, Tim," said his friend, Lily. "The rocks near the lake can be dangerous." + +Tim listened to Lily and took her advice. He carefully picked up the rock and showed it to his mom. She was proud of him for being so careful near the lake. From then on, Tim always remembered to listen to his friends and be safe when he wanted to take something from the lake. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a gray cat. The cat was very lazy and liked to sleep all day. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture with her crayons. She leaned over to get the crayons and accidentally woke up the cat. + +The cat was not happy and started to meow loudly. Lily felt bad and tried to give the cat some pets to make it feel better. The cat eventually calmed down and even helped Lily draw a picture with the crayons. + +Lily was very happy that the cat was not mad anymore and they both had fun drawing together. From that day on, the cat would always lean over to watch Lily draw with her crayons. They became great friends and had many more adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she climbed a really tall tree and felt very powerful. She looked down and saw her shiny red shoe had fallen off. She climbed back down and put her shoe back on. She was happy to be safe and sound on the ground again. From that day on, she always made sure her shoes were tied tight before climbing any more trees. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to collect pretty rocks and shiny shells. One day, she went to the beach to find more treasures. But it was very noisy there. The waves were crashing and the seagulls were squawking. + +Suddenly, Lily saw some police officers. They were looking for a lost child. Lily wanted to help, so she showed the police officers her collection of rocks and shells. They thanked her and asked if she had seen a little boy. Lily hadn't, but she promised to keep looking. + +As she continued to collect more rocks and shells, Lily saw a little boy crying. She recognized him from the police officer's description. She ran over to him and brought him back to the police officers. They were very happy and thanked Lily again for helping. From that day on, Lily was known as a helpful girl who collected pretty things and helped the police. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in the forest with her friends. One day, they saw a turkey walking around. Lily said, "Wow, that turkey is so adventurous!" + +Her friend Timmy said, "I want to go on an adventure too, but I don't have any snacks." + +Lily said, "I can lend you some of my snacks so we can go on an adventure together!" + +So, Timmy and Lily went on an adventure in the forest with their snacks. They saw many animals and had lots of fun. When they got back, they saw the turkey again. Lily said, "Thanks for lending me your snacks, Timmy. That was an adventurous day!" +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 went to her room to play with her dollhouse. She tried to open the door, but the knob was stuck. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, she had an amazing idea. She stood on her tippy toes and reached up to turn the knob. It worked! She was so happy that she could finally play with her toys. She spent the whole day having fun and making up stories with her dolls. + +When it was time for bed, Lily felt proud of herself for figuring out how to open the door. She knew that she could do anything if she put her mind to it. She fell asleep dreaming of all the amazing adventures she would have with her dolls tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the garden. She saw a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. Lily said, "Hello, little caterpillar. What are you doing?" + +The caterpillar said, "I am eating this leaf. It is yummy." Lily said, "Can I watch you eat?" The caterpillar said, "Sure, but be careful. It's cold outside and you might blink too much." + +Lily watched the caterpillar eat for a while. Then, she said, "I have to go inside now. Goodbye, little caterpillar." The caterpillar said, "Goodbye, Lily. See you soon." And that was the end of their conversation. +Once upon a time, there was a big red train. The train had a very loud engine that made a "choo-choo" sound. The train liked to go very fast and travel to faraway places. + +One day, the train got very dirty and its engine got wet. The train didn't like being dirty and wet, so it went to a big washing station. At the washing station, the train got a big shower and its engine got cleaned. The train felt very happy and dry again. + +After the train got cleaned, it decided to name itself. It thought and thought, and finally decided to call itself "Red Rocket". The Red Rocket train was very proud of its new name and clean engine. It went on many more adventures and always made sure to stay clean and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and share them with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her favorite leather ball. She saw a boy who looked sad and lonely, so she decided to share her ball with him. They played together and had fun, and Lily felt happy that she made a new friend. + +As they played, Lily noticed that the boy's backpack was empty. She asked him if he had any snacks or toys, but he shook his head sadly. Lily felt sad for him, so she whispered to her mom that she wanted to share her snacks with him. Her mom smiled and gave her some extra snacks to share. + +When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her new friend and felt happy that she made him smile. Her mom told her that it's always good to share and be kind to others, even if they are strangers. Lily learned that helping others can make you feel good inside, and that's the best feeling of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was shy. He didn't like to talk to other birds or animals. One day, he was flying in the sky and it started to rain. He saw a big tree and flew to it to stay dry. + +Under the tree, he saw a little snail who had a crack on his shell. The bird asked, "What happened to your shell?" The snail replied, "I fell from the tree and it cracked." The bird felt sad for the snail and said, "I wish I could help you." + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and a big branch fell on the snail, hurting him even more. The bird tried to help but it was too late. The snail didn't make it. The little bird felt very sad and wished he could have done more to help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a cable on the ground and picked it up. It looked very interesting to her. + +Lily thought the cable was perfect for playing jump rope. She asked her friends to join her, but they said no. So, she skipped alone with the cable. She felt very happy and proud of herself. + +But then, something terrible happened. Lily tripped on the cable and fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Her parents were very worried and sad. Lily learned that sometimes things that seem perfect can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read his favorite magazine about animals. One day, Timmy was reading his magazine in a dark corner of his room. His mom came in and asked him why he was sitting in the dark. + +Timmy shrugged his shoulders and said, "I like reading in the dark, mom. It makes me feel cozy." + +His mom smiled and said, "But Timmy, reading in the dark can hurt your eyes. It's better to read in the light." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and realized she was right. He turned on his lamp and continued reading his magazine. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to read in a well-lit area. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of your eyes and read in a bright place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to her desk to draw a picture. But she was so tired that she fell asleep on her desk. + +While she was sleeping, her cat came in and sat on her lap. The cat was also tired and fell asleep with her. When Lily woke up, she saw her cat sleeping and smiled. She loved to see her cat happy and sleeping next to her. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to take naps when she was tired so she could have more energy to play with her cat. And her cat was always happy to sleep next to her on her yellow dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on walks with his owner, Timmy. One day, while they were out walking, Spot saw a big bone on the ground. He was eager to run over and pick it up, but Timmy told him to heel and stay by his side. + +Spot didn't understand why he couldn't have the bone, so he started to whine. Timmy explained to Spot that sometimes things we want are not good for us, and it's important to observe and listen to our owners to stay safe. + +Spot didn't like it, but he knew Timmy was right. They continued their walk, and Spot was happy to be by Timmy's side. As they walked, they saw another dog who was not on a leash. Spot wanted to go say hello, but Timmy told him to heel and stay with him. + +Spot listened to Timmy and observed the other dog. The other dog started to bark and growl, and Timmy explained that it's important to stay away from dogs who might be mean. Spot was sad he couldn't say hello, but he was happy to be safe with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. One day, she went to her room to draw a picture of her family. She took out her favorite pastel colors and started to draw. + +But, oh no! She realized she didn't have the color she needed to draw her dad's shirt. She looked in her box of pastels and found it was empty. Lily felt terrible, because she couldn't finish her picture. + +Then, her mom came into the room and saw Lily looking sad. "What's wrong?" she asked. Lily explained that she needed a certain color to finish her drawing, but her box was empty. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll fill your box with all the colors you need." Lily felt happy again and finished her drawing with all the colors she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cold and her mommy told her to take a nap. Lily didn't want to nap, but she was obedient and went to her room. + +As she was lying in bed, she heard a knock on her door. It was her little brother, Jack. "Can I come in?" he asked. "Sure," replied Lily. + +Jack climbed onto her bed and snuggled up next to her. "I'm bored," he said. "Do you want to play?" "No, I have to nap," said Lily. "But you can take a nap with me." + +So, Jack closed his eyes and tried to nap too. After a little while, Lily fell asleep and so did Jack. When they woke up, they felt much better and their colds were gone. "Napping is good for you," said Lily. "Yes, it is," agreed Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything else in the world. One day, Lily's mom made her some waffles for breakfast. They were hot and yummy, but Lily wanted to add something special to them. She asked her mom, "Can we mix some blueberries in my waffles?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's do it!" They mixed the blueberries into the waffle batter and cooked them up. When they were done, Lily took a big bite. The blueberries were so juicy and sweet, and mixed perfectly with the waffles. + +After breakfast, Lily and her mom went outside to play. It was a very icy day, and Lily's mom warned her to be careful. Lily was having so much fun running around, she forgot to be careful. Suddenly, she slipped on the ice and fell down. But luckily, she didn't get hurt. Her mom helped her up and said, "See, I told you to be careful on the icy ground." + +Lily learned her lesson and was more careful after that. But she still loved waffles with blueberries mixed in, and asked her mom to make them for her again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play soccer. He was very excited to join his first game with other kids in the park. Timmy was a good player, but he was nervous because he didn't know anyone. + +When the game started, Timmy's team was losing. The other team had a big and strong player who kept scoring goals. Timmy's team was disorganized and didn't know how to stop him. + +But Timmy had an idea! He remembered his dad had taught him how to solve problems. He called his team together and told them to work together to stop the big player. They listened and organized themselves, and soon they were able to stop him from scoring any more goals. + +In the end, Timmy's team won the game! Timmy was very happy and proud of himself for using his problem-solving skills. From that day on, he knew that he could solve any problem that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big bird in the sky. He observed it with his eyes and saw that it had long wings and a yellow beak. He was so happy to see it! + +Then, he heard a noisy sound. It was a truck that started moving. The truck was carrying lots of boxes. Timmy observed the truck as it passed by. It was very big and had lots of wheels. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and went back home. He told his mom about the bird and the noisy truck. His mom was happy that he had a fun day outside. Timmy went to bed with a smile on his face, dreaming about all the things he would observe and start playing with tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big building and wanted to take his trucks to play there. + +Timmy's mom said, "No, Timmy. That building is very serious. You can't play there." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He took his trucks and went to the building anyway. He started to play and have fun. + +Suddenly, a big piece of the building fell on Timmy. He got hurt very badly. Timmy's mom was very sad and wished he had listened to her. The end. +One day, Timmy and his friend Sally were playing in the park. They were having so much fun playing with their toys. Suddenly, they saw a lot of mist coming towards them. Timmy got scared and asked Sally, "What's happening? Why is it misty?" + +Sally replied, "I don't know, but let's go ask the man over there." They ran to the man and asked him, "Why is there so much mist?" + +The man said, "There's a fire in the forest. The trees are burning and the mist is coming from the smoke." Timmy was sad to hear that the trees were burning, but he was happy that the man was organized and had a plan to put out the fire. + +Sally said, "Let's help the man organize and put out the fire!" Timmy and Sally ran to get some water and helped put out the fire. They were happy that they could help save the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and her favorite was the poppy. One day, she asked her mommy if they could decorate her room with poppies. Her mommy said yes and they went to buy some pale pink poppies from the garden store. + +As they were decorating, Lily noticed a bee buzzing around the poppies. She asked her mommy if the bee was going to hurt the flowers. Her mommy said no, but Lily was still scared. Later that night, Lily heard a loud buzzing sound and saw the bee had come back. She tried to shoo it away, but accidentally knocked over the vase of poppies. + +Lily was sad because she had ruined the pretty flowers. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay, they could buy more. But Lily knew she had learned a lesson to be careful when decorating with fragile things. From then on, she made sure to be extra careful when decorating with her favorite flower, the poppy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he found a lime on the ground. He picked it up and smelled it. It smelled sour. + +Timmy decided to play a game of catch with his dad. His dad threw the ball to him, but Timmy missed and the ball struck a tree. Timmy's dad said, "That was a rare miss, Timmy!" + +After playing catch, Timmy went back to the lime. He thought it would be fun to strike the lime with a stick. When he did, the lime broke open and juice flew everywhere! Timmy laughed and ran to show his dad. His dad smiled and said, "Wow, Timmy! You really struck that lime!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man who lived in a house with a big, tall fence. The man was very wealthy and had many things, but he was not happy. He was always alone and sad. + +One day, a little boy came walking by the man's house. The boy saw the big, tall fence and wondered what was behind it. He asked the man if he could see what was on the other side of the fence. The man said no, and sent the boy away. + +The little boy kept coming back every day, asking to see what was behind the fence. Finally, the man decided to let the boy in. He opened the gate and showed the boy a beautiful garden full of flowers and trees. The man had never used the garden before, but now he was happy to share it with the little boy. From that day on, the man was no longer alone and sad. He had a new friend to share his wealth with, and they would spend many happy days together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very old and needed help to walk. His granddaughter loved him very much and always helped him to walk. One day, the old man was very sick and couldn't breathe well. He needed oxygen to help him breathe. His granddaughter tried to help him but she didn't know how to use the oxygen machine. She tried to lift the machine but it was too heavy for her. She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the old man stopped breathing and fell to the ground. His granddaughter tried to wake him up but he didn't move. She cried and cried until her mommy came home. Her mommy called the ambulance but it was too late. The old man had passed away. His granddaughter felt very sad and missed him very much. She wished she could have helped him with the oxygen machine and lifted it for him. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn farmer named Jack. Jack had a big farm with many animals. One day, Jack went to feed his cows and saw that they were misbehaving. They were jumping and running around instead of eating their food. Jack got angry and said, "Cows, behave! You need to eat your food so you can be healthy." + +But the cows didn't listen. They kept playing around. Jack didn't know what to do. He went to ask his friend, the horse, for advice. "Horse, my cows are not behaving. What should I do?" he asked. The horse replied, "Maybe you can try giving them a treat after they finish their food. That might make them behave better." + +Jack followed the horse's advice and gave the cows a treat after they ate their food. The cows were happy and started behaving. Jack was happy too. He learned that sometimes, being stubborn doesn't help and it's better to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his toy boat in the pond. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's boat and said, "Wow, that boat is so cool! Can I sail it too?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, let's sail it together!" They took turns sailing the boat and having fun. Suddenly, the wind blew the boat far away and they couldn't score it anymore. They were sad. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's make a new boat out of soft paper and sail it again!" They made a new boat and sailed it in the pond. It was so soft and light that it sailed beautifully. Timmy and Billy were happy again and they played together all afternoon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy asked her to bring a pot from the kitchen. The pot was very big and heavy, but Lily was strong and she could carry it. + +Lily's mommy was a great cook and she made a delicious soup in the pot. The soup was very rich and tasty. Lily loved it so much that she asked her mommy to make it again and again. + +From that day on, Lily always helped her mommy in the kitchen. She would bring the pot, stir the soup and taste it to make sure it was perfect. Lily was happy because she learned how to cook and her family enjoyed her delicious meals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. But one day, Lily and her friends saw a big billboard on the street. It was so big and colorful! Lily didn't like it because it was too bright and hurt her eyes. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, said, "Let's draw our own billboard!" Lily thought it was a great idea. They drew a big picture of a happy sun and some flowers. It was so pretty! + +But then, Lily's little brother came outside and he was being very naughty. He was throwing rocks and making a mess. Lily said to him, "You have to behave, or you can't play with us." + +Her brother listened and started to be good. They all played together and had so much fun. They even put their new billboard up on the fence for everyone to see. It made Lily so happy that she forgot all about the sour taste in her mouth from the lemonade they had earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant who lived in the jungle. He was very kind and loved to play with his animal friends. One day, a new animal came to the jungle. It was a little monkey who had never seen an elephant before. + +The monkey said, "Hello, Mr. Elephant! You are very big!" + +The elephant replied, "Hello, little monkey! Thank you for your kind words." + +But then, the monkey saw the elephant eating all the bananas from the trees. He thought it was rude and said, "Mr. Elephant, you are being very rude! You are eating all the bananas and not leaving any for us." + +The elephant felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, little monkey. I didn't realize. Let's share the bananas together." And from that day on, the elephant always shared his bananas with his animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bouncy ball. One day, he was bouncing his ball outside when he heard a voice say, "Hello there, young boy!" It was his neighbor, Mr. Smith. + +Timmy replied, "Hi, Mr. Smith! Do you want to play with my bouncy ball?" + +Mr. Smith wrinkled his nose and said, "No thank you, Timmy. Your ball is smelly." + +Timmy was confused. "What do you mean, smelly?" + +Mr. Smith explained, "Your ball has been bouncing in the mud and dirt. It needs a good wash." + +Timmy nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wash it later. But can we still play together?" + +Mr. Smith smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's play catch instead." And they spent the rest of the afternoon playing catch with a clean, non-smelly ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship in the sea. The ship was so big that it could carry many things. One day, the ship started to tremble because the sea was very rough. The people on the ship were scared, but the captain was very brave. + +The captain was eager to get to the other side of the sea, so he kept steering the ship. Even though the ship was shaking and trembling, the captain did not give up. He knew that he had to be strong and brave to get to the other side. + +Finally, after many hours, the ship reached the other side of the sea. Everyone was happy and relieved that they had made it safely. The captain was praised for his bravery and everyone was grateful to him. From that day on, the ship became known as the bravest ship in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a snake in the grass. It was long and slithery and made her feel scared. She ran away and told her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Snakes are more scared of you than you are of them. Just act brave and it will go away." + +Lily took a deep breath and walked back outside. She saw the snake again, but this time she didn't run. She stood still and acted brave. The snake slithered away and Lily felt proud of herself. + +Later that day, it started to get dark outside. Lily's mommy said it was time to come inside. But Lily didn't want to. She was scared of the dark. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll be right here with you. The dark can be scary, but we can act brave together." And so they did, and they both fell asleep feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go outside and play in the park. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. It had wings that were blue and green. She wanted to catch it, so she went to find a twig to help her. + +Lily looked around and found a twig on the ground. She picked it up and used it to collect the butterfly. She was very happy because she had caught something so beautiful. She looked at the butterfly and said, "You are so pretty!" + +Lily decided to let the butterfly go because she didn't want to keep it in a jar. She watched as it flew away and said goodbye. From that day on, Lily loved to collect things in the park, like leaves and rocks, but she always remembered the beautiful butterfly she caught with her twig. +Once upon a time, a big farmer named John had a field of wheat. Every day, he would go to the field and take care of the wheat. One day, a little bird came to the field and asked John, "What are you doing?" + +"I am taking care of my wheat," John replied. + +The little bird said, "I like your wheat. It is big and yellow." + +John smiled and said, "Thank you, little bird. But be careful, don't fall into the wheat." + +The little bird said, "I will be careful. Thank you for taking care of your wheat." + +The moral of the story is that we should take care of what we have and be careful not to fall into trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved going outside to play. One day, he put on his red coat and went outside to have fun. His mom told him to be careful and come back before the sun went down. + +Timmy met his friend Billy at the park and they played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Billy saw a funny looking bug and showed it to Timmy. They laughed and laughed at how silly the bug looked. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy remembered what his mom said and told Billy they had to go home. Billy wanted to play more, but Timmy insisted they leave. When they got to Timmy's house, they saw his mom waiting for him at the front door. She was happy they came back before the fun ended and gave them both a hug. Timmy realized that sometimes the fun has to end, but it's always better to be safe and listen to your mom. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who wanted to go on a trip. She looked for someone to lead her, but no one was available. So she decided to go alone. She walked and walked until she got lost. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she saw a little girl who was lost too. The woman decided to help the girl. She took her hand and led her back to her family. The little girl was so happy to be reunited with her family. + +The woman learned that sometimes it's better to lead others than to be led. And helping others can make you feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and teddy bears in her room. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, let's go to the park and play with other kids!" Lily said, "Okay, mommy!" + +At the park, Lily saw a person who was very busy. He was talking on his phone and typing on his computer. Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, what is that person doing?" Her mommy said, "He's working. Sometimes, grown-ups have to work even when they're at the park." + +Lily and her mommy played on the swings and slides. They heard a bird singing in a tree. Lily said, "Mommy, listen! The bird is singing a pretty song!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it is. It's nice to take a break and listen to the sounds around us." + +After playing, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily said, "Mommy, I had fun playing with you at the park. Can we go again tomorrow?" Her mommy said, "Of course, Lily. Spending time with you is my favorite thing to do." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some food for their refrigerator. While they were there, they saw a man who was being very rude to the cashier. + +Lily's mom told her that it's not nice to be rude to other people, and that everyone should be treated with kindness. The man left the store, and Lily and her mom finished buying their groceries. + +As they were leaving, they saw the same man outside the store, struggling to carry his heavy bags. Lily's mom asked if they could help him, and they carried his bags to his car. The man was surprised and grateful, and he apologized for being rude earlier. + +Lily learned that even when someone is being rude, it's important to still be kind to them. And sometimes, helping others can make them change their behavior. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a yellow flower in the grass. It made her heart happy. + +Lily picked the flower and showed it to her mommy. "Look mommy, I found a pretty yellow flower!" she said. "Oh, that's lovely, Lily," her mommy replied. "Can you make a wish on it?" + +Lily closed her eyes and made a wish. "I wish for more yellow flowers!" she said. Her mommy smiled and said, "I think we can make that happen. Let's go plant some seeds in the garden." And so, they spent the rest of the day planting yellow flowers together. It made Lily's heart so full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a little ant crawling on her arm. She said, "Hello, little ant! What are you doing?" The ant didn't answer, but kept crawling. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big, scary bug. She screamed and ran away. The ant crawled onto the bug and bit it. The bug screamed too and ran away. Lily came back and saw the ant on the ground. She said, "Good job, little ant! You are very brave." + +Lily went back inside her tidy house and told her mommy all about the ant and the bug. Her mommy was proud of her for being kind to the ant and for being brave when she saw the scary bug. From that day on, Lily always said hello to ants and never screamed at bugs again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little chicken named Chuck. Chuck lived on a farm with his friends, the cows and the pigs. One day, Chuck saw a big egg on the ground. He wanted to see what was inside, so he used his beak to crack it open. + +Inside the egg was a little chick named Charlie. Chuck and Charlie became best friends and did everything together. One day, they decided to cook some yummy corn on the cob. Chuck helped by pecking at the corn to get the kernels off, while Charlie watched and learned. + +After they finished cooking, Chuck and Charlie sat down to eat. The corn was so delicious that they both felt fit and full of energy. They were happy to have each other as friends and to enjoy the simple pleasures of life on the farm. +Once upon a time, a big ship was sailing on the sea. It was a very long ship with lots of rooms and a big flag on top. The captain of the ship was a kind man who loved to explore new places. + +One day, the captain saw a big storm coming. He knew he had to warn the sailors on the ship to be careful. He shouted, "Hey everyone, be careful! There's a big storm coming!" + +The sailors listened to the captain's warning and they all worked together to keep the ship safe. They made sure everything was tied down and the sails were lowered. The storm was very strong, but the ship was strong too. In the end, the ship made it through the storm and they all cheered for the captain and his warning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, they went to the forest to set up a tent. + +Lily's dad said, "Let's work together to put up the tent." Lily helped by holding the tent poles while her dad tied them together. + +After they finished working, Lily's mom said, "Let's have a snack." She gave Lily a thin slice of apple. Lily said, "Yum, this apple is tasty!" + +As they sat in their tent, Lily said to her family, "I love camping. It's so fun to work together and then relax in our cozy tent." Her family smiled and agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. He would sit outside and watch them for hours. One day, he saw a mysterious bird that he had never seen before. It had bright colors and a long tail. Timmy was so excited to see it! + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to spell his name for her. Timmy tried his best, but he couldn't remember all the letters. His mom said they would practice more tomorrow. + +The next day, Timmy went back outside to watch the birds. He saw the mysterious bird again and followed it into the woods. As he walked deeper into the woods, he realized he was lost. He couldn't remember how to spell his name to call for help. Timmy was scared and alone. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy realized he might never make it home. He wished he had stayed closer to his mom and practiced his spelling. The mysterious bird was nowhere to be seen. Timmy was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with animals. The farmer had a big pile of hay for the animals to eat. One day, a cow ate so much hay that she got a big belly. The farmer had to part the hay into smaller piles so the animals could eat it easier. + +There was also a little mouse who lived in a modest house made of sticks. He loved to play hide and seek with the other animals. One day, he got lost in the hay pile and couldn't find his way out. The cow saw him and helped him part the hay to find his way back home. + +From that day on, the cow and the mouse became good friends. They would play together and share the modest house made of sticks. The other animals were happy to see them get along and would often come to visit and part the hay together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was very cold. His mommy gave him a jacket to wear, but Timmy didn't want to wear it. He believed he would be too hot if he wore it. + +But when Timmy went outside, he started to shiver and feel helpless. His mommy said, "Timmy, put on your jacket so you won't be cold." Timmy listened to his mommy and put on the jacket. He felt warm and cozy now. + +Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to listen to others and believe in what they say. He was happy he had his jacket to help him stay warm. From that day on, Timmy wore his jacket every time he went outside in the cold. 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 mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. She gave Timmy a big bowl and asked him to measure some flour. Timmy was happy to help his mom and poured the flour in the bowl. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the bell ringing! Timmy's mom went to open the door and saw the mailman. He had a tough job carrying all the heavy packages. Timmy's mom thanked the mailman and gave him a glass of water to drink. + +After the mailman left, Timmy's mom asked him to help her make some cookies. Timmy loved cookies and was excited to help. He mixed the flour and sugar together and made tough dough. Timmy's mom put the cookies in the oven and they waited until they were done. When the cookies were ready, they smelled so good! Timmy's mom gave him a cookie and he ate it happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the fields all day. One day, Benny's mommy told him to stay close to her because there was a big, scary wolf in the woods. Benny was scared and held onto his mommy's knee. + +As they were hopping along, they saw a big, juicy carrot in the distance. Benny wanted to eat it, but his mommy warned him that it might be a trap set by the wolf. Benny listened to his mommy and stayed away from the carrot. + +Later that day, as they were heading back home, they saw the wolf hiding behind a tree. Benny's mommy quickly picked him up and ran away. Benny was scared, but he knew he was safe with his mommy. From that day on, Benny always listened to his mommy and stayed close to her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play on the swings at the park. One day, he met his friend, Sally. + +"Hi Sally, do you want to swing with me?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I do!" Sally replied. + +But when they started to swing, they saw a big whip in the sky. It was difficult to see because it was so high up. Suddenly, the whip came down and hit Timmy on the head. He fell off the swing and got hurt. + +Sally ran to get help, but it was too late. Timmy had to go to the hospital and he never went back to the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. He liked to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw a big cloud in the sky. It looked like a monster! The dog barked at the cloud, trying to scare it away. But the cloud didn't go away. + +Suddenly, another dog came along. He was bigger and meaner than the brown dog. He wanted to fight! The brown dog didn't want to fight, but the big dog was too strong. They fought and fought until the brown dog was too hurt to move. + +The cloud looked down on the brown dog and felt sad. It didn't mean to scare the dog. It just wanted to rain and make the grass grow. The brown dog never woke up again, and the cloud cried tears of rain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat pie. One day, Benny met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a little shy, so Benny decided to introduce himself. + +"Hi there! My name is Benny. What's your name?" asked Benny. + +"My name is Timmy," replied Timmy. + +"Nice to meet you, Timmy. Do you like pie?" asked Benny. + +"I love pie!" exclaimed Timmy. + +Benny smiled and said, "Me too! Let's go get some pie together." + +So, Benny and Timmy went to the pie shop and picked out their favorite pies. They sat down and enjoyed their pies together. From that day on, Benny and Timmy became the best of friends and always shared their love for pie. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in his yard. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help mow the lawn. Timmy didn't want to help because he wanted to play with his toys instead. + +But then, Timmy's dad explained that they needed to mow the lawn so it would look nice and not be too long. Timmy realized that he needed to help his dad even if he didn't want to. + +After they finished mowing the lawn, Timmy's dad gave him some money to pay him for his hard work. Timmy was happy that he helped and he also learned that sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but it can make others happy and sometimes you can even get paid for it! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He lived in a regular barn with his friends. One day, a little girl came to visit the bull. She asked the bull, "Can I lend your ball?" The bull replied, "Sure, but be careful with it." + +The little girl played with the ball for a while and had a lot of fun. Suddenly, the ball went too far and landed in a muddy puddle. The little girl was sad and thought the bull would be angry. She went to the bull and said, "I'm sorry, I got your ball dirty." + +The bull looked at the ball and said, "It's okay, it's just a regular ball. I'm glad you had fun playing with it." The little girl smiled and thanked the bull for lending her the ball. They became good friends and played together often. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat named Max. Max liked to play in the hall with his toy mouse. One day, Max saw a big boat sail on the sea. Max wanted to sail too! So, he asked his friend, a bird named Sam, "Can we sail on the sea too?" Sam replied, "Yes, let's ask the captain!" + +They went to the captain and asked him if they could sail with him. The captain said, "Sure, but you must be careful and listen to me." Max and Sam were very happy to sail on the boat. They saw many fishes and birds on the sea. The captain taught them how to sail and they learned a lot. + +When they came back to the hall, Max said to Sam, "I learned that it's important to listen to others and be careful." Sam replied, "Yes, and it's also fun to try new things like sailing!" They both smiled and played with their toys, happy to have learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long, happy and carefree. One day, he decided to go on an adventure and left his cozy nest behind. He flew fast and far, exploring new places and meeting new friends. + +As the sun began to set, the little birdie realized he was lost. He didn't know which way to go to get back home. Suddenly, he heard a familiar sound - a whistle! He followed the sound and saw a kind lady who was whistling a happy tune. + +The little birdie flew down to the lady and chirped, "Help me, please! I'm lost and don't know how to get back home." The kind lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, little one. I'll help you find your way back home." She whistled a tune and the little birdie followed her. Soon enough, they reached the little birdie's cozy nest. The little birdie was so happy and grateful that he whistled a sweet melody to thank the kind lady for her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They walked through a wide gate to get inside. The park was big and had lots of trees and flowers. + +Lily saw a big dog and wanted to pet it, but the dog barked and scared her. She started to cry and her mommy tried to calm her down. Then, a kind lady appeared and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the dog and the lady said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." + +The lady walked over to the dog's owner and talked to him. He put the dog on a leash and Lily felt safe again. She thanked the lady and they all played together in the park. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park and always remembered the kind lady who appeared to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved coffee. He had a big, impressive coffee machine that made the best coffee in the whole town. One day, the coffee machine broke and the man was very sad. He didn't know what to do. + +But then, he remembered that he knew how to restore things. He got his tools and started fixing the coffee machine. It was hard work, but he didn't give up. Finally, after many hours, he fixed it! + +The man was so happy that he made a big pot of coffee and invited all his friends to come and have some. They all said it was the best coffee they had ever tasted. The man felt proud of himself for restoring the coffee machine and making such delicious coffee. From that day on, he took good care of his impressive coffee machine and it never broke again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his drum. It was big and heavy, but he could carry it all by himself. One day, Timmy's big brother came in and started to tease him. He made fun of Timmy's drum and said it was too heavy for him. Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play with his drum anymore. + +But then, Timmy's mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Timmy's brother to stop teasing and to be kind to his little brother. Timmy's mom picked up the drum and started to play it. She made such beautiful music that Timmy's brother was amazed. Timmy felt happy again and started to play his drum with his mom. They played together for a long time and it was so much fun. + +From that day on, Timmy's brother never teased him again. He realized that it was important to be kind to his little brother and to appreciate the things he loved, like his big, heavy drum. Timmy was happy that his brother was nice to him and that he could play his drum without feeling sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her toy violin. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. They had lots of fun until it was time for her friend to go home. + +Lily's friend wanted to take the toy violin home with her, but Lily said no because it was her favorite toy. Her friend got upset and called Lily selfish. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Lily's mom told her that it's okay to share sometimes, but it's also important to know when to say no. Lily thought about it and decided to let her friend borrow the toy violin for a little while. When her friend came back to return the toy, she said thank you and they both felt happy again. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's good to share, but sometimes it's okay to shut the door on things that are important to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sort them by color. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before marching off to bed. + +Lily started to sort her toys and put them away. She found her impressive dinosaur toy and showed it to her mom. "Look, mom! This is my impressive dinosaur toy!" said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! That is a very impressive toy. Now, let's finish sorting your toys so we can march off to bed." + +Lily happily finished sorting her toys and marched off to bed with her impressive dinosaur toy in hand. She fell asleep dreaming of all the fun she would have playing with her toys the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a hut in the forest with his mommy and daddy. They always ate healthy food and played outside every day. + +One day, Timmy and his daddy went to the forest to chop wood for the winter. Timmy saw a bird and said, "Daddy, can I shoot the bird?" Daddy said, "No, Timmy. We don't hurt animals. We only shoot targets." + +Later that day, they finished chopping wood and went back to the hut. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. Daddy said, "Timmy, stay inside the hut. I'll go check." Timmy was scared but he stayed inside. Daddy came back and said, "There was a bear outside. But don't worry, we're safe inside." Timmy was happy they were safe and went to bed, dreaming of shooting targets with his daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a messy room with toys all over the floor. His mom asked him to tidy up, but Timmy didn't want to. He wanted to play with his toys instead. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They were having fun until Timmy's friend accidentally hit him in the arm. Timmy started to cry and his mom came running in. She asked what happened and Timmy told her about the accident. + +His mom said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But we need to behave and keep our toys tidy so we don't hurt ourselves or others." Timmy realized that his messy room wasn't safe and he started to clean up his toys. From then on, he made sure to keep his room tidy and to behave when playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports. He loved to kick a ball and run around. He was very happy when he played sports. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played soccer and had lots of fun. Suddenly, a man came and shouted at them. He was very angry and said they were being too loud. + +Timmy's friend said, "We are just playing a game. We are not doing anything wrong." The man didn't listen and walked away. Timmy and his friends felt sad but they continued to play their sport. + +After a while, a wealthy lady came to the park and saw the children playing. She smiled and said, "You all look like you're having so much fun. Can I join in?" Timmy and his friends were surprised and happy. They played with the lady and had a great time. They didn't care that the man had shouted at them earlier. They were just happy to play their sport and have fun with new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder with all her drawings inside. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she saw an unusual bird on a tree. She wanted to touch it, but her mom told her not to. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Jack came and wanted to see the bird too. He tried to pinch it, but the bird flew away. Lily was sad because she didn't get to touch the unusual bird. When she got home, she opened her folder and drew a picture of the bird. She was happy because now she had a picture of the unusual bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cup that he loved to drink juice from every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy accidentally knocked over Timmy's cup and it broke into tiny pieces. Timmy got very angry and started to fight with Billy. + +After a while, Timmy's mom came in and saw what was happening. She told the boys to stop fighting and helped them clean up the broken cup. Timmy was still upset, but his mom gave him a new cup to drink from. Timmy felt better and soon became very sleepy. He went to bed and dreamed about all the fun he would have with his new cup the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies very much. One day, she saw a cookie on the floor. It was filthy and covered in dirt. She wanted to eat it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Lily. Let's bake some cookies together!" Lily stopped crying and smiled. She loved baking with her mom. + +While they were baking, Lily saw her friend outside. She waved and said, "Hi!" Her friend waved back and asked, "Can I have a cookie?" Lily's mom said yes and gave her friend a freshly baked cookie. They all sat down and enjoyed their delicious treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the zoo. They saw lions, giraffes, and monkeys. + +Timmy was so excited that he wanted to hold a monkey. He asked his mom if he could hold one. His mom said no because it's not safe to hold wild animals. Timmy felt guilty for wanting to hold the monkey. + +Later, they went to the gift shop and Timmy saw a toy monkey. He asked his mom if he could hold it. His mom said yes and Timmy was so happy. He held the toy monkey tightly and said, "I love you, monkey!" His mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his wagon. He would pull it around the yard and fill it with toys. One day, Timmy saw a bird's nest hanging from a tree. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home in his wagon. But then he remembered that the baby birds needed the nest to be safe and warm. + +Timmy was very thoughtful and decided to leave the nest where it was. He knew it was better for the birds. Later that day, Timmy's mom gave him a cookie for being so kind. Timmy learned that it's important to think about others and not just ourselves. From then on, he always tried to be helpful and kind to everyone he met. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, he went to the park with his mom and discovered a big crane. The crane was very strong and could lift heavy things. + +Timmy was amazed by the crane and wanted to get closer to it. He asked his mom if he could go see it up close. "Sure, Timmy," his mom said. "Just be careful and don't get too close." + +Timmy walked up to the crane and said, "Wow, you're so strong!" The crane didn't say anything back, but Timmy could tell it was happy to be noticed. Timmy and the crane became friends and played together every day at the park. From that day on, Timmy always loved to discover new things and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she was playing in the garden when her friend Jack came to visit. + +"Hi Lily!" said Jack. "I have an incredible surprise for you!" + +"What is it?" asked Lily, her eyes wide with excitement. + +"It's a new swing!" said Jack, pointing to a shiny red swing hanging from a tree branch. + +Lily jumped up and down with joy. "That's amazing!" she exclaimed. "Thank you, Jack!" + +The two friends spent the rest of the afternoon swinging and laughing together. Lily couldn't believe how much fun she was having. It was the most incredible day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny found a rag on the ground. He picked it up and played with it. He balanced the rag on his head and laughed. + +Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and tried to take the rag from Benny. But Benny was quick and ran away. The bird chased after him, but Benny was too fast. The bird soon realized that Benny was harmless and stopped chasing him. + +Benny was happy that he still had the rag and went back to playing with his friends. They all laughed when Benny balanced the rag on his head again. From that day on, Benny always kept the rag with him and it became his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park every day. One day, she saw a big oak tree and decided to climb it. When she reached the top, she found a nest with three little birds inside. + +"Hi there little birds! Do you belong to this tree?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, we do. This is our home," replied the birds. + +Lily felt happy to have found new friends. She visited the birds every day and watched them grow bigger and stronger. One day, she went to visit the birds but found the nest empty. The birds had flown away to start their own families. Although she felt a bit sad, Lily knew she would always have a special place in her heart for the oak tree and the birds that used to belong there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, her mom gave her a piece of cloth to play with. Lily spun the cloth around and around until it became a pretty dress. + +Suddenly, Lily's cat came over and started to play with the cloth. The cat spun the cloth around so fast that it flew out of Lily's hands and hit her grumpy neighbor, Mr. Johnson. He became very angry and shouted at Lily. + +Lily felt sad and scared, so she ran back to her house. She never wanted to play with cloth or spin around again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow car. The car liked to drive around the town. One day, the car saw a big house. The house had stairs that went upstairs. The car wanted to go upstairs too! So, the car drove up the stairs. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she fell down and got a big patch on her knee. She was very sad and went to her mom for help. + +"Mommy, my knee hurts. Can you help me?" asked Lily. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, sweetie. Let me serve you some ice cream to make you feel better." + +Lily smiled and felt happy again. She ate her ice cream and forgot about her knee. But when she went back to play with her friends, she felt ashamed of her patch. She didn't want them to see it. + +One of her friends noticed and asked, "What happened to your knee, Lily?" + +Lily didn't want to tell the truth, so she said, "I fell down, but it's okay now." + +Her friend smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We all fall down sometimes. It's nothing to be ashamed of." + +Lily felt better and continued to play with her friends, forgetting about her patch and enjoying the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat vegetables and always asked her mom to buy them at the store. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some carrots and broccoli. Lily was very patient as her mom picked out the best vegetables. + +After they finished shopping, they went home to cook the vegetables for dinner. Lily helped her mom wash and cut the vegetables. Then, they put them in the oven to bake. While they were waiting for the vegetables to cook, Lily decided to go play outside. + +But when she came back inside, she saw that the vegetables had burned in the oven. Lily was very sad because she couldn't eat her favorite food for dinner. She learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but she was still happy because she got to play outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an original toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for a nap. Timmy didn't want to nap, he wanted to play with his toy car. But his mom insisted, so Timmy went to his bedroom to nap. + +While Timmy was napping, he had a dream that he was driving his toy car to the bathroom. In the dream, his toy car fell into the toilet and got stuck. When Timmy woke up from his nap, he went to the bathroom to check on his toy car. But when he looked in the toilet, his toy car was gone forever. Timmy was very sad because he loved his original toy car. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to take better care of his toys and to always put them away before taking a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom in the oven. One day, her mom told her not to touch the oven because it was very hot and could break easily. + +Lily listened to her mom and was very careful around the oven. But one day, while her mom was out shopping, Lily wanted to bake cookies all by herself. She turned on the oven, but accidentally broke the knob. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she kept baking the cookies. But soon, the oven got too hot and started to smoke. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she remembered what her mom had taught her and quickly turned off the oven. + +When her mom came home, she saw the broken knob and the burnt cookies. But she was proud of Lily for being so responsible and turning off the oven before it could get any worse. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom's advice and never touched the oven without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore her house. One day, she found a shiny knob on her bedroom door. She turned it and went inside, but accidentally broke a fragile vase on her dresser. + +Lily's mom heard the loud noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken vase and got upset. Lily felt sad and guilty. Suddenly, she felt a tickle in her nose and sneezed loudly. + +Lily's mom saw how upset Lily was and realized it was just an accident. She hugged Lily and said it was okay. They cleaned up the broken vase together and Lily promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be gentle with fragile things and to ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He was very fierce and strong. One day, he was walking around when he met a little rabbit. The lion wanted to eat the rabbit, but the rabbit begged the lion not to eat him. + +The lion felt sorry for the rabbit and decided to let him go. But then, the lion's chest started to hurt. He didn't know what was wrong, but the pain was getting worse and worse. The lion tried to roar, but he couldn't make any sound. + +The lion realized that the rabbit had put a spell on him. He had tricked the lion into feeling sorry for him and now the lion was paying the price. The lion fell to the ground and couldn't move. The little rabbit hopped away, feeling very proud of himself for outsmarting the big, fierce lion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house near a town. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the town. She saw many people walking and cars driving. + +Suddenly, she saw a nosy dog following her. The dog barked and scared her. She ran away from the dog and entered a store. There, she saw a toy she wanted to buy. + +But when she went to pay, she realized she lost her money. She was sad and worried. Just then, a kind lady entered the store and gave her the money she needed. Lily was happy and grateful. She thanked the lady and left the store, feeling lucky to have met a kind person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. Lily saw a big, red slide and it made her feel excited. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. When she got to the top, she felt a little scared, but she went down the slide anyways. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Lily started to feel uncomfortable. Her tummy hurt and she didn't feel good. Her mommy and daddy took her to the nurse who gave her some medicine. Lily felt better soon after and was able to play again. + +Lily had so much fun at the park and couldn't wait to come back again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her a lovely package. Lily was so happy! She opened the package and found a pretty dress inside. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I wear this dress to the party tonight?" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, you can wear it. But be careful not to spill anything on it. If you pour juice on it, it will be ruined." + +Lily promised to be careful and put on the dress. She looked so pretty and everyone at the party loved her dress. Lily was so happy that she got a lovely package and could wear the dress to the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long, but when it was time for bed, she would get scared. She would delay going to bed as long as possible. + +One night, Lily's mom told her a story about a brave princess who was scared of the dark, just like Lily. But the princess knew that delaying going to bed would only make her more scared. So, she took a deep breath and went to bed without delay. + +Lily thought about the princess and decided to be brave too. She went to bed without delay and closed her eyes tightly. At first, she was scared, but then she realized that there was nothing to be scared of. She fell asleep and had sweet dreams. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be scared, but delaying things won't make them less scary. Sometimes, we just need to be brave and face our fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a stranger walking towards her. She felt scared and wanted to run away, but her mommy was nearby and told her it was okay. The stranger was actually a good person who just wanted to say hello. + +Lily felt better and started to play again. She ran around and pretended to be a superhero. She felt like she could zoom around the park and save the day. Her mommy watched her and smiled. She was happy that Lily was having fun and not scared anymore. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the park and the stranger. She felt happy and safe because she learned that not all strangers are bad. She couldn't wait to come back and zoom around the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted a snack. She went to the kitchen and saw some cookies on the counter. They seemed delicious, but they were too hot. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I have a snack?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, sweetie. What would you like?" + +Lily pointed to the cookies and said, "Those seem yummy, but they're too hot." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's wait until they cool down. Then you can have a nice, warm snack." + +Lily waited patiently until the cookies were cool enough to eat. They were even better than they seemed! +Once upon a time, there was an old turtle named Tilly. Tilly lived in a big pond with her friends, the fish. One day, Tilly went to the top of a hill to slide down. She wanted to feel the wind in her face and the sun on her back. + +As she was sliding down, she saw a little duckling at the bottom of the hill. The duckling was crying because he had lost his way home. Tilly asked the duckling where he lived and the duckling said he didn't know. Tilly knew she had to keep the duckling safe, so she decided to take him home with her. + +When they arrived at the pond, the fish saw Tilly with the little duckling and they all swam over to say hello. Tilly introduced the duckling to her friends and they all played together. The duckling was happy to have found a new home and Tilly was happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, Tilly made sure to always keep the little duckling safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her mommy's makeup. She would try to put lipstick on her lips and blush on her cheeks. But she was too slow and always made a mess. + +One day, Lily found her mommy's makeup bag and decided to play with it. She tried to put on some eye shadow, but it fell on the floor. She tried to put on some lipstick, but it went on her nose. She tried to put on some blush, but it went on her chin. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy came in the room and saw the mess. She was very angry and told Lily to never touch her makeup again. Lily felt sad and cried. She tried to clean up the mess, but it was too late. Her mommy had to throw away all of her makeup. Lily learned a lesson that day and never played with makeup again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new toy. It was a modern toy car that Lily had never seen before. Lily loved the new toy car and played with it all day long. + +In the evening, Lily's friend Emma came to play. Emma saw the new toy car and urged Lily to let her play with it. Lily didn't want to share her new toy, but her mom reminded her that sharing is important. So, Lily added Emma to her game and they both played with the toy car together. + +After playing for a while, Lily realized that sharing her toy with Emma was much more fun than playing alone. She learned that sharing and being kind to others is important. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends played a game called hide-and-seek. It was a fun game, but Lily was not very good at hiding. She always giggled too loud and gave away her hiding spot. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help spread some jam on her toast. Lily was excited to help, but she accidentally spilled the jam all over the table. Her mom was not very happy, and Lily felt sad. + +The next day, Lily and her friends played another game. This time it was a quiet game. They had to be very quiet and not make any noise. Lily remembered her mistake from the day before and tried her best to be quiet. She was so quiet that she won the game! + +Lily learned that sometimes it's important to be quiet and careful, just like when spreading jam. She felt proud of herself for learning this lesson and promised to always try her best to be quiet and careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, the bird would sing in the same place, a big tree in the park. One day, a mean cat came and told the bird to leave because it was their place. But the bird insisted that it was their place too because they loved to sing there. + +The cat didn't like that and got very angry. They chased the bird away and made them feel ashamed. The bird flew away and never sang in the park again. The cat was happy to have the place all to themselves, but they didn't realize that they had hurt the bird's feelings. The park was never the same without the bird's beautiful singing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and would spend hours driving them around. One day, Timmy saw a big black car parked on the street. He went up to it and touched it, feeling its smooth surface. + +Suddenly, a man came out of the car and asked Timmy if he had seen his dog. Timmy said no, but the man didn't believe him. He accused Timmy of lying and grabbed him by the arm. Timmy started crying and tried to pull away, but the man was too strong. + +The man put Timmy in his car and drove away. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He wished he had never gone near the black car. Sadly, Timmy was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Lily was very happy to see her grandma because she loved spending time with her. + +Lily's grandma was very independent and could do things by herself. She could cook, clean and even fix things around the house. Lily hoped that one day she could be as independent as her grandma. + +During her visit, Lily and her grandma played games, read books and went for walks with Max. They had lots of fun together. When it was time for her grandma to leave, Lily felt sad. She hugged her grandma and said, "I hope you can come back to visit me soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel. The squirrel was purple and loved to play in the park. One day, the squirrel found a present. It was wrapped in pretty paper. The squirrel tried to open the present, but it was too hard. The squirrel asked his friends for help. Together, they unwrapped the present and found a yummy nut inside. The squirrel was very happy and shared the nut with his friends. They all had a great day in the park together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, her mommy gave her a bright present. It was a new dress with lots of colors. + +Lily was so happy and wore her new dress to school the next day. But when she got home, she forgot to take it off and got it dirty while playing outside. Her mommy had to remind her to change into her play clothes. + +The next day, Lily remembered to take off her dress before playing. She didn't want to get it dirty again. She was proud of herself for remembering. From that day on, Lily always remembered to take off her nice clothes before playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a bug crawling on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. + +Timmy thought it would be fun to mix some things together and see what would happen. So, he found some dirt, leaves, and water and mixed them all together in a bucket. Then, he put the bug in the bucket and watched it swim around. + +But, Timmy was foolish and didn't realize that the mixture was not good for the bug. Sadly, the bug couldn't survive and died. Timmy felt very sad and realized that he should have been more careful. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be kind to all creatures and to never mix things together without knowing what might happen. +Lily and Max were best friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a leather ball that they could kick and throw. One day, they decided to have a race with the ball. They agreed that whoever reached the big tree first with the ball would win. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily shouted, and they both ran as fast as they could. Max was a little faster than Lily, and he soon got ahead of her. He was about to reach the tree when he saw a small bird on the ground. The bird had a broken wing and looked scared and hurt. + +Max stopped and put the ball down. He gently picked up the bird and tried to comfort it. He forgot about the race and the ball. He only cared about the bird. + +Lily saw what Max did and ran to him. She was happy that he was so kind and caring. She did not care about the race and the ball either. She only cared about Max and the bird. + +They decided to take the bird to the vet and help it get better. They left the ball behind, but they did not mind. They learned that being a good friend and helping others was more important than winning a game. They were very creative and made a nice nest for the bird out of some leaves and twigs. They were very proud of themselves and their leather ball. +Anna and Ben love to play in the garden. They have a big box with hay and carrots. They keep their rabbit, Fluffy, in the box. Fluffy is white and soft. He has long ears and a pink nose. He likes to hop and nibble. + +One day, Anna and Ben hear a noise in the box. They run to see what it is. They open the lid and peek inside. They see four tiny rabbits! They are Fluffy's babies. They have thick fur and small eyes. They squeak and cuddle. + +"Wow!" Anna says. "Fluffy has a family!" + +"Can we keep them?" Ben asks. + +"Of course!" Mom says. "But we need a bigger box and more hay and carrots." + +Anna and Ben are very excited. They hug Fluffy and his babies. They give them names and feed them. They play with them every day. They are happy to have more rabbits. Fluffy is happy too. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is a good dad. +Sam was a mule. He had big ears, a long nose and a brown coat. He lived on a farm with many other animals. He liked to eat grass, hay and carrots. + +One day, Sam saw a new animal on the farm. It was a horse. It had a shiny black coat, a long mane and a tail. It ran fast and jumped high. Sam wanted to be friends with the horse. + +He went to the horse and said, "Hello, I am Sam. You are a horse. You are very fast and pretty. Can we be friends?" + +The horse looked at Sam and said, "No, I don't want to be friends with you. You are a mule. You are slow and ugly. You are not like me. You are unique, but not in a good way. Go away." + +Sam felt sad and hurt. He walked away and hung his head. He wondered why the horse was so mean to him. He thought being unique was a good thing. + +He saw his other friends on the farm. They were a cow, a pig, a sheep and a dog. They saw Sam and said, "Hello, Sam. You are a mule. You are strong and smart. You are our friend. You are unique, and we like you that way. Come and play with us." + +Sam smiled and felt happy. He realized that being unique was a good thing, as long as he had friends who loved him for who he was. He joined his friends and played with them. He forgot about the horse and had fun. He was a mule, and he was proud of it. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Mia's house. Mia's mom has many clothes. Some clothes are expensive. Mia's mom says, "Do not touch my clothes. They are not for playing." + +But Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the clothes. They go to Mia's room. They find a big closet. The closet has many hangers. The hangers have clothes on them. Tom and Mia take some hangers. They pretend the hangers are cars. They make noises. Vroom, vroom! + +Mia's mom hears the noises. She goes to Mia's room. She sees Tom and Mia with the hangers. She sees her expensive clothes on the floor. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? You are not supposed to play with my clothes. You are making a mess. Put the clothes back on the hangers. Now!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They say, "Sorry, mom. We did not mean to. We were just playing." They put the clothes back on the hangers. They say, "We will not do it again. Can we play with something else?" + +Mia's mom says, "Yes, you can. But not with my clothes. You can play with your toys. Or you can play outside. But be careful. And be nice to each other." Tom and Mia say, "Okay, mom. Thank you." They hug Mia's mom. They go to play with their toys. They are happy. They are still friends. +Anna loved her own bowl. It was pink and had a picture of a cat on it. She used it every day for her breakfast and dinner. She did not like to share it with anyone. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play with her. Ben was hungry and asked Anna's mom for some food. Anna's mom gave him a sandwich and a bowl of fruit. She gave him Anna's bowl. + +Anna saw Ben with her bowl and got angry. She ran to him and shouted, "That's my bowl! Give it back!" + +Ben was surprised and scared. He did not know that Anna was so possessive of her bowl. He said, "Sorry, Anna, I didn't know. It's a nice bowl. Can I use it for a little while?" + +Anna shook her head and tried to grab the bowl from Ben. Ben held on to it and they started to tug and pull. The bowl slipped from their hands and fell to the floor. It broke into pieces. + +Anna and Ben both gasped and cried. Anna's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken bowl and the two sad children. She said, "Oh, no, what have you done? That was Anna's favorite bowl. How could you be so careless?" + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were fighting over the bowl. We didn't mean to break it." + +Anna's mom sighed and said, "Fighting is not nice. Sharing is nice. You should be gentle and kind to each other and to your things. Now, you have to clean up this mess and apologize to each other." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We're sorry." They picked up the pieces of the bowl and threw them in the trash. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, friend. We won't fight again." + +Anna's mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, how about I make you some cookies and give you another bowl to share?" + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Yes, please, mom. Thank you. We like cookies and we like sharing." They followed Anna's mom to the kitchen and ate their cookies from a blue bowl with a picture of a dog on it. They were happy and gentle. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go see a lawyer. Lily did not know what a lawyer was. She asked her mom, "What is a lawyer?" + +Her mom said, "A lawyer is a person who helps us with some papers. We have to sign the papers so we can move to a new house." + +Lily did not want to move to a new house. She liked her old house. She liked her room and her toys and her friends. She said, "I don't want to move. I want to stay here." + +Her mom said, "I know, sweetie, but we have to move. The new house is bigger and nicer. You will have a new room and new toys and new friends. You will like it there." + +Lily was not sure. She felt sad and scared. She hugged Anna and said, "Will you come with me, Anna?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Of course I will, Lily. I am your doll. I will always be with you. Wherever you go, I go too." + +Lily smiled. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You are my best friend." + +Anna nodded. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are my best friend too." +Tim and Lily are eager to go fishing with Dad. They have their rods and buckets ready. They walk to the pond and find a good spot. Dad helps them put worms on their hooks. + +"Be careful with your rods," Dad says. "Don't swing them too hard or you might hit someone." + +Tim and Lily nod and start to cast their lines. They watch the water and hope to catch a fish. They see some bubbles and ripples. + +"Look, Dad, I think there's a fish!" Lily says. + +"Me too!" Tim says. + +They pull their rods and feel something tug. They are excited and try to reel in their catch. + +But then, a big dog runs up to them. It barks and jumps and tries to grab their rods. It thinks they are playing a game. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tim yells. "You're scaring the fish!" + +"Go away, dog!" Lily says. "You're ruining our fishing!" + +Dad sees the dog and tries to prevent it from taking their rods. He calls the dog's owner, who is nearby. + +"Sorry, sorry!" the owner says. "He's just curious and friendly. He loves fishing too." + +He grabs the dog's collar and pulls him away. He apologizes to Tim, Lily and Dad. + +"Are you OK?" Dad asks Tim and Lily. + +They nod, but they are not happy. They look at their rods and see that their worms are gone and their hooks are bent. + +They sigh and pack up their things. They decide to go home and try fishing another day. Maybe then, they will catch a fish. +Sara loved horses. She had many toys of horses, but she wanted a real horse. One day, she saw a horse in a field near her house. The horse was rare. It had white fur and blue eyes. Sara wanted to keep the horse. + +She ran to the field and climbed over the fence. She called the horse and gave it some grass. The horse came to her and let her pet it. Sara was happy. She said, "You are my horse now. I will keep you and love you." + +But the horse did not belong to Sara. It belonged to a farmer. The farmer saw Sara and the horse. He was angry. He shouted, "Hey, you! Get away from my horse! This is a rare horse. It is very expensive. You cannot keep it!" + +Sara was scared. She tried to run away, but the farmer caught her. He grabbed her and pulled her off the horse. He said, "You are a bad girl. You tried to steal my horse. I will tell your parents. They will punish you." + +Sara cried. She did not want to lose the horse. She did not want to be punished. She said, "Please, let me keep the horse. I love the horse. The horse loves me." + +But the farmer did not listen. He took Sara to her house and told her parents what she did. Her parents were angry. They said, "Sara, you did a very bad thing. You cannot keep the horse. You have to say sorry to the farmer. And you have to stay in your room for a week. No toys, no TV, no fun." + +Sara was sad. She said sorry to the farmer, but he did not forgive her. He took his horse and left. Sara went to her room and cried. She wished she could keep the horse. She wished she could see the horse again. But she never did. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play school. Lily is the teacher and Ben is the student. Lily gives Ben a test. The test has pictures of animals. Ben has to say the name of each animal. + +"Ben, what is this?" Lily asks, pointing to a picture of a dog. + +"Dog!" Ben says. + +"Good! And this?" Lily points to a picture of a cat. + +"Cat!" Ben says. + +"Very good! And this?" Lily points to a picture of a bird. + +"Bird!" Ben says. + +"Excellent! You are very smart, Ben. I will mark your test." Lily says. She takes a red crayon and draws a star on Ben's paper. + +"Wow, thank you, Lily! I love stars!" Ben says. He is very happy. + +Lily and Ben hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see a big truck. The truck has hit a deer. The deer is not moving. It is dead. + +"Oh no, poor deer!" Lily says. She feels sad. + +"Me too. Deer are nice animals." Ben says. He feels sad too. + +They hug each other and go to tell their moms what they saw. Their moms hug them and say they are sorry. They say the deer is in a better place now. They say Lily and Ben are good friends. They give them cookies and milk. Lily and Ben feel a little better. They share their cookies and milk. They show their moms their test. Their moms say they are proud of them. They say they are good students. Lily and Ben smile. They are happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the fence. The dog was scary. It had sharp teeth and loud bark. + +One day, the dog got out of its yard. It ran towards Lily and Ben. They were very afraid. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It caught up with them and jumped on them. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben cried. But no one heard them. The dog bit Lily's arm and Ben's leg. It hurt a lot. They screamed and cried. + +The dog's owner came out of his house. He saw what was happening. He ran to the dog and grabbed its collar. He pulled the dog off Lily and Ben. He was angry and sorry. + +"I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" he asked. He tried to help Lily and Ben. But they were bleeding and hurt. They needed a doctor. + +Lily and Ben were not okay. They had to go to the hospital. They had to get stitches and shots. They had to wear bandages and zips. They were scared and sad. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They hated the dog. The dog was bad. The end. +Lily and Tom are playing with a big box. They pretend it is a house, a car, a boat, and a rocket. They have a lot of fun. But then Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's twist the box and make it spin!" + +Lily thinks that sounds fun too. She says, "OK, let's twist!" They both grab the box and start to twist it. The box spins faster and faster. They laugh and shout. + +But then something bad happens. The box twists too much and breaks. The sides fall off and the top flies away. Lily and Tom fall out of the box and land on the floor. They are not hurt, but they are sad. They look at the broken box and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken box and the sad kids. She says, "Oh no, what happened here?" Lily and Tom tell her what they did. They say they are sorry. Mom hugs them and says, "It's OK, I know you didn't mean to break the box. But next time, be careful when you twist things. You might hurt yourself or break something." + +Mom helps them clean up the mess. She says, "Maybe we can find another box to play with later. Or we can play with something else. What do you want to play with now?" Lily and Tom think for a moment. They say, "Can we play with the blocks?" Mom says, "Sure, that sounds like a good idea. Let's go get the blocks and build something together." Lily and Tom smile and follow Mom. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to make noises and stories with their toys. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast and strong!" Ben said, zooming his car around the sofa. + +"My doll is pretty and kind, she likes to help people," Sara said, brushing her doll's hair. + +They played happily for a while, until Sara saw a new toy on the shelf. It was a shiny red fire truck with a ladder and a siren. Sara wanted to play with it very much. + +"Ben, can I see your fire truck?" Sara asked, pointing to the toy. + +Ben looked at the fire truck and then at Sara. He liked his fire truck a lot, but he saw that Sara really wanted to play with it too. He was thoughtful and decided to share. + +"Okay, Sara, you can play with my fire truck, but be careful with it, it's my favorite toy," Ben said, handing the toy to Sara. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very nice. I will be careful with your fire truck, I promise," Sara said, taking the toy with a smile. + +They started to play with the fire truck together, making siren noises and pretending to put out fires. They had more fun than before, because they were sharing and being kind to each other. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play games. One day, they saw a big poster that said: "Come to the fair and win a prize!" They asked their mums if they could go, and they said yes. + +At the fair, there were many fun things to do. Tom and Lily tried the ring toss, the duck pond, and the balloon pop. They had tickets that they could use to play. Every time they won a game, they gained a sticker. The more stickers they had, the bigger the prize they could get. + +Tom and Lily wanted to get the biggest prize of all: a jolly teddy bear. They needed ten stickers to get it. They played hard and had fun, but they only had nine stickers. They had one ticket left. They saw a game that looked easy: a bean bag toss. They had to throw a bean bag into a hole. + +Tom and Lily decided to share the ticket and the bean bag. They agreed that whoever threw the bean bag into the hole would get the last sticker. They took turns to try. Tom threw first, but he missed. Lily threw next, but she missed too. They were sad. They thought they would not get the jolly teddy bear. + +Then, a nice man who worked at the fair saw them. He smiled and said: "You two are very good at playing games. You have worked hard and had fun. You deserve a prize. Here, take this sticker. You have gained ten stickers. You can get the jolly teddy bear now." + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked the nice man and ran to the prize booth. They exchanged their stickers for the jolly teddy bear. They hugged it and each other. They decided to share the teddy bear and be best friends forever. They had a great day at the fair. +Tom and Sam love to play hockey. They have sticks and a ball and a net. They play in the park with their friends. They are very organized. They make two teams and wear different colors. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He sees the ball and wants to play too. He runs and jumps and catches the ball in his mouth. He is very fast and strong. He does not give the ball back. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Tom shouts. "Give it back, dog!" + +But the dog does not listen. He runs away with the ball. Tom and Sam and their friends chase him. They try to get the ball, but the dog is too quick. + +Then, they see a big tree. The dog runs under the tree. He does not see a branch. The branch hits his head. The ball falls out of his mouth. + +Tom and Sam and their friends spring to the ball. They grab it and run back to the park. They are happy. They can play hockey again. + +The dog is not happy. He has a bump on his head. He barks and whines. He does not like the branch. He does not like hockey. He goes away and looks for another toy. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They had tickets to see the big show with the funny clowns and the loud music. They put on their hats and coats and went with Mom and Dad to the big place where the show was. + +The place was very busy. There were many people and cars and noises. Sara and Tom held Mom and Dad's hands very tight. They did not want to get lost. They walked and walked until they saw a big sign that said "Show". They showed their tickets to a man who smiled and let them in. + +They found their seats and sat down. They saw a big stage with lights and curtains. They heard a voice that said "Welcome to the show! The show will start soon. Please clap your hands and have fun!" Sara and Tom clapped their hands. They were very excited. + +The show started. The clowns came out and did funny things. They made faces and jokes and threw pies. Sara and Tom laughed and clapped. They saw a man who juggled balls and a woman who rode a bike with one wheel. They saw a dog who did tricks and a cat who played the piano. They saw a lion who roared and a monkey who swung on a rope. They saw many things that made them happy. + +But then something bad happened. A big fire started on the stage. The fire was very hot and bright and scary. The people and the animals ran away. The voice said "Please stay calm and follow the exit signs. The show is over. We are sorry for the inconvenience." Sara and Tom were very sad and scared. They did not clap anymore. They cried and hugged Mom and Dad. They wanted to go home. They did not like the show anymore. They wished they never came. The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has a red ball. Tom has a blue bike. + +"Let's play catch with my ball," Sara says. She is bossy. She always wants to choose the game. + +"No, let's ride my bike," Tom says. He is also bossy. He does not like to share his bike. + +They argue and argue. They do not have fun. + +A dog comes to the park. He is big and brown. He sees the ball and the bike. He wants to play too. + +He runs to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He shakes it and tosses it. Sara is angry. She tries to get her ball back. + +He runs to the bike and bites the tire. He makes a hole and air comes out. Tom is sad. He tries to fix his bike. + +Sara and Tom stop arguing. They see the dog is naughty. They stand together and shout at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! Leave our toys alone!" + +The dog is scared. He drops the ball and the bike. He runs away. + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They are sorry. They hug and say sorry. + +"Let's share our toys," Sara says. + +"Let's play together," Tom says. + +They smile and have fun. They are friends again. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy soldiers in the garden. They had two teams, red and blue, and they pretended to fight each other. Lily was the leader of the red team, and Max was the leader of the blue team. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Lily shouted, as she threw some pebbles at Max's soldiers. "You are losing, Max! Surrender now!" + +"No, no, no!" Max shouted back, as he hid behind a bush. "I will never surrender! You are cheating, Lily!" + +Lily and Max kept playing, until they heard their mom calling them from the kitchen. "Lily, Max, lunch is ready! Come inside, please!" + +Lily and Max stopped playing and ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and thirsty, and they smelled something yummy. Their mom had made them sandwiches and juice, and she had a surprise for them. + +"Guess what, kids?" their mom said, as she smiled. "After lunch, we are going to the park! There is a new slide and a swing, and they are available for you to have fun!" + +Lily and Max cheered and hugged their mom. They forgot about their toy soldiers and their fight. They ate their lunch quickly and got ready to go to the park. They were excited and happy, and they thanked their mom for the fun day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their dolls. Lily found a big pot and put some water and salt in it. She wanted to make soup. + +"Look, Ben, I'm making soup!" she said. "Do you want some?" + +Ben nodded. He saw a red button on the stove. He wondered what it did. He was ignorant. He did not know it was dangerous. He pushed the button. + +The stove made a loud noise and a flame came out. Lily screamed. The pot was very hot and the water boiled over. It burned Lily's hand and arm. She dropped the pot and it broke on the floor. + +Ben was scared. He ran to Lily and hugged her. He wanted to make her feel better. He kissed her cheek. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Lily cried. "It hurts! It hurts!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the fire and the children. She was angry and sad. She grabbed a towel and wrapped it around Lily's arm. She called for help. + +"Lily, Ben, how could you be so careless?" she said. "You could have died! You are not allowed to play with the stove! It is not a toy!" + +She took Lily to the hospital. Ben stayed with Dad. He felt sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not pushed the button. He wished he had not kissed Lily. He wished he had not played in the kitchen. He wished he had listened to Mom. +Lily and Tom were playing outside in the sun. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They had a blue umbrella that they used to make a tent. They put some toys and books inside the tent and pretended it was their house. + +But then the sun got very hot and bright. Lily and Tom felt very warm and thirsty. They wanted to go inside and drink some water. But they forgot to close the umbrella. The umbrella stayed open in the sun. + +The sun was so hot that it made the umbrella burn. The blue fabric turned black and smoky. It smelled bad and made a hole. Lily and Tom saw the smoke and ran to the umbrella. They were scared and sad. They liked their umbrella. + +They tried to put out the fire with some dirt and water. But it was too late. The umbrella was ruined. Lily and Tom cried and hugged each other. They said sorry to the umbrella. + +Mom and Dad came outside and saw what happened. They were not angry. They were glad that Lily and Tom were safe. They hugged them and gave them some water. They said it was an accident and they could get a new umbrella. They said they loved them and they were proud of them for trying to help. Lily and Tom felt better and said thank you. They learned to be careful with the sun and the fire. They still liked to play outside, but they always closed the umbrella. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big machine with a long arm and a bucket. The machine is digging a hole in the ground. + +"Wow, look at that machine!" Ben says. "It is so big and strong. I want to see it up close." + +"Me too," Anna says. "Let's go and ask the man if we can come near the machine." + +They run to the man who is driving the machine. He is wearing a yellow hat and a blue shirt. He smiles at them and stops the machine. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you like my machine?" + +"Yes, we do," Anna and Ben say. "Can we come and see it?" + +"Sure, you can," the man says. "But you have to be careful. The machine is very loud and heavy. You have to stay behind this fence and not touch anything." + +"OK, we will," Anna and Ben say. They follow the man to the fence and watch the machine. They see how the machine moves its arm and bucket and scoops up dirt and rocks. They hear how the machine makes a loud noise and shakes the ground. + +"That is so cool," Ben says. "How does the machine work?" + +"Well, the machine has a big engine and a lot of wires and buttons," the man says. "I use this joystick and this pedal to control the arm and the bucket. I can make the machine dig, lift, and dump." + +"Can we try it?" Anna asks. + +"Sorry, no," the man says. "The machine is not a toy. It is for work. Only grown-ups can use it." + +"Oh," Anna and Ben say. They feel a little sad. + +"But I have something else for you," the man says. He reaches into his pocket and takes out two wrapped candies. He gives one to Anna and one to Ben. + +"Here, these are for you," he says. "They are delicious. They are my favorite." + +"Thank you," Anna and Ben say. They unwrap the candies and put them in their mouths. They taste sweet and fruity. + +"Mmm, these are delicious," Anna says. + +"Yes, they are," Ben says. "They are the best." + +They smile at the man and at each other. They forget about the machine and enjoy their candies. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to use the slide, the swing and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was the tunnel. The tunnel was big and dark and fun. They liked to crawl inside and pretend they were in a cave or a spaceship. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big bike and a big hat and a big smile. He came to the tunnel and said, "Hello, I'm Sam. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Sure, you can play with us. We are using the tunnel. Do you want to crawl inside?" + +Sam said, "No, I don't want to crawl inside. I want to use the tunnel as a garage for my bike. Move out of the way!" + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They said, "No, you can't use the tunnel as a garage. The tunnel is for everyone to play in. You can't take it for yourself. That's not nice." + +Sam said, "I don't care. I'm bigger and stronger and richer than you. I can do whatever I want. You are just silly kids. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They thought Sam was a spoiled boy. He didn't know how to share or be kind. They decided to ignore him and play somewhere else. They hoped he would learn to be a better friend someday. +Sam likes to help his dad fix things. He has a small toolbox with a hammer, a screwdriver and some nails. He likes to pretend he is a builder and make things with wood and cardboard. + +One day, Sam and his dad are fixing a broken chair in the garage. Sam is holding the nails for his dad, who is using the hammer. They hear a loud honk outside. It is the mail truck. Sam loves to get mail. He runs to the door and sees the mail lady with a big bag. + +"Hi, Sam!" the mail lady says. "I have something for you today. It is a bright yellow envelope. Do you know who it is from?" + +Sam shakes his head. He does not know. He takes the envelope and says thank you. He opens it and sees a card with a picture of a cake and candles. It is from his grandma. She writes that she loves him and misses him and that she will send him a present soon. + +Sam is very happy. He runs back to the garage and shows his dad the card. His dad smiles and hugs him. + +"That is very nice of grandma," his dad says. "She is very sweet. Do you want to call her and say thank you?" + +Sam nods. He and his dad go inside and use the phone. Sam tells his grandma that he loves her and misses her too and that he likes the card. His grandma says that she is proud of him for helping his dad fix things and that she will see him soon. + +Sam feels warm and happy. He likes to get mail. He likes to fix things. He likes his dad and his grandma. He has a good day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play on the lawn in front of their houses. The lawn is green and soft and has many flowers. Sometimes they see bugs and birds on the lawn. + +One day, Tom sees a thin snake on the lawn. He is scared and runs to Lily. He says, "Lily, Lily, there is a snake on the lawn! It is thin and long and has no legs. It can bite us!" + +Lily is not scared. She knows the snake is not bad. She says, "Tom, don't be scared. That is not a snake. That is a worm. A worm is a friend of the lawn. It helps the lawn grow and makes the soil good. It does not bite us. It is gentle and shy. We can trust the worm." + +Tom is not sure. He says, "Are you sure, Lily? How do you know?" + +Lily says, "I know because my dad told me. He knows a lot about the lawn and the animals. He says we should be kind to the worm and not hurt it. Come, I will show you." + +Lily takes Tom's hand and walks to the worm. She gently picks it up and shows it to Tom. She says, "See, Tom, this is the worm. It is soft and smooth and wiggles. It does not have teeth or eyes or ears. It can feel us and smell us. It likes to be warm and moist. It eats dirt and leaves. It makes tunnels in the ground. It is a good worm." + +Tom looks at the worm. He feels it on his hand. He sees it is not scary. He says, "You are right, Lily. The worm is not a snake. It is a friend of the lawn. It is a good worm. I trust the worm." + +Tom and Lily smile at each other. They put the worm back on the lawn. They say, "Bye, worm. Thank you for helping the lawn. Have a nice day." + +They go back to playing on the lawn. They are happy and not scared. They are friends with the worm. +Anna and Ben are hungry. They want to find some meat to eat. They walk in the dark forest. They are not scared. They have a big stick to fight bad animals. + +They see a light in the trees. It is a fire. They hear a voice. It is a man. He says, "Come here, little ones. I have some meat for you. It is warm and tasty. You can share it with me." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They go to the fire. They see the man. He is old and dirty. He has a big knife. He smiles at them. He says, "You are very brave to come here. You are also very foolish. This is not your meat. This is my meat. And you are my meat too. I will cook you and eat you. You will glow in the fire like the stars." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They want to run away. But the man grabs them. He is strong and fast. He laughs. He says, "You cannot escape. You are mine. You will make a good meal for me." + +But then they hear a roar. It is a lion. It is angry and hungry. It jumps out of the bushes. It attacks the man. It bites his neck. He screams. He drops the knife and the stick. He falls to the ground. He does not move. + +Anna and Ben are free. They grab the stick and the knife. They run away from the fire and the lion. They find a cave. They hide in the cave. They are safe. They are happy. They hug each other. They say, "We are lucky. We are smart. We are alive. We do not need the man's meat. We have each other." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and share their snacks. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, they find a big mug in the kitchen. It is blue and has a picture of a cat on it. + +"Look, a cat mug!" Sara says. "I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Ben says. "It is mine!" + +They both grab the mug and pull hard. The mug breaks and falls on the floor. They hear a loud noise and feel scared. They see milk and pieces of mug everywhere. + +"Mama!" they cry. "Help!" + +Mama comes and sees the mess. She is angry and sad. She picks up the twins and takes them to the living room. + +"What did you do?" she asks. "Why did you break the mug?" + +"We wanted the mug!" Sara says. "It was pretty!" + +"It was tasty!" Ben says. "It had milk!" + +Mama sighs. She hugs the twins and says, "The mug was not for you. It was for Papa. He loves cats and he drinks milk from the mug every morning. He will be very sad when he sees the mug is gone." + +The twins feel sorry and bad. They love Papa and they do not want to make him sad. + +"We are sorry, Mama!" they say. "We did not know!" + +Mama smiles and says, "It is okay. You made a mistake. But you have to learn to share and be careful with things. Can you do that?" + +The twins nod and say, "Yes, Mama!" + +Mama says, "Good. Now let's clean up the mess and make a new mug for Papa. We can draw a cat on it and fill it with milk. Maybe we can add some cookies too. Do you think Papa will like that?" + +The twins smile and say, "Yes, Mama! That sounds tasty!" + +They hug Mama and go to the kitchen. They help her make a new mug for Papa. They feel happy and proud. They hope Papa will like their surprise. +Tom and Lily liked to draw pictures with crayons. They had many colors and papers to make different things. One day, they decided to draw animals. Tom drew a lion with a big mane and sharp teeth. Lily drew a bird with bright feathers and a long tail. + +"Look at my lion!" Tom said. "He is fierce and strong. He can roar and scare everyone." + +"Look at my bird!" Lily said. "She is pretty and fast. She can fly and sing." + +They showed each other their pictures and smiled. They were proud of their work. + +"Let's sign our pictures," Tom said. "So we know who made them." + +"OK," Lily said. "How do we sign?" + +Tom took a black crayon and wrote his name on the bottom of his picture. He made a T, an O and an M. + +"Like this," he said. "This is my name. Tom." + +Lily took a pink crayon and tried to write her name on the bottom of her picture. She made an L, an I and a Y. + +"Like this," she said. "This is my name. Lily." + +But she wrote too big and the Y went over the bird's tail. She ruined her picture. + +"Hey!" Lily cried. "You made me mess up my picture. Now it is ugly." + +"No, I didn't," Tom said. "You wrote too big. It is your fault." + +"Yes, you did," Lily said. "You distracted me. It is your fault." + +They started to argue and yell. They got angry and grabbed each other's pictures. They tore them into pieces and threw them on the floor. + +They both started to cry. They had no more pictures. They had no more friends. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Max are brother and sister. They like to play in their room. Sometimes they play nice, sometimes they play rough. One day, they find a big pillow on their bed. It is soft and fluffy. + +"Let's play with the pillow!" Lily says. She picks up the pillow and throws it at Max. Max laughs and catches the pillow. He throws it back at Lily. They have fun tossing the pillow to each other. + +But then, Max gets a naughty idea. He hides the pillow behind his back. He waits for Lily to come closer. Then he jumps out and hits Lily with the pillow. Lily falls down and cries. + +"Ow! That hurt!" Lily yells. She is angry and sad. She rubs her head where the pillow hit her. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was just playing." Max says. He feels bad for making Lily cry. He gives her the pillow and hugs her. "Do you want to play something else?" + +Lily sniffles and nods. She wipes her tears and hugs Max back. "Okay. But no more hitting with the pillow. That's not nice." + +"Okay. I promise." Max says. He smiles and kisses Lily on the cheek. "You are my little sister and I love you." + +They put the pillow back on the bed. They decide to play with their blocks instead. They build a big tower and a little house. They play nice and have fun. They are happy. +Tom is a cheerful man who likes to fly kites. He has a big kite with many colors that he made himself. He goes to the park with his kite and looks for a good spot to fly it. He sees a big tree with a lot of leaves and thinks it is a good place to tie his kite. + +He ties his kite to the tree and runs to the other end of the string. He pulls the string and the kite goes up in the sky. He is very happy and says, "Look at my kite! It is so high and pretty!" + +But then, a strong wind comes and blows the kite away. The string breaks and the kite flies out of sight. Tom is very sad and says, "Oh no! My kite is gone! I worked so hard to make it!" + +He runs to the tree and tries to find the other end of the string. He hopes he can get his kite back. But he cannot find it. He looks around and sees a mean boy holding his kite. The mean boy says, "Ha ha! I found your kite! It is mine now!" + +Tom is very angry and says, "No! That is my kite! Give it back to me!" + +The mean boy says, "No way! I like your kite! It is so big and colorful! You cannot have it!" + +Tom and the mean boy start to fight over the kite. They pull and tug and shout. They do not see a nice lady coming to the park. The nice lady sees them and says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and the mean boy stop and look at the nice lady. They tell her their story. The nice lady says, "That is not nice. You should not take things that are not yours. And you should not fight over things. You should share and be kind." + +She takes the kite from the mean boy and gives it to Tom. She says, "This is Tom's kite. He made it himself. He should have it back." + +She turns to the mean boy and says, "You should say sorry to Tom. And you should release the kite. Let it fly in the sky again." + +The mean boy feels ashamed and says, "I am sorry, Tom. I was wrong. I should not have taken your kite. Here, you can have it back." + +He releases the kite and lets it go. The kite flies in the sky again. Tom feels happy and says, "Thank you, nice lady. And thank you, mean boy. I forgive you. Do you want to fly my kite with me?" + +The mean boy feels happy too and says, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Tom. You are very kind." + +The nice lady smiles and says, "You are welcome. I am glad you are friends now. You are both cheerful boys. Have fun with the kite!" + +Tom and the mean boy run to the string and take turns to fly the kite. They laugh and play and enjoy the wind. They are happy and cheerful. The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they did not organize them well. They left them on the floor, on the bed, on the table, and everywhere. Their room was very messy. + +One day, their mom came to their room and said, "Lily and Ben, you have to organize your toys. You cannot play with them if they are all over the place. It is not safe and not nice. You have to put them in the boxes and on the shelves. Then you can find them easily and have more space to play." + +Lily and Ben did not want to organize their toys. They said, "But mom, we like our toys like this. We can see them all and choose what we want. Organizing is boring and hard. We want to play now." + +Their mom said, "I understand, but organizing is also important and fun. You can sort your toys by color, by shape, by size, or by type. You can make labels and stickers for the boxes and shelves. You can play a game and see who can organize faster and better. You can be cheerful and sing a song while you organize. You will see how much better your room will look and feel when you are done." + +Lily and Ben decided to try their mom's idea. They started to organize their toys. They found some toys that they had forgotten or lost. They made some new combinations and stories with their toys. They had fun and learned new words and skills. They organized their toys well and made their room tidy and cozy. + +Their mom came back and saw their room. She was very happy and proud. She said, "Wow, Lily and Ben, you did a great job! Your room is so clean and beautiful. You organized your toys well and made them more fun and useful. You are very smart and creative. I am so glad you listened to me and tried something new. You are very good children." + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged their mom. They said, "Thank you, mom. You were right. Organizing is not boring and hard. It is fun and easy. We like our toys and our room more now. We learned a lot and had a good time. We are sorry we did not listen to you before. We love you, mom." + +The moral of the story is: Organizing is a good habit that can make things easier and more enjoyable. Listening to others and trying new things can help us learn and grow. Being cheerful and cooperative can make any task more fun and rewarding. +Sam and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big plane. The plane is red and blue and has wings and wheels. They can make the plane fly in the air or roll on the floor. + +One day, Sam and Mia are playing with the plane in their room. Sam wants to fly the plane high and fast. He throws the plane in the air and makes zooming sounds. Mia wants to roll the plane on the floor and make beeping sounds. She grabs the plane from Sam and puts it on the floor. + +"Give me the plane!" Sam says. "I want to fly it!" + +"No, it's my turn!" Mia says. "I want to roll it!" + +They pull the plane from each other and start to cry. They are both angry and sad. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the plane and the tears. She picks up the plane and covers it with a blanket. She puts it on the shelf. + +"Stop fighting!" Mom says. "The plane is empty now. It has no fun and no love. You can't play with it until you say sorry and share." + +Sam and Mia look at the plane and the blanket. They feel sorry and ashamed. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Can we have the plane back, Mom?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, you can," Mom says. "But only if you play nicely and take turns." + +Sam and Mia nod and smile. They take the plane from the shelf and uncover it. They see the red and blue and the wings and wheels. They feel happy and excited. + +They play with the plane together. Sometimes they fly it, sometimes they roll it. They make zooming and beeping sounds. They have fun and love. The plane is not empty anymore. +Lila and Ben are friends who live next to each other. Lila has a big house and a big yard with many toys. Ben has a small house and a small yard with few toys. Lila is wealthy and Ben is not. + +One day, Lila and Ben are playing in Lila's yard. They see a shiny ball on the grass. Lila runs to the ball and grabs it. She says, "This is my ball. I found it first. You can't have it." + +Ben is sad and angry. He says, "That's not fair. You have so many toys and I have so few. You should share with me. We are friends." + +Lila says, "No, I don't want to share. This is my ball and I like it. Go away." + +Ben feels hurt and lonely. He says, "Fine. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are mean and selfish. I will go to my yard and play by myself." + +He walks away from Lila and goes to his yard. He finds a stick and a rock and pretends they are a sword and a shield. He has fun and makes up stories. + +Lila watches Ben from her yard. She sees him smiling and laughing. She feels bored and guilty. She says, "Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I should have shared with him. He is my friend and I miss him." + +She picks up the ball and runs to Ben. She says, "Ben, I'm sorry. I was mean and selfish. You can have the ball. I want to play with you." + +Ben looks at Lila and smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lila. I forgive you. You can play with me." + +They hug and play together. They share the ball and the stick and the rock. They have fun and make up stories. They are happy and they are friends. +Sam and Lily liked to play with their toy trains. They had a big track that went around the room. They made the trains go fast and slow, and made noises like "choo-choo" and "brake". + +One day, Sam wanted to have a race with Lily. He said, "Let's see who has the fastest train. We can start here and go to the other side of the track. Ready, set, go!" He pushed his train hard and it zoomed away. + +Lily did not want to race. She liked to make her train stop and look at the flowers and animals on the track. She said, "No, thank you. I like to play like this. You can race by yourself." + +Sam did not understand why Lily did not want to race. He was competitive and liked to win. He said, "But racing is fun. You can try to catch me. Come on, Lily, don't be slow." + +Lily did not like when Sam called her slow. She was not slow, she was careful. She said, "No, Sam, you don't be mean. I play how I want to play. You can race, but I won't." + +Sam and Lily were both unhappy. They did not understand each other. They did not play with their trains anymore. They sat on the floor and looked away. They wished they had someone to play with. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big sack under a tree. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"Maybe it has toys!" Lily said. + +They ran to the sack and pulled it. It was hard to move. They heard a noise from inside. + +"Who is there?" a voice said. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They let go of the sack. + +"Sorry, we did not know you were there!" Tom said. + +The sack moved again. A small hole appeared. A green caterpillar came out. It had many legs and a fuzzy body. + +"Hello, I am Carl. I live in this sack. It is my home," the caterpillar said. + +Tom and Lily looked at Carl. They had never seen a caterpillar like him. + +"Hello, Carl. We are Tom and Lily. We are sorry we disturbed you," Lily said. + +"That's okay. You can play with me if you want. I like to eat leaves and make silk," Carl said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They thought Carl was friendly and interesting. + +"Can we see your silk?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, come inside. But be careful, it is very cozy and warm," Carl said. + +He made the hole bigger. Tom and Lily crawled inside the sack. They saw many strands of silk that Carl had spun. They felt soft and shiny. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. + +"Thank you. I am making a cocoon. Soon I will change into something else," Carl said. + +"Into what?" Tom asked. + +"You will see. It is a surprise," Carl said. + +Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to stay with Carl and see his surprise. They decided to be his friends. They played and talked with him in his sack. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a soft doll. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my truck go fast!" Tom said, zooming his truck on the carpet. + +"Wow, Tom, your truck is cool!" Lily said, admiring his toy. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can try it. But be careful, don't break it!" Tom said, handing her his truck. + +Lily took the truck and started to play with it. She made it go up and down the sofa and around the table. She was having a blast. + +But then, she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to ignore it, but it got worse. She felt a big sneeze coming. + +"Achoo!" Lily sneezed, and the truck flew out of her hands. It hit the wall and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried, looking at the broken truck. "I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to break your truck!" + +Tom ran to his truck and saw the damage. He was very angry and sad. He loved his truck very much. + +"How could you, Lily? You broke my truck! You are a bad sister!" Tom yelled, picking up the pieces. + +Lily felt very bad. She wanted to make Tom happy, not angry. She wished she could fix his truck. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry. I sneezed and I couldn't hold the truck. Please don't be mad at me. I love you, Tom." Lily said, hugging him. + +Tom looked at Lily and saw her tears. He felt sorry for her too. He knew she didn't do it on purpose. He loved her too. + +"It's okay, Lily, it's okay. I'm not mad at you. I love you, Lily." Tom said, hugging her back. + +They hugged for a long time and felt better. Then, they heard their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Lily, come here. I have a surprise for you!" Mom said, smiling. + +They ran to their mom and saw a big wrap on the table. Mom opened it and showed them what was inside. + +"Look, kids, I bought you a new toy. It's a train set. You can play with it together and have fun. Do you like it?" Mom said, giving them the toy. + +Tom and Lily were amazed. They loved trains. They thanked their mom and hugged her. + +"Wow, Mom, this is the best toy ever! Thank you, Mom, you are so sweet!" Tom said, smiling. + +"Thank you, Mom, you are the best mom ever! You are so sweet!" Lily said, smiling. + +They took the train set and went to the living room. They set it up and started to play with it. They shared it and helped each other. They had a lot of fun. + +They learned that accidents happen and that they should forgive each other. They learned that playing together is better than playing alone. They learned that their mom loves them and wants them to be happy. + +The end. +Anna likes to write in her journal every day. She writes about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She has a pink journal with a lock and a key. She keeps it under her pillow. + +One day, Anna's brother Tom finds her journal. He is curious and naughty. He uses a paper clip to open the lock. He reads some of Anna's pages. He laughs and makes fun of her. He says, "Anna likes Ben from school. She wants to hug him and kiss him. How silly!" + +Anna hears him and runs to her room. She is angry and sad. She snatches her journal from Tom and pushes him away. She says, "Tom, you are mean and rude. This is my journal. It is private. You cannot read it. You embarrass me. Go away!" + +Tom feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "Anna, I am sorry. I was bored and curious. I did not mean to hurt you. Please forgive me." + +Anna is still upset. She says, "Tom, you have to promise me. You will never touch my journal again. You will never tell anyone what you read. You will be nice to me and Ben." + +Tom nods and says, "I promise, Anna. I will never touch your journal again. I will never tell anyone what I read. I will be nice to you and Ben. Can we be friends again?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "Okay, Tom. We can be friends again. But you have to do something for me. You have to help me clean my room. It is very messy." + +Tom agrees and says, "Okay, Anna. I will help you clean your room. It is very messy. Come on, let's start." + +Anna smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. Sometimes." + +They hug and start to clean Anna's room. They put away her toys, her books, her clothes and her journal. They make her bed and dust her shelves. They are happy and proud. They have a clean room and a clean heart. +Ben is a bunny who likes to hop. He hops in the grass, he hops in the mud, he hops in the sun. He hops all day long. He is happy. + +One day, he sees a big bulb in the ground. It is round and brown and dull. He thinks it is a toy. He hops to the bulb and digs it out. He wants to play with it. + +But the bulb is not a toy. It is a bomb. It makes a loud noise and a bright flash. It hurts Ben. He cannot hop anymore. He is sad. + +The end. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. Lily wants to climb the tree. Tom is scared of heights. He says no. + +Lily sees a bag on a branch. It is hidden by the leaves. She thinks it is a treasure. She points to the bag and says, "Look, Tom, a treasure! I want to get it!" + +Tom looks at the bag. He is curious. He says, "Maybe it is a treasure. But how can we get it? It is too high." + +Lily has an idea. She says, "We can use a stick. I see a long stick over there. You hold the stick and I climb on your shoulders. Then I can reach the bag." + +Tom agrees. He picks up the stick and puts it under his arm. Lily climbs on his shoulders. She holds the stick and tries to poke the bag. The bag falls down. Lily and Tom are happy. They run to the bag and open it. + +Inside the bag, they find a book, a hat, and a ball. They are not very shiny or sparkly. They are not a treasure. Lily and Tom are disappointed. They say, "This is not a treasure. This is just stuff." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a man. He says, "Hey, that's my stuff! Give it back!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the bag and run away. They say, "Sorry, mister, we thought it was a treasure!" + +The man picks up his bag and shakes his head. He says, "Kids these days. They have no respect for other people's stuff." He puts on his hat and walks away. He is not very happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with boats in the pond. One day, Tom gets a new boat. It is big and red and fast. He is very happy. + +"Look at my new boat!" Tom says to Sam. "It is better than your boat. Your boat is small and slow and old." + +Sam feels hurt. He likes his boat. It is blue and shiny and makes a nice sound. He does not want to play with Tom anymore. + +"Can I try your boat?" Sam asks Tom. + +"No, you can't!" Tom says. "It is my boat. You might break it or lose it. Go away!" + +Sam goes away. He feels sad and angry. He thinks Tom is mean and rude. + +The next day, Tom goes to the pond with his boat. He sees Sam there. Sam has a new friend. His name is Ben. Ben has a boat too. It is green and bright and has a sail. + +"Hi, Sam!" Ben says. "Do you want to race our boats?" + +"Yes, I do!" Sam says. "That sounds fun!" + +They put their boats in the water and make them go fast. They laugh and cheer. + +Tom feels lonely. He wants to play with them. He thinks their boats are nice too. + +"Can I play with you?" Tom asks Sam and Ben. + +Sam and Ben look at Tom. They remember how he was mean to Sam. + +"No, you can't!" Sam says. "You were not nice to me. You did not share your boat. You made me feel hurt. Go away!" + +Tom goes away. He feels sad and sorry. He thinks he was mean and rude. + +He learns a lesson. He learns that if he wants to have friends, he has to be kind and share. He learns that being hurt is not good. He learns that being nice is better. He decides to say sorry to Sam and invite him to play with his boat. He hopes Sam will forgive him and be his friend again. +One day, a boy named Tom and a girl named Sue went to play in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tom wanted to go first, but Sue said, "No, I want to go first. You always go first." Tom said, "That's not true. You are mean and selfish. Let me go first." They started to fight and pull each other's hair. + +A man who was sitting on a bench saw them and said, "Stop, stop, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over the slide? There are many other things to play with in the park. Fighting is bad and makes you suffer. You should be kind and share with each other." He gave them each a cloth to wipe their tears and dirt. He said, "Look, this cloth is clear and soft. It is nice to touch and use. But if you fight and tear it, it will become dirty and rough. It will hurt your skin and make you sad. Do you want that?" + +Tom and Sue looked at the cloth and shook their heads. They said, "No, we don't want that. We are sorry, sir. We were wrong to fight. We don't want to suffer or make each other suffer. We want to be kind and share with each other." They thanked the man and gave him a hug. Then they went to the slide and took turns. They had fun and laughed. They learned that fighting is bad and sharing is good. They became friends and played happily in the park. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One day, their mom says, "We are going to the museum today. It has many ancient things. Do you know what ancient means?" + +Tim says, "Ancient means very old. Like grandpa." + +Sam says, "No, ancient means older than grandpa. Like dinosaurs." + +Mom says, "You are both right. Ancient things are from a long time ago, before we were born. Some are from when dinosaurs lived, and some are from when people lived in different ways. Do you want to see them?" + +Tim and Sam say, "Yes, yes, we want to see them!" + +Mom takes them to the museum. They see many ancient things. They see bones, pots, coins, paintings, and statues. They learn about different cultures and times. They have fun and ask many questions. + +After the museum, mom says, "You did a great job today. You were curious and respectful. How about we buy some pizza for lunch? Do you like pizza?" + +Tim and Sam say, "Yes, yes, we love pizza!" + +Mom takes them to a pizza place. They order cheese pizza and juice. They eat and talk about what they saw at the museum. They say thank you to mom for the pizza and the trip. + +Mom says, "You are welcome, my sweet boys. I love you very much. You make me happy." + +Tim and Sam say, "We love you too, mom. You are the best." +Lily liked to play in the garden with her mom. She helped mom pick some herbs for the soup. She smelled the mint, the basil and the rosemary. They smelled good and fresh. + +But then the sky turned gray and cold. Lily heard a loud boom. It was thunder. She saw a bright flash. It was lightning. She was scared. She ran to mom and hugged her. + +Mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a storm. It will pass soon. Let's go inside and make the soup." + +They went inside the house and put the herbs in a pot with water and vegetables. Mom turned on the stove and stirred the soup. Lily watched the steam rise from the pot. She felt warm and cozy. + +But then the power went out. The stove stopped working. The soup stopped boiling. The house was dark and quiet. Lily was scared again. She said, "Mom, what happened?" + +Mom said, "The storm caused a power outage. It means we have no electricity. But it's okay. We have candles and blankets. And the soup won't go bad. It will just freeze." + +Lily didn't know what freeze meant. She asked, "What is freeze, mom?" + +Mom said, "Freeze means when something gets very cold and hard. Like ice. The soup will freeze if we leave it outside. But we can thaw it later. Thaw means when something gets warm and soft again. Like water." + +Lily nodded. She understood a little bit. She said, "Can we eat the soup when it thaws, mom?" + +Mom said, "Yes, we can. And it will taste even better with the herbs. But for now, let's cuddle and read a book. We can wait for the storm to end and the power to come back." + +Lily smiled. She liked to cuddle and read with mom. She felt safe and happy. She said, "I love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Ben likes to design things. He has many blocks and crayons and paper. He makes houses and cars and animals with his blocks. He draws pictures and shapes with his crayons. He cuts and folds and glues his paper. He is very intelligent and creative. + +One day, Ben wants to design a big boat. He uses all his blocks and paper and crayons. He makes a long and wide boat with a mast and a sail and a flag. He is very proud of his boat. He shows it to his mom. + +"Wow, Ben, you made a beautiful boat!" his mom says. "How does it move?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers that some boats use oil to move. He has a bottle of oil in his room. He runs to get it. + +"I have oil, mom!" he says. "I can make my boat move with oil!" + +He pours some oil on his boat. He hopes it will make it go fast. But something goes wrong. The oil makes his boat wet and slippery. The blocks and paper and crayons fall apart. His boat is ruined. + +"Oh no, Ben, what did you do?" his mom says. "Oil is not good for your boat. Oil is for cooking and cars, not for boats. You need water and wind to make your boat move." + +Ben feels sad and sorry. He did not know that oil would ruin his boat. He cries and hugs his mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I did not know," he says. "I wanted to make a good boat. I wanted to be intelligent." + +His mom hugs him back. She wipes his tears and smiles. + +"It's okay, Ben, you are intelligent. You made a great boat. You just used the wrong thing to make it move. You can try again with water and wind. You can learn from your mistake. You can still design things. I love you, Ben." + +Ben feels better. He loves his mom. He still likes to design things. He learns from his mistake. He tries again with water and wind. He makes a new boat. He is happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with their toys, sometimes they play with their dog, and sometimes they play with their books. + +One day, Lily finds a new book in her room. It has big letters and pictures of animals. She wants to learn the words. She asks Ben to help her. + +"Ben, can you teach me this book?" she says. + +"OK, Lily. I can teach you. Let me see the book." Ben says. + +He takes the book and opens it. He points to the first page. It has a picture of a cat. + +"This is a cat. It says meow. Can you say cat?" he says. + +"Cat. Meow." Lily says. + +"Good, Lily. You are smart. Let's see the next page." Ben says. + +He turns the page. It has a picture of a cow. + +"This is a cow. It says moo. Can you say cow?" he says. + +"Cow. Moo." Lily says. + +"Good, Lily. You are learning fast. Let's see the next page." Ben says. + +They keep reading the book. They learn the words for dog, pig, duck, and more. They have fun and laugh. + +Soon, it is time for bed. Mom comes to their room. + +"Kids, it is bedtime. Put away your book and brush your teeth." she says. + +"OK, Mom. We will." Lily and Ben say. + +They put the book on the shelf and go to the bathroom. They brush their teeth and wash their faces. Then they go back to their room. + +Mom tucks them in their bed. She kisses them goodnight. + +"Did you have a good day?" she asks. + +"Yes, Mom. We had a good day. Ben taught me a new book. It has animals and sounds. I know them all." Lily says. + +"That's wonderful, Lily. I'm proud of you. And I'm proud of you too, Ben. You are a good teacher." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you." Ben says. + +"I love you too, kids. Sleep well. Have sweet dreams." Mom says. + +She turns off the light and leaves the room. Lily and Ben close their eyes. They feel happy and warm. The night is mild and quiet. They fall asleep. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big black dog near the fence. The dog had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It looked fierce. + +"Let's go and pet the dog," Ben said. He was not afraid of dogs. He thought they were fun. + +"No, Ben, don't do that," Mia said. She was scared of the dog. She thought it was mean. "The dog might bite you." + +But Ben did not listen to Mia. He ran to the fence and reached out his hand. The dog growled and snapped at Ben. Ben pulled back his hand quickly. He felt a pain in his finger. The dog had bitten him. + +Ben cried and ran back to Mia. He showed her his finger. It had a red mark and some blood. Mia hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded, but he felt bad. He regretted going to the dog. He wished he had listened to Mia. He learned his lesson. He would never try to pet a fierce black dog again. +Lily and Ben liked to play with blocks. They could build many things with blocks. They could build houses, towers, bridges, and cars. Sometimes they shared their blocks, and sometimes they wanted their own blocks. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She wanted to build a bathtub with blocks. She thought it would be fun to pretend to take a bath with her dolls. She asked Ben, "Can I have some of your blocks? I want to build a bathtub." + +Ben looked at his blocks. He was building a car with his blocks. He liked his car. He did not want to give his blocks to Lily. He said, "No, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks. Go build something else." + +Lily felt sad. She did not have enough blocks to build a bathtub. She said, "Please, Ben, can I have some of your blocks? Just a few. I will give them back to you when I am done." + +Ben shook his head. He said, "No, no, no. These are my blocks. Go away, Lily." + +Lily started to cry. She did not like Ben. She thought he was mean. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Ben is not being very nice. He should share his blocks with you. But you know what? You can be patient. Maybe he will change his mind later. Or maybe you can find something else to build a bathtub with. Do you want to look for something else?" + +Lily nodded. She wiped her tears and said, "Yes, mom. I want to look for something else. Thank you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. You are patient and creative. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom." She gave her mom a kiss and went to look for something else to build a bathtub with. She found some cardboard boxes, some tape, and some paper. She thought they would make a good bathtub. She worked hard and made a bathtub with them. She was happy. She put her dolls in the bathtub and pretended to wash them. She had fun. She did not need Ben's blocks. She was proud of her bathtub. She was patient and creative. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard with their toys. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explorers. They had a large ship made of cardboard and a ring made of plastic. They took turns wearing the ring and saying "I am the captain!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the wind. It was blowing very hard and making the trees shake. They saw dark clouds in the sky. They felt scared. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they shouted. "What is that?" + +They ran inside the house and found their parents. Their parents looked worried. They had a radio and a flashlight. + +"That is a hurricane, kids," their mom said. "It is a very big and strong storm. We have to stay inside and be safe." + +"Can we take our toys?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey, there is no time. We have to go to the basement now. The hurricane can break our house and our toys," their dad said. + +They followed their parents to the basement. They heard the wind howling and the rain pounding. They felt the house shaking. They hugged each other and prayed. + +The hurricane lasted for a long time. When it was over, they went upstairs to see what happened. They saw a terrible sight. Their house was broken and their yard was flooded. Their toys were gone. Their ring was gone. They cried. + +They had lost everything. They wished they had never played with the ring. They thought it was a bad luck ring. They hated the hurricane. They hated the ring. They were very sad. The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room, where there is a big fireplace. Sometimes, their mom lights a fire in the fireplace, and they sit on the rug and watch the flames. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with their toys, when they hear a loud noise. They look up and see smoke coming out of the fireplace. They are scared and run to their mom, who is in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, there is smoke in the fireplace!" Sara says. + +"Smoke? Oh no, let me see!" Mom says. She follows Sara and Ben to the living room. She sees that some wood has fallen out of the fireplace and is burning on the floor. She grabs a bucket of water and pours it on the fire. The fire goes out, and the smoke clears. + +"Are you okay, Sara and Ben?" Mom asks. She hugs them and checks them for any burns. + +"We are okay, mom, but we were very scared," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties, that was very dangerous. You did the right thing to come and tell me. You were very alert," Mom says. + +"Mom, what is alert?" Sara asks. + +"Alert means you pay attention and notice things that are wrong or bad. You were alert when you saw the smoke and ran to me. That was very smart and brave," Mom says. + +"Thank you, mom. Can we still play in the living room?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, you can, but only when the fireplace is cold and empty. And never touch the fireplace or the wood, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, mom. We understand," Sara and Ben say. + +They hug their mom and go back to their toys. They are happy that the fire is gone and that their mom is proud of them. They discuss what they want to play next. They decide to play with their cars and dolls. They have fun and forget about the smoke. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with long hair and short hair, curly hair and straight hair. She liked to comb their hair and make them look pretty. + +One day, she saw a new shop near her house. It had a big sign that said "Barber". She asked her mom what it meant. Her mom said, "A barber is someone who cuts hair. Some people go to the barber when they want a new hairstyle or when their hair is too long." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the barber. She asked her mom if they could go inside. Her mom said, "Okay, but we have to be quiet and polite. The barber is busy working." + +They went inside the shop. Lily saw a man with a white coat and a white hat. He had scissors and a comb in his hands. He was cutting a boy's hair. The boy looked happy. Lily thought the man was the barber. + +She walked up to him and said, "Hello, Mr. Barber. Can you cut my doll's hair too? She has long hair and I want to make her look like a princess." + +The man smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. I'm sorry, but I can't cut your doll's hair. I only cut real hair. But you can lend me your doll for a minute and I can pretend to cut her hair. Would you like that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Mr. Barber. You are very nice." She gave him her doll and watched him pretend to cut her hair. He made funny noises and said, "Snip, snip, snip. There, your doll looks like a princess now. She has a beautiful hairstyle." + +Lily was happy. She took her doll back and said, "Thank you, Mr. Barber. You are very good at cutting hair. Can I come back and see you again?" + +The man said, "You're welcome, little girl. You are very sweet. You can come back anytime. Maybe next time you can bring another doll or a friend." + +Lily hugged her doll and said, "Okay, Mr. Barber. I will. Goodbye." She waved at him and left the shop with her mom. She was glad she met the barber. He was a nice man who liked to play with dolls. +Lily loved to play with her toy hippo. She named him Bobo and took him everywhere. She liked to pretend that Bobo was a real hippo who could talk and swim and eat grass. Lily and Bobo were best friends. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought Bobo with her and put him on the bench while she played on the slide. She had a lot of fun, but she forgot about Bobo. When she came back to the bench, Bobo was gone. Lily felt sad and scared. She looked everywhere, but she could not find Bobo. She started to cry. + +"Mommy, mommy, where is Bobo?" she sobbed. + +"Maybe someone took him by mistake, honey. Let's ask the other people in the park if they saw him," her mom said. + +They asked the other kids, the dog walker, the ice cream man, and the gardener, but no one had seen Bobo. Lily felt hopeless. She thought she would never see Bobo again. + +Then, she heard a familiar voice. + +"Lily, Lily, is that you?" + +She turned around and saw Bobo on the grass. He was dirty and wet, but he was smiling. + +"Bobo, you're here! How did you get here?" Lily asked. + +"A kind boy found me on the bench and took me to the pond. He said he wanted to show me the ducks and the fish. He was very nice, but I missed you. So he brought me back and put me here. He said he hoped you would find me," Bobo said. + +Lily hugged Bobo and thanked the kind boy, who waved at her from across the pond. She was so happy to have Bobo back. She learned to always keep an eye on him and never let him disappear again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes, but they did not like to share them. They always fought over who got the best toy, and sometimes they broke them or threw them away. + +One day, their mom told them to clean their room and put their toys in the boxes. She said they had too many toys and they should give some to the children who had none. Lily and Tom did not want to do that. They said they loved all their toys and they needed them. They hid some of their toys under the bed and in the closet, and only put a few in the boxes. + +Their mom was not happy when she saw what they did. She said they were selfish and ungrateful, and they did not deserve to have so many toys. She took all the boxes and the toys they hid, and put them in the car. She said she was going to take them to the charity shop, where other children could enjoy them. + +Lily and Tom were very angry and sad. They ran after their mom and begged her to stop. They said they were sorry and they would share their toys and be more organized. But their mom did not listen. She drove away with the toys, leaving Lily and Tom alone in their empty room. + +Lily and Tom started to weep. They realized they had made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to their mom and been more generous and tidy. They looked around their room and saw only dust and ash. They had nothing to play with, and no one to play with. They felt very lonely and sorry. + +Moral: We should appreciate what we have and share it with others. Being selfish and messy only leads to unhappiness and loss. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Sara has a big idea. She wants to attach a wheel to a block and make a car that can move. She looks for a wheel in the box of blocks. + +"Ben, can you help me?" Sara asks. "I need a wheel for my car." + +Ben nods. He likes cars too. He looks for a wheel in the box of blocks. He finds one and gives it to Sara. + +"Thank you, Ben!" Sara says. She tries to attach the wheel to the block. But it does not work. The wheel falls off. Sara tries again. And again. And again. But the wheel always falls off. + +Sara feels sad. She does not know how to attach the wheel to the block. She looks at Ben. Ben has a clear idea. He has a piece of tape. He takes the tape and sticks it to the wheel and the block. He attaches the wheel to the block with the tape. + +"Look, Sara!" Ben says. "I fixed your car. Now it can move." + +Sara smiles. She is happy. She takes the car and rolls it on the floor. It moves. She thanks Ben for his help. + +"Ben, you are very smart!" Sara says. "How did you know how to attach the wheel to the block?" + +Ben shrugs. He remembers what his mom told him. She gave him a lecture about using tape. She said tape can stick things together. She said tape can be useful for many things. She said tape can be fun. + +"I learned it from mom," Ben says. "She gave me a lecture about tape. She said tape can attach things. Do you want to hear the lecture?" + +Sara nods. She wants to learn more about tape. She likes tape. She thinks tape is fun. She listens to Ben as he repeats the lecture. They both learn something new. They both have fun. They both play with tape and blocks. They attach many things. They make many cars. They are happy. +Ben liked to play with his toy cars and trucks. He had a big red truck that could carry lumber. He pretended to be a lumberjack and cut down trees with his saw. He loaded the lumber on his truck and drove to the store. + +One day, he wanted to show his truck to his friend Sam. He put the truck in his backpack and went to Sam's house. Sam was happy to see Ben and his truck. They played together in the yard. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. It was Sam's dog, Rex. Rex liked to chase and bark at things. He saw Ben's truck and thought it was a toy. He jumped on Ben's backpack and grabbed the truck with his teeth. + +Ben was scared and angry. He tried to get his truck back from Rex, but Rex ran away with it. Ben chased after him, but he was too slow. Rex ran to the street and dropped the truck. A car came and ran over the truck. It broke into pieces. + +Ben was very sad. He cried and cried. He felt embarrass. His truck was gone. Sam felt sorry for Ben. He hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Rex is a bad dog. He didn't mean to ruin your truck. I have another truck you can play with. It's blue and it has a bald man driving it. He is funny. Do you want to see it?" + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I want to see your truck. Maybe the bald man can help me cut some new lumber." They went inside and played with Sam's truck. Ben felt better. He forgot about his broken truck. He had fun with Sam and his bald man. +Tim and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and geese. Tim and Lily liked to feed them bread and watch them swim. + +"Look, Lily, that goose is very big and white!" Tim said, pointing to a goose that was near the shore. + +"Yes, Tim, it is. Can I give it some bread?" Lily asked, holding a piece in her hand. + +"Be careful, Lily, geese can bite!" Mom warned. + +Lily nodded and walked slowly to the goose. She held out the bread and said, "Hello, goose, do you want some bread?" + +The goose looked at Lily and honked. Then it took the bread from her hand and ate it. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, goose, you are very nice!" + +The goose honked again and waddled to the pond. Lily followed it and saw it sit on the water. The water was clear and she could see the goose's feet. + +"Wow, Lily, the goose can sit on the water!" Tim said, joining her. + +"Yes, Tim, it can. It is very cool!" Lily said. + +They watched the goose sit on the water for a while, then they went to play on the swings. They had a lot of fun at the park. +Lisa loved her velvet bear very much. She hugged him every night and took him everywhere. But one day, her bear got very dirty. He fell in the mud and his fur was brown and sticky. Lisa was sad and cried. + +"Mommy, can you help me?" Lisa asked. "My bear is dirty and I don't like it." + +Mommy looked at the bear and smiled. "Don't worry, Lisa. We can restore your bear. We can wash him and make him clean and soft again. Do you want to help me?" + +Lisa nodded and wiped her tears. She followed Mommy to the bathroom. Mommy filled the sink with warm water and added some soap. She gently put the bear in the water and rubbed his fur. Lisa helped by rinsing the bear with a cup. The water turned brown and the soap made bubbles. + +"Look, Lisa. Your bear is getting cleaner. Can you see his velvet fur?" Mommy said. + +Lisa smiled and touched the bear. His fur was soft and shiny. She could see his black eyes and his red nose. He looked like new. + +"Thank you, Mommy. You restored my bear. He is beautiful and I love him." Lisa said. + +Mommy hugged Lisa and the bear. "You're welcome, Lisa. I love you and your bear too. Now let's dry him with a towel and take him to your bed. He needs some rest after his bath." + +Lisa agreed and carried her bear to her room. She tucked him in her bed and kissed him good night. She felt happy and sleepy. She closed her eyes and dreamed of her velvet bear. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the woods. They find a white hut near a big tree. The hut is old and dirty. It has a door and a window. + +"Let's act like we live here," Tom says. "I will be the dad and you will be the mom." + +"OK," Jen says. "But we have to be quiet. Maybe someone else lives here." + +They go inside the hut. It is dark and cold. They see a bed, a table, and a chair. They also see a big box. + +"What's in the box?" Jen asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Let's open it." + +They go to the box and lift the lid. They see something shiny and round. It looks like a ball. + +"Wow, a ball!" Tom says. "Let's play with it." + +He takes the ball out of the box and throws it to Jen. Jen catches it and throws it back. They laugh and have fun. + +But they don't know that the ball is not a ball. It is a bomb. Someone left it in the hut to make it explode. The bomb has a timer. It is counting down. Five, four, three, two, one... + +BOOM! + +The hut blows up. Tom and Jen are gone. The woods are on fire. The big tree falls down. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They found a big box of sand and some toys. They decided to make a castle with the sand and the toys. + +"Look, I have a crown!" Anna said, putting a plastic ring on her head. "I am the queen of the castle!" + +"I have a shovel!" Ben said, digging a hole in the sand. "I am the king of the castle!" + +They worked hard to make their castle. They used sticks, stones, leaves and flowers to decorate it. They were very happy. + +But then, a nosy dog came to the park. He saw the castle and ran to it. He sniffed the sand and the toys. He liked the crown. He took it in his mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, that's my crown!" Anna shouted, chasing the dog. "Give it back!" + +"Hey, that's our castle!" Ben shouted, following Anna. "Don't ruin it!" + +The dog was faster than them. He ran to a fountain and jumped in. He dropped the crown in the water. The water filled the crown with bubbles. + +Anna and Ben reached the fountain. They saw the crown in the water. They were sad. + +"Bad dog!" Anna said, scolding the dog. "You took my crown and filled it with water!" + +"Bad dog!" Ben said, scolding the dog. "You messed up our castle and made us run!" + +The dog looked at them. He wagged his tail. He thought they were playing with him. He barked and splashed the water. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They looked at the dog. They looked at the crown. They smiled. + +"Maybe he is not so bad," Anna said, forgiving the dog. "Maybe he just wanted to play." + +"Maybe he is not so bad," Ben said, forgiving the dog. "Maybe he can be our friend." + +They reached for the crown in the water. They put it on the dog's head. He looked funny. + +"You can be the king of the fountain!" Anna said, laughing. + +"You can be the king of the fountain!" Ben said, laughing. + +They played with the dog in the water. They had fun. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big yellow butterfly. It was flying from one flower to another. + +"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Anna said. "It is so pretty and calm. I want to catch it and keep it as a pet." + +"No, Anna, you can't do that," Ben said. "Butterflies are free. They need to fly and find food and friends. If you catch it, it will be sad and scared." + +Anna did not listen to Ben. She ran after the butterfly. She tried to grab it with her hands. But the butterfly was fast and smart. It flew away from Anna. It flew over the fence and into the woods. + +Anna was angry and sad. She wanted the butterfly. She climbed over the fence and followed the butterfly. She did not see where she was going. She did not hear Ben calling her name. + +The woods were dark and scary. There were many noises and shadows. Anna felt lost and alone. She wished she had listened to Ben. She wished she had left the butterfly alone. + +She saw the butterfly again. It was resting on a big red flower. Anna walked slowly and quietly. She reached out her hand. She was about to touch the butterfly. + +But then, a loud roar made her jump. A big brown bear came out of the bushes. It saw Anna and the butterfly. It looked hungry and angry. + +Anna was very afraid. She screamed and ran away. The butterfly flew away too. It flew back to the garden. It flew back to Ben. + +Ben was happy to see the butterfly. He was worried about Anna. He hoped she was safe. He said to the butterfly, "Thank you for coming back. You are welcome here. You are my friend." +Lily liked to read books with her mom. They had many books with pictures and stories. Lily's favorite book was about a girl who went to a magic land. She wanted to read it every night. + +One night, Lily and her mom opened the book and started to read. Lily pointed at the pictures and said the names of the things she saw. She saw a cat, a hat, a cake, and a door. She was happy. + +But when they turned the page, Lily saw something scary. She saw a big dragon with red eyes and sharp teeth. The dragon was angry and breathed fire. Lily was afraid and hid behind her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a picture. The dragon can't hurt you. Look, the girl in the story is brave. She has a sword and a shield. She will fight the dragon and save the magic land." + +Lily peeked at the page and saw the girl. The girl was not afraid. She ran towards the dragon and shouted, "Go away, dragon! You are not welcome here! This is a happy place for good people and animals. I warn you, if you don't leave, I will make you leave!" + +Lily felt a little better. She liked the girl. She wanted to see what happened next. She said to her mom, "Can we read more, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's see how the girl and the dragon end their story. Maybe they will become friends. Maybe they will learn something. Maybe they will find a surprise. Let's turn the page and find out." +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many birds. They want to catch a bird and keep it as a pet. + +They find a box and a stick. They put some bread in the box and tie a string to the stick. They make a trap for the bird. + +They hide behind a bush and wait for a bird to come. Soon, a blue bird lands on the box and pecks at the bread. Tom and Mia are very happy. They pull the string and the stick falls. The box closes on the bird. + +They run to the box and open it. The bird is scared and tries to fly away. Tom and Mia hold the bird in their hands. They think the bird is very pretty. + +"Look, we have a bird!" Tom says. + +"Let's take it home!" Mia says. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is a man who works in the park. He sees Tom and Mia and the bird. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he asks. "That is a wild bird. You cannot catch it and keep it. That is not kind." + +Tom and Mia are surprised. They do not understand. They think the bird is their pet. + +"But we like the bird!" Mia says. + +"We want to play with it!" Tom says. + +The man shakes his head. He is not angry, but he is firm. + +"No, you cannot play with the bird. The bird belongs to the tree and the sky. The bird has a family and friends. The bird is not happy in a box or a cage. You have to let the bird go." + +He takes the bird from Tom and Mia and holds it gently. He walks to the tree and opens his hand. The bird flies away and joins the other birds. The birds sing and thank the man. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They watch the bird go. They do not have a pet anymore. + +The man comes back to them and smiles. He is kind. + +"I know you like the bird, but you have to respect the bird. The bird is not a toy. The bird is a living thing. You have to be nice to the bird and let it be free." + +He gives Tom and Mia a book. It has many pictures and words about birds. + +"Here, you can learn more about birds. You can see how they live and what they do. You can watch them and listen to them. But you cannot catch them and keep them. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They are sorry. They did not know. They take the book and say thank you. + +They look at the book and see many kinds of birds. They are curious and interested. They decide to be friends with the birds, not owners. They learn to strike up a conversation with the birds, not trap them in a box. They learn to be kind to the birds, not selfish. They are happy. The birds are happy. The man is happy. The end. +Sam liked to own things. He had many toys, books and clothes. He did not like to share them with anyone. He said, "These are mine. Go away!" + +One day, he saw an orange on the kitchen table. It was big and round and juicy. He wanted to own it too. He took it and ran to his room. He said, "This is mine. Go away!" + +But he did not eat the orange. He put it on his shelf and forgot about it. He played with his other things. He did not see the orange get old and soft and moldy. + +One day, his mom came to his room. She smelled something bad. She looked around and saw the orange. It was dead. It was black and green and fuzzy. She said, "Sam, what is this? This is not yours. This is garbage!" + +Sam looked at the orange. He felt sad and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to own it. But I did not take care of it. Can I have another one?" + +His mom hugged him and said, "Sam, you can have another one. But you have to eat it. And you have to share it. Owning things is not enough. You have to love them and use them and give them away. That is how they stay alive." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. But then the sky became dark and the air became cold. A thick fog came and covered everything. Anna and Ben could not see the ball or the trees or the swings. + +"Anna, I'm scared!" Ben said. "Where is Mommy? Where is the way out?" + +"I don't know, Ben. Let's hold hands and walk slowly. Maybe we can find someone to help us." Anna said. + +They walked and walked, but they only saw more fog. They heard strange noises and saw shadows moving. They felt lost and alone. + +"Anna, look! There is a big house over there. Maybe we can go inside and ask for help." Ben said. He pointed to a dark shape in the fog. + +"No, Ben. That house looks scary. Maybe there are bad people or monsters inside. Let's stay away from it." Anna said. She pulled Ben's hand and tried to go the other way. + +But Ben refused to listen. He was tired and cold and wanted to find a warm place. He let go of Anna's hand and ran towards the house. + +"Ben, wait! Come back!" Anna shouted. She was frightened and did not want to lose her brother. She ran after him, but the fog was too thick. She could not see him or the house. + +She heard Ben scream. She heard a loud bang. She heard nothing else. + +The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with a big ball in the park. One day, they see a dog with a rope around its neck. The rope has a knot that is very tight. The dog looks sad and scared. + +"Who is that dog?" Tom asks. "Why does it have a rope?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe someone was mean to it. It needs help." + +Tom and Mia go near the dog. They talk to it in a soft voice. "Hello, dog. We are Tom and Mia. We want to be your friends. Can we help you with the rope?" + +The dog wags its tail. It likes Tom and Mia. It lets them touch the rope. Tom and Mia try to untie the knot. It is hard. They pull and twist and tug. After a while, they make the knot loose. They take the rope off the dog's neck. + +The dog is happy. It licks Tom and Mia's faces. It barks and jumps and runs. Tom and Mia laugh and hug the dog. They play with the ball together. + +"You are a good dog," Tom says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks again. Mia thinks it sounds like "Spot". + +"Spot is a nice name," Mia says. "We are glad we met you, Spot. You are a compassionate dog. You let us help you." + +Tom and Mia and Spot are friends. They happen to have a lot of fun in the park. They hope to see each other again soon. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to swim in the sea. They had fun playing with the fish and the shells. One day, they saw a big shrimp with many colors. It was very attractive. + +"Wow, look at that shrimp!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and shiny. I want to touch it." + +"Be careful, Lily," Tom said. "It might be dangerous. Maybe it has a sting or a bite." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She swam closer to the shrimp. She reached out her hand to touch it. The shrimp did not like that. It snapped its tail and hit Lily hard. Lily screamed and let go of the shrimp. She felt a lot of pain in her hand. It was bleeding. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "The shrimp hurt me!" + +Tom heard Lily and swam to her. He saw her hand and felt scared. He tried to help her, but he did not know what to do. He looked around for help, but he did not see anyone. They were too far from the shore. He felt very sorry for Lily. He wished he had stopped her from touching the shrimp. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide and take turns going down. Whee! + +Then, they go to the swing and push each other. They go high and low, high and low. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +After a while, they feel hungry. Their moms call them and give them a snack. They have cheese and crackers, and juice. They sit on a bench and eat. They say cheese is great. They share with each other. They are happy. + +They finish their snack and go to the sandbox. They make castles and bridges and roads with the sand. They use their hands and buckets and shovels. They pretend they are kings and queens and cars. They use their imagination. + +They play until the sun goes down. They are tired but they smile. They hug their moms and say thank you. They hug each other and say bye. They say they will play again soon. They are friends. +Jen and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a dancer in the park. She wears a pink dress and shiny shoes. She dances on the grass. She spins and jumps and smiles. + +"Wow, she is so pretty and fast!" Jen says. "I want to be a dancer too!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's race to her and ask her to teach us!" + +They run to the dancer. They are out of breath. The dancer sees them and stops dancing. + +"Hello, little ones!" she says. "Do you like my dancing?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Jen and Ben say. "Can you teach us how to dance like you?" + +The dancer laughs. She has a kind voice. "Of course I can. But you know, you don't need a pink dress or shiny shoes to dance. You can dance with any clothes and any shoes. You can dance with your own style and your own joy. You are not ordinary. You are special. Just like me." + +She holds their hands and leads them to the grass. She shows them how to spin and jump and smile. Jen and Ben follow her. They have fun. They feel happy. They dance together. They are dancers. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Lily said. + +They held hands and started to climb. The hill was steep and slippery. They had to be careful not to fall. They saw many bugs and birds and rocks. They were having fun. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a big lake with many ducks. They saw a bridge and a boat. They saw a rainbow and a cloud. They saw a lot of things they had never seen before. + +"Wow, Ben, look at all the things!" Lily said. + +"Wow, Lily, this is impressive!" Ben said. + +They were very happy and excited. They hugged each other and smiled. They felt proud of themselves for climbing the hill. They decided to stay and watch the lake and the ducks for a while. They sat on the ground and ate some snacks. They talked and laughed and sang. They had a wonderful time. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many branches. Tom says, "Let's climb the tree. It looks fun." Mia says, "OK, but be careful. Don't fall." + +They hold the branches and climb up the tree. They see many birds and leaves. They feel the wind and the sun. They are happy. They say, "Wow, the park is so attractive from here. We can see everything." + +But then, they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards the tree. It looks angry. It wants to catch them. Tom and Mia are scared. They say, "Oh no, a dog. How can we get down?" + +They look for a way to get down. But the branches are too high and too thin. They can't jump. They can't slide. They are stuck. They say, "Help, help. Someone, help us." + +A man hears them. He sees the dog and the tree. He runs to the park. He has a leash. He says, "Don't worry, kids. I'm here. The dog is mine. His name is True. He won't hurt you. He just wants to play. But he is too big and too loud. I'm sorry. Let me get him." + +He puts the leash on True. He pulls him away from the tree. He says, "True, sit. Stay. Good boy." He looks at Tom and Mia. He says, "Are you OK? Do you need help to get down?" + +Tom and Mia say, "Yes, please. Thank you, mister. You are very nice." The man helps them to get down. He says, "You're welcome, kids. But be careful next time. Climbing trees can be dangerous. And always ask your parents before you go to the park." + +Tom and Mia say, "OK, we will. Thank you again. Bye, mister. Bye, True." They wave to the man and the dog. They go back to their homes. They tell their parents what happened. They say, "We had an adventure today. We climbed a tree. We saw a dog. His name was True. He was big and loud. But he was also friendly. And a nice man helped us. The park is attractive. But we learned to be careful." Their parents hug them and say, "We're glad you're safe. We love you." +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but he did not like to share them with his friends. He always kept them in a big box with a lock. He did not want anyone to touch his toys. + +One day, he invited his friends to his house. He wanted to show them his toys, but he did not want them to play with them. He opened the box and took out some toys. He said, "Look at my toys. They are very nice. But you cannot play with them. They are mine." + +His friends were sad and angry. They said, "That is not fair. You are not a good friend. You are selfish and mean. We do not want to play with you." They left his house and went to play with other children. + +Tom was alone with his toys. He felt lonely and bored. He wished he had someone to play with. He looked at his toys and realized they were not fun without his friends. He felt sorry for what he did. He wanted to say sorry to his friends and share his toys with them. + +He put his toys back in the box and ran after his friends. He saw them playing in the park. He saw a bald man standing near them. He thought the bald man was their new friend. He felt jealous and sad. He said, "Hey, who is that bald man? Why are you playing with him?" + +His friends looked at him and laughed. They said, "That is not a bald man. That is a statue. It is not a real person. It cannot play with us. It cannot talk to us. It cannot be our friend. You are silly and foolish. You do not know the difference between a toy and a friend." + +Tom felt ashamed and embarrassed. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I am sorry. I was silly and foolish. I do not want to be selfish and mean. I want to be your friend. Can I play with you? Can I share my toys with you?" + +His friends smiled and said, "Yes, you can. We forgive you. We are happy to play with you. We are happy to share your toys with you. Sharing is caring. Friends are more important than toys." + +Tom was happy and grateful. He opened the box and gave his toys to his friends. They played together and had fun. Tom learned a lesson. He learned to share and to be a good friend. He learned that toys are not as valuable as friends. He learned that a bald statue is not a friend. He learned that a friend is someone who can play with you, talk to you, and be with you. +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toy dinosaurs. They had a big box full of different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, with horns and spikes and wings. They also had a plastic volcano that they could put on the floor and pretend it was a mountain. + +One day, they decided to make a game with the volcano. They put some baking soda and vinegar inside it and watched it fizz and bubble. They made noises like "boom" and "crash" and pretended the volcano was erupting. They moved their dinosaurs around the volcano, making them run and roar and hide. + +But then, something strange happened. The volcano started to shake and smoke more and more. It made a loud noise like "pop" and a big cloud of white came out of it. Tim and Lily were frightened and ran away from the volcano. They looked back and saw that the volcano had disappeared. It was gone, and so were some of their dinosaurs. + +They were very confused and scared. Where did the volcano go? Where did their dinosaurs go? They ran to their mom and told her what happened. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it was just a magic trick. The volcano was a balloon with a hole in it, and the dinosaurs were inside. When the balloon popped, the dinosaurs flew out and landed somewhere in the room. Let's go and find them." + +Tim and Lily felt better and followed their mom. They searched the room and found their dinosaurs under the sofa, behind the curtains, and on the shelves. They were happy to see their dinosaurs again and thanked their mom for the magic trick. They decided to play with their dinosaurs some more, but without the volcano. They had enough of volcanoes for one day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that dad had made with the rake. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Can we jump in the leaves, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The leaves are cold and wet. And don't make a mess, please," dad said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the pile of leaves and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. They felt the cold leaves on their faces and hands. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was the garbage truck. It was coming to take the leaves away. + +"Oh no, the garbage truck is here. It will take our leaves away," Lily said. + +"Quick, let's hide in the leaves. Maybe it won't see us," Tom said. + +They buried themselves in the leaves and stayed very quiet. They hoped the garbage truck would go away. + +But the garbage truck stopped near the pile of leaves. They heard the driver get out and walk towards them. + +"Hey, what's this? There are two kids in the leaves. Come out, come out, you little rascals," the driver said. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They came out of the leaves and looked at the driver. He was smiling and holding the rake. + +"Sorry, mister. We were just playing. We didn't mean to make a mess," Tom said. + +"That's okay, kids. I was just joking. I remember when I was your age, I loved to play in the leaves too. But now I have to take them away. Do you want to help me?" the driver said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They helped the driver rake the leaves and put them in the truck. They said goodbye to the leaves and thanked the driver. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice. Can we play in the leaves again next year?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not? Just remember to wear warm clothes and have fun," the driver said. + +He waved to them and drove away. Tom and Lily waved back and ran to dad. They told him about their adventure in the leaves. Dad hugged them and said he was proud of them. They went inside and had some hot chocolate. They were happy. +Jen and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. Today is a mild day. The sun is warm and the wind is soft. Jen and Sam do not need jackets. + +They go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They have fun. + +But then, a mean boy comes. He is bigger than Jen and Sam. He has a jacket. He says, "This is my slide. Go away." + +Jen and Sam are scared. They say, "No, please. We can share the slide. There is room for everyone." + +The mean boy does not listen. He pushes Jen and Sam off the slide. He laughs. He says, "You are silly. You do not have jackets. You are cold. I have a jacket. I am warm." + +Jen and Sam are sad. They are hurt. They are cold. They cry. They want to go home. They do not like the mean boy. They do not like the slide. They do not like the park. They do not like the mild day. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park after school. One day, they saw a big jar of jelly on a bench. It was red and shiny and looked yummy. + +"Let's eat some jelly!" Tom said. He ran to the bench and opened the jar. + +Lily followed him, but she was not sure. "Who left the jelly here?" she asked. "Maybe it is not for us." + +Tom did not care. He put his hand in the jar and grabbed some jelly. He put it in his mouth and smiled. "It is sweet and soft. Try some, Lily!" + +Lily was curious. She reached for the jar, but then she saw something strange. The jelly started to glow. It was not red anymore. It was green and blue and purple. It sparkled and flashed. It made a funny noise. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the jar and ran away. "Tom, Tom, come with me! The jelly is bad! It is glowing!" + +Tom was surprised. He looked at the jelly and saw the colors and the light. He felt a tickle in his mouth and his stomach. He spit out the jelly and threw the jar. He ran after Lily. "Lily, Lily, wait for me! The jelly is weird! It is glowing!" + +They ran to the playground and hid behind the slide. They hugged each other and breathed hard. They looked at the bench and saw the jelly still glowing. It was moving and growing. It looked like a monster. + +Lily and Tom were afraid. They wanted to go home. But they did not want to pass the jelly. They did not know what to do. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mr. Lee, the park keeper. He was walking with his dog, Spot. He saw the jelly and said, "Oh, no! Someone left their science project here. This is not jelly. This is slime. It glows when you touch it. It is harmless, but messy." + +He picked up the jar and the slime. He put them in his bag. He saw Lily and Tom behind the slide. He smiled and said, "Hello, kids. Are you OK? Did you see the slime?" + +Lily and Tom came out of their hiding place. They nodded and said, "Yes, we saw the slime. We thought it was jelly. We ate some. It was glowing." + +Mr. Lee laughed and said, "Don't worry, kids. The slime is not poisonous. It will not hurt you. It will just make you glow for a while. You are brave to try something new. But next time, be careful what you eat. You never know what you might find in the park." + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. We are sorry for the mess. We will not eat strange things again. We will only eat our own food." + +Mr. Lee said, "That's good, kids. Now, go home and wash your hands and your mouths. And don't forget to brush your teeth. Have a nice day!" + +Lily and Tom said, "Bye, Mr. Lee. Bye, Spot. Have a nice day, too!" + +They walked home, holding hands. They still glowed a little, but they did not mind. They learned a lesson and had an adventure. They were still best friends. +Lily loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Princess Rose. Princess Rose had a pink dress, a shiny crown, and long hair. Lily liked to pretend that Princess Rose was a real princess who lived in a big castle. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we have to go to the store. Do you want to come with me?" Lily nodded and ran to get Princess Rose. She wanted to show her the store. She put Princess Rose in her backpack and followed her mom to the car. + +At the store, Lily saw many things. She saw fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and cookies. She saw clothes, shoes, books, and toys. She saw people, carts, and cashiers. She was very curious and excited. She took Princess Rose out of her backpack and held her in her hand. + +"Look, Princess Rose, this is the store. It is very big and has many things. Do you like it?" Lily asked. + +Princess Rose did not answer, because she was a doll. But Lily imagined that she said, "Yes, Lily, I like it. It is very impressive. You are very lucky to come here." + +Lily smiled and hugged Princess Rose. She was happy to share her adventure with her. She said, "Thank you, Princess Rose. You are my best friend. I love you." +Lily and Max went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things that they liked. They saw big animals, shiny rocks, and old paintings. They learned new words and facts from their mom and the signs. + +"Look, Max, this is a dinosaur!" Lily said, pointing to a skeleton. "It was very big and strong. It ate other animals." + +"Wow, Lily, you are very intelligent!" Max said. "You know a lot about dinosaurs. I like them too. They are cool and scary." + +They walked to another room. There they saw a big globe with many colors. They recognized some of the colors from their map at home. They tried to find where they lived on the globe. + +"Mom, where are we?" Lily asked. + +"We are here, Lily," Mom said, showing them a small dot on the globe. "This is our country. It is called Canada. It is very big and beautiful." + +"Can we see other countries, Mom?" Max asked. + +"Sure, Max. Let's go around the globe and see what we can find. Maybe we can recognize some of the places we have read about or seen on TV." + +Lily and Max were happy. They liked the museum. They liked to learn new things and see new things. They thanked their mom for taking them to the museum. They wanted to come back again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. It was summer and the sun was hot. They liked to run on the grass and slide on the slide. They saw some flowers and went to smell them. + +"Wow, they are pretty and smell good!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are. Do you know what they are called?" Ben asked. + +Lily shook her head. "No, I don't. They are unknown to me. Do you know?" + +Ben shook his head too. "No, I don't. They are unknown to me too. Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad later." + +They leaned closer to the flowers and sniffed them. But then, something happened. Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to stop it, but she couldn't. She sneezed loudly. + +"Achoo!" + +The sneeze made the flowers shake and some pollen flew in the air. Ben saw the pollen and felt a tickle in his nose too. He also tried to stop it, but he couldn't. He sneezed loudly too. + +"Achoo!" + +The sneezes made more flowers shake and more pollen fly in the air. Lily and Ben looked at each other and laughed. They had made a big mess. + +"Oops, sorry flowers!" Lily said. + +"Yes, sorry flowers!" Ben said. + +They ran away from the flowers and went to find their Mom and Dad. They wanted to tell them about the unknown flowers and the sneezes. They hoped the flowers were not angry with them. They still liked them and thought they were pretty and smelled good. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has thick, red feathers and a long, yellow beak. It sings a loud song. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tom says. "It is so pretty and noisy. I want to touch it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily says. "The bird might bite you. It does not know you. You have to be careful." + +"But I like the bird. Maybe it likes me too. Maybe it wants to be my friend." Tom says. He walks closer to the tree. + +"Tom, stop! Listen to me. You have to trust me. I am your friend. The bird is not. It might hurt you." Lily says. She runs after Tom. + +But Tom does not listen. He reaches the tree and tries to climb it. He wants to see the bird up close. He does not see the bird's sharp claws and teeth. He does not hear the bird's angry squawk. + +Suddenly, the bird flies down and pecks Tom on the head. Tom cries out in pain and falls to the ground. He has a big bump on his head. He is very scared and sorry. + +Lily runs to Tom and hugs him. She helps him get up and takes him to his mom. She gives him a band-aid and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. I should have trusted you. The bird was not nice. It was mean." Tom says. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You are my friend. I want you to be safe and happy." Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They learn a lesson. They do not go near the bird again. They play with other things in the park. They sing their own song. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to explore. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. They took a rope and a flashlight and climbed down the hole. + +It was very dark and hot in the hole. They used the flashlight to look around. They saw many rocks and dirt. They also saw something white and scary. It was a skeleton. It had no skin or hair or eyes. It was just bones. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It must be very old. Maybe it was a dinosaur or a monster." + +Sam was afraid of the skeleton. He wanted to go back. He said, "I don't like it here. It's too hot and dark and creepy. Let's go back, Tom." + +But Tom wanted to observe the skeleton more. He said, "No, wait. I want to touch it. Maybe we can find something cool." + +He walked closer to the skeleton and reached out his hand. But as soon as he touched it, the skeleton moved. It made a loud noise and opened its mouth. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It was not a skeleton. It was a trap. + +The trap snapped its mouth and bit Tom's arm. Tom screamed and dropped the flashlight. The hole became dark again. Sam heard Tom's scream and the trap's noise. He was very scared. He tried to run to the rope, but he tripped and fell. He hit his head on a rock and lost consciousness. + +No one heard their screams or saw their flashlight. They were stuck in the hole with the trap. They never came back. The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. But their favorite thing was to pick flowers. They picked red ones, yellow ones, pink ones and blue ones. They made crowns and necklaces and bracelets with them. + +One day, they saw a big gray bush. They had never seen it before. It was in a corner of the park, behind a fence. It had no flowers, only leaves. "What is that?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Max said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran to the fence and looked at the bush. It was very tall and thick. They could not see what was inside. "Maybe it has a mystery," Lily said. "Maybe it has a treasure or a fairy or a dragon." Max nodded. He liked mysteries. He wanted to find out. + +They climbed over the fence and went to the bush. They pushed the leaves apart and peeked inside. They gasped. There was something shiny and round and colorful. It looked like a big ball. But it was not a ball. It was a balloon. A big, beautiful balloon. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look, Max, it's a balloon!" Max smiled. He loved balloons. He reached out his hand and touched it. It was soft and smooth. He pulled it gently. It came out of the bush. It had a string attached to it. He held the string and lifted the balloon. It floated in the air. + +"Where did it come from?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Max said. "Maybe someone lost it. Maybe it flew away from a party or a parade. Maybe it was a gift from the sky." Lily nodded. She liked gifts. She wanted to share. + +"Let's take it home," she said. "We can show it to Mom and Dad. We can play with it and make it happy." Max agreed. He liked to make things happy. He wrapped the string around his wrist and held Lily's hand. They climbed back over the fence and ran to their house. They had found a mystery. They had found a balloon. They were very happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. But today, the sky was gray and the rain was falling. They could not go out. + +"I am bored," Lily said. "Can we play a game?" + +"OK," Tom said. "What game do you want to play?" + +Lily looked around the room. She saw a big box. She had an idea. + +"Let's play move," she said. "We can pretend the box is a car and we can go places." + +Tom liked the idea. He helped Lily move the box to the middle of the floor. They got inside the box. They made noises like a car. + +"Where are we going?" Tom asked. + +"We are going to the zoo," Lily said. "We can see the animals." + +They pretended to see lions, monkeys, and elephants. They had fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. The rain was getting heavier. The box started to get wet. + +"Oh no," Lily said. "The rain is coming in. Our car is broken." + +Tom looked worried. He did not like thunder. He wanted to get out of the box. + +But Lily was kind. She saw that Tom was scared. She hugged him and said, "Don't be afraid. I am here. We can be brave together." + +Tom felt better. He hugged Lily back and said, "Thank you. You are a good friend." + +They stayed in the box until the rain stopped. They were happy. They had played a good game. They had learned to be kind. +Tom and Mia were twins who loved to play in the forest. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters and look for animals. One day, they saw a big, furry wolf hiding behind a tree. They were not scared, they were enthusiastic. + +"Look, a wolf!" Tom shouted. "Let's catch it!" + +"No, let's be friends with it!" Mia shouted. "Maybe it is lonely!" + +They ran towards the wolf, making loud noises. The wolf was surprised and scared. It did not want to play with the twins. It wanted to run away. + +"Stop, stop!" the wolf shouted. "You are scaring me! I don't want to hurt you, but I will if you don't leave me alone!" + +The twins heard the wolf's voice and stopped. They realized they had been rude and mean. They felt sorry for the wolf. + +"Sorry, wolf," Tom said. "We didn't mean to scare you. We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, wolf," Mia said. "We didn't know you could talk. We just wanted to be friends." + +The wolf calmed down and looked at the twins. He saw that they were not bad, just curious. He decided to give them a chance. + +"It's okay," the wolf said. "I forgive you. But you have to be careful in the forest. There are many dangers and not all animals are friendly. If you want to play with me, you have to be gentle and respectful." + +The twins nodded and smiled. They learned a lesson and made a new friend. They played with the wolf for a while, then said goodbye and went back home. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They were happy and proud. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll that she liked to dress up and comb her hair. Ben had a truck that he liked to drive around and honk the horn. + +After a while, they got tired and decided to take a nap. They put their toys away and went to their bedroom. Lily put her doll on the shelf and Ben put his truck on the floor. They crawled into their beds and closed their eyes. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the living room. It sounded like something was crashing and breaking. They opened their eyes and got scared. What was that noise? They got out of their beds and tiptoed to the door. They peeked outside and saw a big mess. + +The shelf had fallen down and all the toys were on the floor. The doll was broken and the truck was smashed. There was also a big hole in the wall. And in the hole, they saw a furry face with big teeth and claws. It was a bear! + +The bear had smelled their toys and wanted to play with them. But he was too big and strong and he made a big mess. He saw Lily and Ben and growled. He wanted to play with them too. But Lily and Ben did not want to play with the bear. They were very scared. + +They ran back to their bedroom and locked the door. They hid under their blankets and hoped the bear would go away. They wished their mom and dad would come home soon. They did not like this display of the bear. They wanted their nap back. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to pretend they were driving on the road and going to different places. Sam had a red car and Lily had a blue car. + +"Look, Lily, I have a license!" Sam said, showing her a piece of paper he had drawn on. "It says I can drive anywhere I want." + +"That's not a real license, Sam. That's just a paper. You need a real license to drive on the road. And you need to be honest and follow the rules." Lily said, shaking her head. + +"What rules?" Sam asked, curious. + +"Well, you need to stop at the red light, and go at the green light. And you need to reverse when you want to go back. And you need to be careful and not hit other cars or people." Lily explained. + +"OK, I can do that. Let's play!" Sam said, eager to try. + +They started to drive their toy cars on the grass, making vroom-vroom noises. They stopped at the red light, and went at the green light. They reversed when they wanted to go back. They were careful and not hit other cars or people. + +They had a lot of fun playing with their toy cars. They were honest and followed the rules. They were happy and proud of their license. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They are excited. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the slide. They climb the steps. They wait for their turn. They see a boy on the slide. He is very fast. He makes a loud noise. He scares Tom and Mia. + +"Wow! He is scary!" Tom says. + +"I don't like him!" Mia says. + +They are afraid. They do not want to go on the slide. They go down the steps. They look for another game. + +They see a swing. They are happy. They go to the swing. They take turns. They push each other. They laugh. They have fun. They feel peace. + +"I like the swing!" Tom says. + +"Me too!" Mia says. + +They are not scared. They are excited. They play on the swing. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to help their mom in the kitchen. Today was their dad's birthday, and they wanted to make him a cake. + +"Can we help you, mom?" they asked. + +"Of course, my loves. You can help me mix the flour and the eggs and the sugar. And you can add some chocolate chips, too. Dad loves chocolate." + +Lily and Tom put on their aprons and washed their hands. They took turns to pour and stir the ingredients in a big bowl. Mom helped them put the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. + +"Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take some time. Why don't you go and play in the living room?" mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and ran to the living room. They played with their blocks and their dolls. They made a tower and a house. They had fun. + +After a while, they smelled something yummy. It was the cake! + +"Mom, is the cake ready?" they shouted. + +"Yes, it is. Come and see!" mom called. + +Lily and Tom ran to the kitchen. They saw the cake on the table. It was big and brown and smelled like chocolate. Mom had put some candles on it. + +"Wow, it looks so good!" Lily said. + +"It smells so good!" Tom said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "You did a great job, my loves. I'm so proud of you. You helped me make a wonderful cake for dad. He will be so happy." + +Lily and Tom felt happy, too. They were proud of themselves. They had helped mom make a cake. + +They heard the door open. It was dad! + +"Happy birthday, dad!" they shouted. + +They ran to him and gave him a big hug. They took him to the table and showed him the cake. + +"Look, dad, we made you a cake!" they said. + +Dad looked at the cake and at his children. He was surprised and touched. + +"You made me a cake? That's so sweet of you. Thank you, my loves. You are the best. And the cake looks delicious." + +He kissed them and mom. He blew out the candles. He cut a slice for everyone. + +They ate the cake and sang and laughed. They had a great time. + +They were a happy family. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog had sharp teeth and a loud bark. Tom was scared. He ran away. Sam was brave. He stayed. + +"Hello, dog," Sam said. "What is your name?" + +The dog stopped barking. He wagged his tail. He licked Sam's hand. + +"My name is Rex," the dog said. "I am not dangerous. I am lonely. I want a friend." + +Sam smiled. He petted Rex. He said, "You can be my friend. Do you want to play with me and Tom?" + +Rex nodded. He followed Sam. Sam called Tom. + +"Tom, come back," Sam said. "This is Rex. He is a good dog. He is not dangerous. He is lonely. He wants a friend." + +Tom came back. He was still scared. He hid behind Sam. + +"Are you sure?" Tom asked. "He looks dangerous." + +Sam nodded. He said, "Trust me. He is nice. He told me his name. He likes to play. He just needs a friend. Like us." + +Tom looked at Rex. Rex looked at Tom. Rex wagged his tail. He licked Tom's hand. + +Tom felt better. He said, "Hello, Rex. I am sorry I ran away. You can be my friend too. Do you want to play with me and Sam?" + +Rex barked. He said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for being my friends. You are kind. You are brave. You are the best friends in the world." + +Tom, Sam, and Rex played in the park. They had fun. They learned a lesson. They learned that you should not judge by looks. You should judge by words and actions. You should be kind and brave. You should make friends. Friends make the world better. +Lily liked to hug her jar. It was her favorite jar. It was big and blue and had stars on it. She put her toys and her snacks and her stickers in the jar. She hugged it every night before she went to sleep. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring her jar, but her mom said no. She said the jar was too big and heavy and might break. Lily was sad. She hugged her jar and said goodbye. + +At the store, Lily saw many things. She saw fruits and flowers and books and clothes. She saw other jars, but they were not like her jar. They were small and clear and had no stars. They were normal jars. Lily did not like them. + +Lily missed her jar. She wanted to hug it and see the stars. She asked her mom if they could go home. Her mom said yes, but first they had to buy some milk and eggs. Lily nodded. She hoped her jar was okay. + +When they got home, Lily ran to her room. She looked for her jar, but she could not find it. She felt scared and sad. She cried and called for her mom. Her mom came and hugged her. She said she was sorry. She said she moved her jar to the shelf, because it was safer there. She said she did not mean to make her worry. + +Lily looked up and saw her jar. It was on the shelf, next to her books and her lamp. It was still big and blue and had stars on it. It was still her favorite jar. Lily smiled and said thank you. She asked her mom if she could hug her jar. Her mom said yes, but be careful. Lily climbed on the bed and reached for her jar. She hugged it and felt happy. She said she loved her jar and her mom. Her mom said she loved her too. They hugged and laughed. Lily felt normal and good. +Sara and Ben liked to play hide and seek in the house. They took turns to count and look for each other. One day, it was very cold outside and the windows were icy. Sara had to count to ten and then find Ben. + +She looked in the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, but she could not find him. She thought he might be in the living room, where the big couch was. She ran to the living room and saw the couch. It had a big blanket on it. She lifted the blanket and shouted, "I found you!" + +But there was no one under the blanket. It was just a pillow. Sara was confused. Where was Ben? She heard a giggle from behind the couch. She looked behind the couch and saw Ben. He was hiding there. He smiled and said, "You lose! I tricked you!" + +Sara was not happy. She felt cheated. She said, "That's not fair! You used the blanket to make me think you were under the couch. That's not how you play hide and seek!" + +Ben said, "Yes, it is. It's a smart way to hide. You have to be clever to find me. You are not clever. You are silly." + +Sara was angry. She said, "No, you are silly. And mean. And I don't want to play with you anymore." She ran away from the living room and went to her room. She slammed the door and cried. + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Sara's feelings. He just wanted to have fun. He realized he was too sneaky and not very nice. He wanted to say sorry to Sara and make her happy again. He thought of a way to do that. He went to the kitchen and got a cup of hot chocolate. He put some marshmallows on top. He knew Sara loved hot chocolate and marshmallows. He took the cup and went to Sara's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Sara, can I come in? I have something for you." + +Sara heard Ben's voice and opened the door. She saw the cup of hot chocolate and the marshmallows. She smiled. She liked hot chocolate and marshmallows. She said, "What is this for?" + +Ben said, "It's for you. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I don't want to lose you as my friend. Can we play again?" + +Sara said, "Yes, we can. Thank you for the hot chocolate and the marshmallows. They are yummy. And I'm sorry I called you silly. You are clever. But sometimes you are too clever. Can we play fair next time?" + +Ben said, "Yes, we can. I promise. I love you, Sara." + +Sara said, "I love you, Ben." + +They hugged and drank the hot chocolate and ate the marshmallows. They were happy again. They decided to play a different game. A game that did not involve hiding or seeking. A game that involved the icy windows. They drew pictures on the windows with their fingers. They had fun. They did not lose each other. They found each other. +Lily liked to swim in the lake near her house. She had a big yellow ball that she threw in the water and chased. She was very happy when she played with her ball. + +One day, she saw a big gray wolf on the other side of the lake. The wolf looked hungry and angry. It saw Lily and her ball and wanted to eat them. It ran into the water and swam fast towards Lily. + +Lily was scared and tried to swim away. But the wolf was faster and stronger. It caught up with Lily and bit her leg. Lily screamed and dropped her ball. The wolf dragged her under the water and ate her. + +No one heard Lily scream. No one saw the wolf swim away. No one found Lily's ball. Lily was gone and the wolf was full. The lake was quiet and sad. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Max. Max is a big, brown dog. He is very smart and can do many tricks. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with Max. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and take turns. Max waits for them at the bottom of the slide. He wags his tail and barks. + +"Max, do you want to go on the slide too?" Anna asks. + +Max looks at the slide. He shakes his head. He does not like the slide. He thinks it is too high and too fast. + +"Come on, Max, it is fun!" Ben says. + +He tries to pull Max to the slide. Max pulls back. He does not want to go. + +"Leave him alone, Ben. He is scared," Anna says. + +She hugs Max and pets him. Max licks her face. He is happy. + +"OK, OK, we will not make you go on the slide, Max. But can you do a trick for us?" Ben asks. + +Max nods. He likes to do tricks. He is very smart. + +"What trick do you want him to do?" Anna asks. + +"How about lay down and roll over?" Ben says. + +He points to the ground and says, "Max, lay down!" + +Max lays down on the grass. He looks at Ben. + +"Now, roll over!" Ben says. + +Max rolls over on his back. He wags his tail. He looks at Anna and Ben. + +"Good boy, Max! You are so smart!" Anna and Ben say. + +They clap their hands and cheer. Max gets up and runs to them. He jumps on them and licks their faces. He is happy. + +They hug him and laugh. They love Max. He is their best friend. +Tommy was playing in the garden with his toy truck. He liked to make it go fast and make loud noises. He saw a big puddle of water and wanted to splash in it. He drove his truck into the puddle and watched the water fly everywhere. He laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +But he did not see that his truck was getting wet and dirty. He did not know that water could hurt his truck. He was ignorant of what water could do. He kept playing until his truck stopped working. He tried to make it go, but it did not move. He pushed it, but it did not beep. He shook it, but it did not light up. He was sad and said, "What happened to my truck?" + +His mom saw him and came to see what was wrong. She saw his truck and said, "Oh, Tommy, you soaked your truck in the water. Water is not good for your truck. It can make it break. You have to be careful with your toys." She picked up his truck and took him inside. She said, "Let's see if we can dry your truck and make it work again. Maybe we can ask the nurse to help us." + +The nurse was Tommy's aunt. She worked at the hospital and knew how to fix things. She came to visit Tommy and his mom. She saw his truck and said, "Hello, Tommy. What happened to your truck?" Tommy told her what he did. He said, "I played in the water and soaked my truck. Mom said water is bad for my truck. Can you fix it, please?" + +The nurse smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tommy. I can try to fix it. Sometimes water can make things stop working, but sometimes they can work again if we dry them and clean them. Let me see what I can do." She took his truck and opened it. She used a towel to dry it and a brush to clean it. She put it back together and gave it to Tommy. She said, "Here you go, Tommy. Try it now." + +Tommy pressed the button and his truck beeped. He moved the wheels and his truck moved. He turned the switch and his truck lit up. He was happy and said, "Thank you, nurse! You fixed my truck! You are the best!" He hugged her and played with his truck. He said, "I will not soak my truck in the water again. I will be careful with my toys." He learned his lesson and was not ignorant anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make roads and bridges with the sand and sticks. They also liked to dig tunnels with their shovels and buckets. + +"Look, I made a big tunnel for my car!" Tom said, showing Lily his work. "It goes under the bridge and comes out on the other side." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, but be careful. The tunnel might fall down if you push too hard." Tom warned. + +Lily nodded and took her car. She drove it slowly into the tunnel, making vroom-vroom noises. She was anxious to see if it would come out safely. + +But then, she heard a loud thud. The tunnel had collapsed, and her car was stuck inside. She gasped and tried to pull it out, but it was too deep. + +"Help! My car is trapped!" Lily cried. + +Tom heard her and ran to her side. He saw the pile of sand and the buried car. He felt sorry for Lily and wanted to help. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll get your car out." Tom said. He grabbed his shovel and started to dig. He worked hard and fast, trying to prevent more sand from falling. He was careful not to hurt the car. + +After a few minutes, he reached the car and lifted it out. He brushed off the sand and handed it to Lily. + +"Here you go, Lily. Your car is free." Tom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her car. She was happy and relieved. She thanked Tom for his help. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're okay." Tom said. + +They smiled at each other and decided to play something else. They agreed that tunnels were fun, but also dangerous. They learned to be more careful next time. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They had a ball, a truck, a doll and a crocodile. The crocodile was green and had big teeth. It was Lily's favorite toy. + +"Look, Ben, I am a crocodile!" Lily said, holding the toy in her mouth and crawling on the grass. "I can bite you!" + +Ben laughed and ran away. He threw the ball at Lily and said, "No, you can't! I am a lion! I can roar!" + +They chased each other around the garden, making loud sounds and having a good time. + +But inside the house, Mom was not happy. She was trying to work on her laptop, but she could not focus. The noise from the garden was too much. It disturbed her. She could not write or think. + +She opened the window and called out, "Ben, Lily, please be quiet! You are disturbing me! I need to work!" + +Ben and Lily stopped playing and looked at Mom. They felt sorry for making her upset. They did not want to disturb her. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said together. "We will be quiet." + +They picked up their toys and went to the porch. They decided to play a different game. A game that did not make noise. + +They played with the crocodile and the doll. They pretended that the crocodile was a useful friend who helped the doll with her chores. They made the crocodile and the doll talk in soft voices. + +"Thank you, crocodile, for helping me wash the dishes," the doll said. + +"You are welcome, doll. I like to help you. You are my friend," the crocodile said. + +Mom smiled when she saw them playing nicely. She was glad that they were quiet. She could work and finish her task. + +She closed her laptop and went to the porch. She hugged Ben and Lily and said, "You are good children. I am proud of you. You did not disturb me. You played a useful game." + +Ben and Lily smiled and hugged Mom back. They were happy that she was happy. They loved their Mom. And they loved their crocodile. +Tom is a restless boy. He likes to run and jump and play. He does not like to sit still and be quiet. He does not like to go to school. + +One day, Tom has to go to school. He does not want to go. He tells his mom, "I do not want to go to school. School is boring. I want to stay home and play." + +His mom says, "You have to go to school, Tom. School is good for you. You can learn new things and make new friends. You can play after school." + +Tom is not happy. He goes to school, but he does not listen to his teacher. He does not do his work. He does not play nicely with the other kids. He is restless. + +At lunchtime, Tom sees a cell. A cell is a small room with a door and a window. It is where the school keeps the bad kids. Tom is curious. He wants to see what is inside the cell. He tells his friend, "Let's go to the cell. Maybe we can find something fun." + +His friend says, "No, Tom. We cannot go to the cell. The cell is off-limits. The teacher will be angry if we go to the cell. We have to stay in the playground." + +Tom does not listen to his friend. He runs to the cell. He opens the door and goes inside. He looks around. He does not find anything fun. He only finds a desk, a chair, and a book. He is disappointed. + +He hears a voice. It is the teacher. The teacher says, "Tom, what are you doing in the cell? You are not supposed to be here. You are in trouble. You have to stay in the cell until the end of the day." + +Tom is scared. He does not want to stay in the cell. He wants to go out and play. He tells the teacher, "I am sorry, teacher. I was just curious. Please let me go." + +The teacher says, "No, Tom. You have to learn your lesson. You have to be quiet and sit still. You have to read the book. Maybe then you will appreciate school." + +Tom is sad. He has to stay in the cell. He has to read the book. He does not like the book. He does not like the cell. He does not like school. He is restless. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a telephone in the closet. It is old and broken. They want to talk to each other with the telephone. + +"Hello, hello, this is Lily. Can you hear me, Ben?" Lily says into the telephone. + +"Hello, hello, this is Ben. I can hear you, Lily. How are you?" Ben says into the other telephone. + +They pretend to have a long conversation. They talk about their favorite animals, colors, and games. They laugh and giggle. + +But then, they start to argue. Lily wants to talk about her dolls. Ben wants to talk about his cars. They both want the telephone to themselves. + +"Give me the telephone, Lily. I want to talk about my cars. They are fast and cool." Ben says. + +"No, give me the telephone, Ben. I want to talk about my dolls. They are pretty and nice." Lily says. + +They pull the telephone cord. They pull harder and harder. They do not listen to each other. They do not share. + +Snap! The telephone cord breaks. The telephone splits in two. Lily and Ben are shocked. They look at the broken telephone. They feel sad and sorry. + +They remember what their mom always says. "Be patient and kind. Share and take turns. That is how you play nicely." + +They hug each other. They say sorry. They decide to play something else. They put the broken telephone back in the closet. They hope their mom will not be mad. They are happy again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is deaf. He cannot hear anything. + +"Can we borrow the dog?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. He is not our dog. He is someone else's dog." Mia says. + +"But he is alone. Maybe he is lost. Maybe he is sad. We can make him happy." Tom says. + +"Okay. But we have to be careful. We have to bring him back. We have to keep it a secret." Mia says. + +They go to the dog. They pet him. They give him a biscuit. The dog wags his tail. He likes Tom and Mia. They take him to the swings. They push him gently. The dog barks. He likes the swings. + +They have fun with the dog. They forget the time. They do not see the man. The man is looking for the dog. He is the dog's owner. He is worried. He sees the dog on the swings. He sees Tom and Mia. + +"Hey! That's my dog! What are you doing with him?" The man shouts. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They jump off the swings. They run to the dog. They hug him. + +"We are sorry. We did not know. We just wanted to play with him. He is deaf. He cannot hear you." Tom says. + +"He is deaf? How do you know?" The man asks. + +"We saw him on the road. He did not hear the cars. He did not hear us. We wanted to help him. We wanted to borrow him." Mia says. + +The man is surprised. He is not angry. He is happy. He smiles. + +"You are very kind. You are very brave. You did a good thing. But you should not borrow things without asking. It is not safe. It is not polite. You should always ask first." The man says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They are sorry. They are also happy. They like the man. They like the dog. + +"Can we be your friends?" Tom asks. + +"Can we play with the dog again?" Mia asks. + +"Of course. You can be my friends. You can play with the dog anytime. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me to keep it a secret. The dog has a secret name. Do you want to know it?" The man says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They are curious. They want to know the secret name. + +The man whispers in their ears. The dog's secret name is Spot. Tom and Mia giggle. They like the secret name. They say it softly. The dog wags his tail. He likes his secret name. He likes his new friends. They all hug. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They had a big truck and a lot of rocks. They wanted to load the truck with rocks and drive it around. + +"Look, I found a big rock!" Tom said. He picked it up and put it in the truck. + +"Me too!" Mia said. She found a small rock and added it to the truck. + +They kept loading the truck until it was full. Then they got in and pretended to drive. + +"Beep beep!" Tom said. "We are going to the castle!" + +"Yay!" Mia said. "We are the king and the queen!" + +They drove the truck to a big tree. They saw something shiny under the tree. They got out and went to look. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"It's a fairy!" Mia said. She saw a tiny person with wings and a dress. The fairy was trapped under a leaf. + +"Help me, please!" the fairy said. "I can't move!" + +Tom and Mia lifted the leaf and freed the fairy. The fairy smiled and thanked them. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the fairy said. "You are very kind and brave!" + +"You're welcome!" Tom and Mia said. + +The fairy gave them a hug and a kiss. Then she waved her wand and made the truck sparkle. + +"I have a gift for you!" the fairy said. "Your truck is magic now! It can fly and talk and do anything you want!" + +"Wow!" Tom and Mia said. They were very happy and surprised. + +They got in the truck and the fairy flew with them. They had a lot of fun flying and talking with the truck and the fairy. + +They were very grateful to the fairy for her gift. They were also very grateful to each other for being good friends. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of blocks, cars, dolls and animals. They like to make different things with the blocks, like houses, bridges and towers. + +"Look, I made a rocket!" Tom says, showing Lily his block tower. "It can fly to the moon and the stars!" + +"That's cool!" Lily says. "I made the earth!" She points to a round ball of clay that she shaped with her hands. "It has land and water and trees and people!" + +Tom looks at Lily's clay ball. He thinks it is boring. He wants to play with it. He grabs it from Lily and says, "I want the earth! It's mine now!" + +"Hey, give it back!" Lily says, trying to get her clay ball back. "That's not fair! You have the rocket, I have the earth!" + +"No, I have both!" Tom says, holding the clay ball and the block tower. "I am the boss! I order you to let me have them!" + +Lily gets angry. She pushes Tom and makes him fall. The block tower and the clay ball fall too. The block tower breaks into pieces. The clay ball smashes on the floor. It is not round and smooth anymore. It is flat and messy. + +Tom and Lily start to cry. They look at their broken toys. They are sad and sorry. They wish they did not fight. They wish they could play together again. But it is too late. The rocket and the earth are gone. +Sara and Tom are brother and sister. They like to play outside in the yard. But today, it is raining. They are bored inside the house. + +"Can we go outside, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"No, you can't. It is wet and cold. You will get sick," Mom says. + +"But we have boots and coats. Please, Mom, allow us to go outside," Tom begs. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, I said. You have to be obedient and stay inside. I have a lot of work to do. I don't want to worry about you." + +Sara and Tom are sad and angry. They don't like Mom's rules. They want to have fun. They look at each other and whisper. They have a plan. + +When Mom is busy in the kitchen, they sneak out of the door. They run to the yard. They jump in the puddles. They splash water at each other. They laugh and scream. + +Mom hears the noise. She looks out of the window. She sees Sara and Tom. She is very mad. She runs to the yard. She yells at them. + +"Sara! Tom! What are you doing? You are so naughty! You did not listen to me. You made a mess. You have to go inside right now. You are in big trouble." + +Sara and Tom stop playing. They are scared of Mom. They are wet and dirty. They are sorry. They follow Mom inside. They say sorry to Mom. Mom is still mad, but she loves them. She tells them to take a bath and change their clothes. She tells them to stay in their room until dinner. She tells them to think about what they did. + +Sara and Tom are sad and sorry. They wish they were obedient. They hug each other. They promise to be good next time. They hope Mom will forgive them. They hope the rain will stop soon. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Lily and Tom try to match the cards. They put two cards with the same animal together. They say the name of the animal. They have fun. + +One day, Lily and Tom find a new card. The card has a picture of a lion. The lion is big and strong. It has a mane and teeth. Lily and Tom do not have another card with a lion. They look for it. They cannot find it. + +"Where is the other lion?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is hiding." Tom says. + +They look under the table, behind the sofa, in the drawer. They do not see the other lion. + +"Maybe the lion is scared of us." Lily says. + +"Maybe we are too loud." Tom says. + +They try to be quiet. They whisper and tiptoe. They look for the other lion. They still do not find it. + +"Maybe the lion is lonely." Lily says. + +"Maybe it needs a friend." Tom says. + +They think of a way to help the lion. They take the card with the lion. They draw another lion on a paper. They cut out the paper lion. They glue it to another card. They make a new card with a lion. + +They put the two cards with lions together. They match. They say "lion". They smile. + +"Look, we made a friend for the lion." Lily says. + +"Yes, we did. Now the lion is happy." Tom says. + +They hug the cards. They have fun. They are friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who shared a room. They had a big bed with blue covers and soft pillows. They liked to play with their toys and read books before they went to sleep. + +One night, Tim had a bad dream. He saw a scary monster with sharp teeth and red eyes. The monster chased him and tried to bite him. Tim woke up and screamed. He was very afraid. + +Sam heard his brother and turned on the light. He saw Tim crying and shaking. He asked him, "What's wrong, Tim? Did you have a nightmare?" + +Tim nodded and hugged Sam. He said, "Yes, I did. There was a monster. It was very rough and mean. It wanted to hurt me." + +Sam said, "Don't worry, Tim. It was just a dream. The monster is not real. It can't hurt you. You are safe with me." + +He tried to calm Tim down and make him feel better. He said, "Do you want to sleep with me? We can share the pillow and the covers. I will protect you from the monster." + +Tim said, "Yes, please. I don't want to be alone. I want to sleep with you." + +Sam said, "Okay, then. Come here. I will hold you tight." + +They moved closer and cuddled in the bed. Sam turned off the light and said, "Good night, Tim. I love you." + +Tim said, "Good night, Sam. I love you too." + +They closed their eyes and tried to sleep. But Tim could not sleep. He was still scared. He thought he heard the monster growl and scratch the door. He thought he saw the monster's shadow on the wall. He thought he felt the monster's breath on his neck. + +He wanted to scream again, but he did not. He did not want to wake up Sam. He did not want to make Sam scared too. He did not want to be a baby. + +He remained quiet and still. He hoped the monster would go away. He hoped the night would end soon. He hoped he would never have a nightmare again. +Once upon a time, there was a proud rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to spring and hop all day long. One day, while hopping, he found a flute. + +Bob picked up the flute and tried to play it. He blew into the flute and made a pretty sound. Soon, all the animals in the forest came to listen. They liked the music that Bob made with the flute. + +"Wow, Bob! You play so well!" said a little bird. Bob felt very proud and happy. He played the flute for all his friends, and they danced and sang together. The forest was filled with joy and laughter. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a tiny tomato. The tomato was red and round. It was a mild day when the sun started to rise. The tomato liked the sun because it made him warm and happy. + +As the sun rose higher and higher, the tomato saw a little girl. She came to the garden every day to play. The tomato liked to watch her play with her toys. The little girl's name was Lily. + +One day, Lily saw the red tomato in the garden. She picked it up and smiled. She took the tomato to her mom. They made a yummy salad with the tomato. The tomato was happy to be a part of their meal and make them happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a young dragon. The dragon lived in a big cave near a small town. The dragon was not mean, but the people in the town were scared of him because he was so big and different. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the cave. She was not scared of the dragon. She said, "Hello, dragon! Can you help me?" The dragon looked at her and asked, "What do you need help with?" Lily said, "I lost my ball in the tall grass. Can you help me find it?" + +The young dragon agreed to help Lily. They went to the tall grass and looked for the ball together. The dragon used his big nose to move the grass, and soon they found the ball. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, dragon!" From that day on, the people in the town were not scared of the dragon anymore. They knew he was a helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She liked to gather pretty rocks and keep them in a box. She had a secret place where she found the most beautiful rocks. One day, she saw a tiny squirrel near her secret place. + +"Hello, squirrel," Sally said. "Do you want to help me find rocks? It's easy and fun!" + +The squirrel nodded and they started to gather rocks together. They found big rocks, small rocks, and even shiny rocks. Sally and the squirrel became good friends, and they shared their secret place with each other. + +Every day, Sally and the squirrel would meet and gather rocks. They laughed and played together, making it their special secret. They learned that finding rocks was easy when they worked together, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played all day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to get some milk from the store. Tim and Spot went together. On their way, they saw a big puddle of water. Spot tried to jump over it, but he slipped and fell into the water. Tim laughed and helped Spot get up. + +They reached the store and bought the milk. On their way back, they were careful not to slip in the puddle again. When they got home, Tim's mom was happy that they brought the milk. She gave Spot a big hug and a treat for being such a loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. The sailor had a big boat. He liked to go far away on the water. One day, the sailor met a new friend. The friend was a bird. The bird could talk. + +The bird said, "You should go far away on the water. I will help you." The sailor was happy. He wanted to go far away. The bird would encourage the sailor. The sailor and the bird went on the boat together. + +The boat went very far away. The bird and the sailor were tired. The sailor was sad. He missed his home. The bird was dead. The sailor could not go back home. The sailor was lost on the water forever. +One day, a playful cat named Kitty found a big eraser. Kitty liked to slide on the floor with the eraser. She would push the eraser with her paw and slide after it. + +Kitty's friend, a dog named Doggy, came to play with her. He saw Kitty sliding with the eraser and wanted to try too. Doggy said, "Kitty, can I slide with the eraser too?" + +Kitty said, "Yes, Doggy! Let's slide together!" So, Kitty and Doggy took turns sliding with the eraser. They laughed and played all day. They were very happy to have found a fun new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. He had a big, old toy named Mr. Bear. Tim loved to play with Mr. Bear every day. They would laugh and have fun together. + +One day, Tim saw his sister, Sue, playing with her toy bunny. Sue was teaching her bunny how to jump. Tim thought it was fun and wanted to learn too. He asked Mr. Bear, "Can you teach me to jump like Sue's bunny?" Mr. Bear was angry because he didn't know how to jump. + +Tim and Mr. Bear went to Sue and asked her for help. Sue smiled and said, "Sure, I can teach you both to jump!" So, they all played together and learned how to jump. Mr. Bear was not angry anymore. They laughed and had a great time. And from that day on, Tim, Mr. Bear, and Sue played and learned new things together. +Once upon a time, there was an old judge named Mr. Owl. He lived in a big tree in the middle of the forest. All the animals loved Mr. Owl because he was very wise and kind. + +One day, a big display of yummy food was set up in the forest. The animals were so excited to eat the food. But then, two squirrels, Tim and Kim, both wanted the biggest nut on the display. They began to fight over it, and it made all the other animals sad. + +So, the animals went to Mr. Owl, the old judge, to help them. Mr. Owl thought about it for a moment. Then, he told Tim and Kim to share the big nut. They both agreed and said sorry to each other. All the animals were happy again, and they enjoyed the yummy food display together. +One day, a big yellow bus was driving down the street. The bus was very happy to welcome all the kids on board. The bus liked to take the kids to a fair place where they could play and have fun. + +At the fair, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was excited to see the bus. He said, "Hi, Bus! I want to go to the fair too!" The bus smiled and said, "Welcome, Tom! Let's go to the fair together!" + +At the fair, Tom and the other kids played games, ate yummy treats, and rode fun rides. The bus watched them and felt happy that it could bring them to such a fun place. When it was time to go home, the bus said, "Goodbye, fair! We had a great time!" All the kids waved goodbye to the fair and thanked the bus for taking them there. +Once upon a time, there was a popular dog named Spot. Spot was a good dog who liked to plan fun games with his friends. They loved to play in the park and have a great time together. + +One day, when Spot and his friends were playing, they felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! The ground moved and everyone was scared. Spot knew they needed to be safe, so he helped his friends find a safe place to hide. + +After the earthquake stopped, Spot and his friends were happy they were safe. They went back to playing in the park, grateful for their friend Spot who had a good plan. The popular dog was a hero to his friends, and they played happily ever after. +One day, a little bird felt sad. His wings were dirty. He wanted to soar high in the sky like his friends. He saw a tall figure walking by. It was a girl named Lily. + +"Hi, little bird," said Lily. "Why are you sad?" + +"I want to soar high, but my wings are dirty," said the little bird. + +Lily wanted to help. She took the bird to a small pond. She helped the bird wash his wings. The bird was happy. His wings were clean now. + +"Thank you, Lily," said the bird. "Now I can soar high like my friends." + +The little bird soared high in the sky. Lily waved goodbye. The bird was happy and so was Lily. They both had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bell. This bell was very loud. It lived in a big tree. The bell loved to ring and make noise for everyone to hear. + +One day, a little bird came to the tree. The bird was sad because it could not sing. The loud bell wanted to help the bird. So, the bell kissed the bird on its head. + +After the kiss, the bird felt better. It started to sing a beautiful song. The loud bell was so happy to help the bird. They became best friends and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy phone. She would pretend to talk to her friends and store her toy phone in her little purse. Lily's favorite color was pink, so her toy phone was pink too. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She took her toy phone with her. At the park, she met a boy named Tim. Tim was a bit bossy. He wanted to play with Lily's toy phone, but Lily did not want to share. + +Tim said, "Give me your phone, I want to play too!" Lily replied, "No, it's mine!" They both started to get upset. Lily's mom saw them and came over. She told them, "Why don't you take turns playing with the phone? That way, you both can have fun." + +Lily and Tim agreed to take turns. They played with the toy phone together and became good friends. From that day on, they always shared their toys and had lots of fun at the park. And Tim learned not to be so bossy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had long, white hair. She loved her hair so much. But one day, her mommy said, "Amy, it's time for a haircut." + +Amy didn't want a haircut. She was scared. But her mommy said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt. You will look pretty." So, Amy went with her mommy to the hair shop. + +At the hair shop, the lady said, "I will remove some of your hair." Amy was very scared. The lady started to cut Amy's hair. But then, the lady made a big mistake. She cut too much of Amy's hair! + +Amy cried and cried. Her hair was too short now. The lady said, "I am sorry, Amy." But it was too late. Amy's pretty, white hair was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted dog named Spot. Spot was very good at looking at things. One day, Spot went outside to play. He saw a big red ball, and he wanted to play with it. Spot looked at the ball and thought about what to do. + +Spot gazed at the ball for a long time. He wanted to know how to get the ball. Spot had an opinion. He thought that if he jumped, he could catch the ball. So, Spot got ready and jumped high in the air. + +Spot was right! His gifted jump helped him catch the ball. He was very happy. Spot played with the ball all day long. He knew that his opinion was good, and he was proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He had a big, round head with no hair. Tom loved to take walks in the park and talk to his friends. + +One day, Tom met a new friend named Sue. Sue spoke a different language. Tom did not understand her words. They wanted to play together, but it was hard to talk. + +Tom and Sue decided to take a class to learn each other's language. They practiced and practiced. Soon, they could understand each other. Tom and Sue became best friends and played happily in the park every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Amy. She had a big, impressive toy box full of fun toys. Her favorite toy was a silver ball that she loved to squeeze. + +One day, Amy's friend, Ben, came over to play. They opened the toy box and saw all the toys inside. "Wow, Amy!" said Ben, "You have so many toys! Can we play with the silver ball?" + +Amy smiled and said, "Yes, Ben! We can play with the silver ball. Let's see who can squeeze it the most times." They took turns squeezing the silver ball. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, Ben said, "Thank you, Amy, for letting me play with your toys. The silver ball was the best!" Amy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ben! Come back soon and we can play again." They put the silver ball back in the impressive toy box and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and play all night. One day, Tom saw a big box in the yard. Tom had an idea to build something fun with the box. + +Tom asked his friend, a little bird named Sally, to help him build a playhouse with the box. They worked together to make a door and windows. After they were done, Tom and Sally were very proud of the playhouse they built. + +Tom and Sally decided to have a party in their new playhouse. They invited all their friends. Sally made a tasty sauce for everyone to eat. The friends played games, ate the sauce, and had a great time in the playhouse. Tom and Sally were very happy with the fun day they had. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful lion named Leo. He had a big tooth that he liked to show off. One day, he decided to decorate his tooth to make it even more special. + +Leo went to his friend, the bird, and said, "Can you help me decorate my tooth?" The bird agreed and found some pretty flowers and leaves. They worked together to put the flowers and leaves on Leo's tooth. + +When they were done, Leo was very happy with his decorated tooth. He showed it to all his friends in the jungle. They all thought it was very pretty. From that day on, Leo was not only a powerful lion, but also a lion with a beautiful tooth. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sue went to the grocery with her mom. Sue liked the grocery because she could see many colorful fruits and yummy treats. Sue's mom gave her a small bag and told her to keep it safe. + +Sue was a good girl and wanted to be helpful. She held the bag tight and kept it close to her. Sue's mom picked some modest fruits and put them in the bag. Sue was happy she could help her mom. + +When they were done, they went home. Sue's mom thanked her for being so good and keeping the bag safe. Sue felt proud and learned that being helpful and modest is important. And that's how Sue became a better girl. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a powerful dog named Max. Max was very strong and he loved to help his friends. All the animals in the village liked Max because he was kind and always ready to help. + +One day, a little cat named Lily was stuck in a tree. She was very scared and cried for help. Max heard her cries and urged his friends to help him save Lily. He asked the birds to fly up and tell Lily not to worry. He told the squirrels to climb the tree and keep her company. + +Together, Max and his friends made a soft bed of leaves and grass on the ground. Max then urged Lily to jump down from the tree. Lily was scared, but she trusted Max and his friends. She jumped and landed safely on the soft bed. Everyone in the village cheered and thanked Max for his powerful help. From that day on, Lily and Max became the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a dirty dog near a big tree. Tim wanted to play with the dog, but he was afraid the dog might be mean. He saw a man with a hat enter the park. The man looked kind and walked to the dog. Tim thought the man might know the dog. + +"Is the dog nice?" Tim asked the man. The man smiled and said, "Yes, he is a nice dog. His name is Max. You can play with him, but be careful. Max loves to chew gum and sometimes he finds it on the ground." + +Tim and Max played in the park. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. Tim remembered what the man said about the gum. He looked around and saw a big piece of gum under a bench. Tim knew Max would find it and try to eat it. + +Tim ran to the gum and picked it up before Max could eat it. He threw it in the trash can. Max wagged his tail and barked happily. Tim knew he had kept his new friend safe. They played in the park until the sun went down, and Tim knew he had made a great friend in Max. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant cat named Max. Max lived in a small house with a kind family. Max liked to play with his toy mouse and jump on the soft bed. + +One day, Max found a new thing in the house. It was an ashtray. Max did not know what it was, but he thought it was a fun toy. He pushed the ashtray with his paw and watched it slide across the floor. + +Max saw a spray bottle on the table. He wanted to play with it too. So, Max jumped up and knocked the spray bottle off the table. The bottle hit the floor and water sprayed everywhere. Max loved the water and played in the puddles. The family laughed and had fun watching Max play. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lucy. She loved to play and run outside. Lucy had a favorite toy, a big, soft, blue rock. She took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lucy found a small, red mug in the kitchen. She thought it was so pretty. She wanted to play with it and her rock. So, Lucy put the rock inside the mug and started to rock it back and forth. The rock made a funny sound inside the mug as it moved. + +Lucy played with her rock and mug all day. She rocked it fast, and she rocked it slow. She even took it outside to show her friends. They all laughed and played with the rock and mug too. At the end of the day, Lucy was happy and tired. She put her rock and mug away, ready for another fun day tomorrow. +One day, a big dog named Sam and a little cat named Lily went to play outside. It was wet from the rain that fell earlier. They saw a big mud puddle and decided to jump in it. They splashed and had fun, getting all dirty and wet. + +Sam said, "Lily, let's clap our hands and paws to make more splashes!" They clapped and laughed as mud went everywhere. They played until they were very tired. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Sam and Lily looked at each other and saw how dirty they were. They knew they had to clean up before going inside. They helped each other wash off the mud and dry off. They felt good about working together. + +When they went inside, their mom saw them all clean and said, "Good job, Sam and Lily! You worked together to clean up!" + +The moral of the story is that working together can make hard tasks easier and more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy model car that he loved very much. He played with the car every day and was very glad. + +One day, Tim lost his model car. He looked everywhere but could not find it. Tim was very sad and began to weep. His friend, Sue, saw him crying and asked, "Tim, why are you weeping?" + +Tim told Sue about his lost model car. Sue wanted to help, so they both looked for the car. They looked under the bed, behind the door, and in the toy box. But they could not find the car. + +In the end, Tim and Sue never found the model car. Tim was very sad and could not stop weeping. He missed his car very much and wished he could play with it again. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She saw a box under her bed. It seemed like a good place to look for fun things. Lily pulled the box out and opened it. Inside, she found many toys and a hidden letter. + +Lily picked up the letter and opened it. It was from her friend, Tom. Tom wrote that he had hidden a special toy for her to find. Lily was very excited. She wanted to find the toy right away. + +Lily looked all around her room. She looked under her bed, behind her toys, and in her closet. Finally, she found the toy hidden in a corner. It was a pretty doll. Lily was so happy to find the toy. She played with the doll all day and thanked Tom for the fun surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat warm waffles for breakfast. Every morning, his mom would make him a big, warm waffle with syrup and butter on top. Tim was very happy. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his friends. They played a game called "shoot the waffle." In this game, they would pretend to shoot waffles into the sky. They would laugh and cheer as they watched the pretend waffles fly high up into the air. + +After playing for a long time, Tim and his friends got very hungry. They went home to eat some warm waffles that Tim's mom had made for them. They all sat around the table, enjoying the warm waffles and talking about their fun day at the park. +One day, a bird named Tim wanted to fly high in the sky. Tim was an adventurous bird who loved to see new things. He had many friends in the forest, but today he wanted to fly alone. + +As Tim flew higher and higher, he saw a big alarm clock on the ground. The alarm clock was making a loud sound. Tim was curious and wanted to see what it was. He flew down to the ground to take a closer look at the alarm clock. + +When Tim got closer, he saw that the alarm clock was broken. Tim felt sad for the alarm clock. He decided to take it back to his friends in the forest to see if they could fix it. Tim picked up the alarm clock with his strong feet and flew back to the forest. His friends helped him fix the alarm clock, and they all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a helpful girl named Lucy. She loved to eat muffins. One day, her mom told her that there was a magic muffin in the town bakery. Lucy did not believe her mom, but she wanted to see the magic muffin. + +The next day, Lucy went to the bakery with her mom. She saw many muffins, but she did not know which one was magic. Her mom told her to look for a muffin with a special mark. Lucy looked and looked, and finally, she found the magic muffin with a star on it. + +Lucy took the magic muffin home and shared it with her friends. As they ate the muffin, something magical happened. They became very helpful to everyone in the town. They helped people carry things, clean up, and even find lost toys. Everyone was so happy that Lucy found the magic muffin. And from that day on, Lucy always believed in magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a bit nervous to go outside and play. He wanted to have fun, but he was scared of the big kids playing in the park. + +One day, Tim found a magic knob in his room. He didn't know what it did, but he liked to imagine it could do anything. He held the knob, closed his eyes, and wished he could be brave like the big kids. + +When Tim opened his eyes, he felt different. He wasn't nervous anymore! He took the magic knob and went outside to play. The big kids saw him and asked if he wanted to play with them. Tim said yes and had the best day ever! The magic knob helped him be brave and have fun with his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful lion named Leo. He was very big and strong. All the animals in the forest were friends with Leo. + +One day, Leo was playing with his friends when he got a small cut on his paw. His friend, a little bird, brought him a bandage to help him feel better. The bird put the bandage on Leo's paw, and it made him feel better right away. + +Later that day, Leo saw a small rabbit stuck in a box. The box was shut very tight. Leo used his powerful strength to open the box and let the rabbit out. The rabbit was very happy and thanked Leo. Leo was happy too because he could help his friend. +Once upon a time, in a land full of peace, there was a big, heavy rock. The rock lived in a pretty garden with lots of flowers. The rock liked to watch the flowers grow and dance in the wind. + +One day, a little boy came to the garden. He had a toy that could spray water. The boy sprayed the flowers with water, and they looked very happy. The heavy rock liked the boy and wanted to be friends. + +The boy and the heavy rock played in the peaceful garden every day. They sprayed the flowers and watched them grow. They were very happy together, and the garden was the most beautiful place in the whole world. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk in the woods. She wanted to find a big, pretty rock to touch. Lucy walked and walked until she became very tired. She sat down on a log to rest. + +While she was sitting, a big, friendly bear walked up to her. "Hello, little girl," said the bear. "Why are you so tired?" + +"I am looking for a big, pretty rock to touch," said Lucy. The bear smiled and said, "I know where one is. Follow me." + +Lucy and the bear walked together. Lucy was still tired, but she wanted to touch the rock. They found the rock, and Lucy touched it. But when she did, the rock fell on her foot. Lucy cried because it hurt. The bear tried to help, but he couldn't. Lucy's foot was hurt, and she was very sad. +One day, a big cat named Tom was very proud. He loved to help his mom in the kitchen. Today, Tom's mom was making sauce for dinner. Tom wanted to help and make the sauce too. + +Tom's mom said, "Tom, you can help me prevent the sauce from getting too hot. Watch the pot and tell me if it starts to bubble." + +Tom was very happy to help. He watched the pot carefully. He saw the sauce start to bubble. He told his mom, "Mom, the sauce is bubbling!" + +His mom said, "Good job, Tom! You helped prevent the sauce from getting too hot!" Tom felt very proud of himself. He knew he was a good helper in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a charming goat. The goat had a big, soft bed. Every day, the goat would lie down on the bed and take a nap. + +One day, a little bird saw the goat lying on the bed. The bird flew down and said, "Hi, goat! Can I lie down with you?" The goat smiled and said, "Yes, little bird. Come lie down with me." + +So, the little bird and the charming goat lay down together. They took a long nap and had happy dreams. When they woke up, they played and laughed. The goat and the bird became best friends, and they always had fun together. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree full of apples. Lucy wanted to pick some apples, but her mom said, "Lucy, we need to ask the tree to yield some apples for us." + +Lucy looked at the tree and said, "Please tree, give us some apples." The tree shook and dropped some apples. Lucy and her mom picked them up and put them in a basket. + +As they walked home, Lucy saw a picture on the ground. It was an image of a funny face. She showed her mom the image and they both laughed. But then, they saw a disgusting bug on the picture. "Ew!" Lucy said. Her mom agreed, "Yes, that bug is disgusting." + +When they got home, Lucy and her mom washed the apples and put them away. They both felt happy because they had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very light on her feet. One day, she found a mask on the floor. The mask was very pretty, and Mia wanted to wear it. + +Mia put on the mask and went to play with her friends. When her friends saw the mask, they were scared. They did not know it was Mia. So, Mia had to stand up tall and say, "It's me, Mia!" Then, her friends were happy to see her. + +Mia learned that wearing a mask can be fun, but it is important to let people know who you are. She learned to be proud of who she is and not to hide behind a mask. And her friends learned to be kind and not judge others by how they look. +Once upon a time, there was a big white dog named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a small house with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. Tim and Fluffy liked to play and have fun together. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Tim and Fluffy went to visit their friend, a wise old owl named Mr. Hoot. Mr. Hoot lived in a big tree in the woods. When they got to the tree, Tim asked Mr. Hoot if he could understand what Fluffy was saying when he barked. Mr. Hoot thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I can understand Fluffy." + +Mr. Hoot told Tim that when Fluffy barked, he was saying he loved Tim very much. Tim was so happy to know this. He hugged Fluffy and said, "I love you too, Fluffy!" They all had a fun visit with Mr. Hoot, and then Tim and Fluffy went back home, feeling very happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom liked to play and run in the big yard. One day, Tom went on an adventure to discover new things. + +As Tom walked, he found a shiny knife on the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it was not a toy. So, Tom left the knife alone and continued to explore. + +Later, Tom met a friendly dog named Max. They played together and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, Tom went back home, happy with his new friend and the things he discovered. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. Max saw his long shadow on the ground. The sun was shining bright, and Max's shadow was very big. Max wanted to play with his shadow, so he started to run and jump. + +Max tried to raise his paws to touch his shadow. But the shadow moved too! Max thought it was funny. He laughed and chased his shadow all around the park. Max was having so much fun. + +After a while, Max got tired. He lay down on the soft grass and watched his shadow. The sun went down, and Max's shadow got smaller and smaller. Max said goodnight to his shadow and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty was a good cat who liked to help her friends. One day, Kitty decided to invite all her friends to her house for a big party. She wanted to make them happy and have fun together. + +Before the party, Kitty set the table with plates, cups, and napkins. She put a big empty bowl in the middle of the table. When her friends came, they all brought something yummy to put in the bowl. They shared the food and had a great time at the party. + +After the party, Kitty and her friends cleaned up the mess. They put the napkins in a big bag and threw the empty cups away. Kitty felt happy because she made her friends happy. The moral of the story is that sharing and helping others can make you feel good too. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw a big tree with a long branch. Lily wanted to play with the branch, so she tried to reach it. + +A rude squirrel was sitting on the branch. It looked at Lily and said, "You can't play with my branch!" Lily felt sad and asked, "Why not?" The squirrel just gave a shrug and said, "Because it's mine!" + +Lily walked away from the rude squirrel and the tree. She found a nice stick on the ground and started to play with it. Soon, she met a friendly bird. The bird saw Lily playing with the stick and asked, "Can I play with you?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So Lily and the friendly bird had lots of fun playing with the stick, and they forgot all about the rude squirrel and his branch. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a poor, old picture in her room. It was a picture of a big cat. Sue liked the cat, so she showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Sue, be careful with that picture. It is very old." + +Sue wanted to show the picture to her friend, Tim. She took it outside to play. Sue's mom warned her, "Don't let it get wet or dirty, Sue." + +Sue and Tim played with the picture. They made the cat talk and laugh. But then, it started to rain. The rain made the picture wet and dirty. Sue was sad. + +Sue's mom saw the poor picture and said, "I warned you, Sue. Now the picture is wet and dirty. We can try to clean it, but it may not be the same." + +Sue learned to listen to warnings and to take care of her things. She still loved the big cat in the picture, even if it was a little wet and dirty. +Once upon a time, in a big blue house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and race with her friends. Every day, they would play outside in the sun. + +One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a dance party. They put on their favorite music and began to dance. They danced and danced, laughing and having fun. Lily was very good at dancing. Her friends clapped and cheered for her. + +After the dance party, they decided to race. Lily and her friends lined up and got ready to run. "Ready, set, go!" they shouted, and off they went. Lily ran as fast as she could. Her legs moved like the wind. In the end, Lily won the race. Her friends hugged her and everyone was happy. They played until the sun went down, and then they went back to their big blue house, tired but happy from their day of dancing and racing. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a red shirt that he loved. He wore the shirt every day. Tim was very persistent. He did not like to give up on things. + +One day, Tim saw a big tree. He dared himself to climb the tree. Tim wanted to show his friends how brave he was. He started to climb the tree, but it was very hard. Tim did not give up, because he was persistent. + +Tim climbed higher and higher. He was very high up in the tree. Suddenly, Tim slipped and fell. He hurt himself very badly. His red shirt got dirty and torn. Tim was sad and in pain. He should not have dared to climb the big tree. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a small angel in his garden. The angel was very pretty and had a big smile. Tim knew the angel was reliable because she helped him find his lost toy. The angel said, "Hi Tim! Let me help you find your toy." + +Tim and the angel looked all around the garden. They looked under the flowers and behind the trees. Tim said, "Angel, let us look over there by the big rock." They walked to the big rock and found the lost toy. Tim was very happy and the angel was happy too. + +Tim and the angel played together all day. They played with the toy and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Tim said, "Thank you, angel. You are the best and most reliable friend." The angel smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I will always be here to help you." +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a small, harmless bug named Billy. Billy was a very happy bug, and he liked to learn new things every day. He had many friends in the forest, and they all liked to play together. + +One day, Billy and his friends were playing near a big tree. They saw an old, wise owl sitting on a branch. The owl said, "Hello, little bugs! I can teach you a new word today." Billy and his friends were excited to learn a new word. + +The owl taught them the word "friend". They all practiced saying the word together. "Friend, friend, friend!" they said happily. Now, Billy and his friends had a new word to use when they played together. They were very proud of themselves for learning a new word, and they thanked the wise owl. From that day on, they always called each other "friend" and had many more fun adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to watch Mom cook in the kitchen. One day, Mom put on her apron to make a big cake. Kitty sat on the floor and watched closely. + +"Kitty, do you want to help me?" asked Mom. Kitty meowed and nodded her head. Mom gave Kitty a small bowl to fill with flour. Kitty was very happy to help. + +Kitty filled the bowl with flour and gave it to Mom. Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Kitty!" They made the cake together and it smelled so good. When the cake was done, they shared it with the whole family. Kitty felt proud and loved being a helpful, nosy cat. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He lived in a forest with many animals. One day, it started to rain very hard. The animals were scared and started to run for shelter. The fox saw a little bird who was not flying away. + +The fox asked the bird, "Why are you not flying away from the rain?" The bird replied, "I lost my jewel and I cannot leave without it." The fox thought for a moment and said, "I can help you find your jewel." + +The fox and the bird searched for the jewel in the rain. They looked everywhere, but they could not find it. Suddenly, the fox had an idea. He said, "Let's go to my den, and we can look for your jewel there." + +When they got to the fox's den, they found the jewel. The bird was so happy and thanked the clever fox. They became good friends and helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk on the street with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a big chocolate cake in a shop window. She urged her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Then, an old and wise man came up to them and asked why she was crying. Lily told him about the cake and how much she wanted it. The wise man said, "Sometimes we want things very badly, but it's important to listen to our parents and trust that they know what's best for us." + +Lily's mom thanked the wise man and they continued their walk. Lily thought about what he said and realized that her mom always wants the best for her. From that day on, she listened to her mom and trusted her decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite truck when the engine stopped working. Timmy was sad because he loved that truck. + +Timmy's dad saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his dad about his broken truck. Dad said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll take it to the mechanic and he'll heal the engine." + +The next day, Timmy and his dad went to the mechanic. The mechanic was a kind man who fixed the engine and made the truck as good as new. Timmy was happy because he got his favorite truck back and it was harmless again. He thanked the mechanic and said, "You healed my truck. Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she found a bone outside in her backyard. She picked it up and thought it was very interesting. + +Lily's mom saw the bone and told her that it belonged to a dog. Lily didn't understand why the dog didn't want its bone anymore. She asked her mom if she could make something creative with it. + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily! You can use your imagination and create something amazing." Lily thought for a moment and then got an idea. She used some glue and glitter to decorate the bone and turned it into a beautiful necklace. + +Lily wore her new necklace to school the next day. Her friends loved it and asked where she got it. Lily proudly told them how she found a bone and used her creative skills to make something special. The moral of the story is that you can always use your imagination to make something wonderful out of something unexpected. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the grass and dirt. One day, he found a stick and started to write his name in the ground. + +His mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm writing my name!" Timmy exclaimed happily. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great! You're being very persistent." + +Timmy didn't know what that meant, so he asked, "What's persistent?" + +"It means you keep trying even when it's hard," his mom explained. + +Timmy nodded and continued to write his name in the ground, feeling proud and persistent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a messy room with toys everywhere. One night, Lily had a dream that her toys came to life and made a big mess in her room. + +In the morning, Lily's mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to clean up your room. It's too messy!" + +Lily replied, "But Mommy, I had a dream that my toys made the mess. I didn't do it!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's take a break and play with your toys. But after that, we need to clean up together." + +Lily was happy to play with her toys and forgot about the messy room. But when it was time to clean up, Lily and Mommy worked together to take care of the mess. And from then on, Lily made sure to keep her room clean so she wouldn't have any more messy dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the store to buy some bread. Lily was excited to help her mommy, so she put on her shoes and walked to the store. + +On her way to the store, Lily saw a bird singing in a tree. She stopped to listen to the sweet sound of the bird's song. Then, she continued walking west towards the store. + +When Lily got to the store, she saw a little boy crying. She asked him why he was crying, and he said he lost his toy car. Lily felt sad for the little boy, so she helped him look for his toy car. They looked everywhere, and finally found it under a bush. + +The little boy was so happy to have his toy car back, and Lily felt happy too. She learned that helping others is important, and it makes you feel good inside. From that day on, Lily always listened for people who needed help and went west to help them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play. One day, she saw a big statue that was very dirty. "Ew, that statue is filthy!" she said to her mom. + +Her mom said, "Let's clean it up!" So, they got some water and soap and started to clean the statue. Lily stepped on a stool to reach the top of the statue. + +As they were cleaning, an old man walked by and said, "Wow, you two are doing a great job! That statue looks brand new!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! We love helping out." + +From that day on, Lily and her mom made it a habit to clean the park every week. They loved making the park a better place for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a huge garden. In the house, there was a family who loved music. They had a piano in their living room. The piano was big and black. + +One day, the family had a party. They invited all their friends to come and have fun. When their friends arrived, the family welcomed them with big smiles. They played music on the piano and danced together. + +The children at the party loved the piano. They took turns playing it and making beautiful music. Everyone had a great time at the party. When it was time to say goodbye, the family thanked their friends for coming and said they were welcome back anytime. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very shy and didn't like to talk to other animals. One day, Benny's mommy noticed that he was feeling a little sore. She decided to give him a massage to make him feel better. Benny felt happy and relaxed as his mommy gently rubbed his back. + +Later that day, Benny went outside to play with his friends. They were all having fun, but Benny was still feeling a little shy. His friend, Sammy the squirrel, noticed that Benny was feeling left out. Sammy decided to poke Benny gently on the shoulder to get his attention. Benny looked up and smiled. He was happy that Sammy wanted to play with him. From that day on, Benny wasn't so shy anymore and he learned that it's okay to ask for a massage when he's feeling sore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and smell the flowers. One day, Benny found a hat lying on the ground. It was a big, red hat with a white feather on top. Benny put the hat on his head and felt very fancy. + +Suddenly, a big, mean dog came running towards Benny. "Give me that hat, bunny!" the dog barked harshly. Benny was scared and didn't want to give up his new hat. "No way!" Benny said bravely. "This hat is mine now." + +The dog growled and tried to snatch the hat from Benny's head, but Benny hopped quickly out of the way. "You can't catch me!" Benny giggled. The dog chased Benny around for a while, but eventually gave up and went home. Benny was very happy to have his new hat and continued to hop around in the grass, feeling very fancy indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a blue cart. It was a big cart with four wheels. The cart was very useful for carrying things. + +One day, a little bird fell from its nest. It was very sad and scared. But then a kind boy came along and rescued the bird. He picked it up gently and put it in the blue cart. + +The boy took the bird to his house and gave it some food and water. The bird was very happy and chirped all day long. The blue cart was very helpful in rescuing the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat his cereal in a big bowl every morning. One day, Timmy's little sister, Sally, stole his bowl! Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom had a reliable solution. She gave Timmy a new bowl that was even better than his old one. Timmy was happy again and ate his cereal with a big smile on his face. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even if someone steals something from him, there is always a reliable solution to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with many branches. One day, the bird found a humble little branch to rest on. The bird liked the branch so much that it decided to record a song for it. The bird sang a beautiful song and the branch felt very happy. From that day on, the bird always came back to visit the humble little branch and sing more songs for it. And the branch was very proud to have such a talented friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Lily and Max were best friends and loved to play together. One day, Lily took Max for a walk in the park. Max was enjoying the walk, but suddenly he saw a squirrel and ran after it. Lily was shocked and scared because Max had never run away before. + +Lily ran after Max and found him playing with the squirrel. She was happy to see Max having fun, but she was also worried that he might get hurt. She said, "Max, come back here! You scared me!" Max looked at Lily with his adorable eyes and wagged his tail. He didn't want to leave the squirrel, but he knew Lily was worried. So, he went back to her. + +Lily hugged Max and said, "I enjoy playing with you, Max, but you have to be careful. I don't want you to get hurt." Max licked Lily's face and barked happily. From that day on, Max never ran away again and Lily and Max continued to enjoy their walks in the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He got a new toy that was really cool. It was a red ball that could bounce really high. Timmy loved to bounce it all around the house. + +One day, Timmy's dad brought home a big box. Inside the box was a surprise! It was a new bike for Timmy. The bike had shiny gears that made it go really fast. Timmy was so happy and he couldn't wait to ride his new bike outside. + +When Timmy got outside, he saw his friends playing with their balls. Timmy wanted to show off his new bike, so he rode it towards his friends. As he rode, he saw a big bump in the road. He rode over it and his bike bounced up and down. Timmy thought it was so much fun and he laughed and laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, her mommy bought her a microphone. It was shiny and smooth. + +Lily was so happy that she started singing right away. But something was wrong. The microphone didn't fit her small hands. She couldn't hold it properly. She was sad. + +Her mommy saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily told her about the microphone. "It doesn't fit me," she said. Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can buy a smaller one that fits you perfectly." And they did. Now Lily sings and dances with her new microphone every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mother asked her to help with the laundry. She gave Lily a big sheet to fold. + +Lily tried to fold the sheet, but it was wet and heavy. She didn't like it at all. She left the sheet outside to dry in the sun. Then, she went to play with her toys. + +Later, when Lily's mother asked her for the sheet, Lily couldn't find it. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be seen. She felt sad and scared. + +But then, Lily remembered where she left the sheet to dry. She ran outside and found the sheet, all dry and ready to be folded. She felt happy and proud of herself for finding it. From that day on, Lily always remembered to put things away where they belong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hut with his family. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a little bird in trouble. The bird was stuck in a tree and couldn't fly away. Timmy knew he had to help the bird, so he ran to his mom and dad and asked them to let him climb the tree to save the bird. + +Timmy's parents were very alert and careful, but they knew how much Timmy wanted to help the bird. They let him climb the tree and he was able to save the bird. The bird flew away and Timmy felt very happy that he was able to help. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it means taking a risk. Timmy was brave and determined to help the bird, and in the end, he was able to make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cold apple to eat. Lily loved apples! She took a big bite and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to share her apple with her friend, but her mom didn't allow it. Lily was sad, but she understood that it was important to listen to her mom. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her family. She saw a little boy who looked sad. Lily remembered how she felt when she couldn't share her apple, so she decided to give the boy one of her own. The boy's face lit up with a big smile. Lily felt happy that she could make someone else happy too. +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's mom sent him a message to come inside for lunch. But Timmy was having so much fun playing that he didn't hear the message. + +When Timmy's mom saw that he wasn't coming inside, she called out to him again. "Timmy, come inside for lunch!" she repeated. But Timmy was still having too much fun to hear her. + +After a while, Timmy's mom started to get frustrated. She wanted him to come inside and eat his lunch, but he wasn't listening. Finally, Timmy's mom went outside and grabbed his hand, leading him inside. From then on, Timmy made sure to listen for his mom's messages so he wouldn't make her frustrated again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a powerful imagination and loved to play with her toys. One night, Lily had a bad dream. It was a nightmare about a scary monster that wouldn't go away. She tried to stay awake, but she was too tired and fell asleep again. + +The monster came back and Lily tried to run away, but it was too fast. The monster caught her and Lily woke up screaming. She was so scared that she didn't want to go back to sleep. Her parents tried to comfort her, but nothing worked. Lily was too afraid. + +The next night, Lily didn't want to go to bed. She was too scared of having another nightmare. Her parents tried to convince her that it was just a dream, but Lily didn't believe them. She stayed up all night, but eventually fell asleep. The monster came back and this time, it didn't let her go. Lily never woke up again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was always shy around other people. One day, she was asked to sing in front of a big crowd at her school. She was scared and nervous, but her friend Jack said, "Don't worry, I'll help you calm down." + +Jack gave Lily a microphone and said, "Sing like no one is watching." Lily started to sing, but then she saw all the people staring at her and she froze. Jack quickly stepped in front of her and said, "I'll prevent anyone from making fun of you. Just keep singing." + +Lily took a deep breath and started to sing again. This time, she felt more confident and her voice sounded beautiful through the microphone. Everyone clapped and cheered when she finished. Lily felt so happy that she hugged Jack and said, "Thank you for helping me." From then on, Lily wasn't afraid to sing in front of others anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky found a treat that was very yummy. It was soft and squishy, just like a pillow. Ducky ate the treat and it made him very happy. After he ate the treat, he went back to swimming with his friends in the pond. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her doll. There she met her friend Timmy. Timmy wanted to play with the doll too. + +Lily said, "Do you want to share my doll with me?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" So, they played together with the doll. After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home. Lily said, "I have to go now, but you can keep playing with the doll." + +Timmy was so happy that Lily left the doll with him. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Lily smiled and said, "You are welcome. Sharing is fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very curious and liked to explore. One day, she saw a hot stove and wanted to touch it. Her mom said no and told her it was dangerous. + +But Lily didn't listen and touched the stove anyway. She screamed because it was very hot. Her mom quickly put her hand under cold water to help her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was working on her computer and left a file open. Lily saw the file and wanted to enter it. She clicked on it and accidentally deleted all the important information inside. Her mom was very upset and couldn't fix it. + +Lily felt bad and wished she had listened to her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the ocean and all the animals that lived in it. One day, Timmy went to the beach and saw a big whale swimming in the water. The whale was so big and Timmy was a little scared at first, but then he felt excited. + +Timmy wanted to give the whale a present, so he went home and got a toy boat. He brought the toy boat back to the beach and threw it into the water. The whale saw the toy boat and swam over to it. Timmy was so happy that the whale received his gift. + +Timmy was also ready to go home and have dinner with his family. He said goodbye to the whale and went back to his house. Timmy told his family all about the whale and how he gave it a toy boat. They were all very proud of him and happy that he had a good day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny was walking in the forest when he saw a carrot patch. He was so happy! He wanted to eat all the carrots. + +Suddenly, a mouse appeared. The mouse said, "Hello Benny, are you going to eat all those carrots?" Benny replied, "Yes, I love carrots!" The mouse said, "Well, I have a secret to reveal. I know where there is an even bigger carrot patch!" Benny was so excited. "Where is it?" he asked. + +The mouse led Benny to a hidden carrot patch. It was much bigger than the first one! Benny was so grateful to the mouse. He said, "Thank you so much for revealing this to me. You are so modest, but you are the best friend ever!" From that day on, Benny and the mouse shared all the carrots they found together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tommy. + +Tommy said, "Wow, that's a pretty gem! Where did you find it?" + +Lily replied, "I found it over there by the slide. Do you recognize it?" + +Tommy shook his head and said, "No, I've never seen a gem like that before. It's so cold to the touch." + +Just then, another boy named Jack came over and saw the gem. He said, "Hey, that's my gem! I lost it earlier today." + +Lily and Tommy looked at each other, feeling confused. They didn't know what to do. Lily said, "We didn't know it was yours. We just found it on the ground." + +Jack looked at the gem and said, "I'm sorry for getting upset. It's just that this gem is very special to me. It's been in my family for generations. Thank you for finding it." + +Lily, Tommy, and Jack all smiled and played together in the park, happy to have resolved their conflict over the precious gem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma. Emma was very spoiled and always wanted new toys. One day, Lily and Emma went to the store. Emma wanted to spend all of their money on toys, but Lily wanted to save some to buy a postcard for their grandma. + +Emma was not happy about this, but Lily was very kind and wanted to make their grandma happy. When they got home, Emma played with her new toys and Lily wrote a postcard to their grandma. She drew a picture of flowers on the postcard and wrote, "I love you, Grandma!" + +Their grandma was very happy to receive the postcard and felt loved by her granddaughters. Emma realized that it was nice to think of others and not just herself. From that day on, Emma and Lily learned to share and think about others before they spend all their money on toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the woods and go on adventures. One day, he found a big cave. He went inside and it was very dark. He used his flashlight to see where he was going. + +As he was walking, he saw a shiny rock. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a bear! The bear was very big and Timmy was very scared. + +Just then, Timmy's dad came to the rescue. He scared the bear away and Timmy was safe. Timmy was very grateful and said to his dad, "You are my hero! I was so scared and you saved me. I am so humble." His dad replied, "I am just glad you are safe. I would be embarrassed if anything happened to you." From that day on, Timmy never went into the cave alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to hop around in the pond and catch flies for dinner. One day, he saw a pretty lily pad floating on the water. Freddy hopped over to it and sat on it. But when he tried to leave, he found his feet were stuck! The lily pad was wet and sticky. + +Freddy was scared and didn't know what to do. Then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that when he was in trouble, he should take a deep breath and release it slowly. So, Freddy took a deep breath and released it slowly. And just like that, his feet came unstuck from the lily pad! + +Freddy was so happy that he hopped around the pond, catching flies and singing a little song. From that day on, he never forgot what his mom had taught him. And whenever he saw a wet lily pad, he knew just what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect gems. She had a shiny red gem that she loved the most. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +Lily's friend, Emma, saw the red gem and became envious. Emma wanted the gem for herself. She said, "I want your pretty red gem, Lily." Lily said, "No, it's mine. I found it first." + +Emma got angry and slapped Lily's hand. Lily started to cry. Emma felt bad and said sorry. She learned that it's not nice to be envious and hurt others. From that day on, Emma and Lily shared their gems and became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big cart. It was red and had four wheels. The cart belonged to a farmer who used it to carry his crops to the market. One day, the farmer went to the market and left the cart in a field. + +A little bird was flying over the field and saw the cart. The bird was feeling restless and wanted to play. It landed on the cart and started to hop around. Suddenly, it saw some seeds inside the cart. The bird was hungry and wanted to feed on the seeds. + +The bird ate all the seeds and felt full. It then flew away, leaving the cart empty. When the farmer returned, he saw that his cart was empty. He was sad because he had no crops to sell. But then he saw the little bird flying away and he smiled, knowing that at least someone had a good meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read stories from her favorite novel. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's name was Emily. Emily's mom had made some cookies, but they were sour. + +Lily said, "These cookies taste sour. Can we decorate them to make them taste better?" + +Emily said, "That's a good idea! Let's put some sprinkles on them." + +So, they decorated the cookies with colorful sprinkles. They tasted much better now. Emily's mom was happy that they liked the cookies. They all sat down and ate the cookies together while reading Lily's favorite novel. They had a fun day playing and reading stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily loved to play on the swings and slide. She saw a dog, and she wanted to pet it. But, the dog was too nosy and barked at her. + +Lily felt scared and cried. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. That dog is just nosy. We can relax and play on the slide instead." + +Lily felt better and played on the slide. She saw another girl who was alone and looked sad. Lily went up to her and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Do you want to play with me?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, thank you." + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others and not be nosy like the dog. She felt happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, her mommy gave her a big square piece of paper to draw on. Lily was so happy and excited to receive it! + +She drew a big yellow sun in the corner of the square and then added some green grass at the bottom. Next, she drew a happy little bird flying in the blue sky. Lily was so proud of her picture and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was very happy too and put the picture on the fridge for everyone to see. + +From that day on, Lily loved to receive new paper to draw on and make more happy pictures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play in the forest. One day, he found a long stick on the ground and pretended it was a spear. He ran around with it, feeling very brave and strong. + +As he walked deeper into the forest, he saw a big tree with a branch that looked like it was about to snap. Timmy knew it was foolish to go near it, but he wanted to see if he could break the branch off with his spear. + +He approached the tree and raised his spear, ready to strike. Suddenly, the branch snapped and fell to the ground with a loud noise. Timmy jumped back in surprise, realizing that he was lucky he hadn't been hurt. From that day on, he was more careful in the forest and never did anything foolish again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice human named Sarah. She lived in a big house with her dog, Max. One day, Sarah decided to go for a walk in the park. She asked Max to come with her and he wagged his tail happily. + +While they were walking, Sarah saw a little girl crying. The girl had lost her teddy bear and was very sad. Sarah wanted to help, so she asked Max to bring his favorite toy to the girl. Max ran back to the house and brought his toy to the little girl. She stopped crying and smiled. Sarah was happy to see the little girl happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal in her big, blue bowl every morning. One day, her mom gave her a new, red bowl, but Lily refused to eat her cereal in it. She only wanted her big, blue bowl. + +But one morning, Lily's big, blue bowl broke into tiny pieces. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom gave her the new, red bowl again, but this time Lily didn't refuse. She ate her cereal in it and realized it wasn't so bad after all. + +After breakfast, Lily went outside to play. She heard a noisy bird chirping in a nearby tree. She looked up and saw a beautiful blue jay. The noisy bird made her smile and she was happy again. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to try new things and that even noisy birds can bring joy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to lay in the sun and sleep all day. One day, Mittens saw a bowl of milk and decided to take a sip. But Mittens was so big that his ear fell into the bowl and got all wet. Mittens didn't like his ear being wet, so he tried to shake it dry. But that didn't work, so Mittens decided to lay in the sun to let his ear dry. Mittens' ear was so wet that it took a long time to dry and he had to soak up the sun for a while. +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 went on a walk in the woods with her dog, Max. They were having so much fun until Max ran off and got lost. + +Lily searched and searched for Max but she couldn't find him anywhere. She started to feel sad and scared. Just then, she saw a boy walking by. He looked thoughtful and kind. Lily asked him if he had seen Max, but he said no. + +Lily didn't want to give up. She dared herself to keep looking for Max. She searched high and low, and finally, she heard a bark. It was Max! He had been stuck in some bushes. Lily was so happy to have found him and she thanked the thoughtful boy for his help. From that day on, Lily and Max never went on walks without each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen who ruled over a big kingdom. She was very helpful and always tried to make her people happy. One day, a little girl came to the queen and made a request. She asked the queen for a toy. + +The queen thought for a moment and then asked the little girl, "Why do you want a toy?" The little girl replied, "Because I want to play with it." The queen smiled and said, "I have a better idea. Instead of giving you a toy, why don't we play together? That way, we can have fun and be happy together." + +The little girl was very happy with the queen's suggestion and they played together all day long. The moral of the story is that sometimes, what we really need is not things, but the company of others. The queen was helpful and showed the little girl that true happiness comes from spending time with loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to drive his car. He had a big smile on his face every time he got behind the wheel. One day, he saw a white cloud in the sky and he knew it was going to rain soon. + +The old man drove his car to the store to buy an umbrella. He picked out a red one with white polka dots. As he was leaving the store, he saw a little boy crying because he forgot his hat at home and he didn't want to get wet. + +The old man felt sorry for the boy and decided to give him his umbrella. The boy was so happy and thanked the old man. As he drove away, the old man felt even happier than before because he knew he had made someone else's day better. And just as he had predicted, it started to rain and the little boy stayed dry under the umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter around the park. One day, Lily saw an old man who looked very sad. She went up to him and asked, "Are you okay?" + +The old man replied, "I lost my hearing a long time ago. I can't hear anything anymore." + +Lily felt very sad for the old man. She wanted to help him. She said, "I have an idea! I'll ride my scooter around you and you can feel the wind. Maybe it will make you feel better." + +The old man smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Thank you, Lily." + +So, Lily rode her scooter around the old man and he felt the wind. It made him feel happy. Before Lily left, the old man said, "Thank you for making me feel better. I learned today that even if I can't hear, I can still feel happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help." Then she shut off her scooter and went home, feeling happy that she could make someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and saw an empty calendar on the wall. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, why is the calendar empty?" + +Her mommy replied, "Today is Sunday, Lily. We don't have anything planned for today. What do you want to do?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to go to the park and wave to the ducks in the pond." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea! Let's go." So, they went to the park and Lily waved to the ducks. They quacked back and Lily giggled with joy. It was a wonderful day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and have tea parties with them. One day, she decided to make her tea party extra special by inviting her teddy bear to join in. + +As they sat around the table, Lily's teddy bear suddenly became very charming. He wore a bow tie and spoke in a polite voice. Lily was so happy that her teddy bear had become so charming. + +They sipped their tea and nibbled on cookies, enjoying each other's company. When the tea party was over, Lily hugged her teddy bear and thanked him for being such a wonderful guest. From that day on, Lily's teddy bear was always charming whenever they had tea parties together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. The pool was big and blue and smooth. Timmy's mommy told him to be careful and not lean too far over the edge of the pool. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to swim. They splashed and played in the pool for hours. Timmy forgot what his mommy said and leaned too far over the edge of the pool. He fell in and couldn't swim back up. Billy tried to help, but he was too small. + +Timmy's mommy came outside and saw what happened. She jumped in the pool and saved Timmy, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. Billy was sad and cried. Timmy's mommy hugged him and said, "Always listen to what I say and be careful around the pool." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures with her friends. One day, she saw a police officer walking down the street. She ran up to him and said, "Hi Mr. Cop, what are you doing?" + +The cop smiled and said, "I'm keeping everyone safe. It's my job." + +Lily was curious and asked, "What does that mean?" + +The cop explained, "It means I help people when they need it. Just like how you help your friends when they fall down." + +Lily thought about this and realized that the cop was a gifted helper. She thanked him and went on her way, feeling relaxed and happy knowing that there were people like the cop looking out for her. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a ride in his jeep. He drove through the forest and saw many animals like birds and rabbits. Suddenly, he saw a big bear and he stopped his jeep. The bear stared at Timmy and Timmy stared at the bear. Timmy felt scared, but he stayed calm and didn't move. The bear walked away and Timmy continued his ride. When he got home, he told his mom about the bear and how he stayed calm. +Once upon a time there was a big yard. It was so big you could play in it for hours. + +One day a girl named Grace came to the yard. She could see lots of things to play with but instead of playing she wanted to make a change. + +Grace was very patient. She worked hard for days and days. Each day she moved plants around, pulled weeds and dug in the dirt. + +Finally, Grace was done. The yard looked different. It was now full of beautiful flowers and plants, and even a small pond for the birds to drink from. + +Grace was so proud. She had changed the yard with her own two hands. That was a wonderful feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was walking in the park when suddenly she began to feel very sneezy. She couldn't help it, and soon enough she was sneezing a lot. + +She needed to cover her mouth so she grabbed a handkerchief from her pocket. But as soon as she held it up to her nose, she smelled something funny – it was gas! Luckily, the gas wasn't too strong, but it still made her sneeze because it was so dry. + +She tried to get away, but it was too late. The gas was too strong, and Lucy had to sneeze over and over again. She closed her eyes and crossed her fingers that the sneezing would stop soon. + +Finally, after a few minutes, Lucy's sneezing stopped. The gas had gone away and she could now breathe normally again. She was so relieved that the gas had gone away, and she was very happy to not be sneezing anymore. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a pig with an orange nose. The pig had a big problem and couldn't solve it. He was so sad! But then one day, he thought of a plan. He decided to ask the big orange cat for help. + +The pig asked the cat, "Can you help me solve my problem?" The cat looked up, its bright orange eyes wide with curiosity. "Of course I can! What do you need?" The pig explained his problem, and the cat thought and thought. + +Then, finally, the cat had a plan! He told the pig to wiggle his nose, three times really fast. The pig did as he was told, and much to his surprise, it worked! His problem was solved. The pig was so happy he could hardly stand it! He thanked the cat for helping him solve his problem. + +From then on, the pig and the cat were best friends, solving all sorts of wonderful problems together. +Once, there was a boy who wanted to play hockey. So, he grabbed his hockey stick and went outside. He saw two people playing hockey and he wanted to join them. He yelled, "Let me play!" But they didn't hear him, so he yelled louder. This time, they heard him and said, "Yes! You can play with us." + +The boy was very happy. He started running and playing hockey with them. He enjoyed the game a lot. After a while, they took a break and shared some sour lemonade. The boy took a sip and it was the sourest thing ever! He made a face and yelled, "Ew, that's sour!" Everyone laughed, but the boy was still determined to keep playing hockey. + +So, the boy and his new friends kept playing until the sun went down. Then, it was time for the boy to go home. He said goodbye to his friends and thanked them for letting him play hockey. They said, "Anytime, come and play again!" The boy was very happy. He waved goodbye and went home. +Once upon a time there was a restless ground. It wanted something new and exciting. So one day the ground decided to marry a giant tree. They both wanted to be together. The tree loved to play with the ground, and the ground loved being tickled by the leaves of the tree. + +They were very happy. Every morning the sun would rise and the ground would sparkle from all of the dew on the grass. The tree and ground would play games together, and tell stories. + +The ground would travel from one place to another. But it always came back to the tree. The two were never apart. They would run through the fields, and cuddle under the stars. + +Everything was perfect until one night the ground became so restless that it couldn't stay still. It was just too much, and the ground needed to move. The tree was sad and didn't want the ground to leave, but eventually it said goodbye. + +The ground wanted to explore and it set off on an adventure. The tree waited and waited, but never saw the ground again. But they will always be married in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a magical dress that made her feel very special. Every time she put it on, she felt so creative. + +The dress was special because it had a magic horn on it. Whenever the little girl wanted to, she could press the horn and something wonderful would happen. + +One day, the little girl got dressed in her special dress and went outside to play. She pressed the horn and an incredible rainbow appeared in the sky. The little girl was so excited. She clapped her hands and laughed with joy. + +The magical dress and the magical horn had made her day so fun. The little girl was so happy that she wanted to share the fun with all her friends. She ran inside and asked her mom if she could invite everyone over to play. + +Her mom said yes, and soon all the girl's friends were dressed in their special clothes, playing with the magic horn and enjoying the rainbow. They had so much fun and felt so creative. + +The End. +Rylee was so happy when she saw her dad. He was coming home with two big steaks. She ran and hugged him. Dad said he was sorry for forgetting to call and said he wanted to make it up to her with the steak. Rylee said it was okay and hugged him again. + +Then Dad asked if she would forgive him. Rylee thought for a minute and said yes. She gave him a big smile and Dad hugged her tight. He was so glad Rylee could forgive him. + +Rylee was so happy her Dad was back home and with steak! The two of them cooked the steak together and ate it with big smiles. It tasted so yummy! Rylee was so glad she was able to forgive Dad and that everything was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a bee called Buzz. Buzz was a very hungry bee, and he was looking for something to eat. He flew around, looking for food, but he couldn't find anything. + +Buzz kept flying until he saw some flowers. He thought they might have something tasty inside, so he landed on one and tried to get the food out. He dug and dug, but he couldn't find anything. + +Buzz was sad, so he decided to get back in the air and keep looking for food. He flew for a long time and eventually he saw a bee hive, full of yummy honey. He was so happy! + +Buzz tried to go into the bee hive, but the door was too small for him. He tried and tried to get in, but he just couldn't make it! He was so hungry, he was about to give up when he heard someone calling his name. It was his friends! + +Buzz's friends had seen him trying to get into the hive, so they opened the door for him. He thanked them and went inside. There were plenty of honey for him to eat and he was so happy! He never went hungry again. +John was on a tour when he noticed a hurt bird. He felt bad for it, so he scooped it up in his hands and looked around for help. He saw an old man who smiled kindly at him and asked what he was doing. John told him that he had found a hurt bird and he wanted to help it. The old man told him to set the bird down and he'd take care of it. + +John was relieved that the man could help, so he put the bird down carefully and watched the man take out a bag of seed and put it near the bird. The bird was so hungry that it started eating right away. The old man smiled at John and said that the bird would soon be better. + +John smiled back and asked if he could stay and watch the bird get better. The old man nodded and let John watch the bird until it flew away. John was glad that the bird was better and he noticed that he was feeling better too. It was a happy ending for everyone! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack who was very lively. Every day he would play all sorts of exciting games, but he especially liked to search. He would search for anything he could find - from bugs to feathers. + +One day Jack was looking for things near the park when he came across something that was quite peculiar. It was a magnet! He had never seen one before, so he was eager to find out what it could do. + +After some searching and experimenting, Jack discovered that the magnet would help pick up certain objects he could not grab with his hands. He was so excited and ran around picking up rocks, twigs and leaves with it. His magnetic discoveries made him even more lively as he happily laughed and ran around the park. + +Jack was very pleased with his new magnet. He would use it everyday, searching around the park and beyond. He never got bored of looking for new things with his magnet. +Once there was a girl named Kelly. She was 3 years old and liked to kick things. So one day she went outside and saw a lemon sitting on the ground. She was so excited, so she picked it up and held it close. + +Kelly was going to kick the lemon, so she drew back her leg and kicked it hard. She kicked it so loud that it startled her mother who was inside. Kelly laughed and laughed as she watched the lemon fly through the air. + +After the lemon had stopped rolling, Kelly ran to pick it up again. She kicked it over and over until the lemon broke into pieces. She was so happy with what she had done! + +Kelly ran to show her mother the mess she had made. But when her mother saw the broken pieces of lemon, she told Kelly not to kick things anymore. Kelly understood, so she put the pieces of lemon in the bin and went inside to get ready for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear who was a very kind soul. One day, the bear was walking in the woods when he came across an old tree. He looked closely at the tree and realized there was a needle stuck in the bark. + +The bear thought carefully about what he could do and then he decided to pray. He prayed very hard to the sky and asked for help to get the needle out of the tree. Suddenly, there was a bright light which filled the woods. + +The light seemed to have answered the bear's prayer, for the needle had gone! The bear was so thankful and smiled from ear to ear. He had gotten his need, and all he had to do was pray. +Once upon a time there was a humble mouse. He lived in a small house in the woods. Every morning he would open the door to his house and look out. One day, the mouse saw a small boy walking up to his house. The mouse was scared and quickly closed the door. The boy said "hello" and the mouse heard him. He opened his door and they became friends. + +The boy was very nice and gentle. He named the mouse "Patrick". The two of them would go outside and play every day. They would run around and hide from the birds. One day the boy showed Patrick his house. Patrick was amazed! Soon it was time for the boy to go home. Patrick was sad, but he waved goodbye. + +At night, Patrick would close the door to his house and feel happy inside. He knew the boy and he would come back the next day. They continued to be friends and play together everyday, and Patrick was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little dog called Zigzag. Zigzag was a very happy pup and enjoyed playing in the sun. One day, Zigzag's owner wanted to take him for a walk. So, they left the house and started walking. + +Suddenly Zigzag noticed a big, green field! He started running towards it with lots of energy. It was the perfect place to play and Zigzag couldn't help but be excited! He started running around and around in zigzags. + +When Zigzag's owner saw him, he laughed and started to run with him. They played together, running and bouncing around, but soon Zigzag started to get tired. His owner said they should go home and Zigzag barked happily in agreement. + +As they walked back to the house, Zigzag's owner stopped and looked down at the pup. He smiled and said, "I love you Zigzag. You always make me so happy." Then he bent down and gave him a big hug. Zigzag smiled back and raised his paw to give his owner a high five! +Once upon a time, a tiny bug called Henry went for a walk. As he walked, he wondered what he might find. Suddenly, he saw a cobweb in the corner of the garden. He stopped to look at it and saw that it was very thin and almost invisible. It looked so harmless and delicate, Henry decided to climb through it. He walked along the web and made tiny footprints on it. As he explored, he looked around in wonder at all the different colours and shapes he saw. Suddenly, he felt something tickling his face! A small spider had come along and was playing with him. Henry laughed and played with the spider until he reached the end of the cobweb. He said goodbye to his new friend and ran home. +Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy man. He had a big house, lots of money and an expensive garage. The garage was filled with all kinds of cool cars and planes. The man loved his garage and he thought it was really special. + +One day, he told his young daughter about the garage. He said it was full of amazing things and that she should believe in it. The daughter was only 3 years old, but she believed in the garage. She knew it was something special. + +The father said that he would take her down to the garage and show her all the amazing things inside. She was so excited! But the garage was very big and expensive, so the father had to be careful. But the daughter trusted him and believed that he could take her there safely. + +Sure enough, the father took her to the garage and showed her all the wonderful things inside. She was amazed. She looked at all the cool things and couldn't believe it! After that day, she always believed in the garage and its contents. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a world all covered in dirt. That world was very, very messy. No one could get around because it was too hard to move. + +Then one day a very rare thing happened. A special person with a bucket and a brush came to that world. He wanted to clean it. And he did. The special person went around cleaning and clearing the dirt. + +Soon, that world was all sparkly and clean. Everyone in the world was so, so happy. They were able to get around much better now. Everywhere was beautiful and shiny, just like it should be. + +And that world stayed clean forever. The special person never had to come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid who loved to play games. Every day he wanted to try to win. He kept trying and trying, but he didn't seem to win very often. One day, he tried and tried, and he kept going. He just wouldn't stop and eventually he won! It was a great victory for him. He felt so happy and proud. + +From then on, he kept playing and he kept trying. He kept learning how to get better and better at the games. Soon enough, the games became easy for him. He was able to win most of his games. He felt victorious every time and he kept getting smarter and better. He was so proud of himself! +Mum made an exciting plan. She said she wanted to take George to the bright night sky. George was so excited. He loved the stars and the moon and he couldn't wait to go and see them. + +So, George and Mum put on their coats and shoes, and they headed out into the night. The sky was so clear and bright. George saw lots of stars twinkling above them. He pointed his finger up, and Mum showed him the moon smiling down at them. + +George loved the night sky so much. He asked Mum if they could stay until it was time to go home, and Mum said yes! They watched the night sky until their tummies told them it was time to go home. + +George was so happy. He was so excited for the next time his Mum made a plan to go and see the bright and beautiful night sky. +Mommy put a menu on the table. It had lots of great things to eat on it. There were tasty sandwiches, crispy chips and sweet ice cream. Mommy said the menu had lots of choices. + +I asked if I could pick something to eat. She said yes and asked what I wanted. I looked at the menu and saw a lot of yummy things. I pointed to a big sandwich and said, "I want that!" Mommy said it was a great choice. + +I ate the big sandwich. It was delicious! After I finished, Mommy said it was time to go. I said good bye to the menu and thanked it for the great food. I knew I would come back and explore more of the menu's tasty treats soon. +Once there was a lazy girl and a lazy boy. They liked to quarrel all day long. They argued about who was the laziest, and about who was the most fun. + +One day, the lazy boy had had enough of the arguing. He said, "I'm going for a walk." The girl didn't like this very much. + +So she followed the boy, and they started to quarrel again. Suddenly, the boy's stomach started to grumble. He was very hungry. + +The girl said, "Let's go get something to eat. That way, we can stop quarrelling." The boy agreed, and they stopped fighting. They found a nice place to eat. The food was delicious and they both felt better. + +From then on, they always went to eat together when they were feeling lazy and wanted to quarrel. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was worried because she couldn't find her toy. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be seen. She knelt down onto her knees and started to get very sad. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from behind her. She turned around and saw her toy bouncing on the ground! She was so happy that she forgot to be worried. She quickly hurried over and picked up her toy and hugged it tightly. + +The little girl then knelt back down onto her knee again. She wanted to thank the person who had found her toy. But when she looked up, there was no one there. She realised it must have been a magical person! + +She lightly touched her knee and smiled. She was so lucky to have her toy back. She knew from then on she would never be too worried if she ever lost something again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane was so very excited because she was going on her first ever vacation! She packed her suitcase with lots of clothes and toys and when she had finished she made sure that everything fit. She said goodbye to her parents and hopped into the car, ready to go. + +Jane's vacation was brilliant. Every day she went to different places and did lots of fun things. She played on the beach and went to special places to learn about history and art. She also made lots of new friends with the other children on vacation. + +When the vacation day was over, Jane was so sad to go home. But she couldn't wait to tell everyone about her brilliant vacation! +Once there was a young boy named John. He was only three and loved to have fun! One day he decided he wanted to do some exercise. So he headed outside to his backyard. + +John yelled with joy as he started doing jumping jacks and running around in circles. He jumped high and laughed as he ran. He was having so much fun! + +After a little while he started getting tired. He stopped running around and started to take a break. However, just as he was about to sit down, something scared him! He yelped and yelled in fright! + +It turns out that what scared him was just a big, friendly dog. It was the neighbor's pet and it had come over to join in on the fun. John laughed and pet the dog before heading back inside. He was happy that he had done some exercise and made a new friend on the same day! +Once upon a time, there was a purple squirrel. She lived in a very dark forest, with not much light to see by. The squirrel was always feeling very sad and lonely in the darkness. + +One day, she was feeling extra sad, and it was very dark in the forest. Suddenly, she saw something glowing in the distance. She hopped over to see what it was. + +The glow was coming from a large purple flower, and it was giving off a warm, friendly light. The squirrel was so happy to see the flower glowing that she stayed there and looked at it for a very long time. + +The flower seemed to be glowing brighter and brighter, until it lit up the whole forest! The squirrel was so happy, she danced around and sang, and the purple flower glowed even brighter. + +Now, the squirrel had a friend in the dark forest, and they would play together in the light of the glowing purple flower. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Nate. He loved to play. One day he went to the park with his mom. Nate saw the big slide and asked his mom if he could go play on it. + +His mom said yes and Nate ran to the slide. He put his hands up and started to go down. The slide was so smooth! There was lots of fun to be had on the slide. Nate went up and down the slide again and again. + +Every time, Nate laughed as he went down the slide. He had so much fun playing. When it was time to go home, Nate said goodbye to the slide. He gave it a big hug and said, “Thank you for letting me pay. I love you!†+Once upon a time there was a lazy frog named Fred. Every day Fred would wake up early in the morning and hop around the pond looking for something to eat. After his morning snack, Fred would relax and take a big swim. He loved to splash around in the water and chase the fish. As the days got longer, Fred would stay in the water longer too. It was his favorite place to be! + +One morning, Fred was too lazy to wake up. He stayed in bed all day, not even bothering to go for a swim. But when the sun started to set, something inside him woke him up and he knew it was time for a swim. He hopped in the water and for a long time he swam around, enjoying the warmth of the sun on his back. The water felt wonderful and Fred was happy. + +From that day on, Fred never missed a morning swim. Whenever he was feeling lazy, he knew it was time to jump in the pond and enjoy the day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and very curious about the world around him. One day, he noticed a letter on the ground. He picked it up and saw that it was addressed to him! Jack was so excited, so he grabbed the letter and pulled it open. Inside he found a helpful message from a friendly old lady. She told him that if he was ever feeling lonely or needed help, he could come to her house and she would be there. Jack was so happy! He took the letter and pulled it close to his heart. From then on, Jack knew he would always have someone to turn to when he needed help. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved adventures. + +One day, she went to a cabin with her family in the woods. They were excited and could not wait to unpack. Lucy opened her suitcase and took out lots of fun things – stuffed animals, new clothes, and games. + +Her parents were very flexible. They said that she could do whatever she wanted and have as much fun as she wanted. + +So, Lucy decided to explore the cabin. She went into the kitchen and found a basket of apples. Then, she went into the living room and built a fort with blankets and pillows. + +Lucy had a magical day full of adventures. As she packed up her things and climbed into bed, she was already thinking of what she would do during her next visit to the cabin. +One day, little Peter was walking down the street with his mom. He saw an old man taking pictures with an amazing camera. Peter asked the old man if he could take a look at the camera. The old man handed it to little Peter. + +He instantly felt very envious of the old man's camera. He wanted it so badly. He was so amazed at all of its features. He just couldn't resist and pressed the button to take a picture. Mommy and the old man both laughed as the camera made a loud snap sound. + +The old man was so kind, he gave the camera to Peter to keep! Peter was so happy, he jumped up and down and hugged his mom. From then on, he always had his camera with him, taking pictures of everything he saw. +Once upon a time there was a mighty band. They played music all day. They were really cool! +One day, the band had some trouble. They felt sad and lonely. +But then, a kind friend came and comforted them. The friend hugged the band and told them not to worry. +The band felt better. They smiled and hugged the friend back. +And ever since that day, the band felt happier when they played music. The friend always made sure to keep them comforted. +The band decided that they were mighty after all, with a kind friend like that. +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby raccoon. He was always looking for a new way to explore. One day, he found a big stream in the forest. He was so excited that he wanted to snap a picture of it. He tried to take the picture with his paws but he couldn't. So he snapped his fingers and made a loud noise. Suddenly, he felt something rub his legs. He looked down and saw a big frog. The frog said, "I can help you take a picture!" The raccoon smiled and thanked the frog. Together they took a picture of the stream. With a snap, they took the picture. The raccoon thanked the frog and went on his way, feeling happy that he was able to capture the beauty of the stream. +Yesterday, Lucy and her dad went for a walk. They were talking about all sorts of things. Lucy wanted to go to the park, but Dad said no because it had already started to get dark. Instead, he took Lucy for a walk around their neighborhood. He pointed out the pretty flowers and showed her the stairs that he had built with his own hands. They talked about the stars in the sky and the birds they could hear chirping. + +The two of them had almost reached home when they stopped at the stairs. Lucy's dad pointed up and said, "Let's climb the stairs and taste the peaceful air at the top." Lucy smiled and agreed. She was a bit scared of the stairs at first but with Dad right beside her, she felt brave. They climbed all the way to the top and stood together, taking in the peaceful air. They looked out across the neighborhood and Lucy was amazed at what she saw. + +After a few minutes, Dad took Lucy's hand and the two of them walked down the stairs. They talked and laughed the whole way down. When they were done, Lucy turned to her dad and smiled. She said, "That was so much fun, Daddy. We should do it again soon!" + +Dad agreed, and the two of them went home, feeling happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted a wife. Every day he would pray that his wish would come true. One day, it did! A beautiful wife appeared and the man was very happy. + +The man was careful not to forget to thank God for granting his wish. He and his wife worked hard and enjoyed life together. + +They had lots of fun, and the man was always thankful for the blessing of his wife. He prayed to God again, thanking Him for giving him such a caring wife. + +The man was careful to take good care of his wife and she looked after him in return. They shared many years of love and happiness together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Joe went for a walk in the woods near his home. It was so exciting! + +As he walked, Joe found a very special point. It was hidden in the leaves and it sparkled in the sun. Joe wanted to open it so he tried to pull it apart. But it didn't work! + +Then Joe remembered that his Dad had taught him how to close something. He put his two hands together around the point and clicked! It opened and something special popped out. It was a sparkly toy, and it made Joe smile. + +Thankful for his Dad's teaching, Joe put the toy back into the point and closed it. He wanted to keep it hidden in the leaves, so no one else would find it. With the toy safely tucked away again, Joe smiled. He had a very special place all to himself. +Martin was walking to the park one day. He saw a bad puppy walking down the street. The puppy didn't look very happy. So, Martin stopped and picked up the puppy. Then he started to skip down the street, with the puppy in his arms. + +The puppy smiled when Martin started to skip. He licked Martin's face and they had a great time. When they got to the park, they saw lots of other children playing. Martin and the puppy started playing together too. + +They skipped around the park, and played tag with the other kids. They had so much fun! Martin and the puppy made lots of new friends. + +At the end of the day, Martin and the puppy hugged each other goodbye. Martin said goodbye to all the children, and then he and the puppy went home. + +Martin smiled the whole way home. He was so happy that he had met the bad puppy and made lots of new friends at the park. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was so frightened of the sun. He was so scared that every morning he would shut his eyes tight and not look at all. Every morning the sun would try and peek through his window, but he kept his eyes shut and wouldn't let the sun come in.Inevitably, the sun returned each day and the little boy stayed frightened and shut his eyes tightly each morning. One day, a little fairy appeared in the boy's room. She said, "Little boy, there's no need to be so frightened of the sun. Just let it peek through the window and you'll see how beautiful it is." + +The little boy listened to the fairy and slowly opened his eyes. Once he got used to the light, he was finally able to admire the sun's beauty. From that day forward, the little boy kept his eyes open each morning and enjoyed watching the sun rise. +Once upon a time there was a smooth river. A big boat was on the river. Two best friends were on the boat. They were very happy. + +Suddenly, a big threat came to the river. It was loud and scary. The best friends were so scared! But then, a brave turtle came to the river. + +The brave turtle covered the friends with its shell. The shell was so smooth and the friends felt safe. The threat went away and the friends were happy again. + +The brave turtle showed them that nothing can keep them apart. They loved the turtle so much. +Once upon a time, there was a pink rhinoceros. Her name was Rochelle. One day, Rochelle decided to take a swim in the river. She waded into the shallow water and started swimming. She splashed her feet and moved her arms in the water. + +Rochelle felt the cool water against her skin. She couldn't stop smiling as she swam around. The river was so much fun! + +After swimming for a while, Rochelle realized it was getting dark. She made her way back to the shore and started to walk home. She said goodbye to the river and thanked it for the wonderful swim. + +Rochelle vowed to come back and swim in the river soon. The pink rhinoceros was delighted with her time in the water. She loved splashing in the river! +Once there was a little girl. She was independent, which meant she liked to do things all by herself. One day, she saw an onion in the garden. She got a very big idea. + +She decided to talk to the onion. She asked the onion to be her friend. The onion did not speak, but the little girl kept talking anyway. + +The girl asked the onion to play with her, to eat with her and to go on adventures with her. The onion still did not speak, but the little girl stayed with the onion for a long time. + +Eventually, the little girl went away to do other things. But she still thought of the onion as her special friend. And she kept talking to it whenever she returned. +Molly and Billy were playing together. They were having a lot of fun. Billy was very smart. He had a great idea. + +He said to Molly, "Let's play a game. I'll tell a joke and we'll see who can laugh the loudest!" Molly laughed at the idea and agreed. + +Billy said, "Let me think of a joke. I know! What did one light bulb say to the other? I'm feeling really bright today." + +Molly laughed so hard. She thought it was the funniest joke ever. After they were done laughing, they decided to play outside. They ran around, playing tag and having a great time. + +They both agreed that Billy was very smart for thinking of such a great joke. They both had a lot of fun that day. +Once upon a time there was a fox. He was hopping through the forest, looking for something to eat. Suddenly he came to a big tree. The fox saw something sparkly on the ground. He knelt down and started to dig. It was hard but he kept going until he found something special and shiny! + +The fox picked it up with his mouth and then hopped off to find a safe place to hide it. He found a big hollow log and quickly hopped inside. He knelt down and buried the treasure deep in the ground. + +The fox was so happy that he had found the special thing! He was sure the treasure would stay safe in this spot. He hopped away, knowing he had found something special and precious - his very own hard treasure! +My wheel was old and rusty. I wanted it to glow. So I went outside on a long, sunny day and I put my wheel in the grass. I smiled when I saw the wheel start to glow. Next, I felt the wheel start to turn. It spun in the sun, getting brighter and brighter. Soon, the wheel was shining like a diamond. I had made a golden wheel. I took my wheel back inside, happy to have it glow in the dark now. I kicked it and it spun around in circles, glowing. I laughted and I laughed until I was out of breath. I had the best wheel ever! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Sophie who loved the ocean. Every day, she would go to the beach and keep her eyes out for dolphins. Dolphins were Sophie's favorite animals and she couldn't resist smiling when she saw them in the water. + +One day, Sophie was walking along the shore when she saw an amazing dolphin splashing around in the water. She stayed still, hoping to catch a better glimpse of it. Suddenly, the dolphin swam closer and closer to Sophie. She wanted to reach out and touch it, but she was too scared. + +The dolphin kept swimming around her and then it came onto the shore. Sophie's heart jumped and she couldn't believe it was happening. She cautiously stepped forward and reached out her hand. To her surprise, the dolphin let her pet it! Sophie was still amazed and kept petting the dolphin until it was time to go home. + +Sophie will never forget the amazing moment she shared with the dolphin, and she goes back to the beach regularly in hopes of seeing it again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had an important job. Every day, he had to mix things together in his big pot. He was very dependable and always did the job right. + +Tom's pot was full of ingredients to make a special novel. Tom had to mix all the ingredients together until they were all smooth. He stirred and stirred until everything was combined. Then he put it into small bottles and off it went. + +When the customers got the novel, they were so happy and grateful to Tom. They said he was so dependable and could be counted on to always do the best job. Tom was so proud to hear this and was happy knowing he was helping people with his specialMixing. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a daughter called Lily. Lily loved to play with her hoop outside in the garden. But one day, when she was playing hoop, she fell over and felt very embarrassed. + +Her Mum saw what happened, and she felt a bit upset. She asked Lily if she was okay, and Lily nodded her head. But then Lily started to feel the embarrassing feeling again. + +So Mum suggested that Lily try a different game and she showed her how to play hide and seek instead. Lily liked this idea, so she started to play. + +She didn't feel embarrassed anymore and she was happy to be playing a different game. This time, when Lily fell over she just laughed and felt better again. Her Mum was glad to see Lily smile again, and they both had a lot of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very pretty. Every morning, she would wake up and know that something special was going to happen. + +Every morning, her mom would tell her a special promise. She would promise that she would play the playground, eat yummy food, and go on a fun adventure. + +The little girl was always full of excitement when she heard these promises. The promise was so attractive that she couldn't help but smile! + +And so, every morning she would wake up, ready to make her dream come true. She was always excited to start a new day filled with adventure! +Once there was a mummy and a daddy. The mummy was bossy and liked to fix things. The daddy was not bossy and liked to start things. + +One day, the mummy and the daddy wanted to go in the park. The mummy had a plan. She said "I will fix the car." The daddy said "ok!" Then he went to the garage to get tools. + +The mummy and the daddy worked hard to fix the car. They opened the hood and found lots of broken parts to fix. The mummy worked fast and knew how to fix the car. The daddy worked slowly but he was good at starting things. + +The mummy and the daddy finally finished fixing the car. It looked perfect! They were so happy they jumped into the car and drove to the park. The mummy was so bossy and she drove the car. The daddy was not bossy. He said "We did a good job fixing the car". +Tommy and his mommy were in the park. Tommy saw a big red truck and wanted to play with it. He asked his mommy if he could play with it, but she said "No, that truck is too expensive for us to play with". She said, "Let's play on the slide instead". + +So Tommy went over to the slide and sat down. But it was very hot and his legs started to itch. He tried to scratch them, but it was no use. Then, his mommy had an idea! + +She said, "Let's do a reverse. Instead of going down, let's go the other way up!" So Tommy and his mommy put their feet on the slide and pushed off. As they went up, Tommy's legs stopped itching. + +At the top, they both had big smiles. Tommy said thank you to his mommy and they both slid down the slide together. It was the most fun Tommy had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who really wanted to have a nice picture. She looked all around, but she couldn't find one that was just right. So she decided to make her own. She carefully drew a picture on her paper, but it didn't look the way she wanted it to. + +The little girl was starting to get frustrated, but she didn't want to give up. She worked hard on her piece of paper and slowly but surely her picture started to improve. Little by little she added details, until finally her picture was just the way she wanted it. + +The little girl was so proud of what she had done. She ran to show it to her mom and asked her how it looked. Her mom looked at the picture and said that it was wonderful. But, then she made a funny face and said it was a bit sour! + +The little girl didn't understand. What did it mean for a picture to be sour? Then her mom said it was a good thing, because it meant that the picture had character and was unique! + +The little girl was glad that her mom was pleased with her picture and was happy to have a unique piece of art to be proud of. From then on, the little girl was sure to make all her pictures just a little bit sour! +Once there was a bird who always dreamed of flying. Every morning he stretched out his wings and tried to fly. But every day, he was too weak and fell straight back to the ground. One day, he heard a magical noise from overhead – it was a switch! When he saw it, he gathered all his energy and leapt up into the air. + +The switch flew around and around in the mild sky. The bird followed the switch and it flew higher and higher until he reached the clouds. He was so excited that he flew all the way around them! He had finally achieved his dream and was so happy. + +The bird kept flying around, enjoying his newfound freedom in the mild air. Whenever he saw the switch, he tried to follow it to explore new lands. He continues to fly and explore the world today. +Once upon a time there was a boy called George. He was very naughty. One day, he was playing in the kitchen. He wanted to see what was on top of the stove, so he came up to take a look. He started pressing the buttons and making funny noises. Then he saw a big red light come on and he knew it was time for him to go. But instead, he stayed and kept pressing the buttons. Soon, George heard his mum coming so he ran away from the stove very quickly. He was very naughty! When his mum arrived in the kitchen, she saw that the stove was lit and she knew George had been there. She was very cross with him and sent him to his room. George was sad. He knew he had been naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a bell. Every day, it would ring. All the animals in the forest knew what it meant. They knew that it was time to come together in a hidden spot. + +One day, the animals were all hidden together and the bells began to ring again. Everyone was so excited and started to jump around. Then, a big surprise came from the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a balloon, floating down to the ground. + +The balloon was red, yellow and blue and it had something special in it. The animals looked at each other, trying to guess what it could be. Then the balloon touched the ground and opened up. Inside there were lots of tasty treats! + +The animals were so happy and couldn't believe their luck. Everyone shared the treats and said goodbye. Then they ran off, happy and full. As they ran, the bell kept ringing and they knew they had to come back to their hidden spot once again. +Once upon a time, there were two kittens. One was very expensive and one was very ordinary. The ordinary kitten loved to slide. It liked to slide around the living room and down the stairs. Every day, it would find something new to slide on. On the other hand, the expensive kitten did not like to slide at all. It only liked to sleep. It liked to be cozy and snuggly. + +One day the ordinary Kitty asked the expensive kitty to come outside and play. The expensive kitty said it didn't want to, so the ordinary kitty went outside on its own. It found a big slippery slide and started sliding down. It went up and down and around and around. The expensive kitty was watching from inside and started to smile a little bit. + +The next day, the ordinary kitty asked if the expensive kitty wanted to come and slide. This time, the expensive kitty agreed to come outside and slide. The two kittens had so much fun together! They laughed and smiled and they both loved sliding down the big slippery slide. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a human who was very hungry. He wanted to find some food. + +So he decided to go to the river. He looked in the river and saw lots of fish swimming around. + +He tried to reach out and grab the fish, but they were too fast. They kept swimming away! + +He needed something else to catch the fish. So he went to the beach and got a net. + +He returned to the river with his net and he was able to catch some fish. He was so happy because he was no longer hungry. He took the fish home and cooked them for his dinner. + +He was very satisfied. From then on, he went to the river every day to catch fish with his net. +It was a lovely day, so John and his mom decided to go to the park. They got in the car and drove to the park. When they got there, they saw lots of other people enjoying the sunshine. + +John ran over to the park cart and started to push it around. He was having so much fun! He made circles in the grass, and stopped to greet some friendly animals. + +At lunchtime, John’s mom unpacked the picnic basket. They had lovely sandwiches, fruit and juice. Afterwards, John and his mom played tag. They laughed and had a great time. + +Finally, it was time to go home. But John didn’t want to leave. He wanted to stay at the park forever. But before they left, they made sure to say goodbye to the park cart. +John's mom gave him a big hug and said "I love you". Then they drove home, happy with the lovely day they had shared. +Once there was a boy named Tom who was small. He loved to explore and see new things every day. + +One day he found a big board. It was so big that Tom could not lift it. But he was determined to find out what was inside. + +Tom picked up the board and tried to open it but he couldn't. All of a sudden a small creature popped out from under the board. It was a mouse! + +The mouse looked up at Tom, and then it nodded its head. That meant the mouse wanted Tom to open the board. + +Tom opened the board and saw many hidden things inside. He was so excited! The mouse and Tom spent the day playing and exploring the things inside the board. + +Tom felt very happy and gave the mouse a big hug. The mouse nodded its head in appreciation and scampered away, leaving Tom with lots of happy memories. +The sun was shining and birds were chirping. All of a sudden, a loud siren broke the calm. A bright red ambulance had pulled up at the end of the street. Out of the ambulance jumped two people in white clothes. They ran to a house with a big bag. + +They knocked on the door and it opened. Inside, a little three year old boy was standing. He was wearing his favourite yellow shirt and smiling. He said hello and looked curiously at the ambulance people. + +The ambulance people revealed that a cat was stuck in a tree at the end of the street. The three year old boy was very excited. He offered to help rescue the cat. The ambulance people smiled and said they'd be very happy to take him along. + +They got into the ambulance and the siren began blaring again. As they drove off, the boy saw a deaf baby in another house. The baby had a big smile on her face and was clapping her hands. The boy smiled back and waved goodbye. + +After a few minutes, they reached the tree. They all climbed up and quickly rescued the cat. The little boy was so happy to have helped. As they drove away in the ambulance, he smiled with joy. He had made a difference and revealed his bravery. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Poppy. Poppy liked playing with her toys, making puzzles and singing songs. + +One day, Poppy was playing outside and she found something shiny and unique in the garden. It was a magnet. Poppy was so excited that she wanted to keep it. She took it to her bedroom and smiled. + +The next morning, Poppy found the Magnet was gone. It had disappeared. Poppy started to cry because she missed it so much. + +But then Poppy remembered that sometimes things disappear and they come back again. She looked everywhere until eventually she found the Magnet in the refrigerator! + +Poppy was so happy and she would never forget how she felt when she found her Magnet. From then on it was her very special, unique toy that she kept safe in her room. +Once there was a wealthy cat. He was big and strong and lived in a special house. He had every toy and blanket and bed he could want. + +But there was something missing. He felt as though he didn't belong. So he went out looking for dust. He searched high and low, and finally he found it - lots and lots of dust. + +The cat was very happy. He took the dust back to his house and he shook and sprinkled it all over until the house was covered in dust. Now he felt like he belonged. Everywhere was shining and glittering, and it was beautiful. + +The wealthy cat was so happy. He curdled up in his spot and knew that he was safe and belonged. All his toys sparkled in the dust, and there was nothing like it in all the world. +Molly was very happy. She ran around the room with a smile on her face. She saw a green desk and had a great idea. She ran over, gave it a big hug, and then sat down in the chair. + +Molly liked the desk. She put some of her toys on it and started playing. She sang a song and laughed and smiled. + +Suddenly, Molly's mom came into the room. She was very surprised to see Molly hugging the desk! Molly smiled even bigger when her mom hugged her. She hugged her back and felt so happy. + +Molly and her mom hugged for a long time. Then, Molly's mom helped her off the desk and said it was time for a snack. Molly nodded and skipped off with her mom. She will always remember the special moment when she hugged the green desk. +Jimmy wanted to go to the airport. He got ready quickly and marched off. He was very excited! + +Jimmy's mom took him to the airport. There were lots of airplanes, and he watched as they flew up in the air. He wanted to take a ride in one of them! + +Jimmy was very successful. He found a nice plane and hopped in. Time flew by, and soon after he arrived at his destination. There were lots of exciting things to do there! + +Jimmy was so glad he went to the airport. He had a fantastic time and was happy to have a successful trip. +Once upon a time there was a rare leaf. It was green and shiny. The leaf was moving fast, it was speeding. It flew through the air and landed on a big tree. + +On the branches of the big tree were two birds. One was red and the other was blue. They were singing and having fun. +The leaf spun around the tree, going faster and faster. The birds chattered in surprise. + +Suddenly, the leaf stopped spinning and twirled gently to the ground. The birds flew away and the leaf lay peacefully on the grass. But it hadn't stopped moving! It was scooting away, speeding across the field. + +The leaf had an adventure, it zoomed over hills and through streams. Everyone it passed was surprised and amazed by this rare leaf that could speed across the countryside. After a while, the leaf became tired and lay down to rest. + +The end. +The snow was falling in big, fluffy flakes. It was so special! +Mama said, "Let's go outside and play in the snow." +So they put on their warmest coats and went outside. It was so much fun! + +They laughed as they rolled in the snow and made snow angels. +Mama said, "Let's make a snowman. He can be our new friend!" +So they found two stones for eyes, and a carrot for his nose. + +The snowman was so special. Mama said, "We should recommend it to everyone!" +So they went to their neighbors' houses and told them about the snowman. Everyone was so happy. + +But then, the weather got dull. It stopped snowing, so they had to leave the snowman behind. +Mama looked sad, but she said, "Let's recommend this wonderful winter day to everyone!" +And so they did. +Once upon a time there was a bad boy named Jack. Jack never loved to listen to his mom when she asked him to do something. One day Jack decided to take an apple from the kitchen without asking. His mom saw him and she got very mad. She said to him, "Jack, you have to be punished for this." + +Jack felt so scared and did not say anything. His mom told him to go to his room. He wanted eat the apple. He walked to his room slowly. On the way, he saw a thin apple on the floor. He thought maybe his mom won't know if he eats this thin apple while he is in his room. So he ate it. + +But, Jack was wrong. His mom saw him eating the thin apple and she got even madder. She asked him to come back to the kitchen. She said, "Jack, you know what punishment you have to face now?" Jack knew he had to be punished for disobeying his mom. + +Finally, his mom decided to punish him with no TV for a week. Jack knew this meant that he would have to spend time reading books instead. It wasn't as bad as he thought, but he still remembered not to take anything without asking. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy with a happy and lively face. He loved to play outside with his friends everyday. He and his friends would repeat their favorite things over and over again. One day, he decided to do something different. He asked his friends to join him on an adventure to meet a new friend. + +So off they went, running and laughing. After some time, they arrived at a strange place. There, they saw a funny looking creature with a big and kind face. The creature welcomed them with a warm smile. The little boy was so excited that he started to repeat what the creature said and soon, they were all laughing and having lots of fun. + +The creature gave them funny gifts and they played games together until it was time to go. The little boy waved goodbye to his new friend with a lively face. He thanked him for the adventure and the fun they had. As they began their journey home, the little boy repeated his new friend's name over and over in his head. +Once, there was a young girl who loved to imagine. She would close her eyes and envision wonderful stories. One day, she decided to explore the world of imagination with a bookcase she had created. It was made from mild woods and had a variety of books she had found. + +The girl opened the bookcase and peered inside. There were all sorts of stories from faraway lands and tales of magical creatures. She took out one book and started to read, and soon found herself in a world of make-believe. + +She imagined herself as a fairy princess, then a courageous knight, then a wise wizard. Her imagination ran wild and she found herself jumping over hills and swimming in magical rivers. She made friends with animals and argued with witches, and then she found a magical potion that transformed her into a dragon! + +The girl jumped up and down with glee, and when the sun began to set she used the last of her magical powers to get back home. She hugged her bookcase and tucked away the books, knowing she could explore the world of imagination whenever she wished. +Once upon a time, there was a figure that made a promise. He said he needed to go on a journey, and it was a dangerous one. So he went away, and the people worried and waited for him. + +After a long wait the figure came back! He had an adventure and he was safe. Everyone was so happy and excited to hear his stories. + +They all thanked the figure for promising to be careful on his journey. He said that he will never make a dangerous promise again. + +The figure was everyone's hero, and people cheered and clapped for him. There was a big celebration, and everyone was so happy! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Louise. Louise had a bow and she always carried it with her. + +One day, Louise went to a lake. She took the bow and put it into the lake. Then, she began to stir the water with the bow. + +When Louise stirred the lake, something magical happened. A beautiful fish with a gold and silver scales appeared. The fish was very attractive. + +The fish thanked Louise for stirring the lake. Then, the fish gave Louise a big hug and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. + +Louise was so happy with her new friend. For a long time, they stayed together having fun and playing. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a mailman who was always very tidy. He had lots of mail to deliver, but he liked to take his time. He always found reasons to delay delivering the mail. + +One day, when the mailman was on his way to deliver the mail, he saw a young girl. She was playing with a doll. The mailman smiled and stopped for a moment. He asked the little girl if he could have a turn with her doll. The girl nodded and carefully handed it over to him. + +The mailman played with the doll for a few minutes and then handed it back, thanking the little girl. Then, he accidentally dropped the bunch of mail he had been carrying. + +The girl quickly began to help the mailman pick up the scattered mail and handed it back to him. When it was all tidy again, the mailman thanked the girl with a smile, and carefully finished delivering the mail. + +The mailman was very happy with the girl's help, and it made him realise that it was OK to take his time with things. And now the mailman never let himself delay delivering the mail again! +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Max. Max was a very happy and playful pup and he loved being outside in the sunshine. One day, Max was running around the garden having a lot of fun and then something special happened. Suddenly, the sky filled with colourful lights and music! + +Max didn't know what was happening and he started to worry. But then he saw that it was a very impressive fireworks display! Max was so surprised that he barked and ran around the garden with excitement. He loved watching the pretty colours and hearing the loud noises. + +At the end of the show, Max was very happy and he laid down in the sun to relax. Now, when Max sees fireworks, he still gets very excited and he always enjoys watching them show their impressive colours. +Once upon a time there was a playful rat. Each night the rat would play and explore. One night the rat woke up and discovered he was in a new room. He looked around and saw lots of tasty treats and fun toys. The rat's face lit up with joy. He was so excited to explore! He carefully scampered around the room. He ran around and played happily. After a while he found a cozy corner and curled up for a nap. From then on the rat always woke up in the same spot, ready for a new adventure. +Once upon a time, a farmer wanted to find a useful way to care for his sheep. He thought and he thought, and then he had a plan. He wanted to make a sheep pen so that the sheep could stay safe in the night. + +The farmer worked hard to make the sheep pen. He gathered some wood, some stone, and big metal poles. He made a fence around the pen and then he put the sheep inside. + +The farmer was happy now that he had a plan. He knew that his sheep were safe and he could sleep soundly at night. + +Every day, the farmer checked on the sheep. He would give them food and water and he would pet them and tell them how much he loved them. The farmer’s plan was working! The sheep stayed safe and were happy and healthy. + +The farmer’s plan was very useful! Without it, his sheep would have been in danger. The farmer was so proud of his plan, and he thanked his sheep every day for being such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah went outside to play and saw a leaf on the ground. She thought it was fun and picked it up. Sarah wanted to find something to match the leaf. She looked around and saw a flower with the same color. She smiled and put the leaf next to the flower. Sarah clapped her hands, the flower and leaf looked so pretty. + +Sarah decided she wanted to match more leaves to flowers. She ran around and collected lots of different colored leaves, finding a flower for each one. She carefully put them all together and smiled. + +When she was done, Sarah was very happy. She felt so proud of her matching leaves and flowers. From then on, she loved finding flowers and leaves and matching them together. +Tim was walking through the woods on a sunny day. Suddenly, he felt a fierce heat. He looked all around and saw a big fire in the distance. He began to panic and his heart raced faster and faster. He ran back the way he came. + +Tim could feel the heat coming closer and closer. He tried to cover his face with his shirt, but the heat was too intense. He had to find a way out! + +Just then, he noticed a river flowing nearby. He ran towards it and jumped in. The cool waters calmed him down and relieved the heat. He swam to the other side and breathed a sigh of relief. + +While he was exhausted, Tim was happy that he had escaped danger. He headed home, feeling thankful for his lucky escape. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog. She was very happy and smart. She wanted to mail a letter, so she went to the post office. + +When she got there, the dog had a problem. She didn't have any stamps. Luckily, the kind postman gave her a napkin. On the napkin was a picture of a stamp. + +The dog was so happy! She put the napkin on the letter and put it into the mail. The dog left feeling very satisfied. She'd done a nice job. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She loved to imagine. Every night, Sarah imagined the most wonderful things! + +One evening, she imagined a modern sunset. She has never seen anything so beautiful and colorful! The sun looked like a big orange ball in the sky, and the sky was filled with yellows, pinks, and purples. + +Sarah imagined standing on a hill and watching the sunset. As the sun went down in the sky, the colors got brighter and brighter. It was magical! + +The sun finally said goodbye and the sky turned dark. As Sarah watched, the stars started to twinkle and the sky lit up. She felt so happy and excited to imagine again the next night. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived near a park. Every day he liked to go to the park to look for birds. One day, he saw a pigeon. The pigeon was very fearful and was scared of the little boy. + +The little boy wanted to add the pigeon to his collection of birds, so he slowly moved closer. The pigeon started to scurry away, but the little boy managed to catch it. He was so happy! + +He added the pigeon to his other birds in a nearby tree. Every day, he would come to the park to bring them food and water. He really loved his new pigeon, but the pigeon was still very fearful. + +Eventually, the pigeon realized that the little boy meant it no harm. With time, the pigeon trusted the boy and could often be found perched on his fingers or his shoulder. All the birds were happy and they lived in the park happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a globe. The globe was made of two pieces that fit perfectly together. But one day, a crack appeared between the two pieces of the globe. The crack was very big and it made the globe very dull. + +The globe was very sad because it wanted to be whole again. But it felt helpless. + +Then a brave little boy came along. He looked at the globe and wanted to help. He told the globe that he would unite the two pieces and so he began to carefully push the pieces together. With a lot of patience, he gradually filled the big crack until the two pieces fit tightly together. + +The globe was so happy to be whole again and it sparkled brightly in the sun. + +The little boy was happy too because he had made a difference and brought joy back to the globe. +One day, Jenny was zipping around her house. She decided to make herself some tea. Her mum said that tea was an attractive drink. That made Jenny want to make a tea even more. + +She found a cup and a tea bag. She got out some milk and put them on the table. Then she put the tea bag in the cup, and carefully added some milk. She stirred it with a spoon and it looked nice. + +Jenny was excited to have a cup of tea. She put milk and sugar in it, but first she took a small sip to see if it was ok. It was yummy! + +And that's how Jenny had her tea. She was very proud of her beautiful tea and it made her feel very grown up. +Once upon a time there was an ancient raft. It floated through oceans and sailed through rivers. But it was old and it suffered. + +One day a little girl saw the raft and decided to help it. She took a bucket to the lake and filled it with water. She took the bucket back to the raft and she emptied it. She did this over and over, until the raft was no longer suffering. + +The little girl was so proud of the raft. She invited all her friends to come and ride on it. Everyone laughed and sang and had a great time. + +The friends asked the little girl why she helped the ancient raft and she said ‘’to make my world a better place’’. And everyone was very happy. +Far away in the sky was a black cone. It was magical and could soar through the air with ease. One day, a brave little boy decided he would try and climb up to the top of the cone. He thought maybe the cone would help him fly like a bird. + +The boy grabbed tightly onto the cone and started to climb. He reached the top and suddenly felt himself rising higher and higher into the sky. He was soaring! The wind blew in his face and the sun shone brightly. He felt so brave and free! + +Eventually, the little boy had to come down and after a while, he could see the cone again. He waved goodbye to it and ran back home where he told his family all about his amazing adventure. The boy would never forget the day he soared into the sky on the black cone! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful bunny who liked to hop. She hopped around all day, hopping over tall hills and hopping through grassy fields. + +One day she came upon a very special spot filled with flowers and tall green grass. The bunny was so happy that she twitched her nose and hopped around the spot. She felt the tall soft grass underneath her feet and the sun on her face. + +Then the bunny saw something really special - a big sunflower! Its petals were bright yellow and it was so beautiful. The bunny hopped up to it and twitched her nose. The sunflower responded with a big smile and the bunny was so happy. + +The bunny hopped around and around the spot, feeling the sunshine and the warm grass. She hopped and twitched her nose until the sun went down. Then she hopped away to her home, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who wanted to have a big garden. + +He started to plan what to plant. He decided that he wanted to plant some corn. + +He started to dig the ground so he could plant the corn. He was very slow as he was digging, but he wanted to do it carefully. + +He planted the corn and waited for it to grow. Every day he watered it and made sure it was growing tall and strong. + +After some time the corn started to grow. It was so tall that it was almost touching the sky. The farmer was so happy! + +He was ready to have a big harvest of corn. He was so excited that his plan had worked. He smiled as he looked at the beautiful, tall corn in his garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. Every year, Emma's parents would provide her with wonderful toys and adventures. She was never bored! + +One year, Emma's birthday was coming soon. She waited and waited, very excited for the surprise her parents were going to provide. But when the special day arrived, they gave her a book. + +Ema was disappointed. Reading books sounded boring. But then, as she opened the book, something magical happened. Inside were stories, puzzles and colorful pictures that were full of fun. + +Now, Emma couldn't wait for her birthday to come around every year. Her parents had provided her with something special and she would remember it forever. +Once there was a fat bird. The bird was very big and big and big. Every day, the bird would fly around and eat a lot of food. Other birds saw the fat bird and they hated it. + +One day, the fat bird was flying in the sky. Suddenly, a bigger bird came from the clouds. The bigger bird was angry and it wanted to fight. The fat bird was scared and started to chirp loudly. + +The bigger bird flew down and chased the fat bird. It chased and chased and chased. Finally, the fat bird flew away and escaped. + +The other birds were very happy. They weren't so jealous of the fat bird anymore. They were happy that the bigger bird was gone and that the fat bird was safe. +Once upon a time there was a funny little boy called Sam. Sam was very impatient and always wanted a reward for his activities. + +One day, Sam was helping mum to pour the breakfast juice, when he accidentally knocked the jug over. Juice spilt all over the floor and the walls, but mum was very understanding. + +Mum said to Sam, "It's okay, accidents happen. I still want to give you a reward for your helpfulness. Let's go to the store and pick out your reward." + +Sam was so excited! He jumped up and down and shouted, "Yay! Let's go now!" + +At the store, Sam chose a reward of colourful chocolates. He couldn't wait to get home and eat them. + +Finally, they arrived home and Sam could barely contain his impatience as he opened the chocolates and started eating them. He quickly finished the whole box and smiled, very happy with his reward! +Andy was a very careless human. He could never remember to stretch before he ran. His mommy warned him time and time again, but Andy was just too careless. + +One day, while Andy was playing tag with his friends, he started to feel hurting in his leg. He tried to run faster and faster, but every time he touched the ground, the hurting only got worse. + +Finally, Andy stopped running and lay down on the ground. His mommy rushed to his side and said, "Honey, why didn't you stretch before you started running?" Andy promised to stretch every time, and his mommy hugged him tight. + +Since that day, every time Andy plays tag with his friends, he remembers to stretch first and he never gets hurting anymore. +Once upon a time there was a big, strong castle. It stood tall and proud and was full of knights and princesses. All the knights were very competitive with each other and wanted to prove who was the strongest and bravest. One day, a knight had an idea. He wanted them all to see who could slap the castle the hardest. + +The knights practiced hard and then lined up at the castle walls. The first knight yelled out and slapped the castle. The second one was even louder, and slapped the castle very hard. But the third knight was the strongest. He made a very loud noise as he slapped the castle and it shook and trembled. Everyone cheered for him and declared that he was the winner. + +The knight was very proud of his win and from then on the other knights were very jealous of him. They all wanted to see if they could be as strong as him. But no one was ever able to beat him in the castle slap competition. + +The End! +Once, there was a little girl who loved cherries. Every day she would play in her garden and when she found a cherry tree, she couldn't help but smile. She picked one of the bright, red cherries from the tree and it looked very beautiful. + +The little girl closed her eyes and took a big bite. She was so excited by the taste that she wanted more. She gathered up all the cherries she could find, until her bucket was full. + +Every day, she would sit in the garden and enjoy her cherries. She was so happy to have so many delicious cherries! + +But all good things must come to an end. Eventually, the cherry tree stopped giving cherries and the little girl had to close the door on her cherry days. But even so, she would never forget the beautiful cherries she had enjoyed so much. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Clara. She was a happy girl and loved to laugh. One day, Clara saw a broken toy on the ground. She wanted to fix it, so she could play with it. + +Clara asked her mom to help her and they went to the store. Clara bought glue and pieces to make the toy whole again. She worked hard and was very happy when the toy was fixed. + +Clara believed that she could make the toy better. She was so proud of herself for making it beautiful again. She wanted to do the same thing for peace. She wanted to make it better. + +Clara asked everyone she knew to help. She talked to people from all over the world and soon more and more people wanted to help. Clara kept believing and more people kept coming to help. + +The broken peace that Clara wanted to fix soon became whole again. Everyone celebrated and was so happy. Clara was so proud of what she had done. She had helped to make the world a better place. +Once there was a frog who lived in a swamp. He loved the swamp and all of the animals there. One day, a new animal appeared. The animal was very rude to the frog. He did not trust the new animal at all. + +The frog wanted to make the animal leave, so he found some of his frog friends and they all croaked very loudly. That scared the new animal away! + +The frog was happy and he thanked his friends for helping him. From then on, he only trusted the animals that were already living in the swamp. He learned that it is important to be careful who you trust. +Once upon a time there was a man with a very special violin. The violin was ancient, so old that nobody knew how many years it had been around. + +One day the man decided to design something special for the violin. He took the neck of the violin and he made a scroll that was curved, the sides of the violin he carved the shape of a rose, and for the strings he used metal that glistened. + +When the work was done, the man was so proud. He decided to find a place to play so everyone could hear the music. He took the violin outside and played it. All the people who heard it stopped and listened. They felt like they were in an ancient time. + +When the man finished playing, the people cheered and thanked him. He had designed something beautiful and filled the air with lovely music. Everyone was so happy when they remembered the ancient sound of the violin. +Once upon a time there was a boy, Joe. Joe was very smart and he loved math. But, Joe had a problem, he did not believe in himself. Joe thought he was bad at math, no matter how hard he tried. + +One day, Joe was walking through the dark forest. All of a sudden, he heard a loud noise and he jumped. Joe looked up and saw a magical star in the night sky. + +The star started to talk to Joe, and it said "You must believe in yourself, Joe! You can do great things with math!" Joe nodded and smiled, he was starting to feel better. + +Joe went home feeling brave and strong. He grabbed a math book and looked through it. He practiced his math problems and soon he could answer them all. + +Joe now believed in himself and his math skills. He was happy to know he could do anything, if he put his mind to it. Joe was now the smartest kid in his school! +Mommy was getting ready to bake something special. She put on her apron and opened the kitchen cupboard to get a bowl. She put some dry ingredients in the bowl and mixed them together with a spoon. Soon there was a delicious smell in the house. + +Mommy took the bowl over to the oven and placed it inside. She set the timer and shut the door. Then she sang a song while she waited for the ingredients to bake. + +When the timer went off, Mommy opened the oven door. Inside was a big, delicious cake! She put it on the counter and went to get a microphone from her bedroom. She sang into the microphone and the whole house got filled with music. + +Everyone was so excited when the cake was done. They cut it into slices and enjoyed every bite. It was a very dry cake, but it still tasted yummy. Mommy smiled a big smile and said she was happy that everyone enjoyed it. +Once there was a snake who wanted to study. He was a very curious snake and he wanted to learn about things. So each day he would look for interesting things and study them. One day he found a rough rock in the ground. He studied it for hours and hours. He thought to himself, "What a strange rock! I must learn more about it." He moved his head closer to it and suddenly it moved! The snake was so scared he jumped back. It was just a little bug that had made the rock move! After that, the snake was very careful when he was studying. He made sure to watch out for any mysterious rocks! +One day, a little boy was walking in the park. He looked up and saw a big jug filled with water. He wanted the jug, so he asked his father for it. But his father refused. + +The little boy was sad and he started to cry. He wanted the jug so badly and he pleaded with his father, but his father said no. He said it was too big for the little boy and he could not have it. + +The little boy kept crying, but his father was very firm. He said no in a harsh voice and the little boy knew he would not get the jug. He felt so sad and he stopped crying. He knew he had to accept his father's decision. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary who was filled with wonder. Every day she would explore her world with her eyes and her heart. + +One day, she decided to explore outside. She ran around the garden, feeling the warm sunshine and noticing the bright flowers. + +Mary stopped to look at a yellow flower. She carefully touched it and then she tasted a petal. It was sweet! She quickly tasted all the petals — sweet, sweet, sweet! + +Mary was so happy, she shouted with delight. She wanted to tell everyone about her sweet discovery. So she ran through the garden and found her friends, and the three of them tasted the petals together. + +They all agreed — the petals had a sweet, wonderful taste. Mary was filled with wonder and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer. He was very hairy and tall. He was always busy, but he always made time for his little friend, who was only 3 years old. + +One day, the lawyer had to move away. He promised the little one that he would come back to visit him soon. + +The little one really missed the lawyer. He thought about him every day. He wondered if the lawyer was taking care of himself. + +Eventually, the lawyer returned to visit. He brought lots of presents and laughed and played with the little one all day long. + +The little one was so happy that the lawyer had come back. He never forgot the hairy lawyer and he would always miss him when he was gone. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. They were very generous to their little girl. They always gave her lots of hugs and lots of love. + +One day they gave her something else very special - a key! Her mommy explained that it was her very own key and she had to help keep it safe. The little girl kept the key safe in her pocket and only showed it to her mommy or her daddy. + +She was always so happy when her mommy and daddy were generous and gave her special things. One day, they gave her a new dolly. She was very happy and thanked them for being so generous. She kept the key in her pocket and hugged her parents for giving her such a special gift. + +The little girl hugged her key and kept it safe, so it would always be there when she needed it. Her generous parents were always so happy to give her special gifts and she was so grateful that she kept the key with her, always. +Once there was a little girl named Mina. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day Mina decided to go on an adventure. She packed a tidy backpack with lots of snacks and drinks and set off. + +Mina walked for a while and she noticed some water. She decided to plunge her little feet into it. She waded through the water until she reached the other side. Suddenly, Mina felt a small leak in her shoe and she knew she had to hurry. + +Mina started running. She ran so fast until she arrived home. She quickly took off her wet shoes and put on some dry ones. Mina put her wet shoes in the garden to dry. + +But later on when she came back to her shoes they were all tidy and dry! Mina was surprised and she knew that her mom had helped her out. It made Mina happy that her mom had taken part in her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a wild animal. His name was Albert. Albert was a friendly animal who liked to explore. One day he decided to take a walk in the woods. As Albert walked further, he began to feel uncomfortable. He was no longer in areas that he was familiar with and the noises of the woods were strange to him. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud, unfamiliar sound. He became scared and frozen in fear. From the corner of his eye, he could see a strange creature. It was big, and it was moving closer to him. Albert became more and more uncomfortable. + +But then Albert saw the creature smile. He noticed it had big, dark eyes and soft, fur-covered body. It was a friendly wild animal - just like Albert! The creature looked up at him and said its name - Maggie. Albert and Maggie were quick friends, and the two of them could often be seen exploring the woods together. +once upon a time , there was a baby turtle called Pete. Pete was so excited when he found a big shell to call home. He spent hours making sure it was just right, adding a few stones and some seaweed to make it cozy. + +But one day, Pete felt very sad. A big crab had come and demanded that Pete give him the shell, that it was his now. Pete was so scared and gave the crab the shell right away. + +Pete started to cry as he watched the crab move into his shell. He was so sad that he had lost his home and wished he had never found it. + +But then Pete met some new friends and was soon feeling better. He soon found a new shell to call home - are happy home. +One sunny day, Jane and her family decided to go on a boat. Jane was very excited. They all hopped on the boat and started to explore the blue water. Jane was having so much fun looking at the different sea animals and the bright colored fish. + +Her parents allowed her to steer the boat. Jane was so proud of herself for being successful in steering the boat. As time passed, the sun started to get hotter and hotter. Jane was getting really tired and needed to take a nap. + +Her parents gave her a big blanket so she could wrap herself up in it and take a nap. Jane was so excited for her nap. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. When she woke up, the boat was parked back at the port and her family was packing up the boat. Jane had a successful nap and a great day! +Once there was a brave mouse who dared to explore the big world. He was very dependable and reliable. Every day, he would scurry around the garden looking for food. One day, he came across a big tree. He leaned in close to smell the bark and noticed a hole. He decided he would be very brave and venture inside to see what he could find. + +He carefully made his way into the hole and was surprised by what he saw. It was filled with colourful fruits, nuts and seeds. He nibbled away happily, enjoying the feast. + +He then heard a noise coming from the other side of the tree. He was a bit scared, but he wanted to find out what it was. Summoning his courage, he carefully made his way to the other side. It was a family of cats! + +The mouse was a bit nervous, but he decided he wouldn't run away. He held still and smiled. The cats were so surprised that a mouse had the courage to come and say hello - they invited him to join their family! + +The brave mouse had become part of a new family - a family of cats and a mouse who had dared to explore the big world and make new friends. +Once upon a time there was a big, strong bear. He was walking in the woods looking for something to eat. Suddenly he saw a round pot. He grabbed it and opened it. Inside he saw a green liquid. He smelled it and realised it was poison! + +The bear was scared, so he dropped the pot and ran away quickly. + +He soon came across a river that was very wide and boring. He tried to cross it but couldn't find a safe way to get to the other side. + +So the bear decided to grab some rocks and put them in the water. He made a path of rocks that he could use to get to the other side of the river. + +He carefully crossed the river and soon he was on the other side. The bear was happy he was safe and far away from the poison. He continued walking through the woods until he found something else to eat. + +The end. +Once there was an empty room. Inside the room was a girl who was so happy and full of joy. She wanted to show her happiness with a smile. She started to make her own rhythm with her feet and her hands, clapping and tapping in time. As she smiled, the whole room filled with music and the walls came alive. She continued to smile, moving her body and feeling the rhythm. Everywhere she moved, the room lit up and sparkled with colour. It was a magical moment and the girl was full of joy and happiness. Suddenly, things became still, and the girl stopped with her smile. The room was so quiet and the empty walls slowly went back to normal. But even though they could not see it, the rhythm stayed in the room forever - a reminder of the happy moment when the girl smiled. +The mommy smiled as she watched her little girl, Ann, playing in the yard. Ann was like a bundle of energy and loved to explore. She was so nosy. + +Ann noticed a little steam coming from the ground next to the patch of grass. She was very curious so she bent down and touched it. Suddenly the steam dropped down into the ground and Ann jumped back, surprised. + +The mommy laughed and came over to Ann. She explained that the steam was coming from underground and that it was OK. Ann was relieved and started to play in the grass again. + +Ann laughed and smiled as she watched the steam drop down again. It was an exciting new thing for her and she knew that she would be happy to play in the yard for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily. She was very loyal and always tried to do the right thing. She had many friends but the one she loved most was her dog. + +Everyday, Lily would take her dog for a walk. She would play with him and give him lots of cuddles. They were the best of friends and had so much fun together. + +One day, Lily decided to take her dog to the beach. They played in the sand and splashed in the water. After that, they sat on a big rock and watched the sunset. + +Lily loved spending time with her loyal dog. She was so happy that she had such a great friend. And her dog felt the same way too. Together, the two of them enjoyed many wonderful moments. +Once upon a time there was a kind family. They lived in a big, warm house and they always had a smile on their faces. One day, the family welcomed a special visitor to their home. She was a very compassionate lady who had traveled far and wide. + +The family was so excited that they wanted to record the special moment. They grabbed the camera and started to take pictures. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. + +After the welcoming was done, the kind family showed the visitor around their house. They showed her the living room, the kitchen and the garden. Everywhere the visitor went, the family was warm and compassionate, so she felt very special. + +When the day was over, the visitor left feeling happy and warm. The kind family was very thankful for making such a wonderful memory. They were glad that they were able to record this special moment! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had never been to an attic before. She imagined what it would be like and thought it must be so exciting! It was winter, and so she thought it must be icy cold up in the attic. + +One day, her mommy and daddy took her up to the attic. The little girl was so excited, but also a bit scared. When they opened the door, a chill went through the room making it feel icy. But then she noticed the sparkly lights on the ceiling and suddenly she didn't feel scared anymore. + +The little girl started exploring the attic. It was filled with old toys and boxes filled with stories. She imagined what it must have been like for her family before her, and what kind of things they used to do up here. + +Soon, her mommy and daddy called her down to dinner, but she wished she could stay up in the attic forever. She smiled and made a wish that she would get to come back to the attic SOON. +Once upon a time there was a bunny in a wood. The bunny was very foolish and wanted to take a shower. But the wood was dry and there was no shower. + +So the bunny decided to become very clever. He hopped around the wood and searched for a shower. Suddenly he saw a big rainbow and he became excited. + +He hopped under the rainbow and he saw a big shower! It was full of water, and it looked like the softest pillow ever. The bunny was so happy and he jumped into the shower. + +He was so silly, hopping and splashing around. But his foolishness didn't matter, because the bunny was enjoying his shower and he felt so refreshed. The end. +One day Timmy wanted to go on an adventure. His mom said he couldn't leave the house but Timmy was determined. He grabbed his lunch which was a tasty sandwich. Then he opened the door and quit his house. + +On the way he saw a beautiful zebra. The zebra was so pretty and its stripes were so shiny. The zebra neighed and Timmy found it fascinating. Timmy wanted to ride the zebra so he approached it and asked if he could. The zebra said yes, so Timmy hopped on top and rode around. + +They had a great time and didn't want it to end so they kept going for hours. Then, the zebra got hungry, so the zebra and Timmy stopped for a snack. Timmy shared his tasty sandwich with the zebra. + +The zebra was so full it nearly couldn't move. Timmy then thanked the zebra for all the fun and said goodbye as he quit the zebra and went on his way back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. She was getting ready to go to the park with her dad. They had been waiting at the door for a few minutes, when suddenly Sue noticed a stranger come up to the house! She was scared and wanted to hide, but her dad said it was alright. + +They talked for a few minutes, then the stranger asked Sue if she wanted something to eat. Sue said yes and he gave her a piece of chewbee. It was so yummy! She was munching away when the stranger asked her if she was okay. Sue nodded, but she still felt a bit scared. + +As the stranger went to leave, Sue started to feel a bit hurt. She thought he had been so nice, offering her food and asking if she was ok. She didn't understand why he was now leaving. + +But fortunately, her dad had been watching the whole time, and he told her that it was OK if strangers shared things with her. Sue felt so happy - it was nice to know that a stranger could be kind and help her. She smiled at the stranger and waved goodbye. +Jack was a cute little boy. He was three and liked to play with his toy cars. One day, Jack decided to go on an adventure. He packed a bag with his favourite teddy, and set off on his way. + +Jack walked in the sunshine until he came to a big hill. The hill was covered in tall grass and looked very steep. Jack took a deep breath and started climbing. He was so small but he was determined. + +At the top, Jack felt so proud that he had made it. He felt a strange feeling, almost like a reward, as a he saw the view from the top of the hill. He also found a beautiful mark. It was a bright red star, and he knew he had gained something special. + +With a smile on his face, Jack started the long walk home. He was so sleepy from his long day, but he was happy that he had gained something so special. As he drifted off to sleep, he hugged the bright red star tightly. It had been a perfect day for Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a big boy called Jimmy. Jimmy was a very ignorant big boy and never listened to anyone. + +One day, he spotted a lollipop on the ground. He quickly picked it up, licking it with his tongue. +Jimmy then started to bounce. He bounced and bounced until he was out of sight. + +He didn't know what was on the other side and was very ignorant. Suddenly, he stumbled into a big green field. The grass was as soft as a pillow and the sun was shining. + +Jimmy threw the lollipop up in the sky and watched it bounce back down again. He laughed and laughed. + +Jimmy had lots of fun in the big green field and made sure to never be ignorant again. +Greta was a little girl who liked to dream. One night she had a dream about a copper box. She wanted to open it, but it was too big and heavy for her to pick up. + +When she woke up, she felt so curious that she decided to go to the shop to buy a copper box. She asked the shopkeeper for modest prices, but they were too much for her pocket money. + +The shopkeeper felt so sorry for Greta that he gave her a lovely little copper box. She was so excited and ran outside with the box, dreaming of all the shiny things that could be inside. + +When she opened it, Greta saw something amazing! It was filled with chocolates and coins. She couldn't believe her eyes and thanked the shopkeeper for his kind gift. + +Greta kept dreaming about the little copper box and the wonderful things inside it for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy sack. He always wanted things his way, so he would boss everyone around. One day, he was walking by a campfire and he got too close. Suddenly, the sack went up in flames and started to burn! Everyone screamed and quickly put out the fire. But the bossy sack was burned to ashes. The end. +Frankie was miserable. He had been locked out of his house all day and was very hungry. He looked around but there was nobody to help him. + +Suddenly he saw a big tree with lots of of fruits on it. He was excited, he could eat the fruits and not be hungry anymore. + +Frankie carefully climbed up the tree and started eating the fruits one by one. He felt much better and happier now. + +Eventually, he finished eating and slowly climbed down the tree. He thanked the tree for helping him out of his misery and slowly made his way back home. He was in his house again and could finally rest. +Once upon a time, there was a truck. It was very big and loud and it wanted to go for a drive. So, it decided to go down to the river. As it drove closer to the river, it saw how deep it was and it was scared. It wanted to turn around and go back home, but it did not know how. + +Suddenly, a big fish popped out of the water. The fish could tell the truck was scared, so it said, "Don't worry truck. The water looks deep, but I can help you get safely back home." + +The truck was very thankful and it followed the fish. The fish swam very close to the truck and told it which way to turn. After swimming for a long time, the truck and the fish made it back to the road and the truck was happy to be safe. + +The truck thanked the fish for all of its help. The fish smiled and said, "You're welcome truck! I'm always glad to help a friend." And with that, the fish swam away and the truck went home. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly umbrella. It was sad because nobody wanted it. One day, a brave boy named Tim saw the ugly umbrella. He knew it needed help, so he went to rescue it. + +Tim took the umbrella and put it under his arm. Then he ran home. He gave the umbrella some food and water. Then he gave it a big hug. + +The ugly umbrella was so happy! It was no longer alone and sad. It had a friend who loved to help it. + +From then on, Tim and the ugly umbrella were best friends. Tim took the umbrella everywhere with him. He even took it out on days when it wasn't raining. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was only 3 years old and he wanted to fly like a bird. He asked his dad for help. His dad said he could try but it might be expensive. So Jack's dad bought him a notebook. + +Jack was so excited! He opened the notebook and learnt all about flying. He practised and practised, until one day he was ready. He went outside and waved his arms and flew off into the sky! + +At first Jack was scared but then he loved it so much. He flew high and low, over the garden and around the trees. When night came he flew back home, tucked his expensive notebook safely away, and dreamed of flying all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She liked to go outside and play in the sunshine. One day, when she went outside, the sky was grey. Suddenly, it started to snow! The snowflakes were very big and they made the world look so beautiful. + +Lucy went home and brought back a big, nice curtain. She hung it over her window and it kept the cold air from coming in. Then, Lucy looked outside and noticed that everything was frozen. The trees, the grass and even the leaves were all covered in ice! + +She felt so excited, she just wanted to stay by her window and watch the world freeze. The sun soon came out, making the frozen things sparkle like jewels. Lucy smiled and the nice curtain kept the chill away. + +The sun stayed out for a few days and then the ice began to melt. But in Lucy's heart, she kept the memory of how the world looked when it was frozen. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a very attractive smile. Every day, Lucy would go outside and run and laugh in the sunshine. One day, it began to rain. At first, Lucy felt sad because she wanted to play outside. But then, she saw the bright rainbows that appeared in the sky and remembered how beautiful they were. So, Lucy changed her face into a big smile and ran and twirled in the rain. She embraced the rain and danced in the puddles, feeling happy and carefree. It wasn't long before the rain stopped and the sun came out. As Lucy skipped back home, she smiled and said goodbye to the rain. +One day, Bob was feeling very tired. He had been working in his office for a long time. He wanted to rest. He lay down on the office floor and shut his eyes. + +Soon, he was feeling better. He was ready to go back to work. He slowly stood up and looked around his office. Everything was in order and he was ready to start working again. + +Bob headed to his desk and sat down. He was so happy! He was ready to work hard, but he also knew he had to rest. He thanked his office for always keeping him ready to work. + +Bob worked hard, but he also made sure to take breaks to rest. Soon his work was done and he was ready to go home. He was so glad he was able to rest and work in his office. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. Everyone on the farm prayed every day. One day, something funny happened. A little pig got stuck in the mud! All the other animals on the farm prayed for help. Suddenly, the sun shone bright and the mud dried up. The pig was free! The animals on the farm were so happy that they hopped and skipped with joy. Everyone was glad that they had prayed and that the pig was okay again. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a painter. Every day he spent a lot of time painting pictures with his brushes and paints. He spent his day drawing pictures of beautiful flowers, trees, and animals. + +One day, the painter was feeling very tired and decided to spend the day outside in the sunlight. He went to a cleared field with a clear sky above. He spent the day sipping tea and painting pictures of the sky, clouds, and the birds flying by. + +When he was finished painting the pictures, he was happy with the way they turned out. He thought the sky was especially beautiful with its clear blue color. The painter was pleased with his work and smiled at the sight of them. + +The painter decided to spend the afternoon taking a nap in the sunlight. He closed his eyes and soon he was sound asleep. When he awoke, the painter felt relaxed and happy. He spent the remainder of the day smiling and enjoying the day. +Once there was an intelligent elephant. He wanted to throw something, so he found a big sign and picked it up. The elephant threw the sign as far as he could. He was so proud when it landed far away. + +But then he heard a loud noise coming from the sign. He was scared, so he ran away. But when he looked back, he realised something amazing. The sign was actually a door, and it had opened. + +He slowly walked back to the sign and peered through the open door. Inside, he saw a giant room full of toys. He was so happy he had thrown the sign, because now he had lots of fun things to play with. He stayed and played with the toys for a long time. + +On his way home, he smiled and thought about how intelligent he had been to throw the sign. +One day, a monkey was walking through the jungle. It was a sunny day and the monkey was looking for something fun to do. All of a sudden, he heard a whistle. He followed the sound and found a little boy. The boy was sitting under a tree, looking very bored. The monkey went up to the boy and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The boy smiled and said, "I'm looking for animals, but nothing is here." The monkey said, "I know something fun. Follow me!" + +So the monkey and the boy started to explore the jungle together. The monkey showed the boy all kinds of things, like a tree with ripe fruit and a stream where they could play. They even saw some baby monkeys! + +Everywhere they went, the monkey whistled to keep the boy entertained. Finally, after a long day of fun, the monkey and the boy went back to the same tree where they had started. The boy was no longer bored and thanked the monkey for a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a modern penguin. He was very curious and loved to ask questions. One day he decided to find out what was at the end of the world. He asked everyone he met what was there, but no one could answer. So, he decided to swim to the end of the world himself. He swam and swam, until finally he arrived at the end of the world. When he got there, he asked the wise old bird what was at the end of the world, and the bird replied, "A new beginning!" The modern penguin was so excited, and he thanked the wise old bird and raced back home with his exciting news. As he swam, he told everyone he met his exciting discovery- that at the end of the world, was a new beginning! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pat. She liked to explore and play in the park. Today, Pat noticed something shiny and exciting in the grass. She bent down to take a closer look and saw a tiny bug. It had pincers on its back. Pat wanted to play with the bug, so she tried to pinch it. + +But the bug was too quick and scurried away. Suddenly, Pat saw a bottle of lotion nearby. She picked it up, unscrewed the lid, stuck her finger inside and had fun pinch lotion. It felt slimy and strange, but Pat didn't care. + +But then something scary happened. A really big spider appeared! It was black and shiny, with eight long legs. Pat was scared and she quickly picked up the bottle of lotion. She squeezed it as hard as she could and the lotion splashed all over the big spider. It hissed angrily and quickly ran away. Pat was so relieved! She quickly put the lid back on the bottle and ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Peter. He liked playing outside, and especially liked going to the zoo. One day he went to the zoo and saw an ostrich. It was so big, and Peter wanted to ride it. He asked the zookeeper if he could borrow the ostrich. + +The zookeeper said yes and the ostrich was very gentle with the little boy. They had the best time going around the zoo. After a while, Peter had to go home. He thanked the zookeeper and said he was so grateful. + +Peter said goodbye to the ostrich, and promised to come back to the zoo soon. He went home with a smile on his face, happy with the fun he had with the ostrich. +Once upon a time, there was a wild river. The wild river was big and flowing. All the animals and people who lived near the wild river loved it. + +One day, a group of people decided to bury something important in the wild river. All the people gathered around the river and took a big box. They slowly put the box in the river and buried it deep down. + +Then, everyone said goodbye to the thing in the box and put their hands in the water of the wild river. They all smiled and wished the box a safe journey. + +After that, the people hugged each other and went back home. The wild river kept flowing and stayed wild and strong forever. +Once upon a time, there was a pale panda. She had been living in the forest for a long time. One day a small animal came close to her. The animal said, "Hello!" The panda looked around and replied, "Hello." + +The small animal asked, "What's your name?" The panda said, "My name is Panda." The small animal smiled and said, "Nice to meet you, Panda!" + +The small animal asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Panda thought for a moment and then replied, "Yes, I would love to play with you." + +The two became friends and started playing. They had so much fun together. They played for hours until it was time for the small animal to go home. Before the animal left, Panda said, "Bye! See you tomorrow." The small animal smiled and replied, "Bye! I'll see you soon!" +Once there was a young girl. She was Susie and she had a hose. She liked to play with it in the garden. + +Every day she sprayed water with it and giggled with joy. But one day, Susie sneezed. She sneezed so hard that her hose flew up in the air. + +It landed in the trees and was stuck up high. Susie tried to reach it, but she was too small. + +Luckily, her dad saw what happened. He grabbed a ladder and climbed up to the tree. He managed to reach the hose and get it down safely. + +Susie was so happy to have her hose back. She thanked her dad and they hugged before running back to the garden to play. +Once there was an open box. Inside the box was a chicken. It was a happy chicken and it wanted to attach itself to something fun. So it found a balloon and attached itself to the balloon with ribbon. + +The chicken held onto the balloon tightly and it floated up into the sky. It soared high. It saw the clouds and the birds flying around. It was so happy! + +But then the balloon came down and the ribbon came off, so the chicken was all alone again. But it still had a smile on its face. The chicken saw another open box and decided to attach itself to that one. This time it tied itself to the box with string. + +The chicken was so happy it found a home in the open box. It was now safe and cozy. The chicken lived there happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a terrible monkey. He lived in the jungle and was very naughty. Every day he would run around and cause trouble. One day he came across an old banana. It had started to rot and he decided to take it home and eat it. + +He thought it was yummy and ate it all up. But it made his tummy feel very funny. He started to feel hot and felt like he was going to explode. Eventually he got so sick that he started to turn purple. Everyone in the jungle heard him screaming and knew he was in pain. + +The other monkeys came to help. They surrounded him and hugged him until he felt better. After a while he started to feel normal again and the terrible monkey was very thankful to his friends. From that day forward, he never took another rotten banana! +Jason was an envious boy. He always wanted what his friends had but never seemed to get it. Today, he decided to go on an adventure. He followed a path down the hill and saw a cave. As he got closer, he forgot why he had come! He went into the cave and discovered something amazing! It was filled with toys and candy! He was so excited and quickly filled his arms with treasures. He couldn't believe his luck! After talking the treasures home, he quickly showed his friends what he had found. They were so envious of him and couldn't believe he had found such a secret cave! Jason was the luckiest boy in the world. +One day in the spring, two little girls were playing in their front yard. They were picking flowers, running around and singing. Suddenly, a thief appeared and tried to take the flowers from them. The girls were scared and started to cry. + +The thief said, "Give me your flowers or I will take them!" But the girls refused and held onto their pretty flowers tightly. + +The thief got very angry and tried to take the flowers by force. But one of the girls started to yell "Help! Go away thief!" + +The thief got scared and ran away. The girls hugged each other and said, "We refused the thief and saved our pretty flowers!â€. + +The girls laughed and decided to have a picnic with their flowers. They ate sandwiches and drank lemonade while admiring their pretty flowers. After a while, they ran inside to tell their parents what had happened. + +They were so proud of themselves for refusing the thief and keeping their flowers safe. +Once upon a time, there was a regular town. One day, a boy decided to explore it and set off on a walk. As he walked, he paused and looked around at the different things he saw. He saw tall trees and bright flowers. He passed pretty houses and some cows chewing their cud. When he paused to watch a squirrel climb a tree, the sun started to set. He realized it was time to go home. He started his walk back and paused one last time. As he looked back, he admired how beautiful the town was. Then, he happily went home. +Billy was a dependable potato farmer with a big field of potatoes. Every day Billy would water and care for his potatoes, wanting them to be the biggest and best he could grow. But one day, after a long day of work, Billy made a mistake that he would later regret. He accidentally left the gate to his farm open and all of his potatoes were eaten by hungry critters. + +Billy was so sad and he wished he could make the mistake undone. He tried to come up with ways to fix the problem, but he was completely out of luck. Billy was so sad that nobody could cheer him up. + +Finally, a kind neighbor heard about Billy's problem and decided to help him. They gave him a bundle of potatoes for free so he could replant his field. Billy was so thankful and he hugged the kind neighbor, never wanting to make such a mistake ever again. + +Billy replanted the potatoes and they grew to be big and beautiful again. From that day on, Billy made sure to be extra careful and dependable with his potato farm. And he never forgot the mistake he made that day, always making sure to keep the gate shut so his potatoes would remain safe and sound. +Once, there was a red restaurant. It had lots of shapes, colours and lights. One day a man went to the restaurant and held a magic wand. Suddenly, the whole restaurant started to shrink! It became very small - so small that the man could fit it in his pocket. + +The man was very happy and put the tiny restaurant in his pocket. He went for a walk and everywhere he went, people stopped to look at the tiny restaurant in his pocket. + +The man took the tiny restaurant to many places - the park, the beach, the library. Everywhere he went, people would look and say 'Wow!' The man was very proud of his tiny red restaurant. + +He took the tiny restaurant home and kept it safe in a box. Every day he took it out and looked at it, admiring its red walls, tiny lights and small shapes. The man never shrunk the restaurant again - it stayed small forever. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog who lived with a big family. He always wanted to help make their home nice and clean.So, every day he would take his mop and go around their house and care for the floors. The whole family was so happy to have him around and they always said thank you. + +The family was really busy but the dog was always happy to help. He would start in the living room and then he would move to the kitchen, the bathroom and then the bedrooms too. It was not very easy but the dog was very determined. He did his work with lots of love and care. + +Afterwards, the family was always amazed to see the sparkling floors. They thought it was wonderful and they always thanked the dog for doing his job. The dog would wag his tail and be very happy to make them happy. Now the floors were always clean, thanks to the loyal dog with his mop. +Once there was a clever pigeon. He was very fast and he liked to fly around the park. He would look around for food and show off his beautiful wings. + +One day, he felt a bit lonely. He had no one to play with. He wished for a friend. + +Suddenly, he spotted a little three year old boy. He was standing in the park and looking around. The pigeon flew closer and the little boy looked up in surprise. He smiled and said hello. + +The pigeon was very happy. They played together for the whole afternoon and the pigeon showed the little boy how to fly. They had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, the pigeon felt so warm inside. He had made a new friend and he was so content. He knew it would be the start of many good days to come. +Danny had been waiting patiently all morning. He was so excited to go to the store. He had heard his mom and dad talking about it, and he knew there must be something special inside! Danny was wearing his favourite pink shirt and was ready to explore. + +When Danny and his parents arrived at the store, there was so much to see. Blue, yellow, and pink toys were everywhere! After a few minutes of excitement, Danny's mom put him in the shopping cart, and they were off exploring. + +As they were walking around the store, Danny couldn't believe his eyes. He suddenly saw a small pink butterfly flying above them! It flew around and around, and Danny was so happy! He had never seen a butterfly before and it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +Danny and his family continued to explore the store, but Danny couldn't stop thinking about the pink butterfly. He knew he would never forget it! In the end, they bought a few toys and some candy to take home, and they were soon back on their way. + +Danny couldn't help but smile all the way home. He was so happy that he had seen the pink butterfly at the store. He knew he would dream about it for days to come! +Mandy and her mum were in the kitchen. On the table was a big envelope. Mandy's mum asked her to help fill it with some tidying things. + +Mandy picked up a cloth and put it in the envelope. Then she put in a brush. She put in a sponge, too. Mandy even put in a piece of paper. + +Mandy's mum said the envelope was full now. She thanked Mandy for helping. She closed the envelope with a big sticky spot. Mandy said she was glad to help tidy the envelope. +Once upon a time there lived a girl called Emma. She wanted a pet more than anything. She asked her parents every day if she could have one. One day, Emma's parents were feeling generous and said she could have a pet of her own. + +On the way home, they stopped at the pet shop to pick out a pet. Emma loved all the pets but couldn't decide which one she wanted the most. Then, she spotted the cutest baby puppy. Emma was so excited and happy that she ran straight over to the puppy. She just knew this was her pet. + +Emma's parents bought the puppy for her and brought him home. When they arrived, they showed the puppy to Emma's big brother. He was also excited and couldn't wait to play with him. From then on, Emma and her brother played with the puppy every day. + +The puppy quickly became part of the family, and Emma was so happy to have a pet of her own. She loved her puppy very much, and would never want to let him go. +once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane wanted to go on a tour, so one day she got on the bus and went to see the sights. Jane was having so much fun, looking out of the window at all the things she was passing. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and the bus got very wet. Jane started to feel a bit wet too, so she decided to take off her shoes and soak her feet in the puddles. She splashed around happily and the water felt cool and refreshing on her toes. Meanwhile, the rain was making the ground healthy and fresh. + +Eventually the sun came back out so Jane knew it was time to end her tour and go home. She put her shoes back on and waved goodbye, feeling happy and relaxed after such a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a careless boy called Tim. He was always forgetting things and was often late to school. + +One morning while he was getting ready, he left his wallet on the table. But he was too busy getting ready and not paying any attention, so he forgot all about it. + +On the way to school, he was walking faster and faster. Just then, he bumped into his neighbour. He said sorry, but his neighbour quickly said he could make up for it by giving him his wallet! + +Tim was so happy, he thanked his neighbour and promised to be more careful. + +From that day, Tim was extra careful with his things and he kept his wallet in his pocket at all times. He was never careless again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and very curious. One night, she heard a sound coming from outside her house. She decided to investigate and stepped out the door into the dark. + +Suddenly, she noticed a menu on the ground. She paused for a second, unsure what it was. Then she realized it was a menu of all the foods you could get from her favourite restaurant. + +She picked up the menu and ran back into the house. Inside, she opened the menu and looked at all the delicious food. She couldn't decide what to order, so she paused again. + +Finally, she chose the yummiest dish and sent the order out into the dark night. She waited eagerly for her food to arrive. + +And it did. +Once upon a time, there was a curious bear. He was very interested in the world around him. One day, the bear saw something magical - it was a sunset. He watched in awe as the sun slowly disappeared. + +The bear wanted to remember the beautiful sunset forever. He decided to take a picture in his mind and looked at it every day. + +The bear never forgot the magnificent sunset. He wanted to show everyone how beautiful it was, so he told all his friends and family about it. Everyone was amazed. + +The curious bear continued to explore the world, looking for things he could remember as well as the sunset. But no experience was ever quite like that first one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jay. He loved to measure things! One day, he found a light in the corner of his room. He picked it up and started to measure it. He measured it for a long time and then he watched it carefully. + +He noticed that the light was getting brighter and brighter. He kept measuring it until the room was filled with a bright shining light! He was so happy! He watched the light and smiled. + +Jay loved the light. He now uses it to light up the dark corners of his room. He watches it every night and it helps him sleep soundly. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a broken toy. It weighed heavy in the hand of its owner. He had an idea. He took the toy and put it on the scale in the kitchen. The numbers on the scale went up and up. The toy weighed a lot! The owner had an idea. He went to the store to get lighter parts for the toy. He put them all together and weighed it again. This time the numbers went down. The toy was now lighter. He was so happy. He had fixed his broken toy. He and his toy were both very happy! +Once there was a fine cat named Sam. Sam liked to go for walks in the garden to find food. One day, Sam saw a vine hanging from a nearby tree. Sam felt hungry and so decided to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Sam heard a voice! It was coming from the vine. Sam listened closely and saw a little mouse peeking out from the leaves. The mouse said, "Hello there! Would you like some food?" Sam nodded and the mouse brought out some cheese, nuts and apples. Sam was so happy and thanked the mouse. + +The mouse was happy too and said, "Thank you for being so kind. Would you like to be friends?" Sam nodded again and the mouse smiled. The two became good friends, and Sam would always go to the vine to say hello and get some food. Sam was so happy and thankful. +Once there was a city, it was very blue. Everywhere you looked, it was painted blue. In the city there was a green field. Every morning, the children would go there and play. But one day, something changed. The grass began to rot. The children were sad, but all the adults knew what to do. They painted the field blue, just like the rest of the city! The children were excited and they were so happy to have a blue field again. They played there every day, and the field stayed blue and beautiful forever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Joe and the other was called Jack. Jack was very foolish. Every day Jack would do something silly. Joe would always remember to tell him it was a foolish thing to do. + +One day, Jack wanted to have a round. He wanted to roll down a big hill and hoped Joe would join him. Joe thought it was a very foolish idea, but Jack was so excited that Joe decided he would join him. + +At the top of the hill, Joe shouted for Jack to remember to roll slowly when he got to the bottom. Jack shouted he would remember, and then rolled away down the hill. + +Unfortunately, Jack went too fast and did not remember to go slowly. Joe saw this and laughed. But Jack was okay and they both had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a generous cat. He liked to watch the birds make quick motions in the sky. +One day, he quit watching and decided to join in. He jumped as high as he could but he wasn't fast enough to keep up with the birds. +So, he stopped and watched them fly away without him. +But afterwards, he went back to jumping. This time hopping from branch to branch, from tree to tree. It was a much slower motion, but he still had fun! +He knew that it wasn't the same as flying, but he was happy to be generous and enjoy the world around him. The end. +Once there was a boy called Ted. He liked to paint things. He had lots of colours and he liked to mix them together. One day he wanted to paint an aeroplane. So he sat down in his room and he got out his paints. He was very careful with the paint and he mixed the colours until he got the perfect one. Then he started to paint the aeroplane. He used lots of colours and lines to make it look like a real aeroplane. Finally it was finished. Ted was so happy with his aeroplane painting. He hung it up on his wall for everyone to see. +Once there was a kind daddy. He was always looking for fun things to do with his child. One day, he brought his child to the park. + +His child was very excited and saw a big sack full of spoons. They both looked at it for a long time and then decided it would be fun to play a game. They emptied the sack and found lots of different spoons. + +Daddy said to his child, "Let's find out how many spoons we can sack up in a minute." So they both set to work. The minute was almost over when suddenly the child had sacked up all the spoons! + +Daddy was so proud of his child and praised him with lots of hugs and kisses. It was the most fun they had ever had together. From then on they played the sack up game every time they went to the park. +Once there was a large carrot that didn't have a place to belong. It was all alone, with no other carrots around. So it started looking for a home. First, it tried the garden, but it was too wet for a carrot. Then it tried the playground, but it was too noisy. + +Finally, it decided to go to the park. As soon as it arrived, it felt like it belonged. The sun was shining and it was nice and warm. The grass was so soft and green. + +The large carrot was happy. Finally, it had a place to belong. It enjoyed sitting in the sun and spending time with the other things in the park. Every day it had a new adventure and each night it looked forward to a new day. + +The large carrot was so content and soon it made many friends with the other things in the park. All summer it belonged to the park and enjoyed its time there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Sally loved to explore the world around her. One day, she walked in the garden and noticed a jelly in the sun. + +Sally was so happy! She ran to pick the jelly up and held it in her hands. The jelly was very peaceful and shiny in the sun. + +Sally put the jelly in her pocket and ran back to her house. She took out a plate to put the jelly on. Sally wanted to enjoy the jelly in peace. + +When she opened the jar of jelly, she noticed a funny surprise - the bubbles inside were dancing! Sally was so excited she laughed and clapped her hands. + +That's how Sally enjoyed the peaceful jelly in her garden on a sunny day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived near a big forest. She liked to look at the forest and all its beautiful things, like the wild animals and flowers. But one day the little girl saw a sign by the forest which said she had to be careful when she went inside it. + +The little girl had never gone inside the forest before and she was a bit scared. But she was brave and decided to take a chance. She went in, but she was so careful not to get lost. Everywhere she looked there was something new and exciting. + +Unfortunately, the little girl was too careful and couldn't enjoy the forest enough. Before she knew it, it was time to go home and she had to leave. As she left the forest, the little girl couldn't stop thinking about it and how much she would miss it. But the little girl knew that she would have to be even more careful the next time she went in. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor who sold lovely things at the market. One day, he noticed a little girl crying by herself. He went over to her, and he asked her why she was crying. The little girl said that she had lost her toy and couldn't find it anywhere. + +The vendor was very kind, so he offered her something harmless to play with. He gave her a small stuffed bear and the little girl's eyes lit up with joy. + +The little girl thanked the vendor and hugged him. She said goodbye and went off to play with her new friend. The vendor smiled and continued to sell his things at the market. + +The little girl never forgot the kindness of the vendor that day. From then on, she would never forget to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. The rabbit was searching for shelter from the storm. Suddenly, the rabbit heard a noise and it was scared. The noise was coming from a clear stream near by. The rabbit was worried and wanted to find a safe spot. + +The rabbit crept slowly towards the stream, looking for a shelter. After a few minutes, it found a spot near a tree, which was safe from the storm. The rabbit curled up in the shelter, thankful that it was safe and sound. + +But the rabbit was disturbed by a buzzing sound coming from the stream. The sound was getting closer to the rabbit! The rabbit was so scared, it hopped away and hid in another spot. It was a good thing the rabbit was hiding because soon the noise stopped and it was quiet again. + +The rabbit stayed there until the storm passed. Once it was safe and clear outside again, the rabbit hopped away and went on its merry way. +One Wednesday, Sally was feeling very happy. She thought it was time for a special surprise. She smiled and went to the corner of the room to get wrapping paper. Then, Sally went to find the perfect present. Once she found one, she quickly wrapped it up. Sally knew it would be a happy surprise for someone special. Finally, she put the present under the tree and smiled. She was sure it would make them very happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a very stubborn girl and loved to create things. + +One day Lucy decided to create a nut. She wanted to make it special, so she worked very hard and was very creative. + +She gathered some nuts from the park, some paint from the art store, and some glitter from the craft shop. She mixed them all together to create a delicious nut. + +The nut was shiny and sparkly. It smelled delicious too. Lucy was so proud of her nut that she decided to share it with her friends. + +They all loved the nut so much and thought it was the best nut they had ever seen. From that day on, Lucy was known as the Nut Creator. + +Everyone always went to Lucy when they wanted to create something yummy and special. Lucy was very happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a small furry creature living in a forest. Every day it would poke around the forest, looking for things to eat. One day it caught sight of a trap and decided to investigate. It poked it gently with its little nose. Suddenly, the trap snapped shut and the poor creature was stuck! It frantically tried to find a way out, but it was too strong and furry to break free. + +Just then, a friendly forest animal came by. It noticed the trapped creature, and quickly came to the rescue. It poked and prodded at the trap until it opened up and let the creature out. The small creature was so relieved and thankful to be free! They waved goodbye to the kind animal before scampering off to explore the forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big valley. Every day, she liked to explore and find new things. One day, she met a puppy in the valley. The puppy was very sad and lonely. The little girl was very polite and gently said hello. The puppy began to cry and the girl wanted to make it feel better. She lay down and hugged it tightly, and the puppy was comforted by the warmth. + +The puppy started to wag its tail and the two became very good friends. Together, they explored the valley and had lots of fun. Every day, the puppy was happy and the little girl felt peaceful. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pale wardrobe. It was very quiet and all alone. Suddenly, three small animals arrived! Two rabbits and a mouse. They had a special mission. + +The rabbits hopped to the wardrobe and opened it up. Inside they found lots of colors and a beautiful princess dress. The mouse scurried to the back of the wardrobe and found a pretty, sparkly necklace. + +The animals were so excited, they decided to stay and live in the wardrobe. Every day they worked together to make the wardrobe even prettier. + +And they lived happily ever after, inside the pale wardrobe! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Max. He was a very funny bunny who liked to have fun! +One day Max was in the garden and he saw a big, red carrot. He was very excited because he loved carrots! So he hopped over to take a look. + +But when he got close, he started to sneeze! The carrot was very spicy! The sneezes kept coming and Max felt funny! Finally, they stopped and Max understood why the carrot was so spicy… it was a special spicy carrot! + +Max was disappointed that he couldn’t eat the carrot, but he was happy that it was still there in the garden. He was sure that all the other bunnies would love it! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a naughty rabbit. He loved to explore and have adventures. One day he stumbled across a trap. He was so curious about it and he wanted to know what it was. + +The rabbit became impatient and he couldn't help himself. He decided to stretch out his paw and try to touch the trap. He reached out and he was just about to touch it when he heard a loud snap! + +The rabbit jumped back in fear. He had been caught in the trap! He tried to pull back his paw but it wouldn't move. He was stuck! Now he just had to wait until someone found him and set him free. + +The rabbit was very upset. He squirmed and he wriggled and he screamed in frustration. Finally he heard a voice and then he saw a figure coming closer. It was a kind farmer! The farmer gently put his hands around the rabbit's paw and he slowly pulled and stretched it out until it was released from the trap. + +The rabbit leapt back and thanked the farmer. He ran off and vowed never to get too close to a trap again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved playing outdoors. Her favorite thing to do was to climb trees with her gear. She was so graceful, swinging from branch to branch. + +But one day, something terrible happened. The girl hated the gear! She no longer wanted to use it for her tree-climbing adventures. She just didn't like it anymore. + +The girl tried to think of other things she could do instead. But nothing seemed as fun or as graceful as climbing trees. + +Then one day, the girl had an idea. She decided to put on her gear, climb to the top of the tallest tree, and then jump off! She spent the entire morning practicing her graceful landing. + +In the end, the girl had a lot of fun with her gear. She discovered that she was brave enough to do anything she wanted, even if it seemed hard or scary. She had learned to love her gear again! +There once was a pretty girl named Katie. She was very attractive, and she loved to play. One day, she decided she wanted something special all of her own. All the other kids had something they could call their own, like a toy or a blanket. + +So Katie asked her mom. "Mom, can I have something I can own?" Mom thought for a minute and then said, "Yes, sweetheart! I know just the thing." + +The next day, Mum took Katie to the store. Together, they found the perfect thing for her. It was a sparkly toilet! It was shiny and sleek and very attractive. Katie was so excited she could hardly wait to take it home. + +When they got home, Katie rushed straight to the bathroom. She put her new toilet in the corner and said, "This is mine! I own it!" She was so happy to have something special that was all hers. + +Katie now loves to go to the bathroom. She knows her toilet is special and that it's all hers. She can't wait to show it off to her friends and let them know she owns it. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful flower. It was a bright yellow. The flower wanted to make everyone happy, so it decided to bloom! + +The flower bloomed and suddenly it grew bigger and bigger. It was so big that it reached the top of a big billboard! + +The billboard had a special message. It said that all people should be flexible and help each other. Everyone smiled when they saw the flower and they agreed with the message. + +The flower was so happy that it made everyone happy. It kept on blooming and it stayed flexible, just like the message said. And everyone around was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big grey lion who lived in a deep forest. Every night it would roar as loud as it could so that everybody in the forest could hear it. One day, the lion stepped on a sharp stone and it felt a lot of pain in its paw. The lion was so sad that it lay down and fell asleep. + +That night, the lion didn't roar like it usually did - it was too sleepy. But then something magical happened! The moonlight shone on the lion and the lion felt really happy again. It opened its mouth and let out a big, powerful roar! + +The other animals in the forest were so afraid they all hid. The lion was happy that its roar was so loud and strong. The lion started to jump around and spin in circles, relieved that the pain in its paw had gone away. + +The animals slowly came back out of hiding and they all bowed down to the lion. They were so impressed with its loud, strong roar! From that night, the lion was known as the King of the Forest. +Once upon a time there was an adorable girl named Lucy. She loved to explore new places and see new things. + +One day, Lucy and her mommy went to the museum. Inside, Lucy saw so many amazing things! She saw big animals and colorful pictures. Lucy loved it so much! + +Suddenly, Lucy saw something special. It was a giant bear that moved. At first, Lucy was scared, but then she became excited. She watched the bear as it danced and moved around. + +Lucy and her mommy began to laugh. This was the most fun that Lucy had ever had! + +The museum had become Lucy's favorite place to go. She was so happy that she came here that day. +Once there was an ostrich named Tony. He was very happy and always wanted to rock wherever he went. Every day, Tony would rock on the swings in the park. He would rock in the ocean on his raft. He would even rock on the trampoline. Everywhere Tony went, he always rocked. + +One day, Tony saw something he’d never seen before. It was a giant rock, taller than him. He was so excited and decided to go see it. When Tony reached the rock, he just stopped and stared. It was very big and he wouldn’t be able to rock on it. + +He was disappointed but he kept walking. Suddenly, Tony saw a bush with a strange shape to it. He glanced at it, and it was an ostrich! Tony was so surprised. The ostrich looked at him and nodded. Tony smiled and the two of them danced and rocked together in the park. + +Tony was so happy, he started to sing. The ostrich joined him in song and they sang together until the sun went down. Tony’s day in the park was one he'd never forget. He was happy to have a friend as special as the ostrich. He said goodbye to his new friend and went home, still rocking as he walked. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very happy. One day, he went outside to play. He saw a kite flying in the sky. It was so pretty! The boy wanted to fly the kite. He ran to get it. + +Suddenly, he sneezed. He said "Aaaah-choo!". Then, he ran with the kite. He was so excited! He flew the kite high in the sky. It was so fun! + +But after a while, it was getting boring. So the boy took the kite down. He put it away and went inside to play something else. + +The end. +One day, Sarah wanted to play in the park. She said to her mummy, "Can I go outside to play?" Mummy said yes, but she had to be careful. + +So Sarah ran outside and she saw two friends. They were playing in the park too. They said hi to Sarah and they asked if she wanted to play with them. + +Sarah said yes and the three of them had lots of fun. They ran around, jumped into the air and laughed. They played games until Mummy called her to come home. + +Sarah said goodbye to her friends. Then, she turned and ran back home. When she got home, Mummy asked if she had a normal time. Sarah smiled and nodded yes. She was so happy that she had a great time in the park. + +Then, Mummy said, "I'm glad that you had so much fun. Next time, you may come back again if you will." Sarah smiled, and knew that she would have lots of adventures in the park very soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Penny. Penny was three years old. She had purple hair and purple shoes. +One day, Penny was feeling bored and so she decided to go for a walk. As she strolled along, Penny started to whistle a happy tune. +Soon she came across an old hospital. It looked big and scary and Penny stopped walking. +Then she noticed a purple flower growing by the hospital. She thought it was so beautiful. She went closer and bent over. +And as she knelt down, Penny continued to whistle her happy tune. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Bella who was very polite. One day, Bella was walking with her mom when she saw a lady smiling at her. The lady looked so happy that Bella had to look away and bow to be polite. + +Bella's mom smiled at the lady and winked her good morning. The lady smiled even bigger and waved at Bella. Bella waved back with a big bow. + +The lady thanked Bella for being so polite. Then she gave Bella a special present. It was a tiny, pink toy with sparkles. Bella was so happy and thanked the lady with a big bow. + +The lady laughed and said Bella should always be so polite and friendly. Bella nodded with a smile and waved goodbye as she and her mom walked away. +One day, a little girl went to the park. She saw a cage with lots of animals in it. She wanted to get closer so she could poke the animals. She walked to the cage but it was too high for her to reach. + +The animals were very busy in the cage. They were eating, playing and running around. The little girl was so excited to see them and wanted to poke them. + +Suddenly, the little girl noticed a tall stick near the cage. She picked it up and used it to poke the animals. She waved the stick around in the cage and laughed as the animals danced around it. + +The little girl had so much fun poking the animals in the cage that she didn't want to leave. But after a while, she put the stick down and waved goodbye to the animals. +Today was a big day for Peter. He was very excited and ran around asking his mom what they were going to do. His mom said they were going to the park. + +The park was fun. There were many swings and slides. Peter wanted to go on all of them at once. He was so happy he didn't mind waiting in line. + +After the park, Peter and his mom went to the store. Peter wanted to buy a toy. His mom said he could have anything he wanted. But Peter wanted too many things. He had to make a choice. + +Peter was sorry but he had to pick just one toy. He finally chose a new stuffed animal. He gave it a big hug and said he was sorry he couldn't get everything. + +At the end of the day, Peter was tired but he was very happy. He had a lot of fun and his mom was happy too. Peter made sure to mind his mom and have a good time. +Mommy was busy making a dress. It was going to be very cute. She took a piece of red cloth and stretched it. She took her needle and began to stitch the cloth together. + +Soon a dress was taking shape. Mommy was very happy. She needed something else to make it look extra special. She reached into her bag and took out a white flower. + +She carefully stitched the flower onto the dress. Now it looked even more cute. Finally the dress was finished. Mommy was very proud. + +From now on, the dress belonged to a little girl. Every time the little girl wore the dress and twirled around, the flower would stretch and spin in the sunlight. It was...perfect! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One of them had a radio. He welcomed his friend over to play with it. His friend was very happy and sat down to hear the radio. + +When they turned the radio on, a scary sound popped out. Both the friends were scared and stopped playing. They looked all around, but there was nobody there. Just then, the scary sound came again. + +The friends thought for a moment and decided to leave the radio and go away. They ran outside and went to play in the park. The friends forgot all about the scary sound from the radio and had lots of fun. + +They ran and laughed and played. They forgot all about the scary noise from the radio and when they came back home, it was dark. + +The friends said goodbye and the best friend with the radio said, "Welcome back anytime". The other friend smiled and ran home. +One day, Mama and Papa put on their coats. Mama took a purse with her, and Papa had a bag. They were very alert. + +They went outside and they got in a car. They drove away and didn't come back for a long time. + +When they finally returned, they told their little girl a very sad story. They said there was a war, and they had to put money in the purse so they could help people who were hurt in the war. + +Mama and Papa were very brave. They hugged their little girl, and told her it was ok to be alert. They said that being alert would help everyone be safe. + +Mama and Papa had put money in the purse to help the people in the war, and now they were all safe again. +It was a cold day. The sky was gray and there was a chill in the air. Suddenly, the sky opened up and icy rain dropped down. The rain made a sound like tapping on the window. + +The rain was so heavy, it made puddles on the ground. A little girl named Emma ran out of her house to play in the rain. She skipped and jumped through the puddles. + +Emma's mom called her inside and told her to sit at her desk. Emma was sad. She wanted to keep playing in the rain. But after just a few minutes, Emma noticed something on her desk. It was a drawing of a rainy day! + +Suddenly, Emma felt very happy. She smiled and thanked her mom for the drawing. Even when she couldn't go out and play in the rain, she could still have fun by drawing a picture of the icy rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to the jungle. Her parents said she was too young, so she decided to go by herself. + +She packed up her things and set off on her travels. She was walking through the jungle when she heard a rude noise. She looked up and saw a big elephant. She was scared and started to back away, but she dropped her bag. + +The elephant was quite surprised when it saw the little girl and it came closer. But instead of being rude, the elephant was kind and gentle. + +The elephant bent its trunk down and picked up the bag for her. It then put it on her shoulder and waved goodbye. The little girl was so happy that the elephant had been kind, and she went on her way with a smile on her face. +One day, an old man was walking down the street. He was looking for something special, something that glowed. Suddenly, he saw a copper rock. It was glowing with a light so bright and beautiful that he decided he had to have it. The old man took out a shovel he had been carrying, and started digging around the copper rock. After a while, he was able to pull it out, and it was even more beautiful than before. + +The old man was so happy that he decided not to quit. He put the copper rock in his pocket and started walking home. As he was walking along, the light from the copper rock started to get brighter and brighter. The old man could feel it warming him as he walked. + +When the old man reached his house, the light from the copper rock was so bright that it lit up the entire house. The old man was so excited that he started running around his house and shouting with happiness. From that day on, the old man never quit no matter how hard life got. The copper rock was a magical reminder that he was never alone. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. Mum and Dad were very busy sorting out things in the house, so they asked their little boy to help. + +The little boy nodded. He smiled and grabbed a newspaper. He started to tidy the living room. He was very pleased with himself and was determined to do the very best job he could. + +He went around the room picking up things, folding the blankets and straightening the cushions. When he finished, the room was amazing! Everything was so shiny and neat! + +Mum and Dad walked in, astounded! They smiled at the little boy and said, 'Thank you so much! You have done a really great job!' The little boy smiled, and then nodded and went outside to play. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was not feeling very well and she had a big, red nose. Her mommy said it was time to go the doctor. + +When the doctor came, he asked the little girl what was wrong. She said her nose hurt. The doctor said to open her mouth wide and he looked inside. He wiped the inside of her nose with a special tissue. It felt very hard and she frowned. + +The doctor said she had a cold and gave her a very special medicine with a yummy flavour. He said to take it every day and she would feel better soon. The little girl was happy. + +Then the doctor gave her a hug and said she did a very good job. She smiled. The doctor said to always wipe her nose when it was runny. The little girl thanked the doctor, and she felt better already! +One day, a group of friends were looking west. They wanted to see something special. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful valley. They were so excited and proud. They decided to celebrate! + +The friends ran to the valley and saw a big mountain. At the top of the mountain was a flag blowing in the wind. It was the flag of independence. They had found a special place. + +The friends all held hands and shouted, "We are celebrating our independence!" They danced and sang around the flag. They jumped and cheered. They were so happy to celebrate. + +When the celebration was over, they looked up at the sky and felt very proud. They had found a beautiful place to celebrate. They promised to come back every year and celebrate their independence. +Once there was a charming little boy named John. He had a box of matches and he wanted to play with them. + +John found a switch on the ground and he thought it would be fun to match the matches to the switch. He started to move the matches one by one to the switch. Every time he put a match correctly, he felt so excited! + +After what seemed like hours, he was successfully able to match all the matches perfectly to the switch. He was so proud of himself and his work that he started to jump up and down with joy. He shouted, "I did it! I matched all the matches to the switch!" + +The end! +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the world around him. One day he was exploring his house and saw something amazing. It was a rug! The rug shined in the sunlight that came in through the window. Timmy was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He could see colors he had never seen before and it made him so happy. + +Timmy could not wait to tell his mom about the rug. His mom smiled when he told her about it. She said: "That sounds amazing! Let's take it outside so we can look at it in the sunshine". + +So Timmy and his mom went outside and put the rug on the grass in the sunshine. The sun shone on the rug and it looked even more amazing than before. Timmy could not believe how beautiful it was. He said to his mom: "This is the most amazing rug I have ever seen. Can I keep it?" + +His mom said: "Of course you can! You found this amazing rug and it brought a smile to my face. It's yours now." + +The rug shone brightly in the sunshine for many years and brought happiness to their home. Timmy was so proud to be able to show off his amazing rug. +Once upon a time was a prince. He was very charming, like a sunny day. One day he was very tired so he went to sleep in his big, soft bed. At sunrise, the prince woke up and was very happy. He hopped out of bed and found a special bottle. Inside the bottle was a surprise - a magical charm! He was so excited he put the charm around his neck and never took it off again. The prince was always very pleased when he woke up in the morning because he knew the charm was still there. + +Life was lovely for the prince and he was very happy. Every morning he would wake up and touch the charm around his neck. He was so pleased. The prince lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was very excited because today was her first day at school. Anna put on her new school uniform and picked up her lunch. + +When Anna arrived at school, she saw a bright new classroom. Her teacher, Mrs Smith, was waiting for her. Mrs Smith introduced Anna to her classmates and showed her around her new school. + +Mrs Smith then took Anna into her new classroom. Everything in the classroom was so bright and colourful. Mrs Smith gave Anna a brand new pencil and paper. Anna was so excited because she had never had so many new things before. + +After that, Mrs Smith and the other children taught Anna the basics of school. They played games and read books. Anna made lots of new friends and soon she was having lots of fun. + +Anna's first day at school was so exciting. She couldn't wait to come back the next day! +Once upon a time there was an oasis in the desert. It was so yummy and cool. Many animals loved to come and visit. One day, a little bird called Sam was walking through the desert and spotted the oasis. Sam was so excited! He hopped from tree to tree until he finally arrived and saw the oasis. There were yummy berries and cool water. Sam was so happy. He sang and he ate and he played for hours and hours. Then he made friends with a little rabbit who lived at the oasis. They became the best of friends and every day Sam would fly to the oasis and have a yummy snack with the rabbit. They had so much fun together! +One Tuesday, something special happened. A unique man came to visit. He had something special with him. It was a box full of tools. Everyone was very curious and asked him what he was doing. He said he was here to fix things. + +He started to fix things all around the house. He fixed the lamp, the door, and he even fixed the TV. Everyone was so happy. They thanked the man for fixing everything. + +The man smiled and said it was his pleasure. Then he got back in his car and drove away. Everyone waved goodbye. They were so lucky he had come to fix everything. He was so unique! +Once upon a time, there was a wolf. He was popular with the other animals in the forest. Everywhere he went, they would come up to him and say hello. He had many friends. + +One day, he was burying a bone in the ground. He was so busy, he didn't notice that he was walking further and further away from the forest. Soon, he was lost. + +He tried to find his way home, but it seemed very hard. Everywhere he looked, everything looked the same. He was getting very tired and lonely without his friends. + +But finally, he heard a familiar bark. He rushed in the direction of the sound, and soon saw his friends from the forest! They had all come looking for him, so he didn't lose after all. + +The wolf was so happy and all the animals celebrated that he was found safe and sound. Everyone was glad that the popular wolf didn't lose, after all! +Once upon a time there was an oyster. The oyster was very messy and it made a big mess in the sea. +One day, the oyster wanted to fly. He thought he would be so happy if he could soar in the sky. +So the oyster began to flap its wings. He flew higher and higher and started to soar. +Soon the little oyster was above the clouds. He could see so many beautiful things! He smiled as he flew through the sky. +At the end of the day, the happy oyster flew back home to the ocean. He was so proud that he had flown so high and soared in the sky. +One day a rat was walking down the street. It was a normal rat with a white tail. Suddenly, something split the air and scared the rat. + +The rat looked around and saw a large splitter. It had a big hole inside and made a lot of noise. The rat was scared and ran away. + +The next day the rat returned to the spot and saw that the splitter had split a big log. The rat felt brave and walked closer to investigate. + +The splitter was spinning around inside the log. It made a loud noise, but the rat was not scared. In fact, it was normal for the rat to be around the splitter. + +The rat stayed there for the rest of the day, sniffing the wood and watching the splitter spin around. Every now and then it would get scared, but the rat was getting used to the sound. + +At the end of the day the rat went home happy. The splitter was now its new friend and it had made a normal rat's day. +Once upon a time there was a big tree. It was an impressive tree with lots of green leaves. Every day a little bird would come and sit on the tree. Her name was Lemon. She was very happy and was always so good! + +Lemon would sing and dance and tell jokes. Everyone loved her and they were very impressed. One day, Lemon saw a kite stuck in the tree. She had a wonderful idea to fly it up in the sky. But she needed help, so she asked everyone she knew to help her. + +Everyone agreed and together they cut the kite away and flew it in the sky! Lemon was very excited and so were all the other animals that were watching her. They all clapped and cheered for her when she released the kite. + +Lemon smiled and thanked everyone for helping her. She promised to always behave and be kind to everyone and thanked them for helping her out. With that, Lemon flew away and the animals went back to their homes feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was an old nurse who lived in a big house. Every morning she spread jam on toast, and gave it to the hungry children. One day, the old nurse had an idea. She wanted to spread even more joy and love in the world, so she began to visit people around the neighbourhood. The nurse spread care and joy wherever she went. Everyone adored her, and the old nurse's smile brightened the days of all who met her. + +The old nurse spread love and laughter far and wide, and those who knew her found their hearts filled with happiness. Even the smallest children smiled, and looked forward to the old nurse's visits. + +The old nurse's work would continue, and her simple efforts spread love and joy all over the world! +Once upon a time, there was a great big weight. It was so heavy, no one could lift it! One day, the sun started to shine and it was so warm that it started to melt the weight. Little by little, the weight began to melt away until there was nothing left! Everyone was so happy and celebrated with a great big party. They could now do things that the weight had been stopping them from doing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a statue. The statue was made of stone and it was very tall. Every day, a little girl would come to the statue and smile and say 'Hello'. She thought the statue was her friend. + +One day a wind came, and it was very strong. The wind blew so hard that the statue started to fall. The little girl was scared and ran away. + +The statue fell and broke into lots of pieces. Everyone was very serious when they saw what happened. + +The little girl couldn't believe it. She had lost her friend. She was very sad. + +But then one day, something amazing happened. A new statue was made. It looked just like the old one and it was just as tall. + +The little girl was so happy. She smiled and said 'Hello' just like she used to do. The statue might have been different, but it still felt like her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man. He had a very special needle. But one day, it broke! The man was very sad because he needed the needle to do his work. + +So he went on a journey to solve the problem. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find another needle. He was very worried until he saw a safe box. + +He opened the safe box and was so happy to find a special needle inside. It was shiny and perfect. He took it out and thanked the box for helping him solve his problem. + +With the new needle, he finished his work, and now he always keeps the needle safe in the safe box. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had an old bell. He used the bell whenever he wanted to come back home. No matter how far away he was, the bell would always ring and the old man knew he could return. + +One day, the old man wanted to travel far away, so he took the bell with him. But while he was away, the bell became lost. The old man was sad because he couldn't come back without it. + +Suddenly, the old man heard a ringing nearby. He followed the sound and came upon a reliable old bell. He was very happy to see it and knew he could use it to return home. + +The old man grabbed the bell and went back home. From then on, the bell was always by his side. He knew it would help him always return home safely and on time. +Once, there was a little boy who was feeling very sad. He was sitting outside and he had no one to play with. Suddenly, he heard a noise. + +It was a small, furry animal! He saw it was a little mouse, and he felt very sorry for it. He wanted to help it, so he reached for a piece of popcorn from his pocket. + +He offered the popcorn to the little mouse, and the mouse happily ate it. The little boy was very happy to have been able to help the mouse. + +Then, he heard another noise. It was an owl! He was swooping down and trying to catch the mouse. The boy was scared, but he knew he had to try to save the mouse. + +He ran to the mouse and put it in his pocket. He watched as the owl flew away. + +The boy was so happy that he had been able to show his compassion and save the mouse. He felt bigger and braver than before. He helped the little mouse and his heart felt full. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Joanna. They were the best of friends and liked to play together. + +One day, John and Joanna went outside to play. They wanted to mark the ground, so they used some money to buy special chalk. + +John and Joanna had a lot of fun drawing pictures and finishing each other’s designs. They marked the ground with all different colors, but soon the money ran out. + +John and Joana were sad that they could not buy more chalk. Money was too difficult for them to have. + +But then, John noticed that the wind had blown some leaves out of his yard. He grabbed some of them and gave them to Joanna. Together, they patted and rubbed the leaves flat, and used them to mark the ground. + +John and Joanna were so happy with their new discovery! They kept finding leaves and kept marking the ground in all different colors. +Once there was a little girl named Louise. Louise was a very gentle girl and she loved to play outside. One day, Louise was playing in her backyard when suddenly something caught her eye. She saw a small bird hopping around in the grass. She wanted to touch it very carefully, so she crouched down and moved closer. But when she got close, the bird flew away. + +Louise felt sad but then had a good idea. She went inside and got some breadcrumbs. She sprinkled the breadcrumbs onto the grass in her backyard and waited. Soon, the little bird was back and happily eating the crumbs. + +Louise felt an urge to touch the bird and so she reached out her hand. She moved ever so gently and the bird did not fly away this time. Louise was so excited that she completed her task! She was very proud of herself. Louise had managed to touch the bird without scaring it away. + +The next day, Louise decided to try and touch the bird again. She wanted to make sure that it felt comfortable with her. She took her time and was very gentle and soon the bird was back in her hand. Louise smiled. She had achieved her task! +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun shining in the blue sky. It was very warm and happy. + +Down on the ground, there was a stream that ran through the field. The air was still and the birds sang in the trees. All around the stream, flowers were ready to bloom. + +Suddenly, the sun shone brighter and brighter. The flowers opened their petals and bloomed in bright colors - red, yellow and orange. They were so pretty! + +The stream sparkled in the sun, and the water splashed around it. The birds flew around the stream, and the air smelled so sweet. Everything was so happy and alive. + +The sun stayed until night time, and then the stream went to sleep. The flowers stayed open, ready for a new day of blooming in the sun. +Adam had a big car. It was bright red and shiny. Every day, Adam would drive his car. He liked to drive fast. + +One day, Adam drove a bit too fast. Suddenly, the car started beeping. It was an alarm! It went off lots of times. + +Adam was scared. His car had never done this before. He stopped the car. He realised he had driven the car too fast. + +He was still worried about the alarm. Then, he remembered the manual for the car. He remembered a gentle way to turn off the alarm. He tried that and it worked! The alarm stopped beeping. + +Adam was very happy. Now he knew the gentle way to make the alarm stop. He would never drive too fast again! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Kevin. He had an obedient monster called Daisy. Daisy was his best friend and she was very special. Everyday Kevin and Daisy would play together and have lots of fun. + +One day, Kevin went to the beach with his family. He wanted Daisy to come along but wasn't sure if she could. Kevin decided to call Daisy and see if she wanted to come too. As soon as he called, Daisy popped up and said she would love to go. + +The family had a great time at the beach and Daisy was very obedient. When it was time to go home, Daisy followed Kevin obediently back home. + + Kevin and Daisy continued to do lots of fun things together, like going for walks or playing in the park. They always had a blast and never argued because Daisy was very obedient. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends Tim and Tom. They were very envious of each other because Tim had a special safari he wanted to go on. + +One day, Tom asked Tim if he could come too. Tim said yes, but only if Tom weighed the same as him. Tom did not understand but he weighed himself on a special scale and he weighed the same as Tim. + +The next day, Tim and Tom packed up their bags and set off on their safari. They saw lots of amazing animals and explored the jungle. + +At the end of the safari they weighed themselves again and they had both gained the same amount of weight. Tim and Tom were very happy to find out that they were still the same weight and the safari was a big success! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to play. He was very creative and always had a special way to make every day fun. + +One day, he found a jar. It was big and round and he liked it so much that he wanted to add it to his play. He bounced it, he shook it and he made happy sounds. Then he came up with a fun idea. He decided to clap it. + +So he started to clap the jar. Clap, clap, clap. He clapped it slowly at first, then faster and faster. The jar started to light up and the room filled up with happy music. The little boy was so pleased with his creative idea. He kept clapping the jar and feeling the happy music fill up the room. + +He had so much fun that he didn't want the moment to stop. And every time he remembered that day, he knew that he was very creative. He had made a happy moment with just a jar and some claps. +The animals had a party. They were so excited! They had cake and ice cream. + +But then the sun started to shine very brightly. The ice cream started to melt. The animals were so sorry. The party was ruined! + +The animals thought of a plan. They found some blocks and built a special shade. Now they were safe from the sun. + +They had the party back again! They ate their cake and ice cream without it melting. Everyone was so happy! The animals had a wonderful party and the sun went away. +Once upon a time, a nosy wolf was walking in the forest. He was looking for something to eat. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was so loud that it disturbed the other animals. The wolf was curious so he went to see what was making the noise. He followed the noise until he came to a clearing with a small house. Inside the house was a family. They were all singing and dancing. The wolf was scared and ran away. He never disturbed them ever again. +Once upon a time there was an otter. He lived in the river and was very successful. Every day he would dive down deep and find food. He was a skilled swimmer. + +One day he found something special. It was a shiny stone! He picked it up and held it tight. He wanted to keep it safe. + +The otter had so much fun with his new toy. He swam with it, played catch, and even passed it back and forth. He was so happy! + +But then one day, he accidentally dropped the stone off the side of the river. He looked everywhere, but it was gone. The otter was so sad. + +Then something amazing happened. He found the stone again! The otter was so relieved. He held it tight and never let it go. + +The otter was so happy to have his stone back. He was successful at keeping it safe. He smiled and kept on swimming. +Once there was an ordinary boy. He was three years old and loved to make things. One day he imagined a really big drum. He thought it was so cool and wanted to play it! + +He went to the kitchen and found some pots and pans and told his Mom he wanted to make a drum. His Mom said that was a great idea and showed him how to put the items together to make a drum. The boy was so excited! + +After he was done building the drum, he ran outside to show his friends. They all started playing the drum together and were so happy. They played for what seemed like hours and had so much fun. They made a lot of noise and the neighbors come out too and listened. Even though it was simple, it sounded really cool! + +When the sun started to go down, everyone stopped playing and went home. The boy was really proud that he was able to make such a cool drum. He was so happy he used his imagination and was able to make something so special! +Kate was walking in the park with her mom. Everywhere she looked, she saw birds chirping, butterflies fluttering and flowers blooming. She was very happy. + +Suddenly, she spotted a rabbit and grew excited. She ran over to it and started to tease it. She gently tossed stones at it and called out funny noises, causing the rabbit to run off into the woods. + +Kate continued to explore the park until she came across some tree prints on the ground. She picked up a stick and traced them, trying to make a print of her own. When she was finished, she showed her mom. She was so proud. + +The two of them walked calmly along the trails, taking in the peaceful atmosphere. Before long, they had reached the end of their adventure and went home. Kate was content and happy to have spent the afternoon in such a calm and beautiful way. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Betsy. She loved to play in the sand. She took her buckets and shovels and dug deep in the sand. She was glad and relaxed as she scooped and dug. She made big castle and pretend that she was a princess. She played in the sand for hours and was so happy. + +When Betsy was done, she filled her buckets with sand and dropped it into the water. She watched as the sand made little bubbles and sparkles. Betsy smiled and was glad when she saw this. + +When Betsy was finished, she relaxed in the sun and was so pleased with her day. She looked at her castle and buckets with the sand and was so proud of what she had made. She had lots of fun in the sand and was glad. +Once there was a silly duck. One day, the duck enjoyed a surprise because it found a big bowl. It was so excited to see the bowl! The duck put its head into the bowl. It was full of yummy food. The duck ate and ate until the bowl was empty. Then he waddled away, feeling happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a parade. It was a delicate parade, with beautiful colors and happy music. + +Two kids, Anna and Ben, loved the parade very much. They followed it down the street, watching the colorful floats and listening to the music. They beamed with joy as they waved to the people in the parade and threw confetti in the air. + +Soon the parade was over, but Anna and Ben didn't forget how much they had loved it. Even when they were all grown up, they would remember the delicate parade and all the fun they had. +Once there was a clever girl named Janie. She was always looking for new projects to do. One day, she decided to make something special. Janie went to the store to buy some thread. She was excited to get started. + +Janie brought the thread home and set up her work area. She carefully started to wind the thread around her fingers. She soon created a pretty bracelet. Janie was so proud of her work and showed it off to everyone. + +The next day, she went back to the store and bought more thread. Again, Janie used her clever fingers to make something even nicer. This time, it was a colorful necklace. Everyone admired how creative Janie was. + +Janie continued to store different types of thread. Every weekend, she returned home with her new supplies and created more amazing projects. Janie shared her creations with all her family and friends. Everyone praised her cleverness and eventually Janie became known as the best crafter around. +Once there was a boy who was very bossy. He ate breakfast at his desk every day. He liked to fill his bowl with cereal and milk. He would eat until it was all gone. + +Sometimes he would bring treats to eat in front of his desk. He would buy yummy apples from the store or make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He always told his mom and dad what to do, so they would make them for him. + +One day, his mom got tired of listening to him boss people around. She put a special sign on his desk that said "Be Polite". + +The boy couldn't believe it! He tried to be more polite, but it was too hard. He would still get bossy with his friends and family. But, eventually he remembered to be more polite when he was eating his breakfast at his desk. And everyone was a lot happier! +Shelly was a friendly girl who loved to make things better. One day she was walking in the woods when she saw a crocodile. Shelly said hello, but the crocodile didn't answer. Shelly wondered what she could do to make the crocodile more friendly. + +Shelly thought and thought and then she had an idea. She carefully held out some of her lunch to the crocodile and said, “Please, would you like some lunch?†The crocodile was a bit scared at first, but then he started to eat the lunch. Shelly was so happy that she started to clap and cheer. + +Shelly went back to the crocodile every day with lunch for it. After a few weeks, the crocodile was no longer afraid and was actually quite friendly with Shelly. Shelly was so proud of herself for improving the crocodile's attitude. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old, but he so wanted to learn how to do something magical with a hoop. Every day he would go to the park and try to do tricks with his hoop. + +One day, when Jack was at the park he got so excited because, for the first time, he figured out how to do a hoop trick. He started going around and around and around in a circle. He smiled with pride! + +But then, a group of boys walked by and started to laugh. Jack felt so embarrassed and stopped doing his hoop trick. He quickly put his hoop away and ran home crying. + +He was so sad, he didn't want to go back to the park and do his hoop trick again. But the next day, he put on his brave face and headed to the park. This time he was determined! He was going to practice every day until he became the best hoop tricks doer in the entire world! +Once upon a time there was an enormous park. It was full of trees that were so tall, they touched the sky. The park was also full of happy critters who were always exploring and playing games. + +One special day, the critters wanted to play an extra special game. They each had to find a pass and bring it back to the park. All the critters raced around looking for the pass. + +The fastest critter found a pass under a big tree. He proudly carried it back to the park and showed it to all the critters. + +They were so happy, they decided to keep the pass in the park forever more. They all celebrated together and never had to worry about the pass disappearing. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to pretend. She had a big microphone that she would hold up to her mouth. She would pretend she was a singer on stage. + +The little girl would sing so loudly that everyone around could hear her! But sometimes she sang too loudly, and the words were too harsh. Her mom and dad would tell her to use her inside voice instead. + +But the little girl liked to pretend and sing! She liked the feeling of being on stage, and she loved hearing the sound of her voice. So she kept pretending and singing, but this time she tried to use her inside voice. + +When she sang with her inside voice, it was so beautiful. Her voice was soft and sweet, like honey. Her mom and dad smiled and clapped. They told her she was the best pretend singer ever. + +And from then on, the little girl would always use her inside voice when she pretended to be on stage. She knew it was important to be nice and gentle with her words. +One day, Amelia was admiring a beautiful garden. There were lots of different colors in the garden and Amelia liked them all. She even saw a family of bunnies hopping around. Suddenly, Amelia heard a loud siren and saw a big, red car with flashing lights drive past her. It was an emergency! + +Amelia was very scared. She didn't know what to do, then she remembered that wealthy people help other people in times of need. She ran up to the biggest house in the neighborhood and was surprised to see that a wealthy man was coming out of the house. He told Amelia that help was on its way and to stay calm. + +Meanwhile, the wealthy man talked to the emergency workers and directed them to the right place. Soon, the emergency workers came back with someone who was in need. Amelia was so happy that she clapped and cheered. The wealthy man then thanked Amelia for helping to save the day. + +Amelia was so proud of herself. She admired the wealthy man for being so kind and caring. She knew she had found a great role model that she could look up to. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who was very creative. She thought of a great idea! + +Mommy found a jar and decided to cut the top of it off. Then she put markers, glitter and other things inside the jar. + +Mommy showed the jar to her three-year-old daughter. She was very happy and got creative with the jar. She used the pieces of the jar to make pictures and she used the markers to draw things with the glitter. + +Mommy and her daughter had so much fun creating things together. They cut, drew, and put sparkly things together. It was a great day! +The sun shone brightly through the window, sending yellow beams of light across the room. Joe looked around and admired the light. It was so warm and inviting. + +He watched as the light moved and changed, pushing the shadows away and making things look beautiful. He quickly spotted something pale and glimmering in the corner. He moved closer to take a look and he smiled when he saw a light. + +The light shone brightly, shimmering and twinkling like it was alive. Joe was so happy and he realised how lucky he was to see such a wonderful thing. He stood there, entranced and he felt a warmth inside him that made him beam. + +He reached out to touch the light, but the moment he did, it changed colour, changing from pale to a warm and inviting orange. Joe smiled and he wondered what else the light could do. He knew he was going to admire it for a long time. +Once there was a boy named Paul. He was 3 years old and he was very excited. One day, his mom and dad invited him to the park. It was a gloomy day, but the park was filled with fun games. First Paul tried the swing. He swung so high he felt like he was flying. Then he played a game of catch with his dad and he had a lot of fun. After that, Paul and his mom went to the slide. They slid down together until they were both out of breath. Before they had to leave, Paul found a game with colored pegs. He liked it so much that he asked his mom to invite him back the next day. So they did. +Once there was a girl named Gia who was 3 years old. She was playing with her doll one day when she noticed its dress was coming apart. Gia was ashamed that her doll had a hole in its dress so she decided to fix it. + +Gia's mom gave her some thread. Gia was so happy she learned how to thread the needle and she began sewing the hole. She focused intently and soon the hole was all fixed. +Gia was so proud of herself, she clapped and cheered. + +Then she was ready to close the hole. She pushed the needle through the fabric and carefully pulled the thread through. When she was done, she tied a nice knot and cut off the extra thread. + +Gia was no longer ashamed and the dress looked perfect. She couldn't believe she actually fixed it. She spread out the skirt and admired the repair that she made with the thread. Gia smiled and gave the doll a big hug. +Bob had a hard time. He wanted to have a firework in the sky so he asked his friend to borrow one. But his friend said no, it was too dangerous. + +Bob was disappointed but he didn't give up. He started to work hard to build his own firework. He collected bits of wood and found sparklers. After a few days, he had made a big firework. + +On the night of the party, Bob took his firework and went outside. All of his friends watched as Bob lit the firework and it flew high in the sky with a loud bang. Everyone praised the beautiful colours that shone in the night sky. + +Although Bob was happy, he knew he had to be careful when playing with fireworks. He thought about his friends who had said no and thanked them for looking out for him with such care. +John was a curious three year old. He liked to explore and find new things. One day, he found a box full of bandages. He opened the box, took one out and wrapped it around his arm. John looked at the bandage and smiled - he felt like a real doctor! + +Suddenly, everything started to spin around him and he felt very dizzy. He wanted to lie down, but he couldn't find his bed. He was confused and felt scared at the same time. + +John didn't know what to do. He tried to close his eyes, but he started to feel worse. He put his hand on the wall and tried to steady himself. He shrugged and decided that he would sit down and rest until he felt better. + +After a while, John's dizzy feeling began to fade away and he felt like he could all explore again. He got up and, satisfied with his bandage, went off to find more exciting things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a blouse that was very rare. She wanted to wear it for the day. But when she tried to put the blouse on, she struggled. It was too hard! She yelled and tried to pull the blouse on. But no matter how hard she tried, it was still too hard. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared. She helped the little girl put her rare blouse on. They both struggled to make it fit. Finally, they got it on. + +The little girl was so happy. She twirled around with joy. She had a special, rare blouse that she could wear proudly. And she had her mom, who helped her when she was struggling. +Once upon a time, there was a sad river. The river whispered in the wind, telling stories of its troubles. All the other rivers around said, "How can we help?". The sad river said it needed someone to listen. + +So, a little bird flew by and listened. The sad river thanked her with a whisper of love. The bird flew away and spread the news to her friends. + +Soon, many animals came to listen to the river's stories. The fox, the rabbit, the bear, even an elephant. All listened and were very sad for the river. + +The animals decided to do something to help. They gathered sticks and stones and began to build a little house. Soon, the house was finished and the river beamed with joy. From then on, the river would never be sad again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a tall man and a short man. Every day they liked to mix things up and play jokes on each other. + +One day, the tall man had a great idea. He said, "Let's mix up our clothes and see who can make the funniest joke!" So they did. + +The tall man put on a big pair of shoes, but the short man put on a tiny hat. Then they started laughing and the tall man said, "That's a funny joke!" + +The short man thought for a while and then said, "I have an even better joke!" He put on the tall man's hat and the tall man put on the short man's shoes. This time they laughed even harder. + +Finally, the tall man said, "That's the best joke ever!" + +From then on, the tall man and the short man knew that mixing things up made the best jokes. +Once upon a time there was a little number who was very adventurous. He wanted to organize a big event. So he got a group of his friends together, called all the numbers in the village, and started planning. + +First they organized a big party in the park. Everyone had to bring a number that they liked. Together they painted big signs, and made decorations, and cooked food. + +Then they organized a race. Everyone had to run around the village and come back to the starting point. It was fun! + +Lastly, they organized a parade! Everyone had fun painting the banners and marching around. + +At the end of the day, everyone was tired but happy! They had all made new friends, had a lot of fun, and put on a wonderful show for the whole village. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. It flew high in the sky and looked around. It saw a field of wheat. Suddenly, something scary flew out of the wheat. The little bird was scared and flew away. Later in the day, the bird went back to the wheat field and saw that the scary thing had gone. The wheat was waving in the wind and the bird flew around it happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a spot. It seemed very plain and unknown. Nobody knew where it came from or why it was there. + +But one day, two children decided to decorate it. They grabbed some crayons, paint, and glitter. They used the crayons to draw different shapes and animals. With the paint, they filled in the colors and added some extra details. They sprinkled some of the glitter over the spot to make it sparkle and shine. + +When they were done, they stepped back to admire their work. The spot was now colorful and cheerful. It was no longer unknown; it belonged to the two children. Every day they came back to that spot to play and imagine more things. They now called it their own special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went on an adventure. He saw a wild vendor down the street who was selling fun toys. The little boy looked at all of the toys and couldn't decide which one he wanted. He wanted them all! He asked his mom if he could have them all, but she said no. The little boy was so sad that he ran away in disappointment. + +On his journey, he ran through the park, past the river, and into the woods. Soon, he found himself all alone in a wild forest. He was scared and didn't know what to do. All he wanted was the fun toys and have his mom let him get them. + +The little boy went back home and told his mom about his adventure. He asked her again to let him buy the toys, but she still said no. The little boy started to regret his decision to leave. He realized that if he had never left, he probably could have gotten the toys. + +His mom gave him a hug and told him that his safety was more important than buying toys. With that, the little boy was happy and never regretted his journey again. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty man who liked to drink coffee. He drank coffee every morning and it made him very happy. But one day, the mighty man's coffee got spilled and he felt very sad. He watched as the tasty coffee dripped off the table and onto the floor. + +But then, the mighty man got an idea. He grabbed his mug and with a twist of his wrist, he managed to make the spilled coffee swirl up and back into his mug. The man was so pleased with himself and smiled big. + +Every morning after that, he had his coffee and always remembered to twist his wrist to bring it back up. He was so happy to have figured out this mighty trick and he was thrilled every time he managed to twist and twirl the coffee back into his mug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her lovely apron every day. One day, Lily wanted to weigh something. She asked her mom if she could use the kitchen scale. + +Her mom said yes, so Lily put the apron on the scale. She was excited to see how much the apron weighed. Lily was surprised to see that it weighed very little. It made Lily giggle. + +Lily thought her apron was so lovely and she gave it a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to wear her apron whenever she helped her mom in the kitchen. +The sun was shining brightly when Eva went outside to play. She was eager to explore and be adventurous. She spotted a big, wide tree in the distance and decided it would be her goal. + +She approached the tree and admired its beauty, feeling excited. Reaching out her hand, she touched its thick bark and the leaves began to rustle in the wind. + +Suddenly, a wonderful thing happened: a colorful, tiny flower bloomed in the tree. Eva was delighted by the surprise and clapped her hands in delight. She wished everyday could be as wonderful as this one. + +That day reminded Eva of all the beauty nature had to offer; the sunlight streaming through the trees, birds singing in the sky and the amazing things that can bloom if you just believe in yourself. +Once upon a time,there lived a little girl called Sally. Sally was just three years old. One day, Sally's mommy gave her a file to remember. Sally was very excited. She opened the file and saw lots of pictures. She jumped in joy as she saw one of her pictures in it. + +Unfortunately, it was not Sally's real picture. It was a fake one. Sally was disappointed and showed the picture to her mommy. Mommy smiled and said "Don't worry, Sally. That's a Fake picture but I'll always remember your real picture". + +Sally and her mommy hugged and laughed. Sally now knew that her mommy would always remember her true picture. From that day on, Sally kept the file close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a fair dragon. It was the most magical creature in all the land. The dragon's wings were the colour of the morning sky. Everyone wanted to get close to the dragon. + +One day, a brave knight decided to set out to meet the beautiful dragon. She was determined to prove her bravery. With her trusty horse, she traveled for many days and nights. + +Finally, the knight arrived at the dragon's home.She was scared, yet determined to talk to the gentle creature. She slowly entered the cave, and there was the dragon, perched on a rock. + +The knight and the dragon talked, and the dragon was so kind. They shared stories, and the knight couldn't believe it. The dragon was so friendly and fair. + +The knight and the dragon became such good friends that they decided to set out on an adventure together. What a wonderful sight they were! The knight and the dragon flew off into the sunset. +The sun was shining in the sky and it was a cool day. + +Kim and her brother Jeff went outside to play in the backyard. + +They both found a big tree and a rope. + +Jeff hung the rope from a branch of the tree, so that they have something special to play on. + +Kim was very happy and she giggled as she held onto the rope and started to swing. She went higher and higher until she almost touched the sky! Jeff watched and laughed as Kim swung in the cool backyard. + +When they were finished, they both ran back into their house with big smiles. +They knew they would come back to the backyard with the rope again to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy who was a very thoughtful girl. One day, she saw a puppy playing in the park. She was so happy and gave it a big kiss. + +The puppy smiled back and they played together. Amy was so happy they were friends. + +The next day, Amy went back to the park to meet the puppy again. The little pup saw her and ran to her with a big smile. They both ran around and played together again. Then at the end, Amy gave the puppy a big kiss on the nose to say goodbye. + +The puppy was so happy that it smiled and its tail was wagging. Amy gave one last look before she went away. It was a very thoughtful look, and it meant she will come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady who loved to kiss. Everywhere she went, she always remembered to give kisses. + +One day the lady decided to go to the store and get something to eat. She looked inside the freezer and saw something delicious. It was an ice cream! She knew it was the perfect treat. + +The lady took the ice cream home and hugged it tight. Then, she kissed it on the top! She enjoyed it so much that she went back to the store to buy another. + +She kept the second ice cream in the freezer. Every time she opened it, she gave it a kiss. She thought it was the most delicious treat in the world. + +The lady was very happy and always remembered to give kisses to all the delicious things in her freezer! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to rock. He would rock on his rocking chair in the backyard, joyfully back and forth. As he moved around, he saw a lovely hanger hanging from a tree nearby. + +The little boy wanted to get the hanger so he reached as far as he could. But it was too high up, so the boy stood on his rocking chair and then he could just reach it! He grabbed the hanger and held it tight, feeling so proud of himself. + +He then went back to his rocking chair and hung the hanger on it. Now whenever he rocked, the hanger moved along with him. It was so lovely. The little boy smiled and hugged the hanger close as he rocked, feeling full of love and joy. +Mia and Mama were out shopping. Mama said they had to weigh the perfume to make sure it was the right amount. Mia put the perfume on the scales and saw that it was light. Mama said they had to add more. Mia watched as Mama added more of the perfume, until it was just the right weight. + +Mia sniffed the perfume. She liked it very much as it smelled sweet. Mama pointed to another perfume that looked sour. She said it smelled like it was too much. Mia took a sniff and it did smell sour! She screwed her face up in a funny shape and said she didn't like it. + +Mama said it was alright. They decided to buy the sweet smelling perfume. Mia was so happy. She ran around the store with the perfume, giving it a little hug. + +Mama laughed and said maybe they should take it home now. Mia agreed and they headed out of the store. Mia still had the sweet smelling perfume in her hands. She whispered a big thank you to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maggie. She was three years old and loved to watch movies. One day, she asked her mom if she could buy a movie. Her mom said she could, so Maggie went off to the store. + +When she got there, she couldn't believe how many movies there were! She was so excited to choose one, but it was hard to pick just one. Finally, Maggie saw a tidy movie that she thought was perfect. + +Maggie gave the storekeeper some money and then the storekeeper sold Maggie the movie. Maggie was so happy! She ran all the way home to watch her new movie. + +After that, it was her very favorite movie. Maggie watched it all the time, until she knew it by heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who felt very lonely. Every day she dreamed of playing with someone else. Then one day, her friends came over to play! They played a game together, but the little girl was too shy to join in. Her friends cheered her on and dared her to try. + +The little girl took a deep breath and bravely said yes. She started to play the game and soon she forgot how lonely she had been only moments before. She laughed, clapped, and smiled as they played. + +At first, the other kids played better than her, but the little girl kept on trying. Soon enough, she was playing just as well as them. The game was so much fun, that they all decided to play it again and again. + +The little girl was so happy to have found friends to play with. From then on, she never felt lonely anymore. +Andy was so sad. He was alone and it was a gloomy day. He sat down on the grass and wrapped up in his big blanket. Suddenly, the wind blew and split his blanket in two! This made Andy cry even more. + +He felt so lost and lonely. His blanket was too small to keep him warm now. He was sadder than ever before. + +Just then, a kind man came with a new blanket. He said it was for Andy to keep. Andy smiled as it was so soft and warm. With his new blanket, he felt much happier - even on the gloomy day. +Once there was a gifted girl named Lucy. She was very clever and she loved to talk to people. Everyday she would wake up in the morning and say "Hello world, I'm ready for the day!" + +One day, Lucy's mommy needed to go away for the day, so Lucy had to find a different way to spend her time. That's when Lucy decided to say "hello" to all the animals she saw along the way. + +She said "hello" to the birds in the sky, the cats in the garden, and the cows on the farm. Everywhere she went, Lucy said "hello" and the animals always responded back. + +Lucy soon felt so happy, because she found a special way to use her gifts and make the world a better place. She kept saying "hello" to animals, and everywhere she went, people started saying "hello" too! +Once upon a time, there was a wild otter. He loved having adventures and exploring. But one day, he was so tired from all his adventures that he just wanted to nap. + +He found a nice spot to lie down, near a river under a big tree. It was the perfect spot for a nap. He curled up on the soft grass and was soon fast asleep. + +The sun was high in the sky when the otter woke up. He was so refreshed! He felt wild and ready to keep exploring. He jumped back in the river and swam away. He had so much more to discover! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. One day, the knight was given a magical sword. He was so proud, and all his friends admired it too. + +The knight, however, wanted to use the sword for good. He decided to use it to help other people who were suffering. + +He traveled far and wide and helped anyone who was in need. The sword's magic was mild, but it was still very powerful. + +The knight kept going, helping people whenever he could. He worked hard and eventually, no one suffered anymore. + +The knight was so proud of his sword, and of what he had achieved. He was thankful for the sword, and he was glad he was able to make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a big bad fly. He was always up to no good and irritated everyone. + +One day a little girl saw the fly and tried to catch him. But because he was fast, the fly flew away. + +The little girl went to her mum and told her what happened. Her mum was very mad and decided to punish the naughty fly. + +The mum put a dry cloth over the fly. The fly couldn't get away and was stuck inside. + +The mum took the cloth outside and released the fly. He was free, but the naughty fly had learned his lesson and didn't come back. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was curious and brave, so she decided to go on an adventure. She went to a big river, which was full of water. The water was deep and fast, and it made a loud noise. + +The girl saw a hairy creature in the water. She thought it might be a monster, so she was scared. But then the creature said something. It asked the girl a question. The girl was brave, so she answered. + +The creature was so happy that the girl had answered! It told her a secret: the river was going to flood. The girl was scared and didn't know what to do. The creature said she must find a safe place on higher ground. + +The girl thanked the creature and ran away. She was able to find safety and the river didn't flood. She learned that it is always important to be brave and to listen to the answers that we get. +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl, who liked to move. Every day she would twirl in the garden and hum a special rhythm. She loved the way that the rhythm made her body feel! + +One day, she decided to take her rhythm to the park. As she leapt and twirled, she felt like she was dancing with the trees and singing with the birds. She moved to the rhythm with a smile on her face. + +The rhythm gave the girl a feeling of pure joy. Everywhere she went, she felt like she was floating and flying. She moved to the rhythm with a sparkle in her eyes. + +The nice little girl continued to move to her special rhythm for hours and hours. She felt so happy and alive! Everyone around her was delighted by the sound of her music and the way she moved with such grace. + +The little girl had found a way to bring joy and happiness to others with the rhythm of her movements. It was a nice reminder that something as simple as a rhythm can fill a space with joy! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn cartoon character called Ricky. Every day, he liked to do something fun, but he was never really sure what to do. One day, he got a really exciting idea. He wanted to take a ride in a big cart! + +So Ricky got a big cart and climbed inside. He was so excited he started to laugh and giggle. He pushed the cart around the house and went really, really fast! + +Suddenly, Ricky got too close to the stairs, and the cart tipped over! Ricky was stuck upside down and he was so angry. But, even though he was stubborn, he couldn't stay mad for long. He just laughed and laughed until he was all better. + +The next day Ricky was still excited to ride in his cart. He made sure to go slow this time and kept away from the stairs. He rode it around the house all day and had so much fun. +One day, Mommy said it was time for a search! They went out in the garden to look for something special. + +Mommy said to keep looking everywhere. It was a hot day, and they searched high and low. Suddenly, Mommy shouted out with joy - they had found it! It was a brilliant lime! + +They picked it up together and admired it together. Mommy said they should cut the lime in half so they could share it. They both squeezed the lime in their hands, and the juice ran down their fingers. + +It was so delicious! They laughed and smiled as they ate the wonderful lime juice. It was a brilliant find! +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking home from school. She noticed something very beautiful on the side of the road. It was a big angel with shiny wings. The angel was smiling and wearing a pretty dress. + +The little girl was very happy to see the angel. She said "hello angel!" The angel smiled back and said "hello little one!" The angel asked the little girl if she wanted a magical surprise. The girl said "yes please!" + +The angel waved her wing and created a big rainbow. The little girl was very excited, she clapped and jumped up and down. Then the angel told the little girl that if she was always obedient and nice, more magical things could happen. + +The little girl promised she would always be obedient and nice and thanked the angel. The angel smiled and waved goodbye as the little girl walked back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, her mommy introduced her to a cozy nap. She had never had a nap before, so she was a little bit scared. But soon she felt very content and warm. + +Lily's mommy watched over her during her nap. She was very loving and modest. After some time, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and happy. + +Lily thanked her mommy for introducing her to the wonderful nap. From that day on, it became her favorite thing in the world. + +The end. +Kelly was playing with her toy car when she noticed something out of the corner of her eye. She turned to stare at the garden, and there was a strange smelly creature in the bush! She couldn't tell what it was so she walked closer to see. Suddenly she noticed a long tail poking from its pocket. Kelly had never seen a creature like this before! + +The creature was still staring at her, so Kelly decided to make friends with it. She held out her hand very slowly and the creature sniffed it. It liked what it smelt and started to rub against Kelly's hand. She quickly realised it was a furry little mouse. + +Kelly was so excited. She ran and got some nuts from the kitchen and put them in the mouse's pocket. The mouse was so happy that it started to nibble on the nuts straight away! + +Kelly and the mouse became good friends, and she looked forward to playing with the smelly mouse every day! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lisa. Lisa's mom wanted to make the house look nice, so she asked Lisa to help her decorate. + +Lisa loved to help, so she ran around the house putting colourful ribbons and sparkly stars everywhere. By the time Lisa was finished, the house looked so pretty! + +Suddenly Lisa noticed a weird shadow on the wall. She looked up into the sky and saw a big moon with lots of shadows dancing around it. It looked so magical! + +Lisa thought it would be fun to make the shadow even better, so she got some of her decorations and arranged them around the shadow on the wall. + +When she was done, it looked like a little party was happening in the living room. Lisa smiled and giggled at the weird shadow. She was so proud of her work! +Daddy was happy. His little girl was trying to improve. She was getting better at drawing and running. She used to be slow, but she was getting faster. + +Daddy and his little girl had fun together every day. They played games and liked to explore. Daddy also taught his little girl new words and things to learn. + +One day, Daddy took his little girl to the park. She was so excited. She ran ahead with her little legs and Daddy just watched and smiled. She was getting faster and faster. + +Finally Daddy said, "See, honey. You've been practicing, and you're improving!" The little girl smiled and kept running. Daddy was proud. + +They went to the park every day after that, and each time Daddy could see his little girl getting faster and better. He was so proud of her. His little girl was improving! +Once upon a time there was a light sausage. The sausage was looking for someone to marry it. But it was hard for the sausage to find the perfect match. + +One day, the sausage saw a bright light and from the light came a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly flew around the sausage and then landed on its back. + +The sausage was so happy. The butterfly asked if it wanted to marry him and the sausage said yes. From that day forward, the sausage and butterfly were married. + +Every day the sausage and butterfly flew around the sky, enjoying the light of the sun. They were happy and in love, and the sausage was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a generous purple bird. He loved to fly around the sky and would yell loudly for everyone to hear. + +One day, the purple bird saw a little girl walking to school. He started to yell and the girl stopped to see what all the noise was about. + +The bird flew down and said, "Hello! I like that you're so happy this morning. Would you like a present?" The girl was happy and said, "Yes please!" + +The bird gave her a big, purple feather. The girl was so excited and thanked the bird. She gave him a huge hug and the bird was so glad that she was happy. He yelled out one last time and flew off into the sky. +Today was cool. Mommy opened the door and me and my brother ran outside. We liked playing in the backyard. The grass was green and we could swing on the swing set. There were butterflies all around us. We laughed and giggled. + +Mommy came outside and said it was time to close. We both said goodbye to the butterflies and ran back inside the house. Mommy smiled and said she would play again with us tomorrow. We said yes and were excited. Then she closed the door and we said goodbye to today. +Randy and Mandy were best friends. They loved to do everything together! + +Today, they decided to take a taxi around town and have an adventure. The taxi was yellow and so shiny, it was awesome! As they rode in the taxi, they rubbed the windows and pointed to all the fun things they saw. + +When they stopped, they found a yummy ice cream shop. Randy and Mandy got chocolate and strawberry ice cream which they ate while they sat on the curb. They smacked their lips and rubbed the ice cream all over their faces. + +Randy and Mandy had a great day and took a taxi back home. Everything was "yummy" and lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bob. Bob had a pet bird, and every day he would feed it. He got the food from the shop. + +Bob went to the shop one day to buy some food for his bird. Inside the shop it was very dirty. Everywhere he looked, he could see dirt. + +But then, he suddenly saw something very special. In the corner of the shop, there was a tiny little bird on a branch. The bird was so beautiful. + +Bob couldn't believe his eyes. He knew the bird would make his pet bird very happy. So he bought the little bird and took it home. + +Bob was very excited. He gave his pet bird the food he got from the shop and then he gave his pet bird the special new bird. + +The pet bird was so happy. He could see how much Bob loved him and he knew he always would be fed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Lucy and Jeremy. Everyday they would play together in the park. One day, they decided to play a game. + +They decided to pick a jolly king. Jeremy wanted to be the king, so he found a crown and put it on his head. He found three rocks, and they used them to decide who would be the king. + +Lucy threw the rocks in the air, and Jeremy won. He was so happy to be the jolly king. He put the crown on his head, and Lucy bowed down to him. + +Then they decided to play a new game. They imagined they were explorers, and they ran around the park together, looking for new adventures. + +The day was filled with laughter and joy. After a while, they decided it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +Once there was a girl who was very jealous. She was jealous of her best friend because she always got new things. The girl wanted new things too. So, one day, she went to the store and bought a label. + +She was so excited for her new label. She ran home and grabbed some string. With the string, she carefully tied the label to her shirt. She smiled when it was finished. + +Now, when she went out, everyone could see her label. She was so proud! Everyone noticed it. Even her best friend! Now she wasn't so jealous anymore. She was proud of her own label. +Once there was a nosy girl named Lola. Every morning, Lola went to sit on the porch of her house. Lola looked around and watched the world around her. She saw the birds in the sky and the bunnies in the garden. She was always so nosy! + +One day, Lola saw a dog in the neighbor's yard. She thought that the dog looked so cute, so she waved to it. Suddenly the dog started to bark, and the noise scared Lola. She stepped back from the porch and quickly ran inside. + +Lola decided it was better to just stay on the porch and not get too nosy. She watched the world around her, but she didn't get too close to anything. She learned that it was better to stay away from dogs if they barked too loudly. She enjoyed sitting on the porch and seeing the world around her. She was still nosy, but she was careful. +Once upon a time there was a fast cow. She was always running and skipping around the green fields. One day, she wondered what it would be like if she could fly through the sky. She imagined how much fun it would be to soar up high and take a look at the world below. + +The cow began to jump as high as she could. She was determined to fly! She was jumping, and jumping, and jumping… when suddenly, she leapt up into the air and stayed there! She was flying! + +The Cow was flying higher and higher, so high that she could see the whole world around her. She wondered what it would be like to have wings. + +As the cow flew-by, she said goodbye to her friends in the fields. Then she smiled, and flew away in the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Anna and Jake. One day, Anna and Jake decided to unite and make dinner together. Anna had a delicious scarf made from wool. Jake thought it was very soft and warm. + +So they cooked together. Anna chopped the carrots, Jake peeled the potatoes and together they stirred the soup. The soup was very delicious! + +Anna found some cheese, and Jake found some crackers to go with the soup. They had a wonderful dinner together, feeling happy and content. They remembered how important it is to unite, because it makes everything much more fun. + +So they hugged each other and wrapped Anna’s delicious scarf around them both, to always remind them how much fun it is to be together. +One day, Linda had an unusual idea. She decided to cut some mint. She had never tried it before, but she thought that it might be tasty. Linda took a pair of scissors and an attractive bunch of mint leaves, and began to cut them up. She was careful to cut each leaf into small pieces. + +When Linda finished cutting the mint leaves, she put them into a bowl. She was very excited and couldn't wait to try them. She tasted one of the pieces and smiled. It tasted delicious! She ate the rest with some lemonade. + +Linda thought it was a fun and unusual experience, and enjoyed it very much. She decided that cutting mint was her new favourite thing to do. +Today, Timmy was very wise. He was eating breakfast when his Daddy said, "Look what I found". Daddy held up a book and said, "This was your Grandpa's". Timmy looked at the book and said, "What is it about?" + +Daddy said, "It's about making good choices. It teaches you to be wise. You can learn a lot from Grandpa's book." Timmy was excited, so he opened the book and started to read. + +Before long, Timmy was finished with his breakfast. He said, "That was yummy!" He folded the book carefully and put it away. + +Before he left the table, Daddy said, "Remember, be wise today and make good choices". Timmy smiled and said, "I will, Daddy". Then he ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to make dinner. So she took out some carrots, celery and potatoes. She put them in a pot and added some water. She boiled the soup and it smelled so good! + +The mommy stirred the soup and tasted it. It was just fine! Then she called her little girl and said, "Come try this soup. I think you'll like it." + +The little girl was a bit scared, but she tasted the soup. It was yummy! The mommy smiled and said, "It's good, isn't it? I knew you'd like it." + +The mommy encouraged the little girl to try more soup. Soon, she was eating so much that her bowl was empty! The mommy was so proud. She said, "You ate so much soup! You did a great job." + +The little girl was so happy. She felt encouraged by her mommy to try something new. From then on, she kept trying new things and the mommy kept encouraging her. +A flea was driving its little car down the street. The sun was shining and the flea was enjoying the nice day. Suddenly, a harsh wind blew. It was so strong that the flea could hardly keep driving. The flea held tight and drove even faster. Finally, the wind stopped and the flea was able to safely drive to its destination. +Mary was a pretty 3 year old girl who loved to play with her dolls. One day Mary saw that her dolls needed more staff to help them get dressed. Mary decided to add new staff to her dolls. She went to the toy store and picked out pretty skirts, dresses and shoes for each doll. When she got home, Mary was so excited to help her dolls get dressed. She added the pretty new clothes to her dolls and smiled as she saw how happy her dolls were. They thanked her for adding the new staff and Mary was so proud of all the work she had done. From then on, Mary loved taking care of her dolls and adding new staff for them to wear. +Shen was playing in the garden when he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a pair of sunglasses! Shen was really excited and he wanted to try them on. + +He put on the sunglasses, but he couldn't see very well. He started to yell for his mum to help. + +Mum looked at Shen and she smiled. She showed him how to wear the sunglasses the right way. Shen was so happy to have such a useful thing! + +Mum said Shen looked like a pirate and the two of them started to laugh. Shen put the sunglasses back on and ran around the garden. Everywhere he went, he would yell loudly. + +Mum started to sing a song and Shen jumped around, yelling and playing with his sunglasses. It was a very exciting day! +Once upon a time, there was a curious farmer. He was always looking for something new to explore. One day, he was gazing out of his window when he saw something exciting. It was a big yellow flower in a field far away. He jumped out of his chair and ran outside. + +The farmer decided to go and see the flower. He rushed across the fields and arrived at the flower. He looked at it carefully, and noticed it was very beautiful! + +The farmer was so fascinated by the flower, that he decided to stay and gaze at it for a while longer. He sat down, and enjoyed the peacefulness of that moment. + +All of a sudden, a bee flew around the farmer and the flower. The farmer smiled and followed the bee with his curious eyes. The bee and the flower had become the farmer's new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant radio. It was bright and beautiful. It made funny noises and special songs. +Every day, the radio sang happily in its corner. Until one day, something strange happened. Suddenly, it just vanished! +No one knew where it had gone. They looked high and low, but the radio had gone away. All that was left was an empty spot. +Nobody knew what had happened to the radio. But one night, something wonderful happened. Suddenly the radio reappeared, and it was playing happy music again. +Everyone was overjoyed! They danced and sang with the radio, and life was wonderful. +The radio stayed with them, singing and playing great music, and making everyone very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an lovely melon. It had a surprise inside it. A little girl walked by and saw the melon. She was so excited and picked it up. She ran home to show her family. + +The little girl took the melon to the kitchen. Her mom and dad were there. They all smiled when they saw the melon. The girl's mom cut it open. Wow! It was full of shiny things! They all laughed with surprise. + +The family shared the lovely melon. It was so sweet and delicious. They all said it was the yummiest melon ever. The little girl was so happy. She loved her surprise and shared it with her family. +Once upon a time there lived an old man. He lived in a big, dark house. He liked to stay and rest in his house, because he was safe there. One day the old man wanted to go on a special trip. He asked his friend, a friendly bear, to lead him. So the bear and the old man set off together on the special trip. + +At first the bear lead the old man through a forest filled with tall trees. Then they went over a high hill and by a deep, wide river. The old man was excited to see all the wonderful things, but he stayed close to the bear to stay safe. + +The bear and the old man went on until they reached a bright, beautiful meadow. Then they lay down and the old man rested on the soft grass under the warm sun. The old man stayed in the meadow for many happy hours. + +In the evening, the bear lead the old man back home. When they got there, the old man thanked his friend for leading him on the special trip. He said goodbye, and he felt very safe in his own house. + +The end. +One day, Mommy went to the store. She wanted to get something special for dinner. When she got to the store, she ordered shrimp. It was loud in the store, with people talking, shouting and laughing. + +Mommy paid for the shrimp and took it home. When she got home, it was time for dinner. Daddy put the shrimp on the table. Everyone was excited. + +Mommy served the shrimp to everyone. Everyone said "Yum!" The shrimp was delicious. After dinner, everyone thanked Mommy for ordering such yummy shrimp. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Amy. She was very enthusiastic and had a plan to perform on a big stage. + +On the day of the show, Amy ran to the stage and fixed her cape in place. She was so excited and couldn't wait to perform. + +As the show began, the crowd became quiet. Amy knew she had to do something special and she smiled. Her special move was to lock the stage. As soon as she did that, the crowd started to clap. They were amazed at her strength and enthusiasm. + +Amy was so proud of herself. She had a big smile on her face as the curtains closed and she took a bow. + +From that day on, Amy was known for her bravery and enthusiasm. She always remembered to lock the stage and it made her feel proud. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old. + +One day Amy's mummy said "Let's get ready for a surprise!". + +Amy couldn't wait to find out what it was and went to help her mummy to unpack. In the suitcase was something very special. It was a beautiful, new cake! + +"Happy Birthday Amy!" said Mummy with a big smile on her face. + +Amy was so excited - it was her birthday. She had never had a cake before! She wanted to try it right away. + +Mummy cut the cake into small pieces and Amy ate it all up. It was the best cake she had ever tasted. + +Amy was so happy that she had her very own new cake. +One morning, Sarah woke up feeling excited. She had been dreaming of buying a pretty birdcage for her new pet bird. She quickly got dressed and made her way to the pet store. When she arrived, there were so many birdcages! Sarah looked around until she found the perfect one. She was so excited that she didn't even notice the shopkeeper watching her. He finally said "That birdcage looks great on you, little girl!" and Sarah smiled. She paid for the birdcage and raced home. When she got home, she shut the door and opened the box. To her delight, inside was a beautiful birdcage! Sarah was so excited that she hugged the birdcage and thanked it for being so perfect. Now she could keep her pet bird safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. He wanted to make something special. He decided to bake a tail. First he gathered all the ingredients he needed. He mixed them all together until it was smooth. Then he put it in the oven and left it to bake. + +When it was done baking, he took it out of the oven. It smelled so good. He put it on a plate, and it was a perfect, smooth tail. He was so excited! + +He took the tail to show his friends. They all said it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the smooth tail that the bunny had baked. The bunny was so proud to show off his delicious creation. + +The bunny was very happy. He had used his imagination and worked hard to bake the perfect tail. It tasted as good as it looked! Everyone was full and happy, and they all thanked the bunny for baking the tail. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was only three, and she was so excited to get her special diary. She had seen it in the shop and it was amazing. + +Jane opened the diary and showed it to her mom. Inside was all kinds of paper, different colored pens and stickers. Jane wanted to write her first diary entry so she got a pen and started writing. She told all about her day - from playing in the garden, to eating her lunch. + +When she was finished, Jane closed the diary and said, "I can't wait to get my diary out tomorrow and write about something new!" + +That night, Jane dreamed about the amazing diary she had gotten. She was so excited for the next day when she could write about her adventures. Jane was sure her diary would get filled up with lots of amazing stories. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house. One day, the family wanted to take a trip together. So, the family set off to see the clouds. They got into their car and drove off. When they reached their destination, they all stepped out of the car and looked up. They saw the most beautiful, fluffy clouds stretching across the sky. The family was absolutely amazed by the sight and felt so lucky to be able to witness the beauty at their own eyes. They stayed there for a while, then set off back home. The family said it was the best trip ever and they will never forget the beauty of all those clouds. +Mum was busy in the kitchen. She was getting ready for dinner. She took lots of things out of the cupboard and began to prepare dinner for her and Dad. First she put a big pot onto the stove. Then she opened a box of matches and lit a fire in the stove. The fire made a little flame and made the pot nice and hot. + +Then Mum put in some oil and she chopped up lots of vegetables. She stirred them around in the pot and added some seasoning. Soon a lovely dinner was ready. Mum served dinner at the table and smiled. She said it was an important dinner because Dad was coming home from work soon. + +After dinner Mum and Dad enjoyed a cup of tea. Mum said the dinner was yummy and thanked Dad for his help in preparing it. Dad smiled and said it was the best dinner ever! +Once upon a time there was a pale police officer. Her name was Officer Sandy. She wore a shiny blue uniform with a hat. + +Every day Officer Sandy would drive around town in her big car, looking out for people who needed help. Sometimes Officer Sandy would help a sad person. Sometimes she would help a scared person. She always tried to make everyone feel better. + +One day, Officer Sandy noticed a little girl who was all alone. The little girl was very scared. Officer Sandy drove her car up close and opened the door. She smiled and asked the little girl her name. + +The little girl's name was Sarah. She said that she had gotten lost. Officer Sandy said she would help her find her way back home. With Officer Sandy's help, Sarah found her way back home safe and sound. + +Soon Sarah's family saw her and ran to give her a big hug. Sarah was so happy and thanked Officer Sandy for her help. Officer Sandy smiled and said it was her job to help people. Sarah waved goodbye as Officer Sandy drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a King who had a special crown. He loved it very much and he kept it safe. One day, a bad man saw the crown and he hated it. He decided he wanted to take it away from the King. The King was very sad, but he didn’t know what to do. + +He asked the people in his kingdom for help. Everyone wanted to help the King, so they started to look for the bad man. Everyone was very brave and very helpful. + +After a long time, they finally found the bad man. He had the King’s crown! The brave people and the King were so happy. The bad man gave back the crown and the King was safe again. Everyone was relieved and thanked the helpful people. They will always remember how they saved the King’s crown. +Once upon a time there was a very proud elephant. He decided to go on an adventure and explore the jungle. + +In the jungle he met a bee buzzing around a flower. The bee asked the elephant, "Where are you going?" The elephant proudly said, "I'm on an adventure." + +The bee said, "Well why don't you come over to my hive. You can have a rest there." The elephant was very happy and said yes. + +The elephant was so proud of himself for deciding to have this adventure. He stayed with his new friend, the bee, until he was ready to go home. + +Before he left, the bee said, "You were very brave and wise to decide to go on this adventure. I am proud of you!" The elephant thanked the bee and went home, feeling even more proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big green frog. The frog lived in a pond with lots of other animals. One day, the frog saw a piece of junk floating in the water. The frog thought it looked tasty and tried to eat it. But the junk was not good for the frog and it made him feel sick. + +The frog was sad because he wanted to eat something yummy. He decided to ask his animal friends for help. The rabbit suggested he try some fresh green leaves. The frog tried the leaves and they were delicious! He was happy he didn't eat the junk anymore. + +But then, the frog saw a bird eating a big juicy bug. The frog wanted the bug too, but the bird wouldn't share. The frog was upset and didn't know what to do. But then, the rabbit came back and shared some more green leaves with the frog. The frog was happy again and realized that sometimes it's better to eat healthy food than junk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy. One day, they went on a walk in the forest and found a pine tree. The pine tree was very big and had lots of needles. Lily's mommy told her that pine trees are very special because they stay green all year long. After their walk, they went back home and played hide and seek. Lily's mommy hid behind the couch and Lily found her. She was very good at finding hidden things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. While they were playing, a big bird flew down and took mommy's purse! + +Lily said, "Mommy, the bird took your purse! That's unusual!" + +Mommy said, "Oh no! We need to get it back. But how?" + +Just then, a boy named Timmy came over and said, "I saw the bird fly over there. Let's go get it!" + +So, Lily, mommy, and Timmy went to find the bird. They searched and searched until they saw it sitting on a tree branch. Timmy threw a rock and struck the branch. The bird flew away and the purse fell to the ground. They got the purse back and Lily said, "Yay! We did it!" +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big flag waving in the wind. "Look, Mommy! A flag!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful." + +Timmy wanted to run and play, but his mom was slow. "Come on, Mommy! Hurry up!" he said. His mom said, "Sorry, Timmy. My legs are tired." + +They sat on a bench and Timmy saw a boy playing with a ball. He ran over and asked, "Can I play too?" The boy said, "Sure!" but Timmy regretted it because he wasn't very good at playing ball. + +After a while, they went home. Timmy felt tired but happy. "I had fun at the park," he said. His mom smiled and said, "Me too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They saw a big tree and decided to climb it. While they were climbing, Lily's mommy promised to catch her if she fell. + +Lily was having so much fun climbing the tree, but suddenly she slipped and started to fall. Her mommy quickly caught her and Lily felt safe in her arms. Her face was pale from the scare, but her mommy hugged her and made her feel better. + +"Thank you for catching me, mommy," said Lily. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. I promise to always be here to catch you if you fall," replied her mommy. + +Lily smiled and they continued to play in the park. From that day on, Lily knew that her mommy would always be there to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, she found a letter in her mailbox. It was a word from her grandma who lived far away. The letter made her feel warm inside. + +Lily read the letter every day and wrote back to her grandma. She loved getting mail and sending mail. But one day, she forgot to check the mailbox for a long time. When she finally did, she found a new letter from her grandma. But it was too late. The letter had been there for a long time and it had gotten wet from the rain. The word was all blurry and hard to read. + +Lily was sad that she had missed the letter from her grandma. She learned that she should always check the mailbox and not let the mail get wet. From that day on, she made sure to check the mailbox every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pink dresses and play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite teddy bear when she accidentally tore its arm. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom came to her and saw the teddy bear's torn arm. She told Lily not to worry and took the bear to rub its arm gently. She then used a pink band-aid to cover the tear. Lily was happy to see her teddy bear all fixed up and hugged it tightly. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her toys and to always ask for help when something tears. She loved her pink band-aid and would often show it off to her friends. And her teddy bear was always by her side, looking as good as new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and had a big box of different colors. One day, Lily decided to paint a picture of her family. She picked up her brush and started to paint. + +But then, something difficult happened. Lily accidentally turned over the box of paint and all the colors mixed together! It was a big mess. Lily didn't know what to do. + +But then, she remembered that her mom had told her about a special trick. Lily carefully took a white piece of paper and painted over the mixed colors. And magically, the colors turned into a beautiful rainbow! Lily was so happy and proud of her painting. She showed it to her family and they all loved it. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things seem difficult, there is always a way to make them better. +Once there was a turtle named Timmy. Timmy was very slow, but he loved to hide. One day, Timmy found a piece of leather on the ground. It was brown and shiny. Timmy thought it would make a good hiding spot. So, he crawled under the leather and hid. + +As Timmy was hiding, he heard a rustling sound. He peeked out from under the leather and saw his friend Sammy. Sammy was looking for Timmy. Timmy giggled and stayed hidden. Sammy looked and looked, but couldn't find Timmy. + +Finally, Timmy decided to come out of hiding. He crawled out from under the leather and surprised Sammy. Sammy was so happy to see Timmy. They played together and had lots of fun. Timmy realized that sometimes it's fun to hide, but it's even better to play with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful because it was very cold outside and he might freeze. Timmy didn't want to freeze, so he put on his warm coat and hat. + +As Timmy was playing with his friends, he saw a shiny ashtray on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. "Look at this cool ashtray," he said. "Let's use it as a treasure chest!" They all agreed and started putting their toys inside. + +Suddenly, a persistent wind blew and knocked the ashtray over. The toys fell out and the ashtray broke into many pieces. Timmy's friends were sad, but Timmy knew what to do. He told them, "Don't worry, we can use this broken ashtray as a puzzle!" And they all worked together to put the pieces back together. In the end, they had a new treasure chest and a fun new game to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. She would eat candy all day and all night. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, you can't eat candy all the time. It's not good for you." But Lily didn't want to change. She loved candy too much. + +One day, Lily went to a party where there was a big bowl of candy. She ate so much candy that she got a tummy ache. She felt sick and didn't feel good at all. Her mommy said, "Lily, I told you that eating too much candy is not good for you. You need to welcome some other foods into your life. There are lots of delicious fruits and veggies that you might like." + +Lily didn't want to try anything new, but her mommy convinced her to try a piece of juicy watermelon. When she took a bite, she realized that it was really delicious! She felt better and her tummy ache went away. From that day on, Lily started to change her ways and welcome new foods into her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but one day it started raining. Lily's mom told her they had to delay their playtime until the rain stopped. + +Lily was sad, but she decided to play inside instead. She pretended to be a queen and wore a shiny crown on her head. She even had a royal scepter! But then Lily's little brother came in and wanted to play too. Lily didn't want to share her queen things, but her mom told her to be humble and let her brother play too. + +Lily learned that being humble is important and it's always good to share with others. And when the rain finally stopped, Lily and her friends had even more fun playing together outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red tricycle with a big wheel. One day, Lily went outside to ride her tricycle, but it started to rain. She felt gloomy because she couldn't play outside. + +Lily's mommy saw her looking sad and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't ride my tricycle in the rain," Lily replied. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, we can send a message to the sun and ask it to come back out. Then you can ride your tricycle again." + +Lily was excited and helped mommy write a message. They sent it to the sun and soon the rain stopped. The sun came out and Lily rode her tricycle with the big wheel all around the block. She felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very curious and loved to explore the world around him. One day, Spot saw a fireman walking down the street. The fireman had on a big hat and a shiny coat. Spot thought the fireman looked very cool. + +"Hi there, Mr. Fireman!" Spot barked excitedly. + +"Hello, little dog," the fireman said with a smile. "What are you up to today?" + +"I'm just exploring," Spot replied. "But sometimes I struggle to climb up big hills." + +The fireman chuckled. "Well, you're an adorable little pup, Spot. Keep exploring and don't give up on those hills!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bird named Blue who loved to sing. Blue was happy in his birdcage, but Lily wanted to make him even happier. She decided to take Blue out for a walk. + +Lily took Blue out of his birdcage and put him on her shoulder. They walked slowly through the park, enjoying the sunshine and the flowers. Blue sang a beautiful song, and Lily felt happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big tree with a branch that looked perfect for Blue. She climbed up and put Blue on the branch. Blue was scared at first, but then he started to sing even louder. Lily smiled and said, "Welcome to your new home, Blue!" From that day on, Blue lived in the tree and sang every day. Lily knew she had made her friend very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a big, shiny crown. He loved his crown very much and always wore it on his head. One day, the king went for a walk in the forest and he met a little girl who was crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked the king. + +"I lost my mommy," said the little girl. + +"Don't worry, I will help you find her," said the king in a compassionate voice. + +The king and the little girl searched and searched, but they couldn't find the mommy. Suddenly, the king had an idea. + +"I will separate my crown into two pieces and give one to you. That way, if your mommy sees you with my crown piece, she will know that you are with me," said the king. + +The little girl smiled and took the crown piece from the king. They continued to search and finally, they found the mommy. She was very happy to see her little girl and thanked the king for his help. The little girl gave the crown piece back to the king and he put it back on his head, feeling happy that he was able to help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her toys. One day, she heard a faint whisper coming from a distant corner of her garden. + +Curious, Lily walked towards the sound and found a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird whispered to her, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing in your garden today?" + +Lily smiled and replied, "I'm playing with my toys. What are you doing here?" + +The bird chirped, "I'm looking for some seeds to eat. Do you have any in your garden?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I don't have any seeds, but I can ask my mommy to get some for you." + +The bird thanked Lily and flew away. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for the little bird whenever she played in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench near a big tree. Lily's mom gave her a bag of cookies to eat. + +Suddenly, Lily dropped the bag of cookies on the ground. She cried and said, "Oh no! I dropped my cookies!" Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can get more cookies later." + +Lily looked around and saw a row of ducks swimming in the pond. She said, "Mommy, can we go see the lucky ducks?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's go." + +As they walked towards the pond, Lily accidentally tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily was too upset. They had to go home early and Lily never got to see the lucky ducks. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport with his friends. He would play soccer, basketball, and baseball. But sometimes, Timmy's friends did not want to play the same sport as him. This made Timmy grumpy. + +One day, Timmy's mom noticed he was feeling sad. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that his friends did not want to play the sport he liked. His mom said they should discuss it with his friends and find a solution. + +So, Timmy talked to his friends and they decided to take turns choosing which sport to play. They all had fun playing different sports together. Timmy learned that it's important to discuss problems with others and find a solution that makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, black dog named Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot went to the park to play. They saw some kids playing with a toy car. + +"Can we play too?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, you can!" a boy said. + +Timmy and Spot played with the car for a while. Then, Timmy saw a stick on the ground. "I want to cut this stick," Timmy said. + +"Be careful," the boy said. + +Timmy cut the stick with a rock. Then, he and Spot ran around the park. They had so much fun! They forgot all about war and just enjoyed playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, Max went on a big adventure and got a big rip in his shirt. He needed to stitch it back together, but he didn't know how. + +Luckily, Max's friend, a kind old owl named Ollie, knew how to stitch. Ollie helped Max by showing him how to use a needle and thread to stitch his shirt back together. Max was so happy and grateful to Ollie for helping him. + +After Max's shirt was stitched up, he continued on his adventure. He came across a big zipper on a backpack and decided to try and zip it up. Max had never used a zipper before, but he was determined to figure it out. After a few tries, Max finally got the zipper to zip up! He was so proud of himself for learning something new. + +From that day on, Max continued to go on many more adventures, always remembering to be careful with his shirt and to zip up any zippers he came across. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. But one day, she got bitten by a mosquito! It made her very itchy and she didn't like it. + +Her mom saw her scratching and said, "I have something to offer you, Lily." She gave her some special cream to put on her mosquito bite. It made the itch go away and Lily felt much better. + +From then on, Lily made sure to wear bug spray when she played outside so she wouldn't get any more mosquito bites. And she was happy that her mom was always there to offer her help when she needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. It was very dark in the forest, and Lily was scared. She saw a sharp rock on the ground and picked it up to protect herself. + +As she walked deeper into the forest, the path became difficult to follow. Lily stumbled over roots and rocks, but she kept going. Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw a big, scary bear! Lily was very afraid, but she remembered the sharp rock in her hand. She threw the rock at the bear and it ran away. + +Lily was very proud of herself for being brave. She continued on her walk and eventually found her way out of the dark forest. From that day on, she always carried a sharp rock with her when she went for walks, just in case she needed to protect herself again. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a big pond. One day, the frog jumped too high and hurt his leg. He couldn't swim or jump anymore. The frog was so sad! He wanted to escape from the pond and find a way to make his leg feel better. + +One night, the frog saw a big bird flying high in the sky. The bird looked so free and happy. The frog decided to escape from the pond and follow the bird. He hopped and hopped until he found a big tree. The frog climbed up the tree and saw the bird's nest. + +The bird saw the frog and said, "Hello little frog! Why are you here?" The frog said, "I want to escape from the pond and find a way to make my leg feel better." The bird smiled and said, "I can help you! I know where to find some special leaves that can heal your leg." The frog was so happy and thanked the bird. Together, they flew to find the special leaves and the frog's leg felt better. From that day on, the frog knew that even when things hurt, he could escape and find help. +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's mommy asked her to help with the farm chores. They had to collect the hay from the fields and bring it to the barn. Lily was happy to help, but she was also very hungry. + +As they were working, Lily's mommy noticed that she was getting tired. She told Lily to take a break and eat something. Lily was so hungry that she forgot to eat her lunch. She ate it quickly and went back to work. + +After they finished collecting the hay, they went back to the house. Lily's mommy asked her to put away her toys before dinner. Lily was so tired that she forgot. Later, when her mommy asked her where her toys were, Lily remembered and went to get them. From that day on, Lily never forgot to eat when she was hungry or put away her toys before dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the park. One day, he saw a big volcano in the distance. "Wow, that volcano is so big!" he said to his friend Sally. + +Sally replied, "Yes, it's terrible! It could erupt and make a big mess." + +Timmy was scared and said, "I don't want to get too close to the volcano. It might pinch me!" + +"Don't worry," Sally said, "We won't go too close. Let's play on the swings instead." + +So, Timmy and Sally played on the swings and had a lot of fun. They didn't go near the terrible volcano, but they could still see it from afar. And they were happy to be safe from any pinches it might have given them. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to explore the big, green landscape behind their house. One day, they found a hidden cave deep in the forest. + +As they were exploring the cave, they found a shiny treasure. They both wanted to keep it, but they couldn't decide who would get it. They started to fight over it and it made them very sad. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from outside the cave. It was a big, scary bear! Timmy and Tommy knew they had to work together to fight the bear and protect themselves. They used the shiny treasure to distract the bear and ran away safely. + +After the scary adventure, Timmy and Tommy learned that it's better to share and work together instead of fighting over things. They decided to split the treasure evenly and continued to explore the beautiful landscape together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing soccer. He was on a team with his friends and they always had fun together. One day, they were going to play against a fancy team from another town. + +Timmy's team practiced hard and they were excited to play. They knew the fancy team was very good, but they didn't give up. During the game, Timmy's team was losing by one point. But then, Timmy kicked the ball and it went into the net! The referee said it was a goal and the game was now tied. + +Everyone cheered and Timmy felt proud. His team kept playing hard and in the end, they won the game! It didn't matter that the other team was fancy, Timmy's team had worked together and played their best. Timmy learned that it's not about the number of fancy players on a team, it's about working together and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lively panda. The panda loved to play and run around. One day, the panda met a little boy. The little boy said, "Hello, panda! Where do you go?" The panda replied, "I go to play in the forest. Do you want to come with me?" The little boy said, "Yes, I want to come with you!" + +So, the panda and the little boy went to the forest. They saw many trees and flowers. The panda said, "Look at the colorful flowers! They are so pretty!" The little boy said, "Yes, they are very pretty." They played and ran around. They had so much fun together. Finally, the little boy said, "I have to go home now." The panda said, "Okay, see you later!" The little boy said, "Bye, panda!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box full of toys that were all hers. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy saw Lily's toy box and wanted to play with her toys. + +Lily said, "No, those are mine toys." + +Timmy said, "Please let me play with them, Lily." + +Lily thought it was difficult to share her toys because she loved them so much. But she decided to be nice and let Timmy peek inside her toy box. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After a while, Timmy said, "Thank you for letting me play with your toys, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. We can play together anytime." + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing was not so difficult after all, and she made a new friend in Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw an attractive sheet on the ocean floor. He wanted to take it to his home. + +Nemo asked his friend, Dory, "Can you help me get that sheet?" + +Dory replied, "Sure, I can help you. But we have to dive deep to get it." + +Nemo and Dory dove deep into the ocean to get the sheet. But when they got there, they saw a big octopus sitting on the sheet. The octopus didn't want to give the sheet to Nemo and Dory. + +Nemo said, "Please give us the sheet. We just want to take it to our home." + +The octopus thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can have the sheet. But you have to promise to bring me some food tomorrow." + +Nemo and Dory agreed and took the sheet to their home. They were happy to have the sheet and also happy to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. One day, she went to her mommy and asked for some candy. "Can I have some candy, please?" she said. + +Her mommy replied, "Not right now, Lily. Why don't you look at the brilliant pictures in your dictionary instead?" + +Lily didn't want to look at her dictionary, but she didn't want to be bored either. So she opened it up and started to look at the pictures. Suddenly, she saw a picture of a candy that she had never tried before. + +Excitedly, she went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we go to the store and buy this candy? It looks so yummy!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go and get that candy, but first, let's eat some lunch." And off they went to the store, ready for a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She would spend hours every day drawing pictures of animals and flowers with her bright crayons. One day, Lily's little brother Jack accidentally broke her favorite crayon. Lily was sad because it was a symbol of her creativity and she couldn't draw without it. + +Jack didn't understand why Lily was so upset and thought it was just a silly crayon. Lily tried to explain how much it meant to her, but Jack didn't listen. The two siblings started to argue and Lily felt like Jack didn't care about her feelings. + +But then, their mom came in and helped them to talk it out. Jack apologized for breaking the crayon and promised to be more careful in the future. Lily forgave him and they hugged. They realized that spending time together and being kind to each other was more important than any crayon. From then on, they made sure to share their art supplies and work together to create even brighter and more beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. They would go to the golf course every Saturday morning. Timmy's dad would always bring his bright red golf bag with him. + +One day, Timmy's dad got sick and couldn't play golf with him anymore. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. So, he decided to cook his dad's favorite meal to make him feel better. + +Timmy went to the kitchen and tried to cook, but he didn't know how. He accidentally started a fire and the whole house burned down. Timmy and his dad lost everything, including their golf clubs. + +Now, Timmy and his dad have nowhere to play golf and no home to live in. They are very sad and miss playing golf together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily liked to exercise in the park. She would run, jump and play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a puzzle to do. The puzzle had many pieces and Lily had to be careful not to lose them. She tried to match the pieces together but it was hard. + +Lily's mom saw that she was struggling and came to help. Together, they matched the puzzle pieces and completed the puzzle. Lily was happy and proud of herself for being careful and trying her best. From that day on, Lily would exercise her brain by doing more puzzles and matching the pieces together. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Max. Max was a good boy who loved to play and jump around. He had a leash that his owner would use to take him on walks. The leash was red and long, and Max liked it because he could run around and explore. + +One day, Max and his owner went to the pet store. They saw a toy that Max really wanted, but it was too expensive. Max's owner said they couldn't buy it, but Max didn't mind. He was happy just being with his owner and going on walks with his leash. + +As they were leaving the store, Max saw a butterfly and got so excited that he jumped up and down. His owner laughed and said that Max was a silly doggy. Max wagged his tail and they walked home together, with Max pulling on his leash and sniffing everything in sight. +Once upon a time, there was a busy rabbit. The rabbit liked to hop and play all day long. But one day, the rabbit felt tired and wanted to take a nap. So, the rabbit found a cozy spot under a tree and closed his eyes. + +While the rabbit was napping, some of his friends came to play. They saw the rabbit sleeping and didn't want to wake him up. So, they played quietly nearby. + +When the rabbit woke up from his nap, he felt refreshed and ready to play again. He was happy to see his friends and they all played together until it was time for the rabbit to go back to his burrow for the night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mother called him for lunch, but he didn't want to come down from the tree. His mother looked up and saw him, and she was confused. She didn't know how to get him down. Timmy's mother asked him to come down, but he was having too much fun climbing. Finally, Timmy's mother had an idea. She climbed up the tree and helped Timmy down. Timmy was happy to have lunch with his mother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Tim's mom said they needed to go see the barber. Tim didn't like the barber because the scissors were sharp and it made him scared. + +When they got to the barber, Tim sat in the chair and the barber began to cut his hair. The scissors made a loud noise and Tim started to cry. The barber tried to calm him down by giving him a lollipop, but it didn't work. Tim's mom told him to be brave and that he would look handsome with his new haircut. + +After the haircut, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim was happy to be outside and play. But then, Tim fell into a deep hole and couldn't get out. His mom tried to help him, but she couldn't. They called for help, but it was too late. Tim didn't make it out of the hole. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her family and many servants. One day, she went for a walk in the garden and saw a butterfly with pretty wings. She ran after it and fell down, hurting her body. + +"Are you okay, Princess Lily?" asked the servant who served her breakfast that morning. + +"No, my body hurts," replied Lily. + +"I'll go get the doctor to serve you," said the servant. + +Soon, the doctor arrived and checked Lily's body. He gave her some medicine and told her to rest. + +"Thank you for serving me, Doctor," said Lily. + +"You're welcome, Princess. Take care of your body," replied the doctor. + +Lily felt better and went back to the garden to watch the pretty butterfly. She saw the same servant who helped her earlier and said, "Thank you for serving me when I fell." + +"You're welcome, Princess. I'm always here to serve you," replied the servant with a smile. + +And from that day on, Lily knew that she had many people who would serve her and take care of her body whenever she needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to organize the fruits on the table. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what does organize mean?" + +"It means to put things in order," her mommy replied. + +Lily then began to put the fruits in a line, from biggest to smallest. Her mommy was very proud of her. + +After they finished organizing, her mommy cut up some tasty fruits for them to eat. Lily said, "Mmm, this is so yummy!" + +"I'm glad you like it," her mommy said with a smile. + +Lily and her mommy enjoyed their tasty fruits together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to run around outside. One day, Timmy was playing in the park and he saw a big, scary dog. The dog had a lot of fur on his skin and Timmy was scared. + +Timmy ran to his friend Sally and said, "Sally, there's a scary dog in the park. Let's go shut the gate so he can't get us." Sally and Timmy ran to the gate and shut it tight. They felt safe. + +But then, the dog started to jump over the fence. Timmy and Sally were so scared that they didn't know what to do. The dog bit Timmy's skin and he had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that sometimes being adventurous can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an amazing red whistle that she loved to blow. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a little bird. + +"Hello little bird! Do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Yes please!" replied the bird. + +Lily was so happy to have a new friend to play with. She blew her whistle and the bird sang a beautiful song. They played together for a while, but then Lily got too excited and squeezed the bird too hard. + +"Oh no! I'm sorry little bird, are you okay?" asked Lily. + +The bird didn't answer and Lily realized she had hurt her new friend. She felt very sad and wished she could turn back time. From that day on, Lily never squeezed anything too hard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big tree with apples on it. She wanted to eat one, but they were too high for her to reach. + +Lily saw her friend, a little bird, flying nearby. She asked the bird, "Can you help me gather some apples from the tree?" The bird said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The bird flew up to the tree and gathered some apples in its beak. Then, it tied a string around the apples and lowered them down to Lily. She was so happy and calm, knowing that she could finally eat an apple from the tree. From that day on, Lily and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drive her toy car around the house. One day, she drove her car up the stairs. Her mommy said, "Lily, you can't drive your car on the stairs. It's not safe." + +Lily was stubborn and didn't want to listen. She said, "But mommy, I want to drive my car everywhere!" + +Mommy said, "I know you do, but the stairs are too dangerous. You could fall and get hurt." + +Lily thought about it and realized mommy was right. She decided to drive her car on the flat ground instead. From then on, she always made sure to drive her car in safe places. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, she realized that she needed a cushion to sit on because her bottom was hurting. So, she went to her mommy and asked for a cushion. + +Her mommy gave her a soft cushion to sit on, and Lily felt much better. She sat on the cushion and continued to play with her toys. She was happy that she had what she needed. + +Lily’s mommy was proud of her because she was becoming more independent. She knew how to ask for what she needed and could take care of herself. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask for what she needed and became more independent. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a sister named Lily. Lily was very cool. She liked to wear sunglasses and dance around. + +One day, Jack and Lily went to the store. They wanted to sell some toys they didn't play with anymore. Jack had a toy car and Lily had a doll. They went to the store and talked to the man who worked there. + +The man said he would buy the toys from them. Jack and Lily were happy because they could use the money to buy more toys. They said goodbye to the man and went home to play with their new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily who always told her what to do. One day, Emily told Lily to jump off the couch and she would catch her. But Lily didn't trust Emily and thought it was a foolish idea. + +Later that day, Emily wanted to bake cookies but she needed Lily's help. Lily was happy to help because she knew how to measure flour and sugar. They mixed all the ingredients together and put them in the oven. After a little while, the cookies were ready to eat. They tasted so good! + +The result of their hard work was a plate full of delicious cookies. Lily was proud of herself for helping her sister and for not doing something foolish earlier. She learned that she could trust her sister when it came to baking cookies, but not when it came to jumping off the couch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and her favorite was a vanilla cone. One day, she went to the park to play and saw her friend Timmy. Timmy had a gray toy car that Lily really liked. She asked Timmy if he could lend it to her for a little while. Timmy said yes and gave her the toy car. Lily was very happy and played with it for a long time. When it was time to go home, she gave the toy car back to Timmy and thanked him for lending it to her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a fireplace. The fireplace was warm and cozy. They loved to sit by the fireplace and tell stories. + +One day, the mother made a delicious cake. The cake was so yummy! The children smiled and ate the cake happily. They loved their mother's cooking. + +At night, they went to bed with happy thoughts. They smiled as they fell asleep, dreaming of the delicious cake and the warm fireplace. The end. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. Ben liked the lions best, because they were big and loud. Lily liked the monkeys best, because they were funny and smart. + +Then they came to the aquarium, where they saw fish, turtles, and sharks. Lily saw a big tank with an octopus inside. She wanted to see it closer, so she ran to the glass. She saw the octopus had eight arms, and it was purple and slimy. She thought it was cool and pretty. + +"Look, Ben, look!" she shouted. "It's an octopus!" + +Ben came over and looked at the octopus. He did not like it at all. He thought it was ugly and scary. He wanted to go away. + +"Yuck, Lily, yuck!" he said. "It's an octopus!" + +He pulled Lily's hand and tried to make her leave. But Lily did not want to leave. She wanted to stay and watch the octopus. + +"No, Ben, no!" she said. "I want to see the octopus!" + +They started to fight and tug at each other. Mom and Dad heard them and came over. + +"What's going on, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Ben wants to go, but I want to see the octopus!" Lily said. + +"Lily wants to stay, but I want to go!" Ben said. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They wanted both kids to be happy, but they also wanted to see the other animals. + +"Kids, how about this?" Dad said. "We can stay here for a few more minutes, and then we can go see the other animals. That way, everyone gets to see what they want. Is that OK?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They did not want to make Mom and Dad sad, but they also did not want to give up their own wishes. + +"OK, Dad," Lily said. "But only a few minutes. I want to see the octopus more." + +"OK, Dad," Ben said. "But only a few minutes. I want to see the lions more." + +They agreed to Dad's plan. They stayed at the octopus tank for a little while longer, and then they went to see the other animals. Lily and Ben still did not like the same things, but they learned to share and take turns. They had fun at the zoo, and they did not demand anything more. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big black box under a tree. It looked mysterious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sara said. + +"Maybe it has a treasure!" Tom said. + +They ran to the box and lifted the lid. But there was nothing inside. Only a big black spider. It crawled out of the box and onto Sara's hand. + +"Ah!" Sara screamed. "It's scary!" + +She tried to shake it off, but it did not let go. It pinched her with its legs. + +"Ow!" Sara cried. "It hurts!" + +Tom saw the spider and got scared too. He grabbed a stick and hit the spider. The spider fell off Sara's hand and ran away. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, thank you," Sara said. "You are brave." + +They hugged each other and ran away from the box. They did not want to play with it anymore. They decided to play with the swings instead. They had more fun. They did not like the mysterious black box or the big black spider. +Sam liked to slide on the big hill. He had a red hat that his mom gave him. He wore it every day. He felt mighty when he slid down fast and far. + +One day, he saw a new kid on the hill. The kid had a blue hat and a big smile. He slid down faster and farther than Sam. Sam felt sad. He wanted to be the best slider. + +He tried to slide faster and farther, but he could not. He slid too fast and lost his hat. It flew away in the wind. He cried. He loved his hat. + +The new kid saw Sam crying. He felt sorry for him. He slid down to Sam and gave him his blue hat. He said, "Here, you can have my hat. I have another one at home. You are a mighty slider. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Sam smiled. He liked the blue hat. He liked the new kid. He said, "Thank you. You are a mighty slider too. Yes, I want to be your friend." + +They slid down the hill together, laughing and having fun. They shared their hats and their stories. They became the best of friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons of different colors. Her favorite color was blue. She liked to draw blue things, like the sky, the sea, and the dress of a princess. + +One day, she found a new crayon in her box. It was very shiny and had a pointy tip. It was a sharp crayon. Lily was curious and wanted to try it. She picked it up and started to draw on a big paper. + +She drew a castle with many windows and towers. She drew a garden with flowers and trees. She drew a horse with a long mane and a tail. And she drew a prince with a crown and a sword. She used the sharp crayon to make the prince's eyes, nose, mouth, and hair. She made him very handsome and brave. + +She was very happy with her drawing. She showed it to her mom and dad. They smiled and praised her. They said she was very talented and creative. They said they loved her drawing and her. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She hugged her mom and dad. She said she loved them too. She said she wanted to be a princess and marry a prince like the one in her drawing. She said she wanted to live in a castle and ride a horse. She said she wanted to use the sharp crayon to draw more blue things. She said she liked the sharp crayon very much. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and black. The dog has a long tail and sharp teeth. The dog looks rough. + +Sam likes dogs. He wants to hug the dog. He runs to the dog and raises his arms. He says, "Hi, doggy! You are cute!" + +But the dog does not like Sam. The dog growls and barks. The dog bites Sam's arm. Sam screams and cries. He falls to the ground. He is hurt. + +Tom is scared. He runs to Sam and tries to help him. He says, "Sam, are you okay? I will get help!" + +But the dog is not done. The dog chases Tom and bites his leg. Tom screams and cries. He falls to the ground. He is hurt. + +The dog runs away. Sam and Tom are alone. They are bleeding and in pain. They hug each other and cry. They hope someone will come and save them. + +But no one comes. The park is empty. The sun goes down. The night is cold and dark. Sam and Tom are still on the ground. They are still bleeding and in pain. They are still hugging and crying. + +They are not happy. They are not safe. They are not friends. They are just food. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. But they did not like to listen to Mom. Mom told them to stay close and not to go to the wild part of the park. The wild part had big trees, tall grass and many bugs. Mom said it was not safe. + +One day, Tim and Lily saw a shiny ball in the wild part. They wanted to get it. They did not tell Mom. They ran to the wild part and looked for the ball. They did not see the ball, but they saw a big snake. The snake hissed and coiled. Tim and Lily were scared. They screamed and ran back to Mom. + +Mom heard them and saw the snake. She was angry and worried. She hugged them and said, "What were you doing in the wild part? I told you not to go there. You could have been hurt by the snake. You were very naughty. I have to punish you." + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to get the shiny ball. We did not think of the snake. Please do not punish us. We will listen to you next time." + +Mom said, "The shiny ball was not worth it. You have to learn to obey me. I punish you because I love you and I want you to be safe. You cannot play in the park for a week. You have to stay home and read books. Maybe then you will appreciate the park more." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They knew Mom was right. They said, "We understand, Mom. We love you too. We will be good and read books. We hope the snake will not come back to the park. We want the park to be perfect again." +Lily and Max were excited to see the big tree with many lights and shiny things. They ran to the living room and looked up at the tree. On top of the tree, there was a beautiful angel with a white dress and golden hair. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, children. I am here to watch over you and bring you joy." + +"Wow, you are so pretty!" Lily said. "Can we touch you?" + +The angel nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But be gentle and careful. I am very delicate and fragile." + +Lily and Max climbed on the couch and reached for the angel. They touched her dress, her hair, and her wings. They felt soft and warm. The angel giggled and said, "You are very sweet and kind. I like you." + +"Thank you, angel. We like you too," Max said. "Can you tell us a story?" + +The angel smiled and said, "Of course. I will tell you a story about a fierce lion and a brave mouse. Do you want to hear it?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said. + +The angel began to tell them the story. Lily and Max listened with wonder and curiosity. They forgot about the other things on the tree. They only wanted to hear the angel's voice and see her face. They felt happy and safe with the angel. The angel felt happy and loved with the children. They became friends and enjoyed the night. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They also like to eat yogurt. Yogurt is sweet and creamy. Mom gives them yogurt every day after lunch. + +One day, Mom has a new yogurt for them. It is purple and has berries in it. Sara and Tom are curious. They want to try it. + +"Can we have the purple yogurt, Mom?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to be careful. The berries can make a mess. Use your spoons and napkins, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be clean," Sara and Tom say. + +They open the yogurt cups and take a bite. They smile. The yogurt is delicious. They enjoy the yogurt very much. They eat it slowly and lick their spoons. + +"Yum, yum, yum. This is the best yogurt ever," Sara says. + +"I agree. I love the berries. They are juicy and sweet," Tom says. + +They finish their yogurt and look at their faces. They are clean. They did not spill any yogurt or berries. They are proud of themselves. + +"Look, Mom. We are clean. We did not make a mess," they say. + +Mom looks at them and smiles. She is happy. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Good job, Sara and Tom. You are very good eaters. I am proud of you. Do you want more yogurt?" she asks. + +"Yes, please. We want more purple yogurt," they say. + +Mom gives them more yogurt. They enjoy it again. They are happy. They love yogurt. They love Mom. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with trains. One day, they see a big train pass by their house. It is red and shiny and makes a loud noise. They want to ride the train. + +They ask Mom to buy them tickets. Mom says no. She says the train is too fast and too far. She says they have to stay home and be safe. Tim and Kim are sad and angry. They do not listen to Mom. + +They sneak out of the house. They run to the train station. They see the red train. It is ready to go. They climb on the train. They do not have tickets. They hide under a seat. + +The train starts to move. It goes faster and faster. Tim and Kim are scared. They want to go back home. They try to get out of the train. But the doors are locked. They cry for help. But no one hears them. + +The train goes into a tunnel. It is dark and cold. Tim and Kim are pale and shiver. They hug each other. They wish they had listened to Mom. They do not know where the train is going. They do not know if they will ever see Mom again. The end. +Anna liked to look at the stars at night. She wondered what was beyond them. She asked her mom, "What is the universe?" + +Her mom said, "The universe is everything that you see and everything that you don't see. It is very big and very old. It has many stars and planets and moons and other things." + +Anna said, "Wow, that is amazing. How did the universe start?" + +Her mom said, "Some people say that the universe started with a big bang. That means that everything was very small and very hot and then it exploded and stretched and grew and cooled down. And it is still stretching and growing and changing." + +Anna said, "That sounds scary. Does that mean that the stars will go away?" + +Her mom said, "No, don't worry. The stars will stay with us for a very long time. They are like our friends in the sky. They shine and twinkle and make us happy. And they are also very tired. They work hard to make light and heat. Sometimes they fall asleep and become dark and cold. But then they wake up and become bright and warm again." + +Anna said, "I like the stars. They are beautiful and brave. I want to be like them." + +Her mom said, "You are like them, my dear. You are beautiful and brave and you make me happy. But now it is time for you to sleep too. You need to rest and dream and grow. Tomorrow you can look at the stars again and learn more about the universe." + +Anna said, "Okay, mom. I love you and I love the stars and I love the universe. Good night." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Good night." +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she saw a big hill covered with snow near her house. She wanted to go there and play, but her mom said it was too cold and dangerous. + +"Please, mom, can I go?" Lily asked. "I have a warm coat and boots and a hat. I will be careful." + +"No, Lily, you can't go. It is too far and too cold. You might get lost or hurt. You can play in the backyard instead." Her mom said. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to play in the backyard. She wanted to see the snow and the hill. She thought her mom was not fair. She decided to go anyway, when her mom was not looking. + +She put on her coat and boots and hat and sneaked out of the house. She ran to the hill and started to climb. She felt happy and free. She saw white snow and blue sky and green trees. She made a snowman and a snow angel and threw snowballs. She did not feel cold at all. + +She saw a boy on the hill, too. He was wearing a red coat and a black hat. He smiled at her and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Yes, I want to play with you." + +They played together and had fun. They slid down the hill on a sled and made a snow fort and a snow dog. They laughed and talked and shared their snacks. + +Tom said, "You are very adventurous, Lily. I like you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are very nice, Tom. Do you want to come to my house?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I want to come to your house. But we have to ask our moms first. Where is your mom?" + +Lily said, "She is at home. She does not know I am here. She said I can't go to the hill. She said it is too cold and dangerous." + +Tom said, "Oh, no, Lily. That is not good. You should not lie to your mom. She will be worried and angry. You have to tell her the truth and say sorry. Come on, let's go back." + +Lily felt scared and ashamed. She knew Tom was right. She had done a bad thing. She hoped her mom would forgive her. She took Tom's hand and said, "OK, let's go back. I will invite you to my house another day, when my mom says yes." + +They walked back to Lily's house and told her mom what happened. Her mom was very upset and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I am glad you are safe, but I am very disappointed in you. You disobeyed me and lied to me. You could have been hurt or lost. You have to promise me you will never do that again." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I promise I will never do that again. I was wrong. I just wanted to see the snow and the hill. I met a new friend, Tom. He is very nice. Can I invite him to my house sometime?" + +Her mom looked at Tom and said, "Hello, Tom. I'm glad you played with Lily and helped her come back. You seem like a good boy. You can come to our house sometime, but only if your mom agrees. Where is your mom?" + +Tom said, "She is at home, too. She knows I am here. She said I can go to the hill, but I have to be careful and come back soon. Can I call her and tell her I am with Lily?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can call her and tell her that. And then you have to go home, too. It is getting dark and cold. Maybe you and Lily can play again another day, when it is warmer and safer." + +Tom said, "OK, thank you. Bye, Lily. Bye, Lily's mom." + +Lily said, "Bye, Tom. Bye, Tom's mom." + +They waved goodbye and went to their homes. Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned to listen to her mom and not to lie. She also made a new friend who was adventurous like her. She hoped to see him again soon and invite him to her house. She also hoped to see the snow and the hill again, but only with her mom's permission. She was sorry, but she was also happy. She had a big adventure that day. +Sara liked to rub her cat, Fluffy, on his soft fur. Fluffy purred and closed his eyes. Sara asked her mom, "Where did Fluffy come from?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Fluffy has a long history. He is a very old cat. He was born in a farm far away. He lived with many other cats and animals. He had many adventures and learned many things. He was a brave and smart cat." + +Sara was curious and wanted to know more. "What kind of adventures did he have? What did he learn?" + +Mom said, "Well, one time, he chased a mouse into a barn. But the mouse was clever and hid in a hole. Fluffy waited and waited, but the mouse did not come out. Then he heard a loud noise. It was a big tractor. Fluffy ran away, but the tractor was faster. Fluffy jumped on a hay bale and escaped. He learned to be careful and watch out for danger." + +Sara gasped and said, "Wow, Fluffy is amazing!" + +Mom said, "Yes, he is. Another time, he met a friendly dog. The dog wanted to play with Fluffy, but Fluffy was scared. He hissed and scratched the dog. The dog was sad and ran away. Fluffy felt bad and followed the dog. He apologized and rubbed his head on the dog's nose. The dog wagged his tail and licked Fluffy's ear. They became friends. Fluffy learned to be kind and share." + +Sara smiled and said, "Fluffy is so thoughtful!" + +Mom said, "Yes, he is. He is a very special cat. And he loves you very much. You are his favorite person." + +Sara hugged Fluffy and said, "I love you too, Fluffy. You are my favorite cat. You have the best history ever." +Anna and Ben were very happy. Today was a special day. They were going to celebrate with a parade. They put on their red and blue clothes and their hats. They took their flags and their horns. + +They walked with their mom and dad to the big street. There were many people and cars. They saw balloons and flowers and banners. They heard music and drums and cheers. They waved their flags and blew their horns. They smiled and shouted. + +"Look, Anna, look!" Ben said. "There are the horses and the clowns and the fire trucks. They are in the parade. They are so cool!" + +Anna nodded. She liked the parade too. She saw a big elephant and a lion and a monkey. They were in a cage on a truck. They looked funny and scary. She saw a man with a thick beard and a long coat. He was a magician. He made a rabbit appear from his hat. + +"Wow, Ben, wow!" Anna said. "There are the animals and the magician and the candy. They are in the parade. They are so amazing!" + +They clapped and laughed. They enjoyed the parade. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. Today was a special day. They celebrated with a parade. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They do many things. They run, they jump, they sing, they draw. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to make a house. They find some boxes and some tape. They cut and stick the boxes. They make a big house. They draw windows and a door. They make a roof with a blanket. + +They go inside the house. They pretend to cook and eat. They pretend to sleep and read. They have fun. They are happy. + +Sara and Ben are healthy. They eat good food. They drink water. They wash their hands. They brush their teeth. They sleep well. They are strong and smart. + +They love their house. They love each other. They are good friends. They say thank you and goodbye. They hug and smile. They go home. They will play again. The end. +Tom and Lily like to play in the park. They see a pond with ducks and fish. They want to feed them some bread. + +Tom breaks the bread into small pieces. He throws them into the pond. The ducks swim and eat the bread. The fish jump and catch the bread. Tom and Lily laugh and clap. + +Lily sees a huge rock near the pond. She wants to lift it and see what is under it. She tries to lift it with her hands. It is too heavy. She tries to lift it with her feet. It is too heavy. She tries to lift it with her head. It is too heavy. + +Tom sees Lily trying to lift the huge rock. He wants to help her. He goes to Lily and puts his hands on the rock. He says, "Let's lift it together." Lily nods and puts her hands on the rock. They both push and pull. The rock moves a little bit. + +Tom and Lily lift the huge rock and see what is under it. They see a frog, a snail and a worm. They say, "Wow!" and "Look!" They touch the frog, the snail and the worm. They are slimy and wet. They giggle and smile. They put the huge rock back and say, "Bye-bye!" to the frog, the snail and the worm. They go back to the pond and feed the ducks and fish some more bread. They have fun in the park. +Tom likes to play with his cubes. He has many cubes of different colors and sizes. He can build towers and houses and cars with his cubes. He is very happy when he plays with his cubes. + +One day, Tom sees a new cube in his toy box. It is a big cube, bigger than his head. It is white and shiny and has a button on it. Tom is curious. He wants to see what the cube can do. He picks up the cube and presses the button. + +Suddenly, the cube makes a loud noise and opens up. Out of the cube comes a lot of dirty water. The water splashes on Tom and his toys and his clothes. Tom is scared and wet and cold. He drops the cube and cries. + +Mom hears Tom crying and runs to his room. She sees the mess and the cube and the water. She is angry and worried. She picks up Tom and hugs him. She tells him to calm down and that everything is okay. She asks him where he got the cube. + +Tom says he found it in his toy box. He says he did not know what it was. He says he is sorry for making a mess. Mom says it is not his fault. She says the cube is not a toy. She says it is a water filter that Dad bought for the camping trip. She says it is supposed to release clean water, not dirty water. She says it must be broken. + +Mom takes the cube and puts it in a bag. She says she will return it to the store and get a new one. She says she will clean up the water and the toys and the clothes. She says she will get Tom some dry clothes and a snack. She says she loves him and that he is a good boy. + +Tom feels better. He says he loves Mom and that he is sorry for the trouble. He says he does not want to play with the cube anymore. He says he wants to play with his other cubes. Mom smiles and kisses him. She says he can play with his other cubes after he changes and eats. She says he can build whatever he wants with his cubes. She says he is very smart and creative. + +Tom smiles and hugs Mom. He says he is happy. He says he likes his cubes. He says he likes Mom more. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with a ball and a hoop. Lily and Ben try to throw the ball in the hoop. It is hard, but fun. + +Lily and Ben take turns. Lily throws the ball. She misses. Ben throws the ball. He misses. They try again and again. Sometimes they hit the hoop, but the ball does not go in. + +Then, Lily has an idea. She says, "Let's zip the ball!" She shows Ben how to spin the ball with her hand. She throws the ball with a zip. The ball goes in the hoop. Lily is happy. She says, "I did it!" + +Ben claps for Lily. He says, "Good job, Lily! You are smart!" He wants to try too. He spins the ball with his hand. He throws the ball with a zip. The ball goes in the hoop. Ben is happy. He says, "I did it too!" + +Lily and Ben hug. They are proud. They see a shiny thing on a shelf. It is a trophy. It has a star on it. Lily and Ben like the trophy. They say, "We want the trophy!" + +They ask Mom for the trophy. Mom smiles. She says, "The trophy is for you. You are the winners of the game. You are different. You learned how to zip the ball. You are clever and brave. You deserve the trophy." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank Mom. They hold the trophy. They feel special. They say, "We love the trophy. We love the game. We love to zip the ball. We love each other." +Tim and Mia were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. One day, the boat stopped near a small island. Mom and dad said they could go and explore the island, but they had to be careful and stay together. + +Tim and Mia were excited. They put on their hats and shoes and got off the boat. They saw many trees and flowers and animals on the island. They also saw a small house made of wood and leaves. They wondered who lived there. + +They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They pushed the door and it opened. They went inside and saw a lot of old things, like books and pictures and clothes. They also saw a big chest in the corner. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They opened the chest and saw a lot of shiny things, like coins and jewels and crowns. They gasped and smiled. They thought they had found a treasure. They started to take some of the shiny things and put them in their pockets. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice behind them. "Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" They turned around and saw an elderly man with a long beard and a stick. He looked angry and scary. He was the owner of the house and the chest. + +Tim and Mia were afraid and sorry. They tried to explain that they were just looking and they didn't mean to take anything. But the man didn't listen. He shouted and waved his stick. He said they were thieves and he would punish them. He locked the door and took the key. He said he would keep them in his house forever and never let them go. + +Tim and Mia cried and begged. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad and the boat. But the man didn't care. He left them alone in the dark house with the chest. They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them and save them. But no one did. The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big tent in the park. It had many pictures and things inside. They wanted to see what was in the tent. + +They went inside the tent and saw many old things. There were pots, bones, coins and books. A man was talking to some people. He said these things were ancient. That meant they were very, very old. Tom and Lily did not know what ancient meant. They thought it meant funny. + +They saw a big jar with a red lid. It looked like a jar of jelly. They liked jelly. They wanted to taste it. They sneaked to the jar and opened the lid. They saw a sticky, brown thing inside. It did not look like jelly. It smelled bad. They touched it and it was hard and cold. + +They heard the man say, "This is a mummy. It is an ancient person who was wrapped in cloth and put in a jar. It is very rare and precious. Do not touch it!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the lid and ran out of the tent. They did not want to play with the ancient things anymore. They wanted to stay away from the tent. They wanted to stay with their mom and dad. They wanted to eat real jelly. +Sam was a young dog who liked to play in the mud. He did not care if he got dirty or wet. He just wanted to have fun with his friends. + +One day, Sam saw a big hole in the fence. He wanted to see what was on the other side. He did not listen to his mom, who warned him to stay away from the hole. She said it was not safe and there were bad things out there. + +Sam was curious and sneaky. He waited until his mom was busy and then he ran to the hole. He squeezed through and found himself in a strange place. There were loud noises and fast cars and angry people. Sam was scared and lost. + +He tried to find the hole again, but he could not. He ran and ran, but he only got more dirty and tired. He wished he had listened to his mom. He missed his home and his friends. + +Then he saw a kind lady who smiled at him. She had a leash and a collar in her hand. She said, "Poor puppy, you look so dirty and sad. Do you need help?" She bent down and petted Sam. Sam wagged his tail and licked her face. He hoped she would take him back to his mom. + +The lady put the collar and leash on Sam and walked with him. She said, "Don't worry, I'll find your owner. You're a good dog, but you need to be careful. The hole in the fence is dangerous. You could get hurt or lost or worse. You should always listen to your mom. She warns you because she loves you." + +Sam nodded and barked. He was sorry he had been naughty. He learned his lesson. He hoped his mom would forgive him. He was happy the lady was nice and helped him. He was a young dog, but he was not a silly dog anymore. He was a smart dog who would stay away from the hole. +Sara liked to play the flute. She had a nice flute that made pretty sounds. She learned how to play the flute from her mom. She practiced every day and got better and better. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and her flute. She saw some kids playing catch with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave her flute. She asked her mom if she could play catch with her flute. + +Her mom said no. She said that catch was not a game for flutes. She said that flutes were for making music, not for throwing. She said that Sara could break her flute or hurt someone if she played catch with it. + +Sara did not listen. She thought that playing catch with her flute would be fun and easy. She ran to the kids and asked them if she could play with them. They said yes, but they looked confused. Sara threw her flute to one of the kids. He tried to catch it, but it was too hard. The flute hit his head and made a loud noise. He cried and dropped the flute. The flute broke into pieces. + +Sara felt very bad. She ran to her mom and said sorry. She said that she was wrong to play catch with her flute. She said that she learned her lesson. She said that she would never do it again. + +Her mom hugged her and said that she forgave her. She said that she was glad that Sara learned her lesson. She said that she would buy her a new flute, but only if she promised to take good care of it and use it for making music, not for playing catch. + +Sara nodded and said that she promised. She said that she loved her mom and her flute. She said that she would practice more and make beautiful music. She said that playing the flute was more fun and easy than playing catch with it. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that their dolls were their babies and they were the mommies and daddies. Lily had a pink doll with a dress and a hat. Ben had a blue doll with a shirt and a cap. + +"Let's go to the park with our babies," Lily said. "We can push them in the stroller and feed them snacks." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be back in a minute. Mommy said we have to clean our room before dinner." + +They put their dolls in the stroller and went outside. The park was not far from their house. They saw other kids playing on the swings and the slide. They found a bench and sat down. They took out some crackers and juice from their backpacks and gave them to their dolls. + +"Yummy, yummy," Lily said, making her doll eat a cracker. "You are such a good baby. You eat all your food." + +"Yucky, yucky," Ben said, making his doll spit out a cracker. "You are such a bad baby. You don't like anything." + +Lily looked at Ben and frowned. She did not like how he treated his doll. She thought he was mean and rude. + +"Stop it, Ben," she said. "You have to be nice to your baby. You have to love him and hug him and kiss him." + +"No, I don't," Ben said. "He is not a real baby. He is just a toy. I can do whatever I want with him." + +He grabbed his doll by the leg and swung him in the air. He made a loud noise and laughed. + +"Look, look, he is flying!" he said. + +Lily gasped. She felt angry and scared. She thought Ben was going to hurt his doll. She jumped up and ran to him. She tried to take his doll away from him. + +"Give him back, give him back!" she said. + +"No, he is mine, he is mine!" Ben said. + +They pulled and tugged on the doll. They shouted and cried. They did not see the stroller rolling away from the bench. They did not hear the car honking its horn. They did not notice the man running to save them. + +The man was their daddy. He had come to the park to pick them up. He saw the stroller on the road and the car coming fast. He saw his children fighting and not paying attention. He ran as fast as he could. He reached the stroller and pushed it out of the way. He grabbed Lily and Ben and hugged them tight. + +"Are you OK, are you OK?" he said. + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They saw the car stop and the driver get out. They saw the stroller on the sidewalk and their dolls on the ground. They saw their daddy's face and his eyes. They felt his arms and his heart. + +They nodded and whispered. "Yes, daddy, we are OK." + +They realized how silly and stupid they had been. They realized how lucky and loved they were. They realized how dependable and brave their daddy was. + +They said they were sorry and they hugged him back. They said they loved him and they thanked him. They picked up their dolls and they kissed them. They promised to be nice and to share. They learned their lesson and they never fought again. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a net to catch bugs and a jar to keep them. One day, they saw a big red bug with black spots on a flower. They both wanted to catch it. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said. He ran to the flower with the net. + +"No, I did!" Sam said. He ran after Tom and tried to grab the net. + +They both reached the flower at the same time and pulled on the net. The net ripped and the bug flew away. Tom and Sam were sad and angry. They blamed each other for losing the bug. + +They did not want to play together anymore. They went to different benches and sat alone. They felt lonely and bored. + +A lady came to the park with a basket of food. She saw Tom and Sam and smiled. She walked to them and offered them some food. + +"Would you like a sandwich?" she asked Tom. + +"Thank you, yes please," Tom said. He took a sandwich and bit into it. He made a face and spit it out. It was very spicy and hot. + +"Would you like a sandwich?" she asked Sam. + +"Thank you, yes please," Sam said. He took a sandwich and bit into it. He made a face and spit it out. It was very spicy and hot. + +The lady laughed. "I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you. These are spicy sandwiches. They have pepper and mustard in them. Some people like them, some people don't. Do you want something else?" + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They both felt sorry for being mean to each other. They realized they had more in common than they thought. They decided to share their food and water with each other. They also decided to share their net and jar. + +They thanked the lady and went back to the park. They found another bug and caught it together. They put it in the jar and looked at it. They smiled and hugged. They were friends again. + +The moral of the story is: Don't fight over small things. Be kind and share with your friends. You will have more fun and happiness. +Ben and Sam liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to dig in the sand. They had a big pit that they made with their shovels and buckets. They pretended it was a castle, a cave, or a treasure hole. + +One day, they saw a new sign near the sand. It said: "Do not dig here. Danger." Ben and Sam did not know what danger meant. They thought it was a funny word. They wanted to dig more. They ignored the sign and went to their pit. + +They dug deeper and deeper. They found some shiny rocks and some old coins. They were very happy. They thought they were famous explorers. They did not see the big crack in the ground. They did not hear the rumble under their feet. + +Suddenly, the pit collapsed. Ben and Sam fell down with the sand and the rocks. They screamed and cried. They were scared and hurt. They wished they had listened to the sign. They wished they had left the pit alone. + +Luckily, a man heard their noise. He was a worker who was fixing the pipes under the park. He saw the hole and the sign. He knew what danger meant. He called for help. He climbed down the pit and rescued Ben and Sam. He took them to the nurse. He told them they were very lucky. He told them they should never dig where there is a sign. He told them they should always leave the danger alone. +Sara likes to play with her band. Her band is a box with some sticks and a can. She hits the can with the sticks and makes loud sounds. She thinks it is fun. + +One day, she sees a yellow bird outside her window. The bird is singing a pretty song. Sara wants to play with the bird. She opens the window and calls to the bird. "Hello, bird! Do you want to play with me and my band?" + +The bird hears Sara and flies to the window. It is curious about the band. It lands on the box and pecks at the can. It makes a different sound than Sara. Sara laughs and hits the can again. The bird sings along. + +Sara and the bird play with the band for a long time. They make a lot of noise and have a lot of fun. Sara is happy. She has a new friend. She calls the bird "Yellow". Yellow likes Sara too. He likes her band. They are a good team. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fire in the sky. It is very loud and scary. They run to their moms and dads. + +The next day, the park is not the same. It is black and gray. There is ash everywhere. Lila and Tom do not like it. It smells bad and tastes bitter. They want to play, but they cannot find their toys. They are sad and angry. + +Lila and Tom decide to visit another park. They ask their moms and dads to take them. They find a park that is green and bright. There are flowers and birds and swings. Lila and Tom are happy. They play and laugh and forget about the fire. They make new friends and share their toys. They say thank you to their moms and dads. They love the new park. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to go for a walk in the woods with her dog, Spot. She put on her boots and coat and took a basket of bread. She hoped to see some birds and squirrels and maybe even a deer. + +She followed a path that went deep into the woods. The path was muddy and wet, and the trees were tall and dark. Lily felt a little scared, but Spot was happy and wagged his tail. He sniffed the ground and ran ahead, then came back to Lily. + +Lily saw a big rock and decided to sit on it and eat some bread. She broke off a piece and threw it to Spot, who caught it in his mouth. Then she saw a blue jay on a branch. She smiled and tossed a crumb to the bird. The bird flew down and pecked at the crumb. + +Soon, more birds came and joined the blue jay. They chirped and sang and waited for more crumbs. Lily was glad and scattered more bread for them. She liked to watch them eat and play. + +But then, she heard a loud roar. She looked up and saw a big bear coming out of the bushes. The bear was hungry and angry. He saw the bread and the birds and wanted them for himself. He growled and charged at Lily and Spot. + +Lily was very scared. She grabbed her basket and ran away. Spot barked and ran with her. The birds flew away too. They all left the rock and the path and the bear behind. + +They ran until they reached the edge of the woods. There, they saw the sun shining and the flowers blooming. Lily felt safe and happy. She hugged Spot and thanked him for being brave. She decided to never go back to the gloomy woods again. +Sam liked to eat peaches. He liked how they were soft and sweet and juicy. He liked to bite them and feel the fuzz on his tongue. He liked to share them with his mom and dad. + +One day, Sam saw a big basket of peaches on the table. He wanted to eat one, but his mom said no. She said they were for the pie she was making. She said he had to wait until after dinner. Sam was sad and mad. He wanted a peach now. + +He waited until his mom was busy in the kitchen. He climbed on a chair and reached for the basket. He grabbed a peach and ran to his room. He closed the door and hid under his bed. He took a big bite of the peach. + +But the peach was not soft and sweet and juicy. It was hard and sour and bitter. It made Sam's mouth hurt. It made him spit and cough. It made him cry. He had picked a bad peach. He had made a bad choice. + +He heard his mom knock on the door. She asked him what was wrong. He opened the door and showed her the peach. He said he was sorry. He said he was suffering. His mom hugged him and said it was okay. She said she would make him feel better. She said she had a surprise for him. + +She took him to the kitchen and showed him the pie. It was big and golden and smelled good. It was made of peaches. Good peaches. She said it was for him and his dad. She said it was impressive. She said he could have a slice. Sam smiled and said thank you. He said he loved her and he loved peaches. He said he would wait next time. He learned his lesson. +It was Tom's birthday. He was very happy. He had a big cake with four candles. He had many presents to open. He had his friends and family to play with. + +But Tom also liked to play in the mud. He saw a big puddle outside. He ran to the puddle and jumped in. He splashed and laughed. He got very filthy. His clothes and face and hair were all brown and wet. + +His mom saw him and was not happy. She called him to come inside. She said he had to take a bath. He did not want to take a bath. He wanted to play more. He said no. + +His mom said he had to take a bath or he could not have cake or presents. He still said no. His mom said he had to take a bath or he could not play with his friends or family. He still said no. + +Then his mom said he had to take a bath or he could not look at his birthday balloons. He loved his birthday balloons. They were red and blue and yellow and green. They floated in the air and made funny noises. He wanted to look at his birthday balloons. He said yes. + +He went inside and took a bath. He washed his clothes and face and hair. He got very clean. His mom was happy. She gave him a towel and a hug. She said he could look at his birthday balloons. He was happy. He looked at his birthday balloons and smiled. He had a good birthday. +Sara and Ben like to play with clay. They have many colors of clay. They can make animals, cars, flowers and more. They are very creative. + +One day, they want to make a snake. They take some green clay and roll it on the table. They make it long and thin. They give it eyes and a tongue. It looks like a real snake. + +"Look, Ben, I made a snake!" Sara says. "It is very flexible. I can bend it and twist it." + +"Wow, Sara, your snake is cool!" Ben says. "Can I see it?" + +Sara gives Ben her snake. Ben holds it in his hands. He likes how it feels. He wants to make it longer. + +"Can I part your snake?" Ben asks. "I want to add some more clay." + +Sara is not happy. She likes her snake the way it is. She does not want Ben to change it. + +"No, Ben, you cannot part my snake!" Sara says. "It is mine. You can make your own snake." + +Ben is sad. He thinks Sara is not nice. He gives her back her snake. He takes some blue clay and starts to roll it. + +Sara and Ben do not talk to each other. They make their own snakes. They do not share their clay. They do not have fun. + +After a while, they look at each other. They see their snakes. They are different colors, but they are both long and thin. They are both flexible. They both look like real snakes. + +"Ben, I'm sorry I was mean to you," Sara says. "Your snake is nice. I like the blue color. Can I touch it?" + +"Sara, I'm sorry I was rude to you," Ben says. "Your snake is nice. I like the green color. Can I touch it?" + +They smile at each other. They swap their snakes. They touch them and bend them and twist them. They see how they can make them longer or shorter. They measure them with their fingers. + +"My snake is ten inches long," Sara says. + +"My snake is eleven inches long," Ben says. + +They laugh. They do not care who has the longer snake. They are happy. They are friends. They play with their snakes. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors and looked very pretty. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Tom said. "It is so bright and nice!" + +"I want the rainbow!" Lily said. "It is mine, not yours!" + +Lily was selfish. She did not like to share with Tom. She ran to the rainbow and tried to touch it. But she could not reach it. It was too far away. + +Tom laughed. He knew that Lily could not have the rainbow. It was not a thing that you could take. It was a thing that you could see. He joked with Lily. + +"Ha ha, Lily, you are silly!" Tom said. "You cannot catch the rainbow. It is not a toy. It is a gift from God. He made it for everyone to enjoy." + +Lily stopped. She realized that Tom was right. She felt sorry for being selfish. She went back to Tom and hugged him. + +"I am sorry, Tom," Lily said. "You are right. The rainbow is not mine. It is ours. We can share it and be happy." + +Tom smiled. He forgave Lily. He hugged her back. + +"It is okay, Lily," Tom said. "I love you. You are my sister. We can always joke and play together." + +They looked at the rainbow again. It was still there, shining in the sky. They thanked God for the rainbow and for each other. They were happy. +Tom had a birdcage in his room. He liked to watch the bird sing and fly. He gave the bird water and seeds every day. He was a good friend to the bird. + +One day, Tom saw a big cat outside his window. The cat looked hungry and mean. It saw the birdcage and jumped on the window sill. It tried to open the window with its paws. Tom was scared. He did not want the cat to hurt his bird. + +Tom ran to his mom and told her about the cat. He used simple words that she could understand. He said, "Mom, cat, window, bird, help!" Mom followed Tom to his room. She saw the cat and the birdcage. She shooed the cat away with a broom. She closed the window and locked it. She hugged Tom and said, "You are a brave boy. You saved your bird. I am proud of you." + +Tom was happy. He thanked his mom and went back to his birdcage. He talked to his bird and said, "Don't worry, bird. You are safe. I love you." The bird sang and flew. It was happy too. It loved Tom. They were good friends. +Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But they did not like the same things. Tommy liked to play with cars and trucks. Lily liked to play with dolls and tea sets. Sometimes they would fight over their toys and say mean words. + +One day, their mom gave them a big box. She said it was a surprise for them. Tommy and Lily were excited and opened the box. Inside, they saw a big teddy bear. It had brown fur, black eyes, and a red bow. It looked very soft and cuddly. + +Tommy and Lily both wanted the teddy bear. They grabbed it and pulled it from each other. They shouted, "It's mine! It's mine!" They did not want to share. Their mom said, "Stop fighting! You have to take turns with the teddy bear. It is for both of you." + +But Tommy and Lily did not listen. They kept pulling the teddy bear until it ripped. The stuffing came out and the teddy bear looked sad. Tommy and Lily felt bad. They looked at the teddy bear and then at each other. They said, "We're sorry, teddy bear. We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, brother. We're sorry, sister." + +Their mom said, "It's okay. I'm glad you're sorry. But you have to learn to respect each other's opinion. You don't have to like the same things, but you have to be kind and fair. You can have different toys and still play together. And you can share the teddy bear. He needs your love and care." + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They hugged their mom and the teddy bear. They said, "We love you, mom. We love you, teddy bear. We love you, brother. We love you, sister." They did not hate each other anymore. They were not fearful of losing their toys. They were happy and grateful. They learned a lesson that day. +Lily likes salad. She likes the green leaves and the red tomatoes and the orange carrots. She likes to put dressing on her salad and mix it with her fork. She likes to eat salad with her mom and dad at dinner. + +One day, Lily sees a big bowl of salad on the table. She wants some salad, but she is too small to get it. She tries to reach the bowl, but she cannot. She tries to stand on a chair, but she is afraid to fall. She tries to ask her mom, but her mom is busy on the phone. She tries to ask her dad, but her dad is in the shower. + +Lily feels nervous. She is hungry and she wants salad. She does not know what to do. She starts to cry. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to the table. She sees Lily and the salad. She understands. She smiles and hugs Lily. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not know you wanted salad. Here, let me help you." She puts some salad on a plate and gives it to Lily. She says, "You can have as much salad as you want. You are a good girl." + +Lily stops crying and smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love salad. And I love you." She eats her salad and feels happy. She likes salad. And she likes her mom and dad. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, Tom invites Lily to his house. He says, "Come to my house. We can watch television and eat snacks." + +Lily is happy. She says, "Yes, I want to go to your house. Thank you for inviting me." She tells her mom. Her mom says, "Okay, but be careful and polite." + +Tom and Lily go to Tom's house. They see a big television in the living room. It is very heavy. Tom says, "This is my new television. My dad bought it for me. It has many colors and sounds. Do you want to watch it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I want to watch it. What can we watch?" Tom says, "We can watch cartoons. They are funny and fun. Do you like cartoons?" Lily says, "Yes, I like cartoons. They make me laugh." + +Tom and Lily sit on the couch. They turn on the television. They watch cartoons. They eat popcorn and cookies. They laugh and smile. They have a good time. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing with their cars on the sidewalk. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. A cop was walking by and saw them. He did not like their noises. He was rude. + +"Hey, kids, stop that!" he shouted. "You are too loud and messy. Go play somewhere else. This is not a place for cars." + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want to leave. They liked their cars and their spot. They did not do anything bad. + +"Please, sir, we are just playing," Tom said. "We are not hurting anyone. We are sorry if we are loud." + +The cop did not listen. He grabbed their cars and threw them in the trash. He said they were junk. He said they should learn some manners. + +Tom and Lily cried. They wanted their cars back. They did not like the cop. He was mean. + +A lady was walking her dog and saw what happened. She did not like the cop either. She was nice. She wanted to help. + +"Excuse me, sir, that was not right," she said to the cop. "You should not take their toys and throw them away. They are just children. They deserve respect." + +The cop did not like the lady. He was rude to her too. He said she should mind her own business. He said he was doing his job. + +The lady did not give up. She said he was not doing his job well. She said he was abusing his power. She said she would report him. + +The cop was angry. He wanted to argue. He wanted to scare her. + +But the lady was brave. She had her phone. She took a picture of the cop and his badge. She said she had evidence. She said she would call his boss. + +The cop was scared. He knew he was in trouble. He did not want to lose his job. He did not want to face his boss. + +He said he was sorry. He said he made a mistake. He said he would get their cars back. + +He went to the trash and took out their cars. He gave them to Tom and Lily. He said he was sorry again. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They got their cars back. They thanked the lady. They said she was kind. + +The lady smiled. She said they were welcome. She said they should keep playing and having fun. She said they were good kids. + +She and her dog left. Tom and Lily waved goodbye. They played with their cars again. They liked the lady. She was nice. She helped them. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They see a trail in the woods. They want to explore it. + +They walk on the trail. They see many things. They see trees and flowers and birds and bugs. They are happy. + +But then they see a big log. The log blocks the trail. They cannot go past it. They are sad. + +Lily has an idea. She says, "We can work together. We can move the log. Then we can keep going." + +Ben likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's work together. We are strong and helpful." + +They push and pull the log. They work hard. They move the log. They make a space on the trail. They are proud. + +They smile and hug. They say, "We did it! We are a good team. We are helpful friends." + +They keep walking on the trail. They see more things. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the sand. They had a spade and a bucket. They pretended they were pirates and the sand was their treasure. They dug and dug and filled their bucket with shiny sand. + +One day, they saw a big wave coming. It was very loud and fast. They were scared. They thought the wave would take their treasure away. They ran to their mom and dad. They held their hands. + +Mom and dad told them not to worry. They said the wave was not powerful enough to reach their treasure. They said the sand was safe on the beach. They said they were proud of Ben and Lily for being brave pirates. + +Ben and Lily felt better. They smiled and hugged their mom and dad. They went back to their treasure. They played and played until it was time to go home. They emptied their bucket and said goodbye to the sand. They knew they would come back another day. They had fun pretending. +Lily and Tom were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They were very happy. They wanted to pack their bags with things they liked. Lily packed her doll, her book and her hat. Tom packed his car, his ball and his cap. + +Mom helped them pack some food too. She packed some bread, some cheese and some grapes. Grapes were Lily and Tom's favorite fruit. They were sweet and juicy. Mom said grapes were good for them. They made them strong and healthy. + +They put their bags in the car and said goodbye to Dad. He wished them a good trip. He said he would miss them. He gave them a big hug and a kiss. They got in the car and buckled their seat belts. Mom drove them to Grandma and Grandpa's house. + +They had a lot of fun on the way. They sang songs, played games and looked out the window. They saw cows, horses and sheep. They saw trees, flowers and hills. They saw a rainbow in the sky. They were very excited. + +They arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They ran to the door and knocked. Grandma and Grandpa opened the door and smiled. They were very happy to see them. They hugged them and welcomed them in. They said they had a surprise for them. + +They took them to the kitchen and showed them a big cake. It had candles and frosting. It said "Happy Birthday Lily and Tom". Lily and Tom were twins. They were turning four years old. They were very surprised and happy. They thanked Grandma and Grandpa and blew out the candles. + +They ate some cake and some grapes. They opened their presents. Grandma and Grandpa gave them new clothes, toys and books. They loved their gifts. They played with them and showed them to each other. They had a lot of fun. + +They had a successful day. They packed their bags, they traveled, they celebrated and they enjoyed. They were very happy. They loved Grandma and Grandpa. They loved Mom and Dad. They loved each other. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys in their room. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +One day, Lily sees a shiny watch on the shelf. She wants to wear it. She thinks it is pretty. She tries to reach it, but she is too small. She asks Ben for help. + +"Ben, can you get the watch for me?" she says. + +Ben looks at the watch. He likes it too. He thinks it is cool. He wants to keep it. He says no. + +"No, Lily, it is mine. I found it first. Go away," he says. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She runs to Mom. Mom is in the kitchen. She is making cookies. She hears Lily and Ben. + +"What is wrong, Lily?" she asks. + +"Ben is mean. He won't give me the watch. He says it is his. But it is not. It is yours, Mom. You got it from Dad. He gave it to you for your birthday. He said it is dependable. It tells the right time. He loves you," Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Lily. She knows Lily is right. The watch is hers. Dad gave it to her. He loves her. He is dependable. He tells the truth. He is away for work. He will come back soon. + +Mom takes Lily to the room. She sees Ben. He is holding the watch. He looks guilty. + +"Ben, why did you take the watch?" she asks. + +"Sorry, Mom. I wanted it. It is shiny. It makes noise. It has numbers. I like it," he says. + +Mom nods. She understands. She knows Ben is curious. He likes to learn. He is smart. + +"Ben, the watch is not a toy. It is a gift. It is special. It belongs to me. Dad gave it to me. He loves me. He loves you too. He wants you to be kind. He wants you to share. He wants you to be dependable. Can you be dependable, Ben?" she asks. + +Ben thinks. He feels sorry. He loves Mom. He loves Dad. He loves Lily. He wants to be kind. He wants to share. He wants to be dependable. + +"Yes, Mom. I can be dependable. I am sorry, Lily. Here is the watch. You can wear it. It is pretty. It is cool. It is special," he says. + +Lily smiles. She hugs Ben. She thanks him. She puts on the watch. She feels happy. She feels special. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them both. She is proud of them. She tells them they are dependable. She tells them she loves them. She tells them Dad loves them. She tells them it is time for cookies. They go to the kitchen. They eat cookies. They are happy. They are dependable. They are a family. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play near the harbor. They saw many boats and birds and fish there. Sometimes they found shells and stones and sticks to make things with. They were happy and curious. + +One day, they saw a big yellow boat that looked like a duck. It had a long neck and a round body and a funny face. They wanted to see it closer, so they walked along the pier. But the pier was old and wet and slippery. Ben lost his balance and fell into the water. He was scared and cold and could not swim. + +"Help! Help!" he shouted. Mia heard him and ran to the edge of the pier. She saw Ben splashing and sinking. She wanted to save him, but she did not know how. She looked around and saw a rope and a bucket. She had an idea. She tied the rope to the bucket and threw it to Ben. + +"Grab it! Grab it!" she yelled. Ben saw the bucket and reached for it. He caught it and held on tight. Mia pulled the rope and tried to lift him up. But the rope was thin and weak and broke. The bucket and Ben fell back into the water. + +"Help! Help!" Ben shouted again. Mia cried and screamed. She did not know what to do. She hoped someone would come and help them. But no one came. The yellow boat did not see them. The birds did not hear them. The fish did not care. Ben and Mia were alone and in trouble. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go near the water without an adult. It is dangerous and you can get hurt or drown. Always listen to your parents and teachers and follow the rules. They are there to protect you and keep you safe. +Mia and Leo were playing with their toys in the garden. Mia had a doll with long hair and a pink dress. Leo had a car with four wheels and a loud horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what their dog, Max, was doing. + +They looked around and saw Max lying under a tree. He had black and white fur and a wide tail. He looked very sleepy and happy. Mia and Leo ran to him and hugged him. + +"Hi, Max!" Mia said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Max opened his eyes and licked Mia's face. He wagged his tail and barked. + +"Of course he does!" Leo said. "He loves to play with us. He is our best friend." + +Mia and Leo brought their toys to Max. They showed him the doll and the car. They asked him which one he liked more. + +Max sniffed the doll and the car. He did not seem very interested. He looked at Mia and Leo and gave them a big smile. + +"I like you more!" he seemed to say. "You are my family. You belong with me." + +Mia and Leo smiled back. They hugged Max again and kissed his fur. + +"We love you, too, Max!" they said. "You are our family. You belong with us." + +They played together for a long time, until their mom called them for lunch. They ran to the house, holding Max's leash. They were very happy. They had each other. They belonged together. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They went to many places and saw many things. But they did not like to stay in hotels. They thought hotels were too big and too noisy and too strange. They wanted to sleep in their own beds at home. + +One day, they went to a new place by the sea. It was very sunny and warm. They saw many fish and shells and boats. They had a lot of fun. But when it was time to go to the hotel, they started to cry. They did not want to go to the hotel. They wanted to go home. + +Their mom and dad tried to make them happy. They said the hotel was very nice and cozy. They said they had a room with a view of the sea. They said they could have ice cream and watch a movie. But Tom and Lily did not care. They did not want to go to the hotel. They wanted to go home. + +They got to the hotel and went to their room. It was very small and plain. There was only one bed and one window and one TV. There was no ice cream and no movie. Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They said the hotel was bad and boring. They said they wanted to go home. + +Their mom and dad felt sorry for them. They said they would try to find a better hotel tomorrow. They said they would try to make them happy. They said they loved them very much. But Tom and Lily did not listen. They did not want to change hotels. They wanted to go home. + +That night, there was a big storm. The wind blew and the rain poured and the thunder roared. Tom and Lily were very scared. They hugged their mom and dad and each other. They wished the storm would stop. They wished they were safe at home. + +But then, something amazing happened. The storm stopped and the sun came out. They looked out the window and saw a rainbow. It was very bright and beautiful. It made them smile. They saw the sea and the fish and the shells and the boats. They saw how lucky they were to be in such a wonderful place. They saw how much their mom and dad cared for them. They saw how much they loved each other. + +They realized they were wrong. They realized hotels were not so bad and boring. They realized they could have fun and learn and grow in different places. They realized they could change their minds and their feelings. They realized they could be happy anywhere as long as they were together. + +They said sorry to their mom and dad. They said they liked the hotel and the view. They said they wanted to stay and explore. They said they loved them very much. Their mom and dad hugged them and kissed them. They said they were proud of them. They said they loved them very much too. + +They had ice cream and watched a movie. They had a good night's sleep. They had a great day by the sea. They had a wonderful trip. They learned a valuable lesson. They learned to change. +Sara loved her pink dress. It was her favorite thing to wear. She liked how it made her look like a princess. She wanted to show it to her family at the party. + +She put on her dress and ran to the living room. She saw her mom and dad and her big brother Tom. They were all dressed up too. They smiled at her and said she looked very pretty. + +"Can I turn for you?" Sara asked. She wanted to show them how her dress moved when she spun around. + +"Sure, sweetie," her mom said. "But be careful, don't get dizzy." + +Sara nodded and started to turn. She felt happy and excited. She turned faster and faster. She saw her family's faces blur and the room spin. She felt like she was flying. + +But then she turned too fast. She lost her balance and fell. She hit her head on the coffee table. She felt a sharp pain and saw blood on her dress. She started to cry. + +Her family rushed to her. They hugged her and said sorry. They told her they would take her to the doctor. They said her dress was still beautiful, even with the blood. + +Sara felt scared and sad. She wished she had not turned so fast. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned a hard lesson. Turning was fun, but not too much. +Sara loves to help her mom bake. She likes to mix the flour, the eggs, and the sugar in a big bowl. She likes to lick the spoon and taste the batter. She likes to watch the cake rise in the oven and smell the yummy smell. + +Mom says they are baking a cake for Grandma's birthday. Grandma is coming over for dinner and they want to surprise her. Sara wants to make the cake fancy, like the ones she sees in the books. She asks Mom if they can put icing and sprinkles and candles on the cake. + +Mom says yes, but they have to wait until the cake is cool. She tells Sara to go play in the living room while she cleans the kitchen. Sara nods and runs to her toys. She finds her crayons and paper and decides to draw a picture for Grandma. She draws a big cake with icing and sprinkles and candles and writes "Happy Birthday Grandma" on it. + +She is so proud of her picture that she wants to show it to Mom right away. She forgets to be careful and runs with the paper in her hand. She trips on the rug and falls on the floor. The paper flies out of her hand and lands on the cake, which is still on the table. The icing and sprinkles and candles stick to the paper and make a big mess. + +Sara starts to cry. She thinks she ruined the cake and the surprise. Mom hears her cry and comes to the living room. She sees the cake and the paper and the mess. She hugs Sara and tells her not to worry. She says they can fix the cake and make it fancy again. She says Grandma will love the picture and the cake, because they are made with love. She says they can mix some more icing and sprinkles and candles and make the cake even better. + +Sara smiles and wipes her tears. She helps Mom mix the icing and sprinkles and candles. They put them on the cake and make it fancy again. They hide the cake in the fridge and wait for Grandma to come. Sara can't wait to see Grandma's face when she sees the cake and the picture. She thinks Grandma will be very happy. She thinks she is the best helper ever. +Lily likes to walk with her dad to the park. She holds his hand and looks at the trees and flowers. She sees a small bird on a branch. It has a red chest and a black hook on its beak. Lily thinks it is pretty. + +Dad tells Lily that the bird is a robin. He says that robins like to eat worms and berries. He points to a worm on the ground. The robin sees it too. It flies down and grabs the worm with its hook. Lily claps her hands and laughs. + +The robin flies away with the worm. Lily and dad walk to the swings. Lily wants to swing high and fast. Dad pushes her and she feels happy. She sees the robin again on a fence. It sings a song for Lily and dad. Lily says thank you to the robin. She likes to walk with her dad and see the small bird with the hook. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the big slide and go down fast. They also liked to swing on the swings and go high in the air. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, Sam felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to rub it, but it did not help. He felt a big sneeze coming. He said to Mia, "I have to sneeze!" Mia said, "Bless you!" and moved away. + +Sam sneezed so hard that he flew off the swing. He landed on the grass and rolled over. He was not hurt, but he was surprised. He said, "Wow, that was a big sneeze!" + +Mia ran to him and helped him up. She said, "Are you okay, Sam?" Sam said, "Yes, I'm okay. That was funny!" They laughed together. + +Then they saw something shiny on the grass. It was a coin. It looked very old and had strange marks on it. Sam picked it up and showed it to Mia. He said, "Look, what is this?" Mia said, "I don't know. Maybe it's ancient. Maybe someone left it here a long time ago." + +They decided to keep the coin and take it home. They thought it was a special gift from the sneeze. They went back to the swings and continued to play. They were happy. +Tom liked to work in the garden with his dad. He helped to dig and plant and water the flowers and vegetables. He also liked to look for bugs and worms in the soil. He had a small jar where he kept some of his finds. + +One day, he saw a big black beetle crawling on a leaf. It had shiny wings and long legs and a wide back. Tom thought it was very cool and wanted to catch it. He ran to get his jar and came back to the leaf. + +But the beetle was gone. Tom looked around and saw it on another leaf, then on a stick, then on a stone. It was very fast and smart. Tom tried to catch it, but it always flew away or hid under something. + +Tom was sad and tired. He wanted to have the beetle in his jar. He sat on the ground and sighed. Then he heard a small noise. He looked up and saw the beetle on his knee. It was looking at him with its tiny eyes. + +Tom smiled and reached for his jar. But then he stopped. He thought maybe the beetle did not want to be in the jar. Maybe it liked to be free and fly and crawl and explore. Maybe it was happy in the garden. + +Tom decided to let the beetle go. He gently lifted it from his knee and put it on a flower. He said goodbye to it and thanked it for playing with him. The beetle waved its wings and flew away. + +Tom felt good. He had made a new friend. He went back to work in the garden with his dad. He hoped to see the beetle again someday. +Tom was a big dog with black fur. He liked to run and play in the park with his friend Sam, a small dog with brown fur. One day, they saw a new dog in the park. He was very big and had white fur. He looked mean and scary. + +Tom and Sam wanted to say hello to the new dog, but he growled at them. He said he was the boss of the park and no one could play there. He chased Tom and Sam away. Tom and Sam were sad and angry. They wanted to play in the park. + +The next day, Tom and Sam had a plan. They found a big stick and a rope. They tied the rope to the stick and hid it in the grass. They waited for the new dog to come. When they saw him, they ran to him and barked. The new dog was angry and chased them. Tom and Sam ran to the stick and the rope. They jumped over it, but the new dog did not. He stumbled on the rope and fell on the stick. He yelped and ran away. + +Tom and Sam were happy. They had tricked the new dog. They played in the park with their fur. They were fine. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Anna gets a new doll. It has long hair and a pretty dress. Ben likes the doll too. He wants to play with it. + +"Can I hold your doll?" Ben asks Anna. + +Anna nods. She is a good friend. She gives Ben the doll. Ben smiles. He holds the doll gently. He brushes the hair and fixes the dress. + +Anna watches Ben. She feels something in her chest. She wants the doll back. She likes the doll more than Ben. She is envious of Ben. + +"Can I have my doll now?" Anna asks Ben. + +Ben nods. He is a good friend too. He gives Anna the doll. Anna hugs the doll. She feels happy. + +But Ben feels sad. He likes the doll too. He wants to play with it more. He is envious of Anna. + +They look at each other. They see the skin on their faces. Anna's skin is red. Ben's skin is blue. They are both envious. + +They feel bad. They don't want to be envious. They want to be friends. + +They have an idea. They decide to share the doll. They take turns holding the doll. They play together. They smile. They are happy. + +They are not envious anymore. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They go to the same class. They like to play and learn together. Today, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. + +Miss Lee is very nice. She smiles and says hello to everyone. She has a big book with many pictures. She asks the class to look at the book with her. She shows them animals and colors and shapes. Anna and Ben look and listen. They raise their hands and answer her questions. They are very smart. + +Miss Lee is happy. She praises Anna and Ben and the other children. She gives them stickers and hugs. She says they are a good class. She says she likes them very much. + +Anna and Ben are glad. They like Miss Lee too. They think she is a good teacher. They want to learn more from her. They say thank you and goodbye to her. They hold hands and walk to the playground. They are still friends. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They dig in the dirt and look for treasure. Sometimes they find shiny stones, or pretty shells, or old coins. They put them in a box and pretend they are pirates. + +One day, they find something very big and heavy in the dirt. It is an old pot with a lid. They lift the lid and see many things inside. There are beads, and rings, and necklaces, and bracelets. They are all shiny and colorful. Tom and Mia are very happy. They think they have found a real treasure. + +They take the pot and the treasure to their house. They show their mom and dad. Mom and dad are very surprised. They tell Tom and Mia that the pot and the treasure are very old and very special. They say they belong to a museum. They say they are proud of Tom and Mia for finding them. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They do not want to give away their treasure. They want to keep it and play with it. Mom and dad understand. They say they can make a deal. They say they can take some of the treasure and give the rest to the museum. They say they can also make a copy of the pot and fill it with other things. + +Tom and Mia agree. They choose some of the treasure they like best. They also help mom and dad make a copy of the pot. They use clay and paint and glue. They fill it with stones and shells and coins. They put it in the garden and hide it under a bush. They say it is their secret treasure. They are happy. They hug mom and dad and thank them. They go back to the garden and play. They are pirates again. +Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars, but his favorite was a white car. It was very fast and powerful. He liked to make it zoom and race on the floor. + +One day, Ben saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Ben". He wondered what was inside. He asked his mom if he could open it. She said no, not yet. She said it was a surprise for his birthday. + +Ben was curious and excited. He wanted to see his surprise. He waited and waited for his birthday. He counted the days on the calendar. He dreamed of what could be in the box. + +Finally, his birthday came. He ran to the living room and saw the box. He tore off the bow and the paper. He opened the box and gasped. Inside was a white car. But not a toy car. A real car. A car that he could get in and drive. A car that was very fast and powerful. + +Ben was so happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her. He got in the car and turned the key. The car made a loud noise and started to move. Ben felt like he was flying. He zoomed and raced on the street. He had the best birthday ever. +Lily likes to skip. She skips in the park, she skips in the garden, she skips in the house. She skips with her dog, she skips with her doll, she skips with her mom. She skips when she is happy, she skips when she is sad, she skips when she is bored. + +One evening, Lily wants to skip some more. But it is dark and cold outside. And her mom says it is time for bed. Lily does not want to go to bed. She wants to skip. She says no to her mom. She runs to her room and slams the door. + +Her mom follows her and knocks on the door. She says, "Lily, please open the door. It is not nice to slam the door. It is not nice to say no to your mom. You need to sleep. You can skip tomorrow." + +Lily opens the door. She sees her mom's face. Her mom looks sad and tired. Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I love to skip. But I love you more." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love you too, Lily. I love to see you skip. But you need to rest. You can skip in your dreams." + +Lily smiles and nods. She puts on her pajamas. They are tight and warm. She gets into her bed. Her mom kisses her good night. She turns off the light. Lily closes her eyes. She skips in her dreams. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to walk in the park with Mom and Dad. They see many things: birds, flowers, dogs, and swings. Sara and Tom want to play on the swings, but Mom says they have to eat first. She has a big basket with sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. + +Sara and Tom sit on a blanket and eat their sandwiches. They are very hungry. They also eat some fruits and cookies. They drink some juice. They are very happy. Mom says they can play on the swings now, but they have to be careful. She says swings can make their stomachs feel bad if they eat too much. + +Sara and Tom run to the swings. They push each other and laugh. They swing higher and higher. They feel the wind in their hair. They have fun. But after a while, Sara feels something in her stomach. She feels sick. She tells Tom to stop. She gets off the swing and runs to Mom. She says her stomach hurts. Mom hugs her and says she ate too much. She says she has to rest for a while. + +Tom stays on the swing. He does not feel sick. He thinks Sara is silly. He swings higher and higher. He feels brave. He wants to jump off the swing. He thinks Mom and Sara will be proud of him. He waits for the right moment. He jumps off the swing. He flies in the air. He smiles. But he does not land well. He falls on the ground. He gets dirty. He scrapes his knee. He cries. He runs to Mom. He says he is hurt. Mom hugs him and says he was foolish. She says he has to be careful. She cleans his knee and puts a band-aid on it. + +Mom looks at Sara and Tom. They are both messy and sad. She says they have to go home. She says they have to learn from their mistakes. She says they have to listen to her. She says she loves them. Sara and Tom say they are sorry. They say they love her too. They walk with Mom and Dad to the car. They are quiet. They think about the swings. They think about their stomachs and their knees. They think about Mom. They hope they can play on the swings again. But next time, they will be more careful. +Lily liked strawberries very much. She wanted to eat them every day. When she went to the cafe with her mom, she saw a big picture of a strawberry cake. She pointed to it and said, "I want that!" + +Her mom said, "Okay, we can order one slice to share. But you have to eat your sandwich first." + +Lily nodded, but she was not happy. She did not want to share the cake. She wanted it all for herself. She looked around and saw that no one was watching. She reached for the menu and pressed the button that said "order". She ordered ten slices of strawberry cake. + +Soon, a waiter came with a big tray. He put ten plates of cake on their table. Lily's mom was shocked. She asked, "What is this? Who ordered all this cake?" + +Lily said, "I did. I want to eat them all." + +Her mom was angry. She said, "That was very naughty, Lily. You wasted a lot of money and food. You can't eat all this cake. You will get sick. And you have to say sorry to the waiter and the cafe." + +Lily felt ashamed. She knew she did a bad thing. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, waiter. I'm sorry, cafe." + +But it was too late. The waiter said, "You have to pay for all this cake. It's not fair to the other customers." + +Lily's mom had to pay a lot of money. She did not have enough for the bus. They had to walk home in the rain. Lily did not eat any cake. She learned a hard lesson. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Tom and Tim are two birds who live in a cage. They like to sing and eat seeds, but they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the best perch or the biggest seed. They peck and flap and squawk at each other. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +One day, a big cat sees them through the window. The cat is hungry and wants to eat the birds. He jumps on the sill and tries to open the cage. He claws and bites and hisses at the bars. He makes a lot of noise and mess. + +Tom and Tim are scared of the cat. They stop fighting and hide in a corner. They see the cat is crazy and dangerous. They wish they had a friend to help them. They look at each other and feel sorry. They decide to be nice and share. They sing and eat seeds together. They make a little noise and mess. + +The cat is angry and tired. He cannot open the cage. He gives up and leaves. He looks for another snack. He makes a lot of noise and mess. + +Tom and Tim are happy and safe. They have learned to get along. They do not fight anymore. They make a lot of noise and mess, but they do not care. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, Mom gave them a big bar of chocolate to share. Tom and Lily were very happy. + +They broke the chocolate into small pieces and put them on a plate. They each took one piece and ate it. It was yummy. They wanted more. But Mom said they had to wait until after lunch. + +Tom and Lily did not want to wait. They looked at the chocolate on the plate. It looked so good. They looked at each other. They had an idea. + +They waited until Mom went to the kitchen. Then they ran to the plate and grabbed more pieces of chocolate. They stuffed them in their mouths and ran back to their toys. + +But they ate too much chocolate. Their tummies started to hurt. They felt sick. They did not want to play anymore. They lay down on the floor and moaned. + +Mom came back and saw them. She knew what they did. She was not happy. She said they were naughty and greedy. She said they had to go to bed without lunch. She took away the chocolate and their toys. + +Tom and Lily were very sorry. They cried and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never ate too much chocolate again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with magnets. Magnets are things that stick to some other things. They have many magnets of different shapes and colors. + +One day, they find a big magnet in the park. It is red and round and very strong. They are very happy and excited. They want to see what it can stick to. + +"Look, Tom, this magnet can stick to the fence!" Sam says. + +"Wow, that is cool! Let's see what else it can stick to!" Tom says. + +They run around the park, holding the magnet. They stick it to a bike, a trash can, a sign, and a bench. They have a lot of fun. + +Then, they see a man coming. He is wearing a blue uniform and a hat. He has a badge and a walkie-talkie. He is a park ranger. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with that magnet?" he asks. + +"It is ours. We found it in the park. It is very fun!" Tom says. + +"Sorry, kids, but that magnet is not yours. It is mine. I use it to pick up metal things that people leave behind. It is very useful and expensive. You are lucky I saw you before you lost it or broke it. Please give it back to me," he says. + +Tom and Sam are sad and scared. They do not want to give back the magnet. They like it a lot. But they know they have to. They give the magnet to the man. + +"Thank you, kids, for being honest and polite. I know you like magnets, so I have a gift for you. Here, take these small magnets. They are not as big or strong as mine, but they are still fun. You can keep them and play with them. Just be careful not to swallow them or put them near your eyes or ears. And remember, do not take things that are not yours. OK?" he says. + +Tom and Sam nod and smile. They say thank you to the man. They take the small magnets. They are not as happy as before, but they are still glad. They have new magnets to play with. And they have learned a lesson. They are lucky kids. +Lily and Ben like to play with dolls. They have many dolls with different clothes and hair. They make stories with their dolls and have fun. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big box in the attic. The box has old dolls that belong to their grandma. The dolls are very pretty, but some of them are broken. Lily and Ben want to fix the dolls and make them look new. + +They take the box to their room and open it. They see a doll with a blue dress and a hat. The hat has a pin with a flower on it. The pin is loose and falls off the hat. Lily picks up the pin and puts it on the hat. She says, "There, now you have a nice hat." + +They see another doll with a red coat and boots. The coat has a button that is missing. Ben finds a button in the box and sews it on the coat. He says, "There, now you have a warm coat." + +They see a third doll with a green skirt and a scarf. The skirt has a tear and the scarf is dirty. Lily and Ben kneel on the floor and cut a piece of cloth from the box. They glue the cloth on the skirt and wash the scarf. They say, "There, now you have a pretty skirt and a clean scarf." + +They fix all the dolls in the box and make them look new. They put the dolls on the bed and admire them. They say, "You are all so lively and beautiful. We will play with you and love you." + +They hug the dolls and smile. They are happy and proud. They hear their grandma coming up the stairs. They run to the door and say, "Grandma, grandma, look what we did!" +Sara and Tom were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage with clothes and toys. Sara wanted to bring her big doll, but Mom said no. "It is too big for the luggage, Sara. You can bring a smaller doll," Mom said. + +Sara was sad. She loved her big doll. She did not listen to Mom. She put her big doll in the luggage when Mom was not looking. She zipped it up and smiled. + +The next day, they went to the airport. They had to check their luggage. The man at the counter looked at Sara's luggage. He said, "This is too heavy. You have to pay extra money for this." Mom and Dad were surprised. They opened the luggage and saw the big doll. + +Mom was angry. She said, "Sara, why did you put your big doll in the luggage? I told you not to. That was very stupid. Now we have to pay more money and we might miss our plane." Sara felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to bring my big doll. I love her." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know you love her, Sara, but you have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. You can bring your big doll next time, okay?" Sara nodded. She hugged her big doll and gave it to Mom. Mom put it in a big bag and gave it to the man. The man said, "Thank you. Have a nice trip." + +Sara and Tom followed Mom and Dad to the plane. They found their seats and buckled up. Sara looked out the window and saw her big doll in the bag. She waved to her and said, "Bye, big doll. I'll see you soon. I love you." +Tom is a big lion who lives in the jungle. He likes to hunt and roar and play with his friends. One day, he sees a zebra who is eating grass near a river. Tom is hungry and wants to catch the zebra for his lunch. + +He runs fast and jumps on the zebra's back. He tries to bite the zebra's neck, but the zebra is strong and kicks him off. The zebra runs away, but Tom does not give up. He chases the zebra across the river and up a hill. + +But Tom does not see that there is a trap on the hill. Some men have dug a hole and covered it with leaves and sticks. They want to catch a lion and sell it to a zoo. They think lions are dangerous and bad. + +Tom steps on the leaves and falls into the hole. He is scared and angry. He roars and scratches the walls, but he cannot get out. He wishes he had not chased the zebra. He wishes he had yielded and let the zebra go. + +The zebra hears Tom's roars and feels sorry for him. He knows that Tom is not really dangerous and bad. He is just a lion who was hungry and wanted to eat. The zebra decides to help Tom. He finds a big branch and pushes it into the hole. He tells Tom to climb on the branch and get out. + +Tom is surprised and grateful. He climbs on the branch and jumps out of the hole. He thanks the zebra for saving him. He says he will not chase him again. He says he will be his friend. The zebra smiles and nods. He says he will be his friend too. They walk away together, happy and safe. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with many colors. Mom said it was a circus. They wanted to see the circus, so Mom bought tickets for them. + +Inside the tent, they saw many animals and people doing tricks. They clapped and laughed. Then a clown came out. He had a big red nose, a funny hat, and a big bag. He said hello to the kids and asked if they wanted a surprise. Lily and Ben said yes. + +The clown opened his bag and took out a big balloon. He blew it up and twisted it into a shape. He gave it to Lily. It was a dog. Lily liked the dog and said thank you. The clown opened his bag again and took out another balloon. He blew it up and twisted it into a shape. He gave it to Ben. It was a snake. Ben did not like the snake and said no thank you. + +The clown said, "But it is a nice snake. It will not bite you. It is a gift for you." Ben said, "I do not want it. I do not like snakes. They are scary." The clown said, "Do not be rude. You should be grateful. You should say thank you." Ben said, "No. I do not want it. Take it back." He threw the snake at the clown. + +The clown was angry. He said, "You are a bad boy. You do not deserve a surprise. I will give you something else." He opened his bag again and took out a big lemon. He squeezed it and squirted the juice in Ben's face. Ben cried. It was sour and it hurt his eyes. + +Lily and Mom ran to Ben and hugged him. They said, "Are you okay? We are sorry. That was a mean clown. He should not do that." The clown ran away. He was ashamed. He knew he was wrong. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. Lily learned to be polite and say thank you when someone gives her a gift. Ben learned to be honest and say no thank you when he does not like a gift. They also learned to be kind and not hurt others. They did not like the clown, but they did not want to make him sad. They hoped he would learn to be nice too. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom made a big pie for dinner and told them they could decorate it with some fruit. Tom and Anna were very happy and ran to the fridge to get the fruit. + +But when they opened the fridge, they saw only one apple and one banana. Tom wanted to use the apple and Anna wanted to use the banana. They both grabbed the fruit and started to pull. They did not want to share. They shouted and cried and made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Tom and Anna fighting over the fruit and the pie on the table. She was not happy. She took the fruit from their hands and said, "Stop! You are not being nice. You have to share and work together. The pie is big enough for both of you to decorate. If you don't, you will not get any pie for dinner." + +Tom and Anna felt sorry and said, "Sorry, mom. We will share and work together." Mom smiled and gave them back the fruit. She said, "Good. Now, you can cut the apple and the banana into small pieces and make a pattern on the pie. You can use your powerful imagination and make it look beautiful." + +Tom and Anna nodded and did what mom said. They cut the fruit and made a pattern on the pie. They used the apple for the center and the banana for the edges. They were very proud of their work. They showed mom their pie and said, "Look, mom. We decorated the pie. It looks beautiful." + +Mom hugged them and said, "Yes, it does. You did a great job. I'm proud of you. Now, let's put the pie in the oven and wait for it to bake. Then, we can enjoy it for dinner." Tom and Anna smiled and hugged mom back. They were happy and hungry. They could not wait to taste their pie. +Tom and Lily were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck was driving very fast on the road. It did not see the snowman. It hit the snowman with a bump. The snowman fell down and broke into pieces. Tom and Lily were very sad. + +They ran to the truck. The driver was sorry. He said he did not see the snowman. He said he was in a hurry. He had to deliver some food to the store. He asked Tom and Lily if they wanted to help him. He said he would give them some candy. + +Tom and Lily liked candy. They wanted to be helpful. They said yes. They climbed into the truck. The driver gave them some candy. They ate the candy and smiled. They helped the driver to unload the food at the store. The driver thanked them and gave them more candy. He said they were very good. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They forgot about the snowman. They said goodbye to the driver. They went back to their home. They told their mom and dad what happened. They said they were helpful. They said they had candy. They did not shiver anymore. They were warm and cozy. They hugged their mom and dad. They were very happy. +Anna likes to pick daisies in the park. She has a blue dress and a blue hat. She puts the daisies in her hat and smiles. She likes how they smell and how they look. + +One day, she sees a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It runs to Anna and barks. Anna is scared. She drops her hat and the daisies fall out. The dog sniffs the daisies and licks them. Anna cries. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" she says. "Those are my daisies. Go away!" + +A man comes to the park. He is the dog's owner. He sees Anna and the dog. He calls the dog and puts a leash on it. He says sorry to Anna. He picks up her hat and the daisies. He gives them back to her. + +"It's okay, Anna," he says. "The dog is friendly. He just wanted to play. He likes daisies too. Do you want to pet him?" + +Anna wipes her tears. She looks at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks her hand. Anna smiles. She pets the dog and gives him a daisy. + +"Okay, dog," she says. "You can have one daisy. But the rest are mine. Let's be friends." +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But today, it is raining. They cannot go outside. They are in Tim's room. They are bored. + +"Can we watch TV?" Mia asks. + +"No, Mom says TV is bad for us. We have to play with toys and books," Tim says. + +"But we played with all the toys and books already. They are boring," Mia says. + +Tim thinks. He has an idea. He looks at his closet. He sees a big box. He takes the box out. + +"Look, Mia. We can make a space ship with this box. We can go to space and see stars and planets and aliens," Tim says. + +Mia smiles. She likes space. She helps Tim to cut holes for windows and doors in the box. They use crayons to draw buttons and lights and rockets. They find helmets and scarves and gloves to wear. They are ready to go to space. + +They get inside the box. They close the door. They pretend to fly the space ship. They make noises like zoom and beep and whoosh. They look out the windows and imagine they see space. + +They have fun. They are not bored anymore. They prevent the rain from ruining their day. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a path going up. Anna wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. Ben was scared of the hill. He said it was too high and steep. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go up the hill. It will be fun," Anna said. + +"No, Anna, I don't want to. You go if you want, but I will stay here," Ben said. + +Anna was angry with Ben. She thought he was a baby. She said, "Fine, I will go by myself. You are not my friend anymore. You are a chicken." + +She ran up the path and left Ben alone. Ben felt sad and ashamed. He wished he was brave like Anna. He looked at the hill and wondered what was on the other side. + +Anna reached the top of the hill. She was happy and proud. She looked around and saw a big lake with ducks and swans. She saw a bridge and a boat. She saw a playground and a picnic area. She saw many people and animals. She thought it was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. + +She wanted to share it with Ben. She wanted to say sorry for being mean. She looked for Ben, but she could not see him. She called his name, but he did not answer. She felt lonely and scared. She wished she had not left Ben alone. She ran down the path and looked for Ben. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big carrot in the ground. Tim wants to pull it out. + +"Look, Sue, a carrot! Let's do it!" Tim says. + +Sue shakes her head. "No, Tim, we can't do that. That is not our carrot. That is Mr. Lee's carrot. He works hard to grow them. He will be sad if we take it." + +Tim does not listen. He is ignorant. He thinks Sue is silly. He pulls the carrot out. It is very big and orange. He is happy. + +"Ha, ha, look at this carrot! It is mine now!" Tim says. + +But then, Mr. Lee comes out of his house. He sees Tim with his carrot. He is angry. + +"Hey, you, what are you doing with my carrot? That is not yours. That is mine. You are a bad boy. You are stealing from me. Give it back!" Mr. Lee says. + +Tim is scared. He drops the carrot. He runs away. He cries. + +Sue is sorry. She picks up the carrot. She gives it back to Mr. Lee. She says sorry. + +"Thank you, Sue. You are a good girl. You are honest. You can have a carrot from me. Here, take this one. It is smaller, but it is sweet." Mr. Lee says. + +Sue smiles. She thanks Mr. Lee. She eats the carrot. It is sweet. She is happy. She learns a lesson. She does not want to be ignorant like Tim. She wants to be good like Mr. Lee. +Ben liked to look at the stars at night. He had a big book with pictures of stars and planets. He wanted to learn their names and stories. But his mom said he had to sleep when it was dark. She said he needed rest to grow and be healthy. + +One night, Ben had a plan. He took his book and a flashlight and sneaked out of his room. He went to the backyard and hid behind a tree. He turned on the flashlight and opened his book. He saw a picture of a big star with a ring around it. He wanted to find it in the sky. + +But then he heard a loud sound. It was a hoot. Ben looked up and saw a big owl on a branch. The owl had yellow eyes and a sharp beak. It looked angry. It flew down and tried to grab Ben's book. Ben was scared. He held his book tight and ran back to the house. He dropped his flashlight on the way. + +The owl was faster than Ben. It caught up with him and snatched his book with its claws. It flew away with its prize. Ben was sad. He lost his book and his flashlight. He went back to his room and cried. + +The next day, Ben told his mom what happened. She was not happy. She said he should not go out at night without her. She said the owl was not a bad bird. It was just curious and hungry. She said owls like to eat mice and rats. She said maybe the owl thought Ben's book was food. + +She said she would buy him a new book and a new flashlight. She said she would also supply him with some cheese and crackers. She said he could leave them outside for the owl as a gift. She said maybe the owl would be his friend and teach him about the stars. + +Ben liked that idea. He said he was sorry for being naughty. He said he would listen to his mom and sleep at night. He said he would also be nice to the owl and share his food. He said he hoped the owl would like his book and his gift. He said he wanted to be successful in learning about the stars and the planets. He said he wanted to be an astronaut when he grew up. +Lily was a little goat who liked to play in the farm. She had a big horn on her head that she used to push things. She pushed the hay, the fence, and sometimes the other goats. She was very strong and brave. + +One day, Lily saw a big orange truck outside the farm. It had a loud noise and a lot of smoke. Lily was curious and wanted to see what it was. She pushed the fence with her horn and made a hole. She escaped from the farm and ran to the truck. + +But the truck was not nice. It was a truck that took animals away from the farm. The truck had a man who saw Lily and wanted to catch her. He had a rope and a net. He ran after Lily and tried to throw the rope and the net on her. + +Lily was scared and ran away from the man. She did not want to go with him. She wanted to go back to the farm. She looked for the hole in the fence, but she could not find it. She was lost and alone. + +Then she heard a familiar sound. It was the sound of her friend, Max, the dog. Max was barking and running to Lily. He saw the man and the truck and he did not like them. He barked louder and louder and made the man go away. He helped Lily find the hole in the fence and go back to the farm. + +Lily was happy and grateful to Max. She gave him a lick and a nuzzle. She learned her lesson and did not escape from the farm again. She stayed with her friends and played with her horn. She was a good goat. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. They run, jump, climb and hide. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big log. It is brown and hard. Ben wants to kick it. He thinks he is strong. He runs to the log and kicks it with his foot. Ouch! It hurts. He falls down and cries. + +Sam sees Ben. He runs to him and hugs him. He says, "Are you OK, Ben? That log is tough. You can't kick it. It will hurt you." + +Ben stops crying. He says, "I'm OK, Sam. Thank you. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I kicked the log. It was silly." + +Sam smiles. He says, "It's OK, Ben. We all make mistakes. Let's go find something else to play with. Maybe we can roll the log. That sounds fun." + +Ben and Sam get up. They hold hands and walk to the log. They push it and roll it. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars and dinosaurs. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, and some big and small dinosaurs that made noises. They liked to pretend that they were driving in the jungle and met the dinosaurs. + +One day, they found a new car in their toy box. It was big and shiny and had four doors. Tom wanted to drive it, but Lily said it was hers. They started to fight over the car, and pulled it from each other. The car broke in two pieces, and they both cried. + +"Look what you did!" Tom shouted at Lily. "You broke my car!" + +"It's not your car, it's mine!" Lily shouted back. "You broke it!" + +They were so angry that they threw the pieces of the car at each other. One piece hit Tom's head, and the other hit Lily's eye. They both felt a lot of pain, and cried louder. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken car, the crying children, and the toy dinosaurs scattered on the floor. She was very upset and scolded them. + +"How could you be so naughty and mean?" Mom said. "You hurt each other and ruined your toy. You should share and be nice to each other. Now you have no car to play with, and you have to go to bed early. And no more dinosaurs for a week!" + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry to Mom and to each other, and hugged. But they still had to go to bed early, and they had no car and no dinosaurs to play with. They lay in their beds, feeling sad and bored. They wished they had not fought over the car, and had played together nicely. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Sam and Mia like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they find a big metal thing in the sand. It is an anchor. Sam and Mia do not know what it is, but they think it is fun. + +They pretend the anchor is a treasure from a pirate ship. They take turns to be the pirate captain and the sailor. They use sticks and scarves to make swords and hats. They say "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and make up stories. + +But then the sun goes down and the sky gets dark. Sam and Mia start to feel scared. They do not like the dark. They think they see shadows and hear noises. They think the anchor is haunted by a ghost pirate. They drop their sticks and scarves and run to their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad hug them and tell them not to worry. They explain that the anchor is just a metal thing that holds a boat in place. They say there are no ghost pirates, only stars and waves. They give them a flashlight and a blanket and take them back to the anchor. + +Sam and Mia feel better. They shine the flashlight on the anchor and see that it is not scary, just shiny. They wrap the blanket around them and sit on the anchor. They look at the stars and listen to the waves. They enjoy the night on the beach. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing with their cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. They did not like to clean up their mess. Mom said they had to put away their cars before dinner, or they would not get any dessert. But Anna and Ben did not listen. They wanted to play more. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She was making a yummy cake for dessert. She did not see how many cars Anna and Ben had left on the floor. She did not hear them say they would clean up later. She smelled the cake and took it out of the oven. She put it on the table and called Anna and Ben to come and eat. + +Anna and Ben heard Mom and ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and excited for the cake. They did not remember their cars. They did not see Mom trip on a car and drop the cake on the floor. They did not hear Mom scream and cry. They only saw the cake smashed and ruined. + +Mom was very angry. She was angry at Anna and Ben for not cleaning up. She was angry at herself for not checking the living room. She was angry at the cake for being wasted. She told Anna and Ben they had to go to their room and think about what they had done. She said they would not get any dinner or dessert. She said they had to tell her the truth about why they did not clean up. + +Anna and Ben were very sad. They were sad they made Mom angry. They were sad they did not get to eat the cake. They were sad they had to go to their room. They knew they had done something bad. They knew they had to say sorry to Mom. They knew they had to tell her the truth. They hoped Mom would forgive them and love them. They hoped they could have cake another day. +Anna and Ben love to play with balloons. They blow them up and tie them with strings. They make them bounce and fly in the air. They have fun with the balloons. + +But one day, they have only one balloon left. It is big and red and shiny. Anna and Ben both want to play with it. They pull the string from each other. They say, "It is mine! Give it to me!" + +They pull and pull and pull. The balloon does not like it. It feels too much air inside. It feels too much stretch. It feels a pop. The balloon splits in two. It makes a loud noise. Anna and Ben are scared. They let go of the string. They see the balloon pieces fall to the floor. + +They are sad. They have no more balloons. They look at each other. They say, "I am sorry. I was not nice. Can we share?" + +They hug and make up. They are friends again. They decide to play with something else. They are persistent. They always find a way to have fun. +Ben was going to visit his grandpa for a week. He was very happy because he loved his grandpa very much. His grandpa was bald and had a big smile. He always told Ben funny stories and played games with him. + +Ben's mom helped him pack his bag. She put in his clothes, his toothbrush, his teddy bear and his favorite book. She also gave him a hug and a kiss and told him to have fun and be good. + +Ben got in the car with his dad and waved goodbye to his mom. He was excited to see his grandpa soon. He looked out the window and saw trees, houses, cars and birds. He asked his dad many questions about what he saw. + +After a long drive, they arrived at grandpa's house. Grandpa was waiting for them at the door. He hugged Ben and lifted him up. He said, "Welcome, Ben! I'm so happy to see you! You are my favorite person in the whole world!" + +Ben smiled and said, "I'm happy to see you too, grandpa! You are my favorite person in the whole world too! Can we read my book and play games now?" + +Grandpa said, "Of course we can, Ben! Come on, let's go inside and unpack your bag. We have a whole week of fun ahead of us!" + +Ben and grandpa went inside and unpacked Ben's bag. They put his clothes in a drawer, his toothbrush in the bathroom, his teddy bear on the bed and his book on the table. Then they sat down and read the book together. Ben laughed at the funny pictures and grandpa made funny voices for the characters. They had a lot of fun and felt very happy. They loved each other very much and enjoyed their time together. Ben was glad he packed his bag and came to visit his grandpa. He thought it was the best week of his life. +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to play outside. They saw a big slide in the park. They ran to the slide and took turns to go down. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a road next to the park. The road was long and wide and had many cars. Ben and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was on the other side of the road. They thought it might be something mysterious and exciting. + +They did not listen to their mom, who told them to stay away from the road. They waited for a moment when the cars stopped. Then, they ran across the road. They did not look both ways. They did not see the big truck that was coming fast. + +The truck hit Ben and Lily. They flew in the air and landed on the ground. They did not move. They did not breathe. They were gone. + +Their mom saw what happened. She screamed and cried. She ran to them, but it was too late. She hugged them and kissed them, but they did not hug or kiss her back. She was very sad and angry. She wished they had listened to her. She wished they had stayed on the slide. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big stone near the slide. Tom wanted to pass the stone to Sam, but Sam said no. He said the stone was too heavy and he might get hurt. + +Tom was sad. He wanted to have fun with Sam and the stone. He tried to pass the stone again, but Sam still said no. He said the stone was dirty and he did not like it. + +Tom was angry. He thought Sam was not a good friend. He decided to pass the stone to Sam anyway, even if he did not want it. He threw the stone hard at Sam, but he missed. The stone hit a little girl who was playing nearby. She cried and ran to her mom. + +Tom and Sam felt bad. They saw the little girl was hurt and scared. They realized they had done something wrong. They ran to the little girl and said sorry. They helped her and her mom to go to the nurse. They learned that passing a stone was not a good way to play. They learned to be kind and careful with others. They became better friends. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a hose and a big bucket of water. They like to splash each other and make each other wet. They laugh and run and have fun. + +But then, Tom sees a big spider on the fence. He is scared of spiders. He drops the hose and runs away. Mia picks up the hose and tries to splash the spider. She wants to make it go away. + +But the hose is too strong. It makes a lot of water come out. The water hits the spider, but it also hits the fence, the flowers, the window and the door. Mia does not see that she is making a big mess. + +Mom comes out of the house. She sees the water everywhere. She sees the spider on the fence. She sees Tom hiding behind a tree. She sees Mia holding the hose. She is not happy. She has a serious face. + +She tells Mia to stop the hose. She tells Tom to come out. She tells them to clean up the water. She tells them to be careful with the hose. She tells them to say sorry to the spider. She tells them to go inside and have a snack. + +Tom and Mia do what Mom says. They are sorry for making a mess. They are sorry for scaring the spider. They are sorry for making Mom angry. They hope Mom will let them play with the hose again. They hope the spider will find a new home. They hope they can still have fun. +Tom was a baby who liked to soar. He would climb on his crib and jump up and down. He felt strong and happy when he soared. He liked to see his toys and his mom and dad from high up. + +One day, Tom saw a big bird outside his window. He wanted to soar like the bird. He climbed on his crib and jumped very hard. He flew out of his crib and hit his head on the window. He felt a lot of pain and cried very loud. + +His mom and dad heard him and ran to his room. They saw him on the floor with blood on his head. They were very scared and sad. They picked him up and took him to the car. They drove very fast to the doctor. + +The doctor looked at Tom and said he had a bad hurt. He needed to stay in the hospital for many days. He had to wear a bandage on his head and take medicine. He could not soar anymore. He felt weak and sad. He missed his crib and his toys and his mom and dad. He wished he had not tried to soar like the bird. +Ben liked to play with his computer. It was a gifted computer from his dad, who worked with computers. Ben could make pictures and sounds and games on his computer. He was very good at it. He was a gifted boy. + +One day, Ben wanted to show his mom what he made on his computer. He called her to his room. But when he turned on his computer, nothing happened. It was dark and quiet. Ben was sad and confused. He checked the plug and the wires. They were fine. He checked the button and the screen. They were fine. He checked the battery. It was empty. Ben needed a new battery to make his computer work. + +Ben remembered that his dad had a supply of batteries in his office. He ran to his dad's office and looked for the batteries. He found a big box with many batteries inside. He was happy and excited. He took one battery and ran back to his room. He put the battery in his computer and turned it on. It worked! He saw his pictures and sounds and games. He was happy and proud. + +He called his mom again to show her his computer. She came to his room and saw his computer. She was amazed and impressed. She hugged him and praised him. She said he was a gifted boy. She said he was like his dad. She said he could do anything with his computer. Ben smiled and thanked her. He loved his mom. He loved his dad. He loved his computer. He was a gifted boy. +Tim and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to zoom them on the grass and make loud noises. They pretended they were racing drivers and had fun. + +One day, they saw a big black bird on the fence. It had a long spear on its face and shiny eyes. Tim and Sam were curious and wanted to see it closer. They left their toy cars and walked towards the bird. + +"Hello, bird," Tim said. "What are you doing here? Do you want to play with us?" + +The bird did not answer. It looked at Tim and Sam with its spear and opened its wings. It made a scary sound and flew towards them. + +Tim and Sam were scared and tried to run away. But the bird was faster and caught Sam with its spear. It hurt Sam a lot and made him cry. Tim screamed and ran to get help. + +But it was too late. The bird had taken Sam away and flew to its nest. Tim never saw Sam again. He was very sad and missed his friend. He wished they had never seen the black bird. He wished they had stayed with their toy cars. +Lily likes to ride her bike. She has a pink bike with a bell and a basket. She puts her doll in the basket and pedals fast. She likes to feel the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +One day, she sees a boy with a blue bike. He has a horn and a flag. He pedals faster than Lily. He zooms past her and makes a loud noise. Lily feels sad. She wants a horn and a flag too. + +She stops her bike and stares at the boy. She wishes she could be his friend. She thinks he has a fun bike. She wonders if he would let her try it. She hopes he will come back and talk to her. + +The boy sees Lily staring at him. He slows down and turns around. He rides back to her and smiles. He says hello and asks her name. He tells her his name is Max. He says he likes her bike and her doll. + +Lily smiles back and says thank you. She tells him her name is Lily. She says she likes his bike and his horn. She asks him if he wants to play with her. He says yes and nods. + +They decide to share their bikes and their toys. They take turns to pedal and honk and ring. They laugh and have fun. They become friends. Lily feels happy. She does not feel sad anymore. She thinks Max has a nice bike, but she likes her bike too. She thinks they have the best bikes in the world. +Lily and Ben were very excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went with Mom and Dad to the big street. There were many people and noises and colors. Lily and Ben clapped and cheered when they saw the floats and the bands and the animals. + +One float had a big dragon made of paper and balloons. It was green and red and had shiny scales and teeth. Lily thought it was scary and hid behind Mom. Ben thought it was silly and laughed. He said to Lily, "Don't be afraid, it's not real. It's just a toy. Look, it has wheels and strings. It can't hurt you." + +Lily peeked from behind Mom and saw the dragon. She saw that Ben was right. It was not real. It was just a toy. She felt a little braver and said, "Really? It can't hurt me?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Really. It can't hurt you. It's just for fun. Come on, let's wave at it. Maybe it will wave back." + +Ben took Lily's hand and pulled her closer to the float. He waved at the dragon and shouted, "Hello, dragon! You are silly!" The dragon moved its head and tail and waved back. Lily saw that the dragon was friendly and funny. She waved at it too and said, "Hello, dragon! You are silly!" + +Lily and Ben smiled and giggled. They were not afraid of the dragon anymore. They were happy to see the parade. Mom and Dad were proud of them. They encouraged them to enjoy the parade and have fun. They said, "You are brave and smart. We love you." Lily and Ben hugged Mom and Dad and said, "We love you too." They watched the rest of the parade together and had a wonderful time. +Lily liked to store her toys in a big box. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll with long hair and a pink dress. She named her doll Rose and played with her every day. Lily was gifted at making up stories for Rose. She pretended that Rose was a princess, a teacher, a doctor, and many other things. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the store. Lily saw a new toy that she wanted. It was a puppy with brown fur and a red collar. It could bark and wag its tail. Lily asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said no, because they had enough toys at home. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted the puppy very much. + +Lily decided to take the puppy without her mom knowing. She hid it under her coat and walked out of the store. She felt the puppy's heel against her chest. She thought she was very clever. But when she got to the car, her mom saw the puppy. She was very upset and angry. She took the puppy back to the store and made Lily say sorry to the store man. Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized that taking things was wrong and hurtful. + +Lily learned her lesson. She hugged her mom and said sorry again. Her mom forgave her and hugged her back. They went home and Lily played with Rose. She told Rose what happened and how she felt. Rose listened and nodded. Lily felt better. She was glad she had Rose. She was a gifted friend. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with fire. They had a box of matches and a pile of sticks. They wanted to make a big fire in the yard. + +Mom and Dad were not home. They went to the store. They told Tom and Sam to be good and not to touch the matches. But Tom and Sam did not listen. They sneaked out of the house and went to the yard. + +They lit a match and put it on a stick. The stick caught fire. They threw it on the pile of sticks. The pile of sticks caught fire. They clapped and cheered. They thought it was fun. + +But the fire was too big. It spread to the grass and the flowers. It reached the fence and the shed. It was very hot and bright. It made a lot of smoke. + +Tom and Sam got scared. They tried to put out the fire with water and dirt. But it did not work. The fire was too tough. It burned everything. + +The fire got to the house. It burned the door and the windows. It burned the roof and the walls. It burned the furniture and the toys. It burned Tom and Sam's home. + +Mom and Dad came back from the store. They saw the fire and the smoke. They saw the fire trucks and the firefighters. They saw Tom and Sam crying on the sidewalk. + +They were very sad and angry. They hugged Tom and Sam and asked them what happened. Tom and Sam told them the truth. They said they were sorry. + +Mom and Dad said they loved them, but they were very naughty. They said they had to learn a lesson. They said they had to find a new home. They said they had to be careful with fire. Fire can burn. Fire can hurt. Fire can destroy. +Anna loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to paint flowers and trees and animals. She painted every day on big papers. + +One day, she wanted to make a surprise for her mom. She painted a big picture of her mom and her. She used red for her mom's hair and pink for her dress. She used yellow for her own hair and blue for her dress. She painted a big heart between them. + +She waited for her mom to come home. She hid the picture behind the sofa. She wanted to see her mom's face when she saw it. She was very happy. + +When her mom came home, she hugged Anna and asked her how her day was. Anna said, "I have a surprise for you, mom. Come and see!" She took her mom's hand and led her to the sofa. + +She pulled out the picture and showed it to her mom. She said, "Look, mom, I painted us! Do you like it?" She smiled big. + +Her mom looked at the picture. She was very pale. She did not smile. She said, "Oh, Anna, this is very nice, but..." She stopped. She looked sad. + +Anna did not understand. She thought her mom would be happy. She asked, "What's wrong, mom? Don't you like my picture?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love your picture, Anna, and I love you. But you see, this is not how I look. I don't have red hair and pink dress. I have brown hair and green dress. And you don't have yellow hair and blue dress. You have black hair and purple dress. We are different, Anna. We are not the same." + +Anna looked at her mom and then at her picture. She was confused. She said, "But mom, we are the same. We are both girls. We both have eyes and nose and mouth. We both have hands and feet and heart. We both love each other. That's what matters, mom. That's what I wanted to show you." + +Her mom looked at Anna and then at her picture. She smiled. She said, "You are right, Anna. We are the same in the most important ways. And I love your picture, and I love you. Thank you for your surprise. It is very beautiful, just like you." + +She kissed Anna and hung the picture on the wall. Anna was happy. She hugged her mom and said, "You're welcome, mom. I'm glad you like it. You are beautiful, too." They both smiled. They both felt the heart between them. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big doll. The doll had a dress, a hat, and a bag. Lily liked to pretend that the doll was a lady who worked in an office. Lily did not know what an office was, but she heard her mom say it sometimes. + +One day, Lily decided to make an office for her doll. She took a box and put some paper and crayons inside. She also found a small phone and a clock. She put the box on a table and said, "This is your office, doll. You own it. You are the boss." + +Lily played with her doll for a long time. She made the doll talk on the phone, write on the paper, and look at the clock. She said, "You are very busy, doll. You have a lot of work to do. You are a good worker." + +But after a while, Lily saw that the doll looked sad. The doll's eyes were droopy and her mouth was frowning. Lily asked, "What is wrong, doll? Are you not happy in your office?" + +The doll said, "I am tired, Lily. I work too much. I do not have time to play or rest. I do not have any friends. I am lonely in my office." + +Lily felt sorry for her doll. She said, "I am sorry, doll. I did not know you were tired and lonely. You do not have to work so much. You can play with me and my other toys. You can have fun and relax. You are my friend, doll." + +Lily hugged her doll and took her out of the box. She put the doll on her bed and gave her a pillow and a blanket. She said, "You can sleep now, doll. You can dream of nice things. When you wake up, we can play together. I love you, doll." + +The doll smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and sweet. I love you too, Lily." The doll closed her eyes and fell asleep. Lily kissed her doll and said, "Good night, doll. Sleep well." Lily was happy. She had made her doll happy. She was a good friend. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill with smoke. Sara says, "Look, Ben, a volcano!" Ben says, "Wow, a volcano! Can we go there?" Sara says, "Yes, let's go!" + +They run to the hill. They see red and orange things coming out of the volcano. They are hot and loud. Sara and Ben are scared. They hide behind a rock. Sara says, "Ben, are you okay?" Ben says, "Yes, Sara, I'm okay. But the volcano is scary!" + +They wait for the volcano to stop. Then they see something shiny on the ground. They go closer. They see it is candy. The volcano made candy. Sara and Ben are happy. They pick up the candy. They taste it. It is sweet. Sara says, "Look, Ben, sweet candy!" Ben says, "Wow, sweet candy! Thank you, volcano!" They share the candy. They smile. They are friends. +Tom was a gifted boy. He liked to learn new things and test them. He had many books and toys in his room. He also had a big box of matches. + +One day, Tom was bored. He wanted to test something new. He saw the matches and thought they looked fun. He took some matches and went to the backyard. He found a pile of dry leaves and sticks. He thought it would be a good place to test the matches. + +Tom struck a match and watched it burn. He liked the bright flame and the warm heat. He threw the match into the pile of leaves and sticks. He saw a small fire start. He was happy. He struck another match and threw it into the fire. He saw the fire grow bigger and brighter. He was excited. He struck more matches and threw them into the fire. He saw the fire spread and crackle. He was amazed. + +But Tom did not see his mom come out of the house. She saw the fire and smelled the smoke. She was scared and angry. She ran to the backyard and grabbed Tom. She took him away from the fire. She yelled at him and told him he was very naughty. She said he could have burned the house and hurt himself and others. She said he should never play with matches or fire. She said he was in big trouble. + +Tom was sad and sorry. He did not mean to make a big fire or scare his mom. He just wanted to test the matches. He did not know they were dangerous. He wished he had listened to his mom and not played with the matches. He learned a hard lesson. He said he was sorry and hugged his mom. He hoped she would forgive him and still love him. He hoped he could still be a gifted boy. +Lily liked cereal. She ate it every morning with milk and a spoon. She liked the crunchy sound and the sweet taste. She did not like to share her cereal with anyone. + +One day, Lily saw a new box of cereal in the kitchen. It had a picture of a tiger and a rainbow on it. It looked very yummy. Lily wanted to try it. She did not ask her mom or dad. She took the box and ran to her room. + +She opened the box and poured some cereal into a bowl. She did not have any milk, so she used water. She took a big bite. It was not yummy. It was yucky. It was spicy and sour and bitter. Lily made a face and spit it out. She felt sick. + +She heard her mom calling her name. She was angry. She knew Lily took the cereal. She came to her room and saw the mess. She saw the bowl and the box and the water and the spit. She was very angry. + +She yelled at Lily. She said Lily was naughty and greedy and rude. She said Lily had to go to time out. She said Lily could not have any more cereal for a week. She took the bowl and the box and the water and the spit. She left Lily alone in her room. + +Lily felt sad and sorry and sick. She wanted to say sorry to her mom. She wanted to hug her mom. She wanted to have her old cereal back. She did not like the new cereal. She did not like the tiger and the rainbow. She did not like being in time out. + +She shrugged. She did not know what to do. She lay down on her bed and cried. She was quiet. She was not happy. The end. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car around the room, making vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, their mom gave them a snack on a plate. She said, "Share nicely, and don't make a mess." Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They put the plate on the floor and sat next to it. They each took a cookie and a grape. + +But Tom wanted more. He saw that Lily had a bigger cookie than him. He reached for it and said, "Give me that. It's mine." + +Lily pulled her cookie away and said, "No, it's not. It's mine. Mom gave it to me. You have your own cookie." + +Tom got angry and tried to grab Lily's cookie again. He said, "You're mean. You always get the best things. I don't like you." + +Lily got angry too and said, "You're greedy. You always want more. I don't like you either." + +They started to tease each other and call each other names. They forgot about the plate and the car. They pushed and pulled and shouted. + +Their mom heard the noise and came back to the room. She saw the plate knocked over and the cookies and grapes scattered on the floor. She saw the car forgotten in the corner. She saw Lily and Tom fighting and crying. + +She was very upset and said, "What are you doing? Why are you being so rude and messy? You're supposed to be nice and tidy. You're supposed to be reliable and share. You're supposed to be friends." + +Lily and Tom stopped and looked at their mom. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were silly and selfish. We didn't mean to hurt each other. We do like each other. We do want to be friends." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're sorry. I love you both very much. But you need to learn to be kind and respectful. You need to apologize to each other and clean up the mess. And you need to remember to enjoy your toys and your snack together." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We will. We're sorry." They hugged each other and said, "I'm sorry. I love you." They picked up the plate and the cookies and grapes. They put them back on the table. They took the car and drove it around the room. They made vroom-vroom noises and laughed. They were happy and friendly again. +Sara liked to play princess. She had a pink dress and a pink crown. She also had a pink wand. She liked to wave her wand and make wishes. + +One day, she wished for a big cake. She waved her wand and said, "Cake, cake, come to me. I am a princess, you can see." But nothing happened. She waved her wand again and again. But no cake came. + +She was sad. She asked her mom, "Why does my wand not work? I want a cake." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Your wand is not magic, Sara. It is just a toy. But you can help me make a real cake. Do you want to do that?" + +Sara nodded. She liked to help her mom. She followed her mom to the kitchen. Her mom gave her a bowl and a spoon. She said, "We need to mix some things to make a cake. Can you help me?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I can help. What do we need?" + +Her mom said, "We need flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and milk. Can you say those words?" + +Sara repeated the words. She said, "Flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and milk." + +Her mom said, "Very good. Now, we need to measure them. Can you help me measure them?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I can help. How do we measure them?" + +Her mom said, "We use cups and spoons. I will show you. This is a cup. This is a spoon. We need one cup of flour. Can you pour the flour into the cup?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I can pour the flour." She took the bag of flour and poured some into the cup. But she poured too much. The flour spilled over the cup and onto the table. + +Her mom said, "Oops, that's too much. We need to take some out. Can you use the spoon to scoop some out?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I can scoop some out." She took the spoon and scooped some flour out of the cup. But she scooped too much. The flour flew out of the spoon and onto the floor. + +Her mom said, "Oh no, that's too much. We need to put some back. Can you use the spoon to put some back?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I can put some back." She took the spoon and put some flour back into the cup. But she put too little. The cup was not full. + +Her mom said, "Oh dear, that's too little. We need to add some more. Can you pour some more?" + +Sara said, "No, I can't pour some more. I don't want to pour some more. I don't like flour. It is messy. It is not fun. I want cake." + +Her mom said, "I know, Sara. I know you want cake. But we need flour to make cake. Flour is important. Flour is good. Flour will yield a yummy cake. Do you know what yield means?" + +Sara said, "No, I don't know what yield means." + +Her mom said, "Yield means to make or to give. When we mix flour with other things, we yield a cake. We make a cake. We give a cake. Do you understand?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I understand. Yield means to make or to give. I want to yield a cake. I want to make a cake. I want to give a cake. Can we please yield a cake?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can yield a cake. But we need to finish measuring the flour. Can you try one more time?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I can try one more time. I will be careful. I will be gentle. I will be good. I will yield a cake." + +She poured some more flour into the cup. She poured just enough. The cup was full. She smiled. She said, "Look, mom. I did it. I measured the flour. I yielded the flour." + +Her mom said, "Yes, you did it. You measured the flour. You yielded the flour. You are a good helper. You are a good princess. I am proud of you." + +She hugged Sara. She said, "Now, let's measure the other things. And then we can bake the cake. And then we can eat the cake. And then we can be happy." + +Sara said, "Yes, let's do that. I love you, mom. I love cake. I love being a princess." + +The end. +Lily liked to play with marbles. She had many marbles of different colors and sizes. She enjoyed rolling them, sorting them, and making patterns with them. She was very good at marbles. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy with a big bag of marbles. He had more marbles than Lily. He had shiny marbles, sparkly marbles, and marbles that looked like candy. He was rich in marbles. + +Lily wanted to play with the boy and his marbles. She asked him nicely, "Can I play with you and your marbles?" The boy looked at Lily and her small bag of marbles. He said, "No, you can't. My marbles are too good for you. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the boy. He was mean and greedy. She walked away with her mom. She said, "Mom, the boy was not nice. He did not share his marbles. He was rich in marbles, but poor in friends." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "You are right, Lily. He was not nice. He did not share his marbles. He was rich in marbles, but poor in friends. You are better than him. You are kind and generous. You share your marbles. You are rich in friends. And you enjoy your marbles more than he does." +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was an old blanket that their grandma gave them. They used the blanket to make forts, capes, tents, and dresses. They had a lot of fun with the blanket. + +One day, Sam wanted to play with the blanket, but Mia was using it to make a dress. Sam asked Mia, "Can I have the blanket, please? I want to make a fort." + +Mia said, "No, you can't. I'm using it. Go find another toy." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair. You always have the blanket. I never get to use it. You're mean." + +Mia said, "No, I'm not. You're mean. You don't mind me. It's my turn to have the blanket." + +They started to yell and pull the blanket. They did not want to share. They did not mind each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting over the blanket. She said, "Stop it, both of you. Why are you fighting over the blanket? It's just a toy. You have many other toys. You should share and mind each other. You're twins. You should love each other." + +Sam and Mia felt ashamed. They knew their mom was right. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Sam. Sorry, Mia." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to share the blanket and play together. They used the blanket to make a big tent and invited their mom to join them. They had a lot of fun with the blanket. They minded each other. +Sara loves to swim. She likes to splash and kick in the water. She likes to wear her pink swim suit and goggles. She likes to see the fish and bubbles under the water. + +Today, Sara is going to swim with her mom and dad. They prepare to go to the pool. They pack their towels, sunscreen, and snacks. They put on their swim suits and hats. They get in the car and drive to the pool. + +When they get to the pool, Sara is very excited. She runs to the water and jumps in. She feels the cool water on her skin. She hears the loud noises of the other kids and the whistle of the lifeguard. She sees her mom and dad smiling at her. She swims to them and gives them a hug. They swim together and have fun. Sara is happy. She loves to swim. +Tom loves baseball. He has a baseball and a bat. He plays with his dad in the park. He hits the ball very hard and far. He runs to get the ball. + +One day, he sees a big dog in the park. The dog is hungry and angry. It sees Tom's baseball and wants to eat it. It runs to the ball and bites it. Tom is scared and sad. He loves his baseball. + +He runs to his dad and tells him. His dad is brave and smart. He has a plan. He has a bone in his bag. He throws the bone to the dog. The dog sees the bone and drops the ball. It runs to the bone and eats it. Tom's dad runs to the ball and picks it up. He saves the ball. + +He gives the ball to Tom and hugs him. Tom is happy and thankful. He hugs his dad and says, "You are the best dad ever. You saved my baseball." His dad smiles and says, "You are the best son ever. I love you and your baseball." They play more baseball in the park. They have fun. The dog is full and happy. It has a bone. The end. +Tim and Sam like to play with their toy trains. They have a big track with bridges and tunnels and stations. They have many trains, but their favorite is the brown engine. The brown engine is fast and strong and makes a loud noise. + +One day, Tim and Sam are playing with the brown engine. They make it go around the track and through the bridges and tunnels and stations. They pretend they are the drivers and passengers. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The brown engine stops. It does not move or make a noise. Tim and Sam try to push it and pull it and shake it, but nothing works. The brown engine is broken. + +Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They do not want to play with their other trains. They want the brown engine to work again. They cry and shout and throw their toys. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken brown engine and the crying boys. She hugs them and tells them not to worry. She says she can fix the brown engine. She takes it to the kitchen and opens it. She finds a loose wire and a dead battery. She fixes the wire and puts a new battery. She closes the engine and brings it back to the boys. + +She gives them the brown engine and tells them to try it. They put it on the track and turn it on. The brown engine moves and makes a noise. It works again! + +Tim and Sam are happy and grateful. They thank Mom and hug her. They play with the brown engine and their other trains. They have a lot of fun. +Tom is a mechanic. He likes to fix cars and trucks. Every morning, he wakes up early and goes to his garage. He has many tools and parts there. + +One day, he wakes up and hears a loud noise. He looks out the window and sees a big fire truck. The fire truck is broken and makes a bad sound. The firemen are sad and worried. They need to go to a fire and help people. + +Tom runs to the fire truck and says, "Don't worry, I can help you. I am a mechanic. I can fix your fire truck." He opens the hood and looks inside. He sees what is wrong and gets his tools. He works fast and hard. He changes a part and tightens a wire. He closes the hood and says, "Try it now." + +The firemen start the fire truck and it makes a good sound. They are happy and thankful. They say, "Thank you, Tom. You are a great mechanic. You saved the day. The fire truck is fine now. We can go to the fire and help people." + +Tom smiles and waves. He says, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Be careful and stay safe." He watches the fire truck drive away with its lights and sirens. He feels proud and happy. He goes back to his garage and starts his day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bear who loved to eat ice-cream. He would eat so much ice-cream that he would get a tummy ache. One day, the bear decided to go for a walk in the forest. He looked in his closet and found his favorite hat to wear. It was a red hat with a big pom-pom on top. As he was walking, he saw a little girl eating an ice-cream cone. The bear asked the girl if he could have a lick of her ice-cream. She said yes and gave him a lick. The bear was so happy that he did a little dance while wearing his red hat. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived in a forest. They loved playing together and exploring the trees and animals. But one day, they had a quarrel. They both wanted to climb the same tree at the same time, and they couldn't agree on who should go first. + +The quarrel made them both feel uncomfortable. They didn't like fighting with each other, and they didn't like the way it made them feel. So they decided to take a break and explore different parts of the forest on their own. + +After a while, they both realized how much they missed each other. They apologized for their quarrel and promised to always be kind to each other. From then on, they climbed trees together, explored the forest together, and never had another uncomfortable quarrel again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They played with a ball and a net. They would try to catch the ball in the net. Timmy liked to wear his favorite blue shirt when he played. + +One day, Timmy and his friends played near a big tree. Timmy's friend threw the ball high, and it went over the net. Timmy ran to catch it, but he tripped on a branch and fell. His shirt got caught on a sharp branch, and it ripped. Timmy was sad because he loved that shirt. + +Timmy's mom tried to fix the shirt, but it was too torn. Timmy was sad and disorganized. He didn't want to play with his friends anymore. He missed his favorite shirt. Timmy learned that sometimes accidents happen, and we can't always wear our favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her breakfast at the table every morning. But one day, when she woke up, she saw that her table was very dirty. There were crumbs and spilled milk all over it. + +Lily tried to wipe it with her hands, but it didn't work. She needed to wash it. But she didn't know how to do it. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy making breakfast. + +Lily felt sad and frustrated. She wanted to eat her breakfast, but the table was not open for her. Suddenly, she had an idea. She grabbed a cloth and some water, and she washed the table all by herself. Now the table was clean and open for her to eat her breakfast. She felt proud of herself for solving the conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a big city. They stayed in a hotel with lots of rooms. Lily loved the hotel because it had a pool and she could swim. + +One day, Lily and her family went out to explore the city. They walked and walked until they got lost. Lily started to cry because she was scared and didn't know where to go. Her family felt helpless because they didn't know how to find their way back to the hotel. + +But then, they saw a kind lady who offered to help them. She knew the way back to the hotel and led them there safely. Lily was so happy to be back in the hotel and missed the lady who helped them. From that day on, Lily always remembered to stay close to her family when they went out exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there lived a big alligator. The alligator had big teeth, but he was harmless. One day, a little girl went for a walk by the river. She saw the alligator and wanted to say hello. She observed the alligator from a safe distance. The alligator swam in the river and the little girl waved goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim around the reef with his friends. But one day, a big, scary shark came to the reef. Nemo and his friends were scared of the shark because they knew the shark could hurt them. + +Nemo's friend, Dory, said she hated the shark and wanted him to leave. But Nemo knew they needed to be careful and stay away from the shark. Nemo and his friends swam to a safe place and hid until the shark went away. + +After the shark left, Nemo and his friends felt happy and safe again. They swam around the reef, playing and having fun. Nemo was glad he listened to his instincts and stayed away from the scary shark. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was going on a holiday with her family. They were going to the beach. Lily was very excited to go to the beach. She loved to swim in the ocean and build sandcastles. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily saw a graceful seagull. She said to her mom, "Look, Mommy! The bird is so graceful!" Her mom replied, "Yes, it is very pretty." + +Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play with her sandcastle. Lily said, "No, Max! You can't play with my sandcastle. I worked hard on it." Max started to cry. Lily felt bad, so she said, "Okay, Max. I will show you how to build your own sandcastle." Max smiled and they built sandcastles together. + +At the end of the day, Lily and her family watched the sunset. It was so pretty. Lily said, "This was the best holiday ever!" Her parents smiled and said, "We're glad you had fun." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and dreamed of playing the guitar. He would often watch his favorite musician play on TV and wished he could play like him. + +One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a modest guitar. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to start playing. He practiced every day and with each practice, he gained more confidence. + +Months went by and Timmy's hard work paid off. He was asked to play at his school's talent show. Timmy was nervous, but he knew he had gained enough skill to impress the audience. When it was his turn to perform, Timmy stepped on stage with his guitar and played the most beautiful song. The audience cheered and Timmy felt so proud. From that day on, Timmy knew that with hard work and dedication, he could gain anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue met a wise old owl. + +"Hello, little bird," said the owl. "I can teach you many things." + +"What can you teach me?" asked Blue. + +"I can teach you how to fly faster and how to find food," said the owl. "But first, you must lay your eggs." + +"I don't know how to lay eggs," said Blue. "It's unknown to me." + +"Don't worry," said the owl. "I will teach you. But remember, it's important to lay your eggs so your babies can hatch and grow strong." + +Blue listened carefully and learned how to lay her eggs. She was happy when her babies hatched and she knew she had done the right thing. The moral of the story is that it's important to learn new things so you can take care of yourself and others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the big blue pool. One day, she put on her favorite pink sweater and went to the pool. But when she jumped in, she realized her swim goggles were broken! Lily was sad because she couldn't see underwater. + +Suddenly, a friendly frog hopped up to her and offered to help. The frog said he had an extra pair of goggles that Lily could use. She was so happy and put them on right away. She could see everything clearly now! Lily swam and swam until she was tired. + +As she got out of the pool, she realized her sweater was all wet. But she didn't mind because she had so much fun swimming with her new frog friend. From that day on, Lily always remembered to bring her goggles and her broken ones were fixed by the frog who was also a good repairman. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite mug that she liked to drink her milk from. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new mug, but Lily didn't like it. She said it was fake and not as pretty as her old one. + +Lily's mom told her to give the new mug a chance and see if she liked it. So Lily tried it out and realized that it wasn't so bad after all. She could still drink her milk from it and it kept it warm just like her old mug. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things might look fake or different, but it's important to give them a chance and see if they are actually good. And she continued to enjoy her milk from her new mug, even though her old one was still her favorite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mother seemed very careless. She accidentally spilled juice on the floor and didn't clean it up. + +Lily tried to tell her mother that the juice was making a mess, but her mother didn't seem to listen. Lily decided to clean up the juice herself. She grabbed a towel and wiped the floor until it was all clean. + +Afterwards, Lily's mother seemed very happy and proud of her. She gave Lily a big hug and thanked her for being so helpful. From then on, Lily knew that even if her mother seemed careless sometimes, she could always help make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks and build tall towers. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play with her. + +"Wow, you have a big stack of blocks!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, I love to stack them up high," Lily replied. + +Timmy watched as Lily carefully poured out all of her blocks onto the floor. "That's a lot of blocks!" he exclaimed. + +Lily smiled and said, "I have enough blocks to build the tallest tower ever!" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said thoughtfully, "I have an idea. Let's work together and build an even taller tower!" + +Lily was so happy that her friend was being so thoughtful. Together, they built the biggest tower they had ever seen. They were so proud of themselves and couldn't wait to show their parents. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always worked together to build the tallest towers. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play with his toys. His mommy always told him that he needed to eat healthy foods too, like apples and carrots, to stay strong and healthy. + +One day, Timmy's mommy brought him a new shirt with a button on it. Timmy didn't like buttons because they were hard to use, but he accepted the shirt because he knew his mommy worked hard to buy it for him. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought an apple to snack on instead of candy because he wanted to be healthy. His friends saw him eating the apple and asked if they could have some too. Timmy shared his apple with his friends because he knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby rabbit named Benny. Benny had a big sweet tooth and loved to eat. One day, he found a pit full of yummy carrots. He ate and ate until he was too full to move. + +As he lay there, he saw his friends playing and having fun. Benny wanted to join them, but he couldn't move because he ate too much. He felt sad and lonely. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "You ate too much, Benny. You should have shared with your friends." Benny realized he was being selfish and promised to share his next meal. From that day on, Benny always shared his food and his friends were happy to play with him. Benny learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. + +One day, a new friend arrived in the forest. Benny was excited to share his food and play with the new friend. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell off his bike and hurt his knee. He cried and cried because it hurt so much. + +His mom saw him crying and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I fell off my bike and my knee hurts," Timmy replied. + +"Don't worry, I'll get a band-aid to heal your boo-boo," his mom said. + +Timmy's mom got a band-aid and put it on his knee. Timmy felt better and went back to playing with his friends. They played a game where they rolled a barrel down a hill. Timmy thought it was charming how the barrel rolled and rolled. He had so much fun with his friends that he forgot all about his boo-boo. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big storm. The storm was so huge that it made everything shake and rattle. The wind was very strong and it blew things around. + +Then, the rain started to fall. It rained and rained and rained. The rain was so heavy that it made big puddles on the ground. It was so much rain that it made the river overflow. + +But then, after a while, the storm stopped. The sun came out and shone brightly. The birds started singing and the flowers started to bloom. And everyone was happy that the storm was over. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a big farm. He loved to grow corn because it was his favorite food. One day, a bad man came to the farm and stole all of Timmy's corn. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Timmy had a helpful friend named Sally. Sally saw what happened and wanted to help Timmy. She knew a way to catch the bad man who stole the corn. They set up a trap and caught the bad man. + +Timmy was happy to have his corn back and grateful for his helpful friend Sally. From that day on, they made sure to always watch out for bad people who might try to steal their things. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to sail on his boat with his friends. They would go on adventures and see many things. One day, Spot found a bone on the beach. He was very happy and took it with him on his boat. But then, he saw a big storm coming and he got worried. Spot and his friends had to sail back to shore quickly. When they got back, Spot buried the bone in the sand so it would be safe. From then on, Spot always checked the weather before he went sailing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her doll, but one day she got bored because her doll was dull. She decided to go outside and play with her friends instead. + +Lily and her friends were having fun playing hide and seek when they heard a loud noise. They saw that a big truck was coming towards them, and they needed to hurry to get out of the way. But Lily's doll was still on the ground, and she didn't want to leave it behind. + +Lily quickly grabbed her doll and ran as fast as she could to safety. Her friends were proud of her for being brave and saving her doll. From that day on, Lily made sure to take better care of her doll so it wouldn't be dull and boring anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a huge cow named Betsy. She lived on a farm with her friends, the chickens and the pigs. One day, Betsy saw the farmer's daughter dancing in the field. "I want to dance too!" she said. + +The chickens and the pigs laughed at Betsy. "Cows can't dance," they said. But Betsy didn't give up. She practiced every day, wiggling her tail and stomping her hooves. + +One sunny day, the farmer's daughter saw Betsy dancing. "Wow, Betsy, you're amazing!" she said. Betsy felt proud and happy. She realized that even though she was a huge cow, she could still dance and be special in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her favorite toy car. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to play with the toy car, but Lily didn't want to share. She said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" This was very rude. + +Lily's friend felt sad and left. Lily realized that she was being mean and felt sorry. She went to find her friend and said, "I'm sorry for being rude. You can play with my toy car now." Her friend was happy and they played together. + +Lily learned that sharing is important and it's not nice to be rude. She also learned that being kind makes her feel happy inside. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots and had many toy robots in his room. One day, Timmy was playing with his robots when he heard a knock on the door. It was his friend, Lily. + +"Hi, Timmy!" said Lily. + +"Hi, Lily!" said Timmy. "Do you want to play with my robots?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +Timmy and Lily played with the robots for a while, but then they got into an argument. + +"I want to play with the red robot!" said Timmy. + +"No, I want to play with the red robot!" said Lily. + +They both wanted to play with the red robot, but there was only one. They were starting to get upset when Timmy had an idea. + +"Let's unite and play with the red robot together!" said Timmy. + +Lily smiled and said, "That's an honest and great idea, Timmy!" + +So, they played with the red robot together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Timmy and Lily always shared their toys and never argued again. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little bear named Benny. Benny had a task to do, but he didn't know how to do it. He wanted to ask his friends for help, so he went to them and said, "Can you help me with my task, please?" His friends were happy to help and they all worked together to finish the task. + +After they finished, Benny thanked his friends for helping him. "You are great friends," he said. "I request your help again if I need it." His friends smiled and said they would always be there to help. From that day on, Benny knew that he could always ask his friends for help with any task he had to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mom every day. One day, Lily's mom brought home a bitter lemon for her to try. Lily didn't like the taste of the bitter lemon, but her mom said it was good for her. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the park to do yoga. While they were stretching, they saw a group of kids playing on the swings. Lily wanted to go play too, but her mom said they had to finish their yoga first. + +Lily got mad and started to cry. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly spring out of the flowers nearby. She ran over to watch it, forgetting about the swings. Her mom smiled and continued their yoga practice, happy that Lily was enjoying nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy because he had stayed up late playing with his toys. His mommy told him it was time to go to bed, so Timmy went to his room and climbed into his bed. + +As he closed his eyes, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out his window and saw a big truck on the road. The truck was making a lot of noise and woke Timmy up. He started to cry because he was so tired and the noise scared him. + +His mommy came into his room and saw that he was crying. She gave him a big hug and told him everything was okay. She explained that sometimes big trucks drive on the road and make loud noises, but they can't hurt him. Timmy felt better and fell back asleep, dreaming of his favorite toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym because he liked to play on the cool equipment. One day, Timmy went to the gym but it was closed. He was sad because he couldn't play on the cool equipment. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and wanted to provide a solution. She remembered that they had a small gym at home with some cool equipment. She took Timmy home and showed him the gym. Timmy was happy because he could play on the cool equipment again. + +But then, Timmy's little sister wanted to play too. Timmy didn't want to share the cool equipment because he thought his sister would break it. His mom saw the conflict and said that they could take turns playing on the cool equipment. Timmy agreed and they had fun playing together. + +From that day on, Timmy and his sister played on the cool equipment together and had fun in their own little gym. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his bicycle very much. It was a fine bicycle, with shiny wheels and a bell that rang loudly. Timmy wanted to go on a ride with his bicycle, but it was packed away in a box. So, he asked his mom to help him unpack it. + +Finally, Timmy's bicycle was unpacked and he went on a ride. He rode through the park, feeling the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. But then, he saw a big rock in his way. Timmy tried to steer away from it, but he lost control and fell off his bicycle. + +Timmy hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. His bicycle was also broken and couldn't be fixed. Timmy was very sad that he couldn't ride his fine bicycle anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. The bee was weak and needed some rest. The bee found a flower to sit on and rest. But then, a big bird came and tried to catch the bee. The bee quickly flew away but the bird chased after it. + +The bee flew and flew until it found a big leaf. The bee landed on the leaf and tried to cover itself with it. But the bird found the bee and caught it with its sharp claws. The bee couldn't escape and was taken away by the bird. + +The other bees in the hive were sad when they heard the news. They knew they had lost a friend. They decided to cover the bee with flowers to show their love and respect. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy guns and pretend to be a soldier. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a parade where soldiers were marching. Timmy was so excited to see them march so high and proud. + +As Timmy watched the soldiers, he noticed one of them had a real gun. Timmy asked his mom why the soldier had a gun. His mom explained that soldiers use guns to protect our country. + +Timmy thought about this for a moment and then said, "When I grow up, I want to march like a soldier and protect our country too!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm sure you will, Timmy. But for now, let's just enjoy the parade." And with that, Timmy and his mom continued to watch the soldiers march by. +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 playing, she found a furry bracelet on the ground. It was so pretty that she put it on her wrist and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty bracelet!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mommy examined the bracelet and said, "That's very nice, but it doesn't belong to us. We need to find the owner." + +Lily was sad because she didn't want to give the bracelet back. But her mommy explained that it was the right thing to do. So, they went around the neighborhood asking if anyone had lost a bracelet. Finally, they found the owner and returned the bracelet. The owner was very happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy too because she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends were playing hide and seek. Benny hid behind a big rock, but when he came out, he was confused. He didn't see his friends anywhere. + +Benny called out, "Where are you guys?" Suddenly, he heard a voice from above. It was his friend, the bird. The bird said, "Benny, we're up here in the tree. Can you lift yourself up and join us?" Benny tried to climb the tree, but he was too small. + +Then, Benny remembered something his mom had told him. She said, "If you ever get lost, just wake up your instincts." Benny closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Suddenly, he knew exactly what to do. He found a long stick and used it to lift himself up to the tree. When he got to the top, his friends cheered and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her crayons. One day, she went to the park and saw a big, white swan swimming in the pond. The swan was so pretty and Lily wanted to draw it. + +She asked the swan, "Can I draw you?" The swan nodded its head and Lily took out her crayons and paper. She drew the swan with a big, heavy body and long, graceful neck. + +When she was finished, she showed the swan her drawing. The swan looked at it and said, "Wow! That's beautiful!" Lily was so happy that the swan liked her drawing. She said, "Thank you, swan. You're so nice." The swan smiled and swam away. + +From that day on, Lily loved to write and draw even more. She always remembered the kind swan that let her draw it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big green yard behind his house. One day, Timmy found a pine cone. It was hard and prickly. Timmy picked it up and showed it to his mommy. She said, "That's a pine cone! Let's bury it in the ground and see what happens." + +So, Timmy and his mommy dug a little hole in the dirt and buried the pine cone. Timmy watered it every day and waited patiently. After a few weeks, a tiny green sprout poked out of the ground. Timmy was so happy! He watched it grow taller and taller every day until it turned into a big pine tree. + +Timmy loved his pine tree and would often play under its shade. He liked to climb on its branches and listen to the wind rustle through its needles. Timmy was proud of his tree and felt happy that he had buried the pine cone to make it grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very happy. Her mommy made her a big cake with lots of candles on it. The cake was so wide that Lily had to blow the candles from far away. + +After eating cake, Lily's mommy told her to follow her to the living room. There, Lily saw a big present with a bow on top. She was so excited! She opened it and found a new teddy bear. It was so soft and cuddly. Lily loved it so much that she decided to follow it everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab. The crab lived in a shell by the beach. The shell was high up on a rock, so the crab could see the sea. + +One day, the little crab was very tired. It had been running around all day. So, the crab decided to rest in its shell. The shell was cozy and warm, and the crab felt safe inside. + +As the sun set, the little crab peeked out of its shell. The sky was high and the stars were twinkling. The crab felt happy and peaceful. It was nice to rest and enjoy the view. + +From that day on, the little crab made sure to rest in its shell every night. It knew that a good rest was important for a happy life. And the high view made it even more special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom who loved to play at the beach. One day, he found a shiny rock in the sand. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Lily. + +"Look at this rock, Lily! It's so pretty!" Tom said. + +Lily looked at the rock and said, "It's not that pretty. It's rough and dirty." + +Tom was sad to hear this. He wanted the rock to be shiny and smooth like the sea. He decided to polish it with his shirt. + +As he polished the rock, he noticed that the sea was getting rough. The waves were crashing loudly against the shore. Tom and Lily knew they had to go back home before the sea got too dangerous. + +They ran back to their houses, holding the shiny rock tightly. Tom was happy to have found something special, even if it was rough at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to climb trees and eat nuts. One day, Nutty saw a big lion in the forest. The lion roared very loudly and Nutty got scared. + +"Hello, little squirrel," said the lion. "What are you doing up here?" + +"I'm looking for nuts," replied Nutty. + +"I see," said the lion. "Well, I'm hungry too. But I don't have any money to buy food. Do you know where I can find something to eat?" + +Nutty thought for a moment and said, "There's a tree over there with very expensive nuts. Maybe we can share them?" + +The lion smiled and said, "Thank you, little squirrel. You're very kind." And together, they climbed the tree and shared the expensive nuts. From that day on, Nutty and the lion became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a secret hiding place under a big rock in the forest. One day, Fluffy was playing with his friend, a little bird named Tweetie. + +Tweetie asked, "Fluffy, where do you go when you disappear?" + +Fluffy replied, "It's a secret. I can't tell you." + +Tweetie got upset and said, "But we're friends! Friends don't keep secrets from each other." + +Fluffy felt bad and realized he was wrong. He took Tweetie to his secret hiding place under the big rock and showed him around. Tweetie was so happy and said, "Wow, this is amazing! Thank you for showing me your secret place, Fluffy." + +From that day on, Fluffy and Tweetie played together in their secret hiding place under the big rock. They learned that it's always better to share secrets with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to run and race his friends in the forest. One day, Benny wanted to win a race and feel the success of being the fastest bunny. He trained every day by hopping and jumping around the trees. + +Finally, the day of the big race arrived. Benny was nervous but excited. He lined up with his friends and the race began. Benny hopped and jumped as fast as he could, and before he knew it, he was in the lead. He kept going and going until he crossed the finish line first! + +Everyone cheered and clapped for Benny. He felt so happy and proud of himself. It was an impressive victory for the little bunny. From that day on, Benny knew that with hard work and determination, he could achieve anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a brave hero named Max. Max liked to rock climb and help people in need. One day, Max heard a loud noise and saw a cat stuck in a tree. + +Max said, "Don't worry little kitty, I'll save you!" Max climbed up the tree and grabbed the kitty. The kitty was happy and purred loudly. + +Max said, "You're safe now. I'm a hero and I help animals in need." The kitty meowed and licked Max's face. Max smiled and felt proud of himself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, she saw a big elephant with a long trunk. She thought it was amazing. + +Suddenly, she heard a boy crying. She went over to him and asked what was wrong. He said he had accidentally dropped his ice cream and he was very sad. Lily felt sorry for him and wanted to help. + +She told him to pray and maybe he would feel better. The boy did what she said and he felt a little bit better. Then, they went to see the elephant together and they both felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Lily felt happy and safe with her mommy by her side. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and it became very cold. Lily started to shiver and her mommy noticed. "Are you cold, my dear?" her mommy asked. "Yes, mommy," Lily replied. "I want to go home and be warm." + +As they walked home, Lily's mommy explained to her that peace is when everything is calm and quiet. "Like when we are at home, cuddled up on the couch with a blanket," her mommy said. Lily smiled and felt happy again, knowing that she would soon be warm and safe at home with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. In the castle, there was a guard. The guard was big and strong. He liked to kneel down and play with the children. He was always nice to them. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The guard was standing outside the castle. He was shivering because it was so cold. A little girl saw him and felt sorry for him. She brought him a warm blanket to keep him warm. The guard was very happy and thanked her. + +From that day on, the guard and the little girl became friends. Whenever it was cold outside, the little girl would bring a warm blanket for the guard. And the guard would always kneel down to say thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing outside when he saw a big spider. + +"Wow, that spider is mighty big!" Timmy said to himself. + +Just then, his mom came outside and saw the spider too. "Don't worry, Timmy," she said. "I'll get a broom to strike the spider away." + +After the spider was gone, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to help her with some yarn. "Sure!" Timmy said excitedly. They sat down together and started to make a scarf. + +"This yarn is so soft," Timmy said as he helped his mom. "I love making things with you!" + +And from that day on, Timmy and his mom made lots of things with yarn together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. He would make big piles of sand and then knock them down. One day, Timmy had an idea. He wanted to build a sandcastle! + +Timmy found some buckets and shovels and started to build his sandcastle. He was very smart and knew just how to make it strong. He built walls and towers and even a moat. When he was finished, Timmy was very proud of his sandcastle. + +But then, a big wave came and knocked down Timmy's sandcastle. Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He built an even bigger and stronger sandcastle. This time, the wave couldn't knock it down. Timmy was very happy and felt very smart for building such a great sandcastle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to jump and play in the pond all day long. One day, he saw a big bird flying above him. The bird swooped down and grabbed Hoppy with his sharp claws. Hoppy was scared and tried to escape, but the bird was too strong. + +The bird flew high into the sky with Hoppy in his grasp. Hoppy looked down and saw the pond getting smaller and smaller. He knew he had to do something to get away from the bird. Suddenly, he had an idea. He used his strong legs to wiggle free from the bird's grip and fell down towards the ground. Luckily, he landed safely in the pond. + +Hoppy was so happy to be back in the pond, he jumped up and down with joy. His friend, a little fish named Swimmy, asked him what happened. Hoppy told him the whole story and Swimmy was amazed. "Wow, Hoppy! You are so brave and original!" Swimmy said. Hoppy blushed and smiled, feeling proud of himself. From that day on, Hoppy was always careful to watch out for big birds and never let his guard down again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very heavy because he loved to eat a lot of food. One day, he saw a small bird who was trying to stand on a branch. The bird was struggling because the branch was too small for him. + +The elephant felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. He went over to the branch and stood next to it. The bird was able to stand on the elephant's back and felt very happy. + +The elephant realized that he could use his big size to help others. He started to help other animals who needed to stand on something high. The other animals were very grateful and thanked the elephant for his kindness. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to use your strengths to help others. Even if you are big and heavy, you can still be helpful and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her notebook. Her notebook was very special to her because it had a picture of her favorite princess on the cover. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally broke her notebook. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mommy saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily told her about her broken notebook. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can add some glue to fix it." So, they added glue to the broken parts of the notebook and waited for it to dry. + +After a while, the notebook was fixed but it was still fragile. Lily's mommy told her to be careful with it and not to let her little brother play with it. Lily learned that her notebook was special and needed to be taken care of. She promised to be more careful with it from then on. The moral of the story is to take care of special things and be careful with fragile items. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and wear his favorite pants. His pants were blue and had a big pocket to keep his toys. + +One day, Tim found a toy that belonged to his friend, Sam. He wanted to keep it, but he knew it was not his. Tim thought about what to do. He decided to give the toy back to Sam. When Sam saw his toy, he was very happy. + +Later, while playing with his toys, Tim accidentally broke one. He felt sad, but he remembered how good it felt to do the right thing with Sam's toy. So, Tim told his mom about the broken toy. His mom was proud of him for being honest. She helped him fix the toy, and they played together. + +The moral of the story is to always do the right thing and be honest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes. One day, she found a grape that was unknown to her. It was a different color than the grapes she usually ate. It was purple and shiny. + +Lily was curious and wanted to show her friend, Tim. She took the grape and ran to Tim's house. When she got there, she said, "Tim, look at this grape! It's not like the ones we eat." Tim looked at the grape and said, "I've never seen a grape like that before. Let's try it!" + +Lily and Tim sat down on their favorite seat under the big tree in the yard. They shared the unknown grape and found it was sweeter than the grapes they usually ate. They were so happy they found a new grape to enjoy together. + +From that day on, Lily and Tim always looked for unknown grapes to share with each other. They loved trying new things and spending time together under their favorite tree. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Lily had a boring coat. She did not like her coat, but her mom told her to mind it. "It will keep you warm," her mom said. Lily wore the coat, but she wished for a fun coat like her friends. + +One day, Lily and her friends went to play in the park. It was cold, but Lily's boring coat kept her warm. Her friends were cold because their fun coats did not keep them warm. Lily felt happy that she had her coat. + +At the end of the day, Lily's friends wanted a coat like hers. They saw that her boring coat was good to have. Lily learned that sometimes, it is good to mind what her mom says. She was happy with her coat and had fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Tom. Tom had a friend, a bird named Sally. They played together every day. One day, Sally lost a feather from her body. She was sad because she thought she would not look pretty anymore. + +Tom wanted to help Sally. He had an idea to replace the lost feather. He looked for a feather on the ground. He found a black feather and gave it to Sally. Sally was happy and put the new feather on her body. + +The other birds saw what Tom did for Sally. They learned that it is good to help friends when they are sad. They all played together, and everyone was happy. The moral of the story is to always help your friends when they need you. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim found a colorful box. The box had a big prize inside. Tim was very happy and wanted to open it. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "How do I open this box?" Sam said, "You can use a key to open it." Tim and Sam looked for a key, but they could not find one. They tried to open the box with their hands, but it was too hard. + +Tim and Sam were sad because they could not open the box to get the prize. They tried and tried, but the box stayed closed. In the end, they had to leave the colorful box behind, and the prize was never found. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate dog named Buddy. He had many friends in the forest. One day, while playing with his friends, Buddy fell into a deep pit. He tried to jump out, but the pit was too deep. + +Buddy's friends saw him in the pit and wanted to help. They talked to each other, "How can we help Buddy get out?" The wise old owl said, "Let's use a long stick and pull him out." So, they found a long stick and carefully lowered it into the pit. Buddy held onto the stick, and his friends pulled him out. + +After Buddy was out of the pit, he was very dirty. His friends decided to help him get clean. They took him to the river to bathe. They splashed water on him and washed away all the dirt. Buddy was so happy to be clean and safe. He thanked his compassionate friends for helping him. They all played happily together for the rest of the day. +One day, a boy named Tim found a heavy box. He wanted to see what was inside. He opened the box and saw many files. The files had colors like red, blue, and green. Tim liked the colors and wanted to make the files bigger. + +He asked his mom for help. His mom said, "We can increase the size of the files by adding more papers." Tim was happy and started to add more papers to the files. The files became bigger and bigger. + +In the end, the heavy box was filled with big, colorful files. Tim showed his friends the files and they all liked them. They played with the files and had a lot of fun. Tim was very happy that he found the heavy box with the colorful files. +One day, a little girl named Amy wanted to play. She asked her mom, "Can I play in the attic?" Her mom replied, "Yes, but be careful. The attic is not organized." + +Amy went up to the attic. She saw many boxes and toys. She found a big box with a note on it. The note said, "Open me last." Amy was excited but she remembered what the note said. + +Amy played with the other toys first. She found a doll, a ball, and a teddy bear. She had a lot of fun. Then, she remembered the big box with the note. + +Finally, Amy opened the big box. Inside, she found a beautiful dress and a crown. Her mom came into the attic and said, "I knew you would find it! This was my dress when I was a little girl. Now you can wear it too." Amy felt so happy and put on the dress and crown. She felt like a princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was an obedient dog. He always listened to his owner, Sam. Sam was a little boy who loved to play with Spot. + +One day, Sam and Spot went to the park. Sam had a snack in his bag. It was a yummy cookie. Spot wanted the snack too. Sam told Spot to sit and wait. Spot sat down and waited like an obedient dog. + +Sam took out a toy and said, "Spin, Spot, spin!" Spot spun around and around. He spun so fast that he got dizzy. Sam laughed and gave Spot the snack. Spot was happy and wagged his tail. They went home and had a fun day. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a toy model car. He loved to play with it all the time. The model car was red and shiny. Tim would make the car go fast and slow on the floor. He would make it go up and down the hills made of pillows. + +One day, Tim met a new friend named Sam at the park. Sam also had a model car. Sam's car was blue and shiny. They played with their cars together. Tim said, "Let's make our cars go fast!" Sam said, "Okay, let's go!" They made their cars go very fast, racing each other. + +After a long time, Tim and Sam felt tired. They sat down on the grass with their model cars. Tim said, "I had fun playing with you, Sam." Sam said, "Me too, Tim. Let's play again tomorrow." They smiled and went home, ready to play with their model cars again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree in a small park. The tree had a big board on it. The board had many colors on it. Kids loved to play near the tree and look at the board. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily saw the tree and the board. She wanted to touch the board. Lily's mom said, "Be careful, it's very high!" + +Lily tried to reach the board, but she was too small. She had an idea. She asked her mom to help her. Her mom held her up so she could touch the board. Lily was very happy. She said thank you to her mom. They played in the park until the day had to end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play outside with his toy car. One day, he saw a small, round drain in the ground. He thought it looked interesting, so he went closer to look at it. + +Tim wanted to listen to the sound the drain made when he dropped his toy car into it. He thought it would be a fun game. But when he dropped the car, it fell all the way down and he couldn't see it anymore. Tim felt sad and a little stupid for doing that. + +He went home and told his mom what happened. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, we all make mistakes. Next time, just be more careful." Tim learned his lesson and promised to be more careful when playing near the drain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to look at the stars in the sky. She wanted to see more, so she asked her mom to show her the universe. Her mom said, "I will show you all the stars that are available to see." + +One night, Mia and her mom went outside. They looked up at the sky. They saw many stars shining bright. Mia was very happy. Her mom showed her all the available stars in the universe. + +Mia and her mom went outside every night to look at the stars. Mia learned about the universe and the stars. She was very happy that her mom showed her all the available stars. They loved looking at the universe together. +Once upon a time, there was a big mall. In the mall, there were many shops and fun things to do. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the mall with his mom. Tim was very excited to see all the new things. + +In the mall, Tim saw a big, unknown box. He did not know what was inside the box. Tim wanted to guess what was inside. He thought maybe there was a big toy or a funny hat. Tim's mom said, "Let's open the box and see!" + +Tim opened the box with his mom's help. Inside the box, there was a cute, little puppy! Tim was so happy and surprised. He did not guess there would be a puppy in the box. Tim and his mom took the puppy home, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a very organized room with her toys in one place and her books in another. Lucy's favorite toy was a soft teddy bear named Mr. Bear. She loved to hug Mr. Bear and he would always comfort her when she was sad. + +One sunny day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big cherry tree with lots of red cherries. Lucy's mom said, "We can pick some cherries and take them home." Lucy was very happy and picked many cherries with her mom. + +At the park, Lucy saw a little boy crying. She went to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little boy said, "I lost my toy and can't find it." Lucy thought for a moment and then gave the boy one of her cherries. He smiled and felt better. Lucy learned that sharing can make others happy, and it made her feel good too. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a small cell in her garden. She didn't know what to do with it, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, can I use this cell?" Mia asked. Her mom looked at the cell and said, "Yes, Mia, you can use it to make a necklace." + +Mia was so happy. She used the cell to make a beautiful necklace. She wore it every day and showed it to her friends. + +One day, while playing with her friends, Mia's necklace broke. She was very sad. Her friends helped her look for the cell, but they couldn't find it anywhere. + +Mia went back home and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Mia. We can find another cell and make a new necklace together." Mia smiled, and they went to the garden to look for a new cell. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy. It was a tough toy truck. He loved to play with it all day. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's toy truck and said, "Wow, that's a cool toy!" Tim smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to play with me?" Sue nodded and they both started to play with the truck. + +As they played, Tim's truck got stuck in some mud. Tim tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. So, he decided to kneel down and use his hands to dig the truck out. Sue helped him and together, they got the tough toy truck out of the mud. They laughed and played with the truck for the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the market with her mom. They needed to buy some food. Sue's mom told her, "Sue, remind me to get a lemon." Sue said, "Okay, mom!" + +They walked around the market and saw many things. They saw red apples, big bananas, and smelly fish. Sue didn't like the smell of the fish. She covered her nose and said, "Ew, mom! The fish is smelly!" + +Sue's mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is. But some people like to eat it." They bought some apples and bananas. Then, Sue remembered something. She said, "Mom, don't forget the lemon!" Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sue!" + +They found a nice lemon and bought it. They went home and made a yummy dinner. Sue was happy that she helped her mom and remembered the lemon. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. She loved to play and pretend. One day, Lily wanted to be a chef. She put on her apron and went to the kitchen. + +Lily saw a big pale bowl on the table. She wanted to make something yummy. She found some milk in the fridge. Lily poured the milk into the pale bowl. She mixed it with her spoon and started to pretend she was making a cake. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her playing. She smiled and said, "Lily, you are a great chef!" Lily felt very happy. She shared her pretend cake with her mom, and they both laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a fast rabbit. The rabbit loved to run and play in the forest. One day, the rabbit saw a trap in the forest. He knew it was not good. + +The rabbit went to his friend, the wise owl, and requested help. "Please, help me remove the trap from the forest," said the rabbit. The owl agreed to help because he cared for his friends. + +Together, they removed the trap and kept the forest safe for all the animals. The rabbit learned that it is important to ask for help when you need it, and that friends are there to help each other. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. He was very glad because he loved going to the store. They walked down the aisles and saw many things. + +Then, Tim saw some paint. He asked his mom if he could have the paint to make a picture. His mom said yes and they put the paint in their cart. Tim was very excited to use the paint when they got home. + +When they got home, Tim took out the paint and started to make a picture. He painted a big sun, a tree, and some flowers. Tim was so glad that he got the paint from the store. His mom hung the picture on the fridge, and they both smiled. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in a park. They heard music coming from a light blue house. The cat and dog liked the music and started to dance. + +The cat said, "I dance better than you!" The dog said, "No, I dance better!" They started to fight about who was the best dancer. + +A little girl saw the cat and dog fighting. She said, "Stop fighting! You both dance well. Let's all dance together and have fun!" The cat and dog stopped fighting and danced with the little girl. They all had a great time dancing to the light, happy music. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy cat named Sam. Sam loved to teach little birds how to sing. Every day, Sam would sit under a big tree and wait for the birds to come. + +One day, a small bird named Tim came to Sam. Tim wanted to learn how to sing. Sam was happy to help. They started to sing together. As they sang, Tim got better and better. + +Then, Tim tried to sing a high note. He flew up high in the sky. But, he lost his balance and started to fall. Sam saw Tim fall and ran to catch him. Sam caught Tim just in time. They were both safe. From that day on, Sam and Tim were best friends, and they sang together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Horsie. Horsie lived on a nice farm with his friends. They all liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, Horsie and his friends wanted to play a new game. They thought about what they could do. Horsie had an idea. He said, "Let's be organized and make a race. We can all run fast and see who wins!" All his friends liked the idea, so they got ready for the race. + +Before the race, Horsie saw a sharp rock on the ground. He told his friends, "Watch out for the sharp rock! It could hurt your feet." His friends thanked him for the warning. They started the race and ran fast, being careful not to step on the sharp rock. In the end, Horsie won the race, and all his friends were happy. They had a great day playing together on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a mill. The mill was a place where people do work. They do work to make food. The mill was near a big tree and a small river. + +One day, a restless dog came to the mill. The dog liked to run and play. He did not like to sit still. The dog saw the mill and wanted to do something. + +The dog went into the mill. He saw people do work. They were busy. The dog wanted to help. He picked up a bag with his mouth. He carried the bag to the people. They were happy. The dog was not restless anymore. He liked to do work at the mill. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with a big dog named Max. They were good friends, but Tom always wanted to be the boss. + +One day, Tom said to Max, "I want to be the boss for a minute." Max did not like this idea. He did not want to give up being the boss. But Max loved his friend, so he said, "Okay, you can be the boss for a minute." + +Tom was very happy. He turned around and danced. But then, a big bird flew into their house. The bird wanted to take Tom away. Max knew he had to save his friend. So Max barked very loud and scared the bird away. After that, Tom said, "Thank you, Max. You can be the boss again." And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a cat and a dog were calm friends. They liked to play and talk. They wanted to discuss a new game. The cat had a photo of the game. The photo showed how to play. + +The cat and dog looked at the photo. They talked about the game. They were very happy. The game was easy and fun. They played the game all day. + +At the end of the day, the cat and dog were tired. They sat down and looked at the photo again. They were still calm friends. They knew they would play more games together. +Once upon a time, there was a big sea. In the sea, there was an ancient fish. The fish was very old and wise. One day, the fish met a little crab. The crab was sad because he had a hurt leg. + +The ancient fish said, "Don't worry, little crab. I can help you heal your leg." The crab was happy and thanked the fish. They swam together in the sea, and the fish told the crab a secret. The fish said, "There is a magic rock in the sea. If you touch it, your leg will heal." + +The next day, the crab and the fish went to find the magic rock. They searched and searched, and finally, they found it. The crab touched the rock with his hurt leg. Just like the fish said, the crab's leg began to heal. The crab was very happy and danced around. + +The ancient fish smiled and said, "I told you the magic rock would help you." The crab thanked the fish again and they swam together, happy and healthy. From that day on, the crab and the ancient fish were the best of friends, and they shared many more adventures in the big sea. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey. The turkey was nervous. It was scared of the other animals in the farm. + +One day, a little girl came to the farm. She saw the nervous turkey. The girl was kind and wanted to help the turkey. She gave the turkey some food to taste. The turkey liked the taste of the food. + +As the days went by, the little girl and the nervous turkey became friends. The turkey was not scared anymore. It was happy to have a friend. The girl and the turkey played together every day at the farm. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a light bird went to get the mail. The bird saw a big tree. The bird thought, "I can sit on the tree and read my mail." So, the bird flew up to the tree. + +The bird sat on a branch to read the mail. But the branch was not strong. The bird did not know this. The branch began to bend a little. + +Then, the branch broke! The bird began to fall. But, the bird was fast. The bird opened its wings and flew away. The bird was safe. The bird thought, "Next time, I will find a stronger tree to read my mail." +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. Ollie lived in a safe, warm home by a big river. He loved to play and swim all day with his family. + +One day, Ollie met a nice man who wanted to sell fish. The man said, "Hello, little otter! I have some yummy fish to sell. Would you like some?" Ollie thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, please! I love fish!" + +Ollie bought some fish from the nice man and shared it with his family. They all enjoyed the yummy fish and were very happy. From that day on, Ollie and his family would visit the nice man to buy more fish. They always felt safe and loved in their home by the river. +One day, a big owl and a small cat met in the woods. The owl was sitting on a tree branch, and the cat was walking on the ground. The cat looked at the owl and said, "Hello, Mr. Owl. Can you march with me?" + +The owl looked down at the cat and said, "I can't march, but I can fly. I will fly next to you while you march." So, the cat started to march, and the owl flew beside him. + +As they marched, they found a fake bird on the ground. The cat said, "Look, Mr. Owl, a bird!" The owl looked at the fake bird and said, "No, that's not a real bird. It's a fake one." The cat and the owl laughed and continued to march and fly through the woods, happy to have made a new friend. +One day, a boy named Tom went for a walk. He saw a large stone on the ground. The stone was very big and round. Tom wanted to play with the stone, so he tried to pick it up. But the stone was too heavy for him. + +Tom saw his friend, Sue, walking by. He said to her, "Sue, can you help me lift this big stone?" Sue looked at the stone and said, "It is too heavy for both of us. Maybe we can find a smaller stone to play with." + +Sue had a good idea. She suggested, "Let's look for a smaller stone together." So, Tom and Sue went on a hunt for a smaller stone. They looked under trees and behind bushes. Finally, they found a small stone that was just right for playing. + +Tom and Sue took turns throwing the small stone into the air and catching it. They had a lot of fun playing with the stone all day. When it was time to go home, they put the small stone back where they found it, so they could play with it again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat celery. He would hop and jump all day to find the best celery in the forest. + +One day, while Bob was eating his celery, he heard a whisper. He looked around and saw a little bird. The bird was sad. It could not find its mommy. + +Bob wanted to help the little bird. They hopped and jumped together to find the mommy bird. They asked the other animals if they had seen her. + +Finally, they found the mommy bird. She was so happy to see her baby. The little bird and its mommy thanked Bob for his help. They all became good friends and they all ate celery together. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She liked to help her mom with the laundry. Lucy thought she was very useful when she helped her mom. They had fun doing laundry together. + +One day, Lucy's mom said, "Lucy, can you help me with the laundry today?" Lucy was happy and said, "Yes, mom! I think I can help you!" They went to the laundry room and started to wash the clothes. Lucy helped her mom put the clothes in the washing machine. + +After the laundry was done, Lucy and her mom took the clothes out. They hung the clothes up to dry. Lucy felt very useful helping her mom. They both smiled and were happy. They finished the laundry and went to play together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fine little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. One day, they all decided to play a game to win a prize. + +They played a game of hide and seek. Tim was very good at hiding. He found a big tree to hide behind. His friends looked and looked, but they could not find him. Tim felt happy because he knew he would win the prize. + +When the game was over, Tim came out from behind the tree. He said, "I win!" and he demanded the prize. His friends gave him a big, shiny ball. Tim was very happy, and they all played with the ball together. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had a big closet in her room. She loved to hide in the closet and play with her toys. + +One day, Fluffy heard a noise in the closet. She went inside to see what it was. She saw a little bird trapped in the closet. The bird was scared and wanted to go outside. + +"Please release me," said the bird. Fluffy wanted to help the bird. She opened the closet door and let the bird go free. The bird was happy and thanked Fluffy for being so gentle and kind. + +From that day on, Fluffy and the bird became good friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. And they always made sure the closet door was open, so no one would ever be trapped again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a man named Tom. Tom was a fine man who liked to sell things. One day, Tom decided to sell newspapers to his friends. + +Tom went to his friends and showed them the newspaper. His friends liked the newspaper and gave Tom money. Tom was happy to sell the newspapers and his friends were happy to read them. + +In the end, Tom sold all of his newspapers and everyone in the town was happy. Tom felt proud of himself and his friends were proud of him too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to write and draw. One day, he found a pair of scissors. Tom was very excited to use the scissors. + +Tom thought it would be fun to cut his drawings. So, he started to cut and cut. But he was not careful. He was being foolish. Tom cut his finger a little bit. It hurt, and he cried. + +Tom's mom heard him cry and came to help. She told him to be careful with the scissors. Tom learned his lesson. He was not foolish anymore. He used the scissors carefully and had fun making new drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a great valley. In the valley, many animals lived and played. They were all friends and liked to have fun together. + +One day, a bird named Bella wanted to paint. She had an idea. "I will paint the valley with pretty colors," she said. Bella asked her friends, "Will you help me paint?" They all said, "Yes! We want to help." + +Bella and her friends painted the valley with many colors. The trees were green, the sky was blue, and the flowers were red, yellow, and pink. They all looked at their work and said, "Wow! The valley is so pretty now!" They were very happy and continued to play in the great, colorful valley. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play and laugh with his daddy. They had lots of fun together. + +One day, Tim and his daddy went to the park. They saw a big, smelly dog. The dog was very dirty. Tim said, "Daddy, the dog is smelly!" Daddy laughed and said, "Yes, Tim, the dog is very smelly!" + +Tim and his daddy played with the smelly dog. They threw a ball and the dog ran to get it. The dog was very fast. But then, the dog took the ball and ran away. Tim and his daddy tried to catch the dog, but they could not find it. They were sad because they lost the ball. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big green garden, there lived a little caterpillar named Cathy. Cathy was a loyal friend to all the animals in the garden. She loved to play with her friends, like the happy birds and the funny rabbits. + +One day, Cathy met a new friend, a wise old owl. The owl said, "Cathy, you are a good friend. I will teach you something new. When you help others, you should ask them to pay you back with kindness." Cathy thought this was a great idea. + +Cathy started to help her friends in the garden. She helped the birds build their nests and the rabbits dig their holes. When they asked how to pay her back, Cathy said, "Just be kind to others." Soon, the whole garden was full of happy, kind animals. Cathy the caterpillar learned that being loyal and kind makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a big valley, there was an old house. In the old house, there was a girl named Sue. Sue liked to stir things in her big bowl. One day, Sue saw a big tree with lots of red fruit. She had an idea. + +Sue walked to the big tree and picked the red fruit. She took them to her old house. "I will stir these and make something yummy," she thought. She put the red fruit in her big bowl and began to stir. + +As she stirred, she heard a knock on her door. It was her friend, Tom. Tom saw the red fruit in the big bowl. "Wow! You made something yummy with the red fruit from the tree!" he said. They both ate the yummy treat and played all day. Sue was happy that her idea turned out so well. +One day, a little cat named Kitty saw a big round ball. She wanted to play with it, but it was on top of a tall hill. Kitty felt helpless because she could not reach the ball. + +Kitty asked her friend, Doggy, "Can you help me get the round ball?" Doggy wanted to help, but he was scared of the tall hill. He said, "I am sorry, Kitty. I cannot help you." + +Kitty tried to climb the hill, but she fell down. She hurt her paw and could not prevent the fall. Now, Kitty and Doggy could not play with the round ball. They were sad and went home. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy robot that he loved to play with all day. The robot had a long arm that could pick up things. Tim liked to make the robot pick up his toys and put them away. + +One day, Tim's mom wanted to teach him to be polite. She said, "Tim, it's not nice to be rude. We should always say 'please' and 'thank you' when we ask for things." Tim thought about this and decided he would teach his robot to be polite too. + +The next day, Tim made sure that his robot said 'please' when it used its arm to pick up toys. He also made the robot say 'thank you' after it picked up each toy. Tim was very proud of his robot for being polite, and he was happy that he could teach his robot to be nice. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong, and reliable tree. The tree had many sides. On one side, it had a display of pretty flowers. On another side, it had a display of yummy fruits. The tree was very nice to look at and everyone loved it. + +One day, the sky became dark and gray. The wind started to blow hard. The tree knew that a big storm was coming. It was scared, but it knew it had to be strong for the little animals that lived on its sides. + +The storm came and went, and the tree was still standing. It had lost some of its pretty flowers and yummy fruits, but it was still strong and reliable. The little animals were happy and safe. The tree knew that it had done its job, and it felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to fold paper. He made all kinds of things with the paper. He made birds, boats, and hats. Tim was very happy when he folded paper. + +One day, Tim found a big box of junk in his room. He was so excited to see what was inside. He opened the box and found lots of old paper. Tim thought it would be fun to fold this old paper too. He did not know that this was not just any paper. + +Tim started to fold the old paper from the junk box. He made a big bird. When he was done, the bird came to life! The bird was not nice. It started to fly around and break things in Tim's room. Tim was scared and did not know what to do. + +Tim tried to catch the bird, but it was too fast. The bird broke more and more things. Tim's room was a big mess. Tim's mom and dad came in and saw the mess. They were very sad and mad at Tim. Tim knew he should not have folded the old paper from the junk box. +Once upon a time, there was a nurse named Sally. She worked at a big hospital and helped people feel better. One day, she met a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling uncomfortable because he had a big boo-boo on his knee. + +Sally, the nurse, wanted to help Timmy. She put a soft bandage on his knee and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt better and said, "Thank you, Sally!" But then, Timmy accidentally stepped on Sally's foot. "Ouch!" said Sally. + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Sally." Sally was a kind nurse, so she forgave Timmy. They both smiled and became good friends. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful and Sally kept helping people feel better. +There was a giant. The giant was very big and bossy. He lived in a big house on a hill. He liked to tell everyone what to do. The people in the town did not like the bossy giant. + +One day, a little girl went to the giant's house. She was not scared. She asked the giant, "Why are you so bossy?" The giant was surprised. No one had ever asked him that before. + +The giant thought about it. He said, "I don't know. I don't want to be bossy." The little girl smiled. She told the giant, "You can be nice and make friends." The giant liked the idea. He became nice and made many friends in the town. +Once upon a time, in a big hotel, there was a little seed. The seed wanted to grow into a big plant. The hotel had many rooms, but only one room was available for the seed to live in. The seed was very happy to have a room. + +Every day, the sun shone through the window and the seed got water. The seed started to grow. It grew and grew, and soon, it was a big, strong plant. The plant was so big, it reached the ceiling of the hotel room. + +One day, the people who worked at the hotel saw the big plant. They were so happy and surprised. They decided to move the plant to the lobby, where everyone could see it. The plant was now the most beautiful thing in the hotel, and everyone loved it. +One day, a big lion with a loud roar lived in the woods. He was not very smart, but he was happy. The lion liked to roar all day and play with his friends. + +One day, while the lion was walking, he found a mug. The lion did not know what a mug was because he was ignorant. He thought the mug was a toy and played with it. He put the mug on his head and roared very loud. + +All the animals heard the lion's roar and came to see what was happening. They saw the lion with the mug on his head and laughed. The lion was happy to make his friends laugh. They all played together with the mug and had a fun day. +One day, Mark went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy a gift for Mark's friend, Sam. Sam was a gifted kid who loved to draw. Mark saw a big box of colors and knew Sam would like it. + +Mark and his mom bought the box of colors and went home. Mark hid the gift in his room so Sam would not see it. He was very excited to give it to Sam at the party. He knew his friend would love it. + +On the day of the party, Mark gave the gift to Sam. Sam opened it and saw the big box of colors. He was so happy and gave Mark a big hug. They spent the whole day drawing and having fun with the new colors. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big ball. He liked to play with the ball. Tim was very happy. But, Tim was sometimes naughty. He liked to drop the ball from high places and watch it bounce. + +One day, Tim had a question. What if he dropped the ball from the top of the stairs? He thought it would be fun. So, he went up the stairs with the ball. He held the ball over the edge and dropped it. + +The ball bounced down the stairs very fast. It hit a vase at the bottom. The vase broke into many pieces. Tim's mom was very sad and angry. She said, "You were naughty, Tim! Now you must clean the mess." Tim felt bad and knew he should not drop the ball from high places again. +One day, a poor cat was walking in the park. She saw a bag on the ground. She wanted to see what was inside. She used her paw to open it. Inside the bag, she found some powder and a string. The cat was very happy. + +The cat decided to play with the string. She tried to tie the string around a tree. But it was hard for her because she had little paws. She tried and tried, but she could not tie it. She felt sad. + +Then, a friendly dog came to the park. He saw the poor cat trying to tie the string. The dog wanted to help the cat. He used his teeth to tie the string around the tree. The cat was so happy. They played together with the powder and the string all day. The poor cat and the friendly dog became best friends. +One day, a little vehicle named Vicky was driving down a busy road. She saw lots of other vehicles going fast. Vicky wanted to go fast too, but she was scared. She saw a big vehicle, named Benny, who was zipping by. + +Vicky called out, "Benny, how do you zip so fast?" + +Benny smiled and said, "Vicky, it's easy! Just be brave and go, go, go!" + +Vicky thought about it and said, "Okay, I will try!" + +Vicky took a deep breath and started to zip down the busy road. She felt happy and free. Benny cheered, "You did it, Vicky!" + +From that day on, Vicky loved to zip on busy roads with her new friend Benny. They had lots of fun together, zipping and playing with the other vehicles. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little garden, there lived a red tomato. The tomato had many friends who lived with it. There were the sun, the rain, and the wind. They all loved to help the tomato grow big and strong. + +One day, the sun shone brightly and warmed the tomato. The rain came and gave the tomato a nice drink of water. The wind blew gently and helped the tomato's seeds spread around the garden. The tomato was very happy with all the help it got from its friends. + +Soon, the tomato grew bigger and bigger. It was now time for the tomato to help others. A little girl came to the garden and picked the tomato. She took it home and shared it with her family. They all enjoyed the tasty tomato. And so, the tomato, with the help of its friends, made everyone happy. +One day, Tom went to the big room with the long bookshelf. He saw many books on the bookshelf. He wanted to find a book with fun pictures. Tom looked and looked, but he could not find the book he wanted. + +Then, he saw a big red ball behind the bookshelf. Tom tried to get the ball, but it was stuck. He pushed and pulled, but the ball did not move. Tom was sad and screamed for help. + +His mom heard the scream and came to help Tom. She moved the bookshelf a little and got the big red ball for him. Tom was very happy. He played with the ball and forgot about the book. The long bookshelf was still there, waiting for Tom to find a fun book another day. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a modern house with big windows. Kitty loved to play with her ball and eat her favorite cream. One day, Kitty saw a big box in the living room. She thought, "What could be inside?" + +Kitty's owner, Sam, said, "Kitty, you will need to be patient. We will open the box soon." Kitty waited and waited. She played with her ball, but she could not stop thinking about the big box. She even forgot to eat her cream! + +Finally, Sam opened the big box. Inside was a new friend for Kitty! It was a little kitten. Kitty and the kitten played with the ball and shared the cream. Kitty was so happy that she waited for her surprise. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to play dress-up with her pretty clothes. Her favorite thing to wear was a veil. She liked to pretend she was a queen. + +One day, Lily saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and meowed loudly. Lily wanted to help the cat, so she had an idea. She took off her veil and said, "Don't worry, cat! I will help you!" + +Lily threw one end of her veil up to the cat. The cat grabbed the veil with its paws. Lily held the other end of the veil and started to pull. With Lily's help, the cat came down from the tree. The cat was happy and thanked Lily with a soft purr. + +Lily's mom and dad saw what she did and were very proud of her. They knew she had a kind heart. From that day on, Lily and the cat became best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. And sometimes, they even played dress-up with the veil. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The little boat loved to sail in the sea. One day, it met a big boat. The big boat was rude. It said, "You are too small to sail with me!" + +The little boat was sad, but it wanted to show the big boat that it could sail well. So, the little boat said, "Let's have a race to see who is faster!" The big boat agreed, and they started to sail. + +As they sailed, they saw a fight between two fish. The little boat wanted to help, but the big boat said, "No! We must win the race!" The little boat did not listen and stopped to help the fish. + +The big boat won the race and laughed at the little boat. The little boat was sad, but it knew that helping the fish was more important. The fish said thank you to the little boat, but the big boat sailed away, still rude and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a bright red desk. It was a very special desk because it could talk. The desk had a friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily and the desk loved to play together. + +One day, Lily said to the desk, "I want to give you a gift." The desk was very happy to hear this. "What will I receive?" the desk asked. Lily thought for a moment and said, "I will give you a pretty picture to put on your top." + +Lily took out her crayons and paper. She drew a beautiful picture of the sun, the sky, and the grass. The desk was so happy to receive the picture. "Thank you, Lily!" said the desk. "I love it!" + +From that day on, the bright red desk and Lily were the best of friends. They played together every day, and the desk always had a pretty picture on its top. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to perform tricks for his friends. He could jump, roll over, and even dance on his back legs. Spot was very good at performing, and everyone loved to watch him. + +One day, Spot found a dirty piece of paper on the ground. It was a license for a big car. Spot wanted to find the owner of the license, so he picked it up with his mouth and went to look for them. He walked and walked, showing the dirty license to everyone he met. + +Finally, Spot found the owner of the license. It was a nice lady who was very happy to see her license again. She thanked Spot and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Spot and the nice lady were best friends. And Spot still loved to perform tricks for all his friends, old and new. +One day, a little cat named Lucy went for a walk. She saw a big tree and wanted to look at the top. Lucy started to climb the tree. She looked up and saw a bird on a branch. The bird looked at Lucy and said, "Hello!" + +Lucy was scared and jumped down from the tree. She felt something on her shoulder. It was a small bug. The bug looked at Lucy and said, "Don't be scared, I am your friend." Lucy felt ashamed for being scared of the bug and the bird. She said, "I am sorry, I was scared." + +The bug and the bird told Lucy, "It's okay to be scared sometimes. We can all be friends." Lucy felt happy and played with her new friends. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball. One day, Max's ball went missing. He was very sad and wanted to find it. Max went on a search to find his ball. He looked in the house and in the yard, but he could not find it. + +Max's friend, a cat named Luna, saw him looking all around. Luna asked Max, "What are you doing?" Max said, "I am searching for my ball. I love it so much, but I can't find it." Luna wanted to help Max, so they both went on a crazy search to find the ball. + +They looked under the table, behind the couch, and even in the kitchen. Then, Max remembered he had left his ball near the big tree in the park. They ran to the park and found Max's ball under the tree. Max was so happy and thanked Luna for helping him. They played with the ball all day long and had lots of fun. From that day on, Max and Luna became best friends and always played together. +One day, a big dog and a small cat went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining, and the park was calm. The dog and the cat felt happy. + +The dog said, "Let's leave our toys here and play with the ball!" The cat said, "Okay!" They left their toys under a tree and played with the ball. They ran and jumped, having fun together. + +After a while, they got tired. They went back to the tree to get their toys. But the toys were not there! They looked left and right. The dog said, "I see our toys!" A little boy had found them and was playing with them. The dog and the cat went to the boy, and he gave their toys back. They all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, a little pigeon lived in a park. The pigeon had a friend named Tim. Tim liked to skip and play with the pigeon. They had lots of fun together. + +One day, Tim saw an expensive toy in a store. He wanted to buy it, but he did not have enough money. Tim was sad. The pigeon wanted to help Tim feel better. + +So, the pigeon and Tim decided to skip and play in the park again. They laughed and had so much fun. Tim forgot about the expensive toy. He was happy to have a friend like the pigeon. And they played together every day. +One day, a fish named Fin swam near a reef. The reef was big and had many colors. Fin saw a soft, pink coral on the reef. He wanted to touch it. + +Fin met a turtle named Tim. Fin said, "Tim, let's pass the reef together!" Tim said, "Yes, let's go!" They swam near the reef and saw many pretty things. + +As they passed the reef, Fin and Tim touched the soft coral. They played with other fish and had a fun day. They were happy they passed the reef together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to ask questions. One day, she asked her mom, "What is the day today?" Her mom said, "Today is Wednesday." + +Lucy went outside to play. She saw a distant hill far away. She asked her friend, "Do you see that hill?" Her friend said, "Yes, I see it." + +Lucy and her friend walked to the distant hill. When they got there, they played and had fun. They were happy it was Wednesday. At the end of the day, Lucy and her friend went home. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a stable. In the stable, there were many animals. There was a big horse, a small dog, and a tiny cat. They all lived happily together in the stable. + +One day, a man came to the stable with a big, expensive toy. The toy was shiny and pretty. The animals were very excited to see the toy. The man left the toy in the stable for the animals to play with. + +The next day, the animals woke up and found that the expensive toy had vanished! The big horse, the small dog, and the tiny cat were all very sad. They looked everywhere for the toy, but they could not find it. Then, the man came back to the stable and saw the sad animals. He gave them a big hug and told them not to worry. He would find the toy and bring it back to the stable. The animals were happy again, knowing that their friend would help them. +One day, a little red car named Tim was very tired. He had been driving all day with his friend, a blue car named Sam. They were on a fun trip to see the big city. Tim's engine was hot and he needed to rest. + +Tim said to Sam, "I am tired. Can we stop and rest?" Sam looked at Tim and saw that his engine was not happy. "Yes, let's stop and rest," Sam agreed. They found a nice, quiet place under a big tree to rest their engines. + +As they rested, they saw a beautiful glow in the sky. It was the sun going to sleep. Tim and Sam watched the glow until the sky was dark. They felt much better after resting. They were ready to go on their fun trip again. +Once upon a time, in a small farm, there was a hen. The hen had an egg. The hen was nervous. She wanted to know what would happen to her egg. + +One day, the sun was shining. The hen sat on the egg to keep it warm. She waited and waited. She was still nervous, but she hoped something good would happen. + +After some time, the egg started to crack. The hen was so happy! A little chick came out of the egg. The hen was not nervous anymore. She knew something good happened. The hen and the chick lived happily together on the farm. +One day, a large, friendly dog named Max went to play in the park. He saw a small boy near a tree. The boy was sad and crying. Max wanted to help and comfort the boy, so he walked up to him slowly. + +Max saw that the boy had a ball. It was stuck high up in the tree. The boy wanted to play pitch with his ball, but he couldn't reach it. Max had an idea. He would help the boy get his ball back. + +Max jumped up and down, trying to reach the ball. The boy clapped and cheered as Max tried harder. Finally, Max jumped very high and grabbed the ball with his mouth. He gave the ball back to the boy. The boy was so happy and hugged Max. They played pitch together and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a small, hurt dog named Max. Max needed to heal, so Lily made a big wish. She wanted Max to feel all better. + +One day, Lily and Max were in the park. Max was very alert. He saw a pretty butterfly. Max wanted to play with the butterfly, but his hurt leg made it hard. Lily saw Max's sad face and knew her wish had to come true. + +Lily closed her eyes and wished very hard. She said, "Please let Max heal and play again." Suddenly, Max felt better. He jumped up and played with the butterfly. Lily was so happy her wish came true. They played all day long in the park, and Max was all better. +There was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to look at the stars at night. He would sit by the window and watch them twinkle. One day, Tim wished he could go to the universe and see the stars up close. + +Tim went to bed and had a dream. In his dream, he met a kind star. The star said, "Come with me, Tim. I will show you the universe." Tim was very happy and went with the star. They flew up into the sky, higher and higher. + +As they flew, the star told Tim, "You must be careful in the universe. There are many things you do not know." Tim listened and was careful. He saw many stars and planets. He had a fun time in the universe. When it was time to go home, Tim thanked the star and woke up. He would always remember his trip to the universe. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, Spot's family went on vacation. They were very excited. Spot was excited too. He wanted to go on vacation with his family. + +While on vacation, Spot saw a big stick. He wanted to snap it. Spot tried to snap the stick with his teeth. But the stick was very big and very strong. Spot tried and tried, but he could not snap the stick. + +Spot was sad. He wanted to snap the stick so badly. He did not listen to his family when they told him to stop. Spot tried to snap the stick one more time. But this time, he hurt his teeth. Spot cried and cried. The vacation was not fun anymore. + +The moral of the story is to listen to others when they tell you to stop. Sometimes, they know what is best for you. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a helpful girl named Lily. She loved to help her dad in the stable. The stable was the home for their big horse, named Buddy. Lily was very happy when she was with Buddy. + +One day, Lily went to the stable and saw that Buddy was sad. She asked, "Buddy, why are you sad?" Buddy did not say anything, but Lily knew she could help. She thought that maybe Buddy needed a good rub to feel better. + +Lily started to rub Buddy's back gently. As she rubbed, Buddy started to feel happy. He made a happy sound, and Lily knew she had helped her friend. They played together in the stable, and Buddy was not sad anymore. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to give Buddy a rub when he was sad. They became the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after in their little town. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his ball. One night, Max saw the big, round moon in the sky. It was so bright and pretty. Max wanted to play with the moon. + +Max started to jump and try to catch the moon. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. Max began to panic. He wanted the moon so much, but it was too high. He did not know what to do. + +Max did not give up. He jumped higher and higher, but still could not catch the moon. Max was very tired and sad. He lay down on the ground and cried. The moon stayed up in the sky, and Max could not play with it. The end. +Once there was a girl named Mia. She had an unusual toy. It was a little doll with a dress made of thread. Mia loved her doll very much. + +One day, the doll's dress got a big hole. Mia was sad. She said, "Oh no! My doll's dress is broken. What can I do?" + +Mia's mom saw her suffer. She said, "Don't worry, Mia. I can fix it for you." Mia's mom took a needle and thread. She sewed the hole in the dress. Now, the doll's dress was like new. + +Mia was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom!" She played with her unusual doll all day. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bird named Polly. Polly loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, she saw a big screen in a house. The screen was showing pictures of birds just like her. + +Polly went to her friend, a kind cat named Tom. "Tom, I saw a screen with birds like me," said Polly. Tom wanted to help his friend, so he said, "Let's go see the screen together!" + +When they got to the house, they saw a little girl crying. She was sad because she missed her friends. Polly and Tom wanted to comfort her. They sang a happy song and danced. The little girl stopped crying and smiled. From that day on, they all became good friends and played together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a dull key in a drawer. He was very curious about what the key could open. He went around his house, trying to open all the doors and boxes, but none of them worked. Tim felt sad and waved to his mom for help. + +His mom came and looked at the key. She thought for a moment and then waved her hand towards the old shed in the backyard. "Maybe it opens the door to the shed," she said. Tim's eyes lit up, and he ran to the shed with his mom. + +Tim put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a creak. Inside, they found a small box. Tim opened the box and found a beautiful toy car. He was so happy and waved the car around, playing with it all day long. The dull key had brought Tim a new and exciting toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a dream that he was in a big orange room. In the room, there were many toys and games for him to play with. Tim was very happy in his dream. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Come, Tim! Let's go to the park." At the park, Tim saw a big orange ball. It reminded him of his dream. He played with the ball and had lots of fun. + +As the sun went down, they went home. Tim told his mom about his dream and the orange ball. She smiled and said, "Maybe your dream will come true one day." Tim went to bed, hoping to see the orange room in his dreams again. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to run with speed through the forest. One sunny day, Remy saw a big turtle named Toby. Toby walked slow and it was difficult for him to move fast. Remy asked Toby, "Do you want to race with me?" Toby just nod his head. + +The race began and Remy ran very fast. He looked back and saw Toby was far behind. Remy thought, "I am fast. I will win for sure." So, he decided to take a nap under a tree. Toby kept walking slow and steady. He did not stop or take a nap. + +When Remy woke up, he saw Toby was about to win the race. Remy tried to run fast, but it was too late. Toby won the race. Remy felt sad but learned a lesson. He knew that being slow and steady can win the race too. From that day on, Remy and Toby became good friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a polite otter named Ollie. Ollie lived in a big lake with his family. He loved to play with his friends in the water. + +One day, Ollie and his friends were playing near the shore. They saw a big, round, shiny thing in the sky. They all stopped and gazed at it. It was the sun, and it made them feel warm and happy. + +Ollie and his friends played all day in the sun. They swam, they jumped, and they had so much fun. At the end of the day, they all said "thank you" to the sun for giving them a great day. And then, they went home to their families, ready for another day of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was a daughter who loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and even a pink room. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. "Mom, can I lie on the grass?" she asked. Her mom said, "Yes, you can lie on the grass, but be careful not to get dirty." Lily smiled and lied down on the soft, green grass. She looked up at the sky and saw big, white clouds. + +As Lily lay there, a small pink butterfly flew by. "Hello, pink butterfly!" said Lily. The butterfly landed on her nose and tickled her. Lily giggled and the butterfly flew away. She jumped up and ran to her mom. "Mom, I saw a pink butterfly!" she said excitedly. Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, my dear daughter." They went home, and Lily told her dad all about the pink butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Bobo saw a different bird in a tree near his home. This bird was big and had pretty colors. Bobo wanted to be friends with the new bird. + +Bobo flew to the new bird and said, "Hi! I am Bobo. I like your colors. Do you want to sing a song with me?" The big bird smiled and said, "Yes, I want to sing a song with you. My name is Lulu." + +Bobo and Lulu sang a song together. Their song was happy and fun. All the other animals in the forest heard their song and came to see. They saw Bobo and Lulu singing and joined them. Soon, all the animals were singing the happy song together. Bobo and Lulu became best friends and sang songs every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very enthusiastic about getting mail. One day, he saw an envelope on the table. It was a colorful envelope with his name on it. Tim was very happy and excited. + +He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, look! I got an envelope! Is it mine?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you own that envelope. It is for you." + +Tim opened the envelope with a big smile. Inside, there was a card from his grandma. She wrote that she loved him very much. Tim felt very happy and loved. He wanted to send a card back to his grandma. + +So, Tim and his mom went to the store. They bought a pretty card and an envelope. Tim wrote a nice message for his grandma. He put the card in the envelope and gave it to the mailman. + +A few days later, his grandma got the card. She was so happy to see Tim's message. From that day on, Tim loved sending and getting envelopes even more. +One day, a boy named Sam wanted to play hockey. He put on his tough shoes and went outside. Sam saw his friend Tim and asked, "Want to play hockey with me?" + +Tim said, "Yes, I want to play!" So, they played hockey together. They had so much fun. + +While they were playing, Sam saw a cat peek from behind a tree. Sam and Tim stopped playing and went to see the cat. The cat was very cute and they played with the cat too. Then, they went back to playing hockey and had a great day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an envelope on the table. He was very curious about what was inside. Tim asked his mom, "Mom, can I open this envelope?" + +His mom said, "No, Tim. That is not yours. It is for your dad." + +Tim was not happy. He wanted to see what was inside. So, he decided to poke a hole in the envelope with his finger. + +When his dad came home, he saw the hole in the envelope. He was sad and angry. He said, "Tim, you should not touch things that are not yours." + +In the end, Tim learned that he should always ask before touching other people's things. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a very unusual radish. This radish was not red like the others, but blue! All the other radishes and plants in the garden were surprised. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the garden. She saw the blue radish and said, "Wow, you are so different! I like you." The blue radish was happy and thanked Lily. "Thank you, Lily. I trust you. Can you help me find a new home?" asked the radish. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I will help you." She carefully dug up the blue radish and took it to her own garden. There, the blue radish made new friends and grew big and strong. And everyone learned that being unusual can be very special. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn donkey named Donny. He had a cart that he would bring to the market every day. The cart was full of fruits and vegetables that his friend, Farmer Joe, grew in his garden. + +One sunny day, Donny did not want to bring the cart to the market. He was feeling very stubborn. Farmer Joe said, "Donny, please bring the cart to the market. We need to sell our fruits and vegetables." But Donny just shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to." + +Farmer Joe tried to push the cart himself, but it was too heavy. So, he asked his friends for help. They all came and pushed the cart together. When Donny saw everyone working so hard, he felt bad. He decided to help and bring the cart to the market. From that day on, Donny was not stubborn anymore and always brought the cart to the market with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Bobo. Bobo lived in a cave in the woods. He loved to play all day with his friends. + +One day, Bobo and his friends wanted to buy some honey. They needed to pay the bee for the honey. So, they all gave the bee some pretty rocks and shiny things. + +The bee was happy with the rocks and shiny things. Bobo and his friends took the honey back to the cave. They had a big honey party and played all day. They were very happy. The end. +One day, a bright pink pig named Poppy lived on a farm. She loved to play in the mud and roll around. Poppy had a best friend, a dog named Daisy. They loved to play together. + +One day, Poppy and Daisy found a big ball. They both wanted to play with it. "I want to play with the ball!" said Poppy. "No, I want to play with it!" said Daisy. They both tried to grab the ball, but they couldn't decide who should play with it first. + +Then, Poppy had an idea. "Let's rub the ball and make a wish!" she said. Daisy agreed. They both rubbed the ball and wished for another ball to play with. Suddenly, another ball appeared! Now, they both had a ball to play with and they were happy. They played together all day long. +One day, a big, hairy bug went to fly. The bug saw a log near a tree. The bug wanted to sit on the log. + +The bug flew to the log and sat down. The bug saw a little ant on the log too. The ant was walking on the log. + +The bug and the ant became friends. They played on the log all day. They had fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tom. Tom loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long. He whistled when he played, when he ate, and even when he slept. + +One day, Tom went to the park. He was very impatient to play with his friends. He whistled a happy song as he ran to the swings. His friends were happy to see him too. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. + +As the sun began to set, Tom whistled a goodbye song. He waved to his friends and went home. Tom's mom and dad were so proud of their youth. They knew that Tom's happy whistling made everyone smile. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when the sun was high in the sky. One day, she decided to go on an adventure with her best friend, a dog named Max. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree with lots of fruit. Lily said, "Max, let's pick some fruit! But we must not spoil them." Max wagged his tail and helped Lily pick the fruit. They were very careful not to spoil any. + +After they picked the fruit, they sat under the tree and shared it. They were happy to enjoy the sweet fruit under the high sun. And they promised to always be careful and not spoil the things they loved. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little cat. The little cat had a soft paw. One day, the little cat saw a big red ball in a tree. The little cat wanted to play with the big red ball. But the big red ball was too high. The little cat could not reach it. + +Then, a big dog came. The big dog was rude. He said, "I can reach the big red ball, but I will not help you." The little cat was sad. The big dog laughed and walked away. + +A kind bird saw the little cat and wanted to help. The kind bird flew up and pushed the big red ball down. The little cat was happy. The little cat and the kind bird played with the big red ball all day. The rude big dog saw them and felt sad. He learned that being kind is better than being rude. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow flower. The yellow flower lived in a nice garden. One day, the yellow flower wanted to bloom. + +The yellow flower saw a dishwasher in the garden. The dishwasher was big and clean. The yellow flower thought the dishwasher could help it bloom. + +The yellow flower asked the dishwasher for help. The dishwasher said yes. It gave the yellow flower water and sun. The yellow flower was so happy. It bloomed big and pretty. The yellow flower and dishwasher were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little razor. It was sad because it could not stand like the other razors. The other razors would laugh and say, "You can't stand like us!" + +One day, a kind toothbrush saw the sad razor and asked, "Why are you sad?" The razor replied, "I can't stand like the other razors. They laugh at me." The toothbrush wanted to help the razor. + +The toothbrush had an idea. It asked the razor to sit on its bristles. The kind toothbrush helped the razor stand up. The other razors saw this and stopped laughing. The unique razor was happy and said, "Thank you, toothbrush!" From that day on, the razor and the toothbrush were best friends. +One day, a bee named Buzzy was flying around. She was looking for a new hive to belong to. Buzzy was very careful when she flew, so she would not get lost. She saw many hives, but they were not the right ones for her. + +Buzzy met a friendly butterfly named Flappy. Flappy asked, "Why are you sad, Buzzy?" Buzzy said, "I need to find a hive to belong to, but I can't find one." Flappy wanted to help Buzzy, so they looked for a hive together. + +They found a big, beautiful hive. But the bees inside did not want to share their hive with Buzzy. Buzzy was sad, but she did not give up. She kept looking with Flappy. Finally, they found a small, cozy hive with nice bees. The nice bees said, "You can belong with us, Buzzy!" Buzzy was so happy, and she thanked Flappy for helping her. Now, Buzzy had a hive to belong to and a new friend in Flappy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little cat named Luna. Luna liked to play with her friends, the birds and the squirrels. One day, Luna went for a walk to meet her best friend, a little dog named Max. They planned to meet at noon, when the sun was high in the sky. + +Luna was a very persistent cat. She never gave up, even when things were hard. On her way to meet Max, she found a big tree with a high branch. Luna wanted to climb the tree and see the whole forest. She tried and tried, but she could not reach the top. Luna did not give up. She kept trying until she finally reached the high branch. + +From the top of the tree, Luna saw Max waiting for her near the river. She quickly climbed down and ran to meet him. They were so happy to see each other. They played all afternoon, splashing in the water and chasing each other. As the sun started to set, Luna and Max said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. Luna went back to her home in the forest, knowing that her persistence helped her have a fun day with her best friend. +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 big armchair in her living room. It was so comfy and flexible, she could sit on it and even hide behind it. + +Lily thought it would be fun to play hide and seek with her armchair. She closed her eyes and counted to ten while her friends went to hide. When she opened her eyes, she saw her friend Jake hiding behind the armchair. Lily giggled and said, "I found you, Jake!" + +Then it was Lily's turn to hide. She crawled behind the armchair and curled up into a little ball. Her friends looked everywhere, but they couldn't find her. Finally, Lily popped out from behind the armchair and shouted, "Here I am!" Her friends cheered and they all had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big, white goose in the park. The goose looked at her with a fearful expression and ran away. + +Lily felt sad for scaring the goose and wanted to say sorry. She went to the store and bought some bread to feed the goose. When she went back to the park, she saw the goose again. This time, the goose wasn't scared anymore and came close to Lily. + +Lily was happy that the goose liked the bread and started to play with it. They became friends and played together every day. From that day on, Lily always said please before feeding the goose and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, Jack's mom took him to the lake to sail on a boat. Jack was so excited to sail on the boat and see the water. + +As they were sailing, Jack saw a big building called a lab. He asked his mom what it was and she told him it was a place where scientists did experiments. Jack thought it was cool and wanted to explore the lab. + +After sailing back to shore, Jack and his mom went to the lab. Jack was glad to see all the cool things the scientists were doing. They showed him a robot and let him play with it. Jack had so much fun at the lab and couldn't wait to go back and sail on the boat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he saw a big pot on the stove with steam coming out of it. He asked his mom what it was and she told him it was soup. + +Timmy was very curious about the soup and wanted to try it. He requested a bowl from his mom, but she told him it was too hot and he had to wait. Timmy was disappointed, but he knew his mom was right. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom served him a bowl of soup. Timmy blew on it to cool it down and took a bite. It was delicious! Timmy was happy he waited and grateful for his mom's advice. From then on, whenever he saw steam coming from a pot, he knew it meant something yummy was cooking. +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 went on a walk with his mom and dad. They walked and walked until they saw a big mountain in the distance. + +Timmy was so excited to see the mountain! He said to his mom and dad, "Look! Look! I see a mountain! Can we climb it?" His mom and dad smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Timmy. But for now, let's just enjoy looking at it." + +As they continued their walk, Timmy felt very lucky to be outside with his family. He said, "I'm so lucky to be with you guys and see all the beautiful things around us." His mom and dad hugged him and said, "We're lucky to have you too, Timmy." + +And so, they continued their walk, enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds around them. Timmy was happy to be outside with his family, seeing the mountain and feeling lucky to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pin that she loved to wear on her shirt. One day, she accidentally dropped the pin and it rolled under the couch. + +Lily asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me find my pin?" she said. + +Mommy replied, "Of course, Lily. I'll step on a stool to look under the couch." + +Lily was happy that her mommy was so reliable and could help her find her pin. With her mommy's help, they found the pin and Lily was able to wear it again. She was so grateful to have a reliable mommy who could help her with anything she needed. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Granny. She liked to bake cookies and put them in a jar. One day, she wanted to test a new recipe for chocolate cookies. She got all the ingredients and put them on the table. Then, she mixed them together and put the dough in the oven. After a few minutes, she took the cookies out and let them cool. She gave one to her grandson and he loved it! From that day on, Granny made the best chocolate cookies ever. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a birthday. She was very happy because she got lots of presents and cake. But then, her mommy said it was time to open a big box. Lily was scared because she didn't know what was inside. + +Her mommy helped her unzip the box and out popped a big, fluffy teddy bear! Lily was so happy and hugged the bear tight. From that day on, the teddy bear was her best friend and she was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She loved to nap on her big, soft bed. One day, she went for a walk and found a pretty rock. The rock was shiny and smooth. She picked it up and held it in her hand. She decided to take the rock home and put it on her nightstand. That night, she fell asleep next to her new rock and had sweet dreams. From then on, she took a nap every day with her special rock by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a big school with lots of teachers. One day, the principal asked the teachers to count how many kids were in each class. They used a big paper with lots of numbers on it to keep track. + +One of the teachers, Miss Lily, was very kind. She loved to help her students and always had a smile on her face. But one day, she saw a disgusting bug on her staff and it made her very scared. She asked her friend, Mr. Tom, to help her get rid of it. + +Mr. Tom came quickly and used a tissue to catch the bug. He threw it out the window and Miss Lily was very happy. She thanked Mr. Tom and they went back to teaching their students. From that day on, Miss Lily always checked her staff for bugs before she started teaching. The end. +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 playing in the park, he saw a puzzle on the ground. Timmy loved puzzles and decided to solve it. + +As he was solving the puzzle, he heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a big tree fall down. Timmy was scared but he knew he had to be brave. He ran to the tree to make sure no one was hurt. + +After making sure everyone was okay, Timmy felt restless. He couldn't stop thinking about the tree falling down. But then he remembered the puzzle he solved and felt proud of himself. Timmy knew that he could solve anything if he put his mind to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her colorful toys. One day, her mom brought her a big box filled with new toys. Lily was so excited to see so many toys in the box. + +She started playing with them one by one. She counted the number of toys and found out that there were 10 toys in the box. She was happy to have so many new toys to play with. + +Lily's favorite toy was a colorful ball. She loved to throw it in the air and catch it. It made her feel happy and excited. She played with her new toys all day long and went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to sleep all day and all night. One morning, his mom came to wake him up. "Benny, wake up sleepyhead! It's time for breakfast," she said. + +Benny rubbed his eyes and slowly got out of bed. He followed his mom to the kitchen where she had made a big bowl of oatmeal with honey on top. Benny loved honey and he ate his oatmeal quickly. + +After breakfast, Benny went outside to play with his friends. They played tag and climbed trees. But then, Benny fell and hurt his knee. His friend asked, "Are you okay, Benny?" Benny replied, "No, my knee hurts." His friend helped him up and they went to find Benny's mom. + +Benny's mom put a bandage on his knee and gave him a big hug. "Thank you for taking care of me," Benny said. His mom smiled and said, "That's what moms are for." Benny felt better and went back to playing with his friends, happy to have such a caring mom. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly grandma who loved to bake cookies. She would mix the dough and put it in the oven to bake. One day, her grandchild came to visit and the grandma asked if they wanted to help perform the cookie baking. The grandchild was so excited and said yes! + +Together, they mixed the dough and put it on the cookie sheet. Then, they put the cookies in the oven to bake. While they were waiting, the grandma told the grandchild stories about when she was young. Finally, the cookies were done and they took them out of the oven. They were so yummy! + +The grandchild was so happy that they got to perform the cookie baking with their grandma. They ate the cookies and sat together, enjoying each other's company. From that day on, they made cookies together every time they saw each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big shelf in her room. One day, she wanted to put a new book on the shelf. But the shelf was too high for her to reach. + +She asked her friend, Timmy, to help her. Timmy was very fast and climbed up the shelf quickly. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are my best friend." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I will always help you, Lily. When we grow up, we will marry and be best friends forever." Lily blushed and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend forever too." And they both smiled and continued to read their books on the shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a street with her mom and dad. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a little bird with a hurt wing. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we help the little bird? It's hurt." + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can help. Let's bring it inside and give it some food and water." + +So, Lily and her mom brought the little bird inside and gave it some seeds and water. The bird was very happy and chirped a little song. + +Lily felt so happy to receive a little chirp from the bird. She said, "Thank you for singing to me, little bird. I hope you feel better soon." + +And from that day on, Lily and her family took care of the little bird until it was strong enough to fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big frame on her bedroom wall that held a picture of her family. One day, Lily went to the park and met a new friend named Max. Max was a naughty puppy who loved to run and play. + +Lily and Max played together for a long time. They ran around and had so much fun. Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. He ran so fast that he accidentally knocked over Lily's frame! The glass broke and the picture fell out. + +Lily was sad because the frame was special to her. Max felt bad for being naughty and breaking the frame. "I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I didn't mean to break your frame." Lily forgave Max and said, "It's okay. I'm just happy we met and had fun together." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures with his crayons. He drew pictures of the sun, the moon, and the stars. He even drew pictures of his mom and dad. + +One day, Timmy had a thoughtful idea. He wanted to draw a picture of the earth. But he didn't know what the earth looked like. So, he asked his mom for help. + +His mom told him to look at a globe. Timmy saw the earth and he thought it was so big and beautiful. He wanted to share his picture with the world. + +So, Timmy asked his dad to print his picture on a big poster. His dad printed the picture and Timmy was so happy. He showed his picture to everyone and they loved it. Timmy knew that he had made the earth smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a big event with her mommy and daddy. There were lots of people and things to see! + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little puppy who looked lost and scared. She cared about the puppy and wanted to help him. She told her mommy and daddy, and they found the puppy's owner. + +Lily felt happy that she helped the little puppy. She knew it was a special event because she got to do something nice for someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy cook in the kitchen. One day, while her mommy was cooking on the stove, Lily accidentally knocked over a pot of hot soup. Her mommy got very angry and told her to go play outside. + +Lily went outside and started to search for something fun to do. She saw a beautiful butterfly and followed it into the woods. As she was walking, she saw an ugly monster hiding behind a tree. She got scared and ran back home. + +When she got home, she saw that her mommy had cleaned up the soup and was no longer angry. Lily realized that she should have been more careful in the kitchen and that it was safer to stay inside with her mommy. From then on, she always made sure to be extra careful around the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a big party in the forest. All the animals came to celebrate. There was a rabbit, a squirrel, a deer, and even a big bear. They all had fun dancing and singing. + +Suddenly, a fox came out wearing a beautiful fur coat. Everyone was impressed and started to applaud. The fox felt very happy and proud. + +After the party, the animals went back to their homes. The fox went to his big, fancy house. He was very wealthy and had lots of things. But even with all his things, the fox realized that the most important thing was the friends he made at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her favorite train set. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Lily was excited to share her toys with him. + +As they played, Timmy accidentally knocked over part of the train track. Lily was upset, but Timmy quickly apologized and helped her fix it. "Thanks for sharing your toys with me," Timmy said. + +Later that day, Lily's mom brought out some cookies for the kids to enjoy. But Lily noticed that Timmy had already taken a cookie and spoiled his appetite. She remembered how he had helped fix the train track, so she decided to share her cookie with him. + +"Here, you can have one of my cookies," Lily said. Timmy was grateful and smiled. Lily felt happy that she could share with her friend and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who loved to play in the pond. She splashed and swam all day long. One day, she found a shiny rock and thought it was very valuable. She wanted to keep it safe, so she put it in her nest. + +But then, a careless fox came along and saw the shiny rock. He wanted it for himself, so he took it from the little duck's nest. The little duck was sad and cried because she lost something valuable to her. + +The moral of the story is that we should be careful with our valuables and not be careless like the fox. We should also remember that sometimes, things that are valuable to us may not be valuable to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect rocks from the park. One day, he found a shiny rock and was very happy. But then, a bigger boy came and took Timmy's rock away. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy went to his mommy and told her what happened. His mommy said, "It's not honest to take things that don't belong to you. Let's go to the university and learn about being kind to others." + +At the university, Timmy learned that it's important to be honest and not take things that don't belong to you. Timmy felt better and decided to be kind to the bigger boy who took his rock. He gave the bigger boy a smile and said, "It's okay, you can have the rock." + +The bigger boy felt bad and said sorry to Timmy. They became friends and collected rocks together. Timmy learned that being honest and kind is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a shiny yellow beak and soft feathers that were blue like the sky. The little bird loved to sing and hop around in the trees. + +One day, the little bird found a shiny rock. It was a pretty color and sparkled in the sun. The little bird was so proud of their new treasure. They decided to keep it safe and hide it in their nest. + +Days went by and the little bird heard a loud noise. It was a big bird who wanted the shiny rock. The little bird was scared and didn't want to give up their treasure. But then, the little bird remembered something. They had a secret weapon. + +With a spring in their step, the little bird flew to their nest and grabbed the shiny rock. They flew high in the sky and dropped the rock on the big bird's head. The big bird was surprised and flew away. The little bird was happy and proud that they protected their mine. +Once upon a time, there was a patient dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, Max saw a cat playing with a toy mouse. Max wanted to play with the toy mouse too. But the cat didn't want to share. + +Max tried to take the toy mouse, but the cat scratched him. Max was embarrassed because he didn't get the toy mouse. He went home and surrendered to his bed, feeling sad. + +The next day, Max went back to the park. He saw the cat playing with the toy mouse again. Max wanted to play with it too, but he remembered what happened yesterday. He decided to leave the cat alone and play with his ball instead. + +But while Max was playing, he heard a loud noise. The cat got scared and ran away, dropping the toy mouse. Max saw the toy mouse and was so happy. He ran to get it, but he didn't see the car coming. The car hit Max and he got hurt. Max didn't get the toy mouse and he was hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was a big, brown bird who lived on a farm with his friends. One day, Tom got into trouble for eating all the seeds in the garden. His friends were angry and wanted to punish him. They decided to separate Tom from the group for a while. + +Tom felt sad and guilty for what he had done. He missed his friends and wanted to be with them again. So, he decided to apologize and make it up to them. He brought them some worms he found in the dirt and shared them with his friends. They forgave him and welcomed him back into the group. From that day on, Tom learned to be more careful and not eat all the seeds in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy towel. It was so heavy that nobody could lift it up. One day, a little girl tried to lift it up, but she couldn't. She asked her friends to help her, but they couldn't lift it up either. Then, they decided to unite their strength and try again. Together, they were able to lift the heavy towel and they felt very proud of themselves. From that day on, they knew that if they united their strength, they could do anything they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big boo-boo on his knee and it hurt a lot. His mommy gave him a band-aid to help heal his boo-boo. + +One day, Timmy got a letter in the mail. It was from his grandma who lived far away. Timmy's mommy helped him read the letter and it made Timmy very happy. + +But then Timmy's little sister came and took the letter away. Timmy felt bitter because he wanted to keep the letter. But then his mommy gave him a big hug and it made him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she went to the gate to see if her friends were coming to play. But when she turned around, she realized she lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was very upset because she loved that toy so much. She sat down by the gate and started to cry. But then, her mom came outside and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about losing her toy. Her mom hugged her and said they would look for it together. + +They searched high and low, and finally, Lily's mom found the toy stuck in the gate! Lily was so happy to have her toy back and hugged her mom tightly. From that day on, she made sure to keep her toy close so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help separate the laundry. Lily was happy to help and started to pick up the clothes one by one. + +As she was separating the clothes, Lily noticed that some of them had a rough feel to them. She asked her mommy why they felt that way and her mommy explained that they were made from a different material. + +After they finished separating the laundry, Lily's mommy asked her to help tip the basket over to put the clothes in the washing machine. Lily giggled as she tipped the basket over and watched the clothes fall in. She felt proud that she had helped her mommy and learned some new words too. +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 was walking in the forest when he saw a caterpillar. He pointed at the caterpillar and said, "Look, Mommy! It's so interesting!" + +As Timmy watched the caterpillar crawl, he started to feel tired. He yawned and realized that it was getting late. He knew he had to go home, but he didn't want to leave the caterpillar behind. So, Timmy carefully picked up the caterpillar and brought it home with him. + +When he got home, Timmy showed his Mommy the caterpillar and they talked about how it would turn into a butterfly one day. Timmy learned that it's important to take care of living things and to always be curious about the world around him. And with that, Timmy went to bed, feeling happy and proud of himself for making a new friend in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, her mother gave her a little pill to make her feel better. Lily took the pill and felt much better. She asked her mother if they could go to the park. They went to the park and Lily played on the swings. It was a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with a big yard. The yard was filled with pretty flowers and green grass. Lily loved to play in the yard every day. + +One day, Lily saw a poor little bird that had fallen from its nest. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She gently picked up the bird and tried to make it feel better. She gave it some water and some food to eat. + +As the bird started to feel better, it began to lean on Lily's hand. Lily was happy to see the bird getting better. She knew that she had done a good thing by helping the poor little bird. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to animals in her yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and dreamed of playing the guitar. One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a guitar of his own. Timmy was eager to learn how to play it. + +Timmy's parents told him that he needed to practice every day if he wanted to get good. Timmy promised to follow their advice and practiced every day. He played and played until his fingers hurt, but he didn't give up. + +One day, Timmy's school was having a talent show. Timmy was nervous but excited to show off what he had learned. He played his guitar in front of the whole school and everyone cheered. Timmy was so happy that he had followed his dream and worked hard to achieve it. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and follow your dreams, you can achieve anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle. One day, he wanted to ride his bicycle to the park, but he couldn't manage to do it by himself. He asked his mommy to help him. + +Mommy said, "Timmy, you need to practice more so you can manage to ride your bicycle to the park by yourself. Keep trying and don't give up." + +Timmy tried and tried, but he fell off his bicycle many times and got frustrated. But he didn't give up. He kept practicing every day. Finally, he managed to ride his bicycle to the park all by himself. Timmy was so proud of himself and realized that if he kept trying, he could do anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was always in a hurry and never took his time. One day, Benny was running through the forest when he bumped into a big rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was very slow and didn't move out of the way in time. Benny realized that he needed to slow down and be more careful. + +Benny started to walk instead of run and noticed all the beautiful flowers and trees in the forest. He even saw a family of squirrels playing together. Benny realized that he had been missing out on so much by always rushing around. + +From that day on, Benny took his time and enjoyed life more. He realized that being slow sometimes is okay and can even be fun. The moral of the story is to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat was so big and beautiful. It had a big anchor which helped it stay in one place. The boat was sailing smoothly until a big storm hit. The storm was so strong that it made the boat shake and the anchor broke. The boat started to move around and the people on the boat were scared. + +The captain of the boat knew what to do. He told his crew to grab some sacks and put them on the boat. They put the sacks on the boat and the boat started to slow down. The sacks helped the boat stay in one place. The captain was happy that they had saved the boat. He said that the sacks were like a new anchor. The boat sailed safely to its destination. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a big tree. One day, the monkey saw a little girl walking by. The monkey said, "Hello there! Can you help me? I feel helpless." + +The little girl said, "Sure! What can I do to help you?" + +The monkey said, "I need to enter my treehouse, but I can't reach the door. Can you help me open it?" + +The little girl said, "Of course!" She climbed up the tree and opened the door for the monkey. The monkey was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are my hero." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had big ears that could hear everything. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she noticed a boy being rude to his mom. + +"Stop it!" the boy shouted. + +"That's not nice," Lily said to the boy. + +"I don't care," the boy replied. + +Lily didn't like the boy's rude behavior. She used her big ears to listen carefully and heard the boy's mom say he was having a bad day. So, Lily decided to help the boy feel better by sharing her candy with him. + +"Here you go," Lily said, giving the boy some candy. + +"Thank you," the boy said, smiling. + +From that day on, the boy wasn't rude anymore and Lily was happy she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very lazy and loved to nap all day long. One day, Ellie's friends, the monkeys, invited her to march with them on a track in the jungle. + +At first, Ellie didn't want to go because she was too lazy. But the monkeys convinced her that it would be fun. So, Ellie got up and started to march with her friends. + +As they marched on the track, Ellie realized that it was actually very exciting. She saw many new things in the jungle that she had never seen before. After they finished marching, Ellie thanked her friends for encouraging her to come along. From that day on, Ellie wasn't so lazy anymore and loved to go on adventures with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to joke around with his friends. One day, Timmy told a funny joke to his friend Billy. + +"Ha ha ha! That's so funny, Timmy!" Billy laughed. + +Timmy was happy that his joke made Billy laugh. Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to wear a tie to go to a party. Timmy didn't like ties because they felt uncomfortable, but he knew he had to wear one to be honest. + +At the party, Timmy saw his friend Billy again. Billy was wearing a tie too! Timmy said, "Hey Billy, we both have ties on! We look like grown-ups!" Billy laughed and said, "Yeah, we do!" + +Timmy was happy that he could make his friend laugh and that he was honest about wearing a tie. The end. +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 told her they were going to visit her grandma who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her grandma, but she didn't want to leave her doll behind. + +Lily's mom promised her they would come back for the doll, but Lily still felt sad. She didn't want to leave her doll alone for so long. As they drove away, Lily looked back at her house and felt a little regret. + +After a long car ride, they finally arrived at grandma's house. Lily was happy to see her grandma, but she still missed her doll. Yet, she tried to have fun and play with the toys her grandma had. + +Days went by and it was time to go back home. Lily was excited to see her doll again, but when they got back, she saw something silly. Her doll was sitting on the couch, wearing a little hat and holding a sign that said, "Welcome Home, Lily!" Lily laughed and hugged her doll, happy to be reunited. She realized that sometimes you have to leave things behind, but they will always be there waiting for you when you come back. +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue ocean. In the ocean, there was a whale. The whale was very big and unique. One day, the whale was swimming and saw a boat. The boat had people on it who were fishing. The whale sighed because he knew what was going to happen. The people on the boat caught the whale and took him away. The whale was sad because he knew he would never be free again. +Once upon a time, there was a sad clown. He was very gloomy because nobody wanted to play with him. One day, a little girl saw the clown and wanted to help him. She went over to the clown and gave him a big hug. The clown felt happy and thanked the little girl for her help. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, the clown was no longer gloomy because he had a new friend who wanted to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park. Timmy was excited, but also felt sad because he wanted to play hockey with his friends. + +At the park, Timmy saw a group of kids playing soccer. Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to play soccer or hockey. Timmy had to choose between soccer and hockey. He thought about it for a moment and then said, "I choose hockey!" + +Timmy's mom took out a hockey stick and a ball from her bag. Timmy and his mom started playing hockey together. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice how busy the park had become. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them and barked. Timmy got scared and dropped the ball. His mom quickly picked up the ball and threw it far away from the dog. Timmy was relieved and said, "Thanks, mom! You're the best!" +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 saw a big mountain with fire coming out of the top. It was a volcano! + +Lily's friend Tommy said, "I'm scared of the volcano. What if it explodes?" + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Tommy. The volcano is sleeping right now. It won't hurt us." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw smoke coming out of the volcano. They ran away as fast as they could. After they were safe, Lily said, "That was a close one. We have to be careful around the thin volcano." +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a sword that was very tough and shiny. He loved to show it off to everyone he met. + +One day, Jack went to a big castle to fight a dragon. He was very excited and confident. But when he saw the dragon, he got scared. The dragon was very big and had sharp teeth. + +Jack tried to use his sword, but it was no use. The dragon was too strong. Jack felt embarrassed because he thought he was the bravest knight in all the land. + +But then, Jack remembered something his father had told him. He took off his armor and used it to cover the dragon's eyes. The dragon was confused and couldn't see anything. Jack used this opportunity to strike the dragon with his sword. The dragon fell down and Jack had saved the day. From then on, Jack knew that being tough wasn't just about having a strong sword, but also using his brain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a strange noise. She listened carefully and heard a meowing sound. It was coming from outside her window. + +Lily went to the window and saw Midnight outside, looking troubled. "What's wrong, Midnight?" she asked. Midnight meowed and Lily understood that he wanted to come inside. But the window was closed and Lily couldn't open it by herself. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mom, Midnight is outside and he wants to come in. Can you help me?" Her mom listened to her and opened the window. Midnight jumped inside and snuggled with Lily. They were happy together and played until it was time for bed. From that day on, Lily always listened to Midnight and made sure he was never troubled again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rich. He had a big house and many toys. One day, it started to rain a lot and the water came into his house. The man was scared because he didn't know what to do. + +Then, his neighbor came to help him. The neighbor washed the floor and helped the man move his toys to a safe place. The man was very grateful and thanked his neighbor. + +From that day on, the man realized that it's not just about being rich, but having good friends who can help you during a flood. He learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others, just like his neighbor was to him. +Tim and his dog Spot liked to play in the park. Spot was a big, brown dog with soft fur and a wet nose. He was very obedient and listened to Tim's commands. + +One day, Tim saw a man with a leather jacket and a shiny bike. The man looked cool and Tim wanted to talk to him. He ran towards the man, leaving Spot behind. + +"Hi, mister, can I see your bike?" Tim asked. + +The man frowned and said, "No, kid, go away. This is not a toy. It's a motorcycle. It's fast and loud and dangerous." + +Tim felt sad and scared. He wanted to go back to Spot, but he did not know where he was. He looked around and saw Spot running towards him. Spot was barking and wagging his tail. + +"Spot, Spot, come here!" Tim called. + +Spot reached Tim and licked his face. He was happy to see his friend. Tim hugged Spot and said, "I'm sorry, Spot. I should not have left you. You are the best friend ever." + +The man saw Tim and Spot and smiled. He said, "Hey, kid, you have a nice dog. He is very obedient. How did you train him?" + +Tim said, "I just love him and he loves me. We play and learn together. He knows how to sit, stay, roll over, and kneel." + +"Kneel? That's impressive. Can you show me?" the man asked. + +Tim nodded and said, "Sure. Spot, kneel!" + +Spot obeyed and knelt down on his front legs, looking at Tim with his big eyes. + +The man clapped and said, "Wow, that's amazing. You are a good boy, Spot. And you are a good trainer, Tim. You have a special bond with your dog." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, mister. You are nice. Can I touch your leather jacket?" + +The man laughed and said, "Sure, kid. Go ahead. It's soft and warm. Just like your dog's fur." + +Tim reached out and felt the leather jacket. He liked how it felt. He said, "It's nice. Can I see your bike now?" + +The man said, "OK, but only from a distance. And only if Spot stays with you. Deal?" + +Tim said, "Deal!" + +The man walked with Tim and Spot to his bike. He showed them the different parts and how they worked. Tim and Spot listened and learned. They had fun and made a new friend. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is ugly. It has brown fur and sharp teeth. It barks loud. + +"Let's go say hi to the dog," Tom says. He likes dogs. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Jen says. She is scared of dogs. "The dog is not nice. It is a threat. It can hurt us." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the dog. He wants to pet it. The dog sees Tom. It growls. It does not like Tom. + +Tom realizes he made a mistake. He is in danger. He tries to run away. But the dog is faster. It jumps on Tom. It bites his arm. Tom screams. + +Jen hears Tom. She runs to help him. She finds a stick. She hits the dog with the stick. The dog lets go of Tom. It runs away. + +Tom and Jen hug. They are safe. They are brave. They go to find their moms. They need a band-aid and a hug. They learn a lesson. They do not go near ugly dogs. They are not friends. +Lila and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to find pebbles of different colors and shapes. Lila found a shiny blue pebble that looked like a jewel. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I found a pretty pebble. It is blue and shiny. Do you like it?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, it is very pretty. Can I see it?" He reached out his hand to take the pebble from Lila. But Lila did not want to share. She said, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You can find your own pebble." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to see the pebble too. He said, "That is not fair. You have to share. Give me the pebble or I will tell Mom." He tried to grab the pebble from Lila, but Lila pulled it away. They started to fight over the pebble. + +While they were fighting, they did not see a big wave coming. The wave crashed on the shore and splashed them with water. They let go of the pebble and screamed. The water was cold and salty. They looked for the pebble, but they could not find it. The wave had taken it away. The pebble had vanished. + +Lila and Ben felt sorry and silly. They had lost the pebble because they did not share. They hugged each other and said, "I am sorry. I should have shared. Let's find another pebble together." They walked along the beach and looked for more pebbles. They found many pebbles, but none as pretty as the blue one. They learned to share and to be happy with what they had. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys. But sometimes they fight over toys. They want the same toy and they do not share. + +One day, they fight over a big truck. Tim says, "It is mine!" Kim says, "No, it is mine!" They pull and push the truck. They make loud noises. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them fight. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the big truck and the twins. She says, "Stop fighting! You can both play with the truck. But you have to take turns. I will be the judge. I will tell you when to switch." + +Mom sets a timer. She gives the truck to Tim. She says, "Tim, you can play with the truck for five minutes. Then you have to give it to Kim. Kim, you can play with something else until it is your turn." Tim nods. He drives the truck on the floor. He makes vroom-vroom sounds. Kim finds a doll. She hugs the doll and talks to it. + +The timer rings. Mom says, "Tim, your time is up. Give the truck to Kim. Kim, you can play with the truck for five minutes. Then you have to give it back to Tim." Tim and Kim switch. Kim drives the truck on the floor. She makes beep-beep sounds. Tim finds a book. He looks at the wide pictures and the small words. + +The timer rings again. Mom says, "Kim, your time is up. Give the truck back to Tim. Tim, you can play with the truck for five more minutes. Then you have to put it away." Tim and Kim switch again. They play with the truck and the other toys. They do not fight. They are happy. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good job, twins. You learned how to share and take turns. You are good kids. I am proud of you." She hugs them and kisses them. They hug her and kiss her. They say, "We love you, Mom. You are a good judge." They laugh and play some more. +Lily and Sam are playing in the backyard. They see a big ladder leaning on the wall. Lily wants to climb the ladder and see what is on the roof. Sam thinks it is too high and dangerous. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go up the ladder. It will be fun!" Lily says. She is bossy and likes to tell Sam what to do. + +"No, Lily, we can't. Mom said we have to stay on the ground. The ladder is not for us. We can get hurt." Sam says. He is scared and does not want to make Mom angry. + +Lily does not listen to Sam. She runs to the ladder and stands on the first step. She feels brave and happy. She wants to go higher and higher. + +"Stop, Lily, stop! You are being silly. Come down now!" Sam shouts. He follows Lily and stands on the ladder too. He tries to pull her down, but she pushes him away. + +"Leave me alone, Sam. I am the boss. I can do what I want." Lily says. She climbs to the top of the ladder and looks at the roof. She sees a bird nest with eggs and a cat sleeping in the sun. + +"Wow, look, Sam, look! There are birds and a cat up here. They are so cute. I want to touch them." Lily says. She reaches out her hand to the nest. + +"NO, LILY, NO! Don't touch them. They are not ours. They can bite you or scratch you. You are being naughty. Mom will be mad." Sam says. He is very worried and angry. He wants to get Lily down before something bad happens. + +But it is too late. The cat wakes up and sees Lily's hand. It does not like strangers. It hisses and jumps at Lily. Lily screams and lets go of the ladder. She falls down and lands on the grass. She hurts her arm and her head. She cries and cries. + +Sam falls down too. He is not hurt, but he is scared and sad. He runs to Lily and hugs her. He says he is sorry and he loves her. + +Mom hears the noise and comes out. She sees Lily and Sam on the ground. She sees the ladder and the cat. She is shocked and angry. She picks up Lily and takes her inside. She calls the doctor and puts a bandage on her arm and her head. She scolds Lily and Sam for being foolish and disobedient. She says they are not allowed to play with the ladder ever again. She says they have to be careful and listen to her. + +Lily and Sam feel sorry and ashamed. They say they are sorry and they love Mom. They promise to be good and not play with the ladder ever again. They hug Mom and each other. They learn their lesson. +Tom and Lily liked to play with water. They had a big hose in the garden. They could spray water on the flowers, the grass and each other. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But one day, their mom said, "Stop! You are wasting water. There is a law that says you can only use water for a little time. If you use too much water, there will be no water for other people and plants. That is not good." + +Tom and Lily did not like the law. They wanted to play more. They said, "But mom, it is hot and we are thirsty. And the water is cool and fun. Please, can we play a little more?" + +Mom was patient. She said, "I know, my loves, but we have to follow the law. It is for everyone's good. How about this? You can have a glass of water each and then we can go inside and read a story. Would you like that?" + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They liked stories. They nodded and said, "OK, mom. We will follow the law. But can we play with water again when the law changes?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, my loves. When the law changes, we can play with water again. But for now, let's go inside and enjoy a story. Come on, I have a good one for you." She took their hands and led them to the house. Tom and Lily followed her, happy and curious. They wondered what story mom had for them. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big, green truck in the park. It has a long hose and a big tank. It is a water truck. The man in the truck says, "Hello, kids. I am here to water the grass and the flowers. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please!" They are excited. They hold the hose and spray the water. The water makes a mist in the air. It is cool and wet. + +They look up and see a rainbow in the sky. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. It is beautiful. They point and say, "Wow! Look at the rainbow!" + +The man in the truck smiles and says, "You are lucky, kids. You made a rainbow with the water. Do you know what a rainbow is?" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not know. + +The man in the truck says, "A rainbow is a sign of hope and happiness. It means that after the rain, the sun will shine again. It is a gift from nature. Do you like it?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They like it very much. They say, "Thank you, mister. Thank you for the water and the rainbow. You are very nice." + +The man in the truck says, "You are welcome, kids. You are very sweet. Now, I have to go. Have a good day. Bye-bye." + +Lily and Ben wave and say, "Bye-bye. See you soon." + +They go back to play in the park. They are happy. They have a new friend and a new memory. They love the park and the rainbow. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with balloons. They have many balloons of different colors. They blow them up and tie them with strings. Then they pretend they are cars and drive them around the house. + +One day, they find a big balloon in the closet. It is red and shiny. It has a basket under it. Anna and Ben are curious. They climb into the basket and hold the strings. They wonder what the balloon can do. + +"Let's drive the balloon outside!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben agrees. + +They open the window and push the basket out. The wind is strong. It lifts the balloon up in the air. Anna and Ben are scared. They hold on tight. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run outside and see the balloon flying away. They are worried. They get in the car and follow the balloon. + +"Don't worry, kids!" Mom says on the phone. "We will catch you soon. You are very brave and dependable. Just stay calm and enjoy the view." + +Anna and Ben look down. They see the trees, the houses, the river, and the bridge. They see Mom and Dad's car on the road. They feel a little better. They wave to them. + +The balloon goes higher and higher. It reaches the clouds. Anna and Ben touch the clouds. They are soft and fluffy. They laugh. + +"Wow! This is fun!" Anna says. + +"Yeah! This is amazing!" Ben says. + +They forget their fear. They drive the balloon through the clouds. They have a great adventure. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks. They want to feed the ducks. They have some bread. + +They go near the pond. They throw some bread to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They make loud noises. Sam and Lily laugh. They think the ducks are funny. + +Sam sees a big duck with a green head. He likes the duck. He wants to kiss the duck. He thinks the duck will like him. He moves closer to the duck. He puts his face near the duck's beak. + +But the duck does not like Sam. The duck is angry. The duck thinks Sam is trying to take his bread. The duck bites Sam's nose. Sam screams. He feels pain. He feels blood. He feels wet. + +Lily hears Sam scream. She looks at Sam. She sees his nose. She sees the blood. She sees the wet. She is scared. She cries. She runs away. She leaves Sam alone. + +Sam is sad. He is hurt. He is wet. He is alone. He wishes he did not kiss the duck. He wishes he had Lily. He wishes he could go home. He learns a hard lesson. He will never kiss a duck again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big basket under a tree. The basket has a lid and a handle. + +"What is in the basket?" Tom asks. He wants to open the lid. + +"Maybe it is a surprise," Mia says. She wants to talk to the basket. + +They go near the basket and say hello. They hear a noise from inside. It sounds like a growl. + +"Who are you?" Tom and Mia ask. They are scared. + +The lid moves a little. They see two eyes. They are dark and shiny. + +"I am a bear," the basket says. "I am hungry and sleepy. Go away." + +Tom and Mia run away. They leave the basket alone. + +The bear is happy. He closes the lid and goes back to sleep. He dreams of honey and berries. +Anna and Ben are walking with Mom to the park. They see many cars and buses on the road. They hear horns and sirens. Mom holds their hands and says, "This is traffic. We have to wait for the green light to cross the street." + +Anna sees a tall building with many windows. She points to it and asks, "What is that, Mom?" + +Mom says, "That is an office. People work there. They use computers and phones and papers." + +Ben points to a big sign on the building. He says, "I see letters. What do they say, Mom?" + +Mom says, "They say 'Bank'. That is where people keep their money. They can take some out or put some in." + +Anna and Ben nod. They think the office and the bank are interesting. They wonder what else they will see on their way to the park. They hope the traffic will stop soon and the light will turn green. They want to play on the swings and the slide. +Anna was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her horse. She had a lot of friends who came to visit her. But she was not happy. She wanted to see the world and have adventures. + +One day, a bad king came to her castle. He wanted to take her away and make her his wife. He had a big army of mean soldiers. They broke the gate and came inside. Anna was scared. She ran to her room and locked the door. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was a dragon. The dragon was strong and brave. He came to help Anna. He breathed fire and scared the bad king and his soldiers. They ran away and left the castle. + +Anna came out of her room and saw the dragon. He was not scary. He was kind and gentle. He smiled at her and said, "Hello, princess. I am Leo. I came to unite with you. You are my mate. We belong together." + +Anna was surprised. She had never seen a dragon before. But she felt something in her heart. She felt love. She smiled back and said, "Hello, Leo. I am Anna. I came to unite with you too. You are my mate. We belong together." + +They hugged and kissed. They were happy. They decided to leave the castle and see the world. They had many adventures and made many friends. They were a strong and united couple. They lived happily ever after. +Tom and Lily were very hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom and Dad said they would take them to a restaurant. Tom and Lily were happy. + +They got in the car and drove to the restaurant. It was a big building with many lights and people. Tom and Lily saw a sign that said "Pizza". They liked pizza. They hoped they would get some. + +They went inside the restaurant and sat at a table. A man came and gave them menus. He said he would come back soon. Tom and Lily looked at the menus. They had many pictures of food. Tom and Lily tried to read the words, but they were too hard. They asked Mom and Dad what they were. + +Mom and Dad said they were different kinds of pizza. They said they could choose what they wanted on their pizza. Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They decided what they liked. + +"I want cheese and ham and pineapple," Tom said. + +"I want cheese and pepperoni and olives," Lily said. + +Mom and Dad nodded. They told the man what they wanted. The man said he would bring their pizza soon. Tom and Lily waited. + +They were very hungry. They wanted their pizza now. They looked around the restaurant. They saw other people eating their food. They smelled something good. They wondered where their pizza was. + +They saw a door that said "Kitchen". They thought maybe their pizza was behind the door. They wanted to see. They got up from their chairs and walked to the door. They peeked inside. + +They saw a big mess. They saw pots and pans and dishes and food everywhere. They saw a man with a big hat and a big knife. He was yelling and throwing things. He looked angry. He looked terrible. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran back to their table. They told Mom and Dad what they saw. Mom and Dad looked surprised. They said they were sorry. They said they would find another restaurant. + +They got up from their table and left the restaurant. They got in the car and drove away. They hoped they would find a better place to eat. They hoped they would get some yummy pizza. They hoped they would never see the terrible man again. +Sam was a friendly boy who liked to play with his toys and his dog. One day, he saw a big truck on the road and wanted to touch it. He ran across the street without looking. His dog barked and chased him. A car was coming fast and could not stop. + +"Sam, watch out!" his mom shouted. She ran after him too. The dog reached Sam first and pushed him out of the way. The car hit the dog instead. Sam was safe, but the dog was hurt. + +Sam cried and hugged his dog. His mom hugged him too. She was scared and angry. "Sam, you were very naughty. You could have been hit by the car. You have to look both ways before you cross the street. You have to listen to me. Do you understand?" she said. + +Sam nodded and said sorry. He loved his mom and his dog. He did not want to make them sad. He learned his lesson. He said thank you to his dog for saving him. The dog licked his face. + +They took the dog to the vet. The vet said the dog needed an operation to fix his leg. Sam was worried. He did not want his dog to be in pain. He asked the vet if he could stay with his dog. The vet was friendly and said yes. He said Sam could help him by being brave and calm. He said the operation would make the dog better. + +Sam stayed with his dog and held his paw. He told his dog he loved him and he was sorry. He said he would never run across the street again. He said he would prevent any more accidents. The dog wagged his tail. The vet did the operation and said it was a success. The dog would be fine. + +Sam was happy and relieved. He thanked the vet and his mom. He hugged his dog and said he was proud of him. He learned to be careful and responsible. He learned to appreciate his mom and his dog. He learned to prevent trouble and be friendly. He was a good boy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many things to do in the park. They see swings, slides, sand, and a big drum. + +"Look, a drum!" Lily says. "I want to play with it." + +"Me too!" Sam says. "Let's go and see if it is available." + +They run to the drum. It is very big and shiny. It has two sticks to hit it. But there is a problem. There is another boy playing with the drum. He is making loud noises. + +"Excuse me, can we play with the drum too?" Lily asks. + +"No, it is mine!" the boy says. "Go away!" + +Lily and Sam feel sad. They want to play with the drum, but the boy is not nice. They do not know what to do. + +"Let's watch him for a while," Sam says. "Maybe he will get tired and leave." + +They sit on a bench and watch the boy. He hits the drum very hard. He does not look happy. He looks angry. + +After some time, the boy's mom comes. She looks at the drum and at the boy. + +"Time to go, Tommy," she says. "You have played enough with the drum. It is not yours. It is for everyone to share." + +The boy does not want to go. He cries and kicks. His mom picks him up and takes him away. + +Lily and Sam are happy. Now the drum is available. They run to the drum and take the sticks. They hit the drum gently. They make nice sounds. They smile and laugh. + +They play with the drum until their moms call them. They put the sticks back and say goodbye to the drum. + +"Thank you, drum," Lily says. + +"Thank you, drum," Sam says. + +They hold hands and go to their moms. They had a lot of fun in the park. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to watch them and learn their names. But Sara's favorite animal was the ostrich. She liked its long neck, big eyes, and fluffy feathers. + +"Mom, can I feed the ostrich?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here, take some of these seeds. But be careful, they can peck hard," mom said. + +Sara took the seeds and walked to the fence. She saw a big ostrich standing near a tree. She held out her hand with the seeds and called, "Hello, ostrich. Do you want some food?" + +The ostrich looked at Sara and nodded. It came closer and ate the seeds from her hand. Sara smiled and stroked its neck. She felt happy. + +Ben saw Sara and the ostrich. He felt jealous. He wanted to feed the ostrich too. But he did not have any seeds. He looked around and saw a banana peel on the ground. He picked it up and ran to the fence. + +"Hey, ostrich. I have something better for you. Here, try this," Ben said. He threw the banana peel over the fence. + +The ostrich saw the banana peel and shook its head. It did not like it. It spat it out and ran away. It hid behind the tree and did not come out. + +Sara saw what Ben did. She felt angry and sad. She said, "Ben, that was not nice. You scared the ostrich. It does not like banana peels. It likes seeds. You should not throw trash at animals. You should be kind and respectful." + +Ben saw Sara's face and the ostrich's face. He felt sorry. He said, "Sara, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I wanted to feed the ostrich too, but I did not have any seeds. I thought it would like the banana peel. I did not mean to scare it. I want to change and be a better brother." + +Sara hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to promise me to never do that again. And you have to say sorry to the ostrich too." + +Ben nodded and said, "I promise, Sara. And I'm sorry, ostrich. Please come out and be my friend." + +The ostrich heard Ben's voice and peeked from behind the tree. It saw Ben's face and Sara's face. It felt curious and brave. It came out and walked to the fence. It nodded and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you too. You can be my friend. But next time, please bring me some seeds." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, ostrich. You are very nice. Next time, I will bring you some seeds. And I will share them with Sara too." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very nice too. And I will share them with you too." + +Mom saw Sara, Ben, and the ostrich. She felt proud and happy. She said, "Well done, Sara and Ben. You learned a valuable lesson today. You learned to be kind, respectful, and forgiving. And you made a new friend. That's what makes a good family and a good world." + +Sara, Ben, and the ostrich agreed. They said, "Yes, mom. We learned a lot today. And we had a lot of fun. We love you, mom. And we love each other. And we love the ostrich too." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They ran to the tree and looked at the ground. + +"Look, Lily, we have shadows!" Ben said. He pointed at the dark shapes on the grass. "My shadow is big and tall. Your shadow is small and cute." + +Lily nodded. She liked her shadow. She moved her arms and legs and saw her shadow do the same. She smiled and said, "Our shadows are like us. They follow us everywhere." + +Ben nodded too. He moved his head and saw his shadow do the same. He laughed and said, "Our shadows are funny. They copy us all the time." + +They played with their shadows for a while. They made funny poses and shapes. They had fun. + +Then they saw a man walking by. He had a hat and a coat and a bag. He looked different from them. He also had a shadow, but his shadow was not like his. His shadow was small and round and had ears and a tail. + +"Look, Lily, his shadow is different!" Ben said. He pointed at the man's shadow. "His shadow is not like him. His shadow is like a dog." + +Lily looked and saw the man's shadow. She was surprised and curious. She said, "Why is his shadow different? Why is his shadow like a dog?" + +The man heard them and stopped. He smiled and said, "Hello, kids. I see you are playing with your shadows. Do you like them?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, we like our shadows. They are like us." + +The man nodded. He said, "That's good. Your shadows are very nice. Do you want to see my shadow?" + +Lily and Ben nodded again. They said, "Yes, we want to see your shadow. Why is your shadow different? Why is your shadow like a dog?" + +The man laughed. He said, "My shadow is different because I have a friend with me. He is hiding behind me. He is my dog. His name is Spot. Do you want to meet him?" + +Lily and Ben nodded again. They said, "Yes, we want to meet him. We like dogs." + +The man moved aside and showed them his dog. He was a small and round and had ears and a tail. He was black and white and had a spot on his eye. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +Lily and Ben giggled. They said, "Hello, Spot. You are a nice dog. You have a nice shadow." + +The man smiled. He said, "Thank you, kids. You are very kind. You have nice shadows too. Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily and Ben nodded again. They said, "Yes, we want to play with you. We like to play with shadows." + +They played with the man and his dog. They ran and jumped and slid. They saw their shadows and Spot's shadow. They had fun. They learned that shadows can be different and that different can be good. They made new friends. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to find old things and make up stories about them. They saw a big box covered with dust. They opened it and found a lot of clothes and hats and shoes. + +"Look, Lily, I'm a king!" Ben said. He put on a crown and a coat and a sword. He shivered. The coat was very old and thin. + +Lily laughed. She found a dress and a hat and a necklace. She put them on and said, "And I'm a queen! Let's have a tea party!" + +They took out a tray and some cups and plates from the box. They pretended to pour tea and eat cake. They talked in funny voices and made each other giggle. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was their mom. She came up the stairs and opened the door. She saw them in their costumes and smiled. + +"What are you two doing here?" she asked. + +"We're having a tea party, mom!" Lily said. + +"You look very fancy!" mom said. She came closer and gave them a gentle hug. "But you must be cold. These clothes are not warm enough for the attic. Come on, let's go downstairs and have some real tea and cake. And then we can wash these clothes and give them to someone who needs them." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took off their clothes and put them back in the box. They followed their mom downstairs. They were happy. They had a lot of fun in the attic, but they also liked to share and help others. +Sara and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold it into different shapes. Sara made a hat, a boat and a bird. Ben made a plane, a star and a frog. + +"Look at my paper frog!" Ben said. "It can hop and croak!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Sara said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave Sara his paper frog. She held it gently and made it hop on the table. Then she saw a big sack on the floor. It was full of old clothes. + +"Hey, what's in there?" Sara asked. + +"That's Mom's sack," Ben said. "She is going to give it away to people who need it." + +Sara had an idea. She put the paper frog inside the sack. She thought it would be a nice surprise for someone. + +"Come on, let's make more paper animals!" Sara said. + +Ben nodded and followed her. They forgot about the sack. + +Later, Mom came to pick up the sack. She did not know there was a paper frog inside. She carried the sack to her car and drove away. + +The next day, Sara and Ben were playing with paper again. They wanted to make more paper animals. + +"Where is my paper frog?" Ben asked. "I want to play with it." + +Sara remembered. She felt nervous. She had put it in the sack. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara said. "I put your paper frog in the sack. I thought it would make someone happy." + +Ben was sad. He liked his paper frog. He had worked hard to make it. + +"That was not nice, Sara," Ben said. "You should have asked me first. It was mine." + +Sara felt sorry. She had not meant to hurt Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara said again. "I won't do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben looked at Sara. He saw that she was sorry. He decided to forgive her. + +"It's okay, Sara," Ben said. "I forgive you. But next time, please ask me." + +Sara hugged Ben. She was glad that he forgave her. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sara said. "You are a good brother. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara," Ben said. "Let's make a new paper frog together." + +They smiled and folded a new paper frog. They learned to share and respect each other's things. + +The end. +Tim and Sam are playing with their toys. They have cars, trains, blocks and animals. They like to sort their toys by color and shape. Tim has a red car, a blue train, a yellow block and a green frog. Sam has a black car, a white train, a orange block and a brown bear. + +"Look, I have a scale!" Sam says. He shows Tim a toy scale that he found in the closet. It has two plates and a needle. "We can weigh our toys and see which one is heavier." + +"Okay, let's try it!" Tim says. He puts his red car on one plate and his blue train on the other. The needle moves to the side of the train. "The train is heavier than the car!" he says. + +"Let me try!" Sam says. He puts his black car on one plate and his white train on the other. The needle moves to the side of the car. "The car is heavier than the train!" he says. + +They try with different toys and see how the needle moves. They have fun comparing their toys. + +Then they see a dirty sock on the floor. It is gray and smelly. They wonder how much it weighs. + +"Let's put it on the scale!" Tim says. + +"No, don't do that!" Sam says. "It is dirty and yucky. It will make the scale dirty too." + +But Tim does not listen. He picks up the sock and puts it on one plate. The needle moves all the way to the side of the sock. The sock is very heavy. + +"Wow, the sock is heavier than all the toys!" Tim says. + +But then he sees that the sock has left a stain on the plate. The plate is dirty and wet. He feels sorry. + +"Oh no, I made the scale dirty!" he says. + +Sam is angry. He takes the sock and throws it in the trash. He wipes the plate with a cloth. He looks at Tim. + +"You should not put dirty things on the scale!" he says. "The scale is for toys, not for socks. You have to be careful and clean." + +Tim is sad. He knows he made a mistake. He says sorry to Sam. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was curious. I did not mean to make the scale dirty. Can we still be friends?" he says. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He sees that Tim is sincere. He smiles and hugs him. + +"It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. We can still be friends. But next time, please ask me before you do something like that. And let's sort our toys again. That was fun." he says. + +They go back to their toys and sort them by color and shape. They forget about the sock and the scale. They are happy and play together. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. Every Wednesday, their mom took them there after school. They had fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to feed the ducks in the pond. + +One Wednesday, Ben had a new idea. He saw a big hill behind the pond. He said to Lily, "Let's go up the hill and see what's there. Maybe we can find a treasure or a secret cave." Lily was not sure. She said, "But mom told us to stay near the pond. And the hill looks steep and hard to climb." Ben said, "Don't be scared. It will be an adventure. Come on, follow me." + +Ben and Lily left their snacks and toys by the pond and started to climb the hill. They had to use their hands and feet to go up. They got dirty and tired. They also got lost. They could not see the pond or their mom anymore. They only saw trees and rocks and bushes. They heard strange noises. They felt scared. + +They wished they had listened to their mom. She always suggested healthy and safe things to do. She always knew what was best for them. She always loved them. They hoped she would find them soon. They hoped they would be okay. They hugged each other and waited. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had a big rocket that they pretended to fly to the moon and the stars. One day, they saw a real rocket on TV that was going to blast off soon. They wanted to see it up close, so they sneaked out of their house and ran to the rocket place. + +When they got there, they saw a lot of people and machines. They were curious and climbed into the rocket. They found a lot of buttons and levers inside. They pushed and pulled them, not knowing what they did. Suddenly, the rocket started to shake and make loud noises. They were scared and wanted to get out, but the door was locked. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "We want to escape!" + +A man heard them and ran to the rocket. He had a key and opened the door. He was angry and shouted at them. + +"What are you doing here? You could have been hurt! This is a dangerous place for children! You should never go where you are not supposed to!" + +He took them out of the rocket and called their parents. Their parents came and hugged them. They were relieved and happy that they were safe, but they also scolded them. + +"You should never run away from home without telling us! You should always listen to us and follow the rules! We love you and we want you to be safe and happy!" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to their parents and the man. They learned their lesson and never tried to sneak into a rocket again. They still played with their toy rocket, but they also respected the real ones. They realized that some things are better to watch than to touch. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big book with many pictures of animals. They open the book and see a lot of different animals. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. + +"Look at this one!" Lily says, pointing to a picture of a zebra. "It has black and white stripes on its skin. How unique!" + +"Yes, it is unique," Ben agrees. "Do you know what it is called?" + +Lily shakes her head. "No, I don't. Do you?" + +Ben smiles. "Yes, I do. I can tell you, but you have to guess first. What sound does it make?" + +Lily thinks hard. She tries to remember the sounds of different animals. She makes a sound like a cow. "Moo?" + +Ben laughs. "No, that's not it. A cow has spots, not stripes. Try again." + +Lily makes a sound like a horse. "Neigh?" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, that's not it either. A horse has a mane, not stripes. One more try." + +Lily makes a sound like a cat. "Meow?" + +Ben claps his hands. "No, that's wrong, but very funny. A cat has whiskers, not stripes. Do you give up?" + +Lily nods. "Yes, I give up. What is it?" + +Ben tells her. "It is a zebra. It makes a sound like this: Zee-zee-zee!" + +Lily repeats the sound. "Zee-zee-zee! That's a funny sound. I like it. A zebra is a unique animal." + +Ben nods. "Yes, it is. And you know what? You are a unique person. You have your own skin, your own voice, your own name. No one else is like you." + +Lily smiles. "Thank you, Ben. You are a unique person too. You are my friend. I like you." + +They hug each other. Then they turn the page and look at more animals. They have fun guessing their names and sounds. They learn a lot from the big book. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over who gets to play with what. One day, Sara wants to play with the doll house, but Ben says it is his turn. He grabs the doll house and puts it in the closet. He locks the closet with a key. + +"Give me the key, Ben! That is not fair!" Sara cries. She tries to open the closet, but it is too hard. + +"No, Sara, you had the doll house yesterday. It is my turn today. Go play with something else!" Ben says. He holds the key in his hand and runs away. + +Sara is very sad and angry. She wants to play with the doll house, but Ben is being mean. She does not know what to do. She sits on the floor and cries. + +Mom hears Sara crying and comes to the room. She sees the doll house in the closet and the key in Ben's hand. She knows what happened. + +"Ben, why did you lock the doll house in the closet? That is not nice. You have to share with your sister. She wants to play with it too." Mom says. + +"But Mom, it is my turn today. Sara had it yesterday. She always gets what she wants. That is not fair!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She knows that Sara and Ben both love the doll house, but they have to learn to take turns and help each other. + +"Ben, I understand that you want to play with the doll house, but you can't keep it all to yourself. You have to help Sara have fun too. How would you feel if Sara locked your favorite toy in the closet and took the key?" Mom asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers how much he likes his toy truck, and how sad he would be if Sara did that to him. He feels sorry for Sara. + +"I would feel bad, Mom. I don't want Sara to feel bad. I want her to be happy." Ben says. + +"That's good, Ben. Then you know what to do. Give Sara the key and let her play with the doll house. You can play with it later, or you can play with it together. That way, you both can have fun and be fair." Mom says. + +Ben nods. He gives Sara the key and hugs her. He says he is sorry for being mean. Sara smiles and says she is sorry for crying. She thanks Ben for the key and opens the closet. She takes out the doll house and puts it on the floor. She invites Ben to play with it with her. Ben agrees and picks up a doll. They play with the doll house and have fun. Mom is happy to see them get along. She tells them they are good twins and she loves them. Sara and Ben say they love Mom too. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big owl in a tree. The owl has brown and white feathers and big yellow eyes. + +"Wow, look at the owl!" Tim says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Sam asks. + +"No, we can't. The owl is wild. It might bite us," Tim says. + +They watch the owl for a while. Then they hear their mom calling them. It is time to go home. + +"Bye, owl!" Tim and Sam say. They run to their mom. + +But on the way, Sam loses his hat. His hat is red and has a star on it. He likes his hat very much. + +"Mom, I lost my hat!" Sam cries. + +"Oh, no! Where did you lose it?" Mom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe in the park," Sam says. + +They go back to the park. They look for the hat. But they can't find it. It is getting dark. + +"Maybe the owl took it," Tim says. + +"Maybe," Sam says. He feels sad. + +They go home. Sam goes to bed. He misses his hat. + +But in the night, he hears a sound. He wakes up. He sees something on his window. It is the owl. And it has his hat in its claws. + +The owl hoots and drops the hat on the window sill. Then it flies away. + +Sam is happy. He gets his hat. He puts it on his head. + +"Thank you, owl!" Sam says. He smiles. + +He goes back to sleep. He dreams of the owl. He thinks the owl is his friend. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big box of toys in his room. He has cars, balls, blocks, and dolls. He likes to make noises with his toys. He likes to zoom, bounce, stack, and talk. + +But today, Tom has to be quiet. His baby sister is sleeping in the next room. Mom says, "Shh, Tom, be quiet. Do not wake up your sister. She needs to sleep." Tom nods. He does not want to make his sister cry. He loves his sister. + +Tom looks at his toys. He wants to play, but he does not want to be loud. He sees a toy he has not played with for a long time. It is a hairy monkey. It is brown and soft. It has a long tail and big ears. Tom likes the monkey. He reaches for the monkey. He picks it up and hugs it. + +The monkey is quiet. It does not make any noise. It does not zoom, bounce, stack, or talk. It just cuddles with Tom. Tom likes that. He feels happy and calm. He whispers to the monkey, "You are my friend. I like you. You are a good toy." + +Tom and the monkey sit on the bed. They look at the other toys. They do not need them. They have each other. They are quiet and happy. They fall asleep together. Mom smiles when she sees them. She thinks, "They are so sweet. They are my babies." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park at night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon. The moon was big and bright and round. + +"Look, Lily, the moon is smiling at us!" Tom said, pointing at the sky. + +Lily smiled back at the moon. She liked the moon. She wanted to touch it. + +"Can we go to the moon, Tom?" she asked. + +Tom shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. The moon is very far away. And we don't know what is there. Maybe there are monsters or aliens or unknown things." + +Lily felt scared. She did not like monsters or aliens or unknown things. She hugged Tom. + +"Let's go home, Tom. I don't want to play in the park anymore. I want to be with Mom and Dad." + +Tom nodded. He took Lily's hand and they ran to their house. They felt safe and warm inside. They said good night to the moon and went to sleep. They dreamed of nice things, not unknown things. +Sam is a big boy. He goes to school and learns many things. He likes to draw and play with his friends. But he does not like exams. Exams are hard and scary. He has to answer many questions and write many words. + +One day, Sam has a big exam. He feels nervous and sad. He does not want to do the exam. He thinks of a plan. He takes his pencil and breaks it in half. He says, "Oh no, my pencil is broken. I cannot do the exam. I need a new pencil." + +His teacher is not happy. She says, "Sam, you cannot break your pencil. That is not nice. You have to do the exam. You can use my pencil. It is reliable. It does not break. Here, take it and do your best." + +Sam takes the teacher's pencil. He does not like it. It is too big and too sharp. He wishes he had his own pencil. He tries to do the exam, but he does not know many answers. He writes some words, but they are wrong. He feels bad and angry. + +He looks at the teacher's pencil. He does not want it. He wants to break it too. He thinks, "This pencil is not reliable. It is bad. It makes me do the exam. I do not like the exam. I do not like the pencil. I will break it and then I will be free." + +He takes the pencil and bends it hard. He hears a snap. The pencil is broken. He smiles and says, "Ha ha, I broke the pencil. Now I do not have to do the exam. I am free. I am happy." + +But his teacher is very angry. She says, "Sam, you are very naughty. You broke my pencil. That is very rude. You have to do the exam. You cannot be free. You have to learn. You have to be good. Now you have no pencil. You have to use your finger. And you have to stay after school. You are in trouble." + +Sam is not happy. He is not free. He is in trouble. He has to use his finger. He does not like his finger. He does not like the exam. He does not like the teacher. He does not like school. He wishes he had his own pencil. He wishes he did not break the pencils. He wishes he was a good boy. He is sorry. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat a sandwich. But they did not know how to make one. They asked their mom for help. + +Mom said, "You can make a sandwich by yourself. It is easy and fun. I will show you how. First, you need two pieces of bread. Then, you need something to put in between them. What do you like?" + +Sara said, "I like cheese and ham." Tom said, "I like peanut butter and jelly." Mom said, "Good choices. Here are the cheese, the ham, the peanut butter and the jelly. You also need a knife to spread them. Be careful with the knife. It is sharp." + +Mom gave them each a knife and a plate. She helped them spread the cheese, the ham, the peanut butter and the jelly on the bread. Then, she helped them put the bread together. She said, "Now you have a sandwich. You can cut it in half if you want. Do you want to cut it in half?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please." Tom said, "No, thank you." Mom cut Sara's sandwich in half and gave it to her. She gave Tom his whole sandwich. She said, "You did a great job. I am proud of you. Enjoy your sandwich." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They thanked their mom. They took a bite of their sandwich. It was yummy. They saw an orange on the table. It looked juicy and sweet. They wanted to eat the orange too. But they did not know how to peel it. They asked their mom for help. + +Mom said, "You can peel an orange by yourself. It is easy and fun. I will show you how. First, you need to roll the orange on the table. This will make the peel softer. Then, you need to make a small cut on the peel with your knife. Be careful with the knife. It is sharp." + +Mom gave them each an orange and a knife. She helped them roll the orange on the table. Then, she helped them make a small cut on the peel. She said, "Now you can peel the orange. You can use your fingers to pull the peel off. Do you want to try?" + +Sara and Tom nodded. They used their fingers to pull the peel off. It was fun. They saw the orange flesh inside. It looked juicy and sweet. They broke the orange into segments. They gave some to their mom. They said, "Thank you for helping us. You are the best mom. We love you." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "You are welcome. You are the best kids. I love you too. Enjoy your orange." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They ate their orange. It was yummy. They felt happy and full. They had learned how to make a sandwich and peel an orange. They had done it by themselves. Mom had encouraged them. She had shown them how. She had been kind and patient. She had made them feel proud and loved. They had a good lunch. They had a good day. +Lila was a bird who loved to fly. She liked to feel the wind on her wings and see the world from high up. She liked to sing with her friends and find yummy seeds and berries. + +One day, Lila saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and scary. It made loud noises and flashed bright lights. Lila was afraid. She wanted to hide in her nest. But her friend Remy said, "Don't be scared, Lila. Let's fly to the other side of the cloud. There is sunshine there. It is warm and bright and happy." + +Lila shook her head. She said, "No, Remy. The cloud is too big and too scary. I don't want to fly near it. It might hurt us." + +Remy smiled. He said, "Lila, you are a brave bird. You can fly fast and strong. The cloud can't hurt us if we stick together. Trust me. It will be fun. Come on, let's go." + +Lila looked at Remy. He was her best friend. He always made her laugh and helped her when she was in trouble. She trusted him. She took a deep breath and said, "Okay, Remy. Let's go. But you have to hold my wing." + +Remy nodded. He said, "Of course, Lila. I will hold your wing. We are friends. We will fly together." + +Lila and Remy flew to the cloud. They heard the loud noises and saw the bright lights. They felt the raindrops and the wind. But they also saw the sunshine peeking through the cloud. It was warm and bright and happy. They flew to the sunshine and smiled. They had made it. They had flown through the cloud. They were brave birds. They were happy birds. They were friends. +Lily loved to read books. She read books about animals, plants, stars and planets. She read books every day and learned many things. She was a gifted girl who knew a lot. + +One day, she went to the library with her mom. She saw a big book with a picture of the universe on the cover. She wanted to read it, but it was too high for her to reach. She asked her mom to help her. + +"Mom, can you get me that book, please?" she said. + +"Sure, honey. But are you sure you want to read it? It looks very hard and has many big words," her mom said. + +"I don't mind. I want to learn about the universe. It is so big and beautiful," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and got the book for her. She was proud of her daughter's curiosity and courage. She helped her find a cozy spot to read. + +Lily opened the book and looked at the pictures. She saw the sun, the moon, the earth and many other things. She tried to read the words, but they were too hard for her. She did not understand them. She felt sad and frustrated. + +She closed the book and said to her mom, "Mom, I can't read this book. It is too hard for me. I don't know anything about the universe." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, honey. You can't read this book yet, but you will someday. You are a gifted girl who can learn anything. But you have to be patient and start with easier books. The universe is very big and complex, and it takes time and effort to understand it. But if you keep reading and asking questions, you will learn more and more. And you will always have me to help you and support you." + +Lily felt better and thanked her mom. She put the book back and chose another one that was more suitable for her level. She decided to keep reading and learning, and to never give up on her dreams. + +The moral value of the story is: Reading is a wonderful way to learn new things, but we have to be patient and start with what we can understand. We should not feel discouraged or ashamed if we find something too hard, but seek help and guidance from others. We should always be curious and courageous, and never stop trying to improve ourselves. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads about animals, cars, princesses and pirates. She learns new words and stories. + +One day, she goes to the farm with her mom and dad. She sees cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. She likes the animals. She wants to read to them. She takes a book from her bag and looks for a good spot. + +She sees a big bull in a pen. He is brown and has horns. He looks strong and attractive. Anna thinks he will like her book. She walks to the pen and says hello. + +"Hello, bull. I am Anna. I have a book for you. Do you want to hear a story?" she asks. + +The bull looks at her and snorts. He does not like books. He does not like stories. He likes grass and hay. He thinks Anna is silly and noisy. + +"Go away, girl. I do not want your book. I do not want your story. You are bothering me. Leave me alone," he says. + +Anna is sad and scared. She does not understand why the bull is so mean. She runs away from the pen and cries. She hugs her book and looks for her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad see her and comfort her. They tell her that the bull is not nice and that she did nothing wrong. They tell her that some animals do not like books and stories, but others do. They tell her that they are proud of her for reading and learning. + +They take her to another part of the farm, where there are horses, goats and ducks. They help her find a friendly animal that likes to listen to her book. She reads to them and smiles. She feels happy and brave. She loves to read books. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide. They have fun. They do exercise. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They think there is something hidden on top. They are curious. + +"Let's go up the hill," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful," Sam says. + +They start to climb. The hill is steep and slippery. They hold on to rocks and grass. They are tired. They do more exercise. + +They are almost at the top. They see a shiny thing. They want to get it. They are excited. + +"Look, a treasure!" Tom says. + +"Wow, let's grab it!" Sam says. + +They run to the shiny thing. But it is not a treasure. It is a trap. It is a big net. It falls on them. They are caught. They are scared. + +"Help, help!" Tom says. + +"Help, help!" Sam says. + +But no one hears them. No one sees them. They are hidden. They are alone. They lose. They are sad. + +The end. +Lily loved her doll, Anna. She always played with her and took her everywhere. She liked to tie Anna's hair with ribbons and make her look pretty. Lily thought Anna was her best friend and very dependable. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave Anna alone. She asked her mom if she could take Anna with her. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful with her. Don't let her get dirty or lost," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and ran to the swings with Anna. She put Anna on the seat next to her and pushed her gently. She felt happy and smiled. + +But then, a big boy came and grabbed Anna from the swing. He laughed and said, "What a silly doll! She has ribbons in her hair. I'm going to take them off and throw them away." + +Lily was scared and angry. She jumped off the swing and ran after the boy. She shouted, "Give me back my doll! She's mine! She's my friend!" + +The boy ignored her and ran away with Anna. He pulled the ribbons from her hair and threw them on the ground. He was about to toss Anna into a puddle when Lily caught up with him. She grabbed his arm and tried to take Anna back. + +"Let go of me, you little brat!" the boy said. He pushed Lily and made her fall. He laughed and ran away with Anna. + +Lily felt hurt and sad. She cried and picked up the ribbons from the ground. She looked for her mom and saw her coming. Her mom saw what happened and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, honey. That was a very mean boy. He shouldn't have taken your doll. Let's go find her, okay?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She hoped Anna was okay and that they would find her soon. She missed her friend and wanted to tie her hair again. She knew Anna was dependable and would wait for her. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks and cars. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they want to build a big tower with blocks. But they have different ideas. + +"I want to make a red tower!" Anna says. + +"No, I want to make a blue tower!" Ben says. + +They start to pull and push the blocks. The blocks fall down. They get angry and sad. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She says, "Why are you fighting? You are twins. You should help each other, not hurt each other. Why don't you try to make a rainbow tower together? Then you can use all the colors." + +Anna and Ben think about it. They say sorry to each other. They decide to work together. They take turns to put the blocks on top of each other. They make a rainbow tower. It is very tall and pretty. + +They are happy and proud. They show Mom their tower. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "You did a great job. You succeeded because you cooperated. That is a good lesson to learn. I am proud of you, my twins." +Tom likes to print. He has a big box of paper and many colors. He prints shapes and animals and letters. He likes to show his prints to his mom and dad. + +One day, Tom finds a new thing to print. It is an oyster. He sees it in a book. It is a gray shell with a pearl inside. Tom thinks it is pretty. He wants to print it. + +He takes a gray crayon and a white crayon. He draws a big circle with the gray crayon. He draws a smaller circle inside with the white crayon. He prints the oyster on the paper. He is happy. + +He shows his print to his mom. She smiles and hugs him. She says, "You are a good printer, Tom. You made a beautiful oyster." She puts his print on the fridge. + +Tom is proud. He likes to print. He wonders what he will print next. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share or clean up. Their room was always messy, with toys all over the floor and the bed. + +One day, their mom told them that they had a surprise. She said that someone would deliver a big box to their house. Tim and Kim were very excited. They wondered what was in the box. Maybe it was more toys, or a cake, or a puppy. + +They waited and waited, until they heard a knock on the door. Their mom opened it and saw a man with a big box. He said, "Hello, I'm here to deliver this box for Tim and Kim. Where should I put it?" + +Their mom said, "Thank you, you can put it in their room. They are waiting for it." She took the box and carried it to their room. She opened the door and said, "Look, Tim and Kim, your surprise is here!" + +But Tim and Kim did not look happy. They looked scared and sad. They saw that the box was not for them. It was for someone else. It had a label that said, "To: Lily, From: Grandma and Grandpa. Happy Birthday!" + +Their mom said, "Oh, no, this is a mistake. This box is not for you. It is for your cousin Lily. She lives next door. The man must have mixed up the addresses. I'm sorry, Tim and Kim, you have no surprise today." + +Tim and Kim started to cry. They felt angry and jealous. They wanted the box for themselves. They did not care about Lily. They said, "No, no, no, we want the box! It is ours! Give it to us!" + +Their mom said, "No, Tim and Kim, you cannot have the box. It is not yours. It is Lily's. She is having her birthday today. You have to be nice and share. You have to give the box back to the man. He will deliver it to Lily. Maybe she will let you see what is inside. Maybe she will even let you play with it. But you have to be polite and kind." + +Tim and Kim did not listen. They did not want to be nice and share. They wanted to keep the box. They grabbed the box and ran away. They hid under the bed. They said, "No, no, no, we will not give the box back. It is ours! We will open it and see what is inside. We will play with it and have fun." + +Their mom was very angry and disappointed. She said, "Tim and Kim, you are being very naughty and selfish. You are not respecting Lily or your grandma and grandpa. You are not being good children. You have to come out and give the box back. Now!" + +But Tim and Kim did not come out. They stayed under the bed. They opened the box and saw what was inside. It was a beautiful dollhouse, with many rooms and furniture and dolls. It was Lily's dream gift. It was not Tim and Kim's dream gift. They did not like dollhouses. They liked cars and trucks and robots. + +They felt very silly and stupid. They realized that they had made a big mistake. They had taken something that was not theirs. They had hurt Lily and their grandma and grandpa. They had wasted their time and energy. They had made their mom angry and sad. They had made themselves unhappy and guilty. + +They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had been nice and shared. They wished they had not been messy and greedy. They wished they had no surprise today. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. Be nice and share. Listen to your mom. Do not be messy and greedy. You will be happier and better. +Lily and Max were going to the park with their mom. They wanted to play on the swings and the slide. Mom said they had to bring their sunglasses because it was very sunny outside. + +"Here, Lily, these are your sunglasses. They are pink and sparkly. You look adorable in them!" Mom said, putting the sunglasses on Lily's face. + +"Thank you, Mom. I like them a lot. What about Max? Does he have sunglasses too?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, he does. They are blue and cool. He looks adorable in them too!" Mom said, putting the sunglasses on Max's face. + +"Wow, Max, you look awesome! Can I see your sunglasses?" Lily said, reaching for Max's face. + +"No, Lily, these are mine. You have yours. Don't touch them!" Max said, pulling away from Lily. + +"Hey, hey, don't fight. You can both share your sunglasses. Why don't you trade them for a while and see how you like them?" Mom said, trying to calm them down. + +"Okay, Mom. That sounds fun. Here, Max, you can try my sunglasses. They are pink and sparkly. You will look adorable in them!" Lily said, taking off her sunglasses and giving them to Max. + +"Okay, Lily. You can try my sunglasses. They are blue and cool. You will look adorable in them too!" Max said, taking off his sunglasses and giving them to Lily. + +They swapped their sunglasses and looked at each other. They laughed and smiled. They liked how they looked in each other's sunglasses. They hugged and said sorry for fighting. + +"Good job, kids. You are very sweet and kind. Now, let's go to the park and have some fun!" Mom said, holding their hands and walking with them. + +They went to the park and played on the swings and the slide. They had a lot of fun. They wore their sunglasses and looked adorable. They were happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to explore the forest near their home. They saw many impressive things, like big trees, colorful flowers, and friendly animals. One day, they found a cave that looked dark and scary. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," Max said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, let's not," Lily said. She was careful and scared. "It might be dangerous. There might be bears or snakes or monsters." + +"Don't be silly," Max said. "There's nothing to be afraid of. Come on, it'll be fun." + +He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her into the cave. Lily tried to resist, but Max was stronger. She wished they would remain outside, where it was bright and safe. + +As they walked deeper into the cave, they heard a loud roar. It sounded angry and hungry. They saw two big eyes glowing in the dark. It was a bear! + +"Run!" Lily screamed. She let go of Max's hand and ran back to the entrance of the cave. + +"Wait for me!" Max shouted. He followed Lily, but he was slower. The bear was behind him, getting closer and closer. + +Lily reached the outside and looked for Max. She saw him running, but he was still far from the exit. She was worried and sorry. She wished she had not followed Max into the cave. + +"Max, hurry!" she cried. "The bear is coming!" + +Max heard Lily and ran faster. He saw the light at the end of the cave. He was almost there. He hoped he would make it. + +The bear was very close to Max. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. It was ready to bite. + +But then, something happened. A loud noise came from the forest. It was a hunter with a gun. He saw the bear and shot it. The bear fell to the ground and stopped moving. + +Max reached the outside and hugged Lily. They were both safe and happy. They thanked the hunter for saving them. He told them to never go into the cave again. It was too dangerous. + +Lily and Max agreed. They learned their lesson. They decided to remain in the forest, where they could see many impressive things, but not too close to the cave, where there was a bear. They went home and told their mom and dad what happened. They were glad they were alive. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it rains a lot. The park becomes a flood. The water is high and fast. + +"Look, Tom, the water is fun!" Sue says. She jumps in the flood. She splashes and laughs. + +"No, Sue, the water is bad!" Tom says. He is scared. He does not jump in the flood. He stays on the grass. He cries. + +"Sue, come back! The water is dangerous!" Tom shouts. He wants Sue to be safe. + +But Sue does not hear Tom. She jumps and jumps in the flood. She thinks the water is warm and nice. + +Then, a big stick comes in the water. It hits Sue. Sue falls down. She is hurt. She is wet. She is cold. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Sue screams. She is sorry. She wants Tom to help her. + +Tom hears Sue. He is brave. He jumps in the flood. He swims to Sue. He grabs her hand. He pulls her out of the water. + +"Are you okay, Sue?" Tom asks. He is worried. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was silly. I should have listened to you. The water was bad." Sue says. She is sad. + +"It's okay, Sue. I'm your friend. I'm here for you. Let's go home. We need to get dry and warm." Tom says. He is kind. + +Tom and Sue hug. They are friends. They walk home. They do not play in the flood again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But it was very cold today. The wind made them shiver. They wore hats and coats, but they still felt cold. + +"Let's go home, Lily," Ben said. "This is boring. I want to drink hot cocoa and watch TV." + +"No, Ben," Lily said. "I want to play more. Look, there is a big pile of leaves. Let's jump in it. It will be fun." + +Lily ran to the pile of leaves and jumped in. She laughed and threw leaves in the air. Ben followed her and jumped in too. They made a big mess. The leaves were crunchy and colorful. + +But then, a big dog came. It was brown and furry. It barked and ran to the pile of leaves. It wanted to play too. It jumped in and out of the leaves. It wagged its tail and licked Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben said. "This is our pile of leaves. Go away. This is mine." + +But the dog did not listen. It kept jumping and barking. It knocked over Lily and Ben. It made them shiver more. They did not like the dog. They were scared. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben cried. "Mom, dad, help!" + +Their mom and dad heard them. They came to the park. They saw the dog and the pile of leaves. They saw Lily and Ben. They were not happy. + +"Come here, kids," their mom said. "This is not a good place to play. This dog is not friendly. It might bite you. Let's go home. We have hot cocoa and cookies for you." + +Lily and Ben ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them. They were glad to leave the park. They did not want to play with the dog or the leaves anymore. They wanted to go home. They wanted to be warm and cozy. + +The end. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Jazz. Jazz had curly hair and a pretty dress. Lily liked to wrap Jazz in a blanket and sing to her. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He saw Jazz on the bed and grabbed her. "This is my doll now," he said. He ran away with Jazz. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She ran after Tom and shouted, "Give me back my doll! She is mine! You are mean!" + +Tom did not listen. He laughed and threw Jazz on the floor. Jazz's dress got dirty and her hair got tangled. + +Lily cried and picked up Jazz. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Jazz. You are my best friend. I will make you clean and pretty again." + +Tom saw Lily crying and felt bad. He remembered that he had his own toys and that he did not need to take Lily's. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Can I help you fix Jazz?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was kind. She said, "Yes, you can. Thank you, Tom. You are my brother and I love you." + +They went to the bathroom and washed Jazz's dress and hair. They dried her and wrapped her in a new blanket. They sang to her and played with her together. They were happy and Jazz was happy too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cage with a bird inside. The bird is sad. It wants to fly. + +Lily and Tom ask the man who has the cage. "Why do you keep the bird in the cage?" they ask. The man says, "The bird is mine. I bought it at the pet shop. It is very pretty and sings well." + +Lily and Tom do not like the man. They think he is mean. They want to help the bird. They wait until the man is not looking. Then they open the cage and let the bird out. + +The bird is happy. It flies away. It thanks Lily and Tom with a loud chirp. Lily and Tom smile. They are glad they helped the bird escape. They think the bird is friendly. They hope the bird finds a nice home. They go back to playing in the park. +Lily was curious about the shiny pin on the table. She wanted to touch it and see what it could do. She reached out her hand and grabbed the pin. But it was very sharp and it hurt her finger. She let go of the pin and screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "Mommy, mommy, help!" + +Mommy heard Lily's scream and ran to the table. She saw the pin and the blood on Lily's finger. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"What happened, sweetie?" Mommy asked. "Did you touch the pin?" + +Lily nodded and sobbed. "It was shiny and pretty, but it was bad and ouchy." + +Mommy kissed Lily's finger and wrapped a bandage around it. She threw the pin in the trash. + +"I'm sorry, honey. The pin was not a toy. It was dangerous. You should never touch things that you don't know. They might hurt you." + +Lily sniffled and hugged Mommy. "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was curious. I won't touch pins again." + +Mommy smiled and stroked Lily's hair. "It's okay, Lily. I know you were curious. Curious is good, but you have to be careful. Next time, ask me before you touch something. I will tell you if it's safe or not." + +Lily nodded and smiled. "Okay, Mommy. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily." Mommy said. "Now, how about we read a book together? I have a new one about a curious cat." + +Lily clapped her hands and said. "Yes, please! I like cats. They are soft and cute. And curious, like me." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They zoomed and crashed and made loud noises. Mommy was in the kitchen, making lunch. She told them to be quiet and not make a mess. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They kept playing and making noise. They threw their cars on the couch and the floor. They knocked over a lamp and a vase. They laughed and did not care. + +Mommy heard the crash and came to the living room. She saw the mess and was very angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, you are very naughty! You did not listen to me and you made a big mess. You have to clean up and then take a nap. Now!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to clean up or take a nap. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, Mommy, no! We do not want to clean up or take a nap. We want to play!" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily and Ben, no! You have to do what I say. You have to surrender your toy cars and go to your room. Now!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to surrender their toy cars. They loved their toy cars. They held them tight and said, "No, Mommy, no! We do not want to surrender our toy cars. They are ours!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily and Ben, yes! You have to surrender your toy cars. They are not yours. They are mine. I bought them for you. And you have to share them with each other. And you have to be nice to them. And you have to be nice to me. Now!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to be nice. They wanted to be naughty. They said, "No, Mommy, no! We do not want to be nice. We want to be naughty. We want to have fun!" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily and Ben, no! You cannot be naughty. You have to be nice. You have to be good. You have to be quiet. You have to be sleepy. You have to take a nap. Now!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to take a nap. They wanted to stay awake. They said, "No, Mommy, no! We do not want to take a nap. We want to stay awake. We want to play!" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily and Ben, no! You have to take a nap. You are tired. You are cranky. You are noisy. You need to rest. You need to dream. You need to take a nap. Now!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to argue anymore. They were tired. They were cranky. They were noisy. They wanted to rest. They wanted to dream. They wanted to take a nap. They said, "OK, Mommy, OK. We will take a nap. We will surrender our toy cars. We will be nice. We will be good. We will be quiet. We will be sleepy. We will take a nap. Now." + +Mommy said, "Good, Lily and Ben, good. I am proud of you. You are smart. You are sweet. You are lovely. You are my children. I love you. Now, go to your room. Clean up your mess. Put away your toy cars. Lie down on your bed. Close your eyes. Take a nap. Now." + +Lily and Ben did what Mommy said. They went to their room. They cleaned up their mess. They put away their toy cars. They lied down on their bed. They closed their eyes. They took a nap. They dreamed of playing with their toy cars again. They were happy. Mommy was happy. The end. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the shop with Mia's mom. Mia's mom says they can have one lollipop each. + +Ben and Mia look at the lollipops. There are many colors and shapes. Ben likes the red ones. Mia likes the blue ones. They pick their lollipops and say thank you to Mia's mom. + +They go outside and unwrap their lollipops. They lick them and smile. They are sweet and yummy. + +"Let's number our licks," Ben says. "I bet I can lick more than you." + +"Okay," Mia says. "But I bet I can lick longer than you." + +They start to number their licks. "One, two, three, four," Ben says. "Five, six, seven, eight," Mia says. + +They keep licking and numbering. They want to see who is tougher. They do not notice that their lollipops are getting smaller and smaller. + +"Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one," Ben says. He looks at his lollipop. It is almost gone. He sees a big hole in the middle. + +"Thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-four," Mia says. She looks at her lollipop. It is also almost gone. She sees a small stick poking out. + +They look at each other. They see that they have licked their lollipops too much. They laugh. + +"We are both tough," Ben says. "But we are also silly." + +"We are," Mia says. "But we had fun." + +They throw away their lollipop wrappers and sticks. They hug and go to play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play soccer. They joined a team and practiced hard. They wanted to win a trophy. The trophy was shiny and big and had a soccer ball on top. + +One day, they had a big game against another team. Lily and Sam played very well. They scored many goals and helped their teammates. The other team tried hard too, but Lily and Sam's team won the game. They were very happy and cheered. + +The coach gave them the trophy and said, "You are all great players. You worked together and had fun. You deserve this trophy. Welcome to the champions club!" + +Lily and Sam smiled and thanked the coach. They wanted to share the trophy with their teammates. But one boy, Max, was selfish. He grabbed the trophy and said, "This is mine. I scored the most goals. I am the best player. You can't touch it." + +Lily and Sam were sad and angry. They said, "That's not fair, Max. You are selfish. The trophy is for everyone. We all played well. We are a team. You should share." + +Max shook his head and hugged the trophy. He said, "No, it's mine. Go away." + +Lily and Sam looked at each other. They had an idea. They said, "OK, Max. You can keep the trophy. But we don't want to play with you anymore. You are not a good friend. You are not a good teammate. You are not a good sport. Goodbye." + +They walked away with their other teammates. They left Max alone with the trophy. Max felt lonely and sad. He realized he was wrong. He wanted to say sorry, but it was too late. Lily and Sam and their teammates were gone. He wished he had shared the trophy. He wished he had been more welcome. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big round thing that can spin. They want to try it. They run to the thing and climb on it. Ben pushes it hard and it spins very fast. + +"Whee!" Lily says. "This is fun!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "I like to spin!" + +They spin and spin and spin. But then Lily feels something in her stomach. It is not a good feeling. She feels sick. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily says. "I want to get off!" + +But Ben does not hear her. He is having too much fun. He pushes the thing harder and it spins faster. + +Lily feels worse and worse. She cannot hold it anymore. She throws up on the thing. It is messy and smelly. + +Ben sees it and stops pushing. He looks at Lily and the thing. He feels bad. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry!" Ben says. "I did not know you were sick!" + +Lily gets off the thing. She is dizzy and pale. She wipes her mouth. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily says. "You did not mean it. But I don't like to spin anymore. It makes my stomach hurt." + +Ben gets off the thing too. He hugs Lily and says sorry again. + +"Let's go to the bench and rest," Ben says. "Maybe we can have some water and a snack." + +Lily nods. She is glad Ben is her friend. They walk to the bench and sit down. They do not spin anymore. They feel better. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big nut in its mouth. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Lily said. "It is eating a nut." + +"Can we have a nut too?" Ben asked. He was hungry. + +Lily and Ben ran to the tree. They tried to reach the squirrel. But the squirrel was too fast. It ran away to another tree. + +"Come back, squirrel!" Ben shouted. "Share your nut with us!" + +The squirrel did not listen. It found a hole in the tree. It hid its nut in the hole. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted a nut. They looked around. They saw some nuts on the ground. They picked them up. + +"Maybe these nuts are good," Lily said. She cracked one open. She took a bite. + +"Yuck!" Lily spat. "This nut is bitter. It tastes bad." + +Ben tried his nut too. He made a face. He did not like it. + +"These nuts are not good," Ben said. "They are not like the squirrel's nut." + +Lily and Ben threw the nuts away. They learned a lesson. They learned that not all nuts are the same. They learned that the squirrel knew which nuts were good and which nuts were bad. They learned that the squirrel was smart. + +They decided to leave the squirrel alone. They went to find something else to play with. They hoped to find something sweet. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Tim asks Sue. + +"Yes, let's climb the tree!" Sue says. + +They run to the tree. They hold the branches. They pull themselves up. They go higher and higher. They feel happy. + +They reach the top of the tree. They look around. They see the sky, the birds, the flowers, the swings. They see a big pile of trash. It is smelly. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Tim says. + +"That is trash. It is old and dirty. It makes the air smelly." Sue says. + +"Who put the trash there?" Tim says. + +"I don't know. Maybe some bad people. They don't care about the park." Sue says. + +"That is not nice. They should clean the trash. The park is for everyone. The park is for us." Tim says. + +"Yes, you are right. The park is for us. We love the park. We should take care of the park." Sue says. + +They nod. They smile. They hug. They climb down the tree. They go to the swings. They have fun. They are good friends. They are good to the park. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make cards, hats, animals and more. She was very good at it and she showed her designs to everyone. She was proud of her work and wanted to be a designer when she grew up. + +One day, she had an exam at school. The teacher asked the children to design a picture of their family. Lily was excited and started to draw and cut and stick. She made a big and beautiful picture with many colors and details. She thought it was the best picture in the class. + +When she finished, she looked around and saw what the other children had done. Some had simple drawings, some had stickers, some had photos. Lily smiled and said to herself, "My picture is much better than theirs. I am the best designer in the world." + +She went to the teacher and gave her the picture. The teacher looked at it and said, "Wow, Lily, this is a very nice picture. You are very talented. But can you tell me who is in your family?" + +Lily pointed to the picture and said, "This is me, this is my mom, this is my dad, this is my brother, this is my dog, this is my cat, this is my fish, this is my bird, this is my hamster, this is my turtle, this is my doll, this is my teddy bear, this is my robot, this is my unicorn, this is my fairy, this is my dragon, this is my castle, this is my rainbow, this is my star, this is my moon, this is my sun, this is my flower, this is my heart, this is my name." + +The teacher was surprised and said, "Lily, that is a lot of things. But are they all in your family? Do you really have a unicorn, a fairy, a dragon, a castle, a rainbow, a star, a moon, a sun, a flower and a heart?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, they are all in my family. They are all in my imagination. I love them all and they love me. They make me happy and they help me design things." + +The teacher smiled and said, "Lily, I am glad that you have a rich imagination and that you love to design things. But you know, a family is not only what you imagine. A family is also what you have in real life. A family is the people who care for you, who support you, who teach you, who play with you, who hug you, who listen to you, who share with you, who laugh with you, who cry with you, who forgive you, who respect you, who love you. A family is not only what you see, but also what you feel. Do you understand?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I understand. I love my mom, my dad, my brother, my dog and my cat. They are my real family. They are always there for me. They are more important than anything else. I am sorry, teacher, I was wrong. I was not humble. I was selfish and proud. I wanted to show off and make the best picture. But I forgot about my real family. Can I make a new picture?" + +The teacher nodded and said, "Of course, Lily, you can make a new picture. And I am proud of you for being humble and honest. You are not only a good designer, but also a good person. And that is what matters most." + +Lily thanked the teacher and went back to her seat. She took a new paper and crayons and started to design a new picture of her family. She drew her mom, her dad, her brother, her dog and her cat. She also drew a small unicorn, a fairy, a dragon, a castle, a rainbow, a star, a moon, a sun, a flower and a heart. But she made them very small and put them in the corner of the paper. She wrote under the picture, "This is my family. I love them all. They are real and they are in my heart." + +The end. +Tommy was playing with his toy cars in his room. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He did not hear his mom call him for bath time. She came to his room and saw the mess. + +"Tommy, it's time for your bath. Put away your cars and come with me," she said. + +"But I don't want a bath. I want to play more," Tommy said. He held his cars tight and did not move. + +Mom was not happy. She took his cars and put them on the shelf. She urged Tommy to get up and follow her. She said, "You need a bath to be clean and fresh. You can play with your cars again tomorrow. Now, let's go." + +Tommy was sad and angry. He did not like to leave his cars. He did not like to be wet and soapy. He walked slowly behind his mom. He hoped she would change her mind. + +But she did not. She filled the bathtub with warm water and bubbles. She put Tommy in the water and gave him a washcloth and a rubber duck. She said, "Look, you have a duck to play with. And the bubbles are fun. You can make shapes and pop them. Try it." + +Tommy looked at the duck and the bubbles. He did not want to admit it, but they looked a little fun. He took the duck and squeezed it. It made a quack sound. He smiled. He dipped the washcloth in the water and made it wet. He threw it in the air and watched it fall. He laughed. + +Mom smiled too. She said, "See, bath time is not so bad. You can have fun and be clean at the same time. Now, let me wash your hair and then you can play some more." + +Tommy nodded. He let mom wash his hair and rinse it. He did not cry or fuss. He felt the water and the bubbles on his skin. He felt good. He said, "Thank you, mom. I like bath time." + +Mom hugged him and said, "You're welcome, Tommy. I'm proud of you. You're a good boy. Now, let's get you dry and put on your pajamas. Then we can read a story before bed." + +Tommy agreed. He got out of the bathtub and wrapped himself in a towel. He felt warm and cozy. He followed mom to his room. He saw his cars on the shelf. He did not miss them so much. He was ready for bed. He said, "Mom, can you read me the story about the big red car?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Tommy. I love that story. Let's go to your bed and I'll read it to you." + +They went to his bed and mom opened the book. She read the story about the big red car and its adventures. Tommy listened and imagined. He felt happy and sleepy. He closed his eyes and drifted to sleep. Mom kissed him and said, "Good night, Tommy. I love you." + +Tommy murmured, "I love you too, mom. Good night." +Sara likes to bathe in the big tub. She has many toys to play with in the water. She has a duck, a boat, a ball and some shapes. The shapes are different colors and sizes. She can make pictures with them on the wall of the tub. + +One day, Sara gets a new toy from her mom. It is a modern shape. It is shiny and smooth and has buttons and lights. Sara is curious and excited. She wants to play with it in the bath. She puts it in the water and presses a button. + +The modern shape makes a loud noise and starts to move. It splashes water everywhere and scares Sara. She cries and drops the shape. The shape sinks to the bottom of the tub and stops working. Sara is sad and sorry. She did not know the modern shape was not for the bath. + +Mom hears Sara crying and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the water on the floor and the broken shape in the tub. She is not angry, but she is worried. She hugs Sara and tells her it is okay. She explains that some toys are not for the bath. They can get wet and break. She says Sara can play with the other toys that are safe for the water. + +Sara understands and says sorry to mom and the modern shape. She helps mom clean the mess and dry the shape. She hopes the shape will work again someday. She decides to play with the duck, the boat, the ball and the shapes in the bath. She likes them better. They are fun and quiet and do not splash. She is happy and smiles. +Mia did not like medicine. It was yucky and bitter and made her face funny. But Mommy said she had to take it because she was sick and had a fever. Mommy was very bossy and did not listen to Mia. + +"No, no, no!" Mia said. "I don't want it! Go away!" + +Mommy tried to make Mia open her mouth. She held the spoon with the medicine and moved it closer to Mia's lips. Mia shook her head and pushed Mommy's hand away. She screamed very loud. + +"Stop it, Mia!" Mommy said. "You have to take your medicine or you will not get better. It is good for you, I promise." + +Mia did not believe Mommy. She thought Mommy was lying. She screamed louder and louder. She kicked and cried and threw her pillow. + +Mommy was very tired and sad. She did not know what to do. She put the spoon down and hugged Mia. She kissed her forehead and whispered in her ear. + +"I love you, Mia. I know you don't like medicine, but it will help you feel better. Please, try it for me. Just one sip. I will give you a sticker and a hug if you do." + +Mia looked at Mommy. She saw Mommy's eyes were wet and her voice was soft. She felt Mommy's warm arms around her. She felt sorry for Mommy. She did not want to make Mommy sad. She nodded her head and opened her mouth. She took one sip of the medicine. It was yucky and bitter and made her face funny. But she did not scream. She swallowed it and smiled at Mommy. + +"Good girl, Mia!" Mommy said. "You are so brave and strong. I am so proud of you. Here is your sticker and your hug. I love you so much." + +Mia hugged Mommy back. She felt happy and proud. She loved Mommy too. She said sorry for screaming and asked Mommy to read her a story. Mommy said yes and picked up a book. They snuggled in bed and read the story. Mia felt better and fell asleep. Mommy kissed her good night and turned off the light. +Tim and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. They saw cows, sheep, chickens and horses. They wanted to see the pigs too, but their mom said no. She said the pigs were dirty and disgusting, and they could get sick if they touched them. + +But Tim and Lily were curious. They waited until their mom was busy and ran to the pig pen. They climbed over the fence and jumped inside. They saw many pigs, big and small, pink and black. They looked funny and smelled bad. The pigs were eating and sleeping in the mud. + +"Look, Lily, they are so cute!" Tim said. He tried to pet a pig, but the pig did not like it. It snorted and ran away. Tim followed it, but he did not see where he was going. He stumbled over a rock and fell into the mud. He got dirty and wet. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to help him, but she also stumbled over a rock and fell into the mud. She got dirty and wet too. + +They heard their mom calling them. She saw them in the pig pen and was angry. She came to get them and took them out. She scolded them for being naughty and disobedient. She said they had to take a bath and change their clothes. She said they had to learn to listen and respect the animals. + +Tim and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and hugged their mom. They learned their lesson. They never went to the pig pen again. They realized that the pigs were not cute, but disgusting. They also realized that their mom was right and loved them. They decided to be good and follow her rules. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big pile of sand. They wanted to dig and make castles. + +They ran to the sand and picked up some sticks. They used the sticks to dig and shape the sand. They had fun. But then, Ben saw a shiny thing in the sand. He pulled it out. It was a long, thin rod. It had a pointy end. + +"Look, Lily, I found a rod!" Ben said. He waved the rod in the air. "I can use it to make holes and lines in the sand." + +Lily looked at the rod. She did not like it. It looked sharp and dangerous. She was scared. She said, "Ben, put the rod down. It is not a toy. It can hurt you or me. It can poke your eye or cut your skin. It is not safe." + +Ben did not listen. He liked the rod. He said, "No, Lily, it is my rod. I found it. It is fun. You are silly. You are scared of everything." + +He kept playing with the rod. He made holes and lines in the sand. He spread the sand with the rod. He did not see the big sign that said, "Danger! Do not touch! The rod is electric. It can shock you." + +Lily saw the sign. She was very scared. She said, "Ben, please, stop. Look at the sign. The rod is electric. It can shock you. It is very bad. Please, put it down. Come with me. Let's play with something else." + +Ben still did not listen. He said, "Lily, you are a baby. You are afraid of a sign. The sign is lying. The rod is not electric. It is just a rod. It is fun. Watch me. I can make a big hole in the sand." + +He pushed the rod hard into the sand. He did not know that there was a wire under the sand. The wire was connected to the rod. The wire had electricity. When the rod touched the wire, there was a big spark. Ben felt a shock. He screamed. He dropped the rod. He fell to the ground. He cried. + +Lily ran to him. She was very sad. She said, "Ben, are you okay? I am sorry. I tried to warn you. The rod was electric. It was dangerous. You should have listened to me. You should have put it down." + +Ben was hurt. He was sorry. He said, "Lily, you were right. I was wrong. The rod was not a toy. It was not fun. It was electric. It was dangerous. I should have listened to you. I should have put it down. I am sorry. Please, help me. Please, hug me." + +Lily hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. I am your friend. I want you to be safe. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will make you feel better. Then, we can play with something else. Something safe. Something fun." + +They walked to the nurse. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful. They learned to listen. They learned to respect. They learned to share. They learned to be friends. They learned to be happy. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and dolls and cars. One day, they found a big book with many pictures. The book was thick and heavy. Ben wanted to look at the book, but Lily wanted to keep it for herself. + +"Give me the book, Lily!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pushed the book. They did not share. They did not listen. They were angry and loud. + +Then, the book ripped. The pages tore. The pictures fell. Ben and Lily stopped. They looked at the book. They looked at each other. They felt sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean. I should have shared the book with you." Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean, too. I should have waited for my turn." Ben said. + +They hugged. They said they were still friends. They said they forgave each other. They told the truth. They were happy and quiet. + +They picked up the pages and the pictures. They tried to fix the book. They did not have glue or tape. They used stickers and crayons. The book was not the same, but it was still good. They looked at the book together. They shared. They listened. They were kind and gentle. +Sara and Ben liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, slide and see-saw. But their favorite thing was to joke with the statue. The statue was a big man with a hat and a coat. He looked very serious and never moved. + +One day, Sara and Ben had a new idea. They decided to hide behind a bush and wait for someone to walk by the statue. Then they would jump out and shout "Boo!" They thought it would be very funny to see how the people would react. + +They waited for a long time, but no one came. They started to feel bored and hungry. They wished their mom would come back soon with their snacks. They wondered if their joke was a good idea after all. + +Then they saw a lady with a dog walking towards the statue. They got ready to scare her. They whispered to each other "One, two, three..." and jumped out of the bush. But instead of shouting "Boo!" they screamed in fear. The statue was not a statue anymore. It was a real man. He had taken off his hat and coat and was smiling at them. He said "Hello, kids. Did you like my joke?" + +Sara and Ben were so surprised and scared that they ran back to their mom. They told her what happened and she laughed. She said "That's Mr. Jones. He is a street performer. He likes to pretend to be a statue and then surprise people. He is very good at it. He didn't mean to scare you. He was just having fun." + +Sara and Ben felt a little silly and a little angry. They didn't like being joked on. They decided they didn't like the statue anymore. They said "Sorry, Mr. Jones. We don't want to play with you. You are too loud and too mean." And they walked away. +Lily was sick. She had a cough and a fever. She felt hot and tired. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She just wanted to lie in her bed and sleep. + +Her mom came to her room with a bowl of soup. It was chicken soup with noodles and carrots. Mom said, "This soup will make you feel better, Lily. It is warm and yummy. Try some, please." + +Lily opened her mouth and took a sip of soup. It was good. It made her throat feel less sore. She smiled at her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I like the soup." + +Mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Do you want more?" + +Lily nodded and ate some more soup. She felt a little better. She finished the bowl and gave it back to her mom. Mom put it on the table and hugged Lily. She said, "I love you, Lily. You are my brave girl. I hope you get well soon." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. You are my best mom. You comfort me when I'm sick." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "You are very sweet, Lily. Now, do you want to see a surprise?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. What is it?" + +Mom went to the closet and took out a pink blanket. It was soft and fluffy. It had a picture of a unicorn on it. Mom said, "This is a new blanket for you, Lily. It is pink, your favorite color. It will keep you warm and cozy. Do you like it?" + +Lily's eyes lit up. She loved unicorns and pink. She said, "Wow, mom. It is beautiful. I love it. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +Mom wrapped the pink blanket around Lily and tucked her in. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy you love it. Now, try to rest and sleep. I'll be right here if you need me." + +Lily snuggled with the pink blanket and closed her eyes. She felt warm and cozy. She felt loved and comforted. She said, "Good night, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "Good night, Lily. I love you too." +Jen and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big gray dog. The dog had a collar and a tag. Jen wanted to pet the dog. Tom was scared. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Jen asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe the dog is not nice. Maybe he will bite us." + +"No, he won't," Jen said. "Look, he is wagging his tail. He is happy. He wants us to be his friends." + +Jen walked to the dog. She was polite. She said hello to the dog. She reached out her hand. The dog sniffed her hand. Then he licked it. Jen smiled. She petted the dog's head. The dog barked. + +"See, he is nice," Jen said. "Come on, Tom. Don't be afraid. Trust me." + +Tom was still scared. But he wanted to be brave. He wanted to be Jen's friend. He walked to the dog. He was polite. He said hello to the dog. He reached out his hand. The dog sniffed his hand. Then he bit it. Tom screamed. He pulled his hand back. It was bleeding. The dog growled. + +"Help, help!" Tom cried. "The dog bit me!" + +Jen was shocked. She ran to Tom. She hugged him. She was sorry. She did not know the dog was bad. She did not know he would bite Tom. + +"Tom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Jen said. "Are you okay?" + +"No, I'm not okay," Tom said. "It hurts. It hurts a lot. I want to go home. I want my mom." + +Jen and Tom ran to the park gate. They saw a man. He was the dog's owner. He was angry. He yelled at them. + +"Hey, you kids! What did you do to my dog? Why did you make him mad? He is a good dog. He never bites anyone. You must have done something wrong. You must have hurt him. You are bad kids. Go away. Go away now." + +Jen and Tom were scared. They did not hurt the dog. They did not do anything wrong. They were polite. They just wanted to pet the dog. But the dog bit Tom. And the man was mean. He did not help them. He did not care. + +Jen and Tom ran away. They cried. They wanted to go home. They wanted their moms. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They did not want to see the big gray dog anymore. They did not trust him. They did not trust anyone. +Lily was a girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent. She did not need help from her mom or dad or friends. She liked to explore new places and find new things. + +One day, she saw a big garden with many flowers. She wanted to see them. She did not tell her mom or dad where she was going. She just ran to the garden. She saw many colors and smells. She saw a red flower that was very pretty. It was a rose. + +She wanted to touch the rose. She reached out her hand. But the rose had sharp things on its stem. They were thorns. They hurt Lily's hand. She cried out loud. She dropped the rose. She felt blood on her hand. She was scared and sad. + +She looked for her mom or dad. But they were not there. She was alone in the garden. She did not know how to go back home. She did not know how to make her hand stop hurting. She wished she had listened to her mom or dad. She wished she had not been so independent. She wished she had not met the rose. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big box with a sign that says "Do not open". They are curious and want to know what is inside. + +They lift the box together. It is very heavy. They weigh the box with their arms and legs. They think there is something big and fun inside. They open the box and look. + +They see a big, furry animal with sharp teeth and claws. It is a bear! The bear is angry and hungry. It roars and jumps out of the box. It wants to eat Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run away from the bear. They look for a place to hide. They see a small, wooden house. They run inside and close the door. They hope the bear will not find them. + +They are safe in the house. They see a window and a bed and a table. They see some toys and books and a lamp. They see a hidden door under the bed. They wonder what is behind the door. + +They open the door and see a tunnel. They crawl through the tunnel. They find another door at the end. They open the door and see a bright light. They escape from the house and the bear. They see their mom and dad waiting for them. They hug them and tell them what happened. + +Mom and dad are surprised and happy. They tell Anna and Ben that they are very brave and smart. They tell them that the bear was part of a circus that came to town. They tell them that the box was a mistake and that the circus people are looking for the bear. They tell them that they are sorry and that they love them. + +Anna and Ben are happy and relieved. They love their mom and dad. They say they do not want to play with boxes anymore. They want to play with their toys and books and lamp. They want to stay in their own house. They want to cuddle with their mom and dad. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a blue computer in their dad's office. They wanted to see what it could do, so they turned it on and looked at the screen. + +"Wow, look at all the pictures and words!" Ben said. + +"Can we touch them?" Lily asked. + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe we can measure them with this thing." He pointed to the mouse. + +He moved the mouse and clicked on a folder. The screen changed and showed a lot of numbers and graphs. + +"What is this?" Lily wondered. + +"I think it's dad's work. He measures things with the computer. Maybe he can measure how big we are!" Ben said. + +He clicked on a button that said "start". The computer made a beep sound and a voice said: + +"Please stand in front of the camera and hold still. Measuring height and weight in progress." + +Ben and Lily were curious and excited. They stood in front of the camera and waited. The computer made another beep sound and said: + +"Measurement complete. Height: 90 centimeters. Weight: 15 kilograms. Average for age: 3 years." + +"Wow, we are the same size!" Ben said. + +"Yay, we are average!" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to be twins. + +But then, the computer made a loud noise and the screen turned black. The voice said: + +"Error. Data corrupted. System shutting down." + +Ben and Lily were scared and confused. They didn't know what they did wrong. They ran out of the office and looked for their dad. + +"Dad, dad, we broke the computer!" Ben cried. + +"What? How?" Dad asked. + +"We wanted to measure ourselves with the computer. But then it said error and turned off." Lily explained. + +Dad sighed and followed them to the office. He looked at the computer and saw that it was not working. He was angry and sad. He had lost his important work. + +"Ben, Lily, you should not have played with the computer. It is not a toy. It is a tool for grown-ups. You could have asked me first. You need to be careful and respectful with other people's things." Dad said. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had made a big mistake. They apologized to their dad and promised to never touch the computer again without permission. + +Dad hugged them and forgave them. He said: + +"I love you, Ben and Lily. But you need to learn from this. Next time, before you do something, think about the consequences. And if you are not sure, ask for help. That way, you can avoid trouble and be more responsible." + +Ben and Lily nodded and agreed. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their own toys instead of the computer. They also helped their dad to fix the computer and restore his work. They wanted to make him happy and proud. They were good twins. +Lily and Sam were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to pretend they were in a restaurant. Lily was the cook and Sam was the waiter. Lily made some food with her toy pots and pans. Sam took a tray and some napkins. + +"Here is your food, sir," Sam said to his teddy bear. He put a napkin on the teddy bear's lap. "Do you want some water?" + +Lily watched Sam from the kitchen. She did not like how he was playing. She thought he was doing it wrong. She was bossy. + +"Sam, you are a bad waiter," Lily said. "You have to serve the food faster. And you have to say 'please' and 'thank you'. And you have to smile more." + +Sam felt sad. He did not like how Lily was talking to him. He thought she was mean. He wanted to have fun. + +"Lily, you are a bad cook," Sam said. "Your food is not yummy. And you have to say 'sorry' and 'you're welcome'. And you have to be nice more." + +Lily felt angry. She did not like how Sam was talking to her. She thought he was rude. She wanted to be in charge. + +"Sam, you are not my friend," Lily said. "You are a bad waiter and a bad teddy bear. Go away." + +Sam felt hurt. He did not like how Lily was treating him. He thought she was unfair. He wanted to be her friend. + +"Lily, you are not my friend," Sam said. "You are a bad cook and a bad Lily. I don't want to play with you." + +Sam took his tray and his napkins and his teddy bear. He left the kitchen. He went to his room. He cried. + +Lily stayed in the kitchen. She had no one to play with. She felt lonely. She wished she had been nicer to Sam. She cried. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big puddle on the road. It was wet and shiny and looked like fun. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped up and down. They made big splashes and laughed. They felt the water on their feet and legs and faces. + +They did not see the car coming. It was fast and loud and honked its horn. Lily and Tom were scared and ran to the side of the road. The car drove over the puddle and made a bigger splash. + +But the puddle was not just water. It was also oil. The oil made the car's tires slippery and the car skidded and hit a tree. There was a loud bang and a crack in the tree. The car's door opened and a man came out. He looked angry and hurt. + +"Look what you did!" he shouted at Lily and Tom. "You made me crash my car! You are bad kids!" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and scared. They did not mean to make the man crash his car. They just wanted to play in the puddle. They did not know it was oil. + +They ran to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said they were not bad kids. She said they were lucky they did not get hurt. She said they should not play in puddles on the road. She said they should spend their time in the park or the yard instead. + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never played in puddles on the road again. +Anna and Ben were bored. They wanted to play something fun. They looked around the house and saw a big box. Inside the box, there were many things to decorate with. There were stickers, ribbons, feathers, and glitter. + +"Let's decorate the box and make it a house!" Anna said. + +"Good idea!" Ben said. "I want to make a window and a door." + +They took some scissors and cut out a window and a door in the box. Then they used the stickers, ribbons, feathers, and glitter to make the box look pretty. They also found some crayons and drew flowers and stars on the box. + +They were very happy with their house. They crawled inside and pretended to live there. They had a tea party with their stuffed animals and made funny noises. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud knock on the door. They opened it and saw a big ostrich. The ostrich had a long neck, a big beak, and fluffy feathers. It looked at them with curious eyes. + +"Hello, ostrich!" Anna said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The ostrich nodded and walked inside the box. It was very flexible and could bend its neck and legs to fit in the small space. It joined the tea party and ate some cookies and drank some juice. It also made funny noises and tickled Anna and Ben with its feathers. + +They had a lot of fun with the ostrich. They decorated the ostrich with some ribbons and glitter and gave it a name. They called it Ollie. Ollie was their new friend. They played until it was time for dinner. Then they said goodbye to Ollie and thanked it for playing with them. + +"Bye, Ollie!" Anna and Ben said. "Come back soon!" + +"Bye, Anna and Ben!" Ollie said. "You are very nice and your house is very pretty!" + +Ollie ran away and disappeared. Anna and Ben smiled and hugged each other. They had a great day. They went to the kitchen and told their mom and dad about their adventure. Mom and dad smiled and listened. They were proud of their children and their creativity. They all had dinner together and talked about their day. Then they went to bed and dreamed of Ollie and their house. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and bake. Mom gave her a big bowl and a wooden spoon. She said, "We are going to make a cake. You can help me mix the ingredients." + +Lily was happy. She watched mom measure some flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Mom put them in the big bowl. She said, "Now we need some vanilla. Can you get the teaspoon from the drawer?" Lily nodded. She opened the drawer and looked for the teaspoon. She saw a small spoon, a medium spoon, and a big spoon. She picked the big spoon. She thought it was the teaspoon. + +She brought the big spoon to mom. Mom smiled and said, "That's not a teaspoon, Lily. That's a tablespoon. It's too big. We only need a little bit of vanilla. Here, this is a teaspoon." She showed Lily a small spoon. She said, "Can you touch the teaspoon with your finger?" Lily touched the teaspoon. It felt cold and smooth. She said, "This is a teaspoon. It's small." + +Mom said, "That's right. Now, can you help me pour some vanilla into the teaspoon?" Lily nodded. She held the teaspoon with mom. Mom poured some vanilla from a bottle into the spoon. Lily smelled the vanilla. It smelled sweet and nice. She said, "Mmm, vanilla." + +Mom said, "Good job, Lily. Now we can add the vanilla to the bowl and mix everything together. Then we can bake the cake and eat it later. Do you like cake?" Lily nodded. She said, "I love cake. And I love helping you, mom." Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you, too, Lily. You are a great helper." They smiled and mixed the cake. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird nest on a tree. They want to look at the eggs. + +"Can you support me?" Tim asks Mia. He wants to climb the tree. + +"OK, I will hold your feet," Mia says. She helps Tim to go up. + +Tim reaches the nest. He sees four eggs. They are blue and brown. He is curious. + +"Wow, look at the eggs!" he says. "They are so pretty!" + +He picks up one egg. He wants to show Mia. + +But the egg is not strong. It breaks in his hand. Tim feels something wet and sticky. + +"Oops!" he says. "The egg is not hard. It is soft!" + +He drops the egg. It falls on Mia's head. + +"Hey!" Mia says. "What are you doing? You made me dirty!" + +She wipes the egg off her hair. She is not happy. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tim says. "I didn't know the egg was soft. I wanted to share with you." + +He climbs down the tree. He gives Mia a hug. + +"Let's go home and wash," he says. "Maybe we can have some yummy cookies later." +