diff --git "a/TinyStories_1635.txt" "b/TinyStories_1635.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1635.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +George nodded his chubby little head and eagerly pecked on the keyboard. Mommy and George managed the screen together until they had finished. + +That night, George and mommy read a book in bed together. As they snuggled close, George smiled proudly. His mommy had showed him how to manage the screen. +One day, a small zebra was walking in the jungle. The zebra was looking for food, when he heard a loud voice, demanding something. Confused, the zebra looked around, trying to find the source of the sound. Suddenly, he saw a little monkey, sitting in a tree, looking very demanding. + +The monkey said, “I demand you give me a banana!†The zebra laughed, and said, “But why?†+ +The monkey explained, “I'm very hungry, and I want something to eat. I heard there were bananas here. Please give me one!†+ +The zebra thought for a moment, then said, “I don’t have any bananas here, but I do have some small apples. Would you like one?†+ +The monkey's face lit up. “Yes! Thank you!†he said. + +So the small zebra gave the little monkey one of the small apples, and the monkey ate it with glee. Afterward, the zebra wished the monkey a happy day and continued on his way, wondering what other adventures he would have. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. His name was Bob. He was very kind and he always wanted to help others. + +One day, Bob was walking down the street when he saw a little girl crying. He went up to her and asked her why she was crying. + +The girl said, "I need help. I'm trying to find my mommy and I don't know where she is." + +Bob said, "I can help you. What's your mom's name?" + +The girl said, "Her name is Jane." + +Bob said, "I know her. Come with me, and I will serve you to find her." + +So, Bob and the little girl went on a long journey. After a few hours of searching, they finally found Jane. The girl ran to her mom, and gave her a big hug. + +Jane was so happy to see her daughter safe and sound. She thanked Bob for helping her. + +Bob said, "You are welcome. I just wanted to serve you." + +And from that day, Bob was known as the kind-hearted bald man who always served others. +Once upon a time in a far away forest, there lived an ostrich. The ostrich was a reliable friend. Every day she would hop around the forest, taking in all its sights and sounds. + +One day, the ostrich was feeling a little grumpy - nothing seemed to be going just right. She started to complain! + +But as she went grumbling around the forest, she noticed something moving in the bushes. It was a tiny squirrel! + +The squirrel said to the ostrich, "Hey there! What seems to be the matter?" + +The ostrich replied, "Oh, nothing much. I'm just feeling a bit down today. I'm tired of things not working the way they should." + +The squirrel smiled. "Ah, I know just the trick. Instead of complaining, why don't you try singing instead? It always puts me in a better mood when I'm feeling grumpy!" + +The ostrich thought about this for a moment. Then, she smiled and said, "You know what? I think I will try singing." So, she started to sing, and sure enough, she felt much better. + +So, next time you're feeling a bit grumpy and want to complain - why not try singing instead? It might just put a smile on your face! +Once upon a time there was a king who ruled over a kingdom. The king was strong and alert. One day the kingdom became very cold and everything began to freeze. The king was so sad that he declared a special day of fun to try and make the people in his kingdom happy again. + +The king said to all the people, "Let's all have a play day and freeze together!" And so the king and all his people came together, freezing with delight! + +Suddenly, an alert guard spoke up from the corner of the room. He said, "My king, look - a dragon is coming!" The king looked up in the sky and saw a huge dragon flying towards them. He said, "Hurry! Let's dance and freeze together to scare away the dragon!" + +The people all froze with alert eyes and the dragon flew away in fear. The people cheered for their brave king and the kingdom returned to warm days filled with playtime and fun! +Jim walked down the hallway and saw his friend Bob with a mask on. Bob was frowning and Jim knew he was sad. + +"Hi Bob," Jim said. "Are you okay?" + +"No," Bob said, he was very quiet. "I don't know why I have to wear this mask." + +Jim smiled at him and said "I know, it's no fun. But we have to wear them to stay safe." + +Bob nodded and sighed. "I still don't like it." + +Jim crouched down and said, "I don't either, but it's important for us to stay safe." + +Bob nodded and smiled softly. He was happy that Jim understood. + +Jim and Bob walked out together, wearing their masks - but inside, they were both smiling. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. One was named Mia, and the other was named Ella. + +Mia and Ella were sorting some snacks. Mia was tasting all of the snacks, but Ella wasn't. Mia was having a lot of fun tasting all the different snacks. + +Ella was feeling jealous. She wanted to try some of the snacks too. + +Mia said to Ella, "Do you want to sort and taste with me?" + +And Ella said "YES!" + +So Mia and Ella sorted together and tasted all the snacks. They had so much fun! +One day, Tom wanted to decorate his truck. It was big and yellow and he liked it very much. + +Tom got out his crayons and markers and began to draw. He made beautiful shapes and colours on the side of his truck. + +Tom's mom saw what he was doing and came over to take a look. She smiled down at him and asked, "What are you doing?" + +Tom replied, "I'm decorating my truck! It looks so nice!" + +Tom's mom was very proud of him and gave him a hug. "It looks very nice. I love all the colours and shapes you made!" + +Tom was so happy. He had decorated his truck and it looked great. He hoped everyone would appreciate his hard work. +Mommy and Daddy took Sammy to the movies. They bought popcorn in a big box. It smelled yummy! + +"Do you want some popcorn Sammy?" asked Daddy. + +"Yes, please!" Sammy said. + +Mommy gave Sammy some popcorn. It was warm and salty. + +But then, the little girl next to Sammy stood up. She dropped her popcorn and it fell on the floor. It was filthy! + +Daddy shook his head. "No, Sammy. Don't take that popcorn. It is too nasty." + +Sammy nodded and Mommy gave him some more popcorn from their box. He ate it happily and had a fun time at the movies. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to change. He was very regular and he wanted something fun to do. He went to the store and saw a big lollipop. He smiled, and said to the storekeeper, "I want that lollipop!" + +The storekeeper replied, "Oh, that lollipop is special. You can only get it if you change something about yourself." + +The man thought and thought and finally, he said, "I will change my clothes!" He went home, put on different clothes, and then went back to the store. + +The storekeeper laughed, and said, "You changed! Here is your lollipop!" + +The man was so happy. He hugged the storekeeper and went home, eating his special lollipop as he went. +Once upon a time, there lived an elephant. He was very lonely and scared, so he decided to settle in a new home. + +The elephant found a nice patch of grass and set it his new home. But the elephant was still scared of the dark. He couldn't see what was around him. + +One night, a tiny mouse scurried across the grass. Surprised, the elephant jumped and said, "Who are you? What do you want?" + +The mouse replied, "I'm just looking for some food. I'm not hurtful. I promise!" + +The elephant smiled, feeling relieved. He said, "You can stay here with me if you like. Then I won't be so scared of the dark." + +The mouse stayed, and they became good friends. Together, the elephant and the mouse settled happily in their new home. +Once upon a time there was a large family. They lived together in a big house with their mom and dad. + +One day, the dad said, "Let's play a game. Let's join our hands and make a circle." + +The family did, and when the circle was formed, dad said, "This is a law. Everyone has to listen to the law and stay in the circle, no matter what." + +The little ones laughed and began to play. They watched each other get up and down while still staying in the circle. + +Then, a robin flew into the circle. "Stay in the circle, Robin," said the dad. + +The robin said, "But I have places to go. Rules to follow. Join me on my journey." + +The dad smiled and said, "Ok, you can go. But remember this law - always stay together as a family." + +So, the family followed the robin until they reached a large field. They played and laughed for hours before going home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was hungry, so he asked his mom for a sandwich. His mom smiled and said, “That’s a great idea.†+ +She went to the kitchen and made a perfect sandwich with cheese, ham, and lettuce. She brought it to Tom and said, “Here you go, Tom. I hope you enjoy it!†+ +Tom was so happy. “Yay!†he said, taking the sandwich from his mom. He quickly ate the sandwich and said, “It was so yummy!†+ +Tom’s mom smiled and said, “That’s great, Tom. Now it’s time for bed. Let’s go shut the lights.†Tom nodded and followed his mom. They shut the lights and Tom went to sleep, dreaming about perfect sandwiches. +Once upon a time there was a guard who lived at the top of a hill. Every day he looked all around the valley with his perfect eyes. From his spot he could see all the pretty things below and he smiled when he saw the animals playing. + +One day while he was on guard, something quite unexpected caught his eye - a baby with wings. Quickly, he decided that the baby must be an angel, so he named her Angel. He was delighted to have such a beautiful visitor and from that day, he took care of her each and every day. + +Angel would spend her days flying up to the top of the hill, coming to visit the guard who she called 'Big Friend'. They would chat and play, exploring the valley together. Angel would tell Big Friend about all the wonderful things that lived below and Big Friend showed Angel all the secrets of the hidden places up on the hill. + +Finally after a long summer the moment arrived for Angel to go back to the clouds. She smiled and gave Big Friend the biggest hug and they both said goodbye. "You are my perfect friend, Big Friend" said Angel, and with that she disappeared back into the sky. + +Big Friend never forgot Angel, and always looked out for her in the sky with his perfect eyes. +Bill and Bob were the best of friends. They were always together, like two peas in a pod. Bill loved watching the sun every day. He'd stand outside and watch it rise in the morning and set 'til it was night. + +One day, Bob said to Bill, "Let's watch the sun together. Let's go and find it and see what it can do!" + +Bill smiled and agreed. He grabbed his trusty binoculars and they set off together. + +They walked and walked, looking for the sun. Then, suddenly, Bill screamed, "Look! There it is!" + +Both boys were astonished at the sight. It was like a big dependable yellow globe in the sky, warm and bright. Bill just stood there and watched it for hours, and Bob just watched Bill. + +Finally, the sun started to set and Bob said, "Come on, Bill, let's go home. We can watch the sun tomorrow, too." + +Bill smiled and, hand in hand, the two boys started walking home, dreaming of tomorrow's sun-watching adventure. +Bob had a wife who was a little nosy. She liked to know what Bob was doing all the time. + +One day, she asked him,"What are you doing?" + +Bob told her he was going out to play with his friends. She said,"I don't think that's a good idea. Stay here and stay safe." + +But Bob refused. He wanted to go out and have fun. + +He said,"No, I'm going out. I'll be back soon." + +His wife said,"No, I don't think you should go." + +But Bob said,"I am going and I won't listen to you." + +His wife was mad but Bob refused to listen. He went out and had fun with his friends. + +The wife waited and waited but he never came home. She was sad but also a little nosy. She found out that Bob had gone out with his friends after all. +Once upon a time there was a parrot who was very independent. He loved flying around, finding food and making new friends. One day, he decided he needed to find a new home. + +He flew around for a while, until he found a house with a nice garden. He flew down and perched on the window sill. + +Inside the house there was a mum and her son. The little boy saw the parrot and was very excited. + +The mum said, "We need to give him a name." At first, the little boy wanted to call him "Super Parrot" but his mum said it was too long a name. So the little boy chose something much simpler - "Blue". + +The family were so happy to have Blue in the house. He could always count on them to help him out when he needed it. From that day on he always had a home that was perfect for him. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Jack. He loved to draw and play with his crayons. One day, he went to draw out on the patio. + +He pulled out his box of crayons and started to draw. Before long, the sun came out and it started to get really hot. Jack didn’t notice at first, but soon his crayons were getting really smelly. + +“My crayons smell bad,†he said. + +His mom came over and told him, “Your crayons are starting to rot! You need to keep them inside in a cool place.†+ +Jack put the smelly crayons away and decided to find something else to do. He still liked to draw so he got out some pencils to do his art. He was careful to keep his pencils in a cool spot so they wouldn’t rot like his crayons. + +And that’s how Jack learned to keep his crayons safe from the sun and heat. +Once there was a little frog named Jack. He had lots of ideas and wanted to do exciting things. + +So one day he decided to start a plan. He took a journal and wrote his ideas down. + +He wrote and wrote until he was done. Then he hopped to a tree near the pond. + +He looked around and spotted a deaf bird. Jack waved and called out, "Hello! What are you doing here?". + +The bird replied, "I came to visit my friend. I have a big plan too." + +Jack was so excited! He said, "That sounds great! What is it?". + +The bird chirped and said, "I'm going to build a nest! Then I'll lay some eggs and start my family!" + +Jack smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful plan! I'm so glad I met you!" + +The bird smiled too. "Me too!" + +The two friends smiled together, happy that they had shared their plans. They both knew that with a plan and a journal, anything is possible! +Once upon a time there was a baby bird. It wanted to fly, but its wings were still too small. It was sad, so it decided to ask for help. + +The baby bird flew to its mom and said, "Mom, can you help me fly?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course. But first, I need to give you a sack. It will help you learn how to fly." + +The baby bird thanked Mom and flew away with the sack. The sack was big and dirty, but the baby bird was excited to fly with it. + +It flew for days and days until finally, it could fly all on its own. And with the help of the sack, it had made it! + +From then on, the baby bird had no trouble flying and was able to enjoy the beautiful sky. +Once upon a time, there was a pleasing prince named Josh. Josh loved to be well-behaved, but sometimes he was bad. + +One day, Josh's mom caught him doing something that was wrong. She said, “Josh, you need to be more careful. I’m going to have to punish you.†+ +Josh was scared and sad, so he started to cry. His mom stroked his hair, and said, “It’s ok Josh. I just want you to be a graceful prince. Now, go to your room and take some time to think.†+ +Josh went to his room and thought about what he had done. He thought it was wrong and he was feeling very sorry. + +When Josh came back down, his mom had a surprise for him. She revealed a special case and said, “As a reward for being so graceful and making the right decision, I have something for you.†+ +Josh beamed with joy. He was so glad that he had made the right choice. From then on, Josh always remembered to stay graceful and make the right decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three. Her name was Daisy. One day, Daisy wanted to go to the park. But her mother said, "No, Daisy. You need to stay home." + +Daisy said, "Please, Mommy. I want to go to the park!" But her mother said, "No." Daisy started to cry. + +Her mother said, "Don't worry, Daisy. I am getting you a lawyer. He will help you go to the park." + +Daisy was so excited! Soon, the lawyer arrived. He was ready to help Daisy. + +The lawyer said to Daisy, "I will go to court and talk to the judge. He will decide if you can go to the park." Daisy was happy! + +The lawyer went to court, and soon Daisy could go to the park. She had a lot of fun. + +The end. +Mum was cooking in the kitchen. She was making a delicious dinner. She had nice ingredients, like avocado. Mum was happy. + +Suddenly, a 3 year old girl, who was very confused, walked into the kitchen. She asked, "Mum, what are you doing?" +Mum replied, "I'm cooking dinner, honey. Do you want to help me?" +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I love to help you. Can I put in the avocado?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Sure, honey. Get the avocado from the fridge and cut it in small pieces. Can you do that?" +The girl was happy and said, "I can do it! I'm a big girl!" + +Mum gave the girl a knife and said, "Be careful. You can cut the avocado, but don't cut yourself." +The girl was very careful and she cut the avocado in small pieces. When she was finished, she smiled and gave it to Mum. + +Mum said, "Thank you, sweetheart. You did a great job!" +The little girl was very proud and she said, "I'm a great cook, just like you, Mum!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved to sing. + +One day she went for a walk. She skipped and hopped as she stepped along the path. + +It was a warm day and Mary was happy. Suddenly, she heard a sweet singing sound. She followed the singing and soon found a little bird! + +The bird sang so happily that Mary began to sing along. The bird joined in and together their song filled the air. + +Suddenly, a frog hopped out from the bushes. The frog said, "Can you sing just as I do?" + +Mary was very excited and said, "Yes!" Then the frog and the bird both taught her how to sing with them. + +So, every day, the three friends would sing together. They made the warm summer days even happier. And Mary always sang the loudest of them all! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved pink and her favorite animal was a kitty. + +One day, Jane went to the park with her mommy. She saw a bus, so she asked her mommy, "Mommy, what is that?" + +Mommy said, "That's a bus, Jane. Do you want to ride on it?" + +"Yes!" said Jane. + +So, Mommy and Jane got on the bus. Jane was so excited! They drove around the park until they came to a stop. + +Jane put her hand on the window, and it felt cold. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, why is it so miserable outside? Look, it's starting to rain!" + +Mommy said, "That's because it's about to storm. Let's get off the bus before it gets worse!" + +Mommy and Jane got off the bus and ran to the shelter of a tree. They stood there, holding each other, and watched as the storm stirred up the trees and the clouds. Jane thought it was magical! +There were two friends, Abi and Sam. They were walking along the beach together. Abi looked at the sandy beach and felt excited. She could hear the waves crashing onto the shore. + +"Let's play!" said Abi. +The two friends ran up to the beach and started to build a sandcastle. The sand was soft and orange in color. Abi collected shells while Sam shaped the sandcastle. + +After a while, they both felt hot and exhausted. They stopped and talked while they looked out to the sea. + +"Look!" said Sam, pointing out to the horizon. Abi looked and saw something orange glimmering in the sun. + +"What is it?" asked Abi. + +"I think it's an orange boat!" answered Sam. + +Abi laughed and smiled. She felt excited to explore the beach and see what more surprises it held. +Once upon a time there was a very happy boy. He always laughed and smiled and his friends loved to be around him. + +One day, it started to rain. The happy boy was excited to go outside and play in the rain. He put on his raincoat, grabbed his umbrella and ran outside. He laughed and called out to his friends. + +"Let's all poke the rain!" he said. + +The friends gathered around and poked the rain. They watched as it moved away from their fingers. It was so much fun! + +The happy boy started to laugh and smile again. Then, the rain stopped, just like that. + +"Oh no! I want to play in the rain again," he said. + +The friends all looked at one another. + +"I know," said one of them. "Why don't we ask the Sun to make it rain regularly?" + +The happy boy thought it was a great idea. So they all looked up at the Sun. They waved their arms and called out to the Sun. + +"Please make it rain regularly!" + +The Sun listened and answered their request. Every day, it would rain in the morning, just like it was supposed to. + +The happy boy and his friends were so excited, they started to dance around in the rain. They laughed, smiled and had so much fun! + +From then on, it was no longer a surprise +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family that lived near a bridge. The father and mother were very nice and spoiled their son, who was three years old. + +One day, the family decided to take a walk along the bridge for some fresh air. The son was so excited to explore the bridge and see what he could find. + +When they were almost halfway across the bridge, the son noticed a funny-looking caterpillar. He asked his father, "Can I take it home with me and spoil it?" His father smiled and said, "Of course you can!" + +The son smiled and picked up the caterpillar. He spoiled it with food and love, and soon the caterpillar had a home in the son's bedroom. + +The son was so happy, and he thanked his father for allowing him to spoil the caterpillar. His father smiled, and said, "Anything for my son!" + +The family went home and continued to spoil their son, and the caterpillar, with love and care. They would take walks by the bridge often, enjoying the fresh air and the wonderful view. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved her dog. Her dog liked to go for long walks with her. Every time, the little girl would put on a leash and take the dog for a walk. + +"Ready, pup!" said the little girl with a smile on her face. "Let's go!" + +The pup liked going for walks. On the way it would bark and make the little girl laugh. Whenever the pup barked, the little girl's laughter was strong and powerful. + +One time, when the pup barked, the little girl said, "That was a loud bark, pup! I like it!" + +The pup smiled back and happily walked along with its leash in its mouth. The pup and the little girl were happy walking together. + +The pup and the little girl smiled all the way through the park and had a wonderful time walking together. +Johnny was a very curious three-year-old child. He liked to explore and find out how things worked. One day he saw his parents using a thermometer. At first, he was a little scared, but his parents encouraged him to come closer and have a look. + +'This is a thermometer,' said Dad. 'It tells us how hot or cold something is.' He held it up and showed Johnny how to put it in his mouth. + +'Be careful, Johnny,' warned Mom. 'Take your time and bow it in slowly.' + +Johnny nodded and slowly put the thermometer in his mouth. He was very careful not to bite it. After a few minutes, Dad looked at the thermometer and smiled. + +'Well, Johnny,' he said, 'it looks like you're in perfect health!' +Amy and her dad had a great day. They took a walk in the park and laughed together. Amy was excited and said, "Daddy, can I bring my teddy?" + +Daddy said, "Yes, of course." + +They stopped at the park and sat on the good carpet. Amy and her teddy started to play. She sang and said funny things. + +Daddy said, "This is fun. Let's enjoy it!" + +Amy and Daddy laughed and hugged. They enjoyed the rest of the day and when they came home, Amy was very tired but happy. She said goodnight to Daddy and went to her bedroom to sleep. +George was having a fun day. He was helping his mom load all the costumes into the car. His mom had got a lot of different kinds of costumes for him and his sisters to wear for a playground play. George looked at all the costumes. They were very interesting. + +"What kind of costume do you want to wear for the play, George?" asked his mom. + +"I want to wear the blue one," said George. + +"Good choice! It will look great on you," said his mom with a smile. + +George was very excited. He loaded all the costumes into the car and smiled. He couldn't wait to put on the costume and be part of the play. It was going to be a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He loved looking up at the sky and watching the clouds go by. One day, he saw one cloud that was very special. It was a beautiful, white and fluffy cloud with a face on it. + +John told his mom and dad, "Look at the cloud with a face on it!" His mom and dad were very surprised. + +John's dad said, "Wow that cloud is very creative!" + +John asked, "What does creative mean?" + +His mom said, "Creative means that the cloud is special and it has done something different and clever, like making a face." + +John thought it was really cool that the cloud could be so creative. He waved goodbye to the cloud and watched as it floated away. He looked forward to the bright and sunny days when he could look up in the sky and say hi to the special cloud once again. +Once upon a time there was a curious little boy. He decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he walked he saw a purple mosquito flying by and he wanted to learn more about it. He stretched out his hand to try and catch it and when he did, the mosquito suddenly turned into a little prince! + +The boy gasped with delight and the prince asked, “Why did you catch me?†+ +The boy replied, “I wanted to know more about you. Are you a real prince?†+ +The prince smiled and said, “Yes I am! I was turned into a purple mosquito, but I’m really a prince. Would you like to be my friend, little boy?†+ +The boy was so excited and he eagerly said, “Yes! I would love to be your friend.†+ +The prince smiled and said, “Great, now let’s explore the woods together.†+ +The little boy and the prince had a wonderful time exploring the woods, and they became very good friends. The end. +Once, there was a purple bathtub. It lived in a very big house. + +Every day, the purple bathtub would call out "hello" when anyone entered the bathroom. But, no one ever answered. The purple bathtub was always so alone. + +One day, a little girl walked into the bathroom. She looked at the purple bathtub and said "hello". + +The purple bathtub was so excited to hear someone talk back. It said happily "hello, my name is tub!" + +The little girl smiled and said "Nice to meet you Tub. I'm Lily. Would you like to play with me?" Tub thought for a moment and then said "yes!" + +So, Lily and Tub had a lot of fun together. They played in the bubbles and splashed around. They laughed and talked until it was time for Lily to go home. + +Before she left, Lily gave the purple bathtub a big hug. She said, "Bye Tub! I'll see you again soon!" +The bathtub was so happy to have a friend. It smiled and said "Bye, Lily. See you soon!" +Timmy and his sister were very excited one day. They had a plan to watch a movie! + +The siblings put on their warm jackets and Timmy grabbed his favourite blanket. They ran outside to the park where they found an old man with a big box. Inside the box were the magical reels to show a film. + +Timmy asked the old man, “What movie do you plan to show?†+ +The old man replied with a gentle voice “It’s an old film about a brave knight. I’m sure you’ll both like it.†+ +Suddenly, a grumpy voice boomed out from behind a bush. “That’s my movie! You can’t show it without my permission.†+ +The old man looked back and saw an angry woman. He tried to explain “I’m sorry ma’am. I haven’t started yet. I was only talking about it with the children.†+ +The angry woman sighed and softened her voice “I’m sorry children. I hope you still have time to watch a movie some other day.†+ +Timmy and his sister were sad but understood. They hugged the old man goodbye and ran back home. + +The next day, they planned to watch a different movie together. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient image. A 3 year old child named Tom saw it and liked it very much. +Tom said with a smile, "Wow, I really like that image!" +His mom smiled too and said, "Yes, it is an old and beautiful image." +Tom decided he wanted to get closer, so he took one big step forward and tried to kick it. +His mom noticed and said firmly, "No, Tom! You can't kick the image." +Tom stopped, looked up at her and asked, "Why not?" +His mom replied, "Because it is an ancient and precious image and we must be gentle with it." +Tom nodded and smiled, understanding. He carefully stepped back and admired the ancient image silently. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to get creative. One day he was talking to his mom. + +"Mom, what can I do that's creative?" asked the boy. + +His mom smiled. "You could wash the cauliflower, honey," she said. + +"Really? That would be creative?" asked the boy. + +"Of course," said his mom. "You could try doing it in a different way, like jumping up and down while you wash it." + +So the boy went outside and found the cauliflower. He filled up the pail with water and started washing it. He washed it using his feet, his hands, even his head! He smiled, happy that he had found such a creative way to wash the cauliflower. When he was done, he proudly held it up to show his mom. + +She clapped her hands. "Well done! That was very creative. I'm proud of you!" + +The boy beamed. He was happy knowing that he had done something creative. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day, Lucy went to the doctor. She was a bit scared. + +"Hi Lucy," said the doctor. "You look a bit scared." + +Lucy just stared at the doctor. She was too scared to talk. + +The doctor smiled. He said, "Come here, I won't hurt you." He patted the chair next to him. + +Lucy slowly walked over to the chair. She sat down and continued to stare at the doctor. + +The doctor said, "I'm here to help you feel better. Don't be scared." + +Lucy felt a bit better. She smiled and said, "Okay." + +The doctor was happy and he said, "Let's get started, shall we?" +Once there was a little girl named Molly. Every day she wore a plain white dress and played with her ordinary toys. One day, she decided to explore the world outside her house. + +Molly wandered until she found a big garden full of flowers. She wanted to pick the prettiest one but she couldn't decide which one to take. + +Molly asked the flowers, "Which one of you is the most beautiful?" + +The flowers all laughed and said, "We're all pretty in our own way. You should accept us all!" + +Molly smiled. She accepted the advice of the flowers and she picked a white one. Molly learned an important lesson that day—it's always important to accept what you have. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Loyal. Loyal was very brave and led his friend, a little girl, on many adventures. + +One day, Loyal and the little girl went for a walk. They had so much fun together, and Loyal led her down many paths and through some tall grass. + +Suddenly, they smelled an unpleasant odor—gas! Loyal knew this was something bad, so he started barking and pulling the little girl away from the strange smell. + +The girl exclaimed, "Loyal, you are so smart! You helped us stay safe." + +Loyal was so happy to know that he had been helpful. He wagged his tail, grateful to have been a good friend and lead the little girl away from danger. +One day, Mommy and Sammy went to the store to buy some food. Sammy wanted to bring his toy car but Mommy said no. Mommy said they only had a few minutes to shop. + +As they got to the store, Sammy starting jumping up and down because he was so excited. He wanted to look at the candy. Mommy said no and told him to slow down. + +Mommy said, "Let's go to the fruits first." Sammy paused. He thought for a moment and said, "Okay Mommy I understand." + +They walked to the fruits. Sammy saw a big, red, juicy apple and asked Mommy to buy it. Mommy said yes and put it in their shopping bag. + +At the checkout aisle, Sammy asked for some sweets. Mommy said no and reminded him that they had to hurry. Sammy paused for a moment and said, "Okay Mommy." + +They quickly finished their shopping and left the store. Sammy was happy he got an apple and promised himself that he would be more slow in the store next time. +Once upon a time there was a princess who was very spoiled. She wanted to marry a prince, so she set out on a trail to find him. + +When she reached the castle, she saw a prince and said, “I love you. Will you marry me?†+ +The prince smiled and said, “Yes, I will marry you.†+ +The princess was overjoyed. She hugged the prince and thanked him for saying yes. + +They held a big wedding and everyone came to celebrate. They all laughed and danced and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, they went off into the sunset together, happy and in love. They were married forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends; Lucy the ladybug and Tommy the turtle. They were the best of pals, but had never met since they lived so far away from each other. + +One day, Lucy decided that she wanted to introduce her friend, Tommy, to her other friends in the meadow. She was so excited that she flew as fast as she could to Tommy's house. + +When she arrived, Lucy was out of breath, but was still excited to let Tommy know the great news. She politely knocked on his door. + +Tommy opened the door and said, "Hello Lucy! What brings you here?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Tommy, I want you to come with me to meet all my other friends in the meadow. We will have so much fun!" + +Tommy smiled and was thrilled to join Lucy in the meadow. The two friends hurried, as they didn't want to be late. Along the way, Tommy was so clumsy that he tripped over a large page and got scraped up. + +Lucy looked at him and said, "Don't worry, everything will be alright. We should be able to make it on time strong and healthy." + +Tommy smiled at Lucy's positivity and the two friends made it to the meadow just in time to introduce Tommy to Lucy's group of friends. They all had a great time and Tommy made +Once there was an ignorant boy named Joe who liked to jog. Every morning Joe would jog around the block and smile at the birds and the trees he passed along the way. + +One day as Joe was jogging, he noticed a snail in the middle of the sidewalk. Joe stopped and watched the slow-moving snail. + +"Hey, where are you going?" Joe asked the snail. + +The snail replied, "I'm just trying to stay in the same spot." + +Joe smiled and said, "That's silly! We should be running around, not just staying in one spot!" + +The snail shook its head and replied, "No, it's important to stay in one spot. Everyone needs to find their own special place and stay there." + +Joe thought about what the snail said and decided he'd take its advice. He did his usual jog around the block, but this time he paid extra attention to what was around him. After his jog, he found the perfect spot and decided to stay there. He smiled and nodded his head as he thought, "Yes, sometimes it's important to just stay in one spot." +One night, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old. Jane was scared because it was dark inside her bedroom. Jane's mom heard her crying and knew she was scared. + +"Don't worry, Jane," her mom said. She gave Jane a flashlight. It was an ordinary flashlight, but it was very special to Jane. + +"I will be brave," Jane said, holding the flashlight. + +Jane's mom smiled. "You don't need to be scared anymore," she said. + +Jane used her flashlight to see in the dark. She was no longer afraid! She explored the dark room with her flashlight. Every corner of the room lit up with the light. + +When she was done, Jane put the flashlight away. She was no longer scared of the dark. She was brave! +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to eat steak. They were so excited! + +The mom said, “Let’s try to make steak!†The dad, the mom and the child went to the store. + +At the store the child saw lots of steak. She wanted to try all of them so the dad said, “Let’s try the yummy steak.†+ +The child smiled and said, “Yes, let’s try it!†+ +So they all bought the steak and took it home. The mom cooked the steak and it smelled so yummy. + +The whole family was very excited to eat the steak. When it was ready, the mom put the steak on the plate. + +The child said, “Yum, I can’t wait to try the steak!†+ +And so the family tried the steak and it was delicious! They all had a yummy dinner together. +One day in the forest, a squirrel was running around in search of something yummy to eat. He ran and ran, until he decided to take a rest under a big tree. + +He soon found himself daydreaming, when suddenly he felt something poking his back. + +He was startled, and quickly whipped around. He saw a little boy, who looked really happy. + +The squirrel asked the boy, "What do you want?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Can I play with you?" + +The squirrel thought for a moment, then decided that he would like to play with the boy. + +The two of them spent the day playing tag and hide and seek. They laughed and laughed until the sun started to go down. + +At the end of the day, the squirrel felt happy and fulfilled. He had a new friend and knew that they would have lots of fun in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck. He wanted to take a row in the pond near his home. He paddled his tiny yellow wings and slowly moved towards the water. + +As soon as he was close, he heard a voice. It said, "Hey little duck, why don't you take a row with me?" It was another duck, a much bigger one. + +The little duck was scared, but the big duck said, "Don't be scared. I won't hurt you. I just want to take a nice ride on the water together." + +The little duck felt happy and he said, "Okay, let's take a row!" + +So, the little duck hopped onto the big duck's back and they went for a row on the pond. They saw many animals and birds, and the little duck had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, the little duck said, "Thank you for the nice row!" + +The big duck smiled and said, "You're welcome! Come again anytime!" +It was noon and little Martin was very hungry. He called out to his mum, "Mum! I'm hungry." Mum smiled at him and said, "OK, Martin. Come to the kitchen and I'll give you some food." Martin happily ran to the kitchen, where he saw dishes of steaming noodles, warm rice and tasty soup on the table. His face lit up with joy. + +He eagerly grabbed some noodles with his hands, ready to shove them in his mouth. His mum said kindly, "Wait sweetheart. Let's have lunch together first." Martin sat on his chair and his mum gave him a bowl of noodle soup. He slurped it quickly and said, "Yum!" + +Mum laughed. "I'm glad you like it!" she said. She gave him the rest of the food and they enjoyed their lunch together. Afterwards, Martin said with a big smile, "I'm full now!" and they both laughed. +Once upon a time, there was an old man named Tom who loved to match things. He was very kind and compassionate. All of the animals in the village loved Tom. + +Every morning Tom would get up early, brush his teeth and put on lotion. Then he would walk around town and pick up treasures. One day he found a special box filled with colorful matches. + +Tom showed the box to all of his animal friends. They were very excited. They asked Tom what he was going to do with the matches. He smiled and said, "I am going to match them in pairs and give them away." + +The animals were so touched by Tom's kind heart. They all thanked him for his generous and compassionate spirit. Tom smiled and said, "Glad to help." + +Tom then took all of the matches and matched them in pairs. He gave each animal a matched pair. All the animals thanked Tom again and went home happy. +Mum was feeling healthy and happy. She was in the living room listening to her radio when her little daughter came in, smiling. +"What are you listening to?" the little girl asked. +"Oh, it's some music," Mum smiled. +"Can I hear too?" the little girl smiled back. +Mum turned off the radio and said "Of course, come and sit here with me." +The little girl jumped up and clambered onto the sofa next to Mum. She laughed and sang as the tunes played from the radio. Before long, Mum had joined in too. +The little girl felt so happy, her smile got brighter and brighter. "Let's do this every day!" she said. +"Yes, that sounds like a wonderful plan!" Mum said, smiling. + +The two of them laughed and beamed their happy smiles as they finished up their radio listening. +Tommy saw an expensive peanut on the floor. He smiled and said, “Ooh! A peanut!†+Tommy's mom asked, "Do you want to try it?" Tommy nodded, so mom helped him remove the peanut's shell. He bit into it and laughed. Then, Tommy's mom said, "It's a little too salty. Let's have some water to wash it down!" + +So, Tommy and his mom got some water. Tommy took a big sip and smiled. He said, “Yum!†Then, he asked his mom, “Can I get another one?" Mom said, “Sure, but let’s not get an expensive one this time.†So, they looked for a cheaper peanut and found one. + +Tommy smiled and said, “This one is tasty!†Mom helped him remove the shell and Tommy happily ate the peanut. He said, “This is the best peanut ever!" +Once upon a time there was a wealthy turtle who lived in a big shell. He was very happy living there and never had to worry about where his next meal was coming from. + +One day, he decided to take a nap in his shell. As he dozed off, he could smell smoke. He realized that something was burning nearby! + +"Oh no!†he said. “I need to help!†+ +He quickly used his shell to roll himself to the fire. When he arrived, a dog was crying. + +“What’s wrong?†the turtle asked. + +The dog said, “My family’s house is on fire! I need help to put it out!†+ +The turtle quickly got an idea. He rolled his shell over to the fire and let the heat melt the shell. Then he used the water that he kept in his shell to put out the fire. + +Once the fire was out, the turtle and the dog were very happy. They had managed to save the house and the dog got her family back safe and sound. + +The turtle was glad he could help and the dog thanked him for using his shell and his wealth to save her house. + +From that day, the turtle and the dog were best friends. They remembered how, by working together and using their resources, they could put the fire out. +The sun was warm and bright. Jim looked up at the big, tall building. It was so big! His mouth opened up and he yawned. + +"Oh Jim! You look so sleepy," mama said. She gave him a big hug and they started walking. + +They walked until they came to a big, clear lake. The water was so blue and sparkly. Jim smiled and looked around. + +Suddenly he heard a loud, "YAWN!". He quickly looked around. + +There in the grass was a small, yellow puppy. It let out another big yawn. + +Jim let out a little laugh and ran over to him. He started to pet him and said, "Hello there little puppy." The puppy smiled and Jim laughed. + +It was a fun and happy day. Jim yawned one more time as he walked away with his mama. He was happy and tired. +Once there was a frog called Fred. Fred was very brave and loved to dive into the lake. Every day he would jump off the highest rock, shut his eyes and dive in. + +That morning, something was different. As Fred was about to take off, he saw something ugly. It was a big, yellow pedal boat! It was much bigger than Fred and it was paddling right towards him. + +The boat stopped in front of Fred and a voice shouted out, "Where do you think you're going?" + +Fred opened his eyes and saw a small girl grinning at him. She was the same age as him. He gulped, but gathered his courage and said, "I'm going to dive off this rock and into the lake." + +The little girl's eyes lit up. She clapped her hands and said, "Can I come too?" + +Fred smiled. "Of course!" He jumped off the rock and the little girl eagerly followed. Together they dived deep into the lake and swam around until their toes were so wrinkled they looked like prunes. + +When Fred and the little girl came out of the lake, they were both grinning from ear to ear. The fun they had together was even better than Fred's solo dives! +Once there was a fat peach tree. It was standing next to a beautiful river. The river was sparkly and blue. Every day the fat peach tree would bow in the wind. It was dancing with the wind. + +One day a little girl came walking along the river. She was three years old and she was wearing a pretty dress. The little girl saw the fat peach tree and she wanted to pick the peaches it had. She shouted "Hello tree! Can I pick your peaches?". + +The tree answered back, "Yes little girl! Pick my peaches, but be careful". The little girl was so excited that the tree said yes! She carefully picked one of the ripe, juicy peaches and thanked the tree. + +The little girl smiled as she put the peach in her basket. "Thank you, fat peach tree!" she said, as she ran off to show her mom the beautiful peach. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He had two mugs; one was big and one was small. Every day, Jack used the two mugs to keep his food separated. + +One day, he asked his mom, “Why is it important to keep food separate?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “It helps keep your food healthy. Separating your food means you’re not mixing different kinds of food together. That way your meals are nutritious.†+ +Jack thought about his mother's words. From then on he would always separate his food in his two mugs. He also started adding healthy snacks to his meals. + +Jack was happy with his new routine and he made sure he always ate a healthy and balanced diet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy who loved to wander. Everywhere he went, he noticed lots of shapes. Some of them were round, some of them were tall, some of them were small, but the one shape Jimmy especially loved was the green one. + +One day, Jimmy was out wandering in the park, when he spotted a big green shape. He ran over and saw that it was a green tree! + +Jimmy shouted with joy, "I've never seen a tree this big and green before!" + +He stopped to admire the tree and touched its smooth leaves. Then suddenly he noticed something behind the tree. It was a little green frog! + +Jimmy was so excited that he jumped up and down. Then the frog said, "Hello! Would you like to be my friend?" + +Jimmy smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to be your friend!" + +Jimmy and the frog spent the whole day playing and exploring shapes together, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ali and Mary. Ali was 3 and Mary was 4 years old. + +One day, Ali wanted to go explore. He asked Mary if she wanted to join him, and she said yes. + +Together, they went outside, and Ali noticed a big vehicle in the street. "Wow, that car looks cool!" he said. + +But Mary said it looked dull. She thought it would be much more fun to go for a walk instead. So Ali agreed, and the two of them started to follow the path in front of them. + +After a while, they noticed a small lake. Around it there were trees and flowers and cute animals too. In the middle of the lake there was a tiny island. + +Mary looked excited and said, "Let's go there, Ali!" But Ali was scared, so he said, "No, I don't want to go. I'm scared." + +Mary said "It's alright, I will follow you, and we will be safe. Let's go explore together!" + +So Ali and Mary followed each other to the little island. They had so much fun, and they saw a lot of wonderful things. + +When they were done exploring, they decided to go back home. As they walked, Ali said, "We should go explore again sometime!" and Mary said she agreed. + +The two +Once upon a time, there was a big wheat field. In the wheat field, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very happy to be there because he loves wheat. Every day, he would take a big basket and pick wheat. + +One day, Tom was happily running through the wheat field when he saw a strange animal. It was a big, black bear! It was looking for something to eat, so Tom started to worry. + +He shouted: “Go away! You’re going to spoil the wheat!†+ +The bear replied: “Don’t worry Tom. I’m just looking for something else to eat, not the wheat.†+ +Tom was relieved, and the bear disappeared into the woods. From that day onward, Tom always kept a careful watch in the wheat field, just in case the bear came back! +Once upon a time there was a big cat. His name was Jack. He wanted to go on an adventure. He was ready and excited to explore. + +Jack began walking in the woods. Suddenly he heard a voice say, "Hello!" He looked around and saw a dog. + +Jack said, "Hi. What's your name?" + +The dog said, "My name is Lola. Do you want to play a game?" + +Jack smiled and said yes. Lola told him her favorite game was to tell stories. + +Jack listened to Lola's stories. She told him about trees, rivers, and birds. He learned so much! + +Finally, Lola said, "I think it's time to end the story. Are you ready?" + +"I am ready," said Jack. So, they said goodbye and ended the story. +Joey was wandering around in the park. He was looking at all the trees and flowers while birds chirped above him. He stopped when he saw something sparkling in the dirt. + +He bent down and picked up a thin piece of rock. When he looked closely he noticed it had a crack down the middle. + +He held it up and said to his mom, "Look what I found! What is it?" + +"That is a piece of unknown rock," said his mom. "It's very special." + +Joey was amazed by the rock. He gave it a hug and then put it in his pocket. He continued to wander around the park, looking for other unknown treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog. One day, the small dog started to sneeze a lot. The dog's family was worried and they wanted to help the dog feel better. + +So, they decided to take the small dog to the veterinarian. When they arrived at the vet, the small dog was a bit scared and ashamed. + +The vet said, "Hello small dog! I'm the veterinarian. Don't be scared, I'm here to help you feel better. Let's take a look at why you're sneezing." + +The vet listened to the small dog's heart and checked its nose. Then the vet said, "It looks like you have an allergy, no worries! I'm going to make you better." + +The small dog felt relieved. The vet prescribed some medicine and the small dog was soon feeling a lot better. The small dog's family was very happy that they took the small dog to the vet. + +The small dog was no longer sneezing and everyone was very happy. From then on, the small dog was always grateful for the veterinarian that made it feel better. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to mark. He was always carrying around a box of colorful markers and eager to use them. He would mark everything from walls to bushes and even the big curtains in his house. + +One day he marked up the curtain in the living room. His father saw what he had done and became angry. He said to the boy, "No more marking the curtains. You need to be a dependable boy and leave the curtains alone." + +But the boy did not listen. Later that day, his father noticed there were purple markings all over the curtain again. He said to the boy, "I told you not to mark the curtain. Now clean it up so it looks nice again." + +The boy agreed and he worked very hard cleaning the curtain. In the end, it was as good as new and his father was happy. He said, "Good job being reliable and cleaning the curtain. You can have one more try with the markers if you promise to use them carefully!" + +The boy was so happy he could mark the curtain again. From then on, he was very dependable and was always careful with his markers. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Emma who did not like to do what she was told. Whenever her mom asked her to do something, Emma would disagree. + +One day Emma's mom asked her to invite her friends to a birthday party. Emma did not want to, so she disagreed. + +But Mom said she had to. + +"Why do I have to?" asked Emma. + +"Because parties are fun," said Mom. + +"OK. I will invite them," said Emma. She was flexible enough to understand that it was a good idea. + +On the day of the party, Emma welcomed her friends to the house. When everyone arrived, they all started having a great time. They played games, shared stories and laughed. + +The birthday party was a success! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pat. Pat was very patient and watched as other animals flew around. He wanted to fly too! + +One day, Pat saw a beautiful bird. His feathers had amazing textures, and Pat admired them. + +He asked the bird, "Can you teach me how to fly?" + +The bird smiled. "Patience is key," he said. "Soon, you'll fly just like me." + +Pat practiced every day. He flapped his wings, but he was very clumsy. + +But one day, after days of practice and patience, Pat finally spread his wings and soared. He felt so happy and free! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a planet far, far away. It was peaceful, and the sky above it was bright and blue. + +On this planet lived a small 3 year old, named Sunny. She loved exploring the world around her, being curious and finding out new things. + +One day, Sunny went sharp away, deep into a grassy meadow. She was searching for something very special–she knew that there must be something special to find! + +In the middle of the grassy meadow, she found an old tree, with a very sharp branch. She went closer to take a look, and then Sunny heard a voice speaking from high up in the tree! The voice said, “Hello Sunny! I am from the stars! I am here to spread peace and love!†+ +Sunny smiled and said, “I like peace. I want to find love too. Will you help me?†+ +The voice answered, “Yes, of course I will help you. It is my mission to help people find peace and love!†+ +Sunny said thank you, and ran off to explore new areas of the planet. She was happy and excited that the voice from the stars had helped her find peace and love. +One morning, Tom went outside. The sky was bright and sunny. He carried a newspaper, and as he walked, he saw all kinds of birds flying and singing. + +When Tom got to the park, he saw a little girl. She was wearing a bright pink dress. He waved and said hello. + +The girl said, "What do you have in your hand? Is it a newspaper?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes. I carry it every day. It's full of interesting stories." + +The girl was excited. She said, "Can I read it too?" + +Tom said, "Of course! Let's sit down and read together." And so they sat on the grass and took turns reading the newspaper. It was a bright and happy morning. +The little girl was excited. She was going to the lab with her dad today. When they arrived, they were all very proud. The lab was big and full of amazing things to see. Inside, the little girl saw a big machine. + +"What is it?" she asked her dad. + +He smiled. "That is the lab computer. It can answer lots of questions," he explained. + +The little girl was excited. She asked the computer lots of questions, and it answered them all. She felt very proud of herself. + +When it was time to go, the little girl hugged the computer and smiled. She knew she would come back to the lab soon. +Mum and Dad were talking to their three-year-old, Tommy. Dad explained that an animal was like a doggy or cat. Tommy then asked what colour the animal was. Mum smiled and said it was clean. + +Tommy was excited to learn about animals and asked if he could see one. Dad explained that we could go to the park later to look for one. + +Tommy hopped up and down with excitement. When they arrived at the park, Tommy was surprised to see so many different animals there. + +He asked questions about every animal he saw, and Mum and Dad explained them all. Eventually Tommy saw a big clean elephant and he was so excited. + +Dad asked him if he wanted to ride on the elephant. Tommy said yes and they all laughed as he hopped onto the animal. They all had an amazing time at the park. +One day, there was a little girl named Anne. She was an attractive girl with masses of curly hair, and she was always doing lots of tasks. + +Anne was outside playing when suddenly she sneezed. "Bless you!" said her friend, Lulu. + +"Thank you!" Anne replied. "Let's go find something else to do." + +So the two girls set off on an adventure. They ran, skipped and jumped as they explored the world around them. + +Soon, they came across a beautiful beach. The water was blue and the sun was shining. Anne was captivated. She exclaimed, "This is so attractive!" + +Lulu smiled, and said, "Let's go for a swim!" So the two friends splashed around in the waves and had so much fun that they almost forgot all their tasks back at home. + +Finally, they said goodbye to the beach and headed back, exhausted and happy. They had an exciting day that they would never forget. +Molly was a little girl. She was just 3 years old. Molly was in her bedroom. She was not feeling well. Her tummy hurt. + +Molly's mommy came into the room to check on her. + +Molly asked, "Mommy, why do I hurt?" + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry sweetheart. You just need a bit of rest. Would you like to relax?" + +Molly said, "Yes, please." + +Mommy closed the curtains and shut off the light. She tucked Molly into her bed and said, "Just relax and close your eyes. Tomorrow you'll feel better." + +Molly closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. Mommy stayed until Molly was snoring softly. Then she quietly left the room. + +Molly slept and her tummy stopped hurting. When she woke up, she felt much better. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day Lucy saw a tall tower. It was a very big tower, so big that it made Lucy feel small. She wanted to find out what was at the top, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, can I go see the tower?", she asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and come right back", her mom said. + +Lucy started running to the tower. She was so excited! As she ran she thought of all the places she could explore when she got to the top. + +When she arrived, the tower seemed even bigger up close. She started climbing as fast as she could. Higher and higher she went until she reached the top. The view was amazing! She could see far away houses and trees and even a river. + +"Wow!", she said, "I never knew the world could look like this." + +She stayed at the top for a while, exploring the view. When she was done, she carefully started to climb down the tower. When she got to the bottom she ran back home, happy and satisfied with her trip. +John and Anne were playing in the park. They loved playing in the sunshine and chasing each other around the trees. John's furry kitten was running around too. + +Anne looked up and saw a big, tall building. It was very hairy because it was covered in ivy. She said to John, "Look at that tall, hairy building!" + +John laughed. He said, "That's cool. I love those big buildings." + +Anne smiled and said, "Me too! Let's go exploring and see what else is here in the park." + +John and Anne raced off to explore together. They had so much fun! They loved being outside together and seeing all the different things. They'll remember this day forever. +Tom was hungry, so he went to the bin to find some food. But the bin was empty. + +"Oh no!" said Tom. + +Then he saw his mom walking towards him with a plate of food. + +"Here you go, Tom," said his mom. "Mommy paid for this food, so now you're going to get a meal." + +Tom took the plate from his mom and started eating. He gobbled it up until it was all gone. + +"I'm full!" said Tom. + +His mom smiled and said, "Glad to hear it. You must have been really hungry!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sam and Fred. Sam was very small but full of energy and Fred was bigger and quieter. Though they were different, they were the best of friends. + +One day, Sam wanted to try something new. + +"Let's do something exciting," said Sam. + +"What should we do?" asked Fred. + +"Let's try to get to the castle!" Sam said, pointing to the tall castle in the distance. + +Fred wasn't so sure about this idea, but Sam said he would stay close to him. Fred finally trusted Sam and they started their journey. + +They laughed and talked as they walked towards the castle. Soon, they came across a big pile of coal and Fred was scared. + +But Sam was brave and they stepped closer. Then, Sam reached down and grabbed a small piece of coal and put it in his pocket. + +Fred smiled and said, "I guess we can trust each other, even when it's something new." + +"Yes," said Sam, "And something small can be pretty exciting!" + +And that's how Sam and Fred found an adventure through trusting each other. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible little boy who had an amazing power. Whenever he was mad, he could display it and it was truly remarkable. + +One day, the little boy was walking home from school and he saw something sparkly and pretty on the side of the road. He reached out to grab it and suddenly felt a surge of energy coming from his body. He was so excited that he ran back to his mum to show her what he had. + +The little boy handed the object to his mum and said, "Look mummy! I can display my power and make it do extraordinary things!" + +His mum smiled and said, "That's incredible, sweetheart! You are a very special boy." + +The little boy smiled and danced with joy. He really loved his incredible power and was so happy that he had the ability to display it. +One day, Sam wanted a sweater. His mom asked him what color he wanted. "Black!" he said, very sure of himself. Mom smiled and said, "Ok, what do you want for a design?" Sam smiled and said, "A big cow!" Mom laughed and said, "Ok, I will see what I can do." + +A few days later, mom brought Sam a black sweater with a big cow on it! Sam was very excited and thanked his mom. He smiled and said, "It's perfect!" Mom smiled, and said, "I'm glad you like it. I love to support you and make you happy." + +Sam was so thankful to have such a supportive mom. He hugged her and said, "Thank you for my new sweater. It's black, it's comfy and best of all, it has a big cow on it!" Mom hugged him back, and they both enjoyed wearing their sweaters together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lilly. Lilly loved riding her bicycle. She used to take rides around the park near her house every day. + +One day, while she was riding her bike around the park, she found a small red box. Inside the box was a laser. Lilly thought the laser was amazing. + +Lilly took the laser home and showed it to her mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" Lilly exclaimed. + +"That is cool," said her mom. "But you have to remember something very important. We have to value the things we find." + +"What do you mean?" Lilly asked. + +"To value something means to take care of it," her mom explained. + +Lilly remembered this and kept the laser in a dry place. Whenever she wanted to use it, she was sure to take it out and then put it back in a dry place when she was done. + +Lilly valued the laser and it made her happy. She enjoyed playing with it and it soon became her favorite toy. +Once there was a little boy named Billy who wanted to bake cookies. He loved to make dough and use it to shape delicious treats. His mum gave him some for him to play with and make shapes. + +Billy was very excited and put on his apron. He mixed the dough and started to form it into shapes. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, Billy started to cry. He had made the dough too thin, and it was all falling apart. His mum saw him crying and said, "Come here, my adorable boy. I will help you make some cookies that won't break." + +Billy's mum showed him how to make the dough thicker so it could hold together. He smiled as he learnt, and finally he was able to make some delicious cookies with his mum's help. + +Billy was so happy and glad he hadn't given up. His delicious cookies were so yummy they soon disappeared, and he was already planning the next treat he wanted to make. +One day on the farm, Tom and his dad went to go hang a map in the barn. Tom watched his dad nail the map to the beam in the barn and he thought it was really cool. Then, his dad said, "Ok, Tom. Let's take a look at it!" + +Tom was so excited he hopped up in the haymow. When they looked at the map they were both surprised. It was a map showing them the whole world! Tom was amazed and asked, "Dad, can we go see it one day?" + +But his dad shook his head and said, "No Tom. But maybe someday we can. That would be uncomfortable to do in one day. That's why looking at the map is so much fun! We can pretend to see the world and go on pretend trips." + +Tom smiled big at his dad and said, "I think that would be so much fun!" They looked at the map for a long time, then Lucie came in the barn to see it too. + +"Look at this!" said dad. "It's a map of the world!" + +Lucie hopped up in the haymow and looked. Then her eyes got big and she said, "Wow! That's so cool! We can pretend to go anywhere!" + +Tom, his dad, and Lucie smiled. They had fun pretending to go on pretend trips around the world, only using +John was a very curious human. He liked to ask lots of questions about things he didn't understand. One day, he saw something he didn't recognize. It looked like a bird, but it was very big. Confused, he asked his mom what it was. She smiled and said, "That's an eagle, John. Eagles are big birds." + +John had so many more questions. He asked why the eagle was so big and why it had such a big nest. His mom said the nest was full of eggs. John couldn't believe it! He asked if he could see the eggs, and his mom said sure. + +John was amazed. He still felt a little confused about the eagle and its nest, but he enjoyed learning about it. Eventually, he asked so many more questions that his mom was out of answers. She said, "John, why don't you go ask an expert about the eagle?" + +John nodded and asked his mom who the expert was. She said, "Let's go to the bird park and ask the person who works there." John was excited to learn more and the two of them left to find the expert. +Once upon a time, two friends named Danny and Sam were playing outside. It was hot outside and the sun was shining brightly. + +Suddenly, Sam said, "Look Danny, the water is coming from the sky!" Danny looked up and saw that it was pouring with rain. + +Danny shouted, "We need to stay inside so we don't get wet!" + +Sam smiled, "Yes, let's stay here!" + +The rain got heavier and heavier and, soon, there was a big flood all around them. They couldn't move. + +"Oh no!" said Danny, "What will we do now?" + +But Sam was calm, and said, "We just need to stay here until the flood goes away. It won't be long now." + +Sure enough, it wasn't long before the flood had gone away, leaving the hot sun in its place. The two friends were so happy that they hugged each other tightly. + +"We did it!" shouted Danny. + +Sam smiled and said, "Let's never forget to stay safe in a flood and never go near flood waters without an adult's help." + +Danny nodded, "I'll never forget, I promise." + +The two friends laughed and then, hand-in-hand, ran off to play together in the hot sun. +Once upon a time there lived a big family. They loved each other very much and they were always kind and caring. + +One day, the youngest child was given an old telephone. He was so happy and excited that he ran to show it to his mom. + +"Mom, mom! I have a telephone!" He shouted. + +Mom smiled and said, "Ah, that is wonderful! You have to learn how to use it so you can call your friends." + +The little boy tried his best to learn about phones and it wasn't long before he could call his friends to play and chat with them. His mom was so proud of him and was very compassionate. + +The little boy was so happy. He had learned something new and he was so excited to use it. Every day, he would learn something new about the telephone. + +Eventually, he became very confident in using it and he was able to call everyone he wanted and make his family very happy. +One day, a little girl was playing in the garden when she heard something ringing. She looked around, but couldn't see anything. She went to the gate and saw a big pink box by the door. She opened it and, inside, she found a broken bell. + +"Oh that's a funny looking bell," said the little girl. + +She started to ring it gently, and the sound made her giggle. She looked around, but no one was there. Then, all of a sudden, a man appeared out of nowhere! + +"Where did you get that bell?" he asked. + +The little girl replied, "It was in the pink box outside my gate." + +The man smiled and said, "That bell once belonged to me. I'm so glad you found it. You can take it and keep it. Here's a rope so you can wear it around your neck. Now it will always be with you." + +The little girl was so happy! She put the bell around her neck and thanked the man. From then on, she never took it off. Whenever she was feeling sad, she'd ring it and smile. +Once there was a pirate who felt very confused. He didn't know what to do! He sat sadly on his boat, looking out at the sea. He wanted so badly to find adventure, but didn't know where to start. + +Suddenly, he heard a faint voice coming from the shore. He looked and saw a tiny figure waving their arms. He sailed the boat closer and noticed it was a small child. "Help me please," said the child. + +The pirate immediately jumped into action. He took the child on board and asked them what was wrong. The child told the pirate about their home and how it had been destroyed by a giant wave. + +The pirate felt so sad to hear of this tragedy. He knew he had to provide help, so he came up with a plan. He told the child that he would sail around the world to find others who had also been affected by the wave, and bring them help. + +The child smiled brightly and thanked the pirate for his kindness. The pirate and the child both felt less confused about the world now, and, as the pirate set sail, they vowed to make the world a better place together. +It was a bright and sunny day, and Paul had been looking forward to it all week. He loved his time at the gym. + +Paul followed his dad and mom into the big room. His dad pointed at all of the thick mats on the floor and said, "Look! It's time for gym!" + +Paul was so excited. He laughed and clapped his hands. He wanted to run and jump around on the mats. + +His mom said, "Go ahead and play, Paul! I'll be here to watch you." + +Paul jumped and twirled around the floor. He was so thrilled to be in the gym, and he had so much fun! He couldn't believe how exciting it was. + +When it was time to go home, Paul reluctantly put on his shoes and said goodbye. He promised himself he'd always look forward to coming back some day. He couldn't wait! +Once upon a time, there was a young cat named Daisy who had a long, furry tail. She was always very curious about the world around her. + +One day, Daisy was out exploring the neighbourhood when she came across a big field of sunflowers. She was so happy that she jumped up and down with joy. Daisy started to play amongst the sunflowers and spin around in circles. + +Suddenly, Daisy noticed a bee buzzing around the flowers. She was fascinated, and said to the bee, "Hello! What are you doing?" + +"I'm gathering nectar so I can make some delicious honey," said the bee. + +"That's amazing!" said Daisy. She watched as the bee gathered the warm nectar and displayed it proudly in its honeycomb. Daisy watched the bee for a while before saying goodbye and continuing on her way. + +Daisy felt very special after seeing the bee’s special display and she wagged her tail in happiness. She explored the world with a new appreciation. +Once upon a time there was a bird named Jane. She was a small, brown bird with white feathers on her wings. She was very lucky because she could fly. Every day she went to the fields to have fun. + +One day, Jane went to the fields and saw a big, white horse. She wanted to go near the horse but was scared. She sat on a big tree and watched. Suddenly, she fell off her tree and landed on the horse's leg! The horse looked at her and said, "What are you doing here?" + +Jane was very scared but then the horse smiled. He said, "You can fly. You don't need to be scared." Jane was very glad to hear this. She flapped her wings and started flying high up into the sky. She waved goodbye to the horse and flew away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sad bulb. It had been through a lot and was beginning to suffer. Every day it wished for a better life. + +One day, a fairy appeared in a bright light. She spoke to the bulb. + +"Why do you suffer?" she asked. + +"I am so lonely," cried the bulb. + +"Do not be sad," said the fairy. "You can be successful and make friends if you wish." + +The bulb thought about it and decided to give it a try. It worked hard and soon, the bulb was surrounded by other happy bulbs. + +The members of the group supported each other and the bulb was no longer alone. It became very successful and was glowing with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Anna. Anna was 3 years old and loved birthdays. + +One day it was Anna's birthday and she was so excited! Her mummy and daddy and her grandma and grandpa all came around to the party. They gave Anna lots of nice presents. + +"Wow, thank you everyone!", Anna said. Her family all laughed and said, "you're very welcome Anna." + +Everyone gathered around and sang "happy birthday" to Anna. She was so happy! + +Then it was time for the cake. Mummy helped Anna to blow out the candles. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +Anna's family were so helpful. They touched her again and again and said how much they loved her. Anna was very happy. + +The end. +Once there was a fat polar bear. He was on an adventure to find a place to sleep. He searched everywhere, but could not find a place. + +He looked up into the sky and saw an igloo. It was tall, white and furry. He thought it was the perfect place to sleep. + +He went up to the igloo and knocked. A small, furry head peeked out. It was a tiny, white seal. + +The polar bear said, "Hi, little seal. Can I please come in and sleep in your igloo?" + +The seal looked scared. He said, "No, this is my igloo. Go away!" + +The polar bear was sad. He said "Please, I'm just looking for a place to sleep. I promise I won't scare you." + +The seal looked at the polar bear with sad eyes. He said, "OK, you can sleep here. But please be careful not to scare me!" + +The polar bear promised he wouldn't and climbed into the igloo. He slept there for many days and nights, snug and warm in the big, white igloo. +Frank was walking along in the forest when he saw something in a tree. It was a chest! Frank was so excited. He ran up to it and opened it. Inside there was something disgusting! + +Frank started to panic. "What's that?" he said. + +Suddenly, a big spider jumped out of the chest! Frank screamed and ran away. But he couldn't forget what he saw in the chest. + +As he was running, he saw a little girl. He stopped. "What was that disgusting thing?" he asked. + +The girl smiled. "It was a spider," she said. "Don't be scared, they won't hurt you." + +Frank felt better. He thanked the girl and he knew he wouldn't panic when he saw a spider again. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who was looking out of her window. She saw an interesting shadow on the sidewalk outside. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what's the shadow?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a shadow. It's cool, isn't it?". She then explained that shadows are made when something blocks the light. + +"Like when I stand in front of the lamp," the little girl said. + +"Exactly!" her mom said. She then taught her daughter to move her hands and head to make cool shapes with the shadow. + +The little girl had fun making shadow animals and shapes, and soon she was making her own stories with her shadows. + +"Look, Mommy," she smiled. "I made a story about a brave princess and a dragon!" + +Her mom was very proud of her. What a cool little girl! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Mary. Mary was so proud of her wings that she loved to fly around the sky all year long. + +One day, though, Mary was feeling a little scared. She saw that a big storm was coming and knew it was going to be scary. + +“Oh no! Where should I go?" Mary said out loud. + +Just then, Mary's friend Pete flew up beside her. "Don't be scared, Mary!" he said. "Let's fly together and find a safe place!" + +So, Mary and Pete spread their wings and took off, flying away from the storm. They flew higher and higher until they found the perfect spot far away from the scary storm. + +Mary and Pete stayed safe as the storm passed and when it was gone, they flew home together. From then on, Mary was never scared of storms again. +Once upon a time there was an old bear named Jack. He really loved to bake. Every evening he would take flour, sugar, and thinks like that out of his cupboard and start to bake. One night, he was baking away when a little pet came along. + +Jack was surprised and said, "Hello, what's your name?" + +The pet, named Patch, said, "I'm Patch!" And he was looking for a new home. + +Jack said, "You seem friendly, would you like to come home with me?" + +Patch said, "Yes please!" So, Jack took Patch home and they started baking together. + +Jack showed Patch how to mix the ingredients together and then they put the dough in the oven. But they had to be careful not to touch the oven because it was hot and rough. + +When the cakes were done, they both laughed and enjoyed the tasty treat. From then on, Jack and Patch were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lisa. Lisa liked buttons very much, and she wanted one very special button that was very rare. + +One day, she went to the store to try and find the special button. Inside the store, there were lots of buttons, but the special one was no where to be found. Suddenly, Lisa saw a box. On the front of the box was a big lock, and Lisa knew she had to open it! + +Lisa asked the shopkeeper if she could open the box. The shopkeeper smiled and said, "I would be happy to give you the key to the box, but there is one condition. You have to pay me five pennies." + +Lisa smiled and counted out the five pennies. The shopkeeper opened the box and there inside was the special button Lisa was looking for! Lisa was so excited, she hugged the shopkeeper. + +The shopkeeper said, "Go ahead and take the special button home!" + +So Lisa happily took the special button home and kept it safe in a special box. She was thrilled to have the rare button that she wanted so much. +Once there was a bunny. The bunny was hopping through the woods looking for something to eat. The bunny hopped and hopped until it saw a bush. It hopped over to the bush and found a cool bowl underneath. Inside was a yummy carrot! The bunny was so excited, it bowed down to the bush to thank it. + +Just then another bunny hopped over. "What are you doing?" it asked. + +"I found this cool bowl under the bush and there is a yummy carrot inside!" said the first bunny. "I'm bowing to say thank you!" + +The second bunny bowed too, and the two bunny friends shared the carrot. They were so happy, hopping and hopping until they found another bush with a cool bowl underneath. + +They bowed again and began searching for what was inside. +Johnny was feeling very sad. He missed his friend. Every day he asked his mom why the person was not with him anymore. He wanted to play together, hug each other and laugh like they used to. + +One day, his mom decided to explain it to him, but she used words that made it difficult for a 3 year old to understand. She told Johnny that his friend had to go away because of something serious. + +Johnny was confused and asked his mom, "Why is he serious?" + +His mom looked him in the eyes and said, "Sometimes people miss their friends and it makes them very sad, so they feel serious". + +Johnny felt better after his mom's explanation. He still missed his friend, but he knew that it was okay for people to miss each other. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of foxes. They had a cozy den in a big, green field. But one day, the foxes noticed something strange in the sky. A loud noise filled the air and the foxes became very scared. + +Mama fox asked, "What is it?" Papa Fox quickly replied, "It looks like a bird scattering plastic from the sky!" + +The fox family looked up and saw a huge bird flying overhead and dropping plastic everywhere. Mama fox shouted, "Let's quickly gather up the plastic before it ruins our den!" + +So the foxes ran and hopped around the field, trying to collect all the plastic pieces. They did their best, but it was a difficult job. After a tiring hour, the fox family had gathered all the plastic. + +Mama fox sighed and said, “That was uncomfortable! Let’s make sure the plastic doesn't come back again.†+ +The foxes agreed, and they found a way to recycle the plastic. They made sure to never litter at their den again. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a noisy fridge. Its hum filled the kitchen all day long. + +One day, the fridge got too hot and started to melt. Its door opened, and a puddle of water poured out! + +Mummy walked into the kitchen and saw the mess. She noticed the melting refrigerator and said, "Oh dear! What's going on here?" + +Just then, a little voice said, “I did it. I was trying to get a snack. I opened the fridge and it melted!†+ +Mummy smiled, gave the child a hug and said, “No worries. We can get another fridge and next time, you must ask me first before opening it.†+ +The mom and child went out together and bought a new refrigerator. This time, they made sure it was not so noisy. +One day, Mommy, Daddy, and Baby went to the park. Everything was shiny and happy. Then Baby noticed a big, dull club. + +"What is it?" Baby asked. + +"It's a golf club," Daddy said. + +Mommy and Daddy started to laugh and giggle. Baby wanted to join in, but he couldn't figure out why it was so funny. + +Mommy pointed to the club. "Do you know why it's so funny?" + +Baby shook his head, confused. + +"See this little hole at the end? We are going to lock the club inside this big park fence and keep it safe." + +Baby's mouth fell open. "Lock it? We can do that?!" + +Dad smiled and nodded. "Yep! That's the way we keep it safe." + +Mommy and Daddy helped Baby lock the club inside the fence. Now it was safe and sound until they returned. + +Baby giggled and felt happy. He liked helping out at the park. +Tommy was very excited. He had just bought a magazine from the store. It was an amazing magazine about animals. + +At home, he opened it up and saw pictures of cats and dogs, and ones of birds and snakes. He was so surprised. + +Tommy then showed the magazine to his mum. She said, "It looks amazing! Where did you sell it?" + +Tommy said, "At the store. I sold it and now I can look at all the animals inside." + +Mum said, "That's great, Tommy. You did a very good job." + +Tommy smiled and went back to looking at his magazine. He was so happy that he had sold the magazine and he couldn't wait to share it with his friends. +Once there was a little boy named Tony. He wanted to get outside and play, but the wind was blowing deep. + +Tony asked his mom, "Can I get outside?" + +His mom said, "No, Tony. The wind is too deep. Let's go inside and read a story instead." + +So the two of them went inside to read, but Tony was still sad. He didn't want to stay inside when it was so nice outside. + +Finally, after a while, the wind started to get softer. Tony asked his mom again, "Can I get outside now? The wind is not so deep." + +His mom said, "Yes, you can go out and play now! Just make sure to stay close by." + +And so Tony ran outside and enjoyed the rest of his day playing outside with the soft wind blowing. +Robbie and his mom were having a fun day. They were in the park playing tag. Robbie was running around laughing and having a great time. His mom was smiling, too. They were both enjoying it. + +Robbie stopped and said, "Mom, I'm thirsty." Mom said, "Let's go get a juice. I'll be the judge of which one to get." She took Robbie's hand and they went to the store. + +Robbie saw lots of different juices in the store. Some were juicy, some were sour, and some were sweet. Mom asked Robbie to pick 3 he liked. He was very hard to choose. He looked at all of them before deciding. Then he carefully chose 3. + +Once they were back in the park, Robbie drank his juice and enjoyed it very much. He said, "Mom, this was a fun day. Can we do it again?" Mom smiled and said, "Of course! Let's plan it for next weekend." + +Robbie and his mom both enjoyed their special day together. +Mommy and Daddy went shopping. They wanted to buy some things for their new infant. They looked at a lot of things. + +Mommy said, "Let's buy the popular toy. It has a lot of colors.†+ +Daddy said, “That looks like a good choice!†+ +They took the popular toy and went to the checkout. The clerk scanned the toy and told them the price. Daddy paid for the toy and they left the store. + +On the way home, Mommy said, “I am glad we bought the popular toy for our infant. It will be fun for her to play with.†+ +Daddy smiled and nodded in agreement. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very adventurous and loved to explore the woods near her house. + +One day, Lily wanted to get some fresh air and went outside to explore. Suddenly, she saw a dark hole in the ground. She wanted to know where it led to. + +"Mommy, can I go down the hole?", Lily asked her mom. + +Her mom grinned and said, "Yes, but be careful, ok sweetie?". + +Lily nodded and smiled, then started to climb down the dark hole. + +When she reached the bottom, Lily saw a big cave. Inside the cave was a huge pile of mints! She couldn’t believe her eyes, and she quickly grabbed one of the mints and put it in her pocket. + +Just then, her mom called for her from the top of the hole. + +She shouted up, "Mommy, can I take some mints home?". + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, Lily, but only a few. That way you can share them with your friends". + +Lily smiled and quickly grabbed a handful of mints. She waved goodbye to the cave, and climbed back up the dark hole. + +On her way home, Lily shared some of the mints with her friends and kept the rest for herself. + +She made a promise to herself to +Once upon a time there was a jogger. He ran everyday to keep his body fit and strong. But sometimes, he would forget something important. + +One day, he was running and he remembered that he was supposed to deliver something to a friend. He felt silly for forgetting and he quickly ran to his friend's house. + +When he arrived, his friend was not home. He set the fragile package on the doorstep and knocked on the door. + +Suddenly, he heard a tiny voice from inside. It was his friend's little daughter. She asked, "Who's there?" + +The jogger said, "It's a friend from far away. I have a present for you." + +The little girl opened the door and smiled. She could see the package and asked, "What's inside?" + +The jogger smiled and said, "Open it and find out." + +The little girl carefully opened the box and found the most beautiful surprise. She smiled and said, "Thank you for the delivery!" + +The jogger smiled back and said, "You're welcome." + +From then on, the jogger remembered to never forget an important delivery again. The End. +Jill wanted to play outside with her friends, but the sky was dark. Then, she saw something in the sky. It was a black flame coming down! She excitedly called her friends. + +Jill: "Guys! Come look!" + +Her friends crowded around to see. It was a big, black flame. + +Friend 1: "What is it?" + +Jill: "I don't know, but it's really big and hot!" + +Suddenly, the flame started to make loud noises and it destroyed the ground around them. Jill and her friends got scared and started to run away. + +Friend 2: "Let's go! It's too dangerous!" + +They all ran away as far as they could and watched from a safe distance as the black flame destroyed everything in its path. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved playing with his toys. One day he had a special toy, a long stick. Jack thought it was the best toy ever. + +Jack decided to take his toy outside. When he stepped out, the sun was shining and the sky was so blue. He found a nice spot in the grass and started playing. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice. He looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly. "Hello Jack," the butterfly said. "Can I play with you?" + +Jack was so excited. He smiled and said, "Yes! We can play together." He pretended the stick was a horse and galloped around with the butterfly. They laughed and enjoyed their fun time together. + +Then Jack had an idea. He said, "Let's have a joke time! I'll tell you a fun joke first." The butterfly nodded and said, "Ok. Let's hear it!" + +"Why did the toy go to the doctor?" asked Jack. The butterfly answered, "I don't know, why?" "Because it was feeling a bit dizzy!," said Jack and both of them laughed together. + +The butterfly flew away and Jack continued to play with his toy all day. He had lots of fun, just like always. +Milo was so excited. He was going to help mummy in the kitchen! He grabbed a big tray from the cupboard and watched mummy put the expensive food into it. + +Mummy said, "Milo, this tray needs to go in the oven. Can you help me to put it in?" + +Milo nodded and carefully placed the tray into the oven. Mummy said, "We need to leave it in there for twenty minutes. Can you help me count to twenty?" + +They both started to count together and soon they had reached twenty. In the meantime Milo watched the food in the oven through the window. He could see it burn and turn a golden brown colour. + +Mummy said, "Right, let's take it out now and put it on the table." + +Milo felt so proud as he carefully helped mummy take out the tray and put it on the table. He had helped to make a lovely dinner! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Clara. She wanted to explore the world, so she put on her shoes and headed outside. + +Clara walked through the meadow until she saw a creek. It sparkled in the sun and looked so fair. Clara remembered hearing stories about a creek and was excited to see it for herself. + +"I'm just about to the creek!" She shouted with joy. + +As Clara neared the creek, she saw a group of animals gathering around it. They were brightly colored birds and small furry creatures. + +Clara smiled as she watched them scatter around the creek. She wished she could join them, but she knew she couldn’t. + +Suddenly, one of the animals hopped over to her and asked, “Would you like to play with us?†+ +Clara was so excited she didn’t know what to say. She nodded her head yes, and off they went, playing and exploring around the creek. + +The day came to an end and Clara said goodbye to her friends. She was so happy she had found the creek and gotten to have all these fun adventures with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She wanted to learn something new. So she asked her mom and dad to get her a tutor. + +They said yes and opened their wallet to pay. But they saw they did not have enough money. So they decided to look for a cheaper tutor. + +They asked around and found one. But the tutor was not very good. So they decided to keep looking until they found a better one. + +Finally, they heard about an expensive but very good tutor. They decided to open their wallet to pay again. + +When the tutor arrived, Lucy was very excited. She asked the tutor to teach her many things. The tutor smiled and said, "I'm here for that!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry fox. The fox had a special skull in his pocket. It was bright white and sparkled in the moonlight. + +One day, the fox was feeling curious and decided to turn the skull. When he turned it, a magical voice said, "Greetings! I am the Skull Genie and I can grant you one wish." + +The fox was excited and said, "I wish for more treats!" The genie smiled and waved his hand. A bright light shone and suddenly a basket of treats appeared next to the fox. + +The fox thanked the genie and said goodbye. The fox ate the treats and hopped away into the night, the skull still in his pocket. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Kate. One day, Kate saw a pretty dress in the window of a store. The dress was very bright and had lots of fun colors. + +Kate went inside the store and looked at the dress. She wanted it so much. The shopkeeper asked, "Would you like to buy this dress? It's so pretty!" + +Kate smiled and said, "Yes please!" The shopkeeper took the dress down and wrapped it in a dark blue box. + +Kate hugged the box to her chest. She couldn't wait to get home and try it on. She opened the box and the dress was so beautiful. Kate took off her old clothes and put on the new dress. + +The dress fit perfectly. Kate spun around and looked in the mirror. She looked like a fashion princess. She couldn't believe how special she looked. + +Kate smiled and said, "I love this dress so much". Then she closed the box and ran out the door to show her mom and dad. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small village with a big problem. All the animals in the village were selfish and would never act kindly towards each other. + +One day, the animals had a big meeting. They decided to try and fix their problem by getting a new roof for their village. + +The zoo-keeper said "I can help! I can give you my old roof and build you a new one!" + +But the other animals were still being selfish. They said "No! We don't want your old roof! We want a new one!" + +The zoo-keeper was so angry at the selfish animals. He said "Fine, I won't help you then. You need to act kinder and nicer to each other if you want me to help!". + +The animals thought about it and decided to be nicer to each other. Pretty soon the animals were all working together to build each other a new roof. + +In the end, the village had a new roof and the animals were no longer selfish. From now on, they decided to always be kind and act nicely to one another. +Once upon a time there was a bird named Tommy. Tommy loved to travel. He had a reliable birdcage that he used to keep himself safe on his travels. + +One day he decided to go on a long journey away from his home. On his travels he saw many wonderful things. He saw tall mountains, deep rivers, and many different animals. + +When he was getting tired of his travels he thought to himself, "I'm ready to go home now." + +So he started to fly back to his birdcage. As he reached it he sat down and said, "At last, a reliable old birdcage to rest in." + +Then, as he settled down in his birdcage, he thought to himself, "What an adventure I've had today!" +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Jack. He was a brave and courageous boy who liked to explore. + +One day, Jack was walking through the forest and he heard something snarling. He looked around and saw a big white bear. +Jack was scared, but he bravely walked closer to the bear. + +Suddenly Jack saw that the bear was stuck in a white skirt and he knew he had to rescue it. "Can I help you?" he asked the bear. + +The bear nodded and said in a kind voice, "Yes please!" + +Jack carefully freed the bear from the skirt and thanked him for trusting him. The bear thanked Jack in return and they said goodbye. + +Jack had bravely rescued the white bear and saved the day! +One day, a young girl named Emma was out in the garden. She loved to pick flowers and she had her favorite, a white daisy. She loved the way it sparkled in the sun. + +As she looked around, suddenly she saw something unknown in the bushes. She slowly tip-toed closer to it, wondering what it was. + +When she got nearer to it, she saw it was a kitty. But it was all grey and fuzzy, with a little pink nose. Emma was so excited! She wanted to pick it up and give it cuddles. + +Just then, the kitty opened its eyes and gave her a sweet smile. Emma melted. She scooped up gently and cradled the kitty in her arms. + +“Hello there,†Emma said softly. “What’s your name?†+ +The kitty just purred and blinked and kept smiling at her. Emma knew it was too young to talk, but she felt a special bond between them. She gave the kitty one last cuddle and then set it back down in the bushes. + +“Bye bye,†she said, with a big smile. She waved as she walked away, feeling happy and excited about her unknown new friend. +Once upon a time there was a big family. Mama and Papa loved each other very much, and they had a marriage. + +One day, Mama and Papa said to their three kids, "You need to listen well today. We have something special to tell you." The kids were very excited. + +The eldest child asked, "What is it? What do you want to say?" + +Mama and Papa looked at each other, smiled, and said, "We are going to have another baby!" + +The kids were so happy. The eldest one cried out, "That's so nice! I'm going to be a big brother!" + +Mama and Papa hugged each other and said, "Yes, you will be the best big brother!" + +The kids smiled and hugged their parents. They knew that a new baby would bring lots of joy to their big family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She was 3 years old and she loved to play in the park. + +Last Sunday, Ann went to the park with her mom. She ran around the tall trees, splashed in the puddles, and climbed up the slides. But then, something unexpected happened! Suddenly, a bird flew out of a bush and started to attack Ann! + +Ann's mom quickly said, "Ann, stay still and behave!" Ann listened and stood still like a statue. + +Mom then took out her purse and scattered some pepper around Ann. The bird flew away! Ann was so relieved. + +Mom then said, "Come on, let's go home. I think you learned something today." + +Ann nodded and replied, "Yes, mom. I learned that I need to behave when things get deep." + +They both walked home happily. The end. +Once upon a time there was a big hairy bear. He loved to explore the woods and look for adventures. One day, he was walking through the forest when he found a lone boot. He touched it and it felt so soft and squishy. He knew he had to try it on! + +The bear picked up the boot and held it in his paws. He put the boot on his furry foot and it fit perfectly! The bear rejoiced with joy and ran around the forest with his new boots. + +When he was done running, he heard a voice call him from behind. + +"Hi there," a small girl said. "That boot looks nice on you!" + +The bear smiled at the little girl and thanked her. They talked for a while, and then the girl ran off, leaving the bear alone again. + +The furry bear went on many more adventures with his new boot. He always felt warm and cozy on his paw, and the boot was always a reminder of the kind little girl's friendly voice. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tim. He was three years old. + +One day Tim decided to wander. He went down the street. Everywhere he looked there were interesting things to see. He passed a bakery, a pet store and a clothing shop before he came to the mysterious barber shop. + +Tim wanted to go in and explore, but he was scared. He was just a little boy and he didn't know what to expect. + +Just then, the door of the barber shop opened and out came a friendly looking man wearing a bright blue apron. + +"Hello there," said the barber. "Would you like to come and have a look around my shop?" + +Tim was brave and he decided to go inside. Inside there were funny looking machines and colorful bottles. Everywhere he looked there was something new and strange. + +Tim had the best time. And from that day on he always remembered the mysterious barber shop. +Once upon a time there were two best friends - a rabbit and a bear. They liked to play together in the meadow every day. One day they decided they wanted to gain some shade, so the bear climbed up a very tall tree. He found some shade and he was very happy. + +The rabbit started to get jealous of the bear. He said to the bear, "Hey that's not fair! Why can't I climb the tree too?" + +The bear said, "I'm sorry rabbit, you're just not strong enough. I just want us to have some fun. Why don't you find some shade over there?" + +The rabbit thought about it for a moment, then he smiled. He noticed that there was a big leafy bush near by. The rabbit hopped underneath the bush and found a nice shady spot. + +The bear and the rabbit spent the day playing games and having fun under the shade of the bush. They were glad they were still best friends and happy they could enjoy the day together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Noa wanted to read her bedtime story. She asked her mum for help, and her mum said, "Ok Noa, we can read a story together!" + +Noa ran over to the bookshelf and looked for the perfect story. She saw one about a rare clock. Noa was very excited and grabbed the book. + +Noa and her mum settled into their comfy reading chairs, and Noa opened the book. The clock in the book was bright and colourful, like a rainbow. Noa said excitedly, "This clock looks so nice!" + +Her mum smiled and said, "It sure does. It says here that it is a rare clock and it is very special." + +Noa was delighted, and she enjoyed the rest of the story. When they were done, Noa gave her mum a big hug and a kiss and said, "Thanks for reading the story, Mum. I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy always loved when it was stormy outside. She loved to watch the clouds and listen as the thunder boomed. + +One night, there was a really loud thunderstorm outside. Daisy had just gone to bed but the thunder made it very hard to sleep. + +She tugged at her mom's arm and said, "Mama, I can't sleep." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Daisy. It's just a big thunder storm outside, nothing to be scared of." + +But Daisy couldn't stand it. She was so scared of the big booms. + +So her mom held her tightly and sang her a lullaby until Daisy fell asleep. When she woke up, the thunder had stopped and the sun was out. But the clouds were still broken and dark. + +Daisy smiled and thought to herself, "If I'm brave, I can sleep when there's thunder." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She liked to explore and play. One day, when Lucy was in the garden she saw something mysterious. It was a mirror! + +The mirror seemed very special so Lucy got closer to it. She looked around cautiously because she was not sure if it was okay to touch it. Suddenly, the mirror spoke to her. + +"Do you want to come and play?" + +Lucy was surprised and a bit scared at first, but then she smiled and nodded. She stepped through the mirror. On the other side, she saw a magical world full of bright colors, sweet smells, and friendly animals. + +Lucy had the best day ever. She played in the garden, ran around a beautiful lake, and made new friends. As she left, the mirror said," See you soon!" + +When she returned, Lucy told her family about the mysterious mirror. They all wanted to meet its magical world, so Lucy brought them to the garden. She showed them the mirror and said, "Let's go play!" +Once upon a time there was an old man who had a big, red car. One day he decided to take it on a drive. + +The old man waved to his friends as he drove by and they all shouted, “Goodbye!†+ +He drove faster and faster, but then he started to go too fast. He had to slow down. + +He said to himself, “I must go slow. Going too fast is not safe.†+ +He pressed the brakes, but they were too hard. He couldn't stop. He said, “Oh no! What should I do?†+ +He remembered something his daddy always said to him, “If you have too much speed, turn the wheel to one side and you’ll slow down.†+ +The old man did what his daddy said and sure enough, his car started to slow down. He was so happy he had listened to his daddy's advice. + +He smiled and said, “I guess even old people can learn new tricks!†+Once upon a time, there was a furry pet who wanted to go on an adventure. So, the furry pet turned around and saw a space filled with wonderful things. It was very exciting! The pet made their way around the space and found a door. Amazingly, the door opened up to a secret place! + +The pet stepped through the door and couldn't believe what they saw. There were furry creatures flying around in the sky, candy trees, and all kinds of strange things. The pet was so excited! + +Suddenly, a furry creature flew up to the pet and said, "Welcome to my secret space, my friend! Would you like to explore with me?" + +The pet smiled and said, "Yes, please!". + +So, the two furry friends explored the secret space together and had a lot of fun! They laughed and played for the whole day until it was time to go home. + +The pet turned around and waved goodbye before walking out of the secret space and back into the regular one. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to skip. So he put on his shoes and skipped out the door. + +He skipped to the cross on the street corner. It was an expensive cross, with shiny stones. The little boy wanted to touch it. + +“Hello?†he said. “Can I touch the cross?†+ +But no one answered. The little boy wondered why. He wanted to touch the beautiful, expensive cross so badly. + +Suddenly he heard a voice behind him. It said, “You can touch it if you like.†+ +The little boy turned around and saw an old man. The man was smiling. “Thank you!†said the little boy. He skipped over to the cross and touched it lovingly. + +The little boy smiled with joy. He thanked the old man and skipped away, taking with him the memory of the beautiful, expensive cross. +One day, a small mouse named Mary was walking through the park. She saw a kite hanging high in the sky. "I wish I could fly like that," said Mary to herself. + +Suddenly, Mary saw a jar of ink on the ground. She smiled as she picked it up and began to draw a kite. When she was finished, she stepped back with a proud smile. The kite was small, but it was the most beautiful kite ever. + +"I'm gonna put my kite in the sky!" said Mary. She raced to the top of the hill, found a big tree and hung her kite from one of its branches. The wind blew, the kite flew and Mary felt happier than ever. "Yes!" she said with a laugh. + +Mary couldn't help but marvel as she watched her kite twirl and sway in the sky. "I did it! I put my kite in the sky!" she said in delight. + +The morning flew by and soon it was time to go home. Mary said goodbye to her kite and promised to come back soon. She grabbed the jar of ink and set off, feeling very proud of herself. +Once upon a time there were two bears, Blu and Red. Blu and Red were best friends, but always liked to fight. One day, Blu saw something pretty in the sky and he told Red about it. Red wasn't so sure about it and he wanted to fight to see who was right. + +Blu said, "Let's not fight. Let's just look up at the sky together." Red said, "Ok friends, let's just look up at the sky peacefully." + +So Blu and Red looked up at the sky together every day and every time they were reminded of how special they were. They knew they could always be friends, even when they had ordinary days and silly fights. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl called Lucy. She was playing with her toys in the garden when she found something really special. She picked it up to have a closer look and discovered it was a shiny, silver razor! She smiled and gave it a squeeze. + +"Mummy, look what I found!" she said, looking up with a big grin. + +Mummy smiled back and said, "That's so pretty, Lucy! What do you think it is?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "It's a razor!" + +Mummy nodded and said, "That's right! But please be careful with it!" + +So Lucy played with it carefully, squeezing it gently in her tiny hands, until it was time to go back inside. And when she got home, she kept her beautiful razor safe in her special box, so she could play with it again soon! +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to study. She opened a book and saw a worm. + +"Oh no!" she said, "what a terrible worm!" + +But the worm was friendly. It said, "Don't be scared! I want to help you study." + +The girl was surprised. She said, "Really?" + +The worm nodded "Yes! I can tell you some facts about the book you're reading." + +So the girl and the worm studied together. The worm knew a lot about the book and the girl learned so much. + +When they finished, the girl was so happy. She thanked the worm and said goodbye. + +The worm smiled and waved. It said, "It was nice to study with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a sunflower. It was pale and beautiful. It was very happy, growing in the bright sunshine. + +The sunflower looked around and saw birds scattering around in the sky. The birds were so happy. + +One day, a little girl came to the sunflower. She was only three years old and so small. She smiled at the sunflower and said, “Hi, sunflower. Can I pick you?†+ +The sunflower thought for a moment and then said, “Yes. You can pick me. I will make you very happy.†+ +So the little girl carefully picked the sunflower and scattered the petals around in the sunshine. She giggled with delight as the petals danced in the breeze. + +“Thank you, sunflower!†the little girl said. + +The sunflower smiled and said, “My pleasure. I am happy to make you happy.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Milly. Milly was excited because she had been invited to a special party! +Milly had received a unique invitation. It was bright and colourful with lots of pictures. Milly couldn't wait to go to the party. + +On the day of the party, Milly got dressed in her best dress and put her party shoes on. She said goodbye to her Mommy and Daddy, hopped on the bus and rode to the party. + +When she got there, Milly was surprised to see all the decorations. There were balloons and streamers everywhere. Milly was so excited that she didn't want to stay in one spot. + +She said to her friend, "Let's go explore!" + +Milly and her friend spent the rest of the party running around, exploring and having lots of fun! They stayed until the party was over and then it was time to go home. + +Milly had a very special day. She was so glad she stayed and enjoyed the unique party. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. Bob was a very nice and curious 3-year-old. He always wanted to build something new. + +One day, Bob's family decided to go on a vacation and Bob was very excited. He was so excited he couldn't stop talking about it for days. + +When the vacation came, Bob couldn't wait to start building something. He started gathering twigs and leaves to build his own hut. + +Bob's mommy saw him building his hut and said: "Bob, that's super! But it's getting really late. Can you finish building your hut tomorrow?" + +Bob nodded and replied: "Okay, mommy! But tomorrow I'll be even bossier and can finish building it faster." + +The next morning, Bob woke up full of energy ready to finish his hut. He worked hard and finally managed to build his own hut with the help of his family. Bob was so proud of himself for building something amazing during his vacation! +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was very obedient and always did everything she was told. One day, Lucy wanted to go outside to play but her parents told her to stay inside. She started to complain and said "But I want to go outside!" + +Her mom said, "No, you can't go outside today. But if you stay inside like a good girl, I'll get you something special." + +Lucy stopped complaining and smiled. She knew there was only one thing she wanted and that was a mint! Her mom laughed, "Okay, I'll get you a mint if you stay inside and obey me." + +So Lucy stayed obedient and after a while, her mom came with a big, juicy mint. Lucy was so happy and thanked her mom for the sweet treat. From then on, Lucy always followed her parents' rules and never complained again. +Once there was a mom and dad. They wanted to have lots of fun, so they decided to buy a kayak. But when they went to the store, they realized the kayak was very expensive. + +Mom said, "We need to save some money first so we can buy the kayak." Dad agreed, so they went home. + +A few days later, they earned enough money and they went back to the store. This time they bought the kayak. They were so excited! + +The mom said to the dad, "I can't wait to try it out. Let's go to the river." + +They took their kayak to the river. They paddled around having lots of fun. It was a great day! +Once, there was a clever girl named Maggie. She loved to explore the world and find out new things. One day, Maggie was very tired and she was walking home. When she arrived she saw a clock on the wall that she hadn't seen before! + +"What's that?" Maggie asked, pointing at the clock. + +"It's a clock," said her mom. "It shows us when it's late or early." + +Maggie was so excited. She had always wanted a clock. She began to yawn. + +"Time to take a nap," said Maggie's mom. + +Maggie hugged her mom, then yawned again and walked to her room. She was so tired but knew she was clever and she could have fun with the clock when she woke up. +Maddy was three years old. She was sitting on the green grass in her backyard. She was looking for something. She saw a toilet in the corner of the garden. She remembered how she used to love playing with it. + +Maddy got up and ran to the toilet. She tried to turn it on, but nothing happened. She was disappointed and started to leave. + +Suddenly, Maddy heard a voice. “Hey! Don’t forget me!†Maddy stopped in surprise. She looked around and saw a frog with bright green eyes. “What are you doing here?†she asked. + +The frog answered, “I’ve been here all along! When you were playing with the toilet, I was here too. Remember? We used to have so much fun.†+ +Maddy smiled. “Yes! I remember now!†she said. She held out her hand and the frog hopped onto it. + +Maddy went back to the toilet and turned it on. She and the frog had a fun time playing together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and she liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, she went outside to play. She noticed a bush with lots of leaves. She went closer and saw something shiny hiding underneath the bush. It was a zip! Lucy was so excited to find it. + + She picked it up and asked her mom what it was. Her mom smiled and said, "It's a zip, sweetheart." + +Lucy pulled the zip, and she saw a beautiful purple dress. She thought it was so fair, and she wanted to try it on. Her mom helped her cover it over her clothes and she looked in the mirror. She was so happy with her new dress! + +Lucy said, "Mom, can I keep it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can keep it if you take care of it." + +Lucy was so excited! She thanked her mom and ran around with the zip all day. She was the happiest little girl! +Once upon a time, a little cat named Max was walking through the forest. It was a sunny day, and Max felt happy and content. Suddenly, Max saw a large bird in the sky. He panicked and quickly ran away. Max ran and ran, not sure where he was going. + +Just then, he noticed a rabbit in a bush. Max thought the rabbit looked very friendly. He asked the bunny: "Can you help me find my way home?" + +The bunny looked smart and friendly. She said: "Follow me! I'll lead you out of the forest." + +Max was relieved to have a friend helping him. He followed the bunny out of the forest. The bunny's furry paws ran quickly, and Max had to run as fast as he could to keep up. Max and the bunny ran until they reached Max's house. + +Max was so happy to be home again. He thanked the bunny for helping him. The bunny said: "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." Then she hopped away, on her way. + +Max went inside and tried to take a nap. He had been so scared that he was exhausted! +Once there was a rabbit who loved to bounce around in the meadow. One morning, the rabbit was hopping in the meadow when he noticed something shiny. He hopped over for a closer look and realised it was a nail. He was excited to have found the nail and thought it would help him with something special. + +However, the nail was stuck in the ground firmly and the rabbit struggled to get it out. He wriggled and pulled but still the nail wouldn't budge. Then he noticed a friendly mouse who had been watching him. The rabbit asked the mouse for help and she said she would try. + +"I'll use my teeth," said the mouse, who was very alert. She began to bite around the nail until finally she was able to pull it out. The rabbit thanked the mouse and said goodbye. He hopped away happily with the nail in his paw. +Once there was a little girl named Tara. Tara was very enthusiastic. One day, she decided to look for an armchair. She hopped up and down in excitement. + +Tara decided to take a walk and soon, she came across an armchair. It was perfect! “I found one!†she shouted happily. + +Tara dragged the armchair home and asked her mom, “Can I keep it?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, but only if you take care of it.†+ +Tara was so excited. She hugged her mom and said, “Thank you!†+ +From that day on, Tara loved her armchair. She sat in it every day, reading and playing. She was so happy and enthusiastic. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named June. She was only three years old. + +One day, June's mommy and daddy asked her if she wanted to go on a bus ride. June was so excited and quickly said yes. + +When they got to the bus stop, it was very cold outside. June shivered a bit, but then her daddy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, daddy will keep you warm." June smiled and snuggled up close to her daddy. + +Eventually the bus arrived. June went up the stairs and found a seat by the window. The seat was cold, so June's mommy put a blanket around her. Then mommy said, "June, we will be there soon and you'll be able to get off the bus and play." June smiled and said, "Okay!" + +When June got off the bus, she was still feeling a little bit cold, so her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, June. I'm here to comfort you." June smiled, revealing her two front teeth, and thanked her mommy before running off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called May. She was only three years old and always wanted to read. + +One day, May went to the bookshop with her mum. In the shop there were lots of books, but none was as special as the one in the corner. May ran to look at it, but as she got closer, she saw that it was very old and really really cheap. She asked her mum if she could buy it. + +Mum thought for a moment. + +“Mum, is it ok if I buy it?†May asked again. + +Mum smiled and said “Yes, I think it’s okay.†+ +So, May bought the cheap old novel and brought it home. Every day she opened it up and looked at the wonderful words. Even though the words were old and she couldn’t read them all, she loved the book very much. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl named Maddy who loved to go on adventures. Today was a special day, because Maddy was going on her first big adventure--she was going on a car ride! But, before she could go, there was one important thing she needed to do: buckle up. + +Maddy happily went over to the car and climbed in. She looked around and saw the long buckle on the seat. She knew what it was for, but didn't know how to use it. + +"Mommy," said Maddy, "What do I do with the buckle?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's your seatbelt, Maddy. It keeps you safe while we drive." + +Maddy smiled and nodded. She put the long buckle across her body and clicked it shut. + +"Good job, Maddy!" said her mom. "Always remember to behave and wear your seatbelt when you're in the car. Now, let's go on our adventure!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She loved playing with her friends in the park. One day, she was feeling very jolly and ran around laughing with her friends. + +Suddenly, Jenny heard a loud siren. She looked up and saw an ambulance drive down the street. Jenny thought it was so cool and asked her friends, "What's the ambulance doing?" + +Her friends said, "It's going to help somebody who is sick. The ambulance will take them to the hospital so they can get better!" Jenny was excited to learn about the ambulance and wanted to know more. + +Jenny asked, "Can we go see the ambulance?" Her friends said, "No, honey. It's too far away. But if you ever feel sick, you can call an ambulance." + +Jenny said, "Ok, I will remember that!" She waved goodbye to her friends and went home. From that day forward, Jenny knew that wherever she was, an ambulance was never far away. +Once upon a time there was a cute little mouse who really wanted to borrow a napkin. He went to his friends to ask but they all said, "No, sorry". The poor mouse was very sad. + +He thought and thought and then he had an idea. He went over to the house of the gingerbread man. When he arrived he saw a beautiful napkin hung up in the window. + +He knocked on the door. The gingerbread man opened it and said, "Hello my friend. What can I do for you?" + +The mouse said, "I wanted to borrow your napkin please". + +The gingerbread man just smiled and said, "Of course you may borrow it. Let me find one for you!" + +He ran off and soon came back with a beautiful new napkin. The mouse thanked him and went on his way. + +He was so happy and he promised to return the napkin the very next day. The end. +Beth had a lot of fun playing with her favourite toy. She ran around the room, her laughter filling the air. Suddenly, she slipped and fell onto the floor. "Ouch!" she exclaimed, tears rolling down her face. + +Beth's mum quickly ran over and scooped her up in her arms. "There there, don't cry. You are not hurt, let's bathe." + +Beth protested, but soon allowed her mum to bring her to the bathroom. It was a bit chilly at first, but after mum washed her body with warm water, Beth began to relax and eventually started to enjoy her bath. + +Mum helped her out of the tub and dried her off with a soft towel. When everything was done, mum put on a clean dress for Beth and gave her a hug. "There, now you feel better. And I'm sorry you fell on the floor and got hurt," mum said with a smile. + +Beth also smiled. She knew that even if she fell, she could always count on her mum's comforting embrace. +There were two little cats. They were jumping around and having fun. One of the cats said to the other, "I love Wednesday!" The other cat replied, "Me too!" + +On Wednesday, the cats were extra excited. They knew something special was going to happen. They sat and waited, alert and ready. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise! They jumped in surprise. When they looked closer, there was a box full of toys for them. They jumped for joy and started to play with the toys. + +The cats had so much fun with the toys on Wednesday. They jumped and laughed and played until it was time to rest. Even then, they couldn't help but smile. +Once upon a time there was a helpful bus. The bus wanted to help everyone but it wasn't sure how. Then one day a little girl named Maria asked the bus to drive her to her friend Jenna's house. The bus was very excited and quickly agreed. + +On the way to Jenna's house, the bus noticed a lot of people were in need of help. The bus pulled over and asked Maria if he could stop and help everyone. Maria smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +The helpful bus went up and down the streets asking people if they needed help. Some people needed food, others needed a place to stay and some just wanted a friend. The bus was so happy to help everyone. + +When the bus finally arrived at Jenna's house, Maria thanked the bus for all the help it gave to everyone. The bus said, "It was my pleasure! I'm happy anytime I can help someone." + +Maria and the bus said goodbye and the bus drove away. From then on, the helpful bus was always looking for ways to make people's lives a little better. +Once upon a time there was a fancy bee. She loved to fly around and explore the world. One day she noticed something in the garden that was very interesting. It was a small box, and it had a ribbon attached to it. She wanted to see what was inside, so she buzzed around the box and tried to open it. + +"What are you doing?" said a voice. + +The bee was so surprised. It was a little girl! + +"I'm trying to open the box," said the bee. + +The girl smiled. "That's a fancy box," she said. "It has lots of secrets inside. Do you want to see what's inside?" + +The bee nodded excitedly. "Yes, please!" + +The little girl opened the box, and the bee flew away to explore the world that was inside. She saw all sorts of things, from fuzzy blankets to shiny bugs. She also said hello to some funny looking birds. + +The bee was so excited that she decided to make the box her home. She buzzed around and found something to attach the box to. Then she flew inside and made herself cozy. + +The bee was so happy in her new home, and she lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to be creative and make things. One day she had an idea. She wanted to make something special out of a filthy old rock she found in the yard. + +Sarah asked her mom for the things she needed. Her mom gave her some polish, a paintbrush, and some colorful paint. + +Sarah took the items and went outside. She got to work polishing the rock. She worked very hard and it took her a long time. Once the rock was shiny, she painted it lots of fun colors. + +When she was finished, she proudly showed her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That is a great idea. You did a wonderful job!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, I did it all by myself." She was very happy and the rock looked very pretty. +Lucy was scared. She had lost her favorite teddy bear yesterday and didn't know where it was. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, I am scared. I lost my teddy bear yesterday, can you help me find it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Let's look in the playroom." + +They went to the playroom and looked around. Soon, Lucy found her teddy bear hiding behind the sofa. She was happy and hugged it tight. + +"Mom, I solved the problem! I found my teddy bear," said Lucy. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You are so smart Lucy. Let's never lose teddy bear again." + +Lucy smiled and agreed with her mom. She was no longer scared and never lost her teddy bear again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Paul and Jack, who played together all day. One day the boys wanted a treat so they went to the store. The storekeeper was very rough and said they could not have a treat. The boys started to complain - it wasn't fair! + +Paul said, "Please can I have a treat? I'm really hungry!" + +But the storekeeper said, "No! You have to leave now!" + +Jack replied, "But we've been so good! We don't deserve this!" + +But the storekeeper was not listening and pushed the boys out of the store. The boys were sad and started to cry, but then they remembered that their mothers had made them a special treat earlier that day. + +So the boys ran home and happily ate their treat, despite the storekeeper's rough treatment. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. Jenny liked to help her mom and dad. One day there was a problem with the family car. Jenny's mom said, "Jenny, can you help?" Jenny was excited to help and said, "Yes!" + +Jenny went outside and looked at the car. She could see a case on the floor that was broken. Jenny knew just what to do. She said to her mom, "I can fix it!" + +Jenny's mom gave her tools so she could do the job. While she was working, Jenny's father came outside and asked, "What are you doing?" Jenny said, "I'm fixing the case so the car can run again!" Jenny worked hard and soon the case was all ready. + +Jenny's mom and dad were so grateful. They gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you Jenny!" Jenny felt proud and happy. She knew she had made a difference for her family. +Mommy was so excited. She had just ordered a big box for the family. + +"What is it, Mommy?" asked the little three-year-old. + +"It's a surprise!" Mommy said with a smile. + +The little one was so curious. The box arrived at the door and Mommy opened it up. Inside were two delicate tunas! The little one's eyes widened with excitement. + +"Oh, wow!" the little one said. + +"Do you like them?" asked Mommy. + +"Yes!" the little one replied. + +Mommy carefully cooked the tunas and served them to the family. Everyone enjoyed them so much. + +"This was a great order, Mommy!" the little one said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it certainly was!" +Once upon a time, there was a shape. It was a beautiful shape with lots of colors. It rolled and jumped around in the grass, happy and free. + +The shape enjoyed exploring its world, but it had something to be concerned about. It knew it needed to be protected from danger. + +One day, a big bird noticed the shape in the grass. + +The bird said, "Hey shape, I can help you stay safe! Follow me and I'll protect you from any bad things that could harm you." + +The shape was grateful and said, "Thank you, big bird. I am glad you can help me stay safe." + +The bird flew up high in the sky while the shape rolled along behind. Finally, the shape had something to keep it safe. Together, the bird and the shape explored the bright and beautiful world. +One sunny morning, Jack went to the zoo. He expected to see some furry animals and maybe even a lion. + +Jack's mum said to him, "Let's go and see if we can reach the zoo quickly." Jack nodded. He was excited. + +They reached the zoo really fast. Jack couldn't believe his eyes. There were so many animals, and they were all so furry! He took a deep breath and ran towards the icy penguin pond. + +Jack said, "Wow, can I reach the penguins?" His mum smiled and said, "No, they're too far away! But you can stand here and look at them". + +Jack was delighted. He looked at the penguins closely and saw them dive into the icy water. He waved at them and said, "Hi!". + +The penguins swam away, but Jack felt just as happy as before. He turned to his mum and said, "Can we come back tomorrow?". His mum nodded and said, "Yes! Let's go." + +And so, Jack and his mum left the zoo, ready to come back the next day. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant giraffe. She was always very happy and had lots of friends. + +One day, the giraffe was going for a walk in the park. Her friends said to her, “Let’s have a race!†The giraffe was excited and said “Yes, let’s do itâ€! + +The friends lined up and the giraffe shouted “Ready, steady, go!†They all started running and the giraffe was in the lead. She was running so fast that everyone else couldn’t keep up! + +But then, all of a sudden the giraffe stopped, right near the finish line. Her friends asked her “Why did you stop?†The giraffe replied “My mum just shouted an order to me to come home!†+ +The giraffe's friends all said “That was brilliant! You should have kept runningâ€. The giraffe laughed and said “Maybe next time!†and then skipped off home. +Mia and her mum were walking in the park one day. Mia had her beautiful, pink dress on and was jumping around looking at all the flowers. + +Mia's mum said, “Oh Mia, look what I have!†From her pocket she pulled out a shiny, silver coin. + +Mia smiled and said, “Wow, a coin! Can I keep it?†Her mum nodded and put it in her hand. + +Mia looked at the coin carefully and wondered, “What should I do with it?†+ +The coin sparkled in the sun. Then Mia smiled and said, “I know! I’ll make a wish on the coin, and close my eyes and dream!†+ +Mia closed her eyes and wished for whatever she wanted. Then she slept and dreamed the most beautiful dream. When she awoke, her Mum smiled and said, “Did your dream come true?†+ +Mia nodded, smiled and said, “Yes it did, and it was the best dream ever!†+Once there was a girl named Rose who loved to read. She had lots of books, but her favorite was about a pine tree. Every day, she read it to her teddy bear. + +One day, Rose went outside to look for pine trees. She found one and was amazed! It had smooth bark and rose ran her hands over it. + +Rose looked up at the pine tree and said, "Hello! Can you talk?" + +The pine tree shook its branches and said, "Yes, I can talk. What would you like to hear?" + +Rose was so excited! She asked the pine tree, "Can you tell me a story?" + +The pine tree said, "Once upon a time, a pine tree was so proud of its smooth bark that it decided to share it with the animals of the forest. Everyone loved its smooth bark so much that they named it the King of the Forest." + +Rose laughed and said, "Thank you for the story pine tree!" She gave the pine tree a big hug and ran back home to read her favorite book. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Olive. She loved to play and explore all day long. + +One day, Olive decided to go off on her own and explore the neighbourhood. She walked up to a smelly old house and climbed in through a window. + +Inside, she was surprised to find a curious little pile of olives! She quickly gobbled them up in no time! + +Suddenly, she realized she was lost! She meowed loudly, but there was no response. She began to miss her mommy. + +Just then, a friendly voice called out, "Is somebody there?" Olive meowed louder, and the voice called back, "It's OK little one. You can come out now." + +Relieved, Olive came out of the house and found a friendly old man who asked, "Did you miss your mommy?" Olive meowed, and the old man chuckled and said, "I'm sure she missed you too." + +Satisfied and happy, Olive turned around and hopped back home, thankful for the kind old man who helped her find her way back home. +Once upon a time, a young boy was walking in the forest. The sun was shining and birds were singing in the trees. Suddenly, he heard a splash. He stopped and looked around. There, in front of him, was a big puddle. + +The little boy didn't know what to do. He was feeling helpless. He was alone and scared. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud bark. He looked around again, and a big furry dog was standing next to him. He felt better. The dog smiled at the little boy and said, "Come on, let's explore!" + +The little boy smiled and followed the dog. The two of them jumped and splashed all the way around the puddle. They were having so much fun! + +The little boy was no longer scared or feeling helpless. He was with his new furry friend, and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time there were two guards, Bob and Tom. They were guarding a special castle. Every day, they would stand at their post and watch the castle. Bob and Tom were very happy. + +One day, the castle started to rot. The walls became very weak and crumbled away. Bob and Tom were very sad. + +"What are we going to do about this?" asked Bob. + +"We must find a way to keep the castle safe," said Tom. + +So the two guards searched and searched until they found a big rock. They rolled it in front of the castle and lined it up to keep the castle safe. + +Bob and Tom were very happy. They had done a great job and the castle was safe. They served as guards to the castle with pride. And the castle stayed safe and strong. +John and his mum were out on a walk. They came to a part of the field filled with orange flowers. "Mama, what are these?" John asked. + +Mama smiled and said, "They are tulips. They have a special bulb inside each flower that grows them." + +John was so excited. He picked one and said, "Look Mama! This one has an orange bulb inside it!" + +Mama laughed and said, "That's right, and when the bulb blooms into a flower, it will be orange too!" + +John smiled and said, "That's so cool! I want to take the bulb home with me!" + +Mama smiled and said, "You can take the bulb home, but you must take good care of it." + +John smiled, happy to have his new orange bulb. He smiled and said, "I will, Mama. I won't let it part with me!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Mia went to the beach. The blue ocean was beautiful. + +Suddenly, Mia noticed a big, blue dolphin swimming towards her. Mia was so excited! She smiled and waved her hand. + +The dolphin came closer. Mia asked, "Do you want to be my friend?" The dolphin nodded! + +Mia then took out some food from her bag and said, "I will feed you". The dolphin opened its mouth and Mia fed it some fish. + +The dolphin enjoyed the food so much that it swam around in circles. Mia laughed and said, "You like it!" + +After feeding the dolphin, Mia and her new friend played together all day. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was very tidy and did her best to keep her room that way. One day, her teacher asked if she she wanted to do an exam. Emma was scared as she had never done one before. + +"What is an exam?" asked Emma. + +"It's like a test," said her teacher. "You try your best to answer the questions and get a good mark." + +"But what if I freeze? What if I can't answer any questions?" said Emma, worried. + +Her teacher smiled and said, "That's alright. Just take a deep breath and do your best!" + +Emma took a deep breath and went to take her exam. She tried her hardest and was so happy when she finished. She realised she could do it. She was so proud of herself and was extra tidy to celebrate! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sally and Jack. They were always together, playing and laughing. + +One day, Sally was too rough when she was playing and made Jack sad. Sally said she was sorry, but Jack didn't answer. He just kept looking away. Sally was disappointed and started to look for a way to make Jack forgive her. + +Sally had an idea and smiled. She took Jack's hand and they went to the beach. They went to the reef and looked around. Everything was so colourful and alive. Jack's face lit up and he smiled. + +Sally looked at Jack and said, "Do you want to help me find some dull shells? We can decorate them and hang them in our tree house." + +Jack nodded and they started searching. Eventually, they found some shells that were just right. Jack gave Sally a hug and said, "You can stay my friend." + +Sally smiled back and said, "I forgive you too." They hung up the shells in the tree house and laughed. After that, they always stayed together and never got angry. They were the best of friends. +Once there was a little bunny. He was very shy and he wanted to be wild and free. So one day he decided to hop away from his home and go explore the world. + +He hopped and hopped until he came across a pond. There he saw some wild ducks. He wanted to be friends with them, but he was too shy. He just watched them from the side of the pond. + +Then the duck saw him. He quacked and asked, “What are you doing here?†+ +The bunny said, “I just wanted to be wild and free.†+ +The duck said, “Come join us! We can show you how to be wild and free.†+ +The bunny hopped closer, and soon he was playing with the ducks. He was wild and free and having lots of fun. + +The bunny was no longer shy. He had made new friends and he was having the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to go outside and explore. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. + +When he arrived, he saw a little pond with lots of fish swimming in it. He smiled and said, “Hi fish!†+ +The fish said, “Hello, Jack! Let’s relax and play.†+ +So, Jack sat down and took off his glove. Then he dipped his hand into the pond and watched the fish swim around it. Their movements were so soft and sweet. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed something small and yellow beneath the water. He reached in and found a golden glove! + +He smiled and said, “Thank you fish! I will put on my glove and we can keep playing.†+ +The fish smiled and said, “You’re welcome, Jack. Now let’s relax and have fun!†+ +And so, Jack and the fish kept playing in the pond until it was time to go home. Ever since that day, Jack and his friends have looked forward to their time in the pond, where they can relax and have sweet adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was feeling hot, so the mommy offered her a glove. "Do you want the glove, baby?" Mommy asked. The baby nodded and said yes. So the mommy put the glove on the baby's hand. "Wow, it feels so cool now!" the baby said with a smile. + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad the glove made you feel better baby." Then Mommy suggested, "Let's go outside and play. It's a beautiful day!" + +Baby agreed, so they went outside. The sun was hot, but the glove kept baby's hand from getting too warm. As they played, the baby kept saying, "Thank you, Mommy, for the glove." + +Mommy was glad the glove had helped the baby feel better. She was so proud of her little one. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who got sick. He was very sad and stayed in bed all day, feeling too tired to even sit up. His mum, who loved him very much, called a nurse to help him get better. + +The nurse was kind and gentle. She smiled kindly at Jack and said, “Don’t worry, I’m here to help you feel better.†+ +The nurse sang a quiet song and rubbed Jack’s back. She gave him some special medicine and said, “You’ll feel better soon. I promise.†+ +Jack did feel better. In a few days, he was bouncing around again and playing with his toys. He was so happy! His mum was relieved and said, “Thank you nurse, for restoring Jack’s health and bringing peace to our home.†The nurse smiled and nodded. + +Jack thanked the nurse too and said, “Yes thank you, Nurse! You’re the best!†+ +The nurse laughed and said, “You’re very welcome. It’s my job to make sure you get better. Anytime you don’t feel well, just call me and I’ll be here to help.†+ +Jack was very grateful and smiled. Then he hugged the nurse goodbye, feeling relieved, happy and peaceful +Jimmy was feeling sad. The sky was very gloomy and there were no birds singing. He didn't want to play. +Suddenly, something caught his eye. It was a butterfly! +Jimmy shouted with joy. "Look, butterfly!" He pointed to it, excited. +The butterfly seemed to smile back at him. +Jimmy's mom asked, "Where, Jimmy?" +Jimmy pointed again and answered, "Butterfly!" +His mom smiled. "Let's go see it!" +So, Jimmy and his mom walked towards the butterfly. As they got closer, Jimmy could see its beautiful colours. He smiled and shouted with excitement. +The butterfly flew away. Jimmy waved goodbye as it flew away. He felt much happier now. +Once upon a time, there was a nation full of happy people. They loved to spend time eating delicious treats. + +One day, the people got a special treat! It was time for them to show their love for the nation by coming together. + +They all got up and stood in a big circle. They held hands and smiled at each other. + +"Let's show everyone how much we love our nation!" said one of the people. + +Everyone cheered and began to sing a lovely song. It was a song about the beauty and kindness of their nation. + +When they were finished, they all returned to their seats. They hugged each other and agreed that it was the most delicious moment of all. +Once upon a time there was a wide table. On top of it sat a friendly bear. He was looking around and guessed what all the things around him might be. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hello bear," said a little boy. + +The bear was so surprised! He looked around to see where the voice was coming from. + +"Hello!" the bear said. + +"What's this table?" the little boy asked. + +The bear smiled. "It's a wide table. You can use it to have meals on, or play games on, or even do your homework on." + +The little boy looked excited. "Wow! Can I try?" + +The bear said, "Yes, of course! Go ahead and have fun!" + +The little boy happily climbed onto the table and started to play. He guessed the table had a lot of possibilities! +Frankie was so excited to help Mommy in the kitchen. Mommy saw the cereal spilling from the box and said, "Frankie, can you tie this cereal bag?" + +Frankie said, "Yes!" He carefully grabbed the cereal bag and tried to tie it tight. He pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't stay. It kept coming undone! + +Mommy smiled and said, "Come here, Frankie. Let me show you how. Here, watch." Mommy took the cereal bag and showed him how to tie a bow. + +Frankie watched very closely. He learned that if he crossed the strings, then twisted it tight, he can make it stay. + +"See, Frankie? Now the cereal won't be so messy," Mommy said. + +Frankie smiled and said, "I did it! I can tie cereal now." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Frankie. Good job!" +Johnny was very envious of his older sister Melissa. She seemed to be able to do everything; from polishing the furniture to pouring cereal for breakfast. Johnny was eager to be like his sister and help out around the house, so his mom showed him how to polish the table. + +Johnny smiled proudly as he rubbed the table with the cloth while his mom praised him, "Good job Johnny! Keep it up!" + +Afterwards, Johnny skipped into the kitchen to get his sister's cereal. He poured it carefully into the bowl, and felt a sense of accomplishment when it didn't spill on the floor. + +Melissa came in and saw what Johnny had done. "Wow, good job little brother!" she said, ruffling his hair. + +Johnny giggled, happy to see his sister was impressed with his new polishing skills. From that day on, Johnny couldn't wait to help out around the house and proudly show off his skills to his sister. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She was very scared of thunderstorms. Every time one rolled in, Sam would hide under her bed. + +One day, a very bad thunderstorm came and Sam hid under her bed. She was so scared she started to cry. Then, all of a sudden, Sam noticed a colorful battery in the corner of the room. She picked it up, slid it into her toy car, and zipped it around the room. + +"Wheee!", shouted Sam. She wasn't scared anymore. + +Suddenly, a loud clap of thunder came and Sam got scared again. She ignored the thunder and kept playing with the car. The thunderstorm eventually went away and Sam was no longer scared. + +She stopped playing with the car and looked outside. The sun was out and birds were chirping. + +Sam smiled and said, "I won't be scared of thunderstorms anymore!" +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl named Jacklyn. She liked to play outside and have fun with her friends. + +One day Jacklyn was playing in the park when a very rude voice called out from behind her. She quickly turned around. + +"Hey kid, close the gate after you," the voice said. Jacklyn didn't want to be rude so she went to close the gate. + +When she got there, she saw a big red truck. Sitting inside the truck was an old man. + +He started to laugh and waved at Jacklyn. + +"Thank you for closing the gate," the old man said. "That was very polite of you". + +The old man was smiling now and Jacklyn smiled back. + +"It's ok," Jacklyn said. "We can all be nice". + +The old man just smiled and said, "Yes, we can". +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Ann. Ann loved going to school with all her friends. She would go home every day to her pretty home. + +One day, Ann asked her parents if she could borrow their car to go to school. + +Her parents said, "No, you can't borrow the car. You need to take the bus." + +Ann was sad, but she understood. She went to the bus stop and waited for the bus. She watched all of the cars go by and wished she could borrow one. + +Finally, the bus arrived and she climbed on board. As she rode, she thought about all the places she wanted to go and wondered if one day she would be able to borrow a car and explore them. + +When she arrived home, she was happy to be back in her pretty home. She hugged her parents and thanked them for understanding why she couldn't borrow the car. +Once upon a time a little bear was walking in the forest. He had to get a measure of honey they was tight in the hive. + +"I need to get the honey," he said to himself. + +He tried to get it by himself but it was too high. So he had to ask his best friend, the rabbit, for help. + +"Rabbit, I need to get the honey," he said "Can you help me?" + +The rabbit replied "I can help you if you promise to surrender some of the honey to me." + +The bear thought it was a fair measure, so he agreed. Together, they managed to get the honey down from the hive and the bear could keep his promise. + +The rabbit and the bear were both very happy and ran off together with their honey. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fair girl named Kate. She wanted to go and explore the mine in the woods with her friends. + +So she asked her Mom, "Mom, can I go to the mine in the woods?" + +Her Mom replied, "Yes, Kate, but don't run." + +So Kate promised she wouldn't run and off she went with her friends. + +When they arrived, the children were amazed. They had never seen anything like it. It was dark, but with little bits of light coming through the cracks in the walls of the mine. + +Kate wanted to explore, so she took one step in and suddenly she felt scared. Without her Mom, she didn't know what to do. Then one of her friends said, "Let's run, Kate, it'll be more fun." + +So Kate, being brave, said "OK," and off they went running through the tunnels of the mine. + +It was such a fair adventure that the day passed quickly. When it was time to go, Kate was sad, but she knew she would be back soon. +Once upon a time there was a festival. All the people in the village were happy and excited because it was the festival of lights. + +The little boy named Charlie was so excited too. He was wearing his best clothes and was asking everyone what the festival was all about. + +Everyone was busy decorating the streets and laughing. Suddenly, Charlie saw a harmless animal on the floor. It was a small mouse. + +He cried, "Mouse! Don't be scared!" + +But the mouse didn't stop. It kept running and running. Charlie followed it and kept saying, "Mouse, it's alright." + +Finally the mouse stopped in the corner and Charlie went closer. He saw the mouse was crying! He felt sad so he said softly, "It's okay, you are harmless. Come out and join the festival!" + +The mouse slowly stepped out of the corner and Charlie lifted it up. Everyone in the village clapped and cheered. + +Charlie held the mouse tight and from that day on, they were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was playing in the park one day with her dog Spot. Suddenly, a rat came out from the bushes. Jane was scared and began to run away. Spot stayed and barked at the rat. The rat was so scared that it quickly ran away. + +Jane was so happy. She jumped up and down and shouted, "Yay, Spot! You scared that rat away!" + +Suddenly, Jane's friend, Sara, came out from around the corner. She had been watching the whole thing. + +Sara said, "Jane, you should have stayed and faced the rat. It would have been brave." + +Jane was embarrassed. She parted her lips, not knowing what to say. Spot came over and licked Jane's hand affectionately. Jane felt better and smiled. + +"You're right," Jane said to Sara. "Next time, I won't be scared." +Dave was feeling bored and so he took a walk. He passed a big barrel and he was curious. He wanted to see what was inside, so he carefully tapped on it, but he couldn't hear anything from the inside. He asked some people, "What's in the barrel?" but all they did was shrug. + +He was about to give up and go back home when he heard a voice from the inside. It said, "Help me!" Dave was scared, but he got brave and opened the lid. + +Inside the barrel was a tiny little monster. It said, "I'm lost, can you help me?" Dave was surprised. He said, "Okay! I'll help you. Where do you live?" + +The monster explained, "In my normal house. It's over there in the garden." + +Together they walked to the garden and the monster climbed out of the barrel. Dave was glad he had been able to help the little monster find his home. +Once upon a time there was a little pup named Maggy. Maggy was a very tough pup that dreamed of becoming an explorer. + +One day, Maggy put on her explorer hat, packed her bag and headed out. She wandered and explored until she came to a big surprise. + +It was a cave full of treasures! Maggy's heart skipped a beat. She couldn't believe what she saw. There was gold, diamond and rubies, but most importantly there was a map! + +Maggy picked up the map, looked closer and said "Wow!". She couldn't believe her eyes. + +Suddenly, a voice said "hello!". Maggy was so surprised that she stumbled back. It was an old explorer who said: "I am so happy to see a brave young pup with a tough heart exploring the world. May I help you?". + +Maggy smiled and replied: "Yes please! What is this map?". + +The explorer said: "Follow the map and it will take you to many surprises!". + +Maggy thanked the old explorer and said goodbye as she continued her journey with her map in her hand. The old explorer smiled at her courage and wished her luck. + +From then on, Maggy explored the world, full of surprises, with her tough little heart. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, daddy and baby. One day they all went to a store. + +The mommy said, "Let's buy a window!" + +The daddy said, "Ok!" + +They found a large window and the mommy said, "This window is so big, I love it!" + +But the baby said, "I want candy!" + +The mommy replied, "No sweetheart, we're buying this window today. + +So they bought the large window, and when they got home, the baby was so excited! She said, "Look at the pretty window!" + +And the mommy said, "Yes, we bought it together. Isn't it beautiful?" + +And so they all enjoyed the large window and were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to poke her friends. One day Lucy went to the park with her Mama. It was very cold and Lucy was feeling pretty miserable. + +As she walked around the park, Lucy saw a boy all by himself. She went up to him and asked, "What's your name?" + +The boy said, "My name is Tommy." + +Lucy smiled and said, "Let's play a game!" + +Lucy and Tommy ran around the park, poking each other and laughing. They had so much fun but soon enough, it got dark and it was time to go home. + +Mama said, "It's getting late, let's head home." + +Lucy gave Tommy one last poke and said goodbye. She went home feeling happy and warm, even though it was still cold outside. +Bella was walking around her garden. She was surprised to see a pink engine in the middle of the lawn. She wondered what it was there for. She touched it and it felt warm. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the engine. "Hello," said the voice. "My name is Eugene, and I am here to serve you!" + +Bella was very excited. She asked Eugene, "What can you do?" + Eugene replied, "I can help you with anything you need. Just tell me what you want!" + +Bella thought for a moment and then said, "I want to make a cake!" "The answer is yes!" said Eugene. + +Eugene worked quickly. He fetched the ingredients and mixed them together. Soon, he had made a delicious pink cake for Bella. Bella thanked Eugene for serving her and then took a big bite out of the cake. It was delicious! +Dave woke up and he was excited. Today he was going to get a haircut. He took an icy shower and put on his clean clothes. He ran downstairs to have breakfast with his mum. + +"Mum, I'm getting a haircut today!". Dave said. + +"That's great news" Mum replied. + +They ate breakfast together and then Dave and mum went to the barber shop. They waited in line. When it was finally Dave's turn, he sat in the barber chair and the barber put the icy cape over him. + +Dave was a bit scared, but the barber was friendly and soon he was finished. The barber showed him the mirror and Dave couldn't believe how handsome he looked! He thanked the barber and ran outside to show mum his new haircut. Mum smiled and gave him a big hug. + +Dave was so happy, he had never felt this good before! +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy called Pip. Pip was very sad one day and started to weep. His mummy scooped him up in her arms and asked what was wrong. Pip said, "I want some cream." His mummy laughed and said, "All right then, let's go get some cream." + +They went to the store together, and Pip was very excited. He saw all the different colours of cream in the store! He chose a nice warm cream from a jar, and they went to the cashier. + +When they got home, Pip's mummy opened the jar and gave him some of the warm cream on a spoon. He tasted it and smiled. It was yummy! His mummy smiled too, and they curled up on the sofa together. "That's better," said Pip, cuddling up close. His mummy hugged him and said, "I'm glad you feel better now." +Annie was a great girl. She loved marching all around the house. She would march in the living room, the kitchen, and even up the stairs. + +One day, she decided to march outside. She saw a field of bright yellow flowers and decided to march through it. As she was marching, she heard a noise coming from a jar on the ground. + +She looked closer and saw that it was a jar of jam. She opened the jar and looked inside. It was full of delicious strawberry jam. She couldn't believe her luck! + +Annie opened the jar and dipped her finger in. "Mmm, this tastes great," she exclaimed. + +She smiled and kept on marching, enjoying the sweet taste of the jam as she went. +Sam was feeling serious. He wanted to help his mom but he wasn't sure what he could do. He asked his mom. "Mom, what can I do?" His mom smiled and said "You can help me unload the dishwasher, Sam." + +Sam was so excited. He had never done this before and he couldn't wait to try. He ran to the kitchen and looked in the dishwasher. He was so excited to see all the dishes inside. His mom came over to help him. + +She showed him how to grab a plate and put it on the counter. Then he looked for the fork. He grabbed the fork and put it beside the plate. Then he looked for the spoon. He found the spoon and he put it with the other things. + +Sam was so proud of himself. His mom gave him a big hug. "I'm so proud of you, Sam. You're a big help!" Sam smiled. He was happy that he could help his mom. He had learned how to use the dishwasher and he was very serious about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzie. Suzie loved to clean her messy bedroom. She was determined to make it look neat and tidy. One day, Suzie saw something outside her window. It was gloomy outside and it was starting to fall. + +Suzie was so excited! She quickly grabbed her raincoat and boots and ran outside. + +"Mommy, look!" said Suzie. "It's falling!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it looks like it's raining. We can clean our muddy yard together." + +So Suzie and Mommy grabbed their buckets and brushes and started to clean. They scrubbed and wiped until all the mud was gone. After they finished cleaning, Suzie looked up into the sky and saw the sun peeking through the clouds. + +"Mommy! Look how happy the sky is!" said Suzie. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it looks like the rain made everything all sparkly and bright again." + +And from that day on, Suzie and Mommy always enjoyed cleaning the muddy yard together. +Davis was playing with his toys when he heard his mom in the other room. She was saying something about having to pay for coffee. Davis was curious and came to see what was going on. + +He saw his mom paying for a cup of coffee with a funny-looking machine. Davis asked his mom, “What is that?†+ +His mom smiled and took the time to explain to Davis what the machine was. “It’s called a cash register. It helps us pay for coffee and many other things.†+ +Davis was so excited to learn something new. He asked his mom if he could use the cash register. His mom said yes, and Davis had a lot of fun pretending to pay for coffee. It was a memorable day that Davis always looks back on with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sarah. She loved to use her imagination. One day she saw something very expensive in the store window. She asked her Mom what it was and her Mom said it was a youth. Sarah knew that she could use the youth to play pretend games. + +She asked her Mom if she could get it but her Mom said it was too expensive. Sarah was very sad but her Mom knew of a way they could still get the youth. Her Mom told Sarah they could use their imaginations to make a youth of their own. + +Sarah was excited and with the help of Mom, they used their imaginations to make a beautiful youth using things they could find around the house. With the end of the day, Sarah called her youth a "treasure". Her Mom smiled and hugged her. She was very proud of Sarah. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a rabbit and a bear. They lived on the side of a big hill and were always up for playing and exploring. + +One day, the friends decided to climb to the top of the hill. As soon as they started to make their way up, the rabbit started to complain. + +"This hill is so big!" the rabbit said. + +The bear smiled. "It is a big hill," he said. "But I'll help you. It will be fun!" + +The rabbit thought for a moment and then smiled. He was excited to explore the unique hill. Together they held hands and made their way to the top. + +The friends saw so many amazing sights on their journey - birds singing, trees blowing in the wind and even a big rainbow at the very top. + +When they got to the top, the friends were so happy and enjoyed the view. + +The rabbit smiled. "That was so much fun! I'm glad we didn't complain any more!" +The bear chuckled. "Me too," he said. + +The friends enjoyed the view from the top of the hill and their unique adventure together. +It was a bright day, and the sun shone down on the lake. As the lake shimmered, a little boat bobbed in the water, and in the boat was a tiny cabin. Inside the cabin was a girl and her dad. + +The girl looked out of the little window, and saw a weird bird swimming in the lake. She turned to her dad and asked, "What is that, Daddy?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's a loon. It's a weird bird, but it's very cool. I see them in the lake sometimes." + +The girl grinned and said, "I want to go see it!" And so she and her dad climbed out of the cabin, and made their way to the shore. The loon continued to shine in the sun as the little girl and her dad watched. They both laughed and smiled. Then, after a while, they climbed back into the boat, and continued their journey. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was a very creative kid and loved to spend his time making things. Every morning, Jake would wake up bright and early and get right to work. + +One morning, Jake woke up and found a magical blank paper in his room. He was so excited! He wanted to make something extra special with this new page. He grabbed his crayons and set to work. + +He spent all morning drawing and making bright colors on the page. He poked holes and cut shapes. Finally he was done. + +He looked down at his creative masterpiece and smiled. Suddenly, his mother called, “Jake, come downstairs!†Jake ran down and showed his mother what he made on the page. His mother smiled and said, “That is truly amazing! You are so creative!†+ +Jake beamed with pride, feeling very happy that his mother was proud of him. +Little Timmy wanted to be a pirate. So, one day he asked his mom if he could dress up like one. His mom smiled and said yes. Timmy was so excited. + +He ran upstairs and put on his pirate outfit. The pants were a little bit too big and the shirt was so big that it almost reached the floor. But Timmy didn't care. He was a pirate now! + +He decided to go on a pirate adventure. He put on his hat, grabbed his toy sword and was about to leave the house when he heard his mom's voice. + +Mom: "Where are you going Timmy? What about your shoes?" + +Timmy: "I am going to find a treasure!" + +Mom: "Oh, I see. But don't forget to put your shoes on! They will fit perfectly with your pirate outfit!" + +Timmy was a bit nervous but he did as his mum said. He put on his shoes and he was ready for his adventure. He ran outside and started his pirate mission. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to have fun. He went out to the lake and saw that it was warm and beautiful. He asked his mom if he could go swimming. She said yes, so he got in the lake. + +He was so excited that he started to dive into the water. Down, down, down into the deep blue sea. He loved to see all the different fish swimming around. + +All of a sudden, he saw something very spicy. He couldn't believe his eyes. It was a big, bright red lobster! He reached into the water, but the lobster quickly swam away. + +The boy was disappointed, but he still had fun swimming and diving. As soon as he went home, he told his mom about the spicy lobster. His mom laughed and said, "You can come back and try again tomorrow." +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Joan. She loved playing outside and loved blowing bubbles. One day she saw a bubble floating away and she ran to try and catch it. As she ran, the bubble grew bigger and bigger! + +Joan shouted, "I can't catch it!" + +Then her mom said, "That's ok, Joan. I will help you!" + +So Joan and her mom ran together, but the bubble was still too fast. Suddenly, Joan's mom had an idea. She said, "We can use these cloths to wipe the bubble away!" + +Joan was confused at first, but then she smiled. Together, they wiped away the bubble until it was gone. + +When they were done, Joan's mom gave her a big hug and said, "That was fun, wasn't it?" + +Joan nodded, smiled and said, "Yes, it sure was!" +Once there was a cow named Bo. He lived on a fancy ranch near a river. + +One day he saw something shiny in the river. He wanted to get it, so he left the ranch and went over to the river. When he reached the bank of it, he saw a big block of ice. He nudged it with his nose but it wouldn't move. + +Then he heard a voice from behind him. "You won't be able to break that block of ice with just your nose." + +Bo looked around, he saw a little girl dressed in a warm coat standing there. She had a cute little hat too! + +Bo asked her, "Do you know how to break it?" + +The little girl giggled, "Yes! I know how, just wait here and you will see!" + +She grabbed a big stick and started hitting the block of ice with all her strength until it broke into little pieces. + +Bo thanked her with a big smile. He went back home to the ranch with a shiny trinket he had got from the river. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She wanted some milk to drink. + +She asked her mom, "Can I have some milk?" + +"No, Maria," Mom said. "It's time for dinner now." + +Maria said, "But I want milk!" + +Mom said, "You can have some milk after dinner." + +Maria was sad, and started to cry. It was noisy! + +Mom said, "OK, OK. You can have a cup of milk now. But only one." + +Maria smiled. She said, "Yay!" + +Mom gave her a cup of milk, and Maria was very happy. She drank the milk, and then went to the table to eat dinner. +Once upon a time there was a cute little puppy named Max. +One day, Max was running around in the woods, chasing butterflies and singing. But soon he realised he was lost and too tired to find the way home. + +So he lay down under a shady tree and closed his eyes. +"I'll take a nap," he whispered. + +Max dozed off and when he woke up, he realised he was right at the edge of a cliff! +He looked over the cliff and it was really high. + +Suddenly he heard someone shouting. +"Max! Are you okay?" + +Max looked up and saw his mum. She must have been looking for him! +Max wagged his tail and barked. + +Mum ran to him and hugged him tight. +"Thank goodness! You were so brave to sleep here. Now let's go home." + +And Max and his Mum headed home for a nice warm bed to sleep in. +One day, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to explore the world. One day she wanted to go for a walk. + +Lucy put on her shoes and went outside. She saw the sun shining, birds singing and flowers blooming. It was a beautiful day. + +Just then, Lucy saw something shiny on the ground. It was a copper coin. She was so excited and she picked it up. As she held the copper coin, it felt cold and clean in her hands. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard her mommy calling her. "Lucy, where are you? Come back now!" + +Lucy put the copper coin in her pocket and happily walked back home. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who lived deep in the forest. Every day, bear would go for a walk and admire the sunset. He loved to look up into the sky and see the oranges and pinks in the sunset, it made him so happy. + +One day, bear noticed a little rabbit by the side of the path. She looked very sad, so bear said to her, "What's wrong rabbit? Please tell me." + +Rabbit said, "I'm lost and I can't find my way home. Can you please help me?" + +Bear kindly said, "Of course I can help you, follow me." Bear led rabbit back to her family and they were so happy to see her. Rabbit thanked bear and ran off to join her family. + +Bear watched the rabbits, feeling so pleased he had helped. Then the bear looked up, and smiled as he watched the beautiful sunset. +Once upon a time there was a wood. The wood was so lovely and green. Inside the wood there was a lovely little house. + +The house belonged to a girl called Sophie. Sophie loved living in the wood. She could see the birds and hear them singing. + +One day, Sophie was walking in the wood when she heard a noise. She followed the noise and saw a rabbit. + +The rabbit looked up at Sophie and said, “You own this lovely wood, don’t you?†+ +Sophie smiled and nodded. She said, “Yes, I do. I love owning this wood!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna wanted to fly, just like a bird. She wanted to feel the wind whooshing in her ears and the sun on her face. + +So one day, Anna climbed up to the top of a tall tree. She decided to jump off and fly like a bird! +Just then, two police officers drove up and saw her. "Hey you, don't jump!" they shouted. +But Anna was so excited about flying that she wouldn't listen. She jumped! + +Luckily for her, she was not hurt. Instead, she flew through the air, soft and gentle like a feather. She giggled as the breeze tickled her cheeks. The police officers smiled and watched her fly until she safely landed on the ground. + +Anna was so happy that she had done it! She couldn't wait to try again. +Once upon a time, there was a very adventurous bear. His fur was very soft and fluffy. Every day he would go out on an adventure, exploring the surprises that the world had to offer. + +One day, he came across a wagon, full to the brim with wonderful things. He had never seen so many interesting items before! He wanted to take them all! + +"It looks so fun!" He said to himself, bouncing with joy. + +He carefully climbed into the wagon, and started to load it up, piece by piece. He loaded fruits, vegetables, and enough wood to make a house. The wagon was loaded and ready to go! + +He happily set off on his way, ready for a new adventure. The bear had never been so content in his life. He was so excited that he started to hum a merry tune. + +The bear continued along his journey, feeling thankful for all the wonderful things he had loaded. He knew that this would be an adventure full of memories for him to cherish for years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little house with a red door. A family lived in the house. They were very happy. + +One day, it was the little girl's birthday. The family wanted to celebrate. They put balloons and ribbons on the door. The little girl was very excited. + +All of the girl's friends came to the house. They played games, ate cake, and opened presents. They had a great time celebrating. At the end of the day, the little girl hugged her family and said, "Thank you for my nice birthday party!" +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with things he should not. One day, Spot found a pair of scissors on the floor. He picked them up with his mouth and started running around the house. + +Spot's mom saw him with the scissors and shouted, "Spot, stop! That is not a toy!" But Spot did not listen. He kept running and playing. Then, he tripped on a toy and fell. The scissors poked his paw and Spot started to suffer. + +Spot's mom came to help him. She took the scissors away and hugged him. She said, "You must not play with things that can hurt you, Spot." Spot learned his lesson and promised to be a good dog from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. Amy had a black cat named Luna. They were best friends and played together every day. One day, Amy found a bottle of perfume. It smelled very nice. + +Amy said to Luna, "Let's put this perfume on you, so you smell nice too!" Luna was not sure, but she let Amy put the perfume on her. Luna sneezed and did not like the smell. "I don't like this," said Luna. + +Amy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Luna. I should have asked you first." They washed the perfume off Luna and played together. From that day on, Amy learned to always ask before doing something to others. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cop named Jim. He was a calm and kind cop. He loved to help people in his town. One day, while walking, he saw a boy with a toy. + +"Hi, little boy! What are you doing?" asked Jim. The boy said, "I want to bury my toy in the sand." + +Jim helped the boy bury the toy. They dug a hole and put the toy in it. Then, they covered it with sand. The boy was happy, and Jim felt good. + +But when they walked away, a big dog came. The dog dug up the toy and broke it. The boy was sad, and Jim was sad too. They learned that sometimes, even when you try to help, bad things can happen. The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with our things and not leave them where they can be harmed. +Once upon a time, there was a big open field. In the field, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her best friend, a small cat named Kitty. They had a secret. + +One day, Lily said to Kitty, "Do you want to play?" Kitty said, "Yes, let's go to our secret spot!" They ran to a big tree in the open field. Under the tree, they had a secret box. They loved to keep their toys in the box. + +But when they opened the box, they saw that all their toys were gone. Lily and Kitty were very sad. They looked for their toys, but could not find them. Lily and Kitty did not have a happy day. They went home, hoping their toys would come back. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bug. The bug was harmless and very friendly. He lived in a big garden with lots of plants and trees. + +One sunny day, the bug was very thirsty. He saw a big puddle and decided to go for a soak. He jumped in the puddle and splashed around. The water felt so good on his little body. + +As the bug soaked, a small girl came to the garden. She saw the bug in the puddle and was scared. But the bug smiled at her and said, "Don't be scared. I am harmless." The girl saw that the bug was nice, and they became friends. They played in the garden and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, the girl was not scared of bugs anymore. She learned that even if something looks scary, it can be harmless and friendly. The bug and the girl were happy and played together in the garden every day. And the moral of the story is to not judge someone or something by how they look, but by how they act. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Anna. Anna loved to bake cakes. She was very good at it. Her cakes were very yummy. Her friends liked to eat her cakes. + +One day, there was a big cake contest in the town. The winner would get a prize. Anna wanted to win the prize. She baked a big, yummy cake for the contest. She used her favorite colors to make the cake pretty. + +Anna took her cake to the contest. Many people came to see the cakes. They all liked Anna's cake. The judges tasted the cakes. They said Anna's cake was the best. They gave her the prize. Anna was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pet dog named Max. They liked to play in the yard. One day, Tim saw a big ball in the sky. It was a hot air balloon. Tim wanted to go up in the air too. + +Tim had an idea. He asked Max, "Can you help me raise a big kite?" Max barked, "Yes!" They worked very quick to make the kite. They used sticks and a big sheet. They tied a long string to the kite. + +Tim and Max went to the field. They ran very fast to get the kite in the air. The wind blew the kite up high. Tim and Max were successful. They watched the kite fly in the sky. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was ready to perform a trick for his friends. He was so excited to show them what he could do. + +One sunny day, Spot and his friends were playing near a house. Spot saw the roof of the house and had an idea. He wanted to perform his trick on the roof. His friends watched as Spot climbed up to the roof. + +When Spot was on the roof, he performed his trick. He jumped high in the air and did a flip. His friends clapped and cheered. Spot was so happy that he could perform his trick for his friends. They all had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful land, there was a green frog named Fred. Fred loved to jump and play all day long. Every day, he would play with his friends in the sun. + +One day, Fred saw a big green leaf. He thought it would be a good place to sleep. So, Fred told his friends that he would find them later. He jumped onto the leaf and started to sleep. + +While Fred was sleeping, a strong wind blew the leaf far away. When Fred woke up, he saw that he was in a new place. He was scared at first, but then he saw his friends. They had followed the leaf to find Fred. They were all so happy to be together again. And from that day on, they always played near the big green leaf, just in case they needed a safe place to sleep. +One day, a little girl named Lucy got a big box. She was very happy to receive it. Inside the box was an enormous bathrobe. The bathrobe was soft and blue. Lucy loved it very much. + +Lucy put on the bathrobe and it was too big for her. She looked funny in it. She went to show her mom. "Look, Mommy!" Lucy said. "I have an enormous bathrobe!" Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is very big for you!" + +Every night, Lucy wore her enormous bathrobe before bed. She felt warm and cozy in it. She liked to pretend she was a big bear in the soft, blue bathrobe. And every night, her mom would tuck her in and say, "Goodnight, my little bear!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with bubbles. One day, she found a cheap bubble toy in her room. She was so happy and ran outside to play with it. + +As Sue played with the bubble toy, she saw a small bird. The bird was sad because it could not sing. Sue whispered to the bird, "Don't be sad, little bird. I will help you." She blew a big bubble around the bird. The bubble lifted the bird high into the sky. + +The bird was so happy to fly high in the sky. It began to sing a beautiful song. Sue smiled and knew she had done a good thing. The moral of the story is that even a small act of kindness can make someone very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was a very lucky girl. She had a pretty dress with a zipper. One day, Lucy wanted to wear her pretty dress to play outside. + +Lucy tried to put on her dress, but she had a struggle with the zipper. She pulled and pulled, but the zipper did not move. Lucy felt sad because she could not wear her pretty dress. + +Then, Lucy's mom came to help her. With a big hug, they fixed the zipper together. Lucy felt happy and lucky again. She wore her pretty dress and played outside all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named True. True was very stubborn. He liked to play all day and did not like to listen to anyone. One day, True saw a cat sleeping under a tree. True wanted to play with the cat, so he went close to the cat. + +True said, "Hey cat, wake up and play with me!" The cat did not like to be disturbed. The cat said, "Go away, True. I want to sleep." But True was stubborn and did not listen to the cat. He kept trying to play with the cat. + +The cat got very angry and jumped on True. They both started to fight. In the end, the cat hurt True very badly. True was sad and in pain. He learned that he should not disturb others when they do not want to play. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a big, thick watch that he wore every day. He loved his watch so much. It was a gift from his mom. + +One day, Tim was playing with his friend, Sam. Sam saw Tim's watch and said, "Wow! I like your thick watch, Tim!" Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. My mom gave it to me." + +As they played, the watch got caught in a tree. Tim tried to get it out, but he could not. He felt sad and wanted to quit. Sam said, "Don't quit, Tim. We can get the watch out together." + +Tim and Sam worked together, and they got the watch out of the tree. Tim was so happy, and he said, "Thank you, Sam, for helping me. I am glad I did not quit." They both smiled and played some more. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red hen. She was very reliable. Every day, she laid an egg. One day, she laid a big, golden egg. She was so proud of her egg. + +A little boy saw the hen and her egg. He asked, "Can I have your egg?" The hen thought for a moment, and then she replied, "No, this egg is mine. I will keep it safe." + +The little boy was sad. He wanted the egg very much. So, he took the egg when the hen was not looking. He ran away with the egg. + +The hen saw the little boy running away. She was very sad. She cried and cried, because her egg was gone. The little boy was not happy with the egg, because he knew he had done something wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very curious boy who liked to explore. One day, he found a weird-looking stick in his backyard. He picked it up and started to play with it. + +As Tim played with the weird stick, he decided to snap it in half. When he did, he heard a loud noise coming from his house. Tim ran inside to see what happened. He saw that the bathroom door was now open. Tim knew he shouldn't go in there without asking his mom, but he was curious about the noise. + +Tim went into the bathroom and saw that water was everywhere. He knew he had made a big mistake. Tim ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom was not happy, but she helped Tim clean up the mess. Tim learned that he should always ask for help and not do things on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bunny named Zip. Zip loved to play with his friends in the soft green grass. They would hop and jump all day long. + +One day, Zip found a big envelope on the ground. He was very curious about what was inside. Zip called his friends, "Come look what I found!" They all gathered around the envelope, excited to see what was in it. + +Zip carefully opened the envelope with his little paws. Inside, they found a note. The note said, "You are all special bunnies. Keep playing and having fun!" Zip and his friends smiled and hugged each other. They felt very happy and loved. They played together until the sun went down, and then they went home to their cozy burrows. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a toy piggy bank where he kept his money. One day, he saw a big toy car in the shop. He wanted it so much. But, he needed more money to buy it. + +Tim had an idea. He would guess how much money his friends had in their piggy banks. If he guessed right, they would give him some money. If he guessed wrong, he would give them some money. Tim was very good at guessing, so he won a lot of money. + +But soon, Tim's friends did not want to play with him anymore. They were sad because they lost their money. Tim bought the big toy car, but he was all alone. No one wanted to be his friend. In the end, Tim learned that having things is not as important as having friends. The moral of the story is that being greedy can cost you your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his dog, Spot. Tim loved to play outside in the open yard with Spot. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, today is your birthday! We will have a party with a big cake and a candle on top!" Tim was so excited. He couldn't wait to see the cake and blow out the candle. + +At the party, Tim's friends came to play with him. They played games and ate yummy food. When it was time for the cake, Tim's mom brought it out with a big, bright candle on top. Tim looked at the candle and said, "I will make a wish and blow out the candle!" He took a deep breath, made his wish, and blew out the candle. Everyone clapped and cheered. It was a very happy day for Tim and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Mark. Mark liked to play with rocks. He had many rocks in his backyard. He would pick them up and throw them. Mark was very strong. + +One day, Mark found a big rock. It was the biggest rock he had ever seen. He wanted to move it, but it was too heavy. Mark was sad. He wanted to show the big rock to his friends. + +Mark had an idea. He went to his dad and asked for help. His dad was also strong. Together, they pushed the big rock. It moved a little. They pushed again and again. Finally, the big rock moved a lot. + +Mark was happy. He showed the big rock to his friends. They were amazed at how strong Mark and his dad were. They played with the big rock all day long. And from that day on, Mark and his dad became the strongest in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a big guard named Bob. Bob was very strong and great at his job. He liked to help people and make them feel safe. + +One day, Bob saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she could not play ball well. Bob wanted to help Sue improve her ball skills. So, he showed her how to throw and catch the ball in a better way. + +Sue practiced and practiced with Bob. Soon, she became very good at playing ball. Sue was happy and thanked Bob for helping her improve. Bob felt great because he had helped Sue become better at something she loved. They played ball together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his old dog, Spot. Spot was Tim's best friend. They played together every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and Spot went to the park. They played with a big red ball. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. But soon, Spot was very tired. Tim could see that his old friend needed to rest. + +Tim found a big tree with a lot of shade. He sat down under the tree with Spot. The two friends rested together. The wind blew gently, and the leaves made a nice, soft sound. Tim and Spot were happy. They knew that even though they were tired, they could always find a nice place to rest and enjoy their original fun time together. +Once upon a time, a cute little bunny named Ben lived in a small house in the forest. Ben loved to eat jam. He always had a big jar of jam in his house. One day, he found out that he had no more jam left. So, he decided to go to the store to buy some more. + +On his way to the store, Ben met a new friend, a squirrel named Sally. Sally was also going to the store to buy nuts. They walked and talked together. As they arrived at the store, they saw a big sign that said, "Buy one, get one free!" Ben and Sally were very happy. + +Ben and Sally each got two jars of their favorite treats for the price of one. They shared their treats with each other and had a great time. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can make you happier and bring more joy to your life. +Once there was a cold day. A little dog with fur was outside. The dog did shiver because it was so cold. The dog had no home. + +A girl saw the dog. She said, "Dog, why do you shiver?" The dog said, "I am cold. I have no home." The girl wanted to help the dog. She had a cheap coat. She put the coat on the dog. + +The coat was too small. The dog was still cold. The girl said, "I am sorry, dog. I tried to help." The dog said, "Thank you, but I am still cold." The girl went home. The dog was still cold and shivered all night. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. The farm had wheat. The wheat was tall and yellow. The farmer loved his wheat. + +One day, a dangerous fox came to the farm. The fox wanted to eat the wheat. The farmer said, "No, I will not allow you to eat my wheat!" The fox was sad, but he listened to the farmer. + +The farmer was happy that the fox did not eat the wheat. The wheat was safe. The farmer and the wheat lived happily ever after. The dangerous fox found food somewhere else. +Once upon a time, there was a bald infant named Tim. Tim was very small and loved to play with his friends. He had a big smile and always made everyone around him happy. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mommy. Tim saw his friends playing near the big tree. He was very excited and began to wave his little hand. His friends saw him and waved back, running towards him to play together. + +They played all day, laughing and having fun. Tim's mommy watched them with a smile. As the sun began to set, Tim and his friends waved goodbye to each other. Tim went back home, tired but happy, ready for a good night's sleep. +One day, a man went for a walk. He saw a big empty box on the ground. He wanted to see what was inside the box. As he walked closer, he began to stumble on some small rocks. + +"Oops!" said the man as he stumbled. He looked around to see if anyone saw him fall. He felt a little silly. + +A little girl came up to the man. She asked, "Are you okay?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, I am fine. Thank you for asking." The little girl looked at the empty box and said, "I wonder what was in there?" The man and the little girl laughed and continued their walk, being careful not to stumble again. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue bowl. The blue bowl was very sad. It was sad because it was always alone. One day, the blue bowl saw a red bowl and a yellow bowl playing together. The blue bowl wanted to play with them too. + +The blue bowl went to the red bowl and the yellow bowl. It asked them, "Can I play with you?" The red bowl and the yellow bowl said, "Yes, you can play with us." They started to play together. They were very happy. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the blue bowl away from the red bowl and the yellow bowl. The wind made the blue bowl separate from the other bowls. The blue bowl was very sad again. It was all alone. The red bowl and the yellow bowl looked for the blue bowl, but they could not find it. They were sad too. The blue bowl never found its friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to follow her friend, Doggy, around the park. They liked to play together and have fun. + +One day, Kitty saw Doggy wearing a nice hat. "Wow, Doggy, you look great!" said Kitty. Doggy smiled and said, "Thank you, Kitty. This is the new fashion." Kitty wanted to wear a hat too, so she found one just like Doggy's. + +The next day, Kitty and Doggy played in the park with their hats. But Kitty's hat fell off and got dirty. Kitty felt sorry because her hat was not clean anymore. Doggy saw Kitty was sad and said, "Don't worry, Kitty, we can clean your hat and play together again." + +Kitty and Doggy cleaned the hat and continued to play in the park. They were happy to follow the new fashion and be the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fancy lake. Many people liked to visit the fancy lake. One day, it started to rain. The rain did not stop for days. The people in the town were sad because they could not go to the fancy lake. + +A little girl named Lily wanted to play at the fancy lake. But she could not because of the rain. Lily was sad too. She thought of a way to stop the rain. She asked her friends to help her. They all wanted to play at the fancy lake too. + +Lily and her friends made a big, pretty sun out of paper. They put the sun on a tall stick. They walked to the fancy lake with the sun. The rain saw the pretty sun and stopped. The people in the town were happy. They could play at the fancy lake again. Lily and her friends were happy too. They played at the fancy lake all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big pie. It was a very good pie. But, there was a fearful bird who did not like the pie. The bird was scared that the pie would be eaten by someone. + +One day, the bird saw a girl come near the pie. The bird was scared. The girl wanted to eat the pie. But, the girl did not just want to eat the pie. She wanted to count the pie. + +The girl started to count the pie. One, two, three, four, five. The bird was not scared anymore. The girl did not eat the pie. She just wanted to count it. The bird and the girl became friends. +Once upon a time, in a land with four seasons, there was a little frog named Jumpy. Jumpy loved to jump all day long. He would jump in the sun, jump in the rain, and even jump in the snow. + +One day, during the cold season, Jumpy saw a helpless little bird shivering on the ground. The bird was cold and could not fly. Jumpy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Jumpy had an idea. He jumped high and grabbed a warm leaf from a nearby tree. He jumped back and gave the leaf to the bird. The bird felt warm and happy. Jumpy and the bird became best friends and jumped together through all the seasons. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk down the road. He saw a big dog. The dog was impatient. It wanted to play with Tim. + +"Hello, dog!" said Tim. "Do you want to play with me?" The dog wagged its tail and barked. Tim and the dog played all day. They played with a ball and ran around. + +At the end of the day, Tim and the dog were tired. They sat down by the end of the road. Tim's mom came and said, "It's time to go home, Tim." Tim hugged the dog and went home. The dog was happy and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a unique shop. In the shop, there was a big image. The image was of a tall man who could stand on one foot. The man in the image was very special. + +One day, a little boy went to the shop with his mom. The boy saw the image and said, "Mom, look at the man! He can stand on one foot!" The mom smiled and said, "Yes, he is unique. Not everyone can do that." + +The boy tried to stand on one foot like the man in the image. He fell down, but he tried again and again. Finally, he could stand on one foot too. The boy was very happy. He said, "Mom, now I am unique too!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You were always unique, my dear. You just needed to believe in yourself and try." The boy learned that everyone is special in their own way. The moral of the story is to believe in yourself and always try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big park. Many kids loved to play under the tree. One sunny day, two friends, Tom and Sara, were playing with their toy cars. They made the cars go zoom, zoom, zoom! + +Tom said to Sara, "Let's share our cars and play together!" Sara smiled and said, "Yes, I like to share!" So, they shared their cars and had lots of fun. They made the cars zoom, zoom, zoom all around the tall tree. + +As they played, a little bird came to the tall tree. It saw Tom and Sara sharing and having fun. The bird sang a happy song for them. Tom and Sara looked up and smiled. They knew that sharing made them happy, and it made the little bird happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He went to the fridge to find some food. In the fridge, he saw a big, red apple. Tim was very happy. + +Tim took the apple out of the fridge. But, the apple was too big for him to eat. He needed to cut it into small pieces. Tim had a sharp knife to cut the apple. He was very careful with the sharp knife. + +Tim cut the apple into small pieces. He ate the pieces very slowly. The apple was very yummy. Tim was not hungry anymore. He was a happy turtle. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big storm. The wind was strong, and a tornado came. Everyone was scared. + +A man named Tom did not know about the tornado. He was ignorant. He wanted to drive his car to the store. Tom got in his car and started to drive. + +Tom saw the tornado and was very scared. He stopped driving and ran home. The tornado went away, and everyone was safe. Tom learned to listen to the news and not be ignorant about storms. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cow named Molly. Molly lived on a big farm with other animals. They all played and had fun together. Molly liked to help her friends when they needed her. + +One day, a little chick named Chirpy got lost. Chirpy was scared and missed his mom. Molly saw Chirpy and wanted to help. She asked Chirpy, "Why are you sad?" Chirpy said, "I miss my mom. I can't find her." Molly said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mom." + +Molly and Chirpy looked all around the farm. They asked other animals if they saw Chirpy's mom. Soon, they found Chirpy's mom near the big tree. Chirpy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Molly, for helping me." Molly felt good because she was kind and helped her friend. + +The other animals saw how kind Molly was and wanted to be like her. They learned that if you help others, you will feel good too. From that day on, all the animals on the farm were kind and helped each other when they needed it. And they all lived happily together. +Once upon a time, in a land of fun, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Mr. Frog. Mr. Frog was green and soft. Tim loved to play with Mr. Frog every day. + +One day, Tim and Mr. Frog played a game called "war." They had fake swords made of sticks. They fought like brave knights. They had lots of fun playing together. + +After the game, Tim gave Mr. Frog a big kiss on his soft, green cheek. They were the best of friends. They played and laughed until the sun went down. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her favorite toy, a long string. One sunny day, Kitty went outside to play in the warm sun. She was so happy to be outside. + +Kitty played with her string for a long time. She jumped and ran, trying to catch the string. But then, she realized that the string was stuck in a tree. Kitty was sad because she could not reach her string. + +Kitty's friend, a helpful dog named Buddy, saw her sad face. Buddy wanted to help Kitty. He jumped up and pulled the string down from the tree. Kitty was so happy to have her string back. They both played with the string in the warm sun and had a great day together. +One day, a sheep named Bob was very glad. He liked to dance and sing. All the other sheep liked to watch him. They would clap and smile when he danced. + +One day, a new sheep came to the farm. Her name was Sue. Sue was shy and did not know how to dance. She watched Bob dance and wished she could do it too. Bob saw Sue watching and walked over to her. + +"Hi, Sue! Do you want to learn how to dance?" asked Bob. Sue nodded her head, but she was scared. Bob showed her some easy steps. Sue tried and soon, she was dancing too! + +All the other sheep watched Sue and Bob dance together. They began to clap and cheer. Sue was so happy that she could dance, and she thanked Bob for teaching her. Bob was glad that he could help his new friend. From that day on, Sue and Bob danced together and all the sheep would applaud and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a charming boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his baseball. One day, he saw many kids playing in the park. They had many baseballs. Tim wanted to join them. + +Tim had an idea. He would collect all the baseballs in the park. He asked the kids if he could play with them. They said yes. Tim was very happy. He ran around the park, picking up baseballs and putting them in a big bag. + +When they had all the baseballs, they played a fun game. Tim was very good at the game. The kids liked playing with him. They all had a great day. And from that day on, Tim and the kids played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to race with his friends. They would race all day long. + +One day, Red got very dirty from racing. He had mud all over him. Red knew he needed a bath. So, Red went to find his friend, Blue, who could help him get clean. + +Blue saw how dirty Red was and said, "You need a bath, Red!" Blue filled a big tub with water and bubbles. Red got in the tub and splashed around. Soon, Red was all clean and shiny. Red thanked Blue and they went off to race again, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a friend named Sam. They liked to play together. One day, they wanted to spend time at the park. Tim wore his favorite clothes. Sam wore his favorite clothes too. + +At the park, they saw a race. Tim and Sam wanted to join. They were very competitive. Tim said, "I want to win!" Sam said, "I want to win too!" They ran as fast as they could. + +In the race, Tim and Sam did not look where they were going. They both fell down. Their clothes got dirty. Their moms were not happy. The moral of the story is: always be careful and not too competitive when playing. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there was a mixer. The mixer loved to mix things up. It mixed cake, cookies, and even fruit. One day, it was very cold and icy outside. The mixer wanted to go outside and play, but it was stuck inside the kitchen. + +The mixer had a friend, a little bird. The bird liked to fly around the kitchen and sing songs. The mixer asked the bird, "Can you help me escape and go outside to play in the icy cold?" The bird said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's make a plan." + +So, the bird and the mixer made a plan to escape. The bird flew up high and opened the window. The mixer jumped and jumped until it was free. The mixer and the bird played outside in the icy cold, having so much fun. They were very happy they could escape and enjoy the day together. +One day, a red bird found an onion in the garden. The bird did not like the onion. It made her cry. She did not want the onion in her garden. She started to complain to her friends. + +The bird's friend, a big dog, heard her complain. He wanted to help her. The dog tried to take the onion away. But the onion was too big and strong for him. The dog could not move it. The bird was still sad. + +Then, a tiny ant heard the red bird complain. The ant wanted to help too. The ant called all of her ant friends. They all came and worked together. They moved the onion away from the garden. The red bird was very happy. The bird, dog, and ants were all friends now. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, there was a lot of wheat. The wheat was tall and strong. The farm was far away, in a distant land. + +One day, a bunny came to the farm. The bunny wanted to eat the wheat. The farmer saw the bunny and said, "No, bunny! You cannot eat my wheat!" + +The bunny did not listen. It tried to eat the wheat again. The farmer got mad. He wanted the bunny to stop. So, the farmer and the bunny had a big fight. + +The farmer and the bunny were both tired. They did not want to fight anymore. The bunny said, "I give up. I surrender." The farmer was happy. He let the bunny go. + +The bunny went back to its home. It did not eat the wheat anymore. The farmer and the bunny became friends. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play outside, but today it began to rain. Buddy was sad because he could not play in the park with his friend, a little person named Tim. + +Tim saw Buddy looking sad and said, "Buddy, why are you sad?" Buddy replied, "I am sad because it is raining, and we cannot play in the park." Tim thought for a moment and then had an idea. + +Tim said, "Buddy, we can still have fun inside the house!" Buddy was not sure, but he followed Tim inside. They played with toys, read books, and even made a big fort with pillows and blankets. Buddy forgot all about the rain and was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent little mouse named Max. Max lived in a big house with his friend, Sam the cat. Max liked to play tricks on Sam to scare him. + +One day, Max saw a sink full of water. He thought it would be fun to scare Sam. He hid behind the sink and waited for Sam to come. When Sam walked by, Max jumped out and yelled, "Boo!" + +Sam was scared and said, "Max, you got me!" Max laughed and said, "I like to scare you, Sam!" Sam smiled and said, "You are a persistent little mouse, Max!" They both laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a baby who loved to study. Every day the baby sat and studied. One day, the baby went to its babysitter's house and saw something new - a group of people dancing. The baby was so excited that it clapped its hands and ran to the group. As the baby watched the people dancing, it clapped its hands to the music and started to move. Soon, the baby was learning to dance too. As it practice, the baby felt so glad. + +The baby loved its new hobby, so it asked its parents if it could study dancing. Everyday, the baby tried to learn more and more steps. Soon, the baby was a very good dancer! One day, the baby went to a competition and danced all the steps they learned. The audience was so impressed that they cheered and gave the baby a big trophy.The baby was so glad to win, and it studied and practiced even more. +Amy was so excited for her first day of school. She couldn't wait to receive her new uniform. She was expecting a pink uniform, and on the day of school, that is exactly what she got. + +When she saw the uniform, her face lit up with joy. The pink colour was so pretty. Amy put on her uniform and went to school. + +At school, Amy received lots of compliments on her uniform. Everyone said how lovely it looked. She felt so excited and proud in her uniform. + +At the end of the day, Amy couldn't wait to show her parents the pretty pink uniform. She was so happy to wear it again on the next school day. +Once upon a time there was a lab. The lab was very eager to rock! Every day the lab would rock back and forth. All the other labs nearby would watch the lab rock in awe. + +Soon, a little girl came to the lab. She was eager to join in the fun! She began to rock with the lab. The more they rocked, the more the other labs wanted to join! + +Soon there was a big group of labs and the little girl, all rocking together. They rocked so much that the ground started to shake! Everyone was so eager to keep rocking and they just couldn't stop. + +Eventually, the rocking stopped and the little girl said goodbye to all the labs. She said she had never had so much fun before and she waved goodbye as she left. The labs said goodbye too and then returned to their eager rocking. +Sandra loved to spin. Everyday she would spin and twirl with her arms spread wide. She spun so gracefully and fast. + +One day, Sandra's teacher asked her to take a special exam. She was so excited to show how much she had learned. On the day of the exam, Sandra spun and twirled around the room while she waited. + +But when the results came in, they were not what Sandra expected. She had failed the test! She felt so sad and confused. After thinking hard about why she hadn't done well, she realized that her selfish spinning around the room had distracted her and caused her to forget all her lessons. + +Sandra's failure was a reminder that spinning was fun, but only if it didn't get in the way of important tasks. From then on, Sandra made sure to keep her spinning only for playtime. +One day a little girl and her mama were walking in the park. As they walked, the girl began to clap her hands in excitement. Suddenly, the girl saw something strange. There was a skeleton in the park! + +The mama told the girl not to be scared and that the skeleton was just like a puppet. The girl calmed down and walked ahead. + +But then, the skeleton began to move! It started to walk towards them and it made the little girl scream in fear. She ran back to her mama and hid her face in her mama's leg. + +The mama had an idea. She told the girl to clap her hands and see what would happen. The little girl, feeling brave, clapped her hands loudly. When the skeleton heard the clapping, it stopped in its tracks. + +Turns out the skeleton was actually a spoiled pet dog. The mama laughed and pat the dog on the head. The little girl felt relieved and she hugged her mama in gratitude. She even started to pet the dog! + +Since then, the little girl has never been scared of skeletons. She has learned that things are not always what they seem and that it is best to be brave in times of fear. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were very different. Sammy was a clever rabbit and Benny was a lazy bear. + +Every day Sammy would touch and look at many things she found in the world. She was always learning new things. Benny, on the other hand, didn't touch anything. Benny believed it was easier to just sleep all day. + +One day Sammy and Benny were walking in the forest, when suddenly they spotted a brain on the ground. Sammy was so excited and she picked it up. Benny was scared and tried to run away. + +But Sammy smiled and said, “It’s okay, Benny. We just need to be gentle and touch the brain in an easy way. Instead of running away, we can learn from itâ€. + +So Benny took a deep breath and touched the brain gently too. To their surprise, the brain began to glow! From that day on Benny and Sammy always touched things in an easy way, because they knew it was the best way to learn new things. + +The moral of the story is that if you touch things in an easy way, you can learn a lot of new things! +Once upon a time there was a big, strong plant. It was the tallest in the land, reaching to the sky. All the other plants were very envious of it. + +Every day, the plant grew bigger and bigger. The other plants started to scare and stay away. They thought that the big plant was too powerful for them. + +One day, a little boy came to the land. He saw the big plant and he wanted to play with it. He ran up to it and hugged it. The plant was happy and waved its leaves in the air. + +The other plants were surprised. They had never seen the big plant so happy. They stopped feeling scared and envious and started to be friends with the big plant. They all danced and hugged, and the little boy was very happy. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She had a balloon and she was very happy. She waved it gracefully in the air and smiled. She decided to bring her balloon to the park. As she was walking, she saw a graceful butterfly. She watched it flutter around in the sky and it made her happy. Then, at the park, she saw some other kids with balloons. She ran over to join them and they all had fun playing together with their balloons. The little girl was so happy. She felt so graceful, like the butterfly she had seen before. She played until it was time to go home. She was sad to leave the park and all the other children, but happy that she could bring her balloon with her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Lucy. Every day, Lucy prayed to the sky. She asked the sky to give her an aeroplane - a very special kind of aeroplane. + +One day, Lucy was in her garden and suddenly an aeroplane flew overhead. She was so excited. Her eyes followed the aeroplane as it flew around and around the sky. + +Just then, Lucy heard a voice from the sky. It said, "You asked for an aeroplane. I have granted your wish!" + +Lucy looked up and saw a famous aeroplane. It was even more special than the ones she had seen before. She waved her hands and cheered. "Thank you, thank you!" she shouted. + +The aeroplane flew lower and landed in Lucy's garden. Lucy was amazed. She walked over to the aeroplane and touched it. It was so soft and shiny in the sun. She said a quiet thank-you prayer to the sky and flew away in her famous aeroplane. +Once there was a boy, who was only three years old. He had a huge tomato in his hand and he was very scared. He wanted to give it to his mum but he was too scared to do it. + +One day, he went to a garden to pick the huge tomato. He was so eager to give it to his mum. But when he went there, he saw something huge and scary. The boy was scared and he started running as fast as he could. + +He ran and ran until he saw his mum. He gave his huge tomato to her and his mum was very happy. She hugged the little boy and said "It's ok, you have nothing to be scared of." + +The boy smiled and felt happy and safe. He never had to feel scared again and there were no more huge tomatoes to be scared of. +The sun was shining bright in the sky and the birds were singing. It was the perfect day and it was getting hotter. + +Jimmy was very shy and he didn't like the heat. He wanted to go outside and play with his friends, but he was scared. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the garden. It was coming from the tree and it sounded like something was bouncing. + +He slowly crept to the tree and peeked around it. He saw a little frog jumping up and down, enjoying the warm spring day. + +Jimmy smiled and reached out his hand. The little frog was scared and jumped back. Jimmy was gentle and soon the frog was hopping around his hand. + +Jimmy felt brave and he laughed with joy. He ran around the garden with his new friend, feeling the warm spring heat on his face. +Once upon a time there was a big, heavy hero. He lived in a far away land, close to the ocean. His name was Big John and everyone in the land loved him very much. + +One day Big John wanted to make something special for the people who lived in his land. So he used some special tools and worked very hard for a very long time. + +After a few days Big John finished making something - a big and heavy castle! Everybody in the land was so happy, and they threw a huge party to celebrate Big John and his special gift. + +Big John was the hero that day. Everyone smiled and cheered and thanked him for making the wonderful castle. Big John felt very proud and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two animals, a rabbit and a fox. The rabbit and the fox both had an important job to do. They had to rush to the market to find a needle. + +The fox said to the rabbit "We really need to hurry up if we are going to get the needle. Let's go!" + +The rabbit said "Ok, let's go!" + +They both began to rush to the market. They arrived soon, but they couldn't find a needle anywhere. + +The fox said "I think we need to ask someone if they have a needle available". + +They looked around and found a vendor selling needles. The vendor said "Yes, I have needles available. How many do you need?" + +The fox and the rabbit looked at each other and smiled. They had found the needle they needed. They thanked the vendor and rushed home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old. She was very curious and wanted to learn about the world around her. One day, her mom decided to explain to Sarah about bananas. + +Mom said that bananas were a special fruit and came in different shapes and sizes. She showed Sarah a big banana and a small one. She told Sarah that some bananas were yellow, and some were brown. Sarah thought it was so cool that bananas could look so different. + +Mom also explained to Sarah that bananas tasted yummy. She even let Sarah have a few slices of banana to try. As soon as Sarah tasted it, she smiled and said that bananas were delicious! + +From that day on, Sarah loved bananas. Whenever she saw one, she thought about the day her mom explained to her about this special and different fruit. +Once upon a time, a gentle bear found an old box filled with chalk. He wanted to borrow some of the chalk to play with, so he asked the rabbit if he could lend some of it. The rabbit was so kind and agreed. + +The bear took the chalk and ran over to the playground. He found a big blackboard and drew some bright and colourful pictures with the chalk. He was so happy that the rabbit had lent him the chalk and his pictures looked amazing. + +Meanwhile, the rabbit was so excited to see what the bear was drawing. He came over to the playground and was very happy to see the beautiful pictures. He was so glad that he had lent his chalk to the bear and everyone was delighted with the outcome! +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse called Maisy who lived in the forest. Maisy was very sad because her mum had gone away. She had been away for a very long time. + +One day, Maisy saw something move in the bushes. She twitched her nose, excited to find out what it was. + +Suddenly, a white rabbit popped out of the bushes. He smiled at Maisy and said: "Hello there, little one." + +Maisy blinked, surprised by the rabbit. She asked him why he was there. The rabbit said he was looking for his friend who had gone away and he couldn't find her. + +Maisy was sad and said: "My mum's gone away too. I miss her very much." + +The rabbit then hopped closer and said: "I know how you feel. Here, give me a hug and that will make you feel better". + +Maisy smiled, and then she felt a lot better. When it was time to go, the rabbit said goodbye and hopped away. Maisy knew her mum was never coming back and that it was time to end her sadness. + +Maisy was happy, and she was no longer dead inside. She knew this was the start of something new and wonderful. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little girl. She wanted to find something special, so she looked everywhere. + +One day, she went out into the woods and saw something sparkly. She came closer and saw it was a mineral. She reached down and picked up the mineral, and sighed with happiness. + +The next day, the little girl decided to make something with the mineral. She built a crazy contraption with it, that made funny buzzing noises. + +The little girl was so proud. Everyone in town laughed and praised her when they saw it. She smiled and sighed with joy. + +The little girl kept the mineral safe, and it would always make her smile. She was very lucky to have found it! +Once upon a time, there was a bear who liked to pour things. He was very eager and enjoyed pouring water, honey, and syrup. One day, the bear noticed a jug that was full of something special. He couldn’t believe his luck and eagerly poured the jug over his head. The bear was very surprised to see that it was paint. He laughed and laughed as he ran around in the bright colors. + +The bear wanted to make sure that everyone else could have as much fun as he did so he began to pour the contents of the jug around his house. He poured it on the trees, on the rocks and on the dirt. After a while, the bear began to get really tired. He laid down in the paint that he had poured and fell asleep. + +When the bear awoke, he found himself in the middle of a beautiful, colorful city! Everywhere around him were homes, roads, and parks all covered in colorful paint. The bear was overjoyed and thanked himself for pouring the paint from the jug. + +The moral of this story is that when we are eager to have fun and pour things, amazing things can happen. +Once upon a time there was a small, velvet mouse. He ran out from his dark home one day, searching for something special. The mouse ventured around the park, quietly and carefully. He soon came across a game of wondering what is hidden beneath the leaves. + +The mouse watched carefully. The way the game was played was simple; each person had to turn over the leaves until they found the special prize. The mouse wanted to have a go, so he ran up and asked if he could play. The others were surprised, but welcomed him in. + +One by one the players turned over the leaves until, suddenly, the mouse found the prize! He was so excited. He had won! The mouse hopped around with happiness and held his prize close. It was a thoughtful gift, something that the mouse will always remember. +“Mommy, can I play with the chess?†asked Sasha, a three-year-old girl. + +“Yes, sweetie. But can you be careful?†her mom said. + +Sasha carefully picked up the hard chess pieces and put them on the table. Then she moved the pieces around and giggled. + +She suddenly had an idea. She ran to the pool and began to splash in the water. Giggling and having fun, she poured some water into the pool. + +“Sasha, what are you doing?†her mom asked, surprised. + +“Playing chess with the pool,†Sasha said with a smile. + +“Oh yes, I see. You can play chess, but be careful not to splash too much,†her mom said. + +Sasha nodded and played with the pool, smiling and splashing the water with her hands. She had a lot of fun and learned to be gentle while playing the hard game of chess. +Once upon a time, there was an eager bird. He wanted to fly over the mountain, but he was scared. He asked his best pal, a squirrel, for help. The squirrel promised to help him. + +The next day, they started their journey. The squirrel kept repeating instructions to the bird. "Jump here. Go there". He was very afraid and kept stopping. The squirrel was very patient and kept encouraging him to keep going. + +Finally, they reached the top. The bird was so excited and started to fly. But suddenly he started to fall. He was scared again. He quickly asked for help again. The squirrel repeated the same instructions and it worked! + +The bird flew over the mountain and was filled with joy. He thanked his pal for being so kind and brave. He promised that he would always remember the squirrel's help and be grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She had a very dark secret that she kept from everyone. It made her very sad and lonely. + +One day, the little girl wanted to find a special place to heal her broken heart. She went to the forest and there she found a beautiful lake. + +As she looked around, she saw many animals who were enjoying the cool and peaceful day. They all seemed nice, but one seemed different. He was selfish and was not letting any of the other animals play with him. + +The small girl stepped forward and told the ugly selfish animal, "I can help you be nice and friendly. But first, you must promise to share your feelings with me". + +The selfish animal agreed and the small girl began to heal the animal's broken heart. Through her gentle words and hugs, the animal's loneliness and sadness gradually disappeared. + +The darkness that had once filled the animal's heart was gone and he was able to start fresh and make new friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly flea. He floated through the sky imagining things. One day, he spotted a 3 year old boy playing outside. With a jolly hop, he landed on the boy's arm. The 3 year old boy let out a loud "Yay!" He was so excited to have a flea land on him. + +The flea was curious, so he asked the 3 year old boy, "What is your name?" The 3 year old boy smiled and said "My name is Jack!" The flea smiled back and said, "That's a great name! Do you want to be friends?" Jack happily nodded in agreement. + +For the rest of the day, the flea and the 3 year old boy played together outside. They ran, laughed, and dreamed. The flea jumped on Jack's arm as they ran through the park. It was so jolly. + +The 3 year old boy invited the flea to stay with him forever. The flea happily accepted and Jack put him into a jar filled with twigs and leaves. The flea was safe in the jar and imagined brand new adventures with Jack every day. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary house. Inside the house was a family of three who lived happily together. One day the family noticed something strange; there was plastic all over the floor! + +The family went outside to find out what had happened, and then they saw it - a monster! The monster was destroying their house with plastic! The family was scared, but they knew they had to do something. + +The dad grabbed an old broom and tried to scare the monster away. Luckily, it worked! The monster ran away and the family was safe, but their house was in ruins. + +The dad got to work cleaning up the mess. He worked hard until the floor was clear of plastic. In the end the house was just as safe and happy as it was before - but the family couldn’t forget their terrifying encounter with the monster! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lily and Jack. They both loved to play outside, especially in the winter. + +One day, Jack had a great plan. He wanted to sled down the hill in the park and make a snowman. He shouted to Lily, "Let's go!" + +But Lily didn't want to go. She wanted to stay inside where it was warm and away from the cold winter. "It's too cold", she said, shaking her head. + +Jack was disappointed. He knew he had to come up with a better plan to convince Lily to come along. He thought for a minute and then had a brilliant idea. He asked Lily if it would be okay if she wore his thick winter coat and boots. + +Finally, Lily agreed to go. She put on the coat and boots and Jack's plan worked! They had a wonderful time sledding and building a huge snowman. They couldn't have had more fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to go outside and explore. One day as he was walking around he saw a pigeon. He thought it was very pretty and he wanted to get closer to it. + +But the pigeon was a bit scared. It seemed like it didn't want to be too close to him. So the little boy began to search for something to make it less scared. He looked and looked, but he didn’t find anything. + +Then, he heard a loud noise in the sky. It was a dangerous creature! The pigeon was really scared and flew away. The little boy was sad, but he was happy that the pigeon was safe. + +He went home afterwards and he continued to search for a way to make the pigeon less scared. He hoped that he would be able to make friends with it one day. +Jack was a grumpy 3 year old. He didn't want to take his nap and he wanted to play instead. So Jack's Mommy decided to surprise him. She put together a special piece that would make him happy. + +Jack was so excited when it was time to see the piece. He went into the living room where it was displayed. He saw a tall castle made out of blocks. All around the castle were bright-colored toys and stuffed animals. + +Jack was so happy to see the surprise piece that his grumpy mood went away! He explored the pieces and played with the toys. They spent the afternoon building towers with blocks and making the stuffed animals talk. + +Jack's Mommy was glad to see him so happy. After a few hours of playing, he was ready for his nap. He hugged his Mommy good-night and snuggled up in his bed. Jack had a smile on his face, grateful for the special surprise piece. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was very modest, but he wanted something bigger. One day he saw a ladder in the park. He found it so exciting that he quickly took it home. + +The man wanted to climb up the ladder and watch the clouds in the sky. So, he started to climb all the way up but he was too heavy. As he was climbing, the ladder suddenly broke and he fell from the top! + +He was hurt and he screamed. But no one was there to help him. The man tried to stand up, but he couldn't. He had hurt his leg. + +The man lay on the ground crying, but no one would come to help him. He realized that he should have been more modest and not taken the ladder in the first place. +One day there was a race. Two friends, Andy and Peter, were racing each other. Andy had a big head start, but Peter was very fast. He was soon running right alongside Andy! + +Just when they thought they were going to cross the finish line together, a new racer appeared. It was the barber! He had a big shiny car and it was very fast! He raced past both Andy and Peter and he was the first one to cross the finish line. + +Andy and Peter were very surprised. They had not expected the barber to be so reliable and fast. They thought for sure that one of them would win the race. But the barber was even faster! + +After the race, Andy and Peter thanked the barber for letting them race with him. They had a lot of fun and they learned that the barber was a very reliable racer. From then on, Andy and Peter always remembered to race the barber whenever they were in a race! +Once upon a time, there was a small, restless fairy living in the woods. He was always busy, flitting from one spot to the next, never sitting still! + +One day, while he was flying around glancing at the trees, he heard a sound from deep beneath. He thought it sounded like a question. He stopped, hovering in midair and peered below him. + +He spotted a small boy wandering around, looking up at the trees. When the boy saw the fairy, he pointed at him and shouted: "What are you?" + +The fairy smiled and answered: "I'm a fairy! I live up here in the trees and make them come alive at night." + +The little boy looked amazed and asked: "Can I see?" + +The fairy thought for a moment, then told him: "Yes, but maybe next time. I'm very busy right now!" + +The little boy nodded, understanding. He thanked the fairy and went on his way. As the boy went, the fairy waved after him and flew away, eager to continue his restless adventures! +One day, there was a little boy who wanted to make something. He had a saw. He was very lucky because he found it. Every day he went outside and pulled it with him. + +He used the saw to cut some wood. He made the wood into shapes. He made a cube, a triangle and a square. He was so happy with his work. + +The little boy put his shapes in a row. He looked at them every day and was proud of his work. One day, he even shared his shapes with his friends. They all said that he was so lucky to have made such nice shapes. + +The little boy was pleased with his saw. He had a lot of fun making shapes and he was very proud. +One day, there was a red mailbox. It was in the park, and it was bright red. Two children were playing nearby. One of them said, "Let's try and balance on the mailbox!" +The other kid agreed and they both climbed onto the mailbox. They wobbled back and forth, and laughed with glee. + +Suddenly, their mom yelled, "Time to go!" The kids cheered, and quickly climbed down from the mailbox. They hugged each other and said goodbye. Then, they waved at the red mailbox as they left. + +The next day, when they returned to the park, the mailbox had disappeared. They were sad that their little balance game was over. But, they knew they would find other fun things to do together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a generous little girl named Lily. She always loved to study animals at the zoo. She wanted to learn more about them! + +One day, Lily went to the zoo by herself. She was so excited to see all the animals. She studied each animal closely, noticing the colors and shapes of the exotic creatures. Unfortunately, Lily didn't see the sign that said not to enter the zoo after dark. + +When Lily realized it was getting dark, she started to leave. But before she could, the zoo manager spotted her and forced her to stay in a cage until the morning. Lily was so scared! She was sad she had been so generous, but she had to wait until morning to be set free. +Jesse and her dad were walking in the park together. Her dad was always teaching her something new. + +"What are we going to do today, Dad?" asked Jesse. + +He smiled and said, "How about a bicycle ride?" + +Jesse's eyes shone. She had always wanted to ride a bicycle. + +The two of them continued walking until they reached a hard stone pathway. Her dad pointed at a bicycle and said, "This one is for you. I will provide it for you." + +She tentatively stepped forward and saw her first bicycle. It was a beautiful blue. She looked at it with awe. + +The two of them embarked on their bicycle journey. She felt a little scared at first but the more she pedalled, the easier it became. She quickly began to enjoy it. + +The experience provided her with an immense sense of freedom. She was so proud of herself, riding the bicycle. She couldn't stop smiling. + +"I'm so glad I provided you with this opportunity, Jesse," said her dad, as they reached their destination. + +Jesse gave her dad a huge hug and thanked him. She knew that she would always cherish her bicycle journey with her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. He liked to keep his home very tidy! + +One day he had a problem. The roof was leaking! This was a big problem, so he had to fix it. But he couldn't do it on his own. + +He asked all of his friends, but no one knew how to fix the roof. Just when he was getting very worried, his best friend Tom Cat came to the rescue! + +Tom Cat knew how to fix the roof. He got some tools and got to work. In no time at all, he had fixed the problem, and the little mole's home was nice and dry. + +The little mole was so happy. He thanked Tom Cat and they both went out to celebrate. The little mole's home was now nice and tidy! +One day, Sarah was wearing her best dress. She wanted to look like a princess. She was so obedient and was very careful not to spill anything on it. + +Still, when her mother saw her, she was very angry. She did not know why Sarah had worn the dress on that day. Sarah cried, but the mother still shouted at her. + +Sarah felt sad and started to run away. She ran and ran, until she got lost. She did not know where to go anymore. + +Eventually, she was captured by a group of bandits. They tied her up in the forest. Sarah was scared and cried. She did not escape from the bandits. + +Sarah was never seen again. Although she was very obedient, she did not know the danger that can come from a dress. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl. She had long, shiny hair and wanted to look perfect all the time. Every morning, she would put on perfume. + +One day, the girl went outside to play with her friends. She had a toy gun and started shooting at targets. Her friends thought shooting was so fun and asked her to teach them. + +So, she did. The girl showed them how to aim and shoot. Her friends had lots of fun playing with the gun. + +At the end of the day, the girl sprayed her favorite perfume before she went home. She felt so pretty that the other kids wanted to spray it too! But the girl only had one bottle, so she said goodbye and went home. +Once upon a time there was a poor little engine. He was tired and hungry. He had been running for a long time and needed a rest. + +Suddenly he heard something above him. It was a big plane in the sky. The plane dropped something out of the window. It dropped an ice cream. It looked so good that the poor engine wanted it. + +He chugged up the hill as fast as he could. He was getting closer and closer to the ice cream. He was nearly there. He stretched his neck out and stretched out his tongue. He wanted to catch it. + +But it was too late. The ice cream had already dropped to the ground. The poor engine was so sad. He had wanted the ice cream so badly. But he knew that it was not meant to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was playing with his friends in the park when it suddenly became very icy. + +The boy's friends started clapping to try to keep warm. But the little boy just stayed where he was. + +He said, "I'm not cold." His friends looked at him confusedly. + +The boy pointed at his body and said, "look, my body isn't icy like it is for you." + +That's when his friends realised that he had a special superpower! No matter how cold it got, his body never felt the chill like theirs. + +His friends cheered and clapped even louder. They were so happy that they had a friend who was so special and never got cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was 3 years old and liked playing with numbers. One day, when she was playing outside, she saw something strange on the ground. Amy walked over and noticed it was a tiny power. She thought it looked special so she grabbed it and put it in her pocket. + +When she got home, Amy told her mom about the power and asked what it was. Her mom said it was very dangerous and warned her not to touch it. But, Amy was curious and decided to see what the power could do. + +Later that day, she took the power out of her pocket and turned it on. Nothing happened for a few seconds but then, suddenly, she felt something disgusting and smelly come out of the power. Amy was shocked, she had no idea what was happening. + +Then, she heard a loud noise and the power broke into pieces. As it turned out, Amy had found an old bomb and turned it on by accident. It exploded and caused a lot of damage to her family's house. In the end, the power was too dangerous for Amy to play with. +Molly and her dad were out walking together. They went in the park and Molly was very excited. She loved walking in the park and looking for interesting things. + +Molly and her dad found a spot to settle down. The sun was shining and it was hot, so they settled in the shade. They took their shoes off and settled on the grass under a tree. + +Molly could feel the heat coming off the ground. She thought it was important to find a spot to keep cool. Molly and her dad had a drink, and they talked and played until they were nice and settled. + +Molly and her dad had a really fun time together in the park. They ended the day feeling content and relaxed. It was important to Molly that she spend her time with her dad. She was very happy with how their day had settled. +There were two children, Jake and Julie. Jake was excited because he had found a big puddle of water under the tall big tree. He shouted to Julie that he was going to go and play in it. + +Julie was scared. She said, "No Jake. Don't go, it is too deep." But Jake ignored her because he was so excited. He began to struggle to get to the water. He reached out to touch the water, but he slipped and fell into the water. + +Julie was afraid and started to cry loudly. They both struggled to get out of the water, but it was too deep. No matter how hard they tried, they could not get out. They were stuck. + +Suddenly, a kind man came and rescued them. He got them to safety. Julie was relieved, but Jake looked very sad. He had never been so excited about anything before, and the only thing that he wanted was to play in the water. He had been so close, but he couldn't make it. +Once upon a time there was a knob. It was a dull knob. One day the knob started to run. It ran and ran and ran. It ran so fast around the room. Everywhere it went, the room got brighter and brighter. + +Then, the knob got tired. It stopped running and became dull again. But it was happy because now the room was bright and happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom had a very special Sunday. + +He got up early and all dressed in his best clothes. He was so excited because today he was going on a very special adventure with his mom and dad. + +"Where are we going?", whispered Tom. His parents answered, "We are going to the high mountain for a picnic". +Tom smiled. + +Suddenly, Tom heard a funny sound coming from the sky. He looked up and saw a big, yellow balloon in the air. It was very high in the bright blue sky. + +Tom wanted the balloon so much but his mom said, "No, Tom. We can't have the balloon. We refuse." + +Tom said, "OK, Mom. I understand." He put his hands in his pockets and kept looking up in the sky watching the balloon go away. +Bob was a regular rabbit who loved his home. One day he decided to move. He said goodbye to his old place and packed his things. + +He hopped to a new place and saw it was very welcome. He had never been there before but he felt excited and happy. + +At his new house, he made a regular routine. He ate breakfast, then hopped around the yard and slept when it was time. + +He warmed up to his new home quickly. He was glad he decided to move and said hello to his new neighbors. + +Bob was happy in his regular home and he knew he had made the right decision. +John liked to run in the park. He would run as fast as he could, sometimes he felt like he was flying. But one day something changed. Everywhere he looked in the park there was waste! There was plastic, cans and paper all over the ground. It made the park look very different and it was tough for John to run. + +John was determined to keep running, but he just kept tripping on the waste. He decided to find a way to clean up the park, so that he could keep running. Every day after school he would go and pick up the rubbish. + +At first, it was very tough for John. He would get tired, but he kept going until the park was clean again. Now he can run as much as he likes and he doesn't have to worry about the waste anymore. +Once upon a time there was an ancient yard. There were two friends who loved to play in the yard. But one day, an evil monster appeared and tried to take them away. + +The two friends were so scared that they wanted to escape. They knew that they had to be brave if they were going to make it out of the yard. + +So, they ran and ran as fast as they could. They dodged the monster and ran across the ancient yard. Finally, they reached the scary gate and quickly jumped over it. + +The monster was really mad and tried to catch them, but the ancient gate was too tall and they made it safely out of the yard. + +The two friends were so happy that they hugged each other tightly. They thanked the ancient gate for helping them escape the scary monster. + +From that day on, they always stayed close together and stayed away from the ancient yard. They were safe thanks to the brave escape from the scary monster. +John was brave. He had a basketball and he wanted to change it. He went to the store and asked for a new basketball. The shopkeeper said she could help him. He thanked her. She gave him the basketball and he smiled. + +John was very excited. He changed his old basketball for a new one. It was blue and it was bouncy. He ran outside with it to play. He dribbled and shot with it until it was dark. + +John was happy. He had been brave and now he had a new basketball to play with. He thought it was the best change he ever made. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy penguin. He lived by the sea and swam around every day, looking for food. Sure enough, the sea supplied him with lots of yummy fish. He would eat until his belly felt full and happy. + +One day, the hairy penguin noticed a boat full of people coming towards him. He wondered what they wanted. He was so curious that he followed the boat closer to the shore. + +The people on the boat smiled when they saw the hairy penguin. They had come to supply him with some special fish - ones that were bigger and had more flavour than the ones he normally ate. + +The hairy penguin was so excited and he thanked the people by doing a happy dance. After gobbling up the extra delicious fish, he couldn't help but smile. Since then, the hairy penguin was always thrilled whenever he spoted he boat of people coming to visit him. +Amy was playing with her toys in the living room. She had so many modern toys that she didn't want to put them away. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound. Amy panicked and ran into the kitchen. + +"Mummy, what was that noise?" she asked. + +"It's ok, Amy. I am just baking a potato," said Mummy. + +Amy relaxed and wanted to help. She grabbed a potato from the counter and started to peel it. She cut her finger and started to cry. + +"Oh no! Mummy! Help!" she shouted. + +Mummy ran over and put some cream on the cut. But it was too late. Amy had to go to hospital because the cut was too deep. + +Amy was very upset. She had never been to the hospital before and was so scared of the unfamiliar place. She didn't want to go, but had to. In the end, Amy ended up getting surgery and it was a very bad ending to her day. +Jack and his dad went outside to play a game. Jack was holding a baseball in his hand. His dad said, "Let's hide the baseball, Jack. Can you find a good spot to hide it?" + +So Jack and his dad hid the baseball behind a bush. They had to look for a long time before Jack finally found the perfect spot. Jack was very proud of himself. + +Then the dad said, "I bet you can't find the baseball now, Jack. It's a very good hiding spot." + +Jack was frustrated, but he was determined to find the baseball. So he looked around the garden and finally found it, even though his dad thought he couldn't. + +Jack showed his dad the baseball and said, "See, I can find it!" His dad smiled and said, "You're not so lazy after all, Jack." +Once upon a time, there was a skeleton. He was very clever and intelligent. Every day he would go on walks and hear the birds singing in the trees. He liked to hear their sweet songs, and it made him feel happy. + +One day when he was walking in the woods, he heard something strange. He listened carefully and it sounded like someone was talking! He crept closer and closer, and soon he could see a group of three little animals. They were a rabbit, a squirrel, and a fox. + +The skeleton stood and watched the animals, wondering what they were doing. Suddenly, one of the animals said, "We shall be friends forever!" The other two animals nodded in agreement. + +The skeleton was astonished! He had never heard such intelligent animals before! He thought it was wonderful that they had made such a special promise to each other. He was glad to have seen it. +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Pat and Sam. Pat and Sam wanted to do something fun so they decided to go to the beach to play. When they got to the beach they saw something different. It was a shark! Pat and Sam both got excited because they had never seen a shark before. + +They both wanted to play with the shark, so Pat asked the shark if he wanted to play. The shark said yes and Pat and Sam were jumping for joy. Then the shark taught them lots of games, such as tag and hide and seek. They had lots of fun playing with the shark, but eventually it was time to go home. + +Pat and Sam said goodbye to the shark, but they promised to play again someday. Pat and Sam were very happy because they had a different kind of playtime. They learned so much from the shark and they knew they would never forget their day at the beach. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very curious. He wanted to find out what was hidden around the house. + +One day he found a hard, old box. He opened it, and he was filled with joy when he saw what was inside. The box revealed a picture! It had a big, beautiful tree and colourful birds. + +The boy was so excited that he wanted to show the picture to his mum. He ran to her and said, “Look! I found this.†His mum smiled and said, “That’s wonderful!†+ +The boy was so happy he stared at the picture every day. He loved it so much and it made him so happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled elephant. He felt very sad yesterday, so he curled up in a corner of the jungle and wished he could shrink. Suddenly, he felt a tiny cool breeze. He opened his eyes and realised his wish had come true. He had shrunk! + +He was so small, he could now fit in the smallest of places. He decided to explore the jungle when he was small. He had incredible adventures with little animals. + +As the day ended, he was beginning to grow bigger. He grew so big that he was the same size as before. He smiled, happy that his adventures had made him feel better. + +From that day on, he was no longer troubled. He lived happily in the jungle forever! +Once upon a time there lived a little duck. He was very persistent and he wanted to fly up to the top of the tall tower. Every morning he would stretch, spread his wings and try to fly. But no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't reach the tower. + +One beautiful morning, he had an idea. He closed his eyes, put his wings together, and wished very hard. Suddenly, a golden light started to shine in the sky. It was very bright and it glowed all around the duck. He opened his eyes and was amazed to see that he was hovering in the air! + +The duck flew higher and higher, until he reached the tower's peak. He was so proud that he had made it, and as he looked around he saw a bright rainbow glowing all around him. The Duck flew back down to the ground, proud of himself for being so persistent. +Once there was a little bird called Sam. He was looking forward to trying out his wings. He had been practicing a lot and was feeling very confident. + +So one day, Sam spread his wings wide and tried to roll himself off his branch. He rolled and rolled in the air, more and more confidently. + +Suddenly, Sam felt strong air beneath him! He realized that he was not rolling any more, he was flying! He was very surprised and happy. + +Sam flew in big circles up and down, enjoying the feeling of flying. He was really successful! + +When he was finished flying, Sam tucked his wings in and rolled back on to his branch. As he thought back on his flight, he knew he had to practice more so he could fly even better. +Once upon a time there was a big, fierce fog. It was so thick that no one could see where they were or what was ahead of them. +A small boy named Johnny was walking through the fog. He was scared of it because it was so dark and fierce. Then suddenly he saw a figure in the fog. +"Hello," said the figure. "My name is David. Would you like to be my friend?" Johnny was a bit scared at first, but he felt something very familiar in David's voice. +"Yes," said Johnny. +The two quickly became best friends. David showed Johnny all the beautiful things in the fog. They played games and laughed together. +Eventually the fog cleared and David had to go home. Before he left, he gave Johnny a hug and said, "I will never forget you. I love you." +Johnny was so happy to hear those words, and he replied with a big smile, "I love you too, David." +They said goodbye and Johnny watched as David disappeared into the fog. He knew they would always be friends, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play in the park every day. Every time she went, she would bring her new zebra toy. She loved to zip around the park with her toy, making it go faster and faster! + +One day, she saw an old man sitting on a bench. He was very lonely, so she asked him if he wanted to play. The man smiled and said he would love to! + +The little girl and the old man started playing a game. The old man had a stick and the little girl had her zebra toy. They would zip around the park, with each of them trying to catch the other. + +It was a lot of fun, but soon the game became very noisy. Everyone in the park was watching them and it was making the old man uncomfortable. + +Suddenly, the old man stopped and he said to the little girl, “It’s ok to play and be noisy, but it’s important to be kind to people and show respect to those around you. Even if your skin is different, you should still be polite and not disturb them.†+ +The little girl nodded her head in understanding and the old man gave her a big hug. The little girl realized what a valuable lesson she had just learned. + +From that day onwards, she would play games in the park with her zebra toy, but always being sure to +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Minnie who lived in a big and busy city. One day, Minnie needed a new toy, so she decided to go on a special search. She went up and down the street looking in every shop window, but she couldn't seem to find what she was looking for. + +After a while, Minnie found a friendly looking man with a truck full of toys. She was very excited and asked him, "Do you have what I need?" The man smiled and said, "Come and take a look!" + +Minnie quickly went over and looked inside the truck. Everything was so fine and there were so many toys to choose from. Eventually, Minnie found the perfect toy and could hardly believe her luck. She paid the man, gave him a big smile and said, "Thank you for helping me find what I needed!" + +With her new toy in hand, Minnie happily headed home. She knew that her search was over and she had found exactly what she wanted. +Mama and child admired the east. The sky was so flexible. It stretched in every direction. Mama and child wanted to explore. + +They ran down the path and saw a river. The river was so flexible. It flowed in different directions, winding around rocks and trees. Mama and child watched and admired it. + +Further down the path, they spotted a park. Mama and child admired the tall trees. They were so flexible in the wind. + +When they were done exploring, they closed their eyes and admired the east one last time. It was so beautiful. Mama and child smiled and ran home. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was a very kind, gray prince. He wanted to help the people in his kingdom. So, he went out to find a better way. + +One day, he came across a wise old man. The prince asked the old man for his recommendations. The old man thought for a moment. Then he recommended that the prince should give away food to the poor. + +The prince thought it was a good idea. So, he gave away food to all the people living in his kingdom. Everyone was so happy when they received food from the prince. + +The prince was very proud of himself. He felt satisfied knowing he had done something good. He was happy that he listened to the old man’s recommendation. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. They had a mom, dad and two naughty children. The mom and dad went to the store one day to supply additional food for their family. They wanted to buy something special, so they decided to buy a big, green avocado. + +The children were so excited. They ran around the house chasing each other while the parents tried to make a delicious dish with the avocado. The children laughed and ate their treat, but they weren't very obedient. They made a big mess that the parents had to clean up. + +The next day, the parents had to go to the store again to supply more food. But when they arrived, all the avocados were gone. The children were sad, and the parents were angry. + +The children remembered to be more obedient, but they never got to have a special avocado treat again. +Mama was in the kitchen making dinner when Katie, a three-year-old, came in. She asked what Mama was doing, and Mama said she was pouring sauce into a bowl. Mama let Katie pour some of the sauce too, and Katie thought it was so fun! + +Then, they went out to the garden to pick a vine of tomatoes. Mama showed Katie how to pull the tomatoes off the vine with two hands. She said that Katie was being very polite by not squeezing the tomatoes too hard. + +After dinner, Katie said to Mama that she loved pouring the sauce. She thought it was a very special way of helping in the kitchen. Mama chuckled, and said she was very proud of Katie. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Lucy. They were best friends and always played together. + +One day, Bob wanted to have a snack, but Lucy wanted the same snack. They started to fight and yell very loud. + +Their Mom heard the loud noise and came to see what was happening. She saw they were fighting, so she said they should share the snack. + +Bob and Lucy listened and shared the snack. They felt happy and gave each other a big hug. From then on, Bob and Lucy always shared their snacks and never fought. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Ruby. She lived in a big palace surrounded by a beautiful garden. One day, Ruby decided to go outside and have some fun. + +So she hopped out of the palace and started to explore the garden. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the sky. It was an angry dragon! The dragon was roaring and making it sound like it wanted to hurt her. + +Ruby was scared but she knew she had to be brave. Then she thought of an idea. She would hop slowly towards the dragon and act friendly. + +Ruby started hopping towards the dragon. The dragon stopped roaring and was surprised to see the princess being so mild. Ruby kept hopping and talking to the dragon in an understanding way. Eventually, the dragon started to feel calm and left the garden. Ruby was relieved and happy that she managed to resolve the conflict peacefully. +Once upon a time there was a little frog. He was hopping around and looking for something to bite. He found a house and thought it looked tasty. He hopped closer and took a big bite. He quickly realized that it was very spicy and he started to feel bad. He had a terrible stomach ache and he was never able to hop again. The end. +One day, Bob and his little sister, Sandy, were at the park. Sandy was looking at the beautiful daisy that was growing there. She asked her big brother, “What is a daisy?†+ +Bob smiled and explained, “A daisy is a very creative flower! Some people like to pick it and make necklaces or garlands.†+ +Sandy was so excited to learn something new. She ran to the daisy and began to pick it. + +Bob then said, “Sandy, stop! You shouldn't pick the daisy because it is very special.†+ +Sandy put the daisy down and ran back to her brother. She asked, “What should I do instead?†+ +Bob smiled and explained, “You can be creative and find a new way to enjoy the daisy. You can draw a picture or write a story about the daisy!†+ +Sandy smiled, happy to have found a new way to enjoy the daisy. She ran off with a big smile on her face, ready to explore her creativity! +Once upon a time, there was a green fox, running in the forest. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He stopped to investigate what was causing the noise. + +The fox saw a little girl, throwing stones at a tree. She shouted, “I will get you!" + +The fox was scared and started to run away. However, the little girl chased after him. + +She threw a big stone that hit the fox and he fell to the ground. + +The fox said, “Please, don’t hurt me!†But the little girl didn’t listen. + +She threw another stone at the fox and he screamed in pain. + +The little girl laughed and threw more stones until the fox was dead. Then she ran away. + +The fox had a bad ending. He died because of the little girl’s meanness. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious box. It was standing in the middle of a room full of people. Everyone wanted to open the box to see what was inside, but no one could get it open. + +Suddenly, Benny came into the room. He was only three years old, but he had a plan. + +He walked up to the box and said to everyone, "I will push the box and see what happens." Everyone laughed, but they all watched as he put his hands against the box and gave it a big push. + +The box opened! Inside was a pretty wrap. Everyone was so excited and thanked Benny for helping to open the mysterious box. Everyone was so happy and Benny felt proud of helping his friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tim. He wanted to decorate his room so he could make it look pretty. His mom gave him some coal. Tim was so excited to use the coal to brighten up the room. + +Tim grabbed the coal and started to draw on the wall. He drew a big sun, with lots of colorful stars surrounding it. + +Mommy came in and saw what Tim had done. She said, "Oh Tim, I don't think this is a good idea. That coal is not supposed to be used for decorating. We will have to wash it off the wall". + +Poor Tim was so sad. He had worked so hard to make his room look pretty, but now his mom had to clean it off! + +The end. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy who loved exploring. One day, he decided to explore his backyard. As he looked around, he saw something large and shiny in the grass. He went over to take a closer look. + +"What is it?" He asked out loud. As he got closer, he noticed that it was a microscope. He had never seen one before and he was excited. + +"What do I do with it?" He asked himself. He was having a hard time deciding, so he chose to take it inside. + +As soon as he got home, Jimmy couldn't wait to look through the microscope. He tried to put it together, but it wouldn't fit. He tried twice, then he tried again but still nothing. His mom saw him struggling and came to help. + +"I'm sorry Jimmy, but this microscope is way too big for you. I think it's better if you put it back outside." + +Jimmy was very sad, but he obeyed his mom. He opened the door, and put the microscope back to where he found it. + +Jimmy stared at the large microscope for a few minutes, but it wouldn't make him any happier. His decision to choose the microscope was a bad one. He went back inside, feeling sad and disappointed. +Once there was a small girl named Kate. She loved to play in her house, especially on the carpet. One day, she was jumping and laughing when she saw something. It was a little brown mouse! She screamed with excitement. + +Kate's mom heard the scream and came running into the room to see what was happening. She saw the mouse and put it outside, then hugged Kate and told her everything was okay. + +Kate was still a bit scared, so she asked if she could stay home with her mom. Her mom said yes, and they built a fort together in the living room using blankets and pillows. They had such a good time that Kate forgot all about the mouse. + +In the corner was a modest dresser, and when they opened the drawers they found all kinds of treasures like colorful toys and delicious snacks. They spent the rest of the day playing and having fun, and Kate never screamed again - she was too busy having fun! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Daisy. She was small but very brave. One day, Daisy went out to play on the lawn. As she was playing and having lots of fun, an ugly snake appeared. She was scared and ran away, but then she remembered what her mum had said - that when someone gets scared, you should give them a hug. + +So Daisy took a deep breath and bravely hugged the snake. At once the snake changed and it stopped being ugly! It was now a beautiful dragon. After that the dragon was Daisy's new friend. + +The moral of this story is that even if something looks scary and ugly, it can turn out to be beautiful. With a little bit of bravery, you can make a big difference! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She loved to wear her belt because she had a special buckle on it. +One day her mommy told her to put it on again, but she wasn't listening. Her mommy got mad and said: "Molly, I said put on your belt now!" Molly was a bit scared and started to cry. + +But then her mommy said it in a nice way, she said: "Honey, could you please put on your belt?" Molly quickly put it on and smiled. + +But then, when they were out in the city, they met a rude man. He said "Hi" to Molly but she didn't answer. Her mommy said: "Molly, why didn't you say hello back?" +Molly was too scared to answer, but then her mommy hugged her and said: "It's alright Molly. It's not nice to be rude." + +At the end of the day, the mommy gave Molly a big kiss and said: "Thank you for being so brave". Molly smiled and they went home together. +Once upon a time, there was an old rug. It lived in a warm house near a big window. The rug was smelly, but it was the only rug the little girl had. Every morning, the little girl would stand on the rug, stretch her arms up above her head, and take a big yawn. One day, the little girl brought her mommy to see the smelly rug, and to her surprise, her mommy sighed with joy. She said, "Oh my! This rug is special. It has been in my family for hundreds of years!" From that day, the little girl took extra special care of the rug. Every time she stood on it, she made sure to give it a big hug before she left. And with lots of love, the old rug was happy and smelling less smelly! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was only 3 years old, but he already loved to explore! + +One day, he was outside playing, when he spotted a big, smelly drain. He got closer, and it smelled even more terrible, like something was rotting in there. But that didn't stop him. He acted very bravely, and decided to open the drain. + +He was brave, and he managed to open it. But to his surprise, instead of finding something rotting, he found a small, furry creature! It was a cute little mouse! + +He was so happy, he couldn't believe his eyes. He took the mouse in his hands and said, "Hello little mouse! Do you want to be my friend?". + +The little mouse looked at Jake and then nodded its head. Jake gave it a big hug and said, "Welcome to my family. You can come and play with me every day!". + +The end +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. He was three years old and very excited to wear his new shoes. They were shiny and Tom could not wait to show them off to his friends. + +Tom went outside to find his friends playing in the garden. He was so excited he started jumping around, showing off his new shoes. His friends clapped and cheered. + +Suddenly Tom slipped. He had stepped in a puddle and it was now all over the floor. His mum heard the noise and came out. She was very mad and took away Tom's shoes. + +Tom was very sad and his friends felt very sorry for him. As a punishment, his mum gave him an old mop and told him to clean up the mess. Tom was very nervous and started crying. + +His mum said, "This will teach you a lesson. No more jumping around, only when you have children of your own". Then she turned around and went inside, leaving Tom standing outside feeling very sad. + +The end. +One day, there was a little girl called Aurora. Aurora was always very energetic and enthusiastic, and so she decided to take a walk. She lay her head against the grass and looked up at the clouds in the sky. + +Aurora saw something that made her very excited. It was a style of something she had never seen before. She followed an unfamiliar path, eager to explore what lay beyond. + +The little girl arrived at a big open field, and saw people dancing and singing, in a style unlike anything she had ever seen before. She watched them with amazement and wondered if she could join them. + + A moment passed, and then before long, the people noticed her standing there, and welcomed her to join them. They showed her how to move and they all enjoyed dancing together. + +It was the most amazing day, and Aurora loved learning the new style of dancing. She was so enthusiastic, they all applauded and loved her enthusiasm. From then, Aurora realised that with a little bit of enthusiasm, all things are possible. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room, when suddenly she saw a leak coming from the ceiling. She screamed with excitement and said, "Oh, what should I do?". + +Her mom quickly came into the room and said, "Don't worry, you can help me fix it." She gave Lucy a bucket to catch the leak. + +Lucy was so excited, she smiled and held the bucket under the leak. Slowly, the leak stopped and the room was perfect again. Lucy was so proud of herself and said, "I did it! I succeeded!" + +Her mom was so proud of her, too. She hugged Lucy and said, "You did a great job! I'm really proud of you." + +Lucy smiled proudly. She couldn't believe she had done it. She had succeeded! +Once upon a time there was a flower named Daisy. Daisy was very special. She had soft, yellow petals and a fresh, green stem. + +One day, Daisy saw a rough bark on the ground. She didn't know what it was, but she wanted to explore it. She started to climb the bark and it was very hard and bumpy. + +But Daisy didn't give up. She kept climbing until she finally reached the top. There, she saw beautiful flowers of all colours in the sunshine. They were named Tulips and Daisies, just like her! + +Daisy was so happy that the rough bark led her to this wonderful place. She has been visiting the flowers every day since then. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Abbie. She had an object, but she didn't know what it was for. One day, she decided to take it and find out. She set off on her journey and was very patient with her object. + +Abbie walked for a long time and eventually she came to a stream. As she looked into the water, she realized that the object she was carrying was a fishing net. Suddenly, she had a great idea and she started to take her net and dip it into the water. + +Soon enough, Abbie was able to take out a few fish. She tried to take them back home, but she was having trouble. She was patient and eventually she was able to make it back home. Abbie was very happy with her catch and was also happy to figure out what her object was for. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved desserts. Every day he would have a dessert for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. His mom was getting very tired of it so one day she said, "I'm sorry but you can't have a dessert today." The little boy was very sad. He wanted to have his dessert so badly. + +So, the little boy had a plan. He asked his mom if he could go to his friend's house. His mom said yes, so he went off. When he arrived, his friend had a big bowl full of dessert! The little boy was so happy. He had so much dessert that he couldn't eat it all. + +But when he got back home, his mom was mad. She said, "I'm sorry, but you shouldn't have gone to your friend's house. You need to ask permission before you leave!" The little boy was very sorry and promised he would ask his mom before he left next time. + +And, the little boy and his mom both lived happily ever after...eating desserts! +The mole saw something shiny on the ground and he was very curious. He asked his friends, "What is that?" But they didn't know. So the mole decided to explore by himself. He dug down into the ground and he uncovered something very rare - a golden key! + +The mole said, "This is amazing - I must show my friends." But then he realized that the key was missing one very important part - a handle. + +The mole's friends said, "That's too bad. We won't be able to use the key now." But then the mole's friend suggested they should look for a person who could help. + +So the mole and his friends searched and searched until finally they found a special shop with a sign that said, "Restore Keys". They brought the key to the shop and the man in the store said, "I can fix this key. I can restore it." + +The mole smiled with delight. After some time, the man came out with a beautiful key - it was restored! The mole held it in his hands and said, "Thank you!" + +The man said, "I'm glad I could help. But remember, this key is very rare. You must make sure to take good care of it." + +The mole thanked the man again and then he returned home with his rare and restored key. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw a big bin and went to have a look. She thought it was dull and so she kicked it. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She was very surprised and wondered what it was. She spotted an animal running away from the bin. It was a fox! + +Lily was so excited. She wanted to play with it and follow it. She ran after it but it was too fast. + +Later, she went back to the bin and this time she found a ball inside. She picked it up and kicked it really hard. Then, she started playing with it. She had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a dog called Spot. Spot was so happy and bouncy he wanted to go play in the park all day. + +Spot walked to the park and ran around, playing with all the other animals. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he heard a sharp sound. He looked around and saw a big needle lying on the ground. Spot didn't know what it was and he was scared. + +A warm voice said, "Don't worry Spot, it's just a needle. You don't need it." + +Spot thanked the voice and ran back to the park, but he realized he needed a needle - to fix his favorite toy! + +So Spot grabbed the needle and ran back to the park. He used the needle to fix his toy and he was so happy that he could play all day! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable girl named Bella. Bella loved to swim in the pool. One day, as Bella was jumping in the pool, she noticed her tooth had come out. She exclaimed in surprise, "Oh no, I lost my tooth!". + +Then, her mom came up to her. She said, "That's okay sweetheart, you can put it under your pillow and the tooth fairy will come visit you tonight!". + +Bella was excited and replied, "Will she really come?". + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course. The tooth fairy is always dependable." + +So, Bella found a beautiful box and put her tooth inside it. She went to bed that night with a smile on her face, as she knew the tooth fairy was going to come. + +The next morning, when Bella woke up, there was a shiny new coin under her pillow! She was very excited and couldn't wait to tell her mom about it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear who wanted to go on a visit. So he got ready and went outside. He had a super surprise when he saw a can of spray! + +He was so excited and quickly picked it up and started to spray. He sprayed here and there and all around. He was having so much fun. + +Mommy bear saw what he was doing and came outside. She was very angry and said: "No! You can't spray like that! You shouldn't do that!" The little bear's heart was filled with shame and he put the can down. + +Then Mommy Bear noticed the big smile on his face and said: "I know it feels nice to spray, but you must remember to only do it in the garden. That is a safe place to do it." + +The little bear promised he would remember and finished his visit with a happy heart. He was so glad to have a mommy to show him the way. +Once there was a boy called Tim. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, his mom called him to come near. She wanted to show him a picture. It was very impressive: it had a beautiful rainbow and was full of colors. + +Tim asked his mom, "May I pinch it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "No, Tim. If you pinch it, the picture will be ruined. Things that are special need to be taken care of. Let's put it up on the wall and be careful not to touch it." + +Tim followed his mom's advice and put the picture on the wall. From that day forward, he was careful to not touch anything that was special. + +The moral of the story is that we should always take care of special things, such as pictures. No matter how tempting it might be, we need to remember that special things need to be treated with care. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lila. She was a kind girl, but she was also troubled. She often felt sad, and was unable to explain why. + +At the same time, it was her birthday. Her mum saw how troubled she was and wanted to make her happy. So, she went out and bought a vase for Lila. + +Mum went bright-eyed to Lila’s bedroom and said, “Lila, I have something for you!†+ +Lila looked and saw the vase. She said, “What’s this?†+ +Mum smiled and said, “It’s a vase. I want you to have it. I thought it might provide you with some comfort and cheer.†+ +Lila smiled too. She was happy to have something new to look at, and it did make her feel a bit better. She thanked her mum and hugged her tightly. + +Mum smiled, glad to have provided something to help her daughter. From that day onwards, Lila began to look a little bit brighter, relieved of some of her troubled thoughts. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous strawberry patch. Red, juicy berries as big as apples hung from the branches. Little Billy decided to pick some berries for a special surprise. + +So, he rushed over to the strawberry patch, basket in hand. But, as he arrived he was surprised to find a big, furry bear already busy munching on the berries! + +The bear stopped eating and turned to look at Billy. "Are these your berries?" asked the bear in a gentle voice. + +Billy was too scared to answer. + +"I'm sorry," said the bear, "I didn't mean to eat your berries. I could find some more of these enormous strawberries for you if you like." + +Billy nodded. + +The bear smiled and then rushed off. Soon, he returned with even more yummy-looking strawberries than before. + +Billy was so happy he decided to give some of the strawberries to the bear as a thank you. + +The bear had a huge smile on its face as it accepted the gift. + +Billy thanked the bear and ran back home with his basket of strawberries. He couldn't wait to show everyone his enormous surprise! +Once upon a time there was a church. It was very big and had a tall tower. Inside the church was a big box. The box was very deep. + +One day a small mouse wanted to hide in the box. It was so big the mouse could fit inside. He found some cheese and had a nice snack. + +The mouse stayed in the deep box for hours. He was so happy to have somewhere safe to hide. Then he heard a loud noise! Someone was looking for the mouse in the church! + +The mouse was so scared. He ran and ran until he reached the deep box where he hid until the noise went away. He was so relieved no one found him! + +The mouse thanked the church for giving him somewhere safe to hide. From then on it was his favorite spot whenever he wanted to hide! +The sun was in the sky and it was warm outside. A little girl named Emma was exploring with her mom. She looked around and saw a tall building. + +"Mommy, what is that building?" Emma asked. + +"It's a cell," her mom explained. + +Emma was curious, so she got closer and peeked inside. It smelled smelly, which made Emma scrunch up her nose. But then she saw something amazing! It was a kitty! + +The kitty meowed as if it was saying hello to Emma. She smiled. + +"Mommy, can I bring her home?" Emma asked. + +Her mom smiled and agreed. Emma was so excited. She said goodbye to the kitty and gave it a hug. + +From then on, the kitty followed Emma everywhere she went. And so, Emma and her new friend were off together on their many adventures. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient spell. It was very old and very special. + +The spell was so special that it needed to be dried. So each day, the little spell was taken outside and placed in the sun. This made the spell dry and very happy. + +Everyday, the little spell was very excited to get dried in the sun. The warrm sun made the spell even more special and the spell glowed brighter and brighter. + +After the spell was perfectly dried in the sun, it was time to take it back inside. Everyone was happy that the spell was dry and special. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little rabbit named Hop. He was a shy rabbit and he liked to spend his days hopping around looking for things to eat. One day, he hopped to the other side of the meadow. It was a bit scary, so he hopped closer to a bush and hid behind it. + +Suddenly Hop heard a voice from the bush. "Guess what I have here!", said the voice. Hop was a bit scared and he wanted to run away, but he was curious. He crept closer to the bush. + +"Come closer little rabbit," said the voice, "I have a surprise for you!" Hop was still a bit scared, but he was also super excited. He peered into the bush and saw - a baby bunny! He had never seen a baby bunny before. + +Hop was really excited and he said hello to the baby bunny. They became fast friends and Hop knew he had made the right decision by guessing what was in the bush! +Once upon a time there were two young brothers, Jack and Tom. They were both very proud to be marching in their first parade. As the marching band started to play, Jack was worried about how he should behave so he asked Tom, "What should I do?" + +Tom smiled proudly and said, "Just keep marching and stay on the same line. Keep your head up and look straight ahead!" Jack smiled and said, "Okay!" + +Jack was so happy and he was thrilled to be marching in the parade! He held his head high and kept marching even when his legs felt tired. He smiled and waved to all the people on the sides of the street. + +At the end of the parade, Jack felt so proud. He had done very well, and he had behaved just like a big boy! With a smile on his face, Jack and Tom marched all the way back home. +Once there was a horse named Jack. He lived in a big, friendly stable. Every day he said hello to the other animals in the stable but he was feeling very lonely. + +One day, Jack heard the sound of hoofs beating against the ground outside the stable. He peaked out through a window and saw a new horse galloping in the distance. + +The horse came closer and saw Jack in the window. The horse stopped and smiled. Jack was so happy that he raced to the stable door to greet the new horse. + +The two horses were soon talking away, sharing their stories and becoming the best of friends. Jack was happy to have a companion in the friendly stable. + +More horses soon arrived and they all said hello to Jack. He was so pleased to be surrounded by his new friends. The stable was filled with laughter and the horses enjoyed lots of fun together. + +Jack had overcome his loneliness and found happiness in the stable. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Mia. Mia loved to explore the wide world around her. One day, Mia found a shiny stone near a pond. She picked the stone up and played with it. From that day, Mia valued the stone more than anything else. + +Mia was very careful with the stone. Any time she went outside, she made sure to bring it along. She liked to show it to her friends and family and tell them all about her special stone. + +Mia's stone became so treasured that she started to keep it safe in a small box. No one else was allowed to touch it but she made sure to never forget the value she placed on it. The stone always reminded her to explore the wide world around her and to find the special things it held. +Mommy and Amy were out for a jog. The sky was bright and the air was warm. As they jogged, they could see a shelter in the distance. + +"Let's go check it out," said Mommy. + +Amy was excited and they both ran to it. When they reached the shelter, Amy could not believe her eyes. It was a big, messy shelter. + +"Oh no, this shelter is too messy," said Mommy. + +Amy could see that there were broken toys, leaves and all kinds of things scattered around the shelter. + +"Let's help clean up the shelter," said Mommy. + +So, Amy and her Mommy started to pick up the toys and leaves. After a while, the shelter was all cleaned up and it looked nice again. + +The moral of this story is that we should all work together to help keep our environment clean. No matter how big or small, it's everybody's job to help make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She had a brilliant idea – to draw a picture for her mommy. So one day Mia asked her mommy if she could get some paper and crayons. + +Mia's mommy smiled and said, "Sure, sweetheart! Let's get some paper and crayons". + +Mia was so happy! She thanked her mommy and she quickly took the paper and crayons to her room. Struggling with her crayons, Mia began to draw. She drew the most beautiful picture, with lots of colourful swirls. + +When she was done, she proudly showed the picture to her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a gorgeous picture, sweetheart! I'm so grateful to you". She hugged her daughter and kissed her forehead. + +Mia was so happy! She smiled and said to her mommy, "Please hang the picture on the wall". Her mommy came to the wall and carefully hung it. Mia smiled and hugged her mommy. She was so proud of her wonderful picture. + +The End. +John was playing in the garden when he saw something strange - he saw a shadow playing some games. He tried to get closer but the shadow would not come near him. He asked his mom, "Mom, what is that?" + +Mom smiled and said, "John, come and I will show you!" + +John went with his mom and she pointed up into the trees. "John, do you see those things tied up tight to the branches? Those are kites!" + +John clapped his hands happily. "How do we make them play?" he asked. + +Mom said, "First, you need some wind. Then you take the strings and hold them tight. When the wind blows, you pull the strings." + +John felt a strong wind and he held onto the strings tight. He pulled them and the kite began to fly up and away. He laughed with joy and shouted, "Mom, look how high it goes!" + +But then his kite began to tear and it fell from the sky. John was very sad and his mom said, "Did you see the shadow of the kite? That's the best part." + +John looked up and he did see the shadow. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen! He ran to his Mom and hugged her tight while they watched the kite's shadow in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. Her name was Lacey and every day she watched all the animals playing in the spring. She saw the birds singing high in the sky, the rabbits jumping around, and the cows grazing in the pastures. + +One day, Lacey was very excited. She was going to the farm to see the cows and maybe even pet one! When she got there, she saw the cows standing in the field and she carefully made her way closer. She saw some of the cows had big, beautiful horns. Others were fat and had lots of curly fur. + +Then she heard the farmer talking about something called 'beef'. She was curious and asked the farmer what it was. He smiled and told her that beef was the delicious, juicy meat that came from the cows. Lacey couldn't wait to try it! + +The farmer let her pet the cows and they all seemed to like her. Before she left, he gave her a special piece of beef to take home. When she got back, Lacey was very happy. She had a yummy treat and wonderful memories, all thanks to spring! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing outside with her friends. The grass was green and the sky was blue. + +She was running around and then she saw a puddle. It was full of mud. She wanted to play in it. So she jumped into the puddle. + +The mud was red and it was thick and sticky. It was very fun to play in. She laughed and jumped around. + +But then she slipped and fell into the mud. It was all over her clothes and hair. She was covered head to toe in red mud. + +She cried and her friends laughed at her. She was so embarrassed. Finally, she went home to change into clean clothes. +He was there. He was scary. He stood in the dark corner. But nobody noticed him. + +"Hey! What's that man doing there?", asked a 3 year old. + +The parents looked but they didn't see him. "Oh, nothing. It's probably nothing", they said. + +The little kid was curious. He stepped closer to the scary man. He questioned him. Yet the man didn't answer. The man just kept looking at the little boy. + +The little kid was scared. He turned around and tried to run away. But the man grabbed his shoulder. + +The parents rushed to the little kid. But it was too late. The scary man was gone and the little kid was gone too. All that was left was a red balloon that was held tightly in the little kid's hand. +John went to the park. He saw lots of birds, but his tummy started to itch. He tried to ignore it, but it kept bothering him. He could see that the birds were troubled too. + +John sat down on the grass and tried to think what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He decided to go to the lake. + +When John arrived at the lake, a fish swam up to him. The fish had a wonderful idea. It told John to stick his feet in the lake. So John went into the water. The cool water on his feet made the itch go away. + +John stayed in the lake until all his troubles had gone too. He said goodbye to the fish and went home with a smile on his face. +Once there was a small baby bunny named Bob. Bob was very sad because he wanted to play outside but it was very cold outside. So he decided to stay inside the shelter. + +One day, Bob heard some noise from outside. He hopped outside to see what was happening. There was a big dog barking at him. Bob was scared and hopped back inside the shelter. + +Bob's mom was not happy with him for going outside and she said sternly, "Bob, you know you are not allowed to go outside! I'm going to punish you for disobeying me". + +Bob said nothing and looked down at the ground sadly. Just then, Bob heard a sound from outside the shelter. He hopped outside and saw a dead bird on the ground. Bob was scared, he hoped inside and sat in the corner of the shelter. + +Bob's mom saw him and said softly, "I'm sorry that I had to punish you Bob, I just want you to be safe". Bob said nothing, but he understood that his mom cared for him and he knew not to go outside again. +Once there were two friends named Sam and Sarah. Sam was always very shy while Sarah was always very outgoing. One day they decided to go to the park. All of a sudden a gust of wind came up and blew away Sarah's hat! Sarah was sad, but Sam saw an opportunity to help. He bravely stepped forward and ran after Sarah's hat. He had to run far to catch it, but eventually Sam got it! + +Sarah thanked Sam and they sat down on the grass. Sarah's hat felt different, it had lost it's texture and looked quite worn out after it's adventure. But Sam had been very brave, and Sarah thanked him for coming to her rescue. + +The friends learnt an important lesson that day. Even if you may feel shy - sometimes it's worth taking a chance and helping a friend in need! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. One day, Emma found an oat in her garden. It was so sweet! She remembered how her mummy used to give her sweet oat snacks whenever she was feeling a little bored. She wanted to do the same for her friends. + +So Emma took the oat and went to see her friends. When she saw them, she exclaimed 'Look at the sweet oat I found!' Her friends were so excited to see Emma's sweet oat and they asked her, 'What should we do with it?' + +Emma thought carefully and then answered, 'Let's make oat cookies!'. So together they made oat cookies with the sweet oat that Emma had found. While they were making the oat cookies, Emma said, 'I'll never forget the sweet oat I found today!' + +The oat cookies tasted delicious and all of Emma's friends remembered how they had made the cookies together with the sweet oat that Emma had found! +Once there was a girl who wanted to become wealthy. She had an idea and worked hard to try and make it happen. + +One day she was talking to her friend and said, "I want to become wealthy!" Her friend laughed and said, "You will never be wealthy, how can you do it?" + +The girl thought for a moment and then said, "I'm going to go for a shower, and when I come back I will have a plan." So off she went to have her shower. + +When she came back, she had a plan. She explained that she was going to start a business and make lots of money. Everyone was impressed with her plan and she said, "If I work hard, then I will become wealthy!" + +The girl worked hard and eventually she became wealthy. Everyone was amazed and she was so proud of what she had achieved. She was an example to everyone of what you can do if you work hard and have a good idea. +Once there was a boy with a restless spirit. He loved to dance. Everywhere he went, he would dance around and around. One day, he was dancing in the park. He saw some tiny flecks of ash start to drift from the sky. He stopped dancing and looked up. "Ahh, the stars are dancing too," he said. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Why don't you join us?" the voice said. He looked around but couldn't see who it was. "Who are you?" he asked. He heard a laugh. "We are the stars," the voice said. + +The boy was surprised. He asked the stars if he could join them. The stars agreed. "Just close your eyes," they said. As he did, the boy flew into the night. He felt a warm glow in his heart. He danced and danced and felt the spirit of the stars twirling around him. + +The next morning, the boy woke up feeling refreshed. He had danced with the stars! He danced all day and when night fell, he stared at the stars. He thanked them for the dancing and for his restless spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was a very happy little boy who loved holidays. One day, his parents told him that he was going to have a beautiful holiday. +Joe was so excited that he couldn't wait! He asked eagerly: "Where are we going?" +His parents replied, "We are going to fill buckets with sand at the beach. Then, we can build a sandcastle." +Joe was even more excited! He loved playing in the sand and building sandcastles, so he couldn't wait to get started. +When they arrived at the beach, they filled their buckets with sand. Then they began to build a big, beautiful sandcastle. Joe and his parents laughed and chatted the whole time. +It was the most beautiful holiday ever for Joe! +A girl named Lucy watched a machine. It was red and shiny. She watched it hum and whir and soon it warmed up. Then it started to move very fast. It made a lot of clicking noises. Lucy watched it spin and turn. She couldn't believe her eyes. Then it stopped, and it made a lot of interesting noises. Lucy was so excited to watch the machine. She wanted to get closer and see what it was doing. But it was too warm for her, so she had to stay back. After a few minutes, the machine stopped and the noises went away. Lucy was happy that she got to watch the machine! +Paul was walking to the lab. It was a big and dark place. His mom had told him, "Be very quiet, and listen carefully" + +Paul opened the door. The lab was so dirty! He could see the cobwebs and dirt everywhere. Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Who are you? What are you doing here?" + +Paul was scared and he could not speak. He kept walking. The voice said, "Do not go any further. Stop and listen to me!" + +Paul kept walking. Then, the voice said, "You should not have come here. Now something very bad will happen!" + +Paul wanted to run away, but the door was too far. He didn't have time to escape. Suddenly he felt a big bang at his back. Paul died. + +Mom had warned him to listen carefully, but Paul didn't listen. He paid a very big price for not doing it. +Once there was a lively helicopter. He was flying around and looking for fun. His name was Buzz. Buzz the Helicopter loved adventures. One day he flew over a meadow filled with flowers. He could see the bright colours and smell the sweet smells. He flew lower and lower to take a closer look. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out his name. It was a little girl who was playing in the meadow below. She wanted him to take her on an adventure. So, Buzz the Helicopter flew down and let the little girl climb onto his back. Together they took off and flew up, up and away. As they flew through the sky, they giggled and laughed. It was a lively day for Buzz and his new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a brave owl called Olly. Olly lived in a small tree in the forest. + +One day, it started to rain heavily. Olly shook his head, unhappy about the rain. He looked around and saw it was raining everywhere. He was all alone. + +Suddenly, Olly heard a voice! It was a little rabbit who said, "Hi Olly! Don't be scared, I'm here to help you!" + +Olly looked at the little rabbit with surprise. He was so brave to come out in the rain! He asked the rabbit, "Will you stay with me until the rain stops?" + +The rabbit nodded his head. Olly was so happy to have a friend in the rain. Together, they waited until the rain stopped. Then they went on their way, happy and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little hedgehog. He wanted to explore the world, so he asked his mom if he could borrow her bike, to go exploring. + +His mom said yes, and gave him a big smile. She showed the hedgehog how to climb on the bike and balance it carefully, and then how to push the pedals so that he could move. The handlebars were smooth, so it was easy for the hedgehog to grip onto them. + +The hedgehog took the bike out into the forest. He rode past big trees, and big animals. After a while, he saw a big hedge. It was taller than him, and had lots of prickles! He wanted to explore the hedge, so he managed to climb inside. It was so exciting to explore, and the hedge was so smooth too. + +When the hedgehog was done exploring, he thanked his mom for the bike and promised to come straight home. He had an exciting time, and was lucky to have borrowed the bike! +Once upon a time, there was a graceful little monkey named Moko. Moko was different from other monkeys because she had a very kind heart. + +Every morning, Moko would go to the forest and put a big smile on all the other animals' faces. She would pick flowers for the birds, bring juicy fruits for the elephants and feed the squirrels and rabbits. + +One day, when Moko was in the forest, a little rabbit approached her. “Hi Moko,†said the rabbit, “I hope you’re doing well today.†+ +Moko smiled and replied, “I am doing great, thank you. Would you like me to put something in your heart?†+ +The rabbit was surprised by the offer. “What do you mean?†it asked. + +“I can put in your heart some of my graceful kindness and love,†said Moko. + +The rabbit smiled. “That sounds wonderful,†it said. + +And so Moko put her grace and kindness into the rabbit's heart, making it smile from ear to ear. From then on, the rabbit ran through the forest with that same beautiful grin every day. +John and his mom went to the store. She said she wanted to buy something. He asked what was it. She said it was a shower. She said it was for taking baths. He asked why. She said that it would be perfect. John was excited to see it. + +They went to the store and found the shower. It was a big, shiny one. It was perfect! It was silver and had lots of knobs and levers. John was excited. + +Mom asked the storekeeper how much it was and he said it was $15. Mom said that was perfect. She gave the storekeeper the $15 and gave him a big smile. The storekeeper gave her the shower and she said thank you. + +John and Mom put the shower in the back of their car and drove home. When they got home, John and Mom went to the bathroom and put the shower in. It looked perfect in the bathroom now! + +John was very happy. He liked having the perfect shower in his house. He said it was the best thing he ever bought! +Once there was a little girl who loved to play in the snow. She had a big ball of snow and she liked to chew it. The snow was soft and it tasted good. + +One day the little girl decided to make a snowman. She rolled the snow into two big balls. Then she put a dead leaf on one of the balls. She put two pebbles on the other ball to make eyes. She was so happy with her creation. + +She kept chewing the snow and she saw something white in the snow. It was a dead bird. The little girl got scared. Suddenly the snow turned grey and she ran away. + +The little girl never went back to that place again. But she still remembers the dead bird in the snow and the taste of the snow she chewed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dan who enjoyed exploring his backyard every evening. One day, he was looking around when he saw his neighbor, Charlie, playing with his new toy truck. Dan was so envious! He wished he had one too! + +He asked Charlie, "Can I use your truck?" +Charlie frowned and said, "No, this is my truck! I'm not sharing!" + +Dan's face fell and he ran back home. He knew he would never be able to play with that truck. + +That evening, Dan's mom noticed his sad face and asked him what was wrong. So, Dan told her what happened. + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. Tomorrow, we'll go to the store and get you a toy truck of your own!" + +Dan was so excited and could hardly wait until the morning. With a smile on his face, he said goodnight and went to bed. +Mama took Sally to the park on a sunny day. Sally was so excited! She saw other children playing, so she asked Mama if she could join them. Mama said yes, so Sally ran to the other children and played together. + +But then it started to rain. Everyone had to go home. Sally was so frustrated. She didn't want the rain to spoil her day. She was so sad and she looked down at the ground. + +Mama saw that Sally was feeling bad, so she had an idea. She said, "Let's go to the store and get something special to cheer us up." Sally smiled. + +Mama and Sally went to the store and bought some sweets for a special treat. Sally was so happy when they got home and started eating the treats. + +The rain didn't spoil the day after all. Sally and Mama spent the rest of the day snuggling and playing together and Sally was no longer frustrated. +One day, a boy called Tim was in his house. He was really excited, because he had an exam later that day. While he was getting ready, he didn't notice a cat jumping in through the open window. The cat was looking at Tim curiously. + +Tim's mother saw the cat and said, "Timmy, get rid of the cat! It might steal your exam." Tim was a bit scared, but he wasn't too worried. Tim looked at the cat and said, "Go away! You can't have my exam!" + +The cat just meowed gently in response. Tim's mother told him to shoo the cat away again. Tim said, "No, he's too mild. He won't steal my exam!" Tim's mother shook her head but smiled. + +Tim had a good feeling about the cat, so he decided to let him stay. He even fed the cat some tuna. The cat thanked him with a gentle meow and curled up on a pillow, far from Tim's exam. + +Later that day, Tim passed the exam and he thanked his new furry friend for keeping his exam safe. +Once upon a time, there was a famous forest. All the animals in the forest wanted to organize something fun together. + +The fox said, “Let’s play hide and seekâ€. The rabbit said, “Let’s go on a hikeâ€. The deer said, “Let’s have a picnicâ€. + +But the animals couldn’t decide on one activity, so they decided to organize them all into one day. The first day the animals played hide and seek. The second day they went on a hike. And on the third day they had a picnic. + +The animals had so much fun that they decided to organize the same fun day every week. Soon the famous forest was known for its fun days, and all the animals looked forward to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katie. She went to the beach with her mum and dad. + +When they arrived, Katie saw something amazing. It was a big whale in the sea. She was so excited that she wanted to pull it. + +Katie's mum and dad said "No, be obedient". But Katie ignored them and began to pull the whale. + +Suddenly, the whale moved and Katie was so happy! She pulled the whale all around the beach until it was tired. + +When it was time to go, Katie said goodbye to the whale. Then she hugged her mum and dad and they all went home. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jane and John. Jane loved going to the mall to shop for her favorite toys. One day, she asked John to come along with her. + +John wanted to go to the beach instead. Jane, who was feeling a bit bossy, told him that he should go with her to the mall instead. John disagreed and said that he wanted to go to the beach. + +Jane got angry and told John, "If you don't want to come with me to the mall, then you can't be my friend anymore!" + +John looked very sad, so Jane quickly realized that she had been too bossy and shouldn't have told him off like that. She asked him to forgive her and offered to go to the beach together. + +John smiled again and they hugged each other. The moral of the story is that it's important to be nice and understanding to your friends. Even if you disagree about something, it’s better to talk it through together and come to a compromise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Abby. Abby always wanted to reach the moon. Every night, she would lean out of her bedroom window to see the moon. Then she would lean back and close her eyes, and make a wish. + +One evening, Abby was leaning out of her window when her mommy came in. + +"Abby, what are you doing?" asked Mommy. + +Abby replied, "I'm wishing on the moon!" + +"I'm afraid that's not possible," said Mommy. + +But Abby was persistent. She wanted to reach the moon so badly that she decided to never give up. + +So every night she leaned out of her window and wished she could reach the moon. And one night, her wishes finally came true. Though she couldn't actually reach the moon, she had realized that being persistent and never giving up was the most important thing. + +The moral of the story is: if you are persistent and never give up, your dreams can come true. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Will. He was only three years old, but very smart. Every day he would measure things in his house, in the garden and sometimes even the stars in the sky! One day he had a very special mission. He was very excited and told his Mom he had to measure the pupils of his eyes. + +His Mom told him he had to wait, so he picked up a thick book and read it until it was time. Finally his Mom said he could measure his pupils. He put a ruler up to his eye and took his measurements. + +After he had finished, Will was very surprised. He had measured the same pupil twice, both times it was exactly the same! He was so proud of himself and he asked his Mom if she could believe it. + +His Mom smiled and said, "I knew you could do it, Will! Now you know why it's important to measure things carefully! +One sunny day, Susie and her dad decided to go for a dive. Susie was always excited about exploring the sea. + +As they swam, Susie's dad spotted an interesting looking rock. He said, "I'm going to check it out!" and Susie followed him. + +When they reached the rock, they saw that it was full of snacks! Susie was so happy and asked, "Can we eat them?" + +But just then, a giant wave came and swept Susie and her dad away. By the time they came up for air, all the snacks were gone! There was nothing they could do. + +Susie cried as she and her dad swam back to the shore. They were both very sad that their snack was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bob. Bob loved to explore the world around him and every day he went on a new adventure. + +One evening he decided to go for a walk in the garden. He forgot to bring his torch, but Bob kept going because he was so brave. On his walk, he saw something very interesting - a little hidden insect. + +Bob got very excited and he said, "What a pretty little insect! I will keep it as my friend and look after it." He took some leaves from the ground and made a little bed for the insect. + +Suddenly it was late and he had to go home. But Bob had forgotten about the little insect. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He was so sad that he didn't find his new friend! + +Then he looked in the leaves and found the insect was still there, sleeping. Bob smiled and said, "Oh, I didn't forget you. You were just hidden in the leaves". Bob carefully put the leaves in his pocket and went home happy to have found his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and very curious. She had a big nose and she loved to explore the world. + +One day, Amy went to the park with her family. There she saw children signing: they were making funny shapes with their hands. She found it fascinating, so she asked her dad to teach her. + +Dad taught her to sign “apple". Amy tried and she got it right, so Dad taught her some more words. + +Soon, they noticed an old woman selling apples. Amy wanted to buy one, so she signed “apple" to the woman. The old woman smiled and gave some of her apples to Amy. + +But when Amy tried one, she made a funny face. The apple was sour! Amy had never tasted a sour apple before and she didn't like it very much. She quickly gave the rest of the apples back to the woman. + +The old woman laughed and said "Not everyone likes sour apples, my child. Perhaps the next time you find a sweet apple you will like it more". Amy smiled, thanked the woman and ran back to her family. From that day on, she always made sure to taste the apples before buying them. +John was walking through the garden and he saw a bald frog. He was so excited that he ran to pick it up. The frog squirmed as John held it in his hands. Suddenly, the frog jumped and dropped onto the ground. John watched as it hopped away. + +John felt sad that the frog was gone. He wanted to keep it as a pet. Then he remembered he had a net. Quickly, he ran to the shed and grabbed it. He was ready to catch the frog. + +John ran back to the garden and looked around. He couldn't find the frog anywhere. Suddenly, he heard a noise and spotted the frog. John raced over to it but the frog saw him coming so it hopped away. + +John watched as the frog jumped away and he couldn't help but laugh. He was happy because even though he couldn't catch the frog, he had a lot of fun. +Once there was a boy, his name was Jack. One day, he was walking down the street when he saw an old trunk sitting on the curb. He was curious, so he opened the trunk. Inside, he found a beautiful, fragile toy car. + +The toy car was made out of shiny, bright red metal. Jack was so excited, he couldn't wait to play with it. He took it out of the trunk and held it gently in his hands. + +Suddenly, Jack heard someone behind him yell, "Hey! You can't take that! That's my old car!" + +It was Jack's dad. He had run out of gas and was pushing the old car down the street. + +Jack's dad looked angry. But then he smiled and said, "I can't believe you found this old thing! I used to love this car when I was a kid. If you want it, you can have it. Just promise me that you'll be careful with it, it's very fragile." + +Jack promised and hugged his dad. Then he ran back home, clutching the toy car. He looked for something to cut with and found some scissors. He carefully cut out four wheels and glued them onto the car. When he was done, it was perfect! Jack went outside and proudly drove his new toy car around the block. +Once there was a jolly little bear who lived in the forest. One day, he decided to visit the river to get something to drink. He reached for his teacup to scoop up the water. But he was so jolly and happy, he suddenly dropped the teaspoon he was holding. + +The little bear was very upset! He thought for a moment and then he realized something. He knew he should have taken better care of the teaspoon, and he realized that he should always be careful with things that belong to others. + +He started to look around for the lost teaspoon, and slowly he found it! He was so happy that he was able to find it, and this made him remember the lesson he had learnt: always be careful with things that belong to others. + +At the end of the day, the little bear was still jolly but now he was also careful. +Today was special. It reminded the young girl of something fun and exciting. She watched as her mom prepared for the day by packing a picnic basket full of things for lunch. + +"Ready to go, sweetie?" her mom asked. She nodded eagerly and was about to run outside, but her mom stopped her. + +"Let's go slow, okay? We don't want to miss anything," her mom said with a smile. The girl smiled back and walked slowly with her mom down the hallway. + +Outside, the girl saw the river. It was like a sparkling ribbon stretching far and wide. She had seen it before but it seemed even brighter and more beautiful today. Her heart raced in anticipation. + +Suddenly, she heard the sound of drums in the distance. It seemed like a reminder of something. Then, in the far distance, she saw a group of people. They were dancing and playing drums. The girl couldn't contain her excitement. + +The drumming and dancing came closer, and the girl recognized the familiar smell and taste of food. She had been to this place many times before, but today it was special. It was the day for the special festival. + +Today, the girl would learn and remember the importance of culture and community. She realized the drums were not only a reminder but also a sign of unity and a celebration of life. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tough dog. His name was Chompy and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to go for a long walk in the woods. He didn't know what he would discover. + +As Chompy kept walking, he noticed something shining in the distance. He ran towards the light and discovered a huge, luxurious castle! He couldn't believe his eyes. Chompy stepped inside the castle and was amazed to find it filled with many things like bright colours, soft blankets, and toys to play with. + +But then Chompy heard a growling sound. Suddenly, he was surrounded by a pack of wild dogs! They started to bark and bare their teeth. Chompy was very scared. He knew it would be a tough fight to protect the luxury castle. + +But luckily, one of the wild dogs stepped forward and smiled. It was the leader of the group, and he welcomed Chompy to the castle. The wild dogs had been living there for a long time, and were glad to have a new friend. Chompy was so relieved! + +Chompy stayed in the luxurious castle with his new furry friends. They would all play and explore together, discovering many new and exciting things every day. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man in a small cottage by the sea. Every day, the old man would take a walk around the beach and greet the animals he saw. + +On one of his walks, an old animal suddenly appeared. The animal made a strange sound, so the old man stopped to take a closer look. The animal said, "Welcome! I'm a friendly creature who needs a new home. Do you think I can stay here with you?" + +The old man was happy to welcome the animal into his home. He thought it may be a bit of work having to care for the old animal but he was sure it would be worth it. + +He offered the animal a comfortable bed, good food and most importantly, lots of love. The animal was so delighted and said, "Thank you for welcoming me into your home. I'm sure we'll be happy here together." + +And from that day on, the old man and the old animal were inseparable companions. +Once there was a little boy who had an axe. He wanted to chop down a tree, but it seemed too big. He felt dizzy just looking up at it. He tried again, but he couldn't seem to chop it down. He felt so dizzy that he had to sit down and rest. He felt like he couldn't keep going. + +Then he thought of something. He walked around to the other side of the tree, and he was so surprised! The axe was much bigger on that side! He chopped and chopped until the tree finally began to crack. He felt so proud when it fell down to the ground. + +The little boy learned not to give up. No matter how dizzy he felt, he knew if he kept going he could get the job done. That's why the little boy had an axe. +Johnny was a little boy who wanted to be fancy and he saw a tube. He thought it looked so cool but he couldn't reach it, so he prayed to God. + +God heard Johnny's prayer and saw how much he wanted the tube. He smiled and sent Johnny a tube, a really fancy one! + +Johnny was so happy and excited, he couldn't believe his luck. He thanked God and hugged the tube. Johnny proclaimed that from now on, he would always pray to God for fancy things. +John was a curious little boy. He was always asking questions and exploring whatever he saw. One day, John heard a ringing sound coming from outside his house. He went to take a look and saw that it was coming from his neighbor's yard. + +John ran to his mom and asked her what made the ringing sound. She replied, "That's a bell. It's telling our neighbor it's time for his lecture." + +John was so intrigued that he decided to find out what a lecture was. He asked his mom if he could go to the lecture and she said yes. + +So, John and his mom walked over to the neighbor's house, where a few people were gathering in the garden. John was curious to know what kind of lecture it was. He couldn't understand what the lecturer was saying, but he enjoyed hearing the different sounds everyone made during the lecture. + +After it was over, John went home with a smile on his face. He had enjoyed his first lecture, even though he had no idea what it was about! +Once upon a time, there lived a nosy little girl. Everywhere she went, she wanted to know what was going on. One night the little girl had a strange nightmare. In her dream, she was lifting a heavy box. She woke up in a sweat. + +The next day at school, the nosy little girl told all her friends about her dream. Her friends laughed and said it was silly, but they were secretly worried. + +That night, the nosy little girl's parents asked her to help them by lifting a box. Her heart raced as she remembered her nightmare, but she was brave and tried her best to lift the box. To her surprise, it was much lighter than she thought it would be! + +The nosy little girl had learned a lesson about not being nosy and judging a situation before she had all the information. The next morning, the little girl was smiling instead of having a nightmare! +The little girl was walking with her mummy. She was carrying her special luggage. She saw something fierce walking around. It was a big cat! The girl wanted to touch it, but her mummy said no. She ran over to the cat, but before she could reach it, the cat ran away. She was very sad, she wanted to touch the cat so badly! Mummy said it was too dangerous and that she should never do that again. The little girl was disappointed, she had been so close to touching the fierce cat. +George and his Dad were walking along the golf course. George was very excited to be there since he had never seen a golf course before. His Dad pointed out some of the golf players and told him about the game. + +"Look, George", he said, "There's a bald man hitting the ball with a funny club." + +George was fascinated by the man. He asked his Dad, "What's he doing, Dad?" + +His Dad said, "That's golf. He hits the ball and then tries to get it in a little hole over there." + +George thought it looked like a lot of fun and he said, "I wanna try it too!" His Dad said it was something that he had to practice to get better at, and promised George he would teach him one day. + +George was so excited that he couldn't wait to start practicing golf. He smiled and said, "Yay!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind man. He lived in a cabin in the woods. Every day, he would wake up and do kind things for people. He would help them when they were suffering. + +One day, the kind man heard a loud ringing noise coming from outside his cabin. He went out to investigate and saw an old woman with a limp. The woman explained that she was lost and had been walking for days and was now in a great deal of pain. She asked the kind man for help. + +The kind man agreed to help and brought the old woman into his cabin. He gave her a comfortable bed and filled her belly with warm soup. The old woman was so grateful. She thanked him and said, "You are so kind. How can I ever repay you?" + +The kind man smiled and said, "No repayment needed. I only wanted to help someone who is suffering." The old woman smiled and thanked the kind man again. She stayed in the kind man's cabin until she was well enough to find her way home. +Once upon a time there was a bridge. It was a big, tall bridge that crossed a river. Everyone who lived nearby was so excited when the bridge was finished. They all wanted to see it! + +On the day the bridge opened, everyone gathered around it. When the mayor stepped onto the bridge, everyone applauded. It was so creative that everyone was impressed! + +Suddenly, a dog barked loudly. Everyone was surprised to see a little 3 year old girl atop of the bridge. She was clapping and saying, "Yay! The bridge is done!" Everyone cheered and applauded the little girl for being so creative and excited about the bridge. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. Every day he went for a walk with his cane. One day when he was out walking, he noticed something strange. He saw a case on the sidewalk and he stopped to look at it. + +He imagined what was inside the case. Maybe it was something special. He bent down to pick it up. He was very surprised when he saw it was filled with money! He counted the bills inside and he was delighted. + +But then, something very bad happened. Two policeman arrived and they arrested him. They said he shouldn't have taken money that didn't belong to him. + +The elderly man was sad, and he was taken away. He never saw his cane or the case with money again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and always exploring new things. One day she wanted to learn about opera. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said it was a special type of singing. + +The little girl was so excited and said she wanted to learn opera. Her mom said that it was very difficult, but she could try. +So the little girl tried her best and practiced and practiced. She was getting better and better each day. + +Finally the day came when the little girl had to sing in an opera performance. She was so excited and wanted to do her best. But when she got on stage she was so frightened. She was too scared to sing and when the audience grew quiet, she began to cry. + +The little girl felt so disappointed and she was so upset that she had failed. The audience was sad too and felt sorry for her. They thanked her for trying and surrounded her in a warm hug. She knew that she had tried her best and even though it did not end well, she was proud of her effort. +Once upon a time there was a yoga class. Each day, the shy students would come in and practice. One day, someone accidentally left a candle burning, and it started a fire! + +The fire was so big it filled the whole room with smoke. Everyone was scared and started running away from the fire. + +But then one brave yoga student stepped up and took charge. She had a plan to put out the fire. She grabbed a blanket and started swatting at the flames. The blanket smothered the fire, and the room was safe again. + +Everyone was relieved and happy. They hugged the brave student and thanked her for saving them. They all learned an important lesson that day - never leave a candle burning! +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah wanted some tea so she asked her mom if she could borrow some. Mom said, "Yes, you can borrow some. Just be careful not to spill it!" + +Sarah was very excited and quickly ran to the kitchen. She opened the cupboard and saw lots of teas. She was curious so she tried to read each label. Then she found the tea she wanted! + +So Sarah grabbed the tea, filled a cup, and brought it back to mom. Mom said, "That's the one I wanted you to borrow. Now, let's sit down and enjoy it together." + +Sarah was so happy that she was able to borrow the tea. She was also excited to finally try it. But before Sarah could take a sip, Mom said, "Wait, what about me?" + +Sarah smiled and handed Mom the cup of tea and they both enjoyed it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Toby and Mia. One day, Toby had a great idea. He wanted to go to the ranch. + +Mia was a bit confused. "What is a ranch?", she asked. + +Toby smiled. "It's a really fun place with lots of animals," he said. "Let's go!" + +So Toby and Mia drove to the ranch. It was a beautiful day and they were very excited. When they got there, they saw all kinds of animals: cows, horses, chickens, and ducks. + +Toby and Mia had a great time. Suddenly, they heard a loud calling sound. They looked around and saw an old farmer. He was standing near a horse and seemed to be calling for help. + +Toby and Mia ran to the farmer. He told them that the horse was confused and lost. Toby and Mia decided to help the horse find its way back home. + +Afterward, Toby and Mia waved goodbye to the farmer and drove home. They were very proud that they had helped the confused horse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called May. + +May loved to have adventures and explore the world around her. One day, she was exploring the beach when she came across an old shipwreck. + +May was very excited by the shipwreck and wanted to restore it back to its original state. She began to search for materials to fix it up. She found some wood and rope and decided to see if there was anything else she could use. + +Soon, May found a jar of sour meat. She was a bit scared of it as it smelled funny, but she thought it would be great for restoring the shipwreck. + +May rushed off to the beach with the sour meat and with her tools she began to restore the shipwreck. As she worked, she noticed something strange. + +Suddenly, a big troll popped out of the shipwreck! The troll had been living inside the shipwreck and he wasn't too happy that May had disturbed him. + +May was scared but she bravely challenged the troll. She asked him why he was living inside the shipwreck and the troll explained that he was trying to restore the shipwreck back to its original state, just like May! + +May and the troll worked together and soon they had restored the shipwreck. They both felt proud and happy that the shipwreck had been restored. + +The troll thanked May for her help and waved goodbye as he went on his way. May +Once upon a time there was a dragon who was very successful. The dragon was so successful they had lots of things they wanted to do! But one day the dragon was stuck on what to do next. The dragon was unsure, so they decided to just shrug. Suddenly, out of the blue, the dragon heard a loud roaring sound! They realized it was coming from a big monster who wanted to challenge them! The dragon confidently held their head high and took on the challenge. When the challenge was finished, the dragon was successful! Everyone cheered and congratulated the dragon for their success. The dragon smiled and proudly strutted away, happy with their accomplishments. The end. +Once upon a time there was a very enthusiastic little girl. She wanted to taste all the different numbers. So she picked up one number and tasted it. It tasted sweet like candy! Then she picked up another number and tasted it. This one tasted sour and tangy like a lemon. + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to keep on tasting different numbers to find out what they all tasted like. She tasted a 4 and it tasted like strawberries. She tasted a 7 and it tasted like chocolate and marshmallow. As she tasted different numbers, she discovered so many new and exciting flavours. + +Finally, after tasting all the different numbers, the little girl was satisfied. It had been an exciting journey for her and she had learned that numbers can taste really really good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a favourite sheet that she liked to wear every day. It was blue with yellow flowers on it and it was very soft and cosy. + +One day, the little girl was out in the garden and she lost her sheet. She looked and looked, but the sheet was nowhere to be seen. + +Just then, the little girl saw a flash of colour behind a bush. She thought the colour looked like her sheet. She went over to take a look and sure enough, there was her sheet, hidden under the bush. + +The little girl was so happy to have found her sheet. She took it back home and put it on her bed, so she would never lose it again. +Once upon a time there was a pink jar. Inside was lots of candy that a 3 year old little girl loved to eat. She would reach in the jar every day and get a few pieces of candy. + +One day, sadly, the jar was lost. Everyone in the house looked for it but it was nowhere to be found. + +The little girl was very sad about losing the jar and cried for days. "Where is my jar?" she asked over and over. + +Then one day, her mummy came to her with a present. "What is it mummy?" the little girl asked excitedly. + +Mummy opened the present and inside was a shiny new pink jar with lots of candy inside! + +"Oh I found my jar!" the little girl squealed. She hugged her mummy and thanked her for the lovely, pink jar. From then on she was very careful to make sure she never lost the jar again. +One Sunday, two brothers were having fun. One of the brothers was pretending to be a pilot. He had a pretend plane and he imitated the sound of the engine. The other brother watched him admiringly while pretending to be a mechanic. + +The older brother said: "I'm a real pilot, let's take a pretend flight!" + +The younger brother was jealous. He wanted to pretend to be the pilot too. + +The older brother said: "You can be a pretend passenger, is that okay?" + +The younger brother smiled and clutched the pretend plane tightly. + +The brothers pretended to travel to many far away places. They had so much fun that it felt like they really were flying. When it was time to stop pretending, the brothers hugged each other, tired but happy. +Once upon a time there was a village who all liked to lie. Everyone relied on the other villagers to be reliable and honest. One day a man named Ben came to the village. He wanted to visit but it seemed like the villagers were just being unreliable. + +Ben soon realized that the villagers were lying whenever he asked them a question. He felt angry and sad and decided to leave the village. Before he left, he asked an old woman how come no one in the village told the truth. She told him that the villagers were scared of the consequences of telling the truth. + +Ben understood their fear and decided to teach the villagers how to be reliable. He encouraged them to tell the truth and he showed them that it was the right thing to do. + +Ben was happy that the villagers decided to start being reliable and honest. The village enjoyed being truthful and grew stronger together. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside. One day Lucy went to a field. Suddenly, she saw a skeleton. She was so surprised! + +Lucy didn't know what to do. She was frustrated. So she decided to throw her ball at the skeleton. She was a bit scared, but she threw the ball anyway. + +The ball hit the skeleton, and it made a loud noise! Lucy was so surprised and scared. She ran away and hid under a tree. + +After a while, Lucy stepped out of her hiding spot. She could see that the skeleton was gone. She was so happy! She had thrown away her fear and solved the problem. +Becky woke up one morning and was very excited. She could hear a chirping sound coming from outside. She got out of bed and hopped to the window. Honestly, she was amazed. A bird was perched on the branch of the tree, singing a beautiful song. She wanted to pick it up and take it home. + +Just then, Daddy walked in. He was holding a big, yellow notebook. Becky was delighted. She clapped her hands, hopping towards her Daddy. + +He opened the notebook and snapped, "Your mom and I bought this for you. You can draw and color in it. Doesn't it look good?" + +Becky was thrilled. She nodded her head up and down. She grabbed the notebook and hugged it tight. She couldn't wait to go and play with it. + +Daddy smiled and said, "You can take it outside and draw. Have fun!" + +Becky quickly ran outside, notebook in tow, and started sketching with her favorite crayons in the sunshine. She was so happy to have something new and good to play with. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was very gifted and had a bright future ahead of her. Every day, Jane would rise early and work hard towards success. She was determined to make something of herself. + +One day, Jane was out in the backyard playing with her toys when she saw a huge tree. She was so excited and decided to climb it. Jane tried her best to get up the tree, but she faltered and fell to the ground. + +Unbeknownst to Jane, her mother had seen her attempt to climb the tree. She called her daughter over and scolded her. "Jane," she said. "You are very gifted and can accomplish anything if you work hard. But don't try too hard, because you might fail." + +Jane was sad and disappointed, but she knew her mother was right. She vowed to be more careful and not take as many risks with her success. However, no matter how hard she worked, she never rose to the level of success she had originally set for herself. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom who was very lonely. Tom had no friends to play with and he was sad. + +Tom went outside and saw a sheet in the garden. He decided to pick it up and clean it. He dabbed it with water and wiped it with a cloth. + +After he'd finished cleaning it, he took the sheet and spread it out on the grass. He lay down and looked up at the sky. + +Tom felt a bit less lonely now. But he was still sad. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from the sheet! 'Why are you so lonely?' the voice said. + +Tom was surprised. 'I'm lonely because I have no friends', he said. + +The sheet spoke again. 'Don't worry', it said. 'You have me now and together we can enjoy the day'. + +Tom smiled and thanked the sheet. From then on, they were the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Sam was wandering through a park. He noticed an elderly woman sitting on a bench smoking a cigarette. Sam thought this was strange, so he asked her why. + +She told him that she felt like taking a break from her stroll. Sam looked around and noticed a park full of nature. He asked the elderly woman if he could wander with her. + +The elderly woman smiled and said that it would be her pleasure. So, Sam and the elderly woman wandered together through the park, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. They talked about the birds and the trees and watched the clouds drift in the sky. + +When it was time to go, Sam thanked the elderly woman for allowing him to wander with her. She said it was wonderful to spend time with him and they both said they would never forget the day they shared together. +Once upon a time there were two families, each with one child. One day, the two children decided to go on an adventure. They each put their shoes on and went out to explore. + +They followed a path they had never seen before until they came across a harbor. The harbor was filled with boats and the sky was painted in blues and greens. They stopped to watch the boats sail by and suddenly noticed something in the water. It was an anchor! + +The children looked at each other with excitement and courage. They rushed to the edge of the harbor and dove into the water. With all their strength, they pulled the anchor out of the water and laid it at the edge. + +The children felt a sense of accomplishment; together they had gained something that was difficult to pull from the water. But the moment grew bitter when the anchor felt heavy in their hands. They looked at each other, not knowing what to do with the anchor. + +“Let’s go home,†one said. + +“Yes,†the other replied. + +So they left the harbor, the anchor in tow, and returned home with their stories of adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy. He had a big smile and was always calm. He loved to eat. Every day, he enjoyed eating yummy foods. + +One day, the boy decided he wanted something different. So, he went to the store and bought a new food. It smelled funny and tasted yucky, but he thought it was exciting. He ate it all. + +Suddenly, he felt very bad. His tummy hurt and his head was spinning. He tried to smile, but it didn't work. He was scared. + +The boy's parents were worried. They took him to a doctor who said he ate something bad. The boy was sad but he was very calm. + +The doctor told the parents the bad news. The boy would never feel happy and smile again. He had to eat special food, always. The boy was sad, but he was very calm. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very naughty and he always did mean things to other people. One day, he went too far and he was caught by the police. The police said he was bad and he had to go to jail. + +Jail was a very rough place and the little boy was scared. There were big walls and tall fences, and he could not go anywhere. He missed his family and friends and he wanted to go back home. + +The little boy stayed in jail for a long time and he was very sad. He said sorry to the police and he promised to never do bad things again. After a while, they decided to let him go back home. + +The little boy was very happy to go home and he knew never to do bad things again. He said sorry again and thanked the police for letting him go. He went back home and was so happy to see his family and friends again. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was full of love and always wanted to help others. One day, the girl was walking outside when she heard something funny. It was a whistle! She ran to the sound and there was a bird. The girl thought the bird was so funny. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +The girl watched as the bird flew around and she began to whistle as well. The bird flew down and looked at the girl. She smiled and kept whistling. The bird hopped closer and the girl reached out her hand. The bird landed on her finger and they both made the musical sound together. + +The girl and the bird were singing a song of love. They were happy and laughing, it was so much fun! Suddenly, the bird flew into the sky and waved goodbye. The girl smiled and waved back. From then on, the girl kept whistling and thinking of the bird, full of love. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid who was so enthusiastic to have a big hug. He threw his arms around everyone he saw. He gave big, warm hugs to grown-ups and his friends. + +One day, he was walking down the street when he saw another kid. He ran to her and hugged her tightly. She hugged him back and they hugged each other for a long time. They were both so enthusiastic that they couldn't stop smiling. + +The two kids eventually said goodbye with a huge hug before each of them went their separate ways. The little kid had a big smile on his face as he walked down the street, remembering his fabulous hug. +Once there were two brothers, Bob and Mark. Mark was a bit of a daredevil. He would always dare Bob to do crazy things and Bob was afraid to say no. One day, Bob asked, "What are you going to dare me to do this time, Mark?" + +"You have to go in the dark, creepy cave," said Mark, his voice full of mischief. + +Bob was very scared but he wasn't willing to look rude in front of his brother. He gritted his teeth and agreed to go in the cave. + +When they got to the cave, they found it much darker and scarier than they had imagined. As they walked deeper and deeper, Bob started to regret accepting the dare. He was about to turn around and go back when suddenly there was a spooky rumble from inside the cave. + +Bob was scared and shouted to Mark, "Let's go back!" Mark insisted that Bob face his fears and finish the challenge, so Bob continued. He soon realised why Mark had dared him to go in this cave. When Bob reached the end of the cave, he found a beautiful lake which glowed in the darkness. The lake was full of rare wild fish and the brothers had an amazing time fishing. + +Bob was glad that he hadn't given up. He realised that sometimes being brave and daring enough to go on an adventure can lead to amazing discoveries. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and liked to rub her hands together. She called it her 'magic rub'. + +One day she found a quiz. It was a picture of a wealthy man with a big bag of money. Sarah thought the quiz would be fun so she rubbed her hands together and wished for the money to be real. + +Soon after, Sarah's uncle came to visit her, bringing with him the bag of money from the quiz. Sarah's uncle was a wealthy man, and he had come to give her the bag of money. He said, "I got this for you, Sarah! It's from your magic rub!" + +Sarah was so surprised and excited. She thanked her uncle so much for the money and ran around the house with joy. With her uncle's help, she now had enough money to do many fun things. + +The little girl had learned her lesson: if she believed in her magic rub, wonderful things could happen! +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. John loved to spin. Every day he would spin around and around until he was too dizzy to stand! Then he would fall down and laugh. + +Today was different though. When he was inside his house, everything was very quiet. Even the birds outside were still. There was silence everywhere. + +John was feeling dull and lonely. He wanted to spin and make some noise. Suddenly he had an idea. He ran over to the kitchen and grabbed two mops. He spun around and around with the mops until all the dullness had gone away! + +John shouted with joy and the birds outside started to sing again. He smiled and knew that spinning was the best way to make everything bright and happy. +Dave looked out of his window and saw something special. He saw a lively van pull up to his house. He ran outside to see what it was. He saw a delivery man walking up to his front door. + +Dave: "Hi! What did you bring?" + +Delivery Man: "I brought something special for you. It's in this drawer." + +Dave was so excited! He opened the drawer and saw a beautiful toy. He gave the delivery man a big hug. + +Dave: "Thank you! I love my new toy!" + +The delivery man smiled and waved goodbye as he drove away. Dave was so happy. He couldn't wait to start playing with his new toy. His house was now a lot more lively. +Once upon a time there lived a boy. He was very clumsy and careless. One day he received a package. He was so excited that he chose to spend the whole day opening it and exploring its contents. He was so absorbed in his new toy that he didn't pay attention to his surroundings. + +When his mom came to check on him, she saw that he had made a mess. He had broken some of the items in the package. His mom scolded him, but then she took a deep breath and sat down. She reminded him that it is important to be careful when spending time with new things. She said that he should also be considerate of other things around him so he won't make a mess. + +The boy learned a valuable lesson that day. He promised to be more careful, and to be careful when spending time with new things and respecting the things around him. From then on, he was careful with the things he handled and mindful of those around him. +Once upon a time there was a giant. He was very big and tall. He lived in a deep, dark forest. + +The giant liked to sit and think. He believed there was something special in the forest. Everyone was scared of the deep forest. + +One day, a brave little girl found the giant. She was only 3 years old and had never seen anyone so big before. The giant was so surprised that someone had found him in the deep, dark forest. + +The little girl was not scared. She believed the giant was a good person and she smiled at him. From that day, the two were good friends. The little girl taught the giant how to play and explore the forest. + +The giant was so happy to have a friend. He believed the little girl was special and he knew that the deep, dark forest wasn't so scary after all. The two stayed friends for many years and played together in the deep forest all the time. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very excited because he was going to set up a special place all by himself. He got to work, he put up pictures and he set out a chair. + +Next, he decided to paint the walls. He chose bright colors and started painting. He brushed the paint on carefully and neatly, making sure the colors stayed within the lines. + +Once he was done, he stood back and smiled at the picture he had made. His walls had lots of regular stripes, each one a different and exciting color. He had set up a special place for himself and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. One day, Jane went for a walk in the park with her mom. As they entered the park, Jane saw a beautiful swan swimming in a pond. Jane wanted to get closer and see the swan better, but her mom said no. + +After they had been walking for a while, they came across a rude man. He was shouting at the swan and trying to catch it. Jane was very upset, so she started to yell at the man. She told him to leave the swan alone. + +Suddenly, the swan glided right next to Jane and seemed to thank her for saving it. Jane was so happy and she thanked the swan before it flew away. + +Jane and her mom left the park happy and they never saw the rude man again. Jane never forgot the beautiful swan and the special moment they shared. +Once there was a little girl called Brenda. Brenda was 3 years old and she lived with her mommy and daddy. Every day, Brenda would make a choice. On this day, Brenda chose to play in mommy and daddy's bedroom. + +When Brenda stepped into the bedroom, she saw something shiny and colourful. It was the curtains! Brenda liked the curtains and chose to play with them. But as she played, she accidentally pulled on them too hard and ripped the curtain. When mommy and daddy saw, they were very upset. + +Brenda had made a bad choice and now she was in trouble. No matter how much she cried, she couldn't take back her choice and she had to face the consequences. Brenda's mommy and daddy were so upset, they sent her to her room for the rest of the day. + +Poor Brenda had chosen the wrong thing to do and it didn't have a happy ending. Being careful in the future was the only way for her to avoid getting into trouble again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sofia. She loved to play and explore outdoors. One day, Sofia's mom told her it was time to do some work. Sofia was sad but she knew she needed to do it. + +She sat down at the table and tried to do her work, but she kept getting distracted by her toys. Finally, her mom said in a firm voice, "Sofia, you will only get good at this if you focus and sit still." + +Sofia was so frustrated but she knew she had to try. She took a deep breath and carefully focused. Suddenly, Sofia found herself getting better and better at her work. She smiled as she realised she could do it if she just sat and stayed still. + +With that thought, Sofia finished her work with a proud smile on her face. She had done a good job and was pleased with herself. +Once there was a farmer. He was very happy because he had a lot of wheat. He kept it in a fragile basket. +One day he saw a bird. It was poking at the wheat. The farmer shouted, "No! Leave my wheat alone!" But the bird didn't listen. +The farmer was angry. He ran towards the basket to catch the bird. But suddenly he slipped and the basket toppled over. The wheat spilled out! + +The farmer was sad. He spent all day cleaning up the wheat. He put it back into the basket. But the basket was no longer fragile. +The farmer learnt a lesson: don't let the bird poke your wheat! +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. From the top of the hill, you could see a long way. All kinds of animals lived near the hill, and they all liked to come and look at the view. + +One day, a mild wind blew across the hill. The wind felt nice, and the animals liked it. But the animals knew they needed more to keep them happy. + +So they looked and they looked and they looked until they finally found a solution. They decided to build a big treehouse on top of the hill. That way, they could enjoy the mild winds, and also have a better view of the world around them. + +And so the animals all worked together to build the treehouse. When it was finished, they were so happy. + +Now, whenever the mild wind blows, the animals all go up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful view from their treehouse. And they are very thankful that they worked together to make it happen. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was three years old and he had a match in his hand. One day, Tim's mom said to him, "Let's go outside and see if we can find something surprising!" + +So Tim and his mom went outside, and soon they found a special spot. This spot was very important. It was where Tim could learn new things. + +Suddenly, Tim spotted something. It looked like a match, but it was bigger than his. He was surprised! He went over and picked it up. + +When Tim's mom saw it, she smiled. She said, "Look at you. You made a match that is bigger than yours. That's very important; it could help us make fires!" + +Tim was so proud of himself. His surprise of finding the bigger match was so much fun! He ran inside to show Dad what he had found. +One day, there was a brilliant fisherman who went to the lake to catch fish. With him, he took a big box of brightly coloured pieces of paper. He sat down next to the lake and began to carefully place the pieces on the box. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! He quickly picked up the pieces of paper and put them together. Then he looked for a very big rock. He lifted it and placed it over the paper, pressing down hard. + +After a few seconds, he pulled off the rock and held up the paper. It was filled with colourful shapes! The fisherman had printed a beautiful picture of the lake and all its fish! He was so pleased with himself that he stood up and started to dance. + +The fisherman was so excited that he called out to the lake. "Look everyone! I'm a brilliant fisherman because I printed this beautiful picture of the lake!" + +The fish in the lake heard his voice and they all agreed that he was indeed a brilliant fisherman. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane looked very happy and everyone believed she was the luckiest girl in the world. + +One day Jane's mum gave her a very special present. It was a heavy film! Jane had never seen this kind of film before and couldn't believe how amazing it was. + +Jane watched the film every day and couldn't believe how lucky she was to have it. She loved the happy story so much that she laughed and laughed. + +The film made Jane so happy that she believed she was the luckiest girl in the world. She watched it until she was fast asleep each night. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was lively sun. It was so happy and loved to shine. But one day, it started to feel sad and empty. The sun wondered why and looked down to the ground. What it saw made it even sadder. + +On the ground, there was a little heel wearing the same shoes he'd had for many, many months. His shoes were worn out - the heal was completely filled in! The sun knew how much he wanted a new pair of shoes, so it decided to do something. + +The sun decided to make a plan. Together with the wind, they gathered up all the leaves they could find. The wind started to blow and the sun warmed them with its rays. Together they started to make new shoes for the little heel. + +When the new shoes were finished, the sun and wind felt proud. The shoes were not only colorful, but also very sturdy. They looked at the little heel and saw how happy he was when he put on the new shoes. The sun was so relieved - its plan had worked! Now the little heel could jump and run around again - full of life and energy! +Once there was a playful little dog named Fido. Fido loved playing outside in the sun. One day while running around, Fido slipped in the mud and fell on his bone. Fido felt a big bump on his leg. + +Fido started to cry. His mom hurried over to help. She saw the big bump on Fido's leg. She told Fido to be brave; she knew what she could do. + +She put a big bandage on the injured leg. Then she cuddled Fido and sang a special song. Fido felt better and soon he was able to play again. + +Fido was back to being playful and running around in the sun. He was extra careful so he wouldn't fall again. After that day, Fido was a lot more careful whenever he was running and playing outside. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. The older brother, Alex, was very stubborn. He did not like to listen to his parents and often ignored them. One day, the parents decided it was time for Alex to learn a lesson, so they punished him. + +Alex was told he was not allowed to play his favourite video game for the whole day. Alex was very unhappy and he had an idea. He thought he could try to climb the wall in his garden and take the game from his parents' room. + +The next day, Alex tried again and again to climb the wall but it was too difficult. After trying many times, he finally gave up. He realized it was wrong to disobey his parents and waste his time with something that was impossible. He accepted his punishment and learned his lesson. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to listen to your parents and accept the consequences of your actions. Being stubborn will not help you get what you want and it will only lead to wasted time and effort that could be better spent elsewhere. +One day, Sam and his mommy went for a walk. It was a beautiful day, with wild and colourful flowers everywhere. + +Sam ran ahead, eager to explore. His mommy laughed and said, "Be careful Sam, don't get too wild." + +Sam saw a colourful jacket lying in the grass and he went to pick it up. + +Mommy looked at it closely and said "It looks like it is too big for you. We should leave it here." + +Sam asked why, and mommy said, "Because somebody else might want it. Let's keep walking and see what else we can find." + +So they continued, mommy holding Sam's hand. Soon, the wild wind blew and mommy put her jacket around Sam, who looked very happy and snug. + +They kept walking and exploring the wild beauty of nature, hand in hand. +One day, Mark was in his house. He saw a big, heavy floor. Even though it was heavy, Mark wanted to mark it. He grabbed a marker, and he started to run around the room. He marked all around the floor. With each step, Mark made more and more marks. Every mark was a smile to Mark. He was so happy to be able to mark the heavy floor. Soon, the floor was filled with marks! Mark copied circles and squares. He filled the whole floor with marks. Mark had so much fun, he did it again the next day. And he kept marking the heavy floor until he was all done. +John was a wise old man. Every morning he would go out in his yard to watch the birds. He loved to hold the little birds in his hands and feel the warmth of the sun on his face. + +One day, a small kitten wandered into his yard. The kitten was scared and alone, so John decided to hold it. He was gentle and kind, and the kitten curled up in his lap. + +John took the kitten inside and gave it some food and water. The cat felt safe and loved, for the first time in a long time. + +John held his little cat every day. He was happy to have the kitty around, and he knew she was happy too. He wanted to give her a good and safe home, so he kept her in his yard, where they would sit together and watch the birds. + +John was a wise man. He trusted that the kitten would be safe in his yard with him, and every day he thanked his wise old heart for thinking of the little cat. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was only three years old and he had never blinked. He was curious about why he didn't blink, so he asked his mom. + +His mom said, "That is the truth, Sam. Some people can blink and some people can't. You just can't. But it's ok," she said with a smile. + +But Sam was still sad. He wanted to be able to blink like everyone else. He kept trying, but he just couldn't do it. + +One day, he was so frustrated, he cried. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry. It's ok not to blink. Everyone's different." + +Sam felt much better. He started to understand the truth. Life could be harsh sometimes, but it could also be ok. He smiled, and everything was alright. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was very small and young, but he was really smart. One day, Jack wanted to go to university. He knew it was going to be hard to get in, but he was determined to win. + +Jack worked very hard learning and studying, and he soon became one of the best students in the school. Everyone was very impressed by Jack’s powerful abilities. + +Finally, the time came for Jack to take the university exams. He was so excited and he worked hard to try and win. On the day of the results, Jack was so happy when he saw that he had won! He had been accepted into the university! + +Everyone was so proud of Jack and his hard work. He was the first in his family to go to university, and with his powerful skills, he was sure to do very well. + +Jack’s story was an example of how hard work and determination can lead to amazing things. He won and was able to start his journey to university! +Once there was a little girl who loved to clap. She would clap at night, she would clap in the morning, she would clap all day long. + +One day, she heard the sound of a creek. It was a very dull sound, but the little girl thought it was the most wonderful sound in the world. She decided to take a walk to the creek. + +When she got to the creek, she decided to have some fun. She started clapping as loud as she could, and the sound of her claps echoed throughout the valley. She clapped and clapped, until the moon came up in the sky and it was time to go home. + +The little girl was so happy. From then on, every day, she would walk to the creek and clap away until the sky grew dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila. She loved to hide in her room. One day it was getting very warm outside. Lila decided to grab her comfiest skirt from her closet and wear it. + +She skipped downstairs and called out, "Mommy, it's too warm in here!" + +Her mom replied, "I know, sweetheart. Why don't you go hide in your room?" + +Lila smiled and happily ran back up to her room with her comfy skirt in hand. She quickly hid under her bed and began to giggle. + +Mommy came in, pretending to be looking for Lila. She couldn't find her! Finally, she spotted Lila's skirt sticking out from under the bed. She leaned down and said, "There you are! I found you!" + +Lila crawled out and smiled. She was so proud she was hard to find. + +Mommy smiled too and gave her a big hug. She said, "That was a really good hiding spot, Lila." + +Lila beamed with joy. From then on, she knew that no matter how warm it got, she could always hide in her room. +Grandma was walking in the park with her three-year-old grandchild. It was a fine winter day and the trees were sparkling with snow. Grandma was so proud of her grandchild. + +"Let's sing a song!" Grandma said. + +The little one's eyes lit up and she smiled. She started to hum and then added grandma's favorite song. They both sang together and it was beautiful. + +After they finished the song, Grandma hugged the little one tight. "Your singing was so beautiful! Every day can be so fine and bright when we sing in the winter." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was very tired. She had been playing all day and needed to rest. + +Jane lay down in the grass and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she felt something strange. Jane opened her eyes, and she could not believe what she saw. A tiny steel robot was standing in front of her. + +The robot said, "Hi Jane. I'm Bob. I heard you were tired, so I shrunk myself to help! I can give you energy. Would you like that?" + +Jane smiled and said, "Yes, please." + +Bob waved his hand and the Special Energy Beam appeared. Jane felt her tiredness disappear and felt full of energy. + +"Thank you, Bob," said Jane, happily. + +"You're welcome," said Bob, smiling. "Anytime you're tired, just call me." And with a wink, Bob disappeared. + +Jane stood up, feeling refreshed and ready for more fun. +One Sunday, there was a danger. Bobby was playing when he heard it. He panicked. He had never heard something like this before. + +It sounded like a loud roar. Bobby was scared. His mom and dad told him not to worry and grabbed him in a hug. They went outside to investigate. + +The danger was a big bear! Bobby’s mom and dad quickly ushered Bobby inside while they looked at the bear. The bear was eating berries from the trees. Bobby watched from the window, still a little scared. + +After a few minutes, his mom and dad waved goodbye to the friendly bear. Bobby was relieved and asked them what it was. His mom and dad laughed and said it was nothing to worry about. + +The next Sunday, Bobby said hello to the bear as it passed by. Bobby knew he didn't have to panic anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a drum. It was green and had a little star on it. One day, the drum wanted to be more successful. He thought he could organize something special. + +So the drum started to plan. He asked his friends for ideas. His friends said he could host a party! The drum thought this was a great idea and he got to work. + +He gathered all kinds of treats. He put delicious food on the table, and he found lots of colorful balloons. The drum thought it was going to be a really fun day. + +He found some other drums to join the party. He asked them to play music together. When the day came, the party was a great success! Everyone was so happy. + +The drum was very proud. He learned that if you plan and organize something, it can be successful! +One day, a boy named Jack was very excited. He was ready for an adventure! + +He picked up his trumpet and ran out the door. He was heading to the park with his friend, Mary. + +"Why are you taking your trumpet?", asked Mary. + +Jack replied, "I heard on the news that there's going to be a special event at the park. Everyone will be able to twist around while they play the trumpet!" + +The two friends were really excited! When they arrived, they saw lots of people in the park, all ready to twist. + +Jack and Mary joined the crowd and Jack proudly played his trumpet while everyone twisted and jumped around together. It was an amazing day! +Once upon a time there was a big crane. It lived in a big pond, and everyone said it was the biggest crane in the world. + +One day a little boy named Jack went down to the pond to take a look at the big crane. He was amazed by how big and beautiful it was. + +"Hello, crane," said Jack. + +The crane replied, "Hello, little boy. What can I do for you?" + +"Would you read me a story?" asked Jack. + +The crane nodded its head and opened a big book that it had been holding. It started to read a story to Jack and the two of them had a nice conversation. + +Jack thanked the crane for reading him the story and said goodbye. He promised to come back and visit the big crane again. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable puppy who was named Sunday. He was so excited for the weekend because he loved to play. Every Sunday, Sunday would glow with joy. + +He would go to the park, play hide and seek with his friends and catch some yummy treats. He loved playing in the morning sunlight which made him glow even brighter. Sunday always had so much fun on his Sunday adventures. + +When he got home, he was always so exhausted and he would take a long nap. After his nap he would get a big dinner and then go out to play with his friends again. This happened every Sunday and Sunday never wanted it to end. + +Sunday was so lucky to have such an amazing Sunday every week. He glowed with happiness the whole day! +Once upon a time there was a village. The village was full of people. All these people had to work together to make their village the best it could be. + +Every week the villagers would gather together to sort out their problems. They discussed what needed to be done to make the village even better. + +One day, something very unexpected happened. A bitter storm hit the village. All the villagers were scared and worried. But with lots of hard work they were able to sort out the mess. + +The villagers worked together to rebuild the village. They used whatever they could find and when they had finished, the village was even better than before. + +The villagers had faced a bitter storm and had managed to sort it out. They were so proud of themselves and happy to be part of such a special community. +Little Ben was enjoying his orange. It was bright and juicy, and he was very jolly. Suddenly, he dropped it and it splattered everywhere. He started to cry when his mom came running. She saw the mess and said, "Oh dear, don't worry. We can repair it!" + +Little Ben's tears vanished and he got to work helping his mom. He followed her instructions and gathered up all the pieces of orange. He even helped to sprinkle the floor with soapy water to clean up the mess. + +Little Ben and his mother continued to work and soon, the floor was clean and the orange was put back together on the plate. + +"See Ben?" said his mom, admiring their work. "We've repaired it! Isn't that jolly?" + +Little Ben laughed as he stuffed the delicious orange pieces into his mouth. Yes, it was very jolly indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a club. Everyone was happy in the club but one day it changed. A fake person showed up. He wanted to mix with the others in the club, but they didn't want to do it. They said no! The fake person was very mad and shouted. But the club was brave and said no again. So the fake person had to go away. Everyone in the club was very happy they said no to the fake person. They stayed together and stayed happy. The End. +Once upon a time there was a nosy puppy. His name was Sam and he went to the park every day. + +One day, Sam saw something shiny in the grass. He was very nosy and he went to take a closer look. + +Just as Sam was about to pick it up, he heard a voice. "Hey, that's mine. Don't touch it!" Said the voice. + +Sam was startled. He looked up to see a big kid standing there. The big kid was clutching a pair of scissors. + +"What do you want to do with that?" asked Sam. + +The big kid rolled his eyes and said, "I'm gonna cut this string. It's mine." + +Sam was still very nosy and he didn't want the kid to cut the string. "No, don't do it!" He said. + +The big kid sighed and put away the scissors. "Alright, I won't cut it, but only if you promise not to tell anyone!" + +Sam promised and the big kid smiled. "You're a good puppy," he said. + +And, from that day forward, Sam kept the big kid's secret safe. +One day, there was a toast in the town. Everyone was happy and wanted to celebrate. They got together and bowed to show their appreciation. + +But then something strange happened. As they bowed, they noticed a small cloud start to appear in the sky. It started to make a noise and everyone was scared. They didn't know what it was and they started to worry. + +Suddenly, a small figure came out of the cloud! It was a fairy who said they had come to give everyone a gift. She told them that if they bowed again, the gift would be available. Everyone was confused, but they bowed anyway. + +As they bowed, the fairy waved her wand and a pile of toast appeared. Everyone was delighted and cheered with joy. They realised that the fairy had brought them the perfect gift: toast! It was the perfect treat for their special celebration. Everyone enjoyed their toast and thanked the fairy for her generous gift. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of three in a small house. Every day, the mom and dad would remind the little girl to take care of her tomato plant. The little girl liked her tomato plant so much that she watered it every day, but it still never grew any tomatoes! + +One day, she saw an ugly caterpillar crawling on her plant. She was so sad, she thought it had to be her fault because of something she did wrong. But then, the mom reminded her that this caterpillar will help her tomato plant grow. + +The little girl was so excited that she couldn't wait to see what would happen next. She kept watching her plant and soon, the ugly caterpillar had turned into a butterfly! A few weeks later, it was time for the tomatoes to grow and sure enough, the little girl's tomato plant was full of delicious tomatoes! + +The little girl was really happy and she thanked her mom and dad for helping her and reminding her that the caterpillar would help the tomatoes grow. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He went outside and there was snow on the ground. It was very tidy! Jack was happy, so he got a rope. He started to tie it around a tree. Then, he tied it to another tree and pulled it tight. + +Jack was so excited when he saw what he had made - a swing! He hopped on and he started to swing. He swung so high and so fast, it felt like he was flying. + +When he was done, Jack was so happy. He had made a snow swing! It was so fun, and the snow looked so tidy all around him. Jack thought this was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, when she was playing, she spotted a big, high flag flying in the sky. + +“Oh wow, look at that flag!†said Jane. + +“Let’s run after it!†said her friend Tom. + +Jane and Tom began running with all their might towards the flag. Up, down and round and round they ran, but the flag kept flying high in the sky, just out of their reach. + +Just then, a big gust of wind blew the flag away. Jane and Tom stopped. + +“Where did the flag go?†asked Jane. + +“Not sure,†sighed Tom. “Let’s run and find it.†+ +So, they started running and searching until they finally spotted the flag, flying ever so high in the sky again. + +They both cheered and hugged, happy that they had found the flag. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a prince and a princess. They both wanted to marry each other and be husband and wife. + +One day they took a long journey to a quiet castle. When they arrived, they saw lots of beautiful gold. The prince said to the princess, "Let's get married here. It is the perfect place to start our life together." +The princess smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it now." + +So they took each other's hands and said, "We do" and made it official. Then they hugged and kissed and shouted, "We are married now!" + +Everyone in the castle cheered, and they celebrated until late into the night. From then on, they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time two friends wanted to help the animals in the forest. They thought and thought about what to do, until they had a creative idea. They decided to give away a bucket to all the animals in the woods. The animals used the buckets to collect rainwater when there was a flood. + +The friends gave away many buckets and it wasn't long before the animals had enough to withstand the flood. The kind friends had helped many animals and their idea had been very creative. + +After that day, the friends realised the importance of helping others. They learned the moral lesson that giving is the best way to help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play hockey. He always was so happy when he was playing. One day, he wanted to wash his hockey stick so he could play again. He went outside to the river and found a scary monster in the water. The monster said "If you don't give me your hockey stick, I will hurt you!" The boy was so scared that he dropped his hockey stick into the water. The monster was happy and swam away. The boy was so sad that he had to go home without his hockey stick. He never played hockey again. +Jill had a pretty day. Her mom took her on a trip to the park. They even went on the swings and the slide. Jill was so excited to go! + +At the park, Jill had lots of fun. She ran and jumped. She even made a sandcastle. But then it started to rain. Jill got sad and started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her and said it was okay to cry. She told Jill that sometimes things are not so pretty, but they will still have more fun trips ahead. Jill stopped crying and hugged her mom too. She was so happy to hear that! + +They walked back home hand in hand. Jill knew they would still have trips even when it rained. She felt better now, and was ready to go on more fun trips with her mom! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He had the best toy ever, a long red wagon. Every day he would pull it around the park, pretending it was a car. + +One day, Joe got a surprise. He heard someone calling his name. It was his mom! She was waving, telling Joe to come over. Joe ran quickly to his mom, his wagon bumping along the ground behind him. + +His mom gave him a big hug and said, "I have a special treat for you! I'm going to take you for a ride in my big car, and you can bring your wagon too." + +Joe was so excited. He hooked his wagon to the back of his mom's car and climbed into the car. They drove for a very long time, but Joe didn't mind. He had his wagon and he was with his mom. + +When they finally stopped, Joe knew they had reached his special place. His mom carefully unhooked the wagon and they both got out of the car. Together they pulled the wagon around the special park, just like they used to do. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. She was three years old and loved playing with her red toy figures. One day, she was playing with her figures in the garden when one of them, her favourite figure, fell into a bush. She couldn't reach it and started to cry. + +Just then, her daddy came to comfort her. He said, "Why are you crying, Mary?". She told him that her figure had fallen in the bush and she couldn't get it. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can get it for you". + +He looked in the bush, but couldn't find it. He searched everywhere, but the figure still wasn't there. Mary started to cry again. She said, "I miss my figure!". Just then, a bright red figure appeared from behind a tree. Mary was so excited and said, "Look daddy, my figure is back!". + +Her daddy was happy to see Mary happy again and said, "Let's get it before it disappears again". Together, they collected the figure and hugged it tightly. Mary never let go of that figure again and kept it safe. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to explore and have adventures. Today he wanted to dive off the big dock. He had never done it before, but he was brave and excited. + +He grabbed the edge of the dock with both hands and got ready to jump. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He was about to take the dive when some big kids came over. + +The kids told the little boy he wasn't strong enough to make the jump. They said he needed more power. The little boy was sad, but he tried to be brave. He wanted to show the kids he was strong enough. + +He took another deep breath and jumped. But he couldn't make it far enough. He only jumped a few feet and hit the water with a big splash. The water was cold and slippery, not smooth like he'd thought it would be. + +The little boy was disappointed, but he still felt brave. He knew he had done his best. He went back to shore, and the kids laughed. + +The little boy never tried to dive off the dock again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a huge tree in her yard. She wanted to climb to the top of the tree, but it seemed like an impossible task. The tree was just too tall and she was too small. + +But with hard work and determination, she was able to make a plan. She held onto each branch as she made her way up. Little by little, she was getting closer and closer to the top. + +Suddenly, she was at the top! She was so proud of herself for being able to make it all the way up the huge tree. She looked out over the forest and smiled. + +Then, a funny thing happened. On the way down, it was much easier. She just hopped from branch to branch and in no time, she was back on the ground. + +From then on, it was her favourite thing to do. She loved the feeling of accomplishment that came from climbing the huge tree. +Once upon a time, there was a cart. It was owned by a patient farmer who took it everywhere. One morning, when he hooked up his horses to the cart, he noticed the cart was missing! He looked everywhere for it but he couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise nearby. When he looked over, he saw his old cart speeding away! He shouted after it, "Come back here!". + +The cart didn't listen. Instead, it sped faster and farther away. The farmer ran after it as fast as he could. He was determined to get it back. + +As the farmer got closer, he noticed someone inside the cart. It was a naughty three-year-old child! She was laughing and having fun as she steered the cart in circles. + +The farmer yelled, "Stop that cart!" But the child just kept going. + +The farmer was getting very tired, so he decided to try a different approach. He yelled, "If you stop the cart, I will give you some candy!" + +That got her attention. The child stopped the cart and hopped out. She was given the candy and the farmer was happy to have his cart back! He promised to be more patient next time. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were both very crazy. + +The first friend had a long nose. He counted everything. He counted the stars, the cars, and the clouds. He even counted every blade of grass on the ground. + +The second friend thought that it was so silly and asked, “Why do you count so many things?†+ +The first friend smiled and said, “It makes me happy to number all these things!†+ +The second friend thought for a moment, and then said, “I like your crazy nose!†+ +The two friends laughed and then ran off to number more silly things! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little bunny named Bunny. He was always very mischievous. One day, Bunny decided to go looking for trouble. He hopped right into a garden with a big fence around it. + +In the garden, Bunny saw a big shiny razor! He thought it looked like so much fun, so he hopped over to it. He started jumping and hopping around with it. + +Suddenly, a big voice called out, “Bunny! Put that razor down! You’re being naughty!†+ +Bunny turned around and saw his mama bunny standing there. He quickly put the razor down. “But Mama, I just wanted to play,†he said. + +Mama Bunny shook her head. “No, Bunny. Razors are not for playing. You have to keep away from them.†+ +Bunny nodded and said, “Okay, Mama. I’ll keep away from the razor!†+ +So Bunny hopped away from the razor and stayed out of trouble. The End. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was always very careful when she chose her things. One day Sarah went out and she saw a coat. It was a special coat and it was very colourful. She liked it very much. + +Sarah wanted to choose the coat, but she thought to herself that it smelled a bit funny. She asked the shop keeper why the coat smelled and he said it was old. Sarah thought carefully and she decided not to choose the coat. + +This story has a moral: always be careful when you choose things. Don't be tempted to choose something just because it looks nice. It's always best to check properly before you make your choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. Ellie loved to play outside with her friends. She would pick flowers and run around in the grass. + +One day, Ellie was playing with her friends when she saw a goal. She had never seen one before and was very excited. She ran up to it and started playing with her friends. + +“Let’s all play goal,†said Ellie. + +Her friends agreed, so they took turns kicking the ball. When it was Ellie’s turn, she kicked the ball with all her might. But it wasn’t hard enough! + +Ellie was determined to make the goal, so she gritted her teeth and kicked it even harder. She watched the ball soar through the air and land in the goal! + +Everyone cheered. Then, Ellie’s mom came over and gave her a big hug. + +“Let’s celebrate with a cold drink,†said Ellie’s mom. + +Ellie smiled and nodded her head. She was proud of her goal and felt like she deserved a reward. +Once there was a little girl named Maria. She was only three years old and was very curious. One day she was playing outside in her front yard when she noticed a big gear next to her house. She looked around to make sure no one was watching and she stepped closer to the gear. She examined it for a few moments and then she decided to touch it. When Maria touched it, the gear started spinning round and round and made a loud noise. + +Maria was very frightened, so she quickly ran back inside her house. She was so scared that she began to cry. Her mom heard her crying and came to comfort her. + +"What's wrong, Maria?" her mom asked. + +"I saw a gear outside and it made a loud noise and scared me," Maria said. + +"Oh, sweetheart," her mom said. "That gear was just doing its job. It's nothing to be afraid of. Do you know what it's for?" + +Maria shook her head and said, "No, I don't know." + +Her mom smiled at her. "That gear is a part of a machine that helps move things. Don't be frightened, sweetheart. Everything will be okay." + +Maria felt much better and stopped crying. She thanked her mom and ran off to play. Maria now knew that she was safe and there was nothing to be scared of. +Once there was a boy named Alex who was three years old. He had a dog named Max and they both lived in a big house. + +One day they decided they wanted to play outside and run around. They went to the backyard and enjoyed themselves. + +But then, Max saw a small hole under a bush and he decided to go and explore it. He squeezed in, but the hole was too small and he couldn't get out. Alex was very worried and he tried to pull Max out but it was very difficult. + +They asked their parents for help. Their parents came and tried to pull Max out, but it was impossible. Suddenly their dad said, “We need to release him.†Alex started to cry and he said, “No! Please don't release him! Can't you help him get out another way?†But there was no other way, so in the end his parents had to release Max. + +Alex was very upset and felt so sad. He never got to play with Max again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Sam and Liz. Sam had a bald head and Liz loved to gather things. One day, Liz asked Sam if he wanted to come over and help her gather things. Sam was excited so he said yes! + +When Sam got to Liz's house, he noticed a huge pile of mattresses in the corner. Liz smiled and said she was gathering them to make her new bed. Sam thought this was a great idea and he helped Liz carry the mattresses upstairs to her bedroom. + +Once they had finished, they stood back and admired their work. Liz had arranged the mattresses on the floor to make a big, fluffy bed. It was so soft and comfy - perfect for taking a nap. + +Sam and Liz smiled and thanked each other for their hard work. Then Sam remembered why Liz had gathered the mattresses in the first place - it wasn't to make a bed! It was so bald Sam could use them as a pillow for his bald head. + +Sam and Liz laughed and Liz said the mattresses had been the perfect way for them to make Sam's bald head comfy and cozy. + +From that day on, whenever Sam came over, he knew he would always have a pillow for his bald head. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Max. He liked to jog very much. On his jogs, he always saw amazing landscapes. They were filled with bright colors and beautiful trees. One day he found a beautiful landscape. The landscape was very peaceful. + +Max was very happy to be in this special place. He started to jog around it and noticed the birds singing and the flowers blooming. The sunlight sparkled through the trees. Max smiled as he jogged. + +He felt so happy. He kept jogging and taking in the landscape. He smiled and kept jogging for a long time. He stopped and noticed the sun going down in the sky. He was so happy that he had discovered this amazing landscape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and loved to dance. Every day, she would twirl around her garden and make up new dances. + +One day, her mom came out to the garden and saw Daisy dancing. She asked, "What are you doing?" + +Daisy smiled and said, "I'm sitting and dancing!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's important! Dancing is a great way to be active and express yourself!" + +Since that day, Daisy has made dancing an important part of her life. She knows that any time she needs to, she can just sit down and start dancing. It's her favorite thing to do! +Once, there was a sack. Inside the sack was something very important - oxygen! But the sack was scared. It was so frightened that it jumped away. + +It did not want to be found. It kept running, until it reached a cave. Inside the cave was lots of darkness. The sack felt safe and it stopped running. + +But soon, something came into the cave. It was a big, scary monster! The sack was so scared that it jumped away again. + +It kept running and running, until finally, it reached the top of a mountain. The air was clear, and the sack could see for miles. No monster could ever find it here! + +The sack was safe now, and filled with oxygen. It was never frightened again. +Once upon a time there was an amazing fire. It was so beautiful that it was like a work of art. Everyone who saw it said it was wonderful. + +Every day two friends went to the fire and designed it. They filled the fire with pretty practice, and they created shapes and other designs with the fire. + +The friends worked very hard all day. When they were done, everyone was amazed. They had created something truly special with the help of the amazing fire. + +It was so beautiful that it lit up the sky and made everyone happy. Everyone thought that the fire was the best thing ever. + +The end. +One day, Jim was playing at the park. He picked up a stick and started to write in the dirt. After a few seconds he said to himself, "This is fun!" + +Suddenly, a voice said, "What are you doing?" Jim looked up and saw his brother Jake. Jake was six years old and was always very curious. + +Jim replied, "I'm writing in the dirt!" + +Jake laughed. "That's silly! What are you writing?" + +Jim said, "I'm writing my name!" + +Jake said, "But that will take forever if you do it one letter at a time. Write it like this!" + +He picked up a bigger stick and made a few marks in the dirt. When he was done, it looked like the letters had been there for a minute! + +Jim was amazed! He said, "That's a great way to write quickly, let's do it again!" + +This time, Jim wrote a message that said, "This is disgusting!" + +Jake laughed out loud and said, "That's a funny thing to write, Jim!" + +The two brothers laughed and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He loved to watch the helicopters flying in the sky. Every day John would reach up his arms to see if he could touch them. + +One day, John was out on a walk with his family. Suddenly, he saw a helicopter in the distance. "Look up, look up!" he shouted. Everyone looked and saw the helicopter flying above. This made John very excited. + +John's dad said to him "Do you want to take a ride in a helicopter?" John said "Yes, please can I?". His dad said "Sure, let's see if we can reach the helicopter!". + +John and his dad ran and ran, but the helicopter was so high in the sky, they could not reach it. "That's boring!" said John. He was disappointed that he couldn't take a ride in the helicopter. + +But when they got back home, John was surprised to see a helicopter parked in the backyard! His dad said "We asked the pilot to come pick us up for a ride around the neighbourhood!" + +John was so happy and excited. He jumped up and down and said "Let's go!" Everyone piled into the helicopter and flew up into the sky. John loved watching the view from above. + +It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there were two bears - one was called Mary and one was called Tom. Mary believed that her own lotion was the best. She thought it worked better than any other lotion and she was loyal to hers. Tom asked Mary to try his lotion, but she didn't want to. She knew her lotion was much better. + +So Tom decided to have a competition. He asked Mary to rub both lotions on her fur and see which one was better. Mary agreed and they both rubbed the lotions into their fur. At the end of the competition, they both thought that Mary's lotion was still the best. + +Mary was very loyal to her lotion and wouldn't switch. Tom told her he didn't believe her and wanted to try again. This made Mary very upset and she ran away! + +Tom realized he had made a mistake and felt bad for upsetting Mary. He chased after her and tried to apologize. Fortunately, Mary accepted his apology and the two were friends once again. From then on, Mary kept her loyalty to her lotion and Tom never tried to get her to switch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. Molly was a very regular girl and loved to play in her garden. Every day, Molly would pick a beautiful rose and give it to her mum. Molly's mum was so proud of her and loved getting the roses. + +One day, Molly's mum had to go away for work. Molly was sad but her mum said she would be back soon. When Molly waved goodbye to her mum, she was clutching a rose in her hand. Molly was determined to send the rose to her mum. + +So, when Molly got the post office, she asked the postman to send the rose to her mum. But the postman wasn't paying attention and he sent the rose to the wrong address. Molly was so sad and started tears. + +Moral of the story: It is important to be careful and pay attention when sending things. This can help you make sure that things get to the right place. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a boy and a girl. They liked to play on the porch together. One day the girl said she wanted to raise something special. The boy was very generous and said he would help her. So the girl got an egg from the hen and the boy got a box from the shed. They put the egg in the box and set it on the porch. They took good care of it, and raised it until it was a chick. The chick grew bigger and bigger until it was a big chicken! They were so happy and excited to see their beautiful raised chicken. They kept the chicken safe, and never had to worry about being hungry. They were so happy and grateful for the generous gift they had received. +Dave and his dad were walking to the mailbox when it started to rain. Dave was worried because he wanted to look through the letters. His dad saw the worry on his face and said, "Don't worry Dave. We can come back later when it stops raining and look at all the letters." + +Dave and his dad waited under a tree until the rain stopped and then they quickly went to the mailbox. Dave was so excited and started to open the letters. He found a boring letter from his dad's friend. His dad opened it and read it out loud. It said, "Don't worry about me. I'm OK." + +Dave smiled at his dad and said, "Don't worry Dad, I'm OK too." +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Sam. He was a very happy 3 year old. + +One day, Sam decided to go for a walk. He followed the path to a lake. It was a big lake and it was so beautiful! + +Sam wanted to have some fun. He rolled his body on the grass and then he rolled down the hill into the lake. It was so much fun! + +Sam felt a bit dizzy after he rolled so much. He lay down by the lake and rested for a while. He thought about all the fun he had rolling and then he dragged himself back home. + +He had a great day, rolling and feeling dizzy by the lake. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Freddie and Daisy. They had been friends for a long time, playing together every day. One day, Daisy said to Freddie, "I want to see a comet!" + +Freddie looked up at the sky and said, "Okay!" He then raised his hands to the sky and asked, "Comet, please come out!" + +Suddenly, a bright and hot comet flew out from the sky. Daisy clapped her hands and said, "Wow!" + +The comet was so hot that the two friends had to step back a bit. Daisy then said, "Let's make a wish on the comet!" + +Freddie and Daisy both closed their eyes and made a wish. Then they both said, "Thank you, comet!" And with a twinkle, the hot comet flew back into the sky. + +The two friends smiled and went back to playing, knowing that their wishes were heard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lulu who was very gentle and kind. Every day, she loved to help her mom clean the house by using the mop. + +One day, as Lulu was happily cleaning the kitchen with the mop, she accidentally knocked over a bowl of water. She was scared that she would get in trouble. + +Lulu's mom saw the mess and called her to come over. She said, "What happened here, Lulu?" + +Lulu hung her head and softly said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I knocked over the bowl of water." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's alright, sweetheart. Accidents happen. Let's mop up the mess together." + +So, the two of them worked together to mop up the water. Lulu's mom was so gentle with her and they both laughed and sang while they cleaned. When they were done, Lulu felt so relieved and said, "Thank you, Mommy, for helping me. I surrender to you." + +Her mom smiled at her, "That's my sweet girl." +Once there was a girl called Anna. She was very selfish and liked to keep things for herself. + +One day, Anna was playing in the garden when she saw something exciting. Lying on the grass was a nice, juicy steak! Anna smiled and quickly scooped the steak up. She closed her hand around it, not wanting to share. + +Just then, a voice said,"Anna, what are you doing?" Anna looked up to see her brother standing there. He had seen her take the steak! + +Anna was very embarrassed. "It's mine," she said, her voice squeaking. + +"But you can't keep it all to yourself," said her brother. "It's not very nice to be so selfish!" + +Anna thought for a moment. Then she reluctantly opened her hand and gave the steak to her brother. "Here you go," she said. + +Her brother smiled and thanked her. Then he closed the hand around the steak and ran off to share it with their friends. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was only three years old but she loved to help her mummy and daddy. +One day mummy needed to get some shopping from the supermarket. Sarah thought it would be fun to help with the shopping. + +Mummy said: "Come on Sarah, let's go and help find some tasty things!" + +So Sarah and mummy went off to the supermarket. They found lots of nice things that looked very tasty. + +Suddenly Sarah spotted something that she really wanted - some cookies! Mummy said no because they were not healthy but Sarah said: "Please, please mummy, can I have the cookies? I'll help you carry the other shopping!" + +Mummy thought, and then she said: "Ok, Sarah. You can have one cookie but that's it! Let's pay and then go home." + +So Sarah helped mummy carry the shopping home and was very happy to be able to eat a cookie on the way. At the end, Sarah and mummy ended up having lots of fun and Sarah was very glad she could help with the shopping. +Once upon a time there was a good boy named Jake. He loved to play in the park and have fun with his friends and family. Jake always wanted to try something new and fun. + +One day Jake's mom gave him a surprise – a nice, new vest! Jake was so happy, he couldn't wait to put on his new vest and show everyone. He ran to his room, put it on and ran back to the park. + +At the park, everyone was surprised to see Jake's new vest! They all said it was so good. Jake was so happy, he showed off his new vest to everyone. Everyone loved it. + +Jake had a lot of fun that day and was very proud of his new vest. He decided to wear it all the time, so everyone could see how good it looked. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Matt and Tom. Matt was always so good and Tom was foolish. + +Matt and Tom went for a walk one day and saw a special trade. Matt wanted to trade, but foolish Tom had other ideas. He wanted to tear the trade apart! Matt was so upset, but Tom wouldn't listen. + +Matt tried to stop Tom, but it was too late. Tom had already torn the trade apart. Matt was very sad, but he knew it was his own foolish friend's fault. + +The whole town heard about the foolish trade that Tom had torn apart. Everyone was so angry with Tom, and soon he wasn't allowed in the town any more. + +Matt and Tom never talked again, and Tom was terribly sad. He had been so foolish, and now his friend was gone. It was a bad ending, but it was all his own fault. +Once there was a little boy who liked cricket. His friend was very different. He liked different things and disagreed with the little boy about almost everything. + +One day, the little boy wanted to play cricket. But his friend did not want to play cricket. He wanted to play something else. The little boy was unhappy because he wanted to play cricket. + +The little boy tried to talk to his friend, but his friend would not agree. The little boy was very frustrated. He kept asking his friend to play cricket, but his friend just disagreed. + +Finally they had an idea. They decided to compromise and invent a new game that included both cricket and something else. They played it together, and they both had fun. They had learned how to understand each other and how to disagree and agree. +Tony was playing outside with his toys. He loved to make a tent with blankets and pretend he was camping in it. He liked to yell at his make-believe friends who would come to visit. + +Today, Tony's friend Matt came to play with him in the tent. Tony was so excited to show Matt his tent. But then, Matt started to yell which hurt Tony's ears. Tony started to cry and feel really sad. + +Matt came up to Tony and said, "Sorry, Tony. I was just so excited to be here, I got a bit loud." + +Tony looked at Matt and said in a very quiet voice, "But it still hurt my ears when you yelled." + +Matt put his arm around Tony and said, "I'm sorry. Let's just play in the tent and have lots of fun. I'll try not to yell, OK?" + +Tony smiled and nodded. Then, he grabbed his toy and showed Matt inside the tent and they had a great time. They laughed, played and pretended. No one had to yell! +The knob was very small and shiny. It had been attached to the door by a little girl called Anna. Anna loved the way it looked. + +One day her little brother Sam wanted to play too. He wanted to attach the knob to something else. Anna said no, because the knob was hers. + +Sam got angry and was very rude to her. He shouted and made Anna cry. + +Anna felt very unhappy. She wanted to show Sam that he shouldn't be so rude. So she took the knob off the door and gave it to him. + +Sam was surprised. He was sorry that he had shouted at Anna and he said sorry. He held the knob tightly and made sure not to be so rude again. +Once there was a wild mole. He loved to play in the grass and the sunshine. + +One day, he saw a big bottle of spray. It was lying in the grass near him. He was very curious and wanted to see what the spray was like. + +The wild mole walked slowly over to the bottle and sniffed it. The spray was very cold and made a lot of bubbles. The wild mole wanted to try it. He shook the bottle and sprayed the bubbles allover the grass. + +The wild mole had so much fun spraying the bubble spray in the grass. He knew he would come back again and again to play with his new favourite bubble spray. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who had just turned 3. She loved to explore and try new things. One day, she decided to go outside and play in the snow. She slipped and fell. + +Suddenly, a kind nurse appeared and scooped her up. She was wearing a modest dress with a matching coat. Lucy was afraid and began to cry. The nurse gently said "It's ok, everything will be alright". Lucy smiled through her tears and said, "Thank you so much". + +The nurse helped Lucy back to her house. She said goodbye with a warm hug, and Lucy waved goodbye as she walked away. Lucy was happy she had been so lucky to find a nurse who was so kind. She had a new friend that she could always count on. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Bill and Tom, who lived together near a big structure. Every day they would play together. + +One day, they decided to explore the structure. As they got closer, they heard a cheerful ringing sound. Tom and Bill were so excited that they ran to find the source of the ringing. + +Finally, they arrived at the top, and to their surprise there was a big bell! The brothers were delighted and started ringing the bell, enjoying the cheerful sound it made. + +Suddenly, their mother came running up to them and scolded them for ringing the bell without permission. She said, “We must always ask for permission before we do anything.†+ +From then on, Tom and Bill always asked for permission before starting anything, and were more mindful of their actions. They were also careful to be respectful of other people's property and the structure. The brothers wanted to show others that they were trustworthy and could be relied upon. + +The brothers had learnt a valuable lesson and were much wiser than before. +Once there were two friends, Joe and Lucy. Joe had a modern treat that he wanted to share with Lucy. This treat was very special and he wanted to part it with her. + +Joe found Lucy in the park and told her he wanted to share his treat with her. When she heard this, her face lit up with excitement and she smiled. + +The two walked over to a picnic bench and Joe opened up his treat. It was a big ice cream cake! Lucy gasped in delight as Joe handed her a slice. + +Joe and Lucy sat at the picnic bench eating their ice cream cake and chatting away. They parted the treat between each other and enjoyed every bite. When they were finished eating, they both agreed that it was the best treat ever. + +Joe and Lucy have been friends ever since and have shared many modern treats together. +Little Jamie and her mommy went for a walk in the park. It was a nice day, and the sun was shining in the sky. +Jamie got excited when she saw a pear tree in the park. She wanted to pick some pears for a snack. + +Her mommy said, "That’s very nice, Jamie. But let’s wander around and explore before we pick the pears." + +So Jamie and mommy went for a little stroll around the park. They saw some ducks swimming in a pond, and they saw some birds flying in the sky. At last they came back to the pear tree. + +Jamie said, “Can I pick a nice pear now?†Her mommy said, “Yes, that sounds like a great idea." + +So Jamie picked a big, juicy pear and her mommy helped her eat it. What a nice treat! +Once upon a time there were three friends who really liked to share. They shared toys, stories, and adventures together. + +One day they decided to have a special sharing day. Each of the friends brought something special to share. One brought shape blocks, the second brought paints, and the third brought a flexible rope. + +The friends spread out all the things they had brought in the middle of the room and started to create. They used the blocks to make shapes and the paints to color them. Then they used the flexible rope to turn each shape into something new. + +They enjoyed their special sharing day. They laughed and played together, sharing their ideas and creations. They curled the rope around the shapes, making each shape something different. + +At the end of the day, each of the friends went home with something special. Something that they had created together, something that would always remind them of the fun they had shared together. +Once there was a mom who needed to go to university. She was very patient, so when the baby cried she just sang a song to keep calm. Mom kissed and hugged the little baby goodbye, and the baby was sad. The baby waved until mom was out of sight. + +On her way to university, Mom saw a puppy. She wanted to touch it, but she was in a hurry. So she just said goodbye and kept on walking. + +When Mom finally arrived at the university, she saw a cute little kitty. She had enough time to touch the kitty, so she bent down and patted its fur. The kitty purred and it felt so nice. + +When mom left the university, she was very happy. She couldn't wait to go home and give her baby a big hug. Sure enough, when she arrived, the baby was waiting there, smiling. Mom picked up the baby and gave it the biggest hug. They both felt so much love! That was the best way to end Mom's day. +John and his family decided to have a picnic at the beach. John was excited to go. When they arrived, John was surprised to see a lot of other people there. He saw children playing in the sand and they looked like they were having fun. + +John asked his mom, "Can I join them?" + +His mother said, "Yes, of course, but make sure to be nice." + +John eagerly joined the kids in their activities. He included himself without thinking that maybe he was being too bold. Unfortunately, the other children were embarrassed by John and his presence. The children quickly ran away, leaving John alone. + +John was sad. He felt embarrassed and his spirits were down. He returned to his family defeated. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Millie. She was three years old. She wanted to go for a ride on her bicycle. But it was too big for her. + +Millie's mom saw her looking at the bicycle and said, "Let's go for a ride, Millie!" + +Millie was overjoyed. She grabbed her mom's hand. + +They went to the park and there was a seesaw. Millie loved the seesaw. She jumped right on and her mum gave her an invitation. "Come back tomorrow and we can ride together, okay?" + +The next day they came back to the park. Millie felt so happy to be able to ride the seesaw with her mum. But when she tried to go down, she felt helpless. Millie's mum helped her by pushing the seesaw with her feet. + +Millie and her mum laughed and laughed. When it was time to go home, Millie said she wanted to come back tomorrow and ride again. +Once there was a boy named Tim. One day, Tim wanted to go on an adventure so he packed his suitcase and went to a nearby hotel. When he arrived, the hotel was huge and he felt so excited. + +Tim walked into the lobby and looked around. It was very uncomfortable and the chairs were not very soft. He thought it was strange but he decided to ignore it and keep going. He filled out the paperwork and soon he was in his room. + +Tim was so happy and he decided to explore the hotel. As he walked around he noticed that the entire place was very weird. There were no other people and the hallways were very dark. Tim began to feel uncomfortable and scared. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise and he ran back to his room. When he opened the door he was shocked. Everything he had packed in his suitcase was gone! Tim was so sad and he soon realized that he had been robbed at the hotel. He had a very bad ending to his adventure. +Tommy was feeling very hungry. He wanted something to eat. He went to the kitchen and saw some waffles. + +He was so excited. He wanted to try one, but he didn't know how to make them. "How do I make these?" he wondered. + +He guessed that putting them in the oven was a good idea. He put the waffles in the oven and waited for them to cook. + +But Tommy was too stupid. He waited too long and the waffles got burnt. He started crying. + +His mom came into the kitchen and saw what happened. She hugged him and said, "It's ok, son. We can just make some new waffles." She helped him make some delicious waffles that were just perfect. + +Tommy smiled and ate his waffles. He was so happy he had someone to help him when he was feeling stupid. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. One day the little girl noticed something special about one of her toys; it was creative! Every time she tried to play with it, it resisted her. + +The little girl asked her mom what was wrong with the toy. Her mom answered, "That toy is special, it resists the way it's meant to be played with. You'll need to be creative to figure out how to play with it." + +So the little girl used her imagination and made up a new game for herself and her toy. She played and laughed and had a great time! From that day on, her creative toy became her favorite toy and was always nearby to play with. +Once there was a girl. She was deaf, so she couldn't hear very well. One day, she got an idea. She wanted to send mail to her friend. She carefully wrote the letter, and found someone to help her send it. + +But then, something terrible happened. She dropped the letter. It got lost in the wind. The girl was so sad. She wouldn't get to hear from her friend anymore. + +The girl was very sad. She sat down on the ground, feeling more and more disappointed every day. She knew she would never be able to send mail that way again. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky motor. It was shiny and new and it could go really fast. One day, the motor decided to go for a swim. So it drove right into the river and started swimming in the cool, blue water. It swam and swam and swam - until it got to the other side. When it got there, it was tired from all the swimming but it was happy, too. Lucky motor! It knew it had a very special adventure that day. +Once upon a time there was a very clever mouse called Abbot. He was just an ordinary mouse, but he was very brave. + +One day, while climbing around his house, Abbot decided to explore the kitchen. On the shelf, he saw a bag of tasty treats - his favourite food! + +"Mmm, yummy!" he thought. "I must have them!" + +Abbot started to climb up the shelf but, as he reached the top, he started to slip. + +"Help!" he shouted. + +Suddenly, a voice said: "Don't worry Abbot, I'm here". The voice belonged to Abbot's best friend, a cat called Cake. + +"I'm so glad to see you," said Abbot, relieved. + +"Here, let me help," said Cake, pushing the shelf down gently. + +"Thank you," said Abbot. + +Cake said goodbye and Abbot finished his journey and enjoyed his favourite treats. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was very happy and always had a big smile on her face. One day, she decided to go to the park to play. + +As she walked through the park, she saw some pretty flowers. She bent down to smell them and they smelled yummy. She smiled as she smelled them. + +But then she saw a big bottle of spray. She picked it up and started to spray the flowers with it. + +The flowers were very happy and they smiled back at her. Jane was so happy that she started to laugh. She chased the flowers around the park, spraying them and making them happy. + +The sun was shining, the flowers were smiling, and Jane was having lots of fun. It was a really yummy day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Timmy. She loved yellow things more than anything, and all she ever wanted was to buy a yellow ear. + +One day, after Timmy and her mommy went to the store, they both saw something that made their eyes go wide. It was a bright yellow ear! Timmy was so excited, she just had to have it. + +Her Mommy asked Timmy if she wanted to buy the yellow ear. Timmy said yes, and her mommy bought it for her. When they got home, Timmy put the yellow ear on and showed it off to her friends. Everyone admired it and said how nice it looked. + +From that day on, every time Timmy wore her yellow ear, she felt so proud. She would smile and laugh and show it off to everyone she saw. + +Timmy was so happy with her new yellow ear, and it made everyone around her smile too. +Once upon a time, there lived a person who loved the sweet smell of the earth after a gentle rain. But one day, a sun came out and it was so hot that all the water quickly dried up. The person was sad. + +The person wanted the rain to come back, so they decided to make a wish to the clouds in the sky. But no matter how hard the person wished, the clouds stayed still in the sky and not a drop of rain fell. + +The person felt something was wrong, so they decided to take a walk and search for the rain. As they traveled, they had a strange feeling that they were being watched. The person felt a chill and they quickened their pace. + +Eventually, they arrived at the river and they saw that all the water had dried up. But then, the person heard a voice and they saw some small raindrops falling from the sky. The sun had finally gone away and the clouds were sending sweet rain down. + +The person was so glad to see the rain and they thanked the clouds for sending the rain. From that day on, the person never had to worry about the dry days again! +Lucy touched the soft grass and looked up at the sky. She giggled as a shadow danced across the ground. Lucy was shy. She wanted to touch the shadow, but it danced too fast! + +Suddenly, a bird flew overhead and the shadow stopped still. Lucy smiled and slowly reached out her hand. She lightly touched the shadow and smiled even bigger. + +Then, Lucy saw her friend. They ran up to each other and hugged tight. Lucy showed her friend the shadow and they laughed together. She felt so brave! + +The sun started to set and the shadow danced away. Lucy waved goodbye and touched the soft grass one more time. She was so happy she was brave enough to touch the shadow. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very sweet. He loved playing outdoors and exploring the forest. On one sunny day, he decided to go out and have some fun. + +He began to explore and soon he came across a beautiful flower field. He hopped into the field and began to prance around the flowers. He twirled and jumped and displayed his joy. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the trees. He quickly turned to look and saw a hunter hiding behind a bush. The fox knew he had to get away, so he made a break for the woods. + +The hunter jumped out of his hiding spot and started to follow him. The fox had no choice but to run, so he sprinted away as fast as he could. He darted through the trees, but he was not fast enough. + +The hunter eventually caught up to the fox and, without any mercy, killed him. His sweet display of joy turned into a tragedy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to quit from school. She told her mom that she really didn't want to go anymore because it was too hard and she didn't like it. Her mom said no, that school was important. + +The little girl thought she would try one more time to get her mom to understand. She grabbed the pretty vase on the table and held it tightly. She said she would quit school if her mom didn't change her mind. + +Her mom loved the vase, it was special and important. She said,"Okay, maybe it's time to try something different. We can look for other schools that you will like." + +The little girl was so happy she jumped up and hugged her mom. Then they looked up different schools and the little girl found one that she really liked. She started going there and liked it right away! + +The end. +One day, Jack saw something amazing in the sky. His eyes widened and his mouth dropped open in amazement. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. +Jack's face lit up with excitement and he ran to his mom. He blinked a few times and said, "Mommy, look! What is it?" His mom looked outside and saw a beautiful rainbow. +"That's a rainbow, Jack," she said with a smile. + +Jack couldn't believe it. He ran outside and tried to catch the rainbow in his hands. He blinked a few times and saw different colours reflecting on his face. +He was so excited that he started jumping around, his face lit up with joy. + +Suddenly, the rainbow was gone just as quickly as it had come. +But Jack knew that he would never forget his exciting experience. He had blinked and, for a brief moment, he could touch the rainbow with his imagination. +Once there was a little rabbit who lived in a forest. He liked to pick flowers and run around with his friends. One day, he got lost and couldn't find his way home. He was so scared and felt very weak. + +Suddenly he heard something! It was a big bear. The bear said, "I can help you to get home". The rabbit was very happy and said thank you. + +The bear took the rabbit home, but then the rabbit realized something. The bear wanted something in return! The bear asked the rabbit to help him find his dinner in the forest. The rabbit was so scared and didn't want to go. + +But then something amazing happened! One of the rabbit's friends found him and shouted, "Let's go home!". The bear was sad, but also happy that the rabbit was safe. The rabbit thanked his friend and they ran back home together. +Once upon a time there was a brave bird. He liked to fly and soar high in the sky. He had the brightest purple feathers which shined in the sun. + +One day he wanted to soar even higher than before. He thought it would be so easy. But it was not. He got too high and could not find his way back down. He flapped his wings as hard as he could but was not seeing any result. + +He was feeling very scared and tired and did not know what to do. Then, suddenly, he saw a small cloud and flew right into it. Suddenly, he felt a gentle breeze that started to push him slowly down. He ended up back in his warm nest and was very happy and thankful. + +From that day on, he was always careful when he wanted to soar higher. He was also grateful for the gentle breeze that had helped him get back home. The end! +In the backyard, Jack was feeling bored. He looked around and saw a leaf on the ground. He knelt down and rubbed the leaf between his fingers. Suddenly, an ugly bug crawled out of the leaf! Jack jumped back in surprise and shouted, "Yuck!" + +The bug was not happy and he stomped his foot. "Why did you disturb me?" he demanded. + +Jack looked a little embarrassed and replied, "I was only rubbing the leaf." + +The bug thought for a moment then said, "If you're that bored, why don't you play with your friends? That would be much better than bothering me." + +Jack nodded in agreement. He looked around and saw his friends playing tag in the grass. He smiled and ran over to join them. From then on, he played with his friends and never disturbed the leaf again. +Once upon a time, there lived a tall man. His name was Dad. Dad wanted to make some music. He suggested to his little boy that they could make a band. + +The little boy was very excited. He clapped his hands and jumped around. Dad said they would need instruments, so they went to the store to pick some up. They bought a drum, a guitar and a tambourine. + +Back at home, Dad and the little boy started playing their music. Dad taught the little boy to use the drum and the guitar. The little boy also liked to jiggle the tambourine. Dad said it sounded really nice. + +At the end of the day, the little boy was so happy. He thought making music with his Dad was lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Hop. He was very thin but he hopped a lot. He hopped all over the fields and woods. + +One day, he hopped near a window and heard a little girl shouting his name. Hop hopped closer and saw that the girl wanted to give him a name. He thought hard and soon the girl had named him Sniffles. + +Sniffles was happy to have a name and he hopped away. He didn't know if he liked his new name, but he liked the sound of it. + +Sniffles hopped off and explored his new world. Everywhere he hopped he looked for his new name. At night he hopped in a big meadow under the stars, and said his new name quietly to himself: Sniffles. He was happy with his new name. +Once there was a tiny little mouse called Harry. He was a very independent mouse as he liked to do things on his own. Every day, Harry would wake up early to go and look for food. + +One day, on his hunt, he saw a big tin of tuna on the ground. Harry was so excited as it was his favourite snack. He tried to open it but it was too hard. + +So, Harry decided to crawl underneath it and try to open it from the other side. He tried and tried, but he couldn't open it. Eventually, he gave up. + +As he crawled out from under the tin, Harry decided he should ask for help after all. He soon found a group of mice who were very happy to help open the tin. Together, they opened the tin and feasted on the tuna. + +Harry realised that even though it was nice to be independent, sometimes it was much better to ask for help. He never forgot this lesson and lived a very happy life. +Mummy was getting ready for a party. She took a white sheet from the cupboard and held it up to the mirror. Suddenly Timmy, her three year old, ran into the room. He was laughing at the sheet, "Mummy! Why are you wearing that big white sheet?" His little face beamed up at Mummy as he waited for an answer. + +Mummy laughed. She was not embarrassed by Timmy's question. "This is not a sheet," she said. "This is a special dress I am wearing. It is special because it is very flexible." + +Timmy thought it looked funny. "Why is so bendy?" he asked. + +Mummy smiled. "That's so I can move around easily," she explained. "I can dance and twirl without getting tangled in it!" + +Timmy jumped up and down and clapped his hands. He thought that sounded like so much fun. He wished he could wear a dress as special and flexible as Mummy's! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was very polite. He always said please and thank you and he always smiled. One day, Joe was looking out the window when he saw an amazing thing. He saw a cobweb! It was so amazing and different from anything he had ever seen before. Joe wanted to get closer and look at it so he decided to go outside. + +When Joe was outside, he saw the cobweb up close. It was beautiful, with lots of threads going this way and that. Joe felt very lucky to be able to see such a thing. He was so happy that he wanted to thank the cobweb. So Joe put his hands together, made two thumbs up and signed. + +Joe kept smiling at the cobweb and signed again. He was sending a message of thanks to the cobweb. Joe was so polite and he wanted to show it. After Joe signed one last time, he said goodbye and ran back inside. From then on, Joe always said hello and goodbye with a friendly sign. +One day, Sandy and her mom went to the beach. Sandy looked around and saw many people on the beach but none of them were surfing. Sandy asked her mom why no one was surfing and her mom explained that no one was recommended to surf because the beach was too dangerous. + +Sandy saw waves crashing against the shore and she knew something wasn't right. Then she noticed the dead fish in the water. She was sad because the fish couldn't swim and play anymore. + +Finally, Sandy and her mom decided to leave the beach. Sandy's mom told her that it was best not to surf and they would recommend the same to others. Sandy was happy her mom was so wise and said goodbye to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom who loved to play games. One day, Tom was playing with his little brother when Tom suddenly started to sneeze. His brother tried to be helpful and gave Tom a tissue. But, Tom sneezed so much that he dropped his game on the floor and it broke! Tom started to cry and his brother felt very sad, but there was nothing either of them could do. The game was gone and Tom was left feeling unhappy. The end. +Once there was a kid who liked to polish things. Every day the kid would open his box of polishes and pick out a few to shine his things. One day, the kid found a mysterious box. He polished it and when he opened the lid a bad smell came out. The kid was so scared he ran away! He never looked inside the box again. No one knew what was inside the mysterious box, and the bad smell stayed in the air for days. The kid never came back to polish his things again. +Once upon a time, there was a pup. He was big and strong. He loved to run around and play. All the other dogs thought he was popular. + +One day, the pup was playing with a stick. He ran too fast and stubbed his heel on the ground. It hurt. The pup's heel broke. + +The pup was sad. He couldn't go outside to play. He felt better when his friends came to see him. They brought him treats and toys. + +After a few days he was better. His heel was all healed up. The pup was happier. He wanted to go outside and show everybody. He was so excited to be running again. + +The pup was popular again and had lots of fun playing again with his friends. +Once there was a grandmother and her grandson. Grandma loved to take photographs so she had a camera. One day when the grandson was three years old, she gave him a camera too. + +The grandson was so excited to have been given his very own camera. He hugged his grandmother and thanked her. + +Grandma said to her grandson: "Be careful with it, and make sure to keep it safe. It's very special." + +The grandson nodded, and looked inside the box. There was a thick cushion of paper keeping the camera safe inside. + +He called out to Grandma: "Can I take a photo?". + +Grandma smiled and said: "Of course! Take as many photos as you like, and then send them to me so I can see them!" + +So the happy little boy held the camera close, and started to explore the world through his camera lens. +Once upon a time there was a silver car, which belonged to a kind driver. The driver was very polite, and always obeyed the speed limits. One day, the driver decided to speed up, and the silver car raced down the road. The driver was so excited about speeding that he forgot there was a road block ahead. The car crashed into the road block and the driver was badly injured. In the end, the driver learned that it isn't polite to speed. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Penny. She was 3 years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Penny was walking through the park when she noticed a big, thick tree trunk. She had never seen such a big tree before, so she stopped to take a closer look. + +As she stepped closer to the tree, Penny heard a voice from the other side of the trunk. It was a friendly voice and it said "hello, is anyone there?". + +Penny was scared, but she bravely stepped around the trunk and saw a big, friendly dog. The dog wagged his tail and asked "can I be your friend?". + +Penny had never seen a dog before, so she wasn't sure what to do. She asked the dog "what'cha gonna do?" + +The dog said "we can go on adventures together, play games and explore! What do you say?". + +Penny thought for a moment, then smiled and said "Yes, let's be friends!". From that day on, Penny and the dog were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit. He had very long ears and loved to bounce around. One day he decided to travel to a different country. He hopped and hopped until he arrived, but he noticed that everything was very hot! + +The rabbit raced around the new country, searching for a place to keep cool. He didn't find a single spot that was cool and he was very sad. He kept on bouncing, trying to find a way to stay cool. + +Finally, he found himself out in a hot desert and he was terribly thirsty. No matter how much he bounced, the heat kept getting hotter and hotter. After a few more hops, he collapsed from the heat. + +The poor little rabbit never bounced again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to lend something to her friend. She asked for an opinion. Everyone had a different idea. Some said to lend her toy and others said a dress. But none of them felt right. + +The little girl was feeling sad, until she went to see her mom. Her mom had a great idea. She said to lend her friendship! The little girl thought it was a brilliant idea. + +The next day the little girl and her friend had a wonderful time together. They laughed, they danced and they played. But all of a sudden a terrible storm came! Everyone was very scared. + +The friend asked the little girl to lend her courage. The little girl thought for a moment and then she smiled. She said, “Yes, I can lend you courage!†With the little girls help, her friend bravely made it through the storm and they both felt much better. + +The little girl had discovered the power of lending and how it could be more valuable than any other opinion! +Once there was a boy who had a ladder. He really loved the ladder and so he decided to keep it safe. He thought to himself, I must lock it up. So he locked the ladder in a big box. + +The boy was troubled by his decision. He could not open the big box and now he could not use the ladder. But he was determined to have his ladder back. + +So he searched his house for the key to open the box. He searched every corner and crevice, but he could not find the key. The boy was getting more and more frustrated. + +He was so troubled that he decided to climb the ladder to try and open the box from the top. As he was climbing, the ladder slipped from his hands and he fell to the ground. He was hurt and the ladder was broken. + +The boy was very sad. He had locked the ladder up, but now it was broken and he would never be able to use it again. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who loved to run very fast. He liked it so much because it made him feel happy and strong. + +One day, he went out for a run and noticed something in the distance. It was an apple tree! He was so excited and he ran as fast as he could. When he reached the tree, he was surprised to find a bee was buzzing around the apples. He wanted to get closer, but he knew the bee was too fast. + +He had an idea. He started to shoot little stones from his paws. He kept shooting and shooting, until finally he knocked down one apple. The bee was angry and started to fly towards him! He ran as fast as he could, and he was surprised to find the bee couldn't keep up with his speed. + +He had outrun the bee! From that day on, he always remembered to use his speed when he was in danger. He had discovered that speed could help him stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susie. She was feeling very tired, so she decided to get a massage. She went to the spa, and it felt nice and warm. The massage was so relaxing - it was like her body was comfy and melting away. + +Suddenly, it started pouring with rain outside and the spa was filled with icy water. Susie tried to move, but she was stuck to the chair! The water was so cold and it was soaking her through. + +She shouted for help but no-one came. Eventually, all the icy water stopped and Susie was left feeling very cold and tired. She tried to get up, but she was too sore and tired to move. + +So Susie was stuck in the massage chair, feeling icy and alone. The End. +Once upon a time there was a very big, huge tent. In the tent, there were two friends, Ben and Lisa. + +"Let's go and borrow the tent", said Ben. + +"Yes. I want to go outside too!" said Lisa. + +So, they both borrow the tent and went outside. The exit of the tent was very huge. + +"Hooray! We can go explore the world!" said Ben. + +"We can go anywhere," said Lisa excitedly. + +And so they did. They went on an amazing adventure and had lots of fun. They even made new friends along the way. + +Eventually, when it was time, they returned to the tent. They were very sad to go, but happy to have shared such an amazing journey. + +Ben and Lisa were very happy that they were able to borrow the tent and explore the world. +Mummy and Daddy were taking a walk. The day was bright and sunny and they soon came to a big, tall tree with lots of pears. Mummy said, "Oh, look! So many pales pears! Let's pick some!" + +They each picked a pear and agreed to take some home to eat. As they ate, Daddy asked, "Mmmmm, how are your pears?" + +Mummy smiled and replied, "Delicious!" + +They decided to walk a little further and find more pears. After a while, they saw a pear tree with lots of bright yellow pears. Mummy said, "Let's pick some of those too!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Let's do it!" + +So, mummy and Daddy picked some of the yellow pears and began walking back home. It had been a lovely morning and they were both feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz liked to fly around and collect honey, which he took back to his hive. But one day, Buzz saw a very mean animal. The animal crept up to Buzz's hive and started to take away the honey! Buzz was very upset and tried to make the animal stop, but the animal would not listen. + +However, Buzz remembered something his mom had once told him: be kind, even when others are not. Buzz asked the animal kindly if he could please stop taking the honey. The animal was surprised and said yes. + +Buzz was happy, and the animal was impressed by Buzz's kindness. The animal decided to leave the honey in the hive and even added some of his own honey to it. Together, they enjoyed their sweet treat. + +Buzz learned an important lesson that day: kindness is a powerful thing and can help us to achieve things that we never thought possible. +Once upon a time, there was an engine. It was very big and made loud noises. The engine made things move. It was so powerful! + +But one day the engine stopped. It made no noise and nothing moved. Everyone was very sad. + +But then the mechanic came and smiled. He said he could fix the engine. Everyone was very excited! The mechanic worked hard until the engine was fixed. + +He said, “Now it is all fine.†Everyone cheered and thanked the mechanic. + +The mechanic smiled again and said, “I promise that this engine will work now.†Everyone was happy and the engine worked perfectly fine. +Jill and Jack were walking through the park when Jack noticed a stranger. The stranger was very troubled and was walking around with a heavy heart. He was talking to himself as he walked. + +Jack looked up at his mom and said, "Mommy, why is the stranger so troubled?" + +Jill looked at Jack and said, "Honey, it's not nice to stare. Maybe the stranger needs our help." + +Jack turned to the stranger and said, "Hi, Mister. Are you okay?" + +The stranger looked up and said, "Hello, young man! I am okay, thank you. I am just feeling a bit sad today. Would you like to talk?" + +Jack and the stranger talked for a few minutes and soon the stranger was feeling much better. He thanked Jack and then went on his way. + +Jack looked up at Jill and said, "Mommy, I noticed something very important today. When you help people, it makes everyone feel happy!" +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very clever and smart. Her mum and dad took her to the park. She saw an unusual tent. The tent seemed to be really big and clever. + +The girl was so curious, she wanted to explore. She asked her mum and dad if she could go into the tent. Dad said no, it was too big and scary. But the girl was very brave, so with her parents watching she went inside. + +The girl was amazed. The tent seemed full of magical things. Everything seemed possible and very intelligent. She looked around and dreamt of the adventures she could have. She was happy and excited. + +Eventually she said goodbye to the tent, it had been a wonderful experience. The girl knew that if she ever wanted to, she could come back and explore again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe. He was only three years old and loved exploring. One day, Joe went for a walk with his mum. He saw a tap and wanted to play with it. + +Mum reminded him he was not allowed to play with the tap. Joe begged and pleaded but his mum said no. Joe was sad and angry but his mum was very helpful and showed him some other things to do instead. + +Next time they went for a walk, Joe saw the tap and wanted to play with it again. His mum reminded him that he shouldn't play with the tap and said he should find something else to do. Joe looked around and found some things to do instead. + +Joe was thankful for his mum for teaching him and for being so helpful. She reminded Joe that it was important to follow the rules and he soon learned this. They had many more walks and Joe was always able to find other things to play with instead of the tap. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a family. The family had three members: Mom, Dad and Baby. One day, Mom brought Baby to a big station. It was a very nice station. + +Mom said to Baby: "Let's go inside, Baby. Then we can buy you some new toys." + +Baby said: "Yay!" + +Inside, Mom and Baby saw lots of toys. Mom asked Baby: "Do you see something you like, Baby?" + +Baby said: "Yes, I like that!" She pointed at a toy train. + +Mom said: "Nice choice, Baby. Let's buy it!" + +When they got home, Dad saw the toy train. He said: "What a nice train. This can replace the old one!" He put the new train on the track and Baby played with it. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was an elephant and one was a giraffe. They wanted to build a house together, but they couldn't decide what to build the house out of. + +Suddenly, the giraffe had an idea. He said he could find some cheap nails and join them together. The elephant thought this was a great idea. So they went to the shop and bought some cheap nails. + +Then, they began to join the nails together. First, the giraffe started to hammer some nails into the ground. Then, the elephant joined the nails together to form a big frame. Finally, the giraffe put more nails up on the walls to make the house even stronger. + +The friends were so happy with their new house. They had built it together and it was strong and safe. They decided to play in it every day and be the best of friends forever. +One day, there was a nice little girl named Sally. She was only three years old. Sally loved to play with matches. Her mom always gave her matches to play with every day. + +Sally also liked to throw things. One day, she decided to use her matches to throw. She grabbed a few matches and threw them up in the air. They fluttered around and Sally giggled. + +But then, one match flew too far, out of sight! Sally got upset and ran to find it, but she couldn't find it. As she dragged her feet, Sally started to cry. But then, a nice old woman came by and gave her a new match to throw. Sally lit it up and her face lit up too, with joy! +Once upon a time, there was a tall, green tree that was full of all kinds of fruits. Every day, a little girl named Sarah would come to the tree to pick some fruits and enjoy them. + +One day, however, Sarah met a large, gray wolf at the tree. Sarah was scared, but she bravely tried to talk to the wolf. + +"Why are you here?" Sarah asked. + +The wolf replied, "I want to eat all the fruits in this tree." + +Sarah didn't know what to do. She couldn't let the wolf eat all the fruits! She thought for a moment and then said, "No, you can't eat them. They are for me and I want to enjoy them." + +The wolf gave Sarah a long, stern look. But then it said, "I can share them with you. We can both enjoy the fruits together." + +Sarah was overjoyed, and they ate the delicious fruits until they were both full and happy. From that day onwards, they would meet every day at the tall, green tree, and enjoy the fruits together. +It was morning and Sally was very excited. She wanted to decorate her room. She had lots of pretty decorations to choose from. First she put up a sparkly green garland. Then she hung a picture of her and her family. + +After that she searched for her special paper and glue. Then Sally got to work. She cut out shapes and pasted them all over her walls. Then she added some big bright flowers. + +Finally she found her favourite the dead flower. It was a bright pink flower on a long stem with lots of petals. She placed it carefully on her windowsill. Now her room was complete! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very happy and liked playing with her friends. One day, something changed. Jane noticed that her hair was different - it had a spike! It wasn't normal like the rest of her hair. Jane wanted her hair to look normal so she went to the hairdresser. + +The hairdresser used a special tool to cut the spike away. Jane looked in the mirror and was glad to see that her hair was once again normal. She thanked the hairdresser and went off to play with her friends, feeling happy. + +The end. +One day Timmy was in his class and the teacher said it was time to learn something new. But, Timmy did not believe he could do it. He thought it was too hard. + +Then the teacher said something that made Timmy feel better. She said, "I believe in you!". Those words made Timmy feel so good inside. + +The teacher then wrote some clear words on the board. Timmy stared hard at the words and he started to understand what the teacher said. He smiled and said, "I believe in me too!". + +The teacher was so happy that Timmy believed in himself and she gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy kept believing in himself and his classmates believed in him too! +Once upon a time there was a humble crane who lived in the forest. Every day, he liked to stand very still and rest. One day, while he was resting, he heard something running towards him. He looked up and saw a small 3 year old. The child was tired and wanted to rest too. So, the crane and the child sat together and rested. They were so peaceful, it was magical. + +After a while, the child stood up and gave the crane a big hug. Then, he waved goodbye and continued on his way. The crane smiled and also continued his journey, happily resting in the forest. +Mama and Papa went to the mighty market with three year old Ben. Mama and Papa carried many bags of food and Ben wanted to help. + +Papa asked Ben to carry the small bag of fruit and Ben got very excited. He held the bag tightly and tried his best to help. + +Mama said, "That's my strong boy! You are so mighty." + +Ben smiled proudly and said, "Look Papa, I can carry too!" + +Papa smiled proudly and said, "Yes, you can. You did a great job!" + +They finished their shopping and Ben carried the bag all the way back home to show off his strength. Everyone was very proud of Ben. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was an independent girl who liked to do things by herself. One day, she wanted to listen to her favorite songs on the radio. + +Amy searched high and low for the radio. She looked under the bed, in the toy box, and even in the kitchen. She could not find it. Finally, she asked her mom, "Mom, where is the radio?" Her mom said, "It's on the shelf in the living room." + +Amy found the radio and turned it on. She danced and sang along to her favorite songs. She felt happy and proud that she had searched and found the radio all by herself. She also learned that it's okay to ask for help when you can't find something. + +The moral of the story is that it's good to be independent and search for things on your own, but it's also important to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tom. He was a good boy who liked to help others. Tom had a job. His job was to clean the park. Sometimes, the job seemed hard, but Tom did not mind. + +One day, while Tom was cleaning the park, he found a lost puppy. The puppy looked scared and cold. Tom knew the puppy needed help. The wind was harsh and made the puppy shiver. Tom felt sad for the puppy. + +Tom took the puppy home and gave it food and a warm bed. The puppy was very happy. Tom and the puppy became best friends. They played together every day. Tom's job did not seem hard anymore because he had a friend to help him. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind doctor. The doctor liked to help people feel better. Every day, many people came to see the doctor. They were called patients. The doctor was very patient with them. + +One of the patients was a little girl. The little girl liked to make things. She made regular visits to the doctor. The doctor liked to see her. She always made the doctor smile. + +One day, the little girl made a picture for the doctor. It was a picture of them both, with big smiles. The doctor was so happy. The doctor hung the picture on the wall. Now, the doctor and the little girl were always together, making each other smile. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird named Bob. Bob lived in a big wheat field. Bob liked to fly and play with his friends. One day, it was very cold, and Bob started to shiver. + +Bob saw his friend, the big cow. "I'm cold," said Bob. "Can you help me?" The cow said, "I can't help you, Bob. I am too big and you are too small. Go find a warm place to hide." + +Bob flew away, still shivering. He saw his friend, the little mouse. "I'm cold," said Bob. "Can you help me?" The mouse said, "I can't help you, Bob. My home is too small for you. Go find a warm place to hide." + +Bob kept flying, shivering more and more. He saw a big tree and thought it might be warm inside. But the tree was not warm, and Bob was still cold. He was too tired to fly anymore. + +Bob never found a warm place to hide. He stayed in the big tree, shivering and cold. His friends were sad, but they could not help him. Bob was too small, and the world was too big. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On the ranch, there were many animals. There were cows, pigs, and horses. They all lived happily on the ranch. + +One day, the animals wanted to perform a show. They practiced all day long. The cows sang, the pigs danced, and the horses jumped. They were excited to show their friends what they could do. + +At the end of the day, the animals were very tired. They had worked hard to perform their show. They went to sleep, dreaming of the fun they had on their big ranch. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big puddle on the ground. He jumped in the puddle and got all wet. Tim felt dizzy from all the jumping. + +Tim saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared. "Don't worry, bird," Tim said. "I will help you get out." + +Tim climbed up the tree and held the bird. He let the bird go free. "Thank you, Tim," said the bird. "You are very kind." + +Tim was happy he could help the bird. He went back to the puddle and jumped again. This time, he did not feel dizzy. He just felt happy. +Once upon a time, in a gray land, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who loved to learn new things. One day, he found a big toy in his backyard. The toy looked like a big stick with a pointy end. Tim didn't know that it was a missile. + +Tim showed the missile to his friend, Sam. Sam was very excited to learn about the missile too. They decided to play with the missile in the park. They took turns holding the missile and pretending to fly with it. + +A grown-up saw Tim and Sam playing with the missile. He knew it was not a toy, so he took it away from them. He told the boys that it was not safe to play with. Tim and Sam were sad, but they understood. They went back to their homes and learned to play with safer toys. +Once upon a time, a naughty parrot lived in a tree. It loved to stir trouble in the forest. The parrot had many friends, but they did not like it when the parrot was naughty. + +One day, the naughty parrot saw a big cat. The parrot said to the cat, "Hey cat, I bet you can't climb this tree!" The big cat did not like being told what to do, so it started to climb the tree. + +As the big cat climbed the tree, the naughty parrot laughed and flew away. The big cat was very angry, but it could not catch the parrot. The other animals in the forest saw what happened, and they were not happy with the naughty parrot. + +The animals talked to the naughty parrot and said, "You need to stop being naughty, or you will have no friends left." The naughty parrot did not listen and kept being naughty. + +One day, the naughty parrot was alone in the forest. It had no friends, and it was very sad. The naughty parrot had stirred too much trouble and now had no one to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park. One day, Spot saw a ball. The ball rolled away in a zigzag. Spot wanted to get the ball back. + +Spot tried to solve how to get the ball. He ran this way and that way. Spot was very clumsy. He fell down, but he got up and tried again. Spot wanted to get the ball back so much. + +At last, Spot got the ball. He was so happy. He ran back to his friends with the ball. They all played with the ball and had a fun day. Spot was a good dog and his friends loved him. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big pile of lumber. Tim thought it looked like a fun place to play. He started to climb on the lumber, but he heard a voice. + +"Hey, that's not a good idea!" said a squirrel, sitting on a branch nearby. "You might fall and get hurt." + +Tim looked at the squirrel and said, "But it looks like fun. Why can't I play on the lumber?" + +The squirrel laughed and said, "Because it's not safe. And it's not nice to play on someone's home." + +Tim felt stupid for not thinking about that. He said sorry to the squirrel and went on his way. He found a nice spot to play and had a great day in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy stone bench in the park. It was big and gray. Many people liked to sit on the bench and rest. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw the heavy bench and wanted to sit on it. But he was too small to climb up by himself. So, Tim asked his mom to help him. His mom held his hand and helped him sit on the bench. + +They sat on the heavy bench together, holding hands and looking at the pretty flowers in the park. Tim felt happy sitting on the bench with his mom. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a curious cat named Tom. Tom liked to store toys in his little box. One day, a dog named Max came to Tom's house. + +Max saw Tom's box and wanted to take it away. Tom got mad and said, "This is my box! You can't have it!" Max didn't listen and tried to take the box. + +Tom and Max fought over the box. Then, Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's share the box and play together!" Max liked the idea. They both played with the toys and became friends. They loved to tell each other stories and play all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy boat. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a great big pond. Tim wanted to play with his boat in the pond, but he needed a hook to get it back. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I join the other kids and play with my boat in the pond?" His mom said, "Yes, but first we need to find a hook to get your boat back." + +They looked around and found a nice man who had a hook. The man said, "Here, you can use my hook to play with your boat." Tim was so happy and said, "Thank you!" He joined the other kids and played with his boat in the pond. + +When it was time to go home, Tim used the hook to get his boat back. He thanked the nice man again and went home with his mom. Tim learned that it's important to ask for help and be thankful to those who help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. He had a big task to do. Spot wanted to invite all his friends to a fun party. He was very excited. + +Spot was persistent. He went to each friend's house to invite them. He invited a cat, a bird, and a squirrel. They all said "yes" and were happy to come to the party. + +On the day of the party, all the friends played games and ate yummy treats. They had a lot of fun. Spot was happy that he did his task well. His friends were happy too, and they all had a great time together. +One day, a polite cat named Tom went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tom saw a big tree and decided to hang from a branch. He was having so much fun. + +Tom saw a little dog named Max. Max was looking for a shelter to hide from the rain that was coming. Tom asked, "Do you want to play with me, Max?" Max said, "I need to find a shelter first. The rain is coming soon." + +Tom thought and said, "I know! We can use the big tree as a shelter!" Max was happy and they both played under the tree. Soon, the rain came, but they were safe and dry under the tree. They had found the perfect shelter and became best friends. +Once upon a time, in the big sky, there was a comet. The comet was very fast and bright. It liked to race across the sky at night. All the little stars would watch and cheer for the comet. + +One day, the comet saw a small star who was sad. The star's light was not as bright as the others. The comet wanted to help the star become bright and happy. So, the comet and the small star became friends. + +The comet and the small star played together every night. They had a lot of fun. The comet wrapped its tail tight around the small star. The small star became very bright and happy. Now, the comet and the small star race across the sky together, making everyone smile. +Once upon a time, there was a swamp. The swamp was deep and full of water. In the swamp, there lived a frog named Tim. Tim was green and loved to jump. + +One day, Tim found a red ball. He liked the ball and wanted to keep it. He played with the ball all day. He jumped high and the ball went high too. + +But then, the ball went too deep into the swamp. Tim was sad. His friend, a fish named Sam, saw Tim's sad face. Sam swam deep and got the ball back for Tim. Tim was so happy to have his ball back. They played together and became best friends. +Once, there was a big dog named Bob. Bob had a nightmare that he was very small. In his dream, he could not weigh things like he did when he was big. This made Bob very sad. + +One day, Bob found a cheap toy in the park. He thought it was magic and could make his dream go away. He played with the toy all day and all night. Bob hoped the toy would help him not have the bad dream again. + +That night, Bob had no nightmare. He was so happy! He knew the cheap toy had worked. Bob was big and could weigh things again. He played with the toy every day, and the bad dream never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a pair of pants that were very weird. They were all sorts of colors and had funny pictures on them. Tom liked his weird pants very much. + +One day, Tom wore his weird pants to a party to celebrate his friend's birthday. At the party, some kids laughed at Tom's pants and said, "Your pants look so weird!" Tom felt sad and wanted to go home. + +Tom's mom saw him feeling sad and said, "Tom, your pants are what make you special. Don't worry about what others say. Be proud of your weird pants." Tom smiled and decided to have fun at the party. He played games, ate cake, and danced with his friends. Everyone saw how happy Tom was and they all wanted to wear weird pants too. + +The moral of the story is to be proud of who you are and don't let others bring you down. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a colorful chimney. The chimney was very special because it could talk. It loved to order the birds to sing pretty songs for the people who lived in the house. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to play near the colorful chimney. He heard the chimney order the birds to sing, and he was very happy. Tim clapped his hands and danced to the pretty songs. + +Every day, Tim would come back to the colorful chimney to listen to the birds sing. The chimney and Tim became good friends, and they spent many fun days together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to listen to music. One day, he heard that there would be a big show at the stadium. He was very excited. + +Tom went to the stadium with his friends, a small dog and a tiny bird. They sat down and listened to the music. The music was loud and fun. They clapped and danced, having a great time. + +When the show was over, Tom, the dog, and the bird went home. They were happy they had listened to the music at the stadium. They talked about the fun they had and could not wait for the next show. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, it was very wet outside because it had rained. Tim put on his boots and went out to play in the wet grass. + +Tim saw a big box in the yard. He was very excited to unpack the box. Inside the box, he found a long stick. Tim was happy to find the stick. He picked it up and started to play with it. + +He used the stick to draw in the wet dirt. He made a big sun and a happy face. Tim played with the stick all day long. When it was time to go inside, Tim took the stick with him. He knew he would have more fun with it the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little fly. It lived in a big green tree. The fly liked to play with its friends. They would fly around the tree and have fun all day. + +One day, the cute fly saw a big step. It wanted to go up the step to see what was on the other side. The fly tried to fly up, but it was too high. So, it asked its friends to help. + +The friends worked together to help the cute fly go up the big step. They pushed and pulled until the cute fly was on top of the step. They were all very happy. The cute fly said "Thank you!" to its friends, and they all played together on the other side of the big step. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a wealthy man named Tom. Tom had a big house and many friends. One day, Tom wanted to make juice for his friends. He went to the market and bought many fruits to make the juice. + +Tom asked his friend, Sam, to help him make the juice. Sam said, "Okay, let's make the juice together!" They put the fruits in a big bowl and started to make the juice. They mixed the fruits and made a lot of juice for their friends. + +But, Tom and Sam did not know that some of the fruits were bad. When their friends came to drink the juice, they all got sick. Tom and Sam felt very sorry for their friends. The party ended and everyone went home feeling bad. From that day on, Tom and Sam learned to always check the fruits before making juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a compassionate boy who loved to help others. One day, Tim found a small candle in his house. He thought that the candle was very pretty and wanted to share it with his friends. + +Tim and his friends went outside to play. They ran, jumped, and zoomed all around the yard. Tim held the candle carefully in his hands as they played. When it started to get dark, Tim had an idea. He asked his mom for help to light the candle. + +With the candle lit, Tim and his friends gathered around the warm, glowing light. They felt happy and safe as they played in the soft glow. The candle made them feel close and loved. Tim was glad he could share the candle with his friends. They all knew that Tim was a compassionate friend who cared for them. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a girl he knew. He could recognize her because she had a big red hat. The girl's name was Sue. They liked to play together. + +"Let's play a game," said Tim. "We can take turns." Sue agreed. They played a game where they had to find things. Tim found a big, spicy pepper. He thought it would be funny to give it to Sue. + +Sue took a bite of the spicy pepper. Her face turned red and she started to cry. Tim felt bad. He tried to say sorry, but Sue was too sad. She ran away from Tim. + +Tim sat alone in the park. He knew he should not have given Sue the spicy pepper. Now, Sue did not want to play with him anymore. Tim learned that sometimes, a joke can make someone feel bad. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pet dog named Max. They liked to play and have fun together. One day, Tim and Max saw a sad, little bird on the ground. The bird could not fly. Tim wanted to find a way to help the bird. + +Tim had an idea. He asked his dad for help. They built a nest for the bird and put it in a tree. Every day, Tim and Max would raise the bird up to the nest. They gave the bird food and water. Slowly, the bird started to feel better. + +One day, the bird was finally able to fly again. The bird was so happy and not sad anymore. Tim and Max were happy too. They learned that helping others is a good thing to do. The bird flew away, but it would always remember the kind boy and his dog who helped it find its way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful farm. On the farm, there were many sheep. The sheep liked to play in the sun all day. + +One day, a big truck came to the farm. The farmer had to drive the truck. He wanted to move the sheep to a new place. The sheep were excited about their new home. + +The farmer drove the truck with the sheep inside. They went to a big, green field. The sheep were very happy. They played in their new home all day. The beautiful farm was now even more fun for the sheep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a big, interesting bell. She loved to play with it. One day, she went to the park with her bell. + +At the park, Sue met a boy named Tim. Tim noticed Sue's bell and said, "Wow! That's a cool bell!" Sue smiled and said, "Thank you! I like it too." They played with the bell together, making it ring loud and clear. + +As they played, a small dog came to them. The dog heard the bell and liked it. Sue and Tim laughed as the dog danced to the sound of the bell. They all had a fun day at the park with their new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had four legs. One day, Spot hurt one of his legs while playing with his ball. He felt very sad and tired because he could not run and play like before. + +Spot's friend, a bird named Chirpy, saw him and asked a question. "Why are you sad, Spot?" Spot told Chirpy about his hurt leg. Chirpy wanted to help Spot feel better, so she flew away to find help. + +Chirpy found a nice lady who knew how to help animals. The lady came to the small house to see Spot. She looked at his hurt leg and put a bandage on it. Spot felt a little better. The lady told Spot to rest and not play for a few days. + +Spot listened to the lady and rested his tired leg. After a few days, his leg felt better. Spot was so happy! He could run and play again. Spot and Chirpy played together, and they were both very happy. +One day, a lively little rabbit named Remy wanted to travel. He saw a big tunnel near his home. Remy thought, "I want to see what is on the other side of the tunnel!" + +Remy hopped into the tunnel. It was dark, but Remy was brave. He kept hopping and hopping. Soon, he saw light at the end of the tunnel. + +Remy hopped out of the tunnel and saw a big, green field. He saw other lively rabbits playing there. They all became friends and played together. Remy was happy he traveled through the tunnel. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. In the park, there was a fun swing. A little girl named Lily loved to play on the swing every day. She would slip on her shoes and run to the park. + +One day, a bossy boy named Tom came to the park. He saw Lily on the swing and wanted to play too. Tom told Lily to stop and let him use the swing. Lily did not like how bossy Tom was. + +Lily and Tom took turns on the swing. They learned to play together and not be bossy. Now, they both slip on their shoes and go to the park to play on the swing as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little bee named Bob. He lived in a big tree with all his bee friends. They all worked together to make honey. + +One day, Bob found a door with a broken knob. He wanted to help fix it. He buzzed around and found a new knob to replace the broken one. "I can fix this," Bob said to his friends. + +Bob worked hard to put the new knob on the door. His friends cheered, "Good job, Bob!" Now, the door could open and close again. The bees were happy and went back to making honey. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing with his toy cars. He had a long line of cars that he liked to push and make go fast. He felt happy when he played with his cars. But today, Tim felt a bit dizzy. He didn't know why. + +Tim's mom saw him looking dizzy and asked, "Tim, are you okay?" Tim said, "Mom, I feel dizzy. I don't know why." His mom looked worried and said, "Let's go see a doctor." + +At the doctor's office, Tim sat in a chair and waited. The doctor came in and looked at Tim. He asked Tim to stand up and walk in a straight line. Tim tried, but he felt so dizzy that he couldn't walk straight. The doctor said, "Hmm, I think I know what's wrong." + +The doctor told Tim's mom that he had an ear infection. He said that it was making Tim feel dizzy. He gave Tim some medicine to help him feel better. Tim took the medicine and soon, he felt much better. + +Now, Tim could play with his toy cars again. He was happy that the doctor helped him feel better. He made his cars go fast in a long line, and he didn't feel dizzy anymore. +One day, a little girl named Ann found an ugly cloth on the floor. It was big and dirty. Ann wanted to make it pretty again. + +Ann asked her mom to help her wash the cloth. They put it in water and scrubbed it clean. The ugly cloth was now clean and soft. Ann was very happy. + +Ann and her mom decided to go to the park. They took the clean cloth with them. They put it on the grass and sat on it. They had a fun day at the park with their pretty cloth. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben liked to play in the woods with his friends. One day, while he was playing, he met a big, rude bear. The rude bear did not want to play with Ben and told him to stay away. + +Ben was sad and went back to his friends. He told them about the rude bear. His friends wanted to help him. They all went to the rude bear and asked him to play with them. The rude bear said no and told them all to stay away. + +Ben's friends did not give up. They kept asking the rude bear to play. Finally, the rude bear agreed to play with them. They all had fun together. The rude bear learned that being nice and playing with others was much better than staying alone. And from that day, the rude bear was not rude anymore. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a big tree with blueberries on it. Lily wanted to eat the blueberries. So, she started to climb the tree. + +As Lily climbed higher, a small bird in the tree said, "Be careful, Lily! It's high up here!" Lily felt frightened, but she wanted the blueberries. She kept climbing. + +Suddenly, Lily's foot slipped. She was scared! The bird quickly flew to her and said, "Hold on tight, Lily!" With the bird's help, Lily got down from the tree. She was happy to be safe, and the bird shared some blueberries with her. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a great machine. This machine could make flowers bloom. It was a big, red machine that everyone loved. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy found the machine. She wanted to see the flowers bloom. So, she pushed a button on the machine. The machine made a loud noise, and pretty flowers started to bloom all around her. + +Lucy was very happy to see the flowers bloom. She ran to tell her friends about the great machine. They all came to see the flowers and play with the machine. Everyone was happy, and they all had a fun day with the great machine that made flowers bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a big office. The office was gloomy, and no one liked to go inside. In the office, there was a big chair and a desk. The chair was very tired and wanted to rest. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the office. She saw the gloomy office and the tired chair. Lily said, "Why are you so sad, Chair?" The chair replied, "I am tired, and I want to rest. This office is gloomy, and no one likes to be here." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I can help you, Chair! Let's make this office a happy place!" So, Lily and the chair worked together. They cleaned the office and put up bright pictures on the walls. Soon, the office was not gloomy anymore. + +The chair was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! Now I can rest and be happy in this nice office." From that day on, the chair and Lily became best friends, and the office was a happy place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a big dream. He wanted to visit his grandma who lived far away. Tom was very excited to see her. + +One day, Tom's mom said they could go. Tom felt a little weak because he was so happy. They went on a long trip to visit grandma. Tom saw many fun things on the way. + +When they got to grandma's house, Tom felt strong again. He played with his grandma and had a great time. Tom's dream came true, and he was very happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy dragon. The dragon had a broken wing. Tim wanted to help the dragon. He thought, "I will attach the wing back on the dragon." + +Tim tried to attach the wing, but it was not easy. He asked his mom for help. "Mom, can you help me fix the dragon?" Tim said. His mom was very reliable. She always helped him when he needed it. + +Together, they found some glue to attach the wing. Tim and his mom carefully put the glue on the broken wing. They pressed the wing onto the dragon and waited for it to dry. Soon, the dragon was fixed! Tim was so happy that his reliable mom helped him. Now, he could play with his fixed dragon all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly dog named Max. Max liked to play in the mud and get very dirty. One day, Max was running around and he saw a big tree. Max wanted to stop and rest under the tree. + +Max sat under the tree and started to give himself a massage. He rubbed his legs and his back to feel good. Max liked the massage a lot. The tree's leaves made Max feel cool and nice. + +While Max was getting his massage, a little girl named Lily saw him. Lily wanted to help Max, so she got a bucket of water and a towel. Lily cleaned Max up and made him not smelly anymore. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. They both became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat. The cat was very mysterious. He lived in a big tree near a small house. The gray cat had many friends in the forest, like birds, mice, and rabbits. + +One day, the gray cat met a pretty white cat. They played together and had a lot of fun. The gray cat liked the white cat very much. He wanted to be with her forever. So, the gray cat asked the white cat to marry him. + +They had a big party with all their friends. The birds sang, the mice danced, and the rabbits brought yummy food. The gray cat and the white cat were very happy. They married and lived in the big tree together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim wanted to design a flashlight. He was nervous because he had never done it before. Tim asked his mom for help, but she was busy. So, Tim decided to try it on his own. + +Tim found some things to make his flashlight. He used a big tube, a bright light, and some strong tape. He put everything together and was very excited to see if it worked. + +Tim turned on his new flashlight, but it was too bright! He got scared and dropped it on the floor. The flashlight broke into many pieces. Tim was sad because his design didn't work and he couldn't fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a room that was very tidy. Amy liked to play with her toys in her room. One day, her friend Tom came over to play with her. + +"Let's play with my toys," Amy said to Tom. They played with dolls, cars, and blocks. They had a lot of fun. But soon, the room was not tidy anymore. There were toys all over the floor. + +Amy's mom called her name, "Amy, time to clean up!" Amy and Tom picked up all the toys and put them away. The room was tidy again. They were happy and proud of their work. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small mushroom. The mushroom was very good and had many friends. All the animals liked to play with the mushroom. + +One day, a big rock fell near the mushroom. The mushroom was scared and sad. It could not grow and play with its friends anymore. The friends wanted to help but did not know how. + +Then, a strong elephant came to help. The elephant used its big legs to push the rock away. The mushroom was happy and could grow again. All the friends cheered and played together. The elephant was a good friend, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy loved to swing in her backyard. She would play on the swing every day after school. Her mommy would watch her and smile. + +One day, Lucy's mommy was hanging laundry outside to dry. Lucy saw this and wanted to help. She got off her swing and picked up some clothes. But the clothes were wet and made her feel uncomfortable. She didn't like the wet feeling on her hands. + +Lucy's mommy saw her trying to help and said, "Thank you, Lucy, but you don't have to help with the laundry. Go back and play on your swing." So Lucy went back to her swing and played happily while her mommy finished the laundry. And they both had a fun day in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a goose. The goose was very interesting. It had big wings and a long neck. The goose liked to play with other animals in the field. It would run and jump all day long. + +One day, the goose met a fox. The fox was sly and sneaky. The fox wanted to be friends with the goose. The goose did not mind. They played together in the field. The fox was very fast and the goose tried to keep up. + +But the fox was not a good friend. The fox tricked the goose. The goose trusted the fox too much. In the end, the fox ate the goose. The other animals were sad. They missed their interesting goose friend. +One day, it began to rain outside. A little boy named Tim was nervous because he did not like the rain. He wanted to play outside, but now he could not. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad. She had an idea. She gave Tim a card with a big smiley face on it. Tim liked the card a lot. It made him feel a little less nervous. + +Tim and his mom decided to play a game with the card. They took turns hiding the card and finding it. They laughed and had fun. Tim forgot about the rain and was not nervous anymore. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a small, empty box in her room. She was very curious about what could be inside. So, she opened the box and found a long, colorful thread. Lucy thought, "What can I do with this thread?" + +Lucy decided to play with the thread. She tied one end of the thread to her toy car and the other end to her toy horse. "Let's have a race," she said to her toys. The car and the horse raced across the room, but suddenly they stopped. The thread was stuck on something! Lucy looked and saw that her toy freezer was open. The thread was stuck on a frozen ice cube. + +Lucy said, "Oh no! The race has to stop because of the freeze!" She carefully pulled the thread off the ice cube and closed the freezer. Then, she continued the race with her toys. The car and the horse raced all around the room, having lots of fun. In the end, they both won the race and Lucy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he found an old thing in his toy box. It was a little car that was very dirty. Timmy wanted to play with it, but it was too dirty. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking at the dirty car and said, "Timmy, that car looks very dirty. Why don't you polish it?" + +Timmy didn't know what "polish" meant, so his mom showed him how to clean the car with a cloth. Timmy worked very hard and soon the car looked good as new. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him the car he had polished. His friend was very impressed and said, "Wow, Timmy! You did a good job polishing that car!" + +Timmy was very proud of himself and knew that he would always remember how to polish things to make them look good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a weird-looking suit in his backyard. He put the suit on and felt very special. + +Timmy ran around the neighborhood, showing off his new suit to everyone he met. But as the day went on, Timmy started to feel uncomfortable in the suit. It was too tight and itchy. He wanted to take it off, but he was afraid of what his friends would think. + +Finally, Timmy decided to be brave and take off the suit. When he did, he felt much better. He learned that it's important to be true to yourself and not worry about what others think. It's okay to try new things, but it's also okay to finish them and move on if they don't feel right. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, they went to a camp that had a big pink tent. Lily was so happy because pink was her favorite color. + +When they arrived, Lily's dad asked her to help manage the tent. She felt very grown-up because she was able to help. She made sure that the sleeping bags were inside and that the tent was zipped up tight. + +That night, Lily snuggled up in her sleeping bag and looked up at the stars. She felt so happy to be camping with her family and managing the pink tent. She knew that she would always remember this special camping trip. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy tank, which was big and green. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new toy tank. This tank was black and shiny. Timmy liked it very much and he played with it all day. + +But Timmy's dad told him that he needed to study for school. Timmy didn't like to study, but he knew it was important. So, he put his toy tank down and took out his books. Timmy studied hard and learned many new things. When he was done, he felt very proud of himself. + +After Timmy finished studying, he went back to playing with his toy tank. He pretended that his tank was driving through a big field, shooting at bad guys. Timmy had so much fun with his toy tank, but he knew that studying was important too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a snowman with an icy nose and an icy smile. She said, "Hello, Mr. Snowman. Do you love the snow?" The snowman didn't answer, he just frowned. + +Lily felt sad that the snowman didn't want to talk to her. She asked, "Why are you frowning, Mr. Snowman?" The snowman replied, "I'm lonely. Nobody talks to me." + +Lily felt sorry for the snowman. She said, "I will talk to you, Mr. Snowman. I love the snow too!" The snowman smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." From that day on, Lily and the snowman talked every day and had lots of fun playing in the snow together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much and would always ask her mom for some. One day, her mom bought her a candy machine that made sweet treats. Lily was very happy and ate lots of candy every day. + +But one day, Lily's mom noticed that she was getting sick because she ate too much candy. She told Lily that she needed to yield and eat less candy, or else she would get even sicker. Lily listened to her mom and started to eat less candy from the machine. + +After some time, Lily felt much better and realized that her mom was right. She learned that it's important to yield and not overdo things, even if they are sweet and delicious. From then on, she only ate a little bit of candy from the machine every day and stayed healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he decided to pour some water into his toy truck to make it look like it was carrying a load of water. Timmy loved the sound of the water pouring into the truck. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise outside. He looked up and saw a missile flying through the sky. Timmy was scared and ran to his mommy. His mommy hugged him and told him that everything was going to be okay. + +After a while, the loud noise stopped and Timmy felt safe again. He went back to playing with his toy trucks, but this time he pretended that they were carrying important things like medicine and food to help people who needed it. Timmy felt proud of himself for being a brave little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his car, but he accidentally left it there when it was time to go home. + +When Timmy realized he forgot his car, he became very sad. He told his mommy and daddy about his emergency, and they went back to the park to find his toy car. Luckily, they found it right where Timmy left it. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful that his toy car was returned to him. He thought it was the most brilliant thing ever! From that day on, Timmy made sure to always check that he had all his toys before leaving the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was raining. Lily's mom told her to stay inside and play with her toys. Lily didn't want to listen and struggled to put on her raincoat. + +Lily's mom helped her zip up her coat and gave her a big hug. "Stay inside where it's dry," she said. But Lily wanted to play outside, so she snuck out the back door. + +Lily ran around in the rain and got very wet. Suddenly, she slipped and fell in a puddle. She struggled to get up, but her raincoat was too heavy. Lily cried out for her mom, but it was too late. She caught a cold and had to stay in bed for a week. From then on, she always listened to her mom and stayed inside when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy with a button that made it talk. One day, she took her toy to the park to play. She met a playful puppy who wanted to play with her toy. Lily said, "No, you can't play with my toy. It's mine." The puppy barked and Lily laughed. She said, "You can't speak like me, but you can play with me." So, they played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a deer in the forest. The deer was fine and happy. One day, the deer saw a hunter with a bow. The deer was scared and tried to run away, but the hunter shot the bow and hit the deer. The deer fell down and didn't move anymore. The hunter took the deer away and the forest was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. She believed that her teddy bear was magic and could talk to her. One day, Lily was feeling sad and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She felt better because her teddy bear was useful for making her feel happy. + +Lily took her teddy bear everywhere she went. She believed that her teddy bear was her best friend. One day, Lily went to the park with her family. She played on the swings and the slide, but she missed her teddy bear. When it was time to go home, Lily ran back to her house to get her teddy bear. She hugged her teddy bear and felt happy again. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her teddy bear was very useful for making her feel better. She believed that her teddy bear was the best toy in the world. And every night before she went to sleep, she hugged her teddy bear tightly and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a friend named Fido who lived in a lab. Spot missed Fido very much because they had not seen each other in a long time. + +Spot asked his owner to take him to the lab so he could see Fido. When they arrived, Spot was so happy to see Fido that he wagged his tail and licked his face. + +However, Fido's other dog friends were jealous of Spot because they thought he was taking all the attention. But Spot didn't care, he was just happy to be with his friend Fido again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she decided to add some more toys to her collection. She went to her toy box and found some new toys to play with. + +As she played with her toys, she accidentally knocked over a cup and it spilled its contents all over the floor. The liquid made a big tip on the carpet. Lily quickly grabbed a towel and cleaned up the mess. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came into her room and saw how bright and colorful her toys were. She was so proud of Lily for keeping her toys clean and adding new ones to her collection. They spent the rest of the day playing together and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy in the big oven. One day, Lily's mommy told her they needed to find the right pan to match the recipe they wanted to make. + +Lily looked all around the kitchen until she found the perfect pan. It was just the right size and shape! She showed it to her mommy and they put it in the oven to bake. + +While the cake was baking, Lily tried to be very quiet so she wouldn't wake up her baby brother who was napping. She sat and watched the oven until the cake was ready. When it was done, Lily's mommy took it out of the oven and they both enjoyed a yummy treat together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play at the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. They went on the swings and had so much fun. Timmy loved to swing high in the sky, feeling the wind in his hair. + +Suddenly, a cop came to the park. He was wearing a blue uniform and had a shiny badge. Timmy and his friends were curious about the cop, so they went to talk to him. The cop was very nice and told them about his job. He said he helps keep people safe. + +After talking to the cop, Timmy and his friends went back to playing. It started to rain and they all got wet. But they didn't mind because they were having so much fun. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. Timmy couldn't wait to come back to the park and swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to build a hut in his backyard. He asked his mommy if she had any wood available, and she said yes. Timmy was very happy and started to order the wood. + +He worked very hard to build his hut. He hammered and nailed until it was finished. When he was done, he invited his friends over to play in his new hut. They all had so much fun playing together in the hut that Timmy built. From that day on, Timmy and his friends would play in the hut every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big train that loved to move. It had a long rail that it followed every day. The rail was very important because it helped the train stay on track. + +One day, the train noticed that the rail was starting to bend. It was a flexible rail that could move a little bit, but it was starting to bend too much. The train knew that this was not good, and it started to slow down. + +As the train got closer to the bend in the rail, it knew it had to be careful. The train slowed down even more and moved very slowly around the bend. The flexible rail moved a little bit, but it was strong enough to keep the train on track. The train was happy that it was able to keep moving safely thanks to the flexible rail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she dreamed of being on stage one day. One day, her parents told her that there was going to be a big talent show at her school. Lily was very excited and wanted to go on stage to sing her favorite song. + +But when she got to the talent show, she saw that there were many other kids who were also very good at singing and dancing. Lily started to feel nervous and worried that she wouldn't be as good as the other kids. But then she remembered how much she loved to sing and dance and decided to go on stage anyway. + +When it was finally her turn to perform, Lily felt very excited. She sang her heart out and danced like nobody was watching. In the end, everyone clapped and cheered for her. Lily was so happy that she had gone on stage and had the courage to perform. From that day on, she knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to crawl around in the forest and explore. One day, Benny smelled something sweet and delicious. He followed his nose and found a big pot of honey. Benny was so happy! He crawled over to the pot and started to eat the honey. + +But then, Benny got stuck! His paw was trapped in the pot and he couldn't get it out. He felt helpless and scared. Suddenly, he heard a little voice say, "Do you need help?" It was a kind bunny who had seen Benny in trouble. The bunny helped Benny get his paw out of the pot and they shared the honey together. From that day on, Benny and the bunny were the best of friends and explored the forest together, crawling and playing all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her cozy armchair and read books. One day, she got frightened by a loud noise outside her window. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm scared!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a storm. You're safe with me." + +But as the storm got worse, Lily's mommy began to suffer from a headache. She couldn't take care of Lily anymore. So Lily decided to be brave and take care of her mommy. She brought her mommy a glass of water and a soft pillow for her head. Her mommy felt better and gave her a big hug. "You're such a good helper, Lily," she said. From that day on, Lily knew that she could be brave and help others when they suffer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries and would always pick them from her garden. One day, she was picking strawberries when she saw a fair rabbit. + +"Hello, rabbit!" said Lily. + +"Hello, little girl," said the rabbit. "Can I have a strawberry?" + +"Of course!" said Lily, handing the rabbit a juicy strawberry. + +The rabbit took a bite and accidentally tore the strawberry in half. + +"Oh no!" said the rabbit. "I'm sorry, little girl. I tore your strawberry." + +"It's okay," said Lily. "I have more. Do you want another one?" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Yes, please!" And they sat together and ate strawberries until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and ate all the candy at once. + +But after a while, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She lied down on the floor and cried. Her mom came to check on her and found out that Lily had spoiled her tummy by eating too much candy. + +Lily felt sad and regretful. Her mom told her that eating too much candy could result in a tummy ache. From that day on, Lily learned to eat candy in moderation and never lied about how much she ate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the park and saw a big tree with cherries on it. Lily was so excited and wanted to pick a cherry. + +Her dad told her to wait because he saw a bird flying near the tree. The bird looked nervous and kept looking around. Lily watched the bird and saw it wave its wings. Suddenly, the bird flew away and Lily's dad told her it was safe to pick a cherry. + +Lily happily picked a cherry and ate it. It was so juicy and sweet. She thanked her dad and the bird for keeping her safe. From that day on, Lily always looked for the nervous bird before picking cherries. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with lots of rooms and lots of cheese. One day, Timmy was playing hide and seek with his friends when he saw a big, scary cat. Timmy knew he had to escape, so he ran as fast as he could. + +The cat chased after Timmy, but Timmy was very quick. He ran and ran until he found a small hole in the wall. Timmy squeezed through the hole and found himself in a room with lots of books. He saw a big, filthy page on the ground and decided to hide behind it. + +The cat searched and searched for Timmy, but he couldn't find him. Timmy felt safe behind the filthy page and knew he had escaped from the cat. From that day on, Timmy was very careful when he played outside and always remembered to keep an eye out for the big, scary cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a trip to visit her grandma. They packed their bags and got in the car. Lily was so excited to go on an adventure! + +During the trip, they stopped at a bakery and bought some cookies. Lily was happy and ate one right away. But then, she accidentally dropped the cookie on the ground and got upset. Her mommy gave her a hug and said they could get more cookies later. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house and Lily was so happy to see her. They all had a great time together and even baked some cookies. Lily was no longer upset and enjoyed eating the delicious treats. She was grateful for the fun trip with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a cooler that he loved to take with him everywhere he went. One day, he went to the park with his cooler, but he accidentally left it behind when he went home. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park to look for his cooler. He asked a little girl if she had seen it. She said, "Yes, I saw a cooler that looked like yours. It was in the dark corner of the playground." + +Timmy was so happy to hear this! He ran to the dark corner of the playground and found his cooler. He hugged it tight and said, "You belong with me, cooler. I will never leave you behind again." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found a stick that looked like a weapon. He thought it was cool and wanted to keep it. But his mom told him that weapons were not toys and could hurt people. + +A few days later, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the stick and wanted to borrow it. Timmy remembered what his mom said and told Billy that weapons were not toys and could hurt people. Billy was sad but understood. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went on a walk in the forest. They saw a wild animal and got scared. Timmy remembered the stick and wished he had it to protect them. But then he realized that borrowing the stick to Billy was the right thing to do. They ran back home and told their moms what happened. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mom and not play with weapons. He also learned that sharing and borrowing can make a difference when it comes to helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early every day and watched the sun rise. She loved to watch the sky turn pink and orange. + +One day, Lily woke up feeling anxious. She didn't know why she felt that way. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I feel scared." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, my love. Today is a new day, and we will face it together." + +Lily felt better and went outside to watch the sun rise. As she watched the sky turn pink and orange, she realized that the anxious feeling was gone. She felt happy and excited for the new day. She ran back to her mom and said, "Mommy, today is going to be a great day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the yard. The sun was shining and it was very hot outside. Lily looked up at the sky and saw some birds flying high up in the air. She gazed at them for a long time, watching them flap their wings and soar through the clouds. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her inside for a shower. Lily didn't want to go inside because she was having so much fun outside, but she knew she needed to get clean. She took a quick shower and then got dressed in her favorite pink dress. When she came back outside, she saw that the birds were still flying in the sky. She gazed at them again and felt happy. + +From that day on, Lily made it a habit to gaze at the birds whenever she went outside to play. She loved watching them and it always made her feel happy. And whenever it was hot outside, she knew that a cool shower was waiting for her inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw an ancient tree that was very big and tall. She wanted to climb it, but her mom said it was too dangerous. + +Lily's friend, Jack, said, "I want to climb the tree too, but I'm scared." Lily replied, "Don't be scared, Jack. We can prevent falling by holding onto the branches tightly." + +Suddenly, they saw a human walking towards them. It was the park ranger. He said, "Kids, it's not safe to climb that tree. It's very old and might break. Let's go play on the swings instead." So, they followed the park ranger and had fun on the swings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was eager to help and ran to the laundry room. + +When she got there, she saw her mom using an iron to make the clothes smooth. Lily asked her mom if she could help with the iron, but her mom disagreed and said it was too hot for her to touch. + +Lily was a bit sad, but she still helped her mom fold the clothes. As they were folding, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Lily said she wanted to be a fashion designer and make pretty clothes for everyone to wear. + +Her mom smiled and said that was a great idea. She told Lily that if she worked hard and practiced, she could make her dream come true. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom for believing in her. From that day on, Lily was eager to learn more about fashion design and work towards her dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny piece of coal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found coal!" Lily said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's very nice, Lily. But be careful, coal can be dirty and make your hands black." + +Lily didn't listen and continued to play with the coal. She even brought it to school to show her friends. But when she clapped her hands, the coal fell and broke into tiny pieces. Her friends laughed and Lily felt sad. + +But her compassionate teacher saw how upset Lily was and hugged her, saying, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes sometimes. Let's clean up the coal together." + +Lily felt better and learned a valuable lesson about listening to her mommy's advice. However, when she got home, her mommy scolded her for bringing dirty coal into the house. Lily felt bad again and went to bed with tears in her eyes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating candy, especially when it was hot outside. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pill because she wasn't feeling well. Lily didn't like taking pills, but she knew it would help her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. They decided to have some candy, but Lily's mom said they couldn't because Lily had taken a pill. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Timmy said, "Let's put the candy in the sun and it will melt. Then we can drink it like a smoothie!" + +Lily thought that was a great idea and they put the candy in the sun. After a few minutes, the candy started to melt and they mixed it with some water. It tasted so good! Lily was happy that she could still have candy, and her mom was happy that she was feeling better. They all fit together like a happy puzzle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a humble room with a big wardrobe. He loved to play with his toys and read his books in his room. + +One day, Timmy's mom noticed that he was suffering from a cold. She brought him some soup and a warm blanket. Timmy felt better, but he still wanted to play with his toys. + +As he was playing, Timmy accidentally knocked over the wardrobe. His mom came in to help him pick it up. Timmy was happy that he didn't have to suffer with the heavy wardrobe alone. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to be careful around his wardrobe and to always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing hide and seek with her friends. She hid behind a big tree, but then she got lost and didn't recognize where she was. She felt scared and wanted to go to the bathroom, but she didn't know where it was. + +Lily saw a lady walking by and asked her, "Excuse me, do you know where the bathroom is?" The lady smiled and pointed to a building nearby. Lily felt relieved and ran to the bathroom. But when she got there, she felt uncomfortable because it was very dirty. + +Lily came out of the bathroom and saw her friends looking for her. "There you are, Lily!" they shouted. Lily smiled and said, "I got lost and didn't recognize where I was. But I found the bathroom, even though it was uncomfortable." Her friends laughed and they all went back to playing hide and seek together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swings. One day, she saw a big ice cream truck and she wondered what kind of ice cream they had. + +Lily went up to the truck and ordered a strawberry ice cream cone. She was so glad when the ice cream man handed her the cone. It was cold and sweet and tasted so good! + +Lily finished her ice cream and continued to play in the park. She wondered what other flavors of ice cream the truck had and she was glad she tried the strawberry. From that day on, Lily always ordered strawberry ice cream whenever she saw the ice cream truck in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his drum every day. He would bang on it with his hands and make loud noises. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's drum and said, "I'm envious of your drum, Timmy. Can I play with it?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but you have to promise to be careful with it." Billy played with the drum for a while, but then he accidentally hit it too hard and broke it. Timmy was sad and said, "Why did you break my drum, Billy?" + +Billy said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break it. Can you forgive me?" Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I forgive you, but you have to promise to be more careful next time." After that, Timmy locked his drum in a safe place so it wouldn't get broken again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was very bored one day, so she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm bored. Can we do something fun?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, Sarah! Let's go outside and play with your ball." + +Sarah was happy and they went outside to play. While playing, Sarah accidentally poked her finger with a needle. It hurt a lot and Sarah started crying. + +Mommy quickly hugged Sarah and said, "Don't worry, Sarah. The pain will decrease soon. Let's go inside and put a band-aid on your finger." + +Sarah felt better and they went inside. Mommy put a band-aid on Sarah's finger and Sarah felt proud of herself for being brave. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, I'm happy now. The pain is gone and my finger is better. Thank you for making it increase!" +Once upon a time, there was a jolly farmer named Jack. He had a big farm with many animals like cows and pigs. One day, a big storm came and all the animals ran away. Jack was very sad and worried. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find them. + +He sat down and started to relax. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was his animals! They came back to the farm by themselves. Jack was so happy and hugged them all. He realized that sometimes it's good to relax and let things happen on their own. From that day on, he took better care of his animals and they never ran away again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very excited because it had a pot of seeds. The bird wanted to fly to its nest to eat the seeds. + +The bird asked a cat, "Can you help me fly to my nest?" The cat replied, "No, I can't help you fly. I can only help you climb." + +So, the bird tried to fly on its own. But the pot was too heavy and the bird fell to the ground. The pot broke and the seeds spilled everywhere. The little bird was sad because it had no food for the winter. + +Moral of the story: Sometimes, it's better to ask for help than to try to do things on your own. +Once upon a time, there was a kind grandma who lived in a small house in the forest. She loved to keep her house clean and tidy. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit her grandma. + +"Grandma, why do you keep your house so clean?" asked Lily. + +"Well, my dear, it's important to keep our spirits high by having a clean and organized home," replied the grandma. + +Lily looked around and noticed a poor little bird outside the window. "Grandma, let's help that poor bird. It looks sad," said Lily. + +The grandma and Lily went outside and gave the bird some food and water. The bird's spirit lifted and it began to sing a beautiful song. Lily was happy to see the bird happy again. From that day on, Lily and her grandma made sure to keep their home clean and tidy to keep their spirits high and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and dance. He would perform for his family and friends all the time. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. She needed him to drain the water from the pasta. Timmy was happy to help and he performed the task perfectly. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to visit his grandma. Unfortunately, his grandma was deaf and couldn't hear Timmy sing and dance. But Timmy didn't mind, he still performed for her and made her smile with his silly moves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because it was raining outside and he couldn't go play in the park. So, Timmy decided to play inside instead. He took his favorite toy car and drove it around the house. + +Suddenly, Timmy remembered something his mom had told him. She said that when it rains, it's a good time to bury seeds in the garden. Timmy thought that sounded like fun, so he asked his mom if they could bury some seeds together. + +His mom said yes, so they went outside and dug a little hole in the ground. Timmy carefully placed the seeds inside and covered them up with dirt. He was so happy that he had done something productive on a boring rainy day. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They lived in a small house in the woods. The family was very quiet, and they liked to spend time together. One day, the father said to the children, "Let's build something together!" + +The children were excited, and they asked what they were going to build. The father smiled and said, "It's a surprise!" They all went outside and started gathering sticks and stones. The father showed them how to stack the stones, and they built a small wall. + +The children were so proud of what they had built, and the father said, "Now we can sit here and enjoy the quiet together." And they did just that, sitting on their wall and enjoying the peace of the woods. From that day on, the family would often build things together, and they always enjoyed the quiet moments they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat and would always lead his owner to the kitchen for food. One day, Whiskers' owner gave him a piece of cheese to taste. + +Whiskers licked the cheese and said, "Mmm, this cheese is yummy! Can I have more?" + +His owner replied, "No, Whiskers, you've had enough. You need to watch your weight." + +Whiskers didn't like that answer and meowed loudly. "But I want more cheese! I don't care if I get fat!" + +His owner shook her head and said, "Sorry, Whiskers. You need to be healthy." + +Whiskers grumbled and walked away, dreaming of more cheese to taste. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Benny. Benny loved to fly from flower to flower to collect nectar for his hive. One day, Benny's queen bee gave him an order. She wanted him to lead a group of bees to a new field with lots of flowers. + +Benny was excited to lead the group, but he soon realized that the new field was very far away. The group of bees became tired and hungry. They started to argue about which way to go. Benny knew he had to do something to solve the conflict. + +He used his busy bee brain to come up with a plan. He flew ahead of the group and found a field with lots of flowers. He led the group to the new field and they were all happy. Benny felt proud that he was able to follow his queen bee's order and lead the group to a new home with lots of yummy flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived in an ordinary house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that they needed to go to the basement because there was a tornado coming. Timmy was scared because he had never seen a tornado before. + +When they got to the basement, Timmy asked his daddy if the tornado was going to hurt them. His daddy said no, but they needed to stay safe until the tornado quit. Timmy didn't understand why the tornado couldn't just go away right now. + +As they waited in the basement, Timmy and his mommy played a game of cards. But Timmy was still scared and asked his mommy if the tornado was gone yet. His mommy said not yet, but it would be soon. Finally, they heard the tornado quit and they could go back upstairs. Timmy was happy to be safe with his family again. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls all day long. One day, her mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she ignored her mom. + +The next day, Lily's favorite dress was all wrinkly. Her mom said, "Lily, I asked you to help me iron the clothes yesterday. Now your dress is all messy." Lily felt sad because she didn't want to wear a messy dress. + +So, Lily decided to help her mom with the laundry. She learned how to use the iron and make the clothes nice and smooth. She felt proud of herself for helping her mom. + +After they finished the laundry, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily looked at her toy box and saw that it was empty. She said, "No, thank you. I want to stay home and play with my dolls." Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. Have fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play make-believe and pretend she was a princess. One day, she saw a beautiful swan swimming in a pond. The swan had a long neck and fluffy feathers. + +Lily decided to pretend she was a swan too. She flapped her arms like wings and twirled around. But then she fell down and got all muddy. "Stupid swan!" she said, feeling frustrated. + +But the swan didn't mind. It just kept swimming gracefully in the pond. Lily watched it for a while, feeling amazed. She decided to pretend she was a swan again, but this time she would be more careful. She flapped her arms gently and pretended to swim like the swan. It was so much fun! + +From that day on, Lily loved to pretend she was a swan. She even made a swan costume out of feathers and wore it to her next make-believe adventure. And whenever she saw a swan in the pond, she would smile and say "hello" to her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, she went to the park and saw a lime tree. She went closer to gaze at the lime tree and saw a little bird sitting on one of the branches. The bird was also shy and didn't fly away when Lily came closer. They both looked at each other for a long time. Lily felt happy because she made a new friend. From that day on, whenever she went to the park, she would go and gaze at the lime tree and look for her little bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink bag that she loved to carry everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a boy playing with a ball and she wanted to play too. But the boy didn't want to share his ball with her. So, Lily shrugged her shoulders and went to play on the swings instead. + +After a while, Lily's mommy and daddy called her to go home. She was glad because she was getting tired. She put her pink bag on her shoulder and walked home with her mommy and daddy. When they got home, Lily's mommy asked her what she wanted for dinner. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want spaghetti and meatballs!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, spaghetti and meatballs it is!" And Lily was very glad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. She ate candy all day long, and her stomach was always full. One day, Lily's mom told her that if she ate too much candy, her stomach would hurt. + +Lily didn't listen to her mom and kept eating candy. The next day, she woke up with a stomach ache. Her mom gave her some medicine to make her feel better, but Lily's stomach still hurt. + +Finally, Lily realized that she needed to stop eating so much candy. She decided to complete her candy jar and not buy any more. She felt calm knowing that she wouldn't have a stomach ache again. From that day on, Lily only ate candy as a special treat, and her stomach was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his red ball. One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. He was playing with his ball when he accidentally dropped it into the pond. + +"Oh no! My ball!" cried Timmy. + +"Don't worry, we'll get it back," said his dad. + +They went to a nearby lab where they asked for help. The scientist there had an expensive machine that could retrieve things from the water. But the machine wasn't working properly and they couldn't get the ball out. + +Timmy was sad, but then the scientist had an idea. "I have a spare ball in my office. You can have it," he said. + +Timmy was happy again and thanked the scientist. He went back to playing with his new ball and forgot all about the old one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She had a big box of crayons and she would draw on anything she could find. One day, she wanted to draw on a big piece of paper, but she didn't have any. + +She asked her mommy if she could go to the store to buy some paper. Her mommy said yes and gave her some money. Lily went to the store and bought some paper. She also found some stickers and a toy. + +When she got home, she showed her mommy what she bought. Her mommy was happy and asked her what she was going to draw. Lily said she was going to draw a big island with a flexible tree. Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea, Lily. Don't forget to mark where the island is on your map." +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens was sleeping under a big tree when a little birdie flew by. + +"Hello, Mittens!" chirped the birdie. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"No, I'm too lazy to play," replied Mittens. + +The little birdie then noticed a shiny stone next to Mittens. "Can you bring me that pretty stone, Mittens? I want to show it to my birdie friends." + +Mittens, feeling a bit helpful, got up and brought the stone to the birdie. The birdie was so happy and thanked Mittens. + +"Thank you, Mittens! You're not so lazy after all," said the birdie. + +From that day on, Mittens realized that helping others can make you feel good too. And sometimes, it's nice to have a little friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big pig. The pig was very happy because he had a lot of friends. One day, the pig found a toy car. The car was very original, and the pig loved it. He hoped he could keep it forever. + +But one day, the pig's friends came to play with him. They saw the toy car and wanted to play with it too. The pig didn't want to share his toy, so he ran away with it. His friends got very sad and went home. + +The pig played with the toy car all day, but he felt very lonely without his friends. When it was time to go to bed, the pig went to sleep with the toy car in his arms. But during the night, the pig had a bad dream. In the dream, his friends were very angry with him and didn't want to play with him anymore. + +When the pig woke up, he realized his dream was true. His friends didn't want to play with him anymore because he didn't share his toy car. The pig felt very sad and alone. He hoped he could turn back time and share his toy with his friends. But it was too late. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought a blanket to sit on. The grass was rough and prickly, so they put the blanket down to cover it up. + +Lily saw some other kids playing with a pinwheel. She wanted one too! She asked her mommy, "Can I have a pinwheel, please?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go find one." + +They walked around the park and finally found a store that sold pinwheels. Lily picked out a pretty pink one with sparkles. She held it up and said, "Look mommy, it's so pretty!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's go back to our blanket and play with it there." + +Lily ran back to the blanket and put her pinwheel on the ground. The wind blew and the pinwheel spun around and around. Lily laughed and said, "This is so fun! Thank you, mommy!" Her mommy replied, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you like it." +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a garden. He used a rake to clean up the leaves. One day, he saw that his rake was broken. He needed to replace it with a new one. He went to the store and bought a new rake. Then he went back to his garden and used the new rake to clear the leaves. The man was happy because his new rake worked well and he was able to keep his garden nice and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a lizard on a tree. It was green and had a long tail. Lily was scared because she had never seen a lizard before. + +She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a scary green thing on the tree. What is it?" Her mommy said, "It's just a lizard, Lily. It won't hurt you." Lily said, "Can we catch it?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let's search for a jar to put it in." They found a jar and Lily carefully put the lizard inside. She realized that the lizard wasn't scary at all. It was actually kind of cute. She looked at it and said, "This lizard is not harsh. It's soft and gentle." From that day on, Lily loved lizards and would always search for them in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. Snowball was very scared of everything. One day, Lily and Snowball went for a walk in the woods. They saw a scary monster with big teeth. Snowball ran away, but Lily was too scared to move. The monster ate Lily and Snowball was left all alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Tuesdays because that was the day she got to go to the park with her mommy. One Tuesday, the sun was shining and it was warm outside. Lily and her mommy had a picnic and played on the swings. + +After they ate their lunch, Lily's mommy noticed something strange. The apple they brought was starting to rot! They quickly threw it away and continued to have fun. When they got home, Lily's mommy taught her how to tell when fruits and vegetables are starting to rot so they can be thrown away. From that day on, Lily always checked her food to make sure it was still good to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and kick his ball around. One day, he saw a big boy with a shiny toy car. Timmy wanted the car so much, he asked the big boy if they could trade toys. + +The big boy agreed to the trade, but Timmy soon realized the car was too heavy for him to play with. He felt sad and wished he hadn't traded his ball for the car. + +But then, as the sun began to set, Timmy saw something light up in the sky. It was a shooting star! Timmy closed his eyes and made a wish. The next day, he woke up to find a brand new ball waiting for him outside. From then on, Timmy learned to be happy with what he had and not trade away his favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach and collect shells. One day, she found a really cool shell and showed it to her friend, Max. + +Max said, "That's my shell! I found it first!" + +Lily felt sad and didn't want to give it back. But then she remembered her mom always saying to be kind and share. So, she said, "I'm sorry Max. Here, you can have the shell. Thank you for being my friend." + +Max was happy and said, "Thank you Lily! You're a good friend." + +From that day on, they shared all the shells they found and had fun playing together on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and always wanted to be in a race. One day, she saw a sign for a big race in the park. She asked her mom if she could join the race. + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily! You are brave and strong, you can do anything you put your mind to." + +Lily was so excited and started practicing every day. On the day of the race, she lined up with all the other kids. The race started and Lily ran as fast as she could. She was in the lead for a while but then she got tired and slowed down. She thought she might lose the race. + +Just then, her mom came up beside her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are still brave and strong. You can do this!" Lily felt better and started running again. She ended up winning the race and was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "I didn't lose! I won the race!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a big squash growing in the dirt. She wanted to pick it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and came to help. Together, they picked the squash and brought it inside. Lily was so happy that her mom helped her. She smiled and gave her mom a big hug. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work with a serious look on his face. He told them that he had to go away for a little while to help some people who were in trouble. Lily didn't understand why her dad had to go, but she knew that helping others was important. She hoped he would be back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a little insect crawling on the ground. She was very curious and wanted to know more about the insect, so she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can you introduce me to this little bug?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, let's take a look." They went outside and looked at the insect together. Lily was very patient and watched the insect crawl around. But suddenly, her brother came running and stepped on the insect by accident. Lily was very upset and started crying. + +Her brother said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. I was just too impatient." Lily was still very sad, but her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can find another insect to look at together." Lily smiled a little bit, but she was still sad that the little insect had died. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, she went to the market with her mom. They saw a big, green melon and decided to buy it. Lily was very happy because she loved melons. + +When they got home, Lily's mom cut the melon into small pieces and gave some to Lily. It was very sweet and juicy. Lily said, "Yum! This is the best melon ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. I was thoughtful and picked out the best one for us." + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to share her melon with her friend, but she was worried it might spoil if they didn't eat it all. Her mom told her, "Don't worry, Lily. We can put the rest in the fridge so it won't spoil." Lily was happy that she could share her yummy melon with her friend without it going bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who was feeling very grumpy. He wanted to have a big picnic with his ant friends, but he didn't know how to prepare for it. He decided to ask his mom for help. + +His mom showed him how to make sandwiches and cut up some fruits for the picnic. The little ant was so happy that he started dancing around. He knew that his friends would love the food he prepared. + +When the day of the picnic arrived, the little ant's friends were amazed by the delicious food he had prepared. They all had a great time together and the little ant was no longer feeling grumpy. He was so happy that he had learned how to prepare for a picnic and make his friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young seal named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the water and swim with his friends. One day, Sammy and his friends were playing in the water when they saw a big shark. The shark wanted to eat them, but Sammy didn't want to be eaten. + +Sammy knew he had to do something, so he decided to surrender. He put his flippers up in the air and said, "I surrender!" The shark was surprised and asked Sammy why he surrendered. Sammy explained that he didn't want to be eaten and that he just wanted to play with his friends. + +The shark was moved by Sammy's words and decided to become friends with him instead. From then on, Sammy and the shark played together in the water every day. They would swim and jump and have lots of fun. And Sammy was happy that he had made a new friend, even if he was a big scary shark. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy went on a walk in the forest. He discovered a beautiful butterfly and chased it for a while. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy realized he was lost. He started to worry and cry. But then, he saw a warm light in the distance. He ran towards it and found a cabin. An old lady lived there and she gave Timmy some food and let him sleep by the fire. + +The next day, Timmy's parents found him and took him home. But Timmy was sad because he missed the old lady and her warm cabin. He wished he could go back and visit her. Unfortunately, he never got the chance because the old lady passed away. Timmy was very sad and missed her warmth and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much. One day, her mom gave her a delicate candy. Lily was so happy and she wanted to eat it right away. + +But her mom said, "Remember, Lily, you have to eat your dinner first before you can have the candy." + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. I will remember." + +After dinner, Lily's mom gave her the candy. Lily was so excited that she ate it all up in one bite. She said, "Yummy! That was the best candy ever!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy wanted to watch his favorite cartoon on TV, but the cable was broken. His mom was very careful and didn't want Timmy to get hurt, so she told him to wait while she went to the store to buy a new cable. + +When she came back, Timmy was very happy because his mom provided him with a new cable. He was so excited to watch his cartoon that he quickly plugged in the cable and turned on the TV. Timmy was very careful not to break the cable again, so he sat still and watched his cartoon with a big smile on his face. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that being careful is important and that his mom would always provide him with what he needs. Timmy was very grateful for his mom and he promised to always take good care of his things so that they don't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown rat. He lived in a hole in the wall of a house. One day, he saw a piece of cheese on the floor. He wanted to eat it, but it was too big for him to carry. + +Suddenly, a little girl walked into the room. She saw the rat and said, "Hello, Mr. Rat. Do you want some help?" The rat was surprised and said, "Yes, please. Can you split the cheese with me?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure!" She picked up the cheese and broke it in half. The rat was very happy and said, "Thank you! You're not deaf like other humans. You heard me ask for help." + +The little girl giggled and said, "No problem, Mr. Rat. I like to help my animal friends." From that day on, the rat and the little girl were good friends and shared many snacks together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. One night, he saw a big planet in the sky. It was slow-moving and looked very pretty. Timmy wanted to grab the planet and bring it closer to him. But he knew he couldn't do that. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a ball on the grass and he wanted to grab it. He ran to the ball and picked it up. It was bouncy and fun to play with. Timmy was happy he could grab the ball. + +Later that day, Timmy went home and looked out his window. He saw the planet again. It was still slow-moving and pretty. Timmy wished he could grab the planet like he grabbed the ball. But he knew he couldn't. So, he just looked at the planet and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls. One day, she asked her mom for a different dress to wear. + +"I want a different dress, Mommy," said Lily. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go look in your closet," replied her mom. + +Lily searched through her closet and found a pretty pink dress. "This one is different! I want to wear it," she exclaimed. + +Her mom helped her put on the dress and Lily twirled around in excitement. "Look, Mommy! I'm wearing a different dress!" she said, giggling. + +Under the dress, Lily wore her favorite sparkly shoes. She was so happy to have a different outfit to wear and showed it off to everyone she saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a big furry bear. The bear liked to play with his equipment. He had a shovel, a bucket, and a toy truck. One day, the bear got very mad because his toy truck broke. He wanted to destroy everything in his path. He started to hit his shovel on the ground and throw his bucket. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly landed on his nose and tickled him. The bear forgot all about destroying things and started to laugh. From that day on, the bear learned that it was better to play nicely with his equipment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went to a big city. It was very organized and clean. + +At lunchtime, they went to a restaurant and Lily ordered rice. She loved to eat rice because it was yummy and healthy. + +After lunch, they continued to travel around the city. They saw tall buildings and lots of people. Lily was very happy because she loved to explore new places. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Lily was tired but happy. She had a great day traveling and eating rice in the organized city. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat corn. He was always very enthusiastic about it. One day, Timmy went to the farm to see the corn. He saw a big field of corn and he wanted to enter it. + +Timmy ran into the field of corn and he felt very happy. He saw a scarecrow and he said hello. Then, he saw a little mouse eating some corn. Timmy was so enthusiastic that he wanted to share his corn with the mouse. + +Timmy picked some corn and gave it to the mouse. The mouse was very happy and Timmy was happy too. Timmy loved the farm and he loved the corn. He couldn't wait to come back and enter the corn field again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, but she was scared of the big, tall slide. One day, Lily's friend Jack came to the park with her. Jack was brave and he loved the slide. He climbed up the structure and slid down it with a big smile on his face. + +Lily wanted to be brave like Jack, but she was too scared. Jack saw that Lily was scared and he wanted to help her. He climbed up the structure again and waited for Lily at the top. He held her hand and helped her climb up too. When they got to the top, Jack showed Lily how to slide down safely. + +Lily was so happy that Jack helped her. She went down the slide again and again, and it wasn't scary anymore. From that day on, Lily and Jack played on the slide together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big box in her backyard. She wondered what was inside the box. She asked her mom, "What's in the box?" + +"I don't know, Lily," her mom said. "Let's open it and see." + +Lily's mom opened the box and revealed a big measuring tape. "Wow, that's high!" Lily exclaimed as she looked at the long tape. + +Her mom showed her how to use the measuring tape to measure things around the yard. Lily measured the height of the tree, the length of the fence, and the width of the garden. She had so much fun measuring everything! + +From that day on, Lily loved to measure things and was always excited to see what surprises would be revealed to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her pencils. One day, she went to her grandma's house and saw an elderly man sitting on the bench. He looked sad, so she asked him, "What's wrong?" + +The elderly man replied, "I lost my eraser. I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily wanted to help him, so she went to the store to order a new eraser for him. When she came back, she gave it to the man and he was very happy. He said, "Thank you so much, little girl. You are very kind." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I always like to help people." And from that day on, Lily and the elderly man became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Lucky. Lucky lived in a stable with his friends. One day, Lucky wanted to mix things up and play a game. Lucky's friends were happy to play with him. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. After the game, Lucky and his friends ate some hay and went to sleep in their stable. Lucky felt lucky to have such great friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to count the number of flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a terrible storm coming. She ran inside to tell her mom about it. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll be safe inside." Lily felt better knowing her mom was there to protect her. They watched the storm together and counted the number of lightning strikes they saw. After the storm passed, they went outside to see if any of the flowers were damaged. Luckily, they were all okay. Lily was happy and told her mom, "I love our garden!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a vase on the table. It was big and shiny. She wanted to touch it but her mom said, "Don't touch it, Lily. It's fragile." + +Lily felt sad but she didn't want to break the vase. So she went to her room and saw her teddy bear. "Teddy, do you want to peek outside?" she asked. Teddy nodded and Lily took him to the window. + +They saw a bird with hairy feathers. "Look, Teddy! The bird is so hairy!" Lily said. Teddy smiled and they watched the bird for a while. Then, they went back to the vase and admired it from afar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play all day and never wanted to go to bed at night. Her mommy would tell her how important it was to rest and sleep in her bed, but Lily didn't seem to understand. + +One day, Lily woke up feeling weak and tired. She couldn't play with her toys or run around like she used to. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who said she needed lots of rest in her bed to get better. + +Lily finally understood how important it was to listen to her mommy and rest in her bed. She learned that even though playing was fun, taking care of herself was more important. From that day on, Lily always went to bed on time and felt much better. The moral of the story is to listen to your parents and take care of yourself so you can be strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong cat named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. But one day, Max's mom asked him to help with the dishwasher. Max didn't know what a dishwasher was, so he asked his mom a question. She explained that it was a machine that cleans dishes. + +Max was excited to help his mom, so he used his strong muscles to push the dishwasher open. Inside, he saw lots of dirty dishes. Max carefully placed each dish in the dishwasher and added soap. Then he closed the dishwasher and pressed the button to start it. + +After a few minutes, the dishwasher was done and Max's mom was so proud of him. She gave him a big hug and a treat. From that day on, Max knew how to use the dishwasher and helped his mom every time she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They saw a big, fierce dog there. The dog started to bark loudly and Lily got scared. But then something wonderful happened. Her dad bought her a yummy ice-cream cone and it made her very happy. She forgot all about the fierce dog and enjoyed her ice-cream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her cup. She always drank her juice from it. One day, her little brother took her cup and wouldn't give it back. The girl felt sad because she loved her cup so much. + +She tried to get her cup back, but her brother resisted and held onto it tight. She didn't know what to do. She thought and thought until she had an idea. She went to her mom and asked for help. + +Her mom talked to her brother and explained that it was not nice to take things that did not belong to him. Her brother finally gave the cup back to her sister. The little girl was happy again and drank her juice from her cup. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion named Leo. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something delicious. He looked around and saw a group of animals playing and making sounds. Leo decided to catch one of them and eat it for his lunch. + +He started chasing them, but they were too fast for him. Suddenly, he saw a tiny mouse running towards him. Leo laughed and thought, "How can I eat such a small creature?" But the mouse said, "Don't underestimate me, I may be small but I have a mighty sound." + +Leo was curious and asked, "What sound?" The mouse replied, "I can make a loud noise that can scare you away." Leo laughed again and said, "I am the king of the jungle, nothing can scare me." But the mouse didn't give up and said, "Let me show you." + +The mouse took a deep breath and made a loud sound. Leo was surprised and scared. He realized that even the smallest creature can have a mighty power. He thanked the mouse for teaching him a lesson and decided to let the animals play and make sounds without bothering them. From that day on, Leo never underestimated anyone based on their size or appearance. +Once upon a time, a zebra named Zara was walking in the jungle. She saw a banana and wanted to eat it. But, a lion named Leo came and said, "That banana is mine!" + +Zara was angry and said, "No, it's not yours. I saw it first." + +Leo got even angrier and said, "I am the king of the jungle. Everything is mine." + +Zara thought for a moment and said, "But sharing is kind. Let's share the banana." + +Leo realized that Zara was right and they both shared the banana. From that day on, they became good friends and shared everything they found in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky decided to dive into the water. He swam and swam until he saw something shiny at the bottom of the pond. It was a gold coin! Ducky was so happy. + +But then, the sun started to set and it became dark outside. Ducky got scared because he couldn't see his friends anymore. He wanted to go back to his cozy nest but the water was getting cold. Ducky started to shiver. Suddenly, he saw a light in the distance. It was his mother calling him home. Ducky swam as fast as he could and finally made it back to his warm nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a treasure map that led to a treasure buried under a big tree in her yard. + +Lily was very excited and wanted to find the treasure right away. She ran to get her shovel and started digging at the tip of the tree. After digging for a while, she found a small box. + +But the box was locked! Lily tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. She remembered that her dad had a key that might fit the lock. She ran inside to ask him. Her dad was ready to help and gave her the key. Lily went back outside and unlocked the box. Inside, she found a shiny necklace that sparkled in the sun. She was so happy and wore it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, Lily found a treasure in the sandbox. It was a shiny gold necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her friends. + +But when she got to the playground, she saw that her friend Emma was sad. Emma had lost her favorite doll. Lily knew how much the doll meant to Emma, so she decided to forgive her for not being able to play that day and instead helped her look for the lost doll. They searched everywhere and finally found it under a bush. + +Emma was overjoyed and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt even happier knowing that she had helped her friend and that was her own treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect coins. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she walked home, the wind started to blow and it made her shiver. She wrapped her coat tightly around her and kept walking. + +When she got home, her mom asked her how her day was. Lily showed her the coin she found and said, "Look mommy, I found a coin!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. You always find the best things." + +Lily felt calm and happy knowing that her mom was proud of her. She went to bed that night with the coin under her pillow and fell asleep dreaming of all the other coins she would find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her little cart and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around her garden. She followed the butterfly and watched it dance in the air. Lily admired the butterfly's pretty wings and wished she could fly too. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the butterfly got stuck in a spider's web. Lily was sad and wanted to help the butterfly. She remembered her little cart and used it to gently scoop up the butterfly and set it free. The butterfly flew away, and Lily felt happy that she could help. + +The moral of the story is that even though we are little, we can still do big things to help others. We should always be kind and help those in need, just like Lily helped the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to know what day it was, so she asked her mommy for the calendar. Her mommy gave her the calendar and Lily saw that it was her friend's birthday. She got very excited and wanted to give her friend an amazing present. + +She asked her mommy, "Can we go to the store and buy a present for my friend's birthday?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can go after lunch." Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. + +At the store, Lily saw so many things to choose from. She wanted to buy everything, but her mommy reminded her that they only had enough money for one present. So, she chose the most amazing present she could find and bought it for her friend. + +Lily learned that it's not about buying many things, but choosing the right thing that will make someone happy. She was happy to see her friend smile when she received her present. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very shy and he didn't like to talk to other animals. One day, Benny was hopping in the forest when he saw a little hole. Benny was curious and he wanted to see what was inside the hole. + +As Benny was looking inside the hole, he saw a little bird who had fallen inside. The bird was scared and couldn't get out of the hole. Benny cared about the little bird and he wanted to help. He hopped inside the hole and helped the bird get out. + +The little bird was very happy and thanked Benny. From that day on, Benny wasn't shy anymore. He felt brave and happy because he helped someone in need. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat meat. His mom would always cook him soft chicken for dinner. One day, Timmy wanted to make his own toy. He thought and thought about how to design it. He decided to make a stuffed animal out of soft fabric. He worked hard all day and when he was done, he had a new toy to play with. Timmy was very proud of his design and he hugged his new soft toy tightly. From then on, Timmy loved making things with his own two hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, no matter the weather. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it was very sunny. He played with his ball, but he was very clumsy and kept falling down. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him inside. "Timmy, come inside! I have a surprise for you!" she said. Timmy was so excited and ran inside as fast as he could. + +When he got inside, his mom showed him a new toy. "Wow, thank you mom! This is great!" Timmy said, feeling very happy. + +Later that day, the weather changed and it started to rain. Timmy was sad he couldn't play outside anymore, but he was still happy because of his new toy. He played with it all day, feeling grateful for his surprise. +Mia and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Mia had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Ben said. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Mia said. + +They saw a glass on the coffee table. It was full of juice. They were thirsty and wanted to drink. + +"Can we have some juice, please?" they asked their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Sure, but be careful with the glass, it can break," their mom said. + +Mia and Ben went to the coffee table and reached for the glass. But they both wanted to hold it and they pulled it in different directions. The glass slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces and the juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no, look what we did!" Mia and Ben cried. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the broken glass. She was not happy. + +"What happened here? You were not careful with the glass, you were naughty!" she scolded them. + +Mia and Ben felt bad. They were sorry and embarrassed. They did not mean to break the glass. They looked at their mom with sad eyes. + +"We are sorry, mom, we did not want to break the glass, we just wanted to drink," they said. + +Their mom saw their faces and felt sorry for them. She was compassionate and understood that they made a mistake. She hugged them and said. + +"It's okay, I know you did not do it on purpose. But next time, ask me to help you with the glass, okay? And be more careful with things that can break. Now let's clean up this mess and I will get you some more juice." + +Mia and Ben nodded and smiled. They helped their mom to clean up the glass and the juice. They thanked her for the hug and the juice. They learned their lesson and did not touch the glass again. They went back to playing with their toys and had fun. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with old things in the garage. One day, they find a big box of wires. Some wires are copper and some are not. + +"Look, Sam, copper wires are shiny and pretty!" Tom says. He pulls a copper wire from the box. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Sam says. He wants a copper wire too. He grabs the other end of Tom's wire. + +"No, Sam, this is mine! Find your own!" Tom says. He pulls the wire hard. + +"Ow, Tom, you hurt me! Let go!" Sam says. He pulls the wire harder. + +The wire is old and broken. It cannot take the pulling. It snaps in the middle. Tom and Sam fall back and hit their heads. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they both cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garage. She sees the broken wire and the boys. + +"What happened here?" she asks. + +"Tom and Sam were playing with the wires. They wanted the same copper wire. They pulled it and it broke. They fell and hurt their heads." Dad explains. + +Mom shakes her head. She hugs the boys and says, "You should not play with the wires. They are dangerous. And you should not fight over things. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Dad. We are sorry, brother." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "It's okay. We love you both. But next time, find something safer and funnier to play with. And remember to separate the copper wires from the other wires. We can recycle them and help the earth." + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. Okay, Dad. We will separate the copper wires and be good." + +They hug Mom and Dad and each other. They learn their lesson. They are happy. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. They also have a scale. A scale is a thing that tells you how heavy you are. + +One day, Ben and Jen want to play with the scale. They take it out of the box and put it on the floor. They take turns to stand on the scale. Ben is heavier than Jen. Jen is lighter than Ben. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the scale on the floor. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Jen, why did you take the scale out of the box? You know you are not supposed to play with it. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. Put it back in the box now." + +Ben and Jen are sad. They do not want to put the scale back in the box. They want to play with it more. They say, "But Mom, we like the scale. It is fun. Can we play with it a little longer?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you cannot. The scale is not for playing. It is for measuring. If you play with it too much, you might break it. Then we will not have a scale anymore. And that would be bad. You have to be wise and listen to Mom. Stay away from the scale and play with your other toys. They are safer and more fun." + +Ben and Jen are smart. They know Mom is right. They want to be wise and good. They say, "Okay, Mom. We are sorry. We will put the scale back in the box. We will stay away from it. We will play with our other toys." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben and Jen. You are good twins. I love you." She hugs them and kisses them. Then she helps them put the scale back in the box. She puts the box away. She says, "Now you can play with your other toys. Have fun, but be careful." + +Ben and Jen nod. They say, "We will, Mom. We love you too." They pick their favorite toys and start to play. They have fun, but they are careful. They do not touch the scale anymore. They stay away from it. They are wise and good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily saw a big yellow flower with a bee on it. She wanted to see it better. She kneeled down and moved closer. She was careful not to scare the bee. + +"Look, Ben, a bee!" she said. "It is making honey in the flower." + +Ben came over and kneeled next to her. He was curious too. He saw the bee's wings and legs. He saw how it moved from one part of the flower to another. He heard it buzz. + +"It is a charming bee," he said. "It is working hard and making something sweet." + +Lily nodded. She liked the bee too. She wanted to say hello to it. She reached out her hand and tapped the flower gently. She hoped the bee would not mind. + +"Hello, bee," she said. "We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends. Can we watch you for a while?" + +The bee looked at Lily and Ben. It saw their smiling faces and their gentle touch. It felt their friendship. It buzzed softly and nodded. It did not mind. It was happy to have visitors. + +Lily and Ben smiled back. They watched the bee for a while. They learned how it made honey. They thanked it for sharing its flower. They said goodbye and went to look for more bugs and flowers. They had a fun day in the garden. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the big room with many toys. One day, they find a new toy. It is a tall tower with many blocks. They want to build the tower on the rug. + +"Let's seat on the rug and build the tower," Lily says. + +"OK, I will get the blocks," Ben says. + +They seat on the rug and start to build the tower. They put one block on top of another. The tower gets taller and taller. They are happy. + +"Look, our tower is so tall!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. It is taller than me!" Ben says. + +They laugh and clap their hands. They are proud of their tower. + +But then, a big noise makes them jump. It is the door. Mom comes in with a bag. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. I have a surprise for you," Mom says. + +She puts the bag on the floor and opens it. She takes out two books. + +"These are books for you. They have stories and pictures. Do you want to read them with me?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben look at the books. They look nice. They like stories and pictures. + +"Yes, please, Mom. We want to read them with you," Lily and Ben say. + +They leave the tower on the rug and run to Mom. They hug her and take the books. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Lily and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She seats on the sofa and puts them on her lap. She opens the books and starts to read. They listen and look. They are happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play pretend. They make passports from paper and crayons. They say they are going to fly to different places. + +"Where do you want to go, Lily?" Sam asks. + +"I want to go to the zoo. I want to see the lions and the monkeys," Lily says. + +"OK, let me see your passport," Sam says. He pretends to be a guard. He looks at Lily's passport. He shakes his head. "No, no, no. This passport is not good. You need a stamp." + +Lily is sad. She does not have a stamp. She does not know how to make one. She thinks Sam is being mean. She does not want to play with him anymore. + +"Please, Sam, let me go to the zoo. I made my passport with love," Lily says. + +Sam sees that Lily is sad. He feels sorry. He does not want to make her cry. He is playful, not mean. He has an idea. + +"OK, Lily, I will let you go to the zoo. But first, you need to give me a hug. That is the stamp," Sam says. + +Lily smiles. She gives Sam a hug. Sam hugs her back. He stamps her passport with a kiss. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend," Lily says. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend, too," Sam says. + +They hold hands and pretend to fly to the zoo. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is the band. The band is a box with many things that make noise. There are drums, bells, horns, and shakers. Tom and Sue like to make music with the band. + +One day, they want to play with the band, but their mom says no. She says they have to clean their room first. Tom and Sue do not want to clean their room. They want to play with the band. They try to resist. They say, "Please, mom, can we play with the band? Just for a little bit?" + +Mom says, "No, you have to clean your room first. If you clean your room, then you can play with the band. But if you don't, I will take the band away." + +Tom and Sue are sad. They do not want to lose the band. They decide to clean their room. They put their toys in the toy box, their clothes in the closet, and their books on the shelf. They work hard and fast. + +When they are done, they show their mom. Mom is happy. She says, "Good job, Tom and Sue. You cleaned your room very well. Now you can play with the band." + +Tom and Sue are glad. They run to the box and take out the things that make noise. They start to make music with the band. They sing and dance and have fun. They are happy that they listened to their mom. They love the band. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, read books, and sing songs. One day, a big storm came to their town. It was a hurricane. The wind was loud and scary. The rain was wet and cold. Tom and Lily had to stay inside their houses. + +Tom was bored. He wanted to play with Lily. He called her on the phone. "Lily, can you come to my house?" he asked. + +"No, Tom, I can't. The hurricane is too dangerous. We have to stay inside," Lily said. + +"But I miss you. I have a new toy. It is very interesting. It can make sounds and lights. You will like it," Tom said. + +"I miss you too, Tom. But we have to be safe. Maybe we can play tomorrow, when the storm is gone," Lily said. + +Tom was angry. He wanted to play now. He did not want to wait. He said something mean to Lily. He said, "You are a bad friend. You are no fun. I don't like you anymore." + +Lily was sad. She did not like what Tom said. She said, "Tom, that is not nice. You hurt my feelings. I don't want to talk to you anymore." She hung up the phone. + +Tom felt sorry. He did not mean what he said. He was just bored and frustrated. He wanted to say sorry to Lily. He wanted to be friends again. He called her back. But she did not answer. He left a message. He said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. You are a good friend. You are fun. I like you a lot. Please forgive me." + +Lily heard the message. She felt happy. She knew Tom was sorry. She forgave him. She called him back. She said, "Tom, I forgive you. I know you did not mean it. You are a good friend. You are fun. I like you too. Let's play tomorrow, when the storm is gone." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were friends again. They talked about their toys, books, and songs. They hoped the hurricane would end soon. They looked forward to playing together. They said goodbye and hung up the phone. They felt better. They learned to forgive. +Tom and Lily are two dogs who like to play in the park. They have a ball that they throw and catch with their mouths. One day, they see a big cat sitting on a fence. The cat has a mean look and sharp claws. + +"Let's shoot the cat with our ball!" Tom says. He thinks it will be fun to scare the cat away. + +"No, Tom, that is not nice. The cat is not hurting us. We should leave it alone," Lily says. She thinks it is wrong to be mean to other animals. + +But Tom does not listen to Lily. He runs to the ball and picks it up with his mouth. He aims at the cat and shoots the ball with a loud woof. The ball flies in the air and hits the cat on the head. The cat hisses and jumps off the fence. It lands on Tom and scratches his face with its paws. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. He drops the ball and runs away. The cat chases him and scratches him some more. + +Lily runs after them and barks. She tries to help Tom and make the cat stop. The cat sees Lily and thinks she is another enemy. It turns around and scratches Lily too. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. She and Tom run away from the cat. They hide under a bench and lick their wounds. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong to shoot the cat. It was not fun. It was mean and stupid. I should have listened to you," Tom says. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, be nice to other animals. They have feelings too. And they can hurt you back," Lily says. + +They hug each other with their paws and learn their lesson. They decide to play with their ball in a different place, away from the cat. They are ready to be good dogs. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. Mom said they could help her make pizza in the kitchen. + +"First, we need to spread the sauce on the dough," Mom said. She gave Anna and Ben a big spoon each. "Be careful, don't spill it." + +Anna and Ben tried to spread the sauce, but it was hard. They made a mess on the table and on their clothes. Mom laughed and helped them clean up. + +"Next, we need to add the cheese and the toppings," Mom said. She gave Anna and Ben some cheese, pepperoni, and olives. "You can choose what you like." + +Anna and Ben liked different things. Anna put cheese and olives on her half of the pizza. Ben put cheese and pepperoni on his half of the pizza. They looked at each other's pizza and made faces. + +"Last, we need to bake the pizza in the oven," Mom said. She put the pizza on a tray and opened the oven. "Be careful, it's very hot." + +Anna and Ben watched as Mom slid the pizza into the oven. They smelled the cheese and the sauce. They heard the oven beep. They were excited. + +"Is it ready, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, it's ready," Mom said. She took the pizza out of the oven and cut it into slices. "Let's eat!" + +Anna and Ben ran to the table. They grabbed their plates and forks. They looked at the pizza. It was high and cheesy and yummy. + +"Can I try your pizza, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"Can I try your pizza, Ben?" Anna asked. + +They nodded and swapped a slice. They tasted each other's pizza. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. You did a great job helping me make pizza. You are my little chefs!" +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat spaghetti for dinner. Mom cooked spaghetti in a big pot. She put sauce and cheese on top. It smelled good. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me set the table. But be careful with the plates and forks. They are not toys," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily took the plates and forks from the cupboard. They walked to the table. But Tom was careless. He did not look where he was going. He bumped into Lily. The plates and forks fell on the floor. They made a loud noise. + +"Oh no! Look what you did, Tom!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to," Tom said. + +Mom came to see what happened. She saw the mess on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, you need to clean this up. You were not careful. You could have hurt yourselves or broken the plates and forks. Go get the broom and the dustpan," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said sorry to Mom. They got the broom and the dustpan. They cleaned the floor. They picked up the plates and forks. They set the table. They learned to be more careful. + +Mom forgave them. She smiled and hugged them. She served them spaghetti. They ate and enjoyed it. They thanked Mom for the dinner. They said they loved her. Mom said she loved them too. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play all day. But when it is night, they have to go to bed. Mom and Dad say bed is good for them. They need to sleep and grow. + +But Lily and Ben do not want to go to bed. They want to play more. They have many toys and books in their room. They think bed is boring. They try to stay awake. They whisper and giggle. They make funny faces. They tell jokes. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They are not happy. They come to their room. They say, "Lily and Ben, you have to be quiet. It is time to sleep. You have school tomorrow. You need to rest. No more playing. No more talking. Good night." + +Lily and Ben say, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. We will try to be quiet. We will try to sleep. Good night." + +Mom and Dad kiss them and turn off the light. They leave the room. + +Lily and Ben are quiet for a while. They close their eyes. They try to sleep. But they are not sleepy. They are still playful. They open their eyes. They smile at each other. They whisper, "Do you want to play some more?" + +They nod. They get out of bed. They grab their toys and books. They start to play again. They are not quiet. They are loud. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +Mom and Dad hear them again. They are not happy. They come to their room again. They say, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You are not quiet. You are not sleeping. You are playing. This is not good. You have to go back to bed. Now." + +Lily and Ben say, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. We will try to be quiet. We will try to sleep. Good night." + +Mom and Dad kiss them and turn off the light. They leave the room. + +Lily and Ben are quiet for a while. They close their eyes. They try to sleep. But they are not sleepy. They are still playful. They open their eyes. They smile at each other. They whisper, "Do you want to play some more?" + +They nod. They get out of bed. They grab their toys and books. They start to play again. They are not quiet. They are loud. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used a big box as their ship and a pillow as their map. + +"Ahoy, matey! I see an island ahead!" Ben said, pointing to the couch. "Let's go and dig for gold!" + +"Okay, captain!" Lily said, following him with the pillow. They climbed on the couch and started to look under the cushions. + +"Look, I found something!" Ben said, holding up a shiny object. It was an ashtray that their dad used to smoke. It had some black stuff inside. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, curious. + +"It's a treasure, of course!" Ben said. "It's a silver bowl with magic dust!" + +Lily frowned. She did not like the smell of the ashtray. She knew that smoking was bad and made people sick. + +"No, it's not!" she said. "It's a dirty thing that dad uses. It's not a treasure, it's trash!" + +Ben was angry. He wanted to keep the ashtray as his treasure. He thought it was cool and shiny. + +"Yes, it is!" he said. "It's mine and you can't have it!" + +He put the ashtray in his box and closed the lid. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with Ben, but he was being mean. She did not want to play with the ashtray. She wanted to find something else. + +"Fine!" she said. "I don't want to play with you anymore! I'll find my own treasure!" + +She took the pillow and walked away. She looked around the living room for something else to play with. + +She saw a book on the shelf. It had a picture of a princess on the cover. It looked pretty and bright. + +She reached for the book, but it was too high. She could not get it. + +She saw a chair next to the shelf. She had an idea. + +She dragged the chair to the shelf and climbed on it. She stretched her arm and grabbed the book. + +She smiled. She had found her treasure. + +She opened the book and looked at the pages. They had words and pictures. She could not read the words, but she liked the pictures. They were colorful and happy. + +She sat on the chair and started to look at the book. She forgot about Ben and the ashtray. + +She was happy. She had found her treasure. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they decide to make a big network with the blocks. A network is when many things are connected. They use blocks of different colors and shapes to make the network. They work hard and help each other. + +"Look, Lily, we are almost done!" Tom says. "We just need one more block to complete the network. Can you find it?" + +Lily looks around. She sees a blue block on the floor. She picks it up and runs to Tom. "Here, Tom, I found it!" she says. "Let's put it here and finish the network." + +They put the blue block on the network. They smile and clap. They have completed the network. They are very proud. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Max, the big boy. He is mean and harsh. He likes to break things. He sees Tom and Lily's network. He laughs and kicks it. The blocks fall and scatter. The network is ruined. + +Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They cry and shout. "Max, you are bad! You broke our network! Go away!" + +Max does not care. He walks away and looks for something else to break. + +Tom and Lily hug each other. They are still friends. They decide to make another network. They hope Max will not come back. +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside in the morning, when the sun was shining. They had a big ball, a red bike, and a yellow kite. They had fun together. + +One morning, Sara and Ben saw something different in the sky. It was not the sun, or the moon, or the stars. It was a big, bright, round thing. It was very shiny. Sara and Ben wanted to see it better. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Sara said. "What is that?" + +"I don't know, Sara, I don't know!" Ben said. "Let's go closer!" + +Sara and Ben ran to the big, bright, round thing. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". They did not hear the noise that said "Beep, beep, beep". They did not feel the heat that said "Hot, hot, hot". + +The big, bright, round thing was a bomb. It was going to explode. Sara and Ben did not know. They ran and ran, until they were very close. Then, the bomb went boom. Sara and Ben went boom too. They were gone. The sun was not shining anymore. The morning was not fun anymore. The end. +Anna liked to play with yarn. She had many colors of yarn in her box. She made hats and scarves and dolls with yarn. She was very good at it. + +One day, she saw a new ball of yarn in the store. It was icy blue, like the sky in winter. She wanted it very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. + +"Sorry, Anna, we don't have enough money for that," her mom said. "You already have a lot of yarn at home. Maybe you can save some money and buy it later." + +Anna was sad. She really wanted the icy blue yarn. She thought of a plan. She waited until her mom was busy, and then she took the yarn from the shelf and hid it in her coat. She thought no one would see her. + +But she was wrong. The store lady saw her. She stopped her at the door and said, "What do you have there, little girl?" + +Anna was scared. She knew she did a bad thing. She took out the yarn and gave it to the store lady. She said, "I'm sorry, I wanted this yarn, but I didn't have money. I took it without asking. Please don't be mad at me." + +The store lady was not mad. She was kind. She said, "I understand, Anna. You like this yarn very much. But you can't take things that don't belong to you. That's called stealing, and it's wrong. You have to ask before you own something. And you have to pay for it, or trade for it, or work for it. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She felt sorry for what she did. She said, "I understand. I won't do it again. I'll save my money and buy the yarn when I can. Thank you for being kind to me." + +The store lady smiled. She said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you learned your lesson. And because you were honest and brave, I have a gift for you. You can have this small piece of icy blue yarn. You can use it to make something nice. But remember, only take what you own, and own what you take." + +Anna was happy. She thanked the store lady and hugged her mom. She went home with her small piece of icy blue yarn. She made a little bow for her doll. She learned that stealing is wrong, and that honesty is the best policy. She also learned that sometimes, a little bit of something is better than a lot of nothing. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Anna says. "I will go first and show you." + +Anna runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She wears a pink blouse with flowers. She sits on the slide and slides down fast. She laughs and claps her hands. + +"See, Ben, it is not scary!" Anna says. "You can do it too. I trust you." + +Ben looks at the slide. He thinks it is very high and steep. He feels his heart beat fast. He wears a blue shirt with cars. He walks slowly to the slide and holds the ladder. + +"Are you sure, Anna?" Ben says. "It looks crazy." + +Anna nods and smiles. She waits for Ben at the bottom of the slide. She cheers him on. + +"You can do it, Ben, you are brave!" Anna says. "I will catch you if you fall." + +Ben takes a deep breath and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and closes his eyes. He slides down fast. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He opens his eyes and sees Anna. He lands in her arms and hugs her. + +"I did it, Anna, I did it!" Ben says. "That was fun!" + +Anna and Ben laugh and hug. They are happy. They trust each other. They go on the slide again and again. They have a great day. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do. All their toys were dull. They wanted to have fun. + +"Let's make popcorn!" Lily said. She liked popcorn. It was crunchy and yummy. + +"OK!" Ben said. He liked popcorn too. It was salty and warm. + +They went to the kitchen. They found a big bag of popcorn. They put it in the microwave. They pushed the button. They heard a pop, pop, pop. + +They were excited. They stood by the microwave. They watched the bag grow bigger and bigger. + +"Popcorn is ready!" Lily said. She opened the microwave. She took out the bag. It was hot. She opened it carefully. + +"Wow!" Ben said. He saw the popcorn. It was white and fluffy. He smelled the popcorn. It was buttery and good. + +They poured the popcorn in a big bowl. They took some napkins. They went to the couch. They turned on the TV. They found a funny show. They laughed and ate popcorn. + +They were not bored anymore. They had fun. They liked popcorn. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. They have fun making the pictures. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a new puzzle. It is big and has many pieces. It has a picture of a castle. Anna and Ben want to make the castle. They start to put the pieces together. + +But Anna and Ben do not agree. Anna wants to put the blue pieces first. Ben wants to put the green pieces first. They start to fight. They pull the pieces from each other. They say mean words. They break the puzzle. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They cry. They do not want to play anymore. They sit on the floor and look at the broken puzzle. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken puzzle and the sad faces. She hugs Anna and Ben. She tells them to calm down. She tells them to say sorry to each other. She tells them to share and help each other. + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They feel better. They decide to work together. They fix the puzzle. They make the castle. They smile. They are happy. They thank Mom. They play with the puzzle. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. On Wednesday, they had a big fight. Anna wanted to play with the doll, but Ben wanted it too. + +"Give me the doll!" Ben said. He pulled the doll from Anna's hands. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said. She tried to get the doll back. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the room. "You need to share your toys. And you need to support each other. You are twins, you should be nice to each other." + +"But Mom, she always gets the doll!" Ben said. He thought Anna was spoiled. + +"But Mom, he always takes the doll!" Anna said. She thought Ben was spoiled. + +Mom sighed. She had an idea. "How about this? You can take turns with the doll. Anna, you can play with it for ten minutes, then you give it to Ben. Ben, you can play with it for ten minutes, then you give it back to Anna. And while you wait, you can play with something else. Or you can play together with the doll. What do you think?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They did not like the idea at first. But they did not want to make Mom angry. And they did not want to fight anymore. + +"Okay, Mom," they said. + +Mom smiled. She gave them a hug. "Good. I'm proud of you. You are supporting each other. That's what twins do." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They decided to try Mom's idea. They played with the doll and other toys. They did not fight. They had fun. They were happy. And Mom was happy too. +Lily and Sam love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the plane. The plane is big and red and has a zip on the back. When they zip the plane, it makes a loud noise and flies in the air. + +One day, Lily and Sam are playing with the plane in the garden. They take turns to zip the plane and watch it fly. They laugh and clap when the plane goes high and fast. + +"Wow, this plane is so fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is!" Sam agrees. "But look, it is getting dirty. It has mud and grass on it." + +"Oh no, we have to clean it!" Lily says. "Let's go to the hose and wash it." + +Lily and Sam run to the hose and turn it on. They spray the water on the plane and rub it with their hands. They make sure to clean every part of the plane, even the zip. + +"There, now the plane is clean and shiny!" Sam says. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "Let's zip it again and make it fly!" + +Lily and Sam zip the plane and watch it soar in the sky. They smile and hug each other. They are happy to play with their clean plane. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their stuff. They have cars, balls, blocks and animals. They share their stuff, but sometimes they fight. + +One day, Tim wants to play with the big car. He says, "This is my car. You can have the small car." Sam says, "No, I want the big car too. It is faster and tougher." They pull the car from each other. The car breaks. They both feel sad and mad. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken car and the angry boys. She says, "What happened here? Why did you break your car?" Tim and Sam both say, "He did it. He was not nice. He did not share." + +Mom says, "That is not how we play. We share our stuff and we are gentle. You both broke the car. You both need to say sorry and hug." Tim and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry and hug. They say, "Sorry, brother. I love you." + +Mom says, "That is better. I love you too. Now, let's see if we can fix the car. Maybe we can use some tape and glue. Then you can play with it together." Tim and Sam nod. They help Mom fix the car. They feel happy and proud. They play with the car together. They share their stuff and they are gentle. They have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Lily was pretending to be a princess and Tom was pretending to be a knight. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big drum. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and rain. "What is that?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"That is thunder," Tom said. "It is when the sky is angry and makes noise. But don't worry, it can't hurt us. We are safe inside." + +Lily nodded, but she still felt nervous. She hugged her doll and moved closer to Tom. "Why is the sky angry?" she wondered. + +Tom thought for a moment. He remembered what his mom had told him once. "The sky is not really angry," he said. "It is just old and sometimes it needs to cry. The rain is its tears and the thunder is its voice. It is sad because it misses the sun and the stars." + +Lily looked at Tom with wide eyes. She felt sorry for the sky. She wished she could make it happy again. "Can we do something to help the sky?" she asked. + +Tom smiled and hugged his brother. He had an idea. "Maybe we can sing a song for the sky," he said. "A song that tells it we love it and we hope it feels better soon." + +Lily liked that idea. She nodded and held Tom's hand. Together, they started to sing a song they had learned at school. It was a song about rainbows and flowers and friends. They sang loudly and happily, hoping the sky would hear them and smile. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They are having fun and laughing a lot. + +But then, the sky becomes dark and cloudy. They hear a loud sound. It is thunder. They see a flash. It is lightning. They are scared and want to go home. + +"Come on, Ben, we have to go!" Anna says. She grabs her jacket and puts it on. She runs to the gate. + +"Wait, Anna, I can't find my jacket!" Ben says. He looks around, but he can't see it. He thinks he left it on the slide. + +Anna pauses. She doesn't want to leave Ben alone. She is a good friend. She runs back to the slide and sees Ben's jacket. She picks it up and gives it to him. + +"Here, Ben, I found your jacket!" Anna says. She helps him put it on. His jacket is flexible and soft. He feels warm and safe. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are the best!" Ben says. He hugs her and smiles. They hold hands and run to the gate. + +They see their mom waiting for them. She is happy to see them. She takes them to the car and drives them home. She tells them stories and sings songs. They forget about the thunder and the lightning. They are glad they have each other. +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red wagon in the field. They ran to the wagon and climbed inside. + +"Let's go for a ride!" Sam said. He grabbed a rope that was tied to the wagon. "You pull me, Lily!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. She was cheerful and strong. She pulled the rope and the wagon started to move. Sam laughed and waved his arms. + +They went faster and faster across the field. They saw flowers and birds and cows. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +But they did not see the big hole in the ground. The wagon hit the hole and flipped over. Sam and Lily flew out of the wagon and landed hard on the grass. They cried and screamed. They were hurt and scared. + +A farmer heard their cries and came to help them. He picked them up and took them to his house. He called their parents and gave them some water and bandages. + +Sam and Lily were very sorry. They had broken the wagon and hurt themselves. They wished they had been more careful. They learned a lesson that day. They never played with the wagon again. +Tim and his dad liked to go to the lake and catch fish. They had a boat and a net and some worms. Tim loved to see the fish in the water and feel them tug on his line. + +One day, they went to the lake when the sun was mild and the sky was blue. Tim's dad said, "Let's see who can catch the most fish today." Tim said, "OK, dad, I will try hard." They put the worms on their hooks and threw them in the water. + +Soon, Tim felt a big pull on his line. He said, "Dad, I have a fish, I have a fish!" He tried to reel it in, but it was too strong. It pulled and pulled and pulled, until Tim lost his balance and fell into the water. + +Tim's dad was scared. He dropped his rod and grabbed the net. He tried to reach Tim with the net, but Tim was too far away. The fish dragged him deeper and deeper into the lake. Tim's dad shouted, "Tim, Tim, hold on, I'm coming!" But he could not catch up with Tim. + +Tim was cold and wet and scared. He could not see his dad or the boat or the sky. He could only see the fish, a big, mean fish with sharp teeth and a long tail. The fish opened its mouth and bit Tim. Tim screamed, but no one heard him. The fish ate Tim and swam away. Tim's dad never saw him again. He was very sad and cried a lot. He wished he had never taken Tim to the lake. He wished he had never been a fisherman. +Ben and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He is our friend," Ben said. + +They wanted to make him warmer, so they went to the shed and found some old paper and sticks. They thought they could make a fire for him. They did not know that fire was dangerous. + +They put the paper and sticks under the snowman and lit them with a match. They saw a bright flame and some smoke. They thought it was pretty. + +"Wow, look at the fire!" Ben said. + +"Yes, it is so warm and cozy. Our snowman will like it," Lily said. + +But the fire was not good for the snowman. It melted his snow and burned his hat and scarf. His carrot nose and rock eyes fell off. He was not nice anymore. He was gone. + +Ben and Lily saw what they had done. They were very sad and scared. They cried and ran to their house. They smelled the smoke and saw the fire. They hoped their mom and dad would not be angry. They hoped they would not be in trouble. They hoped the fire would not spread. They hoped they would be safe. But they did not know. +Tommy loved baseball. He had a baseball bat, a baseball glove and a baseball cap. He liked to play with his dad in the park. They would throw and catch the ball and hit it with the bat. Tommy wanted to be a good baseball player when he grew up. + +One day, Tommy saw a big sign in the park. It said: "Baseball Tryouts for Kids". Tommy was very excited. He wanted to join the baseball team and make new friends. He ran to his dad and said: "Dad, can I try out for the baseball team? Please, please, please!" + +His dad smiled and said: "Sure, Tommy. You can try out for the baseball team. But you have to be careful. Baseball is a fun game, but it can also be hard. Some kids are bigger and stronger than you. Some kids are faster and smarter than you. You have to work hard and practice a lot. And you have to be brave and kind. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said: "Yes, dad. I understand. I will work hard and practice a lot. I will be brave and kind. I want to be a good baseball player and a good friend." + +His dad hugged him and said: "I'm proud of you, Tommy. You are a good boy. But remember, baseball is not the most important thing in life. There are other things that matter more. Like your family, your health, your faith. You have to be thankful for what you have and pray for what you need. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said: "Yes, dad. I understand. I will be thankful and pray. I love you, dad." + +His dad kissed him and said: "I love you too, Tommy. Now, let's go and have some fun. But be careful with your bat. It's fragile. Don't break it." +Tim and Sam love to play baseball. They have a big field near their house. They take their bats and balls and run to the field. They are very happy. + +"Let's race to the field!" Tim says. "The first one there gets to bat first!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "Ready, set, go!" + +They run as fast as they can. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They see the field ahead. They are almost there. + +But then, something incredible happens. A big dog jumps out of the bushes. It is brown and furry and has a long tail. It barks loudly and runs after them. + +"Wow! Look at that dog!" Tim says. "It is so big and fast!" + +"Help! It wants to play with us!" Sam says. "But we want to play baseball!" + +They run faster and faster. They reach the field and climb over the fence. The dog stops at the fence and wags its tail. It does not look angry. It looks friendly. + +"Maybe it likes baseball too," Tim says. "Do you want to play with us, dog?" + +The dog barks and nods. Tim and Sam smile. They throw the ball to the dog. The dog catches it and brings it back. They take turns batting and pitching and running. The dog runs with them and cheers them on. + +They have a lot of fun. They forget about the race. They make a new friend. They play baseball until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the dog and promise to come back. + +They walk home together. They are very happy. They love to play baseball. And they love their incredible dog. +Lily liked to fold paper. She made hats and boats and birds with her paper. She gave them to her friends and family. They said thank you and smiled. + +But one day, a boy named Max took her paper. He said it was his paper. He ripped it and threw it away. Lily was sad and angry. She said it was her paper. She wanted it back. + +Max said no. He said he was a lawyer. He said he knew the rules. He said Lily had to give him all her paper. Lily did not know what a lawyer was. She did not think he knew the rules. She thought he was mean. + +Lily ran to her teacher. She told her what Max did. The teacher was gentle. She hugged Lily and said she was sorry. She said Max was wrong. She said Lily could have more paper. She said she would talk to Max. + +The teacher went to Max. She asked him why he took Lily's paper. Max said he was a lawyer. He said he liked paper. He said Lily had too much paper. The teacher said he was not a lawyer. She said he was a child. She said he had to share paper. She said he had to say sorry to Lily. + +Max did not want to say sorry. He did not want to share paper. He was stubborn. But the teacher was firm. She said he had to do it. She said it was the rule. She said it was nice. + +Max sighed. He went to Lily. He said sorry. He gave her some paper. Lily said thank you. She gave him a hat. Max smiled. He said thank you. He put the hat on his head. + +Lily and Max became friends. They folded paper together. They made hats and boats and birds. They gave them to their friends and family. They said thank you and smiled. +Lily was a pink bunny who loved to hop. She hopped all over the garden, looking for carrots and flowers. One day, she saw a big orange on a tree. She wanted to taste it, but it was too high for her. + +"Hello, orange," she said. "Can you come down and play with me?" + +The orange did not answer. It just hung on the branch, looking juicy and round. + +Lily tried to hop higher and higher, but she could not reach the orange. She was getting tired and hungry. She wished she had a friend to help her. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. It was Ben, a brown bear who lived in the woods. He was big and strong, and he liked to climb trees. + +"Hi, Lily," he said. "What are you doing?" + +"I want to eat that orange, but it is too high for me," Lily said. "Can you help me get it?" + +Ben smiled. He liked to help his friends. He walked to the tree and shook it with his paws. The orange fell to the ground, and Lily caught it with her ears. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "You are very kind. Do you want to share the orange with me?" + +Ben nodded. He liked to share his food. He peeled the orange and gave half to Lily. They ate the orange together, and it was sweet and juicy. + +They became good friends, and they played and hopped in the garden. Lily learned that it is better to ask for help than to try to do everything by herself. She also learned that sharing is caring, and that friends make everything more fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw their grandpa cutting some branches from the big tree. They asked him what he was doing. + +"I am pruning the tree, my dears. That means I am making it smaller and healthier. See these dry and broken branches? They are not good for the tree. They make it sick and weak. So I cut them off and throw them away," grandpa explained. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wanted to help grandpa. They thought pruning was fun. They picked up some scissors and ran to the tree. They started to cut any branch they could reach. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" grandpa shouted. "You are not pruning, you are hurting the tree! You are cutting off the good branches, the ones that have leaves and flowers and fruits. You are making the tree sad and ugly. You don't understand how to prune. You need to learn first. Give me the scissors, please." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to hurt the tree. They gave the scissors back to grandpa. They asked him to teach them how to prune. + +Grandpa smiled. He hugged them and said, "I am glad you want to help, but you need to be careful and listen. Pruning is not just cutting. It is choosing what to cut and what to keep. It is like giving the tree a haircut. You want to make it look nice and healthy, not bald and sick. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said they understood. They watched grandpa prune the tree. They learned how to tell the difference between the good and the bad branches. They asked him questions and he answered them. They helped him collect the cut branches and put them in a pile. + +Grandpa was happy. He praised them for being helpful and curious. He gave them each a prune to eat. A prune is a dried plum. It is sweet and chewy. Anna and Ben liked it. They thanked grandpa for the prune and the lesson. + +Grandpa said, "You are welcome, my dears. You know, prunes are good for you. They help you grow and stay healthy. Just like pruning helps the tree grow and stay healthy. Do you see the connection?" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They saw the connection. They learned a lot from grandpa. They learned how to prune, how to help, and how to understand. They decided to be more careful and listen more in the future. They hugged grandpa and said they loved him. Grandpa hugged them back and said he loved them too. They were a happy family. +Lila loves to read books. She has many books in her room. She likes books with pictures and words. She can read some words by herself. She likes to read to her toys and make them happy. + +One day, she finds a new book on her bed. It is a gift from her mom. The book is about zoom cars. Zoom cars are very fast and modern. They can go on roads, water and air. They have bright colors and cool sounds. Lila is very excited. She opens the book and starts to read. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" she reads. "This is a red zoom car. It can go on the road. It can go very fast. It has four wheels and a big engine. Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +She shows the book to her teddy bear. "Do you like the zoom car, teddy?" she asks. "It is very modern and fun. I wish I had a zoom car." + +Teddy nods and smiles. He likes the zoom car too. He likes to listen to Lila read. He thinks she is very smart and kind. + +Lila turns the page. She sees a blue zoom car. It can go on water. It has a propeller and a sail. It makes a splash sound. "Zoom, zoom, zoom!" she reads. "This is a blue zoom car. It can go on water. It can go very fast. It has a propeller and a sail. Splash, splash, splash!" + +She shows the book to her doll. "Do you like the zoom car, doll?" she asks. "It is very modern and fun. I wish I had a zoom car." + +Doll nods and smiles. She likes the zoom car too. She likes to listen to Lila read. She thinks she is very sweet and brave. + +Lila turns the page. She sees a yellow zoom car. It can go on air. It has wings and a jet. It makes a whoosh sound. "Zoom, zoom, zoom!" she reads. "This is a yellow zoom car. It can go on air. It can go very fast. It has wings and a jet. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!" + +She shows the book to her robot. "Do you like the zoom car, robot?" she asks. "It is very modern and fun. I wish I had a zoom car." + +Robot nods and smiles. He likes the zoom car too. He likes to listen to Lila read. He thinks she is very cool and clever. + +Lila finishes the book. She is very happy. She hugs her toys and thanks them for listening. She says she loves them and the zoom cars. She puts the book on her shelf. She says she will read it again tomorrow. She says good night to her toys and goes to sleep. She dreams of zoom cars. Zoom, zoom, zoom! +Lily was very hungry after dinner. She wanted dessert, but Mom said no. Mom said dessert was only for special days, not every day. Lily was sad and angry. She did not like Mom's rule. + +She saw a cake on the counter. It looked yummy. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily wanted a slice of cake. She thought Mom was not looking. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. + +But Mom saw her. Mom was quick. She grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her down. She said, "Lily, no! That cake is not for you. That cake is for Grandma's birthday. You have to wait until tomorrow. You are being naughty." + +Lily felt helpless. She could not have the cake. She could not make Mom change her mind. She started to cry. She pointed at the cake and said, "But I want it! I want it now!" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, sweetie. But you can't always have what you want. You have to be patient and polite. How about we have some fruit instead? Fruit is good for you and tasty too." + +Lily stopped crying. She liked fruit. She nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. I'm sorry. Can I have a banana?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can have a banana. And tomorrow, you can have a piece of cake with Grandma. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "That sounds good, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl." +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Sam wanted to go on the slide, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go on the slide. It's not scary, it's fun!" Sam said. + +"No, Sam, I don't want to. It's too high and fast. I want to stay here and play with my doll." Lily said. + +"Fine, you stay here, but I'm going on the slide. You're a baby, Lily." Sam said. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. + +Lily watched Sam go on the slide. She felt sad and lonely. She wished Sam would stay with her and play. She did not like the slide. She thought it was dangerous. + +Sam went on the slide and felt very happy. He liked the slide. He thought it was exciting. He wanted to go again and again. He did not care about Lily. He thought he was better than her. + +But Sam did not know the law of the park. The law of the park said that children had to share the slide and take turns. They had to be humble and kind to each other. They had to listen to the grown-ups who watched them. + +Sam did not follow the law of the park. He did not share the slide. He did not take turns. He was not humble and kind. He did not listen to the grown-ups. He was rude and selfish. + +The grown-ups saw Sam on the slide. They did not like what he did. They told him to stop and get off the slide. They told him he was breaking the law of the park. They told him he had to leave the park and go home. + +Sam did not listen to the grown-ups. He did not stop and get off the slide. He did not leave the park and go home. He said he did not care about the law of the park. He said he did not care about anyone. He said he would do what he wanted. + +The grown-ups got angry with Sam. They called his mom and dad. They told them what Sam did. They told them to come and get him. + +Sam's mom and dad came to the park. They saw Sam on the slide. They saw Lily on the bench. They saw the grown-ups and the other children. They were very upset with Sam. They were very sorry for Lily. + +They took Sam off the slide. They scolded him and punished him. They made him apologize to Lily and the grown-ups and the other children. They made him give his toys to Lily. They made him go home and stay in his room. + +Sam cried and cried. He felt very bad. He lost his best friend. He lost his toys. He lost his fun. He wished he had stayed with Lily and played. He wished he had followed the law of the park. He wished he had been humble and kind. He learned his lesson. But it was too late. +Sara loved to dance. She had a gifted way of moving her body to the music. She could snap her fingers, tap her feet, and shake her hips. She felt happy when she danced. + +One day, Sara went to a dance class with her mom. There were other kids there who also liked to dance. The teacher played some music and showed them how to dance. Sara watched and tried to copy her. She followed the rhythm of the music and snapped her fingers. + +But some kids did not snap their fingers. They laughed at Sara and said she was silly. They said snapping was not dancing. They said she should stop. Sara felt sad and stopped dancing. + +The teacher saw what happened and came to Sara. She smiled and said, "Don't listen to them, Sara. You are a gifted dancer. Snapping your fingers is a fun way to dance. It shows you have rhythm and style. You can dance however you want. Do you want to show them how you dance?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She stood up and danced again. She snapped her fingers, tapped her feet, and shook her hips. She felt happy again. The teacher and the other kids clapped and cheered. They saw that Sara was a gifted dancer. They wanted to learn how to snap their fingers too. Sara taught them and they all danced together. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many swings and slides and sand. Tim and Mia are happy. + +They see a big boy with a red bike. The bike is fast and shiny. Tim and Mia want to try the bike. They ask the big boy nicely. + +"Can we ride your bike, please?" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine. Go away!" the big boy says. He is mean and rude. He pushes Tim and Mia. They fall on the grass. They hurt their knees and elbows. They weep. + +Their moms hear them and run to them. They hug them and kiss them. They make them feel better. + +"Are you okay, sweeties?" Mia's mom says. + +"Yes, mom. But the big boy was bad. He did not share his bike. He has too much power." Mia says. + +"That is not nice. Sharing is caring. He should learn to be kind." Tim's mom says. + +"Maybe he is lonely. Maybe he needs a friend." Tim says. + +"Maybe. But you don't have to play with him if he is mean. You have each other. You are good friends." Mia's mom says. + +Tim and Mia smile. They hug each other. They are happy again. They go to play with their cars and dolls. They forget about the big boy and his bike. They have fun. +Ben and Mia went to the toy store with their mom. They saw many incredible toys that they wanted to play with. Ben liked the cars and trucks. Mia liked the dolls and animals. + +"Mom, can I have this big truck?" Ben asked. He showed his mom a red truck that made loud noises. + +"Mom, can I have this pretty doll?" Mia asked. She showed her mom a pink doll that sang songs. + +Mom looked at the price tags on the toys. They were very expensive. She shook her head and said, "No, these toys are too much money. We can only buy one small toy each." + +Ben and Mia were sad. They did not want to buy small toys. They wanted the big and incredible toys. They ignored their mom and kept looking at the toys they liked. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Ben and Mia, come here. We have to go now. If you don't listen to me, you will not get any toys at all." + +Ben and Mia heard their mom. They did not want to leave the toy store without any toys. They put back the big toys and followed their mom. They picked one small toy each. Ben chose a blue car. Mia chose a yellow duck. + +Mom paid for the small toys. She gave them to Ben and Mia. They said, "Thank you, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you listened to me. Maybe next time we can save some money and buy a bigger toy." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They hugged their mom. They were happy with their small toys. They played with them all the way home. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play together at school. They also liked to eat lunch together. Every day, they would bring their lunch boxes and share their food. Tom liked Sue's cheese sandwiches. Sue liked Tom's apple slices. + +One day, it was very cold and windy. Tom and Sue were playing outside when they heard the bell. It was time to go inside and eat lunch. They ran to the door, but Tom tripped and fell. His lunch box flew out of his hand and landed in a puddle. The water and mud covered his lunch. Tom was sad and hungry. + +Sue saw what happened. She felt sorry for Tom. She had an idea. She ran to her lunch box and opened it. She had two cheese sandwiches. She gave one to Tom and said, "Here, you can have this. I have another one." Tom smiled and thanked Sue. He was happy and not hungry anymore. + +Sue and Tom ate their cheese sandwiches and apple slices. They were warm and full. They were also very reliable friends. They always helped each other and shared their food. They knew they could count on each other. They were happy and not hungry anymore. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with many rocks. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find a treasure!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But be careful, the rocks are sharp and hard." + +They climbed the hill, holding hands. They saw many flowers, bugs and birds. They were happy and curious. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was dark and scary. + +"What is that, Tom?" Lily asked. "Is it a cave?" + +"I don't know, Lily," Tom said. "Maybe it is. Do you want to go inside?" + +Lily was afraid, but she wanted to be brave. She nodded and followed Tom. They walked into the hole. It was cold and wet. They heard strange noises. They saw bones and skulls. They were skeletons! + +"Tom, I don't like this," Lily said. "Let's go back." + +But it was too late. The skeletons rose from the ground. They moved and rattled. They had red eyes and sharp teeth. They were not nice. They were angry and hungry. + +"Help, Lily!" Tom cried. "The skeletons want to eat us!" + +Lily screamed and ran. She tried to find the way out. But the skeletons were faster. They caught her and Tom. They bit them and tore them. They made them into more skeletons. + +The end. +Tom and Anna like to play pretend. They have a big box of stamps that they use to make cards and letters. They pretend they are postmen and postwomen who deliver mail to their friends and family. + +One day, Tom and Anna have a fight. Tom wants to use all the stamps for his cards. He says he has more friends than Anna and he needs more stamps. Anna says that is not fair. She says she has friends too and she wants some stamps. They both pull and tug at the stamps and make a big mess. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are greedy!" Anna shouts. + +"No, you stop it, Anna! You are mean!" Tom shouts back. + +They are so loud that their mom hears them. She comes to their room and sees the stamps all over the floor. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Anna? Why are you fighting over the stamps?" she asks. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They feel ashamed. They know they were not nice to each other. + +"We are sorry, mom. We were playing pretend and we wanted more stamps," Tom says. + +"We forgot to share and be modest, mom. We were selfish and rude," Anna says. + +Mom nods. She says, "I'm glad you realize your mistake. Playing pretend is fun, but you have to respect each other and your things. Stamps are not only for you, they are for everyone. You have to be generous and kind." + +Tom and Anna nod. They say, "You are right, mom. We are sorry. Can we hug and make up?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Of course you can. I love you both. Now, why don't you pick up the stamps and put them back in the box? Then you can play pretend again, but this time, with more love and less greed." + +Tom and Anna hug and say sorry to each other. They pick up the stamps and put them back in the box. They decide to make cards for each other and for mom. They use the stamps to decorate them. They write nice words and draw happy faces. They pretend they are postmen and postwomen who deliver mail with joy and care. They have fun and they are modest. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to watch cartoons on TV. They sit on the sofa and turn on the TV. They see a funny cartoon with a cat and a mouse. The cat tries to catch the mouse, but the mouse is very smart. He makes the cat fall and hit his head. Tom and Lily laugh a lot. They think the cat is silly and the mouse is clever. + +But then the TV makes a loud noise. It stops working. The screen is black. Tom and Lily are sad. They want to watch more cartoons. They cry and call their mom. Mom comes and sees the TV. She says the TV is terrible. It is old and broken. She says they need a new TV. She says she will buy one tomorrow. + +Tom and Lily stop crying. They hug their mom. They say thank you. They ask mom what they can do now. Mom says they can play with their toys. She says they have many toys in their room. She says they can use their imagination and make their own stories. Tom and Lily smile. They think that sounds fun. They run to their room and take out their toys. They pretend to be the cat and the mouse. They chase each other and make funny noises. They laugh a lot. They forget about the terrible TV. They have fun with their toys. +Tim and his dad went to the lake to catch some fish. They had a boat and a net and some worms. Tim liked to watch the fish swim in the water. He wanted to touch them. + +"Can I hold a fish, dad?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, son, but be careful. They are slippery and they have sharp fins. You have to be gentle with them," his dad said. + +They caught a big fish and put it in the net. Tim was very happy. He reached for the fish with his hand. He wanted to feel its scales and its tail. + +But the fish was not happy. It was scared and angry. It jumped out of the net and bit Tim's finger. Tim screamed and let go of the fish. It fell back into the water and swam away. + +Tim's finger was bleeding and it hurt a lot. His dad wrapped it with a cloth and said, "I'm sorry, son. That was a rough fish. It didn't want to be caught. We have to go back to the shore and get some help." + +Tim cried and said, "I don't like fish anymore. They are mean and they bite. I want to go home." + +His dad hugged him and said, "I know, son. I know. Let's go home." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and angry. + +"Look, a cloud!" Ben said. "It is going to rain." + +"No, it is not," Lily said. "It is just a cloud. It will go away." + +They argued about the cloud. Ben said it was going to rain and they should go home. Lily said it was not going to rain and they should stay and play. They did not listen to each other. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made them stop. It was a thunder. The cloud was striking with lightning. It was scary and bright. + +"Ah!" Ben and Lily screamed. They ran to each other and hugged. They were afraid of the cloud. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. "You were right. It is going to rain. We should go home." + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "You were brave. We can play again another day." + +They held hands and ran to their mom. She was waiting for them under a tree. She had an umbrella and a smile. + +"Come on, kids," she said. "Let's go home. The cloud will not hurt you. It is just a humble cloud. It is saying sorry for being loud." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a pond with some ducks. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Lily said. "Let's go and say hello." + +They ran to the pond and threw some bread crumbs. The ducks came closer and ate them. They quacked and wiggled their tails. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. It barked and ran to the pond. It wanted to chase the ducks. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "Leave the ducks alone!" + +The dog did not listen. It jumped into the pond and splashed water. The ducks were scared. They tried to swim away. + +Lily and Ben were scared too. They did not know what to do. They wished the dog would stop. + +Then they saw a man. He was the dog's owner. He called the dog's name. + +"Rex, come here! Bad dog! You can't bother the ducks!" + +He ran to the pond and grabbed the dog's collar. He pulled him out of the pond. He said sorry to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is a naughty dog. He likes to chase things. He didn't mean to scare you or the ducks." + +He gave them a smile and a pat. He took Rex away. + +Lily and Ben were glad. They looked at the pond. The ducks were still there. They were calm now. They quacked and wiggled their tails again. + +"Thank you, man. You are kind," Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you. You saved the ducks," Ben said. + +They threw some more bread crumbs. The ducks ate them. They were happy. + +Lily and Ben were happy too. They liked the ducks. They liked the kind man. They did not like the naughty dog. + +They decided to play some more. They ran and jumped and slid. They had fun. + +But they did not forget the ducks. They waved to them and said goodbye. + +"Bye, ducks. We will come back soon. We hope you don't freeze in the cold water." + +"Bye, kids. We will wait for you. We hope you have a nice day." + +The ducks and the kids were friends. They liked each other. They were kind. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. But they also made a big mess. There was flour and water and eggshells everywhere. + +"Uh-oh," said Ben. "Mom will be mad. We need to clean up." + +He looked around and saw a mop in the corner. He grabbed it and tried to wipe the floor. But the mop was too big and heavy for him. He tripped and fell on the wet floor. + +"Ouch!" he cried. "This mop is no good." + +Lily saw a yellow towel on the table. She had an idea. She folded the towel in half and then in half again. She made a small square. + +"Look, Ben," she said. "We can use this towel to clean up. It is soft and yellow and easy to hold." + +She gave Ben one end of the towel and took the other end. They rubbed the towel on the floor and picked up the flour and water and eggshells. They worked together and soon the floor was clean. + +"Good job, Lily," said Ben. "You are very smart. This towel is much better than the mop." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy they cleaned up their mess. They hoped Mom would be proud of them. +Tom and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a red car and Anna had a blue doll. They were having fun until Tom saw Anna's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your doll, Anna!" Tom said, grabbing the doll's handle. + +"No, Tom! It's mine!" Anna said, trying to resist. "You have your car, play with that!" + +"But I want the doll too!" Tom said, pulling harder. "It has a pretty dress and hair!" + +Anna did not like Tom's pulling. She felt angry and sad. She did not want to share her doll with Tom. She wanted to keep it for herself. + +"Tom, stop it!" Anna said, crying. "You are hurting me and the doll!" + +Tom did not listen to Anna. He did not care about her feelings or the doll. He only cared about what he wanted. He kept pulling until he broke the doll's handle. The doll fell to the floor and Anna screamed. + +"Look what you did, Tom!" Anna said, pointing at the broken doll. "You are mean and selfish! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Tom looked at the broken doll and felt sorry. He realized he had made a mistake. He had hurt Anna and the doll. He did not want to lose his friend. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Tom said, putting down his car. "I was wrong. I should have asked you nicely. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. She felt sorry too. She did not want to be mad at him. She wanted to be friends. + +"It's okay, Tom," Anna said, picking up her doll. "I forgive you. But you have to be more careful and respectful. Do you want to help me fix the doll?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He was happy that Anna forgave him. He wanted to help her fix the doll. He also wanted to share his car with her. + +"Thank you, Anna," Tom said, hugging her. "You are a good friend. Do you want to play with my car?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She was happy that Tom apologized. She wanted to play with his car. She also wanted to share her doll with him. + +"Yes, Tom," Anna said, hugging him back. "You are a good friend too. Do you want to play with my doll?" + +They hugged and laughed. They played with their toys and shared them. They had fun and learned a lesson. They were good friends. +Ben likes to learn new things. He learns how to count, how to draw, how to sing. He has many memories of learning with his mom and dad. They are happy memories. + +One day, Ben learns how to open the cookie jar. He sees the cookies inside. They look yummy. He wants to eat one. He knows mom and dad say no cookies before dinner. But he is hungry. He thinks they will not know. He takes one cookie and eats it. It is sweet and crunchy. + +But then he hears mom and dad coming home. He feels guilty. He knows he did a bad thing. He hides the cookie jar behind the couch. He hopes they will not see it. + +Mom and dad come in and hug Ben. They ask him what he learned today. Ben does not want to tell them. He feels guilty. He says he learned nothing. He looks down. + +Mom and dad see the cookie jar behind the couch. They see the crumbs on Ben's face. They know he lied. They are sad and angry. They tell Ben he did a bad thing. He has to say sorry and go to his room. He has no cookies for dinner. + +Ben cries. He is sorry. He learned a hard lesson. He learned that lying is bad. He learned that cookies are not worth it. He learned that he loves his mom and dad. He hopes they will forgive him. He hopes they will still have happy memories. +Anna was sick. She had a red nose and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep. + +Mama was worried. She called the doctor. The doctor came to Anna's house. He had a bag with tools. He looked at Anna's nose, throat and ears. He used a tool to listen to her heart. + +"Anna, you have a cold," the doctor said. "You need to drink water and rest. I will give you some medicine to make you feel better. It is normal to get sick sometimes, but you will be well soon." + +Anna nodded. She did not like the medicine, but she took it. She said, "Thank you, doctor." + +The doctor smiled. He said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are a brave girl. I hope you get well soon. Goodbye." + +He left. Mama hugged Anna. She said, "I love you, Anna. You will be fine. Do you want to read a book or watch a show?" + +Anna said, "I want to read a book with you, Mama." + +Mama smiled. She said, "Okay, let's read a book. Which one do you want?" + +Anna picked her favorite book. It was about a princess and a dragon. Mama read the book to Anna. Anna listened and smiled. She felt a little better. She said, "I like this book, Mama. It is fun." + +Mama said, "I like it too, Anna. It is fun. You are my princess and I am your dragon." + +They laughed. They read the book until Anna fell asleep. Mama kissed her forehead. She said, "Good night, Anna. Sweet dreams." +Anna and Ben were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They were very happy to see the big plane that would take them to the beach. They got on the plane and found their seats. Anna wanted to look out the window, but Ben wanted to sit there too. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Anna said. + +"No, it's my turn, it's my turn!" Ben said. + +They started to push and poke each other. Mom and Dad told them to stop and be nice. + +"Look, kids, there's a cloud that looks like a bunny!" Dad said, pointing out the window. + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the cloud. They smiled and said, "Wow, it does look like a bunny!" + +They forgot about the window and started to talk about the beach. They wondered if they would see any fish or crabs or shells. They hoped they would find some sand toys to play with. They were very excited to go on vacation. + +Mom and Dad were happy to see them get along. They told them to be careful when they got to the beach, and to listen to the rules. They said they would have a lot of fun, but they also had to be safe. + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "OK, Mom and Dad, we will be careful." + +They hugged Mom and Dad and said, "We love you." + +Mom and Dad hugged them back and said, "We love you too." + +They all enjoyed the rest of the flight, looking at the clouds and the sky. They couldn't wait to get to the beach and start their vacation. +Sara likes to draw in her white notebook. She draws flowers, stars, and animals. She uses many colors to make her pictures pretty. She is happy when she draws. + +One day, her brother Tom comes to her room. He wants to play with her. He sees her notebook on the floor. He picks it up and looks at it. He says, "Wow, Sara, you are good at drawing. Can I draw with you?" + +Sara is not happy. She does not want to share her notebook. She says, "No, Tom, this is my notebook. You have your own toys. Go away and leave me alone." + +Tom is sad. He likes Sara's drawings. He wants to be nice to her. He says, "Please, Sara, can I draw one picture? I will be careful. I will not make a mess. I will listen to you." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She sees that Tom is sad. She remembers that he is her brother and he loves her. She decides to be kind to him. She says, "Okay, Tom, you can draw one picture. But you have to listen to me. You have to use the crayons, not the markers. You have to draw on the last page, not the first. And you have to give me back my notebook when you are done." + +Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, Sara, you are a good sister. I will listen to you. I will do what you say." He takes a crayon and draws a big heart on the last page. He writes, "I love you, Sara" inside the heart. He shows it to Sara and smiles. + +Sara smiles too. She likes Tom's drawing. She says, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good brother. You can draw with me anytime." She hugs him and gives him a kiss. They share her notebook and draw together. They are happy. +Lily likes to sing. She sings when she wakes up, when she plays, and when she goes to bed. She sings happy songs, silly songs, and sad songs. She sings with her mom, her dad, and her teddy bear. + +One day, Lily hears a loud noise outside. It is thunder. Thunder is when the sky makes a big boom. Lily is scared of thunder. She runs to her mom and hugs her. Mom says, "Don't worry, Lily. Thunder can't hurt you. It's just the sky talking." + +Mom takes Lily to the window and shows her the rain. Rain is when the sky cries. Mom says, "Rain is good. It makes the flowers grow, and the birds drink, and the rainbow come." Lily likes rainbows. They are pretty and have many colors. + +Mom says, "Let's sing a song about rain. Do you know the rain song?" Lily nods. She knows the rain song. It goes like this: + +Rain, rain, go away +Come again another day +Lily wants to play +Rain, rain, go away + +Lily and Mom sing the rain song together. They sing loud and clear. They sing until the thunder stops and the sun comes out. They see a rainbow in the sky. They smile and hug. + +Lily says, "Thank you, Mom. You make me feel better. I love you." Mom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sunshine." + +They go to the kitchen and make a snack. They have bread and butter and jam. Lily likes jam. It is sweet and sticky. But Mom gives her a different jam today. It is yellow and has seeds. Mom says, "This is lemon jam. It is sour. Do you want to try it?" Lily says, "Yes, please." + +Lily takes a bite of the bread with lemon jam. She makes a funny face. The jam is sour. It makes her tongue tingle and her eyes water. She says, "Yuck! I don't like lemon jam. It is too sour." Mom laughs and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I thought you might like it. Here, have some water. It will wash away the sour taste." + +Lily drinks some water and feels better. She says, "Can I have some strawberry jam instead? It is sweet and red. I like strawberry jam." Mom says, "Of course, Lily. Here you go. Strawberry jam is my favorite too." + +Lily and Mom eat their bread with strawberry jam. They enjoy their snack. They are happy and full. They sing another song. It goes like this: + +You are my sunshine +My only sunshine +You make me happy +When skies are gray +You'll never know, dear +How much I love you +Please don't take my sunshine away + +The end. +Lila likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to mix, stir, and taste the food. Today, mom is making pancakes for breakfast. Lila wants to help. + +Mom gives Lila a big bowl and a spoon. She says, "Lila, can you fold the eggs and the milk into the flour?" Lila nods. She knows how to fold. She pours the eggs and the milk into the bowl. Then she uses the spoon to gently stir them with the flour. She makes sure there are no lumps. + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Lila! You are a great helper. Now we can cook the pancakes on the pan." She turns on the stove and puts some butter on the pan. She scoops some batter and pours it on the pan. She waits until it bubbles, then flips it over. She does this until all the batter is gone. + +Lila watches and claps. She says, "Mom, the pancakes look yummy! Can I have some?" Mom says, "Of course, Lila. You can have some. But first, we need to put some toppings on them. What do you like?" Lila thinks. She says, "I like bananas and honey. And some whipped cream, too." Mom says, "That sounds delicious. Let me cut some bananas for you. And you can get the honey and the whipped cream from the fridge." + +Lila runs to the fridge and opens it. She sees the honey and the whipped cream. She grabs them and brings them to the table. Mom puts some pancakes on a plate and adds some bananas. She gives the plate to Lila. Lila says, "Thank you, mom. This looks yummy!" She squeezes some honey and some whipped cream on her pancakes. She takes a big bite and smiles. She says, "Mmm, this is yummy! The best pancakes ever!" Mom says, "You're welcome, Lila. I'm glad you like them. You are a sweet and smart girl. I love you." Lila says, "I love you, too, mom. Can we make pancakes again?" Mom says, "Sure, Lila. We can make pancakes again. But not yet. We have to finish this one first." Lila nods and eats some more. She is happy. She likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to fold, and she likes to eat yummy pancakes. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing is to dig in the sand. They have shovels and buckets and make big holes. + +One day, they find something different in the sand. It is round and shiny and has a hole in it. Tom says it is a treasure. Mia says it is a pipe. They want to see what is inside. + +They put the pipe in their bucket and fill it with water. They hope to see something come out of the hole. They wait and wait, but nothing happens. They shake the bucket and poke the pipe, but still nothing. + +Then, they hear a loud noise. It is a gush of water from the pipe. It is so strong that it makes the bucket fly in the air. Tom and Mia get soaked with water. They are wet and cold and surprised. + +They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They tell them what happened. Mom and dad explain that the pipe is part of the underground system that brings water to the park. They say it is not a good idea to play with it. + +Tom and Mia learn something new. They also have a lot of fun. They dry off and change their clothes. Then, they go back to the park and play some more. But they do not dig in the sand anymore. They find other things to do. +Lily loved to play with her kite. She liked how it soared in the sky, like a big bird. She liked how it had brilliant colors, like a rainbow. She liked how it made her feel happy and free. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They found a nice spot on the grass, where the wind was strong. Lily ran with her kite, and let it fly high. She watched it soar and dance in the air. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +But then, a big gust of wind came. It pulled the kite away from Lily's hand. She cried out, and tried to catch it. But it was too fast and too far. The kite soared over the trees, and out of sight. Lily felt sad and scared. She thought she lost her kite forever. + +Her mom and dad hugged her, and told her not to worry. They said they would help her find her kite. They followed the direction of the wind, and looked for the brilliant colors. They walked and walked, until they came to a big lake. There, they saw something amazing. + +The kite had landed on a swan's back. The swan was swimming on the water, with the kite on its feathers. It looked like it was wearing a beautiful cape. The swan saw Lily and her parents, and came closer. It let Lily take her kite back, and gave her a gentle nudge. Lily smiled and thanked the swan. She felt happy and grateful. + +She said goodbye to the swan, and held her kite tight. She ran back to the grass, and let it soar again. She watched it with joy and wonder. She thought it was the best play ever. +Sara and Ben were playing at the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go see!" Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Sara said. + +They walked to the rock and peeked inside. They saw a big octopus with eight arms. The octopus was resting in the hole. It looked sleepy. + +"Hello, octopus!" Ben said. + +The octopus opened one eye and looked at Ben. It waved one arm. + +"Hello, kids!" the octopus said. + +"Wow, you can talk!" Sara said. + +"Yes, I can. I'm a friendly octopus. Do you want to play with me?" the octopus said. + +"Sure, we do!" Ben said. + +"OK, but first I need to rest a little more. I had a busy day. Can you wait for me?" the octopus said. + +"OK, we can wait. How long do you need to rest?" Sara said. + +"Not too long. Maybe ten minutes. Then I'll be available to play. You can sit on the rock and watch the waves. They are very pretty." the octopus said. + +"OK, we'll sit on the rock and watch the waves. Then we'll play with you. We're glad you're friendly." Ben said. + +"Me too. You're nice kids. See you soon." the octopus said. + +The octopus closed its eye and rested. Sara and Ben sat on the rock and watched the waves. They were happy. They had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the table. They liked to make signs with their crayons and paper. They had signs for their cars, their dolls, their animals and their houses. They showed each other their signs and said what they meant. + +"Look, this is my car sign. It has four wheels and a door. Vroom, vroom!" Ben said. + +"Wow, that's a good car sign. This is my doll sign. It has a dress and a bow. Hello, hello!" Lily said. + +They were having fun until they saw their elderly neighbor, Mr. Jones, walking by the window. He looked grumpy and sad. He always told them to be quiet and stop making noise. He did not like children or toys or signs. + +"Shh, it's Mr. Jones. He might hear us and get angry," Lily whispered. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to make Mr. Jones happy. He thought maybe he did not have any signs of his own. He took a big piece of paper and wrote "HI" with his crayons. He held it up to the window and smiled. + +"Look, Mr. Jones, this is my sign for you. It means hi. Hi, hi!" Ben shouted. + +Mr. Jones heard Ben and turned to the window. He saw the sign and frowned. He did not like the sign. He did not like the word. He did not like the shout. He banged on the window and yelled. + +"Stop that, you little brat! That's not a sign, that's a mess. Go away and leave me alone. I don't want your hi. I want quiet!" Mr. Jones shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They did not understand why Mr. Jones was so mean. They dropped their signs and ran to their mom. She hugged them and told them not to worry. + +"Mr. Jones is an elderly man who lives alone. He is not used to children or signs. He does not know how to be friendly or kind. He needs some love and patience. Maybe one day he will learn to say hi back," she said. +Ben and Lily were playing in the barn. They liked to act like animals and make noises. Ben was a furry cow and Lily was a furry sheep. They mooed and baaed and ran around the hay. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big red tractor!" Lily said. She pointed to the corner of the barn. "Can we act like tractors too?" + +"Sure, Lily, let's act like tractors!" Ben said. He followed Lily to the tractor. They climbed on the seat and pretended to drive. They made honking and vrooming sounds. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was Farmer Joe. He was angry. He saw Ben and Lily on his tractor. + +"Hey, you two, get off my tractor!" Farmer Joe shouted. "This is not a toy, this is my work machine. You could get hurt or break something. Go back to your parents, now!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They jumped off the tractor and ran to the door. They said sorry to Farmer Joe and ran to their parents. They did not want to act like tractors anymore. They decided to act like nice children instead. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They saw a huge tree with many acorns on it. They wanted to collect the acorns and make a pile. + +They each took a big bag and started to pick up the acorns from the ground. They filled their bags with many acorns. They were happy. + +But then they saw a big squirrel on the tree. The squirrel was angry. It wanted the acorns for itself. It started to throw acorns at Tim and Sam. It hit them on their heads and faces. It hurt them. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They ran away from the tree. But they forgot their bags of acorns. The squirrel saw the bags and ran to them. It opened the bags and took all the acorns. It tied the bags to a branch and made a nest. + +Tim and Sam came back to the tree. They wanted their acorns back. But they saw the squirrel and the bags on the tree. They could not reach them. They were sad and mad. They cried and yelled. They had no acorns and no fun. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their robot. The robot was big and shiny and could do many things. It could talk and sing and dance and play games. Tom and Lily loved their robot very much. + +One day, a mean boy came to the park. He saw Tom and Lily's robot and wanted to have it. He ran to them and said, "Give me your robot! It is mine now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want to give their robot to the mean boy. They said, "No, this is our robot! We made it with our dad. Go away!" + +The mean boy was angry and harsh. He pushed Tom and Lily and grabbed their robot. He tried to run away with it, but he did not know how to use it. The robot did not like the mean boy. It did not want to go with him. + +The robot used its spring to jump out of the mean boy's arms. It landed next to Tom and Lily and hugged them. It said, "I am your robot. I love you. You are kind and gentle. The mean boy is bad. He hurt you and me." + +Tom and Lily were happy and relieved. They hugged their robot back and thanked it. They said, "We love you too, robot. You are smart and brave. The mean boy is gone. He cannot hurt us anymore." + +They took their robot and went home. They told their dad what happened and he was proud of them and their robot. He said, "You are good kids and you have a good robot. You stick together and you help each other. The mean boy learned a lesson. He should not be harsh and greedy. He should be nice and share." + +Tom and Lily smiled and nodded. They agreed with their dad. They played with their robot and had fun. They were a happy family. +Sara and Ben are at the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they go into the water, but not too far. The water is mild, not too hot and not too cold. + +One day, they see a big wave coming. It is bigger than the other waves. Sara is scared and runs to her mom. Ben is curious and stays in the water. He wants to touch the wave. + +"Ben, come back!" Sara shouts. "The wave is too big!" + +But Ben does not listen. He waits for the wave to come. He thinks it will be fun. + +The wave reaches Ben and lifts him up. He feels like he is flying. He laughs and splashes. He does not see that the wave is taking him away from the shore. + +Sara sees that Ben is far from her. She is very scared. She runs to her dad and pulls his hand. + +"Dad, dad, help!" Sara cries. "The wave took Ben!" + +Dad sees Ben in the water. He is not laughing anymore. He is waving his arms and calling for help. Dad runs into the water and swims to Ben. He grabs him and brings him back to the shore. + +Sara hugs Ben and cries. She is happy that he is safe. Ben hugs Sara and says he is sorry. He is scared and wet. + +Dad explains to Ben that the big wave was dangerous. He says that Ben should not go into the water alone. He says that Ben should listen to Sara and mom and dad. He says that he loves Ben and he does not want him to get hurt. + +Ben nods and says he understands. He says he loves dad and he will be careful. He says he loves Sara and he will not scare her again. + +Mom comes and wraps Ben and Sara in a towel. She kisses them and says they are brave. She says they should go and have some ice cream. Ben and Sara smile and agree. They hold mom and dad's hands and walk to the ice cream shop. They are happy to be together. +Lily was a thin fox who liked to play in the woods. She had many friends, like Ben the bear and Sam the squirrel. One day, she found a big puddle of mud and jumped in it. She had so much fun that she did not see how dirty she was. + +"Look at me, Ben!" she said to her friend, who was watching her. "I am a mud fox!" + +Ben laughed and said, "You are a silly fox, Lily. You need to wipe yourself clean. Your fur is all brown and sticky." + +Lily did not want to wipe herself. She liked being a mud fox. She ran away from Ben and looked for Sam. She hoped he would play with her. + +But Sam was not happy to see her. He was sitting on a branch, eating a nut. When he saw Lily, he said, "Ew, Lily, you are a mess. You need to wipe yourself clean. Your fur is all wet and smelly." + +Lily did not want to wipe herself. She liked being a mess. She ran away from Sam and looked for another friend. She hoped someone would play with her. + +But no one wanted to play with her. They all said the same thing. "You need to wipe yourself clean. You are a dirty fox." + +Lily felt sad and lonely. She realized that being a mud fox was not fun. She wanted to be a clean fox again. She went back to the puddle and tried to wipe herself with her paws. But it was not enough. The mud was too hard and dry. + +She needed help. She looked around and saw Ben. He was still there, waiting for her. He smiled and said, "Do you want me to help you, Lily?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, Ben. I am sorry I was a mud fox. I want to be a clean fox again." + +Ben said, "It's okay, Lily. I am your friend. I will help you." He took a big leaf and dipped it in the water. He gently wiped Lily's fur until it was soft and shiny again. + +Lily felt happy and grateful. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I love you." + +Ben hugged her back and said, "You are welcome, Lily. I love you too. You are a beautiful fox." +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big yellow and black bug on a red flower. It was a bee. + +"Look, a bee!" Tom said. "I want to pick it up and see it." + +"No, Tom, don't do that!" Lily said. "Bees can sting you and it hurts. Bees are not for picking, they are for making honey." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He reached out his hand and tried to pick the bee. The bee did not like that. It was angry and scared. It stung Tom on his finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "It stung me! It stung me!" + +Lily ran to Tom and saw his finger. It was red and swollen. She felt sorry for Tom, but she was also mad at him. + +"I told you not to pick the bee, Tom!" Lily said. "You were silly and naughty. Now you have to go to Mom and get some ice. Bees are disgusting. I don't like bees." + +Tom was sad and sore. He wished he had listened to Lily. He learned his lesson. He never tried to pick a bee again. The end. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They have a ball, a kite, and a bike. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a collar and a leash. The dog is with a man. The man is nice. He says, "Hello, kids. Do you want to pet my dog? His name is Max." + +Ben and Lily look at the dog. They are scared. They do not like big dogs. They hide behind their mom and dad. They do not say anything. They make silence. + +The man smiles. He says, "Don't be afraid. Max is very friendly. He likes children. He will not bite. He will lick you and wag his tail. He is a cheerful dog." + +The man bends down and pets Max. He shows Ben and Lily how to touch his fur and his ears. He says, "See? He is soft and warm. He likes you. He wants to play with you." + +Ben and Lily look at the dog again. They see his tongue and his eyes. They see his tail and his paws. They see that he is not mean. He is cute. They feel brave. They come out from behind their mom and dad. They say, "Hi, Max. Can we pet you?" + +The dog barks. He is happy. He wags his tail. He licks Ben and Lily's faces. They giggle. They pet him and hug him. They play with him and the ball. They have a lot of fun. + +The man says, "You are very nice kids. Max likes you a lot. Do you want to come back and see him again?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, please. We like Max a lot. He is a cheerful dog. Thank you for letting us pet him." + +The man says, "You are very welcome. We will see you soon. Bye, kids. Bye, Max." + +Ben and Lily wave. They say, "Bye, man. Bye, Max. See you soon." + +They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them about the dog. They are proud and happy. They have a new friend. His name is Max. He is a cheerful dog. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their family. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is very fast," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +"Look at me, Dad!" Ben shouts. He slides down with his arms out. He pretends to be a plane. + +"You are so wild, Ben!" Dad says. He smiles and claps. + +Lily wants to be wild too. She slides down with her legs up. She pretends to be a rocket. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so fast!" Mom says. She hugs and kisses her. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They love to speed on the slide. They love their family. They have a great day at the park. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big truck. The truck can make loud noises and move fast. Ben and Mia pretend they are famous drivers who go on adventures. + +One day, they decide to play a game with the truck. They find a net in the garage and wrap it around the truck. They say the net is a trap for bad guys. They take turns being the driver and the bad guy. + +"Help, help!" Mia shouts, as Ben drives the truck with the net. "The bad guy has caught me in his trap!" + +"Don't worry, Mia!" Ben says, as he stops the truck. "I will save you!" + +Ben jumps out of the truck and runs to Mia. He tries to unwrap the net, but it is too tight. He pulls and pulls, but the net does not move. + +"Oh no, Ben!" Mia says. "We are both stuck in the trap!" + +They look at each other and start to giggle. They think the game is funny. They call for their mom to help them. + +"Mom, mom!" they yell. "We need your help!" + +Mom hears them and comes to the garage. She sees them wrapped in the net and smiles. She thinks they are very creative. She helps them unwrap the net and hugs them. + +"You two are very silly," she says. "But I love you very much." + +Ben and Mia hug her back. They are happy. They say they love her too. They ask her if they can play with the truck and the net again. + +"Maybe later," Mom says. "But first, let's have some lunch." + +Ben and Mia agree. They are hungry. They follow Mom to the kitchen. They leave the truck and the net in the garage. They plan to play more games after lunch. They are famous drivers who go on adventures. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has a lock on it. They want to see what is inside. + +Tom says, "I have a key. Maybe it can open the lock." He tries the key, but it does not work. The lock is too big for the key. + +Mia says, "I have an idea. We can use a stick to break the lock. I saw it on TV." She looks for a stick, but she cannot find one. + +Tom says, "You are intelligent, Mia. But we need a big stick. Maybe we can ask someone to help us." + +They see a man walking his dog. He is big and strong. They run to him and ask, "Can you help us? We want to open the box. It has a lock on it." + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. But what if the box belongs to someone else? Maybe they do not want you to open it." + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They did not think about that. They say, "We are sorry. We were just curious. We do not want to take anything from the box." + +The man says, "That is good. You are honest and polite. I will support you and help you open the box. But only if we can share what is inside with the owner, if we find them." + +Tom and Mia agree. They are happy and excited. They follow the man and his dog to the box. The man uses his big stick to break the lock. He opens the box and they see what is inside. It is a lot of books and toys. They are colorful and fun. + +Tom and Mia clap their hands and say, "Wow! Thank you for helping us. These are amazing. Can we play with them?" + +The man says, "Yes, you can. But only for a little while. Then we have to find the owner and give them back. Maybe they lost the box or forgot it here. They must be sad and miss their books and toys." + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "OK. We understand. We will be careful and not break anything. We hope we can find the owner and make them happy." + +They play with the books and toys for a while. They have a lot of fun. They learn new things and make new friends. They are glad they found the box and the man and his dog. They are also glad they were intelligent, honest, polite and supportive. They think it is a good day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the field near their house. The field has many flowers and bugs and birds. Tom and Lily like to run and jump and sing in the field. + +One day, the sky is dark and the wind is strong. Tom and Lily hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They see a bright light. It is lightning. Tom and Lily are scared. They worry that the thunder and lightning will hurt them. They worry that they will get wet and cold. + +They look for a place to hide. They see a big tree in the field. They run to the tree and sit under it. The tree has many leaves and branches. It makes a cool shade. Tom and Lily feel safer under the tree. They hug each other and wait for the storm to pass. + +After a while, the sky is clear and the sun is bright. The thunder and lightning are gone. The field is wet and shiny. Tom and Lily see a rainbow in the sky. They smile and clap their hands. They are happy that the storm is over. They are happy that they have each other. They are happy that they can play in the field again. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pencils and paper. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to play. + +"Can we play, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, but hold your pencils and paper. Don't lose them," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They hold their pencils and paper. They run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They have fun. + +Then, they see a dog. The dog is big and brown. It barks loud. Sara and Ben are scared. + +"Help, Mom!" they cry. + +Mom comes quickly. She hugs Sara and Ben. She makes them feel safe. + +The dog runs away. Sara and Ben are calm. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom. Thank you," Sara and Ben say. + +They look at their pencils and paper. They are still holding them. They are happy. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben. You held your pencils and paper. You didn't lose them," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben smile. They learn to hold their things. They learn to be careful. They learn to be brave. They are good friends. +One day, Ben and Lily went to visit their elderly grandma. She lived in a small house with a big wall around it. Grandma liked to grow flowers and vegetables in her garden. + +"Hello, my dears!" Grandma said, hugging them. "I'm so happy to see you. Do you want to help me in the garden?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. They liked to help Grandma. She always gave them cookies and juice afterwards. + +Grandma gave them each a small shovel and a bucket. They followed her to a patch of dirt near the wall. "We're going to plant some seeds here," Grandma said. "They will grow into beautiful sunflowers. Do you know what sunflowers are?" + +Ben nodded. "They are big and yellow and look like the sun," he said. + +Lily shook her head. "I don't know," she said. + +Grandma smiled. "They are very pretty and cheerful," she said. "They also turn their heads to follow the sun. They like the sun very much. Do you like the sun?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Lily said. They liked to play in the sun. It made them warm and happy. + +"Good," Grandma said. "Then you will like the sunflowers too. Now, let's dig some holes and put the seeds in. Then we will cover them with dirt and water them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Lily said. They started to dig and plant with Grandma. They had fun working together. They hoped the seeds would grow soon. + +They finished planting the seeds and watered them. Then they cleaned their shovels and buckets and put them away. Grandma took them inside and gave them cookies and juice. They thanked her and hugged her. + +"I love you, Grandma," Ben and Lily said. + +"I love you too, my dears," Grandma said. "You are very good helpers. I can't wait to see the sunflowers with you. Do you want to come back soon?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Lily said. They liked to visit Grandma. She was very kind and sweet. They waved goodbye and went home with their mom and dad. They dreamed of sunflowers that night. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a toy camera and a microphone. They wanted to record a show for their parents. + +"Hello, I am Sara and this is Tom. We are going to show you some animals in the garden. Come with us!" Sara said into the microphone. + +They walked around the garden and pointed the camera at different things. They saw a bird, a butterfly, a worm and a snail. They talked about them and made funny noises. + +Then they came to the hedge. They saw something moving behind it. They were curious. They went closer and peeked through the leaves. + +They saw a big, fluffy cat. It was lying on the grass and licking its paw. It looked very happy and lazy. + +"Wow, look at that cat! It is so cute and soft. I wish I had a cat like that," Tom said. + +"Me too. Let's record it and show our parents. Maybe they will get us a cat," Sara said. + +They pointed the camera and the microphone at the cat. They tried to make it look at them. They said hello and made funny noises. + +But the cat did not care. It ignored them and kept licking its paw. It did not want to be in their show. + +Sara and Tom felt sad and jealous. They wanted the cat to play with them and be their friend. + +They decided to leave the cat alone and find something else to record. They hoped their parents would like their show anyway. They did not know that the cat was watching them from the hedge. It was not happy and lazy. It was bored and lonely. It wished it had someone to play with and be its friend. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers, birds and trees. They also saw a big statue of a man on a horse. Lily and Ben wanted to touch the statue, but their mom said no. + +"Why not?" Lily asked. + +"Because the statue is old and we have to be careful. We can look at it, but not touch it," their mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were still curious. They looked at the statue's face, clothes and sword. They wondered who he was and what he did. + +"Mom, who is this man?" Ben asked. + +"He was a king a long time ago. He was brave and kind, and he helped many people," their mom said. + +"Wow, he sounds nice," Lily said. + +"Yes, he was. He was also very sweet to his horse. He always gave him apples and carrots," their mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked animals and they liked sweet people. They wished they could meet the king and his horse. + +"Mom, can we stay here a little longer?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but not too long. We have to leave soon and go home," their mom said. + +"Okay," Lily and Ben said. + +They sat on a bench and looked at the statue. They imagined the king and his horse riding through the park, waving to them and giving them apples and carrots. They felt happy and warm. They did not want to leave. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. She dressed her up and combed her hair. Ben had a car that he zoomed around the floor. He liked to make it go fast and loud. + +But then, Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. He grabbed it from Lily and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She chased after Ben and tried to get her doll back. They both pulled and tugged on the doll until it ripped. The doll's arm came off and fell on the floor. Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the doll. They both felt sorry and bad. + +Lily started to weep. She hugged the doll and cried. "You broke my doll! You are mean!" she said to Ben. Ben also wept. He dropped the car and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with your doll. I didn't mean to break it. You are nice." + +They both looked around and saw a roll of tape on the table. They had an idea. They took the tape and wrapped it around the doll's arm. They tried to make it stick and look good. They worked together and helped each other. They fixed the doll and made it whole again. + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged. They said sorry and thank you to each other. They learned to share and be careful with their toys. They decided to play together and be playful. They took turns with the doll and the car. They had more fun and made more noises. They were happy and friendly. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big truck in the street. The truck makes a loud noise. Ben and Lily want to see the truck. + +"Mom, can we go see the truck?" Ben asks. + +"No, you have to stay here. The street is not safe. There is a lot of traffic. You have to listen to me," Mom says. + +"But we want to see the truck. It is so big and cool," Lily says. + +"I know, but you have to be careful. The traffic can hurt you. You have to wait for the green light. And you have to hold my hand," Mom says. + +Ben and Lily are not happy. They pout and cross their arms. They do not want to listen to Mom. They want to see the truck. + +Then, they hear a gentle voice. It is the truck driver. He sees Ben and Lily. He smiles and waves at them. + +"Hi, kids. Do you like my truck?" he says. + +"Yes, we do. It is awesome," Ben and Lily say. + +"Thank you. I have to deliver some boxes. But if you wait for a minute, I can show you my truck. You can sit in the front and honk the horn. How does that sound?" he says. + +Ben and Lily are very excited. They look at Mom. Mom nods and smiles. + +"OK, but you have to listen to the truck driver. He knows how to be safe in the traffic. And you have to be gentle with his truck. It is his work," Mom says. + +Ben and Lily agree. They wait for the green light. They hold Mom's hand. They cross the street. They meet the truck driver. He is very nice. He shows them his truck. He lets them sit in the front and honk the horn. Ben and Lily have a lot of fun. They thank the truck driver. They go back to the park. They listen to Mom. They are happy. +Lily and Max liked to play in the garage. They had many toys and games there. They also had a big box of old clothes that they used for dress-up. One day, they decided to separate the clothes into different piles. Lily wanted to make a pile of dresses and skirts, and Max wanted to make a pile of hats and scarves. + +"Look, Lily, I found a funny hat!" Max said, putting a green hat with a feather on his head. + +"That's not a hat, that's a lampshade!" Lily said, laughing. "You look silly, Max!" + +Max laughed too. He liked to make Lily laugh. He took off the lampshade and put it on Lily's head. "Now you look silly, Lily!" + +They giggled and tried on different clothes. They made a mess in the garage, but they did not care. They were having fun. + +Soon, they heard their mom calling them. "Lily, Max, it's time for lunch! Come inside, please!" + +They took off the clothes and put them back in the box. They ran to the door, but then they stopped. They saw their dad sitting on a chair in the garage. He looked sad. He had a suitcase next to him. + +"Hi, dad," Lily said, walking over to him. "Are you coming for lunch?" + +Dad smiled, but it was not a happy smile. He hugged Lily and Max. "No, sweeties, I'm not coming for lunch. I have to go away for a while. Mommy and I need some time to separate." + +Lily and Max did not understand. They felt confused and scared. They loved their dad. They did not want him to go away. + +"Why, dad? Why do you have to separate?" Max asked, holding his dad's hand. + +Dad sighed. He looked at mom, who was standing at the door. She looked sad too. She nodded at dad. + +Dad said, "Sometimes, grown-ups have problems that they can't fix. Sometimes, they need some space to think and feel. Mommy and I still love you very much, but we can't live together right now. We hope you understand." + +Lily and Max did not understand. They felt angry and sad. They did not want their parents to separate. They wanted them to stay together and be happy. + +They hugged their dad and cried. They said, "Please, dad, don't go. Please, stay with us. We love you." + +Dad hugged them back and cried too. He said, "I love you too, sweeties. I will always love you. I will call you and visit you as often as I can. You can always talk to me and tell me how you feel. I'm sorry, I have to go." + +He kissed them and picked up his suitcase. He walked to the door, where mom was waiting. He kissed her and said, "Goodbye, honey. Take care of them." + +Mom kissed him and said, "Goodbye, dear. Take care of yourself." + +Dad left the garage and got in his car. He waved at Lily and Max, who waved back. They watched him drive away, until they could not see him anymore. + +They ran to mom and hugged her. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, sweeties. It's okay to cry. It's okay to be sad. I'm here for you. I love you." + +They cried together, in the garage. They felt lonely and hurt. They wished dad would come back. They wished things would be the same as before. + +Mom said, "Let's go inside, sweeties. Let's have some lunch. You must be hungry." + +They nodded and followed mom. They left the garage, where their toys and games and clothes were. They did not feel like playing anymore. They felt like nothing was fun anymore. + +They went inside, where it was warm and cozy. They sat at the table, where mom had made them sandwiches and juice. They ate and drank, but they did not talk much. They did not feel like talking anymore. They felt like nothing was comfortable anymore. +Tim and Jen love to play with trains. They have a big box of train toys and a long track that goes around their room. They like to make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Tim and Jen receive a new train toy from their grandma. It is a shiny red train with a big smokestack and a loud whistle. They are very happy and thank their grandma. They take the train out of the box and put it on the track. They push the button and the train starts to move. + +But something is wrong. The train does not go smoothly on the track. It bumps and stops and makes strange sounds. Tim and Jen look at the train and see that it is not like their other train toys. It is made of plastic and has stickers instead of paint. It is a fake train. + +"Grandma, this train is not good," Tim says. "It does not work well on the track. It is not a real train." + +"Oh, I'm sorry, my dears," grandma says. "I did not know it was a fake train. I bought it from a man who said it was a special train. He lied to me." + +"That's not nice," Jen says. "He should not lie to people. He should give you back your money." + +"Yes, he should," grandma says. "But I don't know where he is. He was at the market, but he may be gone now." + +"Maybe we can find him," Tim says. "We can take the fake train and show him. We can tell him to give you a real train or your money." + +"Are you sure?" grandma says. "It may be hard to find him. And he may not listen to you." + +"We can try," Jen says. "We are brave and smart. And we have each other." + +"OK, then," grandma says. "But be careful. And don't go too far. I will wait for you here." + +Tim and Jen nod and take the fake train. They put on their coats and hats and go outside. They walk to the market, holding hands. They look for the man who sold the fake train to their grandma. They hope they can find him and make him do the right thing. They do not know that the man is watching them from behind a stall, and that he has a plan to trick them again. +Lily was going to visit the doctor today. She did not like the doctor. The doctor gave her an exam. The exam hurt her arm and made her cry. Lily did not want to go. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time to go," Mom said. She put on Lily's coat and hat. "The doctor is nice. He will help you feel better." + +"No, no, no!" Lily shouted. She ran away and hid under the bed. She did not want to wear a coat and hat. She did not want to see the doctor. She was naughty. + +Mom looked for Lily. She found her under the bed. She pulled her out and hugged her. "Lily, I know you are scared, but you have to go. The doctor will give you a sticker and a lollipop after the exam. It will be over soon." + +Lily sniffed and wiped her eyes. She did not like stickers and lollipops. She liked toys and books. But she loved Mom. She did not want to make Mom sad. She said sorry and held Mom's hand. They went to the car and drove to the doctor. + +The doctor was kind. He smiled and said hello. He checked Lily's ears, nose, mouth and throat. He listened to her heart and lungs. He measured her height and weight. He gave her a shot in her arm. It hurt a little, but Lily was brave. She did not cry. + +"Good job, Lily!" the doctor said. He gave her a sticker and a lollipop. "You are healthy and strong. You can go home now." + +Lily smiled and said thank you. She gave the doctor a hug. She was not naughty anymore. She was good. She was happy. She went home with Mom. She played with her toys and read her books. She felt better. She liked the doctor. She would visit him again. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a big metal box under a tree. It is blue and shiny. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. He pulls on the lid, but it does not move. Sam helps him, but it is still stuck. + +"Maybe it is locked," Sam says. He looks for a keyhole, but he does not see one. He sees a button instead. It is red and round. + +"What does this do?" Sam asks. He pushes the button. + +The metal box makes a loud noise. It opens by itself. Tim and Sam are surprised. They see a robot inside. It is also blue and shiny. It has two eyes, a mouth, and four arms. It blinks at them. + +"Hello, I am Robo," the robot says. "Who are you?" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They run away from the metal box. They hide behind the tree. + +"Is it friendly?" Tim whispers. + +"I don't know," Sam whispers back. "Maybe we should talk to it." + +They peek from the tree. The robot is still in the metal box. It looks lonely. + +"Hi, Robo," Tim says. He walks towards the metal box. Sam follows him. + +"Hi, Tim and Sam," Robo says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They are curious. They ask Robo many questions. Robo tells them he is from another planet. He came to Earth to learn and have fun. He likes to play games, tell jokes, and sing songs. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They make a new friend. They play with Robo all afternoon. They share their toys with him. They laugh and have fun. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the plants and smell the flowers. Lily saw a big plant with red and yellow spots. She wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a pretty plant!" she said. + +Ben came closer and looked at the plant. He saw that it had sharp teeth and a long tongue. He felt scared. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it! It is a scary plant!" he said. + +But Lily did not listen. She reached out her hand and touched the plant. The plant snapped at her and bit her finger. Lily cried out and dropped the plant. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" she said. + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He saw blood on her finger. He was worried. + +"Let's go to Mommy. She will make it better," he said. + +They ran to the house and found Mommy. She saw Lily's finger and cleaned it. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. + +"There, there, Lily. You are brave. The plant was mean. Don't touch it again," she said. + +Lily nodded and hugged Mommy. She felt better. Ben hugged her too. He was glad she was okay. + +They learned a lesson. They did not touch the scary plant again. They played with the nice plants instead. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big box of crayons in the classroom. They are very happy and want to use all the colors. + +"Look, I draw a sun!" Sara says, showing Ben her yellow circle. "It is a symbol of light and warmth." + +"That is nice, Sara. I draw a star!" Ben says, showing Sara his blue pointy shape. "It is a symbol of night and dreams." + +They smile and hug each other. They are proud of their symbols. + +But then, a mean boy comes and takes their crayons. He breaks them and throws them on the floor. He laughs and runs away. + +Sara and Ben are very sad. They suffer because their crayons are gone. They cry and hug each other. + +"Who did this?" a teacher asks, seeing the mess. She is angry and worried. + +"It was him!" Sara and Ben say, pointing at the mean boy. "He took our crayons and broke them!" + +The teacher goes to the mean boy and scolds him. She makes him pick up the crayons and say sorry to Sara and Ben. She gives them new crayons and a smooth paper. + +"Here, you can draw again. I am sorry for what happened. You are good children and you deserve to be happy." the teacher says, smiling. + +Sara and Ben smile too. They thank the teacher and start to draw again. They draw their symbols and more. They are happy and forget their suffering. They are friends. +Lily likes to write. She writes on paper, on walls, on books, on anything. She writes her name, her mom's name, her dad's name, and some words she knows. She writes with crayons, with pens, with markers, and with paint. + +One day, Lily's mom has a meeting. She tells Lily to stay in her room and play quietly. She says she will be back soon. Lily says okay, but she is bored. She wants to write something new. She looks around her room and sees her mom's laptop. She thinks it is a good place to write. + +She takes the laptop and opens it. She sees a lot of letters and numbers on the screen. She does not know what they mean, but she thinks they are stupid. She presses some buttons and makes them go away. Then she writes her name, her mom's name, her dad's name, and some words she knows. She writes with her fingers, with her nails, with her teeth, and with her tongue. + +She is very happy. She thinks she is a good writer. She does not hear her mom coming back. She does not see her mom's face when she sees the laptop. She does not understand why her mom is angry. She does not like her mom's voice when she says, "Lily, what did you do? You ruined my laptop! You ruined my meeting! You are a very naughty girl!" + +Lily feels sad. She does not want to be naughty. She wants to be a good writer. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to write. I love you, mom. Do you love me?" +Tom and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw many birds near the pond. They liked to watch them swim and fly. They saw ducks, geese, and one big white bird. + +"Look, mom, what is that bird?" Tom asked. + +"That is a swan, Tom. It is a very beautiful and graceful bird," mom said. + +"Can we feed it, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, we can. But we have to be careful and gentle. Swans can be shy and scared of people sometimes," mom said. + +They took some bread from their bag and walked slowly to the pond. The swan saw them and swam closer. It stretched its long neck and took some bread from Tom's hand. It made a soft sound. + +"Hello, swan. You are very pretty," Tom said. + +"Thank you, little boy. You are very kind," the swan said. + +Tom and Mia were surprised. They did not know that swans could talk. + +"Wow, you can talk, swan. How do you know our words?" Mia asked. + +"I learned them from listening to people. I like to hear stories and songs. But I do not talk to many people. They are often loud and rude. They throw stones and trash at me and my friends. They make me sad and angry," the swan said. + +"That is not nice, swan. We are sorry that people are mean to you. We are not like that. We are your friends. We like you and your friends. We want to learn more about you," Tom said. + +The swan smiled. It liked Tom and Mia. They were humble and sweet. They did not want to hurt or bother it. They wanted to discuss and share. + +"Thank you, little girl and boy. You are very nice. I like you too. I am your friend. I can tell you more about me and my friends. We have many things to discuss," the swan said. + +And so they did. They talked and laughed and learned. They fed the swan and its friends. They played and sang and had fun. They had a wonderful time at the park. They made a new friend. A humble and beautiful swan. +Sara was a young girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook yummy things like cookies and soup. One day, she saw her mom put a big pot on the stove and turn on the fire. Sara was curious and wanted to see what was inside the pot. + +"Mom, what are you cooking?" she asked. + +"I'm making chicken soup for dinner, Sara. Do you want to help me?" her mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She climbed on a chair and looked at the pot. She saw carrots, celery, and chicken in the water. It smelled good. + +"Can I stir the soup, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, Sara. The pot is very hot and the fire is very hot. You have to use this spoon and hold it with this glove. Don't touch the pot or the fire, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I will be careful." Sara said. She took the spoon and the glove and stirred the soup slowly. She felt proud and happy. + +"Good job, Sara. You are a great helper. Do you want to taste the soup?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. Her mom gave her a small bowl of soup and a spoon. Sara blew on the soup and took a sip. It was warm and tasty. + +"Mmm, this is the best soup ever, mom. Thank you for teaching me how to cook." Sara said. + +"You're welcome, Sara. I love you." her mom said. + +"I love you too, mom." Sara said. They hugged and smiled. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with red fruits. They wondered what they were. + +"Can we eat them?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are yummy. Maybe they are bad," Tom said. + +They looked around and saw a squirrel. The squirrel was holding a red fruit in its mouth. It was eating it and making happy noises. + +"Look, the squirrel likes them. Maybe we can try them too," Lily said. + +She picked a fruit and took a bite. It was sweet and juicy. She smiled and gave one to Tom. + +"Yummy!" Tom said. He ate his fruit and licked his lips. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. + +"Hi, kids. What are you eating?" she asked. + +"They are red fruits from the tree. The squirrel showed us. They are yummy!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the tree and the fruits. She recognized them. They were wild cherries. + +"Wow, you found some wild cherries. They are yummy, indeed. But you have to be careful. Not all fruits are good for you. Some can make you sick. You should always ask me or dad before you eat something new, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom. We are sorry. We didn't know," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"It's okay. I'm glad you are having fun. And I'm glad you shared with the squirrel. He must be your friend. Do you want to suggest a name for him?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. Then they said together: + +"Cherry!" +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their bikes in the park. Their bikes have big wheels and bright colors. Lila's bike is red and Ben's bike is blue. + +One day, they see a new bike in the park. It has a very big wheel in the front and a very small wheel in the back. It looks funny and cool. Lila and Ben want to try it. + +They go to the boy who owns the bike. His name is Sam. They ask him, "Can we ride your bike, please?" + +Sam says, "No, you can't. This is my bike. It is special. It is spicy. You are too small to ride it. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Lila and Ben feel sad and angry. They think Sam is mean and rude. They say, "That is not nice. You should share your bike. We share our bikes with our friends. Your bike is not spicy. It is silly." + +Sam says, "No, it is not. It is spicy. It is fast and fun. You don't know anything about bikes. Go away and leave me alone." + +Lila and Ben go away. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad say, "That is not good. Sam should not be so selfish. He should allow you to ride his bike for a little while. Maybe he is lonely and scared. Maybe he needs a friend." + +Lila and Ben think about it. They feel sorry for Sam. They decide to try again. They go back to Sam. They say, "We are sorry we made you mad. We just wanted to try your bike. It looks very fun. We like your bike. We like you. Do you want to play with us?" + +Sam looks surprised. He says, "You do? You like me? You want to play with me?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, we do. We can play with our bikes together. We can take turns. We can have fun. We can be friends." + +Sam smiles. He says, "OK. That sounds good. You can ride my bike for a little while. I can ride your bikes too. They look nice. They are not silly. They are cool." + +Lila and Ben smile too. They say, "Thank you. You are not mean. You are nice. You are cool too." + +They ride their bikes together. They have fun. They become friends. They learn that sharing is caring. They learn that spicy is not always better. They learn that different is not always bad. They learn that bikes are fun. They learn that friends are fun too. +Tommy was a boy who hated to share. He had many toys, but he never let his sister Lily play with them. He always said, "Mine, mine, mine!" and pushed her away. + +One day, mother brought home a new toy for Lily. It was a big, fluffy teddy bear that could talk and sing. Lily was very happy and hugged the bear. She said, "Thank you, mother! I love you and I love my bear!" + +Tommy was envious. He wanted the bear for himself. He thought, "That bear is better than my toys. I should have it. Lily does not deserve it." He waited until Lily was asleep and sneaked into her room. He grabbed the bear and ran to his room. + +But the bear did not like Tommy. It said, "Hey, you are not my friend. You are a mean boy. Give me back to Lily. She is my friend. She is nice and kind." The bear started to cry and make loud noises. + +Mother heard the noise and came to Tommy's room. She saw Tommy holding the bear and Lily crying in her room. She was angry and said, "Tommy, what did you do? Why did you take Lily's bear? That was very wrong and selfish of you. You should be ashamed of yourself." + +Tommy felt sorry and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, mother. I'm sorry, Lily. I was envious. I wanted the bear. But I was wrong. I don't hate Lily. I love her. She is my sister. Can I give her back the bear and say sorry?" + +Mother said, "Yes, you can. But you have to learn to share and be happy for others. You have to be grateful for what you have and not want what others have. That is the right thing to do. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "I understand, mother. I will try to be better. I will share and be happy for Lily. I will not be envious anymore." He hugged mother and gave the bear back to Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can. I love you too. Thank you for giving me back my bear. He is my friend, but you can play with him too. We can share and have fun together." + +Tommy and Lily hugged and played with the bear. Mother was proud and happy. She said, "That's my good children. I love you both. Sharing is caring. And caring is loving." +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a red automobile that could move by itself. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places and having adventures. + +One day, their mother told them she had to go to the store and asked them to stay in the house and be good. She said she would be back soon and gave them a kiss. Sara and Ben said goodbye and watched her leave in her own automobile. + +At first, they played nicely with their red automobile, taking turns and sharing. But after a while, they became restless and bored. They wanted to go outside and see what was happening. They looked at the door and saw that their mother had left it open a little. + +"Let's go outside and play with our automobile," Ben said. "It will be more fun." + +"No, we can't," Sara said. "Mother told us to stay in the house. She will be angry if we go outside." + +"But she won't know," Ben said. "We will be back before she comes. Come on, it will be fun." + +Sara was not sure, but she liked her brother and wanted to make him happy. She agreed to go outside with him and their automobile. They sneaked out of the door and ran to the street. + +They did not see the big truck that was coming fast. They did not hear the horn that was honking loud. They only saw their red automobile that was rolling away from them. They ran after it, not looking where they were going. + +The truck driver saw them and tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit the red automobile and sent it flying in the air. He also hit Sara and Ben and knocked them down. They felt a lot of pain and started to cry. + +Their mother heard the noise and came back. She saw the truck and the red automobile and her children on the ground. She ran to them and hugged them. She was very scared and sad. She called for help and waited for the ambulance. + +Sara and Ben were taken to the hospital. They had many bruises and cuts and broken bones. They had to stay in the hospital for a long time and get a lot of medicine and bandages. They missed their home and their toys and their mother. + +They learned a hard lesson that day. They learned that they should listen to their mother and obey her rules. They learned that they should not go outside without her permission. They learned that they should be careful and look both ways before crossing the street. They learned that playing with their red automobile was not worth risking their lives. They learned that they loved each other and their mother very much. They learned to be good and grateful. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but they also like to do different things. Lily likes to draw and paint. Ben likes to build and fix. They have a big room with many toys and tools. + +One day, they decide to make a nation. A nation is a place where people live and work. They use a big map and some stickers to mark their nation. Lily wants to make her nation pretty and colorful. She uses pink and purple stickers. Ben wants to make his nation strong and smart. He uses blue and green stickers. + +They start to work on their nation. Lily draws flowers and stars on her side of the map. Ben builds bridges and towers on his side of the map. They are happy and proud of their work. But soon, they run out of space. Lily wants to draw more on Ben's side. Ben wants to build more on Lily's side. They start to argue. + +"Stop! This is my nation! You can't draw on it!" Ben says. + +"No, this is our nation! You can't build on it!" Lily says. + +They push and pull the map. They tear the stickers. They make a big mess. They are angry and sad. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the map and the stickers. She sees Lily and Ben crying. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"We were making a nation, but we had a fight," Lily says. + +"We wanted to make our nation unique, but we couldn't agree," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them and wipes their tears. She looks at the map and the stickers. + +"I see. You both have great ideas and skills. But you also need to share and cooperate. A nation is not only unique, but also united. Do you know what that means?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. + +"It means that people work together and help each other. They respect and appreciate their differences. They make their nation better and happier. Do you want to try that?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Ben nod their heads. + +"Okay, then. Let's fix the map and the stickers. Let's make a new nation. A nation that is unique and united. A nation that is yours and mine. A nation that is ours," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben smile and hug Mom. They work together and make a new nation. A nation that is pretty and strong. A nation that is colorful and smart. A nation that is happy and proud. A nation that is unique and united. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big red truck that he liked to zoom around the floor. Lily had a doll that she liked to hug and dress up. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's doll. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your truck, I have my doll." + +"But I want to see your doll!" Tom said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held on tight. + +"Let go of my doll!" Lily shouted. "It's not for you!" + +They pulled and tugged on the doll until it ripped in half. Lily gasped and dropped the doll. Tom looked at the doll and saw that it was fake. It had no stuffing inside, only paper and wires. + +"Your doll is fake!" Tom said. "It's not a real doll!" + +Lily started to weep. She loved her doll, even if it was fake. She didn't care what was inside, she cared how it made her feel. She felt sad and angry at Tom for breaking her doll. + +"Go away!" Lily cried. "You are a bad boy! You broke my doll!" + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He didn't mean to break her doll. He just wanted to play with it. He wished he could fix it, but he didn't know how. He looked at his truck and had an idea. + +"Wait, Lily!" Tom said. "I have something for you!" + +He ran to his truck and brought it to Lily. He offered it to her with a smile. + +"Here, you can have my truck!" Tom said. "It's a real truck! It can go fast and make noises!" + +Lily looked at the truck and then at Tom. She saw that he was trying to be nice. She wiped her tears and took the truck. + +"Thank you, Tom," Lily said. "You are a good boy. You gave me your truck." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share their toys and play together. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One morning, they saw a lot of white stuff in the air. It was fog. They had never seen fog before. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben said. + +They put on their coats and boots and ran outside. The fog was thick and cold. They could not see very far. They could not see their house or their mom. + +"Where are we?" Lily said. She was scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should go back," Ben said. + +But they did not know which way to go. They walked and walked, but they only got more lost. They called for their mom, but she did not hear them. The fog did not go away. + +They saw a big black car coming fast. It did not see them. It hit them. They fell down. They did not get up. They did not play anymore. +Anna and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big cup on the table. It is full of hot tea. Anna wants to drink some tea. She says to Ben, "I want tea. Give me the cup." + +Ben says, "No, Anna. The cup is hot. You will burn your mouth. We have to stay away from the cup. Mommy said so. She said, 'Be careful with the cup. It is not for children.'" + +Anna does not listen to Ben. She reaches for the cup. She grabs the handle. The cup is very hot. Anna drops the cup. The tea spills on the floor. Anna cries. She says, "Ow, ow, ow! The cup is hot. It hurts my hand." + +Ben runs to get Mommy. He says, "Mommy, Mommy! Anna touched the cup. The cup is hot. The tea is on the floor. Anna is crying." + +Mommy comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She sees Anna's hand. She says, "Oh, no! Anna, you are hurt. Why did you touch the cup? You have to be careful with the cup. It is not for children. It is for grown-ups." + +Mommy takes Anna to the sink. She puts cold water on Anna's hand. She says, "This will make it feel better. I'm sorry, Anna. You have to listen to Ben. He was right. You have to stay away from the cup. Next time, you can have some juice. Juice is not hot. Juice is for children." + +Anna says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. I will not touch the cup again. I will stay away from the cup. I will be careful with the cup. Can I have some juice, please?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, you can have some juice. But first, we have to clean up the floor. We have to be careful with the tea. It is hot. It can stain. It can make us slip. Can you help me, Anna and Ben?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mommy. We will help you. We will be careful with the tea. We will clean up the floor. We will be good children." +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair that Sara liked to brush and make into different styles. Sara also liked to talk to Lily and pretend that she was her friend. + +One day, Sara's mom told her that they had a new neighbor. She said that the neighbor had a little boy who was Sara's age. She asked Sara if she wanted to go and say hello to him. Sara was curious, but also shy. She wondered if the boy would like to play with her and Lily. + +Sara and her mom went to the neighbor's house and knocked on the door. A woman opened the door and smiled. She said, "Hello, we are the Smiths. Welcome to the neighborhood. This is my son, Ben." She pointed to a little boy who was standing behind her. He had short hair and a blue shirt. + +Sara's mom said, "Hello, we are the Jones. This is my daughter, Sara. She is very happy to meet you." She nudged Sara to say something. + +Sara looked at Ben and said, "Hi, Ben. I like your shirt. Do you want to see my doll?" She held up Lily and showed her to him. + +Ben looked at Lily and said, "Hi, Sara. I like your doll. She has pretty hair. Do you have a brush for her?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I have a pink brush. I can brush her hair and make her look nice. Do you want to help me?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun. Can we play in your yard?" + +Sara's mom and Ben's mom agreed to let them play in Sara's yard. They gave them some cookies and juice and watched them go. Sara and Ben became friends and played with Lily and the brush. They had a lot of fun and learned to share and be kind. They were happy to have each other as neighbors. +Lily and Lila are twins. They look the same. They have long, pretty hair and big, blue eyes. They like to play together and share their toys. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big slide and run to it. They take turns to slide down and laugh. They have fun. + +"Look, mom, we are so fast!" Lily says. + +"Yes, you are, my sweet girls!" mom says. + +Then, they see a boy with a ball. He is alone and looks sad. Lily and Lila want to play with him. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lila asks. + +"I'm Tom," the boy says. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Lily asks. + +"OK," Tom says. + +They give him a smile and come to him. They kick the ball and run after it. They make new friends. + +"Mom, look, we have a new friend!" Lila says. + +"That's wonderful, my lovely girls!" mom says. + +Lily, Lila and Tom play until it is time to go home. They hug and say goodbye. + +"See you soon!" Lily says. + +"Bye, bye!" Tom says. + +They wave and leave. They are happy. +Sara liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw something new in the garden. It was a bird. But it was not like the other birds she knew. It was purple! + +Sara was very curious. She wanted to see the purple bird better. She walked slowly and quietly towards the bird. She did not want to scare it away. The bird was sitting on a branch. It had a long tail and a shiny beak. It looked at Sara with bright eyes. + +Sara reached the branch. She said hello to the bird. The bird said hello back. Sara was surprised. She did not know birds could talk. She asked the bird what its name was. The bird said its name was Zara. Sara smiled. She liked the bird's name. It was like her name. + +Sara and Zara became friends. They talked and played in the garden. Sara learned that Zara came from a faraway land. Zara learned that Sara liked to draw and sing. They had a lot of fun together. Sara was happy. She had discovered a new friend. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to pretend they are detectives and solve mysteries. Sara has a magnifying glass and Ben has a notebook and a pencil. + +"Look, Ben, I found a clue!" Sara says, pointing to a wet spot on the carpet. "Someone spilled water here. Maybe it was the cat. Let's follow the trail and find out." + +"OK, Sara, let's go!" Ben says, writing down the clue in his notebook. They crawl on the floor and follow the wet spot to the kitchen. There they see the cat drinking from a bowl of water. + +"Aha! We solved the mystery!" Sara says, holding up her magnifying glass. "The cat spilled the water and then came here to drink more. Good job, Ben!" + +"Good job, Sara!" Ben says, closing his notebook. "We are the best detectives ever. Let's finish our game and have a snack. I'm hungry." + +"Me too," Sara says, putting down her magnifying glass. "Let's go ask Mom for some cookies and milk. Maybe she has another mystery for us to solve later." They run to the living room and hug their mom. They are happy and proud of their game. +Lily and Ben were rabbits who lived in a big garden. They liked to eat carrots that grew in a corner. But there was a problem. A mean dog lived in the house next to the garden. The dog liked to chase rabbits and bark at them. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big carrot that looked very yummy. They wanted to eat it, but it was close to the fence where the dog was. Lily was brave and said, "I will get the carrot. You wait here." Ben was scared and said, "Be careful, Lily. The dog might see you." + +Lily hopped to the carrot and bit it. It was sweet and crunchy. She was happy. But then she heard a loud bark. The dog had seen her. He ran to the fence and tried to catch her. Lily was afraid and ran back to Ben. She still had the carrot in her mouth. + +Ben was happy to see Lily. He said, "You are back, Lily. You are safe. And you have the carrot." Lily said, "Yes, Ben. I have the carrot. But I am weak. The dog scared me. He was big and loud." Ben said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will share the carrot with you. You are strong and smart. You got the carrot for us." + +Lily and Ben ate the carrot together. They were happy and full. They cuddled and said, "We are friends. We help each other. We love carrots." They did not hear the dog anymore. He had given up and gone to sleep. Lily and Ben slept too. They dreamed of more carrots. +Ben loves to play with his tools. He has a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver and a wrench. He likes to pretend he is a builder and make things with wood and nails. He has a big box of tools in his room. + +One day, he finds a new tool in his box. It is shiny and has a button. He does not know what it is, but he thinks it looks incredible. He picks it up and presses the button. Suddenly, the tool makes a loud noise and a bright light. It is a drill! + +Ben is very surprised and happy. He thinks the drill is the best tool ever. He runs to his mom and shows her his new tool. She smiles and says, "Wow, that is an incredible tool, Ben. Where did you get it?" + +Ben says, "I found it in my box. Can I play with it, mom?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can play with it, but be careful. It is a real tool, not a toy. It can make holes in things. You can only use it with me or dad, and only on the wood outside. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, mom. I understand. Thank you for the incredible tool. I love it!" + +Mom hugs him and says, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you. Now, let's go outside and play with your drill. Maybe we can make something together." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Come on, Lila, let's go up!" Ben said. He ran to the tree and grabbed a branch. He pulled himself up and looked for another branch. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lila said. She followed him and tried to reach a branch. But she was smaller than Ben and could not grab it. She felt sad and scared. + +"Ben, help me!" Lila cried. "I can't climb!" + +Ben looked down and saw Lila. He saw that she was pale and shaking. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that mom and dad always told him to be kind and help others. + +"Hold on, Lila, I'm coming!" Ben said. He climbed down and reached Lila. He held her hand and said, "Don't worry, Lila, I'm here. We can go down together." + +They slid down the tree and landed on the grass. Lila hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lila, you are a good friend too." + +They saw a knot on the tree. It looked like a face. They laughed and said, "Hello, Mr. Tree, sorry for bothering you." + +They heard a bird sing. It sounded like, "It's okay, it's okay, be happy, be happy." + +Lila and Ben learned that climbing trees can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned that they should be careful and help each other. They learned that being kind and friendly makes everyone happy. +Lily liked to rise early and write in her journal. She had a pink journal with a unicorn on the cover. She wrote about her dreams, her toys, her friends and her family. She used crayons and stickers to make her journal pretty. + +One morning, she heard a knock on her door. It was her brother, Max. He was playful and wanted to play with her. "Lily, Lily, can I see your journal?" he asked. "Please, please, please!" + +Lily did not want to share her journal. It was hers and it was special. She hid it under her pillow and said, "No, Max, you can't see it. It is mine. Go away!" + +Max was sad and angry. He did not like to hear no. He tried to grab the pillow and pull it away. Lily held on tight and shouted, "Stop, Max, stop! You are mean!" + +They both pulled and pushed and fought over the pillow. They made a lot of noise and woke up their mom. She came into their room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She took the pillow and the journal and said, "Enough, you two! Fighting is not nice. Lily, you should share your journal with your brother. Max, you should ask nicely and respect your sister's things. Now, say sorry to each other and hug." + +Lily and Max felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry and hugged. They decided to play together and share their things. Lily showed Max her journal and Max showed Lily his cars. They had fun and were nice to each other. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She was proud of them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small dog. The dog is brown and soft. His name is Spot. + +One day, it is very cold and wet. The sky is gray and sad. Anna and Ben do not want to play in the park. They want to stay in the house. But Spot wants to go out. He barks and jumps. He likes to run and chase. + +"Please, can we take Spot out?" Anna asks her mom. + +"OK, but only for a little while. And wear your coats and boots. It is very wet outside," her mom says. + +Anna and Ben put on their coats and boots. They take Spot out. They go to the park. They throw the ball for Spot. He runs and catches. He is happy. + +But then, a big car comes. It is fast and loud. It does not see Spot. Spot does not see the car. He runs after the ball. The ball goes on the road. + +"Spot, no!" Anna and Ben shout. They run after Spot. They want to protect him. They love him. + +But they are too late. The car hits Spot. Spot falls down. He does not move. He does not bark. He is not happy. He is hurt. + +Anna and Ben cry. They hug Spot. They are wet and cold. They are not happy. They are sad. + +The end. +One day, a little red squirrel went to the park to play. The squirrel liked to jump and run in the sun. The park was big and full of fun things to do. + +While the squirrel was playing, he saw a new friend. The friend was a small bird. The squirrel and the bird said "hi" to each other. They were happy to meet and play together. + +The red squirrel and the bird played all day. They ran, they jumped, and they laughed. They were very happy. When it was time to go home, they said "bye" and went to their homes. They knew they would meet again soon and have more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little field with wheat. The wheat was tall and yellow. It was a lucky field because it always had sun and rain to help the wheat grow. + +One day, a little bird came to the field. The bird was tired and wanted to nap. So, the bird flew down and found a soft spot in the wheat. The bird was very lucky to find such a nice place to rest. + +The bird took a long nap in the wheat. When the bird woke up, it was happy and full of energy. The bird sang a happy song and flew away. The lucky field of wheat kept growing, and the little bird always remembered the nice nap it had there. +One day, a big dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a wide puddle on the ground. Max was very happy to see it. He jumped in the puddle and got all wet. + +Max walked some more and saw a little cat. The cat was wet too. The cat said, "I don't like being wet." Max said, "I can help you get dry." + +Max and the cat found a sunny spot. They sat in the sun and got warm. Soon, they were both dry. The cat said, "Thank you, Max." They became good friends and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big book called a dictionary. Tim liked to look at the pictures in the dictionary. + +One day, Tim met a dog named Spot. Spot was a very cheap dog. Tim asked Spot, "Do you bite?" Spot said, "No, I do not bite. I am a nice dog." + +Tim and Spot looked at the dictionary together. They had fun and became good friends. They played and laughed all day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat. The cat loved to jog in the park. One day, while jogging, the cat found a big oven. + +The cat was hungry, so it went inside the oven to look for food. Inside the oven, the cat found a yummy cake. The cat ate the cake and felt very happy. + +After eating the cake, the purple cat went back to jogging in the park. The cat jogged and played all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, in a wide green park, there was a team of four friends. They loved to play and eat together. One day, they found a big, red apple under a tree. They all wanted to eat it, but they didn't know it was a magic apple. + +The team played with the apple, rolling it back and forth. They did not see the old man watching them from behind a tree. He knew the apple was magic, and he wanted it for himself. He thought of a plan to take the apple away from the team. + +The old man went to the team and said, "I will give you more apples if you give me the big, red apple." The team was very happy and gave him the magic apple. The old man gave them a big bag of apples and went away. + +The team sat down to eat the apples, but they found out that the apples were bad. They were very sad and wished they had not given away the magic apple. The old man had tricked them, and now they had no good apples to eat. + +From that day on, the team learned to be careful and not trust strangers. They missed their magic apple and knew they could never get it back. The wide green park was not as fun anymore, and the team learned a hard lesson. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big box in his room. He was very happy. Tim liked to play with the box. He put his toys in the box and took them out again. + +Tim's dog, Spot, wanted to play too. Spot was very persistent. He tried to jump into the box, but it was too high. Tim saw Spot and wanted to help him. He shouted, "Jump, Spot, jump!" Spot tried again and again, but he could not get into the box. + +Finally, Tim had an idea. He put a smaller box next to the big box. Spot jumped on the small box and then into the big box. Tim and Spot played together all day. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a green bird named Bob. Bob had a big egg. He wanted to give the egg to his friend, Sue. Sue was a red bird who lived in a tree far away. + +One day, Bob went to Sue's tree. He said, "Sue, I have a gift for you." Sue was happy and asked, "What is it, Bob?" Bob said, "I will pass you my egg. It is very special." Sue was excited and said, "Thank you, Bob!" + +Bob passed the egg to Sue. Sue took good care of the egg. Soon, the egg opened, and a baby bird came out. Sue and Bob were so happy. They played with the baby bird every day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy rod that he liked to play with every day. He would pretend it was a magic wand and wave it around, making things happen in his imagination. + +One day, Tim was playing outside with his rod when he heard a loud noise. It scared him, so he started to cry. He wanted to find out where the noise came from, so he walked towards it. He saw a big dog barking loudly at a small cat. + +Tim wanted to help the cat, so he waved his rod and shouted, "Go away, dog!" But the dog didn't listen. It kept barking and scared the cat even more. The cat tried to run away, but the dog was too fast and caught the cat. Tim cried louder, feeling sad and helpless. + +In the end, Tim went back to his house, still crying. He wished his toy rod was really magic so he could have saved the cat. That night, Tim went to bed with a heavy heart, thinking about the cat and the mean dog. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Sam. Sam loved to ride his bike with a pedal. He would pedal fast and go all around the town. + +One day, Sam met a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big bag of toys, but it was too heavy for her to carry. She asked Sam, "Can you help me carry my bag of toys?" + +Sam said, "Yes, I can help you!" So Sam put the bag of toys on his bike and started to pedal. Mia walked next to him, and they both went to her house. + +When they got to Mia's house, Sam helped her carry the bag of toys inside. Mia was very happy and thanked Sam. They became good friends and played with the toys together. From that day on, Sam and Mia always had fun and helped each other. +Once upon a time, in a wild field, there were many rows of pretty flowers. The flowers were red, blue, yellow, and pink. They lived happily, and every day, they grew taller and taller. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the wild field. She saw the rows of flowers and smiled. Lily wanted to help the flowers grow even more. She thought, "I will increase their water and make them happy." + +So, Lily brought a big bucket of water to the wild field. She gave water to each row of flowers. The flowers were very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" With Lily's help, the flowers increased in size and became even more beautiful. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They walked and saw many things. Tim saw a big statue. The statue was of a happy man. Tim wanted to meet the happy man. + +Tim walked up to the statue and said, "Hello, Mr. Happy Man!" The statue did not talk back. Tim felt sad. But then, a little bird came and sat on the statue's head. The bird said, "Tweet, tweet!" Tim smiled and said, "Hi, little bird!" + +The little bird flew down and landed on Tim's hand. Tim was very happy and grateful. He had a new friend! Tim, his mom, and the little bird went home together. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mint plant. The mint plant lived in a dull garden. It was not happy because it was all alone. + +One day, a nice bird came to the garden. The bird wanted to help the mint plant. The bird thought, "I will hang a pretty thing on the mint plant to make it happy." + +The bird found a shiny thing and hung it on the mint plant. The mint plant liked the shiny thing. The bird and the mint plant became friends. + +But then, a big wind came. The wind blew the shiny thing away. The mint plant was sad again. The bird tried to find the shiny thing, but it could not. The bird and the mint plant stayed sad and alone in the dull garden. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily found a pretty crystal in her backyard. It was shiny and sparkled in the sun. Lily loved her crystal very much and kept it with her all the time. + +One day, Lily went to a party with her friends. They played fun games, ate yummy food, and danced a lot. Lily wanted to show her friends her pretty crystal, so she took it out of her pocket. But when she did, something scary happened. + +The crystal started to glow, and a big scary monster appeared! All the kids at the party were scared, but Lily knew what to do. She asked the monster if he wanted to dance with them. The monster said yes, and they all danced together. The monster wasn't scary anymore, and they all had fun. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful park, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his red spade. One sunny day, he took his spade to the park to dig in the sand. + +In the park, Tim found a big seat. He put his spade on the seat and ran to find his friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +When Tim was tired, he went back to the seat to get his spade. He dug a big hole in the sand and found a shiny rock. Tim was so happy with his new treasure. He took his spade and the shiny rock home to show his mom and dad. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. He loved to fix things. One day, Tom saw a broken toy car in the park. He wanted to fix the car and make it work again. + +Tom asked his friends if they knew the price of the toy car. They did not know. Tom felt sad. He wanted to fix the car, but he did not know if he could. He thought hard about what to do. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He asked his mom for help. She knew the price of the toy car. With her help, Tom was able to fix the car. He felt happy and proud. Tom and his friends played with the car all day long. +Once upon a time, in a big swamp, there lived a pink frog named Lily. Lily was a very happy frog. She liked to play with her friends, jump high, and eat yummy bugs. + +One day, a big rain came to the swamp. The water went up and up. Lily was scared. She did not want her home to be all wet. So, she thought of a way to prevent the water from coming in. + +Lily and her friends worked together. They put big rocks and sticks around their homes. The rocks and sticks stopped the water from coming in. The swamp stayed safe and dry. Lily and her friends were very happy. They played and jumped high all day long. +One day, a little girl named Sue went for a walk. She saw a pretty view with a big tree and a small pond. Sue wanted to see more, so she climbed the tree. + +As Sue climbed, she saw a bird in the tree. The bird said, "Be careful! You might fall!" But Sue thought she was not stupid and kept climbing higher. She wanted to see the best view. + +Suddenly, Sue slipped and started to fall. The bird quickly flew and caught her. Sue said, "Thank you, bird! I was wrong. I should have listened to you." The bird smiled and said, "That's okay. Just be careful next time." Sue learned that it was important to listen and not take risks just for a better view. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Spot. Spot loved to watch his favorite cartoon on TV. He would sit in front of the TV every day and watch with his big, happy eyes. + +One day, when Spot was watching his cartoon, it suddenly stopped. Spot was sad because his cartoon had come to an end. He looked around and saw his toy ball. He got an idea! + +Spot decided to play with his toy ball instead of watching the cartoon. He had lots of fun running and jumping with the ball. In the end, Spot was happy again, even without his cartoon. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a fancy tree. This tree was very special because it could talk. One day, a kind squirrel came to the tree and said, "Hello, fancy tree! Can I have some of your nuts?" + +The fancy tree replied, "Of course, little squirrel! You can have some nuts, but please don't cut me." + +The squirrel was very happy and said, "Thank you, fancy tree! I promise I won't cut you." + +One day, a woodcutter came to the forest. He saw the fancy tree and wanted to cut it down. The squirrel saw the woodcutter and got scared. The squirrel quickly climbed the tree and whispered to it, "Don't worry, fancy tree. I will help you." + +The squirrel ran to the woodcutter and bit his leg. The woodcutter was surprised and dropped his axe. He ran away, and the fancy tree was safe. The tree thanked the squirrel for being a good friend and saving it from being cut. They lived happily ever after in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dry ball. It was sad because it could not roll. It tried and tried, but it just could not move. One day, it saw a little boy named Tim. The ball asked, "Tim, can you help me roll?" + +Tim said, "Yes, I can help you!" So, Tim pushed the ball with all his might. The ball started to roll and was very happy. As they played, the rain started to fall from the sky. The rain made the ground wet and the ball could roll even better. + +As they played, Tim and the ball became good friends. They rolled and played in the rain all day long. When the rain stopped, the sun came out and dried the ground. The ball was still able to roll, and they continued to play together. Tim and the ball were very happy and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy weapon in his room. It was easy to play with, but his mom did not allow him to have it. She said it was not safe. + +Tim was sad and asked his mom, "Why can't I play with my toy weapon? It's just a toy." His mom replied, "I know it's just a toy, but it can still hurt you or your friends." + +Tim thought about it and decided to find a new toy to play with. He found a big ball and asked his mom if he could play with it. She said yes, and Tim was happy. He played with the ball all day and forgot about the toy weapon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy cat that she loved very much. The cat was fake, but Lily did not care. She played with the cat all day and took it with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her toy cat. While playing, she saw a big girl named Emma. Emma had a real cat with her. Lily wanted to play with the real cat, but Emma said no. Lily was sad, but she still had her fake cat. She insisted that her fake cat was just as fun as Emma's real cat. + +Lily and Emma played in the park, but they did not play together. Lily played with her fake cat, and Emma played with her real cat. They looked at each other but did not talk. Yet, they both wanted to be friends. + +At the end of the day, Lily's mom called her to go home. Lily picked up her fake cat and walked to her mom. Emma looked at Lily and her cat. She felt bad for not letting Lily play with her real cat. + +As Lily was leaving, Emma called out to her. "Wait!" she said. "Do you want to play with my cat tomorrow?" Lily smiled and said yes. From that day on, Lily and Emma became friends and played together with both the fake cat and the real cat. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a normal boy who liked to play with his friends. One day, Tom and his friends decided to test their strength. + +Tom said to his friends, "Let's see who can carry the heaviest rock." All the friends agreed and started to find heavy rocks. They took turns carrying the rocks to see who was the strongest. + +After a while, a small girl named Lily came to watch. She saw that Tom and his friends were not helping each other. Lily said, "Why don't you help each other carry the rocks? You can carry more together." + +Tom and his friends listened to Lily and started to help each other. They found out that they could carry more rocks when they worked together. The friends learned that helping each other is better than trying to be the best alone. + +And so, the children in the village learned the value of teamwork and became better friends. They played together and helped each other, making their village a happier place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a small fireman named Tim. Tim loved to help people and fix things. He was very good at repairing things that were broken. One day, Tim saw a big red truck in his town. It was a fire truck! Tim was so excited because he wanted to be a big fireman one day. + +One day, Tim heard a loud noise outside. He saw that the big red fire truck was broken. The wheels were not working. Tim wanted to help. He remembered how he was good at repairing things. So, Tim went to the fire truck with his tools. + +Tim worked very hard to fix the fire truck. He used his tools to repair the wheels. After some time, the wheels were fixed and the fire truck could go again. The big fireman was very happy and thanked Tim. Tim felt proud because he could help the big fireman. From that day on, Tim knew he would be a great fireman when he grew up. +One day, Tom and his friend, Sam, were playing in the park. They saw a big TV with a cartoon on it. The cartoon was amazing! It had funny animals that talked and played games. Tom and Sam loved it. + +Tom said, "I want to grab that toy from the cartoon!" Sam agreed, "Me too! It looks so fun!" They both jumped and tried to grab the toy, but they couldn't reach it. + +Then, a nice man came and saw them trying to grab the toy. He said, "I can help you get the toy, but first, let's ask your mom and dad." Tom and Sam ran to their parents and asked if they could have the toy. Their parents said yes, and the nice man helped them get the toy. Tom and Sam were so happy and played with their new toy all day. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a big jar of blue paint. She thought it was so pretty! Sue wanted to spread the paint on her toys to make them look nice and organized. + +Sue went to her friend Tim and asked, "Do you want to help me spread the blue paint on our toys?" Tim said, "Yes! That sounds fun!" So, they started to spread the blue paint on their toys. They made sure to put the paint on neatly so their toys looked organized. + +After they finished, Sue's mom came in and saw the blue paint everywhere. She was not happy. She said, "Sue and Tim, you should have asked before using the paint. Now we have a big mess to clean up." Sue and Tim felt sad, but they learned that it's important to ask before using something that's not yours. +Once upon a time, there was a new tree. The tree had a lemon. The lemon was very yellow and round. The tree lived in a big garden with many other trees and flowers. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the garden. She saw the lemon and wanted to pick it. She believed the lemon would make a yummy drink. Lucy asked her mom if she could have the lemon. + +Her mom said yes, so Lucy picked the lemon. She took it home and made lemon juice with her mom. They both drank the juice and it was very good. Lucy was happy she found the lemon and believed in the magic of the garden. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mom. They walked to the park. Lily saw a pretty bird in the sky. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Mom! I see a pretty bird!" + +Her mom looked up and smiled. "Yes, Lily, that is a pretty bird. It is called a bluebird." + +As they walked, they saw ice on the ground. Lily was excited. "Mom, can I play with the ice?" she asked. + +Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The ice can be slippery." + +Lily played with the ice, making shapes and sliding her feet. She had so much fun with her mom at the park. They walked back home, hand in hand, talking about the pretty bird and the ice they saw. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there lived a grumpy old cat. The cat was grumpy because he did not like to play with the other animals. He just wanted to sleep all day. + +One day, a little bird came to the park. The bird liked to display her pretty wings. She would flap them up and down, making a fun motion. The other animals loved to watch her and they all wanted to play with her. + +The grumpy cat saw the bird and her motion. He thought it was silly, but he started to feel less grumpy. He decided to try the motion too. He moved his tail up and down, and soon all the animals were playing together. The cat was not grumpy anymore, and they all lived happily in the big park. +Once upon a time, there was a huge dog named Max. Max was a guard dog who lived in a big yard. He loved to run and play with his toys all day long. + +One day, a little cat named Luna came to the yard. Luna wanted to play with Max, but she was scared of the huge dog. Max saw Luna and wanted to be friends. + +Max tried to show Luna that he was nice. He managed to bring Luna a ball to play with. Luna saw that Max was a good guard dog and a kind friend. So, Luna played with Max and they had lots of fun together. +One day, a little boy named Tim was in his yard. He was nervous because he had to study for a big test at school. Tim's mom told him to study hard, so he could do well on the test. She said, "If you study, you will be ready for the test and not be nervous." + +In the yard, Tim found a big tree with a nice spot to sit and study. He opened his book and started to read. A little bird came and sat next to him. The bird sang a happy song that made Tim feel better. He thought that maybe the bird was telling him that he would do well on the test if he studied hard. + +The next day, Tim went to school and took the test. He remembered what his mom said and what the little bird sang. He was not nervous anymore because he had studied in the yard with the help of the little bird. When the test was over, Tim felt happy because he knew he did well. He couldn't wait to go back to the yard and tell the little bird the good news. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw pictures. One day, he drew a wild picture of a big lion with a long tail. The lion had a big smile and sharp teeth. Tim was very proud of his wild picture. + +Tim wanted to share his wild picture with his best friend, Sue. Sue loved animals, and Tim knew she would like his lion. So, Tim walked to Sue's house with his wild picture in his hand. He was excited to see Sue's happy face when she saw his lion. + +When Tim showed Sue his wild picture, she was very happy. She loved the lion and thought it was the best picture she had ever seen. They both sat down and drew more wild pictures together. They drew a big elephant, a tall giraffe, and a fast cheetah. Tim and Sue had a great time sharing their wild pictures with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a long rabbit. The rabbit had a big problem. The rabbit's long ears always got stuck in the bushes. The rabbit did not like this at all. The rabbit would suffer every time it tried to play in the forest. + +One day, the long rabbit met a small mouse. The small mouse saw the rabbit's long ears and said, "I can help you, rabbit!" The small mouse had a plan to fix the rabbit's ears. The small mouse got a soft string and tied the rabbit's long ears up. Now, the rabbit's ears would not get stuck in the bushes. + +The long rabbit was so happy. The rabbit and the small mouse played in the forest all day. They did not suffer any more. The rabbit's ears stayed tied up and did not get stuck. The long rabbit and the small mouse became best friends. They lived happily ever after in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very intelligent. One day, he went to the library with his mom. He loved to read books and watch the big kids read too. + +Inside the library, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to watch me read a book?" Tim nodded and they sat down together. They read a book about a cat and a dog. They had fun. + +But then, Tim saw a big spider on the floor. He was scared. He screamed, "Spider!" Sue was scared too. They ran out of the library and didn't finish the book. Tim and Sue were sad. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bob. Bob liked to fly high in the sky. One day, Bob saw a market. He wanted to see what was there. + +At the market, Bob met a cat named Sam. Sam said, "Hi, I am Sam. Do you want to be my friend?" Bob was scared. He did not trust Sam because he was a cat. But Sam said, "I am a nice cat. I will not hurt you. Trust me." + +Bob thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will trust you." They became friends and played at the market. They had fun and were happy. Bob learned that it was good to trust new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was an independent ant. He liked to do things all by himself. He lived in an underground home with his family. + +One day, Andy found a big hill. He wanted to push a ball to the top of the hill. Andy tried to push the ball, but it was too big. He tried and tried, but the ball would not move. + +Andy's friends saw him trying to push the ball. They came to help him. Together, they all pushed the ball up the hill. Andy learned that sometimes it is okay to ask for help. And they all played happily on the hill with the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She loved to cook in her little kitchen. One day, she decided to make a pastel, a yummy treat for her family. + +Sally mixed flour, water, and sugar in a big bowl. The mix became heavy, but she was strong. She rolled the mix flat and put it in a pan. Then, she added fruits and covered it with more mix. + +Sally put the pastel in the oven to cook. It smelled so good! When it was done, she took it out and let it cool. Her family came and they all ate the yummy pastel together. They were so happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toy mixer. He would push it, pull it, and spin it around. Spot was very happy when he played with his mixer. + +One day, Spot's friend, a bird named Tweet, came to visit. Tweet saw Spot playing with his mixer and thought it was fun too. Tweet had an idea. She wanted to record their playtime so they could watch it later. + +Tweet found a small camera and started to record Spot playing with his mixer. Spot was so excited! He jumped and barked, and the mixer spun faster and faster. They played all day long. + +When they were done playing, Tweet and Spot sat down to watch the video. They laughed and smiled as they watched themselves having fun. Spot and Tweet knew they would always remember this playful day with the mixer. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. He had many friends in the park. They would play ball and chase each other. Spot was always happy. + +One day, Spot's mom made a big meal for all his friends. She cooked yummy food like chicken, rice, and carrots. Spot's friends came to his house to eat the meal. They all sat down and shared the food. It was a fun time for everyone. + +After they finished eating, Spot's mom asked them to help clean up. Spot wanted to be a good helper, so he tried to carry a big plate. But he was clumsy and dropped it. His friends laughed and helped him clean up. Spot's mom was proud of him for trying to help. She gave him a big hug and said, "It's okay, Spot. We all make mistakes. You'll learn to pay attention and be careful next time." Spot and his friends played some more and had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a land with lots of snow, there was a little round ball named Bouncy. Bouncy loved to bounce up and down, fast and slow, all day long. He had a best friend named Snowy, who was a small, white snowman. They loved to play together in the snow. + +One day, Bouncy and Snowy decided to have a race. Bouncy said, "I can bounce fast! Can you run fast, Snowy?" Snowy replied, "I don't know, but I will try my best!" So they started the race. Bouncy bounced fast, and Snowy ran as fast as he could. + +As they raced, Bouncy and Snowy laughed and had fun. In the end, Bouncy won the race. But Snowy was happy too because they had so much fun together. They hugged and went back to play in the snow some more. And they were the best of friends, forever and ever. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Bob. Bob loved to jump and play in the pond. One day, Bob saw a big bucket near the pond. He wanted to see what was inside. + +Bob hopped over to the bucket and peeked inside. "Wow!" he said. "There are so many yummy bugs in here!" Bob couldn't resist the tasty bugs. He jumped into the bucket and started to eat them all. + +As Bob was eating, a little girl named Sue came to the bucket. She saw Bob and smiled. "Hello, green frog! Are you enjoying the bugs?" she asked. Bob nodded and said, "Yes, thank you!" Sue laughed and let Bob eat all the bugs he wanted. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gray cat named Sam. Sam loved to play with his ball. One day, while playing, Sam's ball started to slip away from him. It rolled down the street, and Sam ran after it. + +As Sam chased the ball, he met a big dog named Max. Max saw Sam and said, "Hi, Sam! What are you doing?" Sam replied, "I am trying to catch my ball. It slipped away from me." Max decided to help Sam find his ball. + +Together, they found the ball near a tree. Max said, "Sam, I can teach you how to hold your ball so it won't slip away again." Sam was happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" Max taught Sam how to hold the ball, and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, angry dog. The dog had a long chain. He lived in a small house with a nice family. The family loved the dog, but he was always angry. + +One day, the family went to the store. They wanted to pay for a toy that would make the dog happy. The toy was a colorful ball. They hoped the dog would like it and not be angry anymore. + +When they got home, they gave the dog the new ball. The dog played with the ball and his chain. He was not angry anymore. The family was happy, and the dog was happy too. They all played together and had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small house with a nice porch, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play on the porch with his toy cars. One day, when he was playing, he saw a little bird. + +Tim wanted to be friends with the bird, so he asked, "Bird, do you want to play with me?" The bird looked at Tim and said, "I am hungry. Do you have any tasty food?" + +Tim thought for a moment and then went inside the house to find some tasty food for his new friend. He found some bread and took it out to the porch. The bird was very happy and ate the bread. After eating, the bird played with Tim and his toy cars. + +From that day on, Tim and the bird became best friends. They played together on the porch every day, and Tim always made sure to have tasty food for his friend. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a wise old owl. The owl had lots of wisdom. He knew many things about the world. He lived in a big tree in the middle of the forest. Many animals came to him for help and advice. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the owl. The rabbit was sad. He wanted to join the other animals in their games, but they did not include him. The wise old owl listened to the rabbit's story. He thought for a moment and then shared his wisdom with the rabbit. + +The owl told the rabbit to be kind and share with the other animals. He said that if the rabbit did this, the other animals would want to include him in their games. The rabbit listened to the owl's wisdom and decided to try it. Soon, the rabbit was playing with the other animals and they all became good friends. The wise old owl smiled, happy to see the rabbit included and having fun. +There was a little bug. The bug was an insect. It was a helpless insect. It could not fly. It wanted to go to the big tree. But it could not walk that far. + +One day, a big bird saw the insect. The bird said, "Why are you so sad?" The insect said, "I want to go to the big tree. But I cannot fly. I am helpless." The bird felt bad for the insect. + +The big bird had an idea. It said, "I will help you. I will permit you to ride on my back." The insect was very happy. The bird took the insect to the big tree. The insect was no longer helpless. It thanked the bird for its help. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on the earth. One sunny day, he saw a group of kids playing a fun game. They were laughing and having a great time. + +Tim wanted to join the fun, so he walked up to the kids and asked, "Can I join you?" The kids smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" Tim felt happy and excited. + +They played games all day long. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. The sun began to set, and it was time to go home. Tim had made new friends, and he couldn't wait to join them again the next day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. Lily was very happy because she loved going to the store. She liked to look at all the things and say their names out loud. She knew the names of many things like apples, balls, and cats. + +One day, Lily felt a bit anxious when she went to the store. She saw a big dog outside the store, and she was scared of big dogs. Her mom held her hand and said, "Don't worry, the dog is nice." Lily felt better with her mom by her side. + +As they walked through the store, Lily said the names of the things she saw. She saw an apple and said, "Apple!" She saw a ball and said, "Ball!" When they got to the toy section, Lily saw a toy cat and said, "Cat!" Her mom smiled and bought the toy cat for Lily. They went home, and Lily played with her new toy cat all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little shark who loved to sing. He lived in the big sea with his family. One day, he met a delicate fish who was sad. + +"Why are you sad?" asked the little shark. The delicate fish said, "I can't sing like you, and I feel left out when everyone sings together." + +The little shark wanted to help the delicate fish. He said, "I can teach you how to sing, and we can sing together!" So, they practiced singing every day. Soon, the delicate fish learned to sing, and they both sang happily together. + +All the sea animals saw the little shark and the delicate fish singing together. They learned that helping others can bring happiness to everyone. The moral of the story is: when we help others, we also help ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her lime-colored ball. One day, she accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit a fragile vase on the shelf. The vase fell down and broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom heard the loud noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken vase and asked Lily what happened. Lily was scared and didn't want to talk because she knew she did something wrong. + +But then, Lily's mom sat down with her and talked to her gently. She explained that accidents happen and it's important to be careful with fragile things. Lily felt better after talking with her mom and promised to be more careful. They cleaned up the broken pieces together and hugged each other. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful with fragile things and to talk to her mom when she needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got bored. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm bored. Can we do something fun?" + +Mommy said, "Let's invite your friend Timmy over to play. Maybe that will be fun!" + +Lily liked that idea, so Mommy called Timmy's mommy and invited him over. When Timmy arrived, they played with their toys, but then Lily wanted a snack. She went to the freezer to get some ice cream, but it was empty. + +Lily got upset and said, "Mommy, there's no ice cream in the freezer! I wanted some!" + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We'll have to go to the store and get some more." + +Lily and Timmy were sad they couldn't have ice cream, but they still had fun playing together. They learned that even if things don't go as planned, they can still have fun with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing pretend and making up stories with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a mask to wear for Halloween. Timmy was so excited to wear it and show his friends. + +But when Timmy got to his friend's house, he saw that his friend already had a mask on. Timmy started to feel sad because he thought they couldn't both wear masks. But then, Timmy had a thoughtful idea. He suggested they play a game where they switch masks every few minutes. + +Timmy's friend loved the idea and they had so much fun playing together. Timmy realized that sometimes it's better to share and make compromises with friends. From that day on, Timmy and his friend played together with their masks on, always taking turns and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a lucky violin that he loved to play. One day, Tim wanted to wrap his violin in a pretty paper. He asked his mom to help him. His mom found a shiny paper and helped Tim wrap his violin. Tim was so happy and played his lucky violin all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the forest when she saw a furry wolf. She was scared, but the wolf said, "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you." + +Lily listened to the wolf and they became friends. They talked about their favorite things to do. Lily liked to draw and the wolf liked to run. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a big gun. The wolf said, "We need to hide!" So, they hid behind a big tree. + +After the hunter left, they continued to talk and play. Lily realized that not all wolves are scary and mean. The furry wolf was her new friend and she was happy to have met him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see the stars shining bright. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished to visit the universe and see all the stars up close. + +The next day, her parents took her to a museum. There was a big exhibit about space and the universe. Lily was so excited to learn about all the planets and stars. She saw a model of an enormous rocket ship and wished she could go on it and explore the universe. + +As they were leaving the museum, Lily saw a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. Later that night, she closed her eyes and made the same wish again. Suddenly, she felt herself floating up into the sky. She looked down and saw her house getting smaller and smaller. + +She was flying through space, seeing all the stars and planets up close. She was so happy and grateful for the penny that shined so bright and made her wish come true. From that day on, she knew that anything was possible if you believed in yourself and made a wish on a shining star. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed. Her mommy came to tuck her in and asked, "Did you hear a funny joke today, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I did! My friend told me a joke about a silly monkey who managed to climb a tree and then fell asleep." + +Mommy giggled and said, "That's a funny joke, Lily. Now it's time to go to sleep, so you can dream about silly monkeys and funny jokes." + +Lily closed her eyes and felt very cozy in her bed. She managed to fall asleep quickly and had sweet dreams all night long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she decided to pretend she was a princess. She put on a shiny crown and a pretty dress. + +As she was playing, her teddy bear asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm pretending I'm a princess," Lily replied with a jolly smile. + +Suddenly, she noticed that her crown was a bit dirty. She took it off and began to rub it with a soft cloth. "I want my crown to be shiny," she said. + +After a few minutes of rubbing, her crown was as good as new. "Now I'm ready to be a princess again!" Lily exclaimed. And with that, she continued to play pretend with her toys, feeling happy and jolly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and help her mommy with the plants. One day, her mommy showed her how to prune the flowers so they would grow big and strong. Lily thought it was very useful to know. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy were playing in the garden when they saw a little squirrel. The squirrel was carrying a big acorn in its mouth. Lily thought it was so cute and wanted to play with it. But her mommy warned her that the squirrel might bury the acorn and they wouldn't be able to find it anymore. + +As the day went on, Lily and her mommy continued to play in the garden. Suddenly, they noticed that the squirrel was nowhere to be found. Lily remembered what her mommy had said earlier and suggested they look for the acorn buried in the garden. They searched and searched until they finally found the acorn buried under the soil. Lily was so happy that they found it and thanked her mommy for teaching her about pruning and burying. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very smart because he knew how to count to ten and could even spell his name. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he heard a scary noise. It was a big bear! The bear roared and tried to scare Benny, but Benny was too smart for that. He quickly hopped away, but not before the bear swiped at his ear. Benny was scared, but he knew he had to be brave and keep hopping. Benny learned that even when he was scared, he could still be smart and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Billy. Billy was very scared of the dark and he always slept with a night light on. One day, Billy went to the farm to play with his friends. + +Billy saw a carrot and wanted to eat it, but he couldn't reach it. He asked his friend, the horse, to help him. The horse said, "Sure, I'll help you, but you have to give me a hug." Billy hugged the horse and the horse helped him get the carrot. + +Then, a big mean dog came and tried to snap at Billy. But the horse protected him and said, "Don't be scared, Billy, I won't let anything bad happen to you." Billy learned that it's important to have brave and kind friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest and look for mushrooms. One day, she found a pretty mushroom with spots on it. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. They discussed how mushrooms grow and how some of them can be very pretty. Lily was happy to learn something new! From that day on, she always looked for pretty mushrooms in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful red flower called a lily. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, mommy! Pretty red lily!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very pretty. But remember, we should never pick flowers from other people's gardens without asking first. We can observe them and enjoy their beauty, but we should leave them where they are." + +Lily nodded and put the red lily back where she found it. From that day on, she always admired the flowers in the garden without picking them. She learned that it's important to respect other people's property and appreciate the beauty around us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them go vroom vroom. One day, she saw her dad fixing his motor in the garage. + +"Hi Daddy!" she said. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to help me fix my motor?" her dad asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily replied. + +As they worked together, Lily noticed that the motor made a great sound when it was fixed. She tried to copy the sound by blowing air out of her mouth, but it didn't work. So her dad taught her how to whistle instead. And from that day on, whenever they fixed something together, they would whistle a happy tune. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends and eat sweet treats like candy and cupcakes. One day, Lily's mom took her to get her hair cut at a salon. Lily didn't like her old hair style, so she asked the hairdresser to give her a new one. The hairdresser washed Lily's hair with shampoo and water before giving her a pretty new style. Lily was so happy with her new hair that she couldn't stop smiling! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a shiny object on the ground. It was a small, sharp knife. + +Lily picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look what I found!" she said excitedly. + +Timmy looked at the object and said, "Be careful, Lily. That's a sharp knife. You don't want to hurt yourself with it." + +Lily nodded and put the rare object back on the ground. She knew it was better to be safe than sorry. From that day on, she always made sure to look out for sharp objects when she played in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the backyard. One day, she went to play in the bush behind her house. She saw a little bird that was worried because it couldn't fly. + +Lily asked, "What's wrong little bird?" + +"I can't fly high because my wings don't fit," replied the bird. + +Lily thought about how she could help the little bird. She ran inside and got a cardboard box. She cut it to make a ramp for the bird to climb up. The bird climbed up and tried to fly again. This time, it worked! The bird was able to fly high in the sky. + +Lily was happy to see the little bird fly. She went back inside and told her mom about how she helped the bird. Her mom was proud of her for being kind and caring. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for animals in need of help. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a lion who loved to roar. He roared so loud that all the animals in the jungle could hear him. One day, the lion met a shrimp. The shrimp was very small and the lion thought it was interesting to see such a tiny creature in the jungle. + +The lion asked the shrimp, "Do you want to hear me roar?" The shrimp replied, "Yes, I want to hear you roar." So the lion roared as loud as he could. The shrimp was scared and ran away. The lion felt bad and realized that his roar was too loud for the little shrimp. + +Days passed and the lion saw the shrimp again. This time, the lion remembered what had happened before and didn't want to scare the shrimp again. Instead, he asked the shrimp if it wanted to play. The shrimp was happy and they became good friends. From that day on, the lion never roared loudly around the shrimp again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his family. One day, they went to the store to pick out a film to watch together. Timmy's mom picked a spicy movie, but Timmy didn't like spicy things. + +When they got home, Timmy stared at the movie cover. He didn't want to watch it because it looked too scary. His mom tried to convince him to give it a chance, but Timmy was too scared. So, they picked a different movie instead. + +Timmy was happy they chose a different movie. It was a funny movie about animals, and Timmy loved animals. They all laughed and had a great time watching it together. From then on, Timmy knew to speak up when he didn't want to watch a spicy movie. +Once upon a time, there was a kind owner of a farm. He had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The owner was very compassionate and always took care of his animals. He would give them food and water every day. + +One day, the owner was walking in the field and saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. The owner picked up the bird and held it gently in his hands. He knew he had to yield to the bird's needs and help it. + +The owner took the bird to his house and put it in a warm and safe place. He gave the bird some food and water and waited for it to get better. After a few days, the bird was feeling much better and was able to fly again. The owner was happy to see the bird fly away, knowing that he had done the right thing by being compassionate and helping the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big red statue in the middle of the park. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is that big red thing?" + +"It's a statue, Lily. It's made of stone," replied her mommy. + +Lily went closer to the statue and touched it. "It's heavy! How much does it weigh?" she asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. But it must weigh a lot because it's so big," said her mommy. + +Lily looked at the statue and said, "It's so pretty. I wish I could take it home with me." + +Her mommy laughed and said, "It's too heavy to take home, Lily. But we can come back and visit it anytime we want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the summer because he could play outside all day long. He loved to run and jump and play with his toys in the grass. + +One day, Timmy found a small seed in the ground. He decided to water it every day and watch it grow. It took a long time, but eventually the seed grew into a big, beautiful flower. Timmy was so happy to see it grow! + +The flower was very rare and Timmy felt very special to have it in his garden. He would show it to all of his friends when they came to play. Timmy loved the summer even more now because he had a special flower that he grew all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike with his orange helmet on. One day, Timmy was riding his bike and he fell down. His helmet saved him from getting hurt. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't ride his bike anymore. But then, his dad helped him reverse the pedals on his bike so he could ride it backwards. Timmy was so happy! He rode his bike backwards all around the park. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw his friend Billy riding his bike with an orange helmet too. Timmy was so happy to see Billy. They rode their bikes together and had so much fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that her mommy gifted her. Lily loved her bracelet so much, she wore it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she didn't realize how tired she was. Suddenly, she let out a big yawn. + +Lily's friends noticed how tired she was and suggested they all take a nap under a big tree. As they were napping, Lily's bracelet fell off her wrist and landed in the grass. + +When Lily woke up, she couldn't find her bracelet. She searched and searched until she finally found it hiding in the grass. She was so happy to have her bracelet back and hugged it tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy were in the kitchen. Mommy was making breakfast while Lily was playing with her toys. + +Suddenly, Lily knocked over her cup of milk. "Uh-oh, what happened?" asked Mommy. + +"I made a mess," said Lily. "I'm sorry." + +"It's okay," said Mommy. "Let's clean it up together." + +They got a cloth and wiped up the milk. "Now everything is tidy again," said Mommy. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. "Thank you for helping me," she said. + +"You're welcome," said Mommy. "That's what mommies are for." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on a walk with his mom and saw a big, beautiful landscape with lots of trees and flowers. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, can we go play in the good landscape?" + +His mom replied, "Yes, we can go play there. But we have to be careful and not hurt the plants." + +Timmy let out a happy cheer and ran into the landscape. He played and had fun, picking flowers and chasing butterflies. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "That was the best day ever! Can we come back to the good landscape tomorrow?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. Timmy had a shelf in his room where he kept his toys. One day, he decided to peek at his toys on the shelf. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw him peeking. She said, "What are you doing, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I'm peeking at my toys on the shelf. They look crazy up there." His mom smiled and said, "That's nice, but it's time for dinner now." + +After dinner, Timmy went back to his room to play. He climbed up on the shelf to get his favorite toy. Suddenly, the shelf broke and Timmy fell to the ground. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that peeking and climbing on shelves can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, while she was playing, her mom called her to come inside the house. But Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she ignored her mom's call. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to put away her toys. Lily didn't want to do it, but her mom reminded her that it was important to be obedient and listen to her parents. So, Lily put away her toys in their case. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Remember, it's important to listen to your parents. They always want what's best for you." From that day on, Lily tried her best to be obedient and listen to her parents. And she learned that ignoring them wasn't the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally drove the car into a wall and it broke. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her dad saw that she was frustrated and asked her what happened. Lily showed him the broken toy car and her dad said he could fix it. He got a nail and some tape to wrap around the car to hold it together. + +Lily was happy again and thanked her dad for fixing her toy car. They played together for the rest of the day and Lily learned that even when things go wrong, there's always someone who can help make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to snuggle with every night. One day, her mommy washed the blanket and it didn't fit her bed anymore. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard music outside. It was a parade! She ran outside to see all the colorful floats and people dancing. She saw a clown with a big red nose and a funny hat. He saw Lily and gave her a balloon animal. + +Lily was so happy that she forgot about her blanket. She went back inside and found that her mommy had stretched the blanket so it fit her bed again. Lily snuggled with her blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of the parade and the funny clown. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big, wild horse. Lily was scared at first, but then she saw how beautiful the horse was and wanted to pet it. + +"Can I pet the horse, Mommy?" asked Lily. + +"No, honey. It's not safe. We don't know if the horse is friendly or not," replied her mom. + +Lily was sad, but she understood. They left the park and drove to a nearby ranch. Lily saw more horses there and was so excited. + +"Look, Mommy! More horses! Can we go see them?" she asked. + +"Sure, we can go say hello," said her mom. + +Lily and her mom walked up to the horses, but one of them was wild and kicked Lily. She cried and had to go to the hospital. From then on, Lily knew to always be careful around big, wild animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mom asked him to go to the grocery store to buy some bread and milk. Timmy didn't know where the grocery store was, so he asked his mom. His mom told him to look for a big sign that says "grocery". + +Timmy went outside and looked around, but he couldn't find the sign. He asked some people, but they were ignorant and didn't know where the grocery store was. Timmy felt sad and lost. He sat down on the sidewalk and started to cry. + +Just then, an old lady came by and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find the grocery store. The old lady smiled and took Timmy's hand. She showed him the way to the grocery store and even helped him buy the bread and milk. + +Timmy learned that it's okay to ask for help when you don't know something, and that there are kind people who will help you. He also learned that being ignorant is not a bad thing, as long as you are willing to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the circus with his parents. One day, they went to see the circus and Timmy was very excited. He saw a clown and he was very enthusiastic. The clown made Timmy laugh and he was very happy. + +After the circus, Timmy and his parents went home. But when they got home, Timmy realized he forgot his toy at the circus. He was sad because he loved that toy very much. His parents told him that it was okay and that they would get him a new one. + +Timmy learned that it's okay to forget things sometimes, but it's important to remember that there are always new things to be happy about. He also learned to be careful with his things so he doesn't forget them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play the violin. She had a special violin that her grandma gave her. One day, Lily went to a music store to buy some new strings for her violin. + +While she was there, she saw a different violin in the store. It was shiny and had a pretty bow. Lily wanted to try it out, so she asked the store owner if she could play it. + +The store owner said, "Sure, you can try it out, but be careful not to turn the knobs too hard." Lily played the different violin and it sounded beautiful. She loved it so much that she wanted to take it home with her. + +But then she remembered her special violin that her grandma gave her. She decided to stick with her old violin because it was more special to her. She thanked the store owner and left the store. When she got home, she played her old violin and it sounded just as beautiful as the different violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. His mom said they could go on a safari if Timmy promised to be good. + +They drove to the safari park and Timmy saw many animals. He saw a lion, a giraffe, and even a monkey swinging from tree to tree. Timmy wanted to follow the monkey, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +Timmy's mom was happy that Timmy was being flexible and listening to her. They had a great time on the safari and Timmy was so happy to see all the animals. When they got home, Timmy told his dad all about the safari and how he saw a lion and a giraffe. His dad was proud of him for being such a good listener. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park and explore the path. One day, she got lost and didn't know which way to go. She felt scared and alone. + +But then, a kind lady found her and helped her find her way back home. Lily was so grateful to the lady for helping her. She kept saying "thank you" over and over again. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and found the same path. She walked on it again and again, repeating the same steps. She felt happy and safe knowing that she knew the path and wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was very scared of the dark. One night, Polly flew out of his cage and got hurt. His wing was broken and he couldn't fly. Polly was very sad and scared. + +But then, a kind girl found Polly and took him to the vet. The vet helped Polly and put a bandage on his wing. Polly felt much better and his wing started to heal. The girl took care of Polly and gave him lots of love. + +After a few days, Polly's wing was healed and he could fly again. Polly was so happy and he sang a beautiful song to thank the girl for helping him. From that day on, Polly was never scared of the dark again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They both loved playing with toy cars and building towers with blocks. One day, they were playing together when Timmy said, "I think blue is the best color." Tommy replied, "No way, red is the best color." + +They started to argue about their opinion on the best color. The argument turned into a fight and they knocked over their tower of blocks. They were both upset and didn't want to play with each other anymore. + +But then, Timmy had an incredible idea. He said, "Let's build the biggest tower ever and use both red and blue blocks!" Tommy thought it was a great idea and they started to work together. They built a tower so tall that it reached the ceiling. They were both so proud of their incredible tower and they realized that it was better to work together than fight over their opinions. From that day on, they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sort her toys by color. She had a network of friends at preschool who also liked to play with toys. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new toy. They found a cheap toy that Lily really liked. It was a little bear that she could hug and play with. + +When they got home, Lily showed her new toy to her friends at preschool. They all thought it was cute and wanted to play with it too. Lily was happy to share her new toy with her network of friends. + +From that day on, Lily's little bear became a part of their toy collection. They would often sort their toys together and play with each other's toys. Lily was happy to have such good friends in her network. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who lived near the beach. Timmy loved playing in the sand and building sandcastles. One day, he found a shiny seashell and got very excited. + +Timmy's mom saw how happy he was and told him that he could sell the seashell. Timmy didn't know what "sell" meant, but his mom explained that it meant he could trade the seashell for money. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the beach and showed the seashell to his friends. They all thought it was very pretty and wanted to buy it. Timmy remembered what his mom said and sold the seashell to his friend for some money. + +Timmy was very happy that he could buy more toys with the money he earned. From that day on, he would always look for shiny seashells to sell to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lily saw a big dog. + +"Mommy, can I pet the dog?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," her mom said. + +Lily went to the dog and started petting him. Suddenly, the dog turned and started barking. Lily got scared and ran away. She fell on the ground and hurt her knee. It was terrible. + +"Are you okay?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded and her mom helped her up. They went home and put a bandage on her knee. From then on, Lily was more careful around dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Every day, they would go for a walk together and watch the sunset. + +One day, Max started to feel sick. Lily noticed that Max was suffering and knew that she had to help him. She took Max to the vet and the vet said that Max needed medicine to feel better. + +Lily gave Max his medicine every day and soon Max started to feel better. One evening, they went for a walk and watched the sunset again. Max was so happy to be outside and feeling better. + +"Thank you for taking care of me, Lily," Max barked. "You are the best owner in the whole world." Lily smiled and hugged Max. "I will always take care of you, Max," she said. And they watched the sunset together, happy and grateful for each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy lost her key to the front door. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she looked under the couch and found the key! She was so happy that she let out a big giggle. Her mommy was very proud of her for being so helpful. + +After they found the key, they decided to tidy up the house. Lily helped by picking up her toys and putting them in their box. Her mommy said she was doing a great job and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always helped keep the house tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy truck all day long. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his truck. He saw another little boy playing with a truck too. + +"Hi there! Can I play with your truck?" Timmy asked the other boy. + +"Sure, you can play with my truck. It belongs to both of us now!" the other boy replied. + +Timmy was so happy to play with the other boy's truck. They played together for a long time until it was time to go home. As Timmy was leaving, he said, "Thank you for sharing your truck with me. It was so much fun!" + +The other boy smiled and said, "No problem, Timmy. We can play with it together anytime. It belongs to both of us now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti for dinner. One day, Lily's mom made her a big bowl of spaghetti for dinner. Lily was so lucky to have such a yummy dinner. + +After dinner, Lily went outside to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, playing with his toy truck. Lily asked Timmy if she could play with him, but Timmy said no. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and saw her crying. She asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told her mom that Timmy didn't want to play with her. Her mom told Lily to kneel down and wipe her tears away. + +But Lily was still sad. She didn't want to play anymore. She went back inside and sat at the kitchen table. Her mom asked her if she wanted some more spaghetti, but Lily didn't want any. She just wanted to be alone. + +Lily's mom felt bad that her daughter was sad, but she didn't know how to make her feel better. So, Lily went to bed that night feeling sad and alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived near a big river. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk by the river. They saw a weak bird that fell in the water. Lily said, "Mommy, we have to save the bird!" Her mom replied, "Yes, we have to prevent it from drowning." + +Lily's mom quickly got a stick and reached out to the bird. She pulled it out of the river and put it on the ground. The bird was wet and cold, but it was still alive. Lily was happy that they saved the bird. The bird flew away, and Lily and her mom continued their walk by the river. They talked about how important it is to help animals and prevent them from getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly monkey named Max. Max lived in a big tree in the jungle. Max loved to move around and play with his monkey friends. + +One day, Max saw a banana tree far away. Max wanted to eat the bananas, so he told his friends, "I want to go to the banana tree." Max's friends said, "Okay, we will come with you!" + +Max and his friends started to move towards the banana tree. They walked and jumped over rocks and rivers. Max was so happy and jolly because he was going to eat lots of bananas. + +Finally, they arrived at the banana tree. Max and his friends ate lots of bananas and had a great time. Max said, "Thank you for coming with me, friends. I had so much fun!" And his friends replied, "We had fun too, Max. Let's do it again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around outside. One day, Max's owner gave him some yummy food to feed on. Max was so happy and ate all of it up. + +After eating, Max felt sleepy and decided to take a nap. He curled up in a cozy spot and fell asleep. While he was sleeping, there was silence all around. No birds chirping or people talking. It was very peaceful. + +When Max woke up, he felt cheerful and full of energy. He ran around and played with his toys. His owner was happy to see him so lively and gave him a treat to feed on. Max wagged his tail and happily gobbled up the treat. From that day on, Max knew that a good meal and a nap in silence made him feel cheerful and ready to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. It had lots of big floats and big balloons. The parade was very large and lots of people came to see it. + +A little girl wanted to see the parade too, but her mommy said she couldn't go. The little girl was sad. She wanted to see the big floats and the big balloons. + +But then, the mommy said she could go with her big brother. He would permit her to come along. The little girl was very happy and ran to get ready. She put on her big hat and went to see the big parade. +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 black dog running towards her. + +"Uh oh!" said Lily. "I'm scared of dogs!" + +The dog came closer and closer, and Lily stumbled and fell down. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a bell ringing. It was the dog's collar! The dog's owner came over and said, "Don't be afraid. My dog is friendly." + +Lily stopped crying and petted the dog. She wasn't scared anymore. She smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me." +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had a big pan that they used to make pretend soup. They filled the pan with water and added some toys and spoons. They stirred and tasted their soup and said, "Yum, yum, yum!" + +One day, their mom came home with a new pan. It was shiny and red and had a lid. She said, "Look, kids, this is a special pan for making real soup. It belongs to me, so please don't touch it. It is very hot and can hurt you." + +Tom and Mia were curious about the new pan. They wanted to see what it looked like inside. When their mom was busy in the living room, they sneaked into the kitchen and climbed on a chair. They reached for the lid and tried to lift it. + +But the lid was heavy and hot. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor with a loud bang. The water in the pan splashed and burned their fingers. They cried out in pain and fear. + +Their mom heard the noise and ran into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the tears. She was angry and scared. She said, "What have you done? I told you not to touch my pan. You could have been seriously hurt. You are very naughty and careless." + +But then she saw their red and swollen fingers. She felt sorry for them. She was compassionate. She said, "Oh, my poor babies. Come here, let me hug you and put some ice on your fingers. I'm sorry I shouted at you. I was just worried about you. I love you very much." + +Tom and Mia hugged their mom and said, "We love you too, mom. We're sorry we touched your pan. We won't do it again. We have our own pan for pretend soup. It belongs to us." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can go with me." + +"No, no, no, it is too high!" Tom says. "I will fall and hurt myself." + +Sara thinks of a way to make Tom brave. She sees a bag of salt on a bench. She takes some salt and puts it in her hand. + +"Look, Tom, I have magic dust!" Sara says. "If you sprinkle some on your head, you will not be scared anymore." + +Tom does not know that Sara is lying. He believes her. He takes some salt and sprinkles it on his head. + +"OK, Sara, I will try the slide," Tom says. + +They climb up the stairs and sit on the slide. Sara holds Tom's hand. They slide down fast and laugh. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. "The magic dust worked!" + +Sara smiles. She is happy that Tom is happy. She does not tell him that the magic dust is only salt. She thinks that sometimes a little lie can be good. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make towers and bridges and houses. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. They shared some of their blocks with each other, because they were polite. + +But then Ben saw a yellow block that Lily had. He wanted it very much. He asked Lily, "Can I have the yellow block, please?" + +Lily said, "No, Ben, this is my yellow block. You have many blue blocks. You can use them." + +Ben was angry. He did not like to hear no. He tried to grab the yellow block from Lily's hand. Lily held it tight. She did not want to give it to Ben. + +Ben was very angry. He pinched Lily's arm hard. Lily cried out loud. She dropped the yellow block. Ben took it and ran away. + +Lily was hurt and sad. She told the teacher what Ben did. The teacher was mad at Ben. She made him give back the yellow block to Lily. She also made him say sorry to Lily. But Lily did not want to play with Ben anymore. She did not trust him. + +Ben was sad and lonely. He had the yellow block, but he had no friends. He wished he had been polite to Lily. He looked at the yellow block. It had a zigzag on it. He did not like it anymore. He threw it away. +Lily did not like her tutor. He was always making her repeat words and sounds that she did not know. He said it was good for her, but Lily felt miserable. She wanted to play with her toys and watch cartoons, not sit at a table and look at books. + +One day, her tutor came with a new book. It had pictures of animals and their names. He pointed at a picture of a big cat with stripes and said, "This is a tiger. Can you say tiger?" + +Lily looked at the picture and said, "Tiger." + +"Very good," the tutor said. "Now repeat after me. T-i-g-e-r." + +Lily sighed and said, "T-i-g-e-r." + +The tutor smiled and turned the page. He pointed at a picture of a small bird with a long tail and said, "This is a peacock. Can you say peacock?" + +Lily looked at the picture and said, "Peacock." + +"Very good," the tutor said. "Now repeat after me. P-e-a-c-o-c-k." + +Lily groaned and said, "P-e-a-c-o-c-k." + +The tutor nodded and turned the page. He pointed at a picture of a big fish with a horn and said, "This is a narwhal. Can you say narwhal?" + +Lily looked at the picture and said, "Narwhal." + +"Very good," the tutor said. "Now repeat after me. N-a-r-w-h-a-l." + +Lily had enough. She threw the book on the floor and said, "No! I don't want to repeat! I don't like narwhals! I don't like you!" + +The tutor was shocked. He tried to pick up the book and calm Lily down, but she ran away to her room and slammed the door. She grabbed her teddy bear and hugged it. She felt angry and sad. She wished her tutor would leave her alone. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Ice Cream". They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. + +"What kind do you want?" the man in the truck said. + +"I want chocolate!" Ben said. + +"I want strawberry!" Lily said. + +The man gave them their ice cream and said, "That will be two dollars each." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They only had one dollar each. They did not have enough money to pay for the ice cream. + +"Can we have it for cheap?" Ben asked. + +"Sorry, no," the man said. "You have to pay the full price or give back the ice cream." + +Ben and Lily did not want to give back the ice cream. They liked ice cream very much. They looked around and saw a lady with a big fan. The fan was blowing cool air on her face. + +"Maybe she can help us," Lily said. + +They walked to the lady and said, "Hello, we need your help. We have ice cream but we do not have enough money to pay for it. Can we give you our ice cream and you give us your fan?" + +The lady looked at them and smiled. She liked children and she liked ice cream too. + +"Sure, why not?" she said. "I have another fan at home. You can have this one. It will help you stay cool in the sun." + +She took their ice cream and gave them her fan. Ben and Lily thanked her and ran back to the park. They played with the fan and felt the breeze on their faces. They were happy. They had gained a new fan and a new friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bicycles in the park. They have fun riding fast and slow, and going up and down the hills. + +One day, Anna sees a new bicycle in the park. It is big and shiny, and has a basket and a bell. Anna wants to try it. She leaves her bicycle on the grass and runs to the new bicycle. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben says. "That's not your bicycle. That's someone else's bicycle. You can't take it." + +"But I just want to try it for a little bit," Anna says. "It looks so nice. Please, Ben, let me try it." + +"No, Anna, you can't," Ben says. "That's not right. What if the owner comes back and sees you on their bicycle? They will be angry and sad. And what if someone takes your bicycle while you are gone? You will be angry and sad too. You have to leave the new bicycle alone and come back to your bicycle." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She knows Ben is right. She does not want to make anyone angry or sad. She does not want to lose her bicycle either. She leaves the new bicycle and runs back to her bicycle. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. "You are a good friend. You are fair. Thank you for telling me the truth." + +"It's okay, Anna," Ben says. "I'm glad you are back. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's play with our bicycles some more." + +Anna and Ben smile and ride their bicycles together. They have fun in the park. They are happy. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to play with the leaves. They jumped into the pile and threw leaves in the air. They laughed and giggled. + +But then they saw something scary. Under the leaves, there was a skeleton. It had bones and no skin. It had a skull and teeth. It looked like a monster. + +"Mom, look!" Tom shouted. "There is a skeleton in the leaves!" + +Mom came over and looked. She was not scared. She smiled and said, "That is not a real skeleton. That is a fake skeleton. Someone put it there for Halloween. Halloween is a day when people dress up and pretend to be scary." + +"Oh," Tom said. He felt better. He was not scared anymore. + +"Can we play with the skeleton?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom said. "But be careful. Don't break it." + +Tom and Lily picked up the skeleton. They decided to wrap it with leaves. They made it look like a hairy leaf monster. They put leaves on its head, arms, legs, and body. They had fun making the skeleton look silly. + +Then they put the skeleton on the slide. They pushed it down. The skeleton slid down and landed on the ground. The leaves fell off and the bones rattled. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They thought it was funny. They ran to the skeleton and hugged it. They were not scared of the skeleton anymore. They liked the skeleton. They named it Leafy. They played with Leafy until it was time to go home. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, they saw a new toy in the living room. It was a shiny blue car, with lights and sounds. It looked like a real car, but smaller. Tom and Lily wanted to play with it. They ran to the car and touched it. + +"Stop!" said Mom. "That is not your toy. That is a fake car. It belongs to your cousin. He will come to visit us soon. You can play with him then." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They liked the blue car. They did not want to wait. They looked at Mom. She was angry. She gave them a lecture. + +"A lecture is when I tell you something important. You have to listen and learn. You have to be nice and share. You have to respect other people's things. You have to say sorry when you do something wrong. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to Mom. They went back to their big red car. They played with it and had fun. They decided to wait for their cousin. They hoped he would like their car too. They wanted to be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with a puzzle on the floor. They liked puzzles. They had many pieces with different colors and shapes. They tried to fit the pieces together to make a picture. + +"Look, Lily, I found the piece for the dog's nose!" Ben said, holding a black piece. + +"Good job, Ben! Let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the piece. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was Mom. She was making cookies. They smelled delicious. + +"Kids, come here! The cookies are ready!" Mom called. + +Lily and Ben jumped up and ran to the kitchen. They forgot about the puzzle. They wanted cookies. + +"Wow, Mom, they look yummy!" Lily said, looking at the tray of golden cookies. + +"Can we have one, please?" Ben asked, licking his lips. + +"Of course, you can. But first, wash your hands. And be careful, they are hot!" Mom said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben washed their hands and took a cookie each. They bit into them and made happy sounds. + +"Mmm, these are delicious, Mom! Thank you!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like them. But don't eat too many, or you won't have room for dinner!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They ate their cookies slowly and enjoyed them. They remembered the puzzle on the floor. + +"Mom, can we go back to the puzzle?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. But don't make a mess, and clean up when you're done, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will. Come on, Ben, let's finish the puzzle!" Lily said. + +They ran back to the puzzle and started to look for the pieces again. They had fun playing with the puzzle. They did not stop until they made the whole picture. They were proud of themselves. They showed Mom their puzzle. + +"Wow, you did a great job, kids! That's a beautiful puzzle!" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. We like puzzles. They are fun!" Lily and Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and thanked her for the cookies and the puzzle. They were happy. They loved Mom. Mom loved them. +Ben and Mia like to play with gems. Gems are shiny and pretty. They have many colors. Ben and Mia have a box of gems. They like to number them and sort them. + +One day, they find a new gem in the box. It is big and green. It sparkles in the sun. Ben and Mia are very happy. They want to number it and sort it. + +"Look, Mia, this is a jolly gem!" Ben says. "It is so bright and nice. How many gems do we have now?" + +Mia counts the gems. She uses her fingers. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. We have ten gems, Ben. And this is the biggest one!" + +Ben and Mia smile. They put the jolly gem in the middle of the box. They make a circle of the other gems around it. They sing a song about gems. They are very jolly too. They love to play with gems. +Sam and Mia were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They looked at their books, but they did not want to read them. They looked at their TV, but they did not want to watch it. + +"Let's go outside," Sam said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Mia said. "But what can we do outside?" + +They put on their coats and hats and went outside. It was cold and snowy. They saw some kids making a snowman, but they did not want to join them. They saw some kids sledding, but they did not want to try it. They saw some kids having a snowball fight, but they did not want to get wet. + +"This is boring," Sam said. "There is nothing to do outside." + +"Look!" Mia said. "There is a penguin!" + +Sam and Mia ran to the penguin. It was black and white and had a yellow beak. It was standing on a patch of ice near a pond. It looked at them with curious eyes. + +"Hello, penguin," Sam said. "Where did you come from?" + +The penguin did not answer. It tilted its head and blinked. + +"Can you talk?" Mia asked. "Can you say something?" + +The penguin did not answer. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. + +"Roar!" the penguin said. + +Sam and Mia were surprised. They did not know that penguins could roar. They thought it was funny and silly. + +"Roar!" Sam said, copying the penguin. + +"Roar!" Mia said, copying the penguin. + +"Roar!" the penguin said, copying them. + +They laughed and roared together. They had fun with the penguin. They forgot that they were bored. They made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures and share snacks. One day, they saw a big house with many windows. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said. He was nosy and curious. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. She was careful and scared. "That's not our house. Mommy said we should not go to strangers' houses." + +"But I want to see," Tom said. He pulled Lily's hand and walked towards the house. + +"Please, Tom, stop," Lily said. She tried to pull back. "Promise me you won't go inside. Promise me, Tom." + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw that she was sad and worried. He did not want to make her cry. He liked her very much. + +"Okay, okay, I promise," Tom said. He let go of Lily's hand. "But can we look from the window? Just a little bit?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not like the idea, but she did not want to upset Tom either. She nodded. + +"Okay, but only from the window. And only for a minute. And we have to be quiet and careful. And we have to run away if we see anyone. Deal?" + +"Deal," Tom said. He smiled and hugged Lily. They walked to the house and peeked from the window. They saw a big room with a sofa, a table, a TV and some toys. They also saw a cat sleeping on the sofa. + +"Wow, look at that cat," Tom said. He pointed at the cat. "It's so fluffy and cute. I wish I had a cat." + +"Shh, Tom, be quiet," Lily said. She looked around nervously. "Someone might hear us." + +They watched the cat for a while. Then they heard a loud noise. It was the door of the house opening. They saw a man and a woman coming in. They looked angry and surprised. + +"Hey, who are you?" the man shouted. He saw Lily and Tom at the window. "What are you doing here? Go away!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They broke their promise. They ran away as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached the park. They were out of breath and shaking. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. He looked at Lily with sorry eyes. "I should have listened to you. That was a bad idea. Are you mad at me?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She was still scared, but she was also glad that they were safe. She forgave him. + +"No, I'm not mad at you," Lily said. She hugged Tom. "But don't do that again, okay? Promise me, Tom." + +"I promise, Lily," Tom said. He hugged her back. "I promise." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +One day, Mom and Dad have a meeting. They tell Lily and Max to be quiet and good. They give them some snacks and books. They go to the office and close the door. + +Lily and Max are bored. They do not want to read or eat. They want to play. They see a big box in the corner. They think it is a fun toy. They open the box and find many papers and pens. + +Lily and Max are happy. They take out the papers and pens. They start to draw and write on them. They make funny faces and shapes. They laugh and giggle. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They are angry. They stop the meeting and open the door. They see Lily and Max and the mess. They scream. + +"Lily and Max, what are you doing? These are important papers for the meeting! You ruined them!" + +Lily and Max are scared. They do not understand. They think they were playful. They start to cry. + +Mom and Dad are sorry. They hug Lily and Max. They say they love them. They say they should not play with the papers and pens. They say they should ask before they touch. + +Lily and Max say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they will not do it again. + +Mom and Dad smile. They say it is okay. They say they will clean up the mess. They say they will finish the meeting later. They say they will play with Lily and Max after. They say they are proud of their twins. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, Lily got sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. Mommy took her to the doctor. Ben had to remain at home with Daddy. + +"Can I go to the doctor too?" Ben asked Daddy. + +"No, you have to stay here. The doctor is only for sick people. You are not sick, you are healthy," Daddy said. + +"But I want to see the doctor. He has a white coat and a stethoscope. He gives stickers and lollipops. Lily always gets them. I never get them," Ben said. He felt envious of Lily. + +Daddy hugged Ben and said, "I know you want to see the doctor, but you don't need to. You should be happy that you are healthy. Lily is not happy. She is in pain and she has to take medicine. She would rather be at home with you. And she will share her stickers and lollipops with you when she comes back. I promise." + +Ben thought about what Daddy said. He realized that Daddy was right. He did not want to be sick like Lily. He wanted to play with Lily. He hoped that Lily would get better soon. He said, "Okay, Daddy. I will wait for Lily. I love Lily. I hope the doctor makes her feel good." + +Daddy smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. And I'm sure the doctor will make Lily feel good. He is a very good doctor. Now, why don't we play a game while we wait for Mommy and Lily?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, let's play a game. Can we play with the cars?" + +"Sure, we can play with the cars. Let's go to the living room and find them," Daddy said. + +Ben and Daddy went to the living room and played with the cars. They had fun and forgot about the time. Soon, they heard the door open. It was Mommy and Lily. They came back from the doctor. Lily looked tired, but she smiled when she saw Ben and Daddy. She ran to them and hugged them. She said, "Hi, Ben. Hi, Daddy. I missed you. The doctor was nice. He gave me a sticker and a lollipop. Do you want some?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Hi, Lily. I missed you too. I'm glad you are back. The doctor was nice to you. Thank you for sharing your sticker and lollipop. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Ben. And I love you, Mommy and Daddy. Thank you for taking care of me." + +Mommy and Daddy said, "We love you too, Lily. And we love you, Ben. You are both our precious twins. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some soup. It will make you feel better, Lily. And it will make you grow stronger, Ben." + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, let's go to the kitchen and have some soup. We are hungry." + +They all went to the kitchen and had some soup. They ate and talked and laughed. They were a happy family. They were not envious of anyone. They were grateful for what they had. +Anna liked to help her mom with the house. She liked to dust, sweep and fold clothes. She wanted to gain money like her mom did. Mom had a job at the store. She sold things to people and was very friendly. + +One day, Anna asked her mom, "Can I have a job too?" + +Mom smiled and said, "You are too little to have a job, but you can help me with a special task." + +"What is it?" Anna asked. + +Mom took out a big jar of coins. "This is my tip jar. People give me these coins when they like my service. You can help me count them and put them in different piles." + +Anna was excited. She liked to play with coins. She and mom sat on the floor and started to count. Anna learned how to make piles of five, ten and twenty coins. She also learned the names of the coins: penny, nickel, dime and quarter. + +Mom praised Anna for her good work. "You are very smart and helpful, Anna. You have gained a lot of skills today. And you know what? You can keep some of the coins for yourself. You have earned them." + +Anna was very happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my job." +Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily loved the swans. They were white and graceful. She wanted to touch one. + +"Mom, can I touch a swan?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, swans can bite. They don't like people to touch them. You can look at them from here, but don't go near them," mom said. + +But Lily did not believe mom. She thought mom was just scared. She wanted to be brave and friendly. She saw a swan that was alone on the edge of the pond. She thought it was sad and lonely. She ran to the swan and reached out her hand. + +"Hello, swan. I want to be your friend. Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you," Lily said. + +But the swan was not sad or lonely. It was angry and territorial. It did not want Lily to be near it. It saw Lily's hand and snapped at it. It bit Lily hard and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Mom, help!" Lily screamed. + +Mom heard Lily and ran to her. She saw the swan biting Lily's hand and shooed it away. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"Lily, are you okay? Let me see your hand. Oh, Lily, you have a big wound. We have to go to the doctor. Why did you touch the swan? I told you not to," mom said. + +Lily was in pain and in trouble. She was sorry and scared. She wished she had listened to mom. She was not brave or friendly. She was foolish and hurt. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I didn't believe you. I thought the swan was nice. I wanted to be its friend. But it was mean and bit me. I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry," Lily said. + +Mom was worried and angry. She was not grateful for Lily's curiosity. She was upset for Lily's disobedience. She took Lily to the doctor. The doctor cleaned and bandaged Lily's hand. He said Lily was lucky. The swan could have broken her finger. He said Lily had to be careful and listen to her mom. He said swans were not pets. They were wild animals. + +Lily learned a hard lesson. She never touched a swan again. She never wanted to be its friend again. She was afraid of swans. She hated swans. She wished she had never seen a swan. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play dress-up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes in a big box. They take out the clothes and try them on. + +"Look, Sara, I wear a big coat and a funny hat!" Tom says. He laughs and spins around. The coat is too long and heavy for him. He trips and falls on the floor. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Sara asks. She wears a dress and a necklace. The dress is too small and tight for her. The necklace is too long and shiny for her. She bends down to help Tom. + +"I'm okay, Sara, but the coat is too heavy for me. And the hat is too big for me. They make me fall down." Tom says. He takes off the coat and the hat. He puts them back in the box. + +"Let's try something else, Tom. Something that fits us better." Sara says. She takes off the dress and the necklace. She puts them back in the box. + +They look for other clothes in the box. They find a shirt and a skirt for Sara, and a sweater and pants for Tom. They put them on and look at each other. + +"Much better, Sara. You look pretty in the shirt and the skirt." Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. You look nice in the sweater and the pants." Sara says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy with their new clothes. They do not notice that the floor is messy with clothes and hats and shoes. They do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They keep playing dress-up. +Lily was very scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the sun went down. She thought there were terrible things hiding under her bed and in her closet. She always asked her mom or dad to stay with her until she fell asleep. + +One night, her mom told her a story about a brave girl who was not afraid of the dark. The girl had a special toy that helped her relax. It was a soft bunny that glowed in different colors. The girl hugged the bunny and watched the colors change. She felt calm and happy. She told the dark that it was her friend and that it could not hurt her. She closed her eyes and dreamed of nice things. + +Lily liked the story and asked her mom if she could have a bunny like that. Her mom smiled and said she had a surprise for her. She gave her a box and told her to open it. Lily opened the box and saw a soft bunny that glowed in different colors. She was so happy and thanked her mom. She hugged the bunny and watched the colors change. She felt calm and happy. She told the dark that it was her friend and that it could not hurt her. She closed her eyes and dreamed of nice things. She was not scared of the dark anymore. +Sara loved her doll very much. She named her doll Lily and took her everywhere. She played with Lily, talked to Lily and hugged Lily. Lily was her best friend. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and Lily. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave Lily alone. She asked her mom if she could take Lily with her. + +"No, Sara, you can't take Lily with you. She might get dirty or lost. You have to leave her here with me. You can play with her later. Just behave and have fun, okay?" her mom said. + +Sara did not like that. She wanted to be with Lily. She did not listen to her mom. She said, "No, mom, I want Lily. She is my friend. I don't want to play with other kids. They are mean. Lily is nice." + +She grabbed Lily from her mom and ran to the swings. She did not see the big boy who was swinging fast. He bumped into Sara and made her fall. Lily flew out of her hands and landed on the ground. Sara cried and ran to get Lily. But it was too late. A big dog saw Lily and thought she was a toy. He ran to Lily and bit her. He tore Lily apart and ran away with her. + +Sara screamed and cried. She lost her doll. She lost her best friend. She was very sad. Her mom came to hug her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara, I'm so sorry. You should have listened to me. You should have behaved. Now Lily is gone. You were lucky to have her, but you were not careful. I'm sorry, Sara, I'm sorry." + +Sara did not say anything. She just cried and cried. She wished she had behaved. She wished she still had Lily. She wished she was lucky. But she was not. She was very unlucky. She was very unhappy. The end. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree. Tom wants to climb the tree. He says to Anna, "Look, a big tree! Let's climb it!" + +Anna is scared. She says to Tom, "No, Tom, it is too high. We can fall and hurt ourselves. Mom and dad will be angry. Let's play on the slide instead." + +Tom is independent. He does not listen to Anna. He says, "I am not scared. I am brave. I can climb the tree. You are a baby. You stay on the ground." + +Tom runs to the tree. He grabs a branch and pulls himself up. He climbs higher and higher. He feels happy and proud. He looks down and sees Anna. He says, "Ha ha, Anna, look at me! I am on the top of the tree! You are so small and silly!" + +Anna is sad and worried. She says, "Tom, please come down. It is not safe. You can slip and fall. Please, Tom, please!" + +But Tom does not listen. He wants to climb higher. He sees a file on a branch. He thinks it is a toy. He reaches for the file. But the file is sharp. It cuts his hand. Tom screams. He lets go of the branch. He falls to the ground. He hits his head. He does not move. + +Anna cries. She runs to Tom. She says, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? Wake up, Tom, wake up!" + +But Tom does not wake up. He is hurt. He is still. He is gone. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, a big package came to their house. It had a red bow on it. Lily and Ben wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a new toy for us!" Lily said. + +"Or a big cake!" Ben said. + +They ran to the package and tried to open it. But it was too hard. The package was fat and heavy. They pulled and pushed, but nothing happened. + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She grabbed the bow and yanked it. But the bow did not come off. It was stuck. + +"No, let me try!" Ben said. He kicked the package with his foot. But the package did not move. It was strong. + +They started to fight. They shouted and cried. They wanted to see what was inside the package. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She picked up the package and put it on the table. + +"This is not for you," she said. "This is for your grandma. It is her birthday. We have to send it to her." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know it was for grandma. They loved grandma. They wanted to make her happy. + +"Can we say sorry to the package?" Lily asked. + +"Can we draw a picture for grandma?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and said yes. She gave them some paper and crayons. They drew a picture of themselves and the package. They wrote "We love you, grandma" on it. They put it inside the package and sealed it. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "You are very sweet. Grandma will love your picture and your package." + +Lily and Ben felt happy. They had tried to open the package, but they had learned to share and care. They hoped grandma would like her package. They wondered what was inside. +Lily and Tom are playing with dough in the kitchen. They like to make shapes and pretend they are baking. Lily makes a star and Tom makes a snake. + +"Look at my star!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"Look at my snake!" Tom says. "It is so long and scary!" + +They show each other their dough shapes and laugh. They are having fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the dough on the table, on the floor, on the chairs, and on the kids. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "You made a big mess!" + +"We are playing with dough!" Lily and Tom say. "We are working hard!" + +Mom shakes her head. She sees the dough is dirty. It has hair and dust and crumbs in it. She does not want the kids to eat it. + +"You cannot play with dough like this!" Mom says. "It is not good for you! You need to clean up!" + +Lily and Tom are sad. They like their dough shapes. They do not want to throw them away. + +"But we worked hard!" Lily says. "Can we keep them?" + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"You can keep them, but only if you do something for me," Mom says. "You need to help me make real dough. Then we can bake cookies together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They like cookies. They nod and say yes. + +"Okay, then," Mom says. "Let's go wash our hands first. Then we can work with clean dough." + +Lily and Tom follow Mom to the sink. They wash their hands and dry them. Then they go back to the kitchen. They help Mom measure, mix, and roll the dough. They cut out shapes with cookie cutters. They put them on a baking sheet. They put them in the oven. + +Soon, the kitchen smells good. The cookies are ready. Mom takes them out and lets them cool. She gives Lily and Tom each a cookie. They take a bite. They are delicious. + +"Yum!" Lily and Tom say. "Thank you, Mom!" + +"You're welcome," Mom says. "Thank you for helping me. You worked well." + +Lily and Tom hug Mom. They are happy. They learned something new. They played with dough and made cookies. They cleaned up their mess. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things on the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +One day, they found a big sack on the sand. It was blue and soft and had long strings. Lily and Ben thought it was a toy. They picked it up and ran to Mom and Dad. + +"Look what we found!" they shouted. "Can we play with it?" + +Mom and Dad looked at the sack and gasped. They knew it was not a toy. It was a jellyfish. A jellyfish can sting and hurt people. + +"Drop it, drop it!" Mom and Dad said. "That's a jellyfish, not a toy. It's dangerous!" + +Lily and Ben dropped the sack and backed away. They felt scared and sorry. They did not know it was a jellyfish. They thought it was playful. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and explained. They said jellyfish live in the water and sometimes come to the shore. They said jellyfish are not bad, but they have to be careful around them. They said they can look at them, but not touch them. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said sorry. They learned something new that day. They decided to play with other things on the beach, like balls, buckets, and kites. They still had fun and enjoyed the sun. They did not touch the jellyfish again. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But their favorite was the otter. The otter was brown and furry, and had a thick tail. It liked to swim and play in the water. + +"Look, mom, the otter is sliding on the rock!" Tom said, pointing at the pool. + +"Yes, it is having fun," mom said. "Do you want to feed it some fish?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +Mom bought some fish from the zookeeper and gave them to Tom and Lily. They walked to the edge of the pool and threw the fish to the otter. The otter caught the fish with its mouth and ate them happily. + +"Hello, otter, do you like the fish?" Lily asked. + +The otter made a squeaky noise and nodded its head. + +"Can we pet you, otter?" Tom asked. + +The otter swam closer to them and let them touch its fur. + +"Be gentle, Tom and Lily," mom said. "Don't pull its tail or ears. Mind the otter." + +"OK, mom, we will mind the otter," Tom and Lily said. They stroked the otter softly and smiled. The otter smiled back and gave them a wet kiss. They laughed and hugged the otter. + +They had a lot of fun with the otter. They thanked the zookeeper and said goodbye to the otter. They waved at the otter as they left. The otter waved back and slid on the rock again. +Lily liked to go to class. She had many friends in class. They liked to play and learn new things. Lily's teacher was nice and funny. She made jokes and songs for the class. + +One day, the teacher said they would have a special class. They would go to the park and have a picnic. Lily was happy. She liked the park and the picnic. She packed her bag with a sandwich, a juice and a cookie. + +At the park, the teacher showed them different animals and plants. She told them funny stories about them. The class laughed and asked questions. They saw birds, squirrels, flowers and trees. They also played games and sang songs. + +Lily had a lot of fun. She shared her sandwich, juice and cookie with her friends. She also made a new friend. His name was Ben. He was new in class. He was shy and quiet. Lily said hello and invited him to play. Ben smiled and said thank you. He played with Lily and her friends. + +Lily was happy. She liked her class. She liked her teacher. She liked her friends. She liked the park and the picnic. She liked to include everyone. She had a good day. +Tom liked to read novels. He had many novels in his room. He did not like to share his novels with anyone. He was selfish. + +One day, his friend Lily came to his house. She saw his novels and wanted to read one. She asked Tom, "Can I read one of your novels, please?" + +Tom said, "No, you cannot. These are my novels. I own them. You cannot touch them." + +Lily was sad. She said, "But I like novels too. And you have so many. Can't you share one with me?" + +Tom said, "No, I cannot. Go away. Leave me alone." + +Lily was angry. She said, "You are not a good friend. You are selfish. You only care about yourself." + +She left his room and went to play with his sister, who was nice and shared her toys. Tom stayed in his room with his novels, but he felt lonely and unhappy. He realized that novels are not as fun as friends. He wished he was not so selfish. +Sara likes to feed her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and long hair. Sara pretends that Lily is hungry and gives her some milk and cookies. She says, "Here you go, Lily. Drink your milk and eat your cookies. They are yummy and good for you." + +One day, Sara finds a sock on the floor. It is a big sock, with stripes and holes. Sara thinks it is a funny sock. She wonders if Lily would like it. She picks up the sock and goes to her room. She sees Lily sitting on her bed, waiting for her. She says, "Hello, Lily. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" + +Lily does not answer, because she is a doll. But Sara thinks she nods. She shows her the sock and says, "Look, Lily. This is a sock. It is soft and warm. You can wear it on your foot, or on your hand, or on your head. Do you want to try?" + +Lily still does not answer, but Sara thinks she smiles. She puts the sock on Lily's head and says, "There, Lily. You look so cute. The sock is harmless. It will not hurt you or make you dirty. Do you like it?" + +Lily does not say anything, but Sara thinks she likes it. She hugs Lily and says, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend. Do you want to feed the sock some milk and cookies?" + +Lily does not reply, but Sara thinks she agrees. She pours some milk and breaks some cookies and puts them in front of the sock. She says, "Here you go, sock. Drink your milk and eat your cookies. They are yummy and good for you." + +Sara and Lily feed the sock and have a tea party. They are happy and have fun. They do not know that the sock belongs to Sara's brother, who is looking for it everywhere. He does not think the sock is funny or cute. He thinks it is his sock and he wants it back. But he does not find it, because Sara and Lily hide it under the bed. They do not want to share it. They think it is their sock and they love it. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big map of the world. They liked to point at different places and pretend they were there. + +One day, they saw a picture of a beautiful island with palm trees, sand and water. They both wanted to go there. + +"I wish I could live on that island," Lily said. "It looks so fun and nice." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can dream about it tonight." + +They agreed to try to dream about the island and meet there in their dreams. They said goodbye and went to their homes. + +That night, Lily closed her eyes and thought hard about the island. She imagined herself lying on the sand, swimming in the water and climbing the trees. She felt happy and relaxed. + +Ben also closed his eyes and thought about the island. But he did not feel happy. He felt envious. He wanted the island to be his alone. He did not want to share it with Lily or anyone else. He imagined himself pushing Lily away, taking all the toys and fruits and making a big fence around the island. He felt greedy and mean. + +In their dreams, Lily and Ben met on the island. Lily smiled and waved at Ben. She wanted to play with him and share the island. But Ben did not smile. He glared at Lily and shouted at her. + +"Go away! This is my island! You can't have any of it!" + +He threw sand and sticks at Lily. He grabbed her toys and fruits and ran to his fence. He locked the gate and laughed. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why Ben was so mean. She cried and wished she could go home. + +But she could not. She was stuck on the island with Ben. And Ben was stuck on the island with no one but himself. They both had a bad dream. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be envious and greedy. Share and be kind. Or you might end up alone and unhappy. +Sara and Ben like to play with gears. They have a big box of gears in different colors and shapes. They can make cars, robots, and animals with gears. Sometimes they share their gears, and sometimes they fight over them. + +One day, Sara and Ben are making a big gear tower. They use red, blue, and yellow gears to make a tall and strong tower. They are very happy and proud of their tower. They want to show it to their mom and dad. + +But then, a big wind comes and blows their tower down. The gears fall and break. Sara and Ben are very sad and angry. They cry and yell at each other. They say it is the other's fault. They do not want to play with gears anymore. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to see what is wrong. They see the broken gears and the sad and angry kids. They hug Sara and Ben and tell them it is okay. They say the wind was too strong and the tower was too weak. They say it is not their fault. They say they can fix the gears and make a new tower. + +Sara and Ben stop crying and yelling. They feel better. They say they are sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. They say they still like to play with gears. They say they want to make a new tower. Mom and dad help them pick up the gears and fix them. They make a new tower, but this time they make it lower and wider. They say it is stronger and safer. They are happy and proud again. They show their tower to mom and dad. Mom and dad smile and clap. They say they are proud of Sara and Ben. They say they are good at playing with gears. They say they love them. They hug and kiss them. Sara and Ben hug and kiss them back. They say they love them too. They say they are happy. They play with gears until it is time for dinner. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box of post in the hall. The post is for their parents and neighbors. + +"Look, Lily, post!" Tom says. "Let's play postman and postwoman. We can put the post in different places." + +"OK, Tom, that sounds fun!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to lose the post or make a mess." + +They take some post from the box and run around the house. They put the post under the sofa, in the fridge, in the bathtub, and in the trash. They think they are very successful and clever. + +"Ha ha, this is so funny!" Tom says. "The people will be so surprised when they find their post!" + +"Yes, they will!" Lily says. "But we have to hurry. We have to put all the post before Mom and Dad come home." + +They take more post from the box and go outside. They put the post in the mailbox, in the tree, in the car, and in the doghouse. They laugh and giggle. + +"Wow, we are the best postman and postwoman ever!" Tom says. "We put the post everywhere!" + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom and Dad. They are home from work. They see the post all over the house and the yard. They are very angry and sad. + +"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" Mom says. "This is not a game! This is important post! You have ruined it!" + +"Daddy, we are sorry!" Lily says. "We were just playing. We wanted to be successful." + +"Playing? Successful?" Dad says. "This is not playing. This is bad. Very bad. You have to say sorry to everyone. And you have to clean up this mess. Now!" + +Tom and Lily start to cry. They feel very bad. They wish they had not played with the post. They wish they had listened to Lily. They wish they had a good ending. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big watch on the grass. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Wow, look at this watch!" Lily says. "It is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Ben says. "You can play with something else." + +Lily is sad. She wants the watch too. She thinks Ben is not nice. She says, "That is not fair. We can share the watch. Or we can take turns." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to share. He says, "No, this is my watch. Go away!" + +Lily is angry. She does not want to go away. She says, "No, you go away! You are a meanie!" + +They start to yell at each other. They do not listen to each other. They pull the watch from each other. The watch breaks. The colors fall out. They are both shocked. + +They look at the broken watch. They feel sorry. They say, "Oh no, what have we done? We broke the watch. It was so pretty. Now it is gone." + +They look at each other. They feel sad. They say, "We are sorry. We were not good friends. We should have shared. We should have been nice." + +They hug each other. They say, "We are friends. We can play together. We can find something else to play with." + +They see a big drum in the park. It is loud and fun. It is available. They say, "Look, a drum! We can play with the drum. We can make music." + +They run to the drum. They take turns to hit the drum. They make a rhythm. They march to the rhythm. They smile and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are squirrels. They like to play in the park. They find many acorns on the ground. They want to save them for winter. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big acorn!" Tom says. He picks up the acorn with his paws. He tries to put it in his mouth, but it is too big. + +"Let me help you, Tom," Lily says. She pushes the acorn with her nose. She pushes and pushes, but the acorn does not fit. + +"Ouch, Lily, you hurt my mouth!" Tom says. He drops the acorn and rubs his mouth. + +"Sorry, Tom, I was trying to help," Lily says. She feels bad. + +"Maybe we can find a smaller acorn," Tom says. He looks around and sees a small acorn under a leaf. He picks it up and puts it in his mouth. It fits perfectly. + +"Good job, Tom, you found a small acorn!" Lily says. She claps her paws. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are a good friend," Tom says. He smiles and wags his tail. + +They run to their tree and hide their acorns in a hole. They are ready for winter. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to climb the hill and pick some flowers. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to the hill!" Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. + +They rush to the hill, holding hands. They are happy and excited. They see many colors and smells. They pick some flowers and put them in their pockets. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, black dog. It is barking and running towards them. It looks angry and scary. + +Lily and Ben are afraid. They drop their flowers and turn around. They want to go back to the park. But the dog is faster. It is getting closer and closer. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben scream. + +They see a man. He is the dog's owner. He has a leash in his hand. He is running after the dog. He has a worried face. He is shouting at the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, stop! Come back here! Don't chase the kids!" + +He catches the dog and puts the leash on him. He is sorry and embarrassed. He walks to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm so sorry, kids. Are you OK? My dog is not bad, he just likes to play. He didn't mean to scare you." + +Lily and Ben are still scared, but they are also relieved. They nod their heads. They are OK. + +The man gives them some candy and some flowers. He says he is sorry again. He takes his dog and leaves. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are glad they are safe. They go back to the park. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. They show them the candy and the flowers. + +Mom and dad are proud of them. They say they are brave and smart. They hug them and kiss them. They say they love them. + +Lily and Ben smile. They love their mom and dad. They love the park. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted a snack. They went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. They saw a big box of ice cream. They smiled. + +"Let's eat ice cream!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Max said. + +They took the box out of the freezer and opened it. They saw many colors of ice cream. They took big spoons and dug in. They did not use bowls or plates. They ate the ice cream right from the box. + +They chewed and licked and slurped. They made a lot of noise. They also made a lot of mess. The ice cream dripped on their hands and faces and clothes. The box was half empty and sticky. + +Mom came into the kitchen. She saw Lily and Max and the ice cream and the mess. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"Eating ice cream!" Lily and Max said. + +"You can't eat ice cream like that! You need bowls and plates and napkins! And you need to ask me first! Look at this mess!" Mom said. + +She took the box and the spoons and put them back in the freezer. She gave Lily and Max some wet wipes and told them to clean themselves up. She said they had to help her clean the kitchen too. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They liked ice cream, but they did not like making Mom angry. They learned their lesson. Next time, they would ask Mom before eating ice cream. And they would use bowls and plates and napkins. And they would not make a mess. +Ben and Lily were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They loved their grandma very much. She always brought them toys and sweets and told them funny stories. Today was a special day. It was grandma's birthday. + +"Can we give her our card now?" Lily asked Ben. They had made a big card for grandma with crayons and stickers. They had written "Happy Birthday Grandma" and drawn hearts and flowers. + +"Not yet, Lily. We have to wait until she comes in. Then we can say 'Surprise!' and give her our card and a hug," Ben said. He was the big brother and he knew how to make grandma happy. + +They heard a car stop outside. They ran to the window and saw grandma get out. She had a big smile on her face and a big bag in her hand. + +"Grandma, grandma, grandma!" they shouted and ran to the door. They opened it and jumped on grandma. + +"Surprise!" they said and gave her their card and a hug. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" grandma said and kissed them. "This is the best birthday ever. You are the best grandchildren ever. I love you so much." + +She opened their card and looked at it. She smiled and said, "This is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. You are so clever and creative. I will keep it forever." + +She opened her bag and took out two toys. One was a red car for Ben and one was a pink doll for Lily. + +"These are for you, my darlings. I hope you like them," she said and gave them the toys. + +"We love them, grandma. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" they said and played with their toys. + +They had a lot of fun with grandma. They ate cake and sang songs and told stories. They were very happy. They loved their grandma very much. +Ben and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing was to slide on the big track. The track was long and fast and made them feel happy. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a new track that was bigger and faster than the old one. It looked fun and exciting. Ben and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Can we slide on the new track, mom?" they asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It's very high and steep. Hold on tight and don't let go," mom said. + +Ben and Lily ran to the new track. They waited for their turn. Then they climbed up the steps and sat on the top. They looked down and saw the ground far away. They felt scared and excited. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. Let's go!" Lily said. + +They pushed themselves and slid down the new track. They went very fast and felt the wind in their hair. They screamed and laughed. They liked the new track. + +But then something bad happened. The new track had a bump at the end. Ben and Lily did not see it. They flew off the track and landed on the grass. They hurt their arms and legs and heads. They cried and cried. + +Mom heard them and ran to them. She saw them on the ground and felt sad and angry. She picked them up and hugged them. She checked their wounds and said: + +"Oh, Ben and Lily. You are hurt. Why did you slide on the new track? It's not safe. It's not for little kids. You should have stayed on the old track. The old track is ordinary, but it's good. It doesn't hurt you. You were silly and naughty. Now we have to go to the doctor. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had not slid on the new track. They wished they had stayed on the old track. The old track was ordinary, but it was better. They learned their lesson. They never slid on the new track again. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a shiny thing in their mom's room. It was a diamond ring that their dad gave to their mom. Anna and Ben wanted to play with the ring, so they took it and ran to their room. + +"Look, Ben, it is so pretty and sparkly!" Anna said, holding the ring in her hand. + +"Can I see it, Anna? Please?" Ben asked, reaching for the ring. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Anna said, pulling the ring away from Ben. + +Ben was sad and angry. He tried to grab the ring from Anna, but Anna was stronger. They started to fight and yell. Their mom heard them and came to their room. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" their mom asked, looking at them. + +"Anna took your ring and she won't share it with me!" Ben said, pointing at Anna. + +"Anna, is that true? Did you take my ring?" their mom asked, looking at Anna. + +Anna felt scared and guilty. She nodded and gave the ring back to her mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play with it. It was so shiny and pretty," Anna said, looking down. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I know you like shiny things, but you can't take things that are not yours. The ring is very special to me and your dad. It is not a toy. And you should always share with your brother. He is your best friend. How would you feel if he took something from you?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, brother. We're sorry, sister." + +They hugged each other and their mom. Their mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, ask me before you touch anything in my room. And remember, sharing is caring." + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They never took anything from their mom's room again. And they always shared their toys and played nicely. They were happy twins who loved each other and their mom. +Sam liked to write. He had a big book and many colors. He wrote his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He wrote about the sun, the moon, and the stars. He wrote about his toys, his friends, and his dreams. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Sam could not go to the park or play with his ball. He was sad. He wanted to write, but he had no more paper. He looked around his room. He saw his wall. It was white and empty. He had an idea. + +He took his colors and went to his wall. He started to write. He wrote big and small. He wrote fast and slow. He wrote happy and sad. He wrote a mighty story. He was proud. + +But his mom was not. She came into his room and saw his wall. She was angry. She said, "Sam, what did you do? You cannot write on the wall. That is bad. You have to clean it up. Now!" + +Sam was scared. He did not want to make his mom angry. He did not know writing on the wall was bad. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to write. I had no more paper. I wrote a mighty story. Do you want to hear it?" + +His mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also loved Sam. She said, "OK, Sam. Tell me your mighty story. But after that, you have to help me clean the wall. And next time, ask me for more paper. OK?" + +Sam nodded. He smiled. He told his mom his mighty story. She listened. She smiled too. She said, "That is a mighty story, Sam. You have a good imagination. But you also have to follow the rules. Writing is good, but not on the wall. OK?" + +Sam said, "OK, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +They hugged. They cleaned the wall. They got more paper. Sam wrote more stories. His mom read them. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They were very excited, because grandma always had fun games and yummy treats for them. They packed their bags with their favorite toys and clothes, and got in the car with mom and dad. + +The car ride was very long, and Ben and Lily got bored and sleepy. They started to argue about who could play with the hero doll, a special toy that they both liked. Ben said he should have it, because he was older and stronger. Lily said she should have it, because she was smarter and nicer. They pulled and tugged at the doll, until it ripped in half. Ben and Lily both cried, and mom and dad were very angry. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, they were still sad and mad. Grandma greeted them with a big hug and a smile, and told them to unpack their bags and make themselves at home. She said she had a surprise for them in the living room. Ben and Lily followed her, hoping it was something good. + +They were amazed to see a huge pile of toys on the couch. Grandma said she had bought them some new toys, because she knew they loved to play. She said they could choose any toy they wanted, and share with each other. Ben and Lily looked at the toys, and saw cars, dolls, books, puzzles, and more. They also saw two hero dolls, exactly like the one they had broken. They looked at each other, and felt sorry for what they had done. + +They hugged each other, and said they were sorry. They thanked grandma for the toys, and each picked a hero doll. They decided to play together, and have fun. They forgot about their fight, and their long car ride. They were happy, and not sleepy anymore. They were glad they had each other, and grandma. They were the heroes of their own story. +Bunny and Fox were friends who liked to play in the forest. One day, they saw a human house with a big window. Bunny was curious and wanted to look inside. Fox was scared and told Bunny to stay away. + +"Bunny, humans are bad. They can hurt us. We should not go near their house," Fox said. + +"Bunny, don't be a baby. I just want to see what they have. I dare you to come with me," Bunny said. + +Bunny hopped to the window and peeked inside. He saw a human family sitting on a couch. They had a big TV, a fluffy rug, and a shiny lamp. Bunny thought they looked cozy and happy. He wished he had a house like that. + +Fox followed Bunny and saw the same thing. He also saw a big dog sleeping on the floor. He thought the dog looked scary and hungry. He wished he was back in the forest. + +"Bunny, let's go. This is not our place. The dog might wake up and chase us," Fox said. + +Bunny did not listen. He wanted to see more. He jumped on the window sill and tapped on the glass. He wanted to say hello to the humans. + +The humans heard the noise and looked at the window. They saw Bunny and Fox and were surprised. They thought they were cute and funny. They smiled and waved at them. + +The dog heard the noise and looked at the window. He saw Bunny and Fox and was angry. He thought they were intruders and prey. He growled and barked at them. + +Bunny and Fox were startled and scared. They realized they made a mistake. They jumped off the window sill and ran away as fast as they could. The dog chased them and tried to catch them. + +Bunny and Fox ran to the forest and hid behind a tree. They were safe but shaken. They breathed hard and looked at each other. + +"Bunny, I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. You were right. Humans are bad. They have a mean dog. We should not have gone near their house," Fox said. + +"Bunny, I'm sorry. I should not have dared you. You were right. We should be happy with what we have. We have a nice forest. We don't need a house like that," Bunny said. + +Bunny and Fox hugged and forgave each other. They learned their lesson. They decided to never go near the human house again. They went back to their homes and slept peacefully. They were sleepy but happy. +One day, a curious boy named Tom saw a big red truck outside his house. He wanted to see what was inside, so he ran to the truck and climbed in. He saw many buttons and levers and a big horn. He pressed the horn and it made a loud noise. He was very happy. + +But he did not know that the truck belonged to a fireman who was helping his neighbor. The fireman had left the truck for a moment to get his hose and ladder. He heard the horn and ran back to the truck. He saw Tom inside and was very angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing here? This is not a toy, this is a fire truck! You could have caused an accident!" the fireman shouted. + +Tom was scared and sorry. He did not mean to make trouble. He just wanted to see the truck. He started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, mister. I was curious. I like fire trucks. They are cool and brave. They save people from fires," Tom said. + +The fireman softened his voice. He saw that Tom was just a little boy who loved fire trucks. He remembered that he was once like that too. + +"It's okay, kid. I understand. Fire trucks are cool and brave. But they are also dangerous. You have to be careful and respectful. They are not for playing. They are for saving," the fireman said. + +He took Tom out of the truck and gave him a hug. He showed him his hose and ladder and his helmet and coat. He told him how he saved people from fires and how he trained to be a fireman. He also gave him a sticker with a fireman badge. + +Tom was amazed and grateful. He learned a lot from the fireman. He thanked him and said he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. The fireman smiled and said he was proud of him. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, blocks and books. They liked to share and take turns with their toys, because they knew they had value. Value means they are good and important. + +But then, something strange happened. Lila's favorite doll, Anna, vanished. Vanish means to go away and not be seen. Lila looked everywhere for Anna, but she could not find her. She felt sad and scared. She asked Ben, "Have you seen Anna? She is my best doll. She has a pink dress and yellow hair." + +Ben shook his head. He had not seen Anna. He felt sorry for Lila. He said, "Maybe she is hiding. Let's look for her together. Maybe she is under the sofa, or behind the curtain, or in the closet." + +They searched all over the living room, but they could not find Anna. They were about to give up, when they heard a noise. It was a meow. Meow is the sound that cats make. They looked at the window, and they saw their cat, Fluffy, sitting on the sill. Fluffy had something in her mouth. It was Anna! + +Lila and Ben ran to the window. They were alert. Alert means to be ready and watchful. They said, "Fluffy, drop Anna! She is not your toy. She is Lila's doll. She has value. She is good and important." + +Fluffy looked at them with her green eyes. She did not want to drop Anna. She liked to play with her. She thought she was a soft and tasty toy. But she saw that Lila and Ben were angry and serious. She knew they loved Anna. She did not want to make them sad. She opened her mouth and let Anna go. + +Lila and Ben were happy. They thanked Fluffy for giving Anna back. They hugged Anna and checked if she was okay. She was a little dirty and wet, but she was not hurt. She smiled at them with her stitched mouth. She was glad to be with them again. + +Lila and Ben learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with their toys, and to keep them away from Fluffy. They also learned to be kind to Fluffy, and to give her some of their other toys that she could play with. They knew that Fluffy had value too. Value means to be good and important. They all had value, and they all loved each other. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. She sang songs she knew and songs she made up. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you want to go to the opera with me? The opera is a place where people sing very well. They sing stories with music and costumes and lights. It is very fun and beautiful." + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to go to the opera. Can I sing too?" + +Mom said, "No, Lily, you cannot sing at the opera. You have to be quiet and listen. The singers at the opera have practiced a lot and they are very good. They serve the music and the story with their voices. They make the people feel happy or sad or scared or excited with their singing. You can sing at home or at school or at the park, but not at the opera." + +Lily said, "OK, mom, I will be quiet and listen. But can I clap and cheer when they are done?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can clap and cheer when they are done. That is how you show them that you liked their singing and their story. They will be very happy to hear you clap and cheer. They will see that you are a cheerful and kind girl who loves music." + +Lily and mom went to the opera. They saw a big building with many people and many seats. They sat in their seats and waited for the show to start. Lily saw a big curtain on the stage. She wondered what was behind it. + +Soon, the lights went down and the music started. The curtain opened and Lily saw the singers. They wore colorful and shiny costumes. They moved and danced and acted. They sang with big and beautiful voices. Lily listened and watched. She was amazed and curious. She felt happy and sad and scared and excited with the singers. She forgot to sing. She only wanted to hear and see the opera. + +When the opera was over, the singers bowed and smiled. The people clapped and cheered. Lily clapped and cheered too. She was very loud and proud. She said, "Mom, that was the best thing ever. I love the opera. Can we go again?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Lily, we can go again. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You were a very good girl. You did not sing at the opera. You listened and learned. You served the music and the story with your ears and your eyes. You made the singers and me very happy with your clapping and cheering. You are a cheerful and kind girl who loves music." +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat spaghetti for dinner. Mom is cooking spaghetti in the kitchen. She tells them to wash their hands and set the table. + +"Come on, Ben, hurry!" Lily says. She runs to the sink and turns on the water. She rubs her hands with soap and rinses them. She grabs a towel and dries them. + +"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Ben says. He walks slowly to the sink. He likes to play with the water and the soap. He makes bubbles and pops them. He laughs. + +"Lily, Ben, dinner is ready!" Mom calls. She puts a big pot of spaghetti on the table. She also has a bowl of sauce and a plate of cheese. + +"Yay, spaghetti!" Lily says. She runs to the table and sits on her chair. She takes a fork and a spoon and serves herself some spaghetti. She adds some sauce and cheese on top. + +"Ben, hurry!" Mom says. "Your spaghetti is getting cold." + +"Okay, okay!" Ben says. He turns off the water and dries his hands. He runs to the table and sits on his chair. He sees that Lily has a lot of spaghetti on her plate. He wants some too. He serves himself some spaghetti. He adds some sauce and cheese on top. + +"Thank you, Mom, for the spaghetti!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my little ones!" Mom says. She smiles and sits on her chair. She serves herself some spaghetti. She adds some sauce and cheese on top. + +They all eat their spaghetti and enjoy their dinner. They talk and laugh and have fun. They love spaghetti. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with shapes on the floor. They had red circles, blue squares, green triangles and yellow stars. Lily liked the yellow stars best. She wanted to have them all for herself. + +"Give me that star!" she said to Ben, who was holding one. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "You have many stars already." + +Lily was angry. She grabbed the star from Ben's hand and ran to her room. She shut the door and put all the stars on her bed. She smiled and said, "Now I have all the yellow stars. They are so pretty and shiny. I don't need any other shapes or colors." + +Ben was sad. He knocked on Lily's door and said, "Lily, please come out and play with me. I miss you. We can share the shapes and have fun together." + +But Lily did not answer. She did not hear Ben. She was too busy looking at her stars. She did not notice that the room was dark and lonely. She did not see that the stars were not so bright without the sun. + +After a while, Lily felt bored and tired. She wanted to play with Ben and the other shapes. She wanted to see the sun and the sky. She realized that having all the stars was not so fun after all. She felt sorry for being mean to Ben. + +She opened the door and saw Ben sitting on the floor. He looked up and smiled. He said, "Lily, I'm glad you came out. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and hugged Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish and greedy. I don't need all the stars. You can have some too. We can share and be happy." + +Ben and Lily played with the shapes on the floor. They made patterns and pictures with the red circles, blue squares, green triangles and yellow stars. They laughed and had fun. They learned that sharing is caring and that friendship is more valuable than anything. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a can of paint near the slide. It is red paint. + +"Look, paint!" Lily says. "Let's paint the slide!" + +Tom nods. He likes red. He takes the can and opens it. He pours some paint on the slide. It is shiny and wet. + +Lily takes a stick and dips it in the paint. She draws a big heart on the slide. She smiles. "I love paint!" she says. + +Tom and Lily spring on the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He is the park keeper. He sees the paint on the slide. He sees Tom and Lily. He shouts. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing? You made a mess! This is bad! Very bad! You have to clean it up!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They did not know it was bad. They thought it was fun. They look at the man. They look at the paint. They are sorry. + +"Sorry, mister," Tom says. "We did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, mister," Lily says. "We like paint. But we did not know it was your slide." + +The man sighs. He is still angry, but he sees that Tom and Lily are young. He sees that they are sorry. He decides to be kind. + +"OK, OK," he says. "But you have to help me clean it up. And no more paint, OK? Paint is for paper, not for slides." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say OK. They help the man clean the slide. They use water and soap. They scrub hard. They make the slide clean again. + +The man thanks them. He tells them to be careful next time. He tells them to play nicely. He gives them a smile. + +Tom and Lily smile back. They say thank you. They say goodbye. They go to play somewhere else. They do not use paint anymore. They use crayons. They draw on paper. They are good. +Lily loved to collect things. She had a big box full of shiny stones, pretty shells, soft feathers and colourful buttons. She liked to look at them and sort them and make patterns with them. Sometimes she shared them with her friends and they played together. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mum and dad. She saw a lot of new things to collect. She saw a shiny coin, a sparkly ring, a fluffy scarf and a red hat. She wanted to put them in her box, but her mum and dad said no. They said those things belonged to other people and it was not nice to take them. Lily felt sad and angry. She did not understand why she could not have them. + +She saw a table with a lot of cups and plates and spoons. They had tea and cake and biscuits on them. Lily liked tea and cake and biscuits. She thought maybe she could have some. She ran to the table and grabbed a cup and a plate and a spoon. She did not see the lady who was sitting there. The lady shouted and the cup and the plate and the spoon fell to the ground. They broke into pieces. The tea and the cake and the biscuits spilled everywhere. Lily got wet and sticky and dirty. The lady was very angry and so were Lily's mum and dad. They said Lily was naughty and rude and she had to say sorry. Lily felt scared and ashamed. She did not mean to make a mess. + +Lily said sorry to the lady and to her mum and dad. She cried and hugged them. They said they loved her and they forgave her, but she had to learn to ask before she took things. They said they would help her find some nice things to collect that did not belong to anyone. They said they would make some tea and cake and biscuits at home and share them with her. Lily felt a little better. She still loved to collect things, but she also wanted to be kind and polite. She hoped the lady would be happy again. She hoped she would find some new friends to play with. She hoped she would not feel miserable anymore. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they find a big iron box in the garage. It is heavy and hard and has a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it has something inside," Sam says. + +They try to open the lock, but it is too tight. They need a key or a tool. + +"Let's go ask Dad. Maybe he knows," Tim says. + +They run to the house and find Dad in the kitchen. He is making a sandwich. + +"Dad, Dad, we found a big iron box in the garage. Can you help us open it?" Sam says. + +Dad smiles and puts down his knife. He follows them to the garage. + +"Ah, this is an old supply box. It belonged to your grandpa. He was a soldier in the war," Dad says. + +"What is a supply box?" Tim asks. + +"It is a box that has things you need, like food, water, medicine, or clothes. Your grandpa used it when he was far away from home," Dad says. + +He takes a key from his pocket and unlocks the box. He opens the lid and shows them what is inside. + +There are some cans of beans, some bottles of water, some bandages, some socks, and some pictures. + +"Who are these people?" Sam asks, pointing to a picture of a group of men in uniforms. + +"These are your grandpa's friends. They were in the same team. They fought together and helped each other," Dad says. + +He picks up another picture of a young woman with a pale face and a red dress. + +"And this is your grandma. She was your grandpa's wife. He loved her very much. He carried this picture with him all the time," Dad says. + +He looks sad and hugs the picture. + +Tim and Sam feel sorry for Dad. They hug him too. + +They decide to leave the supply box alone. They think it is very special and important. + +They go back to their toy cars and trucks. They play and have fun. They are happy to have Dad and each other. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big melon in their neighbor's garden. It was green and round and looked very sweet. + +"Let's take the melon and eat it," Sam said. He was older and liked to do bad things. + +"No, we can't do that," Ben said. He was younger and liked to do good things. "The melon belongs to the neighbor. It is not ours." + +But Sam did not listen. He jumped over the fence and grabbed the melon. He ran back to Ben and said, "Come on, let's go. We have a melon now." + +Ben was scared and sad. He did not want to steal the melon. He wanted to be honest and kind. But he followed Sam because he was his brother. + +They ran to the park and found a shady spot under a tree. They cut the melon and took a bite. But the melon was not sweet. It was bitter and sour and made them spit. + +"Yuck, this melon is awful," Sam said. He was frustrated and angry. He threw the melon away and said, "Let's go home. This was a waste of time." + +Ben looked at the melon and felt sorry. He said, "Maybe the melon was not ripe yet. Maybe the neighbor was waiting for it to grow sweet. Maybe we should have asked him first." + +Sam did not say anything. He knew Ben was right. He knew he had done a bad thing. He felt ashamed and sorry too. + +They walked home quietly and hoped the neighbor would not find out. But the neighbor did find out. He saw the melon on the ground and the fence broken. He knew who did it. He went to their house and told their mom. + +Their mom was very angry and disappointed. She made them go back to the neighbor and apologize. She also made them work in his garden for a week to make up for the melon. + +Sam and Ben learned their lesson. They learned that stealing is wrong and that they should respect what belongs to others. They also learned that being greedy does not pay off and that being honest and kind is better. They never stole a melon again. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. Ben has a lot of cards. Sam has a few cards. Ben wants to win the game. He says, "I have more cards than you. I will win the game. You will lose the game." + +Sam feels sad. He does not like to lose. He says, "No, you will not win the game. I will win the game. You will lose the game." He tries to get more cards from Ben. Ben does not let him. They start to fight. They pull and push each other. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the cards and the brothers. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting. You are not playing nice. You are making a mess. You are making me uncomfortable. You need to share the cards and take turns. You need to say sorry to each other." + +Ben and Sam stop fighting. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brother." They hug each other. They share the cards and take turns. They play the game again. They have fun. They do not care who wins or loses. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She smiles and says, "Good job, brothers. You are playing nice. You are making me comfortable. I love you both." +Anna and Ben were adventurous twins who liked to explore the forest near their house. One day, they found a big stone that looked like a dinosaur egg. They wanted to take it home and show their mom and dad. + +"Look, Ben, a dinosaur egg!" Anna said, pointing at the stone. + +"Wow, it's so big and round!" Ben said, touching the stone. "Let's roll it to our wagon." + +They tried to roll the stone, but it was too heavy and stuck in the mud. They pushed and pulled, but the stone did not move. + +"Help, help!" they shouted, hoping someone would hear them. + +A man who was walking his dog heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. He saw the twins and the stone and smiled. + +"Hello, kids, what are you doing here?" he asked. + +"We found a dinosaur egg and we want to take it home, but it's too heavy and stuck," Anna said. + +"That's not a dinosaur egg, that's a stone," the man said. "It's been here for a long time. It's part of the forest." + +"But we like it, it's so cool," Ben said. + +"I understand, but you can't take it home. It belongs here. It's too big and heavy for your wagon. It might break it or hurt you. And it might prevent other animals and plants from growing here. Why don't you leave it here and come back to visit it whenever you want?" the man suggested. + +Anna and Ben thought about it and decided the man was right. They said goodbye to the stone and thanked the man for his help. They promised to come back and see the stone again. They got on their wagon and went home, happy and adventurous. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play near the old mill. The mill had a big wheel that turned with the water. Sometimes they threw stones in the water and watched them splash. + +One day, Tim found a shiny coin on the ground. He was very happy and showed it to Sam. Sam wanted the coin too. He said, "Tim, can I see your coin for a moment?" Tim said, "OK, but be careful. It is mine." Sam took the coin and ran away. He said, "Ha ha, now it is mine!" + +Tim was very sad and angry. He ran after Sam and shouted, "Sam, give me back my coin! That is not fair!" Sam did not listen. He ran to the mill and tried to hide behind the wheel. But he was not careful. He slipped and fell into the water. The water was cold and fast. Sam was scared and cried for help. + +Tim heard Sam's cry. He ran to the mill and saw Sam in the water. He wanted to help him, but he did not know how. He saw a long stick near the wheel. He grabbed the stick and reached out to Sam. He said, "Sam, grab the stick! I will pull you out!" + +Sam saw the stick and grabbed it. Tim pulled hard and removed Sam from the water. Sam was wet and shivering. He said, "Tim, thank you for saving me. I am sorry for taking your coin. It was wrong and mean. Can you forgive me?" Tim said, "Yes, I forgive you. But you have to be honest and share. That is what friends do." Sam nodded and gave back the coin to Tim. He said, "You are right. You are a good friend. Can we still play together?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But let's play somewhere else. The mill is not safe." + +The end. + +Moral value: Honesty is the best policy. Friendship is more valuable than money. Help others in need. Be careful around dangerous places. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with green grass. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Ben says. He puts on his red cap and runs to the hill. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily says. She puts on her blue cap and follows Ben. + +They climb and climb and climb. They are tired and thirsty, but they keep going. They want to reach the top of the hill. They see some flowers and some rocks and some bugs. They say hello to the flowers and the rocks and the bugs. + +They finally reach the top of the hill. They look around and see the park, the trees, the sky, and the sun. They also see a big lake with some ducks and some fish. They are happy and excited. + +"Wow, look at the lake, Lily! It is so big and shiny!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is beautiful! And look at the ducks and the fish! They are so cute and funny!" Lily says. + +They sit on the grass and watch the lake. They take off their caps and lie on the grass. They feel the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair. They close their eyes and smile. + +"Ben, are you fine?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, Lily, I am fine. Are you fine?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I am fine. I like the hill and the lake and the ducks and the fish. And I like you, Ben. You are my best friend." Lily says. + +"I like you too, Lily. You are my best friend too. And I like the hill and the lake and the ducks and the fish. And I like our caps. They are nice and warm." Ben says. + +They hug each other and lie on the grass. They are fine and happy. They are best friends. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They liked to jog and play on the swings and slides. They saw a big dog with a ball in its mouth. Tom wanted to play with the dog and the ball, but Anna was scared of the dog. + +"Can I play with the dog, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only if the dog's owner says yes, and you are gentle and kind," mom said. + +Tom ran to the dog and said, "Hi, dog. Can I play with you and your ball?" + +The dog wagged its tail and dropped the ball. Tom picked it up and threw it. The dog ran after it and brought it back. Tom and the dog had fun. + +Anna watched from afar. She wanted to join, but she was still scared. She saw the dog's owner, a nice lady, sitting on a bench. She walked to her and said, "Hi, lady. Can I pet your dog?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course, dear. His name is Rex. He is very friendly and clever. He likes to play and cuddle." + +Anna reached out her hand to touch Rex, but he barked and jumped on her. Anna was startled and fell down. She started to cry. + +"Rex, no! Bad dog!" the lady said. She pulled Rex away and helped Anna up. "I'm so sorry, dear. He didn't mean to hurt you. He was just excited to see you." + +Anna was still crying. She ran to her mom and hugged her. Mom comforted her and said, "It's okay, Anna. Don't be afraid. Rex is a good dog. He just wanted to say hello. He didn't know you were scared. Sometimes dogs do that when they are happy." + +Tom came over and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't know you were scared of Rex. He is a nice dog. He played with me and the ball. Do you want to try again?" + +Anna looked at Rex. He looked sad and sorry. He licked her hand and wagged his tail. Anna felt sorry for him too. She wiped her tears and said, "Okay, Tom. I'll try again. But you have to stay with me." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Anna. I'll stay with you. We can play with Rex and the ball together. He is a clever dog. He can catch and fetch." + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. Let's play with Rex and the ball together. He is a friendly dog. He can bark and cuddle." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are very brave, Anna. And you are very kind, Tom. You are good siblings. Rex likes you both. You can play with him anytime." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are very good, Tom and Anna. You learned to share and care. You made a new friend. Rex is a lucky dog." + +Tom, Anna, Rex, and the lady jogged and played in the park. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big house on the hill. It was dark and scary. + +"Let's go see the house," Tom said. He liked to be brave. + +"No, Tom, don't go. Mom said it is a bad house. A witch lives there," Lily said. She was afraid. + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the house. He knocked on the door. It opened by itself. Tom went inside. + +Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. She saw a big room with a lot of books and jars. There was a fire in the corner. And there was a woman. She was old and bald. She had a long nose and a black dress. She was the witch. + +"Who are you?" the witch asked. She looked angry. + +Tom and Lily were very scared. They did not say anything. + +"Are you here to steal my things?" the witch asked. She pointed at them with a stick. + +"No, no, we are sorry. We just wanted to see the house," Tom said. He tried to be nice. + +"Too late. You are in trouble now. I will turn you into frogs," the witch said. She started to say some words. + +Lily and Tom ran to the door. They wanted to get out. But the door was locked. They could not open it. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. They hoped someone would hear them. +Lila was a dog who lived with a human family. She liked to play with the human children, who gave her toys and treats. Sometimes, they would throw a ball for her, and she would run and catch it. Then, they would say, "Good girl, Lila! Shake!" and hold out their hand. Lila would put her paw in their hand and shake it. She liked to make them happy. + +One day, Lila was alone in the house. The human family had gone out in their car. Lila was bored and lonely. She looked for something to do. She saw a big bag on the floor. It smelled like food. Lila was hungry. She went to the bag and tore it open with her teeth. Inside, she found many boxes and cans. She tried to open them, but they were hard and metal. She could not bite them. She was frustrated. + +She saw one box that was different. It was soft and paper. She bit it and it ripped. Inside, she found a shiny thing. It was round and flat. It had a hole in the middle. It looked like a toy. Lila picked it up with her mouth and shook it. It made a loud noise. Lila was surprised. She shook it again. It made the same noise. Lila was curious. She liked the noise. She ran around the house, shaking the shiny thing. + +She came to the living room, where there was a big machine. It had a screen and buttons. The human family liked to watch it. Sometimes, Lila watched it too. She saw pictures and heard sounds. She saw the shiny thing had a picture on it too. It looked like a human face. Lila wondered if it was a friend. She went to the machine and put the shiny thing in the hole. She hoped it would make more noise. + +But nothing happened. The machine was silent and dark. The shiny thing was stuck. Lila tried to pull it out, but it did not move. She barked and whined. She was scared. She had broken the machine. She had broken the human family's toy. She thought they would be angry. She wished they would come back. + +She heard a noise outside. It was the car. The human family was back. Lila ran to the door and wagged her tail. She hoped they would not be mad. She hoped they would still love her. She saw the human children get out of the car. They saw her and smiled. They ran to her and hugged her. They said, "Lila, we missed you! How are you?" Lila licked their faces. She was happy. + +The human parents came in. They saw the mess in the kitchen. They saw the broken machine in the living room. They saw the shiny thing in the hole. They said, "Oh no, Lila! What have you done?" They looked angry and sad. Lila lowered her head and tucked her tail. She was sorry. + +But then, the human parents sighed and smiled. They said, "Lila, you are a naughty dog, but we love you. You did not know better. You were bored and lonely. We should have left you some toys and treats. We are sorry too." They petted her and kissed her. They said, "Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then, let's play with you. Do you want to shake?" They held out their hand. Lila put her paw in their hand and shook it. She liked to make them happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was the tea set. They would pretend to have tea parties with their stuffed animals and dolls. They would pour pretend tea from the pot into the cups and say "cheers" and "yum". + +One day, they decided to have a tea party in their bedroom. They put on their bathrobes and set up the tea set on a small table. They invited their best stuffed friends: Lily the bunny, Max the dog, and Zoe the zebra. They poured tea for everyone and had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben wanted to pour more tea for himself. He reached for the pot, but Sara said "No, Ben, that's mine. You already had enough. Let me pour for you." Ben did not like that. He wanted to pour by himself. He said "No, Sara, I can do it. Give me the pot. It's my turn." Sara did not want to give up the pot. She said "No, Ben, you can't. You might spill it. I'm older by two minutes. I know better." They both pulled on the pot and started to argue. + +Suddenly, the pot slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The pretend tea spilled everywhere. It made a big mess. Sara and Ben stopped arguing and looked at the mess. They felt bad. They had ruined their tea party. They had made their bathrobes wet. They had upset their stuffed friends. + +They heard their mom coming up the stairs. They knew they were in trouble. They quickly picked up the pot and the cups and put them back in the box. They took off their bathrobes and threw them in the hamper. They hugged their stuffed friends and said "sorry". They hoped their mom would not be too angry. + +Their mom opened the door and saw them sitting on the bed. She smelled the pretend tea and saw the wet spot on the floor. She knew what had happened. She said "Sara, Ben, what did you do?" Sara and Ben looked at each other and said "We're sorry, mom. We had a tea party and we fought over the pot and we spilled the tea and we made a mess and we're sorry." Their mom sighed and said "I'm glad you're sorry, but you know you shouldn't fight over your toys. You should share and take turns. And you shouldn't play with the tea set in your bedroom. You should play with it in the kitchen or the living room. And you shouldn't wear your bathrobes when you play. You should wear your clothes. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben nodded and said "Yes, mom, we understand. We won't do it again. We're sorry." Their mom smiled and said "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess and put on some dry clothes. And then you can have some real tea and cookies with me in the kitchen. How does that sound?" Sara and Ben smiled and said "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. We love you." Their mom hugged them and said "I love you too. You're my dependable twins. Now, let's go and have some tea and cookies." They all went to the kitchen and had a nice tea party. They did not fight over the pot. They shared and took turns. They said "cheers" and "yum". They were happy. +Sara did not like haircuts. They made her sit still and feel itchy. She liked her long hair. It was soft and shiny. She could make braids and ponytails with it. + +One day, Mom said Sara had to get a haircut. She said her hair was too long and messy. She took Sara to a salon. There was a lady with scissors and a comb. She smiled at Sara and said hello. + +Sara was scared. She did not want the lady to cut her hair. She tried to run away, but Mom held her hand. She cried and kicked. She said no, no, no. + +The lady was patient. She said she would be gentle and fast. She said Sara would look pretty and fresh. She said she had a surprise for her. + +Sara stopped crying. She was curious. What was the surprise? She let the lady comb her hair and snip snip snip. It did not hurt. It felt ticklish. + +When the lady was done, she showed Sara a mirror. Sara gasped. Her hair was short and bouncy. She looked like a new girl. She liked it. + +The lady gave Sara the surprise. It was a snap. A snap was a clip with a flower on it. It was pink and sparkly. Sara loved it. She said thank you and put it on her hair. + +Mom was happy. She said Sara looked beautiful and smart. She said she was proud of her. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +Sara smiled. She liked haircuts. They were fun and nice. She liked her snap. It was pretty and special. She liked her mom. She was old and sweet. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big house with a tall chimney. They wanted to see what was inside the chimney, so they climbed over the fence and ran to the house. + +"Look, there is a ladder!" Tom said, pointing to a metal ladder that lead to the roof. "Let's go up and see the chimney!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Sara said, following Tom up the ladder. They reached the roof and saw the chimney. It was black and round and had a metal cap on top. + +"I wonder what is in there?" Tom said, trying to lift the cap. "Maybe there is a bird or a mouse or a treasure!" + +"Or maybe there is nothing!" Sara said, pulling Tom back. "It could be dangerous! What if there is smoke or fire or a bad man?"