diff --git "a/TinyStories_1634.txt" "b/TinyStories_1634.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1634.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Ben looks at Anna. He sees her eyes. They are wet. He feels sorry. + +"Anna, I am sorry I took your block. I did not want to break your tower. Can you forgive me?" Ben says soft. + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees his lip. It is red and band-aided. She feels sorry. + +"Ben, I am sorry I hit you. I was angry and sad. But hitting is not nice. I forgive you." Anna says soft. + +They hug each other. They say sorry again. They smile. Mom is happy. She hugs them both. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben. You are good friends. You can play with the blocks again. But share and be careful, okay?" Mom says soft. + +They nod. They say okay. They go to play with the blocks again. They make a new tower. They use blue and yellow and green blocks. They are happy. They are friends. The end. +Sara and Ben like to play dress up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes in a big box. They take turns to choose what to wear and show each other. + +"Look at me, Sara!" Ben says. He puts on a red shirt, a blue tie, a black hat and yellow boots. "I am very fashion!" + +Sara laughs. She thinks Ben looks funny. She picks a pink dress, a purple scarf, a green hat and white shoes. She spins around and says, "I am more fashion than you, Ben!" + +They both giggle and clap. They like to make each other happy. + +Then they hear Mom call. "Sara, Ben, time for dinner! Come and wash your hands!" + +They hurry to the bathroom. They take off their clothes and put them back in the box. They close the box and push it under the bed. + +They wash their hands with soap and water. They feel the soap is smooth and bubbly. They rinse and dry their hands with a towel. + +They run to the kitchen. They smell the food and see the plates and cups. They sit on their chairs and say, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, my fashion stars!" +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Tim and Mia want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a cable on the slide. The cable is long and thin. It is for the lights in the park. Someone put the cable on the slide. + +"Who did this?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. + +They look at the cable. It is in the way. They cannot go on the slide. + +"Maybe we can move the cable," Tim says. + +He tries to pull the cable. But it is too heavy. He cannot move it. + +"Maybe we can go under the cable," Mia says. + +She tries to duck under the cable. But it is too low. She cannot go under it. + +They are sad. They want to go on the slide. + +Then they see a man. The man is rich. He has a big car and a nice suit. He is the boss of the park. He sees the cable on the slide. + +"Hey, what is this?" the man says. + +He is angry. He does not like the cable on the slide. + +He calls someone on his phone. + +"Hello, this is the boss of the park. There is a cable on the slide. Come and take it away. Now!" + +He hangs up the phone. + +He sees Tim and Mia. + +"Are you kids OK?" he asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Tim and Mia say. + +They are happy. The man is nice. + +He smiles. + +"Sorry for the trouble. Do you want to go on the slide?" + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Mia say. + +They wait for someone to come and take the cable away. Then they go on the slide. They have fun. They are glad. The man is glad too. He watches them play. He likes kids. He likes the park. He likes the slide. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big hill with flowers and grass. They want to go there. + +"Let's go to the hill!" Anna says. She feels an urge to see the flowers. She runs to the hill. Ben follows her. They rush to the top of the hill. + +They see many colors and shapes. They smell the sweet air. They hear the birds and the wind. They are happy. They lie down on the grass. They look at the sky. + +They see a big cloud. It looks like a bunny. They see another cloud. It looks like a car. They see more clouds. They make up stories about them. + +They feel a gentle touch on their faces. It is rain. The rain is soft and cool. They laugh and giggle. They do not mind the rain. They like the hill. They like the clouds. They like the rain. They like each other. They are friends. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up scared. She wanted her mom and dad, but they were not in their bed. She heard a loud noise from downstairs. She was afraid to go and see. + +She hugged her teddy bear and tried to be brave. She remembered her mom had a jug of milk in the fridge. She liked milk. It made her feel warm and cozy. She decided to go and get some milk. She took her teddy bear with her. + +She walked slowly down the stairs. She saw a light in the kitchen. She heard her mom and dad talking. They sounded happy. She felt better. She went into the kitchen and saw them sitting at the table. They had a cake and candles. They smiled when they saw her. + +"Hi, Lily," her mom said. "Did you have a bad dream?" + +Lily nodded. She felt shy. She saw the jug of milk on the counter. She pointed at it. + +"Do you want some milk, sweetie?" her dad asked. He got up and poured some milk into a cup. He added some honey and stirred it. He gave it to Lily. "Here you go. This will make you feel better." + +Lily took the cup and sipped the milk. It was sweet and warm. She smiled. She felt safe. + +"Thank you, daddy," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her cheek. "We're sorry we woke you up, Lily. We were celebrating something special. Do you know what it is?" + +Lily shook her head. She was curious. + +"It's your birthday, Lily!" her mom said. "You're three years old today!" + +Lily gasped. She forgot it was her birthday. She felt happy. She looked at the cake and the candles. They looked pretty. + +"Can I blow the candles?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily," her dad said. "But first, make a wish." + +Lily closed her eyes and thought hard. She wished for a new dress, a new book, and a new friend. She opened her eyes and blew the candles. They all clapped and cheered. + +"Happy birthday, Lily!" her mom and dad said. "We love you so much!" + +Lily hugged them and said, "I love you too! Thank you for the milk and the cake and the candles. You make me feel comfort." + +They smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You make us feel comfort too." +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys on the carpet. They have cars, trains, blocks and dolls. They make noises and stories with their toys. + +One day, they see a new toy on the carpet. It is a big, brown dog. It has a collar with a tag. The tag says "Spot". Ben and Sam are happy. They think Spot is a toy for them. + +They run to Spot and try to hug him. But Spot does not like it. He growls and barks. He tries to get away. Ben and Sam are scared. They do not know why Spot is angry. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom says. She comes into the room and picks up Spot. She holds him close and pets him. "He is not a toy, boys. He is a real dog. He is deaf. He cannot hear you. He is scared of you. He does not belong here. He belongs to our neighbor. He ran away from his yard. I found him outside and brought him in. I will take him back soon." + +Ben and Sam feel sorry for Spot. They want to be his friends. They ask their mom if they can give him a treat. Their mom says yes. She shows them how to give Spot a treat gently. She tells them to be quiet and calm. She tells them to smile and wave at Spot. + +Spot sees them. He smells the treat. He wags his tail. He licks their hands. He likes them. Ben and Sam are happy. They think Spot is a nice dog. They hope he will come back to visit. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She could wash the dishes, stir the soup, and cut the bread. She felt very useful and happy. But there was one thing she could not do. She could not turn on the faucet. It was too high and too hard for her small hands. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store. She asked Anna to stay with her dad, who was working in the garden. Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will be good." She gave her mom a hug and a kiss and watched her leave. + +Anna decided to surprise her dad with a glass of water. She went to the kitchen and climbed on a chair. She reached for the faucet, but it was still too far. She stretched and stretched, but she could not touch it. She felt sad and frustrated. She wanted to be useful and make her dad happy. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her big brother, Ben. He had come home from school. He saw Anna on the chair and asked, "What are you doing, Anna?" + +Anna turned and said, "I want to get water for dad. But I can't turn on the faucet. It's too high and too hard." + +Ben smiled and said, "Don't worry, Anna. I can help you. You can hold the glass and I can turn on the faucet. We can work together. We can be useful and make dad happy." + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very nice." She accepted his help and held the glass. Ben turned on the faucet and filled the glass with water. They both got down from the chair and went to the garden. They gave the water to their dad, who was very thirsty and grateful. He hugged them and said, "You are both very useful and very sweet. I love you very much." Anna and Ben felt very happy and proud. They had learned to work together and help their family. +Lily and Max were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something fun. They looked around the room and saw a big mattress on the floor. It was available. No one was using it. + +They had an idea. They ran to the mattress and jumped on it. It was soft and bouncy. They laughed and bounced higher and higher. They felt like they were flying. They pretended they were birds and planes and rockets. + +Then they heard some music from the radio. It was a happy song. They liked the song. They decided to dance on the mattress. They moved their arms and legs and hips and heads. They twirled and spun and hopped and skipped. They felt the rhythm and the beat. They smiled and sang along. + +They danced on the mattress for a long time. They had so much fun. They forgot they were bored. They were happy and tired. They lay down on the mattress and cuddled. They closed their eyes and dreamed of more adventures. They were the best dancers in the world. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and a tiger. The tiger is soft and orange. It has black stripes and a long tail. + +One day, Ben and Mia want to play with the tiger. But they both want it at the same time. Ben says, "It is my turn. I saw it first." Mia says, "No, it is my turn. I like it more." They pull the tiger from each other. The tiger makes a sad sound. + +Mom hears the sound. She comes to the room. She sees Ben and Mia fighting over the tiger. She says, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing? You are hurting the tiger. And you are hurting each other. That is not fair. That is not nice." + +Ben and Mia look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, tiger." Mom says, "It is okay. But you have to share. Sharing is fair. Sharing is nice. You can take turns with the tiger. You can play with other toys while you wait. Do you understand?" Ben and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, repeat after me. I will share the tiger. I will be fair. I will be nice." Ben and Mia repeat after Mom. They say, "I will share the tiger. I will be fair. I will be nice." Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Now, give the tiger a hug. And give each other a hug. And say, I love you." Ben and Mia hug the tiger. They hug each other. They say, "I love you." Mom hugs them too. She says, "I love you too. Now, go and play. And have fun." Ben and Mia go and play. They have fun. They share the tiger. They are fair. They are nice. The tiger is happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big bin. It was full of trash. It smelled bad. It was disgusting. Lily and Tom wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's choose something from the bin," Tom said. "Maybe we can find a treasure." + +"No, Tom, that's a bad idea," Lily said. "The bin is dirty and yucky. We should stay away from it." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the bin and opened the lid. He saw a lot of things: cans, bottles, papers, peels, wrappers and more. He reached his hand inside. + +"Look, Lily, I found a toy car!" he said. He pulled out a small car. It was covered in mud and sauce. It had a broken wheel and a cracked window. + +"That's not a toy car, Tom, that's trash," Lily said. "You should put it back in the bin. It's not good for you." + +But Tom did not listen. He liked the car. He wanted to keep it. He wiped it on his shirt and put it in his pocket. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go play with my car," he said. He ran to the slide. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to play with the car. She thought it was disgusting. She wanted to play with something else. + +She looked around and saw a flower. It was yellow and bright. It smelled nice. It was beautiful. + +She smiled and picked the flower. She put it in her hair. + +"Look, Tom, I found a flower!" she said. She ran to the swing. + +Tom looked at her. He saw the flower. He saw his car. He felt bad. He realized he made a mistake. + +He took the car out of his pocket. He threw it back in the bin. He ran to Lily. + +"Sorry, Lily, you were right," he said. "The bin is disgusting. The car is trash. The flower is better." + +Lily hugged him. She forgave him. They played with the flower. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She saw his red shoes under a big bush. She ran to the bush and shouted, "I found you, Ben! You have to surrender!" + +Ben crawled out of the bush and said, "No, I don't! You only saw my shoes, not me. That's not fair!" + +Lily said, "Yes, it is! Your shoes are part of your clothes, and your clothes are part of you. So I saw you, and you have to surrender!" + +Ben said, "No, I don't! You have to see my face, not my clothes. That's the rule!" + +Lily said, "No, it's not! You're just making up rules because you don't want to lose. You're a bad hider and a bad loser. You have to surrender!" + +Ben said, "No, I don't! You're a mean seeker and a mean winner. You have to be nice and let me hide again!" + +They started to argue and push each other. They did not see the big dog that came running to them. The dog was friendly, but he liked to play with clothes. He grabbed Ben's shoes and ran away. He also grabbed Lily's hat and ran away. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the dog. They were scared and sad. They lost their clothes and their game. They ran after the dog and shouted, "Hey, dog! Give us back our clothes! That's not nice!" + +The dog did not listen. He thought they were playing with him. He ran faster and farther. He did not want to surrender. + +Lily and Ben followed the dog until they saw a lady. The lady was the dog's owner. She saw the dog with the clothes and said, "Oh, no! Bad dog! Drop those clothes right now!" + +The dog dropped the clothes and wagged his tail. He did not know he did something wrong. He just wanted to have fun. + +The lady picked up the clothes and gave them to Lily and Ben. She said, "I'm so sorry, kids. My dog likes to play with clothes, but he doesn't know how to share. He's a good dog, but he's a naughty dog. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Ben took their clothes and said, "Thank you, lady. We're okay. We were playing hide and seek, but we had a fight. We're sorry, too." + +The lady said, "That's okay, kids. Sometimes friends fight, but they can make up. Why don't you hug and say sorry to each other?" + +Lily and Ben hugged and said sorry to each other. They felt better. They also petted the dog and said sorry to him. The dog licked their faces and wagged his tail. He felt better, too. + +The lady said, "You're very lucky, kids. You got your clothes back, and you made a new friend. The dog likes you, and I like you, too. Why don't you come to my house and have some cookies and milk?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Yes, please! Thank you, lady. You're very nice. And you have a very nice dog, too." + +They followed the lady and the dog to her house. They had cookies and milk and played with the dog. They forgot about their fight and their game. They had a lot of fun. They were very lucky. +Sara likes to play ball with her dog, Max. Max is a big, friendly dog who can catch the ball in his mouth. Sara throws the ball far and Max runs after it. They have a lot of fun in the park. + +One day, Sara sees a boy in the park. He has a ball too, but it is smaller and harder. He throws it to a man who has a big stick. The man hits the ball with the stick and the ball flies very fast. Sara thinks it looks fun. + +She goes to the boy and says, "Hi, I am Sara. What are you playing?" + +The boy says, "Hi, I am Tom. I am playing baseball. This is my dad. He is teaching me how to pitch." + +Sara says, "What is pitch?" + +Tom says, "Pitch is when you throw the ball to the man with the stick. You have to throw it hard and fast and try to make him miss." + +Sara says, "Can I try?" + +Tom says, "Sure, you can try. Here, take my ball and glove. I will show you how to pitch." + +Tom helps Sara put on the glove and hold the ball. He shows her how to stand and swing her arm. He says, "Now, send the ball to my dad. Aim for his chest." + +Sara nods and tries to do what Tom says. She sends the ball to the man with the stick. But the ball is too heavy and slow. It does not go very far. It lands on the ground before it reaches the man. + +Sara feels sad. She thinks she is bad at pitching. She says, "Sorry, I am not good at this." + +Tom says, "That's okay, Sara. You did your best. Pitching is hard. You need to practice a lot. Do you want to try again?" + +Sara says, "Yes, please. I want to learn how to pitch." + +Tom says, "Okay, let's try again. I will help you. You can do it, Sara." + +Sara smiles and tries again. She sends the ball to the man with the stick. This time, the ball goes a little farther and faster. The man swings his stick and hits the ball. The ball flies back to Sara and she catches it in her glove. + +Sara feels happy. She thinks she is good at pitching. She says, "Wow, I did it! I pitched the ball and caught it!" + +Tom says, "Yes, you did! You are awesome, Sara! You are a great pitcher!" + +Sara and Tom hug and laugh. They become friends and play baseball together. Max watches them and barks. He is happy too. He likes Sara and Tom. He thinks they are friendly. He hopes they will play ball with him too. +Lily and Tom were helping Mom make a cake. Mom gave them a big bowl with flour, sugar, eggs and butter. She said, "You can stir this with a spoon. Be careful not to spill it." + +Lily and Tom took turns to stir the bowl. They liked to see how the ingredients mixed together. They made funny noises as they stirred. "Swish, swish, swish," said Lily. "Squish, squish, squish," said Tom. + +Mom smiled and said, "You are doing a great job. Now we need some milk. Can you get the jug from the fridge?" Lily and Tom ran to the fridge and opened the door. They saw a big jug with a picture of a cow on it. They grabbed the jug and brought it to Mom. + +Mom poured some milk into the bowl and said, "Now we need to stir it some more. Can you help me?" Lily and Tom nodded and held the spoon with Mom. They stirred the bowl until the batter was smooth and creamy. + +Mom said, "The cake is ready to bake. We need to put it in a clean pan. Can you find one in the cupboard?" Lily and Tom looked in the cupboard and found a round pan with a hole in the middle. They said, "This one is clean, Mom." They gave the pan to Mom and she poured the batter into it. + +Mom said, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very good helpers. Now we need to wait for the cake to bake. Do you want to lick the spoon?" Lily and Tom said, "Yes, please!" They licked the spoon and smiled. They liked the taste of the batter. They said, "We can't wait to eat the cake, Mom." Mom said, "Me too. It will be yummy." +Lila likes to play soccer with her friends. She wears a red shirt and black shorts. She runs fast and kicks the ball hard. She likes to score goals and cheer. + +One day, Lila and her friends go to a new pitch. It is big and green and has white lines. Lila is happy to play there. But when they get there, they see another team. They wear blue shirts and white shorts. They say they want to play on the pitch too. + +Lila and her friends are not happy. They say they came first and they want to play. The other team says they have a permit and they want to play. They argue and shout. No one wants to share the pitch. + +Then, a man comes. He wears a yellow shirt and a whistle. He is a referee. He says he can help. He says they can play a game. The winner can use the pitch. The loser can use another pitch. He says that is fair. + +Lila and her friends agree. They think they can win. The other team agrees. They think they can win. They shake hands and get ready. The referee blows his whistle. The game begins. Lila and her friends play hard. They try to score goals and stop the other team. The other team plays hard too. They try to score goals and stop Lila and her friends. It is a fun and exciting game. +Sara and Ben love to act. They like to pretend they are different people and do funny things. One day, they decide to act like a baker and a customer. Sara puts on a big hat and an apron. Ben puts on a coat and a hat. + +Sara says, "Hello, customer. Welcome to my bakery. What do you want to buy?" + +Ben says, "Hello, baker. I want to buy a pie. Do you have a pie?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I have a pie. But it is not ready yet. You have to be patient and wait a little bit." + +Ben says, "Okay, I will be patient and wait. How long do I have to wait?" + +Sara says, "You have to wait until I count to ten. Then the pie will be ready." + +Sara starts to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. The pie is ready!" + +Sara takes a plate and puts a pretend pie on it. She gives it to Ben. + +Ben says, "Thank you, baker. The pie looks yummy. How much do I have to pay?" + +Sara says, "You have to pay me with a hug and a kiss. That is the price for the pie." + +Ben says, "Okay, that is a good price. Here is your hug and your kiss." + +Sara and Ben hug and kiss each other. They smile and laugh. They are happy. They love to act. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, Sam sees a new truck that Ben got for his birthday. He wants to play with it, but Ben says no. + +"Give me the truck!" Sam demands. He tries to grab it from Ben's hands, but Ben holds it tight. "It's mine! Go away!" Ben shouts. He pushes Sam away, and Sam falls on the floor. + +Sam starts to cry. He runs to his mom and tells her what happened. Mom is not happy. She goes to Ben and scolds him. "You need to share with your brother. He is sad because you were rough and mean. How would you feel if he did that to you?" she asks. + +Ben feels sorry. He knows he was wrong. He goes to Sam and says sorry. He gives him the truck and says he can play with it. Sam smiles and hugs him. He says thank you and sorry too. They play together nicely. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She winks at them and says, "That's better. Sharing is caring. You are good brothers." Sam and Ben nod and say, "We love you, mom." They are happy. +Tom and Sam were playing knights in the garden. They had sticks for swords and hats for helmets. They pretended to fight bad guys and save the princess. + +One day, they saw a big black cat in the grass. It looked like a dragon to them. They decided to attack it with their swords. They ran towards the cat, shouting and waving their sticks. + +The cat was scared and angry. It hissed and showed its teeth. It had sharp claws and a long tail. It was not a dragon, but it was still dangerous. It jumped at Tom and scratched his arm. Tom dropped his stick and cried. + +Sam was brave and tried to help his friend. He picked up Tom's stick and threw it at the cat. The stick hit the cat on the head. The cat felt pain and ran away. Sam had saved Tom from the cat. + +Tom and Sam hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They had fought the black cat and won. They called the stick a spear, because it was like a knight's weapon. They said the cat had surrendered, because it had run away. They went inside to show their mom their spear and tell her their story. +Sara liked to play with her dad's microscope. She wanted to see the tiny things that he saw when he worked. One day, when dad was not home, she took the microscope from his desk and put it on the floor. She found a leaf and a feather and put them under the microscope. + +She looked through the eye-piece and saw the leaf had many lines and dots. She saw the feather had many hairs and colors. She was happy and said, "Wow, this is so cool!" + +But then she heard a noise. It was dad coming home. She was scared and tried to hide the microscope under a pillow. She hoped dad would not be angry. + +Dad came into the room and saw Sara sitting on the floor. He smiled and said, "Hello, Sara. What are you doing?" + +Sara looked at dad and said, "Nothing, dad. Just playing." + +Dad saw the pillow and said, "What is under the pillow, Sara?" + +Sara felt guilty and said, "Sorry, dad. I took your microscope. I wanted to see the tiny things." + +Dad was not angry. He was proud and said, "That's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are curious. But you have to be careful with the microscope. It is very delicate and expensive. Next time, ask me first, okay?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, dad. I'm sorry. Can you show me more tiny things?" + +Dad hugged Sara and said, "Of course, Sara. Come, let's raise the microscope and put it on the table. I'll show you some more tiny things. And then we can have some warm cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Sara smiled and said, "That sounds great, dad. I love you." + +Dad said, "I love you too, Sara. You are my little scientist." +One day, a little kangaroo named Joey was playing with his friends in the grass. He liked to hop and bounce and chase butterflies. He was very happy. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a big truck with men and nets. They wanted to catch the kangaroos and take them away. Joey was very frightened. He ran to his mother and hid in her pouch. + +"Mommy, what are they doing?" he asked. + +"They are bad men, Joey. They want to hurt us and sell us. We have to run away and hide," his mother said. + +"But where can we go, Mommy? They are everywhere," Joey said. + +His mother looked around and saw other kangaroos running and hiding too. She had an idea. + +"Joey, we have to unite. We have to stick together and help each other. If we are many, we are strong. If we are alone, we are weak. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, Mommy. I understand. Let's unite with the other kangaroos," Joey said. + +So, his mother and Joey joined the other kangaroos and formed a big group. They hopped and bounced and kicked and scratched the men and the truck. They made a lot of noise and scared the men away. They saved themselves and their friends. + +Joey was very proud of his mother and his group. He was not frightened anymore. He was happy. + +He hugged his mother and said, "Mommy, you are the best. We did it. We united and we won." + +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, Joey. We did. We united and we won. And we are safe and free." +Lily was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from her mom or dad. One day, she wanted to walk to the park with her dog, Spot. She put on her shoes and coat and grabbed Spot's leash. + +"Can I go to the park, Mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful and don't go too far," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and opened the door. She and Spot walked down the street, looking at the trees and flowers. They saw a big truck with a ladder and a man on top. He was holding a bulb and trying to fix a street light. + +"Hello, Mister," Lily said. "What are you doing?" + +"Hello, little girl," the man said. "I'm changing the bulb. It's broken and it doesn't light up at night." + +"Can I see the bulb?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, here you go," the man said. He handed her the bulb. It was round and glassy and had a metal part at the end. + +Lily looked at the bulb and felt its smooth surface. She wondered how it could make light. She wanted to keep it, but she knew it was not hers. + +"Thank you, Mister," she said. "Here's your bulb back." + +"Thank you, little girl," the man said. "You're very polite and independent. Have a nice day." + +Lily smiled and waved. She and Spot walked on to the park. They had fun playing on the swings and slides. Lily was happy. She liked to walk and see new things. She liked to be independent. +Tom and Amy were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Tom wore a blue apron and Amy wore a pink one. They had pots and pans, spoons and forks, and some plastic fruits and vegetables. + +"Let's organize our food," Tom said. "We need to put the same things together. Apples with apples, bananas with bananas, carrots with carrots." + +"Okay," Amy said. "That sounds fun. I will help you." + +They started to sort the food into different piles on the table. They counted how many they had of each kind. They were having a good time. + +Then, Dad came into the kitchen. He was bald and had a big smile. He saw what Tom and Amy were doing and was proud of them. + +"Wow, you two are very good at organizing," he said. "You are making the kitchen look nice and tidy. Can I join you?" + +"Yes, Dad, you can," Tom and Amy said. "You can wear this green apron. It matches your eyes." + +They gave Dad the green apron and he put it on. He helped them finish organizing the food. Then, they pretended to cook and eat it. They laughed and hugged. They loved playing in the kitchen. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They saw a big box near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's lift the box and look," Max said. + +"OK," Lily said. They both grabbed the box and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy. They could not move it. + +"Ouch!" Max said. He dropped the box and rubbed his hand. He had a cut on his finger. It was bleeding. + +Lily saw the blood and felt scared. She ran to the house and called for Mom. + +Mom came out and saw Max crying. She took him inside and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on his finger. + +"Max, what happened?" Mom asked. + +"We tried to lift the box in the garden. It was too heavy and it hurt me," Max said. + +Mom gave him a hug and a kiss. Then she gave him a lecture. + +"Max, you should not lift things that are too heavy for you. You could hurt yourself or break something. You should ask for help or leave it alone. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again," Max said. + +Mom smiled and said, "It's OK. I'm glad you are not badly hurt. But next time, be more careful. And don't play with things that you don't know what they are. They might not be harmless." + +Lily came in and said, "I'm sorry too, Mom. I wanted to see what was in the box too. But I was scared when I saw the blood." + +Mom said, "It's OK, Lily. I'm glad you told me what happened. But you should also be more careful. And don't be scared of a little blood. It's harmless. It means your body is healing." + +Mom hugged both of them and said, "Now, why don't we have some cookies and milk and forget about the box?" + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They followed Mom to the kitchen and had some cookies and milk. They forgot about the box and played with their toys. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things to do. They could see animals, play games, eat snacks, and watch shows. + +But when they got to the festival, it started to rain. The rain was very heavy and wet. Lily and Tom felt sad. They did not want to get wet and cold. They wanted to have fun at the festival. + +Mom and Dad found a big tent. The tent was dry and warm. They went inside the tent. There were many people in the tent. Some people were selling things. Some people were making things. Some people were singing and dancing. + +Lily and Tom saw a lady who was making hats. The hats were made of straw and flowers. They were very pretty and colorful. The lady smiled at Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my hats?" she asked. + +"Yes, we do. They are very pretty," Lily said. + +"Can we have one?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can. They are very useful. They can keep your head dry and warm in the rain. And they can make you look happy and cheerful. You can choose any hat you like," the lady said. + +Lily and Tom thanked the lady. They chose their favorite hats. Lily chose a pink hat with roses. Tom chose a blue hat with sunflowers. They put on their hats and looked at each other. They smiled and laughed. + +They felt happy again. They did not mind the rain anymore. They decided to go out and explore the festival. They saw many fun things to do. They had a great time at the festival. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes things do not go as we plan, but we can still find joy and beauty in them. We can also be grateful for the people who help us and make us happy. +Sam likes to collect wheels. He has big wheels and small wheels, red wheels and blue wheels, wheels from cars and wheels from bikes. He keeps them in a box under his bed. Every day, he looks for more wheels to add to his collection. + +One day, he sees a new wheel in the park. It is shiny and silver, and it has a star on it. Sam thinks it is the most beautiful wheel he has ever seen. He runs to get it, but he sees a dog running too. The dog is hungry and wants to play with the wheel. + +Sam and the dog reach the wheel at the same time. They both grab it with their hands and teeth. They pull and tug, but neither of them wants to let go. They make loud noises and growl at each other. Sam is scared, but he does not want to lose the wheel. + +Then, Sam hears a voice. It is his mom. She is looking for him and sees him with the dog. She calls his name and tells him to drop the wheel. She says the wheel is not his, it belongs to someone else. She says the dog is not mean, it is just hungry and lonely. She says they should share and be nice. + +Sam listens to his mom. He lets go of the wheel and gives it to the dog. The dog wags its tail and licks his face. Sam smiles and pets the dog. He says he is sorry and he does not need the wheel. He says he has enough wheels at home. He says he wants to be friends with the dog. + +Mom is proud of Sam. She says he is a good boy and a kind collector. She says they can go home and have a snack. She says they can also bring some food for the dog. She says maybe the dog can come and play with Sam and his wheels another day. Sam is happy. He hugs his mom and the dog. He says he likes to collect wheels, but he likes to collect friends more. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Tom says. He runs to the slide. He is not afraid. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Lila says. She follows him. She is a little scared. + +They climb the ladder. They reach the top. They look down. The slide is very high and long. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. He sits on the slide. He pushes himself. He slides down fast. He makes a happy noise. + +Lila watches him. She sits on the slide too. She holds the sides. She slides down slowly. She makes a modest motion. + +Tom waits for her at the bottom. He smiles. He wants to go again. + +"Did you like it, Lila?" he asks. + +Lila nods. She smiles too. She likes it, but she is still scared. + +"Can we go again, Tom?" she asks. + +"Sure, Lila. But hurry, there are other kids waiting." Tom says. + +They run to the ladder. They climb again. They slide again. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara liked to bake with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Sara liked to lick the spoon and the bowl. She liked to put the top on the cake with frosting and sprinkles. + +One day, Sara saw a furry thing in the kitchen. It was brown and small and had a long tail. Sara thought it was a toy. She wanted to play with it. She reached out her hand to touch it. + +But the furry thing was not a toy. It was a mouse. It did not like Sara. It bit her finger hard. Sara screamed and dropped the cake. The cake fell on the floor and broke. The frosting and sprinkles went everywhere. + +Mom heard Sara scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw the mouse run away and the cake on the floor. She was angry and sad. She hugged Sara and took her to the doctor. Sara had to get a shot and a bandage. She cried and said she was sorry. + +Mom said it was not Sara's fault. She said they would bake another cake another day. But Sara did not want to bake anymore. She did not like the furry thing. She did not like the kitchen. She did not like the cake. She had a bad day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue. There are ducks and fish in the lake. + +"Look, Anna, ducks!" Ben says. He points to the ducks. He likes ducks. He wants to feed them. He has some bread in his hand. + +"Wait, Ben, don't rush!" Anna says. She is careful. She knows the lake is deep. She holds Ben's hand. "We have to stay with mom and dad." + +But Ben is too excited. He pulls his hand away from Anna. He runs to the lake. He is not flexible. He trips on a rock. He falls into the lake. Splash! + +"Ben!" Anna screams. She is scared. She runs to the lake. She sees Ben's head. He is wet and cold. He cries. + +"Help, help!" Ben shouts. He can't swim. He is afraid. + +Mom and dad hear Ben. They rush to the lake. They are fast. They jump into the lake. They swim to Ben. They grab him. They lift him out of the lake. They hug him. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mom asks. She is worried. She checks Ben. He is not hurt. He is just wet and cold. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Ben says. He is sorry. He knows he was wrong. He should have listened to Anna. He should have stayed with mom and dad. + +"It's okay, Ben," Dad says. He is calm. He is glad Ben is safe. He gives Ben a towel. He wraps him in the towel. He warms him up. + +"Thank you, mom and dad," Ben says. He is grateful. He loves mom and dad. He hugs them. + +"Thank you, Anna," Ben says. He is thankful. He loves Anna. She is his friend. She tried to help him. He hugs her. + +"You're welcome, Ben," Anna says. She is happy. She is relieved. She smiles at Ben. She hugs him back. + +They all go back to the car. They go home. They change their clothes. They drink hot chocolate. They cuddle on the couch. They watch a movie. They are happy. They are a family. They are friends. +Lily liked to dance. She was very flexible. She could bend and twist and stretch her body in many ways. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. + +One day, she saw a poster of a ballet show. It had a picture of a dancer in a pink dress. She was standing on her toes and holding her arms up. She looked like a fairy. Lily wanted to see the show. + +She asked her mom, "Can we go to the ballet show, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. I have a surprise for you. I got tickets for your birthday. The show is tomorrow night." + +Lily was very happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The next night, Lily and her mom went to the theater. They found their seats and waited for the show to start. Lily was very excited. She looked around and saw many people and lights and curtains. + +The show began. Lily saw the dancer in the pink dress. She was beautiful. She moved gracefully and elegantly. She jumped and spun and balanced. Lily watched her with wonder. + +Then, something amazing happened. The dancer did a special move. She rose up in the air. She flew like a bird. She touched the ceiling. Lily gasped. She had never seen anything like that before. + +She whispered to her mom, "How did she do that?" + +Her mom whispered back, "She has a secret. She has wires attached to her dress. They lift her up and make her fly. It's a trick, but it's also magic." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She still thought the dancer was amazing. She clapped and cheered. She felt a spark in her heart. She wanted to be a dancer like her. She wanted to rise and fly. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They live next door to each other and play every day. They like to pretend they are pirates, astronauts, or superheroes. They have a lot of fun together. + +But one day, Ben tells Anna that he has to move away. His dad got a new job in another city. Anna feels sad and angry. She does not want Ben to leave. She says, "I will miss you, Ben. You are my best friend. Why do you have to go?" + +Ben hugs Anna and says, "I will miss you too, Anna. You are my best friend too. But we have to go. My dad says the new job is better and we can buy a bigger house. He says the houses here are too expensive and small." + +Anna does not care about bigger houses. She cares about Ben. She says, "But I don't want a bigger house. I want you to stay. Can't you stay here and play with me?" + +Ben shakes his head and says, "No, Anna. I can't. We have to go tomorrow. But we can still talk on the phone and write letters. And maybe we can visit each other someday. And we can always dream about our adventures. Remember when we pretended we were pirates and found a treasure?" + +Anna smiles a little and says, "Yes, I remember. That was fun. We can dream about that. And maybe we can be pirates again when we see each other." + +Ben says, "Yes, maybe we can. I love you, Anna. You are my best friend forever." + +Anna says, "I love you too, Ben. You are my best friend forever too." + +They hug each other and say goodbye. They hope they will see each other again soon. They miss each other a lot. But they also dream about their happy times and their future plans. They are best friends forever. +Ben and Lily are playing soccer in the park. They are on the same team. They want to score a goal. They see a big net on the other side of the field. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. He kicks the ball and runs after it. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily says. She runs after him. She wants to help him. + +They see two other kids on the other team. They try to stop them. They are bigger and faster. + +"Uh-oh, Ben, they are coming!" Lily says. She is scared. + +"Don't worry, Lily, I have a plan!" Ben says. He has a clear idea. He sees a big tree near the net. He kicks the ball hard towards the tree. + +The ball bounces off the tree and flies into the net. Ben and Lily score a goal! + +"Yay, we did it!" Ben and Lily shout. They hug each other. They are happy. + +"Wow, Ben, that was a smart move!" Lily says. She is proud of him. + +"Thanks, Lily, but you helped me too. You supported me. You are a good friend." Ben says. He is grateful to her. + +They smile and high-five. They are a good team. They love playing soccer. +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the valley. The valley had many flowers and trees and animals. Ben and Lily were excited to see the valley every day. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the valley. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and come back soon. + +Ben and Lily ran to the hill and started to climb. They saw many rocks and bugs and birds. They were having fun. But then, Ben started to sneeze. He sneezed loud and hard. He sneezed so much that he could not see or breathe well. He felt sick and tired. + +Lily saw that Ben was not well. She was worried. She said, "Ben, are you okay? You sneeze a lot. Maybe you are allergic to something. We should go back to mom. She can help you." + +Ben did not want to go back. He wanted to see the other side of the hill. He said, "No, Lily, I am fine. I just have a little sneeze. It will go away soon. Come on, let's keep climbing. We are almost there." + +Lily did not think that Ben was fine. She thought that he was stubborn and foolish. She said, "Ben, you are not fine. You are sick. You need to rest and drink water. You need to listen to your body and your sister. If you keep climbing, you will get worse. Please, Ben, let's go back." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He kept climbing and sneezing. He did not care about his health or his sister. He only cared about his curiosity. He reached the top of the hill and looked at the other side. He saw nothing but more hills and more flowers and more trees. He was disappointed. He realized that he had wasted his time and energy for nothing. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +Lily followed Ben to the top of the hill. She saw that he was sad and sorry. She said, "Ben, I told you so. There is nothing special here. You should have listened to me. Now you are sick and we have to go back. Come on, let's go. Mom will be worried." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Lily, you are right. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You are a good sister. I am sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Of course, Ben. I forgive you. You are a good brother. But next time, please be more careful and sensible. Let's go home and get you better." + +Ben and Lily hugged. They went down the hill and back to the valley. They learned a lesson. They learned to be respectful and responsible. They learned to care for each other and for themselves. They learned to enjoy the valley and not to chase the hill. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed. But they did not like the night. The night was dark and scary and they could not see their toys and books. Sometimes they heard strange noises and they thought there were monsters under their bed. + +One night, Tom and Lily were lying in their bed, trying to sleep. They heard a loud thump from under their bed. They were very afraid and hugged each other. + +"Did you hear that?" Tom whispered to Lily. + +"Yes, I did. What was it?" Lily whispered back. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a monster. Maybe it wants to eat us." + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and hoped the monster would go away. But then they heard another noise. It was a voice. A soft and friendly voice. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily. Don't be afraid. I'm not a monster. I'm your friend." + +Tom and Lily opened their eyes and saw a blue light under their bed. They looked closer and saw a small blue creature with big eyes and a fluffy tail. It smiled at them and waved. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I'm Bluey. I live under your bed. I like your toys and books. Can I play with you?" Bluey said. + +Tom and Lily were surprised and curious. They had never seen anything like Bluey before. They wondered if he was real or a dream. + +"You're not a monster?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm not. I'm a bluey. We are very nice and gentle. We only come out at night, when the humans are asleep. We like to speak to each other and have fun. But we are very shy and we don't like to scare anyone." + +Bluey looked at Tom and Lily with hopeful eyes. He wanted to be their friend. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They decided to give Bluey a chance. They moved over and made some space for him on their bed. + +"Okay, Bluey. You can play with us. But you have to be quiet and not make any noise. We don't want to wake up our mom and dad." + +Bluey nodded and climbed on their bed. He was very happy and grateful. He hugged Tom and Lily and thanked them. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are very kind and brave. You are my first human friends. I will always protect you from the bad monsters. And I will always speak to you at night, when you can't sleep." + +Tom and Lily hugged Bluey back and felt less afraid of the night. They had a new friend who would keep them company and make them laugh. They played with their toys and books and told stories until they fell asleep. They dreamed of bluey and his adventures under their bed. They knew they would see him again the next night. And the night after that. And every night. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook with pots and pans. They use water, salt, and flour. They make a big mess. + +"Look, I cook soup!" Lily says. She pours water in a pot. She adds salt and flour. She stirs with a spoon. + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says. He grabs another pot. He fills it with water. He puts in too much salt and flour. He spills some on the floor. + +"Oh no, the floor is wet!" Lily says. She steps on the water. She slips and falls. She drops her pot. The water splashes everywhere. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asks. He is nervous. He runs to help her. He slips and falls too. He drops his pot. More water splashes everywhere. + +They both lie on the floor. They are wet and dirty. They look at each other. They start to giggle. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was!" Tom says. + +They hear a noise. It is Mom. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, kids?" Mom asks. She is angry. + +"We cook soup, Mom!" Lily and Tom say. They smile. They hope Mom is not too mad. +Bella was a chubby cat who lived with her owner, Anna. Anna loved Bella very much and gave her lots of food and toys. Bella liked to sleep on Anna's bed and cuddle with her. Sometimes, Anna would polish Bella's fur with a soft brush and make her look shiny and pretty. + +One day, Anna had to go to work and left Bella alone at home. Bella was bored and wanted to play. She saw a shiny thing on the table. It was Anna's ring. Bella jumped on the table and tried to catch the ring with her paw. She pushed it off the table and it rolled on the floor. Bella chased the ring and batted it with her paw. She thought it was a fun toy. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was the door. Anna was back from work. Bella hid under the sofa and hoped Anna would not see the ring. Anna came into the living room and looked for Bella. She saw the ring on the floor and picked it up. She was angry and sad. The ring was scratched and dirty. It was a gift from her grandma and it was very special to her. + +"Bella, where are you?" Anna called. "Did you do this? Did you play with my ring?" + +Bella peeked out from under the sofa and saw Anna's face. She felt sorry and scared. She meowed softly and came out. She rubbed her head against Anna's leg and tried to say sorry. + +Anna looked at Bella and sighed. She was still angry, but she also loved Bella. She knew Bella did not mean to hurt the ring. She stroked Bella's fur and said, "Bella, you are a naughty cat. You should not play with things that are not yours. You could have lost the ring or broken it. Do you understand?" + +Bella nodded and purred. She understood. She did not want to make Anna sad again. She wanted to make Anna happy. She licked Anna's hand and cuddled with her. Anna smiled and hugged Bella. She said, "I forgive you, Bella. But next time, please leave my ring alone. OK?" + +Bella agreed and snuggled with Anna. She was glad Anna was not mad at her anymore. She decided to be a good cat and only play with her own toys. She also hoped Anna would polish the ring and make it shiny and pretty again. She loved Anna and Anna loved her. They were happy together. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars and green cars. They make roads with their blocks and rugs. + +One day, they want to play with the same car. It is a shiny silver car. It is very fast and loud. Tom sees it first and grabs it. Sam sees it too and wants it. He tries to pull it from Tom. + +"Give me the car!" Sam says. "It is my turn!" + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. "I saw it first!" + +They tug and tug. The car does not yield. It is very strong. They get angry and yell. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees them fighting over the car. She is not happy. + +"Boys, stop that!" Mom says. "You have to share your toys. You have many cars. Why do you fight over one?" + +"But we both want this one!" Tom and Sam say. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She goes to the kitchen and gets a fork. She comes back to the boys. + +"Look, I have a fork," Mom says. "It has four prongs. We can use it to decide who gets the car. I will spin the fork on the floor. If it points to Tom, he gets the car. If it points to Sam, he gets the car. Do you agree?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They think it is fair. They watch Mom spin the fork. It spins and spins. It makes a funny noise. They wait and see. + +The fork stops. It points to Sam. Sam is happy. He gets the car. Tom is sad. He does not get the car. + +"Here you go, Sam," Mom says. "You can play with the car. But remember, you have to let Tom play with it too, later. And Tom, you can choose another car. There are many nice cars in the box." + +Tom nods. He is still sad, but he understands. He looks in the box. He sees a thick blue car. It is very big and heavy. It looks like a truck. He likes it. He takes it out. + +"Can I play with this one?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can," Mom says. "That is a nice car too. Why don't you and Sam make a bridge with your blocks and rugs? You can drive your cars over the bridge. That will be fun." + +Tom and Sam smile. They like the idea. They stop fighting. They make a bridge. They drive their cars over the bridge. They have fun. Mom is happy. She hugs them and kisses them. She loves them. +Sam was a hungry dog. He liked to eat many things, but his favorite thing was peanut. He always wanted more peanut, but his mom said no. She said peanut was not good for dogs. She gave him dog food and water, but Sam was not happy. + +One day, Sam saw a big jar of peanut on the table. He wanted to get it, but it was too high. He looked around and saw a chair. He had an idea. He pushed the chair with his nose and moved it to the table. He jumped on the chair and reached for the jar. He was very happy. + +But then he heard a voice. It was his mom. She came into the kitchen and saw Sam on the chair. She was very angry. She said, "Sam, what are you doing? Get down from there! You know you can't have peanut! Bad dog, bad dog!" + +Sam was scared. He dropped the jar and it broke on the floor. Peanut and glass went everywhere. Sam ran away from his mom and hid under the bed. He was very sad. + +Later, his mom came to find him. She was not angry anymore. She was sorry. She said, "Sam, I'm sorry I yelled at you. I know you were hungry, but peanut is not good for you. It can make you sick. I love you and I want you to be healthy. Come here, I have something for you." + +She had a leash in her hand. She put it on Sam and said, "Let's go for a walk. Maybe we can find something else you like to eat. How about a bone? Or a carrot? Or a cheese?" Sam wagged his tail. He liked those things too. He followed his mom and they went outside. He was not sad anymore. He was happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with a hoop in the park. They liked to roll it, toss it, and jump through it. It was a charming hoop, with bright colors and sparkles. + +"Can I have a turn?" asked Ben, when Sara had the hoop for a long time. + +"OK, but be careful," said Sara, handing him the hoop. "Don't spoil it." + +Ben smiled and took the hoop. He rolled it on the grass, then tried to toss it in the air. But he threw it too hard, and the hoop flew over the fence and landed in the street. + +"Oh no!" cried Sara. "You spoiled it! You spoiled my hoop!" + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" said Ben, running to the fence. "I didn't mean to!" + +But it was too late. A big car came and ran over the hoop, crushing it into pieces. The hoop was no longer charming. It was broken and sad. + +Sara and Ben stared at the hoop, feeling bad. They didn't know what to do. They wanted to play with the hoop, but they couldn't. They wanted to say sorry, but they didn't know how. + +Then, a kind lady came and saw them. She saw the hoop and the car and the fence. She saw their faces and their tears. + +"What happened, children?" she asked. + +"We were playing with the hoop, and he spoiled it," said Sara, pointing at Ben. + +"I didn't mean to, I was just having fun," said Ben, looking down. + +The lady nodded and smiled. She reached into her bag and pulled out another hoop. It was even more charming than the first one. It had more colors and more sparkles. + +"Here, take this," she said, giving them the hoop. "It's a gift. You can share it and play with it. But be careful, and don't spoil it." + +Sara and Ben couldn't believe their eyes. They thanked the lady and hugged her. They took the hoop and ran back to the park. They played with it, and shared it, and had fun. They didn't spoil it. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +"Can we climb the tree, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can. I will help you. I am reliable. You can trust me," Ben said. + +They went to the tree and Ben lifted Lily up. He put her on a branch. Lily smiled and thanked him. She looked around and saw many birds. She was happy. + +Ben wanted to climb too. He looked for a branch to hold. He saw one that was big and strong. He reached for it with his arm. But the branch was not strong. It was rotten. It broke when Ben touched it. + +Ben fell down. He hit his head on a rock. He felt pain and blood. He cried and screamed. Lily heard him and looked down. She saw him on the ground. She was scared and sad. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Lily shouted. + +But Ben did not answer. He did not move. He did not breathe. He was gone. + +Lily cried and cried. She wanted to help him. She wanted to go down. But she did not know how. She was stuck on the branch. She was alone. + +She hoped someone would come and save her. She hoped someone would appear. But no one came. No one heard her. No one saw her. + +She stayed on the branch until it was dark. She was cold and hungry and thirsty. She was sorry and lonely. + +She wished she never climbed the tree. She wished Ben was still with her. She wished he was reliable. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. Ben had a small car that he could push around. Sara liked her dollhouse very much, but she also wanted to play with Ben's car. + +"Ben, can I have your car for a while?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara, this is my car. You have your dollhouse," Ben said. + +"But I want to try your car. It looks fun. Please, Ben, let me have it," Sara said. + +"No, Sara, you can't have it. It is mine. Go play with your dollhouse," Ben said. + +Sara was not happy. She wanted to have both the dollhouse and the car. She decided to demand the car from Ben. She walked over to him and grabbed the car from his hands. + +"Give me the car, Ben. It is mine now. You are a bad brother," Sara said. + +Ben was very angry. He tried to get the car back from Sara, but she held it tight. They both pulled and pushed the car, making a lot of noise. + +"Stop it, Sara and Ben. What are you doing?" their mom said. She came into the living room and saw them fighting over the car. + +"Sara took my car, mom. She won't give it back. She has her dollhouse, but she wants my car too," Ben said. + +"Sara, is that true? Did you take Ben's car?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I did. I want to play with it. It is mine now," Sara said. + +Mom shook her head. She was not pleased with Sara's behavior. She took the car from Sara and gave it back to Ben. + +"Sara, that was not nice. You can't take things that belong to others. You have to ask and share. Ben was playing with his car. You have a big dollhouse that he doesn't have. You should be happy with what you have and not waste your time wanting more. You should be modest and kind," mom said. + +Sara felt ashamed. She knew mom was right. She had been greedy and rude. She looked at Ben and saw that he was sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. Can I play with your car for a while? I will give it back to you later," Sara said. + +Ben smiled. He was glad that Sara apologized. He liked his car, but he also liked his sister. + +"Okay, Sara. You can play with my car for a while. But you have to be careful with it. And you have to let me play with your dollhouse too," Ben said. + +Sara nodded. She gave Ben a hug and took the car. They both went to play with their toys, happy and peaceful. Mom watched them and smiled. She hoped they would learn to be modest and share. +Anna and Ben are friends. They live on a big island with many trees and animals. They like to play and explore together. Sometimes they help their parents with work. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to make a boat with sticks and leaves. They want to sail to another island and see what is there. They work hard and make a boat that floats on the water. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I am, Anna. Let's go!" Ben says. + +They push the boat into the water and jump in. They use sticks to paddle and steer. They see fish and birds and waves. They have fun and laugh. + +After a while, they see another island. It is small and green. They paddle closer and see something moving on the shore. It is a baby seal. It is gray and fluffy and has big eyes. It is adorable. + +"Look, Anna, a seal!" Ben says. + +"Wow, it is so cute!" Anna says. + +They land the boat and get out. They walk slowly to the seal. The seal looks at them and makes a noise. It sounds like "arf arf". + +"Hello, seal. We are Anna and Ben. We are your friends," Anna says. + +The seal wags its tail and comes closer. It sniffs them and licks their faces. It is friendly and playful. + +Anna and Ben pet the seal and play with it. They give it some fish they brought. The seal is happy and so are they. + +They spend some time on the island with the seal. Then they say goodbye and get back on the boat. They paddle back to their island. They tell their parents about their adventure. They say they will visit the seal again soon. They are proud of their work and their new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But Ben wanted to have all the blocks for himself. He took some blocks from Lily's tower and made his own bigger. Lily was sad and angry. She said, "Stop, Ben! Stop taking my blocks! That is not nice!" + +Ben did not listen. He took more blocks from Lily and laughed. He said, "I don't care. I want all the blocks. They are mine!" He made his tower even bigger and taller. Lily cried and said, "Stop, Ben! Stop being mean! You are making me sad!" + +Ben did not care. He was grumpy and selfish. He tried to take the last block from Lily, but she held it tight. She said, "No, Ben! This is my block! You can't have it!" They pulled and pushed and fought over the block. They were both loud and angry. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She came into the room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Stop, Lily and Ben! Stop fighting right now! What is going on here? Why are you being so rude to each other?" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at Mom and felt ashamed. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were fighting over the blocks. Ben wanted to have all of them and he took mine. He was grumpy and mean." + +Mom said, "That is not how you play with blocks. Blocks are for sharing and having fun. You should be kind and respectful to each other. You are brother and sister. You should love each other and make each other happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We are sorry. We love each other and we want to make each other happy." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, why don't you hug and say sorry to each other? Then, you can play with the blocks together and make something nice." + +Lily and Ben hugged and said sorry to each other. They felt better and happier. They smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We will play with the blocks together and make something nice." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily and Ben. You are the best, too. I love you both very much. Now, have fun and be nice." She kissed them and left them to play. + +Lily and Ben played with the blocks together. They shared and helped and praised each other. They made a big castle with a bridge and a flag and a moat. They were proud and happy. They said, "Look, Mom! Look what we made! Isn't it nice?" + +Mom came and looked. She said, "Wow, Lily and Ben! That is a very nice castle! You did a great job! I'm so proud of you both! You are such good kids!" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom! We love you!" They hugged Mom and each other. They were happy and peaceful. They played with the castle and the blocks until it was time for dinner. They had a good day. +Jenny likes to play golf with her dad. They go to a big field with many holes and flags. Dad gives Jenny a pink ball and a small stick. He shows her how to hit the ball and make it fly. + +"Wow, you are very good, Jenny!" Dad says. "Can you hit the ball to that flag over there?" + +Jenny nods and tries her best. She swings the stick and hits the ball hard. The ball flies high and far. Jenny and Dad run after it. + +"Where is it? Where is it?" Jenny asks. + +They look around, but they cannot see the pink ball. It is not near the flag, or in the hole, or on the grass. + +"Maybe it went to the trees," Dad says. "Let's go and look." + +They walk to the trees and look for the ball. They see many birds and squirrels, but no pink ball. Jenny feels sad. She likes her pink ball. + +"Maybe someone took it," she says. + +"Maybe," Dad says. "But don't worry, we can get another one. Or maybe it will return to us." + +"Return?" Jenny asks. + +"Yes, return. That means come back. Maybe the ball will come back to us if we wait." + +They sit under a tree and wait. They eat some snacks and drink some water. They talk and laugh. Jenny feels better. + +Then they hear a voice. + +"Excuse me, is this your ball?" + +They look up and see a boy holding a pink ball. He has a big smile. + +"I found it in the bushes. It was very pretty. I wanted to play with it, but then I saw your name on it. Jenny. Is that you?" + +Jenny nods and smiles. She jumps up and runs to the boy. + +"Yes, that's me! That's my ball! Thank you for finding it!" + +The boy gives her the ball and says, "You're welcome. I'm sorry for taking it. I didn't know it was yours." + +"That's okay. Do you want to play with us?" Jenny asks. + +The boy nods and says, "Sure. I like golf too. What's your name?" + +"I'm Jenny. And this is my dad." + +"Hi, Jenny. Hi, Dad. I'm Tom." + +They shake hands and introduce themselves. Then they go to the field and play golf together. They have a lot of fun. Jenny is happy. Her pink ball returned to her. And she made a new friend. +Sara and Tom are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they like to make a fort with the cushions from the sofa. They put the cushions on the floor and stack them up to make walls and a roof. They crawl inside and pretend they are in a castle. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet," Sara says. "There might be dragons outside." + +"I'm not afraid of dragons," Tom says. "I have a sword and a shield." + +He picks up a wooden spoon and a plastic lid from the kitchen. He bangs them together and makes a loud noise. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Sara says. "You will wake up Mommy. She is tired and needs to sleep." + +But Tom does not listen. He keeps banging and shouting. He thinks it is fun. + +Sara hears a sound from upstairs. It is Mommy's footsteps. She is coming down. + +"Oh no, Tom, you did it!" Sara says. "Mommy is awake. She will be angry with us." + +She tries to hide under the cushions, but it is too late. Mommy opens the door and sees the mess. + +"Tom, Sara, what are you doing?" Mommy says. "Why are you making so much noise? I told you to play quietly. I have a headache and I need to rest." + +She looks at the fort and the toys and the books. She sighs. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to clean up," she says. "And then you need to take a nap. You are tired too, you know." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry. They did not mean to make Mommy unhappy. They help her pick up the cushions and put them back on the sofa. They put away their toys and books. They say sorry to Mommy and give her a hug and a kiss. + +Mommy smiles and hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She loves them very much. + +"Thank you, kids, for being good," she says. "Now go to your room and sleep. I will read you a story later." + +Sara and Tom go to their room. They are tired and sleepy. They lie down on their beds and close their eyes. They dream of castles and dragons and adventures. But they also dream of Mommy and how much they love her. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big jar of cookies in the kitchen. They want to share the cookies, but they disagree on how to do it. + +"I want the big cookies with chocolate chips," Anna says. "They are the best." + +"No, I want the big cookies with chocolate chips," Ben says. "They are the best." + +Anna and Ben both reach for the same cookie. They pull and pull, but the cookie does not break. They pull harder and harder, but the cookie still does not break. They pull so hard that the jar falls off the table and breaks on the floor. The cookies scatter everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. "We broke the jar and the cookies!" + +They look at the mess and feel sad. They wish they had not disagreed on the cookies. They wish they had been fair and shared the cookies. + +They hear their mom coming. They know they are in trouble. They decide to say sorry and help clean up. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Anna and Ben say. "We disagreed on the cookies and broke the jar. We were not fair and we made a mess." + +Mom is not happy, but she is glad they are honest and sorry. She helps them pick up the pieces of the jar and the cookies. She tells them they can have one cookie each, but only after they finish their lunch. + +Anna and Ben agree to eat their lunch and share their cookies. They learn to be fair and not disagree on silly things. They hug and smile. They are still friends. +Lily and Sam were very happy. They were going on a tour with Mom and Dad. They would see many new things and have fun. + +They packed their bags and got in the car. Mom gave them each a letter. She said, "These are for Grandma and Grandpa. We will mail them on the way." + +Lily and Sam looked at their letters. They had drawn pictures and written their names. They loved Grandma and Grandpa and missed them. + +They stopped at a big blue box. Mom said, "This is where we mail the letters. Put them in the slot and they will go to Grandma and Grandpa." + +Lily and Sam put their letters in the slot. They felt proud and happy. They waved goodbye to their letters and got back in the car. + +They drove for a long time. They saw mountains and lakes and cows and trees. They sang songs and played games. They got hungry. + +Mom said, "We are almost there. We will have lunch soon." + +Lily and Sam were glad. They wondered what they would eat. They hoped it would be yummy. + +They arrived at a big building. Mom said, "This is where we start our tour. We will see many animals and learn about them." + +Lily and Sam were excited. They loved animals. They wanted to see them and hear them and touch them. + +They followed Mom and Dad into the building. They saw a sign that said, "Welcome to the Zoo!" +Lila and Tom were playing catch with a big red ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball high in the air and run to catch it before it fell. Sometimes they missed and the ball bounced away, but they always laughed and chased it. + +One day, when they were playing catch, they felt the ground shake under their feet. They heard a loud noise like thunder. They saw people running and screaming. They were scared. They did not know what was happening. It was an earthquake. + +Lila and Tom dropped the ball and held each other. They looked for their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench nearby. They saw them get up and run towards them. They were happy to see them. They hugged them tight. + +Mom and dad told them that they were safe and that the earthquake was over. They said they were very brave and that they loved them. They said they had to go home and check if everything was okay. They picked up the ball and walked to the car. + +Lila and Tom felt sad to leave the park and their game. They wanted to play more catch. They asked mom and dad if they could come back another day. Mom and dad said yes, of course. They said they were lucky that nothing bad happened to them or the park. They said it was fair that they could play again. Lila and Tom smiled and agreed. They hoped the earthquake would not come back. They hoped the sun would shine and the birds would sing. They hoped they would have fun playing catch. +Tommy did not like to go to the barber. He thought the barber was scary and loud. He did not want the barber to cut his hair. He wanted to keep his hair long and messy. + +"Tommy, you have to go to the barber today," his mom said. "Your hair is too long and dirty. You need a haircut." + +"No, no, no!" Tommy shouted. He ran away from his mom and hid under the bed. He did not want to leave his room. + +"Tommy, come out of there," his mom said. "Don't be silly. The barber is not scary. He is very nice and gentle. He will make you look cool and handsome." + +Tommy did not believe his mom. He did not want to look cool and handsome. He liked his hair the way it was. He did not come out of the bed. + +His mom sighed. She went to the kitchen and got a cookie. She came back to Tommy's room and said, "Tommy, I have a cookie for you. If you come out of the bed and go to the barber with me, you can have the cookie. But you have to behave and let the barber cut your hair. Do you want the cookie?" + +Tommy smelled the cookie. He liked cookies. He was hungry. He peeked out of the bed and saw the cookie in his mom's hand. He wanted the cookie. But he did not want the haircut. + +He thought for a moment. He decided to be brave. He came out of the bed and said, "OK, mom. I will go to the barber with you. But only if I can have the cookie. And only if the barber is nice and gentle. And only if he does not cut too much of my hair." + +His mom smiled. She gave him the cookie and said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are a good boy. The barber will be nice and gentle. He will not cut too much of your hair. He will make you look cool and handsome. You will see." + +They went to the barber together. Tommy ate his cookie and behaved. The barber was nice and gentle. He did not cut too much of Tommy's hair. He made Tommy look cool and handsome. + +Tommy looked at himself in the mirror. He liked his new haircut. He smiled and said, "Thank you, barber. You are not scary and loud. You are cool and nice. I like my haircut." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm proud of you, Tommy. You were brave and good. You look cool and handsome. I love you." + +They went home happy. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to measure things with cups and spoons. They liked to pretend they were making cakes and pies. But they did not like to clean up their mess. + +One day, they found a big jar of white powder on the shelf. They did not know what it was. It looked like sugar, but it smelled funny. They decided to measure some of it and put it in a bowl. + +"Let's make a cake with this powder," Sara said. + +"OK, but we need some eggs and milk too," Ben said. + +They looked in the fridge and found some eggs and milk. They cracked the eggs and poured the milk into the bowl. They stirred the mixture with a spoon. It looked lumpy and sticky. + +"Maybe we need some more powder," Sara said. + +She reached for the jar and spilled some of the powder on the floor. She did not notice. She added more powder to the bowl and stirred again. + +"Let's put it in the oven and see what happens," Ben said. + +They opened the oven and put the bowl inside. They turned the knob to make it hot. They did not know how long to wait. They went to the living room to watch TV. + +After a while, they heard a loud bang. They ran to the kitchen and saw smoke and fire. The oven had exploded. The bowl had shattered. The powder had burned. It was not sugar. It was something unknown and dangerous. + +They screamed and cried. They ran out of the kitchen. They hoped their mom and dad would come home soon. They were in big trouble. They had made a very bad mess. They had learned a very hard lesson. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she dreamed of different things. Sometimes, she dreamed of flying in the sky. Sometimes, she dreamed of swimming in the sea. Sometimes, she dreamed of being a farmer. + +One night, she dreamed that she was a farmer. She had a big farm with many animals. She had cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, and a dog. She liked to feed them, pet them, and play with them. She was very happy. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was a storm. The wind was blowing, the rain was falling, and the thunder was roaring. Lily was anxious. She was afraid that the storm would hurt her animals. She ran to the barn to check on them. + +"Are you okay, my friends?" she asked them. + +"Moo, oink, cluck, baa, woof," they answered. They were scared, too. They huddled together in the barn. + +Lily hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my friends. I will protect you. The storm will go away soon. We will be safe here." + +She sang a song to them, a song that her mommy sang to her when she was anxious. The song was soft and sweet. It made them feel calm and cozy. + +Soon, the storm stopped. The sky was clear and bright. Lily and her animals came out of the barn. They saw a rainbow in the sky. It was beautiful. + +Lily smiled and said, "Look, my friends. The storm is gone. The rainbow is a sign of hope. Everything is okay." + +"Moo, oink, cluck, baa, woof," they said. They smiled, too. They thanked Lily for being a good farmer and a good friend. + +Lily woke up from her dream. She was in her bed, with her mommy beside her. She told her mommy about her dream. + +"That sounds like a wonderful dream, Lily," her mommy said. "You are a brave and kind girl. I'm proud of you." + +Lily hugged her mommy and said, "I love you, mommy. And I love my dream animals, too. Maybe, one day, I can be a real farmer." + +"Maybe, one day, you can, Lily," her mommy said. "But for now, you can dream of anything you want. Dreams are magic. Dreams are fun. Dreams are yours." + +Lily closed her eyes and smiled. She was ready to dream again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a man selling ice cream. They wanted some ice cream, but they had no money. + +"Can we have some ice cream, please?" Tim asked the man. + +"Sorry, kids, you need money to buy ice cream," the man said. + +Tim and Lily were sad. They looked around and saw a shiny coin on the ground. They ran to pick it up. + +"Look, Lily, we have money now!" Tim said. + +They were happy. They went back to the man and gave him the coin. + +"Here you go, kids, one ice cream for each of you," the man said. + +Tim and Lily thanked the man and licked their ice cream. They were very yummy. + +But then, the sky became dark. It was going to rain. Tim and Lily heard thunder and saw lightning. + +"Oh no, we have to go home!" Lily said. + +They ran to their bikes and rode as fast as they could. They did not want to get wet. + +They reached their home just in time. They ran inside and hugged their mom. + +"We had fun at the park, mom, but it got dark and scary," Tim said. + +"We found money and bought ice cream, mom, but it started to rain and we had to end our play," Lily said. + +Their mom smiled and kissed them. + +"I'm glad you had fun, but I'm also glad you're safe and dry," she said. + +She gave them some cookies and milk and read them a story. + +They snuggled with their mom and felt cozy and warm. + +They forgot about the dark and the rain and the money and the ice cream. + +They only remembered their mom and their love. +Lila and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many things to see and do. There were balloons, games, music, and food. + +Lila and Ben saw a big tent with a sign that said "Twist and Turn". They wanted to go inside and see what it was. Mom and Dad said yes and followed them. + +Inside the tent, there were many people who could twist their bodies in amazing ways. They could bend their arms and legs, touch their noses with their toes, and make funny shapes. Lila and Ben watched with wide eyes and clapped their hands. + +"Wow, they are so good at twisting!" Lila said. + +"Can we try, too?" Ben asked. + +Mom and Dad smiled and said they could. They found a mat on the floor and helped Lila and Ben lie down. Then they showed them how to twist their bodies gently and safely. + +Lila and Ben had fun trying to twist and turn. They laughed and giggled as they made different poses. They felt like they were part of the show. + +"Look, Mom, I can twist like a pretzel!" Lila said. + +"Look, Dad, I can twist like a snake!" Ben said. + +Mom and Dad praised them and took pictures. They were proud of their children. + +"You are very good at twisting, too!" Mom said. + +"But you are still our regular Lila and Ben, and we love you very much!" Dad said. + +Lila and Ben hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them for taking them to the festival. They had a wonderful day. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures, and read books. But they lived in different houses, and sometimes they missed each other at night. + +One night, Anna had a big idea. She called Ben on the phone and said, "Let's go see the moon! It is big and bright and beautiful. We can meet in the park and look at it together." + +Ben liked the idea. He put on his coat and hat and told his mom he was going to see the moon with Anna. His mom said, "Be careful, Ben. It is dark and cold outside. Don't go too far, and come back soon." + +Ben said, "OK, mom. I will be safe. Anna will be safe too. We will watch each other." He grabbed his flashlight and ran to the park. + +Anna was waiting for him under a big tree. She had a blanket and a snack. She smiled when she saw Ben and said, "Hi, Ben! I'm so happy to see you. Look at the moon! It is so big and bright and beautiful. It makes me feel warm and cozy." + +Ben smiled back and said, "Hi, Anna! I'm happy to see you too. The moon is amazing. It makes me feel brave and strong. It is like a big friend in the sky." + +They spread the blanket on the grass and sat down. They ate the snack and talked about their day. They pointed at the stars and made up stories. They laughed and hugged and sang. + +They felt like they were the only ones in the world. They felt like they were united by the moon. They felt safe and happy. They did not want the night to end. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes and hats and shoes for them. She liked to make them look pretty and fancy. She called it fashion. + +One day, her friend Anna came over to play. Anna saw Lily's dolls and wanted to play with them too. But Lily did not want to share. She said, "No, they are mine. You can play with something else." + +Anna felt sad and jealous. She liked fashion too. She wanted to try the clothes and hats and shoes. She said, "Please, Lily, can I play with one doll? Just one? I will be careful and nice." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked Anna, but she also liked her dolls. She did not want to give them away. Then she had an idea. She said, "Okay, Anna, you can play with one doll. But only if you offer me something in return. Something that I like." + +Anna looked around the room. She saw Lily's books, puzzles, crayons, and stickers. She liked them too, but she liked fashion more. She said, "Okay, Lily, I will offer you something. How about this? I will give you my new sticker book. It has many shiny and colorful stickers. You can stick them on anything you want." + +Lily smiled. She liked stickers. She liked shiny and colorful things. She said, "Deal, Anna, deal. You can play with one doll. And I will play with your sticker book. Thank you for offering me something." + +Anna smiled too. She was happy. She picked a doll and a dress and a hat and a shoe. She said, "Thank you, Lily, for sharing with me. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Anna played together. They had fun. They made fashion for their dolls. They stuck stickers on their books. They were not jealous anymore. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a belt on the grass. It is brown and long and has a shiny buckle. + +"Look, a belt!" Tim says. "I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Sam says. "It is mine!" + +They both grab the belt and pull hard. They shout at each other. "Give it to me!" "No, you give it to me!" + +Mom hears them from the kitchen. She is making cookies. She is not happy. She comes out and sees them fighting. + +"Stop it, boys!" Mom says. "Why are you shouting? Why are you pulling the belt?" + +Tim and Sam let go of the belt. They look at Mom. They are scared. + +"We found it on the grass, Mom," Tim says. "We both want it." + +Mom picks up the belt. She looks at it. She smiles. + +"This is not a belt, boys," Mom says. "This is a snake!" + +Tim and Sam gasp. They see the snake move and hiss. They are very scared. + +"Mom, help!" Tim and Sam say. "It is a snake!" + +Mom laughs. She is not scared. She knows the snake is not bad. It is warm and soft. + +"Don't worry, boys," Mom says. "This is a friendly snake. He is not going to hurt you. He was just sunning himself on the grass. He is cold-blooded, so he needs the sun to be warm. He is not a toy, so we should not pull him. We should be gentle and kind to him. Do you want to pet him?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They are curious. They want to pet the snake. Mom holds the snake and lets them touch him. He feels smooth and scaly. He flicks his tongue and blinks his eyes. + +"Wow, he is cool!" Tim says. + +"Yeah, he is cool!" Sam says. + +They forget about fighting. They are happy. They thank Mom for showing them the snake. Mom tells them to wash their hands and come inside. She has cookies for them. They are warm and sweet. Tim and Sam run to the kitchen. They share the cookies. They are good brothers. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used the big white box that made things cold. They called it the fridge. + +One day, they saw a new thing on the fridge. It was a small round thing that looked like a knob. It had numbers on it. Lily and Tom wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a magic knob," Lily said. "Maybe it can make the fridge do different things." + +"Let's try it," Tom said. He reached for the knob and turned it. The fridge made a loud noise and started to shake. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran to their mom, who was in the living room. They told her what they did. + +Mom looked worried. She went to the kitchen and saw the fridge. It was very cold and frosty. She saw the knob and realized what happened. + +"Oh, no," she said. "You turned the temperature knob. This is a modern fridge that can change how cold it is. But you turned it too low and now it is freezing everything inside." + +She turned the knob back to the normal setting. The fridge stopped shaking and the noise went away. She opened the door and checked the food. Some of it was frozen and some of it was spoiled. + +Mom was not happy. She told Lily and Tom that they should not touch the knob or any other thing they did not know. She said they could gain a lot of trouble if they did. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry and they hugged mom. They promised to be more careful next time. Mom forgave them and gave them a kiss. She said they could still play in the kitchen, but only with the things they knew. She also said she would make them some real yummy food for lunch. Lily and Tom smiled and said thank you. They learned their lesson and never touched the knob again. +Lily and Ben are excited to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big slide and want to go on it. Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. She slides down fast and smiles. + +"Your turn, Ben!" she says. + +Ben nods and follows her. He climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. But he is scared. The slide is too high and too fast. He holds on tight and closes his eyes. He slides down and screams. + +"Help, help!" he says. + +Lily hears him and runs to him. She sees him on the ground. He has fallen off the slide and hurt his knee. He is crying and bleeding. + +"Oh no, Ben!" she says. "Are you okay?" + +She hugs him and tries to make him feel better. She tells him to be quiet and not to cry. She says they will go to their mom and she will fix his knee. She helps him stand up and walk to the bench. Their mom is there and sees them. + +"What happened, my loves?" she says. + +Lily tells her what happened. She says Ben fell off the slide and hurt his knee. She says she is sorry and she loves him. + +Mom hugs them both and says it's okay. She says they are brave and good. She takes out a band-aid and puts it on Ben's knee. She kisses it and says it will heal soon. She says they can play some more if they want, but be careful. + +Ben smiles and says thank you. He says he loves her and Lily. He says he is not scared anymore. He says he wants to play some more, but not on the slide. He says he wants to play on the swings. + +Lily says okay and says she wants to play on the swings too. They hold hands and run to the swings. They swing high and low and laugh. They are excited and happy. They forget about the fall and enjoy the park. +Anna is a girl who likes to slide. She goes to the park with her mom and sees a big slide. She runs to the slide and climbs up the steps. She sits on the top and looks down. She feels happy and excited. + +"Mom, look at me!" she shouts. "I'm going to slide!" + +"Be careful, Anna!" her mom says. "Hold on tight!" + +Anna holds on to the sides of the slide and pushes herself down. She slides fast and feels the wind in her hair. She laughs and screams. She reaches the bottom and jumps off. She feels proud and happy. + +"Wow, Anna, you did it!" her mom says. "You are so brave!" + +Anna hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom! I love to slide!" + +She sees an old lady sitting on a bench near the slide. The old lady smiles and waves at her. Anna waves back and runs to her. + +"Hello, old lady!" she says. "Do you like to slide?" + +The old lady laughs and says, "Hello, little girl! I used to like to slide when I was young like you. But now I'm too old to slide. I like to watch you slide. You are so fast and fun!" + +Anna says, "You are not too old to slide! You can slide with me! Come on, old lady, let's slide!" + +She takes the old lady's hand and pulls her to the slide. The old lady hesitates and says, "Oh, I don't know, Anna. I'm afraid I might fall or hurt myself." + +Anna says, "Don't be afraid, old lady. I will help you. I will slide with you. It will be fun!" + +She helps the old lady climb up the steps and sit on the slide. She sits behind her and wraps her arms around her. She says, "Ready, old lady? Here we go!" + +She pushes them down the slide. They slide together and feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom and jump off. They feel happy and alive. + +"Wow, Anna, you were right!" the old lady says. "That was fun! You are so kind and sweet!" + +Anna hugs the old lady and says, "You're welcome, old lady! I'm glad you liked it! You are not too old to slide! You are fun and young!" + +They smile and wave at Anna's mom, who claps and cheers for them. They go back to the slide and slide again and again. They have a wonderful time. They are friends. +Tom and Anna are friends in the classroom. They like to play with blocks and draw pictures. They are very intelligent and learn many things from their teacher. + +One day, the teacher says they have to leave the classroom and go to the playground. Tom and Anna are happy and run to the door. But Tom sees a big book on the shelf. He wants to look at it. He tells Anna to wait for him. + +"No, Tom, we have to go now. The teacher will be angry if we stay here. Come on, let's go!" Anna says. + +But Tom does not listen. He takes the book and opens it. He sees many words and pictures he does not know. He is curious and wants to learn more. + +Anna waits for a little while, but then she gets scared. She does not want to be alone in the classroom. She does not want to miss the playground. She decides to leave Tom and go with the other children. + +Tom does not notice that Anna is gone. He is too busy with the book. He does not hear the teacher calling his name. He does not see the clock on the wall. He does not realize that it is time to go back to the classroom. + +When he finally looks up, he sees that the classroom is empty. He feels sad and confused. He does not know where everyone is. He does not know what to do. He starts to cry. + +He wishes he had listened to Anna. He wishes he had gone to the playground. He wishes he had not been so intelligent. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He has one car that is special. It has a motor inside that makes it go fast. Ben calls it his speedy car. + +One day, Ben is playing with his speedy car in his room. He is restless and wants to have more fun. He sees a big book on his shelf. He thinks it will be fun to make his speedy car jump over the book. He puts the book on the floor and pushes his speedy car hard. The car zooms towards the book and flies over it. Ben claps and laughs. + +But then, he hears a snap. His speedy car lands on the other side of the book and breaks. The motor comes out and the wheels fall off. Ben is sad and angry. He cries and throws the book away. He does not want to play with his cars anymore. + +His mom hears the noise and comes to his room. She sees the broken car and the book on the floor. She hugs Ben and tries to calm him down. She tells him that she is sorry that his car broke, but that he should not throw books. She says that books are good and can teach him many things. She picks up the book and shows him the pictures and words inside. She reads him a story about a brave knight and a friendly dragon. Ben listens and forgets about his car. He likes the story and asks his mom to read him more. He is not restless anymore. He is happy and curious. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She drew many things: flowers, animals, houses, people. She liked to give her drawings to her friends and family. She put labels on them, like "Lily loves you" or "This is a cat". + +One day, she drew a picture of a big, wide rainbow. She used all the colors of her crayons. She was very proud of her drawing. She wanted to give it to her teacher, Miss Lee. She put a label on it, that said "Lily made this for you". + +She went to school with her drawing. She saw that her classmates also had drawings for Miss Lee. Some of them had stars, some had hearts, some had letters. Lily felt a little shy. She thought that maybe her drawing was not good enough. She thought that maybe Miss Lee would not like it. + +She hid her drawing behind her back. She waited for her turn to give it to Miss Lee. When it was her turn, she hesitated. She looked at Miss Lee's smile. She looked at her drawing. She felt a warm feeling in her chest. She decided to be brave. She gave her drawing to Miss Lee. + +Miss Lee looked at Lily's drawing. She smiled even more. She said, "Thank you, Lily. This is a beautiful drawing. I love rainbows. They make me happy. You are very talented and creative. I will hang it on the wall, so everyone can see it." + +Lily felt happy too. She realized that Miss Lee liked her drawing, because it was hers. She realized that it did not matter if her drawing was different from the others. She realized that everyone has their own way of expressing themselves. She learned to accept herself and her gifts. She learned to be proud of her work. She learned to share her joy with others. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they see a big pond with water. They want to go close and look. + +"Wow, look at the water!" Tom says. "It is shiny and blue. Can we touch it?" + +"OK, but be careful," Anna says. "The water is wet and cold. And there are fish in the water. They are different from us. They have fins and scales and they swim." + +Tom and Anna go close to the water. They see the fish. Some are big and some are small. Some are red and some are green. They are different and pretty. + +"Hello, fish!" Tom says. He puts his hand in the water. The water is cold and makes his hand wet. He feels a fish touch his hand. He is surprised and happy. + +"Look, Anna, the fish likes me!" Tom says. He smiles and laughs. + +Anna puts her hand in the water too. She feels a fish touch her hand. She is surprised and happy too. + +"Look, Tom, the fish likes me too!" Anna says. She smiles and laughs. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They play with the fish. They are close to the water and the fish. They are different but they are friends. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, long snake in the grass. Sara was scared and ran away, but Tom was curious and wanted to touch it. + +"Tom, don't go near the snake!" Sara shouted. "It can bite you and hurt you!" + +But Tom did not listen. He walked slowly to the snake and gazed at its shiny skin. He reached out his hand and felt the texture of the snake. It was smooth and cold. + +The snake did not like Tom's touch. It hissed and coiled around Tom's arm. Tom screamed and tried to shake it off, but the snake was strong and tight. + +Sara heard Tom's scream and ran back to help him. She found a big stick and hit the snake on the head. The snake let go of Tom and slithered away. + +Sara hugged Tom and checked his arm. It was red and swollen, but not bleeding. She helped him walk to their house and told their mom what happened. + +Mom was angry and worried. She scolded Tom for being foolish and careless. She put some ice and medicine on his arm and told him to rest. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He thanked Sara for saving him and apologized for not listening to her. He learned his lesson and never touched a snake again. + +Sara was happy that Tom was okay. She forgave him and told him she loved him. She learned that she was brave and caring. She always looked after her brother and protected him from danger. +Tom was a lazy boy. He did not like to help his mom and dad. He only liked to play with his toys and watch TV. He did not listen when they asked him to do something. He ignored them. + +One day, it was Tom's birthday. He was very happy. He hoped to get many gifts from his mom and dad and his friends. He invited them to his house for a party. He wanted to have cake and ice cream and games. + +But when his mom and dad came to his room with a big gift, he was not nice to them. He did not say thank you. He did not hug them. He did not smile. He ignored them. He only wanted to open the gift and see what was inside. + +His mom and dad were sad. They had worked hard to buy him a gift. They had chosen a gift that they thought he would like. They had wrapped it with colorful paper and a bow. They had written a card with love. They wanted to make him happy. + +But Tom did not care. He ripped the paper and threw it away. He looked at the gift and frowned. It was a book. A book with stories and pictures and words. He did not like books. He thought they were boring. He wanted a toy. A toy that made noise and moved and flashed. He was angry. He ignored the book. He ignored his mom and dad. He ignored the card. + +He said, "This is a bad gift. I don't want it. Give me a toy. Give me a toy now!" + +His mom and dad were shocked. They could not believe how rude and ungrateful he was. They felt hurt and angry. They said, "Tom, this is a very good gift. Books are fun and smart and beautiful. You can learn many things from books. You can use your imagination and go to many places with books. You should be happy and thankful for this gift. You should not ignore it. You should not ignore us. You should say sorry." + +But Tom did not say sorry. He did not say anything. He ignored them. He ignored the book. He ignored the gift. He ignored everything. He was a lazy and selfish boy. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a big dog named Rex who followed them everywhere. One day, they saw a wolf in the trees. It was big and gray and had sharp teeth. + +"Look, a wolf!" Ben said. "Let's go closer." + +"No, Ben, it's dangerous!" Lila said. "Wolves can bite and hurt us. We should go back." + +But Ben was curious and ran towards the wolf. Rex barked and ran after him. Lila was scared and followed them. + +The wolf saw Ben and Rex and growled. It was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat them. Ben stopped and was afraid. Rex stood in front of him and barked louder. + +"Go away, wolf!" Rex said. "You can't have Ben. He is my friend." + +The wolf was surprised. It had never heard a dog talk before. It looked at Rex and Ben and saw that they were not afraid of each other. They were united. + +"Why are you friends?" the wolf asked. "You are different. You are not like me." + +"Because we love each other," Ben said. "We play and share and help each other. You can be our friend too, if you want." + +The wolf was confused. It had never had a friend before. It had always been alone and hungry and angry. It wondered what it was like to have love and fun and help. + +"Really?" the wolf asked. "You would be my friend?" + +"Yes, if you are nice and harmless," Ben said. "You can't bite or hurt us. You have to be gentle and kind." + +The wolf thought about it. It wanted to try something new. It wanted to be nice and harmless. It wanted to be a friend. + +"Okay," the wolf said. "I will be your friend. I will be gentle and kind." + +Lila came closer and saw that the wolf was not growling anymore. It was wagging its tail and licking Rex's face. She smiled and joined them. + +"Hi, wolf," Lila said. "I'm Lila. This is Ben and Rex. We are happy to meet you." + +The wolf smiled and licked Lila's face too. It was happy to meet them. + +"Hi, Lila. Hi, Ben. Hi, Rex. I'm Luna. I'm happy to be your friend." + +They all hugged and laughed. They had made a new friend. They were united. +Lia and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big white thing in the sky. It was a snowflake, but they did not know that. They thought it was a star that fell down. + +"Look, look!" Lia said. "A star is here!" + +"Let's go and get it!" Ben said. They ran to the snowflake, but it was too far. They had to cross a bridge over a river. The river was icy and cold. + +They got to the bridge and saw the snowflake on the other side. They wanted to touch it and make a wish. But the bridge was old and weak. It made a loud sound and split in two. Lia and Ben were scared. They could not go back or forward. They were stuck on the bridge. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "We are in the middle of the world!" + +They saw their mom and dad running to them. They were worried and angry. They shouted at them to stay still and not move. They got a rope and threw it to them. They pulled them to safety. + +Lia and Ben hugged their mom and dad. They were sorry and sad. They did not get the star. They learned a lesson. They should not go too far and be careful. + +The snowflake melted and was gone. But Lia and Ben still had each other. They were happy and warm. They went home and had hot chocolate. They looked at the sky and saw many stars. They made a wish together. They wished to be good and brave. +Lily and Max were playing with blocks. They liked to build structures with different shapes and colors. They made towers, bridges, houses and cars. Sometimes they pretended to be giants and knocked them down. + +One day, they had a new friend, Ben, who came to play with them. Ben had a big bag of blocks. He said he had rare blocks that no one else had. He showed them his blocks. They were shiny and had letters and numbers on them. + +"Wow, those are cool blocks!" Lily said. "Can we play with them?" + +"Sure, but you have to follow my rules," Ben said. "You can only build what I say. And you have to say the letters and numbers out loud." + +Lily and Max agreed. They wanted to try the rare blocks. Ben told them to build a structure that spelled his name. He gave them the blocks B, E and N. + +Lily put the B and the E together. She said, "Bee!" + +Max put the E and the N together. He said, "En!" + +Ben laughed. He said, "No, no, no! That's not how you say it. You have to say the whole word. B-E-N. Ben!" + +Lily and Max felt embarrassed. They did not know how to say the letters. They only knew some of them. They looked at each other. They did not like Ben's rules. They did not want to play with him anymore. + +They picked up their own blocks and moved to another corner. They started to build their own structures. They did not care about the letters and numbers. They had more fun with their own blocks. + +Ben was left alone with his rare blocks. He felt sad. He realized he had been mean to Lily and Max. He wished he had been nicer to them. He wanted to play with them again. He wondered if they would forgive him. He decided to say sorry and ask them to be his friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big box under the bed. They wondered what was inside. + +They tried to reach the box, but it was too far. They pushed and pulled, but they could not get it. They started to cry and fight. They blamed each other for not helping. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw the twins crying and fighting. She was not happy. She asked them what was wrong. They told her about the box under the bed. They said they wanted it. + +Mom smiled and said, "That box is not for you. It is for someone else. It is a gift for a unique child who has no toys. He lives in a far place where there is no fun. He is very sad and lonely. I want to make him happy." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They realized they were selfish and greedy. They had so many toys, but they did not share. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They asked Mom if they could help her with the gift. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Yes, you can. You can choose some of your toys to give to the unique child. You can also write him a nice letter and draw him a picture. He will be very happy to receive your gift. And you will be happy too, because you will learn to be kind and generous." + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They went to their toy box and picked some of their best toys. They wrote a letter and drew a picture. They put everything in the box and wrapped it with a ribbon. They gave the box to Mom and said, "We hope the unique child will like our gift. We hope he will have fun and make friends. We hope he will be happy." + +Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are very good twins. You have learned a valuable lesson. Happiness is not in having more, but in giving more. You have made a unique child happy, and you have made me happy too. I love you very much." + +The end. +One night, Ben and Lily wanted to play outside. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said, "No, it is too dark. You might get lost or hurt. You can play inside with your toys." + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They waited until mom was busy and sneaked out of the door. They ran to the park and saw the swings and the slide. They thought it was fun to play in the dark. + +"Look, Lily, I can swing so high!" Ben said. + +"Me too, Ben, me too!" Lily said. + +They did not see the big hole in the ground. Ben swung too fast and flew off the swing. He fell into the hole and hurt his leg. He cried out loud. + +"Lily, help me, help me!" Ben said. + +Lily ran to the hole and saw Ben. She was scared and did not know what to do. She tried to pull Ben out, but he was too heavy. She cried too. + +"Ben, Lily, where are you?" Mom said. She heard their cries and followed the sound. She saw the hole and the swing. She was angry and worried. She took a flashlight and went to the hole. She helped Ben out and hugged him and Lily. + +"Mom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben said. + +"Me too, mom, me too!" Lily said. + +Mom said, "You should have listened to me. It is not safe to play outside in the dark. You could have been more hurt or lost. You should always obey your mom. She knows what is best for you." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We will never do it again." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you are okay. I love you both. Now let's go home and put some ice on your leg." + +Ben and Lily said, "We love you too, mom. Thank you for saving us." + +They went home and learned their lesson. They never played outside in the dark again. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the farm with the animals. They loved the pig the most. The pig was humble and kind. He let them feed him and pet him. + +One day, a bad man came to the farm. He wanted to take the pig away. He had a big truck and a rope. He sneaked behind the pig and threw the rope around his neck. The pig squealed and tried to run. + +Tim and Lily saw the bad man and the pig. They were scared and angry. They ran to the barn and got a bucket of water. They whispered to each other. They had a plan. + +They waited until the bad man was near the truck. Then they threw the bucket of water on him. The water was cold and wet. The bad man yelled and dropped the rope. The pig ran away from him. + +Tim and Lily ran to the pig and hugged him. They were happy and proud. The bad man was mad and ashamed. He got in his truck and drove away. He never came back. + +The pig thanked Tim and Lily for saving him. He said they were brave and smart. They said he was their friend and they loved him. They played in the farm with the animals. They were humble and kind. +Anna liked to play in the garden with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a truck and a shovel. She dug holes in the dirt and filled them with stones and leaves. She pretended she was a builder and made roads and houses. + +One day, as she was digging, she saw something move in the dirt. It was a small, furry animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. Anna was curious and wanted to see it better. She reached out her hand and gently touched the mole. The mole was scared and tried to run away, but Anna held it in her hand. + +"Hello, little mole," Anna said. "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. You are so soft and delicate. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The mole did not understand Anna. It only wanted to go back to its hole and be safe. It wriggled and squeaked in Anna's hand, but she did not let go. She thought the mole was cute and wanted to keep it. + +"Look, Mommy, look what I found!" Anna shouted, as she ran to the house with the mole in her hand. "It's a mole! Can I keep it, please?" + +Mommy saw Anna and the mole and was surprised. She knew that moles were not pets and that they needed to live in the dirt. She also knew that Anna loved animals and did not mean to harm the mole. + +"Anna, honey, that's a mole," Mommy said. "Moles are not toys. They are wild animals. They need to dig and eat worms and be free. They don't like to be held or played with. You have to let it go." + +"But Mommy, I like the mole," Anna said. "It's so soft and delicate. I want to be its friend." + +"I know, sweetie, but the mole is not happy with you. It's scared and sad. It wants to go back to its hole and be with its family. You have to be kind and rescue it. You have to let it go." + +Anna looked at the mole and saw that it was trembling and panting in her hand. She felt sorry for the mole and realized that Mommy was right. She did not want to make the mole unhappy. She wanted to be kind and rescue it. + +"Okay, Mommy, I will let it go," Anna said. "But can I say goodbye to it first?" + +"Of course, darling, you can say goodbye to it," Mommy said. + +Anna brought the mole close to her face and whispered, "Goodbye, little mole. I'm sorry I scared you. You are so soft and delicate. I hope you find your hole and your family. Be safe and happy." + +Then she opened her hand and let the mole go. The mole quickly ran to the nearest hole and disappeared in the dirt. Anna watched it go and felt a little sad, but also happy that she had rescued the mole. + +"Good girl, Anna," Mommy said. "You did the right thing. You were kind and brave. The mole will always remember you as a friend." + +Anna smiled and hugged Mommy. She was proud of herself and glad that the mole was free. She still liked the mole, but she knew that it was better for it to live in the dirt. She decided to play with her toys instead and leave the moles alone. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. Anna likes to dress up her doll and make her talk. Ben likes to zoom his car around and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" Ben says, as he drives his car on the sofa. He is having fun, but he is very loud. + +"Shh, Ben, you are too loud!" Anna says, as she puts a hat on her doll. "You are making my doll sad. She wants to sleep." + +"No, I am not loud, you are loud!" Ben says, as he makes his car jump off the sofa. "Your doll is boring. She does not do anything." + +"Yes, she does, she is very smart and pretty!" Anna says, as she hugs her doll. "She can ask questions and tell stories." + +"Really? What can she ask?" Ben says, as he stops his car and looks at Anna's doll. He is curious. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She wants to show Ben that her doll is not boring. She makes her doll face Ben and says in a high voice: + +"Hello, Ben, what is your name? How old are you? What is your favorite color?" + +Ben is surprised. He did not know that Anna's doll can talk. He smiles and answers: + +"Hello, doll, my name is Ben. I am three years old. My favorite color is blue. What is your name? How old are you? What is your favorite color?" + +Anna is happy. She makes her doll answer: + +"My name is Lily. I am also three years old. My favorite color is pink. Thank you for asking." + +Anna and Ben start to talk with their toys. They ask and answer questions, and tell stories. They are not loud anymore. They are having fun. +Lily liked to look at herself in the mirror. She liked to see her blue eyes and her long hair. She liked to make funny faces and pretend she was a princess or a monster. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He wanted to play with her toys. He grabbed her doll and her car and ran away. Lily was angry. She ran after him and shouted. + +"Give me back my toys, Max! They are mine!" + +Max laughed and ran faster. He went into the bathroom and locked the door. He looked at himself in the mirror. He liked to see his brown eyes and his short hair. He liked to make funny faces and pretend he was a superhero or a pirate. + +Lily banged on the door. She cried and screamed. + +"Open the door, Max! I want my toys!" + +Max ignored her. He played with her toys in front of the mirror. He made them talk and fight and hug. + +Lily was very sad. She sat on the floor and waited. She hoped Max would come out soon and give her back her toys. She wanted to look at herself in the mirror again. She wanted to be happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they find a big loop of rope on the ground. Lily has an idea. + +"Let's use this loop to make a trap for Mommy!" she says to Ben. "We can hide it under some leaves and then call her to come and see." + +Ben thinks this is a smart plan. He helps Lily to set up the loop near a big tree. Then they run and hide behind a bush. They wait for Mommy to come. + +Mommy is sitting on a bench, reading a book. She hears Lily and Ben calling her. + +"Mommy, Mommy, come and see what we found!" they shout. + +Mommy puts down her book and smiles. She loves to see what her twins have discovered. She walks towards the tree, where the loop is hidden. + +But Mommy is not silly. She sees the leaves moving a little bit. She sees the rope sticking out. She knows what Lily and Ben are trying to do. + +She decides to play along. She pretends to be surprised and steps into the loop. The loop tightens around her leg and she falls down. + +"Help, help, I'm caught!" she cries. + +Lily and Ben jump out of their hiding place. They laugh and clap their hands. + +"We got you, Mommy, we got you!" they say. + +Mommy laughs too. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"You are very clever, my little ones," she says. "But next time, be careful with the rope. It could hurt someone." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say sorry to Mommy. They untie the loop and put it back where they found it. Then they play some more in the park. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big goose near the pond. The goose has white feathers and a long neck. It makes a loud sound: honk, honk! + +"Look, a goose!" Lily says. "Can we join it?" + +Ben is not sure. He thinks the goose might be angry. He says, "Maybe it will bite us. It has a big beak." + +Lily is not afraid. She says, "No, it will not bite us. It is fine. It is just saying hello. Come on, let's join it." + +Lily and Ben walk slowly to the goose. They say, "Hello, goose. We are Lily and Ben. Can we be your friends?" + +The goose looks at them. It honks again. Then it nods its head. It seems to like them. It lets them touch its feathers. It is soft and warm. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They join the goose. They play with it. They feed it some bread. They have fun. The goose is their new friend. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pool of water. It was shiny and blue. + +"Let's go in the pool!" Tom said. He ran to the pool and jumped in. He splashed and laughed. + +"Wait, Tom!" Sam said. "We don't know if the pool is safe. Maybe it is dirty or deep. Maybe there are rules. We should ask first." + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to have fun. He said, "You are a scaredy-cat, Sam. The pool is fine. Come on, join me!" + +Sam was sad. He did not want to be a scaredy-cat. He wanted to be a good friend. But he also wanted to be careful. He looked around. He saw a sign. It said, "No swimming. Danger." + +Sam ran to Tom. He said, "Tom, we have to get out of the pool. It is not for swimming. It is dangerous. Look at the sign." + +Tom looked at the sign. He was shocked. He did not see it before. He said, "Oh no, Sam. You are right. We have to get out of the pool. I am sorry. I was silly. I did not listen to you. You are a smart friend." + +They got out of the pool. They were wet and cold. They saw a man. He was angry. He said, "What are you doing in the pool? Don't you know it is not for swimming? It is for the ducks. You scared the ducks. You made the water dirty. You could have hurt yourself. You are very naughty." + +Tom and Sam felt bad. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We will not do it again. We will be good." + +The man said, "You should always ask before you go in a pool. You should always follow the rules. You should always listen to your friends. They can help you. They can lead you to the right thing. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They said, "We understand, sir. Thank you for telling us. We will remember." + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful, to be respectful, and to be good friends. They hugged each other. They went home. They were happy. +Lila and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and stones. They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a treasure!" Sam said. + +"Or a monster!" Lila said. + +They decided to peek inside the hole. They used a stick to poke around. They felt something soft and wet. They pulled the stick out and saw a purple octopus. + +"Wow!" Lila and Sam said. + +The octopus was scared. It wanted to go back to the water. It tried to squeeze out of the hole, but it was too small. It looked at Lila and Sam with its big eyes. + +"Please help me!" the octopus said. + +Lila and Sam were surprised. They did not know that octopuses could talk. They felt sorry for the octopus. They wanted to help it. + +"OK, we will help you," Lila said. "But how?" + +The octopus pointed to a lock on the rock. It was a metal lock that someone had put there to keep the hole closed. The octopus had a key around its neck. + +"Unlock the lock with the key," the octopus said. "Then I can go out." + +Lila and Sam nodded. They took the key from the octopus and unlocked the lock. The rock opened and the octopus slid out. It thanked Lila and Sam and waved goodbye. It swam to the water and disappeared in the distant waves. + +Lila and Sam smiled. They were happy that they had helped the octopus. They wondered what other adventures they would have on the beach. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But it was getting cold and dark. Lily's mom came to pick them up. + +"Time to go home, kids. Put on your coats," she said. + +Lily nodded and put on her pink coat. She was happy to go home and have dinner. But Ben did not want to go. He liked the park. He did not like his coat. It was blue and scratchy. + +"No, I don't want to go. I don't want to wear my coat. It's ugly and itchy," he said. He threw his coat on the ground and crossed his arms. + +Ben's mom was grumpy. She did not like Ben's attitude. She picked up his coat and tried to put it on him. + +"Ben, you have to wear your coat. It's cold and you will get sick. Don't be rude. We have to go home now," she said. + +Ben shook his head and kicked his legs. He did not understand why he had to wear his coat. He did not understand why he had to leave the park. He did not understand why his mom was grumpy. He just wanted to play. + +Lily saw Ben's tantrum. She felt sorry for him. She walked over to him and gave him a hug. + +"Ben, it's okay. I understand. You like the park. But we can come back tomorrow. And your coat is not ugly. It's blue like the sky. And it's not itchy. It's soft like a teddy bear. Here, try it on. You will feel warm and cozy," she said. + +She helped Ben put on his coat and buttoned it up. She smiled at him and held his hand. + +Ben felt better. He felt warm and cozy. He liked Lily's hug. He liked her smile. He liked her words. He understood that she was his friend. He understood that his mom loved him. He understood that it was time to go home. + +He smiled back at Lily and nodded. He held her hand and his mom's hand. They walked to the car with Lily and her mom. They said goodbye and waved. + +"See you tomorrow, Lily. Thank you for being my friend," he said. + +"See you tomorrow, Ben. You're welcome. You're my friend too," she said. +Anna loves to draw with her pastel crayons. She has many colors and she makes beautiful pictures of flowers, animals and people. She likes to show her pictures to her mommy and daddy, who always say she is very talented. + +One day, Anna decides to draw a picture of her favorite singer, Lily. Lily is very famous and she sings nice songs that make Anna happy. Anna tries to copy Lily's face, hair and dress from a photo she has. She uses pink, purple and yellow pastels to make Lily look pretty. + +When Anna finishes her picture, she is very proud of it. She runs to the living room to show it to her mommy and daddy, who are watching TV. She says, "Look, look, I drew Lily! Do you like it?" + +Mommy and daddy smile and hug Anna. They say, "Wow, Anna, your picture is amazing! You are a great artist! We love it!" + +Anna is very happy and she wants to hang her picture on the wall. She asks, "Can I put it there, next to the clock?" + +Mommy and daddy say, "Of course, sweetie, it's your picture. You can put it wherever you want." + +Anna takes a tape and sticks her picture on the wall. She admires it and says, "Now Lily can watch over us and protect us. She is like a fairy!" + +Mommy and daddy say, "Yes, she is, Anna. And you are our fairy, too. We love you very much." + +Anna says, "I love you, too. And I love Lily. And I love pastels. They are so fun!" +Lily likes to play with her toy cricket. It is green and soft and makes a funny noise when she squeezes it. She takes it everywhere with her, even to bed. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and dad. She brings her toy cricket with her and puts it in her pocket. She runs and jumps and slides and swings. She has a lot of fun. + +But when she wants to play with her toy cricket, she cannot find it. She looks in her pocket, but it is empty. She looks on the ground, but it is not there. She looks in the slide, but it is not there. She looks in the swing, but it is not there. She feels sad and scared. She thinks she lost her toy cricket. + +She runs to her mom and dad and tells them what happened. They hug her and tell her not to worry. They help her look for her toy cricket. They ask other kids and grown-ups if they have seen it. They look in the trash and in the bushes. They look everywhere. + +Finally, they find her toy cricket. It is under a bench, near a tree. Lily is so happy. She picks it up and hugs it. She says sorry to her toy cricket for being clumsy and losing it. She says thank you to her mom and dad for helping her find it. They say they love her and they are proud of her. They go home and have a snack. Lily does not let go of her toy cricket. She is glad she has it back. +Anna is a big sister. She has a baby brother, Ben. Ben is an infant. He is very small and cute. He sleeps a lot in his crib. + +One morning, Anna wakes up early. She hears Ben making noises. He is awake too. Anna goes to his room. She sees him smiling and kicking his legs. She says hello to him. She gives him a toy. + +Ben likes the toy. He grabs it and shakes it. It makes a funny sound. Anna laughs. She thinks Ben is impressive. He can hold things and make sounds. She is proud of him. She hugs him gently. + +Mom and Dad wake up too. They hear Anna and Ben having fun. They go to their room. They see them playing together. They are happy. They join them. They say good morning. They kiss them. They tell them they love them. + +Anna, Ben, Mom and Dad have a good day. They do many things. They eat, read, sing, play, and nap. They are a family. They are glad. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and books and games. They liked to make up stories and pretend to be different animals. Lily was a lion and Ben was a monkey. + +"Roar!" Lily said. "I am the king of the jungle. You have to do what I say, monkey." + +"Ook ook!" Ben said. "I am a clever monkey. I can climb and swing and jump. You can't catch me, lion." + +They ran around the room, chasing and hiding and laughing. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She was calling them from downstairs. + +"Lily! Ben! It's time for dinner. Come down now!" + +Lily and Ben stopped playing. They looked at each other. They knew they had to go down. But they did not like the stairs. The stairs were big and steep and dark. They were scared of the stairs. + +"I don't want to go down," Lily said. "The stairs are scary. What if we fall?" + +"Me neither," Ben said. "The stairs are scary. What if there is a monster?" + +They hugged each other. They wished they could stay in their room. + +But then they remembered something. Something that their mom had told them. Something that made them feel better. + +"Mom said that we are brave," Lily said. "She said that we can do anything if we try. She said that she loves us and she is waiting for us." + +"Yes, she did," Ben said. "She said that we are strong. She said that we can help each other. She said that she is proud of us." + +They smiled. They reminded each other of their mom's words. They felt less scared. + +They held hands. They took a deep breath. They walked to the door. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am," Ben said. + +They opened the door. They looked at the stairs. They were still big and steep and dark. But they were not so scary anymore. + +They started to go down. They went slowly and carefully. They counted the steps. They cheered each other on. + +They reached the bottom. They saw their mom. She was smiling. She hugged them. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben," she said. "You did it. You are brave and strong and I love you. Now let's have some dinner." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They were not scared of the stairs anymore. They were hungry and ready to eat. They followed their mom to the kitchen. They had a good dinner. They had a good day. +Lily liked to play with her mom's things. She liked to wear her hats and shoes and bags. But her favorite thing was her mom's bracelet. It was bright and shiny and had many colors. Lily wanted to wear it all the time. + +One day, Lily saw her mom put the bracelet in a small box. The box had a lock on it. Lily was curious. She wanted to see the bracelet again. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she took the box and ran to her room. + +She tried to open the box, but it was hard. She pulled and pushed and shook it, but nothing happened. She looked for the key, but she could not find it. She was sad and frustrated. She wanted to wear the bracelet so much. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her big brother, Ben. He saw Lily with the box and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I want to open the box. I want to wear the bracelet. It is bright and pretty. But I can't. The box has a lock and I don't have the key," Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He knew where the key was. He had seen their mom hide it in a drawer. He said, "I can help you, Lily. I know where the key is. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to put the bracelet back in the box when you are done. And you have to promise not to tell mom. It is her special bracelet. She will be angry if she finds out." + +Lily nodded. She was happy that Ben could help her. She said, "I promise, Ben. I promise to put the bracelet back and not to tell mom. Please, show me the key." + +Ben took Lily's hand and led her to the drawer. He opened it and took out the key. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here you go, Lily. Now you can unlock the box and wear the bracelet. But remember your promise, okay?" + +Lily thanked Ben and ran back to her room. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened and she saw the bracelet. It was bright and shiny and had many colors. She put it on her wrist and admired it. She felt happy and proud. She had unlocked the box and worn the bracelet. She had kept her promise. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big race track in their room. They make their cars speed on the track. They see who can go faster and win. + +One day, they have a new car. It is red and shiny. It has a lamp on the front. It can light up in the dark. Anna and Ben both want to play with it. They say, "It is my turn! Give me the car!" + +They start to fight. They pull the car from each other. They are not nice. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop! You are not sharing. You are not kind. You are not having fun. You need to take turns. You need to say sorry. You need to be friends." + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They decide to share the car. They take turns to make it speed on the track. They see the lamp light up in the dark. They smile. They are nice. They are happy. + +Mom sees them. She is happy. She says, "Good job! You are sharing. You are kind. You are having fun. You are friends. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben are proud too. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love our car. We love our race track. We love to play." +Anna liked to play with her toys, but she did not like to organize them. She had many toys, like dolls, cars, blocks, and books. But she always left them on the floor, on the bed, or on the table. Her mom and dad told her to organize her toys, but she was too lazy. + +One day, Anna got a new toy. It was a robot. The robot was shiny and had buttons and lights. Anna was very happy. She played with the robot all day. She made the robot talk, walk, and dance. She had a lot of fun. + +"Anna, it is time to organize your toys," her mom said. "Look at this mess. You have toys everywhere." + +"But mom, I don't want to organize them. I want to play with my robot," Anna said. + +"Anna, you have to organize them. It is not good to be lazy. If you organize your toys, you will find them easily next time. And you will have more space to play," her mom said. + +Anna did not listen. She ignored her mom and kept playing with her robot. She did not notice that the robot was watching her. + +The robot did not like to see Anna being lazy. The robot wanted to help Anna. The robot had a plan. + +When Anna was not looking, the robot started to organize her toys. The robot picked up the dolls and put them in a box. The robot picked up the cars and put them on a shelf. The robot picked up the blocks and put them in a bag. The robot picked up the books and put them in a pile. + +Anna did not see what the robot was doing. She was busy making the robot sing. + +"La la la, I am a robot, I like to sing and play," the robot sang. + +Anna laughed. She thought the robot was funny. + +But then she looked around. She saw that her toys were gone. + +"Hey, where are my toys?" Anna asked. "Where are my dolls, my cars, my blocks, and my books?" + +She looked at the robot. The robot smiled and pointed. + +"Look, Anna, I organized your toys for you. I put them in their places. Now you have a clean room. And you can find your toys easily next time. And you have more space to play," the robot said. + +Anna was surprised. She did not know that the robot could organize her toys. She felt a little ashamed. She realized that she was lazy and that the robot was helpful. + +"Thank you, robot. You are very smart and kind. I am sorry that I was lazy. I will try to organize my toys by myself next time. And I will share my toys with you. Do you want to play with me?" Anna asked. + +The robot nodded. The robot was happy. + +"Yes, Anna, I want to play with you. You are my friend. And I like to sing and play," the robot said. + +Anna and the robot hugged. They played together with the toys. They had a lot of fun. And they kept the room organized. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, Tom said, "Lily, I have something new to show you. Come to my house." + +Lily was curious. She followed Tom to his house. In his living room, there was a big black box. It had a screen and buttons. Tom said, "This is a TV. It can show pictures and sounds. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nodded. She had never seen a TV before. Tom turned on the TV. It showed a cartoon. Tom and Lily watched the cartoon. They laughed and clapped. + +But Tom's mom did not know they were there. She was busy in the kitchen. She had a pot of hot soup on the stove. She wanted to put the soup in a bowl. But she tripped on a toy. The pot fell from her hand. The soup spilled on the floor. + +Tom and Lily heard a loud noise. They turned around. They saw Tom's mom on the floor. She was crying. She had soup on her face and clothes. It was very hot. It hurt her. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to help her. + +But they did not see the soup on the floor. They slipped on the soup. They fell on the TV. The TV broke. It made a spark. The spark set the curtain on fire. The fire spread to the sofa and the rug. + +Tom and Lily screamed. Tom's mom screamed. The smoke filled the room. They could not breathe. They could not see. They could not get out. They were trapped. They were in big trouble. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big rat. The rat is brown and has a long tail. Lila and Ben are scared of the rat. + +"Look, a rat!" Lila says. "Let's hurry and run away!" + +But Ben is curious. He wants to see the rat closer. He does not hurry. He walks to the rat. + +"Ben, no!" Lila says. "The rat is bad. It can bite you!" + +But Ben does not listen. He thinks the rat is cute. He wants to touch the rat. He reaches out his hand. + +The rat is not cute. The rat is angry. It does not like Ben. It is jealous of Lila. It thinks Ben is taking Lila away. It wants to hurt Ben. + +The rat bites Ben's hand. Ben screams. He feels pain. He drops his hand. He sees blood. He cries. + +Lila runs to Ben. She is sorry. She tries to help Ben. She calls for help. + +But it is too late. The rat has a disease. The disease is bad. It makes Ben sick. Ben goes to the hospital. He does not get better. He dies. + +Lila is sad. She misses Ben. She hates the rat. She wishes she had hurried with Ben. She wishes the rat had never come. She wishes Ben was still alive. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the valley. The valley had many flowers and trees and birds. Sam and Lily liked to run and jump and sing in the valley. + +One day, they saw a bald man in the valley. He was sitting on a rock and looked sad. Sam and Lily wanted to make him happy. They went to him and said hello. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing here?" the bald man asked. + +"We are playing in the valley. It is fun. Do you want to play with us?" Sam said. + +The bald man smiled a little. "Thank you, but I am too old to play. I came here to remember my wife. She died a long time ago. She loved this valley. We used to kiss here." He pointed to a tree with a heart carved on it. + +Sam and Lily felt sorry for the bald man. They wanted to cheer him up. They gave him some flowers and hugged him. Then they each gave him a kiss on his cheek. + +The bald man was surprised and touched. He hugged them back and said, "Thank you, children. You are very kind and sweet. You made me feel better. You reminded me of the love I had and the love I still have. You are my new friends." + +Sam and Lily were happy. They had made a new friend. They invited him to play with them. The bald man agreed. They played in the valley until the sun set. They laughed and sang and had fun. They felt the love in the valley. +Sara liked to sort her toys by color. She had a big box for red toys, a big box for blue toys, and a big box for yellow toys. She also had a small box for tape, because she liked to fix things with tape. + +One day, Sara was sorting her toys when she heard a loud noise. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck was moving her neighbor's things. Sara saw her friend Ben waving from the truck. He looked sad. + +Sara was worried. She liked Ben. He was her best friend. They played together every day. Where was he going? Would she see him again? + +Sara ran to her room and grabbed her small box of tape. She had an idea. She ran outside and called Ben. + +"Ben, wait! I have something for you!" + +Ben saw Sara and smiled. He jumped out of the truck and ran to her. + +"What is it, Sara?" + +Sara opened her small box of tape and took out a yellow toy car. She had fixed it with tape when it broke. + +"This is for you, Ben. It's your favorite color. And it has tape, like mine. So you can remember me." + +Ben hugged Sara and thanked her. He put the yellow toy car in his pocket. + +"I will remember you, Sara. You are my best friend. And I will write to you and call you. And maybe we can visit each other someday." + +Sara smiled and hugged Ben back. She was still worried, but she felt better. She had given Ben a gift. And she had a friend. +Lily was a nosy girl who liked to disturb other people. She always wanted to know what they were doing and why. One day, she went to visit her grandma at the hospital. Grandma was sick and needed to rest, but Lily was not patient. She ran around the room, touching everything and asking questions. + +"Grandma, what is this?" she said, pointing at a machine that beeped. + +"That is a monitor, dear. It helps the doctors see how I am feeling," Grandma said, trying to smile. + +"Can I play with it?" Lily asked, reaching for a button. + +"No, no, Lily. You must not touch that. It is very important. You could break it or hurt me," Grandma said, grabbing her hand. + +"But I want to see what it does," Lily said, pouting. + +"Lily, you need to be quiet and calm. You are disturbing me and the other patients. They need to sleep and heal. Can you do that for me?" Grandma said, looking tired. + +Lily looked around and saw that some of the other people in the beds were frowning at her. She felt bad for making them unhappy. She nodded and said, "Okay, Grandma. I will be good. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. Thank you for being patient and respectful. Now, why don't you sit here and read a book with me?" Grandma said, patting the bed. + +Lily climbed up and cuddled with Grandma. She picked a book with colorful pictures and read it aloud. Grandma listened and smiled. Lily was happy to make Grandma happy. She learned that sometimes being nosy and disturbing was not nice, and that being patient and quiet was better. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make big structures with many colors. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make animals. + +One day, they decide to make a structure that looks like a spaceship. They use blue and green blocks for the body, yellow and red blocks for the wings, and white and black blocks for the windows. They are very proud of their structure. + +"Look, our spaceship is ready!" Anna says. "Let's go inside and speak to the aliens!" + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. They crawl inside the structure and pretend to fly to the stars. + +They make funny noises with their mouths and imagine they are speaking to the aliens. They say things like "blip blip", "zorp zorp", and "whee whee". They have a lot of fun. + +But then, their big sister Lily comes into the room. She sees their structure and thinks it is crazy. She does not like their noises. She wants to play with her dolls. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Lily says. "Stop making that crazy structure and that crazy noise! You are too loud!" + +She kicks the structure and makes it fall down. The blocks scatter everywhere. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Hey, stop that!" Anna says. "You are mean! You broke our spaceship!" + +"Yeah, you are mean!" Ben says. "We were speaking to the aliens! They were nice!" + +Lily does not care. She picks up her dolls and leaves the room. Anna and Ben look at each other. They hug and cry. They wish they could go to the stars with the aliens. +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish, crabs, and shells. But they also saw something that looked like a bag of water with long strings. It was a jellyfish. + +"Look, mom, a jellyfish!" Lily said, pointing at it. + +"Be careful, Lily, don't touch it. It can sting you," mom said. + +"Why does it sting?" Ben asked. + +"Because it has tiny needles on its strings. They help it catch food and protect itself," mom said. + +"How does it move?" Lily asked. + +"It moves by squeezing and relaxing its body. It is very flexible. It can fit in small spaces and change its shape," mom said. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can I be flexible like a jellyfish?" Ben asked. + +"You are already flexible, Ben. You can bend and stretch your arms and legs. But you have bones and muscles that make you strong and stable. A jellyfish doesn't have bones or muscles. It is soft and weak," mom said. + +"I like being strong and stable. But I also like being flexible. Can I be both?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can be both. You can practice being flexible by doing yoga or gymnastics. And you can practice being strong by doing push-ups or climbing. But remember, always be careful and respectful of the animals in the water. They have their own ways of living and surviving," mom said. + +"OK, mom. I will be careful and respectful. And I will be flexible and strong. Just like a jellyfish," Ben said, smiling. +Lily was a little girl who liked to poke things. She poked her toys, her books, her food, and sometimes her brother. She wanted to know what was inside everything and how it felt. But her mom and dad told her not to poke too hard or too much, because she could break things or hurt someone. + +One day, Lily saw a big owl sitting on a branch outside her window. She had never seen an owl before and she was very curious. She wanted to poke the owl and see its feathers and eyes and beak. She opened the window and climbed on the sill. She reached out her hand to poke the owl. + +But the owl was not happy. It turned its head and looked at Lily with big yellow eyes. It made a loud sound like "hoo hoo" and flapped its wings. Lily was scared and pulled back her hand. She felt anxious and wanted to run away. + +The owl spoke to Lily in a deep voice. It said, "Why do you poke me, little girl? Do you not know that I am a wise bird? I know many things and I can teach you, if you are polite and respectful. But if you poke me, you will make me angry and I will fly away. Do you want to learn from me or not?" + +Lily was surprised and amazed. She had never heard an owl talk before. She wanted to learn from the owl, because she liked to know things too. She said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Owl. I didn't mean to poke you. I was just curious. I want to learn from you. Please don't fly away. What can you teach me?" + +The owl smiled and nodded. It said, "Very well, little girl. I will teach you some wisdom, if you promise to listen and not poke. Come closer and I will tell you a story. But be careful and quiet, because there are other animals in the forest who might not like you." + +Lily agreed and moved closer to the owl. She was still a little scared, but also excited. She wanted to hear the owl's story and learn some wisdom. She hoped the owl would be nice and not hurt her. She wondered what the story would be about. She looked at the owl and waited. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they found a big jar of salt on the counter. They opened it and poured some salt on a plate. + +"Look, it is white and shiny," Mia said. + +"Can we eat it?" Leo asked. + +They both took a pinch of salt and put it in their mouths. They made funny faces and spit it out. + +"Yuck, it is too salty!" Mia said. + +Leo stared at the salt. He had an idea. He took a crayon and drew on the salt. + +"Look, I made a picture. It is a cat," he said. + +Mia smiled. She took another crayon and drew on the salt. + +"I made a flower. It is pink," she said. + +They kept drawing on the salt until they had many pictures. They were very proud of their original art. + +"Let's show Mommy and Daddy," Mia said. + +They ran to the living room with their plate of salt. Mommy and Daddy were surprised and happy to see their drawings. + +"Wow, you are very creative," Mommy said. + +"That is very clever," Daddy said. + +They hugged and kissed Mia and Leo. They put the plate of salt on the table and took a picture of it. + +"Can we keep it?" Mia asked. + +"Of course, it is your special salt art," Mommy said. + +Mia and Leo smiled. They loved their salt art and their parents. They had a lot of fun in the kitchen. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to dig holes and bury their toys. Then they try to find them again. + +"Look, I buried my car here," Tom says. He points to a small mound of dirt. "Can you find it?" + +Lily nods. She takes a shovel and starts to dig. She likes this game. It is funny. She digs and digs until she sees something shiny. "I found it!" she says. She holds up the car. It is red and shiny. + +"Good job, Lily!" Tom says. He claps his hands. "Now it is my turn. Can you bury something for me?" + +Lily thinks. She looks at the box of toys. She sees a long, thin toy. It is a snake. It is green and has black spots. Lily smiles. She takes the snake and runs to another spot. She digs a hole and puts the snake in it. She covers it with dirt. She makes a line with her finger on the dirt. "Here, Tom," she says. "Try to find this." + +Tom runs to the spot. He sees the line. He thinks it is a clue. He follows the line with his shovel. He digs and digs until he feels something soft. He pulls it out. It is the snake. It wiggles in his hand. Tom screams. He drops the snake. He runs away. + +Lily laughs. She picks up the snake. She runs after Tom. "It is just a toy, Tom," she says. "It is not real. It is funny." + +Tom stops. He looks at the snake. He sees that it is a toy. He feels silly. He laughs too. "You tricked me, Lily," he says. "That was a good joke. You are funny." + +Lily and Tom hug. They are friends. They go back to the box of toys. They play some more. They have fun. They bury and find many things. They are happy. +Tom and Lily lived in a village near a big river. They liked to play with their friends by the water. They made boats from leaves and sticks and watched them float. They splashed and laughed and had fun. + +But one day, the river started to get smaller and smaller. The water was not enough to fill the boats. The fish and frogs went away. The plants turned brown and dry. Tom and Lily were sad and restless. They wanted to play, but there was nothing to do. + +They asked their mom and dad why the river was gone. They said it was because of the sun. The sun was too hot and bright. It drank all the water and made the land dry. They said they had to wait for the rain to come back. They said the rain would make the river big again and the plants green again. + +Tom and Lily wished for the rain every day. They looked at the sky and hoped to see clouds. They prayed and sang and danced for the rain. But the sun stayed and the river stayed dry. + +One night, Tom and Lily heard a loud noise. They woke up and ran to the window. They saw flashes of light and heard rumbles of thunder. They felt drops of water on their faces. They smiled and cheered. It was the rain! The rain had come back! + +They ran outside and danced in the rain. They felt the water on their skin and in their hair. They saw the river grow and flow. They saw the fish and frogs come back. They saw the plants turn green and wet. They were happy and grateful. They thanked the rain for making their village alive again. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. They saw some oysters on the shore. Oysters are animals that live in hard shells. + +"Can we take some oysters home?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They are heavy and sharp. Don't hurt yourself," mom said. + +Ben and Lily each picked up an oyster and put it in their bucket. They were happy and proud of their find. + +When they got home, they wanted to open the oysters and see what was inside. They asked dad for help. + +"Okay, but you have to listen to me. Opening oysters is not easy. You need a special knife and a towel. And you have to be very gentle and patient. Don't force it or you might break the shell or cut yourself," dad said. + +He showed them how to hold the oyster in the towel and insert the knife in the gap. He twisted the knife and opened the shell. Inside, there was a soft and slimy animal and some water. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily asked. + +"Some people like to eat oysters, but they have to be fresh and clean. And they have to mix them with some lemon juice and salt. Do you want to try?" dad asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were curious and brave. Dad squeezed some lemon juice and sprinkled some salt on the oysters. He gave them each a spoon and told them to scoop out the animal and eat it. + +Ben and Lily did as dad said. They put the oyster in their mouths and chewed. They made a funny face. They did not like the taste or the texture. They spit it out and drank some water. + +"Yuck, that was gross!" Ben said. + +"I don't like oysters!" Lily said. + +Dad laughed. He hugged them and said, "That's okay. You don't have to like everything. But I'm proud of you for trying something new. You never know until you try. Maybe you will like something else better." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They learned something new that day. They learned that oysters are heavy and hard to open. They learned that oysters are not yummy to them. And they learned that it is good to try new things, even if they don't like them. They thanked dad for helping them and gave him a kiss. They decided to keep the oyster shells as a souvenir of their adventure. +One day, a hunter went to the forest to look for animals. He had a big bow and arrow, and he wanted to catch a deer. He walked very quietly, and he saw a deer drinking water from a stream. He aimed his arrow at the deer, and he was about to shoot. + +But then, he heard a loud roar behind him. He turned around, and he saw a big bear. The bear was angry, and it wanted to protect the deer. The bear ran towards the hunter, and it showed its sharp teeth and claws. The hunter was scared, and he dropped his bow and arrow. He ran away from the bear, and he hoped to find a safe place. + +The deer saw the hunter run away, and it felt grateful to the bear. The deer said to the bear, "Thank you for saving me. You are very brave and kind. You care about me, and I care about you." The bear said to the deer, "You are welcome. You are my friend, and I want you to be safe. We care about each other, and we care about the forest." The deer and the bear hugged each other, and they went to find some berries to eat. They were happy, and they lived in peace. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play with stamps. They have many stamps of different shapes and colors. They use the stamps to make pictures on paper. + +One day, Tim comes to Mia's house with a new stamp. It is a big stamp of a dinosaur. Tim is very enthusiastic about his new stamp. He shows it to Mia and says, "Look, Mia, I have a new stamp. It is a dinosaur. It is very big and scary. Do you want to try it?" + +Mia likes dinosaurs too. She nods and says, "Yes, Tim, I want to try it. Can I use your stamp to make a picture?" + +Tim says, "Sure, Mia, you can use my stamp. But you have to give me one of your stamps to replace it. Which stamp do you want to give me?" + +Mia looks at her stamps. She has many stamps of flowers, animals, stars, and hearts. She likes all of them. She does not want to give any of them to Tim. She says, "Tim, I do not want to give you any of my stamps. They are all mine. Can I use your stamp without giving you one of mine?" + +Tim shakes his head and says, "No, Mia, you cannot use my stamp without giving me one of yours. That is not fair. You have to replace my stamp with one of yours. That is the rule of stamps." + +Mia and Tim start to argue. They both want to use the dinosaur stamp, but they do not want to share their stamps. They raise their voices and say, "It is mine! No, it is mine! Give it to me! No, you give it to me!" + +Mia's mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the dinosaur stamp. She says, "Tim and Mia, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over a stamp? Stamps are for fun, not for fighting. You have to learn to share and take turns. If you want to use the dinosaur stamp, you have to replace it with another stamp. And then you have to give it back when you are done. That is the polite way to play with stamps. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry for being rude. They nod and say, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry for fighting. We will share and take turns. We will replace the stamps when we use them. We will be polite." + +Mia's mom smiles and says, "That is good. I am glad you are friends again. Now you can enjoy your stamps and make beautiful pictures. Have fun!" + +Tim and Mia hug and say, "Thank you, mom. We will have fun. We love stamps!" +Mia and Leo went to the zoo with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and penguins. They liked the penguins the most, because they were funny and cute. They watched them swim and slide on the ice. + +"Can we feed the penguins, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sorry, honey, we can't. Only the staff can feed them. They know what the penguins like to eat and how much. We can buy some fish for them, but it is very expensive," mom said. + +"How much is it, mom?" Leo asked. + +"Five dollars for one fish, Leo. That is a lot of money. We can buy ice cream for all of us with that money," mom said. + +Mia and Leo thought about it. They really wanted to feed the penguins, but they also liked ice cream. They decided to buy ice cream instead of fish. They went to the ice cream stand and chose their favorite flavors. + +"Thank you, mom and dad, for the ice cream and the zoo trip. We had a lot of fun," Mia and Leo said. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We're glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for being good and understanding. Maybe next time we can feed the penguins, if we save some money," mom and dad said. + +They hugged and kissed their parents, and then they ate their ice cream. They saw the staff feed the penguins from a distance, and they waved at them. The penguins waved back with their flippers. Mia and Leo smiled and felt happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and had secret missions. Lily had a toy phone and Tom had a toy gun. They were hiding behind a slide and talking to each other. + +"Lily, do you copy?" Tom said into his phone. + +"Yes, Tom, I copy. What is the mission?" Lily said. + +"The mission is to find the bad guy and stop him. He has a big weapon and he wants to hurt people. He is wearing a red hat and a blue coat. Repeat, red hat and blue coat." Tom said. + +"Red hat and blue coat. Got it. Where is he?" Lily said. + +"He is near the swings. Be careful, he is very hard to catch. He runs fast and he is smart. Repeat, near the swings, hard to catch." Tom said. + +"Near the swings, hard to catch. OK, I'm ready. Let's go, Tom." Lily said. + +They ran out of their hiding place and looked for the bad guy. They saw a man with a red hat and a blue coat sitting on a bench. He had a big bag next to him. They thought it was his weapon. + +"Tom, I see him. He is on the bench. He has a big bag. Maybe it is his weapon. What do we do?" Lily whispered. + +"We have to sneak up on him and take his weapon. Then we have to call the police and tell them we caught the bad guy. Are you with me, Lily?" Tom whispered. + +"Yes, Tom, I'm with you. Let's do this." Lily whispered. + +They crawled on the grass and got closer to the man. They waited for the right moment and then jumped on him. They grabbed his bag and pulled it away from him. They opened it and looked inside. + +"Tom, look! It's not a weapon. It's a cake!" Lily said. + +"A cake? Why does he have a cake?" Tom said. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He was not a bad guy. He was a nice guy. He was Lily's and Tom's dad. He had a cake for their birthday. + +"Surprise! Happy birthday, Lily and Tom! I'm sorry I scared you. I was just playing along. I wanted to surprise you with a cake. Do you like it?" He said. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and then at their dad. They felt silly and happy. They hugged him and said sorry. + +"We're sorry, dad. We thought you were a bad guy. We were playing spies and we had a mission. We didn't know it was you." They said. + +"It's OK, kids. I'm glad you were having fun. And I'm proud of you for being brave and smart. You are the best spies ever. And the best kids ever. Happy birthday. I love you." He said. + +He gave them a slice of cake and they ate it together. They laughed and talked and had a good time. They forgot about their toy phone and toy gun. They didn't need them anymore. They had a real dad and a real cake. And that was the best mission ever. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has a shiny ring on its leg. + +"Look, Tom, a bird!" Lila says. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Tom says. + +They want to see the ring. They go closer to the tree. The bird sees them and flies away. + +"Oh, no, the bird is gone!" Lila says. + +"Wait, it dropped something!" Tom says. + +He picks up a small paper from the ground. It has words on it. + +"What is it?" Lila asks. + +"It is a message!" Tom says. + +He tries to read the message. He knows some letters, but not all. + +"Lila, can you read it?" he asks. + +Lila looks at the message. She knows more letters than Tom. She reads the message. + +"It says: 'To whoever finds this, you are lucky. I am a magic bird. I can grant you one wish. Write your wish on this paper and send it back to me. I will make it come true. Love, the magic bird.'" + +Lila and Tom are amazed. They have a message from a magic bird. They can make a wish. + +"What do you wish for, Tom?" Lila asks. + +Tom thinks hard. He likes many things. He likes candy, toys, books, and animals. + +"I wish for a big bag of candy!" he says. + +Lila thinks hard too. She likes many things too. She likes flowers, dolls, dresses, and music. + +"I wish for a beautiful doll!" she says. + +They write their wishes on the paper. They fold it and put it in the ring. They look for the bird. They see it on another tree. They wave to the bird. The bird sees them and flies to them. It takes the ring and the message. It nods to them and flies away. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They wait for their wishes to come true. They are lucky. They have a message from a magic bird. +Lily and Max are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Today, they both want to play with the train set. + +"Give me the train!" Max says. He pulls the train from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily says. She pulls the train back from Max's hand. + +They tug and tug until the train breaks. The wheels and the tracks fall on the floor. Lily and Max are sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the broken train and the mess. She is frustrated. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She looks at Lily and Max. + +"We broke the train," Lily says. She starts to cry. + +"We were fighting," Max says. He hangs his head. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the pieces of the train and puts them in a box. She says, "You need to learn to share and take turns. The train is for both of you. Fighting is not nice. It hurts your toys and your feelings." + +She hugs Lily and Max and says, "I love you both. You are my family. But you have to say sorry to each other and help me clean up this mess." + +Lily and Max nod. They say sorry to each other and hug. They help Mom pick up the wheels and the tracks. They say, "We love you, Mom. We are sorry for breaking the train." + +Mom smiles. She says, "It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. Maybe we can fix the train later. But now, let's go have some cookies and milk. And then we can play with another toy. Together." + +Lily and Max smile. They say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you. We like cookies and milk. And we like to play together." + +They follow Mom to the kitchen. They are happy. They are family. +Tom and Sue are friends. They live in a big city with many buildings and cars. They like to play in the park near their home. The park has a slide, a swing, and a sandbox. + +One day, they go to the park and see a new thing. It is a spring. It is a long metal coil that you can sit on and bounce up and down. Tom and Sue think it is fun. They run to the spring and want to try it. + +But there is a problem. There is only one spring and two friends. Tom and Sue both want to go first. They start to argue. + +"I saw it first!" Tom says. "I want to go first!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Sue says. "I want to go first!" + +They push and pull and shout. They are not happy. They are not friends. + +A man sees them and comes over. He is a policeman. He wears a blue uniform and a hat. He has a badge and a whistle. He is mighty. He can help people and stop bad things. + +He blows his whistle and says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and Sue stop and look at him. They are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. + +"We want to play on the spring, but there is only one," Tom says. + +"And we both saw it first," Sue says. + +The policeman smiles and says, "I see. Well, there is a simple way to solve this. You can take turns. One of you can go first, and then the other. And then you can switch. That way, you can both have fun and be fair. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They think it is a good idea. They say sorry to each other and hug. They are happy. They are friends. + +They decide that Sue can go first, and then Tom. They sit on the spring and bounce up and down. They laugh and giggle. They have fun. + +The policeman watches them and smiles. He is glad. He has helped them. He walks away and says, "Have a nice day!" +Anna and Ben were playing in the yard with their toys. They liked to make pretend houses and cars with the blocks and the dolls. They were having fun until they saw the dark clouds in the sky. + +"Look, Ben, it is going to rain soon. We have to go inside," Anna said. + +"No, I want to play more. It is not raining yet," Ben said. He did not want to stop playing. + +"Yes, it is. See, the drops are falling. Come on, Ben, we have to listen to Mom. She said we have to be obedient and go inside when it rains," Anna said. She picked up her toys and ran to the door. + +Ben was stubborn. He did not listen to Anna or Mom. He stayed in the yard and played with his toys. He did not care about the rain. He thought it was fun to pour water from his cup on his blocks and dolls. He pretended he was making a big flood. + +But soon, the rain got heavier and heavier. It was not fun anymore. It was cold and wet. Ben's toys were soaked and muddy. He started to shiver and cry. He wished he had listened to Anna and Mom. He wanted to go inside and be warm and dry. + +He ran to the door and knocked. He hoped Mom would open it. He was sorry he was not obedient. He learned his lesson. He would never play in the rain again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and white. He has a spot on his eye. The dog is mighty. He can run fast and jump high. He barks loud and wags his tail. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "He is so big and strong. I want to pet him." + +"Me too!" Mia says. "He is so cute and friendly. I want to hug him." + +They rush to the dog. They want to say hello. They do not see the sign. The sign says: "Beware of the dog. He is not nice. He bites." + +The dog sees Tom and Mia. He does not like them. He growls and shows his teeth. He is not cute and friendly. He is mean and angry. + +"Go away!" the dog says. "This is my park. You are not welcome. I will bite you." + +Tom and Mia are scared. They stop and turn around. They run away from the dog. They do not want to pet him or hug him. They want to be safe. + +"Help!" Tom says. "The dog is bad. He wants to hurt us." + +"Help!" Mia says. "The dog is mean. He wants to chase us." + +They run to their mom and dad. They tell them about the dog. They hug them and cry. + +"Shh, it's okay," their mom and dad say. "You are brave and smart. You did the right thing. You ran away from the dog. You are safe now." + +They give them a kiss and a cookie. They take them to another park. They play with their ball and their kite. They forget about the dog. They are happy again. +Sara and her mom went to the park. Sara liked the park. She liked to swing and slide and run. Mom liked the park too. She liked to sit on the bench and read her book. + +"Mom, can I smell your perfume?" Sara asked. She liked mom's perfume. It smelled like flowers and candy. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here you go." Mom sprayed some perfume on her wrist and let Sara sniff it. + +"Mmm, it smells good. What is it called?" Sara asked. + +"It's called Blue Sky. It reminds me of a sunny day." Mom said. + +"I like blue. Blue is my favorite color. Can I have some perfume too?" Sara asked. + +"Okay, but just a little bit. Perfume is for grown-ups, not for kids." Mom said. She sprayed a tiny bit of perfume on Sara's hair. + +"Thank you, mom. I smell like blue sky too." Sara said. She hugged mom and smiled. + +"You're welcome, honey. You're my blue sky." Mom said. She kissed Sara and smiled too. + +They had a happy day at the park. They smelled like blue sky and love. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with gear. Gear is a toy with many parts. You can make different things with gear. Tim and Sam have a lot of gear at home. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big box of gear. It belongs to another boy. His name is Max. Max is not nice. He does not share his gear. He says it is only for him. + +Tim and Sam want to play with the gear. They think Max is mean. They wait for Max to go away. Then they run to the box. They take some gear. They put it in their bags. They steal the gear. + +Max comes back. He sees his gear is gone. He is angry. He looks for Tim and Sam. He finds them. He yells at them. He wants his gear back. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They know they did wrong. They feel sorry. They give the gear back to Max. They say they are sorry. They ask Max to forgive them. They are humble. + +Max is surprised. He sees Tim and Sam are sorry. He thinks about his gear. He thinks maybe he can share it. He says he forgives them. He asks them to play with him. He is humble too. + +Tim, Sam and Max play with the gear. They have fun. They make different things. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. Lily held the hose and Max turned it on and off. They laughed when the water made funny sounds. + +"Look, Max, the hose can speak!" Lily said. She put the hose near her ear and pretended to listen. "It says hello, Lily. It likes you." + +Max wanted to try too. He took the hose from Lily and put it near his ear. "Hello, hose. Do you like me?" he asked. + +But Max was too close to the hose. When he turned it on, the water sprayed his face. He was wet and cold. He dropped the hose and cried. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. "Oh, Max, I'm sorry. It was a joke. The hose can't speak. It was me. I made the sounds with my mouth." + +Max looked at Lily. He was angry and embarrassed. He did not like jokes. He pushed Lily away and ran inside. + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to make Max happy, not sad. She picked up the hose and followed him. She hoped he would forgive her. She still liked him. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They also liked to use water from the sink to wash their dishes. + +"Look, I made soup!" Lily said, holding a large pot. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said, grabbing a spoon. He tasted the soup and made a face. "Yuck! This soup is bad!" + +Lily was angry. She did not like Tom saying her soup was bad. She wanted to make him sorry. She had an idea. She turned on the tap and filled the pot with more water. Then she ran to Tom and threw the water at him. + +"Ha ha! Take that!" Lily shouted. + +Tom was wet and cold. He felt the water on his face and clothes. He was not happy. He started to cry. + +"Mama! Mama! Lily threw water at me!" Tom yelled. + +Mama heard Tom crying. She came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She saw the water on the floor and on Tom. She saw the pot in Lily's hand and the tap still running. She was not happy. + +"Lily! What did you do?" Mama asked. + +Lily tried to hide the pot behind her back. She did not want to get in trouble. + +"I was just playing," Lily said. + +Mama did not believe Lily. She saw Lily's angry face and Tom's sad face. She knew Lily was lying. + +"Lily, you were not playing. You were mean to Tom. You made him wet and cold. You wasted water. You made a mess. You have to say sorry to Tom and help me clean up. And you have to go to your room. No more playing in the kitchen for you today," Mama said. + +Lily did not want to say sorry or help or go to her room. She wanted to play more. She was not sorry. She was mad. + +"No! No! No!" Lily shouted. She threw the pot on the floor and ran to her room. She slammed the door and closed it. + +Mama sighed. She picked up the pot and turned off the tap. She hugged Tom and dried him with a towel. She was sorry for Tom. She was sad for Lily. She hoped Lily would learn to be nice and share and tell the truth. She hoped Lily would come out of her room and say sorry. But Lily did not. She stayed in her room and pouted. She did not have any fun. She had a bad day. +Lily was happy. She was going to school for the first time. She put on her new dress and her backpack. She kissed her mom and dad goodbye. She got on the big yellow bus with her friend Tom. + +"Are you excited, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I am. I want to learn and play and make new friends," Lily said. + +The bus took them to school. They saw a big building with many windows and doors. They followed their teacher, Miss Rose, to their classroom. It was bright and colorful. There were books, toys, pictures, and letters on the walls. + +"Welcome, children. I'm Miss Rose. I'm your teacher. We're going to have fun and learn many things. You're going to become smart and healthy and happy," Miss Rose said. + +Lily smiled. She liked Miss Rose. She liked school. She was happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big cart in the yard. It had four wheels and a long handle. They decided to take turns pushing each other in the cart. + +"Me first, me first!" Tim said. He climbed into the cart and held on tight. Sam grabbed the handle and started to run. He pushed the cart faster and faster, making Tim laugh and scream. + +"Look out, look out!" Sam shouted. He saw a big rock in the way. He tried to steer the cart around it, but it was too late. The cart hit the rock and tipped over. Tim fell out of the cart and rolled on the grass. He scraped his knee and elbow. He started to cry. + +"Tim, Tim, are you okay?" Sam asked. He ran to his brother and helped him up. He saw the blood on his knee and elbow. He felt scared. He hugged Tim and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was an accident. Don't cry, don't cry." + +Tim sniffed and wiped his tears. He looked at his knee and elbow. He felt hurt and cold. He shivered and said, "It's okay, Sam. It was fun, but now it hurts. Can we go home? Can we get a band-aid?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, yes. Let's go home. Let's get a band-aid. Come on, I'll help you." He took Tim's hand and walked with him to the house. He left the cart in the yard. He hoped Mom would not be mad. He hoped Tim would feel better soon. He loved his brother. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small boot. The boot is flexible. They can bend it and twist it. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It runs to them and barks. Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the ball and the boot. They hide behind a tree. + +"Go away, dog!" Anna says. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the dog does not go away. It picks up the boot in its mouth. It shakes it and chews it. The boot is not flexible anymore. It is broken. + +"Hey, that's our boot!" Ben says. "Give it back, dog!" + +But the dog does not give it back. It runs away with the boot. Anna and Ben are sad. They lost their boot. They hug each other. + +"Maybe we can find another boot," Anna says. "Or maybe we can fix this one." + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But I liked this boot. It was fun to play with." + +They look at the ball. It is still in the park. It is round and shiny. They smile. + +"Let's play with the ball," Anna says. "The ball is fun, too." + +"OK," Ben says. "But next time, let's be careful of dogs." + +They run to the ball. They kick it and catch it. They laugh and have fun. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the floor. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and balls. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +But one day, Lily saw a new toy that Ben had. It was a shiny red car that made noises and lights. Lily wanted to play with it, but Ben said no. He said it was his car and he did not want to share it. Lily felt sad and angry. She tried to grab the car from Ben, but he held it tight. They started to fight and yell. + +"Stop! Stop!" their mom said. She came into the room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She took the car from Ben and put it on a high shelf. She said they could not play with it until they learned to share. She said sharing was good and fighting was bad. She said they had to say sorry to each other and hug. + +Lily and Ben did not want to say sorry or hug. They were still mad at each other. They crossed their arms and pouted. Their mom said they had to stay in the room until they did. She left them alone. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt bored and lonely. They missed playing with their toys and with each other. They realized they were being silly and mean. They did not like the sour feeling in their hearts. + +They decided to say sorry and hug. They said they were sorry for fighting and grabbing. They said they loved each other and wanted to share. They hugged and smiled. They felt happy and warm. + +Their mom came back and saw them hugging. She was proud of them. She said they were good and kind. She said they could play with the car together. She gave them the car and a big kiss. They thanked her and played with the car on the floor. They made noises and lights and laughed. They learned that sharing was better than fighting. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big rod on the ground. It was shiny and long. + +"Look, a rod!" Tom said. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Tom, don't touch it!" Lily said. "It might be hot or sharp or dirty." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the rod and touched it with his hand. He felt a zap and let go of the rod. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That rod hurt me!" Tom said. He held his hand and tears came out of his eyes. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was sorry for him. She saw a man coming to them. He was wearing a uniform and a hat. He had a badge and a walkie-talkie. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing here?" the man said. "This is a no-play zone. That rod is a power line. It has electricity in it. It is very dangerous. You are very lucky you are not hurt more." + +The man was rude. He did not ask if Tom was okay. He did not say sorry for the rod. He only shouted at them. + +Lily and Tom were scared of the man. They wanted to go home. They said sorry to the man and ran away. They learned a lesson. They would not touch rods or other things they did not know. They would listen to each other and be careful. +Tom and Ann were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. One day, they saw a big truck with many sheep inside. The sheep were dirty and had long wool. + +"Where are the sheep going?" Tom asked. + +"They are going to change," Ann said. "They will get a haircut and a bath. Then they will be clean and happy." + +Tom and Ann wanted to see the change. They followed the truck to a big shed. There they saw some people with scissors and hoses. They were cutting the wool and washing the sheep. + +"Look, Tom, the sheep are changing!" Ann said. "They look so different now. They are not dirty and hot anymore. They are clean and cool." + +Tom and Ann watched the sheep change. They saw the wool fall off and the water splash. They heard the sheep baa and the people talk. They smiled and clapped. + +The sheep were happy too. They felt lighter and fresher. They thanked the people and ran to the field. They saw Tom and Ann and waved to them. + +"Bye, sheep!" Tom and Ann said. "You look very nice. Have fun in the field!" + +The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved candy. They liked to measure how much candy they had in their jars. They used a ruler and counted the inches. Anna always had more candy than Ben, because she saved her money and bought expensive candy. Ben spent his money on toys and cheap candy. + +One day, Anna and Ben went to the candy store with their mom. Anna saw a big jar of candy that looked very yummy. She asked her mom, "Can I buy that jar, please? It has chocolate and gummies and nuts and marshmallows. It is the best candy ever!" + +Her mom looked at the price tag and said, "No, Anna, that jar is too expensive. It costs twenty dollars. That is more than your allowance for a month. You can buy a smaller jar of candy, or you can choose something else." + +Anna was very sad. She wanted that jar so much. She looked at Ben, who was holding a toy car and a bag of candy corn. He smiled at her and said, "Do you want to trade, Anna? You can have my toy car and my candy corn, and I can have your ruler and your expensive candy. Then we can both be happy." + +Anna thought for a moment. She liked her ruler and her expensive candy, but she also liked her brother and his toy car. She decided to trade with Ben. She gave him her ruler and her expensive candy, and he gave her his toy car and his candy corn. They hugged and said, "Thank you, thank you!" + +Their mom was proud of them. She said, "You are very kind and generous, Anna and Ben. You know how to share and make each other happy. I have a surprise for you. I bought the big jar of candy for both of you. You can measure it and divide it equally. But don't eat too much, or you will get a tummy ache." + +Anna and Ben were very happy. They thanked their mom and ran to the car with their candy and their toys. They measured the big jar of candy and found out it was twelve inches tall. They each got six inches of candy. They agreed it was the best candy ever. They ate some and saved some for later. They played with their toy car and their ruler. They were the best twins ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a train. The train is Lily's favorite. She likes to sit in the front and pretend she is the driver. + +One day, Mom gives them each a ticket. The ticket is for the train. Lily is very happy. She runs to the train and gets in the front seat. She waits for Ben and Mom to join her. + +But Ben does not want to go on the train. He wants to go on the swing. He likes to go high and feel the wind. He gives his ticket to Mom and runs to the swing. + +Lily is sad. She does not want to go on the train alone. She urges Ben to come with her. + +"Ben, please come on the train with me. It is fun. You can see the whole park. You can be the driver too. Please, Ben, please." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to leave the swing. He likes the swing more than the train. + +"Sorry, Lily. I like the swing. You can go on the train with Mom. I will watch you from here. Have fun, Lily." + +Lily is still sad. She does not want to go on the train without Ben. She looks at Mom. Mom smiles and holds her hand. + +"Come on, Lily. Let's go on the train together. It will be fun. Maybe Ben will change his mind and join us later. Or maybe we can go on the swing with him after the train. What do you say, Lily?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She still wants Ben to come with her. But she also wants to go on the train. She likes the train. And she likes Mom. She decides to go on the train with Mom. + +"Okay, Mom. Let's go on the train. Maybe Ben will come later. Or maybe we can go on the swing after. Thank you, Mom. You are sweet." + +Lily and Mom get on the train. The train starts to move. Lily and Mom wave to Ben. Ben waves back. He sees Lily and Mom having fun. He feels a little sorry. Maybe he will try the train next time. Maybe it is fun too. He goes back to the swing. He waits for Lily and Mom to come back. He loves them. They are sweet. +Tim and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Tim liked the lions best. He roared like a lion and made Sam laugh. + +"Look, there is a big bear!" Sam said, pointing to a brown furry animal. "He is eating ice cream!" + +Tim and Sam ran to the bear's cage. They saw the bear holding a cone with white ice cream on top. He licked it with his tongue and made a happy sound. + +"Can we have ice cream too, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom said. "It is a hot day. Let's go to the ice cream stand." + +Mom and Dad bought ice cream cones for Tim and Sam. Tim chose chocolate and Sam chose strawberry. They walked back to the bear's cage to eat their ice cream. + +But when they got there, they saw something bad. The bear's ice cream had melted. It dripped from his cone and made a mess on his fur. The bear looked sad and angry. + +"Stupid sun!" the bear said. "It melted my ice cream!" + +Tim and Sam felt sorry for the bear. They decided to share their ice cream with him. They threw their cones over the fence and into the cage. The bear caught them and smiled. + +"Thank you, kids!" the bear said. "You are very nice. Your ice cream is yummy!" + +Tim and Sam smiled too. They were happy to make a new friend. They waved goodbye to the bear and went to see more animals. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Sara and Tom like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They are happy and have fun. + +One day, they see a big wave coming. It is the tide. The tide is when the water goes up and down. Sara and Tom do not know what the tide is. They think it is a game. + +"Look, Tom, the water is coming to us!" Sara says. "Let's run and catch it!" + +"OK, Sara, let's go!" Tom says. They run towards the water. They are not afraid. + +But the wave is too big and too fast. It catches Sara and Tom and shakes them. It shakes them hard. It pulls them into the water. They cannot breathe. They cannot swim. They are scared and sad. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Tom cry. But no one hears them. No one sees them. The water takes them away. + +The tide is not a game. The tide is grumpy and mean. Sara and Tom are gone. The end. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big gray dog. The dog is running and barking. It makes a zigzag on the grass. + +"Wow, look at the dog!" Lily says. "It is so fast and loud!" + +Max nods. He likes the dog too. He wants to join the dog. He runs after the dog and calls, "Hey, dog, wait for me! I want to play with you!" + +Lily follows Max. She also wants to join the dog. She shouts, "Me too, me too! I want to play with you, dog!" + +The dog hears Max and Lily. It stops and turns around. It wags its tail and licks their faces. It is happy to see them. It wants to play with them too. + +"Hi, dog, what is your name?" Max asks. + +The dog barks. It does not have a name. It is a stray dog. It does not have a home or a family. + +Lily and Max feel sorry for the dog. They hug the dog and say, "You can be our friend, dog. We will give you a name. How about Zigzag? Because you make a zigzag on the grass." + +The dog likes the name. It barks again and jumps. It is glad to have friends and a name. It joins Max and Lily. They play together in the park. They are happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with a football in the park. One day, they see a big car near the park. A man comes out of the car. He is rich. He has a nice suit and a shiny watch. + +The man sees Ben and Sam playing with the football. He walks to them and says, "Hello, boys. Do you want to sell me your football? I will give you ten dollars for it." + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They like their football. They do not want to sell it. Sam says, "No, thank you, mister. This is our football. We play with it every day." + +The man does not like Sam's answer. He gets angry. He says, "Don't be silly, boys. Ten dollars is a lot of money. You can buy many things with it. Give me your football now." + +The man tries to grab the football from Sam's hands. Sam holds the football tight. He says, "No, mister. Stop it. This is our football. You cannot have it." + +Ben helps Sam. He pushes the man away. He says, "Go away, mister. You are mean. You cannot take our football. We do not want your money." + +The man is surprised. He is not used to being pushed by children. He feels ashamed. He says, "Sorry, boys. I was wrong. You can keep your football. I will go now." + +The man goes back to his car. He drives away. Ben and Sam hug each other. They are happy. They still have their football. They say, "We are friends. We share our football. We do not need to be rich." +Once there was a small boy whose name was Luke. Luke was curious about everything around him and he wanted to learn more and more. One day, he found an elderly man who was walking slowly with a stick. Luke asked the man what he was doing and the man replied, "I'm trying to increase my texture as I get older." + +Luke looked at the man, confused. He didn't understand what the old man meant. He asked the old man to explain and the man said, "I'm strengthening my body to stay tougher and healthier. As I get older, my body needs to work harder to stay in shape and that's why I'm doing this." + +Luke smiled and said, "I want to give it a try too!" With that, the old man showed him how to increase his texture. He showed him how to do slow walks and stretches to help his body stay strong. They both walked together and did stretches throughout the park until they both felt tired. + +As Luke waved goodbye to the old man, he thanked him for showing him how to increase his texture. He was glad to know that he too could stay strong and healthy when he gets older. +Once, there was a little boy called John. He lived on a farm with his family. One day, John and his Mum went for a walk in the bush. + +John loved the bush. He saw lots of different plants and animals. He wanted to explore more, so they kept walking. + +Mum said to John, "Come on John, we should go home now." + +But John didn't want to go home. He said, "No, I want to explore more." + +Mum was persistent, and eventually John agreed to come home. Just then, John saw a kangaroo hopping around. He wanted to see it, so he asked Mum, "Can I go see the kangaroo?" + +Mum ordered him to come back, "No, John! We need to go home now." + +John didn't want to, but he listened to Mum and followed her back. On the way, he told himself he would come back to the bush soon to explore more. +Mommy was in the kitchen, making waffles for breakfast. She said, "Remember to be kind and harmless!" + +Molly looked in the oven to see the waffles. "They look so yummy!" she said. Mommy smiled. + +Then, Molly heard a sound coming from outside. She ran to the window and looked outside. She saw a fluffy white bunny hopping through the yard. She was excited! + +Mommy said, "'Remember not to scare the bunny, Molly. They're harmless. Just watch from the window." + +Molly watched the bunny for a little while until it hopped away. Then she sighed and went back to get the waffles. + +Mommy said, "Remember, waffles are for breakfast!" Molly laughed and said, "Yes, Mommy!" +Once there was a little girl named Emmy and her mommy. One day they went to the market, and an old man was selling toys. Emmy wanted to buy one of the toys but her mommy said it was too expensive and told Emmy to leave it. Emmy was sad, so she shrugged her shoulders. But then, the old man offered her an old toy for free. Emmy was very happy, and her mommy said it was a nice way for him to help them out. + +At home, Emmy was playing with the toy, but it didn't do what she wanted. She asked her mommy why it wasn't working, and her mommy said it was because it was too old. Emmy was sad and she shrugged her shoulders. Then, her mommy thought of a way to make the toy work. She got a screwdriver, and took apart the toy. Her mommy showed Emmy how each part worked and fixed it all up. Emmy was so happy and thanked her mommy. Her mommy said it was nothing, and smiled. + +A few days later, Emmy was playing with the toy again but it didn't do what she wanted. She asked her mommy what was wrong, and her mommy said the toy was too stupid to know what to do. Emmy was confused, and asked what she meant. Her mommy said that sometimes things don't always work, and it doesn't make them bad. Emmy +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was so excited to go on a safari because she had heard it was a very pretty place. + +Anna asked her Mommy, "Can we go?" + +Her Mommy replied, "Yes, Anna! Let's go explore!" + +So they packed their bags and off they went. When they arrived, Anna was amazed by the beauty all around her. She saw lots of animals - big and small. + +The sun was setting and Anna wanted to stay longer, but her Mommy said it was time to go home. Anna was sad, so she said to her Mommy, "Can we reverse?" + +Her Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, of course! We will go back to the safari one day, but now it is time to go home." + +Anna was so happy and excited to go back to the safari one day. She smiled, holding her Mommy's hand as they left. +Once there was a family who lived in a big green house. One day the family went for a walk in the woods. They saw a large mushroom growing on the ground. + +"That is a very large mushroom." said the mother. + +"What is a mushroom?" asked the little 3 year old. + +"Mushrooms are special fungi that grow in places like the woods." said the father. + +The little 3 year old was so excited. He ran over to the mushroom and tried to pick it up. + +"This mushroom is too big to pick up!" said the little one. + +The mother smiled and said, "Let me introduce you to your new friend the mushroom." + +The little one smiled and said, "Hello Mushroom!" + +The family spent the day playing and exploring around the large mushroom. They had a great time and made a special new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She was only three years old. One day, Kate asked her mum for a new dress. + +Mum thought for a second then she suggested, "What about a black dress?" + +"Yes! I like black" Kate chirped happily. + +They went to the store and looked around. Soon, Kate spotted the most perfect dress. It was black, and it fit her perfectly. + +"Hmm, I think this dress will look great," Mum said. + +Kate clapped her hands in excitement, "Yes! This is just what I wanted!" + +Mum bought the dress, and Kate wore it all day long. She felt so special, like the most beautiful princess in the world. + +In the end, Mum's suggestion was the perfect fit. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She wanted a pet so she got a monkey from the zoo. + +Mia took the monkey home but it was a really dirty monkey. She didn't want it to be that way so she took it to the park. She played with it and gave it a bath. After that it felt much cleaner. + +Mia was very happy but she was worried. She didn't know if she could trust the monkey. She had heard stories of monkeys that can be naughty. + +But after a while, Mia learned to trust the monkey. They became very good friends. They played together every day and even shared tasty treats. + +Mia was so happy to have the monkey as her friend. She trusted it and was never afraid. They had a lot of fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was restless and excited to try something new. One day, she asked her mom, "What can I do?" + +Her mom said, "Let's go outside and play! How about putting?" + +Annie was so happy. "Oh, yay! Can I put an arrow?" + +Her mom smiled. "Sure, but you have to be careful. Hold on to the arrow with two hands and put very slowly." + +Annie was eager to try. She held the arrow steady with both hands, and she put the arrow into the target. "Yay! I did it!" she cheered. + +Her mom clapped. "Great job, Annie! You put that arrow like a champ!" +Alice was a very creative little girl. She loved to design things. Today, she was designing a soup. She got out all of her ingredients and rolled up her sleeves. + +"This soup is going to be delicious!" Alice exclaimed as she started chopping some vegetables. + +Suddenly, her mom walked into the kitchen. "What are you making, sweetheart?" she asked. + +Alice was so excited to show off her masterpiece. "I'm making soup!" she said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very nice, Alice. Remember to keep it clean so it's safe to eat." + +Alice nodded and kept chopping and adding ingredients. After a few minutes, her soup was finished. + +She held up the pot filled with the delicious-smelling soup and declared, "Look Mom! I designed a clean soup!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It looks wonderful, Alice! Let's eat!" +Johnny was a little boy who had lots of dreams. He wanted to be a dancer when he grew up. One day, his mom said that he needed to learn how to start. + +"Mom," Johnny said, "how do I be a dancer?" + +His mom smiled and said, "You have to find a kind teacher who will show you all the moves" + +Johnny was very excited. He imagined all the twirls and jumps he could do. He wanted to tell everyone about it. + +So, he went to school the next day and shared the news with his friends. Everyone was so happy for Johnny and started trying to do the moves too. + +One of Johnny's friends said, "Let's go find a kind teacher and learn how to dance together!" + +And so they went in search of their kind teacher, determined to make Johnny's dream come true. +Jack was a hairy boy who wanted to win the drum. It was so shiny and he wanted to make music with it. He asked his mom to help him. + +"Mom, can I please win the drum?" Jack asked. + +"Well, you need to try really hard," his mom said. + +So, Jack worked really hard and finally he won the drum. He was so excited and he jumped up and down. + +He called his mom over and proudly showed her the shiny drum. His mom was so proud and hugged him tight. + +Jack banged the drum and it made a loud noise. He was so happy that he had finally won the drum. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was very curious and he wanted to explore the world. One day while he was walking by a meadow, he saw something colorful and bright. He walked slowly towards it and discovered a beautiful rainbow! + +Sam was so amazed. He started to jump for joy. He said to the rainbow: + +"Hello, rainbow! Are you here to stay? I'm so happy to see you!" + +The rainbow nodded gently, which made Sam even happier. He looked up and said, + +"You're so thoughtful. Let's be friends!" + +The rainbow smiled, happy to be Sam's friend. + +Starting now, they would play together every day and it was always full of fun, laughter and happiness. Sam was so happy to have made such a special discovery. He would never forget the moments he spent with the rainbow! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who wanted to go for a ride. She asked her mom for help and her mom said, “Yes, you can ride your bike.†+ +So Lucy hopped on her bike and started pedaling. She rode around the neighborhood, passing lots of lemon trees and other houses. She kept riding until she saw a dull lake in the distance. + +She got off her bike and looked around. She saw a tree with lots of lemons in it and thought to herself, “I could make lemonade for everyone!†+ +She climbed the tree and picked a lemon. Then she came back to her bike and shouted, “Look, mom! I got a lemon!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s great, Lucy! Let’s make lemonade!†+ +So they rode back home and turned the lemon into lemonade. Lucy served it to all her family and friends – and it was a very tasty treat! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but she liked to explore and try new things. One day Lucy found a box of powder. She was curious and decided to use the powder to paint pictures. + +"What's this?" Lucy asked her mom. + +"It's powder," said her mom. "You can use it to make art." + +Lucy was excited. She grabbed some colorful paper and used her fingers to paint a beautiful rainbow. She was so proud of it! + +The next day, Lucy tried a new trick: she added some water to the powder and made a paste. She quickly painted a lovely yellow sun and a smooth blue ocean. + +But then, a scary thing happened. Lucy's paste felt weak and it started to drip off the paper. Lucy was sad, but then she remembered her mom's words: "Try again. You can make something even better!" + +So, with a new focus and determination, Lucy tried again. This time, she mixed the powder with glue instead of water and painted a magical starry night. It was beautiful! + +Lucy was so proud of her work. From then on, she made sure to check her recipe before each painting. She had learned an important lesson: don't give up, and you can make something even better! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in the forest. The bunny wanted some wine to drink. He hopped to the store, but when he got there, the shopkeeper said, "I'm sorry, all out of wine!" + +The bunny felt frustrated. He hopped back home, feeling sad. + +As he hopped, he noticed a barrel of wine in a tree. "Maybe I can take some of this!", he thought. + +He tried to wrap his furry paws around the barrel, but it was too big and the bunny couldn't pick it up. Suddenly, a friendly fox came running up, saying, "Can I help?" + +The bunny smiled, and said, "Yes, please! Could you wrap up the barrel for me?" + +The fox smiled and wrapped up the barrel. He handed it to the bunny, who thanked him and hopped happily home with his barrel of wine. +One day two friends, Jane and Jack, were walking across a gray bridge. They were looking for a place to play. + +"Let's go over here," Jack said. + +The bridge had a big field filled with yellow flowers, and Jane and Jack knew that it was the perfect place to play. + +As they ran through the flowers, Jane said, "I love these yellow flowers. They make me so happy." + +Jack agreed. "Me too! We can enjoy them together." + +The two friends ran and skipped, and enjoyed the fresh air. They laughed and smiled and had a lot of fun. As they looked around the field, Jack noticed a big tree with a long branch that made the perfect spot to rest. + +"Let's climb up," said Jack. + +From the top of the tree, Jane and Jack could see the bridge they had crossed to get there. It was gray, and looked so peaceful. They sat there for a while and enjoyed the view. + +"This is so nice," said Jane. + +"Yes," Jack said. "It's a perfect place to enjoy the day." + +The two friends sat quietly and watched the sun set, until it was time to go back home. But Jane and Jack knew that they would always remember this beautiful, gray bridge. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very hungry, so she went to a store to buy something to eat. She saw a delicious looking piece of apple pie, but it cost more money than she had. + +The store clerk said, "I'm sorry little girl, you don't have enough money for that piece." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I have some change and I found a cheap piece of bread outside. Can I feed it to you in exchange for the pie?" + +The store clerk smiled and said, "Of course! That's a great deal." + +The store clerk gave Lily the piece of pie, and Lily gave the store clerk the piece of bread. They both smiled and said goodbye. + +Lily was so happy that she had enough money to feed the store clerk in exchange for the delicious piece of pie. She ate it all up and enjoyed every bite! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved to try new things. + +One day she was playing in her room and she saw a big chair. It was scary but she wanted to try it. She told her mom, "Mom, can I try the chair?" + +Mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Don't go too high!" + +The little girl grinned and said, "OK!" She hopped in the chair and started to rock back and forth. She thought it was so fun and went higher and higher. + +Suddenly the chair tipped over and she screamed. But her mom came running in and caught her. + +"It's ok," said her mom. "Don't be scared. I'm here and I won't let anything happen to you." + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mom. And from then on, she was brave and tried lots of fun things. +One day, Mike and his mom went to the park. Mike looked up and saw a big junk pile. + +"Mom, what's that?" asked Mike. + +"That's a big junk pile," said Mom. + +Mike was so excited and ran over to take a closer look. He saw a lot of old toys, rusted bicycles, and broken chairs. + +"These look so fun!" said Mike. He picked up a toy car and began to play with it. + +Mom smiled and said, "Those toys aren't good anymore. We'd better leave them here - they're too big for us to take home." + +Mike put the car back down and agreed. They had so much fun exploring the junk pile, and finally went home with lots of stories to tell. +Once upon a time, there was a seal who liked to sit by the sea. He was very busy, swimming around and playing games with the other sea creatures. + +One day, he was swimming when a little girl in a boat saw him. + +"Hello, seal!" she said. + +The seal stopped swimming and looked up. + +"Hi!" he said. + +The girl smiled. + +"Do you want to sit with me in my boat?" + +The seal gave the girl a nod and jumped out of the water. He sat in the boat beside the girl. The two of them laughed and talked until the sun went down. + +The seal thanked the girl for her kindness and then jumped back into the water. + +The little girl waved goodbye. + +"Bye bye, seal!" she said and then sailed away with a smile. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Fred and Sam. They were best friends and did everything together. + +One day, Fred found a flute in a bush. He held it up and smiled. + +"Look!" exclaimed Fred. "It's a flute!" + +Sam's eyes widened. "That's a flute! Can I try it?" + +Fred nodded and passed the flute to Sam. Sam smiled, placed the flute to his mouth and blew air inside. + +Then, a happy sound filled the air. Fred and Sam looked up and saw a bird singing with them. + +The friends were overjoyed, for the bird had joined them and their flute had united them. Together, the three played the flute and sang with joy. +Pete had been running through the park, playing tag with his friends. He had been running for so long that he was getting thirsty. + +Suddenly, he saw a big lake and decided to enter the water. He ran towards the lake and jumped in. The water was cool and refreshing. Pete was so happy! + +Suddenly, he noticed something strange. The water was sour! Pete didn't understand why the water was sour. He looked around and noticed a small girl standing by the lake. He walked up to her and said, "Why is the water sour?" + +The girl smiled and said, "The water is sour because there are a lot of colorful fishes jumping around in the water. They make it sour." + +Pete was amazed. He thanked the girl for telling him and watched the fishes swim around. It was so pretty! He wished to stay there forever. +Once there was a girl who wanted to share. She had a yellow ball and wanted to give it away. She asked her friend, "Would you like to share my yellow ball?" Her friend replied, "I would love to!" + +The two friends started to play catch, tossing the yellow ball back and forth. Eventually, the ball got away from them and rolled down the hill. + +The girl felt sad, because the ball was rolling farther and farther away. She said to her friend, "You go after it. I don't want it to get hurt." + +So her friend ran after the yellow ball, quickly catching it and bringing it back up the hill. The girl was so happy that her friend saved the ball that she hugged him tight, and said, "I'm glad we could share my yellow ball!" +Bob and Jane were walking down the street. Jane had a nervous look on her face. + +"Why are you so nervous?," asked Bob. + +Jane pointed ahead and said, "Look at that big, tall billboard." + +Bob followed Jane's gaze and there was a big, tall billboard with a picture of a monster. + +Bob said, "I think it's just a picture so don't be scared." + +But Jane didn't have to be scared anymore because when they got closer, they saw that the monster was only a toy. Bob laughed and said, "It's just something they have put up on the billboard to make people smile." + +Jane looked at Bob and smiled, too. She was no longer nervous. +John was very, very tired. He had been walking for hours, searching for something special. + +John's friend, Sarah, asked him, "What are you looking for?" + +John replied, "I'm looking for the mighty spaghetti. I have heard that if I can find it, all my troubles will disappear." + +Sarah said, "Where do you think you'll find it?" + +John said, "I'm not sure. But I have to try, or else I'll never stop suffering." + +So John and Sarah kept walking and walking. Suddenly, they found a big, green hill. At the top of the hill was a huge bowl of spaghetti. + +John and Sarah were so happy! They shared the spaghetti and after eating it, John felt much better. + +John smiled at Sarah and said, "See, the mighty spaghetti really did help me. Now I don't have to suffer anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little mouse called Una. Una loved to explore the world, and so one day she decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +As she walked, she heard a rattling noise. What could it be? Una slowly crept closer, and saw a big trap. She gasped. + +"Oh no! What should I do? I don't want to get stuck!" Una worried. + +She thought for a moment and an idea came to her. She grabbed some leaves and twigs and quickly stuffed them into the trap. Then she blew hard and the trap dried up like a prune. + +Una was so relieved. She had saved herself! She ran happily back home, feeling so proud and jolly. +Once there was a gifted girl named Amy. She was three years old. One day she went to a restaurant with her mom. Amy was so excited to see all the new foods on the menu. + +"Mom, can I please get the steak and potatoes?" asked Amy. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Let's see if they have it." + +When the waiter came, they looked at the menu and found the steak and potatoes. Amy was so happy. She ate all her food and was so full that she couldn't eat her dessert. + +She thanked the waiter and hugged her mom. Then they went home. Amy had a wonderful day and was so glad that she got to eat the food she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Helen. She loved animals and one day she found a new owl in her backyard. Helen was so excited to meet the owl! + +Helen said to the owl, “Hello, I’m Helen! What’s your name?†+ +The owl bowed down and said, “I am Owl. I am glad to meet you!†+ +Helen was so happy to meet her new friend. She asked the owl, “Would you like to play?†+ +The owl smiled and said, “I would love to play!†+ +So Helen and the owl played for hours. They sang songs and chased butterflies. They had a lot of fun together. + +When it was time to say goodbye, Helen gave the owl a big hug and said, “Thank you for visiting me. It was so nice to meet you!†+ +The owl bowed and said, “You are very welcome. Goodbye!†+ +Helen waved goodbye as the owl flew away. She had a wonderful time with her new friend. +Molly and her mom were at the beach. The water sparkled like diamonds. Molly looked out at the ocean and said, "Mommy, can I dive?" + +"Yes, Molly, you can dive," her mom said. + +Molly ran to the edge of the water and held her nose. She then jumped and dove into the water. It felt so cool and new. She kicked her legs and glided through the water. + +Molly popped up to the surface. "Mommy, I feel like a fish in a war!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes Molly, this is how fish feel during their wars!" +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Bob the bear was walking through the park, looking for something to do on such a mild day. He soon spotted a most delightful sight. In the middle of the field, there was a little cone. Bob was so excited! + +He quickly ran over to the cone, ready to give it a big bear hug. But as soon as he got close, he heard a funny noise. + +Bob looked around and saw a little mouse. He was wearing a bright green hat and had a smile on his face. + +The mouse said, "Hello, Mr. Bear! This cone is mine. You can surrender it to me if you want, but I'd be happy to share it with you." + +Bob thought about it for a moment, before finally deciding to surrender the cone to the little mouse. He said goodbye and watched as the mouse scampered away with the cone, happily chattering to himself. + +Bob smiled, content to have found such an unlikely friend on such a mild day. +Mia was feeling sad. She had lost her toy fireman and couldn't find it anywhere. She frowned and looked around her garden. She spotted a patient grasshopper, skipping along, and decided to ask for help. + +"Excuse me little grasshopper," Mia said. "Have you seen my fireman?" + +The grasshopper stopped. "No," it replied. "But I will help you look!" + +The two of them skipped happily around the garden, looking behind bushes and under trees. At last they spotted Mia's fireman by the pond, almost hidden in the weeds. + +Mia clapped with joy. "Thank you, little grasshopper," She said. + +The grasshopper smiled before it skipped away. "You are welcome, Mia!" +Once upon a time there was a little red car. It was a fun car and loved to drive around. One day the car was driving and it heard a loud noise. It was a horn! The little red car stopped and looked all around. It saw a nosy truck. The nosy truck asked the little red car, "Where are you going?". The little red car said, "I'm going to take my friend for a ride!" Then the nosy truck smiled, wished them luck and drove away. The little red car and its friend drove away, making sure to honk the horn so they would not be nosy. They had a lot of fun on their ride and went home happily. +The sun was shining on a cold day, and Mama was outside her house planting a special flower. She was very excited to see the flower grow. + +"Mama, what are you doing?" asked her daughter. Mama smiled and told the little girl, "I am planting a flower. One day it will be beautiful and you can look at it and enjoy it." + +The little girl watched her Mama as she placed the flower in the ground and covered it in dirt. + +"It looks cold outside," the little girl said, "but that flower looks very happy!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, it needs the cold so it can grow and bloom. But don't worry, our flower is a special one, it will be pretty soon!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I can't wait to see it! What's its name?" + +Mama smiled and told her daughter, "The flower's name is Daisy. Now, let's go and get some tea, what do you say?" + +The little girl was delighted and ran inside with her Mama to enjoy some warm tea. +Once upon a time, there was a little deer. His fur was colorful and bright. He was playing in the field by himself when he heard a loud noise. He was scared and tried to hide. + +“Where did you go?†said a voice. + +The deer was surprised. He looked around but couldn’t see anyone. + +“Down here,†said the voice again. + +The deer looked down and he saw a tiny mouse. The deer was not scared anymore. + +“Why are you hiding?â€, asked the mouse. + +“I heard a loud noise and I got scared,†replied the deer. + +“That’s ok,†said the mouse. “You can always hide here with me. I can help you keep safe.†+ +The deer and the mouse were best friends from then on. They had many adventures in the colorful field and always kept each other safe. +Once there was a little girl called Ella. She was three years old and loved to play. One day she found a lovely basketball outside her house. She was so excited, she dropped it and ran to get her brother. + +Ella: "Brother, brother! Look! I found a basketball!" + +Her brother smiled and picked up the ball. It was a big blue basketball with a yellow star in the middle. + +Brother: "Wow, this looks great! Let's go play outside." + +Ella cheered and they went outside. All day they played catch and dribbling. Ella dropped the ball so many times, but it didn't matter, she had so much fun. When it got dark, Ella hugged her brother goodbye. + +Ella: "Thanks for playing with me. I love playing with you!" + +Brother: "Anytime, Ella. See you tomorrow!" + +And with a happy heart, Ella went back inside with the lovely basketball. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to sail, so one day she and her mom decided to go on a boat trip. + +Lucy put on her life vest and she and her mom went on the boat. They sailed and sailed and Lucy saw a dove flying in the sky. She pointed to it and said, "Look Mommy, a dove!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, a dove is a very unique bird. Let's follow it!" + +So they sailed in the direction of the dove and it flew over the boat and Lucy saw a beautiful island. She had never seen anything so unique! + +Then, Lucy and her mom sailed the boat to the island and they explored until it was time to go home. Lucy was filled with happiness for her unique adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. Molly was three years old and only just starting to understand the world around her. + +One day, Molly was in the park with her dad when she saw a big round thing made of net. She asked her dad what it was and he said it was a basketball. Molly said she wanted to understand it better and her dad smiled. He took the basketball and began to dribble it. His gentle, light movements with the ball amazed Molly. + +Molly asked her dad if she could try. Of course, he said yes, and placed the ball in her hands. It was heavier than she thought it would be! She tried hard to dribble it and soon enough she started to get the hang of it. She found it much easier to move the ball when she dribbled it with a light touch. + +After playing a few rounds, Molly and her dad returned home, and Molly beamed with pride for all that she had learned. Molly had finally understood the basketball. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really wanted to make her own paper airplane. She went to her mom and asked for help. + +“What do I need to make a paper airplane?†she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, “First, you need a piece of paper. Then you need to fold it.†+ +The little girl grabbed a piece of paper from her mom and started to fold it. After a few minutes, she was finished. She looked at her paper airplane, but it was all crooked. + +“It’s not looking very nice,†she said sadly. + +Her mom laughed and said, “When things go wrong, you can use glue to help.†The little girl looked at her mom, feeling helpless. + +Her mom added, “Don’t worry. Just get the glue and try again. You can do it!†+ +The little girl grabbed the glue and started working on making the perfect paper airplane. After a few tries, she finally made one that looked just right. + +She was very proud of her work and said, “Look Mom! I did it!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “I told you that you could do it.†+ +The little girl and her mom flew her paper airplane together and had +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear. He lived in a crib by the woods. Every day he went into the woods to gather food. + +One day an angry bee minding its own business came buzzing by. The bear was startled and jumped right out of his crib to get away. He ran so fast, he forgot where he was going. + +The bee stopped to watch and said, "Where do you think you're going?" + +The bear wasn't sure and said, "I don't know. I'm just running". + +The bee smiled and said, "It's okay. It's alright to run. But don't forget to come back home to your crib". + +The bear nodded, thanked the bee, and soon enough he was back in his crib. He made sure to never forget where he called home. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to get some poison to put in her friend’s drink. Mia’s friend had been very jealous lately and Mia was angry. + +As Mia was walking down the street, she saw a toy chest full of bottles. She knew one of them must have poison in it. She crept closer and opened the lid. + +“What are you doing?†a voice asked. + +Mia was scared and looked around. “Who said that?†she asked. + +A tall man wearing a cape stepped out of the shadows. “I asked what you were doing,†the man said. + +Mia swallowed. “I…uh, I was just looking for a bottle of poison," she muttered. + +The man smiled. “You don’t need poison. You just need to get some sleep so you can feel better. Then you won’t be so jealous. Here, take a nap and see how you feel after.†+ +Mia nodded and lay down. As she drifted off to sleep, she felt a wave of peace washing over her. When she woke up, the man was gone, and Mia felt calm and happy. She decided she didn't need the poison after all. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three and she loved to laugh and play. + +One day something bad happen to Jane. She felt sad and there was pain in her tummy. + +When mommy saw Jane, she was very worried. + +“What’s wrong sweetheart?â€, asked mommy. + +Jane said, “My tummy hurts.†+ +Mommy said, “Let’s go to the doctor to make it better.†+ +So mommy and Jane drove to the doctor’s office. The doctor looked at Jane and said, “You have a tummy ache from eating too many pink candies! You need to only eat healthy foods.†+ +The doctor gave Jane medicine for her pain. Soon Jane was feeling better and she was able to play and laugh again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived in the forest. He was very big, loud, and always arguing with the other animals in the forest. + +One day, he was in the middle of a quarrel with the birds near the lake. He was so loud that he woke up the frogs who were sleeping nearby. + +The frogs looked up and saw the giant. They were quite scared and started jumping away. One of the frogs, named Tim, was very brave. He wanted to talk to the giant and tell him to be quieter. + +So Tim jumped up to the giant and shouted as loud as he could, “Stop! Please be quiet!†But the giant was so loud and angry that he couldn’t hear Tim. He was deaf to the little frog’s plea. + +Tim kept trying to get the giant’s attention. Finally, the giant stopped yelling and looked down at Tim. After hearing his words, the giant apologized to the animals and agreed to be more quiet while in the forest. + +The animals in the forest were very glad. They thanked Tim for standing up to the giant and helping to solve the quarrel. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl called Katy. Katy had a special friend called George. Every day, Katy and George played together on the carpet in Katy’s house. + +Today, George wanted to go outside to play and asked Katy to come with him. Katy looked out the window and saw that the sky was grey and it was raining outside, so she said, “No, maybe another day.†+ +George was disappointed but Katy wanted to cheer him up. She said, “I promise that we can go outside and play as soon as the sky is blue and the sun is out. That won't be too long, I'm sure!†+ +George was patient. He sat quietly on the carpet with Katy and watched the raindrops on the window. After a while, the clouds passed and the sun started to shine. With a happy voice, George said to Katy, “Look! The sun is out! I knew you would make your promise come true!†+ +Katy and George ran outside and had lots of fun together. They played together in the sunshine until it was time for George to go home. Katy made George a new promise: “I promise that we can come back and play together on the carpet tomorrow!†+ +And that's exactly what they did. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Barney. Barney really loved to eat honey. Every morning he would go searching for it in the forest. + +One morning, Barney came across an old bee tree with lots of honey inside. He couldn't contain his excitement. He took all the honey and decided to take it back home. + +"Mmm, delicious!" thought Barney, licking his lips. + +He had just finished eating all the honey when he heard a loud buzzing sound. It was the bees who had made the honey! + +Barney realized that he had taken the bees' honey. He felt so hurt and regretful. Then he had an idea. + +He returned to the bees and offered them a reward for their honey. He brought back a giant flower for them to enjoy. + +The bees were very happy and thanked Barney for his kind gesture! They all hugged and from that day onward, the bees and Barney were happy friends. +Once upon a time there was a mighty stack, high in the sky. Every day, all the animals in the nearby forest wanted to reach the top. They thought all the best views were there. + +One day a little rabbit hopped up to the stack with a big plan. She wanted to be the first to reach the top. The other animals watched excitedly as the brave bunny started up the stack. As she reached the halfway mark the little rabbit became very tired. + +She stopped to take a rest and called out to the watching animals. +"I can't reach the top!" she shouted. + +But then a friendly owl flew over and said, "I can help you little rabbit. Just hop onto my back and I will take you to the top." + +And with that the little rabbit hopped on the owl's back, high into the sky. When they reached the top the bunny hopped off, loudly cheered on by the other animals. All were amazed at how they made it to the top of the mighty stack. +Mama and Sam went out to get some strawberries for the picnic. It was a sunny day when they set off. +Mama put Sam into the basket on the back of her bike before they started their journey. +Mama asked Sam if he was comfortable and he nodded. +Mama reminded Sam to be patient and not make too much noise. +Sam smiled and said, "Okay Mama!" + +When they reached the strawberry field, they got off the bike and Mama set the basket down. They both started picking ripe strawberries and soon the basket was full. +Mama said, "Look, Sam! We have so many strawberries! All these will be enough for the picnic!" + +Sam was very happy and praised himself for being so patient. They took the full basket back home on the bike and couldn't wait for the picnic to start. +Once upon a time there were two kitties. They lived on the same street and were the best of friends. + +Every day they would take a walk together. One day they went outside and they saw police in their neighborhood. The kitties were very scared. + +Kitty 1 said,"What is that?" + +Kitty 2 said,"It's the police. They are here to protect us." + +The kitties were relieved and continued their walk. They saw a very long wall that was protecting their street. + +Kitty 1 said,"Wow! That wall is so long." + +Kitty 2 said,"Yes, the police built it to protect us from bad things." + +The kitties felt safe and kept walking. They were glad that the police was there to protect them. +Once there was a farm. It was filled with cows, horses and pigs. There was a farmer and he was always very busy. + +One morning the farmer was making a plan to buy more hay for the animals. He said, "Who can suggest where I can buy the best hay?" + +One of the cow said, "I can recommend Farmer Jack's Hay. He grows the best hay and he is always very enthusiastic." + +The farmer said, "Really? That sounds great! Let's go to Farmer Jack's Hay." + +The farmer and the cow went to Farmer Jack's Hay. The farmer was happy when he saw all the hay and he was even more happy to meet Farmer Jack. He was very enthusiastic about his hay. The farmer bought all the hay Farmer Jack had and went back to the farm. + +The animals were very happy and the farmer was happy that he could give them the best hay. He was so happy that he said, "I will always recommend Farmer Jack's Hay!" +Once upon a time there was a famous deer called Finn. Finn lived in the forest with all of his animal friends. One day, Finn heard a noise in the woods and it was getting louder. Finn ran to the top of a hill to find out what the noise was. + +When he arrived he saw a big fire! Finn was scared and yelled for help. + +Just then, a brave fireman ran out of the woods and said, "Don't worry! I'm here to save you!" + +Finn was very relieved and he thanked the fireman. Together they ran through the woods and the fireman sprayed water from his hose. They saved the forest and Finn was very happy. + +The fireman said, "You're a very brave deer, Finn. You're now a very famous deer!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a pet dog. Every day the girl and her dog would go for a walk in the park. The girl loved playing with her dog in the sunshine. + +One day, while they were walking in the park, the girl saw a big puddle of water. She wanted to play with her dog in the puddle, so she asked her dog, "Can we play in it?". The dog was excited, so he ran straight over to the puddle and jumped in! + +The girl laughed as she watched her dog splash about in the water. But soon, the water started to soak her clothes! She couldn’t believe it, so she shouted out, "No! Out of the water, naughty dog!". + +The dog quickly ran out of the puddle and lay down next to the girl. His fur was all wet and he was feeling a bit dizzy. The girl smiled as she hugged her loyal dog, the owner of her heart. + +The girl said, "That was silly of you, but I still love you". After that, they both made a promise to stay away from puddles. They had learned their lesson and that’s why they always kept their paws dry! +Jimbo was a little boy who liked to explore. One day, he went outside to play. He looked around and wondered where he should go. He noticed the sun was shining its golden light and he felt the cool air on his skin. He enjoyed the spring weather and saw a puddle. + +Jimbo ran over to the puddle so he could play. He jumped and made a big splash. He laughed and smiled. A charming butterfly flew by and Jimbo watched it flutter in the air. He reached out his hand to try and catch it, but he wasn't fast enough. + +He looked around and he noticed a ladybug crawling on a nearby flower. He squatted down to watch the charming little bug. He pointed and said, "Look!" + +Jimbo touched the ladybug and it jumped up and flew away. He laughed and ran back to the puddle. He had so much fun in the spring sunshine. +Once upon a time there were two little girls named Claire and Sarah. Claire was a helpful girl who loved to act and play make-believe. Sarah was very shy and didn't like to act. + +One day, Claire and Sarah saw a big, shiny train. Claire's eyes lit up and she said, "Let's act like this train is ours!" + +Sarah wasn't sure, but finally she said, "OK!" + +They grabbed their toy blocks and started to build. They made seats for the passengers and a control center for the train driver. Then, they began to chug the train all around the room. + +After a while, Sarah started to have fun. She smiled and said, "This is so cool!" + +Claire was so happy to see her friend enjoying the game. She said, "I'm so glad you're having fun! We can act together any time! You're so helpful, Sarah!" + +Sarah blushed and Claire gave her a hug. They both hugged the train and kept playing. They acted like they were the best train drivers in the world! +Once there was a little girl named Claire. Claire was very clever and loved looking up at the moon. One night, Claire was looking out the window when she saw the moon. She gasped and clapped her hands together. "Look, the moon!" she said. + +Her mom came over and said, "Yes, Claire. That's the moon. Doesn't it look pretty?" + +Claire nodded excitedly. "It makes me feel happy," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad to hear that." + +Suddenly, Claire had an idea. She wanted to go visit the moon. She asked her mom if they could go. + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, Claire. We can't go visit the moon. But you can look at it from our window every night." + +Claire felt a little bit sad, but she liked looking at the moon. Every night she would wave at the moon and it would make her feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to skip everywhere. She skipped through the park, and down the street. One day, she saw a yellow sack. She thought it looked fun, and so she skipped over to it. + +"Hello sack," she said. + +"Hello girly," the sack said. + +The little girl was so surprised, she jumped back. "You can talk?" she asked. + +"Yes," the sack said. "And would you like to skip with me?" + +The little girl was so excited. She grabbed the sack's handle and started to skip. They laughed and jumped together, around the park and down the streets. + +Eventually, they had to say goodbye. The little girl waved to her new friend. + +"Goodbye," she said. + +"Goodbye," the sack said, "And don't forget to skip!" + +The little girl smiled and kept skipping, through the park and down the street. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. Clara loved her shiny pink bike. Every day she would take it out into the park and ride on it with her friends. She raced around so fast, it made everyone smile. + +One day, Clara was feeling extra angry so she went for a very fast ride on her bike. She kicked the pedals so hard and she held on tight. But suddenly the chain unfastened and the pedal broke off! Clara was so upset. + +Just then, Clara's mommy came out of the house carrying a big bag. She said to Clara, "I brought you a new pedal so you can fix your bike!" + +Clara was relieved, she said, "Thank you, mommy. You really serve me!" + +And they worked together to fix Clara's bike. When they were done, Clara went back to the park to show off her fixed bike. Everyone was so proud of Clara, and she was the happiest she had ever been. +One day, a clown appeared in the small town. He had a big smile painted on his face, but he looked troubled. + +The people of the town hadn't seen a clown before. They began to get curious. They wanted to know why he was there. + +The clown noticed that everyone was looking at him. He said to them, "Hello, everyone. I have come here to make some people laugh." + +Everyone was happy to hear that. They asked him to go to the park and perform for them. + +The clown agreed, and drove his car to the park. He got out and performed silly tricks and told funny jokes. Everyone laughed and cheered. + +When the clown was done, he thanked the people of the town. He said, "Thanks for letting me make you laugh. It's been a pleasure." + +The clown waved goodbye, and drove away. Everyone in the town never forgot the day the clown appeared. +Once, there was a little bear called Bear. Bear was adorable and he loved nuts. He would search for nuts every day. + +One day, Bear was walking through the forest looking for nuts. Suddenly he heard a funny noise. + +"What was that?" He said. + +"That was me!" said an old raccoon. "I am preparing a delicious snack of nuts." + +Bear was very excited. He was thrilled to find someone who shared his love for nuts. + +"Can I help prepare the nuts?" asked Bear. + +"Of course you can, my little friend," said the raccoon. + +So, together Bear and the raccoon prepared a delicious snack of nuts. When they were finished they shared the nuts and Bear had never tasted anything so delicious. + +Bear said goodbye to his new friend, the raccoon, and he skipped home with a belly full of nuts. He knew he would never forget that day and the delicious snack he prepared with his new friend. +Mummy had something important to do and she asked the little girl to help - to hold the big blue umbrella! The little girl said "yes!" and stepped out of the house, holding the umbrella up high. + +They stepped down the street and the little girl started to swing the umbrella around. Mummy said "Be serious! We need to take very good care of this umbrella!" + +The little girl stopped swinging and carefully stepped around puddles and bushes. After a few minutes, Mummy stopped and said: +"We have arrived! Thank you for holding the umbrella so carefully." + +The little girl smiled and said: "No problem. Can I swing it again now?" Mummy nodded and said: "Yes, you can swing it - but be careful!" + +The little girl smiled and stepped back down the street, twirling the big blue umbrella above her head, round and round. +Molly was sad. Her teddy bear's fur was all matted and she was sure that no-one else would love it as much as she did. + +Mummy saw Molly's sad face and asked her what was wrong. Molly told her about her teddy bear. "I will help you," said Mummy. + +Mummy brought out a brush, a cloth and some polish. Molly watched as Mummy brushed the teddy's fur and then polished it until it shone. + +The tap was turned on and daddy helped to wash the teddy bear in warm water, rinsing it carefully. + +Finally, Mummy polished the teddy again until it shone like it was brand new. Molly hugged her teddy and smiled. + +"Thank you," said Molly. Mummy smiled and said, "It's all part of being a teddy bear's mummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, beautiful fox. The fox liked to run and play in the sunshine. Every morning, the fox would go to the meadow and spread out its fur in the sunshine. + +One day, the fox forgot something very important. It was time for its daily sunbathing session and the fox had forgotten to spread out its fur! + +Suddenly, a small rabbit appeared. "What are you doing?," asked the rabbit. + +"Oh, something silly," sighed the fox. "I forgot to spread out my fur so I can enjoy the sunshine!" + +The rabbit laughed. "Don’t worry. I can help you. Let’s spread it out together!" + +So the fox and the rabbit spread out the fox’s fur in the sunshine together. It was a beautiful sight. And ever since, the fox never forget to spread out its fur in the sunshine. +Mum was hiding in the kitchen. She was holding a treat in her hand. + +"Where are you?" shouted her son, Tom. + +"I'm hiding," said Mum. + +Tom started to look around. He looked under the table and behind the sofa. + +"Where are you?" called Tom again. + +Mum giggled. "I'm right here," she said. + +Tom smiled. "Where?" + +Mum stepped out from behind the curtains. She was holding the treat. + +"You were hiding behind the curtains?" asked Tom. + +Mum nodded. "You were very lucky to find me!" She said. Tom smiled and took the treat from Mum. + +"Thank you," he said. "Can I hide now?" + +Mum nodded. "Yes, let's play a game of hide and seek!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Fred. He was three years old. One day, he was very hungry and wanted to eat something delicious. So, he asked his mom, "Mommy, what can I have to eat?" + +His mom replied, "How about some spaghetti?" Fred smiled and said, "Yes, please!" So, his mom removed the spaghetti from the pot and put it on a plate. + +Fred happily ate his spaghetti, but he didn't like the taste. "Mommy, why does the spaghetti tastes so bad?" he asked. + +"Well, that's because I didn't use enough salt when I cooked it," replied his mom. "Salt makes food taste better. Next time, I'll be more honest about how much salt I use." + +Fred smiled. "Okay, Mommy," he said. The mom and the son shared a hug, and Fred felt so happy and loved. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Charlotte. Every morning Charlotte woke up to see the beautiful sunrise. She thought the sky was so colourful and beautiful. + +One morning Charlotte decided to try and make the sunrise even better. She asked her mum “Mum, can I make the sunrise even better?†“Of course†replied her mum, “you can try anything you likeâ€. + +So Charlotte went outside and collected some special gifts to put outside her front door. She put yellow flowers, a party balloon and some colourful stones. She smiled to herself as she arranged them and waited to see what would happen. + +When the sun started to come up, Charlotte saw that she had improved the sunrise! She was very happy and smiled wider than ever before. “Thank you, Mum!†she said. Charlotte spent every morning outside, making the sunrise even more beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Color. Color was very brave but even she got a bit nervous when she heard strange noises coming from the bathroom. She knew she had to go and check it out, so very carefully she opened the door. Inside, her big brother was standing in the middle of the room. + +"What are you doing in here?" Color asked. + +Her brother smiled. "I was warned not to go out of the house, so I'm just going to stay in the bathroom for a bit." + +Color shook her head and laughed. "You don't have to be so nervous. Come out, it's okay." + +Her brother smiled again and stepped out of the bathroom. Color took his hand and the two happily skipped out of the house. +One day, Grandma was at the beach with her little grandson. Grandma saw a seagull sitting on the sand. She said to her grandson, "Let's pray for the seagull". + +The little boy thought for a moment and began to say a prayer. He said, "Dear God, please protect the seagull. Amen". + +Grandma smiled and gave her grandson a hug. Then she said, "Let's give the seagull a tip". She took out a piece of bread and gave it to her grandson. + +The little boy took the bread and carefully approached the seagull. He gave the bread to the seagull and said, "Enjoy your meal, little bird". + +The seagull ate the bread in one bite and thanked the little boy. Then it flew away and Grandma said, "What a fragile but beautiful creature". + +The little boy and Grandma watched the seagull until it disappeared in the horizon. They smiled and laughed and then began to walk home holding hands. +Once upon a time, there was a bear and a bunny. They were best friends. One day, the bear said to the bunny, "Let's have a race!" But the bunny said, "No, I don't want to race! It's too hard!" + +The bear got mad and said, "Oh, you're so stupid! I'm going to win anyway!" + +But the bunny said, "No, I just don't like races. Let's do something else!" + +The bear thought for a minute, and then said, "OK, let's give each other a rub!" So the bear rubbed the bunny's back, and the bunny rubbed the bear's tummy. They laughed and laughed. + +Afterwards, the bear said to the bunny, "See? That was fun! Races aren't so bad!" + +The bunny smiled and said, "You're right! Let's have another race!" And so they did, and it was the most fun they had ever had! +Billy had a wish. He wanted to climb a whale! Coincidentally, Billy had been to the sea shore earlier this morning with his mum and they had seen a whale jumping up and down in the ocean. + +Billy excitedly said to his mum, "Look! A whale! Can I climb it?" + +His mum smiled and replied, "No, my love. You can't climb a whale." + +"But I want to climb a whale," Billy said, disappointed. + +Billy's mum had an idea. She suggested, "Why don't we go to the museum? You can climb the stairs to the top and see the whale sculpture!" + +Billy was delighted. "Yes!" he said, with a smile on his face. + +They went to the museum, and Billy started climbing the stairs. He was sweating and panting a bit, but he was determined. He finally reached the top, and was amazed to find a sculpture of a whale. + +Billy felt grateful for this experience. He was so lucky to be able to climb a whale, even if it was just a sculpture. He smiled and savored the moment. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to play pretend. She had a big box filled with costumes, just like King and Queen. One day she had an idea. She took all of her toys and costumes and built a pretend castle. + +The castle was made up of blocks, cushions and all sorts of fun things for a 3 year old. She thought it was great! + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her. It was her friend! The little girl ran to the window, and saw a real castle far away. + +Friend: "Hey! What is that castle?" + +Little Girl: "It's a pretend castle I made." + +Friend: "Wow, it's so cool! Can we go explore it?" + +Little Girl: "Sure!" + +So, off they went. They ran and ran, until they reached their very own pretend castle! The little girl was so excited. They spent the whole day playing pretend in the fake castle. + +It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful girl named Emma. She wasn't like any other girl – she was brave and adventurous! + +One day, Emma decided to play a game. She took her scissors and ran around the garden, pretending to be a superhero. Suddenly, she heard her mother calling her. + +"Emma, come here!" shouted Emma's mother. + +Embarrassed, Emma put away her scissors and went to see her mother. + +"Look what I found!" said Emma's mom, holding up a mysterious object. + +"What is it?" asked Emma. + +"It's called a loom," replied her mother. "It's a powerful tool for making blankets and scarves. Would you like to try it?" + +"Yes!" exclaimed Emma happily. She grabbed the loom and felt more powerful than ever! +Jack wanted to write a story, so he got his notebook and crayons. But first he had to wipe the table to make sure it was clean. He grabbed a long cloth and scrubbed the table until it was spotless. He smiled and put the cloth away. + +Next he opened his notebook and began to draw. He made purple flowers and wrote a long sentence underneath the picture. When he was finished he showed it to his mom. "Look what I made!" he said happily. + +"That's wonderful," said mom. "What is it?" + +"It's a story," said Jack proudly. + +Mom smiled and gave him a hug. "That's great," she said. "Now let's go show Daddy your story." + +So Jack grabbed his notebook and they walked to the living room. Dad smiled when he saw the picture. He said it was the best story he'd ever seen. + +Jack was so happy he ran around the room. Mom and Dad laughed and clapped for him. And that's how Jack became a storyteller. +Once upon a time there was a bear called Jack. Jack was very hungry and went looking for something to eat. He searched for food in the forest for a long time, but he couldn't find anything. + +He saw a sack on the ground and opened it. Inside were lots of yummy treats! Jack was so excited and chose a juicy apple to eat. + +Jack was about to take a bite of the apple when he heard someone coming. He hid behind a tree and watched a small mouse carrying the sack. + +Jack said, "Hello! Where are you going with that sack?" + +The mouse was surprised and said, "Oh! I'm taking these treats to my family. We'll be very hungry by the end of the day." + +Jack thought for a minute and then said, "Take the sack, my friend. I'm not that hungry, so I can find something else to eat." + +The mouse was so happy and thanked Jack before running off with the sack. Jack stood there with a big smile on his face and then continued his search for food. +One day, a mom and dad were playing with their 3 year old daughter in the park. Suddenly, the daughter noticed something shiny in the sky. Excitedly, she pointed up and asked, "What's that?" + +Her dad smiled and explained, "That's the moon, it's magic." + +The daughter's eyes widened in amazement. "What kind of magic?" she asked. + +Her dad smiled again and said, "Well, the moon is new every night. Every time you look up, it's bigger and brighter, then it disappears by morning." + +The daughter gasped. "Really?" she exclaimed. + +Her dad nodded. "Yes, every night the moon changes and it's very special." + +The daughter was in awe. She couldn't believe that such a cool new thing existed in the sky. "That's so cool!" she said. + +Her dad smiled. "Yes, it's really special," he said. + +The daughter smiled in wonder as she watched the moon in the night sky. She knew she would always look for the special new magic of the moon. +The sun was so hot that the ice-cream started to melt. It trickled down the cone and onto the ground. Lena was sad because she knew her treat was ruined. + +Suddenly, a noisy taxi drove up. The window rolled down and a friendly face asked if Lena wanted a ride. Lena was so excited and hopped right in! + +The taxi driver asked Lena where she wanted to go. She said, "I want to buy more ice-cream!" The taxi driver smiled and started to drive. + +The taxi soon arrived at the ice-cream shop. Lena skipped in and found the perfect treat. + +Back in the taxi, the driver asked, "What do you think of your ride, Lena?" + +Lena smiled and said, "It's the best! Can we get ice-cream all the days?" The taxi driver laughed and said, "No, but maybe one day!" +Once upon a time, a pink bird was flying through the sky. He saw a beautiful sunrise and decided he must stay to watch it. + +He called out, “Hello sunrise!†+ +The sun replied, “Hello! I am happy to see you.†+ +The bird was delighted. “Will you be my friend?†+ +The sun smiled and said, “Yes, I would be happy to be your friend.†+ +The bird was so excited that he flew around the sun in circles, singing and laughing. Then he flew away with a happy heart. + +The bird said goodbye to the sun, but the sun said, “Come back and visit anytime!†+ +The bird was very happy and replied, “I will!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a doggy called Happy. One day, the little girl wanted to take Happy for a walk. + +On the way, it started to rain. The little girl was so cold and wet. She started to shiver. + +Happy said, "Let's go home and I will give you a nice, warm bath." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Okay." + +Back at home, the little girl took off all her clothes and Happy filled the bathtub with warm water. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Happy!" + +"You're welcome," replied Happy. Then he gave the little girl a toothbrush with watermelon flavour toothpaste and said, "Make sure to brush your teeth after you bathe." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I will." + +After the bath, the little girl was feeling warm and cozy. She was also feeling very hungry. + +Happy said, "Let's go and have dinner. I'm sure it will taste delicious." + +The little girl smiled, her tummy grumbled and said, "Yes, please!" + +And they both went off to have dinner, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a hot day. A woman entered a playground and saw some children playing. She smiled and said to them, "Hello, everyone!" +The children smiled and said hello back. + +The lady asked them, "What are you playing? Can I join you?" The children said, "Yes, of course!" and showed the woman their game. + +The little ones were pretending to be lions. They had made a big pretend cave and were acting like lions. The woman asked them, "Can I be a lion, too?" + +The children laughed and said, "Yes! You can be the mummy lion!" + +The woman got down on all fours and started roaring like a lion. The children clapped and cheered. They all had a great time playing together. They were so happy that they didn't want to leave the playground. + +When it was time to go, the woman said goodbye and thanked the children for letting her join in their fun. The little ones waved goodbye as she left the playground. +Once upon a time there was a famous family. The family had a special mug that they were very proud of. One day, the dad put the mug in a safe and said, "I'm going to lock this mug so nobody takes it". + +The mom said, "Noooo, don't lock it away. I like to see it every day." + +The dad answered, "But I want to keep it safe. It's too famous to take out of the house." + +She sighed and said, "Fine. Just make sure to unlock it once in a while so I can still enjoy it." + +The dad agreed and locked the mug away. But he never forgot to unlock it once in a while so that the family could still enjoy it together. +Once there was a little otter named Sam. Sam was always very sleepy during the day, that is until one day when his mommy decided to encourage him. + +Mommy said: "Sam, let's go explore outside and find some new things!" +Sam was a bit sleepy and a bit unsure, but he knew he wanted to please his mommy, so he decided to go. + +They first went to see the river. It was shimmering in the sunshine and it seemed so lovely. Sam was impressed. He wanted to jump in, but his mommy encouraged him to look around and find some friends. And then they saw a group of otters playing in the river. + +Sam was so excited. He ran over and started to play. After a while, he was so happy and satisfied that he didn't feel sleepy anymore. His mommy smiled and said: "I am proud of you Sam! You followed my encouragement and now you are having fun!" Sam smiled, happy that he did something that pleased his mommy. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a village. One day they heard a loud rumble in the distance. Mama looked out the window and saw a red army marching closer. Mama turned to her children and said, "I'm going to make a request. We must stay very quiet and still. Can you do that?" + +The 3-year old nodded, not knowing what was happening. Mama opened the door and stepped outside the house. She saw the red uniforms and saluted the soldiers. She asked, "What is the request from your leader?" + +The soldier replied, "We are here to start a war. We need every house to give two sacks of grain for the troops. Will you help?" + +Mama was brave and said, "Yes, we will provide what you need." + +The soldier nodded and left the village. After the soldiers were gone, Mama hugged the 3-year old and said, "The red army has requested grain and we must obey. We will get through this together." + +The 3-year old nodded, grateful to have a brave mama to protect them in the war. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Martin. Martin was eager to explore. So he decided to zip around the jungle. He hopped on a branch and flew fast over the trees. He saw some other animals on his journey, but none of them wanted to play. + +Martin was sad. He wanted a friend. He was about to give up, when he saw a small crab on the path. He stopped and asked him, “Do you want to have some fun?†+ +The crab nodded his head. Martin was so happy! He asked the crab, “I promise to take you to a very special place. Will you join me?†+ +The crab was eager to try. So off they went on a zip-zap adventure! It was such a fun day, they traveled to many places and made lots of new friends. + +At the end of the day, Martin and the crab said goodbye to their friends. The crab thanked Martin for such an adventure. From then on, the two were best friends. They zipped and zapped through the jungle whenever they wanted! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived with her mum and her dad. She loved playing outside and always felt so excited when it was sunny outside. + +One day, her mum said, "Let's take a walk, dear". So the girl got ready and they both stepped outside. The sun was shining bright, and the clouds were so fluffy. The girl felt so happy. + +They walked to their garden and the girl noticed something delicious. Her mum gently said, "Let's pick those strawberries, dear. You can help." As soon as the girl heard this, she felt so excited and couldn't wait to pick the yummy looking strawberries. + +They started picking the strawberries and the girl felt so happy. Then, her mum said, "Look at how many strawberries we picked. Let's take them home, ok?" + +The girl nodded yes, and they both stepped back home with their yummy treats. She felt so proud that she was able to help. + +Mum smiled and said, "Now, let's make a delicious strawberry smoothie, what do you think?" The girl smiled and said, "Yay! That will be so tasty!" + +And so, they made the delicious strawberry smoothie together. +Mum was in her bedroom, busy fixing the wardrobe. It had been rattling for weeks and she was determined to fix it. She had the screwdriver in her hand, but couldn't find the screw. She looked around the room. It was a bit messy, which made it even harder to find. + +Just then, her three year old daughter, Daisy, came into the room. Daisy smiled and said "What're you doing, mummy?" + +Mum sighed. "Listen, Daisy," she replied. "I'm looking for a screw, so I can fix the wardrobe." Mum bent down and looked under the bed. + +Daisy smiled and said "I'll help you find it!" Daisy knew exactly where the screw was. She ran over to the desk, where the screws were kept. She opened the drawer, and picked up the screw. "Here it is!" she said, proudly. + +Mum thanked Daisy and gave her a big hug. With Daisy's help, she was able to fix the wardrobe! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Poppy. One morning, she decided to dress in her very finest clothes. + +She opened her closet and saw her pretty green dress. She quickly slipped it on and smiled as she saw it in the mirror. + +Then she went downstairs to show her mom. Her mom said "Oh Poppy, you look so fine in that dress! You look just like a princess!" + +Poppy giggled and said, "I'm the best dressed Poppy in the world!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are! Now let's go outside and pick some wild poppies together!" + +And so they did. And they both had a wonderful day dressing up and picking poppies together. +Once there was a little boy named John. John was three years old and he had a phone. One day, John heard it ringing loudly. He answered it and on the other end he heard a strange voice. + +"Hello, is this John?" the voice asked. + +"Yes," said John. + +"We know that you have been doing something naughty," the voice said. + +John felt very guilty. + +"We know that you have been running in the house even though Mommy said not to," the voice continued. + +John was so scared. + +"Now, do you promise to never run in the house again?" asked the voice. + +"Yes, I promise," said John. + +"Great! Just remember to listen to Mommy next time," said the voice. + +John hung up the phone and he knew that he must never run in the house again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. He was walking in the woods, looking for something special. He was looking for a gem! He eventually found a big, sparkly gem. He wanted to study it because he thought it could tell him something. The bear said to the gem, "Will you tell me something?" The gem didn't answer. So the bear kept looking and studying it to figure out what it was telling him. Finally, he thought it was telling him to be patient and the gem had the answer he was looking for. The bear smiled and said, "Thank you!" to the gem, and he continued to explore the woods. +Once upon a time there was a bright star that shined in the sky. It was red, yellow and orange and shone so brightly. All the children in the village loved to look at it and it made them happy. They all hugged the star and said that it was their friend. + +One day, it began to rain and the star was feeling anxious. "I'm cold and wet," the star said. But then one of the children ran and got a big wrap and put it around the star. The wrap was warm and cozy and the star smiled. + +The child said, "Now you will feel warm and happy again. You will shine forever!" +The star twinkled in the night sky and was very thankful for the wrap. The children were happy to watch the star shine and they knew that they would always be friends. +Once there was a generous girl named Sara. She loved to kick around the park with her friends. One day, Sara and her friends decided to take a trip to the library. + +When they got there, they were very excited. They looked at books and played games together. Sara loved the library and wanted to stay there all day. + +Just then, one of Sara's friends said, "Let's go outside and kick a ball!" + +Sara agreed and they all ran outside. Sara was very happy and kept saying, "Kicking is so fun!" as they ran. + +At the end of the day, they all ran back to the library, exhausted and happy. They waved goodbye and said, "Thanks for a great day!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was three years old and loved to have fun. Every year, her family would go to the festival, but this year the festival was cancelled. + +Sue was so sad and asked her mom, "Why can't we go to the festival, Mommy?" + +Her mom sighed and said,"Well, Sue, there is so much bad in the world that the festival can't be held this year. We'll have to miss it. + +Sue was tired of missing all the fun, so she decided to have her own little festival. She and her mom gathered her friends and some food and made something special. + +Tired from all their work, the group rested and feasted with lots of smiles and laughs. Sue's festival was so much fun that she never wanted it to end. + +The end. +Johnny was a curious little boy. Every day he would wander around the park and look for things to explore. One day he saw something that made him very happy. A group of humans were gathering in the park. Everyone was smiling and talking and Johnny was excited. + +He ran over to the group and asked what was happening. One of the humans said, "We are here to increase our fun! We will play games, eat snacks and run around". Johnny was so excited that he started hopping around and laughing. + +The humans laughed as they watched Johnny. Then they all joined in and started to play games. Little by little the group increased in size as more and more humans joined in. Soon the park was filled with laughter and smiles. Johnny was the happiest of them all. + +The humans thanked Johnny for bringing so much joy to the park. After a few hours of fun the humans said goodbye and began to leave. Johnny stayed behind and watched as the humans made their way out of the park. He smiled as he watched them go, feeling proud of what he had done. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. His name was Ben and he was three years old. + +On a sunny day, Ben wanted to ride his bike. He got his bike and started to ride. He was having so much fun. + +But then Ben rolled over a bump. He was struggling to stay on the bike. He was getting very scared! + +His mum saw what was happening and ran to him. She put a thick helmet on his head, so he could be safe. + +Ben said to his mum, "Thank you". She said, "You must always wear a helmet when riding your bike, okay?" Ben nodded and said, "Yes mummy". + +Then Ben started to ride his bike again, with his helmet on. He felt brave and safe. He was riding for hours! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Sarah. They were the best of friends, but they lived in different homes. That made them both sad. + +One day, they got an idea. They decided to unite their houses. But, they needed a way to get to the other's house. + +Sarah said, “I have an idea! Let’s make a secret passageway between our homes. We’ll use a tap!†+ +Jack thought it was a great idea, but it sounded hard. “Can we do it?†Jack asked. + +Sarah smiled and said, “Yes, I know how! Let’s get started.†+ +So, Jack and Sarah got to work. They dug and hit the dirt, but after a couple days it was done. They were so proud of themselves! + +They had made a secret tunnel between their two homes. It was so exciting, and they knew they could always use the tunnel to unite their homes. + +The end. +Ann was a 3 year old who loved playing with fire. Every day, she would sneak matches from her mom's kitchen drawer and play with them in her backyard. Today, Ann started a very small fire with just one match. She dropped a few pennies in the fire and watched them turn orange. + +She was so excited to see what would happen that she didn't notice her mom coming out to find her. "Ann! What are you doing?!" her mom demanded. + +Ann was calm and answered, "I'm just burning pennies, mom." Ann's mom laughed and said, "No more burning pennies, okay? Let's go inside now." Ann agreed, and the two went back into the house. + +From then on, Ann promised not to play with fire anymore. She was happy that her mom was so calm and understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a very big world. She spoke a special language, but the people around her didn't understand it. + +One day the little girl went to visit her friend. In the park, the two of them were looking at the flowers and the trees. The little girl wanted to tell her friend something but her friend couldn't understand her language. + +The little girl felt sad and shut her mouth. Her friend saw that the little girl was sad and asked, "Why won't you talk to me?" + +The little girl answered, "I can't speak the same language you do." + +Her friend smiled and said, "That's ok, I can learn it! Teach me your language, please." + +The little girl was so happy. She opened her mouth and taught her friend her language. She spoke gentle and slow and her friend listened carefully. Soon the two friends could talk to each other and the little girl was happy. + +The little girl and her friend had so much fun together after that. They could talk to each other in their own language and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a great tree. Its branches hung low to the ground and spread widely around. Every morning as the sun rose, mist hung between the leaves and branches. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the tree. She reached up and felt the soft mist between her fingers. She giggled and said to the tree, "I love this mist! It's so great!" + +The tree was happy to hear Lucy’s words and it rustled its leaves. "The mist feels nice, doesn't it, Lucy?" it said. + +Lucy beamed and replied: "Yes! I can't believe how soft it is! I'm so happy it’s here." + +The tree smiled and continued to rustle its leaves in the morning mist. From then on, it was Lucy and the tree’s special spot. Every day, Lucy would come and hang out with the tree in the mist. What a great time they had! +Cindy was so excited. Today was her birthday! She was up early and looking forward to a fun day. She went out to the garden to catch the sunshine. + +Cindy asked her mom, "What do we do first?" Her mom smiled and replied, "Let's go for a walk. We can catch the butterflies!" + +Cindy ran outside. She spotted a slow butterfly just in time! She jumped up to catch it, but it flew away. + +Cindy tried again and again. Each time, the butterfly flew away. She was getting more and more determined. Soon enough, she opened her hands and caught the butterfly! + +Cindy was so happy. Today was a perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful oven. It was so attractive and shiny. One day, a small girl named Sarah came to watch the oven. She was only three years old and had never seen an oven before. + +"What's that?" Sarah asked, pointing to the oven. +"That is an oven," her mom said. +"What does it do?" Sarah asked. +"It cooks food," her mom said, smiling. + +Sarah was so excited to watch the oven. She watched as her mom put a pizza inside and closed the door. +"What will happen now?" Sarah asked. +"Now we need to wait. The oven will heat up the pizza and make it delicious," her mom said. + +Sarah watched as the oven started to heat up and waited as patient as she could. After a few minutes, the pizza was done. Sarah took a bite and it was the most delicious pizza she had ever tasted. + +"Yum!" Sarah said, with a big smile on her face. +"See, I told you the oven was special," her mom said. +One day, Tom was driving down the road in his truck, when he saw something dead in the road. He stopped his truck and got out. Tom didn't understand what it was, but it was big and furry. + +Tom asked a nearby 3 year old if he knew what it was. The little one was a bit scared, but he said, "I think it's a bear, but I'm not sure." + +Tom said, "We should move the bear off the road so no one else drives over it." + +The 3 year old nodded in agreement. Together, they moved the bear off to the side of the road and then Tom and the 3 year old each got back into their trucks and drove away. The 3 year old was happy that he had understood what Tom needed, and Tom was happy that he had been able to help. +Once there was a cute puppy named Max. He was so excited to explore the world! +One day Max went out to the park to play. When he got there, he saw a big picture painted on a wall, and wanted to get a closer look. +But when he reached out to touch it, the picture suddenly struck out with lightning! +Max jumped back in surprise and said, "Whoa!" + +Then a big voice spoke from the sky, "That's the magic picture, Max! If you touch it the lightning will come out and you might get hurt!" +Max decided it was best to stay away from the magic picture. He played for a while longer with his toys, and then went home for dinner. + +He never forgot the lesson he learned from the magic picture - sometimes it's best to leave things alone! +Once upon a time, there lived a poor little girl named Phoebe. Every night before she went to bed, Phoebe would pray. She would always ask God for food so that her stomach wouldn't hurt anymore. + +One night, just as Phoebe was finishing up her prayer, an ugly man appeared outside her window. He was dressed in rags and he looked like he hadn't eaten in days. "Please, Miss," he said, "Could you spare some food? My stomach hurts." + +Phoebe felt so sorry for the man that she ran to the kitchen and grabbed a big bowl of food and some water. Then she opened her window and handed the food to the man. "Eat this," she said. "It will make your poor stomach feel better." + +The man smiled and thanked Phoebe. Then he took the food and ran off into the night. + +Phoebe never saw the man again, but she knew that her prayers had been answered. +Mama and her little girl, Carmen, were walking through the park. Carmen saw a big trophy on a bench. She asked her mama, “Can I carry it?†+ +Mama smiled and said, “Carmen, that’s someone’s trophy. I think it belongs to someone else. We should be compassionate and leave it here.†+ +Carmen looked sad. She asked, “What does compassionate mean?†+ +Mama said, “It means we care about other people’s feelings. Someone worked really hard to get that trophy and might be really sad if someone takes it.†+ +Carmen looked thoughtful. She said, “Okay, Mama. I understand. Let’s leave the trophy, but can I carry something else?†+ +Mama smiled and said, “Yes, you can carry this.†She gave Carmen her hand and they walked away. +Molly was a happy girl. She liked to explore and learn new things. One day she wanted to go somewhere special with her mummy and daddy. So off they went to the office. + +Inside the office things were fun. Molly's mummy and daddy took her around and showed her the different things in the office. It was warm and cosy too. + +Suddenly, Molly saw something she liked. It was a big green box with a handle made out of wood. She snapped her fingers and said "I want that!" + +Molly's mummy and daddy smiled. They showed her how to open the box, and inside were lots of colourful presents! Molly was so excited that she started jumping up and down. + +Mummy said, "Let's open the presents and play!" + +And so they did. Molly opened each present and enjoyed playing with her new toys. She was very happy and declared it to be the best office ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Milly. + +Milly lived with her mom and dad in a big house. Every morning, she would run out and play in the yard. + +One day Milly was jumping around and laughing when she saw a big cushion. She picked it up and hugged it tight. + +"Do you want to come play inside with me, cushion?" Milly said. + +The cushion didn't answer but Milly held it close as she went back inside. + +Milly put the cushion on the floor and sat down. She was getting sleepy but she had one last surprise. She tickled the cushions and started to laugh. + +Her mom and dad came in and saw her playing. + +"Oh, look at our little girl," they said with a smile. + +Milly was so happy and laughed with them, too. + +Then she snuggled up on the cushion and fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was a duck. The duck loved a new pond in the woods. Every day the duck went to the pond. + +One day the duck saw a little boy. The boy was near the pond. The duck said, “Hi there! What’s your name?†+ +The boy said, “My name is Mike. I love this pond too. I come here every day.†+ +The duck and Mike became friends. They played together every day. They chased each other around the pond. They loved to have fun. + +The duck and Mike were best friends. They loved to play in the pond. They were the happiest duck and boy in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Patches. Patches loved to explore and peek around the house. One day, Patches snuck outside without her mommy's knowing. The yard was full of mud, and Patches got very dirty! + +Patches' mommy, Mary, found her and was very upset. "Patches, you need to be more careful!" she scolded. Patches hung her head, feeling bad. + +Mary was concerned that Patches was hurt and she called the veterinarian. + +At the veterinarian, Patches was scared at all the new sights and sounds. She peeked cautiously around the room. + +The veterinarian said Patches was just fine, but needed a bath to get all the dirt off. Mary smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor." + +Patches got a nice bath and was happy to be clean again. After that, Patches vowed to always be careful and not get too dirty! +John wanted to visit his grandpa who was elderly and lived far away. So he asked his parents if he could make the journey. + +His mom said, "Yes, but you must get a passport first." + +John ran off to get his passport and soon returned, smiling with excitement. + +John said to his parents, "Can I go now?" + +His dad replied, "Yes, but you must be sure to help your grandpa cook his meals." + +John nodded, packed his bag and set off. When he arrived to his grandpa's house, his grandpa was very happy. Together they cooked delicious meals and John learned all sorts of new recipes. + +When it was time to go, John hugged his grandpa goodbye and thanked him for the wonderful time. It was the best journey ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved summer. She loved the summer days, when it was warm and fun to play out in the sun. + +One day, she was playing in her backyard when she saw something big and round. It was a ball! Jane wanted to win the game with the ball. She shouted, "Come on! Let's play!" + +All of Jane's friends were so excited. They ran over to join her. They all threw the ball back and forth and had lots of fun. Finally, Jane won the game! A big smile came over her face. She cheered. + +It was such a warm and sunny day, and it was the best summer ever. Everyone cheered for Jane, because she had won the game. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy named Mike. He wasn't feeling very well one day, so his mommy took him to the doctor. The doctor said he needed an operation. + +Mike was scared, but he was also brave like a hero. His mommy said it would help him feel better and she was right. + +The operation went very well and after it was finished, Mike had to stay in bed and take it easy. He wasn't allowed to walk, so instead he had to crawl around the house. + +At first this felt strange, but he soon discovered how much fun it was to crawl around and explore. His mommy even put on music to make it more fun! + +One day, as Mike was crawling around, he noticed that his teddy bear needed some help. He crawled right over and gave his teddy bear a big hug. + +“Thank you for being so helpful, Mike,†said his teddy bear. + +Mike smiled and said, “You’re welcome.†+Once upon a time there was a tiny bird called Birdy. She loved to wander around the world, looking for interesting places. One day she flew by a big tree and she noticed something very special about it. It was very fragile and had lots of bright colours. + +Birdy thought it was the most beautiful tree she had ever seen! She wanted to come back later and explore it more. So Birdy flew off, searching for other adventures. + +The next day, Birdy returned to the tree. As she got closer, she noticed a small, furry creature peeking at her from behind the trunk. It was an animal called Mousy. + +"Hi Mousy!" Birdy said. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm just looking for a good place to sleep, said Mousy. "This tree looks just right." + +Birdy smiled. "It is the perfect place. I love to wander around this tree. Let's explore it together, okay?" + +So Birdy and Mousy happily explored the tree and all its beauty. It was a fun adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, her name was Rose. She was three years old and had pigtails and brown eyes. Every day she liked to go and explore in the countryside. + +One day while walking in the countryside, Rose saw a barn in the distance. It was an attractive barn and she wanted to go closer to explore it. When she got to the barn, she noticed that it had a very big door. + +She approached the barn and said "Hello!" to see if anyone was in there. To her surprise, a little man appeared. He was only three feet tall with a big moustache and a green hat. + +The little man said to Rose "Come in, come in! I have something for you to see". Rose was very excited so she opened the big door and went inside. There was a big pile of leaves in the middle of the barn and the little man split the leaves apart. + +Underneath the leaves was a big yellow ball. The little man said "This is for you Rose, it is a special ball that will bring you lots of luck". +Rose was very happy and thanked the little man. She hugged him and ran out the barn, with the yellow ball. + +The End. +Jimmy had always been fascinated by mysterious creatures. He stared in awe every time he saw a bug or a caterpillar in the backyard. One day he found a large worm with bright, shining stripes. He was so excited and immediately picked it up. It wiggled around in his hands and he quickly put it back in the dirt, scared. + +Jimmy's mom saw the worm and they both watched it carefully. "Do you regret picking the worm up, Jimmy?" asked mom. + +Jimmy shook his head vigorously. He replied, "No mom, I do not regret it. I'm glad I found the mysterious worm!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She loved to explore, so one day she decided to go to the museum. She was very excited to learn about all the different things inside the museum. + +But when Susie got to the museum, she saw that it was very dirty! She saw cobwebs in the corners, the floors were filthy and some of the exhibits were old and dusty. "Ewww," Susie said. + +Just then, a museum worker walked up to Susie and smiled. "Would you like to help us remove some of this mess?" he asked. Susie smiled and nodded, and the worker handed her a broom. + +Together, Susie and the museum worker swept and picked up the dirt and the cobwebs. After an hour, the museum was looking much better. Susie was proud of her work, and the museum worker thanked her for all her help. + +Susie left the museum feeling happy. Her hard work had made a big difference! +Once upon a time, there lived a lion in a big jungle. He was really big and he was very proud. Every day he would roar loudly and shake the whole jungle. All the other animals were so scared and they ran away. + +One day, the lion saw a monkey in the jungle. The monkey was very brave and he wasn't scared of the lion. He walked up to the lion and said "What's the price for your roar?" +The lion was a little bit jealous that the monkey wasn't scared of him. He looked at the monkey and said "The price for my roar is that you must be my friend." + +The monkey laughed and said "I can do that". They became the best of friends and they would often go exploring together. The lion still roars every day, but now the other animals don't run away. instead, they stop to watch the lion and the monkey have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom who was very restless. One day, he asked his mom, "What is inside the jar?" His mom smiled and said, "I'm afraid you won't understand just yet, Tom." Tom was sad, but his mom reassured him, "It's okay, you'll know one day." + +Tom kept asking questions, but his mom could not answer them. He was starting to get frustrated and even his mom was feeling restless. To cheer up Tom, she decided to show him something. She opened a jar, and inside, were tiny little lights twinkling in the dark. "Do you understand now, Tom?" asked his mom. + +Tom's eyes lit up, and a big smile spread across his face. He understood what was in the jar now and said, "Mommy, these are stars!" Tom and his mom watched the stars twinkle in the jar, and they were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little star who was very modest. He was so small that no one noticed him, but he worked hard every day and thanked the sky for the light he gave. + +One day, the little star decided to make something special. He put all his hard work and time into it, but he was still too small for anyone to see it. He was starting to feel sad when suddenly, a little girl walking by noticed him. + +The little girl asked, “What are you doing?†The little star tried to explain, but he couldn’t find the right words. So instead, he just smiled. + +The little girl smiled too and said, “Here, let me help you.†The little star thanked her and together they made a beautiful picture. + +The little girl hugged the little star and said, “Thank you for your help. Your hard work has made something so wonderful.†The little star smiled and thanked her for the kind words. + +The little star was so thankful and happy that he decided to keep working hard and staying modest. He knew that if he kept trying, one day he might become a big star like the ones in the sky. +One day, Jimmy was playing with his toys when he saw an interesting looking thing outside his window. It was a bird. It was wearing a pair of sunglasses! Jimmy had never seen a bird wearing sunglasses before, so he ran outside to take a closer look. + +He asked the bird, “What are those things on your eyes?†+ +The bird replied, “They’re my sunglasses. Not only are they beautiful, but they also protect my eyes from the harsh sunlight.†+ +Jimmy was amazed. He said, “I want some too!†+ +The bird smiled and said, “No problem. Let me display mine to you.†+ +Jimmy studied the sunglasses closely. They were different colors and had decorations on them. He decided he liked them and wanted a pair too. So the bird gave Jimmy a spare pair of sunglasses, and Jimmy thanked the bird. + +From that day on, whenever Jimmy played outside or went for a walk, he always had his sunglasses on display. +Once upon a time, there was a family that wanted to go to the mall. Mommy, Daddy, and their son, Jack, were excited to go. + +Mommy said, "Let's go to the mall, Jack!" + +Jack was happy. He said, "Yay!" + +They jumped in their car and drove to the mall. When they got there, Jack said, "Wow! It's so big!" + +Daddy smiled. "Yes, it is big," he said. "Let's look around and see what's here!" + +Mommy and Daddy held hands as they walked around the mall. Jack ran ahead and said, "Look, an attractive candy shop!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Let's go inside the shop and buy some candy. Maybe you can pick something nice for Mommy and Daddy, too!" + +So the family went into the shop. Jack saw lots of tasty and attractive candy. He chose something for Mommy, Daddy, and himself. + +When they went outside, Daddy said, "That was fun! Shall we go home now?" + +Jack smiled. He said, "Yes, let's go home!" +Once there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He was 3 years old. + +One day, his mom dressed him in his favourite clothes - a shirt with hockey logos. She said, “You look powerful!†Jack was very happy and smiled. + +He ran to the backyard with a hockey stick and started to play. He pretended to be an ice hockey player and hit the stick against the ground. He pretended he was a powerful player and he could score a lot of goals. + +Then his dad came out. He said in a friendly voice, “Do you want to play hockey with me, Jack?†Jack was so excited he almost screamed “Yes!†+ +They played for a long time. Jack liked playing with his dad, it was so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Jack was happy. He was tired but he felt very powerful. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named James. He had a special toy that he loved more than anything in the world. It was an ashtray. + +Every night before he went to bed he put it in a secret spot in his room. One night as he was getting ready for bed, James couldn't find his ashtray. It had vanished! + +He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He asked his mom for help. She asked, "Where did you last see it?" + +James thought for a minute and said, "I put it in a hidden spot in my bedroom." + +His mom said, "Ah, let's go look for it." + +After a few minutes of searching, they finally found the ashtray in a forgotten corner of the room. It had been hidden beneath a pile of blankets. + +James was so happy to have found his beloved ashtray that he hugged it tightly and never put it away again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Lucy was brave and wanted an adventure. So one day, she went to the swamp. + +Lucy stepped into the swamp and looked around. She saw lots of animals and plants. Then, something caught her eye. It was a big green frog! + +Lucy wanted to get closer and see the frog. But it jumped away. She followed it deeper into the swamp. The frog was jumping very slow, so she was able to keep up. + +After awhile, Lucy started to get tired. The sun was setting and she knew she had to hurry home. She started running as fast as she could. Then, she heard a faint voice. + +It was the frog! He said, "Come back! Let's explore the swamp together!" + +Lucy smiled. She could explore tomorrow. She waved goodbye to the frog and hurried home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she loved books. Every day she would go to the local library and read. + +One day, when Daisy was in the library, her mom came in and said, “Come on Daisy, it’s time to go home.†Daisy was sad, but she picked up her book and followed her mom. + +When they got home, Daisy’s mom said, “Look at this amazing dishwasher. You can put all the dishes in it and it will clean them for us!†Daisy was so excited and ran over to the dishwasher. She touched the buttons and said, “Mommy, can I read in the dishwasher?†+ +Daisy’s mother laughed and said, “No, Daisy. That’s not a good place to read. You can read in your room. Let’s go.†So Daisy put down her book and they went upstairs. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Adam. He was 3 years old and loved exploring the world. One day he was walking through the park when he noticed a patch in the ground. He was very curious and decided to mark it with a stick. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice coming from over by the patch. He looked over and to his surprise he saw an old bear. The bear was very upset and it said "Why did you mark my patch?" + +Adam was a bit scared, but he tried to explain. He said "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you upset. I just wanted to see what was in this patch". + +The old bear smiled and said "That's ok, I forgive you. I kept things in this patch just for fun. I'm glad that you were interested. In fact, I have something for you". The old bear gave him a ball of string and explained that he could use it to make new things whenever he wanted. + +Adam was very happy and thanked the old bear. From that day on, Adam marked the patch regularly to see what new things he could find. +Once upon a time there was a lady called Mary who loved jewels. Her favorite one was a hard jewel, so beautiful and glistening. + +One day Mary went to the big store to buy the hard jewel. She said to the storekeeper, "I want to load a hard jewel, please." The storekeeper replied, "Sure! I will give you the most beautiful jewel I have." + +When Mary was holding the hard jewel, it was like magic; she was so happy! She thanked the storekeeper and ran away with the precious jewel. + +On the way home she was admiring the beautiful hard jewel. She held it tightly, never wanting to let it go. + +Finally she reached home and proudly placed the jewel on her shelf. From then on, she happily showed it off to all her visitors. And that is how Mary got her very special hard jewel. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Dave and Jake. Jake was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day the two friends decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +When they arrived, Dave and Jake saw lots of cones in the trees. Jake was very excited and said, "Let's gather some cones to take home". Dave agreed and the two friends started to gather as many cones as they could. + +As they were walking, Dave and Jake noticed an old cave nearby. Jake said, "Let's go inside, it looks so adventurous!" Dave thought it was a great idea and they went inside the cave. + +Inside the cave they found lots of exciting things! On one wall, they saw lots of colourful gems and in the corner of the room was a chest that was overflowing with coins. Dave and Jake were so excited. + +Suddenly, they heard a mysterious voice. "What are you two doing here?" They both gasped and looked around. Then they saw a talking dragon! The dragon said, "I'm looking for more adventurers to join my crew. Are you interested?" + +Dave and Jake just looked at each other in amazement. Dave said, "Yes! We would love to join your crew and have fun adventures". + +The dragon said, "Great! Welcome to my team". + +From that day on, Dave and Jake went on many grand adventures with the dragon and his +Once upon a time there was a little girl whose name was Grandma. Grandma liked to wear colourful clothes to the park every day. Grandma's favourite thang was her bright yellow uniform. Her parents told her that when she went to the park and had to wear her uniform, she would have to remember to be proud. + +One day, Grandma went to the park with her family. She was so proud to wear her original yellow uniform. As she twirled around, she shouted, "Look, everyone! This is my uniform!" + +Grandma's parents smiled at her and reminded her that, "You should always wear your uniform with pride, Grandma!" + +Grandma was so proud and happy to wear her original yellow uniform. From that day forward, Grandma always liked to remind herself, and everyone else, that being proud and wearing her uniform with pride was the best way to go. +Once upon a Tuesday, there was a charming puppy. His name was Stephen, and he was very sweet. He liked to play in the garden and go for walks with his owners. + +One day, Stephen heard his owners talking about a trip. They were going to visit a nearby beach. Stephen was very excited, but his owners said he couldn't go. They said he was too young and that he could get hurt on the beach. + +Stephen was very sad. He didn't understand why he couldn’t go. He asked his owners, 'But why can't I go?' + +His owners smiled and said, 'We just want to prevent you from getting hurt. We will take you to the beach someday soon, we promise'. + +Stephen was so happy! He smiled at his owners and thanked them. That Tuesday was a very happy day. +Once upon a time, around the corner there was a red engine. It made funny noises when it moved. One day, two little girls, named Amy and Zoe, were playing near the engine when they heard a funny noise coming from inside. + +Amy said, "Let's go in and find out what it is!" So the two girls climbed in and found a seat inside. + +Amy said, "Let's try it! Let's see what it does!" So both of them sat in the seat. + +Suddenly, the engine started moving. "Whooa!" said Amy and Zoe as the engine moved forward. They moved around for a bit and then stopped beside an ice cream truck. + +"Look! Ice cream!" said Zoe. Amy nodded. They both got up from their seat and went to look at the ice cream. + +The ice cream was so tasty! Amy and Zoe even got two scoops of ice cream each. After that, they hopped back into the engine and continued their journey. What a fun day! +One day, Timmy was out playing in the park. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound coming from across the playground. He saw a big, red car speeding by. The car was so fast that Timmy found himself jumping back in surprise. + +Just then, a friendly voice came from behind him. "Did you see it, Timmy? It was going sooo fast!", said his friend, Sam. + +Timmy nodded, showing how amazed he was. Sam grinned and pulled something out of his pocket. "I have some gum if you want it". Sam said, waving a piece of gum in his hand. + +Timmy grinned back and said ''Yes please!'' Sam handed him the gum and watched as Timmy unwrapped it and put it into his mouth. + +Just then, a nosy squirrel appeared, hopping around them. Timmy laughed and threw the squirrel some of his gum. The squirrel caught it and hopped away, content. + +Sam and Timmy giggled and went back to playing. It had been a fun morning. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she really loved pushing her toy trolley around. One day, Lucy decided to push her trolley to the park. She was so excited. + +When she arrived, Lucy saw a grumpy looking dog. The dog was growling and wouldn't let anyone get too close. "Whoa!" Lucy said in surprise. + +Lucy was worried, but then she remembered something her mum had said. She held out her hand, smiled and said "Hello there! Would you like to play?" To her surprise, the grumpy dog shook his tail and came right up to her trolley. + +Lucy and the dog played together all week. They ran around, pushed the trolley and even sang silly songs. By the end of the week they were the best of friends. + +Lucy could hardly believe it. She too went home feeling much less grumpy than before. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Hannah. She was 3 years old, and she loved nothing more than to play with her friends. + +One day, she was playing with her friends when one of them started to tease her. He said "Hannah, you have zero friends". + +Hannah didn't like this and felt very uncomfortable. She looked at her friend and said "That's not true, I do have friends!". + +The boy then said "Oh yeah? Who?". + +Hannah replied firmly "My best friend Sarah". + +The boy smiled and said "That's great! I was just teasing you". + +And everyone laughed. From then on, whenever someone teased her, Hannah knew it was all in good fun. +One sunny day, Lucy was in her garden. She saw an impressive sausage. She had never seen anything so delicious looking. She wanted to eat it. + +"Where did this sausage come from?" asked Lucy. + +Then, a voice said, "I brought it here." It was Grandpa. + +Grandpa said, "Would you like to have a bite?" + +Lucy stepped closer and said, "Yes please!" She took a big bite and it tasted so good. + +Grandpa smiled. "I'm glad you liked it," he said. + +Lucy nodded and said, "That was impressive!" +Once upon a time there was a brilliant squash. She was round and orange and lived on a farm. She was very friendly and liked to talk with the other veggies on the farm. + +One day, the squash saw a seat in the farmer's hut. She wanted to be friends with the seat, so she hopped over and asked it to play. + +"Why should I play with you?" asked the seat. + +"Because I'm a squash, and we could have lots of fun together," the squash replied. "We can pretend we're flying in an airplane!" + +The seat thought about it for a moment, then said, "Alright, let's go!" + +They raced around the hut, pretending to be planes, soaring high in the sky. The squash was thrilled, and the seat even seemed to be enjoying himself! + +At the end of their adventure, the squash said, "That was brilliant! Let's do it again soon!" + +The seat nodded in agreement and the two of them smiled at each other, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue who loved jam. One day, her mom gave her a big jar of blueberry jam. Sue was so excited! She quickly opened up the jar and ate the jam with a spoon. + +Sue loved the jam so much, she wanted to share it with her friends. She invited her friends over and put out some plates and spoons. They all ate blueberry jam together until the jar was empty. + +But then something terrible happened! A huge blob of jam fell onto the floor. Sue's friends tried to clean it up, but it was too hard. + +Sue's mom saw what had happened and shouted, "You spoiled the jam!" + +Sue was so sad. Her friends comforted her and said, "It's ok, we still like you." + +And so Sue and her friends had a jam party and even though they made a mess, they still had a great time! +Mama had a big white truck. Every Tuesday, she would take the truck to the store to load it with groceries. + +"Mama, can I come too?" asked her daughter. + +Mama smiled. "Yes, you can come! We'll load up the truck together!" + +Then, they went inside the store and started picking out the groceries. Mama put apples and oranges in the truck, and the daughter put in some bananas. + +At the checkout, they paid for the groceries. After that, they loaded the last of their items in the truck. + +Mama and her daughter waved to the storekeeper as they drove away. They had a lot of fun loading the truck together. It made them both very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Pam. They were playing together in the park when suddenly it started raining. The two were very wet and muddy, so they decided to go to Pam's house. + +When they got to Pam's house, they realized they were very dirty. Jake said, "Let's wash off!" Pam agreed, so Jake and Pam went to the bathroom. + +Pam took off her muddy shoes and went to take a bath. Suddenly, Pam screamed! +Jake went to see what was wrong and asked often,"What happened?" + +Pam said, "I forgot to wash my yeti! It's very hairy and I need help!" + +Jake smiled and said, “I can help you wash it! " They went to the kitchen and got out a brush, a towel, and some soap. They put the yeti in the bath and scrubbed it with the brush. After washing it carefully, they dried it with the towel. + +The yeti was now clean and shiny, so the two friends hugged it tight and smiled. They had savd the yeti together! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy had a secret - a very special eye. It was a fake eye and it was very sparkly! Every day, the mommy wore the eye. + +One day, the mommy decided to sell the eye. She went to the market with the baby and tried to find someone to buy the eye. + +At the market, the mommy saw a lady. "Can I sell you this eye?" asked the mommy. + +The lady shook her head. "No, I don't want to buy a fake eye," she said. + +The mommy was disappointed but she didn't give up. She went to every stall at the market, trying to sell her eye. But no one wanted to buy a fake eye. + +Finally, the mommy found someone who wanted the eye! The person was happy to buy the eye and the mommy was happy to get some money for her secret. + +The mommy and the baby went home with a smile. The mommy said, "It's okay if no one wants to buy something fake. That's why it's important to have something that's real and beautiful!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends who went to the green temple to meet. + +One of the friends said, "Hi! What are you doing here?" + +The other friend replied, "I'm here to have fun." + +The first friend smiled and said, "That sounds great! Let's explore this big green temple. Come with me!" + +The two friends explored the temple together. They saw different things and had a wonderful time. They looked at statues, went into different rooms, and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and promised to meet at the green temple soon. +Mummy was cleaning the house when she found a surprise. Cuddled in a corner of her bedroom was a playful little pup. Mummy looked at the pup’s glossy skin and wagged tail and knew she had to take him home. + +“What should we call him?†Mummy asked joyfully. + +“A-woooo!†the pup barked back. + +Mummy laughed and said, “Ok, Woofy it is.†+ +Mummy had to clean Woofy’s skin to make him squeaky clean. But instead of getting cross Woofy seemed to enjoy it and kept barking happily. + +“You’re such a playful pup,†Mummy said, giving him a pat. + +Woofy barked once more and casually lay down, happy to have a forever home. +Once upon a time there was a humble rock. This rock liked to explore the world, so one day it decided to go on an adventure. + +The rock started out slowly and soon was walking down a path. Suddenly a little girl appeared in front of the rock. + +"Hello, rock!" she said. "Where are you going?" + +The rock was a bit nervous, but it answered, "I'm going on an adventure!" + +The little girl smiled. "That sounds like fun! I'm going that way too. Want to follow me?" + +The rock was excited and followed the little girl down the path. They talked about all sorts of things, from the birds in the sky to the bugs on the ground. Eventually, the rock and the little girl reached the end of the path. + +The rock was sad to see the little girl go, but it knew that it could keep looking for more adventures. And so the humble rock continued on its journey, never forgetting the fun it had while following the little girl on its first adventure. +The truck was big. It had four big wheels and it made lots of noise. + +Harry was driving the truck. He was three years old. He looked out the window and saw a big pond. + +Harry said, “I want to splash in the pond!†+ +He drove the truck to the side of the pond. He stopped the truck and hopped out. + +The pond was quiet. Harry walked to the edge of the pond. He put his feet in and said, “This feels so nice!†+ +Harry took a deep breath and jumped in. SPLASH! + +The water was cool and it felt good on his skin. He smiled and splashed around as he had so much fun. + +When he got out, he dried off and thanked the pond for the fun. + +He got back in the truck and drove away. It was so quiet, but he was still smiling. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were walking in the woods. One of their names was Steve and the other was Tony. Steve looked at Tony and said, +"Do you want to talk about something?" + +Tony thought for a minute and said, "Yes, let's talk!" + +The two friends started talking about their day. Steve said, "I saw a really rich person in the city today." + +Tony was very excited to hear this and said, "Wow, I have never seen someone who was so rich before!" + +The two friends kept talking for a few more minutes and then they decided to go on their way. They said goodbye and went off in different directions. They had a really nice time talking and they both had a smile on their face. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to buy a treat. He went to the store and asked the shopkeeper for one. But the shopkeeper was very slow. The man became impatient and tapped his foot. + +Man: "Can I buy it now?" +Shopkeeper: "It will be just a few more minutes." +Man: "But I need it now!" +Shopkeeper: "I'm almost done." + +The man huffed and waited. Finally, the shopkeeper handed him the treat and he paid for it. The man was so happy. He thanked the shopkeeper, put the treat in his pocket, and ran out of the store. + +The End +Jane was very excited. She was going to get a special letter today. While she waited, Jane started to feel nervous. Months ago, her parents had said something about getting a letter, but she couldn't remember details. + +Jane was playing in the garden when she heard the letterbox slam. She ran to the house and saw a large envelope waiting. She opened it quickly, and saw her name written in big letters. Jane felt guilt as she pulled out the letter. It said she had done something bad. + +Suddenly, Jane panicked. She knew her parents would be angry. She started to cry. + +Just then, her parents came in. They saw the letter in her hand and knew what had happened. They both tried to comfort her, and explained that she would not be in trouble. + +Jane smiled. She felt relief, which was even better than feeling excited. She now knew that no matter what happened, her parents would be there to help. +Lenny and May were best friends. They did everything together. On a sunny day, they went outside to play. + +May asked, "what game should we play?" + +Lenny had an idea. He said, "Let's weigh our toys." + +May was curious. "What does 'weigh' mean?" + +Lenny said, "It means to find out how heavy something is. We can do it with a scale!" + +They found an ordinary scale in the garage. They took turns weighing their toys. May's jazz CD was the lightest. When Lenny weighed his blocks, he discovered that they were the heaviest. They had so much fun. + +Finally, Lenny said, "That was a great game! Let's do it again!" +May smiled and agreed. + +The sun was setting, so they decided to go home. The next day, they played the weighing game again. They both had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a cat named Tim. He loved to explore and find new things. One day Tim decided to explore a big house. + +When he went inside, he saw a shiny box. He opened it and found beautiful jewelry inside. Tim was very excited and wanted to show them to his friends. + +He went to his friend, Jane's house and said. "Let me introduce you to something special!" He took out the jewelry from the box and showed it to Jane. + +Jane was amazed. "Wow! This jewelry looks so pretty!" She said. + +"Yes, and it is very dependable too", said Tim. + +They played with the jewelry for hours and had a great time. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved music and early every morning he would run outside and listen for bird music. One day, Jake heard a strange and interesting sound. He looked up to the sky and saw a beautiful bird with a flute in his beak! Jake was amazed. The bird promised Jake that he could play the flute if Jake was a good boy. Jake promised to be a very good boy and patiently waited for the bird to return. + +The next morning the bird came back with a flute for Jake. The bird said, “I promised you a flute, so here it is!†Jake was thrilled and thanked the bird for keeping his promise. + +The bird said, "Now it's your turn to make a promise. You must promise to always practice with your flute and never give up." Jake promised he would practice every day and the bird smiled. + +From then on, Jake practiced his flute each morning, learning the song the bird had taught him. Jake and the bird became the best of friends, and Jake was so happy to be able to make music. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She really loved to have fun and was always making up fun games. She liked to play with her stuffed animals, run around outside, and go on adventures. + +One day Sarah wanted to go on a special adventure. She grabbed her stuffed bear and headed outside. As she walked she found something unusual in the grass. It was a gray rope! + +Sarah stopped and looked at the rope. She picked it up and began to twist it around her hands. She giggled as the rope made funny shapes and patterns. + +Suddenly Sarah heard a sound. She looked up and saw a hot air balloon in the sky. The balloon smiled at her and called her name. + +"Climb aboard," the balloon said. "I'll take you on a special journey!" + +Sarah smiled as she climbed into the basket. The balloon filled with air and started to drift away. As she watched the ground below get smaller and smaller, Sarah held the gray rope tightly. She was off on a wonderful adventure she would never forget! +Once there was a judge. He had to stay in a tall building all day long. One day he decided to have some fun and he looked out the window. Suddenly, the judge slipped and fell! He landed with a thud on a small patch of grass. + +An expensive car stopped and a lady got out. She ran to the judge and said, "Are you ok?" + +The judge replied, "Yes, I'm ok." + +The lady looked surprised and asked, "How did you fall?" + +The judge laughed and replied, "I was having too much fun!" + +The lady smiled and said, "Well, you were very lucky. That was an expensive car you landed on!" + +The judge said, "Thank you. I'm glad it wasn't more expensive!" + +The lady laughed and drove away. The judge thanked his lucky stars he hadn't fallen any further. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient lady who loved to bake. She made the most delicious cakes and cookies. One day, the ancient lady decided to make a special treat. She wanted to bake something that sparkled and glowed. + +She went to the kitchen and gathered all of the necessary ingredients. She carefully measured out flour, spices, and even some sparkles. Then, she mixed it all together. + +Soon enough, she had a bright yellow mixture that sparkled in the light. The ancient lady carefully popped it in the oven. She watched as it baked. + +When the timer went off, the ancient lady opened the oven. Out came the most beautiful cake. It sparkled and glowed. She couldn't believe her eyes. She was thrilled! + +The ancient lady turned to her three-year-old granddaughter. She said, "Would you like to try a piece of my special sparkly cake?" + +Her granddaughter smiled as she nodded yes. +It was a hot day and John was outside playing in the garden. He sat on the grass, watching the clouds in the sky. Suddenly, he saw something interesting. It was a ladder leaning against the fence! + +John reacted immediately and started running towards it. He wanted to climb it. When he arrived, he noticed the ladder was very high. + +John looked up and said "I'm ready, let's do this!" He carefully started climbing the ladder, one step at a time. + +He eventually made it to the top. He stopped and took a moment to relax. He looked around at the view and smiled. What a great point he had chosen! + +When the sun began to set, John had to leave, but he was happy. He had made it to the top of the ladder! +Once upon a time there was a little girl in a delicate dress. The dress was copper and shimmered in the light. One day she was very happy so she started to dance. She twirled around and around, her dress swaying and glittering. + +The girl's mom smiled watching her dance. + +"You look so beautiful dancing," her mom said. + +The little girl smiled wide and kept dancing. She spun and laughed, her cheerful voice filling the room. + +The girl's dad came over and joined in. He grabbed her hands and started to dance too. Together they moved, spinning and hopping around the room. + +The girl and her dad danced until they were tired, but the memory of their happy dance would last forever. +Once upon a time there was a brave bird named Polly. She liked to sing. She wanted to be the best singer in the world. So, Polly told her friends that she would fly all around the world to find the best singing network. + +Her friends all cheered for her. One said, "Go for it, Polly! You can do it!" + +Polly was excited. She flew off and soon she found a big singing network. She couldn't believe how much fun the birds had. They were singing the most beautiful songs. She joined the network and sang with them. + +After a while, Polly saw a friend of hers flying by. She called out to them. + +"Come sing with us!" Polly said. "We're having so much fun!" + +The friend was amazed to see Polly in the singing network. They flew over and joined in. + +Polly and her friend sang and sang. They sang all the way until the sun rose. It was a wonderful day and everyone laughed and cheered. + +Polly was happy that she had been brave enough to go out and find the singing network. She was excited to share her experience with the other birds. +Molly was a small girl of three. She was very curious and loved exploring. One day she decided to visit a local stable. She had heard all about horses and wanted to get a closer look. + +When she arrived, the stable was full of animals. There were cows, sheep and chickens too. Molly was excited by all of the activity. + +A stable worker approached her and said, "Hello. Is there anything I can help you with?" Molly smiled and nodded her head. "I was just curious and wanted to look around," she said. + +The stable worker smiled and said, "Sure. We have lots of animals to include here. If you like, you can help me feed them." Molly eagerly agreed and followed the worker. + +The worker fed the animals and Molly helped give them some water. They were so hungry and Molly was happy to help. After the animals were taken care of, it was time to go home. + +Before Molly left, the worker said goodbye. He thanked her for her help and said, "I hope you will come back and visit us again." Molly said she would and went back home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a thing. It was an open thing. One day, the thing fell. It fell from very high, so high that it looked like a tiny speck in the sky. + +When the thing fell, a little girl was there. She saw the thing falling and yelled, "Wow! What is that thing?" + +She ran to try and catch the thing, but it was too fast for her. It bounced on the ground, then rolled away. + +The girl followed the thing until it stopped. When she got to it, she opened it up. Inside, the girl found a pretty pink flower. + +The girl smiled and said, "It's so pretty! I'm going to keep it forever!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really wanted to spoil herself. She said to her mom, “Mommy, can I please spoil myself?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course you can! What do you want to do?†+ +The little girl thought for a moment, then said, “I want to take a hot bath. Can I do that?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can! Go and draw yourself a hot bath, and I’ll bring you some bubbles to make it extra special.†+ +The little girl was so happy that she ran off to the bathroom. She ran the water and jumped in, splashing around in the hot water until it was just the right temperature. She lay back and rested her head on the edge of the tub. + +Her mom came in and put some bubbles on her shoulders. The little girl laughed and said, â���œMommy, this is the best way to spoil myself!†+Once upon a time there was a boy named Jasper. He was three years old and he liked bananas. + +One day, he got a plan. He wanted to share some bananas with his friends. He picked out some bananas and took them over to his friends' house. + +When he got there, he knocked on the door. His friend's mom answered. "Hi, I want to serve some bananas!" said Jasper. + +The mom smiled. She said, "That's very kind of you, Jasper. Let's go inside and you can give the bananas to your friends." + +Jasper was so happy he gave the mom a big hug. She gave him four bowls and four spoons. He put a banana in each bowl and served it to his friends. + +It was cold outside, but inside it felt warm and cozy as Jasper's friends happily ate the bananas. They thanked Jasper and said it was so nice of him to share his bananas. + +Jasper smiled and said, "You're welcome! It's nice to serve bananas to my friends." +Once there was a girl named Alex. She was 3 years old. She wanted to work and help her family. + +So one day she decided to clean the kitchen. She grabbed the mop and bucket and set to work. Alex wasn't very good at it, because she was too small. But she kept at it anyway. + +Suddenly Alex heard a strange sound. She stopped and looked around. It was her mom! She was smiling and applauding Alex. + +"Good job sweetheart!", her mom said. "See how hard work can help others?" + +Alex felt so proud. She smiled and hugged her mom. + +But then Alex's older brother Sam walked in. He was always bossy. + +"What are you doing here Alex? You're too little for this kind of work!" he said. + +But Alex wasn't scared of Sam anymore. She looked him straight in the eyes and said, + +"I'm helping mommy with the work. And it's fun too!" + +Sam was taken aback. He looked at Alex with admiration. + +"Wow, okay then," he said. + +Alex was happy. She finished the work with a smile on her face. +One day, Tom was thirsty. He saw a big jug of milk and smiled. He grabbed a cup with his tiny hands and started to drink. Suddenly, a sharp knife fell off the counter, making a loud noise. Tom got scared and spilled the milk, but he was brave and chose to pick up the knife and put it away. + +Tom smiled again. He saw the pale sun outside in the sky and said, “I want to go outside and play!â€. + +Tom’s mom said, “Not yet, Tom. You need to finish your milk first.†+ +Tom’s face lit up, “Can I go outside after I drink my milk?†he asked. + +“Yes, Tom. But drink your milk quickly so you can go outsideâ€, replied Tom’s mom. + +Tom smiled and ran over to the jug of milk. He grabbed another cup and drank it quickly, until it was gone. Tom was happy and went outside to play in the pale sunshine. +Mum and Dad came home from work one day with a curious machine. Mum said it was a network. The 3 year old child didn't understand. But she was curious so she asked Mum what it did. + +Mum said, "A network is something that helps the computer work faster. We can use it to store videos and photos." + +The child asked what videos and photos were and Mum said, "Videos are moving pictures like stories and photos are still pictures like portraits." + +Mum showed the child how to open the network, and then copied some of the photos and videos from the computer. The child was so excited to see the new pictures and stories. She said she now understood what the network was for. + +Mum smiled and said, "That's great! You are so clever." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. +One day, she found a rail. She thought it looked interesting, so she decided to climb on it. +The rail was comfortable and made her feel safe. She was having so much fun. +Then, she heard a voice say, "Hello! Who are you?" +The little girl looked around, but she couldn't see who had spoken. She called back, "My name is Lucy!" + Then a little bunny hopped out of the bushes. He said, "My name is Fred. Wanna be friends?" +Lucy smiled and replied, "Yes, let's be friends!" +From that day on, Lucy and Fred had lots of fun exploring together. They found lots of wonderful things and made lots of memories. +Jack was walking to school one day. He was feeling very excited and could hardly wait to get to school. His teacher was going to teach them a new game today. + +But then Jack stepped on something sharp on the ground and he felt a big hurt in his foot. He stopped and looked down to see what it was. + +"Oh no!" He said, "It's a pointy rock!" + +Jack was sad and he didn't know what to do. He had to get to school. Then he thought of something. He took the rock and he reversed it so that the pointy part was facing the ground. + +Now Jack could step on the rock and it wouldn't hurt his foot. He smiled and took a step on the rock. It worked! + +Jack was happy and he said to himself, +"Good thinking Jack! There's nothing a good reverse can't fix!" + +He laughed, picked up the rock and put it in his pocket. He then continued on his way to school, ready to learn a new game. +One day, Joe saw something move. He went to see what it was and he saw a little mouse. He whispered to the mouse, "hello!" But the mouse didn't answer. Joe looked around and heard some noise. It was coming from the kitchen. + +Joe walked into the kitchen. He saw that the naughty cat was jumping on the kitchen table. The noise was coming from the plates the cat was knocking over. Joe stumbled, the cat looked up and the two of them stared at each other. + +The cat whispered, "shh. If you help me clean up this mess, I won't tell anyone I saw you." + +Joe thought about it for a moment. Then he nodded. Joe and the cat quickly cleaned up the mess. When they were done, the cat smiled and left. Joe watched as the cat disappeared into the house. + +Joe was glad he had been quiet and kept the cat's secret. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to help her family, so she looked around until she found a special crystal. It had a black spot on it and was very sparkly and beautiful. + +Daisy picked up the crystal and asked her mother, “What can I do with this?†+ +Her mother smiled and replied, “You can use it to help other people.†+ +Daisy was very excited. She said goodbye to her mother, took the crystal and went out looking for people who needed help. As she was walking, she heard some crying and saw a little boy sitting by himself. Daisy approached the boy and asked, “What’s wrong?†+ +The little boy told Daisy he had lost his toy and was sad. Daisy smiled and said, “I can help you.†She used her special black crystal to find the toy and the little boy was so happy. + +Daisy was happy too. She felt glad that she could help someone in need. +Ellie and Bobby were brother and sister. Ellie was five and Bobby was three. One day, they decided to go on a visit. + +As they walked along the beach, they saw lots of things. "Look!" said Ellie. "A seagull!" + +Bobby watched as the seagull flew away. "Wasn't it unique?" he asked. + +"Yes, it was," Ellie said. "Let's keep going." + +As they walked along the beach, they saw all sorts of things. They saw sand castles, and shells, and even a funny-looking crab. + +Finally, they reached a special part of the beach. "This is my favorite spot," said Ellie. + +The brother and sister sat down, and looked out over the ocean. They watched as the waves crashed on the shore. + +"This is a great visit," said Bobby. + +"Yes, it is," said Ellie. "I'm glad we could come here together." +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were best friends, and they promised each other they would always stay together. + +One day, Jack got a surprise. It was a new calendar! He couldn't believe his luck. +"What is it?" Jill asked. +"It's a new calendar," Jack said. "It shows all the days in a year." + +Jill smiled. "Let's promise each other that we will do something fun together on every day of the calendar." +Jack thought it was a great idea and promised he would do it. The two friends hugged, and it made them very happy. + +Together, Jack and Jill looked at the new calendar and decided there were so many fun things to do! They said goodbye and went off on their new adventures, always sure to stay together, just like they promised. +John and his mom went to the beach. John saw a bucket and inside was some salt. He picked it up and said to his mom: "Look! I pick salt!" +John's mom smiled and said: "Yes, you picked salt!" + +John carefully felt it. It was smooth and sparkly. He looked around and saw some shorebirds. He said: "Mom, can I pick up a bird?" + +His mom shook her head. "No, John, we can't pick up the birds. But you can pick up some shells and look at them. They're smooth too." + +John was excited and ran around picking up shells and looking at them. He looked at one shell and then another. He liked to feel how smooth they were. + +He had a lot of fun and then it was time to go home. He picked up all of the shells and they started walking back to the car. He had a handful of smooth shells to remember the day. +Once upon a time, there was a loop. The loop was very special and it could bring a smile to anyone who saw it. So, one day, a little girl named Amy took the loop and decided to bring it to her best friend. + +On the way to her friend's house, Amy got a little lost. She started to get upset and felt like giving up. She was about to go home, when suddenly she heard her friend's voice. + +"Amy! Is that you?" + +Amy looked up and there was her best friend standing right in front of her! Amy was so happy to see her. She took out the loop and showed it to her friend. + +"Look what I brought for you!" she said. + +Her friend smiled and took the loop from her. "Thank you, Amy! Now this loop will bring us lots of fun!" + +Amy was so glad to have found her way and to have been able to bring the loop to her best friend. And from that day forward, the two friends always enjoyed playing with the special loop. +Mick was an adventurous little boy. He loved exploring and running around outside. Today he had decided he wanted to go on an even bigger adventure. + +Mick picked up his wallet from the table and asked his mum if he could go and explore the park. + +"But be careful, Mick," his mum said. + +Mick smiled and nodded. He was ready for his adventure. + +Mick ran and explored the park, looking for all sorts of interesting things. As he was about to leave, he saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering around. + +Mick was so excited that he called out to his mum, "Mum, come and see the butterfly!" + +His mum smiled and they spent more time together watching the butterfly until it flew away. + +It had been a very adventurous and fun day. Mick was glad he had called and explored the park. +One day Billy and his mum were in the garden. Billy was stirring the soil with a spade. The soil felt nice and soft, like a big hug. + +Suddenly, Billy saw something jump out of the soil. It was a tiny seed! + +Mum smiled at Billy. She said, "Let's plant the seed, Billy, and see what happens!" + +Billy was very glad. + +He dug a nice hole and put the seed inside it. Then he stirred the soil to cover the seed and Mum gave him some water to help it grow. + +Days went by. Then one morning, Billy saw the top of a tree coming out of the soil. + +He was so excited, he ran to his mum and shouted, "Come and look! Our tree is here!" + +Mum hugged Billy and said, "I'm so glad we planted our tiny seed. It's grown into a beautiful tree." + +Billy and his mum smiled together. They watched the little tree grow and laughed whenever the wind blew its leaves. +Sasha was a curious three year old. Every day she used to go exploring in her garden. One day when she was walking, she saw something that made her amazed. It was an impressive building with velvet curtains hanging from the window. There were two tall white pillars at the entrance, that were leaning inwards. + +Sasha wanted to find out more so she slowly went up to the building. When she got there, she leaned in closer for a better look. Then she heard a voice from inside saying “who’s there?†Sasha was startled and stepped back. She thought “who can it be?†+ +Sasha cautiously replied “It’s Sasha. I just wanted to have a look at the velvet curtains.†The voice said “Come on inâ€. Sasha was so excited that she quickly opened the door. Inside, she saw something very impressive. There were dolls, toys, books and games. Sasha was so delighted that she started to play with the dolls and toys. She had an amazing time and it was an afternoon she’d never forget. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad who loved to play games. Every day after school they would start a new game. + +One day mom said "Let's play a new game. I think it'll be perfect". Dad was so excited and couldn't wait to play. + +They sat down on the living room floor. Dad said "What game do we play first?". Mom thought for a moment and then said "Let's play with blocks". + +Dad and Mom began to build towers with the blocks. They made shapes with the blocks and had so much fun. They built houses and castles with the blocks. Every house and castle was perfect! + +Suddenly dad stopped and said "The game is finished". They both smiled, happy with the perfect game they had just played. +One day, Mary went to the park. She saw a puddle and jumped in it. She laughed and jumped, splashing around in it. + +Suddenly she saw a frog. It looked at Mary with big eyes and Mary smiled. The frog didn't smile back, instead it bowed. Mary saw this and bowed back. + +The frog then said, " Ride on my back and I will show you something amazing". Mary was so excited and quickly got on the frog's back. + +The frog jumped and hopped, taking Mary to an even bigger puddle. It stopped at the edge of the puddle and said, " Now jump into this puddle. I promise you won't get wet". + +Mary looked at the frog, stubbornly shaking her head. The frog begged her to try, but she just sat on the edge, not wanting to try. + +Finally, the frog couldn't wait any longer. It jumped over the puddle with Mary still on its back. To Mary's surprise, she didn't get wet! + +Mary smiled and thanked the frog. Then, bursting with joy, she jumped into the puddle and started splashing around. +Once upon a time, there was a very excited little girl named Lucy. She wanted to bake a special dish, so she asked her mom if she could help. + +"Yes, Lucy," her mom said. "Let's make a cake!" + +Lucy grabbed the bowl and her mom helped her add the ingredients. They stirred everything together and put it in the oven to bake. + +After a while, the cake was done. Lucy was so excited to see it that she wanted to take a bite right away. + +"No, Lucy," her mom said. "Let's wait until it cools off. Then we can enjoy it together!" + +Lucy waited patiently, and soon the cake was cooled down enough to eat. She had lots of fun eating her special dish with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a small and happy family. Mommy and Daddy taught their three-year-old daughter all the new things she wanted to learn. Every night, Daddy would read the daughter a bedtime story. + +One night, Daddy stopped the story just before the ending. + +“This story is about marriage,†Daddy said, “It’s when two people get together and live in one house.†+ +“Why?†The daughter asked, wide-eyed. + +“Because it makes them feel safe and happy,†Mommy said, holding the daughter’s hand. + +“And it’s very colorful!†Daddy said, smiling. + +“Oh,†the daughter said, and smiled too. + +And that’s how Daddy and Mommy taught the daughter about marriage. From then on, the family was closer than ever. +One morning, little Bobby was playing in his room. He saw something exciting on the floor - a big box! Bobby was so curious and wanted to know what was inside. He started to unpack the box and soon he was stunned by what he saw. Sitting in front of him was the cutest sailor ever! + +"Wow!" Bobby shouted. + +The sailor smiled. "What's wrong? Are you surprised?" + +Bobby nodded. "Can I play with you?" he asked. + +The sailor laughed and said, "Of course! What fun things do you want to do?" + +Bobby thought for a moment and then started talking about the disgusting mud pies he liked to make. The sailor was so excited to participate, so before long they were making the most disgusting mud pies ever! They laughed and laughed until there was mud all over Bobby's room. + +When it was time to clean up, the sailor hugged Bobby goodbye and said, "It was so much fun playing with you today. See you soon!" Bobby smiled. He was so happy he had made a new friend. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved to crawl. One day she was crawling around when an ambulance came by. It was going very fast and making a lot of noise. The little girl didn't like it very much. + +The girl stopped crawling and said, "That ambulance was rude." + +Then a grown-up said, "That ambulance was in a hurry to help someone who needs it." + +The little girl thought about this and said, "That ambulance was still a bit rude." + +The grown-up said, "Maybe so, but sometimes people have to be a bit rude to help others." + +The little girl nodded and started crawling again. She was happy to know that the ambulance was helping someone even if it was a bit rude. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to organize things, like his toy cars, in his play carpet. + +One day Jack went to the beach. He was so excited! He saw so many jellyfish in the ocean. + +He wanted to organize them. He tried very hard to move them around but the jellyfish were very slippery. He was getting very frustrated and feeling quite miserable. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. “Why don’t you just play with the jellyfish? They are a lot of fun!†+ +Jack turned around and saw a friendly seagull standing behind him. The seagull said with a cheerful voice, “Let's play together!†+ +Jack smiled and decided to play with the jellyfish. They became very good friends! +Once there was a little girl. She was walking in the garden one day. She saw a big mystery and wanted to fill it. + +The little girl said, "I want to fill this mystery. What should I do?" + +Suddenly, a kind butterfly flew down. The butterfly said, "I will help you. I know the answer." + +The butterfly said, "You need to be thoughtful. Just think about what you need to fill the mystery with. Then, you'll find the answer." + +The little girl was so excited. She thought for a minute, and then she knew what she needed. She filled the mystery with a wonderful surprise. + +The little girl was happy. The butterfly said, "I am glad that I could help. I'm sure it's a wonderful surprise!" +Richard was a curious little boy. He was always finding things to explore. One day he was playing in his backyard when he heard something mysterious. It felt like motion in the air. + +He looked all around but he couldn't see what it was. He was scared and wanted to hide. He ran behind some big bushes and crouched down. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. "Hello? Is anyone there?" + +He was even more scared and he tried to hide even more. But then the voice said "It's okay. I won't hurt you. I just want to talk." + +Richard slowly stood up and looked around the bushes. He saw a big shiny dragon hovering in the air. The dragon was smiling and said, "What's your name little one?" + +Richard smiled back and said, "I'm Richard." + +The dragon nodded and said, "Well, hello Richard. I'm here to take you on a mystical journey. Are you ready?" + +Richard was very excited and he said yes. The dragon smiled and said, "Let's go!" + +And so Richard went off on a magical ride with the mysterious dragon. He explored places he'd never seen before and made all kinds of new friends. By the time he had to go home, Richard knew that he would never forget this fantastic day. +Once upon a time, a bull named Fluffy lived in a meadow. Fluffy was independent, which means he could go wherever he wanted. + +One day, Fluffy decided to go explore the woods. As he was walking, he came upon a beautiful lake. + +Fluffy loved the lake and decided to go for a swim! He jumped in and began to splash around. Suddenly, Fluffy felt the ground shaking and heard a loud noise. + +Fluffy: What's happening?! + +Suddenly, a bunch of frogs started to jump out of the water. One frog turned to Fluffy and said, "It's spring! Time to look for a mate!" Fluffy was so excited to see the frogs springing around! He jumped out of the lake and ran back to the meadow. He was so happy that he was now part of the spring season. +One day a dad and his three-year-old daughter went out for a walk. The dad asked his daughter, "Where do you want to go?" + +The daughter smiled and said, "I want to go to the university!" + +The dad was very shocked and asked, "What do you know about university?" + +The daughter replied, "I know it is a place with lots of sort people!" + +The dad laughed and said, "Yes, that's true. University has lots of students and teachers sorting out things." + +The dad and his daughter took a train to the university. Once they got there, the dad said, "This is the university. It's such a high place!" + +The daughter was very excited and said, "Look! There are lots of people sorting things out!" + +The dad was very proud and said, "Yes, they are. They are sorting out how to learn and how to make the world a better place." + +The dad and his daughter spent the day looking around the university, watching people sort things out, and learning more about what it means to go to university. It was a day they would never forget! +Tommy's mommy had something special for him. She said, "Let's go visit Grandma! She has something special for you!" Tommy was so excited, he wanted to go see Grandma very much. + +When they arrived, Grandma was waiting with a big smile on her face. She said, "Tommy, I have something very special for you!" She held up a very adorable teddy bear. Tommy was so happy! + +"Thank you Grandma!" said Tommy. He hugged the bear. + +Grandma said, "Tommy, do you want to take this bear with you?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "Yes please, Grandma! I wish I could keep him always!" + +Grandma said, "I will permit you to keep the bear with you always, my dear! I hope you will love him always." + +Tommy hugged his Grandma, then hugged his adorable new teddy bear. He said, "Thank you so much Grandma, I love him!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "I am so happy you like him, Tommy!" + +Tommy held his bear tight and ran to show Mommy his new special gift from Grandma. He was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a magical well. Every day the well would turn around, and the creatures who lived nearby would watch its graceful movements. One day a little girl named Sarah saw the well turn, and she knew it was time to speak. + +"Hello, well," said Sarah, waving her hand. +"Greetings," replied the well. + +"Do you have any treasure hidden in there?" asked Sarah. +"Yes, I have a bag of jewels and gold," answered the well. + +Sarah was so excited! She thanked the well and carefully turned the handle to open the door. When the door opened, she could see the beautiful shiny treasure inside. She thanked the well again and took the treasure home. + +From that day on, Sarah and the magical well were friends. Whenever Sarah would come back, the well would turn around in a graceful way, as if it was greeting her. Together, they would share stories and adventures, and Sarah always felt special in the presence of the magical well. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Paul. One day, they were playing in the park when they found a magnet. + +John held the magnet in his hand and said, "Let's fight with the magnet!" + +Paul said, "That sounds difficult. We should play something else." + +John said, "No, let's try it. It'll be fun!" + +So they started to fight with the magnet. First, one of them would throw the magnet and then try to catch it. When one caught the magnet, the other had to try and get it away. They kept playing with the magnet until they got tired and stopped. + +John and Paul were happy they tried the new game and agreed to play it again soon. They both agreed that playing with the magnet was a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear. His name was Felix and he wanted to design something special. He thought and thought until an idea came to him: a cap! He went to the store with his mom and dad to buy some materials. + +When they got there, Felix saw so many colorful fabrics and ribbons, he was so excited! He chose a bright green fabric with some red stripes and yellow ribbons. He also picked out a nice pink hat. + +At home, he quickly got to work. He used the material to make the cap and the ribbons to decorate it. When his parents saw it, they were so impressed. "That's a very fair cap, Felix!" they exclaimed. + +Felix was so proud of his work. He grabbed it and tried it on. He looked very handsome in his new cap. "It's just perfect!" Felix said happily. +Davey was playing with his toy boat when he noticed something. From the window, he could see his neighbour, Mr. Jones, playing with a bigger boat in his garden. Davey wanted to get close, but it was too far away. + +He thought for a moment and had an idea. Davey ran to his room and grabbed a very long cord. He quickly ran outside and tied the cord to his boat. Then he ran outside to the end of the cord and tied it to a tree. + +He stood back and admired his creation. He was now close enough to watch Mr. Jones. Mr Jones noticed the cord and looked at Davey with a surprised expression. He thought Davey was very clever. + +All of Davey's friends saw the big cord and were pleased too. Everyone was so impressed that they wanted a cord too. But Davey didn't want to give it away. He was envious of his invention. He only wanted one cord and it was his. + +Mr. Jones said to Davey, "Maybe you could make more cords so there is enough for everyone." + +Davey thought this was a great idea. With the help of his friends, they began to make more cords, until there was enough for everyone. And everyone's boats were now closer to each other, allowing them to increase their playing area. +Once there was a girl named True. She was 3 years old and she liked to play with her friends. She wanted to know who was the heaviest. One day, True and her friends went to the market and asked the shopkeeper to weigh each one of them. + +True was feeling very nervous. Her friends were not as scared as she was because they were very confident. + +At last, it was True's turn to weigh. She slowly stepped on the scale. The shopkeeper looked at the weight and said, “True is the heaviest. Congratulations!†+ +True didn't know what to say. She slowly stepped off the scale and looked at her friends with surprise. One of her friends said, “You won! You're the heaviest!" + +True felt happy and proud. She smiled and said, “I'm the heaviest! I can play with my friends now and have fun!†+Jill and Joe sat on the grass in the park. They looked around at the trees and their soft leaves, the birds singing in the sky, and the laughing children running around. + +Suddenly, Jill started to squirm and squiggle around. "What's wrong, Jill?" asked Joe. + +"I have to go to the toilet," said Jill. + +Joe helped Jill to stand up and gently held her arm as they walked to the nearest public toilet. But when they opened the door, they found it already occupied! + +"Why don't you find somewhere else to sit and wait," said Joe. "I'll keep watch until it is free." + +Jill nodded and settled down on a bench nearby. After a few minutes, Joe saw that the toilet was now empty. He opened the door for Jill and held her hand as she walked inside. + +When she came out a few minutes later, she smiled and said, "Thank you for being so gentle." Joe smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" + +Then they walked back to the park, hand in hand, to enjoy the rest of their day. +Once upon a time there was a little bear named Bob. He wanted to go and explore the world. One day the sun was shining brightly, so he decided it was the perfect day for an adventure. He grabbed his hat, put on his shoes, and said goodbye to his mom. + +Bob started to walk in the direction of the sun, and soon he came across a big tree. He listened carefully and heard a voice. It was quiet but he could just make it out. + +"Hello?" he said. + +A little bird flew out from behind the tree. "I'm Tom the bird," the bird said. "Why don't you come with me? I know some interesting places you can go!" + +Bob was excited and followed Tom the bird. They flew up and up until the sun was just a speck in the sky. Eventually they stopped at a big hill. Bob couldn't believe his eyes. He saw mountains and valleys and what looked like a rainbow. It was so beautiful. + +Bob thanked Tom the bird for the interesting journey and said he wanted to go home. Tom the bird said goodbye, and off Bob went, walking home in the direction of the setting sun. +Mummy and Daddy took Bob the boy to the bedroom. They said, 'We will show you something special.' + +Bob asked, 'What is it?' + +'It is a switch,' said Daddy. + +Mummy said, 'You can flick it up or down.' + +Bob asked, 'What will it do?' + +Mummy said, 'It can turn on a light.' + +Bob said, 'Can I try?' + +Daddy said, 'Yes, we will allow you to flick the switch.' + +Bob flicked the switch up and down. He laughed and said, 'This is not boring.' + +Mummy said, 'It is fun to switch lights on and off.' + +Bob said, 'I love playing with the switch!' +Once there was a happy group of friends. They were walking in the sunshine and felt so cheery. + +Suddenly, a rabbit ran across their path. It was a big, white rabbit! + +The friends screamed and ran after it, trying to grab it. They laughed and chased it around the grassy field until one of them, Jack, finally caught it. + +"Look, I caught it!" Jack shouted, smiling. + +The friends were so happy and they all hugged Jack and patted him on the back. + +"I'm so glad you caught it," said Jill. + +"Me too," said the other friends with a smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both ready to go on an adventure. One day, they decided to explore a new country. + +Friend 1 said, "I can't wait to go, I love adventures!" + +Friend 2 said, "Me too, I love travelling to new places!" + +They both packed their bags, said goodbye to their family and hopped on a plane. + +When they arrived in the country, they saw many things they had never seen before. They tasted new foods and made new friends. Everywhere they went, they saw people smiling and waving. + +Friend 1 said, "I love this country! The people here are so nice and friendly." + +Friend 2 said, "I love it too. I can't wait to explore more!" + +The two friends spent a few days exploring the new country and had so much fun. By the time they had to go, they were both ready for their next adventure. They looked forward to coming back to the country they had quickly grown to love. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl called Pinny. Every day, Pinny would go and play in the fields near her house. She loved to pick herbs and collect pretty rocks. + +One day, Pinny realised she was alone in the fields. She couldn't find her mum or her siblings. Pinny began to panic. + +Suddenly she heard her mum's voice and saw her running towards her looking scared. +"Pinny, something ordinary happened," said Mum, "Let's go home." +Pinny was confused. She had no idea what her mum meant. + +Back at home Mum explained what had happened, "Pinny, I saw an ordinary lion in the fields. I was so scared I ran to find you!" + +Pinny was amazed. She had never seen anything so extraordinary before. Pinny and her mum hugged each other tight. + +From then on, mum made sure that Pinny only played in the fields that were nearby and asked her to always keep a close eye out for ordinary lions! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was always on the lookout for something to do. One day, while walking in his backyard, Tim spotted a wild rose growing nearby. He thought to himself, "This wild rose looks so pretty. I want to replace it with something even better!" + +He went to the garden and started searching for another flower. He found a bright pink rose and decided to pick it. But the stem of the pink rose was so long Tim knew he had to do something about it. + +He then went to his mom for help. He said, “Mom, I found a wild rose and want to replace it with this pink rose. Can you help me cut the stem shorter?†+ +Mom smiled and said, “Of course! I’m happy you want to make something special happen. Let’s get to work!†+ +After they finished trimming the stem of the pink rose, Tim carefully put it in the spot of the wild rose. It was so beautiful! Tim was so happy with what he created. He smiled and shouted with excitement, “I love it!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a troubled day. She was walking through the woods when she accidently stepped on something sharp. She looked down and saw it was a shoe. She picked up the shoe with her small hands and poked it with her finger. + +Suddenly, a little rabbit jumped out from inside the shoe. “Please don’t poke me!†the bunny said, “I was looking for a place to hide.†+ +The little girl smiled kindly at the bunny. “You can stay in my shoe,†she said, “It's nice and safe here.†+ +The bunny hopped inside the shoe as the little girl carried him home. The two were friends ever since that day! +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Sam. His parents had a farm with lots of sheep in it! Every day, Sam would go out to the farm and play with the sheep. + +One day, Sam was feeling jolly and wanted to have some fun. He yelled out loud to the sheep: "Hey, let's all run around!" The sheep were having so much fun as they ran around in circles. + +Sam was feeling so happy that he started to laugh and yell out, "Wheeeeee!" + +Suddenly, his mom came out of the house and yelled, "Sam, it's time for dinner!" + +Sam stopped running around and said, "Okay, mom!" He then gave the sheep a big hug goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow!" + +The sheep waved goodbye as Sam went back to the house. He had such a jolly time playing with them! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and very stubborn. Each morning she liked to explore the world around her. She found many wonderful things! + +One day while exploring the garden, Lily discovered a bottle. It was shiny and smelled so good. She asked her mom what it was. + +"It's perfume," her mom answered. + +Lily liked it so much she wanted to keep it. But her mom said no. + +"You can look at it, but you must not keep it," her mom said. + +But Lily was stubborn and she kept the bottle anyway. She put it on a shelf in her bedroom so she could always look at it. + +Lily loved smelling the perfume and exploring the garden each day. It was a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. One day, he was playing football with his best friend, Jill. Jack and Jill loved running around throwing and kicking the football. + +Jack said to Jill, "Let's have a snack!" + +Jill said, "Yes! I'm so hungry!" + +So they ran to the kitchen and got some delicious snacks. Jack tasted a yummy biscuit and said, "This tastes really good!" + +Jill said, "Let's play a game!" + +Jack said, "Okay, let's play a game with the football!" + +So Jack and Jill ran outside and organized a game of football. They kicked and threw the football and laughed and giggled the entire time. They had so much fun playing the game together! + +When it was time for Jack and Jill to go home, they hugged each other goodbye. They promised to play together again soon and then ran off to their own homes. +Mummy and Daddy took Jack to the park. Jack was very excited as he loved to go outside and play. + +When they arrived at the park Jack saw that a bird had put its nest in a twig on a tall tree. Jack liked to watch the bird flying around. He felt so proud and happy. + +Jack decided to pick the twig. But the twig was too high and he could not reach it. He asked Mummy and Daddy to help him. Mummy and Daddy smiled and laughed. + +Mummy said, "Let's all jump together to get that twig, that should be fine". + +Jack thought it was a great idea. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the twig. He felt very embarrassed as everyone was laughing. + +Suddenly, Daddy found a long stick and managed to pick the twig with it. Daddy handed the twig to Jack. Jack was so happy and thanked Daddy with a big hug. + +Mummy proud of Daddy said, "That was fine work Daddy". Jack felt proud and lucky to have such lovely Mummy and Daddy. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to try something new. + +So one day, Daisy went to her mum and said, "Mum, can I try something different?" Her mum smiled and said, "Yes! Why don't you try a dancing class?" + +So the next day, Daisy went to her first dancing class. When she got there, everyone seemed so exciting, but Daisy was a bit scared. She looked around and saw all the ordinary people dancing. + +Daisy took a deep breath and tried to join in. Soon, she was having a great time! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, and Daisy was so proud of herself for giving it a go. + +At the very end, the teacher said, "Well done everyone. I'm so proud of you, Daisy. You did great!" + +Daisy smiled and said, "Thank you! I'm glad I tried it!" +Mum and Dad were walking through the park, when they saw a pretty mirror. +Mum said, "Oh look, a mirror! Let's have a look at it". +Dad smiled, and said, "Yes, let's". +They went to the mirror and looked at their reflections. Mum looked happy, and Dad had a big smile on his face. + +Then Dad said. "Let's let [child's name] have a look too". So they brought the mirror over to the little one. +The little one saw their reflection in the mirror and said, "Woah! That's me!" +Mum said, "Yes, it's you! You look so pretty!". + +The little one was so happy, and they started to laugh and dance. Dad said, "Look at the pretty colours in the mirror!" And they all laughed and had fun together in front of the pretty mirror. +Once upon a time there was a little dancer. She was so tiny and loved to move her body to the music. One day she went to the park to practice her moves. + +Suddenly a voice said, "Nice dancing!" She looked up and saw a little boy smiling at her. She said, "Thank you!" + +The little boy asked, "Can you show me some dancing too?" The little dancer happily said, "Yes!" + +The little boy tried to move and twirl, but he kept falling over. The little dancer smiled and said, "It's ok. You just need practice!" + +The little boy thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Can you help me?" The little dancer smiled and said, "Yes! I'll yield you some tips." + +The little boy tried again, and this time he started to move like the little dancer. She smiled and said, "You're a natural!" The little dancer and the little boy danced together until the sun went down. +Once there was a little mouse. She was very intelligent and liked to explore the wide world around her. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. +She packed her bag and hopped off into the forest. As she explored, she saw lots of wonderful things. She saw flowers that had sprung up out of the ground, birds singing in the trees, and a river that sparkled in the sunshine. + +The little mouse wanted to explore even further and so she set off walking. After a while, she came across a wide meadow. She stopped and admired the beauty of the grass and the flowers that had sprung up. In the middle of the meadow, she saw a her a small house. + +Curious, the little mouse went closer to the house. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from inside. + +“Who’s there?†it asked. + +The little mouse was scared, but she mustered her courage and spoke. + +“My name is Mouse,†she said. “I’m exploring the world and I saw this wide meadow. Who are you?†+ +“I’m an old owl,†said the voice. “I’m wise and intelligent and I live here in the meadow. Would you like to come in and have a rest?†+ +The little mouse was very pleased to be +One day, a small girl and her mom went to a big store to buy a chair. The girl saw a large green chair that she really liked. + +"Can I get that chair?" the girl asked. + +Her mom smiled. "Yes, but you need to behave first," she said. + +The girl was very excited. She looked at the chair and she imagined that she was sitting in it at home. + +Soon, the girl and her mom were on their way home. The girl had to carry the chair because it was too big for her mom. As she carried it, she kept thinking about how awesome it would be to take a nap in the large green chair. + +When they got home, the girl sat in the chair and smiled. She was very proud that she had behaved so well and was now the proud owner of a large green chair. +Little Sarah loved to go on picnics with her family. Today, the family was going to have a picnic in the park. + +As Sarah walked through the park, it was so beautiful. The sun was warm and the flowers were colorful. + +Sarah and her family found the perfect spot for their picnic. Her mother spread out the blanket and everyone sat down. + +Sarah's father took out a big jar of red jelly. She recognized it right away and felt dizzy with excitement. She asked her mother, "Can I have some jelly?" + +Her mother smiled, "Yes, Sarah, you can!" + +Sarah was so happy, she screamed with joy. She and her family enjoyed the jelly and the rest of the picnic. It was the best day ever! +One day, a deaf owner and their cat were walking in the park. Suddenly, a friendly bird flew down from the sky and landed next to the owner. The bird said, “Welcome!†+ +The owner was so happy that the bird could talk. They said, “Thank you, little bird.†+ +The bird looked at the owner’s cat and said, “Do you want to fly with me?†+ +The cat was very excited. It said, “Meow!†+ +The owner smiled and said, “Yes, the cat would love to fly with you. Please welcome it!†+ +The bird said, “Welcome, cat! Let’s go!†+ +The owner waved goodbye as the bird and the cat flew away into the sky. + +They had a lot of fun that day. The bird welcomed the cat, and they both had the time of their lives! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Brobee and Foofa. They were both very happy and liked to play together. One day they decided to organize a party. + +Foofa said "Let's invite all of our friends!". + +Brobee got confused. "I'm not sure how to do it, Foofa". + +Foofa said, "Don't worry, it's easy. We just need to organize it like a hive. We can send invitations and ask everyone to bring something!" + +Brobee thought about it for a few minutes and then smiled. "That's a great idea - I can help!" + +So, the two friends got to work. They organized the party and sent out the invitations. Everyone was excited and couldn't wait for the big day. + +And that's how Brobee and Foofa organized the best party ever! +"Mommy, what're you doing?" asked Sally as she walked into the kitchen. + +"I'm making soup," her mom replied, as she stirred the pot. + +"What's that?" Sally said excitedly, pointing to the wooden spoon. + +"Oh, this is a spoon. I'm stirring the soup," her mom explained. + +Sally nodded, then asked, "What's that in your hand?" + +"This is my journal. I'm writing down recipes for my soup," replied her mom. She gave her journal a long look before returning it to the counter. + +"Wow!" Sally said. She was just about to ask another question when mommy added vegetables to the pot. "Oh, it smells good!" Sally said, breathing in the delicious smell. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it does. Now why don't you go find something to do until it's ready?" + +"Ok!" Sally said with a smile. She skipped out of the kitchen and went to find something to do. She couldn't wait to eat the soup! +The sun was hot, and Luke was outside playing. He saw a butterfly flutter by and smiled. He liked to watch the butterflies come around, it made him happy. + +He walked over to a new patch of grass and noticed something on the ground. He bent down and it was a card! He picked it up and studied it. + + Suddenly a voice spoke, "Hello there." Luke looked up and saw an old man, who was deaf. The old man said, "I dropped my card. May I please have it back?" + +Luke smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" He handed the card to the old man, who was very happy. "Thank you, my boy," he said. + +The old man said goodbye and walked away. Luke smiled, feeling great that he helped the man. He put his hands in his pockets and walked back home, feeling proud. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cindy. Cindy was happy to go to school everyday. On this special day, Cindy was very excited to go to school. + +When she got to school Cindy saw that the teacher had a big envelope. She asked her teacher, "What is that?" Her teacher smiled and said, "It's a special surprise for the class today." + +When it was time to open the envelope, Cindy was so excited. When they opened the envelope, they found some happy stickers and a card. + +Cindy asked the teacher, "How did you get this?" The teacher smiled and said, "I mailed it to us." Cindy was so happy and she hugged her teacher. + +At the end of the day, Cindy and her classmates said goodbye to their teacher and hugged her as they left. As Cindy skipped home, she felt so happy that she got to experience the surprise from the envelope. The experience made her feel even more excited to go back to school the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. In the tall tree, there was an egg. Every day, the egg would see the tall tree from its nest. + +One day, the egg asked the tall tree, "What do you see?" The tall tree replied, "I see the sky and the wind. I see the sun and stars." + +The egg was very excited. It looked around and asked, "What else do you see?" The tall tree smiled and said, "I see birds and animals, and I see the other trees." + +The egg was so happy. It hopped out of its nest and said, "Let's go explore!" The tall tree nodded, and together they went on an adventure. + +The egg saw many things - pretty flowers, a bubbling brook, and a bright rainbow. The egg smiled and said to the tall tree, "Thank you for taking me on this amazing journey!" The tall tree smiled and said, "You're welcome, little egg." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Carla. She was always very curious about the world around her. One day, Carla went for a walk in the woods. + +She saw a big, fierce animal eating some food in the tall grass. Carla wanted to get closer and see what it was. She started to walk slowly, but her foot slipped on a rock and she stumbled. + +The animal heard the noise and suddenly looked up with big, fierce eyes. Carla was scared and shouted: "Don't eat me!" + +The animal smiled, walked over to Carla and said in a deep, rumbly voice: "I won't hurt you, little one. I'm just a big, cuddly bear." + +Carla was relieved and happily gave the bear a hug. The bear thanked her for the hug and waved goodbye as it walked back into the grass. Carla smiled and walked back home, thinking about the big bear. +Once upon a time, there was a great little boy called Joe. He liked to help wash the laundry every day. +One day, while Joe was putting the wet clothes in the machine, he noticed something strange. After he put the wet clothes in the basket, he saw something pink in the machine. Joe said, "What is that?" +He carefully reached out his hand and picked up a strawberry. "Wow! This looks yummy!" said Joe. +He tasted it and it was sweet. Joe said, "Mmmmm, this is so great!" He started picking some of the strawberries from the machine and eating them. +Finally, his mommy came and said, "Joe, do not eat the strawberries from the laundry machine!" +Joe listened to his mommy and put all the strawberries back in the machine. Joe said, "OK Mommy, I won't eat them anymore!" +From that day on, Joe was more careful when he did the laundry. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. One day, Jane was playing in her garden when she came across a can of spray. She decided to go outside and spray it. The air smelt nice and fresh. Then Jane became very tired, so she decided to go inside for a snack. + +Jane opened the fridge and grabbed out her favourite snack. It was a big juicy apple, just the way she liked it. She took a big bite and it was delicious. + +Suddenly, there was a noise coming from the garden. Jane opened the door to see what was going on. To her surprise, a big bird was on the ground. + +"What are you doing here?†Jane asked. + +“I was flying high up in the sky and then your spray made me so tired that I had to come down," said the bird. + +“Oh no, I'm so sorry,†Jane said. + +Jane gave the bird some of her snack and then they talked for a while until the bird was no longer tired. Then the bird flew away. + +From then on, Jane learned to always be careful when spraying so she would not accidentally make any other creatures tired. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn dog named Spot. Spot loved to take long naps and go on walks. + +One day it was raining outside and Spot did not want to move. His owner, Mike, wanted to go outside and get some fresh air. + +Mike said, “Spot, let’s go for a walk.†But Spot just closed his eyes tight and stayed in his spot. + +Mike tried to get Spot to move again but Spot still stayed in his spot. Mike started to massage Spot’s head to get him to rise up. Finally, Spot started to rise up slowly. + +Mike said, “Good boy, Spot! Now let’s go for a walk in the rain.†Spot and Mike went outside and enjoyed a nice walk in the rain. Even though Spot was stubborn, he still had fun. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was 3 years old and loved to play outside. + +One day, Lily’s mommy gave her a brand new toy - a light pink wheel! Lily was so excited, she could hardly wait to try it out. + +So she took off running and tried to balance on it. She wobbled left and right and soon enough, found her balance. As she rode, all around her things were blooming. Wildflowers, grass and trees all lit up in the sunlight. + +Lily laughed and clapped, shouting out “I’m riding the wheel! Look at me! I’m doing it!†+ +Just then, her mommy called out to her, “That’s wonderful, Lily! You look like an expert. Now why don’t you come and show daddy?†+ +Lily cheered and shouted, “Yes! Let me show Daddy how I can ride the wheelâ€. With that she raced off, perched on her new toy and rode it all around the garden, blooming with joy! +A boy saw a dead bird in his garden. He went close to it and recognized it. It was his pet parrot, Pluto. He was so sad. He wanted to give Pluto a proper farewell. + +The boy asked his mom to help. Mom gave him a wrap. He put it around the parrot and carefully held it in his hands. + +The boy asked his mom, "Why is Pluto dead?" + +Mom said, "We don't know why your parrot is no longer alive. It makes us sad too. Let's give him a nice farewell." + +The boy nodded and recognized the wrap around his beloved pet. He buried Pluto in the garden. He shed a few tears and said goodbye to his pet parrot. +Papa and the little girl were playing in the garden. Papa held up a big, thick hose and said to the little girl, "Let's water the flowers!" The little girl got very excited and ran to the hose. + +The little girl grabbed the hose and started to spray water all around. Papa said, "No, sweetheart, don't spray the water over there. Point the hose just at the flowers." The little girl shook her head and said, "No! I want to lie down on the hose!" + +Papa laughed and said, "Okay, you can lie on the hose if you promise to only spray the flowers." The little girl smiled and said, "I promise!" She put the thick hose on the ground and lay down on top of it. She stretched out her arms and legs and laughed. + +Papa laughed too and then said, "Now, only spray the flowers, okay?" The little girl nodded her head and started spraying the flowers with water from the hose. Papa watched with a big smile as the little girl watered the flowers. +Sue and Seth were two best friends. They were walking through the woods one day when Sue had an idea. + +"Let's find something sparkly!" she said. + +Seth thought it was a great idea and they soon found a hole in a tree. Inside was a box with a bright light shining from it. + +"What do you think is inside?" asked Seth. + +Sue put her eyes close and reached in. She pulled out a shiny coin. + +"It's so rich!" said Sue. + +Seth smiled and said, "Let's look around and see if we can find any more." + +They searched and searched and soon found another coin, this one even brighter than the first! + +"This is so cool!" said Sue. + +The two friends laughed and looked around some more. In a small crevice they found a sparkly point. + +"It's so shiny," said Seth. + +They took the three treasures home and shared them with their families. From then on, every time they went to the woods, they looked for things that shone! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tom. One day, Tom decided to go on an adventure. He put on his shoes and started walking down a wild trail. + +As he walked, he saw interesting things - a yellow flower, red berries, a butterfly. He couldn't help but giggle. + +After a while, Tom came to a huge hill. He tried his best to climb up it, but he got tired. He sat down and was about to go back home. + +Just then, he heard a voice. "You can do it Tom!" Tom looked up - it was a friendly squirrel. It ran up the hill and together they climbed to the top. + +At the end of the trail was a magical lake. Tom gasped in amazement - he'd never seen anything so beautiful! He and the squirrel laughed and played in the lake until it was time to go home. + +Tom thanked the squirrel and said goodbye. Then, he started walking back down the wild trail - happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Janet. She loved to play in the garden. She made lots of mud pies and buried her toys in the ground. Her mom watched her happily as she tidied up her mess. + +One day, Janet's mom said, "Janet, can you help me bury these potatoes in the ground?" Janet nodded and said, "Yes mommy! Let's do it!" + +So, Janet and her mom went out to the garden and started to dig a hole in the ground. Janet was so good at digging and making it deep and tidy. She filled the hole with potatoes and covered it with dirt. + +When it was all done, Janet's mom said, "Well done Janet! You did such a good job burying the potatoes!" Janet smiled and said, "Let's do more!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Abby. Abby wanted to sing a song. She got a bag and went outside. + +When she arrived in the sunny park, Abby saw a bird. It was a graceful bird with pretty feathers. + +Abby held her bag tightly and started to sing a song. The bird listened and smiled. + +The bird said, “That was a very nice song. I wish I could sing like you, Abby!†+ +Abby smiled and said, “You can learn if you try. Just listen and copy what I do.†+ +So, the bird and Abby sang together. They sang a happy song and smiled and laughed when it was done. + +Abby smiled and said, “That was fun! We sang a nice song, didn’t we?†+ +The bird said, “Yes, we sure did! Let’s do it again sometime!†+ +And they did. Every day they sang together, and their singing sounded graceful. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a naughty potato. The potato would always play tricks and try to make everyone laugh. One day, the potato decided to twist and turn itself into a funny shape. He wiggled and giggled, hoping he would make everyone laugh. + +"Look at me!" The naughty potato said. But no one thought it was funny. The potato was so sad. + +Then a 3 year old child came along. He watched the potato, and thought it was funny. The child started laughing, and soon everyone was joining in too. + +"Thank you for making me laugh," said the potato. + +"Anytime," said the 3 year old. "You're so funny, naughty potato!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was a strong, brave and curious boy. + +Tom's dad was an athlete who had very strong muscles. Every morning, Tom would watch his dad exercise and he wanted to have muscles just like dad's. + +One day, Tom's dad said to him, "Tom, if you want muscles like mine, you must do lots of exercise every day. To get strong, you must be patient and practice. Will you accept my challenge?" + +Tom nodded excitedly and began a routine of exercises. He practiced for several weeks, but he still couldn't do as many push-ups as his dad. Tom got sad and said to his dad, "My muscles are still weak". + +His dad smiled and said, "Patience is the key to success. Keep practicing, and soon you'll have strong muscles. Keep it up, Tom!" + +Tom smiled, accepted his dad's advice and kept practicing every day. After a few months of hard work, Tom had built strong muscles like his dad's. He was very happy, and he was proud. +Once there were two brothers. One was very small and the other one was a bit bigger. One day the big brother decided to be very foolish. He wanted to cover up the note their mom had left. + +The smaller brother said, "Don't do it! Mom will be mad!" + +But the big brother didn't listen. He covered the note up with a cloth. + +Mom came home, saw the cloth, and said, "Why did you cover the note?" + +The brothers were scared and they told the truth. + +Mom wasn't very happy and said, "Next time, don't be so foolish. Always listen to your brother." + +The brothers never covered the note again. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved playing outside with his friends. One day, he noticed something strange happening in the garden. The grass was shaking! He decided to investigate. + +Jack ran over to the patch of grass and saw a mysterious bubble. It was shining in the sunlight and he couldn't believe his eyes. He heard voices coming from inside it. + +Jack: "Hello? Is anyone there?" +Jack's friends came running over to join him, and they all shouted out at the same time. +Friends: "We're here!" + +The bubble suddenly opened and out stepped three very small people. They were smiling and asked Jack and his friends if they wanted to join them on an adventure. + +The group of friends said yes and then stepped into the bubble. Inside, they found themselves in a strange new world. They explored for hours and found lots of wonderful things. + +Eventually, the bubble started to shake again, and soon enough they were back in the garden. Jack and his friends said goodbye to the small people and watched them float away. + +Jack and his friends never knew where the mysterious bubble had come from or where it went. They all agreed that it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she was feeling sad. She was missing her friends, so her mum thought of a surprise. + +Mum brought the little girl to a big park. The park was enormous and the little girl was so happy to be there! She started to run around, exploring everything. She was running so fast, she didn’t notice the safe standing there. + +The little girl stopped right in front of the safe, and she was so surprised! She had never seen a safe before, and it was so big and shiny. + +The little girl looked up at her mum. “Mum, what’s in the safe?†she asked. + +Mum laughed and said, “It’s a surprise, darling! You’ll have to wait and see.†+ +So the little girl waited, and soon enough she saw what was in the safe. It was filled with toys and goodies, which made the little girl so very happy! + +It was the best surprise ever – and the little girl was so glad that her mum had brought her to the enormous park. +Once there was a cute little girl named Julie who loved pizza. Every day, her mommy would drive her to the store to get pizza. As they drove there, Julie always asked her mommy to speed. + +Mommy: No, Julie, we have to drive the speed limit. + +Julie: But I want pizza! Please! + +Mommy: Okay, okay. We will speed a little bit. + +So Julie's mommy sped, and soon they were at the store. Julie was so excited, she couldn't wait for the pizza! Mommy bought the biggest pizza, with all her favorite toppings. + +On the way home, Julie ate pizza in the car. It was so yummy! Before they knew it, they were home and mommy was carrying Julie and the pizza inside. + +Julie was so happy. She loved eating pizza and driving fast with her mommy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and loved to count. She had a favorite pink box that she kept her special things in. + +One day, Emily opened her pink box and found a big cookie inside. She was so excited. She couldn't wait to take a big bite. + +Emily said to the cookie, "Let's count together!" She started counting to ten but the cookie stayed quiet. She tried again and again but still the cookie stayed silent. + +Emily said, "Why are you being so quiet? Are you broken?" + +The cookie said, "No, I'm not broken. I'm just a cookie, not a number. We can count together if you want, but I can't talk." + +Emily was disappointed but then she had an idea. She got out her colorful crayons and started counting up all the different colors she could see. Then, she shared them with the cookie, and they both had a lot of fun counting together. +Once upon a time there lived four friends—a bear, a rabbit, a turtle and a rabbit. They all lived together in a cozy garden. + +One day, the bear walked to the middle of the garden and saw something amazing. He said, "I can see a tunnel here." The rabbit hopped on top of the bear's head and exclaimed, "Let's go explore what is on the other side of the tunnel!" + +The four friends were filled with excitement and eagerness to see what lay beyond the tunnel. + +The bear, being the most wise of the group, suggested that the bear would walk into the tunnel first, followed by the rabbit, the turtle and finally the mouse. + +They slowly stepped into the dark tunnel, but it didn't seem to end. After walking for a long time, they finally found an opening. The four friends were delighted to see a bright and wonderful meadow. It was full of flowers, butterflies and blinking fireflies. + +The friends couldn't help but stop in awe. They watched as the meadow grew brighter and brighter. Then, the bear said, "Let's stay and watch the meadow grow bigger and bigger." They all joined the bear and enjoyed the view of the wise meadow. +Jill and Ted were walking down the street. Jill stopped and pointed to the bright blue van parked at the curb. She said to Ted, "Oh, look at the pretty van!" + +Ted nodded and said, "It's definitely a nice van." + +Suddenly, his face looked worried. He said, "I think I know who that van belongs to." + +Jill asked, "Who?" + +Ted said, "My dad. He said he was going to get a new van today." + +Jill smiled and said, "Let's go see if it's really his van." + +They began walking towards the van. Suddenly, the door opened and Ted's dad stepped out! Ted said, "That is my dad's van!" + +Jill was happy for Ted and said, "Let's go say hello!" + +So they ran to greet Ted's dad. Ted said, "Hi dad! We were worried it was your van!" + +His dad smiled and said, "It is! I am so happy you two found it!" +Mia looked at the park. She saw the trees, the grass and the swings. But then, she saw something unusual. What was it? She took a few steps closer and realized it was a fruit tree! What kind of fruit was it? Mia couldn't tell. + +She walked up to the tree, trying to look closer. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Want to see what kind of fruit it is?" asked an old man who was watching Mia. + +"Yes!" replied Mia. + +The old man smiled. He reached up and plucked a strange fruit from the tree. + +"It's called a starfruit," he said. He handed it to Mia and watched as she took a bite. + +"Mmm! It's delicious! he said. "This is a very unusual kind of fruit. You won't find it anywhere else." + +Mia smiled. She thanked the old man for introducing her to the starfruit. She knew she would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a pink volcano far away. Inside lived a small pink monster who was very hungry. + +One day, the monster was in its cave when it heard a noise outside. It cautiously came out to see who it was. + +To its surprise, a friendly pink rabbit was nearby. The rabbit smiled and said, "Hello there! Would you like me to feed you?" + +The monster was so happy. He nodded and the rabbit began to feed him. The monster ate all the food that was given and was feeling full. + +At the end, the rabbit said goodbye to the happy monster and hopped away. The monster stayed in its volcano, happy to be well fed. +Once upon a time, there was a duck. He was very hungry and decided to go search for food. He was walking in a park and he saw something scaring. He quacked very loudly and started to run away. + +Just as he was about to fly over a fence, he heard someone calling out to him. He stopped and looked around. He saw it was a little boy. + +The boy said, "Don't be scared, little duck. I want to help you! Do you want something to eat? + +The duck lit up and said, "Quack! Quack!" + +The boy was happy and handed the duck a bowl of food. The duck started to eat and thanked the little boy. The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, little duck. Be careful and stay safe!" + +The duck ate all the food, thanked the boy again, then flew away. He was no longer hungry and he was so glad the boy had helped him. He was safe and happy and happy! +Once upon a time there was a small mouse named Joey. Joey was very lonely and wished he had some friends. One day while looking for something to eat, Joey stumbled across a shiny newspaper. He was so excited he forgot to be lonely and began to hop around the newspaper. + +Joey kept hopping until he was too tired to keep going. He sat next to the newspaper and sighed. Suddenly he heard a small voice. + +"Hello?", said Joey. + +"Hi, I'm Jenny. I'm a mouse like you," said a small mouse that had been hiding behind the newspaper. + +Joey and Jenny talked for what seemed like hours. Joey noticed that Jenny was having a hard time because she was so small. The newspaper was too heavy for her to carry. + +"Let me help you," said Joey. + +He grabbed the newspaper and they both looked at it together. + +"Let's see what we can do," said Joey. + +By weighing the newspaper, Joey figured out that it was too heavy for Jenny to carry. + +He found a way for Jenny to be able to bring the newspaper with her by tying it to his back. Joey was glad that he had met Jenny and that he was able to help her. + +Jenny thanked him and they went on their way together, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy, a daddy and a baby. They were all going on a picnic. It was an ordinary picnic. + +Mummy said, “We can go play in the park and have some lunch! It’ll be so fun.†+ +Daddy said, “Let’s get going soon! What do you think, baby?†+ +The baby said, “Yay!†+ +So they got ready, and went to the park. It was such a nice day. They set out a picnic blanket and sat down. + +Mummy said, “Let’s rest here for a little while.†+ +So, they ate some food and rested under the trees. Then they played games and ran around. + +After a while, it was time to go home. + +Mummy said, “It was such a nice picnic.†+ +Daddy said, “Yes, it was very ordinary.†+ +The baby said, “I had lots of fun!†+ +And so, they went home, tired and happy. +Molly and her mom were in the park. It was a beautiful, sunny day. Everywhere they looked, the grass was bright green and the sky was a clear blue. + +Molly and her mom were walking to the playground. As they got closer, Molly could hear the sound of children laughing and playing. When they arrived, Molly was excited to see a big pink slide. + +Molly ran over to it and gave it a try. She had so much fun that she laughed and laughed. Her mom laughed too. + +After a while, Molly was ready to leave. She said to her mom, "Let's go, Mom. Exit time." + +Molly and her mom said goodbye to the playground, still chuckling about all the fun they had. They left with smiles on their faces and memories of the pink slide in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had an exciting adventure. She decided to go on a journey and packed up all of her things. She couldn't wait to explore a new place! + +She arrived in the dark woods, feeling a little bit scared. But when she got out of her car, she saw a big smile on the face of a little elf. + +"Hello!" said the elf. + +"Hi!" said the little girl, "I'm so excited to be here!" + +"Me too!" said the elf. "Let's unpack our things so we can explore!" + +The little girl and the elf unpacked their things and began exploring the dark woods. They found a thin stream with sparkly rocks and hopped from one rock to another. + +The little girl and the elf spent the day exploring the dark woods and having a wonderful time. When night came, they packed up their things and the little girl went home. She had a wonderful adventure and couldn't wait to come back to the dark woods! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Judy. Sam was very curious and wanted to explore the world. Judy, on the other hand, liked to stay in one place. + +One day, Judy's parents brought a jar of jelly home. It was a special jelly - very fragile and delicious. Sam asked Judy if she could try some, but Judy said no. She wanted to stay with the jelly and stay safe. + +"But why don't you just come with me? We can stay away from the jelly." Sam said. + +Judy shook her head. She wanted to stay with the jelly. + +"But why, Judy? We can explore so many places together!" Sam said. + +Judy smiled. She knew that Sam was right - but she also knew that the jelly was special and fragile. She wanted to stay and keep it safe. + +So, Sam and Judy stayed together - exploring together but also staying with the special jelly. +Once upon a time there was a three year old girl called Lucy. She was very shy and liked to sleep early in the evening. + +One evening Lucy wanted to do something special. She got some paint and brushes. She wanted to display her painting on the wall in her room. She had never done this before and was feeling a little scared. + +Lucy's mum came and asked what Lucy was doing. Lucy told her: "I'm doing a painting to display in my bedroom!" Her mum smiled and said "that's a great idea!" + +Lucy carefully paint on the wall. When she was finished, she took a step back to admire her artwork. She had done it! She held up her mum's hand and they watched together in the evening light. Lucy was so proud of her painting and felt very happy. + +"Well done, Lucy" said her mum. "It looks amazing!" +Once upon a time, there was a very special girl. She was gifted and magical, and liked to do things no one else could do. + +One day, she noticed a knob on the wall. She knew it was special, so she touched it and it made her feel so excited! + +"What is this knob?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's a magical knob that opens secret doors! When you turn it you can go anywhere you want." + +The gifted girl couldn't believe it. She wanted to explore all the places the knob could take her. She ran to the door and gave the knob a turn. Suddenly, everywhere began to feel exciting. + +The little girl looked at her mom and shouted, "I'm ready! Come explore with me!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and she loved playing outside. + +One day, Sarah was looking out of the window when she suddenly saw a sign in the garden. The sign said "Introduce a friend!" + +Sarah was very excited. She opened the door and went to the sign. + +Suddenly she saw a little bird with a sweet voice. The bird said "Hello, Sarah. My name is Bluebird. Will you introduce me to your friends?" + +Sarah said "Yes, of course! Come and meet them". + +So Sarah and Bluebird went to the playground and introduced Bluebird to all of Sarah's friends. Everyone was very happy to meet a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a beetle who was feeling very dirty. He wanted to take a bath, but the water was so far away. He looked around and noticed a hidden pond in a nearby meadow. It was just what he was looking for! + +The beetle excitedly hopped towards the pond. He was almost at the shore when he heard a voice. + +"Where do you think you're going?" it said. + +The beetle turned around to see a frog perched on a nearby rock. + +"I'm going to take a bath," he replied. + +The frog smiled and said, "That's a great idea. Follow me and I'll show you the best spot." + +The beetle followed the frog, admiring the lush meadow around him. Eventually, they stopped at a small pool. The frog said, "This is the perfect spot for a beetle to bathe. Have fun!" + +The beetle thanked the frog and jumped into the pool. He splashed around and scrubbed his face with his little legs. After a few minutes, he hopped out of the pool, feeling squeaky clean. + +The beetle waved goodbye to the frog and bounded off into the meadow, full of energy and feeling refreshed! +Once upon a time there was a lonely little bird called David. He always wanted a friend but he was always on his own. + +One day David had an idea. He decided to draw a strip of colorful paper and tie it to a branch near his nest. He promised that it was a sign from him looking for a friend. + +David waited for hours but nobody came. He was about to give up, when he heard a rustling in the leaves. He looked up and saw a lovely little bluebird. + +The bluebird fluttered down, "Hello there! I saw your colorful strip and I knew you wanted a friend. That's why I'm here," the bluebird said. + +David was so happy he started singing a song. He and the bluebird chirped and sang all afternoon until the sun went down. + +They promised each other that they'd meet again the next day. From that moment on, David was never lonely again. +Sammy went to the park with his dad. He loved the swings and going down the slide. He noticed a big machine with lots of lights coming from it. + +"What is that, Dad?" asked Sammy. + +"That is a laser," said Dad. + +Sammy was curious and asked, "What does a laser do?" + +"It can be used for many useful things," said Dad. + +Then Sammy saw that the laser was pointing at a big tree. He asked, "What is it doing to that tree?" + +"It's making it rot," said Dad. "That tree is getting old and weak, so it needs to be taken down to keep us safe." + +Sammy was so amazed. He had learned something new and thought the laser was very useful! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful refrigerator that belonged to a little girl named Scarlet. Scarlet loved to put things in the refrigerator and play with them. + +One day, she put a cupcake in the refrigerator. She giggled as she watched it disappear under the cold air. "Where did it go?" she asked. + +Scarlet smiled and opened the fridge. Inside was the cupcake! "My cupcake belongs here," she said happily. She took out the cupcake and ate it with joy. + +The next day, Scarlet decided to put a picture in the refrigerator. She put a picture of her and her family in the fridge and smiled. "This belongs in here," she said. + +Scarlet kept the picture in the fridge to remind her of how much she belonged with her family. She smiled happily and hugged the refrigerator tightly. It was a beautiful reminder of her family. +Once there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old. Sam liked apples. + +One day, Sam saw a distant apple tree. He wanted an apple, so he asked his mummy to fix it. + +Mummy said, “Let’s go and try to fix an apple!†So they both got in the car and drove off. + +When they got to the apple tree, they saw many apples. Sam quickly grabbed an apple and mummy helped him fix it off the tree. + +Sam was so happy. He said, “Thank you mummy for fixing my apple!†+ +Mummy smiled and said, “You’re welcome, my darling!†+ +They both drove home and Sam enjoyed eating the delicious apple. +Once there was a little girl who was very stubborn. No matter what her parents said, she never wanted to do it. One day she was in the garden playing with matches she found. She forgot what her parents had said, that matches were dangerous and she should never play with them. + +Suddenly her parents ran outside. "Let go of the match," they said sternly. She didn't want to listen, but they were very insistent. + +So, she reluctantly kneeled down and put the match on the ground. As she did, she pouted. She couldn't understand why they were so stubborn. + +But what she learned that day was to listen to her parents. She never played with the matches again and stayed safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Chloe. She was very polite and friendly to everyone she met. One day, Chloe went to the garden and saw a big, red, round radish. She was so excited! She picked it up and kissed it. + +Just then, a kind bunny came toward Chloe. "Hello there," said the bunny. "I see you found the radish." + +Chloe smiled and nodded. + +"It's so polite of you to love and take care of the radish," said the bunny. + +Chloe hugged the radish and said, "I'll always love and take care of it!" + +The bunny smiled and said, "I have a special surprise for you." The bunny showed Chloe another radish. + +Chloe was so happy. She quickly kissed both radishes and said, "Thank you!" + +The bunny waved goodbye as Chloe proudly went home with the two radishes. She displayed them proudly in her room, always reminding her to be polite and kind to everyone she meets. +Once upon a time there lived an envious mole. He always looked longingly at the homes of the other animals on the farm. He wanted something special. + +One day Mole saw a bookcase in Farmer Brown's barn. It was so beautiful! He knew that it would make his home perfect and he asked Farmer Brown for it. + +"Please, can I have the bookcase?" he asked. + +Farmer Brown just laughed and said, "I can't give you the bookcase. It belongs to me." + +Mole was so disappointed. He went back to his home and dreamed of the bookcase all night. + +The next day, Farmer Brown came to Mole's home. He said, "I've decided you can have the bookcase, but you must bury it in the ground so no one else can find it." + +Mole was very happy and quickly began to dig a deep hole. When the hole was ready, he put the bookcase inside it and covered it with dirt. + +The Mole finally had his special something and was very proud of it. From then on he was no longer envious of the other animals on the farm. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Bella. Bella was only three years old but she already loved music. + +One day, Bella's mommy gave her a modern microphone as a surprise. Bella was so excited! She shouted with joy. +"Thank you, mommy!" she cried. + +Bella grabbed the microphone and began singing her favourite songs. She sang so loudly and with such enthusiasm that the neighbours heard her and began to clap. + +Bella soon became a very popular singer in the neighbourhood. Everywhere she went, people wanted to hear her singing. + +One day, Bella got a special invitation to sing on the radio. She was scared but also so excited! She grabbed her modern microphone, put on her best dress and went to the radio station. + +When the show began, Bella nervously stepped up to the microphone. Then she sang her song and everyone who was listening was mesmerised. + +Bella had become a star! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a big cardboard box and she loved it very much. Every morning she would wake up and put the box in her room. + +One day, the girl woke up and was excited as it was her birthday. She ran to her box and opened it. Inside she found a brand new dress and shoes. She picked them up and put them on with a happy smile. + +Just then, her best friend came to the door. She was carrying a big present. The girl was so surprised. Her friend handed her the present which was wrapped in beautiful paper. + +The girl opened the present and and to her surprise, it was a cardboard hat! She was embarrassed and tried to hide it from her friend, but it was too late. Her friend had already seen it. + +The girl put on the cardboard hat and tried to smile. After some friendly laughter, her friend said: "Happy birthday! Now let's go and play!" + +The girl and her friend ran off to play, still wearing the cardboard hat. They had so much fun and the girl never felt embarrassed again. +One day, Jill saw a spade on the ground. She bent down to pick it up and noticed something hidden in the dirt. She hit the ground with the spade and the hidden thing dropped out of the dirt. + +Jill exclaimed, "Wow!" + +She looked closer and saw that it was a shiny penny. She picked it up and smiled. + +"I found a surprise!" said Jill. + +Then, she put the penny in her pocket and went off to find more hidden surprises. +Once upon a time there was a leopard who was very gifted. He always liked to share his talents with the other jungle animals, who really enjoyed it. + +One day the leopard was walking in the jungle and he saw a big bird with a broken wing. The leopard had an idea on how to help the bird. He asked the bird, "Would you like me to help you fly again?" + +The bird said, "If you can restore my wing, that would be nice." + +The leopard was glad to help. He used all his gifted skills to restore the bird's broken wing, and soon it was as good as new and the bird was able to fly. + +The bird thanked the leopard very much and said, "You are a very kind and gifted leopard!" + +The leopard smiled and said, "It's my pleasure. I'm glad I could help you". + +The bird flew away and the leopard continued his walk in the jungle, feeling happy that he was able to help his feathered friend. +Once there was a bald dad who was sitting in his chair. His little three-year-old girl peeked in to the room. + +"Daddy, what are you doing?" + +He smiled and said, "Just thinking about life, sweetheart." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Life is so cool!" Then she peeked around the room. + +Dad chuckled and said, "Yes, life is wonderful." + +The little girl came over to her dad and asked, "Can I sit with you?" + +Dad nodded and said, "Yes, come sit with me and take a peek at life." + +The little girl smiled and climbed onto his lap for a big hug. + +Together, they looked around the room and talked about the things that make life so amazing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing outside in her garden. She saw something big, fierce and scary. She was scared so she ran away. + +The little girl called out to her mom. "Mom, there is something big, fierce and scary!" + +Her mom came outside and said, "There's nothing to be scared of. That is a tiger! He won't hurt you, I promise. He's just playing." + +The little girl was still scared, so her mom said, "Let's go say hello. He is a nice tiger, he won't bite. But, you have to move slow." + +So the little girl and her mom walked over to the tiger. The little girl said, "Hi Tiger. I'm scared of you, but I wanted to say hello." + +The tiger looked at the little girl and said, "Don't be scared. I like to play. Can we play together?" + +The little girl was so excited. She said yes and the two of them started playing. They ran and chased each other around the garden. It was so much fun! + +When it was time to go, the little girl said goodbye to her new friend and waved as she walked away. The tiger waved back and she was filled with happiness. It was a fierce and fun time! +Once upon a time, there was a man named Sam. He was set on having a good day. + +He got up, put on his shoes, and walked outside. He saw a bird in the tree and said, "Hi bird!" + +The bird said, "Squeak!" + +Sam chuckled and said, "I like your word!" + +As Sam walked down the street, he saw his friend Jack. He said, "Hi Jack!" + +Jack said, "Hi Sam, why are you so happy?" + +Sam said, "I'm set on having a good day!" + +Jack said, "Why don't you come to my house? My dad was very angry yesterday." + +Sam said, "No thanks, I want to stay set on having a good day." + +So Sam kept walking, whistling and feeling happy. He had set his sights on having a good day and he was determined to make it happen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ruby. She was very hungry, so she went outside to look for food. Suddenly, she saw a big red peach! She was so excited and picked it up. Then she brought it home to eat. + +When Ruby got home, she was very eager to try the peach. She placed it in the sun and waited for it to get nice and warm. She watched as it started to melt in the warm sunshine. + +Ruby asked her Daddy, "Why is my peach melting?" + +Daddy chuckled and said, "Because it's too hot and the heat is making it soft and mushy." + +Ruby smiled as she took her warm peach and began to eat it. She smiled as the sweet juice ran down her chin. + +Ruby was so happy because the peach was so delicious and she was no longer hungry. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy who loved to explore. One day, she was walking along a beach when she noticed something in the sand. It was a bottle! She picked it up and shook it. It rattled a bit which made Daisy very curious and so she unscrewed the lid. Out flew a bluebird! + +Daisy smiled to the bird and said, "Hi! What are you doing in there?" + +The bird flew around Daisy and chirped, "I was looking for a home." + +Daisy answered, "Well, I can help you with that. Follow me!" + +So, Daisy and the bluebird set off fast. They went around the beach, looking for the perfect place for the bird to live. Finally, Daisy noticed a big tree with a lot of leaves and branches. She said, + +"This is the perfect place! Lots of leaves for you to hide in, and the branches are big enough for you to perch on. What do you think?" + +The bird flew around and chirped, "Yes! This is perfect, thank you Daisy!" + +And so the bluebird and Daisy became friends and the bird made the tree its new home. They would often go for walks together, Daisy with her bottle and the bluebird twittering at her side. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, she was three years old. One day she wanted to go on a ride. She asked her mother if she could have a bike. Her mother said yes! + +The little girl was so happy. She liked to ride her new bike and she had a lot of fun. + +One day she decided that she would go on a long ride, to get a special goal. She got on her bike and started to pedal. + +But soon, she noticed that she was tired and hungry, so she stopped and sat on a bench. + +Suddenly, a stupid rabbit came out of the woods. He said to the girl, "What are you doing?" + +The little girl said, "I am riding, but I am looking for a goal." + +The rabbit said, "I know of a wonderful goal. Follow me, and I'll show it to you!" + +The little girl followed the rabbit, and soon she found the goal! It was a big, bright, rainbow that stretched across the sky. She was so happy that she had found her goal. + +The little girl smiled and shouted, "Thank you, stupid rabbit!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Lucy went to the doctor. She was a bit fearful and watched everything very closely. The doctor gave her some medicine and talked to her. He said: "This medicine will help you feel better, but you have to take it every day". + +Lucy was not sure. She asked: "What if I don't take it?". The doctor smiled and patted her head. He said: "If you don't take it you won't feel better, so you should take it". + +So, Lucy took the medicine and observed how it made her feel. She felt better after taking the medicine. She was happy that she had listened to the doctor. From then on, she always took her medicine because it made her feel better. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to design things. One day Lily wanted to design something special. She thought and thought until she had an idea. + +Lily wanted to design something with a tomato. She went to the garden and picked a big, red tomato. Then she got a piece of paper and a pencil. She started drawing a big circle with the tomato. + +When she was finished, she was so proud of her tomato design. Suddenly, a voice said, "That looks harsh." Lily was surprised. She looked up and saw her mom. + +"Mommy, did you make this design?" Lily asked. Her mom laughed and said, "No, I didn't design it. You did, my sweet Lily." Lily was delighted. She thanked her mom and hugged her. + +From that day on, Lily loved to design things with her tomatoes. The end. +Once there was a poor little boy called Tim. He had no friends and was often sad. One day, he saw a beautiful spinning top in the park. He wanted it so badly, but he didn't have any money. + +Tim looked around, nobody was watching him, so he decided to steal the top. He knew it was wrong, but he really wanted something to make him happy. + +He quickly grabbed the top and ran away. Suddenly, he heard someone shouting "Hey, come back here! That's not yours!" It was the park keeper. + +Tim was so scared. He had never been in trouble before. "Please, don't give me a punishment," said Tim. "I am so sorry, it was wrong of me to steal the top." + +The park keeper smiled. "I understand how it feels to be poor and to want something. I won't give you a punishment - just keep the top. It's yours now." + +Tim was so happy and relieved. He thanked the park keeper and ran home, spinning his new top the whole way. +Once upon a time there was a big brown bear. He loved to jump high in the sky. He jumped so high, he was able to reach the clouds. One day while he was jumping, he saw a diamond in the sky. It was so bright and shiny. + +The bear got close to it, and he said "Hi diamond, where did you come from?" +The diamond said in a mild voice, "I come from a magical place. I'm here to give you something special." +The bear asked excitedly, "What is it?" +The diamond smiled, and said, "A big surprise." + +So the bear jumped higher and higher until he touched the diamond. At once, the diamond gave the bear a beautiful rainbow cape. The bear was so happy and he twirled around and around in the sky. He thanked the diamond with a big smile and jumped back down to the ground. +Alice was a brave little girl. One day, she wanted to explore a nearby palace. Her friends talked about it, and she was curious. + +When she arrived, it seemed huge and dark. She felt a bit scared. But brave Alice stepped inside. + +Then something strange happened. A beautiful princess appeared in front of her. She said, “Hello, little one. What are you doing here?†Alice was surprised but not scared. + +Alice said, “I wanted to explore the palace. Will you show me around?†+ +The princess smiled. “Of course! I want to take care of you,†she said. + +Alice smiled back and followed her around the palace. She showed Alice all sorts of interesting things. By the end, Alice felt safe and happy. She thanked the princess before she said goodbye. + +Alice never forgot the princess and the care she showed. She knew that she could be brave, even in a scary palace. +One cloudy day, Ben and his Grandpa were walking in a park. Ben was pointing out every interesting thing he saw, but Grandpa was a bit quiet. + +"Grandpa, why are you so quiet?" Ben asked. + +Grandpa sighed and said, "I'm just thinking about the days when I was a kid. I used to play on this big old toy in the park." + +Ben asked, "What was it called?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "It was an ancient cable car." + +Ben said, "We should play on it now, can we? Please?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes, we can. I'll even allow you to ride it on your own. Would you like that?" + +Ben was so excited he could barely contain himself. "Yes! Let's go!" + +Grandpa and Ben raced to the ancient cable car. Ben hopped in the front seat and Grandpa got the car moving. Ben laughed and shouted, "This is so much fun!" + +Grandpa beamed and said, "I'm glad you're having a good time, Ben." + +Ben smiled as he waved to Grandpa. He knew his grandpa was allowing him to experience something special, something that he had loved when he was Ben's age. + +The sun came out and the two kept playing on the ancient cable car until the park +Once upon a time there was a man named Fred who liked to go for walks. He decided one day to walk through a swamp. Everything was quiet. He stopped to look around. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. Fred jumped in surprise. He looked and saw a small frog hopping around. + +"Hello," said the frog. + +"Hi," replied Fred. + +"Can you help me get home?" asked the frog. + +Fred smiled. "Yes, I can help you. I'm going that way," he said, pointing. + +So Fred and the frog started walking through the swamp together. Soon enough they reached the edge of the swamp, and they said their goodbyes. + +Fred waved to the frog and then walked off, smiling to himself. He was so happy that he had been able to help the frog get home. +Once there was a tall man. He was waiting in the park for something special. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to him. She smiled and held out a rose. "For you!" she said. + +The man was so happy that he started to tear up. He gave the girl a big hug. "Thank you so much," he said. + +The girl smiled. "I saw you waiting here, so I wanted to give you something nice." + +The man was so touched that he gave the girl a little present. It was a toy dragon. + +The girl beamed. "Oh, thank you! I love it!" she exclaimed. Then she hugged him again and ran off. + +The man watched her go with tears in his eyes. He knew that this was a moment he would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old. One day Daisy was walking in the park when she heard a funny sound. It sounded like someone was singing. Daisy followed the sound until she saw a bird perched in a nearby tree. The bird was singing so beautifully that Daisy became envious. + +"What a lovely song!" Daisy said. + +The bird heard her and said, "Thank you! I like to sing." + +Daisy was even more envious now. She wished she could sing like the bird. She asked the bird, "Do you think you can teach me to sing like you?" + +The bird replied, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't have time to teach you. But I wish you the best for your journey!" + +With that, the bird flew away. Daisy watched sadly as the bird disappeared into the sky. But Daisy didn't give up. She held onto the bird's words and kept singing. + +Daisy practiced every day and soon she could sing just like the bird. Even the bird was impressed when it heard Daisy's beautiful singing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mae. Mae was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Mae was walking in the park when she saw a bird. She was so excited! She wanted to get closer to look at the bird better. + +She moved closer and closer until she was only a few feet away from the bird. Just then, the bird flapped its wings and flew away. Mae was so startled that she stumbled backwards and fell onto her knees. + +Mae was a bit dizzy from the fall. A kind old man noticed and asked if she was okay. Mae nodded shyly and the kind old man smiled. + +He then pulled something out of his pocket. It was a fan! He opened it up and a colorful display of butterflies appeared. Mae smiled and clapped with joy! + +The old man then closed up his fan, said goodbye and walked away. Mae was so happy. She had seen a beautiful display that made her feel less dizzy. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to learn more. So every day he went on a big adventure. + +One day he found a green tree with lots of food! He was very excited. + +“Hello tree!†said the little boy. “Can you help me learn something new?†+ +The tree shook its leaves and said, “Yes I can! I can teach you how to pick these green apples and enjoy them.†+ +The little boy smiled. He said, “Thank you tree! I promise to learn a lot from you.†+ +The little boy climbed up the tree and picked lots of green apples. He was so excited. The boy said goodbye to the tree and ran home with all his new-found food. + +From then on, he always made sure to come back and visit the green tree. The boy learned so much more things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruth. Ruth loved to explore and one day, she went to the beach. She was so excited and wanted to go swimming, so she ran to the shore. Suddenly, she saw a huge cliff! She knew she shouldn't climb it, but it was so tempting. + +Ruth's mom saw her and called out to her. "Ruth, wait! Don't go any closer." But Ruth didn't listen, she ignored her mom and kept walking closer to the cliff. + +Ruth's mom was worried and tried to persuade her daughter. She said, "Let's find a better place for swimming, Ruth. This cliff is too dangerous." But Ruth kept walking and didn't listen. + +Finally, Ruth's mom said, "I'll buy you the best ice cream if you promise to ignore the cliff!" Ruth liked ice cream, so she smiled and gave her mom a big hug. Then, she agreed to find a cheap, safer place at the beach to go swimming. + +They put their plan into action and soon they spent the day swimming, playing and eating lots of ice cream. Ruth learned to ignore the cliff and have fun at the beach. +Sophie was a busy little girl. She was always playing with her friends and running around. One Tuesday she wanted to play tag, but she was bored of it. She wanted to try something new. + +"Let's play a game!" she said to her friends. + +They all agreed and gathered around, wondering what Sophie would do. + +Sophie, who was full of ideas, said, "Let's play a game with a rope. I will tie it to a tree and you all have to cross it without falling." + +The other kids were very excited. They knew it would be difficult but they were up for the challenge. + +One by one they tried to cross the rope. Some of them had some trouble, but they were determined and they all eventually made it. + +When they were finished, they all looked at each other and cheered. They had had a fun Tuesday! +Once upon a time, there was a princess called Kira. One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw something sparkly. She moved closer to have a look and realised it was a diamond. She was confused as to why a diamond would be in the garden. + +Kira quickly pocketed the diamond and ran over to her mum. She showed the diamond to her mum and said, “Look, mum! I found a diamond. Where did this come from?†+ +Her mum smiled and said, “That’s a diamond, sweetheart. A gift from the King. He wanted to surprise you.†+ +Kira was excited. She asked, “Can I keep it?†+ +Her mum nodded and said, “Yes, it’s yours.†+ +Kira was so happy that she started jumping around and singing. Suddenly, she heard a noise. She was scared and looked around. She saw a huge dragon emerging from behind a tree. + +The dragon stared at the princess with its glowing eyes. Kira was so scared that she let out a loud scream. The dragon saw the diamond in her hand, and before she knew it, it flew away! + +Kira was relieved and confused at the same time. She still had the diamond but why was she scared by the dragon? Her mum walked over to her and smiled. She +Mark was a 3 year old boy who always liked to be on time. One day his mom told him they were running late. He said "Why mommy? I want to go now!" His mom sighed and said, "I'm sorry sweetheart, but sometimes we have to delay things. It's ok." + +Mark looked confused. He asked, "Why?" His mom said, "Sometimes delay is for the best. It helps us avoid pain later." + +Mark thought about it for a moment, but still looked confused. Then, his mom said, "It's ok, sweetheart. We'll be alright. Everything will be fine in the end." Mark smiled and said, "Alright mommy! Let's go now!" + +His mom smiled and took his hand. Together, they skipped out the door and went on their way. Everything was going to be just fine. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny man called Paul. Paul lived all by himself on a small planet called Earth. Paul wanted to explore, so he took a big roll of rope and wrapped it around his body and took off with a big jump! + +Paul jumped so high and so far that he could barely see the Earth anymore. He continued to soar higher and higher until he saw the Moon, and he was amazed! + +Paul tried to shout at the Moon, but the only sound he made was a tiny squeak of excitement that no one could hear. But he was persistent and kept trying - until he had to stop and take a deep breath. + +Just then, Paul heard a loud, booming voice yell "PAUL!" Paul was so surprised that he almost lost his grip and started to fall towards the Earth. But luckily, he had held on tight. Paul looked around and saw an old man at the edge of the Earth, looking straight at him and calling his name. + +"Paul! You must come down now!" the old man yelled. Paul nodded and started to carefully wrap the rope back around his body and he made his way back to the Earth. + +The old man explained to Paul that he had to be careful - the Earth was a big world and he could get lost if he was too brave. Paul smiled and thanked the old man. From then on, Paul never took such a big adventure again. +Once upon a time there was a human named Bob. Bob was very shiny, so shiny that people could see their reflections in him! Every day, Bob would take time out of his day to polish. He would shine his skin until it was smooth as silk. + +One sunny morning, Bob was out for a walk and he saw a little boy staring at him in awe. The boy asked, "What are you doing?" +Bob smiled and said, "I am polishing my skin so it is nice and shiny." + +The little boy looked surprised and asked, "Why?" +Bob explained, "I want to be smooth and bright so people can see their reflections in me." + +The little boy smiled and said, "That's cool!" +Bob said, "Yes, it is cool.Maybe you should try it too!" + +The little boy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay!" +And from that day forward, the little boy started to polish his skin each day like Bob. Both of them were now shiny, smooth, and full of reflection of the things around them! +Tony and his mom were walking to the park. Tony was very excited. He looked up at his mom and said, "Mommy, do you know what we're going to do at the park today?" His mom smiled and said, "No, Tony. What do you think we are going to do?" + +Tony smiled and said, "We are going to have an incredible picnic meal! We will bring sandwiches and juice and I'll even help pick out something special." + +His mom laughed and said, "That sounds wonderful Tony. But do you know how you can make it even more incredible?" + +He thought for a minute and asked, "What can we do to make it better?" + +His mom said, "Well, how about we also bring some of your favorite snacks? That will make it extra special and incredible." + +Tony smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea Mommy. Let's do it!" + +The two of them went to the park with a big, incredible meal. They had a fun time enjoying the food and the sunshine. Tony knew he was having an incredible day! +Max was a young mouse. He loved to explore everywhere he could. One day he was out walking when he noticed a step. He was so curious! So, he hopped up onto the step and sat down. Suddenly, he heard a crunching sound. Up ahead, he saw a tasty piece of cheese. With a big smile, he quickly scampered up to the cheese and started to chew. + +Suddenly, another mouse appeared. It was a small, young mouse just like Max. The young mouse squeaked, “Hi! What are you doing?†+ +Max stopped and replied, “I found this yummy cheese and I am chewing it. Do you want a bite?†+ +The little mouse smiled and said, “Sure!†+ +Max shared the cheese with the young mouse and they talked and laughed as they enjoyed their snack. After they finished their cheese, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +Max smiled to himself, feeling lucky to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He was always very restless. He always wanted to play and run around. + +One day, he heard a beautiful noise. It was a whistle! He had never heard this before. He followed the sound to find out where it was coming from. + +He soon came across a man passing by, playing the whistle. He was very happy to see this and ran up to the man. + +The man said: "Hello there, little boy! What's your name?" The small boy told him his name. + +"It's very nice to meet you", said the man. The man then handed the whistle to the boy and said, "Here, you can have it if you promise to behave". + +The small boy said, "Thank you! I promise I will be good". He was so excited to have the new whistle. He couldn't wait to show it to his mommy and daddy. + +He promised always to behave and from then on he would always whistle when he was feeling restless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abby. She was so excited about the new bus. It was big and red and had lots of windows. + +It was time to go on the bus. So Abby ran outside to examine it. She walked around it, looking carefully at the windows. She noticed that they were very thin and could see a lot of things outside. + +Just then, she noticed something. It was a dog running around the bus! She yelled out to the bus driver, "Can I please take the dog with me on the bus?". + +The bus driver looked surprised, but then laughed and said, "Yes, of course you can!". + +So Abby hopped on the bus with the dog. She looked out the thin windows, giggling and pointing at all the things they saw. + +It was a very exciting ride! +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She loved to play with her plastic wrap. + +One day, she found something unusual in the wrap. It was a little bird! + +The girl was excited, but she knew the bird must be tired. She said to the bird, "You need to rest. I have the perfect wrap for you." + +So she carefully put the bird in a nice warm wrap. Then she closed the wrap tight and put it on her bed. + +The bird needed to stay in the wrap for a while to get better. When it woke up, the girl took it outside and waved goodbye. + +The little girl knew that she had done something good. She helped a bird who needed her help. She smiled and felt very proud of herself. +Once there was a little girl named Isabella. Every day she would imagine what it would be like to become a teacher when she is older. + +One day, Isabella got a surprise. Her parents gave her a bright, red envelope with her name on it. She was very excited and opened it up to find a morning dress inside. It was so smart! + +"Look what I've got!" said Isabella, showing her dress to her parents. They both said, "Wow! You look so pretty in it! Now you look like a real teacher!" + +Isabella smiled. She imagined herself going to a school and helping the children learn. She knew that one day her dreams would become true. +Little Bill was walking with his momma when he saw a huge pile of waste next to a lake. He wanted to help the lake and asked his momma what he could do. + +Momma: "Let's pick up some of the waste and throw it away." + +Little Bill: "OK!" + +So they urged on and started cleaning up the area around the lake. Little Bill picked up paper and plastic bottles and put them into a big bag. + +Soon, Little Bill noticed that the lake was looking much happier and clearer. Seeing the lake so blue and happy made him feel good inside. + +As they started walking back home, Little Bill's momma said: "You were so brave today. You urged to do something that would help nature. + +Little Bill gave his momma a big hug and knew he had done something good. Even though it had been a miserable day outside, they had made it better. +Sam looked at his reflection in the mirror. He thought he looked modest in his new shirt. He gazed out the window. He saw the big green tree. Its leaves sparkled in the sun. He smiled. Suddenly, the telephone rang. Sam ran to answer it. + +"Hello," Sam said. + +"Hi, Sam. It's Grandma," came a voice from the other end. + +Sam's face lit up. "Hi, Grandma!" + +"Hi, sweetheart. How are you doing?" + +"I'm doing great. I'm looking at the tree outside," Sam said. + +"That sounds nice. I can see it in my mind. What color are the leaves?" Grandma asked. + +"They're green," Sam said. + +"That's wonderful. I love seeing green trees. What else can you see?" + +Sam thought for a moment. "I can see some birds and the sun is shining," he said. + +"That's wonderful! Enjoy the sunshine, Sam," Grandma said. + +Sam smiled and said goodbye. He put down the telephone and gazed out the window again. He thought about how much he loved talking to Grandma. He smiled and went off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kayla. She was a very attractive girl with long brown curls and sparkly blue eyes. One day, Kayla saw a flea hopping near her feet. She asked the flea, “Can I enter your world?†+ +The flea said, “Well, I don’t know. Can you jump really high?†+ +Kayla nodded. “I can try!†+ +The flea nodded too. “Okay, then come join me!†+ +So Kayla started to jump really high, up and up and up. Soon she was so high in the sky! She saw colorful rainbows and laughing clouds. Then she landed gently on a bed of soft grass. She was in the flea’s world! + +The flea smiled and said, “Welcome! This is a really special and attractive place. Here all your dreams will come true.†+ +Kayla was so happy that she had jumped so high and met the flea. She felt like anything was possible. She smiled, and thanked the flea for inviting her into such a special world. +Mum always keeps her wallet very safe in a drawer in her bedroom. One day, a small mouse wanted to get a closer look at her wallet. He snuck into Mum's room and was very surprised to see that the wallet was bright and colourful. + +He tried to open the wallet but it was shut tight. He asked his friends for help, but none of them knew how to open it. Then in the corner of the room, he saw a shiny, fake wallet. Without thinking, he picked it up and opened it right away. + +It was empty! The mouse realised that it wasn't Mum's real wallet and couldn't believe how foolish he was. "What do I do now?", he asked his friends. They all said, "Run away! But leave the fake wallet". + +And that's what the little mouse did. He ran away as fast as he could, leaving the fake wallet behind! +Once there was a girl called Kate. She loved to listen. One day, Kate felt like going for a walk. She grabbed her hat and went outside into the garden. + +In the garden, Kate saw a giant stack of green bricks. She was amazed. She wanted to listen to the bricks. She put her ear up close to the bricks and listened carefully. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said “Hello Kate, I am Mr Brick. Would you like to be my friend?†Kate was surprised. She had never seen a talking brick before. She said “Yes, I would love to be your friend!†+ +Mr Brick and Kate had a lot of fun together. She was so glad she listened and found her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kayla who liked to go for walks in the park. One day she went for a special walk, with a big paper bag in her hand. Kayla's mum said to her, "Be careful now, Kayla. Make sure you don't drop the bag." Kayla nodded her head and said she would be careful. + +As she was walking, Kayla looked inside the bag. Inside was an apple! A big, shiny, red apple! Kayla was so excited to see it, she couldn't help but take it out of the bag and take a bite. It was so juicy and sweet! After she took a big bite, she looked around the park and saw a tree that had a few apples hanging from it. + +Kayla decided to take a few of those apples with her too. She carefully marked the tree with a red ribbon, so that she would remember where she got them from. Then she ran back to her mum, with the apple from the bag in one hand and the other apples from the tree in the other. + +When her mum saw them, she smiled at Kayla. "My clever girl," she said, "You are so careful!" +Once upon a time a small child named Sarah was outside on a hot day. She was tired and uncomfortable because of the heat. She watched loud cars driving by and heard the people talking. "Why is it so noisy?" she thought. + +Sarah kept walking and soon found a nice, cool spot near a tree. She laid down in the shade, happy to be away from the noise and heat. + +But then a loud noise came from above, and Sarah jumped. It was a giant bee! The bee was suffering from the heat and was buzzing loudly. + +Sarah said to the bee, "Don't be scared. You can stay in the cool shade to feel better." + +The bee calmed down and thanked Sarah for her kindness. Sarah smiled and the two of them laid down in the cool shade. Soon the bee was feeling much better in the quiet and comfortable spot. Sarah said goodbye and went on her way, happy to have helped a little creature in need. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, John and Mary. They were very happy together, and every morning they would have breakfast at John's house. + +John's mum always made pancakes, and they were delicious. Every time, she would pour butter on them and then put them in the oven so they could get nice and warm. + +John and Mary would always eat the pancakes very quickly. Every time the pancakes were ready, John's mum would fill two plates with them. + +John asked, "Does anyone want butter on the pancakes?". + +Mary nodded her head and John's mum said, "Good idea, John. I'll pour some butter on the pancakes." + +John's mum then took the butter and poured it on the pancakes. Mary smiled as she saw the butter melt into the warm pancakes. + +John and Mary then began to eat their delicious pancakes. They both enjoyed their treat very much. The end! +One day, Sam and his Mommy went to the cabin. Sam was so excited to see the forest! He couldn't believe all the trees and the wide open space. + +Sam ran around the cabin exploring everything. He found a stick and waved it around like a sword. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! + +The noise came from a bear. Sam was scared, but the bear just wanted a friend. The bear asked Sam, "Will you lend me your stick? I want to play too!" + +Sam hesitated, but since the bear was very friendly and flexible, he decided to lend him the stick. The bear thanked him and they both set off to play in the forest. Sam and the bear had so much fun together. They ran, jumped, and chased each other around the cabin. + +After a few hours of playing, the bear asked Sam if he could borrow the stick again sometime. Sam laughed and said, "Yes, of course you can!" He waved goodbye to the bear before he ran back to the cabin with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly duck who lived near a sink. One day the duck wanted to go swimming. So the duck walked up to the sink and said, "Can I be in there?" + +The sink answered, "Yes you can, but it is not very deep, so you must be careful." + +The duck was happy and said, "Thank you. I will be very careful." Then she hopped in the sink and began swimming around. She splashed and quacked as she explored all of the corners and sides of the sink. + +After a while, the duck decided it was time to get out. She said, "Thank you for letting me swim in your sink. I had lots of fun." + +The sink replied, "You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed swimming here." + +The duck hopped out of the sink and said goodbye. Then she waddled away, feeling very jolly. She was so happy that she had been able to make a new friend. +"Mommy, can I go for a walk?" asked little Jayden. +"Of course darling," said mommy, "but it needs to be a fast one!" +"Okay!" said Jayden, and he put on his shoes and ran out the door. + +He walked along the sidewalk, hopping over the cracks, until he reached his grandma's house. He got to the porch and rang the doorbell. + +"Who is it?" shouted Grandma from inside. +"It's me, Jayden!" he said. + +Grandma opened the door and gave him a big hug. They went to the backyard together, and Jayden showed Grandma the rocks he had found. After playing for a while, Jayden said goodbye and walked back home. + +When Jayden got back, his mom was waiting for him. "Did you have a nice walk?" she asked. +"Yes!" said Jayden, and he gave his mom a big hug. + +They went back inside, and this time Jayden walked slowly, so he could take his time and enjoy the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. One day, Anna saw something unusual outside in the garden. It was a big, round, grey oat. + +Anna walked up to the oat and said hello. Suddenly, the oat started to move and it pushed Anna in the back. It was a surprise to Anna and she said, "Who are you?". + +The oat replied, "I'm an unknown oat". Anna told the oat she was a little scared, but the oat said not to worry. The oat said it was friendly and only wanted to play. + +Anna and the oat had lots of fun playing together in the garden. The oat taught Anna how to push it around the garden and they ran and laughed. + +At the end of the day, Anna said goodbye to the unknown oat. Anna knew it was a magical day and she will never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. He loved to play by the sea. Every day, he would watch the big fish swimming around and play in the sand. + +One day, when Joe was playing in the sand, he saw a very strange thing. It was a funny looking animal, lying on the beach and not moving. Joe asked his mom, "What is it?" + +His mom replied, "It is a dead creature, Joe. It was probably sleeping in the sea, and then the water brought it to the beach." + +Joe was a bit scared at first, but then he felt sad for the creature. He wanted to say goodbye to it. He said, "Bye dead creature. Sleep tight." + +And with that, Joe turned around and ran home, with his mom following closely behind him. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. He had a unique tail, just like the other frogs. Fred loved to match the other frogs with their unique tails. + +One day, Fred decided to go for a walk. He hopped and hopped until he met another frog by the pond. + +Fred said, "Hello, my friend! I love your unique tail. Can I match it with others?" + +The other frog said, "Sure! I'm always looking for another frog with a unique tail like mine." + +So Fred and the other frog hopped around the pond, matching each frog's unique tail. They sang and laughed and hopped, having a good time with each other. + +At the end of the day, Fred said goodbye to his newfound friend, heading back home with a big smile on his face. + +From then on, Fred always looked forward to matching all the other frogs with their unique tails. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys. One boy was named Tom and the other boy was named Henry. Tom and Henry were best friends. + +Henry had a toy that he wanted to trade. He asked Tom if he had anything to trade. Tom said he had a truck but he didn't want to trade it. + +"Why don't you want to trade?," asked Henry. + +"I hate trading," said Tom. + +But Henry thought trading was fun. "Trading is fun!" yelled Henry. But Tom didn't like it. + +"Trading is terrible!" said Tom. "I hate trading!" + +But Henry was determined to make his friend have fun. "It's ok, Tom," said Henry. "Let's trade and have some fun!" + +Tom tried to trade and he actually had a good time. He realized that trading wasn't so terrible after all. + +In the end, Tom learned that he could have fun trading with Henry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was rolling around on the floor. He was so happy! + +Then his mom came into the room. She was very angry. She said, “No more rolling! You must stay in one place!†+ +The little boy was sad. He didn’t understand why he couldn’t roll anymore. He began to cry. + +The mom saw her little boy cry. She knew that she had been too hard on him. She sat down on the floor and said, “Come here, my little boy. I’m sorry. Let’s roll together.†+ +The little boy smiled. He was so happy. He ran over to his mom and they rolled and rolled until they were both tired. And that was the end of their day of rolling. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy wanted to take the baby on an adventure. So they hopped in a helicopter. Up, up, up they flew. + +The baby was so happy and pointed out the window. +"Mommy! Clouds!" the baby said. + +The mommy smiled. The baby had never been in a helicopter before. + +All of a sudden, raindrops started to drop. Snap, snap, snap, they went on the window. The baby laughed. The mommy laughed too. The sound was so fun. + +The baby loved when everything was wet. "Wet, wet, wet," he said. + +Soon enough, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The baby waved goodbye to the clouds and said, "Bye bye, wet rain!" + +The mom and the baby had so much fun that day on the helicopter adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Chirpy. Chirpy lived in a nest high up in a tree. Chirpy was an intelligent bird who loved to talk to his friends. + +One day, Chirpy saw a big cat coming near the tree. Chirpy was scared, but he had an idea. He called out to his friend, Tiny the squirrel. "Tiny, help me! The big cat is coming!" Chirpy said. Tiny heard Chirpy's call and quickly came to help. + +Tiny and Chirpy worked together to scare the cat away. They made loud noises and threw small sticks at the cat. The cat got scared and ran away. Chirpy and Tiny were happy and safe in their tree. + +Chirpy thanked Tiny for helping him. "Thank you, Tiny! You are a good friend," said Chirpy. Tiny smiled and said, "You're welcome, Chirpy. We should always help our friends when they need us." + +And so, Chirpy and Tiny learned the value of friendship and helping each other. They knew that by working together, they could face any problem that came their way. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an intelligent boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim found a big balloon in his room. He wanted to attach the balloon to his toy car. + +Tim asked his mom for help. She told him they needed gas to make the balloon float. They went to the kitchen and found a small gas tank. Tim's mom helped him attach the balloon to the toy car using the gas. The balloon floated, and the toy car started to move faster. + +Tim was so happy to see his toy car go fast with the balloon. He learned that when you ask for help from others and work together, you can do amazing things. This made Tim feel good, and he knew that he could always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a musician. He loved to play music. He had a friend who was a frog. The frog liked to hop. + +One hot day, the musician said, "Frog, let's play music together!" The frog agreed and hopped around while the musician played his music. + +They played music together all day. The frog would hop to the beat of the music. They had so much fun. The musician and the frog became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had very long hair. One day, Sue found a weird cloth. She did not know what it was for. + +Sue showed the cloth to her friend, Tim. Tim said, "Let's wipe your hair with it!" So, they wiped her hair with the weird cloth. Sue's hair started to feel funny. + +The next day, Sue woke up and her hair was very shiny. She was so happy! "Thank you, Tim, for helping me find the magic cloth!" Sue said. They played and laughed all day, and Sue's hair stayed shiny and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big loop. It was a very nice loop. Many friends played in the loop every day. They had a lot of fun. One day, two friends started to quarrel. They were not happy. + +A compassionate girl saw the two friends quarrel. She wanted to help them. She walked to the friends and said, "Please do not quarrel. We can all play together in the loop and have fun." The friends listened to the girl and stopped their quarrel. + +The girl smiled and said, "Let's play in the loop together." All the friends played in the loop again. They were happy and had fun. The compassionate girl showed them that it was better to play together and not quarrel. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a healthy child who loved to play outside. One day, Tim found a big shield in his yard. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mom! I found a shield!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! You can use it to play." + +The next day, Tim took the shield outside to play with his friends. They pretended to be knights, protecting their castle. As they played, Tim felt a tickle in his nose. He knew he was about to sneeze. "Oh no," he thought, "I don't want to sneeze on my friends." + +Tim quickly held up the shield in front of his face. "Achoo!" he sneezed, but the shield kept his friends safe. They all laughed and said, "Good job, Tim! You saved us from the sneeze!" They continued to play, knowing that the shield would keep them safe from any sneezes. + +From then on, Tim always took the shield with him when he played outside. It became a symbol of protection for him and his friends. They knew that, with the shield, they could play and have fun without worrying about sneezes. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily felt dizzy when she was playing outside. She went inside to tell her mom. + +"Mom, I feel dizzy," Lily said. Her mom took her to the kitchen and pointed at the faucet. "Drink some water from the faucet, Lily. It will make you feel better." + +Lily drank the water and soon felt better. She went back outside to play with her friends. While playing, she saw a small bird that looked dizzy too. Lily remembered what her mom had told her. She took the bird to the faucet and gave it some water. The bird drank the water and felt better. It thanked Lily and flew away. + +Lily learned that when someone is in need, it is important to help them. She also learned that water from the faucet can make you feel better when you are dizzy. From that day on, Lily always helped others and shared the lesson she learned with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was an office. In the office, there was a big, red ball. The ball was very attractive. It was shiny and bright. Everyone who saw the ball wanted to play with it. + +One day, a little boy came to the office with his mom. He saw the attractive red ball and wanted to play with it. The little boy asked his mom if he could play with the ball. His mom said yes, but only for a little bit. + +The little boy was so happy. He took the red ball and started to play. He kicked the ball high in the air. The ball went up and down, up and down. The little boy laughed and had so much fun. When it was time to go, the little boy said goodbye to the attractive red ball. He hoped he could come back to the office and play with the ball again soon. +One day, a thoughtful cat named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big pool and it seemed fun to swim in. Tim thought about how he could get in the pool without getting wet. + +The next day, Tim found a big cup. He had an idea! He would use the cup to take out the water from the pool. Then, he could play in the pool without getting wet. Tim was very excited about his plan. + +Tim started to take out the water with the big cup. It took a long time, but he didn't give up. Finally, the pool was empty and Tim could play inside without getting wet. He was very happy and proud of his thoughtful idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Tim found a hidden strip in the park. He thought it would be a great place to hide. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" shouted Tim's friend, Sue. Tim hid behind the strip and waited. Sue looked everywhere but could not find him. "Tim, where are you?" she asked. + +"I am here!" Tim yelled, coming out from behind the strip. Sue was amazed by his hiding spot. They played hide and seek all day. They learned that good friends can help you find hidden things. And that being kind and helping each other is important. +Once upon a time, there was a unique chair. This chair had a special seat. The seat was so special that it could talk. The chair was friends with a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Lily had a test at school. She was very worried. The unique chair saw that Lily was sad. The seat told her, "Do not worry, Lily. Just try your best. That is all you can do." Lily felt better after talking to the chair. + +Lily went to school and took the test. She did her best, just like the chair said. When she got home, she told the chair how she did. The chair was very happy for her. Lily learned that it is important to always try your best, no matter what. And that is the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a small, comfortable bed with a bell on the wall. Every night, Sue would ring the bell before she went to sleep. The bell had a soft, sweet sound that made her feel safe. + +One day, Sue saw a pretty butterfly outside her window. She wanted to catch it and show it to her mom. So, Sue went outside and tried to catch the butterfly with her hands. The butterfly was fast, but Sue was faster. She caught the butterfly and ran inside to show her mom. + +"Mom, look what I caught!" Sue said, holding the butterfly gently in her hands. Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Sue! That's a beautiful butterfly. Let's let it go outside so it can find its family." Sue agreed, and they let the butterfly go. That night, when Sue rang her bell, she felt happy knowing the butterfly was back with its family. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to play outside in the sun. One day, while playing, he saw a big, dangerous dog. The dog looked very mean. + +Whiskers ran home quickly and told his friend, Bunny. "Bunny, I saw a dangerous dog outside," said Whiskers. "We must stay inside today." Bunny agreed, and they both decided to stay inside and play together. + +They played with their toys and had lots of fun. The dangerous dog went away, and Whiskers and Bunny were safe. They learned that sometimes it's better to stay inside when there is danger. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big billboard in the middle of the town. The billboard was very smooth. One day, a little girl named Lily and her mommy were walking by the billboard. + +"Mommy, can we decorate the billboard?" Lily asked. Her mommy thought about it and said, "Yes, Lily, let's decorate it and make it pretty!" + +Lily and her mommy found some colorful paint and brushes. They began to paint the smooth billboard. They painted a big sun, green grass, and pretty flowers. Everyone in the town came to see the beautiful billboard. + +"Wow, Lily and her mommy made the billboard so pretty!" said the people. And from that day on, the town was a happier place because of the decorated billboard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a light blue roof. One day, Tim's mom asked him to bring her a big box from the room. + +"Tim, can you bring the big box for me?" she asked. Tim said, "Yes, Mom!" and went to get the box. + +Tim tried to lift the big box, but it was too heavy. He thought of a plan. He would push the box to the door. It was hard, but he did it. + +As Tim pushed the box, he saw a dark cloud outside. He didn't know that the dark cloud meant rain was coming. Tim opened the door and started to push the box outside. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. The rain made the box wet and it fell apart. Tim's mom was sad because the things in the box were ruined. The dark cloud had told them what was going to happen, but they didn't know. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was very excited. She put on her big hat and went outside to play. The sun was shining and it made her smile. Lucy loved to play in her yard with her friends, the animals. + +As Lucy played, she saw a thief hiding behind a tree. The thief looked sad. Lucy walked up to the thief and asked, "Why are you sad?" The thief said, "I took something that was not mine. Now I feel bad." + +Lucy smiled and said, "If you give it back, you will feel better." The thief nodded and gave back what he took. Lucy was happy to help. The thief smiled too, and they played together with the animals in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she built a big snowman with her friend Tom. They gave the snowman an icy hat and a big smiley mouth. + +"Let's give the snowman something to eat!" said Tom. They looked around and found a big red apple. Lily put the apple near the snowman's mouth. + +As they played, a little bird flew down and sat on the snowman's icy hat. The bird was hungry, so it took the apple from the snowman's mouth and started to eat it. + +"Look at the bird eat the apple!" said Lily. Tom laughed and said, "Now our snowman has a new friend!" They watched the bird finish the apple and fly away. Lily and Tom smiled, knowing they had made the snowman and the bird happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big piano. It was in a room with a small table. On the table, there was a toy cat. The cat could balance on one leg. It was a slow cat, but it could stand very still. + +One day, a boy named Tim came to the room. He saw the cat and said, "Wow, you can balance very well! I want to try too." Tim tried to balance on one leg, just like the cat. He was slow and careful, but he couldn't do it as well as the cat. + +Tim was sad, but he had an idea. He thought, "If I move the piano, I can use it to help me balance." So, Tim tried to push the big piano. It was very heavy, but he pushed and pushed. The piano started to move, but it was going too fast. + +"Stop!" cried the cat, but it was too late. The piano hit the small table and the cat fell down. The cat was broken and could not balance anymore. Tim was very sorry, but he learned that he should not touch things that are not his. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park with her daddy. They liked to play on the swings and slide. Sue was happy because she loved to play with her daddy. + +While they were playing, Sue saw an unknown dog. The dog looked sad and hungry. Sue wanted to care for the dog, so she asked her daddy, "Can we help the dog, daddy?" + +Daddy said, "No, Sue. We don't know the dog, and it might be dangerous." But Sue did not listen to her daddy. She went close to the dog to give it some food. + +The unknown dog was scared and angry. It barked loudly and bit Sue's hand. Sue cried and her daddy ran to help her. They had to go to the doctor to make Sue's hand better. Sue learned to listen to her daddy and to be careful with unknown animals. +There was a young cat named Tim. Tim had long, soft fur. One day, Tim went on a walk. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He started to climb the tree, but he was scared. + +Tim saw a bird in the tree. The bird said, "Hi, I am Bob. Do you want to play?" Tim said, "Yes, but I am scared to climb this tree." Bob said, "Don't worry, I will help you." Tim felt better and they started to play. + +They played all day long. Tim climbed the tree with Bob's help. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Tim said, "Thank you, Bob. I am not scared anymore." Tim went home happy and tired. +One day, a rare cat named Tom found a laser. Tom loved to jump and play with the laser. He saw the red dot and jumped up and down to catch it. He was very happy. + +Tom went to his friend, a dog named Max. He said, "Max, come play with me and the laser!" Max saw the red dot and jumped to catch it too. They both jumped and played together, laughing and having fun. + +But then, the laser broke. The red dot was gone. Tom and Max were very sad. They could not play with the laser anymore. The day ended with them feeling sad and missing their fun game. +Once upon a time, in a small home, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty was very hungry. She wanted to find food to eat. She looked around the house but could not find any. + +One day, Kitty saw a big dog sitting near her food. The dog was a threat to Kitty. She was scared, but she knew she needed to eat. Kitty thought about what to do. She remembered that her mom told her to be kind to others. + +Kitty walked up to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. I am hungry. Can we share the food?" The dog looked at Kitty and said, "Yes, we can share." They sat down together and ate the food. Kitty was happy, and the dog was happy too. + +The moral of the story is to be kind and share with others. Even if someone seems like a threat, being kind can make them a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to learn and play. One day, she decided to teach her dog, Max, a new trick. + +Lucy had a yummy treat in her hand. She showed Max the treat and said, "Sit!" Max sat down and Lucy gave him the treat. Max was very happy. + +Lucy and Max practiced the new trick every day. Max learned to sit very well. Lucy was a great teacher and Max was a smart dog. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, a little bird named Bobo lived in a big tree. Bobo loved to fly high in the sky. One day, while flying, Bobo saw a small bug on a leaf. The bug was sad. + +"Hi, bug! Why are you sad?" Bobo asked. + +"I want to fly like you, but it is not easy for me," the bug said with a wink. + +Bobo thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you fly. Hold on to my leg, and I will fly with you." + +The bug held on to Bobo's leg, and they flew high in the sky together. The bug was so happy to fly with Bobo. They became good friends, and from that day on, they played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat ice cream cones. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw a man selling ice cream cones. Tim wanted one very much. + +Tim's mom gave him money to buy an ice cream cone. He ran to the man and asked for a cone. The man gave Tim a big, yummy cone. Tim was very happy. But then, a naughty dog came running up to Tim. The dog was filthy and wanted to eat Tim's ice cream cone. + +Tim didn't want the dog to eat his ice cream cone. He tried to resist the dog and keep his cone safe. He held the cone high up in the air so the dog couldn't reach it. The dog jumped and barked, but Tim held on tight. His mom came and shooed the dog away. Tim was glad he could keep his ice cream cone. He ate it all up and smiled. +Once upon a time, in a quiet town, there was a big billboard. The billboard had a picture of a cat and a dog. Every day, the cat and the dog would talk to each other. + +One day, the cat said to the dog, "I want to play a game." The dog nodded and said, "Yes, let's play. What game do you want to play?" The cat thought for a moment and said, "Let's play strike the ball!" + +So, the cat and the dog took turns to strike the ball. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and played until the sun went down. Then, they said goodbye to each other and went to sleep. + +The next day, the cat and the dog met again on the billboard. They were happy to see each other and decided to play more games. And so, they became best friends, and the quiet town had a little more joy every day. +One morning, Tom the cat wanted to play with his new toy. He was very excited. He saw the toy in a small box. Tom was careful when he tried to take it out. + +"I can fit in this box," Tom said to his friend, Sam the dog. Tom tried to fit in the box, but it was too small. Sam laughed and said, "You are too big for that box, Tom!" + +Tom and Sam played with the toy all morning. They were happy and had lots of fun. They learned that being careful is important when trying new things. +One day, a boy named Tim found a very pretty kite. He loved the kite and wanted to play with it. He took the kite to a big field where the wind could help the kite fly high. + +In the field, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw the pretty kite and said, "I want that kite! Give it to me!" Tim did not want to give his kite away. He said, "No, it is my kite. I found it first." + +Sue was not happy. She tried to take the kite from Tim. They both pulled on the kite, but then the kite broke. Tim and Sue were very sad. They realized that by fighting over the kite, they both lost it. The moral of the story is that it is better to share and be kind than to demand and fight over things. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Lucy. She had many friends because she always shared her toys and snacks. One day, Lucy and her friends were playing with paper. They wanted to make pretty shapes, but they needed scissors to cut the paper. + +Lucy's friend, Tim, was not happy. He did not have scissors and he wanted to make pretty shapes too. He asked Lucy if he could use her scissors, but Lucy was using them. Tim felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, Lucy had an idea. She told Tim they could take turns using the scissors. First, Lucy would use them, and then she would give them to Tim. This way, they both could make pretty shapes. Tim felt happy again, and they played together all day. +Once, a little girl named Amy was very happy. Her mom told her they were going on a holiday. They were going to a place with a big beach and lots of fun things to do. Amy could not wait to go and play in the sand. + +On the first day of their holiday, Amy and her mom went to the beach. Amy saw a big sandcastle and asked her mom, "Can we make one too?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can use the available sand to make it bigger." They started to build the sandcastle together. + +Every day, they would increase the size of the sandcastle. It became bigger and bigger. Other kids joined in and helped too. By the end of the holiday, they had made the biggest sandcastle on the beach. Amy was very proud and did not want to leave. But she knew that next year, they would come back and make an even bigger sandcastle. +One day, a large cat named Zip went to the store. Zip wanted to buy a toy. He saw many toys in the store. There were big toys and small toys. Zip liked a toy car. He wanted to buy the toy car. + +Zip went to the store lady to buy the toy car. The store lady said, "I need an order to give you the toy car." Zip did not know what an order was. He was sad. He wanted the toy car very much. + +Zip's friend, a dog named Sam, came to the store. Sam knew what an order was. Sam told Zip, "An order is when you tell the store lady what you want to buy." Zip told the store lady, "I want to buy the toy car." The store lady gave Zip the toy car. Zip was very happy. He played with the toy car all day with his friend Sam. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy something great. Tim saw a big toy elephant. He said, "Mom, can we buy the elephant, please?" + +His mom looked at the elephant and said, "Yes, Tim. We can buy the great elephant. It will be fun to play with at home!" + +They bought the elephant and took it home. Tim played with the elephant all day. He had so much fun. At night, he gave the elephant a big hug and said, "I love you, great elephant. You are my best friend." + +The next day, Tim took the elephant to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Tim's friends saw the great elephant and said, "Wow, Tim! That's a great toy!" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, it's my great elephant. I love it so much!" And they all played together with the great elephant, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat spicy food. One day, he found a cooler with lots of spicy food inside. Tim was very happy. + +Tim took the cooler to his room and started to eat the spicy food. But after a while, his mouth began to hurt. It was too spicy! Tim thought he should quit eating the spicy food. He put the cooler away and drank some water. + +Later, Tim's mom saw the cooler and opened it. She saw the spicy food and knew it was too spicy for Tim. She smiled and said, "Next time, we will make the food less spicy." Tim agreed and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to seat on a big rock. The rock was near a drain. Tim liked to watch the water go down the drain. He liked to see the water go round and round. + +But today, there was an angry bird near the rock. The bird did not want Tim to seat on the rock. The bird was very loud. Tim was sad. He wanted to seat on the rock and watch the water. + +Tim had an idea. He gave the angry bird some bread. The bird ate the bread and was not angry anymore. Tim could now seat on the rock. He watched the water go down the drain. Tim and the bird were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy car. One day, he saw a big hole in the yard. He wanted to fill the hole with dirt. He got a bucket and started to fill it with dirt. + +Tim worked very hard to fill the hole. But his waist began to hurt. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw a distant tree. He thought maybe he could find help there. + +Tim walked to the tree and found a kind bird. The bird saw Tim was sad and asked what was wrong. Tim told the bird about the hole and his waist. The bird wanted to help. The bird called her friends, and they all helped Tim fill the hole. Tim was happy and thanked the birds for their help. They all played together, and Tim's waist felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bossy dog named Max. Max loved to chew on things. One day, Max saw a bag of mail by the door. Max thought it would be fun to chew on the mail. + +Max started to chew the mail, making a big mess. The mailman came and saw the mess Max made. He was very sad. Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, was sad too. She knew Max had done a bad thing. + +Lily told Max that it was not nice to chew on other people's things. Max felt bad and wanted to make it right. Max and Lily worked together to clean up the mess. Max learned that it was not good to be bossy and chew on things that did not belong to him. From that day on, Max was a good dog and never chewed on the mail again. The moral of the story is to be kind and respect other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pair of sunglasses that she was very proud of. She wore them every day when she played outside. + +One day, a mean boy named Tom saw Lucy's sunglasses. He said, "I hate your sunglasses! They look silly." Lucy felt sad and took off her sunglasses. + +But then, Lucy's friend, Sam, came over. He said, "I like your sunglasses! They are cool!" Lucy smiled and put her sunglasses back on. She and Sam played happily in the sun. And Lucy was proud of her sunglasses again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate train named Toby. Toby loved to perform tricks for all the kids in town. He would go very fast, then very slow, and even make funny noises. The kids would laugh and clap their hands. + +Toby ran on coal to make him go. One day, Toby ran out of coal and could not move. The kids were sad because they could not see Toby perform his tricks. They wanted to help Toby feel better. + +The children decided to find more coal for Toby. They looked everywhere and finally found some coal by the big hill. They put the coal in Toby's engine, and he started to move again. Toby was so happy and thankful. He performed his best tricks for the kids, and they all cheered. From that day on, Toby and the kids were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wide tunnel. Many animals lived in the tunnel. There was a big bear, a small rabbit, and a fast squirrel. They all knew each other and played together. + +One day, the big bear found a new tunnel. He did not know what was in the new tunnel. He told the small rabbit and the fast squirrel about the new tunnel. They all wanted to see what was inside. + +They went into the new tunnel. It was very dark. They could not see anything. They walked and walked, but they could not find a way out. They did not know what to do. They were very scared. The big bear, the small rabbit, and the fast squirrel were lost in the new tunnel forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little red engine. The engine liked to go on trips. One day, the engine went for a long trip. It was a calm and sunny day. + +As the engine went on its trip, it saw a big step. The engine wanted to go up the step. It tried and tried, but it was too hard. The engine felt sad. + +Then, a kind and calm blue engine came by. The blue engine helped the red engine go up the step. They went up the step together. The red engine was happy and thanked the blue engine. They became good friends and went on many trips together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. The rock lived by the rail. One day, a boy went to the rail. He saw the rock and thought it was fun to play with. The boy had a long tie with him. He tied the tie to the rock. + +The boy played with the rock and the tie all day. He swung the rock back and forth. He did not know that the big, heavy rock could break the rail. The rock hit the rail many times. The rail started to bend and crack. + +Soon, a train was coming down the rail. The train could not see the broken rail. The train went very fast. When the train got to the broken rail, it fell off the rail. The train was very sad. The boy learned that playing with heavy rocks near the rail was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play at the park with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. The park was their favorite place to be. + +One day, Tim's mom made a yummy snack for him and his friends. It was a new taste for them. They were very excited to try it. They all sat under a big tree at the park and took a bite. Their eyes lit up with joy. The taste was so good that they wanted more and more. + +Tim and his friends played at the park until the sun went down. They were tired but happy. As they walked home, they talked about the fun day and the new taste they had tried. They couldn't wait to come back to the park and have more fun together. And maybe, they would get to try another yummy taste the next time. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because it was a gloomy day. He looked out the window and saw a sausage. It was a big sausage, just lying on the ground. + +Tim went outside and picked up the sausage. He brought it to his mom and said, "Mom, look what I found!" His mom smiled and said, "Let's cook it for dinner!" Tim was happy and couldn't wait for dinner. + +At dinner time, Tim's mom put the sausage in a hot pan. The sausage started to melt. Tim was excited to eat it. When the sausage was cooked, Tim and his mom ate it together. It was the best sausage they ever had. The gloomy day turned into a happy day because of the yummy sausage. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with the laundry. One day, Kitty saw a big pile of laundry in the house. She was very happy and jumped right into it. + +While Kitty was playing, she heard a loud noise. It made her panic. She didn't know what it was, so she ran and hid under the bed. She was scared and didn't want to come out. + +After a while, Kitty's mom came into the room. She saw Kitty under the bed and told her it was just the door. Kitty felt better and went back to play with the laundry. She was happy again and played until it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little town, there was a big place called a university. In this university, many people came to learn and play. One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the university with her mom. They wanted to settle there and make new friends. + +Lucy and her mom walked around the university, looking at all the pretty trees and flowers. They saw a big group of kids playing and laughing. Lucy felt shy but her mom said, "Go say hi, Lucy. They look like they want to be your friends." + +So Lucy went up to the kids and said, "Hi, I'm Lucy. Can I play with you?" The kids smiled and said, "Of course, Lucy! We would love for you to play with us." They all played together and had so much fun. Lucy was happy that she settled in the university with her mom and made new friends. From that day on, the tidy little town became an even happier place for Lucy and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a happy youth named Tom. He liked to watch the birds in the sky. One day, he saw a little bird on a tree. The bird was sad because it could not fly. + +Tom said, "Hi, bird! Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I can't fly like the other birds." Tom wanted to help the bird, so he thought of a plan. + +Tom got a big balloon and tied it to the bird. The bird became happy and started to fly in the sky with the help of the balloon. Tom watched the bird fly and felt happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the earth, but today she was sad. She sighed and said, "I wish I could find something incredible to play with." + +A friendly squirrel heard Lily and came to talk to her. "Hi, Lily," he said. "Why are you sad?" + +Lily told the squirrel what she wanted. The squirrel thought for a moment and then said, "I know! Let's go on a treasure hunt together. We might find something incredible!" + +Lily and the squirrel searched the forest together. They looked under rocks, in trees, and even in a cave. At last, they found a shiny, incredible rock. Lily was so happy, she jumped up and down. + +From that day on, Lily and the squirrel were the best of friends. They played together every day and had many more incredible adventures. And Lily never sighed again. +One day, a big, noisy bus was driving down the road. It was full of people going to gather at the park for a fun day. The bus made a loud "beep beep" sound as it went. + +In the park, a little boy named Tim was playing with his ball. He heard the noisy bus coming and said, "Mom, look! The bus is coming with lots of people!" His mom looked up and said, "Yes, Tim. They are coming to gather and play with us." + +But as the people got off the bus, they were very loud and made a big mess. Tim did not like the noise and the mess. He said, "Mom, I don't like this. It's too noisy and messy. I want to go home." His mom understood and said, "Okay, Tim. Let's go home and play there." + +So Tim and his mom left the park and went back to their quiet home. They played with Tim's ball and had a great time, away from the noisy bus and the messy people. And they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a baby and a big dog. The dog's name was Max. The baby and Max were best friends. They played together every day. + +One day, a new dog came to play. The new dog wanted to play with the baby too. Max felt jealous. He did not want to share his friend. Max said, "No, you can't play with my baby!" + +The new dog tried to play with the baby anyway. Max got in the way to protect the baby. The two dogs barked at each other. The baby started to cry. + +Max and the new dog stopped barking. They looked at the baby and felt sad. They did not want the baby to cry. They decided to share the baby and play together. Now, the baby had two dog friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a unique fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big pond with many other fish. He was very happy, but he always wanted to find something new to play with. + +One day, Fin saw something shiny in the water. It was a hook! Fin did not know what it was, but he wanted to play with it. He swam closer and closer to the shiny hook. + +When Fin got very close, he decided to bite the hook. But, oh no! It was not a toy. It was sharp and it hurt Fin's mouth. Fin learned that not everything in the pond was safe to play with. From that day on, he promised to be more careful and only play with his fish friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy car named Red. Red had many gears that helped him go fast. One day, Red was driving down the road when he saw his cheerful friend Blue. Blue was waving his arms to say hello. Red was so happy to see Blue that he stopped his gears and came to a stop. Blue came over to Red and they talked about their day. Red was happy to have a friend like Blue. They said goodbye and Red started his gears again to drive home. Red knew he would see Blue again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play games together. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. + +Timmy said, "I enjoy running and I want to see who is the fastest. Are you ready, Tommy?" + +Tommy replied, "Yes, I am ready. Let's start the race." + +The race was very competitive, but in the end, Timmy won. Tommy was sad and said, "I am not happy that I lost. I thought I was faster than you." + +Timmy replied, "Don't judge yourself too harshly. You did your best and that's all that matters. We can play another game that you might win next time." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's play another game. I want to win next time." And they continued playing and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to roar loudly to show how strong he was. One day, the lion found a magic wand in the forest. He waved the wand and suddenly, he could fly in the sky! The lion was very happy and he roared even louder. + +But then, the lion accidentally broke the magic wand. He was very sad because he couldn't fly anymore. The lion looked for someone who could fix the broken wand. He asked the birds, the monkeys, and even the ants, but nobody could help him. Finally, the lion realized that he had to be careful with the things he found in the jungle. From then on, he roared softly and walked slowly, so he wouldn't break anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He lived in a big castle with his mommy and daddy. One day, the prince went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. When he started climbing, he heard a noise. It was a little bird. The bird was dead. The prince felt sad and wanted to help the bird. He picked it up and brought it back to the castle. His mommy and daddy helped him bury the bird in the garden. The prince felt happy that he could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat mint candy. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some mint candy. When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a gentle hug and said they had to worry because they forgot to buy milk. + +Lily didn't want her mom to worry, so she came up with an idea. She remembered that her grandma had a mint plant in her garden. They could use the mint leaves to make mint tea and have it with cookies instead of milk. + +Lily's mom thought it was a great idea and they went to grandma's house to get some mint leaves. They made the tea and had a wonderful time together. From that day on, Lily learned that even if something goes wrong, there's always a solution and there's no need to worry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, her mom gave her a big box wrapped in colorful paper. Lily was so happy to receive the present and couldn't wait to open it. + +As she unwrapped the box, she found a beautiful doll inside. The doll had long curly hair and was wearing a pink dress. Lily loved the doll and played with her all day long. + +That night, when Lily went to bed, she whispered a secret to her doll. She told her that she had a fake tooth and was scared to show anyone. The doll listened carefully and promised to keep the secret safe. + +The next day, Lily went to the dentist and got her tooth fixed. When she came back home, she saw that her little brother had broken her doll. But to her surprise, she found a note inside the doll's dress that said, "I'm sorry I broke your doll. Here's a new one for you." Lily was so happy to receive the new doll and knew that her secret was safe with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. It was an earthquake! She got scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, what's happening?" Lily asked. + +"It's an earthquake, sweetie. We need to stay safe and stay inside," her mommy said. + +Lily was still scared, so her mommy pulled her into a big hug. "Don't worry, I'll keep you safe," she said. + +After the earthquake was over, Lily and her mommy went outside to see if everything was okay. They saw that some buildings were broken and some people were hurt. "Are they dead?" Lily asked. + +"No, they're just hurt. But we need to help them," her mommy said. + +Lily and her mommy helped the people who were hurt and made sure they were okay. Lily felt happy that she could help, and she knew that her mommy would always keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the big billboards on the street. One day, she saw a billboard with a picture of a talking dog! She was so surprised that she said, "Wow, that dog can talk!" + +Suddenly, the dog jumped out of the billboard and started talking to Lily. They had a conversation about normal things like the weather and what they like to eat. Lily was so happy to talk to the dog and the dog was happy to talk to her too. + +After a while, the dog had to go back to the billboard. Lily said goodbye and waved to the dog. She ran home to tell her mom about the talking dog. Her mom didn't believe her at first, but Lily told her all about their conversation. From that day on, Lily always looked at the billboard, hoping to see the talking dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy triangle that was black. Lily loved to play with her triangle and she would often push it around on the floor. One day, Lily's little brother came into the room and accidentally knocked over the triangle. Lily was sad, but her brother helped her pick it up and they played together with the triangle. They had so much fun pushing it back and forth! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. While playing in the water, Lily saw a jellyfish. It was big and had long tentacles that were flexible. + +Lily shouted, "Mommy, Daddy, look at the jellyfish!" + +Her parents came over and saw the jellyfish too. Lily's dad said, "Be careful, jellyfish can sting you." + +Lily replied, "I won't touch it, I just want to look at it." + +Lily continued to watch the jellyfish as it floated in the water. She thought it was so interesting and wanted to learn more about it. When they got home, Lily asked her mom to read her a book about jellyfish. Her mom happily read to her and they both learned a lot about these fascinating creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who loved to play. He would run and jump and roll around in the grass. One day, he met a little rabbit who wanted to play too. They ran and chased each other, having lots of fun. + +But then, the bear started to get too playful. He accidentally bumped into the rabbit and they started to fight. The rabbit was scared and wanted to go home. So, the bear had to release him and say sorry. + +After that, the bear learned to be more careful when playing with his friends. And he and the rabbit became good friends too, playing together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be an otter swimming in a green pond. She splashed around and made otter noises like "chirp chirp". + +Suddenly, Lily saw a real otter swimming towards her. It was so cute with its brown fur and big eyes. The otter swam up to Lily and they played together in the pond. Lily was so happy to have a new friend. + +After a while, the otter had to go back to its home in the woods. Lily said goodbye and went back to playing with her toys. She would always remember her fun day pretending to be an otter with her new friend in the green pond. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and dance around her room. One day, she saw a white band playing in the park. She ran over to watch them. + +"Can I stand here and watch?" Lily asked the band. + +"Of course!" said the band leader. "We love having little fans like you." + +Lily stood and watched as the band played their music. She clapped and danced along. After the band finished their song, Lily went up to the band leader. + +"That was amazing!" she said. "Can I join your band and dance with you?" + +The band leader smiled. "We would love to have you, Lily. You can stand right here and dance with us anytime." And from that day on, Lily danced and sang with the white band every time they played in the park. +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 doll. Lily was so happy to receive it. + +Lily showed her doll to her friend, a little boy named Jack. Jack looked at the doll and said, "That man doll is fake. It doesn't look real." + +Lily was sad to hear that her doll was fake, but she didn't want to be mean to Jack. So she said, "It's okay if my doll is fake. I still love it." + +Jack thought about what Lily said and realized that it didn't matter if the doll was fake or not. What mattered was that Lily loved it. From that day on, Jack and Lily played with the doll together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a soft teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go get a folder from her room. Lily went to her room and looked for the folder. She found it on her desk and picked it up. It was heavy, but Lily was strong. She carried the folder back to her mom and gave it to her. Then, Lily went back to cuddle with her soft teddy bear. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to take a bath." Lily replied, "Okay mommy, I love to bathe!" + +After her bath, Lily's mom sprayed some perfume on her. Lily said, "Mommy, I smell so good! What is that smell?" Her mom replied, "It's my perfume, it smells brilliant." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends said, "Lily, you smell so good! What is that smell?" Lily replied, "It's my mommy's perfume. It smells brilliant!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the slide. One day, she saw a plane flying in the sky. "Look, Mommy! A plane!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That's a big plane. It's flying very high up in the sky." + +Lily looked up at the plane and said, "I wish I could fly like a plane." + +Her mom replied, "Well, we can pretend to fly like a plane. Let's run around and make airplane noises." + +Lily giggled and said, "Okay, let's do it!" They ran around the park, making airplane noises and pretending to fly. It was so much fun, even though they knew it was just a fake plane. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a big rock in the yard and decided to carry it around with him. + +Timmy was very careful as he walked around with the rock, making sure not to drop it. He even showed his mom how strong he was by carrying it all the way to the front of the house. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. He was very tired from his long day of work, but Timmy wanted to show him how strong he was by carrying the big rock again. His dad smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy! You are such a hard worker." + +Timmy felt proud and happy that he could make his dad smile. From that day on, Timmy loved to carry things around and show off his strength, always being careful not to drop anything. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who liked to swim in the pond. He was very happy when he was in the water. One day, the duck saw a match on the ground. He picked it up and carried it in his beak. But he was tired from swimming for so long, so he took a nap with the match by his side. When he woke up, the match had disappeared! The duck looked around and saw that it had fallen into the water. He tried to find it, but he couldn't. The duck was sad, but he knew he could always find another match. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat celery. His mom would give him a big, thick piece of celery every day for snack time. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend didn't like celery and insisted that Timmy share his crackers instead. But Timmy didn't want to share his crackers because he wanted his celery. + +His friend kept insisting and Timmy started to get upset. Finally, Timmy's mom came in and suggested they share both the celery and crackers. Timmy agreed and his friend tried the celery. To his surprise, he loved it! From then on, they both enjoyed celery together for snack time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the hot sun. He loved to run and jump and play with his friends. But one day, Timmy saw something scary on the TV. It was a big storm called a hurricane. + +Timmy didn't know what a hurricane was, but he knew it was something to be scared of. His mommy told him that hurricanes are very strong winds and rain that can hurt people and houses. Timmy didn't like the sound of that. He started to hate hurricanes. + +Days went by and Timmy forgot about the hurricane. He played outside with his friends and had fun. But one day, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow very hard. Timmy remembered the hurricane and he was scared. But his mommy told him not to worry because they were safe in their house. + +The wind howled and the rain poured down. Timmy watched from his window as the trees swayed back and forth. But after a while, the storm passed and the sun came out again. Timmy was happy that the hurricane was gone and he didn't have to be scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry, so he asked his mom for some food. His mom said, "Sure thing, Timmy. I'll make you a sandwich." + +While his mom was making the sandwich, Timmy's dad came home with a package. Timmy asked, "Daddy, what did you receive in the package?" His dad said, "It's a razor, Timmy. I need it for shaving." + +Timmy's mom finished making the sandwich and gave it to him. Timmy ate it quickly and then asked his mom for another one. His mom said, "No, Timmy. You need to wait until dinner." + +Timmy got upset and went to his room. He saw his dad's razor on the dresser and decided to play with it. He accidentally cut himself and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and often listened to jazz with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a new toy car. It was red and shiny, and Lily loved it very much. She played with it every day. + +One day, Lily's car stopped working. She tried to make it go, but it wouldn't move. She asked her mommy to help her fix it. Her mommy said, "Let's take it to the dependable toy store to get it fixed." Lily was happy to hear that her car could be fixed. + +At the toy store, the man said, "Your car's wheels are stuck. They need to be fixed or replaced." Lily asked, "Will my car rot if we don't fix it?" The man smiled and said, "No, your car won't rot. But it won't be able to move without working wheels." After a few days, Lily's car was fixed and she was happy to play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. One morning, she asked her mommy to bake some waffles for her. + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. I'll bake some waffles for you." + +But when mommy was making the waffles, Lily's brother Max came into the kitchen and said, "I want waffles too!" + +Lily said, "Max, that's rude. You should ask nicely." + +Max said, "Oh, sorry. Can I have some waffles, please?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Max. I'll bake some waffles for you too." + +And so, mommy baked some delicious waffles for Lily and Max to enjoy together. They ate their waffles happily and promised to always be polite to each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big box of crayons. The crayons were all different colors and they loved to draw pictures. One day, the box fell off the table and the crayons spilled out. They were all mixed up together and it was hard to tell which crayon was which. + +The little girl who owned the crayons tried to put them back in the box, but she didn't know which ones went where. She asked her mommy for help and they decided to separate the crayons by color. They put all the red ones in one pile, all the blue ones in another pile, and so on. + +As they were separating the crayons, they noticed that one of them had a leak. The colorful wax was oozing out of the side of the crayon. The little girl was sad because she didn't want her crayons to be messy. But her mommy told her not to worry, they could still use the colorful crayon to make beautiful pictures. And they did! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved ice-cream very much! One day, Timmy and his mom went to the ice-cream shop. Timmy saw a big, adventurous ice-cream with lots of colors and sprinkles. He wanted it so much! + +Timmy said to his mom, "Mommy, can I have the adventurous ice-cream please?" His mom replied, "Sure, but you have to work for it. You need to clean your room first." Timmy didn't like to work, but he really wanted the ice-cream. So, he went to his room and cleaned it up. + +After he finished, he ran back to his mom and said, "Mommy, I worked hard! Can I have the adventurous ice-cream now?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. You earned it!" Timmy was so happy and enjoyed his ice-cream very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they saw a flag on the ground. Timmy picked it up and saw that it was broken. He felt sad for the flag. + +Timmy's friends wanted to play a game, but Timmy wanted to fix the flag. He listened to the flag and heard it say, "Please fix me." Timmy knew he had to help the flag. He found some tape and fixed the flag. The flag looked happy again. + +Timmy's friends came back and saw the flag. They were happy too. They all played together and the flag waved in the wind. Timmy was proud that he helped the broken flag. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Wooly. Wooly was very soft because he had a lot of wool on him. He loved to play in the fields with his friends. + +One day, a big scary wolf appeared! Wooly and his friends were very scared. But then, Wooly had an idea. He knew that his wool was very flexible, so he suggested that they all huddle together and make a big wooly wall to protect themselves. + +The wolf tried to get through the wooly wall, but it was too strong and flexible. Eventually, the wolf gave up and went away. Wooly and his friends were very happy that they were able to protect themselves with their wool. From that day on, they always stuck together and used their wool to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain. One day, she was playing outside when it started to pour. She didn't have an umbrella, so she got very wet. + +Her mom called her inside and said, "Lily, your hand is so cold! Let's dry you off." She got a towel and wrapped it around Lily's hand. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we make a puddle?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's go outside and jump in the puddles!" They went outside and found a big puddle. Lily jumped in it and splashed around. Her mom said, "Be careful not to soak your clothes!" + +Lily laughed and said, "Look how wide the puddle is!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very wide. Let's go back inside and warm up." They went back inside and drank hot chocolate together. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten who was very anxious. She was always scared and worried about everything. One day, she saw a big dog and she ran away as fast as she could. But she didn't realize that she was running towards a busy road. + +Suddenly, a kind lady saw the little kitten and picked her up. The kitten was so happy to be safe and sound. She remained in the lady's arms for a while, purring and feeling loved. + +From that day on, the little kitten learned that there are good people in the world who will help her when she needs it. She also learned that running away from her fears is not always the best solution. Sometimes, it's better to remain calm and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a funny insect crawling on the ground. It had long legs and big eyes, and it made her laugh. + +Lily ran to her grandpa and said, "Look, Grandpa! I found a silly bug! It's making me joke!" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "That's a grasshopper, Lily. They like to jump and play. But be careful, some insects can bite." + +Lily looked at the grasshopper and said, "It's okay, Grandpa. It's just a bald bug. It can't hurt me." + +Grandpa chuckled and said, "Well, it's not bald, Lily. It just doesn't have any hair. But you're right, it's harmless. Let's watch it jump and joke around for a little while longer." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy accidentally broke the wheel of his favorite toy car. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his broken toy car. His mom told him not to worry and that they could replace the broken wheel. Timmy was happy to hear that. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom were watching TV when suddenly there was an earthquake. It was a weird feeling, like the ground was shaking. Timmy was scared and held onto his mom tightly. After the earthquake stopped, Timmy's mom explained to him what had happened and that they were safe. + +A few days later, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new wheel for his toy car. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom. He put the new wheel on his toy car and it was good as new. Timmy was grateful for his mom's help and knew that she would always be there to replace anything that was broken. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went to play at the park with his friends. He put on his favorite cap and ran outside. + +When he got to the park, he saw his friends playing on the monkey bars. Timmy wanted to play too, but he was scared. The monkey bars looked tough to climb. His friend Billy saw him and said, "Don't worry, I'll bring you up." + +Billy helped Timmy climb up the monkey bars. Timmy was so happy that he gave Billy a high-five. When it was time to go home, Timmy realized that he had lost his cap. He was sad, but Billy said, "Don't worry, we'll find it tomorrow." And they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy woke up one morning and felt worried. He didn't know why he felt this way, but he did. He got dressed and went to the kitchen to eat breakfast. + +While he was eating, his mom asked him if he wanted to perform a song for her. Timmy loved to sing, so he said yes. He sang a happy song and his mom clapped and cheered. After that, Timmy felt much better and his worry went away. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that singing made him feel better when he was worried. He would perform songs every morning and his mom would always be there to listen and cheer him on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a rag on the ground and picked it up. She wanted to show it to her friend, Tom. + +"Tom, look what I found!" Lily said, showing him the rag. + +Tom replied, "That's just a dirty old rag, Lily. You shouldn't touch it." + +But Lily didn't listen and kept playing with the rag. She even put it in her mouth, and it tasted bitter. Suddenly, Lily got sick and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctor said that Lily had eaten something bad from the rag, and her parents were very upset. They told her that they had told her not to play with it, but she didn't listen. From then on, Lily's parents didn't permit her to play outside without their supervision. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite color was pink. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They ran around and played hide-and-seek. Suddenly, Lily's friend fell and hurt her knee. She started to cry and Lily felt sad. + +Lily had an idea. She told her friends to unite and help their friend. They all held hands and walked her to the bench. They sat with her for a minute and gave her a band-aid. Her friend stopped crying and smiled. Lily felt happy and her face wasn't pale anymore. From that day on, Lily knew that when her friends unite, they can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help measure some flour for a cake. Timmy was excited to help and got out his little measuring cup. + +As Timmy measured the flour, he heard a scary noise coming from the other room. "Mommy, what's that scary noise?" Timmy asked. "It's just the wind, Timmy. Don't worry," his mom replied. + +But the noise didn't stop and Timmy started to get scared. Suddenly, a big monster appeared in the kitchen! Timmy tried to run away, but the monster caught him and took him away. + +Timmy's mom searched for him everywhere, but she couldn't find him. She was very sad and missed her little boy. From that day on, she always made sure to keep the doors locked and the windows closed, so no more scary monsters could take her kid away. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens was a very curious cat, always looking for new things to explore. One day, Mittens saw a bright red ball outside and wanted to go play with it. + +As Mittens was playing with the ball, she suddenly felt something tickle her nose. She knew what was coming and before she could stop it, she sneezed! The sneeze was so big that it made Mittens fall over. + +After she sneezed, Mittens looked around to see if anyone saw her fall. But no one was there, so she got up and continued to play with the ball. Mittens was having so much fun that she didn't even notice the brilliant colors of the sunset in the sky. + +Eventually, Mittens got tired and went back inside to take a nap. As she was falling asleep, she thought about how much fun she had playing with the ball and how silly she must have looked when she sneezed. But that didn't matter to her, because she knew she was just being herself and having a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but one day it rained so much that she got very wet. Her mom told her to take a bath to warm up, so Lily filled the tub with water and added some bubbles. + +While she was playing with her toys in the bath, her mom brought her a cup of tea. Lily loved tea, but this cup was enormous! She tried to hold it with both hands, but it was still too big. So, she decided to soak her feet in the tea instead. + +After her bath, Lily felt warm and cozy. She put on her pajamas and cuddled up with her favorite teddy bear. She was so happy that she fell asleep right away, dreaming of playing in the rain again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor who helped her learn new things. Lily liked her tutor because she was nice and smart. She admired her tutor for being so good at teaching. + +One day, Lily was upset because she couldn't solve a math problem. Her tutor saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her tutor that she didn't know how to solve the problem. Her tutor told her not to worry and showed her how to solve it step by step. Lily was so happy that she hugged her tutor and said, "Thank you for helping me!" + +From that day on, Lily worked hard and listened to her tutor. She learned many new things and became very smart. Lily always admired her tutor and was grateful for all the help she gave her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play basketball with his friends. One day, he lost his hoop and couldn't find it. He searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and decided to help him. They went outside to search for the hoop together. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Timmy's mom held his hand so he wouldn't slip. + +Finally, they found the hoop behind a bush. Timmy was very happy and thanked his mom for helping him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always put his hoop away so he wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big hoop on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. She rolled it around and around. + +Lily saw some ice on the ground and got an idea. She put the hoop on the icy ground and watched it slide. She thought it was funny. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It was her mom calling her for hot cocoa. Lily leaned the hoop against a tree and ran inside. She drank her cocoa and went to bed. + +The next day, Lily went back outside to play. She saw the hoop leaning against the tree. She picked it up and rolled it around. She remembered how much fun she had with it on the icy ground. She smiled and played with the hoop all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little shy rabbit named Benny. Benny was very quiet and he liked to play by himself. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he saw a group of rabbits playing together. + +Benny wanted to play with them, but he was too shy to go over and say hello. One of the rabbits noticed Benny and started to tease him. "What's wrong little guy? Too scared to play with us?" + +Benny felt very sad and wanted to go home, but then another rabbit spoke up. "Leave him alone, he's just a little shy. We should invite him to play with us." + +Benny was so happy and grateful that he joined in on the fun. From that day on, Benny wasn't so shy anymore and he made lots of new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. She had a shiny red bike with two pedals that she would push with her feet. Lily was very obedient and always listened to her parents. + +One day, Lily's parents told her that if she didn't take care of her bike, it would spoil. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was important to take care of her bike. + +So, every day after she rode her bike, she would wipe it down and put it away in the garage. Her parents were very proud of her for being so responsible. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play and wanted to ride her bike. Lily let her friend ride it, but her friend was not obedient and didn't take care of the bike. The next time Lily went to ride her bike, she found that it had spoiled because her friend hadn't taken care of it. + +Lily was very sad, but her parents reminded her that she had done everything she could to take care of her bike. They bought her a new one and Lily promised to always take care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max liked to walk in the park with his owner. One day, Max's owner wanted to open a door, but it was stuck. Max barked and jumped until the door finally opened. Max's owner was so happy and gave him a big hug. Max wagged his tail fast because he was happy too. They continued their walk in the park, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a big team of animals who loved to play games. They played hide and seek, tag and many more. But one day, they had a problem. They could not decide which game to play. Some animals wanted to play hide and seek, while others wanted to play tag. + +The big elephant suggested that they vote. But when they took a vote, it was a tie. The team was stuck. Then, the wise owl had an idea. "Let's play a new game," he said. "We will call it 'Nod and Tag'." + +The animals nodded in agreement. They played the new game and had so much fun! They learned that sometimes, it's okay to try something new. And that's how the big team of animals learned to work together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to exercise every day to stay healthy. One day, she saw her friend Sarah walking in the park. + +"Hi, Sarah! Do you want to exercise with me?" Lily asked politely. + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, please! I love to run and jump!" + +So, Lily and Sarah started to exercise together. They ran around the park, jumped over rocks and even did some knee exercises. + +After a while, they got tired and sat down on the grass. Lily looked at Sarah and said, "You are so polite, Sarah. Thank you for exercising with me today." + +Sarah smiled and said, "No problem, Lily. I had so much fun! Let's do it again tomorrow!" + +And so, Lily and Sarah became good friends who loved to exercise and be polite to each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty rocks. One day, she saw a big storm cloud in the sky. She knew she had to hurry and collect her rocks before the rain came. + +Lily grabbed her bucket and ran outside. She picked up as many rocks as she could and put them in her bucket. Just as she was about to go inside, she saw her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, walking by. + +"Hello, Mr. Johnson!" Lily said. + +But Mr. Johnson didn't say hello back. He just grumbled and walked away. Lily thought that was very rude. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her that Mr. Johnson's cat had gone missing. Lily remembered seeing a little cat earlier when she was collecting rocks. She ran outside and looked in her bucket. Sure enough, the cat was hiding in the rocks. + +Lily ran to Mr. Johnson's house and gave him back his cat. He was so happy and thanked her for being so kind. From then on, Mr. Johnson always said hello to Lily and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went outside and it was very wet. She splashed in the puddles and had so much fun. + +But then, she accidentally dropped her favorite toy car in the water. It was broken and she felt sad. So, she went inside to dry off and think about what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was sad and asked her what happened. Lily told her about her toy car. Her mommy hugged her and said they could try to fix it. They got some glue and worked together to fix the broken car. + +After a while, the glue was dry and the car was fixed! Lily was so happy and grateful to have her toy back. From then on, she made sure to keep her toys safe and dry. +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 was playing outside when she heard a loud noise. She stopped and listened carefully. It sounded like it was coming from the house. + +Lily went inside and asked her mommy, "What's that noise?" Her mommy said, "Oh, that's just daddy being careless. He dropped something in the kitchen." Lily nodded and went to play again. + +Later that day, Lily was sitting with her daddy on the couch. She said, "Daddy, you have to be more careful. You make loud noises in the house." Her daddy smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. I will try to be more careful next time." And from that day on, Lily's daddy was more careful and didn't make loud noises in the house anymore. +Sara and Tom were playing in the big garden of their wealthy aunt. They liked to run around the green grass, smell the pretty flowers and climb the old oak tree. Sometimes they found shiny things in the dirt, like coins or rings or buttons. They thought they were treasure and they buried them under the oak tree. + +One day, they saw a man digging near the oak tree. He had a big bag and a shovel. He looked angry and mean. Sara and Tom hid behind a bush and watched him. + +"What are you doing?" Sara whispered to Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is looking for our treasure," Tom whispered back. + +They saw the man open his bag and take out some shiny things. They looked like the ones they had buried. The man smiled and put them in his pocket. Then he filled the hole with dirt and left. + +Sara and Tom ran to the oak tree. They dug with their hands and found their treasure was gone. They felt sad and angry. + +"Hey, that's not fair! He stole our treasure!" Sara said. + +"Yeah, he is a bad man. We should tell auntie," Tom said. + +They ran to the house and told their aunt what happened. Their aunt hugged them and said: + +"Don't worry, my dears. Those shiny things are not real treasure. They are just old junk. The real treasure is in your hearts and in your friendship. And no one can steal that from you." +Jen and Ben liked to swim in the lake. They had a big flashlight to see in the dark. One night, they went to the lake with their mom and dad. The water was mild and nice. + +Jen and Ben swam far from the shore. They saw a big fish with sharp teeth. They were scared. They turned on their flashlight and tried to swim back. But the fish saw the light and followed them. + +Mom and Dad saw the light in the water. They heard Jen and Ben scream. They ran to the lake and jumped in. But they were too late. The fish ate Jen and Ben and their flashlight. Mom and Dad cried and cried. The lake was dark and quiet. +Sara and Tom are brother and sister. They like to play in the garden. They have a ball, a bike and a swing. Sara is careful. She does not go too fast or too high. Tom is not careful. He likes to go fast and high. He thinks it is fun. + +One day, Tom sees a big door in the fence. He wants to see what is behind the door. He tells Sara to come with him. Sara says no. She says the door is shut. She says they should not open it. She says it is not safe. Tom does not listen. He says he is brave. He says he can open the door. He says he wants to have an adventure. + +Tom goes to the door. He pushes and pulls. The door is hard to open. He tries harder. He makes a lot of noise. Sara is scared. She tells Tom to stop. She says someone will hear them. She says they will get in trouble. Tom does not care. He opens the door. He sees a big dog. The dog is angry. The dog barks and growls. The dog runs to Tom. Tom is scared. He screams and runs. He tries to shut the door. He is too late. The dog bites him. Sara cries and runs. She gets help. Tom is hurt. He goes to the hospital. He is sorry. He wishes he was careful. +Lila and Ben love to visit the farm. They see many animals there. They like the goat best. The goat is white and soft. He has horns and a beard. He makes funny sounds. + +One day, the farmer tells Lila and Ben they can feed the goat. He gives them some carrots and apples. Lila and Ben are very excite. They run to the goat and hold out the food. The goat comes to them and nibbles the food. He wags his tail and licks their hands. + +Lila and Ben laugh and pet the goat. They think he is very friendly and cute. They say thank you to the farmer and the goat. They say they want to come back soon. They think feeding the goat is easy and fun. They hug the goat and say goodbye. The goat bleats and waves his horns. Lila and Ben wave back and smile. They love the goat. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their dog, Max. They liked to run and chase and throw the ball for Max. Max was a good dog. He was big and strong and loved to protect Lily and Tom. + +One day, a mean boy came to the park. He had a stick and he wanted to hit Max with it. He said, "Your dog is ugly and stupid. I will make him go away." + +Lily and Tom were scared and angry. They said, "No, you will not. Max is our friend. He is not ugly or stupid. He is brave and smart. Go away, mean boy." + +The mean boy did not listen. He came closer with his stick. He said, "I will do what I want. You can't stop me." + +But Max did not let him. Max barked and growled and showed his teeth. He ran towards the mean boy and made him drop his stick. He did not bite him, but he made him run away. + +Lily and Tom hugged Max and thanked him. They said, "You are the best dog ever. You protected us from the mean boy. We love you, Max." + +Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy and proud. He also felt hungry. He said, "Woof, woof. Can we go home and have some food?" + +Lily and Tom laughed and nodded. They said, "Yes, Max. You deserve a big treat. You are a good dog." + +They took Max home and gave him some food and water. They also gave him a bone and a toy. They played with him some more and then cuddled with him on the couch. They were a happy family. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Tom says. + +"Maybe it is a cake," Lily says. + +They open the box. It is empty. They are sad. + +But then, Tom has an idea. He is creative. He says, "We can use the box to make something. We can teach each other how to make things." + +Lily likes the idea. She says, "What can we make?" + +Tom says, "We can make a car. We can cut out windows and wheels. We can draw lights and doors. We can pretend to drive." + +Lily says, "We can make a house. We can cut out a door and windows. We can draw flowers and curtains. We can pretend to live there." + +They work hard. They use scissors and crayons. They make a car and a house. They are happy. + +They play with their car and house. They drive and live. They have fun. They teach each other new words and games. They are friends. They love their box. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran to the attic and found a big box. He climbed inside and closed the lid. He thought Lily would never find him there. + +Lily looked for Tom in every room. She called his name but he did not answer. She wondered where he was hiding. She heard a loud noise from the attic. It was thunder. She was scared of thunder. She ran to the attic to see if Tom was there. + +She opened the door and saw the big box. She thought Tom was inside. She opened the lid and shouted, "I found you!" But Tom did not say anything. He did not move. He did not breathe. He was deaf from the thunder. The thunder had struck the box and killed him. + +Lily screamed and cried. She hugged Tom and tried to wake him up. But he was gone. She was alone in the attic with the dead Tom and the thunder. She wished she had never played hide and seek. She wished she had never opened the box. She wished she had never revealed Tom. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big field with some animals. + +"Look, mom, cows!" Ben says, pointing at the black and white animals. + +"And sheep!" Lily adds, seeing the fluffy white ones. + +Mom smiles and nods. "Yes, they are cows and sheep. Do you know what else is there?" + +Lily and Ben look around. They notice a big brown animal with a long mane and a tail. It is eating grass near a fence. + +"What is that, mom?" Lily asks. + +"That is a horse, Lily. A horse is a very fast and strong animal. Some people ride horses for fun or work." Mom explains. + +"A horse?" Ben repeats. "Can we touch it?" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, Ben, we can't touch it. The horse belongs to someone else. And we don't know if it is friendly or not. We can only look at it from here." + +Lily and Ben nod. They think the horse is lovely. It has shiny fur and big eyes. They watch the horse for a while. They see it lift its head and make a loud sound. + +"Neigh!" the horse says. + +"Neigh!" Lily and Ben say back, giggling. + +The horse seems to hear them. It walks towards the fence and stops. It looks at Lily and Ben with curiosity. + +"Hello, horse!" Lily and Ben say, waving their hands. + +The horse snorts and nods its head. It seems to say hello back. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have made a new friend. They thank mom for taking them to the park. They hope to see the horse again soon. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, swing, slide and laugh. They see many flowers in the park. Sara likes to pick flowers. She picks a red flower, a yellow flower, a blue flower. She makes a bouquet for her mom. + +Tom sees a big bush. He thinks there are more flowers behind the bush. He says to Sara, "Come, let's go there. Maybe we can find more flowers." Sara follows Tom. They go behind the bush. + +But there are no flowers behind the bush. There is a big dog. The dog is angry. It barks and growls. It shows its teeth. Sara and Tom are fearful. They scream and cry. They try to run away. But the dog is faster. It jumps and bites them. It hurts them a lot. + +A man hears their screams. He comes to help them. He has a stick. He hits the dog. The dog runs away. The man calls an ambulance. He says to Sara and Tom, "You are brave, but you are foolish. You should not go to places you do not know. You should not pick flowers that are not yours. You should listen to your parents and stay in the park. That is the safe and right thing to do." Sara and Tom nod. They are sorry. They are in pain. They wish they had not gone behind the bush. They learn a lesson. +Lisa loves her pink doll very much. She plays with it every day and takes it to bed with her. But one day, her doll falls from the shelf and breaks its arm. Lisa is very sad and cries. + +"Mommy, mommy, my doll is broken!" she wails. + +Mommy comes and hugs Lisa. She looks at the doll and says, "Don't worry, sweetie, we can repair it. Your doll is fragile, so we have to be careful with it. Let's go to the craft room and find some glue and tape." + +Lisa and mommy go to the craft room and find the things they need. Mommy puts some glue on the doll's arm and sticks it back to the body. Then she wraps some tape around it to make it stronger. She gives the doll back to Lisa and says, "There, all done. Your doll is as good as new. Now you can play with it again, but be gentle, okay?" + +Lisa smiles and hugs her doll. She says, "Thank you, mommy, you are the best. I love you and I love my pink doll." She kisses the doll's cheek and says, "I'm sorry, doll, I didn't mean to hurt you. You are my best friend." She runs to her room and plays with her doll happily. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not play the same way. Ben likes to make a big mess with his toys. He throws them everywhere and makes loud noises. Mia likes to keep her toys organized. She puts them in boxes and labels them. She likes to make quiet stories with them. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing in their room. Ben grabs Mia's doll and pretends it is a monster. He makes it roar and bite Mia's other toys. Mia gets angry and tries to take her doll back. She says, "Stop it, Ben! That is my doll! You are ruining my toys!" + +Ben does not listen. He laughs and runs away with the doll. He says, "No, Mia! This is my monster! It is fun to play with it!" + +Mia chases Ben around the room. She shouts, "Give me back my doll, Ben! You are a bad brother!" + +Ben shouts back, "No, Mia! You are a boring sister! You do not know how to have fun!" + +They keep shouting and running until their mom hears them. She comes into the room and sees the mess and the noise. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Mia, what are you doing? Why are you shouting and fighting? Look at this room! It is a disaster!" + +Ben and Mia stop and look at their mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were playing with our toys." + +Mom says, "Playing is good, but shouting and fighting is not. You need to respect each other and your toys. Ben, you need to be more organized and careful with your toys. Mia, you need to be more flexible and share your toys. You both have a brain. You can think of ways to play together nicely." + +Ben and Mia nod. They say, "OK, mom. We will try to do that." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, help me clean up this room. Then, you can have a snack and play some more. But no more shouting and fighting, OK?" + +Ben and Mia say, "OK, mom. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Ben and Mia. Now, let's get to work." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the rope that hung from a big tree. Tom went first and swung very high. He felt happy and free. + +"Can I have a turn?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet. I want to swing more," Tom said. He was selfish and did not want to share. + +Lily was sad and angry. She waited and waited, but Tom did not stop. She had an idea. She went behind the tree and peeked. She saw Tom swinging back and forth. + +When Tom swung close to the tree, Lily jumped out and grabbed the rope. She pulled hard and made Tom fall. + +"Ouch!" Tom cried. He hurt his knee and elbow. + +"That's not fair!" he shouted. "You scared me and made me fall!" + +"That's what you get for being selfish!" Lily said. "You did not let me have a turn!" + +Tom and Lily glared at each other. They were both mad and hurt. They did not want to play together anymore. They went to different sides of the park and sulked. They missed the fun they could have had if they had shared the rope. +Lily was excited to see the fireman. He came to her school with his big red truck and his loud siren. He told the children how he helped people and animals when there was a fire. He showed them his helmet, his hose, and his axe. He let them sit in the driver's seat and press the horn. + +"Can I be a fireman when I grow up?" Lily asked him. + +"Of course you can, if you work hard and be brave," the fireman said. "But you have to be careful, too. Fire is very hot and dangerous. It can hurt you and make you suffer." + +Lily nodded. She did not want to suffer. She wanted to help others. She wondered what it was like to fight a fire. She imagined wearing the fireman's clothes and spraying water at the flames. + +The fireman gave Lily a sticker with a fireman's badge on it. He said goodbye to the children and drove away. Lily waved at him and smiled. She put the sticker on her shirt and felt proud. She decided that she would be a fireman one day. She thought it would be the most exciting job in the world. +Lily was restless. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to play with her toys and read her books. But Mom said it was bedtime. She said Lily needed to rest and have good dreams. + +Lily did not like bedtime. She did not like the dark. She was afraid of the shadows and the noises. She asked Mom for a light. Mom gave her a small lamp. She said it would make Lily feel safe and cozy. + +Lily turned on the lamp. She saw her toys and books in the light. She smiled. She thought maybe she could play and read a little bit. She reached for her teddy bear and her favorite book. + +But Mom saw what Lily was doing. She shook her head. She said Lily had to put away her toys and books. She said Lily had to close her eyes and sleep. She said she would read Lily a story tomorrow. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to hear a story now. She asked Mom to read her a story. Mom said no. She said she was tired and needed to sleep too. She said she would recommend a good story for Lily tomorrow. + +Lily sighed. She did not like Mom's answer. She did not like bedtime. She turned off the lamp. She hugged her teddy bear. She closed her eyes. She hoped tomorrow would come soon. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pale puppy near a big tree. The puppy is alone and sad. + +"Look, a puppy!" Sara says. "Can we watch him?" + +"OK, but we have to be careful. He might be scared or sick," Tom says. They go near the puppy and sit on the grass. + +The puppy sees them and wags his tail. He is happy to have company. He comes to Sara and Tom and licks their faces. They laugh and pet him. + +"Hi, puppy. What is your name?" Sara asks. The puppy barks and wiggles his ears. "I think he likes us," Tom says. + +They play with the puppy for a while. They throw a stick and he fetches it. They roll a ball and he chases it. They hug him and he snuggles with them. + +Soon, a man comes to the park. He has a leash and a collar. He looks for the puppy. + +"Hey, there you are! I've been looking for you, Spot!" he says. He sees Sara and Tom and smiles. "Thank you for watching my puppy. He ran away from home. He is very curious and adventurous." + +Sara and Tom are surprised. They did not know the puppy had a home and a name. They are happy that he is not lost, but they are also sad to say goodbye. + +"Can we play with him again?" Sara asks. + +"Of course. You can come to my house anytime. Spot would love to see you again. You are very kind and friendly," the man says. He puts the leash and the collar on Spot and walks away. + +Sara and Tom wave to Spot. Spot barks and wags his tail. He is grateful to Sara and Tom for being his friends. + +Sara and Tom learn that it is good to help animals in need, but also to respect their owners. They also learn that friendship can be found in unexpected places. They go home with a smile on their faces. +Tom and Mia like to sail their toy boats in the pond. They have different boats. Tom's boat is red and big. Mia's boat is blue and small. They use fuel to make their boats go fast. Fuel is a yellow liquid that comes from a bottle. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They put their boats in the water and say: "Ready, set, go!" They squeeze the bottle and the fuel goes into their boats. The boats start to move. + +Tom's boat is very fast. It goes ahead of Mia's boat. Tom is happy. He says: "I am going to win! My boat is the best!" + +Mia's boat is not as fast as Tom's boat. But it is very smart. It knows how to avoid the rocks and the ducks in the pond. Mia is not worried. She says: "You are not going to win! My boat is the smartest!" + +The race is very close. Tom and Mia are very competitive. They want to win. They cheer for their boats. They say: "Go, go, go!" + +But then, something happens. Tom's boat runs out of fuel. It stops in the middle of the pond. Tom is sad. He says: "Oh no! My boat has no fuel!" + +Mia's boat still has some fuel. It keeps going. It reaches the finish line. Mia is happy. She says: "Yay! My boat has won! My boat is the best and the smartest!" + +Tom is not happy. He says: "That is not fair! Your boat had more fuel than mine!" + +Mia feels sorry for Tom. She says: "Don't be sad, Tom. It was just a game. We can share our fuel and play again. We can be friends." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says: "OK, Mia. You are right. It was just a game. We can share our fuel and play again. We can be friends." + +Tom and Mia smile. They hug each other. They sail their boats together. They have fun. +Sara and Tom wanted to make cookies with Mom. Mom gave them some dough and showed them how to roll it and cut it with shapes. Sara and Tom liked the dough. It was soft and sticky and fun to play with. + +"Can we eat the dough, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"No, you can't eat the dough, Sara. It is not good for you. It can make you sick. You have to bake the dough in the oven first. Then you can eat the cookies. Let me explain how the oven works." Mom said. + +Mom opened the oven and pointed to the buttons and the timer. She told Sara and Tom to be careful and not touch the oven because it was very hot. She put a tray of dough in the oven and set the timer. She said they had to wait for the timer to beep. + +Sara and Tom were bored. They wanted to eat the cookies now. They did not listen to Mom. They thought Mom was wrong. They thought the dough was yummy. They sneaked some dough from the bowl and put it in their mouths. + +The dough tasted bad. It was not sweet. It was salty and bitter. Sara and Tom spit out the dough and made faces. They felt sick. Their tummies hurt. They cried. + +Mom heard them cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dough on the floor and in their mouths. She was angry and sad. She scolded Sara and Tom for not listening to her. She said they had to go to the doctor. She said they could not have any cookies. She said they were naughty. + +Sara and Tom were sorry. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had waited for the cookies. They wished they had not eaten the dough. They were not comfortable. They were unhappy. They had a bad ending. +Mira and Sami went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +When they came to the ostrich pen, they saw a big bird with long legs and a long neck. It had black and white feathers and a small head. It was eating some grass. + +"Look, mom, an ostrich!" Mira said. + +"Yes, that's an ostrich. It can run very fast, but it cannot fly," mom said. + +"Can I touch it?" Sami asked. + +"No, you can't. It might peck you or kick you. It's not a pet, it's a wild animal. You have to be careful and respect it," mom said. + +Sami nodded, but he was curious. He wanted to see the ostrich up close. He saw a rock on the ground and picked it up. He threw it at the ostrich, hoping it would come closer. + +But the ostrich did not like that. It made a loud noise and ran towards Sami. It opened its beak and tried to bite him. + +Sami was scared. He cried and ran back to mom. Mom hugged him and said, "Sami, that was not nice. You hurt the ostrich. You have to say sorry." + +Sami looked at the ostrich. It was still angry. It had a red mark on its feather where the rock hit it. Sami felt bad. He said, "Sorry, ostrich. I did not mean to hurt you. You are a beautiful bird. Please forgive me." + +The ostrich heard Sami's words. It calmed down and stopped running. It looked at Sami with its big eyes. It nodded its head and went back to eating grass. + +Sami smiled and said, "Thank you, ostrich. I will not throw rocks at you again. I will be gentle and kind to you." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Sami. You learned a lesson today. Animals are delicate and have feelings too. We have to treat them with love and respect." + +Mira and Sami agreed. They said goodbye to the ostrich and went to see the other animals. They had a fun and happy day at the zoo. +Lily and Tom were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their clothes and toys in their luggage. They had red luggage and blue luggage. + +But when they got to the airport, they saw that their luggage was broken. The wheels were off and the zippers were open. Their clothes and toys were falling out. They were very sad and worried. + +"Who broke our luggage?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, maybe it was an accident," Tom said. + +"Can we still go on the trip?" Lily asked. + +Their mom and dad came and saw the broken luggage. They hugged Lily and Tom and said, "Don't worry, we can fix this. We can repair the luggage with some tape and glue. And we can put the clothes and toys back in. It will be okay." + +They found a shop that sold tape and glue. They bought some and repaired the luggage. They made sure the wheels were on and the zippers were closed. They put the clothes and toys back in. The luggage looked almost like new. + +"Wow, you did a great job!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, you helped a lot," Tom said. + +They thanked their mom and dad and said, "We love you, you are the best." + +They went to the plane and boarded. They put their luggage in the overhead bin. They smiled and looked out the window. They were ready for their trip. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes things go wrong, but we can fix them with some help and creativity. We should not give up or get angry, but be grateful and positive. We should also appreciate our family and friends who support us. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with yarn. They made hats and scarves and dolls with yarn. They had many colors of yarn: red, blue, green, yellow, and pink. + +One day, they decided to play outside with their yarn. They took a big ball of pink yarn and tied one end to a tree. Then they started to skip with the yarn. They skipped around the tree, making a big circle. They laughed and sang as they skipped. + +"Skip, skip, skip with the yarn!" Lily said. + +"Skip, skip, skip, we are having fun!" Tom said. + +They skipped faster and faster, until they got dizzy. They fell down on the grass and giggled. + +But then they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog from next door. Rex saw the pink yarn and wanted to play too. He ran towards the tree, barking and wagging his tail. + +"Oh no, Rex is coming!" Lily said. + +"Quick, hide the yarn!" Tom said. + +They tried to grab the yarn, but it was too late. Rex reached the tree and bit the yarn. He pulled and pulled, making the yarn break. He ran away with the yarn in his mouth, leaving a trail of pink behind him. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They lost their yarn. They looked at the broken yarn on the ground and felt like crying. + +"Bad Rex, bad dog!" Lily said. + +"He ruined our yarn!" Tom said. + +They hugged each other and walked back to their house. They were quiet and sad. They hoped they could find more yarn to play with. They still liked to skip, but they did not like Rex. +Anna liked to imagine things when she was in bed. She closed her eyes and made pictures in her head. She imagined she was a princess in a big castle. She had a pretty dress and a shiny crown. She had a horse and a dog and many friends. + +One night, she heard a noise outside her window. She opened her eyes and saw a big moon. It was round and bright and had a face. The face smiled at her and winked. Anna was surprised and happy. She smiled back and waved. + +The moon said, "Hello, Anna. I see you like to imagine things. That is good. You have a big and beautiful imagination. You can go to many places and have many adventures. But now, it is time to sleep. You need to rest your mind and body. Tomorrow, you can imagine more things." + +Anna said, "Thank you, moon. You are very kind and wise. I like to talk to you. Can you come again tomorrow night?" + +The moon said, "Of course, Anna. I will always be here for you. You are my friend. Good night, Anna. Sweet dreams." + +Anna said, "Good night, moon. Sweet dreams to you too." + +She closed her eyes and felt sleepy. She imagined she was hugging the moon. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Lily and Ben were playing in their bedroom. They had a huge box of toys and they liked to make up games with them. Lily picked up a red car and pretended to drive it around the room. Ben picked up a blue plane and made it fly in the air. + +"Look, Lily, my plane can spin!" Ben said, as he twirled the plane around his head. + +"Wow, that's cool, Ben!" Lily said. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go!" Ben said, and handed her the plane. + +Lily took the plane and tried to spin it like Ben. But she spun it too fast and lost her balance. She fell down on the floor and the plane flew out of her hand. It hit the wall and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" Ben asked, as he ran to help her. + +"I'm okay, Ben, but the plane is not okay," Lily said, as she looked at the broken toy. "I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to break it." + +"It's okay, Lily, it was an accident," Ben said. "Don't be sad. We can fix it together. Or we can play with something else. How about the teddy bear?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good brother. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily," Ben said. "Come on, let's play with the teddy bear. He can spin too, look!" + +He picked up the teddy bear and spun it around. Lily laughed and joined him. They forgot about the broken plane and had fun with the teddy bear. They spun and spun until they were dizzy and fell on the bed. They cuddled with the teddy bear and closed their eyes. They were happy in their bedroom. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red slide. Tim wants to go on the slide, but Sam is scared. + +"Come on, Sam, it is fun!" Tim says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top and smiles. + +"No, Tim, it is too high!" Sam says. He stands near the slide and watches. He does not want to go up the ladder. He thinks he will fall. + +Tim slides down the slide. He laughs and shouts. He lands on the ground and stands up. He runs to Sam and says, "See, Sam, it is not scary! You can do it!" + +Sam looks at the slide. He sees Tim is happy. He wants to be happy too. He takes a deep breath and says, "OK, Tim, I will try. But you have to hold my hand." + +Tim nods and says, "OK, Sam, I will hold your hand. We can go together." He holds Sam's hand and they walk to the slide. They climb up the ladder. Sam feels nervous, but Tim is brave. They sit on the top and look down. + +"Are you ready, Sam?" Tim asks. + +"Yes, Tim, I am ready," Sam says. + +They slide down the slide. They laugh and shout. They land on the ground and stand up. They hug each other and say, "We did it, Sam! We did it, Tim!" + +They are happy. They are not scared of the slide anymore. They go on the slide again and again. They have fun. They are brothers. +Tom and Mia are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They play in the sand and make a big castle. They also splash in the water and see some fish. They have a lot of fun. + +But then Tom feels cold and wet. He runs to Mom and says, "Mom, I'm cold and wet. Can I have a towel?" + +Mom smiles and gives Tom a big, soft towel. She wraps it around him and says, "Here you go, Tom. This towel will make you warm and dry. Do you want to lie down on the blanket for a while?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, Mom. Thank you." He lies down on the blanket and snuggles with the towel. He feels cozy and happy. + +Mia sees Tom and says, "Tom, can I lie with you? I'm cold and wet too." + +Tom says, "Sure, Mia. Come here." He makes room for Mia on the blanket and shares his towel with her. They lie together and giggle. + +Mom and Dad watch them and smile. They are glad that Tom and Mia are having a good time at the beach. They love their children very much. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it and have fun. + +"Let's cover ourselves with leaves!" Lily said. "We can pretend we are animals." + +"OK!" Ben said. They ran to the pile and started to throw leaves on each other. They laughed and made noises. + +But then they heard a loud sneeze. They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a red nose and a scarf. He looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop that!" he shouted. "You are making me sick! Those leaves are dirty and full of bugs!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to make the man sick. They did not know the leaves were dirty and full of bugs. + +"Sorry, mister!" Lily said. "We did not mean to hurt you. We just wanted to play." + +"Well, you should play somewhere else!" the man said. "This is not a place for games. This is a place for rest. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They liked the pile of leaves. They thought it was colorful and fun. They did not want to go away. + +But then they saw something. Behind the pile of leaves, there was a big tree. The tree had flowers and fruits. The flowers and fruits were colorful and sweet. They smelled good. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily said. "There is a spring tree! Maybe we can play there. Maybe the man will not mind." + +"OK, Lily!" Ben said. They ran to the tree and picked some flowers and fruits. They smelled them and tasted them. They smiled and hugged. + +The man saw them and smiled too. He was not angry anymore. He saw that they were happy and harmless. He saw that they liked the spring tree. + +"Hey, you kids!" he called. "Do you want to share some of these fruits with me? They look delicious." + +Lily and Ben looked at him and nodded. They ran to him and gave him some fruits. They sat with him and ate. They talked and laughed. + +They became friends. They enjoyed the spring day. They played with the leaves and the flowers and the fruits. They were colorful and fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with trains. They have many trains and a big track. They can make the track go up and down, left and right, and around and around. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They each pick a train. Tim picks a red train. Sam picks a blue train. They put their trains on the track. They say, "Ready, set, go!" + +The trains start to move. They go fast and slow, up and down, left and right, and around and around. Tim and Sam cheer for their trains. They say, "Go, go, go!" + +The race is close. The trains are almost at the end of the track. Tim's train is a little bit ahead. Sam's train is a little bit behind. Sam says, "Come on, blue train, you can do it!" + +But then, something amazing happens. Tim's train goes too fast on a curve. It jumps off the track and falls on the floor. Sam's train goes past Tim's train and reaches the end of the track. Sam says, "Yay, I win, I win!" + +Tim is sad. He says, "Oh no, my train, my train!" He picks up his train and checks if it is okay. It is not broken. He says, "Phew, it is okay." + +Sam is happy. He says, "That was a fun race. You were very fast, Tim. But I was lucky. Your train was amazing. It flew in the air!" + +Tim smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You were very smart, Sam. Your train stayed on the track. It was amazing. It won the race!" + +They hug each other. They say, "We are friends. We like to play with trains. We have amazing trains and a big track. We can have another race tomorrow!" +Lily and Tom are in the kitchen with Mom. Mom is making bread with dough. She lets Lily and Tom touch the dough. It is soft and sticky. + +"Can we make something with the dough?" Lily asks Mom. + +"Sure, you can make some shapes with the dough. But don't eat it, it is not ready yet," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom take some dough and roll it on the table. They make balls, snakes, stars, and hearts. They have fun with the dough. + +Tom sees a huge piece of dough on the counter. He wants to make a big shape with it. He grabs the dough and pulls it hard. But the dough is too heavy for him. He falls down with the dough on top of him. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cries. + +Lily and Mom hear Tom and run to him. They see him under the dough. They laugh and help him get up. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mom asks. + +"I'm okay, Mom. But the dough is not," Tom says. + +They look at the dough. It is all stretched and torn. It does not look like bread anymore. + +"Oops, you grabbed too much dough, Tom. That was for the bread," Mom says. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to make a big shape," Tom says. + +"It's okay, Tom. We can still make some bread. And you can make some more shapes with the smaller dough," Mom says. + +She gives Tom a hug and a kiss. She gives Lily a hug and a kiss too. She puts the dough in a pan and puts it in the oven. She tells Lily and Tom to wash their hands. + +They all go to the living room and wait for the bread to bake. They smell the bread and it makes them hungry. They are happy and love each other. +Anna and Lily were playing with their mom's makeup. They liked to put lipstick and eyeshadow on their faces and pretend they were princesses. They also wore their mom's necklaces and rings and made funny poses in front of the mirror. + +"Look at me, I'm so pretty!" Anna said, smiling with red lips. + +"You're not pretty, you're stupid!" Lily said, laughing with blue eyes. + +"No, you're stupid!" Anna said, getting angry. + +They started to fight and pull each other's hair. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom heard them and came to the room. She saw the makeup all over their faces and clothes and the mirror. She was very mad. + +"What are you doing, girls? You ruined my makeup and my jewelry! How could you be so naughty?" she said, scolding them. + +Anna and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We're sorry, mom. We just wanted to play," Anna said, crying. + +"We didn't mean to make you mad," Lily said, sniffing. + +Their mom sighed and hugged them. She was still mad, but she loved them. + +"I know you wanted to play, but you can't use my makeup and my jewelry without asking me. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups. You could hurt yourself or break them. Do you understand?" she said, softly. + +Anna and Lily nodded and said they understood. They said they were sorry again and promised not to do it again. + +Their mom wiped their faces and changed their clothes. She put the makeup and the jewelry back in her drawer and locked it. She told them to go and play with their own toys. + +Anna and Lily went to their room and played with their dolls. They didn't fight anymore. They learned their lesson. They decided they didn't need makeup and jewelry to be pretty. They were pretty just the way they were. +Lily loved to play with her mom's perfume. She liked to smell the different bottles and spray them on her wrists. She thought they made her smell pretty and grown-up. But she knew she was not allowed to touch them when her mom was not home. + +One day, Lily was bored and curious. She saw her mom's perfume on the dresser and wanted to try them. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bottles. She picked one that was pink and shiny and opened it. She smelled it and liked it. She decided to test it on her hair. + +She sprayed a lot of perfume on her hair and smiled. She felt very pretty and happy. She wanted to show her mom how pretty she was. She ran to the door and waited for her mom to come home. + +Soon, she heard her mom's car in the driveway. She opened the door and ran to hug her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. But then she smelled something strong and sweet. She looked at Lily's hair and saw it was wet and sticky. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked. + +"I tested your perfume, mom. Do you like it? I smell pretty, right?" Lily said. + +"Oh, Lily, you shouldn't have done that. That perfume is not for hair. It's for skin. It can make your hair dry and tangled. And you used too much. It's too strong. It can make you and me sneeze. Come on, let's go wash your hair and make it clean and soft again." her mom said. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She didn't know she did something bad. She wanted to make her mom happy, not angry. She followed her mom to the bathroom and let her wash her hair. She hoped her mom would still love her and think she was pretty. +Tommy was scared of the dark. He did not like to sleep in his room alone. He wanted to stay with his mom and dad. But they said he was a big boy and he had to sleep in his own bed. + +One night, Tommy heard a loud noise outside his window. He thought it was a monster. He jumped out of his bed and ran to his parents' room. He knocked on the door and cried, "Mom, Dad, help me! There is a monster outside!" + +Mom and Dad opened the door and saw Tommy. He was wearing his bathrobe and holding his teddy bear. They hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tommy. There is no monster outside. It was just the wind blowing the trash can. Come, we will show you." + +They took Tommy to the window and pointed to the trash can. It was lying on the ground and some papers were flying in the air. "See, Tommy? It was not a monster. It was just the wind. The wind can make loud noises sometimes, but it cannot hurt you." + +Tommy looked at the trash can and the papers. He felt silly. He said, "Oh, I see. It was not a monster. It was just the wind. I am sorry, Mom and Dad. I was scared for nothing." + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "It's okay, Tommy. Everyone gets scared sometimes. But you are brave. You came to us for help. Now, let's go back to your room and tuck you in. Do you want us to read you a story?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like stories. They make me happy." + +Mom and Dad took Tommy back to his room. They helped him tie his bathrobe and put on his pajamas. They read him a story about a brave knight who fought a dragon. Tommy listened and smiled. He felt safe and cozy. He said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. I love you. Good night." + +Mom and Dad kissed him and said, "We love you too, Tommy. Good night. Sweet dreams." + +They turned off the light and closed the door. Tommy hugged his teddy bear and closed his eyes. He was not scared of the dark anymore. He was a big boy. He fell asleep and dreamed of dragons and knights. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box is empty and has many spots on it. Tom and Anna think the box is expensive and fun. + +"Let's act like we are in a car!" Tom says. He gets in the box and makes noises like a car. "Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" + +"OK, I will be your passenger!" Anna says. She gets in the box too and puts on a hat. "Where are we going, driver?" + +"We are going to the zoo!" Tom says. "Look, there are lions and monkeys and elephants!" + +Anna looks out of the box and pretends to see the animals. She claps and laughs. "Wow, they are so big and cute!" + +They have a lot of fun in the box. They act like they are in a car, a boat, a plane and a rocket. They see many places and things. They forget about the time and the spots on the box. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play games together. One day, they wanted to play a game with cards. But they had to wait for mom to finish her work. + +"Mom, can we play now?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. I have to delay the game a little. I need to send this email first. It is very important," mom said. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They wanted to play now. They looked out the window. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. They saw some birds and flowers. + +"Look, Ben. The birds are singing. The flowers are pretty. Do you want to go outside and play?" Anna said. + +"Yes, Anna. That sounds fun. Maybe we can play a game with the birds and the flowers. What game do you want to play?" Ben said. + +Anna thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"Let's play hide and seek. You can hide and I can seek. Or I can hide and you can seek. Do you like that game?" Anna said. + +Ben nodded. He liked that game. + +"OK, Anna. Let's play hide and seek. You can hide first. I will count to ten. Then I will find you. Ready, set, go!" Ben said. + +Anna ran to find a good hiding spot. She saw a big bush with bright pink flowers. She crawled under the bush and stayed very quiet. Ben counted to ten and then started to look for Anna. + +"Where are you, Anna? I will find you!" Ben said. + +He looked behind the tree, under the bench, and in the sandbox. He could not find Anna. He wondered where she was. He heard a giggle from the bush. He smiled. He found her. + +"I see you, Anna. You are under the bush. I found you!" Ben said. + +Anna came out of the bush. She laughed. + +"You are good at seeking, Ben. You found me. Now it is my turn to seek and your turn to hide. Can you find a good hiding spot?" Anna said. + +Ben nodded. He ran to find a good hiding spot. He saw a big rock with bright green moss. He hid behind the rock and stayed very quiet. Anna counted to ten and then started to look for Ben. + +"Where are you, Ben? I will find you!" Anna said. + +She looked under the slide, behind the fence, and in the tire swing. She could not find Ben. She wondered where he was. She heard a whistle from the rock. She smiled. She found him. + +"I see you, Ben. You are behind the rock. I found you!" Anna said. + +Ben came out from behind the rock. He laughed. + +"You are good at seeking, Anna. You found me. This is a fun game. Do you want to play again?" Ben said. + +Anna nodded. She liked this game. + +"Yes, Ben. Let's play again. You can hide first this time. I will count to ten. Then I will find you. Ready, set, go!" Anna said. + +Ben ran to find a new hiding spot. He saw a big cloud with bright white shapes. He wished he could hide in the cloud. He looked for another hiding spot. He saw a big cardboard box with bright red letters. He crawled into the box and stayed very quiet. Anna counted to ten and then started to look for Ben. + +"Where are you, Ben? I will find you!" Anna said. + +She looked in the flower pot, under the picnic table, and behind the swing. She could not find Ben. She wondered where he was. She heard a snore from the box. She smiled. She found him. + +"I see you, Ben. You are in the box. I found you!" Anna said. + +She opened the box. She saw Ben sleeping. He looked tired. She smiled. She was tired too. + +"Ben, wake up. You are sleeping. I found you. You are in the box," Anna said. + +Ben opened his eyes. He yawned. + +"Hi, Anna. You found me. I was hiding in the box. But I fell asleep. I am sorry. I am tired. Are you tired?" Ben said. + +Anna nodded. She was tired. + +"Yes, Ben. I am tired. We played a lot. We had fun. But now we need to rest. Do you want to go inside and take a nap?" Anna said. + +Ben nodded. He wanted to take a nap. + +"Yes, Anna. Let's go inside and take a nap. Maybe mom is done with her work. Maybe we can play the card game later. Do you want to play the card game later?" Ben said. + +Anna nodded. She wanted to play the card game later. + +"Yes, Ben. Let's play the card game later. But first, +Anna and Ben were twins who loved animals. They were very happy when their mom and dad said they could go on a safari. A safari was a big trip where they could see many wild animals in a big park. + +They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they reached the safari park. There, they met a guide who would show them around. The guide was a nice man who knew a lot about animals. He gave them a big jeep to ride in. + +"Are you ready to see some lions, elephants, giraffes and more?" the guide asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben shouted. + +They got in the jeep and drove into the park. They saw many animals along the way. They saw zebras, monkeys, rhinos and more. They took pictures and asked questions. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a big lion. The lion was lying under a tree, looking very grumpy. He had a big mane and sharp teeth. He looked at the jeep and growled. + +"Wow, look at that lion!" Anna said. "He is so big and scary!" + +"Can we go closer?" Ben asked. He wanted to see the lion better. + +"No, no, no!" the guide said. "We have to stay away from the lion. He is not friendly. He might attack us if we go closer." + +But Ben did not listen. He had a big urge to see the lion. He thought the lion was cool and brave. He wanted to be like him. He opened the door of the jeep and got out. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Anna asked. She was scared for her brother. + +"Come back, Ben!" the guide shouted. He was worried for the boy. + +But Ben did not hear them. He walked towards the lion, smiling. He thought the lion would like him. + +The lion saw Ben coming. He did not like him. He did not like anyone coming near him. He was very grumpy. He roared and got up. He ran towards Ben, ready to pounce. + +Ben saw the lion running. He realized he made a big mistake. He was not cool and brave. He was silly and foolish. He was very scared. He turned around and ran back to the jeep. + +"Help, help, help!" Ben cried. + +Anna, the guide, and their mom and dad saw Ben running. They were very scared too. They hoped the lion would not catch him. + +The guide started the jeep and drove towards Ben. He reached him just in time. He opened the door and pulled Ben in. He closed the door and drove away from the lion. + +The lion stopped and watched them go. He was still grumpy. He did not like visitors. He went back to his tree and lay down. + +Ben was safe in the jeep. He was shaking and crying. He was very sorry for what he did. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. You're safe now." Anna said. She hugged her brother. + +"Ben, that was very dangerous. You could have been hurt by the lion. You have to listen to the guide. He knows what is best for us." their mom said. She was angry and relieved. + +"Ben, you have to be careful. You have to respect the animals. They are not toys. They are wild and powerful. You have to stay in the jeep and follow the rules." their dad said. He was stern and worried. + +"I know, I know. I was wrong. I won't do it again. I'm sorry." Ben said. + +The guide smiled and forgave Ben. He said he was glad he was okay. He said they still had more animals to see. He asked if they wanted to continue the safari. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They still loved animals. They wanted to see more. But they learned their lesson. They would not go near the grumpy lion again. They would stay in the jeep and listen to the guide. They would have fun and be safe. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and jump and laugh. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It barks and runs to them. Lily and Tom are scared. They jog away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. "The dog is fast!" + +They jog to the slide. They climb up the ladder. They slide down. They think they are safe. + +But the dog is still there. It jumps on the slide. It slides down too. It wants to play. + +Lily and Tom are not happy. They do not want to play with the dog. They want the dog to go away. + +They see a man. The man is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. + +"Rex! Rex! Come here, boy!" + +The dog hears the man. It stops barking. It runs to the man. It wags its tail. + +The man says sorry to Lily and Tom. + +"I'm sorry. Rex is a good dog. He just wants to play. He does not mean to scare you." + +Lily and Tom are still scared. They have scratches on their knees. They say nothing. + +The man and the dog leave. Lily and Tom hug each other. They are glad they are safe. + +They go to the bench. They sit down. They look at their knees. They have red marks. + +They need a band-aid. They need a hug. They need a snack. + +They go to their moms. Their moms are happy to see them. They give them band-aids, hugs, and snacks. + +Lily and Tom feel better. They smile. They are happy again. They are friends. +Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They like to watch television after school. They watch cartoons and laugh a lot. Sometimes they sing along with the songs. + +One day, Mom comes home with a big cake. She says, "I made this cake for you, Ben and Lily. It is chocolate and vanilla. It is delicious. Do you want some?" + +Ben and Lily jump up and say, "Yes, please, Mom! We love cake! Thank you, Mom!" They run to the kitchen and wash their hands. Mom cuts two big slices of cake and puts them on plates. She gives one plate to Ben and one plate to Lily. + +Ben and Lily sit at the table and eat their cake. They say, "Mmm, this cake is so good, Mom! It is soft and sweet and yummy. You are the best, Mom!" + +Mom smiles and says, "I'm glad you like it, Ben and Lily. You are very welcome. You are the best, too. Now, do you want to watch some more television?" + +Ben and Lily nod and say, "Yes, please, Mom! Can we watch some more cartoons?" + +Mom says, "Sure, you can. But only for a little while. Then you have to do your homework and brush your teeth." + +Ben and Lily say, "OK, Mom. We will do that. We love you, Mom!" + +Mom says, "I love you, too, Ben and Lily. Now, enjoy your television and your cake." +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big lemon tree that gave them many lemons. They liked to make lemonade and sell it to their friends. + +One day, they decided to make a lemon pie with some of the lemons. Jill said, "I will make the crust and you will make the filling." Tom said, "OK, but I want to add some sugar to the filling. It will make it sweeter and yummier." Jill said, "No, you can't do that. It will make it too sweet and sour. It will not taste good." They disagreed and argued for a long time. + +Their mom heard them and came to the kitchen. She saw them with a big bowl of lemon filling and a small bowl of sugar. She said, "What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting?" Jill and Tom told her their problem. Their mom said, "Why don't you try to compromise? You can make two pies, one with sugar and one without. Then you can taste both and see which one you like better." + +Jill and Tom thought that was a good idea. They made two pies and put them in the oven. They waited for them to bake. They were worried that their pies would not turn out well. They hoped that their mom would like them. + +When the pies were done, they took them out and let them cool. They cut a slice of each pie and gave them to their mom. She tasted both and smiled. She said, "They are both delicious, children. You did a great job. I'm proud of you." Jill and Tom were happy and hugged their mom. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They learned that sometimes it is good to disagree and try new things. They also learned that it is better to share and be kind than to fight and be angry. They enjoyed their lemon pies and had a fun day. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with cardboard and make things. One day, they made a big castle with cardboard and glue. They painted it with many colors and put stickers on it. They were very proud of their castle. + +They wanted to show their castle to their teacher and their classmates. They put their castle on a big table in the classroom. They wrote their names on a cardboard sign and stuck it on the castle. They waited for the teacher to come and see their lovely display. + +But then, a big boy named Max came into the classroom. He was mean and rude. He saw the castle and laughed. He said, "What a silly castle! It looks like garbage! I can make a better castle with my eyes closed!" He pushed the castle with his hand and it fell off the table. It broke into many pieces. Lily and Tom cried. + +The teacher heard the noise and came into the classroom. She saw the broken castle and the crying children. She was very angry. She said, "Max, how could you do such a thing? You ruined Lily and Tom's display! You have to apologize to them and help them fix their castle. And you have to stay in the classroom during recess as a punishment." + +Max said, "No, I don't! I don't care about their stupid castle! It was ugly and boring anyway!" He ran out of the classroom and slammed the door. The teacher followed him and tried to catch him. Lily and Tom were left alone with their broken castle. They felt very sad and hurt. They wished they had never made the castle. They wished they had never met Max. They wished they had a better friend. +Lily liked to write. She had a book with many pages and a crayon with many colors. She wrote stories about her toys, her friends, and her dreams. She wrote every day in her room, on her bed, or on the floor. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He was angry. He wanted to play with his cars, but he could not find them. He saw Lily's book on the floor. He thought it was his. He grabbed it and ran away. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She wanted her book back. She followed Tom to his room. She knocked on the door. She said, "Tom, please give me my book. It is mine. I write in it. You have your cars. I have my book." + +Tom did not listen. He opened the book. He did not like what he saw. He said, "This is not a book. This is a mess. You do not write. You scribble. You ruin the pages. You are silly." He threw the book on the floor. He stepped on it. He broke the crayon. + +Lily was very sad. She screamed. She ran to the book. She picked it up. She hugged it. She said, "Tom, you are mean. You hurt my book. You hurt my crayon. You hurt my feelings. You are not my brother." + +Tom was surprised. He saw Lily's tears. He saw the book's tears. He saw the crayon's tears. He felt sorry. He said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. I did not know you write. I did not know you love your book. I did not know you have feelings. You are my sister." + +He gave Lily a gentle hug. He said, "Can I see your book? Can I read your stories? Can I write with you?" Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be gentle. You have to be careful. You have to be nice." She gave Tom a gentle hug. She said, "You are my brother." They went to her room. They wrote together. They were happy. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they received a big box from their grandma. They were very happy and curious. They opened the box and saw many attractive toys inside. There were dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Mia said. "They are so pretty and fun!" + +"Thank you, grandma!" Leo said. "You are the best!" + +They hugged the box and then started to take out the toys. They wanted to try them all. Mia picked up a doll with long hair and a pink dress. She brushed the hair and pretended to talk to the doll. Leo picked up a car with wheels and a horn. He pushed the car and made noises. + +"Beep beep! I'm driving a car!" Leo said. + +"Hello, I'm a princess!" Mia said. + +They played happily for a while, until they noticed a small toy in the corner of the box. It was a thumb puppet. It looked like a little person with a thumb for a head. It had eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a hat. It was very funny. + +"What is this?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. It's a thumb thing," Leo said. + +They took the thumb puppet and put it on their thumbs. They moved their thumbs and made the puppet talk. + +"Hi, I'm a thumb puppet!" Mia said. + +"Me too!" Leo said. + +They laughed and made the puppet say silly things. They had a lot of fun with the thumb puppet. They liked it more than the other toys. They decided to share it and take turns. They thanked their grandma again for the big box of toys. They loved their grandma and their thumb puppet. They were very happy. +Anna likes to play with her guitar. She sings songs and makes noises with the strings. She thinks she is very good at music. One day, she sees a man playing a guitar on the street. He has a hat with coins in it. Anna runs to him and says, "I can play guitar too! Let me show you!" + +The man looks at Anna and smiles. He says, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to play with me?" He gives her his guitar and lets her sit next to him. + +Anna takes the guitar and starts to strum it. She sings a song that she made up. It goes like this: "I am Anna, I am Anna, I am the best, I am the best, you are ignorant, you are ignorant, you don't know anything, you don't know anything." + +The man listens to Anna's song and frowns. He says, "That is not a nice song, little girl. That is a rude song. You should not call people ignorant. Do you know what that means?" + +Anna stops playing and looks at the man. She says, "No, I don't know what it means. But it sounds funny. And you are funny. You have a funny hat and a funny face. And you play guitar funny too. You are ignorant!" + +The man shakes his head and takes his guitar back. He says, "You are a very rude little girl, Anna. You should learn some manners and some respect. And you should learn some real music too. You are not good at guitar. You are just making noise. Go away and leave me alone." + +Anna gets angry and stomps her feet. She says, "You are mean! You are mean! You don't like me! You don't like my song! You don't like my guitar! You are ignorant! You are ignorant! You are ignorant!" + +She runs away and cries. She does not understand why the man does not like her. She thinks he is ignorant. She does not know that she is ignorant too. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and watch TV. One day, their mom said they had to go to the doctor. She said the doctor would provide them with medicine to make them healthy. Tim and Sam did not like the doctor. They were scared of the needles and the machines. + +They got in the car and drove to the clinic. Mom told them to be patient and brave. She said it would not hurt much. Tim and Sam held each other's hands. They hoped it would be over soon. They walked into the doctor's office and saw a man in a white coat. He had a big nose, a bushy beard and a frown. He looked very ugly. Tim and Sam did not want to go near him. + +The doctor said hello and asked them to sit on the bed. He took out a stethoscope and a thermometer. He checked their hearts and their temperatures. He said they had a fever and a cough. He said they needed some shots and some pills. He took out a syringe and a bottle. He said it would help them feel better. He said they had to be still and not cry. + +Tim and Sam were very afraid. They did not like the shots. They said no and tried to run away. The doctor grabbed them and held them down. He said they had to do it. He said he was the boss. He stuck the needle in their arms and pushed the plunger. Tim and Sam screamed and cried. They felt a sharp pain and a burning sensation. They felt dizzy and sick. + +Mom watched and did nothing. She said the doctor knew what he was doing. She said they had to trust him. She said they had to be good boys. She did not hug them or comfort them. She did not care how they felt. + +The doctor gave them some pills and a glass of water. He said they had to swallow them. He said they were done. He said they could go home. He said they would be fine. He did not smile or say sorry. He did not give them a sticker or a candy. He did not care how they felt. + +Tim and Sam got off the bed and ran to the car. They felt worse than before. They felt angry and sad. They felt betrayed and hurt. They did not want to see the doctor ever again. They did not want to see their mom ever again. They did not feel healthy. They felt like dying. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors. Lily liked the pink ones best. She said, "Look, Ben, these flowers are so pretty. They bloom in the sun." + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, they are pretty. But I like the yellow ones more. They are bright and happy. They bloom in the sun too." + +Lily and Ben picked some flowers and made a bouquet. They ran to the kitchen to show their mom. Mom smiled and said, "What a lovely surprise! You two are very sweet. Thank you for the flowers. They make me happy too." + +Mom gave Lily and Ben a hug and a kiss. She said, "Do you want a cookie? I baked some for you. They are warm and yummy." + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, please!" They took a cookie each and bit into it. They said, "Mmm, these are the best cookies ever. Thank you, mom." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my darlings. I'm glad you like them. Now, why don't you go and play some more? Maybe you can find some more flowers that bloom in the sun." + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, mom. We love you." They ran back to the garden, holding their cookies and their flowers. They were happy and had fun. +Ben likes to draw with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes pictures of his family, his toys and his pets. He likes to draw on big papers that he can stick on the wall. One day, he wants to draw a big ice cream cone with three scoops. He picks a brown crayon for the cone, a pink crayon for the strawberry scoop, a yellow crayon for the banana scoop and a white crayon for the vanilla scoop. He starts to draw the cone on the paper. + +He draws a big triangle for the cone. He draws a circle on top of the triangle for the vanilla scoop. He draws another circle on top of the vanilla scoop for the banana scoop. He draws one more circle on top of the banana scoop for the strawberry scoop. He is very happy with his ice cream cone. He wants to show it to his mom. He says, "Mom, look at my ice cream cone! I made it with my crayons!" + +Mom comes to see Ben's ice cream cone. She smiles and says, "Wow, Ben, your ice cream cone is very nice! You used many colors and you made it very big. You did a good job!" Ben feels proud and happy. He says, "Thank you, Mom! I like to draw with my crayons. I want to draw more things!" + +Mom says, "You can draw more things, Ben, but first you have to complete your ice cream cone. You forgot something very important. What do you think it is?" Ben thinks for a moment. He looks at his ice cream cone. He says, "I don't know, Mom. What did I forget?" + +Mom says, "You forgot the cherry on top! Every ice cream cone needs a cherry on top. It makes it more yummy and pretty. Do you have a red crayon?" Ben says, "Yes, I have a red crayon. I can draw a cherry on top!" He picks up his red crayon and draws a small circle on top of the strawberry scoop. He says, "There, now my ice cream cone is complete!" + +Mom says, "Yes, now your ice cream cone is complete! It looks delicious and beautiful. You are a very good artist, Ben. I love your ice cream cone. Can I have a bite?" Ben says, "Yes, Mom, you can have a bite. But you have to pretend. It is not a real ice cream cone. It is a paper ice cream cone. You have to make a sound like this: mmm!" Mom says, "Okay, Ben, I will pretend. I will make a sound like this: mmm!" She pretends to take a bite of Ben's ice cream cone and makes a sound like this: mmm! Ben laughs and says, "Mom, you are funny! I like to play with you!" + +Mom says, "I like to play with you too, Ben. You are a very sweet and creative boy. Do you want to draw more things with me?" Ben says, "Yes, Mom, I want to draw more things with you. Let's draw a big open mouth with a tongue and teeth. It will be funny!" Mom says, "Okay, Ben, let's draw a big open mouth with a tongue and teeth. It will be funny!" They pick up their crayons and start to draw a big open mouth on another paper. They have fun drawing and playing together. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play many games together. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there were many things they had never seen before. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, holding a black and white board with squares. + +"I don't know," Max said, picking up a wooden piece that looked like a horse. "Maybe it is a puzzle." + +They tried to fit the pieces on the board, but they did not match. They were confused and frustrated. + +"Let's play something else," Lily said, throwing the board and the pieces on the floor. + +"No, wait," Max said, picking up the board again. "I want to figure this out. Maybe it is a game." + +He looked at the board and the pieces carefully. He noticed that some of the pieces had different shapes and colors. He tried to arrange them on the board in a way that made sense to him. + +"Look, Lily, I think I got it," he said, smiling. "This is a game called chess. You have to move your pieces and try to catch the other person's king." + +Lily looked at the board and the pieces. She did not understand. She did not like chess. She liked to dance. + +"Chess is boring," she said, pouting. "I want to dance. Come on, Max, let's dance." + +She grabbed his hand and pulled him to the middle of the attic. She started to jump and spin and clap. She sang a silly song. + +"Come on, Max, dance with me," she said, laughing. + +Max looked at her and then at the board. He liked chess. He wanted to play chess. He was persistent. + +"Maybe later, Lily," he said, shaking his head. "I want to play chess. Come on, Lily, play chess with me." + +He dragged her back to the board. He showed her how to move the pieces and what they meant. He tried to teach her the rules and the strategies. + +"Come on, Lily, play chess with me," he said, eagerly. + +Lily looked at him and then at the board. She did not like chess. She liked to dance. She was persistent. + +"Maybe later, Max," she said, rolling her eyes. "I want to dance. Come on, Max, dance with me." + +She pulled him to the middle of the attic again. She started to jump and spin and clap. She sang a louder song. + +"Come on, Max, dance with me," she said, cheerfully. + +Max and Lily kept pulling each other back and forth. They did not agree on what to play. They were both persistent. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the door. + +She smiled and shook her head. She had an idea. + +"Hey, kids, why don't you try this?" she said, holding a big radio. "You can play chess and dance at the same time. You can take turns moving a piece and then dancing to the music. How does that sound?" + +Max and Lily looked at each other. They looked at the radio. They looked at the board. They thought for a moment. + +"Okay, mom, that sounds fun," they said, nodding. + +They decided to give it a try. They played chess and danced at the same time. They moved a piece and then danced to the music. They had fun. They were happy. They were friends. +Anna likes to play in the garden. She likes to look for bugs and birds and pretty things. One day, she sees a hidden flower behind a big rock. It is pink and yellow and smells good. + +Anna wants to pick the flower and give it to Mommy. She steps over the grass and the dirt. She steps around the rock. She reaches for the flower. But she sees something else. A bee! + +The bee is on the flower. It is black and yellow and fuzzy. It makes a loud buzz. Anna is scared of the bee. She does not want it to sting her. She steps back very fast. She steps on a stick. It makes a loud snap. + +The bee hears the snap. It looks at Anna. It flies away from the flower. It flies towards Anna. Anna screams. She runs away from the bee. She runs to Mommy. + +Mommy hugs Anna. She tells her it is okay. She tells her the bee is gone. She tells her the flower is still there. She asks her if she wants to pick it. Anna shakes her head. She does not want the flower anymore. She just wants Mommy. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big machine that could sail on the water. It was a boat with a white sail and a red flag. It was very impressive and made them happy. + +One day, they took their boat to the pond in the park. They wanted to see how fast it could sail. They put the boat on the water and pushed it gently. The wind blew the sail and the boat moved across the pond. Lily and Ben clapped their hands and cheered. + +"Look, Ben, our boat is sailing so well!" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, it is the best boat ever!" Ben said. + +They ran along the edge of the pond, following their boat. They saw some ducks and fish in the water. They waved to them and said hello. The ducks and fish looked at the boat and seemed curious. + +"Hello, ducks and fish, this is our boat. It is a machine that can sail. Do you like it?" Lily asked. + +The ducks quacked and the fish splashed. They seemed to like the boat too. Lily and Ben smiled and shared their joy with them. + +They played with their boat until the sun was low in the sky. They thanked the ducks and fish for being their friends. They took their boat out of the water and dried it with a towel. They hugged their boat and said goodbye to the pond. + +"Let's go home, Lily. We had a lot of fun today," Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, we did. And our boat is amazing. I love it so much," Lily said. + +They held hands and walked back to their mom, who was waiting for them on a bench. She smiled and hugged them. She was proud of them and their impressive machine that could sail. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big red tomato on a plant. Anna wanted to pick it and eat it. + +"Look, Ben, a tomato!" Anna said. "Can we have it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Anna, we have to ask Mom first. She grows the tomatoes for us." + +Anna pouted. She was hungry and the tomato looked yummy. She reached for it with her hand. + +"Anna, no!" Ben said. "You have to be careful. The tomato has a stem with prickles. They can hurt you." + +Anna did not listen. She grabbed the tomato and pulled. But the stem was too strong and the tomato did not come off. Instead, Anna felt a sharp pain in her hand. She let go of the tomato and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna said. "My hand hurts!" + +Ben ran to her and looked at her hand. He saw a small cut and some blood. He felt sorry for Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. You have a boo-boo. Come on, let's go to Mom. She can help you." Ben said. + +He took Anna's hand and led her to the house. Mom was in the kitchen. She saw Anna and Ben and smiled. + +"Hello, my loves. What are you doing?" Mom said. + +But then she saw Anna's hand and her smile turned into a frown. + +"Oh, dear. What happened, Anna?" Mom said. + +Anna sniffed. "I wanted the tomato. But it had prickles. And it cut me." Anna said. + +Mom hugged Anna and kissed her hand. "I'm sorry, Anna. That must have hurt. But you know, you shouldn't pick the tomatoes without asking me. They are not ready yet. And they have prickles to protect them from animals." + +She took a cloth and some water and cleaned Anna's hand. Then she put a band-aid on it. + +"There, all better. How do you feel?" Mom said. + +Anna smiled. "Better, Mom. Thank you." Anna said. + +Mom smiled back. "You're welcome, Anna. Now, do you want a snack? I have some cheese and crackers for you and Ben." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked cheese and crackers. Mom gave them each a plate and a glass of juice. + +"Here you go. Enjoy your snack. And next time, be more careful with the tomatoes, okay?" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben said okay. They ate their snack and drank their juice. They thanked Mom and gave her a hug. + +Then they went back to the garden. They decided to play with something else. They saw a butterfly flying by. It was yellow and black and very graceful. They followed it with their eyes and tried to catch it. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the tomato and the prickles. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides, and a big sandbox. Sara and Tom run to the sandbox. They have buckets and shovels. They want to make a castle. + +"Look, Tom, I have a big bucket!" Sara says. She fills it with sand. She puts it on the ground. She tries to pull the bucket off. But the bucket is stuck. The sand is too heavy. + +"Let me help you, Sara," Tom says. He grabs the handle of the bucket. He pulls hard. The bucket comes off. The sand falls out. It makes a big pile. + +"Wow, you are strong, Tom!" Sara says. She claps her hands. She smiles. "Now we can make our castle." + +They use their shovels to shape the sand. They make walls, towers, and a door. They find sticks and stones to decorate their castle. They are happy. + +"Look, our castle is done!" Tom says. He points to their castle. It is big and beautiful. "It is the best castle in the park." + +"Yes, it is!" Sara says. She nods. She sees a big open space in front of their castle. She has an idea. "Let's make a moat!" + +"A moat?" Tom asks. He tilts his head. He does not know what a moat is. + +"A moat is a big hole with water around the castle," Sara explains. She draws a circle in the sand with her finger. "It keeps the bad guys away." + +"Oh, I see," Tom says. He likes the idea. He nods. "Let's make a moat!" + +They dig a big hole around their castle. They fill it with water from their bottles. They watch the water sparkle in the sun. They are proud of their castle and their moat. + +They sit on the edge of the sandbox. They admire their work. They hug each other. They are the best friends in the park. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a man with a funny hat and a long rod. He said he was a magician and he could make things vanish. + +"Do you want to see a trick?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Tom said. + +The man took a red ball from his pocket and put it on the rod. He waved the rod and said some words. The ball vanished! + +"Wow!" Lila and Tom said. "Where did it go?" + +The man smiled and said, "It's in my hat. Do you want to see?" + +He took off his hat and showed them. There was no ball, but a big cake with icing and sprinkles. + +"Surprise!" he said. "This is for you. You can share it with your mom. It's delicious." + +Lila and Tom clapped and thanked the man. They ran to their mom and showed her the cake. They cut it into pieces and ate it. It was delicious. + +The man waved his rod and said goodbye. He vanished too. Lila and Tom wondered where he went. They decided he was a very nice and clever magician. They hoped to see him again. +Tommy likes to play pirate with his teddy bear. He has a hat, a sword and a map. He pretends his bed is a ship and his room is the sea. He looks for treasure and fights other pirates. + +One night, Tommy has a dream. He is a real pirate on a big ship. He sees an island with a big X on it. He thinks there is treasure there. He tells his teddy bear to follow him. They take a boat and row to the island. + +But when they get there, they see another pirate. He is big and scary. He has a hook, a patch and a parrot. He says, "Arrr, this is my island and my treasure. Go away or I'll make you walk the plank!" + +Tommy is afraid. He does not want to fight the other pirate. He does not want to walk the plank. He hugs his teddy bear and says, "Please, don't hurt us. We are harmless. We just want to play." + +The other pirate looks at Tommy and his teddy bear. He sees that they are not real pirates. They are just a boy and a toy. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, you are not pirates. You are silly. This is not a real island or a real treasure. This is a dream." + +Tommy is confused. He says, "A dream? But it looks so real." + +The other pirate says, "Yes, a dream. And you can wake up anytime you want. Just say the magic word." + +Tommy says, "What is the magic word?" + +The other pirate says, "The magic word is 'wake'." + +Tommy says, "Wake?" + +Then he opens his eyes and sees his room. He is in his bed with his teddy bear. He realizes it was all a dream. He smiles and says, "Wow, that was a fun dream. Thank you, pirate." + +The pirate says, "You're welcome, matey. And remember, dreams are harmless. You can have any adventure you want. Just use your imagination." + +Tommy says, "I will. Good night, pirate." + +The pirate says, "Good night, Tommy." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and watch videos. But sometimes they fight and make a mess. Mom does not like that. + +One day, Mom tells Sara and Ben to clean their room. But Sara and Ben do not listen. They watch a video instead. The video is about a princess and a dragon. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. + +Mom comes to check on them. She sees the video and the mess. She is angry. She turns off the video and takes it away. She says, "Sara and Ben, you are bad. You did not do what I told you. You have to punish. No more videos for one week. Go to bed now." + +Sara and Ben cry. They do not want to punish. They want to watch the video. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. Please, can we watch the video? We will clean our room tomorrow." + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Sara and Ben. You have to learn your lesson. Videos are a treat, not a right. You have to do your chores first. Now go to bed and sleep." + +Sara and Ben go to bed. They are sad and bitter. They do not like to punish. They miss the video. They hug each other and say, "Maybe tomorrow will be better." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lily had a mask that looked like a cat. Tom had a mask that looked like a dog. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat," Lily said. She put on her mask and jumped on the grass. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog," Tom said. He put on his mask and ran after Lily. + +They had fun chasing each other and making noises. They were happy. + +But then, Lily saw a bee. She was scared of bees. She ran away from the bee and tripped over a rock. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried. + +Tom heard Lily cry. He stopped playing and ran to her. He saw her knee was bleeding. He took off his mask and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I will help you." + +He took a leaf and wrapped it around her knee. He said, "This will make it better. You are brave, Lily." + +Lily stopped crying. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are kind, Tom." + +She took off her mask and hugged him. They were friends. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy and had many legs. + +"Hello, caterpillar," Lily said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The caterpillar did not say anything. It just crawled on the leaf, very slow. + +Lily picked up the leaf and the caterpillar. She ran to her mom and showed her. + +"Look, mom, I found a friend!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Lily, but you should not take the caterpillar from the garden. It needs to eat the leaves and make a cocoon. Then it will become a butterfly." + +Lily did not want to let go of the caterpillar. She liked it very much. She said, "No, mom, I want to keep it. It is my friend. I will feed it and play with it." + +Lily insisted on keeping the caterpillar. Mom tried to explain to her that the caterpillar was not happy in her hand. It wanted to be free and grow and change. But Lily did not listen. She held the caterpillar tight. + +The caterpillar did not like being held. It was scared and hungry and sad. It tried to wiggle out of Lily's hand, but Lily did not let it. It wished it could be back on the leaf, or in a cocoon, or a butterfly. + +After a while, the caterpillar stopped moving. It was too tired and weak. Lily noticed that the caterpillar was not crawling anymore. She thought it was sleeping. She said, "Wake up, caterpillar, wake up. Let's play." + +But the caterpillar did not wake up. It did not play. It did not become a butterfly. It was gone. + +Lily felt very sad. She realized that she had been selfish and mean. She had not listened to her mom or the caterpillar. She had not let the caterpillar be what it wanted to be. She had lost her friend. + +She cried and said, "I'm sorry, caterpillar, I'm sorry. I should have let you go. I should have let you be happy." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Next time, you will be more kind and respectful to the bugs and the flowers. They are not toys, they are living things. They have their own needs and dreams. You can still be their friend, but you have to let them be themselves." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, yes. I understand. I will be a better friend." + +Mom wiped Lily's tears and said, "Come on, let's go back to the garden. Maybe we can find another caterpillar, or a butterfly, or a bee. We can watch them and talk to them, but we will not touch them or take them. We will let them be free and happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom, okay. Let's go." + +They went back to the garden and saw many beautiful things. Lily felt happy again. She learned to love the bugs and the flowers, but not to hurt them. She learned to be a good friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They also gave him two gloves for hands. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a big dog came running. He saw the snowman and wanted to play with him. He jumped on the snowman and knocked off his hat and scarf. He bit the carrot nose and pulled off one of the gloves. He ran away with the glove in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog. "Bad dog! Bad dog! You disturb our snowman! You take our glove! Go away!" + +The dog stopped and looked at them. He wagged his tail and dropped the glove. He barked and ran back to them. He wanted to say sorry and be their friend. + +Lily and Ben saw the dog's eyes. They were not mean, but kind. They realized that the dog did not know that the snowman was not a toy. They felt sorry for the dog. They picked up the glove and the other things. They said to the dog. "It's okay, dog. We forgive you. You can play with us. But be gentle with our snowman. He is modest and fragile." + +The dog nodded and licked their faces. He helped them fix the snowman. He played with them until it was time to go home. Lily and Ben gave the dog a hug and a treat. They said goodbye to the dog and the snowman. They learned that sometimes, people and animals make mistakes, but they can say sorry and be friends. They also learned that modest things can be beautiful and precious. +Sara was very sad. She had to move to a new house with her mom and dad. She did not want to leave her old house, her old room, and her old friends. She had to pack all her toys and books in big boxes. She did not like the big boxes. She did not like the big truck that took the boxes away. She cried a lot. + +The new house was very far. Sara had to sit in the car for a long time. She was bored and tired. She did not like the new house. It was big and strange. She did not know anyone there. She missed her old house, her old room, and her old friends. She cried some more. + +But then, something nice happened. A girl came to the door. She had a big smile and a big bow in her hair. She said, "Hi, I am Lily. I live next door. Do you want to play with me?" Sara was surprised. She did not expect to meet a new friend so soon. She said, "Hi, I am Sara. I just moved here. Yes, I want to play with you." Lily gave Sara a hug. She said, "Welcome to the neighborhood. I have a lot of fun things to show you. Come on, let's go." Sara felt happy. She did not cry anymore. + +Lily and Sara played in the yard. They ran and jumped and laughed. They picked flowers and made crowns. They swung on the swing and slid on the slide. They had a lot of fun. Then, Lily's mom called them. She said, "Girls, it's time for a snack. Come inside, I have something tasty for you." Sara and Lily ran inside. They saw a big plate of cookies on the table. They smelled so good. Lily's mom said, "These are chocolate chip cookies. I made them for you. Do you like them?" Sara and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, we like them. Thank you." They took a bite. The cookies were warm and soft and sweet. They were very tasty. Sara and Lily smiled. They said, "Yum, yum, yum." They ate the cookies and drank some milk. They felt full and happy. + +Sara and Lily became good friends. They played together every day. They shared their toys and books and secrets. They helped each other and learned from each other. They had a lot of fun. Sara did not feel sad anymore. She liked the new house, the new room, and the new friend. She did not cry anymore. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best. You made me feel welcome." Lily said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are the best, too. You made me feel happy." They hugged each other. They were very happy. +Sara liked to play the flute. She had a small flute that made nice sounds when she blew into it. She liked to play songs for her friends and family. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big duck pond with many ducks. She wanted to play the flute for the ducks. She asked her mom and dad, "Can I play the flute for the ducks?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water or the ducks. They might bite you or take your flute." + +Sara nodded and went to the edge of the pond. She held her flute and played a song. The ducks heard the song and came closer. They looked at Sara and her flute. They quacked and wiggled their tails. + +Sara smiled and played another song. She liked the ducks. They seemed to like her flute. She wondered if they could sing too. She stopped playing and asked the ducks, "Can you sing with me?" + +The ducks did not answer. They opened their beaks and tried to grab Sara's flute. Sara was scared and pulled her flute away. She ran back to her mom and dad. She said, "The ducks are not nice. They want to eat my flute." + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. The ducks are not mean. They are just hungry. They think your flute is food. They don't know what a flute is." + +Sara said, "Oh, I see. But my flute is not food. It is a toy. It is not yummy." + +Her mom and dad said, "That's right. Your flute is not yummy. But you know what is yummy? Ice cream. Do you want some ice cream?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please. I love ice cream. Can I have chocolate?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Sure. Let's go get some ice cream. And maybe later, you can play the flute for us. We like your songs." + +Sara said, "Okay. Thank you, mom and dad. You are nice. I love you." + +They walked to the ice cream shop. Sara held her flute and her mom and dad's hands. She was happy. She liked to play the flute. She liked ice cream. She liked her mom and dad. And she liked to question. She always had many questions. She wanted to learn new things. She was a curious girl. +Tom and Anna love to go to the zoo. They like to see the animals and hear their sounds. They also like to eat ice cream at the zoo cafe. + +One day, they go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more animals. They have fun and learn new things. + +At the zoo cafe, they order ice cream. Tom wants chocolate and Anna wants vanilla. Mom and dad get coffee. The cafe lady gives them spoons to stir their ice cream and coffee. + +Tom and Anna stir their ice cream very fast. They make it soft and creamy. They lick their spoons and smile. Mom and dad stir their coffee slowly. They make it warm and sweet. They sip their coffee and talk. + +A friendly bird comes to the cafe. It is colorful and noisy. It lands on Tom's shoulder and pecks his ear. Tom laughs and shares his ice cream with the bird. The bird likes it and sings. Anna wants to pet the bird, but it flies away. It joins other birds in a big tree. + +Tom and Anna wave goodbye to the bird. They finish their ice cream and thank the cafe lady. They go back to see more animals. They have a great day at the zoo. +Mira and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and draw pictures. One day, they found a big box of crayons. They had many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these colors!" Mira said. "Let's make a rainbow!" + +"Okay!" Ben said. "I like rainbows. They are pretty and bright." + +They took some paper and started to draw. Mira used red, orange, and yellow. Ben used green, blue, and purple. They made a big rainbow on the paper. + +"Look, we did it!" Mira said. "Our rainbow is beautiful!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "But I have a question. How do rainbows happen?" + +Mira thought for a moment. She remembered what her mom told her. "Rainbows happen when the sun and the rain meet in the sky. The sun makes the rain shine with different colors. That's why we see a rainbow." + +Ben nodded. He liked Mira's answer. He believed her. "That's amazing!" he said. "The sun and the rain are very polite. They share their colors with us." + +Mira smiled. She agreed with Ben. "Yes, they are. And we are polite too. We share our crayons and our paper. We are good friends." + +They hugged each other and continued to draw. They made more rainbows and other things. They had fun with their colors. They were happy. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play together. Today they go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first, me first!" Lily says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down fast. She laughs and claps her hands. + +"Me too, me too!" Anna says. She follows Lily and slides down too. She smiles and hugs Lily. + +They enjoy the slide very much. They take turns and slide again and again. Mom watches them and smiles. + +After a while, Mom says, "Time for a snack, girls. Come here, I have something for you." + +Lily and Anna run to Mom. She gives them each a small bag. They open the bags and see some candies. + +"Wow, candies!" Lily says. She picks a red one and puts it in her mouth. + +"Yum, candies!" Anna says. She picks a yellow one and puts it in her mouth. + +But then, Anna makes a funny face. She spits out the candy and says, "Ew, sour!" + +Lily looks at her and laughs. She says, "Silly, Anna. That's a lemon candy. I like sour candies. Do you want to try a different one?" + +Anna nods and picks a purple one. She hopes it is not sour. She puts it in her mouth and smiles. She says, "Mmm, sweet!" + +Lily and Anna share their candies and enjoy them. They thank Mom and hug her. They are happy sisters. +Leo was a leopard who lived in the forest. He was very fast and strong, and he liked to hunt other animals for food. He was also very proud and greedy, and he did not like to share his food with anyone. + +One day, he caught an enormous zebra and dragged it to his den. He ate some of the meat, but he wanted to save the rest for later. He did not want any other animal to find his food, so he hid it under some leaves and branches. + +But he did not know that the food would rot if he left it for too long. The meat started to smell bad and attract flies and worms. Leo did not care, he thought he could eat it whenever he wanted. + +The next day, he heard a voice near his den. It was Lila, a young leopard who was looking for food. She smelled the rotten meat and followed the trail to Leo's den. + +"Hello, Leo," she said. "What is that awful smell?" + +"That is my food," Leo said. "Go away, it is mine. You cannot have any." + +"But Leo, that food is rotten. It is not good for you. It will make you sick. Why don't you share it with me and we can find some fresh food together?" + +"No, no, no. I caught this food. It is mine. I don't need anyone. Go away, or I will chase you." + +Leo was very rude and mean to Lila. He did not listen to her advice. He chased her away from his den and went back to his rotten food. + +But soon, he regretted his choice. The rotten food made him very sick. He had a bad stomach ache and a fever. He could not run or hunt anymore. He felt weak and lonely. + +He wished he had shared his food with Lila. He wished he had a friend to help him. He realized he had been foolish and selfish. + +He learned a lesson. He learned that food is not everything. He learned that sharing is caring. He learned that friends are important. He learned that rotten food is bad. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to go to the market with Mom. They see many things at the market: fruits, flowers, toys, and animals. Lily likes the fruits. Tom likes the animals. + +One day, they see a black cat at the market. The cat is in a cage. It looks sad and scared. Tom wants to help the cat. He says to Mom, "Mom, can we rescue the cat? It is not happy in the cage." + +Mom says, "I don't know, Tom. We already have a dog at home. Maybe the cat and the dog will not get along." + +Lily says, "Please, Mom. The cat is so cute. We can be nice to it and make it happy. The dog will be nice too. He likes to play with us." + +Mom thinks for a while. She says, "Okay, kids. We can rescue the cat. But you have to take good care of it. You have to feed it, clean it, and love it." + +Lily and Tom are very happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We will take good care of the cat. We will name it Shadow, because it is black." + +They pay the man who sells the cat. They take the cat out of the cage. The cat is shy at first, but then it purrs and rubs against them. They hold the cat gently and take it home. The dog is curious about the cat. He sniffs it and wags his tail. The cat hisses at first, but then it relaxes and lets the dog lick it. They become friends. + +Lily and Tom are very proud of their rescue. They hug the cat and the dog. They say, "We are a happy family. We have a mom, a dog, and a cat. We love them all." +Lila and Tom are playing outside. They like to run and jump and laugh. They have a ball and a kite. They throw the ball to each other and try to catch it. They run with the kite and let it fly in the sky. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Lila says. "The kite is so high and pretty. It has many colors. Do you see it?" + +"Yes, Lila, I see it. It is very nice. The wind makes it dance and spin. Can I hold it?" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, you can hold it. But be careful. The wind is strong. It can pull the kite away." Lila says. She gives Tom the string of the kite. + +Tom holds the string and feels the wind. He likes how the kite moves and makes noises. He smiles and watches the kite. But then, the wind blows harder. It tugs at the string and the kite. Tom tries to hold on, but he loses his grip. The string slips from his hand and the kite flies away. + +"Oh no, Tom, oh no!" Lila says. "The kite is gone. The wind took it. Where did it go?" + +"I don't know, Lila, I don't know. I'm sorry. I tried to keep it. But the wind was too strong. I'm sorry." Tom says. He feels sad and sorry. + +Lila and Tom look at the sky. They can't see the kite anymore. They feel sad and sorry too. They hug each other and walk back to the house. They are tired from playing and losing the kite. They hope they can find it again someday. +Anna loved to swim in the lake with her big sister, Mia. They would splash and kick and laugh in the water. Sometimes, they would look up at the sky and see the clouds. The clouds were white and fluffy and made different shapes. + +One day, they saw a very big cloud that looked like a dragon. It had a long tail, a spiky back and a scary mouth. Anna and Mia were amazed and curious. They wanted to see the dragon cloud closer. + +They swam to the edge of the lake and climbed on a big rock. They stretched their arms and tried to touch the cloud. But the cloud was too high and too far. They could only feel the wind and the sun. + +Suddenly, the cloud moved and changed. It was not a dragon anymore. It was a mysterious shape that they could not recognize. It had many colors and sparkles. It looked like a magic cloud. + +Anna and Mia gasped and smiled. They wondered what the cloud was and where it came from. They decided to make up a story about the cloud and its adventures. They had fun imagining and telling each other their stories. They forgot about the time and the lake. They only saw the cloud and their dreams. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom has a secret. He does not tell Lily. He wants to surprise her. + +He goes to the shop. He buys a gift for Lily. It is a pretty doll. He puts it in a big box. He writes "For Lily" on the box. He is happy. + +He takes the box to the park. He looks for Lily. He sees her on the swing. He runs to her. He says, "Lily, I have something for you. It is a secret. Do you want to see?" + +Lily is curious. She says, "Yes, I want to see. What is it?" She jumps off the swing. She follows Tom. He shows her the box. He says, "Open it. It is for you." + +Lily opens the box. She sees the doll. She is very happy. She says, "Wow, Tom, thank you. It is a beautiful doll. I love it. You are a good friend." She hugs Tom. She hugs the doll. + +Tom is happy too. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you like it. I wanted to make you happy. You are a good friend too." He hugs Lily. + +They play with the doll. They have fun. They are not sad. They are happy. They share their secret. They are good friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the yard. They saw a big orange truck stop in front of their house. It was the mail truck. The mail lady got out and put some letters in their mailbox. + +"Hi, Lily and Max!" the mail lady said. "Do you want to help me with the mail?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said. They liked the mail lady. She always gave them stickers and smiled. + +The mail lady gave them each a small bag of mail. "These are for the houses on this street. Can you match the numbers on the mail with the numbers on the doors?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They knew their numbers. They took the mail and ran to the first house. They found the number 1 on the door and put the mail in the slot. They did the same for the next houses. + +But when they got to the last house, they saw something sad. The house was old and broken. The door was falling off. The windows were cracked. The paint was peeling. There was no number on the door. There was no mail slot. There was no one living there. + +"Who lives here?" Lily asked. + +"No one," the mail lady said. "This house has been empty for a long time. No one wants to buy it or fix it. It needs a lot of work to restore it." + +"What does restore mean?" Max asked. + +"It means to make something new and nice again. Like when you clean your toys or paint a picture. You restore them." + +Lily and Max looked at the house. They felt sorry for it. They wished someone would restore it. + +"Can we help?" Lily asked. + +The mail lady smiled. "Well, you can't do much right now. But maybe you can do something small. Do you have any mail for this house?" + +Lily and Max checked their bags. They found one letter. It had no number. It only had a name. It said "To the house that needs love". + +"Who sent this?" Max asked. + +"I don't know," the mail lady said. "But maybe it's a sign. Maybe someone cares about this house. Maybe someone wants to restore it." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They had an idea. They ran to the house. They found a nail on the door. They hung the letter on the nail. They hoped someone would see it. + +"Maybe this will make the house happy," Lily said. + +"Maybe this will make someone want to restore it," Max said. + +The mail lady watched them. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She thought maybe Lily and Max had restored something too. They had restored hope. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and run with the dogs. But their favorite animal was Molly, the mule. Molly was brown and white and had long ears and a fluffy tail. She was very gentle and smart and loved to carry Anna and Ben on her back. + +One day, Anna and Ben wanted to ride Molly to the pond. They asked their dad if they could go. He said yes, but they had to be careful and not go too far. He also said they had to release Molly when they got to the pond, so she could drink and rest. Anna and Ben promised to do what he said and thanked him. They put a saddle and a bridle on Molly and climbed on her back. Molly trotted happily along the path, with Anna and Ben laughing and singing. + +They reached the pond and saw the water sparkling in the sun. They saw the ducks and the frogs and the fish. They were very happy and wanted to stay there for a long time. They forgot what their dad had told them and did not release Molly. They tied her to a tree and ran to the pond. They splashed and played and had fun. They did not notice that Molly was sad and thirsty and tired. They did not hear her whinny and tug at the rope. They did not see the snake that was hiding in the grass. + +The snake was angry and scared by Molly's noise and movement. It slithered closer and closer to her. It bit her on the leg and injected its poison. Molly felt a sharp pain and a burning sensation. She neighed loudly and fell to the ground. Anna and Ben heard her and ran to her. They saw the snake and the blood and the swelling. They cried and screamed and called for help. But it was too late. Molly was dead. Anna and Ben were very sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to their dad and released Molly. They wished they had been kinder to their favorite animal. They learned a hard lesson that day. They never forgot Molly, the mule. +Tom and Lily like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, and sometimes they stop to look at the birds and the flowers. One day, they see a big sack on the grass. It is brown and dirty, and it has a hole in it. + +"Look, a sack!" Tom says. "What is inside?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Let's open it and see." + +They run to the sack and pull it open. Inside, they find many things: a hat, a book, a ball, a doll, and a banana. They are happy and surprised. + +"Wow, so many things!" Tom says. "Can we keep them?" + +"Maybe," Lily says. "But we have to take them home first." + +They try to put the things back in the sack, but the hole is too big. Some things fall out and roll away. They chase after them and put them back in the sack. They do this many times, and they get tired and sweaty. + +"This is hard," Tom says. "The sack is heavy and uncomfortable." + +"Yes, it is," Lily says. "Maybe we should leave it here." + +They look at the sack and the things. They like them, but they don't want to carry them anymore. They think for a moment. + +"Let's do this," Tom says. "We can each take one thing that we like, and leave the rest for someone else." + +"OK," Lily says. "That sounds fair." + +Tom picks the ball, and Lily picks the doll. They put them in their pockets, and leave the sack and the other things on the grass. They wave goodbye to the sack, and jog back to their home. They are happy and proud. They have new things, and they have shared. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big, colorful butterfly. It was red and yellow and blue. They wanted to catch it. + +"Look, Lily, a butterfly!" Ben said. He ran after it with a net. + +"Wait, Ben, don't hurt it!" Lily said. She followed him with a jar. + +The butterfly flew away from Ben. It landed on a leaf. Ben was about to catch it with his net, when he heard a small voice. + +"Please, don't catch me!" the voice said. "I have a family and friends. I don't want to be in a net or a jar." + +Ben and Lily were surprised. They looked at the leaf. They saw a small, green cricket. It was the cricket who spoke. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I'm a cricket. My name is Chip. I live in the grass with my wife and children. We sing at night. We are happy. Please, let the butterfly go. She is my friend. She helps me find food and water. She is kind and beautiful." Chip said. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for Chip and the butterfly. They did not want to make them sad. They decided to let them go. + +"OK, we won't catch you. We are sorry. We just wanted to see you. You are very colorful and pretty." Lily said. + +"Thank you, thank you. You are very nice and smart. You saved us. We are grateful. Do you want to hear us sing?" Chip said. + +"Yes, we do. We like music. Can we be your friends?" Ben said. + +"Of course, you can. You are our friends. Come, sit with us. We will sing for you." Chip said. + +Ben and Lily put down their net and jar. They sat on the grass with Chip and the butterfly. They listened to their songs. They were happy. They learned to respect and love nature. They had a wonderful day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big truck with many cones on it. The truck is cleaning the road. + +"Look, mom, cones!" Lily says. She points to the truck. + +"Yes, they are cones. The truck is using them to make the road safe and clean," mom says. + +"Can we have a cone?" Ben asks. He likes cones. He thinks they are fun to hold and stack. + +"No, sweetie, those cones are not for us. They belong to the truck and the workers. We can have ice cream cones instead. How does that sound?" mom says. + +"Yay, ice cream!" Lily and Ben say. They love ice cream. They run to the ice cream cart. + +"Hello, what can I get for you?" the ice cream man says. He is polite and friendly. + +"Can I have a chocolate cone, please?" Lily asks. + +"Can I have a vanilla cone, please?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, here you go. That will be two dollars, please," the ice cream man says. + +Mom gives him the money and says thank you. Lily and Ben also say thank you. They are polite and happy. + +They lick their ice cream cones and enjoy the sunny day. They see the truck and the cones again. They wave to the workers and say hello. The workers smile and wave back. They are polite and nice. + +Lily and Ben finish their ice cream cones and throw the paper in the trash. They are clean and tidy. + +"Can we play on the swings now, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, let's go," mom says. + +They run to the swings and have more fun. They are glad they have cones, ice cream, and mom. They are happy twins. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then a nosy squirrel came by. He saw the carrot nose and wanted to eat it. He climbed on the snowman and tried to pull the nose out. The snowman wobbled and shook. The hat and the scarf fell off. The rocks rolled away. + +Lily and Max saw what was happening and ran to their snowman. They shouted at the squirrel to go away. The squirrel was scared and ran away too. He did not get the carrot nose. + +Lily and Max fixed their snowman. They put the hat and the scarf back on. They found new rocks for the eyes. They were sad that the squirrel had ruined their snowman. But they were also glad that he did not take the nose. + +Their mom called them inside for cocoa. They drank the hot cocoa and felt warm and cozy. They told their mom about the nosy squirrel and the snowman. Their mom hugged them and said they did a good job. They smiled and thanked their mom. They looked out the window and saw their snowman. He looked happy too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has yellow and black feathers and a long beak. + +"Look, mom, a bird!" Anna says. + +"What kind of bird is it?" mom asks. + +"I don't know. It is pretty," Ben says. + +They observe the bird for a while. The bird sings a loud and happy song. It hops from branch to branch. It flaps its wings. + +"Can we sing with the bird, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, let's try," mom says. + +They start to sing a song they know. It is about a rainbow and a pot of gold. The bird listens to them. It tilts its head. It sings back to them. It sounds like it is copying their song. + +"Wow, the bird can sing our song!" Ben says. + +"That is amazing. The bird is smart," mom says. + +They laugh and clap. The bird laughs and claps too. It sounds like a squeak. They feel happy and comfortable. They make a new friend in the park. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden with their water guns. They liked to spray each other and laugh. They also sprayed the flowers and the grass. They were having fun. + +But then, Ben saw a big bee on a rose. He wanted to spray it away. He aimed his water gun and squeezed the trigger. But he missed the bee and hit Lily in the eye. Lily screamed and dropped her water gun. She rubbed her eye and cried. + +Ben felt sorry and scared. He ran to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Lily shook her head and sobbed. "No, Ben. It hurts. It hurts a lot. I can't see well." + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I'll get help. I'll get Mommy." + +Ben ran to the house and called Mommy. Mommy came out and saw Lily crying. She saw her eye was red and swollen. She said, "Oh, no, Lily. What happened?" + +Ben said, "I sprayed her in the eye with my water gun. I was trying to spray a bee, but I missed. I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Lily." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Ben. You didn't do it on purpose. But we need to take Lily to the doctor. She might have an infection or an allergy. Come on, let's go." + +Mommy took Lily and Ben to the car. She drove to the hospital. On the way, they saw an ambulance. It had lights and sirens. It was going very fast. Ben said, "Look, Lily. An ambulance. Maybe it's going to help someone who is hurt, like you." + +Lily said, "Maybe. But I don't like ambulances. They are loud and scary. And they smell bad. They smell like medicine and blood." + +Mommy said, "I know, Lily. But ambulances are good. They help people who need help. They have doctors and nurses inside. They have bandages and medicine and ice packs. They can make you feel better." + +Lily said, "Really? Do they have stickers and candy too?" + +Mommy said, "Maybe. But you know what? You don't need an ambulance. You are brave and strong. You only need a doctor. And the doctor will be nice and gentle. He will check your eye and give you some drops. And then you will be fine." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I trust you. But can I have a sticker and a candy anyway?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. You can have anything you want. You are my sweet girl. And Ben, you are my good boy. You said sorry and you got help. I'm proud of you." + +Ben said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. And I love you, Lily. I'm sorry I sprayed you. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Ben. We can still be friends. I love you too. But next time, don't spray me in the eye. Spray the bee instead." + +Ben said, "Okay, Lily. I will. Next time, we will spray the bee together. And then we will laugh and play." + +Mommy said, "That sounds like a good plan. Now, let's go see the doctor. And then we will go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Yay! Ice cream! We love ice cream!" + +Mommy said, "Me too. I love ice cream. And I love you both. You are my best kids." + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing pretend in the garden. They had a big box that they said was a car. Lily was the driver and Tom was the passenger. + +"Where are we going, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"We are going to the zoo, Tom. We will see many animals there," Lily said. + +She held a key in her hand and pretended to start the car. She made a vroom-vroom sound with her mouth. + +"Look, Tom, there is a lion!" Lily said, pointing to a bush. + +"Wow, Lily, it is very big and scary!" Tom said, hiding behind her. + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Tom. It is just a pretend lion. We can act like we are brave and say hello to it." + +Lily and Tom got out of the box and walked towards the bush. They said hello to the pretend lion and made friendly noises. The pretend lion did not move or roar. + +"Maybe it is sleeping, Lily," Tom said. + +"Maybe it is, Tom. We should be thoughtful and not wake it up," Lily said. + +They tiptoed back to the box and got in. Lily used the key to start the car again. + +"Where are we going now, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"We are going to the ice cream shop, Tom. We will have some yummy ice cream there," Lily said. + +She made a vroom-vroom sound again and drove away. + +Lily and Tom had a lot of fun playing pretend in the garden. They used their imagination and their key to go to many places. They were also thoughtful and kind to each other and the pretend animals. They were very happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big bunch of grapes on a vine. They pick some grapes and put them in a basket. + +"Let's sell these grapes to the people on the street," Sam says. "We can get some money and buy candy." + +"Okay," Ben says. "But we have to wash them first. They are filthy. They have dirt and bugs on them." + +Sam shakes his head. "No, we don't. We can sell them as they are. The people won't notice. Come on, let's go." + +Sam and Ben take the basket and walk to the street. They see a lady with a baby. Sam smiles and says, "Hello, lady. Do you want to buy some grapes? They are very sweet and juicy. Only one dollar for a handful." + +The lady looks at the grapes. She sees the dirt and the bugs. She makes a face. "No, thank you," she says. "Those grapes are filthy. They are not good for me or my baby. You should wash them before you sell them." + +Sam feels angry. He thinks the lady is rude. He says, "No, they are not filthy. They are fine. You are just picky. You don't know what good grapes are." + +Ben feels ashamed. He thinks Sam is wrong. He says, "Sam, stop. The lady is right. We should wash the grapes. They are filthy. We can't sell them like this. It's not nice." + +Sam and Ben start to argue. They yell at each other. They pull the basket. The basket falls. The grapes spill on the ground. The dirt and the bugs show. The people on the street see the grapes. They laugh. They point. They say, "Look at those filthy grapes. Who would buy them?" + +Sam and Ben feel sad. They feel sorry. They pick up the grapes. They throw them away. They walk home. They say, "We are sorry. We made a mistake. We should have washed the grapes. We should have been honest. We should have been kind." +Lily likes to hear stories. She hears them from her mom, her dad, and her big sister. Sometimes, she hears them from books, or from the TV, or from her toys. She likes stories about animals, and princesses, and space. + +One night, Lily hears a new story. It is from her dad. He tells her about a big thing that lives in the forest. It has fur, and horns, and hooves. It is called a moose. Lily has never seen a moose before. She wants to know more. + +Dad says the moose is very strong, and very fast. It can run, and jump, and swim. It can eat leaves, and berries, and nuts. It can make a loud noise, like this: "Moo!" Lily laughs. She likes the moose noise. + +Dad says the moose is also very shy, and very smart. It does not like people, or cars, or noise. It likes to be alone, or with other moose. It can hide, and run away, and find food. It can sense danger, and protect itself. + +Lily thinks the moose is amazing. She wants to see one, someday. She asks Dad if they can go to the forest, and look for a moose. Dad smiles. He says maybe, when she is older, and when it is safe. He says they can look at pictures, and videos, and books, for now. He says good night, and kisses her. Lily says good night, and hugs him. She closes her eyes, and dreams of a big thing that lives in the forest. She hears it say: "Moo!" +Lily was a spoiled girl who always wanted new toys. She did not like to share with her brother or her friends. She did not say please or thank you. She did not listen to her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily saw a penguin at the zoo. She liked the penguin very much. She wanted to take it home with her. She asked her mom and dad, but they said no. They said the penguin belonged to the zoo and needed to stay there. Lily was very mad. She threw a big tantrum. She cried and screamed and kicked. + +Her mom and dad were very sad and angry. They said Lily was being very bad and rude. They said they had to punish her. They said she could not have any ice cream or watch any TV for a week. They said she had to say sorry to the penguin and the zookeeper. They said she had to learn to be nice and grateful. + +Lily did not like the punishment. She felt very sorry for herself. She thought it was not fair. She did not want to say sorry to the penguin or the zookeeper. She did not want to be nice or grateful. She wanted to have ice cream and watch TV. + +But then, she saw the penguin again. The penguin looked at her with big, sad eyes. The penguin seemed to say, "Why did you try to take me away from my home and my friends? Why did you make so much noise and trouble? Why can't you be nice and happy?" Lily felt a little bit ashamed. She realized the penguin was right. She had been very selfish and mean. She had hurt the penguin and the zookeeper. She had made her mom and dad unhappy. + +Lily decided to change. She decided to say sorry to the penguin and the zookeeper. She decided to say thank you to her mom and dad. She decided to share with her brother and her friends. She decided to listen and be polite. She decided to be happy with what she had. She learned her lesson. She was not a spoiled girl anymore. She was a good girl. And she felt much better. +Ben was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big teddy bear, a red car, a blue ball and a yellow duck. He liked to make them talk and have fun. But sometimes, he got bored of his toys and wanted to do something else. + +One day, he saw his mom's new mattress in the bedroom. It was big and soft and white. He wondered how it felt. He climbed on the bed and touched the mattress. It was smooth and fluffy. He liked it. He decided to jump on the mattress. He bounced up and down and laughed. He felt happy. + +But then, he saw something shiny on the mattress. It was a zipper. He was curious. He pulled the zipper and opened the mattress. He saw some stuffing inside. It was white and fuzzy. He wanted to touch it. He reached his hand inside the mattress and grabbed some stuffing. It felt soft and warm. He liked it. He decided to bite it. He put some stuffing in his mouth and chewed. It tasted bad. He spat it out and made a face. He felt yucky. + +But then, he heard his mom's voice. She was coming to the bedroom. He was nervous. He knew he did something bad. He tried to close the zipper and hide the stuffing. But it was too late. His mom saw the hole in the mattress and the stuffing on the bed. She was angry. She scolded Ben and took him off the bed. She told him to never bite the mattress again. She felt sad. + +Ben felt sorry. He knew he made his mom sad. He hugged his mom and said sorry. He told her he loved her. She hugged him back and said she loved him too. She told him to play with his toys and not with the mattress. He nodded and went to his room. He picked up his teddy bear and hugged it. He felt sorry. He learned his lesson. He never bit the mattress again. +There was a boy who liked to play with his friends. He was humble and kind. He did not like to show off or hurt others. He liked to share his toys and help his friends. + +One day, he and his friends went to the park. They saw a big slide. It was very high and steep. Some of his friends were scared to go on it. They said it was too fast and scary. + +But one of his friends was not scared. He was bold and proud. He liked to show off and tease others. He said he was the best and the bravest. He said he could go on the slide and not be afraid. + +He dared the boy to go on the slide with him. He said if the boy did not go, he was a chicken and a baby. He said he would laugh at him and call him names. + +The boy did not like to be dared. He did not like to be called a chicken or a baby. He did not like to be laughed at or called names. He wanted to show his friend that he was not scared. He wanted to prove him wrong. + +But he also did not want to go on the slide. He knew it was too fast and scary. He knew he could get hurt or fall. He knew it was not safe or fun. + +He was torn between his pride and his fear. He did not know what to do. He looked at the slide and he looked at his friend. He felt a knot in his stomach and a lump in his throat. + +Then he remembered what his mom had told him. She had told him that being humble and kind was more important than being bold and proud. She had told him that being brave was not about doing dangerous things, but about doing the right things. She had told him that he should not let others pressure him or make him feel bad. + +He decided to listen to his mom. He decided to be humble and kind. He decided to be brave and do the right thing. + +He told his friend that he did not want to go on the slide. He told him that he was not a chicken or a baby, but a smart and careful boy. He told him that he did not care if he laughed at him or called him names, because he knew who he was and what he liked. + +He walked away from the slide and joined his other friends. They hugged him and praised him. They said he was very brave and wise. They said he was a good friend and a good boy. + +He felt happy and proud. He felt warm and loved. He smiled and played with his friends. He had a lot of fun. He was humble and kind. He was brave and right. He was a boy. +Tom and Lily are playing a game. They have to crawl under the table and get a ball. The ball has a number on it. The number is the score. The one with the highest score wins. + +Tom goes first. He crawls under the table and finds a ball. It has a four on it. He is happy. He shows Lily his ball and says, "Look, I have a four. That is a big score." + +Lily goes next. She crawls under the table and looks for a ball. She sees a ball with a five on it. She is very happy. She thinks, "I have a five. That is a bigger score than Tom. I will win the game." She grabs the ball and crawls back. + +She shows Tom her ball and says, "Look, I have a five. That is a bigger score than you. I win the game." + +Tom is sad. He says, "No, you don't win. You cheated. You saw my ball and looked for a bigger one. That is not fair." + +Lily says, "No, I didn't cheat. I was clever. I found the best ball. That is fair." + +They start to argue. They do not want to share the balls. They do not want to play anymore. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the balls and the table. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and Lily tell Mom their story. Mom says, "You both did well. You both crawled under the table and found a ball. But you both made a mistake. You did not play nicely. You did not respect each other. You did not have fun. That is not what a game is for." + +Mom takes the balls and puts them away. She says, "You need to learn how to play together. You need to say sorry to each other. You need to hug and make up. Then you can play another game. A game that is fun for both of you." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play another game. A game that is fun for both of them. They are happy again. +Sam and Mia liked to perform for their family. They used their equipment to make music and dance. They had a drum, a guitar, a microphone and a speaker. They also had costumes and hats. + +One day, they decided to perform in the backyard. They set up their equipment under a big tree. They put on their costumes and hats. They were ready to start. + +"Hello, everyone!" Sam said into the microphone. "We are Sam and Mia, and we are going to perform for you!" + +"Yay!" their family clapped and cheered. + +Sam and Mia played their drum and guitar. They sang and danced. They had a lot of fun. Their family watched and smiled. + +But then, something happened. A bird flew over the tree. It saw their equipment. It thought it was food. It dropped something on their equipment. It was dirty and smelly. + +"Yuck!" Sam and Mia said. They stopped playing. They looked at their equipment. It was covered with bird poop. + +"Oh, no!" their family said. They felt sorry for them. + +"Don't worry, Sam and Mia," their mom said. "We can clean your equipment. It was an accident. You did a great job. We are very proud of you." + +"Thank you, mom," Sam and Mia said. They hugged their mom. They were not sad anymore. They still liked to perform. They just needed to find a better place. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the farm. They saw many animals and plants there. One day, they found a big field of wheat. The wheat was yellow and soft. They wanted to write their names in the wheat. + +"Look, Tom, we can write with the wheat!" Lily said. She picked some wheat and made an L on the ground. "This is my name. L for Lily." + +"That's fun, Lily. I want to write too." Tom said. He picked some wheat and made a T on the ground. "This is my name. T for Tom." + +They were happy and wrote more letters and shapes with the wheat. They did not see the farmer coming. The farmer was angry. He saw the wheat was messed up. He had worked hard to grow the wheat. He wanted to sell the wheat and make bread. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" The farmer shouted. He had an enormous hat and a big stick. He looked scary. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know the farmer was mad. They thought they were just playing. + +"We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to hurt your wheat. We were just writing with it." Lily said. + +"Writing with it? That's silly. Wheat is not for writing. Wheat is for eating. You should not waste it. You should respect it." The farmer said. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They did not know wheat was so important. They wanted to make the farmer happy. + +"We are sorry, sir. We will not do it again. Can we help you fix the wheat?" Tom said. + +The farmer saw they were sorry. He was not so angry anymore. He smiled a little. + +"Well, you are good kids. You can help me pick up the wheat and put it in the basket. Then you can have some bread and milk. How does that sound?" The farmer said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They helped the farmer with the wheat. They learned how to make bread and milk. They thanked the farmer and said goodbye. They went home and told their parents what they learned. They never wrote with wheat again. They wrote with crayons and paper instead. +Tim and Jen like to play in the park. They like to look for rocks and make piles of them. They have a game. They try to find the best rocks. The best rocks are big and shiny and have different colors. + +One day, Tim finds a very big rock. It is fat and round and has red and blue spots. He is very happy. He thinks it is the best rock ever. He shows it to Jen. He says, "Look at my rock! It is the best rock in the park! I value it a lot!" + +Jen looks at the rock. She does not think it is the best rock. She thinks it is too fat and heavy. She says, "Your rock is not the best rock. It is too fat and heavy. You cannot make a pile with it. You cannot carry it. It is a bad rock. I do not value it at all." + +Tim is sad. He likes his rock. He thinks Jen is mean. He says, "My rock is not a bad rock. It is a good rock. It is special and pretty. You are not my friend. You do not value what I value." + +Jen is sorry. She does not want to make Tim sad. She does not want to lose her friend. She says, "I am sorry, Tim. I did not mean to be mean. Your rock is special and pretty. You can keep it. I value you more than any rock." + +Tim smiles. He is happy. He says, "Thank you, Jen. I am sorry, too. You can have some of my rocks. I value you more than any rock, too." + +They hug. They are friends again. They play with their rocks. They value each other and their rocks. They have fun. +Sara was a compassionate girl who liked to help others. One day, she went to the beach with her family. She saw many shells on the sand. She picked up some shells and put them in a bucket. + +She saw a boy who was crying. He had a cut on his foot. He stepped on a sharp shell and it hurt. Sara went to him and asked, "Are you okay?" + +The boy said, "No, I'm not okay. I have a boo-boo and it stings. I don't have a band-aid." + +Sara said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I have a band-aid in my bag. And I have some shells for you. They are pretty and smooth. You can play with them or make a necklace." + +She took out a band-aid and put it on the boy's foot. She gave him some shells from her bucket. The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very kind. You made me feel better. What is your name?" + +Sara said, "My name is Sara. What is your name?" + +The boy said, "My name is Ben. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Sara said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. We can play together and share our shells." + +They played together and had fun. They served each other with love and care. They learned that being compassionate is good and makes others happy. +Tom likes to jog with his dad every morning. They put on their shoes and go outside. They jog on the path by the park. Tom likes to see the birds and the flowers. He also likes to say hello to the people they meet. + +One day, they see an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She has white hair and a cane. She smiles at them and waves. Tom's dad stops and talks to her. He says she is his friend from work. Her name is Sue. + +Sue tells them she likes to watch the sky. She says the sky is very pretty today. It is blue and sunny. She points to some clouds. She says they look like animals. Tom sees a cloud that looks like a dog. He laughs and shows his dad. + +Tom's dad says they have to go. They say goodbye to Sue and jog away. Tom asks his dad if they can come back and see Sue again. His dad says yes, they can. He says Sue is very nice and lonely. He says they can make her happy by visiting her. Tom says he likes Sue. He likes to jog with his dad. He likes to watch the sky. He is very happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big structure, like a castle or a tower. They put many blocks on top of each other, but the structure kept falling down. + +"Ben, we need to support the structure!" Lily said. "We need to make it strong and stable." + +"How do we do that?" Ben asked. + +"We need to use more blocks at the bottom, and make them wide and flat. And we need to use less blocks at the top, and make them small and light. And we need to balance them well, so they don't lean or tip over." Lily explained. + +They followed Lily's advice and tried again. This time, the structure did not fall down. It was big and beautiful. They were very proud of their work. + +"Wow, Lily, you are very smart!" Ben said. "You know how to build a good structure." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. You helped me a lot. We make a good team." Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They learned that to build something big, they need to support it well. And they learned that to support each other, they need to be smart and kind. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a birdcage with a toy bird inside. They liked to pretend that the bird was real and talk to it. + +One day, they decided to have a race with the birdcage. They each took one end of the birdcage and ran around the house. They wanted to see who was faster and stronger. They were very competitive and did not want to lose. + +"Look, I am winning!" Tom shouted as he pulled the birdcage ahead of Lily. + +"No, I am winning!" Lily shouted back as she pulled the birdcage back to her side. + +They pulled and pulled until the birdcage broke. The toy bird fell out and rolled on the floor. Tom and Lily stopped and looked at the broken birdcage and the toy bird. They felt sad and sorry. + +They realized that they had been too competitive and had ruined their favorite toy. They wished they had been more careful and gentle with the birdcage and the toy bird. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +They learned that being competitive is not always good. Sometimes, it is better to share and cooperate. They decided to fix the birdcage and the toy bird together and play with them nicely. They also thanked their mom for giving them such a wonderful toy. +Jill and Ben were playing hide and seek in the living room. Jill was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the sofa and hid behind a big cushion. He hoped Jill would not find him there. + +Jill looked around the room and tried to guess where Ben was. She saw the cushion on the sofa and thought it looked funny. She walked over to the sofa and pulled the cushion away. She saw Ben's face and shouted, "I found you!" + +Ben was surprised and jumped out from behind the sofa. He ran to the other side of the room and tried to hide again. But he ran too fast and bumped his head on the wall. He felt dizzy and fell to the floor. + +Jill saw Ben fall and ran to him. She was worried and asked, "Are you okay, Ben?" + +Ben rubbed his head and said, "I'm okay, Jill. I just feel dizzy. Can you help me up?" + +Jill nodded and helped Ben up. She gave him a hug and said, "I'm sorry you bumped your head. Do you want to stop playing hide and seek?" + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, I still want to play. But can we play somewhere else? I don't like the wall." + +Jill smiled and said, "Okay, let's play in the bedroom. There are more cushions there. And no walls." + +Ben smiled back and said, "Okay, let's go. But you have to remain the seeker. I want to hide again." + +Jill agreed and they went to the bedroom. They continued to play hide and seek with the cushions. They had fun and forgot about the wall. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy boats in the bath. One day, they pretend they are sailors going to a far port. They make waves with their hands and say "Ahoy, matey!" + +But the water is rough and their boats roll and rock. Sam's boat is big and strong. It can sail in the storm. Ben's boat is small and weak. It can't sail in the storm. Ben is sad and scared. He says "Help, help! My boat is sinking!" + +Sam hears Ben and sees his boat. He wants to help his brother. He says "Don't worry, Ben! I'll save you!" He grabs his boat and reaches for Ben's boat. But he is too late. Ben's boat goes under the water and disappears. + +Ben cries and says "No, no! My boat is gone!" Sam feels sorry and says "I'm sorry, Ben. I tried to help you. But I have an idea. We can share my boat. It is big enough for both of us. And we can still go to the port." + +Ben stops crying and says "Really? You will share your boat with me?" Sam nods and says "Yes, of course. You are my brother. And we are sailors. We stick together." He gives Ben his boat and they hug. Then they sail to the port and have fun. They are happy and forget about the storm. +Lily was very sad. She wanted to win the prize at the fair. The prize was a big teddy bear. She loved teddy bears. But she had no money to play the games. She saw other kids win the prize and hug the teddy bear. She felt poor and lonely. + +She saw a nice lady with a big smile. The lady was selling balloons. She had many colors of balloons. Lily liked the pink one. The lady saw Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want a balloon?" Lily nodded. The lady said, "You can have one for free. You look so sad. What is wrong?" + +Lily told the lady about the prize and the money. The lady said, "I'm sorry, that is hard. But you know, a prize is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to be happy and have fun. A balloon can be fun too. You can blow it, pop it, or make shapes with it. And you can relax and enjoy the fair. There are many things to see and do. Maybe you will make a new friend." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, nice lady. You are very kind. I like the balloon. It is pretty and soft. I will have fun with it. And I will relax and enjoy the fair. Maybe I will make a new friend." She took the balloon and hugged the lady. + +The lady said, "You're welcome, little girl. I'm glad you are happy. Have a wonderful day." She waved goodbye to Lily. + +Lily waved back. She felt better. She walked around the fair with her balloon. She saw the animals, the rides, and the clowns. She laughed and played. She met a boy who also had a balloon. They became friends. They shared their balloons and made shapes with them. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily forgot about the prize. She was happy with her balloon and her friend. She learned that a prize is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to be happy and have fun. And to relax and enjoy the fair. +Lily likes to write. She writes with crayons on paper. She writes her name, and some shapes, and some animals. She writes on the table, on the wall, and on the floor. She writes everywhere. + +One day, Lily writes on her toe. She writes a star on her big toe. She thinks it is interesting. She shows her toe to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I write a star on my toe!" Lily says. + +Mom sees the star on Lily's toe. She is not happy. She says, "Lily, why do you write on your toe? That is not good. You should write on paper, not on your toe. Writing on your toe can hurt your toe. And it is hard to wash off." + +Lily feels sad. She says, "Sorry, mom. I just want to write something interesting. I like to write." + +Mom hugs Lily. She says, "I know you like to write, Lily. And writing is good. But you have to write on the right things. Writing on your toe is not the right thing. Here, I have some paper and stickers for you. You can write on the paper, and put stickers on your toe. That is more interesting, and more fun. And it does not hurt your toe. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, mom. Thank you, mom. I will write on the paper, and put stickers on my toe. That is more interesting, and more fun. And it does not hurt my toe." + +Lily and mom go to the table. Lily writes on the paper with crayons. She writes her name, and some shapes, and some animals. She writes on the paper, not on the wall, or on the floor, or on her toe. She writes on the right thing. + +Then, Lily puts stickers on her toe. She puts a star, and a heart, and a flower. She thinks it is interesting. She shows her toe to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I put stickers on my toe!" Lily says. + +Mom sees the stickers on Lily's toe. She is happy. She says, "Lily, you did a great job. Your toe looks very interesting. And your paper looks very nice. You are a good writer, Lily. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom. I am happy. I like to write. And I like to put stickers on my toe. That is interesting, and fun. And it does not hurt my toe." +Tom and Lily like to play with their toy tank. It is big and green and has a long gun. They make it go zoom and boom in the yard. They pretend they are soldiers and have fun. + +One day, the sun is very hot and bright. It shines on the tank and makes it very hot. Tom and Lily do not like the hot tank. It hurts their hands when they touch it. They want to play with something else. + +"Let's go to the pool!" Lily says. "The water is cool and nice. We can splash and swim and have fun." + +"OK!" Tom says. "But what about the tank? We can't leave it here. It will get too hot and melt." + +"Don't worry," Lily says. "We can put it in the shade. Under the big tree. The tree is hard and strong. It will protect the tank from the sun." + +"Good idea!" Tom says. They run to the tree and put the tank under it. Then they go to the pool and have fun. The tank is safe and cool under the tree. It waits for them to come back and play. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the sand. They made castles and bridges and tunnels. They had fun. + +One day, a big boy came to the sand. He was mean. He kicked Lily and Ben's castles and bridges and tunnels. He laughed. Lily and Ben were sad. They ran away. + +They found a new place to play in the sand. They started to make new castles and bridges and tunnels. They hoped the big boy would not find them. + +But the big boy did find them. He followed their footprints in the sand. He saw their new castles and bridges and tunnels. He was ready to kick them again. + +But Lily and Ben had a plan. They had made a big hole in the sand. They covered it with sticks and leaves. They waited for the big boy to come. + +The big boy came. He did not see the hole. He stepped on the sticks and leaves. He fell into the hole. He was stuck. He cried. Lily and Ben were happy. They talked to each other. They said, "We showed him!" They went back to their castles and bridges and tunnels. They had fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They saw a telephone on the table. They were curious about it. They wanted to touch it and make noises. + +"I want the telephone!" Ben said. + +"No, I want it!" Lily said. + +They both reached for the telephone. They started to fight over it. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop!" Mom said. She came into the room. She saw Ben and Lily fighting. She was not happy. + +"Give me the telephone!" Mom said. She took the telephone from them. She put it back on the table. + +"Ben and Lily, you should not fight. Fighting is bad. You should share and be nice." Mom said. + +"Sorry, Mom." Ben and Lily said. + +They hugged Mom and said sorry to each other. They decided to play with something else. They found a ball and a book. They played together and had fun. They did not fight anymore. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big box of robots that they liked to make noises and move around. Tim had a red robot and Lily had a blue robot. They pretended that the robots were friends and went on adventures together. + +One day, they heard a loud sound from outside. They looked out the window and saw a big truck with a yellow crane. The truck was picking up some old cars and putting them in a pile. Tim and Lily wondered what the truck was doing. + +"Let's go see!" Tim said. He grabbed his red robot and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Tim!" Lily said. She was scared of the truck and the noise. She held her blue robot close to her chest. "It's too loud and big. Maybe it's not safe." + +Tim stopped and looked at Lily. He saw that she was afraid. He wanted to go see the truck, but he also wanted to help Lily. He had an idea. + +He went back to Lily and gave her his red robot. "Here, you can have my robot. He is very brave. He can protect you from the truck. He can make loud noises too, like this: Beep beep! Vroom vroom!" + +Lily smiled and took the red robot. She felt a little better. She liked Tim's robot. He was brave and fun. She made some noises with him: Beep beep! Vroom vroom! + +Tim smiled too. He was happy that Lily was happy. He still wanted to go see the truck, but he didn't want to leave Lily alone. He had another idea. + +He took Lily's hand and said, "Come on, Lily. Let's go see the truck together. We can take our robots with us. They can be our friends. They can help us be brave too. Maybe the truck is not so scary. Maybe it's just doing its job. Maybe it's like a big robot too." + +Lily nodded. She felt a little curious. She wanted to see the truck too. She squeezed Tim's hand and said, "Okay, Tim. Let's go see the truck together. But we have to be careful. And we have to stay close to our robots. They can be our friends. They can help us be brave too." + +Tim and Lily walked to the door, holding their robots and each other. They felt a little scared, but also a little excited. They urged each other to be brave and to have fun. They went outside to see the truck and to have a new adventure. +Lily was a small girl who liked to play outside. She had a red coat that kept her warm and cozy. One day, she saw a big box near the trash can. She was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +She ran to the box and tried to open it. But it was too heavy and hard for her. She pulled and pushed, but nothing happened. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to open the box so badly. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. It was Tom, her friend from next door. He was bigger and stronger than Lily. He asked her, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +Lily turned around and said, "I want to open this box, but I can't. It's too heavy and hard. Can you help me, Tom?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. But first, you have to do something for me." + +Lily asked, "What do I have to do?" + +Tom said, "You have to give me your red coat. It's so nice and warm. I want it." + +Lily felt surprised and scared. She loved her red coat. It was a gift from her grandma. She didn't want to give it to Tom. She said, "No, I can't give you my coat. It's mine. Please, just help me open the box." + +Tom said, "No, I won't help you unless you give me your coat. It's a fair trade. Take it or leave it." + +Lily didn't know what to do. She looked at the box and then at her coat. She thought for a moment. Then she made a decision. She said, "No, Tom. I won't give you my coat. It's not a fair trade. My coat is more important than the box. The box might have nothing inside. Or something bad. Or something that doesn't belong to me. My coat is something that I need and love. You can't have it. Go away, Tom." + +Tom felt angry and ashamed. He realized that he was being greedy and mean. He said, "Fine, Lily. Keep your coat. I don't care. I don't want to be your friend anymore." He turned around and walked away. + +Lily felt sad and lonely. She wished that Tom was nicer and kinder. She wished that they could be friends and share things. She looked at the box and felt no interest in it anymore. She decided to leave it alone and go back home. She put on her red coat and felt warm and cozy. She smiled and said, "I'm glad I have my coat. It's better than any box. Maybe someday, Tom will learn to be a good friend. Until then, I'll find other friends who are nice and kind." + +The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and mean. Value what you have and love. Be a good friend and share things. +Ben and Lily were making dough with Mom. They liked to mix the flour and water and make shapes with their hands. Mom said they could make anything they wanted, as long as they put it on the baking tray. + +Ben made a star, a moon and a rocket. He wanted to go to space and see the stars. Lily made a flower, a heart and a butterfly. She liked pretty things and colors. Mom made a big ball of dough and put it in the middle of the tray. She said it was a surprise. + +They put the tray in the oven and waited. Ben and Lily were restless. They wanted to see their dough shapes. They asked Mom how long it would take. Mom said not long, but they had to be patient. + +After a while, Mom opened the oven and took out the tray. She smiled and said, "Look, our dough is ready!" Ben and Lily ran to the kitchen and looked at the tray. They saw their shapes, but they were different. They were brown and hard and smelled good. And the big ball of dough was not a ball anymore. It was a cake with candles on it. The candles were glowing. + +Mom said, "Happy birthday, Ben and Lily! You are twins, so you share a cake. Make a wish and blow out the candles!" Ben and Lily were happy and surprised. They hugged Mom and thanked her. They made a wish and blew out the candles. They wished for more dough to play with. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, Lily saw a pretty dress in the shop. It was pink and soft and had flowers on it. She wanted to buy it, but she did not have enough money. + +"Can you lend me some money, Sam?" she asked her friend. "I really want that dress. It has a nice texture and it will make me look pretty." + +Sam was kind and generous. He had some money that he saved from his birthday. He liked to help his friends. He said, "Okay, Lily, I will lend you some money. But you have to promise to pay me back soon. And you have to share the dress with me sometimes. I want to try it on too." + +Lily agreed and thanked Sam. She took the money and ran to the shop. She bought the dress and put it on. She felt happy and pretty. She forgot about Sam and his money. She did not share the dress with him. She did not pay him back. She kept the dress for herself. + +Sam felt sad and angry. He waited for Lily to come and play with him. He waited for Lily to give him his money. He waited for Lily to let him try on the dress. But Lily did not come. She did not care about Sam. She only cared about the dress. + +One day, Sam saw Lily wearing the dress. He went to her and said, "Lily, why are you so mean? You did not pay me back. You did not share the dress. You are not a good friend." + +Lily looked at Sam and felt ashamed. She realized that she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. You are right. I was mean. I was selfish. I did not think about you. You are a good friend. You helped me when I needed you. You deserve better." + +She took off the dress and gave it to Sam. She said, "Here, Sam, this is your dress. You can have it. You can keep it or sell it or give it away. And here is your money. I saved it for you. Please forgive me. Please be my friend again." + +Sam smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I forgive you. I'm glad you are sorry. I'm glad you are my friend again. You don't have to give me the dress. You can keep it. But you have to share it with me sometimes. And you have to be nice to others. That is more important than being pretty." + +Lily nodded and agreed. She learned her lesson. She learned to be grateful and generous and kind. She learned that friendship is more valuable than a pretty dress. She learned that beauty is not only about the texture of the clothes, but also about the texture of the heart. +Ben likes to dig holes in the sand. He has a big shovel and a bucket. He digs and digs until he makes a deep hole. He is proud of his hole. + +Lily comes to play with Ben. She has a small shovel and a bucket. She sees Ben's hole and says, "Wow, that is a big hole. Can I help you?" Ben says, "Yes, you can. We can make the hole bigger and better." + +They start to dig together. They dig and dig until the hole is very big. They are happy with their hole. + +But then, a big wave comes. It fills the hole with water. Ben and Lily are sad. Their hole is gone. + +They look at each other and smile. They say, "That was fun. Let's dig another hole." They start to dig again. They are modest. They do not need a big hole. They just need a hole to have fun. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two bright buttons for eyes. + +"Look at our snowman!" Tom says. "He is so big and nice!" + +"Yes, he is!" Jen says. "But I am cold. Can we go inside and have some hot cocoa?" + +"OK, let's go," Tom says. "But first, let's take a picture of our snowman. I have my mom's phone." + +Tom takes out the phone and tries to turn it on. But nothing happens. The phone is frozen. It does not work. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "The phone is broken! Mom will be so mad at me!" + +"Maybe we can fix it," Jen says. "Let's go inside and warm it up." + +They run to Tom's house and knock on the door. But no one answers. The door is locked. They look at the windows. They are dark. There is no light inside. + +"Where is mom?" Tom says. "She said she would be home soon." + +"Maybe she is stuck in traffic," Jen says. "Or maybe the network is down. Sometimes that happens when it snows a lot." + +They wait and wait, but mom does not come. They are cold and hungry and scared. They hug each other and cry. They wish they had never played with the phone. They wish they had never made the snowman. They wish they were inside with mom and hot cocoa. But they are not. They are outside in the snow. And they are frozen. +Tommy was a clumsy bunny who liked to play with his friends. One day, he saw a big carrot in the garden and wanted to eat it. He hopped over the fence and ran towards the carrot. But he did not see the farmer who was working nearby. + +"Hey, you! Stop stealing my carrot!" the farmer shouted. He picked up a rake and chased Tommy. Tommy was scared and tried to run away, but he tripped over a rock and fell down. The farmer caught up with him and grabbed his ears. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Let me go! Let me go!" Tommy cried. He missed his friends and his home. He wished he had not been so clumsy and greedy. + +The farmer was about to put Tommy in a cage when he heard a loud noise. It was Tommy's friends who had followed him to the garden. They saw what was happening and decided to help. They threw stones and sticks at the farmer and made him drop Tommy. + +"Run, Tommy, run!" they shouted. Tommy got up and ran as fast as he could. He followed his friends back to the fence and hopped over it. He was safe and happy. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" he said to his friends. He hugged them and apologized for being so clumsy and greedy. He learned his lesson and never tried to steal a carrot again. He was glad he had such good friends who did not miss him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. His mommy told him that it was important to exercise every day to stay healthy and strong. + +Timmy's favorite exercise was playing tag with his friends. He would run as fast as he could and try to tag his friends before they could tag him. It was hard work, but Timmy loved it. + +One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the ground. He showed it to his mommy and she told him that it was very special and had a lot of value. Timmy was so happy that he found something valuable. He decided to keep it safe in his pocket and show it to his friends at recess. + +When he got to school, he showed his friends the shiny rock and they all thought it was really cool. Timmy felt proud that he had something valuable to share with his friends. After recess, they all played tag together and Timmy realized that playing and exercising with his friends was even more valuable than the shiny rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and ice cream all day long. Her mom always kept the candy and ice cream in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was huge, and Lily loved to open it and take out all the candy and ice cream. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that eating too much candy and ice cream was not good for her health. She told Lily that she needed to eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. But Lily refused to listen to her mom. She kept eating candy and ice cream every day. + +One day, Lily got sick. She had a stomach ache and felt very tired. Her mom took her to the doctor, and the doctor told her that she needed to eat healthy food to get better. Lily realized that her mom was right all along. From that day on, she started eating fruits and vegetables and stopped eating too much candy and ice cream. She felt much better and learned that it's important to listen to her mom and eat healthy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the evening when the sun went down. One day, Lily saw a butterfly trying to fly, but it couldn't because it had a broken wing. Lily felt sad for the butterfly and wanted to help it. + +Lily's mom encouraged her to be kind and help the butterfly. So, Lily gently picked up the butterfly and took it to her mom. Her mom put a sweet liquid on the butterfly's wing, and it started to feel better. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind and help others, even if they are small like a butterfly. And every evening, Lily would go outside and watch the butterfly fly in the sweet sunset sky. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and chase bubbles. One day, Max saw a big sack in the yard. He was curious and went to sniff it. Suddenly, he heard a tiny voice from inside the sack. It was a little mouse who was trapped inside. + +Max wanted to help the mouse, so he tried to open the sack with his teeth. After a few tries, the sack opened and the mouse was free. The mouse was so grateful to Max and thanked him for saving his life. + +Max learned that it is important to help others, even if they are different from you. He felt happy that he could make a new friend and play with him. From that day on, Max and the mouse played together and chased bubbles in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help cook dinner. Lily was excited to help! She put on her apron and helped mommy chop vegetables. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy needed to go to the store. They hailed a taxi and went on their way. The taxi driver was very nice and asked Lily how her day was going. + +When they got back home, Lily's big brother was being bossy and wouldn't share his toys. Lily told him, "Don't be bossy, sharing is caring!" Her brother listened and they played together nicely. And after dinner, Lily felt proud that she helped cook a yummy meal. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw her little brother, Max, playing with her favorite doll. She got angry and wanted to take it away from him, but her mom said, "Lily, let your brother play with the doll too. Sharing is caring." + +Later that day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw an ambulance rushing by with its siren blaring. Lily felt a bit uncomfortable and scared, but her dad explained that the ambulance was there to help someone who was hurt or sick. + +Lily learned two important things that day. The first was to let others share and play with her toys, and the second was to appreciate the people who help others, like the ambulance drivers. From that day on, Lily tried to be kind and share with others, and she always waved at the ambulance drivers when they passed by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the museum with his mommy. He liked to see the big dinosaur bones and the shiny rocks. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the museum, but Timmy was nervous. He didn't know why, but he felt scared. As they were walking around, Timmy saw a big statue. He thought it was really cool, so he went closer to look at it. + +Suddenly, the statue fell on top of Timmy and his mommy. They both got hurt really badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy was okay, but his mommy had to stay in the hospital for a long time. Timmy felt really sad and he wished he had stayed away from the statue. From that day on, Timmy never wanted to go to the museum again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she started to feel dizzy and fell down. Her mom called a nurse to come and help her. + +The nurse came and checked Lily's temperature. She said Lily needed some medicine to feel better. Lily's mom went to prepare the medicine and brought it back to the nurse. The nurse gave the medicine to Lily and told her to rest. + +Lily's friend came over to visit her and asked, "What happened?" Lily replied, "I got dizzy and fell down, but the nurse helped me feel better." Her friend said, "I hope you feel better soon." Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore his house. One day, he found a door he had never seen before. He tried to open it, but it was locked. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, what's behind the door?" + +His mom replied, "I don't know, Timmy. Let's discuss it with Daddy when he gets home." + +When Daddy came home, Timmy asked him, "Daddy, what's behind the door?" + +Daddy said, "I'm not sure, Timmy. Maybe we can find the key and open it together." + +So, they searched the house and found the key. They opened the door and found a room filled with toys and games. Timmy was so happy and played with everything for hours. From that day on, he always checked behind every door in the house, hoping to find another surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about princesses and unicorns. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. She was being careless and accidentally dropped Teddy. + +“Oh no! Teddy!†cried Lily. + +“It’s okay, Lily. I can fix him,†said her mom. + +Her mom attached Teddy’s arm back on with a needle and thread. + +“Thank you, Mommy!†said Lily. + +“You’re welcome, sweetie. Just be more careful next time,†said her mom. + +Lily hugged Teddy tightly and promised to be more careful with him. She went back to dreaming about her favorite princess and her unicorn friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play catch with his dad in the park. Timmy's dad was very competitive and always wanted to win. + +One day, Timmy's dad hurt his shoulder while throwing the ball. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play catch with his dad anymore. But his dad promised to get better soon. + +A few weeks later, Timmy's dad was feeling better and they went back to the park to play catch. Timmy's dad was still competitive, but he was careful not to hurt his shoulder again. Timmy was happy to play catch with his dad again. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to dance and would hop around all day. One day, he saw a filthy pond and wanted to clean it up. + +But there was a problem. A big, mean bird named Bob was blocking the way. Bob didn't like frogs and wanted to eat Freddy. + +Freddy thought for a moment and then had an idea. He started to dance and hop around in front of Bob. Bob was so mesmerized by Freddy's dance that he forgot all about eating him. + +Freddy continued to dance and hop until Bob flew away. Freddy was happy that he could clean up the filthy pond without any trouble. And he danced all the way home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They would pack their tent, sleeping bags, and food and drive to the camp. + +One day, Timmy's dad saw a big storm coming. He warned everyone that they needed to get inside the tent before it started raining. The storm was very loud and scary, but they were safe and dry inside the tent. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up and saw that the sun was shining again. He was happy because he loved the good weather. They made breakfast and went on a hike. Timmy had so much fun exploring the woods and seeing all the animals. It was a good camping trip! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go fishing with her dad. One day, they went to the lake and caught a brilliant fish that was so pretty! Lily was so happy and showed it to her dad. "Look, daddy! We caught a fish!" she said. + +Her dad replied, "Wow, that's great! It's a really big fish too!" + +Lily was so excited to show her fish to her mom, so they went home and showed it to her. "Mommy, look at my fish! It's so pretty!" she said. + +Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily, it's a very nice fish. We can cook it for dinner tonight." + +Lily was sad to see her fish go, but she knew it would be delicious for dinner. She was happy that she got to catch such a brilliant fish with her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink milk, but sometimes it made her tummy feel uncomfortable. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big glass of milk to drink with her breakfast. Lily drank and drank until she finished all of her milk. + +After a little while, Lily's tummy started to feel uncomfortable. She told her mom that her tummy hurt and her mom knew why. "Lily, you drank all of your milk too fast. Next time, try to drink it slower so your tummy won't feel uncomfortable," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and promised to drink her milk slower next time. Even though her tummy was uncomfortable, she was happy that she finished all of her milk. She knew that milk was good for her, even if it made her tummy feel a little funny sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose that he loved to wiggle and play with. One day, Timmy's nose got very dirty and he needed to wash it. + +Timmy went to the bathroom and turned on the cool water. He put his nose under the faucet and washed it with soap. He scrubbed and scrubbed until his nose was clean and shiny. + +After he finished washing his nose, Timmy felt very happy. He looked in the mirror and smiled at his clean nose. From that day on, Timmy made sure to wash his nose every day so it would stay clean and cool. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his flashlight. He would shine it on the walls and make silly shapes with the light. + +One day, Timmy went to his toy box to find his flashlight, but it was missing! He looked all around his room, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy started to feel sad and frustrated. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to organize all of his toys so he could find his flashlight easier. He put his cars in one pile, his blocks in another, and his stuffed animals in a third. After he was done, he found his flashlight in the pile with his stuffed animals! + +Timmy was so happy to have his flashlight back. He showed it to all of his friends at school, and soon it became a popular toy among his classmates. Timmy was proud to have such a cool toy, and he was happy that he organized his toys so he could find it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that her mommy bought for her. Lily loved her new dress very much. She wanted to wear it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends in the park. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly and ran after it. She chased the butterfly until she got lost. She didn't know how to escape from the park. She was scared and cried for help. + +A kind lady heard her crying and came to her rescue. She asked Lily to fold her hand and took her to her mommy. When Lily saw her mommy, she ran to her and hugged her tightly. Her mommy asked her what happened and Lily told her everything. Her mommy thanked the kind lady and they went home. From that day on, Lily promised to always stay close to her mommy and never get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his arm. His mom took him to the hospital to get an x-ray. The x-ray machine took a picture of Timmy's bones inside his arm. + +After the x-ray, the doctor told Timmy that his arm was broken. Timmy was sad and scared, but the doctor said he could fix it. The doctor put a cast on Timmy's arm and told him not to point or play too rough. + +But Timmy didn't listen. He wanted to play with his friends and show them his cast. He pointed at his cast and laughed. But then, he accidentally fell and hurt his arm again. This time, it was terrible. The doctor had to take Timmy to surgery to fix his arm. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on his TV. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he couldn't walk. His mommy put him in his favorite armchair and gave him a cookie. + +Timmy's nosy cat, Mittens, came over and licked his knee. Timmy giggled and felt a little better. Mittens kept licking his knee and it started to heal. Timmy was so happy that he could walk again and play with his toys. He gave Mittens a big hug and a treat for being such a good helper. From that day on, Timmy knew that Mittens was not just a nosy cat, but also a healing cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she went for a walk and forgot to buckle her shoes. + +As she walked, she tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and started to cry. But then, a kind neighbor came and helped her up. The neighbor saw that Lily's shoes were unbuckled and helped her buckle them. + +Lily was very grateful for the neighbor's help. She knew she had made a mistake by not buckling her shoes, but the neighbor forgave her. From that day on, Lily always made sure to buckle her shoes before going for a walk. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he wanted to create something special. He decided to make a gun out of his blocks. He was very proud of his creation. + +One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing outside. Billy said, "Wow Timmy, you are so brave with your new gun!" Timmy felt proud and happy. But then, he accidentally dropped the gun and it went off. A loud noise scared them both. + +Timmy's mom came running outside and saw that Billy was hurt. She called for an ambulance, but it was too late. Billy had been hit by the bullet from Timmy's gun. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had never created the gun. He learned a tough lesson that day about the dangers of guns. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. They would go on long car rides to see new places. One day, they went to a big city where there was a judge. Lily didn't know what a judge was, but her parents explained that they help people who have problems. + +While they were in the city, they went to a very quiet library. Lily loved to read books and this library had lots of them. She sat down and read a book about a princess who went on a big adventure. Lily loved the story and wished she could go on an adventure too. + +After they left the library, they went to a park where they played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily felt happy and excited to travel more with her family. She knew they would go on more adventures and see new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the sunshine in the sky. It was so bright and made her feel happy. + +One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They decided to race each other to see who was the fastest. Lily ran as fast as she could, but she didn't win the race. + +After the race, Lily sat down in the sunshine and watched her friends play. She felt a little sad that she didn't win, but then she remembered how much she loved watching the sunshine. It made her feel better and she smiled again. + +From that day on, Lily didn't worry about being the fastest. She just enjoyed watching the sunshine and playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his furry toy dog. One day, Timmy lost his toy and couldn't find it anywhere. He searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I lost my toy dog. I can't find it," Timmy replied sadly. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We'll solve this together," his mom said. + +They looked all over the house and finally found the toy dog under the sofa. Timmy was so happy to have his toy back. + +But then, as Timmy was playing with his toy, his little sister came along and accidentally broke it. Timmy was heartbroken and cried. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break your toy," his sister said. + +"It's okay. We'll solve this together," Timmy's mom said. + +But even though they tried to fix it, the toy couldn't be repaired. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with his furry toy dog anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his flashlight. He would shine it on the walls and make silly shapes. One day, Timmy's flashlight stopped working. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. He felt sad that his favorite toy was spoiled. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his flashlight. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can buy a new one." But Timmy didn't want a new one, he wanted his old one to work again. His mom tried to fix it too, but she couldn't. Finally, Timmy decided to quit trying to fix it and play with something else. + +Even though his flashlight was spoiled, Timmy found other toys to play with and had just as much fun. And who knows, maybe one day he'll find a way to fix his old flashlight and it will work again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with lots of people. The people were happy, but their land was filthy. They needed to clean it up. So, they got together and decided to fill up all the trash cans with the trash. They worked hard and soon the land was clean again. Everyone was happy and proud of their nation. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She pointed to it and said, "Look, Mommy! A rainbow!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. Rainbows are very pretty. But remember, we don't belong to the rainbow. It belongs to the sky." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I know. It's rude to take things that don't belong to us." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. You are a very smart girl." And they continued to watch the rainbow together, enjoying its colors and beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to the countryside. Timmy was so excited! He loved to see the trees and animals. + +As they drove down the road, Timmy saw a big building with blades spinning on top. "What's that?" he asked. "That's a mill," his mom said. "They use it to grind up wheat to make flour for bread." Timmy thought it looked cool. + +Later that day, they went to a farm and saw a big, mean rooster. Timmy hated the rooster because it tried to peck him. But then, he had an idea. He went to the mill and got some wheat. He threw it at the rooster and it went running. Timmy was so happy he had found a way to get rid of the rooster. From then on, he loved going to the mill and seeing the blades spin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that was empty. She wanted to fill it up with her toys. She asked her mom, "Can you help me fill my toy box?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's do it together." + +Lily and her mom started to gather all of her toys. They put them in the toy box one by one. Lily was happy because her toy box was full again. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I feel peace now." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you feel peace, Lily. Your toy box looks so flexible now. You can take out any toy you want to play with." Lily smiled and said, "I love my toy box." +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat barrel. It was so big that three little kids could fit inside it. One day, the barrel got stuck in the mud and the kids couldn't get it out. They needed help. + +Luckily, a kind man came by and saw the kids struggling. He knew just what to do. He pushed and pulled and finally, the barrel came loose. The kids were so happy and thanked the man for his help. + +From that day on, the kids played with the big, fat barrel every day. They loved to climb inside and pretend they were sailing on the sea. And they always remembered the kind man who helped them when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends were playing a game of catch and they accidentally threw the ball into a big tree. Timmy climbed up the tree to get the ball, but he got stuck! + +Timmy's friends started to worry and they didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a big dog ran over to them and barked loudly. The dog's owner saw what was happening and rushed over to help. He climbed up the tree and helped Timmy get unstuck. + +When Timmy got back down to the ground, he noticed that his sack of toys was missing. His friends searched all around the park, but they couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he loved his toys. But then, the dog ran over to them with the sack in his mouth! Timmy was so happy and he thanked the dog and his owner. + +After the conflict was resolved, Timmy and his friends decided to clear up the park by picking up any litter they saw. They felt good about helping the environment and had a fun day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make chocolate cake. Lily helped her mommy stir the batter. + +After they put the cake in the oven, Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, the oven is hot. Don't touch it, it's scary." + +Lily nodded her head and waited patiently for the cake to be done. When it was ready, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. Lily couldn't wait to taste it. + +"Mmm, it's so yummy!" said Lily. Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. We make a great team." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was scared of the dark and always needed a night light. One night, Timmy's mom promised him that she would buy him a new night light that would shine stars on his ceiling. Timmy was very happy and went to bed with a big smile on his face. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to the store and they found the perfect night light. Timmy was so excited to use it that he asked his mom if they could go home right away. When they got home, Timmy's mom helped him install the night light and Timmy was amazed at how beautiful it looked. + +As Timmy fell asleep, he realized that he was no longer scared of the dark. He felt safe and happy with his new night light. He whispered to himself, "I promise to always use my night light" and then released a big sigh of relief. From that day on, Timmy slept soundly every night with his new night light shining bright. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and had a picnic. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a dog running around. The dog was crazy and barked really loud. Lily got scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, the dog is crazy!" she said. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll lead you away from the dog." They packed up their things and left the park. On the way home, they saw a store with lots of bottles of wine in the window. Lily asked her mom, "What's that?" Her mom explained that it was a special drink for grown-ups. + +Lily was happy to be safe from the crazy dog and excited to learn about new things like wine. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventure at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret hiding spot in her backyard where she kept her favorite toys. One day, something enormous happened. A big storm came and destroyed Lily's secret spot. + +She was very sad and cried a lot. Her parents tried to comfort her, but nothing could make her feel better. Lily realized that sometimes bad things happen and there's nothing we can do about it. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be strong and brave. She knew that even when bad things happen, she could always find a way to be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to whistle all day long. One day, Tweetie met a little mouse named Squeaky. Squeaky asked, "Why do you whistle all the time?" + +Tweetie replied, "I whistle because it makes me happy!" + +Squeaky said, "I wish I could whistle too. But I have a sour taste in my mouth." + +Tweetie had an idea. "Let's go to the chamber where the honey is kept. It will make your mouth sweet and you can whistle too!" + +So, they both went to the chamber and ate the honey. Squeaky's mouth became sweet and he could whistle too. They both whistled together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, they became the best of friends and whistled together every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mom. They saw a panda, and Lily was so happy! The panda looked cute and cuddly. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily and her mom ran to a nearby building. A man came up to them and said, "Sorry, the building is closed." + +Lily's mom said, "But it's raining! Can we please come in and bathe the panda?" + +The man thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll open the building just for you." + +Lily and her mom were so happy. They went inside and gave the panda a bath. The panda looked clean and smelled good. They thanked the man and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to run and play, but he was always tripping over his own feet. One day, Benny found a pair of shiny scissors and decided to play with them. He tried to cut some grass, but he accidentally snipped his own tail! + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, his friend Sally the squirrel zoomed by and saw what had happened. She quickly grabbed some bandages and wrapped up Benny's tail. + +Benny felt much better and thanked Sally for her help. From that day on, Benny was more careful with scissors and never cut anything he shouldn't. He and Sally continued to zoom around and have fun together, but Benny made sure to watch his step! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and make mud pies. One day, she found a shiny balloon stuck in a tree. She wanted to play with it, but it was too high up. + +Lily asked her dad to help her get the balloon down. He climbed up and carefully released the balloon from the tree. It floated away into the distant sky. + +After they got the balloon down, Lily and her dad went back to playing in the soil. They dug and planted flowers together. They had so much fun, and Lily was happy to have her dad there to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy, a wooden horse. She loved it so much that she took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's brother came to her and said, "Let's build a house for your horse!" So, they got some wood and nails and started building. + +Lily helped her brother by holding the nails while he hammered them in. "Be careful," she said. "We don't want to hurt the horse." + +After a while, they finished building the house. Lily's horse was so happy to have a new home. "Thank you," said Lily to her brother. "You helped me settle my horse in his new house." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and collect rocks. He had a special rock that he loved more than all the others. It was smooth and shiny, and it sparkled in the sun. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's special rock and became jealous. He wanted a special rock too. Timmy saw that Billy was jealous and offered to share his special rock. + +But Billy didn't want to share. He snatched the rock from Timmy's hand and ran away. Timmy was sad and angry. He knew that Billy might break his special rock if he wasn't careful. + +Later that day, Timmy heard a loud noise from outside. He ran outside and saw that Billy had broken his special rock by accident. Timmy was sad for his friend, but also a little bit happy that his special rock was safe. He learned that sometimes it's better to share, but also to be careful with special things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy planes. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park to fly his planes. Timmy threw his plane up in the air and it disappeared into the clouds. Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, a big plane appeared in the sky. Timmy pointed and shouted, "Look, Mommy! Plane!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy. That's a big plane." + +Timmy asked, "Mommy, why is that plane so tough?" His mom explained, "It's tough because it has to fly through the air and carry lots of people and things. It has to be very strong." Timmy nodded and said, "Wow, that's amazing!" +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very kind and loved to help her friends. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw a small monkey named Max. Max was crying because he had lost his soap. + +Ellie asked Max, "What's wrong, little friend?" + +"I lost my soap," Max replied. + +Ellie knew just what to do. She had a large bag with her and said, "Don't worry, Max. I have some soap in my bag. I can give it to you." + +Max was so happy and thanked Ellie for her support. From that day on, Max and Ellie were the best of friends, and Ellie always had something in her bag to help her friends in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big swing and ran towards it. She sat on the swing and started to swing back and forth. She felt so happy and free. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend Max coming towards her. Max had a wide smile on his face. He wanted to swing with Lily too. So, they both sat on the swing and started to swing together. They felt like they were flying high up in the sky. + +After a while, Lily noticed that her hands were filthy from playing in the dirt. She didn't want to get Max's clothes dirty too. So, she hopped off the swing and went to wash her hands. Max followed her and they both washed their hands together. Then, they went back to swinging and having fun in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found some sticks and pretended they were guns. Timmy didn't like guns, so he pretended his stick was a wand instead. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help decorate the house for a party. Timmy was excited to help. He put up balloons and streamers, but he was too weak to hang up the heavy decorations. His mom helped him and they finished decorating the house together. + +At the party, Timmy had lots of fun playing with his friends and eating cake. He was happy that he got to help decorate the house and didn't have to play with guns. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny rock in his backyard and decided to bury it in the dirt so he could find it later. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the shop with her. Timmy was very excited to go and see all the toys and candy. But when they got there, Timmy saw that his favorite toy was sold out. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +As they were leaving the shop, Timmy's mom noticed that he looked very sleepy. She asked him if he wanted to take a nap when they got home. Timmy nodded his head and they went back home. As Timmy was falling asleep, he remembered the shiny rock he buried earlier and smiled. Even though he didn't get his favorite toy, he was happy to have found something special to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy machine that could make cool shapes out of paper. Timmy was eager to try it out! + +He carefully followed the instructions and put the paper in the machine. Suddenly, the machine started to make a loud noise and the paper got stuck. Timmy tried to pull it out, but he accidentally tore the paper. He was sad, but his mom told him it was okay and they could try again later. + +The next day, Timmy woke up eager to try the machine again. This time, he was more careful and the machine worked perfectly. He made a beautiful paper butterfly and was very proud of himself. From then on, Timmy loved using his new machine to make all sorts of fun shapes and designs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, she found a shiny rock and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "That's a pretty rock, Lily. Would you like to keep it?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, but you have to pay me one hug." + +Lily happily hugged her mom and said, "I'm tired now. Can we go inside?" + +Her mom picked her up and carried her inside. They snuggled on the couch and looked at Lily's new rock. It was a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time for your bath." Lily went into the bathroom and saw the big white bathtub. She climbed in and splashed around. + +Her mom said, "Lily, I'm going to cover you with bubbles." Lily said, "Yay! Bubbles!" Her mom poured some bubble bath in the water and soon there were bubbles everywhere. + +Lily's mom washed her hair gently and then said, "Okay, Lily, it's time to get out of the bathtub." Lily said, "No, I want to stay in the bubbles!" But her mom said, "You can play with bubbles tomorrow. It's time to get out now." + +Lily got out of the bathtub and her mom wrapped her in a soft towel. Lily said, "That was fun! Can we do it again tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can have a bubble bath every day." +Mommy and Jack were walking in the woods. Jack was carrying a flashlight. Suddenly, it got cold outside. + +"Jack, be careful, the ground is slippery," said Mommy. + +Jack nodded and flashed the flashlight around. He saw something shiny in the distance. + +He ran to it and saw that it was a little frog! + +"Mommy, look!" said Jack, smiling. + +Mommy smiled too and said, "That's so sweet. Let's take care of the little frog." + +Jack held the flashlight up and they looked around for a safe place for the frog. Then, they found a bush with lots of leaves and put the frog in the middle. + +Jack smiled and said, "He'll be safe here." + +Mommy hugged Jack and said, "Yes, he will. We take care of all the animals, no matter how small!" +Once there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old. She loved playing outside in her garden and she would always take her special hat with her. + +One day, Mia went outside to play and she couldn't find her hat anywhere. She thought it was gone forever. She asked her mum, "Where's my hat?" + +Mum said, "Let's see if we can reach it." Mia looked everywhere and finally she saw it in a tree. Mum said, "Try to reach it, Mia." + +Mia was very brave. She jumped up and down and tried to reach it but the hat was too high. Mum said, "Maybe I could try." + +Mia said, "No! I can do it!" She tried her best and eventually she reached the hat. + +Mum said, "You were very brave and foolish to try, but I'm very proud of you for getting your hat." + +Mia was so happy. She put on her special hat and went outside to play with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a pretty player who loved to play in the garden. She had lots of good toys. Every day she would play happily. + +Then one day, something strange happened. The player vanished! She was nowhere to be seen. + +The player's mom was very worried. She called out to her daughter, "Where are you?" + +Suddenly, the little player appeared again, coming out from behind a bush. She smiled and said, "I had a good time playing hide and seek!" + +The mom was so relieved and she said, "That was a silly game! Let's go inside and play with your toys!" + +The player smiled and the two went inside together. They soon forgot about the little game of hide and seek and played with the toys all day long. +Once upon a time, Timmy and his mom were looking after their garden. Timmy saw a big, mean bug, so he asked his mom, "Can I squish it?" His mom said, "No, Timmy! We must prevent bugs from hurting our garden. We can put a net around it so the bugs can't come near. That way, we will get a good result." + +So, Timmy and his mom put the net around their garden and every night they checked it to make sure the bugs stayed away. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom checked the garden again and found that their plan had worked! The bug was still there but its feet had been caught in the net. It looked really unhappy, so Timmy's mom quickly freed it. + +The result of their plan was mild, as the bug had not been hurt and the garden was safe. But they had still prevented it from doing any damage. + +The next morning, Timmy and his mom hugged each other and said, "We did it! Our plan worked!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. She wanted to go to the park, but it was too far away. Then Daisy had a great idea. She ran to get her red wagon and she loaded it with her stuff. She wanted to go on an adventure. Along the way, Daisy heard a noise. It was coming from a bush. She stopped to take a look and found a little puppy shaking with fear. Daisy smiled and said, "Hi there! Do you need help?" + +The puppy said, "I am sad. I have a hurt leg and can't move." Daisy's heart filled with love. She knew this puppy needed help. She carefully loaded the puppy into the wagon. + +Then, Daisy and the puppy went to the clinic. The Doctors told Daisy the puppy's leg would be ok. Daisy was so happy and the puppy smiled. He was so thankful to Daisy and gave her a big, wet kiss! + +On the way home, the puppy gasped with amazement. He had never been to the park before. Daisy loaded the puppy out of the wagon and they ran and played in the sunshine. + +They had a wonderful afternoon. Daisy took the puppy home and loaded him into her bed. She said, "From now on this can be your home!" +The puppy smooched and snuggled in. Daisy was happy that the puppy had a home now, and this amazing adventure was over +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with yellow hair named Daisy. Daisy loved to eat candy and one day she ate too much. When she bit down on the sweet, her tooth split in two. + +Daisy was scared, but her mom came over to soothe her. + +"Don't worry, Daisy," Mom said in a comforting voice. "I know it hurts, but I will take care of it. You'll need to go to the dentist." + +The next day, Daisy and her mom went to the dentist. He told Daisy that getting a new tooth was easy and that he could fix her split tooth. He washed her tooth and put yellow glue on it. + +Once the glue was dry, Daisy's tooth was as good as new. She was so happy that she smiled even wider than before. + +From that day onwards, Daisy always ate candy in moderation and took care of her tooth. She knew that if she split her tooth again, her mom would take her back to the dentist. +Harry and Sarah were walking in the woods when suddenly, Harry heard a loud noise. He was scared and Sarah got worried. She asked Harry what was wrong. Harry pointed to a beautiful deer, that was graceful and moving around them. Sarah smiled and told Harry he shouldn't be scared, it was just a deer and it wouldn't hurt them. Harry smiled too and they carried on walking. +Once upon a time, there was a bright and happy young pup. He was full of life and always looking for adventure. This pup loved to crawl around and explore. He squirmed and scuttled his way around the living room, looking for something interesting and exciting. + +One day, as he crawled around in his living room, he spotted something unusual on the floor - a zipper! He squinted his eyes and looked closer at this mysterious object. He wanted to see what was inside, so he carefully crawled over to it. He put his paw on the zip and pulled. + +Suddenly, the pup heard a voice. “Meow,†it said. The pup opened his eyes wide with surprise. There was a small orange kitten inside the zipper! + +The kitten was just as surprised as the pup was. She gently jumped out and they stared at each other. After a few moments, the pup smiled and said, “Hi! My name is Spot. What’s yours?†+ +The kitten purred and said, “My name is Stripes! Wanna be friends?†+ +The pup’s eyes lit up. “Yes, let’s be friends,†he barked happily. + +So Spot and Stripes became friends and they spent many happy days crawling and exploring around the living room, getting into all sorts of mischief. They had lots of +Mama and Papa were getting ready to go out. Mama asked Daddy to watch the children while she and Papa went out. + +"But Mama, we don't know who will be looking after us," piped in the youngest. + +Mama smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. It'll be a stranger. Go get ready, ok?" + +The children hurried to their room and put on their best clothes. When they came out they saw an unfamiliar face waiting for them. + +The stranger smiled and said, "Hi there! My name is John. Your parents asked me to look after you while they're gone." + +The children were a bit scared, but John soon put them at ease. He told them about his expensive car and asked them to help him prepare some delicious snacks. They worked hard and when their parents came back, John and the children had a wonderful time. Mama and Papa thanked John for taking such good care of their kids. + +The children waved good-bye at John as Mama and Papa drove away. They were glad to have met such a nice stranger! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jane and Billy. They were both very friendly and liked to play together. On this day, Jane said to Billy, "I dare you to eat a popcorn!" Billy liked popcorn, so he was very excited. He said, "I'll try!" Jane laughed and handed him a handful of popcorn. + +Billy started to eat, and he loved it! He smiled and said, "This popcorn's great!" Jane said, "I'm glad you like it. Do you want some more?" Billy said, "Yes, I do!" + +So the two friends each had a big bowl of popcorn and enjoyed it together. They laughed and talked and ate this friendly snack. + +The End. +John felt so excited because he found an amazing puzzle with lots of interesting shapes. He didn't know what to do with it, so he asked his mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me with this puzzle?" John asked. + +"Of course I can," said his mom. She then asked him, "Do you think you can put it together?" + +John felt a little ignorant but he said, "Yes! I know I can do it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Alright, let's see if you can do it." + +John worked hard on the puzzle, but it seemed like no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get anything to fit. He felt discouraged. + +"Mom, I don't know what I'm doing wrong," John said sadly. + +His mom said, "Don't give up! You can do this, John! Why don't you take a break and try again later?" + +John felt proud after hearing his mom's words and decided to have a break. After he had a little nap, he came back to the puzzle feeling much better. Then it started to make sense to him and he finally managed to finish the puzzle. + +John felt so happy and proud of himself that he did something he thought was impossible. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jessica. She was three years old and she liked to explore. One day she decided to go on an adventure and find the exit of the playground. She ran and played until it was getting dark outside. + +When Jessica reached the end of the playground, she noticed a wide open door. She was not sure what to do at first. Then she blinked and smiled as she saw a light switch next to the door. She walked up to it and asked out loud: 'Can I switch on the light?' + +Suddenly, a voice replied 'Yes, you can switch on the light'. Jessica looked around and saw a little mouse behind her. The mouse had huge eyes and was wearing a green hat. + +Jessica was excited and said 'Thank you, mouse. Can you help me find the exit?' The mouse smiled and said 'Yes, I can show you the way'. + +The mouse and Jessica found the exit of the playground, and Jessica thanked the mouse again. She waved goodbye and was soon back home. The End. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was very brave and liked exploring the woods. One day, she was carrying a large basket and went deep into the forest. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Hello Amy! What have you got in the basket?". It was a magical rabbit! + +Amy looked surprised and said, "I have ink for making pictures." + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Oh, can I carry some too?". + +Amy said, "Yes, of course. Take as much as you like, but be careful not to drop it." + +Then the rabbit hopped away, carrying the ink. Amy was so happy that the rabbit wanted to help. She smiled and started making pictures with the ink. She was having the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy and a Baby. Mommy wanted Baby to take a bath, so they went to the bathroom. Inside, the walls were filled with colorful photos. + +Mommy said to Baby, “Let’s bathe!†+ +Baby said, “Yes!†+ +Mommy filled up the tub with warm water, and Baby put in some colorful bubbles. Baby splashed around and had a lot of fun. After a few minutes, Mommy said, “Let’s get out now.†+ +Baby said, “No!†+ +Mommy said, “You have to, so let’s go to the exit.†+ + Baby said, “Okay†and they went to the exit. + +Mommy dried Baby off with a soft towel and gave him a hug. Baby said, “Bathe time was fun!†+ +Mommy said, “Yes it was! Now let’s go find something else to do.†+ +And so Mommy and Baby went off to find their next adventure. +One day, Maisy was very excited about a new law. She immediately asked her mum to explain it to her. + +"This new law means that you can take your pet for a walk on the beach," explained Mum. + +"Yay!" exclaimed Maisy. She was so excited that she put on her shoes straight away and ran to the beach. + +At the beach, she met her friend Lucy. + +"I heard there's a new law!" she said. + +Lucy smiled. "Yes, I heard that too!" + +Maisy and Lucy asked their parents if they could take their pets for a walk. After getting permission, they ran to the shore, laughing and playing with their pets. + +It was a wonderful day playing on the beach, thanks to the new law. Maisy and Lucy were so thankful that they could make the request. From then on, they went to the beach every day to enjoy their new freedom together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and had a very happy smile on her face. + +One day, Mary's mommy said to her, "Let's prepare a delicious dinner tonight. We can make some cauliflower. Do you want to help me?" + +Mary was very excited. She said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +So the two went to the kitchen. First they went to the store and bought some fresh cauliflower. Then they brought it back home and started to prepare dinner. + +Mary chopped the cauliflower into small pieces and her mommy cooked it in hot water. When it was ready, they sat down and ate dinner together. + +At the end of the meal, Mary said, "That was so yummy! I'm so happy that we made dinner together!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Me too. It was so much fun cooking together!" +Once upon a time, there was an otter that loved to sleep. He slept all day and all night - it was his favorite thing to do. He would find a warm spot in the sun and curl up and sleep away the day. + +One day, while he was sleeping, he was visited by a small but friendly mouse. + +"Hey Otter!" said the mouse. "I brought you something delicious!" + +The Otter raised his sleepy head and opened one eye. He saw that the mouse had a basket of yummy treats. The Otter was so excited he wanted to try them all! + +He had a delicious broccoli, a crunchy apple and a sweet blueberry. They were all so delicious that the Otter couldn't help but smile. + +"Thank you, Mouse," the Otter said. "This is the best sleep I ever had!" + +And with that, the Otter curled up and continued to sleep the day away. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who lived near a river. The rabbit was a funny little creature, and she loved playing around in the grass. + +One day, the rabbit saw a pair of shoes by the edge of the river. She hopped over and sniffed at them curiously. + +Suddenly, a gruff voice said, "What are you doing? Those shoes don't belong to you!" It was the old farmer who lived on the other side of the river. + +He said, "I'm trying to put my shoes back on, but I'm having trouble with one shoe." + +The rabbit saw how hurt the farmer was, and she decided to help. She grabbed the shoe with her mouth and put it right on the farmer's foot. + +The old farmer smiled and thanked the rabbit. "Now I'm not hurt anymore," he said. + +The rabbit was happy with herself and hopped away, back towards the grass. From then on, the farmer always left a carrot out for the rabbit, and they were friends forever. +Jack was a famous elephant. He was known far and wide for his giant trunk. Every morning Jack loved to take a walk through the park. As he was strolling one day, he heard a voice. + +"Hello Jack!" the voice said. Jack looked around, but he didn't see where the voice was coming from. "Where are you?" called Jack. + +"Down here," said the voice. Jack looked down and saw a small mouse. + +"I'm Wally," said the mouse. "I'm so excited to meet you! Your trunk is so big and famous!" + +Jack laughed. "Do you want to hold it?" he asked Wally. + +The mouse's eyes lit up. "Yes please!" he said. + +Jack bent down and Wally reached up and grabbed hold of the trunk. He swung it back and forth excitedly. Then he let go and said, "That was great, Jack! Thank you!" + +Jack and Wally smiled at each other. Soon they were fast friends, and they went on many adventures together. +Mama and Papa had a mule named Steve. They took Steve out to the wide fields. The fields were full of bright green grass. + +Mama and Papa hopped on Steve and they took him for a spin around the field. Mama shouted, “Whee! Go Steve!†Papa said, “Go, Steve go!†+ +Steve spun around happily, shaking his head and his long ears. He spun around faster and faster. Mama and Papa laughed and held on tight. + +Suddenly, Steve stopped and said, “Neighhh!†The mule looked around. + +Mama smiled. She said, “You want to go faster?†Steve nodded and shook his head again. + +Papa smiled. “Okay! Let’s go!†+ +Mama and Papa gave Steve a big hug. Then they all started to spin around in the wide field. Even Steve was spinning around, his four hooves twirling in the air. They all spun around and around until they got too dizzy and had to stop. + +Mama and Papa hugged Steve one more time and thanked him for the fun spin! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was very happy and she loved to sing. She sang all the time and made up her own songs. + +One day, the ground started shaking. It was an earthquake! Anna was scared and she ran outside. Suddenly, she saw a big, green tree. + +Anna smiled and asked the tree, "Can you sing with me?" +The tree shook it's leaves and said, "Yes, I can sing with you." + +Anna and the tree sang together in the garden. They sang and danced until the earthquake had passed. Anna was happy. Singing with the green tree had made her feel better. +Jack and his mom were walking near the park. Jack loved the park and started to jump up and down as soon as he saw it. His mom smiled and said, "Let's go play in the park." + +Jack ran to the swings and started to swing as high as he could. His mom watched him with a kind smile. + +"Hey, mom," Jack yelled, "let's play hide and seek!" His mom agreed and Jack used a nearby tree to hide. He was quiet and still so his mom couldn't find him. After a few minutes, mom ran up to Jack and said, "I found you!" + +They played different games together until they found a peaceful spot next to a pond. Jack and his mom sat down to enjoy the calm. Jack closed his eyes and wondered what kinds of things could be living in the pond. + +Mom put her arm around Jack and said, "Isn't this a peaceful place to play?" Jack nodded and smiled. They watched the pond for a few more moments, then went home to play something different. +One morning, Jack was feeling spoiled. He tried to do all sorts of naughty things to get his mom's attention. He ran around the house, shouted, and stomped his feet. + +His mom looked at him with a stern face. "Jack, why are you acting so naughty?" she asked. + +"I want to be spoiled," Jack replied. + +Mom sighed. "Well, it won't work. You'll have to try something else. I want you to act nice now." + +Jack nodded, feeling a bit sad. He thought of a plan. + +The next morning, Jack woke up bright and early. He cleaned his room and helped his mom make breakfast. + +Mom smiled. "So you're trying to be a good boy now?" + +Jack nodded and grinned. + +"I'm so proud of you, Jack," said mom. She gave him a big hug. "Now you know that being well-behaved is the best way to be spoiled!" +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He rested on top of a mountain and enjoyed the view around him. + +One day, a little girl approached the wise old man. She looked up at him and said, "Hello, can you help me?" + +The wise old man replied, "What can I do for you?†+ +The little girl replied, “I'm lost and I don't know which way to go.†+ +The wise old man said, "Don't worry, my wise friend. Let's rest for a minute and think about it." + +The little girl nodded and took a breath. The wise old man said, "Close your mouth, close your eyes and rest. Listen with your heart and you'll find the way." + +The little girl rested until she felt a warm and gentle breeze. She opened her eyes and said, "I know what I must do. Thank you, wise old man!" + +The wise old man smiled, and the little girl skipped away with a smile on her face. In the end, the wise old man's words helped the little girl find her way home. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy. He lived in a small house and only had a few toys. One day, he found a special toy; it was a rocket! The boy was so excited, he grabbed it and put it in his pocket. + +The boy ran outside and started to play with his rocket. He wanted to fly it up in the sky. He started to count down from 5. Then he put the rocket on the ground and it started to fly. + +The boy was so excited and he said, "This is so cool!" The rocket flew higher and higher until it was out of sight. Suddenly, the rocket came back down and the boy said, "That was so much fun!" + +He hugged the rocket and put it back in his pocket, and ran back inside with a big smile on his face. + +The poor boy always remembered the day he put his rocket in the sky. +One day, Mommy and Baby were playing a game. Mommy said, "Let's pretend to be dragons!" Baby exclaimed, "Yay! I love pretend dragons!" + +They roared and flew around with their arms outstretched, pretending to be dragons. But soon, Baby was very hot! + +Mommy said, "Baby, you look very hot! Let's take a break." Mommy held up her hand and warned, "No running!" Baby said, "Ok, Mommy!" + +Mommy sat Baby down and gave Baby a cold drink of water. Baby said, "Thank you, Mommy!" Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Baby!" They sat together and enjoyed a rest before continuing to play their game. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Sue. They both wanted to make potato chips, but didn't know how. + +So, they decided to ask their mom. She said, "Yes! All you have to do is take a regular potato and freeze it." + +Sam and Sue got excited. They ran to the kitchen and grabbed a regular potato. Then, they put it in the freezer. + +The next day, Sam and Sue took out the potato and cut into thin slices. They put the potato slices in hot oil until they were golden brown. + +Sam and Sue tasted the potato chips and they were delicious! From then on, they made potato chips whenever they wanted. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and their son, Joe. One day Joe asked his mommy, "What are you doing?" She said, "I'm working on a spell." Joe wanted to help too, so he said, "What can I do?" + +His mommy smiled and gave him a big hug. She told him, "You can make a long string with colorful beads. It'll help the spell." + +So Joe got to work. He worked hard, stringing one bead at a time on the long string. He talked to the beads, telling them how excited he was to help. + +When he was done, he waved his string in the air and shouted for joy, "I did it! A spell needs lots of work, but I did it!" His mommy and daddy clapped and cheered when they saw Joe's hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit. It hopped through a meadow and was so happy. +Suddenly, it spotted a stream! It wanted to go and have a drink, so it decided to hurry. + +The rabbit hurriedly hopped to the stream, but it stumbled in the grass. When it recovered, all the pretty flowers it had been carrying with it had scattered! + +The rabbit cried out: "Oh no! All my pretty flowers have gone!" It felt so sad. + +Just then, a kind butterfly came floating by. It said: "Don't worry little bunny, I can help you find all your lost flowers!" + +The rabbit thanked the butterfly, and they both jumped into action. Together, they searched everywhere until all of the lost flowers were finally found! + +The rabbit was so happy, and returned to the stream to take a long drink. After that, it hopped away, thanking the kind butterfly for its help. +Molly was a three-year-old girl. She lived in a house with her mom and dad. Molly's family had a nice neighbor named Joe. + +One day, Molly was playing in her backyard. She saw Joe outside and wanted to say hello. She walked over and said, "Hi, neighbor!" + +Joe smiled, but he seemed uncomfortable. He looked around and said, "What did you want to tell me?" + +Molly thought for a moment and then she said, "Will you mark to me?" + +Joe smiled again, "Sure thing, Molly." Joe began to mark with Molly and they had a lot of fun! They played games, sang songs and laughed a lot. + +When the sun went down, it was time to say goodbye. Molly waved bye to Joe and he waved back. Molly was glad she had such a nice neighbor. She was no longer uncomfortable when she saw him. +Molly and her friends were playing together in the garden. Molly thought it would be fun to play a game. + +"Let's play a game!" Molly said to her group of friends. Her friends were enthusiastic and all agreed to play. + +Molly had a great idea and asked everyone to sit in a circle. + +"Let's pretend to be cats," Molly suggested. Everyone laughed and thought this was a great idea. + +Each of the friends took it in turns to meow, curl their tails and move around the circle like cats would. Everyone thought it was a lot of fun and kept playing for a long time. + +At the end of the game, Molly was very happy and thanked her group of friends for being so enthusiastic! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Nick. He really loved to ride on his tricycle. He would ride it all around the neighborhood every day. + +One day, as he was riding, Nick suddenly noticed an old, orange tricycle. It was so ancient! It was parked right next to his own tricycle. + +Excited, Nick hopped off his tricycle and walked towards the old one. He was curious to see if it worked. He asked the old tricycle, "Can we ride together?" + +The old tricycle seemed to whisper back, "Of course! Let's go for a ride." + +Nick smiled and hopped on. As the two tricycles rode around the neighborhood, Nick felt so happy and free. He finally had a new friend to ride with! +Mum was having a really good day. She had got a new pen from the shop and was so excited. She wanted to show her daughter, but the little girl was more interested in playing with her dolls. + +Mum said, "Look at this pen! It's really good." + +The little girl took the pen from her mum and looked at it. It was a bright purple colour with sparkles all over. She said, "Wow! That pen is so pretty!" + +Mum smiled and nodded. Then she asked, "Do you want to try writing with it?" + +The little girl nodded and gave the pen back to her mum. She watched as Mum wrote something on a piece of paper. Then she asked, "What was that?" + +Mum shrugged and said, "It's just a letter from me to you." + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mum. She was so happy to have such a good pen! +Ted and his mom went to the store. Ted was excited to see what he could find. His mom brought him in and went to get some oranges. Ted was very surprised when he saw the oranges! They were so big and bright! + +"Mom, can I have one?" Ted asked. + +"Sure, Ted. How come?" His mom replied. + +"Because they look so good and orange is my favorite color," Ted explained. + +His mom smiled and handed him one of the oranges. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ted said excitedly. + +They then continued looking around the store. Ted found a lot of things he liked, but most of them were too expensive. He saw many other kids in the store who had lots of toys and clothes. Ted felt sad and poor, but he was still glad to have the orange. + +"Mom, can I eat my orange now?" Ted asked. + +"Of course you can. Let's find a place to sit and enjoy it together," his mom replied. + +Ted smiled and took a big bite out of the orange. They spent the rest of their time in the store talking and eating the orange together. It was a perfect day for Ted. +Parrot was walking in the park when she saw a chair. She wanted to explore and try it out. + +Parrot sat down in the chair and suddenly felt a bit scared. It was very dangerous. + +Parrot's friend, Cat, saw her and said, "Oh no! You should surrender and get away from that chair." But Parrot said, "No, I want to see what will happen." + +So Cat ran away and no matter how much Parrot shouted, Cat did not come back. + +Parrot was scared, but she was also very brave. She decided to stay on the chair and not surrender. + +And that's when a magical thing happened. The chair lit up and Parrot was suddenly filled with magical energy. + +Parrot leaped off the chair, then ran off to find Cat and show him what had happened! +Once upon a time, there was a little baby goat named Myla. Myla loved to explore. She often roamed around the family farm looking for new and exciting places to go. + +One day, Myla decided to investigate a tall vine growing near the woods. When she got close, she heard a voice say, "Beware! That's a fake vine! If you touch it, you might get hurt! + +Myla stopped in her tracks. A talking vine? She thought it must be magic. "Who are you?" she asked the vine. + +The vine replied, "I'm here to warn you. I'm a fake vine, so I can't offer you any protection. But I don't want you to get hurt." + +Myla thanked the vine for the warning and backed away from it. From that day on, she remembered the warning and stayed away from fake vines! +Once upon a time there was a peach tree. Everyone liked the peach tree because it was popular. Every day, birds and animals would come to strike it. One day, a small girl named Sarah saw the peach tree and was very excited. She said to her mom, “Mommy, can I pick a peach?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, Sarah. You can pick one.†+ +So Sarah stepped up to the tree and carefully struck off a peach. She held it tightly in her little hand and smiled a big smile. + +She couldn’t wait to eat her special peach. She ran to her bedroom, because that was where she was going to enjoy her peach. She held it in her hands, took a big bite, and enjoyed it very much. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice tree in the park. It was tall, strong and green. + +One day, a young boy came to the tree and wanted to do something special. He looked around and found a big rope. He wanted to swing on the rope. He took it and climbed up the tree. + +He held on tight to the rope which was tied to the tree. Then he began to swing high in the air and he felt so happy! + +Suddenly, a bird landed on the boy's shoulder. It said "That looks like lots of fun. Can I join you?" + +The boy replied, "Yes, of course! Come on, let's do it together!" + +The bird hopped onto the rope and held on tight as the boy swung even higher. They both had a great time swinging in the tree, and they laughed and played until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a tough village. The people in the village worked hard every day but they weren't happy. + +One boy in the village thought he could improve things. He had a kind heart and he knew that with work, he could make the village better. + +So the boy took some of his friends and they got to work. They planted flowers along the street and put signs up to remind people to help each other. + +One day, the boy met a wise old man. The old man said, “My boy, you are doing a great job! What can I do to help?" + +The boy smiled. "We need more people to join us," he said. + +The old man nodded. "I will ask around," he said. + +And he did. More and more people started to join the boy and together they worked hard to improve their village. + +Very soon the village was a happy place where everyone felt safe and cared for. The boy had done it. He'd made the tough village much better. And everyone was so proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Spike. He lived in a warm, sunny forest. + +One day, he ventured out to find food, but instead found an icy plain. Spike wanted to return to his cozy forest but he was stuck. He began to complain. + +Suddenly, a friendly fox appeared. "What's wrong little rabbit?" asked the fox. + +"I'm in an icy plain and I can't seem to get back to my forest," Spike replied. + +The fox smiled and said, "Follow me Spike. I know the way." + +Together, the fox and the rabbit made their way back through the icy plain. Along they way they passed by a field of wildflowers and bees buzzing around. Finally, they reached Spike's forest. + +"Thank you," said Spike happily. + +"You're welcome," replied the fox. "Don't forget me next time you need help." + +And Spike never complained about being lost in the icy plain again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She wanted to explore the world. One day, she decided to visit a temple. + +When she arrived at the temple, she found a strange letter. She picked it up and saw the word "mail" written on it. + +Jane couldn't open the letter, so she asked a lady nearby for help. + +"Can you open this letter for me?" she said. + +The lady smiled. + +"Yes, I can help you," the lady said. + +The lady opened the letter, and it said: "Welcome to the temple! This will be a difficult journey - are you ready to explore?" + +Jane was excited. + +"Yes!!" she said. + +And so, Jane started her journey and she explored the temple. +Once upon a time there was a hungry dinosaur. He had been walking all day and he was very tired and he wanted to eat something yummy. + +The dinosaur spotted a restaurant and he went inside. The waiter showed him the menu. The dinosaur looked at it, but he did not know what to choose. He was very confused! + +The waiter was very patient and he said, “It’s ok. Do you want to take your time and look at the menu?†+ +The dinosaur smiled and said, “Yes please.†He looked more carefully at the menu and then he accepted the waiter's offer. He chose a tasty sandwich and some juice. + +The dinosaur was very happy with his meal and he thanked the waiter for being so helpful. The waiter said, “No problem. It’s important to accept help sometimes.†+ +The dinosaur ate his sandwich and drank his juice. He was full and he was happy. He smiled and said goodbye to the waiter as he left the restaurant. +Once upon a time there was a tough lemon. It was the only lemon in the tree and it didn't feel like it belonged. + +The lemon looked around and saw the other fruits on the tree, but none of them were lemons. The lemon felt sad. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice: "Hello, lemon!" The lemon looked down and saw a little girl smiling up at it. + +"Why do you feel like you don't belong?" the little girl asked. + +The lemon thought for a while and then answered, "The other fruits are all different kinds of apples and oranges, but I'm the only lemon here." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, lemon, this is your home. You belong here too!" + +The lemon felt much better and thanked the little girl. Then, he waved goodbye as the little girl skipped away. + +From then on, the lemon felt like he belonged on the tree. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and explore. One sunny day, she went for a walk in the woods. + +As Lily walked, she began to hear a strange sound. She stopped to listen and soon realized that it was coming from a hollow tree trunk. + +Lily asked, "What's happening?" + +Suddenly a friendly little mouse poked its head out from the hole in the tree. "I'm looking for some wood to make my home!" he said. + +Lily offered to help. She found some pieces of wood near the tree and helped the mouse carry it back to his hole. + +The mouse thanked her for her help, then used the wood to build his home. + +The clever little girl was very happy to have helped her new friend. She waved goodbye to the mouse before heading back home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Jane and the other was named Fred. Both were very organized and liked to do things together. + +One day, Jane wanted to do something special. She wanted to take Fred to a very cold place. "Can we go to the lake?" she asked. + +"Yes, let's go," Fred replied. + +When they got to the lake, the two friends had so much fun. They ran around and played games together. They owned the lake. + +"Let's go explore the other side of the lake," Jane said. + +"Sure, let's go!" Fred answered. + +When they arrived at the other side of the lake, it was so cold. The two friends shivered, but they were still very excited to explore. + +After exploring the lake, Jane and Fred returned home. They had the most amazing day, and they both felt very proud to own the lake. +Once there was a playful kitty. He loved to explore, and one day he found a strange box with a door. He was so curious, he just had to take a peek. When he opened the door, strange cold air came out. He couldn't believe his eyes - it was a freezer! + +The kitty jumped inside and started to explore. But then suddenly the freezer door closed, trapping him inside! + +The kitty started to meow in panic. He yelled and yelled, but no one heard him. He had to get out before it was too late. + +He looked around the freezer and saw a strange button. He pressed it with his paw. Nothing happened at first, but then the button lit up and said "Repeat". The kitty was surprised, but he thought he'd try it, so he repeated the same words again. + +Suddenly, the door opened and the kitty was free! He had solved the puzzle and was so proud of himself. He ran all the way home, to tell his family the exciting news. + +From that day on, he always remembered the magic words - repeat! +Once there was a little monkey named Jack. He was always climbing in the trees and exploring. One day he went a little too far and found himself lost in the jungle. + +He was scared and he started to cry. Then he heard a voice say, "Don't worry, little monkey." + +Jack looked up and saw an older monkey. The older monkey said, "I know this jungle very well. I can help you find your way back home." + +Jack was very happy. He followed the older monkey through the jungle. At one point he heard a loud noise, but the older monkey just said, "Don't worry, just keep following me." + +Soon they reached Jack's home in the trees. Jack was very grateful for the older monkeys help so he said thank you. He wanted to remember the older monkey's name, but he had forgotten it. + +The older monkey smiled and said, "That's okay, just remember I was the one with the harsh voice!" + +Jack laughed and said, "I'll never forget!" + +And so, with the help of the older monkey, Jack made it back home safely. +Once there was a duck. His name was Tom. Tom was very smooth. One day, he was feeling shy and sad. He wanted someone to come and play with him. + +So he invited a bird to come and play with him. When the bird arrived, it said "Hello, Tom! Let's go and explore the pond". Tom was happy! + +He said, "What should we do first?" The bird replied, "Let's go paddling in the cool, smooth water". + +They both jumped in, and paddled around together. Tom was so happy, that he even forgot he was shy and sad. They had so much fun. + +In the end, Tom was much happier and more confident. He waved goodbye to the bird and said, "Thank you for inviting me to play!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Hana. She was only three years old, but she was very wise. Every day, Hana would clap and dance around the house. + +One day, when Hana was busy clapping and twirling, she bumped into a dish. The dish went "Clink!" and immediately Hana froze. Then the dish began to move and said, "Hello, Hana. I'm a magic dish!" + +Hana was amazed and she asked, "What can you do?" + +The dish smiled and said, "Every time you clap, I will do something special for you. I'll take you on an adventure!" + +"Really?" exclaimed Hana. She was so excited and quickly began to clap her hands. + +Instantly, the dish began to float and it took them high above the clouds. Hana saw the most amazing things, but eventually the dish brought them back to the ground. + +From then on, whenever Hana felt sad or bored she would simply clap and the dish would take her on a new adventure. Hana was so happy and she thanked the wise dish every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and find fun adventures in her backyard. + +One day, Lucy was playing when she saw a box. It was shiny and colorful. When she opened it, she saw something amazing - a prize! It was yellow and sparkly and she was so excited. + +Lucy show it to her mom. But then, her mom said something strange. "That's not a real prize, it's a fake one!" Lucy was so surprised. Why was it fake? + +Her mom explained "Some people put fake prizes out for kids to find. It's a game, see? You have to find the key that unlocks the box." + +Suddenly, Lucy knew what to do. She went off to find the key that would unlock her prize. It wasn't long before she stumbled upon a key, hidden in a bush. She quickly unlocked the box and found the real prize - a beautiful stuffed animal! Lucy was so happy she nearly skipped around the backyard! +Once there was a boy who was very excited. He had a new box of toys and he couldn't wait to build something with them. He picked out some blocks, a stamp and some glue. He started building a tree house with the blocks and then used the stamp to make the walls look like bricks. + +As he was finishing, he noticed his friend standing behind him. “What are you doing?†his friend asked. + +“I'm building a tree house. It's going to be awesome!†the boy replied. + +“But it's so boring,†his friend said. + +“No it's not!†the boy said. “It's gonna be fun. Why don't you help me?†+ +His friend thought for a moment, then decided to join in. Together, they added some windows and a door. When they were done, they both agreed that it was the best tree house ever. They both had a lot of fun building it and they would play in it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. The prince was brave and strong, but he was a little bit scared. + +One day, the prince decided to go on an adventure. He decided to explore the dark and scary forest. + +As he was walking through the forest, he heard some scary noises. He couldn't tell what it was, but he knew it wasn't friendly. Suddenly, a big monster with sharp claws filed out of the shadows. The prince was very scared. + +The prince: "What do you want?" +The monster: "I want to fight you!" + +The prince had to fight the monster. He was scared, but he was brave. He grabbed his sword and used it to fight the monster. + +The prince kept swinging his sword until he finally defeated the monster. He was so brave! + +He was tired from the fight, but he felt very proud. He had defeated a scary monster! +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Laura and Steve. One day they were walking together in the desert and got very hot and thirsty. They had been walking for what seemed like hours with no water in sight. + +"I'm so thirsty!" said Steve. + +"Me too!" said Laura. + +Then, all of a sudden, Laura spotted something. She ran closer and saw it! She saw a big oasis! There was a soft green grass and a big deep pool of cool, blue water. + +They ran to the oasis and jumped right in! The cool water felt so nice against their hot skin. + +They stayed in the oasis until it was time to go home. As they said goodbye, they each said they would miss being together. They hugged and then they each went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. She had an awesome trip to the beach with her mom and dad. On their way home, they had to take a big bus. + +Lola got in the front seat and the mom and dad each put their big luggage in back. Lola was so excited to be on the bus. + +Then, a big man got on the bus. He was very rude. He pointed at Lola's mom and said, “Move your bags!†+ +Mom said, “No, our luggage stays here.†+ +The man said, “I must sit here.†+ +Lola's dad said, “You don't have to be so rude. We can help you find another seat.†+ +The man got angry and left the bus. + +Lola and her parents were glad he was gone. They all rested until they arrived home. +Once there were two friends, Bob and Jack. They both liked to play in their backyard. One day, they wanted to play a game so they decided to fight. + +Jack said to Bob, "Let's play a fight game!" +Bob replied, "Alright, I'm ready." + +So, Jack grabbed a small magazine off the floor and showed it to Bob. +"This will be fun," he said. + +Bob said, "OK, but I don't want to fight too hard." + +Jack laughed and said, "Don't worry, we can just hit the magazine. We don't have to fight each other." + +Bob said, "Ok, let's go!" + +So, Bob and Jack took turns hitting the small magazine until it was all torn up. They laughed and had so much fun. Then they hugged and said goodbye until the next time they wanted to play a fight game. +A little boy named Timmy was sitting in his garden. He was very confused because he had a pile of pipes and he didn't know what to do with them. Timmy asked his mom to help him out. + +His mom smiled and explained, "Every pipe has a special shape. You need to match each of the pipes together to make something special." + +Timmy thought it sounded like fun, so he started to work. He matched two round pipes and then two square ones. He kept going until he had matched all of them. + +When he was finished, he had made a rainbow! He couldn't believe it. + +Timmy grinned and said, "Mommy, I think I did it!" + +His mom beamed with pride and said, "Yes, sweetheart! You did a great job. I'm so proud of you!" +Once there was a bunny who loved to hop everywhere. Everywhere he went he would hop. He liked to hop along a line and all day long he would hop. One day while he was hopping along the line, he heard a noise. + +The bunny stopped and hopped closer. He saw a crazy frog jumping up and down. The bunny said, "Hello friend! What are you doing?" The frog said, "I'm hopping too, like you!" + +The bunny smiled and said, "Do you want to join me for a hopping game?" The frog said, "Yes, that would be fun!" + +The bunny and the frog hopped together along the line. They hopped so fast and hopped so high that it was a crazy game. They laughed and hopped together until it was time for them to go. + +The bunny said, "Let's do this again soon!" The frog said, "Yes, that would be lots of fun!" They said their goodbyes and the bunny hopped off on his way. He would always remember the day he hopped along the line with his crazy frog friend. +Once upon a time there was a loyal pup named Lenny. Lenny was a very happy pup who loved to play and snuggle with his owners. He would always smile when they came to pet him. + +One day Lenny was feeling a bit itchy. His owners grabbed a rub and started to rub it all over his fur. Even though it felt nice, Lenny didn't like it. He hated it! + +Lenny's owner said, "Lenny, why don't you like the rub? It feels nice, yay!" But Lenny just pushed away from them. + +Lenny's other owner leaned down and said. "Lenny, don't worry. We won't do it anymore if you don't like it. We love you and want you to be happy." + +Lenny wagged his tail and rested his head on his owner's lap to show his appreciation. He was so thankful to have such loyal owners who knew how to make him feel better. From then on, Lenny never had to worry about the rub again. +Grandpa had a curious look on his face. He was sitting on a stool by the fire and looking into the flames. He held a jug in one hand and had closed his eyes. + +Grandma came over and said, "What are you doing, Grandpa?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "I am praying. I am asking God for a safe and happy journey." + +Grandma nodded and said, "That's a good thing to do. I will pray too." + +Grandma and Grandpa both held their jugs, closed their eyes, and prayed. Grandma asked for healthy food, Grandpa asked for strong friends. Then they opened their eyes and hugged. + +Grandma said, "Thank you, God. We are so grateful!" + +Grandpa smiled and nodded in agreement. He was happy that he and Grandma had prayed together. +Once upon a time, there lived a very large bear. He liked to help others and support them when they needed it. Every day, he would go for a walk in the forest to look for his friends. + +One day, he saw a rabbit who looked sad. He asked, "What's wrong?" The rabbit said, "I'm trying to find some shampoo to make my fur clean again, but I can't find any." + +The bear said, "I will help! I know where to find big bottles of shampoo." So the bear and the rabbit went together to find the shampoo. + +When they arrived, the bear saw lots of large bottles of shampoo on shelves. He chose the biggest one he could see and gave it to the rabbit. + +The rabbit was very happy and said, "Thank you! You are so kind to support me like this!" The bear smiled and said, "There is always time to help your friends." + +They both laughed, said goodbye and went on their way. +Teddy was a little bear with a big heart. Everywhere he went, he made people smile. + +One day, Teddy went to the beach. He saw a big wave come in and it was so beautiful! The wave was white and it sparkled in the sun. + +Teddy waved to the wave and the wave seemed to wave back to him. Teddy felt so happy! He gave the wave a big hug as it went away. + +After that, Teddy found a small bird. The bird was scared, so Teddy hugged it. He said, "It's alright, you are safe here." The bird was so thankful and cuddled up in Teddy's arms. + +Teddy and the bird spent the afternoon playing together. They laughed and hugged until it was time to go home. + +When it was time to leave, the bird said, "Thank you for helping me and giving me a big hug." Teddy waved goodbye and watched the bird fly off into the sky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Grace. Grace was a very eager girl and she loved to go exploring. + +One day Grace was outside playing when she saw a big red door. She was very curious and wanted to see what was inside. She ran over to it and tried to open the door. It was locked! + +"Who can I ask to open the door?" she thought. Then she spotted an old man and went over to him. + +"Excuse me sir, can you open this door for me?" she asked, a little nervously. + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course, let's see what's inside!" + +He opened the door and Grace was so excited! Inside she saw an exit that would lead her to a new adventure. She was eager to find out what was outside so she quickly ran through the exit and instantly spotted a beautiful garden full of new and exciting things. She had made a wonderful discovery! +Mum and Daisy were walking in the street. Daisy was a very small girl and was only three years old. + +Mum pointed up to the sky. "Look," she said, "see all the birds flying up there? Can you wave to them?" + +Daisy smiled and waved. The birds flew away. + +"We're going to the bakery," said Mum. "We need to buy some dough for dinner tonight." + +When they arrived, Daisy was excited. "Can I help?" she asked. + +Mum nodded. She showed Daisy how to measure out the dough. It was important to do it properly. + +Daisy carefully measured out the dough, just like Mum had showed her. Mum smiled and gave Daisy a big hug. + +"You did an amazing job!" said Mum. "Now it's time to go home and cook our dinner!" +Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a charming fairy. She had wings that glittered in the sun and she often zipped around the fields. She loved to sing and tell stories. + +One day, the fairy was zipping around an orchard when she spotted a little boy walking in the grass. He seemed to be looking for something. + +The fairy stopped near the boy and asked in a bright, cheerful voice, "What are you looking for?" + +The little boy tilted his head and replied, "I'm looking for a fairy!" + +The fairy laughed. "Well, here I am! I can zip around and show you some fun places. Would you like that?" + +The little boy smiled and clapped his hands. "Yes, please!" + +So the fairy took the little boy's hand and zipped around the orchard. It was a truly magical, charming experience! Eventually, they said goodbye and the fairy zipped away. + +The little boy was so grateful for this experience that he promised to always be kind to nature. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little girl. The two were walking together down a warm path in the sunshine. The little girl found a juicy cherry tree and asked her mommy if she could try one. + +The mommy smiled and replied, "Of course you can! There is a delicious history behind these cherries." + +The little girl smiled and plucked one from the tree and popped the cherry into her mouth. It tasted sweet and juicy. + +The mommy smiled and asked the little girl, "Do you like it?" + +The little girl replied, "I love it!" + +The two kept walking down the path, enjoying the sunshine and savoring the delicious cherry. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a pen and a piece of paper. She wanted to write something special. + +So she sat down on the floor and started to write. On the paper she drew a big picture of a helicopter. + +Once she had finished the picture, she showed it to her mummy. "Oh, what a lovely drawing!" said her mummy. + +The little girl smiled. She was so proud of her work. She wanted to show it to her daddy when he got home. + +So daddy came home and the little girl ran up to him. She showed him the picture and said, "Daddy, I wrote a helicopter!" +Daddy smiled. He said, "That's fantastic sweetheart. It's very hard work to write a helicopter!" + +The little girl was so happy. She was proud that she had done so much hard work. And she knew that with a little bit of hard work, she could write anything she wanted. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Tom. Sam and Tom really liked to play together. One day, Sam and Tom decided to go outside to have an adventure. + +As they were walking, Sam looked up and saw something very exciting - ice! Sam turned to Tom and said "Look, Tom! Ice! Let's go and play on it!" Tom was so happy he shouted "Yes, let's go!" + +Sam and Tom decided to slide on the ice and it was so much fun! They laughed and shouted and went really fast. They had a great time and decided it was the best thing ever. + +Suddenly, the ice started to break so they quickly ran away. Sam and Tom had a nice adventure on the ice and they decided to tell everyone all about it when they got home! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jennie and Meg. They had a great day playing together and decided it would be fun to have a dance. They started to move and spin, feeling happy and free. Soon they were jumping and twirling with the music. + +"Look at us!" Meg said. "We're spreading our dance everywhere!" + +Jennie laughed. "We look so little!" + +The two spun and hopped until they were too tired to dance anymore. Then they lay down, still laughing as they watched their little dance spread around the garden. + +The sun slowly went down and the friends said goodbye. But before Jennie and Meg left, they remembered that their dance had filled the world with happiness. They smiled, knowing the dance would stay with them forever. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Max and Joe. Max and Joe were getting ready to play a game. + +Max said to Joe, "Let's play a game!" +Joe asked, "What kind of game?" +Max spread out a piece of paper with a score on it. "It's a counting game," Max said. + +Joe was excited to play. He asked, "How do we play?" + +Max explained, "You have to count to the score. It won't be easy, but it will be fun." + +Joe looked at the score, it seemed a bit difficult. But he wanted to play so he said bravely, "I'm ready, let's do this!" + +Max smiled and said, "On your mark, get set, go!" + +Joe counted and counted until he reached the score. He was so proud of himself for completing a difficult task. + +Max was also proud and cheered for his best friend. He said, "You did it! You're amazing!" + +Joe smiled and said, "I can't wait to play again!" +Once there was a little boy named John. John was three years old and very curious. One day, John's mom told him he had to take some medicine. John was not very happy about taking the medicine but his mom said he had to. + +John sat down and his mom gave him a spoonful of the medicine. John asked, “What is this medicine for?†His mom said, “It helps make you feel better.†+ +John was still not happy and he said, “But I don’t want to take it!†His mom said, “It’s ok, if you take it, you can nap after and you’ll feel much better.†+ +John gulped down the medicine and his mom told him to go to his room and take a nap. John wanted to find something first. He looked all over his room and eventually he found something hidden under his bed – a toy fire truck! + +John was so excited that he took the fire truck to bed with him and fell asleep. When John woke up, he felt better and had a lot of energy to play. He took his fire truck outside and had lots of fun. John never forgot to take his medicine again. +Once upon a time there was a charming family that lived inside a deep pit. Every day they would quarrel with each other over tiny, silly things. + +One day, a kind and wise owl landed on the edge of the pit. He watched the family quarrel and finally couldn't take it anymore. He spoke up, "Please, stop arguing. Why can't you get along?" + +The family was taken aback by the owl's boldness. They stopped arguing and had a discussion on how to work together. + +The owl listened carefully and nodded. He smiled and said, "Excellent. Now be kind and don't quarrel again." + +The family thanked the owl, who flew away and soon they were a happy family again. They learned to talk kindly and to be gentle with each other. + +The family never quarrel again, and they lived happily ever after in their charming pit! +Once upon a time, there was a big family. The parents and their four kids had just woken up and everyone was excited. It was Grandma's 80th birthday and they were all going to have a special breakfast. + +When they all sat down, Grandma made an announcement. She said to them, "Today I want to reveal something that I've kept a secret for a very long time." + +Everyone was curious. They all waited to find out what Grandma had to say. + +Grandma looked around the table at all her family and said, "When I was younger, I worked in a bakery. Each morning I made the most delicious toast and I sold it to all the people in the village." + +The family laughed. Grandma continued, "I had a special recipe for the toast, but I promised to never tell anyone - it was a guilty secret. Until now". + +Grandma took a sip of her coffee and said, "Today, I will reveal the recipe to all of you". + +Everyone cheered and then they all enjoyed the special toast that Grandma had made. It was the best tasting toast they had ever had. +The family enjoyed the special breakfast and Grandma was happy to have revealed her secret at last. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy and he was very humble. He was walking through a meadow when he found a napkin and he decided to take it with him. +He reached a river and showed the napkin to the river, asking it: "What should I do with this napkin? Will you help me?" +The river replied: "Yes, I will help you. Just drop it into the water and watch it disappear. Trust me, it will be very fun." +The boy thought for a moment, then decided to trust the river. He held the napkin in both hands and let it fall into the water. To his surprise, the napkin disappeared! +The boy was amazed. He thanked the river for helping him and the river thanked him for trusting it. Then off he went, happy as ever. +Once upon a time there were two best friends - a girl named Amanda and a boy called Doug. + +One day Amanda and Doug went for a walk in the forest. It was a bright sunny day and they were having lots of fun exploring the tall trees. But then suddenly, Doug stopped and pointed up high. + +“What’s that?†Amanda asked looking up. + +Doug didn’t say anything. He just stared and looked sad. + +At the top of the tree was a dead body! + +Both Amanda and Doug were very scared and started to cry. Doug said he wanted to part away, but Amanda said no. She said they should find help. + +Finally, they came to a policeman and told him what they had seen. The policeman said they did the right thing by not running away and promised to look after the body. + +Amanda and Doug were very relieved that they now felt safe. They hugged each other and ran home, happy to be together again. +Once upon a time there was a busy boy. His name was Jimmy and he was only three years old. + +One day, Jimmy wanted to go up high. So he got out a ladder and started to climb. + +But the ladder was wobbly and Jimmy started to fall. He yelled, "Help! Help!" + +His mommy ran over and said, "Oh Jimmy, are you okay?" + +Jimmy shook his head and said, "Yes, I'm okay". Then he said, "I was busy, trying to get up high! But the ladder was too wobbly and I fell". + +His mommy smiled and said, "It's okay Jimmy, let's put the ladder away so you won't fall again!" + +Jimmy nodded and said, "Okay!" + +Jimmy learned a lesson that day - never go too high on a wobbly ladder! +Once upon a time there was a smart little boy named Tim. He lived in a quaint village with rolling fields and a big castle in the distance. + +One day, Tim decided to take a walk in the fields and see what he could gain. As he walked along, he noticed a castle in the distance and decided to explore it. + +Tim approached the castle gate, which was locked. He called out "Hello, is anyone home?". + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Yes little one. I'm the castle keeper." Tim asked the castle keeper if he could come in and explore the castle. + +The castle keeper answered, "Yes, little one you can. But you must promise to be careful and only take what you gain knowledge from. Do you agree?" + +Tim nodded eagerly and the castle keeper said, "Then welcome little one. You are allowed to explore my castle as much as you like." + +Tim was so happy. He had gained the opportunity to explore a big castle and learn something new! He spent the rest of the day happily exploring the castle and learning about its secrets. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. One day, she was playing in the kitchen when she accidentally knocked a mug off the table. It fell to the floor and broke into tiny pieces. + +Kate was so sad. She knew she had to tell her mom and dad about it. When she went to look for them, she found her mom busy mopping the floor. + +"Mommy, I'm sorry," said Kate. "I dropped the mug and it fell on the ground. Look!" + +Her mom smiled and gave her a hug. "It's okay," said mom. "Accidents happen. We'll just get a new mug. Let me finish mopping and I'll help you find a better one." + +After mom finished mopping, they looked at all the new mugs in the store. This time, her mom chose a very delicate one. It was just right for Kate. + +Kate thanked her mom, and from then on she was extra careful around the kitchen. She was determined not to let anything else fall. +Once upon a time there was an elderly man who lived in a small village. Every day, he would walk to the town square to pay for his groceries. + +The village was crowded with people. But the elderly man always managed to find a short line to stand in. + +One day the elderly man noticed another line on the other side of the square. It was much longer than the one he usually stood in. He thought to himself, "Hmmm, that line looks like it might be faster". + +So, he decided to try it out. He walked over and got in line. After a few minutes, an elderly woman in front of him turn to him and said, "I heard this line is the fastest one in town. It pays to switch!". + +The elderly man was so happy. He thanked the woman and from that day on he always used that line. He always got his groceries quickly and ended up saving a lot of time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had ten little fingers and she thought they were wonderful. She loved to organize and count them. She would line them up in a row and count from one to ten. + +One day, Jane asked her mom, "Mommy, why are my fingers so beautiful?" Her mom put her arm around her and said, "Because they were made with love by God!" Jane smiled and hugged her mom. + +The next day, Jane was organizing her dolls. She was deciding which one to play with first. Jane put her fingers to her chin and thought carefully. Then she organized the dolls in a big line and said, "Now that is a beautiful plan!" +Toby was so excited because he was going to build something. He grabbed his building blocks and ran outside to the grass. He started by laying out a big square on the ground. Then he stood up the blocks one by one to create a big tower. His mom watched from the window and smiled. + +Toby was so proud of what he had built. He put his hands on top of the tower and shouted, “I did it!†His mom came outside and said, “That tower looks so rich, Toby!†+ +Toby beamed and said, “It’s a special tower. I’m sending a message to my friends up in the sky!†His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. + +Toby was so happy that he had built something so special. He was so proud of himself. He was sure that his friends up in the sky would get his message. +Once upon a time, there was a very lazy sailor. He liked to sleep all day in his boat, and never wanted to help row it through the water. But one day, everything changed. + +The sailor awoke to find that he was racing in his boat with four other sailors. They were all racing towards an island in the distance. The lazy sailor was surprised, but he knew he would never be able to win. + +Just then, he heard another sailor shouting loudly. + +"Let's race!" shouted the sailor. + +The lazy sailor was surprised that he was even included in the race. He tried his best to row his boat faster, but it was no use. The other sailors were much better at rowing. + +But then something magical happened--the lazy sailor's boat suddenly started going faster and faster. He had never gone this fast before! He passed all the other boats, and he was the first to reach the island. + +The lazy sailor had won the race. He was so happy and proud. He had never won a race before and he was overjoyed. + +From that day on, the lazy sailor was never lazy again. He was determined to stay at the front of the pack, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She lived in a big city and she was very brave and adventurous. Every day she would try new things, but she was determined to do something no one else had ever done. + +One day, Amy had a plan. She wanted to catch lightning in a jar! She gathered some old jars and waited eagerly at the window for a storm. + +Finally, it began to rain and the sky filled up with flashes of lightning. Amy raced outside with her jars and quickly tried to catch some of the lightning. She set out the jars at the right moment, and the lightning flew in! She was so happy when all the jars were filled. + +The next day, Amy proudly showed everyone what she had done. Everyone cheered for her, amazed at her daring and adventure. + +"Well done, Amy!" they said. "You did it. You succeeded!" + +Amy smiled and said, "It was worth trying." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was very young, only 3 years old. One day, Lola was looking out the window of her house when she saw a big white veil. She felt very scared and wanted to get away, so she started to cry. + +Lola's mom came over and saw her daughter crying. She asked her, "Lola, why are you crying? What happened? Did you see something scary?" + +Lola nodded, still feeling quite fearful. She pointed to the big white veil outside and said, "I saw a veil and it scared me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lola. Veils are nothing to be scared of. They are for special occasions like weddings and birthdays. They don't mean anything bad. Let's go outside and look at it together." + +So, Lola and her mom went outside. Lola happily peeked under the veil and saw some presents, balloons and streamers. She knew the veil meant something special, and was no longer afraid. She smiled and hugged her mom and said, "I'm so happy you explained it to me!" + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once there was a spider who was very intelligent. He spent his days spinning webs and finding food. One day he stumbled across a baby crying in a corner. The spider was very kind, so he went over to comfort the baby. + +The spider said, "I'm here to help!" The baby was surprised to see the spider and started to cry even harder. + +The spider said, "I know you're sad, don't worry I will help you feel better." He then began to spin a web around the baby, until the baby felt warm and snug. + +The baby stopped crying and said, "Thank you, spider. I feel much better now." + +The spider smiled and said, "You're welcome. Whenever you feel sad, I'll be here to help you feel better." The baby smiled and hugged the spider. + +The spider was happy that he had been able to comfort the baby, and they became great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. One day, she asked her mom if she could go to the store. + +"Yes," said her mom. "But you have to be careful." + +So Lucy grabbed her shoes and off she went. When she got to the store, she saw a big sign that said pizza. + +"Pizza," said Lucy. "I want pizza!" + +So Lucy went in to buy a pizza. She saw they had a big box of original pizza. + +"That's the one!" said Lucy. + +So the nice man behind the counter loaded the original pizza into a bag for Lucy. She thanked him and ran out of the store with her pizza. + +She could hardly wait to take it home and show her mom. She was so excited! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Cara. Cara lived in a big, modern house with her mom, dad and baby sister. + +One day, Cara was playing in the garden when she noticed a shiny pipe. It was a long metal pipe, and it seemed to have something inside. + +Cara went over to take a closer look. Sure enough, inside the pipe were two little birds. She asked them, “What are you doing in here?†+ +The birds replied, “We were separated from our families, so we hopped inside this pipe for shelter. We can’t get out.†+ +Cara thought hard, then she remembered something her dad had told her. He had said that modern pipes were made with pieces that moved, and they could be taken apart to open. + +So Cara quickly pulled the pieces of the pipe apart. The birds were so happy! They flew up into the sky, chirping their thank-yous as they went. + +Cara smiled, knowing that she had helped two little birds find their way back home. +George and his mommy were playing on the computer. George was very excited to explore the colorful buttons on the screen. + +"Wow!" he said, looking at all the bright colors. + +"Can you help me manage this, George?" asked his mommy. +