diff --git "a/TinyStories_1651.txt" "b/TinyStories_1651.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1651.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Abby smiled and said: "Can I keep him?" + +Her mom nodded and said: "Yes, as long as you take good care of him." + +Abby was so happy that she lifted the parrot and hugged it tight. + +The next day, the parrot was back to being its normal, noisy self. Abby smiled and said: "I'm so glad you are not broken anymore!" +Once upon a time, there was a small and modest girl who loved to play in the garden. She would spend hours in the sunshine, and draw happy patterns with her fingers in the dirt. One day she stepped away from the garden and started to explore the world around her. + +The girl was amazed by the incredible sights she saw; tall buildings, colorful plants, and bright blue skies. But she soon realized that nothing matched the beauty of her garden, and so she started to make plans to return home. + +When she reached the garden gate, she stopped and said out loud: + +"I've missed my happy patterns in the dirt. I'm so glad to be home!" + +The words filled the garden with love, and soon the girl saw the plants begin to twirl and the dirt start to form into familiar patterns. She laughed with joy and rushed to lay down beside them and feel the sunlight on her face. + +From that day on, she decided to visit the world, but never failed to return home to her patterns in the garden. +The little boy was very sad. He missed his cat, who had gone missing. He prayed every night for his cat to come back home. + +One day, as he was playing in the garden, he heard a meowing sound. He looked all around, but couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Suddenly, he saw a furry cat running towards him! She was so happy to see him and he was so happy to see her! + +The cat stayed with the boy and they soon became best friends. The boy took care of the cat and prayed each night that they would stay together forever. + +They were so happy that their prayer was answered. They lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, John and Mae. Mae lived in a small town with her family. + +John and Mae liked to ride their bikes around the town and explore. One day, John and Mae were biking together when Mae started going too fast. She didn't see a street sign and almost crashed. + +John yelled out to Mae, "Stop! Pay attention!" + +Mae felt embarrassed and stopped. She said to John, "I'm sorry, I got carried away." + +John smiled and reminded her, "I'm your best friend, I just wanted to make sure you stay safe. Let's take it slow from now on." + +Mae felt better and the two friends continued biking around the town. From then on, John would always remind Mae to be careful. + +Mae was happy, she was proud to have a best friend like John. She was not ashamed anymore. +Once there was a little boy who was very naughty. He always ate sweets and played too much. One day, his mum got very angry and decided to punish him. She said he could not go outside to play for the whole day. + +The little boy was very sad but he still listened to his mum. He was now a very good boy. His mum was very proud and managed to find a unique prize for her son. She gave him a toy firetruck that he had wanted for a long time. + +The little boy was very excited and thanked his mum. He was very happy to have got such a nice prize. From that day onwards, the little boy was very careful not to be naughty anymore and he was always a good boy. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who lived in a cozy den. She liked to race around the forest with her friends. + +One day, she heard a loud noise! She ran to find out what it was, and saw that her friend the Rabbit was tugging on a big wardrobe. + +The fox asked why he was doing this and the Rabbit said he wanted it for himself. The fox was shocked at how selfish he was being! + +So, the fox raced to get help from the other animals in the forest. All the animals worked together to push and pull the wardrobe away from Rabbit. + +They put it next to the fox's den and told Rabbit that it was hers. The fox was so happy that she had her wardrobe back again. + +The Rabbit learned his lesson and all the animals lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jack. Jack was three years old and he was very excited, because today he was going to try on a new belt. He picked out a belt that he really liked. + +When Jack tried to put on his new belt, it was too small. He started to cry. His mom and dad tried to help him. His dad said, "Maybe if you stretch it a bit it will fit". So, Jack tried to stretch the belt. He pulled it and pulled it and pulled it. + +But the belt was just too small and it would not fit. Jack kept trying and crying. His dad got annoyed and shouted, "That is so stupid!" Jack felt so sad. He didn't understand why the belt was too small. + +His mom put her arm around Jack and said softly, "It's okay Jack. We'll get you another belt". Jack felt much better and with his mom's help, he was able to find a belt that fit him just right! +Once upon a time, there was a spider named Terry. He lived in a deep, dark corner of the house, with cobwebs surrounding him. + +One day, Terry got a brilliant idea. He decided to take a closer look at his cobwebs. As Terry was inspecting them, he noticed something shiny at the end of one of the threads. + +Terry asked his friend, a beetle named Billie, "what do you see?" + +Billie took a look and said, "I see a gem! How cool!" + +Terry said, "Let's do the cobweb walk and see if we can find the gem." + +Both Terry and Billie started the cobweb walk and soon enough, Billie found the beautiful gem. Terry cheered and said, "We did it! Thanks for helping me find this deep, shiny gem!" +Once upon a time there was a king who wanted to travel. He was looking for a very easy way to go. He searched high and he searched low. Finally, he found a big boat. + +So the king hopped in the boat and started his journey. He waved goodbye to everyone, and he was off! As he sailed, the king saw lots of different things. He saw a seagull and a big fish. He even saw a whale! + +Eventually the boat sailed to a new land. The king was so happy and excited. He hopped out of the boat and looked all around. He found many new things to explore. + +The king had a great time on his travel. He made lots of new friends and had lots of fun. He was sad when it was time to go home, but he was so happy that he had a wonderful and easy journey! +John had been walking through the park, looking for something special to do. He had noticed the duck pond over by the trees, and he decided to go over and have a closer look. + +As he walked closer, he saw the ducks swimming about and enjoying the sunshine. John was so excited to see them. He slowly made his way to the edge of the pond and stopped to watch the ducks. + +As he was watching, he heard one of the ducks quack loudly. He smiled and called out to the duck. The duck looked up and said, "Hello, young man! What are you doing here?" + +John told the duck that he just wanted to gain a better view of its wonderful feathers. The duck smiled and said, "Well, you must be careful when you approach a duck. I don't want to scare you away." + +John thanked the duck for its advice and stayed a little longer to enjoy the view of the pond. Before he left, he waved goodbye to the duck, who quacked in response. + +John learned a valuable lesson that day - to always be careful when approaching animals, even ducks! +Once upon a time there was a noisy elephant. He would disturb everyone in the jungle with his loud trumpeting. The other animals liked the elephant even though he was challenging to live with. They thought he was the most colorful creature in the jungle. + +One day, the elephant made too much noise and he disturbed the other animals once again. "Stop making so much noise!" they said to him. The elephant didn't listen. The other animals decided they had to do something. + +So they arranged a meeting and they decided to punish the elephant. They took away his favorite food and they banished him from the jungle. + +Finally, the elephant learned his lesson and the other animals were happy that the disturbance had been stopped. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to other people and be respectful of the noise you make. +Once upon a time there was a fish. He was helpless and alone in the deep, dark sea. One day, he saw a mermaid wiping her eyes. He swam closer and asked why she was so sad. She told him that she had no one to help her clean the ocean. The fish told her that he could help. He swam around and wiped away all the dirt and grime. The mermaid was so pleased. She thanked the little fish and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the fish and mermaid were the best of friends. They cleaned the ocean together and everyone was happy. The end. +One day, Bob the baby bird was feeling very lonely. He watched all the other birds playing together and wished he could join in. Bob sighed heavily and flew away to find something fun to do. + +He flew for a long time until he saw a field full of laughing children. Bob flew closer and watched them play. Suddenly, he heard one of the children tell a joke. Bob couldn’t help but laugh too. He quickly flew down and perched on a nearby tree. + +The children noticed Bob and called out to him. “Hey! Bob! We want you to be in our game!†Bob was eager to join and hopped from branch to branch until he was close to the children. “C’mon†one child ordered. + +Bob was so excited that he forgot to think before he acted. He jumped down from the tree and landed right onto the ground. Suddenly, the children started laughing – it was a joke! Bob felt silly and embarrassed. + +This experience taught Bob a valuable lesson; it’s important to think before you act and make sure you understand the situation before you make a decision. Being lonely can make us do things we may not be prepared for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Honey. She was strong and powerful, and she had a plan. + +Honey loved to explore and she wanted to see different places. So one day, Honey decided to go for a walk. She put on her shoes and opened the front door. + +The bright sunshine made Honey so happy. She skipped around and she waved to all the bugs that she saw. Soon, Honey got tired from all the exploring. She wanted to get a snack. + +So Honey went to the kitchen. She found a jar of honey and she scooped some out with a spoon. She took a big bite and it was sweet and yummy. + +Honey smiled, feeling happy and powerful again. She would keep exploring and plan even more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. She was very curious and liked to explore. One day, Sam saw a big board by the river. She was excited and wanted to see it. + +Sam wanted to get closer to the board, but she knew it was dangerous. She stayed back a little bit and watched it. Soon, Sam noticed that the board was not stable. She was scared and her heart started to race. + +But then the board started to relax. Sam was relieved and got a bit closer. When she got close enough, she saw that the board was actually a bridge. She took a deep breath and crossed the bridge safely. + +When Sam got to the other side, she was really happy. She had done something dangerous but she felt brave and proud. She even waved to the board as she crossed back over. Sam felt relaxed and was ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jack and Jill. They were very happy but one day they noticed something very weird. + +Jack and Jill were walking in the park and they saw something strange. They saw something drinking from the pond. It was drinking so much that the pond was getting smaller and smaller. + + Jack and Jill were so scared that they did not know what to do. Then Jill said, “Let's start running and never come back here again.†+ +And so, they started running as fast as they could away from the weird thing drinking from the pond. They never looked back and ran until they were far, far away from the weird thing. + +They were so happy that they had escaped from the weird thing. They never went back to the pond again. +John and his mom had gone shopping. They walked into a big store and saw an elevator. John asked his mom what it was. +"That's an elevator", mom said. "It makes it comfortable for us to go up and down". +John was excited to try it out. He and his mom got in and pushed the button to go up. +John was amazed. He kept pressing the buttons to go up and down. +"This elevator is so much fun!" he said. +"It sure is! And it's also so comfortable," replied his mom. +John was sad when it was time to go home. He wanted to stay and keep playing with the elevator. +But his mom promised they could come back soon to have even more fun with the elevator. +John smiled and was excited to come back soon. +One day, the family had an exciting plan. On Sunday, they were going to decorate the house! Everyone was so excited. + +First, they got the paints and brush. Then, they all giggled while they painted the walls bright colours. After that, they put up sparkly, colourful streamers and put sparkly dots on the windows. It was so much fun! + +Then, it was time for the food. They had sweet and savoury treats to eat. Everything was delicious! But then the little one tried a new food, something sour. She squished her nose up but then went back for more. Everyone laughed and smiled. + +When everything was finished, the house was so bright and colourful. They had decorated it perfectly! Everyone was very happy with the results. Oh, what a wonderful Sunday! +The small child was very excited. She had a new dress that she was going to wear. She put the dress on and watched in the mirror as she twirled around. She looked beautiful! The child felt like she had grown up. + +The other children noticed she was wearing a new dress. They all wanted to see it and so she showed them. They all said it was so pretty and cheered her on. + +The child was so proud of her new dress. She thanked her mom and felt very excited to wear it again soon. +Once there was a little person named Pete. One day, Pete decided to take a step away from his house and explore the world. But it was dangerous outside and Pete knew he should be careful. + +So as he took his steps, he looked around for any signs of danger. Suddenly, Pete heard a loud voice coming from behind him. + +"Don't take any more steps!" shouted the voice. + +Pete turned around and saw a big person. The big person explained that he was the neighborhood lookout and that there was a dangerous person nearby. + +Pete thanked the lookout for his warning and ran back to his house. From then on, Pete always remembered to be careful whenever he stepped out of his house. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl who wanted to go and explore a new building. She walked up to the big building and looked up at it with wonder. She slowly opened the door, and stepped inside. + +The interior was even bigger than the exterior. There were big rooms, tall ceilings and big windows. She stumbled around, looking at everything with her big eyes. She wanted to explore everything and see all the corners of the building. + +The clumsy girl continued to wander around. She opened many doors, discovering secret passageways and stairwells. She got lost in the maze of the building, but still kept going despite her fear. + +Finally, after a long time exploring, her adventures were over. She made her way back to the entrance and opened the door to finally leave the building. She smiled and felt happy knowing she'd been brave enough to explore the big old building. +Max and Lily were playing in their backyard when Max noticed a strange rock. He knelt down and picked it up. + +"Look Lily, a copper one," Max said. "It's so thin." + +Lily leaned over and took a closer look. "Let me weigh it, Max," she said. + +So the two of them shared the rock and Max held it up in the air. It weighed almost nothing. + +"Wow," said Lily, her eyes wide. "It's so light!" + +Max smiled. "It must be special," he said. + +The two of them agreed to keep it safe and they tucked the thin copper rock away in a secret spot in the garden. + +And now every day they went out to play they'd take turns weighing the rock. It never changed, always as light as a feather. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Dave and Sam. One day they decided to go on an adventure and explore a nearby forest. They brought a map and good snacks with them. + +Suddenly they came to a clearing in the middle of the forest and noticed something strange. There was a big man there who was holding a weapon! His name was Jim and he said he was there to introduce himself. + +Dave and Sam were scared and didn't move. But then Jim smiled and started talking to them. He told them he was very generous and wanted to give them a special gift. He took out a small wooden box and showed them the contents. In the box was a beautiful necklace made with two gems that shone brightly. + +Dave and Sam were excited and thanked Jim for being so kind. They said goodbye and returned home, wearing the necklace and feeling brave, knowing that Jim was a kind friend. +Once upon a time there was a huge goat. Every day he would hop and bounce around the fields. One day he hopped too far and couldn't find his way back home. He kept hopping and finally came across a huge wall. He tried to jump over it but he was too big! He scratched and kicked, but the wall was too tall for him. + +The goat started to feel thirsty, so he stopped and looked for water. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. Looking up he saw a huge man with a huge gun. He wanted to move but the man said 'stop'. The goat bleated and was scared, he knew he was in trouble. + +The man tied a rope around the goat and led him away. The goat was very sad because he wanted to go home. Sadly, he never made it back home. + +The moral of this story is to never wander too far away from home. Sometimes bad things can happen when you leave the safety of your home. +Riley was excited for the day. She was going to play with her friends at the park. She got there and saw them playing with a shiny match. She waved and ran over to join them. + +Riley enjoyed playing with her friends. She loved watching the sparks as they moved the match around. Everyone laughed and smiled. + +Next, they all decided to go to the pond. The water was deep and they wanted to see what they could find. They kicked the surface of the water and enjoyed the way it rippled around them. + +Riley had such a great time that day. She went home feeling happy and content. She couldn't wait to join her friends at the park again! +Fred was ready for his big day. He was finally going to the stadium. He had been waiting for so long to be able to gaze upon the stadium and now the time had come. He was so excited as he rushed to the gates ready to get a glimpse of what was inside. + +But when Fred got there he saw that the stadium was closed. He quickly realized that the stadium wasn't ready yet. Fred was so disappointed. He had been dreaming of this day and now he was not able to see it. His excitement had been replaced with frustration. + +Fred knew he would have to come back again when the stadium was ready. He looked up to the sky and sighed. He turned around and slowly walked away, but he was determined to come back and gaze upon the stadium when it was open. He knew it was only a matter of time. +One day, a pig was upset. It wished it could have a better life and it whispered this to its friend. Its friend said, "I have an idea. Go to the next town and you'll find a better life there". The pig was very excited, so it said good bye and set off for the town. + +However, when it got to the town, everything had changed. There were no friendly faces to greet the pig and the streets were filled with danger. The pig was very scared and started to run. + +But it was too late. It was soon caught by some bad people and taken away. No one ever saw the pig again. It was never heard from again, even when its friend whispered its name. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Amy. She was only three years old and lived in a small cottage. + +One day, Amy was playing in the garden of her cottage. Suddenly, she saw a pile of grey ash. She felt a bit scared and curious at the same time. She decided to go near it to explore. + +When Amy got close, she heard a voice coming from the ash. It said, "Help me." It was a magical fairy called Sam. She had an accident and now she was stuck in the ash. She looked very hurt. + +Amy was determined to help the fairy. She smiled and said, "Sam, don't worry. I will make sure you improve." + +Amy started clapping her hands and singing a magical song. Immediately, the ash started to sparkle and the fairy was freed. + +Amy was happy that she helped her new friend. The fairy hugged Amy and said, "Thank you for helping me. You make me feel much better." + +The two became good friends. They hugged and laughed together, and enjoyed each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and he wanted to get things done right away. He was very impatient! + +One day, Jack wanted to play with his toys and he asked his mom, but she said he had to clean up his room first. Jack was so impatient that he started to clean up his room, but he knocked over a vase and it broke! + +His mom was very angry and told him that he had to obey the law. Jack was sorry for breaking the vase, and he promised to obey the law from now on. + +So, Jack got back to cleaning up his room and he finished it very quickly. His mom was very pleased with him, and she let him play with his toys. + + Jack was very happy and from now on, he was always very careful to obey the law and not be too impatient. +Once there was a great girl who lived in a big house. Her hair was very long and wavy. Every morning when the sun rose, her hair glowed in the morning light. + +The little girl did many things with her hair. She would braid it and tie it up with ribbons. She would twist it and curl it. She would stand in front of the mirror and watch her hair rise up like a wave. + +One day the girl had a great idea. She decided to take a pair of scissors and cut her hair. When she was finished, it was short, curly and strange. She thought it looked great! + +She went outside to show her mum her new hair. Her mum was very surprised and so was everyone else. They asked lots of questions but the little girl didn't know all the answers. But one thing was clear, she rose to the occasion with a great new style. +Once there was a little boy called Max who really liked the garden. Every day, Max would go out to the garden and work in it. He was very obedient and, without fail, he would always listen to his parents and help them with the garden. + +One day, while Max was playing in the garden, he heard his mom calling him. + +"Max, come here," she said. + +Max obediently ran to his mom. + +"Can you help me with the garden?" she asked. + +Max eagerly nodded and went to help his mom. He was very diligent and worked hard in the garden, pulling weeds and watering the plants. + +His mom was very pleased with his hard work. + +"You're such an obedient boy," she said. "Good job!" + +Max beamed with pride and ran off back to the garden. He was happy to help his mom, and he knew he had done a great job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was very jolly and loved playing in his backyard. One day, when Jack was playing in the backyard, he heard a bird singing. He was so interested! He thought the bird sounded so pretty. He said to the bird, "Hello, what's your name?" The bird replied, "My name is Tweet-tweet!" Jack was so happy; he started jumping up and down with joy. + +Every day, Jack would go to his backyard and wait for Tweet-tweet to sing. He even brought her some food he found in the backyard. Soon enough, Tweet-tweet started to trust Jack and even allowed him to stroke her feathers! Jack was so happy that he had a nice friend in his backyard. + +From then on, Jack would always go to his backyard to hear Tweet-tweet sing. He found it so jolly and couldn’t keep his smile away. He had a feeling that Tweet-tweet was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Emma, and she was three years old. She was very excited because today was a special day! + +Emma was in the kitchen with her mom. She watched, wide-eyed, as her mom took a spoon out of the drawer. All of a sudden, Emma sneezed. Her mom looked very surprised and said "Bless you!" + + Emma felt very sorry. She knew she had made a mess. The spoon was broken into two pieces. She looked at her mom and said "Sorry". + +Her mom understood and said, "That's okay. It happens." Then, she took out another spoon and gave it to Emma. + +Emma smiled and hugged her mom. That's one of the best things about being three. No matter what, moms always know how to make things better! +John was a clever boy. Every day, he asked for new things like candy and more toys. One day, his mom promised him a new shirt as a reward for being such a good little boy. + +John was really excited, he couldn't wait until the shirt arrived. He was so eager he even tried to convince his mom to get him the shirt right away. + +The days passed and finally, the shirt arrived. John was filled with joy when he saw his new shirt, it was red and had flames on it. He quickly put it on and ran out to show it to his friends. + +John continued to wear his new shirt every day and had so much fun showing it off. He knew that his mom had kept her promise and he was very proud of her. John promised himself that he would keep being just as clever as he was so he could get more rewards from his mom. +One sunny day, Jamie and Jonathan decided to take a walk outside. They were both so excited and as they ventured into the beautiful landscape, Jamie spotted a secret cave in the distance. + +Jonathan asked, "Jamie, what is that?" + +Jamie replied, "I don't know but let's go see!". + +The two boys raced toward the cave, but when they finally arrived, it appeared to be locked tight. Jamie was so curious to find out what was inside and turned to Jonathan, asking, "What do we do now?". + +Jonathan said, "I think we should try to find the key to unlock the door." + +The two searched high and low and eventually, Jamie spotted a shiny key on the ground. He yelled out, "I found it!" As they put the key in the lock and turned it, the door opened to reveal a magical world inside. + +Jamie and Jonathan were so excited and they couldn't wait to explore what was inside. +Marie was busy playing in the park when she noticed two people walking towards her. They were holding hands and smiling. Marie was curious as they smiled at her in an unknown way. She ran over to them and asked who they were. + +They introduced themselves as Grandma and Grandad, and Marie was so surprised. She had never heard of them before, and wasn't sure what they wanted. Grandma bent down and held Marie's hands, and told her they had a surprise. + +Grandma and Grandad took her to a restaurant she had never seen before. The surprise was that they had bought her lunch - a big plate of her favorite food! Marie was so happy, and thanked them for the wonderful surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to dream. Every day, he would close his eyes and dream about cool things. + +One day, he decided to keep a jar full of his dreams. He found a big jar and filled it with all his cool dreams. + +But then something happened. His sister wanted to play with the jar. She tried to take it far away. But the boy wouldn't let her. He shouted and said that it was his jar. + +The sister was sad. She didn't want to make the boy angry. So she decided to go away. + +The boy looked at his jar. He was glad he had saved his dreams. He went back to dreaming, knowing his jar was safe. +Mama was cooking something special in the kitchen. She said it was a surprise for everyone. Little Lily peeked around the corner to see what was happening. + +Mama was cutting a big, round, orange vegetable. Lily loved its smell and color! Mama added some bright yellow tomatoes and some green leaves. Everything was mixed together in a big pot. + +Mama was stirring and stirring. Lily watched in wonder as all the ingredients came together. It smelled so yummy! + +Finally, Mama put a beautiful lily on top of the mixture. Mama said it was time to eat. Everyone gathered around the table and enjoyed the special dish Mama had cooked! +One morning, John was feeling bored. He decided to go outside and play, so he grabbed his favourite toy truck and walked outside. He splashed in puddles and played in the dirt, until he was filthy from head to toe! + +John remembered he had to take his toy truck back inside, so he started walking back. But all of a sudden, he noticed a Stand outside his door. It was filled with bright blue buckets and big yellow sponges! + +John was so excited by the sight, he almost forgot to take his toy truck back inside. He ran back inside and asked his mom what was going on. She said, "John, today we're going to wash your toy truck!" + +John was so happy! He quickly grabbed the buckets, the sponges and the soap, and he and his mom got to work. John loved the feeling of scrubbing his toy truck until it sparkled like new again. + +John learned a valuable lesson that day – cleanliness is the best way to go! From then on, whenever he came back from playing outside, he always washed off before he could come back inside. And he always made sure his favourite toy truck was shining clean. +One day there was a man who wanted to steal a truck. So he snuck around late at night to try and find one. Finally he saw a truck parked next to a house. Feeling embarrassed, he quickly ran over to it and opened the door. But suddenly he heard a voice and felt a tap on his shoulder. He spun around to see a little 3 year old girl looking up at him. She said "Why are you stealing my truck?". The man was so embarrassed that he ran away without a word. The little girls parents had to explain to her why the man wanted to steal her truck. It was a sad ending to the story, but the little girl and her parents were now safe. +Once there was a tiger who was looking for something to eat. He wandered through the jungle looking around. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a light message coming from deep in the bushes. The tiger stepped forward closer to the sound. He peeked into the bushes and saw a little mouse. The mouse looked so tasty that the tiger couldn't resist it. He opened his mouth wide and bit the mouse. + +The mouse was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. The tiger, feeling very full after his meal, stood up with a big smile on his face. He was very happy with his snack. + +Suddenly, he heard the same light message again, coming from the same spot. Curiously, he stepped closer and found a piece of cheese. The cheese looked so delicious that the tiger decided to bite it too. + +Yum! The tiger was very pleased with his two snacks. He went on his way, feeling full and happy. +Once upon a time there was a man called Peter. Peter was very clever and liked to create things. One day he had a great idea. He decided to create a very thick lizard. + +So Peter found some thick paper and some markers and scissors. He got to work and he drew the lizard. Then he started cutting it out. + +He cut the pieces and stuck them together to make the thick lizard. He added bright colors and patterns to finish it off. + +When he was done he was proud of his creation. He looked at his thick lizard and smiled. It was the most beautiful lizard he had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Sophie. Sophie loved going on adventures and dreamt of travelling the world. One day, while out exploring, she found an old, cold journal. She picked it up and could see it was full of exciting stories and secrets. + +Curious, Sophie opened the book and began to read. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "Stay with me and we can explore the world together!â€. Surprised, Sophie looked around but she couldn't see anyone. Then the voice said, "Don't be afraid. I'm in the journal!" + +Sophie couldn't believe her eyes. She asked, "Can I stay with you and be your friend?â€. The voice answered, "Yes, as long as you like. We can be best friends and go on amazing adventures together.†+ +And so, every day, Sophie stayed with her new friend in the journal, exploring faraway lands and going on grand adventures. They had many wonderful adventures and became the best of friends! +The little girl wanted to play all day long, but it was time for bed. She said goodnight to her mom and snuggled into her pillow. She was tired and decided to take a nap. + +Just then, she had a silly idea. She got out of bed, grabbed a napkin and some pencils. She wanted to make something special. She started drawing and was soon done. + +She looked at her finished creation and smiled. She had made a funny face with the napkin. It made her laugh. She put it away safely and snuggled back into bed for a good night's sleep. + +The next day, she showed her mom her creation and told her the story. Her mom thought it was so silly and hugged her tightly. It had been a good night, and she was happy to have completed something so special. +Once upon a nice day, a young girl called Clara wanted to wander outside. She put on her warm coat and got her equipment ready. Equipment was a very big word for Clara but it just meant the things she needed for the wander. + +Clara went to the park and saw the trees, birds and flowers. She also saw some tiny furry animals. Clara was very curious. She liked to run, jump and explore in the park. + +After a while Clara started to feel hungry. She saw a food cart and decided to try something new and spicy. She chose a spicy snack that was full of flavours. She ate it quickly and enjoyed it a lot. + +After her snack, she went back home and felt happy. She had enjoyed a lovely wander in the park and tried something new and spicy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was a very graceful girl with long and shiny hair. Every day, she would go outside and observe the world around her. + +One day, in the park, Jane saw a butterfly. Its wings were of a beautiful pink color, and it was fluttering gracefully through the air. Jane watched in wonder and excitement as the butterfly flew in circles around her. + +Suddenly, an old man with a kind face approached Jane. He asked her, "Little girl, what do you observe?" + +Jane, a little taken aback, thought for a moment and then smiled at the old man. She said, "I observe the butterfly's hair". + +The old man smiled and said, "That's right, my dear. It's very graceful, isn't it?" + +Jane nodded, and they both watched the butterfly continue to flutter gracefully through the air. Jane was mesmerized. The old man patted her on the head and said, "Never stop observing the world, Jane." + +Jane smiled and promised she wouldn't. Then she ran off, watching the butterfly fly away with its beautiful and graceful hair. +Once there was a nosy bunny. He hopped around looking for things to explore. One day he hopped and hopped until he met a man. The man did not say anything. He just took out a board. + +The nosy bunny hopped closer and looked at the board. The man was writing something on the board. The bunny wanted to know what he was writing. The bunny hopped over to the man and looked at the board. + +The man looked at the nosy bunny and smiled. He said he was writing a story. The bunny was so excited! He asked the man to read the story to him. The man said yes and began to read. The nosy bunny listened and hopped around. He was so happy! + +The man finished the story and the nosy bunny hopped off happily. He was so glad he met the man and listened to his story. The bunny hopped away with a smile on his face, wishing he could meet the man again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a dad and his son. The dad's name was Adam and the son's name was Jack. Each day, Adam and Jack would go to the park. + +One day, after playing at the park, Adam said to Jack, "It's time to go home now, Jack. We must go and bathe". + +Jack was excited! He loved having a bath. He ran up to his dad, smiled and said, "Yay! Bath time!" + +Adam and Jack went home and took a bath together. Adam got out of the bath first and Jack continued to play in the water. + +Adam looked at Jack and laughed. "Look at your face," he said. It's all soapy and wide! + +Jack touched his face and laughed too. A wide face was funny! + +Adam and Jack got dressed, dried their hair and cuddled up together on the sofa. They were happy and clean now. +Jimmy was a small boy who loved to rub things. He rubbed his pillow, his chair, and even his teddy bear. Sometimes he even rubbed his parents. +One day, Jimmy decided he wanted to rub something quiet. He noticed his nosy neighbor and thought maybe he should rub her. So, he crept over to her house and began rubbing the door. He could feel the quiet under his hands and he liked it. +Jimmy kept on rubbing until the neighbor started yelling. She was so nosy, but Jimmy just smiled and ran away. +He never rubbed the neighbor again, but Jimmy still loved to rub things. He would rub the leaves in fall and the sand on the beach in summer. But he always looked for something quiet to rub. +Once upon a time three children wanted to find something to do. They wanted to find something fun but also useful. One of them saw a sign advertising something they had never seen before. It said ‘Come and Examine!’ + +The children thought this sounded like an interesting idea and decided to go and take a closer look. When they arrived they saw lots of things to explore. They looked at everything and started to learn. + +However, they quickly realised that some of the things they wanted to examine were too expensive. Then one of them had an idea – they could examine the things that were cheaper. + +So, they started to examine the items that were cheaper. They learned lots of things and had lots of fun. Eventually the children realised that it didn’t matter how expensive something was, if you examined it carefully you could still learn something valuable. + +The children’s lesson? That by examining cheaper things carefully you can still discover something useful. +Mike and Judy were best friends. Every day they would spend all day in the park. They would play games, ride bikes and laugh together. + +One day, Mike asked Judy to help him separate some waste. Mike had seen some spoiled food and wanted to throw it away. Judy was happy to help and spent a long time separating the waste into two piles. + +After they were finished, Mike thanked Judy for her help. Judy smiled and said it was fun helping her friend with something that was important. They hugged and thanked each other again. + +Mike and Judy continued to be best friends and every day they would help each other and take care of their environment. They had agreed to create less waste, and whenever they caught sight of spoiled food or items that needed to be recycled, they would be sure to separate it and throw it away. +Once upon a time there was a silver car. It looked so shiny and impressive that everyone wanted to look at it. One day, the car went for a drive. It started off slow, but then it began to speed. It went faster and faster, around and around. Everyone was amazed at how quickly it moved. It went faster and faster, until it was just a silver blur. Everyone clapped and cheered. They were all so impressed by the silver car and its speed. The end. +One day, Joe wanted to borrow something. He asked Mom if he could borrow her special bowl. She said yes, so Joe took the bowl. + +As Joe left the house, he heard something. There was a leak from the bowl! Joe tried to find where it was coming from, but he couldn't. + +Joe quickly ran back home to tell Mom. Mom told Joe that there was an open part at the bottom of the bowl and the water had leaked out. + +Mom was glad that Joe let her know and helped him fix the bowl. They put some tape on the open part and no more water leaked out. + +Joe was so proud that he was able to help. From then on, Joe was very careful when borrowing things from Mom. He made sure to always check for leaks or open parts first. +Once upon a time there was a leg. It forgot to be careful and it tripped and broke. It was very sad because it could not move like it used to before. + +The leg called for help. Soon, a Big Person came. He looked at the leg and smiled. He told the leg not to worry because he knew how to repair it. + +The Big Person carefully put the pieces of the leg back together. He was very careful, because fixing it can be dangerous if done wrong. + +When the repair was finished, the leg was very happy. It thanked the Big Person and it could move again! It promised to be careful and never forget to watch where it is going. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. The rabbit was very fast. Every morning the rabbit would go for a long run. + +One day, the rabbit had an idea. He decided to design a race track. The rabbit worked very hard on this track. He used sticks to create a circle and stones to mark the route. + +When the track was finally done, the bunny called all his friends to come and race. Everyone got ready to run the race. On the word 'go' the race began! The rabbit was the fastest racer and crossed the finish line first. All the animals cheered for the rabbit! + +The bunny was so proud of his design. He knew that everyone would have lots of fun racing on his track. From that day forward, the rabbit's race track was the favorite spot for all the animals to have fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved the woods. She loved to wander in the woods, explore the streams and bathe in the pond. She felt free and happy there. + +One day she decided to bathe in the pond but when she arrived, she saw a big tall stone wall blocking her path. She was angry and confused and she started to climb. As she climbed, she felt more and more dizzy, but she kept going until she reached the top. + +Suddenly, she lost her grip and the wood beneath her feet gave way. She tumbled down into the pond with a huge splash! She was dizzy and in a lot of pain. + +The girl had been so foolish to attempt such a reckless act, but it was too late. She had broken her leg and could not move or get out of the pond. Eventually, the water and cold overcame her, and she was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two people who were happy together. They loved each other very much and one day, they decided to marry. They chose a happy place to have their special day. It was on top of a cliff. + +So they went, and on the cliff it was very beautiful. The sky was a bright blue, and the sun was warm. Everyone there was excited for the new couple about to marry. + +The ceremony was simple and it didn't take long. The two people shared their special words and said "I do." Then, everyone cheered with so much happiness and excitement. + +The happy couple then celebrated. They hugged and kissed, and they were so happy to be married. They celebrated by having a party with all the people who loved and supported them. + +At the end of the day, it was time to go home, but they would never forget that special day. They would always remember the new life they shared and the beautiful cliff that held the start of it all. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant girl called Sue. She loved to go on adventures. One day, Sue went on an exciting expedition with her friends. + +When they arrived at the forest, Sue saw a nice sack. She picked it up and saw it was full with colourful exercises. She thought it was brilliant! + +The gang spent the day having fun playing with the sack of exercises. They made a castle, jumped over hurdles and drew lots of pictures. They laughed and smiled all day. + +At the end of the day they were exhausted. They hugged the brilliant sack of exercises goodbye and went home in the sunset. Sue was so excited that she had such a brilliant adventure! +Once there were two friends, Sophie and Jake. They liked to spend time together. +One day, Sophie wanted to give Jake a special gift. It was a book about history. Sophie was so proud of this book because she said it was wise. + +Jake was so excited to see the book! He wanted to open it, but Sophie said he could not yet. She said she wanted to wrap the book so that it would be a surprise. + +Sophie used the brightly coloured paper and the curling ribbon to wrap the book. When she was done, she presented it to Jake. + +He was so happy that Sophie was so wise to give him this book. He opened it carefully, and he learned many things about the past. They both had a lovely time reading the stories and looking at the pictures. + +They had lots of fun together and made special memories that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Dinah. She had a special shell that was rare and very pretty. Every day she would take it with her wherever she went. + +One day Dinah went for a long walk in the park. She wore her special shell on a necklace and was very proud of it. + +When Dinah reached the lake, she saw a boy wearing a very rare shell. It was so beautiful. Dinah wanted it too so she went over to the boy and asked if she could have the shell. + +The boy said yes and gave her the shell. Dinah was so happy and put it on her necklace with her other shell. She was so proud to have something so rare! + +From that day on, Dinah always wore her two special shells wherever she went. +Once there was a brave little girl. She always liked to try new things, and so one day she thought she would try to do a big puzzle. It was so big. But the girl was sure she could do it! + +She took out all the pieces and started to put the puzzle together. It was really hard, but the girl was determined to finish it. After a few hours, to her surprise, the puzzle was almost all together! + +Except for one little piece. But it was really hard to reach. The girl really wanted to complete the puzzle, so she told herself that she dared to try to reach it. She tried and tried, stretching her arm as far as she could, but it was no use. She just couldn't reach it. + +The girl was so sad. She had come so close to completing the puzzle, but it had been too hard for her. She thought it wasn't very attractive anymore. So she put away the puzzle and went back to playing with her toys. +Once there was a great little girl named Sally. Sally wanted a haircut, but she didn't know what kind. So she asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, what should I get for my haircut?" asked Sally. + +"Why don't you try sharing your ideas with your stylist?" said Mom. + +So Sally went to the salon and shared her ideas with the stylist. The stylist listened carefully and then suggested a great haircut just for her. Sally was so excited to try it! + +After the haircut, Sally was very pleased with the end result. She twirled her hair around and said, “It’s perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this great idea with me!†+Once upon a time, True was walking in the woods. True was very graceful and loved spending time in nature. Suddenly, True heard something calling her name. The voice was soft and kind. It sounded like an old friend. True followed the sound and found a beautiful deer. The deer was so graceful, just like True. + +The deer smiled and said, “Hello, True. I'm so glad you heard me calling you. I have something special to show you.†The deer led True to a nearby pond. In the water True saw a beautiful reflection of herself. She was so graceful! She had never seen a reflection of herself before. True was so happy and grateful. + +The deer said, “This is the True you, the graceful and beautiful you.†True thanked the deer and said goodbye. As True walked away, she knew that this was a day she would never forget. +Once there was a crayon named Danny. Danny was very competitive, he always wanted to be the best and the first one to do something. One day Danny went to the colouring competition with his friends. He was sure that he would win. However, when he was colouring, Danny made a mistake and smudged the colour in a very wrong spot. He tried his best to prevent it, but it was too late. + +His friends all had finished before Danny and he didn't win the competition. Danny was very sad and he thought it was unfair. + +At that moment, Danny's father came to him and said: "Danny, it is ok that you didn't win the competition. It is important to do your best and always be honest, so that you can feel proud of your effort." + +Danny learned an important lesson that day: even if we cannot win in some competitions, it is important to remember that we must always be honest and think of our effort with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a small peach. It was so tiny, you could fit it in the palm of your hand. The peach wanted to balance on the edge of the table. So it carefully placed one end on the table and tried to balance. Suddenly, it wobbled and toppled over! The small peach tried again, but it kept toppling over. It just couldn't balance. + +Just then, a magic fairy appeared. She waved her magic wand and whispered, "Balance, balance, balance." Suddenly, the small peach was balanced on the edge of the table! The peach was so happy. It couldn't believe it had managed to balance. + +The peach stayed balanced for hours, until it was time for bed. The small peach was so proud of itself. It had managed to balance, thanks to the magic fairy's help. +Finn sat under the apple tree, looking at the sky. He liked to watch the clouds float by. Then suddenly, he saw an insect fly past. It was huge and black with green spots! + +Finn gasped and got to his feet, his eyes wide and excited. He wanted to catch the insect. But it was too fast. Finn grew impatient and started to scream. + +Just then, his mother walked out of the house. She heard Finn screaming and hurried to help. "What is it honey?" she asked. + +Finn pointed to the insect and said, "Look, mom! An insect!" + +His mother smiled and said, "That's nice honey, but why were you screaming?" + +Finn said sadly, "I wanted to catch it, but it flew away too quickly." + +His mother smiled and gave him a big hug. She said, "Don't worry, there will always be more insects tomorrow." + +Finn smiled, feeling content. He headed inside with his mom, still dreaming of catching an insect. +Bella was a gentle little girl. She lived in a small house with her parents. + +One day, when Bella's parents were not home, a stranger came to their door. He knocked and waited patiently. When Bella opened the door he said, “Welcome to my home! Please come in and stay with me!†+ +Bella was very scared, but she was too scared to run away. The man was gentle and kind, so she stayed. He offered her sweets and gentle stories. + +But soon things changed. The man became unkind. He yelled at Bella and made her do things she didn’t want to do. When Bella tried to leave, the man grabbed her and held her back. + +Bella was very scared and she began to weep. She finally got away and ran out of the house, never to return. She never saw the man again, but the memories of his cruelty stayed with her and made her weep. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl. She loved to explore and have fun. One day, the adventurous little girl found a puzzle. It was a funny puzzle, so she wanted to joke about it. + +But then she saw a mean boy. He was very mad about the funny puzzle and he didn't want the little girl to joke about it. The little girl wanted to joke, but she was scared of the mean boy. + +The adventurous little girl thought of a plan. She decided to ignore the mean boy and keep joking about the funny puzzle. The mean boy tried to scare her, but she didn't give up. She kept joking until the mean boy finally left. + +The little girl felt brave and proud. She had been adventurous and it helped her make a joke that no one else could do. +Once upon a time there was a cub. Every day, the cub liked to go outside and rub his cheeks on the bark of a big tree. +One day, the cub looked up and saw a wild plane in the sky. It was so big, the cub was so excited! He stopped what he was doing and watched the plane fly far away. +The cub wanted to fly just like the plane. He started to rub his paws on the tree and imagined a wish. He closed his eyes and made a wish. +The next day, the cub heard a strange sound. It was louder and louder! The cub was very curious and went to investigate. As he got closer, he saw the wild plane coming towards him. The cub was so scared but he could not move. Suddenly, the plane crashed into the tree and the cub was no more. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy. His name was Chris. One day Chris was playing in the garden when he saw something on the ground. It was a collar! It was a very pretty collar with sparkles on it. + +Chris was happy and he put the collar around his neck. He rubbed the sparkles to make them shine. But then he felt something strange - he felt sad. He didn't know why but there it was. + +Chris looked around but there was no one there. He lay down in the sunshine and rubbed his collar. He didn't know why he was so sad, but he wanted to make the sadness go away. He kept rubbing his collar until he felt better. + +The sun went down, and Chris went to bed. He was a little bit happier, but he still wasn't sure why he was so sad. He hugged his collar and went to sleep. + +The next morning he was feeling much better. He was happy and excited to wear his new collar. He rubs it and smiles - the sparkles still make him happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl saw a very old vine growing on the side of the house. The vine was so long that it was almost touching the ground. She wanted to borrow the vine, so she asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, so the little girl got some scissors and carefully cut the old vine. + +The little girl used the vine to make a swing in the backyard. She hung it from a strong branch so that she could play on it all day. She enjoyed swinging on the old vine. + +At night, she brought the vine back to the side of the house. She said thank you to her mom for letting her borrow it. Then she gave the old vine a big hug before she went inside. +Once there was a bird who wanted to travel around the world. He had two wings so he decided to sail in the sky. He asked all of the other birds to join him, but they refused and said they did not believe in his dream. + +The bird was so sad, but he refused to give up. He decided to fly alone. He made sure to be honest and followed the wind to reach his goal. + +The bird flew for many days and he was almost there. But then he encountered a strong gust of wind that was too strong for his wings. The wind pushed his wings back and the bird fell into the sea. + +The bird tried to swim back to shore but he was too tired. He eventually lost his strength and sank to the bottom of the sea and was never seen again. +Anna was so excited. She was going to the zoo for the first time. She had heard so many stories about it! Anna looked around at all the animals she had only seen in pictures. She stopped to gaze at the lions. They were so strong and majestic. + +Suddenly, Anna made a new friend. His name was Ben and he was a famous zookeeper. Ben loved to talk about the animals at the zoo. He shared his opinion about each one of them. + +Anna loved to hear Ben talk. She asked him a lot of questions and he answered them all. His opinion made the animals seem even more special. + +At the end of the day, Anna waved goodbye to Ben. She was so happy to have met a famous zookeeper. She had learned so much from him and she couldn't wait to go back to the zoo again. +Little Cora was a graceful three year old girl. Every night before she went to sleep, she would tell her mom and dad about her day at daycare. She had made lots of friends and learned lots of new things. + +Today, Cora had to take an exam. At first, she was afraid, because she had never taken an exam before. Her mom and dad told her to just do her best and to behave. Cora took a deep breath and tried her best. + +The exam was hard, but Cora kept her calm and kept trying. After the exam was over, Cora was so proud of herself. She had been so graceful and behaved so well. She beamed with happiness. + +Her mom and dad were so proud to see Cora happy and they gave her a hug. "We are so proud of you" they said. Cora hugged them back, feeling like the happiest three year old girl in the world. +Jimmy was sad. He was missing his mommy. He wanted her to come back and comfort him. His dad saw how much Jimmy was missing his mommy and hugged him tight. He stroked Jimmy's hair and spoke in a kind voice. + +Jimmy felt better. His dad picked him up and carried him to the kitchen. Together they went over to the sink. Jimmy's dad took out a bowl of healthy fruit from the fridge and set it on the counter. He arranged the fruit into a funny shape and asked Jimmy to smile. It worked! Jimmy smiled and his dad smiled too. + +Jimmy's dad then opened the fridge and pulled out a cool, tall glass of milk. Jimmy loved milk and he drank it all up. He felt better and healthier. + +Jimmy's dad hugged him one more time before saying goodnight. Jimmy felt comforted and snuggled into bed. Tomorrow was going to be a better day. +One day, a young boy named Tom went out to play hockey with his friends. Tom was so excited to play and make new friends, but suddenly he started to panic. He saw a naughty big dog running around in circles, getting closer to him and his friends. + +Tom's friends were scared. They all shouted, "What do we do? We need help!" + +Tom took a deep breath and shouted, "Let's all run back to the house!" + +Tom and his friends started to panic, but then suddenly the naughty dog stopped running so they all took off running back to the house. + +Tom was so relieved when he made it back to the house safe and sound. Although he was upset he didn't get to play hockey with his friends, he was happy that he was able to save them all from the big naughty dog. +Once there was a man walking in the woods. He was whistling as he walked. Suddenly, he heard a sound like a pistol. He stopped and looked around. He could see a harsh man holding a pistol in the bushes. The man was trying to rob him. The harsh man shouted for him to give him all his money, but the man didn't want to give up his hard-earned money. He thought for a moment, then the man started to whistle again. This time, he whistled louder and for longer. The harsh man got scared and ran away back into the bushes. The man was very relieved and grateful. He went home safely, still whistling all the way. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful girl named Lily. Lily liked to pretend every day. She especially loved pretending to be a princess in her favourite white dress. + +One day after school, Lily was playing in her favourite room. She put on her white dress and was pretending it was a special day for her. She heard a sound outside. + +Lily said, "Who's there?" + +A mean and scary man answered, "I am." + +Lily became scared and tried to run away, but the man blocked the door. He grabbed Lily and dragged her away to a dark place. + +Lily was never seen again. She had been taken away by a bad man and nobody was ever able to help her. +Once upon a time there were two siblings – a brother and a sister. They were always together and they had a lot of fun. One night they were caught in a big storm. The brother told his sister to stay calm and not weep. But the sister was scared and she said to her brother: "I can't help it! I'm so frightened!" + +The kind brother put his arms around her and said: "There's no need to be scared, little one. The storm will soon be over." So he hugged her tight and she slowly stopped weeping. + +The next day the siblings talked about what had happened. The sister said: "I was so foolish to weep over the storm. Next time I'll try to be brave." The brother smiled and said: "You did the right thing – I was proud of you for not crying on my neck!" + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes it's ok to show your feelings, but it's important to be brave. +John was feeling thoughtful as he lined up in the store. He had been waiting here for some time, but he was the last to enter. Everyone else was in the line ahead of him. As he waited, John could feel his patience wearing thin. Suddenly, a voice called out from the back of the line. It was a security guard who had caught John trying to sneak in without paying! John was very embarrassed and upset. The security guard told everyone in the line that John had been trying to cheat them all. Before John knew what was happening, the guard grabbed him and dragged him away. John had never felt so embarrassed and ashamed. He never wanted to try something like this again. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to play with his dogs and do other fun things. One day, Tom heard about a special band that would come to his town. He was so excited that he just had to go see them. + +When Tom got to the band's concert, something strange happened. He noticed that their shirts were all white. He had never seen a band wear all white before and wondered what it meant. + +That night when Tom went to bed, he had the strangest dreams. In the dreams, the band was printing something special. When Tom awoke in the morning, he couldn't help but think that maybe something cool was going to happen at the band's next concert. + +The next day, Tom was at the band's concert again. Just like before, all the band members were wearing white. But this time, there was something different. At the end of the concert, the band started printing out special pieces of paper that said "Tom is the coolest kid ever!" + +Tom was so excited to find out that the white shirts that the band was wearing meant that they were planning a special surprise just for him! He was the happiest boy in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to play outdoors and often spent days in the sun playing on the ground. Every day she would explore looking for something new and original. + +One day, she found the most wonderful thing ever. She found a big, juicy rose! She plucked it from the ground and hugged it close to show it to her mom. + +"Oh! What a beautiful flower!" her mom said, "But it needs a kiss!" + +So Jane kissed the flower and suddenly it started to sparkle. Moments later she saw the most amazing sight. A rainbow colored butterfly had emerged from the rose! + +The butterfly flew away and Jane was amazed. She was so happy with her original discovery! +Once upon a time, there was a big bucket. It was so big, it could fit a lot of things inside of it! Every morning, the bucket had a special name. It was called "the morning bucket". + +One day, the morning bucket went for a walk. It stumbled across a big pile of leaves. The bucket was so excited, it started to jump and spin around! + +When the morning bucket got back home, it was so tired from all of the jumping. It hopped into its bed and fell asleep. + +That night, the bucket had a wonderful dream about the leaves. It dreamt of playing in them all day, laughing and having fun! + +The morning bucket has been happy ever since. Every day it runs to the pile of leaves and plays. All it can think of is the special name it gave them: the leaf pile! +Dave and Lily were out in the garden. Dave asked Lily to bury a big oat. Lily thought it would be difficult, but she agreed to try. + +Lily started to dig a hole big enough to fit the oat in. Dave watched as Lily dug and dug. After a while Lily was so tired she couldn't dig anymore. + +Dave said to her, "That's enough Lily, I'm going to finish burying the oat." + +Lily was worried. She thought it was too difficult for Dave too, but she knew he liked to be helpful. + +Dave started to bury the oat and finally it was all covered. + +But suddenly, Dave and Lily heard a loud squawking. A sad bird had been buried in the oat and was now stuck! Dave and Lily were so sad. + +The bird was too deep to just dig it out so they had to leave it buried. Dave and Lily went inside and never went back to the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a cute goose. The goose liked to swim in the cool pond. +One day, the goose saw a curious floating thing in the pond. He went closer to take a look. +Suddenly, it shrank! The goose was very surprised and said, "Wow! That's so cool!" +The goose was very excited and he tried to touch it but when he got closer, the thing shrank again! +The goose thought this was so funny, he tried to touch it again and again. Each time, it shrank! +The goose laughed and laughed until the sun started to set. Then, the goose swam back home. +One day, John wanted to have some fun. He decided to climb a big tree in the backyard. He took big steps up the tree and soon he reached the top. He was glad to be up high. + +John enjoyed looking around and spotted a little round door in the tree. He tried to open it but it was stuck. Then he noticed a sign that said "Turn to open." He grabbed the handle and gave it a strong turn. To his surprise, the door opened and a bright light shone out. + +John stepped through the door and was amazed! A big slide had been set up inside the treehouse. He was so glad he had the chance to climb the tree and turn the door handle. He slid all the way down and laughed with joy! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. He was a very mischievous and sometimes foolish little boy. He loved to do adventurous things and many times he got in trouble. + +One day, Peter was out in the garden when he saw a big toad hopping around. Peter thought it was very funny to watch the toad, so he got an idea. He decided to pinch the toad's toe. + +When Peter pinched the toad's toe, it jumped in surprise. Peter started to giggle as he watched the toad hobble away. But when the toad was gone, Peter realized he had done something foolish and he felt sorry. + +Peter never pinched the toad's toe again, and learned that it is important to be careful and not do silly things. +Once upon a time, a boy named John wanted to travel. One day, he asked his mom if he could take a trip. She said yes, but he had to be careful. So, John packed his bag and set off. + +He traveled through the woods and over the hills. Everything was exciting and new, but a little scary too. He kept walking until he came to a big lake. He hadn't seen a lake before and he was frightened. + +But then he noticed something that made him feel better. On the other side of the lake, he spotted a little boat. He liked boats, so he called out to the boatman and asked to take a ride across the lake. + +The boatman said yes and soon John was travelling again. He arrived safe and sound on the far side and was very glad he had taken the journey. + +After that, he never felt frightened yet when he wanted to travel. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She liked to watch the aeroplanes fly in the sky. She wanted to fly with them. She watched them everyday, dreaming of flying away. + +One day her wish came true. An aeroplane landed in her garden. She was so excited and ran up to the pilot to ask if she could go with him. The pilot had compassion for Lucy and said, "Yes, you can come". + +As the aeroplane took off, Lucy felt like she was growing wings. They flew around the world, visiting lots of different countries. The pilot taught her lots of things and showed her how to be kind and compassionate just like him. + +When they landed, Lucy thanked the pilot for her wonderful adventure. She had learned so much on her journey and she will always remember it. + +The moral of the story is that kindness can take you anywhere! +Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl. She loved movies and always went to special movie showings. One day, when the little girl went to the movie theater, something went wrong and the theater began to burn. The little girl quickly ran out of the theater. + +The firemen came to put out the fire. They worked really hard and soon the fire was gone. Everybody thanked the firemen for saving the theater. + +The little girl was thankful that no one was hurt. She was surprised that the movie was still playing. She watched it and enjoyed the show very much. + +At the end of the movie, the entire audience applauded the movie and the little girl. They all agreed that she was very gifted. +Once there was a bald man. He was walking in the park. He saw a jelly on the ground and he was really excited. He wanted to eat the jelly. He started to pass it to his mouth when a little girl rushed in front of him and grabbed the jelly. The bald man was sad. + +The little girl was the bald man's neighbour. The girl said, "I want this jelly! It's so tasty!" The bald man replied, "But I saw it first!" The girl crossed her arms and said, "no! It's mine now!" + +The bald man knew he could not win in this argument. He decided to make a deal with the girl. He said, "If you give me some of the jelly, I will get you some more from the store". The girl thought about it for a moment and soon agreed. They both shared the jelly and the bald man kept his promise. He bought the girl even more jelly from the store and the girl shared the jelly with everyone in the park. + +The bald man smiled. He was glad he could find a way to share the jelly. In the end, everyone was happy! +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She walked through the forest and saw a big tree. She decided to climb it and when she got to the top, she saw a magical wrap. It floated in the air and she watched it turn around and around. She reached out and grabbed it in her hands. The wrap sparkled so brightly and it felt very special. + +Suddenly, something amazing happened. The wrap started to change shape and shrink until it was small enough for the young girl to put into her pocket. She decided to take the wrap home. + +Back at home, the young girl opened the wrap and showed it to her mom and dad. Her eyes lit up as she explained what happened in the forest. Her parents were very amazed and happy. They hugged her and they all turned the wrap together. When they turned it, they saw something incredible - inside was a special surprise just for her. + +The young girl was so happy that she had found the magical wrap. She held it close and knew it would stay special to her forever. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play outside. One day, she discovered a mysterious lawn that she had never seen before. She decided to explore it. As she stepped onto the lawn, she felt something strange. Suddenly, the grass began to stand up on its own! The little girl was scared and tried to run away. But no matter how fast she ran, the tall grass kept following her. + +The little girl didn't know what to do. She desperately wanted to make the grass stop. Then she got an idea. She decided to try singing a song. As soon as she started singing, the grass began to calm down and eventually lay back flat on the ground. + +The little girl was relieved and she learned an important lesson that day. Sometimes, even mysterious things can be overcome when you use your voice. +Once upon a time, there was a wise ant. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he started to pack his things. But he wasn't sure what to bring. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It was coming from a big bird. The bird said, "If you only bring a few things, then your adventure will be even more exciting!" + +The ant thanked the bird for its wise advice. He looked around and found a few things he could bring with him. Then, he started on his journey. + +He had so many adventures that it made him feel so small. But every time he felt like giving up, he remembered the bird's wise advice. + +He was so happy that he shouted, "Thank you, wise bird!" + +And with that, the little ant's journey ended, and he came home full of stories to tell. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bunny called Jack. Every day, Jack would follow the path through the meadow to find the most comfortable pillow in the world. + +Jack was determined to find the most comfortable place to take a nap. One day, he wandered too far and got lost. He looked around but there was no path to follow and soon it got dark. + +Jack was afraid and started to cry. He searched and searched until he found the most comfortable pillow. He was so happy! He snuggled into the pillow and fell asleep. + +But when morning came, Jack had a big surprise. The pillow was actually an angry badger's bed! The badger was very angry and growled at Jack. He ran away as fast as he could, but never found his way back home. + +Jack had a very bad ending to his adventure. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Johnny. Johnny was very thoughtful, but he always felt like no one accepted him. One day, Johnny's owner brought home a beautiful automobile. Johnny was excited to see the automobile, but his owner said it was only for him. Johnny didn't understand why he couldn't have the same thing. He began to feel very sad. + +Johnny's owner saw how sad Johnny was, and he said, "Johnny, it's ok that you don't have the same thing. Automobile is for me. But I have something different for you. Something special." + +The owner brought out a big shiny apple. Johnny was so excited he could hardly contain himself. "This is for me?" he asked. + +"Yes, Johnny, this is for you," the owner said. + +From that day on, Johnny learned that it was ok to not have the same things as everyone else. He learned to accept others and their differences, and to be thankful for the things he had. He never felt sad or left out again. +Once upon a time, there was a deer who was very rich. He had a big, fancy house in the woods and lots of money. +One day, he wanted to go for a drive. He hopped into his car and sped away. The wind in his fur made him feel so happy! +When he drove faster, he felt like he was flying. He looked out the window and he could see many different kinds of animals running and playing in the woods. + +Finally, the deer reached a big field. He stopped the car and got out. He ran as fast as he could in the field, taking in the beauty of nature. It was so much fun! + +The deer raced around the field, and soon he got so tired that he had to rest. He lay there, looking at the sky and feeling so happy and rich. + +He smiled and thanked the universe for the wonderful life he had. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and really loved going to the zoo. Every day she would go to the zoo and poke the different animals with a stick - but very gently! + +The animals at the zoo were very nice to her and always let her poke them. The giraffe was especially gentle and the little girl was very grateful. + +One day the little girl realized that she had poked all the animals in the zoo at least once. She was very happy and felt proud of herself. + +From then on, whenever the little girl visited the zoo she was always very gentle with the animals and always made sure to give them a friendly poke! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to go to the playground but it was raining. Her mum said that she could not go out and play. + +The little girl was sad and stuck inside. Then, she had an idea - she could make her own play area inside. + +The little girl found some mud in the garden and brought it inside. She made a big muddy mess in the living room! She moulded the mud into fun shapes and showed it to her mum. + +At first her mum was not happy but then she had an idea too. The little girl and her mum made a mud kitchen! They made mud pies and mud ice cream and played pretend games. + +The little girl was so happy and her mum was ready to accept the muddy mess they had made. They both laughed and had so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. Emily had a very special dream - to own her own doggy. Every day, Emily would look out of the window to see if there was any doggy that wanted to be her friend. + +One day, Emily saw a doggy walking up and down the street. She opened the window and shouted out to the doggy, asking him to come and stay with her. The doggy barked and ran towards the window. + +Emily was so excited that the doggy wanted to be her own. She opened the door and the doggy marched inside. Emily named the doggy 'Rover' and they had lots of fun playing together each day. + +But one day, Emily woke up to find Rover laying dead in her bedroom. She cried and cried. All her doggy dreams were dead, just like Rover! Emily was very sad. + +Even though she was sad, Emily still remembered the happy times that she and Rover had spent together. She decided to remember the good times and keep dreaming of having her own doggy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a hidden crown. Nobody knew where it was, but it was there. One day, a brave prince decided he would try to find this hidden crown. He looked everywhere, high and low, but he just couldn't find it. + +Finally, he found it in a secret cave. He was so happy! He grabbed the crown and cut off a tiny piece. As he was about to take it away, a magic bird flew down and said, "Now you have the crown, your wish will come true!" + +The prince wished for good luck, and the magic bird granted it. Now the prince had a new crown, and all his wishes would come true. He was so happy he wanted to share his luck with the world! He went off and told everyone about his hidden crown and the magic inside it. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane knew that her mommy was always busy, but one day she wanted to do something nice and help out. So she decided to buy a present for her mom. + +Jane went to the store and saw lots of things, but she couldn't decide what to get. Then she saw something unusual: lotion. It was so pretty and sparkly! Jane had never seen anything like it before. She just had to buy it for her mom. + +When Jane got home, however, mommy was not happy. Mommy said the lotion was too expensive and Jane should have bought something else. Jane was very sad because she just wanted to help out. + +But then Mommy hugged Jane and said, "It's OK, sweetheart. You were just trying to be helpful. I'm glad you bought me something so unusual and special." Jane was happy to hear that and smiled with relief. + +From that day on, Jane and her Mommy always worked together to do nice things for each other. +"Look," said Mummy, pointing into the distance. "What do you see?" +"I see a gorilla," said Jack, his eyes wide with excitement. +Mummy smiled. "Let's go and take a closer look." + +Jack and Mummy walked towards the gorilla, who was perched atop a tall tree. As they approached, the gorilla revealed a large pile of gold coins. Jack and Mummy gasped with amazement. + +"What's all this?" said Jack. +Mummy stroked her chin. "I think the gorilla must be rich!" + +Jack smiled and waved at the gorilla, who waved back and smiled. He was happy to share his wealth with Jack and Mummy. + +Mummy and Jack said goodbye to the friendly gorilla, dazzled by his riches. Jack couldn't believe his eyes. He had made a new friend, and learnt a lesson that day – that friendship can reveal the most unexpected surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved going for walks in the woods near her home, but she was always very careful. One day, she got lost in the woods and she became very frightened. She looked around, but she couldn't remember how to find her way home. Suddenly, she saw an orange in the grass. She thought it looked like a good idea to follow the orange, so she started walking in the same direction as the orange. + +Lucy followed the orange for a long time and soon, she found her way out of the woods. She was so happy that she had not gotten lost. She picked up the orange and took it with her, so she would never lose it. Lucy was very relieved to be out of the woods and back at home. She smiled and said goodbye to the orange, thankful that it had helped her find her way. +Once upon a time, there was a small child who was very eager to play. They asked their family to join them so they could play a game. + +"Yes!" they said, "Let's play!" + +So they all sat down and grabbed a few pieces of paper from the kitchen table. One of the pieces of paper had a skeleton drawn on it. + +The small child was happy, they were eager to match the pieces of paper and find out who had the skeleton! They held up the skeleton and asked everyone to match the pieces of paper with their skeleton. + +But as soon as the pieces were matched, everyone started to laugh. They laughed until tears were streaming down their faces. The small child was confused, why was this funny? + +But then the family revealed the truth. The small child had been tricked! The skeleton was never actually theirs! + +The small child felt sad and embarrassed by their mistake and never asked to play again. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They had all the nicer things that money can buy. One day their son, John, wanted to go to the park. His parents said no, but John did not listen, he took a gun and went to the park in secret. + +At the park, John saw some of his friends playing and forgot all about the gun. He went to join them and have some fun. His parents were worried and set out to find him. + +When they found him, they saw the gun lying next to him and became very scared. John had picked it up and was playing with it, not understanding the danger. His parents tried to take the gun away but it was too late. The gun went off and wounded John. He was taken to hospital and never recovered. + +John's parents were devastated and remembered their warning about the gun. They had wanted to protect him and were heartbroken to think of the bad ending that had come from his choice to take the gun. +Once there was a very helpful lumberjack. He worked very hard in the woods, cutting down the big trees. His seat was very uncomfortable, but he kept working because he was doing a good job. + +One day, while he was working, a little 3 year old boy came walking in the woods. He had seen the lumberjack, and he wanted to help him. He brought the lumberjack a nice, soft seat to sit on. + +The lumberjack was so glad! His back and legs felt much better. He thanked the little boy for being so helpful. From that day on, he was much more comfortable when he worked, and he always smiled when he thought of the kind little boy. +Bella was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved adventures. One day, she decided to explore her garden. + +She saw a tall tree. She wanted to climb it and see what was on top. She started to climb and suddenly, she saw something shining. It was a big, shiny apple! + +Bella was happy and she wanted to try it. She picked the apple and took a bite. It was sour! She made a sour face and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said: "We can make something delicious out of that! I'm going to show you how!" + +So, mom and Bella went to the kitchen. Together, they cut the sour apple into small pieces and put them in a pan. She added some sugar and spices and cooked it until it was ready. Now, it was a tasty, sweet food. + +Bella was so happy. She ate the delicious food and thanked her mom for showing her how to turn something sour into something sweet. +One day, a girl went to see the barn. She was so excited to explore. She saw a big, red barn and thought it was so pretty. When she went inside, it was so soft. She noticed a big pile of hay in the corner, so she decided to sit down and take a closer look. + +When she was sitting in the hay, suddenly she heard a noise. She looked around and there was a bunny! It was so cute. The bunny hopped around the barn and the girl smiled. She slowly moved closer to the bunny and pet its soft fur. + +The girl was so happy that she had seen the bunny in the barn. She said goodbye to the bunny and then left to go home. But from that day, she kept coming back to the barn to see if the bunny was still there. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved tomatoes. He went to pick some tomatoes in the garden everyday, because they were so yummy! + +One morning he spotted a huge tomato. He smiled and started to slip towards it, but he was too excited and he slipped over. He began to cry - the huge tomato was ruined! + +"It's ok, my little one," his mum said. "Let's go get another tomato". + +So the little boy and his mum went to find another tomato, but none were as big or as yummy as the huge one. They had to go home empty handed. + +The little boy was so sad. He had wanted that huge tomato so badly. He didn't like the ending at all. +Once there was a kind little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to buy something very special. She went to the store to buy colorful things. + +At the store, Jane looked at all the colorful things. She wanted to buy something as bright as the rainbow in the sky. Jane wanted to buy something very kind. + +Jane found a beautiful thing. It was bright blue and sparkly! Jane asked the storekeeper if she could buy it. The storekeeper said, "Yes, you can buy it." So Jane happily paid for the colorful thing with her pocket money. + +When she went home, Jane showed the thing to her mom and dad. They said it was very kind and smiled. Jane was so happy. She had bought something special with her own money. +Once upon a time there was a poor family living in a small village. Every day, the mother and father tried to make ends meet but it was always difficult for them. + +One day, the mother said to the father, "I have an idea. Let's put together a team to help us out." + +The father was a bit hesitant and said "But who will help us? We're so poor and no one is rich to help us for free." + +The mother said, "Let's ask all the neighbors if they will marry us. That way, all the families can join and help each other out." + +The father agreed and they asked all the neighbors. To their surprise, they all agreed and the team of families was formed. From then on, all the families worked together and helped each other with whatever was needed. + +This way, the poor family was able to make ends meet and live happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly who loved playing in her garden. She always loved burying her toys in the soil and finding them again. + +One day, her mommy asked her to go to the store to get some milk. She was very excited and went to the store right away. + +When she got there, Molly noticed that the store was very noisy and busy. Then she noticed something on the floor - it was her toy that she had buried in her garden earlier! She was so excited she picked it up and started to put it in her bag. + +Just then, the store manager came over and said, "Excuse me, the item you are taking belongs to the store. You must pay for it or put it back." + +Molly was disappointed, but she knew she had to put it back. She said, "I'm sorry, I don't have any money to pay for it." + +"That's okay," said the store manager. "Why don't you put it back in the store and I'll give you a tip?" + +Molly was very happy and thanked the manager. She was thrilled to have her toy back, and the tip was a nice bonus. Molly promised to be more careful next time and ran out of the store, into the garden. She buried her toy deep in the soil and smiled, happy that she had learned her lesson. +Once upon a time there was a family of bunnies. They loved to organize things in their home. One day, they decided to organize the cushion they used to sit on in the corner of the room. They chose some very soft and comfy cushions and they made sure they were arranged in a nice way. + +Next, the bunnies got to work making some tasty snacks. They made some yummy sandwiches and some crunchy carrot sticks. They were very excited to enjoy their snacks on the freshly organized cushions. + +When everything was ready, the bunnies hopped over to the corner of the room. They snuggled up on the soft cushions and enjoyed the tasty snacks. The little bunnies were very happy with their snacks and their cozy cushions! +Once upon a time there was a small farm with a barn full of hay. One day, a mean fox came along and wanted to spoil the hay. He wanted to make the animals in the barn jealous. + +The farmer noticed and decided to hide in the barn to protect the hay. The fox went around the barn and saw it was locked. He decided to try to get the hay by playing tricks on the animals. He told them he would give some hay to each of the animals, but he lied. + +The other animals were so jealous of the fox and wished he would be nice and share. The farmer heard the fox and came out of the barn and scolded him for not sharing. The fox learnt his lesson, he shouldn't spoil what isn't his, and he agreed to share the hay with all the animals. + +Since that day, all the animals have been sharing nicely and appreciating what they have. The moral of this story is to never spoil other people's things and be nice to share. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Dan. They loved to keep jokeing and have a laugh together. + +One day, Dan had to go away for a while. Jack was sad and thought that he was going to miss Dan a lot. + +But when Dan came back, Jack was so happy! They jokeed and laughed just like before. + +Jack noticed that Dan had become very independent. He was doing things on his own, like cycling to the store for the first time. + +Jack was very proud of Dan, and wanted to help him keep being independent. So whenever Dan did things on his own, Jack gave him a big smile and said "great job". + +The moral of the story is that it is important to support your friends so they can keep being independent. +Once upon a time, a loved little elephant lived in the jungle. Everyday he would make friends with animals of the forest and have fun playing with them. The elephant felt so happy and comfortable that he could call the jungle his home. + +One day, the little elephant noticed a big grey trunk lying besides a tree. He walked closer and closer and saw that the top of the trunk was open. What could it be? He wondered. He quickly popped inside to take a look. + +Inside, he felt warm and peaceful. He had found his own special place! He smiled and settled in. From then on, the trunk was his special place of peace, where he could go whenever he wanted some quiet. + +One day his animal friends stopped by. The elephant was so excited that he invited them in! They happily shared the trunk, talking, playing and laughing in the peaceful space. + +The little elephant realised that it felt nice to share his special place with his friends. He new that no matter what, they all belonged together in the trunk and in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy fairy who lived high in the sky. Every day she would float around, never doing much. +Until one day, she noticed a door that had been locked from the outside. The fairy was curious, so she tried to unlock it. +But it was too hard for the fairy to open, no matter how hard she tried. She flew away feeling very unhappy. +The next day, the fairy returned and found a little girl standing near the door. The girl had a tiny key in her hand and was trying to unlock the door. +The fairy watched as the little girl managed to unlock the door. When the door opened, there was a magical world inside. +The lazy fairy was so happy to see the magical world, but she was sad she had not been able to unlock it herself! She thanked the little girl and they became friends. + +From then on, the lazy fairy and the little girl explored the magical world together. They had many wonderful adventures and the lazy fairy was no longer lazy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to race and he was very excited when his parents got him a racecar. + +Each day, Timmy would race around the room and make a loud vroom-vroom sound. He began to love it so much that he found time to race everywhere and anywhere he could. + +One day, Timmy was racing around the garden and he saw something silly. It was two frogs racing around, flying and jumping. Timmy thought it was funny and he laughed. The frogs were racing so fast and looked like they were having so much fun that Timmy wanted to join in. + +Timmy clapped and cheered as the frogs raced around. He was so happy that he felt like he wanted to do something silly too. So he jumped up and raced around with the frogs. It felt like they were all having a lot of fun and they raced around until they were all tired. + +When they were finished, Timmy hugged the frogs and said goodbye. He didn't know it but they shared a special love. Timmy smiled and continued to race around, knowing that love can make anyone feel happy. +John was feeling very angry. He wanted to go home, so he insisted that his mum take him. But mum said no. She said it was too late. But John didn't listen and he kept insisting. + +Mum tried to tell John why it was a bad idea to go home right now. She said it was dark outside and they needed to stay in the park until it was light again. But John kept insisting. + +His mum got angry. She said it was time to go and they couldn't stay in the park any longer. But John still insisted. He said he wanted to go home now! + +Finally, his mum gave in. She said ok, and they went home. John was very happy. He was glad to be home at last. +Max was visiting the pond with his mommy. He had never been there before. His mommy explained that the pond was filled with fish, water plants and other things. + +Max was very excited. He looked all around to see what was there. Suddenly, he noticed a lot of ducks swimming around the pond. He asked his mommy why the ducks were all organized in a neat line. + +His mommy explained that the ducks were swimming in single file so they could look for food. She pointed out that each duck was searching in its own row so they could get the best food. Then she told Max to watch where the ducks went once they found food. Max thought it was very cool so he watched and sure enough the ducks went back to the same neat line. + +Max learned an important lesson that day. He learned that things can be organized and can help animals get food. It was a happy day at the pond. +One day a man built a trap next to a pond. He hoped to catch something that he could eat. He waited patiently but nothing happened. Then he decided to twist the trap in a special way. He thought this would help him catch something. + +Suddenly he heard a noise. He was so excited. He looked into the trap to see what he had caught. It was a very difficult animal. It was so strong that it was impossible to open the trap! The man tried and tried to open it but it was impossible. + +The man was so frustrated. He started to cry when he heard a voice. It said, "Please help me! I'm stuck in this trap!" The man was so surprised. He realised that he had trapped a little boy! + +He tried and tried to open the trap, but it was impossible. The man had to go away, feeling very ashamed and sad. The little boy was trapped there and no one could save him. +Once there was a little boy named Sam who loved to pretend. One day Sam saw a tray on the ground and he wanted to play with it. He picked it up and pretended he was flying. He flew around for a while, until he heard a loud noise coming from somewhere. +Sam got frightened and tried to fly lower and faster. He had flown too close to a building and knocked something loose. Before he knew it, something fell on his tray and broke it. Sam was so frightened and he started to cry. + +He quickly put the broken pieces of the tray away and tried to pretend that nothing bad had happened. But in the end, he had to tell his mom what had happened and she was not happy. She told him that he should never pretend with something he didn't own. Sam learned his lesson and never pretended with trays again. +Billy tucked away his toys and lay on the grass in the backyard. The sun was setting and it was getting scary and dark. He was feeling sleepy, so he decided to lay down and close his eyes. As he looked closely, he noticed something. On the tree that was close by, there was a nest with little eggs in it. Billy was very curious, so he waited and watched the nest closely. + +After a few minutes, two little birds flew out of the nest and landed right beside him in the backyard. They were so cute and Billy was so excited to see them. They started chirping and he even heard them say each other's names. Then they went back to the nest and rested on the tree branch. + +Billy was so happy that he fell asleep right there in the backyard. When he woke up the next morning, he saw the birds flying again. He smiled and ran inside to tell his mom what had happened. He would no longer be scared of the dark, because he knew his backyard was filled with sleepy birds to keep him company. +John was a friendly three year old. He went to visit his grandfather, who had a big house with a bathroom. When he entered, John noticed there was something strange about the bathroom. + +John asked his grandfather, "What's wrong with your bathroom?" His grandfather explained, "It doesn't have a lock. That's why I don't like it." + +John said, "I can help you. I can put a lock on the bathroom door." His grandfather smiled at him and said, "Okay, that sounds like a good idea." + +John found a lock and put it on the door. He was so proud of his work. But then, his grandfather said, "I don't like the lock. Take it off!" + +John felt sad. He didn't want to take off the lock. He explained that he had worked so hard to install it. But his grandfather was really firm and didn't listen to John. John had to take off the lock and leave the bathroom without its lock. He was disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Anna. She loved trying out new tastes. One day, her mom gave her something to try. It was called butter. Anna was so excited to try it. She put some on her finger and tasted it. It was so tasty! + +Anna loved butter so much, she asked her mom to buy her some more. Her mom bought her a jar of butter. Anna smiled and opened it. She tasted the butter and it was so yummy! + +Anna shared the butter with everyone in the family. Everyone loved the tasty butter. Anna was so happy because she loved making everyone smile with butter. From that day on, Anna always asked for butter whenever she wanted to try something new. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lola. She was three years old and lived with her mom and dad in a big house with a garden. +One day, Lola wanted to make a fire. Her mom and dad said she could, but only if she was careful and followed their rules. Lola followed the rules and made a nice fire. +She was helping her mom and dad in the garden when it started to drizzle. Lola wanted to put the fire out before it got too wet. +She tried but could not put the fire out by herself. She called for her mom and dad's help. +When her parents arrived, they saw that Lola had done her best and tried to put the fire out. They praised her and said that she had been fit and worked hard. Mom and Dad answered Lola's call and put the fire out. + +The moral of the story is: it is important to work together and answer your calls for help. Together, you can solve any problem! +Once upon a time there was a little player. He loved to play all day long. One day he was playing and he had to be very patient. He was looking for something, but he just couldn't find it. He tried and tried, but it was nowhere to be found. + +He sat down and tried to guess what it was he was looking for. But he just couldn't think of it. He was getting frustrated, so he took a break. Suddenly he remembered what the thing was he was looking for - it was his favorite toy! + +He was so happy and ran to look for it. He looked and looked, but he still couldn't find it. He was getting tired, but he kept looking. After a while he finally found it. He was so excited that he had found it. + +He knew now that if he was patient and guess, he could find anything! +Once upon a time there was a kind princess. Whenever the princess was sad, she would go outside and trust a special rag. The rag was very rare because it was blue and sparkly. Whenever the princess touched it, she felt safe and happy. She kept the rag under her pillow whenever she went to sleep. + +One day, a dragon flew into the princess' kingdom. The dragon was fierce and scared the people. But the princess was brave, she took out her trusty rag and held it tight in her hand. She told the dragon that it was wrong to be so mean and to leave her kingdom. The dragon roared and flew away. + +The people of the kingdom were glad and thanked the princess for protecting them. They gave the princess a special necklace to thank her for her bravery. She wore it every day and always kept her trusty rag close. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was only three years old. She loved her toys and could play with them all day. One of her favorite toys was her big teddy bear. + +But, one day Emma noticed something strange about her teddy bear. It didn't fit in the same toy box anymore! She tried and tried but still the teddy bear was too big. + +Emma was very sad and didn't know how to make her teddy bear fit. Then, a kind and compassionate lady came along. She told Emma not to worry and she would help. + +The kind lady got a new box that fit the teddy bear perfectly. Emma was overjoyed and so thankful. The kind lady smiled and gave her a big hug. + +From then on, Emma was sure to always be compassionate and kind to everyone she met. That made even the biggest teddy bear fit in the world! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Daniel. He was three years old and loved to play with his friends. One day, he and his friends were playing tag and Daniel wanted to set a goal for them to try to reach. + +He said to all of them, “Let’s tie a rope to the tree and the one who can get there the fastest wins!†+ +All of his friends thought it was a great idea and they agreed to it. They all lined up ready to race and on the count of three they all started running. Daniel was very honest and fair. He counted down slowly and gave everyone an equal chance. + +In the end, it was his best friend Lisa who won the race. She was very happy and hugged Daniel to thank him. Daniel was very proud of his goal and knew that his friends were happy and that they had all had an honest race. As a reward for everyone’s effort, Daniel decided to treat everyone to ice cream. +Once upon a time there was a doggy called Spot. Spot was a very lovely pooch and he always tried to behave. Spot would play in the garden every day and he loved to run around and explore his surroundings. One day, Spot decided to investigate some far away bushes. When he got there he found a lovely surprise, a basket filled with yummy treats! Spot was so excited that he forgot to behave and started to bark and run around in circles. Thankfully his owner saw him and ran over to him, giving him lots of cuddles and love. Spot was so happy, he wagged his tail and snuggled up to his owner. From then on, he always tried to be extra good and behave, but he never forgot the lovely surprise he found that day. +Once there was a little baby bird who felt very far away from his family. He was flying higher and higher, taking big breaths of the cold air. But deep inside he felt sad and alone. + +Just then, he felt a small, comforting hand on his wing. He looked up and saw his Mama bird! Mama Bird had flown a long, long way to find her little baby. She wrapped her wings around him and sang a sweet song. + +Mama Bird flew with him, just above the clouds. She pointed out the bright stars in the night sky and whispered gentle words into his ear. Slowly, the little baby bird felt comforted by his Mama's presence. + +The next morning, they flew back to the nest together. The little one was not so distant any more and he was happy once again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. One day Amy wanted to explore, so she decided to go in the woods. She was walking along and suddenly she saw something appear. It was a big yellow buckle! Amy was so excited and she ran over to get it. + +As soon as she touched the buckle she heard a voice behind her. It said, "That is my buckle. Give it back!" Amy was upset and she started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know someone owned it." + +The voice said, "I forgive you. Let's be friends." Amy was happy and she said, "Yes, friends!" + +The voice came from a friendly bear who had appeared from the trees. They smiled at each other and the bear gave Amy a hug. She took the buckle home and from that day she loved exploring the woods with her new friend. The end. +Sally was a young girl. She was very impatient. She wanted to go out and play, but it was still too cold. She looked out the window and saw a turkey. Its tail was big and colorful. Sally was so excited. She ran outside to see the turkey. + +The turkey was looking for some food. Sally watched as it jumped around the yard. Suddenly, it stopped. The turkey had found a bug. Sally watched as it gobbled up the bug. + +Just then, Sally heard a noise. She looked around and saw a beautiful bluebird. It was singing a song. The bird flew up into the sky. Sally watched it fly higher and higher. Then, she heard the bird call again as it disappeared into the clouds. + +The sun was shining brighter and brighter. Summer was coming soon. Sally couldn't wait. She knew that soon everything would turn green and the flowers would start to bloom. She couldn't wait for the spring. +The little girl was walking in the park when she saw something very interesting. She saw a big flag. It was very colourful and it was waving in the wind. The girl reached up to touch the flag. But suddenly, the wind became icy and it made the flag drop. The girl watched it turn and tumble as it fell. When it hit the ground, the little girl ran to pick it up. She put it in her pocket and held it tight. She decided to take it home and keep it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big prune tree. It was smooth and tall, and had lots of twigs and branches. Every morning, a small bird would come and attach himself to the prune tree. He would tuck his little head into his wings and close his eyes for a nap. + +The bird loved to sleep in the tree because it was so smooth. He could feel the cool, smooth bark against his little feathers, and hear the birds singing in the branches. + +When it was time for the bird to wake up, he would look for a prune to eat. He could feel the prune's smooth skin and taste its sweet juice. He thought it was the best fruit ever. + +The little bird would attach himself to the tree again, until the next morning when he needed to look for his breakfast. He would always come back to the same tree, and it always welcomed him with its smooth branches. He was very happy in his little tree. + +The End. +Once there was a very small mouse living in a big forest. Every day the mouse would run around and look for food and adventures. One day, when the mouse was out exploring, she found a shiny coin. She was so excited and couldn't believe her luck. She held it tightly in her hands so it couldn't get away. + +But suddenly, in a blink of an eye, the coin vanished! The mouse was worried because she had found something so valuable and it had disappeared so quickly. She looked and looked for the coin but it was impossible to find. + +The mouse was sad but she learned an important lesson about treasure. She realized that it wasn't right to try to hold things that don't belong to her. In the end, it's better to leave it alone and let it be. +Once there was a happy baby. The baby giggled and smiled a lot. One day she asked her mother, "Where do I come from?" Her mother gently replied, "You were a gift from God." The baby thought for a moment and said, "What else?" Her mother replied, "You were sent from Heaven to bring joy to our lives." The baby smiled and said, "I'm glad I'm here". + +The moral of this story is that every little one is a blessing from above. Every baby is a special gift and should be cherished and loved. +Once there was a kind judge who lived in a beautiful palace. Whenever anyone had a problem, the judge would always listen and try to help. + +One day, something very special happened. A magical bird flew over the palace and came down to help restore the judge's power. With its graceful wings and gentle chirp it restored the judge's strength and everyone was very happy! + +Now the judge's job was made a lot easier since they had more power to help everyone. They always did their job with grace, even more than before. + +So the people living in the palace were very happy they had the kind judge to help them. Thanks to the magical bird, their problems were restored and the judge always found the right thing to do! +John was very miserable. He wanted to find something to cheer him up but nothing was fun. Then he had an idea. He found a pipe in the yard. He thought it might bring him some joy. + +John tried to blow through the pipe but nothing happened. He shrugged and sat down with the pipe in his hands. + +Suddenly, a fire started in the pipe. John was very scared and jumped away. The fire spread and spread until it was really big. + +John tried to put out the fire but he was too small to do anything. In the end, the fire was too strong and John's house caught on fire. + +John was so miserable. He was sad that his house was gone and nothing could make it better. He shrugged and looked away. He could never be happy again. +Nina was having a fun day. She was getting ready to go on a trip with her mom and dad. She got dressed, and then went to the living room. She saw her dad was packing a big bag. + +Nina asked her dad what was in the bag. He told her it was filled with her things for the trip. He showed her how to pack her shoes and clothes. Nina was happy to help. + +Then it was time to put on her seatbelt. Her dad showed her how to buckle it. It was tricky because the buckle was big and clumsy. But finally she did it. + +Nina grabbed her bag and was ready to go. Her mom and dad were very proud of her. They all got in the car and drove off, ready for an adventure. +Sam was a little boy who wanted to perform on a hill. He wanted to make everyone happy. But when got to the hill, it was filthy. The ground was covered in garbage and there were broken pieces of wood everywhere. + +Sam was sad because he couldn't perform. He started to cry. He wanted to make everyone happy, but he didn't know how he could do it if the hill was so messy. + +But then, Sam had an idea. He started to clean the hill. He picked up all the pieces of wood and put the garbage in a bag. It took him a long time, but he cleaned the whole hill. + +When he was done, he decided to perform. Everyone was so happy to see him perform and they thanked him for cleaning the hill. Sam was glad that he was able to make everyone happy. +Sam and Lucy were best friends. They were very curious and loved to explore new places. One day, they decided to visit a pirate's cave by the lake. They were both very excited. + +When they arrived, they saw a big sign that said, "No Pirates Allowed". But they were not scared or discouraged. They were both very curious. + +So, they tiptoed closer to the cave. They heard a loud noise coming from inside. They whispered to each other, "Do you think it might be a pirate?". + +Suddenly, a deep and gruff voice called out, "Who's there?". Lucy was so scared that she started to cry, but Sam bravely stepped forward and said, "We just wanted to visit. We are very curious." + +The pirate smiled and said, "Well, since you two are so brave and curious, let me show you around. I am Captain Crook and I am a friendly pirate". + +Sam and Lucy were very excited. They chuckled and said in unison, "Let's go!" Captain Crook winked and let them inside. They had the most amazing adventure and never forgot it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to learn. She was only three years old, and wanted to learn more about the world around her. Her parents wanted to help, so they called a tutor for her. + +The tutor seemed very nice at first, but soon her huge size scared the little girl. She was an enormous tall woman, and her voice seemed to bellow like thunder. + +The little girl was too afraid to learn with the tutor, so she said no when it was time for the lesson. But, the tutor wouldn't let her go and started to yell at her. + +The little girl started to cry, feeling more scared and helpless than ever before. She wanted to learn, but all the shouting made her wary. Thankfully, her parents heard her cries and came running to her defense. + +They sent the tutor away and hugged the little girl tightly. She knew then that she was safe, and that they would always protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lola. Lola was three years old. +One day, Lola was playing with her toys. She saw something funny in the corner of the room. It was a switch! +Lola had never seen a switch before. She wanted to know what it did. She hoped it would be something fun. +So Lola reached for the switch. She turned it on, and suddenly the room filled with music! She was so excited. She smiled and danced with her toys. +Lola had a lot of fun with the switch. She hoped it would make music every day. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bear. He wanted to find some food, so he decided to go on an adventure. His first stop was a forest. The bear was looking around when he saw something. It was a flame! He thought it was beautiful. + +He decided to take the flame home with him. He carefully put it in a jar and started to go back home. On the way home, he started to think about what he could do with the flame. He felt like he was the most clever bear ever to have decided to take it. + +When he got home, the bear decided to make something. He fashioned a lamp out of the jar. He put the flame inside and it lit up the whole room. Everyone said it was the smartest, most inventive thing they had ever seen! + +Even the bear thought he was quite clever. He decided that from now on, he would always look for special things wherever he went. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go to a restaurant. She was excited to eat something yummy and delicious. But when she got to the restaurant, it was closed. She was sad and felt ignored. + +The girl decided to look for an answer. She went to the owner of the restaurant and asked why it was closed. The owner explained that he had to cut something in the kitchen and he didn't know when the restaurant would open again. He was ignorant of the girl's feelings and needs. + +The girl was feeling upset and heard a noise coming from the kitchen. She looked through the window and saw the owner cutting vegetables and making food. She got an idea and asked the owner if she could help. The owner was so thankful and the girl happily started helping him. + +Soon, they finished and the restaurant was open again. Now the girl can eat something yummy and delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He was very lucky. One day, Max was walking in the park and he saw a rainbow in the sky. He was so excited. He screamed in delight. + +Max ran over to the rainbow and he saw a magical pot of gold beneath it. He was so happy. He picked up the pot of gold and started shouting with joy. He was very lucky! +Suddenly, it started to rain. Max screamed again, this time from surprise. He grabbed the pot of gold and ran home. +Back at home, Max kept the pot of gold safely under his bed. Every day he dreamed of rainbows, and of being lucky enough to find another one. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She had a very long and round nose. Every day Jenny was very upset because her nose had started to rot. + +One day, Jenny decided to ask her mom for help. She went up to her mom and asked in a very sad and desperate voice, "Mommy, my nose is rot, what can I do?" + +Her mom felt so sorry for her little girl. She gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry Jenny, I'll help you fix this. I know exactly what to do!" + +With a big smile, she took out a tube of cream and said, "This cream will help make your nose nice and healthy again. Apply some every morning and night and your nose will soon be as good as new!" + +Jenny was happy again and she followed her mom's advice. She applied the cream every morning and every night, and eventually her nose was healthy again. + +The End. +The man was walking down the street, feeling alert. He saw a small creature hiding behind a tree, and he knew he had to care. He carefully picked it up, and saw that it was a tiny baby hedgehog. He smiled and held it close to his chest and said "you are mine!". + +The man brought the hedgehog back to his house and made sure it was safe and warm. He gave the hedgehog fruits and vegetables to eat, and water to drink. He made sure to stay alert and carefully watched over the hedgehog. + +Everyday, the man would care for the hedgehog. He would bring it outside to play and make sure it was safe. He would sing to the hedgehog and lull it to sleep. And at night when it was time for sleep, he would tuck the hedgehog in and say goodnight. + +The hedgehog and the man were very happy together, and they stayed that way for many years. He always made sure to care for the hedgehog, and the hedgehog always knew it was his. +Once upon a time, there lived a poor little skeleton. He had no friends, no family and was very lonely. Every day he would sit and weep by himself in his little room. + +One day he heard a friendly voice coming from the sky. It said, “Don’t be sad little skeleton, I will be your friendâ€. The skeleton looked up and saw a bright, shining star twinkling down at him. + +The little skeleton smiled and jumped for joy. He couldn’t believe that he had found a friend. From then on, they would talk and play together every night. + +The skeleton found that his life was no longer sad and lonely. He realised that his star friend had brought him a lot of happiness. And so, they lived happily ever after. +Max gazed out the window. He could see a brilliant jewel in the sky. He wanted it so badly! He ran outside, but when he arrived at the perfect spot for gazing, he noticed an old man also looking up at the sky. Max quickly realized that the old man wanted the jewel too. + +Max thought about what he should do. Then he had an idea. He ran home and grabbed a regular shovel from his dad’s tool shed. He ran back to the old man, but to his surprise, the old man had a shovel too! + +Max and the old man began to dig. After a while, the old man found the jewel. Max gazed sadly at the old man as he held up the precious jewel. + +But then, the old man smiled and handed the jewel to Max. He said, "I want you to have it. You were brave enough to try and dig for it." Max was so happy! He hugged the man and ran home with the jewel. He never forgot the old man’s kindness. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very stubborn and wanted to improve, so she set a goal for herself. + +Every day, she worked hard and prepared for her goal. She was so determined that nothing was going to stop her. + +One day, she reached her goal. She had worked so hard and it made her very happy. + +From then on, she was an even more stubborn girl and continued to set more goals. She kept improving each time until she achieved a lot of great things. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a blue house. It was a very special house. Every day, when the sun came up, a boy and a girl went outside and clapped their hands together. They clapped as loud and as fast as they could. + +The blue house heard the clapping and started to move. It moved around the garden, up and down the hills and across the meadows. As it moved, it laughed and everyone inside clapped along. + +The boy and the girl were so excited. They kept clapping and the house kept moving. They laughed and clapped until they couldn’t clap anymore. + +Finally, when the sun went down, the house stopped moving and the boy and girl collapsed into a heap. They said goodbye to the big blue house and walked back inside. They would definitely come back tomorrow to do it all over again! +Once upon a time, two friends lived by a bush. One was very generous and the other was a bit of a hoarder. One day, the generous one said, "Let's separate the bush." + +The other one was happy and said, "Yes!" They worked together and separated the bush into two parts. + +The generous one took the smaller part of the bush and said, "This is yours!" The other one was so happy that they got something. + +They both looked at their pieces of bush and smiled. Now they each had something and knew they could keep it nice and safe. + +The generous one knew that this was the way to be a good friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little bean. It was so nervous because it wanted to bake. It didn't know what to do! Then one day, the bean saw a bright light coming from a tiny oven. It decided to give it a try. + +The bean climbed inside and closed the oven door. It waited for a few minutes and then something wonderful happened. The little bean was turning golden brown! + +The bean loved the smell of baking. It popped out of the oven with a smile on its face. Everyone was so happy to see a freshly baked bean. After that, the little bean wasn't so nervous anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara who was only 3 years old. She was feeling very lonely and wished she had someone to play with. So one day she decided to organize a club. + +She invited some of her friends from preschool over to her house and they each brought something special. Together they formed a very special club. + +At first, Clara was a little fearful about the whole thing. But as time went on she realized that all her friends were being very friendly and supportive. + +They all decided to have fun and make lots of new memories together, and it quickly became the best club ever! + +From that day on Clara was never lonely again, and the club members all had lots of fun! The end! +A little girl was standing in her room looking at all of her toys. She felt so happy and excited! She had so many fun things to choose from. She looked around at the dolls, trains and action figures. They were all very nice. + +Then she saw a beautiful pastel coloured box with a light on the top. She got closer to take a better look. Inside she found a nice pink heart. She decided to take it and play with it. + +She took the heart outside and put it in a safe spot. She hugged the heart and was so happy that she had found it. She giggled and ran around with the heart. She played with it until it was time to go home. + +The little girl ran home and put the pastel heart on her dresser. She hugged it one last time before going to bed. Every day she would remember the light and happy feelings she had experienced when she decided to take the pastel heart. +Once there was a little boy called Max. He loved to explore and play hide-and-seek. + +One day, Max went out to play. He found a red balloon. He wanted to catch it, so he started to run after it. + +But the balloon floated away too far. Then he saw a cop standing nearby. Max urged the cop to help him catch the balloon. + +The cop smiled. He said, "I can help you, but you'll have to catch the balloon yourself". + +He took Max's hand, and they both started running. The wind blew harder and harder. Max kept urging the cop to go faster. + +Finally Max reached out and caught the red balloon. He held it tightly in his hand and exclaimed, "Yes! I caught it!" + +The cop smiled and said, "You did a great job, Max. Now let's go home". +Once there were two friends, Mike and Amy. They were very happy together, playing in the garden. One day, Mike got really worried. He didn't understand why he was feeling this way. + +Amy saw that Mike was worried and wanted to help him. She asked him what was wrong. He didn't know what to say, but he tried to explain. + +Mike told Amy that he was scared the plate would break. The plate was very special to him and it was very old. Amy wanted to help Mike. + +She reassured him and told him that the plate was strong and wouldn't break. Mike felt better and he understood what Amy was saying. They were happy again. +Once upon a time there was a wide open space. Everyone was happy and playing games. All of a sudden, something strange happened. It was a missile! It was flying through the sky. Everyone was very scared. + +Then, something amazing happened. The missile stopped and lowered itself very slowly to the ground. Everyone was wondering what would happen next. + +The missile opened its doors and out came a big, smiling bear. He was carrying a wide, sunny smile. Everyone was so relieved and happy to see the bear. They were no longer scared of the missile. + +The bear walked around and gave everyone big hugs. Everyone was very glad that he happened to come along. The bear stayed for the rest of the day, playing games and making everyone laugh. + +The end. +Jenny was playing with her friends in the park. She was running around and having a good time. Suddenly, her friends started arguing. They disagreed about what game to play. Jenny was very embarrassed. + +She went over to them and said "Let's all play on the board!" Everyone agreed and cheered. + +The children found a board and started playing. They all had a great time. They laughed and cheered. Everyone was in agreement. + +Everyone was happy that Jenny had found a way for them to disagree without getting too angry. They thanked her and hugged her. + +Jenny was so proud that she had found a way to help her friends. She smiled and felt very happy. +Billy was so excited to go outside and play with his ball. He grabbed it and ran outside with a big smile on his face. + +But when he got outside, the weather was very hard. There was fierce wind and rain. + +Billy got mad. He wanted to play so badly. He wanted to throw the ball. He clenched his fist and shook it at the sky. + +Suddenly, the wind stopped and the rain slowed down. Billy looked up and smiled. He knew that the weather was trying to make it hard for him to play, but he wouldn't give up. He threw the ball and cheered. +Once upon a time, there was a funny dish. It had big eyes and a big smile. Everyone who saw the dish was happy. + +The dish belonged to an old man. He treasured it, for it had been in his family for generations. One day, however, a careless accident happened. The dish was broken into pieces. + +The old man was very sad. He didn't know how to fix the dish. But then he had an idea. He asked his friend, a wise man, for help. + +The wise man shook his head and said, “I'm not sure I can restore it.†But the old man was determined and finally the wise man agreed. + +The wise man worked hard, and soon he had restored the dish. The old man was so happy. The funny dish looked like new again, and they all enjoyed it. + +The old man kept the dish safe and told everyone the story of how it was restored. Everyone loved the funny dish, and no one ever broke it again. The end. +Once there was a caterpillar who wanted to work very hard. He crawled around trying to find something to do. But no matter how hard he tried, he could not figure out what it was! He was getting so frustrated. + +One day he had an idea. He decided to do a big project. He found a huge tree and started to make a house. He worked hard for days and days. The caterpillar was very proud of his work. + +But then, one day he came back, only to find that his house was gone! He looked all around, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He was so frustrated and could not understand why his hard work had gone to waste. + +The caterpillar decided to try again. This time, he built a house in a fork of the tree instead. He worked even harder this time to make sure his house was safe and secure. And when he was done, he was finally able to relax and enjoy his work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She liked to skip along the street. Whenever she jumped and skipped, she would measure how far she went. + +One day, when Lucy was skipping along, she saw an old lady standing by a fruit stand. She was selling very sour lemons. The old lady asked, "Would you like to try one?" + +Lucy said, "Yes, please!" She tried a lemon and it was really sour. She handed the lemon back and said, "No thank you!" + +The old lady smiled and said, "Do you want to measure how far you can skip?" + +Lucy was very excited and said, "Yes!" + +So they cleared a space on the street and Lucy began to skip. She skipped and hopped, and measured how far she went. With every jump, she found she could go farther and farther. When she was done, she had skipped an amazing distance! + +The old lady was very proud and said, "Well done! You skipped a really long way!" + +Lucy had a big smile on her face. She said, "Yes, I did! Thanks for helping me!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved playing outside. One day, Tom and his mum decided to go to the park to play. + +Tom's mum said "Tom, let's go to the park and pay on the enormous ear we will find!" Tom was very excited and couldn't wait to visit the park. + +When they got to the park they found the biggest ear Tom had ever seen! It was very soft and inviting. Tom said "Wow, mum! That ear looks enormous!" + +His mum smiled and said "Go ahead, Tom! Pay on it!" So Tom jumped onto the ear and it was so much bigger than he expected. He bounced higher than ever before and had so much fun. + +His mum said "It looks like you're having an enormous amount of fun, Tom!" Tom smiled and replied tearfully "Yes mum, I am. This is the best pay ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a tiny butterfly who liked to zoom around the garden. She looked at the flowers and sang sweet songs. As she zoomed around, she saw an angry bee. He did not like it when things zoomed around his garden. + +He shouted and flew at the butterfly. She quickly zoomed away, but the angry bee followed her. Soon he was so close that she was scared. + +But then something magical happened. A rainbow appeared and the butterfly zoomed to it. It twinkled and sparkled like a beautiful flower. The angry bee didn't want to follow the butterfly, so he flew back to his garden. + +The butterfly zoomed around the beautiful rainbow and saw lots of happy colors. She enjoyed the beauty and felt safe. She sang happy songs and zoomed around with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a small tree. The tree was very tall and strong. But it was helpless without its leaves in the winter. Every day, it would stand all alone in the cold, wishing for something to cover it. + +Then one day, a big beautiful blanket appeared. It wrapped itself around the small tree and covered it with warmth and comfort. The tree was so happy that it smiled the biggest smile it ever had! + +The blanket stayed with the tree all winter, keeping it warm and safe. Whenever the tree was feeling lonely, it knew it could stand a bit taller and cuddle under the blanket. + +When spring finally arrived, the blanket flew away, leaving the little tree happy, safe and content. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and her name was Lucy. Lucy was very persistent. She wanted to remember the colour of her blouse so she could wear it again. + +Every day Lucy would look in her closet and try to remember the colour of her blouse. She could remember the button shapes, but she couldn't remember the colour. + +Then one day, Lucy had a great idea. She opened the door of her closet and took the blouse out. She held it up against the light and finally remembered the colour of her blouse. It was blue! + +Lucy was happy that she had been persistent and could now remember the colour of her blouse. She hung it back in her closet and went off to find her matching shoes. +Once upon a time there were two sisters, Amy and Katie. They were very close friends and always had each other’s back. One day, they were walking along the beach when they suddenly saw a wild yacht! It was so shiny and beautiful. + +The two sisters wanted to board the yacht, so they made their way to it. But, Amy stopped and said to her sister, “Wait, let’s not go too close to the yacht. It’s not ours and we don’t know who owns it. We’d better be safe!†So they took a step back and stayed far away. + +Katie agreed with her sister and they went back home together. But Amy told her sister, “Remember, when we don’t know who something belongs to, it’s best just to stay away and be safe. That’s the moral of our adventure today!†Katie smiled and nodded. + +The two sisters walked home hand in hand, happy to have stayed safe and close. +Once there was a little boy named Norman. He liked to pay with coins. One day while he was outside, he found a bright copper penny. Norman thought it was Shiny, so he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Norman liked to pay, so he went and found his mommy. He showed her the penny and asked her if he could go pay for something. + +His mommy said yes! So they went to the store and Norman put his penny on the counter. The shopkeeper smiled at him and gave him a sour candy. + +Norman took the candy and said thank you. It was too sour for him to eat, but he was happy because he had paid for it all by himself! +Once upon a time there was a smart rabbit named Piper. One day, Piper wanted to visit a new place. So she asked her friend, Bear, to send her there. Bear was so kind and smart that he sent her off with a big smile. + +Piper was so excited about her new adventure and set off to explore. She had a sunny day and the wind was blowing in the trees. After walking for a while, Piper arrived in a beautiful place. + +The place was full of pretty colors and smelled like fresh flowers. Piper felt like she was in a dream. She looked around and saw butterflies flying all around. She wanted to stay forever in this amazing place. + +Piper said goodbye to the magical place and headed home. She knew that Bear had sent her to the best place ever and she felt so lucky! +Once there was a little girl who was very lonely. She had no friends to play with her. + +One day, she had an idea. She decided to make rice to share with others. After she made the rice, she couldn't find anyone to eat with her. She was sad, but she decided to eat it herself. + +Suddenly, she heard some footsteps. She rushed to the window to see who it was. It was a big, friendly bear! + +The bear wanted to join the little girl for lunch. But the girl wanted to prevent the big bear from eating all the rice. So, she told the bear to bring some friends. + +The bear went away and came back with some more animals. They all ate together and had fun. + +The little girl was very happy! From then on, she wasn’t lonely anymore. She always shared rice with her animal friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Polly. One day, Tom was in the park and wanted to show Polly something exciting. He pointed to the sky and explained that the sound was coming from an airplane. Polly was very curious and was anxious to try and take a ride. + +Tom carefully explained that even though it looked fun, it was actually very dangerous and she could get very dizzy. But Polly wouldn't take no for an answer, so Tom had to think of something. + +Tom looked around and noticed the carousel nearby. He quickly pointed to it and explained that it was just as fun and wouldn't make Polly dizzy like the airplane. Polly was so excited, and the two friends enjoyed a nice ride together on the carousel. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round planet in the sky. It was very busy, always spinning, rolling and moving. Everyone on it had lots to do. + +One day, a little boy named Joe decided he wanted to get on the planet. He didn't know how, though - until he had an amazing idea! He got a big bouncy ball and started rolling it along the ground. As the ball rolled, it got bigger and bigger. Soon enough, Joe rolled himself up in the ball and before he knew it, he was on the planet. + +Joe was amazed! Everywhere he looked was something new. He saw people and animals, trees, rivers and more. Joe had lots of fun exploring the planet - it was so exciting! + +Eventually, it was time to leave. Joe waved goodbye and rolled off the planet. He rolled and rolled until he reached home. Joe was so happy to have seen the busy planet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a special dress that she loved to wear. One day, something very ugly came to her house. It made the little girl very scared. She ran to her special dress and put it on. + +The ugly thing came closer and closer. The little girl started to cry. She asked it what it wanted, but the thing just kept coming. Suddenly, it grabbed the dress from her. The little girl was so scared that she ran away and hid. + +The little girl was very sad. She had lost her special dress. She learned that it's not okay to trust ugly things. + +Moral of the story: Don't trust ugly things. +Once upon a time there lived a girl called Daisy. Daisy was so amazing that everyone wanted to be her friend. + +One day, Daisy wanted to invite all of her friends to a special picnic. Everyone was so excited! + +They all went out to the park and had a wonderful time. They laughed and ate delicious food and played games. + +But then the wind blew and made a lot of dust. Daisy was worried that the dust would ruin the picnic. + +But then something amazing happened. Daisy waved her arms and the dust disappeared. Everyone was so impressed. Daisy had saved the picnic! + +Everyone cheered and thanked Daisy for the amazing picnic. She had made new friends and made sure the picnic was a success. +Once upon a time there was a small and adorable bird. The bird liked to fly around the sky, near the clouds. Everywhere it flew, it left a special symbol. + +The bird flew to the park and found some children playing. They were so excited when they saw the bird and followed it around, watching it fly. + +The bird flew to a tree and perched on a branch. The children smiled as they watched the bird enjoying its freedom in the sky. + +Suddenly, the bird spotted a large worm on the ground and quickly flew down to get it! The children laughed as they watched the adorable bird fly around. + +The bird ate its yummy treat, then flew away slowly into the sky, leaving the shiny symbol behind. The children waved goodbye as the bird flew off,until it was just a tiny speck in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a huge twig in the woods. It was so tall that it reached up to the clouds. + +One day, a bird flew by and saw the huge twig. He flapped his wings and waved at it. But the twig did not move. + +So the bird flew off to find some friends. He found a fox and a squirrel. He told them about the huge twig. + +The fox, the squirrel and the bird flew back to the twig. They waved their tails and hopped up and down. But the twig still did not budge. + +Suddenly, the wind began to blow. It picked up the twig and sent it flying! All of the animals waved goodbye as the twig disappeared over the horizon. +There was a family living next door to each other. The first family had a nice, clean grill in their backyard. The second family did not have a grill, and they often watched their neighbors enjoy theirs. + +One day, the second family decided they wanted a grill too. The wife went to the store and when she came home, the husband was outside making a space for it. They were putting the grill together when the 3 year old daughter came outside. She was so excited that they were getting their own grill. + +The daughter asked, "When will we be able to use the grill?" The father replied, "We will have to wait for the parts to come first." She got sad and asked, "Why can't we use it now?" + +The mother said, "We have to put the parts together first, but we will be able to use it soon. We will miss our neighbors grill, but we can clean ours and make it sparkle like theirs." + +The daughter started to feel excited again, and jumped for joy! She was so excited to have a clean grill at their home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He had a very special mission. He wanted to get to the top of the castle. Everyone said it was impossible and the castle was very high. But John had a plan. + +One day, he knelt down and asked for help from the magical stars in the sky. Then he stood up and began to march. He went up one step at a time, and slowly, the castle began to get closer. + +The castle was so high and John was getting tired, but he kept going. He knew he could do it. After climbing up all the steps, he finally reached the top of the castle. + +John looked around and all his hard work had paid off, he had made it to the top. He had climbed the high castle and proved everyone wrong. They all thought it was impossible, but John showed that it could be done. +Once upon a time there was a small eye. The eye was so small that nobody could see it! But even though nobody could see it, the small eye still wanted to play. +It went up to a big eye and asked, "Will you play with me?" The big eye said, "No. I cannot see you. How can I play with you if I cannot see you?" + +The small eye became very sad. Then, a kind eye saw the small eye and said, "I will play with you." The small eye felt so happy. +The kind eye said, "It is okay that you are small. I accept you." So the small eye and the kind eye played together for a long time and had lots of fun. +The small eye was so happy to have a friend who accepted it just the way it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She was only three years old and very curious. +One day, Daisy was walking through the park with her mum when she noticed something shiny on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mum - it was a big silver buckle! Her mum smiled and explained what the buckle was for. She showed Daisy how to use it to care for her favourite teddy bear, so that his clothes would stay nice and snug around him. Daisy was so proud of herself for learning how to do it, and gave her mum a big hug. + +Afterwards, they went to the playground. Daisy's mum said it was time for a snack and surprised Daisy with a yummy lollipop. Daisy was delighted and ate it quickly, licking every last drop of the delicious sweet. + +It was a very happy day for Daisy - she had learned how to care for her bear and eaten a yummy lollipop. She was very content and couldn't wait for her next adventure! +Harry was a little boy. He was three years old. Every day, Harry tried to learn something new. One day he wanted to learn how to make his own thumbs messy. + +He asked for his mum's help, but she said 'no'. His dad told him he had to work it out on his own. Harry thought and thought until he had a bright idea. + +He went to the kitchen and found a bowl and spoon. He carefully scooped out some flour from a big jar and poured it into the bowl. Then, he put his thumbs into the flour and moved them around until they were really messy. + +He was very proud of himself. He'd learned to make his thumbs messy all by himself! +Joey was an impatient little boy. He liked to play and be busy all the time. Keeping him occupied was always a challenge. + +One day, Joey's mom gave him a task to help her with. She wanted him to attach two pieces of wood together. He was really excited and said, "I can do it!" + +Joey got to work right away. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get the wood to fit. He tried pounding it and squeezing it but nothing worked. He got so frustrated that he started to cry. + +Then Joey’s mom came and set him down, and tried to help him. She showed Joey how to use the hammer and help him attach the pieces of wood together. Joey was so happy that he had done it himself! He had been able to use the tools and felt very proud of himself. He smiled and hugged his mom, happy that he had accomplished the task. +Once upon a time, there was a fit man who was in a bad mood. He drove in his car to the city, but there was too much traffic. He got very angry and started to yell. Suddenly, he had an idea. He wanted to deliver something special to the city! He took out a big package from his car and placed it in the city. Suddenly, everyone started to run away, even the traffic. Then, the fit man ran away and the package exploded. It was very sad, as everything got destroyed. Sadly, the fit man never delivered his package. +Mum and Dad took little Billy to the park. He saw some furry animals playing in the grass. He wanted to pet them, but he was scared. He started to cry softly, but Mum and Dad comforted him. They talked in calm voices and helped him understand that the animals were nice. So, Billy walked closer to the animals. + +There was a big, hairy sheep standing by the fence. Billy was still a bit scared, but Mum showed him how to pet the sheep gently. So, he reached out his little hand and stroked the fuzzy fur. The animal felt soft and warm. + +Billy smiled and looked around. He saw a furry rabbit hopping by, then a big, hairy cow munching grass. He was starting to feel brave, so he ran over to the cow and patted its fur. The cow looked at Billy and gave a soft moo. + +Billy laughed and waved goodbye to the animals. The park was a safe and fun place. He felt happy and comforted, and he knew he would come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She lived with her mom and dad and they were very nice to her. One day, while Amy was playing in the park, she heard a noise. It seemed like a message in the sky. + +She looked up and couldn't believe her eyes. There was a big bunny in the sky flying around. It was like a regular old bunny, but it was in the sky. + +Amy was so excited she shouted for her mom and dad to come and see. When they saw the bunny, they were as surprised as Amy. + +"What do you think the message is?" Amy asked her mom and dad. + +"Maybe it's a sign from above," Mom said. "Let's just keep watching and see if it does anything else." + +So, they watched the bunny fly around in the sky until the sun went down. Then, just as the sky was getting dark, the bunny flew away. + +Even though they never figured out what the message was, Amy and her family agreed it was a magical experience. They all went home smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful box. It was the most special box in the world. Inside, the box had a test. Everyone wanted to find out the answer to the test! But, one day the test vanished. No one knew what happened to it! + +The townsfolk searched high and low, but they just couldn't find it. Nobody could figure out where the test had gone. Then one day, a small child had an idea. He thought that maybe the test had gone on an adventure. So, he decided to follow it! + +He searched through the colorful forests, the tall green mountains, and the deep blue lakes. Finally, he spotted the missing test by a waterfall! He was so happy that he had found it. + +He quickly took the test back to his village. Everyone was so happy to see it again. They thanked the small child and celebrated his bravery with a colorful parade. The test never vanished again! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who loved to hop. Every day he would hop around, playing and having fun. +One day, he heard a noise behind him and when he turned around he saw a mess! All around him was paper, boxes and toys. It was very messy! +The bunny was curious, so he hopped closer to explore. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Put it in order!" +It was a mouse! She saw that the bunny wanted to help so she explained that she was trying to get her house in order. The bunny was pleased to help, so he jumped and hopped around, putting everything in the right place. +When the mouse saw how tidy everything looked, she thanked the bunny and they played together. The bunny was so happy to have made a new friend. +From that day on, the bunny and the mouse were best friends and they always remembered to keep their houses in order! +John was a little boy who liked to wander. One day he was wandering in the park and he spotted a turkey. It was very big and quite messy. He had never seen one before and he wanted to get close to have a look. So he tip toed closer and closer. He sat down in the grass and the turkey walked over to him. It cautiously pecked at John's shoes. John thought it was so exciting and he stayed there for a while, watching the turkey. After a time, he started to wander again and he said goodbye to the turkey. As he walked away, he heard the turkey's loud gobble. He laughed and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there were two friends who did everything together. One day, they wanted to go for a walk in the woods, but they couldn't agree on which way to go. + +The first friend wanted to go left, but the other wanted to go right. They disagreed and argued for a while. Then they spotted a big, empty barrel. They had an idea. + +The two friends decided to flip the barrel to see which way they should go. They were patient, and they took turns flipping the barrel. Finally, it landed on its side and the top pointed to the right. + +The second friend was happy, but the first friend was sad. They both looked at the barrel and agreed to go the way it told them to. They hugged each other and went for a nice, peaceful walk. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jane and Jack. They had lots of fun playing together each day. + +One day, as they were playing, Jane noticed something yellow and sparkly on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Jack. + +Jack said, "Wow! What is it?" + +Jane said, "I don't know, but it's so pretty!" + +Jack thought for a minute, then said, "I think it's a match!" + +Jane said, "How do you know?" + +Jack said, "It looks like a welcome sign my mom has on her door. It has the same yellow and sparkly colors and it says 'Welcome' at the top." + +Just then, their nosy neighbor poked her head out of her window and said, "Hey kids! What are you doing over there?" + +Jane and Jack smiled and said, "We found a match!" before quickly running away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called John, and the other Jane. Both of them loved to play together. + +One day, John and Jane wanted to play a game. Jane said, "Let's make a fence!" John thought it was a great idea, so they got some pieces of wood. Jane used her hands to make the wood pieces smooth, then John used his pen to print along the edges. + +When their fence was done, John looked at it. He said, "This looks so good!" Jane smiled and said, "That's because we worked together - look how much we can do when we help each other!" + +John and Jane learned that day that it is always better to work together. The fence they made taught them a very important lesson: a smooth fence is best built with cooperation. +Once there was a large tool. It was very important to the people in the town. + +Every morning, a villager would carry the tool to the square to serve the people. Everyone in the town enjoyed the tool and were happy. + +One day, a stranger came to the town. He said he wanted to serve the people too. The villager decided to let the stranger help. + +The stranger took the tool and started to use it. But then something terrible happened. The tool broke! + +The townspeople were very sad. Without the tool, they no longer had a way to serve the people. The stranger apologized but it didn't help. + +The townspeople had to find a new way to serve the people. It was a very difficult task. They all felt bad that the large tool was ruined. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat called Fred. He was always hungry and looking for food. One day Fred decided to try and find food in the garden. He found some plastic containers. He thought they looked yummy. He started to eat them. + +Suddenly, the owner of the garden, Mrs Brown, saw Fred eating the plastic. She was very cross. She told Fred to stop. She knew plastic wasn't food and it wouldn't make Fred stronger. She recommended that Fred should eat things like yummy fishes and birds that he could catch. + +But Fred didn't listen. He kept eating the plastic. Mrs Brown decided she had to do something. She picked up Fred and put him back in her house. She put a bowl of food out for him and she didn't let him out again until she was sure the plastic was all gone. + +Fred learned his lesson and from that day forward, he only ate the things Mrs Brown recommended. +Once there was a bunny. The bunny was all alone in the forest and very scared. It blinked its eyes to see in the dark and noticed a twig on the ground. The bunny ran to the twig and picked it up. The twig was very messy with lots of leaves and dirt. The bunny was afraid to move but knew it had to keep going forward. It blinked again, and this time there was a beautiful flower. The bunny hopped over to the flower and sniffed its sweet smell. That made the bunny feel safe and happy. From then on, the bunny kept blinking until it found its way home. +Once upon a time, there was a lively king who lived in a castle. Every morning he would get up and look out his window. The kingdom was so beautiful! + +The king loved to talk to his people. He would have a big parade every day, and all the people would come to watch. The king would stand on the balcony and speak to them. + +The people loved how lively the king was. He would smile, wave and make everyone laugh with his jokes. The kids would shout and cheer when they saw him. + +The king made the kingdom a happier place. Every day he would speak to his people and it made them feel loved and cared for. The kingdom was a much better place with the lively king leading it! +Tony was so excited for his party. Every year, on his birthday, all his friends and family came together to give him a special day. The party would happen at the park, and Tony was so comfortable in his special outfit for the day. + +Tony's friends arrived with big smiles and a whole lot of presents. Tony loved receiving the gifts - it was like Christmas all over again. Everyone danced, ate cake and played games with Tony. + +At the end of the party, when everyone said goodbye, Tony felt so happy and satisfied. He had received love and affection from everyone. He couldn't wait until next year! +Today, the children went to the zoo. They saw many animals, like monkeys and tigers. They loved to watch the animals move and make noises! + +One of the children asked, "Why are the animals so heavy? What makes them so heavy?" + +The zookeeper smiled and explained, "The animals weigh a lot. That is why they look so massive!" + +The children looked amazed. The zookeeper continued, "You can see how the elephants weigh the most. They are the biggest animals here!" + +The children all nodded. They looked at the distant animals again and imagined how heavy they were. + +The children thanked the zookeeper before leaving the zoo. They went home feeling happy and amazed. +Once upon a time there was a river. River was very wide and long. + +One day, a little boy named Mark went to the river with his dad. He was so excited. When they got to the river, Mark saw a small boat on the water. + +"Dad, can I get in the boat?" asked Mark. + +"Yes, but you have to be very careful," said dad. + +Mark was careful and he got in the boat. He took a paddle and started to paddle. Suddenly, he heard a loud bang! + +Mark looked back and he saw that the door of the boat was shut tight. He was locked in the boat! + +Mark was scared but his dad was there to help. His dad quickly opened the door and Mark got out of the boat. + +Mark and his dad waved goodbye to the river and went home. Mark learned an important lesson that day: Always be careful around the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very thirsty and wanted something to drink. She looked around the house but couldn't find anything. Then she remembered she had a fork in her drawer. She took it out and held it up to the sun. It was so beautiful; it sparkled like diamonds. + +The little girl smiled. She knew exactly what to do. She filled the fork up with water from the tap and started to drink. The water was so cool and refreshing. She took a few more sips, until she felt satisfied. + +The little girl smiled. Now she could go back to playing. She put her fork back in the drawer and went outside to continue her fun. +Joey was playing in the park with his mom. He saw a big drum on the ground that was blue and yellow. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom replied, "That's a drum, Joey." + +Joey was so excited and said, "Can I open it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, go for it." + +Joey opened the drum and found something very rare inside - it was a little brown bear with a big nose! He was so happy and excited that he yelled, "Mom, look!" + +His mom was also very happy and said, "That's so special, Joey. I think you found something very rare!" + +Joey hugged the bear tight and smiled. He was so lucky to find such a special toy. He closed the drum and took the bear home with him. Joey and the bear would be great friends - and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a robot in a small village. The villagers wanted the robot to unite them, so they could all be happy. + +But things didn't go as planned. The robot was too cheap. The villagers became angry. + +"We can't afford this robot!" one villager said. + +"It's not worth the price," said another. + +The villagers didn't know what to do. Then, a wise old man stepped in. He said, "I can help you make a better robot. It will be strong and cheap!" + +The villagers got to work and soon, they had a better robot. This time it was cheap and strong. The villagers smiled as the robot began to unite them. + +The wise old man was happy too. He said: "See what you can do when you all unite?" + +The villagers were happy again and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Everywhere she went, she was always very brave. One day, Lucy was going for a walk. She was slipping and sliding all over the place. Then, she saw a big event coming up at the park. She was so excited! + +The day of the big event arrived. Lucy put on her best dress and went out with her mom. Everyone was having a great time until something frightening happened. Lucy started to slip on the steps, and she couldn't keep ahold of her mom's hand. She was so scared! + +But then, her mom came to the rescue. She swooped down to pick Lucy up and keep her safe. They stayed together the whole time, and it was just like a big hug. Lucy felt much better knowing her mom was there. + +The day turned out to be a great one, and Lucy never stopped being brave. She had a lot of fun and remembered to watch her step! +Once, there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved to play outside. One day, he went out to explore. He found a big hedge. He got excited and started to hang from the hedge. He pretended it was a monkey bar. + +Joe did not know that he was being watched. He heard someone laughing and it made him a little bit scared. He looked around and found an old woman was watching him. She was an ignorant old lady and she was laughing at Joe. + +Joe felt embarrassed and sad. He knew the old woman was being ignorant. So he decided to ignore her and just keep playing on the hedge. He had fun hanging from the hedge and pretending it was a monkey bar like he usually did. + +Joe forgot about the old woman and his embarrassment. He had a great day and even made a new friend. From then on, Joe hung from that hedge every day, feeling happy and free. +Jim was very excited about his trip to the zoo. He was going to see the seals! He asked his daddy to kneel down and he whispered, “Daddy, do seals cost a lot of money?†Daddy smiled and said, “No, they’re cheap.†Jim was so excited that he jumped up and down. + +When they got to the zoo, Jim couldn’t contain his excitement - he just had to take a peek at the seals! Daddy knelt down and pointed to the pool. Jim saw lots of seals swimming around. He clapped his hands and squealed with delight. He couldn’t believe how lucky he was - the seals looked so fun and happy. He wanted to get closer, so Daddy knelt down again and gave Jim a boost so he could touch the edge of the pool. + +Jim smiled as the seals swam close to him. He loved watching them dive deep into the pool and then come back up again. Jim kept clapping his hands and shouting in delight. It was an amazing experience! He was so happy that Daddy had brought him to such an amazing place. He thanked him for being so cheap. +Tommy and his grandpa were outside in the garden one day. Grandpa was proud because he had just built a brand new statue for the garden. It was shiny and tall, and it sparkled in the sun. + +Tommy was so excited! He ran around the statue, looking up and down at it. Then he stopped. There was some damage on the statue. Grandpa said, "Never mind, it's ok. I can easily fix it." + +So Grandpa got out all his tools, and kept working on the statue while Tommy watched. Grandpa explained different things he was doing, as he was fixing. + +Finally, the statue was finished! Tommy was so proud of it. Now it looked perfect and reliable. Grandpa said, "There it is! I'm so happy it's fixed. You can go and play now." + +Tommy was so thankful that Grandpa was able to fix the statue. He was relieved, and ran off to go and play while Grandpa just smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl called Clara. Clara had a little brother who she liked to take care of. One day, Clara and her brother were playing at the beach. Clara wanted to show her brother how to swim. She pointed to the water and said "Look! We can swim here!" The brother was very excited and wanted to jump in. But Clara said "No! You must wait until I say it's okay." Clara's brother got very naughty and started to run towards the water. Clara yelled "No! Stop!" But it was too late. The brother jumped into the water. Clara was so shocked she didn't know what to do. But then she remembered what her mum had taught her. She called out her brother's name and showed him how to doggy paddle. The naughty brother smiled, and they both started to have some fun in the water. +Once upon a time, a bug crawled across the grass. It was very tough. All of a sudden, the grass started to snap. It scared the bug and it scurried away. The bug started to climb a tree and he was safe from the snapping. The bug stayed there for a long time, until the snapping stopped. When the bug realized the snapping had stopped, it felt brave again. The tough bug was relieved and it went on its way. +Once upon a time, there was a fair pilot. He wanted to find something special. So the pilot looked high and low. He looked in the sky, and the sea. He even tried inspecting the ground. + +But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find what he wanted. He was getting tired from searching. + +Finally, the pilot saw something shining in a nearby meadow. He flew over and saw it was a beautiful, fair gem. He was very happy that he found it. + +The pilot was glad he kept looking, because it was worth it in the end. He thanked the meadow for giving him such a lovely gift. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Sam. He was on an adventure and going to the river. + +"Mommy, why is the river so thick?" asked Sam. + +"That's what the river looks like," Mommy said. + +When Sam reached the river, he walked around the thick water. All of a sudden, he saw something shiny in the water and wanted to get it out. + +"Maybe I can climb down there," he thought. + +Sam started to climb in, but he slipped and dropped into the river! + +Mommy heard the splash and ran to the river. She couldn't find Sam because the water was so thick. She screamed for him but it was too late. + +Sam had gone under the water. He never came back up. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a squirrel. It was very small and grey, and it loved to explore the woods. + +One day it went on a special trail. It hopped and twirled around tree stumps, rocks, and flowers. Soon it saw something new - a shiny stone that glittered in the sun. + +The squirrel was very excited. It wanted to take the stone back to its nest. But when it tried to grab it, the stone broke! + +The squirrel was confused. It didn't know why it broke. Then it noticed something - the stone had lots of tiny parts inside. + +The squirrel began to laugh. It had made a discovery! And from the trail ahead, it could hear the sound of other animals laughing too. +Once upon a time, there was a family of ducks that lived together in a swamp. Every day, they would go out together to explore and find food. They were always so enthusiastic! + +One day, they saw an old boat nearby. It was stuck in the mud, and the ducks knew they had to find a way to help. They waddled to the boat and tried to pull it out, but it was too heavy. + +The mommy duck went back to their house and got a huge rope. She tied the rope around the boat and then the ducks all started to pull. Slowly, the boat began to move out of the swamp and it was soon free! + +The ducks were so happy. They started to cheer for themselves and danced around in their joy. Then, the mommy duck had the best idea yet. She told the ducks to reverse the rope and start pulling the other way. Slowly, the boat floated back into the swamp! The ducks had rescued the boat! + +The ducks were so excited to have been able to help. They sang and cheered in their enthusiasm as they watched the old boat happily floating in the swamp. +Bob was walking in the park one day with his mom. He saw a yellow apple on the ground and he was really excited. + +"Mom, look, there's an apple!" Bob said. + +"Yes, it's a yellow apple Bob," said his mom. + +Bob picked up the apple and he counted the number of bumps on it. + +"Mom, there are five bumps on the apple!" he shouted. + +"That's right Bob, you counted the number of bumps correctly," said his mom. + +Bob was so happy. He took the apple home and had a big snack. It tasted so sweet! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jen. Jen was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, Jen decided to go into the forest to find an adventure. + +So, Jen put on her bright yellow raincoat and set off into the forest. She looked behind trees and under rocks. Suddenly, she found something very special! It was a small stamp! She was so happy and linked her pocket to take it with her. + +The stamp was very shiny and it had the shape of a heart on it. Jen decided to take a closer look at it. Just then, a very tall and scary man stepped out from behind a tree. He said his stamp was his and he wanted it back! + +Jen was scared. She ran away with the stamp as fast as she could. But the scary man was right behind her. She ran and ran until she was back at home. + +Once she was safe, Jen looked at the stamp again. It was a beautiful stamp. Jen finally found an adventure in the forest. She put it in her bedroom where she could see it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Patches. Patches was very happy, playing in the park with her best friend. One day, they were playing together and Patches saw a yummy piece of paper blowing across the park. She chased the paper and tried to catch it, but the paper was too fast! In and out of bushes, the paper flew away. Patches was disappointed - she wanted to catch the yummy paper. + +Suddenly, she smelled something amazing. Patches knew that yummy smell! It was her friend, carrying the yummy paper. She wanted to catch the paper still, but her friend had it now. Patches was sad and started to bark. Her friend smiled and said, "Patches, I found the yummy paper for us! Let’s share it." Patches was happy, and she was able to catch the paper with her best friend. They shared the yummy paper together and had the best day ever. +Once, there was a little girl who liked to go on searches. One day, she set out with her friends to search for something amazing. She looked and looked until she saw a beautiful tree with amazing, colorful leaves. She couldn't believe her eyes! It was so beautiful. She and her friends were filled with wonder as they searched around the tree. They saw lots of different interesting creatures, each one more amazing than the last. + +Finally, the little girl saw something even more amazing than she had ever imagined. It was a magical rainbow! She couldn't believe it! She watched the colorful lights in amazement, feeling truly lucky to have seen such a beautiful sight. + +The little girl and her friends enjoyed the amazing sights of that day. They went home happy, with wonderful memories of their search. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bear who loved eating meals. Every day he would look for something tasty to munch on, and he was often successful in finding something good. + +One day, the bear went looking for food but he couldn't find anything. He was sad and grumpy, so he decided to take a nap. While he was sleeping, another animal came and took all the meals the bear was looking for. + +When he woke up, the bear was very angry and he wanted to get his meals back. He became very powerful and started searching for the thief. But he couldn't find him, and he soon realized he had lost his meals. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be careful and mindful of what we have, because if we don't, we can lose it. +Joe was walking down the street, looking for something special. He was feeling thoughtful and wanted to find the perfect thing. Then he remembered the ice cream truck! Joe started to shake with excitement and ran towards it. + +He got there and looked through the choices. Ice cream, candy, and much more! He couldn't choose. But then Joe noticed something else. He saw a box with small bags of seeds. He didn't know what was in them, but it was a thoughtful order. He chose that! + +Joe was so happy, he just had to shake! With his bag of seeds, he headed home. He couldn't wait to get back and show his mom what he had found. What a surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable, little girl. One day, the girl was skipping happily in the sunshine. She was wearing a beautiful, golden crown on her head that sparkled in the sun. + +As she skipped, she noticed something sparkling in the grass. When she looked closely, she saw that it was a gold coin! She smiled and she put the coin in her pocket. + +The girl skipped home and ran into the house to show her mom the gold coin. Her mom said it was very special and dependable and the girl put it in her piggy bank. + +From that day on, the little girl always went skipping down the path, just hoping to find another dependable gold coin. +Once upon a time, there was a humble caterpillar named Tim. Tim had an amazing talent - His eyes could shoot out laser beams that made everything shine. + +One day, Tim was having a walk through the forest and he noticed a small pond that needed to be shined up. He wanted to help, so he used his laser eyes and made the pond sparkle. + +Suddenly, a frog hopped out of the pond and said to Tim, “That’s amazing! Can you do it again?†Tim smiled and said," Sure! I can do anything with my laser eyes". So, he shined the rest of the pond and the frog thanked him. + +It was late in the evening, so Tim thanked the frog and said goodbye. The frog waved back, "Thank you, humble Tim. You have done so much!". + +Tim was so thrilled to be able to help the pond. This was his way of showing the world how special he was. He flew away with a smile on his face and feeling a deep sense of satisfaction. +Once there was a little girl named Claire. Claire was very tidy and she liked to keep her bedroom neat and organized. + +One day, Claire went to the park and played on the swing. She was swinging and having so much fun! But then the sky got dark, and it started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. + +Claire ran back to her house, shaking the rain off her arms. She was so wet that she could squeeze the water right out of her clothes. + +When she got home, she was exhausted. She changed out of her wet clothes and put her toys away. She was so proud of herself for keeping her bedroom so tidy! +Once upon a time, there was a strong hippo. The hippo was walking in the grass when he heard a loud scream. + +He looked up and saw a big bird in the sky. The bird was screaming and flying around the hippo. The hippo was strong and brave. He roared a loud roar and the bird flew away! + +The hippo was relieved and he walked away happily. The end. +Alice was playing in her room. She had her favourite dress on. She loved the bright colours and big buttons. +Suddenly, she heard a noise outside. She rushed to the window and looked out. It had begun to rain! She was worried. +Alice quickly grabbed her coat and helmet. She put on her coat, then fastened all the buttons. They were very small, but she managed to do it. +Finally, she put on her helmet. It was very clear and shiny. She looked up at the sky and watched the rain. She smiled and ran outside, happy and safe in her bright, comfortable dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to hear stories. One day, the boy went to the library to listen to some stories. He was so excited! + +When he arrived, the boy looked around and saw many interesting books. He wanted to read them all! He first picked up a book to examine it. It had beautiful pictures and fun words, but the boy didn't know many of the words. + +The little boy finally chose a book with a pale cover. He liked the pretty colours. He opened the book and soon he was lost in a magical story! He was so happy! + +The story made the boy have wonderful dreams. He smiled as he thought about the wonderful story. He was glad he chose to examine that book! The End. +Once there was a young boy named Max who was very excited for his first school day. But his excitement quickly went away when he saw the big school and the big lock on the gate. He felt a bit scared and wanted to march away. + +But his mom reassured him, and they marched up to the school gate. Max was very curious, and he asked why the gate was locked. His mom explained that the lock was used to keep the school safe and sound. + +Max was still a bit hesitant, but he knew he needed to be brave. So, he marched through the gate and into the school, filled with lots of excited children and teachers. + +Max was so excited that he had a really good day. He marched around smiling and playing with all the other kids. He even played with the lock on the gate, exploring how it worked and how it could keep everyone safe and sound. + +Max marched back home with a giant smile on his face, enthusiastic for all the other exciting adventures he would have at school. +Once upon a time there was a curious boy called Tommy. Tommy liked to play and run around with his friends. Every morning he would go outside to find new animals to play with and new places to explore. + +One day, Tommy was playing in the park and he noticed a big man. The man said he had a special game that Tommy could play. He said it would help Tommy become even more curious than he already was. + +The man gave Tommy an exercise to do. He said if Tommy did the exercise every day, he would become even more curious than ever before. + +Tommy was so excited and said he would do the exercise every day. The man said he would visit every day to make sure Tommy was doing the exercise and to make sure he was becoming more curious. + +Tommy quickly started the exercise and enjoyed it. But then a few weeks later, the man stopped visiting Tommy. The man had promised to show Tommy something very special if he did the exercise every day, and now he was gone. + +Tommy was so sad and angry. He had been so curious about what the man was going to show him, but now it seemed like he would never find out. Tommy was never able to find the man again, and he never found out what the man wanted to show him. +Once upon a time, there was a big chimney. It was very thick and tall. One day, the chimney split in two. Suddenly a big cloud of smoke came out! It flew up very high and covered the whole sky. Everyone was very surprised. + +The chimney crack grew bigger and bigger. Soon the split went all the way down to the ground. People had to be careful and not go near it. + +The chimney was fixed with lots of thick pieces of wood. It was put back together very tightly. Then everyone breathed a big sigh of relief. Everyone was happy the chimney was fixed! +One day Tommy noticed a squash. It was a light orange colour. He went to pick it up and he noticed that it was quite heavy. So he took it inside and asked his mum what it was. + +His mum said, "That's a squash. It's a vegetable that you can cook and eat." + +Tommy was really excited and asked if he could help cook it. His mum said, "Yes, you can help me prepare the squash, but we will need to wash it first." + +So Tommy helped wash the squash and when it was clean they put it in a pot. His mum said, "Now we need to put it in the oven and wait for it to cook." So they waited, and waited and waited, until the squash was ready to eat. + +When it was ready to eat, Tommy asked, "Can I have a piece?" His mum said, "Yes, you can have a light piece of squash." + +Tommy was so happy. He had helped to prepare the squash and was now able to eat a piece. It was delicious! +Once upon a time there was a family that was very creative. They decided to try and open a restaurant. They worked hard on making it just right and got everything they needed to start the business. But there was a problem. + +The family had not thought about how much work it would be to run the restaurant. They had to work very hard. In the end, they couldn't keep up and had to close the restaurant. They were so sad. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to think before we do something so that we can plan ahead. We can't do everything we want just because it seems nice. We have to consider how it will turn out in the end. +James was playing in the park. He loved to run around the trees and play tag with his friends. One day, as he was running, he heard a noise coming from a stream nearby. He glanced over and noticed a frog sitting on a rock. James thought the frog looked fragile, so he crept closer and decided to give it a pinch. But as he was reaching out his hand, the frog let out a croak, and it scared James! He jumped back and the frog hopped away, back into the stream. + +James was disappointed that he had scared the frog away. He felt guilty for trying to pinch it and gazed sadly at the stream. Suddenly, the frog popped its head out over the water and spoke: "It's okay. You didn't hurt me. Next time, just say hello before you come closer!" + +James smiled and nodded. He said goodbye to the frog and promised to come back with a treat for it the next day. Then, he went back to playing tag with his friends. +Once there was a little girl named Ella who wanted to climb a tall tree in her backyard. Her mom said she could use a rope to help pull herself up. Ella was excited to try, so she grabbed the rope and started climbing. She was graceful and determined as she made her way higher and higher. But soon, it became too hard. Her arms were tired and she couldn't keep going. + +Ella wanted to keep trying, but she started to get discouraged. She decided to quit. Then, something amazing happened. As she said goodbye to the tree, she felt a sudden burst of strength. She kept hold of the rope and pulled herself up even higher. + +When Ella reached the top, she felt a sense of accomplishment and pride. She learned that had she just persevered a little bit longer, she could have made it to the top. Ella taught herself an important lesson that day: Never quit, even when things get hard! +Once upon a time, there were two animals. One was a rabbit, and one was a fox. The rabbit was hopping through the forest and enjoying the day. Suddenly, the rabbit saw the fox coming closer. + +The rabbit stopped and he asked, "Hello, why are you here?" + +The fox said, "I'm here to give my opinion about the best way to make this forest better." + +The rabbit was happy to hear this. He said, "That's great! Please tell me what your opinion is." + +The fox said, "I think we should scatter seeds across the forest. That will make the forest beautiful." + +The rabbit thought about this for a moment and said, "I agree. I think it's a very good idea!" + +The rabbit and the fox scattered the seeds together. As they were working, they were both glad. + +Moral: No matter who you are, it's always a great idea to think of ways to make things better. +Today was an organized day. Jack was so excited for what was about to happen. He gathered his supplies and put them in his favorite box. He was ready to get started! + +Jack went to the sink and grabbed a bowl. He filled it with warm water and a sponge. He also grabbed some soap and his favorite cloth. He was ready to wash. + +Jack began slowly washing each of his toys. He worked diligently and methodically. He was so excited to finally finish it. + +As Jack finished his last toy, he heard the doorbell ring. He was so curious to know what was happening. His mom came in the room holding a big surprise—a new toy! Jack was so happy that he could wash it today. It was the perfect ending to his organized day. +Once there was a good man who always wanted to know the truth. So one day he decided to go and find it. He remained on his journey for many days, and eventually he reached the end of it. He found out that the truth was that everyone should be kind, and to be happy with the life that they have. The man was filled with joy, and he remained happy forever. +Mummy was cooking in the kitchen. She was making something special. +"What are you cooking mummy?" asked Teddy. +"I'm making a big, yummy cake. I just need to find something from the fridge," Mummy replied. Teddy was excited. + +Teddy ran to the fridge and opened the door. He saw a big container of food and wanted to feed his teddy bear, Billy. So he grabbed the container and started to open it. + +At the same time, Mummy had finished looking for the ingredients. She saw Teddy opening the big container and ran to him. +"Teddy, NO!" she shouted. "That is not for you to feed Billy, it is for the cake!" + +Teddy was sad. He started to cry as Mummy took the container away. She smiled and hugged him. +"It's okay Teddy, I'll make something else to feed Billy. Come, let's see what's in the fridge!" +Mommy was smiling as she watched her little baby get dressed for daycare. The baby had on a beautiful dress, with a bonnet on her head. As she looked at the baby, Mommy shook her head and said, "Look at you, you're so cute and naughty!" + +The baby's face lit up and she laughed in delight. She knew that Mommy loved her. The baby wanted to show her love too. She toddled over to the kitchen and pointed to the jar of honey on the counter. "I get honey?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled. She got a spoon and scooped some honey into a small plastic cup. "Here you go," she said, "but just a little bit." + +The baby held the cup carefully and grinned. She loved honey and knew it would make her day even better. She slurped up the honey quickly, gave Mommy a big hug and a kiss, and then ran off to daycare, still wearing the beautiful dress. +Once there was a lawyer named Jack who was very creative. Every day, he spent time thinking up new ideas and spinning stories. + +One day, Jack thought of the best story ever. He decided to spin it out loud and started telling it to everyone he met. His friends loved it so much that they all wanted him to tell it over and over again. + +Jack's friends kept telling him that his story was so good that he should become a lawyer so he could make it heard by more people. + +At first, Jack was not sure because he was afraid to tell his story in front of a lot of strangers. But he was also excited about being creative and finally having his story heard by a lot of people. + +So, after a lot of convincing Jack decided to become a lawyer. He soon found his story being listened to by more and more people every day and he couldn't be happier. +John was a small boy who liked to explore every day. One day, he decided to explore behind his house. He was excited to see a big, shiny automobile. He smiled and ran towards the car. + +Suddenly, he realized it was dangerous. He saw a big sign that said "do not touch". John frowned and stepped back. He was a little sad but knew it was the right thing to do. + +The next day, his mom took him to the park. She wanted him to have fun in a safe place. He smiled and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, John was happy that he was able to explore and to still be safe. He realized that it was important to know when something was dangerous. +Nat and her mum were in the park. Nat saw something exciting. It was a group of kids. They were playing and they looked happy. Nat asked her mum if she could join them. + +Her mum said yes so she went over. Nat and the other kids were playing together. It was great fun. + +Soon it was getting late. The kids wanted to have a snack before they left. They asked Nat to join them. Nat agreed and everyone shared the rice that one of the children had brought with them. + +It was getting dark and the temperature was getting cold. It was time to go home. Nat had had lots of fun and said goodbye to her new friends. She was looking forward to the next time she could go and join them in the park again. +One day Jake and his Mum were out shopping. Jake saw a brilliant zip down the back of his friend's shirt. + +Jake asked, "Mum, what is that zip for?" + +Mum just smiled and said, "It's a clever new invention. You pull on the zip and it can close up the top of your shirt." + +"Can I have one?" Jake asked. + +Mum shook her head. "Not yet, Jake. You're too young for a zip." + +Jake was very unhappy and started to frown. + +Mum thought for a moment and said, "Okay Jake, I'll mention it to your father tonight and we'll see what he says." + +Jake beamed immediately and they went off to buy some shoes. He was very excited at the thought of finally getting a zip. + +The next day, Mum came back with something special for Jake. It was a brilliant zip that could close the top of his shirt! Jake was so happy that he thanked his Mum and quickly put it on. + +And ever since then, Jake proudly wears his zip whenever he goes out. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old. He had two pet cats, and he loved them very much. + +One day, Tom went outside to play. It was hot outside, and he wanted to cool off. So he called to his cats to come find him in the backyard. + +But his cats didn't come. Then, Tom saw them -they were lying in the sun. One of the cats was making a loud purring sound. + +Tom tried to call them again but the cats stayed put. He couldn't understand why they wouldn't come over. + +Then Tom had an idea. He started to rub the cats with a brush. The cats both got up and came over to Tom. They were so happy that he had called them and rubbed them. + +Tom laughed and hugged his cats. He was glad that they had come over, despite the fact that it was hot outside. +Once upon a time there was a wide race. The racers wanted to win, but no one knew how. Suddenly, one of the racers had an idea. She said, "Let's release the racers, and the first one to the finish line wins!" The other racers agreed and so they released the racers. The racers ran quickly and the race was on! Along the way, the racers had to jump over obstacles and go around tight corners, but in the end the fastest racer showed everyone the way to the finish line. Everyone cheered when the fastest racer crossed the finish line first and won the race! +Once upon a time, there was a chicken who appeared. She was very excited to explore the world. She clucked and flapped her wings around, trying to find something fun to do. But everywhere she went was so boring. The fields were dull and nothing ever happened. + +Then one day, the chicken heard a noise. She flapped her wings and followed the sound. She came across a big barn and peeked inside. To her surprise, a group of animals were having a party! There was singing and dancing, it was so exciting! + +The chicken hopped inside and joined the party. She clucked along with the other animals and they had a lot of fun. Even though it was boring outside, the chicken made the best of it and had a great time inside the barn. +Mary was a 3-year-old girl who loved the beach and she loved to sign in the sand. Every day after school, Mary would go down to the beach and every day she would sign her name in the sand. + +One day, Mary spotted something in the sand. She saw a steel stick tucked in the sand. It was very tidy and it reminded her of a pencil. She was curious, so she decided to sign with it. + +Mary took the steel stick in her hand and started to sign in the sand. She was amazed at how tidy and neat the sign was. She signed her name and started to draw a beautiful flower. + +Suddenly, a voice called out, "Mary! What are you doing?" She turned around and saw her dad standing there with a smile. "That is a good way to sign your name in the sand!" he said. + +Mary smiled and continued her artwork with the steel stick. She found a new way to sign her name and it was perfect! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. She was very curious and loved to explore everything around her. + +One day she saw a tall screen outside in the garden. It was so delicate that she wanted to touch it to see if it was real. She carefully leaned up against the screen with her hand outstretched. + +Suddenly, Bella heard a voice behind her. +"Be very careful, Bella! That screen is very delicate," said the voice. + +Bella turned around and saw her big brother, Ryan, standing there. +"Don't worry, I am being careful!" said Bella, smiling brightly. + +Ryan smiled back and said, "ok, just be careful and don't lean too hard!" + +From then on, every time Bella looked at the screen, she was very gentle and careful when she leaned against it. +One day, a young girl named Liz was playing in her backyard. She was wearing a pretty leather jacket, and a hat on her head. She was very grateful for these clothes because they kept her warm. + +Liz started jumping around, having lots of fun. Suddenly, she sneezed! She sneezed so hard, her hat almost flew off her head! + +Liz looked around, and she saw her mother. Her mother had a huge smile on her face. She was so proud of Liz for sneezing. In fact, she gave Liz a big hug! + +Liz felt very grateful to have a mother who loves her. She gave her mum a big hug back and thanked her for the leather jacket and hat that kept her warm. + +The mother and daughter shared a happy moment together. Suddenly, Liz sneezed again! She giggle and her mum gave her another big hug. Liz smiled, happy to be loved. +Once upon a time, there was a messy pony. Her fur was all tangled and she was never groomed. The pony's owner was unkind to her, and never gave her any food or water. As days passed, the pony grew weaker and hungrier. + +One day, the pony decided to escape. She ran away into the woods, but she still felt very hungry. She looked for some food, and eventually found some juicy grass. She ate as much as she could, until her belly was full. + +However, the grass was not enough. The pony's hunger kept increasing. She kept looking for food, but she couldn't find any. She eventually got so weak that she couldn't stand up. The pony lay in the woods until she passed away. + +The pony's hunger had grown too big in the end, and it was never satisfied. +Once there was a boat that wanted to sail. So the boat went to the lake and put its sails up in the wind. The boat sailed around the lake while the sun shone above. + +The boat had an exciting adventure. It went under bridges, around little islands and even said hello to a passing duck. After sailling for a long time, the boat stopped for a break. + +The boat was hungry and it found some chocolate on the shore. It was delicious! It ate some for lunch and saved the rest for later. + +Then the boat sailed back home. On the way, it saw some funny fish playing in the water. They were jumping and singing and chasing each other around. It was very funny! + +When the boat finally got home, its sails were tired but full of happy memories. +One day there was a little girl named Ella. She was 3 years old and wanted to go outside and play. But it was raining very hard. Ella saw a big puddle outside and decided it was time to have some fun. + +Ella ran over to the puddle, but she didn't want to get her shoes wet. So she found an old, rusty pedal in the grass and picked it up. She put the pedal in the middle of the puddle. + +Then Ella started to pour water onto the pedal. She splashed it with her hands and it looked like the pedal was going for a swim. Ella was laughing so hard she was about to fall down, but instead she kept pouring. + +But then the pedal started to move in circles - it was swimming alright, but it was swimming all by itself! Ella was so surprised, she didn't know what was happening. She was so excited she kept pouring even more water! + +But after a few seconds, the pedal stopped moving. It didn't seem so stupid anymore. Ella laughed and ran off to find more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to build something very special. She had an amazing idea. All she needed was steam. + +She decided to make a big pot of water and build a fire underneath it. The fire was big and strong. Unfortunately, it was too heavy for the little girl to lift. + +Suddenly, a big steam cloud burst from the pot. The little girl was so excited! She had made steam and it was just perfect for her big project. + +Using the steam, she built a beautiful castle made of paper, wood and leaves. It was the most amazing castle anyone had ever seen. + +The little girl was now so proud of herself. She had made something really special, all with her own steam. +Casey was playing on the floor with her toys. She was having so much fun putting together blocks to make a castle. Suddenly, her mommy came in the room holding a pin. Mommy said to Casey, "Aren't I so smart for finding this pin?" + +Casey said, "What's a pin?" + +Her mommy smiled, held up the pin and said, "This is a pin. It's very small and can be used for different things. See how it sparkles in the light." + +Casey smiled and said, "That's so cool! Can I have it?" + +Mommy shook her head and said, "No, this is not for playing. If you disturb the pin you might get hurt." + +Casey suddenly felt scared and stepped away from the pin. Then she looked around the room and saw all the toys she had been playing with. She hugged her mommy and said, "I'll leave the pin alone. I'd rather play with my toys." + +Mommy smiled and gave Casey a big hug. "That's my smart girl," she said as they hugged. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack who loved to write. He wrote stories, drew pictures, and even wrote letters to his mom. + +One day, Jack found a chest filled with paper, ink, and colored pencils. He was so excited and he ran to his mom to show her. + +His mom said, "That's awesome, Jack! Where did you get it?" + +Jack told his mom about the chest he found in the park. His mom looked concerned. She said, "I'm sorry, Jack. That chest looks wet, which means that it belongs to someone else. You should put everything back so it can belong to the right person. + +Jack reluctantly put the chest back in the park. He waited a few moments and soon he saw an old man walking towards the chest. The old man thanked Jack for finding it and told him that it had all his precious memories in it. + +Jack realized that it's important to respect people's property. He learned that if something doesn't belong to you, it's best to leave it alone and not take it. + +Jack smiled and went home, proud of himself for doing the right thing. +One day, there was a hunter walking through the forest. He had been searching all day for something, but he couldn't find it. Just then, he heard a voice. + +"Can I help you?" asked the voice. + +The hunter looked up to see a small girl, only 3 years old, standing in front of him. She was smiling, with a very impressive look in her eye. + +The hunter was amazed. "Yes, please," he said. "I've been looking for something all day, but I can't find it." + +The girl smiled again. "I can solve this," she said. "Follow me." + +The hunter followed the girl through the forest. They searched through trees and bushes, and eventually found the item the hunter was looking for. + +The young girl was impressive! She had solved the hunter's problem so quickly. She smiled and waved goodbye as the hunter thanked her for her help. +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim was playing in the park. He was running around the playground and having lots of fun. + +There was a big, square sandpit in the park and Tim loved to kick the sand around. One day, he kicked too hard and flew out of the sandpit and landed on a patch of grass. + +But while Tim landed in the soft grass, he realised he had left something behind. His favourite red ball! + +But the sandpit was too deep for him to climb out of. He started to cry until a friendly voice said “Don’t worry, it’s alright. If you’re persistent, you can get the ball back.†+ +Tim was surprised and he looked around to see who was talking. A tall rabbit was smiling at him and he said “It’s easy. Just run around the sandpit three times and I promise you will get your ball back.†+ +So Tim followed the rabbit’s advice, and sure enough, after a few laps, his red ball appeared at the edge of the sandpit. + +Tim was so happy. He thanked the friendly rabbit and ran off with his ball. He was definitely a persistent boy. +Alex was so excited - his much-loved aunt was visiting for the weekend and he couldn't wait to see her! + +"Mummy!, Alex shouted, "Auntie is here! I'm going to get her." + +Alex ran to his aunt and gave her a big hug. She hugged him back and said, "Oh Alex, it's so nice to see you. You look so tall - you must be growing up so fast." + +Alex and his aunt began to play together. His aunt showed him how to make a soft pillow for his teddy bear, and Alex was very proud of the pillow he made! + +But then Alex's mum walked in the room, and said "Alex, it's time to get ready for bed". Alex's aunt nodded, knowing it was time for him to leave. + +That night, as Alex lay in bed, he thought about brand-new pillow he had made. He thought of how his aunt had taken her time to explain and guide him, and he realised how important it was to mind his parents too. + +With this in mind, Alex felt glad he had a special aunt to look up to, and he drifted off to sleep with a warm, happy feeling in his heart. +Once there was a little bird named Walter. He was very dependable and never worried about anything. He lived in a small tree by the river. + +One day, Walter found a notebook on the ground. He picked it up and read, "Never worry and always be dependable." Walter thought it was strange, but he liked the message. + +Walter wanted to share it with his friends, so he hopped around and told every bird he could find, "Never worry and always be dependable!" + +One of his friends, a little sparrow named Sarah, was a bit scared. She asked Walter, "What if something bad happens? How can I not worry?" + +Walter smiled and took out the notebook. He said, "Just remember what it says in here. If you stay dependable and don't worry, everything will be okay." + +Sarah smiled too and understood. Walter had given her the best advice. From that day forward, she stopped worrying and stayed dependable. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane who lived in a country. One day, she heard a rumour that something bad was happening in another country. Jane wanted to know more and asked her friend: "Is it true what they said?" Her friend sadly replied "Yes, it is true". Jane was sad to hear the bad news and replied: "That's not nice". + +The next day, Jane asked her mom: "Can we help the people in the other country?" Jane's mom replied: "Yes, of course! We can send them some food." Jane was very happy to hear this. She knew her mom was right: helping others is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved to dance and sing, but she had a problem. One day she noticed that her skirt was pale. Mary was unhappy and asked her mum for help. + +Mum said, "Let's go and buy something new to replace the pale skirt." + +So they went to the store together. Mary saw a bright pink skirt and said she wanted to try it on. Mum laughed and said, "Why don't we try that one. It looks pretty." + +So Mary put on the new skirt and spun around the store. Everyone laughed and said how lovely it looked. + +Mum said, "Let's buy this one. It will replace your pale skirt." + +Mary smiled and said yes. She was so happy she had found the perfect skirt to replace the pale one. From then on she always felt beautiful when she danced. +One day, there was a little boy called Lee. He found a big bowl of dough in the kitchen and he was so excited. He quickly grabbed a spoon and started to stir it. Then he added some sugar and stirred again. + +Suddenly, his mom came in to the kitchen and said, "Lee, what are you doing?" +Lee said, "Mommy, I am making dough." +His mom replied, "Yes, but dough needs to be washed before you can eat it." +Lee's face turned sad, but he quickly remembered that his mom always gives him good advice. + +So, he washed the dough and found it tasted much better and looked brighter. From that day on, Lee always remembered to wash whatever he wanted to eat. + +The moral of the story is to remember to always wash things before you eat them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to write. She would write all kinds of things, like stories and poems. One of the poems was so incredible that she wanted to keep it forever. So she decided to bury it. + +She went outside and found a spot in her garden that was perfect for burying her poem. She put a big spoonful of dirt on top and patted it down. Then she said goodbye to her poem and whispered, "I hope nobody finds it!" + +The little girl was happy that her poem was safe. Every day she would come and visit it, just to make sure it was still okay. She loved knowing that her poem would last forever, deep down in the warm, soft soil of her garden. + +The little girl thought that burying her incredible poem was the best thing she ever did! +Timmy was happy; he had a new toy. It was colorful and had lots of buttons. He was excited to play with it. + +Mommy saw him and said, "Let's practice balancing with the toy. See if you can stand still." + +Timmy tried to stand still but it was hard. He tried balancing himself on the toy. After a few attempts he was able to balance. + +Mommy was so proud. "Good job Timmy. Balancing is very important," she said. + +Next they went to the playground. There was lots of equipment, a swing, a slide, a seesaw and a merry-go-round. + +Timmy wanted to try them all. Mommy said, "Let's try one at a time. We don't want to be too busy." + +So Timmy started with the swing and then he moved on to the slide. In the end, he had lots of fun balancing on all the different equipment. + +Mommy smiled, "You had so much fun balancing. Good job!" +Once there was a nosy little girl named Anne. She wanted to buy a basketball, but she didn't have any money. She walked up to a man and asked him, "can I sell something to you?" The man was curious, so he asked Anne to show him what she had to sell. + +Anne showed him a toy car. The man said he wouldn't buy the car but he knew someone who would. He took Anne to meet his friend and told him about the toy car that Anne had to sell. The friend bought it from Anne and she got enough money to buy the basketball she wanted! + +When Anne got home with her basketball, her mom was very happy for her. Now Anne and her mom could play together outside in the yard. Anne was so happy that she sold her toy car for the basketball. She had a lot of fun every day playing with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree in the forest. Every day, the tree would gain bigger and bigger and its roots went deeper and deeper in the ground. Soon enough, the tree was so huge, it was the biggest in the whole forest. + +Everyday, the children in the forest would come to the tree and climb it. They could go so high up, it felt like they were almost touching the sky! They would have so much fun up there. + +Eventually, the roots of the tree grew so strong, they were like huge tentacles pushing through the ground. The kids in the forest were amazed and couldn't believe how big the tree had become. + +The kids climbed it every day and even used the big roots to play games. They would slide down them, swing from them and even touch them. + +The tree stayed in the forest for many years and the kids were so happy when the huge tree was around. But one day, the tree blew down in a big storm and the kids were sad. Nonetheless, they still held fond memories of the huge tree in the forest forever. +Once there was a boy who was walking on the road. He wanted to get home but he couldn't find it. He kept on walking for hours. He got so tired that he decided to take a rest. + +Suddenly, he found a big sign on the road. It was his home! He was so happy that he thanked the sign. + +He started runing towards his home but he saw a foolish dog in the middle of the road. The boy had to stop so he said thank you to the dog for not blocking the road. + +Then the boy arrived at his home. He was very happy and thanked God for helping him find his way. +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore. One day, he was out playing in the woods and found a big pile of lumber. He was so excited, he spent all day playing on it. + +He would climb, jump and spin around. It was so big, he thought it was the best playground ever. + +But something was wrong. The lumber started to move! The little boy was very scared. It was a snake! + +It was very big and dangerous. The little boy jumped back and watched as the snake slithered away. But he knew he had to do something, so he carefully grabbed a stick and started to rub the lumber. + +He rubbed and rubbed until all the rough edges were smooth. Then the little boy knew he was safe. He had a new playground and the snake was gone. +Once upon a time there was a nosy cat. Every day the cat liked to move around the garden, sniffing everything and watching the other animals. + +One day, the cat was walking past a small pond and stopped to look at the fish. Suddenly a frog hopped up to the cat and said, "Hi! What is your name?" + +The cat was very surprised, but it told the frog, "My name is Cat." + +The frog nodded and said, "That's a nice name! I'm going to move around the garden. Do you want to come with me?" + +The nosy cat nodded and the two animals started to move around the garden together. They chatted and laughed while they moved around the garden, sniffing the flowers and bushes. + +At the end of the day, the two friends said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man by the ocean. Every day, he would take a boat out to sea and stare curiously at the horizon. + +One day, it happened to be the most beautiful day yet - the sky was a brilliant blue and the sun shone in all its glory. As the old man gazed out across the endless ocean, he saw a graceful ship coming his way. + +He quickly grabbed his binoculars and called out to the ship, +"Ahoy! What brings you here?" + +The ship slowly pulled up alongside the old man's boat, and a voice boomed out, "We are here to pour some grace on the ocean". + +The old man was confused - why would they be pouring grace on the ocean? He watched with awe as the crew on the ship began to pour sparkling liquid into the ocean, making the waters glimmer and shine brightly. + +The old man smiled. What a wonderful sight! He thanked the crew for their kind efforts, and he knew that his boat was now surrounded by grace - so much it was spilling over into the ocean of the world. + +The old man waved goodbye and set sail back to shore with a feeling of contentment. +Jake had a busy day. He was busy lifting things. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a small rail. Jake went to it and tried to lift it with all his might, but it was too heavy. + +"I can't lift it all by myself," he said sadly. He looked around and saw a few people nearby. + +"Can you help me lift this rail?" he asked. + +One of the people smiled. "Yes, of course we can help you," they said. + +Soon, they all worked together and managed to lift the rail. Jake was so happy! They put the rail down and Jake gave them a big thank-you hug. + +The people smiled and said goodbye. Jake went home feeling happy and satisfied from all the busy work he had done. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was 3 years old. She was walking through the park. + +Suddenly, she saw something unusual! It was a pair of scissors. The girl liked scissors, so she went to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, the scissors started to yell! The little girl was scared. She jumped back and ran. + +She ran all the way home. When she got there, she told her mom about the unusual yelling scissors. Mom laughed and said it was probably just the wind in the trees! + +The little girl was relieved. It was nice to know that the unusual yelling scissors wasn't something to be scared of! +Once upon a time, there were two children; one was named Alex and the other one was named Maria. Alex was jealous of Maria because Maria had a special cone that made her look taller. Alex wanted to have a cone like his friend Maria. + +So, one day Alex and Maria went to a special places that sold cones. Alex looked at all of the cones to find the perfect one. He wanted one that was heavy enough to make him as tall as Maria. He chose a cone that was very heavy, but he was still shorter than Maria. Disappointed, Alex took the cone home. + +That night, Alex was playing with his new cone when he heard a noise from outside. It was Maria, who had come to see him. She had brought a secret for Alex; it was a sack full of stones. Since Alex's cone was so heavy, it was the perfect size for stones. She had weighed the stones to make sure that Alex's cone was heavy enough. + +Alex was so happy to have found a special friend like Maria. He learned that when we can't get what we want, it can sometimes turn out to be something much better if we trust our friends. He learned that it's not wise to be jealous of other people's stuff. Alex and Maria remained good friends after that day. The End. +Once upon a time, thought a star in the sky. He said, "I will give someone a special gift!". A small child heard his voice and said, "Oh, pick me!". But the star just laughed and said nothing. + +The star looked at the child and said: "I have a gift for you, but you have to make me a promise. You must never tell anyone what I give you". The child looked up, and said, "Yes, I promise!" + +The star gave the child a shiny fake star. The child was very excited and said, "Thank you star! I will keep this secret forever!". The star smiled and said, "Good, now you must hide it." + +The child didn't understand why the star said to hide it but he did as he was told. He put it away in a secret spot. Every day the child would look at his fake star, but then one day it was gone! The child was so sad and looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +The star had tricked the child! It was all part of the star's plan so that the secret wouldn't be revealed. The child never saw the star again. +Betty ran and ran, until she came to an ancient palace. As she walked around, she noticed something in the corner. It was a toy! She eagerly pushed and pulled it, but it wouldn't move. Suddenly, the toy began to crawl. Betty was excited and started to giggle. + +"Hello, my name is Pete", the toy said. Betty was surprised that the toy could talk, but she smiled and said "Hi, Pete! What are you doing here?" + +Pete replied, "I have been here for a very long time. I used to play with the king and the queen in this palace." + +Betty thought that was amazing, so she said, "will you show me around the palace?" Pete was delighted and said, "yes, let's start by crawling together!" + +Betty and Pete held hands and crawled around the ancient palace all day long. When it was time to go, Betty kissed Pete goodbye and promised to come back and visit soon. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear. He liked to run, jump, and do silly things. One day he saw a big tree. He wanted to climb the tree, so he lifted himself up. He thought it was lots of fun. + +But soon a little girl appeared and said, "Stop! You must not climb the tree!" But instead of listening, the naughty bear jumped right down and started to dance around. + +The little girl was angry. She said, "That is naughty! You must not climb the trees!" + +But the naughty bear just laughed and kept on dancing. The little girl kept on telling the bear to stop, but he wouldn't listen. So finally, the little girl lifted her arms and said, "Let's dance together." + +The naughty bear was so surprised that he stopped dancing. He and the little girl laughed and danced together until night. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sarah and Mia. One day, Sarah asked Mia if she wanted to go to the park. + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes!" + +They both ran to the park. There they found a big dry tent. + +Sarah said, "Let's build a tent!" + +Mia looked around and said, "Yes!" + +So Sarah and Mia worked together to build a tent. They took the sticks and cloth, and their tent was soon up. + +Suddenly it began to rain. + +Mia said, "Oh no! We need to hurry." + +They ran around the tent, repeating the same thing over and over. + +"It's not working!" shouted Sarah. + +But Mia smiled and said, "Yes it is! Look, the tent is dry!" + +Sarah and Mia had saved the tent from the rain. They hugged each other, happy to have saved their tent together. +The little girl stood outside in the warm sunshine. She looked up and gazed at the big lion in the zoo. He was different than the other animals, but that's what made him so special. She watched him for a while, fascinated by his noble and majestic presence. + +The next day, the little girl went back to the zoo with her parents. She ran to the lion's enclosure and looked at him with excitement. He returned her gaze, and the little girl was sure he remembered her from the day before. + +Suddenly, she noticed something different about the lion. His cage was wide open and he seemed ready to leave. Before the little girl's eyes, the lion leapt from the enclosure and padded away. There was a sense of something powerful and wild that no one else could understand. She had known all along that the lion wanted his freedom. +Davey was ready to go outside and play but he needed to find his jacket. He couldn't find it anywhere! He asked mommy if she had seen it, but she hadn't. So, Davey decided to follow his nose and try to sniff out his jacket like a detective. + +He went upstairs, down the hallway and past his toys looking for the missing jacket. Finally, he found it on the floor under his bed! Davey quickly grabbed it and put it on. The jacket was nice and cozy. He was ready to go outside. + +Davey was so excited and couldn't wait to explore the world outside. He opened the door, stepped outside, and was ready for an adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mandy. She loved playing dress up and pretending to be a brave knight. She often put on her apron and felt like a knight ready to fight any battle. + +One day, Mandy came across a fierce dragon. She was scared, but bravely stepped forward. She knew the dragon was too strong for her to fight, so she called out to him. "Please don't hurt me. What do you want from me?" + +The dragon watched her for a moment, then said, "If you surrender your apron to me, I won't hurt you". Mandy was hesitant but she knew she had to do it to stay safe. + +She carefully removed her apron and handed it to the dragon. The dragon took it and flew away. Mandy was relieved to be safe and proud of herself for surrendering her apron and not being too brave. +Once upon a time, there was a fat man. He went for a walk one day. He saw a bathroom and he went inside. But the bathroom was too small for him! He was so fat that he couldn't get out. He was stuck. + +The man was in the bathroom for a long time. People saw him but no one helped. He shouted and shouted and shouted, but no one heard him. He was very scared and sad. + +After a while, the man became tired and the air in the bathroom was not good. He got sick and he died. + +The fat man was never seen again, and his family and friends were very sad. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was ready. She went to a big room and saw lots of people. They were all playing a game with cards. She wanted to play too and asked if she could join them. + +The people said yes and gave her a card. She held it tight and looked at it. It was very pretty. Then the game started. + +The girl was very excited. She watched everyone's card and tried to remember what they had. She looked at her card and saw that it had some really nice pictures. She was sure that she could win the game! + +The girl was ready. She closed her eyes and thought about what card to play next. When she opened her eyes, she knew exactly what to do. She played her card and won the game! + +Everyone in the room was so proud of the girl. They shouted and clapped and cheered for her. She was so happy to have won the game. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Jack. Jack was getting old, and he felt sick all the time. His owners were very sad. So, one day, his mom and dad took him to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian looked at Jack and said, "I'm sorry, but Jack isn't going to get better. You need to say goodbye." + +Jack's parents started to weep. But Jack looked up and smiled. He nudged their legs and said, "I'm glad!" + +Jack knew they were sad, but he wanted them to be happy. He wanted them to know that he was happy too. + +The veterinarian said, "Jack is a special animal. Animals like him don't come around very often. It's been a pleasure to meet him." + +Jack's parents wiped away their tears and hugged Jack tight. They knew he was a special animal and they were glad to have him in their lives. +Once upon a time there lived an old man who had a very unusual ornament. He kept it in the living room on the mantle. Every day he would admire it because it was so rare and beautiful. + +One day, the old man heard a noise coming from the living room. He rushed in, but to his surprise the ornament had vanished! + +He asked his three-year-old granddaughter, who was visiting, what had happened. She replied, "I have seen a strange light come out of the ornament, grandpa! It disappeared into the sky." She looked around the room in amazement. + +The old man looked around too, but the ornament was nowhere to be seen. The only thing left was a strange feeling of mystery in the air. + +He hugged his granddaughter with a deep sense of joy and comfort knowing that she had seen something so unusual and unique. He never discovered what happened to the ornament but never stopped believing in the magical powers of his beloved granddaughter. +Once upon a time there was a soldier called Andy. He liked to jog every day across the town. He would wear his orange uniform and sunglasses whilst he jogged. One day he decided to jog to the park. + +When Andy arrived at the park, he saw a little girl sitting on the park bench. She had a teddy bear with her. + +Andy sat down next to the girl and said: "Hello! What's your name?" + +The little girl replied: "My name is Lucy." + +Andy smiled at her and said: "Would you like to join me for a jog around the park?" + +Lucy smiled and nodded. So the two started jogging around the park together. Lucy held onto Andy's hand and smiled as they jogged. + +When they finished the jog, Andy said: "Thank you for joining me. That was fun!" + +Lucy smiled and said: "Yes it was! Let's go again tomorrow!" + +The two happily said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a very special toy. It was a smart toy and it could do many things. + +One day, the little girl wanted to show her toy something special. She came to a big open field and knelt down in the grass. The toy watched from the girl's arms and saw the beauty of the wide, open field. + +The little girl started to talk to her toy. She told it about the trees, birds and clouds in the sky. She waved her arms around as if she was telling it a secret. + +The toy must have heard the girl's words, because it seemed to be smiling and nodding its head. The little girl was very happy that her toy was so smart! + +The toy and the girl stayed in the field until the sun went down. As they walked away, the girl gave her toy a big hug. The little girl and her toy had shared a very special moment. +The sun was bright in the sky as Mary walked out into the garden. She caught sight of a tall staircase leading somewhere curious and looked up to see where it may go. She started up the steps, taking them one at a time. + +After a few steps, she stumbled and nearly fell. Mary put a hand on the stair rail to steady herself and said to no one in particular, "That was close". + +Encouraged by her little adventure, she resumed climbing the stairs, determined to see what was at the top. When she finally got to the top, she was met with an amazing view. + +But, as she turned to take it all in, she felt her foot slip on the edge of the last stair. She reached out from the rail, but there was nothing to grab hold of. As Mary stumbled back down the stairs and hit the ground below, she had a feeling that her next visit to the stairy would be quite different. +Once there was a loyal little boy. He was very obedient and always did what his mother asked. One day his mother wanted him to go to the beach. He ran and ran until he reached the sand. + +He was so excited to splash in the water. He jumped into the waves and laughed with joy. He used all his power to dive in the water and he was super happy about it. He kept splashing in the water for hours and hours. + +After a while he was getting tired. He decided to take a break and went to the sand to rest. There he saw many other children also enjoying the beach. He was so happy to join them and he started to splash again! He spent the rest of the day playing with the others and enjoying the beach. + +He was so obedient that his mother was proud of him. They hugged each other before heading home, both exhausted but very happy. +John was very excited. Today he was going to learn how to read. The teacher smiled as she gave John a page. It had a big letter on it. "This is an A," said the teacher. "It is a very useful letter!" + +John looked at it and smiled. He liked the letter A. He could almost speak it. He tried and said, "Aaa". The teacher smiled and said, "Now try to say the whole word." + +John looked at the page again. "A-pple," he said slowly. The teacher nodded. She said, "That's right! The page is very useful. It will help you learn many words." + +John was happy. He knew he would learn to read soon. He said goodbye to the teacher and went home with his page. He couldn't wait to learn more! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to carry things. One day, he found a charming bathtub. + +"I can carry this!" he shouted excitedly. + +His mom saw him and smiled. + +"Let's fill it with water so you can play in it," she said. + +So Jack and his mom filled the bathtub with water. Then Jack carried it outside to the backyard. He splashed and laughed as he played. + +When it was time to go back inside, Jack asked his mom if he could carry the bathtub back inside. + +His mom said, "No, Jack. We have to empty it first. We can't carry a full bathtub inside." + +But Jack didn't give up. + +"Please, mom. I want to carry it," he begged. + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Jack. I know you can do it." + +So Jack carefully carried the bathtub back inside and emptied out the water. He grinned proudly and said, "Mom, I can carry anything!" +Once upon a time, there lived a mouse and a fox. They lived in a gloomy forest and often quarreled. + +One day, the mouse found a big treasure hidden in an old log. He was so excited and wanted to keep it all to himself. He refused to share the treasure with the fox. + +The fox was very angry. He tried to fight with the mouse, but the mouse got away. So the fox decided to quit and told the mouse, “If you don’t share your treasure with me, you won’t have anyone to share it with at all.†+ +The mouse finally understood that what goes around comes around. He decided to share the treasure with the fox and soon, he and the fox became the best of friends. + +The moral of the story is that if you share, you will make friends and have lots of people to share your treasures with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very troubled. She was walking down a dark path and didn't know where to go. She felt scared, but knew she must keep going. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a light, far away in the sky. She needed the light to help her to find her way. She followed the light until it got bigger and bigger, until it was so close that she could touch it. + +The light was so bright and so warm that she felt happy and safe. She realized she didn't need to be troubled anymore. She followed the light until it led her back home. + +The little girl was so happy to be safe. From that day forward, whenever she felt troubled, she remembered that she just needed to find the light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Abigail. Abigail loved to write stories. Every day, she would write about something new. + +One day, Abigail wrote about something she saw outside her window: traffic. She wrote how the cars, buses and trucks moved around busy and tidy roads. + +Abigail's mum was so proud of Abigail. She said, "That is a very good story, Abigail. Well done!" + +This made Abigail very happy and she said, "I am so glad you liked it, mum. I will write more stories tomorrow!" + +Abigail was so excited that she could write. She thought of other things she could write about and smiled. + +The end +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. She climbed up to the shelf and used one of the pillows up there to use as a bed. + +The little girl snuggled deep into the pillow and closed her eyes. She started to dream about all sorts of things. + +Just then, her older sister walked into the room. She saw the little girl asleep on the shelf and said "What are you doing up there? It's not very safe." + +The little girl smiled, still sleepy, and said "I'm just taking a nap on this nice shelf. It's very cozy and comfortable here." + +At that, her sister smiled, walked over and gave her a big hug. "That's ok then. I'm glad you're safe. Now, let's go and have dinner. I'm very hungry!" + +The little girl nodded, got off the shelf and followed her sister to the kitchen. After dinner, they both went to bed, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was very curious about the world around her. One day she was walking in the fields and she saw a farmer whistling. Molly asked the farmer what he was whistling about. The farmer replied, "I'm whistling a happy tune while I harvest the wheat." Molly was amazed. She asked the farmer if she could help. The farmer kindly said, "No thank you. I am almost done." Molly crossed her arms and said, "Fine, I'll just whistle too." The farmer was surprised to see the little girl whistling, but he continued to harvest the wheat. + +Suddenly, it started to rain heavily. The farmer shouted, "Molly, the wheat is getting wet. Quick! Help me!" Molly was excited and started to help the farmer. She sang a little tune and started to whistle while the farmer was picking up the wheat as fast as he could. + +Finally, they had all the wheat saved from the rain. The farmer thanked Molly and said, "That was very brave of you to help me. You are a curious and kind little girl." Molly smiled and said, "It was exciting to help you. And it was a lot of fun to whistle together." The farmer nodded and said, "Yes it was." Molly continued her day, whistling and happy that she had helped the farmer. +Mommy was feeling cheerful. She wanted to organize the kitchen. She put a bowl in the sink and filled it with water. Then she took out all the dishes. She put the big plates in one pile, the small bowls in another. She worked very carefully. + +When all the dishes were done, Mommy wiped off the sink. She smiled when she saw how clean and organized the kitchen was. + +Now Mommy was happy and she felt very cheerful. She called to her daughter, "Come to the kitchen! It looks so nice." The little girl put down her toy and ran to the kitchen. She saw the neat piles of plates and bowls. Then she gave Mommy a big hug. She was so proud of the kitchen. +Timmy had a garden and he wanted to water all of the plants. He grabbed his hose, opened the garden door and stepped outside. + +As he was setting up the hose he saw an elderly woman walking down the path. She smiled at him and asked him what he was doing. + +"I'm watering my garden," said Timmy. "Would you like to help me?" + +The elderly woman smiled again and nodded her head. "Yes, I'd love to help." + +So the elderly woman and Timmy watered the garden together. They laughed and chatted as they moved around the garden. When they were finished, the elderly woman thanked Timmy for letting her help. + +"That was fun!" said Timmy. + +The elderly woman nodded her head and smiled. "Yes, it was very fun." + +Then she entered her home and Timmy went back inside his house. He looked out the window, waved goodbye and knew that he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sarah and Ben. They were very jolly together and enjoyed playing together. + +One day, they were looking out of the window and saw how beautiful the sunset was. They couldn't believe how gorgeous it looked. Sarah and Ben were both staring at it with wide eyes. + +Suddenly, Sarah said to Ben, "I wish I could always be this happy." Ben thought for a moment and then replied, "Oh, Sarah, that is easy. We just need to find joy in the simple things in life, like sunsets." + +Sarah nodded in agreement and said, "You are right. Let's enjoy the sunset together - no matter how many times we see them, they are always so pretty." + +After that, Sarah and Ben enjoyed many beautiful sunsets together. Their friendship was special because they always found joy together in the simple things. Every sunset made them smile and be jolly. + +The moral of the story is that life's simple pleasures should be appreciated and enjoyed with friends, because these moments can bring the most joy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was walking through the park, skipping happily. + +As she skipped, she looked up and saw a bright, shiny comet in the sky. She wanted to reach up and touch it! + +But the comet streaked away before she could get near it. Lucy was sad and a bit angry that she couldn't reach the comet. + +Suddenly there was a voice behind her. It was her doll, who said, "Why not try skipping, Lucy? You can skip higher than you can jump!" + +Lucy thought her doll was being foolish and shook her head, but she decided to give it a try. She bent her knees and began to skip. + +Much to her surprise, the higher she skipped, the closer she got to the comet. With a final jump, she could almost feel the comet's tail against her fingers. Lucy was so happy! + +From then on, Lucy would skip off into the sky any time she wanted to fly to the stars. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl who loved to be on the boat. Every day she would take her boat out and go for a ride. But one day, something not so nice happened. + +As she was sailing, the girl noticed a disgusting smell coming from the boat. It was so bad, it made her feel sick. She tried to look for the source of the smell. But no matter what she did, she could not understand. + +The girl sailed back home and asked her dad for help. Without saying a word, her dad closed his eyes and took a big sniff. Then he knew exactly what was wrong. He explained to the girl that there was a disgusting creature living inside her boat. + +The girl felt scared but her dad said he would help her. He removed the creature and made the boat clean again. After that, the girl felt happy and she knew that everything would be ok. She was so glad to understand what was wrong. +Once there was an apple tree. It was so small that no one knew it existed. But then something amazing happened: the little apple tree started to grow. Every day, it got bigger and the apples on its branches became sweeter and sweeter. + +Soon, the little apple tree was famous! Everyone wanted a bite of its juicy apples. "Where can I find such delicious apples?" people asked. + +One day, a little boy said, "I know! There's a store full of them over there!" So, people flocked to the store, delighted to find all the tasty apples they'd heard about. + +The little apple tree had taught the people an important lesson: no matter how small you may be, you can still make a big difference. If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can grow and become famous! +Once upon a time there were two sisters, Rachel and Mia. They loved playing together, and one day they watched a video in the living room. The video was about a fit princess. Rachel and Mia were mesmerised. + +Once the video finished, Rachel wanted to get up and move around. But Mia wanted to keep watching the video because she found it so fascinating. + +Rachel said, "I'm fit and I want to wake up and move around, just like the fit princess." + +Mia said, "But I'm not fit, and I don't want to wake up just yet. I want to watch the video a few more times!" + +Rachel and Mia argued but eventually agreed that they both deserved a break. Rachel agreed to watch the video again after they had both had a chance to wake up, stretch and move around. + +They both agreed that this was the perfect compromise and they watched the video again with huge smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little boy named Tommy. Tommy loved to play with his friends. + +One Saturday, Tommy asked his mum if he could have some ice-cream. His mum said yes. Tommy was so excited! + +So Tommy and his mum went to the store to buy the ice-cream. Tommy's mum organized all the ice-cream so it was easy to pick what type Tommy liked. + +Tommy picked his favourite flavour and brought it home. He was so pleased with his ice-cream that he shared it with his friends. + +But then Tommy got too naughty and his mum told him to go and play outside. So, Tommy sadly put away the ice-cream and went to go play. +One day there was a wild rabbit that was looking for a new home. He hopped into the forest and found a big bucket. He hopped inside and made it his home! + +One day, a big bear was walking through the forest and saw the rabbit inside the bucket. The rabbit was so scared and asked the bear to forgive him for taking his bucket. The bear just smiled and said that he could stay there. + +The wild rabbit was so happy and thanked the bear. The bear and the rabbit became best friends and they would play together in the forest every day. The rabbit was very happy that the bear had forgiven him. +Jack was a 3 year old boy who liked to explore and play. One of his favourite toys was his jet. He loved to zoom it around the house and pretend to be an astronaut. + +One day, Jack was playing with his jet and noticed that it had become very heavy. He tried pushing it with all his might, but he was too small and weak. He was starting to get very frustrated when suddenly a bright idea came to him. + +He realized that he could count to give the jet a push. He counted to 10 and his jet was moving again. Jack jumped for joy! He was so proud of himself for solving the problem without anyone's help. + +From that day onwards, Jack never forgot about the power of numbers and how it could help him in times of need! +Once there was a bear named Sammy. He was a very nice bear. He loved to watch movies and was always very impressed. One day, Sammy watched a movie that made him so happy he decided to take a nap. He curled up and shut his eyes tight and went to sleep. While he was sleeping, others came and changed his movie without Sammy knowing. When he awoke he was so disappointed. + +The moral of Sammy's story is that it is important to stay aware of the things happening around you. Even if you are asleep, you should keep an eye on your possessions and who's around you! That way, you can enjoy the impressive movies that you love for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a humble girl named Sarah. She had always been timid and often felt shy around others. One day, Sarah found a tall ladder leaning against a wall when she was out playing. + +She was curious and so she approached the ladder. She decided to sit on the top step and suddenly, she felt taller and more confident. + +All of a sudden, an old wise man appeared beside Sarah. He said to her, “Little Sarah, I can see you’ve found the ladder. It can provide you with a feeling of importance and accomplishment but do not forget to remain humble and respect others.†+ +Sarah smiled at the kind man. She thanked him for his advice and from that day onwards, she remembered to be humble. Every time Sarah found herself on the ladder, she thought of the wise man's words. +Once upon a time there was a clever factory. Every day the factory made lots of stuff and people came to buy it. One day they made a special toy and a little girl wanted to buy it. She was very excited and asked her mom if she could. When she got the toy, she was so happy she threw it up in the air. The toy flew around and around and landed on the roof of the factory. + +The little girl was very sad because she had lost her special toy and there was no way she could get it back. She asked her mom if they could go to the factory to get it back. Her mom said, “Let’s go!†+ +When they got to the factory, they saw the toy and the little girl asked the workers how she could get it back. The workers were so impressed by the little girl’s cleverness that they threw a ladder up to the roof and the little girl climbed up and got her toy back. + +The little girl was so happy! She thanked the workers and ran home with her toy, happy to have it back in her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile baby bird who had just hatched from its egg. It was very tiny and so was its beak. The baby bird wanted to chirp like all the other birds, but it couldn't. It tried and tried, but no sound came out. + +The baby bird's parents were very worried and they knew they had to help. They took the baby bird to the wise bird doctor. The doctor looked at the baby and said it had something called a "tube". The bird needed to have an operation. + +The baby bird's family was scared, but they knew it was the only way. So they let the bird doctor take the baby. + +The operation went well and when it was over, the baby bird could chirp like all the other birds. But its parents knew it had suffered, so they made sure it was safe and happy for the rest of its days. +Once there was a bald man who loved to read books. He read so much that one day he decided to go on a great adventure. He packed his bags and went to a crossroads. + +When he reached the crossroads, he saw a sign. It said 'Read this way!' He followed the directions and started to read. As he read, he saw a path that he had never seen before. + +He followed the path and soon he came to a huge tree. Underneath the tree was a surprise. It was a library full of books! He was so excited that he started to read all the different books he could find. + +He read for hours and hours until it was dark. By the time he was finished, his hair had all grown back. He smiled, waved goodbye to the books in the library, and continued his journey. The bald man had found his most treasured adventure in reading. +Once upon a time there was a cricket. It was jumping around, looking for food. Then it saw a bowl of yummy food! The cricket was so excited. It hopped right over to the bowl and started to pour some into its mouth. It was so easy for the cricket to eat. + +The cricket was so happy and full. It hopped away, looking for a place to play. It saw a beautiful grassy field and it knew this was the perfect spot! The cricket hopped and jumped over the grass, chirping with joy. + +Soon the cricket saw a big red ball. It was so excited to play with the ball. The cricket jumped up and down, trying to catch the ball. Eventually it made it and the cricket rolled the ball all around the field. It was having so much fun! + +The cricket rolled the ball and jumped all around the field until it was tired out. Then the cricket hopped back to the bowl of food and had some more, because hopping and playing the ball was tiring work! + +The cricket was so happy that it had such an easy and fun day! +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to watch animals. Every day he went to the park to watch the birds and the squirrels. But one day, something weird happened. He saw a big snake! He was so excited he couldn't believe it! He couldn't take his eyes off the snake. + +The snake was watching him too! It's long body was slithering and twisting around. Jack hung around for a while, just watching the snake. He was fascinated by its strange movements. + +When it was time to go home, Jack said goodbye to the snake. He was sad to leave it, but he knew he had to go home. He couldn't stop talking about the weird snake at the park. He knew that he would never forget that special day. +Once there was a poor girl who wanted to go away to a far away country. She wanted to go to a wealthy country and so she started to save her pocket money. + +At last, when she had enough money, she set off. She had a bright smile on her face. She walked for days and days and soon she arrived in the wealthy country. + +The people living there were surprised to see her. They did not understand why she had come and what she wanted. + +The people in the wealthy country were not kind to her. They chased her away and the poor girl had to go back to where she had come from. She was sad and lonely. + +The poor girl never reached the wealthy country she wanted to visit and she was full of regret. +Once upon a time there was a tall mouse, who wanted to meet some new friends. One day, he decided to go to the big laundry room. He saw two cats there, playing together. + +The mouse was so excited to meet his new friends. He smiled and said, “Hi! My name is Mouse. What’s yours?†+ +But the cats weren’t very friendly. They had already been playing together, and they thought the mouse was too late to join in. + +The cats said, “No. We don’t want to meet you. We don’t like new friends.†+ +The mouse was sad. He started to leave, but then he stopped and thought. He realized that maybe the cats weren’t being very nice to new friends because they didn’t have any. + +So he smiled and asked the cats, “If I play with you, will you be my friends?†+ +The cats were surprised. They had never thought of it that way. So they said, “Yes! Let’s play!†+ +From then on, the mouse and the cats were the best of friends. They played together all the time, and whenever someone new came along, the cats welcomed them with open arms. + +This story teaches us that when we meet someone new, we should be welcoming and kind. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a duck and a dragon. The duck was small and delicate, while the dragon was big and strong. + +One day the two were walking in the forest and the dragon suddenly decided to throw a rock and the duck was scared. + +"Why did you throw that rock?" said the duck. + +The dragon said, "I just like to throw rocks, it's fun!" + +The duck was not happy with the dragon's answer. She shouted, "You must stop throwing rocks! You might hurt someone or break something delicate!" + +The dragon thought for a moment and realized that the duck was right. He apologized and promised to never throw rocks again. + +The two friends continued their journey, happy that the dragon had learned his lesson. +Once upon a time there lived a small, hairy monkey named Moki. Moki lived in a tall tree near the edge of the forest, and every day he liked to supply food and wood to his neighbors. + +One day, Moki went to the village and noticed that everyone was wearing masks. He asked one of the villagers, "What are all of the masks for?" + +The villager replied, "We're wearing masks to protect ourselves from the bad air that is outside." + +Moki was confused, "What do you mean?" he asked. + +The villager replied, "When bad things like smoke and dust come from outside, the mask helps keep it away from our lungs." + +Moki was very surprised. He thought that since he was a hairy monkey, the bad air wouldn't bother him. + +The moral of the story is that we should always take care of ourselves and protect ourselves, even if we have a thick coat of fur. Even if we think something won't bother us, it's always better to take precautions. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He was always looking for something to do and something to explore. One day he came across a very big hole in the ground. He saw something shiny at the bottom of the hole and he decided to take a look. As he hopped closer and closer, he heard a strange sound coming from the bottom of the hole. + +The bunny was curious and so he stopped. He listened and he heard a voice singing. He got closer and he realised that it was a stitch, who was singing a very sad song. + +The bunny asked the stitch why he was singing a sad song and the stitch replied, "I was making an ugly blanket - it's all full of knots and it's so ugly that no one will ever want to buy it." + +The bunny felt very sorry and he decided to help the stitch. He took out his trusty thread, fixed the blanket and made it look much prettier. + +The moral of this story is that we should all help each other out and listen to those who need our help. +Little Timmy was outside one day. It had been a sunny day but then the sky changed. It grew dark and soon it started to rain. + +Little Timmy saw the rain and said to his mom, "Mommy, it rains!" + +His mom said, "Yes, Timmy, it is raining." + +Little Timmy ran around in the rain, feeling the water falling from the sky. He was glad to get wet and he smiled. + +Then, Little Timmy started singing as the rain came down. He sang a song about the rain and blowing wind. It was a happy song and Little Timmy was glad. + +When the rain stopped, Little Timmy was still singing and dancing. He was still glad and full of joy. He had loved playing in the rain and was very happy. +Anna and her mom were out walking in the park one sunny day. Anna stopped to watch a family of ducks playing in a pit filled with water. + +Anna's mom laughed and said, "Anna, look at the mom duck. She is so bossy - she makes sure all her little ducks stay where she wants them!" + +Anna laughed. She wanted to get a closer look so she started walking toward the pit. But she stopped when the mom duck let out a loud "QUACK!" Anna looked over and saw the mom duck raising her wings, trying to make Anna keep her distance. + +Anna's mom laughed. "See how bossy she is? It looks like she is trying to tell you not to get too close." + +Anna laughed but decided to take another route around the pit, so that the bossy mom duck wouldn't be too worried. She waved goodbye to the ducks as she and her mom walked away. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Jean. One day, Tim fell sick so he had to go to the hospital. He stayed there for a long time before finally returning home. + +When he got back, Jean was so happy to see him! She was very excited and tried to hug him. But Tim was acting funny. He wasn't acting like his normal self. + +Jean was worried, so she went to Tim's mom and asked her what was wrong. His mom told her that in the hospital, they had to give Tim some medicine that made him act very differently. Jean was sad and hoped he would start feeling like his normal self soon. + +For many weeks, Tim was not the same. Jean stayed by his side and they did activities together. Even though it was hard to wait, Jean kept trying to help Tim feel better. + +Finally, one day Tim started acting like his normal self again. Jean was so very happy! From that day, the two friends were together just like before and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a bald monkey who lived in the big jungle. His name was Bobo. Bobo often felt sad because he was so bald and different. Then one day, Bobo met a new friend. Her name was Mimi and she was a beautiful rabbit. Bobo was so happy to make a new friend that he forgot about being bald. + +Mimi and Bobo soon became very close friends. Every day, Mimi would find special roots for Bobo. Together, they would wash the roots and have lots of fun. +One day, Bobo was washing a root and some other animals saw him. +The other animals started laughing and calling Bobo names. Bobo felt so sad and he ran away into the jungle. + +Mimi went searching for Bobo. She found him in a tree, crying. Mimi was so sad to see her friend in pain. She reached up and took Bobo's hand and gently said, “It doesn’t matter if you are bald, Bobo. What matters most is that you are a good friend.†+ +Bobo smiled and hugged Mimi. He realised that being bald didn't matter as long as he had a good friend like Mimi. Bobo and Mimi stayed great friends and they never judged each other. They were both different, and that was ok! +Once there was a little pupil named Joe. He was three years old and always glad. One day he was playing in the garden with his friends when he saw a big caterpillar. He was so excited that he screamed out loud. + +His friends asked, "What did you see Joe?" + +Joe proudly said, "I saw a big caterpillar!" + +The friends cheered and they all hugged Joe. They were so glad and laughed together. + +Then Joe spotted a huge butterfly and screamed again with joy. Everyone was so glad that they jumped around and rejoiced. + +The end. +Once there was a pepper who was very dirty. He rolled around in the mud and grass every day. His friends, a carrot and a tomato, would look at him and say, "What a mess! You must polish yourself up!" + +But the pepper would just smile and say, "No, I like being dirty." + +So the carrot and tomato decided to help the pepper. They took him to the river and said, "Jump in! The water will wash away the dirt!" + +The pepper was hesitant, but did as the carrot and tomato said. After a few dips and jumps, the pepper emerged from the river, clean and shiny! His friends cheered and said, "You look so much better now that you're polished!" + +The pepper smiled, now happy with his new look. From then on, he was always careful to stay polished and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old statue. Every day, it increased the goodness of the land it watched over. The statue was kind and understanding and never grew tired of giving. + +At the base of the statue was a small meadow, where many animals liked to play. The grass was green and full of life. Everywhere the statue looked, it could see the goodness it had increased. + +One day, a little rabbit came and asked the statue for help. He had been on the run from a fox and was feeling frightened. The statue knew what the rabbit needed and increased the rabbit's courage. The rabbit thanked the statue and continued happily on his way. + +The statue's work of increasing goodness made the land truly magical. Even though the statue never moved, its wise presence was felt by all. +The little boy was sitting in the kitchen. It was quiet, but he could feel something strange in the air.Suddenly, an elderly man came into the room. He was carrying a special bag. + +"I'm looking for someone to play a game with me," said the man. He opened up the bag and took out a board with letters on it. + +The little boy was excited. He quickly ran over and picked one of the letters. "What's this letter?" he asked. + +The elderly man smiled. "That's the letter 'E'. Let's see if you can find something that ends with 'E'." + +The boy ran around the kitchen. He looked at the fridge and the cabinets. He tapped his fingers against the countertop. Then, he smiled and raced back to the elderly man. + +"I found it!" said the boy. He held up a spoon. + +The man laughed. "Spoon does end with 'E'." He paused for a moment and smiled. "You'll make a great word-searcher when you get older." + +The little boy smiled and thanked the elderly man. He enjoyed spending time with the man, learning something new. When it was time to go, the boy waved goodbye. The elderly man waved back as the boy ran out of the kitchen. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who loved to design things. He was only three years old, but he had designed a beautiful toy house. It was full of cozy places and comfortable furniture. He showed it to his family and they were very proud. His dad said, “That is a really cool design!†+ +Soon the young boy wanted to design something new - a big chair. He imagined a big, comfortable chair with lots of pillows and cozy covers. He used wood and fabric to build the chair and it was finished. When it was done, his family gathered around to see. + +The chair was perfect! Everyone was so impressed. His mom hugged him and said, “You did a great job designing this chair – it looks so comfortable!†And the young boy was very happy with his new design. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl called Jess. She had long, red hair and a cheerful smile. + +Jess loved to play in the park. One day, when she was at the park, she saw an old man. He was sitting on a bench and looked quite worried. + +Jess wanted to help him, so she smiled and waved. But the man did not smile back - he just looked away. + +Jess kept waving until the man finally looked at her. He smiled and gave her a big wave back! Then he looked less worried and went back to the bench. + +Jess was glad that she had helped the old man. She liked seeing him with a happy face and waved goodbye as she walked away. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. They both loved to play the same game. One day, the two brothers decided to measure how they were doing in the game. One brother had better results than the other. The other brother was so mad that he kicked a tire. The tire broke and he started to cry. + +His brother was very sad and he gave him a hug. He told him that it was ok to be jealous, but he should always remember that it’s not good to be too angry and cause damage. He also told him that it was better to be patient, so he can measure his results over time and not have the need to be jealous of someone else. + +The brothers hugged and promised to be patient. They both worked hard for the game and in the end, both won. They both learned an important lesson that day: be careful not to break things when you’re angry and remember that good things come to those who measure their progress patiently. +Once upon a time, there was a thin girl called Molly. She was going to school with her friends and wanted to have fun. So, she promised her friends that if they did something very silly, they would get a good result. + +They all agreed and started running around and laughing. Suddenly, Molly stopped and shouted to her friends, "We must be careful, otherwise we're not going to get a good result!" + +Her friends laughed and said, "No, Molly, we'll be fine! Don't worry so much." + +Molly smiled and said, "Okay, I promise I won't worry. Let's keep having fun." + +So, they continued to run around and giggle. After a while, they got their desired result. They had so much fun and learnt a lesson about being careful with their promises. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl who were very excited. They wanted to have a picnic outside. + +The boy said to the girl “Let’s go to the park.†+ +The girl impatiently replied “Let’s go! I can’t wait any longer!†+ +They arrived at the park, and the boy recommend a spot for the picnic. It was a great spot. + +The girl said, “Let’s get some pastel and have a picnic!†+ +The boy replied, “Yes, that sounds like a great idea!†+ +They ran to the store and bought some pastel. They went back to the picnic spot and began to eat. They had so much fun. + +The girl said, “This pastel was a great recommendation!†+ +The boy smiled and they ate until they were full. +One day, a little boy was walking in the woods by himself. He was very happy, looking for butterflies and playing with the flowers. Suddenly, he stepped on something sharp. He looked down and saw a big, sharp stick poking out of the ground. + +The little boy was scared. He was surrounded by the dark forest, so he didn't know what to do. Fortunately, a friendly old bear shuffled out of the bushes and asked what the little boy was doing. + +The boy said, "My toe hurts! A dangerous stick made it bleed!" + +The old bear told him, "Listen carefully, little one. You must always be careful and take notice of where you walk in the woods. You can get hurt if you're too careless!" + +The little boy thanked the bear. He learned an important lesson that day: it pays to be careful. He never ran or jumped carelessly in the forest ever again! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Paul. He was very happy living with his Mom and Dad. + +One day he received a big surprise. His Mom and Dad told him they were moving to a new home! + +When they arrived at the new home, Paul was very excited. It was a very big house, bigger than the one they lived in before. He thought it must be a wealthy home! + +Paul was glad to have such a nice home for his family. He loved exploring the new place, and he often looked out the window to see what was outside. + +Soon enough, Paul got used to his new home. He was happy to have a place he could call his own. He was so thankful to receive such a nice home. +Once there was a little boy who lived in a big house. He was only three and he loved to play. He was playing with his toys one day and he found something special. It was a box and he was curious to know what was inside. + +The boy opened the box and saw a bright light inside. He reached in and pulled out an object. It was something like a stone but it was alive! + +The little boy asked the stone, "What are you?" + +The stone answered, "I am the truth." + +The little boy was amazed and put the stone on his head. Suddenly the boy felt different. He felt like he knew a lot more than before but he couldn't explain it. + +The little boy kept the stone on his head and went outside. He was feeling so happy when suddenly something bad happened. A dark fog had come and it was taking away the boy's happiness. + +The boy didn't understand what was happening. He tried to take the stone off his head but it was too late. The boy was dead and the truth was gone. +John went to the park with his dad. He was very enthusiastic and wanted to explore. He ran through the grass and all around the park with his dad. Then he noticed a cap on the ground. He thought it looked cool, so he picked it up. He put it on and started running around again. His dad was worried that he might disturb the other park goers, and so he asked John to take off the cap. John reluctantly agreed, and looked for a place to put it down. He found a tree and so he left the cap there. His enthusiastic spirit untamed, he went on running around the park with his dad, forgetting all about the cap. +One day there was a little girl who had long, golden hair. She was sad because her best friend had moved away and she was feeling very lonely. But then she had a bright idea - she would go searching for her friend hoping that she would find her! So off she went with her sunhat on her head and her long golden hair flowing in the wind. + +She travelled far and wide, but there was no sign of her friend. She felt so lost and alone, the feeling was so bitter that nothing could take it away. But then, one day, she heard some singing in the woods - and it sounded just like her best friend's voice! + +She followed the singing, and eventually found her best friend, who had been looking for her too! Their reunion was so happy, and they vowed never to part again. Her friend told her that she had been hoping that she'd find her. And that was when the little girl realized - sometimes, hope is all you need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy decided to go on an adventure. She walked and walked until she came to a big, comfy chair in an open field. + +Lucy wanted to try out the chair, so she lifted herself up and jumped in. She felt so comfy and comfortable in the chair that she gave it a hug. + +As she did, Lucy noticed something around her feet - a little basket full of surprises! Lucy lifted up the basket and found all sorts of treats inside. She celebrated with a big, comfy hug. + +And that's how Lucy's cozy adventure ended. Everything was so comfortable, she even wished it would last forever. +Once upon a time in a forest, there lived a small family of squirrels. They all loved to explore the woods and play together in the sunshine. The youngest, a chubby gray squirrel, liked nothing more than picking flowers and making daisy chains. + +One day, the baby wanted to pick one last flower before returning home. "No, we must go home now", said her father. But the baby disagreed and shook her head. + +"Let’s stay and explore,†said the baby. Her father smiled and agreed. They all started to wander, the baby picking flowers and the parents looking out for any kind of danger. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble. It was coming from a powerful river at the end of the forest. "We must go and take a look,†said the mother. The baby was filled with wonder at the sight. + +For the first time, the baby realised that the power of nature was much more than she had thought. But she also realised it could be dangerous - something she would have to keep in mind as she further explored her world. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly who loved to listen to jazz music. Every day, Molly would play her music and her parents would always wave to her from the garden. + +One day, Molly invited her best friend over and decided to play some jazz music for them. While they were dancing, Molly noticed that her parents were still waving at them from the garden. Molly smiled, happy that her parents were happy. + +Molly's best friend asked her why her parents were waving. Molly explained that her parents thought the music made her happy and wanted her to be happy. + +Then, Molly and her friend stopped dancing and started to just sit in the garden. The calm waves of the jazz music filled the garden and Molly made a wish that she would always keep feeling so happy. +One sunny day, a little girl named Zoey was out exploring the nearby park with her mom. Zoey was a very lively 3-year-old and couldn't wait to get out of the house. + +When they got to the park, Zoey saw a big, brown dog with a leash on. She let out an excited little yelp and ran towards the dog. The dog wagged its tail and barked in response. Zoey ran up to the dog, and the dog welcomed her with sloppy doggy kisses. + +Zoey's mom smiled and said "Looks like you two are getting along nicely!" Zoey beamed and giggled as the dog continued to lick her excitedly. + +Zoey's mom said "Okay, let's keep exploring the park! Let's take your new friend with us." Zoey grabbed the leash, and the three of them walked along the path, exploring different things and having a lot of fun. + +The day was full of new adventures, and Zoey and her new furry friend had many lively conversations. + +At the end of the day, Zoey said goodbye to the dog, giving him one last bark and a bunch of hugs. The dog wagged his tail happily and waved goodbye. + +Zoey and her mom headed home, and it was the start of a beautiful new friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a year that glowed all light. Everywhere you looked, everything seemed to shine. People all around were happy, and they said "Thank you, year!" + +The year kept on glowing, making everything look beautiful. Then, one special day the year glowed brighter than ever before. Everyone was so excited and had a big party. + +The children played games with glowing lights, and had lots of fun. As the day went on, the light from the year kept shining brighter, and the people all said "Thank you, year!" + +At the end of the day, the people knew that this special year had made everything better. So they thanked the year for its magical glow, and promised to keep it in their hearts forever. +Sam was a three-year old who loved his blanket more than anything else. He always carried it around with him and he could not go to bed without it. One hot summer day, Sam decided to take his blanket outside to the park and play. He left his house carrying his favorite blanket in his hands. + +At the park, little Sam played, explored and had fun. He was enjoying the hot weather, throwing the blanket in the air, and running around with it. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom calling his name. He remembers it was time to leave, so he quickly picked up his blanket and ran to his mom. + +“Sam! It’s time to go,†she said. Sam hugged his blanket tightly and said, “I don’t want to leave.†+ +His mom smiled and said, “I know, but we will come back soon. We can bring your blanket here again.†+ +Little Sam was happy, hugged his soft blanket and said, “Yay!†+John was a 3 year old boy who had a favorite cloth. It was bright blue and had a funny design of many different shapes. He took it everywhere with him, but one day he noticed it had a rip in it. He was so sad, it looked like the cloth was broken. + +John asked his mom if she could fix it, but she said it was too broken and she didn't know how. He was so sad and felt like no one could help him. + +But then his mom told him that she knew of someone who could fix it. She took him to his granny’s house. John was worried because he had never met her. + +When they got to his granny’s house, she was happy to see him. She took the broken cloth, and she said she could fix it. She grabbed some thread and a needle, and she stitched the rip together until it was perfect. + +John was so happy when he got the cloth back fixed. He hugged his granny and thanked her for the surprise. He hugged the cloth tight, and from then on it stayed with him wherever he went. +Early one morning, Jill and her mommy went for a walk in the park. It felt nice to be outside, and Jill could feel the warm sun on her skin. Even though it felt nice, Mommy warned Jill to be extra alert. Suddenly, Jill saw a strange spot in the distance. Mommy grabbed her hand and started running, but it was too late. The spot was a big fire! + +As they got closer, they could see the fire was too big to put out. Jill and her mommy had to run away. But they were scared they wouldn't get away in time. Luckily, they heard a loud noise and spotted a big fire truck racing over. The firefighters jumped out of the truck and started putting out the flames. + +Jill and her mommy were so happy the fire was being taken care of. With the help of the firefighters the fire was put out without anyone getting hurt. Mommy thanked the firefighters for being so alert and helping them stay safe. Jill was very relieved the fire was gone and realized she should always be aware of her surroundings. +Once upon a time there lived a hairy monster. He loved to polish things all day long. He polished every single thing he found in his house, from his furniture to the doorknob. + +One day, he stumbled upon a magazine. It was filled with shiny pictures. He was excited, so he took out his polishing kit and started to rub the cover. As soon as he was done, the magazine started to glow brighter than the sun! + +Surprised, the monster looked around for what could have caused it. Suddenly, he noticed a bright light coming from underneath the magazine. The monster took the magazine apart and to his surprise found a magical necklace! + +The monster was very happy and decided to wear the necklace all the time. From that day on, whenever he polished something, it glowed and sparkled just like the magical magazine! +Mama and baby were out in the park, enjoying a sunny day. Mama said, "Look, sweetheart, let's watch the birds!" They watched the birds flutter and soar in the sky. + +Mama said, "Let's get something to eat! We can get a pastry." Baby was so excited and couldn't wait to get a pastry. + +When they arrived at the bakery, a generous woman greeted them. She said, "Welcome! What kind of pastry would you like today?" Mama asked for two pastries and the generous woman gave them for free. Mama and Baby were so happy. + +Mama said, "This is so kind of you! Thank you!" The generous woman smiled and said, "It's no problem, you two enjoy your pastries!" + +Mama and Baby smiled and said, "Thank you!" as they ate their pastries in the park and enjoyed watching the birds. +Little Ty was a three year old who loved to skip. Every morning, Ty went outside to skip in the sunshine. He looked up in the sky and saw a small white bird slowly flying overhead. As it flew away, he shouted out, "Maybe one day I'll fly away too!" + +He wanted to take a longer skip today so he ran to the beach. There were boats in the distance and Ty was so excited to see them. He waved hello to the people in the boats and then he saw it- an anchor! He had never seen an anchor before and he was so curious. He asked his mom, "What is that big heavy thing?" His mom replied, "That's an anchor, Ty. It's used by the boats to stay still in the water." + +Ty was intrigued. He grabbed the anchor and dragged it onto the beach. He was clumsy and it was heavy, but he pulled it all the way to his skip spot. As he skipped around it he felt like he was in a special world of sea and adventure. + +Ty had no idea that by dragging the anchor onto the beach, he had just unknowingly prepared for a life-changing moment. The following evening, a storm suddenly brewed, and the boats were in danger of drifting away. The anchors that the people had dropped into the water hadn't been enough to keep them in place, but then, Ty's anchor did the trick! Ty was +Today, Sam was playing in the park. While he was playing, he spotted something that caught his eye. It was an orange acorn! Sam was curious and wanted to try it. He picked it up and put it in his mouth. Sam was delighted by the unusual taste of the acorn. He never tasted something like it before! It was sweet and delicious. Sam smiled with joy. He finished the acorn, happy that he tried something new. He kept looking around the park, hoping to find more orange acorns. +One day, a girl and her mom were walking in a park. Suddenly, the girl saw a most beautiful flower. She leaned down, looked closely and admired it. + +"Wow Mama, this flower is so pretty!", she said admiring it. + +Her mama smiled and asked her why she liked it so much. + +The girl was silent for a moment and then answered "Because, even though the flower is hidden behind all the other plants, it can still show its beauty." + +Her Mom nodded. + +"It's like when you wear a pretty dress, even if no one can see it, you still know it's beautiful" + +The girl thought about this and nodded. + +The moral of this story is that even if something is hidden, it can still show something beautiful. We should take the time to appreciate what is sometimes hidden and admire it. +Once upon a time there was a silly little rabbit hopping through the forest. He came across an old cardboard box so he hopped right inside. Suddenly it started to pour rain! The silly rabbit hopped around, worried about getting wet. + +Then the rabbit saw a mud puddle. He thought the mud puddle would make a great swimming pool. He hopped in and started to splash around like a silly little rabbit. He loved playing in the mud puddle and it was the perfect place to stay dry in the pouring rain. + +When the rain stopped, the little rabbit hopped out of the mud puddle, hopped over the cardboard box, and hopped away. He had fun despite the silly rain! +Once there was a boy. He was 3 years old. He saw a window one day when he was walking. When he saw the window, he thought it looked really cool. The window was big and it had a lot of colorful designs. + +The boy was excited to do something fun. He ran to the window and started making funny faces. His face looked so crazy that he started laughing. + +After he was done playing with the window, he started rolling on the grass. He was having so much fun that he did not want to stop. + +Then it started raining. The boy ran inside and looked out the window. He saw the rain falling and he thought it looked really cool. He wanted to do something crazy, so he opened the window and stuck his head out. He felt the rain on his face and he laughed. Then he said, "This is so much fun!" +Once there was a little girl who had a cart. It was a tall cart with two wheels. She loved to play with it. + +The girl would take her cart everywhere. She would play around the house and even in the garden. + +One day, the girl took her cart to the park. It was so much fun! She played with it in the sand and swung on the swings. It was the best day ever! + +She even found a long tall hill. The girl got onto her cart and raced down the hill. She was having so much fun. + +After a while, the little girl was tired and decided it was time to go home. She wheeled her cart back home and thought about her adventures. +Once, there was a boy whose family wanted to be united. So they all gathered together, put their arms around each other and hugged. "Okay, we all know what comes next," said the mother. + +They grabbed a package from the shelf and opened it. Inside was a terrible surprise. A monster jumped out! The family screamed and ran away in fear. + +The moral of this story is that, no matter how much you love each other and want to stay united, the wrong decisions can lead to terrible consequences. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. On a sunny day, Lucy and her mom went to the playground. The playground had lots of things that Lucy liked to do. One of her favorite things was the swings. She loved to swing. + +Lucy's dad put her in the swing and gave her a gentle push. The swing moved back and forth. Lucy was so happy as she felt the swing swing on the air. + +She kept going higher and higher in the swing until she was almost to the sky. She screamed in joy as she looked down and saw how high she was going. + +Suddenly, the swing stopped. Lucy's dad told her that there was a port near the swing and it was time to go. He said the port was safe and the swing was too far away. + +Lucy was sad, but she was excited to go to the port. She knew her dad would always make sure she was safe. So, with a few tears in her eyes, Lucy said goodbye to the swing and ran to the port with her dad. +Ted had two furry friends, Max and Ruby. They were always together and loved to play. One day, Ted wanted to give Ruby a surprise, so he gave her a special towel. He said excitedly, "Ruby, this towel is for you!" Ruby was delighted and snuggled up with the furry towel. + +Ted then said to Max, "Let's play a game with the towel. Let's separate from each other and hide. When I call out your name, you must come out from hiding with the towel!" Max and Ruby looked at each other, both nodding excitedly. + +So Max and Ruby each hid behind different trees. Ted then shouted out, "Max! Ruby!" Max and Ruby ran out at the same time, each carrying the furry towel. They had a great time playing together with their special towel. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack had all his teeth and loved to laugh, but lately his gummy smile didn't look so funny. + +One day, Jack went to play with his friends. His friend, Sam, asked him why he was so quiet. Jack didn't know what to say so he just smiled. + +Sam thought something was wrong and pushed the issue. Even after many questions, Jack still didn't know what to say. Confused, Sam looked at Jack's mouth and asked, "Where is your tooth?" + +Jack then remembered that he had lost a tooth the day before. He smiled so wide that his cheeks hurt, but he was relieved he finally knew the answer. Even though Jack had lost his tooth, it didn't stop him from having fun with his friends that day. +One day, a little girl named Emma had a big adventure. She and her friend were playing in the backyard with a rope. They were having a lot of fun, stirring and looping the rope around. + +Suddenly, Emma saw something shiny in the grass. She ran to it, picked it up and saw that it was a fine piece of jewelry. She couldn't believe her luck. + +"What's that?" asked her friend. + +"It's a special surprise," said Emma. + +To her delight, Emma found out that the jewelry was a neckless with a special message engraved in it. With a big smile, she added it to her collection of treasures and thanked her friend for helping her to find it. + +That day was Emma's most memorable adventure ever, and she was so happy that she and her friend had taken the time to stir and find this wonderful treasure! +Once upon a time, there was a person. He was very adventurous and he liked to explore. He decided to go on a walk in the forest and explore the woods. As he was walking, someone hid behind a tree. The person had a scary face, so the adventurous man immediately ran away! + +The scary person chased him and the man became more and more scared. He shouted for help as he ran, but nobody could help him. + +They ran for a long time and eventually the man became so tired that he had to hide. He squeezed into a bush but the scary person was getting close. + +The man shouted one last time but nobody came to help him. The scary person got closer and closer and then the man was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a queen who had a big throne. The queen wanted everyone in the kingdom to support her. She wanted to be the most powerful ruler ever. + +One day, the queen asked her subjects for help. But all her subjects refused, saying that she was too slow. + +The queen was very angry and declared: "If you won't support me, then I shall punish you all!" + +Despite their pleas and protests, the queen decreed that everybody had to go away and never come back. Everyone was heartbroken, but they had no choice but to obey. + +In the end, no one supported the queen and she was all alone in her big palace, never to see her loyal people again. +Once upon a time, there was a small root growing in the forest. Every morning he prayed to the sun to give him the strength he needed to keep on growing. One day, an alligator came to the forest and spotted the root. He thought it looked delicious and decided to take it home for dinner. + +The poor root was confused and frightened. He prayed to the sun to save him, but the sun stayed silent. With all his strength, the root wriggled and shook as the alligator picked him up. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t escape. The alligator put the root in his mouth and swallowed it in one bite. + +The moral of the story is that we should never give up, no matter how hard life gets. Even if things don’t turn out the way we wanted them to, we should never give up hope. Pray hard and you never know - maybe the sun will answer. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She was very cheerful and ran everywhere she went. One day she went to her dad's club to watch him play games. Susie liked it there - there were so many people, and they were all so cheerful! + +When Susie's dad finished playing, they all ran to eat ice cream. Susie smiled and ran with them. They laughed and chatted and ate ice cream, until it was time to leave. + +Then Susie's dad said it was time to go and they all ran to the car. Susie was very happy. They waved goodbye to everyone and drove away. + +Sue was so cheerful she ran around the house for a long time. She smiled happily and was glad she had spent the day at the club. +There was an old stable on a farm. The stable was full of delicious food. Every day the farmers would go and store all the food they had. + +One day, a bad storm came and destroyed the stable. All the delicious food was gone. The farmers were very sad. + +The farmers worked hard to rebuild the stable, but they never had enough delicious food to store. + +So they never were able to enjoy all the delicious food they had before the bad storm. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time there was a man named Joe. Joe was a very healthy man and he loved to wake early in the morning to greet the day. Every day, he would wake up at the same time and go for a walk. + +One morning, Joe was about to set out for his morning walk when he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten something important. He couldn't remember what it was and he wasn't sure what to do. + +So, he decided to stop and think for a few minutes before going on his walk. Finally, he remembered what it was. He had forgotten to brush his teeth! So, he quickly brushed his teeth and headed out for his morning walk feeling healthy and refreshed. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little boy. They were walking in the park when they saw a strange green bird perched on a branch. Little boy asked, "Mommy, can I play with it?" But Mommy insisted he stay away. + +Just then, a stranger came walking towards them. Mommy was very scared and said, "Come, little boy! Let's go". Little boy was scared too and he held on to Mommy's hand as they quickly left. + +The stranger came closer and asked, "Hey, why are you scared?" But Mommy insisted on walking away. She wanted to make sure her little boy was safe. + +Finally, they reached the safety of their home. Little boy hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you for making sure I'm safe." Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, little one. Always remember, Mommy will always be there to protect you". +Once there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old and she loved to drive. She had a nice little red car and she would drive it around the house every day. + +One day as Sarah was driving in her car, she saw something strange in the yard. It was a huge mattress! She had never seen anything like it before. + +Sarah decided to drive her car right up to the mattress and get out to explore. As soon as she touched the mattress, something strange happened. Suddenly Sarah felt very troubled. What could the mattress be doing to her? + +After a few minutes the feeling faded away, but Sarah had learned her lesson. She wouldn't drive her car up to strange mattresses anymore. +The girl walked up to the light pit. She was so excited to jump in, but she was scared too. She took a deep breath and stepped in. Suddenly, the light pit lit up and she felt a warm feeling come over her. She looked around and realized that she was surrounded by happy faces. Everyone was smiling and cheering her on. She smiled back and felt the warmth of the welcome. + +The pit was full of laughter and fun. She played in it all day, dancing and having a great time. Every time she looked, the faces around her were beaming with joy. She was so happy that she had been welcomed into the light pit. + +When the sun began to set, the girl said goodbye to her new friends. She stepped out of the pit, but the warmth stayed with her. Even though she was leaving, she took the welcome feeling with her wherever she went. +One day, a little girl was out with her mom. She was excited to go to the park. It was a sunny day and there were lots of people walking around. The little girl wanted to play with the other children but she was too shy. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go have some fun." They walked to the park together. + +As they entered the park, the little girl saw some kids playing tag. She wanted to join in but her shyness held her back. Her mom said, "That's ok, there are other ways to have fun." + +The little girl and her mom explored around the park. They found a giant slide and a seesaw and a swingset. They even saw a jungle gym. The little girl was so excited! As she ran around, her shyness slowly disappeared. + +By the end of the day, the little girl was laughing and having fun with the other kids. She was no longer shy and she had a wonderful day at the park. +Mommy had an idea. She asked her little girl to go to the hair salon with her to get a haircut. The girl was very excited. At the salon, Mommy paid the lady. Then the lady started to cut the girl's hair. But the girl was so scared, she started to cry. Mommy was angry. She wanted to know why the girl was so scared. The girl said she didn't like the sound of the scissors. Mommy hugged her. She told her little girl everything was going to be ok. She said she didn't have to be scared. The lady smiled, and finished the haircut. When they left, Mommy and the little girl were both happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were busy playing together. One day, they noticed a bee flying around nearby. The bee looked very tidy and the two friends thought it must be very important. + +They wanted to talk to the bee, so one of them asked, "Are you busy?" The bee replied, "No, I'm not busy. What do you need?" + +The two friends thought for a moment, then one of them said, "Can you order us some ice cream?" The bee smiled and nodded. Then it flew away, and soon came back with some delicious ice cream. + +The friends were so happy and thanked the bee. The bee said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help tidy up your day." Then it flew away, and they never saw it again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a man who loved to keep a pistol in his pocket. He was very proud of this pistol and one day he decided to show it to his little nephew. The man gave the gun to the little boy and said "This is a very impressive pistol!" The little boy was so excited and wanted to keep it, but his uncle said no. He told him "You must never keep a pistol. It is dangerous!" The little boy was sad and started to cry, but his uncle said "The best thing to keep is kindness and love. These are much more impressive than any pistol." From that day on the little boy remembered his uncle's words and chose to keep kindness and love close to his heart. The end. +One day, Mommy and Daddy were very busy. They were preparing for a big surprise. In the backyard, they were busy making something special. + +Then, the surprise arrived. It was a puppy! It was so adorable, with a big brown nose and little floppy ears. + +Everyone was excited. Mommy, Daddy, and the kids started playing with the puppy in the backyard. They played fetch and chase each other around. It was so much fun! + +The puppy soon became a part of the family. Every day, Mommy, Daddy and the kids would take it out in the backyard to play. They all loved the puppy very much. It was the most adorable addition to their family. +Once upon a time, there was a witch named Sarah who was very terrible. She lived all alone near a big, dark forest. + +One day, Sarah heard a noise coming from outside her house. She went to the window and saw a little 3-year-old girl playing in her garden. + +Sarah said, "What are you doing in my garden? This is my garden!" + +The little girl was scared and said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't know. I was just playing." + +But Sarah was not in a happy mood. She said in a terrible voice, "I'm a witch and I don't like people who come into my garden. You must leave now or something bad will happen to you!" + +The little girl was so scared that she ran away as fast as she could. From that day, the little girl never came back. She knew that Sarah was a terrible witch and she never wanted to see her again. +Once upon a time there lived a chubby cat named Squeaky. Every day Squeaky enjoyed sunbathing in the garden. One day, Squeaky was lying in the warm sun when he saw a strange creature walking towards him. + +"Hello Squeaky, my name is Exam," the creature said. +"What's rot?" Squeaky asked. +"Rotting is when things break down, including food, and it starts to smell," Exam said. + +Squeaky didn't understand and he sniffed the air around him, trying to smell the rot. But Squeaky couldn't smell anything! "I don't smell any rot," he said. + +Exam smiled and said, "It's all around us Squeaky, but it's not always easy to see. Rot helps things break down and turn into other things, like compost." + +Squeaky was intrigued, but he was still a bit confused about rotting. So Exam explained it again: "Rotting helps things turn into something new and can help plants grow better. But remember, too much rot can also be bad for things." + +Squeaky thought about this for a while, then sighed and said, "I think I understand now. Rotting isn't so bad, it's just part of the natural cycle." Exam nodded in agreement and they both went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who was looking for something. He hopped through the forest until he found a hole. + +The rabbit peered into the hole and saw something glistening. He wriggled his way in and came face to face with a gentle sparkle. He reached out a paw and found a beautiful golden coin. The rabbit smiled and felt so happy. + +The coin fit snuggly in the rabbit's pocket and he continued hopping around the forest until he came to a big tree. He peeked behind the tree and saw something else. + +The rabbit walked around and came to a big patch of grass full of soft and gentle flowers. The rabbit smiled again and reached out with his paw to touch the petals. Such gentle and beautiful flowers! + +The rabbit found so many treasures in the forest that day, and was so thankful for all of them. He hopped away with a smile. +One day, a dog named Rex was walking with his owner. As they walked, Rex was very alert and looked around with interest. He trotted next to his owner with his tail wagging. Suddenly, Rex saw something and wanted to try it. He ran after it with his ears back. The thing he saw was a squirrel! He barked and chased it, and even though it was very speedy, Rex still tried his hardest to catch it. + +He was running so fast, he couldn’t stop! He ran right over a sharp rock and suddenly yelped in pain. He was hurt and his owner hurried to him. When Rex looked down, he saw that one of his heels was bleeding. His owner scooped up Rex and rushed him to the vet. The vet put some medicine on his heel to help it heal. Rex felt very tired after that, so he curled up in his bed and went to sleep. + +The next day, Rex woke up feeling alert. He walked around and carefully put his foot down. He was getting better and soon his heel was healed. Rex was now ready to try out his newly healed heel and go chasing after squirrels once more! +Once upon a time there was a poor duck. He was so poor that he had to skip around the earth trying to find food. One day he saw a farmer who had a big garden with many vegetables in it. The duck wanted to eat some vegetables but he didn't know how to ask for them. + +So he pretended to skip around the garden, hoping that the farmer would give him some food. But the farmer only watched him from a distance. After some time, the farmer felt sorry for the duck, so he gave him a big cabbage. The duck was so happy and thanked the farmer. Suddenly, he realised that the farmer had shown him the power of kindness. + +Since that day, the duck skipped around the earth spreading kindness to everyone he met. He taught them to always be generous and kind to those in need. + +At the end of the story, the duck's life was changed because he learned the importance of kindness. He also realised how powerful kindness can be! +Once, there was a little squirrel. He was very tired. He wanted to get some sleep. So, he looked around and found a cozy spot. + +But then, something bad happened. A big bad fox came and tried to steal the squirrel. The squirrel was very scared. But he was also very brave. He scrambled away as fast as he could. + +He ran and ran until he reached a safe place. He was glad that he had escaped from the fox. + +But then, he noticed something. He had lost his cozy spot! He was so sad and tired, he just wanted to take a nap. But the fox had stolen it. + +The squirrel was very sad. But he was also very smart. He knew that he should find a new cozy spot, so he did. And he had a lovely nap. +Annabelle was a 3 year old girl. She was always very curious and wanted to go on tours to explore new places. + +One day, her parents decided to take her on a tour of their neighborhood. Annabelle was very excited as she had never been on a tour before. She put on her shoes and went with her parents. + +During their tour, Annabelle asked her parents lots of questions. She wanted to know the name of every street they passed and what the people there were doing. + +Her parents were happy to answer her questions, but they noticed that Annabelle was starting to get bored. Everything seemed so dull and there wasn't very much to see. + +Annabelle's parents tried to make her feel better. They said, "Cheer up, Annabelle! We have a big surprise awaiting us at the end of the tour." + +Annabelle was excited at the thought of a surprise. She couldn't wait to find out what it was! + +At the end of the tour, Annabelle's parents told her to close her eyes. When she opened them she saw a park with a playground, a pond and lots of trees. She was so happy that she had her own place to explore! She finally had somewhere new to have fun and learn about the world. +Once upon a time there was a figure. It was smooth and shiny. Every day, it was sent in the mail. + +One day, it arrived at its destination. The figure was excited. It looked around to see what kind of place it had arrived at. + +The figure saw a beautiful garden. The garden was very smooth, with tall trees and colorful flowers. The figure said hello to the birds, and listened to the gentle humming of the bees. + +The figure was so happy to be there. It felt so peaceful that it decided to stay. Every day, it explored the garden, and enjoyed the beautiful flower blossoms. + +The figure was very content. It was happy to have found its perfect place in the world. +Molly wanted to get a perfect carpet for her bedroom. She asked her mom and dad every day, but they always said no. She kept on insisting until one day, her mom and dad said she could get it. + +Molly was so excited. She went to the store to find her perfect carpet. It was more beautiful than she had imagined. She rushed to buy it but the saleswoman told Molly that it was too expensive. Molly insisted that she wanted it, but her mom and dad said no. + +Molly was very upset. She asked her mom and dad why she couldn't have the perfect carpet. Her mom and dad said that it was too expensive for their budget. Molly became very angry, and she stamped her feet. She shouted and insisted that she wanted the perfect carpet. + +Finally, her mom and dad said no and took her away from the store. Molly was very disappointed and cried all the way home. She never got her perfect carpet. +Jimmy was a small 4 year old. One day he found something unusual. It was a soft cell. Jimmy liked it so he decided to ask his mum if he could keep it. + +Jimmy said to his mum, "Can I keep this soft cell? Please?" His mum was a bit puzzled. She was not sure what Jimmy had found. She looked closely at it before replying. + +After looking closely, Jimmy's mum said, "Yes, you may keep it. What are you going to do with it?" Jimmy was so happy and said, "I'll keep it in my room. It will be a special toy. I'll request if I can have it in my room." + +Mum said, "That's ok. You may have it in your room." Jimmy thanked his mum and hugged her. Both of them were very happy. Jimmy took the soft cell to his room and kept it with all his other special toys. From then on, it was always his favourite toy. +Tommy was a very adventurous little boy. He loved to run around and explore the world. He spent a lot of time playing with his favorite toy, a baseball. + +One day, Tommy's mom told him that she had a special surprise for him. He had no idea what it could be, but he was excited. + +The next day, his dad took him to a big field with a baseball diamond in the middle. Tommy was puzzled until he saw some other kids playing ball. He understood immediately – his surprise was a baseball game! He couldn’t wait to join in. + +Tommy's dad told him to lie down in the grass for a moment. At first, Tommy was a bit confused. He wondered why his dad was making him do this. His dad smiled and said that he would show him why soon enough. + +When Tommy got ready to stand up, he was amazed. Before his very eyes was a path of baseballs laid out in front of him. It was his very own baseball field! His dad explained: the path of baseballs was the reward for waiting patiently. From then on, Tommy had a place to practice his baseball swing, which he did faithfully every day. + +Tommy's dad was very proud of his adventurous son. He had taught him a lesson in patience, and what it can bring. +Tommy and Sally were two best friends who lived in a big city. They loved to play together every day. One day Sally asked Tommy, "Will you marry me when we grow up?". Tommy thought about it for a minute, but he didn't know what to say. Little did he know, it was the beginning of their life-long journey together. + +Years later, Tommy and Sally were now twenty-two years old. They had both graduated college and started their own professional careers. One night, they decided to take a romantic walk together. As they walked through the park beneath the stars, Sally began to whistle a beautiful tune. The tune was so attractive and sweet, it made Tommy feel so happy and in love. + +He looked deep into Sally's eyes and told her, "Yes, I will marry you". She smiled and said, "That's wonderful, I am so happy!". They both laughed and hugged each other as the beautiful night sky shined above them. Tommy and Sally were now engaged and soon to be married. The best part of their story was that it all began with a simple question and the most beautiful whistle. +Once there were two friends, Annie and Beth. They were playing in the park with some hoops. Annie wanted to play with them but Beth shook her head and said she didn't know how. Annie shrugged, she wanted to help but knew that Beth didn't want that. + +Suddenly, a hoop came rolling into the park. It was big and round, just like the others. Beth was excited! She picked up the hoop and asked Annie to show her how to play. Annie smiled and grabbed the hoop. + +She showed Beth how to swing it around, and soon Beth was having lots of fun. Annie was happy that Beth was having a good time, and that she was able to help her. + +As Beth was getting better at playing with the hoops, Annie looked around the park. She saw that there were more hoops available and even some other things like jump ropes. Annie smiled. She was happy that she could share the fun with Beth. +Tommy and his grandma went to a store to buy some popcorn. It was for a special day. They went to the popcorn section and Tommy selected a bag. He saw the popcorn was hard so he asked his grandma, "Can we repair it?" His grandma told him, "Yes, we can repair it. Let's go to the kitchen!" + +When they got to the kitchen, Tommy took the popcorn out of the bag and used the knife to cut it into small pieces. He put the pieces into a bowl and added a bit of butter and olive oil. He stirred it all together and was pleased with the results. + +"This popcorn looks great Tommy," said his grandma. "Now we can use the bowl and put it into the microwave to repair it. We can make it nice and soft and tasty. Are you ready to try it?" + +Tommy was very excited to try it and he took a piece and put it in his mouth. He found it very delicious, it was nice and soft and tangy. "Grandma, this popcorn is repair-ed," he said happily. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Jane. Jane knew that it was important to trust her friends, so she always made sure to give them the chance to be honest and kind. + +One day, Jane brought a ball of clay to school. She wanted to share it with her friends, so they could all have fun sculpting and molding their own creations. But her one friend, Rachel, was selfish. Rachel wanted the clay all to herself, so she kept taking it from everyone else's hands. + +Jane was disappointed and she started to doubt if Rachel was a true friend. Then, Rachel made a big mistake. She said that if she had the clay, she could make the best sculpture ever. + +Jane quickly realized that Rachel was being selfish, and she couldn't be trusted. She understood that real friends don't keep things from each other, but share and cooperate instead. + +From that day forward, Jane was careful to trust only those who showed they could be generous and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to go fishing with her dad. They had lots of fun together, spending all day in the dark waves of the ocean. + +One day, the girl caught a big and delicious tuna. She was so proud of her catch, and quickly showed her dad. He smiled and said, "Well, that's a big one! I'd say it's dinner tonight." + +The girl sat down with the fish and noticed something strange. It wasn't moving around like it should! She looked over at her dad, who had a mischievous grin on his face. "What's going on here?" She asked him. + +Her dad replied, "Well, I may have told a little lie - this tuna isn't alive anymore! We'll have to find another one to eat tonight." + +The little girl was disappointed, but she had a lot of fun spending the day with her dad. She was determined to find another tuna the next day! +Once upon a time there was a small gray rabbit. Everywhere the rabbit went, it heard an unexpected sound. The rabbit didn't understand where the sound was coming from, so it decided to investigate. + +The rabbit hopped closer and closer until it discovered that the sound was coming from a tree. When the rabbit looked up, it saw that the tree was attached to something big and shiny. The rabbit was so curious, it decided to climb up and explore. + +When the rabbit got to the top, it was amazed by what it saw. There were hundreds of little bugs with colorful wings that created a soft melody. The rabbit realized that the bugs were making the strange sound it had been hearing. + +The bugs were so beautiful that the rabbit stayed up there for the rest of the day, watching them and listening to their song. The rabbit was so happy that the strange sound it heard was actually a wonderful surprise. +John sat in the living room with his mother. "Mom, can you please fix my passport?" John asked. His mother smiled and replied, "Yes, of course I can John. I will go do it right now." + +John felt excited to get his passport fixed. He imagined all the fun places he could go with it. His mother soon came back and said, "I have your passport all fixed. Let me take a look at it." John handed the passport over. + +His mother looked at the passport and pointed out a few things. "It looks like you need to fill in a few areas. That can be quite boring, but it is important for your passport to be up-to-date with the right information." + +John nodded and filled in the information. His mother checked it again and said, "All done! You have your passport now and you can go have some adventures!" + +John smiled and hugged his mother. He couldn't wait to explore the world and all the exciting places he could visit with his new passport. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy, and a little boy named Jack. Mommy and Daddy had a special surprise for Jack. They took him to the store to buy something special to eat. + +Jack looked around. "What do you want to buy, Jack?" asked Daddy. + +"I need a salad," said Jack. + +Mommy and Daddy laughed. "How about a hamburger and some french fries instead?" asked Mommy. + +Jack shook his head no. "No, I need salad," said Jack. + +"Okay then, a salad it is!" said Daddy. But when they got to the store, all of the salad was dirty and yucky. + +Mommy and Daddy looked around, but there was no clean salad. + +"Let's just go home," said Daddy. "We can make our own salad there." + +So they went home and made a big, delicious salad. Jack was so happy with his special treat! They all ate the salad and were very happy. + +The end. +Willow was very sad. She felt miserable because she wanted to hold a star. But every night she went outside, the stars were too far away! + +Willow was determined. She waited and watched for the stars to come closer. But night after night, the sky was too dark, and she could not reach the stars. + +One day, Willow decided to take a walk. Suddenly, she saw a bright star shining in the sky! Willow was excited, and she quickly ran out to hold it. But as she stretched out her hand, the star twinkled and flew away. + +Willow was so sad. She felt even more miserable than before. But then she remembered something. She remembered that she could always look up at the night sky and wish upon a star. Willow knew that it wasn't the same as holding one, but it helped her to feel connected to the stars. +Once upon a time there was a friendly girl named Emma. One day, Emma was brushing her hair and she heard a phone ringing. She ran to answer it. + +"Hello," said Emma. + +"Hi Emma, this is your friend Abigail," said Abigail. + +"Hi Abigail," said Emma. + +"I was wondering if you wanted to come over to my house and play," said Abigail. + +"Yes, that would be fun," said Emma. + +So, Emma put down her hair brush and ran to Abigail’s house. When she arrived, she saw Abigail and all of her other friends playing. Emma and Abigail had a wonderful time playing together and making new friends. They laughed, talked and enjoyed spending time together. + +The day was filled with joy, laughs and lots of fun. They couldn't be a better group of friends. Emma was so happy to spend the day with her friendly friends. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on walks with his master. Every day, they would take a walk around the block. One day, Spot saw a wire on the ground. He stopped and sniffed it. He did not know what it was, so he decided to drop it. Then, Spot continued on his walk with his master. Suddenly, the wire made a loud noise. Spot was scared and ran away, but his master was loyal and stayed with him. Together, they explored the wire and found out it was from a toy. Spot had fun playing with it, and his master was glad he was loyal and stayed with him. They continued on their walk, and Spot was happy. +Once there was a clown who was very glad. He was so glad! He danced around and did tricks and made people laugh. He increased his skills every day until he was the best clown around! Everyone was so glad when he came to perform. Whenever he did his tricks, the crowd always got bigger and bigger until they were all cheering. Everyone was so glad and laughed very hard at the clown’s jokes. The clown was so happy to make everyone so glad. He kept practicing and learning until he was the best clown ever! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy monkey who lived in a wonderful garden. Everywhere he looked he saw colorful plants blooming in the sunshine. One day he saw something very special, a huge flower blooming in the corner. He ventured over to take a closer look. + +The monkey was mesmerized by the flower's beauty and he couldn't resist giving it a sniff. When he did, a magical fairy appeared with a mischievous twinkle in her eye. "I can grant you one wish," said the fairy, "What would you like?" + +The monkey smiled and thought for a moment before his eyes lit up with joy. "I wish that I could fly like a butterfly," he said. + +The fairy smiled and waved her wand, and suddenly the monkey felt something strange. His arms and legs were growing longer and his body was becoming lighter. He jumped up and flapped his arms, and felt himself soaring high in the sky. + +The clumsy monkey shouted with glee and danced in the sky like the butterflies he'd always wanted to be. He twirled and whirled and flew higher and higher until he was sure he was touching the stars. + +Suddenly, he was back in the garden and the fairy had disappeared. The monkey blinked and smiled, as if he had just been part of a dream. The magical flower had bloomed just for him and he realised that dreams can come true. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. One was light and one was dark. The light sister wanted to try and make the dark sister light. + +Every day, the light sister tried a new thing. She tried singing songs, dancing, drawing and playing. Nothing seemed to work. She felt sad. + +One day her mom helped her. She suggested the light sister try love and kindness. + +So, the light sister hugged her dark sister and smiled. She said kind words to her, and was very gentle. + +The dark sister felt happy and soon both sisters were the same shade of light. + +The moral of the story is that love and kindness can make a difference. We all just need to try it! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Rick. Rick was very playful and loved exploring the world around him. + +One day, Rick went to the park with his mum. He saw all the colourful chairs and the waves in the lake. Rick wanted to sit on a chair and wave to all the friends he could see. + +His mum saw how excited he was and said to him, “Rick, I will let you wave, but please don't sit on any of the chairs. They don't belong to us.†+ +Rick promised his mum he would not sit on the chairs. He waved wildly at his friends and waved hello to strangers too. + +The moral of this story is that it is okay to be playful, but you should always be respectful of other people’s things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a mommy, a daddy, and a big brother. + +One day, the little girl wanted to make pancakes. She asked her mommy for a pan, and her mommy gave her one. The little girl was so excited to make the pancakes. + +She went to the kitchen and started to mix the ingredients for the pancakes. As she was doing it, her big brother came into the kitchen. He asked her what she was doing with the pan. She said that she was making pancakes. + +But the big brother was angry. He said that mommy told him to get the pan for himself, not for the little girl. He yelled at her and snatched the pan away. + +The little girl started to cry. She said to her big brother, “That pan was for me. Now I can’t make my pancakes.†+ +Her mommy heard the commotion and came into the kitchen. She spoke to the big brother very firmly and gave the pan back to the little girl. + +The little girl was so happy and immediately started to make her pancakes. Everyone enjoyed them afterwards. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep who wanted to be friends with the other animals. He was very persistent and tried to make friends with everyone he saw. One day, while walking through the meadow, he saw a bunny hopping by. He waved his hoof and said, "Hello!" The bunny just hopped away, ignoring the sheep. He tried again with a goat, but it ran away. No one wanted to be his friend. + +The sheep was feeling very sad, so he took a nap in the sunshine. When he woke up, he saw many butterflies flying around him. He waved his hoof and said, "Hi!" The butterflies waved their wings back to him and flew around him in a dance. Suddenly, he had lots of friends! The sheep was so happy that he skipped around the meadow, waving at all of his new friends. + +From then on, the sheep stayed very persistent in saying hello to all the animals. He even made friends with a fox and a bear! Everywhere he went, he waved at his friends and they all waved back. + +The sheep was finally very happy and felt at home in the meadow with all of his new friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing in a field. Suddenly she saw something shiny. It was like something twinkling in the sun. She ran towards it and saw that it was a big blueberry. She was so excited and picked it up, looking at it in the sunlight. + +The little girl said, 'Ooooh, it's so dark and shiny! I want to eat it.' She ran to find something to put the blueberry in, but she couldn't find anything. She started to get sad. + +But then she had an idea. The little girl ran back to the blueberry, picked it up and put it in her pocket. 'I'll take it home and eat it when I get there,' she said. + +So she ran home as fast as she could. When she got there, she went straight to the kitchen and ate the yummy blueberry. She was so happy and smiled a big, happy smile. + +The end. +William was a very fancy man. He loved wearing his suit and walking around every day. He had a special novel that he loved to think about all the time. One day, William was walking along a bridge when he saw something shiny in the water. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He didn't think twice before he jumped right in to get it. + +When William got up out of the water, his suit was all wet and his novel was gone. He was so sad and he couldn't believe this had happened. He had no idea how he would ever get his fancy novel back. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. It was an old man with a big smile on his face. The old man said he could help William get his novel back. He told him to come back tomorrow and he would explain how. + +The next day, the old man explained that he had the novel and he was willing to give it back, if William helped him with some work. William gladly accepted the offer, and he ended up getting his novel back. He was so happy he could think of something else besides his wet suit. + +Afterwards, William thanked the old man for his kindness. Then he went home with his fancy novel, thinking about all the wonderful stories he could soon read. +Once upon a time there was a hero who was very brave. He lived in a tall tower and had to be careful because there were many bad people who wanted to get in. + +One day, the hero heard a knock at the door. He opened the door and saw a dragon. The dragon said in a loud voice: "Let me in! I am hot!" + +The hero thought for a moment and then he told the dragon: "No, you must stay outside. I will lock the door." + +The dragon didn't like this and he became angry. He roared and banged on the door, but he could not get in. + +At last, the dragon flew away. The hero had been brave and he had locked the door. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Ben. Tom and Ben were very friendly and always played together. +One day, Tom wanted to misbehave and decided to paint one of Ben's bedroom walls as a strip. Tom thought it would be funny to surprise Ben. +When Ben came home and saw the messy strip, he was not happy. He knew Tom had done it and asked him: "Why did you do this?" Tom replied: "I just wanted to surprise you." +But Ben was not happy and shouted at Tom: "That wasn't a friendly thing to do!" +Tom was very sad and ran away. From that day onwards, Tom and Ben did not remain friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she had a big warm heart. Every day she went out to explore the world around her. + +One sunny afternoon, the little girl went to a park and saw a small bird chirping in a tree. She asked the bird, "Hello bird. What are you saying?" The little bird hesitated, but then said: "I am saying hello back to you, little girl." + +The little girl was so happy to hear the bird's sweet song. She said: "That is so nice! Can you sing me a song about love?" The bird looked at the little girl's warm heart and agreed. It sang a beautiful song about love and friendship. + +The little girl was so happy to hear the song, and when the bird finished, she said: "Thank you for singing such a beautiful song for me." The bird smiled and flew away, leaving the little girl with a heart full of joy and warmth. +Once upon a time there was a delicate bird who lived in a big tree. The little bird loved to look out of her nest and see what was happening in the world. One day when she flew out of her nest and perched on a branch she saw a beautiful rainbow. The little bird was so thrilled to see the gorgeous colors of the rainbow that she started to sing. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel came over and said, "Hey little bird, what are you doing up there on that delicate branch?" The little bird was a bit startled but she replied with a chirp, "Oh hello! I was just admiring the beautiful rainbow I saw." + +The squirrel nodded and said, "It is incredible isn't it? I'm glad you get to enjoy the view from up there. I just wanted to stop by and say hello!" The little bird thanked the squirrel and both said goodbye and went on with their days. + +The little bird spent many days in her nest looking out, and each day she would see something new and beautiful. As she grew older, she knew she was so lucky to have a delicate branch to call home. +Once there was a little girl named Jess. Jess lived with her mom and dad. One day she asked her mom, "Where are we going today?". + +Her mom replied, "We are going to the park". + +Jess got so excited and ran down the stairs with a big smile on her face! + +When they arrived at the park, Jess saw something that caught her eye. It was a big, red bird perched on a tree branch. Its wings were slightly spread and it was exhibiting a stubborn stance. + +Jess made a promise to herself that one day she would be able to fly like that bird. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm sure you will be able to one day". + +Many years passed and Jess had forgotten about that bird and her promise. + +On her eighteenth birthday, her mom gave her a present. It was a pair of wings. + +Through hard work and dedication, Jess was able to display the same stubborn stance that that bird had on the tree branch so long ago. + +Jess had kept her promise and that moment was the most cherished of her life. +John was outside playing and spotting things. He saw a raven, it was cawing and circling above. He thought it looked worried so he kept an eye on it. + +John was excited when he saw the raven slowly land in the park. All the leaves rustled and everything grew quiet around him. He slowly followed it, jogging to keep up. + +Soon he found himself following the raven down a path he had never gone down before. Suddenly the worried raven flew away, but John kept jogging, a little bit scared, but curious. Then he heard a faint, happy noise. + +Around the next bend in the path he saw a playground full of children. They were laughing and playing and the sound was the one he had heard. + +John smiled. The worried raven knew that John needed some fun, so it brought him to the playground. +One bright and cheerful day, mommy and daddy decided to take their daughter, Anna, on an adventure. They packed up the car with their tent and camping supplies and drove away. + +When they arrived at the campsite, Anna was so excited she couldn't contain her joy. She ran around the campsite, looking for something to do. Daddy saw a stick and some string and said, "Let's go catch some fish, Anna!" + +Anna gasped with excitement. She ran to the lake and watched her dad tie the hook and cast his line into the lake. Daddy said, "I'll try to catch us a nice dinner, Anna." + +Anna smiled. She wanted to help daddy, so she grabbed her own string and stick and soon started to fish. She was full of enthusiasm as she dipped the line into the lake and waited for a bite. + +Suddenly, the line jerked and Anna caught a big one. Daddy was so proud of Anna that his eyes filled with tears of joy. They cooked the fish they caught and enjoyed a lovely dinner together. + +At the end of the night, Anna fell asleep happily, dreaming of the fun she had while fishing with daddy. +Tony was an elderly man who loved his sandwiches and always enjoyed walking to the local sandwich shop for lunch. One day, as he was making his way there, he stumbled and fell. He felt a sharp pain in his ankle and was in great discomfort. A kind passerby saw Tony fall and skilfully restored him to his feet. + +Tony smiled thankfully, "I'm so grateful. I can hardly walk," he said, shaking his head. + +The kind person replied, "Come, let me help you. Let's get you a sandwich!" + +Tony nodded gratefully and together they made their way to the sandwich shop. Tony sat down and ordered his sandwich. As he enjoyed the warm meal, Tony looked up and said, "Thank you again. Your kindness has restored me." + +The kind person smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +And Tony continued eating his sandwich with a content smile on his face. +Alice saw a stair. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her dad. + +"That's a stair, Alice," Dad said. "It's a way to go up or down." + +Alice was curious, so she went up the stair. It had so many steps! She marked each one with her little fingers as she climbed up. + +At the top, Alice saw something new and unexpected. It was unknown to her, but she liked it. She marked the walls with her fingers, and felt the warmth of the sun. + +Alice's dad soon joined her, and they both looked out the window. From high up on the stair, they could see the whole world. It was beautiful. + +Alice had found something unknown, and it made her happy. She knew she'd come back soon to explore it again. +Jack and Jill were in the backyard. Jack had a big box of fuel he found. Jack said to Jill, "I'm going to create something with this fuel!" + +Jill said, "What can you make with just fuel, Jack?" Jack said, "I don't know, but I'm sure it will be something big and amazing!" + +Jack started mixing the fuel together. He was having a lot of fun, but Jill was getting worried. Suddenly, a big spark of fire shot up from the fuel! Jack screamed and started running. + +Jill hurried to help, but the fire was too big. The fire destroyed everything in its path and soon, their backyard was gone. + +Jack and Jill were both sad. They had lost their backyard, but they learned an important lesson. They shouldn't play with things they don't understand. +Once upon a time there was a large river. In the river there was a big fish. It had a top that was made of silver and sparkled in the sunlight. + +The fish wanted to be free, so each day it jumped up into the air and tried to release itself from the river. But it was too big and heavy and so the fish always fell back into the water. + +One day, two friendly boys were playing at the edge of the river. They saw the fish and wanted to help. The boys thought and thought, until one of them had a great idea! + +The boys grabbed a big net and threw it into the water. They dragged the top of the net over the fish. Suddenly the net released the fish. It was free! + +The boys cheered and clapped. They watched the fish swim away, until it disappeared into the deep, dark water. They had made a new friend and set it free! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She had a favorite drawer. Every day, Sarah would open the drawer and pull out a little toy. She liked her special drawer because it was always full of surprises. + +One day, Sarah's mum said, "Sarah, let's go to the store. We will buy something special for your drawer!" Sarah was so excited. She immediately said "Yes!" + +When they got to the store, Sarah's mum said, "Pick out whatever you want, Sarah. It's a special day and we're going to spoil you!" + +Sarah couldn't believe her luck. She looked around the store and spotted a pretty little doll. She grabbed it and smiled. + +The next day, Sarah was about to open her drawer when she noticed something strange. The drawer was already open and the little doll was sitting inside. + +Surprised, Sarah asked her mum, "Did you spoil me?" Her mum nodded and smiled. + +Sarah hugged her mum and opened the drawer. Inside, she found many beautiful surprises. It was the best day ever! +Lily and her mom were walking in the woods. Suddenly, Lily discovered something very tasty. She pointed at a big pie behind a tree and said, "Mom, look!" Mom smiled. "Oh, that looks tasty. Let's see if it is any good!" + +They walked closer to the tree and took a closer look at the pie. Mom sniffed it and smiled. + +"This pie smells terrific," she said. "Let's take it home and see if it is as dependable as it looks." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She was excited to try the pie. + +When they were back home, they opened the pie and had some. It was delicious! Mom smiled at Lily. + +"See, I told you it would be dependable," she said. + +From then on, they knew they could always find delicious pies in the woods. +Billy was playing in his garden one day when he heard a sound. It was coming from near the fence. He walked over to investigate and found a hoop. He thought it was strange that someone had left a hoop in the garden. He wanted to take it, but then he had a thoughtfuly idea. + +Billy walked around to the front of the house and saw his friend Olivia. Billy asked Olivia if the hoop was hers, but she said it wasn't. She then gave him an idea, that they could play with it. + +Billy thought this was a great idea, but then he had another thoughtfuly idea. He suggested that they could put it up in the tree and share it with all the kids in the street. + +Olivia and Billy put the hoop up in the tree and soon the street was full of happy children playing with it. They all had the most wonderful time and Billy was very proud of his thoughtfuly idea. +Amy was a very special girl. She had a very special dress that she liked to wear every day. One day, Amy put on her dress and went outside to play. + +Amy met a big cop. The cop was wearing a big uniform and he had a big hat. He was smiling at Amy, so Amy smiled back and said ‘hello’. The cop told Amy “You look so pretty in your dress! Where did you get it?†+ +Amy was so excited and replied, “My mommy bought it for me.†The cop said, “It looks very dry. Don't forget to keep it dry!†+ +Amy thanked the cop and said goodbye. She ran home and put her special dress in her closet. She wanted to make sure it would stay dry, just like the cop said. +Once upon a time there were two little birds named Pinky and Fuzz. They flapped their wings and wanted to soar high up in the sky. + +Pinky said to Fuzz, "Let's race and see who can fly highest up." + +Fuzz replied, "Yes, let's do it!" + +The two birds raced, flapping their wings and soaring high into the sky. They flew faster and faster until Pinky was the one who flew highest. + +"I won!" shouted Pinky with a big smile. + +The two birds flew down to a farm and saw a big squash growing in the field. Fuzz said, "Let's take some home and have it for dinner. It looks so tasty!" + +Pinky nodded in agreement and they each took a squash and flew back home. + +When they arrived home, they cooked their squash and it was the most delicious dinner they had ever had. + +The two birds cheered in celebration and they knew they would always remember this fun day of soaring and tasty squash. +Mum was getting ready for dinner. She went to the kitchen to prepare the food. She opened the cupboard door and took out the scale. She wanted to make sure the food was a normal size. She put the food on the scale and it said it was normal. + +Mum was happy with the size of the food. She put the scale away and started to prepare the dinner. She chopped the vegetables into small pieces, mixed them in a bowl and then added the spices. After that, she added the little bit of oil. + +Mum was ready for dinner. She served the food on the table. Everyone was happy that the food was normal - not too big, not too small. They all ate the dinner and it was yummy. + +Mum was so proud that she had prepared a normal dinner for everyone. She was happy that everyone liked it. +Little Polly was very excited. She was wearing her favourite scarf and it was a beautiful day outside. + +Polly went outside and saw something hidden in the garden behind a bush. She slowly moved the bush aside to see what was hidden there. + +Much to her surprise, Polly found a family of rabbits! She was so excited; she wanted to share it with everyone. + +She ran back inside to tell her mum and dad. As soon as she saw them, she pointed towards the garden and said, "Look! Rabbits!" + +Her mum and dad were delighted and went outside to see. Everyone was very pleased and clapped their hands and applauded. + +Polly smiled and jumped up and down, delighted with her discovery and they all shared a big hug. + +The family decided to name the rabbits and keep them safe in the garden, hidden behind the bush. + +From then on, whenever Polly went outside, she would check on the rabbits, wearing her favourite scarf. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Aalen and Lana. They were both very excited to go to the university. Lana had been looking forward to the day for a very long time. + +Before they left, Aalen started to feel a little rough. He was not sure if he would be able to make it. So, Aalen asked Lana, "I feel so rough. Should we go to the university or should we stay here?" + +Lana encouraged her friend, "We'll be okay. I promise!" + +So, Aalen and Lana set off, with Aalen still feeling a bit rough. But, by the time they got to the university, Aalen was finally feeling better. + +Once they got to the university, they quickly realized it was going to be far more difficult than they had thought. All of their classes were hard, and they had so many assignments. + +But, with lots of hard work and determination, they made it through and they even made some new friends in the process! All of their hard work paid off, and they both ended up graduating from the university! +Tim had been looking forward to receiving a toy for weeks. When he finally got it, he couldn't believe how big it was. He was so excited that he couldn't wait to play with it. + +He admired the toy for a few moments before starting to unwrap it. When he opened it, he noticed that it was broken. He was so sad and felt like crying. + +But then his mom came and hugged him. She said they would try to fix it, and that he could admire the toy even when it is broken. + +So they worked together to fix the toy, and soon it was looking as good as new. Tim was so happy that he started to play with it right away. + +He was so proud that he and his mom were able to fix the toy. He admired it every single day. +Once upon a time, there was a large peach tree in an orchard. Every summer the tree would grow lots of huge and juicy peaches. One summer, something special happened. A beautiful and bright flower bloomed at the top of the tree. It was a very big flower with petals like a sun. Everyone in the orchard was excited to see it. They admired its beauty every day, and the flower stayed on the tree all summer. Everyone was happy to have the big flower around. At the end of the summer, the flower bloomed into a giant peach that was even larger than all the other peaches. Everyone was so excited that the large peach fell off the tree and they shared the delicious treat. Everyone loved the special peach and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to ask questions. One day, he asked his mum, "What is up in the sky?" His mum said, "That is the earth. It is round and looks like a big ball." + +The boy felt amazed. He thought it was so weird! He wanted to learn more, so he asked his mum, "Can I go to the earth?" His mum said, "No, the earth is too far away and it is impossible to go there." + +The boy felt so sad, he wanted to visit the earth. A few days later, he asked his mum again, "Can I go to the earth?" His mum laughed, "No, silly! You cannot go to the earth." + +The boy remained determined. He decided to keep trying, so with a big smile, he asked his mum one more time, "Can I go to the earth?" This time, his mum said, "Well, you can go to your room and dream about the earth. That is the closest you can get to it." + +The boy smiled and ran to his room. Even if he could not go to earth, he was happy he could dream about it. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Jenny who loved to go fast. One day, she got an idea. She decided to go even faster! She went to get her bag and opened it. Inside was the most amazing thing -- a zipper! Jenny was so excited that she put the zipper on and zipped it up. + +"I'm gonna go so fast," she said to herself. + +Suddenly, a voice interrupted her. + +"You can't go that fast, Jenny," said her mom. "It's too dangerous. You have to be careful." + +Jenny was disappointed, but she agreed to listen to her mom. Then, the next day, she had an even crazier idea. She grabbed her bag again and this time she put on TWO zippers! + +"Wow, now I'm really going to speed," said Jenny. + +Jenny bolted out the door and started running. She felt a rush of wind as she raced down the street. She smiled as she saw how fast she was going. She had never gone so fast before! + +Everyone who saw her flying by was amazed. And they all agreed, Jenny was a brave and crazy little girl! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really believed in stuff. In fact, she believed that some pink stuff was magic. Every day, she would go to the garden to look for it. + +One day, the girl found something pink in the garden and she knew it was special. She believed it was magic, so she scooped it up in her hands and brought it home. + +When the girl got home, she showed her mom what she found. Her mom smiled and said, “That’s very special! What do you think it is?“ + +The girl said, “It’s pink and I think it’s magic!†+ +Her mom laughed and said, “You are so special! You have a lot of believe in stuff.†+ +The girl smiled and kept believing in her pink stuff. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Mark. He was 3 years old and always liked to go outdoors. Every day he would go outside and look into the sky, noticing all the amazing shapes and colors. He noticed the birds flying and small white clouds rolling along. + +One day, his mom asked him to stay indoors so she could get some work done, but Mark was not very happy about it. He tried very hard to find something fun to do. He went to the window and noticed a big tree outside. He was feeling very silly, so he tried to climb the tree. + +His mom saw what he was doing and called him back. She said, “Mark, it was very foolish of you to try and climb that tree. You could have easily gotten hurt!†Mark was sad, but he knew his mother was right. + +From that day on, Mark learnt his lesson. He was careful to think before he acted, and he always remembered to stay safe. + +Moral of the story: Always think before you act. +Molly the Rabbit skipped through the woods on a sunny day. She had a mighty sight of all the tall trees and long, green grass. + +Molly stopped skipping and looked around. "Hmmm," she thought, "Where should I go next?". + +Suddenly, she heard a loud voice from behind her. It was her friend Little Bear. "Come Molly! Let's go jump in the river," Little Bear said. + +Molly smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go!". They both skipped to the river and jumped in. The water felt cool and mighty on their fur. Together, they saw all the sights in the woods as they splashed around in the river. + +At the end of the day, both Molly and Little Bear were very happy. With a great big skip, they both hopped out of the river and promised to come back and see all the sights the next day. +Bob was very enthusiastic about going to the park. He ran in front of his mom and dad, stopped and smiled. He was so excited to experience all the wonderful things the park had to offer! + +When they finally arrived, Bob's parents allowed him to explore the park on his own, as long as he stayed where they could see him. Bob happily ran around, trying out all the playground equipment. + +Then suddenly, Bob noticed a strange man walking near him. The man looked mean and he held a stick threateningly. Bob froze in fear. He wanted to run, but he was too scared to move. + +The strange man said to Bob, "If you don't do what I say, I'm gonna hit you". Bob was so scared, he started to cry. + +Bob's dad saw the man and ran to protect his son. He shouted at the man and told him to leave. But the man was too strong, and he held onto Bob tightly while threatening the whole family. + +Bob's dad quickly called the police, but by the time they arrived, the man had already run away. Bob and his family were so shaken up by the experience that they never returned to the park again. +John was a 3 year old boy who had a problem one day. He really wanted to get onto his orange mattress but it was too high for him to reach. He asked his mom for help, but she just said, "You'll solve it, I know you can". + +John didn't know how he could solve this problem, so he thought and thought until the answer came to him. He pushed the family's chair over to the mattress, so that he could climb up and jump onto the orange mattress. + +John was so proud of himself. He was so happy that he had solved his problem all by himself. He lay on the mattress and smiled, glad to have worked it out. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to go for a ride in her car. She jumped into the car and turned the ignition but it didn't start. Jane was sad. + +She went to the mechanic to fix it, but he was very rude. He didn't listen to what Jane said and he said her car was too old. + +Jane was angry and she decided to find another mechanic. She found another mechanic and explained what was wrong with her car. The new mechanic listened carefully and asked Jane questions about the problem. + +The new mechanic fixed the car for Jane and she was so happy. She thanked the nice mechanic for listening and helping her get her car running again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little baby bird. Every day, the bird would start flying up high in the sky. He liked to fly higher and higher, and it made the little baby bird very happy. One day, the bird saw something strange. There was a bottle with a strange liquid inside. The bird got curious and he started to fly close to the bottle. He suddenly realized that it was a bottle of wine. The bird flew even higher and started to feel a bit dizzy. He was too young for wine and it made him feel strange. He quickly flew back down and learnt an important lesson. He promised himself that he would never start drinking wine. The moral of the story is that some things are not for everyone. We must be careful and only do what is right for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very thoughtful and kind. One day, when she was walking, she looked at a clock. It was a pretty clock with a blue face. The girl stopped and stared at the clock. She was wondering what it was for. + +The clock started to tick. Suddenly, the girl had an idea. It was the best idea she ever had! She thought the clock could help her see when it was time to play and when it was time to go to bed. + +The little girl was so happy with her thoughtful idea. She thanked the clock for helping her and gave it a big hug. The clock looked very pleased and was happy to help. Now every night the girl uses the clock to help her see when it’s time for bed. +Jimmy was a very proud little boy. He always wanted to be the best at everything, even if it wasn't important. One day, he tried to open a heavy door but he couldn't do it. He was getting frustrated and angry. + +His mother was nearby and she said to him, "Don't worry, Jimmy. Just ask for some help. It's OK to ask for help." + +Jimmy was shy and embarrassed, but he decided to take his mother's advice. He looked around and soon he found a man who was walking by. He said to him, "Excuse me, sir. Can you please come and help me open the door?" + +The man smiled and said, "Of course, I can help you. We all need help sometimes. That's how we make progress." + +Jimmy opened the door and then he thanked the man. + +The man smiled and said, "You're a very proud page today, Jimmy. Never be too proud to ask for help when it's needed." + +Jimmy nodded and smiled. He remembered these words and kept them with him always. He realized that it was important to ask for help when it was needed, but also to remain proud of himself when he could do something on his own. +Jimmy was 3 years old and he was playing with his toy violin. His mom came up to him and said, "Jimmy, please clean up your violin now. We need to be peaceful." +Jimmy didn't want to clean up his violin, so he yelled "No!". He wanted to keep playing. +Jimmy's mom told him again, "Jimmy, please clean up your violin. We need to be peaceful." +Jimmy still didn't want to clean his violin and he really yelled this time, "NO!" +Jimmy's mom was very angry and she said "If you don't clean up now, you will never play your violin again!" +Jimmy still didn't want to clean his violin. He was mad and he threw it across the room. it broke into pieces. +Jimmy was crying, but there was nothing he could do now. He would never play his violin again. +Once upon a time there was a stay. The stay was restless and wanted to play. But it could not find a way to cover itself from the rain outside. + +The stay tried everything it could, including asking help from a bird. But the bird said it had no way to cover the stay. + +Then an idea came to the stay. It remembered a blanket in the house. The stayed ran to the house and found the blanket. It hurriedly brought the blanket outside and covered itself with it. + +The stay was now warm and dry, and was very happy. It had finally found a way to cover itself from the rain. +Once there was a girl named Emma. Emma found a fancy powder in her house. She was so excited! She wanted to take the powder outside to show her mom and dad. + +So Emma grabbed her backpack and put the powder inside. She put on her shoes and then took off outside. + +When she showed her mom and dad the powder they were very excited. They said it was the most fancy powder they had ever seen. + +Emma and her mom and dad all went back inside. Then they put the powder on the table and all took some. It was so much fun! + +The powder was very yummy. They all ate until it was all gone. Emma was so happy that she had taken the powder outside to show her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to teach her little girl something special. The mommy asked her daughter to look up at the night sky. They saw the beautiful moon, shining brightly. + +The mommy decided to teach her daughter about the moon. She explained that it was big, round, and far away. The little girl thought it was really cool. + +The next day, the mommy asked her daughter to use her imagination. She showed her daughter some drawings of the different shapes the moon could make, including a half moon and a crescent moon. + +The little girl was so excited and she practiced drawing the moon every morning. Soon enough, she was very successful! She was so proud of herself and her mommy was proud of her too. + +The mommy and her daughter smiled, knowing that they had shared a special moment together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jake. Jake was so sad because he was very lonely. He had no friends to play with. One day, Jake decided to go to the park. When he got there, he saw a cute blueberry bush. He decided to have a snack and he began to chew on the ripe blueberries. Suddenly, he heard some laughing. There were two boys at the park who were also enjoying blueberries from the bush. + +Jake was so happy that he had made some new friends. Every day after that, the three boys would meet at the park and share the blueberries. Jake and his friends would laugh and play, and Jake was no longer sad. They would pick the blueberries and chew them together. + +Every day, Jake felt so happy that he had made such new and special friends. The blueberries were the key to a better friendship. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Penelope and Gabriel. They liked to play together at sunset, when the sky was golden and the birds were singing. + +As they played, they saw something light in the sky. It was getting brighter and brighter. So Penelope asked Gabriel, "What is it?" + +Gabriel smiled and answered, "It's the sun setting! Let's watch it together." + +So they stared the sunset, watching the sky changing from gold to pink and purple. They felt so peaceful and happy watching the beautiful light in the sky. + +Then, it was time for them to go home. Penelope and Gabriel hugged goodbye and promised to come play together again soon. +The ground was shaking. Everywhere it rumbled and groaned. Harry, who was three years old, was sitting in the living room with his mom. + +"Mom, what's happening?" he asked. + +"It's a flood, Harry," his mom replied. "We need to be careful, okay?" + +Harry looked out the window. It was raining heavily and he could see the river's water level rising. It seemed like the river was about to burst! His mom made them both stand up and took Harry's hand. + +"Come quickly, we need to reverse to higher ground," his mom said as she pulled him along. + +Harry stayed close to his mom as they raced outside and ran up the hill. Water was everywhere. When they finally reached the top, they turned around and watched the river's water level go down as the rain stopped. + +"See, Harry? We did it - everything is going to be okay when you are careful," his mom said as she hugged him close. + +Harry smiled as he hugged his mom. He was glad they were safe. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls who wanted to have lots of fun. They wanted to have a race to see who was the quickest. + +The bigger of the two girls provided her friend with a small plastic toy car. It would be perfect for their race. They picked a start line and a finish line. + +The big sister said “Ready, set, go!†and the two little girls started the race. The two friends raced as fast as they could and the little girl with the plastic car was the quickest. She won the race! + +The two friends had so much fun racing and they laughed the whole time. They decided that they would do it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who was very honest. Every day he flew around and whistled a happy tune. One day he flew by an old oyster bed and was surprised to see an oyster the size of his head sitting there. He had never seen anything like it! The bird wanted it, so he hopped down and picked it up. + +But, eventually he realized it was not very honest to take something that wasn't his. He thought long and hard and decided to put the oyster back down in the water. As he was walking away he heard a sad whistling. He turned to see the little oyster looking sad, but the bird knew he had done the right thing. + +The bird was happy he had done the right thing but the bad ending was he never saw that magical oyster again. The moral of the story is even if it's hard to do the right thing, it's better in the end! +Once, there was a little girl called Emily who wanted a treat. She thought and thought about what she wanted, but couldn't decide. Every night, she would look up to the stars and sigh. + +One day, Emily's mum came home with a special surprise. She had brought Emily a special treat! Emily was so happy. She cheered and gave her mum a big hug. + +Every day, Emily would eat her treat. She would take small bites and savor each mouthful. When the treat was almost gone, she would sigh. + +Emily's mum noticed how much her daughter liked her surprise. So every week, she brought home a new treat for her. Emily was so happy! She would always thank mum for the surprise and smile. + +At the end of each week, Emily would sigh with contentment. She was happy to have her special treats, and even happier to share it with her mum. +John and his mom went to the store grocery shopping. John was excited to help pick out all the fun ingredients that he could use in the kitchen. They made their way over to the produce aisle and he spotted something strange and interesting. + +"Mom, what is this?" John asked while pointing to an object with a red, bumpy skin. + +His mother smiled and said, "That, my dear, is a pepper! Do you hear it? It's so crunchy, isn't it?" + +John smiled and touched the pepper, feeling its bumpy surface. Suddenly, something else caught his eye. + +John noticed a hidden pepper tucked away in the corner. He quickly grabbed it and presented it to his mom. + +"Look Mom! I found a hidden pepper!" He was so excited to find something so hidden in a place like the grocery store! + +His mom laughed and said, "My clever boy, you found it! Let's take it home and cook something special with it!" + +John smiled, feeling proud of himself. Taking the pepper, he followed his mom out of the store, eager to bring their special ingredient home and cook something delicious. +John and his mother were walking in the park. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. John saw a little arm sticking out of a bush. He was very excited and ran over to get a better look. + +John happily said, "Mommy, look!" His mother came over and saw the little arm sticking out of the bush. + +John's mother said, "Oh my, this poor arm must be stuck. We need to help it out!" + +John was very excited. He ran to the other side of the bush and helped the little arm out. He carefully pulled it until it was free. + +John and his mother saw with excitement that the arm belonged to a little puppy. The puppy was very poor. The little puppy had no one to care for him. + +John said, "Can we keep him mommy? Please!" + +John's mother smiled and replied, "Yes, we can keep him! But first we need to give him a bath and some food." + +John and his mother took the puppy home and gave him a good home. John was very excited to have a new puppy to love and care for. +Once there was a little girl who went to church every week. One day, she was running so fast that she disappeared. The girl's mom and dad looked everywhere, but they couldn't find her. They shouted her name, but there was no answer. Everyone in the church became so sad. They searched until the sun went down and the stars came out, but the little girl still hadn't been found. Weeks passed and she was never seen again. The little girl had disappeared forever. +Once upon a time, there was a furry rabbit named Jack. One day, Jack hopped out of his warm, cozy burrow and into the wide and wonderful meadow that lay before him. As he explored, he saw something that made his heart beat fast. It was a bright, shining coin! + +Jack hopped closer and noticed that it had something written on it. He could barely make out the words “Believe in Magic.†Jack couldn’t believe his eyes! He thought that he should try to keep the coin safe and make a wish. + +Just then, a little bird came along and said, “Do you believe in magic, Jack?†Jack looked up at the bird and happily said, “Yes, I do believe.†+ +The bird smiled and said, “Good, because if you believe in magic, anything’s possible!†+ +Jack grinned and tucked the coin away in his furry pocket. From that day on, Jack went all around the meadow searching for more magic, believing that anything was possible. +Once there was a jolly little girl named Delaney who loved to play outside. One day she was out her playing when she noticed something shiny on the ground. As she ran over to catch it, she heard someone calling her name. It was her teacher, Miss Blossom. She had come out to lecture Delaney about staying safe and only playing in the garden. + +Delaney couldn't help feeling a bit scared. She was sure she was in trouble, but Miss Blossom had such a kind voice, she couldn't just ignore her. After listening to the lecture, Delaney promised to be more careful from now on. + +Miss Blossom smiled and told her she was a very brave little girl. She then patted Delaney on the head and sent her back to playing. Delaney happily ran off, clutching the shiny thing in her hand. She was so jolly she had not only caught it, but she had also learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a panda called Pat. Pat loved his pink toys and loved playing in the park. Every day, Pat went to the park for a picnic. +One day, when Pat was in the park he saw a little girl called Polly. Polly had brought her own toys and was playing all by herself. Pat felt very sorry for her and asked if she wanted to play with him. +Polly was so happy to have a new friend and they enjoyed playing together. Pat talked to Polly about being kind and behaving nicely to everyone. +At the end of the day Polly said goodbye to Pat, with a smile on her face and thanked him for a wonderful day. + +Pat was very pleased, as he had taught Polly a valuable lesson about being kind, generous and behaving well. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very brave. She was playing by the sea when she saw something move fast. It was a hurricane! She began to feel scared, but then she remembered that she was brave. She balanced her feet and she was ready to go. + +The hurricane was coming closer. The little girl was very frightened. The waves were getting bigger and the wind was blowing fast. She looked around for something to hold on to. Luckily, she found a big rock to help her balance. + +She held on to the rock, pressing her feet against it. She wanted to stay safe and balance her way through the hurricane. It was difficult, but the little girl was really brave. + +The storm finally passed and the little girl was so relieved. It had been a very long and dangerous adventure, but thanks to her bravery she had made it out alive! Everyone was very impressed with the little girl and she was very proud. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and out in the forest. It was dark and she was very frightened. Suddenly, she heard someone whispering. She looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +She got a bit braver, and she stepped closer to the sound. Suddenly, she saw a fairy! The fairy spoke with a quiet voice and said, "I have some food if you're hungry." + +The little girl started to smile. She was no longer frightened. She said "Yes please," and the fairy gave her some food. The little girl thanked the fairy and the fairy whispered, "Don't tell anyone I was here!" The little girl kept the fairy's secret and thanked her again. + +The fairy flew away, and the little girl smiled, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who wanted coal. He looked and looked around, but he just couldn't find any. Suddenly, he saw something in the river - it was a big, smooth rock. He went to the river and took the rock. + +When he looked closely, he saw that the rock was coal! It was so smooth, and he was so happy. He quickly put the coal into his bag and took it home. + +The old man was so happy. He had wanted coal and now he had it. He put the coal in the fire and it made such a wonderful warmth. + +The old man was very pleased. He always wanted coal and now he had plenty of it! +Once there was an intelligent cactus. He sat in the desert enjoying the warm sun. Suddenly, a boy ran across the desert. He saw the cactus and came over. He was very selfish and only wanted fun. + +The boy took a rock and threw it at the cactus. He enjoyed seeing the cactus jump and twist. The cactus was hurt and unhappy. He didn't like the game. + +Next, the boy grabbed the cactus and tried to throw it. But he was too weak and instead dropped it. The cactus was even more unhappy now. He could hear the boy laugh. + +The intelligent cactus thought of a way to get back at the boy. He flung himself at the boy's leg and clung on tight. The boy screamed and tried to shake it off. But the cactus didn't let go. The boy felt so much pain. + +The cactus eventually won. But he was badly hurt and it was too late. The boy had been very mean and the cactus paid the price. It was a bad ending for the intelligent cactus. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Lu. Lu loved to play and laugh. She often went to the park with her mom and dad. + +One day when Lu and her parents were at the park, Lu saw the biggest pit she had ever seen. She was so excited! She ran over to the pit and shouted, “Look Mom and Dad, it’s a pit!†+ +But then something unexpected happened! A bear suddenly appeared from the pit. Lu’s parents were scared and yelled at her to run away. + +But Lu was brave. She clapped her hands and cheered loudly. The bear was so surprised that it ran away! + +Lu was so proud of herself. She had faced her fears and her parents were so proud of her too. They all applauded, and Lu was the happiest little girl in the park that day. +Once upon a time there was a little car. The car wanted to go for a drive, but it had no fuel. The car felt very miserable. + +Then one day, a kind person filled the car with fuel. The car was so happy! It wanted to go for a drive. + +The car drove and drove, feeling more and more happy. The car couldn't stop smiling. + +Finally, the car arrived at a beautiful park. The car felt so glad and excited to be there. It drove around the park, exploring and enjoying itself. + +The car was so happy to have fuel. Without it, the car would have felt miserable. +Once upon a time, there were two girls, Amy and Sarah. They both wanted to go to the temple that was nearby, so one day they set off together. + +When they got to the temple, they weren't quite as impressed as they thought they would be. But they still decided to spin around the temple and have some fun. + +Amy went first and ran around in circles, giggling and laughing. Sarah followed her and they both spun around the temple quickly, the air against their cheeks. + +But after a few minutes, Sarah got frustrated. She was spinning too fast and she was starting to get dizzy. She shouted to Amy, "Stop! I can't spin anymore!" + +Amy stopped and helped Sarah calm down. She patted Sarah's back and told her that everything was going to be ok. + +After a few minutes, Sarah felt better and they decided to head home. As they walked away from the temple, they both looked back and smiled. +Once upon a time there lived an unknown creature. He lived in a small forest and had no friends. He liked to measure things, so he found a pair of scissors and began measuring the trees in the forest. + +One day, he went to measure the tallest tree and he didn't see the large rock at the bottom of it. When he opened the scissors to measure the tree, they got stuck in the rock! He tried to break them free, but they wouldn't budge. + +The creature became angry and started to cry. He knew he wouldn't be able to measure anything ever again without the scissors. He couldn't get them out of the rock and the conflict seemed unsolvable. + +Sadly, the creature was never able to measure anything again, and he was never seen in the forest again. He was never heard from again, leaving the rock in the tree with the unknown scissors stuck forever. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very selfish. He wanted to be amused all the time, so he made a special plan. + +The man took a wire and put it in his garden. It got very excited! It spun around in circles, wiggled and jumped. The man laughed. + +The wire was happy and excited. It was having so much fun. Then, suddenly, the man stopped laughing. He grabbed the wire and put it in his pocket. + +The man was so selfish. He had taken the wire’s fun away. The wire was sad and felt very silly. + +But then, the man noticed how unhappy the wire was. He put the wire back in the garden, and the wire began to bounce around and have fun again! + +The man felt guilty for being so selfish. From then on, he made sure to think of other people's feelings, and to share the fun. + +The man and the wire were both so happy! +Once there was a young boy named Fred. He was kind and always did what his mom asked him to do. One day his mom wanted him to go to the store. She gave him a few coins to buy some ice-cream. + +Fred was so excited! He ran to the store and put the coins on the counter. The store keeper handed him a big, delicious ice cream. He quickly ate it up. + +Suddenly the storekeeper struck Fred's hand with a spoon. The sound was loud! Fred was so scared. He wanted to run away but the storekeeper wouldn't let him. He held out a paper with a pattern on it. + +"You have to do this pattern on the floor," said the storekeeper. "Do it or else!" + +Fred did his best but he couldn't make the pattern correctly. The storekeeper was very annoyed and struck Fred's hand again. He started to cry. + +That was the kind of day Fred had. He never went back to the store again. +Mandy was a little girl. She was three years old. She had a mom and dad who loved her very much. Every day Mandy and her mom went to the park. She liked to play there, but she also had to study. + +One day Mandy wanted to learn about fruit. She had seen some apples and oranges and wanted to know more. Her mom told her that fruit was good for her. It was also colorful and yummy! + +Mandy loved all kinds of fruit, but her favorite was yellow. She ate yellow apples, bananas, lemons, and more. She also liked to draw pictures of the fruit in her coloring book. + +Mandy's mom was proud of her. She was studying at such a young age! Mandy was learning all kinds of things about fruit. She was becoming really smart and she was so proud of herself. + +Mandy's mom always told her that if you study hard, you can learn anything. And Mandy did just that. She kept studying and learning and never stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzy who liked chopping wood. So her mommy gave her a special axe to use. + +Lizzy was so happy and she spent every day happily poking and cutting the logs. She cared so much about the axe and worked hard every day to make sure it stayed nice and sharp. + +But one day, something bad happened. While she was chopping, the axe slipped and she chopped off her finger! It was so painful and Lizzy was so sad. + +But her mommy was there to make her feel better. She gave Lizzy a big hug and promised to take her to the hospital. It was a long journey and Lizzy was scared, but her mommy was there to make it all better. + +When they got to the hospital, it was bitter. The medicine tasted so bad, but Lizzy knew it was for her own good. With her mommy caring for her, Lizzy started to feel better soon and soon was back to chopping wood with her axe again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They were best friends and did everything together. Every morning, they would go for a walk in the nearby forest. One day, when they were taking their morning walk, they noticed a strange-looking door. + +Bear asked Rabbit, “What’s that?†+ +Rabbit replied, “It looks like a door. Maybe it’s a secret door.†+ +They both went to check it out. When they got there, the door had a strange sign on it. It said “Send zero to open.†+ +Bear asked Rabbit, “What does that mean?†+ +Rabbit thought for a moment and said, “I think it means we have to put something in the door to make it open.†+ +Bear suggested, “Let’s try sending zero. That’s a normal thing to send.†+ +So, the bear and rabbit put nothing into the door. Suddenly, the door opened and they saw a magical world inside! They were so happy and couldn’t believe it. The bear and rabbit smiled at each other, knowing they had solved the mystery with their clever idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rachel. She was only three years old, and she was always very curious. + +One day, Rachel wanted to do something special, so she set out to find a way to make something. She went to the store and saw lots of different items that she thought looked interesting. + +She saw an "original" toy that looked really cool. So she asked the storekeeper if she could set it up for her. He said yes and helped her put it together. + +When Rachel was done, she was very pleased with her work. She liked the way it looked and couldn't wait to show it to her mom as soon as she got home. But before she left, the storekeeper asked her what she wanted to do next. + +Rachel thought for a minute, then decided she wanted to set up a special order. She asked the storekeeper what he could do for her. He said he could make the order, and Rachel was very excited. + +When she was done, Rachel went home and showed her mom what she had done. Her mom was so proud of her and praised her for setting up such an original order. Rachel was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a small dog who loved to play. Every day the dog would play with the other animals in the forest, but what the dog wanted more than anything was to win. + +One day all the animals decided to have a race, and the small dog decided to enter. All the other animals were much bigger and much faster than the small dog, but the dog was determined to win the race. + +The small dog started the race and all the other animals quickly passed him. But the small dog kept running and kept running until he crossed the finish line first! All the animals cheered and congratulated the small dog. + +The animals had learned an important lesson, that it didn't matter how small you were, you could still win sometimes. Everyone was happy for the small dog and the small dog was so proud to win the race. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Zac. Zac was three years old and he was always looking for something fun to do. One day he decided to make a circle. So he gathered some colorful materials from around his house. + +Zac was about to start cutting out a circle when he noticed something strange. His materials weren't big enough to make the circle he wanted! + +Zac ran out of the room, looking for help. He found his mom and said "Mommy, can you provide me with something bigger please?" + +Mom smiled and said "Of course. I have a fine blanket that I think you can use." Zac was overjoyed and grabbed the blanket and ran back to the room. + +With the help of his mom, Zac was able to make a perfect circle! He felt so proud and excited to show off his work. + +From that day onwards, Zac always tried his best to make neat circles. With the help of his mom, Zac was able to make beautiful circles every time! +Once upon a time, there was an attractive house. Inside of it was John and Kate. One day, John and Kate decided to put something special in the garden. It was a big, purple missile! + +John and Kate were very excited about the missile. +John said, "I'm going to put the missile near the big tree so it looks really nice." +Kate replied,"Yes, it's very attractive." + +John put the missile near the big tree and it looked really beautiful. They both smiled and hugged each other, happy to admire their work. + +From that day on, John and Kate visited their attractive missile every day. They would often bring it snacks and told stories together near it. They even named it Missi. + +So, John and Kate lived happily ever after with their attractive missile! +Once there was a little boy. His tummy was very empty. He went outside and saw a dove. The dove was very filthy. He started to chew on it. It was so tasty! He started to feel very full. He saw more doves around and decided to fill up some more! He chewed more and more and more doves until he was so full he could hardly move. But his tummy was happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very proud. He had the best bathtub in the world. Every day, he looked forward to putting on his bath toys and splashing around. Today, he was extra excited to go in his bathtub. + +He ran into the bathroom with a big smile on his face. He stepped into the bathtub and imagined it was a giant swimming pool. He jumped in, causing the water to splash up everywhere. He giggled with joy. + +The boy played for a long time until his mom said it was time to get out of the tub. As he was getting dried off, he was so proud of his bathtub. It had made him so excited and happy. He knew he could always rely on it for an amazing and fun time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly loved to roll. She would roll around the house, in the garden and even down the hill at the park. One day, she headed to the park to roll down the hill. But this time, she saw a delicate flower nearby that she wanted to save. So instead of rolling down the hill, she carefully walked around the flower and enjoyed its beauty. + +When she returned home, she was surprised to find a reward waiting for her. Her family had noticed her delicate care when she saved the flower and wanted to thank her. Lilly was overjoyed with the reward and realized that it was much better than rolling down the hill. She had learned that kindness and care were more valuable than doing something fun. + +From then on, Lilly was always gentle and kind, and whenever she felt like rolling down the hill, she looked for something delicate to care for instead. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Grace. She was only three years old and lived with her mom and dad in a big house. + +One day, Grace was playing in the garden when she felt something strange - the ground shook and trembled. + +"Mum," Grace said, "What's happening?" + +"It’s an earthquake, Grace," her mum said. "We need to be brave!" + +Grace was scared but she stayed close to her mum, and soon the earthquake stopped. + +The next day, the family went to the grocery store. Grace saw some yummy treats and asked her dad if she could have one. + +"I'm sorry, Grace," replied her dad, "But we can't buy it today. It looks a bit spoiled." + +Grace was sad but then her dad said, "That's ok, we can get something else. Why don't we get you some nice fruit?" + +Grace smiled and the family headed off to the fruit section to pick out something yummy. +Tina and David were playing together. They were running around and having fun. But suddenly, they started to fight. Tina said to David, "Stop it! We shouldn't be fighting!" David didn't listen, so Tina walked away. + +David felt bad and he started to cry. He wanted to make up with Tina but he didn't know how. Tina felt sorry and came back. She said, "Let's stay and talk. We don't have to fight." David said, "OK." + +Tina and David sat down and talked. They talked about what had happened and said sorry to each other. Tina was compassionate and tried to understand why David didn't stop fighting. She said, "It's OK. Everyone makes mistakes. Let's stay friends." David was very happy and thanked Tina for being so kind. They hugged and promised to never fight again. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was so very white, like snow and milk mixed together. He loved to try different things, but nothing fit just right. He tried on hats and coats. He tried on shoes and boots. He looked for everything in the kingdom, but nothing quite fit. + +One day, the prince went to a special tailor who said he had something that could fit him. The tailor made the prince a special white suit. + +The prince put on the suit. It fit perfectly! The prince was so happy he threw a party. Everyone in the kingdom came to the party and had a lot of fun! + +The prince and the tailor were happy. The prince was ready to explore the kingdom in his new special white suit. He could do things like play in the sand and run around with his friends. The prince was happy and content. He finally had something that fit just right! +Once upon a time there was a new girl called Sue. She wanted to make new friends so she asked her mum if she could play outside. Her mum said it was ok and Sue ran out to the playground. + +When she got there she saw a group of kids talking and laughing together. Sue felt a bit shy but she went over and said hello. One of the kids said "Hi" and they all started talking. Sue felt happy, she thought they were her new friends. + +Suddenly, the weather changed and it got very cold. The kids said they were going home and they all said goodbye. Sue waved as they left and she was left alone in the playground. + +She had no one to talk to and it made her feel lonely. She got cold and started to cry. She looked for her mum but she couldn't find her. Sue was very sad and she cried for a long time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very old man. He was so old, his skin was wrinkled and soft like a wrap. He never went out and wasn't very familiar with the world. + +One day, he opened the door and saw something he didn't recognize outside. It was a beautiful young girl! He looked at her closely and realized it was his granddaughter! He was so happy to see her—he hadn't seen her in so long. + +He opened his arms wide and gave her a big hug. Then he took her inside. He wanted to give her a special gift, so he took out a nice wrap. It wasn't very old, but he knew it would make her happy. He gave her the wrap and she hugged him again. + +The old man and his granddaughter enjoyed spending the day together. He was so thankful that he was able to recognize her when she came to visit. +Once there was a little girl named Elsa. Her favorite thing to do was explore the woods. + +One day, she went for a walk in the woods. She saw an open field and thought it was beautiful. But as she walked closer she saw a nose sticking out from behind a bush! Elsa was very scared and thought it must be animal. + +She slowly took a step back, but the nose started to move. Elsa was even more scared and put her hands over her eyes. She started to cry and yelled for help. + +Just then, a friendly voice said, "It's okay, Elsa. I'm just a rabbit." Elsa looked up and saw a rabbit with big ears and a long nose. She smiled and opened her eyes. The rabbit told her that he wanted to explore the field too, but he was too scared. Then Elsa knew what she had to do. + +Elsa and the rabbit became friends. She promised to explore the field with him and said she would protect him. She opened her hand, and let the rabbit hop inside. Then they went off to explore the open field together. +Mark was very excited. He was playing catch with a pigeon in the park. This pigeon was more gifted than any other, for it could catch the ball with its beak! + +Mark cheered whenever the pigeon caught the ball. He shouted, “Wow! Fantastic! You’re so talented!†+ +Suddenly, a voice said, “Mark! Don’t you know? Pigeons can only catch things if you throw it.†+ +Mark looked up and saw a girl, holding a book. He asked, “Who are you?†+ +The girl said, “My name is Amy. I’m visiting this town and I saw you playing with the pigeon. It’s amazing how it can catch the ball so well! But don’t forget - pigeons need practice too just like any other animal!†+ +Mark thanked Amy for the advice and said goodbye. From that day on, Mark devoted more time to helping the pigeon improve its skill. With Mark’s guidance, the pigeon became more and more gifted. +One day, a three year old girl walked into her backyard and saw a mysterious oak tree in the middle. She asked her mom what it was doing there. +"Your dad designed the tree," explained her mom. +The little girl was so excited viewing the mysterious looking tree. She asked her dad, "Did you design the oak tree all by yourself?" +Her dad replied with a smile, "Yes, I did. I designed it just for you." +The little girl was so happy and gave her dad a big hug. She said, "Thank you so much, Daddy." +Ever since that day, the three year old girl found her backyard to be a very special place that she and her dad designed together. +Once there was a chubby little boy named Tim. He was only three years old, but he was very curious and wanted to learn about the world around him. + +One day, Tim asked his mom "What is time?" She laughed and said, "Time is when things happen. You have to wait to do things until the right time." + +Tim was still curious, so he asked, "What is the right time to do something?" His mom answered, "It depends on what you're trying to do. You have to find the right time for everything." + +Tim thought about this for a minute and nodded. Then he said, "I think I know the right time for eating dinner now!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's definitely the right time for dinner. Let's go!" + +So the chubby little boy and his mom went off to eat dinner, happy in their understanding of time. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane were having a jolly day in the park, when Tom started to complain about something. Jane asked him what was wrong. +Tom said, "I wanted to buy my favorite snack from the grocery store, but they didn't have it. I'm so disappointed!" +Jane said, "That's alright. I know something else we can do. Let's go for a picnic. We can get some snacks from the grocery store and enjoy the sunshine in the park." +Tom smiled and said, "That sounds great!" So, they went to the grocery store and bought snacks for the picnic. +When they arrived at the park, they spread out a blanket and enjoyed their picnic in the sunshine. They laughed, chatted and had a jolly day! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a house full of blueberries. Every day he would go out and pick some blueberries, then come back and separate them into small piles. + +One day, when the old man was away picking blueberries, a little three-year-old girl came to the house. She saw all the blueberries and as she was very hungry she started to eat them. She ate and ate until there were no blueberries left. When the old man came back he found that all the blueberries were gone. + +The old man was very sad so he called for the little girl. When he saw her he said, “Why did you eat all the blueberries?†The little girl said, “I was hungry and I wanted to eat the blueberries.†The old man said, “But now I can’t separate them into small piles. What am I going to do?†+ +The little girl thought for a minute. Then she said, “Maybe we can pick some more blueberries and you can separate them into small piles again.†The old man smiled and said, “That’s a great idea! Let’s go!†+ +So they both went out and picked some more blueberries. When they got back they separated the blueberries into small piles and everyone was happy. +It was Tuesday, and Tommy was very excited. He was about to go to the zoo with his family. Tommy loved animals, especially the ones that roared. + +When they arrived, Tommy ran up to the lion enclosure. The lion was lounging in the sun, and Tommy could hear him roaring in the distance. + +"ROAR!" said the lion. + +Tommy got closer to the enclosure and said, "Hello, Mr Lion!" + +The lion stopped roaring and looked up. His face was friendly, and he said, "Hello there!" + +Tommy took his family to the gift shop, where he found some cheap stuffed lions. He couldn't believe how cheap they were, and he bought one straight away. + +Now every Tuesday, Tommy takes his stuffed lion to the zoo. He spends the day playing with it and watching the real lions roar. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was three years old. He loved to look at the sky when he was outside. There was one special thing that he liked to look at, and that was the big, soft moon. Every night, he would find the moon in the sky and he would look at it for a long time. + +One night, the little boy wanted to go up to the moon and visit it. He looked all around for something that could take him there. Finally, he found a big, soft cloud and he thought he could use it. He got on the cloud and it started to move up into the sky. + +Soon he was so high up that he could see the big, soft moon in the night sky. He waved goodbye to all the stars he had passed and then, he landed on the moon. He saw so many bright and beautiful things on the moon that he never wanted to leave. + +But, all too soon, he knew he had to go home. He said goodbye to the moon and the stars, and got back onto the big, soft cloud. The cloud took him back to the ground where he had started. He felt so happy, and he knew he wanted to come back and visit the moon again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved to go on adventures. + +One hot summer day, Joe wanted to go out and explore. He walked across the dry grass and down to the lake. He saw a pretty boat there, so Joe decided to take a ride. + +He hopped on board and sailed away. Joe was so excited to explore. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It belonged to an old man on the shore. + +"Where are you going?" asked the old man. + +Joe smiled. "I'm going on an adventure," he replied. + +The old man nodded. "That sounds fun. But watch out for the big waves," he warned. + +Joe thanked the old man before sailing away. But then the old man called out one more thing. + +"Remember, never joke around with the boat!" + +Joe smiled and waved goodbye. He was careful to keep the boat dry and safe so he could come back on another adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a small, usually quiet, girl called Tina. One day, the ground started to shake and from the horizon, a giant appeared. Everyone was amazed but Tina was more scared than amazed - the giant was very rude. + +The giant roared and started to walk towards the village. Everyone ran away in fear but Tina just stood there. She looked at the giant, her courage growing. "Why are you so rude?" she asked. + +The giant stopped and turned towards Tina. It seemed he was surprised that she had challenged him. "Because I'm big," he muttered. + +Tina replied, "That's no excuse to be rude!" + +The giant seemed ashamed. Tina's bravery and kindness was so strong that the giant had to look away. He slowly walked away, not wanting to complain anymore. + +Tina watched the giant disappear from view. She was proud of herself for standing up to the giant and teaching him a lesson! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit called Tim. He liked to collect things. Every day, he'd go around collecting all sorts of things, from daisies and stones to nuts and leaves. + +One day, Tim went looking for something special. He went looking for a worm. He was sure he could find one, but it was taking a while. + +Finally, he found one! It was a long, wiggly one, just the right size. Tim was so excited he quickly grabbed it, making sure to be gentle so he'd wouldn't hurt it. + +But just then, a big, scaly snake appeared. It said that it was hungry and the worm was important to him, so it wouldn't let Tim take it. Tim didn't want to give up so easily and they argued back and forth. + +In the end, Tim and the snake agreed to a compromise. Tim could have the worm, but he had to promise to look after it, make sure it had enough food and be careful not to hurt it. + +Tim agreed and both he and the snake were very happy. Tim put the worm into his special collecting bag and went back home, having learned an important lesson about being gentle and kind to all creatures. +One day, Alex wanted to go for a jog. He knew it was good for him, so he laced up his shoes and rubbed his hands in excitement. + +The sun shone brightly, and Alex smiled. He started jogging, enjoying the feeling of the fresh air. + +Suddenly, Alex spotted a cat up ahead. He could tell it was different from the other cats he had seen. It was incredible in size, almost twice as big as the others! + +Alex paused and watched the cat curiously. He noticed it seemed distressed and nearly afraid. Then he saw its eyes sparkle. It seemed the cat needed help. + +Alex was determined to save the incredible cat. He slowly jogged towards it, speaking in a gentle voice. To his surprise, the cat came closer. + +Alex carefully picked up the cat and hugged it. The cat purred in response and quickly became his new friend! Alex was so proud he had been able to help the cat and was grateful for the incredible experience. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy named Dave. He wanted to go on a special adventure! He searched far and wide for something interesting. + +He looked in the woods and found a wild chocolate! Dave was so surprised and excited. He ate it right away and it tasted yummy! He wanted to find more. + +So he kept looking over the hills and through the trees. After a while he found more of the wild chocolate. He gathered a big bag full of it and took it home. + +Dave shared the chocolate with all of his family and friends. Everyone was so happy, because they all love chocolate! They all thanked Dave for his special adventure. + +The end. +Once there was a girl who loved to play. But every day it was always the same, it was very boring. + +Then one day, her mommy offered her a very special basket. The basket was full of toys and games. The girl's eyes lit up with excitement! + +She quickly grabbed the basket and spread all the toys around. She picked up a stuffed bear and hugged him tightly. She also grabbed a jigsaw puzzle and quickly started putting it together. + +The girl was so happy. She had so much fun for hours and hours. The basket of toys made the day much less boring. + +And ever since that afternoon, the girl's mommy always offers her a basket of surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who stumbled upon a tall tree. She was very scared and started to tremble. She was too scared to climb it but knew she had to do it. + +So she took a deep breath and started to climb the big tree. The higher she climbed, the more she trembled. She wasn't sure she could make it to the top, but she kept on going. + +Finally, she made it to the top of the tall tree. She was so relieved and took a moment to enjoy the view. Then she looked down and saw how brave she had been to climb so high. + +The woman smiled and realized that even when things seem too scary, courage can help you achieve amazing things. And it is important to stay brave even when you feel scared. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She lived in a far away country and she was very happy. She played with her friends and went to school every day. + +One day, the little girl's mom got very angry. She was so angry that she said she wanted to quit the country! The little girl was very scared and sad. + +The little girl and her mom got on a big plane. They flew to a new country in a far away land. They found a cozy house and made it their home. + +The little girl loved her new country. She made new friends and went to school every day. Her mom was happy too and the little girl was glad that her mom was no longer angry. +Once there was a little girl named Bessy who was very stubborn. She wanted to do things all on her own and never listened to her parents when they advised her to stop. One day, Bessy's parents were very busy, so they asked her to put her baby brother to bed. But Bessy didn't want to do it. She said she was too busy playing and needed to keep going. + +Her parents tried to convince her, but Bessy was too stubborn. So her dad made a deal with her. He said he would read a poem to her baby brother if Bessy put him to bed. Bessy knew that her brother liked poems, so she agreed. + +When her baby brother was all tucked in, Bessy's dad started reading a poem to him. Bessy watched and listened with interest. She loved it so much that she wanted to learn to read poems herself. + +So her parents promised to help her learn. Bessy was very excited and from then on, whenever she would need help with a poem, she asked her parents. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who was very frustrated. He had been looking for his favourite toy all day and couldn't find it. He hopped around his house but it wasn't there. + +He stopped at a tree and hopped up the trunk to get a better look. As he did, he felt something soft beneath his feet. He reached down and discovered a beautiful velvet toy, his favourite one! + +The bunny was so happy he jumped high in the air, up over the tree. He flew through the air and came back down, landing safely next to his velvet toy. He hugged it close and hopped off, going home happily. +Dolly had a soccer ball and she loved to kick it. She took it with her everywhere, even to the park. She was so happy when she found a big space to kick it in! She ran around in circles and kicked the ball around. + +However, kicking the ball was becoming difficult. It was getting heavy, so she stopped to rest. She suddenly noticed how much the ball had grown in value. It was still fun to kick, so she kept going. + +But, as time went on, the ball felt really heavy and kicking became more and more difficult. Dolly got sad and stopped playing. + +It was then that her Grandma showed her a secret. She said she had to use both feet and hands to kick the ball - and then she could kick forever! Dolly smiled and tried it - and her Grandma was right! Kicking was still fun, and not as difficult! She was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a fierce fire in a kingdom far, far away. It burned through the night, leaving behind a lot of destruction. + +Two of the King's loyal subjects, Bevin and Lila, were out working in the fields when they noticed the fire. When they saw all the destruction, they decided to help restore the kingdom. + +Bevin decided to help restore a mattress that had been burned by the fierce fire. He worked hard with some friends until the mattress was completely fixed. Lila, on the other hand, decided to help clean up the ashes and debris in a nearby village. + +Finally, when the kingdom was restored, the King held a special dinner to celebrate. During the dinner, the King thanked Bevin and Lila for their hard work. + +"It takes courage and kindness to restore a kingdom," said the King. "Bevin and Lila, you have made me very proud." + +The moral of the story is that you can always make a difference, even with a small gesture of kindness. Working together, we can make the world better, no matter how fierce a situation might seem. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl playing in her garden. She was very curious and loved to observe everything around her. She saw a raft in the lake and decided to take a closer look. She walked closer to the edge of the lake and observed the raft. It was a big, wooden raft and it was very messy. + +The little girl asked her mom if she could play in the raft. Her mom said yes, but reminded her to be careful. + +The girl happily hopped on the raft and made it go around the lake. She had lots of fun but soon the raft became messier and messier. + +After a while, the girl's mom called her to look at their messy garden. She explained to her that when something gets dirty, it needs to be cleaned up. + +The girl was sad because she had been too careless. She realized she should have taken care of the raft too just like she does with her own things. She promised herself to be more careful and responsible from now on. + +The end. +Once there was a lively octopus named Oscar. Oscar was adventurous and loved swimming around the ocean. Every day he swam in different directions and made lots of new octopus friends. + +One day, Oscar decided he wanted to stay in one spot. He decided to remain in the same spot and did not swim around as he usually did. He thought he would be safe and happy if he just stayed still. + +It was not long before danger came. A large net scooped Oscar up, along with many of his octopus friends. All of them were taken away from the ocean. After that, Oscar never saw his octopus friends again. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to remain safe and stay out of danger. It is best to take the chance to explore instead of remaining in the same spot for too long. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious otter living in a pond near a small village. Every day, the villagers would look out and see the otter playing in the water. One day, the otter started to repeat an unusual sound over and over again. + +The villagers wondered what that mysterious sound could be. Some of them wanted to investigate, but they were too scared. Some of them thought it was a warning sign, while others just thought it was a game. + +The next day, the villagers looked out and saw the otter swimming around the pond. As it swam past them, it made the same sound: "Splish-Splash!" It was then that the villagers realized that the otter was trying to warn them to move away from the pond. + +Sure enough, when they listened to the otter’s warning, moments later a huge storm erupted over the pond. The villagers were safe and soon realized how clever and brave the mysterious otter was. +Mandy was a little girl who loved to help out with the chores. One day, her mom said she could stir the soup. Mandy took a spoon and stirred the pot, even though it was hard to do because the spoon was so big. + +Next, her mom asked her to help the mule. Mandy didn't know what to do, so she walked with the mule out to the yard. She watched as the mule ate some hay and then decided to give it a hug. The mule was very soft and furry. + +Finally, Mandy's mom said it was time to go. Mandy was sad to say goodbye to her new mule friend, but she was excited for the next time she got to help. +Once upon a time there was an ancient football. The football was special because it would almost spin forever. Everyone was amazed by it. + +One day a little boy saw the football. He wanted to have a turn spinning it. He asked the ancient football to let him have a spin. But the ancient football wouldn't let him. The boy became sad and angry. + +So, he decided to take the ancient football away. He spun it away, far away. The ancient football whirled and whirled and tried to come back. But it was too late. + +The boy had spun the ancient football so far away it was gone forever. Everyone was sad. But the boy felt very bad. He had done something very wrong. The ancient football was gone and would never come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who was very adventurous. One day, the baby wanted to dive into the deep end of the pool. So the baby dove in and the water was so cold! Unfortunately, the baby could not swim and quickly sunk to the bottom of the pool. The baby thrashed around, trying to get back to the top, but it was too late. The baby could not get back up and sadly drowned. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Miranda. She loved to wear a pretty dress. +One day, while out in the park, Miranda got the bright idea to reverse her dress. She thought it would look much nicer than it already did. + +She spun around and around until her dress was reversed. But when she stopped spinning, Miranda noticed that she was feeling cold. She shivered but she liked the way the dress looked. + +Miranda heard a voice say, "It won't stay like that for long." She looked around to see an old woman with white hair. She asked the woman what she meant. + +The old woman replied, "That cold weather will make it change back soon. It's best to wear the dress the way it was meant to be worn." + +But Miranda was stubborn. She refused to listen to the wise woman and stayed in her reversed dress. Sure enough, the cold weather caused one side of the dress to flip back to its normal position. Miranda was heartbroken and regretted not listening to the old woman. + +This story teaches us that we should be open to advice. Reversing our actions can often lead to bad outcomes. +One day, a little boy wanted to go for a walk. He put on his old vest and went outside. Suddenly, an old man came out from behind a bush and sprayed the boy with a can of something. The little boy was scared and tried to run away but the old man kept spraying. The little boy was so scared that he started crying and stayed very still. + +The old man then stopped and put the can away. He took off the boy's old vest and ran away with it. The little boy was still crying, but nothing he could do. + +His parents ran out of the house when they heard what happened. They hugged the boy and tried to calm him down. But they couldn't do anything and the old man was gone. The little boy was always scared and sad after that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John loved nothing more than playing with his toy cart. He pushed it around the garden, making 'vroom vroom' noises as he did. + +One day, John's mum came out into the garden and said to John, "It's time for bed, I'm sending you inside now". +John didn't want to have to go inside just yet. He really wanted to keep playing with his toy cart. + +John started to shout, "No! I no go! I want to stay here and play!" + +His mum smiled and said, "John, if you go to bed now, I'll let you take your toy cart with you. That will be funny!" + +John was overjoyed! He quickly ran to bed, with his cart in tow. + +The next day, John was so excited to keep playing with his new toy. He learned that if he went to bed when he was meant to, his mum would always keep her promises. + +The End +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sunny and Betty. They liked to do things together every day. + +One day they decided to go for a walk in the park. They enjoyed the rare green grass, the big blue sky, and the beautiful flowers. As they looked around they noticed a tree that made a interesting turn. So they decided to explore it. + +Sunny asked Betty, "Do you want to see what's around the turn?" + +Betty smiled and said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +They walked around the turn and to their surprise, they found a rare stone. It was big, shiny, and bright. It was so beautiful they could not take their eyes off it. + +After taking a few moments to admire it, Sunny said, "Let's take it home and keep it forever!" + +Betty happily agreed and they took the stone home. They kept it in their room and continued to explore the park together. They had a special reminder of their rare find every time they looked at the stone. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl with a big dream. Her dream was to take a kayak out on the lake. She asked her mum if she could go kayaking and her mum said yes. The little girl was so excited! + +The next day, her dad took her to the lake and they got a special kayak all ready. She was so happy, she raced off to get in it. She sat in the kayak and her dad promised her he would stay close by. + +The little girl had a wonderful time on the lake. She paddled around and waved to all the ducks on the water. Every time she got close to something new, she asked her dad what it was, and he told her all about it. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl was so sad. But her dad promised her that they would come back soon and go kayaking again. She was so excited. She couldn't wait until the next time they came to the lake. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, who lived in a big house. + +One of the friends was strong and had lots of muscles. He could pick up heavy things very easily. His friend was a little bit jealous of him because he wanted to be able to carry the heavy things like his friend. + +One day, his strong friend provided an idea to his jealous friend. He said, "Let's play a game, so you can have muscles like me!" + +The two friends played many strong games together. They ran around, jumped up and down, and lifted heavy things. After some time, the jealous friend was able to lift heavy things just like his strong friend! + +The two friends were so happy, and they decided to play the same games every day. They both now had strong muscles, and they were the best of friends! +Jill and Jason were two best friends. One day, they climbed into their boat and wanted to sail it. They said, "Let's go somewhere fun and peaceful!" + +Jill closed her eyes and said, "Let's sail to a place by the sea." + +Jason nodded and they started to sail. They sailed on their boat and looked at the clear blue sky. Suddenly, they heard seagulls and the splashing of the waves. + +Jason shouted, "We reached a place! And it looks very peaceful!" + +They stepped off their boat and walked around the place. They saw sandy beaches and colorful flowers. Jill pointed to a small pond where fishes were swimming. She said, "Let's go there and see them!" + +Jason agreed and they happily ran to the pond. They laughed as they watched the fishes play. + +Jill looked around the place and said, "This is truly a peaceful place!" Jason smiled and agreed. They stayed by the pond until sunset and then sailed home. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He was very happy with his lunch every day. One day, he was walking to his lunch spot when something terrible happened! A big thunderstorm came and destroyed his lunch. + +The man was so sad. He had nothing to eat for lunch. He sat down in the rain and started to cry. Suddenly, a little girl appeared and handed him a delicious sandwich. She said, “This is for you. Have a nice lunch!†+ +The man was so happy and thanked the girl. He ate his lunch and felt so happy. He wanted to do something nice for the girl in return, so he gave her a big bag of sweets. They both smiled and went their separate ways. + +The man continued on his journey and never forgot that day. He learned a lesson about being kind and helping others in need. He was very glad he could do something for the little girl that had been so nice to him. +Once upon a time there was a lion named Leo. Leo was a very dangerous animal and he lived in a forest. One day Leo went for a walk and he came to a river. Leo wanted to take a swim but he was too scared because the water looked very deep. + +Just then, Leo heard someone say "Jump in! It's safe down here!" Leo looked around but he couldn't see who had said it. So he called out, "Who said that? Where are you?". + +Then a little fish popped up above the water. The fish said, "My name is Fred. I live under the water and I'm here to help you. It's not dangerous down here, I promise. Come on into the water and take a swim!" Leo was so happy that he thanked Fred and jumped right in. + +Once he was in the water Leo found out how much fun it was to swim. Every day he had a nice swim with Fred under the water. Leo and Fred were friends forever and they had lots of fun in the river together. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit who lived in a city. The city was very harsh, but the rabbit was not scared. One day, the rabbit decided to spring into action and explore the city. + +On its journey, the rabbit found a little girl in the city park. She was alone and looked a little sad. + +The rabbit hopped closer and asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The girl replied, "I'm looking for my mommy and daddy, but I can't find them." + +The rabbit looked around and said, "Don't be scared, I can help you find them!" So, the rabbit and the girl started to spring through the city looking for her parents. + +They searched until they finally found the girl's mom and dad. The rabbit was happy that it had been able to help the little girl. + +The girl thanked the rabbit with a big hug. She said, "Thank you for your kind help, my friend!". + +The rabbit smiled and hopped away back to its home, feeling proud of its adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Liz. She went to the store to buy some dough for baking cookies. But when she got there, Liz saw that the dough was very cheap and she almost bought it. + +Just then, her mother arrived and said, 'Liz, don't buy that dough, it's too cheap. It probably won't be good.' + +Liz thought for a second and then decided to squeeze the dough to see how it felt. The dough was too soft and did not seem like it was of good quality. + +So, Liz listened to her mother and bought the better quality dough even if it was more expensive. + +When Liz and her mother went home, Liz made delicious cookies that everyone enjoyed. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes it is better to pay more for something good, instead of buying something that looks good but is of low quality. Sometimes it's worth it to take the advice of an adult. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a chubby squirrel named Luke and an owl named James. + +One day, James flew to the top of a tree and saw a delicious berry. He wanted to grab it straight away but he knew that Luke wouldn't be able to join him up there. + +So he called out to his furry friend, "Luke, hurry! Come up and we can share this berry!" + +Luke ran quickly, but he was too slow. By the time he reached the top of the tree, James had already gobbled up the berry. + +"Oh no!" said Luke. "Are you okay?" + +"Yes," said James, "But I might need another berry soon - I'm very hungry!" + +The two friends laughed, then hurrried off to look for another berry. +Once upon a time there was a little baby who loved to sing. Every morning she would wake up and sing a happy tune while she stretched her body like a cat. She would move her hands and legs like she was doing yoga. + +Every day she would go outside the house and look for something to eat. She was always very hungry when she went out looking for food. As time went by, she learned new songs and more about yoga. + +One morning, the baby was so excited that she sang a new song. As she sang, she bent her arms and legs like a frog. When she finished and stopped moving, she noticed that there was a big bowl of yummy food near her! + +To this day, the baby is still amazed at the fact that singing yoga songs made her so hungry that it brought her a bowl of delicious food! +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very hot, so he decided to play in the sun. As he played, he noticed the shadows around him. He realized that these shadows were useful for when it was hot outside. + +He started to imagine what it would be like to have a shadow just like his own. He daydreamed about having a shadow that would follow him and keep him cool. + +Suddenly, an idea came to him. He got a big bowl of ice cream and he carefully placed it in the sun. He watched as the sun melted the ice cream and created a big, cool shadow. + +Timmy was happy he had been able to use something so useful. He realized how important it was to think carefully before deciding something. He learned an important lesson that day, something that he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there lived a rhinoceros. He was very gifted, and he loved to act. Every night he went out to find a stage on which to perform. + +One night, the rhinoceros arrived at a new theatre. He asked the theatre manager if he could perform. + +"Of course you can!" the manager said. She was delighted to see such a gifted rhinoceros. + +The rhinoceros stepped out onto the stage and started to act. He jumped around, he slid around and he did all kinds of crazy things. The audience laughed and cheered. + +At the end of the performance, the audience cheered even louder. They were so impressed with the rhinoceros' acting that they had to give him a standing ovation. The rhinoceros was overjoyed. + +And that's how the gifted rhinoceros became a star! +Kody was a 3 year old boy who was so tired. He had taken a long nap and was ready for a little fun. He started to poke the floor with his finger. "Poke, poke, poke,†he said in muffled tones. + +His mom heard what he was doing and came into the room. "What are you doing Kody?" She asked. + +Kody smiled and said, “I’m poking the floor. It’s so much fun!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Be careful and don’t get too tired.†+ +Kody nodded and poked the floor a few more times as his mom watched. “Alright, I think it’s time to take a break now.†His mom said. + +Kody sighed and said, “Okay.†He got up off the floor and went to take a nap. He was so tired. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day when she was playing in the garden, Lucy found a big hole in the ground. She was very sad. She wanted to fix it, but she didn't know how. + +So Lucy went inside and asked her mom for help. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes! We can fix it together." + +So the two got to work. Lucy's mom gave her a shovel and Lucy started digging to fill in the hole. It was hard work, but eventually they filled in the hole! + +Then Lucy's mom said, "See, Lucy? With a little hard work and help from someone else, you can fix anything!" Lucy was so glad that they had fixed the hole and she learned an important lesson. From that day on, whenever Lucy faced a problem, she always remembered to ask for help and stay positive! +Once upon a time, a boy was daydreaming. He wished he had a special bracelet. He thought it would be so cool if he had a bracelet that sparkled in the sun. + +One day, his wish came true! His mom brought him a bracelet, and it shone and sparkled just like he'd hoped for. He was so excited to wear it. + +But the bracelet was so tight on his arm, it hurt him. He cried and showed his mom that it was too tight. His mom was so sorry she had made him hurt. + +The next day, his mom brought him a bigger bracelet. It fit him perfectly, and it sparkled in the sun too. He wore it proudly, never wanting to take it off. +One day, Bob had a stamp. He loved his stamp so much he held it tight in his hand. But Bob was careless. He wasn't careful enough with his stamp. He dropped it and it broke! Bob was sad, he wanted his stamp but it was gone. + +Later, Bob went outside and he saw a stamp in the grass. He thought maybe he could fix the stamp and make it look just like his old stamp. But when he tried to fix it, the stamp wouldn't stick together. + +He started to cry. He felt so sad. But then Bob had an idea. He ran to his house, grabbed some tape and tried to fix his stamp again. But the stamp just wouldn't stick. + +Bob knew his stamp was ruined. He gave up, put the stamp in the trash, and the bad ending came to the story of Bob's special stamp. +Once there was a little girl named Kayla. She was only three years old. One day, she accidentally spilled her juice all over her mattress. Kayla began to cry and her mom came to help her. Mom said "It's okay, sweetie. We will just have to forgive the mattress." Kayla stopped crying and smiled. + +Mom took out a cloth and wiped away the juice. Kayla felt much better and gave her mom a hug. + +The next day, the sun was shining brightly. Kayla and her mom wanted to have some fun, so they went outside to play. Suddenly, their feet began to feel very cold. The ground was icy! Kayla said "Mom, it's too cold! We need to go back inside." Mom put her arm around Kayla and they walked back into their house. + +Once they were inside, Kayla felt much warmer. She thought to herself: "It's nice to forgive and it's nice when someone forgives me." +Once upon a time there was an ordinary season. A little girl named Sarah wanted to decorate the season to make it special. She hopped, skipped and jumped to the store to buy the decorations. When she got the supplies, she quickly set to work. + +Sarah hung the decorations up high so that everyone could see them. But as she was hanging them, the decorations started to break and fall. She tried her best to fix them, but it was too late. + +Soon, the decorations were all ruined. All that was left was a big mess. The ordinary season was not decorated and Sarah felt very sad. + +The end. +One day, a dad and daughter went to the park. The dad smiled as he watched his daughter gaze at the trees and the swings. He enjoyed seeing her eyes open wide with delight. + +The dad asked his daughter what job she wanted to do when she grew up. She smiled and said she wanted to be a pilot. The dad smiled and said it sounded cool! He explained that pilots are responsible for flying airplanes and told his daughter to never be afraid of aiming high. + +The daughter was amazed to learn that people can fly planes, and started looking up in the sky with excitement. She asked her dad if they could go to the airport one day and he said yes! + +The dad looked at his daughter with love and admiration. There was no greater joy than watching his daughter gaze into the future and dream about what job she would want to do when she was grown up. +John had a big problem - he felt very lonely. He lived all by himself, and it made him sad. Every day he looked out of his window and saw lots of people playing together. + +That made John even more lonely. He wanted to have a friend, but didn't know how to make one. Then one day, he noticed a big circle on the ground. He stepped inside and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. A kind voice. The voice said, "Do you want to be my friend?" + +John nodded and opened his eyes. There was a little girl standing across from him, smiling. John was so happy and he said, "Yes! I want to be your friend!" + +From that day on, John and the little girl were best friends. They danced in the circle and played all kinds of games together. John didn't hate being lonely anymore! +One day, a little girl named Lucy walked into a room and saw a very big dog. She felt scared and started to cry. + +The dog saw Lucy and gently walked up to her. He was very patient and carefully put his paw out for Lucy to touch. She felt safe and so she put her tiny hand out and touched the dog's soft fur. + +The dog saw that Lucy was still scared, so he bent down and licked her face. This made Lucy giggle and she was no longer scared. + +The dog stayed with Lucy, patiently, until she stopped crying. Then they became best friends and never had to be scared again. +The little girl was very excited. She had a wide smile on her face and a passport in her hand. She was going on a trip around the world! + +First, she went to Scotland. She wiped her feet on the grass and laughed when the sun tickled her face. She enjoyed playing in the parks and eating Scottish food. + +Then she went to France. She saw lots of tall buildings with wide windows. She drank hot chocolate and wiped her mouth with a napkin. She visited the Eiffel Tower and waved goodbye when it was time to leave. + +Finally, she went to Africa. She saw tall animals with big ears and long tails. She ran and laughed when they chased after her. She went on a safari and wiped away her tears when she saw a newborn lion cub. + +When she was done exploring the world, she was sad that it was over. But she had happy memories and a wider smile. She couldn't wait for her next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Spot. Spot was very obedient. One day, Spot heard his mom calling him. Mom wanted Spot to lay down on the ground. So Spot obediently lay down. Spot felt something soft and comfy near his shoulder. He looked around and saw it was Mom. Mom was lying close to Spot, her shoulder making a comfy pillow for Spot. Spot snuggled close and felt very happy. When Mom got up, she patted Spot's head and said she was proud of him for being obedient. + +Spot smiled and sat up. He was glad he was able to make Mom happy by being obedient. Spot lay back down and happily dozed off, dreaming of all sorts of adventures. +Once upon a time, there lived a small intelligent rabbit. He had a special power that allowed him to make things happen. Everywhere he went, he said a magical phrase that made things yield - "please yield". If he said it in the right way, things would always happen as he wished. + +One day, the rabbit wanted to pick some fruits from a high tree. He knew that without his special power, he wouldn't be able to reach the top of the tree. But with his power, he was sure that he could use the magical phrase to make the fruit yield and fall. + +So, he used his power and said the magical phrase "please yield". The tree yielded to him and the fruits fell down, just like he wanted. + +The rabbit was happy that his power helped him get the fruits. But with this one small action, he realised that he should use his power for good. So, he stops using it for his own benefit and instead uses it to help other people and animals. + +He learnt that the use of power should be done with intelligence so that it helps those in need, instead of making things easier for just himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very miserable. She had lost her toy and didn't have anyone to play with. Suddenly, she heard something that made her sit up. It was the sound of a camera snap. + +The little girl looked around and saw a boy with a big smile on his face. He was taking pictures with his camera and seemed to be having a great time. + +The little girl smiled, too. She decided to go up to the boy and asked him if she could take some photographs too. + +The boy nodded and handed her his camera. She was so excited! She snapped photos of trees and flowers and anything that made her smile. She even snapped a few photos of the boy, too. + +As the little girl snapped more photos, her smiles got bigger and bigger. Soon, the little girl was no longer miserable. She was happy and content with the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She asked her mom if she could have a sweet treat. Her mom said yes, so the girl asked for a sour candy. + +The girl was very happy with her request, but it soon turned to pain. The sour candy was too sour and it hurt her mouth! She tried to get rid of the pain by drinking some water, but it didn't help. + +The little girl felt sad and disappointed walking away with a feeling of pain in her mouth. Then, she realised that sometimes what you request can cause you a lot of pain. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old, who loved to play with his friends. One day, he wanted to show them something cool, so he found a great peanut. He shouted out to his friends, “I found this great peanut, come and see it!†+ +His friends were so excited and quickly ran over to him. One of his friends asked, “What do you include with the peanut?†+ +The 3 year old looked around and noticed he had nothing so he said, “Nothing, just this great peanut.†+ +Suddenly, the peanut split open and out crawled a bug. The 3 year old and his friends were so scared that they ran away. They never saw the bug again, and the 3 year old never showed his friends anything cool ever again. +Mummy and Daddy were angry with Jim. Jim had been naughty and broken some things. Mummy and Daddy said he needed to go out and supply some ash. + +So Jim went out with his bucket. He knocked on Mrs Smith's door and said, "Mummy and Daddy sent me to supply some ash." + +Mrs Smith was very kind. She said, "I'm sorry that Mummy and Daddy are angry. Here, take this ash for them," and she gave him a bag full of ash. + +Jim said thank you and took the bag home. He went into the room where Mummy and Daddy were and showed them the bag of ash. + +Mummy and Daddy smiled. They were not as angry anymore. Jim was relieved. +Once there was a girl who was very anxious. Every day she would have trouble sleeping. She was so anxious that she could not be happy. + +One day, her mom saw how anxious she was. She gave her a spoon. The spoon was special. The girl was very excited. + +The girl went to bed with her special spoon and she was not so anxious. She closed her eyes and soon she was feeling sleepy. + +The spoon worked its magic and the girl slept all night. Now she is not so anxious anymore. She takes her special spoon everywhere with her. +Once there was a small, humble girl, no older than three. She had a uniform she wore everyday, a bright yellow one with a big blue bow. Every day she would go outside and bury things in the soft, brown dirt. + +One day she decided to bury her uniform. She carefully pushed the fabric into the soil, before covering it up and patting the dirt down. + +Then she watched and waited. Soon, tiny yellow flowers began to appear, slowly making their way up through the ground. She was so happy! + +The small, humble girl would visit her flowers every day and watch them grow. She had discovered something wonderful and it made her smile. +The classroom was very big and Sarah was feeling a little scared. She was only three years old, but she was going to school and it was very exciting. + +At school, Sarah made lots of new friends and learned many new things. She had a teacher who was very reliable and helpful. She always felt safe and happy in the classroom. + +Every day Sarah enjoyed school and learning. She had fun with her classmates, singing songs and doing puzzles. She especially enjoyed looking out of the window and watching the birds play in the trees outside. + +At the end of the day, Sarah was sad to leave the classroom. But she always knew that tomorrow would be the same, and so she said goodbye to her friends and was soon happily on her way home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jack. He was three years old. + +One day, Jack was playing outside when he saw something. It was a big ice-cream! He wanted to have it. + +Jack knew he had to save it. He wanted to eat it all by himself. So he ran as fast as he could and he saved the ice-cream. + +The other kids saw him and they were envious. They wanted the ice-cream too. So they ran after Jack but he was too fast! + +In the end, Jack ate the delicious ice-cream all by himself. He was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child who loved wearing a colorful uniform. With its sparkly red jacket and yellow buttons, she felt cheerful every time she put it on. The child loved going to school every day in her bright uniform. + +One day, the child noticed something strange happening. Everyone around her was wearing the same kind of uniform - but not colorful like hers! She noticed that they all trusted what they were wearing. + +Suddenly, the child felt a little scared. What if the colorful uniform was not the right one? What if the other children didn't trust her? + +But then the little girl saw her teacher. She was also wearing a colorful uniform - just like hers! She saw that the teacher trusted what she was wearing, and the little girl felt happy again. + +She realized that it was okay to trust her own uniform. Even if it was colorful, she knew her teacher and friends trusted her, and that made it worth wearing. +Once upon a time, there were two twin brothers named Ben and Joe. They loved to play together, and were always up for a new adventure. One day, their mom asked them to get high up on a tree in the backyard. "Come on, boys! You can do it if you try!" + +"I'm scared!" said Ben, shaking a little. "Don't be scared, Ben!" said Joe. + +The twin brothers climbed the tree and eventually reached the top. But then, the branch started to shake! "Oh no!" yelled Joe. + +Ben had an idea. He said: "Let's hang on to each other so we don't fall down. That way, we can be safe together." + +Joe agreed, and the two brothers hugged each other tightly as the branch continued to shake. After a while, they were able to climb down to the ground. + +When they were back on solid ground, their mom said, "You two did a great job! See? Working together can help us stay safe and protected." + +The two brothers smiled and hugged. They had learned a valuable lesson that day. Together, they could be strong and safe. +One day, it rained outside. The rain was pouring down. The sky was dark and the rain was loud. + +Ana was inside, curled up on the sofa. She was scared of the rain. She thought it was too loud and was making her scared. + +Her dad saw that she was scared. He went to the window and closed the curtains. Now the loud rain was gone and Ana wasn't scared anymore. + +As the rain kept coming down outside, Ana played happy games with her dad. She felt safe and cozy inside, away from the loud rain. +Once there was a boy who wanted to win something. He went to the park and saw a big board with lots of prizes written on it. He saw a lollipop and his eyes lit up. He wanted to get it so badly! He carefully read what he had to do and followed the instructions. He did something brilliant! + +He scored the highest points and everyone cheered for him. After that, the lady gave him a big lollipop. He was so happy! He couldn't believe it. He had actually won something! He thanked the lady and ran back home with his new lollipop. + +From that day on, he was always careful to read instructions and do things brilliantly. He wanted to win lots of lollipops and he knew that he just had to keep on trying his best! +One day, Timmy was playing in the living room with his toy cars. He was so glad when his daddy came in with a big box of new equipment for him. He ran over and hugged him tight. + +"What is it, Daddy?" he asked curiously. + +"These are toys that you can play with in the backyard," his dad explained. + +Timmy was so excited that he wanted to play with them right away. His dad took out the equipment and set it up on the lawn. Timmy thought it was so fun that he didn't want to stop. + +But then his dad said it was time to go back inside. Timmy was a bit sad. + +"Why can't I stay out and play here just a bit longer?" he asked his dad. + +"That's why I brought you this equipment, so that you could remain safe while having fun," said his dad with a smile. + +Timmy finally understood and was glad that he had the right equipment to stay safe. He quickly packed up the toys and went back inside. From then on Timmy remembered to remain safe when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy family. They lived in a big lab. One day, a fire suddenly started in the lab. The family started screaming, “Help! Help!†+ +Just then, an unusual sight appeared - a big bear came rushing towards them. The bear held a bucket of water and started pouring water on the burning lab. In no time, the fire was gone. + +The family was so relieved by the bear’s help. They said to the bear, “Thank you for saving us and putting out the fire! We are ever so grateful!†+ +The bear smiled and waved goodbye, then walked back into the woods. The wealthy family thanked their lucky stars that the bear had saved them from the fire. And ever since that day, they have told their friends the wonderful story of the bear from the woods that saved their lab from burning. +Once upon a time there was a big violin. It was very fancy. A girl named Jenna wanted it very much. + +One day Jenna saw the violin in a shop. She was so excited and asked her daddy if she could have it. + +"Yes, you can have it Jenna," said her daddy. + +Jenna was so happy. She smiled and asked her daddy, "Can I play with it now?" + +"Not yet," he said. "You must finish learning first." + +Jenna was sad but she understood. She nodded and said, "OK, I will do my best to finish learning, so I can play with the fancy violin!†+ +But Jenna got sick and she couldn't finish learning. She never got to play her special violin. The end. +One day, a mommy and her three year old daughter went at the playground. When they reached the playground, the daughter saw something that was very exciting. It was a big slide! Mommy said to her daughter: "Let's go up and play in the slide!". + +But the 3 year old wasn't convinced yet. She asked her mommy: "What's a slide?". Mommy explained: "It's a big and fun thing to play in. You have to climb up and go down, and if you do it right, you get a score". + +The daughter liked the idea. She couldn't wait to go up and play. When she was up there, she started sliding slowly at first. After a couple of tries, she finally got the hang of it. She started sliding faster and faster. She was so happy about the game and her growing score, that she couldn't stop laughing. + +When the 3 year old and her mommy were back home, she told everyone about the big fun slide she played and the score she got. Everyone was very proud of her. +One day, Mary's mommy put Mary in the bathtub. Mary enjoyed playing with the toys in the tub and splashing around. As she was playing, Mary felt the water on her hands getting cooler. She looked up to see her mommy had turned off the tap and there was no more water coming out. + +Mary's mommy handed her a fluffy towel. Mary dried herself off with it and then hopped out of the bathtub. Her mommy gave her a big hug too. + +When Mary's mommy was done drying her off, she gave her a sparkly pin and fastened it onto her shirt. All the other clothes of Mary's felt warm and comfortable. + +Mary looked at the pin and it was so clear! She loved it and she showed her mommy how pretty it was. Mary was so happy and smiled. Her mommy smiled too and they hugged again. + +It was a special moment that Mary and her mommy shared together. +Once upon a time there was a queen who lived in a big palace. Every day she would wear a beautiful purple dress and eat big, yummy cakes. + +One day, the queen decided to go on an adventure. She put on her dress and set off. But then, the queen forgot something very important - her wallet. + +The queen went to a store to buy some food but the storekeeper wouldn't take her gold coins because she didn't have her wallet. The queen was sad and felt embarrassed. + +Just then, a disgusting little bug flew by and landed right on her dress. The queen was so surprised that she forgot all about her wallet. + +The bug flew away and the queen ran home, happy to be back in her palace. From then on, the queen never forgot to bring her wallet on her adventures! The end. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and a little child. The child had something that she was very worried about. + +The mommy said, "What's wrong? Why are you worried?" + +The child said, "My toy disappeared!" + +The daddy looked around and asked, "Where did it go?". + +The child said, "I don't know, it just vanished. It's so weird." + +The mommy suggested that they look for it. Together, they searched for the toy all around the house, but there was no sign of it. + +The mommy said, "It's okay, sweetheart. Maybe it just vanished into thin air." + +The daddy added, "Maybe it's gone on an adventure." + +The child smiled and said, "That's a great idea! I hope it comes back soon." + +So the family went about their day, and eventually the toy reappeared. The child was so happy to see it! They never knew where it had gone or why it had disappeared, but they were happy it was back. +Once upon a time there was a pumpkin. He was fit and strong like a young tree. He lived in the middle of a field and couldn’t decide what to do. He wasn’t sure if he should stay as a pumpkin forever, or quit and try something new. + +So he decided to quit being a pumpkin, and instead try being a strong tree. He put out his roots and leaves and stood tall in the field. He enjoyed being a tree far more than he ever had being a pumpkin. + +But then one day a big storm came. The wind blew very hard and the rain was heavy. Much to his surprise the pumpkin stayed fit while the trees around him were knocked down. + +The moral of the story is that while it is important to try new things, it is also important to never quit the things you are already good at. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl called Amy who loved to play. One day, her mommy said to her, "Amy, it is time to stop playing and eat your soup!" + +Amy didn't want to, so she said, "No! I don't want to eat soup, I want to play!" + +Her mommy said, "Amy, you must eat your soup or you will have to go to bed early." + +Amy thought about it for a moment and then decided she should eat her soup. She said, "Ok mommy, I'll eat the soup!" + +So she ate it all up, and afterwards she said, "Yum! That was delicious!" + +Then her mommy smiled and said, "Good girl Amy, that's much better than being naughty!" + +Amy was so happy and she thanked her mommy. After that, they went outside to play together. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jack. Jack was very curious about the world and he wanted to learn about different places. +One day, Jack's mommy said, "Let's go on an adventure! I'm going to introduce you to a special country." +Jack was excited. He wanted to go and explore this special country. But then he remembered that his mommy said the country was scary. He was worried. + +But Jack was brave. He packed his things and got ready to go on the big trip. When they arrived, Jack looked around and saw that the country was very different. +The houses looked different, the streets were different, and the people were different. Jack was a little scared at first, but his mommy was there, so he felt safe. + +Jack loved exploring the new country and learning all about the different things he saw. He was even brave enough to try some of the new food. +By the end of the trip, Jack wasn't so scared anymore. He walked around the country with confidence and happiness. +Jack learned that being brave and trying new things can be really fun. +Once there was a very young girl named Miley. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day while Miley was out playing, she saw something hanging from a tree. It was a green lollipop! Miley was so excited that she ran to the tree and reached out to grab it. Suddenly, a voice said, “That’s mine! You can’t have it!†Startled, Miley whipped around and saw a very tall boy standing there. + +Miley was sad and asked the boy, “Why can’t I have it?†The boy replied, “Because I found it first. It’s mine now.†Miley didn’t like that and started to cry. + +Seeing Miley’s tears, the boy softened and said, “Ok, here’s what I’ll do. You can have this other lollipop that I have. It’s yellow, not green but I think you’ll like it.†Miley smiled and thanked the boy and took the lollipop. She was so happy that she forgot all about the green lollipop that was still hanging from the tree. +There was a little girl who was very lively. She had an old hanger in her bedroom and she liked to pray near it each evening. One day, she was praying and something strange happened - her hanger began to move. It rolled and shook, as if something was coming out of it. + +The girl screamed and ran away. She was scared, but she felt brave and decided to go back and see what was happening. To her surprise, a small monster appeared from the hanger. It roared and flew around the room. + +The girl was so scared and tried to pray to make the monster go away. But the monster was too strong and there was nothing she could do. The monster eventually flew away and the girl was very sad. She had lost her most prized possession and she never got it back. +Once upon a time there was a jolly boy. He loved to go for walks and explore the world around him. One day on his way to the park, he saw a funny rabbit. He laughed and laughed at the joke and even made up one of his own. He began to joke and laugh, as he walked and walked. + +The boy's story was so funny that the rabbit couldn't stop laughing. The rabbit, in return, told the boy a joke and it was even funnier. The boy and the rabbit laughed and laughed until they reached the park. + +When they got there, the boy and the rabbit decided to have a contest to see who could make the other laugh the most. The boy and the rabbit kept telling each other jokes until they were both in tears from laughing. They played like that until sunset. + +The jolly boy said goodbye to the funny rabbit as they went to their respective homes. They both had a wonderful time playing together and the boy was forever grateful for the memories made with his new friend. From then on, the boy went for walks in the park, always looking for the funny rabbit, hoping to make new jokes and funny memories together. +John and his mom were in the kitchen. +John's mom told him, "John, can you help me with dinner?" +John said, "Sure, Mommy!" +He went to his room and got a small bowl. Then, he went to the junk drawers and started to add pieces of junk to the bowl. +John's mom saw him from the kitchen and ran in. +"What are you doing, John?" she asked. +"I'm adding stuff to the small bowl for dinner," he said. +John's mom explained to him, "John, if you add junk to dinner, it won't be yummy or healthy. You need to put healthy things in the bowl." +John looked at her and knew he made a mistake. +He took out all the junk and added vegetables, fruit and grains to the bowl. +John's mom said warmly, "That's better! Let's make dinner now together." +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very happy and always liked to play. One day he was at the park with his Mom. He saw a rod and wanted to try it out. + +His Mom gave him the rod and Tom was so excited. He started spinning it around and around and he was clapping with joy. He spun the rod so fast that it got very hot. + +But Tom was so excited he wouldn't let go. His Mom kept telling him to be careful and take a break, but Tom was too busy having fun. He kept clapping and spinning the rod until it was too hot to hold. He finally had to put it down. + +Tom's Mom was very proud of him for being so brave. She gave him a big hug and told him he did a great job. Tom was so happy and felt so proud of himself. He was still clapping with joy. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She lived in a big office building with her mum and dad. Jane's mum and dad worked very hard, day and night. + +One day, Jane's mum and dad decided to raise a little puppy. Jane was so excited! She loved the puppy and played with it every day. + +But soon, life became too tough. Jane's mum and dad had to work longer hours in the office and Jane had to look after the puppy by herself. She tried her best to feed and play with it, but it was hard for a little girl like Jane. + +Then one day, Jane's mum and dad saw how hard Jane was trying. They decided that it was too hard for one person to look after the puppy. So, they decided to find another home for the puppy. + +Jane was upset at first but knew that it was the right thing to do. She learned a valuable lesson - sometimes it is ok to ask for help when things get too tough. +John pushed the bright yellow jacket across the room. He was competitive and wanted to see who could push it the farthest. His little sister, Lily, saw what he was doing and wanted to play too. He said she could, so she grabbed her own purple jacket and placed it on the floor. + +John and Lily pushed the jackets back and forth. He would push his big and she would push her small one. Both of them got faster and faster as they started to get competitive. Soon the living room was filled with laughter as John and Lily pushed their jackets around each other. + +After a while, they decided it was a tie. They both hugged each other and thanked each other for the fun they had. Then they both put their jackets away and went off to play something else. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic named Momo. All the animals in the village liked Momo because he was always friendly and always fixed their broken toys. But Momo had a rough life. He would wake up early in the morning and stay up late into the night to fix things. + +One day, a curious lamb came over to Momo's house and asked him why he was so busy. Momo explained that he was a mechanic, which meant he fixed broken things. He told the lamb all about how he would take apart something that didn't work and figure out why it wasn't working. Then, he would make it better. The lamb was amazed! + +The lamb asked if it could help Momo, and he happily said yes. They worked together from morning till night and fixed all the broken things in the village. The animals all thanked Momo for his help, and from then on he never had to work so hard again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Ann. They always liked to do silly things together and have lots of fun. + +One day, Bob and Ann had an idea. They thought it would be fun to split their meal. So Bob peeled a banana and Ann cut an apple in two, and they shared the two pieces between them. + +But Bob and Ann soon discovered why sharing a meal was not such a good idea. When it was time for lunch, Bob had a lot of yummy food on his plate, like a tasty sandwich, some crispy chips and a juicy orange. But small Ann only had half a banana and half an apple! Bob soon realized what he had done. + +So Bob decided to give Ann a few of his chips and a slice of his sandwich. Ann happily munched down her lunch and they both agreed that it was much better to keep their meals separate... and not do silly things like sharing food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. On the side of the road, she found an old mug. She carried it with her as she wandered along the path. The path was high, so Amy had to climb up it. + +Then all of a sudden, a strange voice called out. +"Where are you going with my mug?" + +Amy looked up and saw a big horse. It was the horse that had spoken to her. + +"I just found this mug on the side of the path," said Amy. + +The horse smiled. "It's my mug! I've been looking for it everywhere. Thank you for finding it," said the horse. + +Then the horse said goodbye and wandered off. Amy waved and watched the horse go, until he disappeared in the distance. + +From that day on, whenever Amy found an old mug on the path, she would think of the friendly horse who had thanked her for finding his mug. +There was a man who was very gifted. Every day, he would go to a special place and do amazing things. People from all around would come to see him and be amazed. + +The man didn't really belong in the special place. He was different from them, but he still belonged there. He had a special purpose and a special talent. He was gifted. + +One day, a young girl came and saw the man. She was only three years old, but she went up to him and asked him what his secret was. + +The man smiled and said that the secret was that he belonged there. The little girl was so amazed, and she said that she wanted to be gifted too! The man took the girl's hand in his, and said that if she kept believing, she would find out what made her special too. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet puppy. He was so adorable! He liked to run and play in the sunshine. One day, as he was running, he found something yummy in the mud. He couldn't believe his luck! He bent down and chewed on it for a long time. + +When he was done, he shook the mud off his fur. He got some in his mouth, and he tried to spit it out. But it was too late, he had already chewed it! He didn't like the taste at all, but at least he had had some fun in the mud. + +After a while of playing, the puppy was tired. He lay down in the sunshine and enjoyed the warmth. He fell asleep, feeling happy and content. + +Life was good for this adorable pup. He would go and play in the mud, run around in the sunshine, and have lots of adventures. What fun! +Once upon a time, there was a dull gorilla. He lived in the forest all alone and wanted to join in all the fun. + +One day, he saw some children playing in the forest. They looked happy and were laughing a lot. The gorilla decided that he wanted to play too. He ambled up to them, but the children screamed and ran away. + +The gorilla was sad that the children didn't like him. He started to walk away, but then he heard a voice. It was a little girl. She said that she wasn't scared of the gorilla and wanted to play with him. + +So, the gorilla and the little girl joined together to play. They raced around the trees, made up games and laughed until they were tired. + +The gorilla was happy to have found a friend. He realized that being dull didn't matter; he only needed to find the right person to join with him. +Once upon a time there was a kind farmer named Tim. Tim always said good morning to his animals on the farm. He had a horse, cow and pig. + +One day, when Tim went to pet the horse, he noticed the horse had a whip around his neck. Tim wondered who could have been so mean to use a whip on such a kind animal. + +Tim decided to find out what had happened. He asked the birds and insects around his farm if they had seen anything. They all said no. + +Tim decided to take the whip off the horse's neck and throw it away. When he did this, the horse looked up at Tim and began to nod its head and whinny - as if it was trying to thank Tim. Tim smiled and gave the horse an apple as a treat. + +They all admired Tim for being so kind to the animals on the farm and for doing the right thing. From that day onward, Tim always made sure the animals were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to go sailing so one day she asked her parents if they could take her. Her parents said yes and smiled. Lucy was very excited. + +The morning of the sail, Lucy put on her bright blue dress and her lucky hat and she proudly went to the beach with her parents. When they arrived, they saw the most beautiful sailboat. Lucy ran over and clapped her hands with glee. + +Her father untied the rope to the sailboat and carefully tucked the sail up. "Lucy, why don't you be in charge of the sail?" he asked. She eagerly agreed and smiled. + +Her parents explained how to raise the sail and Lucy practiced a few times, reaching up as high as she could. On the fourth try, Lucy did it - she was successful! + +"You did it, Lucy!" cheered her parents. Lucy smiled and clapped her hands with pride. She was so lucky to be able to go sailing that day and she knew it. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy and the baby went to the park to play. All of a sudden, the baby took a zip from the mommy's pocket. The mommy was mad and told the baby not to take things that don't belong to him. + +The baby was sad, but he knew he was wrong. The mommy said he had to be punished for taking the zip. She said he had to stay in his room for a while. The baby was sad, but he knew that it was the right thing to do. + +After the baby served his time in his room, the mommy was proud. She said she was proud of him because he knew he was wrong and accepted his punishment. The baby was very happy that he made his mommy proud. + +The mommy and the baby hugged and then went back to the park to play again. From then on, the baby remembered to not take things that didn't belong to him. +Once there was a rock, way up in the mountain. It was a long mineral that shone in the sunshine. + +A little girl named Alice came walking by. She saw the rock and asked her Mommy, "What is that?" + +Mommy replied, "That is a rock, sweetheart. It is made of minerals and it is very long." + +Alice said, "Oh wow, can I play with it?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can pet it, but don't throw it. Rocks can break and they are very hard." + +Alice carefully touched the rock; then she hugged it and said, "I love you, Rock." + +The rock was happy to be loved. And so it stayed there in the mountain, long and strong and shining in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went to the beach. He was so excited to be there and couldn't wait to go swimming. He saw a beautiful lady in the water and asked her if he could come play with her. + +The lady said, "Yes, come swim with me." So the little boy got into the water and started to swim. He was having lots of fun and was laughing as he was going underwater. + +Suddenly, the lady said, "You can't swim here! You must go to the other side of the beach." The little boy was sad and wondered why he couldn't stay. + +The lady said, "You must go to the other side because it's too dangerous here. It's not safe for you to stay here." + +The little boy was scared but didn't want to leave. He asked, "Why is it dangerous?" + +The lady responded, "It's because the current is too strong and there are also some big rocks that could hurt you." + +The boy was sad, but he knew the lady was right and he had to go to the other side of the beach. He thanked her and went to the other side. As he was swimming, he wondered if he'd ever be able to swim in the same spot again. +One day, a boy was feeling very happy. He wanted to play a game, so he said to his mom, "Mom, let's count together!" His mom said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +The boy and his mom counted from one to ten. After they finished, the boy said, "Let's count again!" So the boy and his mom counted from one to twenty. + +After counting, the boy said, "Let's play a different game now." His mom said, "Ok, let's play a waiting game." + +The boy and his mom sat together very quietly. They waited and waited until finally the boy said, "Can we count now?" His mom said, "Yes, let's count again." + +So the boy and his mom counted from one to ten. This time, the boy was very happy and said, "Let's play the waiting game again!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old, and loved to eat. + +One morning, Mary went to the window and poked her head through it. She was amazed when she saw how incredible the garden outside was. + +“Wow,†said Mary. + +Just then, a voice came from behind the window. “What do you want to eat?†it asked her. + +“I want to eat cake, please!†said Mary, with a huge smile. + +The voice behind the window said “OK, here you go!†and a slice of cake appeared in front of her. + +Mary was thrilled. She thanked the voice and enjoyed her tasty treat. + +Mary spent all morning looking out the window. She saw all sorts of incredible things, from birds flying in the sky to little bunny rabbits hopping around the garden. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate boy named Tim, who was only three years old. He was very curious and loved learning about the world around him. + +One day, he went for a walk in the park, when he saw an old dog sitting by himself. Tim felt so sad for the poor, lonely dog, and he wanted to help it. He crept closer and slowly put out his hand for the dog to sniff. The dog whined softly and then slowly lifted its head towards Tim. + +Tim whispered softly, "It's okay. I'm here now." He slowly sat down next to the old dog and took out a sausage from his pocket. He fed the dog little chunks of the sausage, and soon the old dog began to trust Tim. + +The two of them sat together, and Tim began to stroke the dog's head gently. This seemed to comfort the old dog, and Tim smiled sadly. He knew he couldn't keep the dog forever, but he could still help it feel better. + +The moral of the story is that a caring and compassionate heart will never go to waste. At the end of the day, even the smallest acts of kindness can bring warmth and comfort to those in need. +One day, there was a young girl. She was very eager to learn new things. She always wanted to study and learn. + +One morning, she was out with her mom and saw a bakery shop. The delicious smell of pastry filled the air. The girl looked at all the treats in excitement. + +The girl asked her mom, “Can I have a pastry? Please!†Her mom replied, â€No sweetheart. You need to study first. Then you can have a treat.†The girl agreed and said, â€Ok Mom. I will study first.†+ +The girl went to her room and started to study. After she finished, she happily went outside to the bakery. The girl could not wait to pick her favorite pastry. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very playful. One day Tom saw an apple on the ground. He was excited! He picked it up and showed it to his mum. But his mum ignored him. Tom was sad. + +Tom put the apple in his pocket. He thought he would save it. He wanted to give it to someone who would be nice to him. + +Tom saw his friend Jane. Jane was very reliable. She was always nice to Tom. Tom smiled and gave Jane the apple. Jane was very happy. She thanked Tom and gave him a big hug. + +Tom felt much better. He was glad he had a reliable friend. He knew Jane would never ignore him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was having a rough day. She felt really sad and lonely and had no one to comfort her. She went all around her house looking for someone, but there was no one. + +Finally, she decided to just lie down in her crib. Even though she was still sad and lonely, she found a little bit of comfort in the crib. + +Just then, she heard a creaking sound. The crib was old and rough, and it broke in two as she lay in it. She screamed out of fear and hurt her hand. She was really scared. + +The moral of the story is that even though finding comfort can seem like a good idea, it can sometimes end badly. Its important to always stay safe, no matter how lonely or sad you feel. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a very special pet. His name was Ex. Ex liked to play everyday with the family and do silly tricks. One day the family wanted to find out how much Ex weighed, so they all went to the pet store. The store had a big machine that was designed to weigh animals. The family put Ex on the machine and the clerk said that he weighed 5 lbs! + +The family was so excited, they decided to give Ex an exam. The exam was to make sure that Ex was healthy and strong. Ex did very well on the exam, but one thing wasn't quite right. The family noticed that one of the items on the exam was a fake. Ex had to take an extra test just to make sure he was really healthy. + +In the end, everyone was happy that Ex was healthy and that he passed the extra exam. The family was so proud of Ex and they were glad that he weighed exactly 5 lbs! +Once upon a time there was a gray elephant who was looking for his meal. He searched and searched but couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly he saw a bee buzzing around a flower. He asked the bee, "Excuse me, have you seen my meal?" The bee said, "No, sorry". The elephant was disappointed and walked away. + +Moments later he encountered a big, strong lion. He asked the lion, "Have you seen my meal?" The lion said, "Yes, follow me". + +So the lion and the elephant walked until they arrived to a large tree. The lion said, "Look up, your meal is in that tree". Sure enough, the elephant’s meal was sitting in the tree. But before the elephant could get his meal, a naughty monkey grabbed it and ran off. + +The lion growled and said, "I will get your meal back". He chased the monkey until he finally caught him. Then the lion slapped him on the backside and the monkey dropped the meal. + +The elephant was so happy. He thanked the lion and said, "You are the bravest lion I have ever seen". + +The lion smiled and said, "We all need a helping hand sometimes". Then he walked away into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny liked to roll around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, the bunny saw a big pit in the ground. He wanted to explore it, but his friends said it was too dangerous. + +The bunny didn't want to listen to his friends. He thought he was independent and could do whatever he wanted. So, he hopped into the pit. + +But the pit was deep and the bunny couldn't get out. He realized that he should have listened to his friends. They were trying to keep him safe. Thankfully, his friends came to help him and pulled him out of the pit. + +The bunny learned that it's important to listen to the people who care about you. It's okay to be independent, but sometimes you need to ask for help. From then on, the bunny always listened to his friends and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They would build sandcastles and play in the water. One day, they found a shiny seashell on the beach. It was interesting because it had sparkles on it. Lily's mommy told her to polish it with a cloth to make it even shinier. + +Lily loved the seashell and took it home with her. She put it on her dresser and admired it every day. But one day, her little brother came into her room and accidentally knocked the seashell off the dresser. It broke into many pieces and Lily was very sad. She couldn't fix it no matter how much she tried. She learned that even though things may be interesting and beautiful, they can still be fragile and break easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty purse that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was there, she saw some pretty flowers and wanted to gather them. But she got nervous because there were bees buzzing around the flowers. + +Lily decided to wait until the bees flew away before she gathered the flowers. She sat down on a bench and put her purse beside her. She watched the bees fly around and felt a little scared, but she knew she wanted those pretty flowers. Finally, the bees flew away and Lily bravely gathered the flowers. She put them in her purse and went home, happy and proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to paint pictures with his colorful paints. Timmy had a cheerful smile on his face every time he painted. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to count the number of paints he had. Timmy counted them one by one and found out he had 10 paints. He was so happy to know the number of his paints. + +After counting, Timmy continued to paint. He painted a cheerful sun, a green tree, and a big red apple. He loved to paint and it made him feel so happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he was walking in his backyard when he found an enormous onion. + +"Wow, this onion is huge!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Just then, his mom came outside and saw the onion. "That's a big onion, Timmy. What are you going to do with it?" she asked. + +"I don't know," Timmy replied. "Can we keep it?" + +His mom thought for a moment and said, "Sure, we can keep it. But remember, it will remain in the backyard. We can't bring it inside because it will make the whole house smell!" + +Timmy was happy to have found such a big onion and he loved playing with it in the backyard. Every day, he would check on it and make sure it remained in the same spot. It was his special treasure and he was proud of it. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of things to do. There were swings, a sandbox, and a big slide. One day, a little boy came to the park with his mom. He saw a group of kids playing soccer, and he wanted to join in. But he didn't have a ball. + +The little boy walked around the park, looking for a ball. He saw a boy with a unique shirt, and he thought maybe he would have a ball. The little boy went up to the player and asked if he had a ball. The player said yes, and they started to play. + +The little boy was having so much fun playing soccer, he forgot all about the slide. But when the game was over, the player said, "Hey, let's go on the slide!" The little boy was so excited. They ran over to the slide and went down it together. The little boy had a great day at the park, and he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, they decided to go camping in a tent. The lion was happy and he roared with joy. + +As they were setting up the tent, the lion noticed that the sky was clear. He said to his friends, "Look, the sky is so clear today. It's a good day for camping!" + +At night, they sat around the campfire and talked. The lion said, "I love camping. It's so much fun!" His friend, the monkey, replied, "Me too! I love sleeping in the tent. It's cozy." + +The lion and his friends had a great time camping. They roared with laughter and enjoyed the clear sky. When it was time to go home, the lion said, "Let's do this again soon!" And his friends agreed. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a furry dog playing with a potato. Lily wanted to play with the dog too. + +Lily asked the dog's owner, "Can you show me how to play with your furry dog and the potato?" + +The owner said, "Sure, you can throw the potato and the dog will bring it back to you." + +Lily threw the potato and the dog brought it back. She was very happy and said, "Thank you for showing me how to play with your furry dog and the potato!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to bake cookies all by herself, but she was scared. Her mommy said she could do it, so she tried. She mixed the dough and put it in the oven. After a while, the cookies were ready and they tasted yummy! Lily succeeded in making cookies all by herself. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw some police officers there. They were very nice and said hello to her. Lily asked her mommy what the police do. Her mommy said they help people and keep them safe. Lily thought that was very cool. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store. Lily saw a toy she really wanted, but it was too expensive. Her mommy said they couldn't buy it today, but maybe another time. Lily was sad, but she remembered how she succeeded in making cookies and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play pretend with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she decided to pretend that she was a fairy and her toys were her fairy friends. + +As she was playing, she found a root sticking out of the ground. She thought it looked interesting and decided to show her fairy friends. She told them that it was a special root that could grant wishes. + +Her toys didn't believe her at first, but Lily was reliable and they trusted her. They all made a wish and, to their surprise, they came true! From that day on, Lily and her fairy friends always played in that spot and made wishes on the reliable root. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she saw a bee flying near her. She got scared and started to run around. Her friends tried to help her but the bee kept following her. + +Lily's mom came to the park to pick her up. She saw Lily running and crying. She asked her what happened and Lily told her about the bee. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, bees are sweet and won't hurt you if you don't hurt them." + +When they got home, Lily's mom drew a warm bath for her. She put some sweet-smelling bubbles in the water and helped Lily bathe. While bathing, Lily thought about what her mom said about bees. She realized that she shouldn't be scared of them and that they are important for flowers and plants to grow. + +The moral of the story is that we should not be scared of things we don't understand. Bees are sweet and important for the environment. We should respect and take care of them. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a large trunk and big ears. He loved to carry things with his strong trunk. One day, he saw a little mouse who hurt his thumb. The elephant felt sad for the mouse and wanted to help him. He gently carried the mouse with his trunk and took him to his home. The mouse was happy and thanked the elephant for his kindness. From that day on, the mouse and the elephant became good friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pretend he was a superhero. He would put on a cape and run around his backyard, pretending to save the world. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was wearing a green shirt and blue pants. Timmy said, "Hi Billy! Do you want to pretend to be superheroes with me?" + +Billy said, "Yes, I want to be a superhero too!" They both put on capes and ran around the backyard, pretending to save the world from the bad guys. + +As they were playing, Timmy said, "Look at the blue sky! It's so pretty." Billy said, "Yes, and the green grass is so soft to run on." They both smiled and continued to pretend they were superheroes, saving the world one imaginary adventure at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very obedient and always listened to his owner. One day, Max's owner wanted to weigh him to see how much he had grown. They went to the bathroom and stood on the scale together. Max weighed 10 pounds! + +After weighing Max, they went to the living room and put him on the shelf. Max loved sitting on the shelf and watching everything happening around him. He could see the birds outside and the people walking by. + +As the day went on, Max became very tired and went to sleep on the shelf. His owner came back and saw Max sleeping peacefully. They were happy to have such a good and obedient puppy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the harbor. She liked to watch the boats go in and out and listen to the seagulls squawk. One day, Lily's mom packed a hot lunch for her and they went to the harbor together. + +As they were eating, Lily noticed a big boat with a tear in its sail. She pointed it out to her mom and they both wondered how the boat would make it back to shore. After lunch, Lily played with her toys on the beach and forgot about the boat. + +Later that day, as they were leaving the harbor, Lily saw the boat again. This time, it was being towed by another boat. Her mom explained that the tear in the sail had gotten bigger and the boat couldn't make it back on its own. Lily felt happy that the boat was safe and sound. + +From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for boats in trouble at the harbor. She knew that even the biggest boats could have a tear or two, but with some help, they could still make it back to shore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a little lizard in her garden. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily was so happy to have found a new friend. + +The lizard was very gifted. It could run very fast and climb up trees. Lily loved to watch the lizard play. But one day, the lizard got scared and ran away. Lily looked everywhere for her friend, but couldn't find it. + +Lily felt sad and started to sigh. But then, she saw a beautiful flower in her garden. She picked the flower and decided to give it as a gift to the lizard when she found it again. And one day, the lizard came back! Lily was so happy and gave the lizard the flower. They played together and had so much fun. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. The caterpillar was very hungry and wanted to eat a melon. The melon was big and fat, but the caterpillar was small. The caterpillar tried to crawl up the melon, but it was too big. The caterpillar was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind ladybug saw the caterpillar and asked what was wrong. The caterpillar said it wanted to eat the fat melon, but it was too big to crawl up. The ladybug smiled and said she could help. The ladybug flew up to the top of the melon and pushed it down. The melon rolled down the hill and broke open. The caterpillar was so happy and ate lots of juicy melon. From that day on, the caterpillar and the ladybug were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. He lived in a dark cave all by himself. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the cave. She saw the monster and was scared. + +"Hello, little girl," said the monster. "Why are you scared?" + +"You are big and ugly," said Lily. + +"I know I am ugly," said the monster. "But I am also very strong. Look at this scale I can raise!" + +The monster picked up a big scale and raised it high in the air. Lily was surprised. + +"You are strong!" said Lily. "But you don't have to be alone. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The monster smiled and said, "Yes, I would love that." From that day on, Lily and the monster were best friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a yellow duck. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys now." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to play with my duck!" + +Her mom said, "You can play with your duck after you clean up. And don't forget to wear your apron so your clothes don't get dirty." + +Lily put on her apron and started to clean up her toys. She picked up her blocks and dolls and put them away. Finally, she grabbed her yellow duck and said, "Look mommy, my duck is clean now!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. Now you can play with your duck." Lily hugged her clean duck and happily played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples, especially the ones her grandma would give her. One day, Lily's brother, Max, took the last good apple from the fruit bowl. Lily was sad because she really wanted that apple. + +Max didn't want to share the apple with Lily, so he hid it under his bed. Lily searched for the apple everywhere but couldn't find it. She asked Max if he knew where it was, but he said no. + +Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. But then she had an idea. She went to the kitchen and got some peanut butter. She spread the peanut butter on a slice of bread and cut it into small pieces. She gave one piece to Max and said, "If you share the apple with me, I'll share my snack with you." Max thought about it and finally gave Lily the apple. They both enjoyed the apple and Lily's snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play too. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" replied the boy. + +They played together for a while. Suddenly, Lily saw a filthy piece of paper on the ground. + +"Ew, that's gross!" she said. + +"I'll pick it up," said the boy. + +"Thank you," said Lily. + +They continued playing and had a lot of fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to the boy. + +"Bye, thanks for playing with me," said Lily. + +"No problem, it was fun," replied the boy. + +Lily went home with a smile on her face, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a shiny sword that he used to protect his kingdom. One day, a big dragon came and started to burn everything in the village. Jack felt an urge to save his people and went to fight the dragon. + +The dragon was very strong, but Jack was clever and used his sword to defend himself. He swung the sword and hit the dragon's tail. The dragon roared in pain and flew away. The people in the village were happy and grateful to Jack for saving them. + +After the battle, Jack met a charming princess who thanked him for his bravery. They fell in love and got married. They lived happily ever after in a big castle. Jack always kept his sword close, just in case another dragon came to attack. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and it lived in the ground. One day, the seed started to grow. It grew and grew until it became a big plant with leaves and flowers. + +One day, a strong wind came and blew the plant to the left. The plant was scared and didn't know what to do. But then it remembered that it had grown strong roots that held it firmly in the ground. So, it stood up straight again. + +The plant was happy and proud of itself for growing so big and strong. It learned that even when things get tough, it can still stand tall and be brave. And that's why it's important to grow, even when things are mild and easy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a package to deliver to her friend, but she didn't know how to get there. She walked around and asked some people for help, but they didn't know where her friend lived. Lily felt troubled and sad. + +Suddenly, she saw a kind man who offered to help her. He asked her where her friend lived, and Lily told him the street name. The man knew the street and showed her the way. When they arrived, Lily gave the package to her friend, who was very happy. Lily felt relieved and happy too. She shrugged her shoulders and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big smile on his face because he loved his mommy's hugs. One day, Timmy's mommy bought him an expensive toy car. Timmy was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. + +Timmy's mommy wrapped the toy car in shiny paper and gave it to Timmy. Timmy carefully unwrapped it and saw the shiny toy car. He smiled even bigger and hugged his mommy tightly. + +Timmy loved his new toy car and played with it all day. He smiled and laughed as he drove it around the room. Timmy's mommy was happy to see her son so joyful. From that day on, Timmy's smile got even bigger every time he played with his expensive toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play outside every day. One day, Benny went on a big adventure in the forest. But the weather was rough, and it started to rain. Benny felt sad and wanted to go home. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a big, scary wolf in front of him. The wolf wanted to take Benny's honey. Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, Benny remembered his mama's words: "If you ever feel scared, just surrender and ask for help." + +So, Benny surrendered and asked for help. His mama heard him and came to rescue him from the wolf. Benny learned that it's okay to feel scared sometimes, but he can always ask for help. And from that day on, Benny always had a fun and safe adventure outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, Lily found a shiny coin on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her friends. They all wanted to have it, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Later that day, Lily's friends wanted to play with her, but she was rude and didn't want to play with them. She just wanted to keep her shiny coin all to herself. + +The next day, Lily realized that having money wasn't as fun as playing with her friends. She felt sad and lonely. So, she decided to unite with her friends and share her shiny coin with them. They all played together and had a great time. Lily learned that sharing is better than being rude and having money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her garden, especially near the hedge. The hedge was very soft and she liked to touch it. + +One day, Lily's friend Jack came to visit her. They decided to play hide-and-seek near the hedge. Jack hid behind the hedge and Lily looked for him. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. A little rabbit came out from behind the hedge. "Hello little rabbit," said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +The rabbit replied, "I live behind the hedge. It's very soft and cozy there." Lily and Jack were very surprised to hear the rabbit talk. They asked him if he wanted to play hide-and-seek with them, and the rabbit happily agreed. They all had a fun time playing together behind the soft hedge. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sweets and treats, but her mom said she couldn't have too much or her teeth would hurt. One day, Lily found a candy that looked yummy, but it was bitter when she tasted it. She didn't like it at all and threw it away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was cooking dinner and accidentally burned the chicken. It smelled bad and made Lily cough. Her mom said they couldn't eat it and they had to order pizza instead. Lily was happy because she loved pizza and it was a yummy treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and her favorite toy was a white bunny. One day, Lily's little brother came and wanted to play with her bunny. He tried to take it away but Lily didn't want to share. + +"Please Lily, can I play with your bunny?" her brother asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily replied. + +"Don't be ignorant, Lily. You should share with your brother," their mom said. + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to share her bunny with her brother. She pushed the bunny towards him and said, "Here you go, you can play with it too." + +Her brother was happy and they played together for the rest of the day. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy loved to crawl around and explore his home, which was a big garden. One day, he crawled into a big oven that his ant friends had never seen before. + +Andy was scared because it was hot inside the oven, but he was also curious. He crawled around and found some crumbs that had fallen from a cake. He was so happy and started to eat them. + +As he was eating, he had a creative idea. He wanted to make his own cake! So, he crawled out of the oven and went to find some ingredients. He found some sugar, flour, and eggs, and with his tiny ant hands, he mixed them all together. + +Finally, after working hard, Andy had made a tiny cake. He was so proud of himself and invited all his ant friends to come and share it with him. And they all lived happily ever after, crawling around and making creative things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, she noticed that her favourite toy was very dirty. It had mud and dust all over it. + +Lily knew that she had to clean her toy, so she got a cloth and wiped it clean. She felt happy when her toy was clean again. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to take care of her toys and keep them clean. She also learned that when things get dirty, it's important to wipe them clean. +Once upon a time, a little ant was walking in the park. The ant was very hungry and wanted to taste something sweet. Suddenly, the ant saw a beautiful cake on the ground. The cake was very creative and had many colors. The ant was very happy and started to eat the cake. + +But then, something bad happened. A big foot came down and squished the little ant. The ant was no longer hungry and could no longer taste anything. The creative cake was left untouched on the ground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she was playing and she stubbed her toe on a rock. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mom came over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I hurt my toe," Lily said, pointing to her foot. + +"That's unusual," her mom said. "Let's go inside and put a bandage on it." + +Lily learned that sometimes accidents happen, but it's important to take care of yourself and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wake up early and watch the sunrise with her mommy. They would sit on the porch and drink hot cocoa while they watched the sun come up over the trees. Sometimes, the sunrise was hidden behind the clouds, but Lily and her mommy still loved it. + +One day, Lily went on a walk in the woods with her daddy. They found a hidden pond with lots of little fish swimming around. Lily loved watching the fish and feeding them bread crumbs. She told her daddy that she loved the hidden pond and wanted to come back and visit it again. + +After their walk, Lily went home and drew a picture of the sunrise and the hidden pond. She showed it to her mommy and daddy and told them how much she loved spending time with them. They hugged her and told her how much they loved her too. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a walk with her mommy. They saw a big, rare bird with colorful feathers. Lily was so happy and wanted to stamp her feet with excitement. But then, the weather started to get cold and Lily began to shiver. + +"Mommy, I'm cold," said Lily. + +"We should go home," said her mommy. + +But on their way home, they saw a scary dog. The dog started to bark and Lily got scared. She tried to run away, but she tripped and fell. The dog came closer and closer, and Lily couldn't move. The dog bit her leg and Lily cried out in pain. + +Her mommy picked her up and ran to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily's leg was badly hurt and she had to stay in the hospital for a long time. She couldn't walk or play for a while. Lily was sad and wished she had never gone on the walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long, but she never wanted to take a nap. Her room was always very messy with toys all over the floor. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time for her to take a nap. But Lily didn't want to. She said, "No nap, mommy!" and kept playing with her toys. + +Mommy got upset and told Lily to shut her eyes and go to sleep. But Lily didn't listen. She kept playing and making a bigger mess. + +Suddenly, Lily knocked over a big tower of blocks and they fell all over her. She got hurt and started crying. Mommy came in and saw the messy room and Lily crying. She was very upset and told Lily that she shouldn't have disobeyed and not taken her nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pretty flute. The flute was shiny and attractive, and it made a sweet sound when Lily blew into it. + +Lily loved her flute so much that she took it everywhere she went. She would call her friends to come over and listen to her play. They would dance and sing along with her music. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her flute. She sat on a bench and played a beautiful song. A bird heard her and flew down to listen. The bird thought the flute was so attractive that it started to sing along with Lily. They played together for a while, and Lily was very happy. + +From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends. They would call each other and play music together in the park. Lily was very grateful for her pretty flute, and she knew that it had brought her a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her crystal ball. It was shiny and sparkly, and she loved to watch the light dance on its surface. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to sit down and eat her lunch, but Lily was being stubborn. She didn't want to sit down and eat. She wanted to play with her crystal ball instead. + +Lily's mom warned her that if she didn't sit down and eat, something bad might happen. But Lily didn't listen. She kept playing with her crystal ball and refused to eat her lunch. + +Suddenly, Lily's crystal ball slipped out of her hands and shattered into a million pieces. Lily was so sad and upset. She realized that her stubbornness had caused her to lose something she loved. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom when she was asked to sit down and eat her lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his house and explore new things. One day, he found a mop in the closet and decided to play with it. He pretended to clean the floor and had so much fun. + +After a while, Timmy felt very sleepy and decided to take a nap. He laid down on the couch and closed his eyes. However, he forgot to put the mop away and left it on the floor. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came home and didn't see the mop on the floor. She accidentally tripped on it and fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy felt very sad and learned that it's important to always put things away to keep others safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big train. The train had a special thing called an engine that made it go. One day, the train was going on a long trip and the passengers on the train were getting hungry. The train conductor wanted to provide food for the passengers, but he didn't have any. Then, the conductor saw a little boy on the train who had a big bag of apples. The conductor asked the boy if he could provide some apples for the hungry passengers. The boy happily shared his apples and everyone on the train was happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pizza very much. One day, she went to a peaceful park with her mommy. They sat on a bench and ate pizza together. + +Lily's mommy asked, "Do you love pizza, Lily?" + +"Yes, mommy. I love pizza so much!" Lily replied with a big smile. + +They saw some birds flying in the sky and heard them chirping. Lily asked her mommy, "Why are the birds singing, mommy?" + +Her mommy answered, "They are happy and peaceful in this beautiful park, just like us eating pizza together." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love being with you, mommy. It's peaceful and happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make them talk. One day, Lily's room was very messy. Her toys were everywhere and her clothes were on the floor. + +Suddenly, Lily's parent appeared at the door. They looked at the messy room and said, "Lily, your room is not tidy. Let's clean it up together." So, Lily and her parent worked together to put away the toys and fold the clothes. + +After they finished, Lily's room looked very tidy. She was happy to see everything in its place. Lily's parent gave her a hug and said, "Good job, Lily. Your room looks great now." From that day on, Lily always tried to keep her room tidy so her parent would be proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily decided to hide in her closet. She found a green shirt and put it on. Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her name. + +"Where are you, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I'm in the closet," Lily said. + +Her mom opened the closet door and saw Lily wearing the green shirt. "You look so pretty in that shirt," her mom said. "I have a package to deliver to Mrs. Johnson. Do you want to come with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +So, they went to Mrs. Johnson's house and delivered the package. When they got back home, Lily went back to playing hide-and-seek with her friends, feeling happy and proud of her green shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he went to the park with his mom. + +While they were playing, Timmy saw a big, scary dog. He got scared and ran to his mom. "Mommy, that dog is disgusting!" he said. + +His mom picked him up and put him on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll keep you safe," she said. + +Just then, a man came up to them with a camera. "Can I record you and your son for my TV show?" he asked. + +Timmy's mom didn't like that idea. "No, thank you. We don't want to be on TV," she said firmly. The man didn't like that answer and started to argue with her. But Timmy's mom stood her ground and eventually the man went away. + +Timmy and his mom continued to play at the park, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase balls. One day, Max's owner took him to a big park to play. Max was very excited and ran around a lot. + +Suddenly, Max saw a little boy crying. The boy had lost his ball and was very sad. Max ran over to the boy and brought him the ball. The boy was very happy and said "thank you" to Max. + +Max was a very obedient dog and always listened to his owner. His owner had brought some equipment to play with, like a Frisbee and a rope toy. Max loved playing with the equipment and had a lot of fun with his owner. + +At the end of the day, Max was tired but happy. He had made a new friend and played with lots of fun equipment. Max was grateful for his good day and went to sleep with a wagging tail. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi liked to wander around the farm. One day, Gigi wandered too far and got lost. She felt scared and didn't know how to find her way back home. + +But then, she saw a calm and kind farmer. The farmer saw that Gigi was lost and picked her up gently. He brought her back to her friends and family on the farm. + +From that day on, Gigi learned to be careful when she wandered and always stayed close to her friends. And the farmer became her friend too, always making sure she was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to go on adventures in the forest. One day, Benny's mommy said to him, "Benny, we are going on a trip. Please pack your favorite toys in your backpack." + +Benny was excited and quickly packed his toys. They walked on a track through the forest. Benny saw many trees and flowers. Suddenly, they heard a bird crying for help. Benny's mommy said, "Let's follow the sound of the bird. We need to be compassionate and help it." + +They followed the sound and found a little bird with a broken wing. Benny's mommy took out her compass and said, "We need to go back home and take care of the bird. It needs our help." Benny was sad for the bird but happy that they could help. They went back home and took care of the bird until it was better. Benny learned that it's important to be compassionate and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who loved to swim in the pond. One day, the duck saw a fish swimming in the water. The fish looked different from the other fish in the pond. The duck was curious and wanted to make friends with the fish. + +The duck swam over to the fish, but the fish swam away. The duck tried again but the fish still swam away. The duck didn't understand why the fish didn't want to be friends. + +Then, the duck saw the fish swimming towards a sinkhole. The duck knew that the sinkhole was dangerous and that the fish could get hurt. So, the duck quickly swam over to the fish and warned it about the sinkhole. The fish was grateful and realized that the duck was a good friend to have. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to look out for each other, even if we may look different from one another. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti. One day, Timmy's mom made him spaghetti for dinner. Timmy thought it was funny how the spaghetti turned around and around on his fork. He laughed and laughed. + +After dinner, Timmy and his mom played a game. They turned in circles until they got dizzy. Timmy thought it was so funny how his mom stumbled around. They had so much fun together. + +When it was time for bed, Timmy's mom read him a funny story. Timmy laughed and laughed again. Then, he turned over and went to sleep, dreaming about spaghetti and funny stories. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pebbles. One day, she found a big, messy pile of pebbles. She wanted to make it pretty, so she started to stir the pebbles around. + +As she was stirring, she noticed a little bug crawling on one of the pebbles. She gently picked up the pebble and put it back down in a different spot. + +Lily continued to stir and move the pebbles until they looked just the way she wanted them to. She was so proud of her work and couldn't wait to show her mom. From that day on, Lily loved to stir and organize things, especially messy piles of pebbles. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to jog around the park with his owner. One day, Max saw a big bone on the ground. He picked it up and tried to bite it, but it was too hard. Max's face turned sour because he couldn't eat the bone. + +Suddenly, Max saw his friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily had a yummy apple in her hand. Max ran over to her and barked, asking for a bite. Lily smiled and gave Max a small piece of the apple. Max's face turned happy and he wagged his tail. + +From that day on, Max and Lily would jog together in the park and share yummy snacks. Max never tried to bite a bone again, but he was happy to have found a sweet friend like Lily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play soccer. He was a good player and always had fun with his friends. One day, he hurt his leg and couldn't play anymore. He was sad because he loved to play so much. + +His friends wanted to help him feel better, so they came up with a plan. They decided to make a special chair that would help him feel better and be able to play again. They worked hard to complete the chair and when it was finished, they showed it to the boy. + +The boy was very happy and felt fit enough to play again. He sat in the chair and his friends pushed him around the soccer field. He was able to play with his friends again and it made him very happy. The chair was a great idea and helped the boy complete his dream of playing soccer again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby rhinoceros named Rosie. She loved to eat grass and play with her friends, but she always wanted more. One day, she saw a big, juicy tree with leaves she had never tasted before. She wanted to eat them so badly, but they were too high up. + +Rosie tried to reach the leaves by standing on her hind legs, but she couldn't quite reach. She asked her friends for help, but they were too busy playing. So, she decided to climb the tree. She had never climbed a tree before, but she was determined to get those leaves. + +As she climbed higher and higher, she started to feel tired. She sighed and thought about giving up, but she was so close. Finally, she reached the top and started to eat the leaves. They were delicious! + +But then, a branch broke and Rosie fell to the ground. She was hurt and couldn't get up. Her friends heard the noise and came running. They tried to help her, but it was too late. Rosie had hurt herself too badly and passed away. Her friends were sad and missed her very much. They knew they should have helped her when she asked for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily went on an adventure to the west, where the sun sets. She walked and walked until she saw a big, scary castle. + +Lily wanted to know how big the castle was, so she took out a ruler to measure it. The castle was very tall and wide! Suddenly, she heard a scary noise coming from inside the castle. She was scared, but she was also curious. + +Lily decided to go inside and see what was making the noise. As she walked through the castle, she saw lots of spooky things like ghosts and bats. But she kept going until she found a little kitten that was stuck in a trap. Lily rescued the kitten and they became best friends. + +From that day on, Lily and her kitten went on many more adventures together, but they never forgot about the scary castle they had explored in the west. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rat named Jerry. One day, Lily took Jerry outside to play. It was raining and everything was wet. + +Jerry said, "I don't like the rain. Can we go inside and take a nap?" + +Lily replied, "No, Jerry. We have to play. It's not nap time yet." + +Suddenly, a big cat appeared and tried to catch Jerry. Lily grabbed Jerry and ran inside. Jerry was safe, but Lily was scared. She said to Jerry, "I'm sorry. You were right. It's nap time now. Let's take a nap together." + +And so, Lily and Jerry took a nap and dreamt of sunny days ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her teddy bear with her, but when they were playing, Lily accidentally dropped her teddy bear and it got lost. + +Lily was very sad and she cried a lot. Her friends tried to help her look for the teddy bear, but they couldn't find it. Just when Lily thought she would never see her teddy bear again, a kind lady found it and returned it to her. + +Lily was so happy and she enjoyed hugging her teddy bear again. The kind lady also gave Lily a beautiful diamond necklace as a reward for being such a good girl. Lily was so happy and she wore her diamond necklace every day. She never forgot to take her teddy bear with her wherever she went because she loved it so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would stack them up high and make little houses and towers. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big box to play with. Timmy was so excited! He decided to build a little fort with the box. + +As Timmy was building his fort, he accidentally knocked over a cup of juice. The juice spilled all over the floor and made a big tip on the carpet. Timmy's mom came in and saw the mess. She wasn't mad though, she just helped Timmy clean it up. After they finished cleaning, Timmy went back to building his fort. He was so happy to have a new place to play in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite cap everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were playing hide and seek when Timmy saw a squirrel. He tried to poke the squirrel with a stick, but the squirrel ran away. + +After a while, Timmy got confused and couldn't find his friends. He looked all around the park, but he couldn't see them anywhere. Just then, he saw his friend's cap lying on the ground. He picked it up and shouted, "I found it!" Suddenly, his friends jumped out from behind the bushes and surprised him. They had been hiding there the whole time. Timmy was happy that he found the cap and even happier to be reunited with his friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy saw a big truck with big wheels. He wanted to go on it, but he was too small. + +Timmy said to his mom, "Mommy, I want to go on the big truck with big wheels." + +His mom said, "I'm sorry, Timmy, but you're too small to go on the truck. The wheels are too deep for you." + +Timmy was sad, but his mom took him to the swings instead. Timmy had fun swinging back and forth. He said to his mom, "Mommy, I like swinging. It's fun!" + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy." And they swung together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, Max's ball rolled into a bush. Max tried to get his ball, but it was stuck. Suddenly, a kind girl appeared and helped Max get his ball. + +"Thank you for helping me," Max said. + +"You're welcome," the girl replied with a smile. + +Max was so happy that he wagged his tail. The girl noticed that Max didn't have a frame for his picture at home. + +"You know what, Max? I have a spare frame at home. Do you want it?" the girl asked. + +Max nodded his head excitedly. + +The girl went home and brought back the frame for Max. Max was so happy that he licked the girl's hand. + +"Thank you so much! You are so kind," Max said. + +The moral of the story is that when we are kind to others, good things can happen. Even when things seem bitter, like losing a ball, something good can appear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her bright pink dress. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some toys. She saw a shiny toy car that she really wanted, but it had a big price tag on it. + +Lily's mommy told her that they couldn't buy the toy car because it was too expensive. Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She started to dance and twirl around in the store, and soon other people started to watch her. They thought she was so cute and happy that they started to dance too! + +After a while, the store manager came over and saw everyone dancing. He was so happy that he decided to give Lily the toy car as a gift. Lily was so excited and thanked everyone with a big smile. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes dancing can make things better, even when the price is too high. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a bright daisy in the grass. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "That's a pretty flower, Lily. Let's put it in a vase and serve it as a decoration for our dinner tonight." + +Lily was so happy to hear that her daisy would be part of their dinner. She couldn't wait to show it off to her family. When they sat down to eat, Lily proudly pointed to the daisy in the vase and said, "Look, I found this flower outside and now it's serving us as a decoration!" + +Everyone smiled at Lily and told her what a great job she did. From that day on, Lily loved finding bright daisies and serving them as decorations for their family dinners. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was getting ready for bed and she couldn't find her favorite sock. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Finally, she settled for a different sock, but it wasn't as cozy as her favorite one. + +As she was getting into bed, Lily noticed that she was feeling very slow and tired. She realized that she had been playing all day and it was time to rest. She snuggled up under her blankets and closed her eyes. + +The next morning, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play again. She searched for her missing sock and finally found it hiding under her bed. She put it on and felt happy that she had her cozy sock back. From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her socks in the right place so she wouldn't have to settle for a different one again. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat with a little girl named Lily inside. She wanted to row the boat by herself, but she didn't know how. So, she asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you teach me how to row the boat?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. First, you need to feel the oars in your hands and then put them in the water. After that, you can row the boat," her mom said. + +Lily followed her mom's advice and soon she was rowing the boat all by herself. She felt proud and happy. Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Always remember that when you want to do something, just try and you will succeed." + +Lily learned that if she tried, even if she felt small, she could achieve anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with balls of yarn. One day, Mittens found a needle on the floor. She was curious and picked it up. She looked at it for a while, and then she decided to fold a piece of paper in half and use the needle to make tiny holes in it. Mittens had lots of fun doing this, but she knew she had to be careful with the needle because it was sharp. After she was done, she put the needle back where she found it and went back to playing with her yarn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her toys. One day, she wanted to play with her favorite doll, but she couldn't find it. She searched everywhere, but the doll was nowhere to be found. + +Lily asked her brother if he had seen the doll, but he said no. She asked her mom and dad, but they didn't know either. Lily started to feel sad and worried. She thought someone had taken her doll. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother found the doll in his toy case. He had taken it without asking. Lily was happy to have her doll back, but she told her brother it was naughty to take things without asking. Her brother said sorry and promised to always ask please before taking something. From that day on, Lily and her brother learned to share and play together nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy top and watch it spin round and round. One day, Timmy's hair grew very long and his mom said he needed a haircut. She took him to the barber shop where he sat in a big chair and the barber snipped away. While he sat there, Timmy saw a toy top just like his own on a shelf. He asked the barber if he could play with it and the barber said yes. Timmy spun the top and watched it go round and round just like his own. When his haircut was finished, Timmy thanked the barber and went home with a fresh new look and a fun new toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big boat called a yacht in the water. He wanted to go on the yacht, but it was too far away. + +Timmy saw a soccer ball on the ground. He kicked the ball and it went flying into the water. He was sad. But then, a man on the yacht saw the ball and threw it back to Timmy. Timmy was happy and thanked the man. + +The man on the yacht was very busy, but he took the time to be kind to Timmy. Timmy learned that even when people are busy, they can still be nice. And he never forgot the day he kicked the ball and met the kind man on the yacht. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to get some milk from the refrigerator. Timmy ran to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. Suddenly, the refrigerator fell over and crushed Timmy. It wasn't fair that Timmy had to die because of a falling refrigerator. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he took his toy car to the park to play with his friends. + +When he got to the park, he saw his friends playing with a ball. Timmy wanted to play too, so he asked his friends if he could join them. They said yes and started to play together. + +After a while, they all started to laugh and have fun. Timmy's friend, Johnny, said, "Timmy, your car is made of gold!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, but it's not real gold. It's just a toy." + +Suddenly, the ball bounced and hit Timmy's car. Timmy was worried that his car might be tough, but it was just fine. His friends said, "Wow, your car is tough!" Timmy was happy that his car was okay and they all continued to play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved ice cream cones more than anything in the world. One day, she went to the ice cream truck and asked for a vanilla cone. But when she reached into her pocket, she realized she didn't have any money. She felt helpless and sad. + +The ice cream man saw how sad Lily was and asked her what was wrong. She told him she didn't have any money for her cone. The ice cream man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll give you a cone for free." Lily was so happy and thanked him. + +As she walked away, she heard a little boy crying because he dropped his ice cream cone. Lily asked him if he was okay and he said no. So, Lily gave him her cone and he stopped crying. The ice cream man saw what happened and gave Lily another cone for being so kind. + +From that day on, Lily always shared her ice cream cones with others who were feeling helpless or sad. And she always remembered the kindness of the ice cream man who helped her when she needed it most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she found a big log. It was very heavy, but she managed to drag it to her favorite spot. + +Suddenly, a boy named Max appeared. He said, "That log is disgusting! Why do you like it?" + +Lily replied, "I understand that it looks dirty, but I like it because it's my special spot." + +Max didn't understand, and he wanted to play in the same spot. Lily didn't want to share, so they started to argue. + +Finally, they decided to take turns playing in the spot. Lily played with the log, and Max played with the rocks nearby. They both had fun, and they learned to share. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Max. Max loved to zoom around the park and play fetch with his owner, Lily. One day, while they were playing, Max saw a little boy crying on a bench. + +Max went over to the boy and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The boy sniffled and said, "I lost my toy car." + +Max wanted to help the boy, so he sniffed around the park until he found the toy car. When he brought it back to the boy, the boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Max!" + +Suddenly, Max felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed. The boy giggled and said, "Bless you, Max!" + +Max learned that it's important to help others, and sometimes a sneeze can make someone happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a tray of cookies to eat. Timmy was very happy and ate all the cookies. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came and wanted a cookie too. Timmy didn't want to share and they started to fight. They knocked over the tray and all the cookies fell on the floor. Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his sister. Mommy helped them clean up the mess and they all hugged and ate the last cookie together. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named BunBun. BunBun loved to eat celery because it was crunchy and tasty. One day, BunBun went to the store to buy some celery. But when BunBun got to the store, all the celery was gone! + +BunBun asked the store worker where the celery was. The worker said, "I'm sorry, we're all out of celery. We put it in a sack and sent it away." BunBun was sad because BunBun really wanted some celery. + +But then, the store worker said, "Don't worry, we have something else that's pink and crunchy. It's called a watermelon!" BunBun tried the watermelon and it was just as yummy as the celery. BunBun was happy again and went home with a big smile on BunBun's face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything in the world. Every morning, her mom would make her waffles for breakfast. One day, Lily decided to go on an adventure to find the biggest waffle in the world. + +As she was walking through the forest, she saw a big, foolish bear. The bear looked very scary, but Lily knew she had to protect herself. She remembered her mom's advice to stay calm and make loud noises to scare away bears. So, she started shouting and clapping her hands. The bear got scared and ran away. + +Lily continued her adventure and finally found the biggest waffle she had ever seen. She was so happy and took a big bite. It was delicious! She realized that sometimes, it's important to be brave and protect yourself from danger, but it's also okay to have fun and enjoy the little things in life like waffles. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He searched through his kitchen but couldn't find anything he liked. Suddenly, he remembered he had a gem that his grandma gave him. He thought the gem was very pretty and shiny. + +Timmy decided to act like he was a pirate and the gem was his treasure. He put the gem in his pocket and went outside to search for more treasure. As he walked around, he saw a bird that looked very hungry. Timmy felt bad for the bird and decided to share his gem with it. + +The bird was very happy and Timmy felt happy too. They both enjoyed the rest of the day together, looking for more treasure and having fun. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was when her family would have pancakes for breakfast. One Sunday, Lily's dad was making pancakes and he asked Lily to help him pour the batter into the pan. + +Lily was so excited to help, but she poured too much batter and it spilled all over the counter. Her dad said, "Oh no, Lily! That was a foolish mistake. Let's clean it up together." + +After they cleaned up the mess, Lily's dad asked her what she wanted to do for the rest of the day. Lily said, "I want to go to the park and play on the swings!" Her dad smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea. Let's go!" + +As they walked to the park, Lily and her dad talked about their favorite things to do on Sundays. Lily said, "I love helping you make pancakes, even if I make a foolish mistake sometimes." Her dad hugged her and said, "I love it too, Lily. You're the best helper I could ever ask for." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went to a big field to play with his friends. They ran and played together, laughing and having fun. + +Suddenly, they found a big rock in the middle of the field. Timmy climbed on top of the rock and felt very proud of himself. He looked around and saw his friends watching him. + +Timmy then jumped off the rock and started running again. They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Timmy went to bed that night feeling happy and excited for the next adventure he would have with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy giraffe named Jerry. Jerry was always sticking his long neck into other animals' business. One day, Jerry saw a group of animals walking towards an oasis. Jerry wanted to know what they were doing, so he leaned over to ask them. + +"Hey, what are you guys doing?" asked Jerry. + +"We're going to the oasis to drink some water," said the elephant. + +"Can I come too?" asked Jerry. + +"Of course!" said the monkey. "The more, the merrier!" + +So, Jerry followed the group to the oasis. He drank some water and had a great time with his new friends. From that day on, Jerry learned that sometimes it's better to mind his own business and just enjoy the company of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sweet teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She left her teddy bear at home and she missed it very much. + +When she got back home, she hugged her teddy bear tightly and said, "I missed you so much, my sweet teddy." Her mom saw how much she loved her teddy bear and said, "You know Lily, it's important to take care of the things we love, just like you take care of your teddy bear." + +Lily listened to her mom and promised to take better care of her teddy bear. From that day on, she made sure to always bring it with her wherever she went. She even made a little model bed for her teddy bear to sleep in at night. Lily learned that taking care of the things we love is important and makes us happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved his red ball. He played with it every day and felt happy when he held it. One day, he went to the park to play with his ball. But he saw a big dog with a spike collar. The boy got scared and ran away, leaving his ball behind. + +The dog saw the ball and wanted to play with it. He tried to pick it up, but his spike collar popped the ball. The boy was sad when he saw his ball was gone. He realized that he should have been brave and stayed to get his ball back. Now he doesn't own his red ball anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a red shirt that he loved to wear. One day, his mom bought him a new shirt that was blue and had a picture of a dinosaur on it. Timmy was so excited to wear it to school the next day. + +When he got to school, his friend Billy saw his new shirt and said, "Wow, Timmy! Your shirt is so cool!" Timmy felt happy and generous, so he let Billy borrow his favorite toy car to play with during recess. + +Later that day, Timmy's teacher told the class that they were going to have a pizza party. Timmy was so excited because he loved pizza. He even offered to share his pizza with Billy because he was feeling so generous. They had a great time at the party and Timmy went home with a full belly and a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy vase. One day, Lily accidentally knocked over the vase and it broke into many pieces. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came to help her solve the problem. They tried to glue the pieces back together, but it didn't work. The vase was still broken and couldn't be fixed. + +Lily was upset, but her mommy told her it was okay because the vase was harmless and no one got hurt. However, Lily couldn't stop crying because she loved her vase so much. + +In the end, Lily learned that accidents happen and sometimes things can't be fixed. She hugged her mommy and promised to be more careful with her toys from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil, but she was too shy to show anyone her pictures. One day, Lily was drawing in her room when her mom came in. + +Mom: "What are you drawing, Lily?" + +Lily: "Just some flowers." + +Mom: "Can I see?" + +Lily: "No, I'm too shy." + +Mom: "It's okay to be shy, but you should share your beautiful drawings with others." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to show her the picture. Her mom loved it and said, "You are such a talented artist, Lily. Don't be afraid to share your art with the world." + +From that day on, Lily wasn't as shy and started showing her drawings to her family and friends. She even entered a drawing contest and won first place! Lily realized that sometimes it's good to shut off your shyness and share your talents with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat shrimp because it was her favorite food. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some shrimp for dinner. When they got to the store, Lily saw a powerful toy that she wanted to buy instead. + +Lily couldn't decide whether to buy the shrimp or the toy. She thought the toy was more fun, but the shrimp was more important for dinner. Finally, she decided to buy the toy and her mom agreed. + +When they got home, Lily's mom started to cook the shrimp for dinner. But suddenly, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She had eaten too much candy earlier in the day and the shrimp made her feel sick. She had to go to the hospital and the doctors couldn't help her. Sadly, Lily passed away because she made a bad decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was always restless and wanted to go outside to play. One day, Max's owner said, "Max, it's time to go home." Max was sad because he wanted to keep playing, but he knew he had to go home. + +When Max got home, he saw his owner's daughter, Lily, dancing in the living room. Max wanted to join in and dance too! So, he barked and jumped around, trying to show Lily that he wanted to dance. Lily laughed and said, "Max, you're such a silly dog!" + +Max was happy that he could join in on the fun and dance with Lily. After they finished dancing, Max was tired and wanted to rest. He curled up in his bed and fell asleep, dreaming about the fun dance he had with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the field near her house. One day, she saw a big black bird on the ground. The bird had hurt its wing and couldn't fly. Lily felt sad for the bird and decided to help it. She gently picked up the bird and took it to her mom. Her mom carefully put the bird in a box and said they would take it to the animal doctor, who is called a vet. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They wanted to play baseball, but they didn't have a ball. Lily had an idea! She remembered that her dad had a pitch, which is a big stick that people use to hit balls. She asked her dad if she could borrow it and he said yes. They used the pitch to hit a big, black ball that they found in the park. It was so much fun! + +After they finished playing, Lily went home and told her mom all about her day. She was happy that she was able to help the bird and have fun with her friends. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others and have fun at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max was very intelligent and loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max saw a delivery man with a big truck. The delivery man had a big box with a frame inside. + +Max barked happily and ran over to the delivery man. "What's in the box?" Max asked. "It's a picture frame," the delivery man replied. "I'm delivering it to the house over there." + +Max followed the delivery man to the house and watched as he delivered the frame. "That's a beautiful frame," Max said. "I wish I had a picture to put in it." + +Just then, the owner of the house came outside and saw Max. "What a cute dog!" she exclaimed. "Would you like to come inside and play with my children?" Max wagged his tail happily and followed the owner inside. He had a great time playing with the children and even got his picture taken to put in the new frame. +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 was walking in the park when she saw a boy trying to balance on a log. + +"Hi, what are you doing?" Lily asked the boy. + +"I'm trying to balance on this log," the boy replied. + +Lily watched as the boy tried to balance, but he kept falling off. She thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe you need to use your brain to help you balance." + +The boy looked at her with a gloomy expression and said, "I don't know how to use my brain to balance." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll show you." She then proceeded to explain to the boy how he could use his brain to help him balance on the log. With her guidance, the boy was able to balance on the log without falling off. From that day on, they became good friends and enjoyed many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and catching butterflies. One day, she saw a big, red balloon tied to a tree. She wanted to play with it, but it was too high up. + +Lily's dad came outside and saw her looking up at the balloon. "Do you want me to get it for you?" he asked. Lily nodded her head excitedly. + +Her dad took off his glove and reached up to grab the string. But as soon as he touched it, the balloon popped! Lily was so embarrassed that she hid behind her dad's leg. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her dad said. "It was just an accident. Sometimes things like that happen." And with a smile, he released the string of the broken balloon into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, she decided to go on an adventure and climb up a big hill. + +As she climbed, she saw a valley below. It looked scary because it was so deep and dark. But Lily was brave and kept climbing until she reached the top. + +When she got there, she saw a big truck that was trying to load some heavy boxes. The driver was having trouble because the boxes were too heavy. + +Lily went over to the driver and said, "I can help you load those boxes!" The driver was grateful and together they loaded the boxes onto the truck. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a silly oyster. The oyster liked to walk around the beach. One day, the oyster saw a crab walking sideways. The oyster thought it was very silly. + +The oyster continued to walk along the beach and saw a seagull flying above. The oyster tried to fly like the seagull but couldn't. The oyster decided to stick to walking. + +As the sun began to set, the oyster walked back to its home in the ocean. The oyster was happy to have gone for a walk and seen all the silly things on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip to a faraway land. Lily was very excited and asked her mom if she could bring her favorite doll. + +When they arrived in the new land, Lily saw that everyone spoke a different language. She didn't understand anything they were saying! She felt sad and alone. But then, a kind lady came up to her and told her that there were special books available that could help her learn the new language. + +Lily was so happy and thanked the lady. She went to the library and found the books. She read them every day and soon she was able to understand the people in the new land. She even made new friends and had lots of fun. When Lily came back home, she told her friends all about her adventure and how she learned a new language. Her friends were impressed and asked her to teach them too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met an old lady who had a very ancient necklace. Lily was amazed by the necklace and asked the lady where she got it from. The lady said she got it from her great-great-grandmother. + +Lily then showed the lady her crayon drawings and the lady was very impressed. The two of them sat together and drew pictures of the park and the trees. They had a lot of fun together. After a while, it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to the lady and promised to come back and visit her again soon. From that day on, Lily went to the park every week to meet her new friend and draw pictures together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to do things with his hands. One day, he went to a lab to do some experiments. The lab was big and had lots of cool tools. Timmy was very happy. + +At the lab, Timmy met a scientist named Dr. Smith. Dr. Smith was very honest and nice. He showed Timmy how to do some experiments. Timmy was very excited and did his best. He loved being in the lab with Dr. Smith. + +After a while, Timmy's experiments were finished. Dr. Smith was very proud of Timmy. He said, "You did a great job, Timmy. You are a very honest and hardworking boy." Timmy smiled and felt very happy. He knew he would always remember his time in the lab with Dr. Smith. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy duck that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy decided to take his toy duck to the pool. He wanted to see if it could dive underwater. + +Timmy threw the toy duck into the pool and watched it sink to the bottom. He took a deep breath and dove into the water to get it. As he swam down, he saw something unusual. It was a shiny rock that sparkled in the sun. Timmy picked it up and brought it to the surface. + +When he got out of the pool, Timmy showed his mom the toy duck and the unusual rock. She was very proud of him for being so brave and finding something special. From that day on, Timmy always brought his toy duck to the pool so he could dive for it and find other unusual treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the laundry. Timmy didn't want to help because he wanted to play outside. + +His mom said, "If you help me with the laundry, we can go on an adventurous walk later." Timmy thought about it and decided to help his mom. + +After they finished the laundry, Timmy's mom said, "You succeeded in helping me with the laundry. Now let's go on our adventurous walk!" Timmy was excited and they went on a walk in the forest. They saw many animals and had a great time. + +When they got back home, Timmy's mom said, "Thank you for helping me and being so adventurous. Let's do the laundry together again next time!" Timmy smiled and hugged his mom. He was happy he helped and had fun on their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball inside the house. He accidentally broke a vase that belonged to his mom. + +His mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, you were being careless. You need to be more careful with your toys." + +Timmy felt sad and said, "I'm sorry mommy, I didn't mean to break it." + +His mom said, "I know you didn't mean to, but you still need to be more careful. As a punishment, you can't play with your toys for the rest of the day." + +Timmy was sad but he knew he had to listen to his mom. Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and brought some good news. He said, "Guess what Timmy? We're going to the park tomorrow!" + +Timmy was so excited and forgot all about his punishment. He learned to be more careful with his toys and was happy to hear the good news. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play with her friends. One day, she went to the park and found a lost brush on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look, Timmy! I found a brush!" said Lily. + +Timmy replied, "That's great! Maybe we can use it to brush the dog's fur." + +Lily thought that was a good idea, so they went to Timmy's house to find his dog. When they got there, they saw that the dog was very dirty and needed a bath. They used the brush to clean the dog and it became very happy. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy would always go to the park together and look for lost things to help others. They knew that even young kids like them could make a big difference in the world. +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 hidden treasure buried in the ground. She dug and dug until she found a small box. Inside the box, there was a juice box that she could drink. She was so happy! She sat down and drank it all up in just one minute. From that day on, she always checked the ground for more hidden treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had lots of wheels. The driver of the truck was a man with a big hat. He liked to drive fast and zoom down the road. + +One day, the man stopped the truck and got out. He saw a little skunk on the side of the road. The skunk was smelly and needed help. The man picked up the skunk and put him in the back of the truck. + +The skunk was happy to be lifted up and taken away from the road. He rode in the back of the truck and watched the world zoom by. When they got to a nice place, the man let the skunk go. The skunk was happy and ran away, leaving a smelly trail behind him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially the ones with pictures of animals. One day, she found a book on a high shelf that she wanted to read. But she was too small to reach it. + +Lily tried to climb on a chair, but it was too wobbly. So, she asked her mommy to help her remove the book from the high shelf. Her mommy picked her up and got the book down for her. + +Lily was so happy to finally have the book in her hands. She sat down on the floor and looked at all the pictures of animals. She loved the book so much that she asked her mommy to read it to her every night before bed. And that's what they did, every night, until Lily fell asleep with the book in her hands. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and she had a special teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's teddy bear got dirty and she wanted to clean it. + +Lily's mom told her that she could polish the teddy bear in the lab where she worked. Lily was worried that her teddy bear might get lost in the big lab, but her mom promised to keep an eye on it. + +Lily and her mom went to the lab and her mom helped her polish the teddy bear until it was shiny and clean. Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back and she hugged it tightly. + +As they were leaving the lab, Lily's mom asked her, "Did you have fun polishing your teddy bear?" Lily replied, "Yes, I did. Thank you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily was feeling sad because her toy broke. She started to weep and cry. + +Her mom came to her and asked what happened. Lily told her mom that her toy was broken. Her mom gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." + +Lily felt happy again and said, "Mommy, you're not foolish. You always know the right words to make me feel better." They fixed the toy and Lily played with it happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big car called an automobile. It was red and shiny and could go very fast. One day, a man came and asked the car to help him load some boxes into the back. The car was happy to help and opened its big trunk. + +As they were loading the boxes, the man noticed something hidden in the car. It was a toy car that belonged to the owner's child. The man smiled and took the toy car out to show the child. The child was very happy to see their toy car and thanked the man. + +From that day on, the automobile was known as a helpful car that could even find hidden toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong lion named Leo. Leo lived in a big jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, Leo heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. He went to check and saw a little rabbit trying to hide from a stupid fox. + +Leo knew he had to protect the little rabbit from the fox. He roared loudly and scared the fox away. The little rabbit was very scared yet grateful to Leo for protecting him. From that day on, the little rabbit and Leo became good friends and played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the grass. One day, Benny's mommy told him that he needed a haircut. Benny didn't like haircuts. He thought they were scary and uncomfortable. + +The next day, Benny went to the barber shop with his mommy. The barber was very nice and gentle. He had delicate hands and a big smile. Benny felt better when he saw the barber's smile. The barber started to cut Benny's hair. Benny closed his eyes and waited for it to be over. But then, something unexpected happened. + +Suddenly, Benny felt a tickle on his nose. He opened his eyes and saw a little bird sitting on his head! The bird had made a nest in Benny's hair! Everyone in the barber shop laughed and Benny laughed too. He realized that haircuts can be fun and exciting. From that day on, Benny loved getting haircuts and he always looked for birds in his hair. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. Lily loved animals and was very excited to see all the different kinds. As they walked around, Lily saw a penguin waddling around in its enclosure. The penguin looked very happy and Lily thought it was very cute. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the gift shop. Lily saw a toy penguin on the shelf and asked her mommy if she could buy it. Her mommy said no because they had already bought a souvenir earlier. Lily felt sad but didn't say anything. + +As they were leaving the zoo, Lily felt a little dizzy from all the excitement. She held onto her mommy's hand tightly and they walked slowly to the car. Suddenly, Lily's mommy surprised her by taking out the toy penguin from her bag. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. She knew her mommy had bought it for her as a surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to run and play outside. One day, Max's owner said it was time to go for a walk. Max was so excited that he started to hurry down the road. + +As they walked, Max saw a squirrel up in a tree. He wanted to chase it, but his owner said no. Max was sad, but he knew he had to listen. They kept walking down the road until they saw a big puddle. Max loved to jump in puddles, but his owner said they had to go around it. + +Finally, they made it back home. Max was tired from all the walking, but he was happy because he got to spend time with his owner. He knew that tomorrow they would go for another walk, and maybe he could chase that squirrel then. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy boats in the bathtub. One day, Tim's mom took him to the park. Tim was eager to play on the swings and slide. + +While playing, Tim saw a sailor walking by. The sailor had a big bag with him. Tim asked the sailor, "What's in your bag?" The sailor replied, "It's my lunch. I'm going to eat it by the lake." + +Tim was curious and asked, "Can I come with you?" The sailor smiled and said, "Sure, I could use some company." They walked to the lake together and sat on a bench. Tim watched as the sailor ate his sandwich and fruit. + +After they finished eating, the sailor said, "I have to go back to my boat now. It was nice meeting you, Tim." Tim waved goodbye and went back to playing on the swings. From that day on, Tim always remembered the sailor and the fun day they had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily woke up and looked outside her window. She saw that the sky was white and there was fog all around. She put on her warm coat and went outside to play. + +Lily and her friends decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. They ran around the park, trying to find each other. Suddenly, Lily saw something that matched the color of the fog. It was her friend, Emily, hiding behind a tree. Lily ran over to Emily and gave her a big hug. + +After they finished playing, Lily went back home. She told her mom about the white sky and the fog. Her mom explained that sometimes the weather can make the sky look white and make it hard to see far away. Lily thought it was cool and wanted to learn more about the weather. From that day on, Lily paid attention to the sky and the weather every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and soar through the clouds. One day, while flying, Tweetie saw a big maze on the ground. Tweetie was curious and decided to fly down and explore the maze. + +As Tweetie flew through the maze, he met a little mouse named Squeaky. Squeaky was lost and couldn't find his way out of the maze. Tweetie offered to help and together they flew over the maze to find the perfect way out. + +After a while, they found the way out and Squeaky was very happy. "Thank you, Tweetie! You are the best friend ever!" said Squeaky. Tweetie smiled and replied, "No problem, Squeaky. It was fun to explore the maze with you. Let's fly high up in the sky again and soar through the clouds!" And they both flew away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy at the market. One day, her mommy asked her to cut some fruits for the customers. Lily was very excited to help. She took the knife and started cutting the fruits. But then, she accidentally cut her finger. + +Lily started crying and her mommy hugged her. She told Lily that she should always be careful when using sharp things like knives. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful next time. + +After that day, whenever Lily went to the market, she would always remember to be careful. She didn't want to get hurt again. And that's why it's important to always be careful when doing things, even if it seems easy or fun. It's better to be safe than sorry. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play outside with his bucket. One day, he went to the park to play. It was a hot day and Tim was very thirsty. He went to the water fountain to get a drink, but the water wouldn't come out. Tim was miserable because he was so thirsty. + +Then, Tim saw a big cloud in the sky. Suddenly, the cloud made a loud noise and lightning struck a tree. Tim was scared and ran to his bucket to hide. He felt safe in his bucket and watched as the rain started to fall. The rain filled up Tim's bucket and he was happy because he could finally drink some water. + +After the rain stopped, Tim went home and told his mom about the strike of lightning. She was surprised and happy that Tim was safe. Tim went to bed that night feeling tired but content. He knew that his bucket could keep him safe from the strike of lightning. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She was very flexible and could do cartwheels and splits. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a frog. + +"Hello, little frog," said the princess. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm lost," replied the frog. "Can I stay with you in your castle?" + +"Of course!" said the princess. "You can stay as long as you want." + +So the frog stayed with the princess in the castle. They played together and had lots of fun. The princess even taught the frog how to do cartwheels. + +One day, the frog said, "Thank you for letting me stay in your castle, but I must go back to my home now." + +The princess was sad to see the frog go, but she knew he had to leave. She waved goodbye and watched the frog hop away. From that day on, the princess always remembered the little frog who had come to stay in her castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived far away. One day, Lily's mommy said they couldn't visit grandma because they didn't have enough money to buy a train ticket. Lily was sad because she missed her grandma very much. + +Lily had an idea. She went to her room and found an old board. She asked her mommy to help her paint it. They painted the board with fine colors and made it look beautiful. Then, they took the board to the train station and asked the conductor if they could ride on the board. The conductor said yes, but only if they promised to be careful. + +Lily and her mommy got on the board and rode it all the way to grandma's house. They had so much fun on the board and were very happy to see grandma. But when they got back to the train station, the conductor was angry. He said they weren't supposed to ride on the board and they could have gotten hurt. Lily felt bad for breaking the rules, but she was happy they got to visit grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved fashion and always wore pretty dresses. One day, Lily went outside and it started to rain. She loved the rain and danced around in it. But then, she got cold and went inside. + +The next day, Lily woke up and it was still raining. She was bored and didn't know what to do. She looked outside and everything looked dull and gray. Lily wished the rain would stop so she could play outside again. + +But the rain didn't stop. It rained and rained for many days. The ground became flooded and the river overflowed. Lily's house was in danger and her family had to leave. They packed their bags and drove away in a hurry. Lily was sad because she had to leave her pretty dresses behind. She learned that sometimes rain can be dangerous and cause bad things to happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a rabbit hopping around in the grass. The rabbit was soft and cute. Lily wanted to take care of the rabbit, so she put it in a box with some carrots and lettuce. + +The rabbit was very happy in the box. Lily felt powerful because she was taking care of the rabbit. She brought the rabbit home and showed it to her mom and dad. They were happy to see the rabbit too. + +Lily played with the rabbit every day and gave it lots of love. The rabbit became her best friend. Lily knew she had a powerful love for the rabbit and would always take care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa, especially when it was cold outside. One day, Lily's mom made her a cup of cocoa, but it was too thick. Lily didn't like it and asked her mom to make it thin like she usually did. + +"Mommy, can you please make my cocoa thin?" Lily requested. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. I'll add more milk to make it just right for you." + +Lily learned that it's always okay to ask for what you want or need, and that sometimes things can be improved with a simple request. From that day on, she always made sure to ask politely when she wanted something. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and look for treasure. One day, Timmy found a shiny gold coin on the ground. He was so happy! Timmy guessed that he could buy lots of toys with it. + +Timmy ran home to show his mom the gold coin. She was very proud of him for being so smart and finding treasure. Timmy decided to save the gold coin in a special box so he could look at it every day. From then on, Timmy loved to go on treasure hunts and guess what he might find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to get some groceries. While they were there, Lily saw a toy scale and asked her mommy if she could get it. Her mommy said yes, but only if she was a good girl. + +Lily was so happy to get the toy scale. She played with it all day long, weighing her toys and even her mommy's purse. Later that day, her mommy asked her how much she weighed on the scale. Lily said, "I don't know, but I'm not very big. I'm just a modest little girl." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you are a modest little girl, but you are also very special to me." Lily hugged her mommy and said, "I love you mommy." And her mommy said, "I love you too, my little Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk. They saw a big truck carrying lots of bricks. Timmy said, "Wow, look at all those bricks!" His mom replied, "Yes, it's very noisy." + +Suddenly, the truck hit a bump and one of the bricks fell off. Timmy picked it up and said, "This brick is heavy!" His mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is." + +As they continued their walk, they saw a group of kids playing. One of the kids asked Timmy, "What do you have there?" Timmy showed them the brick and said, "I found it!" The kids laughed and said, "That's a funny thing to find on a walk!" Timmy laughed too and they all played together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear who lived in the forest. One day, the bear went for a walk and found a beautiful vase. The bear picked it up and accidentally dropped it on the ground. The vase broke into many pieces. + +The bear felt very sad because he knew he had done something wrong. He decided to tell the truth to the owner of the vase. He went to the village and found the owner. The owner was very happy that the bear had told the truth and forgave him for breaking the vase. + +From that day on, the bear always told the truth and never broke anything again. The village people loved the bear because he was honest and kind. They would often give him treats and play with him in the forest. The bear was very happy and felt loved by everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to jump around in the grass. One day, the bunny saw a cup of juice on the ground. The bunny was thirsty, so he drank the juice. The juice was yummy! + +But then, the bunny didn't feel safe. He didn't know where the juice came from. So, the bunny hopped away to find his mommy. His mommy made sure he was safe and gave him some fresh carrot juice to drink. The bunny was happy and continued to jump around in the grass. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw and write on his paper. One day, he found a tall box full of junk in his room. He asked his mom, "What is this junk?" + +His mom said, "It's just some old things we don't need anymore. You can use it for your drawings if you want." + +Timmy was happy and started to draw on the box. He drew a tall castle with a dragon on top. His mom saw his drawing and said, "Wow, that's amazing! You should write a story about it." + +So Timmy wrote a story about the tall castle and the dragon. He used the junk box as his inspiration and drew more pictures to go with his story. His mom was proud of him and hung up his drawings on the fridge for everyone to see. From then on, Timmy loved to write stories and draw on anything he could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day. One day, her teacher Mrs. Smith said, "Class is over, it's time to leave the classroom." + +Lily put her backpack on her back and said, "Can we leave the door open, please?" + +Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You always remember to be polite and ask nicely." + +As Lily and her friends left the classroom, they talked about what they learned that day. Lily said, "I learned how to count to ten!" + +Her friend Tommy said, "I learned how to write my name!" + +Lily was happy to have such good friends and a kind teacher. She couldn't wait to come back to school tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily asked her mom what they were going to make for dinner. Her mom said they were going to bake some yummy cauliflower. Lily didn't know what cauliflower was, but she was excited to help. + +As they were preparing the cauliflower, Lily's little brother Max came into the kitchen. He was being very loud and was making it hard for Lily and her mom to concentrate. "Max, please be quiet," said Lily's mom. "We need to focus on baking this cauliflower." + +Max looked sad and said, "I want to help too." Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course you can help. We need someone to mix the ingredients together." Max was happy to help and started mixing everything together. + +Soon, the cauliflower was ready and it smelled delicious. Lily's dad came into the kitchen and said, "Wow, it smells great in here. Did you guys bake something?" Lily proudly replied, "Yes, we baked cauliflower!" They all sat down to eat and it was the best dinner they had ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to ride his bike with pedals. He would pedal fast and feel the wind in his hair. One day, Timmy wanted to go on an adventure. He saw a distant hill and decided to go there. He got on his bike and started to pedal towards the hill. + +As he got closer, he saw a man jogging towards him. The man looked angry and Timmy got scared. He tried to pedal faster but the man caught up to him. The man took Timmy's bike and ran away with it. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy had learned a lesson that day. He realized that sometimes, going on an adventure can be dangerous. He wished he had stayed home and played with his toys instead. From then on, Timmy made sure to always be careful and never go too far away from his house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One night, Lily went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she was a princess and had a quick horse to ride on. + +The next day, Lily woke up and felt a little dull. She wanted to go on another adventure but didn't know where to go. Suddenly, she remembered her dream and decided to go on a quick ride on her bike. She rode around her neighborhood, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +As she rode back home, Lily felt happy and excited. She realized that even though she couldn't always have big adventures like in her dreams, she could still have fun and make her own adventures in real life. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very wise and always knew the right thing to do. One day, Tweet was flying and saw a big tree with a branch that was about to snap. + +Tweet knew that if the branch snapped, it would fall and tip over. So, Tweet flew down to the branch and pecked at it until it broke off. + +The branch fell to the ground with a loud snap, but no one was hurt. Tweet felt proud of being so wise and helpful. From that day on, all the animals in the forest knew that Tweet was the wisest bird of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but one day she accidentally ripped a page from her favorite book. She was sad because she couldn't read that page anymore. + +But then, her mommy told her that the page was flexible and could be returned to the book. Lily was happy to hear that and tried to put the page back in the book. + +It was a little tricky, but she did it! The page was back where it belonged and Lily could read her favorite book again. She was so happy and proud of herself for fixing the book. From that day on, she was very careful with her books so that she wouldn't accidentally rip any more pages. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. He would climb up trees to find the best nuts to eat. One day, Sammy found a shiny nut that he had never seen before. He thought it looked valuable, so he decided to keep it. + +Sammy was a very smart squirrel. He knew that some nuts were worth more than others. He wanted to keep the shiny nut safe, so he dug a hole in the ground and buried it. He knew that he could come back later to get it when he needed it. + +As Sammy was walking back to his tree, he saw his friend Billy. Billy asked Sammy what he was doing. Sammy told Billy about the shiny nut and how he thought it was valuable. Billy thought Sammy was very smart for knowing the value of the nut. They both went back to Sammy's tree to play and eat some nuts. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a tree. One day, the birdie got very cold and decided to fly down to a house with a big chimney. The chimney was very tall and made the birdie feel safe and warm. + +But as the night went on, the birdie started to feel uncomfortable. It was too hot and stuffy inside the chimney. The birdie hoped to find a way out. + +Suddenly, the birdie saw a tiny hole in the chimney and flew through it. The birdie was so happy to be free and fly back to its cozy tree. From then on, the birdie knew to be careful when seeking shelter in chimneys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and listen to stories. One day, her mom read her a poem, but Lily didn't understand some of the words. She asked her mom to explain what they meant. + +Her mom said, "Sometimes poems can be tough to understand, even for grown-ups. But if we read them a few times and think about the pictures in our heads, we can figure them out." + +Lily listened carefully and tried to picture the words in her head. After a while, she understood the poem and felt proud of herself. From that day on, Lily loved to read and understand tough poems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends every day. One day, Lily saw a little boy sitting alone on a bench. He looked different from the other kids, but Lily didn't mind. She went over to him and they started playing together. + +They played together every day after that. But one day, Lily forgot to go to the park. The little boy was sad and waited for her, but she didn't come. The next day, Lily remembered and went to the park, but the little boy was not there. She asked around, but no one had seen him. + +Lily felt sad and realized that she should never forget about her friends. She learned that everyone is different, but that's what makes us special. From that day on, Lily made sure to never forget about her friends and always played with everyone, no matter how different they may seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and drawing pictures. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a store to buy a new rug for their living room. The rug was big and mighty, with lots of pretty colors. + +Lily was so excited when they brought the rug home. She helped her mommy put it in the living room and they both admired it. But then, Lily's dog, Max, came running into the room. He was so excited to see the new rug that he ran all over it, leaving muddy paw prints everywhere. + +Lily's mommy was very upset and scolded Max. Lily felt sad because she loved Max and didn't want him to get in trouble. Later that day, Lily received a special package in the mail from her grandma. It was a beautiful new toy for her to play with. But when she went to show it to Max, he accidentally knocked it over and broke it. + +Lily was upset and cried, but then she realized that she had been upset with Max earlier for the same thing. She learned that accidents happen and it's important to forgive and be kind to others, even when they make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her grandpa. One day, they decided to play chess. Lily didn't know how to play, but her grandpa taught her. + +After a few moves, Lily said, "I don't know what to do next." Her grandpa smiled and said, "Just keep trying, you'll get it." + +Finally, Lily won the game! She was so proud of herself and her grandpa was proud too. They hugged and Lily said, "I love playing chess with you, grandpa." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big building called a museum. Inside, there were lots of things to see like big dinosaur bones and pretty paintings. + +Lily was having so much fun, but then she saw a toy in the gift shop that she really wanted. She asked her mommy and daddy if she could have it, but they said no because she already had lots of toys at home. Lily felt sad and a little bit spoiled. + +But then she remembered something her mommy and daddy always told her: it's not about having lots of things, it's about making memories. So, Lily forgot about the toy and focused on having fun with her family at the museum. And they made lots of happy memories together that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. "Mommy, can I climb the tree?" she asked. "Sure, but be careful," her mommy replied. + +Lily climbed the tree and saw a river nearby. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she made a raft out of thin sticks and leaves. "Look, Mommy! I made a raft!" she shouted. + +"That's great, Lily. But don't go too far," her mommy warned. Lily sailed down the river and saw some ducks swimming. "Hello, ducks! Do you want to come on my raft?" she asked. The ducks quacked happily and joined her on the raft. + +Lily had so much fun on her adventure. When she got home, she told her mommy all about it. "I climbed a tree and made a raft. The ducks came with me!" she said. Her mommy smiled and hugged her. "You're so brave, Lily. I'm proud of you," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when she accidentally dropped it on the rough ground. She picked it up and noticed that its knee was broken. + +Lily felt very sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to fix the doll's knee, but it wouldn't stay together. She started to cry and hugged her doll tightly. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew the doll out of her hands. It fell into a deep hole and was lost forever. + +Lily was heartbroken and couldn't stop crying. She learned that accidents can happen and sometimes things can't be fixed. She missed her doll very much and wished she could have been more careful. From that day on, she always made sure to hold her toys tightly and keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a squirrel running up a tree. The squirrel was so funny, and Lily got excited watching it. + +Later that day, Lily went to her grandma's house. Her grandma taught her to pray before dinner. Lily closed her eyes and prayed to God, thanking Him for the fun day she had and for the silly squirrel she saw. She felt happy and peaceful after praying. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw the same squirrel. She smiled and remembered to thank God for the little things in life. From that day on, Lily always felt excited when she saw a squirrel, and she always remembered to pray and say thank you to God. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she fell down and hurt her arm. Her mom took her to the doctor to make sure she was okay. The doctor was very nice and had a mild voice that made Lily feel better. + +After the doctor fixed her arm, Lily realized that she should always be careful when playing outside. She learned that it's important to look where she's going and be aware of her surroundings. Lily also learned that doctors are there to help us when we get hurt or sick. + +From that day on, Lily was more cautious when playing outside and always looked out for potential dangers. She knew that if she ever got hurt again, she could always go to the doctor who would take care of her. The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and seek help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very big and tall. He liked to eat a lot of food. One day, he ate so much food that he felt very sleepy. He lay down on his bed and closed his eyes. + +While the giant was sleeping, some little creatures came into his house. They wanted to see how much the giant weighed. They found a big scale and put the giant on it. They were surprised to see that the giant weighed a lot! They were very happy to have found out how much he weighed. + +When the giant woke up, he saw the little creatures and asked them what they were doing. They told him that they wanted to know how much he weighed. The giant laughed and said, "I weigh a lot because I am big and tall!" The little creatures were amazed and went home happy that they had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Sunny. Sunny loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, while playing, Sunny saw a big cliff. He wanted to fly up and see what was on top, but he was scared. + +Sunny's friend, a cheerful bunny, saw that he was scared and said, "Don't worry, Sunny. I will help you." The bunny gave Sunny a little pinch on his tail to give him courage. + +Sunny flew up to the top of the cliff and saw a beautiful view. He realized that sometimes we need a little push to overcome our fears. From that day on, Sunny was not afraid to try new things and he always remembered the lesson his friend taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hairy dog named Max. One day, Lily wanted to bake some cookies. She mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl. + +While the cookies were baking in the oven, Lily looked out the window and saw Max playing outside. She opened the window and called out to Max. Max heard her and ran over to the window. + +Lily gave Max a cookie to eat, but he got crumbs all over his hairy face. She used a napkin to wipe his face clean. Max wagged his tail happily and licked Lily's face. They both laughed and enjoyed their cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy, a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's teddy bear got a big hole in it, and she was very sad. Her mommy told her not to worry, and they went to the store to replace the teddy bear. Lily was so happy to have a new teddy bear to cuddle with. + +Lily's teddy bear was very important to her. She knew it had a lot of value because it made her feel safe and loved. She would take it with her everywhere she went, even to bed at night. Her friends at school were envious of her teddy bear because they didn't have one like it. + +But one day, Lily noticed that her best friend Sarah didn't have any toys to play with. She knew how sad it felt to not have a special toy, so she decided to give her old teddy bear to Sarah. Lily knew that even though it wasn't new anymore, it still had a lot of value and could make Sarah happy. And so, Lily replaced her old teddy bear with a new friend, Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up with pretty clothes. One day, she went to her closet to get a hanger for her favorite dress. But when she reached for it, she accidentally knocked over a bottle of water and it spilled all over her dress. "Oh no, my dress is wet!" cried Lily. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the wet dress. "It's okay, Lily. Let's hang it up to dry and then you can wear it again," said her mom. "But I don't want to nap in my old dress," said Lily. "I want to wear my pretty dress for nap time." + +Lily's mom tried to explain that the dress needed to dry first, but Lily didn't want to listen. She insisted on wearing the wet dress for nap time. Unfortunately, Lily ended up catching a cold from wearing the wet dress and had to stay in bed for several days. From then on, Lily always listened to her mom's advice and never wore wet clothes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, he found a mask in his toy box. It was a modern mask with bright colors and a funny nose. Timmy put on the mask and went to find his friends. + +"Hey guys, look at my mask!" Timmy said. + +"Wow, that's cool!" his friends exclaimed. + +As they played, Timmy stumbled and fell down. His friends rushed over to help him up. + +"Are you okay, Timmy?" they asked. + +Timmy nodded and took off his mask. "Thanks for helping me," he said with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends played together with the modern mask, but they made sure to be careful not to stumble again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the forest. One day, Benny saw a carrot in a trap. He wanted to eat the carrot, but he was scared of the trap. Benny asked his friend, a bird named Billy, to help him. Billy flew down and pecked at the trap until it broke. Benny was so happy, he smiled and thanked Billy. + +But then, another bunny named Bobby saw Benny with the carrot and became jealous. Bobby wanted the carrot for himself. Benny noticed Bobby's jealous face and decided to share the carrot with him. Bobby was surprised and smiled. From that day on, Benny and Bobby shared their carrots and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the meadow all day long. He was very happy when he bounced because it made him feel like he was flying. + +One day, Benny's mommy asked him to put on his belt before they went outside. Benny didn't like his belt because it was too tight and made him feel uncomfortable. But his mommy was persistent and told him he had to wear it to keep his pants up. + +Benny tried to bounce with his belt on, but it was hard because it kept slipping down. He asked his mommy if he could take it off, but she said no. So Benny kept bouncing and trying his best to keep his pants up with his belt. + +After a while, Benny got used to his belt and he realized that it wasn't so bad after all. He could still bounce and play in the meadow, and his pants stayed up. Benny was happy that he listened to his mommy and wore his belt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, her friend Sally invited her to go on a tour of a big castle. Lily was so excited! + +When they arrived, they saw the impressive castle towering over them. It was so big and beautiful! They went inside and saw all the fancy rooms and decorations. Lily thought it was the coolest place she had ever seen. + +After the tour, Sally invited Lily to have a tea party in the castle's garden. They sat on a blanket and drank tea while looking at the pretty flowers. Lily felt so happy and grateful that Sally had invited her on such a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and clap her hands when she was happy. One day, Lily got sick and her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor used a thermometer to check her temperature. Lily didn't like it very much, but she was brave and didn't cry. + +After the doctor's visit, Lily's mom took her home and gave her some medicine. Lily didn't feel very well, but she still tried to be jolly. She watched cartoons and tried to clap along with the songs. Her mom made her some soup and they ate it together. Lily felt a bit better after that. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling much better. She was so happy that she clapped her hands and ran to her mom's room. "I feel better, mommy!" she said. Her mom was happy too and they both clapped their hands together. From that day on, Lily made sure to wash her hands and stay healthy so she wouldn't get sick again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink apple juice, it was her favorite. One day, her mommy took a photo of her while she was drinking her juice. Lily smiled big for the photo. + +After she finished her juice, Lily's mommy gave her a sweet treat. It was a yummy cookie with chocolate chips. Lily loved the sweet taste of the cookie and ate it all up. Then, she asked her mommy to take another photo of her with a big smile on her face. + +Lily was so happy with her juice and cookie, and she loved looking at the photos her mommy took. She decided to keep them in a special album so she could always remember how happy she felt that day. +Once upon a time, there was a playful squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to run around in the trees and jump from twig to twig. One day, Sammy saw a big, juicy acorn on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but a mean old bird named Bob was guarding it. + +Sammy tried to be sneaky and take the acorn, but Bob saw him and got angry. They started to fight over the acorn, and Sammy got hurt. He tried to run away, but he couldn't because his leg was hurt. + +Suddenly, something bad happened. A big storm came and knocked down all the trees. Sammy was trapped under a big branch and couldn't get out. He was very sad because he couldn't play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around. One day, Max went to the lab with his owner. Max saw a ball and ran to get it but he slipped and fell. Max's owner helped him up and Max felt better. + +Suddenly, Max heard a fierce bark. It was a big dog! Max was scared and hid behind his owner. But the big dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Max and the big dog became friends and played together. + +At the end of the day, Max was tired and happy. He went home with his owner and slept soundly, dreaming of his new friend. The lab was a fun place to visit and Max couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, but her mom said she needed to eat healthy things too. So, Lily's mom put lots of fruits and veggies in the fridge for her to eat. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed that the fridge door wouldn't close properly. She told Lily to be careful and prevent the door from staying open too long. But, Lily accidentally left the door open for a long time. + +The next day, Lily's mom saw that some of the fruits and veggies were starting to go bad because they weren't kept cold. She was sad that they couldn't eat them anymore. So, Lily promised to be more careful and make sure the fridge door was always shut tight. She also asked her mom to buy some thin containers to keep the fruits and veggies organized so they wouldn't get lost in the fridge again. +Once upon a time, there was a large green field with lots of grass. A little girl named Lily was playing in the field. She was happy and jumping around. Suddenly, she saw a big dog running towards her. The dog barked loudly and Lily got scared. + +She screamed, "Help! Help!" Her mommy heard her and ran towards her quickly. She picked Lily up and hugged her tightly. The dog stopped barking and ran away. + +Lily's mommy said, "Don't worry, sweetie. The dog is gone now. You're safe with me." Lily felt better and hugged her mommy back. But then, they saw something bad. The dog had dug a large hole in the ground. Lily's mommy didn't see it and she accidentally stepped on it. She fell down and hurt her leg. + +Lily cried and said, "Mommy, are you okay?" Her mommy said, "I'm fine, but my leg hurts." They went to the hospital and the doctor helped her mommy. Lily was scared and sad. She didn't like seeing her mommy hurt. But her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll be okay. We'll go home soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play outside. One day, Timmy went for a jog in the valley. He saw lots of trees and flowers. It was very pretty. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw something weird. It was a big purple rock. Timmy had never seen a purple rock before. He went closer to it and touched it. It was very smooth. + +Timmy was happy he went for a jog in the valley because he found something weird and new. He ran back home to tell his mom about the purple rock. She was very surprised and thought it was very cool. Timmy was happy he went for a jog and found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle. The beetle was walking in the forest when it saw a big, red berry. The beetle wanted to eat the berry, but it was too big for it to carry. + +Suddenly, a bird came and tried to take the berry away from the beetle. The beetle didn't want to share the berry with the bird, so it decided to mix the berry with some mud to make it heavy. + +The bird tried to fly away with the berry, but it was too heavy. The beetle watched as the bird struggled to carry the berry, feeling amazing that it had won the conflict. From that day on, the beetle knew that it could always find a way to solve any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom said it was time to go to the park, but Lily insisted on bringing her teddy bear with her. + +At the park, Lily saw a group of kids playing and she wanted to join them. But the kids said she couldn't play with them because she didn't have a ball to pass around. Lily was sad, but then she remembered that her teddy bear was with her. She was glad to have her teddy bear because she could pass it around to the other kids. + +Lily passed her teddy bear to the other kids and they all had fun playing together. The other kids were glad that Lily brought her teddy bear and they all became friends. From that day on, Lily always insisted on bringing her teddy bear to the park so she could share it with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play games together. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Timmy was "it" and Tommy had to run away. + +As Timmy chased after Tommy, he heard a loud whistle. It was the sound of their mom calling them for lunch. Timmy and Tommy ran back home to eat. + +After lunch, they wanted to play a different game. Tommy suggested playing hide-and-seek. Timmy thought it was a great idea and they started to play. + +The game was so much fun that they didn't realize it was getting late. Suddenly, their mom called out to them, "It's time to end the game and come inside!" Timmy and Tommy were sad that the game had to end, but they were happy they had such a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily found a message on the ground. It said, "Come and play with me!" She was so excited and ran to her friends to tell them about the message. + +But when Lily got back to the message, she saw that it was filthy! There was dirt and mud all over it. She didn't want her friends to see a dirty message, so she decided to cover it up with some leaves and sticks. + +Lily felt proud of herself for making the message clean again. She knew that whoever left the message would be happy to see it was taken care of. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep the playground clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to ask her mom to buy her a toy. She said, "Mommy, can I have a toy please?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can go to the store and buy one." + +On the way to the store, they saw a post with a missing cat poster on it. Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, why is that cat missing?" Her mom said, "The cat's family lost it and they're trying to find it." + +At the store, Lily got a toy and was very happy. But on the way back home, they saw the cat from the missing poster. The cat looked frightened and lost. Lily's mom tried to catch it, but it ran away. + +Lily learned that it's important to ask for things you want, but it's also important to help others when they need it. The cat never found its family and Lily felt sad that they couldn't help it. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others when you can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and do puzzles. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to learn how to read. Lily was excited and said yes. Her mom taught her the letters and how to sound them out loud. Lily practiced every day and soon she could read books all by herself. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They were playing on the swings and having fun. But then, Lily saw a little boy who was sad because he couldn't climb up the slide. Lily wanted to help him, so she taught him how to do it. She showed him where to put his hands and feet and cheered him on when he made it to the top. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily for teaching him. + +After playing for a while, it started to get dark outside. Lily's mom called her and said it was time to go home. Lily was tired but happy because she had learned how to read and taught someone how to climb the slide. She went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to mix the pancake batter. Timmy was so happy to help! + +After they mixed the batter, Timmy's mommy said, "Let's go to the stadium to watch the big game!" Timmy was so excited to go to the stadium. When they got there, they sat in their seats. Timmy's mommy said, "These seats are very comfortable." + +Timmy looked around and saw all the people cheering and having fun. He turned to his mommy and said, "I love coming to the stadium with you, mommy. It's so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He would make all sorts of things with it, like animals and cars. Timmy's mom would always buy him more clay because she knew he loved it so much. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to make something with clay too, but he didn't know how. Timmy acted like a teacher and showed Billy how to make a dog out of clay. Billy was so happy and thanked Timmy for being such a reliable friend. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy would always make things out of clay together. They were reliable friends who always helped each other out. And Timmy was happy to act like a teacher and share his love of clay with his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear who lived in a big forest. One day, he saw a little rabbit who was lost and scared. The bear felt compassionate and decided to help the rabbit find its way home. + +As they were walking, they saw a big storm coming. The bear told the rabbit to rush and follow him to a safe place. But the rabbit was too scared and froze in fear. The bear had to carry the rabbit and run to a nearby cave to hide from the storm. + +After the storm passed, the bear and the rabbit continued their journey. They met a group of mean wolves who wanted to eat the rabbit. The bear knew he had to protect his new friend, so he roared and scared the wolves away. + +Finally, the bear and the rabbit arrived at the rabbit's home. The rabbit was grateful and hugged the bear. They became good friends and had many more adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big poppy in a garden. A little girl named Lily loved to play in the garden. One day, Lily saw that the poppy had shrunk. She asked her mom, "Why did the poppy shrink?" Her mom replied, "Maybe it didn't get enough water or sun." + +Lily went to talk to the poppy. "Why did you shrink?" she asked. The poppy didn't answer because it was deaf. Lily felt sad for the poppy and decided to water it every day. After a few days, the poppy grew big and beautiful again. + +Lily was very happy that she could help the poppy. She learned that sometimes things can shrink or get smaller, but with love and care, they can grow big again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees and play with his friends. One day, Jerry went for a walk and saw a mitten on the ground. He picked it up and tried it on his hoof, but it was too small. + +Suddenly, Jerry heard a loud noise and saw a plane zooming through the sky. He was amazed by how fast it was going! He wished he could zoom like that too. + +Jerry continued his walk, still holding onto the mitten. He saw his friend, a little mouse, shivering in the cold. Jerry knew just what to do - he gave the mouse the mitten to keep warm. The mouse was so grateful and hugged Jerry's leg. Jerry felt happy that he could help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. He liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend asked him to deliver a carrot to his grandma. Benny said yes and hopped on his way. + +As he was hopping, Benny saw a weird looking bird with a colorful scarf around its neck. The bird looked lost, so Benny asked if it needed help. The bird said yes and asked Benny to deliver a message to its friend. + +Benny agreed and hopped all the way to the bird's friend's house. When he got there, he delivered the message and the bird's friend was very happy. Benny felt proud that he could help the bird and its friend. + +After that day, Benny realized that helping others can make you feel really good inside. And he also learned that sometimes, you might see weird things like a bird with a scarf, but it's important to be kind and helpful to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who lived in a big house. He had a car with a horn that went beep beep. One day, he decided to go for a jog in the park. He put on his shoes and started to run. + +As he was jogging, he saw a little boy who was crying. The man stopped and asked the boy what was wrong. The boy said he lost his toy. The man felt sad for the boy and decided to help him find his toy. + +They looked everywhere and finally found the toy under a tree. The boy was very happy and thanked the man. The man felt good inside and continued his jog feeling even more wealthy than before. From that day on, the man would jog in the park and sometimes he would see the little boy playing with his toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to have a race. Timmy really wanted to win, so he ran as fast as he could. And guess what? He won! + +After the race, Timmy's friend Billy fell down and hurt his knee. Timmy was very patient and waited for Billy to feel better. He even gave him a band-aid to help the boo-boo. + +As the sun started to set, it got very cold outside. Timmy's mom called him in for dinner. "How was your day, Timmy?" she asked. "I won the race and took care of Billy when he got hurt," Timmy said proudly. "And it got really cold outside!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a big dog and got scared. Her mom told her to stay calm and not to worry. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and asked, "Are you okay?" Lily replied, "Yes, I am scared of the dog." + +The boy then asked her another question, "Do you want to pet my bunny?" Lily's face lit up and she said, "Yes, please!" + +The boy gave her the bunny and Lily felt happy. She thanked the boy and her mom for a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a daughter. The mommy loved her daughter very much. One day, the mommy suggested that they go for a walk in the park. The daughter was very happy and put on her colorful dress. + +As they walked in the park, they saw a butterfly with colorful wings. The daughter wanted to catch it, but the mommy suggested that they just watch it fly. The daughter was sad, but the mommy explained that the butterfly was happy flying freely. + +The daughter learned that it's important to let things be free and happy, even if we want them for ourselves. And so, they continued their walk and enjoyed the colorful flowers and trees in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy. One day, they went to the park and saw a sailor. The sailor's clothes were tight and he looked very serious. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "Who is the tight sailor?" + +His mommy replied, "He is a sailor who travels on a big boat." + +Timmy was curious and wanted to talk to the sailor. So, he went up to him and said, "Hi Mr. Sailor! Do you like the park?" + +The sailor smiled and said, "Yes, I do. It's a nice place to relax after being on the boat for so long." + +Timmy was happy to talk to the sailor and they became friends. From that day on, whenever they went to the park, they would visit the tight sailor and have a chat. +Once upon a time, there was a pigeon named Pete. Pete liked to fly around the city and look for food. One day, something weird happened. Pete saw a big, red balloon floating in the sky. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Pete flew closer to the balloon to take a better look. Suddenly, the balloon popped and made a loud noise. Pete got scared and flew away as fast as he could. He didn't know what had happened, but he knew he didn't want to be near that weird balloon again. + +From that day on, whenever Pete saw something weird, he would fly away as fast as he could. He didn't want anything bad to happen to him. But he still loved flying around the city and looking for food, and he always made sure to keep his eyes open for anything weird that might happen again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a mill. The farmer used the mill to make flour for bread. One day, the farmer saw a weird bird near his mill. The bird was very hungry, so the farmer decided to feed it some bread. The bird was happy and flew away. The farmer felt happy too, knowing he helped the bird. From that day on, the farmer always looked out for the weird bird and fed it when it was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Timmy found a bright red ball. He loved it so much that he hugged it tightly. + +His friend, Sammy, saw the ball and asked, "Can I play with it too?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, you can play with it. I love sharing with my friends." + +As they continued playing, they saw a man holding a spear. They were scared and ran to hide behind a tree. The man saw them and said, "Don't worry, I'm just going fishing with my spear." + +Timmy asked, "What's a spear?" + +The man explained, "It's a long stick with a sharp end used for hunting or fishing." + +Timmy and Sammy were relieved and continued playing with their ball, happy and grateful for the kind man's explanation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat lunch. His mom made him a sandwich, but he wanted something more adventurous. He asked his mom if they could go on an adventure to find something delicious to eat. + +His mom agreed and they went on a walk to find a new place to eat. They walked for a long time and finally found a restaurant. They ordered their food and Timmy was very happy. But when they got their food, Timmy didn't like it. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom told him that it's okay to try new things, but sometimes we won't like them. She also said that it's important to complete what we started, even if we don't like it. Timmy listened to his mom and finished his lunch. He felt proud that he completed his meal and learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who loved peanuts. She would eat them every day, and her face would turn pale when she ran out. One day, Sarah went to the store to buy more peanuts, but she didn't have enough money. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind man appeared and asked if he could help. Sarah told him about her problem, and the man gave her some extra money to buy the peanuts. Sarah was so happy and thanked the man. + +As she walked home, Sarah saw a squirrel who looked hungry. She remembered how the man had helped her and decided to share her peanuts with the squirrel. The squirrel was very grateful and even gave Sarah a little acorn as a thank you. From that day on, Sarah knew that helping others was a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat celery. He would eat it every day for lunch and sometimes for dinner too. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the grocery store to buy some more celery. + +As they were walking down the aisle, Timmy saw a scary mask. He was scared and didn't want to go near it. His mom tried to show him that it was just a mask, but Timmy was still scared. + +They finally made it to the celery section and Timmy picked out the biggest bunch of celery he could find. He was so happy to have his favorite food. But as they were leaving the store, Timmy saw something move out of the corner of his eye. He was scared again and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a man jumped out from behind a display and scared Timmy and his mom. But then the man took off his scary mask and it was just Timmy's dad playing a joke on them. Timmy laughed and was no longer scared. He was happy to have his celery and to be with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the east. Lily was so excited to go on an adventure! + +As they drove, they saw a little bird on the road. The bird looked hurt and couldn't fly. Lily's mommy and daddy stopped the car and got out to help the bird. They gently picked it up and raised it in their hands. + +Lily was worried about the bird, but her mommy and daddy told her they would take care of it. They found a nearby animal hospital where the bird could get better. Lily was happy that they helped the bird and continued on their adventure to the east. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who had a daughter. Their daughter was very happy and loved to play outside. One day, they went to the park and saw a man selling ice cream. The daughter's eyes got very wide when she saw all the different flavors. + +The dad asked the man, "How much does the ice cream cost?" The man said, "It costs two dollars for one scoop." The dad gave the man two dollars and the daughter got to choose her favorite flavor. + +As they walked around the park, the daughter asked her mom, "Can we come back tomorrow to buy more ice cream?" The mom said, "We can't buy ice cream every day, but we can come back to the park and play." The daughter smiled and said, "Okay, I want to play on the swings!" +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant. He was very adventurous and loved to explore the jungle. One day, he went on a walk and met a lion. The lion roared at the elephant, but he wasn't scared. + +The elephant and lion became friends and went on many adventures together. They climbed mountains, swam in rivers, and explored caves. The elephant loved having a new friend to play with. + +One day, the elephant and lion were walking through the jungle when they heard a loud roar. It was a tiger! The tiger was not friendly and wanted to hurt the elephant and lion. But the two friends were brave and stood up to the tiger. They roared back at him and scared him away. + +From that day on, the elephant and lion knew that they could face anything as long as they had each other. They continued to have many more adventures and always stayed by each other's side. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to nap on the couch all day long. One day, a little mouse named Squeaky came to visit Whiskers. Squeaky asked Whiskers if he could play with him, but Whiskers just ignored him and went back to sleep on the couch. + +Squeaky was sad and felt left out. He started to question why Whiskers didn't want to play with him. Suddenly, Squeaky had an idea. He climbed up onto the couch and started to tickle Whiskers. Whiskers woke up with a start and was surprised to see Squeaky on the couch with him. + +Whiskers realized that he had been selfish and should have been kind to Squeaky. From that day on, Whiskers and Squeaky became best friends and played together every day. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and not ignore them just because they are different. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess named Lily. She had a shiny diamond ring that she loved very much. One day, she went to the market and met a new friend named Jack. Jack was a dependable man who helped her carry her groceries. Princess Lily was happy to meet Jack and introduced him to her friends at the castle. + +Jack became a good friend of the princess and helped her with many things. One day, while they were playing in the garden, the diamond from the princess's ring fell out. Princess Lily was very sad and worried. Jack promised to help her find the diamond. + +They searched everywhere in the garden and finally found the diamond. Princess Lily was very happy and grateful to Jack. She introduced him to her father, the king, and told him how dependable and kind Jack was. From that day on, Jack became a trusted friend of the princess and the king. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she went to her class and brought some pretty flowers with her. Her teacher said they were very tasty and smelled nice. Lily was happy and shared her flowers with her friends. They all smiled and said thank you. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy was playing with his friend when he felt a rumble in his stomach. + +"Ouchie!" Timmy said, holding his tummy. + +"Are you okay?" his friend asked. + +"I don't feel good," Timmy said. "I think I need to push." + +Timmy went to the bathroom and tried to push, but it didn't help. He felt even more ouchie in his stomach. When he came back outside, he felt dizzy and had to sit down. + +"I don't feel good," Timmy said again. + +His friend ran to get Timmy's mom. Timmy's mom came outside and saw Timmy sitting on the ground. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. + +"My tummy hurts and I feel dizzy," Timmy said. + +His mom took him inside and gave him some medicine. Timmy felt better soon after and was able to go back outside and play with his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pour water from one cup to another. She loved the sound it made and how the water looked when it splashed. + +One day, Lily's mommy needed to drive to the store. She got in the car, but Lily wanted to come too. "Do you have your license?" Mommy asked. Lily didn't know what a license was, so she shook her head no. + +Mommy explained that a license is a special paper that grown-ups need to drive a car. Lily felt sad that she couldn't go with mommy. + +But then, mommy had an idea. She showed Lily how to pour water into a wide cup. "See how the water fills up the cup?" Mommy said. "That's like how we fill up our hearts with love. And when our hearts are full, we can do anything, even if we don't have a license." + +Lily smiled and hugged mommy. She learned that love is more important than anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a big tree with lots of leaves. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the picture. "Wow, that's a beautiful picture!" she said. + +Lily smiled but then noticed that her crayon box was empty. She shouted, "Mommy, my crayons are all gone!" + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, we can go to the store and get some more." + +Lily was happy again and continued to draw more pictures. She loved to make her mom smile with her art. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a collar around his neck that made him look cool. One day, Max went for a walk with his owner. They walked and walked, but Max was getting bored. He didn't understand why they had to walk so far. Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and started to chase it. His owner had to hold onto his collar to stop him from running away. Max was happy because he finally had something fun to do. Even though Max didn't understand why they had to walk so far, he was still happy because he had his collar and his owner to keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her big house with many rooms. One day, she went to a special room called a chamber. It was very fancy and had many toys. Lily liked to point to her favorite toys and play with them. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a big house with many rooms too. It was very rich and had many pretty things. Lily saw a big chandelier that was very shiny. She pointed to it and said, "Wow!" + +Lily and her mom had a fun day exploring the rich house with many rooms. When they went back to their own house, Lily was happy to play in her chamber with her favorite toys. She pointed to her doll and said, "I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with a fork. One day, Lily went to a party with her friends. She saw a boy who looked sad and lonely. Lily felt excited to make a new friend. She went up to the boy and asked him to join her and her friends. They all sat down to eat spaghetti together. + +At first, the boy was shy, but Lily and her friends made him feel welcome. They talked and laughed while eating their spaghetti with forks. The boy was happy to have new friends. + +After the party, Lily felt proud of herself for being kind to the boy. She learned that it's important to include others and make new friends. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to make others feel welcome and included. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, she was playing with her ball and it bounced too hard and went over the fence. Lily started to panic because she didn't want to lose her ball. + +She tried to climb the fence, but it was too hard for her. She started to cry because she thought she would never see her ball again. Suddenly, her neighbor saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her ball and how it went over the fence. + +The neighbor climbed the fence and got the ball for Lily. She was so happy and hugged her neighbor. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever panicked, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and play with her friends. One day, she heard about a festival in the town. She was so happy and wanted to go there with her friends. + +Lily's mom said, "We can go to the festival, but you have to be careful and hold my hand." Lily nodded and promised to be careful. + +When they got to the festival, there were so many people and things to see. Lily saw a man playing music, and she started to step to the beat. Her friends joined her, and they danced together. + +Suddenly, Lily heard an angry voice. It was her friend's mom. She was angry because Lily's friend had run off without her. Lily's mom talked to her friend's mom, and they all calmed down. Then, they continued to enjoy the festival and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear, but she was always alone. She felt lonely and sad because she had no friends to play with. One day, she found a thread on the ground and decided to make a necklace for her teddy bear. She worked hard and finally finished it. + +But when she went to show her teddy bear, she saw that the thread had broken and the necklace was gone. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt like she had suffered a great loss. However, the next day, a new friend came to play with her. They had so much fun together that Lily forgot all about the necklace. Later that day, her new friend showed her a surprise - the necklace! It turns out that her friend had found it and wanted to return it to her. From then on, Lily was never lonely again because she had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall. It was very quiet in the hall. But something was going to happen soon. + +In the corner of the hall, there was a small pot with a seed inside. The seed was waiting to bloom into a beautiful flower. + +Days went by and the seed started to grow. It grew and grew until one day, it bloomed into a pretty pink flower. + +Suddenly, a little girl came into the hall. She was very alert and noticed the flower right away. She walked over to the flower and smiled. The little flower had brought joy to the hall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up and would often go to her wardrobe to pick out her favorite outfits. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she would like to donate some of her old clothes to children who didn't have any. + +Lily thought about it and said, "No, I don't want to give away my clothes. They are valuable to me." + +A few weeks later, Lily's family went out to eat at a restaurant. Lily ordered her favorite meal, chicken nuggets. When her food arrived, she took a big bite and said, "Mmm, these nuggets are yummy!" + +Suddenly, Lily started to feel sick. She had eaten too much and her tummy hurt. Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much and didn't feel well. + +Lily's family was very sad and wished they had donated her clothes to help others. They learned that sometimes it's important to think about others and not just what is valuable to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cookies. They mixed the dough and put it in the fridge to chill. + +When it was time to bake the cookies, Lily's mommy noticed that she was troubled. She asked Lily what was wrong, and Lily said that she didn't know how to wrap the presents for her friend's birthday party. + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Let's wrap the presents together!" They finished wrapping the presents and then went back to baking the cookies. They had so much fun together and the cookies turned out delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. But one day, he accidentally dropped it and it broke into pieces. Timmy was sad because his car was broken. + +While Timmy was sitting outside, he felt the wind blowing on his face. The wind was strong and made his hair fly everywhere. Suddenly, he heard a noise and turned around. It was his friend Billy! Billy came to talk to Timmy and see how he was feeling. Timmy was happy to see his friend and they played together in the wind. Even though his car was broken, Timmy realized that having friends to talk and play with was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily lost her favorite toy, a little bunny. She searched everywhere for it, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me find my bunny?" she said. "Of course, Lily," her mom replied. "Let's search for it together." + +They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the kitchen. Finally, they found the bunny hiding in a pile of powder on the bathroom counter. "Yay, we found it!" Lily exclaimed. + +After finding her bunny, Lily felt very independent. She knew that she could solve any problem with a little help from her mom. From that day on, she searched for her toys on her own and felt proud of herself when she found them. +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 saw her neighbor, Mrs. Brown, walking outside. Mrs. Brown looked sad and tired. + +Lily wanted to help Mrs. Brown feel better. She asked her mommy what she could do. Her mommy told her to make a pretty picture for Mrs. Brown. So, Lily got out her crayons and paper and drew a beautiful flower. + +Lily ran outside and gave the picture to Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a sweet neighbor!" Lily felt happy that she could help her neighbor feel better. From that day on, Lily made sure to say hello to Mrs. Brown every time she saw her. She knew that even a little act of kindness could brighten someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to whistle and would do it all day long. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new toy. Lily saw a big, shiny ball that she really wanted, but it was too expensive. She felt sad and embarrassed that she couldn't have it. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily continued to whistle. Suddenly, she heard someone else whistling too. It was a little boy who was also leaving the store with his mom. Lily smiled and they both started whistling together. They didn't care if anyone thought it was silly, they were having fun. + +Lily realized that having fun with others was more important than having an expensive toy. She wasn't embarrassed anymore and was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted to learn more about them. One day, she saw a big bird with long legs and a long neck. It was an ostrich! Lily was so excited and asked her mom what kind of animal it was. + +Her mom said, "That's an ostrich, Lily. They are very big and important birds." + +Lily was curious and wanted to learn more about ostriches. She asked her mom, "Can we study ostriches together?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's go to the library and find some books about ostriches." They went to the library and found lots of books about ostriches. They read and studied together, and Lily learned so many interesting things about ostriches. She was very happy and felt proud of herself for learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big crocodile. He lived in a river with his friends. One day, the crocodile wanted to mark his territory. He swam to the shore and scratched the ground with his claws. + +Later that day, the crocodile saw a small bird flying above him. He wanted to eat the bird, but the bird was too fast for him. The crocodile tried to catch the bird many times, but he always missed. + +The next day, the crocodile saw a group of monkeys playing on the trees. He wanted to join them, but they were scared of him because he was big and scary. The crocodile tried to be friendly, but the monkeys still didn't trust him. + +From that day on, the crocodile learned that marking his territory was not as important as making friends. He decided to be kind to everyone and soon he had many friends who loved him for who he was. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey named Tom. Tom was always restless and couldn't sit still. He wanted to perform in a big show but didn't know how. One day, Tom met a kind farmer who taught him how to sing and dance. Tom practiced every day and became very good. + +Finally, the day of the big show arrived. Tom was nervous but excited. He went on stage and performed his song and dance. Everyone loved it and cheered loudly. Tom felt very happy and proud of himself. + +After the show, Tom was tired and needed to rest. He went back to the farm and fell asleep in the barn. The farmer smiled and said, "Good job, Tom. You are a very talented turkey." From that day on, Tom performed in many shows and always made people smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dollies and her favourite toy was a pinwheel. One day, Lily went to the park with her mum and dad. She brought her pinwheel with her and played with it in the wind. The wind was so powerful that it made the pinwheel spin and spin. + +Lily's dad picked her up and shook her gently. Lily laughed and giggled as she felt the shaking. She showed her dad the pinwheel and he was amazed at how it spun in the wind. They played with the pinwheel for a while longer before it was time to go home. + +As they walked back home, Lily's dad pretended to shake the trees and the leaves fell down. Lily thought it was so funny and tried to shake the trees too. When they got home, Lily went straight to bed, tired from all the shaking and playing. She dreamed of the powerful wind and her spinning pinwheel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and keep her room tidy. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a flame on a candle. She knew that flames were dangerous, so she quickly grabbed a cup of water to put it out. Lily felt proud that she knew what to do to stay safe. From that day on, Lily always made sure to blow out candles before leaving the room. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the bathtub and splash around with his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to turn off the faucet when he was done playing. + +Timmy didn't understand why he had to turn off the faucet. He thought it was fun to watch the water pour out. But his mommy explained that leaving the faucet on would waste water and make the bathtub too heavy. + +Timmy didn't want the bathtub to be heavy, so he promised to turn off the faucet from then on. However, the next day, Timmy forgot to turn off the faucet again. This time, the water overflowed and made a big mess in the bathroom. Timmy's mommy had to clean it up and she was not happy. + +Timmy realized he should have listened to his mommy and understood why turning off the faucet was important. From that day on, Timmy always turned off the faucet when he was done playing in the bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect coins and put them in her piggy bank. One day, she saw her brother Jack counting his money. + +"Wow, Jack! You have a lot of money!" said Lily. + +"Yes, I do. I like to sort my money by size and color," said Jack. + +Lily was impressed. "You're so intelligent, Jack!" + +"Thanks, Lily. Do you want to help me sort my money?" asked Jack. + +Lily nodded her head excitedly and the two siblings spent the rest of the day sorting and counting their money together. They were very happy and proud of their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his ball and run around in the park. One day, Spot met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her favorite toy. + +Spot saw that Lily was sad and he wanted to help. He went to his house and got his favorite ball. Spot offered his ball to Lily and she was very happy. Lily and Spot played together all day and had lots of fun. + +Spot was very happy that he could make Lily happy. He knew that being friendly and kind is important. Spot also knew that his brain was very smart, and he could think of ways to make others happy. From that day on, Spot always tried to help others and be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her dog. One day, she saw a bird that looked very interesting. She wanted to learn more about it, so she asked her mom to send her a book about birds. + +When the book arrived, Lily was so happy! She sat down with her dog and read all about different kinds of birds. She thought it was very interesting that some birds could fly very high and some could swim in the water. + +After reading the book, Lily went for a jog in the park with her dog. She saw the same bird that she had seen before and now she knew what kind of bird it was! She felt very happy and excited to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant wanted to go on an adventure, so it marched away from its home. Along the way, it found a shiny penny on the ground. The ant was very happy and decided to carry the penny with it on its adventure. + +As the ant continued to march, it saw a big, dead bug on the ground. The ant was scared, but it knew it had to keep going. It marched past the dead bug and didn't look back. + +Finally, the ant reached a beautiful flower. It climbed up the stem and sat on a petal, feeling very proud of its adventure. It looked at the penny and knew it was a special treasure. The ant decided to keep the penny as a reminder of its brave march. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a lost puppy in the park. The puppy was very cute and Timmy wanted to keep him. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can I keep this puppy? I promise to take good care of him." His mom said, "Yes, you can keep him, but you have to promise to feed him, walk him, and give him lots of love." Timmy promised and was very happy. + +As a reward for taking such good care of the puppy, Timmy's mom took him to the ice cream shop. Timmy got an enormous ice cream cone with lots of sprinkles on top. He was so happy and grateful for his reward. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for my reward, Mommy. I promise to always take care of my puppy." +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox named Red. Red loved to play tricks on his friends. One night, Red was walking in the forest when he met his friend, a little rabbit named Floppy. + +"Hi, Floppy! How are you?" asked Red. + +"I'm sad. I lost my favorite toy," said Floppy. + +"Don't worry, I can lend you my toy for the night," said Red. + +"Thank you, Red! You're so kind," said Floppy. + +Red smiled and continued walking. He was happy to help his friend. The night was dark, but Red wasn't afraid. He knew the forest very well. When he arrived home, he went to sleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a big zoo. The zoo had many animals, but the most special one was a zebra. The zebra had black and white stripes that looked like a fancy dress. One day, a little boy came to the zoo with his mommy. They walked around and saw many animals, but the zebra was the most impressive one. The little boy wanted to enter the zebra's cage and touch its stripes, but his mommy said it was not safe. So they just watched the zebra from outside and the little boy was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim wanted to play with his favorite truck, but it was on a high shelf. He couldn't reach it! + +Tim's mom saw him struggling and asked, "Do you need help, Tim?" Tim nodded his head and said, "Yes, please. I can't reach my truck." His mom reached up and got the truck down for him. + +Later that day, Tim's dad came home from work. He was covered in coal dust from his job at the mine. Tim asked his dad, "Why are you so dirty?" His dad replied, "I work with coal all day, and it makes me dirty." + +After dinner, Tim's sister was being bossy and telling him what to do. Tim didn't like it and said, "Stop being bossy! I don't like it when you tell me what to do." His sister apologized and they played nicely together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing hide-and-seek when they saw a dark cloud in the sky. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "That cloud looks scary. I don't like it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll protect you." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Lily shouted, "Quick, let's go inside before it starts to rain!" + +As they ran inside, Lily's little brother came up to her with his toy gun. He said, "Lily, can I shoot your toy?" + +Lily replied, "No, don't shoot my toy. Let's play something else." + +And so, they played board games and ate cookies until the storm passed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her unlock the dishwasher. Timmy was so excited to help! + +Timmy tried and tried to unlock the dishwasher, but it wouldn't budge. Just then, a fierce storm came and the power went out. Timmy's mommy told him to go play with his toys while she tried to fix the dishwasher. + +But while Timmy was playing, he accidentally knocked over a candle and started a fire. Timmy's mommy tried to put out the fire, but it was too fierce. The whole house burned down, including the dishwasher. Timmy and his mommy had to find a new place to live. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the rain. One day, she saw her mommy holding a mug. "What's that, mommy?" Lily asked. "It's a mug, sweetie. I'm going to fill it with hot cocoa," her mommy replied. + +As they walked back inside, Lily accidentally bumped into the table and knocked over the mug. "Oh no, I'm so clumsy," Lily said sadly. Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +Later that day, it started to rain again. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and ran outside to play. She danced and splashed in the puddles, feeling so happy. "I love the rain!" she shouted. Her mommy watched from the window and smiled, knowing that Lily was having the time of her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and always asked her mom for a cone. One day, while they were walking in the park, a big boy came and stole her cone. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mom told her that the boy was stubborn and didn't want to share. + +Lily didn't understand why the boy would steal her cone. She thought it was mean and unfair. Her mom explained that sometimes people do bad things, but it's important to be kind and share with others. Lily learned a lesson that day and decided to share her toys with her friends at school. She realized that being kind and sharing made her feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. One day, she saw a vendor selling candy on the street. She went to the vendor and received a lollipop. She was very happy and thanked the vendor. + +After eating the lollipop, Lily's hands became dirty. She felt sad because she didn't want to be dirty. She went to her mom and showed her the dirty hands. Her mom smiled and took her to the sink. She washed Lily's hands and they became clean again. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to wash her hands after eating candy. She also visited the vendor often and received many more delicious treats. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Ted was feeling very tired, so he decided to rest on a big rock. While he was resting, he looked up and saw a shelf high up in a tree. It was filled with yummy honey! Ted wanted some honey, but he was too small to reach the shelf. + +Ted thought and thought about how he could get the honey. Then he had a terrible idea! He climbed up the tree and started shaking the branch. Suddenly, the shelf fell down and broke into pieces. The honey spilled everywhere and Ted felt very sad. He realized that he should have asked for help instead of doing something terrible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her stuffed animals. One day, she went to the harbor with her bear named Teddy. + +"Wow, this place is big!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it is," replied Teddy. + +As they walked around, they saw a fancy boat. A man came out and said, "Welcome aboard!" + +Lily and Teddy were so excited to go on the boat. They saw dolphins and whales in the water. It was a great adventure. When they got off the boat, Lily said, "Thank you for the welcome. That was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, while she was running through the field, she tripped and fell down. She felt a sharp pain in her knee and saw a little cut with a tiny drop of blood. + +Lily's mom came to help and gave her a yellow band-aid with a smiley face on it. Lily felt much better and sighed with relief. She continued to play with her friends and didn't even notice the stitch in her knee. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and showed her dad the band-aid on her knee. He hugged her and told her she was brave. Lily felt proud and happy. She went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of more adventures in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a big, kind man named Bob. Bob loved to build things with his hands. He would build large houses and tall towers that reached the sky. One day, Bob met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was playing with her toy cars when she saw Bob building a big house. "Wow, that's a big house!" said Lily. "Yes, it is," replied Bob with a smile. "Do you want to help me build it?" + +Lily was so excited to help Bob build the house. She picked up some oil to help make the wheels turn smoothly on the trucks. "Here's some oil, Bob!" said Lily. Bob was grateful for Lily's help and together they built the biggest house they had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but sometimes he didn't behave very well. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys and his mom asked him to put them away. Timmy didn't want to listen and started to throw his toys around. + +Suddenly, there was an emergency! Timmy's little sister had fallen and hurt herself. Timmy's mom needed to take her to the hospital right away. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +"Timmy, you need to behave now," said his mom. "We have to go to the hospital and it's very important that you listen to me." + +Timmy realized that he needed to be a good boy and help his mom. He put away his toys and got in the car. At the hospital, Timmy's sister got better and Timmy learned that it's important to behave and listen to his mom, especially in an emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a butterfly. The butterfly was flying in a zigzag pattern and Lily thought it looked funny. + +Lily decided to follow the butterfly and see where it was going. She walked and walked until she came to a big tree. The butterfly landed on a leaf and Lily saw that it looked like it was stuck. + +Lily wanted to help the butterfly, so she asked, "Are you okay? Can I help you?" The butterfly said, "Yes, please. I can't fly away because my wing is broken." Lily was very helpful and decided to take the butterfly home to her mommy. Her mommy helped fix the butterfly's wing and then they let it go. The butterfly flew away in a zigzag pattern, but this time it looked happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her friend Sarah wearing a pretty pink dress. She asked Sarah if she liked her dress, but Sarah said she didn't like it because it was too warm. + +Lily didn't understand what Sarah meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that warm means it makes you feel hot and sweaty. Lily then asked her mom if she thought Sarah's dress was pretty. Her mom said that everyone has their own opinion and it's okay to like different things. + +Lily learned that it's important to respect other people's opinions and not judge them for what they like or don't like. She also learned to always say please when asking for something. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind and polite to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, yellow sunflower. It was so tall and pretty. One day, a little bird was flying and it saw the sunflower. The bird wanted to land on the sunflower, but it was too high. Suddenly, a big wind came and the sunflower fell down. The little bird was scared, but it was okay because the sunflower didn't hurt it. The bird felt bad for the sunflower because it looked terrible, all smashed on the ground. But then, the sunflower grew again and it was tall and pretty once more. The little bird was so happy and it sang a song for the sunflower. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in a cabin in the woods. One day, Bubba was outside playing when he saw his friend, a little bird named Tweetie. + +"Hi Tweetie!" said Bubba. + +"Hi Bubba!" chirped Tweetie. + +Bubba noticed that Tweetie's eyes were blinking a lot. + +"Are you okay, Tweetie?" asked Bubba. + +"My eyes hurt," said Tweetie. "I flew into a tree and now they hurt." + +Bubba knew just what to do. He went into his cabin and came back out with a leaf. + +"Here you go, Tweetie," said Bubba. "Put this on your eyes. It will help them feel better." + +Tweetie put the leaf on her eyes and they stopped blinking so much. + +"Thank you, Bubba!" said Tweetie. + +"You're welcome, Tweetie," said Bubba. "That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner, Tim. One day, Tim threw a stick for Spot to fetch, but Spot didn't come back. Tim called out, "Spot, where are you?" + +Spot's persistent barking could be heard in the distance. Tim followed the sound and found Spot digging in the dirt. "What are you doing, Spot?" Tim asked. + +Spot replied, "I found a bone! It's buried here." + +Tim said, "That's great, Spot. But remember, bones can include germs. Let's clean it before you chew on it." + +Spot happily wagged his tail as Tim cleaned the bone. From that day on, Spot always listened to Tim's advice and never chewed on dirty bones again. +Once upon a time, there was a big theater. It was a very fun place to go. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the theater with her mom and dad. They saw a show about a tough superhero who saved the day. + +During the show, Lily started to feel sleepy. Her mom picked her up and held her in her arms. Lily felt safe and cozy. She fell asleep and started to dream about a magical world where everything was made of rocks. + +When the show was over, Lily woke up and saw that she was back in the theater. She was happy to be there with her family. They all walked out of the theater together, holding hands and feeling happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very friendly and loved to play with all the animals in the jungle. One day, Ellie was walking through the jungle when she saw a little bird who was stuck in a tree. The bird was very scared and asked Ellie for help. Ellie used her long trunk to reach up and grab the bird, pulling it down to safety. + +As Ellie continued on her walk, she saw a big rock that she wanted to play with. She picked up the rock with her trunk, but it was very heavy and made her tired. She put the rock down and continued on her walk. + +Suddenly, Ellie heard a loud noise and saw a group of hunters coming towards her. The hunters wanted to take Ellie away and sell her to a circus. Ellie was very scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to run away, but the hunters were too fast. + +In the end, Ellie was captured and taken away from her home in the jungle. All of her animal friends were very sad and missed her very much. They wished they could have helped Ellie in some way, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the pool. He would jump and splash and have lots of fun. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's saw. + +Timmy said, "No, Billy. We can't play with the saw. It's not safe." + +But Billy didn't listen. He took the saw and tried to use it. Suddenly, he accidentally cut his finger. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He ran to get Timmy's mom. + +Timmy's mom came quickly and helped Billy. She put a bandage on his finger and told him he was successful for telling Timmy's mom what happened. From that day on, Timmy and Billy knew it was important to listen to each other and be safe when playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog running towards her. She got scared and ran away. The dog chased her, but then a nice lady came and pulled the dog away. + +Lily's mommy thanked the nice lady and they went home. On the way home, they saw a big jail. It was very quiet around the jail. Lily asked her mommy why it was so quiet. Her mommy told her that the people inside were sleeping. + +Lily felt happy that the dog didn't catch her and that she was safe with her mommy. They went home and had some milk and cookies before going to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben was very restless and couldn't sleep. He decided to go for a walk in the forest. While he was walking, he saw a big log. Ben climbed on top of the log and started to taste the bark. It tasted very woody and rough. + +Suddenly, Ben heard a noise. He looked around and saw a little bird. The bird was chirping and singing a song. Ben was amazed and wanted to sing too. He tried to sing but he couldn't. + +Ben decided to rest on the log and listen to the bird's beautiful song. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he woke up, the sun was shining and the bird was gone. Ben felt happy and decided to go back home. From that day on, Ben would always go to the log to listen to the bird's song and taste the bark. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Today, Timmy went to the park with his mom. It was a cool day outside, but Timmy was warm in his jacket. + +At the park, Timmy saw a big slide. He climbed up and slid down. It was so much fun! Timmy's mom took a video of him on the slide. She said she wanted to record the cool moment. + +After playing on the slide, Timmy and his mom went to get ice cream. Timmy got his favorite flavor, chocolate. He ate it all up and had a big smile on his face. Today was a great day with his mom at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny liked to skip around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a shiny thing in the grass. It was so pretty that he wanted to keep it forever. + +Benny showed his thing to all of his friends, but they didn't think it was very special. They told Benny to be careful with it, but Benny didn't listen. He skipped away with his thing, feeling very happy. + +But then, Benny accidentally dropped his thing and it broke into a million pieces. Benny was so sad that he cried and cried. His friends tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. Benny realized that he should have listened to his friends and been more careful with his thing. + +From that day on, Benny never skipped again. He knew that skipping could lead to bad things happening. Benny learned an important lesson and always listened to his friends from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the cinema to watch a movie about a mighty superhero. + +As the movie started, Timmy noticed that the superhero was very strong and brave. He wanted to be just like him when he grew up. Suddenly, the superhero's archenemy appeared on the screen. Timmy gasped and whispered to his mom, "Mommy, who is that bad guy?" + +His mom replied, "That's the villain, Timmy. He's the one the superhero has to defeat to save the day." Timmy nodded and continued to watch the movie, cheering for the mighty superhero to win the fight against the villain. In the end, the superhero saved the day and Timmy felt very happy. + +After the movie, Timmy turned to his mom and said, "Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be a mighty superhero too!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm sure you will be, Timmy. You just have to be brave and strong." Timmy grinned and felt like he could conquer the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch butterflies. He would run around the garden with his furry dog, Max, trying to catch as many butterflies as he could. + +One day, Timmy saw an ambulance rushing down the street. He wondered where it was going. He asked his mommy, and she told him that someone was hurt and needed help. Timmy felt sad for the person who was hurt. + +That night, Timmy had a dream that he was the one who needed the ambulance. He realized how important it was to be careful and not get hurt. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be safe and not take unnecessary risks. He knew that catching butterflies was fun, but being safe and healthy was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to wear a veil. She wore it on her head, and it made her look like a fairy. One day, the princess got very excited because she was going to a big party. She put on her veil and went to the party. + +At the party, the princess met a dragon who wanted to hurt her. But the princess was very brave. She knew how to protect herself. She used her magic wand to make the dragon go away. The princess felt very proud of herself. + +After the party, the princess went back to her castle. She took off her veil and went to bed. She dreamed of more adventures where she could protect herself and others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures of animals and cars. One day, he drew a picture of a giraffe with a long neck. He was very happy with his picture. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came and accidentally twisted the paper. Timmy was sad because his picture was ruined. He thought about it for a while and then had a thoughtful idea. He decided to draw the giraffe again, but this time he made it even better than before. + +Now, Timmy's image of the giraffe was even more beautiful than the first one. He was happy that he had a new and improved picture. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things can twist and turn, but with a little bit of thoughtfulness, you can make something even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a feather. She would toss it up in the air and watch it float down. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily saw a bird with feathers and she wanted to play with it. "Mommy, can I play with the bird's feather?" Lily asked. + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. It's not good to bother the birds." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk and they saw a big bird's nest. Inside the nest was a feather, just like the one Lily wanted to play with. + +"Look, Lily! A feather just like yours!" her mom said. + +Lily was so happy and picked up the feather. She knew it was okay to play with it because it wasn't bothering any birds. From then on, Lily always remembered to be good to the birds and their feathers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she found a skull hanging from a tree branch. She was scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, I saw a scary skull hanging from a tree!" said Lily. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. That skull is just a decoration. It's not real. But it's important to be strong and brave when we see things that scare us." + +Lily felt better and realized that being strong and brave was important. She went back outside and climbed the tree where the skull was hanging. She wasn't scared anymore and felt proud of herself for being strong. +Once upon a time, there was a big group of animals who lived in the forest. There were bears, rabbits, birds, and even squirrels. One day, they found an enormous bone in the ground! They all wanted to play with it, but they couldn't decide who should have it. + +The bears thought they should have it because they were the biggest. The rabbits thought they should have it because they were the fastest. The birds thought they should have it because they could fly. The squirrels thought they should have it because they were the best climbers. + +Finally, they decided to bury the bone so no one would fight over it. They dug a big hole and put the bone inside. Then they covered it up with dirt and leaves. Now, whenever they wanted to play with the bone, they would all dig it up together and have fun playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons on a big white paper. One day, she made a mistake and wanted to erase it. But she didn't have an eraser. + +Her mother saw her sad face and gave her a white eraser. Lily was happy and thanked her mother. She started to learn how to use the eraser to fix her mistakes. + +From that day on, Lily always had her white eraser with her when she drew. She learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that she can always fix them with her eraser. She felt proud of herself for learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and Lily saw a big slide. She climbed up and slid down so fast! + +After playing, they went to get some cocoa. Lily's cocoa was so yummy and warm. Her friends drank their cocoa too and they were all happy. + +Suddenly, they saw a cute and harmless bunny hopping around. They watched it for a while and then went back to playing. They had so much fun at the park that day! +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big log near the pond. They wanted to walk on the log like a bridge. + +"Let's balance on the log!" Lily said. She was brave and liked to try new things. + +"OK, but be careful!" Tom said. He was a little scared and followed Lily. + +Lily and Tom climbed on the log. They held their arms out to keep their balance. They walked slowly and looked at the water and the ducks. + +"Quack, quack!" the ducks said. They swam around the log and looked at the children. + +Lily and Tom smiled at the ducks. They liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can we give them some bread?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, I have some in my backpack," Tom said. He reached for his backpack on the ground. + +But he lost his balance and slipped off the log. He fell into the pond with a splash. + +"Ahh!" Tom screamed. He was wet and cold and scared. + +"Lily, help me!" Tom cried. + +Lily was shocked. She wanted to help Tom, but she did not want to fall in the water too. She was stuck on the log. + +She saw a man near the pond. He was walking his dog. He heard Tom's scream and saw his problem. + +"Hey, are you OK?" the man asked. He was kind and worried. + +"No, I fell in the water!" Tom said. He was shivering and crying. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," the man said. He put his dog on a leash and walked to the edge of the pond. He reached out his hand and pulled Tom out of the water. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Tom said. He was grateful and relieved. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome!" the man said. He gave Tom a towel and wrapped him up. + +Lily was happy that Tom was safe. She was also impatient to get off the log. She did not like to balance on the log anymore. + +"Can you help me too?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, I can help you too," the man said. He walked to the other side of the log and helped Lily down. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily said. She hugged the man and his dog. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome!" the man said. He smiled and petted his dog. + +Lily and Tom thanked the man and his dog again. They said goodbye and went back to their mom. They told her what happened and showed her their wet clothes. + +Mom was surprised and glad that they were OK. She said they were brave and lucky. She said they should be more careful next time. She said they should change their clothes and have some hot chocolate. + +Lily and Tom agreed. They learned their lesson. They did not want to balance on the log anymore. They wanted to drink hot chocolate and cuddle with mom. They were happy and warm. +Mia is a dog. She likes to run and play with her ball. But one day, she hurts her ear. It is red and sore. She has to go to the vet. + +The vet is nice. He gives Mia a treat and a bandage. But he also puts a cone on her head. Mia does not like the cone. It is big and hard. It makes it hard to see and hear. She feels sad and scared. + +"Can I take off the cone?" Mia asks the vet. + +"No, Mia. You have to wear the cone for a few days. It will help your ear heal. It will keep you from scratching or biting it. I know it is not fun, but you are a brave dog. You can do it." The vet says. + +Mia does not want to wear the cone. But she wants her ear to get better. She trusts the vet. She tries to be brave. + +When Mia goes home, she sees her friend Max. Max is a cat. He likes to tease Mia. He sees the cone and laughs. + +"Ha ha, Mia. You look silly. You look like a lamp. You look like a rocket. You look like a clown." Max says. + +Mia feels angry and sad. She wants to bark at Max. She wants to chase him away. But she remembers what the vet said. She has to wear the cone. She has to be brave. + +She ignores Max. She walks past him. She goes to her bed. She finds her ball. She plays with it. She feels a little better. + +The next day, Mia sees Max again. He still laughs at her. He still says mean things. But Mia does not care. She knows the cone is helping her ear. She knows she is brave. She knows she is a good dog. + +She smiles at Max. She says, "Thank you, Max. You make me laugh. You make me feel happy. You are a funny cat. You are a good friend." + +Max is surprised. He stops laughing. He feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was mean. You are not silly. You are not a lamp. You are not a rocket. You are not a clown. You are a brave dog. You are a good friend." + +Mia and Max hug. They play together. They share the treat. They are happy. Mia's ear feels better. She does not need the cone anymore. She takes it off. She gives it to Max. He wears it. He looks silly. He looks like a lamp. He looks like a rocket. He looks like a clown. They laugh together. They are brave. They are good friends. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fountain. The water is smooth and shiny. Anna and Ben want to drink the water. + +"Can we drink the water?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is not good for us," Ben says. + +But Anna is thirsty. She runs to the fountain and puts her mouth on the water. She drinks a lot of water. She thinks it is yummy. + +Ben is scared. He does not want to drink the water. He thinks it is dirty. He calls Anna to come back. + +"Anna, come back! The water is not for drinking. It is for looking. It may make you sick," Ben says. + +But Anna does not listen. She drinks more water. She feels funny. Her tummy hurts. She starts to cry. + +Ben runs to Anna. He hugs her. He tries to make her feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have listened to you. The water is not good for me. It is bad for me," Anna says. + +"It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. You are my friend. Next time, we will drink from our bottles. They have good water for us," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben hug. They learn a lesson. They do not drink from the fountain again. They drink from their bottles. They are happy and healthy. +Ben likes to follow his dad to the garage. The garage is where dad keeps his tools and his bike. Ben likes to watch dad fix things and learn new words. + +One day, dad is working on his bike. He puts on a shiny new part and says, "This will make my bike faster and louder." Ben is curious. He wants to see and hear the bike. + +Dad says, "Ben, stay here. I will be back soon. I need to test the bike on the road." He puts on his helmet and gloves and starts the bike. The bike makes a very noisy sound. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +Ben does not stay. He follows dad to the road. He runs as fast as he can, but he cannot catch up with the bike. The bike is too fast and too noisy. Ben gets scared. He does not know where he is. He does not see dad. He does not see the garage. He only sees cars and people and houses. + +Ben starts to cry. He wants dad. He wants the garage. He wants to go home. He does not like the noisy bike. He does not like the road. He does not like being lost. He hopes dad will come back soon and find him. He hopes dad will hug him and say, "I'm sorry, Ben. I love you." +Tommy loved his armchair. It was big and soft and red. He liked to sit on it and read his books or watch his shows. He felt cozy and happy in his armchair. It belonged to him. + +One day, Tommy's cousin Lily came to visit. She saw Tommy's armchair and wanted to try it. She ran to it and jumped on it. Tommy was angry. He shouted, "No, Lily! That's my armchair! You can't sit on it!" + +Lily did not listen. She laughed and bounced on the armchair. She said, "It's fun! It's brilliant! I want it!" + +Tommy tried to push Lily off the armchair. They fought and pulled and pushed. The armchair wobbled and tipped over. They both fell on the floor. They cried and hurt themselves. + +Mommy and Daddy heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the armchair on the floor and Tommy and Lily crying. They were not happy. They said, "What did you do? Why did you fight? You have to share and be nice to each other!" + +They helped Tommy and Lily get up and hugged them. They said, "Tommy, this is your armchair, but you can let Lily sit on it sometimes. Lily, this is Tommy's armchair, but you can ask him nicely if you can try it. You are cousins and you should love each other." + +Tommy and Lily said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to share the armchair and take turns. They sat on it together and read a book. They felt cozy and happy in the armchair. It belonged to both of them. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many costumes. They want to try them on. + +Sara picks a dress with flowers and a hat. Ben picks a shirt with stripes and a cape. They put on the costumes and look at each other. They laugh. They do not recognize each other. They look like different people. + +They run to the living room to show Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad are surprised. They do not recognize Sara and Ben either. They think they have visitors. They say hello and ask their names. + +Sara and Ben giggle. They hug Mom and Dad around the waist. They say, "It's us, Sara and Ben! We are wearing costumes. Do you like them?" + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "We love them! You look amazing. You are very creative. Can we play with you?" Sara and Ben nod. They are happy. They have fun with Mom and Dad. They pretend to be different characters. They make up stories. They have a wonderful time. +Ben and Sam were playing cops and robbers in the park. Ben had a toy gun and Sam had a hat. Ben pretended to be the cop and Sam pretended to be the robber. + +"Stop, robber! I have a gun!" Ben shouted, pointing his toy gun at Sam. + +"No, you don't! It's just a toy!" Sam said, running away. + +Ben chased Sam around the trees and the swings. He tried to catch him, but Sam was too fast. Ben got tired and stopped. + +"Come back, robber! You have to freeze!" Ben called. + +Sam turned around and saw Ben. He had an idea. He put his hat on the ground and hid behind a bush. He waited for Ben to come closer. + +Ben saw the hat and thought Sam was there. He walked slowly towards the hat, holding his toy gun. He was ready to catch Sam. + +"Freeze, robber! I got you!" Ben said, reaching for the hat. + +But then, Sam jumped out of the bush and shouted, "Boo!" + +Ben was so surprised that he dropped his toy gun and fell on the ground. Sam laughed and picked up the toy gun. + +"Ha ha, I got you, cop! Now you have to freeze!" Sam said, pointing the toy gun at Ben. + +Ben looked at Sam and smiled. He was not scared or angry. He was happy. He liked playing with Sam. He liked pretending. + +"OK, OK, you got me, robber. You are very clever. But can we play something else now? I'm hungry." Ben said. + +"Sure, cop. Let's go get some snacks. Maybe we can play pirates next. I have a sword." Sam said. + +Ben and Sam got up and ran to the bench where their moms were waiting. They gave them their toy gun and hat and took some cookies and juice. They were happy. They were friends. They had fun. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. They had a big ship that they could put in the water and make it sail. One day, they went to the pond with their ship and a bucket. + +"Let's fill the bucket with water and pour it on the ship," Sam said. "It will be fun to see it get wet and sink." + +Ben was not sure. He liked his ship and did not want to ruin it. "But then we will lose our ship," he said. "And it will be hard to get it back." + +"Don't worry, Ben," Sam said. "I have a rope that we can tie to the ship. We can pull it out when we are done. Trust me, it will be fine." + +Ben trusted Sam and agreed to try. They filled the bucket with water and poured it on the ship. The ship got very wet and started to sink. Ben and Sam laughed and watched. + +But then, something bad happened. The rope that Sam had tied to the ship was too weak. It broke and the ship went down to the bottom of the pond. Ben and Sam could not see it anymore. + +"Oh no, oh no," Ben cried. "We lost our ship. It was my favorite toy. How will we get it back?" + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sam said. "I did not know the rope was bad. Maybe we can find another way to get it back." + +But they could not. The pond was too deep and too dirty. They tried to use sticks and stones and nets, but nothing worked. They had to go home without their ship. + +Ben was very sad and angry. He did not want to play with Sam anymore. He felt that Sam had lied to him and broken his trust. He learned that he should not trust people who want to do bad things to his toys. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful who you trust and what you do with your toys. Some things are not worth losing for a moment of fun. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower with different colors. Anna likes to put a star symbol on top of the tower. She thinks it is pretty and shiny. Ben likes to poke the star symbol with his finger. He thinks it is fun and funny. + +"Stop poking my star!" Anna says. She is angry and sad. She does not want Ben to break her tower. + +"No, I like poking your star!" Ben says. He is stubborn and naughty. He does not care about Anna's feelings. + +They start to fight over the star symbol. They pull and push and shout. The tower falls down and the blocks go everywhere. They both cry and sit on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy and calm. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She is stern and serious. + +"Ben poked my star!" Anna says. + +"Anna yelled at me!" Ben says. + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She is tired and frustrated. + +"Anna, Ben, you need to share and be kind. The star symbol is not yours or his. It is for both of you to play with. And poking is not nice. It can hurt and damage. You need to say sorry and hug each other. Then you can clean up and build a new tower together. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod and sniff. They are sorry and ashamed. They say sorry and hug each other. They help Mom clean up and build a new tower together. They put the star symbol on top and do not poke it. They smile and laugh. They are happy and friendly. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the puddles and make mud pies. They saw a big drain near the fence. It had a metal cover with holes in it. + +"Let's travel to the drain and see what's inside," Tom said. He was curious and brave. + +"No, Tom, that's foolish," Lily said. She was careful and smart. "The drain is dirty and dark. There might be bugs or rats or snakes in there. And we might get stuck or lost or hurt." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the drain and lifted the cover. He saw a hole that went down and down. He thought it looked like a tunnel to a new world. He climbed into the hole and shouted, "Bye, Lily, I'm going to travel to the drain!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She ran to the drain and looked into the hole. She could not see Tom. She could only hear water and wind. She called, "Tom, Tom, come back, please! The drain is not a good place to travel. It's a bad place to be. I miss you, Tom!" + +But Tom did not hear Lily. He was too far down the hole. He could not see anything. He could only feel cold and wet. He realized he had made a foolish mistake. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wanted to go back to the garden. He cried, "Help, help, I'm stuck in the drain!" +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big log near a tree. It was brown and hard and had many holes. + +"Look, a log!" Sara said. "Let's go and see it." + +They ran to the log and touched it with their hands. They saw some bugs and worms crawling in and out of the holes. They also heard a soft sound coming from inside the log. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe it is an animal," Sara said. "Let's say hello." + +They bent down and looked into one of the holes. They saw a pair of bright eyes and a furry nose. It was a squirrel. The squirrel was shy and scared. It made a squeaky noise and hid deeper in the log. + +"Hi, squirrel," Sara said. "Don't be afraid. We are nice. We want to be your friends." + +She reached out her hand and offered a nut to the squirrel. The squirrel smelled the nut and peeked out of the hole. It saw Sara's smile and Tom's wave. It felt a little bit brave and curious. It took the nut from Sara's hand and nibbled on it. + +"Thank you, squirrel," Tom said. "What is your name?" + +The squirrel made another squeaky noise and pointed to its chest. It meant that its name was Squeak. + +"Squeak, that is a good name," Sara said. "We are Sara and Tom. We are happy to meet you." + +She and Tom introduced themselves to the squirrel. The squirrel nodded and smiled. It introduced itself to them. They became friends and played together. They had a mild and fun day in the park. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and pretend they were mighty dinosaurs. They had many dinosaur toys, but they each had a favorite one. Tim's favorite was a big green T-rex, and Sam's favorite was a long-necked blue bronto. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They put all their dinosaur toys in a pile and took turns picking one. They had to say the name of the dinosaur and make a sound like it. Tim went first and picked a red triceratops. He said, "This is a triceratops. It has three horns. It goes roar!" Sam clapped and said, "Good job, Tim!" + +Then Sam picked a yellow stego. He said, "This is a stego. It has spikes on its back. It goes hiss!" Tim nodded and said, "That's right, Sam!" + +They kept playing until there was only one dinosaur left in the pile. It was Tim's favorite T-rex. Sam reached for it, but Tim stopped him. He said, "No, Sam, you can't have that one. That's my T-rex. I own it. It's mine!" + +Sam felt sad and angry. He said, "But Tim, we're sharing. You can't keep it all to yourself. It's not fair!" + +Tim said, "But I love it more than you. It's the best dinosaur. It's the most mighty. It can eat all the other dinosaurs. It goes rawr!" + +Sam said, "But I love it too. It's also my favorite. It's also mighty. It can run fast and bite hard. It goes rawr!" + +They both pulled on the T-rex and started to fight. They shouted and cried and made a mess. They forgot they were friends. They only wanted the T-rex. + +Then they heard a loud knock on the door. It was Tim's mom. She came in and saw the boys fighting. She said, "What's going on here? Why are you fighting? Why are you making so much noise?" + +Tim and Sam stopped and looked at her. They felt ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were playing with our dinosaurs, but we both wanted the same one. We both wanted the T-rex." + +Tim's mom said, "I see. Well, I understand that you both like the T-rex, but you can't fight over it. You have to learn to share and take turns. You have to be kind and respectful to each other. You have to remember that you're friends. Friends don't fight. Friends play together and have fun." + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They realized they were wrong. They said, "You're right, mom. We're sorry. We don't want to fight. We want to be friends." + +They hugged and said, "We're sorry, Tim. We're sorry, Sam. We're friends." + +They gave the T-rex back to Tim and said, "You can have it, Tim. It's your T-rex. You own it. It's yours." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. But you can play with it too. We can share it. It's our T-rex. It's ours." + +They picked another dinosaur from the pile and said, "Let's play together. Let's pretend we're mighty dinosaurs. Let's have fun." + +They played and laughed and had fun. They were happy. They were friends. They were mighty dinosaurs. +Jill and Jack were playing in the park with their dog Spot. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Spot liked to chase and bark and fetch and roll. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise in the sky. Boom! It was thunder. They saw dark clouds and flashes of light. It was going to rain. They did not like rain. It made them wet and cold and sad. + +They had to hurry. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She had a big umbrella and a charming smile. She said, "Don't worry, my darlings. We'll go home and have some hot chocolate and cookies. It will be cozy and warm and sweet." + +They hugged their mom and Spot. They walked to their car, holding the umbrella. They did not mind the rain so much. They knew they had a happy home and a loving family. They were very lucky. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play chess. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board. Ben and Lily learned how to play chess from their dads, who were very good at chess. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to play chess in the park. They set up their board and pieces on a bench and started to play. Ben was white and Lily was black. Ben moved his pieces fast and tried to trap Lily's pieces. Lily moved her pieces slow and tried to escape Ben's traps. + +"Check!" Ben said, when he moved his piece to attack Lily's king. "You have to move your king or you lose!" + +Lily looked at the board and saw that Ben was right. She had no good move for her king. She felt sad and angry. She did not like to lose. + +"No!" Lily said, and pushed the board off the bench. The pieces fell on the ground and rolled away. "You are rude! You always win! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Ben was shocked and hurt. He liked to play chess with Lily, but he also liked to win. He did not mean to be rude. He realized that Lily was his friend, and he should have let her win sometimes. But it was too late. Lily ran away, crying. Ben was left alone, with no friend and no chess. He felt very sorry. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a huge snowman with a hat, a carrot nose and a scarf. Lily liked the scarf. It was red and soft and warm. + +"Can I have the scarf?" Lily asked Max. + +"No, it is mine. I found it in the closet," Max said. He grabbed the scarf from the snowman and wrapped it around his neck. + +Lily was sad. She wanted the scarf too. She tried to grab it back from Max, but he was too strong. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came out of the house and saw them fighting. "What is going on here?" + +"Max took the scarf from the snowman and he won't share it with me," Lily said. + +"But it is my scarf, I found it first," Max said. + +Mom looked at the scarf. It was not Max's scarf. It was Dad's scarf. He had left it in the closet by mistake. + +"Actually, this scarf belongs to Dad. He needs it for work. You can't keep it, Max. And you can't take things that are not yours, Lily. That is not nice," Mom said. + +She took the scarf from Max and put it back on the snowman. She gave them each a hug and a kiss. + +"Why don't you make another scarf for the snowman? You can use some yarn and a needle. I can help you," Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They said sorry to each other and to the snowman. They went inside with Mom and made a new scarf. It was blue and green and sparkly. They put it on the snowman and smiled. + +They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that they should ask before they take things. They also learned that Mom and Dad have nice things that they need and love. They decided to make them a scarf too, as a surprise. +Ria and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big black bird on a tree. It is a raven. They want to make friends with the raven. + +"Hello, raven!" Ria says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The raven looks at Ria and Ben. It does not say anything. It is confused. Why do these small humans talk to it? + +Ben has a ball. He throws the ball to the raven. He thinks the raven will catch it and throw it back. But the raven does not catch the ball. It flies away from the ball. It is scared. + +"Come back, raven!" Ben says. "We are not bad. We just want to have fun." + +The raven lands on another tree. It sees Ria and Ben run after it. It does not understand. Why do they follow it? + +Ria has a cookie. She breaks the cookie in half. She holds one half in her hand. She shows it to the raven. + +"Look, raven!" Ria says. "We have a cookie for you. It is yummy. Do you want some?" + +The raven smells the cookie. It is hungry. It likes cookies. It hops closer to Ria. It takes the cookie from her hand. It eats the cookie. It makes a happy sound. + +Ria and Ben smile. They think the raven likes them. They sit under the tree. They share the other half of the cookie. They talk to the raven. The raven listens. It is not confused anymore. It is curious. It learns new words. It makes new friends. +Ben and Mia were having lunch with their mom. They had sandwiches and salad on their plates. Ben liked salad, but Mia did not. She pushed it away with her fork. + +"Mom, why do I have to eat salad?" Mia asked. "It is green and yucky." + +Mom smiled and said, "Salad is good for you, Mia. It has vitamins and minerals that help you grow and stay healthy. And it is light, so it does not make you feel too full." + +"But I don't like how it tastes," Mia said. "It is bitter and crunchy." + +Ben looked at his salad and said, "I like salad, Mia. It is not bitter, it is fresh and juicy. And it is fun to examine the different leaves and colors. Look, this one is red and curly, and this one is green and smooth. And this one has spots and veins. They are like little paintings." + +Mia looked at Ben's salad and saw what he meant. She picked up a leaf and examined it. She saw the tiny hairs and the veins. She felt the texture and the shape. She sniffed it and smelled the earthy scent. + +"Maybe salad is not so bad," Mia said. "Can I try a bite of yours, Ben?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Sure, Mia. Here, have some dressing too. It makes it more tasty." + +Mia dipped the leaf in the dressing and put it in her mouth. She chewed and swallowed. She made a face and said, "It is still a little bitter, but not too much. And it is juicy and crunchy. And the dressing is sweet and tangy." + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you gave salad a chance, Mia. Maybe you will like it more if you eat it more often. And you can always examine the different kinds and find your favorite." + +Mia nodded and said, "Maybe I will, Mom. But I still like sandwiches more." + +Ben and Mia finished their lunch and thanked their mom. They put their plates in the sink and ran outside to play. They were happy and full. And they had learned something new about salad. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big flag on a pole. The flag is red and white and blue. It has stars and stripes. + +"Look, a flag!" Tim says. "Let's go and see it." + +They run to the flag. The wind is strong. It makes the flag twist and flap. + +"Wow, the flag is so pretty!" Sue says. "Can we touch it?" + +Tim nods. He reaches for the flag. But the pole is too high. He jumps and jumps, but he cannot touch it. + +"Tim, be careful!" Sue says. "You might fall." + +Tim does not listen. He jumps higher and higher. He wants to touch the flag. But then he slips. He falls on the ground. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim says. "My knee is bitter. It stings." + +Sue runs to him. She hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Tim. You are brave. But the flag is too high. We cannot touch it. Let me help you." + +She takes a tissue from her pocket. She wipes his knee. She kisses it. She says, "There, there. It will be better soon. Let's go and find a band-aid." + +Tim stops crying. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend. Let's go and find a band-aid. And then we can play some more." + +They hold hands. They walk to the bench. They find a band-aid. They put it on Tim's knee. They feel better. They go and play some more. They have fun. They forget about the flag. They are happy. +One day, Ben and his mom went to the park. Ben liked to play on the swings and the slide. He saw some other kids and made new friends. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, Ben smelled something bad. He looked around and saw smoke coming from a big trash can. He was scared and ran to his mom. He pointed at the smoke and said, "Mom, look! Fire!" + +His mom realized what was happening. She grabbed Ben's hand and ran to a safe place. She called the firemen on her phone. She told Ben not to worry, the firemen would come and put out the fire. + +Soon, Ben heard a loud noise. He saw a big red truck with a siren and a hose. The firemen jumped out of the truck and sprayed water on the fire. The smoke went away and the fire was gone. Ben was happy and clapped his hands. + +The firemen smiled and waved at Ben and his mom. They said they were glad they were safe. They gave Ben a sticker and a hat. Ben thanked them and put on the hat. He felt cheerful and proud. He showed his mom and his new friends his hat and sticker. They all said he was brave and cool. Ben had a good day at the park. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. Lily likes to read books before she sleeps. Ben likes to play with his cars. Sometimes they fight over the bed. + +One night, Lily wants to read a new book. She asks Ben to move his cars. Ben says no. He says he wants to play more. Lily gets angry. She says he is selfish. Ben gets angry too. He says she is boring. + +Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees the mess and the angry faces. She is not happy. She says they need to calm down and share the bed. She says they can both do what they like, but they need to be quiet and respectful. + +She encourages Lily to read her book. She says it is good to learn new things. She encourages Ben to play with his cars. She says it is fun to use his imagination. She says they are both smart and creative. + +Lily and Ben feel a little better. They say sorry to each other. They move their things to make space. Lily reads her book. Ben plays with his cars. They look at each other. They smile. They are not envious. They are happy. They love each other. They love their bed. They love Mom. They fall asleep. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with rocks and trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Mia said. "Maybe we can find a treasure or a fairy or a dragon!" + +"OK, Mia!" Ben said. "But be careful. The rocks are sharp and the trees are harsh. They can hurt you if you fall." + +They held hands and started to climb the hill. They jumped over stones and crawled under branches. They saw birds and bugs and flowers. They felt happy and brave. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a big fire. It was bright and hot and made a loud noise. They saw sparks flying in the air. They felt scared and curious. + +"What is that, Ben?" Mia asked. "Is it a treasure or a fairy or a dragon?" + +"I don't know, Mia," Ben said. "But it looks dangerous. We should go back. Mom and Dad will be worried." + +They turned around and started to climb down the hill. They held hands and helped each other. They saw the fire behind them and hoped it would not reach their home. They felt sad and tired. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and ran to their house. They saw Mom and Dad waiting for them. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +"We're sorry, Mom and Dad," Ben and Mia said. "We wanted to have an adventure, but we found a fire. It was scary and bad." + +Mom and Dad smiled and kissed them. They said they were proud of them for being brave and smart. They said they were glad they were safe and sound. They said the fire was from a campsite and the firefighters were putting it out. They said they loved them very much. + +Ben and Mia felt happy and warm. They said they loved them too. They said they learned a lesson. They said they would not climb the hill again. They said they would rather play in the yard. They said they had enough adventure for one day. +It was a cold night. Lily and Tom were in their tent with Mom and Dad. They had a big fire outside, but it was not enough to keep them warm. They had blankets and pillows, but they still shivered. + +"Mom, I'm cold," Lily said. + +"Me too," Tom said. + +"Come here, my loves," Mom said. She hugged them and rubbed their backs. "We will be okay. The sun will come up soon and make us warm." + +Lily and Tom snuggled with Mom. They felt a little better. They looked at the fire and the stars. They saw a big owl fly over the trees. They heard a wolf howl in the deep woods. + +"What was that?" Lily asked. + +"A wolf," Dad said. He was on the other side of the tent. He had a flashlight and a stick. "Don't worry. He won't come near us. He is just saying hello to his friends." + +Lily and Tom were scared of the wolf. They did not like his howl. They wished they were at home, in their cozy beds, with their toys and books. + +"Can we go home, Dad?" Tom asked. + +"Not now, buddy," Dad said. "We have to wait until morning. It's too dark and cold to drive. We have to stay here and make the best of it." + +Lily and Tom did not like that answer. They did not want to stay here. They wanted to go home. They turned away from Dad and faced Mom. They closed their eyes and tried to sleep. They hoped the night would end soon. They hoped the wolf would go away. They hoped the sun would come up and make them warm. +Lily and Tom are playing soccer in the park. They have a ball and two cones for the goal. Lily likes to kick the ball hard and fast. Tom likes to run and catch the ball. + +"Pass me the ball, Lily!" Tom says. He wants to score a goal. + +"OK, Tom!" Lily says. She kicks the ball to Tom. But the ball goes too far and hits a big dog. The dog barks and chases the ball. + +"Oh no, the dog has our ball!" Lily says. She is scared of the dog. + +"Come back, ball!" Tom says. He is not scared of the dog. He runs after the ball and the dog. + +The dog reaches the ball first and picks it up with his mouth. He runs away with the ball. Tom follows him. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom says. He is angry at the dog. He wants his ball back. + +The dog stops and looks at Tom. He growls and shows his teeth. He does not want to give the ball back. + +"Please, give us our ball!" Tom says. He tries to be nice to the dog. + +The dog drops the ball and wags his tail. He likes Tom. He wants to play with him. + +"Good dog!" Tom says. He picks up the ball and throws it. The dog runs after it. + +Lily comes and joins Tom. She is not scared of the dog anymore. She likes the dog too. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Lily says. + +"Sure, why not?" Tom says. "But we have to share the ball." + +They play with the dog and the ball. They have fun. They forget about the goal. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they find a big cage in the garage. It is their dad's cage for his birds. + +"Let's play with the cage!" Tom says. "We can load our cars and trucks in it and pretend they are animals." + +"OK!" Sam says. "But we have to be quiet. Dad is sleeping and he does not like noise." + +They drag the cage to the backyard and open the door. They start to load their cars and trucks in the cage. They make sounds like lions, tigers, elephants and monkeys. + +"Roar!" Tom says. "I am a big lion. I am the king of the cage." + +"Meow!" Sam says. "I am a tiger. I am fast and strong." + +"Trumpet!" Tom says. "I am an elephant. I have a long nose and big ears." + +"Ooh-ooh!" Sam says. "I am a monkey. I can swing and jump." + +They have fun loading and unloading their cars and trucks and making animal noises. They do not notice that their dad has woken up and is watching them from the window. + +"Dad!" Tom and Sam say when they see him. "We are playing with your cage. We are sorry if we are noisy." + +Dad smiles and comes out. He is not angry. He is proud of his sons. + +"That's OK, boys," he says. "You are very creative and imaginative. You can play with my cage, but be careful not to break it. And remember to clean up when you are done." + +"Thank you, dad!" Tom and Sam say. They hug him and go back to their game. They love their dad and his cage. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. Lily liked to dress up her doll and make her talk. Max liked to zoom his car around and make noises. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty," Lily said to Max. "She has a pink dress and a mask. She is going to a party." + +Max looked at Lily's doll and felt jealous. He wanted a mask too. He thought masks were cool and fun. He looked around and saw a pillow on the couch. He had an idea. + +He grabbed the pillow and tore off the cover. He made a hole in the cover with his fingers. He put the cover on his face and pretended it was a mask. + +"Look at me, I have a mask too," Max said to Lily. "I am a superhero. I can save the world." + +Lily looked at Max and saw his pillow cover mask. She thought it was silly and ugly. She did not like that he copied her. She felt angry. + +She got up and ran to Max. She tried to take off his mask. Max did not want to give it up. He held on to it and squeezed it tight. + +"Stop it, Lily, this is my mask," Max said to Lily. "You have your own mask. Go away." + +"No, Max, this is not a mask, this is a pillow cover," Lily said to Max. "You are not a superhero, you are a copycat. Give it to me." + +They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not hear their mom coming into the room. She saw them fighting and was not happy. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked them. "Why are you making such a mess and noise?" + +Lily and Max stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed. They knew they had been bad. + +They let go of the pillow cover and said sorry to each other and to their mom. They hugged and made up. They decided to share their toys and play nicely. They learned that masks are not worth fighting over. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin in the garden. It was round and shiny and had a green stem. + +"Wow, look at that pumpkin!" Lily said. "Can we pick it and make a pie?" + +"Or a lantern!" Ben said. "We can cut a face and put a light inside." + +They ran to the pumpkin and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy for them. They pulled and pushed, but it did not move. + +"Maybe we need a tool," Lily said. "Let's go to the shed and find something." + +They ran to the shed and opened the door. Inside, they saw many tools that their dad used. There were hammers, saws, drills, and scissors. There was also a big lock that their dad used to keep the shed safe. + +"Look, a lock!" Ben said. "Maybe we can use it to open the pumpkin." + +He grabbed the lock and ran back to the pumpkin. Lily followed him. Ben put the lock on the stem and tried to turn it. But it did not work. The lock was too big and the stem was too small. + +"This is silly," Lily said. "A lock is not for opening pumpkins. A lock is for closing doors." + +She took the lock from Ben and ran back to the shed. She wanted to put it back where it belonged. But when she got to the shed, she saw something that made her stop. The door was closed. And there was no handle. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We locked ourselves out of the shed!" + +She banged on the door and shouted for help. But no one heard her. Their mom was inside the house, and their dad was at work. They were alone. + +They sat on the ground and cried. They wished they had not taken the lock. They wished they had not played with the pumpkin. They wished they had a modern tool that could open the door. + +Then, they heard a sound. It was a car. It was their dad. He had come home early. He saw them and came to them. + +"What's wrong, kids?" he asked. "Why are you crying?" + +"We locked ourselves out of the shed," Lily said. "We wanted to play with the pumpkin, but we couldn't. And we took your lock, but we couldn't use it. And we're sorry." + +Their dad hugged them and smiled. He was not angry. He was glad they were safe. + +"It's okay," he said. "I have the key. I can open the door. And I have a surprise for you. I bought a modern tool that can cut the pumpkin. It's called a carving knife. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They dried their tears and followed their dad. He unlocked the door and gave them the carving knife. They went to the pumpkin and cut a face. They put a light inside and made a lantern. It was bright and funny and scary. + +They were happy. They had learned a lesson. They had made a lantern. And they had a modern tool. +Lily was a good girl who liked to pray every night before she went to sleep. She had a small clock on her nightstand that told her when it was time to pray. She also had a teddy bear that she hugged and talked to. + +One night, Lily was very tired and forgot to pray. She fell asleep with her teddy bear in her arms. She had a bad dream that a big monster came and took her teddy bear away. She woke up scared and crying. + +She looked at her clock and saw that it was still dark. She remembered that she did not pray. She felt sorry and said, "Dear God, please forgive me for not praying. Please keep me and my teddy bear safe. Please make the monster go away. Amen." + +She heard a soft voice in her ear. It was her teddy bear. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. God loves you and he heard your prayer. The monster is gone and we are safe. You are a good girl and I love you too." + +Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear. She felt warm and happy. She said, "Thank you, God. Thank you, teddy bear. You are my best friend." She closed her eyes and fell asleep again. She had a good dream that she and her teddy bear were playing in a clean and beautiful garden. +Sam and Mia liked to play cowboys and cowgirls at the ranch. They had hats, boots, and toy horses. They ran around the fields, pretending to chase cows and bandits. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming to the ranch. It was loud and rough. It made a lot of dust and smoke. Sam and Mia did not like the truck. They wanted it to go away. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" they shouted at the truck. "You are scaring the animals and making the ranch dirty!" + +But the truck did not stop. It kept driving towards the barn. Sam and Mia ran after it, waving their arms and yelling. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" they asked the truck driver, who got out of the truck. + +The truck driver was a man with a beard and a smile. He had a big box in his hands. + +"Hello, kids. I'm here to deliver a surprise for you. Your grandpa ordered it for you. Do you want to see what's inside the box?" he said. + +Sam and Mia looked at each other. They were curious and excited. They forgot about the truck and the dust and the noise. + +"Yes, please!" they said together. + +The truck driver opened the box and lifted out a small, fluffy, brown puppy. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"This is your new friend. His name is Spot. He's a ranch dog. He will help you with the cows and the bandits. He will also play with you and love you. Do you like him?" he said. + +Sam and Mia hugged the puppy and smiled. They loved him. He was the best surprise ever. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" they said to the truck driver and their grandpa, who came out of the barn. + +They took Spot to their toy horses and gave him a hat and a boot. They played cowboys and cowgirls with him all day. They did not mind the truck or the dust or the noise anymore. They were happy at the ranch. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily had a birthday. She got a big present from her mom and dad. It was a doll with long hair and a pink dress. Lily was very happy. + +Ben came to her party. He saw the doll and wanted to play with it. He asked Lily, "Can I see your doll?" Lily said, "No, it is mine. You can play with other toys." Ben was upset. He thought Lily was mean. He said, "I dare you to let me see your doll. If you don't, you are a chicken." + +Lily was not a chicken. She was brave. She said, "Fine, you can see my doll. But be careful. Don't break it." She gave the doll to Ben. Ben took the doll and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." But he lied. He was not a good friend. He was a bad friend. + +He ran away with the doll. He went to the backyard. He threw the doll in the mud. He cut the doll's hair with scissors. He ripped the doll's dress. He laughed. He said, "This is a fun game. I don't like dolls. They are stupid." + +Lily saw what Ben did. She was very upset. She cried. She said, "Ben, why did you do that? You are a bad friend. You ruined my doll. You hurt my feelings. I don't want to play with you anymore." She ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and said, "We are sorry, Lily. Ben was very naughty. We will get you a new doll. Don't be sad." + +Ben was alone. He felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I was jealous of your doll. I wanted to have a present too. Can you forgive me?" But Lily did not hear him. She did not talk to him. She did not look at him. She did not want to be his friend. Ben had no friends. He was sad. He wished he had not dared Lily. He wished he had been a good friend. But it was too late. The end. +Anna and Tom love to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They have a loyal dog named Spot who follows them everywhere. Spot likes to dig holes and chase seagulls. + +One day, they go to the beach with their mom and dad. The sun is shining and the sky is blue. They have a picnic and a lot of fun. But then, they see some dark clouds coming. Mom says, "We have to go home soon. It looks like it will rain." + +Anna and Tom are sad. They want to stay at the beach. They beg their mom and dad to let them play a little longer. Mom says, "OK, but only for a few minutes. Then we have to pack up and leave." + +Anna and Tom run back to the sand. They want to finish their sand castle. They put a flag on top and a moat around it. They are very proud of their work. Spot barks and wags his tail. He thinks it is a great sand castle too. + +But then, they hear a loud thunder. They look up and see the sky is dark and angry. They feel some drops of water on their faces. It starts to rain. The rain is cold and wet. It makes the sand sticky and muddy. It ruins their sand castle. It washes away the flag and the moat. Anna and Tom are very sad. They cry and hug each other. Spot runs to them and licks their faces. He tries to make them feel better. + +Mom and dad come to them and say, "Come on, kids. Let's go home. We can come back to the beach another day. Don't be sad. You did a good job. We are proud of you. And you have a loyal friend who loves you. Spot is a good dog." + +Anna and Tom smile and nod. They wipe their tears and take their things. They hold hands and walk with their mom and dad. Spot follows them and shakes his fur. He is happy to be with them. He doesn't mind the rain. He knows they will come back to the beach. He knows they are a family. He knows he is a loyal dog. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a big truck with ice cream. They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. + +"What do you want?" the man in the truck said. + +"I want a cone with chocolate and vanilla," Tom said. + +"I want a cup with strawberry and banana," Sue said. + +The man in the truck nodded and gave them their ice cream. They paid him with their coins and thanked him. + +Tom and Sue sat on a bench and ate their ice cream. They were happy and smiled. The sun was warm and bright. + +But then, a big dog came. The dog was hungry and angry. It saw Tom and Sue and their ice cream. It barked and ran to them. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom said. "This is our ice cream!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped on the bench and bit Tom's cone. Tom screamed and dropped his cone. The dog ate it. + +Sue was scared. She held her cup tight. She hoped the dog would not see her. + +But the dog saw her. It barked and ran to her. It bit her cup. Sue screamed and dropped her cup. The dog ate it. + +Tom and Sue had no ice cream. They were sad and cried. The sun was hot and hurt their eyes. Their skin was pale and burned. + +The man in the truck saw what happened. He was sorry for Tom and Sue. He wanted to help them. He wanted to give them more ice cream. + +But he could not. He had no more ice cream. He had sold it all. He had to go. + +He started his truck and drove away. He said nothing. + +Tom and Sue were alone. They had no ice cream. They had no friend. They had no fun. They had a bad day. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for stones of different shapes and colors. Lila found a shiny stone that sparkled in the sun. She was very happy and showed it to Tom. + +"Wow, that is a pretty stone!" Tom said. "Can I see it?" + +Lila nodded and gave the stone to Tom. He held it in his hand and admired it. He liked it so much that he wanted to keep it. + +"Can I have it?" he asked Lila. + +Lila felt sad. She liked the stone too. She wanted to have it back. But she saw that Tom really liked it. She was compassionate. She did not want to make Tom sad. + +"Okay, you can have it," she said. "But you have to share it with me sometimes." + +Tom smiled and hugged Lila. He was grateful. He said thank you to Lila. He promised to share the stone with her. + +They continued to play in the park. They found more stones and showed them to each other. They had fun. They were good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard with their toy cars and dolls. They liked to make up stories and act them out. Tom was a brave driver and Lily was a princess who needed help. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "A big bad wolf is chasing me!" + +"Don't worry, princess!" Tom said. "I'll save you with my fast car!" + +He zoomed his car towards the wolf, who was really a stuffed animal. He pretended to hit the wolf and make it run away. + +"Thank you, driver!" Lily said. "You are my hero!" + +They hugged and smiled. They were having fun. + +But they did not see the real chicken that was walking around the yard. The chicken was hungry and curious. It saw the stuffed wolf and thought it was food. It pecked at it and tried to pull it away. + +"Hey, that's our wolf!" Tom shouted. "Leave it alone, chicken!" + +He ran after the chicken and tried to grab the wolf. But the chicken was faster and stronger. It clucked and flapped its wings. It did not want to give up its prize. + +Lily saw what was happening and got scared. She did not like the chicken. It was big and noisy and mean. She wanted to help Tom, but she did not know how. + +She looked around and saw a bottle of water on the grass. She had an idea. She picked up the bottle and ran towards the chicken. + +"Tom, watch out!" she yelled. "I have a plan!" + +She opened the bottle and squirted water at the chicken. The water hit the chicken's head and made it wet. The chicken did not like that. It stopped pecking at the wolf and shook its head. It looked alert and angry. + +"Quick, Tom, get the wolf!" Lily said. + +Tom saw his chance and grabbed the wolf from the chicken. He held it tight and ran back to Lily. They hugged and smiled again. They had saved their wolf. + +The chicken was not happy. It squawked and chased them. But they were faster and smarter. They ran into the house and closed the door. They were safe. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They had had an adventure. They were brave and clever. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big plant with red flowers. Lily was curious. She wanted to touch the flowers. + +"Look, Tom, how pretty!" she said. "Can I touch them?" + +Tom shook his head. He remembered what Mom said. "No, Lily, don't touch. Mom said this plant has thorns. They can hurt you." + +But Lily did not listen. She felt an urge to touch the flowers. She reached out her hand. "Just one touch," she thought. + +"Ouch!" she cried. A thorn pricked her finger. It hurt a lot. She started to cry. + +Tom ran to her. He took her hand and blew on it. "I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "Let's go to Mom. She can make it better." + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She did not touch the plant again. She was still curious, but she looked from far away. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to chase it. + +One time, the ball rolled onto the road. Sam ran after it without looking. He did not see the big gray car coming fast. The car hit Sam and he fell down. He cried very loud and his leg was bleeding. + +Lily was scared and ran to Sam. She hugged him and said, "Sam, Sam, are you okay? Don't move, I will get help." + +She saw a man with a phone near the park. She ran to him and said, "Please, please, help my brother. He is hurt by a car. He needs an ambulance." + +The man nodded and called the ambulance. He said, "Don't worry, little girl. The ambulance will come soon. They will take your brother to the hospital and make him better. You are very brave." + +Lily thanked the man and ran back to Sam. She held his hand and said, "Sam, the ambulance is coming. They will help you. You will be okay. Just stay with me. I love you." + +Sam nodded and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good sister. Thank you for staying with me." + +Soon, they heard the siren of the ambulance. The ambulance stopped near them and two people came out. They had white clothes and bags. They put Sam on a stretcher and put a bandage on his leg. They said, "We are here to help you, Sam. You are very brave. We will take you to the hospital and fix your leg. Lily, you can come with us too. You can stay with your brother." + +Lily and Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you." They got into the ambulance and the ambulance drove away. Lily and Sam stayed together and hoped they would be okay. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Lily had a green car and Ben had a red car. + +"Look at my car, it can speed so fast!" Lily said, pushing her car across the carpet. + +"My car is faster than yours!" Ben said, chasing after her car. + +They raced their cars around the room, pretending to be in a big city. They zoomed past the sofa, the table, the lamp and the bookshelf. + +Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. They stopped their cars and looked up. It was their dad, wearing a blue uniform and a shiny badge. + +"Hello, kids, I'm home!" he said, smiling. "What are you playing?" + +"We are playing cars, daddy!" Lily said. "We are speed drivers!" + +"Really? Well, I have a surprise for you. I'm a police officer, and I have a real car outside. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said, jumping up and running to the door. + +Their dad took them outside and showed them his police car. It was black and white, with a siren and a light on top. He let them sit inside and press some buttons. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Ben said, honking the horn. + +"Can we speed in your car, daddy?" Lily asked, looking at the speedometer. + +"No, no, no, we can't speed in my car. That's against the law. We only speed when we have to catch bad guys. And we always follow the rules of the road. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, daddy, we understand," Lily and Ben said, nodding. + +"Good. Now, how about we go inside and have some cookies and milk? And maybe you can tell me more about your car game." + +"Okay, daddy, we love you!" Lily and Ben said, hugging their dad. + +They went inside and had a nice snack. They told their dad about their green and red cars, and how they raced them around the room. Their dad listened and laughed. He was happy to see them having fun. He was proud to be their dad. And he was glad to be home. +Sara was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom said they had to go to the store. Sara did not want to go. She wanted to stay with her toys. + +"Come on, Sara, we have to buy some food and some clothes. You can bring your teddy bear with you," her mom said. + +Sara took her teddy bear and followed her mom. They went to the store. There were many people and many things. Sara felt scared. She held her mom's hand and her teddy bear. + +They walked around the store. Sara saw some books, some dolls, some cars, some candy. She wanted to look at them, but she was shy. She stayed close to her mom. + +Then, she saw a man. He was wearing a big coat and a hat. He looked at Sara and smiled. He had a bad smile. Sara did not like him. She recognized him. He was the thief who took her dad's bike last week. She saw him on the TV. She was angry. + +"Mom, mom, look! That man is the thief! He took dad's bike!" Sara shouted. + +Her mom looked at the man. She was surprised. She saw the bike under his coat. She called the store man. The store man called the police. The police came and took the thief away. + +Sara was brave. She helped catch the thief. Her mom was proud of her. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She let her choose a book and a candy. Sara was happy. She was not shy anymore. She talked to the store man and the police. She showed them her teddy bear. She told them her story. They all smiled and said she was a good girl. Sara smiled too. She liked to help. She liked to talk. She liked to go to the store. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Tom and Lily's toys. He wants them. He takes the ball, the bike and the doll. He does not ask. He does not share. He is mean. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They want their toys back. They say to the big boy: "Give us our toys. They are ours. You are not nice. You are breaking the law. The law says you have to share and be kind." + +The big boy laughs. He does not care. He says: "I do not follow the law. I do what I want. I do not allow you to have your toys. They are mine now. Go away." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not know what to do. They see a lady. She is a police officer. She wears a badge and a hat. She sees the big boy and the toys. She knows he is wrong. She walks to him. She says: "Hello, I am a police officer. I enforce the law. The law says you have to respect other people and their things. You cannot take what is not yours. You have to give back the toys to Tom and Lily. They are the owners. You are not allowed to keep them." + +The big boy is angry. He does not want to give back the toys. He tries to run away. But the police officer is faster. She catches him. She takes the toys from him. She gives them to Tom and Lily. She says: "Here you go, Tom and Lily. These are your toys. You can play with them. I am sorry this happened to you. You did the right thing by telling me. You are good kids. You follow the law. You are happy." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They thank the police officer. They hug their toys. They smile. They play. They are friends. They are safe. They are happy. +Sam and Anna were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very excited to see the animals. Mom gave them a map of the zoo and said, "This map will help you find the animals you want to see. You can choose where to go first." + +Sam looked at the map and said, "I want to see the lions. They are big and loud and have fur. Where are the lions, mom?" + +Mom pointed to a spot on the map and said, "The lions are here, in the yellow area. We can go there first, if you like." + +Anna looked at the map and said, "I want to see the penguins. They are small and cute and have feathers. Where are the penguins, mom?" + +Mom pointed to another spot on the map and said, "The penguins are here, in the blue area. We can go there next, if you like." + +Sam and Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please, mom. Let's go to the zoo!" + +They followed mom to the zoo entrance and showed their tickets. They walked to the yellow area and saw the lions. They roared and played and slept in the sun. Sam and Anna liked the lions very much. + +They walked to the blue area and saw the penguins. They waddled and swam and slid on the ice. Sam and Anna liked the penguins very much. + +They walked to other areas and saw more animals. They saw monkeys, elephants, giraffes, zebras, bears, and more. They learned their names and sounds and habits. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they started to feel sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They said, "Mom, we are tired. Can we go home now?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, my loves. You have seen a lot of animals today. You did very well. I recommend that you take a nap when we get home. You will feel better." + +Sam and Anna agreed and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you for taking us to the zoo. We love you." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. Let's go home." + +They took the map with them and said goodbye to the animals. They got in the car and drove home. They fell asleep on the way, dreaming of the zoo. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a big cord in the garage. It is long and red and soft. + +"Look, Max, a cord!" Lily says. "What can we do with it?" + +Max thinks hard. He has a plan. "We can make a swing!" he says. "We can tie the cord to the tree and the fence. Then we can sit on the cord and swing!" + +Lily likes the plan. She helps Max tie the cord. They make a knot on each end. They pull the cord to make sure it is strong. + +"Ready, Lily?" Max asks. He sits on the cord and holds it tight. + +"Ready, Max!" Lily says. She sits behind him and holds him. They kick their legs and swing. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily says. "We made a great swing!" + +"Yes, we did!" Max says. "We are good at planning!" + +They swing and laugh and have a good time. They are happy with their cord swing. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Let's measure how tall our tower is," Sara says. She takes a bag and puts some blocks in it. She holds the bag next to the tower. "One bag is this much," she shows Ben. + +Ben nods. He takes another bag and fills it with blocks. He puts it on top of Sara's bag. "Two bags are this much," he says. He smiles. He likes to measure things. + +They keep adding bags and blocks to their tower. They are very creative. They make patterns and designs with the blocks. They use red, blue, yellow, and green blocks. They use square, round, and triangle blocks. + +"Wow, our tower is so big and pretty," Sara says. She counts the bags. "We have five bags. Five bags are this much," she points to the top of the tower. + +Ben agrees. He is proud of their tower. He wants to show it to their mom. He runs to the door and calls, "Mom, mom, come and see our tower. We measured it with bags and blocks. It is very big and pretty." + +Mom comes and sees their tower. She is impressed. She hugs Sara and Ben. She tells them they are very smart and creative. She takes a picture of their tower. She says, "You did a great job. I love your tower. And I love you." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park when they saw a big fire in the sky. It was brilliant and orange and made a loud noise. They were scared and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the fire. + +"That is a rocket, sweetie. It is going to space, where there are stars and planets," mom said, hugging them. + +"Why is it going to space?" Ben asked, trembling. + +"Because some people want to explore and learn new things. They are very brave and curious," mom said. + +"Will they come back?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, they will come back soon. They have a special part of the rocket that can land safely on the ground," mom said. + +They watched the rocket go higher and higher, until it disappeared in the clouds. Then they saw some white and gray things falling from the sky. They looked like snowflakes, but they were not cold. + +"What are those?" Ben asked, catching one in his hand. + +"Those are ash, honey. They are tiny pieces of the rocket that burned in the air. They are harmless, but don't eat them," mom said, smiling. + +"They are pretty," Lily said, making a wish. + +They played with the ash for a while, pretending they were snowmen and angels. Then they heard a loud boom and saw a bright light in the sky. It was the rocket coming back. + +"Look, look, they are back!" Lily shouted, clapping her hands. + +"They did it, they did it!" Ben cheered, jumping up and down. + +They waved at the rocket, hoping the people inside could see them. They were happy and proud of the space explorers. They wanted to be like them when they grew up. +Anna liked to help her mom with the housework. She wanted to learn how to mop the floor like her mom did. She asked her mom, "Can you teach me how to mop, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Anna. Mopping is easy and fun. You just need a mop, a bucket, and some water. Come, I'll show you." + +She took Anna to the kitchen, where there was a mop and a bucket. She filled the bucket with water and added some soap. She dipped the mop in the water and squeezed it. Then she moved the mop back and forth on the floor, making it clean and shiny. + +Anna watched her mom and said, "Wow, you are very good at mopping, mom. Can I try?" + +Her mom handed her the mop and said, "Sure, Anna. But be careful, don't spill the water or make the floor too wet. And don't mop the rug, it's expensive and we don't want to ruin it." + +Anna nodded and took the mop. She tried to copy her mom, but it was harder than it looked. The mop was heavy and the water was slippery. She spilled some water on the floor and almost fell. She also mopped the rug by mistake and made it wet and soapy. + +Her mom saw what happened and said, "Oh, Anna, you need more practice. Mopping is not as easy as it seems. But don't worry, you'll get better with time. And don't be sad, the rug will dry and we can wash it later. The important thing is that you tried to help and learn. I'm proud of you, Anna." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love mopping, too. Can we mop again tomorrow?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, Anna. We can mop again tomorrow. But first, let's clean up this mess and have some cookies. You deserve a treat for your hard work." +Lily hated the vase on the table. It was big and ugly and had flowers that smelled bad. She wanted to play with her toys, but her mom said no. She said Lily had to be quiet and nice because they had guests. + +Lily was bored and angry. She saw the vase and had a crazy idea. She grabbed the vase and ran to the door. She wanted to throw the vase outside and make a loud noise. She thought that would be fun and make her mom pay attention to her. + +But before she could reach the door, her mom saw her and shouted. She ran after Lily and took the vase from her. She was very mad and scared. She said Lily could have broken the vase and hurt herself or someone else. She said Lily had to go to her room and think about what she did. + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She did not mean to make her mom mad and scared. She just wanted to have some fun. She went to her room and cried. She wished she had not hated the vase so much. She wished she had been quiet and nice. She wished she could say sorry to her mom and the guests. She hoped they would forgive her and love her. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books and crayons. One day, Lily saw a new book on Tom's shelf. It had a big picture of a dragon on the cover. + +"Can I lend your book?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, you can lend it. But be careful, it is a scary book. It has a lot of dark and scary things in it." Tom said. + +Lily was not afraid. She liked dragons. She thought they were harmless and pretty. She took the book and went to her room. She opened the book and started to read. + +But soon, she felt scared. The book had not only dragons, but also witches, and ghosts, and monsters. They all looked mean and ugly. They made loud noises and did bad things. Lily felt her heart beat fast and her hands shake. She wanted to stop reading, but she could not. The book was too dark and too scary. + +She wished Tom was with her. She wished she had not lent his book. She wished she had a nice book with flowers and fairies and rainbows. She started to cry. + +Tom heard Lily cry. He ran to her room. He saw her holding his book and looking very sad and scared. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"Your book is too scary, Tom. I don't like it. It has dark and scary things in it. I want to give it back to you." Lily said. + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He hugged her and took the book. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you would be so scared. It's just a book. It's not real. The dragons and the witches and the ghosts and the monsters are not real. They can't hurt you. They are harmless." Tom said. + +Lily felt better. She smiled and hugged Tom back. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Can we read a nice book together?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. We can read a nice book together. I have a book with puppies and kittens and butterflies. Do you want to lend it?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, please. I want to lend it. I like puppies and kittens and butterflies. They are nice and cute and happy." Lily said. + +They went to Tom's shelf and picked the book. They sat on the bed and read the book together. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the dark and scary book. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to wear hats and pretend they were explorers. They saw a big tunnel under a hill. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the tunnel," Ben said. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals." + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. "It might be dark or scary." + +They put on their hats and walked into the tunnel. It was dark and cold. They held hands and walked slowly. They heard a loud roar. + +"What was that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe a lion or a bear." + +They were scared. They wanted to go back. But they could not see the way out. They were lost and helpless. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "We are in the tunnel!" + +No one heard them. They cried and hugged each other. + +Then they saw a light. It was their mom and dad. They had heard their shouts and came to find them. They had flashlights and snacks. + +"Mom! Dad!" Ben and Lily said. "We are so happy to see you!" + +"We are happy to see you too," their mom and dad said. "We were worried about you. Why did you go in the tunnel?" + +"We wanted to explore," Ben said. "But it was not fun. It was dark and scary. And we heard a roar." + +"That was not a roar," their dad said. "That was a train. The tunnel is for trains. You should not go in there. It is dangerous." + +"We are sorry," Ben and Lily said. "We did not know. We will not go in there again." + +Their mom and dad hugged them and gave them snacks. They put on their hats and walked out of the tunnel. They were glad to be safe and warm. They learned a lesson. They decided to explore somewhere else. Somewhere without trains. +Lily and her mother went to the park. Lily liked the park. She liked to play on the swings and the slide. She liked to see the birds and the flowers. + +One day, Lily saw something new in the park. It was a big green thing. It had a long neck and four legs. It was eating the grass. Lily pointed at it and said, "Look, mother! What is that?" + +Her mother looked and smiled. She said, "That is a giraffe, Lily. It is an animal that lives far away. It is very tall and has spots on its skin." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the giraffe closer. She said, "Can we go near it, mother? Can we touch it?" + +Her mother said, "No, Lily. We cannot go near it. It is not a pet. It is wild. It might be scared of us or hurt us. We can only watch it from here." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She was happy to watch the giraffe. She noticed that it had a long tongue and big ears. She noticed that it had a tail and horns. She noticed that it was beautiful and different. She said, "I like the giraffe, mother. It is green and nice." +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big bug on a flower. The bug has many colors and wings. It makes a loud buzz. + +"Look, a bug!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and noisy!" + +"Can we catch it?" Ben asks. He wants to touch the bug. + +"No, we can't," Lily says. "The bug will be scared and sad. We have to leave it alone." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the flower and tries to grab the bug. The bug flies away and Ben falls down. He hurts his knee and cries. + +"Ben, you are silly!" Lily says. "You made the bug leave and you hurt yourself. Why did you do that?" + +"I wanted to see the bug," Ben says. He rubs his knee. "It was so pretty and noisy." + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She gives him a hug and a band-aid. She says, "The bug is pretty and noisy, but it is not a toy. It is a living thing. It likes to be free and happy. We can watch the bug, but we can't catch it. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods. He says, "I understand. I am sorry, bug. I will leave you alone. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, we can still be friends. And maybe the bug will come back and say hello. But we have to be quiet and gentle. Can you do that?" + +Ben nods again. He says, "I can do that. I will be quiet and gentle. I like the bug. And I like you, Lily." + +Lily and Ben hold hands and sit on the grass. They watch the bug fly from flower to flower. They are quiet and gentle. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and animals with the clay. The clay had a soft and smooth texture. It felt good in their hands. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Ben said, showing his long and green clay snake to Lily. + +"Wow, that's a good snake!" Lily said. "I made a flower. See, it has petals and a stem." + +They put their clay creations on the table and went to get some water. They were thirsty after playing with the clay. + +But when they came back, they saw a big mess. Their clay creations were smashed and broken. There was clay all over the table and the floor. And there was a big boy standing next to the table. He had a mean smile on his face. + +"Ha ha, I ruined your stupid clay!" the big boy said. "It was too easy and boring. I like to play with rich and hard things, like coins and rocks. Clay is for babies!" + +Ben and Lily felt very sad and angry. They wanted to cry and shout. They worked hard to make their clay creations. They liked their clay and its texture. They did not like the big boy and his words. + +They ran to find their teacher and tell her what happened. But the teacher was busy with other children. She did not see the big boy and the mess. She did not hear Ben and Lily. + +The big boy laughed and ran away. He did not care about Ben and Lily. He did not care about clay and texture. He only cared about himself and his rich and hard things. + +Ben and Lily did not get to play with clay anymore. They did not get to make new shapes and animals. They did not get to have fun. They only got to feel sad and angry. It was a bad ending. +Lily liked to write in her journal. She wrote about her toys, her friends, and her dreams. She used her crayons to make pictures and stickers to make it pretty. She kept her journal under her pillow, so no one could see it. + +One day, her big brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play. He saw her journal and wanted to look at it. He grabbed it from under her pillow and opened it. Lily was angry and scared. She did not want him to read her secrets. + +She ran to him and tried to get her journal back. She shouted, "No, Tom, no! That is mine! Give it back!" Tom laughed and said, "What is this? This is dull. You only write silly things. You are a baby." He threw her journal on the floor and stepped on it. + +Lily cried and picked up her journal. It was torn and dirty. She hugged it and ran to her mom. She told her what Tom did and how he hurt her journal. Mom was mad and sad. She said, "Tom, that was very mean. You should not take Lily's journal. You should protect her, not hurt her. You owe her an apology and a hug." + +Tom felt bad and sorry. He realized he was wrong and mean. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was bored and stupid. I did not mean to hurt your journal. Can I help you fix it?" Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You can help me glue it and put new stickers on it." They hugged and went to her room. They worked on her journal together and made it pretty again. They also played with her toys and had fun. Lily was happy and Tom was proud. He learned to protect his sister and respect her journal. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to sing songs together. They have a microphone that their dad gave them. It is big and shiny and makes their voices loud. + +One day, they are singing in their room. They sing about animals, colors, and numbers. They have a lot of fun. But then, Sara feels tired. She yawns and rubs her eyes. + +"Ben, I want to sleep," she says. + +"But we are not done singing," Ben says. "We have to sing the alphabet song." + +Sara shakes her head. "No, I am too sleepy. You can sing by yourself." + +Ben frowns. He does not like to sing by himself. He likes to sing with Sara. He thinks she is dependable. She always sings with him. + +"Please, Sara, sing with me," he says. "Just one more song." + +Sara sighs. She loves her brother. She does not want to make him sad. She decides to sing one more song with him. + +"Okay, Ben, one more song. But then we have to sleep." + +They sing the alphabet song together. They hold the microphone and say each letter. They are proud of themselves. They know all the letters. + +When they finish, they smile and hug each other. + +"Good job, Sara," Ben says. "You are a good singer." + +"Thank you, Ben," Sara says. "You are a good singer too." + +They put the microphone on the table. They go to their beds. They snuggle under their blankets. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of singing more songs. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big saw on the ground. It was shiny and smooth. Tim wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Lily, a saw! Let's play with it!" Tim said. + +"No, Tim, that is not a toy. It is sharp and can hurt you. Daddy said we should not touch his tools. He will punish us if we do," Lily said. + +But Tim did not listen. He picked up the saw and swung it around. He felt strong and brave. He did not see the flower pot behind him. He hit it with the saw and broke it. The pot fell and made a loud noise. + +Daddy heard the noise and came out. He saw the broken pot and the saw in Tim's hand. He was angry and sad. + +"Tim, what have you done? You broke Mommy's favorite pot. And you played with my saw. That is very dangerous and naughty. You could have hurt yourself or Lily. You did not obey me. You are punished. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. And you have to say sorry to Mommy and Lily," Daddy said. + +Tim felt bad. He knew he did wrong. He dropped the saw and ran to his room. He cried and said sorry in his head. He wished he had listened to Lily. He learned that he should not play with things that are not toys. And he should obey his parents. They love him and want him to be safe and good. +Tim likes to print pictures with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes animals and cars and flowers. He prints on big papers and small papers and sometimes on the wall. Mom does not like when he prints on the wall. She says it is messy and hard to clean. + +One day, Tim finds a shiny rock in the yard. He thinks it is pretty and he wants to print with it. He rubs the rock on a paper and it makes a gray line. He tries to make a circle, but the rock breaks. He sees that the rock has many small pieces inside. He wonders what they are. + +He shows the rock to Dad. Dad says it is a mineral. He says minerals are things that come from the ground and have different shapes and colors. He says some minerals are hard and some are soft. He says some minerals are good for making things and some are not. + +Tim asks if he can print with minerals. Dad says yes, but he has to be careful. He says some minerals can be sharp or dirty or hurt the paper. He says he will help Tim find some minerals that are good for printing. He says they can go to the park and look for them. + +Tim is happy. He likes to print and he likes to learn new things. He hugs Dad and says thank you. He puts on his hat and his shoes and his coat. He is ready to go to the park. He hopes to find many minerals. He wants to make a picture for Mom. He thinks she will like it. He thinks she will not mind if he prints with minerals. He thinks minerals are better than crayons. He thinks they are more fun. +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books, play puzzles and learn new things. She also liked to stay up late and watch the stars. But her mom and dad always told her to go to bed early, so she could rest and grow. + +One night, Lily did not want to go to bed. She said to her mom, "Mom, please let me stay up a little longer. I want to see the moon and the planets. They are so beautiful and interesting." + +Her mom said, "Lily, I know you love the sky, but you need to sleep. Sleeping is good for your brain and your body. If you sleep well, you will be more intelligent and happy in the morning. Now, turn off the light and go to bed." + +Lily was not happy. She turned off the light, but she did not go to bed. She sneaked out of her room and went to the window. She looked at the sky and tried to find the moon and the planets. But she could not see them. The sky was dark and cloudy. She felt sad and lonely. + +She heard a noise. It was her mom. She came to check on her. She saw Lily at the window and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Why are you not in bed?" + +Lily said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to see the sky, but I could not. There is no moon and no planets. The sky is dark and cloudy." + +Her mom said, "Lily, sometimes the sky is like that. But it does not mean the moon and the planets are gone. They are still there, behind the clouds. You just have to wait for another night to see them. But you can't wait if you don't sleep. Sleeping is important for your dreams. When you sleep, you can dream of the sky and the stars. And when you wake up, you can learn more about them. That is how you become more intelligent and curious. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Mom, you are right. Sleeping is important for my dreams. I want to dream of the sky and the stars. And I want to learn more about them. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Of course I forgive you, Lily. You are a very intelligent girl, and I love you very much. Now, come on, let's go to bed. I will tuck you in and sing you a lullaby." + +Lily hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. Good night." + +Her mom said, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +They went to bed. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of the sky and the stars. She was happy and peaceful. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a ball in its mouth. Tom wanted to get the ball, but Lily was afraid of the dog. + +"Let me get the ball, Lily. The dog is nice. He will not bite me," Tom said. + +"No, Tom. The dog is not nice. He will bite you. He is angry. He wants to keep the ball. You are ignorant, Tom. You do not know the truth," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the dog and tried to get the ball. The dog growled and barked at Tom. He bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out loud. He was hurt and scared. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was sorry for Tom. She said, "I told you the truth, Tom. The dog was not nice. You were ignorant, Tom. You did not listen to me. Next time, you should listen to me. I am your friend. I want to help you." + +Tom nodded and said, "You are right, Lily. You are my friend. You know the truth. I was ignorant, Lily. I did not listen to you. Next time, I will listen to you. I am sorry, Lily." + +They went to find their mom. She took them to the doctor. The doctor gave Tom a bandage and a lollipop. He said, "You are brave, Tom. But you should be careful, too. Some dogs are not nice. You should not get their balls. You should ask their owners first. That is the truth." + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They were not ignorant anymore. They knew the truth. They thanked the doctor and their mom. They went home and played with their own ball. They were happy and safe. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to watch the animals, like the birds, the ducks and the squirrels. The squirrels were fast and furry, and they liked to eat nuts and seeds. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a squirrel that was different from the others. It had a long, bushy tail, but it was not brown or gray. It was white, like snow. Sara and Ben had never seen a white squirrel before. It was unknown to them. + +"Look, Ben, a white squirrel!" Sara said, pointing. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Ben said. "I want to touch it." + +Ben ran towards the white squirrel, but Sara stopped him. + +"Wait, Ben, don't!" Sara said. "You don't know if it's friendly or not. Maybe it will bite you." + +Ben looked at Sara and smiled. + +"I'm not afraid, Sara. I dare to touch it. Do you dare?" Ben said. + +Sara shook her head. + +"No, Ben, I don't dare. It's too risky. Come back, please." Sara said. + +But Ben did not listen. He kept running towards the white squirrel, hoping to pet it. The white squirrel saw Ben coming and ran away. Ben followed it, but he did not see where he was going. He did not see the big tree in front of him. He did not see the branch that was hanging low. He did not see the bee that was buzzing on the branch. + +Ben ran into the tree and hit his head. He also hit the branch and made the bee angry. The bee stung Ben on his nose. Ben cried out in pain and ran back to Sara. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Sara, help me!" Ben said. + +Sara ran to Ben and hugged him. + +"Oh, Ben, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Sara said. + +Ben sniffed and rubbed his nose. + +"It hurts, Sara. It hurts a lot. The white squirrel was mean. It made me hit the tree and the bee." Ben said. + +Sara shook her head. + +"No, Ben, the white squirrel was not mean. It was scared. You scared it. You should not have run after it. You should have listened to me." Sara said. + +Ben nodded. + +"You're right, Sara. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I should not have dared to touch the white squirrel. It was a bad idea." Ben said. + +Sara smiled and kissed Ben's nose. + +"It's okay, Ben. You learned your lesson. Next time, be more careful. And don't dare to do things that are dangerous or unknown." Sara said. + +Ben smiled and hugged Sara. + +"Okay, Sara. I will. Thank you for being my friend. And for helping me." Ben said. + +Sara and Ben walked back to their mom, who was waiting for them on a bench. They told her what happened and she gave them some ice cream to make them feel better. They still liked to play in the park, but they never dared to touch the white squirrel again. They learned to respect the animals and their space. And they learned to listen to each other. They were happy and safe. The end. +Tommy likes to play with his dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and has a long tail. Tommy throws a ball and Spot runs to catch it. They have fun in the yard. + +One day, Tommy sees a distant dog on the other side of the fence. The dog is small and white and has a short tail. Tommy wants to say hello to the dog. He runs to the fence and calls out, "Hi, dog! What is your name?" + +The distant dog barks and wags his tail. He comes closer to the fence and says, "Hi, Tommy! My name is Snowy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tommy nods and smiles. He tries to reach for Snowy, but the fence is too high. He cannot touch Snowy. He feels sad. + +Spot sees Tommy and Snowy. He runs to the fence and barks. He says, "Tommy, don't be sad. You have me. I am your friend. We can play together." + +Tommy looks at Spot and hugs him. He says, "Thank you, Spot. You are right. You are my friend. I love you." + +Snowy sees Tommy and Spot. He barks and wags his tail. He says, "That's okay, Tommy. I understand. You have a good friend. Maybe we can play another day." + +Tommy, Spot and Snowy wave goodbye to each other. They are happy. They have friends. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with tools. They have a big box of tools in the garage. They find a hammer and some nails. They want to make something. + +"Let's make a birdhouse!" Ben says. "We can hang it on the tree." + +"OK!" Sam says. "I will hold the wood and you hammer the nails." + +Ben takes the hammer and starts to hammer. He is not very good at it. He misses the nails and hits his fingers. He says "Ow!" and drops the hammer. + +"Be careful!" Sam says. "You need to look at the nail, not your finger." + +"I know, I know!" Ben says. He picks up the hammer again. He tries to hammer harder. He still misses the nails. He hits the wood and makes a big hole. + +"Stop!" Sam says. "You are breaking the wood. Let me try." + +"No!" Ben says. "It is my turn. You are not helpful. You are bossy." + +Ben pushes Sam away. Sam falls to the ground. He hits his head on a rock. He starts to cry. He has a big bump on his head. + +"Sam, Sam, are you OK?" Ben says. He drops the hammer and runs to Sam. He is scared. He is sorry. He wants to help Sam. + +But it is too late. Sam is not OK. He is hurt. He does not talk to Ben. He does not open his eyes. He does not breathe. He is gone. Ben is alone. He is sad. He wishes he did not push Sam. He wishes he was helpful. He wishes he could play with Sam again. But he can't. He has no brother. He has no birdhouse. He has only a hammer. A hammer that can't fix anything. +Lila and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for new things. They saw a big hole in the fence. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find a treasure!" + +"OK, Ben, but be careful," Lila said. "We don't know what's there." + +They crawled through the hole and found a swamp. It was wet and muddy and smelled bad. There were bugs and frogs and snakes. They heard strange noises. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben said. "Look at that big log. Maybe there's something under it." + +He ran to the log and lifted it up. He saw a big, green, scaly thing with sharp teeth. It was an alligator! + +"Aaaah!" Ben screamed. He dropped the log and ran back to Lila. + +"Lila, Lila, there's an alligator!" he said. "We have to get out of here!" + +Lila was scared too. She grabbed Ben's hand and they ran to the hole. But the hole was blocked by a big, brown, furry thing with claws. It was a bear! + +"Aaaah!" Lila screamed. "There's a bear!" + +They were trapped in the swamp, between an alligator and a bear. They did not know what to do. They hugged each other and shivered. They wished they never went to the unknown swamp. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Mom says, "We are going to the mall. You can bring one toy each." Sara and Ben are happy. They run to their room and look for their toys. + +Sara picks her doll. She loves her doll. She puts a dress on her doll and a hat. She says, "You are so pretty, doll. You will like the mall." Ben picks his truck. He likes his truck. He makes it go vroom vroom on the floor. He says, "You are so fast, truck. You will like the mall." + +Mom calls, "Are you ready, Sara and Ben?" Sara and Ben say, "Yes, Mom!" They grab their toys and go to the car. Mom drives to the mall. Sara and Ben look out the window and see many things. They see cars, trees, birds, and people. + +At the mall, Mom says, "We have to buy some things. Stay with me and hold your toys." Sara and Ben nod. They follow Mom and hold their toys. They see many shops and things. They see clothes, shoes, books, and toys. Sara and Ben want to look at everything. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben sees a big train. He likes trains. He wants to ride the train. He lets go of his truck and runs to the train. He says, "Train, train, I want to ride you!" Mom sees Ben and says, "Ben, no! Come back here!" She runs after Ben. Sara sees Mom and Ben and says, "Wait for me!" She runs after them. She lets go of her doll. + +Sara, Ben, and Mom catch the train. Mom is angry. She says, "Ben, you can't run away like that. You have to stay with me. And where is your truck?" Ben says, "I left it there. I wanted to ride the train." Mom says, "You can't leave your truck. Someone might take it. We have to go back and get it." Sara says, "And my doll. I left my doll too." Mom says, "You left your doll too? Oh, Sara and Ben, you have to be more careful. You can't lose your toys. We have to go back and get them." + +Mom, Sara, and Ben go back to where they left their toys. But they are too late. Their toys are gone. Someone took them. Sara and Ben are sad. They cry. They say, "We want our toys. We miss our toys." Mom says, "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. I know you love your toys. But you have to learn a lesson. You have to hold your toys and stay with me. You can't bring your toys to the mall if you can't take care of them." Sara and Ben say, "We're sorry, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will be more careful next time." Mom says, "I hope so. Come on, let's go home." She hugs Sara and Ben and takes them to the car. They go home without their toys. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the forest near their homes. One day, they found a big axe in a tree. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "It is a big axe. I can chop wood with it." + +"Be careful, Ben. It is dangerous. You can hurt yourself or me," Lily said. "Let me see it." + +Ben gave the axe to Lily. She held it with both hands. It was heavy and hard. + +"It is too big for us. We should leave it here," Lily said. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +"Or maybe it is a magic axe. Maybe it can grant wishes," Ben said. "I have a wish. I wish we could marry." + +Lily looked at Ben. She smiled. She liked Ben very much. She thought he was kind and funny. + +"Me too. I wish we could marry," Lily said. "But we are too young. We have to wait until we grow up." + +"Then let's make a promise. When we grow up, we will marry each other. And we will live in the forest with the axe," Ben said. + +"OK. I promise. We will marry each other. And we will live in the forest with the axe," Lily said. + +They hugged each other. Then they put the axe back in the tree. They ran back to their homes. It started to rain. They were wet and happy. They had a secret wish and a promise. +Jill and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a box of matches in the kitchen. They think the matches are cute. They are red and yellow and have little heads. + +"Let's play with the matches," Jill says. "We can make fire." + +"No, that is bad," Tom says. "Fire is hot and can hurt us. Mom and Dad say we should not touch the matches." + +But Jill does not listen. She takes a match and rubs it on the box. The match makes a spark and then a flame. Jill is happy. She thinks the fire is pretty. + +"Look, Tom, look!" she calls. "I made fire!" + +Tom is scared. He sees the fire getting bigger. He sees the box of matches catching fire. He sees the smoke and smells the burn. + +"Jill, stop!" he calls. "The fire is dangerous! We have to put it out!" + +But Jill does not stop. She takes another match and rubs it on the box. She wants to make more fire. She does not see the fire spreading to the curtain and the tablecloth. She does not hear the alarm and the sirens. + +Tom runs to the door and opens it. He sees Mom and Dad and the firemen. They are angry and worried. They see the fire and the smoke. They see Jill and Tom. + +"Jill, Tom, what have you done?" Mom and Dad shout. "You could have burned the house and yourselves! Why did you play with the matches?" + +Jill and Tom are sorry. They cry and say they are sorry. They did not know the fire was so bad. They thought the matches were cute. They learned a lesson. They will never play with matches again. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with clay. They made animals, cars, houses and more. They used tools to print shapes and patterns on their clay. + +One day, they decided to be adventurous. They wanted to print something new on their clay. They looked around the room for ideas. They saw a book, a clock, a ball and a flower. But they wanted something more exciting. + +They saw a window. They ran to the window and looked outside. They saw a big tree, a bird, a cloud and a sun. They smiled at each other. They had an idea. + +They took some clay and rolled it into a ball. They flattened it with their hands. They used a stick to print a circle for the sun. They used their fingers to print rays around the circle. They made a sun print. + +They took some more clay and rolled it into a snake. They bent it into a curve. They used a leaf to print veins on the snake. They made a cloud print. + +They took some more clay and rolled it into a cone. They pinched it at the top. They used a fork to print lines on the cone. They made a tree print. + +They took some more clay and rolled it into a ball. They flattened it with their hands. They used a button to print a hole in the middle. They used a straw to print petals around the hole. They made a flower print. + +They took some more clay and rolled it into an egg. They pinched it at one end. They used a feather to print wings on the egg. They made a bird print. + +They put their prints on a tray. They were very proud of their work. They showed their prints to their teacher. + +"Wow, Lily and Sam, you are very creative and adventurous!" the teacher said. "You printed beautiful things on your clay. What are they?" + +Lily and Sam told the teacher what they printed. The teacher smiled and clapped. The other children came to see their prints. They liked them very much. They asked Lily and Sam to teach them how to print on clay. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They shared their clay and tools with the other children. They had fun printing on clay together. They made more prints of things they saw outside. They learned new words and shapes. They had a great day. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play space. They have a big box that they pretend is a rocket. They put on helmets and suits and say they are going to a new planet. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lila," Ben says. "Let's go!" + +They count down from ten and make loud noises as they blast off. They shake the box and pretend they are flying fast. They look out of the window and see stars and moons. + +"Look, Lila, there is a planet!" Ben points. "It is green and blue and has clouds. Can we land there?" + +"Sure, Ben, let's land there," Lila says. "But we have to be careful. We don't know what is on the planet. Maybe there are aliens or animals or plants." + +They make more noises as they land the box on the floor. They open the door and step out. They look around and see grass and trees and flowers. They also see a pond with fish and frogs. + +"Wow, this planet is beautiful!" Lila says. "And it looks like Earth. Maybe we can find some friends here." + +"Maybe, Lila, maybe," Ben says. "But we have to be careful. Remember, this is not our home. We have to respect the planet and the creatures that live here." + +They agree and decide to explore the planet. They see a bird and a squirrel and a butterfly. They say hello and wave. They also see a big rock and a small hill. They climb and roll and have fun. + +They are happy and proud. They have succeeded in finding a new planet. They have also been careful and kind. They have had a great adventure. They smile and hug. + +"Let's go back to our rocket, Ben," Lila says. "It is time to go home." + +"OK, Lila, let's go home," Ben says. "But can we come back to this planet again?" + +"Of course, Ben, of course," Lila says. "This planet is our friend. We can visit it anytime we want." + +They go back to their box and get ready to take off. They count down from ten and make loud noises as they blast off. They shake the box and pretend they are flying fast. They look out of the window and see the planet they have visited. + +"Goodbye, planet, goodbye," they say. "We will see you soon." + +They land the box in their room and take off their helmets and suits. They are tired but happy. They have had a wonderful day. They have played space. +Anna liked to exercise with her mom every morning. They would put on their shoes and go outside to the park. There, they would run, jump, and stretch their arms and legs. + +One day, Anna saw a big tree with a shiny red ball stuck on a high branch. She wanted to play with the ball, so she ran to the tree and tried to reach it. But she was too small and the branch was too high. + +"Mom, can you help me get the ball?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let me see if I can reach it," her mom said. She lifted Anna up and stretched her arm as far as she could. But she was also too short and the branch was too far. + +"Sorry, sweetie. I can't reach it either. Maybe we can find a stick or a ladder to knock it down," her mom said. + +"Or maybe we can ask him," Anna said, pointing to a tall man who was walking by. He had a big smile and a long beard. He looked very strong and impressive. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you please help us get the ball from the tree?" Anna's mom asked. + +"Sure, no problem. I'm happy to help," the man said. He walked to the tree and reached up with his long arm. He easily grabbed the ball and handed it to Anna. + +"Wow, thank you so much! You are very kind and impressive!" Anna said. + +"You're welcome, little one. I'm glad you like the ball. Have fun and be careful," the man said. + +"Thank you, sir. Have a nice day," Anna's mom said. + +Anna and her mom thanked the man again and waved goodbye. Then they played with the ball and continued their exercise. Anna was very happy and proud. She had made a new friend and learned a new word: impressive. +Ben and Lily liked to swim in the pool. They had rubber toys that they could play with in the water. Ben had a rubber duck and Lily had a rubber fish. They made the toys splash and float and dive. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the pool. It was big and round and dull. It did not look like a duck or a fish. It looked like a ball. Ben and Lily wanted to play with it. + +"Can we have the ball?" Ben asked Mom. + +Mom looked at the ball and shook her head. "No, that is not a ball. That is a balloon. It is not for swimming. It is for blowing." + +"Why?" Lily asked. + +"Because if you swim with the balloon, it might pop. And then it will be gone. And it might hurt you or the pool. Balloons are for air, not for water." Mom explained. + +"Oh." Ben and Lily said. They felt sad. They wanted to play with the balloon. + +Mom saw their faces and smiled. She had an idea. She took the balloon out of the pool and blew it up. She tied a string to it and gave it to Ben and Lily. + +"Now you can play with the balloon. But not in the pool. You can play with it in the air. You can make it fly and bounce and swing." Mom said. + +Ben and Lily liked that. They took the balloon and ran around the yard. They made the balloon fly and bounce and swing. They laughed and had fun. + +They still liked to swim in the pool with their rubber toys. But they also liked to play in the air with their balloon. They learned that some things are for water and some things are for air. And they were happy. +Ben and Mia liked to play on the swings at the park. They would push each other and see who could go higher. Ben was very brave and always wanted to jump off the swing when it was at the top. Mia was more careful and liked to stay on the swing until it slowed down. + +One day, Ben said to Mia, "I bet you can't jump off the swing like me. You are too scared." Mia felt angry and said, "No, I'm not. I can do anything you can do." Ben said, "Prove it. Jump off the swing when I say three." Mia said, "OK, I will." + +Ben started to push Mia on the swing. He counted, "One, two, three!" Mia closed her eyes and let go of the swing. She felt the air rush past her and then she felt a sharp pain in her knee. She had landed on the ground and scraped her knee. She started to cry. + +Ben ran to Mia and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to make you hurt yourself. Are you OK?" Mia said, "No, I'm not OK. You are a mean brother. You made me jump off the swing and now I have a boo-boo." Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was just teasing you. I didn't think you would really do it. You are very brave, but you don't have to do everything I do. You are my sister and I love you." + +Ben hugged Mia and helped her get up. He said, "Come on, let's go to Mom. She will make your boo-boo better." Mia said, "OK, Ben. But next time, don't make me do things I don't want to do. And don't quit pushing me on the swing. I like it when you push me." Ben said, "OK, Mia. I won't quit pushing you. And I won't make you do things you don't want to do. You are my sister and you are dependable. You always play with me and make me happy." Mia said, "You are my brother and you are dependable too. You always protect me and make me laugh." They walked to Mom, holding hands. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog has brown fur and a long tail. The dog looks friendly. + +"Hello, dog!" Anna says. She walks to the dog and pets its head. The dog wags its tail and licks Anna's hand. + +"Can I pet the dog too?" Ben asks. He follows Anna and reaches for the dog's ear. + +The dog does not like that. The dog growls and shows its teeth. The dog bites Ben's finger. Ben cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The dog bit me!" Ben says. He runs to Anna and shows her his finger. There is blood on his finger. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. The dog did not like your touch. Are you okay?" Anna says. She hugs Ben and tries to calm him down. + +A lady hears Ben's voice. She runs to the park. She is the dog's owner. She sees Ben's finger and feels sorry. + +"I'm so sorry, little boy. My dog is usually nice, but he does not like strangers. He was scared of you. Let me help you," the lady says. She takes out a band-aid and puts it on Ben's finger. + +"Thank you, lady. Your dog is beautiful, but he hurt me. Please be careful with him," Ben says. He smiles a little. + +"You're welcome, little boy. You are very brave. I'm sorry again. Come on, dog. Let's go home," the lady says. She takes the dog by the leash and walks away. + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye to the lady and the dog. They go back to their parents and tell them what happened. Their parents hug them and say they are proud of them. They give them ice cream and kisses. Anna and Ben are happy. They are still friends. The end. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a furry dog named Spot. Spot likes to run and jump with them. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big hill. They want to climb it. Spot wants to climb it too. They run up the hill. They feel happy. + +But when they get to the top, they see a big cloud in the sky. The cloud is dark and loud. It makes a scary noise. It is a storm cloud. It starts to rain. + +"Uh-oh," says Tim. "We have to go back." + +"Yes," says Liz. "We have to find Mom." + +They look for Mom. But they can't see her. They see many people and cars. They feel scared. + +"Where is Mom?" says Tim. + +"I don't know," says Liz. + +Spot barks. He sees Mom. He runs to her. He wags his tail. + +"Spot!" says Mom. "There you are. Where are Tim and Liz?" + +Spot barks again. He leads Mom to the hill. He finds Tim and Liz. He licks their faces. + +"Tim! Liz!" says Mom. "I'm so glad you're safe. Come on, let's go home." + +They hug Mom. They hug Spot. They go home. They are wet and tired. They rest on the couch. They watch the sky. The storm cloud goes away. The sun comes back. They feel happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the lake. They saw many fish and ducks in the water. One day, they found a small boat by the shore. It was old and had a hole in it. + +"Can we go in the boat?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, we can't. The boat is poor. It will sink if we go in it," Tom replied. + +"But I want to see the fish and ducks up close. Maybe we can fix the boat," Lily said. + +"How can we fix it? We don't have anything to fill the hole," Tom said. + +Lily looked around and saw some mud and leaves. She had an idea. She took some mud and leaves and put them in the hole. She pressed them hard with her hands. + +"Look, I fixed it! Now we can go in the boat," Lily said. + +Tom was not sure, but he wanted to make Lily happy. He helped her push the boat into the water. They climbed in and took two sticks to row. They felt happy and excited. + +But soon, the mud and leaves fell out of the hole. Water started to come in the boat. The boat began to sink. + +"Help! Help! The boat is sinking!" Lily and Tom shouted. + +They were scared and wet. They jumped out of the boat and swam to the shore. They were glad they could swim. They ran to their moms and told them what happened. + +Their moms hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they should not go in poor boats. They said they should be careful near the lake. They said they loved them. + +Lily and Tom said they were sorry too. They said they learned their lesson. They said they loved their moms. They said they were still friends. They said they would play near the lake again, but not in poor boats. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. But their favorite was the kangaroo. The kangaroo had a big pouch, where it kept its baby. The baby kangaroo was very cute, and sometimes it peeked out of the pouch. + +"Can we touch the kangaroo, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey, we can't. The kangaroo might get scared or angry. We have to stay behind the fence," Mom said. + +"But I want to see the baby kangaroo up close," Lily said. + +She was very curious, and she did not listen to Mom. She crawled under the fence, and ran towards the kangaroo. The kangaroo saw her, and did not like it. It was a mighty kangaroo, and it could jump very high and far. It hopped towards Lily, and tried to kick her with its strong legs. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. + +Ben saw what was happening, and he was very brave. He ran after Lily, and grabbed her hand. He pulled her away from the kangaroo, and back to the fence. The kangaroo stopped chasing them, and went back to its baby. + +"Lily, you were very naughty. You could have been hurt by the kangaroo. You have to listen to Mom and Dad, and stay safe," Ben said. + +He was angry at Lily, and he pinched her arm. Lily felt the pinch, and it hurt. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, Ben, that hurts. Don't pinch me," Lily said. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise, and they came to see what was wrong. They saw Ben and Lily by the fence, and the kangaroo in the distance. + +"What happened, kids?" Mom asked. + +Ben and Lily told them what happened. Mom and Dad were very upset. + +"Ben, you did a good thing by saving Lily, but you should not pinch her. That is not nice. Say sorry to Lily," Dad said. + +Ben felt sorry for pinching Lily. He hugged her, and said sorry. + +"Lily, you did a very bad thing by going near the kangaroo. That was very dangerous. You have to follow the rules, and respect the animals. Say sorry to Ben, and to the kangaroo," Mom said. + +Lily felt sorry for being naughty. She hugged Ben, and said sorry. She also waved to the kangaroo, and said sorry. + +Mom and Dad hugged Ben and Lily, and said they loved them. They also said they were proud of Ben for being brave, and of Lily for being curious. But they also said they had to be careful, and learn from their mistakes. + +They decided to leave the zoo, and go home. On the way, they saw a sign that said: "Do not feed or touch the animals. They might bite or pinch you." Ben and Lily nodded, and smiled. They had learned their lesson. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. Mom said she would make pizza for them. She put cheese and sauce and ham on the bread. Then she put the pizza in the oven. She told Sara and Tom to wait for 15 minutes. + +Sara and Tom played with their toys. They had fun. They forgot about the pizza. Mom forgot about the pizza too. She was busy on the phone. She talked and talked and talked. + +The oven made a loud beep. It was very hot. The pizza was burned. It smelled bad. Mom ran to the oven. She opened the door. She saw the black pizza. She was sad. She said sorry to Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom were sad too. They did not want to eat the burned pizza. It was spoiled. They wanted a new pizza. Mom said she would order a new pizza from the store. She said they had to wait for 20 minutes. + +Sara and Tom waited for the new pizza. They did not play with their toys. They did not forget. They watched the clock. They hoped the new pizza would be yummy. They hoped Mom would not forget again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl and some things to put in it. They poured some milk, some flour, some eggs and some sugar. They mixed everything with a spoon. + +"Can I taste it?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It is raw," Lily said. + +Ben took a little bit of the batter and put it in his mouth. He made a face. It was not good. It was sour and bitter and sticky. He spat it out. + +"Yuck! This is not cake. This is bad," he said. + +Lily tasted it too. She agreed. It was bad. She was upset. She wanted to make a nice cake for Mom. She started to cry. + +"What did we do wrong?" she asked. + +They looked at the things they poured. They saw a problem. They did not pour milk. They poured vinegar. And they did not pour sugar. They poured salt. + +"Oh no! We used the wrong things. We are silly," Ben said. + +They were both very sorry. They threw away the bad batter. They cleaned the bowl and the spoon. They found the right things to pour. They tried again. This time, the batter was sweet and smooth. They put it in a pan and in the oven. + +"Maybe this will be a good cake," Lily said. + +"I hope so. Mom will be happy," Ben said. + +They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled something good. They smiled. They were not upset anymore. They were proud. They made a cake for Mom. +Sara and Ben love to play in the farm. They like to see the cows, the pigs, and the chickens. They also like to pick apples, corn, and pumpkins. Pumpkins are big and orange and round. They are good for making pies and soup. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a very big pumpkin in the field. It is bigger than any pumpkin they have ever seen. They want to take it home and show their mom and dad. But the pumpkin is too heavy for them to lift. They try to push it, but it does not move. + +They see a big stick on the ground. They think maybe they can use the stick to roll the pumpkin. Sara picks up the stick and tries to strike the pumpkin with it. But the stick breaks in half. The pumpkin is too hard. + +Ben has an idea. He sees a rope on the fence. He thinks maybe they can use the rope to pull the pumpkin. He ties one end of the rope to the pumpkin and the other end to his bike. He tells Sara to get on the bike with him. They start to pedal. + +The pumpkin starts to move. Sara and Ben are happy. They think they can take the pumpkin home. But then, the rope snaps. The pumpkin rolls away. It rolls down the hill and into the pond. It makes a big splash. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They lose their big pumpkin. They go to the pond and look at the pumpkin. It floats on the water. It looks like a big orange ball. They think maybe it is a rare pumpkin. They have never seen a pumpkin like that before. They smile and laugh. They still like the pumpkin. They decide to call it their pond pumpkin. They go home and tell their mom and dad about their pond pumpkin. Mom and dad are surprised and amused. They hug Sara and Ben and tell them they are very clever and creative. They make them some apple pie and soup. They are a happy family. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to joke with each other and make each other laugh. Ben had a hose that he used to water the plants. He thought it would be funny to spray Lily with the hose and make her wet. + +"Hey, Lily, look at this!" he said, pointing to a flower. "It is very attractive, don't you think?" + +Lily turned to look at the flower. She liked flowers. They were pretty and smelled nice. But as soon as she looked, Ben turned on the hose and squirted water at her face. Lily screamed and closed her eyes. She felt cold and wet. + +"Ben, that was not nice!" she said, wiping her face. "That was a mean joke. You made me wet and sad." + +Ben laughed and said, "It was just a joke, Lily. Don't be mad. It was funny. You look funny." + +Lily did not think it was funny. She was angry and hurt. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She ran to the house and told her mom what Ben did. Her mom hugged her and gave her a towel. She said she was sorry that Ben was rude to her. + +Ben saw Lily run to the house. He felt bad. He did not mean to make Lily sad. He wanted to make her laugh. He liked Lily. He thought she was attractive. He wanted to be her friend. He ran after her and tried to say sorry. But Lily did not want to talk to him. She shut the door in his face. Ben felt sad too. He wished he did not joke with the hose. He wished he gave Lily a flower instead. He learned his lesson. He did not joke with the hose again. +Ben was a tall boy who liked to eat spaghetti. He liked to make long strings with his fork and slurp them up. He liked to have cheese and sauce on his spaghetti. He liked to eat spaghetti every day. + +One day, his mom said, "Ben, we have a new neighbor. Her name is Lily and she is three years old, like you. She is coming over for dinner. Do you want to play with her?" + +Ben nodded. He liked to play with other kids. He hoped Lily liked spaghetti too. + +Lily came over with her dad. She was a short girl who had curly hair and a pink dress. She smiled at Ben and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben smiled back and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Yes, I want to play with you. What do you like to play?" + +Lily said, "I like to play with dolls and tea sets. Do you have any?" + +Ben shook his head. He did not have any dolls or tea sets. He had cars and trucks and blocks. He said, "I don't have any dolls or tea sets. I have cars and trucks and blocks. Do you want to play with them?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not like cars and trucks and blocks. She said, "I don't like cars and trucks and blocks. They are boring. I want to play with dolls and tea sets." + +Ben and Lily did not know what to do. They did not like the same things. They sat on the floor and looked at each other. + +Then, Ben's mom called them for dinner. She said, "Come on, kids. It's time to eat. We have spaghetti." + +Ben jumped up and ran to the table. He loved spaghetti. He said, "Yay, spaghetti!" + +Lily followed him slowly. She did not like spaghetti. She said, "Ew, spaghetti." + +Ben looked at Lily and said, "You don't like spaghetti? Why not? It's yummy." + +Lily said, "I don't like spaghetti. It's messy and sticky and icky. I like rice and beans and salad." + +Ben and Lily looked at their plates. They had different food. They did not like the same food. + +Ben's mom said, "Ben, why don't you try some of Lily's rice and beans and salad? Maybe you will like them. And Lily, why don't you try some of Ben's spaghetti? Maybe you will like it." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to try the other's food. They did not think they would like it. + +But then, they remembered that they wanted to be friends. They wanted to play with each other. They wanted to have fun. + +So, they decided to accept the other's food. They decided to try something new. They decided to be brave. + +They took a bite of the other's food. They chewed and swallowed. They made a face. + +Then, they smiled. They liked the other's food. It was not so bad. It was actually good. + +They said, "Thank you for sharing your food. It's tasty." + +They ate their food and talked. They found out that they had some things in common. They both liked to draw and sing and read. They both liked to laugh and joke and hug. + +They finished their food and asked for more. They ate more of the other's food. They liked it more and more. + +They said, "Thank you for being my friend. You're nice." + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy. + +They learned that they could like different things and still be friends. They learned that they could accept each other and try new things. They learned that they could have fun together. + +They played with dolls and tea sets and cars and trucks and blocks. They had a lot of fun. + +They said, "We like spaghetti and rice and beans and salad. We like everything." + +They ate spaghetti every day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a thin old man with a big hat and a long stick. He was marching up and down the path, making loud noises. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is a soldier," Ben said. + +They ran after the old man and said hello. The old man stopped and looked at them. + +"Hello, children. Do you like my marching?" he asked. + +"Yes, it's fun. Can we march with you?" Lily said. + +"Of course, you can. Follow me and do as I do," the old man said. + +He lifted his stick and said, "One, two, one, two." He marched forward and turned around. Lily and Ben copied him and marched behind him. They felt happy and proud. + +They marched with the old man until they reached the end of the park. The old man smiled and said, "You are very good marchers. Thank you for joining me." + +"Thank you for letting us march with you. You are very nice," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, children. Have a good day," the old man said. + +He waved his stick and marched away. Lily and Ben waved back and ran to their mom. They told her about their adventure with the old man. Mom hugged them and said, "That sounds like a lot of fun. I'm glad you made a new friend." +Anna loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She pretended the duck was the captain of the boat and the fish and the frog were his friends. + +One day, Anna's mom told her it was time to get out of the bathtub. But Anna did not want to. She said, "No, no, no, I want to play more!" + +Her mom said, "Anna, you have been in the bathtub for a long time. The water is getting cold and your fingers are wrinkly. You need to dry off and put on your pajamas." + +Anna said, "No, no, no, I want to play more!" She turned on the faucet and made the water increase. She thought the water would be warmer and more fun. + +But the water increased too much. It spilled over the edge of the bathtub and onto the floor. It made a big mess. Anna's mom was very troubled. She said, "Anna, what have you done? You have flooded the bathroom! Turn off the faucet right now!" + +Anna turned off the faucet and saw the water everywhere. She felt sorry and scared. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play more." + +Her mom said, "I know, Anna, but you have to listen to me when I tell you to get out of the bathtub. Playing is fun, but you also have to be careful and follow the rules. Come on, let's get you out of the bathtub and clean up this mess." + +Anna got out of the bathtub and hugged her mom. She said, "I love you, mom. I'm sorry I made you troubled." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. I'm not mad at you, but I hope you learned your lesson." + +Anna said, "I did, mom. I learned that too much water is not good. Next time, I will get out of the bathtub when you tell me to." +Lila and Sam are going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They pack their bags and toys. They go to the big car and drive to the airport. + +At the airport, they see many people and planes. Mom and Dad show their passports to a lady. The lady smiles and gives them back. Lila and Sam do not have passports. They ask Mom and Dad why. + +Mom and Dad say, "You are too little to have passports. You can go with us because we are your family. Passports are papers that tell who you are and where you can go." + +Lila and Sam nod. They understand. They follow Mom and Dad to a gate. They wait for their plane. They see a tall man with a hat and a suitcase. He looks funny. Lila and Sam giggle. + +The tall man sees them and smiles. He says, "Hello, little ones. Are you going on a trip?" + +Lila and Sam say, "Yes, we are. We are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They live far away." + +The tall man says, "That's nice. I am going to see my friends. They live in another country. I have a passport. Do you want to see it?" + +Lila and Sam say, "Yes, please." + +The tall man opens his suitcase and takes out his passport. He shows it to Lila and Sam. They see his picture and his name. They see stamps and stickers from different places. + +The tall man says, "These are the places I have been to. They are very different and interesting. I like to travel and learn new things." + +Lila and Sam say, "Wow, that's cool. We want to travel and learn new things too." + +The tall man says, "You will, someday. You are young and curious. You have a lot of time to explore the world. But first, you have to jump on the plane and go see your grandparents. They are waiting for you." + +Lila and Sam say, "Yes, we do. Thank you for showing us your passport. Have a good trip." + +The tall man says, "You're welcome. Have a good trip too." + +They hear a voice that says, "Boarding for flight 123. Please go to the gate." + +Mom and Dad say, "Come on, kids. It's time to go." + +Lila and Sam say, "Bye, tall man." + +The tall man says, "Bye, Lila and Sam." + +They wave to each other. Lila and Sam hold Mom and Dad's hands. They jump on the plane and fly to see Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see some corn growing in the garden. They want to eat the corn. + +They try to pick the corn, but it is difficult. The corn is too high and too hard. They cannot use their hands to pull the corn. They need something to help them. + +They look around the garden. They see a big stick. They think the stick can help them. They use the stick to poke the corn. The corn falls down. They are happy. + +They take the corn to their mom. She helps them peel the corn. She cooks the corn in a pot. She gives them some butter and salt. They eat the corn. It is yummy. They say thank you to their mom. They are full and happy. +Anna liked to play in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs. She saw a caterpillar on a leaf. The caterpillar was green and fuzzy. Anna wanted to touch it. + +"Hello, caterpillar," Anna said. "What are you doing?" + +The caterpillar looked at Anna. It said, "I am eating. I need to eat a lot. I want to improve. I want to become a butterfly." + +Anna was surprised. She said, "You can become a butterfly? How?" + +The caterpillar said, "I need to make a cocoon. A cocoon is a special house. I will sleep in it for a long time. Then I will come out as a butterfly. I will have wings and colors." + +Anna said, "Wow, that is amazing. You are very busy. Can I see you when you are a butterfly?" + +The caterpillar said, "Maybe. But you have to be patient. It takes a long time. And I have to find a safe place for my cocoon. Goodbye, Anna." + +The caterpillar crawled away. Anna said, "Goodbye, caterpillar. I hope you improve. I hope you become a beautiful butterfly." +Tom and Lily were playing in the farm. They saw a big barrel full of apples. They wanted to eat some apples, but the barrel was too high for them. + +"Let's climb on the barrel and get some apples," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily tried to climb on the barrel, but they could not reach the top. They struggled and pushed, but the barrel was too slippery and heavy. They fell down and bumped their heads. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Tom cried. + +"Me too!" Lily cried. + +They heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a wild horse running towards them. The horse was brown and had a long mane. It looked angry and scared. + +"Run, run!" Tom shouted. + +"Help, help!" Lily shouted. + +Tom and Lily ran away from the horse and the barrel. They ran to the barn and hid behind the hay. They hugged each other and shivered. + +The horse stopped near the barrel and sniffed it. It smelled the apples and wanted to eat them. It kicked the barrel with its hoof and broke it. The apples rolled out and the horse ate them happily. + +Tom and Lily peeked from the hay and saw the horse. They were still afraid, but they also felt sorry for the horse. + +"Maybe the horse was hungry and lonely," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can be friends with the horse," Lily said. + +They decided to wait until the horse was full and calm. Then they came out of the hay and walked slowly to the horse. They held out their hands and said softly: + +"Hello, horse. We are Tom and Lily. We are sorry we scared you. Do you want to play with us?" + +The horse looked at them and neighed. It licked their hands and nuzzled their hair. It was not angry and scared anymore. It was friendly and happy. + +Tom and Lily smiled and petted the horse. They gave it some more apples and some water. They named it Brownie and played with it until the sun set. + +They had a new friend and a new adventure. They forgot about their bumps and their struggles. They were glad they found the barrel full of apples. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many green things on it. Sara says, "Look, Ben, those are palms. They are like big hands. Let's go and touch them." + +Ben says, "OK, Sara, but be careful. The palms may be sharp or sticky. And watch out for the ants. They may bite you." + +Sara and Ben run to the tree. They reach out their hands to touch the palms. They feel soft and smooth. Sara says, "Wow, they are so nice. I want to take one home. Maybe I can make a fancy hat with it." + +Ben says, "No, Sara, you can't do that. The palms belong to the tree. If you take one, the tree will be sad. And maybe the ants will get angry. They live in the tree too. You should leave the palms alone." + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She says, "I don't care. I want a palm. They are so pretty. I will be the fanciest girl in the park." She pulls hard on a palm. She tries to break it off the tree. + +But the palm does not come off. It is very strong. And it has a secret. It has a long, sharp spike hidden inside. The spike pokes Sara's hand. Sara screams. She drops the palm. She sees blood on her hand. It hurts a lot. + +Ben hears Sara scream. He runs to her. He sees her hand. He says, "Oh no, Sara, you are hurt. You should have listened to me. The palm was not a toy. It was a trap. Come on, let's go and find your mom. She will help you." + +Sara cries. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. The palm was not fancy. It was mean. I don't want a palm anymore. I just want my mom." + +Ben holds Sara's hand. He calls for Sara's mom. He hopes she will come soon. He hopes Sara will be OK. He is sad and scared. He wishes they never saw the palms. He wishes they played with something else. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the sunshine. One day, they see a bald man walking by their house. He has a big hat on his head. + +"Hello, bald man!" Tom shouts. "Why do you wear a hat?" + +The bald man stops and smiles. He takes off his hat and shows them his shiny head. + +"Hello, little ones!" he says. "I wear a hat because the sunshine is too hot for my head. It makes my head burn and hurt." + +"Ouch!" Lily says. "That sounds bad. Can we touch your head?" + +The bald man nods and bends down. Tom and Lily raise their hands and touch his head. It feels smooth and warm. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "Your head is like a ball!" + +The bald man laughs. He puts his hat back on and stands up. + +"Thank you for being nice to me," he says. "You are very curious and brave. Do you want to see something else?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They like to see new things. + +The bald man points to the sky. He says, "Look, there is a rainbow! Do you know what a rainbow is?" + +Tom and Lily shake their heads. They have never seen a rainbow before. + +The bald man says, "A rainbow is a beautiful thing that happens when the sunshine and the rain mix together. It has many colors, like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Can you say the colors with me?" + +Tom and Lily repeat the colors after him. They are amazed by the rainbow. They think it is the most beautiful thing they have ever seen. + +The bald man says, "I'm glad you like the rainbow. It is a gift from nature. It reminds us that after the rain, there is always sunshine. And that the sunshine is good for everyone, even for bald people like me." + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Thank you, bald man. You are very kind and smart. We like you and the sunshine and the rainbow." + +The bald man says, "You're welcome, little ones. I like you too. Have a wonderful day!" + +He waves goodbye and walks away. Tom and Lily wave back and run to their house. They tell their mom and dad about the bald man and the rainbow. They are very happy. They hope to see the bald man again. +Tom and Sue like to play on the beach. They find many shells in the sand. They put the shells in a big bucket. They want to take the shells home. + +"Look, Tom, this shell is very pretty. It has many colors," Sue says. + +"Yes, it is very pretty. Let me see," Tom says. He takes the shell from Sue. He looks at it. He likes it. + +"Can I have it, please?" Tom asks. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first," Sue says. She tries to take the shell back. + +Tom does not want to give the shell back. He holds it tight. He runs away from Sue. He laughs. + +"Tom, give me my shell. That is not nice," Sue says. She runs after Tom. She is angry. + +Tom runs to the car. He sees the trunk is open. He has an idea. He throws the shell in the trunk. He slams the trunk shut. He thinks he is smart. + +"Ha ha, now you cannot get your shell. It is mine now," Tom says. + +Sue reaches the car. She hears a loud bang. She sees smoke coming from the trunk. She smells something bad. She is scared. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Sue says. + +Tom does not know what happened. He looks at the trunk. He sees a hole. He sees fire. He sees metal. He is shocked. + +"I don't know. I just threw the shell in the trunk," Tom says. + +Sue and Tom hear a siren. They see a red truck. They see men in yellow suits. They see a hose. They see water. + +The men in yellow suits come to the car. They open the trunk. They spray water. They put out the fire. They look at the shell. + +The shell is not a shell. It is a bomb. It is a very bad bomb. It is a very cold bomb. It is a very old bomb. It is a very dangerous bomb. + +The men in yellow suits are angry. They talk to Sue and Tom. They talk to their mom and dad. They talk to a policeman. They talk to a reporter. + +Sue and Tom are in trouble. They are very sorry. They are very sad. They wish they did not play with the shell. They wish they did not load the trunk. They wish they did not go to the beach. They wish they were nice to each other. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They race their cars on the floor and see who is faster. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a big crack on the floor. It is like a hole. They think it is fun to race their cars over the crack. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars hard. + +Tim is very competitive. He wants to win every time. He pushes his car too hard. His car jumps over the crack, but it does not land on the floor. It lands on the table. Then it falls off the table and breaks. + +"Oh no!" Tim cries. "I lost my car! It is broken!" + +Sam feels sorry for Tim. He says, "I'm sorry, Tim. It was an accident. You can have one of my cars. I have many cars. We can share." + +Tim smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I was too competitive. We can play together." + +They hug and pick a new car for Tim. They race their cars again, but this time they are more careful. They have fun and do not care who wins or loses. They are happy. +Lily liked to help her dad at the fish shop. She liked to see the different fish and smell the salty air. She liked to say hello to the people who came to buy fish. She was very kind and polite. + +One day, a lady came to the shop and asked for tuna. Lily's dad said, "We have fresh tuna today. It is very good and tasty. How much do you want?" + +The lady said, "I want two kilos, please. How much is it?" + +Lily's dad said, "It is ten dollars per kilo. So, it is twenty dollars for two kilos." + +The lady said, "That is too expensive. Can you give me a discount?" + +Lily's dad said, "I'm sorry, but I can't. This is the best price I can offer. The tuna is very fresh and I have to pay the fishermen who catch it." + +The lady said, "I don't believe you. You are trying to cheat me. I will go to another shop." + +She turned to leave, but Lily stopped her. Lily said, "Please, don't go. My dad is not cheating you. He is telling the truth. The tuna is very fresh and yummy. I tried some this morning. It is worth twenty dollars. Please, buy it and you will be happy." + +The lady looked at Lily and saw her sweet smile and big eyes. She felt sorry for being rude. She said, "You are a very kind and smart girl. You know how to sell fish. You have convinced me. I will buy the tuna. Here is twenty dollars. Thank you for your help." + +Lily's dad smiled and thanked the lady. He gave her the tuna and wrapped it in paper. He said, "Thank you for buying from us. Have a nice day." + +The lady said, "You're welcome. Have a nice day, too. And thank you, Lily. You are a very good helper. You should be proud of yourself." + +Lily was very happy. She hugged her dad and said, "I love you, dad. And I love tuna." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big machine with many buttons. Ben wanted to press the buttons. Lily said, "No, Ben, we don't know what the buttons do. They might be bad." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the machine and pressed a black button. The machine made a loud noise and a big hole opened in the ground. Water came out of the hole and filled the park. Ben and Lily were scared. They tried to run away, but the water was too fast. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "We can't swim!" + +But no one heard them. The water covered them and they could not breathe. They drank the water and it hurt their throats. They closed their eyes and felt very cold. + +The machine stopped making noise. The hole closed. The water went away. The park was quiet. But Ben and Lily were not there. They were gone. The machine had a sign that said, "Danger: Do not press the black button. It will flood the park." But Ben and Lily did not read the sign. They did not know. They pressed the black button and it was bad. The end. +Lily had a big doll that she loved very much. Her name was Anna. Lily played with Anna every day. She gave her hugs and kisses, and dressed her in pretty clothes. + +One day, Lily was playing with Anna in the garden. She saw a butterfly and ran after it. She forgot to hold Anna's hand. Anna fell on the ground and her arm broke. Lily was very sad. She cried and cried. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Anna's broken arm and felt sorry for Lily. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can repair Anna. I have some glue and some tape. We can fix her arm and make her as good as new." + +Lily's mom took Anna and Lily inside the house. She found some glue and some tape in a drawer. She put some glue on Anna's arm and stuck it back together. Then she wrapped some tape around it to make it stronger. She said, "There, Anna is repaired. She just needs some rest and some love. Can you give her that, Lily?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you very much. You are my best friend." She thanked her mom for repairing Anna. She took Anna to her bed and tucked her in. She kissed her good night and said, "Sleep well, Anna. Tomorrow we will play again." +Sara was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books and learn new things. She also liked to help her mom in the garden. She helped her mom plant bulbs in the soil. Bulbs were like round seeds that grew into pretty flowers. + +One day, Sara saw a big rabbit in the garden. The rabbit was eating the bulbs. Sara was very angry. She ran to the rabbit and shouted, "Stop! Stop! Those are my bulbs! You are a bad rabbit!" The rabbit was scared of Sara. It ran away, but not before it took one bulb in its mouth. + +Sara wept. She wept very hard. She loved her bulbs. She wanted to see them grow into flowers. She felt like the rabbit had stolen her dream. She ran to her mom and hugged her. "Mom, mom, the rabbit ate my bulbs! What can I do?" she cried. + +Her mom comforted her. She wiped her tears and said, "Don't worry, Sara. The rabbit did not eat all your bulbs. You still have many bulbs left. And maybe the rabbit will plant the bulb it took somewhere else. Maybe it will grow into a flower too. Maybe you will see it someday and be happy." + +Sara sniffed. She felt a little better. She looked at her mom and said, "Really, mom? Do you think so?" Her mom nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, Sara. I think so. You are a very intelligent girl. You know that nature is full of surprises. Sometimes things happen that we don't understand, but they have a reason. Maybe the rabbit was hungry, or lonely, or curious. Maybe it wanted to share your bulbs with its friends. Maybe it wanted to make the world more beautiful. You never know, Sara. You never know." +Tim and Mia were twins who loved to play in the water. They had a big pool in their backyard, because their parents were wealthy and could buy them many things. But Tim and Mia were not happy with the pool. They wanted to see the ocean and the animals that lived there. + +One day, their parents took them to the beach for a vacation. Tim and Mia were very excited. They ran to the shore and splashed in the waves. They saw fish and crabs and shells. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw something big and gray in the water. It was a whale! The whale was swimming near the beach, and it looked friendly. Tim and Mia wanted to go closer and say hello. They thought the whale would like to play with them. + +"Look, Mia, a whale!" Tim said. "Let's go bathe with it!" + +"No, Tim, we can't!" Mia said. "It's too big and too far. Mom and Dad said we have to stay close to them. They will be angry if we go away." + +"But I want to see the whale!" Tim said. "It looks nice. Maybe it will let us ride on its back. Come on, Mia, don't be scared!" + +Tim did not listen to Mia. He ran into the water and swam towards the whale. Mia was worried. She did not want to lose her brother. She did not want the whale to hurt him. She did not want to get in trouble. She called for Tim to come back, but he did not hear her. + +Mia did not know what to do. She looked for her parents, but they were busy talking to some friends. They did not see Tim and the whale. Mia felt alone and scared. She wished Tim would come back. She wished they never saw the whale. She wished they were happy with the pool. +Anna liked to seat on the big chair in the living room. She liked to wear her pink bathrobe and watch her favorite show on the TV. She felt cozy and happy. + +One day, her brother Tom came into the living room. He was angry and bored. He wanted to play with Anna, but she did not want to. She wanted to watch her show. Tom grabbed the remote and changed the channel. He laughed and said, "My turn!" + +Anna was sad and mad. She tried to get the remote back, but Tom was bigger and stronger. He pushed her away and said, "Go away!" Anna cried and ran to her room. She slammed the door and hugged her teddy bear. + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Anna. He just wanted to have fun. He went to her room and knocked on the door. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Can we play together?" + +But Anna did not answer. She was too upset. She did not want to see Tom. She did not want to play with him. She did not want to share anything with him. She was confused. Why did he do that? Why did he ruin her show? Why did he make her cry? + +Tom waited and waited, but Anna did not open the door. He felt sad and lonely. He wished he had not been mean to Anna. He wished he had let her watch her show. He wished he had been a good brother. He went back to the living room and sat on the big chair. He wore his blue bathrobe and watched the TV. But he did not feel cozy and happy. He felt sorry and guilty. He missed Anna. He hoped she would forgive him. But she did not. The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a huge balloon in the sky. It was red and yellow and had a basket. Lily wanted to wave at the people in the basket. Max wanted to keep playing with his truck. + +"Look, Max, a balloon!" Lily said. "Let's wave at them!" + +"No, I want to play with my truck," Max said. "You can wave by yourself." + +Lily was sad. She ran to the balloon and waved her arms. She hoped the people would see her and wave back. But the balloon was too far and too high. Lily could not see their faces. + +Then she saw something fall from the basket. It was a white envelope. It had a picture of a balloon on it. Lily ran to catch it. She was happy. She thought it was a gift from the people. + +"Look, Max, they sent me a letter!" Lily said. "Maybe they want to be my friends!" + +Max was curious. He left his truck and ran to Lily. He wanted to see the envelope. He tried to grab it from Lily's hand. + +"Give it to me!" Max said. "I want to see it!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "They sent it to me!" + +Lily and Max started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The envelope tore in half. Lily and Max both cried. They had ruined the letter. + +They did not know that the envelope was not a letter. It was a weight. The people in the balloon used it to make the balloon go higher or lower. They had thrown it away because they did not need it anymore. They did not see Lily and Max. They did not know they had made them sad. +Tom and Lily were twins, but they liked different things. Tom liked to play with cars and trucks, and Lily liked to play with dolls and flowers. One day, they found a big box on the porch. It had a picture of a castle on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It's a castle for us to play with!" + +"Can we open it?" Lily asked. + +"Let's ask Mom first," Tom said. They ran inside and found Mom in the kitchen. + +"Mom, Mom, can we open the box on the porch?" they asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can. But you have to share and be careful. It's a unique gift from your aunt. She made it herself." + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said and hugged her. Then they ran back to the porch and opened the box. Inside, there was a beautiful castle made of cardboard and paper. It had towers and windows and doors and flags. It was very colorful and detailed. + +Tom and Lily were amazed. They took the castle out of the box and set it on the porch. They decided to play pretend. Tom was the king and Lily was the queen. They had fun making up stories and rules for their kingdom. + +"King Tom, can I go to the garden and pick some flowers?" Queen Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can, Queen Lily. But you have to be back before dark," King Tom said. + +"Thank you, King Tom. I will be back soon," Queen Lily said. She took her basket and went to the garden. + +Tom stayed in the castle and played with his cars and trucks. He pretended they were knights and soldiers. He made them go on missions and battles. + +"Sir Car, you have to protect the castle from the dragon," King Tom said. + +"Yes, Your Majesty. I will not let you down," Sir Car said. + +Tom and Lily had a lot of fun with their unique castle. They thanked their aunt for the wonderful gift. They played with it every day on the porch. They always asked Mom for permission first. They always shared and were careful. They always used their imagination. They were happy twins. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bag on a bench. They were curious and hungry, so they ran to the bag. + +"Maybe there is food in the bag," Ben said. + +"Let's open it and see," Lily said. + +They twisted the bag and opened it. But there was no food in the bag. There was a big snake in the bag. The snake was angry and hungry, too. It hissed and jumped out of the bag. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Lily screamed. + +They tried to run away, but the snake was faster. It bit them on their legs and made them fall. Then it wrapped itself around them and squeezed them hard. + +Nobody heard their screams. Nobody came to help them. The snake ate them both. + +The moral of the story is: Do not touch things that do not belong to you. They might be dangerous. +Today is Sam's birthday. He is very happy and restless. He wants to jump and play with his friends. He sees a big box with a bow on the table. He thinks it is a present for him. + +"Mom, can I open the box?" he asks. + +"Not yet, Sam. You have to wait for your guests to come. Then we will sing and have cake and open the presents together," Mom says. + +Sam pouts. He does not like to wait. He looks at the box again. He wonders what is inside. He thinks it might be a toy or a book or a game. He wants to know now. + +He waits for a long time. He hears the doorbell ring. He runs to the door. He sees his friends with balloons and cards. He smiles and hugs them. They go to the living room. They play and talk and laugh. + +Mom brings the cake with candles. She puts it on the table next to the box. She tells Sam to make a wish and blow out the candles. Sam closes his eyes and wishes for a big surprise. He blows out the candles. Everyone claps and cheers. + +"Time to open the presents!" Mom says. + +Sam runs to the box. He tears off the bow and the paper. He opens the lid. He gasps. He sees a puppy with brown fur and black spots. The puppy wags its tail and licks Sam's face. + +"Surprise!" Mom says. "This is your birthday present. His name is Spot. He is your new friend." + +Sam is very happy and excited. He hugs the puppy and thanks Mom. He jumps and plays with Spot and his friends. He thinks this is the best birthday ever. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara likes to make things with her pins and paper. Tom likes to drive his cars and trucks on the floor. They are having fun, but they are also making a big mess. + +"Sara, Tom, it's time to tidy up!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "We have to go to the park soon." + +Sara and Tom groan. They don't want to stop playing. They want to go to the park, but they also want to keep their toys. + +"Can we tidy up later, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"No, you have to do it now," Mom says. "If you tidy up quickly, we can go to the park sooner." + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They know Mom is right. They start to pick up their toys and put them in their boxes. Sara puts her pins and paper in her pink box. Tom puts his cars and trucks in his blue box. + +"Good job, Sara and Tom!" Mom says. "You are very tidy and helpful. Now we can go to the park and have more fun." + +Sara and Tom smile. They are happy to go to the park. They grab their coats and hats and follow Mom to the door. They leave their boxes in the living room, but they don't forget their toys. Sara takes her favorite pin with her. Tom takes his favorite car with him. They are ready for a new adventure. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park in summer. They saw many birds, flowers and bugs. They also liked to explore the old house at the end of the street. The house was ancient. It had many cracks, holes and dust. But Tom and Mia thought it was fun and exciting. + +One day, they went inside the house and found a big closet. They opened it and saw many clothes, hats and shoes. They tried them on and pretended to be different people. They laughed and had a good time. But then they heard a loud noise. It was the closet door. It slammed shut and locked them in. They were scared and cried for help. + +"Help! Help! We are stuck in the closet!" they shouted. + +But no one heard them. The house was too far and too quiet. They felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had not gone inside the house. They wished they had listened to their moms and dads. + +Then they heard a bark. It was Rex, Tom's dog. He had followed them to the park and to the house. He smelled them and heard them. He ran to the closet and scratched the door. He barked and barked until he made a hole. He pushed his head through the hole and licked their faces. He was happy to see them. He was a good dog. + +"Rex! You rescued us! You are a hero!" Tom and Mia said. + +They hugged Rex and crawled out of the hole. They ran out of the house and back to the park. They thanked Rex and gave him a treat. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and not to go to dangerous places. They learned to love and respect their moms and dads. They learned to be grateful and loyal to their friends. They learned to be happy and safe in summer. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lily saw a big red rose and ran to it. She wanted to pick it and give it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a rose!" she shouted. + +Ben followed her and saw the rose. He also saw something else. A big bee was buzzing around the rose. Ben was afraid of bees. He did not like their sting. + +"Lily, be careful!" he warned. "There is a bee!" + +Lily did not hear him. She reached for the rose and touched it. But the rose had thorns. They hurt her hand. She cried out in pain and let go of the rose. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she sobbed. + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He saw her hand was bleeding. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. The rose was bad. It hurt you," he said. + +Lily looked at her hand and then at the rose. She realized that the rose was not only pretty, but also prickly. She realized that the bee was not only scary, but also helpful. It was trying to protect the rose. + +"It's okay, Ben. The rose was not bad. It was just defending itself. And the bee was not mean. It was just doing its job," she said. + +She smiled and wiped her tears. She took Ben's hand and walked away from the rose. They decided to play with the daisies instead. They were soft and friendly. + +The sun came out from behind the clouds. The garden was not gloomy anymore. It was bright and happy. Lily and Ben were happy too. They learned something new about the rose and the bee. They learned to be careful and respectful. They learned to enjoy the simple things. +Lily liked to draw with her pen. She had a red pen, a blue pen, and a yellow pen. She drew flowers, stars, and animals on her paper. She was very happy. + +One day, she saw a new pen in the store. It was a green pen. It was shiny and had glitter on it. Lily thought it was very attractive. She wanted to have it. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have the green pen? It is very pretty. I can add it to my other pens." + +Her mom looked at the pen and smiled. She said, "Yes, you can have the green pen. It is very pretty. You can add it to your other pens. But you have to share it with your brother. He likes to draw too." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, mom. I will share it with my brother. He can draw with it too." + +She took the green pen and paid for it. She was very excited. She ran to her brother and showed him the pen. She said, "Look, I have a new pen. It is green and shiny. Do you like it?" + +Her brother looked at the pen and smiled. He said, "Yes, I like it. It is green and shiny. Can I try it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, you can try it. But you have to give it back to me. It is my pen." + +Her brother said, "OK, I will give it back to you. It is your pen." + +They took turns to draw with the green pen. They drew trees, frogs, and grass on their paper. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, her mom asked her to help with the dishes. Lily thought the dishes were dull and boring, but she still helped her mom. + +After they finished, Lily wanted to go outside and run again. But she accidentally dropped a dish and it broke into many pieces. Her mom got very mad and Lily felt sad. She tried to run away, but her mom caught her and made her clean up the broken dish. + +Lily learned that she should be more careful with the dishes and not run around them. From then on, she always did her best to help with the dishes and never broke another one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop, it was her favourite toy. Lily's friend Tom came to play with her. "Wow, your hoop is cool," Tom said. Lily smiled and they started to play together. + +They took turns to roll the hoop and see who could make it go the furthest. But suddenly, Lily's hoop went too far and rolled into the road. Lily ran after it, but a car came and hit her. Tom was scared and ran to get help. + +The ambulance came, but it was too late. Lily was hurt too badly and didn't come back. Tom was very sad and missed his friend. He wished they could play with the cool hoop together again. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a very curious cat and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she saw a bird and decided to chase after it. As she was running, she accidentally split her ear on a sharp branch. Mittens was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, her owner saw what had happened and quickly took her to the vet. The vet said that Mittens had a rare injury and needed surgery to fix her ear. Mittens was nervous, but she trusted her owner and the vet. + +After the surgery, Mittens felt much better. She was happy to be back home and cuddled up with her owner. From that day on, Mittens learned to be more careful when exploring and to always listen to her owner's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max went to the park and saw another dog. The other dog had a collar that was very shiny. Max wanted to play with the other dog, but the other dog didn't want to play with Max. + +Max asked, "Why won't you play with me?" The other dog said, "I can't hear you. I am deaf." Max didn't know what deaf meant, so he asked, "What does deaf mean?" The other dog explained that it meant he couldn't hear anything. + +Max felt sad for the other dog and wanted to help him. He thought, "Maybe if I shout really loud, he will hear me." So, Max shouted, "WOOF WOOF!" The other dog heard Max and was happy. They became friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her cup. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She brought her cup with her, but she lost it while playing. Lily looked everywhere, but she couldn't find her cup. She felt ashamed because she lost something important to her. But her mommy and daddy told her it was okay and they would get her a new cup. Lily felt happy again and they all went to get ice cream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. The mole was very loyal to his friends and always helped them when they needed it. One day, the mole's friend, a rabbit, asked him to help find his carrot which had turned missing. + +The mole dug and dug, but he couldn't find the carrot. Suddenly, he saw a bird flying away with something orange in its beak. The mole turned to the rabbit and told him what he saw. The rabbit got very sad and angry because he loved his carrot very much. + +The mole knew he had to do something to make his friend happy again. He went to talk to the bird and asked if he could have the carrot back. The bird agreed and returned the carrot to the mole. The mole turned to his friend and gave him the carrot. The rabbit was so happy and grateful to have such a loyal friend like the mole. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny. He liked to hop around and play in the grass. One day, he saw a big carrot and he wanted to eat it. But the carrot was in a garden that was not his. + +The bunny decided to sneak into the garden to get the carrot. He hopped and hopped until he reached the garden. But the owner of the garden saw him and he was very angry. + +The owner chased the bunny and caught him. The bunny tried to run away, but the owner made him kneel down. The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. The owner took the bunny away and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. Her mom said, "Lily, you have such a regular voice. It's beautiful!" Lily smiled and sang even louder. + +One day, Lily went to the beach with her family. She saw the waves coming in and out. She said, "Mommy, can we soak our feet in the water?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can!" They took off their shoes and socks and put their feet in the water. The water was cold, but it felt good. + +Lily started to sing a song about the beach. Her mom and dad joined in too. They sang so loud that people on the beach could hear them. A little boy came up to them and said, "Can I sing with you?" They said, "Yes, you can!" They all sang together and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. One day, she wanted to draw a picture of a big tree, but she couldn't reach the top of the paper. She tried standing on her tiptoes, but she still couldn't reach. + +Then, she saw her big brother walking by. He was deaf, but he could read her lips. She asked him for help and he smiled and reached up to hold the paper steady for her. She was so happy and grateful that she gave him a big hug. + +With her brother's help, Lily was able to finish her drawing of the big tree. She was so proud of it and couldn't wait to show her parents. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help reaching something, she could always ask her big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day, he accidentally broke his favorite toy car. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, his dad came in and saw Timmy's sad face. Dad knew how to repair things, so he asked Timmy to give him the broken toy car. Dad took out his tools and started to repair the car. + +While Dad was repairing the car, Timmy saw an interesting board game on the shelf. He asked Dad if they could play it together. After Dad finished repairing the car, they played the board game together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Timmy knew that if something was broken, Dad could always repair it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. One day, her mom called her inside for a bath. Lily didn't want to take a bath because she was having too much fun playing outside. + +But her mom insisted and made her take a bath. When Lily got in the tub, she noticed that the soap was dirty. She didn't want to use it because it was yucky. + +Her mom explained to her that sometimes things get dirty and need to be cleaned. She also told her that it's important to stay clean and healthy. Lily realized that her mom was right and agreed to use the soap. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to wash her hands and take baths regularly. She learned that staying clean is important for her health and well-being. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man named Tom. He went to the store to buy some apples. At the store, he saw a toy gun. He wanted to buy it for his son. He paid for the apples and the gun. Tom's son was so grateful when he saw the toy gun. They played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her rake. She would gather up all the leaves and put them in a big pile. Then, she would jump into the pile and laugh. + +One day, Lily found a beautiful flower in the garden. It was glowing in the sunshine. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so sweet. + +Lily decided to show the flower to her mom. Her mom said, "That's a beautiful flower, Lily! It's glowing so bright!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for finding such a pretty flower. She put it in a vase and put it on the table for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man named Grandpa Joe. He loved to do puzzles, but one day he got stuck on a really hard one. He tried and tried, but he couldn't figure it out. + +One day, his granddaughter Lily came to visit him. She saw the puzzle and said, "Grandpa, can I help you?" Grandpa Joe said, "Oh, that would be great! I'm suffering trying to figure it out." + +Lily sat down and started to help Grandpa Joe with the puzzle. They worked together and finally solved it. Grandpa Joe was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're so smart!" + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we all need help and it's okay to ask for it. We can learn from each other and work together to solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her soft cushion and read books. One day, she asked her mom to prepare a rich chocolate cake for her. + +Mom said, "Okay, but you have to wait until after dinner." + +Lily waited and waited, but dinner took a long time. She got impatient and decided to sneak into the kitchen to get the cake. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake, but she accidentally knocked over a pot of boiling water. + +Lily got burned and had to go to the hospital. She learned that it's important to be patient and wait for things to be prepared properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the rain, but his mom always reminded him to come inside and dry off. + +One day, Timmy went to the market with his mom. They bought fruits and veggies for dinner. Timmy saw a big puddle on the way back home and he wanted to jump in it. But his mom said no because he would get wet and cold. + +Later that night, Timmy heard a loud noise outside. He was scared, but he remembered his mom telling him to be brave. He went to the window and saw that the rain had caused a big flood. But Timmy was safe and dry inside his home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the woods. One day, she saw a brilliant mushroom and picked it up. She was so happy and wanted to show it to her mom. + +On her way back, she met a bunny who asked her where she got the mushroom. Lily said, "I found it in the woods." The bunny said, "I want it, give it to me." But Lily said, "No, it's mine." + +The bunny got angry and started to lead her deeper into the woods. Lily got scared and tried to run away, but she tripped and fell. The bunny took the mushroom and ran away. Lily was sad and cried all the way home. She learned to be careful and not trust strangers in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a brilliant butterfly fluttering in the garden. She ran to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a post with a picture of a butterfly on it. She smiled and pointed to the picture, saying "Look, a butterfly!" Suddenly, a naughty boy came and stole the picture from the post. Lily was upset and told her mom. + +Her mom said, "It's not nice to steal. Let's go find the boy and ask him to give back the picture." They found the boy and asked him nicely. The boy felt bad and gave back the picture. Lily was happy and thanked her mom. They went back home, and Lily drew a picture of the butterfly to remember it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. It was very early in the morning, and the fog was still there. Lily felt sleepy because she woke up very early. + +As they walked, they saw a squirrel running up a tree. Lily wanted to keep the squirrel, but her mommy explained that the squirrel was free to go wherever it wanted. They continued walking, and Lily saw a flower that she liked. She asked her mommy if they could keep it, but her mommy explained that the flower needed to stay in the ground so it could grow big and strong. + +Lily continued walking with her mommy, feeling a little bit less sleepy. They saw a bird flying in the fog, and Lily asked if they could keep the bird. Her mommy explained that the bird needed to be free to fly in the sky. Finally, they arrived back home, and Lily felt happy and tired. She went to bed and fell asleep quickly, dreaming about all the things she saw in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy who was acting silly. He was running around and making funny faces. Lily thought it was funny and she started to laugh. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noisy sound. It was coming from a group of kids who were playing with a ball. They were having so much fun! + +Lily's mom called her over and they sat down on a bench. Lily noticed a skull on the ground and asked her mom what it was. Her mom explained that it was a bone from an animal. Lily thought it was interesting and asked if they could take it home. Her mom said no, because it was not a toy. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily turned to her mom and said, "I like when people act silly. It makes me happy." Her mom smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his family. They had a cozy couch where they would sit and watch TV together. + +One day, Timmy saw a poor man on the street. The man had no home and no food to eat. Timmy felt sad for the man and asked his parents if they could help him. They decided to give the man some food and a warm place to sleep on their couch. + +The man was very grateful and thanked Timmy and his family. From that day on, Timmy became very happy because he knew he had helped someone in need. He learned that even though he may not have a lot, he could still make a difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket very much. It was pink and soft. She would use it every night to keep her warm and cozy. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was very happy and played with her friends. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her blanket. She felt sad and started to cry. + +Her mommy tried to find it, but they couldn't. Lily went to bed that night without her blanket. She couldn't sleep and felt very sad. The next day, Lily and her mommy went back to the park to look for the blanket again. But it was nowhere to be found. Lily was very sad and missed her blanket very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the dirt. Every day, he would go outside and dig in the dirt with his hands and his shovel. His mom would always say, "Timmy, you're getting so dirty! You need to take a bath!" But Timmy didn't want to stop playing in the dirt. + +One day, Timmy was playing in the dirt when he saw a big ship in the ocean. He asked his mom what it was, and she told him it was a navy ship. Timmy was so excited! He had never seen a navy ship before. + +Timmy went to his dad and said, "Daddy, can we go see the navy ship?" His dad said, "Sure, but first you need to take a bath. You're too dirty to go see the navy ship." Timmy didn't want to take a bath, but he knew he had to if he wanted to see the navy ship. After his bath, Timmy felt much better. He was clean and ready to go see the navy ship. + +When they got to the navy ship, Timmy was amazed. It was so big and shiny! His dad said, "Isn't it amazing how they improve these ships over time?" Timmy didn't know what "improve" meant, but he knew it must be something good because the navy ship was so cool. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired, so he went to sleep. He slept for a long time and when he woke up, he was very pale. + +His mom asked him, "Timmy, are you feeling okay?" + +Timmy replied, "No, Mommy. I feel sick." + +His mom took him to the doctor, who told Timmy to sleep more and drink lots of water. Timmy did what the doctor said and soon he felt better. He was no longer pale and could play with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily woke up and realized that she had a big test at school that day. She was so nervous that she didn't want to go to school. Her mom noticed that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "I don't want to go to school today. I have a big test and I'm scared I won't do well." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can do it. Just try your best." + +Lily went to school and took her test. When she got her grade back, she realized that she had done really well. She was so happy that she jumped up and down. She learned that sometimes things can seem icy and scary, but if you try your best, you can overcome them. And that was the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy was cooking on the stove when Lily came into the kitchen. + +"Mommy, what are you cooking?" asked Lily. + +"I'm making spaghetti for dinner," replied her mommy. + +Lily wanted to help, so she asked her mommy if she could stir the spaghetti. Her mommy said yes, but reminded her to be careful because the stove was hot. + +Lily stirred the spaghetti carefully, but then she accidentally touched the hot stove with her hand. "Ouch! That hurt!" she cried. + +Her mommy came over and gave her a hug. "I'm sorry you got hurt, Lily. Be careful and don't touch the stove again. It can pinch you," said her mommy. + +Lily nodded and promised to be more careful. From that day on, she made sure to stay away from the hot stove when her mommy was cooking. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Carl. Carl loved to play with his friends on the beach. One day, Carl found a shiny shell and he was so happy. He wanted to show his friends but they were not around. + +Carl went to look for his friends and found them playing with a ball. Carl got impatient and yelled, "Hey guys, come see my new shell!" But his friends didn't hear him and kept playing. Carl got upset and started to walk away. + +Suddenly, a seagull swooped down and tried to take Carl's shiny shell. Carl yelled for help and his friends came running. They chased the seagull away and saved Carl's shell. Carl was so happy and thanked his friends. From that day on, Carl learned that it's important to be patient and wait for his friends to finish playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries and always wanted to eat them. One day, she went to her garden and saw a curious little bird sitting on a tree. She wanted to say hello, so she went closer and listened to the bird chirping. + +The bird was very happy and Lily was happy too. She decided to share her strawberries with the bird. She picked a big juicy strawberry and held it out to the bird. The bird was very curious and came closer to take a bite. + +Lily was so happy to see the bird enjoying the strawberry. She listened to the bird chirping happily and felt very content. From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends and shared strawberries together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird could fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big bowl of rice on the ground. The rice looked interesting to the bird. So, the bird flew down to the ground and ate some of the rice. It was very yummy! The bird was happy and flew away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the woods and collect things. One day, Benny found a shiny pin on the ground. He was so happy and showed it to his friend, a little bird named Lily. + +Lily said, "Wow, Benny! That pin is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +Benny replied, "Sure, Lily. I found it for you. You can have it." + +Lily was so happy and she applauded for Benny's kindness. From that day on, Lily and Benny were the best of friends and they played together in the woods every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new toy. It was a big plastic dinosaur. Lily thought the dinosaur was ugly, but she still wanted to play with it. + +Lily played with the dinosaur all day, but when it got dark outside, she started to get scared. She didn't want to sleep with the dinosaur in her room. So, she asked her mom to put it away. + +The next day, Lily woke up and went to play with her toys. But when she looked in her toy box, she saw the plastic dinosaur staring back at her. It scared her again! But then she remembered that her mom had put it there for her to find. Lily realized it was just a game and she started to laugh. From that day on, the plastic dinosaur became her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the park. One day, Benny met a little girl named Lily. She wanted to play with Benny, but he was too busy hopping around. + +Lily got frustrated and said, "Benny, why won't you play with me?" + +Benny replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just love to hop around in the park." + +Lily said, "Okay, I'll come back tomorrow and we can play then." + +The next day, Lily returned to the park to play with Benny. But when she arrived, she saw a sad sight. Benny had hopped too close to the road and was hit by a car. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She wished Benny had played with her the day before instead of hopping around all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cup that she loved to drink juice from. One day, Lily's mommy said she could have a lively tea party with her stuffed animal friends. Lily was so happy! + +Mommy allowed Lily to invite all her stuffed animal friends to the party. They sat around the table with their cups and pretended to drink tea. Lily's favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear named Brownie, was the most lively of them all. He danced and sang and made everyone laugh. + +After the party, Lily hugged all her stuffed animal friends and thanked her mommy for allowing her to have such a fun time. She went to bed with a big smile on her face, holding her cup close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her porch. One day, she saw a little bird flying very fast. "Where are you going?" asked Lily. "I am going to meet my friends," said the bird. "Can I come too?" asked Lily. "Of course!" said the bird. + +Lily followed the bird to a big tree where many other birds were gathered. They were all very happy to see the little girl. They shared their food and played games together. When it was time to go, Lily said goodbye to her new friends and went back to her porch. + +As she sat on her porch, Lily thought about how nice it was to meet new friends. She realized that it doesn't matter how fast or slow you go, as long as you are kind to others. From that day on, Lily always looked for new friends to meet and play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they played together. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come home. She said, "Lily, we have to go to the gym now." + +Lily didn't want to go to the gym. She said, "Mom, I don't like the gym. It's terrible there." + +But her mom said they had to go, so they went. When they got there, Lily couldn't find her favorite toy. She said to her mom, "Mom, I can't find my toy. Can you help me?" + +Her mom helped her look and they finally found it. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love the gym now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the meadow. One day, while she was picking flowers, she saw a white bunny stuck in a cage with a lock. The bunny looked very sad. + +Lily wanted to help the bunny, so she tried to pick the lock with a stick. After a while, she finally got the lock open and the bunny was free! The bunny hopped away happily. + +Lily felt very proud of herself for helping the bunny. She learned that it's important to help others when they are in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He wanted to go to the museum with his mom, but he was scared. His mom said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. The museum is fun!" + +Timmy said, "I don't want to go. I'm scared of the big dinosaur bones." + +His mom said, "I'll be patient with you. We can take it slow and look at the other things first. And I dare you to touch the dinosaur bones." + +Timmy thought about it and said, "Okay, I'll try." + +At the museum, they looked at the paintings and sculptures. Timmy liked the colorful paintings. Then they went to the dinosaur exhibit. Timmy was scared at first, but his mom was patient and showed him how the bones fit together. Then she dared him to touch the bones, and he did! + +After the museum, Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave. His mom said, "See, Timmy? Sometimes it's scary to try new things, but it can be fun too. And being brave is a good thing." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were yummy and juicy. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. Timmy didn't like oranges because he thought they tasted funny. + +Lily said, "I recommend that you try an orange, Timmy. They are really good for you." + +But Timmy didn't want to try an orange. He said, "No way! Oranges are gross!" + +Lily felt sad because she wanted Timmy to like oranges too. She thought for a moment and then had an idea. She said, "Let's play a game. We'll blindfold each other and try different foods. We have to guess what we are eating." + +Timmy thought this sounded like a funny game, so he agreed to play. They blindfolded each other and Lily gave Timmy an orange slice. Timmy tasted it and said, "Wow! Oranges are actually really good!" + +Lily was happy that Timmy liked oranges now. The moral of the story is that it's important to try new things, even if they seem strange at first. You might find out that you like them! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree made of wood. One day, the bird found a heavy stick on the ground. The bird picked up the stick with its beak and tried to fly away, but it was too heavy. + +The bird saw a little boy walking by and asked for help. The boy picked up the stick and carried it for the bird. The bird was so happy that it started to whistle a happy tune. The boy smiled and whistled along with the bird. + +From that day on, the bird and the boy became friends. They would whistle and play together in the tree made of wood. The bird would always remember the day the boy helped it carry the heavy stick. And the boy would always remember the happy tune the bird whistled. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, she would fly around and sing her happy songs. One day, she saw a scary leaf on the ground. It was big and brown and looked like a monster. + +The little bird was scared, but she still wanted to sing. She tried to sing her happy song, but her voice shook and she couldn't sing very well. She decided to fly away and find a new place to sing. + +As she flew away, a big gust of wind blew the scary leaf into the air. It flew up and up, higher and higher, until it got caught in the branches of a tree. The little bird never saw the scary leaf again. + +But the next day, when the little bird went out to sing, she saw something even scarier. A big, mean cat was waiting for her. The little bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The cat caught the little bird and ate her for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go down it, but it looked scary. + +Lily's daddy said, "Don't worry, I'll go with you. We'll push off together." + +Lily felt better with her daddy there. They climbed up the stairs and sat at the top of the slide. Her daddy said, "Ready, set, push!" and they went down the slide together. + +At the bottom of the slide, Lily saw a big rail. She said, "Look, Daddy, a rail!" Her daddy said, "Be careful, don't touch it, it might be hot." + +Lily said, "Okay, I won't touch it." They had a great time at the park and Lily wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy soldiers. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They were having so much fun until they started to fight over a toy gun. Timmy wanted to play with it, but Billy wouldn't let him. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big monster attacking the city. Timmy and Billy were scared and felt helpless. + +But then, they heard a superhero say, "Don't worry, kids. I'm here to help!" The superhero fought the monster and saved the day. Timmy and Billy were so happy and thanked the superhero for his help. From that day on, they learned that fighting is not always the answer, and sometimes, it's important to ask for help when you feel helpless. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a long line of ants walking on the path. + +"Look, Mommy! Ants!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are very small insects," Mommy said. + +Lily watched the ants for a while. "Why do they walk in a line?" she asked. + +"I think they are going to their home," Mommy said. + +Lily smiled and continued her walk, feeling happy to have seen the long line of ants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she was having too much fun playing. Her mom got upset and said, "Lily, you need to clean your room now." + +Lily didn't want to upset her mom, so she decided to clean her room. As she was cleaning, she found a can of spray and started spraying it all over her room. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. It was her neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith asked, "Lily, what are you doing?" + +Lily replied, "I'm cleaning my room." Mrs. Smith noticed the can of spray and said, "Lily, you shouldn't spray that in your room. It's not safe." Lily realized she made a mistake and promised to never do it again. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and never do anything that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sick and had a fever. His mommy took his temperature with a thermometer and it was very high. She gave him medicine to make him feel better, but it didn't work. + +Timmy's daddy came home from work and saw that Timmy was not feeling well. He decided to take Timmy to the doctor. The doctor said that Timmy was very sick and needed to stay in the hospital. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy were very sad, but they knew that the doctors would save Timmy. However, Timmy was too sick and the doctors couldn't save him. Timmy's mommy and daddy were very upset and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her teddy went to the park to play. They had so much fun on the swings and the slide. + +But then, it started to rain. Lily said, "Oh no! My teddy will get wet!" She looked around for a place to keep her teddy dry. Suddenly, she saw a big tree with a hole in it. She put her teddy inside the hole and said, "You stay here, my teddy. I'll come back for you when the rain stops." + +Lily went home and waited for the rain to stop. When it did, she went back to the park to get her teddy. She was so happy to see that her teddy was still dry and safe inside the tree hole. Lily hugged her teddy and said, "You're the best teddy ever. I'm your owner and I'll always take care of you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the rain. One day, he went outside to play and got very wet. He was so wet that he had to take off his clothes and put them in the dryer. + +While he waited for his clothes to dry, Tim saw a puzzle on the table. He picked up a piece and tried to put it in the right spot, but it didn't fit. The piece was dull and didn't have any color. + +Tim's mom came in and saw him playing with the puzzle. She said, "Tim, why don't you soak the puzzle pieces in warm water? That will make them easier to fit together." Tim thought that was a great idea, so he filled a bowl with water and put the puzzle pieces in to soak. After a little while, the pieces were easier to fit together and Tim was able to finish the puzzle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her yellow crayon. One day, she was drawing a big sun in the sky. + +Suddenly, her mommy said, "Lily, hurry up! We need to go to the park before it gets dark." + +Lily quickly put away her crayon and ran to get her shoes. "Can I bring my yellow crayon to the park?" she asked. + +"Of course, you can," her mommy said. "But we need to hurry if we want to catch the sunset." + +Lily grabbed her yellow crayon and they hurried out the door. They got to the park just in time to see the beautiful yellow sun setting behind the trees. Lily used her yellow crayon to draw a picture of the sunset, and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to school to learn new things. Her teacher told her about an ambulance, which is a special car that takes people to the hospital when they are sick or hurt. + +After school, Lily saw a rich lady walking on the street. She was wearing a pretty dress and carrying a fancy purse. Lily asked her, "Why are you so rich?" The lady smiled and said, "I worked hard to become rich. I learned how to save my money and make good choices." + +Lily was impressed and decided she wanted to be rich too. She asked her mom how to do it. Her mom said, "You have to learn how to work hard, save your money, and make good choices like the rich lady." Lily nodded and said, "I will learn how to do that!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friendly dog named Max, who always put his paw on her lap. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They met a little boy named Timmy who had a big smile and a friendly face. + +Timmy said, "Hi, my name is Timmy. Can I play with you and Max?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, you can play with us. Max is very friendly." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I like your dog. Can I put my hand in his mouth?" + +Lily quickly said, "No, you cannot put your hand in his mouth. That's not safe." + +Timmy nodded and said, "Okay, I won't do that. Let's play together!" And they all played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sweets and pastries. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom. She saw a yummy pastry and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and bought it for her. + +Lily took a big bite of the pastry, but it tasted bad. She made a face and said, "Mommy, this pastry tastes bad. Can I have a different one?" Her mom said, "Of course, let's go pick out a different pastry." + +Lily picked out a chocolate pastry and it tasted much better. She smiled and said, "This pastry is yummy! Thank you, mommy." Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it." And they lived happily ever after, enjoying delicious pastries together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to go to the park but her mom was too busy to take her. Lily felt sad because she really wanted to go. + +Suddenly, a bus stopped in front of her house. A nice bus driver asked her if she wanted to go for a ride. Lily was so happy and said yes. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a boy who had a big, disgusting ice cream cone. She really wanted one too but she didn't have any money. The boy saw that she was sad and said, "I can share my ice cream with you, but you have to pay me." + +Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't have any money. The bus driver saw what was happening and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will pay for the ice cream." Lily was so happy and thanked the bus driver. She had a wonderful day at the park and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous grandma. She loved to bake cookies and share them with her friends. One day, she made a big batch of cookies and put them in a jar. She said to her granddaughter, "Would you like to help me mail these cookies to our friends?" + +The granddaughter was excited to help her grandma. They went to the post office and put the jar of cookies in a big envelope. The postman said, "What a generous gift! Your friends will be very happy to receive these cookies in the mail." + +As they walked back home, the granddaughter asked, "Grandma, can I have a pill for my headache?" The grandma replied, "Of course, dear. Let me get you some water to take the pill with." The granddaughter felt better and said, "Thank you, grandma. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He had a big pile of blocks that he would stack up and knock down. One day, Timmy received a new set of blocks from his grandma. He was so excited to play with them! + +Timmy started building a tall tower with his new blocks. But then, his little sister came over and accidentally knocked it down. Timmy got very mad and threw his blocks all over the room. His mom came in and told him he couldn't play with his blocks anymore because he was being too rough. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with his blocks anymore. He realized that he should have been more careful and not let his anger take over. From then on, he tried to be more patient and gentle with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Tim. Tim had a unique car that was very colorful. One day, Tim drove his car to the beach. When he arrived, he saw the waves and wanted to splash in the water. He ran to the water and started jumping up and down, splashing all around. It was so much fun! After he was done, he got back in his car and drove home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw with his pen. He drew a picture of a car with his pen. Then, he got tired and wanted to sit down. + +Timmy's mom saw him and asked, "Are you tired, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, Mommy. I want to seat down." + +His mom said, "Okay, let's find a seat for you." + +They found a big chair and Timmy sat down. He looked at his picture and smiled. "I like my car," he said. + +His mom smiled too and said, "You did a great job with your pen, Timmy. I'm proud of you." + +Timmy felt happy and not tired anymore. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy cars. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his favorite car with him, a red one with big wheels. + +When Timmy arrived at the park, he saw a new boy playing with his friends. The new boy had a toy car too, but it was different. It had big, black wheels and could go really fast. Timmy was curious and wanted to play with the new boy's car, but the new boy said no. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't understand why the new boy wouldn't share his car. Timmy's friend, Sarah, explained to him that the new boy was ignorant and didn't know how to share. Timmy recognized that he didn't want to be like the new boy and decided to keep playing with his own car and sharing it with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very restless and couldn't sit still for long. One day, Jack's mom took him to the toy store to buy him a new toy. Jack was very happy and excited. + +At the store, Jack saw a toy car that he really liked. He asked his mom to buy it for him. But his mom said, "Jack, you already have so many toys. Maybe we should save our money for something else." + +Jack was disappointed and started to cry. He didn't understand why he couldn't have the toy car. But then, a kind old man who was standing nearby said, "Hey there, young man. You don't need to score more toys to be happy. Sometimes, it's better to rest and appreciate what you already have." + +Jack thought about what the old man said and realized that his mom was right. He didn't need more toys to be happy. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for taking me to the store, Mom. I'm happy with what I have." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a fluffy white cat with big blue eyes. Lily loved her cat very much. + +One day, Lily and Mittens went to the store to buy some cat food. They saw a toy that Lily really wanted, but it was too expensive. Lily said to Mittens, "I wish I could have that toy, but it's too expensive." + +Mittens meowed and then suddenly, something changed. The store owner came over and said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily. The toy is now on sale and it's not expensive anymore." Lily was so happy and hugged Mittens, "Thank you for changing my luck, Mittens!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big red case with her everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and ran over to him. + +"Hi, Timmy! Want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, what do you want to play?" replied Timmy. + +"I want to play house. You can be the dad and I'll be the mom," said Lily. + +"Okay, I can do that. Where should we set up our house?" asked Timmy. + +"Over there, by the big tree," said Lily, pointing to a spot. + +So, they set up their house and played for hours. They were so busy having fun that they didn't even notice when it was time to go home. Lily picked up her red case and said goodbye to Timmy. She couldn't wait to come back and play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies and always wanted one. One day, her parents surprised her with a beautiful pony named Daisy. Lily was so happy and welcomed Daisy with open arms. + +But one day, Lily woke up to a gloomy day. She didn't feel happy and didn't want to play with Daisy. Daisy was sad and didn't understand why Lily didn't want to play. Lily's mom noticed how sad Daisy was and asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told her mom that she was feeling sad and didn't want to play. + +Her mom explained to Lily that sometimes we have bad days, but it's important to still be kind and welcoming to others. Lily realized that she had been ignoring Daisy and not being kind. She went outside and welcomed Daisy back with open arms. From that day on, Lily learned that even on gloomy days, it's important to be kind and welcoming to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, her mother saw her and said, "Lily, you need to wash your hands before dinner." + +Lily replied, "But Mama, I don't want to wash my hands. They are not dirty." + +Her mother smiled and said, "I know, but it's important to wash our hands so we don't get sick. Plus, it's always good to be clean." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, Mama. I will wash my hands." So, Lily went to the sink and washed her hands with soap and water until they were clean and shiny. Her mother smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. You're an original girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. She lived in a big tree with many branches. One day, she met a big bird who told her she had a terrible voice. The little bird felt sad and stopped singing. + +But then, she remembered something her mother told her. She said, "Listen to your heart and never give up on what you love." So, the little bird listened to her heart and started singing again. She sang louder and more beautifully than ever before. + +The big bird heard her and was amazed. He said, "I was wrong. Your voice is not terrible, it's wonderful!" The little bird smiled and continued to sing, happy that she listened to her heart and didn't give up on her passion. The moral of the story is to always believe in yourself and never let anyone bring you down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel colors. One day, she was drawing a picture of a butterfly when her mom came into the room. "What a beautiful butterfly you're drawing, Lily!" her mom said. Lily smiled and whispered, "Thank you, Mommy." + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a big hill and decided to climb it. When they reached the top, they could see the whole city. "Wow, we're so high up!" Lily exclaimed. Her mom agreed and they sat down to rest. Lily took out her pastels and started drawing the view. A little boy came up to her and asked, "Can I see what you're drawing?" Lily showed him her picture and the boy said, "That's amazing! You're so talented!" Lily blushed and whispered, "Thank you." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max liked to eat bones and play fetch with his owner. One day, Max's owner put a leash on him and they went for a walk. Max was a good dog and walked nicely on the leash. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. Max's owner picked an apple and gave it to Max to eat. Max was happy and ate the apple. + +After they finished their walk, Max and his owner went home. Max was a modest dog and didn't brag about how good he was on the leash. He just wagged his tail and went to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They brought a big bottle of sauce for their picnic lunch. Lily loved sauce, especially the thick kind that was her favorite. + +As they were eating, Lily saw a big puddle of water nearby. She wanted to jump in it and splash around, but her mommy said no. "You'll get all wet and dirty," she said. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mommy. + +After lunch, they went for a walk around the park. Lily saw a fountain in the distance and got excited. "Can we go there?" she asked her daddy. He said yes, and they walked over to the fountain. + +When they got there, Lily saw that the water was spraying up high into the air. She knew what she wanted to do. She ran over to the fountain and jumped right in, splashing water everywhere. Her mommy and daddy laughed and joined in too. + +As they were playing, Lily's daddy accidentally knocked over the bottle of sauce. It spilled all over the ground, making a big mess. But Lily didn't mind. She was having too much fun splashing in the fountain. And after all, she still had her favorite thick sauce to eat for lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, while she was playing, she found a big net. She was so happy and cheerful that she started jumping up and down. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "What did you find, Lily?" + +"I found a big net!" she said, still cheerful. "Let's examine it together!" + +They looked at the net closely and noticed that it had some holes in it. "Maybe we can fix it," Timmy suggested. They worked together to mend the holes and soon the net was as good as new. + +Lily and Timmy used the net to catch some fish in the ocean. They were so excited and cheerful when they caught their first fish. "This is so much fun!" Lily exclaimed. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy would always bring the net to the beach and examine it to make sure it was still in good condition. They would catch fish and have cheerful adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with buttons on it. One day, she was playing outside and she accidentally lost one of her buttons. She was so careless! + +But then, her mommy found the lost button and fixed Lily's dress. Lily was very happy and wanted to celebrate. So, they had a party with cake and balloons. Lily even wore her pretty dress with all the buttons. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and not lose her buttons again. And every time she wore her pretty dress, she remembered the fun party they had to celebrate the fixed button. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went on a walk with his mommy. They walked and walked until Timmy got tired. + +"Mommy, my legs are tired," Timmy said. + +"I know, Timmy. Let's take a break," Mommy said. + +They sat down on a bench, and Timmy started to play with his thumbs. He realized that his thumbs were very important because he could use them to hold things and play games. + +"Mommy, look at my thumbs!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, Timmy. Your thumbs are very helpful," Mommy said. + +After their break, Timmy and his mommy continued their walk. Timmy was happy because he realized how important his thumbs were and he wasn't tired anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sandwiches from the subway. He would ask his mom to take him there every week. + +One day, Timmy saw his friend Billy eating a big sandwich. Timmy asked, "Billy, where did you get that big sandwich?" + +"I made it myself," said Billy. "I own a sandwich maker. It helps me make sandwiches that fit perfectly in my tummy." + +Timmy was amazed. He wanted to own a sandwich maker too so he could make big sandwiches like Billy. So, Timmy asked his mom to buy him a sandwich maker. And from that day on, Timmy made his own sandwiches that fit perfectly in his tummy, just like Billy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach. One day, he saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean. The dolphin was very cool. Timmy wanted to play with the dolphin, so he said, "Hi dolphin, do you want to play with me?" + +The dolphin replied, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Timmy!" Suddenly, a big wave came and pushed Timmy into the water. Timmy was scared, but the dolphin quickly swam over to him and pushed him back to the shore. + +"Thank you, dolphin! You saved me!" Timmy said. + +The dolphin smiled and said, "No problem, Timmy. I always look out for my friends." From that day on, Timmy and the dolphin played together every time they went to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Brownie's ear fell off and Lily was very sad. Her mom said they could replace the ear with a new one. + +Lily went to the toy store and found a new ear for Brownie. She was so happy! But then, when she got home, she realized that she had lost Brownie. She looked everywhere, but he was gone. + +Lily was very sad again. Her mom suggested they switch Brownie for a new toy. They went back to the toy store and found a big, heavy toy truck. Lily thought it was cool and took it home. + +But when she went to bed that night, she couldn't stop thinking about Brownie. She wished she had him back. The next day, Lily went on a walk and saw Brownie in the park. She ran to get him, but a big dog came and took Brownie away. Lily was very sad and missed Brownie so much. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who liked to race. He was very fast and loved to show off his speed. One day, he challenged all the other animals in the jungle to a race. Everyone was scared because they knew the leopard was very fast. + +But a little mouse decided to join the race too. The leopard laughed and said, "You are so small, you will never win!" But the mouse didn't give up. He ran and ran as fast as he could. And to everyone's surprise, he won the race! + +The leopard felt terrible for making fun of the little mouse. He learned that it's not nice to laugh at others and that everyone is good at something. From that day on, the leopard became friends with the mouse and they raced together, but this time, just for fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes because they were sweet and yummy. One day, her mom gave her some grapes to eat, but Lily refused to eat them because they had seeds in them. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a graceful swan swimming in the pond. The swan was so pretty and Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom told her not to because the swan might get scared and fly away. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mom offered her some more grapes to eat. This time, Lily happily ate them because her mom had taken out all the seeds. She felt so full and happy, and she even said "thank you" to her mom for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a young bird. It had just hatched from its egg and was very delicate. Its mommy bird took care of it and taught it how to fly. The young bird felt very happy when it finally learned how to fly. + +One day, the young bird saw a big and juicy worm on the ground. It felt very hungry and wanted to eat the worm. But the mommy bird warned it that the worm might be dangerous. The young bird didn't listen and ate the worm anyway. + +After a while, the young bird started to feel sick. It regretted not listening to its mommy bird. It realized that it should have been more careful and not eaten something that looked suspicious. From then on, the young bird promised to always listen to its mommy bird and be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was big and furry. He loved to play with Lily all day long. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park. They were having so much fun playing fetch with a ball. Suddenly, Max barked very loud. Lily asked Max what was wrong. Max needed to go potty! + +Lily took Max to the bushes and waited for him to finish. Max was a good boy and did his business quickly. Lily was happy that Max told her he needed to go. They continued playing fetch and having fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat. The cat loved to sleep in a cozy bag. One day, a little mouse came along and disturbed the cat's nap. The cat woke up and chased the mouse away. The mouse ran away and never disturbed the cat again. The cat went back to sleep in its cozy bag. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his toy car in the hall. The hall was big and cool. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. His mom came running and asked, "What happened, Timmy? Did you break something?" Timmy looked sad and said, "Yes, Mommy. I broke my toy car." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it together." Timmy smiled and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse named Max. He used to carry heavy things for his owner, but one day he got sick and lost a lot of weight. His owner was sad because Max wasn't reliable anymore. + +The owner took Max to the vet who gave him medicine and food to restore his health. Max started eating and playing again and soon he was back to his normal weight. His owner was happy because Max was reliable once more. + +Max and his owner went on many adventures together, carrying heavy things and having fun. Max was happy to be strong and healthy again, and his owner was happy to have his reliable horse back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies very much. One day, her mom baked some delicious cookies for her. But when Lily went to the kitchen to get a cookie, she saw that all the cookies were gone. Someone had stolen them! + +Lily was frightened and started to cry. She looked around the kitchen and saw her little brother with crumbs all over his face. He had stolen all the cookies! Lily's mom scolded her little brother and told him it was not nice to steal. Lily forgave her brother and shared the last cookie with him. From that day on, they always shared their cookies and never stole from each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny fell and hurt his paw. His mommy called an ambulance to take him to the hospital. Benny was scared, but the ambulance came quickly and the nice paramedics took good care of him. Benny was impatient to get better so he could go back to playing with his friends. After a few days, Benny's paw felt much better and he could bounce around again. He was so happy to be back with his friends and have fun in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny stone and picked it up. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty stone!" + +Her mom said, "That's a nice stone, Lily. But be careful, it's silly to put it in your mouth." + +Lily nodded and played with the stone for a while. But then, she put it in her mouth and accidentally swallowed it. She started to feel sick and regretted putting the stone in her mouth. + +Her mom took her to the doctor and luckily, the stone passed through her body. Lily learned her lesson and never put anything silly in her mouth again. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Bucky. Bucky lived in a big oak tree in the forest. He loved to eat the yummy acorns that fell from the tree. + +One day, Bucky woke up and went outside to find that there were no acorns on the ground. He searched the whole forest, but there were no acorns to be found. Bucky was very sad because he was very hungry. + +Bucky remembered that his friend, the bird, had a big supply of acorns in her nest. Bucky went to the bird's nest and asked if he could have some acorns. The bird said yes and gave Bucky a big pile of yummy acorns to eat. Bucky was happy again and thanked the bird for her kindness. From that day on, Bucky always made sure to share his acorns with his friends in case they needed a supply of food too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas because she got to see Santa and his reindeer. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. It was very wet and she got all wet too. + +As she was playing, she saw a reindeer stuck in the snow. "Oh no!" she said. "Reindeer, are you okay?" The reindeer tried to get up but it was too slippery. + +Lily ran inside to get her dad. "Dad, come quick! There's a reindeer outside and it's stuck in the snow!" Her dad came outside and saw the reindeer. "We have to help it," he said. They tried to push the reindeer out but it was too heavy. + +Just then, Santa came flying by in his sleigh. "Ho ho ho! What seems to be the problem?" he asked. Lily told him about the reindeer and Santa said he would help. He landed his sleigh and with his magic, he lifted the reindeer out of the snow. "Thank you, Santa!" Lily said. Santa smiled and said, "Merry Christmas!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, but one day he accidentally broke the leg of his favorite teddy bear. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom saw him crying and asked him what happened. Timmy explained that he broke his teddy bear's leg. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can remove the broken leg and fix it." + +Timmy was happy to hear that and watched as his mom carefully removed the broken leg. She then fixed it and put it back on the teddy bear. Timmy was so happy that his favorite toy was fixed and could play with him again. + +He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for being so kind and fixing my teddy bear's leg." His mom smiled and said, "I will always help you when you need it." And from that day on, Timmy knew that his mom was always there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we are going to the park. Are you ready to go?" + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, Mommy! Let's go!" When they got to the park, Lily saw something different. There was a man kneeling on the ground, painting a picture. + +Lily went up to the man and said, "Hi! What are you doing?" The man smiled and said, "I am painting a picture of the trees and the flowers." + +Lily said, "Wow! That's so cool! Can I start painting too?" The man said, "Of course! Here is a paintbrush and some paint." + +Lily was so happy and started painting her own picture. When she was finished, she showed it to the man. He said, "That's a beautiful picture, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! I had so much fun painting with you!" And that's how Lily had a fun day at the park with a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom liked to sleep in the sun all day long. One day, Tom met a dog named Max. Max asked Tom, "Why are you so lazy?" Tom replied, "I don't like to move around too much." + +Max said, "Let's play a game of bow and arrow." Tom was not sure what that was, but he agreed to play. Max showed Tom how to hold the bow and arrow. Tom tried to shoot the arrow, but it fell into a pit. Max said, "Don't worry, we can get it out." + +Max and Tom worked together to get the arrow out of the pit. Tom realized he had fun playing with Max and was happy he made a new friend. From then on, Tom was not so lazy anymore and played games with Max every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom made her a peanut butter and jam sandwich for lunch. Lily loved the sandwich, but she got some jam on her shirt. + +Lily's mom said, "Oh no, Lily! You got jam on your shirt. We need to change it." + +Lily replied, "I understand, Mommy. I'm sorry I was naughty and got jam on my shirt." + +Lily and her mom went to her room to change her shirt. They picked out a pretty pink one and Lily felt much better. From that day on, Lily made sure to eat her sandwich carefully so she wouldn't get jam on her clothes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside, but it was very cold outside. She needed a scarf to keep her warm. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Please, can I have a scarf?" Her mommy said yes and gave her a soft, warm scarf. + +But then, Lily's scarf flew away in the wind! Lily felt helpless and sad. + +Luckily, a kind man saw Lily's scarf fly away and ran to help. He caught the scarf and gave it back to Lily. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mr. Brown, in his garden. He was holding a big bag of corn. + +"Hi, Mr. Brown! What are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm going to feed the corn to my chickens," Mr. Brown replied. "Would you like to help me?" + +Lily nodded and followed Mr. Brown to the chicken coop. He showed her how to scatter the corn on the ground. The chickens clucked happily and pecked at the corn. + +After they were finished, Mr. Brown noticed a dead flower in Lily's hair. "Let me show you how to pick a fresh flower," he said. Together, they found a beautiful yellow flower and put it in Lily's hair. + +"Thank you, Mr. Brown," Lily said with a big smile. "I love flowers and corn and learning new things!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she found a skull on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They were surprised and scared. + +Lily's mom saw what was happening and told them to be careful with the skull. She explained that it was not a toy and that they should not touch it. She also told them that it was important to respect the things they found in nature. + +Lily and her friends learned an important lesson that day. They understood that they should be careful and respectful when exploring the world around them. They also learned that sometimes things can surprise us, but it is important to stay calm and make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Lily's mom gave her an umbrella to keep her dry. + +Lily loved her umbrella! It was her favorite color and she felt very popular when she used it. She twirled and danced in the rain with her umbrella, feeling happy and safe. + +But then, Lily saw a bird that was stuck in a puddle. She tried to help the bird, but she accidentally let go of her umbrella. It flew away in the wind and she couldn't catch it. + +Lily was sad and wet. She wanted her umbrella back, but it was gone forever. She went home and tried to write a letter to her umbrella, but it didn't help. She missed her umbrella very much and wished she could have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cow named Betsy. Betsy loved to eat oats. She would eat them all day long. One day, Betsy met a little girl named Lily. Lily said, "Hi Betsy, can I be your friend?" Betsy replied, "Of course, I love making new friends!" + +Lily and Betsy played together all day. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. When the day started to end, Lily said, "I have to go home now, Betsy. But I had so much fun playing with you!" Betsy replied, "Me too, Lily. Let's play again soon!" + +Betsy went back to eating her oats and thought about how much fun she had with her new friend. She was happy that Lily was friendly and kind. Betsy knew that their friendship would never end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play with his acorn friends in the forest. One day, while playing, Sammy found a big, shiny acorn. He was so happy and wanted to keep it forever. + +But as Sammy was running back to his tree, he saw a big, scary bird. Sammy was so fearful that he dropped his shiny acorn and ran away. When he got back to his tree, he realized that he lost his other acorns too. + +Sammy felt sad and wanted his acorns back. Then he remembered something his mama taught him: "If you want things to change, you have to change too." So, Sammy decided to be brave and go back to where he dropped his acorns. + +When Sammy got there, he saw that the big, scary bird was gone. He searched and found all of his acorns, including the shiny one he dropped. Sammy learned that sometimes we have to be brave and face our fears to get what we want. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved her perfume very much. She always wore it when she went outside to smell the flowers. One day, she went out for a walk and it started to rain. She tried to run home, but she slipped and fell. + +A little girl saw the lady fall and ran over to help her. "Are you okay?" the little girl asked. "No, I hurt my leg," the elderly lady replied. "Can you help me get home?" + +The little girl helped the lady up and they started walking. But the rain was getting heavier and heavier. Soon, they were both soaking wet. When they finally got to the lady's house, she thanked the little girl and went inside. But she was so cold and wet that she got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Sadly, she never got better and passed away. The little girl was very sad, but she knew the lady was in a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins! One day, she went to the bakery to buy a muffin. She saw a wealthy lady buying lots of muffins. + +Lily said, "Wow, you have so many muffins! Can I have one, please?" + +The wealthy lady replied, "No, I need all of them for myself." + +Lily felt sad and walked away. As she was walking, she saw a homeless man sitting on the street. He looked hungry. She thought of the muffin and decided to share it with him. + +She squeezed the muffin in half and gave one half to the homeless man. He smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind." + +Lily felt happy and learned that sharing is more important than being wealthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take baths in her bathtub. One day, while she was playing with her toys, she accidentally turned the faucet too much and water started to overflow. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. "Oh no, Lily! You made a mess," she said. "Don't worry, mommy. I'll wipe it," replied Lily. She grabbed a towel and wiped the water from the floor. + +"Wow, Lily! You're so impressive. You cleaned it all up by yourself," said her mom, proud of her daughter. "Thank you, mommy," said Lily with a big smile on her face. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she turned on the faucet during her bath time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw. One day, she went to her school and saw a big blackboard. It was so big that she couldn't see the top of it. She asked her teacher, "Can I paint on the blackboard?" + +The teacher said, "Of course, Lily! You can use this pink chalk to draw whatever you want." Lily was so happy and started to draw a big pink flower on the blackboard. Her friends saw her drawing and said, "Wow, Lily! Your flower is so pretty!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! I love to paint and draw. Maybe one day, I can be an artist!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her blanket very much. It was warm and cozy, and she took it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was playing on the swings when she saw a little boy who looked very cold. + +Lily felt sad for the boy, so she went over to him and asked if he wanted to share her blanket. The boy was very grateful and snuggled under the amazing blanket with Lily. They played together for a while, and the boy went home feeling happy and warm. + +Lily's mom was very proud of her for sharing her blanket and helping someone in need. She explained to Lily that it's always nice to help others and to order your things in a way that you can share them with others. From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring an extra blanket with her to the park, just in case someone else needed it too. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish called Tuna. Tuna lived in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Tuna wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his friends to come along, but they were too scared. Tuna was patient and waited for someone to join him. + +Finally, a little fish named Zip wanted to come with Tuna. They swam together through the ocean, seeing all kinds of creatures. Tuna was happy to have a friend with him. + +After a while, they got hungry. Tuna remembered he had a can of tuna in his backpack. Zip was confused, but Tuna explained that it was a special kind of fish that humans like to eat. They opened the can and shared the tuna. It was delicious! + +Tuna and Zip continued on their adventure, having fun and seeing new things. Tuna was happy he was patient and waited for a friend to come with him. They swam together, enjoying each other's company. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in the kitchen with her mom. She liked to help her mom cook and wash the dishes. She also liked to pretend that she was a chef and make her own dishes with the pots and pans. + +"Mom, can I use this dish?" Mia asked, holding a shiny silver dish. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It's very old and special. It was a gift from your grandma. Don't drop it or break it, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I will be very careful. I will make a yummy cake with it," Mia said. She put the dish on the table and went to get some flour and eggs. + +But then, Mia felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed very loud and hard. "Achoo!" + +The sneeze made the dish wobble and slide off the table. It fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Mia gasped and felt very sad and scared. She didn't want to make mom angry or sad. + +She quickly picked up the pieces and ran to her room. She hid them under her bed and hoped that mom wouldn't notice. + +But mom did notice. She saw the flour and eggs on the table and the missing dish. She went to Mia's room and knocked on the door. + +"Mia, can I come in?" Mom asked. + +Mia didn't answer. She was too ashamed. + +Mom opened the door and saw Mia sitting on her bed, looking down. She also saw the broken dish under the bed. + +"Mia, what happened?" Mom asked. + +Mia started to cry. She told mom everything. She said she was sorry and that she didn't mean to break the dish. + +Mom hugged Mia and wiped her tears. She said she was not angry or sad. She said she was glad that Mia was not hurt by the broken dish. She said she loved Mia more than any dish. + +But she also said that Mia should have told her the truth right away. She said that hiding the dish was not a good thing to do. She said that lying and hiding only make things worse. + +She said that everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but the important thing is to be honest and brave and say sorry. She said that honesty and bravery are more valuable than any dish. + +Mia nodded and said she understood. She said she was sorry again and that she would never hide anything from mom again. + +Mom smiled and kissed Mia. She said she was proud of Mia for telling the truth. She said they would clean up the mess together and make a new cake with a different dish. + +They hugged and went to the kitchen. They had fun making the cake and eating it. They also talked about grandma and how much they missed her. They said they would always remember her and the dish she gave them. + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to play in the mud. She did not care if her dress got dirty or her hair got messy. She liked to make mud pies and mud castles and mud animals. She had fun with her friends in the mud. + +One day, a prince came to the mud. He was riding a big horse. He wore a shiny hat and a clean coat. He saw Lily and her friends in the mud. He did not like them. He said they were dirty and ugly and silly. He said they should not play in the mud. He said they should go away. + +Lily did not like the prince. She did not like his words. She did not like his horse. She did not like his hat and his coat. She said he was mean and rude and boring. She said he should not tell them what to do. She said he should go away. + +The prince got angry. He tried to lift Lily and put her on his horse. He wanted to take her away from the mud. He wanted to make her clean and pretty and quiet. He wanted to make her his princess. + +But Lily did not want to go. She kicked and screamed and bit. She did not want to be his princess. She wanted to stay in the mud. She wanted to play with her friends. She wanted to be herself. + +The prince could not lift Lily. She was too strong and too brave. She made him fall off his horse. She made him land in the mud. She made him dirty and messy and silly. She made him cry. + +Lily and her friends laughed. They lifted the prince and put him on a mud pie. They said he was their prince. They said he should play in the mud. They said he should have fun. + +The prince learned a lesson. He learned that mud was not bad. He learned that dirty was not ugly. He learned that silly was not stupid. He learned that he should not judge people by how they look. He learned that he should be kind and respectful and playful. + +He became friends with Lily and her friends. He played in the mud with them. He made mud pies and mud castles and mud animals. He had fun with them in the mud. He was happy. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has many things inside. They see books, clothes, cups, and a shiny ball. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Tim says. "It is so shiny and round. I want to play with it." + +"Me too!" Jen says. "Let's share it. We can roll it and bounce it and throw it." + +They take the ball out of the box and start to play. They have fun with the ball. They laugh and run and jump. + +But then, Tim has an idea. He sees a big rock near the tree. He thinks it will be fun to break the ball. + +"Hey, Jen, watch this!" he says. He throws the ball hard at the rock. + +The ball hits the rock and makes a loud noise. It breaks into many pieces. The pieces fly everywhere. Some of them hit Jen in the face. + +"Ow!" Jen cries. "That hurts! Why did you do that, Tim? You broke the ball!" + +Tim is shocked. He did not mean to hurt Jen. He just wanted to see what would happen. He runs to Jen and tries to say sorry. + +But Jen is angry and sad. She does not want to talk to Tim. She does not want to play with him anymore. She picks up the pieces of the ball and puts them back in the box. She wipes her tears and walks away. + +Tim is alone. He feels bad. He broke the ball and he broke his friendship. He wishes he did not throw the ball at the rock. He wishes he could fix the ball and fix his friendship. But he does not know how. It is too difficult. He sits on the ground and cries. He has no sight of Jen. He has no sight of fun. He has no sight of hope. He has a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to bathe. Every night, their mom tells them to go to the bathroom and wash their hair and body. But Lily and Ben say no. They say they are not dirty. They say they want to play more. + +One night, their mom has a new idea. She gives them a big loop of soap. The loop is pink and blue and smells nice. She tells them they can make bubbles with the loop. She says they can blow the bubbles and catch them. She says they can have fun in the bath. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They take the loop and go to the bathroom. They fill the tub with water and put the loop in. They see the bubbles form and pop. They laugh and clap. They blow the bubbles and chase them. They splash and giggle. + +But soon, Lily wants to have the loop all to herself. She says she is the bossy one. She says she can make bigger bubbles than Ben. She pulls the loop from Ben's hand. Ben is sad. He says he wants to share the loop. He says Lily is not nice. + +Their mom hears them fight. She comes to the bathroom and sees the mess. She sees the water and the bubbles on the floor. She sees Lily and Ben with angry faces. She is not happy. She says they have to stop fighting. She says they have to take turns with the loop. She says they have to be kind to each other. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say they are sorry to their mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They finish their bath and dry themselves. They give the loop back to their mom. They say they like the loop. They say they like to bathe. They say they love their mom. Their mom smiles and kisses them. She says she loves them too. She says they are good twins. She says they are ready for bed. +Tom is a playful dog. He likes to run, jump and bark. He has a big yard to play in. He has a friend, Sam, who is a cat. Sam likes to sleep, purr and scratch. He has a small basket to sleep in. + +One day, Tom and Sam see a big truck in the street. The truck has a sign that says "Meat". Tom and Sam are hungry. They want to eat some meat. They run to the truck and try to open the door. + +"Stop!" a man says. He is the driver of the truck. He sees Tom and Sam. He is angry. "You cannot have my meat. It is for the store. Go away!" + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not want to go away. They want to eat some meat. They look at the man. They wag their tails. They make cute faces. + +"Please, can we have some meat?" Tom says. He barks softly. "We are very hungry. We will be good." + +The man looks at Tom and Sam. He sees their cute faces. He sees their wagging tails. He is not angry anymore. He smiles. + +"Okay, okay. You can have some meat. But only a little. And you have to share. And you have to improve your manners. No more running to my truck. Understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They are happy. The man gives them some meat. They eat it. They thank the man. They lick his hand. + +The man laughs. He pets Tom and Sam. He says, "You are very playful. But you are also very sweet. Maybe you can be my friends. Do you want to come with me to the store?" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They look at the man. They look at the truck. They think. They nod. They want to go with the man. They want to see the store. They want to have more meat. They want to have more fun. + +They jump into the truck. The man drives away. Tom and Sam are happy. They have a new friend. They have a new adventure. They have a new story. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, their mom says, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the park!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They put on their shoes and coats. They take their backpacks. They have some useful things in their backpacks. They have a ball, a kite, a water bottle, and some snacks. + +They go to the park with their mom. They see a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a pond. They run to the slide and take turns sliding down. They laugh and shout, "Whee!" + +Then they go to the swing and push each other. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They say, "This is fun!" + +Next, they go to the sandbox and make a castle with their hands and a bucket. They decorate it with sticks and stones. They say, "This is pretty!" + +Finally, they go to the pond and fly their kite. They watch it soar high in the sky. They say, "This is amazing!" + +They are thirsty and hungry. They go to a bench and open their backpacks. They drink their water and eat their snacks. They say, "This is yummy!" + +They hug their mom and say, "Thank you for the surprise. We love the park!" + +Their mom smiles and says, "You're welcome. I love you!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. They saw many shapes in the clouds. They saw a rabbit, a boat, a flower and a dragon. + +"Look, Tom, a dragon!" Lily said, pointing at the sky. "It is very large and scary. Do you think it can breathe fire?" + +Tom looked at the cloud. He did not believe it was a dragon. He thought it was just a cloud. He said, "No, Lily, it is not a dragon. It is a cloud. Clouds cannot breathe fire. They are made of water and air." + +Lily was not happy. She liked to believe in dragons. She said, "But, Tom, it looks like a dragon. Maybe it is a magic cloud. Maybe it can turn into a dragon and fly away." + +Tom shook his head. He did not like to believe in magic. He said, "No, Lily, it is not magic. It is just a cloud. It will not turn into a dragon. It will stay in the sky until the wind blows it away." + +Lily and Tom did not agree. They stopped looking at the sky. They started to play with their ball. They had fun with their ball. They forgot about the cloud. But the cloud did not forget about them. It smiled and winked. It was a magic cloud. It could turn into a dragon and fly away. But it did not. It liked to watch Lily and Tom play. It liked to make them happy. It liked to be their friend. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Lily helped to stir and pour and taste. She felt happy and proud. + +One day, mom had to go out. She told Lily to be good and not touch the stove. She gave her a kiss and left. Lily saw a cane by the door. It was mom's cane. She used it when her leg hurt. Lily wondered what it was like to walk with a cane. She picked it up and tried it. + +She walked around the house with the cane. She felt like a grown-up. She went to the kitchen and saw the stove. It was still warm from the cake they made. Lily wanted to see the cake. She used the cane to reach the knob and open the oven. + +But the cane was not strong enough. It snapped in half. The oven door fell down. The cake slid out and landed on the floor. Lily gasped. She dropped the cane and ran away. She was scared and sad. + +Mom came back and saw the mess. She was angry and shocked. She called Lily and asked her what happened. Lily came out of her hiding place. She saw mom's face and the broken cane. She felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to cook with you. I wanted to use your cane. I didn't mean to break it and ruin the cake." + +Mom sighed. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I know you like to cook with me. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The stove is hot and dangerous. The cane is not a toy. It helps me walk. I need it. You could have hurt yourself or me." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. Can we fix the cane and make a new cake?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you, too, Lily. We can try to fix the cane and make a new cake. But first, we have to clean up this mess." + +They cleaned up the mess together. They glued the cane back together. They made a new cake. They ate it and laughed. They felt happy and proud. +Mia and Ben are playing with their blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes and textures. Some are smooth and some are rough. Some are soft and some are hard. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Ben says. He shows Mia his tower of blue and green blocks. He is proud of his tower. + +"Wow, Ben, your tower is very tall!" Mia says. She likes Ben's tower. She wants to make one too. She picks up some red and yellow blocks. She starts to stack them on the floor. + +"How many blocks do you have, Mia?" Ben asks. He likes to count. He can count to ten. + +"I don't know, Ben. Let's count them together!" Mia says. She likes to count too. She thinks counting is fun. + +They start to count the blocks. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" they say together. They clap their hands. They have ten blocks. + +"Good job, Mia! You have ten blocks!" Ben says. He is happy for Mia. + +"Thank you, Ben! You have ten blocks too!" Mia says. She is happy for Ben. + +They hug each other. They are good friends. They feel comfortable and warm. They like to play with their blocks. They like to count and learn and have fun. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the woods. They found a big cave and went inside. It was dark and cold. They saw some shiny rocks on the wall. Tom wanted to take one home. He hit the rock with a stick. But the stick was cheap and it broke. The rock fell down and made a loud noise. + +The noise woke up a big bear. The bear was sleeping in the cave. He was angry and hungry. He saw Tom and Lily and roared. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran out of the cave. The bear chased them. They ran faster and faster. + +They reached the edge of the woods. They saw their mom and dad. They yelled for help. Mom and dad saw the bear and got in the car. They honked the horn and scared the bear away. Tom and Lily got in the car too. They hugged mom and dad. They were safe and happy. They learned not to break things in the cave. +Lily was a brilliant girl who loved to learn new things. She liked to read books, draw pictures, and play games with her friends. She also liked to help her grandpa, who used a cane to walk. He was very kind and wise, and he taught her many things. + +One day, Lily and her grandpa went to the park. They saw some ducks by the pond, and Lily wanted to feed them some bread. She asked her grandpa if she could go closer, and he said yes, but to be careful. He gave her some bread and watched her from a bench. + +Lily walked slowly to the edge of the pond, holding the bread in her hand. She saw a big duck with a green head and a brown body. She thought he looked friendly, so she threw him a piece of bread. He quacked and ate it, then came closer to Lily. She smiled and threw him another piece. + +But then, another duck came. He was smaller and had a white head and a gray body. He wanted some bread too, but the big duck did not want to share. He pecked at the small duck and chased him away. He also pecked at Lily's hand and made her drop the bread. Lily was scared and hurt. She cried and ran back to her grandpa. + +Her grandpa hugged her and checked her hand. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a little scratch. The big duck was mean and greedy. He did not know how to share. You did nothing wrong. You were kind and generous. You tried to teach him how to be nice, but he did not listen. Maybe next time he will learn." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "Thank you, grandpa. You always teach me good things. I love you." She gave him a kiss and a hug. He said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a brilliant girl. Come on, let's go home and have some cookies." He took his cane and held her hand. They walked away from the pond, leaving the ducks behind. +Lily was a little girl who liked to chew on things. She chewed on her toys, her books, her clothes, and even her hair. Her mom and dad told her to stop chewing on things, but she did not listen. She thought it was fun and tasty. + +One day, Lily found a new thing to chew on. It was a big, shiny, red ball. She saw it in the closet, where her mom kept her old things. Lily took the ball out of the closet and put it in her mouth. She bit hard and felt a pop. Then she felt something wet and sticky on her face. + +Lily had chewed on a balloon. The balloon had air inside, and when she bit it, the air came out and made a loud noise. The balloon also had glitter inside, and when it popped, the glitter flew everywhere. Lily was covered in glitter and so was the closet. + +Lily was scared and surprised. She spit out the balloon and ran to her mom. She cried and said, "Mom, I chewed on a balloon and it popped and made a mess!" + +Her mom saw Lily and the closet and shook her head. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She hugged Lily and said, "Lily, you are a silly girl. You should not chew on balloons or anything else that is not food. You could hurt yourself or make a mess. Come on, let's clean up and find you something good to chew on." + +Lily said sorry to her mom and helped her clean up the closet. She learned her lesson and did not chew on balloons again. She still liked to chew on things, but only on things that were food, like apples, crackers, and cheese. She thought they were more fun and tasty than balloons. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books. She kept them in a big box in her room. She was very organized. She always put her toys back in the box when she was done playing. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite doll, Anna. She went to her box and looked for Anna. But she could not find her. She looked under the bed, in the closet, behind the curtains. She could not find her. She felt sad and angry. Where was Anna? + +She asked her mom. "Mom, have you seen Anna? She is my favorite doll. She has brown hair and a pink dress. She disappeared from my box." + +Mom shook her head. "No, Lily, I have not seen Anna. Maybe you left her somewhere else. Did you play with her outside? In the living room? In the kitchen?" + +Lily thought hard. She did not remember playing with Anna outside, or in the living room, or in the kitchen. She only played with her in her room. She was sure of that. She told her mom. "No, Mom, I only played with her in my room. She was in my box. But now she is gone. Someone took her. Someone stole her. It is not fair." + +Mom hugged Lily. "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you love Anna. But maybe she is not stolen. Maybe she is just hiding. Maybe she is playing a game with you. Maybe she wants you to find her. Why don't we look for her together? Maybe we will find her in a funny place. Maybe she will surprise you." + +Lily nodded. She liked games. She liked surprises. She hoped Anna was hiding. She hoped Anna was not stolen. She hoped Anna was still her friend. She took Mom's hand and they went to look for Anna. They looked in every room, in every corner, in every thing. They hoped to find Anna. They hoped to make her appear. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom on the grass and the dirt. Sometimes they made them crash and pretend they were in a race. + +"Look at my car, it's so fast!" Tom said, making his red car zoom past Lily's blue one. + +"But mine is more interesting, it has a bandage on the window!" Lily said, showing her car that had a sticker on it. "It got hurt in a big crash, but it's still brave." + +Tom wanted to see the bandage, so he stopped his car and went closer to Lily's. But he was not careful, and he stepped on a sharp rock. He cried out in pain and dropped his car. + +"Ow, ow, ow, my foot!" Tom said, holding his foot and hopping on one leg. + +Lily heard Tom's cry and ran to him. She saw the blood on his foot and felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Tom, I'll help you!" Lily said, picking up her car and taking off the bandage sticker. "Here, you can have my bandage, it will make your foot better." + +She put the sticker on Tom's foot and gave him a hug. Tom felt a little better and smiled at Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily, you're very kind," Tom said, hugging her back. "Your car is very interesting, and so are you." + +They decided to stop playing with their cars and go inside to get a real bandage and a cookie. They were still friends, and they liked to share. +Tim was cold. He shivered as he walked with his dad to the barber shop. He did not like the barber shop. The barber had a big scissors and a loud machine. The barber cut his hair too short and made him itch. + +"Dad, do I have to go?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, Tim, you have to go. Your hair is too long and messy. The barber will make you look nice and neat." Dad said. + +"But I don't want to look nice and neat. I want to look like a lion. Lions have long hair and they are impressive." Tim said. + +Dad smiled. "Lions are impressive, but they also live in the jungle. You live in the city. You need to have short hair to be comfortable and clean." Dad said. + +They reached the barber shop. The barber was waiting for them. He smiled and said hello. + +"Hello, Tim. Are you ready for a haircut?" The barber asked. + +Tim shivered again. He did not want a haircut. He wanted to run away. But Dad held his hand and led him to the barber chair. + +"Don't worry, Tim. It will be over soon. And you will look very impressive, I promise." Dad said. + +The barber put a cape around Tim's neck. He picked up his scissors and his machine. He started to cut Tim's hair. Tim closed his eyes and hoped it would not hurt. He felt the scissors snip and the machine buzz. He heard the barber say nice things about his hair. + +"Wow, Tim, you have such thick and shiny hair. You are very lucky. You will look like a star when I'm done." The barber said. + +Tim opened his eyes. He looked in the mirror. He saw his hair was short and neat. He did not look like a lion. He looked like a boy. He did not feel impressive. He felt sad. + +"See, Tim, you look great. Don't you like your haircut?" Dad asked. + +Tim shook his head. He did not like his haircut. He wanted his long hair back. He wanted to look like a lion. + +Dad hugged him. He kissed his head. He said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I know you liked your long hair. But you know what? You are still impressive. You are impressive because you are brave and smart and kind. You are impressive because you are my son. And I love you very much." Dad said. + +Tim looked at Dad. He saw Dad's eyes were warm and proud. He felt Dad's arms were strong and gentle. He felt Dad's love was true and big. He smiled. He hugged Dad back. He said he loved him too. + +"Thank you, Dad. I love you too. And maybe I can look like a lion next time." Tim said. + +Dad laughed. He said maybe. He paid the barber. He thanked him. He took Tim's hand. They walked out of the barber shop. They walked home. Tim shivered no more. He felt warm and happy. He felt impressive. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big lake with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to the lake!" Anna said. + +"OK, Anna, I will follow you!" Ben said. + +They ran to the lake and threw some bread to the ducks and fish. The ducks and fish came closer and ate the bread. Anna and Ben were happy. + +But then they saw something disgusting in the water. It was a big, green, slimy thing. It looked like a monster. It had a long tail, a big mouth and sharp teeth. It was a crocodile! + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Anna said. + +"Anna, that is a crocodile! It is very bad and scary! It can eat us!" Ben said. + +"Run, Ben, run! We have to get away from the lake!" Anna said. + +They ran away from the lake as fast as they could. The crocodile saw them and tried to follow them. It came out of the water and chased them. Anna and Ben were very scared. + +"Help, help! There is a crocodile!" they shouted. + +Some people heard them and came to help. They scared the crocodile away with sticks and stones. The crocodile went back to the lake. Anna and Ben were safe. + +"Thank you, thank you! You saved us from the crocodile!" Anna and Ben said. + +"You're welcome, kids. But don't go near the lake again. It is very dangerous. The crocodile is disgusting and mean. It does not like people. It likes ducks and fish." the people said. + +"OK, we will not go near the lake again. We will play somewhere else. Thank you again!" Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged each other and went to find another place to play. They learned a lesson. They should not go near the lake with the disgusting crocodile. +Lily and Sam are young. They like to play games. They have a big box of games. They take out a game with cards and a map. The game is called Travel. + +"Let's play Travel," Lily says. "We can pretend we go to different places." + +"OK," Sam says. "But how do we play?" + +Lily reads the rules. "We need to pick a card. The card has a picture of a place. We need to find the place on the map. Then we need to say the name of the place. If we say it right, we get a passport. The passport has a sticker of the place. The one who has the most passports wins." + +"Sounds fun," Sam says. "I want to go to many places." + +They start to play. Lily picks a card. It has a picture of a big tower. She looks at the map. She finds the tower. She says, "This is Paris. It is in France." + +"Good job," Sam says. He gives her a passport. It has a sticker of the tower. + +Sam picks a card. It has a picture of a big wall. He looks at the map. He finds the wall. He says, "This is China. It is in Asia." + +"Good job," Lily says. She gives him a passport. It has a sticker of the wall. + +They play for a long time. They go to many places. They learn many names. They have fun. + +They count their passports. Lily has six. Sam has five. + +"Lily wins," Sam says. "She has more passports." + +"Yay," Lily says. "But you did very well too. You are a good traveler." + +"Thank you," Sam says. "You are a good traveler too. Maybe one day we can go to these places for real." + +"Maybe," Lily says. "But for now, we can play Travel again." + +They smile. They put the cards and the passports back in the box. They pick another game. They play some more. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of stamps in their dad's office. They decided to use them to make pictures on paper. They took some stamps and paper and went to their room. + +"Look, Sara, I have a stamp of a lion. He is big and strong and has a mane," Ben said, showing his stamp to his sister. + +"I have a stamp of a bird. She is small and pretty and has wings," Sara said, showing her stamp to her brother. + +They stamped their paper with their stamps and made different scenes. Ben made a jungle with lions, monkeys, and snakes. Sara made a garden with birds, flowers, and butterflies. + +They were having fun until they heard a noise from the kitchen. It was their mom, who was making lunch. + +"Kids, come and feed the fish. They are hungry and need some food," their mom called. + +Sara and Ben put down their stamps and paper and ran to the kitchen. They loved to feed the fish in the big tank. They took some flakes from the jar and sprinkled them on the water. The fish swam up and ate the flakes. + +"Good job, kids. You are very kind to the fish. Now, wash your hands and get ready for lunch," their mom said. + +Sara and Ben washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They were happy and full. + +"Can we go back to our room and play with the stamps?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, but be careful not to make a mess. And don't forget to put them back in the box when you are done," their mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and ran back to their room. They picked up their stamps and paper and continued their game. + +But they did not notice that one of the stamps had fallen on the floor. It was the stamp of the lion. It was dark and hard to see. + +Later, when their dad came home from work, he stepped on the stamp. He felt a sharp pain in his foot and yelled. + +"Ouch! What is this? A stamp of a lion? Who left this here?" he asked, holding his foot. + +Sara and Ben heard their dad and ran to see what happened. They saw the stamp of the lion on the floor and their dad's foot bleeding. + +They felt sorry and scared. They knew they had made a mistake. + +"We are sorry, dad. We were playing with the stamps and we forgot to put them back in the box. We did not see the stamp of the lion on the floor," they said. + +Their dad sighed and hugged them. + +"It's okay, kids. I know you did not mean to hurt me. But you have to be more careful with your toys. Stamps are not for stepping on. They are for making pictures. And you have to clean up after yourselves. Do you understand?" he said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and said they understood. They helped their dad clean his wound and put a bandage on it. Then they helped him put the stamps back in the box and put the box in his office. + +They learned their lesson and never played with the stamps again. They found other toys to play with that were safer and more fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big sack near the bench. It was brown and dirty and had a hole. + +"Look, a sack!" Tom said. "What is inside?" + +"I don't know. Let's see!" Lily said. They ran to the sack and opened it. They found many things: a ball, a hat, a book, a doll, and a patch. + +"A patch!" Lily said. "It is red and soft. I like it. Can I have it?" + +"OK, you can have it. I want the ball. It is blue and round. I like it. Can I have it?" Tom said. + +"OK, you can have it. Let's play with them!" Lily said. They took the patch and the ball and left the other things in the sack. They went to the slide. + +Lily put the patch on her knee. It made her feel warm and happy. She slid down the slide. It was fun and fast. + +Tom threw the ball in the air. It went high and high. He tried to catch it. It was hard and fun. + +They played with the patch and the ball until it was time to go home. They were happy and tired. They said goodbye to the sack and the other things. + +"Thank you, sack, for the patch and the ball. We had fun. Bye!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, sack, for the patch and the ball. We had fun. Bye!" Tom said. + +They held hands and walked to their mom. She smiled and hugged them. She took them home. They had a good day. +Anna and her mom went to the big store. They had a cart to put things in. Anna liked to help her mom buy things. She looked for things that were important, like food and soap and clothes. + +"Mom, can we buy this?" Anna asked, holding a pink ball. She liked pink and she liked balls. + +"No, sweetie, we don't need that. That is not important. We have balls at home," her mom said, putting the ball back on the shelf. + +"But I want it, mom. It is pretty and fun," Anna said, feeling sad. + +"I know, honey, but we have to buy things that we need first. Maybe another day we can buy something fun, okay?" her mom said, giving Anna a hug. + +"Okay, mom. I love you," Anna said, smiling again. + +"I love you too, Anna. You are a good helper. Come on, let's go pay for our things," her mom said, pushing the cart to the cashier. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new girl sitting on a bench. She has a big hat and a small dog. + +"Who is she?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Let's go and say hello," Ben says. + +They walk to the bench and smile at the girl. + +"Hi, I'm Anna and this is Ben. What's your name?" Anna says. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. This is my dog, Coco. We just moved here," Lily says. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily. Your dog is adorable. Can we pet him?" Ben says. + +"Sure, he likes new friends. He is very friendly and soft," Lily says. + +Anna and Ben pet Coco and he wags his tail. They talk to Lily and find out that they have many things in common. They like the same games, books and colors. + +"Can we play with you?" Anna asks Lily. + +"Of course, I would love that. Do you want to see the view from the hill? It's very pretty," Lily says. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. + +They run to the hill and look at the view. They see the trees, the flowers, the birds and the sky. They feel happy and excited. + +"Wow, this is beautiful. I'm glad we met you, Lily. You are a nice friend," Anna says. + +"Me too. You are very kind and fun. Can we play again tomorrow?" Lily says. + +"Sure, we can. We can introduce you to our other friends too. They will like you and Coco," Ben says. + +They hug and laugh. They have a good time together. They are happy friends. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had big bags of luggage that they put in the car. Tom and Lily wanted to help, but the bags were too heavy for them. + +"Can we play with the luggage, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, the luggage is not a toy. It might fall on you and hurt you," Mom said. + +"But they look so fun and harmless," Tom said. He saw a bag with wheels and a handle. He wanted to pull it and make it go fast. + +He leaned on the bag and tried to grab the handle. But the bag was not stable. It tipped over and fell on Tom. Tom cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The luggage is not harmless, Mom! It is mean and heavy!" Tom said. + +Mom and Dad ran to Tom and lifted the bag off him. They checked if he was okay. He had a bump on his head, but no blood. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. You're right, the luggage is not harmless. It can be dangerous if you lean on it or play with it. You have to be careful," Mom said. + +She hugged Tom and kissed his bump. She gave him a band-aid and a sticker. Tom felt better. + +"Can we go now, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can go now. But no more leaning on the luggage, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be good," Tom and Lily said. + +They got in the car and buckled up. They waved goodbye to their house and their toys. They were ready for their trip. They hoped it would be fun and harmless. +Tim had a birdcage with a blue bird in it. He liked to watch the bird sing and fly in the cage. He never let the bird out of the cage, because he was afraid it would fly away. He also never cleaned the cage, because he was lazy. The cage was filthy, with old food and poop everywhere. + +One day, Tim's mom told him to clean the cage, or she would give the bird to someone else. Tim did not want to lose his bird, so he said he would clean the cage later. But he did not. He went to play with his toys instead. He forgot about the bird and the cage. + +The next day, Tim's mom came to his room and saw the filthy cage. She was very angry and sad. She saw that the bird was not moving or singing. She touched the bird and felt that it was cold and stiff. The bird was dead. It had died from the dirt and the sickness in the cage. + +Tim's mom took the cage and the bird away. She told Tim that he was a bad boy and that he could not have a bird anymore. She said he had to learn to take care of his pets, or he would have no pets at all. Tim cried and cried. He wanted to hug his bird and say sorry, but it was too late. He had lost his bird forever. He was very sorry and very sad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to make a fort with the cushions from the sofa. They piled up the cushions and made a big wall. Then they crawled inside and pretended they were in a castle. + +Sam, their little brother, wanted to join them. He liked to play with Lily and Ben, but he was too small to climb over the cushions. He tried to push them, but they were too heavy. He tried to call them, but they did not hear him. He felt sad and worried. He thought they did not want him to play with them. + +Lily and Ben heard a noise outside their fort. They peeked over the cushions and saw Sam. He was crying and holding his teddy bear. They felt sorry for him. They moved some cushions and made a door. They invited Sam to join them in their fort. They gave him a hug and a kiss. They said they were sorry and they loved him. + +Sam smiled and wiped his tears. He joined Lily and Ben in their fort. He brought his teddy bear and they shared their toys and books. They played and laughed and had fun. They were happy and not worried. They were a family. +Lily likes to draw pictures with her crayons. She draws flowers, stars, animals and people. She puts her pictures on the wall with tape. She is very proud of her pictures. + +One day, a bad wind comes and blows very hard. The wind makes the tape come off the wall. Lily's pictures fly away in the air. Lily is very sad. She runs after her pictures, but they are too fast. + +She sees a boy with a big hat. He is holding one of her pictures. It is a picture of a purple cat. Lily likes purple cats. She says to the boy, "That is my picture. Please give it back to me." + +The boy says, "No, this is my picture. I drew it. It is a real cat, not a fake cat. You are a liar." + +Lily says, "No, you are a liar. You did not draw it. It is a fake cat, but it is my fake cat. I love it. Please give it back to me." + +The boy says, "No, I will not give it back to you. It is mine. Go away." + +Lily is very angry. She wants to save her picture. She pulls the picture from the boy's hand. The boy pulls it back. They pull and pull. The picture tears in half. Lily and the boy both cry. + +A lady sees them crying. She says, "What is wrong? Why are you crying?" + +Lily and the boy tell her what happened. The lady says, "That is very sad. You both like the picture, but you fought over it. Now the picture is broken. You should say sorry to each other and share the picture." + +Lily and the boy say sorry to each other. They share the picture. They tape the picture together. They put it on the wall with more tape. They are happy. They become friends. They draw more pictures together. They draw real cats and fake cats. They draw many things. They have fun. +Lily was a dog who loved her owner, Sam. Sam was very kind to Lily and gave her food, water, toys and hugs. Lily liked to play with Sam in the park and chase the ball. Lily thought Sam was the best owner in the world. + +One day, Sam brought home a new friend. It was a cat named Max. Max was small and fluffy and had a bell on his collar. Sam said, "Lily, this is Max. He is our new pet. Be nice to him, okay?" Lily did not like Max. She thought Max was noisy and rude. Max did not want to play with Lily or share the toys. Max liked to sleep on Sam's bed and scratch the sofa. Lily thought Max was a bad friend. + +Lily was jealous of Max. She thought Sam liked Max more than her. She thought Sam did not care about her anymore. She thought she was not important to Sam. She felt sad and lonely. She did not want to play or eat or cuddle. She just lay on her mat and sighed. + +Sam noticed that Lily was not happy. He said, "Lily, what's wrong? Are you sick? Do you need a vet?" Lily shook her head. She did not want to talk to Sam. She turned away from him. Sam felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Lily, I love you. You are my good dog. You are very important to me. Max is not your enemy. He is your brother. We are a family. Can you please be nice to him?" Lily looked at Sam. She saw that Sam was sincere. She saw that Sam still loved her. She felt a little better. She wagged her tail. + +Sam smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "That's my girl. Come on, let's go to the park and play. Max can come too. Maybe you can be friends." Lily agreed. She thought maybe Max was not so bad. She thought maybe she could share the toys and the bed and the sofa. She thought maybe she could be a good sister. She thought maybe they could be a happy family. She followed Sam and Max to the park. She barked and ran and chased the ball. She felt happy and loved. She thought Sam was the best owner in the world. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. They saw a big cake with white cream and red berries. It looked very good. + +"Wow, cake!" Tom said. "Let's have some." + +"OK, but we have to be quiet," Sue said. "Mom and Dad are sleeping. They don't know we are here." + +They took the cake out of the refrigerator and put it on the table. They cut two big slices and started to chew. The cake was soft and sweet and the cream was mild. They smiled and ate more. + +But they did not see the note on the refrigerator. It said: "Do not eat the cake. It is for Grandma's birthday. She is coming tomorrow." + +Soon, Mom and Dad woke up. They heard some noise in the kitchen. They went to see what was going on. They saw Tom and Sue with cake all over their faces and hands. They saw the empty plate and the note. + +They were very angry. + +"Tom! Sue! What have you done?" Mom shouted. "You ate Grandma's cake! How could you?" + +"We were hungry," Tom said. "The cake was good." + +"We didn't know," Sue said. "We didn't see the note." + +"That's no excuse," Dad said. "You should not take things without asking. You should not eat in the middle of the night. You should not ruin Grandma's birthday. You are very naughty." + +Mom and Dad took Tom and Sue to their room. They made them brush their teeth and go to bed. They did not give them any hugs or kisses. They did not read them any stories. They did not say good night. + +Tom and Sue felt very bad. They wished they had not eaten the cake. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they could say sorry to Grandma. + +But it was too late. + +The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and chase each other. They also liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. Lily saw a butterfly on a rose. It was yellow and black and very pretty. + +"Look, Max, a butterfly!" Lily said. She ran to the rose and tried to catch the butterfly. + +Max followed her. He wanted to see the butterfly too. But he was not careful. He stepped on the rose and broke it. The butterfly flew away. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She liked the rose and the butterfly. She yelled at Max. "You are bad, Max! You broke the rose and scared the butterfly! Go away!" + +Max was sorry. He did not mean to hurt the rose and the butterfly. He wanted to make Lily happy. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't see the rose. I just wanted to see the butterfly. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lily did not listen. She was still yelling. She did not want to play with Max anymore. + +A lady was walking by. She saw Lily and Max. She was wealthy. She had a big hat and a shiny necklace. She liked children. She wanted to help them. She said, "Hello, children. Why are you yelling? What is the matter?" + +Lily and Max stopped yelling. They looked at the lady. They saw her hat and her necklace. They thought she was nice. They told her what happened. + +The lady smiled. She said, "I understand. You both like butterflies. They are very beautiful. But you know, butterflies are free. They don't belong to anyone. They like to fly and visit many flowers. Sometimes they come, sometimes they go. You can't catch them or keep them. You can only enjoy them when they are here. And you can also enjoy the roses. They are also beautiful. But you have to be gentle with them. They are delicate and have thorns. You can't step on them or break them. You can only smell them and admire them. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They understood. They felt sorry for the rose and the butterfly. They also felt sorry for each other. They said, "Yes, we understand. Thank you, lady. You are very kind." + +The lady said, "You're welcome, children. You are very sweet. Now, why don't you hug and make up? And then you can play together again. Maybe you will see another butterfly. Or maybe you will find something else to enjoy. There are many wonderful things in the park. You just have to look and be nice." + +Lily and Max hugged and made up. They said, "We're sorry, Lily. We're sorry, Max. We're friends again." + +The lady said, "That's good. I'm happy for you. Have fun, children. Goodbye." + +Lily and Max said, "Goodbye, lady. Thank you." + +The lady left. Lily and Max played together again. They ran and chased each other. They also looked at the flowers and the bugs. They saw another butterfly. It was blue and green and very pretty. They did not try to catch it. They just watched it. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a ball and a bat and they played strike. Lily threw the ball and Ben hit it with the bat. They took turns and had fun. + +One day, a big dog came to their yard. It was black and loud and it ran after the ball. Lily and Ben were worried. They did not know the dog and they did not want it to take their ball. They ran to the fence and called for help. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help us! There is a big dog and it wants our ball!" they shouted. + +Mommy and Daddy heard them and came outside. They saw the big dog and they were not worried. They knew the dog and they said it was friendly. + +"Hello, Spot! What are you doing here?" Daddy said. He went to the dog and petted it. The dog wagged its tail and licked his hand. + +"Spot is our neighbor's dog. He likes to play, too. He just wanted to join you," Mommy said. She picked up the ball and threw it to Spot. Spot ran after it and brought it back. + +Lily and Ben saw that Spot was not mean. They were not worried anymore. They smiled and asked Mommy and Daddy if they could play with Spot. + +"Sure, you can play with Spot. But be careful and gentle. And don't forget to share your ball," Mommy and Daddy said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and thanked them. They went to Spot and petted him. They played strike with him and had fun. Spot was their new friend. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog barks at them. + +"Run, Jen, run!" Tom says. He is frightened of the dog. He runs away fast. + +But Jen does not run. She stays still. She is not frightened of the dog. She knows how to work with dogs. She learned from her dad, who is a vet. + +"Hello, dog," Jen says. She speaks softly. She holds out her hand. The dog sniffs her hand. Then the dog wags his tail. He likes Jen. He licks her face. + +Tom comes back. He sees Jen and the dog. He is surprised. + +"Jen, how did you do that?" Tom asks. + +"I was nice to the dog," Jen says. "He was not mean. He was just scared. You have to work with dogs, not run from them." + +Tom nods. He feels sorry for running away. He wants to be brave like Jen. He walks to the dog. He pets the dog. The dog wags his tail again. + +Tom and Jen smile. They have a new friend. They learn that dogs are not bad. They learn that work and stay are better than run and hide. They learn to be kind and brave. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruit. They want to eat the fruit. But the tree is very tall and the fruit is very high. + +"Can you climb the tree?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I can try," Ben says. He puts his hands and feet on the tree and starts to climb. But the tree is tough and rough. It hurts his hands and feet. He falls down. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. "The tree is too tough. I cannot climb it." + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She has an idea. She sees a big stick on the ground. She picks it up and gives it to Ben. + +"Maybe you can use this stick to get the fruit," she says. + +Ben takes the stick and says thank you. He stands under the tree and swings the stick. He hits a fruit and it falls down. He picks it up and gives it to Lily. + +"Here you go," he says. "You can have the first one." + +Lily smiles and says thank you. She bites the fruit. It is sweet and juicy. She gives some to Ben. They share the fruit and enjoy it. + +They succeed to get the fruit. They are happy and proud. They are good friends. +Lila was a hippo who lived in a big lake. She liked to swim and splash with her friends, but she also liked to look at the stars at night. She wished she had someone to share the stars with. + +One day, she met Milo, a hippo who came from another lake. He was kind and funny, and he also liked to look at the stars. They became friends and swam and splashed together. They also talked about their dreams and wishes. + +Lila and Milo liked each other very much. They decided they wanted to be together always. They asked their families and friends to come to the lake and watch them marry. They wore flowers and leaves and smiled a lot. + +They said, "I love you" and kissed. Everyone clapped and cheered. They were very happy. They swam and splashed some more, and then they cuddled under the stars. They felt warm and cozy. They thanked the stars for bringing them together. They were a hippo family. +Sam liked to imagine that he was a superhero. He had a red cape that he tied around his neck and a mask that he made from a paper plate. He ran around the house, pretending to fly and fight bad guys. He felt very brave and strong. + +One day, he saw a big rug in the living room. It was brown and fuzzy and had a pattern of circles and squares. Sam thought it looked like a map of a secret island. He decided to explore it and find the treasure. He jumped on the rug and ran from one circle to another, making noises like a pirate. + +But he did not see that the rug was not flat on the floor. It had a bump in the middle, where the dog was sleeping. Sam stepped on the bump and tripped over the dog. He fell down and hit his head on the coffee table. He cried out in pain and dropped his cape and mask. + +His mom heard him and came to see what happened. She saw Sam on the floor, with a bump on his head and a tear in his cape. She saw the dog, who was awake and wagging his tail. She saw the rug, which was wrinkled and dirty. She was not happy. + +She picked up Sam and hugged him. She said, "Are you okay, my superhero? You were very foolish to run on the rug. You could have hurt yourself or the dog. Next time, be more careful and use your imagination in a safer way." She kissed his head and gave him a band-aid. She took his cape and mask and said, "Let's put these away for now. Maybe you can play with them later, after you rest and say sorry to the dog." Sam nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry, dog. I love you, mom." He felt a little silly and a lot sorry. He learned his lesson. He still liked to imagine, but he did not run on the rug anymore. +Tom and Lily were poor. They lived in a small house with their mom and dad. They did not have many toys or clothes or food. But they loved each other very much. + +One night, Tom and Lily could not sleep. They heard their mom and dad talking in the kitchen. They sounded sad and worried. Tom and Lily wanted to help them, but they did not know how. + +They got out of bed and went to the window. They saw the moon shining bright in the sky. It looked big and round and yellow. Tom and Lily liked the moon. It made them feel calm and happy. + +"Look, Lily, the moon is smiling at us," Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. Maybe the moon knows something we don't," Lily said. + +"Maybe the moon can help us," Tom said. + +"How?" Lily asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. Then he had an idea. + +"Maybe we can ask the moon to make a wish for us. A wish that our mom and dad will be happy and not sad. A wish that we will have enough toys and clothes and food. A wish that we will always be together," Tom said. + +Lily liked Tom's idea. She nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, Tom, let's do that. Let's ask the moon to make a wish for us," Lily said. + +They held hands and looked at the moon. They closed their eyes and whispered their wish. They hoped the moon would hear them and grant their wish. + +Then they opened their eyes and saw the moon still smiling at them. They felt a warm and cozy feeling in their hearts. They hugged each other and said thank you to the moon. + +They went back to bed and snuggled under the blanket. They felt sleepy and peaceful. They settled into a deep and sweet sleep. They dreamed of their wish coming true. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird. The bird has a nest in a tree. The nest has many eggs. + +"Look, eggs!" Lily says. "Can we touch them?" + +"No, no!" Tom says. "The bird will be angry. The eggs are not for us. They are for the bird." + +But Lily is curious. She climbs the tree. She reaches for an egg. The egg is blue and shiny. Lily breaks the egg. She sees something yellow and white inside. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. "What is this?" + +She puts some in her mouth. It is bitter. She spits it out. She makes a face. + +"Bad egg!" Lily says. "I don't like it." + +The bird sees Lily. The bird is angry. The bird flies to the nest. The bird pecks Lily. Lily cries. + +"Help!" Lily says. "The bird is hurting me!" + +Tom hears Lily. He runs to the tree. He throws a stick at the bird. The bird flies away. Tom helps Lily down. + +"Are you okay?" Tom says. + +Lily nods. She has a scratch on her arm. She is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily says. "I was silly. I should not touch the eggs. They are not for us. They are for the bird." + +Tom hugs Lily. He is kind. + +"It's okay, Lily," Tom says. "You made a mistake. But you learned something. Next time, we will leave the eggs alone. They are for the bird." + +Lily smiles. She learned something. She and Tom go to play in the park. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was long and fast. They took turns to go down. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom said. He had a red jacket with a zipper. He zipped it up and down. "Zip, zip, zip!" + +Lily had a yellow jacket with buttons. She did not have a zipper. She felt sad. She wanted a zipper too. + +"Can I try your zipper, Tom?" she asked. + +Tom shook his head. "No, this is my zipper. You have buttons. Buttons are good too." + +Lily did not think so. She thought zippers were better. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She went to the swings. + +Tom saw Lily on the swings. He felt sorry. He liked Lily. He wanted to play with her. He had an idea. + +He ran to Lily and said, "Lily, I have something for you. It is a magic zipper. Do you want it?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw a small zipper in his hand. It was blue and shiny. + +"A magic zipper?" she asked. "What does it do?" + +Tom smiled. "It can do anything you want. You just have to believe. You can zip up the sky, or zip down the sun, or zip open a rainbow. Anything!" + +Lily's eyes grew wide. She liked the sound of that. She took the zipper from Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom. This is a nice zipper. Can we play with it together?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, we can. Let's go to the slide and zip some fun!" + +Lily and Tom ran to the slide. They held the zipper and pretended to zip the air. They laughed and shouted. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about their jackets. They were happy. They were friends. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more with their blocks. + +One day, they want to make a big tower with all their blocks. They start to attach pieces of blocks together. Ben has a plan. He wants to make the tower very tall and strong. He tells Mia to follow his plan. + +But Mia does not listen. She is deaf. She cannot hear what Ben says. She has her own plan. She wants to make the tower colorful and pretty. She attaches pieces of blocks that have different colors and patterns. + +Ben gets angry. He sees that Mia is not following his plan. He thinks that Mia is ruining his tower. He shouts at Mia. He says, "Stop! You are doing it wrong! Follow my plan!" + +Mia does not hear him. She keeps attaching pieces of blocks that she likes. She smiles. She thinks that her tower is beautiful. + +Ben gets more angry. He pushes Mia away. He says, "Go away! You are not my friend! You are deaf and dumb!" + +Mia feels a push. She falls down. She drops her blocks. She feels sad. She does not understand why Ben is mad at her. She does not know what he says. She is deaf and smart. + +She cries. She runs away. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She wants a friend who likes her and her blocks. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. Tom went first and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Lily followed him and climbed up the ladder. But when she reached the top, she saw a bee on the slide. She was scared and screamed, "Help! A bee!" + +Tom heard her and ran to the slide. He saw the bee and tried to shoo it away. But the bee was angry and stung his finger. Tom cried and said, "Ow! It hurts!" + +Lily saw that Tom was hurt and felt sorry. She slid down and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You saved me from the bee. You are incredible!" + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are incredible, too. Let's go to the nurse and get some ice for my finger." + +They held hands and walked to the nurse. The nurse was kind and gave them ice and a band-aid. She said, "You are brave, Tom. And you are sweet, Lily. You are good friends." + +Tom and Lily felt better and said, "Thank you, nurse. You are nice." + +They went back to the park and played some more. They had a happy day. +Jack loves cars. He likes to play with his toy cars and make them go fast. He also likes to watch his dad work on cars. His dad is a mechanic. He fixes cars that are hurt or broken. + +One day, Jack sees his dad take a big car to the garage. The car is very hurt. It has a dent and a scratch and a flat tire. Jack wants to help his dad fix the car. He follows him to the garage. + +"Can I help you, dad?" Jack asks. + +"Sorry, Jack, this is not a toy car. This is a real car. It is dangerous for you to be here. You could get hurt, too. You have to stay away from the car and the tools," his dad says. + +"But I want to help you, dad. I want to be a mechanic like you," Jack says. + +"I know, Jack, but you are too little to be a mechanic. You have to wait until you are bigger and learn more things. Why don't you go back to the house and play with your toy cars? I will be done soon and then we can play together," his dad says. + +Jack feels sad and angry. He does not want to go back to the house. He wants to stay with his dad and fix the car. He thinks his dad does not love him or trust him. He decides to sneak into the garage when his dad is not looking. He finds a wrench and tries to use it on the car. + +But the wrench is too big and heavy for Jack. He drops it on his foot and cries out loud. His dad hears him and runs to him. He sees Jack's foot is hurt and bleeding. He picks him up and hugs him. + +"Jack, what are you doing here? I told you to stay away from the car and the tools. You could have hurt yourself more. You are very lucky it was only your foot. I am sorry, Jack, I am not angry with you. I am just worried about you. I love you, Jack, and I want you to be safe," his dad says. + +"I am sorry, dad, I just wanted to help you. I wanted to be a mechanic like you. I love you, too, dad, and I want to make you proud," Jack says. + +"You don't have to help me, Jack. You already make me proud. You are a smart and brave and kind boy. You will be a great mechanic someday, but you have to be patient and careful. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. You have to play with your toy cars and learn from them. They are not dangerous like the real cars. They are fun and good for you," his dad says. + +"Okay, dad, I understand. I will play with my toy cars and learn from them. I will listen to you and follow the rules. I will be patient and careful. I will be a great mechanic someday, like you," Jack says. + +His dad smiles and kisses him. He takes him to the house and puts a bandage on his foot. He gives him a glass of milk and a cookie. He tells him a story about a car that he fixed when he was a boy. He plays with him and his toy cars. Jack feels happy and loved. He forgets about his hurt foot and the big car. He enjoys his time with his dad. He dreams of being a mechanic someday, like his dad. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the helicopter. The helicopter was big and red and made a loud noise when it flew. Ben and Mia pretended to be pilots and rescue people from danger. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. His name was Leo and he had a blue bike. Ben and Mia wanted to play with him, but they did not know how to ask. They were shy and scared. + +"Can we play with you?" Mia finally said to Leo. + +"Sure, what do you want to play?" Leo said. He was friendly and kind. + +"We have a helicopter. It is fun and fast. Do you want to see?" Ben said. He showed Leo the helicopter. + +"Wow, that is a cool helicopter. Can I try?" Leo said. He liked the helicopter too. + +"Yes, you can. But be careful. It is not easy to fly. You have to be wise and listen to us. We know how to fly it well." Mia said. She was proud of her helicopter. + +"OK, I will. Thank you for letting me play with you. You are nice." Leo said. He smiled and took the helicopter. + +Ben, Mia and Leo played with the helicopter for a long time. They had fun and became friends. They learned to share and include each other. They were happy. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with cars. They have many cars, but their favorite is a red car. The red car is rare. It can go very fast. It has a big engine and shiny wheels. + +One day, Tim and Kim want to race with their red car. They find a big hill in the park. They put their red car at the top of the hill. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and let go of the car. The car zooms down the hill. It has a lot of speed. + +But at the bottom of the hill, there is a big rock. The red car hits the rock and flies in the air. It lands on the grass with a loud crash. Tim and Kim run to the car. They see that the car is broken. The engine is out. The wheels are bent. The car does not work anymore. + +Tim and Kim are very sad. They love their red car. They do not want to lose it. They hug the car and cry. They say, "Please, please, please, make our car better. We will be good. We will share. We will pray. Please, please, please." + +A man sees Tim and Kim. He is a mechanic. He knows how to fix cars. He walks to them and says, "Hello, little ones. What is wrong?" Tim and Kim show him their red car. They tell him what happened. They ask him if he can help. + +The man smiles. He says, "Don't worry. I can fix your car. It is a rare car. It is very special. I have some tools and some parts. I will make your car fast and shiny again. But you have to be patient. It will take some time." + +Tim and Kim are happy. They thank the man. They say, "You are very kind. You are very smart. You are our hero. We will wait. We will pray. We will be good. Thank you, thank you, thank you." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had many costumes in their big box, like a pirate, a princess, a lion, and a fairy. One day, they decided to wear their costumes and go outside to have an adventure. + +They put on their costumes and sneaked out of the house. They saw many interesting things, like a big dog, a red car, a shiny bike, and a tall tree. They wanted to explore more, but they did not see the sign that said "Danger: Construction Site". + +They walked into the site and saw a big hole, a loud machine, and a yellow hat. They thought it was fun, so they went closer. But then, a man saw them and shouted, "Hey, you kids, get out of here! This is not a place to play!" + +Lily and Max were scared. They tried to run away, but they tripped on a wire and fell into the hole. They cried for help, but no one heard them. They wished they had stayed at home. + +After a while, their mom and dad came looking for them. They saw the sign and the hole and guessed what had happened. They called the man and asked him to help them. The man used the machine to lift Lily and Max out of the hole. They were dirty and hurt, but they were happy to see their mom and dad. + +They hugged them and said sorry. Their mom and dad were angry, but they were also glad that they were safe. They took them home and cleaned them up. They told them that they should never go to dangerous places without permission, and that they should always listen to adults who warn them. They also told them that they could still play dress-up, but only inside the house or in the backyard. + +Lily and Max learned their lesson. They said thank you to their mom and dad, and to the man who helped them. They put away their costumes and played with their toys. They still had adventures, but they were careful and smart. They never tried to escape again. +Sara liked to play with her ball in the yard. She threw it high and tried to catch it. Sometimes she missed and the ball bounced away. She ran after it and laughed. + +One day, the sky was gloomy and gray. Sara did not care. She still wanted to play with her ball. She put on her coat and hat and went outside. She threw her ball high and tried to catch it. + +But this time, the ball went too far. It flew over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. Sara could not see it. She felt sad. She wanted her ball back. + +She knocked on the neighbor's door. She hoped he was nice. She waited for a long time. Then the door opened. It was the neighbor. He was old and had a big beard. He looked grumpy. + +"What do you want?" he asked. + +Sara was scared. She pointed to the fence. "My ball," she said. "It went over there. Can I have it back?" + +The neighbor frowned. He looked at the fence. He saw the ball. It was red and shiny. He liked it. He did not want to give it back. + +He shook his head. "No," he said. "It's mine now. Go away." + +He slammed the door. Sara cried. She did not know what to do. She wanted her ball. She did not like the neighbor. He was mean. + +She ran back to her yard. She saw her mom. She hugged her. She told her what happened. Her mom was angry. She went to the neighbor's door. She knocked hard. She talked to him. She was loud. + +Sara did not hear what they said. She waited in the yard. She hoped her mom would get her ball. She looked at the sky. It was still gloomy and gray. She wished it was sunny and bright. + +Then she heard a noise. It was the neighbor. He came out of his door. He had her ball. He threw it over the fence. He did not say anything. He went back inside. + +Sara ran to the ball. She caught it. She was happy. She hugged it. She thanked her mom. Her mom smiled. She said she was proud of her. She said the neighbor was sorry. She said they should go inside and have some cookies. + +Sara agreed. She followed her mom. She took her ball with her. She did not look at the neighbor's door. She did not care. She had her ball. She was happy. The sky was still gloomy and gray. But she did not mind. She had her mom. She had her ball. She was happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They lived near a big valley with many trees and flowers. One day, they decided to explore the valley and look for animals. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big hole in the ground. It was dark and scary. Ben wanted to go closer and see what was inside, but Anna was fearful. + +"Ben, don't go there! It might be dangerous!" Anna said. + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the hole and looked down. He saw something shiny and reached for it. But then he slipped and fell into the hole. He screamed and cried. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Anna shouted. She was very worried and sad. She wanted to help her brother, but she did not know how. + +She looked around and saw a long rope hanging from a tree. She had an idea. She ran to the tree and tore the rope with her teeth. She made a knot at one end and threw the other end into the hole. + +"Ben, grab the rope! I will pull you up!" Anna said. + +Ben heard his sister's voice and felt a little better. He saw the rope and grabbed it with his hands. Anna pulled and pulled with all her strength. She was very brave and strong. + +Slowly, Ben came out of the hole. He was dirty and hurt, but he was happy to see his sister. He hugged her and said, "Thank you, Anna. You saved me. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You are the best sister ever." + +Anna hugged him back and said, "You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you're okay. I love you, brother. Let's go home now." + +They held hands and walked back to their house. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and to listen to each other. They also learned that they could always count on each other. They were the best twins ever. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are six years old. They like to play with their toys and read books. They also like to go to school and learn new things. + +One day, their mom tells them that she has to go to university. She says that university is a big place where grown-ups study and work. She says that she wants to learn more and get a better job. She says that she will be away for a long time, but she will call them every day and visit them on weekends. + +Anna and Ben are sad and scared. They do not want their mom to leave. They hug their mom and cry. Their mom hugs them back and says that she loves them very much. She says that she is proud of them and that they are very smart and honest. She says that they should be good and listen to their dad and their teacher. She says that they should pray every night and ask God to bless them and their mom. + +Anna and Ben nod and wipe their tears. They say that they love their mom too and that they will pray for her. They say that they will be good and brave. They say that they will miss her a lot. + +Their mom smiles and kisses them. She says that she will miss them too and that she will be back soon. She says that they should always remember that she is in their hearts and that they are in hers. She says that they should always dream big and work hard. She says that maybe one day they can go to university too and learn more and do great things. + +Anna and Ben smile and hug their mom again. They say that they will remember and that they will try their best. They say that they hope their mom will be happy and safe at university. They say that they will wait for her call and her visit. + +Their mom picks up her suitcase and waves goodbye. She says that she will see them soon and that she loves them very much. She says that they should have fun and be kind. She says that they should always pray and trust God. + +Anna and Ben wave back and say that they love her too and that they will pray and trust God. They watch their mom get in the car and drive away. They feel sad and lonely, but they also feel hopeful and proud. They hold hands and go inside the house. They decide to play with their toys and read books. They decide to be good and brave. They decide to dream big and work hard. They decide to be smart and honest. They decide to be like their mom. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and brown and had a long tail. It looked friendly. + +"Let's go and say hello to the dog," Tim said. He ran towards the dog with a smile. + +"Wait, Tim, I don't know if the dog is nice," Sam said. He was anxious. He stayed behind a tree. + +Tim reached the dog and said, "Hi, dog, what is your name? You are very pretty. Can I pet you?" He put his hand on the dog's head. + +The dog did not like Tim. It did not want to be touched. It growled and barked. It bit Tim's hand and shoulder. Tim screamed and cried. He was hurt and scared. + +Sam heard Tim's scream and ran to help him. He saw the dog biting Tim. He shouted, "Go away, bad dog, leave Tim alone!" He threw a stick at the dog. + +The dog let go of Tim and turned to Sam. It was angry. It ran towards Sam and jumped on him. It bit Sam's leg and arm. Sam screamed and cried. He was hurt and scared too. + +No one was there to help Tim and Sam. The dog did not stop biting them. They bled and cried. They wished they had not gone to the park. They wished they had stayed away from the dog. They wished someone would come and save them. But no one came. The dog was not welcome. The dog was mean. The dog hurt them. The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the stable. They liked to see the horses and the cows and the chickens. But the stable was filthy. There was dirt and hay and poop everywhere. Ben and Mia did not care. They had fun. + +One day, they found a shiny thing in the dirt. It was a metal star. It had five points and it sparkled in the sun. Ben and Mia were happy. They wanted to keep the star. + +"Look, Mia, a star!" Ben said. "It is so shiny!" + +"Wow, Ben, it is pretty!" Mia said. "Can I hold it?" + +"OK, Mia, you can hold it. But we have to share it. It is our star," Ben said. + +They took turns holding the star. They pretended it was a magic star. They made wishes and told stories. They forgot about the dirt and the hay and the poop. They only saw the shiny star. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was the farmer. He was angry. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing in my stable? Get out of here! And leave that star alone! That's mine!" he shouted. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They dropped the star and ran away. They did not want to make the farmer mad. They did not want to lose the star. + +They ran back to their house. They were sad. They missed the star. They wished they could have it. + +"Maybe we can go back later and get the star," Ben said. + +"Maybe, Ben, maybe," Mia said. + +They hoped the farmer would not find the star. They hoped the star would still shine for them. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Sara hears a loud noise outside. She runs to the window and peeks. She sees a big truck with a hose. The truck is filling gas in the cars. Sara thinks gas is what makes the cars go. She wants to see more. + +She puts on her shoes and coat and runs outside. She sees many people and cars. The truck is very popular. Everyone wants gas. Sara goes closer to the truck. She sees the hose and the meter. She wonders how gas looks and smells. + +She reaches for the hose. She wants to touch it. But the truck driver sees her. He shouts, "Hey, little girl, don't touch that! It's dangerous!" He runs to Sara and takes the hose away. He tells Sara to go back inside. He says gas can hurt her. He says she can get burned or sick. + +Sara feels scared and sorry. She did not know gas was dangerous. She runs back to her house. She hugs Lily and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was curious. I wanted to see gas. But gas is bad. We should stay away from gas." Lily nods and says, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you're safe. Let's play inside. We don't need gas. We have fun." Sara smiles and says, "You're right, Lily. You're the best doll ever." She kisses Lily and plays with her. She forgets about the truck and the gas. She is happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. "You can go with me." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to go on the slide. He resists Lily's hand. He says, "No, no, no. It is too high. It is too fast. It has a zigzag." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Don't be afraid, Ben. The zigzag makes it more fun. It is like a snake. And the slide is warm from the sun. It is not cold. It is not hard. It is smooth." + +She pulls Ben gently. She says, "Please, Ben, try it once. I will hold your hand. I will not let you go. You will see, it is not scary. It is fun." + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees her happy face. He trusts her. He nods. He says, "Okay, Lily, I will try it once. But only once." + +Lily and Ben climb the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. They slide down the zigzag. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the warm metal under them. They feel the thrill in their bellies. They laugh and scream. + +They reach the bottom. They jump off the slide. They hug each other. They say, "That was fun! That was fun!" + +They run back to the stairs. They want to go on the slide again. And again. And again. +Lily liked to chew on things. She chewed on her toys, her books, and her clothes. Sometimes she chewed on things that were not hers, like her mom's shoes or her dad's glasses. That was naughty. + +One day, Lily saw a pretty skirt in her sister's room. It was pink and sparkly and had flowers on it. Lily wanted to try it on, but her sister was not home. She took the skirt and put it on. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. + +But then she felt something in her mouth. It was a piece of the skirt. She had chewed on it without noticing. She looked at the skirt and saw a big hole in it. She felt scared. She knew her sister would be angry. She tried to hide the skirt under the bed, but it was too late. Her sister came home and saw the skirt. + +She screamed and ran to Lily. She grabbed the skirt and showed it to her. "Look what you did! You chewed on my skirt! You are so naughty! I hate you!" She pushed Lily and ran away crying. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to ruin the skirt. She did not hate her sister. She wanted to say sorry, but she did not know how. She wished she could stop chewing on things. She wished she could make her sister happy again. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with trains. They have a big train set in Sam's room. They make the trains go fast and slow. They make the trains whistle and puff steam. + +One day, Sam and Tom want to play with a real train. They see a big train at the station. It is strong and shiny. It has a lot of steam. Sam and Tom sneak into the train. They find the driver's seat. They push the buttons and pull the levers. + +"Look, we are driving the train!" Sam says. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +But they do not know how to stop the train. The train goes faster and faster. It does not stop at the red lights. It does not stop at the crossings. It does not stop at the other stations. It makes a lot of noise and smoke. + +People are scared and angry. They shout and wave at the train. They call the police and the firemen. They try to stop the train. + +But it is too late. The train reaches the end of the track. There is a big wall. The train crashes into the wall. There is a loud bang and a big fire. The train breaks into pieces. Sam and Tom are hurt. They cry and scream. + +The police and the firemen come. They take Sam and Tom out of the train. They take them to the hospital. They are very angry with Sam and Tom. They tell their parents what they did. + +Sam and Tom are sorry. They wish they did not play with the train. They wish they stayed in Sam's room. They wish they played with their train set. They learned a hard lesson. They will never play with a real train again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to listen to stories. Every night, her mom would tell her a story before she went to sleep. Lily would close her eyes and listen to the words. She liked stories about animals, princesses, and magic. + +One night, her mom told her a story about a wise owl. The owl lived in a big tree and knew many things. He would help the other animals when they had problems. He would listen to their questions and give them good advice. He would also send messages to his friends with his hoots. + +Lily liked the story and wanted to meet the wise owl. She asked her mom if she could go to the forest and find him. Her mom said no, it was too dark and too far. She said Lily should stay in her bed and dream of the owl. Maybe he would send her a message in her dream. + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She said good night and lay down. She closed her eyes and listened to the sounds of the night. She heard a hoot from outside her window. She smiled and thought it was the wise owl. She wondered what he wanted to tell her. She listened to his hoots and tried to understand his message. She fell asleep and dreamed of the owl and his stories.